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 February 13, 2026
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City of Fremont offices will be closed Monday, February 16 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 17 for regular business hours.
The Fiscal Year 2025/26 Operating Budget was adopted by the City Council on June 10, 2025, as a balanced budget, with expenditures limited to fit within the projected ongoing resources. While the City was able to avoid the use of Budget Uncertainty Reserves, infrastructure maintenance expenditures were reduced by approximately $3 million to balance the budget. The City’s FY 2025/26 Operating Budget initially did not include labor cost increases, as labor negotiations were not concluded at the time. However, since then, the City has entered into one-year agreements with all nine bargaining groups, which included a 1.3% cost of living adjustment and additional health benefit allowance. This required rebalancing the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget to cover these additional ongoing costs.
At the February 10 Council meeting, the Fremont City Council approved a budget rebalancing plan to accommodate labor agreements for FY 2025/26. The budget adjustment includes a $3.8 million increase in appropriations for personnel expenditures, with $3.1 million impacting the General Fund. To achieve a new balanced budget, City departments proposed budget reductions in the equivalent to their share of the increased labor costs, while prioritizing service delivery for City Council priorities. The departments with the largest recommended reductions are Police, Fire, and Maintenance Operations since they constitute a majority of the City’s General Fund budgeted expenditures.
The reductions include cuts in staffing, overtime, training, and contract services. No personnel reductions were made to current sworn police or fire positions. However, the Police Department will eliminate six full-time administrative positions, two detention officers, and one detention supervisor. The recommended personnel reductions involve eliminating or reclassifying positions and no layoffs are anticipated.
The City Council's approval aims to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining essential services for the community. In March, the City will present the Fiscal Year 2025/26 mid-year budget report to the City Council. Subsequently, the new Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating Budget will be presented to the City Council in May, with the adoption expected to take place in early June.
February 17 Council Meeting at 7:00 pm
At next week’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, which begins at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave., the meeting agenda will include the following items and more:
- Doordash Delivery Robots
- Capital Project Closeouts
- Council Referral Regarding Charter City Process
Visit our Agenda Center to view the complete meeting agenda and how to attend.
Catch up on February 10 Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s City Council Meeting? Catch up on the webcast for updates or view the agenda.
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At the Silicon Valley Mayors’ Economic Forecast hosted by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, regional leaders outlined the economic outlook for 2026, with Fremont emerging as a clear driver of advanced manufacturing growth. Mayor Raj Salwan highlighted that Fremont now hosts 33 AI server manufacturing facilities, including seven of the world’s top ten firms, and captured 70% of Silicon Valley’s advanced manufacturing leases in 2025 while leading the region with 5 million square feet leased across all asset classes. With more than 2.5 million square feet in its development pipeline, major AI campuses pre- leased, expanding semiconductor and biotech operations, and significant new retail investments, Fremont continues to solidify its position as the region’s AI and advanced manufacturing hub.
Please join us as we say Farewell to Police Chief Sean Washington and celebrate his retirement. Chief Washington has been an unwavering pillar of leadership, integrity, and commitment in the Fremont Police Department for nearly three decades. Chief Washington’s retirement celebration will take place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., at the City’s Downtown Event Center at 3500 Capitol Ave. This event is open to the public.
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Invasive fruit flies detected nearby threaten homegrown fruits that symbolize good fortune and prosperity, like citrus. This Lunar New Year and beyond, help protect backyard fruits and veggies by:
- Buying produce and plants from local, licensed retailers.
- Not bringing fruits, veggies or plants into California from other states or countries.
- Keeping homegrown produce on your property if you live in a quarantine area.
- Reporting signs of fruit flies or maggots to 1-800-491-1899.
With the Mediterranean fruit fly quarantine covering portions of Fremont, as well as other cities in Alameda and Santa Clara counties, working together, residents can protect the fruits and vegetables that symbolize abundance and prosperity during Lunar New Year and beyond. Visit CAFruitFly.com to learn more.
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Thursday, January 22 through Saturday, March 14: Olive Hyde Art Gallery Exhibition ‘Traces of Light and Stillness’, Thursday through Sunday each week, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Olive Hyde Art Gallery, 123 Washington Blvd.
Monday, February 16: City offices closed in observance of Presidents Day.
Tuesday, February 17: City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.
Thursday, February 19: Police Chief Retirement Celebration, 3:00 pm, Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Friday, February 20: 19th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth (formerly the Fremont Senior Center).
Saturday, February 21: State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s State of the District 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Ruggieri Senior Center, 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd. in Union City. RSVP on the website.
Saturday, February 21: Rep. Ro Khanna’s February Town Hall, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Rose Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room, 250 Rosewell Dr. in Milpitas. RSVP on the website.
Thursday, March 5: City of Fremont's Parks & Recreation Services Summer Job Fair, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 15: 4th Annual Fremont Restaurant Week.
Thursday, March 26: FUSD Student Job & Internship Fair, in partnership with Fremont Unified School District and City of Fremont, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Saturday, March 28: Tacos & Taxes event for free tax assistance by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program volunteers, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Fremont Family Resource Center, 39155 Liberty St., Building ABCD. Hosted by State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab in partnership with Fremont Family Resource Center, City of Fremont, and Golden State Opportunity. Eligibility requirements apply and registration required.
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