CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025
REGULAR MEETING –
7:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 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:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofLivermoreCalifornia
TV29:
Comcast TV Channel 29
tv29live.org
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 - 6:00 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 Public Employee Performance Evaluation. Annual evaluation of City Manager, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
1.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators. To meet with Mayor Marchand and Vice-Mayor Branning, the City’s negotiators, pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 regarding negotiations for salary and compensation for Unrepresented Employee – City Manager.
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS - NONE
4. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
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.
Recommendation:
The City Council Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies recommends the City Council confirm the advisory body appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and the Human Services Commission, and direct the City Clerk to administer the oath of office.
Staff Report
5. 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 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.
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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Open Forum will conclude after 30 minutes; however, if there are additional speakers, Open Forum will reconvene before the meeting adjourns.
6. 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.
6.1 Approval of draft minutes - September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. DRAFT 2025-09-08
6.2 Adopt an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 3.45 Social Opportunity Endowment Fund (SOE) sections 3.45.020 Purpose of the Fund and 3.45.040 Administration and Organization of Fund in the Livermore Municipal Code.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council
adopt an ordinance
amending Title 3. Chapter 3.45
Social Opportunity Endowment Fund sections 3.45.020 Purpose of the Fund and 3.45.040 Administration and Organization of Fund in the Livermore Municipal Code.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - Chapter 3.45 Social Opportunity Endowment Fund
6.3 Resolution authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and execution of a Notice of Completion for the Resurfacing and Sidewalk Improvements Project, comprised of the Street Resurfacing Project SM202201, Sidewalk Repair Project SM202302, and ADA Access Ramps Project SM202107.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion for the Resurfacing and Sidewalk Improvements Project, comprised of the Street Resurfacing Project SM202201, Sidewalk Repair Project SM202302, and ADA Access Ramps Project SM202107.
Staff Report
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Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Notice of Completion
6.4 Resolution approving Final Tract Map 8388 Cherry Way, authorizing execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Cherry Way Development, located at Cherry Way and Goldenrod Drive, and accepting on behalf of the public, all real property offered for dedication within Final Tract Map 8388 except for certain easements which the City Council reserves the right to accept at a future date.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Finding that the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been satisfied;
2 .
Approving the Final Tract Map 8388 for recording;
3 .
Approving and authorizing execution of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Final Tract Map 8388
which includes a 12-month extension (24 months in total) to complete the required improvements; and
4 .
Accepting, on behalf of the public, all real property offered for the dedication within Final Tract Map 8388 in conformance with the terms of the offer except for the Public Utility Easement (P.U.E.) and Street Dedications including Cherry Way and Central Avenue, which the Council rejects at this time reserving the right to accept the offer at a future date.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Final Tract Map 8388
4. Exhibit B - Subdivision Improvement Agreement
6.5 Resolution authorizing the execution of a first amendment to the agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for on-call engineering map and plan review services for development projects and improvement plans, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $400,000 to $800,000, adding language to allow the City to modify the contract, and extending the contract term through December 31, 2028.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for on-call engineering map and plan review services for development projects and improvement plans, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $400,000 to $800,000, adding language to allow the City to modify the contract, and extending the term of the contract through December 31, 2028.
Staff Report
Attachments:
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1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - First Amendment with CSG Consultants, LLC
6.6 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute change orders or contract amendments for the Golf Course Damage Repair Project SD202132, (FEMA PA-09-CA-4308- PW-00602), in an amount not to exceed ten percent of the construction contract value of $2,680,785.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve and execute change orders or contract amendments for the Golf Course Damage Repair Project SD202132, (FEMA PA-09-CA-4308-PW-00602), in an amount not to exceed ten percent of the construction contract value of $2,680,785.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Site Map
2. Grade Tech Executed Construction Contract
3. Resolution
6.7 Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $1,783,054 and a term ending June 30, 2029, to provide design and construction support services for the Water Reclamation Plant Digester Heating Loop Replacement Project WW202315.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $1,783,054 and a term ending June 30, 2029, to provide design and construction support services for the Water Reclamation Plant Digester Heating Loop Replacement Project WW202315.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Agreement
6.8 Resolution authorizing the execution of a maintenance and support agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. to provide software support and services for the public safety computer-aided dispatch/records management/report writing software and related systems in an amount not- to-exceed $395,003 through October 31, 2028.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Sun Ridge Systems, Inc. to provide continued software support for the City’s Public Safety Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management/Report Writing Software and related systems in an amount not-to-exceed $395,003 through October 31, 2028, in accordance with Livermore Municipal Code 2.68.060.
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Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
6.9 Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with National Trench Safety, Inc. for traffic control services at the San Francisco Premium Outlets and other sites as needed throughout the city, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,700,000, from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2030.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with National Trench Safety, Inc. for traffic control services at the San Francisco Premium Outlets and other sites as needed throughout the city, in an amount not- to-exceed $1,700,000, from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2030.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
6.10 Resolution awarding and authorizing the execution of an agreement with TriValley Janitorial Service and Supply, Inc. to provide janitorial services at various City facilities in an amount not-to-exceed $3,300,000 for a five-year term ending December 31, 2030.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution awarding and authorizing execution of an agreement with TriValley Janitorial Service and Supply, Inc. (TriValley Janitorial) to provide janitorial services at various City facilities in an amount not-to-exceed $3,300,000 for a five- year term ending December 31, 2030.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
6.11 Resolution awarding and authorizing the execution of an agreement with Mission Critical Specialists, Inc. to replace the uninterruptible power supply at City Hall, Police Station, and Civic Center Library in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 for a one-year term ending October 31, 2026.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution awarding and authorizing execution of an agreement with Mission Critical Specialists, Inc. to replace the uninterruptible power supply at City Hall, Police Station, and Civic Center Library in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 for a one-year term ending October 31, 2026.
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Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
6.12 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Noll and Tam Architects in an amount not-to-exceed $302,140 and a term ending December 31, 2030, to provide plans, specifications, and engineering services during construction for the Civic Center Library Teen Space Improvement Project BL202418.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Noll and Tam Architects in an amount not-to-exceed $302,140 and a term ending December 31, 2030, to provide design and construction support services for the Civic Center Library Teen Space Improvement Project BL202418.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Agreement
6.13 Resolution authorizing California Statewide Communities Development Authority to form a Community Facilities District for the Isabel Crossing (Tract 8659) project in accordance with Development Agreement (DA22-001).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) to form a Community Facilities District (CFD) to allow for financing of impact fees and public infrastructure for the Isabel Crossing (Tract 8659) project to satisfy the CFD provisions under Development Agreement (DA22-001);
2 .
Determining that Section 2.68 of the Municipal Code Contracts and Purchasing does not apply to the project; and
3 .
Direct the City Engineer to review
to review the bid(s) solicited by the Developer and to
confirm that, for each facility, the amount paid to the Developer under the Acquisition Agreement does not exceed the actual cost of the facility.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - District Boundary
3. Exhibit B - Authorized Improvements and Fees
6.14 Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Livermore and the Association of Livermore Employees.
Recommendation:
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Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Livermore and the Association of Livermore Employees for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Redlined Memorandum of Understanding
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - ALE MOU 2025-2029
6.15 Resolution approving the City of Livermore Salary Plan as of October 6, 2025, in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the City of Livermore Salary Plan as of October 6, 2025, in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Salary Plan Dated October 6, 2025
6.16 Resolution accepting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), appropriating $519,207, and entering into an agreement with FEMA to use the funds for three Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to advance to the rank of Firefighter Paramedics
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of and for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department JPA (LPFD) in her capacity as a Joint Executive Director for LPFD, to execute any agreements and accept a $472,006 grant from FEMA; and 2 .
Authorizing appropriation of $519,207 including the $472,006 FEMA grant and $47,201 for the required match in LPFD's FY 2025-26 Operating Fund budget for the purpose of advancing EMTs to Firefighter Paramedics.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Grant Award Letter
2. Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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
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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.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council
adopt an ordinance
, with an effective date of January 1,
2026:
1 .
Revising and amending Chapter 15.02 (Building Code), 15.04 (Property Maintenance Code), 15.06 (Fire Code), 15.08 (Electrical Code), 15.10 (Mechanical Code), 15.12 (Plumbing Code), 15.14 (Residential Code), 15.26 (Green Building Standards Code),
15.92 (Swimming Pool and Spa Code), and 15.94 (Wildland Urban Interface Code) in The Livermore Municipal Code.
2 .
Adopting new Chapters 15.02 (Building Code), 15.06 (Fire Code), 15.08 (Electrical Code), 15.10 (Mechanical Code), 15.14 (Residential Code), 15.26 (Green Building Standards Code), and 15.94 (Wildland Urban Interface Code) of the Livermore Municipal Code by adopting and amending the 2025 Editions of the California Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential, Wildland Urban Interface, and Green Building Standards Codes.
3 .
Adopting new Chapter 15.04 (Property Maintenance Code) and 15.92 (Swimming Pool and Spa Code), of the Livermore Municipal Code by adopting and amending the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and the 2024 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
4 .
Find that all codes adopted herein related to residential structures are “substantially
similar” to the one currently in place and the Residential Code will not be amended before June 2031 in compliance with AB 130 and AB 306.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - Chapter 15.02, Building Code
3. Exhibit B - Chapter 15.04, Property Maintenance Code
4. Exhibit C - Chapter 15.06, Fire Code
5. Exhibit D - Chapter 15.08, Electrical Code
6. Exhibit E - Chapter 15.10, Mechanical Code
7. Exhibit F - Chapter 15.12, Plumbing Code
8. Exhibit G - Chapter 15.14, Residential Code
9. Exhibit H - Chapter 15.26, Green Building Standards Code
10. Exhibit I - Chapter 15.92, Swimming pool and Spa Code
11. Exhibit J - Chapter 15.94, Wildland-Urban Interface Code
12. Exhibit K - Notable Amendments to Building Standards Code
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.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council consider all protests, and if Council finds appropriate, adopt a
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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.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - 2025 Weed Abatement Assessments
8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION - NONE
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
10. ADJOURNMENT
To a Regular City Council meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chamber, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
11. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
11.1 Supplemental materials received prior to the meeting.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Supplemental Materials
11.2 Supplemental materials received at the meeting.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Item Received at the Meeting
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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.
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Other Agenda Items
are also open for public input including Advisory Body Appointments,
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Consent Calendar, or Matters for Consideration items. These comments are also subject to the 3-minute limit. Public comment is not accepted on Proclamations and Presentations.
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Under Government Code §54957.5, any
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