MARCH 27, 2023 Minutes CM/75/179
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 27, 2023
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 6:15 pm, held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue and remotely using Zoom and YouTube.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand , Vice Mayor Brittni Kiick and Council Members Ben Barrientos, and Robert W. Carling.
Absent: Council Member Branning.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers and the hearing was closed.
1. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
1.1 Conference with Labor Negotiator, Conference Joint Powers Agency Confidential Information. To meet with Administrative Services Director, Tina Olson, Human Resources Manager, Nancy Dias, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Kristen Hilton, Human Resources Analyst II, Kaylin Larson, and Tim Davis, Attorney with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, the City's and the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department's negotiators, pursuant to Government Code sections 54957.6 and 54956.96, regarding the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority's negotiations with The International Association of Firefighters, Local 1974, AFL-CIO-CLC for the Battalion Chief's unit.
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REGULAR MEETING
2. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 7:00 pm, held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue and remotely using Zoom and YouTube.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand , Vice Mayor Brittni Kiick and Council Members Ben Barrientos, and Robert W. Carling.
Absent: Council Member Branning.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Marchand reported there was no reportable action taken.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation declaring March 2023 as American Red Cross Month, presented to Disaster Action Committee Volunteer Jan Peterson and Alameda County Leadership Council Member Varsha Clare.
Recommendation: Staff recommend the City Council declare March 2023 as American Red Cross Month.
Mayor Marchand presented the proclamation.
3.2 Proclamation declaring March 2023 as March for Meals Month, presented to Carrie Oldes, Meals on Wheels Program Manager.
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council declare March 2023 as March for Meals Month.
Mayor Marchand presented the proclamation.
4. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
David McGuigan provided a comment.
There were no more speakers and the public comment period was closed.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF VM KIICK, SECONDED BY CM CARLING, AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
5.1 Approval of draft minutes - February 27, 2023 Regular Meeting and March 2, 2023 Special Meeting.
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council approve the draft minutes.
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5.2 Resolution 2023-041 authorized an agreement with Oliveira Enterprises, Inc. for mulch procurement and application services in an amount not -to-exceed $600,000 for three years to comply with the requirements of SB 1383.
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed City Council adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Oliveira Enterprises, Inc. to provide in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 over the three-year term.
5.3 Resolution 2023-042 approved extending the Alameda County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program until May 31, 2033.
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council adopt a resolution to approve extending the Alameda County abandoned vehicle abatement program until May 31, 2033.
5.4 Resolution 2023-043 authorized the approval of grant application and acceptance of $60,000 grant funds through the California Energy Commission Grant for Automated Solar Permit Processing.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the Chief Building Official or designee, to execute all documentation necessary to apply for the $60,000 grant for the California Automated Permit Processing Program.
2. Authorizing the City Manager or d esignee, to execute any agreements and accept the $60,000 grant funds awarded through the California Automated Permit Processing Program.
5.5 Resolution 2023-044 to summarily vacate a portion of the existing storm drain easement in Veterans Way, recorded May 20, 1968, reel 2184, images 414- 420, and authorize the City Manager to quitclaim the storm drain easement to unencumber the Blacksmith Square Expansion and the L Street Garage Project.
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council adopt a resolution to summarily vacate a portion of existing storm drain easement in Veterans Way, recorded May 20, 1968, reel 2184, images 414 -420, and authorize the City Manager to quitclaim the storm drain easement to City of Livermore , a municipal corporation, and Blacksmith Square LLC.
5.6 Resolution 2023-045 approved the City of Livermore Salary Plan to reflect previous agreements, creation of new classifications, and retitled positions in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council adopt a resolution approving modifications to the City of Livermore Salary Plan to reflect previous agreements, creation of new classifications, and retitled positions.
5.7 Resolution 2023-046 approved the City of Livermore Recruitment Incentive Policy effective April 1, 2023.
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Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council adopt a resolution approving the City of Livermore Recruitment Incentive Policy effective April 1, 2023 and authorizes the City Manager to offer recruitment incentives consistent with the approved policy.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Hearing to consider the Housing Element Annual Progress Report, which tracks the City’s progress towards implementing the Housing Element of the General Plan and meeting its Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA), pursuant to Government Code Section 65400.
Recommendation: Staff recommend ed the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
Senior Planner Tricia Pontau and Planning Manager Steve Stewart presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF CM CARLING, SECONDED BY VM KIICK AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2023-047 accepted the 2022 housing element annual progress report.
6.2 Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution establishing an annual fee for a home occupation permit renewal, which is required when a resident is employed and works from their home, in the amount of $50.00, consistent with Livermore Development Code Section 9.05.100.
Recommendation:
Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution establishing an annual fee for home occupation permit renewal in the amount of $50.
Principal Planner Steve Riley and Planning Manager Steve Stewart presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Anonymous Speaker provided a comment.
There were no more speakers and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF VM KIICK, SECONDED BY CM CARLING AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTION:
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Resolution 2023 -048 established an annual fee for a home occupation permit renewal, which is required when a resident is employed and works from their home, in the amount of $50.00, consistent with Livermore Development Code Section 9.05.100.
7. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
7.1 Resolution approving the 2023 City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2023 City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform.
Assistant to the City Manager Stephanie Egidio presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF VM KIICK SECONDED BY CM CARLING AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTION WITH ITEMS 6,7, AND 9 UNDER AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ITEMS 1 AND 4 UNDER PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY, AND ITEM 5 UNDER TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING CHANGED FROM “OPPOSE” TO “MONITOR” AND INCLUDING A CATEGORY FOR ITEMS THAT ALIGN WITH THE CITY’S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN.
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PROVIDED A SUMMARY OF
RECENTLY ATTENDED EVENTS AND MEETINGS IN ADDITION TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET. COUNCIL
MEMBERS WHO DID NOT PROVIDE A SUM MARY IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET ARE INCLUDED BELOW.
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority VM Kiick noted her attendance at the meeting on March 27, 2023.
8. ADJOURNMENT – at 8:00 pm Regular City Council meeting on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chambers, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue and virtually using Zoom.
APPROVED:
JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIE WEBER, CITY CLERK
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