CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
REGULAR MEETING –
7:00 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
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1. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2025 Professional Municipal Clerks Week presented to Debbie Elam, City of Livermore, City Clerk.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council proclaim May 4-10, 2025, Professional Municipal Clerks Week.
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 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
ROLL CALL
Council Member Ben Barrientos
Council Member Steven Dunbar
Council Member Kristie Wang
Vice Mayor Evan Branning
Mayor John Marchand
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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meeting).
5.1 Approval of draft minutes - April 14, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. DRAFT 2025-04-14
5.2 Introduce an ordinance designating the fire hazard severity zones within the jurisdiction of the City of Livermore as provided to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department by the State Fire Marshal.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council
introduce an ordinance
and waive the first reading,
designating the fire hazard severity zones established by the California State Fire Marshal within the jurisdiction of the City of Livermore as provided to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - Local Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map
5.3 Resolution authorizing the execution of a first amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with Civic North Canyons Parkway LLC, for the Cava project at the northwest corner of North Canyons Parkway and Triad Place, Final Tract Map 8609.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Finding that the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been satisfied;
2 .
Approving and authorizing execution of a first amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Tract 8609 which includes adding a special condition to replace an irrigation controller removed during construction and a reduction to the faithful performance bond; and
3 .
Directing the City Clerk to record the amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the County Recorder.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - First Amendment to Subdivision Improvement Agreement
5.4 Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Altamont Landfill Open Space Committee to authorize the City's grant funding request for the acquisition of the Collier Canyon Road
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property (83 +/- acres - APN: 903-10-1).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Determining that acceptance of the Altamont Landfill Open Space Committee recommendation is not a project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; and 2 .
Accepting the recommendation of the Altamont Landfill Open Space Committee to authorize the City of Livermore's grant funding request for the Collier Canyon Road property in the amount of $1,500,000.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Approved Acquisitions
2. Location Map
3. Resolution
5.5 Resolution authorizing the allocation and appropriation of Human Service Facility Fee, Affordable Housing In-Lieu, and Social Opportunity Endowment funds in the total amount of $1,078,500 for Fiscal Years 2025-27 and authorizing the execution of documents required to receive, use, and distribute funds.
Recommendation:
Staff and the Human Services Commission recommend the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the allocation and appropriation of $1,078,500 in funding as listed below and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all related documents, grant agreements, and modifications.
1 .
Human Services Facility Fee Funds in the amount of $182,000 2 .
Affordable Housing In-Lieu Funds in the amount of $652,000 3 .
Social Opportunity Endowment Funds in the amount of $244,500
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Human Services Local Funds Grant Recommendations
5.6 Resolution adding Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) Recycled Water Fill Station Project 2025- 27 to the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, and authorizing allocations of $10,000 of Wastewater Replacement Funds and $30,000 of Department of Water Resources (DWR) Drought Relief Grant Funds in Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Adding WRP Recycled Water Fill Station Project 2025-27 to the 2023-28 Capital Improvement Plan;
2 .
Allocating $10,000 in Wastewater Replacement Fund 622 to the FY 2024-25 budget of the WRP Recycled Water Fill Station Project 2025-27; and 3 .
Allocating $30,000 in DWR Drought Relief Grant Fund 622 to the FY 2024-25 budget of the WRP Recycled Water Fill Station Project 2025-27.
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Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. CIP Book Page
3. Resolution
4. Exhibit A - Urban Community Drought Relief Grant
5. Exhibit B - Grant Program Award Notification
6. Exhibit C - Resolution 2024-036
7. Exhibit D -
2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Local Project Sponsor Agreement
5.7 Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Livermore and the Livermore Police Officers Association.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Livermore and the Livermore Police Officers Association for the period of May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Memorandum of Understanding - Redlined
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Livermore POA MOU 2025-2029
5.8 Resolution amending the City of Livermore Salary Plan dated May 2025 to incorporate wage related adjustments associated with the approval of the Livermore Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding as approved by City Council.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution amending the City of Livermore Salary Plan dated May 2025 to incorporate wage related adjustments associated with the approval of the Livermore Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Salary Plan effective May 2025
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 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).
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).
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7.1 Comprehensive General Plan Update – Discussion on General Plan Policy Topics
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1 .
Receive an overview of the General Plan Elements;
2 .
Consider General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and Planning Commission feedback on policy options for the Draft General Plan 2045; and 3 .
Recommend policy updates to include in the Draft General Plan 2045.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Draft GP Annotated Outline
2. GPAC Policy Summary Feedback
3. Planning Commission Recommendations and Feedback
4. Draft Policy Language
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, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chambers, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
10. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Supplemental materials received prior to the meeting.
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 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
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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.
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
.
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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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