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San Ramon Weekly Update: February 2, 2023
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02/02/2023
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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City Council Adopts 2023–2031 Housing Element
At the City Council meeting on January 30, 2023, the City Council adopted the 2023–2031 Housing Element of the General Plan 2040.
Updates to the rest of the General Plan 2040 and Climate Action Plan will be reviewed at future public meetings.
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To learn more about the adopted Housing Element, and to receive project updates on the General Plan, please visit PlanSanRamon.com
Bishop Ranch Chevron Park Update
Public Workshop Held Tuesday, January 31
On September 28, Sunset Development announced the purchase of Chevron’s 92-acre, 1.3-million-square-foot “Chevron Park” campus in Bishop Ranch off Bollinger Canyon Road. Sunset Development is in the early stages of planning the redevelopment of this property.
On January 31, as part of a special Planning Commission Meeting, a Public Hearing was held with Sunset Development presenting their vision for the former Chevron Park property (DMU South); members of the public and the Planning Commission provided comments.
To watch recordings of previous presentations, view related documents, read Frequently Asked Questions, sign up for email updates on the project, and more, visit the link below.
Additional opportunities for public input will be added to the linked page below as they are scheduled.
San Ramon Temporary Trail Closures
Several of the trails in San Ramon are closed due to damage from the extreme weather events over the first three weeks of 2023. The trail sections below are temporarily closed:
- West Alamo Creek Trail from N. Gale Ridge Road to Ivy Pointe Circle
- Monarch Loop Trail from Feathermint Drive to Valley View Park, and from N. Monarch Road to Japonica Way
- Tassajara Ridge/Hidden Valley Ridge Trail from Longleaf Circle to Kami Court
For information on other trails in San Ramon, please visit the link below.
Apply Now for City & County Advisory Boards and Committees
Deadlines: Sunday, February 5 & Wednesday, February 15
The City of San Ramon is recruiting for a number of Advisory Board and Committees.
Applications for the following positions close Sunday, February 6 at 11:59 p.m.:
- Architectural Review Board
- Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee
Applications for the following positions close Wednesday, February 15 at 5 p.m.:
- Arts Advisory Committee
- Library Advisory Committee
- Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
- Teen Council
The following positions are open until filled:
- Transportation Advisory Committee
- County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee - San Ramon Representative
Learn more and apply at the link below.
Teen Council Applications Open
Apply by 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 15
Are you a High School student and interested in providing leadership for Teens in San Ramon? The City of San Ramon invites you to apply for the Teen Council and lead the way for your age group and make a difference for Teens in San Ramon.
The Teen Council is a 17-member committee appointed by the City Council to make recommendations to the City of San Ramon staff, Parks and Community Services Commission, and City Council on the delivery of teen programs, facilities, activities, services, and policies.
In addition, the Teen Council advocates for teen issues, volunteers for numerous City events, and plans special activities for teens.
Registration Now Open for Spring Adult Sports Leagues
Softball Registration Deadline: Friday, February 17
Kickball Registration Deadline: Friday, March 24
Spring Adult Sports Leagues (Kickball & Softball) are now open for registration.
Registration for Spring Softball closes Friday, February 17.
Early Bird Registration ($50 off) for Spring Kickball ends Friday, February 17. Registration closes Friday March 24.
To download a registration packet, or for more information, visit sanramon.ca.gov/sports.
Summer Camp Registration Opens to Residents Monday, February 6
Registration Opens to Non-Residents Tuesday, February 21
Don’t let the winter weather get you down; Summer Camps will be here before you know it! This year, San Ramon is opening camp registration a month earlier. Residents can register beginning February 6 and non-residents on February 21. Registration can be completed online at SanRamonRecGuide.com or the San Ramon Community Center (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.).
This summer, San Ramon Parks and Community Services has added new offerings as well as increased offerings of camp favorites. Camps are available for preschool-age children through teens with 300+ camp options available throughout the summer! Options include sports, enrichment, performing/visual arts, aquatics, nature, preschool farm camps, teen centers, teen trips, and much more.
Camps will be offered June 5 through August 4 at several sites around San Ramon such as Central Park, San Ramon Community Center, Dougherty Station Community Center, California High School, Dougherty Valley High School, Pine Valley Teen Center, and Forest Home Farms… just to name a few!
San Ramon Summer Camps offer a wide variety of camp schedules throughout the summer as well. If you need all-day care, Camp Central offers Extended Care services, matched with camps, which allow campers to arrive as early as 7:00 AM and be picked up as late as 6:00 PM. Great for working parents! Or maybe you prefer to attend camp for a few hours to learn a new skill or make some new friends, then half-day camps are available throughout the city and with a wide variety of topics.
Learn more at www.SanRamon.ca.gov/camps or register at www.SanRamonRecGuide.com. We look forward to seeing you at camp this summer!
Volunteer Opportunities at Forest Home Farms
Orientation: Thursday, February 9 at 10 a.m.
Do you love history, have a green thumb, or a knack for mechanics? If so, consider volunteering at Forest Home Farms Historic Park!
There are a variety of ways to volunteer. There are docent positions that help with our Educational Tours, garden volunteers, and tractor volunteers. All are welcome, and training is provided!
Our next orientation meeting is on February 9 at 10 a.m. Learn more and RSVP for the orientation at the links below.
> Learn More & RSVP for Orientation
511 Contra Costa's Winter Walk Challege is Back!
Fun, free, and healthy: 511 Contra Costa’s Winter Walk Challenge will get you outside and on the move! Sign up and receive a new challenge each Monday, January through March.
You’ll complete fun and easy challenges while walking to earn entries in weekly drawings for $20 Amazon gift cards (10 winners each week!) You'll also be entered to win the iPad Grand Prize, just by signing up.
Start 2023 on the right foot and register now at the link below!
> Sign Up for 511 Contra Costa's Winter Walk Challenge
City of San Ramon Annual Report 2022
Ever wonder how the City of San Ramon's General Fund Revenue compares to other area cities? Find this and more in the City’s 2022 Annual Report, available online, and in person at San Ramon's Community Centers and libraries.
Apply Today for a Real ID
Beginning in May 2025, a REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights and visit secure federal facilities such as military bases or courthouses. A California-issued REAL ID driver’s license or identification card meets these new requirements, and is marked with a gold bear and star.
Applying for a REAL ID requires proof of identity, California residency, and a trip to a DMV office. Provide Social Security number on REAL ID application (exceptions may apply).
Wait times are expected to increase as the deadline approaches, so California residents are encouraged to apply now to avoid lines, and upgrade to the REAL ID at no extra cost.
To view a full list of acceptable documents and start your application online, click here—then complete the final step in person at a DMV office.
> View Required Documents & Start Your Application Online
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Police Officer - Lateral
- Police Officer - Academy Participant or Recent Graduate
- Transportation Outreach Technician I / II
- Office Specialist - New!
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Center
- Assistant Activity Manager - Adult Sports
- Building Attendant I/II
- Recreation Leader I / II for After School Teen Center
- Recreation Leader II for Sports Program
- 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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