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response team; and preserving small-town character. She'advised she'hearath'ese things'often'and is <br /> glad the survey reflected their importance. She inquired why people had nd 'opinion :on any given <br /> matter, whether it was for the item not applying to them or if they were of neutral opinion, and noted it <br /> will be a useful data point for future decision consideration. She advised this shows the City is well-run, <br /> praised staff, and noted Pleasanton is a great place to work and play. <br /> do "response to Councilmernber Narum, -Mr Bellow explained they set quotas for responses based on <br /> demographic information fromCensus data:- He noted this does not include how long someone:,has <br /> lived:in"Pleasanton: Headvised-they also looked to have a-balance between the City's`two zip codes: <br /> 'He explained areas overrepresented due to-the email responses were adjusted'and-Weighted to create <br /> ;the'proper representation range: He advised those who'take the online version of the-suniey tend to be <br /> more highly educated than those-,taking:;the'`survey" over -the phone and: takenrinto"account: He <br /> confirmed there was no set quota for residents with children under the age of 19 living in their homes. <br /> He noted the number of households with school-aged children was not"surprising to"him. He..explained <br /> it as phrased as under 19 years of age in anticipation of more people having adult-aged children living <br /> at home due to'the 'pandemic. <br /> Councilmember Narum noted she was pleased with the results given both the pandemic and also <br /> prevailing general attitudes in the Bay Area and nationally. She advised it reflects a good team effort by <br /> staff and its management ,in <br /> She noted the high water and sewer numbers are:eye-opening,but <br /> confirm they are taking the right actions. She explained the PPD has not been able to do its normal <br /> level"of outreach due to the,,pandemic; in addition to negative=national chatter about police. <br /> In response to Councilmember Narum, Mr. Bellow reported the levels of'satisfaction With the PPD are <br /> very high.:He advised the satisfaction levels aresimilar to=other Bay Area suburban communities and <br /> much higherthan'local urban-communities: • - - <br /> Councilmember Narum advised one of her takeaways is to consider parks, open space, and traffic <br /> when considering new developments. She noted the survey reflects how Pleasanton continues to be a <br /> great place to work, live, andplay. <br /> Mayor Brown notedit has been a tough year.and a half with the pandemic and applauded all'staff,was <br /> • able 'to.do,under:the circumstances: She 'advised: it is nice to see appreciation:from residents for <br /> maintaining(services: <br /> In response to Mayor Brown, Mr. Bellow noted there was a correction'from the topline'results adjusting <br /> a few factors and ethnicity was one of them so she may not be looking at the right version of the <br /> demographic data. He clarified:the-survey is-exclusive of adultresidents-while the census data includes <br /> all residents. Heiadvised in a'communitywith an increase in'immigration over the past:10=15 years:::like <br /> Pleasanton, the:older residents will .skew toy be whiter than the census'data:which also;accounts-for <br /> children. He advised this impacts the survey's target population and its demographic quotas; He agreed <br /> the unrepresented youth are more inclined to strongly support the skate park. <br /> Mayor. Brown-advised:.the survey confirms Pleasanton'is a:fantastic.place to live;'work,'-and raise a <br /> family,"even compared to'its .neighbors.:She lamented.missing:he'survey in 2019 but noted -2017 <br /> .provides"a good look back to see how the City is doing. She advised water,safety,discussions will be <br /> important. She thanked Mr? Bellow for the survey and'his presentation." <br /> • <br /> 12. Introduction of proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City:of Pleasanton"and:the <br /> Pleasanton City Employees' Association/AFSCME Local 955 with term ending March 31, 2025 <br /> Director,of'H'uman.Resources and Labor'Relations Debra Gill reported the Pleasanton,City-Employees' <br /> Association,(PLEA)' is the City's:.largest labor group: PCEA :represents 206 'employees across •66 <br /> .widely-varying classifications whose-Memorandum of Understanding expires-on March-31, 2022. She <br /> City Council Minutes Page 6 of 14 October 19,2021 <br />