CITY OF PLEASANTON
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CITY COUNCIL
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MINUTES
Tuesday, September 1, 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 stated 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.
Councilmembers Nibert and Testa stated they would be voting no on item 3 of the consent calendar.
MOTION: It was m/ s by Councilmember Gaidos/ Councilmember 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
Councilmembers Nibert and Testa voted " no" on item 3.
City Manager
1. Approve meeting minutes of July 7, 2026 and July 27, 2026 Recommendation: Approve meeting minutes of July 7, 2026 and July 27, 2026.
City Council Minutes Page 1 of 5
September 1, 2026
Community and Economic Development
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 2308 approving ( 1) initiation of proceedings for annexation P25- 0115), ( 2) General Plan amendments ( P25- 0116), ( 3) rezoning ( P25- 0118), 4) a Planned Unit Development ( PUD- 154) plan for residential development with related on- and off- site infrastructure, and ( 5) a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Tract 8423) associated with the Arroyo Lago residential project Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2308 approving ( 1) initiation of proceedings for annexation ( P25- 0115), ( 2) General Plan amendments ( P25- 0116), 3) rezoning ( P25- 0118), ( 4) a Planned Unit Development ( PUD- 154) plan for residential development with related on- and off- site infrastructure, and ( 5) a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (Tract 8423) associated with the Arroyo Lago residential project.
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 2309 approving the Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement between the City of Pleasanton and 330 Land Company, LLC for the development of the Arroyo Lago residential project filed under Case Nos. P25- 0115, P25- 0116, P25- 0118, PUD- 154, and Tract 8423
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2309 approving the Pre-Annexation and Development Agreement between the City of Pleasanton and 330 Land Company, LLC for the development of the Arroyo Lago residential project filed under Case Nos. P25- 0115, P25- 0116, P25- 0118, PUD- 154, and Tract 8423.
Human Resources
4. Authorize the City Manager to sign the proposed side letter of agreement# 1 amending the hazardous materials elements of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1974 with term ending June 30, 2029
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign the proposed side letter of agreement# 1 amending the hazardous materials elements of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1974 with term ending June 30, 2029.
Library and Recreation
5. Adopt Ordinance No. 2310 updating the Pleasanton Municipal Code Title 2 to modify the duties, frequency of meetings, and maintenance of membership for the Civic Arts, Human Services, Library, and Parks and Recreation Commissions, and City Council Minutes Page 2 of 5 September 1, 2026
modify the membership and meeting frequency for the Youth Commission Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2310 updating the Pleasanton Municipal Code Title 2 to modify the duties, frequency of meetings, and maintenance of membership for the Civic Arts, Human Services, Library, and Parks and Recreation Commissions, and modify the membership and meeting frequency for the Youth Commission.
Public Works
6. Accept Public Improvements performed by Integra Construction Services, Inc., for the Delucchi Park Musical Plaza, CIP No. 26788
Recommendation: Accept the public improvements performed by Integra Construction Services, Inc. for the Delucchi Park Musical Plaza Project, CIP No. 26788, as complete; and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
7. Accept Public Improvements performed by Park Planet, Inc., for the Annual Playground Renovations Project, CIP No. 25745, to renovate the playground at Moller Park
Recommendation: Accept the public improvements performed by Park Planet for the Annual Playground Renovations Project, CIP No. 25745, as complete; and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.
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:
Anthony Mitchell, Abhiram Kata, Akhilesh Madhavan, Moez, Anurag Jain, Indy Grove, Marvin Gibson, Reena Gupta, Michelle Ben Israel, Jamie Yee, Diane Rodriguez, Amudhasudha Madhavan, Madhur Grover.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS
9. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Zone 7 Water Agency for the design, construction, and operation of a Regional Groundwater Development Project - Phase II and Phase III
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Zone 7 Water Agency for the design, construction, and operation of the Regional City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 September 1, 2026
Groundwater Development Project - Phase II and Phase III.
Presentation by Todd Yamello, Utilities Planning Manager.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/ s by Councilmember Eicher/ Councilmember Testa to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Zone 7 Water Agency for the design, construction, and operation of the Regional Groundwater Development Project - Phase II and Phase III. 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: 38 p. m. and reconvened the meeting at 8: 47 p. m.
10. Adopt a resolution 1) amending the General Plan land use designation for 1225 Hopyard Road and 4100 First Street from Public and Institutional( P& I) to High Density Residential( HDR), and 2) amending the Downtown Specific Plan land use designation for 4100 First Street from Public( P) to High Density Residential (HDR); and introduce ordinances to re- zone a portion of each property to Planned Unit Development- High Density Residential ( PUD- HDR), allowing up to 10 residential units on each property, as implementation of Housing Element Program 7. 6. 8 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 072 1) amending the General Plan land use designation for 1225 Hopyard Road and 4100 First Street from Public and Institutional ( P& I) to High Density Residential ( HDR), and 2) amending the Downtown Specific Plan land use designation for 4100 First Street from Public ( P) to High Density Residential ( HDR); and introduce Ordinance Nos. 2311 and 2312 to re- zone a portion of each property to Planned Unit Development- High Density Residential ( PUD- HDR), allowing up to 10 residential units on each property, as implementation of Housing Element Program 7. 6. 8.
Presentation by Shweta Bonn, Senior Planner.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment:
Steve Wright, Judy Merrigan, Heather Brillhard, Mike Serrano, and Ms. Shotwell.
Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MOTION: It was m/ s by Councilmember Gaidos/ Councilmember Eicher to approve the item as recommended adopting Resolution No. 2026- 072 and introducing Ordinance Nos. 2311 and 2312. Motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Mayor Balch Noes: Councilmember Testa
Absent: None
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 September 1, 2026
11. Receive information and provide feedback on a draft community special event support policy
Recommendation: Receive information and provide feedback on a draft community special event support policy.
Presentation by Heidi Murphy, Library and Recreation Director.
Mayor Balch opened public comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Balch closed the public comment.
MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL
By majority consensus, Councilmember Testa requested a discussion at the September 15, 2026 City Council meeting for the City Council to take a position on the CalCities Annual Conference resolution.
COUNCIL REPORTS
The City Council reported on regional and local meetings attended.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES
The City Manager provided updates on the community and organization.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Balch adjourned the meeting at 10: 20 p. m.
J c lyn ont, City Clerk
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 5 September 1, 2026