MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 8, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status
Mark Armstrong Mayor Present
Sridhar Verose Vice Mayor Present
Richard Adler Councilmember Present
Robert Jweinat Councilmember Present
Marisol Rubio Councilmember Present
Also in attendance: City Manager Steven Spedowfski, City Attorney Martin Lysons, City Clerk Christina Franco, Police Chief Denton Carlson, Police Captains Becky Chestnut and John Cranford, Planning Services Division Manager Lauren Barr, Parks and Community Services Supervisor Steven Cox, and Public Works Supervisor Gary Savell.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.1 Changes and Additions to the Agenda
3.2 If you wish to speak under Public Comment or regarding an agenda item please fill out a speaker card located in the back of the room and submit it to the City Clerk.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from former Mayor Bill Clarkson and Robert Klingner.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to approve the consent calendar items 5.1 and 5.2 was seconded by Cm. Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sridhar Verose, Vice Mayor
SECONDER: Marisol Rubio, Councilmember
AYES: Armstrong, Verose, Adler, Jweinat, Rubio
5.1 Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - March 25, 2025 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
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5.2 Resolution No. 2025-032 - Authorizing the Mayor to Appropriate $21,000 from the Henry Ranch (Zone 17) Reserve Fund and $9,000 from the Citywide Landscaping (Zone 2) Reserve Fund to Henry Ranch Zone Improvements Project (CIP 300017) in a Total Amount of $30,000 for Retaining Wall Repairs Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-032
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation declaring April 19, 2025 as Arbor Day. Introduction by Steve Cox, Parks and Community Services Supervisor. Presentation by Gary Savell, Public Works Supervisor and Certified Arborist.
7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Library Advisory Committee Annual Report
Introduction by Steve Cox, Park and Community Services Supervisor. Presentation by Cindy Alpert, Vice Chair, Library Advisory Committee.
There was no public comment for this item.
The City Council did not take any action on this item.
9.2 Public Hearing: General Plan Amendment for Downtown Mixed Use – North (DMU-N) Sitewide Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Amendment (GPA 2024-0001), Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for DMU-N Sitewide FAR Amendment (TA 2024-0003), and Environmental Review for the Proposed GPA and TA (ENVR 2025-0001)
Introduction and staff report by Lauren Barr, Planning Services Division Manager.
Presentation by applicant Stephanie Hill, representing Sunset Development.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to open the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Public comments were received from Robert Klingner, Jim Blickenstaff, and Chirag Kathrani. Written public comment was received from Chirag Kathrani, Brian Swanson, and Susie Ferris-Inderkum.
Cm. Rubio's motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Adler. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
The City Council provided comments to staff.
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Vice Mayor Verose's motion to continue this item at the next City Council meeting on April 22, 2025 was seconded by Cm. Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
The City Council took a break from 9:35 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.
9.3 San Ramon Police Department 2024 Annual Report
Presentation by Police Chief Denton Carlson and Police Captains Becky Chestnut and John Cranford.
Public comment was received from Yohannes Tilahun. Written public comment was received from Brian Swanson.
The City Council did not take any action on this item.
Cm. Jweinat's motion to continue the City Council meeting for 30 minutes was seconded by Cm. Adler. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert Jweinat, Councilmember
SECONDER: Richard Adler, Councilmember
AYES: Armstrong, Verose, Adler, Jweinat, Rubio
9.4 Discussion of Possible Remote Participation for City Council Budget Workshops for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Overview of the item provided by City Manager Steven Spedowfski and City Clerk Christina Franco.
Public comment card received from Jim Blickenstaff in favor of this item. Written public comment was received from Susie Ferris-Inderkum, Brian Swanson, and Dan Bridges.
The City Council unanimously decided to continue as is and to not offer remote participation.
Cm. Rubio's motion to continue the City Council meeting for 30 minutes was seconded by Cm. Adler. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marisol Rubio, Councilmember
SECONDER: Richard Adler, Councilmember
AYES: Armstrong, Verose, Adler, Jweinat, Rubio
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10. CITY MANAGER'S AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS /
MATTERS INITIATED
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:53 p.m.