The City of San Ramon held a special City Council meeting on June 26, 2025, focused primarily on interviews and appointments for the Planning Commission. The council interviewed several candidates, discussing their qualifications, experience, and views on key planning issues such as compliance with state housing laws, community impact of development projects, and the city's vision for growth and sustainability. The council emphasized the importance of selecting commissioners who are well-prepared, knowledgeable about relevant legislation, and capable of making informed decisions on complex land use matters. After interviewing six candidates and considering four others by application only, the council voted to appoint Gary Alpert and Santosh Kangjula to the Planning Commission with terms expiring in June 2029. The council decided to reopen the application period for two weeks to recruit additional qualified candidates to fill remaining vacancies, with plans to conduct further interviews and appointments in the near future.

City Council Special Meeting 6/26/2025