CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
REGULAR MEETING –
7:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION 6:45 PM
MEETING PARTICIPATION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THE AGENDA
CIVIC CENTER MEETING HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1016 S. LIVERMORE AVENUE
CITY OF LIVERMORE YOUTUBE CHANNEL:
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John P Marchand, Mayor
Evan Branning, Vice Mayor
Ben
Barrientos, Council Member
Steven Dunbar, Council Member
Kristie Wang, Council Member
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1. CLOSED SESSION - 6:45 PM
Roll Call
Opportunity for the the Public to Address City Council Regarding Closed Session Items Adjourn to Closed Session
Note: This Closed Session my be continued to the end of the Regular Meeting.
1.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators. To meet with Tina Olson, Administrative Services Director, Kristen Hilton, Human Resources Manager, and Charles Sakai, a partner with the law firm Sloan, Sakai, Yeung and Wong LLP, the City’s negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, regarding negotiations with the Livermore Police Officers Association.
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - NONE.
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 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 per item 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
ROLL CALL
Council Member Ben Barrientos
Council Member Steven Dunbar
Council Member Kristie Wang
Vice Mayor Evan Branning
Mayor John Marchand
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
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email and e-comment submissions prior to the meeting as well as live comments during the meeting).
5.1 Resolution authorizing execution of a first amendment to the agreement with Pangea Environmental Services, Inc. for additional environmental support services for remediation activities associated with Livermore Village Remediation Project 2021-18, increasing the not- to-exceed contract amount from $1,165,000 to $1,716,500 and extending the term to December 31, 2028.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement with Pangea Environmental Services, Inc. for additional environmental support services for remediation activities associated with Livermore Village Remediation Project 2021-18, increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount from $1,165,000 to $1,716,500 and extending the term to December 31, 2028; and
2 .
Authorizing the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including approving minor changes to the proposed amendment.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Location
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - First Amendment
5.2 Resolution authorizing execution of the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Livermore Flying Electrons Radio Control Club, Inc. (LFE) for the Raymond Road Model Aircraft Facility.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Livermore Flying Electrons Radio Control Club, Inc. (LFE) for the Raymond Road Model Aircraft Facility.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - First Amendment
5.3 Resolution authorizing a second amendment to the agreement with PPWPM, Inc. to perform power washing services in the downtown corridor and other City-owned or maintained areas, increasing the not-to-exceed agreement amount from $300,000 to $575,000 and extending the term of the agreement through October 31, 2026.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
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a second amendment to the agreement with PPWPM, Inc., to perform power washing services in the downtown corridor and other City-owned or maintained areas, increasing the not-to- exceed agreement amount from $300,000 to $575,000 and extending the term of the agreement through October 31, 2026.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Second Amendment
5.4 Resolution accepting the Livermore Valley Arts Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the Livermore Valley Arts Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Livermore Valley Arts Annual Report FY 2023-2024
5.5 Resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $450,000 in FY 2024-25 and awarding a construction contract with Westside Landscape & Concrete, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $335,204 for the construction of the Holmes Street Decorative Fence Replacement West Side from Catalina Drive to El Caminito Project PB200654.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Authorizing a supplemental appropriation from General Fund Existing Asset Maintenance and Repair Reserves (Fund100) in the amount of $450,000 in FY 2024-25 to fund project PB200654;
2 .
Awarding a construction contract to Westside Landscape & Concrete, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $335,204, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the contract (Exhibit A);
3 .
Rejecting all other bids or proposals; and
4 .
Authorizing the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution including approving minor changes to the proposed agreement for the Decorative Wall Replacement - Citywide, Holmes Street Decorative Fence Replacement West Side from Catalina Drive to El Caminito Project 2006-54.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Agreement
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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 request to change the street name on a portion of East Vallecitos Road.
The new name will be East Vineyard Avenue. New street numbers and the new street name will be issued to four parcels for the purpose of improving emergency response time and delivery service to those residents along the portion of the subject street.
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission and staff recommend the City Council adopt a resolution approving the renaming of a portion of East Vallecitos Road to East Vineyard Avenue and instructing the Planning Manager to file a Notice of Exemption with the Alameda County Recorder's Office.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Detailed Map of Proposed Changes
3. Street Naming Policy
4. Letters of Support
5. Planning Commission Staff Report
6. Resolution - CEQA
7. Exhibit A - Planning Commission CEQA Resolution
8. Resolution - Project
9. Exhibit A - Planning Commission Project Resolution
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 Regular City Council meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025 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:
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Open Forum
is an opportunity for the public to speak regarding items not listed on the 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.
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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
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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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