City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Tuesday, July 11, 2024
Sales Tax Measure on City Council Agenda
Decision at City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m.
At the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, the San Ramon City Council received a presentation on a community poll recently conducted, and provided direction to staff on drafting language for a potential sales tax measure for the November 2024 ballot.
> Click here to watch a recording of the June 25 City Council Meeting (item begins at 55:28)
The City Council continued the discussion at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 9.
> Click here to watch a recording of the July 9 City Council Meeting (item begins at 25:52)
A final decision on whether to place a sales tax measure on the November 2024 ballot will be made at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 23.
> Official Meeting Agendas
> City Financial Outlook and Funding Needs
Summer Concert Series: Flock of Seagirls
Sunday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m.
San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater
This Sunday, July 14, the San Ramon Summer Concert Series kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Park Amphitheater (12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon CA 94583) with Flock of Seagirls, a tribute to ladies of the '80s.
Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair and be ready to rock the night away!
Food will be available for purchase from the Food Truck Mafia trucks; wine, beer, and soda will be available to purchase from the San Ramon Arts Foundation.
Don't get stuck without parking—reserve your Summer Concert Parking for $20 at sanramon.ca.gov/events
City Council Pre-Nomination Candidate Information Meeting
Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m.
City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road)
On Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m., the San Ramon City Clerk’s office will be holding a pre-nomination candidate information meeting at City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94583) on the requirements for running for City office.
Information will include an overview of forms, campaign reporting requirements, and important timelines.
You do not have to be a potential candidate to attend – all are welcome.
> More Information
Applications Open: Fall 2024 Citizen Planning Academy
Apply by Friday, August 2
Applications are now open for the Fall 2024 session of San Ramon'sCitizen Planning Academy!
The Academy is designed to educate and engage residents in the City’s planning process, and will provide an overview of why cities plan, how planning shapes our community, and the land use planning process. The course concludes with a Mock Planning Commission Meeting for a theoretical project, where the participants serve as the Planning Commission, developers, and residents.
The classes are anticipated to be held on5 consecutive Mondays beginning September 9. Each class begins at6:30 p.m.and ends at9 p.m., and will be held at City Hall. Following completion of the course, there will be a formal recognition of class participants at a City Council meeting.
The class isfree, but space is limited to 20 residents, over 18 years of age.
Applications are due by Friday, August 2.
> Apply Now
Applications Open: San Ramon Police Department's Community Academy
Apply by July 31
Applications are open for the San Ramon Police Department's popular Community Academy for those who live or work in San Ramon!
The Fall 2024 session begins on August 14 and meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at San Ramon Police Department (2401 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 95683). The session will conclude on October 30.
This is an immersive program that covers a wide variety of topics and includes a day at the range, tour of the County Jail and a high-speed driving course.
> Learn More and Apply
Registration for Fall Swim Lessons Begins Monday, July 15
Registration for fall swim lessons opens Monday, July 15. Register early for prime lesson times!
> Learn More & Register
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Launches New SRV Fire App
Available for Free Download in the App Store and Google Play
San Ramon Valley Fire is excited to launch SRV Fire, a new mobile citizen engagement application powered by GOGov. This application puts the power of SRV in the palm of your hand.
The app enables residents to connect with SRV and is available for download in the App Store and Google Play online stores. The new solution also simplifies the service request process for the staff, allowing them to easily track the issue and communicate with citizens.
To download the free app, go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search “SRV Fire” to find the app.
Summer Youth Bus Pass Now Available
$30 for Unlimited Rides from June through August
Ages 6–18
511 Contra Costa’s Summer Youth Pass offers unlimited bus rides for youth ages 6 to 18 on County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT buses from June through August.
Available at a great discount, you can purchase yours today for just $30.
Construction Update: Crow Canyon Widening
Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone).
Work Recently Completed Through 7/12/24:
- Completed eastbound paving operations
- Opened Barbados Drive
- Completed eastbound striping operations
- Began removal of pole bases east of Crow Canyon Private
- Poured concrete median tips
Work Planned Through 7/18/24:
- Continue eastbound landscape and irrigation work
- Landscape mulch installation – requires closure of two lanes in the eastbound direction during working hours. A minimum of one lane will always be open for vehicles and bikes.
- Continue westbound storm drain and grading work. This work requires closure of one westbound travel lane.
- Begin subgrade work for the northside path
- Site clean-up
- Saturday landscape work will take place on July 13
> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project
Construction Update: Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Upcoming Changes to Bollinger Canyon Road Traffic
Work continues on the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road. Please see below for anticipated upcoming work.
Work Recently Completed Through 7/12/24:
- North MSE Wall structure substantially complete
- Poured Pier 3 Pile Cap
- Poured Pier 3 Pedestal
- Excavated for overcrossing stairs
- Poured foundation for overcrossing stairs
Work Anticipated Through 7/19/24:
- Continue demolition, excavation, and grading on the Iron Horse Trail
- Continue embankment grading
- Continue MSE wall drainage
- Pour Pier 3 barrier wall
- Expect delays on Bollinger Canyon Road on July 11 &12 at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road and BR1E. Traffic signal adjustments will be taking place with traffic control, flaggers, and periods of all red flash.
> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Centers
- Assistant Activity Manager - Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- Engineering Inspector (Temp)
- Police Officer
- Recreation Therapy Intern
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov