City Seeks Members for New Downtown Hospitably Guidelines Task Force

The city of Pleasanton is currently accepting applications for five at-large positions on a new ad hoc Downtown Hospitality Guidelines Task Force.

The group will develop a set of guidelines that addresses key elements in creating a positive and responsible environment for downtown vitality.

These could include consistency in hours of operation for venues, allowance of indoor and outdoor music, and acceptable noise levels.

Other appointments to the task force will include representatives from the City Council, Planning Commission and Pleasanton Downtown Association.

The task force will convene in late October and will complete its work by May 2012, with monthly meetings and additional meetings scheduled as needed.

Applicants must be residents of Pleasanton with an interest in the vitality and economic health of downtown Pleasanton, and in making recommendations that balance a vibrant downtown with consideration to the district’s adjacent neighborhoods.

Prospective Task Force members should be available to attend at least one or two meetings per month from October 2011 through March 2012.

The City seeks task force members who are able to do background reading and research, work collaboratively, engage the community in constructive dialogue about issues and opportunities in the downtown district, and can provide input on draft guidelines to be recommended to the City Council.

Interested parties should submit completed applications to the City Clerk’s office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2011. The Pleasanton City Council will confirm task force members at its meeting of October 18, 2011.

Applications are available at the City Clerk’s office, located at 123 Main Street in Pleasanton, or can be downloaded here. For more information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk, at (925) 931-5027.