Katherine Leigh Wisinski

The council discussed various community matters, including the recent Fourth of July celebration and updates regarding the Federal Correctional Institute in Dublin. Staff provided a detailed update on coordination efforts with neighboring cities and Alameda County concerning the facility's potential use, noting that current federal communications indicate no present plans for its use as a detention facility. Additionally, the council heard from community members regarding a proposed housing development project that is currently facing delays in the engineering and geotechnical review process, and received an invitation to an upcoming annual fundraising barbecue for the Community of Character.

The City of Pleasanton's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan assesses the availability and reliability of its water supplies and current and projected water use over a 20-year planning horizon, addressing challenges from climate change and development. Key strategic areas include managing increasing water demands, with potable and recycled water demands projected to rise by 41% and 25% respectively by 2045. The plan outlines the City's primary reliance on Zone 7 for potable water, reintroduction of its own groundwater supply through the Joint Groundwater Wells project, and expanded use of recycled water. It confirms the City met its 2020 conservation target and is well-positioned to maintain water service reliability through droughts, supported by a Water Shortage Contingency Plan to address potential shortfalls.

This memorandum outlines the communications and reporting strategy for the ONE Pleasanton Strategic Plan, approved in October 2023. The plan defines the City's vision, mission, and values, identifying citywide goals, strategies, and implementation actions for the period of 2023-2028. It focuses on seven top strategic priorities, which include Emergency Preparedness, Asset Management/Infrastructure Needs and Funding, Water Supply and Quality, and Economic Development and East Pleasanton. The strategic framework aims to align available resources and staff capacity with critical needs, providing a clear path for translating strategies into action.

The Planning Commission reviewed the Arroyo Lago residential development project, discussing its history of planning and coordination between the county and the city. The commission addressed specific design components, including grading plans to ensure compatibility with existing neighborhoods, rear yard setbacks, and housing styles. Key items discussed included the formation of a community facility district for project maintenance, the applicant's contribution toward the future El Charro Road, the inclusionary zoning ordinance for affordable housing, and the traffic calming measures like a new roundabout on Busch Road. The commission also reviewed environmental impact findings, noting that the project's impacts were similar to those previously analyzed at the county level.

The Commission received a presentation from the Parks Manager regarding the impact of budget reductions for the current fiscal year on the Parks Division. Key topics discussed included the elimination or reduction of contract services such as mowing, edging, trash collection, and median maintenance, and the resulting shift of these responsibilities to existing city staff. The impacts of reduced staffing levels, increased wear on maintenance equipment, and an increase in citizen-generated requests for service due to aesthetic and maintenance concerns in public areas were also reviewed.