100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3323 – (925) 671-5270 www.pleasanthillca.org
To: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
From: City of Pleasant Hill Community Development Department Re: City of Pleasant Hill’s 2025 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 Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) 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 XXXX, 2026, the Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Resolution No. -26 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 2025, including highlights from the City’s Capital Improvement Program:
1. The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 978 on November 17, 2025, amending the Pleasant Hill Municipal Code (Title 18, Planning and Land Use) in its entirety, and amending the Zoning Map to rezone 1,072 parcels throughout the City for consistency with the 2040 General Plan and 2023-2031 Housing Element, as well as to address compliance with various State law provisions, and clarify and streamline existing processes. (Land Use Element [LU] Policies LU-1.1, LU-1.2, LU-1.6, Goal LU 3, Goal LU 4, Goal LU 5, Goal LU 6, LU-
6.7-6.9, LU 6.31, LU 6.34, LU-6.38 & 6.39, LU-6.42 & 6.43, LU-6.54 & 6.56, LU 11.3; Housing Element [H] Programs F, H, I, K, L, O, R, FF, KK)
2. The City approved various commercial improvements, including B. Top Snooker Hall (508 Contra Costa Boulevard), Rebel Convenience Store and Shell Gas Station (6006 Contra Costa Boulevard), and a new Master Sign Program for Downtown Pleasant Hill. (Goals E-1, E-2, E-3, LU-1, LU-4)
3. The City approved a new daycare use for Kid Time, which also included an event space, at 548 Contra Costa Boulevard. (Goals E-1, E-3, LU-1, LU-4)
4. 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)
5. The City approved various additions and improvements to single-family sites throughout the City. (Goals LU-1, LU-3, H-5)
6. The City continues to review various wireless telecommunication projects throughout the City, which will improve wireless phone coverage. (E Goal E6, Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element [PFS] Goal PFS-5)
7. The City approved various residential projects including, multiple singlefamily homes and accessory dwelling units throughout the City. (Goals LU-1, LU-3, Housing Element Programs, I, M)
8. The City has approved several urban lot split and two-unit development projects pursuant to Senate Bill 9. (Housing Element Program Q)
9. The City began drafting its first-ever Climate Action Plan with approval anticipated in 2026. (Environmental Element Programs Q, R, S).
10. 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 in the Successor Agency’s Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (Housing Element Program W)
11. The City completed Code Enforcement activity (closed 94 cases and fielded over 1,607 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)
12. The City continued two of its Business Support Initiatives from 2022-2023.
These programs were established in 2022 through the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. As documented in previous reports the City previously invested $500,000 into a Business Support Initiatives 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. (Goals E-1, E-2, E-3)
1. In 2024-2025, two initiatives were continued from the City’s general fund. The first continued program was the Pleasant Hill Perks program.
When consumers purchased a Perks card, the program provided the customer with a 50% “Bonus” card. Thus, individuals who bought a $100 Perks card received a second Perks card for an additional $50. While the Bonus cards are no longer available and expired after 90 days, the initial Perks cards never expire. Perks cards are redeemable at 70 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. The perks program generated consumer spending through purchased and City-provided bonus e-gift cards redeemable at 70+ participating merchants located in the City’s shopping districts. The program is currently running in 2025-2026. (Goals E-1, E-2, Policy E-3.2)
2. The second continued program was the Technical Assistance Grant program which awarded $22,789.38 in FY 2024-2025 grants to 4 businesses for website and social media improvements (e.g., content creation, graphic design, professional photographs and video production).
The City has currently in 2025-2026 awarded $14,650 to 2 businesses for website and social media improvements. This program was initially funded by This Business Support Initiative was funded by American Rescue Plan Act in 2022 and continued with general funds afterwards. (Goals E-1, E-2, Policy E-3.2)
13. Collaborated on cross-marketing efforts with the City’s economic development partners such as the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center property management (Vestar) 4 -5 times a year to request assistance in sharing city events, sponsoring city events (Light Up the Night) and co-promoting special events (Holiday event, Farmer’s Market and Off-The-Grid) and assist them with City special event and signage permits, to increase awareness of downtown businesses, and economic activity citywide. Facilitated two seasons of the weekly Off-the-Grid food truck event at City Hall, and Light Up the Night event, connecting residents and visitors to our Downtown shopping district. (Goals E-1, E-2, E-3, E-5)
1. There were 28 events in 2025 with an attendance of 23,250 visitors, while 9 - 10 food trucks operated in 2025 generating 19,377 transactions.
2. Collaborated with community leaders and business community to launch and support Night Market promoting the City’s northern commercial areas along Golf Club Road, including 13 Night Market events held on Friday nights that attracted 800 – 1,000 attendees. Each market hosted 40- 50 vendors with 4 vendors from Pleasant Hill
14. Collaborated with the Recreation & Park District that promoted quality of life and supported local businesses on two annual City sponsorship packages. The city sponsored 20 events hosted by Recreation & Park in 2024 – 2025 with a cost of $12,375 and $14,850 respectively.
1. These events attracted 9,165 attendees in 2024 and 10,600 in 2025, to the benefit of local businesses near the events, as well as merchants located on the way to and from the events. (Goals E-1 and E-2)
15. Regular attendance at Visit Pleasant Hill (VPH) Board of Directors meetings to assist VPH with carrying out their annual requirements and obligations, and to help promote the City’s hotels, attractions, and businesses. During 2024-2025 cycle Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement District (“Visit Pleasant Hill”) completed a one-time print run of 10,000 visitor guides, which were distributed over the course of the year through hotels, city-facing locations, partner businesses, events, and direct requests. In addition to print, QR codes linking to the digital Visitor Guide were placed at hotel properties for guests who preferred not to take a physical copy. Presence on board of Pleasant Hill Tourism Improvement District (“Visit Pleasant Hill”) that furthered use of Pleasant Hill Visitor Guide and map in marketing and advertising campaigns that promote the City’s hotels, merchants, and business districts, such as eight domestic travel tradeshows and eight conferences. (Goals E-1, E-3. E-4, E-5)
1. From January 1 – December 31, 2025, the digital Visitor Guide was viewed 554 times by 254 unique users, reflecting repeated engagement with the guide.
2. Attracted visitors and brought potential new customers to local businesses through sponsorships and promotional support of events in 2024 and 2025 including Art, Wine, & Music festivals, the East Bay International Jewish Film Festivals, and over 20 Recreation and Park District special events per year.
3. Coordinated with the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Pleasant Hill to promote business programs – such as the Perks program, Perks video series, and Technical Assistance Grant program – that highlight and support local merchants.
16. Assisted and supported several business expansions from other cities into Pleasant Hill, such as:
1. Pizza My Heart
2. Spirit Halloween Superstores
3. Vista Paint Corporation
4. Mobility City
5. Edward Jones
6. TurboTax
7. Kimley-Horn and Associates
8. Schifrin, Gagnon & Dickey, Inc.
9. OCD Anxiety Centers California, LLC
10. Powerback Rehabilitation, LLC
More detailed information on Housing Element Programs and related implementation actions is noted in Attachment B. The City continues to actively pursue implementation of the goals, policies, and programs of its 2040 General Plan.
In addition to the examples mentioned above, the following are examples of recent General Plan implementation actions included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan:
17. The 2025 Street Resurfacing Project (No. 03-25) provided infrastructure improvements including ADA curb ramps, curb and gutter replacement, monument preservation, and thermoplastic striping. Pavement treatments within two residential neighborhoods utilized partial depth recycling, milling, and hot mix asphalt (HMA) backfill. The project also included miscellaneous City-wide striping and high-visibility crosswalks at six locations near elementary schools. Goals TC-1, TC-3, TC-5, TC-6).
18. The 2025 Pothole Repair, Project No. 01-25 (Project) provided for the repair of asphalt concrete pavement failures (potholes at various arterial, collector and residential streets) as well as a surface treatment for selected AC pathways throughout the City. The project included repair of 131,334 square feet of citywide pothole repairs on arterial, collector and residential streets and installation of 183 tons of asphalt to repair six AC pathways throughout the City, accounting for over 18,750 square feet of pathway repairs. (Goals TC-1, TC-3, TC-5, TC-6).
19. The Contra Costa Boulevard Improvement Project (Viking Drive to Harriet Drive) No. 02-23 included enhancements along Contra Costa Boulevard (CCB) between Viking Drive and Harriet Drive. Key project elements included 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. Construction was recently completed. The project was 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, TC-5, TC-6, TC-8, TC-9).
20. Taylor Boulevard Sidewalk Gap Closure Project - This Project (currently under design) is considered to be a high priority location for pedestrian and bicycle improvements based on proximity to schools, number of nearby destinations, and traffic volume and speed. The Project will connect residents to popular nearby destinations, including Pleasant Hill Community Center, Valley View Middle School, College Park High School, and the Contra Costa Canal Trail. (Goals TC-9, TC-10)
21. The Police Department Roof Replacement Project removed and replaced the existing roof at the Police Department facility. The Police Department Roof Replacement Project was subsequently identified as a funded project in the approved Capital Improvement Plan FY 2024 – 2029 (CIP) and $300,000 of Measure K funds were approved for the construction of this project.
22. The City Hall First Floor Offices and PD Dispatch Carpet Replacement Project removed and replaced the existing carpet and wall base in the first-floor offices at the City Hall Building and the Dispatch Center at the Police Department Facility.
23. The 2024 Storm Drain Maintenance, Project No. 04-24 (Project) provided storm drain maintenance repairs at select locations within the City. Project highlights included: Removal and replacement of 15 feet of 18” reinforced concrete pipe on Boyd Road, between the canal trail and Pleasant Hill Road.
Removed a 36” flap gate at the pipe outfall at 507 Masefield Drive and installed a new valve gate in the City right-of-way. Installation of 45-degree concrete collar at the pipe outfall at 507 Masefield Drive, to prevent impact force, and increase drainage flow (Goals ENV-2, ENV-3).
24. 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).
25. 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. (Goal ENV-2).
26. 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)
27. 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)
28. Installed a new filter at the Diablo Vista Water System pumphouse to improve the quality of the un-treated water from the canal. The new filter is a major improvement which will remove debris from the water prior to the water being pumped to DVWS users. The filter is located inside the pumphouse, it is selfcleaning and performance can be monitored remotely. (Goal ENV-1) 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 LCI and HCD.
VI. 2025 General Plan Amendments
The City of Pleasant Hill did not process any applications for General Plan amendments during the 2025 calendar year.
VII. Contact
Troy Fujimoto, City Planner
City of Pleasant Hill
[email protected] or (925) 671-5224