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The Fremont Connection, March 14, 2025 Issue

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March 14, 2025






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Spring Into STEAM Event

Join us next week 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).

*Learn More* [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/events/spring-into-steam-event ]


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Fremont City Council's Mayor and Councilmembers sitting at the dais in the Council Chambers with the City Seal mosaic on the wall. [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/mayor-city-council ]
Council At A Glance

March 18 City Council Closed Session at 5:15 pm

A City Council Closed Session is scheduled for March 18 at 5:15 pm. View the Council Closed Session agenda in the *Agenda Center [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/281/608 ]*.

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*March 18 Council Meeting at 7:00 pm*

At next week’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, which begins at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave., the meeting agenda will include the following items and more:


* Amendment To Camping Ordinance - Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Amending Fremont Municipal Code Chapter 8.90 Regulating Camping on Property in the City of Fremont, and Finding that the Action is Exempt from Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
* 2024 Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element (PLN2025-00145)
* Selection of the Vice Mayor - For the Period Covering March 2025 through November 2025

Visit our *Agenda Center [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/282/965 ]* to view the complete meeting agenda and how to attend.

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*City Council Priorities to Guide City’s Efforts in 2025*

During the City Council’s annual retreat in February, the Council collectively agreed upon four priorities to guide the City’s efforts over the course of 2025:


* Economic Development and Financial Sustainability
* Homelessness
* Public Safety
* Environmental Sustainability

Over the course of the year, City Manager Karena Shackelford will lead City staff in focusing its efforts on addressing these priorities. We look forward to sharing progress in the coming year.






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Fremont Restaurant Week Begins Next Friday

Get ready to work up a hunger for our 3rd Annual Fremont Restaurant Week, taking place March 21-30! Sponsored by Fremont Bank and presented in partnership with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Yelp Bay Area, the City of Fremont is thrilled to bring you 10 days of mouthwatering offerings from over 60 restaurants all over the city. This is your chance to try something new and delicious while supporting local businesses. Visit the website for the full list of participating restaurants and special offers. 

Each year we like to hold a Fremont Restaurant Week Kickoff to celebrate the annual tradition of highlighting Fremont's diverse culinary scene. This year, join us on Thursday, March 20 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Billy Roy's Burger Co located at 3909 Thornton Ave. for an evening of delicious food and festivities. No RSVP is required. Parking can be limited; overflow parking will be at Dale's Hardware across the street.






*Visit Website* [ https://www.fremontrestaurantweek.com/ ]




*Kickoff Event Info* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3243/17 ]






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Healthy Aging Summit for Family Caregivers

The City of Fremont’s Aging and Family Services Division is hosting an all-day Family Caregiver Education Caregiving Summit on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, located at 43326 Mission Circle. Participants will learn about important topics related to care giving for an older family member, have opportunities to engage with clinicians, and feel supported as a caregiver.

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Register by March 31, 2025 *online [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fremont/activity/search/detail/16469?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]*, send an *email <fsharifi@fremont.gov>*, or call 510-574-2035.

*Register* [ https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fremont/activity/search/detail/16469?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true ]


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Clean Water Program Grant Opportunity

The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program is now accepting applications for its *Community Stewardship Grants [ https://cleanwaterprogram.org/grants/ ]*, offering up to $6,000 per project to support community-based initiatives that prevent stormwater pollution and promote the health of local watersheds, creeks, and the San Francisco Bay.

Projects must be implemented within Alameda County, and the application deadline is May 9, 2025.

Eligible applicants include teachers and student groups, youth organizations, community and environmental groups, homeowner associations, and nonprofit organizations. Proposed activities can include litter cleanups; creek restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement projects; art and multimedia projects; community outreach events; and more. Creative and innovative ideas wanted!

*Learn More & Apply* [ https://cleanwaterprogram.org/grants/ ]


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Annual Progress Report for Housing Element Implementation

*Background*

Fremont's *General Plan [ https://fremont.gov/generalplan ]*, last updated in 2011, establishes the City’s future goals for development and helps shape decisions. A key component is the *2023-2031 Housing Element [ https://fremont.gov/housingelement ]*, which was adopted and certified by the State in early 2023. This is the City’s comprehensive plan for guiding housing development in Fremont.

Under State law, local jurisdictions are required to provide an Annual Progress Report on the status of their General Plan and their progress towards implementing the Housing Element. This report must be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

*Annual Progress Report*

City staff has prepared *Fremont’s 2024 Annual Progress Report [ https://fremontcityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=2010&MediaPosition=&ID=5381&CssClass= ]*, covering January to December 2024. The report includes the following information:


* The report includes information on Fremont’s progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), which is the city’s assigned share of the region’s housing need, for all income levels, for 2023–2031. Housing production across all income levels is needed to address California’s existing challenges regarding housing supply and affordability. While the City strives to meet its RHNA targets and has created a regulatory environment that aids housing production, external factors such as unfavorable market conditions and high construction costs are significantly impacting development activity in Fremont. As the City does not directly construct housing, it relies on private developers, whose ability to build housing is currently limited by these economic challenges.
* The report also includes information on the status of Housing Element actions and programs, additional annual reporting requirements, and the status of General Plan activities.

*City Council Meeting*

On Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm, the Fremont City Council will consider accepting the 2024 Annual Progress Report for submittal to the State (LCI and HCD). This action was recommended, without modification, by the City's Planning Commission at their February 27 meeting. The City Council meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 3300 Capitol Avenue, and will also be held virtually via Zoom.

For more information, including instructions for participating and providing public comment, view the agenda and staff report below.






*Meeting Agenda* [ https://fremontcityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=2010 ]




*City Council Staff Report* [ https://fremontcityca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=2010&MediaPosition=&ID=5381&CssClass= ]






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Event Calendar

*Monday, March 17 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/272/619 ]*: Library Advisory Commission Regular Meeting, at 7:00 pm, Alameda County Library, Fukaya Room A, 2400 Stevenson Blvd.

*Tuesday, March 18 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/280/965 ]*: Zoning Administrator Meeting, at 3:00 pm, Development Services Center, 39950 Liberty St.

*Tuesday, March 18 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/281/608 ]: *City Council Closed Session, at 5:15 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave.

*Tuesday, March 18 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/282/965 ]: *City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave. 

*Wednesday, March 19* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/FlexAgendaCenter/AgendaCenter/275/606 ]: Art Review Board Study Session, at 3:30 pm, Development Services Center, 39550 Liberty St. 

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

*Wednesday, March 19 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3239/17 ]*: Mobility Commission Meeting, at 7:00 pm, Development Services Center, 39550 Liberty St. 

*Friday, March 21 - Sunday, March 30 [ https://www.fremontrestaurantweek.com/ ]*: 3rd Annual Fremont Restaurant Week

*Wednesday, March 26* [ https://www.fremontpolice.gov/about-us/transparency-portal/ab-481 ]: Annual Military Equipment Display, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Fremont Police Department parking lot, 2000 Stevenson Blvd.

*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.

*Sunday, April 6 [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/events/compost-giveaway-day ]*: Compost Giveaway Day, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (or while supplies last), Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station, 41149 Boyce Rd.

*Saturday, April 12* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3237/17?curm=4&cury=2025 ], Open House at Fremont’s Nature Learning Center, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Nature Learning Center, 40224 Paseo Padre Pkwy.

*Saturday, April 19 [ https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/events/earth-day ]*: Earth Day Fair, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Fremont Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave.

*Sunday, April 27* [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3173/17?curm=4&cury=2025 ]: 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 [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3233 ]*: Annual Intergenerational Art Competition Reception.

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


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In Case You Missed It

City of Fremont Statement on Bay Street Parking Lot Clean-Up Activities [ https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAFREMONT/bulletins/3d7033d ] 

Draft Active Transportation Plan Now Available for Public Review [ https://www.my.fremont.gov/active-transportation-plan ]

Lake Elizabeth Water Quality Improvement Pilot Project [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1269/1067 ]

Annual Intergenerational Art Competition [ https://www.fremont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3233/ ]

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