MINUTES OF THE
CITY OF SAN RAMON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 10, 2026
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
Marisol Rubio Vice Mayor Present
Richard Adler Councilmember Present
Robert Jweinat Councilmember Present
Sridhar Verose Councilmember Present
Also in attendance: City Manager Steven Spedowfski, City Attorney Martin Lysons, Communications Manager Simone Finney, and City Clerk Joan Snashall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were received from Greg Carr, Richard Jarrett, Jim Blickenstaff, Santhosh Kanjula, and Chirag Kathrani.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Cm. Verose's motion to approve the Consent Calendar items 5.1-5.11 was seconded by Vice Mayor Rubio. The motion passes 5-0-0-0.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sridhar Verose, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marisol Rubio, Vice Mayor
AYES: Armstrong, Verose, Rubio, Adler, Jweinat
5.1 City Council - Regular Meeting - Jan 27, 2026 7:00 PM Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.2 City Council - Special Meeting - Jan 31, 2026 9:00 AM Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.3 Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) Funding Status Recommendation: Accept Report
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5.4 Resolution No. 2026-022 - Amended and Restated Municipal Pooling Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-022
5.5 Resolution No. 2026-023 - Determining that 18 Crow Canyon Court, Assessor’s Parcel Number 208-490-010 (Subdivision 9691) is Annexed to the City of San Ramon Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Public Facilities and Services), Approving a Boundary Map of the Annexation Property, and Directing the City Clerk to Record the Boundary Map and Notice of the Annexation Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-023
5.6 Resolution No. 2026-024 - Approving the Final Map for Subdivision 9691 for Woodside Canyon Development Project (City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC), APN 208-490-010
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-024
5.7 Resolution No. 2026-025 - Accepting Certain Roadway Dedications and Improvements for Maintenance in Subdivision 9301 (Shapell Industries, Inc./Toll Brothers)
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-025
5.8 Resolution No. 2026-026 - Accepting Certain Dedications and Landscape Improvements for Maintenance in Subdivision 9301 (Shapell Industries, Inc./Toll Brothers)
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-026
5.9 Resolution No. 2026-027 - Accepting the Work by VSS International, Inc., for Construction of the Pavement Management 2025 Project (CIP 000015), 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. 2026-027
5.10 Resolution No. 2026-028 - Accepting the Work by Econolite Systems, Inc. for Construction of the Citywide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Upgrade Project (CIP 975594) 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. 2026-028
5.11 Resolution No. 2026-029 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Agreement No. 26CC02 Between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and the City of San Ramon to Receive Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program (TFCA) Funds to Implement the City of San Ramon and Southwest Area Transportation (SWAT) Regional Vanpool Program
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-029
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5.12 Resolution No. 2026-030 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Cooperative Agreement No. 26CC07 Between the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and the City of San Ramon to Receive Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program (TFCA) Funds to Implement the City of San Ramon and Southwest Area Transportation (SWAT) Subregional TRAFFIX School Bus Program Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-030
5.13 Resolution No. 2026-031 - Ratifying San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 2025-40 and No. 2025-41. Pertaining to Building Standards for Application Within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City of San Ramon Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-031
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
7. DEFERRED CONSENT ITEMS
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Communications Roadmap
Presentation by Communications Manager Simone Finney on the City's newly established communications program and the development of a strategic communications plan.
The Council asked questions and provided feedback.
The Mayor opened public comment. Public comments were received from Jim Blickenstaff, Yohannes Tilahun, Greg Carr, Chirag Kathrani, Joyce Carr, and Richard Jarrett.
No additional action was taken by the Council.
10. CITY MANAGER'S AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' COMMENTS /
MATTERS INITIATED
Under Matters Initiated, Councilmember Jweinat requested a staff presentation, study session, or workshop to provided clarification related to zoning development standards and objectives.
Mayor Armstrong requested that an emergency preparedness event be agendized for discussion at a future Council meeting.
Vice Mayor Rubio requested that an item be placed on the agenda for consideration of a town hall on housing and transportation.
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Councilmember Verose requested a presentation on rental vs for sale housing within the City’s core area and meeting our regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) obligations.
11. CLOSED SESSION
Prior to convening to Closed Session, the Mayor opened public comment. No public comment was received. The Mayor closed public comment.
11.1 Convene to Closed Session Under Government Code §54957(b) to Hear the Appeal of an Employee Dismissal
The City Council convened to closed session at 9:04 p.m. and reconvened at 11:01 p.m.
11.2 Report on Closed Session
The Mayor reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to consider the appeal of the dismissal of a City employee. By a vote tally of 5 to 0 the Council voted to uphold the dismissal of the employee. The title of the employee was Maintenance Technician I.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 p.m.