Pleasant Hill City Council
March 17, 2025

City of Pleasant Hill

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, March 17, 2025
REGULAR MEETING - 07:00 PM
Watch on YouTube at www.phillca.gov/councilmeeting
The public meeting of the City Council will be held in person at City Hall 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Telephone (925) 671-5267 A Zoom link is provided herewith as a courtesy, but members of the public are advised that they will only have the option to participate via teleconference using the Zoom platform in the event that a member of the legislative body is approved to attend remotely pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 2449. Meeting link: www.zoom.us; Meeting ID: 869 2839 6987 Passcode: 250238 MAYOR SUE NOACK DIST. 1 COUNCILMEMBER BELLE LA
VICE MAYOR ZAC SHESS DIST. 2 COUNCILMEMBER ANDREI OBOLENSKIY DIST. 5 COUNCILMEMBER AMANDA SZAKATS
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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PRESENTATIONS
Supporting Cities at the Federal Level - Presentation from Congressman DeSaulnier
Commission on Aging Annual Report
Introduction to Commission on Aging Commissioner Nicole Crenshaw Measure K Oversight Committee Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2023/24 Page 5

CITY MANAGERS COMMENTS
(Brief updates on pending City business without discussion by the City Council.)

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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
(A) Contra Costa Mayors Conference Hosted by the City of Lafayette on March 6, 2025 (B) Other Meetings Attended at City Expense
Announcements from Councilmembers

PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is welcome at this time to address the City Council on items on the Consent Calendar or other items not listed on the agenda but within the Council’s jurisdiction. There is an opportunity for the public to comment on other agenda items at the time they are discussed. Comments are limited to two minutes per speaker. To provide public comments, please see the Public Participation Options above.

CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under “Consent Calendar” are considered by the Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate Council discussion of these items unless requested by a Councilmember prior to the time Council votes on the motion to adopt.

Approve Minutes for the Joint City Council and Recreation & Park Board Special Meeting of February 25, 2025

Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 3, 2025 Page 24 Approve Checks Dated: February 28, 2025; March 05, 2025; March 07, 2025

Adopt Resolution No. ___-25 Authorizing Transmittal of the Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development

ACTION CALENDAR
Adopt Resolution No. ___-25 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute and Submit the Biennial MEASURE J Growth Management Program Compliance Checklist for Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 for Allocation of Fiscal Years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement Funds to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA)

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 3 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Adopt Resolution No. ___-25 Approving the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District Event Sponsorship Proposal for Calendar Year 2025

ADJOURNMENT
Next City Council Meeting: April 7, 2025

11. City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 4 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3323 – (925) 671-5270 www.pleasanthillca.org

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Councilmembers
FROM: Ann James, Public Works Director
DATE: March 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Measure K Oversight Committee Annual Report to Council - Fiscal Year 2023/24 The Pleasant Hill Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance (known as Measure K) was approved by voters of Pleasant Hill on November 8, 2016, and required that the City Council establish an oversight committee to review expenditures of the tax funds collected. The City Council established the Measure K Oversight Committee and its bylaws by adoption of Resolution No. 16-17 at its meeting of February 6, 2017. The bylaws require that the Committee provide an annual report to the City Council.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Measure K Oversight Committee Annual Report to Council - Fiscal Year 2023/24 Measure K Independent Auditors Reports & Financial Statements - year ended June 30th, 2024 Item 5.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 5 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Measure K Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee
March 4, 2025
To: Pleasant Hill City Council
From: Measure K Oversight Committee
Re: Measure K Oversight Committee’s Annual Report to Council on the Measure K Transaction and Use Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24
Pleasant Hill voters passed Measure K, a 20-year ½ cent transaction and use tax (TUT) in November 2016. The TUT commenced on April 1, 2017, with a stated purpose “to provide and maintain Pleasant Hill City services and facilities, including fixing potholes, and repairing neighborhood and city streets; replacing the aging library with a 21st century facility, including space for afterschool homework and tutoring; creating additional walking and biking paths; maintaining storm drains; and other city services”.

On February 6, 2017, the City Council established a "Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee” – known as the Measure K Oversight Committee. The Committee’s primary duties are: (1) to review revenue and expenditure reports produced by City staff; (2) to determine whether the revenues are expended efficiently and effectively; and (3) to make recommendations if needed, along with an annual report to the City Council.

In reviewing revenues and expenditures of Measure K funds for FY2023-24 the Committee met twice. On November 13, 2024, the Committee received a detailed report from staff on the unaudited FY 2023-24 revenues and expenditures along with a historical summary of all Measure K revenues and expenditures since its inception. The committee was able to question staff on revenues and expenditures for the library and other eligible activities (streets and roads, pedestrian and bicycle, storm drain improvements, and administration).

At that meeting a sub-committee (comprising committee members John Pollock and Debbie Baker) was established to follow up with Finance Department staff to review a sample of individual transactions for compliance with the Measure.

On December 12, 2024, the sub-committee met with Erick Cheung, Chief Financial Officer, along with Ann James, Public Works Director, to begin the process. The sub-committee was subsequently provided with the Measure K detail from the financial system. After selecting a sample of 16 transactions, the sub-committee returned to City Hall on January 28, 2025.

They reviewed the source documentation and consulted with Ann James (Public Works Director) along with Erick Cheung for clarification and additional information on certain transactions. The sub-committee found all the transactions reviewed to be appropriate, properly approved, and consistent with Measure K. objectives. The 16 transactions, totaling $3.4 million constitute over 50% of the overall fiscal year expenditures. City staff also provided details of the approximately $5.5 million in sales tax revenue received during Item 5.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 6 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 2 the fiscal year. The sub-committee referenced the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration’s website to independently match the receipts documented by city staff.

On March 4, 2025, the Measure K Committee met again to receive a report on the final FY 2023-24 Measure K audit presented by Jon Waller from the City’s auditors Macias Gini and O’Connell (MGO). City and MGO staff responded to questions from the Committee. The Committee reviewed and approved the sub-committee’s report summarizing its review findings. The Committee subsequently approved this annual report for presentation to City Council.

Revenue and Expenditure Summary for FY2023-24
Beginning Measure K Balance $4,457,512
FY 2023-24 Revenues: $5,707,449
Expenditures:

Library Construction: $ 354,016
Library Maintenance: $ 217,567
Ped/Bike $ 339,000
Streets & Roads $2,557,000
Storm Drain $ 518,000
Other/Admin $ 5,838
Debt Service $2,492,372
Total Expenditures $6,482,917
Ending Fund Balance: $3,682,044
The expenditures summarized above reflect the maturity of the Measure K program. Library construction is essentially complete, with emphasis shifting to maintenance.

Approximately 45% of sales tax revenues are used to pay down the loan with Bank of the West (now BMO); and the balance of the revenues are being used for projects: streets and roads, pedestrian/bicycle and storm drains.

The ending balance of $3,682,044 comprises the following set-asides: $2,500,000 debt service reserve to address any future revenue fluctuations; $150,000 for future one-time fixes at the library; $165,690 in remaining bond proceeds for the library, with a remaining unrestricted amount of $866,354.

Summary
In making its recommendation to City Council, the Committee relied on the following:

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 7 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 3 (1) The presentation by City staff to the Committee on November 13, 2024, on the overall revenues and expenditures along with questions, discussion and explanations as needed; and
(2) The sub-committee’s work in December and January consulting with City staff and reviewing the Measure K detail and independently analyzing selected transactions (i.e. invoices and transfers); and
(3) The March 4, 2025 presentation of the Measure K financial statements for FY 2023- 24 by MGO which concluded that the statements “presented fairly in all material respects the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2024, and changes in its financial position for the year then ended”.
(4) The sub-committee’s discussion of the procurement and contract renewal process with Ann James. Based on the discussion, the sub-committee determined that a process exists to ensure that vendor and contractors are properly vetted and selected based on pre-defined criteria.

Conclusion
The Measure K Oversight Committee concludes that Measure K revenues were expended “efficiently and effectively” during FY 2023-24.

The Committee wishes to thank the Finance and Engineering staff for their professionalism, assistance, and clarity in responding to the Committee’s inquiries.

Respectfully submitted.

Paul Maxwell
Chair, Measure K Oversight Committee
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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
Measure K Fund
Independent Auditor’s Reports and
Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
Measure K Fund
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
Table of Contents
Page
Financial Section
Independent Auditor’s Report ....................................................................................................................... 1 Balance Sheet ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance ......................................................... 4 Notes to Financial Statements ....................................................................................................................... 5 Internal Control and Compliance Section
Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With Government Auditing Standards ........................................................................... 9 Item 5.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 10 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 www.mgocpa.com
Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP
2121 N. California Boulevard, Suite 750
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 1
Independent Auditor’s Report
City Council and
Measure K Oversight Committee
City of Pleasant Hill, California
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of the Measure K Fund (Fund) of the City of Pleasant Hill, California (City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements as listed in the table of contents.

In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of June 30, 2024, and the changes in its financial position for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS) and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing Standards). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the City and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Emphasis of a Matter
As discussed in Note 2, the financial statements present only the Fund and do not purport to, and do not, present fairly the financial position of the City as of June 30, 2024, and the changes in its financial position, or, where applicable, its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements The City’s management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 11 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 2 Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards, we  Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.  Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
 Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
 Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control–related matters that we identified during the audit.

Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated January 31, 2025, on our consideration of the City’s internal control over the Fund’s financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control over the Fund’s financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control over the Fund’s financial reporting and compliance.

Walnut Creek, California
January 31, 2025
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Assets
Cash and investments held in City Treasury 2,632,642 $
Tax receivable 1,014,727
Interest receivable 41,694
Total assets $ 3,689,063
Liabilities and Fund Balance
Liabilities
Accounts payable 7,019 $
Fund Balance
Restricted 165,690
Assigned 3,516,354
Total fund balance 3,682,044
Total liabilities and fund balance $ 3,689,063

CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
Measure K Fund
Balance Sheet
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 13 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Revenues
Measure K transactions & use tax 5,463,421 $
Use of money and property 181,830
Total revenues 5,645,251
Expenditures
Capital outlay - New library project & equipment 354,016 Library maintenance and operations 217,567
Others 5,838
Debt service:

Principal 2,138,423
Interest and fiscal charges 353,949
Total expenditures 3,069,793
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 62,198
Transfers out to other funds (3,413,124)
Total other financing sources (uses) (3,350,926)
Net change in fund balance (775,468)
Fund balance - beginning 4,457,512
Fund balance - ending 3,682,044 $

CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
Measure K Fund
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
Measure K Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
5 NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF REPORTING ENTITY
In November 2016, registered voters of the City of Pleasant Hill (City) approved Measure K, authorizing a half-cent transaction and use tax to for the funding of the construction of improvements to neighborhood library facilities and infrastructure throughout the City.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of Presentation
The Measure K Fund (Fund) is accounted for as part of the City’s General Fund, which is a type of governmental fund included in the City’s basic financial statements. The City’s General Fund accounts for all of the general revenues and financial resources of the City not specifically levied or collected for the other City funds, as well as the related expenditures.

The financial statements do not purport to, and do not, present the financial position or changes in financial position of the City. The projects represent a portion of the activities of the City and, as such, are included in the City’s basic financial statements. (b) Basis of Accounting
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are recorded when the related governmental fund liabilities are incurred. Revenues, including transaction and uses tax, are recognized when they become measurable and available (generally received within 45 days after year-end).
(c) Fund Balance
The City established a policy on governmental fund balance financial reporting to provide necessary clarification on the terminology used in the fund balance classifications and assist with adhering to the requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions. GASB Statement No. 54 outlines the requirements to report fund balance for governmental funds in specific classifications (nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned and unassigned), which create a hierarchy primarily based on the extent to which the City is bound to the constraints on the specific purposes for which funds can be spent. Restricted fund balance represents amount that can be spent for specific purposes stipulated by external resource providers, constitutionally, or through enabling legislation. Assigned fund balance represents amounts intended to be used by the City for specific purposes that are neither restricted nor committed. Intent is expressed by the City Council or the City Manager to whom the City Council has delegated the authority to assign amounts to be used for specific purposes by adoption of a resolution. As of June 30, 2024, $165,690 represents restricted fund balance for capital projects funded through a lease financing loan, $58,758 of which related to encumbrances. $3,516,354 was assigned fund balance for capital projects funded by Measure K revenue.

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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
Measure K Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
6 NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (d) Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

NOTE 3 – CASH AND INVESTMENTS HELD IN CITY TREASURY
Cash and investments held in City Treasury represent the Fund’s share of the City Treasury’s pool. All of the Fund’s cash and investments are deposited in the City Treasury’s pool as described in the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which can be obtained from the City’s Department of Finance. Investments in the pool are made in accordance with the City’s investment policy as approved by the City Council. Investments are stated at fair value. However, the value of the pool shares in the City Treasury’s pool that may be withdrawn is determined on an amortized cost basis, which is different from the fair value of the Fund’s position in the pool.

Interest earned from cash and investments held in City Treasury is allocated quarterly to all City funds, including the Fund, based on the City funds’ cash balance. At June 30, 2024, the City Treasury’s pool is unrated and has a weighted average maturity of 314 days. The Fund’s investments in the City Treasury’s pool is exempt from fair value hierarchy disclosure.

NOTE 4 – TRANSFERS TO AND FROM OTHER FUNDS
Resources may be transferred from one City fund to another with City Council or City Manager approval. The purpose of the transfers is to support capital projects activities of another City fund. During the year ended June 30, 2024, the Fund transferred $3,413,124 to other City funds.

Unspent Measure K funds are returned to the Measure K fund. The following schedule summarized the Fund’s transfer out activities and unspent funds at year end:

Current Year Total Amount
Amount Unspent as of
Fund Receiving Transfers Transfer Purpose Transferred June 30, 2024 Gas Tax Fund Pedestrian and Bicycle Program 338,500 $ 714,496 $ Gas Tax Fund Street Resurfacing Program 2,556,624 3,074,077 Gas Tax Fund Pedestrian Crossing Project - 396,253
NPDES Fund Storm Drain Improvement Program 518,000 1,133,414 Vehicle Replacement Fund Library Maintenance Vehicle - 11,889 Total Transfers To Other Funds $ 5,330,129 3,413,124 $
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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
Measure K Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
7 NOTE 5 – LOAN FINANCING – NEW LIBRARY
The City is financing the construction of a new library building, a portion of the Oak Park Monticello Backbone Infrastructure Improvements, and incidental expenses in the amount of $26,396,078 through a lease financing private placement loan with Bank of the West (now BMO) executed on August 1, 2020. The interest rate on the private placement is 1.75% per annum.

Payments are to be made semiannually on December 1 and June 1 with final maturity on June 1, 2032. The loan’s debt service payments will be funded with Measure K revenues. As of June 30, 2024, total debt service requirements remaining on the Lease Financing are $19,938,974.

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Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP
2121 N. California Boulevard, Suite 750
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
9 Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With Government Auditing Standards City Council and
Measure K Oversight Committee
City of Pleasant Hill, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Auditing Standards), the financial statements of the Measure K Fund (Fund) of the City of Pleasant Hill, California (City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated January 31, 2025.

Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control over the Fund’s financial reporting (internal control) as a basis of designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.

Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.

A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified.

Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Fund’s financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 19 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 10 Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.

Walnut Creek, California
January 31, 2025
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: February 25, 2025
100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3323 – (925) 671-5270 www.pleasanthillca.org
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
SUBJECT: Approve Minutes for the Special Joint City Council and Recreation & Park Board of Directors Meeting of February 25, 2025
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Minutes
ATTACHMENT(S): February 25, 2025 – Tentative Minutes
Prepared by: Lyone Conner, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING – CITY COUNCIL

AND PLEASANT HILL RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS February 25, 2025
Special Joint Recreation & Park District February 25, 2025 and City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1
MAYOR NOACK called to order a special joint meeting of the City Council and Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Board of Directors at 7:33 a.m. at Back Forty Texas BBQ, 100 Coggins Drive, Pleasant Hill, California, complete proceedings of which were electronically recorded. The meeting agenda was posted on the City Hall outdoor bulletin board at 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA on February 21, 2025, by City Clerk Lyone Conner.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
City Council
Sue Noack Mayor Present
Zac Shess Vice Mayor Present
Belle La Councilmember Present
Andrei Obolenskiy Councilmember Present
Amanda Szakats Councilmember Present
Recreation and Park Board of Directors
Quy Tran Chairperson Present
Derek Wurst Vice Chairperson Present
Sandra Bonato Secretary Present
Bobby Glover Board member Absent
Sandy Vinson Board member Absent

PUBLIC COMMENT
MAYOR NOACK opened public comment.

There was no public comment.

MAYOR NOACK closed public comment.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Presentation - of the State of the District
Quy Tran, Chair of the Recreation and Park Board of Directors, presented an overview of the District’s mission and vision. He shared data on the impact to the community of the Recreation and Park District’s programs and parks, the results of Ballot Measure S from the November 2024 General Elections, updates on the Board Members, and key priorities for 2025. Chair Tran also provided the District’s fiscal information, highlighted completed Capital Improvement Projects, conveyed plans for park and open space utilization, and summarized the ways in which the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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2. Presentation - of the State of the City
Mayor Noack presented an overview of the City’s major achievements in 2024. She shared data on the use of resources for the Pleasant Hill Library, highlighted new development that has occurred in the City, including housing opportunities for the community, and she outlined safety issues that have been addressed by the Pleasant Hill Police Department (PD). Mayor Noack discussed increased and equitable hiring practices of the PD, clarified the status of the City’s financial well-being, provided an overview of the budget revenue and expenditures, and explained the impact unfunded pension liability has on the budget forecast. Mayor Noack also shared a list of new businesses in the City and a list of improvements that have been made to the City by use of American Rescue Plan Act and Measure K funds. Mayor Noack concluded by defining key priorities for 2025 and highlighting City Activities from the past year.

ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR NOACK adjourned the special joint meeting on behalf of the City Council and on behalf of the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Board of Directors at 8:08 a.m. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

LYONE CONNER, CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 3, 2025
100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3323 – (925) 671-5270 www.pleasanthillca.org
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
SUBJECT: Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 3, 2025 RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Minutes
ATTACHMENT(S): March 3, 2025 – Tentative Minutes
PREPARED BY: Lyone Conner, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
March 3, 2025
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 February 24, 2025
Mayor Noack called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA, complete proceedings of which were electronically recorded. The meeting agenda was posted on the City Hall outdoor bulletin board at 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA on February 28, 2025, by City Clerk Lyone Conner.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Sue Noack Mayor Present
Zac Shess Vice Mayor Present
Belle La District 1 Councilmember Present
Andrei Obolenskiy District 2 Councilmember Present
Amanda Szakats District 5 Councilmember Present

4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Noack reported that there was no closed session and nothing to report.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Proclamation Designating March 31, 2025 as Cesar Chavez Day Mayor Noack read a proclamation designating March 31, 2025 as Cesar Chavez Day.

5.2 Proclamation Designating the Month of March as Red Cross Awareness Month Mayor Noack read a proclamation designating the month of March 2025 as Red Cross Awareness Month.

Matt Smith, a Volunteer with the American Red Cross accepted the proclamation and shared comments about the work of the Red Cross.

5.3 Introduction of Civic Action Commissioner Scott Roberts and Reappointed Civic Action Commissioners Barb Thor and Faye Donaghu
Vice Mayor Shess introduced the Commissioners and shared information regarding their backgrounds.

Commissioners Roberts, Thor, and Donaghu each provided remarks about their appointment or reappointment.

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6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
• The Pleasant Hill Police Department will begin conducting traffic and parking enforcement in and around schools during the mornings and afternoons. • The Central Sanitary District is proceeding with the second of three sewer pipe renovation projects in Gregory Gardens.
• Residents are encouraged to examine the Fire Hazard Severity Local Responsibility Maps (“Fire Maps”) on the City’s website.

7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS

7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense
Mayor Noack, along with Councilmembers La, Obolenskiy, and Szakats reported their attendance at the League of California Cities meeting.

7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember La reported her attendance at Pleasant Hill Baseball Association (PHBA) Opening Day.

Councilmember Obolenskiy shared his regrets for missing the PHBA Opening Day. He reported his observance of the Slavic holiday Maslenitsa, and announced the symbolism of his pendant, as a means of being in solidarity with the immigrant community.

Vice Mayor Shess reported his and all of Council’s attendance at the State of the City (Joint City Council Meeting with the Recreation and Park District), at the East Bay Leadership Open House, and the 50th annual Choice in Aging Crab Feed.

Councilmember Szakats reported her attendance at the Choice in Aging Crab Feed, the State of the City, and the PHBA Opening Day.

Mayor Noack reported her speaking engagement at the State of the City hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. She also reported her attendance at the Choice in Aging Crab Feed, and the PHBA Opening Day Parade, a Safety meeting at Sequoia Middle School, and a Sequoia Middle School Gala, which auctioned off the Mayor for a Day program.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public offered comments:
• Cara DeJong
• Mindy Armando
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• Josh Kelley
• Cat Hodgson

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion (Obolenskiy/Shess) to Approve consent items 9.1 through 9.3, carried unanimously as follows:

AYES: La , Obolenskiy, Shess, Szakats, Noack

9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of February 24, 2025

9.2 Approve Checks Dated February 21, 2025

9.3 Accept Update on Contra Costa Transportation Authority and TRANSPAC

10. ACTION CALENDAR

10.1 Adopt Resolution No. -25 Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Planning Commission’s Decision to Approve a Reasonable Accommodation Request for an Attached Carport Structure for a Person with Disabilities at 135 Byron Court, ENT- 2023- 0058
Haley Croffoot, Senior Planner, introduced item 10.1, provided a presentation regarding the appeal, and responded to questions from Council.

City Planner Troy Fujimoto, as well as the residents of the property under review, were available to answer questions.

No members of the public spoke on the item.

Motion (Shess/Obolenskiy) to Continue item 10.1 following additional input from the City’s Engineering Division, carried as follows:

AYES: La, Obolenskiy, Shess, Noack
NOES: Szakats

10.2 Discussion on Potential Commercial Cannabis Ordinance Modifications Troy Fujimoto, City Planner, introduced item 10.2 and provided a presentation on the current Cannabis Ordinance.

One member of the public spoke on the item: Matt Light
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This item was for discussion only, and no motion was required.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Noack adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 17, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
SUBJECT: Approve Checks Dated: February 28, 2025; March 05, 2025; March 07, 2025

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Approve the check register.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Check Register
Prepared by: Maria Alfredo, Accounting Technician I
Approved by: Erick Cheung, Chief Financial Officer
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Expense Approval Report
Pleasant Hill, CA By Vendor Name
Payment Dates 2/28/2025 - 2/28/2025
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: ALL20 - ALL PRO SIGNS INC.

ALL PRO SIGNS INC. 250228 02/28/2025 FIN-COST RECO REF ACCT EN… 101-220010 346121 02/28/2025 807.26 Vendor ALL20 - ALL PRO SIGNS INC. Total: 807.26
Vendor: AMA05 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, …1P1J-QN1J-3PQ6 02/28/2025 4 DAIL ACT LGs; 1 G2 GL RLL… 101-3001-0000-660016 346122 02/28/2025 109.70 Vendor AMA05 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. Total: 109.70 Vendor: AMU24 - AMUNDSON, TOM
AMUNDSON, TOM 250228 02/28/2025 DVWS SYS STAFF ENGR FOR … 501-7010-0000-611040 346123 02/28/2025 409.69 Vendor AMU24 - AMUNDSON, TOM Total: 409.69
Vendor: ARR04 - ARROWHEAD 24HR TOWING & RECOVERY
ARROWHEAD 24HR TOWING… 226021 02/28/2025 TOWING TO THE POLICE DEPT 101-2001-0000-650051 346124 02/28/2025 262.94 ARROWHEAD 24HR TOWING… 226483 02/28/2025 TOWING TO THE POLICE DEPT 101-2001-0000-650051 346125 02/28/2025 262.94 Vendor ARR04 - ARROWHEAD 24HR TOWING & RECOVERY Total: 525.88 Vendor: ATT04 - AT&T
AT&T 23038296 02/28/2025 PHONE SVCS FOR ACCT 9391… 101-2001-0000-670020 346127 02/28/2025 36.02 AT&T 23038302 02/28/2025 PHONE SVCS FOR ACCT 9391… 101-2001-0000-670020 346126 02/28/2025 31.77 Vendor ATT04 - AT&T Total: 67.79
Vendor: AVI24 - AVI-SPL, LLC
AVI-SPL, LLC 2403641 02/28/2025 PO/10124 3 WRLESS MICRO… 403-1012-0000-710856 346128 02/28/2025 15,414.07 AVI-SPL, LLC 250228 02/28/2025 QSCCXQ4K4- QSC AMPLIFIER 401-1012-0000-710844 346128 02/28/2025 329.92 AVI-SPL, LLC PROPOSAL#472979-1 02/28/2025 QSCCXQ4K4 - QSC AMPLIFIER 401-1012-0000-710844 346128 02/28/2025 15,037.63 Vendor AVI24 - AVI-SPL, LLC Total: 30,781.62
Vendor: 10028 - BINDERNAGEL, ETHAN
BINDERNAGEL, ETHAN 250228 02/28/2025 PER DIEM-CALCIT PLG COMM…101-1005-0000-640021 346129 02/28/2025 215.00 Vendor 10028 - BINDERNAGEL, ETHAN Total: 215.00
Vendor: CHE19 - CHEUNG, ERICK
CHEUNG, ERICK 250228 02/28/2025 MTG/CONFE CSMFO REIMB … 101-1010-0000-640021 346130 02/28/2025 793.88 Vendor CHE19 - CHEUNG, ERICK Total: 793.88
Vendor: CLA01 - CLARK, TODT
CLARK, TODT 250228 02/28/2025 PHPA MED PREM PMT REIM … 101-1019-0000-612210 346131 02/28/2025 1,000.00 Vendor CLA01 - CLARK, TODT Total: 1,000.00
Vendor: COD02 - CODE PUBLISHING COMPANY
CODE PUBLISHING COMPANY GCI0016733 02/28/2025 MUNICIPAL CODE WEB UPD… 101-1008-0000-630043 346132 02/28/2025 188.00 Vendor COD02 - CODE PUBLISHING COMPANY Total: 188.00
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: COM02 - COMCAST
COMCAST ACCT 8155 40 003 0008492 2…02/28/2025 MONTHLY CALBE SVC 02/15 … 101-2001-0000-670010 346133 02/28/2025 291.58 Vendor COM02 - COMCAST Total: 291.58
Vendor: COR01 - CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMS, INC.

CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMS, I… 250228 02/28/2025 MONTHLY INV MARCH 2025 101-1012-0000-650036 346134 02/28/2025 960.15 Vendor COR01 - CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMS, INC. Total: 960.15 Vendor: DEP06 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 794721 02/28/2025 DOJ DOCU PROCESSING FEES …101-2001-0000-620123 346135 02/28/2025 64.00 Vendor DEP06 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Total: 64.00
Vendor: FRA28 - FRANK + GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC.

FRANK + GROSSMAN LANDS… 35407 02/28/2025 FEB 2025 JANITORIAL SVCS P… 101-5097-0000-650012 346136 02/28/2025 6,200.00 FRANK + GROSSMAN LANDS… 35407 02/28/2025 FEB 2025 JANITORIAL SVCS P… 101-5097-0000-650012 346136 02/28/2025 4,500.00 FRANK + GROSSMAN LANDS… 35407 02/28/2025 FEB 2025 JANITORIAL SVCS P… 101-5097-0000-650012 346136 02/28/2025 1,050.00 FRANK + GROSSMAN LANDS… 35407 02/28/2025 FEB 2025 JANITORIAL SVCS P… 103-5105-0000-660021 346136 02/28/2025 6,350.00 Vendor FRA28 - FRANK + GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC. Total: 18,100.00 Vendor: GRE16 - GREEN HALO SYSTEMS
GREEN HALO SYSTEMS 5316 02/28/2025 HOSTING AND MAINT FEE F… 101-4013-0000-630040 346137 02/28/2025 204.00 Vendor GRE16 - GREEN HALO SYSTEMS Total: 204.00
Vendor: HUS25 - HUSTEADS COLLISION CENTER, INC.

HUSTEADS COLLISION CENTE…250228 02/28/2025 FIN-COST REC REF ACCT ENT-…101-220010 346138 02/28/2025 807.26 Vendor HUS25 - HUSTEADS COLLISION CENTER, INC. Total: 807.26 Vendor: CUR06 - L.N. CURTIS & SONS
L.N. CURTIS & SONS INV917725 02/28/2025 UNIFORM ITEMS FOR TRAIN… 101-2001-0000-612290 346141 02/28/2025 819.11 L.N. CURTIS & SONS INV918553 02/28/2025 UNIFORM ITEMS FOR TRAIN… 101-2001-0000-612290 346139 02/28/2025 824.25 L.N. CURTIS & SONS PINV973114 02/28/2025 SWAT EQUIPMENT FOR AND… 101-2001-0000-620124 346140 02/28/2025 2,109.05 Vendor CUR06 - L.N. CURTIS & SONS Total: 3,752.41
Vendor: LAN10 - LANDSCAPE FORMS, INC
LANDSCAPE FORMS, INC 432214 02/28/2025 GARBAGE CANS FOR PH LIBR… 201-4009-0000-660025 346142 02/28/2025 12,137.68 Vendor LAN10 - LANDSCAPE FORMS, INC Total: 12,137.68
Vendor: HUN04 - LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS
LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS 2267 02/28/2025 PLNG COMM MTG/POST PR… 101-4004-0000-630040 346143 02/28/2025 337.50 Vendor HUN04 - LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS Total: 337.50
Vendor: LAW17 - LAW ENFORCEMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL SVCS INC.

LAW ENFORCEMENT PSYCHO…3893 02/28/2025 PSYCHE EXAM- CCW APPLI T… 101-2001-0000-630033 346144 02/28/2025 325.00 Vendor LAW17 - LAW ENFORCEMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL SVCS INC. Total: 325.00 Vendor: LEH02 - LEHR
LEHR SI115636 02/28/2025 VEHICLE REPAIRS 101-2001-0000-650051 346145 02/28/2025 489.09 Vendor LEH02 - LEHR Total: 489.09
Vendor: MOT95 - MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 1411138514 02/28/2025 VGLNT LPR BGSIC SVC PKG H… 101-1012-0000-650035 346146 02/28/2025 14,870.00 Item 9.3
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. 1411153097 02/28/2025 HSTED LPR LRN ACCT-ANNU,… 101-1012-0000-650035 346147 02/28/2025 14,870.00 Vendor MOT95 - MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. Total: 29,740.00 Vendor: MUN14 - MUNOZ, BEATRIZ
MUNOZ, BEATRIZ 250228 02/28/2025 EDUCATION INCENTIVE/ BRI… 101-2001-0000-630033 346148 02/28/2025 500.00 Vendor MUN14 - MUNOZ, BEATRIZ Total: 500.00
Vendor: NAT95 - NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY 1011291 02/28/2025 TRENCH PLATE-BOYD RD & C… 101-5097-0000-650023 346149 02/28/2025 141.71 Vendor NAT95 - NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY Total: 141.71
Vendor: OFF20 - ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…409131111001 02/28/2025 DISINFECTANT WIPES 101-2001-0000-660016 346153 02/28/2025 151.38 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…409219975001 02/28/2025 CHAIR 101-2001-0000-660024 346157 02/28/2025 458.84 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…409220603001 02/28/2025 FORKS, CUPS, ETC 101-2001-0000-660016 346150 02/28/2025 185.85 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…409220604001 02/28/2025 SPOONS, ETC 101-2001-0000-660016 346156 02/28/2025 50.11 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…409748315001 02/28/2025 REPORT COVERS 101-2001-0000-660016 346151 02/28/2025 147.29 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…410188094001 02/28/2025 COFFEE, ETC 101-2001-0000-660016 346154 02/28/2025 52.08 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…410871969001 02/28/2025 STAPLERS, ETC 101-2001-0000-660016 346155 02/28/2025 94.34 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…412754718001 02/28/2025 TAPE, ETC 101-2001-0000-660016 346152 02/28/2025 40.74 Vendor OFF20 - ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC Total: 1,180.63 Vendor: PGE01 - PG&E
PG&E 250228 02/28/2025 SUMM BLG-TRAFFIC SIGNAL … 306-5107-0000-670015 346158 02/28/2025 3,918.31 PG&E 250228 02/28/2025 SUMM BLG-TRAFFIC SIGNAL … 306-5107-0000-670015 346158 02/28/2025 50.06 PG&E 250228 02/28/2025 SUMM BLG-TRAFFIC SIGNAL … 306-5107-0000-670015 346158 02/28/2025 15.77 PG&E ACCT 1090540129-4 2/14/25 02/28/2025 ELEC 1/10/25- 2/09/25 101-2001-0000-670015 346160 02/28/2025 7,650.83 PG&E ACCT 4934112288-2 2/3/25 02/28/2025 LIGHTING-CCB & DEXTER DRI…226-4019-0000-670015 346159 02/28/2025 111.87 Vendor PGE01 - PG&E Total: 11,746.84
Vendor: PIT04 - PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SVCS LLC
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FIN… 3107080576 02/28/2025 QRTERLY LEASING CHRGS FO… 101-2001-0000-620113 346161 02/28/2025 289.73 Vendor PIT04 - PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SVCS LLC Total: 289.73 Vendor: RES25 - RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT
RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT 250228 02/28/2025 OCT-DEC 2024 PHTID OVER… 101-200020 346162 02/28/2025 41.72 Vendor RES25 - RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT Total: 41.72
Vendor: ROB03 - ROBERT HALF
ROBERT HALF 64678865 02/28/2025 TEMP SVC FOR W/E 2/21/25 …101-1010-0000-630019 346163 02/28/2025 1,030.08 ROBERT HALF 64689760 02/28/2025 PYCK FOR PER-DIEM EMP DE… 101-2001-0000-611050 346164 02/28/2025 1,325.28 Vendor ROB03 - ROBERT HALF Total: 2,355.36
Vendor: SCI03 - SCIARONI, JACK
SCIARONI, JACK 250228 02/28/2025 DVWS SYS CHIEF ENGR FOR F…501-7010-0000-611040 346165 02/28/2025 546.25 Vendor SCI03 - SCIARONI, JACK Total: 546.25
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: SMY25 - SMYTH, DAVID A
SMYTH, DAVID A 250228 02/28/2025 BL#40849 REF OF LATE FEE 101-0000-0000-404010 346166 02/28/2025 38.40 Vendor SMY25 - SMYTH, DAVID A Total: 38.40
Vendor: STE11 - STERICYCLE, INC
STERICYCLE, INC DA0212 02/28/2025 HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOS… 101-2001-0000-630041 346167 02/28/2025 338.22 Vendor STE11 - STERICYCLE, INC Total: 338.22
Vendor: THE25 - THE ARBOR GROUP LLC
THE ARBOR GROUP LLC 4462 02/28/2025 2285 MORELLO AVE. 101-220010 346168 02/28/2025 1,450.00 Vendor THE25 - THE ARBOR GROUP LLC Total: 1,450.00
Vendor: PER27 - THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL… 1000801925 02/28/2025 EXAM SVCS- CARR, KRISTOF… 101-1014-0000-630023 346169 02/28/2025 259.00 THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL… 1000801925 02/28/2025 EXAM SVCS- CORBETT, JONA… 202-4003-0000-630021 346169 02/28/2025 139.00 Vendor PER27 - THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC. Total: 398.00 Vendor: THE62 - THE RADAR SHOP, INC.

THE RADAR SHOP, INC. 26083 02/28/2025 RECERTI OF RADARS USED F… 101-2001-0000-660014 346170 02/28/2025 812.00 Vendor THE62 - THE RADAR SHOP, INC. Total: 812.00
Vendor: TSA25 - TSANG, LARRY K.

TSANG, LARRY K. 250228 02/28/2025 FIN-COST RECO REF ACCT EN… 101-220010 346171 02/28/2025 1,458.89 Vendor TSA25 - TSANG, LARRY K. Total: 1,458.89
Vendor: V&V01 - V&V MANUFACTURING, INC
V&V MANUFACTURING, INC 62012 02/28/2025 REFURBISHING BADGES FOR … 101-2001-0000-612290 346172 02/28/2025 259.50 Vendor V&V01 - V&V MANUFACTURING, INC Total: 259.50
Vendor: 10051 - VELASCO, ABRAHAM
VELASCO, ABRAHAM 250228 02/28/2025 PER DIEM AT SUPERVISOR C… 101-2001-0000-640011 346173 02/28/2025 184.00 Vendor 10051 - VELASCO, ABRAHAM Total: 184.00
Vendor: VER09 - VERIZON WIRELESS
VERIZON WIRELESS 6104918411 02/28/2025 PH BLL FOR ACCT 371024472…101-2001-0000-670010 346174 02/28/2025 3,456.82 VERIZON WIRELESS 6104918411 02/28/2025 PH BILL FOR ACCT 371024472…402-2001-0000-650033 346174 02/28/2025 268.57 VERIZON WIRELESS 6104925087 02/28/2025 PH CHRGs FOR ENGR 1/2-2/1…101-3001-0000-670010 346175 02/28/2025 335.52 VERIZON WIRELESS 6105496841 02/28/2025 PH SVCS FOR JAN-FEB 2025 … 101-1012-0000-670010 346176 02/28/2025 414.08 Vendor VER09 - VERIZON WIRELESS Total: 4,474.99
Vendor: STA76 - VISIT PLEASANT HILL
VISIT PLEASANT HILL 250228 02/28/2025 PHTID FEES FRM HOTELS 80%…101-240060 346120 02/28/2025 170,155.25 Vendor STA76 - VISIT PLEASANT HILL Total: 170,155.25
Vendor: STA77 - VISIT PLEASANT HILL
VISIT PLEASANT HILL 250228 02/28/2025 PHTID FEES FRM HOTELS 18%…101-240067 346177 02/28/2025 38,284.92 Vendor STA77 - VISIT PLEASANT HILL Total: 38,284.92
Vendor: VOO01 - VOORHIES, CLAIRE
VOORHIES, CLAIRE 250228 02/28/2025 DVWS SEC & DISP FEB'25 (SE… 501-7010-0000-611040 346178 02/28/2025 409.68 Vendor VOO01 - VOORHIES, CLAIRE Total: 409.68
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: WAT14 - WATERWISE CONSULTING, INC
WATERWISE CONSULTING, I… 8472 02/28/2025 LDSCPE PROJ APP REV SVC F… 101-220010 346179 02/28/2025 500.00 Vendor WAT14 - WATERWISE CONSULTING, INC Total: 500.00
Vendor: WIL25 - WILLIAMS, AMY
WILLIAMS, AMY 250228 02/28/2025 BL#47201 2024. DID NOT STR…101-0000-0000-404010 346180 02/28/2025 125.00 Vendor WIL25 - WILLIAMS, AMY Total: 125.00
Vendor: WIL20 - WILSON, JUSTYNA
WILSON, JUSTYNA 250228 02/28/2025 BL#46926 OVRPD 2024 FEE C…101-0000-0000-404010 346181 02/28/2025 39.50 Vendor WIL20 - WILSON, JUSTYNA Total: 39.50
Vendor: YMC25 - YMCA OF THE EAST BAY
YMCA OF THE EAST BAY 250228 02/28/2025 FINAN-COST RECO REF-ENT-… 101-220010 346182 02/28/2025 1,915.78 Vendor YMC25 - YMCA OF THE EAST BAY Total: 1,915.78
Grand Total: 339,753.86
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Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
101 - GENERAL FUND 284,615.36
103 - MEASURE K FUND 6,350.00
201 - WASTE MANAGEMENT/RECYCLING FUND 12,137.68
202 - SENIOR VAN SERVICES FUND 139.00
226 - COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING - DISTRICT … 111.87 306 - MEASURE J FUND 3,984.14
401 - CITY HALL/PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER TECHNOLOGY … 15,367.55 402 - PD TECHNOLOGY FUND 268.57
403 - PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL (PEG)… 15,414.07 501 - DIABLO VISTA WATER FUND 1,365.62
Grand Total: 339,753.86
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
101-0000-0000-404010 BUSINESS LICENSE FEE 202.90
101-1005-0000-640021 EDUC/CONF/O/N 215.00
101-1008-0000-630043 CODIFICATN SVCS 188.00
101-1010-0000-630019 TEMP AGNCY SVCS 1,030.08
101-1010-0000-640021 EDUC/CONF/O/N 793.88
101-1012-0000-650035 MAINT/HARDWARE 29,740.00
101-1012-0000-650036 MAINT/SOFTWARE 960.15
101-1012-0000-670010 UTIL/COMMUNCTNS 414.08
101-1014-0000-630023 OCC HEALTH SVCS 259.00
101-1019-0000-612210 SICK LEAVE CONVERSIO… 1,000.00
101-200020 SUSPENSE ACCOUNT 41.72
101-2001-0000-611050 SALARY-PART TIME TEM… 1,325.28
101-2001-0000-612290 UNIFORM/PD OTHER AC… 1,902.86
101-2001-0000-620113 POSTAGE 289.73
101-2001-0000-620123 GOVERNMENT LICENSE … 64.00
101-2001-0000-620124 SWAT/DRONE 2,109.05
101-2001-0000-630033 P.D. OTHER SVCS 825.00
101-2001-0000-630041 HAZ WASTE SVCS 338.22
101-2001-0000-640011 POST TRAING SVC 184.00
101-2001-0000-650051 MAINT/P.D. AUTO 1,014.97
101-2001-0000-660014 SUPPLIES/OPERATING 812.00
101-2001-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 721.79
101-2001-0000-660024 SUPPLIES/NON CAPITALI… 458.84
101-2001-0000-670010 UTIL/COMMUNCTNS 3,748.40
101-2001-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 7,650.83
101-2001-0000-670020 UTIL/TELEPHONE 67.79
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
101-220010 REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS … 6,939.19
101-240060 DUE TO STAY PLEASANT… 170,155.25
101-240067 TID CHAMBER ADMIN F… 38,284.92
101-3001-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 109.70
101-3001-0000-670010 UTIL/COMMUNCTNS 335.52
101-4004-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 337.50
101-4013-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 204.00
101-5097-0000-650012 MAINT/JANITORALMAIN… 11,750.00
101-5097-0000-650023 MAINT/STREETS 141.71
103-5105-0000-660021 SUPLS/JANITORAL 6,350.00
201-4009-0000-660025 SUPPLIES/COMPOST BINS 12,137.68
202-4003-0000-630021 HIRE/TEST SVCS 139.00
226-4019-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 111.87
306-5107-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 3,984.14
401-1012-0000-710844 CAPITAL ASSETS-EQUIP… 15,367.55
402-2001-0000-650033 MAINT/TELEPHONE 268.57
403-1012-0000-710856 CAPITAL ASSETS-CAMER… 15,414.07
501-7010-0000-611040 SALARY-PART TIME PER… 1,365.62
Grand Total: 339,753.86
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 339,753.86
Grand Total: 339,753.86
2025-02-28
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Expense Approval Report
Pleasant Hill, CA By Vendor Name
Payment Dates 3/5/2025 - 3/5/2025
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: USP01 - U.S. POSTMASTER
U.S. POSTMASTER 250305 03/05/2025 BLK MAIL PTG PER 21 MLG T… 101-4002-0000-620113 346183 03/05/2025 2,512.50 U.S. POSTMASTER 250305 03/05/2025 BLK MAIL PTG PER 21 MLG T… 201-4009-0000-620113 346183 03/05/2025 837.50 Vendor USP01 - U.S. POSTMASTER Total: 3,350.00
Grand Total: 3,350.00
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Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
101 - GENERAL FUND 2,512.50
201 - WASTE MANAGEMENT/RECYCLING FUND 837.50
Grand Total: 3,350.00
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
101-4002-0000-620113 POSTAGE 2,512.50
201-4009-0000-620113 POSTAGE 837.50
Grand Total: 3,350.00
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 3,350.00
Grand Total: 3,350.00
2025-03-07
Item 9.3
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Expense Approval Report
Pleasant Hill, CA By Vendor Name
Payment Dates 3/7/2025 - 3/7/2025
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: JUM25 - A Hop, Skip and a Jump Ahead, LLC
A Hop, Skip and a Jump Ahea…250307 03/07/2025 GROSS RECEI FROM 2024 W… 101-0000-0000-404010 346185 03/07/2025 128.00 Vendor JUM25 - A Hop, Skip and a Jump Ahead, LLC Total: 128.00 Vendor: AAA05 - AAA BUSINESS SUPPLIES
AAA BUSINESS SUPPLIES 2413813-0 03/07/2025 81/2X11 COPY PAPER 101-1016-0000-660016 346186 03/07/2025 347.89 Vendor AAA05 - AAA BUSINESS SUPPLIES Total: 347.89
Vendor: ALS01 - ALSCO UNIFORMS
ALSCO UNIFORMS LSAC2124719 03/07/2025 MATS, TOWELS, LAUNDRY S… 101-2001-0000-660014 346187 03/07/2025 182.55 Vendor ALS01 - ALSCO UNIFORMS Total: 182.55
Vendor: AMA05 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, …1VFD-JRDX-9TKT 03/07/2025 RETIREMENT SUPP- JEFF OLS… 101-1014-0000-620036 346188 03/07/2025 79.68 Vendor AMA05 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. Total: 79.68 Vendor: BAY08 - BAY AREA NEWS GROUP
BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 1438620 03/07/2025 CLASS ADVER; CCT 2/28/25-… 101-4004-0000-620112 346189 03/07/2025 664.95 Vendor BAY08 - BAY AREA NEWS GROUP Total: 664.95
Vendor: BSE25 - BLUE STRIKE ENVIRONMENTAL
BLUE STRIKE ENVIRONMENT… PLE_003 03/07/2025 PO/40042 CONSUL FOR PH C… 306-4004-2415-630038 346190 03/07/2025 45,079.60 Vendor BSE25 - BLUE STRIKE ENVIRONMENTAL Total: 45,079.60 Vendor: BMO23 - BMO BANK N.A. COMMERCIAL CARD
BMO BANK N.A. COMMERCI… 250307 03/07/2025 CH STAFF CC PURCH-ACCT 5… 101-200030 346191 03/07/2025 18,608.14 Vendor BMO23 - BMO BANK N.A. COMMERCIAL CARD Total: 18,608.14 Vendor: CAT25 - CATO
CATO 250307 03/07/2025 EMPLO AT TACTICAL OFF SN… 101-2001-0000-640011 346192 03/07/2025 690.00 Vendor CAT25 - CATO Total: 690.00
Vendor: CHE25 - Chelsea CA Lactation
Chelsea CA Lactation 250307 03/07/2025 GROSS RECEI FROM 2024 W… 101-0000-0000-404010 346193 03/07/2025 18.00 Vendor CHE25 - Chelsea CA Lactation Total: 18.00
Vendor: CON70 - CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVI
CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SER… IN0304455 03/07/2025 CITY JAIL FEES 101-2001-0000-630041 346194 03/07/2025 710.00 Vendor CON70 - CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVI Total: 710.00
Vendor: CRF25 - CR Fireline
CR Fireline 250307 03/07/2025 GROSS RECEI FROM 2024 W… 101-0000-0000-404010 346195 03/07/2025 40.00 Vendor CRF25 - CR Fireline Total: 40.00
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: RED24 - DBA - CALIFORNIA BANK OF COMMERCE
DBA - CALIFORNIA BANK OF … PAY APP 8 03/07/2025 PO/13700 CONSTRUCTION C… 301-5137-0000-800030 346184 03/07/2025 389,161.70 DBA - CALIFORNIA BANK OF … RETENTION PMT 8 03/07/2025 PO/13700 ESCR ACCT-PMT O…301-5137-0000-800030 346196 03/07/2025 20,482.19 Vendor RED24 - DBA - CALIFORNIA BANK OF COMMERCE Total: 409,643.89 Vendor: DEX01 - DEX BACKGROUND INVESTITATIONS
DEX BACKGROUND INVESTIT… 2502-011RJK 03/07/2025 PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGR… 101-1014-0000-630021 346197 03/07/2025 2,173.75 Vendor DEX01 - DEX BACKGROUND INVESTITATIONS Total: 2,173.75 Vendor: EMP02 - EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DE
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPME… ACCT 944-0068-6 03/07/2025 UNEMPLO INSU CHRGS 10/1… 101-1015-0000-680035 346198 03/07/2025 1,443.00 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPME… ACCT 944-0068-6 11/31/24 03/07/2025 UNEMPLO INSU CHRGS 7/1/… 101-1015-0000-680035 346199 03/07/2025 2,887.00 Vendor EMP02 - EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DE Total: 4,330.00 Vendor: KAI04 - FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SE… 250307 03/07/2025 COBRA PAID KAISER POGGIO…101-210037 346200 03/07/2025 1,849.01 FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SE… 250307A 03/07/2025 KAISER FOR SIANEZ, T. APR 2… 101-2001-0000-612070 346200 03/07/2025 924.51 Vendor KAI04 - FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES Total: 2,773.52 Vendor: LAC25 - GEORGE LACONIS
GEORGE LACONIS 250307 03/07/2025 BL NO 38823 REF OF LATE FEE 101-0000-0000-404010 346201 03/07/2025 21.00 Vendor LAC25 - GEORGE LACONIS Total: 21.00
Vendor: HEA04 - HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST
HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST 250307 03/07/2025 CITY PAID DENTAL HUNT APR…101-2001-0000-612090 346202 03/07/2025 126.70 HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST 250307A 03/07/2025 CITY PAID DENTAL SAINEZ A… 101-2001-0000-612090 346202 03/07/2025 51.80 HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST 250307B 03/07/2025 COBRA DENTAL ZEDD, B. APR…101-210037 346202 03/07/2025 126.70 HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST 250307C 03/07/2025 COBRA DENTAL ENEA, C. APR…101-210037 346202 03/07/2025 126.70 HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST 250307D 03/07/2025 COBRA DENTAL POGGIO J A… 101-210037 346202 03/07/2025 87.71 HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST 250307E 03/07/2025 COBRA DENTAL RODRIGUEZ, …101-210037 346202 03/07/2025 51.80 Vendor HEA04 - HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST Total: 571.41
Vendor: HER25 - HERNANDEZ, ANGELA
HERNANDEZ, ANGELA 250307 03/07/2025 GROSS RECEI FROM 2024 W… 101-0000-0000-404010 346203 03/07/2025 45.00 Vendor HER25 - HERNANDEZ, ANGELA Total: 45.00
Vendor: HK&S25 - HK&S PLUMBING
HK&S PLUMBING 250307 03/07/2025 80% OF BLD PER FEE PD DUE… 101-0000-0000-430030 346204 03/07/2025 121.00 Vendor HK&S25 - HK&S PLUMBING Total: 121.00
Vendor: HOL24 - HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS LLC
HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS LLC 2406 03/07/2025 PO/10142 CONSULTING SVCS 101-1014-0000-630040 346205 03/07/2025 7,500.00 HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS LLC 2458 03/07/2025 PO/10142 CONSULTING SVCS 101-1014-0000-630040 346205 03/07/2025 7,500.00 HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS LLC 2489 03/07/2025 PO/10142 CONSULTING SVCS 101-1014-0000-630040 346205 03/07/2025 7,500.00 Vendor HOL24 - HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS LLC Total: 22,500.00
Vendor: ICI03 - ICITYWORK
ICITYWORK 2025-0019 03/07/2025 MONTHLY MANAGED SVC FE…101-4004-0000-630038 346206 03/07/2025 605.64 Vendor ICI03 - ICITYWORK Total: 605.64
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: 10032 - J.A.M.SERVICES INC.

J.A.M.SERVICES INC. 188034 03/07/2025 PO/370-R1 TRAFF SGNL EQU… 301-5137-0000-800030 346207 03/07/2025 14,602.24 Vendor 10032 - J.A.M.SERVICES INC. Total: 14,602.24
Vendor: LAW08 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINI… 25-3791 03/07/2025 RANGE TRAINING 101-2001-0000-640011 346208 03/07/2025 925.00 Vendor LAW08 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF Total: 925.00 Vendor: LIG25 - LIGHT, MATT
LIGHT, MATT INV-00012530 03/07/2025 FINA-COST RECOVER REF ENT…101-220010 346209 03/07/2025 15,000.00 Vendor LIG25 - LIGHT, MATT Total: 15,000.00
Vendor: THO01 - MARGARET THORNTON
MARGARET THORNTON 250307 03/07/2025 RETIREE MEDICAL FOR MAR … 101-1019-0000-612210 346210 03/07/2025 205.90 Vendor THO01 - MARGARET THORNTON Total: 205.90
Vendor: SRS01 - MARIK ENTERPRISES, LLC dba SRS PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS MARIK ENTERPRISES, LLC dba…2025-030 03/07/2025 PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGR… 101-1014-0000-630021 346211 03/07/2025 120.00 MARIK ENTERPRISES, LLC dba…2025-036 03/07/2025 PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGR… 101-1014-0000-630021 346212 03/07/2025 135.00 Vendor SRS01 - MARIK ENTERPRISES, LLC dba SRS PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS Total: 255.00 Vendor: MIN06 - MINUTEMAN PRESS
MINUTEMAN PRESS 29566 03/07/2025 2,500 ENVELOPES #10 REG … 101-4013-0000-660016 346213 03/07/2025 771.76 Vendor MIN06 - MINUTEMAN PRESS Total: 771.76
Vendor: NBS01 - NBS
NBS 202502-1254 03/07/2025 CONTINUING DISCLOSURE S… 899-6001-0000-750050 346214 03/07/2025 2,719.24 NBS 202502-1254 03/07/2025 CONTINUING DISCLOSURE S… 899-6001-0000-750050 346214 03/07/2025 25.00 Vendor NBS01 - NBS Total: 2,744.24
Vendor: NUN01 - NUNES, JAMES R.

NUNES, JAMES R. 250307 03/07/2025 RETIREE MEDICAL FOR MAR … 101-1019-0000-612210 346215 03/07/2025 162.00 Vendor NUN01 - NUNES, JAMES R. Total: 162.00
Vendor: DWB25 - O'DONNELL WALL BROOKS PC
O'DONNELL WALL BROOKS P… 250307 03/07/2025 GROSS RECEI FROM 2024 W… 101-0000-0000-404010 346216 03/07/2025 158.00 Vendor DWB25 - O'DONNELL WALL BROOKS PC Total: 158.00
Vendor: OFF20 - ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…412353924001 03/07/2025 SCISSORS 101-2001-0000-660016 346218 03/07/2025 29.48 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, L…412353956001 03/07/2025 MARKERS AND POST- IT NOT… 101-2001-0000-660016 346217 03/07/2025 32.70 Vendor OFF20 - ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC Total: 62.18 Vendor: OTI02 - OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATORS, INC.

OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY …90654 03/07/2025 TECH SUPP AT DVWS PMPH… 501-7010-0000-650026 346219 03/07/2025 300.00 Vendor OTI02 - OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATORS, INC. Total: 300.00 Vendor: 10126 - PARK ENGR, INC
PARK ENGR, INC 24016-7/24016-8 03/07/2025 PO/7002 PROV CONS MNGM…301-5137-0000-630018 346220 03/07/2025 72,394.53 Vendor 10126 - PARK ENGR, INC Total: 72,394.53
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: PGE01 - PG&E
PG&E ACCT 1398597625-0 2/28/25 03/07/2025 CH GAS ACCT 1398597625-0 …101-1016-0000-670015 346221 03/07/2025 1,884.68 Vendor PGE01 - PG&E Total: 1,884.68
Vendor: PLE02 - PLEASANT HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PLEASANT HILL CHAMBER OF…32420 03/07/2025 MAYOR'S BREAKFAST- 02/25… 101-1001-0000-640022 346222 03/07/2025 500.00 PLEASANT HILL CHAMBER OF…32420 03/07/2025 MAYOR'S BREAKFAST- 02/25… 101-1005-0000-640022 346222 03/07/2025 550.00 Vendor PLE02 - PLEASANT HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Total: 1,050.00 Vendor: PRA01 - PRATT, JOHN F.

PRATT, JOHN F. 250307 03/07/2025 RETIREE MEDI FOR MAR 2025…101-1019-0000-612210 346223 03/07/2025 1,909.05 Vendor PRA01 - PRATT, JOHN F. Total: 1,909.05
Vendor: PRE13 - PREFERRED ALLIANCE, INC
PREFERRED ALLIANCE, INC 0202578-IN 03/07/2025 PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING … 101-1014-0000-630023 346224 03/07/2025 60.00 Vendor PRE13 - PREFERRED ALLIANCE, INC Total: 60.00
Vendor: IPM02 - PUBLIC SECTOR HR ASSOCIATION
PUBLIC SECTOR HR ASSOCIAT…6238 03/07/2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR ERI… 101-1014-0000-620121 346225 03/07/2025 175.00 Vendor IPM02 - PUBLIC SECTOR HR ASSOCIATION Total: 175.00 Vendor: ROB03 - ROBERT HALF
ROBERT HALF 64702817 03/07/2025 TEMP SVC FOR W/E 2/28/25 …101-1010-0000-630019 346226 03/07/2025 1,030.08 Vendor ROB03 - ROBERT HALF Total: 1,030.08
Vendor: ROT01 - ROTARY CLUB OF P.H.

ROTARY CLUB OF P.H. 40486 03/07/2025 Rotary dues January - March …101-1005-0000-620121 346227 03/07/2025 275.00 Vendor ROT01 - ROTARY CLUB OF P.H. Total: 275.00
Vendor: SHA24 - SHAUNNA J. EDWARDS, LCSW
SHAUNNA J. EDWARDS, LCSW 250305 03/07/2025 DEPARTMENT THERAPIST SV… 101-2013-0000-630018 346228 03/07/2025 1,150.00 Vendor SHA24 - SHAUNNA J. EDWARDS, LCSW Total: 1,150.00 Vendor: PER27 - THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL… 1000873709 03/07/2025 EXAM SVCS- HAMPTON, CHEC 101-1014-0000-630023 346229 03/07/2025 1,047.00 Vendor PER27 - THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC. Total: 1,047.00 Vendor: VIS05 - VISION SERVICE PLAN- (CA)
VISION SERVICE PLAN- (CA) 250307 03/07/2025 COBRA VISION PREMIUM SI… 101-210037 346230 03/07/2025 15.22 VISION SERVICE PLAN- (CA) 250307A 03/07/2025 COBRA VISION PREMIUM E… 101-210037 346230 03/07/2025 15.22 VISION SERVICE PLAN- (CA) 250307B 03/07/2025 COBRA VISION PREMIUM PO… 101-210037 346230 03/07/2025 15.22 Vendor VIS05 - VISION SERVICE PLAN- (CA) Total: 45.66
Vendor: WAL25 - WALLER, JOHN
WALLER, JOHN 250307 03/07/2025 GROSS RECE FROM 2024 WE… 101-0000-0000-404010 346231 03/07/2025 36.00 Vendor WAL25 - WALLER, JOHN Total: 36.00
Vendor: WAT14 - WATERWISE CONSULTING, INC
WATERWISE CONSULTING, I… 8473 03/07/2025 WLO CONS CALC WTR EFFI D… 101-220010 346232 03/07/2025 500.00 Vendor WAT14 - WATERWISE CONSULTING, INC Total: 500.00
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: WIL27 - WILLIAM R. GRAY AND COMPANY
WILLIAM R. GRAY AND COM… 22626 03/07/2025 PROF SVCS MNGNG DIREC S… 801-6002-0000-611010 346233 03/07/2025 28,340.78 Vendor WIL27 - WILLIAM R. GRAY AND COMPANY Total: 28,340.78 Grand Total: 654,418.12
Item 9.3
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Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
101 - GENERAL FUND 81,312.84
301 - GAS TAX FUND 496,640.66
306 - MEASURE J FUND 45,079.60
501 - DIABLO VISTA WATER FUND 300.00
801 - TRANSPAC FUND 28,340.78
899 - REDEVELOP PROP TAX TRUST FUND-SUCCESSOR A… 2,744.24 Grand Total: 654,418.12
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
101-0000-0000-404010 BUSINESS LICENSE FEE 446.00
101-0000-0000-430030 BUILDING PERMITS 121.00
101-1001-0000-640022 EDUC/MTGS/LOCAL 500.00
101-1005-0000-620121 MEMBERSHIP 275.00
101-1005-0000-640022 EDUC/MTGS/LOCAL 550.00
101-1010-0000-630019 TEMP AGNCY SVCS 1,030.08
101-1014-0000-620036 RETIREE AWARDS 79.68
101-1014-0000-620121 MEMBERSHIP 175.00
101-1014-0000-630021 HIRE/TEST SVCS 2,428.75
101-1014-0000-630023 OCC HEALTH SVCS 1,107.00
101-1014-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 22,500.00
101-1015-0000-680035 INSURANCE/UNEMPLY… 4,330.00
101-1016-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 347.89
101-1016-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 1,884.68
101-1019-0000-612210 SICK LEAVE CONVERSIO… 2,276.95
101-200030 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 18,608.14
101-2001-0000-612070 INSURANCE/KAISER 924.51
101-2001-0000-612090 INSURANCE/DENTAL 178.50
101-2001-0000-630041 HAZ WASTE SVCS 710.00
101-2001-0000-640011 POST TRAING SVC 1,615.00
101-2001-0000-660014 SUPPLIES/OPERATING 182.55
101-2001-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 62.18
101-2013-0000-630018 MISC OUTSD SVCS 1,150.00
101-210037 COBRA - HEALTH BENEFI… 2,287.58
101-220010 REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS … 15,500.00
101-4004-0000-620112 ADVERTISING 664.95
101-4004-0000-630038 CONSULTANT/OTHR 605.64
101-4013-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 771.76
301-5137-0000-630018 MISC OUTSIDE PROFESS… 72,394.53
301-5137-0000-800030 CONSTRUCTION 424,246.13
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
306-4004-2415-630038 CONSULTANT/OTHR 45,079.60
501-7010-0000-650026 MAINT/DV WATER 300.00
801-6002-0000-611010 SALARY-PERMANENT 28,340.78
899-6001-0000-750050 FISCAL AGENT FEE 2,744.24
Grand Total: 654,418.12
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 654,418.12
Grand Total: 654,418.12
2025-03-07
Item 9.3
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 45 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 17, 2025
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
TITLE: Adopt Resolution No. ___-25 Authorizing Transmittal of the Annual General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development

SYNOPSIS
Government Code Section 65400 requires the City to provide an annual progress report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) concerning the status of the General Plan progress, including implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element and progress toward meeting the City’s share of regional housing needs. The Planning Commission has reviewed the report and concurs with its content.

DISCUSSION
Background
State law requires the City to prepare an annual status report on the General Plan. Specifically, Government Code Section 65400 requires the City’s Planning Agency to:

1. Investigate and make recommendations to the legislative body regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the General Plan or element of the General Plan, so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open space land and natural resources, and the efficient expenditure of public funds relating to the subjects addressed in the General Plan.

2. Provide an annual report to the legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research, and the Department of Housing and Community Development that includes all of the following:
a. The status of the plan and progress in its implementation. b. The progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs determined pursuant to Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65583.
c. The degree to which the approved General Plan complies with the guidelines developed and adopted pursuant to Section 65040.2 and the date of the last revision to the general plan.

This report provides an update on the status of the 2040 General Plan, and in particular, the 2023- 2031 Housing Element, and the progress made in meeting goals and objectives for the year 2024.

The Planning Commission reviewed the report at its February 25, 2025 meeting and recommended approval to the City Council (Attachment B).

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 46 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Analysis
Progress in Meeting Regional Housing Needs
The regional council of governments (the Association of Bay Area Governments, or “ABAG”) is charged by the State with the responsibility for determining the number of new housing units needed in a community for the upcoming planning period. The State of California provides population estimates to each regional council of governments, after which each council allocates the estimated housing units needed by income category among its member communities. The estimated number of housing units needed in Pleasant Hill, as determined and approved by ABAG, is set forth in Table

1. This table reflects the planning period (i.e., “6th RHNA Cycle”) from January 31, 2023, to January 31, 2031.

TABLE 1
HOUSING NEED BY INCOME CATEGORY (2023-2031)
Income Category Eight Year Need
Housing Units (% of Total)
Extremely Low (<30% median income) 283 (15.7%)
Very Low Income (<50% median income) 283 (15.7%)
Low Income (<80% median income) 326 (18.1%)
Moderate Income (<120% median income) 254 (14.1%)
Above Moderate (>120% median income) 657 (36.4%)
TOTAL 1,803 (100%)
Source: Based on Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) figures.

Generally, Very Low Income households have incomes below 50% of the area median income (AMI); Low Income households have incomes that do not exceed 80% of AMI; Moderate Income Households have annual incomes less than 120% of AMI; and Above Moderate Income households have incomes greater than 120% of AMI (see Title 25 Cal. Code of Regs. §6910 et. seq.). Table 2 below includes information reflecting units added to Pleasant Hill’s housing stock through 2024.

TABLE 2
UPDATED REGIONAL HOUSING NEED ALLOCATION TO YEAR 2024
Units
Approved
(received
Planning
entitlements)
Building
Permits
Issued
Units Issued a
Building
Permit Final
or Certificate
of Occupancy
or Newly
Affordable
Deed
Restricted
Units

REMAINING

BALANCE OF

REGIONAL

HOUSING NEED

DETERMINATION

HOUSEHOLD
INCOME
LEVEL

REGIONAL

HOUSING NEED

DETERMINATION
(2023-2031)
Units
Added to
Housing
Stock,
2023-2031
2024 2024 2024
Extremely
Low
283 - - - - 283
Very Low 283 14 5 5 1 269
Low 326 10 5 6 2 316
Moderate 254 54 4 5 12 200
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 47 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Overall, the City issued building permits for 16 affordable units this past year (in the form of accessory dwelling units that are divided among various affordability levels), and three market rate units, which added to the City’s cumulative unit count for this Housing Element period, but for which there remains a need. Additionally, the City approved entitlements for the Harb Townhomes development at 230-240 Cleaveland Road comprising nine units, one of which was reserved for very low income households.

Additionally, the City has a total of approximately $3,600,000 in available dedicated housing funds received as in-lieu fees paid pursuant to the City’s inclusionary housing ordinance (Fund 222, formerly 34) and from housing successor agency assets (Fund 225, formerly 78). These funds are available to assist with the production of very low-income units when the opportunity arises. However, the majority of these funds are already committed, including $2.5 million in Housing Successor funds to SAHA to assist with the previously approved (2022) 82-unit affordable housing development, and $685,000 for Habitat for Humanity, including $285,000 in Housing Successor funds to develop four units at one site and $400,000 from City in-lieu fee funds to develop seven units at a second site (with the remaining funds dedicated for ongoing administrative costs of the Housing Successor Agency). To assist further development at the two Habitat for Humanity sites, the City sold two former redevelopment agency properties to Habitat for Humanity for the development of 11 affordable ownership housing units. The City development applications for both sites were submitted in 2024 and are currently under review.

Progress in Implementation of the Housing Element
The City Council adopted the Housing Element on May 18, 2023, and it was subsequently certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development on November 22, 2023. The Housing Element includes multiple mandatory programs with specific timeframes for implementation. The Housing Element identifies a Housing Program Strategy with nine goals, 26 policies and 57 programs. Exhibit A to the Resolution (Annual Progress Report) lists these goals and programs in detail and reports on their current statuses for the 6th RHNA Cycle reporting period of January 31, 2023, to January 31, 2031.

Status of General Plan Activities
Attachment A, Exhibit B contains an update of the City’s actions to implement the General Plan in 2024, including highlights from the City’s Capital Improvement Program.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This annual report is statutorily exempt pursuant to Section 15262 of the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act pertaining to preparation of feasibility and planning studies.

FISCAL IMPACT
None
Above
Moderate
657 210 12 3 24 447
Total 1,803 288 26 19 39 1,515
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 48 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025

PUBLIC CONTACT
Public Contact was made through posting of the City Council agenda on the City’s official notice bulletin board, at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, and at the Pleasant Hill Police Department. The agenda and staff report are posted on the City’s web page.

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Adopt the resolution accepting the annual progress report of the current status of implementation of the Housing Element and General Plan and authorize transmittal of the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development.

ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide staff with direction to modify the annual General Plan and Housing Element report prior to transmittal.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A - Proposed Resolution
Exhibit A – 2024 Annual Progress Report – California Housing and Community Development Form, including the 2024 City of Pleasant Hill Evaluation of Housing Element Programs
Exhibit B – Status of 2040 General Plan Activities
B - Planning Commission Resolution 01-25
Prepared by: Haley Croffoot, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Troy Fujimoto, City Planner
Approved by: Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 49 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. ___ -25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL,

ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, Section 65400 of the California Government Code requires that each legislative body report annually on the progress of the implementation of the Housing Element and General Plan to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, and the State Department of Housing and Community Development; and
WHEREAS, an annual report has been prepared and submitted for City Council review summarizing the progress that has been made in implementing the General Plan and Housing Element (the 2024 Annual Progress Report); and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Annual Progress Report includes (1) the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation; (2) the City’s progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing; (3) with regard to the Housing Element, a section that describes the actions taken by the City towards completion of the programs and status of the City’s compliance with the deadlines in the Housing Element, as well as a description of how many units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved meet the standards of Government Code Section 65583.1; and (4) a statement of the degree to which the General Plan complies with the guidelines developed and adopted pursuant to Section 65040.2 and the date of the last revision to the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the Planning Commission, as the City’s Planning Agency, recommended the City Council accept the Annual Progress Report of the current status of the implementation of the Housing Element and General Plan; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2025, the City Council considered the report at a public meeting where members of the public were allowed to provide oral testimony and written comments; and
WHEREAS, this Annual Progress Report is statutorily exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 (“Feasibility and Planning Studies”) of the Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill hereby accepts the attached Annual Progress Report and directs staff to transmit the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 50 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 17th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_____________________________________
SUE NOACK Mayor
ATTEST:

LYONE P. CONNER, City Clerk
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 51 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Jurisidiction Name
Reporting Calendar Year
First Name
Last Name
Title Click here to download APR Instructions
Email
Phone
Street Address
City
Zipcode
v_11_18_24
Click here to add rows to a table. If you add too many rows, you may select a cell in the row you wish to remove and type ctrl + d.
100 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill
94526
Troy
Fujimoto
City Planner
[email protected]
9256715224
Mailing Address
Please Start Here
General Information
2024
Pleasant Hill
Contact Information
Optional: Click here to import last year's data. This is best used when the workbook is new and empty. You will be prompted to pick an old workbook to import from. Project and program data will be copied exactly how it was entered in last year's form and must be updated. If a project is no longer has any reportable activity, you may delete the project by selecting a cell in the row and typing ctrl + d.

Annual Progress Report January 2020
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 52 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Optional: This runs a macro which checks to ensure all required fields are filled out. The macro will create two files saved in the same directory this APR file is saved in. One file will be a copy of the APR with highlighted cells which require information. The other file will be list of the problematic cells, along with a description of the nature of the error.

Optional: Save before running. This copies data on Table A2, and creates another workbook with the table split across 4 tabs, each of which can fit onto a single page for easier printing. Running this macro will remove the comments on the column headers, which contain the instructions. Do not save the APR file after running in order to preserve comments once it is reopened.

Optional: This macro identifies dates entered that occurred outside of the reporting year. RHNA credit is only given for building permits issued during the reporting year.

Link to the online system: https://hcd.my.site.com/hcdconnect Toggles formatting that turns cells green/yellow/red based on data validation rules.

Submittal Instructions
Please save your file as Jurisdictionname2024 (no spaces). Example: the city of San Luis Obispo would save their file as SanLuisObispo2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) forms and tables must be submitted to HCD and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on or before April 1 of each year for the prior calendar year; submit separate reports directly to both HCD and OPR pursuant to Government Code section 65400. There are two options for submitting APRs:

1. Online Annual Progress Reporting System - Please see the link to the online system to the left. This allows you to upload the completed APR form into directly into HCD’s database limiting the risk of errors. If you would like to use the online system, email [email protected] and HCD will send you the login information for your jurisdiction. Please note: Using the online system only provides the information to HCD. The APR must still be submitted to OPR. Their email address is [email protected].

2. Email - If you prefer to submit via email, you can complete the excel Annual Progress Report forms and submit to HCD at [email protected] and to OPR at [email protected]. Please send the Excel workbook, not a scanned or PDF copy of the tables.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 53 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill
Reporting Year 2024
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 5
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 6
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 5
3 19
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 0 0
Single-family Detached 2 1 24
2 to 4 units per structure 0 0 0
5+ units per structure 9 0 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 15 18 15
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 26 19 39
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 19 19
0 0
17 17
17 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Units Constructed - SB 423 Streamlining Permits
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications Approved
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Total Housing Applications Submitted:

Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:

Total Housing Units Approved:

Total Housing Units Disapproved:

Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 423 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications
Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 54 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SB 423 (2023) 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Applications Units Ministerial 15 15
Discretionary 2 2
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 57 0
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 55 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining
2 3 4 6 7 8 9
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by project
Total

DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Please select state
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted pursuant
to.

Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915?
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 4 0 5 0 4 4 17 17 0 164-131-002 164-131-002 703 Grayson Road Karzai & Popal Single Family Residence ENT 2024-0008 SFD O 8/15/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 149-072-001 149-072-001 102 Soule Avenue Villano/Hernaez Single Family Residence ENT 2023-0037 SFD O 6/6/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 152-112-009 152-112-009 532 Maureen Lane Detached ADU BLDR-24-0916 ADU R 9/26/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 148-064-002 148-064-002 2354 Marcia Drive ADU Garage Conversion BLDR-24-0972/ ZPA-2024-0144
ADU R 7/8/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
149-260-004 149-260-004 205 Barbara Court Detached ADU BLDR-24-0393/ ZPA-204-0069
ADU R 4/3/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
149-031-050 149-031-050 304 Brandon Court ADU conversion BLDR-24-1662/ ZPA-2024-0244
ADU R 11/7/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
127-082-001 127-082-001 1613 Wendy Drive Attached ADU BLDR-23-0448/ ZPA-2023-0060
ADU R 3/3/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
149-110-040 149-110-040 2565 Jewell Lane Detached ADU
BLDR-24-0498/
ZPA-2024-0128
ADU R 6/5/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
149-312-020 149-312-020 110 Grove Circle Detached ADU BLDR-23-1333/ ZPA-2024-0046
ADU R 3/4/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
149-312-020 149-312-020 110 Grove Circle Garage Conversion JADU BLDR-23-1333/ ZPA-2024-0046
ADU R 3/4/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
127-024-007 127-024-007 1101 Santa Lucia
Drive Attached ADU BLDR-24-0512/ ZPA-2024-0095
ADU R 4/30/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
170-242-020 170-242-020 98 Isabella Lane Detached ADU BLDR-24-0357/ ZPA-2024-0073
ADU R 4/5/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
152-131-021 152-131-021 634 Maureen Lane Detached ADU BLDR-24-0664/ ZPA-2024-0103
ADU R 5/7/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
153-192-003 153-192-003 1831 Ardith Drive Garage Conversion JADU BLDR-24-1295/ ZPA-2024-0184
ADU R 9/3/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
148-052-010 148-052-010 2461 Geraldine
Drive Garage Conversion ADU BLDR-24-1487/ ZPA-2024-0232 ADU R 10/28/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
166-272-021 166-272-021 28 Carpenter Court
Unit A Detached ADU BLDR-24-1299/ ZPA-2024-0206
ADU R 9/26/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No
149-282-010 149-282-010 525 Masefield Drive ADU Garage Conversion BLDR-23-1518 ADU R 2/2/2024 1 1 1 0 NONE No 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bo Applica
10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 56 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Table A2
Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of the
units were
Extremely Low
Income?
Please select the
state streamlining
provision the project
was APPROVED
pursuant to. (may
select multiple)
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select multiple
see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destroyed
Units
Demolished or
Destroyed Units
Demolished/Des
troyed Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied to
the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions, Waivers,
or Other Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 1 4 0 5 0 4 12 26 0 5 0 6 0 5 3 19 0 1 2 0 0 12 24 39 0 2 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-028 165 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1400 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 9/9/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-037 138 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1398 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 10/4/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-023 145 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1316 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 7/24/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-008 101 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1392 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 9/19/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-025 153 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1318 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 8/27/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-011 113 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1395 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 9/19/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-026 157 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1319 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 8/27/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-009 105 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1393 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 9/19/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-021 137 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1077 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 11/8/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-020 133 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1076 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 7/3/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-010 109 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1394 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 9/24/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-027 161 Haven Cirlce 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1320 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 8/27/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-029 169 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1401 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 9/9/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-022 141 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1315 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 7/24/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-030 173 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1402 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 10/25/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-033 116 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1397 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 10/10/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-024 149 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1317 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 7/24/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-022 202 Haven Terrace 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1074 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 6/12/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-038 160 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1399 ADU R 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 10/4/2024 1 0 NONE Y Other 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-038 160 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1399 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 10/4/2024 1 0 NONE Y 153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 153-332-032 102 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ 20221204 SFD O 1 9/13/2021 1 1 9/30/2022 1 1 12/18/2024 1 0 NONE Y 166-090-007 166-090-007
200 Royal Oaks
Place (originally
2161 Pleasant Hill
Road)
Gonsalves New
Single Family Home
PLN 21-0450/ BLDR23-0017 SFD O 1 3/17/2022
1 1 5/17/2023 1 1 9/20/2024 1 0 NONE Y
149-271-014 149-271-017 101 Laurel Oak
Drive Oak Park Subdivision PLN 18-0383/ BLDR23-0940 SFD O 1 5/11/2020 1 1 9/27/2023 1 1 5/10/2024 1 0 NONE Y 149-062-037 149-062-037 520 Boyd Road New Single Family Home
BLDR-23-1135/ ENT2023-0030 SFD O 1 10/19/2023 1 1 11/22/2023 1 1 7/24/2024 1 0 NONE Y 1 Demolished 152-112-009 152-112-009 532 Maureen Lane Detached ADU BLDR-24-0916 ADU R 1 9/26/2024 1 1 12/23/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
152-165-002 152-165-002 1906 Lucille Lane Wasserfall New Single Family Home
ENT-2023-0012/
BLDR-23-1241 SFD O 1 7/27/2023 1 1 7/25/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y 1 Demolished 149-171-010 149-171-010 90 Roberta Avenue Detached ADU BLDR-23-1224 ADU R 1 11/15/2023 1 1 11/21/2023 1 1 6/25/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
148-064-002 148-064-002 2354 Marcia Drive ADU Garage
Conversion
BLDR-24-0972/ ZPA2024-0144 ADU R 1 7/8/2024
1 1 8/28/2024 1 1 10/8/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
149-260-004 149-260-004 205 Barbara Court Detached ADU BLDR-24-0393/ ZPA204-0069 ADU R 1 4/3/2024 1 1 5/1/2024 1 1 11/5/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
153-201-023 153-201-023 112 Sylvia Drive Detached ADU PLN 22-0242/ 20221806 ADU R 1 7/19/2022
1 1 3/9/2023 1 1 1/29/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
153-050-057 & 153-
050-058
153-050-057 & 153-
050-058 141 Haven Circle 401 Taylor Blvd. II PLN 21-0028/ BLDR23-1315 ADU R 1 9/13/2021 1 1 12/27/2023 1 1 7/24/2024 1 0 NONE Y Other 153-113-008 153-113-008 901 Jeffry Drive ADU Garage
Conversion BLDR-23-0788 ADU R 1 8/17/2023
1 1 9/15/2023 1 1 3/19/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
149-221-005 149-221-005 90 Santa Barbara
Road Detached ADU PLN 23-0014/ 20230005 ADU R 1 1/3/2023 1 1 3/3/2023 1 1 10/1/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
127-012-014 127-012-014 900 Santa Cruz ADU conversion ZPA-2023-0081/ BLDR-23-0497 ADU R 1 7/27/2023
1 1 8/10/2023 1 1 9/9/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
153-174-006 153-174-006 155 Beverly Drive Detached ADU ZPA-2023-0179/ BLDR-23-0656 ADU R 1 11/30/2023
1 1 12/14/2023 1 1 6/17/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
166-082-003 166-082-003 504 Waterberry
Drive Detached ADU PLN 22-0468/ 20221696 ADU R 1 12/19/2022 1 1 12/22/2022 1 1 11/8/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
149-031-050 149-031-050 304 Brandon Court ADU conversion BLDR-24-1662/ ZPA2024-0244 ADU R 1 11/7/2024 1 1 11/18/2024 1 1 12/5/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
150-052-007 150-052-007 1895 Susan Lane 2 Detached ADUs PLN 23-0102/ 20230183 ADU R 2 6/1/2023
2 2 2/17/2023 2 2 8/12/2024 2 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
154-243-002 154-243-002 2154 Orin Lane Detached ADU ZPA-2023-0123/ BLDR-23-0802 ADU R 1 9/12/2023
1 1 1/2/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
127-082-001 127-082-001 1613 Wendy Drive Attached ADU BLDR-23-0448/ ZPA2023-0060 ADU R 1 3/3/2024 1 1 3/3/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
149-110-040 149-110-040 2565 Jewell Lane
Detached ADU
BLDR-24-0498/ ZPA2024-0128 ADU R 1 6/5/2024
1 1 7/15/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
149-312-020 149-312-020 110 Grove Circle Detached ADU BLDR-23-1333/ ZPA2024-0046 ADU R 1 3/4/2024 1 1 7/9/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
149-312-020 149-312-020 110 Grove Circle Garage Conversion JADU
BLDR-23-1333/ ZPA2024-0046 ADU R 1 3/4/2024
1 1 7/9/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
127-013-028 127-013-028 859 Santa Cruz
Avenue Detached ADU ZPA-2023-0136/ BLDR-23-0450 ADU R 1 10/2/2023 1 1 3/26/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
127-024-007 127-024-007 1101 Santa Lucia
Drive Attached ADU BLDR-24-0512/ ZPA2024-0095 ADU R 1 4/30/2024 1 1 7/12/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
170-242-020 170-242-020 98 Isabella Lane Detached ADU BLDR-24-0357/ ZPA2024-0073 ADU R 1 4/5/2024 1 1 4/16/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
152-131-021 152-131-021 634 Maureen Lane Detached ADU BLDR-24-0664/ ZPA2024-0103 ADU R 1 5/7/2024 1 1 9/4/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
153-192-003 153-192-003 1831 Ardith Drive Garage Conversion JADU
BLDR-24-1295/ ZPA2024-0184 ADU R 1 9/3/2024
1 1 12/18/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
148-052-010 148-052-010 2461 Geraldine
Drive
Garage Conversion
ADU
BLDR-24-1487/ ZPA2024-0232 ADU R 1 10/28/2024
1 1 10/30/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
166-272-021 166-272-021 28 Carpenter Court
Unit A Detached ADU BLDR-24-1299/ ZPA2024-0206 ADU R 1 9/26/2024 1 1 10/28/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
149-271-014 153-161-010 101 Live Oak Lane Oak Park Subdivision PLN 18-0383/ BLDR23-0940 SFD O 1 5/11/2020 1 1 4/6/2022 1 1 4/10/2024 1 0 NONE Y 127-103-016 127-103-016 46 Anelda Drive New JADU BLDR-23-1336/ ZPA2023-0185 ADU R 1 12/12/2023 1 1 2/7/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
149-282-010 149-282-010 525 Masefield Drive ADU Garage
Conversion BLDR-23-1518 ADU R 1 2/2/2024
1 1 2/2/2024 1 1 4/12/2024 1 0 NONE Y
ADU affrodability reported in
compliance with ABAG Technical
Memo: "Using ADUs to Satisfy
RHNA"
164-131-002 164-131-002 703 Grayson Road Karzai & Popal Single Family Residence ENT 2024-0008 SFD O 1
8/15/2024 1
0 0 NONE Y
149-072-001 149-072-001 102 Soule Avenue Villano/Hernaez Single Family Residence ENT 2023-0037 SFD O 1
6/6/2024 1
0 0 NONE Y
149-130-032 149-130-032 230-240 Cleaveland
Road Harb Townhomes PLN 22-0397 5+ O 1 8 4/23/2024
9 0 0 NONE Y Other DB 16.7%
2 Development
Standards
Modification
No
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
Density Bonus
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier Demolished/Destroyed Units Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 57 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2022-
01/30/2023
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Units to Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted 9 - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - 5 - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted 2 2 - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - 6 - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted 10 - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 9 30 5 - - - - - - -
Above Moderate 657 178 29 3 - - - - - - - 210 447
1,803
208 61 19 - - - - - - - 288 1,515
5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Units to Date Total Units
Remaining
283 - - - - - - - - - - 283
VLI Deed Restricted
VLI Non Deed Restricted
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
200
14 This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
54 Moderate
566
326
254
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 10 2
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
552
316
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.

Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.

Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).

Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 58 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031 Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+ Date of Rezone Very Low-Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above ModerateIncome Rezone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed
Maximum
Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 59 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation A. Annual Progress Report
The City shall continue to
review housing needs,
conditions, achievements,
and challenges as part of the
City’s regular annual
reporting to the Planning
Commission and City
Council and Annual Housing
Element Progress Report, as
required by State law.

Submit the Annual Progress Report to the
State Department of Housing and
Community Development and the
Governor’s Office of Planning and
Research by April 1st of each year
Annually
Annual Progress Reports are provided to the City Council and Planning Commission for approval, and then submitted HCD and OPR by April 1st of each year.

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 60 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 B. TRANSPAC
Cooperation The City shall
continue to work with the
Regional Transportation
Planning Committees
(TRANSPAC/TRANSPLAN)
and the other transportation
subregions to limit potential
traffic congestion created
through new development by
notifying TRANSPAC when
new housing development
proposals generate 100 or
more peak hour trips per
day, as required by the
Congestion Management
Authority.

Ongoing coordination with regional
transportation agencies Ongoing
The City has worked with the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (TRANSPAC) and actively participates with the regional transportation agency (CCTA), both of which are tasked to limit traffic congestion throughout the City and larger region.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 61 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 C. Available Sites
Inventory The City shall
prepare a sites inventory and
suitability analysis that
identifies suitable sites for
housing development that
allows targeted income
housing developers to have
a clear idea of what sites are
suitable for meeting the
Regional Housing Needs of
the City. The City shall
monitor housing production
and rezone parcels as
necessary to maintain
adequate sites for housing
for all income categories
throughout the planning
period, in compliance with
the “no net loss” provisions
of Government Code Sec.
65863.

The City shall maintain an
inventory of parcels
meeting the requirements of
Government Code
Section 65583.2(c); that is,
vacant sites identified in
two or more consecutive
housing elements or
nonvacant sites identified in
a prior housing element, that
are identified to
accommodate housing for
Identify housing sites suitable to
accommodate: • Very low income: 566 units
• Low income: 326 units • Moderate income
254 units • Above Moderate income: 657
units • Total: 1,803 units A publicly visible
inventory of available sites by 2023
Biennially engage with private and nonprofit housing providers to promote available parcels appropriate for
development that can accommodate lowincome and/or moderate-income Through consideration of AFFH in the sites inventory
process, as well as engagement with
developers, actively encourage
development of new affordable housing in
lowdensity highest opportunity areas, high
opportunity areas, as well as in moderate
opportunity areas in the central and western
portions of the city where fair housing
issues are less concentrated (higher
resource
areas)
Publicly-visible inventory: by
2023; Rezone to meet
shortfall: within one year of
the statutory deadline (by
January 31, 2024).

Engagement with developers
on lowerand moderateincome sites: biennially
The City adopted its 2023-2031 Housing Element on May 18, 2023 which identified housing sites suitable to accommodate the 1,803 total housing units.

Additionally, The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 967 on January 8, 2024 rezoning the housing opportunity sites identified in the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and amending the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code with revised multifamily and new mixed-use development standards (and associated amendments) to accommodate the additional density and potential multi-family development envisioned in the General Plan and Housing Element.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 62 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 D. Regional Coordination
on Affordable Housing The
City shall work with the
County and neighboring
cities to increase the
opportunity to jointly develop
affordable housing,
particularly in higher
resource
areas.

Contact County and surrounding cities on
an annual basis to explore opportunities for
coordination on affordable housing Support
regional efforts to obtain funding for
affordable housing. Update TCAC
Opportunity diagrams as new data is
released. Present data to regional partners
to encourage the development of new
housing in higher resource areas
Annually
The City continues to work with Contra Costa County where possible. There are no specific projects to include during this reporting period. The City met with Contra Costa County to discuss the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) regarding the 2024 Regional Affordable Housing Bond.

E. Surplus and Excess
Public Land Inventory The
City shall, in accordance with
AB 1486 (2019) and
AB 1255 (2019), annually
identify and inventory a list
of sites owned by the City,
county, or State that have
been sold, leased, or
otherwise disposed of in the
prior year. This inventory
shall be publicly available
and be included in the
Housing Element annual
report
presented to the City Council
and submitted to HCD.

There are currently (2022)
no surplus public lands in
the Planning Area.

Public-facing inventory of surplus publiclyowned lands Ongoing The City has not sold, leased or otherwise disposed of lands in the prior year.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 63 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 F. Increase Allowable
Densities and Residential
Capacity in Racially
Concentrated Areas of
Affluence
(RCAAs) To increase
density and housing options
in low density residential
areas as well as along
commercial corridors, the
City shall update the General
Plan, Municipal Code and
Zoning Map as follows:
• Add a new Mangini DeluResidential
designation and
corresponding zone that will
allow residential densities
between 4.6 and

13.0 dwelling units per acre.
• Add a new Mixed Use
Neighborhood
designation and
corresponding zone that will
allow residential densities
between 1.3 and
20 dwelling units per acre.
• Add a new Mixed-Use
designation and
corresponding zone that will
allow residential
densities between 12 and 40
dwelling units
per acre.

Update the General Plan and Municipal
Code within two years of Housing Element
adoption deadline Increase densities
appropriately to encourage the
development of new housing in low-density
higher resource areas and RCAAs Provide
for additional density and capacity to work
to protect existing residents from
displacement Redesignate and rezone
parcels (beyond the RHNA) to create
additional capacity for more than 2,700
units in low-density RCAAs, with a goal of
encouraging the development of 500 net
new multifamily units in RCAAs in the
planning period
Amend the General Plan and
Land Use Diagram: in 2023
(complete). Update the
Municipal Code and Zoning
Map: within two years of the
Adoption Deadline
The Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Ordinance No. 967 on January 8, 2024 which, among other things, introduced new Mixed-Use zoning designations with corresponding densities consistent with the General Plan and the 2023-2031 Housing Element related to Housing Opportunity sites. The City has held multiple study sessions and meeting as partof the current process to update the zoning ordinance and zoning map for the remaining applicable areas of the City.

This is expected to be completed in 2025.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 64 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 G. Housing Information
Transparency The City
shall, in accordance with AB
1483 (2019),obtain,
maintain, update, and make
publicly available information
related to zoning ordinances,
development standards,
fees, exactions, affordability
requirements, fair housing
laws from the Department of
Housing and Community
Development and State Fair
Employment, and Housing
Commission’s enforcement
program, programs and
funding sources for
homeowners at risk of
foreclosure, State Historic
Building Code, information
on energy conservation
opportunities.

The City shall, as
appropriate, share this
information
on the City website and/or in
hard copy form at City
Hall and local library. Any
changes to such
information shall be made
public within 30 days of
changes. The City shall
provide these items in
English
Updated information is made publicly
available within 30 days of changes Ongoing
The City's zoning ordinance, development standards, fees, and requirements are all available on the Planning Division webpage of the City of Pleasant Hill's website. The information is currently available in English. In addition, the City has updated the City website related to AB1483:
https://www.phillca.gov/1622/Assembly-Bill-1483-Provisions.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 65 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 H. Development Standards
To ensure that development
standards do not pose an
unreasonable constraint to
achieving the City’s
housing objectives, the City
shall continue to monitor
development and report in its
Annual Progress
Reports required pursuant to
Government Code
Section 65400. The City
shall evaluate development
standards within the 2040
General Plan Update and
subsequent Zoning Code
Update and shall amend or
remove any provisions that
constrain the production
of housing, including but not
limited to height, lot
coverage, parking for small
units and multifamily
developments, and setbacks
along scenic routes.

Review and revise, as appropriate, General
Plan and Zoning Code provisions by 2026
Remove identified constraints related to
height, lot coverage, parking, and setbacks
along scenic routes
by 2026
The Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Ordinance No. 967 on January 8, 2024 intoducing new mixed-use develoment standards (and associated amendments) to accommodate the additional density and potential multi-family development envisioned in the General Plan and Housing Element. Staff is continuing to review future changes to development standards to further remove constraints within the ordinance.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 66 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 I. Variety of Housing Types
in Low Density Areas The
City shall encourage
alternative housing types
such as, duplexes, small-lot
developments, small unit
sizes, and single-family
attached units in low density
higher resource single-family
zones by:

A: evaluating and revising
development standards, as
necessary, as part of the
General Plan Update
process
and subsequent Zoning
Code Update to remove
identified constraints to
these housing types
B: using the Objective
Design and Development
Standards to streamline the
design review process.

Through actions A and B, encourage the
development of: • 24 very low-income units
• 24 low-income units • 50 moderateincome units • 50 above moderateincome units Encourage the development of new
housing in low-density higher resource
areas Increase capacity to work to protect
existing residents from displacement
Action A: by 2024 Action B:

Within three years of the
adoption deadline
The City currently permits a variety of housing types in single-family residential zones, incluing ADUs, and SB 9 two-unit projects. The City continues to evaluate development standards and the architectural review process to encourage residential development.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 67 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 J. Manufactured Housing
The City shall continue to
allow manufactured housing
in residential districts in
accordance with applicable
State and Federal laws and
Sec. 18.20.090 of the zoning
ordinance, and require such
units to meet local standards
for elements such as siding,
roofing, and
type of foundation, to the
extent allowed by State and
Federal law.

N/A 2023-2031 The City allows manufactured housing provided that it meets certain design standards related to architecture including siding, roofing, etc.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 68 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 K. Mixed-Use Zoning The
City shall utilize mixed use
zoning to encourage housing
production along commercial
corridors, and
near employment and
transportation rich areas.

The
City shall amend the Zoning
Code to create and
implement the development
criteria set for mixed use
development within Pleasant
Hill.

The City shall encourage
commercial redevelopment
projects in mixed use zones
to consider incorporating
a residential component and
will incentivize projects
that incorporate an
affordable component.

Incentives
may include, but are not
restricted to, an additional
density bonus or height
allowance, streamlined
review, or direct financial or
technical support.

Encourage the new construction of: • 50
very low-income units • 150 low-income
units • 150 moderate-income units • 50
above moderateincome units • Total: 400
units Promote increased density and
expanded capacity beyond the RHNA
through the expansion of mixed-use zoning
to work to protect existing residents from
displacement
Ongoing; Explore allowing
100 percent residential
projects in mixed use zones
by 2025
The Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Ordinance No. 967 on January 8, 2024 intoducing new mixed-use develoment standards (and associated amendments) to accommodate the additional density and potential multi-family development envisioned in the General Plan and Housing Element. The new mixed-use development standards outline scenarios where 100% residential projects may be allowed in mixed-use zones.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 69 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 L. Flexible Parking
Standards The City shall
continue to provide
appropriate flexible parking
requirements that allow
shared use in locations being
considered for higher-density
housing development.

The City currently allows
(and has also approved)
requests for parking
reductions for all types of
projects within the City. The
City shall continue to
consider parking reductions,
as appropriate, to
encourage residential
development and shall also
consider non-traditional
parking types (tandem,
stacked, etc.)
The City shall consider
parking reductions for
special
needs housing, including
housing for seniors, which
often have a reduced need
for parking.

N/A Ongoing
The City has started a zoning ordinance update. As part of this work, will be reviewing current parking requirements and will make modifications as necessary. The City already allows parking reductions through an application process, including allowing reductions when project are located within proximity to City Priority Development Areas.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 70 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 M. Streamlined Review
Process The City shall
continue to apply
streamlined permit
processing for affordable
housing developments and
shall explore additional
measures to expedite the
affordable housing
developments in the city.

Planning staff shall evaluate
and revise the
streamlined application
review process and the
Objective Design and
Development Standards, as
appropriate, to further
streamline projects that
provide
affordable housing. The City
shall also explore the
option of allowing the Zoning
Administrator to grant
exclusions from standards
within the Objective Design
and Development Standards
to remove barriers to
developing affordable
housing based on sitespecific
constraints to facilitate the
production of affordable,
senior, special needs, or
workforce housing.

Review and revise the streamlined review
process annually Review and revise, as
necessary the Objective Design and
Development Standards by 2028
Review streamlined review
process: annually Review
Objective Design and
Development Standards: by
2028
Policies have been established to expedite affordable housing projects through the City’s various processes. The City continues to revew objective development and design standards for potential streamlining.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 71 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 N. Single-room Occupancy
The City shall continue to
allow single-room occupancy
(SRO) housing in the MRVL,
MRL, MRM and MRH zoning
districts consistent with Sec.

18.20.085 of the Zoning
Ordinance.

This type of housing can
help to address the needs of
very-low- and extremely-lowincome households such
as college students and
service sector employees,
and those experiencing or at
risk of homelessness.

Encourage the development of: • 40 SRO
units (extremely low-income) 2023-2031 The City allows and has established development provisions for single-room occupancy projects.

O. Municipal Code
Updates The City shall
review and amend the
Municipal Code, to comply
with State law to: (see
General Plan for complete
list - character limit reached)
Amend the Municipal Code for compliance
with State law by 2026 Identify zone(s)
where emergency shelters are a permitted
use in compliance with AB 139 and AB
2339, and complete the required AB 2339
capacity analysis, within two years of
adoption of the Housing Element Address
the lack of affordable housing types in the
city by removing governmental constraints
to housing production
Municipal Code Update: by
2026 Allow for emergency
shelters in compliance with
State law: within two years of
adoption of the Housing
Element
The City is in the midst of updating its zoning ordinance to address these items noted (low barrier navigation centers, density bonus, emergency shelters) to be in conformance with State Law. The update is expected to be completed in 2025.

The City will also be reviewing its existing ordinance to ensure compliance with AB2162. The City is currenty updating its ADU ordinance to ensure in compliance with 2024 ADU laws.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 72 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 P. Accessory Dwelling
Units The City shall continue
to facilitate the construction
of
ADUs and will create
incentives to encourage
production, particularly for
units accessible to
lowerincome households,
seniors, and those with
special housing needs.

Potential incentives include,
but are not restricted to, fast
tracking development
applications, deferred or
waived fees, pre-approved
plans, or capping total fees
and the City shall give
preference to ADU projects
that include a three-year
lower- or moderate-income
affordability agreement.

The City shall monitor
development trends through
the
planning period and shall
establish additional
incentives if metrics are not
being met.

The City shall also
encourage and incentivize
ADU
construction in low-density
zones and higher resource
Address the lack of affordable housing
types in the city by incentivizing the
development of: 200 total ADUs • 20 above
moderate • 60 moderate-income units • 110
lower-income units • 10 extremely lowincome units Including: • 60 ADUs by 2026 • 120 by 2028 • 200 by 2032 Incentivize the
development of 80 ADUs accessible to
seniors and residents with special housing
needs Explore and adopt, as appropriate,
additional financial incentives by 2025
Encourage the development of new housing
in low-density higher resource areas by
providing informational materials on the City
website, as well as technical assistance to
30 households primarily in higher resource
area within the planning period
2023-2031 Informational
materials: by 2024 Adopt
additional incentives, as
necessary: by 2025
The City continues to encourage and approve approve ADUs and permitted 18 new ADUs in 2024 and a total of 50 ADUs since 2023.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 73 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Q. Place-based Density
Increases The City shall
revise the Zoning Code to
allow urban
lot splits, duplexes, and other
two-unit projects in
single-family residential
zones in accordance with
Senate Bill 9. The City shall
evaluate and consider
adoption of SB 10 provisions
that allow for up to ten units
on urbaninfill sites in transit
rich areas.

Encourage the development of: • 50 very
low-income units • 50 low-income units •
100 moderate-income units Revise the
Zoning Code by 2026. Review SB 10
provisions and hold a public meeting to
consider for adoption by 2025 Increase
capacity in low-density areas to proactively
work to relieve displacement pressures on
multifamily zones Encourage the
development of new housing in higher
resource areas through the use of SB 9 lot
splits
2023-2031; Zoning Code
Update: by 2026; SB 10
Consideration: by 2025.

The City currently allows urban lot splits, duplexes, and two-unit projects in single-family residential zones per SB 9
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 74 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 R. Missing Middle Housing
The City shall review and
amend the General Plan and
zoning code and applicable
development standards to
encourage and promote a
mix of dwelling types and
sizes, specifically missing
middle-density housing
types (e.g., triplexes,
courtyard buildings,
townhomes,
live/work) to create a
diversity of housing types
and
densities and increase the
availability of affordable
housing to reduce
displacement risk for
residents
overpaying for housing.

Specifically, the City will add
new mixed-use zones
and will evaluate and revise
development standards
such as minimum lot sizes;
setback, lot coverage and
building height restrictions;
and required parking
ratios to allow for missing
middle housing types,
particularly on vacant sites in
high opportunity, lowdensity
areas.

Encourage the development of: • 100 lowincome units • 150 moderate-income units • 150 above moderateincome units Revise
zoning standards to encourage missing
middle housing by 2026 To enhance
housing mobility and housing choice,
support the development of at least three
missing middle housing developments
between three and 40 units To enhance
housing mobility, encourage the
development of 50 moderate-income units
in higher resource areas Promote multi-unit
development in low-density zones to
proactively work to relieve displacement
pressures on multifamily zones Encourage
the development of new housing in higher
resource areas
2023-2031; Revise zoning
standards: by 2026
The Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Ordinance No. 967 on January 8, 2024 which, among other things, introduced new Mixed-Use zoning designations with corresponding densities consistent with the General Plan and the 2023-2031 Housing Element related to Housing Opportunity sites. The update included development provisions that would apply to the mixed use zoning districts that had modified provisions to better address this type of development. The City has is in the midst of a zoning ordinance update to address rezoning in the remaining portions of the City. This is expected to be completed in 2025.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 75 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 S. Density Bonus The City
shall continue to provide a
density bonus for
development of affordable
housing, as well as senior,
workforce, and other special
needs housing consistent
with State law. The City shall
provide for additional density
bonuses beyond State law
requirements to encourage
the production of 100
percent affordable housing
projects on lower-income
sites in the sites inventory,
including 100 percent
affordable projects for those
with special housing
needs.

Encourage the development of: • 40 very
low-income units • 30 low-income units • 30
low-income senior units
2023-2031
The City adopted a density bonus ordinance that complies with the State requirements (See Section 18.20.150 of the Zoning Ordinance). The City has approved several projects through density bonus provisions that allowed additional affordable housing in the City.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 76 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 T. Inclusionary Unit
Requirement In-lieu Fee
The City shall continue to
allow developers to satisfy
affordable housing
requirements by providing
units
elsewhere in high resource
areas of the city (as
designated by TCAC) when
inclusion of affordable
units within the development
is not feasible, or by
providing an in-lieu fee to the
Affordable Housing
Trust Fund to be used to
incentivize the production of
affordable units, particularly
in low-density higher
resource areas.

Amend the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
to update in-lieu fees, as necessary, to
reflect real costs of developing affordable
housing, and to provide incentives to
construct workforce housing
2023-2031
The City currently allows developers to provide required affordable housing units off-site (see Section 18.20.060.F). While the City has not updated in-lieu fee during this reporting period, the City has been sucessful in having housing development project provide affordable units, rather than paying in-lieu fees.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 77 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 U. Inclusionary Housing
Requirement The City shall
continue to require all
housing projects
of five or more units to
include affordable housing.

Developers may satisfy the
requirements of the City’s
Affordable Housing
Ordinance by providing at
least:
• 5 percent of the base
density for occupancy by
very low-income households,
• 10 percent for low-income
households,
• 25 percent for qualifying
senior residents, or
• 20 percent ADUs (in singlefamily projects).

In order to ensure that this
Inclusionary Ordinance
does not pose an undue
constraint to housing
production, the City shall
monitor development trends
and impacts to market rate
housing and shall report
annually to HCD in the
Annual Progress Report. If
the
ordinance presents an
obstacle to development of
the
Encourage the development of: • 20 units
per year • 50 very low-income units • 50 lowincome units • 50 Senior 2023-2031; Review
Ordinance: annually
The City's Inclusionary Housing ordinance requires all projects of 5+ dwelling units to include affordable housing. The City continues to encourage the development of affordable housing and has approved several proejcts with affordable units during previous reporting years and is currenlty reviewing two affordable housing projects submitted by Habitat for Humanity.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 78 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 V. Funding to Support
Affordable Housing The
City shall seek State and
Federal funds, and
encourage the use of private
financing mechanisms,
to assist in the production of
affordable housing,
including housing affordable
to extremely low-income
households. Funding
mechanisms that should
continue to be explored
include the HCD Multifamily
Housing Program, LowIncome Housing Tax Credits
(LIHTC), federally subsidized
Section 221 (d)(4),
Section 8 or Section 202
programs, Community
Development Block Grants,
tax-exempt bond
financing, Federal HOME
program funds,
administrative fees collected
by the County Housing
Authority, and favorable
financing made available
through financial institutions,
to assist low- and
moderate-income
households.

The City shall partner with
developers and non-profit
$100,000 per year Encourage the
development of: • 10 extremely low-income
units • 40 very low-income units • 40 lowincome units • 80 moderate-income units Encourage the development of new
affordable housing in higher resource areas
2023-2031; Identify funding
sources: annually
The City continuously seeks opportunities to seek State and Federal funds to support affordable housing. The City met with Contra Costa County to discuss the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) regarding the 2024 Regional Affordable Housing Bond. In addition, the City continues to partner with an affordable housing developer (Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) to find and jointly apply for monies for an already approved affordable housing project within the City. Lastly, the City has started the process to update its website that would include information related to affordable housing program opportunities.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 79 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 W. Successor Agency
Funds The City shall
continue to use Successor
Agency funds to fund
housing programs
throughout the city.

Included in the estimated
expenditures for each year
is an annual amount
($235,000) for debt
previously
incurred for development of
the Grayson Creek
Apartments affordable
housing project. This amount
will recur annually until the
debt is paid in full (2031).
$235,000 per year; >$2 million total
between 2023 and 2031 2023-2031
The City continues to use successor agency funds for various affordable housing projects throughout the City (SAHA, Habitat Housing and Grayson Creek Apartments). As previous housing loans are paid off, these fund are used and leveraged for new affordable housing opportunities.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 80 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 X. Coordination with NonProfit Developers The City
shall continue to invite nonprofit housing
developers, including those
providing housing for
residents with special
housing needs, to work with
the
City in promoting and
encouraging affordable
housing. The City has
worked with non-profit
housing
developers on past projects
and will continue
cooperative efforts in the
future with these or other
interested nonprofit
developers. The City shall
make
information available to nonprofit developers related
to incentives, programs, and
available sites.

Connect with local affordable housing
developers bi-annually. Provide information
regarding incentives for affordable housing,
the City's inclusionary ordinance, and
available sites on the City website by 2025
2023-2031
The City has started efforts to comply with this program, including obtaining consulting assistance to jump start compliance. We intend to complete progress through 2025.

Y. Tax-exempt Revenue
Bonds The City shall
continue to offer support to
developers through tax
exempt financing where
affordable housing will be
produced and will give
preference to projects in
higher resource areas.

Encourage the development of: • 50 very
low-income units • 50 low-income units 2023-2031 During this reporting period, the City did not use/issue any tax-exempt revenue bonds.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 81 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Z. Housing Trust Fund The
City shall continue to use
monies in the Housing Trust
Fund to assist in the
development of affordable
housing, with preference for
those in higher resource
areas, as well as for
community revitalization
efforts in low- and moderateresource areas and areas
with higher concentration of
lower-income households,
including census tracts
321200, 324001, and
325000.

Revenue for the trust fund
comes from “in- lieu” fees
provided from the
inclusionary unit ordinance.

The
potential uses of these funds
include: land acquisition
for below market rate
housing, buy-downs on
mortgages for purchasers of
below market rate units,
capital improvements to
below market rate housing,
fee waivers, loans, and
deferrals, etc.

Annual outreach to developers and other
nonprofit housing agencies Encourage the
development of new affordable housing in
higher resource areas Identify funding to
support redevelopment projects in low
resource areas with a goal of providing
$100,000; funding may include directfunding or reductions to fees or permit processing costs Complete two capital
improvement projects in low- or moderate
resource areas, or areas with higher
concentrations of lower-income households
Ongoing
The City collects inclusionary housing in lieu fees in an affordable housing fund, which it considers a Housing Trust Fund. The City has committed $400,000 for a loan to provide affordable housing at 250 Cleaveland Road, which is located within census tract 325000. Additionally, the City's Capital Improvement Plan includes the Contra Costa Boulevard Improvement Project (Viking Drive to Harriet Drive), Project No. 02-23, which includes enhancements along Contra Costa Boulevard (CCB) between Viking Drive and Harriet Drive, a designated moderate resource area. The project is under construction and is scheduled to be completed in April 2025.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 82 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 AA. Mortgage Credit
Certificate Program The
City shall participate in the
Contra Costa County
Mortgage Credit Certificate
Program for first-time
homebuyers, when funding
becomes available. The
City shall support the County
and participating
jurisdictions in the pursuit of
additional funding
sources for the program.

Assist ten moderate-income households in
the planning period. Provide assistance to
prospective homebuyers to increase
housing mobility
2023-2031 Once the County has available funds for this program, the City will provide information to homebuyers about this program.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 83 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 BB. Funding for
Homeownership The City
shall continue to investigate
concepts and
funding sources for a
homeownership assistance
program.

The City shall continue to
explore the possibility of
providing assistance to lowerand moderate-income
households and shall give
priority to those who work
in the city, for example,
teachers, police officers, and
those who work in City
government. Other potential
target groups are first-time
homebuyers of lower- and
moderate-income levels, and
large families.

The City shall prioritize the
use of identified funding to
expand homeownership
opportunities in lower- and
moderate-resource areas
and areas with higher
concentrations of lowerincome households,
including
census tracts 321200,
324001, and 325000.

Investigate funding opportunities annually
Provide assistance to prospective
homebuyers to increase housing mobility,
with a goal of assisting 10 households in
lower- and moderate resource areas and in
areas with higher concentrations of
lowerincome households
Investigate and apply for
available funding annually
and as notices of funding
available are released
The City intends to explore concepts and funding sources in 2025 related to this program.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 84 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 CC. Priority Processing
The City shall continue to
provide priority in permit
processing to affordable
housing developments, as
well as senior, special
needs, and workforce
housing developments, and
shall explore additional
measures to expedite
affordable housing
developments in the
city.

Review streamlined processing procedures
and revise, as necessary by 2025
Ongoing Review processing
procedures: by 2025
Policies have been established to expedite affordable housing projects through the City’s various processes.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 85 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 DD. Lot Consolidation The
City shall play an active role
in facilitating lot consolidation
to facilitate affordable
housing development,
particularly for housing
opportunity sites listed in the
residential sites inventory of
the Housing Needs
Assessment. The City shall
conduct outreach to property
owners of housing
opportunity sites to identify
meaningful incentives to
facilitate lot consolidation
and redevelopment. Based
on this feedback, within
three years of Housing
Element adoption, the City
will revise the Lot
Consolidation Ordinance to
update incentives, as
necessary, which currently
include:
• Increased density on
consolidated parcels
• Flexible development
standards such as reduced
setbacks, increased lot
coverage, increased
heights, reduced parking
• Reduced fees
• Streamlined permit
processing through
Encourage the development of: • 50 very
low-income units • 50 low-income units • 50
moderate-income units • 50 above
moderateincome units Revise the Lot
Consolidation Ordinance, as appropriate,
within three years of adoption of the
Housing Element
Ongoing. Revise Ordinance:
within three years of the
adoption deadline
The City encourages lot consolidation on smaller and under-utilized lots where appropriate. The City has a density bonus ordinance in place to provide incentives for development of affordable housing. The City also currently has a mechanism for providing flexible development standards through its Planned Unit Development regulations and through various adopted Specific Plans. The City will post its lot consolidation procedures on its website in 2025.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 86 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 EE. Housing Opportunity
Sites and Lower-Income
Vacant Sites The City shall
encourage and facilitate
development on housing
opportunity sites by providing
incentives, potentially
including, assistance with
entitlement processing,
flexible development
standards, streamlined
processing for affordable
housing projects, and
financial support when
available. The City shall post
information regarding any
available incentives on the
City website by 2024.

The City shall monitor and
evaluate development of
underdeveloped parcels and
report on the success of
strategies to encourage
residential development in its
Annual Progress Reports
required pursuant to
Government Code Section
65400. If identified
strategies are not successful
in generating
development interest, the
City will evaluate additional
methods for encouraging
and facilitating
Adopt incentives for affordable housing
development to encourage the production
of: • 525 very low-income units • 527 lowincome units
Post available incentives to
website: by 2024 with annual
updates.

With the recent certification of the City's Housing Element, the City will now look at potential incentives that could be offerred to future affordable housing projects. As part of the City website update, an updated Housing section of the website will better address provisions of any available incentives. The website is expected to be updated by 2025.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 87 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 FF. Affordable
Development in Higher
Resource Areas The City
shall adopt incentives to
encourage
affordable multi-unit projects
in low-density higher
resource areas, potentially
including, but not limited
to: priority permit processing;
reduced, waived, or
deferred development fees;
reduced parking and/or
other City standards; or an
additional density bonus.

The City shall annually
monitor the development of
housing units affordable to
lower- and moderateincome
households in RCAAs and
identify and implement
changes in the zoning code
and/or
incentive programs (financial
or streamlining) for
highdensity or deedrestricted housing in those
areas.

Implement incentive
programs or zoning
amendments
within one year of review.

Encourage the production of: • 250 very lowincome units • 250 low-income units Encourage the development of new
affordable housing in higher resource areas
and RCAAs Promote multi-unit
development in low-density zones to
proactively work to relieve displacement
pressures on multifamily zones
Within three years of the
adoption deadline
With the recent certification of the City's Housing Element, the City will now look at potential incentives that could be offerred to future affordable housing projects. The City will annually monitor development in higher RCAA's to verify whether any changes to the zoning code or incentive programs is necessary.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 88 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 GG. Accessible Housing
Units The City shall continue
to facilitate projects that
provide units meeting
Federal, State and local
accessibility requirements.

Currently, the City enforces
State-mandated
requirements for rental
housing units (Title 24). The
City shall continue to
encourage ownership
housing that can be
equipped with handicapped
facilities. The City has
adopted a
Reasonable Accommodation
Ordinance and will
provide fast-track processing
and other incentives to
facilitate the production of
housing targeted to
persons with disabilities.

Encourage the development of: • 30 units
for seniors • 30 units for residents with
special housing needs
Ongoing
The City has a reasonable accommodation ordinance that can be applied when applicable and includes additional assistance by the City to review and process, with reduced application fees. The Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Resolution No. 970 on October 7, 2024, which included updates to the City's Reasonable Accommodation ordinance to remove potential constraints. The City Building Division ensures that housing projects comply with applicable Title 24 provisions.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 89 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 HH. Supportive Housing
The City shall continue to
encourage supportive
housing for persons with
developmental disabilities
and will work with nonprofit
developers to identify and
develop adequate sites. The
City will assist or partner with
developers and non-profits
to apply to the County
for CDBG monies and assist
with tax exempt financing
for land and/or building
purchase and/or lease.

Consult with nonprofits and apply for
funding bi-annually Encourage the
development of 20 units accessible to
persons with developmental disabilities
Bi-annually
The zoning ordinance allows facilities for the mentally disabled. The city continues to work with the developer of the recently approved CIA facility, through the permitting and construction process, that provides assistance for those with disabilities.

II. Persons Experiencing
Homelessness The City
shall continue to monitor
statistics from
police, county agencies, or
private organizations
regarding homeless shelter
needs and shall continue
to coordinate with the County
and other agencies to
address the needs of
residents experiencing
homelessness on a regional
basis.

Coordinate with regional agencies annually,
and additionally as needed, throughout the
planning period
Annually
The City monitors County point in time (PIT) surveys to address any homeless issues, the latest count noted an increase from year 2023 levels within the City.

The City participates in the County CORE program that works to engage and stabilize homeless individuals living outside through consistent outreach to facilitate and/or deliver health and basic need services and secure permanent housing.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 90 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 JJ. Extremely Low-income
Households Extremely-lowincome (ELI) households are
a subset
of very-low-income
households who earn 30
percent
or less of the area median
income. Many ELI
households face a severe
cost burden related to
housing (more than 50
percent of income going
toward housing costs), and
they are the income group
most likely to experience a
housing crisis when faced
with rent increases,
foreclosure, or other adverse
events. Seniors and
residents with a disability
with
limited incomes often fall into
this income-category.

The City shall pay 100
percent of the application
processing fees from the
City’s affordable housing
fund for developments in
which 5 percent of units are
affordable to ELI
households. To be eligible
for this
subsidy, the units shall be
Encourage the development of 59
extremely low-income units 2023-2031
The City has not received any of these types of application for the reporting period. The City is in the process of updating its website and will provide information relative to this program.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 91 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 KK. Residential Zoning
The City shall retain
residential zoning and
discourage non-residential
uses in residential zones. In
mixed use zones, the City
shall require mixed use
projects within housing
opportunity sites incorporate
a residential
component.

Retain all existing residential land Protect
existing residents from displacement Ongoing
The Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Ordinance No. 967 on January 8, 2024 amending the existing residential developements standards and introducing new mixed-use development standards (and associated amendments) to accommodate the additional density and potential multi-family development envisioned in the General Plan and Housing Element. The provisions retain residential zoning and discourage non-residential uses in residential zones.

Additionally, the new mixed-use development standards require all mixed-use developments to provide a residential component and outline scenarios where 100% residential projects may be allowed in mixed-use zones.

LL. Neighborhood
Preservation Program The
City shall seek funding to
restart the
Neighborhood Preservation
program, which provides
low interest loans for
rehabilitation of homes
owned
or occupied by low to
moderate income
households.

The City shall prioritize the
use of identified funding
for projects in lower- and
moderate-resource areas
and areas with higher
concentrations of lowerincome
households, including
census tracts 321200,
324001,
and 325000.

Encourage the rehabilitation of two units per
year in lower- and moderate resource areas
and in areas with higher concentrations of
lower-income households.: 10 lowerincome, eight moderate income Retain all lower and moderateincome units in the City
Provide rehabilitation assistance to work to
protect existing lower and moderate income
residents from displacement
2023-2031 With the recent certification of the City's Housing Element, the City will now explore options to fund a neighborhood preservation program.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 92 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 MM. Emergency Repair
Grant Program The City
shall seek funding to
establish and maintain
an Emergency Repair Grant
Program. The City shall
prioritize special needs
households, as well as repair
projects in areas with higher
concentrations of
lowerincome households,
including census tracts
321200, 324001, and
325000 in the distribution of
funding through the program.

Support the rehabilitation of five units per
year for special needs households and
projects in areas with higher concentrations
of lower-income households Establish an
Emergency Repair Grant Program to work
to protect existing residents from
displacement due to repair costs
2023-2031 With the recent certification of the City's Housing Element, the City will now explore options to establish and maintain an Emergency Repair Grant program.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 93 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 NN. Rehabilitation Needs
Assessment The City shall
monitor housing conditions
through
neighborhood surveys and
as part of code
enforcement and building
inspection activities. The
City shall compile and
annually update a list of
funding and resources for
residential rehabilitation
and, when housing units in
need of repair are
identified, will advise
property owners of
rehabilitation
assistance that may be
available.

The City shall facilitate one
workshop or public
advertising campaign each
year to disseminate
information on available
resources targeted to lowand
moderate resource areas, as
well as areas with
higher concentrations of
lower-income households,
including census tracts
321200, 324001, and
325000.

Evaluate residential rehabilitation needs
twice within the planning period Annually
disseminate information on available
resources in support of rehabilitation to
lower-resource areas and areas with higher
concentrations of lower-income households
through targeted engagement efforts
Annually
As part of the City Code Enforcement Division, the City responds to reports of inadequate or unsafe housing. In general, the City has not identified an overall disrepair of housing condition throughout the City. The City will continue to observe and survey areas of the and is currently working to provide information on available resources for resources and assistance for lower income households.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 94 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 OO. Capital Improvement
Program The City shall
review the Capital
Improvement
Program (CIP) to determine
priorities to maintain
infrastructure in the City’s
neighborhoods.

Through this review, the City
shall verify that those
areas needing improvement
are scheduled for funding
to address the identified
need at a specific time in the
future.

Complete a Capital Improvement Program
bi-annually Identify funding for needed
improvements with priority given to projects
in lower-resource areas and areas with
higher concentrations of lower-income
households with a goal of completing three
projects in these areas in the planning
period
Bi-annually, 2023- 2031
On a bi-annual basis, the City completes a Capital Improvement Program that includes infrastructure improvement projects in all areas of the City. Because older portions of the City have older infrastructure, they are normally targeted for areas of improvement, including roads, sidewalks, etc.

PP. Assisted Housing
Units The City shall continue
to prohibit the conversion of
assisted housing units to
market rate for as long as
possible and no less than 55
years after initial occupancy.

Ensure assisted units retain affordable
status for a minimum of 55 years
Preservation of all assisted affordable
housing units Protect existing residents
from displacement
Ongoing
The City has resale and rental controls on all assisted units. The City also updated duration for rental units to 55 years, consistent with ownership unit provisions.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 95 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 QQ. Units At-Risk of
Conversion to Market Rate
The City shall identify
assisted dwelling units at risk
of
conversion to market rate
and work with property
owners to preserve the units
for low-income families.

The City shall explore a
variety of tools for preserving
assisted units, including
monitoring at-risk units,
participating in acquisition of
below-market rental
units by tenants or nonprofits, facilitating refinancing or purchase of developments
from owners who file a
notice indicating that they
intend to opt out of a
subsidy agreement, and
providing technical and
relocation assistance to
tenants.

Preservation of all assisted affordable
housing units: 193 units Protect existing
residents from displacement Fair housing
enforcement and outreach: Engage with
property owners and tenants of at-risk units
one year prior to conversion to market rate
2023-2031 No conversion of assisted units have occurred within the past year.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 96 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 RR. Resale and Rental
Controls for Affordable
Units The City shall continue
to require resale and rental
controls on below market
rate units provided through
the inclusionary housing
provisions or through public
assistance.

Ensure long-term affordability of all
inclusionary and assisted units Protect
existing residents from displacement
Ongoing The City has resale and rental controls on all below market rate units as outlined in the inclusionary housing providions (Section 18.20.060) SS. Condominium
Conversion Ordinance The
City shall continue to enforce
the existing
Condominium Conversion
Ordinance and will prohibit
further conversions unless
the threshold percentage
of apartments is above 20
percent and the apartment
vacancy rate is below 5
percent.

The City shall evaluate the
proportion of rental
apartments in the city to
ensure appropriate
implementation of the
condominium conversion
ordinance.

Evaluate the proportion of rental apartments
annually Preserve existing multifamily units
Prohibit conversion of multifamily rental
housing to moderate- or above moderateincome condominiums Protect existing residents from displacement
Ongoing No condominium conversion requests were received during the most recent planning period.

TT. Assisted Unit
Reporting The City shall
continue to require all
assisted housing units to
submit reports on a timely
basis demonstrating
compliance with the
recorded affordability
agreements.

Preserve all existing affordable housing
units Ongoing The City requires assisted units to submit an annual compliance report to ensure they are in compliance with recorded affordability agreements.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 97 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 UU. Affirmatively
Furthering Fair Housing
The City shall address
disparities in housing needs
and access to opportunity for
all persons regardless
race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, familial
status,
disability gender, gender
identify, gender expression,
sexual orientation, marital
status, ancestry, veteran or
military status, source of
income, and genetic
information as protected
categories by the California
Fair Employment and
Housing Act (Part 2.8
[commencing with Section
12900] of Division 3 of
Title 2), Section 65008, and
any other State and
Federal fair housing and
planning law.

The City identified barriers to
fair housing through the
Affirmatively Furthering Fair
Housing analysis. Actions
the City will take to address
the identified barriers and
foster an inclusive
community, include:
• Address the need for
Continuously encourage regional
cooperation and administration of vouchers
through portability and shared waiting lists
Work with the Regional Center of the East
Bay to implement an outreach program
informing residents of the housing and
services available for persons with
developmental disabilities. The City shall
make information available on the City
website by 2025, with annual updates as
necessary. Develop accessibility programs
by 2023 to focus on improving access to
housing, public buildings and facilities,
sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and
businesses Publicize Fair Housing
Information, including information about
tenants’ rights, landlord requirements,
recent litigation, and links to fair housing
providers on the City's website, social
media platforms, and through physical
promotional material (e.g., flyers, posters)
by January 2026 Provide annual training for
landlords on fair housing responsibilities,
source of income discrimination and other
discriminatory practices, and the benefits of
marketing their housing units to Housing
Choice Voucher program participants to
encourage landlords in high opportunity
areas to register their units with Section 8
providers and expand housing mobility
opportunities throughout the City Fair
housing enforcement and outreach
Ongoing Outreach program:
by 2025; Accessibility
programs: by 2023
Responses were provided to relevant programs throughout this report. As part of an ongoing zoning ordinance update, the provision for air filtration methods will be incorporated.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 98 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 VV. Fair Housing Services
The City shall continue to
refer all reports of housing
discrimination to the local fair
housing-related nonprofit
that is funded by the County
CDBG program.

The City shall cooperate in
local and regional fair
housing outreach efforts and
shall provide staff-time,
as necessary, to support the
fair housing service
provider(s).

The City shall work with
ECHO and the Bay Area
Legal
Aid to provide fair housing
and tenant/landlord
services, including fair
housing counseling and
education and
tenant/landlord counseling
and
mediation.

The City shall distribute
literature identifying fair
housing service provider(s)
and documenting
available resources. These
materials shall be made
available in City offices and
on the City website.

Compile and distribute fair housing
information annually Support regional
agencies to provide training for property
owners and managers to ensure that they
are knowledgeable of the requirements of
Federal, State and local real estate,
housing discrimination, tenant protection,
housing inspection, and community
preservation laws; and promote training of
tenants in the requirements of Federal,
State, and local laws so that they are aware
of their rights and obligations Support
regional agencies to annually conduct one
workshop with targeted populations to allow
for meaningful discussions and
dissemination of useful information.

Education and outreach activities to be
conducted as a multi-media campaign,
including social media such as Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram, as well as other
meeting/discussion forums such as chat
rooms and webinars. Information gathered
from these workshops will be further
analyzed by staff and results will be used to
influence changes to programs and policies
as necessary, with any changes made
within one year of the identification of
barriers to fair housing Fair housing
enforcement and outreach
Ongoing
The City continues to comply with this program. The City has been involved with multiple tenant landlord issues over this reporting period and has provided assistance as necessary and as allowed. In addition, the City is actively working to compile and distribute fair housing information, including supporting regional agencies to provide training for property owners and managers. This information should become more available in 2025.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 99 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 WW. Reasonable
Accommodation for
Special Needs
Housing The City shall
continue to follow the City
guidelines for implementing
the reasonable
accommodation ordinance
and shall periodically review
the Zoning Ordinance to
identify other provisions that
could pose constraints on
the development of housing
for persons with disabilities
and reduce or eliminate
constraints through
appropriate ordinance
amendments.

By 2025, the City shall
amend the Municipal Code
to
remove constraints from the
reasonable
accommodation ordinance
imposed by approval
findings related to impacts
on, or compatibility with,
surrounding uses including,
but not limited to:

18.112.060(B)(3)(e) and (f).

Encourage the development of 20 units for
those with special housing needs Revise
the Municipal Code to remove constraints to
reasonable accommodation by 2025 Reevaluate zoning code provisions in 2027 Fair housing enforcement and outreach
Revise Reasonable
Accommodation Ordinance:
by 2025. Re-evaluate zoning
code: in 2027
The Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Resolution No. 970 on October 7, 2024, which included updates to the City's Reasonable Accommodation ordinance to remove potential constraints. The City has approved and continues to facilitate projects that meet federal, state and local requirements specifically related to reasonable accommodation requests to allow for housing for persons with disabilities.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 100 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 XX. Amenities for
Households with Special
Housing
Needs The City shall
continue to encourage
developers to provide
amenities for single heads of
households, the disabled,
and senior citizens.

For example, an amenity
that would encourage
housing opportunities for
single heads of households
would be the provision of
childcare centers. An
amenity in a new residential
community for the
disabled might be walkways
to accommodate
wheelchair access. And a
housing development could
promote social interaction
among residents of all
ages with the addition of a
clubhouse or other
recreational facility
N/A Ongoing
With the recent certification of the City's Housing Element, the City intends to comply with this program. The City already requires residential project and any other project type to have path of travel access to address disability needs.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 101 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 YY. State Standards The
City shall continue to enforce
the State’s Energy
Conservation Standards for
new residential construction
and additions to existing
structures and shall amend
the Building Code as needed
to ensure consistency with
further revisions to the State
of California Green Building
Standards Code.

N/A Ongoing
Projects are required to comply with Title 24 standards, which include the State of California “Green Building Requirements” through the building permit process. The City recently adopted the latest State Building Code provisions that include the latest energy conservation standards.

ZZ. Innovative Design The
City shall encourage
innovative designs to
maximize passive energy
efficiency and shall
encourage use of
sustainable and innovative
building practices and
materials.

N/A Ongoing
The City-Wide design guidelines include recommendations to incorporate design that encourage energy efficiency and other green methods that result in energy and cost savings.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 102 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 AAA. Energy and Water
Conservation Outreach
The City shall provide
information to the public, and
support efforts by public
utilities, to encourage home
conservation practices.

Educational materials and
information on available
funding or rebates shall be
posted on the City website
and made available at City
Hall. The City shall also
provide public information
concerning accepted and
available sustainable
building practices.

The City shall engage with
CCCWD, EBMUD, and
Martinez Water annually to
identify opportunities to
provide assistance to lowerincome seniors with costs
related to the removal of
unused in-ground swimming
pools.

N/A Annually
The City provides information about public utility service providers and provides guidance as necessary. As part of the City website update, additional information will be incorporated to address education materials, rebates, and sustainable building practices, including applicable public utility information.

The City has started drafting a Climate Action Plan, which will include strategies and best practices aroudn sustainability, in addition to education materials and inforamtion on funding or rebates for the public. The Climate Action Plan is expected to be completed by 2026.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 103 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 BBB. Replacement Unit
Program The City shall
adopt a policy and will
require
replacement housing units
subject to the
requirements of Government
Code section 65915,
subdivision (c)(3) on sites
identified in the site
inventory when any new
development (residential,
mixed-use or nonresidential)
occurs on a site that is
identified in the inventory
meeting the following
conditions:
• currently has residential
uses or within the past
five years has had residential
uses that have
been vacated or demolished,
and
• was subject to a recorded
covenant, ordinance,
or law that restricts rents to
levels affordable to
persons and families of low
or very low-income,
or
• subject to any other form of
rent or price control
through a public entity’s valid
exercise of its
In order to mitigate the loss of affordable
housing units, require new housing
developments to replace all affordable
housing units lost due to new development
Implement policy:
immediately Adopt policy: by
January 31, 2024
As part of the zoning ordinance update, the City intends to incorporate ordinance language to address this program.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 104 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 CCC. Outreach with
Service Providers The City
shall provide local water and
sewer providers
with a copy of the Final
Housing Element. The City
shall work with these
agencies to ensure that
developments with
affordable units are granted
priority water and sewer
service, as required by State
law (Gov. Code § 65589.7).

Provide the Certified Housing Element to
water and sewer providers servicing the city
Engage local service providers to ensure
developments with units affordable to lowerincome households are granted priority access
Send Certified Housing
Element: within 10 days of
certification Engage service
providers: Within 30 days of
receipt of an application for
development that includes
lower income units
The City provided notification of the certified Housing Element to service providers witin 10 days of certification and will continue to engage service providers within the first 30 days of an applcaiont for lower income units. A copy is also available on the City's website
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 105 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 DDD. Permit Streamlining
Act The City shall adopt a
policy to ensure compliance
with the Permit Streamlining
Act (Government Code §
65920 et seq.) and timing
requirements of the
California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) (Public
Resources Code (PRC) §
21000 et seq.). The policy
shall specify:
• Who is responsible for
making CEQA
determinations of PRC
21080.1
• That the determination will
be made within
the timeframe permitted by
PRC 21080.2,
and
• That when the City
determines a project is
exempt from CEQA, the
determination
triggers the Permit
Streamlining Act 60-day
deadline under Gov. Code
65950(a)(5)
Adopt a policy to ensure compliance with
State law
Within one year of adoption
of the Housing Element
With the recent certification of the City's Housing Element, the City intends to comply with this program.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 106 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 EEE. Sloped Sites The City
shall amend Municipal Code
Sections

18.20.120, 18.35.040 and

18.35.050, to remove
constraints to the
development of multifamily
structures on the Morello
Terraces and Paso Nogal
sites. Specifically, the City
shall revise development
standards related to grading,
building height, and
density on these sites to
ensure that maximum
densities allowed under the
multiple family high
density residential (MRH)
zone are achievable without
necessitating a variance,
conditional use permit, or
discretionary action.

The City shall adopt
incentives to encourage the
development of 100 percent
affordable projects on
sloped sites, including the
Morello Terraces and Paso
Nogal sites included in the
sites inventory. Incentives
may include additional
density bonus beyond State
law, additional height, FAR,
or lot coverage
Adopt incentives to encourage the
development of 298 lower income units on
sloped sites, including the Morello Terraces
and Paso Nogal sites Contact local nonprofit agencies to explore funding opportunities annually; partner with
agencies in the pursuit of funding as
opportunities arise, with the goal of
obtaining $200,000 in State and Federal
grants funds to support affordable
residential developments on each of the
Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal sites
Identify funding to help offset costs of
grading for 100 percent affordable
developments on these sites, with a goal of
providing $100,000; funding may include
direct funding or reductions to fees or
permit processing costs Engage local
transit agencies to explore opportunities
annually Evaluate and identify opportunities
to expand active transportation routes and
option between sloped sites along Morello
Avenue and Paso Nogal Road and local
commercial areas and regional
transportation routes
Amend Municipal Code:
within one year of adoption
Adopt incentives: within
three years of adoption
Contact local agencies:
annually Identify funding:
within three years of
adoption Engage local transit
agencies: annually Evaluate
active transportation
opportunities: by 2025
Engage property owners:
annually throughout the
planning period
The City has completed municipal code updates to remove contraints to development of multi-family structures on Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal (Section 18.20.010.B.9). The City has been in contact over the past year with County Connection (local transit agency) to increase transit opportunities within the area of both sites. The City has also discussed development probabilities with the owner of the Paso Nogal site.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 107 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031 Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 108 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
The description should adequately document how each
unit complies with subsection (c) of Government Code
Section 65583.1+
.

For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist
here:

Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communitydevelopment/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.

Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.

Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 109 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 110 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic Capacity
Identified in the
Housing Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.

Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 111 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2024
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
NOTE: This table must contain an invenory of ALL
surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Contra Costa County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999-999-999-9 Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 112 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Project Type Date
2 3
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Non
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Not
Cells in g
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 113 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
No
Table K
Tenent Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.

Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.

Notes
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 114 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 Jurisdiction Pleasant Hill
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.

Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Other
Funding Notes
Preparation of Housing Element $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Local General Fund
Adoption of Housing Element &
CEQA Document $45,000.00 $45,000.00 Local General
Fund
Creation of Documents and Process
for Streamlining foHousing Projects $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Local General Fund
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 1
Non-Deed Restricted 4
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 5
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 4
12 26
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 5
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 6
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 5
3 19
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 1
Deed Restricted 2
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 12
24 39

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202) Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$ 150,000.00
Task Status
Completed
Completed
Completed
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 115 of 823 - MondayMarch 172025 To: Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
From: City of Pleasant Hill Community Development Department Re: City of Pleasant Hill’s 2024 Annual General Plan Progress Report I. Introduction
This report is in response to Government Code Section 65400 requiring cities to provide an annual report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) concerning the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation.

II. Acceptance by the City Council
On March 17, 2025, the Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Resolution No. -25 approving the General Plan implementation actions contained in this report, along with the Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

III. General Plan
The City of Pleasant Hill adopted its 2040 General Plan in May 2023. A copy is available on the City’s website: https://www.phillca.gov/130/General-Plan.

IV. General Plan Implementation Actions
The following list contains an update of the General Plan implementation actions by the City during 2024, including highlights from the City’s Capital Improvement Program:

1. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 967 on January 8, 2024, rezoning the housing opportunity sites identified in the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and amending the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code with revised multi-family and new mixed-use development standards (and associated amendments) to accommodate the additional density and potential multi-family development envisioned in the General Plan and Housing Element. (Economics and Economy Element [E] Policy E-2.3; Land Use Element [LU] Policies LU-1.6, LU-1.7, LU-3.5, LU-4.5, LU-8.2; Housing Element [H] Policies H-1.2, H-2.1; Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 116 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Transportation and Circulation Element [TC] Policy TC-6.4; Environmental Element [ENV] Policy ENV-8.4)

2. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 970 on October 7, 2024, which included updates to the amend provisions related to the purpose and organization of the zoning ordinance, applicability of land use development regulations, residential development standards, accessory structure standards, tree preservation regulations, variances, and reasonable accommodations to remove potential constraints to development and comply with the General Plan and Housing Element. (Goals LU-3, LU-11, LU-8; Policies H-1.2, H-2.2, H2.5, H-4.1; and Housing Element Programs GG and WW)

3. The City is in the midst of updating its zoning ordinance to comply with State law and the General Plan. The update is expected to be completed in 2025. (Housing Element Programs O & R)

4. The City approved various commercial improvements, including Neuro Vet Animal Hospital and The Royale Eatery. (Goals E-1, E-2, E-3, LU-1, LU-4)

5. The City approved several general daycare uses throughout the City, including Learn and Play Montessori Preschool, L’Academy Preschool, and My Spanish Village. (Goals E-1, E-3, LU-1, LU-4)

6. The City approved new personal service and personal improvement service uses at various locations throughout the City. (Goals E-1, E-2, E-3, LU-1, LU4)

7. The City approved various improvements to single-family sites throughout the City. (Goals LU-1, LU-3, H-5)

8. The City approved various wireless telecommunication projects throughout the City, which will improve wireless phone coverage. (E Goal E-6, Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element [PFS] Goal PFS-5)

9. The City approved various residential projects, including a nine-unit townhome development at 230-240 Cleaveland Road with one affordable unit (Density Bonus and SB 330), multiple single-family homes and accessory dwelling units throughout the City. (Goals LU-1, LU-3, Housing Element Programs, I, M)

10. The City continues to review urban lot split development applications pursuant to Senate Bill 9. (Housing Element Program Q)

11. An annual $235,000 payment from the Redevelopment Agency’s Successor Agency to Grayson Creek Apartments (100% affordable), was made in 2024.

These payments will continue until 2031 (totaling $7,820,000) and are included Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 117 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 in the Successor Agency’s Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule. (Housing Element Program W)

12. The City completed Code Enforcement activity (closed over 127 cases and fielded over 1,687 email correspondences) throughout the City in part to keep up the physical appearance of the City and to ensure neighborhood nuisances are minimized. (Goal LU-1)

13. The City supported small businesses by investing $500,000 into a Business Support Initiative that funded a Technical Assistance Grant program, a Pleasant Hill Perks e-gift card program, and other initiatives to benefit the City’s local merchants. This Business Support Initiative was funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds. (Goals E-1, E-2, E-3)

14. The first program that launched under the Business Support Initiative was the Pleasant Hill Perks e-gift card program. When consumers purchased a Perks card, the program provided the customer with a 50% “Bonus” card (e.g., individuals who bought a $100 Perks card received a second Perks card valued at $50 at no additional cost). While the “Bonus” cards are no longer available and expired 90 days after purchase, the initial Perks cards never expire. Perks cards are redeemable at 68 participating Pleasant Hill retail stores, restaurants, and personal care businesses. The program provides additional shopping and dining funds for residents to support local businesses, while generating extra consumer spending and free marketing for participating merchants.

In total, over 6,000 Pleasant Hill Perks cards have been purchased, ranging in value from $5 to $100. All of the Perks cards combined represent $476,541 in redemptions at the 68 local businesses. (Goals E-1, E-2, Policy E-3.2)

15. The Technical Assistance Grant Program is also a part of the Business Support Initiative. This program provides grants up to $7,500 to assist retail stores, restaurants, and personal care businesses to enhance their technical capacity across several categories, including:
➢ Website improvements
➢ Online ordering capability
➢ Social media strategy & content
➢ Professional photos
➢ Business videos
➢ Graphic design
So far, 42 Pleasant Hill businesses have received grants. (Goals E-1, E-2, Policy E-3.2)

16. Collaborate on cross-marketing efforts with the City’s economic development partners and assist them with City special event and signage permits, to increase awareness of downtown businesses, and economic activity citywide. These Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 118 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 partners include Vestar (the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center property manager), Chamber of Commerce, Visit Pleasant Hill, and Recreation and Park District. For example, the City collaborated with Vestar to organize and promote the Downtown Light Up the Night Event and Holiday Tree Lighting in December. (Goals E-1, E-2, E-3, E-5)

17. Facilitate special events that promote quality of life and support local businesses. For example, the City:
➢ Facilitated the successful return of Off the Grid (outdoor food truck event).
➢ Partnered with the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District to sponsor 11 special events.
➢ Assisted the Chamber of Commerce with its special event permit for the Art, Wine & Music Festival.
➢ Collaborated with Vestar to organize and promote Light Up the Night holiday event. (Goals E-1 and E-2)

18. Served on the Visit Pleasant Hill (VPH) Board of Directors to assist VPH with carrying out their annual requirements and obligations, and to help promote the City’s hotels, attractions, and businesses. VPH continues to work on implementation and marketing campaigns to increase visibility of Pleasant Hill hotels and encourage more overnight hotel stays. In addition to increasing hotel usage, Stay Pleasant Hill also gives a boost to all of the City’s businesses by bringing additional visitors into the City to shop and eat at all of our local businesses, and by providing free marketing for many of our establishments. (Goals E-1, E-3. E-4, E-5)

19. Identified a Night Market operator and is currently reviewing their application to launch a Friday evening market that will take place twice a month in the Diablo Valley Plaza, which will help to further activate the northern part of the City.

20. Assisted and supported several restaurant expansions from other cities into Pleasant Hill, including Isla Grand Restaurant, Crumbs Breakfast and Lunch, The Royale, and Cali Kid Burgers.

21. Intersection and Crosswalk Improvement Project No.05-23: This project constructed improvements at multiple intersections located near schools throughout the City for increased pedestrian safety. The improvements include pedestrian-activated flashing stop signs and beacons, speed humps, and enhanced crosswalks. These improvements will increase pedestrian safety yearround and include pedestrian-activated flashing stop signs and beacons, speed humps, enhanced crosswalks, and new ADA-compliant curb ramps. In addition, the project also included adding a new all-way stop at the intersection of Morello Avenue and Viking Drive and the installation of high visibility crosswalks at Paso Nogal Road /Netherby Drive and Morello Avenue. This Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 119 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 project is funded by Measure K, Sidewalk Maintenance/Gap Closure program and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Program. (Goals TC-1, TC-3, TC-5, TC-6).

22. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2024 (BPMP): The Pleasant Hill BPMP (adopted in March 2024) assesses the City’s existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and makes recommendations for future facilities and programs.

The BPMP provides Recommendations, Goals, and Policies that are consistent with the 2040 General Plan – Transportation and Circulation Element specifically, and more broadly consistent with General Plan themes such as sustainability, mobility, and public safety. This includes goals and policies from the Economics, Land Use, and Environment Elements. The BPMP represents a shift in the City’s transportation development strategy from an automobileoriented focus to a “complete streets” focus in order to balance the needs of multiple modes of travel. The BPMP provides general improvement recommendations and design guidelines for the City to promote consistent, safe, and efficient integration of bicycle and pedestrian facilities on City streets and near transit facilities. The BPMP supports the City in competing for Federal, State, or Local grant funding opportunities by serving as the policy document that such grant sources require to ensure projects provide a cohesive vision for bicycle pedestrian projects. The BPMP also provides policy recommendations to ensure that private development projects that benefit from new facilities pay their fair-share towards those facilities via the city’s traffic mitigation fee program. The BPMP includes buildout of a well-connected network of bikeways that will provide comfort and safety to bicyclists of all ages and abilities, meeting the needs of those that are interested in bicycling but are concerned about the adequacy of existing facilities. The BPMP recommends the implementation of a new collision database to track trends that may require proactive change, as well as identify positive design treatments that can be expanded throughout the City. The plan also recommends expanding bicycle and pedestrian facilities that support the City’s most vulnerable users, schoolaged children, through expanded Safe Routes to School programs. Having an approved BPMP that identifies projects will help the City qualify for grant funding that promotes the build-out of a continuous active transportation network within the City. (Goals LU-7, TC-1, TC-4, TC-5, TC-6, TC-8, TC-9, TC-11, TC-12).

23. Taylor Boulevard Improvement (Civic Drive to Ruth Drive) Project 01-23. The Taylor Boulevard Improvement Project (Civic Drive to Ruth Drive) constructed a new traffic signal at the intersection of Taylor Boulevard and Civic Drive, new sidewalk on the north side of Taylor Boulevard between Civic Drive and Ruth Drive, new sidewalk on both sides of Civic Drive, and new striping on Norse Drive. Project highlights include the installation of: 1,300 linear feet of new ADA-compliant concrete sidewalk, new traffic signal at Taylor Boulevard/Civic Drive, advanced pedestrian and bicycle safety features at the new traffic signal, new crosswalks across Civic Drive and Taylor Boulevard, 10 new ADA curb ramps, 390 linear feet of new bike lanes, 58,000 square feet Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 120 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 of pavement micro-surfacing treatment, new signage and striping improvements, installation of an additional 105 linear feet of new ADAcompliant concrete sidewalk and 2 ADA curb ramps; installation of an additional 510 linear feet of new bike lanes on Norse Drive, installation of an additional 12,350 square feet of pavement micro surfacing treatment on Norse Drive, replacement mulch areas with sod and irrigation to match existing grass area adjacent to the Police Department and installation of pavers in the Civic Drive median. The Project provides new bicycle and pedestrian connections to Valley View Middle School, College Park High School, Diablo Valley College, the City Police Department, Community Center, YMCA, and other office complexes on the north side of Taylor Boulevard. The project is funded through Measure K, Traffic Mitigation Fund, and two Transportation Development Act (TDA) grants. (Goals TC-1, TC-3, TC-5, TC-6).

24. The Contra Costa Boulevard Improvement Project (Viking Drive to Harriet Drive) No. 02-23 includes enhancements along Contra Costa Boulevard (CCB) between Viking Drive and Harriet Drive. Key project elements include modifications to the traffic signals and intersection geometry at CCB and Taylor Boulevard, a new traffic signal at CCB and Alan Drive, ADA upgrades, traffic striping modifications, bicycle lanes, median re-configuration, LED street lighting, and drought-tolerant landscaping. This project is the fifth and final phase of the City’s overall CCB Corridor enhancement. The final project design consists of “complete streets” improvements along approximately 0.25 miles of CCB between Harriet Drive and Viking Drive. Project improvements include safety and access for all users (pedestrians, transit riders, bicyclists, and motorists) and modernization of street aesthetics. Construction has already started and is scheduled to be completed in April 2025. The project is funded by Measure J grant funds, SB1 funds, Measure K funds, Unified Lighting District Funds, Traffic Mitigation Funds, Traffic Congestion Relief Funds, and reimbursements from PG&E and the City of Concord. (Goals TC-1, TC-3, TC5, TC-6, TC-8, TC-9).

25. Police Department Underground Storage Tank (UST) Replacement Project PSC-01-23 provided for the removal and replacement of the existing UST located at the Police Department rear parking lot. On September 25, 2014, the California State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 445, requiring all single walled USTs designed and constructed before January 1, 1997, to be permanently closed no later than December 31, 2025. The existing UST system, designed in 1996 and installed in 1997, consisted of a 12,000-gallon single walled tank, related piping, a fuel pump, fuel island, and overhead canopy. As such, CCHS notified the City that the UST was identified as one such tank, and therefore must be closed by December 31, 2025. The Police Department Underground Storage Tank Replacement Project involved the closure in place of the existing single walled UST and installation of a new double walled UST in compliance Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 121 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 with State regulations. The project was funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. (Goals HS-8).

26. Grayson Creek Restoration and Mitigation Project: Project highlights included the following construction activities: removed invasive plants and vegetation at three outfall locations; installed specified plants, shrubs, jute netting, and hydroseeding at three outfall locations; installed temporary irrigation systems at three outfall locations; berm and swale grading at the storm water detention basin empty lot, adjacent to Grayson Creek, to restore the damage caused from previous years heavy storm events. The project was funded with Measure K funds.(Goals ENV-2, ENV-3).

27. Annual Creek Maintenance Program: The Annual Creek Maintenance Program is a citywide maintenance effort that began after flooding in January 1997.

Since then, the City works with property owners that abut one of the many creeks in the City (Murderer’s, Matson, Grayson, Ellinwood, Linda, North and Belle Ditch) to clear them of debris and vegetation that have accumulated and grown over the years, in accordance with the City’s “Directions and Guidelines for Creek Maintenance.” (Goal ENV-3).

28. Storm Drain Improvement Program: This program provides installation of new storm drain facilities and the upgrade and/or repair of existing storm drain facilities. Projects funded through this program will be implemented per the priority list included in the City’s Storm Drain Master Plan. Projects are prioritized based on several factors including safety, right-of-way impacts, ability to meet green infrastructure requirements, cost, localized flooding impact, and maintenance. The 2024 Storm Drain Maintenance Project No. 04- 24 will consist of, but is not limited to, clearing and grubbing; demolition; excavation and construction of a new 36 inch 45-degree concrete collar at the outfall of the culvert in Murderer’s Creek, and installation of a storm drain manhole and flap gate at the existing angle point at 507 Masefield Drive and 575 Boyd Road. (Goal ENV-2).

29. Storm Drain Maintenance Program: This program provides for the maintenance of existing storm drain facilities, including: metal storm drain facilities, storm drain pipes, valley gutters, storm drain inlets, curbs/gutters, and roadside drainage ditches. The program will repair or replace deteriorated and nonfunctional facilities. (Goal ENV-2)

30. Existing Street Signing & Striping Maintenance Program: This program funds the maintenance of pavement striping, markings, reflectors, curb painting and signs which degrade due to exposure to natural elements and vehicular wear and continuous upkeep. These are important roadway features and are required for the safe movement of vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles on the roadway. (Goals TC-9, TC-10)
Item 9.4
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31. Pleasant Hill Climate Action Plan: As part of the 2040 General Plan there was an associated Environmental Impact Report. As part of this analysis was a mitigation measure that required the preparation of a Climate Action Plan. This plan would include targets to be consistent with SB32, with a reduction of 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and AB1279 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

Work on the plan has started, with work anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025 (Goals ENV-8.1, ENV-8.3).

V. Housing Element Reporting Requirements
More detailed information on Housing Element Programs and related implementation actions is provided in the Housing Element Annual Progress Report as approve by the Pleasant Hill City Council on March 17, 2025 and subsequently submitted to OPR and HCD.

VI. 2024 General Plan Amendments
The City of Pleasant Hill did not process any applications for General Plan amendments during the 2024 calendar year.

VII. Contact
Troy Fujimoto, City Planner
City of Pleasant Hill
[email protected] or (925)671-5224
Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 123 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Item 9.4
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 124 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
TITLE:

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE

CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CCTA)

BIENNIAL MEASURE J GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2022 AND
2023 FOR ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEARS 2023/2024 AND
2024/2025 LOCAL STREET MAINTENANCE AND

IMPROVEMENT FUNDS

SYNOPSIS
The City of Pleasant Hill must submit a biennial Measure J Growth Management Program Compliance Checklist to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) to show compliance with the Measure J Growth Management Program in order to receive the City’s annual share of the Measure J Return to Source sales tax funds. The current compliance checklist is for the release of FY 2023/2024 and FY 2024/2025 funds, which covers the review period during calendar years 2022 and 2023.

DISCUSSION
Background
As part of the Measure J funding requirements, CCTA requires local jurisdictions to complete a Biennial Checklist to show compliance with the Measure’s Growth Management Program. This checklist ensures the City’s continuous implementation of a Growth Management Element, including: implementation of local and regional transportation mitigation programs; planning for housing needs and opportunities for all income levels; conducting traffic impact studies for larger projects; participating in cooperative multi-jurisdictional planning; continuously updating the City’s Capital Improvement Plan; adopting a Transportation Demand Management Ordinance; complying with the voter approved Urban Limit Line; adopting a Measure J compliant Growth Management Element; and conforming with CCTA’s Maintenance of Effort requirements.

The compliance checklist is submitted once every two years, and it reviews the City’s policies and actions for Measure J compliance during a prior two-year period. The current compliance checklist Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 125 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 is for the release of FY 2023/2024 and FY 2024/2025 funds, which covers the review period during calendar years 2022 and 2023.

Analysis
Over the past few months, staff have been working diligently to prepare the various reports and information required for the compliance checklist (attached). The reports are now complete, and the checklist is ready for submittal to CCTA. The compliance checklist packet is attached. Once the completed checklist is authorized, it will be submitted to CCTA for approval from the CCTA Citizen’s Advisory Committee, CCTA Planning Committee, and ultimately the CCTA Board before the funds are released to the City.

FISCAL IMPACT
When the City’s Biennial Measure J Growth Management Compliance Checklist is approved, the City will receive approximately $800,000 in Measure J Return to Source funds per year over the next two years for transportation improvement and/or maintenance purposes.

PUBLIC CONTACT
Public Contact was made through posting of the City Council agenda on the City’s official notice bulletin board, at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, and at the Pleasant Hill Police Department. The agenda and staff report are posted on the City’s web page.

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and submit the Biennial Measure J Growth Management Program Compliance Checklist for calendar years 2022 and 2023 to CCTA.

ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDED ACTION
None recommended. The failure to complete the checklist would result in the annual loss of $800,000 in Measure J Return to Source revenues and potentially other Measure J funding to the City for transportation improvement or maintenance purposes.

ATTACHMENT(S)
Proposed Resolution
Measure J Growth Management Program Compliance Checklist - Calendar Years 2022-2023 Prepared by: Claire Voorhies, Administrative Specialist Reviewed by: Ann James, Public Works Director
Approved by: Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager
Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 126 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. ___-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE CONTRA COSTA

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BIENNIAL MEASURE J GROWTH
MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2022 AND 2023 FOR ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEARS 2023/2024 AND 2024/2025 LOCAL

STREET MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Program contained in Measure J requires the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) to review biennially the City of Pleasant Hill’s compliance with the Measure J Growth Management Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Pleasant Hill becomes eligible to receive its share of the Measure J Return to Source funds when the Biennial Compliance Checklist has been submitted to CCTA and subsequently approved by the CCTA Board; and WHEREAS, a Biennial Compliance Checklist has been prepared by the City and reviewed by the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill:
1) City Council finds that the policies and programs of the City, as reported in the Biennial Compliance Checklist for calendar years 2022 and 2023, substantially conform to the requirements for compliance with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the Measure J Growth Management Program.
2) Authorizes the Mayor to execute and submit the Biennial Compliance Checklist for calendar years 2022 and 2023.

ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 17th day of March, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
SUE NOACK, Mayor
ATTEST:

LYONE CONNER, City Clerk
Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 127 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Measure J GMP Compliance Checklist
Reporting Jurisdiction: ____________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵
Measure J Growth Management Program Compliance Checklist

1. Action Plans YES NO N/A
a. Is the jurisdiction implementing the actions called for in the applicable Action Plan for all designated Routes of Regional Significance within the jurisdiction?
b. Has the jurisdiction implemented the following procedures as outlined in the Implementation Guide and the applicable Action Plan for Routes of Regional Significance?
i. Circulation of environmental documents,
ii. Analysis of the impacts of proposed General Plan amendments and recommendation of changes to Action Plans, and
iii. Conditioning the approval of projects consistent with Action Plan policies?
c. Has the jurisdiction followed the procedures for RTPC review of General Plan Amendments as called for in the Implementation Guide?

2. Development Mitigation Program YES NO
a. Has the jurisdiction adopted and implemented a local development mitigation program to ensure that new development pays its fair share of the impact mitigation costs associated with that development?
b. Has the jurisdiction adopted and implemented the regional transportation mitigation program, developed, and adopted by the applicable Regional Transportation Planning Committee, including any regional traffic mitigation fees, assessments, or other mitigation as appropriate?
City of Pleasant Hill
Clear Form
Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 128 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Measure J GMP Compliance Checklist
Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵

3. Address Housing Options YES NO
a. Has the jurisdiction prepared and submitted a report to the Authority demonstrating reasonable progress in providing housing opportunities for all income levels under its Housing Element? The report can demonstrate progress by
(1) comparing the number of housing units approved, constructed, or occupied within the jurisdiction over the preceding five years with the number of units needed on average each year to meet the housing objectives established in its Housing Element; or
(2) illustrating how the jurisdiction has adequately planned to meet the existing and projected housing needs through the adoption of land use plans and regulatory systems which provide
opportunities for, and do not unduly constrain, housing development; or
(3) illustrating how its General Plan and zoning regulations facilitate improvement or development of sufficient housing to meet the Element’s objectives.

Note: A copy of the local jurisdiction’s annual progress report (Tables A thru C) to the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is sufficient.
b. Does the jurisdiction’s General Plan—or other adopted policy document or report—consider the impacts that its land use and development policies have on the local, regional, and countywide transportation system, including the level of transportation capacity that can reasonably be provided?
c. Has the jurisdiction incorporated policies and standards into its development approval process that support transit, bicycle, and pedestrian access in new developments?
City of Pleasant Hill
Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 129 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Measure J GMP Compliance Checklist
Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵

4. Traffic Impact Studies YES NO N/A
a. Using the Authority’s Technical Procedures, have traffic impact studies been conducted as part of development review for all projects estimated to generate more than 100 net new peak-hour vehicle trips? (Note: Lower traffic generation thresholds established through the RTPC’s Action Plan may apply).
b. If the answer to 4.a. above is “yes”, did the local jurisdiction notify affected parties and circulate the traffic impact study during the environmental review process?

5. Participation in Cooperative, Multi-Jurisdictional
Planning YES NO
a. During the reporting period, has the jurisdiction’s Council/Board representative regularly participated in meetings of the appropriate Regional Transportation Planning Committee (RTPC), and have the jurisdiction’s local representatives to the RTPC regularly reported on the activities of the Regional Committee to the jurisdiction's council or board? (Note: Each RTPC should have a policy that defines what constitutes regular attendance of Council/Board members at RTPC meetings.)
b. Has the local jurisdiction worked with the RTPC to develop and implement the Action Plans, including identification of Routes of Regional Significance, establishing Multimodal Transportation Service Objectives (MTSOs) for those routes, and defining actions for achieving the MTSOs?
c. Has the local jurisdiction applied the Authority’s travel demand model and Technical Procedures to the analysis of General Plan Amendments (GPAs) and developments exceeding specified
thresholds for their effect on the regional transportation system, including on Action Plan MTSOs?
City of Pleasant Hill
Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 130 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Measure J GMP Compliance Checklist
Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵
YES NO
d. As needed, has the jurisdiction made available, as input into the countywide transportation computer model, data on proposed improvements to the jurisdiction’s transportation system, including roadways, pedestrian circulation, bikeways, and trails, planned and improved development within the jurisdiction, and traffic patterns?

6. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program YES NO
Does the jurisdiction have an adopted five-year capital improvement program (CIP) that includes approved projects and an analysis of project costs as well as a financial plan for providing the improvements? (The transportation component of the plan must be forwarded to the Authority for incorporation into the Authority’s database of transportation projects)

7. Transportation Systems Management Program YES NO
Has the jurisdiction adopted a transportation systems management ordinance or resolution that incorporates required policies consistent with the updated model ordinance prepared by the Authority for use by local agencies or qualified for adoption of alternative mitigation measures because it has a small employment base?

8. Adoption of a voter-approved Urban Limit Line YES NO N/A a. Has the local jurisdiction adopted and continually complied with an applicable voter-approved Urban Limit Line as outlined in the Authority’s annual ULL Policy Advisory Letter?
City of Pleasant Hill
Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 131 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Measure J GMP Compliance Checklist
Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵
b. If the jurisdiction has modified its voter approved ULL or approved a major subdivision or General Plan Amendment outside the ULL, has the jurisdiction made a finding of consistency with the Measure J provisions on ULLs and criteria in the ULL Policy Advisory Letter after holding a noticed public hearing and making the proposed finding publicly available?

9. Adoption of the Measure J Growth Management
Element YES NO N/A
Has the local jurisdiction adopted a final GME for its General Plan that substantially complies with the intent of the Authority’s adopted Measure J Model GME?

10. Posting of Signs YES NO N/A
Has the jurisdiction posted signs meeting Authority specifications for all projects exceeding $250,000 that are funded, in whole or in part, with Measure C or Measure J funds?

11. Maintenance of Effort (MoE) YES NO
Has the jurisdiction met the MoE requirements of Measure J as stated in Section 6 of the Contra Costa Transportation
Improvement and Growth Management Ordinance (as amended)? (See the Checklist Instructions for a listing of MoE requirements by local jurisdiction.)

12. Submittal of LSM Reporting and Audit Forms YES NO
Has the local jurisdiction submitted a Local Street Maintenance and Improvement Reporting Form and Audit Reporting Form for eligible expenditures of 18 percent funds covering FY 20ʹͳ-ʹʹ and FY 20ʹʹ-ʹ͵?

YES NO N/A
City of Pleasant Hill
Item 10.1
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Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ& 202͵

13. Other Considerations YES NO N/A
If the jurisdiction believes that the requirements of Measure J have been satisfied in a way not indicated on this checklist, has an explanation been attached below?
Review and Approval of Checklist
This Measure J GMP Compliance Checklist was prepared by:

Signature Date
Name & Title (print)
Phone Email
The Council/Board of ___________ has reviewed the completed Checklist and found that the policies and programs of the jurisdiction as reported herein conform to the requirements for compliance with the Contra Costa Transportation Improvement and Growth Management Program.

Certified Signature (Mayor or Chair) Date
Name & Title (print)
Attest Signature (City/Town/County Clerk) Date
Name (print)
Ann James, Public Works Director
925-671-5261 [email protected]
Sue Noack, Mayor
Lyone Connor, City Clerk
Pleasant Hill
City of Pleasant Hill
Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 133 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Measure J GMP Compliance Checklist
Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵
Supplementary Information (Required)

1. Action Plans
a. Please summarize steps taken during the reporting period to implement the actions, programs, and measures called for in the applicable Action Plan for Routes of Regional Significance:
b. Attach, list, and briefly describe any General Plan Amendments that were approved during the reporting period. Please specify which amendments affected ability to meet the standards in the Growth Management Element and/or affected ability to implement Action Plan policies or meet Multimodal Traffic Service Objectives (MTSOs). Indicate if amendments were forwarded to the jurisdiction’s RTPC for review, and describe the results of that review relative to Action Plan implementation:

Attachment (A)
Conditions of Compliance Report for Calendar Years 2022 & 2023 based on the adopted 2017 Transpac Action Plan.

Attachment (B)
Resolution 38-23: ADOPTING THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL 2040 GENERAL PLAN, EXCLUDING THE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF AN

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
The Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan was adopted by City Council on May 18, 2023. This newly adopted General Plan covered any General Plan Amendments during 2022 & 2023. The 2040 General Plan is a long range planning document that guides decision making and establishes rules and standards for future developments and improvements Citywide. It reflects the communities vision for the future and is intended to provide direction through the year 2040. The Pleasant Hill General Plan 2040 satisfies the requirements of State law by addressing seven mandatory elements and one optional element. The 2040 General Plan includes the following elements: Economics & Economy (optional); Land Use; Housing; Transportation & Circulation, Public Facilities, Services and Infrastructure; Open space, Parks & Recreation; Environment; Hazards & Safety.

City of Pleasant Hill
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Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵
Provide a summary list of projects approved during the reporting period and the conditions required for consistency with the Action Plan:

2. Development Mitigation Program
a. Describe progress on implementation of the regional transportation mitigation program:

3. Address Housing Options
a. Please attach a report demonstrating reasonable progress in providing housing opportunities for all income levels. (Note: A copy of the local jurisdiction’s annual report (Tables A thru C) to the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is sufficient). ––ƒ
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The City approved a project at 490 Golf Club Road (Choice in Aging - Adult Day Care, Choice in Learning - Child Day Care) and Satellite Affordable Housing Association - 81 Unit Affordable Senior Housing. The City believes its actions were consistent with the adopted Action Plans during the reporting period.

Attachment (C)
Resolution 79-96: Local Resolution through which the City adopted the Central County Regional Transportation Mitigation Program.

TRANSPAC Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program (STMP) adopted as part of the 2009 Central County Action Plan.

City of Pleasant Hill
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Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷand 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵
Please attach the jurisdiction’s adopted policies and standards that ensure consideration of and support for walking, bicycling, and transit access during the review of proposed development.
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4. Traffic Impact Studies
Please list all traffic impact studies that have been conducted as part of the development review of any project that generated more than 100 net new peak hour vehicle trips. (Note:

Lower traffic generation thresholds established through the RTPC’s Action Plan may apply).

Note whether the study was consistent with the Authority’s Technical Procedures and whether notification and circulation were undertaken during the environmental review process.

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Attachment (E) - Traffic Studies:

Sonder Creek Academy - 100 Ellinwood Way
This study was consistent with the Authority's Technical Procedures and notification and circulation were undertaken during the environmental review process.

City of Pleasant Hill
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Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵

6. Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
Please attach the transportation component of the most recent CIP version,ƒ† list the resolution number and date of adoption of the most recent five-year CIP.

7. Transportation Systems ȋ‡ƒ†ȌManagement Program
Please attach a copy of the jurisdiction’s TSMȋȌ ordinance or list the date of ordinance or resolution adoption and its number.

Attachment (F)
Resolution 43-24: Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2029 (Adopted June 17th, 2024) Attachment (G)
Ordinance Number 97-15: (Adopted November 25, 1997)
City of Pleasant Hill
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Reporting Jurisdiction: _______________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵

8. Adoption of a voter-approved Urban Limit Line
The local jurisdiction’s adopted ULL is on file at the Authority offices. Please specify any actions that were taken during the reporting period regarding changes or modifications to the voter approved ULL, which should include a resolution making a finding of consistency with Measure J and a copy of the related public hearing notice.

9. Adoption of the Measure J Growth Management Element
Please attach the adopted Final Measure J Growth Management Element to the local jurisdiction’s General Plan or list the date of ordinance or resolution adoption and its number.

10. Posting of Signs
Provide a list of all projects exceeding $250,000 within the jurisdiction, noting which ones are or were signed according to Authority specifications.

There was no action taken by the City of Pleasant Hill during Calendar Years 2022 & 2023 that affected the voter approved ULL.

Attachment (H)
Resolution 37-13 (Adopted July 1st, 2013)
Attachment (I)
City of Pleasant Hill
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 138 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Measure J GMP Compliance Checklist
Reporting Jurisdiction: _____________________________________ For Fiscal Years 202͵-2Ͷ and 202Ͷ-2ͷ
Reporting Period: Calendar Years 202ʹ & 202͵

11. Maintenance of Effort (MoE)
Please indicate the jurisdiction’s MoE requirement and MoE expenditures for the past two fiscal years (FY 20͸ͷ-͸͸ and FY 20͸͸-͸͹). See the Instructions to identify the MoE requirements.

12. Submittal of LSM Reporting Form and Audit Reporting Form Please attach LSM (Summary) Reporting and LSM Audit (Detail) Forms for FY 20͸ͷ-͸͸ and FY 20͸͸-͸͹.
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13. Other Considerations
Please specify any alternative methods of achieving compliance for any components for the Measure J Growth Management Program
Attachment (J)
Pleasant Hill Maintenance of Effort Requirement = $624,952 2022 Maintenance of Effort Expenditure = $1,596,800
2023 Maintenance of Effort Expenditure = $1,568,028
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City of Pleasant Hill
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ATTACHMENT (A)

1. ACTION PLANS
1 (a) TRANSPAC Action Plan
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City of Pleasant Hill
Based on the
2017 TRANSPAC ACTION PLAN
Region-wide Goals and Actions
These goals and actions build on TRANSPAC’s tenets, focus the direction of the Action Plan and are intended to guide future decisions.

GOAL 1. Maintain existing transportation system and infrastructure ACTIONS:
1-A: Seek funding for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the existing transportation system and infrastructure. Includes all modes.
1-B: Support development of pavement management systems and implementation of pavement rehabilitation improvements.
2022-2023: The above actions were performed on a routine basis by the TRANSPAC jurisdictions consistent with the GMP, the adopted Central County Action Plan, and the local General Plan. The MTC Street Saver pavement management system is utilized to support the local streets maintenance program and is regularly updated to comply with the regional funding requirements.

Responsible: TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions
GOAL 2. Support the enhancement and expansion of an efficient transit system ACTIONS:
2-A: Support the development of real-time information and better connectivity for regional transit and local and feeder bus service.
2-B: Support the efforts of the Authority to evaluate congestion relief strategies along the I-680 corridor, including transit options and new technologies. 2-C: Promote coordination of transfer times among Express bus, feeder bus, BART, and park-and-ride lots.
2-D: Support the expansion of BART service and BART station and parking facilities. 2-E: Support the construction and maintenance of accessible bus stops, park-and-ride lots, and transit hubs.
2-F: Support improvements that increase the efficiency of local transit on Regional Routes. 2-G: Support increased access to BART stations for buses and other alternative modes. 2-H: Encourage and participate in access and development plans in the immediate vicinity of each BART Station to improve multimodal access and facilities for buses, bicycles and pedestrians. 2-I: Support innovative approaches to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transit services for seniors and disabled persons through the allocation of Central County’s Measure J $10 million for Additional Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities. These funds are in addition to Measure J Other Countywide Programs and total $35 million in Central County.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 141 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Pleasant Hill – Conditions of Compliance Report for CY 22/23 2 2-J: Support expansion and use of park-and-ride facilities using Express and local buses. 2-K: Support the extension of ferry service to and from San Francisco and Contra Costa County. 2-L: Implement the recommendation of the Contra Costa Mobility Management Plan, including the establishment of a mobility management center for the County. 2022-2023: Worked with CCTA on the Innovate 680 project, which is proposed to improve the 680 corridor including technology and transit improvements. The City of Pleasant Hill is in compliance with the California Complete Streets Act through a compliant circulation element in the City’s 2040 General Plan.

Responsible: TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions
GOAL 3. Encourage land use decisions that address the increase in overall traffic demand ACTIONS:
3-A: Continue to support implementation of the Measure J Growth Management Program. 3-B: Continue to support higher-density development around transit hubs and downtowns. 3-C: Continue to require each jurisdiction to:
a. Notice the initiation of the environmental review process for projects generating more than 100 net-new peak-hour vehicle trips.
b. For projects that require a General Plan Amendment, identify any conflicts with Action Plan MTSOs and then, if requested, present the analysis results and possible mitigation strategies to TRANSPAC for review and comment.
3-D: Include the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists in the design, construction, and maintenance of development projects.
3-E: Continue to implement the TRANSPAC Sub-regional Transportation Mitigation Program. 2022-2023: The above actions were performed on a routine basis by the TRANSPAC jurisdictions consistent with the GMP, the adopted Central County Action Plan, and the local General Plans.

TRANSPAC agencies are in compliance with the California Complete Streets Act to consider the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists in projects through either adopting a complete streets resolution or through a compliant circulation element included in a General Plan. TRANSPAC agencies supported the CCTA in the development of the updated Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. TRANSPAC agencies also have participated in the CCTA GMP task force and planning director meetings.

Responsible: TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions
GOAL 4. Support the use, enhancement, and expansion of low emission technologies ACTIONS:
4-A: Support innovative approaches for the deployment of low emission technologies. 4-B: Support the construction of infrastructure needed for the expansion of low emission technologies, such as vehicle charging stations.
2022-2023: Supported an Electric Vehicle Charging/Shared Mobility Readiness Plan adopted by CCTA.

Maintain the 4 vehicle charging stations at the new Pleasant Hill Library.

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GOAL 5. Manage arterial traffic flow
ACTIONS:
5-A: Seek funding for traffic and transit improvements along Regional Routes and other major streets.
5-B: Continue to implement the Central Contra Costa Traffic Management Program. 5-C: Where feasible and appropriate, address the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists along and connecting to Regional Routes.
2022-2023: Supported the TRANSPAC sponsored feasibility study to identify bicycle and pedestrian improvements on the Monument Boulevard corridor across I-680. Measure J Funding used for the Contra Costa Boulevard (Harriet Drive to Viking Drive) Project for construction of “complete street” enhancements.

Responsible: TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions
GOAL 6. Support the implementation of Complete Streets, including the improvement of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
ACTIONS:
6-A: Support the inclusion of Complete Streets in General Plan updates. 6-B: Support the improvement of bicycle and pedestrian facilities on and connecting to Routes of Regional Significance.
6-C: Seek funding to provide bicycle parking infrastructure at employment sites and activity centers throughout Central County.
6-D: Support development of pedestrian and bicycle plans and safe routes to transit improvements. 2022-2023: Continued to support the TRANSPAC sponsored feasibility study to identify bicycle and pedestrian improvements on the Monument Boulevard corridor across I-680. Implementation of the City of Pleasant Hill Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (adopted 2024).

Responsible: TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions
GOAL 7. Increase participation in the 511 Contra Costa TDM Program ACTIONS:
7-A: Support the 511 Contra Costa TDM Program to educate and encourage Contra Costa residents, students and commuters to use multimodal alternatives by promoting transit, shuttles, carpooling, vanpooling, walking, bicycling, alternative work schedules, and telecommuting.

The central county cities of Clayton, Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and the unincorporated county are represented by the 511 Contra Costa TDM program. The 511 Contra Costa Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 143 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Pleasant Hill – Conditions of Compliance Report for CY 22/23 4 TDM program provides programs aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality for all central county jurisdictions. Program staff conduct community and employer-based outreach to encourage and promote the use of alternatives to the single-occupant vehicle. The City of Pleasant Hill, a member of TRANSPAC, supports the 511 Contra Costa work plan for the countywide program via CCTA’s Measure J and Transportation Fund for Clean Air funds. A list of 511 Contra Costa activities during the 2022 and 2023 calendar years is listed below:
x Offered a countywide Commuter Incentive Program called “Drive Less” that provided financial incentives to commuters who tried new alternative modes of transportation (carpool, transit, bicycling, vanpooling, and walking)
• 2022: 60 residents of Pleasant Hill received a DriveLess incentive • 2023: 51 residents of Pleasant Hill received a DriveLess incentive x Provided a Guaranteed Ride Home Program that supports commuters who use a commute alternative
x Coordinated countywide promotions for National Bike Month / Bike to Wherever Days x Offered a Try Transit incentive program that provided loaded Clipper Cards to employees and fulltime college students in Contra Costa who pledged to use transit for their commutes. x Offered E-bike rebates of $150 (or $300 for residents with low household incomes) to encourage bicycle use over driving.
x Offered Vanpool incentives for drivers and passengers of vehicles with 6 or more riders. x Offered various seasonal trip reduction incentives.
o 2022: “Jumpstart Your BART” was a cash incentive to encourage commuters to start autoloading their Clipper cards to encourage a post-covid return to BART. o 2022 and 2023: Library partnership through the Discover & Go program offered free loaded Clipper cards for patrons to use transit to visit Bay Area museums o 2022 and 2023: Winter Walk Challenge and Summer Bike Challenge programs encouraged city residents to explore their home towns using active transportation. x 511 Contra Costa maintained a website, issued monthly e-newsletters, and conducted digital outreach through daily posts on 511 Contra Costa’s various social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
7-B: Develop TDM programs at K-12 schools and colleges to encourage carpooling, transit ridership, walking, and bicycling.
511 Contra Costa’s Safe Routes to Schools program, branded as Street Smarts Diablo, offers schoolbased bicycle and pedestrian traffic safety education and encouragement programs tailored to the development level of students. The program partners with school staff, parent groups, city staff, local police departments, the CCC Sheriff’s office, California Highway Patrol, and elected officials to provide the Safe Routes to School Program for all K-8 public schools in central and east Contra Costa. The following programs and services were provided in the 2022-23 calendar years:

K-12 programs
x Grades TK-5: “Mr. Beeps” and “Heads Up!” 30-minute traffic safety assemblies o 2022 and 2023: All six Pleasant Hill elementary schools received safety assemblies (Gregory Gardens, Fair Oaks, Valhalla, Strandwood, Pleasant Hill, and Sequoia) Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 144 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Pleasant Hill – Conditions of Compliance Report for CY 22/23 5 x Grades K-8: Walk & Roll to School Blender Bike events o 2022 and 2023: One of three Pleasant Hill middle schools (Valley View) opted to host a Blender Bike event
x Grades K-8: Bicycle helmet donations for students in need o 2022 and 2023: 90 helmets were distributed to students at Pleasant Hill schools x Grades K-5: International Walk to School Day promotional materials and activities were offered to all schools
x Grades K-5: A weekly bicycle/pedestrian encouragement pilot program was sponsored at Pleasant Hill Elementary School in 2022 and 2023
x Grades K-12: The Pass2Class transit ticket program, which provides up to two months of free public bus rides to K-12 students at the beginning of each school year was offered at all K-12 schools.
o 2022: 106 students from Pleasant Hill’s 10 schools received free transit passes with the Pass2Class program
o 2023: 110 students from Pleasant Hill’s 10 schools received free transit passes with the Pass2Class program
x Grades 6-12: Summer Youth Pass offered families a subsidized three-month flash pass for use on all County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT bus routes. o 2022 and 2023: 17 Pleasant Hill students bought a Summer Youth Pass x Grades K-12: Online Community Resources were available on streetsmartsdiablo.org and included bicycle, pedestrian, and driver safety information and activities. x Grades K-8: Parking lot banners that promote safe bicycling, walking, and driving were provided to all of Pleasant Hill’s elementary and middle schools. x Grades K-12: Participation in community events that promote bicycling, walking, and safety o 2023: Participated in Pleasant Hill Library’s Tinkers & Thinkers event in PH Park College Activities
Contra Costa staff attended Diablo Valley College’s monthly Environmental and Sustainability club meetings to help develop TDM solutions for faculty and students. News articles and graphics were provided for the monthly Sustainability Newsletter that promoted incentives for using transit, bicycling, and ridesharing to campus.
7-C: Promote alternative work opportunities including employer pre-tax benefit programs, compressed work-week schedules, flex schedules, and telework.

2022-2023:
x 511 Contra Costa offered consultations and in-person employer events to encourage alternative commutes.
x Employers with 50 or more full-time employees within the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) geographic boundaries were required to register and offer commuter benefits to their employees in order to comply with Air District Regulation 14, Rule 1, also known as the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program. Employers had to select one of four Commuter Benefit options to offer their employees. 511 Contra Costa continued to help employers determine the appropriate TDM strategy selection in order to comply with the Regulation. x 511 Contra Costa monthly newsletter was sent to employers.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 145 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Pleasant Hill – Conditions of Compliance Report for CY 22/23 6 x 511 Contra Costa participated as an auditing partner in the Green Business Program, providing transportation consultations and audits of businesses seeking Green Business certification or recertification.
x A Work-from-Home / Flexible Work Toolkit was available for Employers with information, best practices, checklists, policy templates, and customizable survey tools. 7-D: Encourage commuters to make local trips or trips linked to transit by walking, bicycling, or carpooling instead of driving alone.

511 Contra Costa offered the Summer Bike Challenge and Winter Walk Challenge which are 12-week programs that encouraged people of all ages to bike or walk to local destinations. Each of Contra Costa’s 19 cities, including Pleasant Hill, had its own unique Summer Bike Challenge gameboard which featured specific points of interest to bike to. These programs promoted the use of active transportation to access local points of interest including community, recreation and cultural centers; parks, trails, libraries, shopping districts and schools.
o 2022: 132 Pleasant Hill residents participated in the Winter Walk Challenge o 2023: 194 PH residents participated in the Winter Walk Challenge o 2022: 240 PH residents participated in the Summer Bike Challenge o 2023: 271 PH residents participated in the Summer Bike Challenge 511 Contra Costa offered an e-bike rebate program that provided adult residents of Contra Costa County cash rebates for purchasing an e-bike.
o 2022: 30 rebates were issued to Pleasant Hill residents o 2023: 18 rebates were issued to Pleasant Hill residents 511 Contra Costa sponsored and coordinated countywide promotions for National Bike Month / “Bike to Wherever Days”
o 2022: 19 Bike to Work Day energizer stations were sponsored in central Contra Costa cities, including one station in Pleasant Hill (Gregory Lane x CC Canal Trail crossing). o 2023: 18 Bike to Work Day energizer stations were sponsored in central Contra Costa cities, including two stations in Pleasant Hill (Gregory Lane x CC Canal Trail crossing and at City Hall). 7-E: Promote park-and-ride lot use to potential carpoolers, vanpoolers, and transit riders, including shuttle services, where applicable.

Park & Ride lot locations are indicated on a map located on the 511 Contra Costa website (https://511contracosta.org/contra-costa-map/#parkandride) and promoted periodically in the monthly 511 Contra Costa newsletter and social media.
7-F: In cooperation with Central County jurisdictions, develop TDM plans and provide consultations to improve mobility and decrease parking demand for new development and redevelopment.
511 Contra Costa did not receive any requests for consultations on development plans in Pleasant Hill that required a TDM element in calendar years 2022 or 2023.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 146 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Pleasant Hill – Conditions of Compliance Report for CY 22/23 7 7-G: Explore innovative new technologies to improve mobility and reduce SOV trips. 511 Contra Costa, through its Street Smarts Diablo brand, sponsored a pilot program at Pleasant Hill Elementary School in 2022 and 2023 that encouraged weekly biking and walking to school. The pilot used scanning technology via the app ‘Active4me’ that tracked mode, distance, and CO2 saved. The app provided alerts that allowed for instant rewards to encourage the new behavior and offered text notifications to parents when children were checked in at school. This pilot proved successful and has since been adopted by other PH elementary schools.
7-H: Seek funding to provide bicycle parking infrastructure at employment sites and activity centers throughout Central County
511 Contra Costa uses Measure J funds to provide bicycle racks, lockers, cages and/or eLockers at public locations and employment sites. The program also provides bike parking consultations for business owners upon request. New bicycle racks were purchased for Pleasant Hill Elementary School in 2023. 7-I: Encourage “green” commuting including ZEV and NEV vehicles, clean fuel infrastructure, and car sharing.
511 Contra Costa routinely issues articles about EV incentives and information resources in the monthly newsletter and creates social media posts as well. A dedicated webpage (https://511contracosta.org/driving/#goelectric) provides information year-round. (Report provided by Kirsten Riker, 511 Contra Costa Program Manager for central and east Contra Costa. 511 Contra Costa is supported by central county jurisdictions and TRANSPAC).

GOAL 8. Work to improve freeway flow
ACTIONS:
8-A: Continue to monitor and evaluate operational improvements at freeway interchanges on I-680, SR-242, SR-24, and SR-4.
8-B: Support development of operational improvements on mainline SR-4. 8-C: Continue to support the completion of the fourth bore of the Caldecott Tunnel (SR-24). 8-D: Support the study and implementation of potential regional freeway management strategies. 8-E: Consider a multi-agency approach to freeway ramp metering. 2022-2023: Worked with CCTA on the Innovate 680 project, supported the I-680/SR-4 Interchange Project and continued to receive reports on the operational aspects and policies of the Express Lanes on I-680.

Responsible: TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions
GOAL 9. Support Use of HOV and Express Lanes
ACTIONS:
9-A: Support the completion of a continuous HOV system on I-680. 9-B: Support the connection of the SR-4 HOV system to I-680.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 147 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Pleasant Hill – Conditions of Compliance Report for CY 22/23 8 9-C: Support consistent occupancy requirements for toll-free HOV lanes on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge and I-680.
9-D: Support the implementation of Express Lanes on I-680, consistent with the MTC’s project. 9-E: Support additional incentives for HOV users.
9-F: Provide additional park-and-ride lots.
2022-2023: Received reports on the operational aspects and policies of the Express Lanes on I-680 and the construction of the gap closure Express Lane project. Worked with CCTA on the Innovate 680 project.

Responsible: TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions
Actions and Responsibilities for Routes of Regional Significance TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions have identified specific actions for the Regional Routes. In many cases, these actions and improvements span jurisdictional boundaries. TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions are responsible for the implementation of the actions.

The following section presents a description of each Route of Regional Significance, TRANSPAC’s Multimodal Traffic Service Objectives (MTSO’s) actions and responsibilities for each route.

Freeways

1. Interstate 680
I-680 is a north-south, eight-to twelve-lane divided freeway. It begins north of the TRANSPAC area at the I-80/Cordelia interchange and travels south through Solano County, entering TRANSPAC’s region after it crosses the Benicia-Martinez Bridge. From the bridge, it extends south through the SR-4 and SR242 interchanges. The I-680/SR-24 interchange is near TRANSPAC’s southern boundary in Walnut Creek.

I-680 continues south through the Southwest Regional transportation Planning Committee (SWAT) area.

I-680 is a major commute route for Solano County and for Central and East Contra Costa County travelers. I-680 provides access to the Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord BART stations, the Martinez Intermodal Facility, and the Pacheco Transit Hub (completed in 2014).

MTSO: 4.0 Delay Index
Actions:
x Continue to support investment in and implementation of HOV lanes on I-680. x Continue to support planned improvements to the I-680/SR-4 interchange and to SR-4. x Continue to work with Solano County to manage traffic in the I-680 corridor.

Proposed Improvements:
x Southbound HOV Lane Gap Closure from North Main Street to Livorna Road x Northbound HOV Lane Extension from North Main Street to SR242 x Interchange modifications to I-680/Marina Vista interchange x Improvements to I-680/SR-4 freeway interchange
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 148 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Pleasant Hill – Conditions of Compliance Report for CY 22/23 9 x Improvements to SR-4 (see subsequent section on SR-4) 2022-2023: The following actions were taken by TRANSPAC and its jurisdictions: Provided support or CCTA and Caltrans to develop corridor studies and implement improvements on I-680 (see actions listed above under Goals 8 and 9).

2. State Route 242
State Route 242 is a four-mile north-south freeway that connects SR-4 west of Port Chicago Highway to I-680 just south of Willow Pass Road. It contains three lanes in each directions.

MTSO: 3.0 Delay Index
Actions:
x Support the study and design of Clayton Road interchange improvements.

Proposed Improvements:
x Construction and modification of southbound ramps at the Clayton Road interchange x Construction of northbound Clayton Road on-ramp

3. State Route 4
State Route 4 is an east-west freeway that runs from East Contra Costa and San Joaquin County to I-80 in West Contra Costa through Central Contra Costa. West of the SR-242 Interchange in Concord, it has four to six lanes; east of the interchange, it has eight to ten lanes, including an HOV lane in each direction. SR-4 provides access to the North Concord/Martinez BART Station, the Martinez Intermodal Facility, and the Pacheco Transit Hub.

MTSO: 5.0 Delay Index
Actions:
x Support project development of SR-4 operational improvements based on the Integrated Corridor Analysis (ICA) study.
x Support improvements to the I-680/SR-4 interchange.

Proposed Improvements:
x Improvements to the I-680/SR-4 interchange including construction of a third land between Solano Way/Port Chicago Highway to Morello Avenue and direct connectors. x Sr-4 mainline capacity improvements between I-680 and Bailey Road, including extension of eastbound HOV lane upstream to I-680.
x Construction of the Pacheco Transit HUB (project completed in 2014) Arterials

4. Contra Costa Boulevard
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 149 of 823 - Monday, March 17, 2025 Pleasant Hill – Conditions of Compliance Report for CY 22/23 10 The Contra Costa Boulevard Improvement Project – Viking Drive to Harriet Drive, will construct corridor “complete streets’ enhancements. Project improvements will follow previously adopted landscaping, street lighting and bike/pedestrian design templates along Contra Costa Boulevard (CCB).

Actions:
x Construction is expected to be completed in May 2025.

Proposed Improvements:
x Key project improvements include intersection geometry modification (with new traffic signal) at Concord Costa Boulevard /Taylor Boulevard, a new traffic signal at CCB/Alan Drive, new concrete sidewalks, new landscaping along median and sidewalk areas, new bike lanes, pavement rehabilitation and new LED street lighting.

5. Taylor Boulevard/Civic Drive Intersection
The Taylor Boulevard-Civic Drive Intersection & Pathway Improvement Project was part of the approved 5- year project list for the City’s Measure K Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Program.

Actions:
x Construction completed September 2024.

Proposed Improvements:
x New traffic signal at Taylor Boulevard & Civic Drive
x New crosswalks and a new sidewalk on Civic Drive between Taylor Boulevard and the Police Department driveway.
x Other enhancements include installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps, LED safety lights, signage and striping.

SUMMARY
The City of Pleasant Hill, along with the TRANSPAC jurisdictions, have maintained compliance with the Measure J Growth Management Program as demonstrated by the steps taken during the reporting period (Calendar Years 2022 & 2023) to implement the actions, programs and measures called for in the adopted 2017 Central County Action Plan for Routes of Regional Significance.

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1. ACTION PLANS (1b)
Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan
Resolution No. 38-23 (Adopted May 18th, 2023)

ATTACHMENT (B)
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PLEASANT HILL
2040 GENERAL PLAN
ADOPTED | May 2023
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The City would like to acknowledge and than the following individuals and organizations who contributed to the preparation of the Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan:

City of Pleasant Hill
City Council
Michael G. Harris, Mayor
Timothy M. Flaherty, Vice Mayor
Ken Carlson, Councilmember
Matthew Rinn, Councilmember
Sue Noack, Councilmember
Planning Commission
Alex Khalfin, Chair
Celia Chiang, Vice Chair
Brendan Cheney
Jihawna Johnson
Diana Vavrek
Allen Vinson
Chadwick Wyler
General Plan Advisory Committee
Sue Noack, City Council
Ken Carlson, City Council
Alex Khalfin, Planning Commission
Chadwick Wyler, Planning Commission
William Nelson, Architectural Review
Commission
City Manager
June Catalano
City Staff
Ethan Bindernagel, Assistant City Manager,
Community Development Director
Troy Fujimoto, City Planner
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, City Engineer
Zach Seal, Economic Development Manager
Consultants
Mintier Harnish
Jim Harnish, JD, Project Advisor, Principal
Brent Gibbons, AICP, Project Manager,
Principal Planner
Ryan Lester, Planner, Project Manager
Michael Gibbons, Planner, Project Manager
Nikki Zanchetta, Planner
Matthew Jumamoy, Planner
Amy Yang, former Associate
Rick Rust, AICP, GISP, former Project
Director
WRT
James Stickley, ASLA LEED AP, Principal
Poonam Narkar, AICP, LEED AP, Project
Manager
Peter Winch, AICP, Senior Planner
Fehr & Peers
Ellen Pling, Senior Associate
Rincon
Matthew Maddox, AICP, Principal
Darcy Kremin, AICP, Director
Della Acosta, Senior Planner
Kelsey Bennett, MPA, LEED-AP, Senior
Program Manager
Leslie Trejo, MUP, Environmental Planner
Applied Development Economics
Doug Svensson, AICP, President
Peter Cheng, Senior Associate
Tony Daysog, Senior Associate
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose and Use of the General Plan.................................................................... 1-2

1.2 How the General Plan was Prepared..................................................................... 1-4

1.3 General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles.......................................................... 1-9

1.4 Analyses Informing the 2040 Guiding Principles ...............................................1-10

1.5 The Pleasant Hill Community ..............................................................................1-10

1.6 General Plan Organization....................................................................................1-15

1.7 Readers’ Guide ....................................................................................................1-17

2. Economics and Economy Element
Key Terms ...................................................................................................... 2-2

2.1 Commercial Business Retention and Expansion.................................................. 2-2

2.2 Economic Diversification and Expansion.............................................................. 2-3

2.3 Economic Infrastructure......................................................................................... 2-5

2.4 Implementation Programs ..................................................................................... 2-6

3. Land Use Element
Key Terms ...................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1 Land Use Diagram and Designations .................................................................... 3-5

3.2 Community Character...........................................................................................3-13

3.3 Residential Development......................................................................................3-14

3.4 Commercial and Mixed-Use Development..........................................................3-16

3.5 Growth Management............................................................................................3-17

3.6 Focus Areas ....................................................................................................3-19

3.7 Health Community ................................................................................................3-46

3.8 Environmental Justice..........................................................................................3-46

3.9 Civic Engagement .................................................................................................3-48

3.10 General Plan Consistency and Maintenance ......................................................3-49

3.11 Implementation Programs ...................................................................................3-50

4. Housing Element

4.1 Key Terms ...................................................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Components of the Housing Element ................................................................... 4-4

4.3 Key Findings from the Needs Assessment........................................................... 4-4

4.4 Goals, Policies, and Implementation Programs .................................................4-10

4.5 Quantified Objectives ............................................................................................. 4-3

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5.1 Roadway Network................................................................................................... 5-3

5.2 Multimodal Transportation System.....................................................................5-11

5.3 Complete Streets ................................................................................................5-14

5.4 Pedestrian Facilities .............................................................................................5-16

5.5 Bicycle Facilities .................................................................................................5-18

5.6 Transit Services ....................................................................................................5-22

5.7 Goods Movement .................................................................................................5-27

5.8 Travel Demand Management...............................................................................5-29

5.9 Implementation Programs ...................................................................................5-30

6. Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element Key Terms ............................................................................................................. 6-2

6.1 Water Delivery ...................................................................................................... 6-3

6.2 Wastewater ...................................................................................................... 6-4

6.3 Storm Drainage and Flood Protection................................................................... 6-4

6.4 Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling ..................................................................... 6-6

6.5 Utilities ...................................................................................................... 6-7

6.6 Law Enforcement .................................................................................................. 6-8

6.7 Fire Protection ...................................................................................................... 6-9

6.8 Schools ....................................................................................................6-10

6.9 Libraries ....................................................................................................6-11

6.10 Implementation Programs ...................................................................................6-12

7. Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Element
Key Terms ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7.1 Open Space ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7.2 Parks and Recreation ............................................................................................. 7-3

7.3 Community Facilities .............................................................................................. 7-7

7.4 Implementation Programs ..................................................................................... 7-8

8. Environment Element
Key Terms ...................................................................................................... 8-2

8.1 Water Resources ................................................................................................... 8-3

8.2 Biological Resources .............................................................................................. 8-6

8.3 Historic and Cultural Resources ............................................................................ 8-9

8.4 Air Quality ....................................................................................................8-12

8.5 Sustainability ....................................................................................................8-13

8.6 Implementation Programs ...................................................................................8-18

9. Hazards and Safety Element
Key Terms ...................................................................................................... 9-2

9.1 Emergency Preparedness ...................................................................................... 9-3

9.2 Seismic Hazards .................................................................................................. 9-4

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9.4 Drought ....................................................................................................9-12

9.5 Flooding ....................................................................................................9-13

9.6 Airport-Related Hazards .......................................................................................9-16

9.7 Noise ....................................................................................................9-18

9.8 Hazardous Materials ............................................................................................9-21

9.9 Public Health Emergencies ..................................................................................9-22

9.10 Implementation Programs ...................................................................................9-24

10. Glossary
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The Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan is a long-range plan that guides decision-making and establishes rules and standards for new development and city improvements. It reflects the city’s vision for the future and is intended to provide direction through the year 2040. The 2040 Pleasant Hill General Plan seeks to provide future opportunities for innovative development types, expanded economic development, the creation of unique growth areas, and upgraded public facilities and services, making the city the best place to live in the Bay Area.

The Introduction is divided into the following sections:

Contents
Section Title Page
Purpose and Use of the General Plan........................................................................... 2 How the General Plan was Prepared ............................................................................ 4 General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles ................................................................. 9 Analyses Informing the 2040 General Plan................................................................ 10 The Pleasant Hill Community...................................................................................... 10 General Plan Organization........................................................................................... 15 Readers’ Guide ............................................................................................................. 17 Item 10.1
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Purpose and Use of the General Plan
What is a General Plan?
Every jurisdiction in California must have a General Plan, which is the local government’s long-term framework or “constitution” for future growth and development. The General Plan is prepared with extensive community engagement to create a plan that expresses the community’s vision for its future.

California State law requires that each town, city, and county must adopt a General Plan for the physical development of the jurisdiction and any land outside its boundaries that bears relation to its planning.

Typically, a General Plan is designed to address the issues facing the jurisdiction for the next 20 years.

A General Plan typically has four defining features:
ƒ General. A General Plan provides general policy guidance that will be used to direct future land use and resource decisions.
ƒ Comprehensive. A General Plan is comprehensive, covering topics such as land use; housing; economic development; racial, social, and environmental justice; sustainability and resiliency; mobility; public safety; recreation; natural resources; and much more. ƒ Long-Range. A General Plan provides guidance on reaching a future envisioned 20 or more years in the future. To achieve the vision, a General Plan includes goals, policies, and implementation programs that address both immediate and long-term needs. ƒ Integrated and Coherent. The goals, policies, and implementation programs in a General Plan present a comprehensive, unified program for development, resource conservation, and other issues that impact the community. A General Plan uses a consistent set of assumptions and projections to assess future demands for housing, employment, and public services (e.g., infrastructure). A General Plan has a coherent set of policies and implementation programs that enables citizens to understand the vision of the General Plan, and provides landowners, businesses, and industry greater certainty relative to the City’s future implementation of these policies and programs.

A General Plan comprises a collection of “elements” or chapters that cover mandatory topics, as well as topics important to the community. The State requires inclusion of the following eight elements in the General Plan: land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety, and environmental justice. Though the required topics must be addressed in the General Plan, communities can organize their General Plan anyway they choose. Communities may also include other optional elements that address issues of local interest. In Pleasant Hill, the one optional element included in this document is the Economics and Economy Element.

The General Plan is not to be confused with zoning. Although both the General Plan and the zoning ordinance designate how land may be developed, they do so in different ways. The General Plan has a Item 10.1
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long-term outlook and vision. It identifies the types of development that will be allowed, the spatial relationships among land uses, and the general pattern of future development. Zoning implements the General Plan vision by regulating future development through specific standards, such as lot size, building setbacks, and allowable uses. However, the land uses shown on the General Plan diagrams will typically be reflected in the local zoning maps as well, as to the two must be consistent per State law. Development must not only meet the specific requirements of the zoning ordinance, but also the broader policies set forth in the General Plan.

The Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan meets the requirements of State law by containing the required elements and one optional element, as described in more detail later in this chapter under “Organization of the General Plan.” Some of the required elements address additional issues of local interest. For example, the Land Use Element is expanded to consider Environmental Justice. and the required elements of Conservation and Air Quality are found in the broader Environment Element. Each element contains goals and policies that will guide future decisions within the City. They each also identify a set of implementation programs that will be used to ensure the goals and policies in the General Plan are carried out.

Using the General Plan
The General Plan is used by the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff to make decisions with direct or indirect land use implications. It also provides a framework for inter-jurisdictional coordination of planning efforts among officials and staff of the City and other government agencies (e.g., Federal, State, and local). City residents, property owners, and businesses use the General Plan for guidance on City policies for particular geographic areas or for particular subjects of interest to them.

The General Plan is the basis for a variety of regulatory measures and administrative procedures.

California planning law requires consistency between the General Plan and its implementing programs, such as zoning and subdivision ordinances, capital improvement programs, specific plans, environmental impact procedures, and building and housing codes.

The specific roles of the City Council, Planning Commission, and City Departments with respect to the approval and use of the General Plan are described below.

The City Council is the political body that formulates and implements policies in Pleasant Hill. Through its decision-making authority, the Council affirms the policy direction and priorities contained within this General Plan. The City Council is ultimately responsible for adoption of the General Plan, as well as the regulations, capital improvement programs, and financing mechanisms that implement the General Plan.

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subsequent land use ordinances, policies, guidelines, and development applications are consistent with the goals, policies, and programs in the General Plan.

All City Departments use the General Plan for policy guidance as it pertains to their operations, service delivery, and planning for future capital projects and potential service level changes. The City’s Planning staff ensure that that the General Plan is implemented on a day-to-day basis so that:
appropriate land uses are proposed in the proper locations, appropriate levels of service are provided, proposed land uses conform to development regulations, and the environment has been adequately protected. The General Plan is a resource for all City services and provides an internally consistent checkpoint for assessing alternatives for the City’s future.

Maintaining the General Plan
Over time, the City’s population will likely increase, its goals will evolve, and the physical environment in which its residents live, and work will change. In order for the General Plan to be a useful document, it must be monitored and periodically revised to respond to and reflect changing conditions and needs over time.

The General Plan should be reviewed annually, with a more comprehensive and thorough review and revision done every ten years to reflect changes in local conditions, new local priorities, or State law.

State law permits the General Plan to be amended up to four times in any calendar year, unless special conditions apply as defined by Government Code Sections 65358(c) and (d). Each amendment may contain more than one change to the General Plan.

General Plan Amendments can be initiated by the City or at the request of a property owner. Each General Plan Amendment goes through a public review process with review and hearings with the Planning Commission and City Council. Each Amendment is also subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

How the General Plan was Prepared
The development of the General Plan began in February 2019. The Council appointed an advisory committee to guide the preparation of the 2040 General Plan, consisting of two City Council Members, two Planning Commissioners, and one Architectural Review Committee member. This group collectively became known as the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). The 2040 General Plan was shaped over a three-year period by an extensive public outreach process that engaged residents, businesses, developers, and decision-makers.

Community Engagement
The 2040 General Plan was shaped through a public outreach approach that provided an opportunity for all community members to be involved as an integral component in the General Plan process. The City gathered community input through the following methods:

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1. Community Workshops and pop-up events;

2. General Plan Update Website – www.pleasanthill2040.com;

3. e-Blasts;

4. General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC); and

5. Planning Commission and City Council Meetings, Study Sessions, Town Halls, and Public Hearings.

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Community Workshops
ƒ On August 4, 2019, at a “Concerts on the Lake” event, the City held a pop-up community workshop to collect community input on existing conditions and trends; issues and opportunities in the City; and the Vision for the General Plan. The pop-up booths were a series of stations with informative boards and interactive activities for community members of all ages. ƒ On August 21, 2019, at an Off the Grid event, the City held a second pop-up community workshop to collect community input on existing conditions and trends; issues and opportunities in the City; and the Vision for the General Plan. The exercises at both pop-up booths were also replicated on the General Plan website for those who were not able to attend in person. These exercises remained open for additional community input.

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ƒ From November 14-16, 2019, the City of Pleasant Hill hosted three days of planning and design workshops as part of the 2040 General Plan Update. The goal of the workshops was to bring community members, planners, and City staff together to develop a range of alternatives to address future housing, economic development, transportation, and other community needs. ƒ Throughout 2021-2022 the City facilitated a series of Housing Element focus meetings including two Townhall Events. The Townhall events provided an overview of the Housing Element process, the difference between the 5th and 6th Cycle Updates, and how interplay between the Housing Element and 2040 General Plan.

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General Plan Update Website – www.pleasanthill2040.com
To help expand the outreach efforts of the General Plan, a project website (www.pleasanthill2040.com) was created to provide information on the process including information on the General Plan, meeting dates and locations, and related documents. The City used regular updates to the project website throughout the update process to keep community members informed and involved. eBlasts
Throughout the update process, the City sent timely eBlasts to the General Plan contact list, which included elected and appointed officials, City Staff, stakeholders, and engaged community members.

People could join the contact list through a link on the project website, by signing-in at a General Plan community workshop or public meeting, or by directly contacting the City of Pleasant Hill.

General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC)
To help City staff and the consulting team develop the update to the General Plan, the City formed a General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). The GPAC serves as a sounding board for the discussion of issues, opportunities, and the development of the General Plan that will guide the community’s future.

The GPAC consists of two City Council Members, two Planning Commissioners, and one Architectural Review Committee member. Through the duration of the project the GPAC facilitated over 20 meetings to review deliverables and provide direction and feedback to the consultant team and City staff.

The GPAC members are:
ƒ Councilmember Ken Carlson
ƒ Councilmember Sue Noack
ƒ Planning Commissioner Alex Khalfin
ƒ Planning Commissioner Chadwick Wyler
ƒ Architectural Review Commissioner Will Nelson
ƒ Former GPAC Member Allen Vinson (Planning Commissioner) ƒ Former GPAC Member Karla Moseley (Architectural Review Commissioner) Planning Commission and City Council Meetings, Study Sessions, and Public Hearings
The City held various Planning Commission and City Council Meetings, Study Sessions, and Public Hearings throughout the update process to inform decision-makers and the public, discuss key milestones, and provide direction for the next steps.

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General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles
After community discussions at the General Plan Advisory Committee and Planning Commission meetings, the Pleasant Hill City Council approved a Vision Statement and set of Guiding Principles for the Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan on November 19, 2019.

Vision
Guiding Principles
ƒ Encourage Smart and Sensitive Development
Protect and enhance the community character and existing neighborhoods that define Pleasant Hill by guiding future residential and commercial development to meet the needs of the community and be respectful of the environment.
ƒ Foster Economic Diversity and Sustainability
Promote a diverse local economy that is flexible and adaptable to changes in consumer habits and market trends. Be a business-friendly community that supports businesses that foster new job growth and attracts visitors to the city.
ƒ Barrier Free Mobility
Advance and maintain a circulation network that accommodates alternative modes of travel, provides neighborhood connectivity, and enhances safety. ƒ Balanced Growth
Focus new development in areas adjacent to major corridors and transit systems while preserving existing neighborhoods and open space resources. Support sustainable development that aligns with current best practices and is compatible with our community. ƒ Ensuring Public Safety
Provide a safe community through public safety services, resilient infrastructure, public awareness, preparedness, and action plans for both human-caused and natural disasters. ƒ Support Diverse Housing Options
Pleasant Hill will be a welcoming city that prides itself on diversity, safety, and a strong sense of community. Pleasant Hill will be the best city in the Bay Area by being a resilient community that is fiscally sound, environmentally responsible, forward-thinking, and inclusive: a great place for people of all ages to live, learn, work, and play
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Create the conditions necessary to stimulate the diversity of housing options for community members of all ages and incomes.

Analyses Informing the 2040 General Plan
As part of the City of Pleasant Hill General Plan update process, the City prepared the following General Plan supporting documents:
ƒ Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook. The Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook summarized where Pleasant Hill has been, its current status and standing, and trends that will shape its future. Topical areas will include land use, demographic and market analysis, circulation and transportation, and natural and cultural resources. The Workbook served as the foundation for the Growth and Policy Alternatives as part of the planning and design workshops, as well as laying the groundwork for the goal, policy, and implementation program creation in the Policy Document.
ƒ Land Use Memorandum. The Land Use Memorandum described the results from community feedback from the planning and design workshops in the Fall of 2019. The memorandum identified focus areas that could experience the most land use change, and highlighted potential change that can occur through 2040 in each of those areas. The memorandum was subsequently updated following the initiation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element to ensure consistency with the Housing Sites Inventory process. The City Council ultimately adopted a 2040 Preferred Alternative on May 16, 2022, based on recommendations by the community, GPAC, and Planning Commission, that reflects the land use process of the General Plan. ƒ Environmental Impact Report. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) responds to the requirements of CEQA, as set forth in Sections 15126, 15175, and 15176 of the CEQA Guidelines Act. The Planning Commission and City Council will use the EIR during the General Plan update process to consider potential environmental implications associated with implementing the General Plan and to identify feasible mitigation measures for significant impacts. The General Plan EIR may also be used in the environmental evaluation of future projects. Future projects may be able to build (tier) their environmental review on the General Plan EIR if they are consistent with the General Plan.

The Pleasant Hill Community
At the end of World War II, the Pleasant Hill area shifted from an agricultural community to a suburban residential one with rapid construction of housing subdivisions on land previously used for agriculture.

In the 1950s, residents began pushing for incorporation of Pleasant Hill into a city. After a few failures, the community voted to incorporate in November 1961. Pleasant Hill became the 12th city in Contra Costa County and the 375th city in the state.

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Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, large companies followed their employees to suburban areas east of San Francisco. The establishment of large population centers fostered the development of equally large shopping centers. To meet demand for transportation infrastructure, the State modernized highways, roadways, and rail transit to enhance access to jobs and population centers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1964, the State completed Interstate 680 (I-680) connecting the counties of Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa. In 1973, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) completed the construction of the Concord BART line. These investments contributed to exponential growth for cities like Pleasant Hill.

Pleasant Hill initially grew as a series of subdivisions that served as a bedroom community for other Bay Area cities. As a result, the city lacked a city center. In 1974, the City adopted the Pleasant Hill Commons Redevelopment Plan, covering an area around the intersection of Contra Costa Boulevard and Monument Boulevard. The City established a redevelopment agency to build and finance projects.

The agency, unable to finance the downtown project at its inception, started with several smaller projects to build funds. This, combined with alterations to the plan to reflect changing community priorities and economic conditions, led to the delay in the completion of the new downtown in 2000.

The new downtown included a new City Hall, which opened in 1991, and a walkable main street with retail and entertainment opportunities.

Today, Pleasant Hill is much like it has been for the past several decades. The city is defined by its quiet, residential character with most neighborhoods consisting of single-family homes. However, change is happening as a result of regional growth pressure and the demand for housing. Multifamily developments are becoming more common in the city, especially close to downtown, along major corridors, and close to the BART station on the edge of the city limits.

Regional Context
Pleasant Hill is in Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area (Figure 1-1). The city is bound by the communities of Walnut Creek to the south, Concord to the east, Lafayette to the southwest, and Pacheco and Martinez to the north. The Briones Hills are to the east of the city, forming a natural barrier to development between the San Francisco Bay and inland East Bay valleys.

I-680 runs primarily to the east of Pleasant Hill, roughly following the eastern edge of the city. The freeway crosses city limits for a little over a mile near downtown Pleasant Hill, separating a few neighborhoods from the rest of the city. BART’s Antioch-Millbrae (yellow) line runs further to the east and south of Pleasant Hill, with the Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Station located just outside of the city limits to the southeast. I-680 and BART connect Pleasant Hill to the broader Bay Area.

Pleasant Hill is inextricably connected to the San Francisco Bay Area; the city largely remains a bedroom community for the larger cities in the region. The city is situated 15 miles northeast from the City of Oakland and 20 miles northeast of San Francisco. San Jose and the Silicon Valley are approximately 40 miles south of Pleasant Hill.

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Pleasant Hill Planning Boundaries
The existing General Plan uses several terms to describe the city and associated planning boundaries (Figure 1-2):
ƒ City Limits. The political boundary that defines land that has been incorporated into a city.

Pleasant Hill has land use authority over all land within its city limits, which spans over 4,500 acres.
ƒ Sphere of Influence. The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) establishes the sphere of influence (SOI), which defines the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency. An SOI typically includes both incorporated and unincorporated areas within which the City will have primary responsibility for the provision of public facilities and services. The Pleasant Hill SOI is over 5,700 acres. The City is not responsible for providing public services and facilities (e.g., water, sewer, libraries, parks, fire, etc.) to those areas within the SOI that are located outside of city limits.
ƒ Planning Area. A general plan, pursuant to State law, must address all areas within the jurisdiction’s Planning Area. The Planning Area encompasses all incorporated and unincorporated territory that bears a physical relationship to the long-term planning of the city.

For Pleasant Hill, the Planning Area is defined as the area encompassing both the city limits and SOI.

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General Plan Organization
The Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan addresses the seven mandatory elements and includes one optional element. Table 1-1 lists the elements of the Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan and shows how the elements are organized to meet the mandatory requirements of State law.

Elements of the Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan
Pleasant Hill Elements
State-Mandated Elements
Land UseCirculationHousingConservationNoiseOpen SpaceSafetyAir QualityEnvironmental JusticeOptional Economic and
Economy „
Land Use „ „ „
Housing „ „
Transportation and
Circulation „
Public Facilities,
Services, and
Infrastructure
„„ „
Open Space, Parks,
and Recreation „ „„
Environment „ „ „
Hazards and Safety „ „
The 2040 General Plan is organized into ten chapters (an introductory chapter and eight elements, and a glossary), allowing users to find topics or sections that interest them. The policies throughout all elements work together and decision makers must consider them comprehensively when making planning decisions. The chapters of the General Plan are as follows.

1. Introduction
The Introduction chapter provides an overview of the General Plan and the process used to develop the 2040 General Plan. This chapter also includes a Reader’s Guide (Section 1.6) that provides useful information on how to read and use the goals, policies, and programs presented in each element.

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2. Economics and Economy (E)
The Economic Development Element focuses on supporting traditional employment sectors, including retail and service industries, manufacturing, construction, transportation, and warehousing, while ensuring the city is responsive to cost pressures, shifting consumer demands, and competition.

3. Land Use Element (LU)
The Land Use Element establishes the pattern and intensity of land use in the city and sets forth policies and standards to guide future development. This Element serves as the primary vehicle for ensuring that new land uses are logically organized and developed in a way that preserves Pleasant Hill’s small-town charm.

4. Housing Element (H)
The Housing Element ensures that there is adequate land in place to accommodate Pleasant Hill’s fair share of new residents. The City adopted the 2015-2023 Housing Element in 2015 to identify and address housing needs in the city in compliance with State housing law. The 2015-2023 Housing Element is formatted under separate cover and is available from the City’s website.

5. Transportation and Circulation Element (TC)
The Transportation and Circulation Element focuses on providing a balanced, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, and highways for safe and convenient travel.

6. Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element (PFS) The Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element guides decision-making concerning public and private infrastructure, utilities, and services.

7. Open Space, Parks, and Recreation (OSP)
The Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Element focuses on conserving the city’s park and open space environments for present and future residents, as well as enhancing important attributes to Pleasant Hill that provide recreation for residents and visitors.

8. Environment (ENV)
The Environment Element aims to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and historical resources that make Pleasant Hill a unique place.

9. Hazards and Safety Element (HS)
The Hazards and Safety Element establishes a policy framework for protecting people and property from unreasonable risks from natural disasters, noise, and other events. It also focuses on disaster and emergency response.

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10. Glossary and Acronyms
This chapter provides a definition of the key terms and acronyms used in the General Plan.

Readers’ Guide
Goals and Policies
Each element contains the goals and policies that the City will use to guide future land use, development, resource management, and environmental protection decisions. Figure 1-3 explains the standard format for goals and policies, using a sample goal and policy.

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How to Read Goals and Policies

Goal
A goal is a statement that describes in general terms a desired future condition or “end” state. Goals describe ideal future conditions for a topic and tend to be very general and broad.

Policy
A policy is a clear and unambiguous statement that guides a specific course of action for decisionmakers to achieve a desired goal.

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“Shall” vs. “Should”
Policies and implementation measures throughout the General Plan use terms such as “shall” and “should” to define the intentions of the City relative to these components. These modifiers are used as follows in the General Plan:
ƒ “Must” or “shall” or “required” are used to signify a mandatory requirement that the City will follow. For example, Policy E-5.1 says: “The City shall continue to encourage organizations that promote Pleasant Hill as a visitor destination and work with the local business community to ensure that a full range of visitor services, events and attractions is available to maximize the economic benefit from this market.”
ƒ Words such as “should” or “may” are used to signify a less rigid directive that will be honored in the absence of compelling or contravening considerations. For example, Policy ENV-2.6 says:
“Creek setbacks, where feasible, should exceed minimum regulatory setback guidelines to protect native vegetation and enhance creek environments.” This provides flexibility in addressing the policy in the context of the project or proposal.

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How to Read Implementation Programs
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Overarching Topic Icons
The Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan contains a number of goals, policies, and implementation programs that address cross-cutting topics that weave throughout the General Plan. To highlight these goals, policies, and implementation programs, this General Plan uses one or more icons to highlight if a goal, policy, or implementation program is directly related to one or more of these topics. The icons are described below:

Sustainability
Sustainability includes the physical development and operating practices that meet the needs of present users without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, particularly regarding use and waste of natural resources. Sustainability recognizes that certain resources are finite, and therefore should be used conservatively and wisely with a view to the longterm priorities and consequences. Items marked with this icon are designed to enhance the City’s sustainability relative to a wide range of resources.

Environmental Justice
Pursuant Government Code Section 65302(h), general plans “must include an environmental justice element or include goals and policies in other element(s) of the general plan to reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by reducing pollution exposure, improving air quality, and promoting public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and physical activity; promote civil engagement in the public decision-making process; and prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.” State law defines “disadvantaged communities” as areas that are disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative health effects, exposure, or environmental degradation. Items marked with this icon are designed to identify which goals, policies, and implementation programs that address issues related to disadvantaged communities.

Healthy Communities
The 2040 General Plan focuses on promoting healthy communities and the connection between the built environment and public health. Healthy communities focus on providing for a quality and sustainable environment, supporting economic and social development, ensuring social equity, and encouraging social relationships that are supportive and respectful to meet all residents’ basic needs across a lifespan. To improve population health outcomes, the City needs to focus on policies, systems, and implementation programs that address the social and environmental determinants of health. Items marked with this icon are designed to identify goal, policies, and programs that affect and promote overall community health.

Environmental Impact Report Mitigation
To evaluate the environmental implications of the 2040 General Plan, the City prepared a Program EIR pursuant to the CEQA. As part of this process, some policies will be developed specifically to reduce the potential for significant environmental impacts. These policies constitute mitigation measures and ensure that implementation of the 2040 General Plan will include the reduction of associated environmental impacts in accordance with CEQA. Items marked with this icon are also included in the EIR as mitigation measures.

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The fiscal health of a community is essential to providing a high level of public services and community amenities, while contributing significantly to the quality of life. Economic conditions in the private sector gauge existing trends and opportunities and point towards shifts and transitions in the local economy. All of this affects the prosperity of Pleasant Hill residents and the tax base that supports the delivery of municipal services. The Economics and Economy Element includes goals, policies, and programs related to retention and expansion of existing business sectors, attracting new businesses, and diversifying the economy to develop new kinds of businesses in the city.

Goals, policies, and implementation programs in this element are organized under the following headings:

Contents
Section Title Page
Key Terms ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Commercial Business Retention and Expansion......................................................... 2 Economic Diversification and Expansion..................................................................... 3 Economic Infrastructure................................................................................................ 5 Implementation Programs ............................................................................................ 6 Item 10.1
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Key Terms
Adaptive Reuse (Reuse). The practice of converting underutilized buildings from their original or most recent use to a new use.

Entertainment Businesses. Establishments that operate facilities or provide services that enable patrons to participate in recreational activities or pursue amusement, hobby and leisure activities; establishments that preserve and exhibit objects and sites of historical, cultural or educational interest; or, establishments that are involved in producing, promoting, or participating in live performances, events or exhibits intended for public viewing.

Mixed Use. Mixed Use allows residential, retail, commercial, office and/or public uses with flexible parking and setback requirements (subject to compliance with the Housing Element). Individual MixedUse projects are not expected to contain any specific combination of these uses and may only include one land use. The development potential of each Mixed-Use site shall be determined through project review under the provisions of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District, or other discretionary land use entitlement process as determined by the City.

Sphere of Influence (SOI). An area that includes the probable physical boundaries and service area of a local agency, as determined by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of the county. (See Figure 1-2, in Chapter 1, Introduction)
Commercial Business Retention and Expansion
Pleasant Hill’s largest industries (by employment) include retail trade (20%), health care (23%), government (17%), and leisure and hospitality (13%). The City has an opportunity to cultivate a business mix that serves the evolving range of residents’ needs and desires, while also attracting visitors. Dining and retail establishments are particularly important, not only for generating revenue, but also as centers for community gathering and recreation. It is also important to support the growth of entertainment and other businesses that contribute to an exciting customer experience. Promoting an attractive shopping environment is critical to commercial success as brick-and-mortar retail evolves with the expansion of online sales platforms.

Promote the economic health of the downtown and the city as a whole, particularly through the growth of businesses that generate sales taxes and other revenues for the City.

E-1.1 Mixed-use
Encourage mixed-use development downtown and at other sites where appropriate.

E-1.2 Annexations
Consider annexation of land in the Sphere of Influence when likely to generate positive net fiscal benefits to the City and provide open space, housing, or employment opportunities.

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Facilitate additional retail and commercial opportunities that meet local needs.

E-2.1 Uses Along Contra Costa Boulevard
Facilitate the improvement and upgrading of older and outmoded uses along Contra Costa Boulevard, including mixed-use development where feasible.

E-2.2 Mix of Retailers
Support the attraction and development of more local businesses and firms with creative and innovative business concepts in terms of the product sold, shopping experience, and/or the way that the tenant space is used. A mix of local, regional, and national retailers will offer a diversity of product and pricing choices to local residents.

Encourage the integration of entertainment and high demand service uses (such as creative studios, consumer-oriented class spaces, and youth attractions) with retail to create attractive shopper environments.

E-2.3 Retail and Restaurant Uses
Encourage quality retail and restaurant uses in strategic locations to support the success of mixed-use developments.

E-2.4 Cultural and Business Activity at Diablo Valley College (DVC) Support DVC’s desire to create a hub of entertainment, commerce and education that benefits students, residents and the business community alike.

Economic Diversification and Expansion
The cornerstone for ensuring economic longevity is continued investment in successful local industries. While government and health care will continue to play a central role in the city’s economic base, it is important that the City also invests energy into diversifying industries and employment opportunities, particularly jobs suitable for residents who commute out of Pleasant Hill to work. In 2018, more than 80 percent of the City’s workforce commuted out of town, mainly to jobs in information technology, finance, and professional and technical services. A more diversified economy provides the potential for successful collaboration, as well as options to ensure that the city is resilient and able to maintain its economic competitiveness in the event of changing climate or economic conditions. The City can leverage strong partnerships with local education and workforce training institutions such as DVC to support business attraction and expansion. City policy should also recognize that economic growth in Contra Costa County and the surrounding region also benefits Pleasant Hill workers by reducing longer commutes.

Create and maintain a dynamic and diverse economic base.

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E-3.1 City Serving Retail and Commercial Growth
Allow for changes to General Plan commercial land use designations that enhance the City’s retail and commercial growth provided such changes include effective mitigation of environmental constraints, noise, traffic, and other hazards. Further, in consideration of such changes, the City Council may require the provision of public benefit, including, but not limited to, provision of affordable housing pursuant to the policies in the City’s Housing Element; or, provision of parkland, trails, or other community or recreation facilities or equivalent funding for development of such facilities; or other appropriate public benefit as determined by the City Council.

E-3.2 Existing Business Support
Support existing businesses and encourage them to expand when appropriate.

E-3.3 New Businesses
Prioritize attraction of new businesses that:
x are independent and not affiliated with national chains; x are innovative and creative in concept in terms of the product being sold and/or the building or space that the business is located within; x fill unique niches and/or unmet demand;
x augment needed services and/or popular existing amenities (including recreation, retail and restaurant uses);
x generate net fiscal benefits to the City, such as tax revenues; x create higher-paying, higher-skill, and/or higher-quality jobs for local residents; x match the skill levels of the local labor pool;
x have potential to stimulate other private investment in the city; x are compatible with existing infrastructure and the environment; x support, participate in, and promote civic activities; x create minimal negative impact on the surrounding community; and x require minimal public investment.

E-3.4 Light Manufacturing
Encourage the location of artisanal consumer goods manufacturing in commercial districts through design standards that permit flexible building design, with onsite retail sales as well as offsite distribution. Also encourage incubator light industrial uses in industrial districts.

E-3.5 Underutilized Parcels
Facilitate appropriate reuse of underutilized parcels.

E-3.6 Technology Companies
Encourage the location of firms in growing technology sectors, such as bio-tech, in existing commercial and industrial zones through design standards that achieve appropriate building scale and environmental standards.

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Enlarge the City’s revenue base as necessary to sustain and support the community.

E-4.1 Revenue Base Impacts
Evaluate and support proposed development to determine whether it would have a positive impact on the City’s revenue base.

Help local businesses and the City of Pleasant Hill capture visitor dollars that are otherwise lost to the larger regional area, thereby increasing revenue to local businesses and the City.

E-5.1 Tourism Industry Development
The City shall continue to encourage organizations that promote Pleasant Hill as a visitor destination and work with the local business community to ensure that a full range of visitor services, events and attractions is available to maximize the economic benefit from this market.

Economic Infrastructure
Modern business activity depends on key communications infrastructure such as broadband capacity and access. As workplace and educational environments adapt to changing conditions, the availability of high-capacity internet in residential neighborhoods in addition to business districts is increasingly critical. Also, changes in personal transportation systems to include electric vehicles, ride sharing services, car/scooter/bike sharing services, and increasing consumer interest in active transportation opportunities will dramatically change the need for transportation infrastructure. The City can improve its economic competitiveness by supporting the installation of future-oriented infrastructure and promoting the high level of services available to both businesses and workers in Pleasant Hill.

Encourage the development and expansion of critical communications and transportation infrastructure.

E-6.1 Broadband Network
Encourage the expansion of a high-capacity broadband network in Pleasant Hill and other high-capacity internet technologies as they evolve.

E-6.2 Transportation Systems
Encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, ride sharing hubs, and bike/scooter rental services to support consumer interest in alternative transportation modes. Evaluate the changing needs for parking in commercial and mixed-use districts. Promote expansion of transit services.

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E-6.3 Active Transportation
Promote the use of the City’s trail systems to increase pedestrian and bike travel, particularly for local work trips. Develop circulation designs in mixed-use districts, including Downtown, to promote pedestrian access and bike/scooter travel.

Implementation Programs
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
A Allowable Office and Hotel Density
Encourage the use of allowable
development density for office and
hotel development, while preserving
areas designated for retail uses.

E-3.1, E-3.5 Planning
Division
„
B Density Incentives
Create incentives to encourage higher
density and/or mixed-use development
in the downtown and at other
appropriate sites along transit corridors.

E-1.1, E-2.1 Planning
Division
„
C Downtown Plan Update
Review and update the Downtown
Specific Plan as necessary.

E-1.1 Planning
Division
„ „ „ „ „
D Cultural & Business Hub at DVC
Support DVC’s efforts to create shared
use opportunities for the performing
arts center and other event venues at
DVC. Promote close connections
between the business community and
the educational resources at DVC.

E-2.4 Economic
Development
Planning
Division
„
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
E Plan for a Mix of Uses at Key
Opportunity Sites
Identify the specific types of mixed-use
development that would be appropriate
at key opportunity sites. Develop zoning
standards that reflect the locational
attributes of the sites. In particular,
plans should allow for a compatible mix
of office, hotel, retail, entertainment
and/or residential uses at the
Crossroads and DVC Plaza shopping
centers, and should include fiscal
implications of any proposed net
reduction in the square footage of retail
floor space that existed at DVC Plaza
and at the Crossroads Shopping Center
in December 2020 so that the new
development will provide equivalent or
superior fiscal or economic benefits to
the City.

E-2.1, E-2.3 Planning
Division
Economic
Development
„
F Additional Non-Residential Uses
Ensure that the City maintains a wellbalanced and modern regulatory system that permits additional retail,
commercial, entertainment, technology
and light industrial uses while
mitigating impacts to residential areas,
traffic, schools, City services and other
environmental conditions.

E-2.2, E-3.4,
E-3.5
Planning
Division
„
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021 – 2025 2026 – 2030 2031 – 2040 AnnualOngoing
G Reuse Opportunity Identification
Identify the reuse potential and
feasibility of commercial and light
industrial properties that respond to the
emerging needs of specific business
uses.

E-3.6 Planning
Division
Economic
Development
„
H Work with Key Employers
Work with the Pleasant Hill Chamber of
Commerce and the Downtown Pleasant
Hill Shopping Center owner and/or
property manager on issues that may
impact businesses’ decisions to remain
in the city.

E-3.2 Economic
Development
Planning
Division
„
I Identify Opportunities to Attract New
Employers
Work with real estate and development
professionals, as well as workforce
development agencies such as DVC, to
identify opportunities to bring
employers into the city that will diversify
the job base. Collaborate with regional
economic development entities to
support economic growth throughout
Contra Costa County.

E-3.3 Economic
Development
Planning
Division
„
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
J Promote City Assets and Visitor
Attractions
Encourage the efforts of the Pleasant
Hill Chamber of Commerce, Stay
Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement
District, DVC, and any future programs
or organizations that market and
promote the city’s businesses, city
amenities, visitor attractions, ease of
access, affordability, and quality of life.

Create and maintain an Opportunity Site
Map to illustrate key development
opportunities. [Source: Economic
Strategy Program 2.6, Resolution 55-19]
E-2.4, E-3.3 Economic
Development
Planning
Division
„
K Support Job-training Programs
Support the efforts of DVC, Cal State
East Bay, and other regional educational
institutions to tailor job-training
programs to local businesses (including
technology, service, retail, finance,
insurance, real estate, local government,
education, and transportation). [Source:

Economic Strategy Program 2.7]
E-3.2, E-3.3 Economic
Development
City Manager
„
L Periodic Sales Analysis
Analyze periodically city per capita
sales by market category (as compared
to statewide averages) to identify
trends and sectors that should be
targeted for growth. [Source: Economic
Strategy Program 4.3]
E-2.2, E-3.1 Finance
Division
Economic
Development
„
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021 – 2025 2026 – 2030 2031 – 2040 AnnualOngoing
M Broadband Network
Consider support of local internet
service providers, educational and
health care agencies, and business
groups seeking to address network
gaps as they are identified. Seek
available state and federal grants where
appropriate to close any broadband
service gaps. [Source: New]
E-6.1 Economic
Development
Planning
Division
„
N Electric Vehicle and Micromobility
Charging Stations
Develop a plan for the location and
development of publicly available
charging stations for autos and other
types of personal electric
transportation. [Source: New]
E-6.2 Engineering
Division
Planning
Division
„

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Land use policies ultimately guide development and shape the urban fabric. The Land Use Element includes goals, policies, and programs that guide land development in the city. The Element addresses the type and intensity of development allowed on a site, the mix of uses permitted within the city, and the character of the community.

Of all the elements of the General Plan, the Land Use Element has the most significant impact on existing and future residents because it determines the general location of residential, commercial, industrial, public, and open space uses. This Element balances land use issues, opportunities, and constraints with the community’s other needs and desires. Goals, policies, and implementation programs in this element are organized under the following headings:

Contents
Section Title Page
Key Terms ...................................................................................................................................... 2

3.1 Land Use Diagram and Designations ........................................................................... 5

3.2 Community Character.................................................................................................. 12

3.3 Residential Development............................................................................................. 13

3.4 Commercial and Mixed-Use Development................................................................. 15

3.5 Growth Management ................................................................................................... 16

3.6 Focus Areas.................................................................................................................. 18

3.7 Healthy Community ..................................................................................................... 44

3.8 Environmental Justice ................................................................................................. 44

3.9 Civic Engagement ........................................................................................................ 46

3.10 General Plan Consistency and Maintenance ............................................................. 47

3.11 Implementation Programs .......................................................................................... 48 Item 10.1
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Key Terms
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). An accessory dwelling unit is a detached or attached dwelling unit. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation and is generally smaller and located on the same parcel as a proposed or existing primary dwelling. An accessory dwelling unit also includes efficiency units and manufactured homes.

Acres, Gross. A measure of total land area of any lot or parcel, including future streets, parks, and other land dedications.

Acres, Net. The gross area of a site excluding:

1. Land to be dedicated for required easement for vehicles and rights-of-way, either public or private;

2. Land determined to be hazardous and unbuildable; or

3. Land to be dedicated for schools and parks or other facilities dedicated for public use.

BIPOC. Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color.

Building. Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walks for the housing or enclosure of persons, animals, chattel, or property of any kind.

City Limits. The political boundary that defines land that has been incorporated into a city. Pleasant Hill has land use authority over all land within its city limits.

Clustered Development. Development in which a number of dwelling units are placed in closer proximity to each other or are attached, with the purpose of retaining an open space area.

Commercial. A land use classification that permits facilities for the buying and selling of commodities and services.

Commercial Strip or Strip Commercial. Commercial development, usually one store deep, that fronts on a street for a distance of one city block or more. Includes individual buildings on their own lots, with or without on-site parking, and small linear shopping centers with shallow on-site parking in front of the stores.

Compatible. Capable of existing together without conflict or ill effects.

Condominium. A housing development of two or more units, the interior space of which are individually owned, with the balance of property owned by the owners of individual units. See also Civil Code section 1351(f). (Gov’t Code Section 65915(b)(4).) Density. The number of permanent residential dwelling units per acre of land. Densities specified in the General Plan are expressed in residential dwelling units (not including Accessory Dwelling Units) per gross acre or per net developable acre. Pleasant Hill calculates density by net acre.

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Duplex/Triplex/Fourplex. Two, three, or four attached dwelling units on a single parcel.

Dwelling Unit. One or more habitable rooms designed for occupancy by only one family for living and sleeping purposes and having a kitchen.

Easement. Usually the right to use property owned by another for specific purposes or to gain access to another property. For example, utility companies often have easements on the private property of individuals to allow for the installation and maintenance of utility facilities.

Family. One or more persons occupying premises and living as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit, as distinguished from a group occupying a boarding or lodging house, hotel, club, or similar dwelling for group use. A family shall not include a fraternal, religious, social, or business group. A family shall be deemed to include domestic employees.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The gross floor area of a building or buildings on a parcel divided by the net parcel area or site area. Floor area means the entire enclosed area of all floors that are more than four (4) feet above the existing or proposed grade, measured from the outer face of exterior walls or in the case of shared walls from the centerline.

Gateway. Points along a roadway entering a city or county at which a motorist gains a sense of having left the environs and of having entered the city or county.

Industrial. The manufacture, production, and processing of consumer goods. Industrial is often divided into "heavy industrial" uses, such as construction yards, quarrying, and factories; and "light industrial" uses, such as research and development and less intensive warehousing and manufacturing.

Institutional Use. (1) Publicly or privately owned and operated activities that are institutional in nature, such as hospitals, museums, and schools; (2) churches and other religious organizations; and (3) other nonprofit activities of a welfare, educational, or philanthropic nature that cannot be considered a residential, commercial, or industrial activity.

Land Use Designation. A designation, shown in a graphical depiction on the General Plan land use diagram of the type and density or intensity of uses that are permitted on each parcel of land.

Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). A commission within each county that reviews and evaluates all proposals for formation of special districts; incorporation of towns or cities; annexation to special districts, towns, or cities; consolidation of districts; and merger of districts with towns or cities.

Each county LAFCO is empowered to approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve such proposals.

Lot. See “Parcel”
Mixed-use. Developments that allow residential, retail, commercial, office and/or public uses with flexible parking and setback requirements. Individual Mixed-use projects are not expected to contain any specific combination of these uses, and the development potential of each Mixed-use site shall be determined through project review under the provisions of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District, or other discretionary land use entitlement process as determined by the City.

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Mixed-use, Horizontal. Mixed-use developments that allow residential, retail, commercial, office and/or public uses on a single site, but not within the same structure.

Mixed-use, Vertical. Mixed-use developments that allow residential, retail, commercial, office and/or public uses combined within the same structure.

Multifamily Residential. A building used and designed as a residence for two or more families living independently of each other with individual entrances, bathrooms, kitchens, and living space.

Office. Firms or organizations providing professional, executive, management, medical, or administrative services.

Parcel. A site or lot of land.

Planning Area. The Planning Area encompasses all incorporated and unincorporated territory that bears a physical relationship to the long-term planning of the city. For Pleasant Hill, the Planning Area is defined as the area encompassing both the city limits and SOI.

Public Art. Signs, other monuments, sculptures, murals, statuary, fountains, and other artistic installations in spaces accessible to the general public that accentuate or draw attention to a particular space or feature of the city, provide a focal point for public gathering, and/or serve a specific function, such as to provide seating.

Public and Quasi-public Facilities. Institutional, academic, governmental and community service uses, either publicly owned or operated by non-profit organizations.

Right-of-Way. A strip of land occupied or intended to be occupied by certain transportation and public use facilities, such as roadways, railroads, and utility lines.

Setback. The distance between a building and the property line or other buildings.

Shopping Center. A unified group of retail businesses and service uses on a single site with common parking facilities. A shopping center may include pads for future buildings or structures.

Single-Family. A building or structure designed exclusively for occupancy by one family.

Single-Family, Attached. A dwelling unit on an individual parcel that has at least one common wall with one or more other dwelling units on separate parcels.

Single-Family, Detached. A dwelling unit on an individual parcel.

Site. A parcel, or group of contiguous parcels not divided by a street, other right-of-way, or city limit, and under single ownership or unified control.

Sphere of Influence (SOI). An area that includes the probable physical boundaries and service area of a local agency, as determined by the LAFCO of the county. The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) establishes the sphere of influence (SOI). An SOI typically includes both incorporated and unincorporated areas within which the City will have primary responsibility for the provision of public Item 10.1
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facilities and services. The City is not responsible for providing public services and facilities (e.g., water, sewer, libraries, parks, fire, etc.) to areas outside of city limits but within the SOI.

Structure. Anything constructed or erected that requires a location on the ground, including a building, a deck, or a swimming pool, but not including a fence or a wall used as a fence, if the height does not exceed eight feet, or access drives or walks.

Townhouse. A one-family dwelling in a row of at least three such units in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit, and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more common and fire-resistant walls. Townhouses usually have separate utilities; however, in some condominium situations, common areas are serviced by utilities purchased by a homeowners association on behalf of all townhouse members of the association.

Vacant Land. Land that is not actively used for any purpose, including land that is not improved with buildings or site facilities and is sizeable in area to accommodate development.

Zoning. The division of a city or county into districts, and the designation of different uses and regulations in each district.

Zoning District. An area delineated on a zoning map for which uniform land use regulations and development standards are specified.

Zoning Ordinance. The adopted zoning regulations of a city or county that establish development standards for each zoning district, such as minimum lot size, maximum height of structures, building setbacks, and yard size.

3.1 Land Use Diagram and Designations
The most familiar part of any general plan is the map, or land use diagram, showing the types and locations of future development that the general plan envisions. The following sections provide an overview of the 22 land use designations. The following sub-sections first describe how the standards are expressed generally, then outline the standards for each of the designations shown on Pleasant Hill’s General Plan Land Use Diagram.

Land Use Development Standards
State planning law requires general plans to establish “standards of population density and building intensity” for the various land use designations in the plan (Government Code Section 65302(a)). To satisfy this requirement, the General Plan includes standards for each land use designation appearing on the Land Use Diagram. These standards are stated differently for residential and nonresidential development. The following are explanations of how these standards are applied to development proposals.

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Density
Residential development is categorized by an allowed density range (minimum and maximum) measured in dwelling units per acre
(du/ac). Residential density is
calculated by dividing the number of
dwelling units on the site (excluding
accessory dwelling units) by the net
acreage (e.g., removing roadways and
easements) of the site. The image to
the right shows prototypical examples
of different residential densities for
one-acre properties.

State planning law requires general
plans to include standards for measuring population density. Population density is determined by multiplying the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a given land use designation by the average number of persons per household (as determined by the California Department of Finance).

Floor Area Ratio
The intensity of non-residential
development, which can be regulated by
total building size and lot coverage, is
measured by Floor Area Ratio (FAR). FAR
means the gross floor area of a building or
buildings on a parcel divided by the area of
the parcel. The maximum FAR standard
limits the overall size of development on a
parcel. As an example, a maximum FAR of

0.75 would allow 75,000 square feet of
building floor area on a 100,000-square foot
lot. The 75,000 square feet could be
developed in one building, or more
buildings, and include one or more stories.

Land Use Diagram
Figure LU-1 shows the Pleasant Hill General
Plan Land Use Diagram. The Land Use Diagram designates land uses for the entire Planning Area. State planning law requires that a general plan cover all territory within the boundaries of the adopting city or county as well as “any land outside its boundary which in the planning agency’s judgment bears relation to its planning” (Government Code Section 65300).

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Land Use Designations
The new General Plan carries forward the 17 land use designations established in the 2003 General Plan as well as an additional four designations ( ). The General Plan designations accommodate a variety of specific land uses (which may be permitted as of right or conditionally by the Zoning Ordinance), as follows:

General Plan Land Use Designations
SINGLE-FAMILY LOW-DENSITY | SFLD
The Single-Family Low-Density designation is intended for the development of dwelling units on larger parcels ranging from 15,000-20,000 sq. ft. This designation also permits the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

DENSITY

1.3 – 3.0 DU/AC
FAR
N/A
SINGLE-FAMILY MEDIUM-DENSITY | SFMD
The Single-Family Medium-Density designation is intended for the development dwelling units on parcels ranging from 7,000-10,000 sq. ft.

This designation also permits the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

DENSITY

3.1 – 4.5 DU/AC
FAR
N/A
SINGLE-FAMILY HIGH-DENSITY | SFHD
The Single-Family High-Density designation is intended for the development of dwelling units on parcels as small as 6,000 sq. ft. This designation also permits the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

DENSITY

4.6 – 6.9 DU/AC
FAR
N/A
MANGINI-DELU RESIDENTIAL | MDR
The Mangini-Delu Residential designation identifies the Mangini-Delu parcels located at Taylor Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road, which are suitable for a variety of housing types. This designation also permits the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

DENSITY

4.6 – 13.0 DU/AC
FAR
N/A
MULTI-FAMILY VERY LOW-DENSITY |MFVLD
The Multi-family Very Low-Density designation identifies areas suitable for the development of duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, and verysmall-lot single-family dwelling units. This designation also permits the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

DENSITY

7.0 – 12.0 DU/AC
FAR
N/A
MULTI-FAMILY LOW-DENSITY | MFLD
The Multi-family Low-Density designation identifies areas suitable for the development of duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, detached and attached single-family dwelling units, and mobile homes. This designation also permits the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

DENSITY

12.1 – 20.0 DU/AC
FAR
N/A
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MULTI-FAMILY MEDIUM-DENSITY | MFMD
The Multi-family Medium-Density designation identifies areas suitable for the development of duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, mobile homes, and condominiums. This designation also permits the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

DENSITY

20.1 – 30.0 DU/AC
FAR
N/A
MULTI-FAMILY HIGH-DENSITY | MFHD
The Multi-family High-Density designation identifies areas suitable for the development of townhouses, studio flats, condominiums, and apartments.

This designation also permits the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

DENSITY

30.1 – 40.0 DU/AC
FAR
N/A
MULTI-FAMILY VERY HIGH-DENSITY | MFVHD
The Multi-family Very High-Density designation identifies areas suitable for the development of studio flats, condominiums, and apartments. This designation also permits the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

DENSITY

40.1 – 73.0 DU/AC
FAR
N/A
CLEAVELAND MULTIFAMILY VERY HIGH-DENSITY | CMVHD
The Cleveland Multifamily Very High-Density designation allows multi-family residential uses (i.e., apartments and condominiums) and applies only to the approximately 2.3-acre area covered by the Downtown Cleaveland Specific Plan.”

DENSITY

40.1 – 93.0 DU/AC
FAR

0.4 – 0.85
MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD | MUD
The Mixed-Use Neighborhood designation identifies areas suitable for the development of small-scale neighborhood centers where area residents can gather to socialize or shop. This designation allows for diverse uses, including residential, commercial, office, employment, and personal services, located within the same building (vertical mixed-use) or on the same site (horizontal mixed-use). The intensity of development in the MixedUse Neighborhood designation is lower than that in the other mixed-use designations to maintain compatibility with adjacent lower-density singlefamily neighborhoods.

DENSITY

1.3 – 20.0 DU/AC
FAR

0.0 – 0.75
MIXED-USE | MU
The Mixed-Use designation combines residential with retail, commercial, office and/or public uses with flexible parking and setback requirements.

This designation allows for diverse uses, including residential, commercial, office, entertainment, and personal services, located within the same building (vertical mixed-use) or on the same site (horizontal mixed-use).

Residential types allowed in this designation include live work units, townhouses, apartments, studio flats, and condominiums.

DENSITY

12.0 – 40.0 DU/AC
FAR

0.4 – 0.75
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MIXED-USE HIGH-DENSITY | MUHD
The Mixed-Use High-Density designation combines more intense residential types with retail, commercial, office and/or public uses with flexible parking and setback requirements. This designation allows for diverse uses, including residential, commercial, office, entertainment, and personal services, located within the same building (vertical mixed--use) or on the same site (horizontal mixed-use). Residential types allowed in this designation include live-work units, townhouses, apartments, studio flats, and condominiums.

DENSITY

40.1 – 70.0 DU/AC
FAR

0.4 – 0.75
MIXED-USE VERY HIGH-DENSITY | MUHD
The Mixed-Use Very High-Density designation combines residential with retail, commercial, office and/or public uses with flexible parking and setback requirements. This designation allows for the most intensive uses, including high-density residential, commercial, hotels, office, entertainment, and personal services, located within the same building (vertical mixed-use) or on the same site (horizontal mixed-use). The intent is to shape active street frontages within this designation that create unique social activity community spaces. Residential types allowed in this designation include live-work units, townhouses, apartments, studio flats, and condominiums.

DENSITY

70.1 – 100.0 DU/AC
FAR

0.4 – 0.85
COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL | CR
The Commercial and Retail designation includes shopping centers, banks, hotels, personal services (such as barber shops and dry cleaners), entertainment and cultural venues, restaurants, auto sales and service, and ancillary offices.

DENSITY
N/A
FAR

0.0 – 0.4
TOURSIT COMMERCIAL OVERLAY | TRO
The Tourist Commercial provides for commercial retail and service uses oriented toward tourists and other visitors to the community. The designation includes hotels. motels and related facilities. and visitor-serving businesses.

DENSITY
N/A
FAR

0.0 – 1.0
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS | NB
The Neighborhood Business designation includes small format retail focusing on neighborhood-serving uses including, but not limited to, banks, personal services (such as barbershops and dry cleaners), restaurants, and ancillary offices.

DENSITY
N/A
FAR

0.0 – 0.35
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LIGHT INDUSTRIAL | I
The Light Industrial designation includes areas suitable for light manufacturing, assembly uses, research and development, and flex industrial space with limited or very low nuisance characteristics. This designation allows for office, retail, and other service uses that serve the employees in the area. Uses that are ancillary to the primary use of a property, such as product display and/or sampling areas, facility tours, and promotional events, are also permissible.

DENSITY
N/A
FAR

0.0 – 0.35
SEMI-PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL | SPI
The Semi-Public and Institutional designation includes utility facilities and easements, libraries, City offices, fire stations, churches, and hospitals.

DENSITY
N/A
FAR

0.0 – 0.4
OFFICE | O
The Office designation includes business, medical and professional uses, office buildings and office parks with ancillary commercial and retail uses.

DENSITY
N/A
FAR

0.0 – 0.4
SCHOOL | S
The School designation includes properties dedicated to educational facilities including public and private schools, as well as higher education facilities.

DENSITY
N/A
FAR

0.0 – 0.75
PARK | P
The Park designation designates existing and proposed parkland, both developed and undeveloped. Typically, these areas are characterized by a high degree of open area, and a limited number of structures.

DENSITY
N/A
FAR
N/A
OPEN SPACE | OS
The Open Space designation is essentially unimproved land devoted to preservation of natural resources and outdoor recreation.

DENSITY
N/A
FAR
N/A
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3.2 Community Character
Community character and design influence the way residents and visitors perceive, experience, and remember a city. They play an important role in creating a distinctive identity of the community and influence the quality of life of the residents. They can also have a considerable impact on economic development and vitality, community health and safety, public services, and circulation.

While Pleasant Hill has a sizeable employment base, its built form largely comprises single-family residential development. The majority of commercial development, including the Downtown, are along or adjacent to Contra Costa Boulevard, which is the primary north-south thoroughfare. Other commercial development is scattered along east-west arterial streets, including Gregory Lane and Oak Park Boulevard.

LU-1 Promote a city image that reflects the community’s diversity, inclusivity, forwardthinking, and high quality of life.

LU-1.1 City Atmosphere
Enhance the quality of life and civic pride through a diverse range of development types that create a memorable place to live, play, and work.

LU-1.2 City Image
Continue efforts to define and enhance the City’s image by emphasizing the high quality, intergenerational park facilities and recreational opportunities in the city; dedication to education, including the presence of Diablo Valley College and its potential to provide cultural and lifelong learning opportunities; and the vital, progressive nature of the city as a diverse residential community and a supportive environment for business.

LU-1.3 Well-Defined Street Fronts
Require new buildings to maintain a street front that creates or maintains a welldefined streetscape.

LU-1.4 Gateway Features
Enhance key intersections and entries to the city with signs, landscaping, and streetscape features.

LU-1.5 Public Amenities/Art
Require installation of public art, landscaping, and/or other public amenities in conjunction with all new public and private development and major rehabilitation or major expansion of existing development.

LU-1.6 Transition in Scale
Require that new development transition appropriately in building scale, height and massing in relation to the physical and visual character of adjoining neighborhoods.

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LU-1.7 Multi-Story Development
Require multi-story buildings to incorporate step backs on upper floors to create a more human-scale and comfortable pedestrian environment.

LU-1.8 Citywide Beautification
Promote a clean and attractive city through periodic clean-up and beautification of commercial areas and neighborhoods.

LU-1.9 Connectivity Between Existing and New Development Encourage linking new development to existing development, parks, and trails through the creation of internal circulation systems that allow travel by foot, bicycles, vehicles, and other alternative modes of travel.

LU-1.10 City Lighting Standards
The City shall adopt lighting standards intended to maintain ambient lighting levels after preparing a City Lighting Standards study to determine visibility, minimum glare, and minimum spillage standards in relation to other properties or into the sky.

Implementation of this policy would encourage conservation of energy, through the regulation of the types, kinds, construction, installation and uses of outdoor electrically powered illuminating devices, lighting practices and systems, while maintaining to conserve energy without decreasing safety, utility, security, and productivity and enhancing nighttime enjoyment of property and night skies.

LU-2 Promote scenic routes and corridors in the city that add to the overall character of the City.

LU-2.1 Scenic Route Setbacks
Enforce setbacks from the right-of-way for scenic routes, in which only landscaping and pedestrian and bicycle routes may be allowed.

LU-2.2 Scenic Route Improvements
Coordinate with the County in planning for scenic route improvements.

3.3 Residential Development
Pleasant Hill’s diverse neighborhoods are vital to the long-term stability of the city. The magnitude of change anticipated for these areas is substantially less than what is anticipated for other areas of the city. Changes in residential neighborhoods are more subtle, focusing on how to enhance the quality of these areas by improving characteristics such as connectivity, pedestrian safety, neighborhood character, and housing choice. Policies in this section guide the evolution of established neighborhoods and ensure new residential neighborhoods reflect Pleasant Hill’s unique character.

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LU-3 To provide a variety of housing types that offer choices for Pleasant Hill residents and create complete, livable neighborhoods.

LU-3.1 Neighborhood Character
Maintain and enhance the character and quality of existing residential neighborhoods, ensuring adequate public services and facilities maintained by the City such as streets and drainage are provided.

LU-3.2 Connectivity
Encourage new residential and mixed-use development to incorporate design features that promote walking within neighborhoods and citywide.

LU-3.3 Neighborhood Access
Ensure that new residential development includes safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle access to existing residential neighborhoods.

LU-3.4 Clustering Development
Encourage new residential development to be clustered to support increased densities, open space, and efficiencies of public facilities and services.

LU-3.5 Varying Housing Typologies
Support the development of a broad range of housing types, to increase housing choice, neighborhood diversity, and innovative design.

LU-3.6 Aesthetic Enhancement
Encourage aesthetic enhancement of residential areas, while retaining the quality of individual neighborhoods.

LU-3.7 Residential Intensification Criteria
When considering development proposals that include the following characteristics:
(1) intensify residential zoning or land use designations; (2) change land use designations from commercial to residential; (3) granting a residential density above the maximum density range established by the General Plan;
(4) change land use designations from residential to commercial; or (5) an intensification of commercial,
The City shall only permit such changes (1-5 above) when the following criteria have been met subject to City Council approval:
(a) effective mitigation of environmental constraints, noise, traffic, and other hazards; (b) excellence of design;
(c) compatibility with adjacent development; and
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(d) at least one of the following: provision of affordable housing pursuant to the policies in the City’s Housing Element or the provision of parkland or recreation facilities.

3.4 Commercial and Mixed-Use Development
Commercial and office uses are intended to provide areas for retail outlets and services that serve residents and visitors. They are places for commerce, employment, entertainment, culture, and, in some cases, residing in proximity to these uses. Mixed-use development blends residential and nonresidential uses vertically within a single building or horizontally within a larger development.

Commercial and office sites can accommodate development of property exclusively for commercial and employment uses (without housing) and/or mixed-use projects that integrate housing with retail, office, community facilities, and other uses within the same structure or on the same site. Mixed-use projects can also integrate community-serving uses, such as public meeting rooms and daycare facilities in key activity areas. Commercial and mixed-uses should be designed to operate in harmony with adjacent neighborhoods and uses through the siting of buildings, transitions in scale, and the overall mix of land use.

LU-4
To ensure that commercial and mixed-use development in the city is consistent with the overall community character and serves the existing and future needs of residents and visitors.

LU-4.1 Retail Center Enhancement
Encourage new commercial uses to group into clustered areas or centers containing professional offices, retail sales and services. Clustered development shall be located at the intersections of major thoroughfares.

LU-4.2 Reimagining Strip Commercial
Encourage existing strip commercial uses to be redeveloped into pedestrian-friendly, contemporary shopping environments.

LU-4.3 Neighborhood Connectivity
Encourage commercial and mixed-use development to link to adjoining residential neighborhoods by incorporating well-designed and attractive streetscapes with sidewalks, bicycle paths, and street amenities.

LU-4.4 Capture Local Spending
Encourage the development of a broad range of commercial uses that capture a greater share of local spending and reduce residents’ reliance upon travel to nearby communities.

LU-4.5 Vertical and Horizontal Mixed-use
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destinations that provide additional neighborhood-serving amenities and intensified economic vitality.

LU-4.6 Commercial and Mixed-Use Project Impacts
Consider the impact of new commercial and mixed-use projects and substantial enlargements or additions on schools and public agencies.

LU-4.7 Commercial Intensification Criteria
When making decisions regarding intensification of commercial land uses, the City shall only permit such changes when the change in land use is reasonably expected by the City Council to result in:
(a) effective mitigation of environmental constraints, noise, traffic, and other hazards; (b) excellence of design;
(c) compatibility with adjacent development; and
(d) at least one of the following: provision of affordable housing pursuant to the policies in the City’s Housing Element or the provision of parkland or recreation facilities or equivalent funding for development of such facilities.

3.5 Growth Management
Pleasant Hill’s growth management program is intended to manage and mitigate the impacts for future growth and development within the city while strengthening the local economy and increasing job and housing opportunities. Balancing growth while supporting housing to meet the diverse needs of city residents is a high priority for the future. Growth management policies in this section and other elements give the City the tools to grow and change through 2040.

LU-5 Protect and enhance Pleasant Hill’s quality of life and unique identity while continuing to grow and change.

LU-5.1 Measure J Compliance
Implement and ensure compliance and consistency with the Measure J Growth Management Program Implementation Documents.

LU-5.2 Costs of Growth
Require that new development pays its fair share of costs associated with the overall growth in the region.

LU-5.3 Compliance with Performance Standards
Require that all new development comply with the City's performance standards for fire, police, parks, water, flood control, sanitary sewer, and transportation facilities.

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LU-5.4 Evaluate Project Approval
Approve new development only after finding that performance standards will be maintained following project occupancy. If necessary, require project-specific actions to ensure compliance.

LU-5.5 Development Contribution Requirement
Require all new development to contribute to or participate in the improvement of park, school, police, sanitary, water, and flood control services in proportion to the demand generated by the development's occupants and users.

LU-5.6 Fiscal and Economic Impact
Consider fiscal impact analyses for major development proposals to identify any burden or unintended negative economic impacts on the City, the school district, or other public agencies and to ensure the burdens are sufficiently mitigated.

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3.6 Focus Areas
This section contains policies for 10 focus areas within Pleasant Hill. Each focus area has unique characteristics that require specific policies to address. The policies in this section supplement those described in previous sections of the Land Use Element.

LU-6 Create distinct and identifiable places for future development within Pleasant Hill that enhance community character, prosperity, and civic pride.

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Focus Area 1 | Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley College (“DVC”) is a highly successful regional community college located west of Contra Costa Boulevard along Golf Club Road. DVC is located on the northern portion of Pleasant Hill near the City of Concord and is surrounded by varying types of residential homes as well as regional commercial centers. DVC has long been a catalyst for future growth and development and during the 2040 General Plan process was recognized as a potential focal point for future residential and commercial development.

In an effort to further integrate DVC as an integral part of Pleasant Hill, the General Plan highlights several areas in and around the college for potential land use changes. One area of interest and potential is the 11-acre surface overflow parking lot across Golf Club Road from the main college campus. The large surface parking lot provides parking for students and faculty during the daytime hours but is largely vacant during the evening and weekends. The 2040 General Plan envisions a portion of the parking lot being transformed into a thriving mixed-use development providing additional retail and commercial opportunities for the residents of Pleasant Hill, as well as DVC students.

Expanded multi-family housing onsite can provide additional housing opportunities not only for students and faculty, but for the community at large. The mixed-use area can further connect to nearby regional retail centers such as Diablo Valley Plaza. In an effort to expand overall connectivity citywide, this area has the potential for creek restoration and expanded access to the natural waterway through multi-use trails. In order for this vision to become reality, the City would need to coordinate and collaborate further with DVC to realize any potential changes to campus properties. All new development within the Diablo Valley College focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.1 DVC Coordination
Coordinate with DVC on future development efforts to ensure consistency between the City’s and DVC’s goals and actions.

LU-6.2 Encourage the creation of a DVC District
Encourage development of a vibrant, walkable district centered around DVC and Golf Club Road that includes student and faculty housing, retail, and daily service uses for students, faculty, and staff.

LU-6.3 Creek Access from Businesses
Encourage businesses to provide secondary access to Grayson Creek and future multiuse trails..

LU-6.4 Enhanced Connectivity
Support the expansion of alternative transportation options including enhancements to the multi-use trail, expanded bike lanes along Golf Club Road, and additional connections between new and existing development.

LU-6.5 Structured Parking
Encourage new DVC development to provide structured parking in lieu of surface parking to provide opportunity for common open space and development of underutilized sites.

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LU-6.6 Access to Contra Costa Canal Trail
Require new development to provide secondary access to the Contra Costa Canal Trail.

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Focus Area 2 | Mangini-Delu
Mangini-Delu is one of the largest underutilized sites left within Pleasant Hill. The Mangini-Delu property is located in the far western portion of the city at the intersection of Taylor Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road. Located adjacent to the property and directly at the intersection is the Winslow Center, which is owned by the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District. The Mangini-Delu property has a rich history within the city. The property is currently open space and used to be an active farm. The property is presently designated for Single-Family Medium Density residential development, with a corresponding R-10 zoning designation. Over the years there have been several proposals for future development of the site. Those proposals have been met with community concerns about converting the farm to residential development. The 2040 General Plan assumes the Mangini-Delu property will be developed and includes land use changes that meet the needs of the property owners and community.

The 2040 General Plan envisions the Mangini—Delu property being developed into a vibrant neighborhood driven by a Master Plan process that allows the community to weigh in on important factors for the site’s development. The master planned development at a minimum will address open space preservation, recognize creek restoration, and focus on the transition between new and existing development. Development is envisioned to include a range of housing types, expanding the opportunity for home ownership within Pleasant Hill. New development proposed within the ManginiDelu focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.7 Comprehensive Planning Process
Prior to any development of the Mangini-Delu site shall be subject to a comprehensive planning process that assures the site is planned and developed in a coordinated, integrated manner shall be completed. A plan for the site shall, at a minimum, include a traffic study and parking analysis, review of site orientation and clustering of development, preservation of natural habitat, inclusion of open space and onsite amenities, and review of compatibility and consistency with surrounding development.

LU-6.8 Housing Diversity
Require future development of the Mangini-Delu site to include a variety of housing types.

LU-6.9 Transition between Surrounding Development
Require development of the Mangini-Delu site to incorporate design and development techniques meant to implement a seamless transition between existing residential neighborhoods and proposed development.

LU-6.10 Cluster Development
Promote clustered development on the Mangini-Delu site to allow for enhanced opportunities to preserve and/or create open space and resident amenities.

LU-6.11 Limited Access
Limit access points for the Mangini-Delu site from Taylor Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road, if appropriate, to ease congestion and mitigate traffic impacts.

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LU-6.12 Creek Access
Require new development of the Mangini-Delu site to provide publicly accessible walking trails that provide access to the creek.

LU-6.13 Creek Preservation and Incorporation
Coordinate with Contra Costa Flood Control and Water Conservation District (CCFCD) to support creek preservation on the Mangini-Delu site and the incorporation of environmentally friendly flood control measures.

L NOTE: For additional goals and policies pertaining to creek preservation, restoration, and biological resources, please see Section 8.2 (Biological Resources) in the Environment and Sustainability Element.

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Focus Area 3 | Downtown Pleasant Hill
Downtown Pleasant Hill is the heart of the community. Located off Contra Costa Boulevard along Crescent Drive, Downtown is a thriving mixed-use environment, which is home to bustling restaurants, entertainment venues, commercial spaces, and retail shops. Downtown is surrounded by successful retail centers, as well as the City Hall complex and Pleasant Hill Park located directly west of Crescent Drive. Downtown is designated Mixed-Use, but is primarily retail, commercial, and office uses.

The 2040 General Plan envisions building upon the successes of Downtown Pleasant Hill and elevating the area further by incentivizing and promoting vertical mixed-use development, specifically along Crescent Drive. An increase of residential uses Downtown will further energize the area, bringing additional foot traffic and bolstering the nightlife and success of existing businesses. In an effort to enhance connectivity between mixed-use and commercial centers, the area is envisioned to expand upon pedestrian connections with additional paseos and wider sidewalks creating a more walkable and pedestrian-friendly environment. In an effort to build upon the civic pride within Pleasant Hill, the General Plan envisions an expansion of civic uses in addition to City Hall which could include public art, community gathering spaces, and a city arts/performing arts venue. Policies for Downtown encourage the expansion of amenities, entertainment options, and retail and commercial establishments for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. All new development in the Downtown Pleasant Hill focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.14 Downtown Identity
Continue to reinforce and enhance the identity of Downtown as the commercial, civic, and cultural center of Pleasant Hill.

LU-6.15 Downtown Expansion
Support the expansion of the Downtown commercial core to include the intersection of Contra Costa Boulevard and Gregory Lane, by further accommodating a broader array of uses and activities.

LU-6.16 Walkable Environment
Enhance the pedestrian connections between Downtown, Crescent Drive, City Hall, and adjacent commercial centers along Contra Costa Boulevard.

LU-6.17 Entertainment Hub
Enhance Downtown Pleasant Hill as the entrainment hub of the city by attracting new restaurants, entertainment venues, and retail establishments.

LU-6.18 Vertical Mixed-Use
Encourage the addition and conversion of underutilized upper floor spaces to incentivize additional residential uses.

LU-6.19 Civic-Oriented Uses
Encourage the establishment of civic-oriented uses Downtown such as a city arts/performing arts venue, further promoting Downtown as the civic center of the community.

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LU-6.20 Community Gathering Spaces
Support enhancements to community gathering spaces through additional amenities such as seating areas and public Wi-Fi.

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Focus Area 4 | Hookston Industrial Area
The Hookston Industrial Area is located on the far southeastern edge of Pleasant Hill. This area includes the only industrial land in the city and is currently surrounded by residential development. It has been recognized throughout the General Plan process as an important area that should be preserved for non-retail, service, and manufacturing jobs.

The 2040 General Plan envisions expanding on the diversity of uses, allowing the area to flourish and cater to workers in the vicinity. Preserving industrial development opportunities is key to the success of this area while recognizing the shift in urban industrial development. Allowing research and development, incubator businesses, start-up tech, and bio-tech will attract new and innovative employers to Pleasant Hill. In addition, this area will provide a greater emphasis on local workers by expanding flexible uses that are accessory to the primary industrial use. To further bolster the success of the Hookston Industrial area, the General Plan envisions an expansion of existing infrastructure, such as fiber optic cable, to provide ample opportunities for future businesses to thrive. All new development proposed within the Hookston Industrial focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.21 Enhancement of Industrial Sites
Support the incorporation of flexible accessory uses that benefit existing industrial businesses and employees.

LU-6.22 Diversity of Uses
Support the development of expanded light industrial, research and development, and collaborative workspaces within the Hookston Industrial Area.

LU-6.23 Low Employment Uses
Discourage the establishment of low employment uses such a warehousing and distribution centers in the Hookston Industrial Area.

LU-6.24 Flexible Development
Ensure that zoning regulations in the Municipal Code pertaining to industrial development are flexible enough to facilitate the conversion of underperforming industrial sites, into higher intensive uses.

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Focus Area 5 | Contra Costa Boulevard
The Contra Costa Boulevard area is located in central Pleasant Hill, serving as one of the primary roadway arterials in the City running parallel to Interstate 680. This area includes a mix of single-family residential, office, space, mixed-use development, and both strip and regional commercial. This area like other focus areas in the city faces challenges from compatibility of uses, specifically the existing single-family residential uses that are adjacent to the boulevard.

The 2040 General Plan envisions transforming Contra Costa Boulevard into a contemporary transitoriented corridor focused on multi-modal opportunities and denser development. In an effort to reduce incompatibility between development types, all single-family residential areas in this focus area will be re-designated to Mixed-Use to create consistency of development patterns. This shift in the fabric of Pleasant Hill from single-family to mixed-use will take decades to come to fruition and will require significant parcel consolidation.

The goal of transforming Contra Costa Boulevard is to create a lively, active environment, that is uniquely Pleasant Hill. The intent is to ensure high-quality projects and urban design characteristics as well as the integration of expanded pedestrian and bicycle facilities. To further create an energized corridor, the General Plan envisions the expanded allowance of creative outdoor spaces for the public as part of private developments. Additional opportunities for streetscape enhancements, outdoor dining, paseos connecting developments, and community gathering spaces will create a new and innovative neighborhood for the City. All new development proposed within the Contra Costa Boulevard focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.25 Transit-Oriented Development
Encourage the design and development of transit-oriented developments along Contra Costa Boulevard to support future transportation system enhancements.

LU-6.26 Strip Commercial
Support compact commercial development by discouraging new “strip” center development patterns along Contra Costa Boulevard. Strip centers are characterized by low-density commercial frontage with parking in front of the building and multiple access driveways.

LU-6.27 Pedestrian Oriented Development
Support the transformation of existing auto-oriented and strip commercial uses into attractive pedestrian-oriented developments that enhance the visual character and interest of the boulevard.

LU-6.28 Parcel Consolidation
Support parcel consolidation in the East Vivian Neighborhood to stimulate future mixed-use development.

LU-6.29 Limit Driveways and Curb Cuts
Support limiting new driveways and curb cuts and encourage consolidating existing driveways and curb cuts as Contra Costa Boulevard redevelops.

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LU-6.30 Street Activation
Encourage active street fronts to create vibrant spaces for the community to congregate, including paseos, courtyards, expanded outdoor dining, expanded sidewalks, and enhanced landscaping.

LU-6.31 Increased Residential Development
Support increased residential development along Contra Costa Boulevard in the form of either vertical or horizontal mixed-use projects.

LU-6.32 Commercial Use Design
Support the design of commercial uses on Contra Costa Boulevard that relate to, and reflect uses adjacent to and behind, those uses, with careful attention to design themes common to specific blocks along the boulevard.

LU-6.33 Mixed-Use Compatibility
Ensure that development of the mixed-use parcels on the west side of Contra Costa Boulevard considers the interface with the lower-density parcels to the west of Shirley Drive. The mixed-use area shall be connected to- not walled off from -, the lowerdensity residential area, but designed in a way that reduces conflict and promotes compatibility between uses.

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Focus Area 6 | Gregory Lane
The Gregory Lane area is located in central Pleasant Hill, connecting Contra Costa Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road. This area includes a diverse mix of uses from institutional, office, neighborhood business, multi-family, and single-family residential. Gregory Lane is heavily traveled connecting Downtown and Interstate 680, to City Hall, and the more traditional single-family residential areas of the City. Accordingly, in 2020, the City made upgrades to the roadway to slow traffic and implement additional safety measures to ensure a safer environment for all types of travelers. Similar to Contra Costa Boulevard, single-family residential uses abut and take access directly from Gregory Lane leading to incompatibility pressures and conflicts along the heavily travelled roadway.

The 2040 General Plan envisions transforming Gregory Lane into a neighborhood mixed-use corridor anchored by higher intensity development at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road to the west and Downtown/Contra Costa Boulevard to the east. In an effort to reduce incompatibility between development types, all single-family residential areas in this focus area will be reassigned with the lower intensity Neighborhood Mixed-Use land use designation to create consistency between development patterns. This shift in the fabric of Pleasant Hill from single-family to mixed-use will take decades to come to fruition and will require significant parcel consolidation. All new development proposed within the Gregory Lane focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.34 Transform Gregory Lane
Support the transformation of Gregory Lane into an attractive streetscape that includes neighborhood-serving mixed-use developments with active frontages facing the street, wider sidewalks, expanded bicycle lanes, and consistent landscaping.

LU-6.35 Parcel Consolidation
Support parcel consolidation along Gregory Lane, between Pleasant Hill Road and Contra Costa Boulevard to stimulate future neighborhood-serving mixed-use development.

LU-6.36 Parking Management Considerations
Support alternative parking management techniques and development standards for new development on Gregory Lane.

LU-6.37 Pedestrian Friendly Design
Encourage the expansion of Gregory Lane pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to create a friendlier multi-modal environment that increases overall safety.

LU-6.38 Neighborhood-Serving Mixed-Use
Encourage the development of Gregory Lane to attract low-intensity neighborhoodserving mixed-use development.

LU-6.39 Development Compatibility
Require Gregory Lane mixed-use projects to apply design and development techniques to ensure a seamless transition to adjacent low-density residential.

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Focus Area 7 | Taylor Boulevard
The Taylor Boulevard area is solely focused on the arterial roadway that connects the city of Concord at intersection of Contra Costa Boulevard and Sun Valley Boulevard to the city of Lafayette. Taylor Boulevard is a heavily used corridor that parallels the far western city limits of Pleasant Hill. Taylor Boulevard experiences cut-through traffic by commuters avoiding Contra Costa Boulevard and Interstate 680 during peak AM/PM travel periods. Over the years this has led to safety concerns not only for motorists but also pedestrians and bicyclists.

The 2040 General Plan does not envision any land use changes for this area. The intent for this focus area is to evaluate increased safety measures and traffic calming approaches to create a safer roadway for all users, while maintaining the existing roadway lane capacity. This can include the addition of separated bicycle lanes, reduction in speed limits, and limited enhanced pedestrian crossings at existing intersections. All future development or infrastructure upgrades proposed within the Taylor Boulevard focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.40 Safety Enhancements
Promote Taylor Boulevard safety enhancements for pedestrians and cyclists to lessen and mitigate potential vehicular collisions.

LU-6.41 Taylor Boulevard Access
Support limiting access points from development fronting Taylor Boulevard to enhance pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular safety.

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Focus Area 8 | Oak Park Boulevard
The Oak Park Boulevard area is located in southern Pleasant Hill adjacent to the city of Walnut Creek.

This area is primarily single-family density residential and commercial businesses. This area is currently anchored with several shopping centers and developments at the intersection of Oak Park Boulevard and Patterson Boulevard and by the Pleasant Hill Library. Similar to Gregory Lane, Oak Park Boulevard is heavily traveled and tends to funnel traffic further into residential areas of the City.

The 2040 General Plan envisions Oak Park Boulevard becoming a purely neighborhood mixed-use focused neighborhood. This shift will allow for an expansion of allowable uses, including multi-family residential throughout the focus area. The intent of these land use changes is to also further the success of the existing retail and commercial centers by incentivizing future development that will better serve the residents of the city. In an effort to reduce incompatibility between development types, all single-family residential areas in this focus area will be reassigned the lower intensity Neighborhood Mixed-Use land use designation to create consistency between development patterns. This shift in the fabric of Pleasant Hill from single-family to mixed-use will take decades to come to fruition and will require significant parcel consolidation. All new development proposed within the Oak Park Boulevard focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.42 Neighborhood-Serving Mixed-Use
Encourage the development of Oak Park Boulevard to attract low-intensity neighborhood-serving mixed-use development.

LU-6.43 Development Compatibility
Require Oak Park Boulevard mixed-use projects to apply design and development techniques to ensure a seamless transition between adjacent low-density residential.

LU-6.44 Commercial Nodes
Promote the investment and enhancement of the existing retail centers at Oak Park and Patterson Boulevard to create a vibrant commercial node.

LU-6.45 EBMUD Trail Connections
Encourage the connectivity of new Oak Park Boulevard development to the EBMUD Trail.

LU-6.46 Parcel Consolidation
Support parcel consolidation along Oak Park Boulevard, east of Patterson Boulevard to stimulate future neighborhood-serving mixed-use development.

LU-6.47 Parking Management Considerations
Support alternative parking management techniques and development standards for new development on Oak Park Boulevard.

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Focus Area 9 | Monument Boulevard
The Monument Boulevard area is located in eastern Pleasant Hill, adjacent to the city of Concord. This area is exclusively designated commercial and retail but is also home to the city’s only mobile home park. This focus area has one of the most congested intersections in the city that over the years has had several incidents that have raised safety concerns amongst community members. The focus area is surrounded by predominately single-family residential uses as well as Fair Oaks Elementary School to the south.

The 2040 General Plan envisions a revitalized Monument Boulevard focused on higher density development and an improved circulation and traffic network. This area will provide expanded retail and housing opportunities for the community while preserving the mobile home park on the northeast segment of the focus area. The expansion of mixed-use development in this area will create a unique village node for local residents to socialize and shop. All new development proposed within the Monument Boulevard focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.48 Pedestrian Connectivity
Require Monument Boulevard pedestrian upgrades including signalized crossings, bulb outs, and expanded sidewalks.

LU-6.49 Mobile Home Park Preservation
Encourage private-sector investments to maintain the existing mobile home park and discourage the conversion of the mobile home park to alternative uses.

LU-6.50 Circulation Enhancements
Require upgrades to the Monument Boulevard street network to improve overall traffic flow pending approval of new development.

LU-6.51 Gateway Entry
Support the implementation of city gateway signage or monument at the entrance to Pleasant Hill from Concord southwest of Mohr Lane.

LU-6.52 Iron Horse Trail Connections
Support and encourage new Monument Boulevard developments to provide secondary access and additional connections to the Iron Horse Trail.

LU-6.53 Increased Residential Development
Support increased residential development along Monument Boulevard in the form of either vertical or horizontal mixed-use projects.

L NOTE: For additional policies pertaining to circulation around Monument Boulevard, please see Section 5.1 (Roadway Network) in the Transportation and Circulation Element.

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Focus Area 10 | Ellinwood Way
The Ellinwood Way area is located in eastern Pleasant Hill, adjacent to Interstate 680. This area is exclusively office-oriented development, adjacent to multi-family residential and a number of hotels catering to business travelers. Compared to other areas in the city, the Ellinwood Way area is quite dense and currently has the infrastructure in place to support additional development.

The 2040 General Plan envisions transforming the underutilized office properties along Ellinwood Way to Mixed-Use Very-High Density. This conversion of land use would greatly expand the overall housing capacity in the city and allow for large-scale developments. The intent is to provide expanded housing opportunities for all Pleasant Hill residents while creating unique developments that further define Pleasant Hill as a standout community in the Bay Area. All new development proposed within the Ellinwood Way focus area is subject to the policies in this section, as well as other relevant sections of the General Plan.

LU-6.54 Office Conversion
Support the conversion of designated Ellinwood Way office sites to multi-family and mixed-use to provide additional housing and retail opportunities for Pleasant Hill residents.

LU-6.55 Freeway Buffering
Encourage additional Ellinwood Way buffering techniques to mitigate potential noise impacts from Interstate 680 on future mixed-use development.

LU-6.56 Standalone Residential
Support the inclusion of standalone multi-family residential developments on Ellinwood Way.

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3.7 Healthy Community
The City is committed to improving quality of life and increasing opportunities for residents to make healthy lifestyle choices. Improving access to healthy living requires making health a City priority. The City is committed to improving health and becoming a leader of and role model for healthy living.

Policies in this section express the City’s overarching commitment to healthy living and support its commitment to being a health leader in the community.

LU-7 Improve the health and well-being of all Pleasant Hill residents.

LU-7.1 Health in All Policies
Prioritize the overall health of residents in city strategies, programs, daily operations, and practices.

LU-7.2 Alternative Transportation Improvements
Support new development and infrastructure improvements in existing neighborhoods that enable and encourage people to drive less and walk, bike, and take public transit more.

LU-7.3 Remove Physical Barriers
Remove or plan for ways to address physical barriers that bisect neighborhoods and discourage walking or biking.

LU-7.4 Outdoor Spaces
Encourage all new development to include designated areas or other shared spaces for outdoor uses.

LU-7.5 Aging in Place
Promote community health, safety, and neighborhood cohesiveness by supporting a range of housing types, such as affordable, multi-generational, independent and assisted living, and neighborhood amenities that allow residents to age in place.

3.8 Environmental Justice
Effective environmental justice policies reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by reducing disproportionate exposure to pollutants or other hazards, encouraging healthy habits, prioritizing necessary infrastructure improvements and programs, and promoting civic engagement in the public decision-making process. Pleasant Hill is committed to fostering a healthy environment for all city residents The following goals and policies are intended to guide the advancement of environmental justice in Pleasant Hill.

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Ensure that all land use decisions benefit all residents and do not create a disproportionate burden to any resident based on age, identity, income, race, color, educational status, or national origin.

LU-8.1 Health and Safety Impacts
Consider potential adverse health and safety impacts associated with land use decisions and reduce negative impacts associated with hazardous materials, industrial activities, facility locations, and design features on City residents.

LU-8.2 Incompatible Land Uses
Prohibit the introduction of new incompatible land uses and environmental hazards into existing residential areas.

LU-8.3 Public Service and Infrastructure Equity
Provide public services and infrastructure, including parks, recreational facilities, community gardens, and public safety facilities, equitably to all city residents.

LU-8.4 Safe and Sanitary Housing
Provide standards for development that promote safe and sanitary housing through implementation of the Housing Element.

Redlining andSingle-Family Zoning
Although recognized as one of the most diverse regions in the United States, the Bay Area’s demographics often reflect the legacy of redlining and restrictive covenants that shaped many U.S. cities’ development in the 20th century. Redlining, defined as the practice of singling out neighborhoods often inhabited by BIPOC individuals and families and preventing access to home mortgages, has influenced the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic composition of the region’s communities.

To further enforce the prohibition of non-white individuals, developers turned to racial covenants, which prohibited “no person of any race other than the Caucasian or white race” from using or occupying residential properties in the titles of properties. Although no longer enforceable, the language used in these racial covenants remains today, with residents across the Bay Area surprised to find these provisions in titles for their homes. In July 2022, Contra Costa County released an implementation plan to respond to AB 1466, which calls for the removal of “unlawfully restrictive language” that was put into titles and other official documents.

City of Oakland. “2023-2031 Housing Element Draft-Public Review.” City of Oakland. May 2022.

Kendall, Marisa. “For whites only: Shocking language found in property docs throughout Bay Area.” The Mercury News. 27 February 2019.

Katsuda, Sharon. “New State Law Purges Racial Bans in Property Records.” NBC Bay Area. 5 July 2022.

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LU-9 Ensure all residents have equal access to healthy foods, education, green spaces, and medical services.

LU-9.1 Access to Community Assets
Identify and address gaps in access to residential, commercial, recreation facilities, natural open spaces areas, and physical and mental health resources, to help ensure that these resources are equally available to all residents.

LU-9.2 Equity in Capital Projects
Equitably invest in capital improvements citywide.

LU-9.3 Healthy Food Providers
Encourage farmers’ markets and healthier food options, including grocery and other stores that sell fresh food products, particularly near child-oriented uses. (e.g., schools, day care, parks).

LU-9.4 Government-issued Vouchers
Coordinate with farmer’s market vendors and local food retailers to accept payment through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), which allows residents in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to purchase food with their program benefits.

3.9 Civic Engagement
Racial, social, and environmental justice efforts must be rooted in a strong culture of civic engagement in the City’s decision-making processes. Studies have shown that well-rounded public engagement processes increase social capital in projects and promote equitable community development. The City is committed to goals and policies that build social capital through engagement and empowerment of the public, while emphasizing public participation, transparency, and inclusion. The purpose of this section is to ensure residents are informed and empowered related to City decisions that may impact their health and well-being. The following goals and policies relate to civic engagement in the public decision-making process.

LU-10 Fully engage the public in City decision-making and facilitate public involvement in civic life.

LU-10.1 Transparent Public Decision-Making
Ensure transparent public decision-making processes through effective public outreach, engagement, and participation that is inclusive of socially disadvantaged individuals and groups.

LU-10.2 Scheduling City Events
Schedule City events using different days, times, and formats (i.e., virtual and digital accessibility) to encourage and facilitate participation among community members with work, school, and other obligations that conflict with more traditional scheduling.

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LU-10.3 Community Budgeting
Engage the community through multiple participation opportunities in the City’s budget process.

LU-10.4 Collaboration
Continue to collaborate with other organizations and groups to provide services and programs for all city residents.

LU-10.5 Youth Engagement
Encourage students from all grades, including their families to attend and participate in City events, activities, and public meetings such as the City Council, Planning Commission, and Architectural Review Commission.

3.10 General Plan Consistency and Maintenance
The Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan is designed to be a living document that reflects the City’s needs and desires, which will evolve over time. The effectiveness of the General Plan ultimately depends on how the City implements and maintains the General Plan over its lifetime. This section is designed to ensure that the City provides for regular review and updating of this General Plan to ensure that it reflects the community’s needs and aspirations, as well as consistency with changes in State law.

LU-11 Promote the effective use and implementation of the General Plan Land Use Diagram.

LU-11.1 Land Use Diagram
Maintain and implement a Land Use Diagram describing the types of allowed land uses by geographic location and the density of allowed uses within each designation.

LU-11.2 Land Use Designations
Apply land use designation to all parcels of land as depicted on the General Land Use Diagram.

LU-11.3 Zoning Designations
Ensure that zoning designations are consistent with the General Land Use Diagram.

LU-11.4 General Plan Amendments
Ensure that amendments to the General Plan land use designations, General Plan Land Use Diagram or General Plan text are consistent with the General Plan vision, guiding principles, and relevant goals and policies.

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LU-12 Provide a clear framework for the ongoing administration, maintenance, and implementation of this General Plan consistent with State law.

LU-12.1 General Plan Review
Conduct a technical review of the General Plan as necessary to assure compliance with State law and responsiveness to current City needs.

LU-12.2 Implementation Program Monitoring
Maintain and annually review the General Plan Implementation Programs. As part of this process, the City shall update the prioritization of programs based on applicability, relevance, timing of initiation, and availability of funding.

3.11 Implementation Programs
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021 – 2025 2026 – 2030 2031 – 2040 AnnualOngoing
A Citywide Objective Design Standards
Prepare a comprehensive set of
citywide objective design standards for
all types of development (e.g.,
residential, mixed-use, commercial,
industrial) consistent with the policies
in the 2040 General Plan.

LU-1.3
LU-1.6
LU-1.7
LU-5.28
LU-5-29
LU-5.31
Planning
Division
City Council
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B Five-Year Review of Design Standards
Review and amend the citywide
objective design standards every five
years to ensure proposed development
is meeting the expectations of the
community and is properly
implementing the General Plan.

LU-1.3
LU-1.6
LU-1.7
LU-5.28
LU-5-29
LU-5.31
Planning
Division
City Council
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
C Streetscape Improvements
Install streetscape improvements,
pedestrian access elements, and public
spaces to areas outside of downtown,
and require new development in those
areas to incorporate complementary
features.

LU-1.4 Maintenance
Division
„
D Public Space Funding
Promote funding for public space
improvements in the City’s biannual
Capital Improvements Plan.

LU-1.4
LU-1.5
LU-1.8
Planning
Division
Maintenance
Division
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E In-lieu Options for Public Art, Benefits,
and Amenities Requirements
Prepare a study to explore in-lieu
options for public art requirements,
such as paying funds or setting aside
space for future installation for projects
below a certain size.

LU-1.5 Planning
Division
City Manager
„
F Utility Undergrounding Study
Conduct a study evaluating the
feasibility of requiring undergrounding
of utilities in conjunction with
installation or modification of public
and private improvements.

LU-1.8 Building
Division
Planning
Division
„
G Visual Impacts Minimization
Requirement
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to require
minimization of visual impacts from
structures adjacent to scenic routes.

LU-2.1
LU-2.2
Planning
Division
City Council
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021 – 2025 2026 – 2030 2031 – 2040 AnnualOngoing
H Scenic Route Landscaping Plans
Prepare provisions for scenic routes
and corridors landscaping plans,
including reviewing the scenic setback.

LU-2.1
LU-2.2
Planning
Division
Maintenance
Division
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I Mangini-Delu Master Plan
Prepare a Master Plan for the ManginiDelu site. The Master Plan at a minimum shall include:
ƒ a robust community outreach
and engagement process;
ƒ traffic study and parking analysis;
ƒ review of site orientation and
clustering of development;
ƒ incorporation of objective design
standards;
ƒ preservation of natural habitat;
ƒ inclusion of open space and
onsite amenities;
ƒ outreach and collaboration with
the Recreation and Park District;
and
ƒ review of compatibility and
consistency with surrounding
development.

LU-6.7 Planning
Division
City Council
City Manager
Engineering
Division
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J Taylor Boulevard Evaluation
Prepare an evaluation of potential
safety measures and traffic calming
options to address commute traffic
problems on Taylor Boulevard resulting
from cut-through traffic.

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LU-6.41
Engineering
Division
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
K Monument Boulevard Upgrades
Prepare an analysis of necessary
Monument Boulevard upgrades,
including signalized crossings, bulb
outs, expanded sidewalks, roadway
improvements, and gateway signage.

The analysis should include
improvement prioritization, cost
estimates, funding sources, and a
timeline for improvements.

LU-6.48
LU-6.51
LU-6.51
Engineering
Division
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L Pedestrian and Bicycle Barrier Removal
Prepare an analysis of the physical
barriers to walking and bicycling
throughout the city. Identify options and
prepare a program for barrier removal.

The analysis should include
improvement prioritization, cost
estimates, funding sources, and a
timeline for improvements.

LU-7.3 Engineering
Division
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M Five-year General Plan Review
Conduct a technical review of the
General Plan every five years and revise
and update as necessary to assure
compliance with State law and
responsiveness to current City needs.

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Division
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Pleasant Hill’s transportation network and services provide mobility for residents, employees, and visitors, and serve goods movement throughout the city. It is easy to think of transportation as primarily the roadway network, serving automobiles; but this network also serves other modes of transportation including walking, bicycling, and transit to and from the Pleasant Hill and surrounding BART stations, as well as relatively travel modes offered by Transportation Network Companies (TNCs). Pleasant Hill is also fortunate to encompass the Contra Costa Canal Trail, with connections to the Iron Horse Trail, allowing walking and biking trips to be made off-road with fewer vehicle interactions.

The five main tenets of the City’s transportation and circulation policy framework are listed below. All policy statements and programs support this framework.

1. Safety

2. Accessibility

3. Mobility

4. Connectivity

5. Community
Table of Contents
Section Title Page
Roadway Network .......................................................................................................... 3 Multimodal Transportation System............................................................................ 11 Complete Streets ......................................................................................................... 13 Pedestrian Facilities..................................................................................................... 15 Bicycle Facilities........................................................................................................... 17 Transit Services............................................................................................................ 20 Goods Movement......................................................................................................... 25 Travel Demand Management and VMT Reduction ................................................... 27 Implementation Programs .......................................................................................... 28 Item 10.1
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Key Terms
Arterial. A major roadway carrying the traffic of local and collector streets to and from freeways and other major streets, with controlled intersections and generally providing direct access to properties.

Collector. A roadway for traffic moving between arterial and local streets, generally providing direct access to properties.

Freeway. A highway serving high-speed traffic with no crossings interrupting the flow of traffic (i.e., no crossings at grade).

Local Street. A roadway providing direct access to properties and designed to discourage through traffic.

Complete Streets. A transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe and convenient access for all users regardless of their mode of transportation (such as bicycling and walking), age, and ability.

Level of Service (LOS). A qualitative measure used to rate a roadway segment’s traffic flow characteristics. LOS acts as an indicator of roadway performance relative to locally established standards for quality of service based on measures of speed, density, and congestion that are designated using letters from “A” (good) to “F” (poor). LOS can assist in determining when roadway capacity improvements are needed.

Multimodal. Transportation planning that considers various modes (such as automobile, bicycle, pedestrian, public transit) of travel and the connections between these modes.

Multiple Use Trails. Trails designed to facilitate multiple modes of use such as pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, and so forth.

Routes of Regional Significance. Roadways that carry significant through-traffic, connect two or more jurisdictions, serve major transportation hubs, or cross county lines. These routes are designated by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the Regional Transportation Planning Committees; Pleasant Hill is included within the TRANSPAC RTPC.

Transportation Demand Management (TDM). Strategies used to reduce vehicle travel, with an emphasis on reducing travel during peak periods. TDM is intended to incentivize developers and motorists to use alternative transportation modes or alter commute patterns to help reduce congestion and improve traffic flow without having to increase roadway capacity.

Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). The total amount of vehicular miles traveled by the service population of a specific site or area. VMT is used to analyze potential air quality and greenhouse gas impacts.

VMT is also the required metric used for the evaluation of environmental impacts as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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Roadway Network
Network Description
Figure TC-1 shows the existing roadway network in Pleasant Hill. The network includes freeways, arterials, collectors, and local streets, as described below.

Regional Freeways include the following:
ƒ Interstate 680 (I-680), a north-south freeway which generally runs along the eastern edge of the city and connects I-80 in Fairfield to US 101 and I-280 in Santa Clara County; ƒ State Route 4 (SR 4), an east-west four-to-six-lane freeway which connects I-80 in Pinole to eastern Contra Costa County and San Joaquin County; and ƒ State Route 24 (SR 24), a 10-to-12-lane freeway connecting I-680 in Walnut Creek to Oakland and the Bay Bridge.

Arterials are intended to carry traffic between areas of the city, direct service to major traffic generators, and connect to the freeway system. Arterials also often provide direct access to parcels, although medians commonly restrict left turn options. Arterials in Pleasant Hill include the following:
ƒ Buskirk Avenue –A north-south arterial street with traffic signals at Monument Blvd, along the Crossroads Shopping Center, Claire Drive, Mayhew Way, and Coggins Drive. Buskirk serves a variety commercial retail and residential land uses and is often utilized by through traffic traveling south from Monument Boulevard to the Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre BART station and destinations in Walnut Creek and Concord.
ƒ Chilpancingo Parkway –An east-west arterial street that connects to Concord Avenue from the east to Morello Avenue to the west in the City of Martinez, CA. Existing traffic signal connections in Pleasant Hill include Contra Costa Boulevard and Old Quarry Road. I-680 access is provided via the interchange at Contra Costa Boulevard. Chilpancingo Parkway attracts regional traffic to/from Diablo Valley College and adjacent shopping districts. Chilpancingo Parkway also serves adjacent commercial and medium-density multifamily residential development. The eastern extension of this parkway is Concord Avenue, a major access route to downtown Concord. ƒ Contra Costa Boulevard –A north-south arterial street traversing the city parallel to Interstate 680 with freeway access at several locations. Contra Costa Boulevard continues as Pacheco Boulevard north of the North City Limit and connects to North Main Street and a southbound I680 on-ramp to the south. The boulevard serves much of the city’s commercial and business development, as well as Diablo Valley College (via Viking Drive and Golf Club Road). Contra Costa Boulevard is designated a Route of Regional Significance. ƒ Geary Road –An east-west arterial street connecting the Lafayette/Hwy 24 area via Pleasant Hill Road to the east to Walnut Creek/I-680 along the south edge of the city. Geary Road serves regional traffic and provides a direct connection to the Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre BART.

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to various residential and commercial retail districts. Geary Road is designated a Route of Regional Significance.
ƒ Gregory Lane – An east-west arterial street connecting Pleasant Hill Road to Contra Costa Boulevard, with a direct connection serving exiting traffic from southbound I-680. West of Pleasant Hill Road, Gregory Lane becomes Grayson Road, a two-lane collector street west to Reliez Valley Road. This corridor serves east-west through-traffic, as well as residential, church, retail, and office uses.
ƒ Golf Club Road – An east-west four-lane divided arterial street connecting Contra Costa Boulevard to Paso Nogal Road, narrowing to a two-lane road west to its terminus at Contra Costa Country Club. Golf Club Road provides access to residential uses, Diablo Valley College, and several retail centers.
ƒ Monument Boulevard – An east-west arterial street connecting Contra Costa Boulevard to Cowell Road and Galindo Street in downtown Concord (the city limits is located just west of Mohr Lane). Monument Boulevard provides regional access to downtown Pleasant Hill and the Crossroads Shopping Center via a single-point urban interchange on I-680. See Figure TC-2. ƒ Oak Park Boulevard – An east-west arterial street connecting Pleasant Hill Road to Interstate 680, where it becomes Coggins Drive, a collector serving the Pleasant Hill BART Station area.

The boulevard serves through-travel and local residential and commercial access. ƒ Pleasant Hill Road and Alhambra Avenue – A north-south arterial street except as a collector street between Taylor Boulevard to Paso Nogal Road. Pleasant Hill Road serves intra-city and regional travel, and provides local access to adjacent residential areas and a school. North of Taylor Boulevard, Pleasant Hill Road is designated a Route of Regional Significance. ƒ Taylor Boulevard – An arterial street connecting Pleasant Hill Road to Contra Costa Boulevard, continuing as Sun Valley Boulevard east to I-680, and as Willow Pass Road east of I-680 into Concord. Taylor Boulevard carries local and through traffic. Taylor Boulevard has a median, higher speeds (45 to 55 mph), limited driveway access, and controlled intersections. Taylor Boulevard, as well as its extension to I-680 via Sun Valley Boulevard and its extension to SR 24 via Pleasant Hill Road, is designated a Route of Regional Significance.

Collectors provide access between arterials and local roadways. They connect adjacent neighborhoods, link neighborhoods to arterial streets, and carry through-traffic in residential, industrial, and commercial areas. Primary collectors in Pleasant Hill include:
ƒ Boyd Road – An east-west collector street linking Contra Costa Boulevard with Pleasant Hill Road and serving Sequoia Elementary and Middle Schools. ƒ Coggins Drive – An east-west collector street connecting Buskirk Avenue at Oak Park Boulevard to the city limits, where it turns south and continues as a county roadway.

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ƒ Cleaveland Road – A short north-south street connecting Downtown Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa Boulevard, and North Main Street.
ƒ Ellinwood Drive – A short east-west collector street connecting Contra Costa Boulevard to residential and commercial development between Contra Costa Boulevard and I-680. ƒ Grayson Road – An east-west collector street extending west from Gregory Lane at Pleasant Hill Road to Reliez Valley Road at the entrance to Oakmont Memorial Park. ƒ Hookston Road – A short two-lane east-west collector street connecting Buskirk Avenue south of the Crossroads Shopping Center to Bancroft Avenue. Hookston Road extends further east as a local roadway serving a residential area.
ƒ Morello Avenue – A north-south collector street connecting Chilpancingo Parkway to Taylor Boulevard. Morello Avenue provides access to Diablo Valley College via Viking Drive and Paso Nogal Road, and extends north to Martinez from the intersection at Chilpancingo Parkway. ƒ Norse Drive – A north-south collector street connecting Paso Nogal Road with Taylor Boulevard. ƒ Old Quarry Road – A short north-south collector street connecting Chilpancingo Parkway and Golf Club Road, providing access to Diablo Valley College at Golf Club Road. ƒ Paso Nogal Road – A curving collector street connecting Alhambra Avenue/Pleasant Hill Road just north of the city limits to Morello Avenue and extending from Morello at a separate intersection to Golf Club Road. Paso Nogal provides access to Diablo Valley College via its connection to Golf Club Road and serves direct residential access between Alhambra Avenue/Pleasant Hill Road and Morello Avenue.
ƒ Patterson Boulevard – A north-south collector street connecting Boyd Road to Oak Park Boulevard. Patterson Boulevard serves direct residential access as well as through traffic, and extends to the south into Walnut Creek as Putnam Boulevard. ƒ Viking Drive – An east-west collector street connecting Morello Avenue to Contra Costa Boulevard, providing access to Diablo Valley College, College Park High School, Valley View Middle School, and providing direct residential access.

The remaining roadways in Pleasant Hill are considered local roadways, whose primary function is to provide direct access to residential and commercial sites.

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Circulation Issues
Peak commute congestion is not unique to Pleasant Hill and has become a regular occurrence throughout the Bay Area. Sections of arterials like Contra Costa Boulevard and Taylor Boulevard, and I680 interchange areas, operate near capacity during the AM and PM peak commute periods. In most cases adding lanes is not feasible and would most likely not resolve congestion over the long term. A potential solution to peak commute congestion is to look at operational efficiency improvements and other innovations to manage congestion and match travel demand to available capacity. Some of Pleasant Hill’s arterials serve traffic cutting through the city. Many of these trips are appropriately using the city’s roadways, which connect to neighboring communities including Martinez, Lafayette, Concord, and Walnut Creek, while others cut through to avoid congestion on I-680. The challenge for Pleasant Hill is to maintain an efficiently-operating roadway network and discourage diverted regional traffic from the freeway.

Most school areas experience congestion around AM/PM drop-off and pick-up. Congestion is worsened when access routes and driveways onto school properties are limited. Schools with attendance areas extending beyond the Pleasant Hill city limits draw students from these areas, and results in long trip lengths, higher traffic volumes, and impacting many City streets. Steps that can reduce congestion include establishing school bus service, improving access to public transit for secondary and higher-education students, encouraging walking and bicycling through the establishment of safe routes to school (SR2S) programs and initiatives, better drop-off/pick-up circulation, and other tailored school site measures that target individual site opportunities for reducing vehicular traffic. In addition, private schools operating within the City can exacerbate traffic congestion as their student populations reside outside of the City limits. Requiring robust Transportation Demand Management (TDM) on private school operators can help to reduce congestion on City streets through programs such as private shuttle bus operations and carpool programs.

Many residential and collector streets have discontinuous sidewalks, making it difficult to safely walk from point A to point B. As adjacent parcels develop or redevelop, the City typically requires sidewalk improvements. However, where redevelopment is unlikely in the near-term, a prioritized plan for addressing these gaps in the network is needed.

Trends and shifts in lifestyle and other factors have affected travel demand, mode choices, peak periods of use, and circulation patterns. These factors include:
ƒ Remote work schedule
ƒ Widespread use of virtual meeting platforms
ƒ Online shopping
ƒ Online food ordering
ƒ Travel restrictions
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Figure TC-7 is intended to illustrate possible access and connectivity on the transportation network, and is not intended to be used as a design or a construction document.

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Establish and maintain a safe and efficient circulation system that emphasizes the use of existing arterial and collector roadways, paths, and bike lanes.

TC-1.1 Rights-of-Way
Maintain existing circulation system rights-of-way, except as necessary to address localized congestion areas.

TC-1.2 Multimodal Travel Options
Develop a connected network of vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities that provide continuous, safe, and comfortable travel for users of all ages, abilities, and transportation modes.

TC-1.3 Community Input on Complete Streets
When planning and designing for complete streets, receive input from groups and individuals representing the various types of users of City streets.

TC-1.4 Community Input on Roadway Improvements
Support the sponsoring of forums to obtain citizen input to develop roadway improvements aimed at improving traffic circulation, reduce traffic speeding, and maximizing person throughput.

Improve traffic circulation along the city roadway network.

TC-2.1 Traffic Plan Requirement
Require new development to establish comprehensive construction traffic plans, for approval by City staff, which denote haul routes, detours, and other factors that may impact public safety.

TC-2.2 Level of Service
Maintain a Level of Service (LOS) of LOS D or better (as defined in this Element) for all public roadways, including Routes of Regional Significance, except when maintaining LOS D would require infrastructure changes that conflict with General Plan policies or programs affecting the pedestrian network, bicycle network, safe routes to school plans, or transit access. Provide biennial (every two years) data collection, monitoring, and reporting.

TC-2.3 LOS Standards and Conditions of Approval
Approve new development which at least meets or is mitigated to meet adopted LOS standards, as documented in the City Findings of Consistency.

TC-2.4 Traffic Impact Study
Require traffic impact studies (including VMT and LOS analysis) as part of the application review process for development projects.

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TC-2.5 Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Require robust transportation demand management with all new private development that requires establishment of incentives and programs to reduce traffic congestion including annual reporting to ensure transportation demand management goals for a project are being met and to correct transportation demand management practices.

TC-2.6 Safe Routes to School (SR2S)
Establish a Safe Routes to School program in collaboration with the school districts and private schools that identifies and promotes suggested routes to school and incentivizes students and parents to use alternative transportation modes for school commutes.

TC-2.7 Retail, Commercial, and Industrial Areas
Develop a plan to improve site access, circulation, and safety to support potential future development and re-development of certain retail, commercial and industrial areas where warranted.

Encourage slower vehicle speeds and discourage cut-through traffic along City roadways, especially within residential neighborhoods and along freeway bypass routes.

TC-3.1 Residential Streets
Prioritize traffic calming improvements and enforcement efforts along residential roadways that have recurring cut-through traffic or excessive speeding.

TC-3.2 Arterial and Collector Streets
Minimize opportunities for regionally generated cut-through vehicle travel in the city as part of new roadway projects or projects within public roadways.

TC-3.3 Vehicle Traffic Calming Devices
Consider traffic calming devices such as lane narrowing, widening medians, neighborhood traffic circles, roundabouts, and landscaping to discourage cut-through vehicle traffic.

TC-3.4 Alternative Methods to Prevent Cut-Through Vehicle Traffic Consider the use of alternative street surfacing materials, traffic diverters, special designs, and stop signs to prevent cut-through traffic on residential streets.

TC-3.5 Monument Boulevard Triangle Congestion
Support the reconfiguration of the Monument Boulevard Triangle circulation network and to improve vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle safety while reducing congestion anticipated from future development.

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TC-3.6 School Area Congestion
Work with the Mount Diablo Unified School District, private schools, and Diablo Valley College to address traffic speeds and congestion near schools and on key access routes.

Reduce congestion and vehicle trips through land use planning.

TC-4.1 Transportation Mode Mix
Plan for appropriate mix of transportation modes and the infrastructure to support these modes to meet community needs.

TC-4.2 Develop Thoroughfares
Develop and improve thoroughfares based on existing and proposed land use patterns and projected demand.

TC-4.3 Urban Limit Line
Promote orderly and efficient growth in existing urban areas and protect open space by adhering to the County’s Urban Limit Line, which the City has adopted.

TC-4.4 Infill Development
Support infill and development in existing urban areas and around key transit facilities.

TC-4.5 Correlation Between Land Use and Transportation
Support land use patterns that make more efficient use of the transportation system, such as locating development near transit routes and high-quality bicycle/pedestrian facilities, minimizing new driveways, consolidating parking, and other best practice urban design measures.

Multimodal Transportation System
A true multimodal transportation system accommodates all modes of travel, including alternatives to driving. A holistic approach provides a system of local streets that meet the needs of all transportation system users (e.g., cyclists, pedestrians, motorists, transit riders). Driving alone increases congestion on the roadway system and increases the generation of vehicle-miles traveled per capita. It is important to provide Pleasant Hill residents, workers, and visitors with the full range of travel mode options so that those who want to travel by alternative modes can do so.

Mobility options are expanding due to technological innovations and increasing interest in alternatives to private auto ownership, the health benefits of active transportation modes, and combatting climate change. Transportation network companies (TNCs) are providing mobility as a service, and while the TNC business model will likely change over time, these services have become part of the transportation decision-making process for travelers. New self-owned and shared forms of “micro-mobility” like electric scooters (e-scooters) and electric bikes (e-bikes) have expanded rapidly in major cities across Item 10.1
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the United States and may act as a catalyst for encouraging more active transportation use and divert some short distance trips from low occupancy automobile use.

The prospect of autonomous vehicles (AVs) may result in a transportation future where many citizens might not own a vehicle, but still ride in an automobile.

The following goals and policies are intended to improve multimodal transportation in Pleasant Hill.

Support a vibrant, walkable environment that encourages alternative (non-driving) modes of transportation.

TC-5.1 Evaluate Multimodal Facility Needs
Evaluate the needs of transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities and/or access for new development as part of the review process, and require new development to incorporate transit, bicycle, and pedestrian access where feasible and appropriate, consistent with the Circulation Element and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (when adopted).

TC-5.2 Impact Mitigation Costs
Require new development to pay costs necessary to mitigate project impacts on the local and regional transportation system, including establishment of trails and other alternatives to vehicle use as specified in the Capital Improvement Plan and Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

TC-5.3 Mobility Technology Support
Identify and implement technology that supports walking, biking, commuting, and other alternative transportation modes within the City including infrastructure that supports micro mobility use within the City.

Reduce reliance on the automobile by promoting alternative modes of transportation.

TC-6.1 Encourage Non-Driving Forms of Personal Mobility Encourage bicycling, walking, and other forms of personal mobility, like e-scooters, ebikes, and neighborhood electric vehicles, as energy conserving, non-polluting modes of travel.

TC-6.2 Private Development of Transportation Facilities Encourage private entities to develop and maintain publicly accessible transportation facilities, including transit, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities.

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overall project impacts on these resources including e-Bike charging stations and free use e-Bike pod stations for residential and commercial development.

TC-6.4 Amenities for Non-Driving Modes of Transportation Require new development with more than 10 housing units or over 5,000 square feet of non-residential uses to include amenities that encourage active modes of transportation that reduce pollution or VMT as a benefit to the community (e.g., bicycle lockers/racks, showers, dedicated vanpool or carpool parking areas, dedicated shuttle services, e-bike charging stations innovative bus shelter designs).

TC-6.5 Encourage Development of Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Encourage development of infrastructure (public and private) to support the use of electric and other alternative fuel vehicles.

TC-6.6 Leverage Regional Trail Facilities
Encourage the exploration of regional approaches to the use of inter-jurisdictional trails such as the Contra Costa Canal Trail and the Iron Horse Trail for trip purposes.

Focus on integrated regional transportation planning to better serve the residents of Pleasant Hill.

TC-7.1 Multi-Jurisdictional Transportation Planning
Participate in multi-jurisdictional transportation planning through TRANSPAC and CCTA activities to ensure all City planning efforts, projects, and developments comply with regional requirements and standards.

TC-7.2 Transportation Conflict Resolution
Participate in the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's conflict resolution process as needed to resolve disputes related to preparation and implementation of Action Plans and other programs described in this Element.

TC-7.3 Routes of Regional Significance Designations
Work with TRANSPAC and CCTA in the designation of Routes of Regional Significance.

TC-7.4 Central County Action Plans for Routes of Regional Significance Work with TRANSPAC to update and implement the Central County Action Plans for Routes of Regional Significance.

Complete Streets
Complete streets are streets designed to enable convenient, safe access for everyone, accommodating a broad range of transportation modes. This includes pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities.

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The California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (Assembly Bill 1358), as well as recent changes in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and congestion management law, highlight a need for mobility elements to have a broader focus that emphasize other travel modes beyond driving. It requires jurisdictions to provide local streets with facilities that meet the needs of all transportation system users (e.g., cyclists, pedestrians, motorists, transit riders) when updating their general plans.

Complete streets should be part of a comprehensive, integrated, and connected transportation network. Complete streets should include a balanced design that accommodates all modes of transportation, varied uses and activities, and diverse, context-sensitive streetscape elements.

Pedestrian and bicycle facilities should be safe, efficient, and well-maintained.

The following goals and policies address complete streets in Pleasant Hill.

Encourage the development of a comprehensive and integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design features that allow safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors, youth, and families.

TC-8.1 Complete Streets Principles
Apply complete streets principles when building new, or rehabilitating existing, roadways, consider the following design elements:
ƒ Sidewalks and curbs as a standard design principle.
ƒ Bicycle lanes and/or shared lanes as a standard design principle. ƒ Transit accessibility as a standard design principle. ƒ Shade trees and planting strips as a standard design principle along roadways.

TC-8.2 Review for Complete Streets
Review street reconstruction, new development, and utility projects to incorporate complete street elements when feasible, including trails, bus stop enhancements, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities.

TC-8.3 Regional Complete Streets Planning
Coordinate internally and with other agencies to plan for the provision of complete streets regionally.

TC-8.4 Multi-Modal Roadways
Consider the needs of vehicles, bicycle, and pedestrians on all city roadways and facilities.

TC-8.5 Reduce Vehicle Speeds
Support the reduction of vehicle speeds using engineering and design techniques, community education, and evaluation and planning strategies rather than relying solely on enforcement.

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TC-8.6 Wide Sidewalks for Shared Use
Provide wide sidewalks to allow shared use by pedestrians, bicyclists, and nonmotorized modes of transportation, as directed by the City Engineer.

TC-8.7 Limit Roadway Widening
Limit roadway widening and prioritize bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements within the right of way to increase roadway capacity that does not conflict with emergency access requirements.

TC-8.8 New Development Neighborhood Traffic Impacts
Require developer participation in the cost of installation of traffic calming measures to reduce neighborhood traffic impacts through fee payments or direct contribution as a condition of approval, if applicable.

TC-8.9 Coordinate with Pavement Improvement Projects
Coordinate pedestrian facility improvements with pavement improvement projects (e.g., repaving and restriping).

TC-8.10 Visually Appealing Medians and Street Edges
Provide enhanced landscape medians and street edges that are visually appealing and provide shade and buffers for pedestrians and cyclists.

TC-8.11 Traffic Safety Corridors
Identify Traffic Safety Corridors along Suggested Routes to School and protected residential neighborhoods, as allowed through California Assembly Bill 43 – Traffic Safety to establish lower speed streets to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Pedestrian Facilities
The City’s pedestrian facilities consist of sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, curb ramps and pedestrian-scale street lighting, as well as the Contra Costa Canal Trail which runs north-south through the city and connects to the Iron Horse Trail, and several other shorter off-road pathways. The Contra Costa Canal Trail and Iron Horse Regional Trail help provide access to commercial and residential areas, schools, public transportation, and other community facilities throughout Pleasant Hill and its surrounding communities.

While sidewalks are provided on many city streets, some streets have gaps in the sidewalk network. In addition, walking can be uncomfortable on higher-traffic, higher-speed streets such as Contra Costa Boulevard, Taylor Boulevard, Gregory Lane, and others. Such streets form an effective obstacle for pedestrians needing to cross the street, as does Interstate 680. These barriers can discourage walking as a means to get to work, school, shopping, and recreational destinations.

The following goals and policies address pedestrian facilities and needs in Pleasant Hill. See also goals TC-11 and 12 and their supporting policies, which address pedestrian concerns along with bicyclist’s concerns.

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Prioritize a safe and connected pedestrian network for users of all ages and abilities.

TC-9.1 Pedestrian Safety
Maintain and upgrade the City’s pedestrian system by installing or upgrading sidewalks, warning devices, crosswalks, and other pedestrian aids where appropriate, including particular consideration for the needs of users of all ages and abilities.

TC-9.2 Pedestrian Connections
Require new development to use best practices in providing pedestrian connections between sites and existing and planned pedestrian facilities, including those identified in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and other relevant plans and documents.

TC-9.3 Enhance Pedestrian Crossings
Enhance pedestrian crossings on all arterial and collector roadways.

TC-9.4 Sidewalk Maintenance
Maintain existing sidewalks to meet ADA requirements, including removal or relocation of objects obstructing pedestrian path and installation of wider or detached sidewalks with a buffer separation from vehicular traffic, where feasible.

TC-9.5 Sidewalk Guidelines and Standards
Establish sidewalk standards and guidelines for enhancing existing sidewalk and installation of new sidewalks.

TC-9.6 Planning for Pedestrian Improvements
Ensure all planning processes, such as PUD Concept Plans, Master Plans and Specific Plans, identify areas where pedestrian improvements can be made, such as new connections, increased sidewalk width, improved crosswalks, improved lighting, and new street furniture.

TC-9.7 Enhance Street Lighting
Enhance street lighting to provide for better pedestrian safety.

TC-9.8 Sidewalk Improvements
Improve sidewalks to facilitate access by users of all ages and abilities.

TC-9.9 Sidewalk Plan
Create a sidewalk plan that identifies key routes and high-priority sidewalk throughout the city and establishes an implementation plan for eliminating the sidewalk gaps and enhancement.

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Provide well-designed and well-maintained off-street paths and trails.

TC-10.1 Prioritize Linkages
Design and maintain a pedestrian system that provides connections between trails and access to roadways and parking.

TC-10.2 Safe and Interconnected Trails
Work with other responsible/owner agencies to ensure the trails system is designed to be safe and interconnected, incorporating on-street connections where needed, designed for pedestrians and/or bicyclists, and consistent with other relevant plans.

TC-10.3 Safe Trail Crossings
Provide safe trail crossings at surface streets for all non-motorized users. This requires the installation of signs, striping, pavement markings, and actuated traffic control devices, where applicable.

TC-10.4 New Trails
Coordinate with East Bay Municipal Utility District and other agencies to explore new trail opportunities to provide connections to parts of the City without off-road bicycle and pedestrian connections.

Bicycle Facilities
Bikeways are classified into the following four types:
ƒ Class I Bikeways (Bike Paths) are also described as shared paths (shared with pedestrians) or multi-use paths and provide a completely separate right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicyclists and pedestrians with minimized vehicle and pedestrian cross-flow. ƒ Class II Bikeways (Bike Lanes) are lanes for bicyclists generally adjacent to outer vehicle travel lanes with special lane markings, pavement legends, and signage. ƒ Class IIB Bikeways (Buffered Bike Lanes) are lanes for bicyclists with a designed buffer space to adjacent vehicle travel lanes without vertical elements within the buffer space. ƒ Class III Bikeways (Bike Routes) are designated by signs or pavement markings for shared use with pedestrians or motor vehicles but have no separated bike right-of-way or lane striping. ƒ Class IV Bikeways (Cycle Tracks or Protected Bike Lanes) provide a right-of-way designated exclusively for bicycle travel within a roadway and which are protected from other vehicle traffic with devices including, but not limited to, grade separation, flexible posts, inflexible physical barriers, or parked cars.

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The Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan anticipated for adoption in 2023, guides the expansion and improvement of bicycle facilities citywide. The Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan network includes bicycle facility gap closures on key routes, bicycle facilities, and bicycle facility upgrades (e.g., from Class III to Class I, Class II, or Class IV). The recommended network would create a completer and more connected bicycle network within Pleasant Hill and connect bicyclists to high-demand destinations within and adjacent to the city.

The following goals and policies address bicycle facilities and bicyclist needs in Pleasant Hill and are consistent with the Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

Increase the number of bicycle and pedestrian trips by users of all ages and abilities.

TC-11.1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Network
Support a network of safe and comfortable bikeway and pedestrian facilities connecting neighborhoods and destinations in Pleasant Hill and adjacent jurisdictions.

TC-11.2 Street Design
Require street cross-sections to accommodate bicyclists, micro-mobility users, and pedestrians.

TC-11.3 Protected Bicycle Facilities
Consider incorporating protected bicycle and pedestrian facilities in higher density land use areas and along major transportation corridors to the greatest extent feasible.

Strive to eliminate all fatal and serious injury bicycle and pedestrian-related crashes.

TC-12.1 Collision Database
Create a traffic count data and collision database and work with applicable City departments and law enforcement to map collision data for identifying problem areas.

TC-12.2 Design Standards
Support design upgrades to bicycle and pedestrian facilities to increase connectivity and safety citywide.

TC-12.3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Education
Support bicycle and pedestrian safety education in all Pleasant Hill schools. Continue to support Safe Routes to Schools programs to address pedestrian and bicycle safety.

TC-12.4 Safe Routes to School (SR2S)
Support Safe Routes to School infrastructure and education and encouragement programs to address and enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety. Develop Suggested Route to School maps for Pleasant Hill schools to help prioritize infrastructure improvements along routes supporting student commutes.

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TC-12.5 Technology Safety Enhancements
Identify and deploy technology solutions to support bicycle and pedestrian safety through the City including passive detection systems at traffic signals and trail crossings.

TC-12.6 Bike Route Connectivity
Develop and sign a network of bicycle routes that provide connectivity among homes, job centers, schools and other frequently visited destinations.

TC-12.7 Emphasis on Walking and Biking
Encourage more people to walk and bicycle for a variety of purposes.

TC-12.8 Bicycle Parking
Support the expansion of the bicycle parking network in Pleasant Hill.

TC-12.9 Supportive Infrastructure
Encourage the implementation of supportive infrastructure and programs.

TC-12.10 Safe Intersections for Bicycles
Ensure adequate crossing times and detection for bicycle users at signalized intersections.

TC-12.11 Commute Information
Promote 511 Contra Costa alternative commute mode materials to encourage reduced reliance on vehicular use.

TC-12.12 Bike to Work Day
Promote and support a Bike to Work Day.

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Transit Services
Pleasant Hill’s central location within the East Bay provides access to surrounding cities and communities, as well as to other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. While the suburban setting lends itself to vehicular use as a preferred mode of travel, many trips can be made by public transit. The city’s transit services are described below.

BART
The Pleasant Hill BART station is located just southeast of the city limits in the unincorporated County, at Contra Costa Centre. The station provides connections for all modes of travel and serves as a transit village for local and regional transit services. The BART Yellow Line serves travel between Pittsburg/Antioch and San Francisco, including the San Francisco International Airport (as shown in Figure TC-4). Via connections in Oakland, riders can travel to Richmond, Milpitas, and Dublin/Pleasanton. Contra Costa Centre is also home to several regional and local bus routes with service to San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Fairfield, Vallejo, and Pleasanton/Dublin. In addition to the Contra Costa County Transit Authority’s County Connection routes, described below, regional connections are provided by Fairfield and Suisun Transit, Solano Express, and Wheels Express.

County Connection
County Connection routes traverse the city, providing access to Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill BART, Downtown Pleasant Hill (as shown in Figure TC-5), the Martinez Amtrak Station, and other key destinations (refer to Figure TC-3).

The following goals and policies address transit service in Pleasant Hill.

Reduce congestion and vehicle trips through non-automobile transportation.

TC-13.1 Bus and Rail Services
Coordinate with local transit providers (i.e., bus, paratransit, and rail service) to provide expanded schedules and services that meet the needs of Pleasant Hill residents.

TC-13.2 Innovative Transportation Technologies
Work with transit providers, employers, schools, and developers to encourage innovative technologies that promote more effective and expanded use of transit and facilitate other innovations to serve first and last mile travel, such as mobility hubs and micro-mobility (e-scooters, e-bikes).

TC-13.3 Support County Connection Improvements
Support County Connection to improve all types of accessibility and comfort for their facilities and to incorporate intermodal facilities where feasible.

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TC-13.4 Transit for Commuters and Special Needs Populations Work with transit providers and other regional TDM entities to promote and incentivize use of transit for commuters, seniors, students, and persons with disabilities.

TC-13.5 Senior Van Service
Maintain the City's Senior Van Service for residents over the age of 55, subject to the availability of funding.

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TC-4 is intended to illustrate transportation network, connectivity, and mobility for all users at the BART Station area.

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TC-5 is intended to illustrate transportation network, connectivity, and mobility for all users in the downtown area. It is not intended to govern land uses.

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Goods Movement
Pleasant Hill relies on efficient and reliable commercial truck routes to accommodate and facilitate goods movement that is essential for supporting economic growth and quality of life. On-going changes in on-demand goods delivery services and increases in e-commerce are changing the way members of the community purchase and receive goods, which changes the nature of mobility for people and freight. Since these types of deliveries are expected to increase over the coming years, it is important to address the needs of goods movement and the unique needs of trucks and delivery vehicles in order to limit the impacts associated with e-commerce.

The following roadways are designated truck routes within the city as shown on Figure TC-6. Other roadways can be used by trucks for direct pick-up or delivery, emergency vehicles, public utility vehicles, buses, and certain other purposes:
ƒ Buskirk Avenue
ƒ Contra Costa Boulevard
ƒ Geary Road
ƒ Gregory Lane
ƒ Grayson Road between Pleasant Hill Road and Taylor Boulevard ƒ Monument Boulevard
ƒ North Main Street
ƒ Pleasant Hill Road between Taylor Boulevard and Devon Avenue ƒ Taylor Boulevard
The following goal and supporting policies address goods movement in Pleasant Hill:

Provide for the safe and efficient movement of goods to support commerce, industry, and the community.

TC-14.1 Minimize Truck Conflicts
Minimize potential conflicts between trucks and pedestrian, bicycle, and transit travel on streets designated as truck routes.

TC-14.2 Minimize Truck Loading and Unloading Conflicts
Minimize potential conflicts between truck loading and unloading and pedestrian, bicycle, and transit travel.

TC-14.3 Minimize Truck Impacts on Air Quality and Noise Levels Minimize the impact of truck parking and loading/unloading activities on air quality and noise levels.

TC-14.4 Truck Route Network
Develop a signage program that identifies truck routes.

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Travel Demand Management and VMT Reduction
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is the application of strategies to reduce vehicle travel with the goal of reducing vehicle miles of travel (VMT) and its corresponding impact on air quality and greenhouse gases. TDM implementation can also reduce congestion and improve traffic flow without having to increase the capacity or physical size of transportation infrastructure.

The following goal and supporting policies address TDM and overall VMT reduction in Pleasant Hill:

Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle trip lengths and manage vehicle congestion through a comprehensive program of transportation resources and services.

TC-15.1 TDM Alternatives
Meet the increased transportation needs of the community with Transportation Demand Management alternatives.

TC-15.2 Require TDM Programs
Require new development to implement appropriate TDM programs to encourage walking, biking, carpooling, and transit use, and to reduce vehicle trips.

TC-15.3 TDM for New Development
All new development with more than 10 housing units or over 5,000 square feet of nonresidential uses shall be required to include a detailed and measurable TDM program.

TC-15.4 Require Travel Demand Model Application
Require the City or developers to apply CCTA's travel demand model and Technical Procedures to the analysis of land use projects requiring General Plan Amendments (GPAs) and developments exceeding specified threshold per Measure J requirements.

TC-15.5 Help Maintain Travel Demand Modeling System
Assist CCTA in maintaining its travel demand modeling system by providing information on proposed transportation improvements, including those adopted as part of the City's Capital Improvement Program, planned and approved development within the city and long-range plans relative to MTC/ABAG's projections for household and jobs within the city.

TC-15.6 TDM Measures for Non-Residential Land Uses
Encourage measures to reduce vehicular trips and vehicle-miles travelled (VMT).

Examples are the provision of on-site childcare and after-school care facilities, and onsite modular mini-conference rooms for virtual meetings.

TC-15.7 Project-level TDM Plans
Require preparation and implementation of project-level TDM Plans with the following TDM measures for future land use development projects facilitated by the 2040 General Plan that do not meet CCTA screening criteria and thresholds.

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Implementation Programs
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
A Transportation System Management
Ordinance
Update the transportation system
management (TSM) ordinance or
resolution as needed, to comply with
CCTA's model TSM ordinance.

TC-1 Engineering
Division
„
B Vision Zero
Adopt and maintain a Vision Zero action
plan that monitors areas of high
accident rates and identify mitigation
measures to eliminate traffic related
fatalities and severe injuries.

TC-1
TC-3.3
TC-12.1
Engineering
Division
„ „
C Right-of-way Improvement
Identification
Identify specific roadway segments
where improvements may be needed to
improve safety, circulation, multimodal
access, or other infrastructure needs.

TC-1.1 Engineering
Division
„
D LOS Standards
Amend the General Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, Capital Improvement
Program or other relevant City plans and
regulations as necessary to attain the
LOS standards and establish VMT
criteria.

TC-2.2 Engineering
Division
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
E Evaluate Congested Intersections
Every five (5) years, evaluate citywide
intersection level-of-service for peak
hour congestion and develop mitigation
measures.

TC-2.2
TC-2.3
TC-2.4
Engineering
Division
„ „ „ „
F Commercial Area
Develop a plan to improve access,
circulation, and safety for potential
future development and re-development
of the Monument Boulevard Triangle as
shown in Figure TC-2.

TC-2.7 Engineering
Division
City Manager
„ „
G Non-automobile Commute Incentives
Prepare an analysis of potential
incentives to encourage City employees
to commute to work using alternative
means, including BART and bus passes,
ridesharing, van pooling, and secure
bicycle storage facilities.

TC-6
TC-6.1
TC-6.3
TC-6.4
Engineering
Division
City Manager
„
H Regional Transportation Mitigation
Program Implementation
Implement TRANSPAC's Regional
Transportation Mitigation Program as
needed when assessing new
development and its impacts to regional
and sub-regional routes.

TC-7.1 Engineering
Division
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021 – 2025 2026 – 2030 2031 – 2040 AnnualOngoing
I Complete Streets Best Practices
Develop and apply a Complete Streets
best practices checklist to guide the
design and review of proposed
transportation improvement projects
incorporating appropriate provisions
from standard reference guidelines
from federal, state and local sources
(e.g., Federal Highway Administration,
Caltrans, MTC, ABAG, ITE, etc.).

TC-8.1 Engineering
Division
„
J Citywide Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian
Master Plan
Update every seven (7) years the
Citywide Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian
Master Plan to specify bicycle and
pedestrian facility networks, and to
identify and prioritize bicycle and
pedestrian facility needs in the city.

TC-11.1 Engineering
Division
„„„ „
K Explore Independent Alignments
Prepare an analysis of potential for the
dedication and preservation of
independent alignments, including
utility, abandoned waterways, and
railroad rights-of-ways, for the
development of bicycle paths.

TC-11.1
TC-12.4
TC-12.5
Engineering
Division
„
L Review and Maintenance of
Benchmarks
Ensure public bicycle and pedestrian
needs are regularly reviewed by
preparing and maintaining benchmark
pedestrian and bicyclist volumes and
movements.

TC-12 Engineering
Division
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
M Collision Database
Prepare and regularly update a collision
database to track and implement
transportation public safety measures.

TC-12.1 Engineering
Division
Police
Department
„ „
N Bicycle and Pedestrian Design
Standards
Prepare updated design standards and
upgrades for bicycle and pedestrian
facilities consistent with the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan.

TC-12.2 Engineering
Division
Planning
Department
„
O Accessibility Improvements Grants
Identify and apply for grants that may
be used to assist in the funding of
projects that will improve access for
persons with disabilities.

TC-13.4 Engineering
Division
City Manager
„
P Incentivized Reduced Vehicle Trips
Create incentives for existing employers
to reduce their vehicle trips.

TC-15
TC-15.1
TC-15.2
Engineering
Division
City Manager
„
Q Promote Carpools and Vanpools
Promote the use of carpools and
vanpools by supporting and advertising
services and programs implemented by
511ContraCosta.org, which operates
transportation demand management
(TDM) programs and services in the
city.

TC-15.1
TC-15.2
City Manager „
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021 – 2025 2026 – 2030 2031 – 2040 AnnualOngoing
R Transportation Demand Management
System
Develop a transportation demand
management program checklist and
seek to fund TDM fee.

TC-15.1
TC-15.2
TC-15.3
TC-15.4
Engineering
Division
Planning
Division
„
S Capital Improvement Plan
Prepare and regularly update a Capital
Improvement Plan that identifies
roadways and transportation
improvements needed to implement the
general plan goals and policies for each
five-year planning period, including the
budgeting of local funds, development
fees, and various State/Federal grants
secured for the implementation of the
various projects and programs.

TC-15.5 Engineering
Division
City Manager
„
T Suggested Routes to School
Develop a Suggested Route to School
Program that includes new Suggested
Routes to School Map and Education &
Encouragement programs.

TC-12.4 Engineering
Division
City Manager
„
U Bike Route Connectivity
Develop and sign a network or bicycle
routes that provide connectivity among
homes, job centers, schools, and other
frequently visited destinations.

TC-12.5 Engineering
Division
City Manager
„
V Truck Route Network
Develop a signage program that
identifies truck routes.

TC-14.3 Engineering
Division
City Manager
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
W Non-motorized Bicycle Requirements
Develop city code requirements
regarding the use of non-motorized
bicycles including compliance and
enforcement.

TC-6.1 Engineering
Division
City Manager
Planning
Department
Police
Department
„
X E-Bike and E-Scooter Requirements
Develop city code requirements
regarding the use of e-bikes and escooters including compliance and enforcement.

TC-6.1 Engineering
Division
City Manager
Planning
Department
Police
Department
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Public facilities contribute to the quality of life for both individuals and groups in the community. They provide convenient and efficient services, a sense of identity, and define the visual character of the city.

Examples of typical public facilities include churches, hospitals, and police and fire stations. This section presents goals, policies, and programs related public facilities and community services within the city limits. [Source: New Text]
The Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element is divided into the following sections:

Contents
Section Title Page
Key Terms ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Water Delivery................................................................................................................. 3 Wastewater Collection................................................................................................... 3 Storm Drainage and Flood Protection .......................................................................... 4 Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling............................................................................. 6 Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 7 Law Enforcement ........................................................................................................... 8 Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Response..................................................... 9 Schools ........................................................................................................................... 9 Libraries ........................................................................................................................ 11 Implementation Programs .......................................................................................... 12 Item 10.1
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Key Terms
Municipal Service Review. A study conducted by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for a city or special district that examines all public service needs for the area and recommends action to promote the efficient provision of public services.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Federal program requiring industrial and municipal sources of pollution to hold permits before pollutants can be discharged into navigable waters.

Non-point Source Pollution. A pollution source that cannot be defined at a discrete location; a dispersed source area.

Recycled Water. Wastewater that has been treated for beneficial purposes such as agricultural and landscape irrigation, industrial processes, toilet flushing, and replenishing a ground water basin (referred to as ground water recharge).

Renewable Energy. Energy that comes from resources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, rain, ocean tides, geothermal, and biomass.

Stormwater Runoff. Precipitation (rain or snowmelt) that is not used by plants, evaporated or infiltrated to soils, and transported across land surfaces to streams or other surface water bodies.

Wastewater. Water (either treated or untreated) that has been affected by human use, including household, commercial, industrial, and agricultural activities.

Water Quality. The chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, usually in respect to its suitability for a particular purpose.

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Water Delivery
Water service is provided to much of the city by the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD). East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and the Martinez Water District (MWD) provide water service to areas within the western part of the city. The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) and the EBMUD also provide recycled water services and the Diablo Vista Water System (DVWS) provides nonpotable water for irrigation to over 475 residents in the Poets Corner area of the City. In this section, CCWD, EBMUD, MWD, and Central San are collectively referred to as “water providers”.

Ensure adequate water supply to existing and future development.

PFS-1.1 Preserve and Enhance Water Supply
Support the water providers in their efforts to preserve and enhance the water supply.

PFS-1.2 Infrastructure Maintenance
Collaborate with water providers in their efforts to maintain wastewater conveyance, treatment, and disposal infrastructure in good working conditions within the city.

PFS-1.3 Water-Saving Devices
Require the use of water-saving devices (e.g., low flow faucets and shower heads, dual flush toilets) in new developments and plumbing-related remodels.

PFS-1.4 Reclaimed Water Use
Require new development to incorporate reclaimed water infrastructure into site and landscaping design and facilities in building/home design and business operations as allowed by applicable agency guidelines.

PFS-1.5 Water Services Requirement
Ensure that water services for new developments does not negatively affect service to existing uses.

PFS-1.6 Water Provider Coordination
Coordinate with water providers to ensure that new proposed development can be adequately served by the water supply system prior to approving the development.

Wastewater Collection
Pleasant Hill is served by Central San. Central San provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services; recycled water production and distribution; and household hazardous waste collection for nearly half a million residents in a 145-square-mile service area including Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek.

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Ensure that adequate wastewater facilities and services are available to meet the needs of existing and future development.

PFS-2.1 Infrastructure Maintenance
Collaborate with Central San in their efforts to maintain wastewater conveyance, treatment, and disposal infrastructure in good working conditions within the city.

PFS-2.2 New Development
Coordinate the review of development proposals with Central San to ensure that new development can be adequately served.

PFS-2.3 Wastewater Services Requirement
Ensure that wastewater services for new developments does not negatively affect service to existing uses.

Storm Drainage and Flood Protection
Stormwater drainage and management is essential for controlling water runoff and discharge of pollutants into waterways. The City of Pleasant Hill is one of 76 local government entities subject to the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for the San Francisco Bay Region (RWQCB’s) Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP). The MRP mandates implementation of a comprehensive program of stormwater control measures and actions designed to limit contributions of urban runoff pollutants to San Francisco Bay. Low Impact Development (LID) practices are currently implemented on land development projects in the city of Pleasant Hill, the specific methods and design criteria for which can be found referenced in Chapter 15.05 of the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control. [Source: New Text]According to the 2019 Green Infrastructure Plan, the City aims to shift its practices from conventional “collect and convey” storm drainage infrastructure to more resilient, sustainable stormwater management systems that reduce runoff volumes, disperse runoff to vegetated areas, harvest and use runoff where feasible, promote infiltration and evapotranspiration, and use natural processes to detain and treat runoff. A major challenge in creating this shift, however, is that storm drainage channels are largely on private property.

Property owners have been reluctant to provide drainage easement, limiting the ability to include green infrastructure planning for those areas.

The City also operates a Clean Water Program. It exists to comply with State and Federal Clean Water regulations governing “non-point source” pollution and serves to implement the Pleasant Hill-specific components of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, as well as NPDES permit activities. This program is funded through revenue generated through Stormwater Utility Area fees.

The Contra Costa Flood Control and Water Conservation District covers all of Contra Costa County, including its cities, and owns property throughout the county for the purpose of constructing and maintaining regional flood control basins, channels, and creeks. The District offers regional flood protection, and also provides technical information and education to cities and residents. Its operations are primarily funded through property taxes and developer fees. The Flood Control District works to Item 10.1
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reduce flood risk, promote stormwater quality and restore and enhance natural resource in an environmentally sensitive manner for the communities throughout Contra Costa County.

Flooding is a significant threat to Pleasant Hill, and there is a long history of major flooding incidents.

The principal flood problems as described in the 2017 Countywide Flood Insurance Study conclude that the flooding in Pleasant Hill has been caused by local runoff that exceeded stream channel capacities and has been greatly aggravated by blocked drainage facilities. The City has adopted Chapter 15.15 (Flood Damage Protection) of the Municipal Code which discusses development permits, standards of construction, standards for utilities, and allowed uses within designated floodplains.

L NOTE: Goals and policies pertaining to flooding and development impacts in designated flood plains are covered in the Hazards and Safety Element.

Provide a resilient, sustainable stormwater management system that reduces runoff volume and minimizes flood potential from existing and future development.

PFS-3.1 NPDES Permit Activities
Implement NPDES permit activities in compliance with State and Federal law to prevent stormwater pollution.

PFS-3.2 Drainage Facility Maintenance
Collaborate with property owners and the Flood Control District to regularly maintain and provide funding for all drainage facilities to ensure that they continue operating at full carrying capacity.

PFS-3.3 Green Infrastructure
Require new developments to install green infrastructure as required by the permit conditions of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, as part of their natural stormwater drainage systems, including but not limited to pervious pavement, infiltration basins, raingardens, green roofs, rainwater harvesting systems, and other types of low impact development (LID).

PFS-3.4 Retrofit for Green Infrastructure
Encourage the retrofit of existing development to include sustainable infrastructure and green building practices.

L NOTE: Goals and policies pertaining to water resources including water supply, quality, and creek habitat are covered in the Environment Element.

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Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling
Solid waste disposal and recycling services in Pleasant Hill are provided by a contract service provider.

This service provider offers solid waste, single-stream recycling, yard waste, organic waste, and bulk waste collection, as well as appliance recycling and commercial waste collection. State law requires commercial businesses and multifamily complexes to arrange for recycling services (AB 341). Per City ordinance, however, recycling service in Pleasant Hill is mandatory for commercial businesses and all residences. The City Solid Waste and Recycling Program and Solid Waste Ordinance provide programs and regulations that provide direction for solid waste and recycling diversion from the landfills, and recycling grants for used motor oil and beverage containers. The City also provides information on how to dispose of items that may require special procedures, including household hazardous waste, electronic waste, prescription medication, sharps (e.g., needles), and other miscellaneous recycling items (e.g., furniture).

Contra Costa County Central Sanitation District (Central San) teamed up with Mt. View Sanitary District (MVSD) in 1997 to build and operate the first permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility in Contra Costa County. The HHW Collection Facility is located adjacent to Central San wastewater treatment plant in Martinez, west of Solano Way from Highway 4. Hazardous waste generated from households in the central Contra Costa County area is accepted at no charge upon drop-off. To keep hazardous waste disposal to a minimum, and to assure products are used up as they were intended, the HHW Collection Facility offers a Reuse Program that allows residents and businesses to take usable products, for example, paint, automotive products, and household cleaners at no charge.

L NOTE: Goals and policies pertaining to zero-waste and sustainability are covered in the Environment Element.

Continue and improve upon efforts to divert waste from landfills.

PFS-4.1 Sustainable Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Work with the Pleasant Hill contract service provider to advance their sustainability initiatives to increase recovery of key materials and development of regenerative landfills.

PFS-4.2 Waste Reduction Education
Collaborate and partner with local organizations to provide waste reduction education programs to residents and businesses.

PFS-4.3 Recycle and Reuse Building Materials
Require the recycling and reuse of building materials during demolition and construction including roadway projects.

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Utilities
Energy production, conservation, and patterns of energy consumption are of growing importance to individuals, agencies, and jurisdictions. For residential structures, space heating and cooling is the most energy-consuming activity. Finding ways to reduce energy consumption can also help with the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions. In Pleasant Hill, gas and electricity services are currently (2021) provided by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Effective April 2021, MCE, a not-for-profit public agency, will be providing renewable electricity in Pleasant Hill.

As the global economy becomes more interconnected and more dependent on virtual tools, access to the internet is increasingly an equity issue. Now more than ever, telecommunications and broadband access is an essential component of community, business, and education infrastructure, promoting social and economic development as well as human and technological capacity-building. In Pleasant Hill, broadband and cellular services are currently (2021) provided by several private companies.

Provide for the current and future energy and telecommunications needs of Pleasant Hill.

PFS-5.1 Provision of Utilities
Work with public, quasi-public, and private utility providers as practicable to provide adequate levels of service to city residents.

PFS-5.2 Coordination with Utility Providers
Coordinate with energy providers in the siting and design of gas and electric facilities to minimize environmental, aesthetic, and safety impacts.

PFS-5.3 Co-Location of Telecommunication Facilities
Encourage compatible co-location of telecommunication facilities and work with service providers to site telecommunications facilities on City-owned property or public rights-of-way.

PFS-5.4 Utility Undergrounding
Require the undergrounding of local-serving utilities in areas of the city undergoing redevelopment or significant construction.

PFS-5.5 Telecommunication Technologies
Support the implementation of telecommunication technologies to attract new businesses and meet the changing communication needs of city residents and businesses.

PFS-5.6 Fiber Optic Cable Access
Explore opportunities to expand the city's fiber optic infrastructure.

PFS-5.7 Residential Electric Utility Use
Encourage the use of electric appliances and utility hook-ups in all new residential development.

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Law Enforcement
The quality of the City’s Police Department and its relationship with the community has a direct impact on Pleasant Hill’s overall safety, security, sense of cohesion, economic development and quality of life.

The City of Pleasant Hill Police Department provides law enforcement and dispatch services from a single station located at 330 Civic Drive. The City of Pleasant Hill Police Department provides emergency response on average within five minutes and a 20-minute response for 95 percent of nonemergency calls. According to the May 2019 Contra Costa LAFCo Municipal Service Review (MSR), the City has 1.3 full-time equivalent sworn personnel per 1,000 residents.

Provide high-quality public safety and crime reduction services to maintain a safe and secure community.

PFS-6.1 Police Staffing
Maintain Police Department staffing levels in line with community needs.

PFS-6.2 Development Review
Include the Police Department in the review of development proposals to ensure that crime and safety issues are consistently addressed in the review of new development.

Such review shall take a comprehensive approach to public safety and promote the implementation of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, as appropriate.

PFS-6.3 Public Communications
Use a variety of communication methods (e.g., social media, text messaging, television and radio alerts, website postings) to communicate and inform residents and businesses about crimes, investigations, and emergencies.

Continue to uphold police-community trust, engagement, and collaboration.

PFS-7.1 Professional Standards and Training
Promote policing strategies, standards, and training that prioritize de-escalation, awareness of implicit bias’ and practices that safeguard individual rights and liberties.

PFS-7.2 Community Engagement
Enhance a community presence beyond policing duties, including, but not limited to, hosting events in neighborhoods and schools.

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Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Response
Fire protection and emergency medical response services are provided by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) from two stations in Pleasant Hill, Station #2 (2012 Geary Road), Station #5 (205 Boyd Road) and Station #9 (209 Center Ave, Pacheco). The CCCFPD provides fire protection response on average within five minutes. CCCFPD serves a 304-square-mile area of Contra Costa County stretching from San Pablo to Antioch, includes 25 fire stations, 27 fire companies, and 288 firefighters, and is the exclusive provider of ambulance services in the District.

L NOTE: Goals and policies pertaining to emergency response and preparedness, wildfire emergencies, and public health emergencies are covered in the Hazards and Safety Element.

Advocate for high-quality fire emergency response citywide to prevent and minimize injury, loss of life, and property damage.

PFS-8.1 First Response Travel Time
Work with the CCCFPD to ensure that first response travel time is maintained and enhanced where possible.

PFS-8.2 Emergency Response Facilities and Personnel
Work with the CCCFPD to continue to increase the emergency response facilities and personnel necessary to meet residential and employment growth in the city.

PFS-8.3 Fire Safety Requirements for New Developments
Require new development to incorporate adequate emergency water flow, fire resistant design and materials, and evacuation routes.

PFS-8.4 Emergency Vehicle Accessibility
New development shall incorporate necessary emergency vehicle access and not impede the ability of service providers to provide adequate emergency response.

PFS-8.5 Secondary Emergency Access Route Requirement
Require secondary emergency access routes for new development all areas of the city currently lacking dual access.

Schools
Schools are an essential part of the community social fabric. There are a wide variety of schools in Pleasant Hill, including public elementary, middle, and high schools; pre-schools and kindergartens; alternative high schools; religiously affiliated schools; and special education schools. Pleasant Hill is also home to a higher-education institution, Diablo Valley College.

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Promote excellence in public education.

PFS-9.1 School Contribution
Acknowledge and support the contribution of schools to the socioeconomic health of the city.

PFS-9.2 High-Quality Education
Support the efforts of local educational institutions and school districts to provide high-quality education and facilities.

PFS-9.3 Support Qualified Teacher Recruitment
Support public and private schools in teacher recruitment, facilities planning, housing and other key efforts.

PFS-9.4 Support Education/Schools Advisory Committee
Continue to address issues of concern to the Pleasant Hill Schools with the Mount Diablo Unified School District through the City’s Education Commission and Education Task Force Commission.

PFS-9.5 Support of School Upgrades
Support upgrading and updating public educational institutions, facilities, additions and improvements.

PFS-9.6 Collection of School Impact Fees
Ensure that new development pays school impact fees to Mt. Diablo Unified School District school impact fees for new residential development.

PFS-9.7 Coordination and Communication
Improve communication and cooperative interaction among all schools (public, private, and charter) and the Recreation and Park District.

PFS-9.8 Physical and Cultural Connections
Establish strong physical and cultural connections between the City, Diablo Valley College, and local schools that result in creative, proactive opportunities for cooperation.

PFS-9.9 Elementary Schools as Community Focal Points
Coordinate with the school districts and Recreation and Park District to use existing educational facilities for social, cultural, and recreational activities.

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Libraries
Contra Costa County operates a Pleasant Hill Branch library in a partnership with the City of Pleasant Hill that provides for the facility and maintenance of the facility. Pleasant Hill (as the former central library) has historically had the highest “per hour” circulation of all Contra Costa library branches until the closure in 2020. Of the books checked out at the branch in fiscal year 2017-2018, nearly 40 percent were checked out by Pleasant Hill residents, with the remaining 60 percent checked out by nonPleasant Hill residents. The library collection includes* books, and audiovisual items, audiobooks, as well as computers with free Internet access and Wi-Fi throughout the facility. The library hosts a variety of community programs from storytimes for early learning, to creative workshops for makers of all ages.

In 2017, with newly acquired funding from Measure K, the Pleasant Hill City Council selected an architect to design and construct a new library to replace the old library built in 1961. Construction began in Fall of 2020 and completed in Summer of 2022. The new library expands services to the Pleasant Hill community with new amenities such as a Friends of the Library Bookstore, flexible story lab, an interactive maker space, an outdoor activity yard, and a covered outdoor reading terrace. *The Pleasant Hill Library collections represent one facet of the County's shared catalog of over 1 million items, with access to many more millions of free titles through interlibrary loan. Although the Pleasant Hill Library once held over 100,000 volumes in the pre-internet era, the rise of online research and eBooks has led to smaller, curated physical browsing collections over the decades. The new Pleasant Hill Library opened with nearly 60,000 brand new volumes in July 2022. In 2020/21, approximately 2/3 of all checkouts were digital downloads.

Ensure access to library facilities and services to meet the educational and informational needs of the community.

PFS-10.1 City Library Facility
Ensure that the City Library facility continues to provide high-quality services and education forums for residents and seeks to serve all members of the community.

PFS-10.2 Library Operating Hours
Support a broad range of operating hours for the community to use the library and associated amenities.

PFS-10.3 Benefits of the Library
Support the library in providing a diverse set of amenities for patrons, programs and events, and access to technological resources.

PFS-10.4 Lifelong Learning
Maintain and develop library programs and services that contribute to the personal education of adults (of all ages) pursuing lifelong learning opportunities.

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Implementation Programs
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
A Diablo Vista Feasibility Study
Prepare a study to evaluate the longterm feasibility and provision of Diablo Vista (DV) water services in the
community.

PFS-1.6 Engineering
Division
City Manager
„
B Capital Improvements Program
When updating the Capital
Improvements Program, identify and
include the following:
x Projects that could also support
green infrastructure
improvements.
x Street improvements consistent
with emergency vehicle access
standards.
x City-sponsored projects
necessary to maintain or
improve levels of performance.

PFS-3.1
PFS-3.2
PFS-3.3
PFS-3.4
PFS-9.4
PFS-9.5
Engineering
Division
Planning
Division
City Manager
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C Energy Efficiency Public Campaign
Develop a public outreach campaign on
the benefits of energy efficiency and
what steps residents and businesses
can take to be more energy efficient.

PFS-3.4 City Manager
Planning
Division
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
D Green Retrofit Program
Seek funding to develop a program that
provides financial assistance and
informational resources to incentivize
homeowners and businessowners to
retrofit their properties with green
infrastructure.

PFS-3.4 Housing
Division
City Manager
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E “Dig Once” Open Trench Requirements
Prepare and maintain a list of utilityrelated infrastructure needs (e.g., for improved internet technologies) and
require the installation of purple pipe
and additional utility conduit associated
with identified needs in the public
rights-of-way when a trench is opened
for major utility projects.

PFS-5.1 Engineering
Division
City Manager
Building
Division
„
F Undergrounding Utilities Study
Prepare a study to analyze varying
methods of implementing
undergrounding of utilities on a citywide
scale.

PFS-5.4 Engineering
Division
Planning
Division
„
G Undergrounding Requirements
Prepare an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance that includes criteria for
determining when the undergrounding
of utilities is required.

PFS-5.4 Planning
Division
Engineering
Division
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021 – 2025 2026 – 2030 2031 – 2040 AnnualOngoing
H Communications Master Plan
Prepare a Communications Master
Plan, which provides a framework to
guide the evaluation, planning,
implementation, and management of
the City's communications
infrastructure, including but not limited
to outlining the necessary coordination
among different government agencies
when installing new communications
infrastructure.

PFS-5.5
PFS-5.6
Engineering
Division
City Manager
Building
Division
„
I Natural Gas Ban Study
Prepare a study to analyze the
implementation of a natural gas ban for
all new residential development.

PFS-5.7 City Manager
Engineering
Division
Building
Division
Planning
Division
„
J College/University Liaison
Establish a Diablo Valley College liaison
to address issues of mutual concern
and potential community-wide benefit.

PFS-9.1
PFS-9.2
City Manager „ „
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Parks and recreation provide many benefits to a community and its citizens, including economic, health, environmental, social, and overall quality of life. Similarly, open spaces are important recreational, natural resource, and cultural assets that provide wildlife habitat, wilderness protection, groundwater retention, active recreational uses, historic landscapes, and visual corridors. The Open Space, Parks, and Recreation includes goals, policies, and programs addressing open space, parks, recreation facilities, and access conditions in Pleasant Hill.

The Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Element is divided into the following sections:

Contents
Section Title Page
Key Terms ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Open Space..................................................................................................................... 2 Parks and Recreation..................................................................................................... 3 Community Facilities ..................................................................................................... 7 Implementation Programs ............................................................................................ 8 Item 10.1
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Key Terms
Open Space. A parcel or area of land that is essentially undeveloped for human use and devoted to an open space use, such as the preservation of natural resources, managed production of resources, outdoor recreation, and preservation of public health and safety.

Park. An open area that offers recreational and green space for residential and visitor use.

Park, Active. Land used for outdoor activities that that include additional onsite infrastructure.

Park, Passive. Land used for outdoor activities that has a limited impact and minimal development on land designated for recreation or open space. Passive recreations space would include but is not limited to, hiking mountain cycling, boating, and nature observation.

Park Facilities. Private or publicly buildings, structures, venues, or amenities located in a designated park.

Open Space
The open spaces of Pleasant Hill are in the northern and western parts of the city and total almost 370 acres of land. These areas include a multitude of walking and hiking trails, grass fields, and creeks for residents and visitors to explore. Open space areas in Pleasant Hill include the Contra Costa Country Club, Grayson Woods Golf Course, Las Juntas Open Space, Paso Nogal Park and Open Space, Valley High, Ridgeview, and Woodside Hills Open Space.

Preserve, enhance, and protect a continuous system of open space areas, hillsides, and natural features.

OSP-1.1 Open Space Preservation
Keep open space and undeveloped hillsides free of future development.

OSP-1.2 Regional Coordination
Encourage and coordinate with Contra Costa County, the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District, and organizations like the East Bay Regional Park District, Contra Costa Water District, and John Muir Land Trust in the preservation of open space resources within and surrounding the city.

OSP-1.3 Access to Open Space Resources
Ensure that the public has equitable access to all parts of the City to experience and appreciate open space resources.

OSP-1.4 Connected Open Space Areas
Integrate, wherever possible, the local open space and parks systems with the open space systems of nearby communities and the region to create and preserve a continuous and connected system of open space areas.

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Parks and Recreation
The Pleasant Hill Rec Recreation and Park District (PHRPD), a Special District that operates as an independent government agency, provides and manages parks, facilities, open space, and recreation programs and events throughout the Pleasant Hill community. The PHRPD serves an area about 20 percent larger than the city of Pleasant Hill. Within the city, Pleasant Hill has approximately 180 acres of parkland that offer playgrounds, sports fields, and barbecue and picnic areas for adults and children alike. Several of the parks located in Pleasant Hill as described below also include a diverse range of other amenities including dog parks, historical identifiers, and hiking and biking trails. The following are public parks in Pleasant Hill (Figure OSP-1):
ƒ Chilpancingo Park is a 2.5-acre passive undeveloped park among redwood and oak trees. ƒ Brookwood Park is a 6.3-acre neighborhood park, located outside the City limits, with amenities that include picnic and barbeque areas, surfaced court and a children’s play area with a play structure.
ƒ Frank Salfinger Park is a park adjacent to the Pleasant Hill Community Center with open space areasand a gazebo.
ƒ Rodgers-Smith Park is a 4.5-acre park which includes reservable picnic areas, a softball/sports field, sand volleyball court, play structure, surfaced basketball court, and lighted bocce courts. ƒ Paso Nogal Open Space and Dog Park is an open space area with a 2.5-acre public dog park with 63 acres of hiking trails.
ƒ Pleasant Hill Park is a 16.5-acre space that includes play structures, baseball, softball, sand pits, bocce ball, community gardens, teen center, and the aquatic center. ƒ Pleasant Oak Park is a 11.5-acre space that includes four baseball fields, soccer fields, all abilities play structure, a snack shack, and restroom facilities. ƒ Shannon Hills Park is a 2.1-acre neighborhood park with a small tot play area, walking paths and picnic tables providing a scenic outdoor setting.
ƒ Dinosaur Hill Park is a 13.6-acre open space park with trails for hiking and scenic views. ƒ Sherman Acres Park is a small 0.16-acre neighborhood park for pre-school-aged children with a playground and picnic table.
ƒ Shadowood Park is a 2.5-acre passive park with a playground and basketball hoop. ƒ Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center is a historic site just under two acres in size. The Rodgers farmhouse is the oldest house in Pleasant Hill, built around 1867 and expanded in the early Item 10.1
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1900s. The site includes an urban farm that serves as an education center, hosting workshops and events including farm-to-table culinary courses, gardening, and permaculture. The Heritage Center also offers a summer day camp, hosts field trips and a harvest festival, and provides tours to the public.

The PHRPD also has programs to serve all ages and interests. Separated by age groups, programs range from sports leagues and aquatics programs, to urban farming classes. Residents of all ages can explore their passion for theatre or learn computer skills or coding at any of the six community centers.

Children as young as two-and-a-half years old can begin attending community programs or participate in preschool offered by the Recreation and Park District. For children three to five years of age, additional recreational opportunities are provided including swim lessons, sports, theater, and daytime summer camps.

Teens can enroll in enhanced recreation activities including summer camps, sports leagues and enrichment classes focusing on performing arts and computer coding. The Aquatics Center also offers teens the opportunity to participate in water sports, fitness classes, lifeguard training, and a swim team. The local Teen Council has teen representatives directly involved in community recreation programs, allowing them to plan activities, classes, sports, and trips for students grade six through college. There are numerous opportunities for adults and seniors, including advanced art classes, dance, fitness activities, sports leagues, daytrips and excursions, and even international travel tours.

Adult enrichment classes are also offered in creative writing, retirement planning, computer skills, and wine tasting. In an effort to provide the best range of courses, the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District has partnered with Ed2Go to offer a wide variety of courses in topics such as finance, computer skills, college prep, and personal development.

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Support the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District’s efforts to offer high-quality park, recreation (e.g., sports fields), and trail facilities for residents and visitors.

OSP-2.1 Recreation Facilities Planning
Plan for appropriate sites for new recreational facilities, including playing fields, tennis courts, and other facilities.

OSP-2.2 Recreational Programs for All
Advocate for and support PHRPD in their efforts to provide a wide range of recreation programs that are appropriate to a wide range of ages (e.g., youths, seniors), interests (e.g., sports, arts), and backgrounds which reflect Pleasant Hill’s cultural diversity.

OSP-2.3 Expand Youth Programs
Encourage new and expanded youth recreation and extracurricular educational programs.

OSP-2.4 Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Advocate for and support PHRPD in their efforts to provide recreation programs accessible to those with disabilities and strive to improve accessibility of existing recreation programs.

OSP-2.5 Accessibility for Persons of All Income Levels
Advocate for and support PHRPD in their efforts to make all programs available regardless of participants’ ability to pay, through scholarships, fee waivers, program cost underwriting, and other available methods.

OSP-2.6 Parkland Standard
Work with the PHRPD to establish and achieve a standard of 3 acres of developed parkland per 1,000 residents.

OSP-2.7 Expand Recreation and Park Facilities
Work with the PHRPD in supporting implementation outlined in the2020 Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan to facilitate development and expansion of recreation and park facilities.

OSP-2.8 Equitable Access to all Parkland
Work with the PHRPD to identify parcels for new parks and open space preservation to ensure all residents have access to parkland within a one-mile radius of their place of residence regardless of socio-economic status.

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Community Facilities
Pleasant Hill has six community facilities for events:
ƒ Pleasant Hill Community Center. A venue ideal for weddings, parties, business meetings, and events. Includes a reception area, meeting rooms, a dance studio, and an outdoor pavilion. ƒ Winslow Center. A self-service events facility featuring two rooms for rent and a playground. The space includes an assembly room that seats up to 120 people with a stage area. ƒ Senior Center. A facility that is home to programs offered for adults age 50 and up Monday through Friday, including events, nutritional programs, classes, and health services such as insurance counseling and blood pressure screening.
ƒ Teen Center. A facility that offers programs for Middle School students, including social events, classes, after-school programs, and summer camps. Room rentals are available. ƒ Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center. A historic ranch with a restored house and urban farm. The space hosts educational events and gardening classes while preserving the buildings on site. ƒ Aquatic Park. A facility that features a 25-yard pool with diving boards, a shallow water pool, a sprayground, and picnic areas. Programs include swim lessons and aquatic events.

Pleasant Hill residents receive a discounted rate on room rentals, classes, programs, and each community facility offers different amenities.

Ensure the provision of a variety of community facilities that are well-maintained and accessible to all residents.

OSP-3.1 Awareness of Facilities
Work with the PHRPD to provide information about available recreational and community facilities and strive to make all residents aware of these facilities and the programs offered in each.

OSP-3.2 Support Facility Needs
Support the community’s needs by working with PHRPD to implement the 2020 Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan).

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Implementation Programs
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021– 20252026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
A Maintain Land Coverage Constraints
Ensure the Zoning Ordinance continues
to require aesthetic and land coverage
constraints on new land divisions in
open space and undeveloped hillside
areas.

OSP-1.1
OSP-1.5
Planning
Division
City Council
„
B Coordination with the Recreation and
Park District
Continue to coordinate with the
Recreation and Park District on efforts
and initiatives taking place in the city.

OSP-2.2
OSP-2.3
OSP-2.4
OSP-2.5
OSP-2.6
OSP-2.7
OSP-5.1
OSP-5.2
Planning
Division
City Manager
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The Environment Element aims to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and historical resources that make Pleasant Hill a unique place. The element includes goals, policies, and programs related to air and water quality; natural, biological, and cultural resources; and sustainability in Pleasant Hill.

The Environment Element is divided into the following sections:

Contents
Section Title Page
Key Terms ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Water Resources............................................................................................................ 3 Biological Resources ..................................................................................................... 6 Historic and Cultural Resources ................................................................................... 9 Air Quality...................................................................................................................... 14 Sustainability ................................................................................................................ 16 Implementation Programs .......................................................................................... 21 Item 10.1
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Key Terms
100-year Flood Zone. Areas with a one percent risk of flooding in any given year. 500-year Flood Zone. Area with a 0.2 percent chance of flooding in any given year.

Aquifer. An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures, or unconsolidated materials that can contain or transmit groundwater below the ground surface.

BAAQMD. Bay Area Air Quality Management District; the public agency responsible for regulating stationary air pollution sources in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Channelization. Stream bank engineering strategies that include concrete waterways, piling rocks, and creating berms used to redirect water from flood plains or to protect the edges of a waterway from erosion.

Conservation. Natural resource management to prevent waste, destruction, or neglect.

Critical Habitat. Specific areas designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as essential to the conservation of a federally-listed species and which may require special management considerations or protection. On City, county, state, or private land where there is no federal involvement, a critical habitat designation has no regulatory impact. In other words, designation of critical habitat generally does not affect non-federal land unless and until the property owner needs a federal permit or requests Federal funding for a project.

Cultural Resources. Any prehistoric or historic remains or indicators of past human activities, including artifacts, sites, structures, landscapes, and objects of importance to a culture or community for scientific, traditional, religious, or other reasons.

Green Building Code. Building codes that go beyond minimum code requirements that raise the bar for energy efficiency, serve as a proving ground for future standards, and incorporate elements beyond the scope of the model energy codes, such as water and resource efficiency.

Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect of the planet by absorbing infrared radiation. Common greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases, among others.

Groundwater. Water present beneath Earth’s surface in soil pore spaces and in rock formation fractures.

Historical Resources. A district, site, building, structure, or object that is significant in the history, architecture, engineering, archaeology, or culture and is typically 50+ years old.

Impervious Surface. Surfaces impenetrable by water.

Permeable Paving. Paving that enables stormwater runoff infiltration.

Recycled Water. Wastewater that has been treated for beneficial purposes such as agricultural and landscape irrigation, industrial processes, and replenishing ground water basins.

Renewable Energy. Energy produced from natural resources, including solar, wind, rain, tides, geothermal, and biomass.

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Riparian Area. A zone of transitional habitat between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, dependent on the existence of perennial, intermittent, or ephemeral surface or subsurface water, such as the bank of stream, river, or lake.

RWQCB. San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board; the public agency responsible for regulating water quality in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Sensitive Species. Wildlife species or their habitat that have small or declining populations or are atrisk for decline or extinction.

Sphere of Influence. A planning boundary that designates the probable future boundary and service area of a city or special district.

Water Quality. The chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, usually in respect to its suitability for a particular purpose.

Watershed. The land surface area from which water drains into a common point.

Wetlands. Areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas.

Water Resources
Water resources of the greatest interest in Pleasant Hill include water supply, water quality, groundwater recharge, and water recycling and conservation. An adequate and high-quality water supply is an essential need, and as such, the government regulates water supply, quality, and use.

Because water moves across jurisdictional boundaries above ground and through aquifers, much of the regulation occurs at the regional, State, and Federal levels. Nonetheless, cities have legal authority over development and land use, which means they need to consider the adequacy of water supplies relative to the effects of development on the quantity and quality of water available to the community and its biological resources.

The long-term adequacy of groundwater and surface water resources has become a major public concern in California. Issues include lowered groundwater levels, salt loading, water needs of wildlife, increased storm water runoff, sediment and pollutant loading in runoff, summer rationing in dry years, water use rates, conservation methods, water storage limitations, re-use of water, and continued changes in regulations.

Water Supply
Pleasant Hill water is supplied by four water districts: Contra Costa Water District, East Bay Municipal Utility District, Diablo Vista Water System, and the Martinez Water District. The primary water source is the Sacramento-San-Joaquin River Delta. The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) provides landscape irrigation water that meets the State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water requirements for unrestricted landscape irrigation. Approved uses include irrigation at schools, parks, playgrounds, roadway median strips, and sports fields. Water from Central San can also be used for construction project dust control.

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Provide an adequate water supply for residential, business, and other uses needed to support the existing and projected city population.

ENV-1.1 Adequate Water Supply and Delivery
Work with water districts and Central San to assure adequate water supply for, and delivery to, existing and future customers in Pleasant Hill.

ENV-1.2 Green Building Code
Enforce the Green Building Code to ensure the design, construction, operation, use, and occupancy of new construction and remodeling are subject to contemporary water efficiency standards.

ENV-1.3 Commercial and Business Water Conservation
Require new or remodeled commercial and industrial development to make changes that conserve water, to the extent feasible. This could include utilizing efficient plumbing fixtures, installing drought-tolerant and water-wise landscaping, and harvesting rainwater for irrigation.

ENV-1.4 Municipal Water Conservation
Require, where feasible, that City facilities install efficient plumbing fixtures in new construction or renovations, replacing inefficient plumbing fixtures, and installing drought-tolerant and water-wise landscaping to conserve water.

ENV-1.5 Water Conservation in Public Facilities
During construction or renovation of public facilities, institute water conservation measures such as hot-on-demand water faucets, low-flush toilets, and low-water using appliances.

ENV-1.6 Recycled Water at Public Facilities
Partner with Central San to expand recycled water lines to public facilities to connect public landscape irrigation systems to a recycled water distribution system when renovating or developing new public facilities.

ENV-1.7 Water Supply Resiliency
Work with Central San and the Diablo Vista Water System (DVWS) to expand the use of recycled and other non-potable water for landscape irrigation and other appropriate uses.

L NOTE: Goals and policies pertaining to water service and district suppliers are covered in the Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element.

Water Quality
Depending on the location of a city, water quality can potentially be affected by saltwater intrusion from sea level rise, and watershed runoff of contaminants such as those used in automotive and Item 10.1
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manufacturing uses, dry cleaners, or other chemical and industrial processes. Pleasant Hill’s water quality is generally good with minimal exposure to contaminants, and consistently ranks high in annual water quality based on reporting from all four water districts.

A portion of eastern Pleasant Hill is in the FEMA 100-year flood plain hazard zone due to its proximity to Grayson Creek, which is subject to periodic flooding, in part because of debris. Sedimentation and debris in water sources like Grayson Creek can compromise water quality in the creek and the water bodies into which it flows.

Protect the quality of water resources in Pleasant Hill. [Source: New Goal] ENV-2.1 Drainage System Maintenance
Maintain and upgrade the city drainage system, including regularly clearing drainage systems of debris build up that exacerbates flood impacts.

ENV-2.2 Drainage Improvements
Cooperate with regional agencies to complete regional storm drainage improvements.

ENV-2.3 Limit Parking Areas
Discourage additional parking for any new development unless the developer can demonstrate the need for additional parking.

ENV-2.4 Alternative Paving Methods
Encourage alternative materials and designs to limit driveways, parking areas and parking lots citywide, including pervious paving material, turf stones, and “ribbon strip” driveways.

ENV-2.5 Alternative Drainage Design
Continue to require bioswales and other innovations in new development to allow runoff from parking lots and all impervious area to drain into landscaped areas and rainwater percolate into the ground.

ENV-2.6 Creek Preservation
Creek setbacks, where feasible, should exceed minimum regulatory setback guidelines to protect native vegitation and enhance creek environments.

ENV-2.7 Watercourse Preservation
Preserve natural watercourses or provide naturalized drainage channels within the city.

Where feasible, implement restoration and rehabilitation opportunities.

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ENV-2.8 Creek Clean-up
Collaborate with local and regional agencies, businesses, property owners, and organizations proactively to reduce litter, illegal dumping, and reestablish native vegetation along local creeks and waterways.

L NOTE: Goals and policies pertaining to parks, open space, and subsequent areas for recreation are covered in the Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Element.

Biological Resources
Most land in the city and its sphere of influence is developed, limiting the amount of sensitive plant and animal habitat. Undeveloped hillsides and other open spaces in Pleasant Hill support pockets of grassland, oak woodland, and shrubland-chaparral habitat. The city also has a variety of plants and trees that provide additional cover and food for animals. This “urban habitat” includes residential and commercial landscaping and streetscape plantings. Rodents, small mammals, and birds use trees and vegetated areas for foraging and nesting. Some sensitive plant and animal species have been historically identified as having the potential to be present as well. These are provided in Table 6-1.

Grayson Creek, Murderers Creek (and several others see creek map) and the Contra Costa Canal form the major waterways in Pleasant Hill. Most of the wetlands in the city have been converted to urban use, and what remains are channelized streams. While the water ways include a portion that is paved and channelized, they still provide some habitat in the channel bottoms, where sediment collects and creates opportunities for plant and animal species to become established. Seasonally wet areas become evident during rainy periods and the creek corridors include limited wetlands and riparian vegetation that provide habitat for birds, amphibians, fish, and terrestrial species. The wetlands that remain in the city are important for recharge and filtering of water supplies.

Wildlife species listed as threatened or endangered in the surrounding area include the California redlegged frog and the Alameda whipsnake. Critical species in the San Joaquin Delta north of Pleasant Hill include the delta smelt and steelhead trout.

Vegetative Communities and Animal Species with the Potential to Occur in the Planning Area
Vegetative Communities Sensitive Plant Species Sensitive Animal Species Brackish Marsh/Mudflat
Freshwater marsh
Grassland
Seasonal wet grassland
Seasonal wet plowed grassland
Non-habitat
Oak woodland
Open water
Shrubland/chaparral
Alkali milkvetch
Antioch Dunes evening
primrose
Contra Costa goldfields
Contra Costa wallflower
Large-flowered fiddleneck
Mason’s Lilaeopsis
Mt. Diablo bird’s beak
Rock sanicle
Soft bird’s beak
Bay checkerspot butterfly
California clapper rail
California least tern
California red-legged frog
California tiger salamander
Giant garter snake
Lange’s metalmark butterfly
Longhorn fairy shrimp
Saltmarsh harvest mouse
San Joaquin kit fox
Source: Contra Costa Water District 2016
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Pleasant Hill is also home to several protected tree species and is surrounded by critical habitat for animal species, although no critical habitat exists within the city limits. The City has taken steps to encourage the protection of a variety of tree species through the City Zoning Ordinance (Section

18.50.110). The Zoning Ordinance includes supplemental regulations to protect native oak trees and indigenous trees with a trunk diameter of nine inches or larger at a height of 24 inches above ground.

Preserve and restore streams, wetlands, and riparian areas to function as open space and wildlife corridors.

ENV-3.1 Creek Protection Zone Establishment for New Development Establish creek protection zones for creeks that extend a minimum of 25 feet (measured from the top of a bank and a strip of land extending laterally outward from the top of each bank), with wider buffers where significant habitat areas or high potential wetlands exist. The City shall prohibit development within a creek protection zones, except as part of greenway enhancement, including habitat conservation, bike and walking paths, wildlife habitat, and native plant landscaping). City approval is required for the following activities within the creek protection zones:

1. Construction, alteration, or removal of any structure;

2. Excavation, filling, or grading;

3. Removal or planting of vegetation (except for removal of invasive plant species); or

4. Alteration of any embankment.

ENV-3.2 Creek Contamination and Sedimentation Prevention Require new development to use site preparation, grading, and construction techniques that prevent contamination and sedimentation of creeks and streams.

ENV-3.3 Creek Bank Stabilization
Require new development proposals to include appropriate measures for creek bank stabilization, and any additional steps necessary to reduce erosion and sedimentation but preserve natural creek channels and riparian vegetation.

ENV-3.4 Stream, Wetland, and Riparian Reclamation
Reclaim degraded streams, wetlands, riparian areas, and wildlife migration corridors, where possible, in cooperation with the Flood Control District, and other local and regional organizations.

ENV-3.5 Reclamation with New Development
Require new development adjacent to creek protection zones to include the reclamation of adjacent creeks, wetlands, and riparian areas.

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ENV-3.6 Natural Stream Corridor Retention and Improvement Actively support the use of natural waterways within the city. The City will actively work to avoid any new channelization of creeks and waterways within the city and shall work with regional agencies to restore channelized sections to a more natural channel, where feasible.

ENV-3.7 Erosion Control Plans
Require erosion control plans for new development that require significant grading or are near streams, wetlands, and riparian areas. The plans shall include recommendations for grading practices that prevent erosion, loss of topsoil, and scouring of drainageways, consistent with biological and aesthetic values.

ENV-3.8 Educational and Research Access
Work with public and private landowners adjacent to creeks to allow access to creeks, waterways, and riparian areas for educational and research programs.

ENV-3.9 Restoration and Creek Maintenance
Encourage all landowners in the city to remove invasive species, plant native plant species, and prevent pollution from entering local creeks and waterways.

Protect and preserve natural habitat, plants, and wildlife.

ENV-4.1 Minimize Development Impacts
Require new development and construction activities to minimize impacts and disturbances on plants and animals, including sensitive habitat and migration corridors, landforms, and trees.

ENV-4.2 Natural Habitat Protection
Preserve, protect, and improve remaining natural habitats, sensitive habitats for special status species, waterways, and wetlands.

ENV-4.3 Fish Bypass Facilities
Support efforts of the County to determine the feasibility of constructing fish bypass facilities for flood control drop structures in area creeks.

ENV-4.4 Biological Resources Assessment
Require that applicants for development projects proposed within or adjacent to critical habitat areas complete a site-specific biological resources assessment as part of the development review process and modify designs or add mitigations to reduce potential impacts.

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ENV-4.5 Special Status Species Protection
Cooperate with State and Federal agencies to ensure that new development does not substantially affect any special status species on State or Federal rare, endangered, or threatened species lists.

ENV-4.6 Urban Forestation
Increase urban forestation by promoting urban site design that retains existing trees and includes native species, reducing the urban heat island effect.

Historic and Cultural Resources
Contra Costa County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area have a long, rich history of human habitation, with the earliest known records dating from around 200 BC. In general, archaeological research has focused on the coastal San Francisco Bay Area, where large shell mounds were easily identified in the landscape. Native American occupation of the region included the areas of modern Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill. The larger Bay Area consisted of several independent tribal territories during prehistoric and early historic periods, including the Bay Miwok language speakers, who occupied the eastern parts of Contra Costa County, from Walnut Creek to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

While the area offered resources that Native American groups could utilize for food and other uses, there are no known ethnographic settlements in the outlying margins of the San Francisco Bay Area that include Pleasant Hill. Lithic scatters, quarries, habitation sites, petroglyph sites, milling features, and isolated burial sites have been documented and have the potential to occur throughout the city and its sphere of influence, however. Archaeological sites with evidence of these cultures are still found in and around Pleasant Hill. State records list seven Native American archeological sites in Pleasant Hill.

Pleasant Hill has several historic homes and places, such as Rodgers Ranch and others listed below.

Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
The Rodgers family moved to the area in 1868 and established a 149-acre ranch where they grew crops and were active members of their community. Over time, the ranch changed hands and reduced in size until the original buildings were transformed into a heritage park at the recommendation of the former Pleasant Hill Historical Society. Now, the Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center is just over two acres in size and includes the Rodgers’ farmhouse and an urban farm that serves as an education center, hosting workshops and events including farm-to-table culinary courses, master and organic gardening, and permaculture. The site is owned and managed by the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District (Rec. & Park) and offers a summer day camp, hosts field trips and a harvest festival, and provides tours to the public.

Potential Historic Sites and Structures
A partial list of other buildings and structures of potential historic significance is depicted on Figure 8-1 and include the following:
ƒ Corrigan House. Two-story wood frame farmhouse built late 1910s. Adjacent chicken coop remodeled as living quarters.

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ƒ Allen House. Built in the 1920s as main house on same site as Corrigan House. ƒ Roche Ranch Barn. California style, 1905, with central loft and side stables. ƒ Pleasant Hill Grammar School. Oldest public building in city, 1920. Owned by Rec. & Park. ƒ Boss-Slater House. A one-story cottage that may have been moved from Slater Avenue. ƒ Dathe Barn. White frame two-story barn with front hayloft opening. ƒ Francisco House. Two-story cottage style with exposed rafters. ƒ Patrick Rodgers Ranch. Wood farmhouse and California style barn, 1868. Owned by Rec. & Park District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. ƒ Rodgers House. White frame 19th-century house.
ƒ DeMartini House. One-story home of an early community leader. Now used as a place of business.
ƒ Brandon House. Berkeley style, 1921, shingle house with hip roof, fireplace. May have been moved from Brandon Road.
ƒ Hook House. Arts and crafts bungalow.
ƒ Hobart-Daily House. Ranch style house, 1938, built by then-owner of Rodgers Ranch. ƒ World War I Monument. Originally dedicated in 1927, this monument was relocated when Interstate 680 was built. It honors 76 men and one woman from the county who died in World War I. The World War I Monument is maintained by Contra Costa County.

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The Zoning Ordinance contains overlay districts intended to protect and enhance historical and cultural resources, including by guiding development around them. The historic overlay district has been applied only to the Rodgers Ranch, discussed above. The cultural resources overlay district has not been utilized.

Protect cultural and tribal resources.

ENV-5.1 Construction Monitoring
Require new development to monitor grading, ground-disturbing, and other major earth-moving construction activities by a qualified professional during construction in previously undisturbed areas or those with known archaeological resources.

ENV-5.2 Consultation
Perform required consultation with the appropriate tribal organization(s) as part of projects subject SB 18, AB 52, and AB 168, consistent with the California Item 10.1
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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This shall include, but is not limited to amending the General Plan, adopting or amending specific plans, and when a tribal cultural site is to be placed in permanent open space.

ENV-5.3 Cultural Resources Treatment
Ensure that treatment of any cultural resources discovered during site grading complies with State guidelines.

ENV-5.4 Stop Work in the Event of Unanticipated Cultural Resources Discoveries During Construction
If cultural resources are encountered during ground-disturbing activities for a project, work in the immediate area shall be halted and an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology in either prehistoric or historic archaeology shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the find.

If necessary, the evaluation may require preparation of a treatment plan and archaeological testing for CRHR eligibility. If the discovery proves to be significant under CEQA and cannot be avoided by a project, additional work such as excavating the cultural deposit to fully characterize its extent, and collecting and curating artifacts may be warranted to mitigate any significant impacts to cultural resources. In the event that archaeological resources of Native American origin are identified during project construction, a qualified archaeologist will consult with the City to begin Native American consultation procedures.

ENV-5.5 Suspend Work around Tribal Cultural Resources Identified During Construction In the event that cultural resources of Native American origin are identified during construction of a project implemented under the 2040 General Plan, all earthdisturbing work in the vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended or redirected until an archaeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find as a cultural resource and an appropriate local Native American representative is consulted. If the City, in consultation with local Native Americans, determines that the resource is a tribal cultural resource and, thus, significant under CEQA, a mitigation plan shall be prepared and implemented in accordance with State guidelines and in consultation with local Native American group(s). The mitigation plan shall include avoidance of the resource or, if avoidance of the resource is infeasible, the plan shall outline the appropriate treatment of the resource in coordination with the appropriate local Native American tribal representative and, if applicable, a qualified archaeologist.

Examples of appropriate mitigation for tribal cultural resources include, but are not limited to, protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource, protecting traditional use of the resource, protecting the confidentiality of the resource, or heritage recovery.

ENV-5.6 Protect Paleontological Resources
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involving ground disturbance in geologic units with high paleontological sensitivity to determine whether there is a potential for significant impacts to paleontological resources. If potential impacts to paleontological resources are found to be significant, then a Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall be retained to develop and implement a Paleontological Resources Mitigation Program to ensure that impacts to paleontological resources are less than significant.

ENV-5.7 Open Space and the Protection of Cultural Resources Consult with culturally affiliated tribes prior to designating open space in order to protect the identity of any cultural places that exist on the proposed open space and develop a treatment and management plan for identified cultural places.

ENV-5.8 Cultural Resources Agreement
Prior to the issuance of grading permits for projects that require completion of a ND, MND, or EIR, the City shall require developers to enter into a cultural resource’s treatment agreement with any culturally affiliated tribe that has provided comments as part of the consultation process. This agreement shall address the treatment and disposition of cultural resources and human remains that may be impacted as a result of the development of the Project, as well as provisions for tribal monitors.

ENV-5.9 Early Tribal Consultation
Encourage developers and project applicants for only projects that that require completion of a ND, MND, or EIR, to initiate early consultation with Native American tribes for future land use changes.

Maintain designated historic sites and structures.

ENV-6.1 Community Education
Work with the Pleasant Hill Library, community partners, and Pleasant Hill Historical Society to obtain, maintain, and display historical reference materials that provide educational background on the history of Pleasant Hill.

ENV-6.2 Historic Structures
Encourage the maintenance and preservation of historic structures and appropriately designate and protect historic sites and structures.

ENV-6.3 Cultural Sites and Structures
Encourage landowners of projects that require completion of a ND, MND, or EIR to protect cultural and tribal cultural sites consistent with the requirements of State law.

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Air Quality
Air quality is both a local and regional issue and has an important influence on the health and quality of life in Pleasant Hill. Poor air quality contributes to higher rates of asthma, respiratory disease, and some types of cancer. Most air-borne emissions come from vehicles using I-680 and major roadways such as Contra Costa Boulevard. Because pollutants drift across city boundaries, traffic on other nearby freeways, major roadways, and the air traffic at Buchanan Field Airport also impact air quality in the city.

Pleasant Hill overall has good air quality that is generally better than statewide and nationwide averages. But, like most of California, Pleasant Hill experiences ozone pollution in the summer months and particulate matter pollution in the winter months. The ozone and particulate matter pollution can also be exacerbated by natural hazard events, such as smoke from wildland fires. Air quality monitoring for Pleasant Hill indicates that the overall ozone and particulate pollutants are relatively low compared to other areas in the state, with fewer than seven days a year from 2015 to 2017 exceeding national standards.

Meet or exceed State and Federal Air quality standards.

ENV-7.1 Air Quality Improvements
Promote actions that improve air quality and help meet air quality attainment standards.

ENV-7.2 Air Quality Strategies
Work with local and regional agencies to develop a consistent and effective approach to air quality planning and management that includes strategies to reduce vehicle trips, wood burning, and the burning of fossil fuels.

ENV-7.3 Fuel-efficient Vehicles
Require fuel efficiency and cleaner fuels for vehicles, including construction and maintenance equipment, by replacing the City vehicles and equipment with zeroemission vehicles and equipment and requesting that City contractors use reduced- or zero-emission fleets.

ENV-7.4 Landscape Equipment
Prohibit the use of gas-powered landscape equipment and publicize the benefits and importance of alternative technologies.

ENV-7.5 Sensitive Receptors
The City shall require that any new development considered a sensitive receptors (e.g., residential units, schools, medical facilities) proposed within 1,000 feet of I-680 or other major sources of toxic air contaminants prepare an operational health risk assessment. If TACs exposure at new sensitive receptor sites would exceed BAAQMD Item 10.1
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health risk thresholds, the City shall require mechanical air filtration or other measures be included as part of the project in order to reduce health risk exposure to acceptable levels..

ENV-7.6 Best Management Construction Practices
Require new development to use best management constuction practices in accordance with BAAQMD standards.

ENV-7.7 Reduce Construction Criteria Pollutant Emissions Require projects that exceed the BAAQMD screening sizes to evaluate project- specific construction emissions in conformance with the BAAQMD methodology and if construction-related criteria air pollutants exceed the BAAQMD thresholds of significance, require the project applicant to mitigate the impacts to a less-thansignificant level.

ENV-7.8 Reduce Operational Criteria Pollutant Emissions Require projects that exceed the BAAQMD screening sizes to evaluate project- specific operation emissions in conformance with BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines, and if operationrelated air pollutants exceed the BAAQMD-adopted thresholds of significance, require the project applicant to mitigate the impact to a less-than-significant level.

ENV-7.9 Conduct and Implement Construction Health Risk Assessment For individual projects (excluding ADUs, single-family residences, and duplexes) where construction activities would occur within 1,000 feet of sensitive receptors, would last longer than two months, and would not utilize equipment rated US EPA Tier 4 for equipment of 50 horsepower or more, or construction equipment fitted with Level 3 Diesel Particulate Filters for all equipment of 50 horsepower or more, and/or alternative fuel construction equipment, the project applicant shall coordinate with the City to determine if a construction health risk assessment (HRA) shall be performed. If an HRA is to be performed, the HRA shall determine potential risk and compare the risk to the following BAAQMD thresholds:
ƒ Non-compliance with Qualified Community Risk Reduction Plan; ƒ Increased cancer risk of > 10.0 in a million;
ƒ Increased non-cancer risk of > 1.0 Hazard Index (Chronic or Acute); or ƒ Ambient PM2.5 increase of > 0.3 wg/m3 annual average
If risk exceeds the thresholds, measures such as requiring the use of Tier 4 engines, Level 3 Diesel Particulate Filters, and/or alternative fuel construction equipment shall be incorporated to reduce the risk to appropriate levels.

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ENV-7.10 Reduce Operational Toxic Air Contaminants
Require applicants for industrial or warehousing land uses or commercial land uses that would generate substantial diesel truck travel (i.e., 100 diesel trucks per day or 40 or more trucks with diesel-powered transport refrigeration units per day) to contact BAAQMD to determine the appropriate level of operational health risk assessment (HRA) required. If required, the operational HRA shall be prepared in accordance with the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and BAAQMD requirements and mitigated to an acceptable level. Typical measures to reduce risk impacts may include, but are not limited to:
ƒ Restricting idling on-site beyond Air Toxic Control Measures idling restrictions, as feasible.
ƒ Electrifying warehousing docks.
ƒ Truck Electric Vehicle (EV) Capable trailer spaces.
ƒ Requiring use of newer equipment and/or vehicles.
ƒ Restricting off-site truck travel through the creation of truck routes.

ENV-7.11 Odor Impacts
Consider odor impacts when evaluating land uses and development projects near wastewater treatment plants, treatment plant expansion projects, waste transfer stations, and other odor potential sources per the latest BAAQMD screening distances and guidelines.

L NOTE: Goals and policies pertaining to mobile source reductions relating to vehicle miles traveled (VMT) are covered in the Mobility Element.

Sustainability
A healthy and sustainable environment is one of the most critical components to a healthy life, high quality of living, and the long-term maintenance of important natural resources. By efficiently managing natural resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), Pleasant Hill can address the effects of climate change and preserve the quality of life in our community.

This section focuses on community sustainability through goals and policies targeting energy conservation, green building, greenhouse gas reduction, and recycling and solid waste. These efforts will result in a cleaner, healthier, and more ecologically responsible Pleasant Hill.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
California has become a recognized global leader in the effort to reduce GHG emissions through establishing wide-ranging GHG reduction strategies. The primary GHG reduction legislation driving State and city climate action plans includes Assembly Bill (AB) 32, Senate Bill (SB) 32, and Executive Order (EO) B-55-18. These laws and directives have charted a path towards carbon neutrality for California by 2045.

In addition to the landmark climate change bills, California has also passed legislation that increases energy efficiency in buildings (Title 24), improves fuel efficiency in vehicles (Advanced Clean Cars Program), and most recently legislation that calls for 100 percent carbon neutral electricity by 2045 (SB 100).

While the impacts of climate change are imposing and the use of fossil fuels that drive it pervasive, there are solutions. National, state, and local governments worldwide are making changes to reduce the impacts of climate change to a manageable level. What is more, places like California have been making substantial reductions in GHG emissions while continuing to grow its gross domestic product by decarbonizing the economy and investing in clean energy and next-generation technologies.

Generally, there are two primary types of strategies to address climate change: mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation strategies focus of slowing or halting future warming by reducing or capturing GHG emissions. Examples include planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide from the air, increasing fuel efficiency to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emitted per mile driven, and conserving electricity to lower GHG emissions associated with energy production. While mitigation strategies will curb some GHG emissions, these efforts are unlikely to halt climate change entirely. Adaptation strategies, which are discussed in the Safety Element of the General Plan, focus on actions to moderate the impacts of climate change. Examples of adaptation include use of drought-tolerant landscaping, reduced impermeable surfaces, and green building codes.

Energy Efficiency and Electrification
Increasing energy efficiency and the availability of renewable energy has great potential to contribute to GHG reduction and to preserve resources. The energy needed to light, heat, and power buildings is a stationary source of GHG emissions if produced using fossil fuels, the reduction of which is a key goal throughout the state. Energy use reductions can be achieved in a variety of ways, including optimizing energy efficiency in new construction, retrofitting existing buildings that facilitate energy use reduction; promoting energy and water conservation and efficiency; and encouraging the use of renewable energy. Energy audits for residential and commercial uses and developer and building contractor education on energy conservation and efficiency techniques are other approaches to energy conservation. As California moves toward a cleaner energy grid and greater energy efficiency, residents and businesses in Pleasant Hill can take advantage of numerous programs, incentives, and improvements that foster greater energy independence, lower energy costs, and greener and safer energy options.

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gas in existing and future buildings is important to both meeting climate change goals and to creating safer cities and homes. Achieving greater electrification will also help communities reach the goal of carbon neutrality by 2045 set by Senate Bill 100. An all-electric building that uses 100 percent renewable energy has zero carbon emissions, which can go a long way toward helping Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County, and California reach its energy and climate change goals.

The City of Pleasant Hill adopted the California Building Standards Code by reference in 2019, including sections that govern energy efficiency (Title 24, Part 6) and Green Building Standards (Title 24, Part 11), also known as CALGreen. Developed as part of a comprehensive effort to meet the AB 32 GHG reductions schedule (reducing GHGs to 1990 levels by 2020), CALGreen provides cost-effective approaches to reduce energy use and water consumption, encourage access to alternate transportation modes, and other measures that provide energy reduction benefits.

Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling
Some of the solid waste generated by residents and businesses in Pleasant Hill is diverted through recycling and reuse. The Solid Waste ordinance (Pleasant Hill Municipal Code Section 13.10 et seq.) regulates the way solid waste and recycling is managed in the city, including the services of franchise waste haulers. The Solid Waste and Recycling Plan includes strategies to divert from landfills and obtain grants that are used to encourage recycling of used motor oil and beverage containers. This Plan is a State requirement that indicates how the City will promote waste source reduction, recycling and composting, and environmentally safe transformation and disposal to help achieve the statewide goal of source-reduction, recycling, or composting of 75 percent of solid waste generated in California.

Become a low carbon community that strives to exceed State GHG reduction goals by 2040.

ENV-8.1 Meet State Emission Reduction Targets
Reduce GHG emissions at a rate that meets the long-term State and BAAQMD GHG emissions targets of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 (pursuant to SB 32) and carbon neutrality by 2045 (pursuant to AB 1279).

ENV-8.2 Health and Economic Benefits
Prioritize implementation of GHG reduction projects that provide health and economic benefits for the community.

ENV-8.3 Municpal GHG Reduction
Implement cost-effective GHG reduction strategies for City facilities and operations.

ENV-8.4 Land Use and Transportation Priorities
Support land uses and transportation improvements that prioritize alternative transportation modes that will reduce the number and length of automobile trips.

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ENV-8.5 GHG Thresholds
Require new development projects that would exceed GHG thresholds to feasibly mitigate all GHG emissions and locally offset any remaining GHG emissions that exceed the threshold consistent with the City standards.

ENV-8.6 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Require installation of electric vehicle charging stations as a ratio of total required parking for new and redeveloped commercial and multi-family projects and require new single-family residential development to include to 220 volt outlets in all garages.

ENV-8.7 Grant Funding
Seek grant funding to support implementation of GHG reduction projects in municipal facilities, including rebates and other incentive opportunities.

ENV-8.8 Preferences for Firms Using Reduced-emissions Equipment Give preference for City contracts to firms using reduced-emissions equipment, including for services such as trash collection and landscaping.

ENV-8.9 Sustainable Community Facility Design
Encourage the incorporation of sustainable design features in community facilities to reduce energy demand and environmental impacts, such as solar reflective roofing, permeable pavement, and incorporation of shade trees.

Improve efficiency and conservation in all development.

ENV-9.1 Energy Conservation Education
Partner with utility providers to educate residents, employers, and business owners/managers on the energy conservation programs available.

ENV-9.2 Energy Efficiency Improvements
Require energy efficiency improvements, including alternative energy technology, as a part of residential and commercial building renovations when a building permit application is submitted to the City.

ENV-9.3 Local Partnerships
Partner with local businesses and organizations to secure grants and incentives that facilitate energy efficiency and renewable energy production.

ENV-9.4 Municipal Buildings Efficiency and Conservation Require the design of new public buildings to exceed State standards for water and energy efficiency.

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ENV-9.5 Battery Energy Storage Systems
Encourage battery energy storage systems as an option for optimizing the management of electricity generated by renewable resources.

ENV-9.6 Urban Tree Canopy
Encourage discretionary development to include the planting of shade trees on each property and within parking areas to reduce the retention and radiation of heat.

ENV-9.7 Energy-Efficient Lighting
Require public facilities to use energy-efficient lighting technology for outdoor and indoor spaces.

Become a low or zero-waste community with convenient and effective options for recycling, composting, and diverting waste from landfills.

ENV-10.1 Franchise Agreements
Ensure waste franchise agreements and programs offer progressively higher rates of waste diversion with the goal of attaining and eventually exceeding the mandated 75 percent diversion rate.

ENV-10.2 Green Purchasing
Evaluate and implement green purchasing options across all City departments and consider the life cycle effects of purchases.

ENV-10.3 Zero Waste Education
Provide simple zero-waste education programs in City facilities and other organizations and partner with schools to facilitate education programs about recycling, composting, and reusing with standardized zero-waste materials.

ENV-10.4 Composting Equipment
Provide composting equipment at community facilities and events to encourage public and commercial composting.

ENV-10.5 Recycled Building Materials
Encourage new development projects to use recycled building materials where costeffective and structurally feasible.

ENV-10.6 Building Salvage and Roadway Construction Projects Require maximization of building salvage and recycling in remodeling or building demolition or roadway reconstruction projects when issuing demolition and encroachment permits.

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ENV-10.7 Recycling and Waste Diversion
Evaluate recycling and waste diversion opportunities periodically to consider new opportunities to further increase waste diversion.

ENV-10.8 Trash Reduction
Encourage the community to continue meeting the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Control Board Permit Requirements for Trash Reduction.

ENV-10.9 Reduction of Non-Recyclable/Compostable Products Reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste in the community.

ENV-10.10 On-Site Facilities in Existing Development
Require the City and encourage commercial businesses and business parks to install recycling and compost receptacles on their premises.

ENV-10.11 Reduce Waste in Operations
Require the City and encourage residents and businesses to reuse products, choose post-consumer recycled content products, reduce packaging waste, and use non-toxic cleaning products to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

Implementation Programs
Programs
Policy
Implemented
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021
– 2025
2026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
A Water Conservation Education
Update promotion and educational
materials on communitywide water
conservation, including but not limited
to City website updates and quarterly
newsletters advertising regional rebates
and programs.

ENV-1.3 Planning
Division
Engineering
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B Water Conservation Programs
Develop and market a program to
facilitate the installation of waterconserving equipment or infrastructure beyond that already required by the City
or State.

ENV-1.4
ENV-1.5
Planning
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Engineering
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Programs
Policy
Implemented
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021 – 2025 2026 – 2030 2031 – 2040 AnnualOngoing
C Public Facility Water Conservation
Programs
Prepare and update every five years an
action plan for water conservation
measures in existing and new public
facilities, including using recycled water
for public roadways and facility
irrigation.

ENV-1.4
ENV-1.5
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D Water Conservation Ordinance
Review and update every five years, if
necessary, the water-efficient
landscape standards for consistency
with State provisions.

ENV-1.4
ENV-1.5
ENV-1.6
ENV-1.7
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E Development Standards
Review and update every five years, if
necessary, the citywide design
guidelines to include latest technologies
for permeable surfaces, parking lot
drainage, and other ways to reduce
pollution in urban stormwater runoff.

ENV-2.2
ENV-2.3
ENV-2.4
ENV-2.5
Engineering
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Planning
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F Litter and Debris Removal in Creeks
Create a citywide litter and debris
removal and cleanup program that aims
to address sources of pollution that
affect local creeks and waterways by
partnering with local groups,
organizations, and agencies.

ENV-2.8 Engineering
Division
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G Erosion Control
Revise and update every five years the
Municipal Code as necessary to require
best practices that reduce soil erosion
and minimize or eliminate the effects of
grading on loss of topsoil.

ENV-3.1
ENV-3.3
ENV-3.7
ENV-3.8
Engineering
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Programs
Policy
Implemented
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)
2021
– 2025
2026
– 2030
2031
– 2040
AnnualOngoing
H Creek Restoration Funding
Seek regional, State, and federal funding
sources to reclaim, restore, and
enhance local creeks and waterways in
order to:
x Reduce embankment erosion
and deterioration;
x Clearing debris to maintain free
flowing waterways; and
x Stabilize and restore stream
banks through the planting of
new vegetation.