JUNE 23, 2025 Minutes CM/ 75/462
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 23, 2025
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 6:45 pm, held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand, Council Members Ben Barrientos, Steven Dunbar, and Kristie Wang.
Absent: Vice Mayor Evan Branning, excused.
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.
1. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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.
REGULAR MEETING
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, Council Members Ben Barrientos, Docusign Envelope ID: A680A4A0- 8BFE- 4B50- A00D- 2A6BB1A50BAF CM/ 75/463 Minutes JUNE 23, 2025
Steven Dunbar, and Kristie Wang.
Absent: Vice Mayor Evan Branning, excused
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Jason Alcala stated there was no reportable action.
Mayor Marchand re- ordered the agenda and moved Item 5.9 after Item 6.1
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation declaring June 2025 as Pride Month, presented to Brittni Kiick, Chair for Livermore Pride.
Mayor Marchand presented a proclamation to Brittni Kiick, former Council Member and Chair for Livermore Pride, declaring June 2025 as Pride Month.
4. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Manav Patel, provided a comment.
Benjamin Steyaert, provided a comment.
Cy Matin, 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.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WANG AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE WITH VICE MAYOR
BRANNING ABSENT, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT
CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 5.9.
5.1 Approval of draft minutes - June 9, 2025 Regular Meeting.
5.2 Adoption of Ordinance 2175 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.
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5.3 Resolution 2025- 093 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.
5.4 Resolution 2025- 094 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.
5.5 Resolution 2025- 095 establishing the Appropriations Limit consistent with State law for FY 2025- 26.
5.6 Resolution 2025- 096 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.
5.7 Resolution 2025- 097 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.
5.8 Resolution 2025- 098 approving the updated Investment Policy and the annual delegation of investment authority to the City Treasurer.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Hearing to consider a resolution approving the FY 2025- 29 Consolidated Plan, the FY 202526 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 recommended the City Council:
1. Approve 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. Approve 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. Authorize 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 Docusign Envelope ID: A680A4A0- 8BFE- 4B50- A00D- 2A6BB1A50BAF CM/ 75/465 Minutes JUNE 23, 2025
Annual Action Plan, including, without limitation, the FY 2025 -26 Entitlement Certifications, attached hereto as Exhibit C; and
4. Authorize 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.
Amy Walker, Management Analyst I, presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers, and the hearing was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WANG AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE WITH VICE MAYOR
BRANNING ABSENT, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2025- 099 approving the FY 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan, the FY2025- 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.
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.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Marti Sutton, provided a comment.
Lara Calvert, provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER WANG, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE, WITIH VICE MAYOR BRANNING ABSENT, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED ITEM 5.9 AND ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2025- 100 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.
6.2 Public hearing for the confirmation of the levy of assessments for the City’s Landscape Maintenance Districts for FY 2025- 26.
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Recommendation: Staff recommended 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. 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.
Marisa Gan, Management Analyst II, presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers and the hearing was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE WITH VICE
MAYOR BRANNING ABSENT, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE
FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2025- 101 confirming the annual levy of assessments for landscape maintenance districts for fiscal year 2025 -2026 and directing actions with respect thereto
6.3 Hearing to receive and consider all evidence and reports regarding the adoption of a Master Fee Schedule.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the City' s Master Fee Schedule, incorporating certain fee changes and superseding resolution 2024- 105.
Erik Peterson, Finance Manager, presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers and the hearing was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE WITH VICE MAYOR
BRANNING ABSENT, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2025- 102 adopting the Master Fee Schedule incorporating certain fee changes for services provided and superseding Resolution 2024- 105
7. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
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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 recommended 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.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers and the public comment period was closed.
Mayor Marchand recommended Vice Mayor Branning and Council Member Wang be appointed to the Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies for the period of July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
ON THE MOTION OF MAYOR MARCHAND, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER DUNBAR AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE WITH VICE MAYOR
BRANNING ABSENT, THE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED VICE MAYOR
BRANNING AND COUNCIL MEMBER WANG TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON ADVISORY BODIES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025.
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.
City of Dublin Council Member Barrientos noted his attendance at the June 19, 2025 Juneteenth Celebration.
City of Livermore Council Member Barrientos noted his attendance at the June 23, 2025 Livermore Teen Academy graduation.
Interfaith Housing Council Member Dunbar noted his attendance at the Pacific Avenue Senior Apartments groundbreaking on June 13, 2025.
9. ADJOURNMENT – at 7:50 pm 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.
APPROVED:
JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
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ATTEST: ___
DEBORAH L. ELAM, CITY CLERK
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