City of Pleasant Hill - City Council Meeting - November 2, 2026

The City of Pleasant Hill City Council’s regular meeting on November 2, 2026, included two approved procurement actions for City Hall pond and fountain work. The Council authorized a general services agreement with Republic Services for pond drainage and sludge removal. Staff said Republic was the practical available provider after other disposal options were unavailable; the work will be coordinated to reduce disruption to pond wildlife. The Council also unanimously approved a construction contract with All About Building, Inc. for the City Hall pond and fountain rehabilitation. Staff reported two bids and identified All About Building as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The presentation cited a $2,821,500 base bid, while the recommended and approved contract amount was stated as $2,621,500; it also requested a $166,072 contingency and allocations of $100,000 from sidewalk maintenance funds and $75,000 from ADA program funds. Funding sources discussed included Measure K, the general fund, and the capital building project fund. Staff expects construction to finish around May 2027.

The Council also adopted the 2026 citywide speed surveys, including a reduction on part of Morello Avenue from 35 to 30 mph; this was presented as a transportation-safety action, not a purchase or contract award. A county supervisor’s presentation described county programs and funding, including $750,000 in Measure X support for pet-retention services over three years and $5 million for a safe center over three years. The Education Commission presented its annual report and requested that the Council consider allowing commissioners to participate remotely, but no decision was made on that request. Other discussion covered Diwali, school-community connections, housing, and local events.