City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 February 4, 2025
CITY OF PLEASANTON
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Balch called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at the hour of 7:00 p.m. from the Council Chamber located at 200 Old Bernal Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch
Absent: None.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
Councilmember Testa continued item 12 to the next meeting, February 18, 2025. The City Manager stated that the item will be planned for the February 18 meeting and requested flexibility should the consultant not be available.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Balch recused from voting on item 6 due to proximity of his aunt and uncle to the location.
MOTION: It was m/s by Nibert/ Eicher to approve the consent calendar as recommended with the notation of the recusal of the Mayor on item 6. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager
1. Approve meeting minutes of January 9, 2025
Recommendation: Approve meeting minutes of January 9, 2025.
Community Development
2. Actions of the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commmission City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 February 4, 2025
Recommendation: Actions of the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commmission.
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 2290 approving the applications for: ( 1) Planned Unit Development rezoning ( P21- 1173) of two parcels totaling approximately 2.3 acres in area from Central- Commercial ( C-C) to Planned Unit Development- Mixed- Use PUD- MU) District; ( 2) Planned Unit Development plan ( PUD- 146) to: ( a) retain the two- story single- family home and construct a two- story addition to the north side of the home; ( b) demolish the detached accessory dwelling unit, Barone' s restaurant, and all other structures and site modifications; and ( c) construct 14 detached single- family homes and two commercial buildings with a public plaza and parking lot, new private street, and related site improvements, subject to the conditions of approval 475 and 493 Saint John Street
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2290 approving the applications for: ( 1) Planned Unit Development rezoning ( P21- 1173) of two parcels totaling approximately 2.3 acres in area from Central- Commercial ( C-C) to Planned Unit Development- Mixed- Use ( PUD- MU) District; ( 2) Planned Unit Development plan PUD- 146) to: ( a) retain the two- story single- family home and construct a two- story addition to the north side of the home; ( b) demolish the detached accessory dwelling unit, Barone' s restaurant, and all other structures and site modifications; and ( c) construct 14 detached single- family homes and two commercial buildings with a public plaza and parking lot, new private street, and related site improvements, subject to the conditions of approval 475 and 493 Saint John Street.
Fire
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, in his capacity as Joint Executive Director of the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority, to execute an agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department for equipment and installation of fire station alerting systems for a total amount not to exceed 653, 430
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 003 authorizing the City Manager, in his capacity as Joint Executive Director of the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department ( LPFD) Joint Powers Authority ( JPA), or his designee, to execute an agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department for $ 653, 430 for the purchase and installation of a new Phoenix G2 fire station alerting system. This will replace the current Locution Station Alerting System and will enable the Fire Department to continue to receive calls dispatched from the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center ( ACRECC).
Library and Recreation
5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2291 amending Ordinance No. 1428 to update Pleasanton City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 February 4, 2025
Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 to address unauthorized uses of park and recreation facilities
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2291 amending Ordinance No. 1428 to update Pleasanton Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 to address unauthorized uses of park and recreation facilities.
Public Works
6. Approve the final map, improvement plans, subdivision agreement, and maintenance agreement for Tract 8528 located at 990 Sycamore Road Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the final map ( see Attachment 2) and improvement plans for Tract 8528.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to record with the Alameda County Clerk- Recorder an acceptance of all public right- of-way and easements offered for dedication on the final map.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the subdivision agreement ( see Attachment 3).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Trail Maintenance Agreement ( see Attachment 4) and a Creek Maintenance Agreement ( see Attachment 5), thus transferring maintenance obligations for the public trail and Sycamore Creek segment to the lot owners.
7. Approve a second amendment to the professional services agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for a not- to-exceed amount of $ 60,000 for the Near- Term Water Improvements Project, CIP No. 24171, increasing the total contract amount to $ 836, 365, for additional construction support, survey, and design review services to address the discovery of undocumented underground utilities for the Near- Term Water Improvements Project, CIP No. 24171
Recommendation: Approve a second amendment to the professional services agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc. for a not- to-exceed amount of $ 60,000 for the Near- Term Water Improvements Project, CIP No. 24171, increasing the total contract amount to $ 836, 365, for the Near- Term Water Improvements Project, CIP No. 24171.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
8. Public Comment regarding items not listed on the agenda Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment:
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Mary Jane Medeiros, Haim.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS
9. Continued from January 21, 2025 - Public Hearing: Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Master Fee Schedule increasing or adding new fees for Special Event and Support Services Fees, Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department Standby Services Fees, Stormwater Facility Inspection Fees, Pleasanton Public Library Fines and Fees, and Co-Sponsored Group Use of City Fields Fees Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025- 004 approving amendments to the Master Fee Schedule and updating various City fees and charges.
Presentation by Alexa Jeffress, Deputy City Manager, Heidi Murphy, Library and Recreation Director, Gina Eleccion, Business Manager, Ryan Smith, Assistant Director of Public Works.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Sean Fogarty, Vishakha Sant.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Gaidos/ Nibert to accept the fees as recommended except for the natural grass and synthetic turf hourly fees which will be approved at the recommended fee for one year ( without the annual escalator for subsequent years).
Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
10. Adopt a resolution adopting a sponsorship policy for City programs and facilities Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 005 adopting a sponsorship policy for City programs and facilities.
Presentation by Heidi Murphy, Director of Library and Recreation.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Nibert/ Balch to approve the item as recommended with an amendment that agreements with a term of longer than 3 years to be brought to Council for approval. Motion passed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
11. Receive an update to the Asset Management Plan Project, CIP No. 24460, and approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Kayuga Solution, Inc. in the not- to-exceed amount of $ 175, 000 for an aggregate project total of $ 863, 270 Recommendation:
1. Accept an update to the Asset Management Plan Project
2. Approve the first amendment to the professional services agreement with Kayuga Solution, Inc. in the not- to-exceed amount of $ 175, 000 for Phase 3 of the Asset Management Plan Project, CIP No. 24460, with a term of March 31, 2026 Presentation by Adam Nelkie, Assistant Director of Public Works and Colin Chung Kayuga).
Mayor Balch opened public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Gaidos/ Nibert to approve the item as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
12. Receive update on residential development proposals on two properties in East Pleasanton, outside the City Limits and 1) Provide direction to proceed with applications for annexation and development in Pleasanton; 2) Provide feedback on key issues relative to the two projects; 3) Approve key terms regarding processing of applications for the Arroyo Lago Project; and 4) Approve Key Terms regarding processing of applications for the East Lakes Project Item continued.
MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
With majority consensus, Mayor Balch requested if the City Manager could contact the East Bay Regional Park District to request a liaison committee meeting about GARMS.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on regional and local agency meetings attended.
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Jocelyn Kwong, City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Balch adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.