CITY COUNCIL
REVISED AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
*Item 7.1 has been continued to November 24, 2025
MEETING PARTICIPATION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THE AGENDA
CIVIC CENTER MEETING HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1016 S. LIVERMORE AVENUE
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John P Marchand, Mayor
Evan Branning, Vice Mayor
Ben Barrientos, Council Member
Steven Dunbar, Council Member
Kristie Wang, Council Member
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1. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District update presented by Ryan Clausnitzer, General Manager and Dr. Maya Manoharan, Livermore Trustee
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council receive the update.
Staff Report
3.2 Proclamation declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, presented to Christine Dillman, Tri-Valley Haven Director
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council declare October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Proclamation
3.3 Airport Commission Annual Update to City Council presented by Chair Darin Bishop and Benedict Stuth, Airport Manager
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council receive the update.
Staff Report
4. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS - NONE
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
ROLL CALL
Council Member Ben Barrientos
Council Member Steven Dunbar
Council Member Kristie Wang
Vice Mayor Evan Branning
Mayor John Marchand
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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is called, walk to the lectern to address City Council.
Comments are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person, per item. The Mayor may reduce the amount of time based on the number of persons wishing to speak.
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 - October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. DRAFT 2025-10-13
6.2 Resolution awarding a construction contract with BuildCorp, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $617,951, for Street Lighting Project TC201923.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the following actions for Street Lighting Project TC201923:
1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with BuildCorp, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $617,951, pursuant to Livermore Municipal Code Section 2.68.570 (C);
2. Reject all other bid proposals; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Location
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Construction Contract
6.3 Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission administered 2026 Comprehensive Investment Plan that provides $825,000 in funding for the Stanley Boulevard at Isabel Avenue Connector Ramp Crossing Improvements Project TC202133
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) administered 2026 Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP) that provides $825,000 in funding for the Stanley Boulevard at Isabel Avenue Connector Ramp Crossing Improvements Project TC202133;
2. Replacing $825,000 of the Measure BB-Local Streets and Roads funding in Fiscal Year 2025-26 with the ACTC CIP funding; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Location
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Agreement
6.4 Resolutions authorizing execution of a cooperation agreement with Alameda County to reimburse the City with County funding in an amount not-to-exceed $700,000 for project management and engineering services for the South Livermore Valley Sewer Extension Project WW202313; and authorizing, subject to Alameda County approving the cooperation agreement, a supplemental appropriation of $700,000 in Alameda County funding to the CIP Wastewater Fund 621 in the FY 2025-26 budget and execution of an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $629,000 and a term ending December 31, 2026, to provide engineering analysis and prepare a basis of design report for the South Livermore Valley Sewer Extension Project WW202313.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt two resolutions:
1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperation agreement with Alameda County to reimburse the City with County funding in an amount not-to-exceed $700,000 for project management and engineering services for the South Livermore Valley Sewer Extension Project WW202313; and
2. Authorizing, subject to Alameda County approving the cooperation agreement, a supplemental appropriation of $700,000 in Alameda County funding to the CIP Wastewater Fund (Fund 621) in the FY 2025-26 budget.
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $629,000 and a term ending December 31, 2026, to provide engineering analysis and prepare a basis of design report for the South Livermore Valley Sewer Extension Project WW202313.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Location
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Alameda County Cooperation Agreement
4. Resolution
5. Exhibit A - Carollo Professional Services Agreement
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6.5 Resolution accepting the FY 2024-25 Year-End Budget Report, allocating the General Fund Surplus for various purposes, allocating surplus member contributions to Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD), appropriating additional budget to those funds that ended FY 2024-25 with expenditures in excess of budget, and appropriating additional budget in FY 2025-26
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution accepting the FY 2024-25 Year End Budget Report, allocating excess General Fund monies for various purposes, allocating surplus member contributions to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) Workers Compensation Fund, appropriating additional budget to those funds that ended FY 2024-25 with expenditures in excess of budget, and approving supplemental appropriations in four funds for FY 2025-26 expenses.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - FY 2024-25 Year-End Budget Report
6.6 Resolution approving the City of Livermore Salary Plan to reflect salary increases to Executive Management (excluding Police Chief) and the City Manager effective November 17, 2025, and minimum wage increases effective December 29, 2025.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the City of Livermore Salary Plan to reflect salary increases to Executive Management (excluding Police Chief) and the City Manager effective November 17, 2025, and minimum wage increases effective December 29, 2025.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Salary Plan Dated November December
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 THIS PREVIOUSLY NOTICED ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE NOVEMBER 24, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hearing to consider a request to approve a Planned Development (PD) 25-001, Subdivision (SUB) 20-004, and Site Plan Design Review (SPDR) 21-001 to allow a two-story, attached, 13-unit multi-family, townhome-style development located at 3541 East Avenue.
Recommendation:
Planning Commission and staff recommend the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution finding the project is Categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15332, In-Fill Projects, and Direct the Planning Manager to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the
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provisions of CEQA, subject to project approval;
2. Adopt a resolution approving Subdivision (SUB) 20-004 and Site Plan Design Review (SPDR) 21-001 for the development located at 3541 East Avenue; and
3. Introduce an ordinance and waive the first reading authorizing Planned Development (PD) 25-001.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Planning Commission Staff Report
2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
3. Location Map
4. Development Plans
5. Colors and Materials Board
6. Traffic Assessment
7. Public Comments
8. Resolution - CEQA
9. Exhibit A - Planning Commission CEQA Resolution
10. Resolution - Project
11. Exhibit A - Planning Commission Project Resolution
12. Exhibit B - Conditions of Approval
13. Ordinance
14. Exhibit A - Planning Commission PD Resolution
15. Exhibit B - Planned Development (PD) 25-001
8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
8.1 Resolution approving an amendment to the City Manager's employment contract.
Recommendation:
The Evaluation Subcommittee recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the City Manager's employment contract.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - City Manager Contract
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, November 10, 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.
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Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Supplemental Materials
11.2 Supplemental materials received at the meeting.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Items Received at the Meeting
12. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
You can participate in the meeting in a number of ways:
Open Forum is an opportunity for the public to speak regarding items not listed on the agenda. Speakers are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person. To address the City Council in person, you must submit a speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the start of that item. Please note that the City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action on any items that are not listed on the agenda. However, if your item requires action, the City Council may place it on a future agenda or direct staff to work with you and/or report to the City Council on the issue.
Public Hearings - The topic of the hearing is typically summarized by staff, followed by a presentation by the applicant, and questions from the City Council. The Mayor will then open the hearing to the public and offer an opportunity for public comments. Speakers are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person. To address the City Council in person, you must submit a speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the start of the presentation of the item.
Other Agenda Items are also open for public input including Advisory Body Appointments, 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.
Special Meetings, Workshops - The public will have the opportunity to address the City Council regarding the item that is the subject of the special meeting or workshop. Public comments are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person.
Platforms to Participate in Meetings:
Submission of Comments Prior to the Meeting:
Email Comments may be submitted by the public to the City Clerk’s Office ([email protected]). Items received no later than 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and available on the City website prior to the meeting. These items will NOT be read into the record.
eComments may be submitted by the public using the eComment link here. Comments may be up to 1000 characters in length and will be accepted up until 4:00 pm the day of the meeting. These items will NOT be read into the record and are viewable by the City Council and the public upon submittal.
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Submission of Comments During the Meeting:
Speakers are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes per person. To submit a comment you must complete a speaker card for each item. Speaker cards are available in the Civic Center Meeting Hall lobby. Indicate on the card the item number you wish to comment on and submit the card directly to the City Clerk prior to the start of the item. Please note that the City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action on any items that are not listed on the agenda.
However, if your item requires action, the City Council may place it on a future agenda or direct staff to work with you and/or report to the City Council on the issue.
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The City Council Agenda and Agenda Reports are prepared by City staff and are available for public review on Tuesday evening, six days prior to the City Council meeting in the Civic Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore, and at the City Clerk’s Office, 1052 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The Agenda is also available on the City’s website, http://LivermoreCA.gov/agenda.
Under Government Code §54957.5, any supplemental material distributed to the members of the City Council after the posting of this agenda will be available for public review in the City Clerk’s Office, 1052 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore, and included in the agenda packet available on the City’s web site at http://LivermoreCA.gov/agenda.
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