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February 14, 2025






[ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3112/17 ]
City Offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17 in Observance of Presidents Day

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.

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Fremont City Council Adopts New City-wide Camping Ordinance

*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
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* 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.

*Read Full Article* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1253/1067 ]


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Free Digital Marketing Bootcamp for Small Businesses

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.

The skills you'll learn are directly applicable to your business and can lead to increased brand awareness, enhanced customer attraction and retention, and more repeat business. Whether you're new to social media and digital marketing strategies or already a regular user of online tools, this boot camp will highlight new ways to boost your online presence, more effectively engage with your audience, and build a loyal customer base.

Lunch and refreshments provided. Availability is limited so be sure to reserve your spots asap using the link below!

*RSVP Here* [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fremont-small-business-digital-marketing-bootcamp-tickets-1203834073119?aff=oddtdtcreator ]


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Tri-City Animal Shelter Awarded $20K Grant for First-Time Dog Owner Program

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.

*Visit Animal Shelter Website* [ https://tricityanimalshelter.org/ ]


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February 18 City Council Closed Session at 6:00 pm

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* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/agenda-center/city-council/-FlexSetting_Category-3 ].

February 18 Council Meeting at 7:00 pm

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* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/agenda-center/city-council/-FlexSetting_Category-3 ]. 

Catch Up on February 11 City Council Meeting

Did you miss this week’s City Council meeting? Catch up on the *webcast [ https://fremontca.viebit.com/watch?hash=KrPF8IpB0abhff9r ]* for a variety of updates including the adopted Camping Ordinance or view the *agenda* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/247/965 ].

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Progress on New Community Center at Central Park

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.

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New Historic Home Design Standards to Support Housing Element

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 [ https://fremont.gov/housingelement ]*. 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 [ https://fremontcityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=2005&MediaPosition=&ID=5348&CssClass= ]* and select “Draft Ordinance.”

*Read Staff Report* [ https://fremontcityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=2005&MediaPosition=&ID=5348&CssClass= ]


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Senior Peer Counseling Program Needs Volunteers

City of Fremont is seeking warm and compassionate volunteers to assist older adults in our Senior Peer Counseling (SPC) Program. SPC Program assists those in the Tri-Cities who are 55 years or older and facing moderate mental health issues. Trained  seniors, who understand the challenges of aging, provide counseling and emotional support both in the home or in our counseling offices. SPC Program serves seniors facing challenges such as: grief and loss, life transitions, family conflict, depression and anxiety, and physical changes. The SPC program is supervised by a trained counselor who reports to the Clinical Supervisor. If you are at least 50 years old  and can participate in a 36-hour training, visit our website to learn how you can become involved.  

*Learn More* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/human-services/aging-and-family-services/counseling-emotional-support ]


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Student Job & Internship Fair

The Fremont Unified School District and City of Fremont invite you to the Student Job & Internship Fair on Thursday, February 20, from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave., in Fremont. This FREE event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local employers, explore career paths, and participate in on-site interviews. Industries represented include sales, marketing, healthcare, hospitality, recreation, and more. Attendees can enjoy food from the Food Truck Mafia, enter raffle prizes, and hear from an engaging motivational speaker.

Come prepared with your resume, work permit, and I-9 form, as some employers will be hiring on the spot. Dress to impress and take advantage of this chance to kickstart your career. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to secure your future!

*More Details* [ https://fremontunified.org/events/student-job-internship-fair/ ]


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Event Calendar

*Friday, February 14:* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2199/17?curm=2&cury=2025 ] Age Well Center Lake Elizabeth Crab Feed, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy. 

*Monday, February 17* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3112/7 ]: City offices closed in observance of Presidents Day. 

*Tuesday, February 18* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/249/627 ]: Zoning Administrator Meeting, at 3:00 pm, Development Services Center, 39950 Liberty St.

*Tuesday, February 18 [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/agenda-center/city-council/-FlexSetting_Category-3 ]*: City Council Closed Session, at 6:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.

*Tuesday, February 18 [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/agenda-center/city-council/-FlexSetting_Category-3 ]*: City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.

*Thursday, February 20* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3140/ ]: 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.

*Saturday, February 22* [ https://link.goldenstateopportunity.org/AW-2/22/25 ], Tacos & Taxes Event for Free Tax Assistance, at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, 39155 Liberty St., Building ABCD. Hosted by the Office of State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab in partnership with Fremont Family Resource Center’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, the City of Fremont Human Services Department, and Golden State Opportunity. Registration required.

*February 24 - 25* [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fremont-small-business-digital-marketing-bootcamp-tickets-1203834073119 ]: Fremont Small Business Digital Marketing Bootcamp, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.

*Tuesday, February 25* [ https://business.dublinchamberofcommerce.org/events/details/foster-family-support-town-hall-in-dublin-4118 ], Foster Family Support Townhall Foster Family Support Townhall hosted by Alameda County Supervisors of District 1, David Haubert and District 2, Elisa Marquez, from 5:00 pm to 7:15 pm at the Dublin Public Library in the Community Room, 200 Civic Plaza.

*Tuesday March 4*, City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave. "(Tentative agenda item: FY 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Report)"

*Wednesday, March 19* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/events/spring-into-steam-event ]: Spring into STEAM, at 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.

*Wednesday, March 26* [ https://content.govdelivery.com/landing_pages/50763/b14622a30ed73c67cb31ccd56528b93c ], 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.

*View Full Calendar* [ https://www.fremont.gov/residents/city-calendar ]


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In Case You Missed It:

February 2025 Issue of the Age-Friendly Fremont Newsletter [ https://issuu.com/hsdept/docs/feb_newsletter_-_digital_final ]

Fremont's Microgrids Earn National Spotlight in Resilience Report [ https://www.c2es.org/document/building-community-resilience-how-local-leaders-are-advancing-resilience-hubs-and-bolstering-critical-infrastructure/ ] (see pg. 21)

Irvington BART Station Named Priority in Bay Area Transportation Plan [ https://planbayarea.org/news/news-story/commission-abag-executive-board-approve-plan-bay-area-2050-final-blueprint ]

Learn More About Composting Food Waste in Fremont [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/recycling-compost-garbage/composting-food-scraps ]

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