CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
REGULAR MEETING –
7:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION - 6:40 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:
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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 - 6:40 PM
Roll Call
Opportunity for the the Public to Address City Council Regarding Closed Session Items Adjourn to Closed Session
Note: This Closed Session may be continued to the end of the Regular Meeting.
1.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators. To meet with Andy Ross, Principal Planner, and Kam Purewal, Associate Planner, the City’s negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 regarding the sale and purchase of real property at Assessor Parcel Nos. 099B630000301, 099A178500114, 099B565000104, 099B630000302, 099B630000303, 099B650000201, 099A178000105, and 099B642500204. The City’s negotiators may negotiate with Matthew Ford, Esq. on behalf of the 2000 Corbett Family Trust and the Corbett Family Limited Partnership. The instructions will concern price and terms of payment.
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation recognizing California Water Service Group's Centennial Celebration presented to John Freeman and Robert Seeley.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council recognize the California Water Service Group's Centennial Celebration.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Proclamation
3.2 Proclamation declaring May as Livermore Valley Wine Month presented to the Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Wine Foundation Brandi Lombardi.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council declare the month of May as Livermore Valley Wine Month.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Proclamation
ROLL CALL
Council Member Ben Barrientos
Council Member Evan Branning
Council Member Steven Dunbar
Vice Mayor Kristie Wang
Mayor John Marchand
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
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4. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
4.1 Confirm Advisory Body appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Library Board of Trustees, and the Livermore Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and direct the City Clerk to administer the oath of office.
Recommendation:
The City Council Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies recommends the City Council confirm the advisory body appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Library Board of Trustees, and the Livermore Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and direct the City Clerk to administer the oath of office.
Staff Report
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 Adopt an ordinance
amending Section 2.04.030 Compensation Limits for the Mayor and City Council Members of the Livermore Municipal Code to adjust the monthly compensation for the Mayor and City Council Members consistent with Measure W.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council adopt an ordinance amending Section 2.04.030 Compensation Limits for the Mayor and City Council Members of the Livermore Municipal Code to adjust the monthly compensation for the Mayor and City Council Members consistent with Measure W.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
6.2 Resolution awarding a construction contract with Bockmon & Woody Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $2,234,030, for WRP SCADA Server & Network Upgrade Project WW202129.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution for the WRP SCADA Server & Network Upgrade Project WW202129:
1 .
Awarding and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Bockmon & Woody Electric Company, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $2,234,030, pursuant to Livermore Municipal Code Section 2.68.570 (C); and 2 .
Rejecting all other bids or proposals.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Location
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Contract with Bockmon & Woody
6.3 Resolution authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between the City of Livermore and Pac Avenue, L.P.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a First Amendment to Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between the City of Livermore and Pac Avenue, L.P.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - First Amendment
6.4 Resolution adopting an updated policy for distribution of Tickets, Passes, and Gifts.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving an updated Policy for Distribution of Tickets, Passes, and Gifts to replace the policy previously adopted by Resolution No. 2010-056.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. 2010 Resolution and Policy
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Policy and Forms
6.5 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with RingCentral, Inc. for a five-year term for Unified Communications Services (RingEX) in an amount not-to-exceed $750,000
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with RingCentral, Inc. for unified communications services (RingEX) for a five-year term, in an
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amount not-to-exceed $750,000.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - RingCentral Initial Order Form
6.6 Resolution a
uthorizing the City Manager to sign the second amendment to the Emergency Medical Services First Responder Advanced Life Support (FRALS) Agreement between the City and the County of Alameda.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the second amendment to the EMS FRALS Agreement.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Second Amendment
6.7 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract Change Order for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority with L.N. Curtis & Sons for an amount not-to-exceed $600,000
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of LPFD in her capacity as a Joint Executive Director for LPFD, to execute a blanket contract change order with L.N. Curtis & Sons in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 for the purchase of materials and supplies in support of daily operations and fire academy operations for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority (LPFD) for Fiscal Year 2025-
26. Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Hearing to receive and consider protests and direct staff to proceed with fieldwork on the abatement of weeds, rubbish, dirt, or refuse on specific described properties under the 2026 Weed Abatement Program.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council consider all protests, and if the City Council finds it appropriate, adopt a resolution overruling protests, and direct staff to proceed with necessary weed abatement on all parcels requiring abatement.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - List of Parcels & Property Owners
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7.2 Public Hearing to receive information regarding the City’s job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561, as required by Government Code section 3502.3.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the presentation only for information purposes during the public hearing at which staff will report on the City's job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts as required by AB 2561.
Staff Report
8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
8.1 Public comment on the renewal of the Livermore Valley Wine Heritage District.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive public comment regarding the proposed renewal of the Livermore Valley Wine Heritage District. No City Council action is required.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Intent to Renew Staff Report
2. Resolution of Intent to Renew
3. Written Protest
4. Public Comment
8.2 Resolution approving an amendment to the City Attorney's contract.
Recommendation:
City Council recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the City Attorney's employment contract.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - City Attorney Amended 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, May 11, 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:
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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:
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.
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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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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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