MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON – INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
May 8, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Rubio called the regular meeting of the Infrastructure Committee to order at 3:31 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status
Marisol Rubio Chair Present
Mark Armstrong Vice Chair Present
Also in Attendance: Steven Spedowfski, City Manager; Maria Fierner, Interim Public Works Director; Kathi Heimann, PCS Director; Robin Bartlett, PW Division Manager; Jon Bell, PW Division Manager; Brian Bornstein, PW Division Manager; Mike Dodds, Program Manager; Gary Manuel, Program Manager; Gary Savell, Maintenance Supervisor; Suzy Edwards, Associate Engineer; Jonette Fuentes, Administrative Analyst; Andrea Stein, Administrative Coordinator; and Debbie Hince, Administrative Coordinator
2. MINUTES APPROVAL
2.1 Minutes of the October 30, 2023 regular meeting, approved as written (Armstrong/Rubio). Passed unanimously 2-0.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
3.1 Chair Rubio opened public comment. There was no public comment. Chair Rubio closed public comment.
4. NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Five-Year Pavement Management Plan Update
Robin Bartlet provided a presentation to the Committee on the Five-Year Pavement Management Plan.
Chair Rubio opened public comment. There was no public comment. Chair Rubio closed public comment.
The Committee concurred with the current Five-Year Plan as presented and stated to continue to look for grants/other funding methods.
4.2 Dougherty Valley Tree Management Program Update and Funding for FY 2024/25 Gary Manuel provided a presentation to the Committee on the DV Tree Management Program.
Chair Rubio opened public comment. There was no public comment. Chair Rubio closed public comment.
RESULT: Minutes Accepted (unanimous)
AYES: Armstrong/Rubio
The Committee agreed that at this time due to the City’s budget challenges there would be no General Fund contribution to the DV Tree Management Program, except for $30,000 for any emergency items that could arise in FY 24/25. The Committee agreed that staff should mitigate any immediate hazards, then work on a reactive approach to issues. The Committee wishes to revisit this Program later this year.
4.3 Infrastructure Maintenance Fund Update
Maria Fierner gave a brief update on the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund.
Chair Rubio opened public comment. There was no public comment. Chair Rubio closed public comment.
The Committee agreed with the current request of $700,000 to fund the IMF for the highest priority infrastructure projects for FY 24/25; then return to the $1.5M contribution for years 2-5 of the CIP.
5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
7. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Rubio adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m.
The next meeting of the Infrastructure Committee to be determined.