City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 April 15, 2025
CITY OF PLEASANTON
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 15, 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
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Balch opened public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Eicher/Testa to approve the consent calendar as recommended. 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 February 20, 2025 and March 4, 2025 Recommendation: Approve meeting minutes of February 20, 2025 and March 4, 2025.
Community Development
2. Actions of the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission Recommendation: Actions of the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission.
3. Adopt a resolution to approve the Altamont Settlement Agreement Education City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 April 15, 2025
Advisory Board's $628,665 Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-013 to approve the Altamont Settlement Agreement Education Advisory Board's $628,665 Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
Finance
4. Accept the monthly disbursement and investment report for February 2025 Recommendation: Accept claim disbursements in the amount of $15,483,085 and the investment report for the month of February 2025.
Fire
5. Public Hearing: Receive any protests and adopt a resolution to approve the 2025 Weed Abatement Program and authorize the abatement of weeds, rubbish, dirt, or refuse upon or in front of certain described properties within the City of Pleasanton Recommendation: Receive any protests and adopt Resolution No. 2025-014 to approve the 2025 Weed Abatement Program and authorize the abatement of weeds, rubbish, dirt, or refuse upon or in front of certain described properties within the city of Pleasanton.
6. Introduce an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones Recommendation: Introduce an ordinance designating the fire hazard severity zones within the jurisdiction of the city of Pleasanton as provided to the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department by the State Fire Marshal.
Police
7. Approve Annual Street Closures for 2025
Recommendation: Approve the special events street closures for 2025.
Public Works
8. Adopt a resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for post-collection of recyclable materials processing and diversion services between the City of Pleasanton and Greenwaste Recovery, LLC Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-015 to approve and authorize the execution of an Agreement for Recyclables Materials Processing and Diversion City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 April 15, 2025
Services between the City of Pleasanton and GreenWaste Recovery, LLC., subject to final review and incorporation of non-substantive clerical and administrative corrections. The agreement is fully negotiated and provided with this report (see Attachment 1).
9. Award a construction contract to DPI, Inc. in the amount of $1,048,777 for the Puri Court Storm Drain Improvements Project, CIP No. 25415, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve and execute contract change orders for a project contingency amount not to exceed $157,317
Recommendation:
1. Award a construction contract to DPI, Inc. of Livermore, CA, in the amount of $1,048,777 for the Puri Court Storm Drain Improvements Project, CIP No. 25415.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the construction contract with DPI, Inc.
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works, or authorized staff, to approve and execute contract change orders for a project contingency amount not to exceed $157,317 (approximately 15 percent of the contract).
10. Approve second amendment to the professional service agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for solid waste system technical assistance services to increase amount of the agreement by $125,000 for a total amount not to exceed $325,000 Recommendation: Approve a second amendment to the professional service agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for solid waste system technical assistance services to increase amount of the agreement by $125,000 for a total amount not to exceed $325,000
11. Approve a second amendment to the agreement with Got Power, Inc. to increase the annual not-to-exceed amount by an additional $50,000 per fiscal year with the annual compensation not to exceed $350,000 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and all subsequent fiscal years for the remainder of this agreement, bringing the total compensation to $1,050,000 for the three-year term
Recommendation:
1. Approve a second amendment to the agreement with Got Power, Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed annual amount by an additional $50,000 per fiscal year with the annual compensation not to exceed $350,000 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and all subsequent fiscal years for the remainder of this agreement, bringing the total compensation to $1,050,000 for the three-year term
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with Got Power, Inc.
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MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
12. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April 6-12, 2025 as National Crime Victim's Rights Week
Councilmember Nibert presented the proclamation to recipient Alameda County District Attorney's Office Victim Witness Division.
13. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Fair Housing Month Councilmember Nibert presented the proclamation to recipient Bay East Association of Realtors.
14. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
Councilmember Nibert presented the proclamation to recipients Pleasanton Art League and the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council.
15. Public Comment regarding items not listed on the agenda – Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment:
Shiroy Choskey, Michael Weber, Deepti P., Vicki LaBarge, Guy Houston, Vivek Kumar.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS
16. Review of the Zoning Administrator's approval of a Sign Design Review Application (P24-0731) to install new monument, wall, canopy, and pump signage as part of a rebranding for the Gulf gas station located at 4212 First Street Recommendation: Adopt a resolution upholding the Zoning Administrator’s approval of Case No. P24-0731, subject to the Conditions of Approval in Attachment 1, Exhibit A.
Presentation by Eric Luchini, Senior Planner.
Presentation by the project applicant, Guy Houston.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment:
Linda Kelly, Doug Miller.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
The applicant provided rebuttal comments.
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ORIGINAL MOTION: It was m/s by Eicher/Balch to approve the item recommended by staff.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: It was m/s by Gaidos/Eicher to postpone the item until the May 6, 2025 regular City Council Meeting for staff to complete a planning level inspection regarding design consistency of the project and conformance with the Zoning Administrator's action and provide clarification regarding the timeline of approvals and communications with applicant. The Council also requested that the Zoning Administrator letter be provided to the Council as additional information at the May 6 meeting.
Motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos
Noes: Councilmembers Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch
Absent: None
ORIGINAL MOTION: It was m/s by Eicher/Balch to approve the item recommended by staff. Motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Mayor Balch
Noes: Councilmembers Gaidos, Nibert, Testa
Absent: None
Mayor Balch called a recess at 9:06 p.m. for the applicant to confer with staff. Mayor Balch reconvened the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
MOTION: It was m/s by Gaidos/Eicher to continue the item to the May 6 regular City Council meeting for staff to provide clarification on design refinements and additional information on the timeline of the project. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Testa requested if there was support to pause the interview and appointments process if there is an interest in restructuring City Commissions and Committees. The request failed for lack of majority consensus.
With majority consensus, Mayor Balch requested that staff share additional information as a memorandum to the City Council on how current fees in the Master Fee Schedule are being applied to each of the items on the street closures list. The Council will decide whether to bring the item forward for City Council discussion.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Members of the City Council reported on regional and local meetings attended.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Balch adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
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Jocelyn Kwong, City Clerk