DECEMBER 8, 2025 Minutes CM/76/41
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 8, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
1. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
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
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Livermore Valley Arts annual update presented by Chris Carter, CEO for Livermore Valley Arts.
Chris Carter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Livermore Valley Arts, gave a brief presentation.
4. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS - NONE
5. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Joe Lee provided a comment.
Jonathan Kleid provided a comment.
Denise Watkins provided a comment.
Mike Piscotty provided a comment.
Glen Riggs provided a comment.
Donna Cabanne provided a comment.
John Bost provided a comment.
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Bryan Balazs provided a comment.
Valerie Jonas provided a comment.
Shaké Sulikyan provided a comment.
Victor Curtis provided a comment.
David Victor provided a comment.
Christine Dillman provided a comment.
Kelly Bowers provided a comment.
Lisa Tromovitch 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.
Item 6.11 Donna Cabanne provided a comment.
Item 6.3 Alan Marling provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
Item 6.1 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE, WITH VICE
MAYOR BRANNING ABSTAINING DUE TO INELIGIBILTY TO VOTE DUE TO ABSENCE AT THE NOVEMBER 24, 2025 MEETING, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 6.1.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR BRANNING, AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 6.1.
6.1 Approval of draft minutes - November 24, 2025 Regular Meeting.
6.2 Resolution 2025-193 authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds, and execution of a Notice of CM/76/42 Minutes DECEMBER 8, 2025
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Completion for the Stream Maintenance by Contractors Project SD202523.
6.3 Resolution 2025-194 accepting the Livermore Valley Arts Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
6.4 Resolution 2025-195 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.
6.5 Resolution 2025-196 adopting a pre-qualification process for contractors in substantial conformance with 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 prequalification process documents.
6.6 Resolution 2025-197 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.
6.7 Resolution 2025-198 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.
6.8 Resolution 2025-199 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.
6.9 Resolution 2025-200 accepting annual special tax and bond accountability reports for Fiscal Year 202425 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).
6.10 Resolution 2025-201 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.
6.11 Resolution 2025-202 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.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
8.1 Appointment of Vice Mayor for the period of 2025-2026.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council appoint a Vice Mayor for the period of 2025-2026.
Mayor Marchand nominated Council Member Wang as Vice Mayor for 2025-2026.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF MAYOR MARCHAND, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR BRANNING AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED
THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER WANG AS VICE MAYOR FOR 2025-2026.
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 recommended 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.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF MAYOR MARCHAND, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BRANNING AND CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR WANG AND COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR.
8.3 Council Members Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the Mayor appoint Council Members to Intergovernmental Agencies, with the City Council's approval.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR WANG, AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL CM/76/44 Minutes DECEMBER 8, 2025
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APPROVED THE CURRENT ASSIGNMENTS TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES AS PROVIDED.
8. 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.
Sunset Elementary School Council Member Barrientos noted his attendance at a pancake breakfast on December 6, 2025.
Aama’s Kitchen Council Member Barrientos noted his attendance at the ribbon cutting and grand opening on December 6, 2025.
The Independent Gallery Council Member Barrientos noted his attendance at the art gallery.
Council Member Branning urged residents to remember the unhoused during this time of year; noted small donations go a long way and shelters are looking for items in high demand; recommended interested parties contact non-profits for ways to help; stated the warming center will open as the weather turns colder.
Downtown Livermore/ Bankhead Theatre Mayor Marchand noted an upcoming menorah lighting on December 20, 2025.
9. ADJOURNMENT – at 8:12 pm in memory of Anna Siig 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.
APPROVED:
JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
ATTEST: ___
ASHLEY ZIEBA, ACTING CITY CLERK
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