DECEMBER 9, 2024 Minutes CM/75/395
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 9, 2024
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REGULAR MEETING
1. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
2. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 7:00 p.m., held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand, Vice Mayor Robert W. Carling, and Council Members, Ben Barrientos, Evan Branning and, Brittni Kiick.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Confirm Advisory Body appointments to the Human Services Commission and the Livermore Housing Authority and direct the City Clerk to administer the oath of office.
Human Services Commission 2 Vacancies
Appointment to an unexpired term ending November 1, 2026 • Jagdish Girimaji
Appointment to an unexpired term ending November 1, 2028 • Justin Probert
Livermore Housing Authority 2 Vacancies (1 Tenant, 62 Years Old+) Reappointment to a regular term ending January 1, 2029
• Karen Hutchinson
Appointment to an unexpired term ending January 1, 2027 (Tenant, 62 Years Old+)
• Adam Talarman
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF VICE MAYOR CARLING , SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KIICK AND CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMED THE APPOINTMENTS.
City Clerk Debbie Elam administered the oath of office.
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4. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Arthur Barinque provided a comment.
Karl Wente provided a comment.
Trish Munro 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 COUNCIL MEMBER KIICK, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR CARLING AND CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
5.1 Approval of draft minutes for November 25, 2024.
5.2 Adoption of Omnibus Ordinance 2168 amending various sections of the Livermore Municipal Code and Livermore Development Code to make administrative, technical, and other non-substantive amendments.
5.3 Resolution 2024-204 authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and execution of a Notice of Completion for the City Hall HVAC & Central Plant Chiller Replacement Project 2018-30.
5.4 Resolution 2024-205 authorizing acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and execution of a Notice of Completion for the 2023 Storm Damage Repair Project (LOP 5, 13, & 14), City Projects S202300A & S202300P, FEMA 4683.
5.5 Resolution 2024-206 determining Parcel 14 of Tract 8613, Shea Portola Apartments, located at the northeast corner of Portola Avenue and Collier Canyon Road, is annexed to the City of Livermore Community Facilities District No. 2023- 1 (Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan Services).
5.6 Resolution 2024-207 approving the funding agreement between the Tri - Valley Transportation Council and the City of Livermore for the allocation of Tri - Valley Transportation Development Fund (TVTDF) funds in the amount of $5,139,000 for environmental, permitting, right -of-way, and design activities associated with the I-580/Vasco Road Interchange Modification 1993-52.
5.7 Resolution 2024-208 making findings regarding the continuing need for Docusign Envelope ID: E3EF1025-ED7D-48C0-A0D1-54A251D31580 DECEMBER 9, 2024 Minutes CM/75/397
unexpended balances of Development Impact Fees as of June 30, 2024, and accepting the Annual Report of Development Fee and Connection Fee Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
5.8 Resolution 2024-209 accepting the recommendation of the Altamont Landfill Open Space Committee to authorize the City's grant request.
Resolution 2024-210 finding the acquisitions of the Quint Property is categorically exempt from CEQA.
Resolution 2024-211 authorizing the City Manager to enter into Purchase and Sale Agreements for open space land.
Resolution 2024-212 appropriating funds for the acquisition of the Quint Property (41 acres - APNs: 99B-5300-2-13, 99B-5450-10-3).
5.9 Resolution 2024-213 authorizing the Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department JPA (LPFD) to give notice of withdrawal to the California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority (CJPRMA).
5.10 Resolution 2024-214 authorizing the execution of a settlement agreement with the Livermore Premium Outlets LLC regarding public safety and traffic management.
5.11 Resolution 2024-215 accepting annual special tax and bond accountability reports for Fiscal Year 202324 Community Facilities District No. 99 -1 (Tri-Valley Technology Park), 2009 -1 (El Charro), 2012 -1 (El Charro Maintenance), 2015 -1 (Brisa Maintenance), 2016 -1 (Sage Maintenanc e), 2016 -2 (Shea Properties), 2018-1 (Auburn Grove), and 2021-1 (Maintenance and Public Services).
5.12 Resolution 2024-216 amending the City of Livermore Salary Plan to reflect adjustments to the Unclassified and Hourly salary schedule to implement increased minimum wage adjustments in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 and establish a new c lassification of Water Resources Technical Programs Manager - PE (Class Code 2231) and assign it to the Livermore Management Group salary schedule.
5.13 Resolution 2024-217 accepting the i-GATE Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
5.14 Update on Host Community Impact Fee Reserve Policy relating to the Bankhead Theater.
City Council received the update.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
7. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
7.1 Resolution accepting the Canvass of Votes for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
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Recommendation: Staff recommended t he City Council adopt a resolution accepting the canvass of votes as certified by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
City Clerk Debbie Elam 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 COUNCIL MEMBER KIICK, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS AND CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2024-218 accepting the canvass of votes as certified by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
The Mayor reordered the agenda moving Item 14. to before Item 8. Adjournment.
14. 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.
Compensation Discussion Council Member Kiick requested that city staff continue the discussion on compensation differentiation with the future council.
Interfaith Housing Vice Mayor Carling acknowledged that Open Heart Kitchen provided meals to the residents of Interfaith Housing when the residents did not have gas.
8. ADJOURNMENT - Adjournment sine die.
9. DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO:
JOHN MARCHAND - MAYOR
STEVEN DUNBAR - DISTRICT 3
KRISTIE WANG - DISTRICT 4
City Clerk Debie Elam administered the oath of office to Mayor John Marchand, Council Member Steven Dunbar, and Council Member Kristie Wang.
The City Council took a recess at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened at 8:06 p.m.
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by Mayor John Marchand at 8:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor John Marchand and Council Members Ben Barrientos, Evan Branning, Steven Dunbar, and Kristie Wang.
11. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS – NONE
12. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Brittni Kiick provided a comment.
Karl Wente provided a comment.
Alan Marling provided a comment.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
13. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
13.1 Appointment of Vice Mayor for the period of 2024 -2025.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council appoint a Vice Mayor for the period of 2024-2025.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF MAYOR MARCHAND, SECONDED BY COUN CIL
MEMBER BARRIENTOS, AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTED COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING AS VICE MAYOR FOR THE PERIOD OF 2024-2025.
13.2 Council Members Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the Mayor appoint Council Members to Intergovernmental Agencies, with the City Council's approval.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF VICE MAYOR BRANNING , SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WANG, AND CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS:
List of appointments – See attached document.
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13.3 Appointment of Council Members to the City Council Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies for the period of January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the Mayor appoint two Council Members to serve on the City Council Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies for the period of January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025, with the City Council's approval.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, AND CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CITY
COUNCIL APPOINTED VICE MAYOR BRANNING AND MAYOR MARCHAND
TO SERVE ON THE CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON ADVISORY BODIES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2025.
14. 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.
City of Livermore Council Member Branning expressed gratitude toward the outgoing Council Members and expressed support for working with the newly appointed Council Members.
Livermore Police Department Mayor Marchand expressed support for the Giving Tree and Shop with a Cop programs.
Bankhead Theatre/Downtown Livermore Mayor Marchand announced the upcoming Menorah lighting on December 28, 2024.
Livermore Wine Trolley Mayor Marchand noted the tickets for the family wine trolley are sold out.
Wine Spectator Mayor Marchand announced that Livermore, CA made the list of Hallmark Wine Country Communities.
15. ADJOURNMENT – at 8:30 p.m. in memory of Phillip Dean to a Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chambers, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
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APPROVED:
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JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
ATTEST: _____________________________
DEBORAH L. ELAM, CITY CLERK
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