COVID-19 Update: Upcoming Re-Openings & Virtual Events

City of San Ramon sent this bulletin at 06/11/2020 04:38 PM PDT

Dear San Ramon Community,

The most recent Public Health Order issued by Contra Costa County Health Services took effect on Friday, June 5.

The order allows the following businesses and activities to re-open, with modifications:

  • Outdoor dining
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Dog parks
  • Outdoor picnic and barbecue spaces
  • Single-family overnight camping
  • Religious services


Read the latest Health Order and related documents

Read the County's updated Health Order FAQ

Read a full list of What's Open in Contra Costa County

Read the State of California's Industry Guidance for Re-Opening


Contra Costa County Health Services has also released a re-opening timeline for additional businesses and activities in Contra Costa County.

June 17

  • Hair salons and barbershops

July 1

  • Indoor dining
  • Bars (with or without food)
  • Gyms and fitness centers
  • Limited indoor leisure (arcades, billiards, bowling alleys)
  • Indoor museums
  • Hotels (for tourism & individual travel)

July/August

  • Schools, including primary, secondary, and higher education (contact your local school district for start date)


As the dates above approach, additional re-opening guidelines are expected from Contra Costa County and the State of California. Updates will be posted on the City of San Ramon's website, and shared via email and social media.

Throughout re-opening, residents should continue to social distance, wear cloth face coverings in public, enhance hand hygiene, and stay home when sick.

Safer Social Interactions

Contra Costa Health Services has also released Guidelines for Safer Social Interactions. Read the tips for reducing your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 as modified in-person interactions begin to resume.

 

June is Dine Out San Ramon Month

Under the June 5 Health Order from Contra Costa County, outdoor dining is now permitted with modifications. On Tuesday, June 9, the San Ramon City Council issued a proclamation declaring June "Dine Out San Ramon" Month, encouraging residents to dine locally and support San Ramon restaurants.

 

Virtual Mayor's Breakfast: Friday, June 12

This week’s community update, hosted by San Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson, will be streamed live on YouTube on Friday, June 12 at 9 a.m. Guests include Joe Gorton, San Ramon City Manager; Candace Andersen, Contra Costa County District 2 Supervisor; Tracey Lewis Taylor, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare COO; Ann Lucena, San Ramon Regional Medical Center CEO; and Dr. Patrick Joseph, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California.

More information and recordings of all Virtual Mayor’s Breakfasts

 

Modified Summer Camps Now in Session

San Ramon Summer Camps have begun, and are open for registration throughout the summer. All camps will be offered with modifications to comply with the most recent county, state and CDC guidelines.

Learn more about our revised Summer Camps and safety procedures, and register here

 

Local Libraries Offering Front Door Service Beginning Monday, June 15

Contra Costa County has announced that, beginning Monday, June 15, Front Door Service will be offered at 23 community libraries, including the San Ramon Library and Dougherty Station Library. The service will allow patrons to pick up books, DVDs and audiobooks placed on hold through the Library’s website.

Visit the Contra Costa County Library website

View all Library Locations and Hours

 

Public Hearing for CityWalk Draft Environmental Impact Report: Tuesday, June 16

The public comment period for the CityWalk Master Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) is now in effect through July 2, 2020 at 5 p.m. A 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

View Planning Commission Agenda for Tuesday, June 16

View Planning Commission Agenda Packet for Tuesday, June 16

Learn more about Participating in Online Public Meetings

Members of the public can submit written/typed comments on the adequacy of the Draft EIR (including name, affiliation, telephone number, and contact information) by 5 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 to:

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

 

Run San Ramon: Virtual Event July 1–11, 2020

The annual 4th of July Run San Ramon 5k, 10k & Fastest Mile will be a virtual event this year. Presented by the City of San Ramon and Chevron, the 2020 Virtual Run San Ramon is celebrating its 28th consecutive year, and this year residents can start their Independence Day celebrations with a run a walk to create a stronger community. Enjoy a 5k, 10k, or 1 mile route of your choice and post your time online between July 1–11. All participants will receive a special virtual run edition short-sleeve commemorative shirt, race bib, and finisher medal, must-have addition to the Run San Ramon collection.

Learn more and register for the Virtual Run San Ramon

 

Community Resources for San Ramon

We encourage you to explore the following information and resources are available at the City of San Ramon’s website, which 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

 

As always, we are grateful to our community for its patience, support and care for one another!

Joe Gorton

San Ramon City Manager