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occupancy tax ballot measure for the November 3, 2026, general municipal election Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction on a draft resolution and draft ordinance for a potential local transient occupancy tax ballot measure for the November 3, 2026, general municipal election. Presentation by Aaron Zavala, Assistant to the City Manager. Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Kelly Cousins, Valerie Arkin. Mayor Balch closed the public comment. MOTION: It was m/s by Councilmembers Nibert/Testa to proceed with placement of a local transient occupancy tax ballot measure on the November 3, 2026 election. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Testa, Mayor Balch Noes: None Absent: None MOTION: It was m/s by Nibert/Testa to approve a single rate implementation at 12% beginning in 2027. Mayor Balch requested an amendment to implement the rate in a phased approach beginning at 10% in 2027 and 12% in 2028. AMENDED MOTION: It was m/s by Nibert/Balch to approve the rate with the phased implementation beginning at 10% in 2027 and 12% in 2028. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Eicher, Gaidos, Nibert, Mayor Balch Noes: Councilmember Testa Absent: None Mayor Balch called a recess at 9:09 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:19 p.m. 13. Adopt a resolution approving the City of Pleasanton 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-048 approving the City of Pleasanton 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Presentation by Siew-Chin Young, Public Works Director, and Colin Dixon (EKI Consulting). Mayor Balch opened public comment. The following individuals provided comment: Jamie Yee. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 June 2, 2026