The Fremont Connection, September 4, 2026 Issue

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September 4, 2026






Labor Day Holiday Closure [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3777/17?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=1709 ]
City Offices Closed Monday in Observance of Labor Day

The City of Fremont offices are closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor 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, as well as FPD’s front desk, will reopen Tuesday, September 8, for regular business hours. Happy Labor Day!






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Governance and Organizational Modifications - Governance and Modifications As Follow-Up From Charter City Initiative

At a special meeting on July 28, 2026, the City Council opted to defer consideration of a City charter to a future election. As part of that decision, the City Council directed City staff to return with a list of items from the draft City charter that could be considered and/or adopted through existing legislative and administrative authority under the City’s current general law structure. On September 1, 2026, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting, staff returned to review a proposed timeline and receive direction on which items to bring back. The discussion concluded per the following timeline:

*September 2026* – A draft ordinance will introduce an increase to City Council salary as currently authorized in the Fremont Municipal Code, and a draft resolution to increase City Council health benefits as authorized under state law. 

*October 2026* – A staff report and introduction of a draft ordinance authorizing the City Council to confirm the City Manager’s appointments of City department heads.

*November 2026* - Draft resolution amending the City Council Handbook to authorize the Mayor to place items on the City Council agenda and to amend the Council vacancy procedure.

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Decoto Informational Community Meeting [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-building-permit-services/fremont-decoto-land-development-plan?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Fremont-Decoto Land Development Plan

The City is continuing planning for the *Fremont-Decoto Land Development Plan (LDP) [ https://city.fremont.gov/fremontdecotoldp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*. This effort implements the City’s *2023–2031 Housing Element [ https://fremont.gov/housingelement?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* and requires the redevelopment of the City-owned site at 4178–4268 Decoto Road into a residential development that includes affordable housing.

On Wednesday, September 23, the City will host a second informational community meeting, sharing information similar to what was presented at the first meeting in May 2026. Community members who were unable to attend the first meeting, along with anyone newly interested, are encouraged to attend.

Informational Community Meeting

Wednesday, September 23, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Centerville Community Center, 3355 Country Dr., Fremont.

Additionally, a brief online survey remains available on the *project webpage [ https://city.fremont.gov/fremontdecotoldp?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* for the community to easily share their feedback on the project.

*Learn More* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-building-permit-services/fremont-decoto-land-development-plan?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]


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Fremont City Council [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/agenda-center/city-council/-FlexSetting_Category-4?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Council At A Glance

September 8 Council Meeting at 7:00 pm

At next week’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, which begins at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave., the meeting agenda will include the following items and more:


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Adjustment To The Salaries Of The Mayor And Council Members - Introduce an Ordinance Amending Fremont Municipal Code Section 2.05.060, and Authorizing a Salary Increase for the Mayor and Council Members


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City of Fremont Health Benefit Allowance for City Councilmembers - Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing and Restating the City's Contribution to Health and Welfare Benefits for Active City Councilmembers


* Council Referral regarding Options for the Funding and Construction of a New Community Center in North Fremont District 1

Visit our *Agenda Center* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/agenda-center/city-council/-FlexSetting_Category-4?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] to view the complete *meeting agenda* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/609/608?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=4797 ] and how to attend.


*Agenda* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/609/608?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=4797 ]


September 8 City Council Closed Session at 6:00 pm

A City Council Closed Session is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm. View the Council Closed Session *agenda [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/608/608?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=4797 ]*.

 

Catch up on September 1 Council Meeting

Did you miss this week’s City Council Meeting? Catch up on the *webcast [ https://fremontca.viebit.com/watch?hash=nfpnmgOFWCPnSSSU&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* for updates or view the *agenda* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/602/608?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=4797 ].

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Mayor Raj Salwan in a suit next to details of a town hall event on September 29, 2026, covering public safety, planning, homelessness, and budget. [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4262/7?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=1715 ]
Mayor Salwan to Host Town Hall Meeting

Mayor Raj Salwan is hosting an upcoming town hall meeting for Fremont residents. Scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the event will take place at the Downtown Event Center, located at 3500 Capitol Ave., from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This town hall presents a valuable opportunity for community members to hear updates about public safety, planning and building, homelessness, and the City budget. Attendees are encouraged to arrive on time to secure their seats, as seats are limited.

*View Meeting Flyer* [ https://www.fremont.gov/home/showpublishedimage/12556/639223008949830000?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]


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September is National Senior Center Month [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/human-services/age-well-centers?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Celebrate National Senior Center Month at the Age Well Centers

Each year, National Senior Center Month reminds us of the importance of staying healthy, independent, and connected as we age. It’s a time to celebrate the places that support older adults in living full, active lives. Our local Age Well Centers do exactly that.

The Age Well Centers offer a welcoming space for everyone. Here older adults can enjoy programs, health services, cultural groups, meals, and opportunities to build friendships. Whether someone wants to learn something new, stay active, or simply spend time with others, the Centers provide many ways to connect and feel part of a community.

This month, we encourage you to take part in the celebration. Visit one of our Age Well Centers or any senior center in the Tri City area. Your participation helps support a strong, healthy, and engaged community.

Celebrate National Senior Center Month. Stop by, join in, and age well with us.

*Learn More* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/human-services/age-well-centers?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]


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Park of the month [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/53/514?+widgetId=6199&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery# ]
Fremont Park of the Month: Frank Fisher Park

The City of Fremont is excited to highlight Frank Fisher Park, a neighborhood park and community gathering space in northern Fremont’s District 1, as the Park of the Month for September! Located alongside Forest Park Elementary School, Frank Fisher Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy, including benches, drinking fountains, two spacious playgrounds, tennis courts, a softball field, and plenty of open green space. Take in the greenery and enjoy the park’s newly planted trees, which add to its welcoming and peaceful atmosphere. Whether you’re meeting up for a weekend game, planning a playdate, or simply spending some time outdoors, Frank Fisher Park offers a relaxing space for recreation and connection in the neighborhood.

*Learn More* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/53/514?+widgetId=6199&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery# ]


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A man dressed in casual clothes and a beanie seated in a wheelchair sitting in his new apartment [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1880/16?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=5430 ]

Fremont Cares: Mark's New Beginning at Natalie's Place

Meet Mark, the latest individual captured in our Fremont Cares story series, highlighting how City services and community partners help local unhoused residents move toward long-term housing.

After spending years living at the Ardenwood encampment, steady support from his care team, and his own determination, Mark became the first resident to move into Natalie’s Place before finding permanent housing.

*Read His Full Story* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1880/16?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=5430 ]



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Bay Area Sun Shares [ https://www.bayareasunshares.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Solar and Battery Storage Discounts Now Available

Fremont is once again partnering with *Bay Area SunShares [ https://www.bayareasunshares.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]* to help residents install solar and battery storage!

This fall’s program offers exclusive discounts from pre-vetted installers from now until November 15. A new solar-plus-battery system can provide reliable backup power and support our community’s climate‑ready future. Already have solar? No problem. Installers are also offering system augmentation and battery-only projects. To learn more and to register for an upcoming informational webinar, visit the *SunShares website [ https://www.bayareasunshares.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*.

*Learn More* [ https://www.bayareasunshares.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]






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Volunteer for VITA [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/human-services/human-services-in-the-community/sparkpoint/free-tax-preparation/volunteer-income-tax-assistance?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Volunteers Needed for the 2027 Tax Season

For the past 24 years, the Fremont Family Resource Center’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has been dedicated to offering free tax preparation service to income eligible individuals and families.

VITA seeks volunteers for the 2027 Tax Season to assist with various roles including:

* Tax Preparers
* Greeters
* Schedulers
* Intake specialists
* Translators fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Dari, Punjabi, and American Sign Language

No prior experience required. Training will be provided.

*Learn More* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/human-services/human-services-in-the-community/sparkpoint/free-tax-preparation/volunteer-income-tax-assistance?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]


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Pizza with a Cop event banner featuring police and Roll-N-Crust logos, date and time details, and a pizza on a wooden peel. [ https://www.fremontpolice.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/505/16?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Join the Fremont Police Department for Pizza with a Cop at Roll-N-Crust


Grab a slice, meet some of our officers, and enjoy a chance to *connect with your local police department [ https://www.fremontpolice.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/505/16?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details

Roll-N-Crust

46600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539

Thursday, September 10

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm






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Upcoming Events

*Every Friday Through October* [ https://www.fremontstreeteats.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*: *Fremont Street Eats, every Friday from 5:00 pm 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.

*Niles Concerts on the Plaza* [ https://www.niles.org/concerts-on-the-plaza?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] by the Niles Main Street Association: 9/12, 10/10, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Niles Town Plaza, 37482 Niles Blvd.

*Pacific Commons Summer Concert Series* [ https://pacificcommons.com/events/pacific-commons-shopping-center-summer-concert-series-64a11e08-fffe-4b0e-9fec-25b2bdc5fdd5?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], Dates: 9/25, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, The Block at Pacific Commons, 43440 Boscell Rd.

*56th Annual Textile Exhibition [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/facilities-rentals/community-centers/olive-hyde-art-gallery?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*, In-Person Exhibition from August 20 – October 3, at the Olive Hyde Art Gallery, 123 Washington Blvd. Virtual Exhibition: August 13 – October 3.

*Ohlone College Flea Market* [ https://www.ohlone.edu/flea-market?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] every March through November (rain or shine) on the second Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, at 43600 Mission Blvd. Lot E.

*Monday, September 7 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3777/17?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=1709 ]*: City offices closed in observance of Labor Day.

*Tuesday, September 8 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/608/608?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=4797 ]*: City Council Closed Session, at 6:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.

*Tuesday, September 8 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/609/608?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=4797 ]*: City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.

*Thursday, September 10 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4287/17?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=1709 ]*: Economic Development Advisory Commission, at 9:00 am, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A.

*Thursday, September 10* [ https://www.fremontpolice.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/505/16?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]: Pizza with a Cop, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Roll N Crust, 46600 Mission Blvd.

*Friday, September 18* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/events/movies-under-the-stars?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*: *Movies Under the Stars: How To Train Your Dragon (2025 Live Action). Movie starts in the evening after sunset, at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy).

*Friday, September 18* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3364/17?curm=9&cury=2026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=1709 ]: Casino Night Fundraiser: 3rd Annual Sip, Sparkle, and Roll, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Age Well Center at South Fremont, 47111 Mission Falls Ct.

*Saturday, September 19* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/events/coastal-cleanup-day?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]: Coastal Cleanup Day, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Cleanup events throughout Fremont. (Registration opens Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 am.)

*Saturday, September 19* [ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bart-lets-glow-anime-festival-2026-tickets-1997913990528?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= ]: Let’s Glow! BART Anime Festival, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Warm Springs/South Fremont Station, 45193 Warm Springs Blvd.

*Wednesday, September 23 [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-building-permit-services/fremont-decoto-land-development-plan?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*: Informational Community Meeting for the Fremont-Decoto Land Development Plan (LDP), from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Centerville Community Center, 3355 Country Dr.

*Sunday, September 27* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4238/17?curm=9&cury=2026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=1709 ]: Disability Resource Fair, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave.

*Tuesday, September 29* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4262/7?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&widgetId=1715 ]: Town Hall with Mayor Salwan, at the Downtown Event Center, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

*Friday, October 2* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/events/movies-under-the-stars?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]*: *Movies Under the Stars: Finding Nemo (2003). Movie starts in the evening after sunset, at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy).

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