Board of Business and Neighborhood Services Meeting Summary - April 23, 2026
Board of Business and Neighborhood Services Meeting Summary - April 23, 2026
The Board of Business and Neighborhood Services met on April 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM to consider several service agreements, contract amendments, and a floodplain permit appeal. The board approved all proposed contracts and heard testimony on a historic structure exemption appeal.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the meeting minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting, unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Colin Davis, homeowner at 5204 East Pleasantwood Parkway, presented an appeal of a floodplain permit determination. He argued that his home is a historic structure (contributing building in the Pleasanton Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places), and that the proposed foundation repair (installation of push piers) qualifies for an exemption from the definition of non-substantial improvement. He provided evidence that the 2018 bathroom addition did not affect the historic status and that the current work would not do so either. He requested the permit be granted.
Discussion Items
- Service Agreements for Highways and Grass Mowing Abatement (Items 2026 C1008, 1009, 1010): Staff presented three new two-year service agreements with Einstein X9 Lawn and Tree Service LLC, Green Earth Lawn Services, and Property Masters LLC for mowing and abatement services. Fee schedule: $170 per lot under one acre, $20 for photos of already cut lots. Not-to-exceed compensation limits: $300,000, $270,000, and $200,000 respectively. Staff explained the enforcement process (MAC complaints, inspection, notification, vendor action). Each agreement was approved individually with unanimous votes.
- Amendment to Safe Built LLC Contract (Item 2026 C1011): Staff recommended a $90,000 increase to the not-to-exceed amount for structural plan review services, bringing it to $480,000. The contract expires June 30, 2026, with no term extension. Staff noted this should have been included with earlier amendments. Approved unanimously.
- Extension of John C. Krauss Contract (Item 2026 C1012): Staff recommended a one-year extension of the professional services agreement for administrative law judge services, with no changes to hourly rates or not-to-exceed amount. Mr. Krauss presides over hearings for property safety and maintenance programs. Approved unanimously.
- NTE Increase for CaliMet Civil Contractors (Item 2026 C1013): Staff requested an increase of $64,341.90 for the illegal dumping mitigation/alleyway rehabilitation phase two, bringing total to $1,535,918.89. The change was due to a portion of alley previously identified as asphalt being concrete, requiring more expensive materials. The project is within budget. Approved unanimously.
- Floodplain Permit Determination Appeal (Item 2026 C1014): Colin Davis presented his appeal. City staff, including floodplain administrator Marie Siggins and prosecutor Caitlin Campbell, testified that the property is a historic structure, the proposed work would not affect its historic designation, and approval would not put the city at risk of non-compliance or cause public harm. Staff recommended approval. The board will issue a written decision within 30 days.
Key Outcomes
- All four contract items (C1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013) were approved unanimously.
- The appeal (C1014) was heard; a written decision is pending.
- The next meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in Room T260 at the City-County Building.
Meeting Transcript
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