CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 12, 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
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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 - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ITEM 8. COUNCIL
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025 as Public Works Week in the City of Livermore, presented to Judy Erlandson, Acting City of Livermore Public Works Director.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council declare May 18-24, 2025 as Public Works week in the City of Livermore.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Proclamation
3.2 Proclamation declaring June 2025 as Safety Awareness Month presented to Jas Sidhu, City of
Livermore Risk Manager
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council proclaim June 2025 as Safety Awareness Month
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Proclamation
3.3 2025 Little League Intermediate World Series Tournament draw for games
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council administer the tournament draw for games for the 2025 Little League Intermediate World Series with Tournament Director Bill Aboumrad and Marketing and Media Director Kathleen Minser.
Staff Report
4. OPEN FORUM
In conformance with the Brown Act, no City Council action can occur on items
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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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 - April 21, 2025 Special Meeting
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. DRAFT 2025-04-21
5.2 Adoption of 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
adopt an ordinance
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 approving Final Parcel Map 11473, authorizing execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Parkview Development located north of Portola Avenue across from Rincon Avenue, and accepting on behalf of the public all real property offered for
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dedication within Final Parcel Map 11473 except for certain easements which City Council reserves the right to accept at a future date.
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 Final Parcel Map 11473 for recording;
3 .
Approving and authorizing execution of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Parcel Map 11473 which includes a 12-month extension (24 months in total) to complete the required improvements; and
4 .
Accepting, on behalf of the public, all real property offered for dedication within Final Parcel Map 11473 in conformance with the terms of the offer except for the following, which the Council rejects at this time reserving the right to accept the offer at a future date: Public Utility Easement (P.U.E.), Emergency Vehicle Access Easement (E.V.A.E.) and Public Access Easement (P.A.E.).
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Final Parcel Map 11473
4. Exhibit B - Subdivision Improvement Agreement
5.4 Resolution accepting public improvements constructed by Livermore Multifamily Owner, LLC pursuant to the subdivision improvement agreement for Parcel Map 10757, located at the northwest corner of First Street and L Street, for permanent maintenance and authorizing release of security and accepting offers of dedication of First Street, sidewalk easements, storm drain easements, and pedestrian access easements.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Accepting Parcel Map 10757 public improvements for permanent maintenance; 2 .
Accepting, on behalf of the public, all real property offered for dedication within Parcel Map 10757, including First Street, Sidewalk Easement, Storm Drain Easement, and Pedestrian Access Easement; and
3 .
Authorizing release of security provided for construction of the public improvements.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Resolution
5.5 Resolution directing the City Engineer to file the Annual Engineer's Reports for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts, and Resolution of Intention to levy annual assessments for the Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-26, preliminarily approve the Annual Engineer's Reports, and establish a Public Hearing date for the annual levy of assessments
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1 .
Adopt a resolution directing the City Engineer to file the Annual Engineer's Reports for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts.
2 .
Adopt a resolution of Intention to:
a
.
Levy and collect landscape maintenance assessments for all Districts formed under the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; b
.
Preliminarily approve the Annual Engineer's Reports for all City Landscape Maintenance Districts; and
c
.
Establish a Public Hearing for June 23, 2025 for the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Proposed Assessments for Districts FY 2025-26
2. Proposed Assessments for DTLMD No. 859 for FY 2025-26
3. Resolution - City Engineer Direction
4. Exhibit A - Annual Engineer's Reports for the City of Livermore's Landscape Maintenance Districts (FY 2025-26)
5. Resolution - Resolution of Intention
5.6 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Animal Welfare Shelter services for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 in an amount not-to-exceed $1,287,870.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for the Animal Welfare Shelter services for the term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 in an amount not-to-exceed $1,287,870.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
5.7 Resolution authorizing the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority to join Bay Cities Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
Recommendation:
Resolution authorizing the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority to join Bay Cities Joint Powers Insurance Authority and authorizing the City Manager in her capacity as a Joint Executive Director for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority, to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate joining the Bay Cities Joint Powers Insurance Authority, provided that any contracts involving Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority are first approved as to form by the General Counsel.
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Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
5.8 Resolution authorizing the execution of a blanket purchase order for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority with L.N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of materials and supplies in support of daily operations and fire academy operations in an amount not-to- exceed $400,000.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department JPA (LPFD) in her capacity as a Joint Executive Director for LPFD to execute a blanket purchase order with L.N. Curtis & Sons for the purchase of materials and supplies in support of daily operations and fire academy operations in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
5.9 Resolution authorizing the display of the Philadelphia rainbow pride flag for the month of June 2025.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the display of the Philadelphia rainbow pride flag on the flagpole at the Civic Center Campus for the month of June 2025.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
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 consider a resolution authorizing Livermore Sanitation, Inc.’s rates for solid waste, recyclable materials, and compostable materials services, pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated Agreement between the City of Livermore and Livermore Sanitation, Inc., for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Compostable Materials Services and to amend Exhibit H to the Franchise Agreement to reflect the authorized decrease of 8.67% to rates.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing Livermore Sanitation, Inc.’s rates for solid waste, recyclable materials, and compostable materials services, pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated Agreement between the City
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of Livermore and Livermore Sanitation, Inc. for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Compostable Materials Services, and to amend Exhibit H to the agreement to reflect the authorized decrease of 8.67% to rates.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Customer Rates for Rate Period Sixteen
6.2 Hearing to consider a resolution requesting an Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan Amendment 24-003 changing the land use at 3011, 3055, and 3077 Triad Place from Business Park to Residential Transition (15-25 dwelling units per acre) and introduce an ordinance authorizing Development Agreement 24-002 to vest approximately 450± multifamily units in a variety of building types, establish terms and timing of Social Opportunity Endowment and Community Benefit Fund contributions, alternatives to inclusionary affordable housing requirements, and the construction of off-site Class IV bike lane improvements along North Canyons Parkway.
Recommendation:
Planning Commission and staff recommend the City Council:
1 .
Adopt a resolution finding the project is covered by the previously approved 2024 Isabel Crossings Addendum and that none of the events under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15162 have occurred and no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required; finding that none of the requirements under CEQA Guidelines section 15164 have occurred and no addendum to the Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan (INSP) EIR is required; and directing the Planning Manager to file a Notice of Determination, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), subject to project approval; 2 .
Adopt a resolution approving Specific Plan Amendment (SPPA) 24-003; and 3 .
Introduce an ordinance
, and waive the first reading, approving Development
Agreement (DA) 24-002.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. CEQA Documents
3. Resolution - CEQA
4. Exhibit A - PC Resolution - CEQA
5. Resolution - Specific Plan Amendment
6. Exhibit A - PC Resolution - Specific Plan Amendment
7. Exhibit B - Specific Plan Map Amendment
8. Ordinance - Development Agreement
9. Exhibit A - PC Resolution - Development Agreement
10. Exhibit B - Development Agreement
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).
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8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
9. CLOSED SESSION
Roll Call
Opportunity for the the Public to Address City Council Regarding Closed Session Items Adjourn to Closed Session
9.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation. City Attorney Goal Setting for 2024-25 and 2025- 2026, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
10. ADJOURNMENT
To a Special City Council Workshop meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00 pm and a Regular City Council meeting on June 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chambers, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
11. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
11.1 Supplemental materials received prior to the meeting.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Supplemental Materials
12. 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
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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 (
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). 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.
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here
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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.
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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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