CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024
REGULAR MEETING –
7:00 PM
MEETING PARTICIPATION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THE AGENDA
IN PERSON INFORMATION:
CIVIC CENTER MEETING HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1016 S. LIVERMORE AVENUE
ZOOM IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofLivermoreCalifornia
TV29:
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John P Marchand, Mayor
Robert W Carling, Vice Mayor
Ben
Barrientos, Council Member
Evan Branning, Council Member
Brittni Kiick, Council Member
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1. CLOSED SESSION - NONE.
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Commission for the Arts annual update presented by Chair Cathleen deOrnelas.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council receive the Commission for the Arts annual update.
Staff Report
3.2 Proclamation declaring March 2024 American Red Cross Month, presented to Kane Wong and Zel Helstrom, volunteers from the American Red Cross Alameda County Disaster Program.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council proclaim March 2024 American Red Cross Month.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Proclamation
4. OPEN FORUM
In conformance with the Brown Act, no City Council action can occur on items presented during Open Forum.
To provide public comment in person, please submit a speaker card. When your name is called, walk to the lectern to address City Council.
Comments are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person, per item. The Mayor may reduce the amount of time based on the number of persons wishing to speak.
Comments are limited to one comment per person per item regardless of format or time submitted (this includes email and e-comment submissions prior to the meeting as well as live comments during the meeting).
Open Forum will conclude after 30 minutes; however, if there are additional speakers, Open Forum will reconvene before the meeting adjourns.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and are acted upon by the City Council with a
ROLL CALL
Council Member Ben Barrientos
Council Member Evan Branning
Council Member Brittni Kiick
Vice Mayor Robert W. Carling
Mayor John Marchand
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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single action. Members of the audience wishing to provide public input must submit a speaker card found at the entrance of the Council Chambers. A speaker is limited to a single comment with a maximum of three minutes for the entire Consent Calendar. If Consent Calendar items are pulled for discussion by the City Council, a speaker will be allowed one comment on the items pulled for discussion and a separate comment for the remaining Consent Calendar. The one comment limit applies regardless of format or time submitted (this includes email and e- comment submissions prior to the meeting as well as live comments during the meeting).
5.1 Reapproval of draft minutes - February 12, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council reapprove the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. DRAFT 2024-02-12
5.2 Approval of draft minutes - February 26, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. DRAFT 2024-02-26
5.3 Adoption of an ordinance amending Livermore Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 5.50 Tobacco Retailer Licensing.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council
adopt an ordinance
amending LMC Chapter 5.50 Tobacco
Retailer Licensing, to update retailer definitions and add compliance monitoring capabilities.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Redline Changes to Municipal Code
2. Ordinance
5.4 Resolution authorizing execution of the third amendment to the agreement between the City of Livermore and Alameda County accepting grant funding from the County of Alameda, Probation Department for mental health services provided by Horizons Family Counseling, for the term of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, with a total amount not-to-exceed $381,300.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreement between the City of Livermore and Alameda County accepting grant funding from the County of Alameda, Probation Department for mental health services provided by Horizons Family Counseling, for the term of January 1, 2024 through
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June 30, 2024, with a total amount not-to-exceed $381,300.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Third Amendment
5.5 Resolution authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and execution of a Notice of Completion for the 2020 Multi Use Trail Repair Project 2018-20.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance and release of the security bonds for the 2020 Multi Use Trail Repair Project 2018-20 and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Notice of Completion
5.6 Resolution declaring parcels within the City which contain weeds, refuse, rubbish, and/or dirt a public nuisance requiring abatement, directing staff to proceed with the annual Fire Hazard Abatement Program, and set a public hearing date of April 15, 2024, to receive protests and direct staff to proceed with field abatement work.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring parcels within the City which contain weeds, refuse, rubbish, and/or dirt a public nuisance requiring abatement, direct staff to proceed with the annual Fire Hazard Abatement Program, and set a public hearing date of April 15, 2024, to receive protests and direct staff to proceed with field abatement work.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - List of Parcels & Property Owners
5.7 Resolution of continued local emergency in response to impacts from a series of severe storm events last year.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution of continued local emergency in response to impacts from a series of severe storm events last year.
Staff Report
Attachments:
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1. Resolution
5.8 Resolution authorizing the adoption of the January 2024 Tri-Valley Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Adopting Volume 1 and Livermore's portion of Volume 2 of the January 2024 Tri-Valley Local Hazard Mitigation Plan;
2 .
Directing staff to integrate the Plan's hazard mitigation Action Plan projects into existing City plans and programs, to the extent feasible;
3 .
Directing staff to incorporate the Plan into the updated General Plan Safety Element, in conformance with CA AB 2140; and
4 .
Affirming Livermore's commitment to the Planning Partnership, as described in the Plan, and help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all Planning Partners.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
2. Cal OES Approval/ Transmittal Letter
3. FEMA Approval Letter
4. Resolution
5. Exhibit A - Tri-Valley Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Volume I
6. Exhibit B - Tri-Valley Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Volume II
5.9 Resolution adopting a Sponsorship Policy establishing criteria and process for acceptance of sponsorships.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution adopting a Sponsorship Policy establishing criteria and process for acceptance of sponsorships.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Sponsorship Policy
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Comments are limited to one comment per person per item regardless of format or time submitted (this includes email and e-comment submissions prior to the meeting as well as live comments during the meeting).
6.1 Hearing to consider a resolution approving the first substantial amendment to the City of Livermore’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2023-24 Action Plan, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute any related documents, and approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $76,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Approving the first substantial amendment to the City’s FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan; 2 .
Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute any documentation, agreements, and amended agreements with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development and Tri-Valley Haven for Women that are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution and effectuate the First Substantial Amendment to the City’s FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan; 3 .
Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $76,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund (Fund 613); and
4 .
Authorizing City Manager, or her designee, to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including approving minor changes to the First Substantial Amendment to the City’s FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Annual Action Plan for the FY 2023-24 CDBG
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - First Substantial Amendment
7. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION - NONE.
Comments are limited to one comment per person per item regardless of format or time submitted (this includes email and e-comment submissions prior to the meeting as well as live comments during the meeting).
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
9. ADJOURNMENT
To a Special City Council meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm and a Regular City Council meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chambers, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
10. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
10.1 Supplemental materials received prior to the meeting.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Supplemental Materials
11. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
You can participate in the meeting in a number of ways:
Open Forum
is an opportunity for the public to speak regarding items not listed on the
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agenda. Speakers are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person. To address the City Council in person, you must submit a speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the start of that item. Please note that the City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action on any items that are not listed on the agenda. However, if your item requires action, the City Council may place it on a future agenda or direct staff to work with you and/or report to the City Council on the issue.
Public Hearings
- The topic of the hearing is typically summarized by staff, followed by a presentation by the applicant, and questions from the City Council. The Mayor will then open the hearing to the public and offer an opportunity for public comments. Speakers are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person. To address the City Council in person, you must submit a speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the start of the presentation of the item.
Other Agenda Items
are also open for public input including Consent Calendar or Matters for Consideration items. These comments are also subject to the 3-minute limit.
Special Meetings, Workshops
- The public will have the opportunity to address the City Council regarding the item that is the subject of the special meeting or workshop. Public comments are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person.
Platforms to Participate in Meetings:
Submission of Comments Prior to the Meeting:
Email Comments
may be submitted by the public to the City Clerk’s Office (
[email protected]
). Items received no later than 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and available on the City website prior to the meeting. These items will NOT be read into the record.
eComments
may be submitted by the public using the eComment link
here
. Comments may
be up to 1000 characters in length and will be accepted up until 4:00 pm the day of the meeting. These items will NOT be read into the record and are viewable by the City Council and the public upon submittal.
Submission of Comments During the Meeting:
Speakers are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person. To submit a comment you must complete a speaker card for each item. Speaker cards are available in the Civic Center Meeting Hall lobby. Indicate on the card the item number you wish to comment on and submit the card directly to the City Clerk prior to the start of the item. Please note that the City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action on any items that are not listed on the agenda.
However, if your item requires action, the City Council may place it on a future agenda or direct staff to work with you and/or report to the City Council on the issue.
The City will be using YouTube and TV29 as two tools to provide the public access to view City Council meetings. No public comment will be accepted via YouTube.
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If you would like to deliver written materials to the City Council as part of your public comment, please provide 10 copies to the City Clerk with your speaker card.
The
City Council Agenda and Agenda Reports
are prepared by City staff and are available
for public review on Tuesday evening, six days prior to the City Council meeting in the Civic Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore, and at the City Clerk’s Office, 1052 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The Agenda is also available on the City’s website, http://LivermoreCA.gov/agenda
.
Under Government Code §54957.5, any
supplemental material
distributed to the members
of the City Council after the posting of this agenda will be available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office, 1052 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore, and included in the agenda packet available on the City’s web site at
http://LivermoreCA.gov/agenda
.
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