Minutes of the
City of San Ramon
City Council Regular Meeting
May 26, 2026
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Mark Armstrong
Vice Mavor Marisol Rubio
Councilmember Richard Adler
Councilmember Robert Iweinat
Councilmember Sridhar Verose
Also in attendance: City Manager Steven Spedowfski, City Attorney Martin Lysons, Deputy City Manager Christina Franco, Human Resource Director Megan O'Donoghue, Finance Director Jennifer Wakeman, Budget Manager Yuliya Elbo, and City Clerk Joan Snashall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Adit Gautam of Scout Troop 236.
3. Announcements
3.1. Changes and Additions to the Agenda
4. Public Comment
Public comment was received from Sahaj Dalia, Jharna Dalia, Sue Bock, and Olu Odumole.
5. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Verose's motion to approve the consent calendar items 5.1 -5.12 was seconded by Vice Mayor Rubio. 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, Marisol Rubio, Richard Adler, Robert Jweinat, Sridhar Verose
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Absences: None
5.1. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.2. Register of Demands as Presented by City Treasurer (Period Ending April 30, 2026)
Recommendation: Approve Register of Demands
5.3. Resolution No. 2026-056 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd. for On-Call Pavement Design Consulting Services for a Period Between June 1, 2026 and June 30, 2029, with the Option to Renew the Agreement for Up to Two Succeeding One-Year Terms, and in an Amount Not to Exceed $450,000
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-056
5.4. Resolution No. 2026-057 - Adopting a List of Projects for FY 2026/27 Funded by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-057
5.5. Resolution No. 2026-058 - Adopting Findings that the Child Care, Private Sector Arts and Beautification Contribution (City Beautification), Creek Mitigation, Drainage Mitigation, Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping, Park Development, and Traffic Improvement Funds, for the Period Ending June 30, 2025, are in Compliance with the California Mitigation Fee Act (AB 1600) Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-058
5.6. Resolution No. 2026-059 - Authorizing The Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Willdan Energy Solutions for On-Call Energy Efficiency Consulting Services for a Term Ending December 31, 2028, with the Option to Renew the Agreement for Up to Two Succeeding One-Year Terms, and in an Amount Not to Exceed $499,999
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-059
5.7. Resolution No. 2026-060 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Got Power Inc., dba CD & Power, for Generator Maintenance and Repair Services at City Facilities for an Initial One-Year Term Beginning on July 1, 2026, and Ending June 30, 2027, with the Option to Renew the Agreement for Up to Four (4) Successive One-Year Terms, in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-060
5.8. Resolution No. 2026-061 - Approving The Preserve Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District Engineer's Report for FY 2026/27, Adopting a Resolution of City Council Regular Meeting - May 26, 2026 2
Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for FY 2026/27, and Setting a Public Hearing for June 9, 2026
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-061
5.9. Resolution No. 2026-062 - Approving the Landscaping & Lighting District No. 1984-1 Engineer's Report for FY 2026/27, Adopting a Resolution of Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for FY 2026/27, and Setting a Public Hearing for June 9, 2026
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-062
5.10. Resolution No. 2026-063 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement (C2022-026) with Livermore Pleasanton Umpires Association for Athletic Officials for Softball Programs, Extending the Agreement through May 31, 2027, with No Increase in Funds, for a Five-Year Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $126,750
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-063
5.11. Resolution No. 2026-064 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Five-Year Agreement With VenueTech Management Group, Inc. for the Management and Operations of Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center and Front Row Theater, with an Option to Renew for Two Successive Two-Year Terms, for a Five-Year Amount Not To Exceed $4,169,299
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-064
5.12. Resolution No. 2026-065 - Establishing the Annual Gann Appropriations Limit for the Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2014-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-065
6. Special Presentations
7. Deferred Consent Items
8. Unfinished Business
8.1. Resolution No. 2026-066 - Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating and Capital Budget, Establishing an Appropriations Limit and Authorizing Carryover Project Appropriations
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-066
Budget Manager Yuliya Elbo and Finance Director Jennifer Wakeman presented the staff report and answered question of the Council.
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Mayor Armstong opened public comment. Public comment was received from Yohannes Tilahun. Written public comments were received from Brian Swanson, and Pranav Raghunath and Dhyan Shetty. Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
Councilmember Verose's motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-066 adopting the Fiscal fear 2026/27 Operating and Capital Budget, establishing an appropriations limit and uthorizing carryover project appropriations was seconded by Vice Mayor Rubio. 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, Marisol Rubio, Richard Adler, Robert Jweinat, Sridhar Verose
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Absences: None
9. New Business
9.1. Resolution No. 2026-067 - Authorizing Execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Ramon and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-067
Human Resources Director Megan O'Donoghue presented the staff report.
Mayor Armstrong opened public comment. No public comment was received. Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
Vice Mayor Rubio's motion to Approve Resolution No. 2026-067 authorizing execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Ramon and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 was seconded by Councilmember Verose. The motion Passed 5-0-0-0.
Result: Passed [ 5-0-0-0]
Mover: Vice Mayor Marisol Rubio
Seconder: Councilmember Sridhar Verose
Ayes: Mark Armstrong, Marisol Rubio, Richard Adler, Robert Jweinat, Sridhar Verose
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
Absences: None
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9.2. Review and Discussion of the Use of City Flagpoles and Display of Flags Policy (Council-Approved under Resolution No. 2021-066)
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff
Deputy City Manager Christina Franco presented the staff report and answered questions of the Council.
Mayor Armstrong opened public comment. Public comment was received from Garry Chaban, Anuradna Gupta, Dan Frank, Riza Bansal, and Yamini Dixit. Written public comment was received from Douglas Medlin. Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
The Council provided feedback and recommendations to staff regarding the Flag Policy.
The Council took a break at 9:24 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
9.3. Consideration of Amendments to City Council Meeting Rules: Meeting End Time and Closed Session Timing
Recommendation: Provide direction to staff
Deputy City Manager Christina Franco presented the staff report.
Mayor Armstrong opened public comment. No public comment was received. Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
The City Council discussed ways to make Council meetings more efficient and directed staff to establish a 6:30 p.m. start time and a 10:00 p.m. adjournment time for regular Council meetings. Staff stated this would require addition Council action at a future meeting to implement the change in times.
10. City Manager's and City Council Members' Comments / Matters Initiated Under Mattes Initiates, Mayor Mark Armstrong requested that staff bring back for discussion how to fill the current vacancy on the Planning Commission.
11. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
Mark Armstrong, Mayor
Attest:
can Snashall
Toan Snashall, City Clerk
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