CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 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 CHAMBER
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 the City’s negotiators Tina Olson, Administrative Services Director, Kristen Hilton, Human Resources Manager, and Tim Davis, a partner with the law firm Burke, Williams & Sorensen pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, regarding negotiations with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1974, Fire Employees Unit, AFL-CIO-CLC.
1.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators. To meet with the City’s negotiators Tina Olson, Administrative Services Director, Kristen Hilton, Human Resources Manager, and Tim Davis, a partner with the law firm Burke, Williams & Sorensen pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, regarding negotiations with the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1974, Battalion Chief’s Unit, AFL-CIO-CLC.
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation declaring June 2025 as Pride Month, presented to Brittni Kiick, Chair for Livermore Pride.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council declare June 2025 as Pride Month.
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
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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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 - June 9, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. DRAFT 2025-06-09
5.2 Adoption of an ordinance amending portions of Livermore Municipal Code Chapter 13.36 Sewer Service and Use Charges
Sections 13.36.030
Definitions
, 13.36.060
Residential
customers
, and 13.36.090
Industrial and miscellaneous customers
.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council
adopt an ordinance
amending portions of Livermore
Municipal Code Chapter 13.36
Sewer Service and Use Charges
Sections 13.36.030
Definitions
, 13.36.060
Residential customers
, and 13.36.090
Industrial and miscellaneous
customers
.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
5.3 Resolution authorizing execution of a two-year grant agreement with i-GATE Development Corporation for entrepreneurial support and development activities for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 each fiscal year.
Recommendation:
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Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year grant agreement with i-GATE Development Corporation for entrepreneurial support and development activities for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 each fiscal year.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Annual Report 2023-2024
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Grant Agreement
5.4 Resolution authorizing a purchase order to Baker & Taylor Books for purchases of library books and related materials in FY 2025-26, in an amount not-to-exceed $240,000.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order to Baker & Taylor Books for FY 2025-26 purchases of library books and related materials, not-to-exceed $240,000.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
5.5 Resolution establishing the Appropriations Limit consistent with State law for FY 2025-26.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY 2025-26.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - FY 2025-26 Appropriation Limit
5.6 Resolution authorizing the execution of Project and Program Grant Agreements with East Bay Musical Society, Livermore Filipino American Organization, Pacific Chamber Orchestra, and SPARC Theater consistent with the City's Public Art Policy.
Recommendation:
The Commission for the Arts and staff recommend the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the following Project and Program Grant Agreements:
1 .
East Bay Musical Society, in the amount of $5,000 for community musical education. 2 .
Livermore Filipino American Organization, in the amount of $10,000 for a multi-cultural festival.
3 .
Pacific Chamber Orchestra, in the amount of $10,000 for musical education and performances.
4 .
SPARC Theater, in the amount of $10,000 for the Shakespeare in the Vineyard summer program.
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Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - East Bay Musical Society Grant Agreement
3. Exhibit B - Livermore Filipino American Organization Grant Agreement
4. Exhibit C - Pacific Chamber Orchestra Grant Agreement
5. Exhibit D - SPARC Theater Grant Agreement
5.7 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Geographic Information System (GIS) Strategic Plan implementation and GIS services for three years in an amount not-to-exceed $399,773.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council
adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Strategic Plan implementation and GIS services including enhancements, development, and maintenance services for three years in an amount not-to-exceed $399,773.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
5.8 Resolution approving the updated Investment Policy and the annual delegation of investment authority to the City Treasurer.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the updated Investment Policy and the annual delegation of investment authority to the City Treasurer.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Investment Policy Red-Line
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Investment Policy
5.9 Resolution authorizing the allocation and appropriation of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Grant Funds in the total amount of $1,041,020 for Fiscal Years 2025-27 and authorizing the execution of documents required to receive, use, and distribute funds.
Recommendation:
The Human Services Commission and staff recommend the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the allocation and appropriation of $1,041,020 in funding for Fiscal Years 2025-27 as listed below and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all related documents, grant agreements, and modifications.
1 .
Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $793,816
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2 .
Home Investment Partnership Funds in the amount of $247,204
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A- Human Services CDBG and HOME Grant Recommendations- Fiscal Years 2025- 27 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 approving the FY 2025-29 Consolidated Plan, the FY 2025- 26 Annual Action Plan, and the Citizen Participation Plan; authorizing submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and authorizing execution of associated documents.
Recommendation:
The Human Services Commission and staff recommend the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Approving the FY 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and authorizes submission of the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan to Alameda County for inclusion with the Alameda County HOME Consortium report for submittal to HUD;
2 .
Approving the Citizen Participation Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit B, and authorizes submission of the Citizen Participation Plan to Alameda County for inclusion with the Alameda County HOME Consortium report for submittal to HUD; 3 .
Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute all documentation and agreements with HUD and any subgrantees that are necessary and appropriate to effectuate the FY 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, including, without limitation, the FY 2025-26 Entitlement Certifications, attached hereto as Exhibit C; and
4 .
Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including approving minor changes to the FY 2025-29 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, and the Citizen Participation Plan.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Draft FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025-26 Action Plan
3. Exhibit B - Citizen Participation Plan
4. Exhibit C - HUD Certifications FY 2025-26 Entitlement
6.2 Public hearing for the confirmation of the levy of assessments for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts for FY 2025-26.
Recommendation:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1 .
Conduct a public hearing for the confirmation of the annual levy of assessments for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts for FY 2025-26; and 2 .
Upon closure of the public hearing, staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution confirming the annual levy of assessments for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts and directing actions with respect thereto for FY 2025-26.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - LMD Maximum and Budgeted Assessment Rates
3. Exhibit B - Proposed Assessments for LMD No. 859 (Downtown) for Fiscal Year 2025-26
4. Exhibit C - FY 2025-26 Annual Engineer's Reports
6.3 Hearing to receive and consider all evidence and reports regarding the adoption of a Master Fee Schedule.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the City's Master Fee Schedule, incorporating certain fee changes and superseding resolution 2024-105.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Tables 1-5
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Master Fee Schedule
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 Appointment of Council Members to the City Council Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies for the period of July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Mayor appoint two Council Members to serve on the City Council Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies for the period of July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, with the City Council's approval.
Staff Report
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, July 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chamber, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
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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:
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.
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Comcast Cable 29
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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
.
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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