MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
January 31, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.
Attendee Name Title Status
Mark Armstrong Mayor Present
Marisol Rubio Vice Mayor Present
Richard Adler Councilmember Present
Robert Jweinat Councilmember Present
Sridhar Verose Councilmember Present
Also in attendance: City Manager Steven Spedowfski, Assistant City Manager Scott Koll, Deputy City Manager Christina Franco, Assistant City Attorney Alicia Poon, Police Chief Becky Chestnut, Communications Manager Simone Finney, City Clerk Joan Snashall, Community Development Director Lauren Barr, Public Works Director Brian Bornstein, Finance Director Jennifer Wakeman, Human Resource Director Megan O'Donoghue, Division Manager Rod Wui, Division Manager Chris Weeks, Division Manager Brad Morris, Division Manager Rick Maria, Division Manager Cindy Yee, Division Manager Shane Hsieh, Division Manager Jon Bell, Chief Building Official Josh DeMello, and Office Manager Debbie Hince.
2. WORKSHOP
2.1 Continued Discussion of the City's Appeal Fee Structure Presentation by Community Development Director Lauren Barr.
The Mayor opened public comment. Public comment was received from Greg Carr, Chirage Kathrani, and Brian Swanson. Written public comment was received from Jim Blickenstaff, Susie Ferris-Indercum, Brian Swanson, and Vice Galla. The Mayor closed public comment.
The City Council provided feedback and direction to staff.
The City Council took a break at 11:14 a.m. and returned at 11:28 a.m.
2.2 Development of Goals for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
Introduction by City Manager Steven Spedowfski. The workshop was facilitated by Consultant Shawn Spano.
The Mayor opened public comment. Public comment was received from Bob Peoples and Brian Swanson. Written public comment was received from Brian Swanson. The Mayor closed public comment.
2 City Council Meeting – January 31, 2026
The City Council took a break at 12:58 p.m. and returned at 1:31 p.m.
The Mayor opened public comment. There were no comments. The Mayor closed public comment.
The City Council provided feedback and direction to staff.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:32 p.m.