CITY OF PLEASANTON
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 7, 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. The following individuals provided comment:
Gabrielle Welk.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Nibert/Eicher 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 Council
1. Ratify Commission appointments
Recommendation: Ratify Commission appointments.
Community and Economic Development
2. Actions of the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission Recommendation: Actions of the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission.
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 October 7, 2025
3. Introduce an ordinance amending Title 20 and Title 18 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code to adopt by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Code of Regulations Title 24 Parts 1-12, including the 2024 International Building, Existing Building, Residential, Fire, Wildland-Urban Interface, Property Maintenance, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes; the 2024 Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; the 2023 National Electrical Code and the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 2299 updating various chapters within Pleasanton Municipal Code Title 20 and Title 18 concerning the adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 c.c.r.), including by reference the 2024 International Building, Existing Building, Residential, Wildland- Urban Interface, and Fire Codes; the 2024 Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; the 2023 National Electrical Code and the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen).
4. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 18.106 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, to comply with State law [P25-0026]
Recommendation:
1. Find that the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code is statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and categorically exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303; and
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 2300, find the subject code amendment consistent with the General Plan, and approve Case P25-0026, an amendment to the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC).
5. Introduce an ordinance amending Section 5.28.080 System of Assessments of the Pleasanton Municipal Code, to permit changes to the manner in which the annual assessment is levied within the Downtown Pleasanton Business Improvement District, and to levy the annual assessment for 2026
Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 2301 amending the Pleasanton Municipal Code Section 5.28.080 System of Assessments, to permit changes to the manner in which the annual assessment is levied within the Downtown Pleasanton Business Improvement District, and to levy the annual assessment for 2026.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 October 7, 2025
Finance
6. Accept the monthly disbursement and investment report for August 2025 Recommendation: Accept claim disbursements in the amount of $21,970,118 and the investment report for the month of August 2025.
Library and Recreation
7. Adopt a resolution approving a revised Library Collection Development Policy to comply with AB 1825, the California Freedom to Read Act Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-056 approving a revised Library Collection Development Policy to comply with AB 1825, the California Freedom to Read Act.
Public Works
8. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. for the development of the Stormwater System Management Plan, CIP No. 25659 in the amount not-to-exceed $2,192,186 (inclusive of a 15 percent contingency) for four years
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. for the development of the Stormwater System Management Plan, CIP No. 25659 in the amount not-to-exceed $2,192,186 (inclusive of a 15 percent contingency) for four years.
9. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Park Planet for the Annual Playground Renovations Project, CIP No. 25745 to renovate the playground at Moller Park in the amount not to exceed $166,251 (including a project contingency of $16,625)
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Park Planet for the Annual Playground Renovations Project, CIP No. 25745 to renovate the playground at Moller Park in the not-to-exceed amount of $166,251 (including a project contingency of $16,625)
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to approve and execute amendments to the agreement with Park Planet for an amount not to exceed $16,625 (approximately 10 percent of the agreement amount).
3. Authorize the return of $365,956 of the remaining project funding to the fund balance in the Parks CIP - General Fund (Fund 221) for future eligible projects.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 October 7, 2025
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10. Presentation of a commendation in recognition of Anish Joshi’s attainment of Eagle Scout rank and contributions to the City of Pleasanton
Vice Mayor Nibert presented the commendation to recipient Anish Joshi.
11. Oath of Office for new commission members
Recommendation: The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to new commission members.
12. 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:
Sharon Piekarski, Vin Pohray, Debbie Wallace, and Randy Kramm.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS
13. Public Hearing: Adopt resolutions to amend the Master Fee Schedule for water rates and connection fees and sewer rates, effective January 1, 2026 Recommendation:
1. Hold a public hearing to consider proposed water and sewer rates.
2. Adopt Resolution Nos. 2025-057 and 2025-058 to amend the Master Fee Schedule for water rates and connection fees and sewer rates, effective January 1, 2026
Presentation by Sanjay Gaur and Nancy Phan (Water Resource Economics).
Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Jan Morrison, John Lotoszyuski, Vin Pohray, Randy Kramm, and Grace Scerri.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
Mayor Balch called a recess at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:08 p.m.
Staff reported that a total of 19 protests were received.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 October 7, 2025
MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Eicher to approve the item as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on regional and local meetings attended.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Balch adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Jocelyn Kwong, City Clerk