COVID-19 Update: Virtual Art & Wind Festival, and How to Participate in Online Public Meetings

City of San Ramon sent this bulletin at 05/22/2020 11:46 AM PDT

Dear San Ramon Community,

Earlier this week, the City shared the latest updates to the Public Health Order from Contra Costa County Health Services, which are also summarized below. In addition, this week we have new links to our Virtual Art & Wind Festival activities, and information on how to participate in public meetings, which are now taking place online via Zoom and the City's YouTube channel.

Recent Public Health Order Updates

The latest Public Health Order from Contra Costa County, issued May 18, now allows retail businesses to re-open for curbside pickup, along with related manufacturing and delivery. Vehicle-based gatherings are also allowed under specific parameters.

Read the latest Health Order, updated May 18

View the list of Additional Businesses that may re-open in Contra Costa County, and guidelines

Read the State of California's Industry Guidance for re-opening

Read the Press Release on Vehicle Gatherings from Contra Costa County Health Services

Read the Health Order for Highly-Regulated Vehicle Gatherings

Download Appendix A: Highly-Regulated Vehicle-Based Gathering Plan

 

Virtual Art & Wind Festival

For the safety of our community, this year’s Art & Wind Festival is being held virtually, with a series of daily activities to celebrate festival favorites—from video concerts to kid zone crafts and instructions for making your own candy-coated waffle pops. To take part, visit the Virtual Art & Wind Festival page, follow the City on Facebook and Instagram and tag us in your festivities using @CityofSanRamon #ArtandWindFestival all weekend!

On Monday, May 21, Memorial Day Observances from Arlington National Cemetery will also be shared to honor those who have died in U.S. military service.

 

Virtual Mayor’s Breakfast

This week’s COVID-19 video update from community leaders was streamed live on YouTube today at 9 a.m. with guests including Mike Conklin, Chairman and CEO of Sentinels of Freedom; Tyler Scott, Lead Pastor at Community Presbyterian Church (CPC), Danville; Dr. Patrick Joseph, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California; and Candace Andersen, Contra Costa County District 2 Supervisor.

Watch today's Virtual Mayor’s Breakfast, and all previous recordings and clips here

 

Public Meeting Participation

It’s easier than ever to take part in the public process through live-streamed meetings of the City Council, Commissions, and Committees, which you can join in real time on YouTube, Zoom, or by phone from the comfort of your own home.

Community members are encouraged to participate in the Public Comment portions of the meetings, either by submitting a comment ahead of time, or by requesting to speak live during the designated Public Comment time in each meeting. Specific instructions on how to join each meeting and provide public comment will be outlined as part of each meeting agenda.

To be notified when agendas are available, along with instructions on how to watch, call in, and participate in Public Comment, click here to subscribe to Official Meetings & Notices emails from the City of San Ramon.

Learn more about Participating in Online Public Meetings

 

CityWalk Draft Environmental Impact Report now Available for Public Comment

The City of San Ramon has released the CityWalk Master Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for public review. The City will be soliciting comments from public agencies, organizations, and members of the public regarding the DEIR. In accordance with the time limits established by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the DEIR public review period began on May 19, 2020 and will end on July 2, 2020 at 5 p.m.

During the 45-day review period, the City of San Ramon will hold a public hearing to provide additional opportunity for public comment on the DEIR.  The public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 7 p.m. as a Teleconference Meeting.

View CityWalk Draft EIR and Supporting Documents

View CityWalk Master Plan Information

A hard copy of the Draft EIR (with the Appendices on CD) is available for purchase at the cost of $65.00; the entire document on CD can be purchased for $15.00. In addition, residents can request an individual appointment to review the Draft EIR document in person at the San Ramon Permit Center (2401 Crow Canyon Road). If you would like to purchase the document or make an appointment to review the document in person, please contact Planning Services at 925-973-2560 or PlanningPublic@sanramon.ca.gov.

For additional questions, please contact:

Mr. Lauren Barr, Planning Manager
City of San Ramon Community Development Department
2401 Crow Canyon Road San Ramon, CA 94583

Phone: 925.973.2567 
Email: lbarr@sanramon.ca.gov

 

Crow Canyon Specific Plan (CCSP) Update - Public Review Draft now Available

The City of San Ramon has released the Public Review Draft of the Crow Canyon Specific Plan (CCSP) Update. The Public Review Draft is the culmination of an extensive 2-year public engagement process which provides a focused long-term vision for the Specific Plan area. On May 19, 2020, the Planning Commission held the first of a series of public hearings. Review by the Planning Commission and City Council will continue through the summer with adoption of the Plan anticipated in Summer 2020.

Learn more about the CCSP Proposed Update

For additional questions, please contact:

Cindy Yee, Senior Planner
City of San Ramon Community Development Department
2401 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583

Phone: 925.973.2562
Email: cyee@sanramon.ca.gov

 

Community Resources for San Ramon

As always, the following information and resources are available at the City of San Ramon’s website, and are updated regularly:

 

Ways to Stay Informed

Website: www.sanramon.ca.gov/covid-19

Social media: Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor

General Questions: (925) 973-2500

General COVID-19 Help Line for San Ramon: (925) 973-3240

Senior Hotline (English): (925) 973-3250

Senior Voicemail Line (Mandarin): (925) 973-3277

Contra Costa County Help Line: 2-1-1

Email: info@sanramon.ca.gov

 

In the midst of this challenging time, our community is showing itself to be caring, engaged, and resilient.

Thank you all for your continued commitment to remaining strong together!

Joe Gorton
San Ramon City Manager