CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET

Page 3 of 8 • Repair & Maintain Local Roads • Maintain Public Safety Services & Facilities • Operate Effective Stormwater Systems • Invest in Quality Parks & Open Spaces • Improve Economic Vitality • Continue Library Services • Provide Youth & Senior Programs As of late May, the City has received more than 3,100 responses to the community survey, with Protect 911 Emergency Services (1,893 responses) and Maintain Public Safety Service & Facilities (986 responses) as the two most highly-ranked priorities. Repair & Maintain Local Roads (544 responses) was ranked third, followed by the remaining five priorities all closely ranked. The chart below displays the number of first place votes each message received. Respondents were consistent in how they ranked different priorities overall. The commentary provided in the survey responses was mostly aligned with Pleasanton’s current needs list. However, additional commentary was collected from online respondents. Recurring messages included: • Emphasizing public safety as a priority; more neighborhood patrols • Concern about additional taxes, and cost of living • Aversion to development, high-density housing, and associated traffic concerns • Drinking water quality & water rates • Investing in downtown to make it a destination (retail, restaurants, etc.) • Interest in steps the City has already taken to reduce costs/spend efficiently • Appreciated the opportunity to leave feedback and engage. Notably, water was not included among the priorities in the survey as the City’s Water Fund is separate from the General Fund in that the cost to operate and maintain the City’s water program comes from service charges. Providing reliable, safe drinking water is a top priority, and the City has prioritized a number of water-related projects over the past 18 months to ensure the City's delivery of quality water throughout the community. Community Presentations Since February 2024, City executive team members have been meeting with community leaders and local organizations and groups to bring awareness of the City’s financial position and gather questions and solicit feedback to provide to the City Council. In all, staff met with 25 community groups, connecting with several hundred residents and non-profit and business representatives. Among the groups that received the presentation were: • Service clubs, such as Pleasanton Rotary and Lions clubs • Cultural groups, including Pleasanton Art League, Museum on Main, and the Community of Character Collaborative Boards • Business organizations, including the Pleasanton Downtown Association and Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, and the City-Business Partners meeting (including Page 309 of 428