3. If the applicant establishes that there is not an all-electric prescriptive compliance pathway for the building under the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and that the building is not able to achieve the performance compliance standard applicable to the building under the Energy Efficiency Standards using commercially available technology and an approved calculation method, then the local enforcing agency may grant a modification. The applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.5.2.
4. Non-combustion fuel cells that convert natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen to electricity on- site.
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Inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure may be extended to spaces that are anticipated to qualify for the exceptions contained in this chapter. The inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure shall not be activated, have a meter installed, or otherwise used unless the exemptions specified in this chapter have been confirmed as part of the issuance of a building permit. If the Fuel Gas Infrastructure is no longer serving one of the exceptions contained in this chapter, it shall either be capped, otherwise terminated, or removed by the entity previously entitled to the exemption, in a manner pursuant to all applicable Codes.
The local enforcing agency shall have the authority to approve alternative materials, design and methods of construction or equipment per California Building Code Section 104.
15.26.180 GBSC Section 4.106.5.2 added - Requirements for combustion equipment.
Section 4.106.5.2 is added to read:
Where combustion equipment is allowed per Exceptions under 4.106.5.1, the construction drawings shall indicate electrical infrastructure and physical space accommodating the future installation of an electrical heating appliance in the following ways, as certified by a registered design professional or licensed electrical contractor:
1. Branch circuit wiring, electrically isolated and designed to serve all electrical heating appliances in accordance with manufacturer requirements and the California Electrical Code, including the appropriate voltage, phase, minimum amperage, and an electrical receptacle or junction box within five feet of the appliance that is accessible with no obstructions. Appropriately sized conduit may be installed in lieu of conductors; and
2. Labeling of both ends of the unused conductors or conduit shall be with "For Future Electrical Appliance"; and
3. Reserved circuit breakers in the electrical panel for each branch circuit, appropriately labeled (i.e. "Reserved for Future Electric Range"), and positioned on the opposite end of the panel supply conductor connection; and
4. Connected subpanels, panelboards, switchboards, busbars, and transformers shall be sized to serve the future electrical heating appliances. The electrical capacity requirements shall be adjusted for demand factors in accordance with the California Electric Code; and
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5. Physical space for future electrical heating appliances, including equipment footprint, and if needed a pathway reserved for routing of ductwork to heat pump evaporator(s), shall be depicted on the construction drawings. The footprint necessary for future electrical heating appliances may overlap with non-structural partitions and with the location of currently designed combustion equipment.
15.26.190 GSBC Section 5.106.5.3 amended - Electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Section 5.106.5.3 is amended to read:
Construction to provide electric vehicle infrastructure and facilitate electric vehicle charging shall comply with Section 5.106.5.3 and shall be provided in accordance with regulations in the California Building Code and the California Electrical Code.
Accessible EVCS shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code Chapter 11B Section 11B-228.3. For EVCS signs, refer to Caltrans Traffic Operations Policy Directive 13-01 (Zero Emission Vehicle Signs and Pavement Markings) or its successor(s).
Exceptions:
1. On a case-by-case basis where the local enforcing agency has determined compliance with this section is not feasible based upon one of the following conditions:
a. Where there is no local utility power supply.
b. Where the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.
c. Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcement agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 5.106.5.3, may increase construction cost by an average of $400 per parking space for non-profit organizations serving low-income, vulnerable, and/or underserved communities or $4,500 per parking space for all others. EV infrastructure shall be provided up to the level that would not exceed this cost for utility service.
2. Parking spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems are not required to comply with this code section.
15.26.200 GSBC Section 5.106.5.3.1 amended - EV capable spaces.
Section 5.106.5.3.1 is amended to read:
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5.106.5.3.1 Nonresidential Occupancy Class B Offices, including mixed-class buildings that include Occupancy Class B Office space - Shared Parking Space.
Twenty percent (20%) of parking spaces shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when multiple vehicles are charging. Thirty percent (30%) of parking spaces provided shall be Level 2 EV Capable.
Delete table 5.106.5.3.1
15.26.210 GSBC Section 5.106.5.3.2 amended - Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)
Section 5.106.5.3.2 is amended to read:
5.106.5.3.2 Hotel and Motel Occupancies - Shared Parking Facilities.
New Construction. Five percent (5%) of parking spaces provided shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when multiple vehicles are charging. Twenty-five percent (25%) of parking spaces provided shall be Low Power Level 2 EV Ready space. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided shall be Level 2 EV Capable.
15.26.220 GSBC Section 5.106.5.3.3 amended - Use of automatic load management systems (ALMS).
Section 5.106.5.3.3 is amended to read:
5.106.5.3.3 All Other Nonresidential Occupancies - Shared Parking Facilities.
New Construction. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided shall be EVCS with Level 2 EV Ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when multiple vehicles are charging. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided shall be Level 2 EV Capable.
15.26.230 GSBC Section 5.106.5.3.4 amended - Accessible electrical vehicle charging stations (EVCS).
Section 5.106.5.3.4 is amended to read:
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5.106.5.3.3. Where ALMS serve DCFC stations, the power demand from the DCFC shall be prioritized above Level 1 and Level 2 spaces.
15.26.240 GSBC Section 5.106.13 added - All-Electric Buildings.
Section 5.106.13 is added to read:
5.106.13 All-electric buildings. New construction buildings shall comply with Section
5.106.13.1 or 5.106.13.2 so that they do not use combustion equipment or are ready to facilitate future electrification.
15.26.250 GSBC Section 5.106.13.1. added - New construction.
Section 5.106.13.1 is added to read:
New construction: All newly constructed buildings shall be all-electric buildings.
Building additions, alterations, repairs, and tenant improvements shall not be considered new construction. The final determination whether a project meets the definition of new construction shall be made by the local enforcing agency.
Exceptions:
1. Nonresidential buildings containing kitchens located in a place of public accommodation, as defined in the California Building Code Chapter 2, may apply to the local enforcing agency for a modification to install commercial food heat processing equipment served by fuel gas. The local enforcing agency may grant the modification if they find:
a. A business-related need to cook with combustion equipment; and b. The need cannot be achieved equivalently with an electric heating appliance; and
c. The applicant has installed energy efficient equipment based on Energy Star or California Energy Wise qualifications, as available. d. The applicant shall comply with Section 5.106.13.2.
2. Laboratories, as defined in the California Building Code Chapter 2, may apply to the local enforcing agency for a modification to install combustion equipment served by fuel gas. The local enforcing agency may grant the modification if they find:
e. A business, research, or educational-related need to use combustion equipment; and
f. The need cannot be achieved equivalently with an electric heating appliance; and
g. The applicant has installed energy efficient equipment based on Energy Star or California Energy Wise qualifications, as available. h. The applicant shall comply with Section 5.106.13.2.
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3. Hotels and motels with eighty or more guestrooms may utilize fuel gas in on-site commercial clothes drying equipment. The applicant shall comply with Section
5.106.13.2.
4. If the applicant establishes that there is not an all-electric prescriptive compliance pathway for the building under the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, and that the building is not able to achieve the performance compliance standard applicable to the building under the Energy Efficiency Standards using commercially available technology and an approved calculation method, then the local enforcing agency may grant a modification. The applicant shall comply with Section 5.106.13.2.
5. Non-combustion fuel cells that convert natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen to electricity on- site.
Inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure may be extended to spaces that are anticipated to qualify for the exceptions contained in this chapter. The inactive Fuel Gas Infrastructure shall not be activated, have a meter installed, or otherwise used unless the exemptions specified in this chapter have been confirmed as part of the issuance of a building permit. If the Fuel Gas Infrastructure is no longer serving one of the exceptions contained in this chapter, it shall either be capped, otherwise terminated, or removed by the entity previously entitled to the exemption, in a manner pursuant to all applicable Codes.
The local enforcing agency shall have the authority to approve alternative materials, design and methods of construction or equipment per California Building Code Section 104.
15.26.260 GSBC Section 5.106.13.2. added - Requirements for combustion equipment.
Section 5.106.13.2 is added to read:
Where combustion equipment is allowed per exceptions under Section 5.106.13.1, the construction drawings shall indicate electrical infrastructure and physical space accommodating the future installation of an electrical heating appliance in the following ways, as certified by a registered design professional or licensed electrical contractor:
1. Branch circuit wiring, electrically isolated and designed to serve all electrical heating appliances in accordance with manufacturer requirements and the California Electrical Code, including the appropriate voltage, phase, minimum amperage, and an electrical receptacle or junction box within five feet of the appliance that is accessible with no obstructions. Appropriately sized conduit may be installed in lieu of conductors; and
2. Labeling of both ends of the unused conductors or conduit shall be with "For Future Electrical Appliance"; and
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3. Reserved circuit breakers in the electrical panel for each branch circuit, appropriately labeled (i.e "Reserved for Future Electric Range"), and positioned on the opposite end of the panel supply conductor connection; and
4. Connected subpanels, panelboards, switchboards, busbars, and transformers shall be sized to serve the future electrical heating appliances. The electrical capacity requirements shall be adjusted for demand factors in accordance with the California Electric Code; and
5. Physical space for future electrical heating appliances, including equipment footprint, and if needed a pathway reserved for routing of ductwork to heat pump evaporator(s), shall be depicted on the construction drawings. The footprint necessary for future electrical heating appliances may overlap with non-structural partitions and with the location of currently designed combustion equipment. 474
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Chapter 15.92
SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
Sections:
15.55.010 Title for Citation
15.92.020 Documents adopted by reference.
15.92.030 Amendments to International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
15.92.040 ISPSC Chapter 1 amended - Scope and Administration
15.92.050 ISPSC Chapter 3 amended - General Compliance
15.92.060 ISPSC Chapter 4 amended - Public Swimming Pools
15.92.070 ISPSC Chapter 5 amended - Public Spas and Public Exercise Spas
15.92.080 ISPSC Chapter 6 amended - Aquatic Recreation Facilities
15.92.090 ISPSC Chapter 7 amended - Onground Storable Residential Swimming Pools
15.92.100 ISPSC Chapter 8 amended - Permanent Inground Residential Swimming Pools
15.92.010 Title for citation
These regulations shall be known as the "Livermore Swimming Pool and Spa Code," hereinafter referred to as "this code."
15.92.020 Documents adopted by reference.
The Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 Edition published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted. Where this chapter is inconsistent with state law then in that instance the provisions of the state law shall prevail.
15.92.030 Amendments to International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) adopted in this chapter by reference is amended by the following additions, deletions and amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter.
15.92.040 ISPSC Chapter 1 amended - Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced by chapter 1, Division II - Livermore Building Code Administrative Provisions as amended by the Livermore Building Code.
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15.92.050 ISPSC Chapter 3 amended – General Compliance
Chapter 3 is amended as follows:
Section 302.1 is amended to read:
302.1 Electrical. Electrical requirements for aquatic facilities shall be in accordance with the California Electrical Code.
Exception: Internal wiring for portable residential spas and portable residential exercise spas.
Section 302.2 is amended to read:
302.2 Water Service and drainage. Piping and fittings used for water service, makeup and drainage piping for pools and spas shall comply with the California Plumbing Code. Fittings shall be approved for installation with the piping installed.
Section 302.5 is amended to read:
302.5 Backflow protection. Water supplies for pools and spas shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.
Section 302.6 is amended to read:
302.6 Wastewater discharge. Where wastewater from pools or spas, such as backwash water from filters and water from deck drains discharge to a building drainage system, the connection shall be through an airgap in accordance with the California Plumbing Code.
Section 303 is amended to read:
303.1 Energy. All pool and spa energy consumption shall meet the requirements in the current California Energy Efficiency Standards.
Section 304.2 is amended to read:
304.2 Determination of impacts based on location. Pools and spas located in flood hazard areas indicated within the City of Livermore shall comply with 304.2.1 or 304.2.2.
Section 305.1 is amended to read:
305.1 General. The provisions of this section and the California Building Code shall apply to the design of barriers for restricting entry into areas having pools and spas.
Where spas or hot tubs are equipped with lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 and swimming pools are equipped with a powered safety cover that complies ASTM F1346, the areas where those spas, hot tubs or pools are located shall not be required to comply with Sections 305.2 through 305.7.
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Section 305.2.1 is amended to read:
305.2.1 Barrier height and clearances. Barrier heights and clearances shall be in accordance with all of the following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade where measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the pool or spa. Such height shall exist around the entire perimeter of the barrier and for a distance of 3 feet measured horizontally from the outside of the required barrier.
2. The vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall not exceed 2 inches (51 mm) for grade surfaces that are not solid, such as grass or gravel, where measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the pool or spa.
3. The vertical clearance between a surface below the barrier to a solid surface, such as concrete, and the bottom of the required barrier shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm) where measured on the side of the required barrier that faces away from the pool or spa.
4. Where the top of the pool or spa structure is above grade, the barrier shall be installed on grade or shall be mounted between the top of the pool or spa and the bottom of the barrier shall not exceed 4 inches (102 mm).
Section 305.3.3 is amended to read:
305.3.3 Latch release. For doors and gates in barriers, the door and gate latch release mechanisms shall be in accordance with the following:
Pools and spas at single-family homes shall comply with the California Building Code Section 3109. Public Pools and spas as defined in the California Building Code Section 31B shall comply with the California Building Code Section 3119B.
Section 305.4 is amended to read:
305.4 Structure wall as a barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling or structure serves as a part of a barrier and where doors or gates provide direct access to the pool or spa through that wall, one of the following shall be required:
1. Doors and gates shall have an alarm that produces an audible warning when the window, door or their screens are opened. The alarm shall be listed and labeled as a water hazard entrance alarm in accordance with UL 2017.
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switches shall be located at not less than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the finished floor.
3. In dwellings that are required to be Accessible units as required by California Building Code - Chapter 11A, the operable parts shall be located not greater than 54 inches (1372 mm) and not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the finished floor.
4. In structures other than dwellings, the operable parts of the alarm deactivation switches shall be located not greater than 54 inches (1372 mm) and not less than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the finished floor.
5. A safety cover that is listed and labeled in accordance with ASTM F1346 is installed for the pools and spa.
6. An approved means of protection, such as a self -closing doors with self-latching devices, is provided. Such means of protection shall provide a degree of protection that is not less than the protection afforded by items 1 or 2.
Section 305.5 numbers 1 and 2 are amended to read:
305.5 Onground residential pool structure as a barrier
1. Where only the pool wall serves as the barrier, the bottom of the wall is on grade, the top of the wall is not less than 60 inches (1219mm) above grade for the entire perimeter of the pool, the wall complies with the requirements of section 305.2, and the pool manufacturer allows the wall to serve as the barrier.
2. Where a barrier is mounted on top of the pool wall, the top of the barrier is not less than 60 inches (1219 mm) above grade for the entire perimeter of the pool, and the wall and the barrier on top of the wall comply with the requirement of Section 305.2.
305.8 is amended to read:
305.8 Means of egress. Outdoor public pools provided with barriers shall have means of egress as required by Chapter 10 of the California Building Code.
Section 306.1 is amended to read:
306.1 General. The structural design and installation of decks around pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable.
Section 306.9.1 is amended to read:
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306.9.1 Hose bibbs. Hose bibbs shall be provided for rinsing down the entire deck and shall be installed in accordance with the California Plumbing Code and shall be located not greater than 150 feet (45,720 mm) apart. Water-powered devices, such as water- powered lifts, shall have a dedicated hose bibb water source.
Exception: Residential pools and spas shall not be required to have hose bibbs located at 150-foot (45,720 mm) intervals, nor have a dedicated hose bibb for water-powered devices.
Section 307.1.1 is amended to read:
307.1.1 Glazing in hazardous locations. Hazardous locations shall be as defined in the California Building Code or the California Residential Code, as applicable. Where glazing is determined to be in a hazardous location, the requirements for the glazing shall be in accordance with those codes, as applicable.
Section 307.1.4 is amended to read:
307.1.4 Roofs or canopies. Roofs or canopies over pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Building Code or California Residential Code as applicable and shall be constructed so as to prevent water runoff into the pool or spa.
Section 307.1.5 is amended to read:
307.1.5 Accessibility. An accessible route to and into public pools and spas shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code.
Section 307.2.2 is amended to read:
307.2.2 Materials and structural design. Pools and spas shall conform to one or more of the standards indicated in Table 307.2.2. The structural design of pools and spas shall be in accordance with the California Building Code.
15.92.060 ISPSC Chapter 4 amended - Public Swimming Pool.
Chapter 4 is amended as follows:
Chapter 4 is deleted in its entirety and is amended to read as shown in Chapter 31B of the California Building Code.
15.92.070 ISPSC Chapter 5 amended - Public Spas and Public Exercise Spas.
Chapter 5 is amended as follows:
Chapter 5 is deleted in its entirety and is amended to read as shown in Chapter 31B of the California Building Code.
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Chapter 6 is amended as follows:
Chapter 6 is deleted in its entirety and is amended to read as shown in Chapter 31B of the California Building Code.
15.92.090 ISPSC Chapter 7 amended - Onground Storable Residential Swimming Pools.
Chapter 7 is amended as follows:
Section 703.1 is amended to read:
703.1 General. Decks provided by the pool manufacturer shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Decks fabricated on-site shall be in accordance with the California Residential Code.
15.92.100 ISPSC Chapter 8 amended - Permanent Inground Residential Swimming Pools.
Chapter 8 is amended as follows:
Section 802.1 is amended to read:
802.1 Materials of components and accessories. The materials of components and accessories used for permanent inground residential swimming pools shall be suitable for the environment in which they are installed. The materials shall be capable of fulfilling the design, installation and the intended use requirements in the California Residential Code.
Section 802.2 is amended to read:
802.2 Structural Design. The structural design and materials shall be in accordance with the California Residential Code.
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Chapter 15.94
Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Section
15.94.010 CWUIC Chapter 1, Division II, amended - Title
15.94.020 Amendments to the International Fire Code
15.94.030 CWUIC Chapter 1, Division II, amended - Creation of agency
15.94.010 CWUIC Chapter 1, Division II, amended – Title Section 101.1 is amended to read:
Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Livermore, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
15.94.020 Amendments to the International Fire Code
The 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) adopted in this chapter by reference is amended by the following additions, deletions and amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter. Reference numbers herein are taken from the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
15.94.030 CWUIC Chapter 1, Division II, amended - Creation of agency Section 103.1 is amended to read:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
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Notable Amendments
The proposed changes to the California Building Standards Code are justified by unique local climatic, topographical, geological, and environmental conditions, as detailed in the ordinance. Notable examples of these amendments include:
Building Code:
▪ Roof covering shall be fire retardant minimum Class B or higher for all buildings regardless of type of construction.
▪ Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete. Some exceptions apply.
Plumbing Code:
▪ Water distribution systems shall not be installed under a concrete floor slab within a building.
Fire Code:
▪ Storage of flammable and combustible liquids and flammable gases at Group R occupancies are limited as follows:
12.1. Outside storage of flammable liquids (including gasoline) is limited to 30 gallons.
12.2. Outside storage of combustible liquids (including diesel and kerosene) is limited to 55 gallons.
▪ NFPA 13D sprinkler systems: Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one and twofamily dwellings, Group R3, Group R4, Condition 1, and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D. ▪ In addition to the provisions of NFPA 13D, sprinklers shall be installed in the following additional locations:
o Attic shall be provided with intermediate temperaturerated residential fire sprinklers for detection coverage and located at a spacing equivalent to 30 feet by 30 feet centers and maximum of 15 feet from outside walls. o Fire sprinklers shall be provided in garages.
o Fire sprinklers shall be intermediate rated, quick response, with a maximum coverage of 130 square feet per sprinkler.
o Any bathroom located under a stairway, regardless of the bathroom's size. o Any closet located under a stairway regardless of the closet's size or surfacing materials.
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Exhibit K
Green Code:
▪ Residential Buildings: Eightyfive percent (85%) of dwelling units with parking spaces shall be provided with a Low Power Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) ready space. Fifteen percent (15%) of dwelling units with parking spaces shall be Level 2 EV ready. ALMS shall be permitted to reduce load when multiple vehicles are charging. Up to five (5) Level 2 EV charging spots may be substituted for one fast EV charger to meet the requirements of 4.106.4.2.
▪ Nonresidential Occupancy: Class B Offices, including mixedclass buildings that include Occupancy Class B Office space Shared Parking Space: Twenty percent (20%) of parking spaces shall be Level 2 EV Ready. Thirty percent (30%) of parking spaces provided shall be Level 2 EV Capable. “EV capable” refers to providing the necessary infrastructure, such as installed conduits and reserved panel capacity to support the future installation of EV chargers, making the process easier and more costeffective.
▪ Hotel and Motel Occupancies: Shared Parking Facilities: Five percent (5%) of parking spaces provided shall be Level 2 EV Ready. Twentyfive percent (25%) of parking spaces provided shall be Low Power Level 2 EV Ready. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided shall be Level 2 EV Capable. ▪ All Other Nonresidential Occupancies: Shared Parking Facilities: Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided shall be Level 2 EV Ready. Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces provided shall be Level 2 EV Capable. ▪ All newly constructed buildings shall be all-electric buildings. Building additions, alterations, repairs, and tenant improvements shall not be considered new construction. Exceptions include:
1. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) that are constructed on a lot with an existing residence that utilizes fuel gas.
2. If the applicant establishes that there is not an allelectric prescriptive compliance pathway for the building under the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards, then the local enforcing agency may grant a modification. The applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.5.2.
3. Noncombustion fuel cells that convert natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen to electricity onsite.
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 7.2
DATE:
October 13, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Aaron Lacey, Interim Fire Chief
SUBJECT:
Hearing to receive and consider protests related to the annual fire hazard abatement program and confirm the 2025 Weed Abatement Program assessments for collection on the County Assessor tax roll.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends City Council consider all protests, and if Council finds appropriate, adopt a resolution overruling protests and confirming the 2025 weed abatement assessments and direct staff to file a certified copy of the assessment report with the County Auditor.
DECISION TYPE
Legislative
SUMMARY
The Fire Department conducted weed abatement on two (2) parcels in July 2025. As a result, a significant fire hazard in the city has been reduced. The abated parcels are listed in Exhibit A to the resolution.
DISCUSSION
Inspectors surveyed the parcels for compliance after the deadline date of May 31, 2025. All non- compliant parcels were notified with a “Notice of Intent to Abate Hazardous Vegetation” posted on the parcel and a certified letter was sent to the property owner. Staff provided a schedule to all property owners including abatement timelines, type(s) of work needed based on parcel type, size and locations as well as the administrative costs which are charged when the City of Livermore (the City) performs the abatement. Invoices for each property abated have been sent to each property owner. In order to avoid the charges being placed on the parcel tax roll, property owners may pay invoices up to 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2025.
FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACTS
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The total cost of weed abatement work was $2,491.50, which includes administrative costs incurred by the City based on Resolution No. 2025-062A, which authorized the Fire Department to proceed with the Fire Hazard Abatement Program. The total cost of work is fully recoverable and becomes a special assessment on the property owner's tax bill. Administrative costs include staff time to continue monitoring weed and debris hazards, preparation of parcel lists, publication of notices, mailing of letters, and invoices for the work performed. Also included is the cost of updating the parcel databases.
The Alameda County Assessor’s Office was unable to levy the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–25 abatement cost of $2,636.70 against Parcel APN 098-0350-054-00 due to the parcel’s $0 assessed valuation and the absence of a FY 2025–26 tax bill. Consequently, the abatement fees and costs for FY 2024–25 ($2,636.70) and FY 2025–26 ($1,699.50) are deemed unrecoverable. All future abatement fees and costs associated with this parcel shall continue to be borne by the City of Livermore pursuant to its contract with Alfresco Landscape for abatement services.
COMMUNITY PILLAR
1: A Safe Community that Thrives
GOAL
5: Ensure effective fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical and disaster services to meet the evolving needs of our communities and other changing conditions
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - 2025 Weed Abatement Assessments
Prepared by: Shiffon Smith
Administrative Assistant
Approved by:
____________________________________
Marianna A. Burch
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
____________________________________
Tina Olson
Administrative Services Director
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1 RESOLUTION NO. ________
IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS –
FIRE HAZARD ABATEMENT
Pursuant to Government Code sections 39560, et seq., the City of Livermore (“City”) has completed proper notice, hearings, and all required proceedings as described in Resolution Nos. 2025-032 and 2025-062A to abate fire hazards.
On March 10, 2025, the City Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 2025- 032 declaring that there exist conditions of growing weeds, accumulated refuse, rubbish or dirt on private property and/or on the streets, parkways and/or sidewalks adjacent to each parcel of real propert y described in the resolution, and that such conditions are a public nuisance and shall be abated.
On April 1 4, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No . 2025-062A which ordered the abatement of the public nuisances on the properties described in the resolution and declared that the abatement costs (including administrative costs incurred by the City) are the responsibility of the property owners.
The City Clerk has, within the time required by law, prepared the assessment list for the abated properties identified in Exhibit A and caused it to be posted on or near the Council Chamber door with the time sho wn when said list shall be submitted to the City Council for confirmation at 7 p.m. on October 13, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, B E IT RESOLVED by the City Council of th e City of Livermore that:
1. All protests or objections of the property owners, if any, have b een overruled by motion.
2. The weed abatement assessments identified in the attached Exhibit A are hereby confirmed, as submitted; and
3. The cost of abating weeds for each property , including the administrative costs, shall become an assessment on the pro perty for the unpaid invoiced amount and placed on the County tax roll.
On motion of Council M ember ______________________, seconded by Council Member ______________________, the foregoing r esolution was passed and adopted on October 13, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ /s/ Daniel Gonzales
Deborah L. Elam Daniel Gonzales
City Clerk Deputy City Attorney
Exhibit A – List of Parcels & Property Owners
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Parcel # Property Address Owner(s) Mailing Address Cost of Work Admin Fee Total Due 098 029800500 659 Andrews St Don Sabin
2415 Olivera Rd, Concord, CA 94520-1678
480.00 312.00 792.00
098 035005400 Marylin Ave Kenneth A TR Kremer 22093 Redwood Rd Castro Valley, CA 94546 1,030.00 669.50 1,699.50 Total 1,510.00 981.50 2,491.50
Total due is rounded to even cents per County tax rules Attachment 1
The real property described in Resolution No. 2025-062A has been posted as required by law and the City Clerk has given written notice of the abatement to all persons owning the property described in Resolution No. 2025-062A at least five days prior to the date set for the hearing of objections to the abatement.
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider and rule on protests on October 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions or need assistance prior to the meeting, contact the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department at 925-454-2366.
Notice of Public Hearing October 13, 2025
Weed Abatement Assessments
EXHIBIT A
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 11.1
4.1 Confirm Advisory Body appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and the Human Services Commission and direct the City Clerk to administer the oath of office.
Material: PowerPoint Presentation
7.1 Adoption of an ordinance amending and revising the Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, Fire Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code, Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Wildland Urban Interface Code, and the Green Building Standards Codes in the City's Municipal Code, to adopt by reference and amend the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the codes set forth therein. No amendments are proposed to the California Residential Code or other codes currently governing residential structures. All provisions related to residential construction remain substantially similar to current regulations, with only editorial revisions that do not affect regulatory requirements.
Material: PowerPoint Presentation
DATE:
October 13, 2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Marianna A. Burch, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Supplemental materials received prior to the meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
DECISION TYPE
Not Applicable
SUMMARY
These materials were posted online and made available to the public at the same time that they were distributed to the City Council.
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7.2 Hearing to receive and consider protests related to the annual fire hazard abatement program and confirm the 2025 Weed Abatement Program assessments for collection on the County Assessor tax roll.
Material: PowerPoint Presentation
9.0 Council Committee Reports and Matters Initiated by City Manager, City Attorney, Staff, and Council Members.
Material: Council Reports
DISCUSSION
ATTACHMENTS
1. Supplemental Materials
Prepared by: Ashley Zieba
Assistant City Clerk
Approved by:
____________________________________
Marianna A. Burch
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
____________________________________
Tina Olson
Administrative Services Director
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1 v
Confirmation of Advisory Body
Appointments
October 13, 2025
Presented by Debbie Elam, City Clerk
Advisory Body Appointments
Historic Preservation Commission 2 Vacancies
Appointment to an unexpired term ending May 1, 2028
• Daniel Curtis
Appointment to an unexpired term ending May 1, 2029
• Devon Caulfield
Human Services Commission 3 Vacancies
Appointment to an unexpired term ending November 1, 2028 • Yang (Anna) You
Reappointment to a regular term ending November 1, 2029 • Tracy Nakamura
Appointment to a regular term ending November 1, 2029
• Steven Cox
1 2
Item 4.1
PowerPoint Presentation
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Item 7.1
PowerPoint Presentation
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2 Legislation
Assembly Bills AB 130 and
AB 306:
• Suspended cities’ rights to
amend the Residential Code
until 2031
• No amendments were
submitted for the Residential
Code
• Residential requirements are
“substantially similar” to
those currently in place
Life Safety & Environment
Code changes focus on
fire life safety and
environmental protection:
• Fire sprinklers in all new
buildings
• Minimum class B roofing
m
aterial
• Prohibit under slab plumbing
• Electrical vehicle charger
requirements
3 4
Item 7.1
PowerPoint Presentation
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3 Recommendations
Staff recommends adopting the 2025 California
Code as revised and amended by Livermore
Community Development Department and
Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department.
Questions
5 6
Item 7.1
PowerPoint Presentation
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Item 7.2
PowerPoint Presentation
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2 2025 Fire Hazard Abatement Program
Staff recommends the City Council
o Consider all protests
o Adopt a resolution overruling protests and confirming the 2025 weed abatement assessments
o Direct staff to file a copy of the assessment report with the County Auditor
3 Item 7.2
PowerPoint Presentation
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Council Member Date of
Meeting or
Event
Committee or Organization -
(Please spell out acronyms)
Meeting or Event Type (ex.
board meeting or ribbon
cutting)
Summary of Meeting or Event
Mayor Marchand 9/10/2025 Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-cutting Welcomed The Image Salon to Livermore Mayor Marchand 9/10/2025 Valley Link Board Meeting Approved financials and received updates.
Mayor Marchand 9/10/2025 Alameda County Mayors
Conference
Monthly meeting I was appointed to the Airport Land Use Commission.
Heard the Oakland City report and a report on the East
Bay Wildfire Coalition.
Mayor Marchand 9/11/2025 Alameda County Local
Agency Formation
Commission
Commission meeting Hear a report on the Castlewood Governance Study.
Mayor Marchand 9/11/2025 City of Livermore Police swearing-in Attended the badge-pinning, swearing-in, awards and retirement recognition event.
Mayor Marchand 9/12/2025 Innovation Tri-Valley Board meeting Update on regional connectivity and Valley Link Mayor Marchand 9/13/2025 Hindu Community and
Cultural Center (HCCC)
Health fair Attended the health fair and networked with service providers.
Mayor Marchand 9/13/2025 City of Livermore Awarding a certificate. Celebrated the 100th birthday of Betty Maranville Mayor Marchand 9/13/2025 Fertile Groundworks Fundraiser Presented the Monarch Butterfly Challenge proclamation.
Mayor Marchand 9/15/2025 Tri-Valley Cities Council Planning meeting Set up agenda for next Tri-Valley Coalition meeting Mayor Marchand 9/16/2025 Patriot Pack Scholarship
Ride
Recognition Presented a certificate recognizing their contribution.
Mayor Marchand 9/17/2025 Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Networking event with local businesses Mayor Marchand 9/17/2025 Livermore Joint Unified
School District
Ribbon-cutting Spoke at the opening of the Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy
Mayor Marchand 9/18/2025 City of Livermore TV30 Mayor's Report Provided an update on City activities Item 9.0
Council Reports
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Mayor Marchand 9/18/2025 Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-cutting Recognized 50 years of service by Abbey Carpets Mayor Marchand 9/18/2025 City of Livermore Town Hall Presented a State of the City talk Mayor Marchand 9/19/2025 City of Livermore Ribbon-cutting Welcomed the Livermore Hang-out Pizza parlor Mayor Marchand 9/20/2025 City of Livermore Community Service Day Over 600 people volunteered their time on over 40 projects throughout the City.
Mayor Marchand 9/20/2025 Scouting America Eagle Scout Court of Honor Attended a Court of Honor for 5 young women.
Mayor Marchand 9/21/2025 City of Livermore/Las
Positas College
Training program Attended the NorCal First Alarm Girls Fire Academy Mayor Marchand 9/24/2025 Chamber of Commerce Board meeting Approved financials, heard updates, presented City report
Mayor Marchand 9/24/2025 Altamont Regional Traffic
Authority Joint Powers
Authority
Board meeting Discussed funding available and financial responsibilities.
Mayor Marchand 9/24/2025 Scouting America Met with two groups of
WEBELOS
Discussed local government
Mayor Marchand 9/24/2025 Tri-Valley Council Meeting Meeting Heard legislative and policy updates.
Mayor Marchand 9/25/2025 City of Livermore Assembly Participated in the Rotary Ambassadors of Compassion Program
Mayor Marchand 9/25/2025 Alameda County
Transportation Commission
Commission Meeting Heard committee reports, legislative updates and approved comment period for Measure BB amandments
Mayor Marchand 9/25/2025 Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-cutting Welcomed Sakura Winery Mayor Marchand 9/26/2025 Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory
Webinar Attended Laser technology webinar
Mayor Marchand 9/27/2025 Tri-Valley Seek and Save Hopefest Participated and spoke at the event.
Mayor Marchand 9/26/2025 Sunflower Hill Annual fundraiser Presented the Rainmaker Award to Lynn Monica Item 9.0
Council Reports
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Mayor Marchand 9/28/2025 Altamont Cruisers Nostalgia Days Car Show Presented the Mayor's Awards Mayor Marchand 9/28/2025 QUEST Science Center Program Kick-off Spoke and participated.
Mayor Marchand 9/28/2025 Livermore Yotsukaido Sister
City Organization
Final meeting Spoke to the students before their trip.
Mayor Marchand 10/1/2025 Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Business Alliance
Provided City updates
Mayor Marchand 10/8/2025 Chamber of Commerce Morning Mixer Networking with local businesses Mayor Marchand 10/8/2025 City of Livermore Employee appreciation lunch
Expressed the City's gratitude for the employees' service Mayor Marchand 10/9/2025 Livermore Area Recreation
and Park District
Ground-breaking New Pacific Avenue Pump Track
Mayor Marchand 10/9/2025 City of Livermore Appreciation Dinner Expressed appreciation to our volunteers.
Mayor Marchand 10/11/2025 Livermore Valley Arts 24th Annual ArtWalk Participated and set-up Mayor Marchand 10/11/2025 Shepherd's Gate Fundraiser Recognized that Shepherd's Gate has helped over 15,000 women and children in our community.
Mayor Marchand 10/13/2025 Cabana Dave and On the
Vine Catering
Anniversary Celebrating 30 years.
Item 9.0
Council Reports
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Council Member Date of Meeting
or Event
Committee or
Organization - (Please
spell out acronyms)
Meeting or Event
Type (ex. board
meeting or ribbon
cutting)
Summary of Meeting or Event
Council Member Barrientos 9/17/2025 Ava Board Board meeting Discussion on rate stabilization fund allocation to Resilience and Sustainability
Fund (RSF)
Council Member Barrientos 9/26/2025 City of Livermore LIFT Virtual Town Hall
Director Budil discussed how Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) wants
to foster and seeks partnerships
Council Member Barrientos 10/8/2025 City of Livermore League of California Cities
Attended several seminars featuring ideas
from homeless to new data systems
Council Member Barrientos 10/11/2025 City of Livermore Fire Safety Expo Toured Pleasanton’s new command vehicles.
The firefighters demonstrated how they
extract people from cars with the “jaws of
life”
Council Member Barrientos 10/11/2025 City of Livermore Livermore Art Walk Distribution of Ava and Stop Waste flyers Distributed Lions club flyers
Council Member Barrientos 10/20/2025 City of Livermore Community Service Day @ Big Trees
Park
Picked up trash and cleaned the tables and
benches. Swept the area
Council Member Barrientos 10/24/2025 Stop Waste Board Board meeting Discussion on how to recover costs Council Member Barrientos 10/25/2025 City of Livermore Tri Valley Showcase Breakfast
Display of children’s art from k-12
Presentation of the growth of activity and
health of the area
Council Member Barrientos 10/25/2025 City of Livermore Ribbon cutting of a winery
Met with the owners who had been
producing wine from her home
Item 9.0
Council Reports
500
Council Member Date of Meeting
or Event
Committee or
Organization - (Please
spell out acronyms)
Meeting or Event Type
(ex. board meeting or
ribbon cutting)
Summary of Meeting or Event
Council Member Dunbar 9/11/2025 Livermore Police
Department
Swearing In,
Retirements, and
Awards
Council Member Dunbar 9/17/2025 Bike East Bay Fundraiser Gala Council Member Dunbar 9/20/2025 City of Livermore Community Service Day Hauled Mulch at Del Valle / Vineyard School Council Member Dunbar 9/27/2025 Sunflower Hill Fundraiser Gala Council Member Dunbar 10/3/2025 Seamless Bay Area Transit CEO Ride Council Member Dunbar 10/4/2025 Cheza Nami Foundation Taste of Africa Council Member Dunbar 10/4/2025 Tri Valley Haven Pace for Peace 5K My best 5K in quite a few years! Council Member Dunbar 10/5/2025 Filipino Barrio Fest
Council Member Dunbar 10/9/2025 Livermore Area
Recreation and Parks
District
Sunken Gardens Pump
Track Groundbreaking
Council Member Dunbar 10/9/2025 Livermore Police
Department Volunteers
Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner and Awards
Council Member Dunbar 10/10/2025 SF Transit Riders /
Seamless Bay Area
Transit Month Awards
Council Member Dunbar 10/11/2025 Livermore Pleasanton
Fire Department Open
House
Pancake Breakfast, Demonstrations, Information, and
Kids Activities
Council Member Dunbar 10/11/2025
Livermore Craft Brewing
Foundation
Bikes and Brews 2025 Nonprofit fundraiser for Kids Bike Lane Item 9.0
Council Reports
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Council Member Date of Meeting
or Event
Committee or Organization -
(Please spell out acronyms)
Meeting or Event Type (ex.
board meeting or ribbon
cutting)
Summary of Meeting or Event
Council Member Wang 9/7/2025 Tri-Valley for Black Lives Mixer Gathering of community members in the park Council Member Wang 9/8/2025 Livermore Amador Valley
Transit Authority (LAVTA)
Monthly Board meeting Received update on the summer technology pilot projects; reviewed strategic plan; received
legislative update
Council Member Wang 9/8/2025 Livermore Public Library Summer learning awards Celebration of youth who completed the summer
reading program
Council Member Wang 9/10/2025 San Francisco Business Times State of the Tri-Valley Two panel discussions of the region’s innovation ecosystem and community wellness
Council Member Wang 9/11/2025 Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department
9/11 remembrance Community members and public safety officers gathered at fire stations throughout Livermore
and Pleasanton
Council Member Wang 9/11/2025 Livermore Police Department Annual swearing in, awards, and retirement ceremony
Celebration of LPD officers and staff
Council Member Wang 9/17/2025 Marilyn Avenue STEAM
Academy
Ribbon cutting for new
STEAM building
Joined LVJUSD leadership and staff to celebrate
Council Member Wang 9/20/2025 City of Livermore Community Service Day Cleaned up dog park and fields at Max Baer Park; lunch at Las Positas College
Council Member Wang 9/20/2025 NorCal Women in Fire Service First Alarm Girls+ Fire Camp Two-day camp for girls+ in grades 9-12; female and non-binary fire service professionals from 15
fire departments instructed the students in
equipment training, CPR, physical fitness, and
climbing the aerial ladder
Council Member Wang 9/23/2025 Alameda County Resource
Conservation District (RCD)
Meeting on the East Bay
Wildlife Connectivity
Crossing Project
Discussed strategies for protecting habitat
around wildlife crossings and ways for
stakeholders to collaborate
Item 9.0
Council Reports
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Council Member Wang 9/23/2025 Livermore Amador Valley
Transit Authority (LAVTA)
Finance & Administration
Committee meeting
Discussed fare increase proposal; discussed
award of implementation and multiyear licensing
of the On-Time Performance, Operator Reports,
Realtime Passenger Predictions and Run Times
modules
Council Member Wang 9/24/2025 Tri-Valley Cities Councils Meeting and dinner Received federal and state legislative updates Council Member Wang 9/25/2025 Visit Tri-Valley Annual breakfast and update Swearing in of new Board, Xiaopei dance performance, awards, new branding
presentation
Council Member Wang 9/25/2025 CalCities East Bay Meeting and dinner Panel discussion of the impact of federal economic policy changes on our state and
municipalities; voted in a new slate of Executive
Officers
Council Member Wang 9/26/2025 Lawrence Livermore National Lab
Virtual town hall Discussion of Livermore Institute for Fusion Technology (LIFT)
Council Member Wang 9/26/2025 Bay Area Rapid Transit
(BART)
Fare gate ribbon cutting Installation of the last of 715 fare gates installed at 50 stations throughout five Bay Area counties;
the project was completed four months ahead of
schedule
Council Member Wang 9/27/2025 Hindu community members Tri-Valley Dandiya Night Hindu festival signifying the triumph of good over evil
Council Member Wang 9/28/2025 Altamont Cruisers Nostalgia Day Car Show Display of classic cars throughout downtown Livermore; very well attended
Council Member Wang 9/30/2025 California State Parks Concept Alternatives Workshop for the Alameda-
Tesla Plan
Discussed process, draft mission/vision/concepts
Council Member Wang 10/1/2025 Rep. Eric Swalwell Press conference on government shutdown
Rep. Swalwell spoke about the consequences of
the shutdown
Council Member Wang 10/4/2025 Livermore Amador Valley
Transit Authority (LAVTA)
Training to drive a WHEELS
bus for upcoming ROADeo
Learned to drive a WHEELS bus!
Council Member Wang 10/4/2025 Cheza Nami Taste of Africa Well attended annual festival downtown Item 9.0
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Council Member Wang 10/4/2025 Quest Science Center Engineering Day Science event at Quest Plaza; very well attended by families
Council Member Wang 10/5/2025 Livermore Filipino-American Organization (Fil-Am)
Barrio Fiesta Very well attended annual festival downtown Council Member Wang 10/6/2025 Livermore Amador Valley
Transit Authority (LAVTA)
Monthly Board meeting Discussed Route 501 service reduction, award of a 3-year agreement for report modules, and
summer youth ride free promotion; approved
purchase of diesel-electric hybrid replacement
buses; approved proposal to public for FY26 fare
increase
Council Member Wang 10/7/2025 League of California Cities Annual conference Attended workshops and keynotes on future technology trends, immigration policy changes,
development agreements, tax measures, parking
management, meeting management, and
homelessness
Council Member Wang 10/11/2025 Visual Arts LVA ArtWalk Very well attended annual arts festival downtown
Council Member Wang 10/12/2025 Goodness Village Spaghetti Dinner Annual fundraiser Item 9.0
Council Reports
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