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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pleasanton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sewer rate increase (Prop 218)
A Prop 218 notice for a sewer rate increase is in mailboxes; a resident formally protested the plan, citing an ~80% first-year jump for single-family homes and no cap. The hearing is November 17.
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.
Water meter replacement project approved
The city is spending up to $12.8 million to replace failing water meters — 2,200 are dead right now and about 300 fail every month, which means lost water and lost revenue. A December 2027 state deadline and a June 2028 Zone 7 settlement deadline make speed essential.
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.
Groundwater Supply Project joint implementation with Zone 7
Pleasanton is moving ahead with a project to develop groundwater as a drinking water source, done jointly with Zone 7 Water Agency. It's a long-term play for water reliability in a region dependent on imported water.
Kilkare area drinking water quality (disinfection byproduct mitigation)
The city added $75,000 to its engineer's contract to keep tackling disinfection byproducts in the Kilkare water service area — a drinking water quality concern for those neighborhoods.