San Ramon Weekly Update: January 11

Press release from City of San Ramon:

01/11/2024

City of San Ramon News & Information Update

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Government 101 Applications Open
Apply by midnight on Sunday, January 21

In the Spring of 2024, the San Ramon City Clerk's Office will host the 15th session of San Ramon Government 101, a class designed to enhance residents' understanding of city government and department functions, and encourage participation in the City’s committees, commissions, and other volunteer opportunities.

Previous class evaluations elicited these participant responses:

“This was wonderful! Greater appreciation for all that it takes to run, and manage, maintain our great City.”

“Great program! I am proud to be a San Ramon resident.”

The classes will be held on Mondays starting on February 26, 2024. The course runs for eight weeks. Each class begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. There will be a formal recognition of class participants at a City Council meeting.

The class is free, but space is limited to 25 residents, over 18 years of age.

Completed application forms must be submitted by Sunday, January 21 at midnight. Applicants will be notified of acceptance status by early February 2024.

> Learn More and Apply

San Ramon Community Police Academy Applications Open
Apply by January 31 for Spring 2024 Session

The next session of the San Ramon Police Department's popular Community Academy begins February 15. The class takes place on Thursday evenings through May 9.

The Community Academy covers topics from building searches to narcotics, DUI enforcement, and everything in between.

This is an extremely immersive program which will also bring you to a gun range, high-speed driving course, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Martinez Detention Facility.

The application is available on the City website, and can be emailed directly to MHolland@sanramon.ca.gov.

> More Information and Application

City Office Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 15

The following City facilities will be closed for business Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16:

• City Hall Offices, including the Permit Center and Passport Services (7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd)
• San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
• Alcosta Senior and Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd)
• Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd)
• San Ramon Service Center (5000 Crow Canyon Rd)

Emergency services will not be affected by the holiday closure, and Police Patrol Services will continue to be provided.

For emergencies, please call 911.

For non-urgent maintenance requests, please submit a CRM here.

For non-emergency Police or time-sensitive Public Service requests, please call dispatch at 925-973-2779.

Updated Permit Counter Hours Now in Effect
Walk-In Service 8:30–1 p.m. Daily
Appointments 1–5 p.m. Daily

In response to the emphasis on a digital service platform and the changes in customer interactions post-COVID, Planning and Engineering Services have modified the staffing for the public counter at the Permit Center in City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road), as of January 2, 2024. Based on a survey of the Permit Center walk-in customer encounters, the majority of public interactions are now via phone and email, rather than in person.

Under the previous service model, there was a morning and an afternoon counter shift with a dedicated staff member for each. As of January 2, Planning and Engineering Services have shifted to dedicated counter staff from 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. daily, and by-appointment from 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Planning and Engineering staff will still be on site for the occasional walk-in questions; appointments will be required in order to meet with a specific member of staff.

Staff will continue to monitor staffing levels and make any adjustments to ensure that customer needs are met in a timely manner.

> More Information

50% Discount on Bay Area Transit Fares with Clipper START
Discount Valid as of January 1, 2024

As of January 1, Clipper START cardholders can take advantage of a 50% discount on Bay Area transit fares – including rides on BART, County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT. A Clipper START card is available to income-qualified riders who complete a simple application form. Apply today!

Additional Clipper discounts are also available:

• Youth and Senior Clipper cards – Discounts for ages 5-18 and 65+.
• RTC Card – Discounts for riders with qualifying disabilities.
• Clipper BayPass – An employer-provided all-access transit pass good for unlimited rides on bus, BART, and ferry services throughout the Bay Area. Encourage your employer to join the BayPass Pilot Program and be one of the first to enjoy unlimited rides.

Tickets Available for San Ramon Historic Foundation Crab Feed
Saturday, January 27 at 6 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center

Get your tickets today for the San Ramon Historic Foundation Crab Feed on Saturday, January 27 at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd). The event begins with a no-host social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

All proceeds will go towards the new sheep barn flooring at Forest Home Farms Historic Park.

> More Information and Tickets

Construction Update: Crow Canyon Widening
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone)

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.

Work Completed Through 1/10/24:

• 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

Work Planned Through 1/18/24 (Weather Dependent):

• Continue work at the intersection of Crow Canyon Road and Tahiti Drive/El Capitan Drive - remove existing right turn lane closure in February after partial roadway paving
• Continue drainage inlet work
• Continue third-party utility adjustments in preparation for partial roadway paving
• Continue irrigation installation (Barbados to Crow Canyon Private)
• Continue sidewalk, curb, and gutter grading and installation
• Open Northbound Barbados Drive in February
• Continue roadway base work for paving
• NOTE: Partial roadway paving is anticipated in February. Paving will include the intersection of Crow Canyon Road/Alcosta Blvd and require a detour at Camino Ramon. Additional February paving will include work on Crow Canyon Road, Tahiti Drive, and El Capitan. Please watch for future updates from the City of San Ramon.

> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project

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 1/10/24:

• 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

Work Anticipated Through 1/18/24 (Weather Dependent):

• Continue demolition, excavation on the Iron Horse Trail
• Continue abutment and MSE wall work on the Trail including rebar installation, concrete pours, and panel installation
• Continue pier formation
• Continue utility work on the Iron Horse Trail

> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing

Starting in February: Sound and Artist Studios Available to Rent at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center

The Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road) has 6 Creative Studios for artists to rent for a private space to create; plus 2 Sound Studios available for instrument and voice lessons/practice, podcast recording, and voice recording.

Artist studios are available on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis starting in February.

Sound studios are available hourly at $20 per hour for residents and $25 non-residents.

Click here to join the interest list and learn more about these great spaces to create!

For questions or more information, please email Adam Chow at achow@sanramon.ca.gov.

Art & Wind Festival Applications Now Open
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

> Learn More & Apply

Sign Up Now: Lifeguard Certification Classes

Next Course: February 24–March 3, 2024

The next Lifeguard certification course begins February 24! Sign up today for the weekend February Session (Feb 24–Mar 3) or for the Spring Break Course (Apr 1–5):

February Course
Feb 24–Mar 3, 2024
Sat/Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Activity #22556

Spring Break Course
Apr 1–5, 2024
Mon–Fri, 9:15 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Activity #22558

Additional courses are offered throughout March & April.

Plus: The City of San Ramon is hiring lifeguards! For those who successfully complete a City of San Ramon Lifeguard class, participants that get hired and work as a Lifeguard for the City of San Ramon will be eligible to receive a $100 reimbursement toward the training class fee!

> Learn More

> Register Now

511 Contra Costa's Winter Walk Challenge is Back!

Sign Up Today to Receive Weekly Challenges

511 Contra Costa’s Winter Walk Challenge is a fun, FREE, family-friendly activity. Registration for the 2024 Challenge is open! Sign up, then starting in January, you'll receive 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.

> Learn More & Sign Up

Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon

The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:

• Administrative Coordinator
  
  
• Information Technology Specialist
• Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Centers
• Assistant Activity Manager - Adult Sports
  
  
• Building Attendant I / II
  
  
• Engineering Inspector (Temp)
  
  
• Police Officer
  
  
• Recreation Leader I/II - Teen Center and Youth Sports
• Recreation Therapy Intern
  
  
• Seasonal Maintenance Worker

> More Information

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.