City of Fremont offices will be closed Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. This closure will not affect police and fire services, except for the Fremont Police Department’s front desk will also be closed. City offices and FPD’s front desk will reopen Tuesday, February 18 for regular business hours.
Ordinance Prohibits Camping and Storing Personal Property on Public Property, Limits Camping on Private Property – The Ordinance Does Not Criminalize People and Service Providers Helping Unsheltered Community Members
In recent years some of the City’s most entrenched encampments have continued to grow, causing increased concern by residents, service providers and the City’s public safety departments. Violence, evidence of fires, excessive garbage and illegal dumping, hazardous waste, environmental hazards, deterioration of natural resources, vermin, and dangerous animals, are just some of the complaints received, generating calls for service.
Additionally, the City has had a prohibition of overnight camping in City Parks for many decades but did not previously have a mechanism for abating encampments on other public or private properties not covered in the long-standing parks ordinance.
Key Components of the City of Fremont’s Camping Ordinance:
- The Camping Ordinance includes many of the same prohibitions and enforcement features commonly found in similar laws implemented by other California cities.
- The City has had a prohibition of overnight camping in City Parks for many decades.
- In general, the Camping Ordinance has two prohibitions:
- Prohibits camping on any public property, and restricts camping on private property not designated and equipped for such camping
- Prohibits the storing of personal property on any public property
- The Ordinance does not prohibit the provision of aid and services. A person who provides food, water, blankets, a tent, or clothing to another person would not violate the terms of the Camping Ordinance, nor would that constitute aiding and abetting.
Join us on February 24 and 25, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center for a FREE two-day digital marketing boot camp with the New York City-based marketing agency Jives Media! This one-of-a-kind, limited event is your chance to enhance your digital marketing skills, network with other small business owners, and learn from the experts on how to run a modern online marketing presence.
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Lunch and refreshments provided. Availability is limited so be sure to reserve your spots asap using the link below!
The City of Fremont’s Tri-City Animal Shelter is proud to announce it has been awarded a $20,000 BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ grant from Mars Petcare to support its new Tails of Joy program, designed to help first-time dog adopters experience the joys of pet ownership.
Tails of Joy is an innovative initiative tailored to assist multilingual and immigrant families in adopting and caring for their first dog. In a city where 49% of residents were born outside the U.S. and 62.9% speak a language other than English at home, the program provides educational resources, tailored adoption counseling, and ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition into pet ownership. By addressing barriers to adoption, Tails of Joy strengthens the bond between families and their pets while also helping reduce shelter overcrowding.
With this grant, the Tri-City Animal Shelter aims to expand its outreach, connect more families with adoptable dogs, and create a welcoming environment for pet ownership in Fremont. The program will launch this summer. Stay connected by following @TriCityAnimals on Facebook and Instagram.
A City Council Closed Session is scheduled for February 18 at 6:00 pm. The Council Closed Session agenda will be published 72 hours before the Council meeting in the Agenda Center.
A City Council meeting is scheduled for February 18 at 7:00 pm. The Council agenda will be published 72 hours before the Council meeting in the Agenda Center.
Did you miss this week’s City Council meeting? Catch up on the webcast for a variety of updates including the adopted Camping Ordinance or view the agenda.
At the February 11, 2025, Fremont City Council Meeting, the Council approved the environmental clearance for all phases of the new Central Park Community Center project, hired a construction management firm, and approved funding for public art.
The first phase of construction is anticipated to begin in early 2026 and completed in 2027. The first phase of the project is fully funded and includes a new 12,000-square-foot community center building with rooms for fitness, dance, arts, and other programs. Additionally, an “outdoor living room” for social gatherings and relaxation is planned. As additional funding becomes available, future project phases will be considered such as proposed event hall, gymnasium, and outdoor amphitheater.
On February 4, 2025, the Fremont City Council adopted an ordinance implementing objective design standards for historic homes in Fremont. The ordinance, effective March 5, 2025, implements these standards to comply with State law and Fremont’s 2023–2031 Housing Element. This is the City’s comprehensive plan for guiding housing development in Fremont.
The new standards aim to:
- expedite and clarify the City's permitting process for construction projects involving eligible historic homes,
- preserve protections for maintaining the historic integrity of historic homes, and
- meet City and State goals for increasing the supply of housing.
To view the new standards, access the City Council Staff Report and select “Draft Ordinance.”
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