Mr. Willis and Mr. Larsen, traffic on Morrison Canyon Road is a public safety concern as many people walk this road every day. However, the large event center at the end of the road combines an increase in road traffic and the unregulated consumption of alcohol. Today [September 19], we noticed that the road barriers on upper Morrison Canyon Road were removed.
Later this month, (9/27/25) a wedding celebration will be held at the event center and we assume hundreds of guests will be invited. The problem is that inebriated individuals can bypass road closures, imperil themselves and those using the trail.
Fremont deserves better recreational trails and improved park access. There is broad community support for the Morrison Canyon Trail as the attached petitions attest. The over 700 signatures demonstrate the public’s interest in the recreational trail and opposition to the giveaway of 1,000-feet of roadway. In comparison, the event center owner provided less than 25 signatures for their petition and has stated repeatedly in public meetings that safety is their primary concern.
If safety is the primary concern, we recommend a limitation on the number of events held, restrictions on the number of attendees and a policy of no alcohol being served. On June 16, 2025 a grass fire on the property required first responders to extinguish the blaze. Holding events in a structure that does not have fire sprinklers installed throughout poses a grave threat to guests and first responders.
This morning [September 19], we removed the last debris from the Morrison Canyon wreck that occurred on 9/3/25. The NextDoor posting shows why we are concerned about vehicular traffic on the narrow, dangerous and substandard Morrison Canyon Road.
We encourage the city to maintain road closure signage and barriers at the intersection of Morrison Canyon Road and Vargas Road. Allowing drivers to bypass the barriers imperils those walking or riding on lower Morrison Canyon Road.
Public safety is a concern we share with the community, EBRPD, the city and county. Thank you.
William Yragui
Fremont
