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 February 10, 2023
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 Get Your Taste Buds Ready for Fremont Restaurant Week: March 17-26, 2023
We are thrilled to announce Fremont’s inaugural Restaurant Week taking place March 17-26, 2023! We’re partnering with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce to bring you 10 days of mouth-watering special menu items and limited-edition offers from all over the city. From burgers, boba, to biryani, there is something for everyone. Visit the Fremont Restaurant Week website to plan your dining itinerary, and be sure to sign up for updates!
 This Sunday’s Super Bowl is a Win-Win When You Plan Ahead
Sustainable Super Bowl Sunday
Are you ready for some football? The big game is almost here, and everyone knows that the key to celebrating is the food and drinks. To reduce waste and make your Super Bowl Sunday more sustainable, don’t forget to recycle bottles/cans and compost food scraps. Clean and dry bottles, cans, plastic jugs, and tubs belong in the blue recycling cart. Food scraps and food-soiled paper like pizza boxes, paper plates, and napkins belong in the green organics cart. Thanks for doing your part to help us create a climate-ready Fremont. We make a great team!
Score a Sober Ride Home
Fremont Police Department is reminding football fans that there’s no “DUI” in team. If you’re heading out to a Super Bowl party and you plan on drinking, make sure you stick to the “Go Safely” game plan and choose a sober way to go. During Super Bowl LVI weekend (Feb. 11-12), Fremont Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Please remember that alcohol is not the only substance that impairs. Marijuana, prescription medications, and over-the-counter drugs may also impair your ability to drive safely. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect you.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Join us for the Tree Advisory Working Group meeting at the Recreation Commission Meeting next Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Ave. We’ll be discussing the Urban Forest Management Plan and the Working Group will be taking public comments. The Urban Forest Management Plan gives us a foundation for how the City can build upon managing its urban forest proactively and effectively. Over the last two years, more than 75,000 trees have been mapped and added to an online tree inventory, an Urban Tree Canopy Assessment was completed, three public surveys were conducted, and public meetings were held to inform and gather community input for the plan. View a draft of the Urban Forest Management Plan.
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 Catch up on February 6 City/FUSD Joint Meeting
Did you miss this week’s Joint Meeting with the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Board and Fremont City Council? Catch up on the February 6, 2023, meeting agenda and webcast for updates on the following:
- FUSD's Framework of Focus
- City staff presentation on the Housing Element adopted by City Council on January 10, 2023.
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 Catch up on February 7 Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s February 7 City Council meeting? Catch up on the meeting agenda and webcast on our website for these items and much more:
- Appeal of Conditional Use Permit for Pape Freeway Pylon Sign
- Impact Fee Deferral
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Proclamation: Honoring Black History Month
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The City's Planning Division would like to provide an update on two sites in Fremont that were intended for new development projects.
- In 2019, a mixed-use project, including residential units and commercial space, was approved for a site in the Centerville District along Fremont Boulevard between Peralta Boulevard and Parish Avenue. Due to the developer of the project filing bankruptcy, the site is now under control of the lender for the project. City staff recently met with the lender to discuss their plans for the site and to ensure that they continue to prioritize site security and maintenance. The lender is currently exploring alternative designs for the site, and the City will keep the community updated on any change in ownership or specific new plans for the site when submitted.
- In 2007, the Mission Hills mixed-use project was approved for a site located on Sabercat Road near Interstate 680 and Automall Parkway. The project was halted a few years ago due to the developer's bankruptcy and legal issues and has since sat in a partially built state. The project lender now owns the property and is looking to sell the property and project to a qualified purchaser. A successful sale to an experienced developer would increase the likelihood that the project would be completed successfully. The City will keep the community updated as the situation evolves.
The Always Dream Play Park and David Jones playgrounds are once again open to the public. The re-surfacing upgrade projects has been successfully completed by Spectrasurf.
Blacow and Sylvester P. Harvey Park playgrounds are now closed (beginning Monday, February 6, 2023), for approximately two to four weeks (weather permitting) to undergo a major surfacing upgrade project to the entire site. We apologize for the inconvenience. Your support and patience are greatly appreciated. For project updates, visit our parks webpage. For further information, please contact our Park Maintenance Division by email or call 510-979-5700.
In an annual report by SmartAsset on the safest cities in America, Fremont was listed as No. 19. The SmartAsset report was based on analyzed data from 200 of the largest cities in the country across five metrics: violent crime, property crime, vehicular mortality rate, drug poisoning mortality rate, and the percentage of the population engaging in excessive drinking. This significant achievement is a direct result of our valued partnership with the Fremont community. We thank the community for their efforts each and every day that contribute to the safety of our city!
The City of Fremont Parks & Recreation was recently ranked 41st in overall social media engagement among the 100 largest cities in the United States. According to a report by Next Practice Partners, Fremont Parks & Recreation also placed 26th in Instagram rankings and 57th in Facebook City rankings. This achievement demonstrates the City's success in utilizing social media to engage with the community and provide valuable information regarding Parks & Recreation activities. We are grateful for the opportunity to use social media as a way of sharing our story and connecting with the Fremont community!
Interstate 680 will be closed in the northbound direction between Koopman Road and Sunol Boulevard in Sunol beginning at 10:00 pm today, Friday, February 10 and continuing through 5:00 am February 13 for roadway reconstruction work. Southbound I-680 will remain open.
A closure is also scheduled for this area on President’s Day weekend, weather permitting. This closure is scheduled to run from Friday night, February 17 at 10:00 pm through 5:00 am Tuesday morning, February 21 (four nights, three days). The closure will be rescheduled if it rains.
Weather permitting, the I-680 freeway is also scheduled to be closed in the northbound direction between Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue from 10:00 pm Friday to 5:00 am Monday on the following weekend: Friday night, February 24 through early Monday morning, February 27 (three nights, two days).
Working in City government is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Our organization affects the livelihood of our community in very real, positive ways. The issues are sometimes difficult, often complex, and always vital. We deal with people’s economic well-being and personal safety, with land use and transportation, housing, recreation, and social services. Now more than ever, our City government needs smart, dedicated, and proactive people working together to sustain and improve our community. Apply today!
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 Disaster Recovery Centers in Alameda County
Alameda County, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) will open two Disaster Recovery Centers. Homeowners, renters, and business owners whose properties were damaged during the recent winter storms are encouraged to apply for assistance at one of the following DRC locations:
Disaster Recovery Center Location #1
7001 Oakport Street, Oakland, CA 94566
Disaster Recovery Center Location #2
4825 Gleason Drive, Dublin, CA 94568
Disaster Recovery Center Service Times
February 10 until February 24, 2023
10:00 am – 7:00 pm (daily)
Those impacted are encouraged to file insurance claims for damages before applying for FEMA assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center. Translation services are available at each center.
City of Fremont is seeking warm and compassionate volunteers to assist seniors in our Senior Peer Counseling Program. This program assists Tri-City seniors, 55 years or older facing moderate mental health issues. Trained seniors, who understand the challenges of aging, provide counseling and emotional support both in the home or in our counseling offices. The Senior Peer Counseling Program serves elders facing issues such as: grief and loss, family conflict, depression and anxiety, emotional disturbances, physical changes and is supervised by a licensed professional therapist. If you are at least 50 years of age and can participate in a 36 hour training, visit our website to learn how you can become involved.
Saturday, February 11th is 211 Day, which recognizes 211 programs and staff across the country that provide comprehensive resources for community members in need. Throughout 2022, Community Resource Specialists connected people to a vast number of locally available services, including help with rent, food, utility bills, homelessness services, and health care. 211 also plays a critical role in the county for disaster preparedness and response. 211 is free, confidential, multilingual, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone in need of help or information can call 211 24/7 or text 898211 Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to reach a trained specialist. Last year, 211 Alameda County handled 81,599 calls or texts from people seeking life-saving resources. Help is available 24/7, in 300 languages.
Did you know the State of California has several government grants available to nonprofits and public agencies? These grants can be a valuable resource to small organizations and underserved communities. To help make state grant opportunities easier to find and search through, the State Legislature passed the Grant Information Act of 2018 (Stats. 2018, Ch. 318), mandating that the California State Library launch the California Grants Portal in July 2020. Learn more how your organization can benefit from these resources by visiting the portal today!
Accessing your Alameda County Water District (ACWD) online water account just got easier! ACWD is pleased to offer customers a new, simple, and convenient way to manage their online account with My Smart Water Connect. Now customers can easily pay bills, view and compare usage, receive email or text notifications, and explore ways to save water with conservation programs. Access the My Smart Water Connect online portal online, or download the mobile app for Apple devices and Andriod devices.
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Landscape Workshop: Sustainable Practices for Water-Wise Gardening. Alameda County Water District (ACWD) and the Alameda County Centerville Library in Fremont are hosting a free landscape workshop with CompostGal Lori Caldwell. Topics will include sheet mulching, the benefits of compost and mulch, bio-intensive edible gardening, hydrozoning, using recycled water, drip irrigation, and native plants. Information on ACWD’s Water Use Efficiency programs and resources will be featured. This is an outdoor event (weather permitting) located at the Centerville Library, 3801 Nicolet, Ave. in Fremont. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Space is limited. Learn more and register. |
Tuesday, February 14, at 5:30 pm
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For Black History Month the City will be raising the flag at Fremont City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
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Recently the federal government announced that the national emergency and public health emergency will end on May 11. This wind-down aligns with the Administration’s plans to give at least 60 days’ notice prior to termination of the public health emergency. Ending the COVID-19 emergency declarations does not mean the virus has been eradicated. States of emergencies are intended to be temporary, and when emergency powers expire, that does not mean that all policies related to COVID-19 end. In the next three months, Alameda County will continue to closely monitor any changes to policies as they have throughout the pandemic.
Take these precautions to continue protecting ourselves and managing the pandemic as it continues to evolve: Get the latest COVID-19 booster, use at-home tests if you’ve been exposed or have symptoms, stay home if you’re sick, and wear a high-quality mask when COVID-19 levels are high.
If local conditions allow, Alameda County will lift its COVID-19 local health emergency declaration on the projected end date of the State's emergency declaration, February 28, 2023. Through the COVID-19 State of Emergency, California’s pandemic response saved tens of thousands of lives, protected the economy, distributed nation-leading financial assistance, and built up an unprecedented public health infrastructure. The state’s SMARTER Plan will ensure a level of operational preparedness to support communities and appropriately respond to future outbreaks. California continues to phase out underutilized state-run COVID-19 testing and treatment sites in the coming weeks. The phase out comes as COVID-19 activity is decreasing across the state. COVID-19 is expected to be the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2022, and will remain a threat indefinitely, particularly for older and more vulnerable community members. Residents should use the same tools we have relied on for much of the pandemic to keep themselves and others as healthy as possible.
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