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 November 9, 2023
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 City Offices Closed Nov. 10 in Observance of Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, City of Fremont offices will be closed on Friday, November 10. The City thanks all those who have served and those who continue to serve our country.
 Fremont City Council Approves $2.5 Million Grant to Combat Organized Retail Theft Crimes
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the Fremont City Council approved $2.5 million in grant funding awarded to the Fremont Police Department from the Board of State and Community Corrections for Organized Retail Theft prevention. The Police Department applied for the grant to enhance technology assets to advance intelligence-led and data-driven methods to better serve our community in preventing and reducing these crimes. This funding will improve community safety and support multiple strategies to alleviate the significant impact theft has had on our valued retail partners.
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Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! Fremont Hindu temples, organizations, and individuals have positively impacted Fremont’s economic vitality, growth, and overall wellbeing. In honor of the Festival of Lights and our vibrant Hindu community, the City is raising a flag at City Hall, aligning with Council’s ceremonial flag policy.
At next week’s City Council meeting on November 14, 2023, which begins at 7:00 pm, the agenda will include the following items and much more:
- Award a Construction Contract for the Vallejo Mill Historical Park Pickleball Courts and Dog Park Project
- Award a Construction Contract for the Central Park Pickleball Court Project
- 2023 Code Updates - Housing Element Program Implementation-Citywide (PLN2023-00213)
- Vehicular Homelessness Response Update
- Ceremonial Items:
- Proclamation: United Against Hate Week
- Proclamation: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Visit our Agenda Center to view the meeting agenda and how to attend.
Did you miss this week’s November 7 City Council meeting? Catch up on the meeting agenda and webcast for a variety of updates including the following items:
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Proclamation: Diwali as Festival of Lights
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Proclamation: Native American Heritage Month
- Fiscal Year 2022/23 Year-End Report
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At the November 7 Fremont City Council Meeting, Fremont Police Chief Sean Washington was awarded with a POST Executive Certificate. POST, which is the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, sent representative Gary Clark to the meeting to present the Chief with this certificate. This recognition in law enforcement is a significant achievement, as only about 40 such certificates across the state have been awarded this year. We thank Chief Washington for his continued leadership and achieving this recognition.
In August, the City began the process of creating a Homelessness Response Plan with the goal of developing a five-year guide to help address homelessness in Fremont. The plan will include long-term best-practice recommendations to reduce homelessness, a framework to address the impacts of homelessness on the community, and a roadmap for addressing homelessness that uses coordinated and data-driven solutions to help remove barriers to assistance, expand housing opportunities, and improve the quality of life for the community.
Upon completion of the first phase of the plan, which included gathering information and data, City staff launched the community engagement phase. This second phase is currently underway, and several activities have already taken place.
Please join Fremont Police Department (FPD) and Fremont Fire Department (FFD) in a community meeting to discuss their Drone First Responders (DFR) Program. Two upcoming sessions will take place on November 15, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and November 29, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Both meetings will have the same information covered and are available in person or virtual via Zoom.
In partnership with the Urban Forestry Division, ReScape, and with generous grant funding from CalFire, we’re excited to announce a new urban forestry learning course, created to empower local residents to become stewards of our urban canopy. Running from March through April 2024, class sessions will cover fundamental topics, providing the practical tools and knowledge needed to maintain and care for urban trees. Registration is $50, and scholarships are available. Learn more about how you can enrich your understanding of urban forestry and help make Fremont a greener, healthier, and more sustainable community.
As winter approaches and temperatures begin to drop, individuals experiencing homelessness may be in greater need of warm clothing and essential items.
The City is asking the community to lend a helping hand this winter and donate items for our unhoused neighbors. The items will be distributed through City programs and services, such as CleanStart and the Safe Parking Program.
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 Call for Photographers and Graphic Artists for boxART! Program
Calling all photographers and graphic artists! Are you ready to think “outside the box” and help beautify Fremont with one of your designs? The City is looking for artists with experience in photography and graphic arts to design Fremont's traffic signal control boxes. The theme is "Sustainability," and the deadline for submissions is Wednesday, December 13 at 12:00 pm.
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 Solar + Battery Storage Discounts Expiring Soon!
Attention Fremont residents! Time is running out to take advantage of significant discounts on a solar + battery storage system for your home through Bay Area SunShares. The deadline to sign up is this Wednesday, November 15.
Whether you want to power your home with clean energy or keep the lights on during a power outage, SunShares can help.
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Saturday, November 11: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Blvd. on the second Saturday of every month through 2023.
Tuesday, November 14: City Council Meeting at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, November 15: Drone First Responders (DFR) Program Community Meeting, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In-person and virtual Zoom options to attend.
Friday, November 24: The Niles Festival of Lights Parade, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Downtown Niles at 37592 Niles Blvd. Presented by the Niles Main Street Association.
Wednesday, November 29: Drone First Responders (DFR) Program Community Meeting, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. In-person and virtual Zoom options to attend.
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Thursday, November 30: Pacific Commons Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Pacific Commons Shopping Center next to Market Broiler.
Saturday, December 2: Annual Mission San Jose Christmas Tree Lighting from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 43571 Mission Blvd. (Courtyard). Sponsored by Robson Homes and the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, December 9: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Blvd. on the second Saturday of every month through 2023.
Saturday, December 9 through Wednesday, December 27: Crippsmas Place 2023, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Walk on the sidewalks or drive on the streets to see the decorations and lights along Crippsmas Place. Organized by The Crippsmas Club.
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