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March 7, 2025
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Happy Women’s History Month! We’re honored to display the Women’s History Month flag outside City Hall from March 3-31.
The City of Fremont is releasing for public review its draft Active Transportation Plan (ATP) document, which focuses on improving access, safety, and comfort for active modes of transportation through planning for infrastructure and supportive programs. Active transportation refers to “human-powered” or small battery-assisted modes of travel, including walking, biking, scooting, or using mobility devices. An extensive community engagement process helped to inform the recommended priority programs and project corridors. Community members are encouraged to review the draft ATP and to submit their comments through the online comment submittal tool and interactive map.
Please visit our MyFremont page for more information, to access the draft ATP document, and to submit comments or questions. The last day to submit public comments is March 31, 2025.
March 11 City Council Meeting Cancelled
The regularly scheduled Fremont City Council meeting on March 11 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm.
March 18 Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
A City Council meeting is scheduled for March 18 at 7:00 pm. During this Council meeting, the Fremont City Council will consider an amendment to the Camping Ordinance. During the March 4, 2025, Council meeting, the Council discussed a referral to amend the Camping Ordinance and voted 6-1 to direct staff to amend the ordinance. The City will stay enforcement of the Camping Ordinance until the City Council considers the amendment on March 18. The full Council agenda will be posted on March 14 in the Agenda Center.
Catch Up on March 4 City Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s City Council meeting? Catch up on the webcast for a variety of updates including the FY 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Report or view the agenda.
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On March 4, the Fremont City Council approved the Lake Elizabeth Water Quality Improvement Pilot Project. This pilot project is being implemented to reduce the likelihood of fish die-off events occurring during extreme heat, like the one that occurred in July 2024. In response to that event, the City hired an environmental consultant. After a thorough investigation, the consultant determined that the fish die-off was caused by extreme heat and shallow lake depth, leading to low dissolved oxygen concentrations and elevated lake water temperatures.
The Lake Elizabeth Water Quality Improvement Pilot Project will install the following elements to a section of the lake to determine their effectiveness at reducing the likelihood of future fish die-offs: three surface aerators for improved oxygenation; nine floating islands for shade and temperature regulation; and three continuous probes for water quality monitoring. The goal is to install these elements by July 2025, at a total estimated cost of $175,000.
Join us on Wednesday, March 19, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center (3500 Capitol Ave.) for a FREE, family-friendly evening, filled with exciting STEAM activities and displays from FUSD’s Science Fair participants! Enjoy giveaways, interactive play and experiments from UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science and Fremont Council PTA, food trucks, free raffle prizes, and more. The Spring into STEAM event is proudly sponsored by Cargill and hosted by the City of Fremont, supporting educational programs that inspire future careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).
The Human Services Department is hosting its annual Intergenerational Art Competition, recognizing Children's Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month in May. This year’s theme is “Learning From One Another.” Tri-City artists between the ages of 5 and 21 and 55 or older are encouraged to submit their own original artwork in fine arts, graphic arts, or creative writing/spoken word by April 4, 2025. Winner will be announced at a reception on May 8, 2025.
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Our popular Compost Giveaway event returns on Sunday, April 6, sponsored by the Cities of Fremont and Newark, in partnership with Republic Services and the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station. Fremont households can pick up two free bags of compost by presenting their Republic Services bill. Neighbors who cannot attend can give you their bill to collect their bags for them. This quality compost comes from our residents’ yard trimmings and food scraps and is carefully processed to be a valuable soil amendment for landscaping.
Event Details
Sunday, April 6
8:00 am to 12:00 pm (or while supplies last)
Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station, 41149 Boyce Rd. in Fremont
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Get ready for the 3rd Annual Fremont Restaurant Week, proudly sponsored by Fremont Bank and organized in partnership with the Fremont Chamber and Yelp East Bay. From March 21-30, 2025, more than 60 restaurants will showcase their culinary talents ranging from fine dining Japanese course dinners, cider and slider pairings, to new banana coffee lattes. This event is a chance to support local businesses – whether you're discovering a new favorite eatery or revisiting old haunts, your patronage plays a crucial role in sustaining Fremont's vibrant dining scene.
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Tuesday, March 11: Fries with a Cop, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, McDonald's, 40708 Grimmer Blvd.
Tuesday, March 11: City Council Meeting cancelled.
Tuesday, March 18: City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Wednesday, March 19: Spring into STEAM, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Friday, March 21 - Sunday, March 30: 3rd Annual Fremont Restaurant Week
Wednesday, March 26: Annual Military Equipment Display, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Fremont Police Department parking lot, 2000 Stevenson Blvd.
Wednesday, March 26: The Office of Alameda County Supervisor of District 1, David Haubert is hosting a community discussion about Sunol Flood Prevention & Response at 5:30 pm in Downtown Sunol.
Sunday, April 6: Compost Giveaway Day, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (or while supplies last), Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station, 41149 Boyce Rd.
Saturday, April 19: Earth Day Fair, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Fremont Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Sunday, April 27: Fremont Creates Grand Finale, from 11:00 am. to 3:00 pm, Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Hosted by Fremont Creates.
Thursday, May 8: Annual Intergenerational Art Competition Reception.
Tools for Change: A Free Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
Help the City of Fremont turn your thoughts into actions!
my.fremont.gov
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