1 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
6:00 P.M.
WE ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE BY CALLING (520) 525-8911. ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC
PARTICIPATING VIA TELECONFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT.
ADDITIONALLY, THE REGULAR MEETING WILL BE STREAMED ON YOUTUBE LIVE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_ZmQZIHELh-ECEPZ2VwZg Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Special on September 11, 2024, at the City Council Chambers, 663 Main Street, Livingston, California. Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons requesting accommodation 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 72 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 in order for them to be distributed to the Council prior to consideration of the matter. You will need to provide: Meeting date, item number, name, email and comment (please limit to 300 words or 3 minutes). Please include: PUBLIC COMMENT in the subject for the email. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meeting, but will be reported as received for the record. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt by 4:00 p.m., please call the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 394-8041, Ext. 121 (Note: This technology is not a guaranteed method).
2 CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence – First Responders and Military Members. Roll Call.
Changes to the Agenda.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
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.
CONSENT
1. Authorizing An Agreement for Education Regarding the Livingston Sales Tax Measure L In an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000.
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 663 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, 663 Main Street, Livingston, California.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Deciding whether to initiate litigation pursuant to paragraph 4 of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) Case (County of Merced)
3. Threats to Public Services or Facilities (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a).) Consultation with: City Attorney and/or City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Authorizing An Agreement for Education Regarding the Livingston Sales Tax Measure L In an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000.
MEETING DATE: September 11, 2024
PREPARED BY: Christopher Lopez, Interim City Manager
REVIEWED BY: Roy Santos, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Tripepi Smith for Public Education Services Regarding the City of Livingston’s Special Tax Measure.
BACKGROUND:
On June 18, 2024, the Mayor and City Council adopted a resolution submitting to the voters at the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, an ordinance adopting a transaction and use tax for a Special Tax for public safety services.
The City Manager’s Office reviewed proposals from multiple firms and has begun working with Tripepi Smith for various public education materials to educate the public regarding the City’s Special Tax Measure.
Tripepi Smith is a firm known for their experience in educating and informing communities on a wide range of measures throughout California. After discussions with this firm, they will be providing the following:
1. Insert for utility billing
2. Webpage with content and FAQ
3. 20 second animated video in English and Spanish
4. Project management/Content writing
5. 3 social media posts
The firm has quoted a price of $15,000 for the work identified above. An additional $2,000 will be used for advertising costs which the City will cover on its own and not pay the vendor.
All items will be reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office to ensure compliance with relevant laws regarding public funds for education.