Livermore City Council Agenda September 14, 2026
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
**REVISED TO PUBLISH ITEM 6.14,
UPDATED ORDINANCES FOR ITEMS 6.16, 6.17, 6.18
AND THE STAFF REPORT FOR ITEM 6.20 **
REGULAR HYBRID MEETING – 7:00 PM
LIBRARY SUMMER LEARNING AWARDS - 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:40 P.M.
IN PERSON PARTICIPATION
CIVIC CENTER MEETING HALL
DR. JOHN SHIRLEY COUNCIL CHAMBER
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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
Roll Call
Opportunity for the the Public to Address City Council Regarding Closed Session Items Adjourn to Closed Session
No
te: This Closed Session may be continued to the end of the Regular Meeting.
1.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. To meet with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) because there is significant exposure to litigation against the City based on existing facts and circumstances. One potential case.
Facts and circumstances: Receipt of right-to-sue letters from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) concerning an employment related claim against the City. Copies of the right to sue letters are attached for public inspection. Government Code section 54956.9(e)(3).
Attachments:
1. EEOC and CRD Right to Sue
1.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators. To meet with Andy Ross, Principal Planner, Brandon Cardwell, Economic Development Director, and Brent Smith, Community Development Director, the City's negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, regarding the potential acquisition of real property including, the following Assessor Parcel Nos. identified as: 099A-1610-001-09, 099A-2300-004-04, 099A-2300-004-06, 099A-2310- 003-01, 099A-2310-004-00, 099A-2310-005-01, 099A-2310-005-02. The acquisition is intended to be part of the City's Open Space Conservation Program, which works with willing property owners to acquire land for open space, habitat and watershed protection, and non- motorized passive recreational opportunities. The City's negotiators may negotiate with Matthew Ford, Esq., Danniel Sachau, and Karl Wente, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of Wente Bros. (dba Wente Family Vineyards/Wente Family Estates), Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board of Wente Land & Cattle Company, and Operating Manager for Sachau LLC. The instructions to the City's negotiators will concern price and terms of payment.
2. CALL TO ORDER
SUMMER LEARNING AWARDS - 6:00 PM
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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3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Recognition of Granada Little League Members for their 2026 Intermediate (50/70) Little League U.S. Championship victory.
Recommendation:
Staff recommend the City Council recognize and congratulate the Granada Little League for their 2026 Intermediate (50/70) Little League U.S. Championship victory.
Staff Report
Attachments:
3.1 Granada Little League Certificates
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.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and are acted upon by the City Council with a single action.
6.1 Approval of draft minutes - June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the draft minutes.
Staff Report
Attachments:
DRAFT 2026-06-08
6.2 Resolution authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of security, and execution of Notice of Completion for the Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) UV Treatment System Replacement Project WW202128.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance for permanent maintenance, release of security, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Notice of Completion for the Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) UV Treatment System Replacement Project WW202128.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Notice of Completion
6.3 Resolution authorizing execution of a first amendment to the professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for additional design services for Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) Digester Heating Loop Replacement Project WW202315, increasing the not-to-exceed agreement amount from $1,783,054 to $2,147,281.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount from $1,783,054 to $2,147,281 to add design services for Digester Building safety improvements as part of the WRP Digester Heating Loop Replacement Project WW202315.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Site Plan
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - First Amendment to Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc.
6.4 Resolution approving an exception to the Livermore Municipal Code bidding requirements and authorizing sole sourcing of a specific Fonroche brand of streetlights equipment for the construction of Street Lighting Projects, including Project TC202518, through December 31, 2031.
Recommendation:
The City Engineer recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Approving, per the recommendation of the City Engineer, an exception to the bidding requirement contained in 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;
2 .
Authorizing sole sourcing of the Fonroche Lighting America specific brand of equipment and instruments for the construction of the Street Lighting Project, including TC202518, through December 31, 2031; 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. Streetlight Exhibit
3. Resolution
6.5 Resolution authorizing execution of agreements for constructability review, construction management, and inspection services with Kitchell/CEM, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $3,200,000, for the Fire Station 6 Building Improvements Project PS202215, with a term ending December 31, 2030; and Griffin Structures, in an amount not-to-exceed $555,000, for the Police Building Renovations Project PS202316 and as-needed construction inspection services for other Capital Improvement Projects, with a term ending December 31, 2028
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements for constructability review and construction management and inspection services with Kitchell/CEM, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $3,200,000, for the Fire Station 6 Building
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Improvements Project PS202215, with a term ending December 31, 2030; and Griffin Structures, in an amount not-to-exceed $555,000, for the Police Building Renovations Project PS202316 and as-needed construction inspection services for other Capital Improvement Projects, with a term ending December 31, 2028.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Kitchell/CEM, Inc. Agreement
3. Exhibit B - Griffin Structures Agreement
6.6 Resolution authorizing filing an application for Alameda County Transportation Commission administered funding of $2,775,000 for the East Avenue Corridor Active Transportation Plan Implementation Project TB202222 via the 2028 Comprehensive Investment Plan and committing any necessary matching funds and stating assurances to complete the project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing filing an application for Alameda County Transportation Commission administered funding of $2,775,000 for the East Avenue Corridor Active Transportation Plan Implementation Project TB202222 via the 2028 Comprehensive Investment Plan and committing any necessary matching funds and stating assurances to complete the project.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Map
2. Resolution
6.7 Resolution authorizing filing an application for Alameda County Transportation Commission administered funding of $3,188,000 for the Isabel Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Project TB202618 via the 2028 Comprehensive Investment Plan and committing any necessary matching funds and stating assurances to complete the project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing filing an application for Alameda County Transportation Commission administered funding of $3,188,000 for the Isabel Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Project TB202618 via 2028 Comprehensive Investment Plan and committing any necessary matching funds and stating assurances to complete the project.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Map
2. Resolution
6.8 Resolution authorizing filing an application for Alameda County Transportation Commission administered funding of $4,566,000 for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade and Interactive Dashboard Project TC202020 via the 2028 Comprehensive Investment Plan and committing any necessary matching funds and stating assurances to complete the project.
Recommendation:
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Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for Alameda County Transportation Commission administered funding of $4,566,000 for the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade and Interactive Dashboard Project TC202020 via the 2028 Comprehensive Investment Plan and committing any necessary matching funds and stating assurances to complete the project.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Project Location Map
2. Resolution
6.9 Resolution to declare a portion of 7.6 acres of City-owned real property, commonly known as Hagemann Park, as exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to declare approximately 3,124 square feet of City-owned property, referred to as a portion of Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 099- 0189-001, as exempt surplus land under the Surplus Land Act because it qualifies for the “small surplus land parcels” exemption established in Section 54221(f)(1)(B) of the Act and Section 103(c)(3) of the Guidelines; and direct the Innovation and Economic Development Department Director, or his designee, to provide a copy of this resolution to HCD at least thirty (30) days prior to the disposition of a portion of the City owned property.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Property
4. Exhibit B - Premises
6.10 Resolution authorizing the execution of a charging station lease agreement with IONNA LLC (IONNA) for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations on a portion of real property located at 1082 East Stanley Boulevard and finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution:
(1) Finding that issuance of the Lease and the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle chargers and ancillary items are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15303, and 15061(b)(3); (2) Authorizing the execution of the Lease with IONNA LLC; (3) Designating the City Manager, or her designee, to administer the Lease and to consent to anything requiring City approval; and
(4) Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution, including making non-substantive changes to the Lease to facilitate recording with the Alameda County Clerk Recorder's Office.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Resolution
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3. Exhibit A - Lease Agreement
6.11 Resolution authorizing execution of a three-year agreement with IC Systems, Inc. for Accounts Receivable Collection Services ending June 30, 2029 in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving a three-year contract with IC Systems, Inc. to provide accounts receivable collection services for City departments, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any necessary amendments.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement
6.12 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a second amendment to the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority agreement for legal services with Stoel Rives LLP for work related to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board’s PFAS investigation of various LPFD facilities in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Second Amendment to the agreement with Stoel Rives LLP for work related to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board's investigation of PFAS at Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) facilities, increasing the agreement by $600,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Stoel Rives - Amendment
6.13 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Monarch Technologies, Inc for business license and tobacco retail license services in an amount not to exceed $460,000, plus up to $1,000,000 for all accounts in the aggregate for discovery and audit services.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Monarch Technologies, Inc (Monarch) for business license and tobacco retail license services in an amount not-to-exceed $460,000 for administration services and up to $1,000,000 in the aggregate for all accounts for discovery and audit services, limited to $250,000 per account, for a term of three years with two one-year renewal options.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Professional Services Agreement with Monarch Technologies, Inc.
6.14 Resolution authorizing a five-year Professional Services Agreement with CBRE, Inc. for on- call real estate and economic development consulting services, in an amount not to exceed
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$500,000.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) with CBRE, Inc. for on-call real estate and economic development consulting services in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
6.15 Resolution authorizing the execution of a first amendment to the lease with the United States of America for the Livermore Municipal Airport Air Traffic Control Tower site to extend the term through September 30, 2045, update the description of the leased premises, and make other minor modifications.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorizing the execution of a first amendment to the lease with the United States of America for the Livermore Municipal Airport Air Traffic Control Tower site to extend the term through September 30, 2045, update the description of the leased premises, and make other minor modifications;
2. D
irecting the recording of the first amendment or, alternatively, authorizing the execution and recording of a memorandum of lease; and
3. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to take all actions necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution, including making non- substantive changes to the first amendment to facilitate recording.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Supplemental Agreement
6.16 An Ordinance adopting Development Code Amendment 26-001 Amending the Zoning District Map of the City of Livermore to conform with the General Plan 2045.
Recommendation:
Planning Commission and staff recommend the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - PC Reso 13-26 General Plan Zoning Map
3. Exhibit B - Proposed Zoning Map
6.17 Adoption of an Ordinance approving Development Agreement (DA) 24-004
with Adventus for
the Las Colinas Road Property.
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Recommendation:
The Planning Commission and staff recommend the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving Development Agreement 24-004 to establish a framework and secure vested rights for a future residential project on approximately 50 developable acres within a 122-acre property at 3658 Las Colinas Road (Assessor Parcel Number 902-8-1). The Development Agreement does not propose or authorize a specific development project or physical development, and future implementation actions would be subject to subsequent approvals.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - PC Resolution 16-26 Development Agreement
3. Exhibit B - Development Agreement 24-004
6.18 Adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the First Amendment to Development Agreement 08- 002 (Agreement) with McGrath RentCorp (DAA 26-002).
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission and Staff recommend the City Council adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Development Agreement 08- 002 with McGrath RentCorp (DAA 26-002).
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - Planning Commission Resolution
3. Exhibit B - Development Agreement Amendment Text
6.19 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with ROK Technologies, LLC for managed cloud services supporting AWS-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise environment and related software services for three years in an amount not-to-exceed $245,304.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with ROK Technologies, LLC to provide managed cloud services for the City's AWS-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise environment and related services in an amount not- to-exceed $245,304 for a period of three years.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Agreement
6.20 Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepting $729,660 to update the Airport Layout Plan with Narrative Report and appropriate the necessary funds to complete the project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to:
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1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept and execute the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement No. 3-06-0123-036-2026 and accept $729,660 in grant funds;
2. Appropriate $729,660 in FAA grant funds to Capital Improvement Project AR202720 for the Airport Layout Plan Update with Narrative Report;
3. Appropriate $76,806 from the Livermore Municipal Airport Enterprise Fund to Capital Improvement Project AR202720 to satisfy the required local match and provide for additional funding for project budget flexibility;
4. Authorize the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including making minor changes to the grant funding documents.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. FAA Application - Airport Layout Plan
2. FAA Amended Application - Airport Layout Plan
3. City CIP Project Sheet
4. Resolution
5. Exhibit A - FAA Grant Agreement
6.21 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepting $301,550 to update the Electric Master Utility Plan (Utility Plan) and appropriate the necessary funds to complete the project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1 .
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept and execute the FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement, in substantial conformance with the sample grant agreement;
2 .
Appropriate $301,550 in FAA grant funds to Capital Improvement Project AR202720 for the Electric Master Utility Plan;
3 .
Appropriate $30,874 from the Livermore Municipal Airport Enterprise Fund to Capital Improvement Project AR202720 to satisfy the required local match and provide for additional project budget flexibility; and,
4 .
Authorizes the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including making minor changes to the grant funding documents.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. FAA Application - Electric Master Utility Plan
2. Amended Application - Electric Master Utility Plan
3. City CIP Project Sheet
4. Resolution
5. Exhibit A - Sample Grant Agreement
6.22 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepting $254,600 to update the Pavement Maintenance Management Plan (Pavement Plan) and appropriate the necessary funds to complete the
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project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1 .
Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement to accept $254,600;
Appropriate $254,600 in FAA grant funds to Capital Improvement Project AR202718 for the Pavement Plan;
2 .
Appropriate $1,340 from the Livermore Municipal Airport Enterprise Fund to Capital Improvement Project AR202718 to satisfy the required local match; 3 .
Authorize the City Manager to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including making minor changes to the grant funding documents.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. FAA Application - Pavement Plan
2. City CIP Project Sheet
3. Resolution
4. Exhibit A - Grant Agreement
6.23 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accepting $35,435 for the Vehicle Movement Area Transponder (VMAT) Purchase and Installation Project, add the project to the City's Five-Year Capital Improvement
Plan
, and appropriate the necessary funds to complete the project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1 .
Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement to accept $35,435 for the Vehicle Movement Area Transponder (VMAT) Purchase and Installation Project; 2 .
Adds the FAA Vehicle Movement Area Transponder (VMAT) Purchase and Installation Project AR202721 to the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan; 3 .
Appropriates $35,435 in Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant funds to Capital Improvement Project AR202721 for the FAA Vehicle Movement Area Transponder (VMAT) Purchase and Installation Project; 4 .
Appropriates $1,865 from the Livermore Municipal Airport Enterprise Fund to Capital Improvement Project AR202721 for the FAA Vehicle Movement Area Transponder (VMAT) Purchase and Installation Project to provide the required local match for the project; and,
5 .
Authorizes the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution, including making minor , in changes which shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney or her designee, to the grant funding documents.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. FAA Application - VMAT
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2. City CIP Project Sheet
3. Resolution
4. Exhibit A - Sample Grant Agreement
6.24 Resolution approving a side letter agreement between the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1974 amending Section 5 (Salaries) and Section 31 (Hazardous Material Response Team) of the Memorandum of Understanding with a term ending June 30, 2029.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving a side letter agreement between the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1974 amending Section 5 (Salaries) and Section 31 (Hazardous Material Response Team) of the Memorandum of Understanding with a term ending June 30, 2029.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Side Letter Agreement.pdf
6.25 Resolution amending the City of Livermore Salary Plan as of October 2026 to reflect an MOU adjustment for the Association of Livermore Employees and update the Retired Annuitant Salary schedule effective October 5, 2026, in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution amending the City of Livermore Salary Plan as of October 2026 to reflect an MOU adjustment for the Association of Livermore Employees and update the Retired Annuitant Salary schedule effective October 5, 2026, in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Salary Plan Dated October 2026.pdf
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Hearing to consider a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for the Community Development Block Grant; and authorizing submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Recommendation:
The Human Services Commission and staff recommend the City Council adopt a resolution:
1 .
Approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and authorizing submission of the report to Alameda County for inclusion with the Alameda County HOME Consortium report for submittal to the U.S Department of Housing and
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Urban Development (HUD); and
2 .
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 2025-26 CAPER.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - FY 2025-26 CAPER
7.2 Hearing to receive and consider protests related to the annual fire hazard abatement program and confirm the 2026 Weed Abatement Program assessments for collection on the County Assessor tax roll.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Consider all protests, and adopt a resolution overruling protests and confirming the 2026 weed abatement assessments; and
2. Direct staff to file a certified copy of the assessment report with the County Auditor.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - 2026 Weed Abatement Assessments
8. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
8.1 Resolution adopting 180-day wait period exception to hire retired annuitant, Christina Olson, former Administrative Services Director, in accordance with Government Code section 7522.56 of the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the hiring of retired annuitant, Christina Olson, former Administrative Services Director, in accordance with Government Code section 7522.56 of the Public Employees' Retirement Law.
Staff Report
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Conditional Offer Letter
8.2 Appoint a Voting Delegate and an Alternate Voting Delegate to Represent the City of Livermore at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council appoint a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates to vote on behalf of the City of Livermore during the General Assembly at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
Staff Report
Attachments:
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1. 2026 Cal Cities Voting Delegate Information Packet
9. OPEN FORUM (AS NEEDED)
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
11. ADJOURNMENT
To a Regular City Council meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, Dr. John Shirley Council Chamber, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue and virtually using Zoom.
Staff Report
Attachments:
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Supplemental materials received prior to the meeting.
1. Supplemental Materials
Livermore City Council Agenda
September 14, 2026