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February 17, 2023

City Offices will be closed Monday, February 20 in Observance of Presidents Day

City of Fremont offices will be closed Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day. This closure will not affect police and fire services, except for the Fremont Police Department’s front desk will also be closed. City offices and FPD’s front desk will reopen Tuesday, February 21 for regular business hours.

Reminder: Full Closure of Northbound I-680 in Sunol between Koopman Rd. and Sunol Blvd. this Presidents Day Weekend

Interstate 680 will be closed in the northbound direction between Koopman Road and Sunol Boulevard in Sunol on President’s Day weekend, Feb 17 - 21, 2023. 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. During the closure, crews will work around the clock to reconstruct the roadway to make a smoother ride for motorists. Caltrans monitored traffic during the February 10-13 weekend closure and are making adjustments to cut down delays and inconvenience. Check out some helpful tips to make it easier to get where you’re going during the closures. 

Installation of Black History Month Flag

On February 14, City Council installed a Black History Month flag in the Council Chambers. The City of Fremont is proud to observe February as Black History Month, celebrating the diversity and character of our community and sharing culture, customs, and traditions with those around us.

In December 2022, the Council approved a flag raising during the month of February and then read a ceremonial Black History Month proclamation at its regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Feb. 7, 2023.

Upcoming February 21 City Council Meeting

At next week’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, which begins at 7:00 pm, here are some of the items that will appear on the Council Agenda:

• Grant for Centerville Complete Streets Project
• Solid Waste Transfer and Recycling Processing Contract Amendment
• Amendment to the Animals Ordinance Regarding Urban Beekeeping
• Execute a Letter of Intent with Alameda County Fire Department to Negotiate the Terms of a Proposal for Ambulance Services and/or Emergency Medical Service in Alameda County
• Ceremonial Flag Display: Consideration of Procedures and Guidelines Outlining the Display of Ceremonial Flag Commemorating Special Observances

Check out the meeting agenda for complete details on these items and more, including how to attend the meeting online or in person.

Coffee with a Cop on March 1

Stop by Starbucks on Wednesday, March 1, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm to chat with our officers and command staff from Fremont Police Department. This event offers an informal and friendly setting for community members to meet and greet with members of the Department. Come discuss public safety or neighborhood concerns and get acquainted with our personnel. The event is sponsored by Starbucks and will take place at 3950 Mowry Ave.

Summer Job Fair at Downtown Event Center on March 9

Join the City of Fremont Parks & Recreation for the Summer Job Fair on Thursday, March 9, at the Downtown Event Center, located at 3500 Capitol Avenue. Drop by anytime from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Learn about part-time job opportunities, meet the Parks & Recreation team, and receive a screening interview. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in making a difference, strengthening college applications/resumes, and building long lasting life skills. For those retirees or people looking to supplement their current income during school hours or on evenings and weekends, this is a perfect employment opportunity as well. As part of the Parks & Recreation team, individuals will gain valuable experience, develop critical skills, and create lasting friendships. Visit our website for more information, or contact us by email or call 510- 494-4327 for additional details.

*Please note: location has changed to the Downtown Event Center located at 3500 Capitol Ave. in Fremont.

Spring into STEAM Event on March 29

The City of Fremont Community Services Department invites you to the Spring into STEAM event on Wednesday, March 29, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Join us for a FREE, family-friendly evening with fun STEAM activities, giveaways, FUSD's 5th Grade Science Fair Winner Showcase, food trucks, music, and more. Spring into STEAM is a Seagate-sponsored event hosted by City of Fremont, endorsing educational programs that will lead to careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Park Updates: Plaza Park

Plaza Park reopened February 16 after being closed to undergo hazard tree work abatement from recent storms. The park is located in the Centerville District near Central Avenue and Los Arboles Drive. Thank you for your support and patience as we repaired the damage.

Visit our website for more project updates. For further information, please contact our Park Maintenance Division by email or call 510-979-5700.

Alameda County Library Launches Two New Tool Lending Collections

This week, Alameda County Library launched two new tool lending collections at the Irvington and Centerville Libraries. Library members can now borrow tools for free from the Library to make improvements or repairs to their home, car, garden, or yard. Instead of purchasing tools that might be used once, or a couple of times a year, library members can borrow them for free. The Irvington Tool Lending Library has tools to tinker, repair, make, and build with, and the Centerville Gardening Tool Lending Library has gardening tools to dig, plant, pick, weed, prune, and trim with.

ACE Train Now Has a 10-Trip Pass

The ACE train is a growing commuter rail service that serves passengers Monday through Friday with service from Stockton to San Jose with stops in Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, Great America, and Santa Clara. The new 10-Trip Pass is the perfect solution for workers who need to commute less frequently. The 10-Trip Pass provides the convenience of ten (10) one-way rides that passengers can use whenever they need to travel. Download the ACE Rail mobile ticket app to purchase the 10-Trip Pass.

Covid Corner

Take steps to lower the risk of becoming infected or spreading viruses. Protect yourself and loved ones against flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses which continue circulating across Alameda County. Consider the following:

• There’s still time to get vaccinated and boosted.
• Stay home if you’re sick.
• Wear a high-quality, well-fitted mask.
• Test for COVID-19 and seek treatment right away if you are positive and have symptoms.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes and wash your hands frequently.

For more information, please visit the Winter Wellness site to stay healthy this winter.

Children 6 months and older are eligible for the updated COVID-19 (bivalent) dose of vaccine.

• Moderna bivalent (6 months to 5 years) is authorized as a single booster dose at least two months after the Moderna primary series.
• Pfizer bivalent (6 months to 4 years) is the authorized third dose of the Pfizer primary series.
  • This third dose replaces the monovalent third dose. The third dose of the Pfizer primary series is now a bivalent dose and not a bivalent booster.
  • Monovalent vaccine is deauthorized as the third dose of the three-dose series.
  • Children in this age group ready for their third dose will need to wait until the new Pfizer bivalent vaccine formulation for 6 months to 4 years is available.
• Alameda County-operated Points of Dispensing (PODs) continue to serve children 5+. Children 6 months to 4 years should get their vaccination at their pediatrician’s office.

COVID-19 Testing & Treatment

How to access COVID-19 testing:

• If you have insurance, seek testing through your health care provider.
• If you are uninsured or underinsured, please schedule an appointment at Community Testing Sites or find a Testing Event near you.
• Avoid using unauthorized COVID-19 testing sites that may put you at risk. Here are helpful tips for choosing a safe testing site.
• Free COVID-19 test kits and masks are still distributed to residents through community partners and testing and vaccination sites.
• Have a self-test kit that expired? Check if your test kit’s expiration date was extended.
• Use self-test kits correctly for accurate results. View simple instructional videos here.
• Consider developing a COVID-19 plan that covers areas like childcare, grocery shopping, and medication supply before testing positive.

Whether or not you have symptoms, if you test positive you are positive for COVID-19.

• Follow isolation instructions and learn if treatment is right for you (treatment in pill form must be started within 5 days of symptoms starting).
  • Contact your health care provider right away.
  • If you can’t reach them or if you do not have a health care provider, a free telehealth service is available for all Californians through Sesame Care: Call (833) 686-5051 (6:00 am - 7:00 pm, 7 days a week) or make an appointment online.
  • If you have questions or need help, call the Community Support Team at 510-268-2101.

In Case You Missed It ... :

Watch the City Council Meeting held on February 14 or view meeting agenda and materials, including the Brown Act Training Presentation.  

Join us during Fremont Restaurant Week, March 17-26 for 10 days of mouth-watering special menu items and limited-edition offers from all over the city.

Disaster Recovery Centers in Alameda County are open through February 24, 2023, to provide guidance to residents and businesses applying for FEMA disaster assistance for storm damage.

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