Politics & Government
San Ramon September 21 Weekly Update
New deputy city manager + Bollinger Canyon Road construction + Mega Book Sale + final day of rec swim + Outstanding Teen Citizenship Award
09/21/2023
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Scott Koll Joins City of San Ramon as New Deputy City Manager
This week, the City of San Ramon welcomed Scott Koll as San Ramon’s new Deputy City Manager. Koll brings nearly two decades of local government experience, most recently as Deputy City Manager for the City of San Leandro.
“We are very excited to welcome Scott to San Ramon,” said City Manager Steven Spedowfski. “His skill set and experience will be a wonderful addition to the City’s team. We look forward to the valuable contributions he will make to our community.”
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Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing Construction Update
Night Work on Bollinger Canyon Road Planned for Tuesday, September 26 through Friday, 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 next Tuesday, September 26 through Friday, September 29. Next 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.
Please use caution when traveling through the construction zone.
San Ramon Library Foundation Mega Book Sale
September 21–23 at the San Ramon Library
Calling all book lovers! Come to the San Ramon Library Foundation Mega Book Sale upstairs in the San Ramon Library (100 Montgomery Street) from September 21–23.
You will find thousands of items in all genres: fiction and non-fiction, children's and preteen, young adult and adult, and even DVDs and CDs. Come and enjoy the thrill of finding treasures to add to your home library!
Thursday, September 21 from 2–7 p.m. - San Ramon Library Foundation members only, materials half price
Friday, September 22 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. - Public Sale
Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. - Public Sale (2–4 p.m. - $10 a bag!)
Final 2023 Rec Swim Day: Saturday, September 23
New Location for Lap Swim Beginning October 2
There is one final Recreation Swim left this season at the San Ramon Olympic Pool (9900 Broadmoor) this Saturday, September 23 from 12–4 p.m. Pool entry is $7 per person.
Beginning October 2 the San Ramon Olympic Pool facilities will be under construction. All lap swim will be moved to Doughtery Valley Aquatic Center (10550 Albion Road). See below for a schedule. Locker rooms and family changing rooms will be modernized during the renovation.
2023 Outstanding Teen Citizenship Award
Apply by Wednesday, September 26 at 5 p.m.
The San Ramon Teen Council is dedicated to highlighting the positive contributions teens make in their community. Each year, the City of San Ramon Teen Council selects a high school student who has made a significant contribution toward enhancing the quality of life for residents of San Ramon during the last year.
Award applications close Wednesday, September 26 at 5 p.m.
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.
Oktoberfest presented by the San Ramon Historic Foundation
Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Forest Home Farms (19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd)
One week left to book food tickets!
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.
Save the Date: 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
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
- Assistant Pool Manager
- Building Attendant I / II
- Irrigation and Landscaping Maintenance Technician I/II - New!
- Lifeguard I / II
- Senior Lifeguard
- 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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