Politics & Government
San Ramon July 19 Weekly Update
Sales tax decision + fall swim lessons + Sacred Fire Band + middle school pool party + Community Gallery Exhibit deadline + more
07/18/2024
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Tuesday, July 18, 2024
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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 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)
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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.
> City Financial Outlook and Funding Needs
Registration Open for Fall Swim Lessons!
Registration for fall swim lessons is now open! Register early for prime lesson times!
Summer Concert Series: Sacred Fire Band
Sunday, July 21 at 5:30 p.m.
San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater
This Sunday, July 21, the San Ramon Summer Concert Series continues with Sacred Fire Band, a Santana tribute band, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Park Amphitheater (12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon CA 94583)
Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair and be ready to dance 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
Middle School Pool Party
Wednesday, July 31 from 7–9 p.m.
San Ramon Olympic Pool
The Middle School Pool Party is coming up on Wednesday, July 31 at the San Ramon Olympic Pool (9900 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon CA 94583) for incoming 6th–8th graders.
Play games, listen to music, win prizes, race on the Splash N’ Dash, take a dip in the play pool, float on an inner tube, play games and more!
This is great opportunity to meet your fellow middle schoolers and make new friends!
Call for Artists: 2025 Community Gallery Exhibits
Apply by Friday, August 9
The City of San Ramon is looking for talented artists to exhibit in our five community galleries in 2025.
Exhibits are open to solo and group shows of all ages, abilities, and media.
Apply by Friday, August 9 at the link below.
Applications Open: Fall 2024 Citizen Planning Academy
Apply by Friday, August 2
Applications are now open for the Fall 2024 session of San Ramon's Citizen 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.
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.
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 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
Upcoming Changes to Eastbound Traffic
Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone).
Work Recently Completed Through 7/18/24:
- 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 7/26/24:
- Continue eastbound landscape and irrigation work
- Landscape and 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 maintenance work will take place on July 20
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 7/18/24:
- North MSE Wall structure substantially complete
- Poured Pier 3 Pile Cap
- Poured Pier 3 Pedestal
- Excavated for overcrossing stairs
- Poured foundation for overcrossing stairs
- Adjusted traffic signal indicators
Work Anticipated Through 7/26/24:
- Continue demolition, excavation, and grading on the Iron Horse Trail
- Continue embankment grading
- Continue drainage
- Continue to pour Pier 3 barrier wall
- Pedestrian sidewalk pour at south end of the project
> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
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
- City / District Engineer – New!
- Engineering Inspector (Temp)
- Police Officer
- Recreation Therapy Intern
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov
This press release was produced by City of San Ramon. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
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