City Council Special Meeting 6/25/2025

The City of San Ramon's City Council held a special meeting on June 25, 2025, to conduct interviews and select candidates for four vacancies on the Parks and Community Services Commission. The council interviewed multiple candidates, discussing their backgrounds, community involvement, and perspectives on balancing park infrastructure investment with the addition of new parks amid budget constraints. Candidates also addressed programming for diverse demographics, including young adults and seniors, and strategies to attract tourism through sports and cultural events. After thorough deliberation, the council unanimously selected four primary commissioners—Kyle Levy, Partha Mitra, Will Dorick, and Vasant Shetty—and ranked two additional candidates, Robert Bickl and Carol Lopez, on a waiting list. The council emphasized the importance of diversity, community engagement, and understanding of the city's master plan in their selections. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.