CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET 7-21-26

Attachment 1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-X A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON APPROVING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FUNDS FOR THE GROUNDWATER SUPPLY PROJECT WHEREAS, historically, the City’s groundwater production quota of 3,500 acre-feet per year has supplied 20 to 30 percent of the City of Pleasanton’s annual water demand; and WHEREAS, in 2019 and 2022, the City’s groundwater wells were placed out of service after per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were detected above advisory levels; and WHEREAS, in October 2023, the City completed the Water Supply Alternatives Study that assessed multiple strategies to regain the use of City’s groundwater production quota and recommended to pursue development of new groundwater wells in the Bernal groundwater subbasin through establishment of the Groundwater Supply Project; and WHEREAS, in April 2026, the City Council approved moving forward with the implementation of the Groundwater Supply Project in partnership with Zone 7; and WHEREAS, the Groundwater Supply Project will also require improvements to the City’s water distribution system that are the sole responsibility of the City; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the Groundwater Supply Project, including the City’s share of the groundwater supply improvements to be jointly constructed with Zone 7 and the City’s sole cost for distribution improvements, is estimated at approximately $27.5 million in 2026 dollars; and WHEREAS, the City desires and intends to apply for financing and/or financial assistance related to the Groundwater Supply Project from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 1. The Director of Public Works (the “Authorized Representative”) or designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the Entity, a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of the Groundwater Supply Project. SECTION 2. The Authorized Representative, or his/her designee, is designated to provide for assurance, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto. SECTION 3. The Authorized Representative, or his/her designee, is designated to represent the City in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Page 98 of 923