CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
6:00 P.M.
NOTICE: IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS, THIS
MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21, WHICH SUSPENDED CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE BROWN ACT.
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MAINTAINING A SIX-FOOT DISTANCE BETWEEN YOURSELF AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS, AND WEAR A FACE COVERING. PLEASE NOTE, SEATING IS LIMITED.
PURSUANT TO STATE ORDER, ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE CITY FACILITIES.
(Some Councilmembers may be participating in the meeting remotely via teleconferencing consistent with the Governor’s Executive Order N-08-21.)
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Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Special Meeting on February 9, 2022, at the City Council Chambers, 633 Main Street, Livingston, California. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the Deputy City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at (209) 394-8041, Ext. 121. Any writings or documents pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the members of the legislative body less than 24 hours prior to the meeting shall be made available for public inspection by email if requested. Public comments can be submitted via emailed at [email protected]. Comments must be received by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council
meeting. You will need to provide: Meeting date, name, email and comment (please limit to 300 words or 3 minutes). Please include: PUBLIC COMMENT in the subject for the email. The Special Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public may address the City Council concerning any item described in this notice and agenda before consideration of that item. No City business other than that described in this notice and agenda shall be considered by the City Council.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence – First Responders and Military Members.
Changes to the Agenda.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE GIVEN THE SAME TIME ALLOTMENT FOR COMMENTS (3 MINUTES) AS NORMALLY ALLOWED FOR MEETINGS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 At a special meeting, members of the public wishing to address the Council for any matter on the agenda may do so at this time. Note, under the provisions of the California Government Code, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda. Comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes.
Please note that under California Government Code section 54954.3(a) (The Brown Act), Special Meeting agendas need only provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body concerning any item that has been described in the meeting agenda before or at the end of consideration of the item. The public will have an opportunity to comment on matters not on the agenda at regularly scheduled Council Meetings.
GOAL SETTING SESSION
Facilitator: Vanessa Portillo, City Manager
CLOSED SESSION
A “Closed” or “Executive” Session of the City Council or the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Livingston may be held in accordance with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following types of items: personnel matters, labor negotiations, security matters, providing instructions to real property negotiators, conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. The Closed Session will be held in the City Council Chambers located at 633 Main Street, Livingston, California. Any public comment on Closed Session items will be taken before the Closed Session. Any required announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions following the Closed Session will be made in the City Council Chambers, 633 Main Street, Livingston, California.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2))
Number of Cases: 1
ADJOURNMENT
1 EXHIBIT "A"
1922-2022
YEARS
Special Council Meeting: Goal Setting Session
Livingston City Council
February 9, 2022
Notes from Goal Setting Session - 2021
1. What does each see as the greatest opportunity that has emerged during this pandemic?
2. What would each like to see in place or well underway for the City on June 30, 2022?
3. What would each like to see in place or well underway for the City on June 30, 2024?
AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
RELATIONSHIPS
People staying together
Unity; ability to come together through
compassion or compliance
Coming together, even with limited resources
Continue to build on a relationship with schools
Create closeness; available, accessible, fund
growth
Highlighting the importance of having to work
together; allowing the general public to work from
home
Being more appreciative; giving a helping hand to
those in need
New young Council and Mayor working together
to improve our City
Having weekly Zoom meetings with children and
grandchildren
How to spend time with family
Slow down and enjoy family time
Expand ways people can communicate with each
other
Neighborhood support
Community - more involvement from everyone
toward a better community
2 RESOURCES
Ability to reconstruct traditional models
Time allows to do projects that could not get
to before
Work on our creativity
Education; what we've learned about safety
Using better educational tools to teach our
community about why the City makes the
decisions they do that are in the best
interests of the community as a whole
How to deal with viruses
Everyone being vaccinated
Vaccination safety
Opportunity to build up individual savings
Highlight need for housing
Support need for more affordable housing
Becoming more familiar with technology
Role of technology in providing services and
connecting with needs
Expand ways people can communicate with
the City
Leadership - develop a long term vision for
the City
3 POTENTIAL PROJECTS 2022
D Centennial
D Economic Development
D Housing
• Veteran Affairs
• Farmers
• Low Income
6 General Plan
D Safe Community
• Traffic
• Lighting
6 Recreation
• Complex
• Programs
POTENTIAL PROJECTS 2024
D New Fire Station
6 General Plan Completed
6 Housing
e Fiscal Stability
6 Infrastructure
SUMMARY OF CITY PRIORITIES
COMMENTS ON POSTED CHARTS: (*indicate multiple of same response) GROWTH
GROWTH: FINANCIAL
STABILITY AND
SUSTAINABILITY: SELF
SUFFICIENT
Workforce; housing**
Mixed housing stock; single-family;
multi-family; townhouse; VA
housing***
Industrial Park; under General
Plan, Commercial Plan for more
jobs; bring in more businesses****
More commercial business
Focus on Hammett Avenue side
County-City Revenue Sharing
Agreement
Indoor cannabis industry
Foster Farms Point of Sale
Complete utility rate study*
Complete/update fees: Recreation,
planning, utilities
GROWTH: INFRASTRUCTURE
ACE Train station**
A watchful eye on growth, giving the
opportunity for help and to explain the
rules and have everyone agree on a large
growth
Broadband Wi-Fi*
Fast electric charging station*
Responsible growth not exceeding the
City's ability to support such growth;
balance of residential and
commercial/industrial
Water supply and water quality is very
important
Continue Downtown Revitalization
More lighting in dark streets
Look into the viability of speedbumps
4 Viable land annexations
"If we build it, they will come"
Don't focus just on fast-food
chains; look at slow food
opportunities.
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COMMUN ITY
COMMUNITY:
Multi-cultural events together*
Support downtown businesses**
We need them first; get them here
and attract new
Dog park****
Affordable housing*****
More murals****
Vaccines for all
Jogging and walk paths***
Local newsletter - newspaper***
More community engagement
Build on relationships with the
school districts
Create a sense of trust
Increasing the quality of life
YOUTH:
More opportunities to get involved in
the community*
Continue our Explorer PD Program
and begin a Fire Department
explorer program*
More programs for 14-18 year
olds***
After school City programs**
Skate Park
Apprentice program - need
information
Workshops for teens and adults
Affordable sports programs
RECREATION:
Soccer fields***
Baseball field complex*
Softball
Flag football
Indoor basketball/multi use***
Indoor facility*
Bowling alley
Drive-in theater or performing theater/
movies/ arts
All wheels park
Improve adult recreation
opportunities/programs
Automate facility rental process
More funding and resources for
programs
Rates should be analyzed
EDUCATION:
Our kids back in classrooms
More outreach and collaboration with
UC Merced and Stanislaus State for our
kids/programs
Private education opportunities for youth
Mentorship program with different
professional backgrounds; business
owners; youth
Parent education
Elevate the sharing of information
Incorporating Ag curriculum in school
learning framework
5 Maximize the use of Max Foster
Sports Complex and Community
Center
Create safe playing areas that
exacerbate the passion for sports
AG/FARMING:
Farmers Market held regularly to
support local Ag: reach out to
farmers**
At least every week in the summer
Cannabis
Better collaboration and relationship
with Ag industry*
Value-added opportunities
Local farmers to showcase their
commodities/ market through small
business*
Better opportunities for expansion
and meeting their water needs
LEADERSHIP:
City Council education classes*
Roundtable - made up of local
residents, business owners, elected
officials, farmers, educators,
students, employees*
Utilize youth leadership and assist
with local programs*
Outreach efforts from local
leadership to promote trust,
collaboration, community,
transparency, love, and keep the
community informed
Incorporate better educational tools
for decision making
Leadership Workshops
Instilling values of conduct
6 SAFETY
SAFETY:
New Livingston Fire Station******
Maintain/improve law enforcement
levels***
Police Oversight Committee
Total Fire Department infrastructure:
staff levels to be appropriate,
equipment (engine, truck) Reserve
program; maintain and expand VOi
Program, training facility
Help for cats, not only for dogs*
Spay Programs for the
animals/dogs and cats**
Strengthen the Police force with
community involvement
Live scans and background checks
for coaches and volunteers
Addressing gang issues
Starting more neighborhood watch
programs