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February 3, 2023

New Date for Flag-Raising for Black History Month 

As a result of unfortunate news and circumstances the City regrettably postponed a planned February 1 Black History month flag-raising. The new date for the flag-raising is Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 5:30 pm in front of City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave. On January 31, in accordance with City of Fremont Administrative Regulation 1.10, City Manager Karena Shackelford authorized all City flags be lowered to half-staff due to the unexpected passing of a City of Fremont employee. We appreciate everyone’s understanding during this difficult time and we look forward to honoring and celebrating Black History Month with the raising of a flag later this month.

Final Results of the Keep Fremont Housed Program

With many renters facing economic challenges and layoffs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Fremont received Federal and State Emergency Rental Assistance funding to assist local tenants and landlords. The City used these funds to create the Keep Fremont Housed Program, which offered up to 12 months of rental and utility assistance for each approved applicant. From April 1, 2021 through November 30, 2022, the program approved 1,450 applications for a total of $17.2 million in rental and utility assistance. To learn more about how this program supported our most vulnerable minority communities, small mom-and-pop landlords, and low-income tenants, read the full report.  

Upcoming February 6 City/FUSD Joint Meeting

Join us Monday, February 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for the Joint Meeting with the Fremont City Council and Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) Board.

Topics will include:

• FUSD's Framework of Focus
• City staff presentation on the Housing Element adopted by City Council on January 10, 2023. 

Check out the meeting agenda for more details, including how to attend the meeting online or in person. 

Upcoming February 7 City Council Meeting

At next week’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting on February 7, 2023, which begins at 7:00 pm, scheduled items on the Council Agenda include:

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit for Pape Freeway Pylon Sign
• Impact Fee Deferral
• Proclamation: Honoring Black History Month

Visit our website to view the complete meeting agenda, as well as how to attend the Council meeting online or in person.

Fremont Fire Welcomes Deputy Fire Chief Heather Mozdean

The City of Fremont is proud to announce our newest Deputy Fire Chief, Heather Mozdean. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean was selected out of a competitive field of highly respected candidates and joins Deputy Fire Chief Zoraida Diaz as a widely recognized female leader who will enhance our organization and community.

During Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean’s nearly 20 years of service with the Oakland Fire Department, Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean served as a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief of Operations. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean obtained her degree from the University of California at Berkeley, while also serving as the Team Captain of their Division I lacrosse team. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean also holds State of California Company and Chief Officer certifications and is working on the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Chief Fire Officer Certification.

Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean has experience serving as a mentor, teacher, and leader – fostering strong partnerships with city government officials and community-based agencies. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean is also an advocate for women in fire through her participation in CalJAC, i-Women, Driven to Serve, and the NorCal Women in the Fire Service Girls Fire Camps. Deputy Fire Chief Mozdean brings a lifelong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the fire service to our organization. We’re honored to welcome her to Fremont!

Assistance for Storm-Related Damage

Residents

Residents who suffered uninsured or underinsured storm-related damage are now eligible to apply for assistance under FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. Losses not covered by insurance or FEMA funding may be eligible under the U. S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) low interest disaster loan program. 

Businesses

Businesses that suffered significant storm-related damage or economic injury may apply for assistance under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) low interest disaster loan program.

More Information

Affordable Housing in Fremont

In the next few years, more affordable housing is planned for Fremont. Nearly 800 new affordable rental units will become available for low-income households. To learn more, visit the City’s Upcoming Units webpage.

In addition, through the City’s First Time Homebuyer Program, below market price (BMP) homes located in Fremont will continue to be offered for sale as they become available. To learn more and view available homes, visit the City’s BMP webpage.

To receive information when these new affordable housing opportunities become available, anyone can sign up for the following interest lists. Those who subscribe can choose to receive the information by email or SMS/text message.

Affordable Rental Units for Adults and Families: Affordable Housing Interest List

Affordable Rental Units for Seniors: Senior Affordable Housing Interest List

Below Market Price (BMP) Homes for Sale: First Time Homebuyer Program Interest List

Police Chief Washington Selected as one of the 24th Assembly District's Black History Month Honorees Police Chief Sean Washington has been selected as one of State Assembly District 24's Black History Month Honorees. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 18, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the South Bay Community Church, located at 47385 Warm Springs Blvd. in Fremont. Assemblymember Alex Lee, Senator Aisha Wahab, and Fremont Councilmembers Teresa Cox and Desrie Campbell will be participating in this celebration.

Successful Lunar New Year Event Held

On January 28, the City of Fremont held a successful Lunar New Year Event at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and Cat. More than 1,000 community members attended this family-friendly event, complete with tasty treats from food trucks, kids’ activities, and live performances by Eternity Band, Tongyi Tin Guzhen Academy, and Dragon Rhythm Shaolin Kung Fu Special. Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Mack5, Washington Township Medical Foundation, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, and Echo Church for their event support! We’re also appreciative of the increased staffing by Fremont Police Department to ensure a safe event for all who attended.     

Canceled: This Weekend’s Northbound I-680 Closure in Sunol and Pleasanton

Caltrans has canceled this weekend’s Interstate 680 closure due to predicted rain. The rescheduled closures of Northbound I-680 in Sunol between State Route 84 and Sunol Boulevard have been moved to the last three weekends in February. The closures include President's Day weekend. 

COVID Corner

Get Free At-⁠Home COVID-⁠19 Tests this Winter

Every U.S. household is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests.

Before you throw out "expired" COVID-19 tests you may have on hand, check to see if the expiration dates have been extended.

In Case You Missed It ... :

• Statement from Fremont Police Chief Sean Washington regarding the Tyre Nichols incident in Memphis, Tennessee.
• Apply to be a City of Fremont Commissioner or Advisory Board Member and serve your community.
• Alameda County Water District (ACWD) is holding a public hearing set for February 9, 2023, at 6:00 pm for the Board to consider the proposal to increase water rates and drought surcharges for its customers.
• Children’s mental health resources to help address recent events in California. (California Health and Human Services Agency {CalHHS}).
• Register your school for the Golden Sneaker Contest sponsored by Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S).

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