• Review of waterways, bridges, culverts and nearby trails currently located in San Ramon 4/10– Robin Bartlett, Division Manager
• Parks & Community Services Summer Trail Activities Update 4/10 – Jessica Reaber, Recreation Supervisor
• East Bay Regional Park District Annual Update 7/10– Kim Thai, East Bay Regional Park District Senior Planner
• General Plan Update as it Pertains to Open Space 7/10 – Lauren Barr, Planner Division Manager
• Art and Wind Festival Recap - Bob Peoples, Open Space Advisory Committee Chair • Envision Contra Costa 2040 Presentation 9/11 – Keith Haase, Program Manager, and William R. Nelson, Principal Planner, Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
• Open Space Trail and Hiking Program Update 9/11 – Jessica Reaber, Recreation Supervisor • Planning Department Year in Review10/9 – Lauren Barr, Planning Division Manager • OuterSpatial Hiking App and Website Update 10/11 – Jessica Reaber, Recreation Supervisor
OFFSITE MEETINGS/TOURS
• Tour of Tassajara Ridge Trail including the Southern Connection to Dublin and the Northern Connection to Danville 5/8 - Neoma Lavalle, Principal Planner, East Bay Regional Park District and Sean Dougan, Trails Program Manager, East Bay Regional Parks District.
2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Committee desires to be proactive in protecting open space as well as responsive to continuing interest by the City Council & community. The Committee established three categories, each with their own Sub Committee, that align with the Open Space Advisory Committee Charges listed in the Bylaws in which the following goals align.
I. Protection and Preservation of Open Space in the City's Planning Area a. Protection & Preservation Sub Committee
II. Management and Use of Open Space
a. Trails & Connectivity Sub Committee
III. Encourage Outreach and Education about Open Space
a. Outreach & Education Sub Committee
I. Protection and Preservation of Open Space in the City’s Planning Area a. Continue process of developing San Ramon’s urban open space inventory.
City Council Goal: 6-B
Objective: Education of the Committee and the identification of all open and green space in San Ramon
The Open Space Advisory Committee collaborated with staff throughout the year to develop an urban open space inventory map. On October 9, 2023 the Open
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Space Advisory Committee endorsed the San Ramon Publicly Accessible Open Space Map and asked that more elements be included at a future date. b. Assess open space and preservation funding opportunities. Begin assessment of funding needs for near and long-term open space acquisition goals along with potential funding sources. Receive presentations on current fund balances and proposed projects and regarding possible grant opportunities or alternative funding sources.
City Council Goal: 6-B
Objective: Identify and prioritize Open Space funding sources and education for Committee members.
This goal was deferred due to other committee priorities. c. Receive presentation from Planning Division on impact of the Regional Housing Needs Allocations along with General Plan and Zoning updates and implications on open space.
City Council Goal: 6-A
Objective: Education for the Committee
The Open Space Advisory Committee received an update from Lauren Barr, Planning Division Manager, at the October 9, 2023 Meeting. The committee provided feedback to the Planning Department on the Regional Housing Needs Allocations numbers and the impact they might have on Open Space. d. Receive presentation from Contra Costa County on the County’s general plan update as it relates to open space protection and preservation.
City Council Goal: 6-A and B
Objective: Education of the Committee
The Open Space Advisory Committee received a presentation at the September 11, 2023 meeting from William R. Nelson, Principal Planner for the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development. The presentation was “Envision Contra Costa 2040”. The committee provided feedback to the County on the presentation.
II. Facilitate Stewardship and Use of Open Space
a. Assist staff in the development of the San Ramon Trails Master Plan with suggestions of items to be included, seeking community input and providing insight to the current trail system.
City Council Goal: 4-C
Objective: Development of a San Ramon Trails Master Plan This goal was deferred due to other Staff priorities and will be brought to the committee in early 2024 for discussion.
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b. Support EBRPD and other regional agencies’ goals including identifying potential funding sources and providing feedback on potential funding scenarios.
City Council Goal: 6-B and Master Plan Goals1.2B, 2.1B, 2.3J Objective: Annual presentation from East Bay Regional Park District with an update on their Open Space acquisition plans and trail connectivity goals.
The Open Space Advisory Committee at the November 13, 2023 meeting, recommended the City send a letter of support to the East Bay Regional Park District to show support for the BART Safe Routes Grant Application for the Tassajara Creek Trail Project.
III. Open Space Promotion and Education
a. Continue preparations to host a Tri-Valley Open Space Advocates Forum to develop and enhance partnerships.
City Council Goal: 4-C, 6-B and Master Plan Goal 2.1C
Objective: Schedule and organize a meeting for 2023/2024.
The Open Space Advisory Committee discussed and approved the Open Space Advocates Forum Survey and List of Potential Attendees at the August 14, 2023 meeting. The survey was distributed to the community via e-mails and through social media posts. Given the low interest in having a forum by the Open Space advocates the committee at the November 13, 2023 meeting agreed to postpone hosting a forum until there was more interest. The committee agreed to bring this goal back in a future year.
b. Develop an Open Space Protection Progress Report for distribution in City Newsletters, news and social media outlets.
City Council Goal: N/A
Objective: Provide key information for the City Council, Committee members, and the public
This goal was deferred due to other committee priorities. c. Collaborate with the Parks & Community Services Department to promote and host OSAC Outreach events to include open space hikes and at least one non-hiking event.
City Council Goal: 4-C, Master Plan Goal 2.3E
Objective: Promote and educate the public on open space and preservation efforts taking place in San Ramon
In partnership with the Parks & Community Services Department, Open Space Advisory Committee Members led five hikes and held three outreach events during 2023. During the hikes, various topics are discussed by the Open Space Committee members leading the hike, such as, but not limited to, the purpose of the Open Space Advisory Committee, the extent of San Ramon’s Open Space, the impact on the open space, and the flora and fauna of San Ramon. The Committee
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also participated in the Art & Wind Festival and the Run For Education, distributing information and discussing various open space topics including the 2022 Vision Document. In addition, in March 2023, the Committee held a nonhiking event “Experience San Ramon’s Open Space Through Stephen Joseph’s Photography” featuring a presentation from Committee Member Adams and artwork by local nature photographer Stephen Joseph.
d. Review and provide Parks & Community Staff feedback on the Open Space web page and Outer Spatial app information.
City Council Goal: 5-A, 4-C
Objective: Ensure information is relevant and readily accessible to encourage use of each platform by the Community.
The Open Space Advisory Committee received a presentation from Parks and Committee Services staff at the December 11 meeting. The committee provided staff feedback on the website and the app. The web page currently includes information on open space, open space partners, several interactive open space and trail maps, Outer Spatial use information, trail rules and etiquette, the annual Trails Challenge, trail hikes and other trail programs, a listing of all San Ramon trails with descriptions, and information pertaining to the 2022 Vision Document. 2024 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are divided into the three categories and align with the Open Space Advisory Committee Charges listed in the Bylaws.
I. Protection and Preservation of Open Space in the City’s Planning Area a. Continue process of developing San Ramon’s urban open space inventory.
City Council Goal: 6-B
Master Plan Goals None
Objective: Education of the Committee and the identification of all open and green space in San Ramon
b. Assess open space and preservation funding opportunities. Begin assessment of funding needs for near and long-term open space acquisition goals along with potential funding sources. Receive presentations on current fund balances and proposed projects and regarding possible grant opportunities or alternative funding sources.
City Council Goal: 6-B
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Identify and prioritize Open Space funding sources and education for Committee members.
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c. Receive a presentation from the Planning Division on planning initiatives and outlook along with General Plan and Zoning updates and implications on open space.
City Council Goal: 6-A
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Education for the Committee
d. Receive a presentation from Contra Costa County on the County’s general plan update as it relates to open space protection and preservation.
City Council Goal: 6-A and B
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Education of the Committee
e. Receive a presentation on the 2024 City Funding Measure as it relates to funding for Open Space projects.
City Council Goal: None
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Education of the Committee
f. Receive presentations on the risk of wildfires and how they might impact the City of San Ramon’s Open Space.
City Council Goal: None
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Education of the Committee
II. Facilitate Stewardship and Use of Open Space
a. Assist staff in the development of the San Ramon Trails Master Plan with suggestions of items to be included, seeking community input and providing insight to the current trail system.
City Council Goal: 4-C
Master Plan Goals:1.1 & 1.2
Objective: Development of a San Ramon Trails Master Plan b. Support EBRPD and other regional agencies’ goals including identifying potential funding sources and providing feedback on potential funding scenarios.
City Council Goal: 6-B
Master Plan Goals: 1.2B, 2.1B, 2.3J
Objective: Annual presentation from East Bay Regional Park District and other regional agencies with an update on their Open Space acquisition plans and trail connectivity goals.
III. Open Space Promotion and Education
a. Develop an Open Space Protection Progress Report for distribution in City Newsletters, news and social media outlets.
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City Council Goal: None
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Provide key information for the City Council, Committee members, and the public
b. Collaborate with the Parks & Community Services Department to promote and host OSAC Outreach events to include open space hikes and at least one non-hiking event.
City Council Goal: 4-C
Master Plan Goal: 2.3E
Objective: Promote and educate the public on open space and preservation efforts taking place in San Ramon
c. Review and provide Parks & Community Staff feedback on the Open Space web page and Outer Spatial app information.
City Council Goal: 5-A, 4-C
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Ensure information is relevant and readily accessible to encourage use of each platform by the Community.
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2023 Annual Report
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Members:
¾ Bob Peoples (Chair)
¾ Henry Perezalonso (Vice Chair)
¾ Sally Scholl
¾ Diana Korpi
¾ Jaideep Vijazakar - Alternate
¾ Seth Adams (NGO)
¾ Eric Wallis – Planning Commissioner
¾ Julia Oseland– Parks Commissioner
City Council Liaisons:
¾ Council Member Mark Armstrong
¾ Council Member Marisol Rubio
San Ramon Open Space Committee
Bishop Ranch Open Space
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CHARGE OF THE COMMITTEE
• Prioritize land at risk for development.
• Recommend potential properties for preservation.
• Advise the City Council regarding opportunities and resources available for establishing a secure funding source for open space acquisition, permanent preservation, and maintenance.
• Provide a forum for community input.
• Share and seek information with other open space advocacy groups on funding sources and ways to permanently preserve open space. • Prepare and submit an annual work plan.
San Ramon Open Space Committee
April 8, 2023, Hike Along the Tassajara Ridge
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE GOALS
The following goals and objectives continue to be divided into three categories that align with the Open Space Advisory Committee Charges.
I. Protection and Preservation of Open Space
II. Management and Use of Open Space
III. Encourage Outreach and Education about Open Space
San Ramon Open Space Committee
Laborer’s Union Property
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Along San Ramon Creek Trail
2023 PRESENTATIONS
• Inventory of Open Space in San Ramon
• Review of waterways, bridges, culverts and
nearby trails currently located in San Ramon
• East Bay Regional Park District Annual Update
• General Plan Update as it Pertains to Open
Space
• Envision Contra Costa 2040 Presentation
• Planning Department’s “Year In Review”
• Open Space Trail and Hiking Program Update
• OuterSpatial Hiking App and Website Update
2023 OFFSITE MEETINGS/TOURS
• Tour of Tassajara Ridge Trail including the Southern
Connection to Dublin and the Northern Connection
to Danville area
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Protection and Preservation of Open Space in
the City’s Planning Area
• Collaborated with staff throughout the year
to develop an urban open space inventory
map.
• Received a presentation on the General Plan,
RHNA, and Zoning updates and the
implications on open space.
• Received a presentation from the County on
the “Envision Contra Costa 2040”
Management and Use of Open Space
• Recommended the City send a letter to
EBRPD supporting its Safe Routes to BART
grant application.
San Ramon Open Space Committee
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Encourage Outreach and Education about Open Space
• Approved the Open Space Advocates Forum Survey and List of Potential Attendees and discussed the results.
• Led five open space hikes.
• Participated in the Outreach Events
• Art and Wind Festival and the Run For Education
• In March hosted the “Experience San Ramon’s Open Space Through Stephen Joseph’s Photography”
• Reviewed and provided feedback on the Open Space webpage and GIS Database.
San Ramon Open Space Committee
Protection and Preservation of Open Space
a. Continue process of developing San Ramon’s
urban open space inventory.
b. Access open space and preservation funding
opportunities.
c. Receive a presentation from the Planning
Department on planning initiatives and outlook
along with General Plan and Zoning updates.
d. Receive a presentation on the County’s General
Plan update as it relates to Open Space.
e. Receive a presentation on the 2024 City Funding
Measure, “City Financial Outlook and Financial
Needs”.
f. Receive presentations on the risk of wildfires and
how they might impact the City of San Ramon’s
Open Space.
Open Space Committee Goals 2024
West Alamo Creek Trail
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a. Assist staff in the development of the San Ramon Trail Master Plan. b. Support EBRPD and other regional agencies’ goals including identifying potential funding sources.
Open Space Committee Goals 2024
Open Space Promotion and Education
a. Develop an Open Space Protection Progress
Report.
b. Collaborate with the Parks & Community
Services Department to offer Open Space
Advisory Committee led hikes and events.
c. Review and provide feedback on the Open
Space webpage and Outer Spatial app
information.
Open Space Committee Goals 2024
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Open Space Advisory Committee
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