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 July 14, 2023
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 Cooling Centers to Open this Weekend
High temperatures are forecasted in Fremont to be 91 degrees this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Cooling Centers will open at the Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., on both Saturday and Sunday (July 15-16), from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. View our website for heat safety tips and heat-related illness symptoms/what to do. We’d also like to encourage everyone to check in on neighbors, especially home-bound elderly and vulnerable populations in Fremont.
Also, air quality is forecasted to reach Moderate levels (based on ozone concentration) over the weekend. The U. S. EPA recommends that individuals who are unusually sensitive to ozone consider reducing physical activity levels or reduce the extent of outdoor activity to minimize exposure. A Spare the Air Alert has been extended through tomorrow, Saturday, July 15, for the San Francisco Bay Area.
 City Secures Funding of $3 Million in State Budget
On July 10, Governor Newsom signed AB 102: Budget Act of 2023, which includes $3 million in direct funding for the City of Fremont. The following breakdown shows how Fremont intends to allocate the funding:
- $1,000,000, for the development of a Multi-Service Community Center at Central Park.
- $500,000 for support of Housing Navigation Center.
- $1,500,000 for support of the Commercial District Wi-Fi Access Expansion Project.
City staff worked closely with the offices of Senator Aisha Wahab and Assemblymember Alex Lee, who championed Fremont’s budget requests to secure this funding for the City and is greatly thankful for their continued partnership.
Did you miss this week’s July 11 City Council meeting? Catch up on the meeting agenda and webcast on our website for the following items and much more:
- Ceremonial Flag Display: Consideration of Procedures and Guidelines Outlining the Display of Ceremonial Flag Commemorating Special Observances in Response to Council Direction Provided on February 21, 2023
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Proclamation: Park and Recreation Month July 2023
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On July 11, 2023, the Fremont City Council adopted the City’s 2023 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance updates. The new ordinance will go into effect August 11, 2023. As a next step, the City will submit the recently-adopted ADU ordinance to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. HCD is responsible for reviewing locally adopted ADU ordinances to determine whether the ordinance complies with the requirements of state law.
At next week’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, which begins at 7:00 pm, the following items are scheduled on the Council Agenda:
- Vallejo Mills Historical Park Site Development Plan – Niles Canyon Road and Mission Boulevard
- Central Park Community Center
- School Resource Officer Program Agreement
Visit our website to view the complete agenda for all scheduled items, as well as how to attend the Council meeting online.
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The City is kicking off its Active Transportation Plan (ATP), which focuses on improving access, safety, and comfort for active modes of transportation through planning for infrastructure and supportive programs. Get involved and share your feedback!
Active transportation refers to “human-powered” or small battery-assisted modes of travel, including walking, biking, scooting, or using mobility devices. We want to hear from you, the Fremont community, as we develop this plan. The ATP is currently in the first phase of public outreach, which focuses on learning how the Fremont community is experiencing walking and biking in the city. The Phase 1 outreach will span over the course of this summer, consisting of an online survey and in-person project outreach at various special events and farmers markets throughout the city. For a list of upcoming special events that the project team will be attending, as well as completing the online survey, please visit the City’s MyFremont page. Your input will help ensure future City investments will meet the needs of the community for walking, biking, and scootering, ultimately contributing to Fremont being a happy city!
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Parks and Recreation Month
Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Parks and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to recognize the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — that maintain our country’s local, state, and community parks. This year's theme, “Where Community Grows”, celebrates the vital role park and recreation professionals and volunteers play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of our communities. At the July 11 City Council meeting, the Council proclaimed July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month in Fremont and encourages all residents to enjoy and participate in parks and recreation opportunities during the month of July and all year long.
 Recreation volunteers and former Recreation Commissioner attend July 11 City Council Meeting and accept the proclamation read by Mayor Mei.
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National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month
July is National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month and the City of Fremont wants to share some easy and vital traffic safety tips as many families prepare for summer travels. With higher traffic volumes over vacation months, there is a higher probability of crashes. It is important to:
- Be prepared and plan ahead. Stock your car with safety gear such as a flashlight, jumper cables, or flares in order to mark your location in the event of an emergency.
- Put your phone and other distractions away and follow the posted speed limit when driving. Familiarize yourself with the route and allow plenty of time to get to your destinations safely.
- In the event of an emergency, find a safe location to examine your car and remember to turn on your hazard lights so that other drivers can see there is a problem ahead.
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Between Palomares Road in Fremont to Main Street in Sunol on Weekend of July 14-17
Caltrans has scheduled to close State Route 84, also known as Niles Canyon Road, in both directions from Palomares Road in Fremont to Main Street in Sunol for the entire weekend of July 14-17, for work on the Alameda Creek Bridge. The closure of Niles Canyon Road will begin at 8:00 pm on Friday, July 14, and will be reopened to traffic on Monday at 5:00 am, July 17. In the case of unanticipated developments, the closure will be rescheduled and the public will be notified.
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 Thank you to Fremont Chamber of Commerce for Hosting First Responders Night
Thank you to the Fremont Chamber of Commerce for hosting First Responders Night at last Friday’s Fremont Street Eats on July 7 at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza. Our staff from the Fremont Police Department, Fremont Fire Department, Tri City Animal Shelter, and Environmental Services Division had a great time interacting with community members and will continue their efforts to keep our city safe!
Please join Fremont Police Department and Fremont Fire Department in a community meeting to discuss their Drone First Responders (DFR) Program on Saturday, July 29, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Large Fire Training Classroom, 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A. At this meeting, public safety personnel will share results of the DFR pilot phase (from December 21, 2022 – January 20, 2023) and present the proposal to establish DFR as a permanent program in our city.
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Every Friday May through October: Fremont Street Eats, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave. (No Street Eats on August 4.) Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Food Truck Mafia.
Friday, July 14: Aqua Adventure’s Family Friday Nights, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Saturday, July 15: Niles Dog Show, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Niles Community Park, 3rd Street & H Street. Presented by Niles Main Street Association.
Thursday, July 20: 2023 Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Tunes by Pride & Joy (Pop & Soul Party Band)
Thursday, July 27: 2023 Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Tunes by Touch of Class (R & B, Funk, & Pop)
Friday, July 28: Aqua Adventure’s Family Friday Nights, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Saturday, July 29: Community Meeting: Drone First Responders (DFR) Program, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the Large Fire Training Classroom, 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A.
Tuesday, August 1: National Night Out, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm throughout Fremont.
Thursday, August 3: 2023 Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Tunes by Idea Band (Pop Rock)
Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6: Fremont Festival of the Arts, in Downtown Fremont from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, August 10: 2023 Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Tunes by Flock of Seagirls (80s Rock)
Friday, August 11: Aqua Adventure’s Family Friday Nights, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Saturday, August 12: Open Garden Days, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Fremont Central Park Nature Learning Center, 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Sunday, August 13: Hot August Niles Car Show along Niles Boulevard and J St. Hosted by the Niles Main Street Association.
Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20: Festival of India Mela and Parade, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, 39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy. Epic parade on Sunday, August 20, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Produced by Federation of Globe (FOG) and Federation of Indo Americans (FIA) of Northern California.
Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8: Olive Festival, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, behind Historic Old Mission San Jose in the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Olive Grove. Presented by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
In Case You Missed It ... :
Dusterberry Neighborhood Park, at the corner of Dusterberry Way and Peralta Boulevard in Centerville is now open!
Choose your pet adoption fee throughout July.
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