CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
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 - NONE
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 - February 23, 2026 and the March 9, 2026 Regular Meetings.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
2026-02-23 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes
2026-03-09 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes
6.2 Resolution authorizing replacing State - Gas Tax funds with County Measure BB - Local Streets and Roads funds in FY 2025-26, authorizing the acceptance for permanent
ROLL CALL
Council Member Ben Barrientos
Council Member Evan Branning
Council Member Steven Dunbar
Vice Mayor Kristie Wang
Mayor John Marchand
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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maintenance, release of the security bonds, and execution of a Notice of Completion for the Flagpole Plaza Project DR202225.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution replacing $1,664,177 of State - Gas Tax Fund 560 with $1,664,177 of County Measure BB - Local Streets and Roads Fund 552 in FY 2025-26; authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of the security bonds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion for the Flagpole Plaza Project DR202225.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Notice of Completion
6.3 Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $656,800 and a term ending December 31, 2031, to provide design and construction support services for the Street Resurfacing Project SM202501.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $656,800 and a term ending December 31, 2031, to provide design and construction support services for the Street Resurfacing Project SM202501.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Locations
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Interwest Agreement
6.4 Resolution approving the funding agreement between the Tri-Valley Transportation Council and the City of Livermore for the allocation of Tri-Valley Transportation Development Funds (TVTDF) in the amount of $3,426,000 for environmental, permitting, right-of-way, and design activities associated with the Vasco Road/I-580 Interchange Project TI199352.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve the funding agreement between the Tri-Valley Transportation Council and the City of Livermore for the allocation of TVTDF funds in the amount of $3,426,000 for environmental, permitting, right-of-way, and design activities associated with the Vasco Road/I-580 Interchange Project TI199352.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Funding Agreement
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6.5 Resolution approving an exception to the Livermore Municipal Code bidding requirements and authorizing the sole sourcing of specific brand of EV charging equipment for the construction of the City’s Fleet Electrification Project Phase 2, Project BL202514.
Recommendation:
The City Engineer recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Authorizing sole sourcing the Kempower 150kW DC Fast Charger and ChargePoint CP6000 Level 2 EV Charging Stations for the construction of the Fleet Electrification Project Phase 2, Project BL202514;
2 .
Approving, per the recommendation of the City Engineer, an exception to the bidding requirement contained in the Livermore Municipal Code Section 2.68.550(C), because there is no competitive advantage to be gained by inviting bids and the City Engineer has determined that the supplies and equipment are unique and available from a sole source; and
3 .
Authorizing the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. ChargePoint Charger
3. Kempower Charger
4. Resolution
6.6 Resolution authorizing the execution of a Housing In-Lieu grant agreement with Tri-Valley Haven for Women for the Emergency Shelter construction project in an amount of $1,200,000.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a Housing In-Lieu grant agreement with Tri-Valley Haven for Women for the Emergency Shelter construction project in the amount of $1,200,00.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A- Housing In-Lieu Grant Agreement
6.7 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley to provide professional occupational health-related medical services for term ending June 30, 2031, in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, a California non-profit corporation, to provide professional occupational health-related medical services in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 and a term ending June 30, 2031.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
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2. Exhibit A - Stanford Healthcare
Tri-Valley Agreement.pdf
6.8 Resolution authorizing the approval of the Altamont Settlement Agreement Education Advisory Board’s $617,625 Expenditure Plan for FY 2026-27.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Altamont Settlement Agreement Education Advisory Board's $617,625 Expenditure Plan for FY 2026-27.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. 2025 Annual Report
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - FY 2026-27 Expenditure Plan
6.9 Resolution declaring parcels within the City which contain weeds, refuse, rubbish, and/or dirt a public nuisance requiring abatement, directing staff to proceed with the annual Fire Hazard Abatement Program, and set a public hearing date of April 27, 2026, to receive protests and direct staff to proceed with field abatement work.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring parcels within the City which contain weeds, refuse, rubbish, and/or dirt a public nuisance requiring abatement, direct staff to proceed with the annual Fire Hazard Abatement Program, and set a public hearing date of April 27, 2026, to receive protests and direct staff to proceed with field abatement work.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - List of Parcels & Property Owners
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Hearing to consider the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, which tracks the City’s progress towards implementing the Housing Element of the General Plan and meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation pursuant to Government Code Section 65400.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to file the report with the California Department of Housing and Community Development by the April 1, 2026, deadline.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Affordable For-Sale Prices and Rental Rates
2. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Affordability Requirements Summary
3. 2025 Building Permit Summary
4. 2023-2031 RHNA Progress Report
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5. Resolution
6. Exhibit A - 2025 Annual Progress Report
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, April 13, 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
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:
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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
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. 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
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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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