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 October 6, 2023
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 New Changes Implemented for Virtual Public Comment at City Council Meetings
In recent weeks, several of our neighboring city councils and regional elected decision-making bodies have been subjected to disruptive, racist verbal attacks by anonymous callers during virtual public comments. These incidents, also commonly referred to as ‘Zoom Bombings,’ appear to be a coordinated effort, possibly from people outside the Bay Area. As a result, the City of Fremont will be implementing preventative measures by removing the option for virtual public comment during City Council meetings. This measure will be effective at the October 10, 2023 City Council Meeting. Public comments will still be accepted in person and by email.
The City has limited ability to prevent participants from creating disturbing, disruptive intrusions while allowing public comment via phone and Zoom. We understand that these types of virtual meeting participation have allowed for greater access and we will still broadcast City Council meetings via Zoom for convenient viewing. However, the City will not tolerate hate speech and disruptive virtual behavior and, as a result, we are taking immediate steps to prevent this from occurring during future Fremont City Council meetings by eliminating virtual public comments.
Regularly scheduled Council Meetings will continue to be broadcast on Zoom (virtual comments disabled), on Fremont.gov, and our cable television Channel 27.
Members of the public may still watch meetings remotely and are welcome to submit public comments in advance of Council meetings via email. All email comments received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of a Council meeting, will be distributed to Councilmembers and published in the City’s Agenda Center on www.fremont.gov in advance of the meeting.
How to submit Public Communications/Public Comment by email prior to the meeting:
Send an email to councilmeetings@fremont.gov by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number and meeting date in the subject line of your email or specify that it is not related to an agenda item. Emails will be compiled into files by agenda item number, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published in the City's Agenda Center on www.fremont.gov. If you wish to share an attachment/exhibit, submit the PDF formatted document(s) to the email above by the noted deadline.
Electronic comments on agenda items for the City Council meeting may only be submitted by email. Comments via text and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted.
 12th Annual Fremont Manufacturing Week Showcases Exciting Careers in Modern Manufacturing
Today, the City of Fremont concludes its 12th annual Manufacturing Week - a unique workforce development initiative to showcase the exciting career possibilities in modern manufacturing. Hundreds of local K-12 and college students participated in facility tours at 11 leading Fremont companies in biotech, robotics, semiconductor, cleantech, and more, where they were given a first-hand look at what a career in advanced manufacturing may look like. Home to the most advanced manufacturing jobs in California, Fremont thanks its local school partners and participating companies to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators in Fremont's advanced industries.
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Get ready to join the Halloween fun and volunteer (ages 14-17) at the Trick-or-Treat Event on Friday, October 20, 2023. This event is hosted by the City of Fremont and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza. Volunteer tasks include supporting event activities, helping with trash pick up, and event take down, and more. Volunteer sign ups begin Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 9:00am.
More information: https://bit.ly/ToTVolunteer
Morrison Canyon Trail has reopened after being closed since January when unprecedented severe weather caused mudslides, rockslides, and a partial collapse of the roadway. With the help of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, geotechnical evaluations have been conducted and work has been completed to clear debris and provide a narrow path for recreational trail use. The area is still subject to rockslides and therefore should be used with caution. The road will remain closed to vehicles until further work is completed to stabilize the road and to withstand future extreme weather events. For more information about this and other storm repair and mitigation projects, please visit our Public Works Project Page.
This past Wednesday, 10/4, was International Walk and Roll to School Day. Students and families walked, biked, skated, took transit, and more to get to school. Most all of Fremont’s public schools participated in the event. Fremont elected officials were present at schools across the city to help greet students, distribute giveaways, and to thank them for walking and rolling. You can always refer to the City’s Safe Routes to School page for safety tips and the best route to bike or walk to your school here: city.fremont.gov/saferoutestoschool.
Don't miss out on the chance to meet our shelter pets and name your adoption fee before October 31, 2023. Apply to adopt online at www.tricityanimalshelter.org/adopt to start the adoption process.
Mark your calendars for a fantastic weekend at the 20th Annual Olive Festival hosted by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place on Saturday, October 7th, and Sunday, October 8th, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Discover a world of delights, including delicious food, live music, captivating entertainment, captivating arts and crafts, kid-friendly activities, and an array of artisan vendors offering everything from exquisite olive oil and olive wood products to gourmet and specialty foods.
All ages are welcome, and this event is entirely free!
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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. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Food Truck Mafia.
Saturday, October 7: 10 am – 2 pm: NAMIWalks Alameda County South Lake Elizabeth, Fremont Central Park, 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538 Supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness Alameda County South. Registration required.
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.
Friday, October 13: Movies Under the Stars at Central Park to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The movie will start in the evening after sunset. Free admission and closed captions available.
Saturday, October 14: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Boulevard on the second Saturday of every month through 2023.
Sunday, October 15: Chalk Festival at Pacific Commons Shopping Center, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at The Block, 43806 Pacific Commons Blvd.
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Monday, October 16: Homelessness Response Plan Update: Community Workshop from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center State Room, 3500 Capitol Ave
Friday, October 20: Trick-or-Treat event, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Tickets are pre-sale only and not sold at the event; tickets go on sale on September 25 at 9:00 am. This event is in conjunction with the Fremont Street Eats with the Food Truck Mafia.
Saturday, October 21: Homelessness Response Plan Update: Community Workshop from 10:00 am – 12:00pm at the Large Activity Room at the Age Well Center at South Fremont, 47111 Mission Falls Court
October 20, 21, 22: Haunted Train at Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. This is a ticketed event. The Haunted Railroad is operated by the Society for the Preservation of Carter Railroad Resources, Inc. (SPCRR) in association with the East Bay Regional Park District.
October 27, 28, 29: Haunted Train at Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. This is a ticketed event. The Haunted Railroad is operated by the Society for the Preservation of Carter Railroad Resources, Inc. (SPCRR) in association with the East Bay Regional Park District
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