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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
MAY 11, 2026
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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 Kristie Wang, Council Members, Ben Barrientos, Steven Dunbar, and Evan Branning.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Proclamation declaring May 17 -23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Livermore presented to Carl Brown, Public Works Director, and Joe Prime, Maintenance & Golf Operations Manager.
Mayor Marchand presented a proclamation to Carl Brown, Public Works Director, Joe Prime, Maintenance & Golf Operations Manager , Marisa Gan, Interim Public Works Manager, Jennifer James, Water Resources Analyst , Joe Anderson, Part and Inventory Control Worker, John Gormley, Maintenance Worker III, and Jason Calkins, Public Works Supervisor, declaring May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Livermore.
3.2 Presentation of the Commission for the Arts annual update presented by Chair Natalia Custodio.
Chair Natalia Custodio presented the Commission for the Arts annual update.
4. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS – NONE
5. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
Bob Carling provided a comment.
Archismita Mukherjee provided a comment.
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Joe Lee provided a comment.
Alan Marling 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 6.3 Tom Soules provided a comment.
Item 6.3 Vasko Yorgov provided a comment.
Item 6.11 Alan Marling provided a comment.
Item 6.6 Greg Scott provided a comment.
There were no more 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 Approval of draft minutes – March 23, 2026 Regular Meeting.
6.2 Resolution 2026-058 accepting public improvements constructed by Shea Homes, Inc., pursuant to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Phase 1 of Final Tract Map 8613 (Shea Portola Townhomes), located at the northeast corner of Collier Canyon Road and Portola Avenue, for permanent maintenance and authorizing release of security and accepting offers of dedication of Public Utility Easement, Sanitary Sewer Easement, and Emergency Vehicle Access Easement.
6.3 Resolution 2026-059 approving Final Parcel Map 11186, authorizing execution of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Livermore Village site located at the southeast corner of the intersection of South L Street and Railroad Avenue, and accepting on behalf of the public, all real property offered for dedication within Final Parcel Map 11186 except for certain easements which the City Council reserves the right to accept at a future date.
6.4 Resolution 2026-060 authorizing execution of an agreement with East Bay Municipal Consulting to provide on -call plan check and development review services with a not -to-exceed amount of $800,000 and a term ending December 31, 2031.
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6.5 Resolution 2026-061 authorizing an appropriation of the Habitat Conservation Plan grant, State Grants Fund 240, in the amount of $700,000 for development of the Livermore Habitat Conservation Plan and environmental document.
6.6 Resolution 2026-062 authorizing execution of an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in an amount not -to-exceed $2,159,316 and a term ending December 31, 2028, to provide construction management and inspection services for a variety of Water Resources Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects.
6.7 Resolution 2026-063 to declare 4.53 acres of a 137.97 acre City of Livermore (City) owned property located in unincorporated Alameda County, State of California, specifically referred to as Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 905 -3- 12, as exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act, and Resolution 2026-064 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Cooperative Agreement between the City and the East Bay Regional Park District (Park District) to sell the 4.53-acre parcel located at 5658 Doolan Road to the Park District.
6.8 Resolution 2026-065 authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $630,000 from Traffic Impact Fees (Fund 510) to Isabel Avenue/I-580 Interchange Project TI199238 and authorizing execution of an agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., in an amount not -to-exceed $592,000 and a term ending on December 31, 2031, to provide project management and right -of-way engineering services for the Isabel Avenue/I-580 Interchange Project TI199238.
6.9 Resolution 2026-066 authorizing execution of an agreement with Chrisp Company for on-call signing and striping maintenance services in an amount not- to-exceed $1,000,000 and a term ending December 31, 2031.
6.10 Resolution 2026-067 approving a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of $372,723 from FY 2026 -27 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding to the East Avenue Corridor ATP Implementation Project TB202222.
6.11 Resolution 2026-068 recommending the Livermore City Council declare Livermore a Vision Zero community and adopting a Vision Zero Action Plan with the clear goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and severe injuries on city streets.
6.12 Resolution 2026-069 authorizing execution of a third amendment to the agreement with Terracare Associates for City -wide landscape maintenance, increase the total not -to-exceed amount from $6,600,000 to $9,380,000 and extending the term of the agreement two additional years to May 31, 2028.
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6.13 Resolution 2026 -070 authorizing execution of a purchase order with Owens Equipment for one 2026 Vactor 2000i truck mounted single engine combination sewer cleaner in an amount of $801,255 and a supplemental appropriation in FY 2025-26 from the Water Resources Fund (620) of $801,255 to fund the purchase.
6.14 Resolution 2026-071 designating the City Manager as the City's agent for federal and state disaster assistance and naming the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineers as the City Manager's Designees.
6.15 Resolution 2026 -072 calling for and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election and consolidating services with Alameda County on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers of the City.
6.16 Resolution 2026-073 authorizing the execution of a three-year agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for auditing services in an amount not -to-exceed $555,000 for fiscal years 2025-26 through 2027- 28.
6.17 Resolution 2026-074 approving the FY 2026-27 Budget Update.
6.18 Resolution 2026 -075 designating the Accounting Supervisor – General Ledger and Treasury as the City Treasurer.
6.19 Resolution 2026 -076 authorizing the execution of Project and Program Grant Agreements with Anne Giancola in the amount of $2,200, Cheza Nami Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $10,000, D'Adonis Moquette in the amount of $7,500, Livermore Filipino American Organization in the a mount of $10,000, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center in the amount of $10,000, Livermore Valley Opera in the amount of $10,000, and Shakespeare's Associates, Inc. dba SPARC Theater in the amount of $10,000, consistent with the City's Public Art Policy.
6.20 Resolution 2026-077 authorizing the continued participation of the City of Livermore in the Alameda County HOME Consortium for HOME Investment Partnership Program funds; and the execution of an agreement with Alameda County for participation in the Alameda County HOME Consortium for federal fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029.
6.21 Resolution 2026 -078 authorizing the execution of Assignment and Assumption and Amendment of loan documents and a Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement with Owls Landing, L.P., for the Owl’s Landing Affordable Housing Project in the form substantially attached to the resolution.
6.22 Resolution 2026 -079 adopting the Below Market Rate Rental Requirements for affordable units produced through the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and City-assisted affordable housing developments.
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6.23 Resolution 2026 -080 authorizing the annual display of the Philadelphia Rainbow Pride flag in June and the POW/MIA flag in November at the Civic Center Campus.
6.24 Resolution 2026-081 amending the City's Community Benefit Policy and appropriating $600,000 in Community Benefit funds.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Hearing to consider a resolution approving the FY 2026 -27 Annual Action Plan; authorizing submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and authorizing execution of associated documents.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution :
1. Approving the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; and authorizing submission of the Action Plan , as Exhibit A , to Alameda County for inclusion with the Alameda County HOME Consortium report for submittal to HUD;
2. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute all documentation and agreements with HUD and any subgrantees that are necessary and appropriate to effectuate the FY 2026 -27 Annual Action Plan, including, without limitation, the FY 2026-27 Entitlement Certifications, as Exhibit B; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including approving minor changes to the FY 2026 -27 Action Plan.
Management Analyst I, Amy Walker, presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers and the hearing was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BRANNING, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR WANG AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2026-082 approving the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan; authorizing submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ; and authorizing execution of associated document.
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7.2 Hearing to consider a resolution authorizing Livermore Sanitation, Inc.’s requested rate adjustment for solid waste, recyclable materials, and compostable materials services, pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated Agreement between the City of Livermore and Livermore Sanitation, Inc., for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Compostable Materials Services and to amend Exhibit H to the Franchise Agreement to reflect the authorized increase of 1.65% to rates.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing Livermore Sanitation, Inc.’s requested rate adjustment for solid waste, recyclable materials, and compostable materials services, pursuant to the Third amended and Restated Agreement between the City of Livermore and Livermore Sanitation, Inc. for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Compostable Materials Services, and to amend Exhibit H to the agreement to reflect the authorized increase of 1.65% effective July 1, 2026.
Interim Public Works Manager, Marisa Gan, presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers and the hearing was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER BARRIENTOS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DUNBAR AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2026-083 authorizing Livermore Sanitation, Inc.’s annual rate adjustment pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated Agreement for solid waste, recyclable materials, and compostable materials services, and authorizing an amendment to Exhibit H of the agreement to reflect the rate adjustment.
8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
8.1 Discussion and direction regarding Comprehensive General Plan Update – Draft General Plan 2045.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council:
• Receive a presentation on the Draft General Plan 2045; • Consider community, General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), and Planning Commission feedback on the Draft General Plan 2045; and • Provide direction on any changes or revisions that should be incorporated into the Draft General Plan 2045.
Principal Planner Andy Ross presented the staff report.
Mayor Marchand opened the public comment period.
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Bob Carling provided a comment.
Greg Scott provided a comment.
Julie provided a comment.
Jean King provided a comment.
Katie Marcel provided a comment.
Jeremy Troupe-Masi provided a comment.
Doug Mann provided a comment.
Sherri Souza provided a comment.
There were no more speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
No action was required or taken. The City Council supported staff’s recommendation and provided direction.
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.
Livermore California Clean City Mayor Marchand noted that Livermore is now a California Clean City.
Retzlaff Vineyards 50th Anniversary Mayor Marchand noted that Retzlaff Winery recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary and is known for its award- winning wines.
10. ADJOURNMENT – at 9:03 p.m. to a Regular City Council Meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 7:00 p .m., 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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