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Goal Strategy Lead Dept Status Implementation Actions/Comments E.Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs E.2. Develop a plan for strategic external communications to the community that integrates equitable best practices.City Manager's Office On Track Engaged the community with information about City projects and programs (social media, monthly e- newsletters, Pleasanton Pipeline newsletter (water), Pleasanton Progress quarterly newsletter, press releases, website updates, etc.). Incorporated Spanish and Chinese language translation into community engagement efforts around the citywide strategic plan and other priority citywide initiatives. E.Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs E.3. Implement high priority items from the Library and Recreation Strategic Plan. Library and Recreation On Track The Library and Recreation staff have developed an updated strategic plan. Staff are currently developing an Implementation Action Plan. E.Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs E.4. Implement the updated 2024-2028 Economic Development Strategic Plan initiatives.City Manager's Office On Track Implementation is underway with Economic Development staff initiating projects in FY 2023/24 that will enhance Pleasanton's ability to attract, retain and help businesses grow, including a retail inventory assessment and recruitment strategy, creation of a zoning and permitting roadmap to target life sciences and innovation-based businesses, and establishing a partnership with PUSD's workforce development program to cultivate Pleasanton's talent pipeline. Staff completed a Property & Business Improvement District feasibility study to evaluate the current Downtown Business Improvement District with the end goal to enhance economic resiliency in the downtown district. A retail attraction initiative has been developed and work is continuing to evaluate the city's current zoning and permitting for target sectors. Staff is continuing to collaborate with PUSD on workforce development programs. Staff is leveraging partnerships with regional and local business organizations to offer business assistance with events, workshops, and other business support activities. These projects will continue into FY25-FY26. E.Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs E.5. Complete master planning and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document for the Stoneridge Mall Framework. Community Development On Track City Council approved an extension to the Development Agreement, including initial commitment of planning funds by Simon Property Group in June 2024. Meetings were held July-December 2024 with staff and property owners to understand development intent, and develop a master planning strategy. Additional $150,000 in funding to support planning provided by SPG in December 2024. Further progress is expected in 2025, with scope and schedule to be determined. E.Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs E.6. Implement the Housing Element and develop a plan to end homelessness. Community Development On Track The City has taken several actions to advance implementation of the Housing Element including re-zoning all of the Housing Element sites; adopting amendments to the PMC to align with State law requirements as part of the annual Omnibus; launching a pre-approved ADU program; and making progress on a comprehensive update to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and Affordable Housing Fee. Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton City Councils adopted the Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment in spring 2024. E.Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs E.7. Create a livability index to measure community well-being, informed by the biannual community survey.City Manager's Office Not Started Not started due to lack of staff and funding. Tentative to start in FY 2025-2026 pending resource availability. E.Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs E.8. Advance strategies for preserving historic resources and the historic character of the city. Community Development Not Started No funding has been allocated to this project, and insufficient staff resources are available to undertake this effort in FY2025-26. Recommend deferring start to FY 2026-27 E.Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs E.9. Advance the East Pleasanton Specific Plan. Community Development On Track City began active discussion with East Pleasanton property owners in mid-2024, regarding annexation and development of the Arroyo Lago and East Lakes residential projects in Pleasanton, and in August 2024 provided direction to study this item. City Council provided formal direction to accept annexation applications in February 2025, which would advance this effort in 2025. Staff will also proceed with efforts to advance a General Plan policy framework for the broader East Pleasanton area, in 2025, in lieu of a full-scale Specific Plan. ONE Pleasanton Citywide Strategic Plan Year Two Implementation Update 9 Page 61 of 348