25.5 Miscellaneous Motions and Appeals
25.5.1 Motion to Reconsider
A motion to reconsider any action taken by the General Plan Advisory Committee may be made as follows: (1) The motion must be made by a Committee Member that voted along with majority that voted for the original motion that passed, although the motion for reconsideration may be seconded by any Committee Member; (2) The motion must be made either at the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken, or, at the next regular meeting, provided appropriate due process is afforded to any participating parties; (3) The motion is debatable;
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and (4) If any participating party has left the meeting, or if the motion comes at a subsequent meeting, the ultimate decision to be reconsidered must take place at a subsequent meeting.
25.5.2 Committee Member Appeal
Any Committee Member may appeal any ruling by the Chairperson. If a Committee Member so moves and the motion is seconded, after debate, the ruling of the Chairperson may be reversed by majority vote. If an appeal is taken, the question shall be, “Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained?”
26. Action and Direction
26.1 Votes, General Rules
Unless otherwise provided, the General Plan Advisory Committee’s actions must be passed pursuant to a majority vote on a motion, and the motion may not be considered unless it is seconded. A simple majority vote by those Committee Members present is necessary to pass a motion providing direction to staff or establishing administrative policy.
Any Committee Member may, before the “Nays” are called for, demand that a roll call vote be taken on the motion before the Committee. The Chairperson’s name shall be called last with other Committee Members’ names called in alphabetical order by the staff liaison. Committee Members shall not give explanations for their vote during roll call.
If a motion does not receive the necessary majority vote for passage, the Chairperson may solicit additional discussion and another motion for further deliberation and voting.
If further discussion and deliberation does not result in a motion receiving a majority vote necessary to pass a motion, the Chairperson may declare that “no action has been taken” and proceed with the remainder of the agenda. In the event of a tie vote, the procedures in section 26.2 Tie Votes, shall control.
If a Committee Member is present at the meeting but abstains from voting on a motion or is silent during the vote on the motion, then the rules in section 26.3 Abstentions and Silence shall govern how the Committee Member’s silence or abstention is tabulated.
26.2 Tie Votes
Generally, a motion fails if there is a tie vote. After a tie vote, the Chairperson may solicit additional discussion and another motion in an attempt to break the tie. If the tie vote occurs during a Committee Member absence, and the absent Committee Member does not have a conflict of interest related to the item being voted on, the General Plan Advisory Committee may continue the item to a subsequent meeting when the absent Committee Member is expected to be present in an effort to resolve the tie. If the tie
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vote is not resolved, the motion shall fail, and the Chairperson may declare that “no action has been taken” and proceed with the remainder of the agenda. However, if a decision is legally compelled under state law (such as the Permit Streamlining Act), the tie vote shall constitute a denial of the application, project before the General Plan Advisory Committee and an appeal could be submitted for final decision by the City Council.
26.3 Abstentions and Silence
The City Council discourages abstentions since abstentions without legal conflict may impede the General Plan Advisory Committee’s actions, for example by causing a tie vote. Abstentions also deprive Livermore residents of one vote of nineteen and may diminish accountability of Committee Members on items of legitimate concern. At the same time, it is not the City Council’s intention to impede any individual Committee Member’s right to choose not to speak or vote on an item.
If any Committee Member wishes to abstain from voting on a motion, the Committee Member must announce the abstention when the item of business is first called for consideration and must not participate in the consideration of the item, in which case the minutes will reflect that the Committee Member abstained from the vote.
If the Committee Member does not announce an abstention when the item of business is first called for consideration, or the Committee Member participates in the consideration of the item, and the Committee Member’s abstains during the vote, then that Committee Member’s vote shall be tabulated in favor of the motion.
Silence of any Committee Member shall be tabulated along with the majority of the votes cast by the Committee Members present and voting on the motion since the silent Committee Member is conceding to the majority’s wishes.
This rule is intended to expressly modify Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, Revised 2011 for counting votes with regard to abstentions and silence by a Committee Member.
26.4 Protests
Any Committee Member shall have the right to enter into public record reasons for dissent or protests against any motion carried by the majority.
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ITEM NO. 10.1
DATE:
April 10, 2023
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Marianna Marysheva, City Manager
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.
5.1 Approval of draft minutes - March 6, 2023 Special Meeting, March 13, 2023 Regular Meeting, and March 27, 2023 Regular Meeting.
Material: Revised Draft Minutes for March 27, 2023 Regular Meeting
6.1 Hearing to receive and consider protests and direct staff to proceed with field abatement work on non-compliant properties under the 2023 Fire Hazard Abatement Program.
Material: PowerPoint Presentation
7.1 Resolution receiving the Annual Review of Military Equipment Report, determining that the equipment identified in the report complies with applicable standards, and authorizing the Military Equipment Ordinance 2.36.200 to be renewed and remain in effect.
Material: PowerPoint Presentation
7.2 Discussion and Direction regarding Comprehensive General Plan Update - Land Use Alternatives Evaluations and a Resolution amending the General Plan Advisory Committee Rules of Procedure.
Materials: Public Comment Received and PowerPoint Presentation
8.0 Council Committee Reports and Matters Initiated by City Manager, City Attorney, Staff, and Council Members
Material: Council Reports
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DISCUSSION
ATTACHMENTS
1. Supplemental Materials
Prepared by: Debbie Elam
Acting Assistant City Clerk
Approved by:
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Marianna Marysheva
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
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Tina Olson
Administrative Services Director
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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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ULAR 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.
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OLL 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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EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPO
RT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
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ayor Marchand reported there was no reportable action taken. 3 . PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 P
roclamation declaring March 2023 as American Red Cross Month, presented to Disaster Action Committee Volunteer Jan Peterson and Alameda County Leadership Council Member Varsha Clare.
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ecommendation: Staff recommend the City Council declare March 2023 as American Red Cross Month.
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ayor Marchand presented the proclamation.
3 .2 Proclamation declaring March 2023 as March for Meals Month, presented to Carrie Oldes, Meals on Wheels Program Manager.
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ecommendation: Staff recommends City Council declare March 2023 as March for Meals Month.
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ayor Marchand presented the proclamation.
4 . OPEN FORUM
M
ayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
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avid McGuigan provided a comment.
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e were no more speakers and the public comment period was closed. 5 . CONSENT CALENDAR
M
ayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Ther
e 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.
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ecommendation: 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 recommended 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 recommended the City Council adopt a resolution to approve extending the Alameda County abandoned vehicle abatement program until May 31, 2033.
5.4 Resolution 2023-0 43 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 designee, 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 recommended 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 2023-0 46 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.
Resolution 2023-049 adopting the 2023 State and Federal Legislative Platform for the City of Livermore.
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 SUMMARY 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.
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APPROVED:
JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIE WEBER, CITY CLERK
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1 2023 Fire Hazard
Abatement Program
April 10, 2023
Presented by Ryan Rucker, Deputy Chief
2023 Fire Hazard Abatement Program
Hearing to receive/consider protests and direct staff to proceed with the abatement of non-compliant properties
• March 2023 council approved Resolution 2023-035 declared a public nuisance
– Notices mailed to the owner of record or current occupant – Owners have been advised to abate and avoid enforcement – Owners advised of their option to protest at this hearing • Staff recommends that the counc il overrule objections to the proposed abatement
– Adopt the attached resolution ordering a contractor to abate • Inspectors will survey all parcels listed for compliance – Those not compliant by May 31, 2023, will be abated
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1 Military Equipment Ordinance and
Annual Report Summary
April 10, 2023
Presented by Captain Jason Boberg
What are the Legal Requirements of
the Military Equipment Law?
• Beginning in 2022, the Californi a Government Code requires law enforcement agencies to present a military equipment policy, by ordinance, for Council consideration and renewal annually. The initial military equipment policy was adopted by Council April 11, 2022. • The law requires Council oversight related to the funding, acquisition, and use of certain types of equipment, deemed ‘military equipment’ by the legislation.
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2 What does Military Equipment Look Like in
Livermore?
Livermore PD’s Armored Rescue Vehicle
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3 Inside of the Armored Rescue Vehicle
Community Outreach Vehicle
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4 Inside of the Community Outreach Vehicle
Unmanned Ground Vehicle
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5 Unmanned Arial Systems
(UAS)
Overview of the Proposed LPD UAS Program
• Historically, the Livermore Police Department has relied upon the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) for UAS services, which were provided free of charge. ACSO has made recent changes that limit the availability of UAS services. There has been some discussion about ACSO implementing a fee schedule to charge for such services. Based on the recent changes and staff’s recognized value of UAS’s, the Livermore Police Department proposes implementing its own UAS program.
• Benefits of this proposal include increased availability of UAS’s, greater efficiency in providing services to the community, increased operational capabilities, increased situational awareness leading to potentially better outcomes, and internal control of related data. • Operators will be licensed by the FAA and will be trained to utilize the UAS’s in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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6 Use of UAS’s
(a) Public safety and life preservation missions including, but not limited to, barricaded suspects, building/open area searches for criminal suspects, hostage situations, active shooters, and high-risk search/arrest warrants
(b) Lost or missing persons/search and rescue
(c) Disaster response
(d) Suspected explosive devices
(e) Hazardous material releases
(f) Crime/collision scene documentation
(g) Pursuant to a search warrant
(h) Mass gatherings or special events where security concerns exist or criminal activity is occurring
(i) In support of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fi re Department or other entities (City departments or outside agencies) when the underlying mission meets authorized use parameters
UAS Privacy Considerations
• UAS’s will only be used with supervisory approval, within the scope outlined in the related policy. • UAS’s will not be used to conduct random patrols or surveillance. • UAS’s will not be used to routinely monitor mass gatherings, protests, or demonstrations where security concerns do not exist or where criminal activity is not occurring. • Operators would be trained to minimize view ing and recording areas that have a reasonable expectation of privacy unless the area is the focus of the investigation and there is a legal right to view the area (search warrant, exigency, consent, etc.) • All UAS usage will be tracked and reported to the public and the City Council in accordance with the law.
• LPD will retain UAS data and will follow applicable laws related to retenti on and release of data. • LPD can redact data prior to release if there is a legal or privacy related reason to do so. 11 12
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7 UAS Program Cost
• 9 UAS’s of varying sizes and capabilities= $35,379
• 4 viewers with remote controls=$6,348
• Extra batteries, cameras, and spotlights = $17,175
• Total hardware is approximately $58, 902, with additional costs of pilot training, pilot data licensing, data storage, flight software, and other miscellaneous items. • The estimated total cost for the program (includi ng taxes) over a 5-year period include an initial investment of about $73,000 in year one and then approximately $14,500 per year for the remaining four years. The ongoing costs are primarily associated to recurring fees related to flight software and data storage.
Patrol Rifle
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8 Kinetic Energy Weapons
FN303 Device
Bean Bag Shotgun System
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9 40mm Kinetic Energy Launcher System with
Foam‐Tipped Munitions
Noise-Flash Diversionary Devices and CS Smoke
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10 Battering Ram or Breaching Apparatus
Annual Report Summary
2022 Equipment Usage
• Kinetic energy projectiles were used on three occasions • The armored rescue vehicle was used on eleven occasions • Unmanned aerial or ground vehicles were used on eight occasions
*It should be noted that these statistics include LPD deployments of equipment in other jurisdictions through LPD’s joint SWAT operations with the Pleasanton Police Department.
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11 Expenditures and Proposed Expenditures
• Fiscal Year (FY) 21-22 and 22-23 expenditures were $36,980 for new equipment • Proposed expenditures for equipment in FY 23-24 are $51,319. This does not include peripheral costs related to the proposed implementation of an LPD UAS program (data storage, flight software, extra batteries, training, etc.) • Proposed equipment expenditures for FY 24-25 are $34,770 *additional costs will include maintenance, training, miscellaneous expenses related to the main categories of equipment.
Information is Regularly Available on the Livermore Police Department’s Website on the Transparency and Information Page 21 22
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12 Additional Outreach and Transparency Efforts
• On February 21, 2023, staff prov ided a comprehensive presentation to the Chief’s advisory group on the proposed UAS program.
• In March 2023, staff updated the LPD website to include the new equipment inventory and the 2022 annual military equipment report.
• On March 21, 2023, staff hosted a public community meeting related the department’s use of military equipment. The Chief’s advisory group also attended that meeting. The meeting was publicized on social media, on the LPD lobby’s public bulletin board, and on the department’s website. • Staff responded to one inquiry on the transparenc y and information page related to this topic.
Questions?
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City Council Agenda for Monday, April; 10, 2023
To: Livermore City Clerk [email protected]
Subject: Item7.2 on the April 10, 2023 Council Agenda
The agenda for the Livermore City Council mee�ng April 10th, under Item 7.2, says to “Direct staff to include the geographic area east of Greenville Road in the evalua�on study for the General Plan Update.” Greenville Road is Livermore’s eastern Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). A General Plan Update to include the area east of Greenville Road is merely a precursor to overturning the widely-popular Urban Growth Boundary established by the voters when they approved County Measure D.
That popularity was expressed by Livermore voters who rejected the Pardee urban development for North Livermore, decei�ully labeled, as I recall, “Livermore Trails.” Pardee Homes failed to convince Livermore voters, a�er spending a great deal of money on the elec�on. Pardee even moved a vice president to Livermore, who then joined and handed out dona�ons to good Livermore organiza�ons. She le� town a�er the elec�on failed.
In a leter to Livermore Mayor John Marchand dated February 14, 2023, the company Topcon explains the difficulty of acquiring land for industrial purposes, and proposes a solu�on: “We believe that processing would be much more efficient if this propery were within the City boundaries and City control would also enable consistent enforcement of use of regula�ons, which would go a long way toward cleaning up this importanat corridor. We believe that bringing this property within the control of the City would allow Topcon to maximize the investment made for poten�al future expansion and consolida�on of our our business within the City.
The problem is, the 60-acre parcel purchased by TopCon is east of Greenville Road, and therefore outside the Urban Growth Boundary. The proposed General Plan amendment would smooth the path to City annexa�on, as it would already be approved by the General Plan.
TopCon wants the city to annex their land east of Greenville Road because they can't get what they want from the County. Alameda County is withholding approval because the land is protected by Measure D, the voter-approved establishment of Urban Growth Boundaries. It would take a county-wide vote to permit the land, now designated Large Parcel Agriculture, to be changed to industrial use. That's why they're going to the city.
If the UGB is moved now and the land annexed by the Ciy, why not again, and again? There's no logical end to the process except the county line. Most people in the city like the idea of agriculture and open space close to where they live, and they won't benefit from urban development east of Greenville. I believe there is already adequate industrial land within the City, north of the Laboratory and next to the airport, to support Topcon’s move to Livermore.
If it were not trying to circumvent long-�me Livermore policies, procedures, and values, I would say that Topcon would be a fine addi�on to Livermore, based on what I read. However, they are trying one of the oldest and disreputable games in real estate: buy a parcel zoned for some lower-value use, then influence decision-makers to change the zoning to a higher use, and pocket the profits.
I therefore urge the City Council to not approve inclusion of the land east of Greenville Road in the General Plan Update.
Sincerely,
Richard Ryon
Livermore ci�zen
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1 General Plan Update
Project Check-In
April 10, 2023
Andy Ross, Economic Development Manager
Progress Report
New Information
GPAC rules of procedure
East of Greenville
Staff recommendations
Questions
Presentation Outline
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2 Completed Tasks:
• Visioning
• Research and Analysis
• Housing Element Update
Current Tasks:
• Land Use Alternatives
• Policy Development
• General Plan EIR
Upcoming Tasks:
• Draft General Plan
Progress Report
General Plan Advisory Committee Rules
• Initial committee membership: 19
members;
quorum set at 10
• Current membership: 13
• Staff recommends setting quorum at
majority
of current membership
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3 General Plan feedback to date:
GPAC and Business Community
Establish Livermore’s “Identity” as a leader and innovator in science and technology
Ensure long-term investment
and sustainability of South Livermore Valley
Replace the
inventory of commercial-industrial land that is redesignated for housing
Ensure Jobs/Housing Match and a
balance of in-out-commuting
Explore opportunities for higher education (University), research campuses (Lab Partnerships),
and high-quality jobs
Explore growth opportunities for industrial campus environments in the geographic area east of
Greenville Road
Current Focus Areas
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4 Current Focus Areas and Potential East
of Greenville Focus Area
East of
Greenville
Study Area
Area East of Greenville Road
• Relatively flat terrain with hills to the
north, east, and south
• Outside of municipal and urban growth
boundaries
• Under jurisdiction of Alameda County
• Serves as, and can be enhanced as, a
Gateway to Livermore wine country
• Adjacent to existing industrial areas
and National laboratories (north and
central)
• Adjacent to South Livermore includes
attributes suited to quality wine grape
production
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5 DatesTask/Deliverable/Milestone
April 10, 2023‐ Council Direction
June 2023‐ Admin Draft Report
July/August 2023‐ Public Review Draft - Published
August 2023
‐ Public Outreach
‐ GPAC workshops
September 2023‐ Planning Commission
October 2023
‐ Council Direction
Timeline to Add East of Greenville Focus Area
Staff Recommendations
Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Receive a report from staff on the st atus of the comprehensive General Plan Update and the land use alternatives evaluation process. 2) Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan Advisory Committee Rules of Procedure reducing the total number of committee members to 13 and the number required to constitute a quorum to majority of current membership. 3) Direct staff to include the geographic area east of Greenville Road in the land use evaluation study for the General Plan Update.
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Council Member
Date of
Meeting or
Event Committee or Organization
Meeting or Event Type (ex. board meeting or
ribbon cutting) Summary of Meeting or Event
Mayor Marchand 3/29/2023 Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Pleasanton State of the City Address Update on the City of Pleasanton delivered by Mayor Brown.
Mayor Marchand 3/29/2023 Innovation Tri‐Valley Series of company presentations at the Innovation Tri‐Valley Gamechangers awards program
Recognition and awards to local companies recognized for new, innovative game‐changing technologies.
Mayor Marchand
3/30/2023 TV 30 Recording the bi‐weekly Mayor's Report Updated viewers on things happening around the City Mayor Marchand 3/30/2023 Livermore ‐Pleasanton Liaison Committee Liaison meeting. Update and received comments on potential changes to the Airport Development policies.
Mayor Marchand 3/31/2023 Ad Hoc LAFCO meeting Interviews Selected the new alternate public member.
Mayor Marchand 4/2/2023 Livermore Art Association LAA Spring Show Attended the show and presented the City Awards.
Mayor Marchand 4/5/2023 Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Business Alliance Meeting Presented an update on City activities and heard a
presentation on a new Habitat for Humanity affordable
housing development.
Mayor Marchand 4/10/2023 Alameda County Transportation Commission Meeting of the Planning, Policy and Legislation Committee
Received an update on the Paratransit program and approved the contract amendments for the Safe Routes to Schools
program which includes bus passes for students at 9 Livermore Schools. Received an update on local and regional legislation and approved an on‐call professional services contract.
Item 8.0
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Council Member
Date of
Meeting or
Event Committee or Organization
Meeting or Event Type (ex. board meeting or
ribbon cutting) Summary of Meeting or Event
Council Member Barrientos 3/31/2023 EBCE Zoom mtg with Clean Energy Alliance Information meeting about their concerns and objectives Council Member Barrientos 4/3/2023 Airport Commission Mtg Regular meeting. No major decisions taken. Getting to know who the members are
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Council Member
Date of
Meeting or
Event Committee or Organization
Meeting or Event Type (ex. board meeting or
ribbon cutting) Summary of Meeting or Event
Council Member Branning 3/16/2023 Common point anniversary celebration Council Member Branning 3/17/2023 JCRC Israel/Palestine seminar trip 10 day trip to Israel and Palestine with other elected officials to learn about the realities of the conflict and life in both countries.
Council Member Branning
4/3/2023 LAVTA Board meeting Updates on Capitol projects Item 8.0
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Date of
Meeting or
Event Committee or Organization
Meeting or Event Type (ex. board meeting or
ribbon cutting) Summary of Meeting or Event
Council Member Carling 3/29/2023 ITV Game Changer Awards Council Member Carling 3/30/2023 Livermore/Pleasanton liaison committee airport discussion Item 8.0
Council Reports
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