Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pleasanton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with low priority
Cybersecurity and SCADA technology investments
The council spent big on protecting city systems: nearly $935,000 for Darktrace cybersecurity services and about $290,000 to replace aging water-system SCADA servers.
Stalled home development near Foothill High
Two developers building six homes near Foothill High say they've been stuck for three months in a dispute between the city's engineer and their geotechnical engineer. The city manager offered to meet with them and help untangle the review.
First-Wednesday Main Street closures
Testa wants more first-Wednesday Main Street closures, saying the events bring downtown vitality, but the request failed for lack of majority support. A related suggestion from Vic's Diner about moving closure barriers to allow parking access was referred to staff.
Solid waste rate adjustment FY 2026/27
Garbage, recycling, and organics rates go up 2.23% for the fiscal year, as required by the franchise agreement with Pleasanton Garbage Service.
Public meeting disruption policy (SB 707)
A state law now requires cities to keep a two-way remote participation option and to recess and try to restore service if a meeting's remote access is disrupted. The council adopted the policy unanimously by the July 1 deadline.
Water Rate Affordability for Fixed-Income Households
A retiree noted the water bill increase is driven mostly by the fixed connection charge, hitting small households and fixed-income seniors hardest. Staff pointed him to existing discount programs and agreed to follow up.
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.