CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025
REGULAR MEETING –
7:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 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:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofLivermoreCalifornia
TV29:
Comcast TV Channel 29
tv29live.org
John P Marchand, Mayor
Evan Branning, Vice Mayor
Ben
Barrientos, Council Member
Steven Dunbar, Council Member
Kristie Wang, Council Member
Livermore City Council Agenda
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1. CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 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 the City’s negotiators Tina Olson, Administrative Services Director, Kristen Hilton, Human Resources Manager, and Emily Prescott, of Counsel with the law firm Sloan, Sakai, Yeung and Wong LLP pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, regarding negotiations with the Livermore Police Management Association.
1.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators. To meet with the City’s negotiators Tina Olson, Administrative Services Director, Kristen Hilton, Human Resources Manager, and Emily Prescott, of Counsel with the law firm Sloak, Sakai, Yeung and Wong LLP pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, regarding negotiations with the Livermore Management Group.
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Commission for the Arts annual update presented by Chair Laurence E. Milder
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council receive the Commission for the Arts annual update.
Staff Report
3.2 Proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month in Livermore presented to Tanya Corona, Housing Coordinator for ECHO (Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity) Housing
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council proclaim April as Fair Housing Month.
Staff Report
Attachments:
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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1. Proclamation - 2025 Fair Housing Month
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 email and e-comment submissions prior to the meeting as well as live comments during the meeting).
5.1 Approval of draft minutes - March 24, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. DRAFT 2025-03-24
5.2 Resolution determining Parcel 3 of Parcel Map 4797, Parkview, located north of Portola Avenue across from Rincon Avenue, is annexed to the City of Livermore Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan Services).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution determining Parcel 3 of Parcel Map 4797, Parkview, located north of Portola Avenue across from Rincon Avenue, is annexed to the City of Livermore Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan Services) and directing the City Clerk to record the Notice of Annexation.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. CFD 2023-1 Tax Zone Map
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2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Unanimous Approval
5.3 Resolution authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and execution of a Notice of Completion for the Primary and Secondary Treatment Improvements Project Number 2019-31.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion for the Primary and Secondary Treatment Improvements Project Number 2019-31.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Notice of Completion
5.4 Resolution authorizing a supplemental appropriation of Measure BB-Local Streets and Roads Fund 830, in the amount of $80,000 in FY 2024-25 and authorizing acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and execution of a Notice of Completion for the Railroad Avenue Street Improvements Project 2021-16.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $80,000 from Measure BB-Local Streets and Roads Fund 830 to the FY 2024-25 budget for the Railroad Avenue Street Improvements Project 2021-16; and
2 .
Authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion for the Railroad Avenue Street Improvements Project 2021-16.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Notice of Completion
5.5 Resolution authorizing execution of a third amendment to the agreement with HMH Engineers for on-call engineering services, increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount from $1,800,000 to $3,200,000 with a term ending December 31, 2027.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the engineering services agreement with HMH Engineers for additional on-call engineering design services, increasing the not-to-exceed agreement amount from $1,800,000 to $3,200,000.
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Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Third Amendment to Agreement
5.6 Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Republic Services Vasco Road, LLC for the disposal of solid waste through June 30, 2035, and rejecting all other bids for the disposal of solid waste.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution
1 .
Finding that the Project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality ("CEQA") Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilites and Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment, as well as exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), Common Sense Exemption; 2 .
Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Republic Services Vasco Road, LLC for the Disposal of Solid Waste through June 30, 2035; and 3 .
Rejecting all other bids for the disposal of solid waste.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
5.7 Resolution authorizing execution of a Low-Income For Sale Housing Agreement with City Ventures for a 31-unit subdivision located northeast of the Portola Avenue and Rincon Avenue intersection (VTPM 11473).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Low Income For Sale Housing Agreement with City Ventures for a 31-unit subdivision located northeast of the Portola Avenue and Rincon Avenue intersection (VTPM 11473).
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
5.8 Resolution authorizing the execution of a Subordination Agreement with Tri Valley BMR, LLC and the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Vineyard 2.0 project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution a
uthorizing the City Manager, or her
designee, to execute a Subordination Agreement with Tri Valley BMR, LLC, and the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Vineyard 2.0 project.
Staff Report
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Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
5.9 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with LEHR Upfitters OpCo, LLC d/b/a LEHR to provide on-call services to outfit and repair City emergency vehicles and equipment in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000 for a five-year term ending April 30, 2030.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with LEHR Upfitters OpCo, LLC d/b/a LEHR to perform on-call services to outfit and repair City emergency vehicles and equipment for the police department and Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000 for a five-year term ending April 30, 2030.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Cooperative Purchasing Contract
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Agreement
5.10 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department for equipment and installation of Phoenix G2 alerting system at City fire stations 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 in a total amount not-to-exceed $689,432.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department for equipment and installat ion of
Phoenix G2 Alerting System at City
fire stati
ons 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 in
a total amount not-to-
exceed $689,432.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
5.11 Resolution accepting the Single Audit Report related to federal grants for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 as completed.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Federal Awards Report in Accordance with Uniform Guidance
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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 receive and consider protests and direct staff to proceed with fieldwork on the abatement of weeds, rubbish, dirt, or refuse on specific described properties under the 2025 Weed Abatement Program.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council consider all protests, and if the City Council finds it appropriate, adopt a resolution overruling protests, and direct staff to proceed with necessary weed abatement on all parcels requiring abatement.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - 2025 List of Parcels and Property Owners
7. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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).
7.1 Update on the Airport Land Use and Development Study Including Next Steps
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council receive a presentation on the Airport Land Use and Development Study and Next Steps.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Airport Land Use Study Memo
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, April 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, William M. Mendenhall Room, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue and a Regular City Council meeting on Monday, April 28, 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
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Attachments:
1. Supplemental Materials
10.2 Supplemental materials received at the meeting.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Items Received at the Meeting
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 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:
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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.
TV29:
tv29live.org
Comcast Cable 29
YouTube:
http://youtube.com/c/CityofLivermoreCalifornia
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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