City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Friday, June 21, 2024
Contra Costa Elections Division presents
Upcoming Candidate Workshops
Lafayette: June 22
Antioch: June 24
El Cerrito: June 26
Have you ever considered running for office? Then consider checking out the Contra Costa Elections Division’s Candidate Workshops. These engaging workshops are designed to remove the mystery from running for office.
Experts will cover what’s involved in running for office, including how to file and appear on the ballot, campaign finance disclosure requirements, strategies for spreading your message (including social media), and what happens when you’re in the public eye.
Contra Costa Elections will host three workshops in different areas of the county in June. Learn more and sign up at the links below:
Teen Open Gym
Saturday, June 22, 7-9 p.m.
Pine Valley Middle School Gym
Act # 24999
If your teen likes to play basketball, volleyball, or indoor soccer or just wants to hang out with friends, send them out to Teen Open Gym this Saturday, June 22 from 7–9 p.m. at Pine Valley Middle School Gym (3000 Pine Valley Road, San Ramon CA 94583).
Registration and $6 fee are required. For more information or to register visit www.srteen.org
Sales Tax Revenue Measure Field Poll Presentation and Ballot Measure Direction
City Council Meeting Presentation & Discussion on Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m.
At the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, the San Ramon City Council will receive a presentation on a community poll recently conducted, and provide direction to staff whether to bring forward a potential sales tax measure for the November 2024 ballot.
Residents are encouraged to attend and provide Public Comment.
No final decisions will be made on this item at the June 25 meeting. Discussion on the item will continue at the City Council Meeting on July 9. A final decision will be made at the City Council Meeting on July 23.
> Official Meeting Agendas
> City Financial Outlook and Funding Needs
San Ramon Chamber of Commerce presents
Business and Community Roundtable with City Manager Steven Spedowfski
Friday, June 28 at 8:30 a.m.
PG&E Training Center at the San Ramon Valley Conference Center (3301 Crow Canyon Road)
At the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce's monthly Business and Community Roundtable on Friday, June 28 at 8:30 a.m., City Manager Steven Spedowfski will provide a short presentation on the City’s finances, followed by time for residents to provide input and ask questions.
> More Information
Register Today: Run San Ramon 2024
Thursday, July 4
7:40 a.m. - Fastest Mile
8:00 a.m. - 5K & 10K
San Ramon Community Center
All Ages; Fee-based Registration
The 2024 Run San Ramon presented by the City of San Ramon is celebrating its 39th year!
Run San Ramon features 5K and 10K events and the Fastest Mile. Get a healthy start to your 4th of July with this Independence Day classic. Enjoy the paved and looped course through San Ramon. The Run San Ramon 5K, 10K, and Fastest Mile will be a chip-timed race.
Register online through July 3, or in-person at packet pickup.
Packet pick-up will be at Sports Basement San Ramon (1041 Market Place, San Ramon CA 94583) on Wednesday, July 3, from 1–5 p.m. Runners can grab their shirt and bib along with any race-day essentials. Show your race bib at checkout for up to 20% off everything in-store!
> Learn More & Register
Fourth of July Celebration Concert
Featuring 3 Queens of Motown
July 4, 2024, 5–8 p.m.
San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater
The San Ramon Fourth of July Celebration Concert at the Central Park Amphitheater (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon CA 95683) will feature 3 Queens of Motown performing a high-energy tribute show to the legendary music of Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Diana Ross!
The evening will begin with patriotic music from Olympia Fields, and a tribute to our veterans.
The San Ramon Arts Foundation will have food, wine, beer, soda, and water available for purchase.
Shade structures, tents, and umbrellas will only be permitted at the top of the ridge/hill to ensure lines of sight remain open.
Additional parking is available at Iron Horse Middle School. Please see the map at the link below for ADA parking and Loading and Unloading Area.
> More Information
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
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
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & St. George Road
Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone).
Work Recently Completed Through 6/20/24:
- Completed eastbound paving operations
- Opened Barbados Drive
- Completed eastbound striping operations
Work Planned Through 6/27/24:
- Eastbound landscape and irrigation work
- Continue westbound Crow Canyon Road storm drain work. This work requires closure of one westbound travel lane.
- Pour concrete median tips
- Site cleanup
> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project
Construction Update: Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Work continues on the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road. Please see below for anticipated upcoming work.
Work Recently Completed Through 6/20/24:
- Set Pile Cap Vertical Bar Support and Pour Grout for Pier 3 (median area)
- Formed / poured North Leveling Pad
- Formed / poured South Leveling Pad
- North MSE Wall structure substantially complete
- Poured Pier 3 Pile Cap
- Poured Pier 3 Pedestal
Work Anticipated Through 6/27/24:
- Continue demolition, excavation on the Iron Horse Trail
- Continue MSE wall work on the south side of Iron Horse Trail
- Continue embankment fill and grading
- Install MSE wall drainage
- Begin foundation work for overcrossing stairs
> 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
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov