Politics & Government
San Ramon Feb. 9 Weekly Update
State of the City + Crow Canyon widening + Friday Foreign Film Series + 'Things I Learned on the Trail' + more
02/08/2024
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, February 8, 2024
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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.
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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.
Construction Update: Crow Canyon Widening
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone); Partial Roadway Paving Anticipated in Late February
Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone). See below for a summary of recent and planned upcoming work.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Partial paving on Crow Canyon Road is anticipated to begin in late February. New traffic control will be installed beginning on Monday, February 12 for roadway preparation. Watch for changes to the traffic pattern to accommodate paving, and expect delays. Paving is expected to take 4–6 weeks, and may be impacted by weather.
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
TRAFFIC ALERT: Tahiti Drive between Crow Canyon Road and Bali Court will be closed continuously for approximately 4-6 weeks beginning the week of February 12, 2024 for partial roadway paving. Traffic will be detoured to Barbados Drive, which has been reopened.
> Read Full Construction Notice for Tahiti Drive
Work Completed Through 2/7/24:
- Completed soil bench excavation (removal of additional soil that was added for equipment to drive on)
- Completed retaining wall installation
- Completed traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of Crow Canyon Road and Tahiti Drive/El Capitan Drive
- Completed Job walk with 3rd party utility companies (Barbados Drive to Crow Canyon Private)
- Install colored stain on retaining wall
- Completed December 14th traffic signal turn on at the Crow Canyon Road at Barbados Drive intersection
- Completed water meter installation
- Completed EBMUD meter disconnection
- Completed Verizon utility box adjustments
- Substantially 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
- Comcast box adjustments
- Northbound Barbados Drive was opened on 1/30/24
Work Planned Through 2/15/24 (Weather Dependent):
- IMPORTANT: Partial roadway paving is anticipated in late February. New traffic control will be installed, beginning on Monday, February 12 for roadway preparation. 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 will be temporarily closed with traffic detoured to Barbados Drive.
- Intersection of Crow Canyon Road and Tahiti Drive/El Capitan Drive - remove existing right turn lane closure in late February/March after partial roadway paving
- Continue drainage inlet work
- Continue 3rd party utility adjustments in preparation for partial roadway paving
- Continue irrigation installation (Barbados to Crow Canyon Private)
- Continue roadway base work for paving
> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project
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.
Apply Now: San Ramon Advisory Committees
The City of San Ramon is currently recruiting for the following Advisory and 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
Questions? Email cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov
The Friday Foreign Film Series is Back!
presented by the San Ramon Arts Foundation
The Scent of the Green Papaya
Friday, February 9 at 7 p.m.
Front Row Theater at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
The Friday Foreign Film Series continues this Friday, February 9 at 7 p.m. at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road) with a showing of The Scent of the Green Papaya, winner of the Camera d'Or Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. In the film, a servant girl observes the lives of two wealthy Saigon families. Roger Ebert said this film is "so placid and filled with sweetness that watching it is like listening to smooth music."
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.
Things Learned on the Trail, Susan Alcorn
presented by the Open Space Advisory Committee
Saturday, February 10 from 9–11 a.m.
San Ramon Community Center
Come enjoy special guest speaker Susan Alcorn at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd) on Saturday, February 10 at 9 a.m.
Susan is an experienced hiker and author who encourages people from all walks of life to enjoy hiking. In particular, she shares the importance of hiking in her life and the lives of women.
This event is free; registration is required.
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.
Available Now: Spring & Summer Camps Recreation Guide
Registration Opens for Residents February 12
The 2024 Spring & Summer Camps Recreation Guide is now available to view online! Look for physical copies to arrive in San Ramon mailboxes early next week.
Registration opens for residents on Monday, February 12 and for non-residents on Monday, February 26.
> View Rec Guide for Spring Programs and Summer Camps 2024
Voices of San Ramon: Love and Breakups
Writing Workshop & Open Mic Event for Teens & Young Adults
Thursday, February 15 at 6 p.m.
Front Row Theater at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
On Thursday, February 15, join San Ramon Poet Laureate Jenyth Jo for a special Voices of San Ramon: Teen & Young Adult "Un-Valentine" Writing Workshop from 6–6:45 p.m., followed by a Teen & Young Adult Open Mic event at 7 p.m. themed "Love and Breakups."
The event will take place at the Front Row Theater at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road).
While attendance is free and open, if you wish to participate in the workshop or to perform, please register at the links below.
> Workshop
> Perform
> More Information and Community Norms
Tickets on Sale Now!
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 on Sale Now!
Reserved: $64 + Ticketing Fees
VIP: $79 + Ticketing Fees
> More Information and Tickets
Apply Now: Art & Wind Festival Entertainment & Vendors
Entertainment Applications Due March 8
All Other Applications Due March 29
Join the best festival in the East Bay and reach thousands of people to entertain, promote your business, non-profit or performing group!
The City of San Ramon is seeking festival sponsors, food and beverage vendors, artists and performers for the 2024 Art & Wind Festival (Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 & 27).
The City of San Ramon is looking for vendors in the following categories:
- Food and Beverage Vendors - must partner with nonprofit organization
- Fine Arts and Crafts Vendors
- Specialty Activity Vendor
- Business Event Sponsors
- Non-profit Vendors
The City of San Ramon is seeking entertainment performers for the Festival in the following disciplines:
- Dance
- Music
- Performance Art
- Family Friendly Shows
- Unique & Interactive Art
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 1/7/24:
- 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
Work Anticipated Through 2/15/24 (Weather Dependent):
- Continue demolition, excavation on the Iron Horse Trail
- Continue abutment, pier and MSE wall work on the Trail including rebar installation, concrete pours, and panel installation
- Continue utility work on the Iron Horse Trail
- Continue excavation work and placing shoring in the median
> 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 - New!
- 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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