City Council Minutes Page 1 of 6 July 7, 2026
CITY OF PLEASANTON
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sodergren reported there was no reportable action.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Balch opened public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
Vice Mayor Gaidos recused from voting on item 3 due to proximity of his residence.
MOTION: It was m/s by Gaidos/Eicher to approve the consent calendar as recommended. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eich er, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
Police
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing application to the State of California Office of Traffic Safety's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the amount of $83,956 and approve a budget amendment in the Miscellaneous Operating Grants Fund if awarded
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-054 to authorize the submittal of an application for the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 July 7, 2026
Enforcement Program Grant for $83,956 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents, and appropriate $62,967 in grant revenues and corresponding expenditures in the Miscellaneous Operating Grants Fund (Fund 116) in fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 if the grant is approved. The remaining $20,989 will be included in the FY 2027-28 budget.
2. Adopt a resolution accepting grant funding from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program in the amount of $81,071 and approve budget amendments in the Miscellaneous Operating Grants Fund
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-055 to authorize the acceptance of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) for $81,071 and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents and approve the budget amendment in the Operating Grants Fund.
3. Approve a City-sponsored street closure on second street between Kottinger Drive and Abbie Street for Halloween on October 31, 2026
Recommendation: Approve a street closure on Second Street between Kottinger Drive and Abbie Street for Halloween on October 31, 2026.
Public Works
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Zone 7 Water Agency for municipal and industrial water supply
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Zone 7 for municipal and industrial water supply.
5. Receive an update on annual review of the City's Sewer System Management Plan for calendar year 2025
Recommendation: Receive an update on the annual review of the City’s Sewer System Management Plan for calendar year 2025.
6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into Professional Services Agreements with Zoon Engineering, Consor North America, Inc., and 4Leaf, Inc. for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services, each in an amount not to exceed $333,333 for a three-year term, with options for two one-year extensions Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into Professional Services Agreements with Zoon Engineering, Consor North America, Inc., and 4Leaf, Inc. for on- call construction management and inspection services, each in an amount not-to-exceed $333,333 for a three-year term, with options for two one-year City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 July 7, 2026
extensions;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreements; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve individual task authorizations up to $100,000, and authorize the City Manager to approve individual task authorizations up to $200,000. Task authorizations exceeding $200,000 shall be presented to the City Council for consideration.
7. Accept public improvements performed by O'Grady Paving Inc., for the Annual Resurfacing and Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 25503, and approve budget amendments
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Annual Street Resurfacing & Reconstruction Project, CIP No. 25503, as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion pursuant to California Civil Code section 9204;
2. Authorize the release of retention in the amount of approximately $204,126 to O’Grady Paving, Inc. 30 calendar days after recordation of the Notice of Completion;
3. Approve a budget amendment to return $64,354 in remaining project funding to the fund balance in the Street CIP-General Fund (Fund 211) for future projects; and
4. Approve a budget amendment to return $370,841 in remaining project funding to the fund balance in the Gas Tax Fund (Fund 160) for future eligible projects.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
8. 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:
Reena Gupta, Johnny Roland, Linda Kelly, Vamshi, Alok Damireddy, Kelly Cousins, James Sandler, and Mike Katz-Lacabe.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS
9. Adopt a resolution ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Pleasanton a measure to approve a Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax increase; requesting that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors permit consolidation of the City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 July 7, 2026
measure and related materials with the general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026; directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis; and provide direction on written ballot arguments
Recommendation: Place a Transient Occupancy Tax measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot, including approval of the following legislative actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-056 ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Pleasanton a measure to approve a Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax increase; requesting that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors permit consolidation of the measure and related materials with the general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026; and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis.
2. Provide direction on the filing of written ballot arguments. Staff recommends that the City Council elect to file a written argument in support of the measure and form an ad hoc subcommittee of two Council members to draft the primary argument and any rebuttal.
Presentation by Aaron Zavala, Assistant to the City Manager.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Guy Houston.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Nibert/Eicher to adopt a resolution ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Pleasanton a measure to approve a Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax increase; requesting that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors permit consolidation of the measure and related materials with the general municipal election to be held on November 3, 2026; and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
MOTION: It was m/s by Gaidos/Testa to elect to file a written argument in support of the measure and form an ad hoc subcommittee of two Council members with Councilmember Nibert and Councilmember Eicher, to draft the primary argument and any rebuttal and submit on behalf of the City Council/ Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
10. Continued from June 16, 2026 - Review an application for Sign Design Review to City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 July 7, 2026
rebrand an existing 76 Gas Station and Circle K Market to Shell Gasoline and FastFill Market located at 4191 First Street, filed as Case No. P25-0300 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-057 upholding the Zoning Administrator’s denial of Case No. P25-0300, subject to the findings. Alternatively, the City Council may, based on its de novo review of the application, elect to approve the project, either consistent with the Planning Commission's determination, in alignment with the applicant's proposal, or with further modifications. If electing to approve the project, staff would recommend the City Council adopt a resolution with the same or similar findings and conditions of approval made by the Planning Commission.
Presentation by Eric Luchini, Senior Planner.
The project applicant, represented by Guy Houston, provided remarks.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment:
Kelly Cousins and Linda Kelly. Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Testa/Nibert to deny the application.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: It was m/s by Mayor Balch/Councilmember Eicher to approve the project and adopt the same findings and conditions of approval as made by the Planning Commission. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor Balch called a recess at 8:51 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
11. Continued from June 16, 2026 - Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with Core & Main LP for the water meter Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $10,262,257 for capital expenditures and $2,514,096 for operation services, and authorize a five percent aggregate contingency for Project implementation
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an AMI CPX Agreement with Core & Main LP for the Water Meter and Advanced Metering Infrastructure Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $10,262,257;
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an AMI OPX Agreement with Core & Main LP, for the software services, network services, and future water meters purchases in an amount not to exceed $2,514,096; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve and execute change orders for the awarded agreements for an aggregate amount of up to five percent, not to exceed $513,113.
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Presentation by Joe Calabrigo, Interim City Manager.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/s by Councilmembers Eicher/Gaidos 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
Coun
cilmember Nibert requested a future discussion at a City Council meeting regarding the FCI Dublin facility. The request failed for lack of majority consensus.
Councilmember Testa requested a future discussion at a City Council meeting to update the City's sign ordinance. The request failed for lack of majority consensus.
Councilmember Testa requested a discussion to update gas station signage guidelines.
Interim City Manager Calabrigo stated a scope of work could be prepared. The request was approved by majority consensus.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on regional and local meetings attended.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES
The City Manag
er provided informational updates on the community and organization.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Balch
adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
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Jocelyn Kwong, City Clerk