Agenda packet — Livermore City Council, March 14, 2022 (part 2 of 2)

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments No airport expansion NO jets
Respect zoning and the character of neighborhoods
Downtown sidewalks and parking garage could be cleaned more frequently Trash cans downtown need to be emptied more frequently on weekends Basically a need for more services downtown
No recycled drinking water
Support more rooftop solar on homes and require solar installations on all new commercial buildings Prohibit city diesel landscaping equipment to improve air quality No airport expansion… lead in aviation fuel is not acceptable for health of our children in nearby schools. Noise levels of proposed airport expansion exceed current city and county noise limits and are unacceptable for those living near airport and citywide… We hear those 737 jets all over town …Not tolerable Expand Ricon and Springtown libraries
Add more fire and police and bring down response times…Add larger park downtown Expand Recycled water for landscaping NOT for drinking WATER,,,make sure we have enough for any future development...in fact don't plan any future development until water is guaranteed. I am alarmed actually to how we just keep on planning to grow during this drought...farmers don't plant if they don't have reliable water but yet we keep planting houses and businesses.

I want a beautiful park downtown, not the Eden Housing project. I don’t care how much money we lose if Eden doesn’t get put in where it is now designated to be.

NO to the airport expansion. We have 3 major airports already: San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland all between 28 to 46 miles away. We don’t need a fourth in our own backyard. The northern half of town does not need nor want huge jets flying overhead.

Airport - the frequency of small jet flights, and their associated noise, has increased considerably. Bringing in larger planes would have a very large, very bad impact.

The current Eden project downtown is not what was voted on I hope it can be altered to preserve what is left of downtown, including parking.

Listen to your constituents on Eden Housing project and the airport expansion. I realize we need more low income housing, but it does't need to be in the main square of our town. Expansion of the airport benefits very few of our residents, but it does diminish the quality of life for a lot of the residents, especially those living in the flight path of the airport. For the size of our city, we seem to have an inordinate number of homeless. We need Many of us residents are very concerned about our Livermore Airport (LVK) becoming busier with more flights of all types of aircraft - especially more noisy jets using LVK. We bought our home almost 29 years ago and it was rare to see a jet on the approach to LVK and now we are seeing and hearing many noisy jets flying over our neighborhood - some days 10 to 12 jets a day. Our Livermore City Council several years ago voted to allow a Do street repairs and neighborhood maintenance equally - including north of downtown.

Legacy's failure is an opportunity to include low-income housing that would have been on the catalyst site. The developer will likely ask for concessions when they finally find a builder, make sure the City residents also benefit.

City should create incentives for a grocery in the Pacific Ave shopping center. It has been abandoned for

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments Creating Housing for young and old rich and poor;
Preserving Water for drinking and agriculture; Supporting lower and higher education for all children and adults; Encouraging business opportunities for the long term and incorporating businesses into the community fabric; Providing community supported entertainment for youth and adults through sports and the arts; Continue to acknowledge our connection to the past and to be open to changes for the future; Jobs are essential.

Make it easier for high school graduates and retirees to stay instead of fleeing. The mass exodus of people seeking a more financially balanced lifestyle is saddening.

The airport/city are in a position that prohibits any action being taken against jet/plane activity once a plane is in the air. There is no recourse or punishment other than a letter to the offending pilot/owner. The airport is zoned to allow expansion. Until the city finds a method for protecting its citizens from even more noise from jets in the future, it needs to change the airport zoning to stop expansion until reasonable solution can be found A. Consider long-term effects of high density housing impacting infrastructure:

1. water usage: how many faucets, toilets, showers in multi-unit structures?

2. sewage hookups: how many hookups in multi-unit structures?

3. emergency response: how are police, fire, ambulance, PGE, city maintenance, garbage able to respond to areas with narrow streets and limited parking? How will neighbors be able to exit their units when emergency crews are blocking the street access?
I think that Livermore needs more access to public transportation in general, but especially Bart, as we are pretty far into the East Bay and Bart is a convenient way to get around. I also think that it's important to preserve our little downtown, and stop building all this low income housing. It takes away from the cute town feel that Livermore has. Keep the parks; it should feel open and natural. We don't need to make Livermore a metropolitan Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 created a highway system to replace the earlier 1912 Lincoln Highway, Route 66, etc. Downtown Livermore was spared because the main road went eastwest and the new road was placed well north of downtown. Hwy 580 was a monstrosity to other parts of the east bay, from castro valley to downtown oakland, 580 construction obliterated whole neighborhoods and shopping areas that were 100 years #NAME?
In my opinion, the General Plan (GP) should improve levels of respect and trust between members of the community and the city council. The GP should guarantee communication that leads to respect and trust.

There a few issues we as citizens of this awesome community need to address. Firstly, how can we move forward on the important things if we have a group of people who choose not to listen. There could be discussion on this issue that would take up entirely too much space but the fact remains. Our elected officials have their own idea for what’s good for us. So far, their lack of openness hD been disappointing. When we as Access to housing and transportation, across ALL income groups.

A more culturally informed and sensitized law enforcement that continually engages with the community.

A high-performing school district.

Getting the unhoused off the streets and establishing stronger partnerships with faith-based institutions and non- profits to help the unhoused reintegrate into the mainstream.

Enabling and encouraging narratives that foster inclusiveness, respect, and anti-racism.

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments Major concerns with all the tall buildings going in literally everywhere. It’s so depressing to see the views we once had be overtaken by these hideous rack and stack homes. Way too many people and traffic because of all these crammed in houses or condos or whatever they are. I feel like when I drive downtown the buildings are looming over. Livermore’s ranching history and small town feel is why people live here and stay here. It’s not I want to make sure the police department has community oversight. We created a police force to keep us safe; we need to make sure they keep that in mind for ALL Livermore residents. Of all skin tones. In every The 2017 outreach found a "common theme" was people didn't want high density housing downtown, and buildings should be limited to 2-3 stories, yet we have the four-story high density Legacy under construction, and the Council approved the four-story high density Eden Housing project. The Council needs to follow its own Keep the city safe and family friendly. Don't build high rises downtown blocking the view of the hills and adding to traffic congestion in the central area. Don't narrow roads...that makes it more difficult/complicated and congested for cars and increases accidents. Add lighting for better visibility on streets. Don't pollute north livermore above Springtown with solar farm and batteries. Don't put new housing so close to the I understand that some people want to keep the city with a small town feel, with very low population density and high relative density of private, large vehicles. That model is not sustainable. A modern city cannot prioritize cars over people. It should be a pedestrian, bicycle, and public transport friendly city including extending BART.

Besides, the city should prepare for the extreme weather related to climate change, and add energy efficiency reduce the need for parking by expanding the Livermore trolley coverage throughout the city Fri PM -Sun early afternoon. If people can park at shopping malls or public parking places near their homes and hop on to a trolley to get to the downtown, that would address several concerns being debated right now. Make the trolley electric Please do not put up Housing community in downtown. Improve parking situation. Widen roads on Tesla and Vasco to accommodate traffic. A pressing issue is the lack of side walk on Tesla and Vasco for pet walkers.

The City spent $500,000 from spring to fall of 2017 for a public outreach program to determine what the top issues were... The top five concerns were #1 Parking… #2 Community Character… #3 Open Space… #4 Traffic/Roadways/Walkways… #5 Downtown Hotel… #6 New Retail Uses… #7 Hotel Location… #8 Cultural Facilities… #9 Public Finance… #10 Housing.

I've lived in Livermore for 32 years. I've always loved the small town feel of this area and would hate for that atmosphere to change. Tall buildings in the downtown area are not conducive to that small town ambiance.

Low income housing is fine but not at the expense of the larger Central Park.

Parking appropriate to the kinds of cars we have here ( and that includes a lot of pick up trucks) would be good.

Had I wanted to live in Walnut Creek or Berkeley I would have moved there.

Lets stop the Airplane flying above the residential area. Airplane noise plus lead poisoning is a serious health issue. City should do something about it, its hight time.

I like affordable housing north of Railroad Ave so that Livermore can have a vibrant park on the old Lucky site.

We need affordable housing and we need a destination park.

I like the open space around Livermore that has been preserved by our Urban Growth Boundary; open space in the city with parks for everyone to use; inclusionary affordable housing that is distributed in developments throughout the city and not segregated in one area; public amenities in the downtown - parks, shopping, restaurant, cultural facilities, adequate public parking; no blocks of 4 story housing in the downtown where there We need more underground parking in the downtown core area, especially if current parking areas are going to be converted in the development. And let's re-open discussions about a BART station - it was such a shame that Downtown does not have sufficient parking even on weekdays. Multi storey parking would be good.

Public transportation is huge. It is non existent on the south side of Livermore. Schools are greatly impacted at drop off and pick up times because of it.

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments Bigger parking spaces (no small sizes that are hard to get into and out of).

More green space downtown. Less housing in the area between Railroad and First St. More housing could be We don’t need another fountain downtown. Are you kidding me with a third fountain at the intersection of Bike/ped safety. More protected bike lanes. Cars and trucks drive too fast and are too large to safely share the If more housing is needed then adequate parking needs to go hand-in-hand. At least 2 spots per unit.

Don't mirror Dublin's stack and pack development. Unlike them, we have a downtown, let's preserve it.

The theme of "small town feel" seems pretty loaded. To me it screams of nativism. It essentially tells people to stay out, but the plan for the next 20 years should encourage growth in a smart way.

We MUST address the out of control building of Stack and Pack housing. We do not have the water, electricity and roads to support this rapid growth. PLEASE keep our beautiful downtown resident and tourist friendly by focusing on safety, open space, parking, litter/graffiti free. Many homeless people do NOT want to be homeless.

We need mental, physical, dental health support for our homeless residents and job training so they can get back Reallocate funding to support mental health and human services. Create a support structure for our un-housed community.

Also, fix infrastructure that’s in disrepair or old. For example, my neighborhood sidewalks do not have handicap dips. This greatly decreases accessibility, walkability, even biking. If we want to get people out of their cars (and We need more housing, but more density should be along our major transit corridors, ACE, present Wheels routes, Downtown, and freeway corridors. We also need to limit traffic coming through residential areas avoiding the freeway, but treating our streets as freeway; they rarely drive 40 MPH or less on 35 MPH roads and routinely encroach upon the bike lanes, including passing on the right on one lane roads. It isn’t safe to bike our We should build more dense, affordable housing in Livermore! I’m a young adult who grew up in the Bay Area and who wants to stay here for the rest of my life and it genuinely feels like Bay Area nimbyism is going to cause that dream to be out of reach. We need more housing. We need more dense, walkable places. We need better public transit. I also value open space and conservation. The way to reduce sprawl is to build up, not out. I Stop the three and four story housing downtown. It is destroying our small town environment. Worse yet, the city has decided that it is OK to build dense housing with insufficient parking for those living there. The lack-of- parking issue is the same even for housing that is not downtown. even 1.5 parking spots per unit is not enough, as can be witnessed at any of the large apartment complexes in town. The streets around those complexes are Please STOP the high rise buildings downtown, do it elsewhere if you must. Love the small town feel Livermore has now. Many people are leaving California for many reasons, overgrowth is one of them. If I wanted to live in Maintain small town feel with responsible growth. Watching Dublin’s growth and seeing the traffic in their town is sad. It adds to congested 580 traffic.

With small town approach, offer leadership/equity/ belonging centered leadership programs for middle schoolers and adults. Livermore must teach about others who are different from them and provide better global Please STOP building houses! Our small town can not handle any more traffic.

Please keep our downtown quaint with buildings that don’t go higher than two stories. We also love our unique selection of independent shops that are downtown.

Please stop building on our beautiful hills. Our open space is shrinking and that is so sad. We do not need to build absolutely everywhere! We’ll lose our towns small town charm.

Keep the small town feel. Enough high density housing - we can’t handle the traffic congestion. No more development on the hills - preserve the open space.

Stop building 4 story buildings! Keep all buildings at a max of 2 stories.

Livermore is a car dependent community where you have to drive anywhere. I would like to make Livermore more friendly to alternative transportation methods

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments San Mateo Airport only has unleaded fuel stations because the lead is aerosoized and absorbed into children's lungs. There is no safe level of lead. I would like Livermore airport to transition to unleaded fuel stations.

We need more shopping and centers- such as the old Nob Hill, near the Bingo center- need to be developed quickly and not just left to rot. I'll never understand why the Neighborhood Walmart didn't go in there. It would have been such a help to residents who live near there. Although I love the emphasis on wine in Livermore, we do need more family friendly and non-alcohol related shops to cater to our residents. I have heard many Please please can y’all include redoing the sidewalks downtown? They look horrible and they are a tripping hazard. All of the grout in between the tiles is either gone or falling out. They look mismatched and unincorporated. If we want to beatify downtown the sidewalk issue is a must redo! Thank you.

Working with the airport to help them transition to fuel that does not contain lead Homeless population and safety. Significant negative impact from waste, loitering, and altercations with this Hi, we are looking program to teach kids etiquette's. if you can help with that then please inform us.

Principle: Respect. Do not allow the mocking of citizens. Do not let people who mock other citizens be on the General Plan Update Committee. Diversity and diverse ideas are part of the human condition and it must be The General Plan should promote health, safety and connection to our community and environment; past, Principle: Transparency. Make information, documents, proceedings accessible. Do not allow city officials to misrepresent things by omitting details, re-interpret study results and reports, or create special reports that are supposed to be unbiased but really are. Make it so citizens can have meaningful participation by being well Guiding Principle: Take the time to do things right.

The principle of democracy should steer the General Plan. Future City decision-making should evolve to figure out a way to give residents information and easy access to city documents. It should include a process where people can be heard and some accountability for ignoring them or worse yet - insulting them. Record all the advisory board meetings and post them. Post meeting minutes and agenda packets where they can be found.

Ecosystem awareness in every aspect of planning and management. Weaving and strengthening social fabric as an outcome of public areas. Built environments and designs that facilitate healthy lifestyles. Corridors for flora, fauna, and humans. Safe environments in terms of mass casualty events. Recognition of heritage - ALL of it -not Let the citizens of the city that live here have an equal voice as the political activist, business activist, social agendas. So form a committee that is EQUAL and TIMELY to influence a decision before action is taken as the political, social, state, business have more real/perceived control over this town. Define these principles in a Fitting INTO the ecosystem. The traditional Judeo-Christian, patriarchal - and outdated, approach has caused a plethora of problems that we are now scrambling to solve. There has to be a "systems approach" incorporated into all aspects of planning and managing the city. No one is minding the "forest" and things are set up for A mayor snd city council that serves the people not big developers and special interest groups. "Mitigation". Climate change is going to be the overriding challenge connected to/embedded within every other challenge we will face in the next 20 years. The General Plan needs to address and implement the infrastructure changes required for the sake of future generations: higher density housing that is also affordable and nearer jobs, facilitation of human energy (walking, bikes) to get around, more usable, green public transit, etc. -- just Protect health (no airport expansion) and safety first
( more fire , police and paramedics)
Reduce current noise limits
Limit growth to allow city to increase or maintain current level of services … No recycled drinking water
More neighbors parks and larger park downtown

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments General plan should be written to maintain a municipal airport but prohibit proposed airport expansion which will turn current airport into a commercial airport. Maintain or reduce current noise limits. Services especially police, firemen and paramedics and schools must be expanded before growth. Respect current open space, parks and city vistas. Respect South Livermore plan and UGB Representative.

As in representative of the interests and opinions of Livermore's citizens.

Integrity
Integrity
The General Plan should provide more spaces and opportunities for social interaction, such as presently happens at the Farmers Market in Carnegie Park and around the fountains in the evenings. As the population grows, the It really saddens me to continue reading comments along the lines of “no low income housing “. Livermore will become a very backwards city if only the very very wealthy can live here! Where do these people think restaurant employees should live? How about the childcare providers? Retail workers? Low paid office clerks? There are thousands of jobs that classify people in the category of the working poor- they should be welcome Inclusive
In my opinion, the general plan should be guided by principles of collaboration and mutual respect. inclusive
Saying no to low income housing is extremely exclusive! Very ignorant sentiment! We should encourage diversity. Diversity in age, income, race, ethnicity, gender etc. most people in Livermore value diversity and Ensure proper infrastructure to provide adequate power, water, road capacity and other services for residents already here before building more housing and allowing new super sized companies/warehouses to strain it Climate-change
People Safety
* Keep freeway traffic on freeways. Reduce city "cut through". Reduce number of lanes on East Avenue down to two, versus current four lanes. Remove car traffic from first street from L to Maple. * Provide more/safer bike lanes for families (bike users aged 6years+) to travel to/from public school and downtown.
* Provide more shade structures across all civic places -- especially playgrounds/parks * Require new housing to have solar and no natural gas hookups Inclusion, character, diversity, tranparancy, open
Stop dealing with the small group of folks who constantly try to deter growth and development. They are a loud minority that's really holding us up. People want to move to Livermore, but if there's not enough housing being built, or amenities coming into the city core, the trend is going to pass us by.

Is this good for the current residents! Many times I feel that decisions are made for future residents but us long Incorporate guiding polices and actions to identify and account for the cultural history of Native American Family friendly
No low income housing downtown!
Inclusivity. Openness. Curiosity. Forward-thinking. Creativity.

Maintain our small-town feel. We need to reverse the current trend of turning our small town into an urban nightmare. Does anyone really want Livermore to look and feel like downtown Oakland or San Francisco? I don't, and I suspect that most of the new residents fleeing urban cores don't either. Livermore has a great heritage of a ranching community, mixed with a (relatively) recent addition of high tech. My family would like to small town feel
Why does the city council insist on placing a housing project in the middle of our downtown? Seriously? It makes Sustainability and inclusivity

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments I’d like us to be guided by growing an inclusive, environmentally sustainable community. Build more housing, especially affordable housing. Preserve green space by building up instead of out. Why limit ourselves to only 3 or 4 story buildings? Improve walking and biking trails and public transit. Invest in our schools, our parks and rec Foresight/preparedness (for what is likely coming in the next 20 years) Healthy inclusive connected community
Our waterways - I would love to see something happen with them. Could they be managed in a way to maintain a year-round flow? Could we get one downtown? Do we still have the springs that used to be used in this area? I have a vision that Livermore is a safe place for migrating species. We should have the plants they need to survive, we should know what and when things are passing through. We should take responsibility for ensuring I have a vision of a place where people can grow old and still get out into the community to lead interesting lives.

This means making it safe and amenable to modes of travel that the elderly need.

A community space where our diverse heritage is recognized and honored. Ideally in downtown because people feel like downtown is theirs -it is the heart of a community and we already naturally gather there. Include aspects of native flora and fauna and some feature to mark equinoxes/solstices to connect this spot to the Less dependent on the electrical grid... starting 2023, all new residential construction, and homes that are sold to have solar panels installed... All commercial buildings to install solar panels. "I WANT TO LIVE IN A WORLD CREATED BY ART NOT JUST DECORATED WITH IT" - Banksy. There are places that - when you are in them, you can feel an energy. My vision is a place created and maintained with a vision of healthy people and healthy ecosystem - and the place itself being a work of art.

Create a city - environment, council, behavior that acts on:

1. integrity without arrogance or dismissal

2. trust with transparency

3. sustainable and strategic development

4. understand that we work to live (not work for striving affluenza)

5. logical arguments and not logical fallacies (activist, social media)

6. thinks about consequences of proposals before acting Unite Livermore with a large downtown park with adequate parking. Move housing outside of direct downtown, mindful of building height and lot lines, unlike Legacy project that will change downtown character, and I suspect a surprise to majority of Livermore residents. More transparent Livermore government that listens to residents when they get involved. Downtown outreach was duplicitous. Be mindful of traffic and traffic flow. Livermore is Large downtown park that serves the full public.

I would like Livermore to be "a peaceful place for all".

A Livermore with more parks, green belts, and less cut thru traffic Keep commuters on freeways and off city streets with no turn signs, speed bumps, etc .

Livermore with slower growth and maintain current UGB —respect zoning A City where underutilized space —old nob hill etc. are developed before stores in freeway A Livermore without 737 jets
A Livermore that requires purple recycled water pipes
for all new developments no recycled drinking water
Respect current neighborhoods
Livermore with more parks, protecting open space and vistas, the South Livermore Plan, city UGB and no airport Downtown 1st Street becomes a one-way street from L St to Livermore Ave Friendly, vibrant community.

Keep the small town atmosphere.

Welcoming, accepting, creative, intelligent and socially democratic.

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments More affordable housing available and near to students and lower wage staff at Las Positias College. Most of the students work one or two jobs in addition to going to school. Many are, and are likely to work at the lower wage jobs at the Livermore mega mall. They need affordable Continue to be a welcoming and inclusive community.

Community members need to be educated about high-density housing. An extremely tiny fraction of high- density housing is designated low-income. High density developments can house many more units and people per acre than single homes, serving a need for increased housing units. Many young families are able to become homeowners. Developers make more money, city and county collect more fees and taxes. Can current Biodiverse and sustained!
Here is what I agree with: Livermore MUST HAVE an amazing park downtown that welcomes residents and tourists of all ages by using elements from nature. Small town feel, mix of homes and agriculture/open space, wide tree lined streets, nice downtown that's taken care of with nice shops/restaurants, wineries. Inclusive.

Inclusive, green
My vision for Livermore is to have an amazing park downtown that welcomes residents and tourists of all ages by using elements from nature - ie, not Disney. I have visited parks in Europe and Mexico that spark curiosity and trigger imagination.

My LIvermore vision includes:
1) Jobs-housing balance. it is unjust to develop jobs in retail and service industries that require people to commute or live in multi-family households.
2) Development of an agro-economy to protect our borders. We failed to support horse ranches, trails, and conservation. Now local cities have lost or will lose their green belts. Proper land stewardship is necessary. 3) We will meet our green power needs locally using distributed and microgrid power strategies; Clean energy is very important in my eyes. Wind and solar, and in my opinion, nuclear energy, will be instrumental in the future. Not only do carbon emissions harm island nations and coastal communities, but non- renewable energy is exactly that, and if we were to use non-renewables until they ran out, we would be forlorn to not prepare to replace them with renewables, so why not do so before running out of non-renewables is even Negative emissions. Fighting climate emergency.

Have bart access and a bart station. Have coffee shops and other retail spaces/European style cafeterias available for the Isabel neighborhood.

Eco-friendly, water wise landscaping and planning. Focus on keeping downtown and wineries as places to visit, expanding/maintaining open space access, and providing affordable housing options for all incomes Inclusive, bike friendly, parks, affordable housing
It would be nice to have a unique attraction or destination in spring town.

The next new neighborhood should be based off of principals of permaculture, be eco friendly and energy independent using wind/solar power and put abundance back into the grid so Livermore can cut energy costs.

I’d like to see a state-of-the-art inter-generational daycare facility. As well as a drop in childcare brought back.

Keep the small town feel! No to the low income housing and the high rise buildings. Keep it safe and family As a 54 year resident, I am very opposed to having a downtown that consists of huge 4 story buildings that will certainly lead to degradation of parking and traffic, as well as displacing other important facilities and open space. It would definitely degrade the quality and character of Livermore and that would be very sad.

We moved to downtown Livermore 8 months ago from the San Jose downtown core because of Livermore's small town feel. We wanted to be away from constant noice and traffic and constant crime. We did not know of the plans for a large low-income housing project to be built in the area. Our vision is for a spacious park to be shared by everyone. Housing communities can be placed almost anywhere, but not in a quaint little town.

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments Wide tree lined city streets. Family activities with small town charm, parades and farmers markets. Roads improved to handle additional car traffic from increasing population of residents and made safer for pedestrians and bikes. Pathways created to route commuters away from cutting through neighborhoods. Historic downtown preserved with views of the hills. New housing placed in less congested areas and closer to freeway/commute Diverse, vibrant, green, intellectual, touristic
A clean, crime free city with improved public transport.

For thirty years, any intelligent person has been able to find out about global warming. Earth in the Balance and Jim Hansen have told us. We're supposed to be a city of scientists. We've wasted millions on refinement of nuclear weapons. If we ever get around to using them, GAME OVER. In the meantime, we're practically closing down activities at LLNL that provide understanding of global warming. There's a price to stupidity. Look at the Pedestrian downtown, robotic parking garage
Remove car traffic from first street. Arterial roads can continue through First, but not cars driving along first.

Remove all pm street parking from first, and improve the bike paths and bus routes to first. Our downtown should be for people, not for cars.

Zone downtown for mixed use: second street and more of first would be wonderful candidates for first floor Follow the path that has been set - keeping a balance between growth and infrastructure. Make sure that we have the open space and parks that are so vital; the infrastructure including streets, schools, public facilities, cultural amenities (historical, performing and visual arts, ethnic) that are so vital to a community. If Livermore I would love to see downtown First St. permanently transformed into a pedestrian-only walkway/plaza.

Welcoming, inclusive, down-home feel (no more 3/4 story homes).

A trolly type transport that drives from downtown to the vineyards would be pretty cool I'm surprised it doesn't exist. The vineyards may even be interested in subsidizing this on the weekends. I know there is one business that does this as a specialty thing, but I'm talking about a regular public transport. First street downtown should An attractive thriving community for families.

Charming downtown with no high rises and beautiful green space.

Small growth for small business and restaurants
More family focus. I’d love to see Livermore have an inclusive/adaptive park where all can play.

Mountain Biking & Hiking - separate trails to include these health focused visitors & Livermore residence.

Family Friendly Spaces -the children’s museum is great! Consider children’s aspects in your design throughout.

We want to include children’s sense of wonder and joy in many spaces.

Picnic areas -for casual take out dining
Big Bike- lanes to accommodate mountain and road bikers riding downtown for a meal or snack.

Better traffic flow, public transportation etc. will equal greater economic growth. Car traffic within the city is okay, but the traffic on the main highway is terrible. Now, we can't fix the highway, but we can we can look at ways to reduce the amount of our cars on the highway. Like reliable public transportation to the BART station, Can we somehow have a co-op type space where everyone who wants to sell/trade their homegrown fruits/vegetables/honey, etc or even hand made crafts can do so? Similar to the one in Columbia, if you want to check it out.

We need to think about sustainable industries within Livermore, so there are high paying and long term jobs available for our current and future residents. This way we can reduce monetary flight to over cities, and Please stop all downtown building that is over two stories. While we do need housing, downtown is absolutely the worst place for it. We are going to lose our small town feel. Build high density housing by the transit centers

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments I support density downtown and general in-building. Without it, we are excluding many many people from living here and making Livermore insular and exclusionary. This protects our hills and open space, as well. I want many destinations for leisure and activity: encourage mixed-use building and green spaces throughout so that neighborhoods have places they can go and it’s not all centered downtown. This supports walkability and Make Livermore public transportation a top priority
We need to preserve more open space. We also need to have a balance in the agricultural industry. Wine is great, I love it, but we are losing smaller, family friendly horse boarding facilities because the county and city are making it too difficult to add improvements to facilities that don't already have them. Instead what we are getting is more high end show barns that aren't relaxing and charge way TOO much for boarding. We need to Awesome future hiking/mtb park potential: 1 N3 Ranch (50,000 acres) is available for purchase, with state/country funding already allocated. 2. Zone 7 purchased 5,000 acres surrounding Lake Del Valle and wants EBRPD/LARPD to manage new trails surrounding the lake. 3. Lake A of Chain of Lakes is now under Zone 7 A wine country destination and a technology center
I believe the two above listed goals are easily achievable, since we already are both :-) But I would like to see us keep the focus we have and continue to build on our strengths.

A welcoming thriving community that houses and caters to ALL I commented before that I liked the safety I feel here. I need to retract that comment because I just learned of a rape/assault downtown. many of us were surprised and dismayed. I went looking for info and found out that we have at least two every month. The safety that I said I liked - does not really exist and I didn't know it.

Our dedication to preserving open space, honoring our agricultural heritage and the collaboration between our national labs, school district, businesses and art community represent the strengths of Livermore.

I like getting a glimpse of the hills between buildings. Somehow just seeing them helps me feel grounded and connected to where we are on the planet. I hope our viewshed is acknowledged, protected, and incorporated I left San Jose because of the type A, narcissistic, know-it all,and me first people were defining the community. I like that Livermore has people that said hello to each other, acknowledged that arts, science, agriculture, and a shared history that equally defines a community - not just political city dominance, social stratification, and insane drive of money. The values are reflected in the daily behavior of how we drive, greet each other, and It is the antipodes of the Bay Area.

It is a self actuating community.

Cowboys, Cowgirls, Winemakers, Physicists, Scientists, Actors, Operatic Singers, Rock ‘n’ Rollers, Country Parks, trails, walking paths, arts and cultural development - vineyard, theaters, wind power on hills. Solar on The paths that allow walking and biking mostly away from roads are great. I like how helpful, professional, conscientious, and dedicated the city employees are, from police, city hall, everyone I have dealt with -- municipal operations seem generally and relatively well managed. The in-fill development effort replacing sprawling and/or out-of-date facilities with new, more useful buildings has also been great. On a lighter note, I Love Civic Center library —expand Ricon and Springtown libraries Like parks, open space and beautiful vistas
Like small town atmosphere
Keep outdoor seating in front of restaurants
Consider making two blocks downtown pedestrian only
Maintain shade trees all over city and add more

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments Like the large city parks, and smaller neighborhood parks, open space and beautiful vistas...We need a larger central park downtown....no hotels in residential areas ..We have a great civic center library better to maintain what we have before building more
I like the (remaining) small town atmosphere and the surrounding rural areas. And still there are concerts at the Bankhead and shopping and restaurants.

Small town atmosphere.

I like the history of Livermore and how the past has been incorporated into present day Livermore. I used to think Livermore was a cow town and would never be sophisticated like Pleasanton. I was surprised when changing First Street created a quaint mixture of old and new and Livermore became a happening place. Who would have thought? If we can ever complete the downtown plan I think we will be surprised at how it fits in I like the diverse community and the liveliness of the downtown area. There is always something you can do:
hike in Sycamore Grove, go to Lake Del Valle, eat at a restaurant downtown, etc. Also, it's great that we have I like the fact that it is not part of a contiguous urban area. When you drive into Livermore - you know it because it is surrounded by open space. I like the mix of "country" with "scientists." I love learning that someone is connected to someone else I know - the "tangled webs we weave" lol. It is the "small world" stuff. I like how the culture is humble. I like all the attention on the arts. The regional/large nature areas are great. Being a "one- Small town vibe, green belt, vineyards, downtown, people, parks, Lab I like the welcoming atmosphere and the feeling of community.

I think that Livermore has a lot of things to love. The community here is very inclusive and open, and I think that that's a very important thing. I also think that it's really great how friendly and nice everyone here! I am so lucky I like how Livermore has a safe feeling. I'm part of a minority, and I have not really experienced any backlash because of that. I also like the diversity in Livermore. I've known people from many different places and many different backgrounds and have been able to meet and become friends with many. The community seems good.

I think Livermore is quite an LGBT friendly city, at least from my experience, and that's something I quite like.

Small town feel, mix of homes and agriculture/open space, wide tree lined streets, nice downtown that's taken care of with nice shops/restaurants, wineries and golf courses, hiking Livermore wine country! Bike & walking paths through vineyards! Vibrant downtown full of small, local

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The downtown plan was such a great idea and testimony to the city council’s long term vision. We moved here in 2004 and don’t mind the commute to South Bay at all. At the end of the day, the serenity and small town character pay back in spades!
The combination of vineyards on our surrounding mountains, the windmills, the family owned wineries, the My family loves Livermore. The city has great vibes, friendly neighbors and great outdoor and social life. I would hate for it see it all diminish due to improper planning and housing amidst a cozy downtown. AS a resident, we would love to see more underground parking spaces. More access to public transport from housing communities. Connection to ACE and and local BART would be great. More trash bins and efficient trash pick up Move housing off the Lucky site, north of railroad Ave. Keep a large Park and an underground parking lot downtown. Keep four lanes on east avenue. There needs to be a way to move folks out of town in an emergency. Get a local Bart station (preferably at the downtown transportation hub near junction and old first street). Explore the possibility of making a portion of downtown car free. Don’t let developers overload the Complete the Concannon extension between Arroyo and Holmes. Address Vancouver Way which is a freeway! Open space in and around the City; lively downtown with a variety of restaurants; Bankhead Theater; outdoor events such as Art Walk, Quest, Tuesday Tunes in our public spaces; murals and especially the whales on the tanks at the water treatment plant; bike paths in the city and into the open space around the city; many

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments I love the idea of more low-income housing downtown. I’m also not opposed to 3- or 4-story buildings. I think we have a nice balance of open space, retail, parking, and housing in the current general plan and I approve of the direction the city is taking our downtown. I look forward to future progress.

I like the low income housing project downtown. It is going to create a huge multiplier effect.

Livermore is a really friendly small city with loads of wonderful amenities like art festivals downtown, the beautiful state-of-the-art Bankhead Theater, a great farmer's market, cute restaurants and boutiques in the downtown, excellent outdoor activities, lots of great wineries with an active wine-growers association, and More pedestrian/ bicycle friendly streets & trails. A FREE trolley or shuttle service to breweries/wineries would be great! A transportation system that goes to all four corners so Springtown/ North Livermore isn’t the bald-headed step child of Livermore- we pay taxes too! A better staffed park maintenance service- our parks are pitiful- dead sections, weeds, general neglect! A HUGE community flower garden to attract pollinators! Bees Open spaces, nature
I love the activities and vibe of Livermore. Every weekend there is something to do. Our downtown is amazing and I’d love to see it expanded. Putting in more housing and losing parking is a no win. The housing going in with retail downstairs was a good option though. Too bad it’s just sitting there.

More housing downtown is a great idea, it helps keeps the shops there busy. I don't mind building height at all. I do want these units to have at least 2 parking spots per unit, with the adequate width per space so that they do not make downtown inaccessible. I won't go there if I can't get parking easily, it's not worth it when there are restaurants elsewhere in town. If you can't make adequate parking, the size of the park won't matter as I won't I like the small town feeling of Livermore. Livermore has a charming downtown. Please keep the small town feel and stop allowing the building of the urban high rise apartments.

I am.in favor of keeping downtown space for commercial and community park area Not residential. Keep residential in their zones. I want to retain character of downtown. No three story buildings. Old Town heritage of Livermore should be kept . A quaint place to visit reflecting its history.

What I liked about Livermore was the small town feeling it used to have before the City Council started okaying 4 I love the charm of downtown Livermore. We need to encourage more small retail and high end restaurants here. There are no high end places to eat downtown. I love the wineries but we need more safe ways for people to taste. Biking is unsafe because of crazy drivers and bikes lanes are trashed or non existent.

Love the fact that we have a wide range of activities and options for different interests: arts, theater, great food, wine, festivals, farmers markets, big parks with hiking and recreation.

I also love that we have a bustling downtown. It’s one of the reasons we moved here, to have so much activity and things to do for the whole family, to be able to interact with the community. Not all the SF suburb cities have a downtown like ours — Pleasanton and Danville are the exceptions.

I like the small-town feeling that Livermore used to have. It is family oriented, and maintains it's heritage through the Rodeo and Parade each year (COVID years excepted). The work that was done in the down-town area 10 years ago to revitalize our down-town was exceptional. Unfortunately, Livermore is losing that small town feeling. The amount of high-rise housing that being built downtown is turning Livermore into the typical I'd like to see a vibrant downtown with retail stores especially. I'd like to see our citizens be able to shop here in I love that we still feel like a small town, and we need to foster and keep that! We don't want to be Dublin, Walnut Creek, Fremont, San Ramon, Oakland. We need to be really careful about not only how much we grow, I love the wine valley feel- the beautiful areas kept free for agriculture which makes our city feel spacious and green and a little rural, even though we are a very modern city in many ways. I love the wine tasting and the events; they add so much to our lives. I take my children out wine tasting and to musical events; I invite guests Affordable housing so people who work here can live here! That is so important to building a strong community.

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September 9, 2021 to October 3, 2021 - Online Visioning Activity Comments I like that the town is small and we should preserve the small town feeling. I love the wineries and parks! It makes it feel like we are on vacation at home.

I love the charm and small town feel, love the restaurants and downtown, love the upcoming development that is coming downtown, love the wineries and surrounding hills and parks. I love that living near town I can walk

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Hello,

After reading the editorial section of the Independent News dated Sept. 30, I am motivated to share my vision of what Livermore should look like in 2045.

In 2045, I see a Livermore that has (1) preserved its heritage of country-style roots, (2) embellished old- town architecture with a touch of modern flare, (3) flourishing wine growers, (4) maintained outdoors hiking and biking trails, (5) sustained the open and clean yellow hills, (6) built a robust public utilities infrastructure, (7) strengthened middle and high school science and art education, (8) offered balance diverse community housing and limit the "big-box" buildings.

PLEASE DO NOT BECOME ANOTHER COOKIE-CUTTER, GENTRIFIED CITY!

The above will keep Livermore's CHARM: the open-sky, no-crowd, fresh-air feel, with a balance of a healthy community, employment opportunities, and modern conveniences. As the primary land of the Bay Area continues to grow, the outskirt cities (e.g. Livermore, Sunol, Morgan Hill, Gilroy) will feel the urge to give in to development lures from wealthy and growing private enterprises and general population migration. It will be a very big challenge for Livermore to grow along its surrounding while maintaining a value to its residences.

Thank you for opening up the forum to develop the vision.

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GOOD morning regarding what is my vision for Livermore. 2045? That my children who will be 48 & 50 years old will have a house they can afford. The they will have tools and education and not be discriminated due to color or gender. I struggle with vision of the future since how Latinx community may not of housing. MAY NOT HAVE FOOD IN HOUSE NOW
LATINX FAMILIES ARE LIVING NOW IN LIVERMORE IN garages or due to pandemic in apt with Multipe families. Each family in one bed room and one family in living room at times.

LATINX families need there parents with them not having had one parent deported. I would like to have children constitutional rights to be protected. Thank you Latina mom

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(1) I’d like the general plan to include a voluntary, resident only planning SANDBOX play-think-create area where participants would be allocated presence on the official city website homepage to openly discus any matter, directly or indirectly related to city government.

This sandbox would have zero legal authority.

However it would have the powers inherent in gathering real time information on all non-personnel, non-lawsuit related finance information and more. Participants on line would have access to all income and all expenses broken down interactively, to a near graphite level. I

Participants would also be given lists of all city assets, physical or financial, contractual, and access to the contracts.

Sandbox topics could for example create alternative development solutions, update and reprice city assets, illustrate various methods of generating balanced city budgets. The SANDBOX could naturally be used to help mitigate discussions on complex issues by creating alternative revenue streams.

City managers would hate this volunteer sandbox idea no doubt, but who the heck cares. We need to change a lot of things over the next few years and the stifling of public input on a vast array of topics is at the core of why the country, state, county and cities including our own, drift in and out of chaos.

The SANDBOX will plumb a new level of citizen community participation. Real names would be required. Participants would have to be city residents.

(2) I think the community would be better served with 6 district council seats and 1 elected mayor.

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Livermore Resident Views of the
2045 General Plan
Key Findings of a Survey of Livermore Residents
Conducted Sept. 9-30, 2021
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2 Survey Methodology
Dates September 9-30, 2021
Survey Type Dual Mode Resident Survey
Research Population Livermore Residents Ages 18 and Older Total Interviews 450
Margin of Sampling Error ±4.9% at the 95% Confidence Level Contact Methods
Data Collection Modes
(Note: Not All Results Will Sum to 100% Due to Rounding) Postcard
Invitations
Text
Invitations
Telephone
Calls
Email
Invitations
Telephone
Interviews
Online
Interviews
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3 Respondent Profile
Gender %
Male 49%
Female 51%
The sample was drawn and weighted to reflect the distribution of key demographics of the adult population of Livermore according to the American Community Survey.

Age %
18-29 18%
30-39 18%
40-49 22%
50-64 24%
65+ 14%
Refused 4%
Race/Ethnicity %
Latino/Hispanic 17%
White 60%
Black/African American 2%
API 8%
Other/Refused 13%
Education Level %
High school or less 15%
Some college 34%
Four-year degree 29%
Graduate education 18%
Refused 4%
ZIP Code %
94550 58%
94551 42%
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4 Views of Life in Livermore
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5 Two-thirds of Livermore residents say
sthings are headed in the right direction.

Q1.

Do you think Livermore is generally going in the right direction or in the wrong direction? Right Direction
65%
Wrong Track
27%
Don't Know
8%
Retirees and residents ages
65+ are more divided in their
views, with less than half
saying the city is headed in the
right direction.

Broad majorities of every
other major demographic
subgroup are optimistic.

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6 Majorities approve of City
government and City Council.

Q2.

We’d like to know what you think of different levels of local government. Please indicate whether you strongly approve, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove, or strongly disapprove of that level of local government. If you’ve never heard of it, you can indicate that instead. 7%
18%
15%
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40%
35%
33%
13%
16%
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14%
19%
Alameda County Board
of Supervisors
The City of Livermore
government
The Livermore City Council
Strng. Appr. Smwt. Appr. Don't Know Smwt. Disappr. Strng. Disappr. Total Appr.

Total
Disappr.
42% 24%
58% 28%
50% 34%
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7 More than four in five say that Livermore
is an “excellent” or “good” place to live.

Q3. *NCS Survey
In general, would you say that Livermore is an excellent, good, fair, or poor place to live? 48%
45%
1%
6%
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
2020* 2021
Excellent/
Good
93%
36%
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Excellent/
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86%
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8 Which three words or phrases best describe Livermore? Residents describe Livermore as welcoming,
friendly, safe and having a small-town feel.

Q4.
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Welcoming/friendly
Safe
Family friendly
Fun/entertainment/venues/restaurants
Growing/developing
Wine country
Calm/quiet/peaceful
Rural/open space/country living/cows
Beautiful/quaint/vibrant
Diversity/multi-cultured
Lively/revitalized downtown
Pleasant/homey
Expensive
Weather (warm, sunny)
Leadership/government
Clean/outdoors/environment
Location/East Bay/easy access
Education focused/schools
Traffic/congestion/transportation
Suburban
Parks/recreation
Homelessness issue
(Open-ended, 3% and Above Responses Shown)
Small town feel/close-knit/hometown/sense of community
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10 Residents overwhelmingly see Livermore as a
great location, particularly to raise a family.

Q5.

I am going to read you some words and phrases that might describe Livermore. Please tell me whether you think each of the phrases below describes Livermore very well, somewhat well, not too well, or not at all well. If you don’t know, you can tell me that, too. 55%
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A good place to live and raise a family
Safe
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Welcoming
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Affordable
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Total
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11 Older residents are more likely to see Livermore
as diverse and affordable; they are less likely
to see it as well-planned.

Q5. I am going to read you some words and phrases that might describe Livermore. Please tell me whether you think each of the phrases below describes Livermore very well, somewhat well, not too well, or not at all well. If you don’t know, you can tell me that, too.

Word/Phrase (Total Well) All
Residents
Men by Age Women by Age
Ages 18-49 Ages 50+ Ages 18-49 Ages 50+
Great location 94% 94% 94% 97% 97%
A good place to live
and raise a family 93% 93% 93% 94% 94%
Safe 90% 86% 91% 94% 89%
Good weather 88% 88% 88% 86% 91%
Welcoming 87% 85% 84% 92% 88%
Prosperous 85% 83% 87% 84% 87%
Inclusive 75% 72% 73% 77% 82%
Resilient 74% 72% 80% 78% 73%
Creative 72% 63% 69% 82% 79%
Diverse 69% 63% 85% 62% 74%
Well-planned 65% 72% 51% 76% 57%
Exciting 61% 57% 53% 66% 71%
Affordable 35% 31% 42% 33% 41%
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12 Asian/Pacific Islander residents are much
more likely to see the city as affordable.

Word/Phrase All
Residents
Race/Ethnicity
White
Residents
Latino
Residents
Asian/
Pacific Islander
Residents
All
Residents
of Color
Great location 94% 94% 98% 96% 96%
A good place to live
and raise a family 93% 94% 95% 89% 92%
Safe 90% 92% 92% 82% 89%
Good weather 88% 87% 94% 87% 89%
Welcoming 87% 84% 94% 92% 93%
Prosperous 85% 86% 88% 82% 87%
Inclusive 75% 74% 82% 73% 77%
Resilient 74% 72% 82% 71% 80%
Creative 72% 70% 86% 73% 76%
Diverse 69% 66% 72% 65% 72%
Well-planned 65% 63% 76% 71% 75%
Exciting 61% 60% 69% 63% 63%
Affordable 35% 28% 48% 61% 52%
White residents under age 50 are much less likely to see Livermore as affordable.

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13 Wealthier residents are more likely to see the
city as affordable and well-planned.

Word/Phrase
(Total Well)
All
Residents
Household Income ZIP Code
<$100,000 $100,000-
$150,000
$150,000-
$250,000 $250,000+ 94550 94551
Great location 94% 98% 97% 94% 93% 93% 96%
A good place to live
and raise a family 93% 94% 93% 94% 97% 94% 92%
Safe 90% 89% 90% 91% 96% 92% 86%
Good weather 88% 89% 88% 88% 94% 86% 89%
Welcoming 87% 87% 93% 89% 91% 88% 86%
Prosperous 85% 82% 85% 90% 90% 87% 83%
Inclusive 75% 72% 79% 79% 75% 76% 73%
Resilient 74% 73% 76% 78% 79% 74% 74%
Creative 72% 66% 79% 73% 74% 73% 70%
Diverse 69% 66% 73% 69% 70% 69% 68%
Well-planned 65% 62% 76% 67% 79% 64% 67%
Exciting 61% 58% 70% 63% 56% 63% 59%
Affordable 35% 32% 32% 37% 54% 35% 35%
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14 In your opinion, what is the most important issue you would like to see the City of Livermore address? Residents want to see the City address
housing costs and homelessness.

Q10.
21%
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Affordable housing/housing
The homeless/homelessness
Crime/public safety
Develop downtown plan/more shops/more parking
Traffic/congestion/transportation
Better/more functional governance
Jobs/economy
Environment/climate change
Control growth/overdevelopment
Less housing development/high density housing
Education/schools
More growth/new development
Diversity/racial equality
Roads/infrastructure
Maintain agriculture/old town feel
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15 I believe Livermore must do all it can to
fight climate change. This means
encouraging biking, walking, and public
transit. It means infill development.

Make downtown thrive, block 1st St.
between N. Livermore and L St. to car
traffic permanently. Focus making
Livermore a destination in the Bay Area.

The crime rate has been
increasing in recent years.

We need to keep our
communities safe. Homeless
community needs to be
helped and we need to keep
the city clean and safe.

Stop the uglification of
downtown Livermore's
new construction.

Q10. In your opinion, what is the most important issue you would like to see the City of Livermore address? It is becoming unsafe, unsanitary and
unfair to everyone to continue to allow
folks to sleep and live in doorways and
public spaces.

Livermore needs to maintain
that small community feel
and forget about all the arts
and cultural stuff. It needs to
just be a town where
families can thrive and know
their neighbors.

Keeping Livermore
Urban/agriculture
area is what makes
Livermore special.

Location and
availability of
reasonably priced,
moderate-income
housing.

Finish the downtown
while preserving a
small-town character.

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17 Community safety is the most important quality of
life factor, along with clean air and good schools.

Q6.

Here is a list of some factors that can affect quality of life. Please indicate how important each one is to you personally using a 7-point scale. 7 on this scale is “extremely important” and 1 is “not important at all.” 4 on this scale is neutral. 75%
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Feeling safe in your community
Having clean air
High-quality public schools
Being able to safely bike and walk
Having thriving local businesses
Preserving agricultural land and
open space
Opportunities for outdoor recreation
High-quality jobs close to home
Cost of housing
Having trees to shade streets and sidewalks
7 (Extremely Important) 6 5 4 (Neutral) 3 2 1 (Not Important at All) Mean Score

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18 Innovation, entertainment options and
architectural character are less important.

Q6. Here is a list of some factors that can affect quality of life. Please indicate how important each one is to you personally using a 7-point scale. 7 on this scale is “extremely important” and 1 is “not important at all.” 4 on this scale is neutral. 38%
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Proximity to a variety of local coffee shops
and restaurants
Proximity to a variety of local small
retail businesses
Proximity to a variety of destinations such
as wineries
Having neighbors of different ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds
Having access to public transit, such as
busses and rail
Having access to arts and
cultural events
Being a center for innovation
Availability of events and concerts
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19 Women over 50 assign higher importance
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Factor Importance (7: Extremely Important) All
Res.

Men by Age Women by Age
Ages 18-49 Ages 50+ Ages 18-49 Ages 50+
Feeling safe in your community 75% 75% 78% 73% 79%
Having clean air 59% 55% 60% 58% 67%
High-quality public schools 58% 54% 54% 55% 73%
Being able to safely bike and walk 57% 56% 50% 59% 64%
Having thriving local businesses 46% 42% 45% 43% 57%
Preserving agricultural land and open space 46% 40% 46% 43% 55% Opportunities for outdoor recreation 40% 35% 44% 41% 47% High-quality jobs close to home 40% 45% 27% 36% 49%
Cost of housing 40% 42% 31% 43% 46%
Having trees to shade streets and sidewalks 39% 36% 37% 38% 47% Having a strong sense of community 38% 41% 35% 37% 42%
Proximity to a variety of local coffee shops
and restaurants 30% 25% 36% 30% 36%
Proximity to a variety of local small retail businesses 25% 20% 31% 23% 32% Proximity to a variety of destinations such as wineries 24% 19% 22% 28% 27% Having neighbors of different ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds 23% 22% 15% 26% 31%
Having access to public transit, such as busses and rail 21% 23% 18% 24% 21% Having access to arts and cultural events 20% 16% 14% 22% 29% Being a center for innovation 18% 20% 15% 16% 20%
Availability of events and concerts 16% 13% 23% 9% 22%
Quality architectural character 15% 14% 13% 16% 18%
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20 Latino residents value a strong sense of community
and access to arts and culture a bit more.

Factor Importance (7: Extremely Important) All
Res.

Race/Ethnicity
White
Res.

Latino
Res.

API
Residents
All
Residents
of Color
Feeling safe in your community 75% 76% 73% 83% 71%
Having clean air 59% 63% 58% 61% 56%
High-quality public schools 58% 62% 56% 51% 50%
Being able to safely bike and walk 57% 59% 56% 56% 53%
Having thriving local businesses 46% 49% 45% 35% 40%
Preserving agricultural land and
open space 46% 43% 48% 48% 44%
Opportunities for outdoor recreation 40% 40% 41% 38% 39% High-quality jobs close to home 40% 42% 35% 44% 34%
Cost of housing 40% 42% 39% 27% 37%
Having trees to shade streets and sidewalks 39% 39% 43% 48% 39% Having a strong sense of community 38% 36% 46% 28% 37%
Proximity to a variety of local coffee shops
and restaurants 30% 29% 36% 28% 31%
Proximity to a variety of local small retail businesses 25% 27% 25% 15% 21% Proximity to a variety of destinations such as wineries 24% 20% 30% 30% 30% Having neighbors of different ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds 23% 26% 19% 20% 19%
Having access to public transit, such as busses and rail 21% 22% 24% 20% 21% Having access to arts and cultural events 20% 20% 29% 12% 21% Being a center for innovation 18% 19% 21% 19% 19%
Availability of events and concerts 16% 17% 20% 4% 14%
Quality architectural character 15% 14% 15% 19% 15%
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21 Lower-income households value a variety of
aspects more highly than higher income ones.

Factor Importance (7: Extremely Important) All
Res.

Household Income ZIP Code
<$100,000 $100,000-
$150,000
$150,000-
$250,000 $250,000+ 94550 94551
Feeling safe in your community 75% 78% 71% 77% 81% 75% 75% Having clean air 59% 64% 61% 58% 57% 57% 62%
High-quality public schools 58% 61% 52% 58% 65% 62% 53% Being able to safely bike and walk 57% 64% 52% 52% 62% 59% 54% Having thriving local businesses 46% 56% 39% 48% 43% 47% 44% Preserving agricultural land and
open space 46% 47% 45% 47% 42% 46% 46%
Opportunities for outdoor recreation 40% 44% 37% 37% 50% 40% 41% High-quality jobs close to home 40% 42% 37% 43% 42% 39% 41% Cost of housing 40% 51% 38% 40% 30% 37% 45%
Having trees to shade streets and sidewalks 39% 43% 40% 36% 42% 40% 38% Having a strong sense of community 38% 43% 34% 38% 37% 36% 40% Proximity to a variety of local coffee shops
and restaurants 30% 30% 33% 26% 41% 27% 34%
Proximity to a variety of local small
retail businesses 25% 40% 23% 21% 25% 23% 29%
Proximity to a variety of destinations
such as wineries 24% 31% 22% 14% 25% 19% 30%
Having neighbors of different ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds 23% 33% 20% 20% 23% 21% 26%
Having access to p
ublic transit,
such as busses and rail 21% 31% 18% 16% 11% 19% 24%
Having access to ar
ts and cultural events 20% 31% 16% 16% 16% 18% 23%
Being a center for innovation 18% 22% 12% 19% 20% 14% 24% Availability of events and concerts 16% 25% 15% 9% 14% 12% 20% Quality architectural character 15% 24% 18% 8% 13% 15% 16% ATTACHMENT 1
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22 Residents are broadly satisfied with proximity
to destinations, outdoor recreation and safety.

Q7.

Using the same list of factors, please indicate how satisfied you are with each one in your life personally. 7 on this scale is “extremely satisfied” and 1 is “not at all satisfied.” 4 on this scale is neutral.
44%
35%
31%
31%
31%
25%
24%
23%
23%
23%
23%
31%
31%
27%
25%
26%
22%
22%
22%
18%
15%
18%
21%
16%
26%
25%
28%
24%
24%
21%
15%
7%
12%
12%
13%
18%
15%
17%
16%
23%
7%
5%
5%
7%
8%
8%
5%
6%
5%
Proximity to a variety of destinations such
as wineries
Feeling safe in your community
Opportunities for outdoor recreation
Being able to safely bike and walk
Proximity to a variety of local coffee shops
and restaurants
Proximity to a variety of local small
retail businesses
Having a strong sense of community
High-quality public schools
Having trees to shade streets and sidewalks
Having neighbors of different ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds
7 (Extremely Satisfied) 6 5 4 (Neutral) 3 2 1 (Not at All Satisfied) Mean Score

5.8 5.7

5.7 5.4

5.6 5.4

5.2 5.1

5.1 5.0
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23 They are especially unsatisfied
with the cost of housing.

Q7. Using the same list of factors, please indicate how satisfied you are with each one in your life personally. 7 on this scale is “extremely satisfied” and 1 is “not at all satisfied.” 4 on this scale is neutral.
22%
22%
20%
19%
17%
17%
17%
16%
15%
11%
22%
18%
21%
23%
18%
15%
15%
17%
19%
8%
21%
24%
25%
32%
19%
23%
21%
19%
22%
16%
19%
18%
25%
18%
27%
24%
29%
34%
29%
19%
7%
11%
6%
6%
9%
10%
10%
6%
8%
18%
5%
7%
5%
5%
12%
5%
5%
16%
Preserving agricultural land and
open space
Having clean air
Having access to arts and
cultural events
Having thriving local businesses
Having access to public transit, such as
busses and rail
High-quality jobs close to home
Quality architectural character
Being a center for innovation
Availability of events and concerts
Cost of housing
7 (Extremely Satisfied) 6 5 4 (Neutral) 3 2 1 (Not at All Satisfied) Mean Score

5.0 4.9

5.1 5.2

4.7 4.7

4.8 3.7
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24 Women ages 50+ are more satisfied with
safety of biking and walking.

Factor Satisfaction (7: Extremely Satisfied) All
Res.

Men by Age Women by Age
Ages 18-49 Ages 50+ Ages 18-49 Ages 50+
Proximity to a variety of destinations such as wineries 44% 40% 39% 49% 50% Feeling safe in your community 35% 35% 38% 31% 41%
Opportunities for outdoor recreation 31% 29% 28% 32% 40% Being able to safely bike and walk 31% 30% 36% 24% 41%
Proximity to a variety of local coffee shops
and restaurants 31% 26% 25% 37% 43%
Proximity to a variety of local small
retail businesses 25% 18% 27% 31% 29%
Having a strong sense of community 24% 29% 26% 17% 24%
High-quality public schools 23% 18% 23% 22% 30%
Having trees to shade streets and sidewalks 23% 19% 22% 25% 25% Having neighbors of different ethnic
and socioeconomic backgrounds 23% 21% 18% 25% 27%
Preserving agricultural land and open space 22% 20% 30% 16% 26% Having clean air 22% 14% 32% 21% 28%
Having access to arts and cultural events 20% 19% 19% 21% 24% Having thriving local businesses 19% 10% 26% 20% 26%
Having access to public transit, such as busses and rail 17% 19% 18% 15% 14% High-quality jobs close to home 17% 12% 17% 18% 24%
Quality architectural character 17% 13% 9% 21% 22%
Being a center for innovation 16% 11% 17% 15% 23%
Availability of events and concerts 15% 7% 19% 14% 27%
Cost of housing 11% 5% 14% 13% 12%
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25 Latino residents report more satisfaction
with ethnic and socioeconomic diversity.

Factor Satisfaction (7: Extremely Satisfied) All
Res.

Race/Ethnicity
White Res. Latino
Res. API Res. All Residents
of Color
Proximity to a variety of destinations such as wineries 44% 44% 52% 48% 45% Feeling safe in your community 35% 33% 40% 46% 39%
Opportunities for outdoor recreation 31% 31% 35% 40% 33% Being able to safely bike and walk 31% 30% 40% 28% 33%
Proximity to a variety of local coffee shops
and restaurants 31% 30% 32% 36% 34%
Proximity to a variety of local small
retail businesses 25% 27% 25% 21% 23%
Having a strong sense of community 24% 22% 30% 24% 29%
High-quality public schools 23% 23% 24% 17% 21%
Having trees to shade streets and sidewalks 23% 19% 34% 27% 29% Having neighbors of different ethnic
and socioeconomic backgrounds 23% 19% 33% 22% 26%
Preserving agricultural land and open space 22% 21% 26% 28% 25% Having clean air 22% 22% 31% 19% 26%
Having access to arts and cultural events 20% 20% 19% 28% 20% Having thriving local businesses 19% 18% 24% 20% 21%
Having access to public transit, such as busses and rail 17% 14% 22% 19% 20% High-quality jobs close to home 17% 14% 27% 16% 22%
Quality architectural character 17% 14% 24% 20% 22%
Being a center for innovation 16% 15% 17% 12% 16%
Availability of events and concerts 15% 16% 16% 13% 14% Cost of housing 11% 9% 14% 13% 13%
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26 Lower-income households are more satisfied
with the variety of shops and restaurants.

Factor Satisfaction (7: Extremely Satisfied) All
Res.

Household Income ZIP Code
<$100,000 $100,000-
$150,000
$150,000-
$250,000 $250,000+ 94550 94551
Proximity to a variety of destinations
such as wineries 44% 44% 41% 41% 55% 39% 51%
Feeling safe in your community 35% 36% 38% 32% 34% 36% 34% Opportunities for outdoor recreation 31% 34% 29% 32% 27% 32% 30% Being able to safely bike and walk 31% 40% 34% 23% 24% 32% 31% Proximity to a variety of local coffee shops and
restaurants 31% 42% 24% 26% 40% 31% 32%
Proximity to a variety of local small
retail businesses 25% 30% 21% 24% 25% 21% 31%
Having a strong sense of community 24% 23% 22% 22% 30% 24% 25% High-quality public schools 23% 28% 22% 14% 22% 21% 26% Having trees to shade streets and sidewalks 23% 30% 23% 16% 21% 22% 24% Having neighbors of different ethnic
and socioeconomic backgrounds 23% 27% 17% 13% 33% 22% 24% Preserving agricultural land and open space 22% 26% 24% 17% 22% 21% 23% Having clean air 22% 27% 26% 14% 15% 20% 25%
Having access to arts and cultural events 20% 25% 19% 13% 26% 17% 26% Having thriving local businesses 19% 27% 11% 12% 22% 18% 20% Having access to public transit,
such as busses and rail 17% 17% 11% 13% 25% 17% 17%
High-quality jobs close to home 17% 23% 21% 10% 13% 17% 17% Quality archi
tectural character 17% 29% 10% 12% 13% 17% 16%
Being a center for innovation 16% 19% 14% 11% 18% 13% 20% Availability of events and concerts 15% 21% 16% 11% 7% 14% 17% Cost of housing 11% 14% 8% 7% 13% 11% 10%
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27 Most of these factors are seen as important,
with generally high levels of satisfaction.

1.0 4.0

7.0 1.0 4.0 7.0
Extremely
SatisfiedNeutral
Not at all
Satisfied
Not At All
Important Neutral Extremely
Important
Let’s zoom in to look at
these more closely…
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28 There’s some relation to importance and
satisfaction, but it does not appear strong.

3.5 4.0

4.5 5.0

5.5 6.0

6.5 7.0

4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
Extremely
SatisfiedNeutral
Neutral Extremely
Important
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29 Satisfaction with proximity to wineries outpaces
its perceived importance (to some extent)...

3.5 4.0

4.5 5.0

5.5 6.0

6.5 7.0

4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
Extremely
SatisfiedNeutral
Neutral Extremely
Important
Proximity to a variety of
destinations such as wineries
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30 …while satisfaction levels with housing costs
are lower than similarly importance factors.

3.5 4.0

4.5 5.0

5.5 6.0

6.5 7.0

4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
Extremely
SatisfiedNeutral
Neutral Extremely
Important
Cost of Housing
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31 General Plan Vision
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32 Which three words or phrases best describe what you want to see Livermore be like in 2045? Residents want to see Livermore as safer, with
open space and diversity, in 2045.

Q8.
26%
21%
18%
17%
16%
14%
13%
12%
12%
11%
10%
10%
10%
9%
6%
5%
5%
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Safer
Preserve open space/more nature
Diversity/inclusive
Maintain small community/not crowded
Traffic/public transportation/parking
Economic opportunities/more businesses
Affordable
Education/schools
Affordable housing
More entertainment/restaurants/bars/shopping
Welcoming/friendly
Clean city/maintained streets
Growth/expansion
Stop growth/overdevelopment
Political/leadership
Family oriented
Homelessness is addressed
Continue to develop downtown/more restaurants
Fewer/no COVID-19 mandates
Beautiful/vibrant
Vibrant downtown
(Open-ended, 4% and Above Responses Shown)
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33 Livermore Resident Vision for 2045
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34 Guiding Principle Statements
(Ranked in Order of Importance)
(EQUITY) I want all Livermore residents, regardless of their circumstances, to have equal access to City services and infrastructure.
(INCLUSIVITY) I want a Livermore in which all residents have a voice in shaping the direction of the City.
(PROSPERITY) I want Livermore to have a diverse and thriving economy with different types of homes, jobs, recreation, lifelong learning opportunities, and services for both current and future generations.
(DIVERSITY) I want a Livermore that respects our diverse cultural, religious, and political backgrounds, and that welcomes and supports all ages, incomes, and abilities. (BALANCE) I want a Livermore that prioritizes both well-designed development and thoughtful preservation.
(SUSTAINABILITY) I want Livermore's actions to contribute to our social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
(RESILIENCE) I want Livermore to be strong and resilient and able to adapt to a changing world.
(INNOVATION) I want an innovative Livermore that thinks boldly, fosters new ideas, and generates opportunity.

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35 Equity, inclusivity, prosperity and
diversity are key guiding principles.

Q9.

I am going to read you a series of statements about the kind of City you want Livermore to be in the future. Please rate how important that statement is to you, where a 7 is “extremely important” and a 1 is “not important at all.” 4 on this scale is neutral. 60%
53%
53%
53%
50%
47%
45%
36%
15%
22%
22%
16%
26%
22%
26%
22%
9%
15%
12%
12%
12%
11%
13%
17%
9%
8%
6%
10%
6%
11%
10%
14% 5%
6%
6%
Equity
Inclusivity
Prosperity
Diversity
Balance
Sustainability
Resilience
Innovation
7 (Extremely Important) 6 5 4 (Neutral) 3 2 1 (Not Important at All) Mean
Score

6.0 6.1

6.0 5.8

6.0 5.7

5.9 5.5
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36 These are ranked similarly by age and gender,
with women 50+ valuing balance more.

Q9. I am going to read you a series of statements about the kind of City you want Livermore to be in the future. Please rate how important that statement is to you, where a 7 is “extremely important” and a 1 is “not important at all.” 4 on this scale is neutral. (7: Extremely Important)
Statement All
Residents
Household Income ZIP Code
<$100,000 $100,000-
$150,000
$150,000-
$250,000 $250,000+ 94550 94551
Equity 60% 69% 61% 58% 57% 56% 65%
Inclusivity 53% 66% 47% 53% 49% 52% 56%
Prosperity 53% 64% 49% 55% 42% 51% 54%
Diversity 53% 68% 45% 52% 56% 54% 52%
Balance 50% 49% 45% 55% 53% 53% 46%
Sustainability 47% 58% 40% 46% 43% 45% 48%
Resilience 45% 49% 46% 44% 35% 42% 50%
Innovation 36% 42% 29% 33% 29% 34% 37%
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39 Conclusions
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40 Conclusions
• Residents like living in Livermore overall, and broadly approve of City leadership. • They characterize the city as welcoming, friendly, and a good place to raise families in their own words. Many people mention wine country and the sense of Livermore having a uniquely small -town feel while being connected to the greater Bay Area and all that provides.
• When we provide phrases for them to react to, some of the same themes rise to the top:
“a good place to raise a family,” “great location,” and “welcoming” were seen as good descriptors of the city.
• When they look to their vision for 2045, residents want a City that has many of the same qualities it has now: safe, with open space and a small-town feel. • However, as with many Bay Area cities, Livermore is not seen as “affordable,” particularly by its younger residents. The cost of housing is also a key area where they feel dissatisfied, and when asked what issues they want the City to prioritize, housing and homelessness top the list. At the same time, a smaller group of residents are concerned about the pace or look of development, particularly in the downtown area. • Residents most strongly valued feeling safe, having clean air, good schools, and being able to travel safely by bicycle and walking . Innovation, events/concerts, and architectural quality are lower priorities when it comes to quality of life. • Inclusivity, equity, diversity and prosperity are key priorities for younger residents and residents of color.

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For more information,
contact:
1999 Harrison St., Suite 2020
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone (510) 451-9521
Fax (510) 451-0384
Curt Below
[email protected]
Miranda Everitt
[email protected]
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MEMORANDUM
DATE November 19, 2021
TO Livermore City Council
FROM Joanna Jansen and Carey Stone
SUBJECT Summary of General Plan Advisory and Planning Commission Comments on Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles.

This memorandum summarizes the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and Planning Commission comments on the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles. The GPAC reviewed and commented on the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles during a special meeting of the GPAC on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. The Planning Commission provided comments during a regularly scheduled meeting held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

VISION COMMENTS
Overall Comments
General Plan Advisory Committee
• Use more aspirational terminology to connote we are working toward achieving something. The current language feels neutral and focused on what we seek to maintain, not what we are striving towards.
• Add the concept of resiliency throughout the Vision and Guiding Principles, such as resilient water supply, resilient energy supply, a resilient economy, and resilient residents who have stable housing.
• Honor Native Americans in the Vision Statement or Guiding Principles.

Planning Commission
• Planning Commissioners generally agreed with the GPAC recommendations on the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles.
• Draft Vision Statement is a good starting place, but reads like a list of items. It should have more emotional resonance.
• Vision statement should be aspirational, but
should fall somewhere in between what can be achieved by 2045 and something that is more visionary.

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• City Council should watch the GPAC and Planning Commission discussions of the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles.
• Vision can only be achieved through regional coordination with other jurisdictions. • Should safety be a guiding principle?
Vision Statement
General Plan Advisory Committee
• “Safe” could be a loaded term; add “safe and welcoming for all.” • Some GPAC members did not like the term “big heart.” Other GPAC members thought it captured Livermore well.
• Add more in the vision about protecting the natural environment. • Reflect agriculture as something that is actively happening:
o The community values its agricultural sector heritage and natural open spaces surrounding the city.
• Expand vision statement to focus beyond downtown:
o Residents and visitors enjoy a vibrant, active, clean city downtown. • Consider whether there may be multiple downtown-like areas in Livermore in 2045. • Change the last sentence to “Residents honor remember Livermore’s small-town roots….”
• Add that Livermore will be a caretaker of the climate. Put this in the Vision Statement as opposed to folding it into Sustainability (which was also suggested). • Add the word “unique” to describe Livermore.
• Mention transit in the Vision Statement.
• Acknowledge Livermore as a science/tech hub.
• Underscore the importance of partnerships in achieving the vision, such as between the City and the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District or Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
• Reflect how Livermore collaborates and works together; the city is at its best when we work for the common good.
• Reflect the importance of maintaining Livermore’s high quality of life. • Add that “the City shall continue to be a place that supports the arts and encourages all its residents to make the arts and sciences a part of their everyday lives.” • Find a way to mention “craft” in the vision. There are many different forms and meanings of “craft” in Livermore.

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Planning Commission
• Incorporate “good place to raise a family” somewhere in the vision statement. • Mention science and arts and cultural amenities.
• Incorporate jobs-housing match.
• Consider acknowledging the challenges the city faces. • Agree with GPAC suggestion to add “collaborative spirit” somewhere in the vision statement.
• Agree with GPAC suggestion to change “Residents honor remember Livermore’s small- town roots….”
• Expand the reference to the downtown to be about the entire city or commercial spaces.
• State that “mobility will be convenient, safe, and rapid” instead of calling out the specific mode as transportation technologies are constantly evolving. • Planning Commissioners had differing opinions about the GPAC’s suggestion to change “agricultural heritage” to “agricultural sector.” One Commissioner preferred heritage, and one Commissioner preferred sector although thought that there could be a better word than sector.
• Add active wording about what we will do to preserve agricultural heritage. • Mention biological diversity and how it connects to the open space we are trying to preserve.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Balance. We prioritize well-designed development and thoughtful preservation.

General Plan Advisory Committee
• This principle reflects community feedback about both honoring our history and creating welcoming spaces.

Planning Commission
• Make this statement broader, there are many things that need to be balanced such as housing costs, public services, City staff resources, etc. • Balancing means finding the middle between two sides; well designed development and preservation are not mutually exclusive.

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Equity. We provide everyone access to services they need and the opportunities to flourish in healthy homes and neighborhoods.

General Plan Advisory Committee
• GPAC members did not make any specific comments about this Guiding Principle.

Planning Commission
• Revise this statement so that opportunities comes first and then access comes second. • Consider adding “We strive to provide…”
• Add “we provide and connect people to services”
• Consider adding “affordable, healthy homes”
Diversity. We welcome and celebrate everyone, respect and listen to all viewpoints, and ensure everyone has a voice in City decisions.

General Plan Advisory Committee
• GPAC members expressed both that this principle could name different groups within Livermore, and also that
• These groups could change over time and some would inevitably be left out and/or alienated.
• GPAC members suggested adding ““with a specific emphasis on the experiences and perspectives of historically under-represented or marginalized communities” but also acknowledged that this feels watered down.
• Add “seek out the voices of those who have been underserved.” Planning Commission
• Make the connection between diversity and the General Plan by adding “We welcome and celebrate everyone, try to make Livermore a welcoming city,…” • Viewpoints that disrespect other viewpoints are out of bounds; consider revising to acknowledge this caveat.
• This statement should also speak to making Livermore a more diverse place, encouraging groups who don’t live here currently to become residents.

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Sustainability. We protect open spaces, integrate nature into the urban environment, minimize our negative impacts on the planet, and plan ahead to adapt to a changing climate.

General Plan Advisory Committee
• Edit to include “strive to eliminate minimize negative impacts…” • Add “and potential global impacting events” at the end of the sentence. • Acknowledge that we depend on science for decision-making. • State that Livermore will be a responsible caretaker of the climate. • This should also address the sustainability of water and power infrastructure. • Use “abundant” resources, “wise resource management,” or at least “there will not be chronic shortages of resources like water and power.”
Planning Commission
• We also need economic/fiscal sustainability and a balanced budget. • Protecting open spaces needs to be better defined. What are the tradeoffs with protecting open space? Housing affordability? Economic vitality? • Add something about mitigating climate change.
• Add something about improving the planet in face of climate change by proactively reducing carbon emissions.
• Disagree with the GPAC wording about “strive to eliminate minimize negative impacts…” Eliminate is not the right word, we will do our best to reduce impacts.

Prosperity. We have excellent City services and infrastructure that support a thriving local economy where people come to work, shop, dine, and spend time at our parks and open spaces, wineries, and cultural venues.

General Plan Advisory Committee
• We have excellent City services and infrastructure…” sounds like we might not have excellent services in the future. Reword to say we create, maintain, or assure excellent City services.
• Note that services and infrastructure “support growing housing and population needs…” • Add language that commits to continual improvement “We improve upon our excellent City services.”
• Services and infrastructure should be “guided by fiscal sustainability.” Fiscal responsibility means we will have to prioritize.

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Planning Commission
• Add something about the reliability, resiliency, and security of water, electricity, and other resources.
• Liked GPAC suggestion to add “excellent City services and infrastructure guided by fiscal sustainability….”
• Add “local craft economy…”
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RESOLUTION NO.__________

IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2045 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

VISION STATEMENT AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
On March 1, 2021, the City prioritized the comprehensive update of the Livermore General Plan, including
Housing Element and Programmatic Environmental Impact
Report, to address changes in regional and state policy, market trends, and community preferences, to plan for growth and conservation for the next 25 years, and support and enhance Livermore quality of life.

On June 28, 2021, the City Council authorized a professional services agreement with PlaceWorks as the consultant team and directed staff to prepare and commence with the General Plan Update work program.

On June 28, 2021, the City authorized the formation of a General Plan Advisory Committee comprised of community members who live or work in Livermore to provide feedback and inform the General Plan Update.

On October 7, 2021, the City Council appointed 19 community members to the General Plan Advisory Committee.

From September through October 2021, the project team (made up of City and PlaceWorks staff) conducted a series of public engagement activities to solicit community input in the creation of the Draft General Plan Vision Statement.

On October 27, 2021, the General Plan Advisory Committee held a public meeting, received a presentation on the General Plan Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles, and provided their feedback to the project team.

On November 16, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public meeting, considered the Committee’s feedback, public testimony, and staff recommendations, and adopted a resolution recommending the Council approve the Draft Vision Statement subject to the Commission’s recommended revisions. The Planning Commission’s Resolution No. 29-21 is attached to this resolution as Exhibit A.

On December 13, 2021, the City Council held a public meeting, considered the Committee’s feedback, public testimony, and Planning Commission and staff recommendations for the proposed 2045 General Plan Update Vision Statement and Guiding Principles incorporating that feedback and the recommendations.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livermore approves the General Plan Vision
Statement and Guiding Principles, attached
hereto as Exhibit B.

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RESOLUTION NO.__________
On motion of Council Member , seconded by
Council Member , the foregoing resolution was passed
and adopted on January 10, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT:

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Jason R. Alcala
Marie Weber Jason R. Alcala
City Clerk City Attorney
Exhibit A – Planning Commission Resolution 29-21
Exhibit B – Vision Statement and Guiding Principles
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Balance
We prioritize well-designed development
and thoughtful preservation and
collaborate to choose carefully among the
tradeoffs inherent in progress.

Diversity
We welcome and celebrate everyone,
respect and listen to differing viewpoints,
seek out the voices of those who have
been underserved, and ensure everyone
has a say in City decisions.

Equity
We provide everyone access to services
they need and the opportunities to flourish
in healthy homes and neighborhoods.

Prosperity
We have excellent City services and
infrastructure that support a thriving local
economy where people come to work,
shop, dine, and spend time at our parks
and open spaces, wineries, and cultural
venues.

Vision
In 2045, Livermore is safe and welcoming for all. Residents and visitors enjoy a vibrant, active, clean downtown, complemented by commercial districts distributed throughout the city’s various neighborhoods. Known for a healthy economy, Livermore supports a diverse variety of local jobs including those in science and technology, arts and trades, and agriculture. Livermore is recognized for its public art and cultural amenities, which are enjoyed by the local community and visitors alike. Individuals and families of all types and income levels find diverse housing choices close to shopping and entertainment, jobs, well-maintained parks, and exceptional schools.

Residents and visitors value clean energy, water, and air that contribute to Livermore’s high quality of life. Everyone appreciates the availability of pleasant, convenient, zero-emission mobility and enjoys a variety of travel options. People walk and bike on paths, sidewalks, and trails for errands, to meet their daily needs, and for fun.

In 2045, Livermore is a unique community with a big heart where families and individuals flourish, and diverse people work together for the common good. Neighbors cultivate a connection to their city and to each other fostering a close- knit community where civic life and opportunity thrive.

Guiding Principles
Sustainability
We protect open spaces, integrate nature
into the urban environment, minimize our
negative impacts on the planet, and plan
ahead to adapt to a changing climate.

Resiliency
We plan ahead to adapt to a changing
climate, manage resources wisely,
and ensure the stability of our homes,
businesses, energy, and infrastructure.

Integrity
We recognize the Ohlone people as the
original stewards of this area and honor
small-town roots as we plan for future
generations.

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Equilibrio
Priorizamos el desarrollo bien diseñado y
la preservación cuidadosa y colaboramos
para elegir cuidadosamente entre las
compensaciones inherentes al progreso.

Diversidad
Damos la bienvenida y celebramos a todos,
respetamos y escuchamos diferentes
puntos de vista, buscamos las voces de
aquellos que han sido desatendidos y nos
aseguramos de que todos tengan voz en
las decisiones de la Ciudad.

Equidad
Creamos oportunidades para prosperar
en hogares y vecindarios saludables
y conectamos a las personas con los
servicios que necesitan.

Prosperidad
Nos sentimos orgullosos de nuestros
excelentes y fiscalmente seguros servicios
e infraestructura de la Ciudad que apoyan
a una población en crecimiento y una
economía local abundante y adaptable
donde las personas vienen a trabajar,
comprar, cenar y pasar tiempo en nuestros
parques y espacios abiertos, bodegas,
cervecerías y lugares culturales.

Declaración de la visión
En 2045, Livermore es seguro y acogedor para todos. Los residentes y visitantes disfrutan de un centro vibrante, activo y limpio, complementado por distritos comerciales distribuidos en los diversos vecindarios de la ciudad. Conocido por una economía saludable, Livermore apoya una variedad de trabajos locales, incluidos los trabajos de ciencia y tecnología, artes y oficios, y agricultura. Livermore es reconocido por su arte público y servicios culturales, que son disfrutados por la comunidad local y los visitantes por igual. Las personas y las familias de todos los tipos y niveles de ingresos encuentran diversas opciones de vivienda cerca de tiendas y entretenimiento, trabajos, parques bien mantenidos y escuelas excepcionales.

Los residentes y visitantes valoran la energía, el agua y el aire limpio que contribuyen a la alta calidad de vida de Livermore. Todos aprecian la disponibilidad de una movilidad agradable, conveniente y de cero emisiones y disfrutan de una variedad de opciones de viaje. La gente camina y anda en bicicleta por rutas, aceras y senderos para hacer mandados, para satisfacer sus necesidades diarias y para divertirse.

En 2045, Livermore es una comunidad única con un gran corazón donde las familias y las personas florecen, y diversas personas trabajan juntas por el bien común. Los vecinos cultivan una conexión con su ciudad y entre sí fomentando una comunidad muy unida donde la vida cívica y las oportunidades prosperan.

Principios rectores
Sostenibilidad
Protegemos los espacios abiertos por
su valor escénico, hidrográfica, biológico
y recreativo, integramos la naturaleza
en el entorno urbano, minimizamos
nuestros impactos negativos a la planeta
y reducimos proactivamente nuestras
emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.

Utilizamos nuestros recursos financieros
de manera productiva y a un ritmo
manejable.

Resiliencia
Planificamos con anticipación para
adaptarnos a un clima cambiante,
administrar los recursos sabiamente
y garantizar la estabilidad de
nuestros hogares, negocios, energía e
infraestructura.

Integridad
Reconocemos al pueblo Ohlone como los
administradores originales de esta área y
las raíces de la pequeña ciudad mientras
planeamos para las generaciones futuras.

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RESOLUTION NO.__________

IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2045 GENERAL PLAN DRAFT VISION

STATEMENT AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
On March 1, 2021, the City prioritized the comprehensive update of the Livermore General Plan, including Housing Element and Programmatic Environmental Impact Report, to address changes in regional and state policy, market trends, and community preferences, to plan for growth and conservation for the next 25 years, and support and enhance Livermore quality of life.

On October 7, 2021, the City Council appointed 19 community members to the General Plan Advisory Committee.

On November 16, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public meeting, considered the Committee’s feedback, public testimony, and staff recommendations, and recommended the Council approves the Draft Vision Statement subject to the Commission’s recommended revisions.

On January 10, 2022, the City Council held a public meeting, considered the Committee’s feedback, public testimony, and Planning Commission and staff recommendations, and formed a Council subcommittee to refine the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles.

On March 14, 2022, the City Council held a public meeting, considered public testimony, Council subcommittee, and staff recommendations. 287
RESOLUTION NO.__________
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livermore approves the 2045 General Plan Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

On motion of Council Member , seconded by
Council Member , the foregoing resolution was passed
and adopted on March 14, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Kimberly D. Cilley
Marie Weber Kimberly D. Cilley
City Clerk Assistant City Attorney
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Prosperity
Excellent city services and infrastructure
support a thriving local economy with a
wide spectrum of local jobs including those
in science and technology, arts and trades,
agriculture, and tourism.Resiliency
We prepare for emergencies and a changing
climate, help those affected, and ensure the
durability of our homes, businesses, and
supporting infrastructure, while maintaining
sufficient financial reserves.

Sustainability
We live sustainably to preserve our vital
resources, work to clean up our environment,
protect open spaces and habitats, and
integrate nature into the urban environment.

Mobility
A wide variety of convenient, comfortable
zero- emission modes of transportation and
interconnecting routes enable everyone to
easily travel to meet their daily needs for work,
errands, and play.

Vibrancy
People enjoy a vibrant downtown, commercial
districts, cultural venues, wineries and breweries,
and parks throughout the city and surrounding
areas to work, shop, dine, and have fun.

Vision
In 2045, Livermore will be a unique community with a big heart where families and individuals flourish, and diverse people work together for the common good. Insightful land-use policies and wise resource management will ensure services and infrastructure for a high quality of life and enable Livermore to be safe and welcoming for all.

Guiding Principles
Arts
We foster a vibrant and thriving cultural arts
community so that the arts, in all their beauty
and variety, will enhance the lives of residents
and visitors alike.

Continuity
We honor our complex heritage, which
began with the indigenous peoples, who
were the original stewards of this land,
and followed by the increasingly diverse
community that is our future.

Diversity
Neighbors feel connected to each other and
their city, welcome and celebrate everyone,
and respect differing viewpoints to foster a
close-knit community where civic life and
opportunity thrive.

Equity
Everyone can easily participate in civic life
and have a voice in city decisions. We enable
access to services and opportunities and
provide for those who have been underserved
so that everyone can be healthy and flourish.

Homes
Individuals and families of all types and
income levels can find diverse housing choices
close to jobs, exceptional schools, shopping,
entertainment, and well-maintained parks.

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Prosperidad
Los excelentes servicios e infraestructura de la
ciudad apoyan una economía local floreciente
con una amplia variedad de empleos locales,
incluyendo los de ciencia y tecnología, artes y
oficios, agricultura, y turismo.

Viveza
La gente disfruta de un vibrante centro
de la ciudad, distritos comerciales, lugares
culturales, bodegas y cervecerías, y parques
en toda la ciudad y sus alrededores para
trabajar, comprar, cenar y divertirse.

Movilidad
Una amplia variedad de modos de transporte
convenientes, cómodos y de cero emisiones
y rutas de interconexión permiten que todos
viajen fácilmente para satisfacer sus necesidades
diarias de trabajo, mandados y diversión.

Sustentabilidad
Vivimos de manera sostenible para preservar
nuestros recursos vitales, trabajamos para
limpiar nuestro medio ambiente, proteger los
espacios abiertos y los hábitats, e integrar la
naturaleza en el entorno urbano.

Resistencia
Nos preparamos para emergencias y un
clima cambiante, ayudamos a los afectados, y
aseguramos la durabilidad de nuestros hogares,
negocios e infraestructura de apoyo, manteniendo
al mismo tiempo suficientes reservas financieras.

Visión
En 2045, Livermore será una comunidad única con un gran corazón donde prosperarán las familias y las personas, y donde personas diversas trabajan juntas por el bien común. Las políticas profundas de uso del terreno y la gestión de los recursos inteligente garantizarán los servicios y la infraestructura para una alta calidad de vida y permitirán que Livermore sea un lugar seguro y bienvenido para todos.

Principios Rectores
Equidad
Todos pueden participar fácilmente en la
vida cívica y tienen voz en las decisiones de
la ciudad. Permitimos el acceso a servicios y
oportunidades y proveemos a aquellos que
han sido desatendidos para que todos puedan
estar saludables y prosperar.

Diversidad
Los vecinos se sienten conectados entre sí y
con su ciudad, dan la bienvenida y celebran a
todos, y respetan los diferentes puntos de vista
para fomentar una comunidad unida donde
prosperan la vida cívica y las oportunidades.

Artes
Fomentamos una comunidad artística cultural
vibrante y floreciente para que los artes, en
toda su belleza y variedad, mejoren la vida de
los residentes y visitantes por igual.

Continuidad
Honramos nuestra herencia compleja, que
comenzó con los pueblos indígenas, quienes
fueron los administradores originales de esta
tierra, y siguió con la comunidad cada vez más
diversa que es nuestro futuro.

Hogares
Las personas y las familias de todos tipos
y niveles de ingresos pueden encontrar
diversas opciones de vivienda cerca de
trabajos, escuelas excepcionales, compras,
entretenimiento, y parques bien mantenidos.

EXHIBIT A
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 7.3

DATE:

March 14, 2022
TO:

Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:

Christine Martin, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:

Discussion and direction regarding the City's Sister City relationship with Snezhinsk, Russia

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction on the City's Sister City relationship with Snezhinsk, Russia.

SUMMARY
On March 4, 2022, Mayor Woerner received correspondence from the Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco requesting that Livermore contact sister city Snezhinsk, Russia and ask that Snezhinsk take actions to oppose the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine (Attachment 1).

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is the sponsor of the City's Sister City relationship with Snezhinsk and the Mayor has sent a letter to LLNL asking if they have any concerns with the City Council adjusting and/or suspending its Sister City relationship (Attachment 2). Staff anticipates providing LLNL's response at the Council meeting.

Staff recommends the Council discuss the Consul General's letter and provide direction.

DISCUSSION

ATTACHMENTS

1. Letter from Consulate General of Ukraine San Francisco

2. Letter to LLNL

Prepared by: Christine Martin
Assistant City Manager

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Approved by:
____________________________________
Marc Roberts
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
____________________________________
Bhavna Chaudhary
City Treasurer/Finance Manager

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City Hall 1052 South Livermore Avenue Livermore, CA 94550 www.cityoflivermore.net
March 8, 2022
Dr
. Kim Budil, Director
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
7000 East Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
D
ear Director Budil,
Th
e city has received multiple correspondence from the public regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including a letter from the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco. The reason for my letter is to ask if you have any concerns about the City of Livermore suspending and/or adjusting its relationship with our sister city Snezhinsk, Russia? The City Council will discuss this during our March 14 council meeting.

I look forward to your response.

S
incerely,
B
ob Woerner, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 10.1

DATE:

March 14, 2022
TO:

Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:

Marie Weber, Acting Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT:

Supplemental materials received prior to the meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

SUMMARY
These materials were posted online and made available to the public at the same time that they were distributed to the City Council.

6.1 7:05 P.M. - Fourth Public Hearing to receive public input on the composition of City Council voting district draft maps, select a final map, provide any final direction to the City's demographer, and instruct staff to return with an Ordinance to adopt the final map at a future City Council meeting.

Materials: Public comment received

7.1 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the City of Pleasanton and the Dublin San Ramon Services District to construct and operate a temporary joint-use residential recycled water fill station and appropriating $378,333 for FY 2021-22 and $100,00 for FY 2022-23 for this purpose

Material: PowerPoint Presentation

7.2 Resolution approving the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the 2045 General Plan Update

Material: PowerPoint Presentation

8.0 Council Committee Reports and Matters Initiated by City Manager, City Attorney, Staff, Council Members.

Material: Council Reports

DISCUSSION

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1. Supplemental Materials

Prepared by: Clay James
Assistant City Clerk

Approved by:
____________________________________
Marc Roberts
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
____________________________________
Bhavna Chaudhary
City Treasurer/Finance Manager

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Item 6.1
Public Comment Received
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1 Joint Use Residential Recycled
Water Fill Station
March 14, 2022
Presented by Scott Lanphier, Public Works Director
Drought Update
California’s Drought Continues
• City of Livermore currently in Stage 2 water shortage (mandatory 15% restriction)
• State has enacted additional statewide water restrictions – Prohibiting watering within 48 hours of rainfall
– Prohibiting washing sidewalks and driveways
– Prohibiting potable water for decorative fountains
• Staff anticipate that mandatory restrictions will remain in place for at least the remainder of CY2022
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2 • Previously in 2015, City offered recycled water at the Water Reclamation Plant free of charge
• Fill station provided a total of 5 million gallons to about 940 customers
• This amount of water was equal to about 0.3% of the total potable water used that year by LMW customers
• This fill station was staff intensive and more expensive than water delivery through the existing system.

Residential Recycled Water Facility
Previous Efforts
• Larger, regional facility will offer recycled water for self- hauling
• Allows residents to continue to water landscape while reducing the use of potable water
• Location selected based on best available site for:
– Recycled Water
– Accessibility
– Traffic Circulation
– Safety
– Cost
Residential Recycled Water Facility
Planned Services Provided
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Item 7.1
PowerPoint Presentation
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3 Residential Recycled Water Facility
Proposed Facility Location
Residential Recycled Water Facility
Proposed Facility – Site Plan
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Item 7.1
PowerPoint Presentation
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4 Residential Recycled Water Facility
Proposed Agreement & Costs
• Approximate $1 million in itial construction cost
• $300,000 anticipated annual cost
• Cost to be equally shared between Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton and DSRSD
• DSRSD will provide land and maintenance of station
• Pleasanton will provide financial management and permit issuance
• Livermore will provide recycled water and fill station staffing Residential Recycled Water Facility
Operations & Lifespan
• Operations expected to begin early June 2022, will be seasonal and dependent on mandatory water restrictions
• Station is anticipated to operate for up to five years so long as mandatory watering restrictions remain in place.
• Initial permit cost estimat ed at $100 per year/per household • Pleasanton will track shared costs and disburse revenue once per year
• Station will likely need a subsidy from each participating agency
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Item 7.1
PowerPoint Presentation
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5 Questions?
9 Item 7.1
PowerPoint Presentation
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1 Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles
March 14, 2022
Presented by
Andy Ross, Senior Planner
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Item 7.2
PowerPoint Presentation
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2 Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the revised General Plan Vision Statement and Guiding Principles.
3 Item 7.2
PowerPoint Presentation
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Council Member Committee Meeting Date Committee Agenda Link Meeting Type Mayor Woerner 3/2/2022 Livermore Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting Mayor Woerner 3/2/2022 Alameda County Health Care Servcies Agency Elected Officials COVID Update Mayor Woerner 3/2/2022
Valley Link https://www.valleylinkrail.com/board‐of‐directors Ad Hoc Committee Mayor Woerner 3/4/2022
East Bay Regional Communications System Authority
http://www.ebrcsa.org/meetings.page Board Meeting
Mayor Woerner 3/7/2022 General Plan Vision Statement Subcommittee Mayor Woerner 3/9/2022
Tri Valley San Joaquin Regional Rail Authority https://www.valleylinkrail.com/valleylink‐project Board Meeting Mayor Woerner 3/10/2022 Tri Valley Non Profit Alliance Tri Valley Mayors Panel Mayor Woerner 3/10/2022 Local Agency Formation Commission https://alamedalafco.org/ Mayor Woerner 3/14/2022 Alameda County Transporation Committee https://www.alamedactc.org/get‐involved/upcoming‐
meetings/ Committee Meeting
Mayor Woerner 3/14/2022 HomeTogether Homelessness Plan and Implmentation Meeting Item 8.0
Council Reports
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Council Member Committee Meeting Date Committee Agenda Link Meeting Type Committee Report: Summary Vice Mayor Bonanno 3/6/2022 Livermore Valley Half Marathon Community Event Welcomed runners on behalf of the City Council.

Vice Mayor Bonanno 3/7/2022 Livermore‐Amador Valley Transit Authority https://www.wheelsbus.com/wp‐
content/uploads/2021/06/BOD‐030722_Files‐for‐
Website.pdf Board
Vice Mayor Bonanno 3/10/2022 Virtual Event ‐ In Conversation with Tri‐Valley Mayors Webinar Hosted by TVNPA on strengthening civic and community engagement Vice Mayor Bonanno 3/12/2022
Hindu Community and Cultural Center. Annual Grant in
Aid event Grant presentation event
Item 8.0
Council Reports
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Council Member Committee Meeting Date Committee Agenda Link Meeting Type Council Member Carling 3/10/2022 StopWaste Board Meeting Council Member Carling 3/10/2022 Virtual Event ‐ In Conversation with Tri‐Valley Mayors Webinar Council Member Carling 3/10/2022 GameChanger Awards
Council Member Carling 3/11/2022 i ‐GATE Board Meeting
Council Member Carling 3/12/2022 Amplifying the Urban Forest‐tree planting Community Event Item 8.0
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Council Member Committee Meeting Date Committee Agenda Link Meeting Type Committee Report: Summary Council Member Munro 3/10/2022 GameChanger Awards
https://www.todayinbusiness.com/article/5650207
56‐innovation‐tri‐valley‐leadership‐group‐
announces‐2022‐gamechanger‐awards Awards Ceremony
Article on the event: https://www.todayinbusiness.com/article/565020756‐ innovation‐tri‐valley‐leadership‐group‐announces‐2022‐gamechanger‐awards. It was inspiring to attend this event and see the creativity and diversity of projects happening the Tri‐Valley.

Item 8.0
Council Reports
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City of Livermore
Zoom Interpretation Instructions
Simultaneous English/Spanish and Spanish/English interpretation will be provided during the public hearing item 6.1 titled “7:05 P.M. - Fourth Public Hearing to receive public input on the composition of City Council voting district draft maps, select a final map, provide any final direction to the City's demographer, and instruct staff to return with an Ordinance to adopt the final map at a future City Council meeting.”Please select the language you want to follow the public hearing in from the interpretation menu at the bottom of your Zoom screen.  LOCATE THE INTERPRETATION ICON – it is the globe-shaped icon on the bottom right of your screen
 SELECT either English or Spanish
 SELECT Mute Original Audio
To provide Public Comment, click the “raise hand” button on Zoom and you will be called upon to speak. If you are joining us by phone, you can raise your hand by dialing *9. Once you’re called on to speak, you will be unmuted at that time so you can share your comments.

All participants, in both the English and Spanish Zoom channels, will have the opportunity to provide Public Comment. Meeting participants in the Spanish Zoom channel may ask their question in Spanish to the Spanish-speaking interpreter who will then relay the question to the English channel.

Habrá interpretación simultánea de inglés/español y español/inglés durante el punto 6.1 de la audiencia pública titulada “7:05 P.M. - Cuarta audiencia pública para recibir aportes públicos sobre la composición de los mapas preliminares de los distritos electorales del concejo municipal, seleccionar un mapa final, proporcionar cualquier dirección final al demógrafo de la ciudad, e instruir al personal para que regrese con una ordenanza para adoptar el mapa final en una futura junta del ayuntamiento” Seleccione el idioma en el que prefiere seguir la audiencia pública en el menú de interpretación en la parte inferior de su pantalla de Zoom.  LOCALICE EL ÍCONO DE INTERPRETACIÓN – es el icono con forma de globo terráqueo que se encuentra en la parte inferior derecha de su pantalla  SELECCIONE English (inglés) o Spanish (español)
 SELECCIONE "mute original audio" para silenciar el audio original Para proporcionar comentarios públicos, haga clic en el botón “levanta la mano” en Zoom y se le pedirá que hable. Si se unirá a nosotros por teléfono, puede levantar la mano marcando *9. Una vez que se le llame para hablar, encenderán tu micrófono para que pueda compartir sus comentarios.

Todos los participantes, tanto en los canales de Zoom en inglés como en español, tendrán la oportunidad de proporcionar comentarios públicos. Los participantes de la reunión en el canal de español pueden hacer su pregunta en español al intérprete, quien luego transmitirá la pregunta al canal en inglés.
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