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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pleasanton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
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.
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.
Tract 8724 subdivision and Thiessen Street right-of-way vacation
The city finalized the subdivision map process for Tract 8724, including a subdivision improvement agreement with the developer and vacating excess public right-of-way on Thiessen Street.