Minutes of the
City of San Ramon
City Council Regular Meeting
March 24, 2026
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Present:
Councilmember Richard Adler
Councilmember Robert Jweinat
Councilmember Sridhar Verose
Vice Mayor Marisol Rubio
Mayor Mark Armstrong
Also in attendance: City Manager Steven Spedowski, City Attorney Martin Lysons, Finance Director Jennifer Wakeman, Budget Manager Yuliya Elbo, Recreation Supervisor Steve Cox and City Clerk Joan Snashall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Oliver Shen of Scout Troop 1776.
3. Announcements
3.1. Changes and Additions to the Agenda
4. Public Comment
Public comment was received from French'nette Bryant, Greg Carr, Suhani Goyal, Santhosh Kanjula, Susan Clayton, and Helena Kleker. Written public comment was received from Brian Swanson for Consent Calendar items 5.2, 5.4 and 5.11.
5. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Verose's motion to approve the consent calendar items 5.1 -5.11 was seconded by Vice Mayor Rubio. Prior to the vote the City Clerk read the following into the record:
Ordinance 537 - Amending Title C, Division C4 (Land Development) by repealing and replacing Chapter V (Child Care Fees), Chapter I (Park And Recreation Facility Impact Fee), Chapter X (Private Sector Arts And Beautification Contribution Fee), Chapter XI (Open Space Development Impact Fee), Chapter XII (Inclusionary Housing), and Chapter XIII (Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee); and by adding Chapter XIV (Parkland Development Impact Fee) of the City Of San Ramon Municipal Code Relating to the adopted Nexus Fee Study for the established fees; and amending Title C, Division C5 (Subdivision Procedures), by repealing and replacing Chapter X (Parkland Dedication) of the City of San Ramon Municipal Code establishing the applicable Nexus Fee Study Fee and methodology for the calculation of in-lieu fees for parkland dedication, as applicable. The motion Passed 5-0-0-0.
Result: Passed [ 5-0-0-0]
Mover: Councilmember Sridhar Verose
Seconder: Vice Mayor Marisol Rubio
Ayes: Mark Armstrong, Sridhar Verose, Richard Adler, Marisol Rubio, Robert Jweinat
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
5.1. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - March 10, 2026 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.2. Minute Order No. 2026-005 - 2025 General Plan Annual Report Recommendation: Approve Minute Order 2026-005
5.3. Register of Demands as Presented by the City Treasurer (Period Ending February 28, 2026)
Recommendation: Approve Register of Demands
5.4. FY25 Memorandum on Internal Control
Recommendation: Accept the Report
5.5. Resolution No. 2026-037 - Describing New Improvements and Ordering the District Engineer to Prepare and File the Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1984-1 Engineer's Report for FY 2026/27
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-037
5.6. Resolution No. 2026-038 - Describing New Improvements and Ordering the District Engineer to Prepare and File The Preserve Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District Engineer's Report for FY 2026/27
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-038
5.7. Resolution No. 2026-039 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Rec Technologies Inc for Recreation Registration and Facility Rental Software for an Implementation Software Building Phase, Followed by a One Year Initial Term, with an Option to Renew for Two Successive One-Year Terms, for a Cumulative Three-Year Total, Not to Exceed $250,250
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-039
5.8. Arts Advisory Committee Appointments
Recommendation: Approve Committee Appointments
5.9. Library Advisory Committee Appointments
Recommendation: Approve Committee Appointments
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5.10. Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Appointments
Recommendation: Approve Committee Appointments
5.11. Ordinance 537 — Amending Title C, Division C4 (Land Development) by repealing and replacing Chapter V (Child Care Fees), Chapter IX (Park And Recreation Facility Impact Fee), Chapter X (Private Sector Arts And Beautification Contribution Fee), Chapter XI (Open Space Development Impact Fee), Chapter XII (Inclusionary Housing), and Chapter XIlI (Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee); and by adding Chapter XIV (Parkland Development Impact Fee) of the City Of San Ramon Municipal Code Relating to the adopted Nexus Fee Study for the established fees; and amending Title C, Division C5 (Subdivision Procedures), by repealing and replacing Chapter X (Parkland Dedication) of the City Of San Ramon Municipal Code establishing the applicable Nexus Fee Study Fee and methodology for the calculation of in-lieu fees for parkland dedication, as applicable
Recommendation: Waive the Second Reading, Read by Title Only, and Adopt Ordinance 537
6. Special Presentations
6.1. Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month. Presented to Alice Power and Elaine Cook, Program Managers and Leisha Sattiamoorthy, Youth Outreach Director, National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse.
7. Deferred Consent Items
8. Unfinished Business
8.1. Continue the FY27 Master Fee Schedule Adoption and Repeal of Resolution No. 2025-036 to the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting
Recommendation: Continue the FY27 Master Fee Schedule Adoption and Repeal of Resolution No. 2025-036 to the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting Budget Manager Yuliya Elbo presented the staff report.
Mayor Armstrong opened public comment. Public comment was received from Jim Blickenstaff. Written public comment was received from Brian Swanson. Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
Councilmember Verose's motion to continue the FY27 Master Fee Schedule Adoption and set the Public Hearing for April 14, 2026, was seconded by Councilmember Adler. The motion Passed 5-0-0-0.
Result: Passed [5-0-0-0]
Mover: Councilmember Sridhar Verose
Seconder: Councilmember Richard Adler
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Ayes: Mark Armstrong, Sridhar Verose, Richard Adler, Marisol Rubio, Robert Jweinat
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
9. New Business
9.1. Senior Citizens Advisory Committee 2025-2026 Annual Report Recommendation: Accept the Annual Report for 2025-2026 and Provide Feedback to the Committee for the 2026-2027 Term.
Introduction by Recreation Supervisor Steve Cox. Presentation by Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Member Colette Clark.
Mayor Armstrong opened public comment. There were no comments. Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
No action was taken by the Council.
9.2. Budget Kickoff Presentation
A presentation to initiate the FY 2026-27 budget development process, providing the City Council with an overview of the City's fiscal model, budget guidelines, and timeline
Finance Director Jennifer Wakeman presented the staff report.
Mayor Armstrong opened public comment. Public comment was received from Yohannas Tilahun, Greg Carr, and Paschalis Ntatsos. Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
No action was taken by the Council.
10. City Manager's and City Council Members' Comments / Matters Initiated
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
Mark Armstrong, Mayor
Attest:
Snasheell
shashan cry clerk
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