1 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
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.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Special on September 23, 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 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.
2 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.
VISION & GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
Facilitator: Paul E. Pierce.
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 – Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivisions (d)(2) and (e)(1): Three (3) Matters.
2. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6) Labor Negotiator: Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
Employee Organizations:
OE3- Clerical Bargaining Unit
OE3 - Police Supervisory Employees Association
OE3 - Management/Confidential Bargaining Unit
OE3 - Livingston Police Officer Association
AFSCME- Public Works and Parks Unit
ADJOURNMENT
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: VISIONING & GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
MEETING DATE: September 23, 2025
PREPARED BY: José Antonio Ramírez, City Manager
REVIEWED BY: José Antonio Ramírez, City Manager
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:
Visioning & Goal Setting Workshop for the City of Livingston by Paul E. Pierce.
Purpose:
The City of Livingston is seeking to align community values with long-term planning through a structured visioning process. The workshop will begin with a focused 2-hour workshop to initiate dialogue and uncover key themes, followed by targeted follow-up to deepen insights and co-create a citywide vision. This approach ensures that the vision is rooted in authentic community input and practical for implementation.
Objectives:
Launch a community-driven visioning process through an accessible and engaging workshop. Capture initial themes related to values, aspirations, and priorities for Livingston. Build momentum for deeper stakeholder engagement. Identify guiding themes and priorities for future implementation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Paul E. Pierce Biography
Paul Pierce Organization Design & Development
Performance improvement consultant to business,
education, government, and community benefit organizations My core philosophy is to help clients
recognize what they already do well; then
coach them to build on this positive
foundation to create desired futures for
themselves, their teams and their
organizations. My experience includes
working with employees at all levels of public
agencies, private businesses and community
benefit organizations. I work with folks to
develop strategic vision as well as plans, so
that their organizations can survive and thrive
in our rapidly changing environment. I have
also created and implemented programs for
employee development, leadership,
management, innovative thinking, and respect
in the workplace. My approach to teaching
and group/team development is highly
interactive, and incorporates graphic
facilitation, appreciative inquiry and a healthy
dose of humor to make things happen.
I facilitate:
Strategic planning and vision/mission development
Community, stakeholder, focus and interest group meetings Staff and board development retreats
Experience:
Strategic planning and visioning • Process consultation Adjunct university and college faculty – leadership & management, organization development Planning Commissioner – County of Fresno (2001 – 2004, Commission chair in 2003) Senior Trainer, Valley Employers’ Association
City of Fresno
City Planner • Training Officer • Division Manager
Facilitator and Internal Organization Development Consultant Worked with City Departments to enhance productivity
Developed Strategic Plans with two city departments; facilitated city-wide department directors’ planning retreat
Past President, American Society for Training & Development, San Joaquin Valley Chapter Masters in Human Resource & Organization Development, University of San Francisco California Community College Lifetime Credential, Business and Public Administration Contact:
Phone: 559.246-7236 E-mail: [email protected]
Representative Client List
American Planning Association, Central California Chapter Arte Américas • Fresno Grand Opera
Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture
Fresno Children’s Musical Theaterworks
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
Bakersfield Museum of Art • Youth Orchestras of Fresno
Avante Behavioral Health • California City Clerk’s Association Association of Professional Fundraisers, Central California California State Code Enforcement Officials
California state University, Fresno; American Humanics Program Clovis Unified School District
Fresno Unified School District
Central Unified School District
Kings River Community College District
Madera Office of Education
College of the Sequoias • Reedley Community College
State Center Community College District – Training Institute Central Valley Regional Center
Agapè Corporation • Kiddie Kare
University of California, Agricultural Extension Program Citibank • Education Employees Credit Union • State Center Credit Union California Dairies • Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Decker Auto Supply • Derrel’s Ministorage • DeLaValle Labs Twilight Haven Assisted Living • Kings Rehabilitation Center Fresno Surgery Center • Manco Abbott • Casino One
City of Fresno • City of Grover Beach
City of Madera • City of Kingsberg
County of Fresno • Kings County
Placer County • Tulare County
Economic Opportunities Commission
Housing Authorities of the City and County of Fresno
El Dorado County Public Utilities • Madera County Public Health Selma/Kingsburg/Fowler Public Utility District
Central Labor Council, A.F.L., C.I.O.
El Rio Reyes River Conservation • San Joaquin River Parkway Trust Fresno Free College Foundation
Fresno Non-Profit Advancement Center
Fresno Immigrant Refugee Ministries • Stone Soup
Fresno Metro Ministry • Central Valley Community Foundation Wesley United Methodist Church • United Japanese Christian Church Diocese of Fresno * Temple Beth Israel • Unitarian Universalist Church, Fresno Encourage Tomorrow • Merced Mariposa Asthma Coalition
West Fresno Healthcare Coalition
Madera Coalition for Community Justice • National Women’s Political Caucus Tower Trust (historic neighborhood preservation group)
Paul Pierce Organization Design & Development