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Qy�NSAN, City Council Meeting - Submit Submitted On: j your written public comment Nov 7, 2023, 10:10AM PST e 0G City of Pleasanton i.OA p<A RNF ii P4 Full Name First Name: Anuradha Last Name: Singh Email (this entry is disclosable anuradha.111066@gmail.com if included) City Council Meeting Date November 07, 2023 Agenda Item Number 16 Comments I am writing to protest the proposed water rate increases like many of my neighbors and fellow residents. While I support the city's efforts, a massive increase like this over the next 3 years "because rates have not been increased since 2011" is not a valid reason to slam residents with these increases. Better rebates, incentives, monitoring programs should be available. For example, how does the city ensure that potable water is not being used to wash the outdoors by residents? Residents that follow the rules and work hard to conserve water should not be left to absorb the costs of those who do not, especially since I am not sure how any rules will be enforced going forward. I am not convinced that rate increases will stop in 2026. Other utilities, HOA, etc... have all increased their fees and soon, Pleasanton will not be as easy or enjoyable to live in. There is always too much focus on increasing fees just to pinch enough but not to really push out residents, but not enough on how the city plans to ensure these are the last increases for the next 13 years (2011-2024). If the city can explain that, you will likely have more support.