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 January 31, 2025
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Happy Lunar New Year! We’re honored to display the Lunar New Year flag outside City Hall from January 29 through February 16.
Today, City of Fremont issued the following statement:
"The City of Fremont’s long-standing immigration policy follows current State law. To the extent federal law enforcement officers carry out immigration enforcement, City funds and resources cannot be used in support of these efforts. Nor shall City employees obstruct or hinder federal officials’ enforcement actions. The City of Fremont recognizes the complexity of this issue and the impacts on those it may affect. We remain focused on the safety and well-being of our local community.
The Fremont Police Department Immigration Violations Policy (423) outlines expectations on this matter and can be found online HERE. The policy is in compliance with the State of California’s Truth Act and Trust Act and the police department continues to follow it. At this time, the City is not aware of enforcement activities occurring within Fremont."
In 2024, the Fremont City Council established core priorities for the City which focuses on public safety, environmental sustainability and continues to address homelessness, while ensuring financial health and sustainability remain the City’s core principle. This week, City Manager Karena Shackelford released the City’s 2024 annual year-end City Council Priority Progress Report outlining how staff has focused its efforts on these key areas throughout the year.
Highlights in the report include:
- Organized business and industry events at the Downtown Event Center to amplify Fremont’s robust manufacturing sector and economy such as Future of Fremont with Silicon Valley Business Journal, Mayor’s Economic Forecast, and several others.
- Supported Abode Services’ Sunrise Village Shelter to fill a Fiscal Year 24/25 operating budget gap, with $150,000 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funding, $89,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant Funding; adding to a previously committed $162,806 social service grant.
- Police and Fire Department hosted a large Public Safety Fair to provide safety education and information to the community.
- Received a Platinum designation from the national SolSmart program. Fremont was the very first community in the US to earn this prestigious designation.
The City looks forward to continuing this work to improve our Fremont community in 2025. To learn more and view all of the 2024 updates and achievements, please read the Year End City Council Priority Progress Report.
February 3, Joint City Council/FUSD Meeting
The Joint City Council/Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Fremont City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave. The agenda will include an update on the following and more:
February 4, Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
At next week’s City Council meeting on February 4 at 7:00 pm, the agenda will include the following items and more:
- Fremont-Decoto Land Development Plan Project Design and Environmental Clearance Service Agreements
- Second Reading of Three City Ordinances on the Following Topics:
- Rent Review
- Housing Element
- Rezoning
Visit our Agenda Center to view the complete meeting agenda and how to attend.
February 11, Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
At the February 11 City Council meeting, scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm, the agenda will include the following items and more:
- Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Adopting Chapter 8.90 of the Fremont Municipal Code to Adopt a Camping Ordinance
- Central Park Community Center
The Council agenda will be published 72 hours before the Council meeting.
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The City is required by California State law to adopt a Housing Element as part of its General Plan. Fremont’s 2023–2031 Housing Element, adopted in early 2023, identifies a need for approximately 13,000 new residential units, with over 7,000 designated as affordable.
Project Information To help meet this housing goal, Fremont’s Housing Element includes a commitment to redevelop a 9.59-acre City-owned site located at the southwest corner of Fremont Boulevard and Decoto Road (4178–4268 Decoto Road). The City has owned this site since 1989, and since 1992, a portion has been leased to a commercial nursery on a month-to-month basis. The project, titled the Fremont-Decoto Land Development Plan (LDP), will result in residential development on the site, which will include affordable housing options.
Public Hearing for Executing Service Agreements On Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m., the Fremont City Council will consider executing service agreements for community outreach, technical project design, and environmental clearance services for the Fremont-Decoto LDP project. The public hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 3300 Capitol Avenue, and will also be held virtually via Zoom. The agenda is available online in the City's Agenda Center. It includes a link to a staff report for more information and instructions for participating and providing public comment.
More Information For more information, visit the City’s Fremont-Decoto LDP webpage or contact Senior Planner, Mark Hungerford, at 510-494-4541 or by email.
The City will continue to communicate project updates as they are available. For the latest information, visit the plan webpage.
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Get ready for a summer full of fun, adventure, and lasting memories! The City of Fremont is thrilled to announce our 2025 Summer Camps, we’re offering a variety of exciting programs for kids of all interests. With full-day and half-day options available at multiple locations across Fremont, families can find the perfect fit for their summer schedules.
Camps are now available to browse online, and registration opens February 1, 2025. Be sure to check out the Summer Camps Recreation Guide for a full list of activities and details on what’s in store for this summer.
Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t miss out on an unforgettable summer experience! For more information, send an email or call 510-494-4300.
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 Upcoming Events & Community Meetings
Monday, February 3: Joint City Council and Fremont Unified School District (FUSD), at 5:30 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Tuesday, February 4: City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Wednesday, February 5: Recreation Commission Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Tuesday, February 11: City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Friday, February 14: Age Well Center Lake Elizabeth Crab Feed, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Monday, February 17: City offices closed in observance of Presidents Day.
Thursday, February 20: Student Job & Internship Fair, hosted by Fremont Unified School District and City of Fremont, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave.
February 24 - 25: Fremont Small Business Digital Marketing Bootcamp, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Wednesday, March 19: Spring into STEAM, at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Student Job & Internship Fair
Boost Your Skills at the Fremont Small Business Digital Marketing Bootcamp!
Home Electrification Rebate Program
Be Wildfire Ready Year-Round
Earthquake Preparedness Grant Program Now Available for Fremont Homeowners
Tri-City Animal Shelter Expands Hours For Pet Adoption & Services
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