• Tri-Valley Conservancy Presentation 4/20 – Mark Triska, Board Chair • Art and Wind Festival Recap 7/15 - Bob Peoples, Open Space Advisory Committee Chair • Brown Act Review 8/19 – Alicia Poon, City of San Ramon Assistant City Attorney • Dougherty Valley and Northwest San Ramon Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts Update 8/19 – Shane Hsieh, Senior Civil Engineer
• Open Space Fire Prevention 9/16 – Ron Marley, San Ramon Valley Fire District Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
• Planning Department Year in Review & Open Space Fund Update 9/16 – Lauren Barr, Planning Division Manager & Scott Koll, Deputy City Manager • Contra Costa County 2045 General Plan Update 10/21 – Will Nelson, Principal Planner, Contra Costa County – Department of Conservation and Development • East Bay Regional Park District Annual Update 10/21 – Neoma Lavalle, Principal Planner and Drake Hebert, Senior Planner – East Bay Regional Park District • Trails & Open Space Webpage and Mobile App Update 11/18 – Jessica Reaber, Recreation Supervisor
• John Muir Land Trust Presentation 12/16 – Linus Eukel, John Muir Land Trust Executive Director
2024 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 goals that align with the Open Space Advisory Committee charges listed in its bylaws.
I. Protection and Preservation of Open Space in the City's Planning Area II. Management and Use of Open Space
III. Encourage Outreach and Education about Open Space
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
The Open Space Advisory Committee collaborated with staff throughout the year to complete the development of an urban open space inventory map. At the February 12, 2024 meeting, the Open Space Advisory Committee recommended staff develop an infographic that would provide a document that would better engage the community. The infographic would focus on the key information and elements regarding San Ramon’s Open Space. The Committee endorsed the infographic that was presented at the July 15, 2024 meeting. The infographic included statistics regarding San Ramon’s Open Space and the community’s continued support for Open Space.
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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.
Scott Koll, Deputy City Manager, and Lauren Barr, Planning Division Manager, provided an Open Space Fund Update at the September 16, 2024 Committee Meeting. The update included how the fund was established, what the fund can be used for, and how much money is currently in the fund. 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
The Open Space Advisory Committee received an update from Lauren Barr, Planning Division Manager, at the September 16, 2024 Meeting. The presentation included an inclusionary housing ordinance update, zoning ordinance update, climate action plan update, new housing projects update, past housing projects under construction, projects in plan check, and other projects that are on the horizon. The committee provided feedback to the Planning Department on the presentation and on future developments.
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
Objective: Education of the Committee
The Open Space Advisory Committee received a presentation at the October 21, 2024 meeting from William R. Nelson, Principal Planner for the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development. The presentation was on the Contra Costa County 2045 General Plan Update. The committee provided feedback to the County on the presentation including questions and comments regarding the urban limit line set to expire in 2026.
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
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The Open Space Advisory Committee received a presentation from Scott Koll, Deputy City Manager, at the January 8, 2024 Meeting. The “City of San Ramon Financial Outlook and Funding Need” was presented to all the Advisory Committees. The committee provided feedback to the City Manager’s Office on the presentation and appreciated learning more about the current City’s Finances.
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
The Open Space Advisory Committee received a presentation from Ron Marley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with the San Ramon Valley Fire Department, at the September 16, 2024 Meeting. The committee appreciated learning more about the fire threats to San Ramon’s Open Space and the resources San Ramon Valley Fire has.
II. Management 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 The Open Space Advisory Committee received an update from staff regarding the Trails Master Plan at the March 18, 2024 Committee Meeting. The Committee Members provided feedback on what elements they wanted to see as part of the master plan, as well as what style of master plans they would prefer, and thought would resonate best with the community.
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 Goals1.2B, 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.
The Open Space Advisory Committee received presentations from Save Mount Diablo, the Tri-Valley Conservancy, John Muir Land Trust, and the East Bay
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Regional Park District on updates on their Open Space acquisitions and plans for trail connectivity.
III. Encourage Outreach and Education about Open Space
a. Develop an Open Space Protection Progress Report for distribution in City Newsletters, news and social media outlets.
City Council Goal: None
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Provide key information for the City Council, Committee members, and the public
This goal was deferred due to other committee priorities. 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
In partnership with the Parks & Community Services Department, Open Space Advisory Committee Members led five hikes and held two outreach events during 2024. 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 also participated in the Art & Wind Festival, distributing information and discussing various open space topics, including San Ramon’s Open Space over the years. In addition, in February 2024, the Committee held a non-hiking event “Things Learned on the Trail” featuring a presentation from Susan Alcorn. 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.
The Open Space Advisory Committee received a presentation from Parks and Committee Services staff at the November 18, 2024 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
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Ramon trails with descriptions, and information pertaining to the 2022 Vision Document.
2025 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. Assess open space status and preservation funding opportunities. 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.
b. 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
c. Receive a presentation from Contra Costa County on it’s implementation of the County’s general plan 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
d. Receive a presentation from the Planning Department on the update of the Climate Action Plan.
City Council Goal: 4-B
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Education of the Committee
e. Review the Urban Limit Line and the Urban Growth Boundary.
City Council Goal: 6-B
Master Plan Goals: None
Objective: Education of the Committee
f. Review and update the Protective Recommendation in the “A Vision for Preserving Contiguous Open Space” document.
City Council Goal: 5-A, 4-C
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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. Continue to build partnerships by supporting 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.
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 mobile 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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2024 Annual Report
Labor Union Property
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Members:
Bob Peoples (Chair)
Henry Perezalonso (Vice Chair)
Diana Korpi
Jaideep Vijayakar
Seth Adams (NGO)
Eric Wallis – Planning Commissioner
Julia Oseland– Parks Commissioner
City Council Liaisons:
Council Member Mark Armstrong
Council Member Marisol Rubio
Teen Council Liaison:
Andrew Ellicott-Pesic
San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee
West Branch Alamo Creek
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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 for properties contiguous to the City Limits. • Provide a forum for community input.
• Seek partnerships with other open space advocacy groups to share information on funding sources and ways to permanently preserve open space.
• Prepare and submit an annual work plan.
San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee
September 24th OSAC Hike – Stream View Loop
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COMMITTEE GOALS
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 goals that align with the Open Space Advisory Committee Charges listed in its bylaws.
I. Protection and Preservation of Open Space in City’s Planning Area II. Management and Use of Open Space
III. Encourage Outreach and Education about Open Space
San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee
San Ramon Creek
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• City of San Ramon Financial Outlook and
Funding Needs
• Save Mount Diablo Presentation
• Tri-Valley Conservancy Presentation
• Dougherty Valley and Northwest San Ramon
Geologic Hazard Abatement District Update
• San Ramon Valley Fire District’s Open Space
Fire Prevention
• East Bay Regional Park District Annual Update
• Contra Costa County 2045 General Plan
Update
• Planning Division “Year In Review”
• Open Space Fund Update
• Trails & Open Space Webpage and Mobile App
Update
• John Muir Land Trust Presentation
2024 PRESENTATIONS
Dancing Oak
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• Collaborated with staff to develop an
infographic to engage with the community
regarding San Ramon’s urban open space.
• Continued learning about the City’s Open
Space Fund.
• City staff described planning activities,
initiatives, and General Plan implementations.
• County staff outlined the implication of the
County’s General Plan 2045.
• Commented on the City’s 2024 financial
outlook and funding needs measure.
• SRVFD staff outlined wildfire threats and
resources available to address them.
San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee
Protection and Preservation of Open Space in the City’s Planning Area
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Management and Use of Open Space
• Feedback provided on the proposed Trails Master Plan. • The Committee continues building partnerships with regional organizations.
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Encourage Outreach and Education about Open Space
• Development of Open Space Protection Progress Report was deferred • Undertook Outreach Events
• Lead four hikes
• Hosted non-hiking event: Things Learned on the Trail, Presented by Susan Alcorn • Participated in the Art and Wind Festival
• Provided feedback on the City’s open space and trails webpage and mobile app.
San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee
Chair Peoples at the Art and Wind Festival
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a. Access open space preservation funding status
and opportunities.
b. Receive a presentation from the Planning Division
on planning initiatives and outlook along with
General Plan and Zoning updates.
c. Receive a presentation from the County on its
implementation of the County’s General Plan
update as it relates to Open Space protection and
preservation.
d. Receive a presentation from the Planning
Department on the update of the Climate Action
Plan
e. Review the Urban Limit Line and Urban Growth
Boundary.
f. Review and update the Protective
Recommendation in the “A Vision for Preserving
contiguous Open Space” Document.
San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee
West Alamo Creek Trail
Protection and Preservation of Open Space
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a. Assist staff in the development of the San Ramon Trail Master Plan. b. Continue to build partnerships by supporting EBRPD and other regional agencies’ goals, including identifying potential funding sources and providing feedback on potential funding scenarios.
San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee
Facilitate Stewardship and Use of Open Space
Lake Annabel
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a. Develop an Open Space Protection Progress Report.
b. Collaborate with the Parks & Community Services Department to promote and host OSAC Outreach events.
c. Review and provide feedback on the Open Space webpage and mobile app information.
San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee
2025 Goals and Objectives
November 9th OSAC Hike – Tassajara Ridge Trail
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Bishop Ra
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