APRIL 27, 2026 Minutes CM/76/75
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CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 27, 2026
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 6:40 pm, held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
ROLL CALL – Present: Mayor John Marchand, Vice Mayor Kristie Wang, Council Members Ben Barrientos (arrived at 6:48 pm), Evan Branning, and Steven Dunbar.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, the public comment period was closed.
1. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
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, 099B650 000201, 099A178000105, and 099B642500204. The City’s negotiators may negotiate with Matthew Ford, Esq. On behalf of the Corbett Family Trust and the Corbett Family Limited Partnership. The instructions will concern price and terms of payment. ________________________________________________________________
REGULAR MEETING
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
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Kim Cilley stated there was no reportable action.
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3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation recognizing California Water Service Group’s Centennial Celebration presented to John Freeman and Robert Seeley.
Mayor Marchand presented a proclamation to John Freeman, Livermore District Manager, and Robert Seeley, Regional Public Affairs Program Manager , recognizing California Water Service Group’s Centennial Celebration.
3.2 Proclamation declaring May as Livermore Valley Wine Month presented to the Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Wine Foundation Brandi Lombardi.
Mayor Marchand presented a proclamation to Brandi Lombardi, Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Wine Foundation, declaring May as Livermore Wine Month.
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.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, the public comment period was closed.
Historic Preservation Commission 1 Vacancy
Reappointment to a regular term ending May 1, 2030
• Richard Hanan
Library Board of Trustees 2 Vacancies
Appointment to a regular term ending June 1, 2029
• Erin Roslund
Re-appointment to a regular term ending June 1, 2029
• Nancy Olavarrieta
Livermore Housing Authority 1 Vacancy
Appointment to an unexpired term ending January 1, 2027 and a possible regular term ending January 1, 2031, subject to City Council approval. • Dan Knight
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR WANG, AND CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS.
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ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR WANG, AND CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS.
5. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Cy Matin provided a comment.
Joey Griffiths provided a comment.
Alan Marling provided a comment.
Joe Lee 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.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR AND CARRIED ON A 5 -0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
6.1 Adopt Ordinance 2026-2184 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 Ma yor and City Council Members consistent with Measure W.
6.2 Resolution 202 6-050 awarding a construction contract with Bockman & Woody Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $2,234,030, for WRP SCADA Server & Network Upgrade Project WW202129.
6.3 Resolution 2026-051 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.
6.4 Resolution 2026-052 adopting an updated policy for distribution of Tickets, Passes, and Gifts.
6.5 Resolution 2026-053 authorizing the execution of an agreement with RingCentral, Inc. for unified communications services (RingEX) for a five -year term, in an amount not-to-exceed $750,000.
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6.6 Resolution 2026-054 authorizing 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.
6.7 Resolution 2026-055 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.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Hearing to receive and consider protests and direct staff t o proceed with fieldwork on the abatement of weeds, rubbish, dirt, or refuse on specific described properties under the 2026 Weed Abatement Program.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the 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.
Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Ryan Rucker presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public hearing was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2026-056 overruling protests and ordering the abatement of weeds, rubbish, dirt, or refuse on certain described properties under the 2026 Weed Abatement Program.
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 recommend ed 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.
Human Resources Manager Kristen Hilton presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers, and the public hearing was closed.
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The City Council received the presentation for information purposes. No other action was required or taken.
8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
8.1 Public comment on the renewal of the Livermore Valley Wine Heritage District.
Recommendation: Staff recommended that the City Council receive public comment regarding the proposed renewal of the Livermore Valley Wine Heritage District. No City Council action was required.
Management Analyst II Theresa de la Vega presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
Brandi Lombardi provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the public hearing was closed.
No action was required or taken.
8.2 Resolution approving an amendment to the City Attorney’s contract.
Recommendation: Staff recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the City Attorney’s employment contract.
Administrative Services Director Tina Olson presented the staff report.
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 COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2026 -057 approving the amendment to the City Attorney’s employment contract.
9. 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.
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Raise the Pride Flag (June) and the POW -MIA Flag (November) Council Member Branning initiated a future matter for discussion to raise both flags in perpetuity during respective months unless the action is undone by Council.
Tri-Valley Haven Wings of Hope Gala Council Member Barrientos noted his attendance at the event on April 17, 2026.
10. ADJOURNMENT – at 8:02 pm 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.
APPROVED:
JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR
ATTEST: ___
HELENA L. GRAVES, ACTING CITY CLERK
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