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1 week ago

San Ramon parks commissioners approve 2026–2030 Cultural Arts Plan after community-driven process The Parks and Community Services Commission approved a five-year Cultural Arts Plan (2026–2030) that outlines six focus areas and 32 recommended actions, with nine priority items for year one; commissioners emphasized implementation, staffing limits and outreach.

San Ramon just approved a groundbreaking five-year Cultural Arts Plan that promises to transform the community's art landscape with 32 actionable priorities!

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San Ramon council denies appeal, approves 20-year Orchards master plan After a public hearing focused on CEQA streamlining, vehicle miles traveled and tree preservation, the San Ramon City Council voted 5-0 on April 7 to deny an appeal of the Planning Commissionapproval and adopt Resolution No. 2026-040 approving the Orchards Development Project at 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road.

San Ramon City Council has officially greenlit the ambitious 20-year Orchards Development Project, transforming the old Chevron Park into a vibrant community hub with over 2,500 homes!

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2 months ago

San Ramon planning commission approves Orchards master plan, presses for affordable-housing milestones The Planning Commission approved Resolution 02-26 to adopt the Orchards master plan and neighborhood district (vote 5-0), while commissioners and residents pressed the developer and staff to lock in timing and milestones for 99 committed affordable units, pedestrian connections, and tribal monitoring requirements.

The San Ramon Planning Commission just approved the ambitious Orchards master plan, emphasizing the urgent need for affordable housing and community connectivity!

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2 months ago

San Ramon receives clean audit for FY2024-25; general fund reserves above policy Finance Director Jennifer Wakeman and auditor Whitney Crockett reported an unmodified (clean) opinion on the City of San Ramon's FY2024-25 financial statements, general fund year-end balance of $29.1 million (about 45% of the reserve target) and an internal controls memorandum scheduled for Feb. 18.

San Ramon's recent independent audit reveals a clean bill of financial health, with reserves exceeding policy targets and promising growth in the city's financial landscape.

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3 months ago

Council introduces Canopy BR8 affordable‑site development agreement; applicant agrees to $765,000 Iron Horse Trail contribution Council introduced an ordinance for the Canopy BR8 development agreement to shift some inclusionary obligations to a 161‑unit Eden Housing affordable rental community and to increase the overall affordable unit count and depth; the developer agreed to a $765,000 Iron Horse Trail contribution and council continued adoption to Jan. 27 to add the language.

A new affordable rental community in San Ramon is on the horizon, promising 161 units to help meet housing demands while boosting local amenities with a $765,000 contribution for Iron Horse Trail improvements.

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3 months ago

Planning commission hears 92‑acre Orchards master plan; continues hearing to Jan. 20 for conditions and follow‑up City staff, environmental and transportation consultants, and the applicant presented the Orchards master plan for the former Chevron Park, a proposed 92‑acre, multi‑phase redevelopment of Bishop Ranch into 2,500± homes with retail, parks and 397 affordable units; CEQA consultant found no new significant impacts beyond the adopted 2040 General Plan EIR. Commissioners requested additional detail on phasing, parks, traffic mitigation and conditions and continued the public hearing to Jan. 20, 2026.

The ambitious Orchards master plan aims to transform a former corporate campus into a vibrant mixed-use community with 2,500 homes, retail spaces, and abundant parks, but crucial details on traffic and parkland are still under discussion.

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4 months ago

Planning commission recommends Canopy development agreement to council and approves Canopy project, boosting off‑site affordable housing The commission approved the Canopy project (416 homes) and recommended the development agreement to City Council (both 5‑0). The agreement raises the share of affordable units supporting single‑family neighborhoods, commits additional extremely low units and a $765,000 developer payment to San Ramon’s housing fund, and requires corrected allocation language before transmittal.

San Ramon is set to transform with the approval of the Canopy project, bringing 416 new homes and a significant boost to affordable housing in the community!

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4 months ago

San Ramon planning commission approves Annabelle at Bishop Ranch 12 with on‑site affordable for‑sale units The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve Annabelle at Bishop Ranch 12, a 64-unit for‑sale development at 2 Annabelle Lane that includes 10 on‑site affordable units and requests state density bonus concessions and parking waivers. Commissioners added conditions to memorialize acoustical and air‑quality recommendations.

San Ramon’s Planning Commission greenlit the Annabelle at Bishop Ranch project, paving the way for 64 new homes, including 10 affordable units, and innovative design solutions to enhance community living.

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4 months ago

San Ramon council questions $4,000–$4,500 appeal deposits; asks staff for alternatives and more data Councilmembers, residents and staff debated San Ramon’s deposit-based appeal fees (currently $4,000–$4,500 range) after a 2023 Matrix Consulting Group study estimated a typical appeal cost near $6,700; council directed staff to return with peer comparisons, hardship and refund options and potential tiered or flat-fee models for workshop review.

San Ramon’s council is grappling with appeal fees that could cost residents up to $6,700, sparking calls for change and fairness in the system!

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4 months ago

San Ramon hears Canopy (Bishop Ranch 8) plan: 416 homes and a proposed development agreement to increase affordability Staff and the applicant presented Canopy (formerly Bishop Ranch 8), a 27‑acre project proposing 416 homes (255 for‑sale single‑family homes and a 161‑unit affordable rental building). Staff urged the commission to consider the development agreement that would increase single‑family affordability to 22.5% and the multifamily allocation to 16%; no final vote on the agreement is recorded in the transcript.

San Ramon is gearing up for a transformative project with Canopy, featuring 416 homes designed to enhance affordability and build a vibrant community.

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4 months ago

San Ramon planning commission approves Annabelle at Bishop Ranch 12 with 15% on-site affordable units The San Ramon Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Annabelle at Bishop Ranch 12, a 64–home for-sale development at 2 Annabelle Lane that includes 15% on-site affordable units and several waivers under the state density bonus law; commissioners asked staff to memorialize acoustical and air‑quality study recommendations in project conditions.

The San Ramon Planning Commission just greenlit a transformative housing project that will bring 64 new homes, including 10 affordable units, to the heart of Bishop Ranch!

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5 months ago

San Ramon council creates Sustainability Advisory Committee, sends OSAC and TAC to workshops After public comment urging caution, the San Ramon City Council voted unanimously Nov. 12 to create a standalone Sustainability Advisory Committee based on the Climate Action Task Force's recommendations and directed staff to convene workshops with the Open Space and Transportation advisory committees to review charges and report back.

San Ramon City Council just took a bold step towards sustainability by forming a new advisory committee, but what does this mean for community involvement?

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5 months ago

San Ramon previews Trails Master Plan with 35 recommendations, aims for early 2026 final draft Design Workshop and San Ramon staff presented preliminary recommendations for a citywide trails master plan, highlighting five focus areas — neighborhood and regional connections, Iron Horse Trail improvements, existing trail enhancements, and new trailheads — and said a final plan will return to the commission in early 2026.

San Ramon is set to transform its trail system with 35 innovative proposals, enhancing connections and improving the beloved Iron Horse Trail!

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5 months ago

Eden Housing outlines services and financing for proposed San Ramon developments Eden Housing told the San Ramon City Council on Nov. 12 that its nonprofit operates more than 11,000 homes in California, emphasizes on‑site resident services, and will include an on‑site daycare at its Orchards project; council members pressed staff on AMI levels, daycare access, oversight and financing details.

Eden Housing is revolutionizing affordable living in San Ramon with innovative services like on-site daycare and rapid resident move-ins, aiming to redefine what home means for families.

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5 months ago

Study session held on 100-unit Orchards affordable apartments with on-site childcare; no action taken Commissioners reviewed a study-session presentation for a proposed 100-unit all-affordable rental building at 6001 Bollinger within the Orchards master plan. Presenters described site layout, amenities and financing; commissioners provided non-binding feedback on parking, pedestrian connections, play spaces and phasing. No entitlement decision was 

A proposed 100-unit affordable rental community in San Ramon aims to transform the Orchards site with essential amenities like childcare and community spaces—could this be the answer to the housing crisis?

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5 months ago

Finance director warns of $10 million ongoing shortfall; council given framework for multi-year fiscal planning Finance Director Jennifer Wakeman told the council the city faces roughly a $10 million gap between ongoing revenues and ongoing expenditures in FY 2026 and proposed a stepwise framework (reserves, pension/OPEB prefunding, 10-year forecasting, deferred maintenance assessment, department operations and revenue options) and interim fiscal guidelines.

San Ramon faces a looming $10 million financial shortfall in 2026, prompting urgent action from city leaders to reshape fiscal strategies.

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5 months ago

Discover San Ramon reports marketing gains, outlines events and internship plans for 2026 Discover San Ramon told the City Council on Oct. 28 that its first year of operations produced a spike in visibility and several local partnerships. The hotel-led tourism group said it has driven online impressions, a 42% newsletter open rate and 16 sponsorships, and outlined planned 2026 initiatives including student internships, a youth summit, a

Discover San Ramon has made waves in its first year, racking up over one million Google impressions and exciting initiatives for 2026—from a youth summit to a partnership with a minor-league cricket team!

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5 months ago

San Ramon schedules adoption vote on 2025 California building codes; staff outlines energy, safety, EV and pool changes City staff presented the 2025 Title 24 statewide building-code updates and San Ramon’s local amendments. Council voted to set the ordinance for adoption at the Oct. 28 meeting; new statewide rules take effect Jan. 1, 2026, and permits applied for before that date remain on the 2022 code unless the applicant opts in.

San Ramon is gearing up for major changes to building codes that will enhance energy efficiency, safety, and electric vehicle readiness—are you ready for the 2025 updates?

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5 months ago

Residents urge San Ramon council to pull ordinance amending Measure G language from consent calendar Multiple residents asked the City Council to remove ordinance item 5.3 (Ordinance 5.34) from the consent calendar and schedule fuller public hearings, saying the changes would remove voter guarantees in Measure G. Council did not take a final vote on item 5.3 during the meeting; speakers asked for more notice and hearings.

San Ramon residents are demanding a full public hearing on Ordinance 5.34, fearing it could undermine vital voter protections for their open spaces.

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5 months ago

Commission approves AvalonBay BR3A amendment, approves parking exception and off-site affordable transfer The San Ramon Planning Commission on Oct. 21 approved a development-plan amendment and minor exception for the AvalonBay Bishop Ranch 3A (BR3A) apartment project, allowing the project to transfer on-site affordable obligations to the Eden Housing site and to retain previously approved parking quantities under a 15% minor exception.

The San Ramon Planning Commission just greenlit a game-changing amendment for the AvalonBay Bishop Ranch project, transferring affordable housing obligations and adjusting parking requirements in a move that could redefine community living!

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5 months ago

Planning commission approves BR11 amendment, moves affordable units to Eden Housing site On Oct. 21, 2025, the San Ramon Planning Commission voted 4–0–1 to adopt a development-plan amendment and minor exception for the Bishop Ranch 11 (BR11) residential project, shifting its on-site affordable housing obligation to an off-site Eden Housing project and approving a parking exception aligned with a forthcoming city parking ordinance.

The San Ramon Planning Commission just approved a controversial shift, moving affordable housing units from the Bishop Ranch 11 project to an off-site Eden Housing site, sparking public debate on the future of community housing.

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8 months ago

City Council Approves Special Assessments for Unpaid Building Fees and Violations Resolution aims to enforce fees against property owners for noncompliance with safety regulations.

San Ramon City Council is taking a bold step to enforce unpaid property maintenance fees, potentially impacting homeowners in a big way.

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9 months ago

Eden Housing discusses community childcare and affordable housing development challenges Eden Housing representatives address community childcare provisions and funding concerns for developments.

San Ramon City is taking bold steps towards affordable housing and community support, but are they truly listening to the needs of their residents?

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9 months ago

East Bay Water Board serves 1.4 million across Alameda and Contra Costa counties East Bay Water Board reinvests revenue to deliver water to 1.4 million residents.

The San Ramon City Council is making waves by prioritizing water investment to ensure quality access for 1.4 million residents—discover how they plan to secure our most vital resource!

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9 months ago

Director Satya Ganesan pitches Open Governance at city council meeting Satya Ganesan advocates for transparency in local government through Open Governance services.

Satya Ganesan's passionate plea for transparency at the San Ramon City Council could revolutionize how residents engage with local governance.

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9 months ago

San Ramon City Council declares July 2025 Parks and Recreation Month City Council recognizes July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month to promote community well-being.

San Ramon City Council just declared July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting the vital role of community engagement and outdoor activities in enhancing our quality of life!

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9 months ago

East Bay MUD announces infrastructure upgrades and new customer assistance program East Bay MUD implements pipeline upgrades and expands assistance for struggling water customers.

San Ramon is taking bold steps to enhance wildfire safety and improve water infrastructure, including vital pipeline upgrades and a new customer assistance program for residents in need.

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9 months ago

Walnut Creek plans new filtration system to combat water quality issues by 2029 Walnut Creek aims to install advanced water filtration to address taste and odor problems by 2029.

San Ramon is tackling its water challenges head-on with innovative strategies and plans for advanced filtration systems to ensure a safe supply for the future!

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9 months ago

East Bay Water Authority outlines carbon neutrality goals and urban growth plans East Bay Authority meets 2024 carbon reduction targets while planning for future urban water needs.

San Ramon is on track to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 while tackling crucial water management challenges amidst urban growth.

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9 months ago

East Bay MUD Implements Infrastructure Upgrades for Water Reliability and Climate Resilience East Bay MUD outlines upgrades and initiatives for water supply and climate adaptation strategies.

San Ramon is gearing up for a brighter water future with ambitious upgrades and innovative solutions to tackle aging infrastructure and climate challenges.

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