Agenda packet — Pleasant Hill City Council, October 19, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

City of Pleasant Hill
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, October 19, 2026
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, and via Teleconference In accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 707, a Zoom link and phone number are provided below for teleconference participation.

MAYOR ZAC SHESS
VICE MAYOR & DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMEMBER ANDREI OBOLENSKIY

COUNCILMEMBER AT LARGE SUE NOACK
DIST. 1 COUNCILMEMBER BELLE LA
DIST. 5 COUNCILMEMBER AMANDA SZAKATS
Options for observing the meeting and participating in public comments are provided below.

Public Communication. The public is welcome 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 during the general Public Comment period.

There is an opportunity for the public to comment on other agenda items at the time they are discussed. Comments are generally limited to two minutes.

Public Participation Options
1) Watch the Meeting via Youtube Livestream at www.phillca.gov/councilmeeting. 2) Submit Written Comments by 4 pm the Day of the Meeting to [email protected] (comments received by the deadline will be provided to the City Council before the meeting). Please specify that the correspondence is for public comment at the Council meeting.
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When the Mayor invites public comment (or public comments on specific agenda items), members of the public may speak on any matter within the City Council's jurisdiction by attending the meeting in person, teleconferencing using the Zoom platform, or calling into the meeting.

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If, due to a disability, a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in this meeting, please refer to the Providing Accessible Communication to the Public Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and AB 2449 document online at www.phillca.gov/accessiblecommunications and contact the ADA Coordinator 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (925) 671-5267 or via California Relay at 711.

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available to the public in the City’s Public Records Portal at https://cityarchive.phillca.gov/WebLink/ (click on City Council Agenda Packets) or by contacting the City Clerk at [email protected] or 925-671-5267.

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Agendas are Available for Review on the City Hall official noticing bulletin board (100 Gregory Lane), at the Pleasant Hill Police Department (330 Civic Drive), the Pleasant Hill Senior Center (233 Gregory Lane), and on the City’s website at www.phillca.gov/agendas. Agenda packets will be available to the public on the City’s website at the same time as they are made available to the City Council.

City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 2 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Designating October 18-24, 2026 as United Against Hate Week in the City of Pleasant Hill
Annual Update from the Civic Action Commission
CITY MANAGERS COMMENTS
(Brief updates on pending City business without discussion by the City Council.) COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences 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 Regular City Council Meeting of September 21, 2026

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Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of October 5, 2026 Page 9 Approve Checks Dated: October 02, 2026; October 09, 2026 Page 14

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 3 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 Adopt Resolution No. __-26 Authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to Execute a Successor Memorandum of Understanding and Approving the Accompanying Salary Schedule for the Local 1/AFSCME Bargaining Unit

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ACTION CALENDAR
Study Session to Receive an Update, Invite Public Input and to Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Potential Rezoning & Land Use Map Amendments Beyond What was Recently Completed as Part of General Plan 2040

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Adopt Resolution No.__- 26 Declaring a Public Nuisance Due to the Presence of Weeds and Ordering the Abatement of Same on the Property Located at 319 Gloria Drive

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ADJOURNMENT
Next City Council Meeting: November 2, 2026

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10.1 10.2

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 19, 2026

100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3323 – (925) 671-5270 www.phillca.gov
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
SUBJECT: Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 21, 2026 This document corrects the Minutes listed on the October 5, 2026 agenda, which were listed as October 21, 2026 minutes, rather than September 21, 2026 minutes.

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Minutes
ATTACHMENT(S): September 21, 2026 – Tentative Minutes
Prepared by: Lyone Conner, City Clerk

Item 9.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 5 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026

MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR MEETING- CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
City Council Meeting Minutes - 1 of 3 - Monday, September 21, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Shess and Mayor for a Day, Otto Ballinger, called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 PM.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor for a Day Ballinger invited the Council and Public to join him in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Zac Shess Mayor Present
Andrei Obolenskiy Vice Mayor, District 2 Councilmember Present Belle La District 1 Councilmember Present
Sue Noack Councilmember at Large Present
Amanda Szakats District 5 Councilmember Present
Otto Ballinger Mayor for a Day Present

4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Shess reported that there was a closed session meeting regarding Labor Negotiations, and there is nothing to report.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Acknowledgement of Otto Ballinger as Honorary Mayor for a Day Mayor Shess noted that Otto Ballinger was joining the City Council to conduct the meeting and that he would share additional information about Otto later in the meeting.

5.2 Proclamation Designating September 15 - October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Pleasant Hill
Jeanne Casey, Diversity Commissioner, accepted the Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation and shared remarks with the City Council.

Following the proclamation, Mayor Shess took a moment to reintroduce the Mayor for a Day, Otto Ballinger. Mr. Ballinger shared information about himself and his family and posed for a picture with Mayor Shess.

6. CITY MANAGERS COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager reported that:
• Community Service Day was a success with increased participation • The Civic Action Commission is seeking feedback regarding the upcoming season • Contra Costa County will host a Block Party on September 29 at the Pleasant Hill Library Item 9.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 6 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026

MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR MEETING- CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
City Council Meeting Minutes - 2 of 3 - Monday, September 21, 2026 • Information regarding City business and events is available online, via social media, the bi-weekly eNewsletter, and the bi-monthly Outlook Newsletter.

7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS

7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense Mayor Shess Reported that there were no meetings attended at the City's expense

7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Szakats offered congratulations to Walk and Roll for their Sustainability Award and to resident Patrick Mitchell for being a Recycled Water Citizen Champion. She recognized the Civic Action Commission and volunteers for a successful Community Service Day and thanked the Lions Club for serving pancakes at the event.

Councilmember Szakats reported her attendance at the MCE meeting. She also announced that she will attend the upcoming Farmers Market with BART Director Matt Rinn on September 26, 2026.

Councilmember Noack acknowledged the first day of Yom Kippur. She also invited the public to attend the pancake breakfast ahead of Community Service Day moving forward.

Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at the Contra Costa Transportation Authority event, the Women's Power Luncheon honoring Nancy Pelosi, as Congressman DeSaulnier’s guest.

Councilmember La thanked the Civic Action Commission for Community Service Day, with an especial thanks to the Public Works and Police Department for preparing the Creek Cleanup. She also thanked the following organizations for their partnership: Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, Contra Costa Flood Control and Water District, Friends of the Pleasant Hill Creek, the Recreation and Park District, Rapid Recycle, and the Pleasant Hill Night Market.

Councilmember La reported her attendance at the Kiwanis Charter celebration.

Vice Mayor Obolenskiy expressed gratitude to the Pleasant Hill Co-Housing for hosting the Town Hall.

Mayor Shess reported his attendance at the Sustainable Contra Costa Gala and at Community Service Day.

Mayor Shess offered his congratulations to the formation of the Kiwanis Club in Pleasant Hill.

Item 9.1
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MINUTES OF THE

REGULAR MEETING- CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
City Council Meeting Minutes - 3 of 3 - Monday, September 21, 2026

8. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public provided a comment:
• Kevin Dowling

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved By Noack; Seconded By Szakats to approve items 9.1 (with amendments) - 9.3 carried unanimously as follows:

Ayes (5): La, Noack, Obolenskiy, Szakats, Shess

9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 14, 2026

9.2 Approve Checks Dated: September 11, 2026

9.3 Adopt Resolution No. 61-26 Designating Vice Mayor Andrei Obolenskiy as Voting Delegate and Councilmember Belle La as an Alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference, from September 23-25, 2026, in Anaheim, California

10. ACTION CALENDAR

10.1 Study Session to Review a Preliminary Draft of the Pleasant Hill Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Concept Drawings Laetitia Porta, Senior Civil Engineer, presented a report on the scope of the Safety Action Plan, its necessity in Pleasant Hill, and the ways in which it will be utilized by the City. She also gave background information on the public outreach for the SS4A program.

Engineer Porta responded to questions from Council.

This item was introduced for Council’s input and did not require adoption.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Shess adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. The next City Council will be held on October 5, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK
Item 9.1
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 19, 2026

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 October 5, 2026 RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Minutes
ATTACHMENT(S): October 5, 2026 – Tentative Minutes
Prepared by: Lyone Conner, City Clerk

Item 9.2
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 9 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes - 1 of 4 - Monday, October 05, 2026

MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 5, 2026

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Shess called a Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:18 PM

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Shess invited the Council and Public to join him in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor reported that there was a closed session earlier in the evening and nothing to report.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.1 Proclamation Designating October 12, 2026 as Indigenous People's Day in the City of Pleasant Hill
Lloyd Schine, Chair, on behalf of the Diversity Commission, received the proclamation designating October 12, 2026 as Indigenous People’s Day, and provided remarks to the Council.

6. CITY MANAGERS COMMENTS
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager, reported that:
• The Pride Celebration is on October 8, 2026, in collaboration with Off the Grid. • The inaugural Harvest Festival is on October 10, 2026, in Downtown Pleasant Hill, on Crescent Drive.
• The Pleasant Hill Police Department encourages residents to join the Neighborhood Watch

7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS

7.1 Reports from Councilmembers on Meetings or Conferences Attended at City Expense Mayor Shess Reported his and Council’s attendance at the Contra Costa Mayor's Conference in the City of Lafayette on October 1, 2026.

Vice Mayor Obolenskiy and Councilmember La reported their and City Manager Ethan Bindernagel’s attendance at the Cal Cities Annual Conference.

Item 9.2
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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 5, 2026

7.2 Announcements from Councilmembers
Councilmember Szakats invited the public to join NUHW Workers for Hospice East Bay in their strike for good faith negotiation sessions and bargaining.

Councilmember Szakats reported her attendance at a meeting with Assembly Member Ávila Farías, the Good Roots ribbon cutting ceremony with Councilmember Sue Noack, the Farmers’ Market with BART Director Matt Rinn, the DVC Solidarity Gala, and the Contra Costa County Block Party.

Councilmember Noack reported her attendance at the Farmers’ Market, the Back 40 Ribbon Cutting for the new porch space, and the Contra Costa County Block Party.

Councilmember La reported her attendance at the Kiwani's Regional Training, the Back 40 Ribbon Cutting, and the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Blackhawk Museum.

Vice Mayor Obolenskiy reported his attendance at the Relay for Life event, the World Fusion Festival, and met with Assemblywoman Farías.

Vice Mayor Obolenskiy also announced that the Hospice of East Bay nurses are in negotiation.

Mayor Shess Reported his attendance at the World Fusion Festival, the Contra Costa County Block Party, and the Back 40 Oak Porch Ribbon Cutting.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public provided a comment: Jorge

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved By Noack
Seconded By La
Ayes (5): La, Noack, Obolenskiy, Szakats, Shess
Motion Carried

9.1 Approve Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of October 21, 2026

9.2 Approve Checks Dated: September 18, 2026; September 25, 2026

10. ACTION CALENDAR

10.1 City Debt Financing Options
Erick Cheung, Chief Financial Officer, provided a presentation on the history of Measure K funds and the various options Council has regarding its use.

Item 9.2
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 11 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes - 3 of 4 - Monday, October 05, 2026

MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 5, 2026
Mr. Cheung also responded to questions from Council.

Mike Meyer, Consultant with NHA Advisors, assisted with the presentation and responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Shess opened public comment.

The following members of the public commented: Jorge
This was an item for discussion, and no motions or adoptions were made.

10.2 Adopt Resolution No.62-26 Approving Use of Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) Access Fund for the Replacement of the Council Chambers Video Wall Ling King, Chief Technology Officer, provided a report on the functionality of the current Council Chambers video wall and conveyed the needs for purchase and feasibility of a replacement screen.

Mayor Shess opened public comment, and no members of the public commented.

Moved By Noack
Seconded By La
To Approve item 10.2 carried unanimously as follows:

Ayes (5): La, Noack, Obolenskiy, Szakats, Shess

10.3 Adopt Resolution No. 63-26 Awarding the Construction Contract for the Monument Bridge at Canal Trail Project No. 02-26 and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract with FJ&I Engineering, INC.

Shawn Hung, Associate Engineer, provided a presentation on the background and inspection findings for the Monument Boulevard Bridge, as well as a timeline of the bidding process for the project contract, and he responded to questions from Council.

Ann James, Public Works Director, was also present to respond to questions from Council.

Mayor Shess opened public comment, and no members of the public commented.

Moved By Szakats
Seconded By Obolenskiy
To Approve item 10.2 carried unanimously as follows:

Ayes (5): La, Noack, Obolenskiy, Szakats, Shess
Item 9.2
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 12 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes - 4 of 4 - Monday, October 05, 2026

MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 5, 2026

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Shess adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

LYONE P. CONNER, CITY CLERK
Item 9.2
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 19, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
SUBJECT: Approve Checks Dated: October 02, 2026; October 09, 2026

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
Item 9.3
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 14 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 10/2/2026 7:49:59 AM Page 1 of 4
Expense Approval Report
Pleasant Hill, CA By Vendor Name
Payment Dates 10/2/2026 - 10/2/2026
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: ALS01 - ALSCO UNIFORMS
ALSCO UNIFORMS LSAC2274727 10/02/2026 MATS, TOWELS, LAUNDRY S… 101-2001-0000-660014 351250 10/02/2026 165.90 Vendor ALS01 - ALSCO UNIFORMS Total: 165.90
Vendor: ARR03 - ARROWHEAD FORENSICS
ARROWHEAD FORENSICS 197573 10/02/2026 DRUG TEST KITS 101-2001-0000-660014 351251 10/02/2026 35.79 Vendor ARR03 - ARROWHEAD FORENSICS Total: 35.79
Vendor: BLU26 - BLUDOT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
BLUDOT TECHNOLOGIES LLC BLUDOT-1159 06/30/2026 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT T…101-4001-0000-620122 351252 10/02/2026 9,882.00 Vendor BLU26 - BLUDOT TECHNOLOGIES LLC Total: 9,882.00
Vendor: BMI24 - BMI IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC.

BMI IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC. 103917 10/02/2026 DOCUMENT SCANNING FOR … 101-1012-0000-630040 351253 10/02/2026 3,115.32 Vendor BMI24 - BMI IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC. Total: 3,115.32 Vendor: BMO23 - BMO BANK N.A. COMMERCIAL CARD
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Vendor: OTS24 - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 261002 10/02/2026 Vuong, Ofc. Duran EVOC Upd…101-2001-0000-640011 351256 10/02/2026 484.00 Vendor OTS24 - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Total: 484.00
Vendor: DON03 - DONAGHU GRAPHIC DESIGNS
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Vendor: ENG04 - ENGEO INC.

ENGEO INC. 314756 10/02/2026 BLDR-25-0996 101-220010 351258 10/02/2026 8,420.00 Vendor ENG04 - ENGEO INC. Total: 8,420.00
Vendor: FIR26 - FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SC…261002 10/02/2026 ENT-2025-0032 101-220010 351259 10/02/2026 1,092.82 Vendor FIR26 - FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Total: 1,092.82 Item 9.3
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 15 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 10/2/2026 - 10/2/2026 10/2/2026 7:49:59 AM Page 2 of 4
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: FOR06 - FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION
FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION PHPD-2608 10/02/2026 DRUGS/ALCOHOL/TOXICOL… 101-2001-0000-630033 351260 10/02/2026 5,620.00 FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION PHPD-2608-SUPP 10/02/2026 DRUGS/ALCO/TOXICO TSTIN… 101-2001-0000-630033 351260 10/02/2026 635.25 Vendor FOR06 - FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION Total: 6,255.25 Vendor: HUN04 - LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS
LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS 2399 10/02/2026 CITY COUNCIL MTG 9/21/26;… 101-1001-0000-630040 351261 10/02/2026 225.00 LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS 2399 10/02/2026 CITY COUNCIL MTG 9/21/26;… 101-1001-0000-630040 351261 10/02/2026 225.00 Vendor HUN04 - LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS Total: 450.00
Vendor: LCA01 - LC ACTION POLICE SUPPLY, LTD.

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Vendor: NUN01 - NUNES, JAMES R.

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Vendor: OFF20 - ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
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POINT EMBLEMS 21368 10/02/2026 HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS 101-2001-0000-660014 351268 10/02/2026 2,009.48 Vendor POI25 - POINT EMBLEMS Total: 2,009.48
Vendor: PRI25 - PRIMO BRANDS
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Vendor: ROB03 - ROBERT HALF
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Item 9.3
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 16 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 10/2/2026 - 10/2/2026 10/2/2026 7:49:59 AM Page 3 of 4
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: V3E26 - V3 ELECTRIC
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Vendor: WEX01 - WEX BANK
WEX BANK 115222702 10/02/2026 GAS CARDS FOR THE PD 101-2001-0000-620062 351274 10/02/2026 492.74 Vendor WEX01 - WEX BANK Total: 492.74
Vendor: ZOH01 - ZOHO CORPORATION
ZOHO CORPORATION 5020054462 10/02/2026 MNGEENGINE DSKTOP CENT… 101-1012-0000-650036 351275 10/02/2026 2,313.00 Vendor ZOH01 - ZOHO CORPORATION Total: 2,313.00
Grand Total: 80,450.00
Item 9.3
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Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
101 - GENERAL FUND 68,989.10
201 - WASTE MANAGEMENT/RECYCLING FUND 423.25
223 - GENERAL PLAN FEE FUND 5,055.52
401 - CITY HALL/PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER TECHNOLOGY … 5,982.13 Grand Total: 80,450.00
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
101-0000-0000-430030 BUILDING PERMITS 312.80
101-0000-0000-430060 ELECTRICAL PERMITS 152.00
101-0000-0000-470009 AUTOMATION FEE SURC… 32.50
101-1001-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 450.00
101-1012-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 3,115.32
101-1012-0000-650036 MAINT/SOFTWARE 2,313.00
101-1016-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 475.10
101-1019-0000-612210 SICK LEAVE CONVERSIO… 367.90
101-200030 CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 18,208.35
101-2001-0000-611050 SALARY-PART TIME TEM… 2,305.80
101-2001-0000-620062 AUTO/GASOLINE 492.74
101-2001-0000-620124 SWAT/DRONE 3,843.99
101-2001-0000-630033 P.D. OTHER SVCS 6,255.25
101-2001-0000-640011 POST TRAING SVC 1,084.00
101-2001-0000-660014 SUPPLIES/OPERATING 2,211.17
101-2001-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 58.78
101-2001-0000-660024 SUPPLIES/NON CAPITALI… 129.75
101-220010 COST RECOVERY ACCT P… 9,512.82
101-4001-0000-620122 PUBLICATIONS/SUBSCRI… 9,882.00
101-4002-0000-620114 PHOTO/PRINTING 1,269.75
101-5097-0000-620133 UNIFORM MAINTENANC… 6,516.08
201-4009-0000-620114 PHOTO/PRINTING 423.25
223-4006-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 5,055.52
401-1012-0000-710841 CAPITAL ASSETS-SOFTW… 5,982.13
Grand Total: 80,450.00
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 80,450.00
Grand Total: 80,450.00
2026-10-02
Item 9.3
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 18 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 10/9/2026 9:11:22 AM Page 1 of 9
Expense Approval Report
Pleasant Hill, CA By Vendor Name
Payment Dates 10/9/2026 - 10/9/2026
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: AAN01 - AANTEX PEST CONTROL
AANTEX PEST CONTROL 761487 10/09/2026 MONTHLY PEST CONTROL AT…101-5097-0000-650016 351276 10/09/2026 85.00 Vendor AAN01 - AANTEX PEST CONTROL Total: 85.00
Vendor: ALE04 - ALERTLINE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
ALERTLINE COMMUNICATIO… 93997 10/09/2026 ELEVATOR EMERGENCY PHO… 101-1012-0000-670020 351277 10/09/2026 120.00 Vendor ALE04 - ALERTLINE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Total: 120.00 Vendor: AMA05 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, …164T-JMR9-6373 10/09/2026 8K MINI DISPLAYPORT CABLE…402-2001-0000-660024 351279 10/09/2026 100.01 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, …1GT3-N6H1-RCYY 10/09/2026 SUPPLIES FOR CH 101-1016-0000-660016 351280 10/09/2026 12.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, …1H4V-PG4R-C7M3 10/09/2026 VINCE - DAILY JOURNALS 101-3001-0000-660016 351278 10/09/2026 21.84 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, …1P9T-74VQ-RFFR 10/09/2026 OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR CH 101-1016-0000-660016 351281 10/09/2026 73.56 Vendor AMA05 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. Total: 207.41 Vendor: ANG10 - ANGEL ARMOR
ANGEL ARMOR INV20680 10/09/2026 BALLISTIC ARMOR FOR RON P…101-2001-0000-660026 351282 10/09/2026 3,001.59 Vendor ANG10 - ANGEL ARMOR Total: 3,001.59
Vendor: ATT23 - AT&T
AT&T ACCT 322394749 92326 10/09/2026 INTERNET FOR LIBRARY 101-1012-0000-670020 351283 10/09/2026 135.00 Vendor ATT23 - AT&T Total: 135.00
Vendor: BAL25 - BALLOON THRILLS
BALLOON THRILLS 261009 10/09/2026 BALLOON DISPLAY 101-2001-0000-640022 351284 10/09/2026 408.40 Vendor BAL25 - BALLOON THRILLS Total: 408.40
Vendor: BAY04 - BAY AREA NEWS GROUP
BAY AREA NEWS GROUP REF#69889228 10/09/2026 LEGAL NOTICE - POND PROJ … 301-5063-0000-800030 351285 10/09/2026 1,260.75 Vendor BAY04 - BAY AREA NEWS GROUP Total: 1,260.75
Vendor: BAY08 - BAY AREA NEWS GROUP
BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 1486103 10/09/2026 CLASS ADVER CCT MAR'26 (A…101-4004-0000-620112 351286 10/09/2026 789.60 Vendor BAY08 - BAY AREA NEWS GROUP Total: 789.60
Vendor: CAP08 - CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES
CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES 90143 10/09/2026 NEXLOG MONITORING AND … 101-1012-2001-650035 351287 10/09/2026 2,475.00 CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES 90569 10/09/2026 EVENTIDE DX SERIES 9-1-26 … 101-1012-2001-650035 351287 10/09/2026 6,452.00 Vendor CAP08 - CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES Total: 8,927.00
Vendor: CIN01 - CINTAS CORPORATION #153
CINTAS CORPORATION #153 9392613561 10/09/2026 AED AUTO AGREEMENT 101-1015-0000-680025 351288 10/09/2026 1,179.90 Vendor CIN01 - CINTAS CORPORATION #153 Total: 1,179.90
Item 9.3
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: CLI24 - CLINICAL HEALTH APPRAISALS INC.

CLINICAL HEALTH APPRAISAL…10626 10/09/2026 FLU SHOTS @ WELLNESS FAIR…101-1014-0000-630040 351289 10/09/2026 1,100.00 Vendor CLI24 - CLINICAL HEALTH APPRAISALS INC. Total: 1,100.00 Vendor: CME01 - CME LIGHTING SUPPLY CO., INC.

CME LIGHTING SUPPLY CO., … 249042 10/09/2026 LIGHTING SUPPLIES - PD 101-5097-0000-650016 351290 10/09/2026 90.81 Vendor CME01 - CME LIGHTING SUPPLY CO., INC. Total: 90.81 Vendor: CCC14 - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 709878 10/09/2026 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENA… 101-3001-0000-620154 351291 10/09/2026 218.53 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 709878 10/09/2026 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENA… 306-5107-0000-650043 351291 10/09/2026 15,708.03 Vendor CCC14 - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Total: 15,926.56
Vendor: CON83 - COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA 17127 10/09/2026 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SVC… 101-2001-0000-670010 351292 10/09/2026 435.20 Vendor CON83 - COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA Total: 435.20
Vendor: CSG01 - CSG CONSULTANTS, INC.

CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. 68185 10/09/2026 PH PLG SVCS 8/29/26- 9/25/… 101-4004-0000-630019 351293 10/09/2026 16,863.00 Vendor CSG01 - CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. Total: 16,863.00
Vendor: DKS26 - DKS
DKS 0101430 10/09/2026 PO/1392 SPEED SURVEYS PP1…301-5139-2419-630038 351294 10/09/2026 26,657.50 Vendor DKS26 - DKS Total: 26,657.50
Vendor: DUA01 - DU-ALL SAFETY, LLC
DU-ALL SAFETY, LLC 27511 10/09/2026 SAFETY TRAINING SEPT- WO… 101-1014-0000-630020 351295 10/09/2026 930.00 Vendor DUA01 - DU-ALL SAFETY, LLC Total: 930.00
Vendor: ESC80 - ESCRIBE SOFTWARE USA INC
ESCRIBE SOFTWARE USA INC 26908 10/09/2026 ESCRIBE SOFTWARE SUBSCRI…101-1012-0000-650036 351296 10/09/2026 29,899.20 Vendor ESC80 - ESCRIBE SOFTWARE USA INC Total: 29,899.20 Vendor: EVE08 - EVERBRIDGE INC
EVERBRIDGE INC MHQ32406 10/09/2026 NIXLE 360 SUBSCRIPTION 101-2001-0000-630040 351297 10/09/2026 6,768.73 Vendor EVE08 - EVERBRIDGE INC Total: 6,768.73
Vendor: FJK01 - F.J. KENNEDY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

F.J. KENNEDY AND ASSOCIAT… 26-140 10/09/2026 PO/30016 STORMWATER PR… 231-3001-0000-630040 351298 10/09/2026 5,201.85 Vendor FJK01 - F.J. KENNEDY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Total: 5,201.85 Vendor: FJ&I25 - FJ & I ENGR INC.

FJ & I ENGR INC. 261009 10/09/2026 1465 FIELDEREST-$10K; 804 … 231-5025-0000-800030 351342 10/09/2026 20,000.00 FJ & I ENGR INC. PAY APP1 10/09/2026 PO/6500 PROGRSS PMT 1 - S… 231-5065-0000-800030 351342 10/09/2026 342,570.00 Vendor FJ&I25 - FJ & I ENGR INC. Total: 362,570.00
Vendor: 10097 - FLOCK GROUP INC
FLOCK GROUP INC INV-106401 10/09/2026 FLOCK SFTY SOLAR FALCON … 241-2005-0000-660026 351299 10/09/2026 6,000.00 Vendor 10097 - FLOCK GROUP INC Total: 6,000.00
Item 9.3
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: FOL01 - FOLGERGRAPHICS
FOLGERGRAPHICS 148951 10/09/2026 DIVERSITY COMMISSION PRI… 101-1005-0000-700036 351300 10/09/2026 163.88 Vendor FOL01 - FOLGERGRAPHICS Total: 163.88
Vendor: POW08 - FRED POWELL
FRED POWELL 261006 10/09/2026 HYATT REGENCY BURLINGG… 101-4013-0000-640021 351301 10/09/2026 140.03 Vendor POW08 - FRED POWELL Total: 140.03
Vendor: HOL24 - HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS LLC
HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS LLC 2824 10/09/2026 CONSULTING SVCS- TRAVEL 101-1014-0000-630040 351302 10/09/2026 1,400.00 Vendor HOL24 - HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS LLC Total: 1,400.00
Vendor: HUN03 - HUNT & SONS, LLC
HUNT & SONS, LLC 72346 10/09/2026 UNLEADED GAS FOR PD 3976…101-5097-0000-620062 351303 10/09/2026 21,493.37 Vendor HUN03 - HUNT & SONS, LLC Total: 21,493.37
Vendor: IDI58 - IDI
IDI IN1199430 10/09/2026 MONTHLY SVCS FOR INVESTI… 101-2001-0000-620122 351304 10/09/2026 270.00 Vendor IDI58 - IDI Total: 270.00
Vendor: IED01 - IEDA
IEDA 200617608 10/09/2026 MEMBER DUES FOR LABOR R…101-1014-0000-630040 351305 10/09/2026 2,520.68 Vendor IED01 - IEDA Total: 2,520.68
Vendor: KIM05 - KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATE
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIA… 097287009-0826 10/09/2026 PO/13924 SS4A PP11 301-5139-2417-630040 351306 10/09/2026 38,035.45 Vendor KIM05 - KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATE Total: 38,035.45 Vendor: KRI01 - KRISTIC, MATT
KRISTIC, MATT 261009 10/09/2026 Per Die/ Train:IACP Conferen…101-2001-0000-640011 351307 10/09/2026 430.00 Vendor KRI01 - KRISTIC, MATT Total: 430.00
Vendor: HUN04 - LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS
LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS 2401 10/09/2026 RECORDING AND POST PRO… 101-1008-0000-630044 351308 10/09/2026 187.50 LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS 2401 10/09/2026 CHAMB OF COMM CANDID … 101-1008-0000-630044 351308 10/09/2026 225.00 Vendor HUN04 - LARRYLOGIC PRODUCTIONS Total: 412.50
Vendor: MAC11 - MACIAS GINI & O'CONNELL LLP
MACIAS GINI & O'CONNELL L… 538799 AND 538797 10/09/2026 PROG BILL N CONN TO THE C…101-1010-0000-630015 351309 10/09/2026 4,000.00 MACIAS GINI & O'CONNELL L… 538799 AND 538797 10/09/2026 BLG N CONN TO THE CIT PH … 101-1010-0000-630015 351309 10/09/2026 2,000.00 Vendor MAC11 - MACIAS GINI & O'CONNELL LLP Total: 6,000.00 Vendor: MAR26 - MARGARET BARRY, LCSW
MARGARET BARRY, LCSW #8 10/09/2026 DEPARTMENT THERAPIST SV… 241-2005-0000-630040 351310 10/09/2026 1,800.00 Vendor MAR26 - MARGARET BARRY, LCSW Total: 1,800.00
Vendor: SRS01 - MARIK ENTERPRISES, LLC dba SRS PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS MARIK ENTERPRISES, LLC dba…2026-159 10/09/2026 PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGR… 101-1014-0000-630021 351311 10/09/2026 335.00 Vendor SRS01 - MARIK ENTERPRISES, LLC dba SRS PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS Total: 335.00 Vendor: WOR10 - MEL SERVICES INCORPORATED dba WORKERS.COM MEL SERVICES INCORPORAT… 144807;144862 10/09/2026 SEASONAL MW:RYAN WALZ/…231-5020-0000-630019 351312 10/09/2026 1,646.56 Item 9.3
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount MEL SERVICES INCORPORAT… 144807;144862 10/09/2026 SEASONAL MW:RYAN WALZ/…231-5020-0000-630019 351312 10/09/2026 1,992.36 MEL SERVICES INCORPORAT… 144807;144862 10/09/2026 SEASONAL MW:RYAN WALZ/…231-5020-0000-630019 351312 10/09/2026 1,097.70 Vendor WOR10 - MEL SERVICES INCORPORATED dba WORKERS.COM Total: 4,736.62 Vendor: MIN06 - MINUTEMAN PRESS
MINUTEMAN PRESS 30691 10/09/2026 2500#10 101-4013-0000-660016 351313 10/09/2026 776.04 MINUTEMAN PRESS 30696 10/09/2026 2500#10 WINDOW ENVELOP… 101-4013-0000-660016 351313 10/09/2026 888.16 Vendor MIN06 - MINUTEMAN PRESS Total: 1,664.20
Vendor: MIT02 - MITCHELL, ERICKA
MITCHELL, ERICKA 6958 10/09/2026 PARMA CONFERENCE REGIS… 101-1014-0000-640021 351314 10/09/2026 848.00 Vendor MIT02 - MITCHELL, ERICKA Total: 848.00
Vendor: MOH26 - MOHSENZADA INC
MOHSENZADA INC 261009 10/09/2026 BL#48761 REFUND DUE TO … 101-0000-0000-404010 351315 10/09/2026 195.25 Vendor MOH26 - MOHSENZADA INC Total: 195.25
Vendor: NAP05 - NAPA SOLANO SANE/SART
NAPA SOLANO SANE/SART 7671 10/09/2026 ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT EX… 101-2001-0000-630033 351316 10/09/2026 2,400.00 Vendor NAP05 - NAPA SOLANO SANE/SART Total: 2,400.00
Vendor: NAT01 - NATIONAL EMBLEM
NATIONAL EMBLEM 11002516 10/09/2026 PO/2001000 NEW DEPARTM… 101-2001-0000-612290 351317 10/09/2026 5,602.12 NATIONAL EMBLEM 11002516-A 10/09/2026 PO/2001000 NEW DEPARTM… 101-2001-0000-612290 351317 10/09/2026 2,988.10 Vendor NAT01 - NATIONAL EMBLEM Total: 8,590.22
Vendor: ONE09 - ONE DIVERSIFIED LLC
ONE DIVERSIFIED LLC VH175383 10/09/2026 ON-SITE HARDWARE MAINT… 101-1012-0000-650035 351318 10/09/2026 1,774.70 Vendor ONE09 - ONE DIVERSIFIED LLC Total: 1,774.70
Vendor: PER26 - PERMITIUM, LLC
PERMITIUM, LLC PER00042838 10/09/2026 ANNU PRMTDIRECT SUBSCRI… 101-2001-0000-620122 351319 10/09/2026 3,600.00 Vendor PER26 - PERMITIUM, LLC Total: 3,600.00
Vendor: PGE01 - PG&E
PG&E ACCT47571836155 91726 10/07/2026 SUMM BLG- PUBLIC SVCS CE… 101-5097-0000-670015 351325 10/09/2026 2,714.34 PG&E ACCT 20992006500 91726 10/09/2026 SUMM BLG- AD22 LIGHTING …227-4025-0000-670015 351321 10/09/2026 273.24 PG&E ACCT 33901043803 92226 10/09/2026 2 MONTICELLO AVE - LIBRARY 103-5105-0000-670015 351326 10/09/2026 5,341.65 PG&E ACCT 34402719750 92126 10/09/2026 STREET LIGHTING - 520 CCB 226-4019-0000-670015 351322 10/09/2026 15.93 PG&E ACCT 78254000256 91726 10/09/2026 SUMM BLG- SAFETY ST LIGH… 221-1020-0000-670015 351324 10/09/2026 1,968.49 PG&E ACCT13985976250 92926 10/09/2026 CITY HALL GAS 101-1016-0000-670015 351320 10/09/2026 8.65 PG&E ACCT87236778277 92426 10/09/2026 SUMM BLG- TRAFFIC SIGNAL …306-5107-0000-670015 351323 10/09/2026 596.81 PG&E ACCT87236778277 92426 10/09/2026 SUMM BLG- TRAFFIC SIGNAL …306-5107-0000-670015 351323 10/09/2026 155.29 Vendor PGE01 - PG&E Total: 11,074.40
Vendor: RAC94 - RACE FORWARD
RACE FORWARD INV-06204 10/09/2026 GOVER ALLIA OF RACE AND … 101-1014-0000-620121 351327 10/09/2026 1,000.00 Vendor RAC94 - RACE FORWARD Total: 1,000.00
Item 9.3
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: REW24 - REWARDIAN, LLC
REWARDIAN, LLC 15229 10/09/2026 PO/140-A EMPLOY RECOG A… 101-1014-0000-620034 351328 10/09/2026 675.00 Vendor REW24 - REWARDIAN, LLC Total: 675.00
Vendor: RIN25 - RINGCENTRAL, INC
RINGCENTRAL, INC CD_001564493 10/09/2026 PO/12000 RINGCENTRAL SA… 401-1012-0000-710841 351329 10/09/2026 3,485.73 Vendor RIN25 - RINGCENTRAL, INC Total: 3,485.73
Vendor: ROB03 - ROBERT HALF
ROBERT HALF 66578384 10/09/2026 LYNN, M. TMP OFFI HLP W/E… 101-4013-0000-630019 351330 10/09/2026 1,064.57 ROBERT HALF 66683442 10/09/2026 TEMP SVCS IN THE ENGR DIV… 101-3001-0000-630019 351331 10/09/2026 1,999.32 Vendor ROB03 - ROBERT HALF Total: 3,063.89
Vendor: SPA02 - S.P. AUTOMOTIVE
S.P. AUTOMOTIVE 261009 10/09/2026 AUTO PARTS & TOOLS 101-5097-0000-620065 351332 10/09/2026 181.33 S.P. AUTOMOTIVE 261009 10/09/2026 5-910390;910516;910574;91…101-5097-0000-620065 351332 10/09/2026 877.28 S.P. AUTOMOTIVE 261009 10/09/2026 AUTO PARTS & TOOLS 101-5097-0000-620065 351332 10/09/2026 35.99 S.P. AUTOMOTIVE 261009 10/09/2026 AUTO PARTS & TOOLS 101-5097-0000-620065 351332 10/09/2026 70.52 S.P. AUTOMOTIVE 261009 10/09/2026 AUTO PARTS & TOOLS 101-5097-0000-620065 351332 10/09/2026 168.18 S.P. AUTOMOTIVE 261009 10/09/2026 AUTO PARTS & TOOLS 101-5097-0000-620065 351332 10/09/2026 242.03 Vendor SPA02 - S.P. AUTOMOTIVE Total: 1,575.33
Vendor: SAI26 - SAIF HOMES LLC
SAIF HOMES LLC 260731 07/31/2026 COST RECOVERY REFUND OF… 101-220010 351333 10/09/2026 2,949.88 Vendor SAI26 - SAIF HOMES LLC Total: 2,949.88
Vendor: STA67 - SECURITAS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
SECURITAS TECHNOLOGY CO… 6500149011 10/09/2026 MONIT SVC FOR ALRM SYS-C… 101-5097-0000-650041 351334 10/09/2026 313.63 Vendor STA67 - SECURITAS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Total: 313.63 Vendor: SHA24 - SHAUNNA J. EDWARDS, LCSW
SHAUNNA J. EDWARDS, LCSW 093026-PHPD 10/09/2026 DEPARTMENT THERAPIST SV… 241-2005-0000-630040 351335 10/09/2026 1,925.00 Vendor SHA24 - SHAUNNA J. EDWARDS, LCSW Total: 1,925.00 Vendor: SUN26 - SUNRISE LED INC
SUNRISE LED INC INV-155540 10/09/2026 VEM POWER SUPPLY SVC CA… 401-1012-0000-630016 351336 10/09/2026 6,974.08 Vendor SUN26 - SUNRISE LED INC Total: 6,974.08
Vendor: PER27 - THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL… 9006965812 10/09/2026 EXAM SVCS- PAYNE & ROCK… 101-1014-0000-630023 351337 10/09/2026 100.00 Vendor PER27 - THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC. Total: 100.00 Vendor: THE99 - THEIS ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES
THEIS ENGINEERING & ASSOC…977.50 10/09/2026 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES- ATP…301-5139-0000-620131 351338 10/09/2026 977.50 Vendor THE99 - THEIS ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES Total: 977.50 Vendor: VER07 - VERMILLION, SCOTT
VERMILLION, SCOTT 261006 10/09/2026 Per Die:Traini:IACP Conferen… 101-2001-0000-640011 351339 10/09/2026 430.00 Vendor VER07 - VERMILLION, SCOTT Total: 430.00
Item 9.3
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Payment Number Payment Date Amount Vendor: AST02 - WAVE
WAVE 103859701-0012488 10/09/2026 CH INTERNET CONN ACCT 15… 101-1012-0000-670010 351340 10/09/2026 943.20 WAVE 136680201-0012488 10/09/2026 DARK FIB MAINT FOR CONN … 101-1012-2001-670010 351341 10/09/2026 418.76 Vendor AST02 - WAVE Total: 1,361.96
Grand Total: 621,273.80
Item 9.3
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Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
101 - GENERAL FUND 137,489.87
103 - MEASURE K FUND 5,341.65
221 - UNIFIED LIGHTING DISTRICT FUND 1,968.49
226 - COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING - DISTRICT … 15.93 227 - LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING-ASSESSMENT DISTRICT… 273.24 231 - NPDES/STORMWATER 372,508.47
241 - SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FU… 9,725.00 301 - GAS TAX FUND 66,931.20
306 - MEASURE J FUND 16,460.13
401 - CITY HALL/PUBLIC SERVICE CENTER TECHNOLOGY … 10,459.81 402 - PD TECHNOLOGY FUND 100.01
Grand Total: 621,273.80
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
101-0000-0000-404010 BUSINESS LICENSE FEE 195.25
101-1005-0000-700036 CM DIVERSITY COMMISS… 163.88
101-1008-0000-630044 ELECTION SVCS 412.50
101-1010-0000-630015 AUDITING SVCS 6,000.00
101-1012-0000-650035 MAINT/HARDWARE 1,774.70
101-1012-0000-650036 MAINT/SOFTWARE 29,899.20
101-1012-0000-670010 UTIL/COMMUNCTNS 943.20
101-1012-0000-670020 UTIL/TELEPHONE 255.00
101-1012-2001-650035 MAINT/HARDWARE 8,927.00
101-1012-2001-670010 UTIL/COMMUNCTNS 418.76
101-1014-0000-620034 EMPL RECOG/AWDS 675.00
101-1014-0000-620121 MEMBERSHIP 1,000.00
101-1014-0000-630020 EMPLYEE TRAING 930.00
101-1014-0000-630021 HIRE/TEST SVCS 335.00
101-1014-0000-630023 OCC HEALTH SVCS 100.00
101-1014-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 5,020.68
101-1014-0000-640021 EDUC/CONF/O/N 848.00
101-1015-0000-680025 INSURANCE/BLDG,PROP 1,179.90
101-1016-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 85.56
101-1016-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 8.65
101-2001-0000-612290 UNIFORM/PD OTHER AC… 8,590.22
101-2001-0000-620122 PUBLICATIONS/SUBSCRI… 3,870.00
101-2001-0000-630033 P.D. OTHER SVCS 2,400.00
101-2001-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 6,768.73
101-2001-0000-640011 POST TRAING SVC 860.00
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
101-2001-0000-640022 EDUC/MTGS/LOCAL 408.40
101-2001-0000-660026 SAFETY EQUIPMENT REP… 3,001.59
101-2001-0000-670010 UTIL/COMMUNCTNS 435.20
101-220010 COST RECOVERY ACCT P… 2,949.88
101-3001-0000-620154 REIMBURSEABLE DAMA… 218.53
101-3001-0000-630019 TEMP AGNCY SVCS 1,999.32
101-3001-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 21.84
101-4004-0000-620112 ADVERTISING 789.60
101-4004-0000-630019 TEMP AGNCY SVCS 16,863.00
101-4013-0000-630019 TEMP AGNCY SVCS 1,064.57
101-4013-0000-640021 EDUC/CONF/O/N 140.03
101-4013-0000-660016 SUPPLIES/OFFICE 1,664.20
101-5097-0000-620062 AUTO/GASOLINE 21,493.37
101-5097-0000-620065 AUTO/PRTS/TIRES 1,575.33
101-5097-0000-650016 MAINT/PD BLDG 175.81
101-5097-0000-650041 MAINT/FIR/SCRTY 313.63
101-5097-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 2,714.34
103-5105-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 5,341.65
221-1020-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 1,968.49
226-4019-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 15.93
227-4025-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 273.24
231-3001-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 5,201.85
231-5020-0000-630019 TEMP AGENCY SVCS 4,736.62
231-5025-0000-800030 CONSTRUCTION 20,000.00
231-5065-0000-800030 CONSTRUCTION 342,570.00
241-2005-0000-630040 CONTRACTUAL SVC 3,725.00
241-2005-0000-660026 SAFETY EQUIPMENT REP… 6,000.00
301-5063-0000-800030 CONSTRUCTION 1,260.75
301-5139-0000-620131 PROJ ADMIN COST 977.50
301-5139-2417-630040 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 38,035.45
301-5139-2419-630038 CONSULTANT/OTHR 26,657.50
306-5107-0000-650043 MAINT/TRAF SGNLMAIN… 15,708.03
306-5107-0000-670015 UTIL/GAS-ELECTR 752.10
401-1012-0000-630016 COMPTR CONSLTNT 6,974.08
401-1012-0000-710841 CAPITAL ASSETS-SOFTW… 3,485.73
402-2001-0000-660024 SUPPLIES/NON CAPITALI… 100.01
Grand Total: 621,273.80
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 621,273.80
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Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None**
Grand Total: 621,273.80
2026-10-09
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 19, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.___-26 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM

OF UNDERSTANDING AND APPROVING THE ACCOMPANYING
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE LOCAL 1/AFSCME BARGAINING UNIT

SYNOPSIS
Adoption of the proposed resolution would authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pleasant Hill and the Local 1/AFSCME (Local 1) bargaining unit.

DISCUSSION
Background
A bargaining team comprising IEDA Consultant Greg Ramirez and the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer negotiated with representatives of Local 1 in good faith to reach agreement on a successor memorandum of understanding (MOU). The parties began meeting on April 6, 2026, prior to the most recent MOU expiring on August 30, 2023. After numerous productive negotiation sessions the parties successfully reached a tentative agreement on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

The Local 1 membership held a ratification vote on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and the tentative agreement was approved by the membership.

Analysis
The City has negotiated, in compliance with the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) and all other applicable requirements, to reach agreement with Local 1 on a new MOU that meets the interests of both parties. The following are the noteworthy changes in the proposed MOU relative to its predecessor:
 Change in term to September 1, 2026 through August 30, 2029  Annual cost of living adjustment (COLA):
o 3.50% effective September 1, 2026
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o 3.75% effective September 1, 2028
• Increase to Retiree Health Savings Account (additional $50/month) • Increase to Pesticide Certificate pay (up to 2.5%)
• Increase to Protective Apparel allowance (additional $50/annually) • Restructured Standby time pay and eliminated Comp Time Off (CTO) pay as an option

FISCAL IMPACT
The adoption of the proposed resolution authorizing the execution of the MOU between the City and Local 1 will increase the City’s costs by approximately $83,679.46 in salaries and benefits for the life of the contract over assumptions. The FY 26-27 budget will be increased by $27,500.00 to account for these changes and the other agreed upon changes will be incorporated in the next biennial budget.

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Move to approve the proposed resolution.

ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDED ACTION
Council can redirect staff to continue to negotiate with the Local 1 representatives.

ATTACHMENT(S)
Proposed Resolution
Exhibit 1 – Redline Comparison Document
Exhibit 2 – Local 1/AFSCME Memorandum of Understanding – September 1, 2026 through August 30, 2029
Prepared by: Ericka R. Mitchell, Chief Human Resources Officer Approved by: Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 29 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. __-26

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

THE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SUCCESSOR

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND APPROVING THE ACCOMPANYING SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE LOCAL 1/AFSCME BARGAINING UNIT
WHEREAS, the most recent Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) covering the Local 1, AFSCME bargaining unit (“Local 1”) expired on August 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council retained the Industrial Employers and Distributors Association (IEDA) to provide representation services in discussions with Local 1 concerning terms of a successor MOU; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Ramirez, IEDA employee, served as the City’s labor relations consultant to confer over those terms with representatives of Local 1; and WHEREAS, meetings have been conducted between the City’s consultant and the Local 1, resulting in tentative terms of the successor MOU; and
WHEREAS, the terms of said successor MOU are set forth in full in writing in the redline comparison document (Exhibit 1) and the MOU (Exhibit 2) attached hereto; and WHEREAS, Local 1 membership voted to ratify the tentative terms of the proposed successor MOU; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill that the terms of the attached MOU are by this reference incorporated herein and shall have effect according to its terms when signed by the authorized representatives of Local 1 and the City as provided herein. At that time, Resolution No 87-23 approving the expired MOU shall be deemed superseded and rescinded.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget will be increased by $27,500 to account for these changes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Manager are authorized to execute the successor MOU in the form attached hereto, subject to any non-substantive changes acceptable to the City Attorney and following signing by the authorized Local 1 representative(s).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill approves and adopts the accompanying Salary Schedule (Exhibit A to the MOU). [Signatures on the Following Page]
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 30 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of October 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
ZAC SHESS, Mayor
ATTEST:

LYONNE CONNER, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL ONE
and

CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
September 1, 2023 2026 – August 31, 20262029
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Table of Contents

ARTICLE I
UNION RECOGNITION .......................................................................................1 Union Recognition and Deduction of Union Dues .................................................1 Hold Harmless.......................................................................................................1 Maintenance of Membership Clause.....................................................................1 Discrimination Prohibited.......................................................................................1

ARTICLE II

UNION REPRESENTATION AND TIME OFF FOR REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES.................................................................................................................2

ARTICLE III
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES...............................................................................3 Purpose of Grievance Procedures ........................................................................3 Conduct of Grievance Procedure ..........................................................................3 Matters Subject to Grievance Procedure...............................................................4 Definition ...............................................................................................................4 Grievance Procedure ............................................................................................4

ARTICLE IV
LAYOFFS AND TRAINING GUIDELINES............................................................5 Layoff Procedure...................................................................................................5 Training Opportunities ...........................................................................................6 On-The-Job Training .............................................................................................6 Reinstatement After Layoff....................................................................................6

ARTICLE V
HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS.............................................................................7 Holidays ................................................................................................................7 Religious Observance ...........................................................................................7 Vacation Leave .....................................................................................................8 Personal Leave .....................................................................................................8 Guidelines for Approval .........................................................................................9 Vacation Buy Back ................................................................................................9

ARTICLE VI
SICK LEAVE AND OTHER LEAVES OF ABSENCE...........................................9 Payment for Accumulated Sick Leave.................................................................10 Leave Donation ...................................................................................................11

ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS OVERTIME PROVISIONS ..................................................11 Call Back .............................................................................................................11 Call Back Rest Period .........................................................................................11 Item 9.4
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Stand-By Time ....................................................................................................12 Compensatory Time............................................................................................12 Compensatory Time Buy Back............................................................................12

ARTICLE VIII
WORK SCHEDULES..........................................................................................12 Work Week..........................................................................................................12 Overtime..............................................................................................................13 Overtime Scheduling...........................................................................................13 Clean Up Time ....................................................................................................13 Meal Periods .......................................................................................................14 Meal Cost Reimbursements ................................................................................14 Compensatory Time Off ......................................................................................14 Varying Hours .....................................................................................................14

ARTICLE IX
WAGE PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.............................................14 Applicable Pay Rates Following Promotion.........................................................14 Applicable Pay Rates Following Demotion..........................................................14 Applicable Pay Rates Following Transfer............................................................15 Applicable Pay Rates Following Salary Range
Increases and Decreases.........................................................................15 Pay Status...........................................................................................................15 Premium Pay for Employees in “Acting Capacity”...............................................15 Applicable Pay Rates Upon New Employee Appointment to City Service...........15

ARTICLE X
LONGEVITY PAY PLAN ...................................................................................15

ARTICLE XI
BENEFIT PLAN ..................................................................................................16 Medical................................................................................................................16 Medical In-Lieu....................................................................................................17 Dental/Orthodontia ..............................................................................................17 Vision Plan ..........................................................................................................17 Life Insurance......................................................................................................17 Disability Insurance .............................................................................................18

ARTICLE XII
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE..............................................................................18

ARTICLE XIII
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION........................................................................18 Annual Review ....................................................................................................19 Bonus Plan..........................................................................................................19 Item 9.4
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ARTICLE XIV
SALARY ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................20 Base Wage Rates ...............................................................................................20 Pesticides Certificate...........................................................................................20 Fleet Services Coordinator “Backup”...................................................................21 Arborist Certificate ..................................................................................................

Street and Sign Shop Special Assignment .............................................................

Bilingual Pay ..........................................................................................................

ARTICLE XV
NO STRIKE OR LOCKOUTS .............................................................................21

ARTICLE XVI
FULL AGREEMENT ...........................................................................................21

ARTICLE XVII
SAVINGS CLAUSE ............................................................................................22

ARTICLE XVIII
RETIREMENT.....................................................................................................22 Retirement Benefits.............................................................................................22 Sick Leave Conversion Upon Retirement............................................................22 Retiree Heath Savings Account ..........................................................................23 Reversion of Residual Funds ..............................................................................23

ARTICLE XIX
DEFERRED COMPENSATION ..........................................................................23 IRS 125 Plan .......................................................................................................23 401 (a) Money Purchase Plan.............................................................................23

ARTICLE XX
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS...................................................................................24

ARTICLE XXI
MISCELLANEOUS .............................................................................................24 Protective Apparel Allowance..............................................................................24 Uniform Allowance ..............................................................................................24 Temporary and Part-Time Employees.................................................................24 Conversion of Permanent Positions to Part-Time ...............................................24 Required Class II (B) Driver’s License.................................................................24

ARTICLE XXII
CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN UNIT “C”..............................................................25

ARTICLE XXIII
PROMOTION SELECTION PROCESS ..............................................................25 Item 9.4
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ARTICLE XXIV
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS..........................................................................................25

ARTICLE XXV
CITY RIGHTS CLAUSE......................................................................................26

ARTICLE XXVI
TERM OF AGREEMENT ....................................................................................27 Signatures ...........................................................................................................27

APPENDIX A
SALARY SCALES..............................................................................................28 Effective 09/01/2023............................................................................................28 Effective 09/01/2024............................................................................................29 Effective 09/01/2025............................................................................................30 Commented [GR1]: Table of Contents will be updated after the parties have completed their reviews.

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL ONE
AND

CITY OF PLEASANT HILL

ARTICLE I

UNION RECOGNITION
Union Recognition and Deduction of Union Dues
Pursuant to Government Code Section 3500 et seq and City Resolution No. 2- 15, the City hereby recognizes Public Employees Union, Local One (“Union”) as the bargaining representative for purposes of representing City employees in Unit “C” with respect to their pay, wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for the duration of this Agreement. To the extent permitted by law, the City shall deduct dues from City employees and remit said dues to the Union on a monthly basis for the duration of this agreement, which dues shall not include assessments.

Monthly dues deductions, additions and/or deletions shall be recorded by the City’s Finance Officer and a notification of all dues transactions shall be immediately sent to the Union Business Office.

Hold Harmless
The Union shall hold the City harmless from any and all claims, and will indemnify the City against any unusual costs in implementing these provisions.

Maintenance of Membership Clause
If employees, who are not presently members of the Union as of the effective date of this Agreement, decide to join the Union, they shall, to the extent permitted by law, be required to submit proper documentation to the Union for dues deduction, and said membership shall be established for the duration of the Agreement. Employees who are current members of the Union shall, to the extent permitted by law, be required to remain members for the duration of this Agreement.

However, within thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the Agreement, all employees within the bargaining unit may have the opportunity to request to withdraw from the Union.

Discrimination Prohibited
City and Union agree that they shall not discriminate in any way on account of race, creed, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, or handicap. City Item 9.4
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agrees that no employee shall be discriminated against because of Union membership or residency.

ARTICLE II

UNION REPRESENTATION AND TIME OFF FOR REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The Union shall designate employee representatives, in writing, at the beginning of the term of this Agreement for purposes of meeting with Management on terms and conditions of this Agreement or representing employees during the process of handling a grievance.

There shall be no more than two steward-representatives for the employees in Bargaining Unit “C”. Reasonable time off shall be allowed to meet with Management, limited to one representative and a Union staff member, to discuss matters of grievance and/or provisions of this Agreement.

Upon written request from the Union, Management may grant unpaid release time to each of two (2) Union steward-representatives for the purpose of attending Union training and conferences. At least sixteen (16) hours per year per steward will be available and shall only be granted with prior approval of the supervisor. Stewards must give at least forty-eight (48) hours advance notice to Management of their request to attend Union training or conferences.

Upon written request from the Union, Management may grant unpaid release time to one (1) additional Union member for the purpose of attending Union training and conferences. At least sixteen (16) hours per year will be available and shall only be granted with prior approval of the supervisor. The Union member must give at least forty-eight (48) hours advance notice to Management of their request to attend Union training or conferences.

Regular Union business meetings shall not be held on City time and City equipment and supplies are not to be used for Union business. The City’s word processor and duplication machine may be used by employee representatives of Local One upon request to the City Manager’s Office. All use shall be on a case-by-case basis approved by the Manager and costs for which shall be normal and customary as that paid by any member of the general public. This privilege may be revoked at any time as deemed necessary and appropriate by the City Manager. City premises can be used for Union activities, if scheduled in advance and before or after the normal work day or during the regularly scheduled lunch break.

When an employee representative is meeting with Management in a meet and confer process or representing employees as provided in the grievance procedure of this Agreement, and when he/she has complied with the specific provisions of this Article, the employee representative shall notify his/her immediate supervisor when he/she is leaving, how much time is to be taken and when he/she expects to return.

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grievance proceeding, or any other representative activity in which the employee representative is engaged. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Article may constitute a grievance against the Union representatives.

Any Union representative shall give notice to the Department Head or their designated representative, when entering departmental facilities, and must make a verbal request of Management to speak to employees and/or employee representatives during the employees’ normal working hours. The representative shall be allowed reasonable contact with workers on City facilities provided such contact does not interfere with the employees’ work. Solicitation for membership or other internal employee organization business shall not be conducted during working time.

ARTICLE III

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Purpose of Grievance Procedures
1) To promote improved employer-employee relations by establishing grievance procedures on matters, stipulated below.
2) To provide that grievances shall be heard and settled as informally as possible. 3) To enable grievances to be settled as promptly and as nearly as possible to the point of origin.
4) To afford employees individually, or through a business representative, a systematic means of obtaining considerations of questions and disputes.

Conduct of Grievance Procedure
1) An employee may request the assistance of another person of his/her own choosing in preparing and presenting a grievance at any level of review, or may be represented by the Union or may represent himself/herself. 2) The employee and his/her representative, if any, may use reasonable time (up to twelve (12) hours) in conferring about and presenting a grievance. 3) Any retroactivity on monetary grievances shall be limited to the date the grievance was filed in writing, except in cases where it was impossible for the employee to have had prior knowledge of an accounting error, or management action.
4) The time limits specified may be extended to a definite date by mutual agreement of the employee and the management representative.
5) Employees shall be free from reprisal for using their grievance procedure.

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Matters Subject to Grievance Procedure
Full time employees having probationary or permanent regular status may process a personal grievance.

Probationary employees may file grievances, but not as applied to their performance rating or dismissal.

Definition
A Grievance shall be defined as any dispute which involves the interpretation or application of this Agreement, scope of representation and such rules and regulations presently in force or as may from time-to-time be adopted by the City, and the discipline of employees including suspension, demotion, or dismissal.

The parties recognize that disputes should be resolved expeditiously at the lowest possible administrative level, notwithstanding the right and desirability of the employee or the Union to bypass any initial steps if the case involves decision making at a higher administrative level.

Grievance Procedure
Step 1
The employee and/or his/her representative may present the grievance personally, in writing or orally, to the immediate superior within ten (10) working days of the occurrence of the dispute or ten (10) working days from such time as the employee or Union could have been aware of the occurrence.

Step 2
If the grievance is not resolved within ten (10) working days of the presentation under Step 1, the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Department Head or his/her designee. Such submittal to the Department Head shall be within ten (10) working days of the response by the immediate superior. The Department Head shall respond within ten (10) working days.

Step 3
If the grievance cannot be resolved under Step 2, the Union may, within ten (10) working days of the action of the Department Head, submit a written request for a meeting with the City Manager. If no request is received in ten (10) working days, the grievance procedure ends. Upon receipt of a written request, the City Manager shall schedule a meeting to discuss the grievance with the Union within ten (10) working days. The City Manager shall render a written decision to the Union within ten (10) working days.

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Step 4
If the matter remains unresolved in Step 3 above, either party may, within ten (10) days of the determination, request arbitration of the dispute by written notice to the other party. If, after five (5) days following delivery of such notice to the other Party the parties have not selected an arbitrator by mutual agreement, either Party may request a list of the names of no less than five (5) impartial arbitrators furnished by the State Mediation and Conciliation Services (SMCS). A party receiving the list shall immediately notify the other party that the list was received and promptly forward a copy to the other party in the parties’ normal mode of document transmission between them (e.g., email, fax, etc.).

Not more than twenty-one (21) days following the first date by which both parties have received the list, the Parties shall alternately strike names from the list until only one name remains. The remaining name shall be the arbitrator. The order of striking shall be determined by coin flip. Either party shall notify the arbitrator in writing or his or her appointment, providing contact information for the representatives of both sides, with a copy of such notice simultaneously sent to the other party.

Parties who have direct knowledge of circumstances relating to the grievance may be present at the request of either party during any stage of the procedure except arbitration. The presence of an individual in the arbitration hearing room when not testifying shall be subject to regulation by the arbitrator. Further, the arbitrator may completely exclude a witness from the proceeding for safety reasons or due to other extraordinary circumstances. In the case of employees, they shall be compensated at their regular rate of pay for the actual time spent in such meeting.

The time between the steps of the procedure, or within the arbitration step, may be extended by mutual agreement. Failure by the employee or Union to follow the time limits, unless extended by mutual agreement, shall cause the grievance to be considered withdrawn. If the City does not respond to the grievance at Step 1, 2 or 3, the Union or employee may advance the grievance to the next step of the procedure within ten (10) days after the deadline for the City’s response.

The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on all parties. The Arbitrator’s fees shall be shared equally by the City and the Union.

ARTICLE IV

LAYOFFS AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Layoff Procedure
In the event of a layoff, employees affected by the layoff shall receive sixty (60) days written notice. Subsequent to such notice, an employee may be provided four (4) Item 9.4
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weeks’ severance pay in lieu of working until the end of the sixty day notice period if the City wishes the layoff to be effective prior to the expiration of the sixty day notice period.

Reductions in force may only take place due to lack of work, lack of funds, reorganization or the return of an employee from leave of absence. Reductions in force shall be implemented on the basis of seniority. An employee subject to layoff can “bump” a less senior employee in the same classification within the same department or a less senior employee in a classification in which he/she has formerly worked provided the jobs are substantially similar.

Training Opportunities
When the City has given notice to an employee that he/she is being laid off, the City will take reasonable steps to provide a basic training and/or orientation process which would provide the employee with the knowledge and/or skills which could be used to assist the employee in applying for promotion or transfer to a vacant, budgeted position for which the employee possesses the basic knowledge, skills and abilities.

On-The-Job Training
The Personnel Officer is designated as Training Officer of the City and will maintain an active training program for all employees.

Reinstatement After Layoff
A regular employee who is laid off in accordance with these rules is entitled to preference in filling a vacancy in the class or position previously held by that employee for a period of twelve (12) months. An employee so reinstated retains all benefits accrued in prior service with the City. During the layoff, no benefits accrue and the anniversary date shall be adjusted if the layoff time exceeds thirty (30) consecutive days.

Reinstatement according to this provision, shall be done using the method of seniority, in that the last employee in a class laid off will be the first employee to be reinstated in the class, unless there is a legal question as to their reinstatement whereupon an investigation shall be conducted to determine the facts and present a decision.

Said investigation shall be conducted within a ten (10) working day period unless delayed by legal complications uncontrolled by the City. The position to which reinstatement is being considered shall be held open until a final determination is made as to the disposition of said investigation; however, said period shall not exceed one (1) full calendar month. If the employee is eligible to be replaced on the reinstatement list, they shall be replaced without loss of status on said list.

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ARTICLE V

HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS
Holidays:

January 1 (New Year’s Day)
Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday) February 12 (Lincoln’s Birthday)
Third Monday in February (Washington’s Birthday)
Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
June 19 Juneteenth
July 4 (Independence Day)
First Monday in September (Labor Day)
Second Monday in October (Columbus Day)
November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
Thanksgiving Day
Friday Following Thanksgiving
December 24
December 25
Each day proclaimed by the President or
Governor and Mayor of this City as a
public holiday.

Holidays shall no longer be calculated as 7.5 hour days. Instead, for each employee, a holiday shall be deemed to have the same number of hours as those the employee is normally scheduled to work on that day. Holidays falling on a Saturday or a Sunday shall be observed on the immediately following Monday. Where two holidays fall on the same weekend – e.g., Christmas Eve and Christmas – they shall be observed on the immediately following Monday and Tuesday, respectively.

The City and Union acknowledge that any proposed changes, additions or deletions to the above agreed-upon holidays are subject to the meet and confer requirements set forth in California Government Code Sections 3500 et seq. (the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act).

Religious Observance
A City employee who wishes time off to observe holidays particular to their race, national origin, culture, or religion may do so with the approval of his/her Department Head. This time off is charged to compensatory time or vacation.

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Vacation Leave
Full vacation leave according to the following schedule is earned by:

Full time paid status.

Eligible employees on sick or vacation leave with pay.

Eligible employees on Jury leave.

Years of Service Vacation Days Per Year
1 12
2 12
3 12
4 15
5 15
6 15
7 16
8 16
9 16
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At no time may an employee’s accumulated vacation balance exceed forty (40) working days. If the employee reaches that maximum, he or she shall cease earning vacation until he or she uses vacation so that his or her balance falls below the maximum. An exception to this maximum accumulation ceiling may be granted on a temporary basis by the City Manager.

Personal Leave
During the term of this agreement, each employee shall be permitted to take one day off each calendar year as a personal leave day, subject to prior scheduling and approval. This day must be taken as time off, and cannot be taken as pay. In addition, this annual personal leave day does not carry over or accumulate from year to year; rather, if not taken during the calendar year, it expires.

Regardless of the employee’s scheduled work hours on the day selected for personal leave, no time will be charged to his or her accrued vacation leave or compensatory time. Conversely, no time will be added to the employee’s accrued vacation leave or compensatory time.

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For example, if an employee is scheduled to work more than 7.5 hours on the day he or she takes as a personal leave day, the employee will not be required to charge the scheduled work time exceeding 7.5 hours to accrued vacation leave or compensatory time.

By the same token, if an employee is scheduled to work less than 7.5 hours on the day he or she takes as a personal leave day, the employee will not have credited to his or her accrued vacation leave or compensatory time the difference between 7.5 hours and the hours actually scheduled to work.

Guidelines for Approval
Supervisors will establish a vacation schedule at the beginning of each calendar year. Adjustments may be requested by either the supervisor or employee, with reasonable prior notice, based on personal or organizational needs or problems; said changes, if made, shall be discussed between the supervisor and employee prior to said change being instituted. Vacation time shall be taken in one (1) day increments with prior approval of supervisor. Requests for vacation time off of less than one (1) day may be approved, based upon circumstances which may be in the best interest of employees and the City.

Vacation Buy Back
Upon written request by the employee, the City will buy back up to 60 hours of accrued vacation annually, provided the employee has used a minimum of 37-1/2 consecutive hours of vacation leave during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the request. One day of holiday time may be substituted for one day of vacation provided that the consecutive time off is at least 37-1/2 hours. Additionally, the employee must have at least 60 hours of accrued vacation leave at the conclusion of the vacation buy back transaction.

The written request for the vacation buy back must be submitted to the Personnel Officer by the twenty-fifth (25th) day of the month preceding the date on which the employee is requesting the payoff.

Only hours which were accumulated prior to the last day of the month preceding the date of the request are eligible for the vacation buy back. Vacation buy back shall be limited to once per fiscal year.

ARTICLE VI

SICK LEAVE AND OTHER LEAVES OF ABSENCE
The sick leave and other leaves of absence provisions of the City’s current Personnel Rules and Regulations shall apply to employees in Bargaining Unit “C”.

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Payment for Accumulated Sick Leave

1. Employees hired as of August 31, 2011 are eligible to accumulate sick leave and are entitled to receive on the December 5 or January 5 payroll, and each December 5 or January 5 thereafter, a cash payment or additional vacation for thirtythree and one third percent (33 1/3%) of the unused portion of sick leave credit accumulated during that calendar year. To qualify for payment, the employee shall have to their credit on November 30, not less than thirty (30) days of unused sick leave.

The rate of pay for this purpose is the rate of pay as of November 30. The amount of time for which an employee is paid is deducted from the employee’s total accumulation.

An employee may elect to retain sick leave in lieu of payment. This rate applies to annual buy-back and retirement after five (5) years of service.

2. Employees hired on or after September 1, 2011 are eligible to accumulate sick leave and are entitled to receive on the December 5 or January 5 payroll, and each December 5 or January 5 thereafter, a cash payment to his/her 457 deferred compensation plan for fifteen percent (15%) of the unused portion of sick leave credit accumulated during that calendar year. To qualify for payment, the employee shall have to their credit on November 30, not less than thirty (30) days of unused sick leave.

The rate of pay for this purpose is the rate of pay as of November 30. The amount of time for which an employee receives payment is deducted from the employee’s total accumulation. An employee may elect to retain sick leave in lieu of payment. This rate applies to annual buy-back and retirement after five (5) years of service.

3. If an employee is terminated after five (5) years’ service because of voluntary resignation, death, or abolishment of position, accumulated sick leave is paid at the rate of one (1) day for each four (4) days of unused sick leave to a maximum of twenty-five (25) days.

4. If an employee retires from the City with between five (5) years and twenty (20) years of service, up to twenty-five (25) days of unused sick leave will be paid upon separation and the balance will be reported to PERS for purposes of calculating PERS retirement service credit pursuant to PERS regulations.

5. See Article XVIII regarding the ICMA Retirement Health Savings Plan benefit for those employees who retire with twenty (20) or more years of service.

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Leave Donation
The Parties agree to form a committee consisting of two City participants each for the Union and for the City, respectively. Committee meetings will begin within fortyfive (45) calendar days of adoption in order to develop a Leave Donation program for the bargaining unit for consideration and approval by the City Council along the following conceptual idea:
“A bargaining unit employee may donate compensatory leave, sick leave, or vacation leave with unlimited frequency and in any amount, inclusive of any combination of these leaves, to a leave donation bank for use by other bargaining unit employees who are ill or injured and have exhausted their paid leave time. Said leave from the leave donation bank may also be utilized by an employee in the event an immediate family member is ill or injured, to include parents, children, brothers and sisters.”

ARTICLE VII

MISCELLANEOUS OVERTIME PROVISIONS
Call Back
When full-time or permanent part-time employees, within the Unit, are called back to duty after they have completed their normal work schedule or prior to beginning their normal work schedule, or are on their day off, all hours worked during such Call Back assignment shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the employee’s normal hourly rate. A minimum of three (3) hours pay at the one and onehalf (1-1/2) rate prior to or after the normal work shift is guaranteed the employee. A minimum of four (4) hours pay at the one and one-half (1-1/2) rate will be guaranteed the employee for Call Back to work between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The time of the call to the employee shall be the determinant of the Call Back minimum.

Call Back Rest Period
In the event that call back work immediately preceding a regular work shift concludes after 10:00 p.m., employees will be provided leave at straight pay during the beginning of their immediately following regular work shift. Paid leave time shall be provided at the rate of one-hour for each hour worked past 10:00 p.m. For example: if on-call work concludes at 12:00 a.m., the employee would be provided two-hours of paid leave at the start of their immediately following regular work shift, i.e., the employee would report to work two-hours later than their usual start time with no loss in pay for those two-hours.

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Stand-By Time
Public Works Field Employees:

For all full-time employees within the unit, stand-by time shall be compensated at $18.00$75.00 flat rate of pay or ½ hour of compensatory time for each sixteen (16) hours of week day stand-by time; $29.00$100.00 flat rate of pay or ¾ hour of compensatory time for each twenty-four (24) hours of weekend or holiday stand-by time.

The decision whether to be compensated in cash or in compensatory time shall be made by the employee.

Stand-by time for weekends will be reduced to $18.00$75.00 or ½ hour of compensatory time if the assigned employee is called back to work four (4) hours or more within the twenty-four (24) hour period.

Compensatory Time
An employee may accumulate up to eighty (80) hours of compensatory time worked at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times which may be taken off as scheduled and approved by their supervisor. This computation is in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

All overtime above eighty (80) hours will be automatically paid for within the next earliest pay period.

Compensatory Time Buy Back
Once per calendar year, the City will agree to buy back an employee’s accrued compensatory time up to 80-hours each year. Hours eligible for this buy back provision must be accumulated prior to the current pay period. Requests for "buy back" must be submitted prior to the payroll period in which the "buy back" payment is sought.

ARTICLE VIII

WORK SCHEDULES
Work Week
Maintenance employees work an average thirty-seven and one-half (37-1/2) hour work week with no reduction in monthly pay based on four (4) days of eight and one-half (8-1/2) hours, Monday through Thursday; three and one-half (3-1/2) hours on Friday.

Building Inspectors and Construction Inspectors work 37.5 hours a week, and schedules are set by mutual agreement with supervisor.

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There shall be no change in the regular work schedules solely to avoid the payment of overtime or compensatory time unless mutually agreed by the employee and supervisor.

No formal coffee breaks will be allowed to any member of Bargaining Unit “C”.

Overtime
The City shall pay overtime at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) time for all overtime worked above an employee’s normal work day or work week schedule. (Normal is considered as those schedules shown above.) The following provisions shall apply.

Work day – Overtime shall apply if time worked is one-tenth (1/10th) of an hour above or before the normal starting or ending time of the employee work day.

Work week – Overtime shall apply if time worked is on the sixth (6th) day of the employee’s normal work week schedule.

Double time and One-Half Provision – Overtime shall be paid at the rate of two and one half (2-1/2) times the employee’s hourly rate for work performed on a regularly scheduled holiday. Pay shall be in lieu of holiday.

Overtime Scheduling
There will be two types of overtime: emergency overtime and scheduled overtime. The City will make the effort to dispense overtime equally whenever possible; however, the City retains the right to determine who will be called to respond to emergencies based on the nature of the emergency.

Scheduled overtime and standby time will be dispensed from a rotating list of eligible and qualified employees. The list will be updated and posted on the posting board. The employee at the top of the list will be called first. Once he or she completes the overtime assignment (or the next person [s] complete the overtime assignment, if the first person is not available for scheduled overtime), that person’s name will be moved to the bottom of the list. If an employee for the assignment is not available, mandatory scheduled overtime will be initiated using the least senior, qualified person.

Clean Up Time
Whenever it is essential for employees occupying labor, trades, or craft positions to clean up and/or change clothes before being presentable upon leaving work, said employee shall be allowed ten (10) minutes of City time to clean up or change clothes.

This provision does not apply to overtime work nor is the time considered a guaranteed ten (10) minutes each and every work day.

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Meal Periods
Meal periods are scheduled during the employee’s work day to coincide with the employee’s work hours. A meal period is not less than thirty (30) minutes or more than one (1) hour. Meal periods will be based on work schedules and the City’s operational needs at each particular work site.

Meal Cost Reimbursements
Employees shall be reimbursed in certain instances for meal costs. The requirements for meal cost reimbursement and the procedure for obtaining such reimbursement are set forth in departmental rules and regulations.

Compensatory Time Off
For purposes of computation of compensatory time off, sick leave and vacation leave, the regular work day shall be deemed to be seven and one-half (7-1/2) hours.

Varying Hours
Employees within the unit are permitted the opportunity to discuss varying their hours within a given work day due to their personal needs or problems. These requests have been handled on a case-by-case basis between supervisor and the employee, with the final decision being made by the supervisor. The City will continue this practice keeping in mind that the supervisor must be concerned about the City’s needs and problems in managing their daily business. This practice is for meeting temporary or emergency situations.

ARTICLE IX

WAGE PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Applicable Pay Rates Following Promotion
When promoted, an employee shall begin at Step A or one (1) step higher than his/her current salary, whichever is higher. The new anniversary is the date of promotion. Upon recommendation of the Designee and approval of the City Manager, an employee may be considered for a higher step upon promotion if their experience, longevity and value to the City would merit such an increase.

Applicable Pay Rates Following Demotion
In the case of a demotion to the position with a lower maximum salary, an employee shall be assigned to a pay step that is the same as, or less than, the step they held in the highest position. Placement within the rate shall be determined by the City Manager. An employee shall retain their previous anniversary date.

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Applicable Pay Rates Following Transfer
Where an employee is transferred from one position to another in the same class or to another class to which the same pay range is applicable, the employee retains the same pay step and anniversary date.

Applicable Pay Rates Following Salary Range Increases and Decreases Where a pay rate is revised upward or downward, the incumbent of a position in the affected class is entitled to a pay adjustment to the same relative step in the new pay range. The anniversary date does not change.

Pay Status
Pay status can be defined as the period in which an employee is at work, on vacation, sick leave, compensation leave as a result of an industrial accident, leave with full pay in lieu of temporary disability benefits, compensatory time off, administrative leave, paid temporary military leave of absence, or on an approved leave of absence with full pay.

Premium Pay for Employees in “Acting Capacity”
An employee who is temporarily assigned duties outside his/her assigned job classification for more than four (4) consecutive working days shall, upon City Manager approval, be paid a five percent (5%) differential based upon the employee’s regular rate of pay, which differential shall be made retroactive to the first (1st) day the employee began performing said duties. Employees who are temporarily assigned duties outside their assigned job classifications for four (4) or fewer consecutive working days shall not be paid any differential.

Applicable Pay Rates Upon New Employee Appointment to City Service When appointed, a new employee will generally begin at Step A. However, from time-to-time the City Manager may appoint a new employee at a higher step.

ARTICLE X

LONGEVITY PAY PLAN

1. Employees hired as of August 31, 2011 are eligible for the following longevity benefit if they qualify as of August 31, 2015:

Employees fifty-five (55) years of age with ten (10) full years of City service shall be given a five percent (5%) benefit computed on their normal monthly base salary.

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Employees sixty (60) years of age with fifteen (15) full continuous years of City service shall be given an additional five percent (5%) benefit computed on their normal monthly base salary.

2. Employees receiving the following pre-retirement benefit as of August 31, 2011 will be entitled to continue receiving the benefit for a consecutive 12-month period of time as long as retirement takes place at the end of the 12-month period. All other employees are not entitled to this benefit. Twenty (20) year employees regardless of age, upon presenting to the Personnel Officer, the State P.E.R.S. declaration of intent to retire within the following twelve (12) months, shall be given an additional seven percent (7%) benefit computed on their normal monthly base salary. This seven percent (7%) shall be effective twelve (12) calendar months before the declaring employee’s last date of employment.

Such benefit shall be used to compute any other benefit such as overtime, but will not be used in computing final retirement benefits as determined by the Public Employees Retirement System and provided for in the City’s contract with P.E.R.S.

3. Employees hired on or after September 1, 2011 are not entitled to any of the longevity or pre-retirement benefits described in this Article.

ARTICLE XI

BENEFIT PLAN
The City agrees to provide medical, dental, orthodontia, life and disability benefits plans through the term of this Memorandum of Understanding and the City will contribute premiums for such plans in accordance with the following formula:

Medical
The City will strive to provide insurance coverage by two HMO carriers.

Members Hired on or After September 1, 2011
For Local One bargaining unit members hired on or after September 1, 2011, the City will pay seventy-five percent (75%) of the Kaiser premium at each level of participation regardless of the carrier with which the employee is enrolled. The employee will pay the remainder by payroll deduction.

Members Hired as of August 31, 2011
Members of Local One hired as of August 31, 2011 and who have medical coverage through the City shall contribute towards the premium costs for their medical coverage as follows:

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Effective September 1, 2020, each member shall contribute 20% of the medical premium for either Kaiser or Blue Shield (if applicable) at each level of participation with the maximum monthly employee contribution capped as follows:

Kaiser Blue Shield
Employee $184.26 $268.03
Employee + 1 $368.53 $552.79
Family $515.94 $773.91
Effective with Plan Year 2024, the two-tier contribution model and employee contribution cap will be eliminated; and each member shall hence forth contribute 20% of the medical premium for the medical plan enrolled in, either Kaiser or Blue Shield (if applicable), at each level of participation.

The City shall deduct said contributions from the members’ pay each month on a pretax basis to the extent permitted by law.

Medical In-Lieu
Upon proof to the Personnel Officer of medical coverage from another source, employees may elect to receive $400.00 per month if eligible for employee only level of coverage, $500.00 per month if eligible for employee +1 level of coverage, or $600 per month if eligible for employee +family level of coverage, in lieu of the City’s contribution to the employee’s medical plan. An eligible employee may elect to receive this “in lieu” payment in cash or as a pre-tax contribution on the employee’s behalf into the employee’s 457 deferred compensation account. Employees receiving in lieu payment shall not be required to make the premium contributions described above.

Dental/Orthodontia
Employees in Bargaining Unit C may select dental coverage (up to full family coverage) from either of the following dental plans currently provided by the City: (1) $1500 dental only; or (2) $1,000 dental benefit and $1500 orthodontia lifetime maximum.

Vision Plan
The city agrees to provide employees in Bargaining Unit “C” and their dependents with a vision insurance plan that will allow one examination and one pair of eye glasses or one pair of contact lenses on an annual basis.

Life Insurance
The City shall pay the total cost of life insurance in the amount of $50,000.

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provided that the cost of such increase shall be borne by the employee. However, the City reserves the right to change carriers if premiums become excessive.

Disability Insurance
City agrees to continue to pay total cost of Disability Insurance Plan, sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of salary plan, for length of Agreement. However, City reserves the right to change carriers if premium becomes excessive. The elimination period shall be thirty (30) days. A woman unable to work for pregnancy related reasons is entitled to disability and/or sick leave on the same basis as employees unable to work for other medical reasons due to off-the-job disability.

ARTICLE XII

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE
The City agrees to continue the educational incentive to employees within the unit as follows:
a. The course, courses or training programs taken must be pre-approved by the Department Head, considered relevant to providing service to the public or to the employee’s job or part of a degree or certification program which has application to City service.
b. During the period such courses or training programs are taken, the employee will receive monthly compensation equal to $18.00 multiplied by the number of credit units taken up to a maximum of nine (9) units during any semester of study. In addition, the City will agree to reimburse the employee for tuition, books, training materials or required tools up to a maximum of $450 per semester and $1,400 per calendar year.
c. For purposes of this Article, reimbursement for a certification training program shall be limited to the cost of the training program and of any books, training materials and tools the employee is required to purchase in connection with the certification training program. There shall be no $18.00 per month per credit unit payment to employees for certification training programs, unless the training program is given in an accredited school and the employee has to pay tuition to the school.
d. To be reimbursed for tuition, books, and required tools, the employee must provide proof satisfactory to the city that the employee is actually enrolled in the course or training program, and that the books, training materials and/or tools are in fact required for the course or training program being taken. Such proof includes, but is not limited to, receipts, course syllabuses, written requirements, and/or written confirmation from the instructor.

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e. Employees receiving this temporary educational incentive shall keep their Department Head informed of their enrollment status and shall be required to submit verification that they successfully completed the course or training program. Successful completion of a school course means completing the course with a grade of “C” or better.

ARTICLE XIII

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Annual Review
The City will continue to use an annual performance evaluation. Performance evaluations will be made once a year no later than fifteen (15) days following the employee’s anniversary date. Where a performance evaluation is late without reasonable justification, the employee may choose to file a grievance. Grievances for late performance evaluations shall commence at the second step before the department head.

All performance evaluations shall be signed by the employee indicating knowledge of the evaluation and that said evaluation is being place in the employee’s personnel file.

If the employee receives an evaluation of “below standard” on six of the twelve categories, his or her salary may be reduced up to 7% for a one year period upon recommendation of the Department Head and approval of the City Manager.

No employee shall receive a “below standard” overall evaluation without first receiving a direct oral or written warning of the need for improvement. Upon written request, an employee shall receive a second evaluation within ninety (90) days after an unfavorable evaluation.

If the employee receives an evaluation of “superior performance” on six of the twelve categories, his or her salary may be moved two (2) steps above their current step upon the recommendation of the Department Head and approval of the City Manager.

Bonus Plan
Each year, employees who meet the following threshold eligibility requirements may be considered for a bonus: (1) The employee must be at the top of his/her salary range; and (2) the employee must receive the highest possible rating in at least half of the rating categories in his/her performance evaluation. Meeting these threshold eligibility requirements renders the employee eligible to be considered for a bonus. It does not guarantee that a bonus will be awarded.

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Where an employee meets these threshold eligibility requirements, his/her immediate supervisor may recommend that the employee be awarded a bonus. The employee’s department head must approve the recommendation. If the department head approves the recommendation, he/she will forward it to the Personnel Officer, who will confirm that the employee is in fact eligible for consideration for a bonus. The Personnel Officer will then forward the recommendation to the City Manager. The City Manager shall have discretion to approve or disapprove the bonus recommendation. If the City Manager approves, he/she shall also determine the amount of the bonus, which shall not exceed a maximum of 7% of the employee’s base salary for that evaluation year.

If the employee receives a bonus award, he/she may elect to have the bonus paid either as a lump sum contribution to his/her 457 plan or as a lump sum cash award paid directly to him/her.

The bonus does not become a part of the employee’s salary. After payment, the employee receives no further payment under his/her bonus award for that evaluation year. Employees may receive bonus awards more than once during their employment with the City, provided all the requirements of this section are met.

ARTICLE XIV

SALARY ADMINISTRATION

1. Base Wage Rates
Base wage rates are reflected in Appendix A, which is attached hereto and by this reference is incorporated into this Memorandum of Understanding. Wage increases during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be as follows as reflected in Appendix A: Effective September 1, 20232026, 3.253.5% of base wage rates in effect August 31,20232026. Effective September 1, 20242027, 3.253.5% of base wage rates in effect August 31, 2027. Effective September 1, 20252028, 3.53.75% of base wage rates in effect August 31, 2028.

Effective September 1, 2024, the salary ranges for all classifications will add one step (“Step G”) that shall be 2.5% above Step F. Eligible employees who meet the City’s merit increase requirement as of September 1, 2024, for advancement will be placed into Step G. All others will move into Step G through the normal progression after eligibility pursuant to the City’s procedure for merit increase advancement through the salary ranges.

2. Pesticides Certificate
Each employee who holds a certificate from the State in Pesticide Spray Operation will earn a two percent (2%)two and one-half percent (2.5%) salary differential.

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The City shall provide employees paid release time to attend classes to fulfill the requirements for certification. The City shall reimburse employees for the cost of such classes. The City will advance one-half of the cost for taking the test directly to the pesticide certification testing provider with the remaining half of the fee to be reimbursed to the employee upon certification and submission of the appropriate paperwork, onetime only. Subject to the fee for testing procedure noted, the City shall reimburse employees for the cost of obtaining certification and/or renewal.

3. Fleet Services Coordinator “Backup”
An employee who is assigned and performs vehicle and/or non-routine equipment repair shall be entitled to a 5% salary differential in addition to his/her base salary. Such assignment shall be for a period not less than eighteen (18) months and not more than twenty-four (24) months. To be eligible for this assignment, the employee must take the written exam and receive a passing score of at least seventy percent (70%). This differential shall be authorized by the Maintenance Superintendent through a Personnel Action Form. The 5% will be paid on all hours worked and not just when performing vehicle and non-routine equipment repair.

4. Arborist Certificate
The City will pay a base wage differential of five percent (5%) to one employee who maintains an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist designation.

To support this certification, the City will provide paid release time for continuing education classes and certification exams as applicable. The City will fully reimburse the employee for all class costs. For testing fees, the City will advance one-half of the cost directly to the provider, reimbursing the remaining half of the fee upon the employee’s successful certification and paperwork submission. Subject to this testing procedure, the City will reimburse all costs for obtaining, continuing, and renewing this certification.

5. Street and Sign Shop Special Assignment
An employee who is assigned and performs job duties related to producing, repairing and maintaining the City’s street signs and uses specialized equipment for the production of such signs, placards, and other sign production duties requiring special training and knowledge shall be entitled to a 5% salary differential in addition to his/her base salary. Such assignment shall be for a period not less than eighteen (18) months and not more than twenty-four (24) months. To be eligible for this assignment, the employee must take the written exam and receive a passing score of at least seventy percent (70%). This differential shall be authorized by the Department Head through a Personnel Action Form. The 5% will be paid on all hours worked and not just when performing specific duties related to the sign shop.

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6. Bilingual Pay
Bilingual pay in the amount of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per month shall be paid to qualified, eligible employees. The determination of the need of the community for employees fluent in a language shall be determined by the City. The City shall determine eligibility and qualification standards and procedures.

ARTICLE XV

NO STRIKE OR LOCKOUTS
No lockout of employees represented by the Union shall be instituted by the City during the term of this Agreement. The Union agrees that during the term of this Agreement, neither Union Staff nor City Employees shall engage in or support strikes by not crossing another Union picket line, work stoppages, slow downs, boycotts, or other direct or indirect work actions against the City. Any employee participating in these prohibited activities may be disciplined by the City.

ARTICLE XVI

FULL AGREEMENT
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) represents a complete and final understanding on all negotiable issues between the City and the Union. This agreement supersedes all previous Memoranda of Understanding or Memoranda of Agreement between the City and the Union except as specifically referred to in this MOU. The parties, for the term of this MOU voluntarily and unqualifiedly agree to waive the obligation to negotiate with respect to any practice, subject or matter specifically referred to or covered in this Agreement even though such practice, subject or matter may not have been within the knowledge of the parties at the time this MOU was negotiated and signed. If during the term of this MOU the City desires to alter the status quo (as defined under the Myers, Milias, Brown Act) on any subject within the scope of representation but not covered by this MOU the City shall notify the Union in writing in advance and afford it the right to meet and confer over the proposed change upon timely request to the City.

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ARTICLE XVII

SAVINGS CLAUSE
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid by operation of law or by any court of competent jurisdiction, or if compliance with or enforcement of any provision is enjoined by any tribunal, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and the parties shall enter into a meet and confer session for the sole purpose of arriving at a mutually satisfactory replacement for such provision within a thirty (30) work day period. If no agreement has been reached, the parties agree to invoke the provision of impasse under City Resolution No. 2-15.

ARTICLE XVIII

RETIREMENT
Retirement Benefits
The City will continue to provide retirement benefits to existing Local One members employed as of August 31, 2011 under the City’s present contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS” or “PERS”), including but not limited to 2%@55 retirement benefits for Local One miscellaneous employees; single highest year; and payment of the employer’s required contribution. Effective April 16, 2012, the pension formula was reduced to 2%@60 for new members employed on or after that date and final compensation for those new employees will be based on a three-year average. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are “new members” as determined by CalPERS will participate in the City’s Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) Miscellaneous Employees Retirement Plan (2%@62).

Employees will pay the full seven percent (7%) PERS employee member contribution and there will be no Employer Paid Member Contribution; provided, that employees who are subject to the PEPRA pension tier shall pay one-half (1/2) of the normal cost contribution for that plan, subject to the terms of the PEPRA.

Sick Leave Conversion Upon Retirement
For employees employed as of August 31, 2011: An ICMA VantageCare Retiree Health Savings Plan (“RHS Plan”) shall be established (at no cost to the City) for employees who have worked with the City for twenty (20) or more years, regardless of age, who elect to take a service retirement. The RHS Plan will permit the payment of post-retirement healthcare costs with contributions as follows:

Twenty-five (25) days of accrued, unused sick leave will be paid to the employee at one hundred percent (100%) of the last day worked salary and any remaining accrued, unused sick leave at one hundred percent (100%) of the last day worked salary, calculated at the net present value as of the date of retirement, shall be contributed to the employee’s RHS Plan account pursuant to the Local One adoption agreement.

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For employees hired on or after September 1, 2011: No sick leave conversion will be allowed upon retirement.

Retiree Health Savings Accounts
The City shall establish Retiree Health Savings Plan accounts for all bargaining unit members who do not have such an account. (This does not, however, extend sick leave conversion to such employees.) Into each Retiree Health Savings Account, regardless of employee hire date, effective September 1, 20232026, the City shall contribute one hundred dollars ($100)one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month. This amount may be prospectively eliminated, reduced or increased through the meet and confer process undertaken for the negotiation of any successor MOU, or at any other time by mutual agreement.

Reversion of Residual Funds
In the event the employee dies before exhaustion of funds in the employee’s RHS Plan account and leaves no spouse or dependents, the remaining amount shall revert back to the City.

ARTICLE XIX

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Each employee shall have the option of making monthly contributions to the City’s Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees may elect to defer up to the maximum allowed by law to the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

IRS 125 Plan
All benefits covered under the City’s IRS 125 Plan may be paid on a pre-tax basis. Examples include dependent care, out-of-pocket medical expenses and specified insurance premiums.
401 (a) Money Purchase Plan
Effective September 1, 2012, the City will no longer make a monetary contribution to each employee’s 401(a) Money Purchase Plan. Employees may continue to make voluntary after-tax contributions.

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ARTICLE XX

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
City will designate official bulletin boards and post by memorandum or formal job announcement all examination processes for a period of at least five (5) days in advance. Space for Union notices shall be provided on these bulletin boards.

ARTICLE XXI

MISCELLANEOUS
Protective Apparel Allowance
The City shall allot a protective apparel allowance of up to four hundred dollars ($400) per year to each employee in Bargaining Unit “C”. This allowance is to be used for the purchase or repair of protective boots, shoes, hats, or any other protective apparel the employee would be required to wear while on the job that is not already supplied. Effective January 1, 2027, the allowance up to amount shall be increased to four hundred fifty dollars ($450).

Procedure for reimbursement: The employee shall bring the protective apparel and purchase receipt to management for approval. Guidelines for approval shall be set forth in departmental rules and regulations.

Uniform Allowance
Each employee in Bargaining Unit “C” is entitled, beginning on July 1, 2012, to a uniform allowance of $20 per month, paid on the pay period ending on the 15th of each month. This allowance is to be used for the purchase, rental and/or maintenance of required clothing. This allowance will be reported to CalPERS as a separate “special compensation” line item. Effective January 1, 2013, the uniform allowance will not be included as “pensionable compensation” for employees classified as “new” members under the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013.

Temporary and Part-Time Employees
This Agreement does not apply to Temporary Employees or Part-Time Employees.

Conversion of Permanent Positions to Part-Time
If any positions currently in Bargaining Unit “C” are converted to Part-time permanent, all such positions shall continue to be covered by this M.O.U.

Required Class II (B) Driver’s License
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Employees who are required to obtain and/or renew a Class II (B) driver’s license shall be permitted to obtain and renew such license on work time provided that arrangements are made in advance with the supervisor. Additionally, the City shall pay the cost of any medical examinations and any licensing fees to the extent these costs or fees exceed the costs or fees of obtaining a regular (Class C) driver’s license.

ARTICLE XXII
CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN UNIT “C”
The City recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive representative for the General Employee Bargaining Unit “C” consisting of the following classifications, as well as any new classifications which may be assigned to this representation unit by the City Manager:

Fleet Services Coordinator, Maintenance Worker I,
Maintenance Worker II, Senior Maintenance Worker, Building Inspector, Construction Inspector, Building Trades Worker I and Building Trades Worker II.

The current salary ranges for the classifications within Unit “C” are listed on Exhibit A.

ARTICLE XXIII

PROMOTION SELECTION PROCESS
The City will take all reasonable steps to avoid the use of City employees as oral board raters when a promotional selection process is administered. This action shall not restrict the City from use of City employee oral board members if circumstances prevail necessitating such use as deemed appropriate by City management. Also, the intent of this article shall not restrict City management from using City employees in an administrative capacity in any or all parts of a Selection Process.

This article does not relate to the final interviews conducted by City management prior to actual promotion offers made by Management on behalf of the City of Pleasant Hill.

Positions will be posted internally for a minimum of two weeks. If there are fewer than three (3) internal applicants, City may then post externally.

Among the qualified applicants for the position, length of City service, merit and ability will be factors in the employee’s behalf in making the appointment.

ARTICLE XXIV

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
Employees shall have the right to Union representation upon request at disciplinary or investigatory meetings. Records of discipline shall be removed from an Item 9.4
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employee’s file in accordance with the following schedule, provided there has been no recurrence within the stated time:

Written reprimands – two (2) years. Suspensions of one day – three (3) years.

More serious discipline – no scheduled removal.

The Probation Period for new employees shall be twelve (12) months as calculated in Personnel Rules and Regulations. In the case of new employee’s starting at “A” step, however, the employee shall receive a step increase to “B” step after six (6) months,
provided the employee’s performance is rated no lower than “meets standard” in all categories; the employee’s probation shall continue for the remainder of the twelve (12) month probationary period regardless of whether the employee’s salary is increased from Step “A” to Step “B”.

The Probation Period shall be six (6) months for current employees who have already completed an initial probation in another City of Pleasant Hill position.

ARTICLE XXV

CITY RIGHTS CLAUSE
It is understood and agreed that the City retains all of its powers and authority to manage municipal services and the work force performing those services subject to the provisions of this understanding and applicable law.

It is agreed that during the term hereof the City shall not be required to meet and confer on matters which are solely a function of management, including the right to:
▪ Determine and modify the organization of City government and its constituent work units.
▪ Determine the nature, standards, levels, and mode of delivery of services to be offered to the public.
▪ Determine the methods, means and the numbers and kinds of personnel by which services are to be provided.
▪ Determine whether goods or services shall be made or provided by the City, or shall be purchased, or contracted for.
▪ Direct employees, including scheduling and assigning work, work hours, and overtime.
▪ Establish employee performance standards and to require compliance therewith.

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▪ Impose discipline subject to requirements of applicable law. ▪ Implement rules, regulations, and directives consistent with law and the specific provisions of this MOU.
▪ Take all necessary actions to protect the public and carry out its mission in emergencies.

Decisions under this Article shall not be subject to the grievance procedure except as provided elsewhere in the MOU. Nothing in this Article shall relieve the City of its obligation to meet and confer on the impact of the exercise of rights enumerated herein to the extent that they are within the scope of representation and subject to meet and confer under Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.

ARTICLE XXVI

TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall take effect as of September 1, 2023 2026 upon adoption by the City Council following ratification and signing by the Union, and shall continue in full force through midnight, August 31, 20262029.

AS WITNESSED HERETO by the following parties this day of ,20232026:

For the City of Pleasant Hill: For Public Employees Union, Local 1:

Ethan Bindernagel Jason Williamson
City Manager President
Ericka Mitchell Fred Powell, Jr.

Chief Human Resources Officer Union Bargaining Team Member City Bargaining Team Member
NEGOTIATED: NEGOTIATED:

Gregory Ramirez, Chief Negotiator Lisa Davis, Chief Negotiator Item 9.4
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Industrial Employers and Business Representative
Distributors Association Public Employees Union Local One Item 9.4
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Exhibit A
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL #1 EFFECTIVE 09/1/2026 3.50%
Monthly Salary Sheet

RANGE A B C D E F G POSITION
50 5096 5506 5706 5994 6487 6610 6775
55 5225 5570 5846 6142 6444 6771 6940
60 5370 5706 5994 6283 6610 6933 7107 MAINTENANCE WORKER I 65 5490 5835 6129 6437 6764 7091 7268
70 5621 5992 6289 6604 6932 7276 7457
75 5758 6128 6437 6764 7091 7445 7630 BUILDING TRADES WORKER I 80 6020 6400 6720 7058 7413 7785 7980 MAINTENANCE WORKER II 85 6048 6437 6764 7091 7445 7816 8011
90 6214 6602 6928 7276 7639 8023 8224
95 6283 6764 7091 7445 7818 8205 8410
100 6592 6996 7350 7714 8105 8506 8718
105 6660 7091 7445 7814 8246 8613 8829
110 6982 7413 7784 8174 8578 9011 9236
115 6997 7445 7816 8205 8618 9049 9275
120 7182 7639 8021 8422 8846 9290 9522 BUILDING TRADES WORKER II 125 7349 7816 8205 8618 9049 9496 9733
130 7535 8021 8421 8846 9682 9756 10068
135 7841 8371 8786 9236 9691 10176 10430 FLEET SERVICES COORDINATOR 140 7926 8421 8846 9291 9756 10234 10491
142 7966 8504 8924 9371 9844 10338 10597 BLDG./CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 145 8082 8618 9043 9496 9978 10472 10734
150 8252 8786 9233 9691 10176 10693 10960
155 8500 9043 9496 9978 10472 10995 11269
160 8724 9289 9756 10236 10756 11289 11571
165 9018 9691 10176 10693 11220 11774 12068 SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER 170 9157 9756 10236 10756 11690 11850 12146
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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL #1 EFFECTIVE 09/1/2027 3.50%
Monthly Salary Sheet

RANGE A B C D E F G POSITION
50 5274 5699 5906 6204 6714 6841 7012
55 5408 5765 6051 6357 6670 7008 7183
60 5558 5906 6204 6503 6841 7176 7356 MAINTENANCE WORKER I 65 5682 6039 6344 6662 7001 7339 7522
70 5818 6202 6509 6835 7175 7531 7718
75 5960 6342 6662 7001 7339 7706 7897 BUILDING TRADES WORKER I 80 6231 6624 6955 7305 7672 8057 8259 MAINTENANCE WORKER II 85 6260 6662 7001 7339 7706 8090 8291
90 6431 6833 7170 7531 7906 8304 8512
95 6503 7001 7339 7706 8092 8492 8704
100 6823 7241 7607 7984 8389 8804 9023
105 6893 7339 7706 8087 8535 8914 9138
110 7226 7672 8056 8460 8878 9326 9559
115 7242 7706 8090 8492 8920 9366 9600
120 7433 7906 8302 8717 9156 9615 9855 BUILDING TRADES WORKER II 125 7606 8090 8492 8920 9366 9828 10074
130 7799 8302 8716 9156 10021 10097 10420
135 8115 8664 9094 9559 10030 10532 10795 FLEET SERVICES COORDINATOR 140 8203 8716 9156 9616 10097 10592 10858
142 8245 8802 9236 9699 10189 10700 10968 BLDG./CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 145 8365 8920 9360 9828 10327 10839 11110
150 8541 9094 9556 10030 10532 11067 11344
155 8798 9360 9828 10327 10839 11380 11663
160 9029 9614 10097 10594 11132 11684 11976
165 9334 10030 10532 11067 11613 12186 12490 SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER 170 9477 10097 10594 11132 12099 12265 12571
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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL #1 EFFECTIVE 09/1/2028 3.75%
Monthly Salary Sheet

RANGE A B C D E F G POSITION
50 5472 5913 6127 6437 6966 7098 7275
55 5611 5981 6278 6595 6920 7271 7452
60 5766 6127 6437 6747 7098 7445 7632 MAINTENANCE WORKER I 65 5895 6265 6582 6912 7264 7614 7804
70 6036 6435 6753 7091 7444 7813 8007
75 6184 6580 6912 7264 7614 7995 8193 BUILDING TRADES WORKER I 80 6465 6872 7216 7579 7960 8359 8569 MAINTENANCE WORKER II 85 6495 6912 7264 7614 7995 8393 8602
90 6672 7089 7439 7813 8202 8615 8831
95 6747 7264 7614 7995 8395 8810 9030
100 7079 7513 7892 8283 8704 9134 9361
105 7151 7614 7995 8390 8855 9248 9481
110 7497 7960 8358 8777 9211 9676 9917
115 7514 7995 8393 8810 9255 9717 9960
120 7712 8202 8613 9044 9499 9976 10225 BUILDING TRADES WORKER II 125 7891 8393 8810 9255 9717 10197 10452
130 8091 8613 9043 9499 10397 10476 10811
135 8419 8989 9435 9917 10406 10927 11200 FLEET SERVICES COORDINATOR 140 8511 9043 9499 9977 10476 10989 11265
142 8554 9132 9582 10063 10571 11101 11379 BLDG./CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 145 8679 9255 9711 10197 10714 11245 11527
150 8861 9435 9914 10406 10927 11482 11769
155 9128 9711 10197 10714 11245 11807 12100
160 9368 9975 10476 10991 11549 12122 12425
165 9684 10406 10927 11482 12048 12643 12958 SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER 170 9832 10476 10991 11549 12553 12725 13042
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL ONE
and

CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2029
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Table of Contents

ARTICLE II

UNION REPRESENTATION AND TIME OFF FOR REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES.................................................................................................................2

ARTICLE IV
LAYOFFS AND TRAINING GUIDELINES............................................................5 Layoff Procedure...................................................................................................5 Training Opportunities...........................................................................................6 On-The-Job Training .............................................................................................6 Reinstatement After Layoff....................................................................................6

ARTICLE V
HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS.............................................................................7 Holidays ................................................................................................................7 Religious Observance ...........................................................................................7 Vacation Leave .....................................................................................................8 Personal Leave .....................................................................................................8 Guidelines for Approval.........................................................................................9 Vacation Buy Back ................................................................................................9

ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS OVERTIME PROVISIONS ..................................................11 Call Back .............................................................................................................11 Call Back Rest Period .........................................................................................11 Item 9.4
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Stand-By Time ....................................................................................................12 Compensatory Time............................................................................................12 Compensatory Time Buy Back............................................................................12

ARTICLE VIII
WORK SCHEDULES..........................................................................................12 Work Week..........................................................................................................12 Overtime..............................................................................................................13 Overtime Scheduling...........................................................................................13 Clean Up Time ....................................................................................................13 Meal Periods .......................................................................................................13 Meal Cost Reimbursements ................................................................................14 Compensatory Time Off ......................................................................................14 Varying Hours .....................................................................................................14

ARTICLE IX
WAGE PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.............................................14 Applicable Pay Rates Following Promotion.........................................................14 Applicable Pay Rates Following Demotion..........................................................14 Applicable Pay Rates Following Transfer............................................................14 Applicable Pay Rates Following Salary Range
Increases and Decreases.........................................................................15 Pay Status...........................................................................................................15 Premium Pay for Employees in “Acting Capacity”...............................................15 Applicable Pay Rates Upon New Employee Appointment to City Service...........15

ARTICLE X
LONGEVITY PAY PLAN ...................................................................................15

ARTICLE XII
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE..............................................................................18

ARTICLE XIII
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION........................................................................19 Annual Review ....................................................................................................19 Bonus Plan..........................................................................................................19 Item 9.4
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ARTICLE XIV
SALARY ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................20 Base Wage Rates ...............................................................................................20 Pesticides Certificate...........................................................................................20 Fleet Services Coordinator “Backup”...................................................................20 Arborist Certificate ..............................................................................................21 Street and Sign Shop Special Assignment .........................................................21 Bilingual Pay ......................................................................................................21

ARTICLE XV
NO STRIKE OR LOCKOUTS .............................................................................21

ARTICLE XVI
FULL AGREEMENT ...........................................................................................22

ARTICLE XVII
SAVINGS CLAUSE ............................................................................................22

ARTICLE XVIII
RETIREMENT.....................................................................................................22 Retirement Benefits.............................................................................................22 Sick Leave Conversion Upon Retirement............................................................23 Retiree Heath Savings Account ..........................................................................23 Reversion of Residual Funds ..............................................................................23

ARTICLE XIX
DEFERRED COMPENSATION ..........................................................................23 IRS 125 Plan .......................................................................................................24 401 (a) Money Purchase Plan.............................................................................24

ARTICLE XX
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS...................................................................................24

ARTICLE XXI
MISCELLANEOUS .............................................................................................24 Protective Apparel Allowance..............................................................................24 Uniform Allowance ..............................................................................................24 Temporary and Part-Time Employees.................................................................25 Conversion of Permanent Positions to Part-Time ...............................................25 Required Class II (B) Driver’s License.................................................................25

ARTICLE XXII
CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN UNIT “C”..............................................................25

ARTICLE XXIII
PROMOTION SELECTION PROCESS ..............................................................25 Item 9.4
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ARTICLE XXIV
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS..........................................................................................26

ARTICLE XXV
CITY RIGHTS CLAUSE......................................................................................27

ARTICLE XXVI
TERM OF AGREEMENT ....................................................................................28 Signatures ...........................................................................................................28

APPENDIX A
SALARY SCALES..............................................................................................29 Effective 09/01/2023............................................................................................29 Effective 09/01/2024............................................................................................30 Effective 09/01/2025............................................................................................31 Item 9.4
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL ONE
AND

CITY OF PLEASANT HILL

ARTICLE I

Hold Harmless
The Union shall hold the City harmless from any and all claims, and will indemnify the City against any unusual costs in implementing these provisions.

However, within thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the Agreement, all employees within the bargaining unit may have the opportunity to request to withdraw from the Union.

Discrimination Prohibited
City and Union agree that they shall not discriminate in any way on account of race, creed, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, or handicap. City Item 9.4
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agrees that no employee shall be discriminated against because of Union membership or residency.

ARTICLE II

This notice shall be given at least 48 hours in advance of the meet and confer process, Item 9.4
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grievance proceeding, or any other representative activity in which the employee representative is engaged. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Article may constitute a grievance against the Union representatives.

ARTICLE III

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Matters Subject to Grievance Procedure
Full time employees having probationary or permanent regular status may process a personal grievance.

Probationary employees may file grievances, but not as applied to their performance rating or dismissal.

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Step 4
If the matter remains unresolved in Step 3 above, either party may, within ten (10) days of the determination, request arbitration of the dispute by written notice to the other party. If, after five (5) days following delivery of such notice to the other Party the parties have not selected an arbitrator by mutual agreement, either Party may request a list of the names of no less than five (5) impartial arbitrators furnished by the State Mediation and Conciliation Services (SMCS). A party receiving the list shall immediately notify the other party that the list was received and promptly forward a copy to the other party in the parties’ normal mode of document transmission between them (e.g., email, fax, etc.).

The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on all parties. The Arbitrator’s fees shall be shared equally by the City and the Union.

ARTICLE IV

LAYOFFS AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Layoff Procedure
In the event of a layoff, employees affected by the layoff shall receive sixty (60) days written notice. Subsequent to such notice, an employee may be provided four (4) Item 9.4
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weeks’ severance pay in lieu of working until the end of the sixty day notice period if the City wishes the layoff to be effective prior to the expiration of the sixty day notice period.

On-The-Job Training
The Personnel Officer is designated as Training Officer of the City and will maintain an active training program for all employees.

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ARTICLE V

HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS
Holidays:

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Vacation Leave
Full vacation leave according to the following schedule is earned by:

Full time paid status.

Eligible employees on sick or vacation leave with pay.

Eligible employees on Jury leave.

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For example, if an employee is scheduled to work more than 7.5 hours on the day he or she takes as a personal leave day, the employee will not be required to charge the scheduled work time exceeding 7.5 hours to accrued vacation leave or compensatory time.

The written request for the vacation buy back must be submitted to the Personnel Officer by the twenty-fifth (25th) day of the month preceding the date on which the employee is requesting the payoff.

ARTICLE VI

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Payment for Accumulated Sick Leave

The rate of pay for this purpose is the rate of pay as of November 30. The amount of time for which an employee is paid is deducted from the employee’s total accumulation.

An employee may elect to retain sick leave in lieu of payment. This rate applies to annual buy-back and retirement after five (5) years of service.

5. See Article XVIII regarding the ICMA Retirement Health Savings Plan benefit for those employees who retire with twenty (20) or more years of service.

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Leave Donation
The Parties agree to form a committee consisting of two City participants each for the Union and for the City, respectively. Committee meetings will begin within fortyfive (45) calendar days of adoption in order to develop a Leave Donation program for the bargaining unit for consideration and approval by the City Council along the following conceptual idea:
“A bargaining unit employee may donate compensatory leave, sick leave, or vacation leave with unlimited frequency and in any amount, inclusive of any combination of these leaves, to a leave donation bank for use by other bargaining unit employees who are ill or injured and have exhausted their paid leave time. Said leave from the leave donation bank may also be utilized by an employee in the event an immediate family member is ill or injured, to include parents, children, brothers and sisters.”

ARTICLE VII

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Stand-By Time
Public Works Field Employees:

For all full-time employees within the unit, stand-by time shall be compensated at $75.00 flat rate of pay for each sixteen (16) hours of week day stand-by time; $100.00 flat rate of pay for each twenty-four (24) hours of weekend or holiday stand-by time.

Stand-by time for weekends will be reduced to $75.00 if the assigned employee is called back to work four (4) hours or more within the twenty-four (24) hour period.

All overtime above eighty (80) hours will be automatically paid for within the next earliest pay period.

ARTICLE VIII

Building Inspectors and Construction Inspectors work 37.5 hours a week, and schedules are set by mutual agreement with supervisor.

There shall be no change in the regular work schedules solely to avoid the payment of overtime or compensatory time unless mutually agreed by the employee and supervisor.

No formal coffee breaks will be allowed to any member of Bargaining Unit “C”.

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Overtime
The City shall pay overtime at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) time for all overtime worked above an employee’s normal work day or work week schedule. (Normal is considered as those schedules shown above.) The following provisions shall apply.

Work day – Overtime shall apply if time worked is one-tenth (1/10th) of an hour above or before the normal starting or ending time of the employee work day.

Work week – Overtime shall apply if time worked is on the sixth (6th) day of the employee’s normal work week schedule.

This provision does not apply to overtime work nor is the time considered a guaranteed ten (10) minutes each and every work day.

Meal Periods
Meal periods are scheduled during the employee’s work day to coincide with the employee’s work hours. A meal period is not less than thirty (30) minutes or more than one (1) hour. Meal periods will be based on work schedules and the City’s operational needs at each particular work site.

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Meal Cost Reimbursements
Employees shall be reimbursed in certain instances for meal costs. The requirements for meal cost reimbursement and the procedure for obtaining such reimbursement are set forth in departmental rules and regulations.

Compensatory Time Off
For purposes of computation of compensatory time off, sick leave and vacation leave, the regular work day shall be deemed to be seven and one-half (7-1/2) hours.

ARTICLE IX

Applicable Pay Rates Following Transfer
Where an employee is transferred from one position to another in the same class or to another class to which the same pay range is applicable, the employee retains the same pay step and anniversary date.

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Applicable Pay Rates Following Salary Range Increases and Decreases Where a pay rate is revised upward or downward, the incumbent of a position in the affected class is entitled to a pay adjustment to the same relative step in the new pay range. The anniversary date does not change.

ARTICLE X

LONGEVITY PAY PLAN

1. Employees hired as of August 31, 2011 are eligible for the following longevity benefit if they qualify as of August 31, 2015:

Employees fifty-five (55) years of age with ten (10) full years of City service shall be given a five percent (5%) benefit computed on their normal monthly base salary.

Employees sixty (60) years of age with fifteen (15) full continuous years of City service shall be given an additional five percent (5%) benefit computed on their normal monthly base salary.

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employees are not entitled to this benefit. Twenty (20) year employees regardless of age, upon presenting to the Personnel Officer, the State P.E.R.S. declaration of intent to retire within the following twelve (12) months, shall be given an additional seven percent (7%) benefit computed on their normal monthly base salary. This seven percent (7%) shall be effective twelve (12) calendar months before the declaring employee’s last date of employment.

3. Employees hired on or after September 1, 2011 are not entitled to any of the longevity or pre-retirement benefits described in this Article.

ARTICLE XI

Medical
The City will strive to provide insurance coverage by two HMO carriers.

Effective September 1, 2020, each member shall contribute 20% of the medical premium for either Kaiser or Blue Shield (if applicable) at each level of participation with the maximum monthly employee contribution capped as follows:

Kaiser Blue Shield
Employee $184.26 $268.03
Employee + 1 $368.53 $552.79
Family $515.94 $773.91
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Effective with Plan Year 2024, the two-tier contribution model and employee contribution cap will be eliminated; and each member shall hence forth contribute 20% of the medical premium for the medical plan enrolled in, either Kaiser or Blue Shield (if applicable), at each level of participation.

The City shall deduct said contributions from the members’ pay each month on a pretax basis to the extent permitted by law.

Life Insurance
The City shall pay the total cost of life insurance in the amount of $50,000.

Additionally, the City will provide employees the option to increase such coverage provided that the cost of such increase shall be borne by the employee. However, the City reserves the right to change carriers if premiums become excessive.

Disability Insurance
City agrees to continue to pay total cost of Disability Insurance Plan, sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of salary plan, for length of Agreement. However, City reserves the right to change carriers if premium becomes excessive. The elimination period shall be thirty (30) days. A woman unable to work for pregnancy related reasons Item 9.4
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is entitled to disability and/or sick leave on the same basis as employees unable to work for other medical reasons due to off-the-job disability.

ARTICLE XII

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ARTICLE XIII

All performance evaluations shall be signed by the employee indicating knowledge of the evaluation and that said evaluation is being place in the employee’s personnel file.

Where an employee meets these threshold eligibility requirements, his/her immediate supervisor may recommend that the employee be awarded a bonus. The employee’s department head must approve the recommendation. If the department head approves the recommendation, he/she will forward it to the Personnel Officer, who will confirm that the employee is in fact eligible for consideration for a bonus. The Personnel Officer will then forward the recommendation to the City Manager. The City Manager shall have discretion to approve or disapprove the bonus recommendation. If Item 9.4
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the City Manager approves, he/she shall also determine the amount of the bonus, which shall not exceed a maximum of 7% of the employee’s base salary for that evaluation year.

If the employee receives a bonus award, he/she may elect to have the bonus paid either as a lump sum contribution to his/her 457 plan or as a lump sum cash award paid directly to him/her.

ARTICLE XIV

SALARY ADMINISTRATION

1. Base Wage Rates
Base wage rates are reflected in Appendix A, which is attached hereto and by this reference is incorporated into this Memorandum of Understanding. Wage increases during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be as follows as reflected in Appendix A: Effective September 1, 2026, 3.5% of base wage rates in effect August 31,2026. Effective September 1, 2027, 3.5% of base wage rates in effect August 31, 2027. Effective September 1, 2028, 3.75% of base wage rates in effect August 31, 2028.

2. Pesticides Certificate
Each employee who holds a certificate from the State in Pesticide Spray Operation will earn a two and one-half percent (2.5%) salary differential.

The City shall provide employees paid release time to attend classes to fulfill the requirements for certification. The City shall reimburse employees for the cost of such classes. The City will advance one-half of the cost for taking the test directly to the pesticide certification testing provider with the remaining half of the fee to be reimbursed to the employee upon certification and submission of the appropriate paperwork, onetime only. Subject to the fee for testing procedure noted, the City shall reimburse employees for the cost of obtaining certification and/or renewal.

3. Fleet Services Coordinator “Backup”
An employee who is assigned and performs vehicle and/or non-routine equipment repair shall be entitled to a 5% salary differential in addition to his/her base salary. Such assignment shall be for a period not less than eighteen (18) months and not more than twenty-four (24) months. To be eligible for this assignment, the employee must take the written exam and receive a passing score of at least seventy Item 9.4
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percent (70%). This differential shall be authorized by the Maintenance Superintendent through a Personnel Action Form. The 5% will be paid on all hours worked and not just when performing vehicle and non-routine equipment repair.

4. Arborist Certificate
The City will pay a base wage differential of five percent (5%) to one employee who maintains an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist designation.

ARTICLE XV

NO STRIKE OR LOCKOUTS
No lockout of employees represented by the Union shall be instituted by the City during the term of this Agreement. The Union agrees that during the term of this Agreement, neither Union Staff nor City Employees shall engage in or support strikes by not crossing another Union picket line, work stoppages, slow downs, boycotts, or other Item 9.4
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direct or indirect work actions against the City. Any employee participating in these prohibited activities may be disciplined by the City.

ARTICLE XVI

ARTICLE XVII

ARTICLE XVIII

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Employees will pay the full seven percent (7%) PERS employee member contribution and there will be no Employer Paid Member Contribution; provided, that employees who are subject to the PEPRA pension tier shall pay one-half (1/2) of the normal cost contribution for that plan, subject to the terms of the PEPRA.

For employees hired on or after September 1, 2011: No sick leave conversion will be allowed upon retirement.

Retiree Health Savings Accounts
The City shall establish Retiree Health Savings Plan accounts for all bargaining unit members who do not have such an account. (This does not, however, extend sick leave conversion to such employees.) Into each Retiree Health Savings Account, regardless of employee hire date, effective September 1, 2026, the City shall contribute one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month. This amount may be prospectively eliminated, reduced or increased through the meet and confer process undertaken for the negotiation of any successor MOU, or at any other time by mutual agreement.

ARTICLE XIX

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IRS 125 Plan
All benefits covered under the City’s IRS 125 Plan may be paid on a pre-tax basis. Examples include dependent care, out-of-pocket medical expenses and specified insurance premiums.
401 (a) Money Purchase Plan
Effective September 1, 2012, the City will no longer make a monetary contribution to each employee’s 401(a) Money Purchase Plan. Employees may continue to make voluntary after-tax contributions.

ARTICLE XX

ARTICLE XXI

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Temporary and Part-Time Employees
This Agreement does not apply to Temporary Employees or Part-Time Employees.

Required Class II (B) Driver’s License
Employees who are required to obtain and/or renew a Class II (B) driver’s license shall be permitted to obtain and renew such license on work time provided that arrangements are made in advance with the supervisor. Additionally, the City shall pay the cost of any medical examinations and any licensing fees to the extent these costs or fees exceed the costs or fees of obtaining a regular (Class C) driver’s license.

Fleet Services Coordinator, Maintenance Worker I,
Maintenance Worker II, Senior Maintenance Worker, Building Inspector, Construction Inspector, Building Trades Worker I and Building Trades Worker II.

The current salary ranges for the classifications within Unit “C” are listed on Exhibit A.

ARTICLE XXIII

This article does not relate to the final interviews conducted by City management prior to actual promotion offers made by Management on behalf of the City of Pleasant Hill.

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Positions will be posted internally for a minimum of two weeks. If there are fewer than three (3) internal applicants, City may then post externally.

Among the qualified applicants for the position, length of City service, merit and ability will be factors in the employee’s behalf in making the appointment.

ARTICLE XXIV

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
Employees shall have the right to Union representation upon request at disciplinary or investigatory meetings. Records of discipline shall be removed from an employee’s file in accordance with the following schedule, provided there has been no recurrence within the stated time:

Written reprimands – two (2) years. Suspensions of one day – three (3) years.

More serious discipline – no scheduled removal.

The Probation Period shall be six (6) months for current employees who have already completed an initial probation in another City of Pleasant Hill position.

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ARTICLE XXV

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ARTICLE XXVI

TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall take effect as of September 1, 2026 upon adoption by the City Council following ratification and signing by the Union, and shall continue in full force through midnight, August 31, 2029.

AS WITNESSED HERETO by the following parties this day of ,2026:

For the City of Pleasant Hill: For Public Employees Union, Local 1:

Ethan Bindernagel Jason Williamson
City Manager President
Ericka Mitchell Fred Powell, Jr.

Chief Human Resources Officer Union Bargaining Team Member City Bargaining Team Member
NEGOTIATED: NEGOTIATED:

Gregory Ramirez, Chief Negotiator Lisa Davis, Chief Negotiator Industrial Employers and Business Representative
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Exhibit A
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL #1 EFFECTIVE 09/1/2026 3.50%
Monthly Salary Sheet

RANGE A B C D E F G POSITION
50 5096 5506 5706 5994 6487 6610 6775
55 5225 5570 5846 6142 6444 6771 6940
60 5370 5706 5994 6283 6610 6933 7107 MAINTENANCE WORKER I 65 5490 5835 6129 6437 6764 7091 7268
70 5621 5992 6289 6604 6932 7276 7457
75 5758 6128 6437 6764 7091 7445 7630 BUILDING TRADES WORKER I 80 6020 6400 6720 7058 7413 7785 7980 MAINTENANCE WORKER II 85 6048 6437 6764 7091 7445 7816 8011
90 6214 6602 6928 7276 7639 8023 8224
95 6283 6764 7091 7445 7818 8205 8410
100 6592 6996 7350 7714 8105 8506 8718
105 6660 7091 7445 7814 8246 8613 8829
110 6982 7413 7784 8174 8578 9011 9236
115 6997 7445 7816 8205 8618 9049 9275
120 7182 7639 8021 8422 8846 9290 9522 BUILDING TRADES WORKER II 125 7349 7816 8205 8618 9049 9496 9733
130 7535 8021 8421 8846 9682 9756 10068
135 7841 8371 8786 9236 9691 10176 10430 FLEET SERVICES COORDINATOR 140 7926 8421 8846 9291 9756 10234 10491
142 7966 8504 8924 9371 9844 10338 10597 BLDG./CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 145 8082 8618 9043 9496 9978 10472 10734
150 8252 8786 9233 9691 10176 10693 10960
155 8500 9043 9496 9978 10472 10995 11269
160 8724 9289 9756 10236 10756 11289 11571
165 9018 9691 10176 10693 11220 11774 12068 SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER 170 9157 9756 10236 10756 11690 11850 12146
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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL #1 EFFECTIVE 09/1/2027 3.50%
Monthly Salary Sheet

RANGE A B C D E F G POSITION
50 5274 5699 5906 6204 6714 6841 7012
55 5408 5765 6051 6357 6670 7008 7183
60 5558 5906 6204 6503 6841 7176 7356 MAINTENANCE WORKER I 65 5682 6039 6344 6662 7001 7339 7522
70 5818 6202 6509 6835 7175 7531 7718
75 5960 6342 6662 7001 7339 7706 7897 BUILDING TRADES WORKER I 80 6231 6624 6955 7305 7672 8057 8259 MAINTENANCE WORKER II 85 6260 6662 7001 7339 7706 8090 8291
90 6431 6833 7170 7531 7906 8304 8512
95 6503 7001 7339 7706 8092 8492 8704
100 6823 7241 7607 7984 8389 8804 9023
105 6893 7339 7706 8087 8535 8914 9138
110 7226 7672 8056 8460 8878 9326 9559
115 7242 7706 8090 8492 8920 9366 9600
120 7433 7906 8302 8717 9156 9615 9855 BUILDING TRADES WORKER II 125 7606 8090 8492 8920 9366 9828 10074
130 7799 8302 8716 9156 10021 10097 10420
135 8115 8664 9094 9559 10030 10532 10795 FLEET SERVICES COORDINATOR 140 8203 8716 9156 9616 10097 10592 10858
142 8245 8802 9236 9699 10189 10700 10968 BLDG./CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 145 8365 8920 9360 9828 10327 10839 11110
150 8541 9094 9556 10030 10532 11067 11344
155 8798 9360 9828 10327 10839 11380 11663
160 9029 9614 10097 10594 11132 11684 11976
165 9334 10030 10532 11067 11613 12186 12490 SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER 170 9477 10097 10594 11132 12099 12265 12571
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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL #1 EFFECTIVE 09/1/2028 3.75%
Monthly Salary Sheet

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 19, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
TITLE: STUDY SESSION TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE, INVITE PUBLIC INPUT AND

TO PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING POTENTIAL

REZONING & LAND USE MAP AMENDMENTS BEYOND WHAT WAS
RECENTLY COMPLETED AS PART OF GENERAL PLAN 2040

SYNOPSIS
The City Council is requested to conduct a Study Session to receive an update, invite public input, and provide direction to Staff regarding potential additional Rezoning and Land Use Map Amendments beyond those adopted in November 2025 to align citywide zoning with General Plan 2040. This Study Session is a follow up discussion to the March 16, 2026 City Council Study Session at which the City Council directed Staff and the City’s consultant, Mintier Harnish (Consultant), to discuss with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) any implications for the City’s state-certified Housing Element if City Council were to make select rezoning and land use map changes to the previously adopted Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update (Ordinance No. 978), General Plan 2040, and the 2023-2031 Housing Element.

DISCUSSION
Background
General Plan: Pleasant Hill adopted the General Plan 2040 (“General Plan”) on May 18, 2023. The General Plan is a long-range planning document that guides decision making and establishes rules and standards for future development and improvements citywide. The General Plan included several implementation programs, which outlined necessary amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance to align underlying zoning regulations with overarching General Plan policies, a requirement of State planning and zoning law.

Housing Element: Pleasant Hill also adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element for 2023-2031 on May 18, 2023 (certified by the State on November 22, 2023). Like the General Plan, the Housing Element also included several implementation programs that outlined requisite amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance to ensure regulatory consistency.

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Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update and Associated Rezonings: On November 17, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 978 amending the City’s Municipal Code Title 18 (Planning and Land Use) in its entirety and amending the Zoning Map to include the rezoning of 1,072 parcels throughout the city for consistency with both the 2040 General Plan and 2023-2031 Housing Element. At that meeting, based on input from the public, the City Council directed staff to return within the first six months of 2026 for a discussion regarding any potential additional Rezoning and Land Use Map Amendments.

Study Session: On March 16, 2026, the City Council held a Study Session at which members of the public noted concerns with the rezoning that occurred in November 2025. The City Council identified specific areas of concern, as summarized below:
• Mixed Use Zoning District along Contra Costa Boulevard: General Plan Focus Area 5 (West Sherman Acres/East Vivian neighborhood)
• Mixed-Use Neighborhood Zoning District along Gregory Lane: General Plan Focus Area 6 (parcels on the north side of Julian Way and at the southern terminus of Maureen Lane) • Multi-Family Residential area near Cleaveland Road and Beatrice Road (parcels at the east end of Beatrice Road)
The City Council directed staff and the Consultant to consult with HCD for input and feedback regarding possible zoning and land use designation changes related to the three areas noted above. Once the feedback was received, the City Council directed Staff to conduct a subsequent study session at which the Council and the public could review the feedback and the Council could provide further direction.

Analysis/Discussion Items
The Consultant conducted a meeting with HCD. Mintier Harnish’s full analysis and recommendations are provided in Attachment A of this staff report. The following is a summary of HCD’s feedback, based on potential modifications to the three areas noted above, and the possible implications for the City of Pleasant Hill Housing Element. o HCD monitors and reviews the agreed upon program implementation and/or lack of implementation within of the City of Pleasant Hill Housing Element. Non-compliance with Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 106 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 Housing Element programs would trigger decertification of the Housing Element, which requires a resubmittal to HCD for its review and a re-certification of the document. o Since adopted Housing Element programs were intended to increase housing choices/intensities, a reversion to prior lower densities without any alternative actions to preserve those higher densities elsewhere will draw HCD’s attention and may lead to enforcement actions and penalties.
o Fair Housing Programs have more flexibility for modification than the sites inventory, and small changes do not immediately trigger HCD enforcement actions. However, even for Fair Housing Programs, such as Program F, the City should make up for any significant loss of capacity and housing choices in another way.
o Downzoning certain areas of the City will trigger the No Net Loss Law and the Housing Crisis Act (SB 330, 2019), and it is highly recommended to avoid this action. The City will need to navigate and consider the ramifications of not complying with existing State housing laws (e.g., susceptibility to Builder’s Remedy applications, financial penalties, among other actions).
o The City is required to maintain capacity to meet the RHNA throughout the planning period of this Housing Element (2023-2031). Changes are allowed to the sites included in the sites inventory, but an alternative action must be completed to avoid a net loss of RHNA capacity. Significant changes to the sites inventory will require updating the Housing Element Sites Inventory form, and the additional analysis of RHNA sites required as part of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Analysis. Minor changes to the sites inventory are unlikely to require an amendment to the Housing Element if the City can maintain capacity to meet the RHNA across all income categories.

Consultant Recommendation
As noted, in addition to the summary above, Mintier Harnish also provided its recommendations based on the discussion with HCD, as directed by the City Council at the March 16, 2026 meeting. Those recommendations are included in Attachment A.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Study Session. However, if the City Council wishes to pursue any Rezoning and Land Use Map amendments, there will be additional costs for that work, which would need to be determined subsequent to this Study Session.

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. In addition, a notice of this public hearing was published in the Contra Costa Times Newspaper on September 19, 2026. Further, notification was provided on the City’s electronic sign, A-Frames Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 107 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Police Station and Pleasant Hill Library, respectively, and notices of the meeting have also been posted on both the front page of the City’s website (www.phillca.gov) and on the project website (www.phillca.gov/2026gpstudy). Additionally, public notices were mailed to all property owners and current residents within 500 feet of all properties rezoned under Ordinance No. 978 (over 6,000 notices). Finally, the agenda and staff report were posted on the City’s website.

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council review the materials provided, receive public input, and provide feedback or direction regarding any potential additional Rezoning and Land Use Map Amendments beyond those approved as part of the adoption of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update (November 2025) or General Plan 2040 (May 2023), respectively.

NEXT STEPS
Staff and the Consultant will analyze all feedback received from public comments and follow any direction provided by the City Council to determine next steps.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A – Mintier Harnish Memorandum (dated October 15, 2026) B – March 16, 2026 City Council Study Session Staff Report and Attachments C – Study Session Notice
D – Public Comments Received after publication of the March 16, 2026 City Council Study Session Agenda
E – Public Comments Received Since Last City Council Study Session Prepared by: Troy Fujimoto, City Planner
Approved by: Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager
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Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 446-0522
FAX (916) 446-7520
[email protected]
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Troy Fujimoto, City Planner | City of Pleasant Hill FROM: Brent Gibbons, AICP, Principal Planner | Mintier Harnish CC: Jim Harnish, Principal/Owner | Mintier Harnish
Ryan Lester, Project Manager| Mintier Harnish
DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2026
RE: Update on Potential Revisions to 2040 General Plan Land Use Diagram and Zoning Map

This memorandum provides a summary of feedback received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on potential changes to the 2040 General Plan Land Use Diagram and Zoning Map, as well as the potential implications for implementation of the State-certified 2023-2031 Housing Element (Housing Element).

Contents:
• Context
o Contra Costa Boulevard Focus Area
o Gregory Lane Focus Area
o Housing Element Program F
o Vacant Beatrice/Cleaveland Housing Element Sites
o Housing Element Summary of Capacity to Meet the RHNA
• HCD Comments on Potential Land Use Changes
• Consultant Recommendation
Context
The City is exploring potential land use changes to the 2040 General Plan Land Use Diagram and underlying zoning designations. These potential changes could alter land uses within the identified General Plan Focus Areas and sites identified to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) in the Housing Element. Incorporating land use redesignations in these areas has the potential to limit the City’s ability to implement Program F in the Housing Element and to maintain sufficient capacity to meet the RHNA. The following sections outline the Focus Areas identified in the 2040 General Plan and the adopted land use direction for each, the vacant sites under redesignation consideration, and an overview of Program F in the Housing Element.

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Potential Revisions to 2040 General Plan Land Use Diagram – HCD Coordination Thursday, October 15, 2026 2 Contra Costa Boulevard Focus Area
The 2040 General Plan re-designated single-family parcels within the Contra Costa Boulevard Focus Area with a density of 4.6-6.9 dwelling units an acre (du/ac) to a new Mixed Use designation with a density of 12-40 du/ac.

This land use change was recommended by the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) in 2020, confirmed by the GPAC in 2021 and 2022, and adopted by City Council as part of the 2040 General Plan Update in May 2023.

The intent of this change was to promote further mixed-use development by connecting to existing mixed use land use designations to the south (Downtown Pleasant Hill) and to stimulate transit-oriented development along Contra Costa Boulevard. The single-family neighborhoods in this Focus Area are generally built out, but the updated 2040 General Plan provides the opportunity for mixed-use development on any sites that are redeveloped. The image below compares the previous General Plan (2003) land use designations for this Focus Area to the GPAC recommended changes, which were adopted as part of the 2040 General Plan.

Source: City of Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan Alternatives Memorandum, May 2022.

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The 2040 General Plan re-designated single-family parcels within the Gregory Lane Focus Area with a density of

4.6-6.9 du/ac to a new Neighborhood Mixed Use designation with a density of 1.3-20.0 du/ac. This land use change was recommended by the GPAC in 2020, confirmed by the GPAC in 2021 and 2022, and adopted by City Council as part of the 2040 General Plan Update in 2023. The intent of this change was to promote further mixed-use development, stimulate transit-oriented development along Gregory Lane, and create a mixed-use corridor with a cohesive land use mix. The preferred land use for the focus area was also informed by public feedback expressing a desire for better bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and more commercial options beyond those downtown in closer proximity to residential neighborhoods along the corridor. The image below compares the previous General Plan (2003) land use designations, for this Focus Area which were adopted as part of the 2040 General Plan.

Source: City of Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan Alternatives Memorandum, May 2022.

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The 2023-2031 Housing Element focused on promoting access to housing within Pleasant Hill, with an emphasis on increasing housing choices and affordability in low-density Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs).

Specifically, Housing Element Program F committed the City to re-designating/rezoning land in RCAAs to provide potential opportunities for increased density. The commitments included in this program included the land use changes to the Contra Costa Boulevard and Gregory Lane Focus Areas adopted as part of the 2040 General Plan.

Below is a snapshot of Program F within the Housing Element.

Changes to the Contra Costa Boulevard Focus
Area are included in this commitment.

Changes to the Gregory Lane Focus Area
are included in this commitment.

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Beyond General Plan changes in identified Focus Areas above, there were additional zoning changes made to parcels in and around Beatrice Road and Cleaveland Road. These changes were required to better align the zoning with the existing, overarching General Plan land use designation. No land use intensity or development standards were modified as part of the rezoning, only the zoning “label” was modified, as parcels within this area were rezoned from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Multi-Family Medium Density with a density range of 20-30 du/ac. Parcels covered under this redesignation include 270 Cleaveland; 576, 590, 654, and 570 Beatrice Road; as well as the northeast corner of the intersection of Cleaveland Road and Beatrice Road west of 240 Cleaveland Road. The parcels noted above were included in the Housing Element vacant sites inventory and accounted for a total RHNA capacity of 149 above-moderate units.

Source: Mintier Harnish, 2026.

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Potential Revisions to 2040 General Plan Land Use Diagram – HCD Coordination Thursday, October 15, 2026 6 Housing Element Summary of Capacity to Meet the RHNA
Each Housing Element cycle, jurisdictions are required to provide housing capacity to meet the RHNA numbers allocated by regional agencies and HCD. Meeting required RHNA is achieved through a variety of sources, including a combination of a city’s pending projects, ADU development trends, and a site inventory analysis, which ultimately will conclude whether a jurisdiction has adequate sites to meet the RHNA allocation and buffer requirements. The City adopted this methodology for meeting the capacity requirements for the RHNA concluded through the sites inventory process that the City could accommodate a total of 2,124 housing units, including 1,157 lower-income, 308 moderate-income, and 659 above moderate-income units. Housing Element Table 4-45, shown below, provides a summary of the number of housing units accommodated by pending projects, vacant sites, mixed-use redevelopment, and ADU trends. As shown, the Housing Element identified a surplus of 22 units in the above moderate-income category, which includes capacity on the vacant Cleaveland/Beatrice sites discussed in the previous section.

Source: City of Pleasant Hill, 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.

HCD Comments on Potential Land Use Changes
In 2026, the City contracted with Mintier Harnish to facilitate a discussion with HCD on potential land use changes and their implications to the General Plan Focus Areas and Housing Element sites identified in the above section.

Mintier Harnish posed several questions to HCD’s Housing Policy Manager to receive feedback on the potential implications of the following potential changes:
o Downzoning a portion of the parcels designated as Mixed Use in the Contra Costa Boulevard Focus Area.

These parcels include a built-out neighborhood located east of Contra Costa Boulevard and South of Elda Drive. This neighborhood represents approximately 40 percent of the acreage Program F committed to rezone from R-7 to Mixed Use.
o Downzoning a portion of the parcels designated as Neighborhood Mixed Use in the Gregory Lane Focus area because the sites are positioned along interior streets and back to Gregory Lane. These parcels represent a majority of the acreage Program F committed to rezone from R7 to Mixed Use Neighborhood. o Downzoning a portion of the Cleaveland/Beatrice sites.

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In response to Mintier Harnish’s inquiry, HCD provided the following information, which is paraphrased from the conversation for brevity:
o Following the certification of Housing Elements, HCD will continue to monitor and review the agreed upon program implementation and/or lack of implementation, which can potentially lead to non-compliance.

Non-compliance with Housing Element programs would trigger decertification of the Housing Element. If this occurs, the City must revise the Housing Element and re-submit it to HCD for review and recertification. o Reverting back to a lower density where programs were intending to increase housing choices/intensities without any kind of alternative action will draw HCD’s attention and can lead to enforcement actions and penalties.
o When evaluating potential changes to a certified Housing Element, it is important to note that Fair Housing Programs have more flexibility for modification than the sites inventory. In addition, it is important to note that small changes do not immediately trigger HCD enforcement actions. However, even for Fair Housing Programs, such as Program F, the City should make up for any significant loss of capacity and housing choices in another way.
o Downzoning areas of the City will trigger compliance with No Net Loss Law and the Housing Crisis Act (SB 330, 2019). The City will need to navigate and consider the ramifications of not meeting existing laws. o The City is required to maintain capacity to meet the RHNA throughout the planning period of this Housing Element (2023-2031). Changes are allowed to the sites included in the sites inventory, but an alternative action must be completed to ensure no net loss of RHNA capacity occurs. Significant changes to the sites inventory will require updating the Housing Element, sites inventory form, and the analysis of RHNA sites required as part of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Analysis. Minor changes to the sites inventory are unlikely to require an amendment to the Housing Element if the City can maintain capacity to meet the RHNA in all income categories.

Consultant Recommendation
Based on the discussion with HCD in response to the request by City staff on potential land use changes to the Housing Element, Mintier Harnish has prepared a formal Consultant recommendation to the City Council on how to proceed, as follows.
• Contra Costa Boulevard Focus Area. Redesignating/rezoning the neighborhood surrounding East Vivian Drive to a lower density designation and zone would significantly reduce the City’s ability to implement Program F and increase the possibility of de-certification of the Housing Element. Due to the significant acreage and capacity, such a change is not recommended without an alternative action that increases housing choices and capacity elsewhere in the City. However, the City may re-designate and rezone the parcels to allow multifamily residential uses, rather than mixed use, but the designation and corresponding zone must allow for 40 du/ac or an alternative action will be needed to ensure compliance with SB 330.
• Gregory Lane Boulevard Focus Area. Due to the minimal acreage, redesignating/rezoning the parcels backing to Gregory Lane is unlikely to significantly impact the City’s ability to implement Program F.

However, the City must ensure compliance with requirements of the Housing Crisis Act (SB 330, 2019). • Cleaveland/Beatrice Parcels. As stated above, the City is considering downzoning some of the Cleaveland/Beatrice sites. Redesignating/rezoning a portion of these parcels to allow lower density Item 10.1
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 16, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
TITLE: Study Session to invite public input and to provide direction to Staff regarding potential additional General Plan Amendments beyond what was recently completed as part of General Plan 2040.

SYNOPSIS
The City Council is requested to conduct a Study Session to invite public input and to provide direction to Staff regarding potential additional General Plan Amendments beyond what was recently completed as part of General Plan 2040. This Study Session is a follow up from the November 17, 2025 City Council hearing at which the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 978 amending the City’s Municipal Code Title 18 (Planning and Land Use) in its entirety and amending the Zoning Map to include the rezoning of 1,072 parcels throughout the city for consistency with the 2040 General Plan and 2023-2031 Housing Element.

DISCUSSION
Background
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update and Associated Rezonings: On November 17, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 978 amending the City’s Municipal Code Title 18 (Planning and Land Use) in its entirety and amending the Zoning Map to include the rezoning of 1,072 parcels throughout the city for consistency with the 2040 General Plan and 2023-2031 Housing Element. At that meeting, the City Council directed staff to provide an opportunity within the first six months of 2026 for additional discussion on potential additional General Plan Amendments. This Study Session is in response to that request.

General Plan: The City adopted the 2040 General Plan (“General Plan”) on May 18, 2023. The General Plan is a long-range planning document that guides decision making and establishes rules and standards for future development and improvements citywide. The 2040 General Plan establishes the following Guiding Principles:
• Encourage Smart and Sensitive Development
• Foster Economic Diversity and Sustainability
• Barrier Free Mobility
• Balanced Growth
• Ensuring Public Safety
• Support Diverse Housing Options
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Housing Element: The City also adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element for 2023-2031 on May 18, 2023 (certified by the State on November 22, 2023). Like the General Plan, the Housing Element also included several implementation programs that outlined requisite amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Zoning Ordinance Update: On January 8, 2024, the Pleasant Hill City Council adopted Ordinance No. 967 approving the rezoning of Housing Opportunity Sites identified in the 2023-2031 Housing Element, as well as Zoning Ordinance amendments to residential land use and development standards (Chapter 18.20), and introduced new mixed-use district standards (Chapter 18.22), as well as related changes to other sections of the Ordinance.

Analysis
At the November 17, 2025 City Council Meeting, the City received many public comments expressing concerns with the rezoning of several areas throughout the City. The areas of concern identified in those public comments are summarized below, with additional context provided from the 2040 General Plan (also see Attachment D 2022 GPAC Preferred Alternative Memo).

Mixed Use Zoning District along Contra Costa Boulevard: General Plan Focus Area 5 The first area is along Contra Costa Boulevard,
generally between Harriet Drive to the north
and Anelda Drive to the south and
encompassing the Sherman Acres West
neighborhood to the east of Contra Costa
Boulevard (E. Vivian Drive) and the properties
along Linda Drive and Shirley Drive. These
properties were redesignated from a SingleFamily designation to a Mixed-Use designation (medium-purple color on map), as part of the
2040 General Plan and rezoned to the
corresponding Mixed-Use zoning district in
November 2025. The General Plan states the
following goal for this area:
“The 2040 General Plan envisions
transforming Contra Costa Boulevard into a
contemporary transit oriented 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
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A majority of the public comments received as part of the rezoning effort were concerned with the rezoning of the single-family neighborhood surrounding E. Vivian Drive (east of Contra Costa Boulevard), and the single-family properties along Shirley Drive whose rear yards abut Contra Costa Boulevard. The concerns primarily focused on the potential impact of introducing commercial uses and higher residential densities within existing single-family neighborhoods.

Mixed-Use Neighborhood Zoning District along Gregory Lane: General Plan Focus Area 6 The second and third areas are along Gregory Lane, specifically the properties at the south end of Maureen Lane and the north side of Julian Way, all which abut Gregory Lane.

These properties were redesignated from a Single-Family designation to Mixed Use Neighborhood designation (light purple color on map below), along with adjacent properties fronting Gregory Lane (generally between the Contra Costa Canal Trail east of Pleasant Hill Road and Pleasant Hill Park to the east), as part of the 2040 General Plan, and rezoned to the corresponding Mixed-Use Neighborhood Business zoning district in November 2025.

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“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.”
The majority of public comments
received focused on the
redevelopment of these areas with
commercial and/or higher density
residential uses and potential
impacts to existing neighborhoods
that share access from the same
neighborhood-serving streets. In
response, the City Council added
new, clarifying language to the
City’s development standards for
Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
(18.20.040.P) to restrict access for
new developments from internal,
neighborhood serving streets:

P. Access. Any development proposal (excluding single family residential development) submitted after December 17, 2025, for any parcel with a Mixed Use zoning designation abutting Contra Costa Boulevard, Gregory Lane or Oak Park Boulevard shall provide exclusive vehicular and service access from these same streets.

Cleaveland Road and Beatrice Road
The final area of focus is along Cleaveland Boulevard, which abuts the single-family neighborhood to the east along Beatrice Road. The previously applicable Planned Unit Development zoning district (PUD 410) applied to the west side of Cleaveland Road, north of Astrid Drive and atypically included properties with different General Plan land use designations.

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Further, regarding the implications for future development, PUD 410 was considered a “shell” PUD, meaning it contained no specific land use or development standards. Therefore, future development in this area would be subject to the standards within the zoning district aligned with the overarching General Plan land use designation. Accordingly, rezoning these properties made no change to the already applicable development provisions, such as height, density, setbacks, etc.

A majority of the public comments expressed concerns with the existing Multi-Family designation for this area, most specifically for the existing single-family homes along the east end of Beatrice Road and the three large vacant properties between Beatrice Road and Cleaveland Road, two of which are owned by the Contra Costa County Flood Control District. The concerns were related to the potential impacts of higher density residential development adjacent to existing singlefamily neighborhoods and potential flood impacts associated with such developments.

Discussion Items
Staff has identified four areas to discuss; however, the discussion is not limited to only these areas.

The City Council may identify other areas for staff the to explore for potential General Plan Amendment. City Council direction can include specific areas of focus, potential changes to General Plan Land Use Designations, or no changes to the General Plan. Thus, to assist in next steps, staff requests City Council’s feedback and direction.

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Study Session. Potential fiscal impact for future General Plan amendments will be evaluated once direction is provided to Staff.

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. In addition, a notice of this public hearing was published twice in the Contra Costa Times Newspaper on February 16, 2026, and March 2, 2026. Further, notification was provided on the City’s electronic sign, A-Frames at the Police Station and Pleasant Hill Library, respectively, and notices of the meeting have also been posted on both the front page of the City’s website (www.phillca.gov) and on the project website (www.phillca.gov/2026gpstudy). Additionally, public notices were mailed to all property owners and current residents within 500 feet of all properties rezoned under Ordinance No. 978 for a total of 6,895 notices. Finally, the agenda and staff report were posted on the City’s website.

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
No formal action is required, though staff recommends that the City Council provide feedback to regarding any potential additional General Plan Amendments and/or zoning changes beyond what was approved in May 2023, as part of the adoption of General Plan 2040, and November 2025, as part of the rezoning process, respectively.

NEXT STEPS
Staff and the Consultant will analyze all feedback received from public comments and direction provided by the City Council to determine potential implications and next steps. Depending on the direction received, Staff will bring the analysis back to the City Council for review at another Study Session if necessary.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A – Focus Area 5: Contra Costa Boulevard (excerpt from the 2040 General Plan) B – Focus Area 6: Gregory Lane (excerpt from the 2040 General Plan) C – Cleaveland Road and Beatrice Road Area - General Plan Designation D – 2022 GPAC Preferred Alternative Memo
E – General Plan Map
F – Public Hearing Notice
G – Public Comments
Prepared by: Haley Croffoot, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Troy Fujimoto, City Planner
Approved by: Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager
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3. Land Use Element
Adopted May 2023 Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan 3-31
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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3-32 Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan Adopted May 2023
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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3. Land Use Element
Adopted May 2023 Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan 3-33
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3-34 Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan Adopted May 2023
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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Adopted May 2023 Pleasant Hill 2040 General Plan 3-35
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This memo provides an overview of GPAC direction through both the Focus Area and Housing Opportunity Sites processes, followed by a summary comparison of buildout potential between the Existing General Plan Land Use diagram and the GPAC-Preferred Land Use diagram.

Introduction
On February 5, 2020, the GPAC met to discuss the results of the community feedback received from the Planning and Design Workshops and online engagement. This meeting was a follow-up to the November 19, 2019, GPAC Meeting where the members were briefed on initial feedback from the Workshops earlier in November and where the General Plan Vision Statement and Guiding Principles were finalized.

Following the discussion on community feedback, the Consultant team provided the GPAC with an overview of nine Focus Areas and the changes recommended by the community to each area. The GPAC analyzed each Focus Area and had a robust discussion on what changes, if any, should occur, before finalizing a GPAC-Preferred Land Use Alternative consisting of preferred land uses within the final Focus Areas. Figure 1 shows GPAC Focus Areas.

In May 2021, the GPAC began working with staff and the Consultant team to revisit the 2020 GPAC-Preferred Land Use Alternative as part of the Housing Element Update process. At meetings on May 12, 2021 and June 23, 2021, the GPAC reviewed and discussed potential sites for higher density residential land uses, some of which overlap the GPAC Focus Areas. On November 17, 2021, the GPAC recommended that staff carry forward nine Housing Element Opportunity Sites for consideration in conjunction with the changes proposed through the GPAC Focus Areas. The text box on the following pages illustrates the GPAC-Preferred Land Use Process.

In January 2022, the Consultant Team prepared a GPAC Preferred Alternative Memo that summarized GPAC recommendations on both the Focus Areas and Housing Element Opportunity Sites. On January 26, 2022 the GPAC met to discuss the GPAC Preferred Alternative Memo, receive and consider public input, and provide a final recommendation for each Focus Area.

Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................1 GPAC Focus Areas................................................................................................................................................................4 GPAC Housing Element Opportunity Sites.............................................................................................................21 Buildout Potential Comparison ..................................................................................................................................36 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Memo
2020 GPAC RECOMMENDATION
FOR FOCUS AREAS (1-9)
2021 GPAC HOUSING ELEMENT

OPPORTUNITY SITES (A-N)
2022 GPAC PREFERRED

ALTERNATIVE

ADDITIONAL

COMMUNITY INPUT

ADDITIONAL

COMMUNITY INPUT
VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES; 1 INITIAL COMMUNITY INPUT 2 3
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2021
GPAC Focus Areas (Figure 1)
The GPAC analyzed and discussed nine Focus Areas,
considered community input and the City’s Vision and
Guiding Principles, and recommended preferred land
uses within each Focus Area.

GPAC Housing Element Opportunity Sites
The GPAC refined the recommendation to incorporate
housing element objectives. The GPAC analyzed smaller
Housing Element Opportunity Sites for pinpointed
residential density increases to accommodate the
projected housing need. This process is explained
beginning on page 18. Housing Element Opportunity
Sites are shown in Figure 9.
2019 General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles
Community Design Workshops
The GPAC-Preferred Alternative Process
2022 GPAC Focus Area Final Recommendations
In 2022, the GPAC reviewed the 2020 Focus Area
recommendation and Housing Element Opportunity
Sites, considered public input, and provided final
recommendations for each Focus Area. Pages 4-19
summarize the GPAC process for each Focus Area,
including initial 2020 recommendation and any
modifications recommended in 2021 and 2022.

THE FOCUS AREAS ARE

ESTABLISHED THROUGH

COMMUNITY DESIGN

WORKSHOPS

GPAC REVIEWS COMMUNITY

INPUT AND RECOMMENDS

PREFERRED LAND USE

DESIGNATIONS WITHIN EACH

FOCUS AREA

GPAC REVIEWS STATE HOUSING

GOALS AND RECOMMENDS

SMALLER HOUSING ELEMENT

OPPORTUNITY SITES FOR

TARGETTED DENSITY INCREASES,

SOME OF WHICH LIE WITHIN A

FOCUS AREA

BECAUSE THE HOUSING

ELEMENT OPPORTUNTY SITES

ALTERED THE ORIGINAL FOCUS

AREA RECOMMENDATION, THE

GPAC REVISITED THE FOCUS

AREAS AND PROVIDED FINAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
1 2
3 4
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Figure 1: GPAC-Preferred Focus Areas
1 2
6 8
4 9
5 3
7 1. DVC College Area

2. Taylor/Pleasant Hill (Mangini)

3. Downtown Pleasant Hill/
Pleasant Hill Plaza

4. Industrial Area off Hookston

5. Contra Costa Boulevard

6. Gregory Lane

7. Taylor Boulevard

8. Oak Park Boulevard

9. Monument Boulevard

10. JFK University/Ellinwood Way
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Focus Area 1: Diablo Valley College (DVC)
Location: East of Contra Costa Boulevard along Golf Club Drive The GPAC discussed the area surrounding Diablo Valley College and the potential for land use changes. This focus area is primarily built out, except for a portion an existing shopping center and large empty surface lots across Golf Club Road from DVC. The existing shopping center (Diablo Valley Plaza) has been experiencing development, with a portion of the site currently undergoing redevelopment with new commercial tenants. The remaining vacant lots are owned by DVC and are used for overflow parking. The lots are currently not slated for development. Several public comments focused on the potential for student housing. Currently the demand for student housing is not high enough to change land uses surrounding the college to support it. The GPAC discussed the reality that the cost of rental housing is so high, it is likely that students would not be able to afford to live in the housing adjacent to the campus. If housing is desired surrounding the campus, the GPAC believes that process would have to be led by DVC.

The GPAC was open to developing goals
and policies for this Focus Area that
would encourage the restoration of
the creek corridor, potentially opening
access to the creek from adjacent
commercial businesses. The goal would
be to expand the walking trail, add bike
lanes, and more walkable amenities.
2020 GPAC Direction for Focus Area 1:

In 2020, the GPAC recommended to
leave Focus Area 1 as is. No changes
were proposed to General Plan land use
designations in this Focus Area.
2021 GPAC Modifications:

In 2021, the GPAC selected the DVC
overflow parking lot on the northwest
corner of the Focus Area as a Housing
Element Opportunity Site with a GPACPreferred land use designation of Mixed Use Very High Density. This designation
allows for density of 70‑100 dwelling
units per acre (du/ac), and is
shown on Figure 2. For more information
on this, please see page 22.
2022 GPAC Modifications:

No additional modifications
recommended.

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Figure 2: DVC Focus Area Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
DVC Overflow Parking Lot
See page 22

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
DVC Overflow Parking Lot
See page 22
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Location: Intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Taylor Boulevard The GPAC discussed the overall vision for Focus Area 2 which includes the Mangini-Delu property. Public input received for this focus area was mixed with approximately half requesting the property to remain as open space with a farm, while the other half requested the property be developed with more housing for the community. The GPAC noted that the land is presently already designated for Single-Family Medium Density residential, with an underlying R-10 zoning designation.

Members were in favor of keeping the property residential but were open to increasing the allowable density from SingleFamily Medium to Single-Family High on the two parcels adjacent to the Parks and Recreation Facility at the intersection (the Winslow Center) and allowing Multi-Family Low along Pleasant Hill Road. This would provide a feathering of density, lessening the impact to adjacent single-family residential on Apollo Way. The GPAC was in favor of creating specific goals and policies for this area that served to protect the creek and encourage the clustering of housing in order to preserve as much of the existing open space as possible if and when the property owner decides to develop the land. 2020 GPAC Direction for Focus Area 2:

In 2020, the GPAC recommended a
slight increase in density in the area by
re-designating the parcels along Taylor
Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road to SingleFamily High Density and Multi-Family Low, while maintain Single-Family Medium
Density on parcels adjacent to Apollo Way.
2021 GPAC Modifications:

In 2021, the Focus Area (specifically the
Mangini site) was selected as a Housing
Element Opportunity Site by the GPAC.

The GPAC also recommended additional
changes, resulting in the application of a
single designation for those parcels along
Taylor Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road,
but requiring a cohesive plan for the area
that would commit to accommodating the
construction of 210 units.
2022 GPAC Modifications:

In 2022, the GPAC recommended that
the entire Focus Area be designated
with a single land use designation that
allows a range in densities appropriate
to accommodate the 210 unit goal. With
an allowable density range of 4.6 to 13.0
dwelling units per acre, and an assumed
realistic density of 9 units per acre, the area
can be assumed to accommodate 210 units.

These changes are reflected on Figure 3.

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Figure 3: Taylor/Pleasant Hill (Mangini) Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 135 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 8 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Focus Area 3: Downtown Pleasant Hill
Location: Retail centers adjacent to Contra Costa Boulevard and along Crescent Drive north of Boyd Road and south of Woodsworth Lane
The existing General Plan designation in Downtown Pleasant Hill is Mixed Use. Most public comment for this Focus Area was primarily centered on adding the ability to include housing above existing retail, which has the potential to energize the Downtown and bring in additional foot traffic. The GPAC discussed that because this area is already designated Mixed Use per the existing General Plan, it currently allows housing and the broadest range of commercial uses, including office uses.

The GPAC was open to developing goals and policies for this Focus Area that would encourage a more walkable environment through enhanced pedestrian connections between businesses along Crescent Drive and adjacent retail centers. The GPAC was also open to considering potential policy that encourages the establishment of civic uses such as a City Arts Center which could encourage more businesses to relocate downtown.
2020 GPAC Direction for Focus Area 3:

The GPAC recommended that Pleasant Hill Plaza (marked on the map below) be added to the Downtown Focus Area, but ultimately decided to leave the Focus Area unchanged, as no revisions were proposed to General Plan land use designations. 2021 GPAC Modifications:

The GPAC did not suggest any further modifications.
2022 GPAC Modifications:

In 2022, the GPAC recommended that the Focus Area be expanded to include the retail parcels on the southeast corner of the intersection of Contra Costa Boulevard and Gregory Lane. The intent of this change was to tie together the retail centers that anchor the intersection and expand the Downtown boundary. This change is reflected on the images below.

Pleasant Hill
Plaza
Additional
retail parcels
added in
2022
Additional
retail parcels
added in
2022
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Focus Area 4: Industrial Area off Hookston Road
Location: Adjacent to Estand Way and Vincent Road off Hookston Road The existing General Plan designation for Focus Area 4 is Light Industrial. All GPAC members recognized that this is the only remaining area in Pleasant Hill with such a designation, and that the designation should be preserved with only minor modifications to allowable uses. GPAC members generally agreed upon that allowing for increased diversity of uses will allow the area to flourish, as well as potentially encouraging more amenities for workers in the area. It was noted that for this area to compete for more tech and incubator uses, the infrastructure must be improved, as this is believed to be one of the largest impediments to relocation for tech, biotech, and incubator businesses. Public comment for this focus area echoed the same sentiments by the GPAC. The public felt that the City should preserve areas in the City for non-retail or service jobs and that allowing for light manufacturing is vital to the local economy and job diversity. 2020 GPAC Direction for Focus Area 4:

The GPAC recommended to leave Focus Area 4 as is. No changes were proposed to General Plan land use designations. In lieu of land use changes, the GPAC recommended modifications to the land use definition for Light Industrial to allow for more flexible uses including, but not limited to, restaurants, research and development facilities, and biotech. 2021 GPAC Modifications:

The GPAC did not suggest any further modifications.
2022 GPAC Modifications:

The GPAC did not suggest any further modifications.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 137 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 10 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Focus Area 5: Contra Costa Boulevard
Location: Contra Costa Boulevard between Boyd Road and Taylor Boulevard The GPAC discussed the overall vision for Focus Area 5, which includes a majority of Contra Costa Boulevard, the primary north-south arterial through the City. Currently the street is primarily commercial and retail uses, with occasional pockets of single-family residential. The GPAC noted that the corridor presently allows a mix of uses including commercial and residential uses. Members were in favor of retaining this area for a mix of uses and were open to re-designating properties that are currently not Mixed Use. Most of these parcels are located adjacent to, or fronting upon the street. One area the GPAC is considering re-designating is the East Vivian residential neighborhood. This neighborhood is currently designated Single-Family High Density and has several properties that back up to Contra Costa Boulevard. The GPAC envisioned that this area would be prime for increased mixed-use development in the long-term given its proximity to both Contra Costa Boulevard and Interstate 680.

Public comment on this focus area included the concern of re-designating the East Vivian neighborhood, since many felt mixed use might be too intense for the area and that the change could be too drastic in the short-term. One suggestion was to allow mixed use but limit the height of buildings to reduce compatibility impacts. The General Plan currently notes that mixed use projects are subject to review under Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning districts that currently limits project sizes to a minimum of one acre for commercial projects and two acres for residential projects. This should be carried forward and will require future parcel consolidation which is unlikely to occur over the next 20 years. 2020 GPAC Direction for Focus Area 5:

In 2020, the GPAC recommended maintaining Focus Area 5 as Mixed Use. Recommended changes include re-designating
the southern half of the East Vivian neighborhood extending from Dawn Avenue to Anelda Drive from Single- Family High Density to Mixed Use, and re- designating the Commercial and Retail area at the corner of Ellinwood Drive and Contra Costa Boulevard to Mixed Use to create consistency among all parcels that front the Boulevard.
2021 GPAC Modifications:

In 2021 the GPAC chose three areas within the Contra Costa Boulevard Focus Area as Housing Element Opportunity Sites.

The GPAC recommended Mixed Use High Density for these
parcels, which are shown on Figure 4 on the following page.

This revised designation allows for a density of 40-70 du/ ac. For more information, please see the Housing Element Opportunity Sites discussion beginning on page 21.
2022 GPAC Modifications:

In 2022, the GPAC recommended that the Focus Area be
expanded to include the strip of uses along Shirley Drive, just west of Contra Costa Boulevard. Additionally the GPAC recommended that the single family uses in the Focus Area be redesignated to Mixed Use. The intent of this change was to begin the transition of planning for less single-family residential along Contra Costa Boulevard with a greater emphasis on mixed-use and transit-oriented development.

The GPAC felt redesignating the parcels between Shirley Drive and Contra Costa Boulevard was consistent with the redesignating of parcels between Peggy Drive and Contra Costa Boulevard. These changes are reflected in Figure 4.

Additional
parcels added
in 2022
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Figure 4: Contra Costa Boulevard Focus Area Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
Additional
parcels added
in 2022
Additional
parcels added
in 2022
Single family parcels
(North of Dawn Dr.)
recommended for
Mixed Use in 2022
Single family parcels
(South of Elda Dr.)
recommended for
Mixed Use in 2020
Single family parcels
(North of Dawn Dr.)
recommended for
Mixed Use in 2022
Single family parcels
(South of Elda Dr.)
recommended for
Mixed Use in 2020
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 139 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 12 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Focus Area 6: Gregory Lane
Location: Gregory Lane between Contra Costa Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road Focus Area 6 which is centered on Gregory Lane was developed out of the Planning and Design Workshops to primarily focus on mobility improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. The GPAC discussed opportunities to slow traffic and incorporate potential bicycle lanes and wider sidewalks, which can be achieved through the creation of goals and policies that direct transportation and safety upgrades to this corridor. It was noted that to slow the speed and increase pedestrian crossing safety, the City has recently installed a street signal at the intersection of Elinora and Gregory. Public comment was in support of the GPAC direction and favored the potential addition of bike lanes along Gregory Lane. 2020 GPAC Direction for Focus Area 6:

In 2020, the GPAC recommended to leave Focus Area 6 as is. No changes were proposed to General Plan land use designations in this Focus Area. In lieu of land use changes, the GPAC recommended complete street upgrades for a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
2021 GPAC Modifications: In 2021, parcels at the corner of Pleasant Hill Road and Gregory Lane were recommended for additional density as Mixed Use High Density through the Housing Element Opportunity Site process. This revised designation allows for a density of 40-70du/ac. For more information, please see page 31. 2022 GPAC Modifications:

In 2022, the GPAC recommended that all the parcels at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Gregory Lane be redesignated Mixed Use High Density. Additionally, the GPAC recommended that the single-family uses parcels within the Focus Area be redesignated Mixed Use Neighborhood. Similar to changes along Contra Costa Boulevard, the GPAC felt that Gregory Lane was a similar heavily traveled corridor and that in the long term this area would be best served by mixed-use and transit-oriented development rather than single-family residential. These changes are reflected in Figure 5.

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Figure 5: Gregory Lane Focus Area Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE

GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
Parcels near
intersection
recommended for
Mixed Use High in
2022
Single-family parcels
recommended for Mixed
Use Neighborhood in 2022
Parcels near
intersection
recommended for
Mixed Use High in
2022
Single-family parcels
recommended for Mixed
Use Neighborhood in 2022
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 141 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 14 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Focus Area 7: Taylor Boulevard
Location: Taylor Boulevard between Contra Costa Boulevard and the City Limits of Lafayette Similar to Focus Area 6 (Gregory Lane), Focus Area 7 which is centered on Taylor Boulevard was developed out of the Planning and Design Workshops to primarily focus on mobility and safety improvements. The GPAC discussed that Taylor Boulevard is meant to serve as a critical vehicular corridor and opportunities to widen or add bike lanes are not feasible based on the topography and traffic speeds. The GPAC was interested in creating new policies that would encourage safer pedestrian crossings at existing intersections such as Pleasant Hill Road and Grayson Road. 2020 GPAC Direction for Focus Area 7: The GPAC recommended to leave Focus Area 7 as is. No changes were proposed to General Plan land use designations in this Focus Area. In lieu of land use changes, the GPAC recommended policies and programs that focus on expanding pedestrian crossings to enhance safety. 2021 GPAC Modifications:

The GPAC did not suggest any further modifications.

Focus Area 8: Oak Park Boulevard
Location: Oak Park Boulevard between Patterson Boulevard and North Main Street Similar to Focus Areas 6 and 7 (Gregory Lane and Taylor Boulevard), Focus Area 8 which is centered on Oak Park Boulevard was developed out of the Planning and Design Workshops to primarily focus on mobility and safety improvements. The GPAC discussed that Oak Park Boulevard is currently a heavily traveled corridor that tends to experience increased congestion due to narrow lanes and several popular businesses that front the street. These businesses regularly have overflow parking which creates traffic and parking management issues. The GPAC recognized that in order to improve this area the General Plan should include new goals and policies that are directly focused on improving traffic flow, circulation, and parking demand.

This could include an eventual widening of the corridor. Further, to help lessen compatibility issues between existing singlefamily homes and adjacent commercial uses, the GPAC recommended re-designating parcels on the south side of Oak Park Boulevard east of the intersection of Patterson Boulevard to a new Mixed-Use Neighborhood Designation. 2020 GPAC Direction for Focus Area 8: The GPAC recommended to re-designate properties that are currently SingleFamily High Density on the south side of Oak Park Boulevard east of the intersection of Oak Park Boulevard and Patterson Boulevard. These properties would be re-designated to a new General Plan designation called Mixed Use Neighborhood which would allow a maximum of 20 du/ac and the incorporation of both commercial and office uses. 2021 GPAC Modifications:

The GPAC did not suggest any further modifications.
2022 GPAC Modifications:

In 2022, the GPAC recommended that the Focus Area be expanded to include four additional parcels near of Patterson Boulevard and Oak Park Boulevard. Additionally, the GPAC recommended that all commercial and neighborhood business designated parcels be re-designed to Mixed Use Neighborhood to allow for mixed use residential projects in the future. 2022 GPAC Modifications:

No additional modifications recommended.
* Parcels added to the
Focus Area in 2022
*
*
* *
* * * *
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Figure 6: Oak Park Boulevard Focus Area Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE

GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
* Parcels added to the
Focus Area in 2022
*
*
* *
* Parcels added to the
Focus Area in 2022
*
*
* *
Single-family parcels
recommended for Mixed
Use Neighborhood in 2020
Single-family parcels
recommended for Mixed
Use Neighborhood in 2020
Neighborhood business and
commercial parcels recommended
for Mixed Use Neighborhood in 2022
Neighborhood business and
commercial parcels recommended
for Mixed Use Neighborhood in 2022
* * * *
* * * *
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 143 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 16 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Pleasant Hill Plaza
Location: Corner of Contra Costa Boulevard and Gregory Lane adjacent to Interstate 680 Originally Focus Area 9, the Pleasant Hill Plaza Focus Area was developed out of the Planning and Design Workshops to primarily focus on potential improvements to existing shopping and retail centers on Contra Costa Boulevard. The GPAC recognized that this site does not necessarily require any land use changes and should be consolidated into adjacent focus areas (e.g. Focus Area 3: Downtown Pleasant Hill) that emphasize retail center enhancements and overall connectivity and walkability. The public did not have any additional comments for this area. 2020 GPAC Direction for Pleasant Hill Plaza: in 2020,The GPAC recommended that Pleasant Hill Plaza be merged with Focus Area 3 (Downtown Pleasant Hill). No changes to General Plan land use designations were proposed in this area. See page 8 for details on the combined Focus Area.

Focus Area 9: Monument Boulevard
Location: Oak Park Boulevard between Patterson Boulevard and North Main Street The Monument Boulevard Focus Area includes a series of parcels located at the corner of Monument Boulevard at the intersection of Lisa Lane. This area currently includes a medical business park, gas station, vehicle sales lot, and mobile home park. The GPAC was in favor of re-designating this area from Commercial and Retail to Mixed-Use to encourage additional retail, office, and housing development. The GPAC also recognized that this area should also include policies that protect and preserve the existing mobile home
park that is located south of Mohr Lane.
2020 GPAC Direction for Focus Area 9: In 2020,
the GPAC recommended that all parcels in this
area be re-designated to Mixed Use and that
policies be created to preserve the existing
mobile home park.
2021 GPAC Modifications: In 2021, the GPAC
included parcels within this Focus Area within
a Housing Element Opportunity Site. The GPAC
recommended designating these parcels Mixed
Use High Density. This revised designation allows
a density of 40-70 du/ac. These changes are
reflected on Figure 7 on the next page. For more
information, please see page 34.
2022 GPAC Modifications:

Although the GPAC did not recommend any
additional land use changes, they did request
that a new policy focused on traffic circulation
around Monument Boulevard be included in the
updated Transportation/Circulation Element.

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Figure 7: Monument Boulevard Focus Area Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 145 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 18 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo JFK
University Site
Focus Area 10: JFK University Site and Sites along Ellinwood Way Location: East of the Intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Taylor Boulevard The JFK University site is a 4.87-acre site currently designated Office. The sites along Ellinwood Way comprise approximately 15-acres and are also currently designated Office. 2021 GPAC Direction for the potential site:

In 2021, the GPAC recommended that the JFK University site be considered as a Housing Element Opportunity Site, designated Mixed Use High Density and that Mixed Use Very High Density be considered at this site if necessary to meet the identified housing need. The GPAC also recommended that the site’s proximity to the freeway be considered in all land use decisions. Due to a request from the owner, the site has been removed from the housing element process. However, this site could still be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council as part of the General Plan Land Use Element update.
2022 GPAC Direction for the potential site:

In 2022, the GPAC recommended that the JFK site be re-designated Mixed Use Very High Density as part of the General Plan Update. At this time, the GPAC also recommended that the office uses along Ellinwood Way, just north of JFK University, be re-designated to Mixed Use Very High Density. Finally the GPAC recommended that the office use at the north end of Ellinwood Way, be re-designated to Multi-Family Low Density. The intent of redesignating the properties adjacent to Ellinwood Way was to create more capacity for future higher-density residential where there was already existing infrastructure in place. Currently
these properties are low-rise to mid-rise office
complexes which have the onsite capacity
for residential and the associated parking.

This redesignation also is consistent with the
surrounding development which consists of
multi-family townhomes, apartments, and
hotels. These changes are reflected in Figure 8.

During GPAC meetings in 2021, the
JFK University Site was presented
as Housing Element Opportunity
Site E. Although the site will not
be recommended for rezoning in
the housing element, it may still
be considered for re-designation
within the General Plan Land Use
Element update. The GPAC has
recommended the site, as well as
additional parcels along Ellinwood
Way for re-designation.

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Figure 8: JFK University Site and Sites along Ellinwood Way

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
JFK
University
site
JFK
University
site
* Parcels added to the
Focus Area in 2022
*
*
*
* Parcels added to the
Focus Area in 2022
*
*
*
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 147 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 20 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Minor Clean-Up Modifications
As part of the review of the General Plan Land Use map, staff identified, and the Planning Commission recommended, additional “clean-up” sites for modifications to existing land use designations. The sites are summarized below:
• 1791 Shirley Avenue (APN 153-223-012) – This site currently has a single-family residence, yet has an Office designation. The GPAC recommended this site to have a mixed use designation, thus, if this land use designation is recommended, then this will bring make the site consistent with the proposed changes to the land use designation of single family properties to the north.
• 700 Ellinwood Way (APN 127-180-058 & 055) – This property currently has a hotel and has a split land use designation, Office designation to the north and Commercial and Retail to the south, both containing a single hotel use. With the hotel use in place, the Commercial and Retail with a Tourist Commercial Overlay designation may be more appropriate.
• 650 Ellinwood Way (APN 127-210-031) – This site currently has an Office designation. The site has a multiple story hotel on the site, thus, a change to Commercial and Retail with a Tourist Commercial Overlay designation may be more appropriate.
• 3220 Buskirk Avenue (APN 148-100-045) – This site currently has a Commercial and Retail land use designation.

However, due to a multi-story hotel on the property, applying the Tourist Commercial Overlay designation would be consistent with recent action by the City.

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GPAC Housing Element Opportunity Sites
At meetings on May 12, 2021 and June 23, 2021, the GPAC reviewed and discussed potential sites for higher density residential land uses with sufficient capacity to meet the State-mandated housing goals. On November 17, 2021, the GPAC recommended that staff carry forward eight Housing Opportunity Sites for consideration in addition to the changes recommended in the previously discussed Focus Areas. In 2022, the Mangini-Delu site was removed from the housing opportunity sites list in order to give the City time to implement a master plan requirement for the area. This section summarizes each of the seven Housing Element Opportunity Sites, which are identified in Figure 9.

Figure 9: Housing Element Opportunity Sites
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 149 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 22 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Housing Element Opportunity Site A: DVC Overflow Parking Lot Location: North of Golf Club Road near Paso Nogal Road.

The DVC Overflow Parking Lot Opportunity Site is an 11-acre site currently designated School and zoned for single-family residential.

GPAC Direction for Housing Element Opportunity Site A:

The GPAC recommended that the density on the Opportunity Site be increased to Mixed Use Very High Density, which can accommodate 70-100 dwelling units/acre (du/ac).

Progress Toward State-Mandated Housing Goals:

Assuming five acres of redevelopment at Mixed Use Very High Density, the site can accommodate 350 units of the lower income housing need.

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Figure 10: DVC Overflow Parking Lot Housing Element Opportunity Site Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 151 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 24 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Housing Element Opportunity Site F: TAP Plastics Site
Location: Along Contra Costa Boulevard and Massolo Drive, just north of Beth Drive.

The TAP Plastics Opportunity Site is a 1.53-acre site currently designated Mixed Use.

GPAC Direction for Housing Element Opportunity Site F:

The GPAC recommended that Mixed Use High Density be considered for this Opportunity Site. The GPAC also recommended that the site be extended north to include Tap Plastics, but that the parcel including Ace Hardware be removed (based on owner request).

Progress Toward State-Mandated Housing Goals:

At Mixed Use High Density (40-70 du/ac) the Opportunity Site can accommodate 53 lower income units.

TAP Plastics
Ace Hardware
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Figure 12: TAP Plastics Housing Element Opportunity Site Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
TAP Plastics TAP Plastics
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 153 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 26 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Housing Element Opportunity Site G: Gregory Gardens
Location: Along Contra Costa Boulevard between Doray Drive and Doris Drive.

The Gregory Gardens Opportunity Site is a 3.59-acre site is currently designated Mixed Use. The Opportunity Site is a shallow site and is currently occupied by various active commercial uses.

GPAC Direction for Housing Element Opportunity Site G:

The GPAC recommended Mixed Use High Density in this Opportunity Site.

Progress Toward State-Mandated Housing Goals:

At Mixed Use High Density (40-70 du/ac) the Opportunity Site can accommodate 126 lower income units.

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Figure 13: Gregory Gardens Housing Element Opportunity Site Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
Gregory Gardens
Opportunity Site Gregory Gardens
Opportunity Site
Opportunity Site F
See page 24
Opportunity Site F
See page 24
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 155 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 28 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Housing Element Opportunity Site I: Pleasant Hill Road/ Gregory Lane
Location: The intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Gregory Lane.

The Gregory Gardens Opportunity Site is a 3.64-acre site currently designated Neighborhood Business and occupied by retail, service, and restaurant uses. The Opportunity Area initially included a total of 4.93 acres; however Walgreens, 7-11, and 607 Gregory Lane were removed based on owner requests. These parcels are identified in Figure 14.

GPAC Direction for Housing Element Opportunity Site I:

The GPAC recommended Mixed Use High Density for this Opportunity Site and that the site be expanded to include the parcels on the southwest corner of the intersection.

Progress Toward State-Mandated Housing Goals:

At Mixed Use High Density (40-70 du/ac) the Opportunity Site can accommodate 127 lower income units.

Walgreens
607 Gregory
7-11
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Figure 14: Pleasant Hill Road/Gregory Lane Opportunity Site Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
Walgreens
607 Gregory
7-11
Walgreens
607 Gregory
7-11
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 157 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 30 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Housing Element Opportunity Site J:

Contra Costa Boulevard/Gregory Lane
Location: Parcels along the west side of Contra Costa Boulevard between Gregory Lane and Vivian Drive.

The Contra Costa Boulevard/Gregory Lane Opportunity Site is a 7.07-acre site currently designated Mixed Use and occupied by retail, service, and restaurant uses. 1817 Contra Cosa Boulevard was removed based on owner requests.

GPAC Direction for Housing Element Opportunity Site J:

The GPAC recommended that the original site be expanded north to Vivian Drive, as shown in Figure 15. The GPAC also recommended that the Mixed Use High Density designation be considered for this Opportunity Site, primarily in the southern portion of the expanded site.

Progress Toward State-Mandated Housing Goals:

With a combination of Mixed Use (12-40 du/ac) and Mixed Use High Density (40-70 du/ac) the Opportunity Site can accommodate 146 lower income units and 57 moderate income units. 1817 Contra Costa Blvd.

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Figure 15: Contra Costa Boulevard/Gregory Lane Opportunity Site Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 159 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 32 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Housing Element Opportunity Site M: Monument Triangle
Location: Parcels south of Monument between Lisa Lane and the Park Royale Mobile Home Park.

The Monument Triangle Opportunity Site is a 4.55-acre site currently designated Commercial and occupied by restaurant and commercial uses.

GPAC Direction for Housing Element Opportunity Site M:

The GPAC recommended Mixed Use High Density for this Opportunity Site, but removed the gas station (due to feasibility concerns) and the mobile home park (due to complicated requirements for changing a mobile home park use).

Progress Toward State-Mandated Housing Goals:

At Mixed Use High Density (40-70 du/ac) the Opportunity Site can accommodate 159 lower income units.

Mobile Home Park
Gas Station
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Figure 16: Monument Triangle Opportunity Site Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
Mobile Home Park
Gas Station
Mobile Home Park
Gas Station
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 161 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 34 City of Pleasant Hill | 2022 GPAC-Preferred Alternative Summary Memo Housing Element Opportunity Site N: Former JC Penny
Location: Two parcels along Pacheco Boulevard near Golf Club Road.

The Former JC Penny Opportunity Site is a 6.64-acre site currently designated Commercial and occupied by a vacant retail structure, a restaurant, and parking. Since the restaurant locations are unlikely to redevelop in the planning period, the Opportunity Site assumes development of only five acres of the site.

GPAC Direction for Housing Element Opportunity Site M:

Consider Mixed Use High Density for this Opportunity Site. Exclude the restaurant uses at the northwest corner from site calculations.

Progress Toward State-Mandated Housing Goals:

Assuming five acres of development at Mixed Use High Density (40-70 du/ac) the Opportunity Site can accommodate 175 lower income units.

Restaurants
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Figure 17: Former JC Penny Opportunity Site Comparison

EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
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Table 1 compares housing unit potential under the GPAC-Preferred Land Use Alternative to the Statemandated housing goals contained in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The GPAC-Preferred Alternative creates the capacity for an additional 1,193 units that can be counted toward State-mandated goals for housing unit capacity.

Table 1: Potential Housing Capacity Vs. RHNA Goal
Lower
Moderate Above Moderate Total
Very Low Low
State Housing Goal
(Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
566 326
254 657 1,803 892
2021 Alternative Total 1,218 355 963 2,272
GPAC Sites 1,136 57 0 1,193
Vacant Sites 0 10 105 115
Assumed Redevelopment of Mixed Use Sites 0 0 249 249
Assumed ADUs 0 288 32 320
Pending and Approved Projects Estimate 82 0 313 395
Difference 326 101 42 469
Difference as % 137% 140% 106% 126%
Potential Non-Residential Square Footage
Table 2 compares maximum non-residential square footage potential under the Existing General Plan and the GPAC-Preferred Land Use Alternative. As shown the GPAC-Preferred Alternative creates the potential for an additional 362,020 sq.ft. of retail space, 162,040 sq.ft. of service commercial space. Conversely, the GPACPreferred Alternative reduces the square footage potential in the Other category by recommended re-designation of the DVC overflow parking lot from School to Mixed Use Very High.

Table 2: Maximum Non-Residential Square Footage Potential Non-Residential Square Footage
Total Acres Retail Service
AgricultureManufacturing Wholesale Other TOTAL
GPAC-Preferred Alternative 4,812 3,408,420 4,167,310 - 181,600 - 9,403,200 17,160,530 Existing General Plan 4,812 3,046,400 4,005,270 - 181,600 - 9,796,790 17,030,060 Difference - 362,020 162,040 - - - (393,590) 130,470
Difference as Percent - 11.9% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -4.0% 0.8% Item 10.1
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Potential Population
Table 3 compares maximum population potential under the Existing General Plan and the GPAC-Preferred Land Use Alternative. This data is based on maximum allowable density at full buildout of the General Plan. This is not a population projection, but a tool to compare the maximum potential change under the GPAC-Preferred Land Use. While the GPAC-Preferred Alternative creates a slight reduction in potential in single-family designations (-1.4 percent change), it creates the potential capacity an additional 12,086 residents in multifamily housing opportunities at full buildout. In total the recommended changes represent a 14.9 percent increase over the maximum potential under the existing General Plan.

Table 3: Maximum Population Potential
Population
Total Acres
Single
Family
Multifamily TOTAL
GPAC-Preferred Alternative 4,812 42,285 46,064 88,349
Existing General Plan 4,812 42,906 33,978 76,884
Difference - (621) 12,086 11,465
Difference as Percent - -1.4% 35.6% 14.9%
Employment Potential
Table 4 compares employment potential under the Existing General Plan and the GPAC-Preferred Land Use Alternative. As shown the GPAC-Preferred Alternative creates the potential for an additional 1,129 retail jobs and 1,569 service jobs. Conversely, the GPAC-Preferred Alternative reduces total employment in the Other category.

This change is also caused by re-designating the DVC overflow parking lot from School to Mixed Use Very High Density.

Table 4: Employment Potential
Employment Potential
Total Acres Retail Service Agriculture
Manufacturing Wholesale Other TOTAL
GPAC-Preferred Alternative 4,812 10,647 9,814 - - - 3,043 23,504 Existing General Plan 4,812 9,518 8,245 - - - 3,482 21,245 Difference - 1,129 1,569 - - - (439) 2,259
Difference as Percent - 11.9% 19.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -12.6% 10.6% Land Use Diagrams
Figures 18 and 19 compare the Existing General Plan Land Uses and the GPAC-Preferred Land Uses within the Focus Areas and Housing Element Opportunity Sites. Because the GPAC recommendations are limited to the Focus Areas and Housing Opportunity Sites, only these areas are shown on the diagrams.

Figure 20 shows the Citywide GPAC-Preferred Land Use Diagram.

Why are these totals so high?
This table compares the maximum
potential buildout of each alternative
if every parcel were to be built-out at
the maximum allowed density. This
is not an evaluation of reality of the
built environment in Pleasant Hill.

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EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
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Figure 19: 2022 GPAC-Preferred Land Uses in Focus Areas and Housing Element Opportunity Sites

GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
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GPAC-PREFERRED LAND USE
Figure 20: 2022 GPAC-Preferred Land Use
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 168 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 Grayson Creek
Golden Hills
Park
Oakmont
Memorial Park
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Queen of
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Cemetery
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Hidden Lakes
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Harbor Concord
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General Plan Land Use Map
City of Pleasant Hill

GENERAL PLAN
Single-Family Low Density
Single-Family Medium Density
Single-Family High Density
Multi-Family Very Low Density
Multi-Family Low Density
Multi-Family Medium Density
Multi-Family High Density
Multi-Family Very High Density
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Commercial and Retail
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Neighborhood Business
Light Industrial
Open Space
Semi-Public and Institutional
Park
School
City Limits
Sphere of Influence
Urban Limit Line
Tourist Commercial Overlay
Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 169 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026

CITY OF PLEASANT HILL

NOTICE OF STUDY SESSION

CITY COUNCIL
2026 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE STUDY SESSION

CITY-WIDE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Pleasant Hill that the City Council will conduct a Study Session to invite public input and to provide direction to Staff regarding potential additional General Plan Amendments beyond what was recently completed as part of General Plan 2040. This Study Session is a follow up from the November 17, 2025 City Council hearing where the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 978 amending the City’s Municipal Code Title 18 (Planning and Land Use) in its entirety and amending the Zoning Map to include the rezoning of 1,072 parcels throughout the city for consistency with the 2040 General Plan and 2023-2031 Housing Element. At that meeting, the City Council directed Staff to provide an opportunity for additional discussion on potential additional, future General Plan Amendments within the first six months of 2026. More information can be found at www.phillca.gov/2026gpstudy.

CEQA: N/A
Public Hearing
Date
Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
STAFF

CONTACT
Haley Croffoot, Senior Planner
Ph: 925-671-5297 Email: [email protected]
If you wish to comment on this matter, you may participate in the Public Hearing in person, or you may contact the staff person listed above.

Troy Fujimoto, Secretary, Zoning Administrator
Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 170 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 From: Will Cefali
To: Haley Croffoot
Subject: 2026 General Plan Land Use Study
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:57:50 AM
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Dear Ms. Croffoot,
While I can’t attend the upcoming meeting, I am writing in support of the upcoming comprehensive Zoning Ordinance amendment and to encourage the City to use this opportunity to advance three important priorities.

First, I urge the City to eliminate parking minimums. Parking minimums drive up housing costs, consume valuable land, and incentivize car-centric development that runs counter to the goals of the 2040 General Plan. Removing them would give developers flexibility to build more housing at lower cost, while letting actual demand, rather than outdated mandates, determine how much parking is needed. Cities like Sacramento and San Jose have already taken this step with positive results.

Second, I strongly encourage a more ambitious commitment to active transportation. Zoning standards should require or incentivize Class I separated bike lanes, improved pedestrian infrastructure, and safe connections to transit. These investments reduce vehicle miles traveled, support public health, and make Pleasant Hill more accessible for residents of all ages and abilities.

Third, and perhaps most importantly, I want to highlight the neighborhood business area around Oak Park Boulevard and Patterson Boulevard. This corridor, with its proximity to neighborhoods and two class-1 trails, is one of the most walkable areas in Pleasant Hill and has tremendous unrealized potential as a model pedestrian-oriented district. Unfortunately, its current FAR severely limits density, and large surface parking lots like the one at the Safeway dominate what could be vibrant, human-scaled streetscape. I urge the City to upzone this area into a true mixed-use zone with higher FARs, active ground-floor retail requirements, and eliminated parking minimums. Done right, this area could become a shining example of what walkable, neighborhood-scale commercial development looks like in Contra Costa County.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Will Cefali
2017 Hoover Ave. Pleasant Hill, CA
Item 10.1
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Please include Districts 1 and 4 in the 2026 Land Use Study. We believe there is a "Smart Growth" path forward that works for everyone.

Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 172 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 Instead of high-density apartment blocks on our ridgelines, let’s use this reopening to explore other types of housing that preserves the character of our hillsides and not overwhelm them.

We want to help you build a better Pleasant Hill, but our Districts need to be included in the study to do so.

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Subject:: Fairness in the General Plan Reopening Process Question or Comment:: Dear Pleasant Hill City Council,
I am writing to express my disappointment that Districts 1 and 4 have been unmentioned and omitted from the scope of the 2026 Land Use Study.

The Council decided to reopen the General Plan because of a "disconnect" between the city's plan and the community's reality. That disconnect is nowhere more apparent than on our hillsides. It is inconsistent to grant a seat at the table to Districts 2, 3 and 5 while denying the same to the residents of Districts 1 and 4 who have been equally vocal.

We are asking for the same transparency and the same "remedy" offered to our neighbors in other districts. Please include us.

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I am writing ahead of the March 16th General Plan Study Session to express my appreciation for the Council’s willingness to revisit and correct zoning inconsistencies in Districts 2, 3, and 5. It's appropriate for the Council to Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 175 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 recognize that protecting the character of established single-family neighborhoods is a goal of the City in general, but should also be a commitment that is extended to every resident, no matter where they live.

However, a "mistake" corrected in one district must be addressed in all. If the Council is willing to considering rolling back higher density mandated in Program F of the Housing Element, to be fair and equitable, the Council must apply this same lens of scrutiny to the high-density designations that were forced onto certain parcels in Districts 1 and 4.

Specifically, the 196 units at Morello Terraces and 102 units at Paso Nogal are slated for environmentally sensitive hillsides that cannot support high-intensity development. These designations are as much a "mistake" as the ones being corrected in other Districts.

Instead, we are proposing that the Council consider maximizing density in areas already slated for high density. In our own Districts, the DVC Overflow Parking lot was designated as 70-100 du/acre and even if you take 70% of the 10 acres that the parking lot covers, that would calculate to 490 dwelling units, which is hundreds of units above any estimates in the Housing Element. Moving just 50% of the units from Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill to the DVC Overflow lot will keep the density manageable on those hillside parcels, while slightly increasing density on flat parking lots that will more than meet the RHNA mandates, keep housing within the Districts in which housing was planned, and optimize density that was already designated in the General Plan.

I support amending the General Plan to transfer these hillside units to infill sites like the DVC overflow lot. If the City is willing to prioritize neighborhood character in Districts 2, 3, and 5, it is only fair to do the same for the residents of Districts 1 and 4.

Sincerely,
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Dear Mayor Shess and Pleasant Hill City Councilmembers, As we approach critical decisions regarding the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study, I wanted to reach out with a spirit of collaboration. We all share the same goal: a vibrant, growing Pleasant Hill that remains safe and livable for every family who calls this city home.

I truly appreciate the work the Council has done to listen to residents in Gregory Gardens, East Vivian, and Poet’s Corner. By offering a Focused Fix for those neighborhoods, you’ve shown a commitment to correcting land-use designations that simply don't fit the reality of the community. I am writing to ask you to extend that same thoughtful consideration to Districts 1 and 4. By moving from a "Focused Fix" to an expanded review, the Council has an opportunity to create a truly unified vision for our city. We recognize that Pleasant Hill must meet its housing goals, and we want to help the city find the best solutions for that density. We can adjust the densities on Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill and add some density elsewhere 'in our own Districts' that will exceed the RHNA mandate. We want to contribute to Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 177 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 that housing mix just like everyone else, but shouldn't District 1 and 4 also be at the table to discuss what is appropriate or not? A comprehensive study allows us to:

Protect our Shared Safety: By reviewing the hillsides together, we can ensure that housing is built at an appropriate density that accounts for the very real fire and landslide risks on our steepest slopes. Ensure Fairness: An expanded or comprehensive study ensures that no neighborhood feels left behind. It signals that every district in Pleasant Hill is held to the same high standards of suitability and safety. Strengthen the General Plan: Program F is a city-wide engine. Evaluating it through a comprehensive lens ensures that the fixes you make today won't lead to inconsistencies tomorrow. We aren't asking for a predetermined outcome, only for the opportunity to be part of a transparent, city-wide conversation. We want to work with you to ensure that the 2026 Land Use Study is a success for every resident.

Thank you for your hard work and for your dedication to a fair process for all five districts. Sincerely, Jim Lehman
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Subject:: Collaboration for a Safer Pleasant Hill: Extending the Land Use Study Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor Shess and Pleasant Hill City Councilmembers, Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 178 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 As we approach critical decisions regarding the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study, I wanted to reach out with a spirit of collaboration. We all share the same goal: a vibrant, growing Pleasant Hill that remains safe and livable for every family who calls this city home.

I am writing to ask you to extend that same thoughtful consideration to Districts 1 and 4.

By moving from a "Focused Fix" to an expanded review, the Council has an opportunity to create a truly unified vision for our city. We recognize that Pleasant Hill must meet its housing goals, and we want to help the city find the best solutions for that density. We can adjust the densities on Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill and add some density elsewhere 'in our own Districts' that will exceed the RHNA mandate. We want to contribute to that housing mix just like everyone else, but shouldn't District 1 and 4 also be at the table to discuss what is appropriate or not?
A comprehensive study allows us to:

Ensure Fairness: An expanded or comprehensive study ensures that no neighborhood feels left behind. It signals that every district in Pleasant Hill is held to the same high standards of suitability and safety.

Strengthen the General Plan: Program F is a city-wide engine. Evaluating it through a comprehensive lens ensures that the fixes you make today won't lead to inconsistencies tomorrow.

We aren't asking for a predetermined outcome, only for the opportunity to be part of a transparent, city-wide conversation. We want to work with you to ensure that the 2026 Land Use Study is a success for every resident.

Thank you for your hard work and for your dedication to a fair process for all five districts.

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Jim Lehman
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Dear Mayor and Pleasant Hill Councilmembers, I am writing today because the current proposal for the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study feels less like a planning exercise and more like a map of who the City is willing to listen to. By proposing a “Focused Fix” that only addresses Districts 2, 3, and 5, the Council is drawing a line through our city. You are essentially telling the residents of Districts 1 and 4 that our safety concerns regarding 35% slopes and high fire risks aren't worth the same attention you’re giving our neighbors. Why is one neighborhood's "mistake" worth fixing, while our neighborhood's "risk" is ignored? The issues with Program F are widespread. It is the same policy "engine" causing headaches in Gregory Gardens, East Vivian and Poet's Corner as it is on the hillsides of Morello and Paso Nogal.

Trying to fix a city-wide policy with a Focused Fix is logically inconsistent and, frankly, unfair. It treats the General Plan like a list of favorites where the Council picks and chooses which residents get protection and which are left to deal with the consequences of over-density. We are demanding a Comprehensive Approach. We are asking for: Procedural Parity: The same seat at the table you’ve already granted to other districts. Consistency: Acknowledging that if Program F is flawed for one Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 181 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 area, it is flawed for other areas. A Unified City: Admitting that the city has the a robust RHNA mix to fix these errors for everyone without triggering state penalties.

We aren't asking for a favor. We are asking you to represent all five districts, not just a select few. Include Districts 1 and 4 in the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study scope. Sincerely, Carl Noble
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Subject:: Fairness Isn't "Selective"—Districts 1 & 4 Demand Parity Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor and Pleasant Hill Councilmembers, I am writing today because the current proposal for the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study feels less like a planning exercise and more like a map of who the City is willing to listen to.

By proposing a “Focused Fix” that only addresses Districts 2, 3, and 5, the Council is drawing a line through our city. You are essentially telling the residents of Districts 1 and 4 that our safety concerns regarding 35% slopes and high fire risks aren't worth the same attention you’re giving Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 182 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 our neighbors.

Why is one neighborhood's "mistake" worth fixing, while our neighborhood's "risk" is ignored? The issues with Program F are widespread. It is the same policy "engine" causing headaches in Gregory Gardens, East Vivian and Poet's Corner as it is on the hillsides of Morello and Paso Nogal. Trying to fix a city-wide policy with a Focused Fix is logically inconsistent and, frankly, unfair. It treats the General Plan like a list of favorites where the Council picks and chooses which residents get protection and which are left to deal with the consequences of overdensity.

We are demanding a Comprehensive Approach. We are asking for:

Procedural Parity: The same seat at the table you’ve already granted to other districts.

Consistency: Acknowledging that if Program F is flawed for one area, it is flawed for other areas.

A Unified City: Admitting that the city has the a robust RHNA mix to fix these errors for everyone without triggering state penalties.

We aren't asking for a favor. We are asking you to represent all five districts, not just a select few. Include Districts 1 and 4 in the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study scope.

Sincerely,
Carl Noble
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To: Zac Shess; Andrei Obolenskiy; Amanda Szakats; Belle La; Sue Noack Cc: Ethan Bindernagel; janet.coleson; Troy Fujimoto; Haley Croffoot Subject: FW: Include districts 1 and 4 in the 2026 land use survey Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 11:40:40 AM
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Please see the below email, which was submitted for your consideration.

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Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing as a resident of District 1 to formally request that the scope of the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study looking at rezoning be expanded to include our neighborhood as well as District 4. Currently, several other districts are receiving focused attention regarding land-use amendments, yet Districts 1 and 4 face some of the most challenging developments in the city. Specifically, the highdensity designations for Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill must be re-evaluated.

These sites were added under significant pressure, but the 2026 Study Session provides the "second look" our community was promised. Please ensure Districts 1 and 4 are treated with the same priority as the rest of the city. Sincerely, Victoria Menear
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Dear City Council, I am writing to formally request that Districts 1 and 4 be included in the upcoming 2026 General Plan Land Use Study. It is unacceptable that while other districts are being granted a "second look" at rezoning, the high-density designations for Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill are being ignored. We were not properly notified of these hillside changes originally, and we deserve the same opportunity for remedy as Districts 2, 3, and 5. Please ensure our safety and neighborhood character are prioritized this time around. Sincerely, JD Upload File
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Subject:: Inclusion of Districts 1 & 4 in the 2026 Land Use Study Question or Comment:: Dear City Council,
I am writing to formally request that Districts 1 and 4 be included in the upcoming 2026 General Plan Land Use Study. It is unacceptable that while other districts are being granted a "second look" at rezoning, the high-density designations for Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill are being ignored.

We were not properly notified of these hillside changes originally, and we deserve the same opportunity for remedy as Districts 2, 3, and 5. Please ensure our safety and neighborhood character are prioritized this time around.

Sincerely,
JD
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 187 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 From: Jack Prosek
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Subject: General Plan 2040 - 2026 Revisions
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Haley -
Have to start by stating that I, like many other concerned citizens in the City of Pleasant Hill, am extremely disappointed to find that we should expect to hear nothing about the potential revisions to the General Plan documents in the first two months of the six month timeframe for the 2026 revisions to the General Plan 2040 Map & related Ordinances to be completed.

Furthermore, I have yet to see any indication WHEN there will be an opportunity for PUBLIC DISCUSSION of the merits of any existing or revised requirements !! You were copied on my email dated November 18th to then Vice-Mayor Shess. I want to make a couple of additions to that document as follows:

Item # 2: the rezoning of the residential properties on the East side of Shirley Drive to Mixeduse was inadvertently omitted from this group. A much better option for this would be to rezone the residences fronting on CCB between Viking & Allen Drives to mixed use.

Item # 3: the rezoning of the commercial / office properties on the North side of Gregory between Kahns & Helen could also include the first five residential properties on the East side of Helen. This would allow for a mega-block development of all these sites combined. But a new set of special regulations would be needed to maximize the development potential here.

Please include all of these documents in the Public Comments for the proposed revisions.

Jack Prosek
PH Resident / Homeowner
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Subject:: General Plan Reopening - Districts 1 and 4 - 2026 Land Use Study Question or Comment:: Honorable Mayor and Council,
I am submitting this comment to urge the inclusion of the Morello Terraces (District 1) and Paso Nogal Hill (District 4) sites in the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study. The recent Comprehensive Zoning Update has "locked Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 189 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 in" densities that are incompatible with the actual topography of these parcels.

Many of these areas exceed a 35% slope grade. Standard engineering and wildfire safety protocols suggest that high-density residential is inappropriate for such terrain. By omitting Districts 1 and 4 from the current General Plan reopening, the City is ignoring the "Zoning Gap" that exists between your map and the physical reality of the land.

We request a formal re-evaluation of these sites to ensure the General Plan is both safe and legally sound.

Respectfully,
Mike Lee
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 190 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 From: Jack Prosek
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Haley -
There seems to be a great deal of confusion whether the eleven Housing Element Sites will be reopened as part of the 2026 General Plan & Zoning Map update currently underway. It would be well for the City Council to clarify whether that was their intent at their next meeting if not beforehand !
Two new sites that might be considered for Mixed-Use are the Wells Fargo Bank property (Add to the original Site "B") and the SF home sites facing CCB between Allen & Viking Drives. Are these being considered ?
Also, I still have unanswered questions regarding HE Site "A" - the North / Overflow Parking Lot at DVC. I believe that 7 of this 10 acre site are now zoned for 70 to 100 du / acre, yet the count of 350 was not increased when the coverage was (originally 5 acres). These numbers cannot all be true unless you are using some New Math that I am unfamiliar with !! In addition, as I read the applicable City Ordinances, they prohibit the use of this site for nonresident / commuter parking facilities when the housing is constructed. Please clarify both of these points ASAP !!
Please advise on all issues above !
Jack Prosek
PH Resident / Homeowner
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Subject:: Include Districts 1 & 4 in the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study Question or Comment:: As residents of Pleasant Hill, we would like to formally request that the City Council expand the scope of the 2026 General Plan Land Use Study to include the hillside sites in Districts 1 and 4. As currently proposed, the study excludes the very areas that face the most significant environmental and safety hazards under the 2040 General Plan.

Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 192 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 Our community is united behind the principle of Smart Growth. We are not anti-housing; we are pro-safety and pro-transparency. The current "Zoning Gap" between the high-density designations in the General Plan and the physical reality of these neighborhoods has created a dangerous situation that must be addressed during this rare "reopening" of the General Plan.

1. The Omission of Districts 1 and 4 is a Matter of Inequity The Council has rightly acknowledged that a "second look" is needed for neighborhoods in Districts 2, 3, and 5 due to concerns over high-density rezoning. However, Districts 1 and 4—specifically the areas around Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill—have been excluded. These neighborhoods were not properly notified of the initial up-zoning, and to deny us the same remedy granted to other districts is a failure of civic fairness.

2. The Danger of Program EEE (Sloped Site Incentives)
Our most urgent concern lies with Program EEE. The City’s own Housing Element admits these sites are topographically constrained, with slopes exceeding 35% grade. Rather than designating these areas for low-impact housing, Program EEE perversely offers "incentives" to developers—such as increased height and density—to make these high-risk projects "feasible."
Landslide Risk: Building high-density structures on 35% slopes creates severe geotechnical risks for the entire surrounding area.

Fire Safety: These sites are located in High Fire Severity Zones. Program EEE encourages the placement of hundreds of residents on narrow, winding roads that are already insufficient for emergency evacuation.

3. The Impacts of Program F and Mixed-Use Designations
Like our neighbors in Gregory Gardens, East Vivian and Poet’s Corner, we are deeply concerned by the mandates in Program F. When combined with new Mixed-Use designations, these policies threaten to irrevocably change the character of single-family neighborhoods and overwhelm local infrastructure that was never designed for this level of intensity.

4. The 2026 Study is an Opportunity for All
This Land Use Study represents the only legal window to align our zoning with the actual realities of our neighborhoods. This is an opportunity for open discussion and to involve the entirety of the City. Don't limit it to a select few areas.

Our Request:

We ask that you include Districts 1 and 4 in the 2026 Land Use Study. Pleasant Hill deserves a plan that works for all five districts, not just three. We look forward to seeing the Council demonstrate its commitment to safety and equity at the upcoming City Council meetings.

Residents of Pleasant Hill in Districts 1 and 4
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Question or Comment:: Dear Pleasant Hill City Council,
As you prepare for the March 16th General Plan Study Session, I am encouraged by recent discussions regarding the correction of zoning errors in Gregory Gardens, Poet's Corner and East Vivian. This demonstrates that the Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 194 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 2040 General Plan is a living document that can be improved with generous community input.

In the same vein, I also urge you to use this session to address the critical "mismatches" in Districts 1 and 4. We do not have to choose between State RHNA compliance and protecting our natural resources. We can achieve both by:

Correcting the Hillside "Mistake": Consider altering the high-density Program F requirements from the Morello and Paso Nogal hillsides in District 4. These sites are environmentally constrained and unsuited for the high density mandated in that Program. Reduce the dwelling units and encourage building at the scale of nearby neighborhoods, like multifamily town homes, and 4-plexes.

The "Infill Swap": Because State law requires no net loss when making General Plan or Housing Element amendments, the Council can easily consider transferring that density to the DVC Overflow Lot and the Black Angus site. These are 100% paved, transit-adjacent, and better suited for the high-density housing the State requires. We would prefer the swap to be within our Districts, but the Black Angus site was mentioned merely because so many have mentioned it to be an ideal site for housing.

Let’s ensure the March 16th session results in a plan that is fair to all five districts. Please follow the precedent set in Districts 2, 3, and 5 and fix the density blueprints for Districts 1 and 4.

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Subject:: Protecting our Hillsides: Please Include Districts 1 & 4 Question or Comment:: Dear Council Members,
As a long-time resident of Pleasant Hill, I was heartened to hear the Council is reopening the General Plan to fix overly aggressive zoning. However, I am deeply concerned to see that Districts 1 and 4 have been left out of this Item 10.1
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Building high-density housing on steep slopes like Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill isn't just a land-use issue; it’s a safety issue. Our narrow roads cannot handle the traffic, the hills are prone to landslides, and our fire evacuation routes will be compromised.

Please don't leave us behind while you address concerns in other parts of the city. We ask for parity and a seat at the table to discuss a smarter vision for our hills.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 197 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 From: tom branch
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Subject: Public Comment: Priority Workplan Goals for City Goal #3 (Meeting Feb 9th) Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 9:45:03 PM
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Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers,
As a resident invested in the future of our community, I am writing to provide input on the City’s Priority Workplan for the next two years. Specifically, I am requesting that the Council add or revise the priorities under City Goal #3: A City that is attractive, wellplanned, and well-maintained to include the following two critical objectives:

Objective: Community-Centered Review of the General Plan and Zoning Updates • Suggested Goal Text: "Conduct a community-centered review of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates to identify potential changes that better reflect resident input and community priorities."
• Why This Matters: Meaningful community outreach should be a prerequisite for change, not an afterthought. By making this a priority, the City commits to engaging residents early in the process rather than limiting public input to formal hearings where plans are often already finalized.

Objective: Direct Notification for All Affected Property Owners • Suggested Goal Text: "Adopt a City policy requiring direct notification to all property owners affected by proposed zoning changes during the General Plan process, in addition to any zoning update notifications, to ensure transparency and meaningful public participation."
• Why This Matters: Transparency is the foundation of public trust. All property owners deserve to be notified directly when their properties are proposed for rezoning during the General Plan process, ensuring they have the opportunity to participate before decisions reach the final ordinance stage.

Our General Plan should reflect the people who live here. Incorporating these goals into the Workplan will ensure that the development process is transparent, inclusive, and truly community driven.

I urge you to adopt these revisions during this Monday’s Special Council Meeting.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 198 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 From: Deana Rabbach
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A City that is attractive, well-planned, and well-maintained to include the following two critical objectives:

Objective: Community-Centered Review of the General Plan and Zoning Updates • Suggested Goal Text: "Conduct a community-centered review of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates to identify potential changes that better reflect resident input and community priorities." • Why This Matters: Meaningful community outreach should be a prerequisite for change, not an afterthought. By making this a priority, the City commits to engaging residents early in the process rather than limiting public input to formal hearings where plans are often already finalized.

Our General Plan should reflect the people who live here. Incorporating these goals into the Workplan will ensure that the development process is transparent, inclusive, and truly community driven.

I urge you to adopt these revisions during this Monday’s Special Council Meeting.

Sincerely,
Deana Rabbach
Resident, Pleasant Hill
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 199 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 From: Sara Kelley
To: Andrei Obolenskiy; Haley Croffoot
Subject: Questions Regarding Rezoning Decisions & Alternative Housing Opportunity Locations that Would Save the East Vivian Neighborhoods
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 10:32:52 AM
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Hi Andrei,
I look forward to your support helping the East Vivian residents amend the Housing Element. As requested, I have put together a list of questions and alternative housing opportunity locations that I would like you, your fellow council members and the planning commission to consider and provide insight on.

Targeting of the East Vivian Neighborhood
We would like the Planning Department to explain why the East Vivian neighborhood was specifically targeted for rezoning. More broadly, why is the City targeting areas with existing homes for rezoning—particularly in one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill—rather than focusing on vacant or underutilized commercial parcels?
If it is inevitable that the East Vivian neighborhood be rezoned, is it possible to just include the houses directly on Contra Costa and not the entire neighborhood? If the East Vivian neighborhood is rezoned, is it possible to amend the mixed-use guidelines to eliminate certain uses that would increase traffic (narrow streets with no sidewalks), and potentially risk the safety of all the young children that live in the area? (Remove options like low barrier navigation centers, mobile home parks, theaters, transitional housing, banks, and live entertainment inside of a building). If the goal is really more housing then why allow these options; why not change zoning to high-density multifamily residential?
Alternative Housing Opportunity Locations:

Black Angus Lot
The Black Angus site has been vacant for several years, and the property owner has previously brought housing development concepts to the Planning Commission.

Why were those proposals denied?
Additionally, while the site is currently zoned for hotel use, given the City’s stated housing needs, why was the zoning not changed to allow residential development as part of the recent zoning update?
Turning the empty Black Angus lot into mixed-use will create housing + the commercial element will support the city's needs from a revenue perspective.

This location has been vacant for multiple years, thus generating ZERO revenue for the city. We do not need another hotel in Pleasant Hill. The city's residents should be first and foremost in how the General Plan and Housing Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 200 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 Element is determined, how much money the city can make should be secondary and not the deciding factor in what gets built where.

This location is in walking distance to public transportation and neighborhood shops.

I know you brought up that the state will not allow a housing unit to be built at that site because of the proximity to the freeway, but East Vivian is adjacent to the freeway. Why was that same concern not a concern when the East Vivian neighborhood was rezoned?
Can you please confirm why this location was not considered in the initial housing plan and why it cannot be considered now? If a petition from Pleasant Hill residents supporting a mixed-use development in this location is needed, I would be happy to initiate one.

Old Rite Aid Location
This is the perfect location for a mixed use development. This is in a prime location to downtown Pleasant Hill and can provide multiple housing units and commercial spaces.

If this location is not being considered, I would like to understand why.

Old Bed, Bath & Beyond Location
This is the perfect location for a mixed use development as well. This is in a prime location and can provide multiple housing units and commercial spaces.

If this location is not being considered, I would like to understand why.

Pleasant Hill Executive Park on Taylor Blvd.

There are multiple office and business sites along Taylor Boulevard and Gregory Lane with large surface parking lots that appear suitable for mixeduse development (office or commercial on the ground floor with housing above), the Pleasant Hill Executive Park on Taylor Blvd. being one of them.

Why were these opportunities not pursued in the zoning update? Is it possible to rezone these areas for mixed use and, in turn, reduce the amount of mixeduse zoning applied to East Vivian? This is another prime location for a mixed use development. This site would provide multiple housing units and commercial spaces.

This location is within walking distance to public transportation, shops, and traffic would benefit from the newly designed intersection at Taylor and Contra Costa Blvd.

Why wasn't this site initially considered?
If this location is not being considered, I would like to understand why.

Mangini Delu Property
There is a reason why the Mangini site has been on the list as a housing opportunity for the last 16 years.

There's no reason why this property should not be included in the housing Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 201 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 element and designated as mixed-use.

This location is currently vacant.

This location resides in a central location of the city with the proper thoroughfare to support the additional traffic additional housing would create, unlike the East Vivian neighborhood.

This location is in walking distance to other commercial and retail locations.

It honestly makes ZERO sense why this property was not included in the housing plan.

Why was a vacant lot such as the Mangini Delu property zoned for less dense housing compared to areas like East Vivian/West Sherman Acres, which contain existing homes?
Fair Oaks Neighborhood
This neighborhood is adjacent to the Kohl's/Dick's commercial site.

This is the perfect location for mixed-use.

This location is near public transportation and accessible to the freeway.

Why was this neighborhood not included in the housing plan? Vacant Parcels on Geary Road
There are vacant or underutilized parcels along Geary Road. Why were these areas not zoned for higher-density housing options such as condos or townhomes, instead of maintaining single-family zoning on larger parcels?
I appreciate your support and any insight City Council and/or the Planning Staff and/or City Manager can provide on these questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,
Sara Kelley
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 202 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 From: Jack Prosek
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Subject: Re: PH 2040 General Plan
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025 10:11:19 AM
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Mayor Shess -
Having listened to most of both the December 1st & 15th City council meetings, I have to say that I am disappointed to realize that I heard absolutely nothing about your plans to get off to a quick start on the process to revise the General Plan 2040 & Zoning Maps & related City Ordinances. I do expect that it will be challenging to complete this work, including all the desired Public Meetings & the required Public Hearings by the promised date of June 30, 2026. This effort is further compounded by the need to prepare the City Budget for the next two FY's during the very same timeframe.

Hope to hear much more very soon . . . . .

Jack Prosek
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Mr. Prosek -
Thank you for providing your input in these two correspondences. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know your thoughts. I will review and consider it.

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Vice Mayor Shess -
Further as to my email to you dated October 21st regarding the PH 2040 General Plan . . . . .
1- In order to achieve a better outcome than the last effort received, it is my recommendation that the next Mayor appoint a NINE Member GPAC for the Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 203 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 2026 revisions to the 2040 General Plan as follows:

City Officials: Sue Noack, Amanda Szakats, Chad Wyler & Will Nelson
Public Members: one from each of the five Election District who are NOT residents / owners of the recently rezoned properties 2- Based on the reaction from residents of these areas, the General Plan & Zoning Maps for four areas of the City deserve additional study as follows:
- the area that the City Officials now refer to as "East Vivian" - I believe that this was originally known as West Sherman Acres.
- the home sites on the north side of Gregory Lane starting just east of Helen Road & ending at the CC Canal.
- the home sites on the south side of Gregory Lane just east of Kahrs Ave - known as part of the Julian Woods PUD / HOA.
- the portion of PUD 410 that is west of Grayson Creek.

It is my understanding that any potential housing units that are removed from these locations will have to be added in other areas of the City in order to achieve a Net Zero impact on the number of housing units that could be developed under the 2040 General Plan.
3- To that list I would add four others:
- rezone the residential properties on the east side of Susan Lane to allow for the redevelopment of the GG Shopping Center as a single mega-block project. - the potential housing development of the Smith Family properties addressed as 239 thru 247 Gregory Lane.
- the potential benefits for the Rec & Park District's Winslow Center property to allow residential buildings at the same or a higher density as the farm properties.
- the two commercial / office properties on the north side of Gregory between Kahrs & Helen.
4- The related City Ordinances also need further study - these include the following:
a. the requirement for commercial spaces to face the main street frontage is the same "old school" thinking that gave us the typical suburban strip mall with the parking lot out in front of the building - see Section 18.20.040-O on page 86.

That was a good idea in the decades before we all had the Map Apps & Google search features that allow anyone to easily find any business they are looking for. This Restriction should be entirely deleted.
b. the 25% requirement severely limits the size & shape of any residential development above because the ground floor level has to accommodate two fire exit stairs, an elevator & a mailbox / lobby in addition to the commercial uses - see Table 18.20-C on page 82. Recommend that this be reduced to 20% or less as appropriate.
c. the revised height limits have repeatedly been challenged, yet the Public has Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 204 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 never received any explanation as to how these numbers were established - see Tables 18.15-B & 18.20-B. Here are my recommendations for changes to the various Zoning / General Plan designations:

MFL / MFLD - from 35' to 40' - unchanged in the 2040 GP MFM / MFMD - from 40' to 50' - ditto
MFH / MFHD - from 50' to 60' - ditto
MX-NB / MUD - from 35' to 40' - ditto
MX / MD - from 50' to 60' - increased from 40' to 50' in the current GP
MX-HD / MUHD - from 60' to 70' - increased from 50' to 60' in the current GP
These heights are based on my belief that four levels of residential units is the most economical way to build wood framed multi-family housing. Either 3 or 5 stories are less economical; two stories will never pencil out today because of the ADA access requirements for an elevator. These limits are especially critical for all of the City that is east of Grayson Creek due to the relatively high water table which severely limits the practicality of having two-level parking garages entirely below grade. We may also want to investigate a reduction in the Building Code / ADA requirements for an elevator & a second stair for the MX-NB / MUD Zoning / Planning designations.
d. in addition to the above height increases, I believe that the height limits for the Mangini-Delu properties west of the creek should be increased to 60' - taller buildings will allow for an increased amount of open space surrounding those buildings without overshadowing the nearby residences. e. the Signage Ordinances will also need to be revised as appropriate for the main street frontage to accommodate the new building layouts. f. the Parking requirements in Section 18.80 need to be thoroughly reviewed for compliance with the City Council Goal to "insulate surrounding land uses from adverse impacts". The related issues include: assigned spaces for individual businesses for more than 20% of the spaces in commercial lots is inefficient; two car garages for smaller single family homes is excessive, but spaces in driveways are needed, especially as lot sizes shrink; & compliance with the latest State Laws for all Residential Occupancies. Every occupancy should have sufficient parking to meet its needs at least 90% of the time. g. the requirements to underground existing utility services along property boundaries need to be totally revised to provide a more reasonable & equitable approach towards achieving this Goal. It is inordinately costly to accomplish this where there is a net reduction of less than six poles & inequitable to burden a property based on decisions that were made decades ago ! See 18.55.090.

I am unaware of any actual DISCUSSION of these Ordinance revisions with the Public once the Staff put their conclusions into an actual DRAFT document.

Please let me know where I can review the documentation of any such Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 205 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 DISCUSSIONS that I may have missed. They certainly did NOT occur in any meaningful measure at any of the various Study Sessions & Public Hearings of either the Planning Commission or the City Council.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding any of these items ! Jack Prosek aka
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Vice Mayor Shess -
Assuming that the three new Council Members don't decide to gang up and "Weir" you like happened here in 2013, you will be the new Mayor of PH come December 1st. For that reason, I want to pass along my first thoughts regarding the proposed update to the 2040 General Plan Map. The related City Ordinances should be reviewed as well.

Early on I found it difficult to exactly see where some of the locations were at. I requested that Staff break the City-wide maps such that anyone could easily print them out on letter-size paper using their home computer. That never happened, but for the most recent Public Hearings, Staff did break the City into four rather awkward quadrants. Now that we have five relatively compact Election Districts, I would suggest that the detailed maps correspond to those boundaries !
I am unaware of any actual back & forth discussions with the Public having taken place once the Staff put their ideas down on the DRAFT Maps. Yes - there was lots of Public input beforehand, and Yes - there were lots of Public Hearings afterwards, but only the City Officials get to have responses there to their questions at those times. It is extremely frustrating NOT being able to get any information on the basis for the Staff recommendations.

Almost all of the attention was focused on the Housing Element Sites A thru L plus MT & PN while little was being said, much less highlighted, for all the other changes that Staff was making on the General Plan Map. That drained all of the energy away from the places that are now at issue.

The lack of significant new projects going thru the Planning & Approval process during the last two years is alarming - it demonstrates that the Restrictions in the Pleasant Hill Ordinances do not encourage development - this is in stark contrast to all the new construction we see going on right next door in Concord. My favorite one is the building height limits, especially for Medium & High Density Residential & Mixed-Use developments, but there are many more !!
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 206 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 The attached "RHNA Histogram" revised 3/20/2025 that I prepared earlier this year clearly depicts the shortfall and based on Planning activity so far during this year, I expect to see the RED zone to expand ever larger when the new annual numbers are available in February . . . . . THIS is the REAL ISSUE - not the two-year deadline for matching the Maps ! I would suggest that widely-publicized separate Public meetings be held for each Election District - open to all concerned Residents & Property Owners.

These should be done between Wednesday January 7th & Thursday February 5th so that the City Council does not get backed into a corner once again.

Jack Prosek
48-year Resident
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Subject:: Formal Comment for March 16 Study Session: A Proposed Framework for Equitable Housing Distribution, Environmental Protection, and Procedural Transparency Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor Shess and Honorable Members of the City Council, As the City Council convenes for the March 16th Study Session, I am writing to propose a comprehensive path Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 208 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 forward for our General Plan Amendments. While I appreciate the Council’s recent willingness to address zoning inconsistencies in some Districts, I believe this session is the critical moment to apply that same standard of corrective excellence for all Districts.

We are no longer operating under the initial deadline pressures of the Housing Element cycle. This allows the City to transition from a reactive "compliance at all costs" model to a more forward thinking and deliberative "Community-Centered Planning" model. I respectfully urge the Council to direct Staff to evaluate the following city-wide framework:

1. Equitable Density Distribution (The "Infill Swap")
The current Plan places high-density "Program F" blueprints on topographically challenged and environmentally sensitive lands as well as well-established single family neighborhoods. I propose a strategic transfer of density:

Protect Natural Assets and Single Family Designations: Revert some of the Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill sites to a gentler density more in-line with neighboring developments and better suited for steep hillsides. These hillsides are ecological assets, not high-density housing corridors.

Utilize Underutilized Infill: Offset these unit losses by maximizing the DVC Overflow Lot and the Black Angus site. These 100% paved, "High Resource" sites can support the "Very High Density" required for RHNA without degrading ridgelines or existing residential character.

2. Protecting District 2, 3 and 5 Neighborhood Character Growth must be compatible with the unique "Pleasant Hill" feel of the City. Maximize usage of Missing Middle Housing rather than Mixed Use or High Density housing.

3. Correcting "Mistakes"
I support the Council's intent to fix errors in some areas. To be fair, all errors in all Districts identified should be fixed. Then these corrections must be codified through a formal General Plan Amendment that ensures these areas are protected from incompatible high-density and mixed-use encroachment, maintaining the "Missing Middle" scale that defines these areas.

4. A Framework for Radical Transparency and Notification Trust in the General Plan is built on communication. I ask the Council to establish a formal Direct Notification Policy:

Mandatory Notice: Direct mailers to all property owners within 500 feet of a proposed General Plan amendment or rezoning, using plain language to explain the impact.

Expert-Led Engagement: Facilitate three community workshops featuring City Staff and planning consultants to allow for a deep-dive into the rationale behind land-use decisions.

Public Review Period: A mandatory 30-day window for public comment on all recommended changes prior to any final vote.

Our community is not a collection of parcels; it is a tapestry of neighborhoods where families have built their lives.

We can meet our housing obligations while honoring our environment and our residents. I ask that you hold 3/16/26's study session with the courage to improve this plan for all five districts.

Respectfully,
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Subject:: Public Comment for March 16 Study Session: A Request for Transparency and a Better Path for Districts 1 & 4
Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor Shess and Honorable Members of the City Council, I am writing to share my sincere hope for the March 16th Study Session. As a resident who cares deeply about the Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 211 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 future of our neighborhoods, I see this session as a critical opportunity to move toward a more collaborative process, one that fixes the acknowledged flaws in our current General Plan while still meeting our housing obligations.

I appreciate the Council’s willingness to review mistakes in Districts 2, 3, and 5. However, for this process to be truly successful, it must be applied equitably to the "Program F" density blueprints in Districts 1 and 4. We can meet our RHNA goals without forcing high-density projects on the sensitive hillsides of Morello Terraces or Paso Nogal Hill, but it requires an honest look at better alternatives.

To ensure this session marks the beginning of a thoughtful, expert-led process, I respectfully request that the Council adopt the following framework:

A "Density Swap" Study: Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of partially moving some of the 298 units currently slated for District 4 hillsides to high-resource, 100% paved sites like the DVC Overflow Lot and the Black Angus site.

Community-Led Workshops: I suggest a series of three staff- and consultant- facilitated meetings where residents can engage directly with the planning experts and consultants who built this plan. We need to understand the "why" behind these designations to offer constructive alternatives.

Direct Notification Policy: The Council has acknowledged that past outreach fell short. I ask that you establish a formal policy requiring direct, plain-language mailers to any property owner within 500 feet of a proposed General Plan amendment or rezoning.

A 30-Day Review Period: Any proposed changes should be published and made available for public review for at least 30 days prior to adoption.

We are no longer under the same immediate deadline pressures that rushed the initial plan. This is our chance to pause and ensure that the path forward is the best one for Pleasant Hill, not just the easiest one. Our community and our sensitive natural landscapes are worth the extra effort it takes to get this right.

Respectfully,
Chan Yan-King
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CITY OF PLEASANT HILL

NOTICE OF STUDY SESSION

CITY COUNCIL
2026 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE STUDY SESSION

CITY-WIDE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Pleasant Hill that the City Council will conduct a Study Session to provide an update, invite public input and to provide direction to Staff regarding potential additional General Plan Amendments beyond what was recently completed as part of General Plan 2040. This Study Session is a follow up and update from the March 16, 2026 City Council hearing where the City Council directed staff to follow up with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department related to potential land use modifications that were originally made as part of Ordinance No. 978, which amended the City’s Municipal Code Title 18, Planning and Land Use, in its entirety and amended the Zoning Map to include the rezoning of 1,072 parcels throughout the city for consistency with the 2040 General Plan and 2023-2031 Housing Element. More information can be found at www.phillca.gov/2026gpstudy.

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Hearing Date
Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers, 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
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If you wish to comment on this matter, you may participate in the Study Session Meeting in person, or you may submit comments in writing to the staff person listed above.

Troy Fujimoto, Secretary, Zoning Administrator
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Subject:: A Call for City-Wide Integrity, Environmental Stewardship, and the Restoration of Public Trust – March 16 General Plan Study Session
Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor Shess, Vice Mayor, and Honorable Members of the City Council, I am writing to you today not just as a resident, but as a passionate champion for the soul of Pleasant Hill. As we Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 214 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 approach the Study Session on March 16, we stand at a generational crossroads. The decisions made in Council chambers will determine whether our city remains a collection of vibrant, stable neighborhoods or becomes a cautionary tale of "compliance-first" planning that ignored the people it was meant to serve.

While I am heartened by the Council’s recent willingness to acknowledge and correct zoning "mistakes" in several privileged Districts, a partial correction is not enough and introduces biases and favoritism that Districting was meant to avoid. If we admit that the 2040 General Plan contains flaws in one neighborhood, we must have the courage and the moral consistency to address the systemic issues that persist in every District, including Districts 1 and 4.

Neighborhood integrity is not a district-specific luxury; it is a city-wide right. I respectfully urge the Council to direct Staff to broaden the scope of this Study Session to include the following Comprehensive Restoration Framework:

1. Protecting Our Environmental Resources (District 1&4) The current designation of high-density "Program F" housing on the hillsides of Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal Hill is more than a zoning error—it is an ecological failure. These are sensitive fire-prone ridgelines with steep slopes that are not meant for high density. Forcing hundreds of units onto these slopes is a 20th-century solution to a 21st-century housing challenge.

The Solution: We must transition a portion of these sites to a less dense, gentler designation that supports adequate housing, but doesn't endanger the surrounding neighborhoods. We must protect the safety of the area. We can meet our RHNA numbers more effectively by maximizing truly underutilized, paved, and transit-rich "High Resource" sites like the DVC Overflow Lot and the Black Angus parcel.

2. Preserving the "Neighborhood" Character
The central heartbeat of Pleasant Hill is under threat from incompatible scale.

The Solution: We need a formal commitment to Objective Design Standards that prioritize "Step-Down" transitions. A high-density mixed-use building should never "wall off" a single-family backyard. We must ensure that the growth enhances our walkable "Neighborhood" feel rather than eroding it with monolithic structures that ignore our unique suburban fabric.

3. Codifying the Corrections
We applaud the move to protect Single Family Neighborhoods, but it should be broad based, not specific. All neighborhoods should be deserving of respect. If the Council agrees that one single family neighborhood should be protected, then it should be fair and protect them all. A commitment to correction is the right choice. However, this must be more than a verbal promise.

The Solution: The March 16 session must provide clear direction to Staff to draft formal General Plan Amendments that solidify the "Missing Middle" scale for all residential areas, ensuring they remain protected from high-intensity encroachment in perpetuity.

4. Implementing a "Community-First" Transparency Protocol The greatest "mistake" acknowledged by this Council was the failure of outreach. Many residents only learned their neighborhoods had been rezoned after the ink was dry. We must never allow this to happen again.

The Solution: We call for a formal Direct Notification Policy. Any resident within 500 feet of a proposed land-use change deserves a plain-language letter delivered to their door—not just an obscure notice in a newsletter.

Furthermore, we need Expert-Led Community Workshops where residents can engage with the planning consultants directly, asking the hard questions that have so far gone unanswered.

A Better Path Forward
Councilmembers, you hold the gavel and the responsibility. You have inherited a plan that many of you have admitted is flawed. But you are not bound by the mistakes of the past. You have the opportunity to prove that this community’s voice matters more than a consultant’s spreadsheet.

We are not "anti-housing." We are pro-neighborhood. We believe in a Pleasant Hill that meets its state obligations through Deliberate and Intention Infill—building up on our paved commercial corridors and near transit—while fiercely protecting the quiet streets, the ridgelines, and the backyards that make this city home.

Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 215 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 I ask you to lead with vision on March 16. Let’s fix the plan, let’s protect all five districts, and let’s restore the trust that has been so deeply shaken.

Sincerely,
Jane Muno
Resident of District 4
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Subject:: Fiscal Oversight for the March 16 Study Session: Moving Toward a Cost-Effective General Plan Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor Shess and Honorable Members of the City Council, I am writing to share my professional and personal concerns regarding the long-term fiscal implications of our current General Plan. As the Council prepares for the March 16th Study Session, I urge you to move beyond Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 217 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 "check-the-box" state compliance and perform a rigorous Common Sense Audit of our density blueprint.

While I support the need for housing, the current plan contains high-risk "fiscal mistakes" across all five districts that will eventually be borne by the taxpayers of Pleasant Hill. I ask that you direct Staff to prioritize the following fiscally responsible amendments:

1. Ending the "Hillside Infrastructure Subsidy" (Districts 1 and 4) Placing high-density housing (nearly 300 units) on the Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal hillsides is an inefficient use of city resources. These sites require specialized, high-cost infrastructure—including specialized sewer stations, complex drainage systems, and reinforced emergency access roads for steep slopes. In addition, giving hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to private developers to incentivize development on unsustainable land is irresponsible.

The Fiscal Alternative: We should transfer some of this density to the DVC Overflow Lot and the Black Angus site. These are flat, 100% paved, "plug-and-play" sites where the infrastructure is already in place. At the density suggested for these sites (70-100 du/ac, there are still hundreds of uncounted units that could easily absorb the transfer and not trigger any decertification). Moving units from hillsides to infill parking lots significantly reduces the long-term maintenance burden on the City's Public Works budget. Also, the City will not have to transfer taxpayer money to private companies since these sites are ready to go. Save the taxpayer money for programs that directly benefit our residents.

2. Protecting Property Value & Commercial Viability (Districts 2, 3, & 5) The lack of clear "Step-Down" buffers in the current mixed-use corridors of Districts 2, 3, and 5 creates a "Zoning Cliff." If we devalue existing single-family neighborhoods by allowing incompatible encroachment, we risk eroding our most stable property tax base.

The Solution: We must codify the "Missing Middle" protections across the entire city. Protecting neighborhood integrity is, quite literally, protecting the City’s balance sheet.

3. Procedural Efficiency & Transparency
The current lack of direct notification for impacted property owners is a liability. It leads to late-stage community opposition, project delays, and potential and actual litigation—all of which are "hidden costs" to the City.

The Request: I ask for a formal Direct Notification Policy (mailers to all owners within 500 feet). Clear, plainlanguage communication at the start of the process prevents expensive "fire-fighting" at the end of the process.

Pleasant Hill is no longer facing the same immediate "deadline pressure" from the State. This creates a rare opportunity to pause and ensure that our path forward is not just compliant, but fiscally sustainable. I believe this community is worth the extra effort to build where the infrastructure already exists and where our natural assets can be preserved.

I look forward to seeing the Council lead with fiscal courage on March 16.

Sincerely,
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Subject:: Public Comment: 2026 General Plan Land Use Study Session – Ensuring Zoning Equity Across All Five Districts
Question or Comment:: Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers, As the City Council prepares for the General Plan Land Use Study Session on March 16, 2026, I am writing to Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 219 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 urge a balanced and equitable approach to the proposed General Plan Amendments.

While the adoption of Ordinance No. 978 and the rezoning of 1,072 parcels were necessary steps to align with the 2040 General Plan and the State-mandated Housing Element, the upcoming Study Session provides a critical window to address remaining "zoning mistakes" or inconsistencies. As you review these potential amendments, I strongly request that the Council ensures the burden and benefit of these adjustments are distributed fairly across all five City Council Districts.

Focusing rezoning fixes or density increases primarily in one district risks undermining the principle of neighborhood equity. To maintain the character and stability of Pleasant Hill, the following points should be prioritized:

District-Wide Accountability: Any "fixes" to the zoning map should be evaluated for their cumulative impact on each of the five districts. No single neighborhood should disproportionately bear the weight of recent legislative oversights. Districts 1 and 4 have already absorbed a significant amount of housing so either 1), Districts 1 and 4 are included in the fixes, or 2) fixes isolated to only Districts 2, 3, and 5 should remain in those Districts. For example, removing mixed use in District 5 should be replaced by mixed use somewhere else in District 5, to be fair.

Consistency with General Plan 2040: Amendments must strictly adhere to the goals of the 2040 General Plan, ensuring that "housing-opportunity sites" are spread throughout the city rather than clustered in a single area.

Pushing all the housing opportunity sites to Districts 1 and 4 is inherently inequitable. Unless all 5 districts are included in the fixes, any targeted fixes that require replacement parcels should come from that District.

Transparency for Residents: Many residents in districts outside the downtown core expressed concerns during the hearings regarding a lack of notification. I encourage the Council to ensure that outreach for this Study Session is robust and inclusive of all five districts.

Pleasant Hill is a community of diverse neighborhoods. For our city to grow sustainably, our zoning must reflect a shared responsibility. I ask that you direct Staff to provide a district-by-district breakdown of any proposed changes to ensure that "fairness" is not just a goal, but a measurable outcome.

Thank you for your time and your dedication to the future of our city.

Sincerely,
Tenaya Smith
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 220 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 From: Gordon Swidler
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Subject: March 16 City Council Meeting, Rezoning
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Dear City Council,
The Julian Woods Neighborhood agrees with the City Council that new housing is needed to meet demand, and new commercial development will enhance our tax base and quality of life.

However, any rezoning aiming to achieve these goals still needs to make sense.

In the case of Julian Way, we believe that the consultant and city staff may have failed to evaluate what happens when you rezone one side of a residential street from single family to commercial. Currently, the front lawns of the homes on Julian Way all face each other. Please take a look at our attached graphic.

With the new zoning that just took effect in November 2025, the front lawns that currently face each other, could instead be front lawns facing the backs of commercial buildings.

Imagine the current row of homes, and then a commercial building being placed right between them? Imagine if the home directly across from your house is replaced with the back wall of a commercial building? This is clearly not appropriate and was not thought through.

When we all purchased or rented our homes on Julian Way, we made the choice to live in homes that were located on a single family residential street. To transform the zoning of our street to a completely different vision is counterproductive. There are so many other commercial streets throughout the city where Mixed Use could occur without resulting in the back wall of a commercial building directly across the street from a residential front yard.

Therefore, we respectfully request that you consider this motion:
“For all ‘internal-facing’ single family home parcels that were zoned for single family and then changed to Mixed-Use as part of the May 2023 General Plan and November 2025 Zoning Map revisions, amend the General Plan and Zoning Map to reflect their original single family home designations.” For the purpose of this motion “internal-facing” refers to single family homes on residential streets with front yards that face each other.

I also want to suggest several sites in the city that make much better candidates for Mixed-Use than our six homes on Julian Way:

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 221 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 1) The former Black Angus site right off 680 would be perfect for multi-family housing, yet it is zoned for housing. It is undeveloped and has a sign on the site that says the property is up for sale.
2) 140 Gregory Lane is right in downtown, across from City Hall and yet it is zoned for lowdensity office instead of high density mixed-use/commercial. It is at the key intersection of Gregory Lane and Cleveland. It is a PERFECT candidate for mixed use! 3) The Mangini property is about 20 or 30 acres and is undeveloped. It is currently zoned for housing, but not at a very high density.
4) There are many mixed-use properties up and down the Contra Costa Blvd corridor. For the most part, these sites are already zoned mixed-use. Our hope is that some of these sites are developed for mixed-use in the future because they are much more appropriate for commercial buildings than our single family street.

Thank you for your consideration.

Gordon Swidler
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Subject:: Balancing the Map: Zoning Equity for Districts 1 and 4 (March 16 Study Session) Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor and City Council,
As a resident concerned with the long-term integrity of our neighborhoods, I am writing regarding the March 16 General Plan Study Session.

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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 226 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 While I understand the complexity of reconciling the 2040 General Plan with the recent rezoning of over 1,000 parcels, I am concerned that the current "corrections" may overlook the specific needs of Districts 1 and 4. For too long, zoning discussions have centered on the needs of other districts, while our districts are often treated as an afterthought or a "catch-all" for leftover density requirements.

As you review the zoning map this Monday, I urge you to consider the following for Districts 1 and 4:

Infrastructure Reality: Districts 1 and 4 face unique traffic and drainage constraints. Inappropriate, increased density within these zones require wholistic fixes. Without a district-specific infrastructure audit, this is a recipe for future problems.

Buffer Zone Consistency: In many parts of District 4 and District 1, current zoning creates jarring transitions between high-density and single-family homes. We need "fair fixes" that protect the quiet enjoyment of our homes, not just fixes that satisfy a spreadsheet.

Geographic Fairness: If "mistakes" are being corrected to lower density or add protections in other parts of the city, those same standards must be applied to the parcels in our districts. Equity means that Districts 1 and 4 shouldn't be the default locations for "overflow" units that other districts successfully lobby to remove.

Our neighborhoods are more than just lines on a map; they are the communities where we’ve invested our lives.

We ask that the Council looks at the entire city through a lens of fairness, ensuring that Districts 1 and 4 are not disproportionately impacted by the latest round of amendments.

We are watching this process closely and expect a map that respects every corner of Pleasant Hill equally.

Sincerely,
Milan Shrivel
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Subject:: Julian Woods Rezoning
Question or Comment:: The Julian Woods Neighborhood agrees with the City Council that new housing is needed to meet demand, and new commercial development will enhance our tax base and quality of life. However, any rezoning aiming to achieve these goals still needs to make sense.

In the case of Julian Way, we believe that the consultant and city staff may have failed to evaluate what happens Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 228 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 when you rezone one side of a residential street from single family to commercial. Currently, the front lawns of the homes on Julian Way all face each other. Please take a look at our attached graphic.

With the new zoning that just took effect in November 2025, the front lawns that currently face each other, could instead be front lawns facing the backs of commercial buildings. Imagine the current row of homes, and then a commercial building being placed right between them? Imagine if the home directly across from your house is replaced with the back wall of a commercial building? This is clearly not appropriate and was not thought through.

Therefore, we respectfully request that you consider this motion:
“For all ‘internal-facing’ single family home parcels that were zoned for single family and then changed to MixedUse as part of the May 2023 General Plan and November 2025 Zoning Map revisions, amend the General Plan and Zoning Map to reflect their original single family home designations.” For the purpose of this motion “internalfacing” refers to single family homes on residential streets with front yards that face each other.

I also want to suggest several sites in the city that make much better candidates for Mixed-Use than our six homes on Julian Way:
1) The former Black Angus site right off 680 would be perfect for multi-family housing, yet it is zoned for housing. It is undeveloped and has a sign on the site that says the property is up for sale. 2) 140 Gregory Lane is right in downtown, across from City Hall and yet it is zoned for low-density office instead of high density mixed-use/commercial. It is at the key intersection of Gregory Lane and Cleveland. It is a PERFECT candidate for mixed use!
3) The Mangini property is about 20 or 30 acres and is undeveloped. It is currently zoned for housing, but not at a very high density.
4) There are many mixed-use properties up and down the Contra Costa Blvd corridor. For the most part, these sites are already zoned mixed-use. Our hope is that some of these sites are developed for mixed-use in the future because they are much more appropriate for commercial buildings than our single family street.

Thank you for your consideration.
-Christine Will
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Dear Mayor Shess and Honorable Members of the City Council, I am writing regarding the City Council Study Session scheduled for March 16, 2026, concerning potential amendments to the General Plan. At this time, there is limited information available about the scope of the meeting or how the process will unfold, which makes it difficult to provide detailed feedback. However, I would like to share my sincere hope for what this process can become.

As a community member who has been deeply engaged with, and personally affected by, the recent General Plan and subsequent zoning changes, I care greatly about the future of our city and the neighborhoods we all share. My hope is that this session marks the beginning of a thoughtful and collaborative process between the City Council, staff, planning experts, and the residents who call this community home.

First, I respectfully ask that the Council undertake an honest and open review of the current plan. I appreciate that some Councilmembers have hosted community forums to listen to residents’ concerns regarding the changes. Those efforts are valued and meaningful.

However, none of these meetings have included City staff or the consultants who helped create the plan. Without them present, community members have not had the opportunity to ask questions, understand the reasoning behind certain decisions, or discuss constructive ways the plan could be improved.

The Council has acknowledged that outreach during the General Plan process did not adequately reach many of the property owners, most directly affected by the proposed changes. The Council has also recognized that significant revisions were made to the General Plan after the Housing Element was submitted to HCD, with limited opportunities for community feedback afterward. I appreciate that acknowledgment and hope this moment becomes an opportunity to improve engagement and transparency moving forward. My hope is that tonight begins a process where the Council and the community work together to identify areas where meaningful improvements can be made, improvements that both protect our established neighborhoods and support the additional housing our city needs. Achieving this balance will require time, transparency, and meaningful engagement with planning experts. Our community is worth that effort.

To support a productive and inclusive process, I respectfully suggest the following framework:

1. Three community meetings facilitated by City staff and/or consultants who are knowledgeable about the General Plan and the proposed changes, allowing residents to ask questions and provide informed feedback.

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2. A report to the City Council summarizing the feedback received during these meetings.

3. A published document outlining recommended changes, made available to the community for at least 30 days to allow for public review and comment.

4. One additional community meeting to review these recommendations and gather any final public feedback.

5. A final published report, released at least 30 days prior to the Council meeting where any proposed amendments would be considered for adoption.

Second, I respectfully request that the Council establish a formal policy to ensure direct notification of impacted property owners when General Plan amendments are proposed.

As the Council has acknowledged, the City should have done a better job directly contacting property owners who were most affected by the recent General Plan changes.

This is an opportunity to ensure that the same mistake does not happen again. I ask that the Council direct staff to develop a policy requiring the City to directly notify property owners whenever a General Plan amendment or rezoning is proposed that affects their property. This notification should include:
• Direct notice to the affected property owner and to all property owners within 500 feet of the site.
• Notification during both the General Plan amendment process and the rezoning process, if applicable.
• Clear, plain-language explanations describing what is being proposed and what it may mean for the property.

These notifications should be delivered directly to affected residents rather than relying solely on community newsletters or general announcements. Clear communication builds trust. When residents are properly informed, they are far more able to participate constructively in shaping the future of their community.

Thank you for your time, your service to our city, and your willingness to listen to the voices of the residents you represent. I sincerely hope this study session becomes the first step toward a more transparent, collaborative, and thoughtful process that strengthens both our neighborhoods and our city’s future.

Respectfully,
Deana Rabbach
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Subject:: Reconciliation of General Plan Amendments – Prioritizing Geographic Equity Question or Comment:: Honorable Mayor and Council Members, As a professional in urban planning, I am writing to provide comments ahead of the March 16 General Plan Land Use Study Session. The integrity of our Housing Element depends on a Zoning Map that is both internally Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 237 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 consistent and equitably distributed. If the Council moves to correct "zoning mistakes" or land-use inconsistencies, it is imperative that these adjustments are applied fairly across all five districts to prevent a disproportionate concentration of density or the erosion of environmentally sensitive spaces.

In particular, the Council must address two critical areas where the current map fails to reflect the nuanced planning goals of the Housing Element and the General Plan 2040:

District 1: Morello Terraces and Infill Consistency
The Housing Element emphasizes the need for housing that is compatible with existing neighborhood scales. The current land-use designations near Morello Terraces present a technical inconsistency where the density targets may exceed the infrastructure capacity of the surrounding hillside topography.

The Planning Conflict: Over-zoning in this specific area risks violating the Housing Element’s commitment to "preserving the character of existing residential neighborhoods." The Correction: The Council should evaluate land-use amendments for District 1 that prioritize gentler densities, such as duplexes or clustered cottage housing, that respect the unique terrain of the Terraces while still meeting RHNA objectives through a more distributed, city-wide model.

District 4: Paso Nogal Hill and Environmental Preservation The Housing Element and General Plan 2040 both identify the protection of environmental resources as a pillar of community health. The "zoning mistake" regarding the potential for high-density development on Paso Nogal Hill contradicts the city's stated goals for hillside preservation and wildfire safety.

The Planning Conflict: Allowing intensive residential designations on Paso Nogal ignores the principle of ensuring safe, accessible open spaces for all residents. From a planning standpoint, converting sensitive hillside land into high-density residential pockets creates significant, unmitigatable impacts on emergency egress and active transportation routes.

The Correction: I urge the Council to re-designate Paso Nogal Hill to a category that reflects its actual utility as a community resource and environmental buffer, shifting some density requirements to transit-oriented corridors and flatter, underutilized vacant parcels.

Conclusion
A General Plan is only as strong as its weakest entry. Addressing the discrepancies at Morello Terraces and Paso Nogal is not just a local concern; it is a matter of city-wide planning ethics. We must ensure that the burden of meeting state housing mandates does not fall unfairly on specific neighborhoods due to oversight or mapping errors. I ask the Council to direct staff to bring these two areas into alignment with our broader goals for environmental health and neighborhood character.

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Estella Cane
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Subject:: Restoring Planning Integrity in the General Plan Study Session Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor Shess and Honorable Members of the City Council, I am writing to you today as a resident deeply invested in the future of Pleasant Hill. The Study Session on March 16 is a critical juncture. While the previous Council may have drafted the current General Plan, this Council now Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 239 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 holds the pen. You have the power, and the moral obligation, to correct flaws in a plan that many of you have already acknowledged as problematic.

A General Plan should be the sturdy foundation upon which our community flourishes. However, current "zoning mistakes" act as imbalances that threaten the harmony of our neighborhoods. True planning integrity requires that we cultivate equity across all five districts, rather than focusing on only one area while leaving others to bear the brunt of oversight.

Specifically, we must address the structural issues in Districts 1 and 4:

District 1 (Morello Terraces): Under Housing Element Program F, we committed to infill that remains compatible with our existing fabric. However, the current high-density designations at Morello Terraces exceed the infrastructure and physical capacity of the hillside topography. We must modify Program F to explicitly include "topographic sensitivity" as a criterion, favoring "Missing Middle" densities, like duplexes or townhomes, that fit the terrain rather than overwhelming it.

District 4 (Paso Nogal Hill): The zoning on Paso Nogal Hill under Program F is a significant misalignment.

Placing high-density residential pockets on a hillside defined by wildfire risks and limited emergency egress creates unmitigatable safety impacts. I urge the Council to re-designate this land to reflect its utility as an environmental buffer, shifting density requirements to the transit-oriented, flatter commercial corridors.

Additionally, using Program EEE with taxpayer money to give to developers to build on the hillsides is a perverse incentive.

Pleasant Hill is more than a balance sheet; it is where we build our lives. We are no longer racing against the immediate pressure of state deadlines, providing us a rare opportunity to pause and ensure our path forward is the best one for our city. I urge you to adopt a Community-First Framework:

Direct Engagement: Host three workshops facilitated by City staff and consultants, allowing residents to ask questions and provide informed feedback directly to those who shaped the plan.

Transparent Notification: Establish a formal policy of direct, plain-language notification for any property owner (and those within 500 feet) affected by a proposed General Plan amendment or rezoning.

Collaborative Vision: Work with our State Senators and Representatives to explore a more community-centered approach with HCD, ensuring that our updates meet our housing obligations without sacrificing the established character of our neighborhoods.

Is it "too hard" or "too expensive" to get this right? I believe this community is our greatest asset, and it is worth the effort to ensure our future is built on a solid, transparent foundation. Please, have the courage to correct these mistakes fairly for every district.

Respectfully,
Kris C.

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Subject:: Support for Rezoning Plan
Question or Comment:: Hi,
I am a rabbi who lives in Pleasant Hill. I want to voice my support for the rezoning plan that will allow us to build more housing in Pleasant Hill and help keep the city more affordable. It is so important for our communities to be Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 241 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 diverse, accessible, and affordable. There is simply not enough housing stock across our county, and anything we can do to encourage more units is important.

As a Rabbi, Judaism strongly believes in the right of people to have access to shelter. Our tradition teaches that we must provide shelter for all - especially those who do not have enough to afford the same kind of houses many of us do. Our commitment to our neighbors - and keeping them our neighbors - calls us to find new ways to help house everyone in our community.

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Dear Members of the Pleasant Hill City Council,
Our neighborhood continues to have serious concerns regarding the decision to rezone the Beatrice Rd/Cleaveland Rd area for multi-level condominium development.

This parcel, owned by Contra Costa County, currently functions as a flood zone adjacent to Grayson Creek. The property was added late in the Housing Element process as a reactionary attempt to meet state housing requirements. Unfortunately, this decision was made without meaningful notice or input from the surrounding community and without engagement with the property owners, including the property owners adjacent to the proposed development and Contra Costa County who owns the vacant land. Our household had been monitoring the Housing Element discussions as they unfolded and never saw any mention of developing this much-needed natural resource.

Residents of Beatrice Rd, Roberta Ave, and Soule Ave respectfully request that the City Council reconsider this decision. As an act of goodwill and in recognition of the lack of community engagement in the original rezoning decision, we ask the Council to rezone all affected properties, including the five single-family homes on the end of Beatrice Rd and Soule Ave, to single-family zoning.

We understand that if the 149 housing units currently proposed for this site are removed from the Housing Element inventory, the City will need to identify alternative locations to accommodate comparable housing capacity.

We believe there are several more appropriate opportunities that would support housing development while avoiding irreversible impacts to existing single-family neighborhoods:

1. Black Angus Site Opportunity
The City could explore redevelopment of the Black Angus site and pursue grant funding for infrastructure improvements, including a pedestrian bridge along the Highway 680 overpass to better connect future housing to the Pleasant Hill BART station.

2. Revitalization of Large Vacant Commercial Sites
Pleasant Hill has several large commercial properties that have remained vacant or underutilized for years. Locations such as the former Bed Bath & Beyond site and the Rite Aid property could be redesigned to include mixed-use development with housing above retail.

3. Mixed-Use Redevelopment Along Contra Costa Boulevard Contra Costa Boulevard already serves as a commercial corridor and is far better suited for mixed-use housing development that would not fundamentally alter established single-family neighborhoods.

Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 243 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 Our community recognizes the importance of providing housing and meeting state requirements. However, the current proposal places a disproportionate burden on a small residential neighborhood while bypassing locations that are better suited for higher density development.

We respectfully urge the City Council to remove the Beatrice Rd/Cleaveland Rd development plans from consideration. At a minimum, we ask that the Council vote on Monday to rezone the five single-family homes at the end of Beatrice Rd and Soule Ave back to single-family zoning as a gesture of good faith.

We also encourage the Council to work collaboratively with residents to develop a thoughtful, long-term vision for housing in Pleasant Hill, one that balances state requirements with neighborhood preservation, infrastructure realities, and community input.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Tara Legaspi
520 Beatrice Rd, Pleasant Hill
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 244 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 From: Dom Legaspi
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Greetings,
I am writing regarding the upcoming study session on the recently approved rezoning, particularly the parcels in the Beatrice/Cleaveland area. While I understand the region’s need for additional housing, the decision to rezone existing single-family parcels in a longestablished neighborhood remains deeply concerning. For years, residents of Poet’s Corner have consistently opposed redevelopment of the vacant land near Grayson Creek, and the underlying reasons have not changed. This area sits squarely within a FEMA-designated 100- year floodplain, and the creek already overflows during heavy rains. The Housing Element’s assumption that flood risk can simply be mitigated through development overlooks the cumulative impacts downstream and the real drainage constraints that residents have already experienced firsthand.

Addressing those flood risks would likely require significant infrastructure investment that only becomes economically feasible with dense, multifamily construction. That type of development would fundamentally alter the character of the surrounding neighborhood, bringing substantial traffic increases, years of construction disruption, and pressure to create new access routes across Grayson Creek through narrow residential streets such as Beatrice, Roberta and Soule. Streets in this area were never designed to support that level of density or through-traffic.

I am also concerned that multiple occupied single-family homes were rezoned away from single-family, including my own. It is difficult to see a planning justification for rezoning these parcels unless the intent is to enable eventual redevelopment that would displace existing residents. The Beatrice/Cleaveland area also supports a thriving riparian corridor with mature oak trees that are part of Pleasant Hill’s natural identity. As the Council considers potential adjustments to the rezoning plan, I urge you to heed the wishes of your citizens. Please correct the zoning of the existing developed and occupied parcels back to single-family and take meaningful steps to preserve the character, safety, and environmental integrity of the Poet’s Corner neighborhood.

Thank you,
Dom Legaspi
520 Beatrice Rd
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Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor Shess and Honorable Members of the City Council, I am writing regarding the City Council Study Session scheduled for March 16, 2026, concerning potential amendments to the General Plan. I write as a concerned resident who cares deeply about this city. I believe that you, as our elected officials, also care deeply about Pleasant Hill and about the responsibility you carry to serve Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 246 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 this community and help it thrive.

The direction discussed at this study session, and the guidance given to staff, will help shape the future of our city and signal to residents what this Council values. While a previous Council may have created and adopted the current General Plan, this Council now holds the gavel—and with it the opportunity to improve the plan, or to keep what many of you have already acknowledged contains serious flaws. In identifying these shortcomings, the Council assumes responsibility for addressing and correcting these issues for the residents they represent. The decisions made now have the potential to affect our neighborhoods for generations. Every vote, every permit, and every zoning decision sends a message about what matters most to the people who call Pleasant Hill home.

I ask you to consider what we value as a community. Do we value the established neighborhoods where families have built their lives over generations? Do we value the character and stability that residents have worked together to create? These are not simply parcels of land, revenue projections, or building permits. They are the places where people raise families, build friendships, and create a sense of belonging.

I also ask whether this General Plan represents the best plan the City can offer its residents. Are there truly no better options than placing entire neighborhoods at risk of redevelopment, or is there an opportunity to pursue a more balanced approach, one that meets the City’s housing obligations while also preserving neighborhoods and supporting the businesses and commercial spaces that keep our city strong? The City is no longer facing the same immediate deadline pressures that existed earlier in this process, and the zoning code has been aligned with the General Plan to meet the required standards. This creates an opportunity to pause, reflect, and ensure that the path forward is truly the best one for Pleasant Hill.

So, I ask one final question: do we believe in the ability of this community to work together and find thoughtful solutions, or do you believe this task will be “too hard” or “too expensive” to pursue? I believe there is a better path forward, and that this community is worth the time and effort it takes to get it right. I respectfully ask that, at the March 16 Study Session, the Council direct staff to host community workshops, work collaboratively with residents to review the City’s vacant and underutilized parcels, and engage with Senator Grayson’s team to explore discussions with HUD about a more community-centered approach to any updates to the City’s General Plan.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Subject:: Potential rezoning sites
Question or Comment:: Dear Mayor Shess and Honorable Members of the City Council, I am writing regarding the City Council Study Session scheduled for March 16, 2026, concerning potential amendments to the General Plan. As the City considers next steps, I would like to submit a list of potential sites that could be evaluated for future housing opportunities, or alternatively, sites for which the City could clarify why Item 10.1
City Council Meeting Agenda - Page 248 of 412 - Monday, October 19, 2026 they were previously considered but ultimately not used, or not used at a higher density.

Many Pleasant Hill residents have spent considerable time reviewing parcels throughout the city to contribute constructively to the conversation around housing. The goal of this effort has been to identify vacant or significantly underutilized properties that may be better suited for accommodating additional housing while helping preserve the character and stability of established neighborhoods.

Attached is a list of parcels identified through this process, along with brief explanations for why each site was included. These parcels represent more than 80 acres of land that are either vacant or significantly underutilized within the City. Importantly, the list includes fewer than a dozen site groupings, though several contain multiple APNs. In the staff report, the areas proposed for Council consideration total approximately 48 acres. Therefore, not all of these sites would necessarily need to be changed if the City were to approach HCD with a proposal to “swap” certain sites. Importantly, these sites are either vacant or significantly underutilized, creating an opportunity for the City to meet its housing needs while also increasing the tax base through more viable commercial uses and reduced vacancy. At the same time, this approach helps preserve some of our most valued neighborhoods. Additionally, the sites are more evenly distributed across the city, with locations in each Council district. This approach would better align with Program F of the Housing Element, which seeks to increase allowable densities and residential capacity in Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs), while also distributing housing opportunities more evenly rather than concentrating changes in either lower income or racially concentrated districts.

In addition, we have heard Senator Grayson indicate that his office is willing to work with the City and communicate with HUD to explore whether adjustments to the Housing Element could better reflect the needs of the community while still meeting state housing requirements.

This work was undertaken by community members in the hope that it could contribute to a more balanced and thoughtful approach to meeting the City’s housing obligations. Residents understand the importance of creating additional housing opportunities and have worked to identify options that could help achieve that goal while minimizing disruption to long-established neighborhoods and have the potential to provide additional commercial opportunities.

With that in mind, I respectfully ask that the Council and City staff carefully review the sites included in the attached list, along with any other similar opportunities that may exist. We also ask that the City provide clear communication and outreach to the community regarding how these parcels are evaluated and why certain sites may or may not be considered suitable for higher-density or mixed-use development.

By examining underutilized land more closely and engaging openly with residents, the City has an opportunity to respond to community concerns while still advancing important housing goals.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued service to the residents of Pleasant Hill.

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