Minutes of the
City of San Ramon
City Council Regular Meeting
July 14, 2026
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Present:
Mayor Mark Armstrong
Vice Mayor Marisol Rubio
Councilmember Richard Adler
Councilmember Robert Jweinat
Councilmember Sridhar Verose
Also in attendance: City Manager Steven Spedowfski, City Attorney Martin Lysons, Public Works Director Brian Bornstein, Finance Director Jennifer Wakeman, and City Clerk Joan Snashall.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Announcements
3.1. Changes and Additions to the Agenda
4. Public Comment
Public comment was received from Freedom by God above America, Kathryn Grace, Sara Lashanlo, Yohannes Tilahun, Nick Harvey, and Chirag Kathrani Written public comment was received from Brian Swanson and AlArthur du Camelot.
5. Consent Calendar
Councilmember Verose's motion to approve the consent calendar items 5.1 -5.11 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
5.1. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting - June 23, 2026 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.2. Minutes of the City Council Special Meeting - June 30, 2026 Recommendation: Approve Minutes
5.3. Register of Demands as Presented by City Treasurer (Period Ending June 30, 2026)
Recommendation: Approve Register of Demands
5.4. Resolution No. 2026-097 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Dover Construction for As-Needed Earthwork, Maintenance, General Contracting, and Emergency Response Services for a Term Ending December 31, 2027, 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. 2026-097
5.5. Resolution No. 2026-098 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the "Environmental Review for Activity/Project that is Categorically Excluded Subject to Section
58.5" for the San Ramon Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Communications Infrastructure Project for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-098
5.6. Resolution No. 2026-099 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Epik Solutions for On Call GIS Services for a Term Ending 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 $300,000.
Resolution No. 2026-100 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Quartic Solutions LLC for On Call GIS Services for a Term Ending 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 $300,000.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution Nos. 2026-099 and 2026-100
5.7. Resolution No. 2026-101 - Accepting Building and Safety Services Division Report for Consideration and Setting a Public Hearing on the Statement of Expenses for August 11, 2026 at the Regular City Council Meeting Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council receive the staff report and approve the resolution, accepting the Building and Safety Services Division report for consideration, and setting a public hearing on the Statement of Expenses for the August 11, 2026, City Council meeting.
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5.8. Resolution No. 2026-102 - Adopting the Permit-Ready Prototype Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-102
5.9. Resolution No. 2026-103 - Accepting Parcel C of Subdivision 9326 for Ownership and Maintenance of Park Acceptance 0018, Critter Crossroads Park, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents to Effectuate the Transfer of Ownership (Shapell Industries, Inc./Toll Brothers) Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026.103
5.10. Resolution No. 2026-104 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) for GIS Software Services for a Term Beginning July 1, 2026, and Ending June 30, 2029, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-104
5.11. Planning Commission Appointment
Recommendation: Appoint Abhijit Banerjee to serve on the Planning Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2027
6. Special Presentations
6.1. Proclamation Declaring July 2026 as Park and Recreation Month and Parks Make Life Better Month.
Presented to Adam Chow, Parks and Community Services Recreation Supervisor
7. Deferred Consent Items
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
9.1. Resolution No. 2026-105 - Authorizing the Mayor to Approve an Amendment to the Southern Contra Costa Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (SCC JEPA) Pertaining to Fees for Regional Traffic Mitigation
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2026-105
Public Works Director Brian Bornstein presented the staff report and answered questions of the Council.
Mayor Armstrong opened public comment.
Public comment was received from Freedom by God above America and Brian Swanson.
Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
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Councilmember Verose's motion to Approve Resolution No. 2026-105, Authorizing the Mayor to Approve an Amendment to the Southern Contra Costa Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (SCC JEPA) Pertaining to Fees for Regional Traffic Mitigation 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
Ayes: Mark Armstrong, Marisol Rubio, Richard Adler, Robert Jweinat, Sridhar Verose
Nays: None
Abstentions: None
9.2. Introduction to the Long-Term Financial Plan
Recommendation: Council's role is to receive the information presented, then discuss the material and provide feedback on the recommendations outlined.
Finance Director Jennifer Wakeman and Russ Branson of Russ Branson Consulting presented the staff report and answered questions of the Council.
Mayor Armstrong opened public comment.
Public comment was received from Freedom by God above America, Yohannes Tilahun, Brian Swanson, and Bryan F.
Mayor Armstrong closed public comment.
The Council provided feedback and recommendation to staff.
10. City Manager's and City Council Members' Comments / Matters Initiated
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
Main Gutio
Marisol Rubio, Vice Mayor
Attest:
→an Spashall
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Joan Snashall, City Clerk
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