San Ramon Feb. 16 Weekly Update

Press release from City of San Ramon:

02/08/2024

City of San Ramon News & Information Update

Thursday, February 15, 2024

City Office Closures for Presidents Day
Monday, February 19

The following City facilities will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents Day and will re-open on Tuesday, February 20:

• City Hall, including thePermit Center and Passport Services (7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd)
• San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
• Alcosta Senior and Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd)
• Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd)
• San Ramon Service Center (5000 Crow Canyon Rd)

Emergency services will not be affected by the holiday closure, and Police Patrol Services will continue to be provided.

For emergencies, please call 911.

For non-urgent maintenance requests, please submit a CRM here.

For non-emergency Police or time-sensitive Public Service requests, please call dispatch at 925-973-2779.

San Ramon Chamber of Commerce presents

State of the City Address by Mayor Dave Hudson
Wednesday, February 28 at 11:30 a.m.
San Ramon Marriott

San Ramon Mayor Dave Hudson will give the annual “State of the City” address on Wednesday, February 28 at the San Ramon Marriott (2600 Bishop Drive), presented by the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce.

The Mayor's address will cover updates from San Ramon over the past year, the City's financial outlook, and upcoming projects.

The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes lunch. Tickets are required and can be purchased at the link below.

> More Information and Tickets

Registration Now Open to Residents: Spring Rec Programs & Summer Camps

Registration Opens for Non-Residents February 26

The 2024 Spring & Summer Camps Recreation Guide is now available, and registration is open to residents!

Registration opens for non-residents on Monday, February 26.

> View Rec Guide for Spring Programs and Summer Camps 2024

Construction Update: Crow Canyon Widening
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone); Partial Roadway Paving Anticipated in Late February / March

Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone). See below for a summary of recent and upcoming work.

IMPORTANT: Partial paving on Crow Canyon Road is anticipated to begin in late February/March and is weather-dependent. New traffic control will continue to be installed for roadway paving operations. Watch for changes to the traffic pattern to accommodate paving, and expect delays. Paving is expected to take 4–6 weeks.

Paving will include the intersection of Crow Canyon Road/Alcosta Blvd and require a detour at Camino Ramon.

Additional paving will include work on Crow Canyon Road, Tahiti Drive, and El Capitan.

> Read Full Construction Notice for Crow Canyon Road

NOTE: Tahiti Drive is now temporarily closed to vehicles (with traffic detoured to Barbados Drive), but remains open to pedestrians.

> Read Full Construction Notice for Tahiti Drive

Work Completed Through 2/14/24:

• Completed water meter installation
• Completed EBMUD meter disconnection
• Completed Verizon utility box adjustments
• Completed curb, gutter, and sidewalk work in eastbound direction from Alcosta Blvd to Barbados Drive
• Substantially completed curb, gutter, and sidewalk work in westbound direction from Alcosta Blvd to El Capitan
• Northbound Barbados Drive was opened on 1/30/24
• Completed box and valve adjustment to prepare for paving operations
• Completed sidewalk on Tahiti Drive

Work Planned Through 2/22/24 (Weather Dependent):

• IMPORTANT: Partial roadway paving is anticipated in late February/March and is weather dependent. New traffic control will continue to be installed for roadway paving operations. Watch for changes to the traffic pattern to accommodate paving. Expect delays. Paving will include the intersection of Crow Canyon Road/Alcosta Blvd and require a detour at Camino Ramon. Additional paving will include work on Crow Canyon Road, Tahiti Drive, and El Capitan. Tahiti Drive is now temporarily closed to vehicles, with traffic detoured to Barbados Drive. Tahiti Drive remains open for pedestrian traffic.
• El Capitan - remove existing southbound right turn lane closure in March after partial roadway paving is complete
• Continue drainage inlet work
• Continue irrigation installation (Tahiti Drive and Barbados to Crow Canyon Private)
• Continue roadway base work for paving

> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project

San Ramon Sandbag Stations & Weather-Related Maintenance Requests

With rain expected to continue into next week, the City of San Ramon has made sandbag supplies (sand and bags) available to for public use.

Sandbag supplies are available at three locations:

• Athan Downs (Montevideo Drive near San Ramon Valley Blvd)
• Central Park (Alcosta Blvd adjacent to the San Ramon Community Center)
• San Ramon Sports Park (Sherwood Way)

Tips for sandbag stations:

• Bring your own shovel
• Fill bags 2/3 full
• Securely close or tie off the open end

Weather-Related Maintenance Requests:

To report clogged storm drains, downed trees, or flooding challenges, please call(925) 973-2800 during business hours (Monday–Friday,8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) or the San Ramon Valley 911 Communication Center at(925) 973-2779 after hours, and they will contact the appropriate Public Works staff for a response.

>More Information

Aspenwood Senior Apartments: Accepting Applications

Occupancy Anticipated to Begin This Month

The construction of the Aspenwood Senior Apartment project for 122 income-restricted senior apartment units, made possible in part by significant funding from the City, continues to make progress toward occupancy, and is anticipated to open this month.

The developer is accepting applications for eligible senior (62+) households through the project website (www.aspenwoodseniorapts.com). Interested applicants may also contact the developer at (925) 766-6070 for more detailed information.

The selection process will incorporate household income requirements, and the adopted San Ramon priority access-system guidelines for City-funded housing projects. This includes priority preference for San Ramon residents, and people who work in San Ramon. There is also preference given to veterans, first responders, and public employees.

> Learn More and Apply

Apply Now: San Ramon Advisory Committees

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

• Arts Advisory Committee
• Library Advisory Committee
• Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
• Teen Council
• County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee – San Ramon Representative
• Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee - San Ramon Representative

> Learn More and Apply

Questions? Email cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov

The Friday Foreign Film Series Is Back!

presented by the San Ramon Arts Foundation

In the Mood for Love
Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
Front Row Theater at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center

The Friday Foreign Film Series continues this Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m. at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road) with a showing of In the Mood for Love, listed by Sight & Sound as one of the greatest films of all time. In Wong Kar-Wai's film, a man and a woman slowly develop feelings for one another, but vow to keep the relationship platonic - even though their spouses are having an affair together. (Cantonese with English subtitles; 98 minutes; Rated PG)

This year, the Friday Foreign Film Series focuses on Asian cinema with films from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. Each screening will be followed by a group conversation led by a moderator.

Individual tickets are $12 + ticketing fees. View the full lineup and purchase tickets at the link below.

> More Information and Tickets

Teen Job Fair: Employers Wanted

The Tri-Valley Teen Job & Career Fair is actively seeking employers interested in hiring seasonal summer staff.

With more than 350 high school attendees expected, this event presents an excellent opportunity to connect with motivated young individuals.

The Teen Job & Career Fair takes place Saturday, March 9, from noon –3 p.m. at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd) in San Ramon.

Admission is free for employers, but space is limited and requires registration.

To register your business today, email Edwin Tse at etse@sanramon.ca.gov.

The San Ramon Senior Foundation presents

Rockin' Bingo
Saturday, February 24 at noon (doors open at 11:15 a.m.)
Alcosta Senior and Community Center
Register by Tuesday, February 20

Ages 18+
Registration: $25/person
Act #22839

Mark your calendars for an afternoon of Rockin' Bingo at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd) on Saturday, February 24, complete with lunch and live ukelele music! Doors open at 11:15 a.m. and activities begin at noon.

The registration fee is $25 per person, and includes lunch (pizza, salad, drink, and dessert - or choose a vegetarian meal option at the time of registration) and 3 bingo cards. Extra cards are $1 each, and Bingo payouts are $30/game.

Registration can be done in person at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd) or online at SanRamonRecGuide.com. Register by February 20, 2024.

Proceeds benefit the San Ramon Senior Foundation.

San Ramon Performing Arts Series presents

Tina: A Tribute to the Queen of Rock & Roll
Saturday, March 2 at 8 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

There is no other Tina Turner impersonator on the planet that comes close. That’s why Cookie Watkins was hand-selected by Legends in Concert, The Next Best Thing TV show and many other shows nationwide to be their Tina Turner Tribute Impersonator! She is Simply the Best! Cookie Watkins brings more than a celebrity impersonation to her performance.

Tickets: $64 + Ticketing Fees

> More Information and Tickets

511 Contra Costa's Winter Walk Challenge is Back!

Sign Up Today to Receive Weekly Challenges, Now through March

511 Contra Costa’s Winter Walk Challenge has begun! This fun, FREE, family-friendly activity includes weekly challenges with places to go, things to find, or sights to see – inspiring you to get outside and stay active.

How It Works: Simply take a walk and snap a selfie that fits the weekly Challenge theme. Submit your photo to be entered in Monday drawings for $20 Amazon gift cards. Ten winners will be chosen each week! Bonus: Just by signing up, you’ll be entered in a drawing for the iPad Grand Prize.

> Learn More & Sign Up

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 and impacts to traffic flow.

Work Completed Through 2/14/24:

• Completed CIDH (cast in drilled hole) pile work on the North and South Trail
• Completed traffic signal switchover to temporary system
• Completed equipment mobilization to the median
• Completed median CIDH pile work
• Completed traffic signal switchover to the permanent traffic signal system at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road and BR1E
• Completed adjustment to k-rail to reduce the existing closure area to the original configuration
• Received first delivery of MSE panels for evaluation
• Completed CCCSD utility work

Work Anticipated Through 2/22/24 (Weather Dependent):

• Continue demolition, excavation on the Iron Horse Trail
• Continue abutment, pier and MSE wall work on the Trail including rebar installation and concrete pours
• Continue MSE panel installation
• Continue median work

> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing

Unclaimed Property

The City of San Ramon declares that monetary sums totaling $96,733.05 held by the City in the General Fund have remained unclaimed for a period over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of San Ramon on April 8, 2024, a date not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the first publication of this notice, in accordance with California Government Code Section 50050-50057.

To see if the City is holding property that belongs to you, please click on the Unclaimed Property List, then proceed with the Claim Filing Instructions and submit a Claim Form.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Finance Division at (925) 973-2609.

> More Information

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
• Assistant Pool Manager / Pool Manager
• Building Attendant I / II
• Cashier
• Engineering Inspector (Temp)
• Lifeguard I / II
• Office Assistant
• Police Officer
• Records Technician II - Temp
• Recreation Leader I/II - Teen Center and Youth Sports
• Recreation Therapy Intern
• Seasonal Maintenance Worker
• Senior Lifeguard
• Summer Camp Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager
• Summer Camp Recreation Leader I / II

> 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.