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RESOLUTION NO. PC-2026-18 <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON <br />RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CITY-INITIATED <br />AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, AND <br />REZONINGS OF TWO (2) SITES, AS FILED UNDER CASE NO. P26-0255, TO ALLOW <br />UP TO TEN (10) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON EACH PROPERTY <br />WHEREAS, subsequent to certification of the Housing Element by the State <br />Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on August 25, 2023, and <br />readoption of the Housing Element by the City Council on September 19, 2023, the City <br />of Pleasanton (“City”) is implementing Program 7.6.8 of the Housing Element to allow <br />opportunity for up to 20 units by rezoning two properties as identified in Government Code <br />Section 65913.5; and <br />WHEREAS, the increased density authorized by this action is consistent with the <br />City’s obligation to affirmatively further fair housing pursuant to Government Code Section <br />8899.50; <br />WHEREAS, the properties have existing and proposed General Plan, Downtown <br />Specific Plan, and zoning land use designations as identified in Attachment 1 to this <br />resolution; and <br />WHEREAS, since modifications to the land use designations of the General Plan <br />are proposed for some of the properties, the City notified potentially affected Native <br />American tribes as provided by the State Native American Heritage Commission, in <br />accordance with the requirements of Senate Bill 18; and <br />WHEREAS, on June 24, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public <br />hearing to consider the proposed actions; and <br />WHEREAS, at its duly noticed public hearing of June 24, 2026, the Planning <br />Commission considered all public testimony, relevant exhibits, and recommendations of <br />the City staff concerning Case No. P26-0255. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Planning Commission of the City of <br />Pleasanton does resolve, declare, determine, and order the following: <br />Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by <br />reference into this resolution. <br />Section 2. Recommends the City Council find the actions exempt from the <br />California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Government Code Section 65913.5(a) <br />(3), which specifically exempts actions taken to amend the General Plan, local <br />ordinances, or other local regulations adopted in accordance with Government Code <br />Section 65913.5 from environmental review. <br />        <br />