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Page 1 of 2 <br />Item #11 <br /> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> <br />September 15, 2026 <br />Library and Recreation <br /> <br />TITLE: ADOPT A MEMORIAL BENCH POLICY <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br />Staff receives regular inquiries from the community about the opportunity for memorial <br />benches in our parks and trails. The proposed Memorial Bench Donation Policy establishes <br />guidelines, standards, and procedures for the installation and care of memorial benches <br />donated to the City of Pleasanton to manage aesthetic impacts, mitigate ongoing maintenance <br />costs, and identify available locations within City parks and trails. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />Currently, the City does not have a standard process for the purchase and installation of <br />Memorial Benches. This is done one by one. The draft policy (Attachment 1), was reviewed by <br />the Parks and Recreation Commission on August 13, 2026. <br /> <br />BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION ACTION <br />At the August 13, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the commission voted <br />unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Memorial Bench Policy <br />(Attachment 1). <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br />Adopting a policy allows for a more efficient and customer-friendly approach to memorial <br />benches within the City. By identifying locations, benches, and costs, the process is <br />streamlined and more user-friendly. <br /> <br />The proposed fee of $5,000 covers all costs associated with the purchase, installation, and <br />maintenance of the bench for 15 years. <br /> <br />OUTREACH <br />No outreach was conducted for this item. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />It is anticipated that the revenue generated by the $5,000 fee will offset the expenses <br />associated with this program. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Adopt a Memorial Bench Policy. <br /> <br /> <br />Page 89 of 318