San Ramon Weekly Update: March 3, 2023

Press release from City of San Ramon:

03/03/2023

City of San Ramon News & Information Update

Friday, March 3, 2023

Plan San Ramon Update: Housing Element Certified

On January 30, 2023, the City Council adopted San Ramon’s revised Housing Element, creating a plan to meet the housing needs of our community over the next eight years, from 2023–2031.

On February 27, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) found the City of San Ramon’s revised Adopted 2023–2031 Housing Element to be in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law.

San Ramon is the first city in Contra Costa County and the Tri-Valley to receive certification.

Cities that do not have their Housing Element certified by California’s HCD may be subject to the “Builder’s Remedy,” and could cause cities to lose control over certain land use entitlement decisions for projects that include housing, under the state’s Housing Accountability Act (HAA).

Upcoming: Bishop Ranch Chevron Park Public Workshop
Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m.
San Ramon City Hall

Upcoming: Bishop Ranch Chevron Park Study Session
Wednesday, March 8 at 4 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center

Chevron Park is an office area of San Ramon that recently sold to Sunset Development (Bishop Ranch) and is being evaluated for redevelopment, along with the southern portion of Bishop Ranch 1. The preliminary vision for the property is to create a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use community that includes concentrated commercial, residential and recreational uses that are integrated with Bishop Ranch and City Center.

The City of San Ramon hosted the first Public Workshop on January 31, 2023 in an effort to solicit public input early in the process and help inform the future development of Chevron Park. The first workshop provided a preliminary review of concepts for redevelopment, including low-, medium- and high-density housing options, and discussed the pros and cons of each.

A second Public Workshop will be held as part of the regularly-scheduled Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd). This workshop will serve as a continuation of the discussion, and an opportunity for the general public and interested parties to provide input, comments, and discuss the vision for the development of Chevron Park. The meeting agenda with instructions to view or participate via teleconference or in person is available online.

An additional Study Session will be held as part of a Joint Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) / Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 8 at 4 p.m. in the Fountain Room at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd). This Study Session will provide the EDAC and HAC the opportunity to provide input, comments, and discuss the vision for the development of Chevron Park based on the prior workshop feedback. The Public Notice is available online, and the full meeting agenda with instructions to participate in person only will be available at least 72 hours before the meeting at sanramon.ca.gov/meeting, listed under the March 8, 2023 event date.

> More Information on Bishop Ranch Chevron Park

San Ramon Trails Re-Opened

During the week of February 13, Public Works began rehabilitating trail sections damaged during January's winter storms.

The following trails were re-opened as of February 16:

• 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 trails in San Ramon, please visit the link below.

> San Ramon Trails

Art & Wind Festival Performer Applications Due Friday, March 3
Vendor Applications Due Friday, March 31

The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival will take place May 28–29, 2023. Applications are open for food, arts & crafts, and non-profit vendors, plus entertainment performers for San Ramon’s largest event.

Applications for entertainment performers are due by Friday, March 3.

All other applications are due by Friday, March 31.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

> Learn More and Apply

Friday Foreign Film Series: A Hijacking
Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

The San Ramon Arts Foundation is hosting their next Friday Foreign Film on Friday, March 3 featuring A Hijacking. The show will begin at 7 p.m. at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (10550 Albion Road).

Tickets are $10 and available at www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com or the Box Office.

The movie is rated R for language. Children under 17 require an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Teen Job Fair
Saturday, March 4 from noon–3 p.m.
Pleasanton Senior Center

Looking for a summer job? Check out the FREE Teen Job & Career Fair on Saturday, March 4 at the Pleasanton Senior Center (5353 Sunol Blvd) from noon–3 p.m.

Bring a copy of your resume and dress in professional attire. At the event, you can meet with employers, participate in mock interviews, join a resume workshop, apply for jobs, and more!

Art Gallery Reception: Salma Arastu
Saturday, March 4 from 3–5 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center

The Lindsay Dirkx Brown Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit by artist Salma Arastu for the month of March. A reception will be held on Saturday, March 4 from 3–5 p.m. inside the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd).

For more information, please visit sanramon.ca.gov/arts.

San Ramon Symphonic Band Concert: Song and Dance
Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

The San Ramon Symphonic Band is performing on Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (10550 Albion Road). Don't miss this amazing performance! Tickets are available at SanRamonPerformingArts.com.

Sheena Easton & Taylor Dayne in Concert
Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

Sheena Easton and Taylor Dayne will be performing at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (10550 Albion Road) on Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m.

Hear some of your favorite '80s hits from these ladies right in your own back yard. Don't miss this show!

Tickets are available now at SanRamonPerformingArts.com

Register Today for San Ramon Summer Camps!

Summer Camps will be here before you know it—and registration is now open to all!

Registration can be completed online at SanRamonRecGuide.com or in person at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd), 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 pre-school-aged children through teens, with 300+ camp options available throughout the summer! Options include sports, enrichment, performing/visual arts, aquatics, nature, pre-school 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 a.m. and be picked up as late as 6 p.m.—it's 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—half-day camps are available throughout the city, focusing on 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!

Apply Today for City of San Ramon Summer Jobs

Looking for a summer job? The City of San Ramon is currently recruiting Recreation Leaders, Assistant Activity Managers, Cashiers, Office Assistants, and Lifeguards for summer programs.

• Closing March 17:
  Office Assistant
  Cashier
  
• Closing March 30:
  Summer Camp Assistant Activity Manager / Activity Manager
  Summer Camp Recreation Leader I / II
• Closing April 23:
  Lifeguard I / II
  Senior Lifeguard
  Assistant Pool Manager / Pool Manager

> Learn More and Apply

From 511 Contra Costa: A Guaranteed Ride Home to Put Your Mind at Ease

Free insurance? 511 Contra Costa has it! If you’d like to try commuting without a car but worry about needing a ride home in an emergency, 511 Contra Costa’s free 'commuter insurance' is for you.

Guaranteed Ride Home reimburses you for an Uber/Lyft or taxi ride home when you experience an unexpected event like an illness, a sick child, or a missed carpool.

If you work or attend college in Contra Costa County and commute by public transit, walking, biking, or sharing a ride, you’re eligible. Register now and you’ll be ready in case of emergency.

511 Contra Costa's Winter Walk Challege Continues through March!

511 Contra Costa’s 2023 Winter Walk Challenge is underway, with more than 2,300 walkers on the move. It’s not too late to join the fun, so invite your friends and neighbors.

New walking challenges arrive by email each week to motivate you to step out and explore your neighborhood. Send 511 Contra Costa photos from your walks to earn entries in our Monday drawings for $20 Amazon gift cards.

Bonus: Walking is a great, pollution-free way to get around and an easy way to get exercise and spend time outdoors. When you register for the Winter Walk Challenge, you’ll be automatically entered in the iPad Grand Prize Drawing.

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.

> View 2022 Annual Report

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.

> Learn More about REAL ID

> 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:

• Office Assistant
  
  
• Cashier
• Lifeguard I / II
• Senior Lifeguard
• Assistant Pool Manager / Pool Manager
• Summer Camp Assistant Activity Manager / Activity Manager
• Summer Camp Recreation Leader I / II
• 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
  
  
• Transportation Outreach Technician I / II
• Police Officer - Lateral
• Police Officer - Academy Participant or Recent Graduate

> 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.