MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 12, 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, Community Development Director Debbie Chamberlain, Public Works Director Brian Bornstein, Planning Services Division Manager Lauren Barr, and City Engineer Rod Wui, and Senior Planner Cindy Yee.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from Rick Jarrett.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to approve the consent calendar was seconded by Cm.
Rubio. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-0-0.
5.1 Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - July 22, 2025 Recommendation: Accept Minutes
5.2 Resolution No. 2025-092 - Authorizing the Resolution to Tax Defer Member Paid Contributions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) – IRC 414(H)2 Employer Pick-Up
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-092
5.3 Resolution No. 2025-093 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Frontier Energy, Inc. (C2023-064) for Fleet Electrification Consulting Services as Part of the Zero Emission Fleet Study (CIP 400008), Extending the Contract Term through June 30, 2027
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-093
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5.4 Resolution No. 2025-094 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to Assess the Current Condition of the Storm Drain System for the Storm Drain Infrastructure Study Project (CIP 915548-L) Part of the Citywide Drainage Infrastructure Repairs Project (CIP 915548) in an Amount Not to Exceed $191,321
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-094
5.5 Resolution No. 2025-095 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with DeSilva Gates Construction LLC (C2022-019) for the Crow Canyon Road Widening Project (CIP 905312 and 905328) for an Additional Amount of $399,000, for a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $14,695,956, and Accepting the Work by DeSilva Gates Construction LLC for Construction of the Crow Canyon Road Widening Project (CIP 905312 and 905328) as Complete and Authorizing the City Clerk to File a Notice of Completion with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder's Office Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-095
5.6 Resolution No. 2025-096 - Accepting Certain Dedications and Landscape Improvements for Maintenance in Subdivisions 9297, 9298, 9299, and 9341 (Shapell Industries, Inc./Toll Brothers)
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-096
5.7 Resolution No. 2025-097 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for Architectural Design and Consulting Services for the Crow Canyons Gardens Facilities Improvements Project (CIP 955421), in an Amount Not to Exceed $798,380 through June 30, 2027
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-097
5.8 Resolution No. 2025-098 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Order with Motorola Solutions, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $530,000 for Replacement Portable Radios
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-098
5.9 Resolution No. 2025-099 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Two-Year Memorandum of Understanding with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District for Crossing Guard Services Beginning July 1, 2025 and Ending June 30, 2027 for an Annual Amount of $135,205 Not to Exceed a Total Cumulative Amount of $270,410
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2025-099
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Proclamation Recognizing Debbie Chamberlain for her 25 Years of Service to the City.
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7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8.1 Determination of Planning Commission Applicants to Interview Staff report overview by Christina Franco, City Clerk.
There was no public comment received for this item.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to interview all four candidates was seconded by Cm.
Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 MCE Community Choice Energy Annual Update
Introduction by Brian Bornstein, Public Works Director. Presentation by Sebastian Conn, MCE Senior Community Development Manager and Laura Wehrley, MCE Community Development Manager.
There was no public comment received for this item.
The City Council did not take action on this item.
9.2 Public Hearing: Resolution No. 2025-100 - Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8324 - Consideration of Vacation of the Relinquishment of Abutter’s Rights in Lot 5 of Subdivision 4583, Commonly Known as 9000 Alcosta Boulevard, Associated with the Aspenwood Apartments Project (Housing on Merit XXII LLC)
Staff report by Rod Wui, City Engineer.
Cm. Rubio's motion to open the public hearing was seconded by Vice Mayor Verose. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
There was no public comment for this item.
Cm. Rubio's motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Vice Mayor Verose.
The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Cm. Rubio's motion to approve Resolution No 2025-100 Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8324, consideration of Vacation of the Relinquishment of Abutter’s Rights in Lot 5 of Subdivision 4583, commonly known as 9000 Alcosta Boulevard, associated with the Aspenwood Apartments Project (Housing on Merit XXII LLC), to also include the amended language of WHEREAS, the Aspenwood Apartments was approved by the City Council on March 8, 2022 with Resolution No. 2022-030 as an affordable senior housing development; was seconded by Vice Mayor Verose. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
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Presented in the resolution:
WHEREAS, the Aspenwood Apartments was approved by the City Council on November 14, 2017 with Resolution No. 2017-016 as an affordable senior housing development; and
Amended and replaced the language above from the resolution:
WHEREAS, the Aspenwood Apartments was approved by the City Council on March 8, 2022 with Resolution No. 2022-030 as an affordable senior housing development; and
9.3 Public Hearing: Ordinance (Next in Line) Approving the Development Agreement by and Between the City of San Ramon and Sunset Development Company Relative to the Development Known as the Bishop Ranch Affordable Housing Site (Bishop Ranch Affordable Housing Site Development Agreement)
Staff report by Lauren Barr, Planning Services Division Manager. Presentation by Stephanie Hill, representing Sunset Development and Dixie Lira-Baus, representing Eden Housing.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to open the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Rubio. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-0-0.
Public comments were received from Susie Ferris-Inderkum, Pam Wallace, and Chirag Kathrani.
Cm. Rubio's motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Vice Mayor Verose.
The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-0-0.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to recess to allow staff time to amend the Ordinance and clarify the language referenced by the applicant’s representative, was seconded by Cm.
Rubio. The motion passed 5-0-0-0.
Cm. Rubio moved to extend the City Council meeting by 30 minutes. The motion was seconded by Cm. Adler and passed with a vote of 5-0-0-0.
Cm. Rubio moved to extend the City Council meeting by 30 minutes. The motion was seconded by Cm. Adler and passed with a vote of 5-0-0-0.
Vice Mayor Verose moved to introduce the Ordinance as amended, waive the full reading, and read by title only. The Ordinance approves the Development Agreement between the City of San Ramon and Sunset Development Company regarding the Bishop Ranch Affordable Housing Site (Bishop Ranch Affordable Housing Site Development Agreement), with the following amendments:
1. The addition of Section 6.10: Iron Horse Trail Improvements In addition to the Land Dedication, Developer agrees to pay the City a fee of $3,000 for all residential units at BR 7 and BR 11. On each annual anniversary of the Effective Date 5 City Council Meeting – August 12, 2025
the fee shall be adjusted based on a change in the Consumer Price Index (”CPI”). The CPI shall be the monthly Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US City Average, All Items as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on the anniversary of the Effective Date. The adjusted fee shall be calculated by increasing the current fee by the same percentage change in the CPI. The payment to the City will be made at time of each building permit issuance, and the payment will be deposited into a fund to be used for improvements on or adjacent to Iron Horse Trail.
2. Section 6.11: Contingent Parking Obligations
The Affordable Project was approved with a parking reduction consistent with State Density Bonus provisions. In the event that the Affordable Project guest parking becomes a concern, Developer or its successor in interest may enter into a parking agreement with the office complex at BR 15 (12647-12677 Alcosta Boulevard) to provide overflow guest parking for the Affordable Project. If needed, Developer or its successor in interest shall provide a parking management plan for City review outlining how the concept for off-site guest parking will be administered. The parking agreement will be recorded on the BR Affordable Housing Site and BR 15 and the parking agreement will outline the responsibilities of all parties.
The motion was seconded by Cm. Adler and passed with a vote of 5-0-0-0.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to continue the item and set the ordinance for adoption at the September 9, 2025 city council meeting. The motion was seconded by Cm. Rubio and passed with a vote of 5-0-0-0.
9.4 Public Hearing: Ordinance (Next in Line) CityWalk Development Agreement Amendments for Bishop Ranch 1A (DAA 2025-0001) and Bishop Ranch 3A (DAA 2025-0002)
Staff report by Lauren Barr, Planning Services Division Manager.
Vice Mayor Verose moved to open the public hearing, introduce the Ordinance, waive the full reading, and read by title only the CityWalk Development Agreement Amendments for Bishop Ranch 1A (DAA 2025-0001) and Bishop Ranch 3A (DAA 2025-0002). The motion was seconded by Cm. Rubio and passed with a vote of 5-0-0-0.
Public comment was received from Chirag Kathrani. Written comments were submitted by Carol Gilbert, Cynthia Keefer, Sue Sanchez, and Brian Swanson.
Vice Mayor Verose's motion to close the public hearing was seconded by Cm. Adler. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-0-0.
Vice Mayor Verose moved to continue the item and set the Ordinance approving the Second Amendment to the CityWalk Development Agreement between the City of San Ramon and SBCA LLC, regarding Bishop Ranch Parcel 1A, for adoption at the City Council meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025. The motion was seconded by Cm.
Rubio and passed with a vote of 4-0-1-0. Cm. Jweinat abstained. 6 City Council Meeting – August 12, 2025
Vice Mayor Verose moved to continue the item and set the Ordinance approving the Third Amendment to the Citywalk Development Agreement between the City of San Ramon and BR3A, LLC regarding the Bishop Ranch Parcel 3A for adoption at the City Council Meeting scheduled on September 9, 2025. The motion was seconded by Cm.
Rubio and passed with a vote of 4-0-1-0. Cm. Jweinat abstained.
10. CITY MANAGER'S AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS /
MATTERS INITIATED
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:21 a.m.