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 May 10, 2024
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 Engage with the City on May 14: Proposed Operating Budget Presentation
Have you ever wondered how the City of Fremont prepares its budget and plans for the financial sustainability of the community? The first of three public meetings will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 pm. Next Tuesday, you will have the opportunity to hear the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Operating Budget Presentation presented by the City’s Finance Director and Treasurer, David Persselin.
The meeting will be held at the Fremont City Council Chambers located at 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A. You may also engage with the meeting virtually via Zoom or on Cable TV Channel 27, the Fremont Government Channel.
The meeting agenda and Zoom details are available on the City’s website.
 Fremont Police Department Shares 2023 Annual Report
Want to know what our Police Department has been up to in the last year? Check out the Fremont Police Department’s 2023 Annual Report. In the report, you’ll find data such as:
- Our Department answered 297,302 calls in 2023 – averaging 815 calls answered per day.
- FPD personnel spent 48,044 hours in training.
- There were 16,889 original police reports documented.
The report also contains statistics on special deployments, personnel composition, equipment, and much more.
Main Street Village, an affordable housing property located in Fremont's Irvington District, has opened its waitlist for rental units. The property is located at 3615 Main St. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
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Catch up on May 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 meeting agenda and webcast for a variety of updates including the Engineering Expo, Internship Fair, and Budget and Facilities Update.
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Catch up on May 7 City Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s City Council meeting? Catch up on the meeting agenda and webcast for a variety of updates including the Military Equipment Annual Report, Amendment To Master Fee Schedule, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Federal CDBG Agreement Amendment.
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On Tuesday, May 7, the Fremont City Council adopted an amendment to the City's Master Fee Schedule, which contains all fees and charges attached to City services. The amendment includes updating Building and Planning user fees to reflect updated hourly costs, addressing recent State law changes for certain fees, establishing new fees for new services, and simplifying fee descriptions and methodology. The updated Master Fee Schedule will be effective July 8, 2024. For more information, read the City Council staff report.
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Councilmember Desrie Campbell is hosting an upcoming town hall meeting for District 2 residents. Scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024, the event will take place at the Los Cerritos Community Center, located at 3377 Alder Ave., from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This town hall presents a valuable opportunity for community members to engage directly with key City departments.
Representatives from the City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Finance Department, and Police Department will be in attendance to provide presentations and participate in discussions. To ensure participation, attendees are advised to arrive on time, as seats are limited.
Councilmember Campbell encourages all residents to attend and contribute to the conversation on matters concerning District 2 and the city at large. Mark your calendar and join us for an informative and collaborative evening at the District 2 town hall meeting.
A draft of Fremont’s Homelessness Response Plan will be presented to the Fremont City Council on Tuesday, May 21. City staff will be asking the Council to consider the draft plan for adoption. The plan was developed through an engagement process with the community and will help guide the City’s increased efforts in responding to homelessness in Fremont. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, located at 3300 Capitol Ave. in Fremont. The meeting agenda with a link to the staff report and the draft plan will be available at the City’s Agenda Center no later than three days before the meeting. The agenda will also include instructions on how to participate and provide public comment. For more information about the draft plan and how it was developed, visit the City’s MyFremont webpage.
It’s the 30th anniversary of Bike to Wherever Day on Thursday, May 16, a day where people choose to bike to and from their daily destinations to promote bicycling as an impactful alternative to driving. This activity benefits your health and the earth and reduces traffic congestion. Take the pledge to bike to wherever and don’t forget to stop by one of many energizer stations throughout the city.
It’s also Bike to School Day! Plan ahead and review the recommended bike route to/from your school. And don’t forget about the family-friendly bike tour of Fremont happening this Saturday, May 11, highlighting new bike infrastructure and upcoming projects, including learning more about the Active Transportation Plan and other projects like the East Bay Greenway Trail. This bike ride includes a stop at Walnut Avenue/Liberty Street for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the addition of a new protected intersection to the City’s Fremont Boulevard Complete Streets network.
For more information on Bike to Wherever Day and for a complete list of the upcoming bike activities during Bike Month, visit our website.
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) and the City of Fremont's Economic Development Department are joining forces in a unique public-private collaboration. The advanced manufacturing sector accounts for more than 1 in every 3 Fremont jobs—providing high-paying careers across all levels of educational attainment. Through targeted initiatives and advocacy, we aim to showcase Fremont as a leading hub of innovation and model for fostering a thriving manufacturing ecosystem in other communities throughout the state. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to advancing economic prosperity, fostering innovation, and sustaining a dynamic economy. We are excited about the opportunities this collaboration will bring!
For more details about this unique collaboration, please read the full press release.
Today, May 10 is National Small Business Day, a time to reflect on the vital role that small businesses play in our community. Small businesses are the backbone of our cultural identity. By choosing to shop “small,” we invest in relationships, experiences, and connections — keeping the money you spend within our community. Let’s celebrate and support our small businesses today and every day as they are the heart of Fremont and make our city feel like home!
Join the Active Transportation Plan team in kicking off Phase 3 Outreach with a virtual workshop on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Whether you provided your input previously or are new to learning about the Plan, this is a great opportunity to learn about the Plan’s development and provide your feedback on future walking and biking programs and projects. There will also be various in-person and online engagement opportunities this month and next. To register and receive the Zoom link, visit the workshop webpage. To stay up to date on other opportunities to provide your feedback in person or online, visit our MyFremont page.
The Fremont Police Department would like to announce a community town hall on autism on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, located at 3500 Capitol Ave., from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the State Room. In collaboration with Joshua’s Gift, we want to hear from the neurodiverse community. FPD would like to present our goals with Code Joshua and to get our community’s collective thoughts. Thanks to Joshua’s Gift, we are also excited for a very special gift to be given away to an eligible family. RSVP required. We hope to see you there!
BART train service between Union City and Warm Springs/South Fremont, including at the Fremont BART Station, will be replaced by bus bridges this weekend, Saturday, May 11 through Sunday, May 12, for critical BART track improvement work. BART crews will be replacing aging equipment and conducting proactive maintenance and vegetation management. Free buses provided by AC Transit will be available to move riders between Union City, Fremont, and Warm Springs/South Fremont. Riders can expect delays ranging from 20 to 40 minutes. Please note that the Green Line service will also be canceled during the weekend. To learn more about the track improvements and the service impacts, please visit BART’s website.
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Through October 18: Fremont Street Eats, every Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Food Truck Mafia.
Friday, May 10: Fremont Street Eats First Bite Ceremony, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Food Truck Mafia.
Saturday, May 11: Fremont Bike Tour and Ribbon Cutting, at the Fremont BART Station, 2000 Bart Way. For Bike Ride, meet at Fremont BART at 9:30 am. For Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, meet at Walnut/Liberty intersection at 10:30 am.
Tuesday, May 14: City Council Meeting and Upcoming FY 2024/25 City Operating Budget Presentation to Council, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, Building A, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Wednesday, May 15: Virtual Workshop on Active Transportation Plan Phase 3 Outreach, at 6:00 pm over Zoom.
Friday, May 24: Community Town Hall on Autism, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center at 3500 Capitol Ave., in the State Room. Hosted by Joshua's Gift in partnership with Fremont Police Department.
Thursday, May 30: District 2 Town Hall Meeting, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Los Cerritos Community Center, 3377 Alder Ave.
May 25 – September 2: Aqua Adventure Waterpark
Tuesday, June 4: First Public Hearing on City Budget, at the City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, Building A, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Friday, June 7: FRC Resource Fair, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) parking lot at 39915 Liberty St.
Friday, June 7: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Tuesday, June 11: Second Public Hearing and Adoption of City Budget, at the City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, Building A, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Saturday, June 15: Fremont Pride Fair, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Fremont Main Public Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd.
Friday, June 21: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
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Thursday, June 27: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Thursday, July 4: Fremont Fourth of July Parade
Thursday, July 11: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Friday, July 12: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Thursday, July 18: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Saturday, July 20: Niles Dog Show, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Niles Community Park, 3rd Street & H Street. Presented by Niles Main Street Association.
Thursday, July 25: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Friday, July 26: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Thursday, August 1: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4: Fremont Festival of the Arts, in Downtown Fremont from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, August 6: Fremont Police Department’s National Night Out, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm throughout Fremont.
Thursday, August 8: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Friday, August 9: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Sunday, August 11: Hot August Niles Car Show, along Niles Boulevard and J. St. Hosted by the Niles Main Street Association.
Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18: Festival of India Mela and Parade, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Produced by Federation of Globe (FOG) and Federation of Indo Americans (FIA) of Northern California.
Sunday, August 25: Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market.
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