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CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 13, 2025
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 6:00 pm, held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand, Vice Mayor Evan Branning, Council Members Ben Barrientos, Steven Dunbar, and Kristie Wang.
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 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.
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, Vice Mayor Evan Branning, Council Members Ben Barrientos, Steven Dunbar, and Kristie Wang.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Marchand stated there was no reportable action.
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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.
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 Caufield
Human Services Commission, 3 Vacancies
Appointment to an unexpired term ending November 1, 2028 Yang ( Anna) You
Reappointment to regular term ending November 1, 2029
Tracy Nakamura
Appointment to regular term ending November 1, 2029
Steven Cox
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMED THE APPOINTMENTS.
City Clerk Debbie Elam administered the oath of office.
5. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Joe Lee provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
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There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF VICE MAYOR BRANNING, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
6.1 Approval of draft minutes - September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting.
6.2 Adoption of Ordinance 2180 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.
6.3 Resolution 2025- 158 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.
6.4 Resolution 2025- 159 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.
6.5 Resolution 2025- 160 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.
6.6 Resolution 2025- 161 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.
6.7 Resolution 2025- 162 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.
6.8 Resolution 2025- 163 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.
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6.9 Resolution 2025- 164 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.
6.10 Resolution 2025- 165 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.
6.11 Resolution 2025- 166 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.
6.12 Resolution 2025- 167 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.
6.13 Resolution 2025- 168 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).
6.14 Resolution 2025- 169 approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Livermore and the Association of Livermore Employees.
6.15 Resolution 2025- 170 approving the City of Livermore Salary Plan as of October 6, 2025, in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570. 5.
6.16 Resolution 2025- 171 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
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Hearing to consider 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 Docusign Envelope ID: 74D5D2BC- F200- 4015- 8089- 1FB27EAF3F39 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 recommended 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.
Chief Building Official, Franc Moufarrej, 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 WANG, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE:
Ordinance 2181 revising and amending Building Code chapters 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, and Adopting by reference, and amending based upon local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, the 2025 California Building Standards Code set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and the following codes adopted therein - the 2024 OCTOBER 13, 2025 Minutes CM/ 76/26
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editions of the International Building Code, the International Fire Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Residential Code, the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, the International Wildland Urban interface Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code, and the 2025 California Green 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 recommended 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.
Fire Marshal, Ryan Rucker 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 WANG AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2025- 172 overruling protests and confirming assessments – Fire Hazard Abatement
8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION – NONE
9. 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.
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority ( LAVTA) Vice Mayor Branning noted his attendance at the board meeting on October 6, 2025 and a projects and services committee on September 22, 2025.
Central Contra Costa County Transit Authority ( CCCTA)/ LAVTA Paratransit Ad Hoc Committee Vice Mayor Branning noted his attendance at the October 2, 2025 meeting.
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League of California Cities Vice Mayor Branning noted his attendance at the Board dinner on September 25, 2025 and the Annual Conference and Expo from October 8-10, 2025.
Tri Valley Cities Councils Vice Mayor Branning noted his attendance at the September 24, 2025 meeting and dinner.
City of Livermore Vice Mayor Branning noted his attendance at the Fire Safety Expo on October 11, 2025.
10. ADJOURNMENT – at 7:26 pm 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.
APPROVED:
JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBORAH L. ELAM, CITY CLERK
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