CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
AT 6:00 P.M. ON
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
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 Meeting on February 26, 2025, 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).
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence- First Responder and Military Members.
Roll Call.
Changes to the Agenda.
1 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.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Members of the City Council will declare an actual or apparent conflict of interest before discussions or decisions about any matters in which they or anyone with whom they have a close personal relationship could directly or indirectly benefit or where such a benefit could be perceived.
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.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d): four (4) matters.
2. Public Employee Appointment- (Government Code Section 54957) Title: Interim City Manager
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation pursuant to paragraph 4 of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Jose Ramirez v. City of Livingston, et al., Case No. 22CV0082
4. Threats to Public Services or Facilities (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a).) Consultation with: City Attorney and/or Finance Director/Assistant City Manager.
5. Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95) Consideration of Claim No.: FR102723 Claimant Marlene Aguilar seeks monetary compensation from the City for damages to personal property (vehicle). 2 DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
6. Livingston Element for the Multijurisdictional Local Roadway Safety Plan prepared by the Merced County Association of Governments. Staff Recommendation: Approve to Adopt.
7. Considering a Resolution to accept Bid and Award a Contract to Quality Well Drillers, Inc. for the Test Well 18 Project and Authorize the Finance Director/Assistant City Manager to execute the Agreement. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution.
8. Considering a Resolution Authorizing the Finance Director/Assistant City Manager to Execute a Change Order from the Original Purchase Order for Shannon Pump Company to Install New Well Shaft and Necessary Components to Well 17 in an Amount not to Exceed $39,302.40, and (2) Authorizing the Finance Department to Make a Supplemental Appropriation to Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget in the Amount of $39,302.40 to the Water Enterprise Fund. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution.
9. In-Person Brown Act Workshop for City Council, Planning Commission and Parks Recreation and Arts Commission.
10. Formation of Measure L Oversight Committee and Setting Priorities for Measure L Funding.
11. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Finance Director/Assistant City Manager to Execute Agreement with HR Green, Inc. to Perform Engineering Services to Include Water Modelling, Development of a Water Comprehensive Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Other Water Related Engineering Services as Needed.
12. Requesting the Scheduling of 2-3 Town Hall Meetings for the Year 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
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