MARCH 11, 2024 Minutes CM/75/308
CIT
Y COUNCIL
MARCH 11, 2024
________________________________________________________________ REG
ULAR MEETING
2. CAL
L 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 YouTube.
ROL
L CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand, Vice Mayor Robert W. Carling, and Council Members, Ben Barrientos, Evan Branning and, Brittni Kiick.
PL
EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. P
ROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Co
mmission for the Arts annual update presented by Chair Cathleen deOrnelas.
Chai
r Cathleen deOrnelas presented the Commission for the Arts annual update.
3.2 Pr
oclamation declaring March 2024 American Red Cross Month, presented to Kane Wong and Zel Helstrom, volunteers from the American Red Cross Alameda County Disaster Program.
May
or Marchand presented a proclamation to Tim Allen and Zel Helstrom, volunteers from the American Red Cross Alameda County Disaster Program declaring March 2024 American Red Cross Month.
4. O
PEN FORUM
May
or Marchand opened the public comment period.
Davi
d McGuigan, provided a comment.
Sh
irley Lewandowski, provided a comment.
Gr
eg Scott, provided a comment.
Doug M
ann, provided a comment.
Mi
chele Howard, provided a comment.
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There were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
5. CONSE
NT CALENDAR
Items
5.1 and 5.2 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
Mayo
r Marchand opened the public comment period.
Item
5.7 Greg Scott, provided a comment.
There
were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE. THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5.1. MAYOR MARCHAND ABSTAINED DUE TO HIS ABSENCE AT THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2024.
ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE. THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5.2. COUNCIL MEMBER
KIICK ABSTAINED DUE TO HER ABSENCE AT THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2024.
ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER KIICK AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 5.3 - 5.9
5.1 Reapprov
al of draft minutes - February 12, 2024, Regular Meeting.
5.2 Approv
al of draft minutes - February 26, 2024, Regular Meeting.
5.3 Adoption of Ordinance 2154 amending Livermore Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 5.50 Tobacco Retailer Licensing.
5.4 Resolution 2024-028 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.
5.5 Resolution 2024-029 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.
5.6 Resolution 2024-030 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B8AC46C-7977-4249-BA12-3BFE19D0F048 MARCH 11, 2024 Minutes CM/75/310
hearing date of April 15, 2024, to receive protests and direct staff to proceed with field abatement work.
5.7 Resolution 2024-031 of continued local emergency in response to impacts from a series of severe storm events last year.
5.8 Resolution 2024-032 authorizing he adoption of the January 2024 Tri - Valley Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
5.9 Resolution 2024-033 adopting a Sponsorship Policy establishing criteria and process for acceptance of sponsorships.
6. P
UBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 He
aring 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.
Re
commendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Appr
oving 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.
Manag
ement Analyst, Amy Walker presented the staff report.
May
or Marchand opened the public hearing.
Gr
eg Scott, provided a comment.
Ther
e were no more speakers, and the hearing was closed.
ON T
HE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING , SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER KIICK AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
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Re
solution 2024 -034 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 all related documents; and approving a supplemental appropri ation of $76,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
7. M
ATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION - NONE
8. CO
UNCIL 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.
Aru
kah House, Council Member Carling noted his attendance at the fundraiser on March 10, 2024.
9. ADJ
OURNMENT – at 8:08 pm to a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024 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.
APPRO
VED:
JO HN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
ATTE
ST: ___
DEBO RAH L. ELAM, ACTING CITY CLERK
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