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 August 30, 2024
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 City Offices Closed on Monday for Labor Day
City of Fremont offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. This closure will not affect police and fire services, except for the Fremont Police Department’s (FPD) front desk will also be closed. City offices and FPD’s front desk will reopen Tuesday, September 3, for regular business hours.
Councilmember Jenny Kassan Announces Resignation
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Fremont Councilmember Jenny Kassan, representing Council District 3, formally submitted her resignation to the City Clerk’s Office.
Councilmember Kassan intends to resign from her seat upon the appointment of a new Councilmember to serve District 3. On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, during the regularly scheduled meeting, City Council will discuss options to fill the vacancy. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm in City Council Chambers, located at 3300 Capitol Ave, Building A. Additional information and details will be shared following the meeting.
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The Fremont City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00 pm at Fremont City Council Chambers or viewed virtually via Zoom or on Cable Channel 27. The meeting agenda will include the following items and more:
- Council vacancy: Considerations for filling a vacant council seat.
- Centerville Community Park restrooms and underground utilities project.
- Transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities. (Ride-On Tri City!)
View the complete meeting agenda for more information and Zoom details to join virtually.
 Adoptions Fees Waived: Adopt a New Pet
Now is the perfect time to find your new furry friend! The Tri-City Animal Shelter is teaming up with NBC and Telemundo to "Clear the Shelters." All adoption fees are waived through September 30. Visit the Tri-City Animal Shelter website to meet the wonderful animals eagerly waiting for a second chance or stop by the shelter on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Each animal receives vaccinations, flea treatments, deworming, and necessary medical care. Plus, every cat and dog is spayed/neutered and microchipped before adoption, giving you complete peace of mind.
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Applications are now being accepted for the lottery waitlist for Bell Street Gardens, a new affordable housing property in Fremont for income-eligible individuals and families. The property is located at 38889 Bell Street in Central Fremont and is being managed by Resources for Community Development (RCD), a local nonprofit housing developer. Applications are being accepted for 78 rental units, and the deadline to apply is Monday, September 9 at 5:00 pm. Applications can be submitted any time before the deadline; it is not first come, first served.
For income requirements, rent amounts, and application information, visit the Bell Street Gardens webpage.
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 Nature Learning Center Open House
Explore the wonders of nature at Fremont’s Nature Learning Center! Join us for our open house on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
This event will feature a special talk on monarch butterflies at 12:00 pm. A naturalist from the East Bay Regional Park District will share insights on monarch migration and what we can do to help these amazing creatures.
Located in Fremont’s Central Park at 40224 Paseo Padre Parkway (near the Aqua Adventure Waterpark), the Center offers a free, immersive experience for all ages. Visitors can explore the importance of wildlife and the environment, get up close with local animals through taxidermic mounts, delve into a pollinator garden, and learn about our local watersheds.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about our local wildlife and the incredible journey of monarch butterflies!
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 Follow Economic Development’s New Instagram Account to Stay Connected!
We’re excited to announce that The Economic Development Department launched a new Instagram account! Follow them at @ChooseFremont to stay connected with updates on events, initiatives, new businesses, developments and ways to support and connect with local businesses!
They are dedicated to driving economic growth and building a stronger community by showcasing Fremont as an innovative business hub.
For additional details, please feel free to call (510) 284-4020 or email the Economic Development Department.
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Spots are starting to fill up for the City’s cleanup events across Fremont to celebrate the 40th Annual Coastal Cleanup Day. Don’t miss out! Register now to join us on Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Be part of a global movement with over 9 million volunteers by helping to clean up litter and debris from our local waterways.
If you are not able to attend a cleanup event, don’t worry. You can always gather with family, friends, or a community group to organize your own cleanup events any time during September. Track and report your collected trash using the Ocean Conservancy’s Clean Swell app to contribute to statewide goals!
For more information, visit the City’s Coastal Cleanup Day webpage.
Let's work together to help keep Fremont’s waterways clean and healthy!
The City is partnering again with Bay Area SunShares to offer Fremont residents discounts on solar and battery storage systems for their home. Whether you want to power your home with clean energy or keep the lights on during a power outage, SunShares can help. Don’t miss your chance to switch to clean energy and make your home more resilient!
Discounts are available for a limited time from September 1 through November 15, 2024. To learn more, visit the BayAreaSunShares website or attend the free webinar below.
Bay Area SunShares Informational Webinar: Tuesday, September 24 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm via Zoom.
On September 17, City staff will be asking the Fremont City Council to consider a new ordinance that would create a Building Appeals Board to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, and determinations made by the City's Building Official and Fire Marshal related to building and fire codes. This is in response to a court ruling that determined that the City’s existing appeals process—which is currently managed by a single hearing officer—does not comply with the California Building Code.
The proposed ordinance would allow for a three-member Building Appeals Board appointed by the City Council. Members would not have to be Fremont residents. They would be required to have special knowledge of state and local building and fire codes. The City’s Building Official or designee would serve as the secretary to the board but would not have voting rights. A fee of $2,101 would be associated with any appeal to the board.
The proposed ordinance would also establish the City's Planning Commission as the hearing body for post-entitlement appeals pursuant to California’s Housing Accountability Act.
The City Council is scheduled to consider the proposed ordinance at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 17. The meeting will take place at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 3300 Capitol Avenue. The meeting will also be held virtually via Zoom. The agenda will be available online no later than Friday, September 13 at 5:00 pm. It will include a link to a staff report for more information and instructions on how to participate and provide public comment.
For more information, contact David Wage, Code Enforcement Manager, by email.
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Every Friday Through October 18: Fremont Street Eats at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Food Truck Mafia.
Friday, August 30: Fremont Street Eats from 5:00 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.
Monday, September 2: City office's closed in observance of Labor Day.
Wednesday, September 4: Recreation Commission Meeting at 7:00 pm at Fremont City Hall.
Thursday, September 5: Economic Development Advisory Commission at Fremont City Hall from 9:00 to 10:30 am.
Friday, September 6: Fremont Street Eats from 5:00 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.
Thursday, September 5: Historical Architecture Review Board at 6:30 pm at the Development Services Center.
Friday, September 13: Fremont Street Eats from 5:00 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.
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Friday, September 13: A Casino Night Fundraiser for Age Well Center South Fremont, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Saturday, September 14: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Boulevard on the second Saturday of every month through 2024.
Saturday, September 14: Fremont Nature Learning Center Open House at 10:00 am
Saturday, September 21: Coastal Cleanup from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Friday, September 27: Movies Under the Stars: Migration, at 7:00 pm in Central Park.
Friday, September 27: Pacific Commons Summer Concert Series at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 12: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Boulevard on the second Saturday of every month through 2024.
Thursday, October 24: Fremont Family Resource Center 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Friday, October 25: Movies Under the Stars: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, at 7:00 pm in Central Park.
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