City Of San Ramon: Weekly Update: December 2, 2021

San Ramon CA

03 December, 2021

11:34 AM

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Press release from City of San Ramon: 12/02/2021   City of San Ramon News & Information Update Thursday, December 2, 2021 Bah Humbug! 5k Run, Walk & Kids' Dash Saturday, December 4 San Ramon Community Center Bah Humbug! 5k Run/Walk - begins at 9 a.m. Start the holiday season off with a healthy, chip-timed fun run or walk through San Ramon. All participants will receive a holiday long-sleeved t-shirt and the famous Bah Humbug! Ornament. This event is great for families and children! Kids' Dash - begins at 8:20 a.m. The kids' dash is for children ages 4-9 years old. The 1K course will run through portions of Central Park and conclude at the main finish line in front of the San Ramon Community Center. Along the route, we will have designated volunteers located throughout the course keeping participants safe and cheering them on. Children will be grouped by ages 4-6 and  7-9 years old.  All participants will receive a holiday long-sleeved t-shirt and the famous Bah Humbug! Ornament. Start & Finish: Both races begin and end at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd). Sign up by December 3 to save on registration fees! 5K Adult (Ages 19 & Over) $50 November 24 through December 3 $55 on race day 5K Youth (Ages 18 & Under) $40 November 24 through December 3 $45 on race day Kids' Dash (Ages 4-9) $20 November 24 through December 3 $25 on Race Day  > More Information & Registration San Ramon Redistricting Process 2022: Public Input Invited Identify a Community of Interest or Submit a Draft Map by February 3 The City of San Ramon has begun the process of re-drawing the district lines for future City Council elections, based on new data from the 2020 Census. On November 9, 2021, the City Council held the first Public Hearing on the redistricting process. Demographer Michael Wagaman presented an overview of the redistricting process, including the timeline, an explanation of redistricting, opportunities for public input, and more. > Click here to watch the presentation from the first Public Hearing Public input is key to the redistricting process. Now through February 3, 2022, residents are invited to share their thoughts through one or more of the following: 1. Draw a draft map with one or more new district boundaries Download a PDF to print or email Download an Excel spreadsheet to fill in and email 2. Identify one or more Communities of Interest Download a PDF to print or email Download a PDF with instructions for creating a Google Map > Click here to view Mapping Tools and Resources 3. Participate in upcoming public hearings: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 7 p.m. Public Hearing 2: Consideration of Public Input and Preliminary Discussion Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 7 p.m. Public Hearing 3: Consideration of Draft Maps and Direction on Refinement Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. Public Hearing 4: Consideration of Final Maps 4. Email your thoughts to [email protected] To learn more about the redistricting process, view more details on public hearings, access mapping tools and supporting data, and more, visit sanramon.ca.gov/redistrict_2022 Applications Now Open for Government 101 - Spring 2022 Session Apply by January 5, 2022 Applications are now available for San Ramon's Government 101 class, to be held in the spring of 2022. Hosted by the City Clerk's Office, the class goal is to enhance understanding of local government and departmental functions, and encourage participation in the City's various Committees and Commissions. Classes will be held on Mondays from 6:30–9 p.m. starting on February 21, 2022, and will run for eight weeks. The class is free but space is limited and it fills up fast! Learn more and apply by January 5, 2022 at the link below. > Learn More and Apply Holiday Toys for Tots Toy Drive Now through December 14 This holiday season, the City of San Ramon is sponsoring a citywide toy drive with Toys for Tots, now through Tuesday, December 14. Residents are invited to donate new, unwrapped gifts for ages 0-18 (gifts for teens are especially helpful!) at any of the following locations: • City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road)   Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. • Police Department (2401 Crow Canyon Road)   Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. • Public Services (5000 Crow Canyon Road)   Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. • San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)   Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. • Alcosta Senior Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd)   Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. • Amador Rancho Community Center (1998 Rancho Park Loop Rd)   Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. > More Information on Toys for Tots Holiday on the Farm Saturday, December 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Forest Home Farms Join the free festivities and celebrate winter with a Victorian Christmas at Forest Home Farms (19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd)! Enjoy an old-fashioned holiday gathering with family and friends. This traditional holiday experience includes visits with Santa, old-fashioned ornament making, holiday entertainment, and refreshments. Come see the beautifully decorated Victorian Italianate Glass House and enjoy live caroling—a perfect way to bring in the holiday season! > More Information about Holiday on the Farm Letters to Santa Now through December 17 Don't miss out on an opportunity to send Santa a letter this year! A special mailbox will be inside San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, open Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) that will send your letter straight to the big guy. Letters should be dropped in the mailbox by December 17, 2021. You may even get a letter back from Santa himself! > Click Here for a Letter You Can Complete and Send to Santa San Ramon Symphonic Band: Holiday Winds Concert Friday, December 17 at 7 p.m. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center San Ramon's beloved holiday tradition and family favorite event is back with music, warmth and seasonal inspiration! Kick off the festive holiday season with the San Ramon Symphonic Band's Holiday Concert at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (10550 Albion Road) on Friday, December 17 at 7 p.m. Kids and adults of all ages will enjoy holiday music performed by the band, which comprises more than 35 talented musicians!  General Admission tickets: $9.00 + ticketing fees (FREE for children under 12) *This is a very popular event, so advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended! > More Information & Tickets San Ramon Community Chorus: Holiday Magic Show Sunday, December 19 at 2 p.m. San Ramon Community Center Get in the holiday spirit with a festive, free performance of wonderful holiday songs! The show will also feature a wide variety of local dance, from ballet to Bollywood. The one and only Santa Claus will also be in attendance for fun family photos after the show. > More Information San Ramon Dog Park Survey Reply by Friday, December 31 The City of San Ramon is currently conducting a Dog Park Survey. This survey is for dog owners and will take 2-4 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey below by Friday, December 31. Thank you for your input! > Respond to Survey San Ramon Summer Camps 2022 Survey The San Ramon Parks and Community Services Department has begun planning for summer camps 2022! With so many new elements to camp planning, it is more important than ever to understand the needs and wants of the San Ramon Community. The camp planning team would like your feedback to help plan the best possible summer experience for your camper. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions in the survey below. We look forward to seeing you at camp in 2022! > Respond to Survey Sandbag Stations at Central Park, Athan Downs and San Ramon Sports Park Winter weather in and around the San Ramon Valley brings rain, sleet and ice. In preparation for any incoming storms, free sand and sandbags are now available for San Ramon residents and businesses at the following locations, marked with blue signs: Central Park (12501 Alcosta Blvd) - sandbag station on Alcosta Blvd adjacent to the San Ramon Community Center Athan Downs (2795 Montevideo Drive) - sandbag station on Montevideo Drive near San Ramon Valley Blvd San Ramon Sports Park (5261 Sherwood Way) - sandbag station on Sherwood Way Stations are self-monitored; please bring your own shovel to fill the bags. > More Information Weekly Street Sweeping Now through January 14, 2022 San Ramon public streets will be swept weekly from October 18, 2021 to January 14, 2022 to remove fall leaves. Please avoid parking on the street on your scheduled street sweeping day if possible. For more information, please visit the link below. > More Information E-Bike Incentives from 511 Contra Costa: Buy a new e-bike and apply for a cash rebate of $150-300! Over the past 12 months, 511 Contra Costa has issued close to 500 e-bike rebates. They followed up with the new e-bike owners to hear how it has changed the way they travel. Most say they use their e-bikes for recreation and shopping, but many also e-bike to work and school. These new e-bike owners ride an average of two to four times a week, much more often than they did on their traditional bikes. The owners 511 Contra Costa staff spoke with said that e-biking makes them feel happy, energized, and empowered. The biggest benefits of having an e-bike were exercise and recreation, the ability to go longer distances, and riding with less effort – a perfect combination for replacing car trips with e-bike rides. Thinking of getting an e-bike? 511 Contra Costa still has rebates available. Visit the link below to learn more. > More Information on E-Bike Rebates California's Eviction Protections Changed October 1: Renters and Landlords Impacted by COVID-19 Should Still Apply for Rent Relief The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program covers 100% of unpaid rent and utilities for eligible renters and their landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19. The program will continue accepting applications until all funds are exhausted. As of October 1, 2021, eligible renters who receive an eviction notice have 15 business days to apply for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program and notify their landlord that they have applied (or intend to). Applying for assistance may reduce their risk of eviction. As of October 1, 2021, landlords seeking an eviction based on non-payment of COVID-related debt or of rental debt incurred between October 1, 2021 and March 30, 2022, must prove that that they have applied to the COVID-19 Rent Relief program, and that the application has been denied or the renter has failed to complete their section, before a legal eviction can take place. Eligible renters who are at risk of eviction are urged to apply, even if their landlord has not applied. Interested landlords and renters can check eligibility and apply at HousingIsKey.com or by calling 833-430-2122. For assistance in another language, or to verify eligibility, get help with an application or upload paperwork, applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a local organization by calling 833-687-0967. Assistance from the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program does NOT count as earned income for renters and will NOT affect eligibility for any other California state benefit assistance programs, such as CalFresh and CalWORKS. Applying to the program will not impact your residency status or your path to citizenship. If you need further assistance, please dial 2-1-1 or text "HOPE" to 20121. > Learn More and Apply for the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Questions? Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email [email protected] This press release was produced by City of San Ramon. The views expressed here are the author's own.