Politics & Government
San Ramon Sept. 29 Weekly Update
Iron Horse Trail construction + Bollinger Fountain repairs + Oktoberfest tickets + bullying prevention workshop + more
09/28/2023
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing Construction Update
Night Work Continues on Bollinger Canyon Road through Fri, Sep 29
Construction continues on the Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road.
Night work (8 p.m. to 5 a.m.) is scheduled to take place through Friday, September 29. This week’s night work will only impact westbound Bollinger Canyon Road from Alcosta Blvd to BR1E, by reducing the lanes adjacent to the work to one lane.
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Please use caution when traveling through the construction zone.
Bollinger Fountain Operational
Visit City Website for Fountain Hours
On September 14, the repaired Bollinger Fountain display pump was delivered and reinstalled. Upon installation, the pump and motor were tested for proper operations and programmed to operate on the fountain’s preset schedule of 6 a.m.–10 a.m. and 5–10 p.m. Monday – Friday, and 9 a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Fountain lighting will operate according to sunrise and sunset.
Last Chance to Book Food Tickets for Oktoberfest: Fri, Sep 29
presented by the San Ramon Historic Foundation
Event Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Forest Home Farms (19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd)
San Ramon's own Olympia Fields Brass Band will provide familiar songs, and the Golden Gate Bavarian Dancers will teach you how to polka!
Taste beers from local breweries—or, if you don’t like beer, have a glass of wine or some cider. Enjoy tasty food for lunch and snack on some fresh kettle corn. Take home one of the new Forest Home Farms cups.
For more information, and to purchase food tickets by Friday, September 29, please visit the link below.
FREE Teenpower Virtual Bullying Prevention Workshop
Monday, October 2 from 4:30–6 p.m.
Virtual Class on Zoom
Ages 10–14
Learn skills to protect yourself and others from bullying, harassment, and assault. With coaching from a Teenpower instructor and City of San Ramon staff, participating youth will practice ways to:
- Spot trouble early and avoid it
- Take charge of personal safety
- Deal with threats and identity attacks
- Make safety plans with friends and family
- Set boundaries with friends, family, co-workers, etc.
- Be an effective safety advocate for yourself & others
Register online using keyword bully. For questions, contact Edwin Tse by email at etse@sanramon.ca.gov or phone at 925-973-3326.
Open Space Advocates Forum Survey
Closes Thursday, October 5 at 5 p.m.
Are you interested in Open Space? Would you like to gather with others to discuss and share best practices to protect and make accessible open space in your community?
The San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee has a goal to host a meeting with open space advocates and agencies to develop and enhance partnerships and share best practices.
This survey will help staff and the advisory committee determine what type of forum would best meet the needs of the open space advocates community, and what issues the attendees might be interested in discussing.
If you or your agency is interested in participating, please complete this 5-minute survey. The survey will close on Thursday, October 5 at 5 p.m.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to Brad Morris at bmorris@sanramon.ca.gov or at (925) 973-2604.
Teen Service and Leadership Program
Thursdays, October 5–December 7 from 4:30 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
Ages 12–17
San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
Fee: $299 (R) / $373.75 (NR)
The City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department created the Teen Service and Leadership program to give teens in San Ramon meaningful opportunities, in their community, to help them grow and become future leaders.
Participants will gain hands on experiences within the Parks & Community Services department learning to work as a team, meet deadlines, assist with community events, network with City Staff and learn important “soft skills” to interact with the public and co-workers. In addition to learned skills, this is a great item to add on resumes and college applications.
This nine-week program will take place in the classroom, as well as include several outside of the classroom community service experiences on weekends and evenings to provide beneficial volunteer opportunities.
- Volunteering at City Special Events
- Volunteering at Youth Sports Programs
- Volunteering at Forest Home Farms Events & Programs
> Register online using keyword leadership
40th Run for Education
Sunday, October 8 from 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
2700 Camino Ramon
Join the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s 40th Run for Education on Sunday, October 8.
A full day of activities is planned for serious runners, casual walkers, parents and caregivers pushing strollers, adults, and children alike.
Come for The Run and stay for the Fun: live bands, kids’ zone, school choirs, food, refreshing drinks, and more to celebrate Excellence in Education in the San Ramon Valley USD!
Updated Start Date: Lap Swim Moves to Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center Beginning October 9
Construction on San Ramon Olympic Pool Facilities Takes Place Oct–Jan
Beginning October 9 the San Ramon Olympic Pool facilities (9900 Broadmoor Drive) will be under construction. All lap swim will be moved to Doughtery Valley Aquatic Center (10550 Albion Road).
Locker rooms and family changing rooms will be modernized during the renovation. There will be no changes to the lap swimming schedule.
Culture in the Community Returns October 15!
San Ramon Central Park & Community Center
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Culture in the Community returns to San Ramon's Central Park (12501 Alcosta Blvd) on Sunday, October 15 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
This unique community event celebrates San Ramon's diverse cultures and nationalities through dance, music, food, and games. Enjoy a wide range of cultural performances, meet liaisons to learn about their different cultures, and enjoy crafts and games from around the world.
Save the Date!
40th Anniversary Light Parade
Saturday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Along Camino Ramon
Participant Applications Due by October 22
San Ramon’s 40th Anniversary Light Parade is an event for all families, neighborhood groups and businesses to come together and celebrate San Ramon. Light up the night with this evening birthday-themed LIGHT parade, stretching along Camino Ramon to Bishop Drive. Dancers, illuminated floats, bands, auto clubs, and entertainment will make this a luminescent birthday celebration for the whole San Ramon community.
We invite everyone to join us in celebrating 40 years of San Ramon by participating or watching this year’s parade.
Youth groups, cultural performers, marching bands, local businesses, non-profits, auto clubs, veterans and other community groups are highly encouraged to be part of the action and participate in the parade. Groups may creatively enter in any size as marching groups, performing groups, vehicles, illuminated floats and more.
For parade information, and to register to participate, please visit the link below.
> More Information & Registration
Questions or comments? Please email SRparade@sanramon.ca.gov
Coming Soon: Nine (9) Units at City Village through San Ramon Below Market Rate (BMR) Home Ownership Program
Opportunity Drawing Deadline: Friday, October 27 at 5 p.m.
Nine (9) Below Market Rate (BMR) units at The Towns at City Village by Summerhill Homes will soon be released for purchase via lottery. The deadline to enter the opportunity drawing lottery for these units is Friday, October 27, 2023 at 5 p.m.
City Village, a collection of 404 homes, will include a two-acre public park and open spaces, walking and biking trails, gathering nodes, seating areas, and a community barbecue area.
The three distinct neighborhoods include The Towns, The Rows, and The Courts. The Towns is a collection of 136 three-level attached townhomes with three or four bedrooms, ranging from 1,720 to 2,250 sq. ft. Within the nine (9) upcoming units, opportunities will be available for Very Low, Low, and Moderate Income households (click here to view income categories and household sizes).
HouseKeys will be administering the lottery on behalf of the City of San Ramon. Applicants must enter the appropriate opportunity drawing by visiting the HouseKeys website. Additionally, the deadline to submit all supporting files for the opportunity drawing is November 10, 2023.
The City of San Ramon is NOT offering any Down Payment Assistance.
For more information about applying for BMR opportunities or registering with the City, please visit the City's dedicated HouseKeys website, call 1-877-460-KEYS (5397), or email customerservice@housekeys.org
> More Information and Applications from HouseKeys
Volunteer Opportunity: City Hall Docents
The San Ramon City Clerk’s office is seeking docents to lead third grade school tours of City Hall during the 2023/24 school year. The program includes a tour of City Hall, and a scripted mock City Council meeting.
The tours are scheduled on weekdays from 9:30–11 a.m. Docents do not need to be present for every tour and may select dates when available.
All volunteers must pass a background and fingerprint check. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk.
If you are interested in scheduling school tours, or would like additional information on the program, please call the City Clerk's office at (925) 973-2539 or email cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov.
MTC Express Carpool Check Pilot Program
Smartphone App Pilot
Do you carpool along the I-680 Contra Costa Corridor between Dublin and Martinez? If so, you could earn up to $300* by participating in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Express Carpool Check Pilot.
MTC has partnered with RideFlag Technologies to see how well a new smartphone app works to verify carpools in an MTC Express Lane. If successful, the technology could one day be used to make sure that only verified carpools receive toll discounts in express lanes.
Better compliance with rules would result in faster, more reliable trips for buses, carpools and those willing to pay to use the lanes.
MTC is seeking volunteers to participate in this pilot program.
*You can participate in up to three 30-day testing periods. Each 30-day testing period you will earn a $100 Amazon e-gift card.
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 - Adult Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- Irrigation and Landscaping Maintenance Technician I/II
- Lifeguard I / II
- Nutrition Program Assistant
- Police Officer
- 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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