Politics & Government
San Ramon May 16 Weekly Update
Budget meetings + Symphonic Band concert + free pet vax clinic + committee vacancies + Art & Wind Festival + Memorial Day plans + more
05/15/2025
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
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FY26 Budget Update: May 13 City Council Meeting Recording Available
Next Public Meeting on Budget: Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
The City of San Ramon's budget process is nearly complete.
For the last several months, the City has been developing the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 (FY26), which begins on July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026.
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Thelatest step in the Budget Process took place at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 13.
The May 13 Preliminary Budget Presentation covered:
- General Fund Highlights
- Fiscal Sustainability Summary
- Projected Fund Balance / Reserve Policy
- All Funds Highlights
- Staffing Review
- Climate Action Plan Update
- FY26 Capital Budget
The recording is now available to watch on the City website and YouTube channel (item begins at 2:24:45).
FY26 Budget at City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
The final step of the Budget Processwill take place as part of the regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94583).
The May 27 Proposed Budget Presentation will incorporate any requested changes provided by the City Council at the May 13 meeting, and will recommend adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Proposed Budget by resolution.
This meeting is open to the public and will include time for public comment.
The agenda with full details will be posted 72 hours ahead of the meeting at sanramon.ca.gov/meeting.
The meeting will also be streamed live on the City's YouTube channel, and a recording will be available to watch afterward.
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San Ramon Symphonic Band presents
Odds & Ends Concert
Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
Join the San Ramon Symphonic Band for a delightful evening of musical variety at their concert "Odds and Ends" this Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (10550 Albion Road, San Ramon, CA 94582).
This unique performance will feature a collection of compositions in a wide array of styles, showcasing the diverse talents of different composers and musicians.
Contra Costa Animal Services presents
FREE Pet Vaccination & Microchip Clinic
Sunday, May 18 at 9 a.m.
San Ramon City Hall
Contra Costa Animal Services is offering a FREE Pet Vaccination & Microchip Clinic in San Ramon on Sunday, May 18 for Contra Costa County residents! The event takes place at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583) beginning at 9 a.m.
The event includes free Rabies and DHPP vaccines for dogs, and free Rabies and FVRCP vaccines for cats. Both dogs and cats are also eligible for free microchips.
Joybound People & Pets will be onsite offering free pet food and flea prevention while supplies last.
No appointments are necessary, and services will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Apply Now: Advisory Boards, Committees and Commissions
Deadline: Wednesday, May 21 at 5 p.m.
The City of San Ramon is currently recruiting for the following Commissions, Boards and Advisory Committees:
- Architectural Review Board
- Library Advisory Committee
- Parks and Community Services Commission
- Planning Commission
- Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
- Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging
- Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee
- Contra Costa County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees
- County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee
Apply by Wednesday, May 21 at 5 p.m.
Questions? Email cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov
Art & Wind Festival 2025
Sunday, May 25 & Monday, May 26
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
San Ramon Central Park
All Ages; FREE
“Let’s go fly a kite!” at the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, the BEST festival in the East Bay!
The 36th annual Art & Wind Festival features fine arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment stages, puppet shows, professional choreographed kite flying demonstrations, festival food courts, family amusement zones, a helicopter landing, sensory zone, free kite-making workshop and much more!
Featured artwork titled "San Ramon Today" by local artist Paula Kim highlights the bike, family, and pet-friendly atmosphere of this FREE outdoor event.
Family-friendly highlights include:
- FREE Kite Making Workshop: Community Center - Fountain Rm, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Professional Kite Flying Demonstrations: Field 1, Daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Kids Zone - Free Arts & Crafts: Terrace Patio, Daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Professional Skateboard & Scooter Demonstrations Contests, demos & lessons by Rob Skate Academy: Skate Park, daily 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sterling the Bubblesmith - Interactive Bubble Show: Field 5, Monday 2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
- Helicopter Landing: Coast Guard - Field 4, Sunday approx. 1 p.m.
- Coast Guard, Police & Fire District Displays: Alcosta Parking Lot, Daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Jaws of Life Demonstration (SRVFPD): Alcosta Parking Lot, Daily 2:30 p.m.
- Puppet Theater by Luce Puppet Company: inside City Hall Rotunda, daily at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
The Discover San Ramon Stage will feature a diverse lineup of music on both days. Grab some food, bring a lawn chair and blanket, and enjoy the amazing music on the grassy field adjacent to the tennis courts.
Sunday, May 25
11–11:45 a.m. Wadaiko - Japanese Taiko Drumming
12:15–1 p.m. Pacific Vibration - Island & CA Reggae
1:30–3:30 p.m. The Traveling Wilburys Revue - Classic Rock
4–6 p.m. Top Shelf Classics - Motown / Party Band
Monday, May 26
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Lady K & the Kings of Swing - Big Band & Favorites
1:30–3:30 p.m. The Idea Band - Pop Songs
4– 6 p.m. Salvage Title - '70s to '90s Rock
Memorial Day Program and Field of Flags
Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m.
San Ramon Memorial Park
All Ages; FREE
Join the City of San Ramon as we honor fallen service members on Memorial Day at Memorial Park. The Memorial Program includes live patriotic music, speeches from local officials and veterans' groups, and acknowledgement of fallen service members and veterans in attendance.
A Commemorative Field of Flags will be located at San Ramon Memorial Park (5001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA, 94583) on the lawn during the program. Attached to each flag will be a tag with the service member's information you provide. You may complete a flag on-site at the Memorial Day Program starting at 8:30 am; or complete the Flag Request Form below to have a flag placed by our staff members.
2025–26 Student Bus Passes Available
Get ready for the 2025–26 school year—bus pass sales are now open!
Click the link below to secure your ride for the upcoming year.
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District presents
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) + Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
Pre-Registration Open for May, August & September Sessions
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is pleased to offer upcoming Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainings.
Pre-registration is now open for May, August and September classes!
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP)
May 28, Aug 27 or Sep 24
6–9 p.m. (3-Hour Class)
What do you personally need in your Emergency Preparedness Kit? Have you wanted to start a kit or create an emergency plan, but have not found the motivation? It's time to find out what YOU need to respond in a disaster situation and be ready.
PEP is designed and intended for individuals and families (ages 10-110) to learn the importance of personal and home disaster preparedness, and how to survive after a major emergency. The scope of this class will prepare the individual, their home, and their family with the information, supplies, and skills needed to be self-sufficient for 7+ days in a disaster.
During this FREE PEP class, participants will learn:
● What to do before, during and after a major emergency
● Hazard Mitigation + Utility Control
● Personal and Family Emergency Supplies
● Staying Calm amidst the Chaos
Upon completion of the program, participants will have the knowledge and the resources to create a home emergency plan, build an emergency kit with supplies, and complete basic emergency response tasks in and around their home.
Note: Participants 10–15 years old welcome with an adult in attendance
CERT Training Academy
27 Hour Course
Aug 16, 17 & 23 (8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
or Sep 20, 21 & 27 (8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
TheCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT)program educates and prepares participants to actively respond in the event of a disaster that may impact our area.
CERT is designed and intended for participants to learn basic disaster response skills and how to use these skills to help themselves, their neighbors, and their broader community in a time of need when first responders may be overwhelmed.
During this FREE hands-on course, CERT trainees will learn:
● Disaster Preparedness
● Fire Safety
● Disaster Medical Operations and Triage
● Light Search and Rescue
● Team Organization
● Disaster Psychology
● Incident Command System
Upon completion of the program, CERT members will have the opportunity to participate in periodic neighborhood areaactivities and ongoing training and events to leverage and refresh the skills learned in the course now and into the future.
Note: Participants under age 18 require additional consent to participate – please contact the program administrator.
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Activity Manager – Teen Centers
- Assistant Activity Manager – Sports
- Building Attendant II
- Office Technician I / II
- Parks and Community Services Director
- Permit Center Supervisor
- Recreation Leader II – Adult Sports
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
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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