San Ramon May 24 Weekly Update

Press release from City of San Ramon:

05/23/2024

City of San Ramon News & Information Update

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Watch Now: Virtual Town Hall on City Financial Outlook and Funding Needs
In-Person Town Hall next Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center

The City of San Ramon has begun its 2024/25 Budget Process, and is navigating rising costs that outpace year-over-year revenue projections.

The May 17 Virtual Community Town Hall, which includes a short presentation from City Manager Steven Spedowfski, along with a Q&A with residents, is now available to watch on YouTube.

The City will also be hosting an additional in-person Community Town Hall next Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon CA 94582) in the Ridgeview Room.

> More Information

Art & Wind Festival Returns This Weekend!
Sunday, May 26 & Monday, May 27
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
San Ramon Central Park

The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival is back at Central Park (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon CA, 94583) on Sunday, May 26 and Memorial Day (Monday, May 27)!

This bike-, family-, and pet-friendly festival features arts and crafts, three live entertainment stages, puppet shows, professional choreographed kite flying demonstrations, two festival food courts, family amusement zones, helicopter landing, sensory zone, free kite making workshop and much more.

Highlights for this year include a performance by Aki Kumar, San Jose’s ‘King of Bollywood Blues’, and featured artwork entitled ‘On the Wings of Butterflies’ by Pleasanton Artist Rhonda Chase.

Come for the kites; be blown away by the music, food, and family fun!

> More Information

Chevron Main Stage Entertainment Schedule

Sunday, May 26:

11-11:45 a.m. Wadaiko – Japanese Taiko Drumming
12:15-1 p.m. The Relax Crew – Acoustic Island Soul
1:30-3:30 p.m. Pacific Standard – Classic Rock & Americana
4-6 p.m. Fast Times – ’80s & ’90s Favorites

Monday, May 27:

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lady K & the Kings of Swing – Big Band & Favorites
1:30-3:30 p.m. Aki Kumar – Rockabilly, Blues & Bollywood
4-6 p.m. The Houserockers – Rock & Soul

> For full entertainment schedules, maps, and more information visit ArtandWind.com

Festival Map (click the image for a full version)

Parking Information

General Parking:

Three main parking lots provide easy access to the festival; parking at each of these lots is $10:

Bishop Ranch 1 (6101 Bollinger Canyon Road in CA, San Ramon, 94583)
Bishop Ranch 3 (2603 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583)
Bishop Ranch 15 (12647-12677 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583)
Iron Horse Middle School (12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583)

ADA Parking:

San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd. , San Ramon, CA 94583
Iron Horse Middle School (12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583)

Bike Parking:

Sports Basement will provide FREE VALET Bike Parking on the Iron Horse Trail to walk into the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival easily.

Memorial Day Program & Commemorative Field of Flags
Monday, May 27 at 9 a.m.
Memorial Park
FREE; All Ages

Join the City of San Ramon as we honor our fallen service members with patriotic music by Olympia Field Brass, remarks from city officials and veterans groups, and a Field of Flags. The Commemorative Field of Flags will be located on the lawn at San Ramon Memorial Park (5001 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583) during the Memorial Day Program.

> More information on the Memorial Day Program

Apply Now: Commission & Advisory Committee Openings

The City of San Ramon is currently recruiting for the following Commission and Advisory Committees:

• Parks and Community Services Commission - 1 regular member
  Apply by Sunday, June 9 at 11:59 p.m.
• Open Space Advisory Committee - 2 regular members, 1 non-governmental member, 1 alternative member
  Apply by Sunday, June 16 at 11:59 p.m.
• Arts Advisory Committee - 2 alternate members
  Open until filled
• Senior Citizens Advisory Committee - 2 alternate members
  Open until filled
• Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging (San Ramon Representative) - 1 regular member
  Open until filled

> Learn more and apply

Questions? Email cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov

Register Today for Summer Camps!
June 10–August 9
Ages 4–18

The San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department has a great lineup of summer camps offered June 10–August 9 for ages 4–18! Check out the full schedule of camps and register at the link below.

> View Camps & Register

Questions about a program? Contact the San Ramon Community Center at 925-973-3200.

Public Feedback Requested on Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Provide Input by Friday, May 31

As part of San Ramon's ongoing efforts to make the City more disaster-ready and resilient, the City is teaming up with the Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services (OES) to update the County’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). This Plan serves as a guide for the County to become more resilient to the impacts of natural, human-caused, and technological hazards.

The County is currently seeking public feedback on the Draft LHMP. Interested residents have until Friday, May 31 to view and provide comments on the Plan before it is submitted to FEMA for review.

> Access the document and more information on the County’s website

> Please be sure to review the City of San Ramon Annex

> Please use this form to submit your plan review comments

Your feedback will help shape the 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan!

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Shane Hsieh, Senior Civil Engineer, at 925-973-2681 or chsieh@sanramon.ca.gov.

Planned Partial Closures of Southbound I-680 between Alcosta Boulevard and I-580/I-680 Connector
May 31–June 3

Caltrans has scheduled a partial closure of southbound Interstate 680 between Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and the I-580/I-680 connector in Pleasanton Friday, May 31 through Monday, June 3.

In the closure, three left lanes of southbound Interstate 680 will be closed between Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and the I-580/I-680 Connector in Pleasanton from 9 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Monday morning.

Two right lanes of I-680 will remain open during the closure. However, CalTrans encourages motorists to take alternative routes to alleviate traffic congestion within the construction work zone on southbound I-680 in the cities of San Ramon and Dublin.

In addition to the closure on southbound I-680, the far-left lane (Express Lane) and left shoulder will be closed on northbound I-680 between Amador Valley Boulevard in Dublin and Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon.

Though lanes will be open, it’s best to avoid the area if possible. If you do access the freeway, **Please be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the construction zone and slow for the Cone Zone.**

During the closures, the contractor will replace a portion of the existing deteriorated roadway with new pavement on southbound I-680.

Northbound I-680 and I-580/I-680 interchange connector will remain open and will not be affected by the closure.

Caltrans is aware that the closures will impact the motoring public and measures are being taken to minimize inconvenience. Caltrans thanks the motoring public in advance for your patience as it works to improve I-680.

California Highway Patrol officers and message signs will be on hand to guide motorists.

Detours for the closure are as follows:

Motorists on southbound I-680 in Walnut Creek can take SR-24 to I-80 to southbound I-880.

Full Shutdown Locations:

• Southbound Saint Patrick Way onramp onto southbound I-680

Lane Closure Locations (Not Full Closure):

• Three left lanes closed on southbound I-680 between Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon and I-580/I-680 connector in Dublin
• Far left lane (Express Lane) and left shoulder closed on northbound I-680 between Amador Valley Blvd in Dublin and Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon

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
Paving Operations Under Way

Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone).

Work Recently Completed Through 5/23/24:

• Paving operations and roadway striping from the Alcosta intersection through the Crow Canyon Road at Tahiti/El Capitan intersection, Tahiti Drive, and El Capitan southbound
• Comcast eastbound utility relocation work
• Excavation and concrete work between Barbados and Crow Canyon Private
• Paving operations are under way

Work Planned Through 5/30/24:

• Eastbound grinding and paving operations began on May 21 with changes to traffic control. The anticipated duration is five (5) weeks. Grinding and paving locations are as follows:
• Crow Canyon Road eastbound between Tahiti Drive and St. George Road (one lane will be open for traffic at all times)
• Barbados Drive between Crow Canyon Road and Tahiti Drive will be closed continuously for approximately five (5) weeks (traffic detoured to Tahiti Drive)
• Intersection of Crow Canyon Road at Crow Canyon Private (flagger-controlled during grinding and paving operations). Expect some delays during final lift paving.
• Eastbound landscape and irrigation work
• Continue westbound Crow Canyon Road storm drain work and path demolition. This work requires closure of one westbound travel lane.
• Concrete work at the northeast corner of the Crow Canyon Road at El Capitan intersection. Temporary lane closures are expected on Crow Canyon Road and El Capitan at and near the intersection for short periods of time to accommodate concrete trucks on Friday, May 24.

> 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 5/23/24:

• Poured Pier 5 bottom column
• Poured Pier 5 Y-section
• 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

Work Anticipated Through 5/30/24:

• Continue demolition, excavation on the Iron Horse Trail
• Continue MSE wall work on the south side of Iron Horse Trail
• Continue MSE panel deliveries and installation
• Continue embankment fill
• Install drainage
• Pour Pier 3 pedestal on Tuesday, May 28
• Continue median work for Pier 3 – will see increased construction work in the median area. No additional lane closures are expected at this time.

> 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

This press release was produced by City of San Ramon. The views expressed here are the author’s own.