Politics & Government
San Ramon Feb. 22 Weekly Update
Party in the Park Camp Fair + Spring Recreation + Crow Canyon update + Climate Action Task Force + Advisory Committee openings + more
02/22/2024
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Party in the Park Summer Program Camp Fair
Saturday, March 2 from 1–3 p.m.
San Ramon Central Park
FREE; All Ages
The San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department is excited to host the annual Party in the Park & Camp Fair!
This event is designed for families to meet camp staff and camp instructors, travel from station to station to learn more about all of our diverse camp offerings, and enjoy interactive games and activities set up around San Ramon Central Park (12501 Alcosta Blvd) on Saturday, March 2 from 1–3 p.m.
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For more information, and to see the summer program line-up, visit SanRamon.ca.gov/Camps
Registration 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
Partial Roadway Paving Delayed Until March Due to Weather
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 roadway preparation and paving operations on Crow Canyon Road have been delayed due to wet weather. Work requires a minimum of 10 sequential working days of dry weather. Rain is currently forecasted into March and may extend. Please watch for future updates from the City of San Ramon.
NOTE: Tahiti Drive remains temporarily closed to vehicles (with traffic detoured to Barbados Drive), but remains open to pedestrians.
Work Completed Through 2/21/24:
- 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
- Completed irrigation crossing on Tahiti Drive
Work Planned Through 2/29/24 (Weather Dependent):
- Roadway maintenance and storm preparation activities
- IMPORTANT: Partial roadway preparation and paving operations have been delayed due to wet weather. Work requires a minimum of 10 sequential working days of dry weather. Rain is currently forecasted into March and may extend. Please watch for future updates from the City of San Ramon.
> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project
Now Accepting Applications: Climate Action Task Force
Apply by Sunday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m.
On January 23, 2024, the City Council voted to establish a task force with two specific tasks: (1) to work with staff to garner public input and update the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP); and (2) once the CAP is adopted, the task force will draft a charter for Council consideration for a permanent environmental committee.
All members must be San Ramon residents. Categories marked with an asterisk (*) may be filled with a non-resident of San Ramon, provided that the person has a stake in the San Ramon business or education community.
If the City is unable to fill a position for any specific category, the Council may elect to appoint an at-large member instead.
Positions Available:
One (1) Chamber Representative/Business*
One (1) Youth (high school age, 10th-11th grade only)
One (1) Environmental climate non-profit
One (1) Energy industry representative*
One (1) Construction/landscaping/trades representative
One (1) Educational or SRV school district representative*
One (1) Resident At-large member
Two (2) Alternates Resident at-large
> Learn More and Apply by Sunday, March 17 at 11:59 p.m.
Additional Advisory Committee Openings
The City of San Ramon is also recruiting for the following Advisory Committees:
- County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee – San Ramon Representative
- Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee - San Ramon Representative
Questions? Email cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov
Aspenwood Senior Apartments: Accepting Applications
Occupancy Anticipated to Begin This Month
The Aspenwood Senior Apartment project for 122 income-restricted senior apartment units, made possible in part by significant funding from the City, has now opened for occupancy.
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.
Final Week: Friday Foreign Film Series
presented by the San Ramon Arts Foundation
Treeless Mountain
Friday, February 23 at 7 p.m.
Front Row Theater at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
The Friday Foreign Film Series continues this Friday, February 23 at 7 p.m. at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road) with a showing of Treeless Mountain, a winner at several international film festivals. In So Yong Kim's film, two sisters must look after one another after their mother leaves them to search for their estranged father. (Korean with English subtitles; 89 minutes; Not Rated)
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. Purchase tickets at the link below.
> More Information and Tickets
Tickets still available!
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
Pre-Teen and Teen Self-Defense Clinic
Saturday, March 9 from 1–3 p.m.
Martial Arts of America in San Ramon
Ages: 10–14
Fee: $40(R) / $50(N) per family
This 2-hour seminar is geared to middle-school-aged children. The focus will be in two areas: bullying and real self-defense situations. This course focuses on preventing stranger and peer violence while empowering students to understand, respect, and defend their own boundaries.
For more information, and to register, visit www.SanRamonRecGuide.com
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.
511 Contra Costa's Winter Walk Challenge Continues Through March
Sign Up Today to Receive Weekly Challenges
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.
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 2/21/24:
- 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
- Completed abutment #1
Work Anticipated Through 2/29/24 (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.
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
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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