City of San Ramon

The commission held a special meeting to discuss the presentation of the employee of the month and consider a proposal for the installation of a battery-operated lit scoreboard at Athens Park. The project, which is fully funded by the Bollinger Canyon Little League, aims to improve facilities for hosting larger tournaments and enhancing the spectator experience without incurring direct costs to the city.

The City Council meeting covered various community topics, including public comments regarding climate change, population trends, and housing development. A proclamation was presented declaring June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, featuring statements from local advocacy groups. Additionally, the Council held a public hearing regarding the confirmation of the landscape and lighting district diagram and assessments for the upcoming fiscal year.

The meeting focused on the concept review of a proposed residential development, including discussions on technical site constraints such as creek setbacks, drainage detention, and parking requirements. The commission reviewed the feasibility of the project in light of current economic conditions and construction costs, and evaluated the potential inclusion of mixed-use components or flex spaces. Staff provided clarification on development standards, specifically regarding density calculations under the San Ramon Village Specific Plan versus the General Plan, and addressed potential no-net-loss housing policy implications due to a reduction in the total unit count from previously approved entitlements. Additionally, discussions touched upon mandated creek riparian zone access easements.

This document outlines the San Ramon City Council's strategic goals for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The plan focuses on six key areas: maintaining a safe and secure environment, ensuring a secure financial base, providing cost-effective and responsive services to sustain quality of life, building and maintaining quality facilities and infrastructure, enhancing engagement and communication with residents and the business community, and balancing land use planning for housing, retail, jobs, and open space. The overarching objective is to provide efficient delivery of quality public services to those who live and work in San Ramon.

The meeting included public comments regarding community service initiatives by BAPS Charities, climate resilience concerns and the proposed Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, and an inquiry regarding the operation and maintenance of a pond/fountain within the city. The City Council approved the consent calendar and discussed the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating and capital budget, which includes a structural deficit balanced by the use of Measure N funds, and the adoption of the Gann appropriation limit.