CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER
8, 2025
REGULAR MEETING –
7:00 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
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John P Marchand, Mayor
Kristie Wang, Vice Mayor
Ben
Barrientos, Council Member
Evan Branning, Council Member
Steven Dunbar, Council Member
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1. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Livermore Valley Arts annual update presented by Chris Carter, CEO for Livermore Valley Arts.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council receive the Livermore Valley Arts annual 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 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 - November 24, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
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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Staff Report
Attachments:
1. DRAFT 2025-11-24
6.2 Resolution authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and execution of a Notice of Completion for the Stream Maintenance by Contractors Project SD202523.
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 Stream Maintenance by Contractors Project SD202523.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Notice of Completion
6.3 Resolution accepting the Livermore Valley Arts Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the Livermore Valley Arts Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Livermore Valley Arts 2024-2025 Annual Report
6.4 Resolution authorizing execution of a second amendment to the agreement with DC Electric Group, Inc., for on-call electrical design, analysis, and modification services, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $200,000 to $800,000 and extending the termination date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2030.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with DC Electric Group, Inc., for on-call electrical design, analysis, and modification services, increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount from $200,000 to $800,000 and extending the termination date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2030.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Second Amendment
6.5 Resolution adopting a pre-qualification process for contractors in substantial conformance with
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Public Contract Code § 20101 et. seq., authorizing the City Engineer to determine suitable projects for the Contractor Request for Qualifications process, and which contractors qualify based on the evaluation process, and authorizing the City Engineer to approve future revisions to the Contractor Request for Qualifications Questionnaire and related pre- qualification process documents.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution taking the following actions:
1 .
Adopt a pre-qualification process for contractors that is in substantial conformance with the Public Contract Code § 20101 et. seq.;
2 .
Authorize the City Engineer to determine which projects are suitable for the contractor Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process and which contractors qualify based on the evaluation process; and
3 .
Authorize the City Engineer to approve future revisions to the Contractor RFQ and related pre-qualification process documents in accordance with Public Contract Code § 20101, as necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of the pre- qualification process.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
6.6 Resolution amending Resolution No. 94-55 of the City of Livermore Personnel Rules and Regulations to modify conditions for reinstatement to City service under section 8.08.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 94-55 of the City of Livermore Personnel Rules and Regulations, Section 8.08, to modify the conditions regarding employee eligibility for reinstatement to City service.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Redlined Section 8.08 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations
2. Resolution
6.7 Resolution authorizing the execution of a purchase order with Armature Systems for hardware, support, and licensing in the amount of $571,965 to upgrade and refresh the City of Livermore's (City) primary production network infrastructure.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing a purchase order with Armature Systems for hardware, support and licensing in the amount of $571,965 to upgrade and refresh the City's primary production network infrastructure.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Armature Quote
2. Resolution
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6.8 Resolution authorizing the execution of a second amendment to the agreement with PlaceWorks Inc. for the General Plan Update to adjust the scope of work, increase the not-to- exceed amount from $3,026,000 to $3,272,000, and extend the term to March 31, 2027.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. to update the Livermore General Plan. The second amendment:
1 .
Adjusts the scope of work to integrate additional programs and technical analysis related to the General Plan;
2 .
Modifies the agreement not-to-exceed amount from $3,026,000 to $3,272,000; and 3 .
Extends the term of the agreement to March 31, 2027.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Second Amendment
6.9 Resolution accepting annual special tax and bond accountability reports for Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Community Facilities Districts No. 99-1 (Tri-Valley Technology Park), 2009-1 (El Charro), 2012-1 (El Charro Maintenance), 2015-1 (Brisa Maintenance), 2016-1 (Sage Maintenance), 2016-2 (Shea Properties), 2018-1 (Auburn Grove), and 2021-1 (Maintenance and Public Services).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting annual special tax and bond accountability reports for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Facilities District No. 99-1 (Tri- Valley Technology Park), 2009-1 (El Charro), 2012-1 (El Charro Maintenance), 2015-1 (Brisa Maintenance), 2016-1 (Sage Maintenance), 2016-2 (Shea Properties), 2018-1 (Auburn Grove), and 2021-1 (Maintenance and Public Services).
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - CFD 99-1 Tri-Valley
3. Exhibit B - CFD 2009-1 El Charro
4. Exhibit C - CFD 2012-1 El Charro
5. Exhibit D - CFD 2015-1 Brisa
6. Exhibit E - CFD 2016-1 Sage
7. Exhibit F - CFD 2016-2 Shea Properties
8. Exhibit G - CFD 2018-1 Auburn Grove
9. Exhibit H - CFD 2021-1 Maintenance and Public Services
6.10 Resolution making findings regarding the continuing need for unexpended balances of Development Impact Fees as of June 30, 2025, and accepting the Annual Report of Development Fee and Connection Fee Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Recommendation:
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Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution making findings regarding the continuing need for unexpended balances of Development Impact Fees as of June 30, 2025 and accepting the Annual Report of Development Fee and Connection Fee Revenues and Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - City of Livermore AB1600 report FY 2024-25
6.11 Resolution authorizing signing of an Estoppel Certificate and Agreement, Leasehold Addendum for Leasehold Financing, and Sub-Leasehold Addendum for financing for Five Rivers LLC, Fremont Bank, and other authorized lenders as applicable.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Estoppel Certificate and Agreement, Leasehold Addendum for Leasehold Financing, and Sub- Leasehold Addendum for Financing, with Five Rivers Aviation, LLC, Fremont Bank, and any other lenders for Small Business Association Loan TMC to restructure current financing and secure more favorable financing terms.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Estoppel Certificate and Agreement
3. Exhibit B - Leasehold Addendum Agreement
4. Exhibit C - Subleasehold Addendum
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
8.1 Appointment of Vice Mayor for the period of 2025-2026.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council appoint a Vice Mayor for the period of 2025-2026.
Staff Report
8.2 Appointment of Council Members to the City Council Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies for the period of January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Mayor appoint two Council Members to serve on the City Council Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies for the period of January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026, with the City Council's approval.
Staff Report
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8.3 Council Members Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Mayor appoint Council Members to Intergovernmental Agencies, with the City Council's approval.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Intergovernmental Agency Appointments as of September 29, 2025
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, January 12, 2026 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. 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,
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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.
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.
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.
The City will be using YouTube and TV29 as two tools to provide the public access to view City Council meetings. No public comment will be accepted via YouTube.
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YouTube:
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If you would like to deliver written materials to the City Council as part of your public comment, please provide 10 copies to the City Clerk with your speaker card.
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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