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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
MAY 12, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
1. CLOSED SESSION - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ITEM 8. COUNCIL
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED
2. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 7:00 pm, held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand, Vice Mayor Evan Branning, Council Members Ben Barrientos, Steven Dunbar, and Kristie Wang.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
Mayor Marchand presented a proclamation to Judy Erlandson, Acting City of Livermore Public Works Director declaring May 18-24, 2025 as Public Works Week in the City of Livermore.
3.2 Proclamation declaring June 2025 as Safety Awareness Month presented to Jas Sidhu, City of Livermore Risk Manager.
Mayor Marchand presented a proclamation to Jas Sidhu, City of Livermore Risk Manager declaring June 2025 as Safety Awareness Month.
3.3 2025 Little League Intermediate World Series Tournament draw for games.
Kathleen Minser, Marketing and Media Director, and Bill Aboumrad, Tournament Director gave a brief presentation .
City Council Members drew balls to draw for games.
Drawing results: Latin America, Central, East, South- East, Mexico, Canada, Europe Africa, D57, Southwest, the West, Australia, Asia Pacific.
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3.4 ** This item was added to the agenda by the Mayor in accordance with the City Council Rules of Procedure** Proclamation declaring May as Jewish American Heritage Month presented to Beth Wilson and Debbie Behlendorf .
Mayor Marchand presented a proclamation to Beth Wilson and Debbie Behlendorf, board members of Congregation Beth Emek declaring May as Jewish American Heritage month.
4. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Greg Scott provided a comment.
Craig Younger 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.
Item 5.9 Alan Marling provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WANG AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
5.1 Approval of draft minutes - April 21, 2025 Special Meeting
5.2 Adoption of Ordinance 2173 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.
5.3 Resolution 2025- 069 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 dedication within Final Parcel Map 11473 except for certain easements which City Council reserves the right to accept at a future date.
5.4 Resolution 2025- 070 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.
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5.5 Resolution 2025- 071 directing the City Engineer to file the Annual Engineer' s Reports for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts; and Resolution 2025- 072 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.
5.6 Resolution 2025- 073 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.
5.7 Resolution 2025- 074 authorizing the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority to join Bay Cities Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
5.8 Resolution 2025- 075 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.
5.9 Resolution 2025- 076 authorizing the display of the Philadelphia rainbow pride flag for the month of June 2025.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 Franc hise Agreement to reflect the authorized decrease of 8.67% to rates.
Recommendation: Staff recommended 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 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.
Judy Erlandson, Acting City of Livermore Public Works Director presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers, and the hearing was closed.
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ON THE MOTION OF VICE MAYOR BRANNING, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2025- 077 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.
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 recommended the City Council 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; and
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.
Sukhamrit Purewal, Associate Planner presented the staff report.
David Balducci, Managing Partner and Dev Mukherjee, Director of Acquisitions, Align Real Estate made brief comments.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
Brian Worner provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the hearing was closed.
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ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR BRANNING AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS AND INTRODUCED THE
FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
Resolution 2025- 078 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; and
Resolution 2025- 079 approving Specific Plan Amendment ( SPPA) 24- 003 amending the Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan’s Land Use Map from Business Park to Residential Transition; and
Ordinance introduced approving Development Agreement ( DA) 24 -002 with 3055 Livermore Owner LLC, for the Triad Place Redevelopment Project, that would vest development rights for 15 years and secure a range of community benefits for the City of Livermore.
7. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION - NONE
8. 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.
Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Month Council Member Dunbar noted May is Motorcycle and Bike Safety Month and reminded all to be safe and mindful of others, that the bigger and faster mode of transportation being used, the more potential to harm others.
Bike East Bay Council Member Dunbar announced the upcoming Bike to Wherever Day 2025 on May 15, 2025.
Open Heart Food Bank Council Member Wang announced an upcoming open house event on May 16, 2025.
Livermore Downtown Inc. Council Member Wang and Vice Mayor Branning announced the upcoming Livermore Street Fest May 17- 18, 2025.
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Mayor Marchand announced a memorial sign to be installed in commemoration of Justin Thomas and in support of Motorcycle Safety Awareness month at the end of May, located at North Mines Road and Shirley Way; stated the sign will read: “ Look twice save a life – In memory of Justin Thomas.”
CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand, Vice Mayor Evan Branning, Council Members Ben Barrientos, Steven Dunbar, and Kristie Wang.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, the public comment period was closed.
9. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
9.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation. City Attorney Goal Setting for 2024- 25 and 20252026, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Jason Alcala stated there was no reportable action.
10. ADJOURNMENT – at 9:02 pm in honor of Ruth Gaston 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.
APPROVED:
JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
ATTEST: ___
DEBORAH L. ELAM, CITY CLERK
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