1 First-Ever 100% Affordable Family Apartments Moving Forward
Council gave unanimous preliminary direction to move forward with a term sheet for BRIDGE Housing's proposed 142-unit, 100% affordable family apartment complex in Hacienda Business Park (4780 Chabot Drive, walking distance to the BART station). This is the first City-supported 100% affordable family project in Pleasanton's history. Unlike past city-funded projects focused on seniors, over half of these units will be two and three bedroom apartments for families.
Council supported redirecting $10.3M in inclusionary housing in-lieu fees from an upcoming townhome development and using the Lower Income Housing Fund (LIHF) or fee deferrals- rather than the General Fund- to cover up to $8.4M in City impact/permit fees, while asking the developer to explore additional off-site parking options.
2 Consent Calendar Approved (5–0)
Items 1–6 passed unanimously, including Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant applications and the monthly investment report. Council requested that staff provide the text of Resolution 2024-003 following public comment regarding Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trails Committee (BPTC) review of grant applications.
3 Electricity Bills, E-Bike Rebates & Clean Energy
Ava Community Energy, Pleasanton's local nonprofit power provider, shared that it has saved local customers nearly $3 million since 2018 and cut its electricity generation rates by 10–15% in 2026. Ava also highlighted its popular e-bike rebate program and EV fast-charging expansion. When asked by the Council about youth e-bike safety and whether rebate money should go toward lowering power bills instead, Ava clarified that rebates only apply to lower-speed commuter e-bikes, include safety gear incentives, and help reduce local traffic congestion.
4 Local Business Milestones & City News
Local Favorites Celebrated: The City honored 173 Pleasanton businesses celebrating 15 to 50 years in town—including local spots like Hanabi Sushi (15 years), Subway on Santa Rita (20 years), Safeway (30 years), and 50-year icons Design Electric and Richert Lumber.
Sewer Rates: A public hearing on proposed sewer rate increases is set for November 17. One resident submitted a formal protest during the meeting, noting single-family rates would jump from roughly $31 to $57 in the first year.
Storm Prep & Events: Ahead of a wet El Niño winter, residents can pick up free sandbags 24/7 at 3333 Busch Road (bring a shovel; limit 10 per trip) and sign up for text alerts via AC Alert. The annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade takes place downtown on Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m.
In Memoriam: The meeting adjourned in memory of former Pleasanton Mayor and Councilmember Tom Pico Jr., who served from 1992 to 2004
5 Debate Over Arroyo Mocho Trail Gate Openings
Pleasanton Meadows residents spoke out against a city proposal to open trail gates at Martin Avenue, West Las Positas Boulevard, and Stoneridge Drive along the north bank of the Arroyo Mocho canal. Neighbors raised concerns about backyard privacy, crime, and a steep, unguarded 30-degree drop-off into the creek bed that could be dangerous for walkers and e-bike riders. One former Trails Committee member supported opening the gates to give kids a safer biking route away from busy streets. Residents can share further feedback when the Bike, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee reviews the draft master plan in November or December.
