Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pleasanton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in environment
Sustainability Awards Program
Pleasanton is planning a new awards program to recognize residents, businesses, schools, and green building projects for their environmental efforts. The Commission will help shape the categories and criteria, and winners would be honored by the City Council during Earth Week.
Water Revenue Bonds for Water System Improvements
The city is borrowing up to $16.5 million through water revenue bonds to pay for improvements to its water system. Because it's a revenue bond, repayment comes from the water enterprise's revenues, not general taxes.
Single-Use Plastics at Farmers Market and Restaurants
A resident described massive single-use plastic produce bags at the farmers market that local garbage service can't compost or recycle. Councilmembers agreed to share StopWaste information and revisit a stalled takeout-plastics ordinance.
Augustin Bernal fuel management project
The city is funding wildfire fuel reduction at Augustin Bernal Park — up to $600,000 in fire department services plus environmental consulting — reducing fire risk for neighborhoods near open space.