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The plan covers fiscal years 2025–2030 and lists two new projects: a full renovation of the city’s 50‑meter pool — preliminarily estimated at $12,500,000 — and a mobile police substation converted from an Airstream trailer. Public Works Division Manager John Bell told the commission the CIP is “an instrument we use to identify projects, fund the projects, plan for the projects, coordinate all the financing and the timing of the projects.”

Why it matters: the 50‑meter pool at the city’s main aquatic center is approaching 50 years old and will need upgrades to meet county health standards and competitive swimming requirements. Staff said a remodel could trigger code‑required upgrades across the facility, not just the pool, and therefore requires long‑range planning and community input.

Most important facts
- The 50‑meter pool renovation is listed in the CIP with a planning/design phase proposed for FY 2026–27 and tentative construction in FY 2029–30. Staff provided a preliminary total project estimate of $12,500,000 and said no funding sources have been identified. Public comment and partners (including the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and swim clubs) will be part of the planning process.
- Staff emphasized the facility also must meet county health codes and USA Swimming competition standards; upgrades could include a deeper dive well, revised starting blocks and larger filtration and pump systems. Aquatics staff (identified in the meeting as an in‑house subject matter expert) said, “we are operational now. We don't anticipate any issues, that would shut down,” while acknowledging long‑term work is required.
- A proposed mobile police substation would convert an Airstream trailer into a staffed mobile unit to be located near the city center. Staff said the unit is estimated at about $191,000 and would include communications and technology to support police functions. A police representative said, “Yes. So it'll be closer to city center,” and staff expects the unit to be used in the interim while repurposing space at City Hall.
- Park development and infrastructure maintenance funds were described as the CIP’s primary sources. Staff noted a change in how development fees are collected (fees now come at occupancy rather than permit issuance), making timing of some park development revenues uncertain. Staff projected approximately $2.1 million in park development fees for FY 2025–26 and $9.5 million over the five‑year period, but cautioned there is no guarantee those revenues will be realized.
- Other near‑term items with identified funding include park amenities ($261,000 for benches, trash receptacles, repairs and lighting), restroom renovations funded from prior years, playground upgrades proposed at $31,000, and pumping/vacuum/chemical equipment reserves for pools ($29,000 identified for FY 2025–26).

Commission questions focused on timing, community involvement and potential cost sharing. Commissioners asked how long the existing pool could remain in service, whether the school district would contribute to the pool project, and whether the Airstream model has been used elsewhere. Staff told the commission the pool is expected to remain operable for the immediate future but that major renovations will require multi‑year design and funding phases; they encouraged pursuing district and community partnerships to share costs for large capital projects.

What happens next: staff said the draft CIP will move to the city’s finance committee, then to the planning commission and to a city council budget workshop in May; council adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 10, 2025. The CIP remains a living document; projects and budgets will be adjusted as revenue projections and committee input are refined.

Ending: commissioners provided feedback and asked staff to continue outreach on the pool renovation and to work on funding strategies, including exploring partnerships and timing for park development fees.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks & Community Services Commission Meeting 04/09/2025","oneSentenceSummary","San Ramon public works staff presented the Parks and Community Services Commission with a draft five‑year Capital Improvement Program on April 9, 2025, including a $12.5 million preliminary estimate to renovate the city’s 50‑meter pool and a proposal to buy and outfit an Airstream as a mobile police substation.","taxTitle","San Ramon City, Contra Costa County, California","taxId",4548,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6582692,"Parks commission forwards list of 18 recommended teen council appointees to city council",754,6778000,7532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049830-af3c698a3be7362bfd85babd568bdbf0&start=6778&end=7532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049830-af3c698a3be7362bfd85babd568bdbf0/thumbnail_6778000.jpg","/articles/6582692/San-Ramon-City/Contra-Costa-County/California/Parks-commission-forwards-list-of-18-recommended-teen-council-appointees-to-city-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582692-764919acffd523bb7d7a4bbf8e5242ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487911&Signature=iZdihTgHghjQjltEy6N~tnqZI5e8NA1bWpy70aysZ7wfzFpTGwsifuNvm8qFF220oar6E8089r1spB49jnuvf1DSch48wpy5vBjzJPASbw0Ze43rdxWer5zLrhCJAuUc3Jld4DnJflPg6amSnrLCeHL~C3Q6~hpiEze15dP8~bIl7UCrsBQj39~iptMGgf84iRaBt26Xnm4RViyqoScSRRD2x-3M0SQCbPA~Y-1h8hrQPZ5A8f0eVTGpRg9NmvLNlLg2jRlM7-qx1wVsbyhRF2oqYwE6jdjIN~7X55jeZ189VCm-gTHLRlanf4QWDm79UEIDpnk24GsfL1JBbVnJvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Community Services Commission voted April 9 to forward a recommended slate of applicants to the City Council for appointment to the San Ramon Teen Council for the 2025–26 term.

Division Manager Brad Morris presented the commission with the selection committee’s recommendations and said the subcommittee had reviewed 66 applications and interviewed 28 candidates in person. Morris recommended the commission approve the appointment of 18 regular teen council members and two alternates, and to adopt a prioritized wait list should vacancies occur.

Why it matters: the Teen Council provides a year of civic engagement for students and supports youth programming and outreach. The commission’s confirmation is a required step before the City Council makes formal appointments.

Details
- Recommended regular members (to be forwarded to City Council for appointment, terms expiring July 2026) included 18 named applicants presented by staff during the meeting. Morris read the list aloud at the meeting and said the subcommittee prioritized candidates following in‑person interviews.
- The subcommittee members responsible for interviews reported positive feedback: commissioners who served on the screening and interview subcommittees described a highly qualified applicant pool and recommended the commission forward the list as presented.

Formal action
The commission voted to accept the list and forward the recommendations to City Council for appointment. Staff said the packet published after the meeting will correct a previously incorrect wait‑list ordering in the distributed materials; Morris apologized for the earlier error and confirmed the corrected prioritization would be posted.

Ending: the commission’s recommendation will be considered by City Council at its April 22 meeting, at which council members will make the formal appointments.","The Parks and Community Services Commission approved recommendations to fill 18 regular teen council positions and two alternates for 2025–26 and asked that the prioritized wait list be used if vacancies occur. The commission's subcommittee conducted in‑person interviews and reported strong candidate pools.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6582697,"San Ramon Parks department proposes budget restoring some cuts; staff says 53% cost recovery achieved but sustainability questioned",2320,4018000,6338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049830-af3c698a3be7362bfd85babd568bdbf0&start=4018&end=6338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049830-af3c698a3be7362bfd85babd568bdbf0/thumbnail_4018000.jpg","/articles/6582697/San-Ramon-City/Contra-Costa-County/California/San-Ramon-Parks-department-proposes-budget-restoring-some-cuts-staff-says-53-cost-recovery-achieved-but-sustainability-questioned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582697-10448d1e08d31023db254cea338e9560/orig.mp4?Expires=1770487911&Signature=dkNdgkiLwjsbAlu-ytki0c2JCAesOv5NgKE~IZ-rRmXBZNz-dBNjNCCmtxrGPgh8pNwtQPfxW4ZBHcUa6HNEjLp2jp7gCUyqAZRnaJ7gqZJLHnEdyBw3U5mU-nj6NGVMbCGsd5g~Lzm91rUNkny5s~Tbjw6IINXBPJ1-pKATI2m1la6kFOxiiA0in2gFap39Zf-B3WlyN-LYFi2VfUuPlIjjywZkitY6~yITZuSaFNa6OXpSx5~UFkSDsuPnQUtn8ZlMOz~vDMy8EIk7PFF6C730oWLP1eBfsVxC8uJgnDMc0uVzgltpp1iyk1WQMoCXAtKFGay6idz4Qaa0QTV8TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Ramon Parks and Community Services staff presented the department’s draft operating budget for fiscal year 2025–26 on April 9 and described a program of restored services alongside continuing cost pressures for salaries, benefits and contractual obligations.

Department analyst May Malinick told the commission the proposed PCS budget would increase department expenditures from the current fiscal year’s roughly $8.8 million to about $10.45 million for 2025–26, while revenue was forecast to rise modestly to about $5.54 million. The city subsidy (general fund contribution) increases to make up the difference; staff said much of the change reflects reintroducing employee benefit costs that were previously covered by an OPEB trust fund.

Why it matters: the department reported it reached a 53% cost‑recovery ratio for the coming budget year — above the department’s historical 50% benchmark — but staff cautioned the ratio may not be sustainable as fee increases can reduce participation in fee‑based programs over time.

Key points
- Expenditures: proposed PCS expenditures for 2025–26 were presented at $10,449,824, an increase of about $1.6 million from the current year. Staff explained much of that increase reflects full‑time benefits and contract escalators previously offset with trust funds.
- Revenue and cost recovery: proposed revenues total about $5.54 million. Staff said the department “did excitedly maintain a 53% cost recovery goal” but warned that continuing to raise fees to chase a percentage could reduce participation in fee‑based programs over time.
- Restored programs: staff proposed restoring library hours, reopening customer service counters at community centers during lunch hours, additional senior programming and events (including a planned dive‑in movie series), and other services that had been cut during last year’s budget shortfall.
- Contractual and fixed costs: staff highlighted fixed costs the department cannot control, including full‑time salaries/benefits and multi‑year contract escalators for things such as theater management and registration systems. An IS (information systems) replacement charge of about $31,000 was called out separately.

Commissioner comments and follow up
Commissioners praised the department’s outreach and the staff’s effort to hold non‑discretionary costs down, but asked for more historical trend data to better understand multi‑year revenue and expenditure patterns. Several commissioners suggested looking beyond a single cost‑recovery target — for example, factoring community value and program equity into long‑term policy decisions.

Next steps: staff asked for commissioner feedback on priorities; the draft budget will be refined and transmitted through Finance and City Council processes for final adoption in June.","Parks and Community Services staff presented a draft FY 2025–26 operating budget that restores services cut during last year’s shortfall, reports a projected 53% cost recovery and asks commissioners to weigh cost‑recovery priorities against service goals. Staff noted major fixed costs (benefits, contracts) drove much of the increase.","actionData","errors"]

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