CM/74/566 Minutes MARCH 14, 2022
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 14, 2022
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Bob Woerner at 6:30 pm, held via telec onference using Z oom and YouTube.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor Bob Woerner, Vice Mayor Regina Bonanno, and Council Members, Robert W. Carling, Brittni Kiick and Trish Munro.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Woerner opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers and the public comment period was closed.
1. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
1.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. To meet with legal counsel p ursuant to Government Code section 5495 6.9(d)(1) to discuss litigation that has been formally initiated. (One case)
Livermore v. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors, et al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG18906336.
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REGULAR MEETING
2. CALL TO O RDER – The meeting of th e City Council was called to o rder by Mayor Bob Woerner at 7:00 pm, held via teleconference using Zoom and YouTube.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor Bob Woerner, Vice Mayor Regina Bonanno and Council Members Robert W. Carling, Brittni Kiick and Trish Munro
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
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City Attorney Jason Alcala said there was no reportable action.
Mayor Woerner reordered the agenda to hear Item 6.1 first.
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 w ith an Ordinance to adopt the final ma p at a future City Council meeting.
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive input on draft redistricting maps, s elect a final map and provide any final direction to the demographer.
City Clerk Marie Weber presented the staff report.
City demographer Michael Wagaman presented the draft maps and live editing.
Mayor Woerner opened the public hearing.
Alan Burnham provided comment.
There were no more speakers and the hearing was closed.
The City Council pr ovided direction to the demographer regarding amendment s to the Cardinal map.
ON THE MOTION OF VM BONANNO, SECONDED BY CM MUNRO AND
CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CIT Y COUNCIL PROVIDED DIRECTION TO
PREPARE THE CARDINAL MAP AS AMENDED AND AUTHORIZ ING THE DEMOGRAPHER TO MAKE NON-SUBSTANTIVE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Confirmation of City Historian Appointment
Recommendation: The Hist oric Preservation Commission and staff recommended the City Council reappoint Ri chard Finn as City Historian, to a term ending February 1, 2024. The City Clerk is directed to schedule an individual meeting to administer the oath of office.
ON THE MOTION OF VM BONANNO , SECONDED BY CM CARLING AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMED T HE APPOINTMENT.
4. CITIZENS FORUM
Mayor Woerner opened the public comment period.
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Alan Marling provided a comment.
Carrie Oldes, Spectrum Community Servic es Program Manager (Meals on Wheels) provided a comment.
Jackie Cota provided a comment.
Alan Burnham provided a comment.
There were no more more speakers and the public comment period was closed.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Woerner opened the public comment period.
Item 5.6 Jackie Cota provided a comment.
There were no more speakers and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF CM CARLING , SECONDED BY MAYOR WOERNER , AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNC IL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
5.1 Approval of draft minutes - February 22, 2022 Special Meeting, February 28, 2022 Regular Meeting, and March 1, 2022 Special Meeting
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council approve the draft minutes.
5.2 Resolution 2022-023 authorized a supplemental appropriation of $20,000 from the Human Services Facilities Fees Fun d and accepta nce for perm anent maintenance and release of security for t he Multi-Service Center Improvements including interior improvements, ADA Accessibility upgrades, and COVID hardening measures, Project No. 2020-32
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Counc il adopt a resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriat ion of $20,000 from the Human Services Facilities Fees Fund (Fund 333) in the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 and autho rizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance and release of the security b onds for the Multi-Service Center Improvements, Project 2020-32.
5.3 Resolution 2022-024 authorized sole sourcing equipment and instruments from brands including Vulcan Industries, JWC Envir onmental, Trumbull, Ges Biotek, Allen -Bradley, and VEGA to match existing equi pment compatibility for the construction of the Water Recl amation Plant's Primary and Secondary Treatment Improvements Phase 1, Project No. 2019-31
Recommendation: Staff recomme nded the City Council adopt a resolution pursuant to Section 2.68 .550(C) of th e Livermore Municipal Cod e (LMC), DocuSign Envelope ID: BF840BDB-2500-4814-B825-2245E14D1EC4
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authorizing sole sourcin g specific brands of equipment and instruments for the construction of the Water Reclamation Plant's (WRP) Primary and S econdary Treatment Improvements Project No. 2019-31.
5.4 Resolution 2022-025 ratified the submission of an application for grant funding from the Department of Water Resources in the amount of $2,000,000 and designating the City Manager to execute the a greement and any amendments thereto for Arroyo L as Positas Desilti ng through th e Las Positas Golf Course (LPGC), Project No. 2020-15.
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying the February 9, 2022, application submiss ion for grant funding from the Department of Water Resources in th e amount of $ 2,000,000 and designating the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments thereto for the Arroyo Las Positas Desilting through LPGC Project No. 2020-15.
5.5 Resolution 2022-026 declared non-complying parcels a public nuisance requiring abatem ent, directing staff to proceed with the annual Fire Haz ard Abatement Program, and set a publi c hearing date of April 25, 2022, to receive protests and direct staff to proceed with field abatement work
Recommendation: Staff recommended that the City Counc il adopt a resolution declaring non -complying parcels a public nuisance requiring abatement, direct staff to proceed with the annual Fire Hazard Abatement Program, and set a public hearing date of April 25, 2022, to receive protests and direct staff to proceed with field abatement work.
5.6 Resolution 2022-027 of a continued local emergency and reauthorizing remote teleconference meeti ngs for City of Livermore's legislative bodies in accordance with Assembly Bill 361
Recommendation: Staff recommends Ci ty Council adopt a resolution of a continued local emergency and reauthorizing remote teleconference meetings for City of Livermore's legislative bodies in accordance with Assembly Bill 361.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 6.1 – Mayor Woerner reord ered the agen da to he ar Item 6.1 at the beginning of the meeting.
7. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
7.1 Resolution 2022-028 authorizing the execution of an agreement with the City of Pleasan ton and the Dublin San Ramon Services District to construct and oper ate a tempora ry joint-use residential recy cled water fill station and appropriating $378,333 for FY 2021 -22 and $100,00 for FY 2022 - 23 for this purpose
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Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agree ment with the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) and the City of Pleasanton to provide 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.
Public Works Director Scott Lanphier presented the staff report.
Mayor Woerner opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF CM MUNRO, SECONDED BY CM KIICK AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY CO UNCIL ADOPTED THE FOL LOWING
RESOLUTION
Resolution 2022-028 Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the City of Pleasanton and the Dublin San Ramon Services District to Construct and Operate a Joint -Use Residential Recycled Water Fill Stati on and Approp riating Funds to This End
7.2 Resolution approving the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding principles for the 2045 General Plan Update
Recommendation: The City Council G eneral Plan Vision Statement Subcommittee and staff recommend ed the City Council adop t a resolution approving the Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for the 2045 General Plan Update.
Senior Planner Andy Ross presented the staff report.
Mayor Woerner opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION CM M UNRO, SECONDED BY MAYOR WOERNER AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WITH EDITS PROVIDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
Resolution 2022-029 Approving the 2045 General Pl an Draft Vision Statement and Guiding Principles with the following changes to the vision statement:
a) Reword the first s entence with the following language “Individuals flourish and people with divers e experiences and perspectives work together”
b) Remove the word “unique” in the first sentence
7.3 Discussion and direction regarding the City's Sister City relationship with Snezhinsk, Russia
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Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council discuss and provide direction on the City's Sister City relationship with Snezhinsk, Russia.
Assistant City Manager Christine Martin presented the staff report.
Mayor Woerner opened the public comment period.
Jean King provided comment.
Donna Cabanne provided comment.
Jackie Cota provided comment.
There were no more speakers and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF VM BONANNO, SECONDED BY CM MUNRO AND
CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL PROVIDED DIRECTION TO
STAFF TO WRITE AND SEND A LETTER TO SNEZHINSK, RUSSIA
MUNICIPALITY WITH OVERSIGHT FROM M AYOR WOERNER AND POST THE LETTER TO THE CITY’S WEBSITE
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIA TED BY CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Hybrid Meetings , City Manager Marc Roberts reported April will begin in - person/hybrid meetings f or City Council and in -person only for advisory body meetings.
Administrative Services Director , City Manager Marc Roberts introduced Tina Olson as the City’s new Administrative Services Director.
Downtown Construction , City Manager Marc Roberts provided an update on the construction timeline in downtown Livermore.
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) , CM Kiick reported attendance at the march 7, 2022 board of directors meeting.
Trauma Center Support, City Council provided direction to staff to work with the cities of Tracy, Mountain House, and Manteca to request a letter of support for the trauma center.
Intergovernmental Agencies , Mayor Woerner announced changes to the intergovernmental agencies membership roster : 1) Alameda County Transportation Commission ( ACTC) - VM Bonanno appointed as delegate and Mayor W oerner as alternate ; 2) Livermore-Dublin Liaison Committee - Mayor Woerner will replace Vice Mayor Bonanno as the member.
CITY COUNCIL PROVIDED DIRECTION TO STAFF TO GE T AN UPDATE
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8. ADJOURNMENT – at 9:18 pm a regular City Council Meeting on March 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. held virtually using Zoom.
APPROVED:
BOB WOERNER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIE WEBER, CITY CLERK
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