RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
CITY CLERK
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Policy
MISCELLANEOUS
Certificates of AC+4 ® CCP 339 General certificates of
Insurance (General) insurance in connection with
goods and services
Certificates of CL+10 ® CCP 337. 15 Certificates of insurance Insurance related to capital
( construction improvement projects
related ) or other city con struction
projects
City Council Member CU+2 ® City Council , present and
Biograph ies/ past; Photos of past council
Photographs members (historical value)
City Proclamations S+2 ® Includes original req uest.
Final proclamations are
presented in person or
mailed
Performance, Su rety CL+10 CCP Orig inal documents to be Bond Documents 337. 15 retained for 10 years after
completion of
im provement(s)
Newspaper Articles 5 ® City community news articles
copies submitted to Council and
fi led
RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
CITY MANAGER
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Policy
ADMINISTRA TIVE
Administrative Pol icies S+2 S+5 @ Al l City Council
orig inals administrative, departmental
policies &
procedures
Calendars - City CU+2 @ Council, City
Manager's, building -
sched uling of meetings,
appoi ntments, events,
room reservations
Complai nts CL+2 @ Complai nts to the City
Manager's Office
Conference/Travel CU+2 @ Registration for hotel,
arrangements conferences, travel
arrangements,
reimbursement travel reports,
etc.
Correspondence CU+2 @ Departmental incoming mail
Franchise Ag reements p Orig inal agreements
authorizi ng franchises
Project Fi les CL+2 @ Current projects ,
Public Records CL+2 @ Copies or requests for pu blic
Acts Req uests record s received from City
Clerk's office.
Reports - departmental CU+2 @ Special, routi ne, or status reports created with in the
City Manager's office,
includ ing su pporti ng
documentation (nonagenda related)
Subject Files - CU+2 CL+3 @ City Manager's internal
general and worki ng reg ular fi les/project
miscel laneous fi les on going for futu re
references, including
correspondence.
Subject Files - CU+2 @ City Manager's internal
Redevelopment Agency worki ng RDA project fi les
for futu re reference,
includes correspondence
Transmittal for 5 p @ Orig inals to City Clerk to
materials for accompany boxes of
Destruction & Storage materials for storage and/or
destruction.
Work Order Req uests CU+2 @ Req uested work to be done
by
the Mai ntenance
Department
RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
CITY MANAGER
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session reports p ® Confidential reports prepared by various departments for
City Council closed session
meeti ngs
Com munity Meeti ngs, CU+2 ®
Event Docu ments
Framed - Awards, CU+6 ® �wards presented to the City by certificates, Resolutions sponsors, commu nity,
leg islators, etc.
Proclamations, S+2 ® [Those presented by the City
Certificates, awards Council to the public
Resolutions of p ® GC 34090 Originals presented and
Com mendation submitted at Council meeti ngs,
events , picked up, or mailed
Weekly Reports to City CU+2 CU+6 ® City Manager's weekly reports Council �o Council on projects, updates ,
etc.
LEGAL LEGISLA TIVE
Legal Opinions AC+1 CL+? ® Confidential correspondence
�ram attorneys
Legislation CU+2 ® Bills passed affecting the City of
Livingston
MISCELLANEOUS
History File CU+2 p ® Historical value: books,
booklets , photos, etc.
City Newsletter S+2 ®
Media Relations CU+2 ® Includes cable, newspaper,
radio message boards, and
presentations
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
CODE ENFORCEMENT
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
Code Enforcement T+2 Federal and state reports
Reports
Correction CL+2 @ Orders, Notices & Req uests
Notices/ Administrative for Correction
Citation
Criminal Municipal CL+2 Code violations, generally
Code Violations (includes building, housing and
mobile home violations;
public nu isance and
abatement)
Daily Field Activity CU+2 @ Log Sheets
Reports
Monthly Activity CU+2 @ Monthly Report for
Report reference which includes
how many cases
have been received for that
month and what type of
case
Notice of Pendency CL+5 @ Reta in for 5 years after the (copies) release of Notice of
Pendency (orig inal with
City Clerk).
Incl udes all zon ing,
building code, and weed
abatement Notices
Notice of Pendency CL+5 @ Reta in for 5 years after the Release (copies) release of Notice of
Pendency (original with
City Clerk) .
Incl udes all zoning,
building code, and weed
abatement Notices
Prosecution and Court CL+5 @ A summary of active
Case Summary prosecution and court cases
showing
names/add resses/violations/
statu s/totals
Perpetual CU+2 @ Monthly Report for reference
Monthly Activity which includes how many
Report cases
have been received from
January to present and what
type of case
Weed Abatement CL+2 @ Reports , assessments,
resolutions,
documentation
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Records Series Title sos City Virtual Statutory Description Retenti Retentio Requirement
on n
Policy
ADMIN/STRA TIVE
Building Code CU+2 Working fi le re adoption of
Adoption (see building codes: includes
also Fire) staff reports , memos,
publications, etc.
Building Permits p GC 34090
Community CL+3 ® 0MB Circular Public service agency
Development Block A-1 10 fu nding applications,
Grant (Public Services) documentation , billing
Contracts & T+5 CCP 337.2 , Leases, services, suppl ies Agreements 343
Dept. Policies & S+2 ® GC 34090
Proced ures
Development p Agreements and su bsequent
Agreement & amendments
amendments
Monthly Building cu + 2 GC 34090
Reports
Parcel Maps p
Project Fi les AC+2 ® Internal worki ng fi les
Grant Files AC+2 AU+4 Destroy 4 years after life of
grant ends; may be unti l after
grant is aud ited
Specific Plans p
Travel Records CU+2 ®
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
ENGINEERING
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
Ag reements/Contracts CCP 337 .2,
1. Executed T+5 343
2. Un successfu l CU+2
bidders
An nexation File p ® GC 34090(a) General correspondence; - General req uest for annexation;
approved notices/
correspondence from Cou nty.
Assessment Districts CU+2 CU+10
Base Maps p ® Cross-section of roads, streets ,
rig hts-of-way, tract#, addresses
Benchmark Data CU+2 p ® Elevation poi nts different
locations th roughout the
City; horizontal and vertical
control
Bridges - General L p ® GC 34090(a) Life of stru cture. Incl udes In spections/Seismic inter- section, sidewalks,
retrofit inventory form bridges and overpasses
Caltrans - Freeway p Dept. of Transportation - City's
mai ntena nce mai ntenance of Caltrans's
facil ity
Capital Improvement cu + 10 Same as operati ng budget
Program Budget retention
CIP Projects List p ® Approved CIP projects for each
fiscal year
CIP Project Fi les CL+10 ® Includes: orig inal contract, specs, bid docu ments;
correspondence between
contractor and City, change
orders, progress payments,
performance bonds,
staff reports , notice of
completion, proof of
publ ication
Certificates of L Certificate of Compliance which
Compliance affect real property
Constru ction Tracki ng CU+2 CCR 337. 15 Daily tracking of field Daily construction
Fee & Charge CU+2 GC 34090 Engi neeri ng fees/schedu les (revenue)
GIS Aerial p
Photography
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
FINANCE
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retentio Virtual Requirement Description n Pol icy
1099s AU+4
Accounts Payable AU+5 ®
AP (Warra nt) AU+2 AU +4 ® GC 34090.7 Reg ister of Wa rrants/ Req isters Demands
AP Backu p AU+2 AU+3 ® Invoice and check copy
Accounts Receivable AU+2 AU+2
(Billing and Backup)
Accrued Leave AU+4
Reports , Payroll
Records
Accounting AU+2
Documentation/Journal
Entries/Posti ng
Reports
Adopted Budget (City, CU+1 0 GC 34090
RDA, DPFA)
An nual Street Report CL+2 AU An nual fi nancial report, until aud ited by State
Armored Transport AU+4
Receipts
Assessment CU+4
Del inquency Files
Assessment District p ®
Records
Assessment Payoffs AU+2
Audit Proposals AU+3 Past end of initial contract
Aud it Work papers AU+2 ®
Aud it Information AU+2 Internal/External reports
(internal & external
reports)
Bank Statements AU+2 AU+4 ® Statements & summaries
Bank Reconcil iations AU+2 AU+4 Disbursements &
reconcil iations
Banking Agreements p L+4 ®
Bond Authorizations & p L+4 ®
related Pu blic Hearing
Records
Bond Indentures/ CL+10 p CCP 337.5
Official Statements
Budget AU+2 li\ccount fund transfers .
adjustments, Orig inals sent to Finance for
journal entries !processing
Budget Transfer AU+2
Requests
Budget Work Files CU+2
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
FINANCE
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
Business License p T+4 ®
Application/License
Busi ness License T+4 T+4 ®
Related
Miscellaneous
Business License T+3 ®
Renewals
Cash Receipts AU + 3 ®
including Daily Cash
Receipts
Comprehensive AU+7 p ® GC 34090.7
Annual
Financial Report -
all aqencies
Demand Checks AU+2 CU+S CCP 337 Copies of checks
issued (payment of
services/goods)
Deposit Sli ps/ AU+2
Receipts/ Correction
Notices
Disposition of Surplus AU+2 Surplus property disposal
Personal Property/
Authorization
Disposition of Surplus p ®
Real Property/
Authorizations
Facsimile Sig natu re/ s
Signature Cards
Fee Stud ies s s ®
Fiscal Agent CL+6 6 years past life of the debt
Reports - Month ly
Statements
Fiscal Agent Reports CL+6
- Summary of Year
Fixed Asset Records AU+4
GANN Limit p ®
Calcu lations and
Resol utions
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
FINANCE
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
Grant Files AC+2 AU+4 Destroy 4 years after life of
grant ends; may be until
after grant is audited
Investment Purchase/ L+2 2 years after expiration of
Trade Details investment
Labor Distri bution AU + 3
Lease/Purchase cu + 2
Agreements
Miscel laneous cu + 2 cu + 5 Can incl ude Util ity Bills, Spreadsheets & TOT as examples
Work Files
Pass-Through T+4
Agreements/
Related Records
Petty Cash Receipt AU+2 AU +4 ®
Book and Demands
Proposed Budget CU+2
City, RDA, DPFA
Purchase Orders AU+3 AU+5 ® Journals AP/AR
Remittance Data CU+2
(franch ise fees, TOT,
Etc.)
Sales Tax Agreements/ p ®
Related
Records
Sales Tax data- CU+2 Confidential files shared from
consu ltant meeti ngs quarterly meetings
State and Federal CL+5 �U+5 Destroy 5 years after life of Grant Materials grant ends; again more
appropriate may be once grant
audited
State Controller's - p ®
Report of Financial
Transactions
Stop Payment Notices CU+2
Treasu rer's Quarterly p ® Investment transactions
Investment Report
W-9's CU+6
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
FIRE DEPARTMENT
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
Arson Investigations - p p PC 799 Homicide
Evidence
Arson Investigations - CL+6 CL+6 PC 800 Great bod ily harm/injury; Evidence inha bited structu re or
property
Captain's Log CU+2 p ® GC 34090 Fire Station Journals:
activities,
personnel, engine
company-- historica l
Disaster - Major Event 2 p ® GC 34090
Log
Emergency Operations AC S+2 GC 34090 Active until revised .
Guideli nes
Employee Records T+1 T 29 CFR Then tra nsferred to
1602. 14 Human Resou rces
29 CFR 1627 .3
CCR 1174
EMS/Liability Reports CU+2 CU+4
Eq ui pment & Supplies CU+2 CU+3
Inventory
Exposure - Personnel T+1 T+2 29 CFR Laboratory reports and 1910 .1020 worksheets
Exposure - Personnel T+30 29 CFR Sampling resu lts , col lection, 1910 .1020 methodology, backg round
Fire Code Adoption CU+2 Worki ng fi le re adoption of
(see also Comm fire codes : includes staff
Dev) reports , memos,
publications, etc.
Fire Code Books S+3 S+5 GC 34090.7 Incl ude OPS manuals Fire Dept. Staff CU+2 ® Non-Cou ncil agenda
Reports related , includes su pporting
documentation
Fire Equipment/Gear CU+2 CU+3 GC 34090
Logs
Fire Station p ® Constru ction and
Construction and acq uisition , generally
Acqu isition
Fumigations CU+2 GC 34090 Pest control , generally
(pesticide appl ications,
inspections & sampling,
documents)
General Information S+2 2 GC 34090 Brochures, publications, newsletter, bul leti ns
RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
FIRE DEPARTMENT
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
General CU+2 S+2 GC 34090 Includes work orders,
Operations ins pection, repairs,
Guideli nes clean ing , reports ,
complaints , signals, stri oina
Hazardous CU+2 CL+2 GC 34090; Departments con sistently Materials- Storage CAL OSHA; recommend permanent
Permits 40 CFR retention of
122.21 environ mentally sen sitive
materials
Hazardous Materials- p ® GC 34090(a) Docu ments regarding Underground Storage storage
Tank
Hazardous Materials- CU+2 p ® Location, installation,
Underground Storage removal, remediation
Tank (Compliance
Mai ntenance &
Operation)
Incident Reports CL+7 CL+7 12 CFR Theft, arson, vandalism, 1904.2; property damage or similar
29 CFR occu rrence
1904.6 ( excluding fire/law
enforcement)
Inspections - Fire CL+3 CL+3 GC 34090 Ala rm/spri nkler systems, Prevention prevention efforts
Mutual Aid Strategic S+2 S+3 GC 34090
Plans
OES Strike Team CU+2
Reimbursement
Patient Care Reports C+7
Personnel Training T+2 T+5 Paperwork documenting
Records officers internal and external
training
Staff Logs CL+3 ® CCP 338, Dispatch and daily logs
340.5
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
FLEET
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Policy
Air Pressure Tank AC+2 AC+3 Retain 3 years after
Permits expiration of permit
Diesel Fuel Return p ® Quarterly Retu rn , orig inal
Government Entity Diesel
Fuel Tax Retu rns and
underground storage
tank fees
OMV - Certificates of L+2 vc 9900 Titles transfer when
Title vehicles are sold - kept in
Fina nce Vault
Fuel Customers CU+2 CCP 337 Computer pri nt-outs with
attachments
Fuel Delivery Recei pts CU+2 CCP 337 Fuel recei pts
Fuel Information CU+2 Correspondence,
information on diesel,
natu ral gas & propane
Fuel Inventories AU+3
Fuel Miscel laneous AU+3 Information on fuel controller and site preparation
Fuel Ordering CU+2 Information, forms, Proof of
Insurance
Fuel Records & Logs AU+3
Identifications (Pink L Retain for life of the
Slips) eq uipment or at least 2
years, wh ichever is
later
Inventories CU+2 s Destroy when no longer
releva nt plus 2 years
Maintenance/Repair L Keep records for life of
Records eq uipment or at least 3
years, wh ichever is
later
Operating L Keep for life of equi pment
Instru ction Manuals or at least 2 years,
whichever is later
Smog Certificates CU+2 s Destroy when su perseded
or after 2 years, whi chever
is later
Vehicle Mai ntenance CU+2 s Destroy when su perseded
Records** or after 2 years, whichever
is later
Vehicle Information L+2 CU+5 City fuel reports
Vehicle Inspection CU+2 L Destroy after life of vehicle Records** or after 2 years, whichever
is later
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
HOUSING
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Policy
HOME Program LOW- AP+3 AP+5 24 CFR HOME Fund program
MOD Prog ram or or 570.502(b)(3) �i les (appl ication , notes, R+3 R+5 24 CFR 85 .42 etc.) Normal AP is 40-
whichever is whichever is 145 yrs. For Low- Mod;
shorter shorter Normal AP for HOME is
5 - 15 yrs .
Housing Files CL+3 CL (5 24 CFR Agen cy-assisted (to buy land, YRS) 570.502(b)(3) build , or rehabil itate) low24 CFR income apartment
85.42 & complexes . At Risk Element,
0MB bond related , First Time
Cir. A-1 10 , Homebuyer/Mortgage Credit
#C Certificate Implementation
Plan
Home AP+3 AP+5 24 CFR Appl icant fi les on CDBG,
Improvement or or 570.502(b)(3) Includes orig inal
Loan Program R+3 R+5 24 CFR 85 .42 application , photos, deed Work Files (CDBG whichever is whichever is & 0MB Cir. copy, bid estimates fu nds) shorter shorter A-1 10 , # C
First-Time AP+3 AP+5 24 CFR Normal AP is 40-45 yrs .
Home Buyer or or 570.502(b)(3) for Low- Mod; HOME AP
Prog ram R+3 R+5 24 CFR 85.42 is 5-15 yrs .
( original fi les) whichever is whichever is & 0MB Cir. (HOME or LOWshorter shorter A-1 10 , #C
MOD)
Lead Hazard Control AC+3 AC+3 24 CFR If any litigation , claim, Program Files 570.502(b)(3) negotiation, audit, or other 24 CFR 85.42 action has been started, the
& 0MB Cir. grantee must
A-1 10 , # C retain records until
completion of the action
CDBG Prog ram Files CL+4 CL+ 7 24 CFR Destroyed (7) yea rs after 570.490 close of project
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Policy Requirement
ADMINISTRATION
General Subject Files CU+2 ® ! Internal worki ng fi les including I correspondence
Department Reports CU+2 ® [Non-Agenda related ,
includes su pporti ng
documentation
Human Resou rces 5 AC+5 ® If not attached to ag reement Dept. Correspondence or project fi le
Human Resou rces CU+2 CU+3 ® May include reclassification Project Fi les stud ies, salary surveys
Travel Records AC+2 ®
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claims Agai nst the CL+5 GC 251 05.5 Paid/den ied (damage claims City only)
Loss Runs CU+2 AU+10 ® General Liabil ity and
Workers' Compensation loss
history.
Monthly reports
General Liabil ity CL+5 ® Personal injury, property
Claims damage, paid and den ied
General Liabil ity CL+5 ® GC 251 05.5 Personal injury, property Lawsu its damage
Self-I nsurance annual p ® State mandated annual
reports reports relati ng to
workers' compensation
claims and experience
WORKERS' COMPENSA TION \
Workers' CL+5 ® 8 CCR Work-related injuries. Claim
Compensation Claim 15400.2 fi le including med ical reports, fi les payments and WCAB Awards
Workers' CL+5 ® 8 CCR Injury claim log incl uding
Compensation Claim 15400.2 employee name, date of
Loq injury, etc.
Workers' CL+5 ® 8 CCR Individual employee
Compensation 15400.2 calendars for tracki ng time
Employee Calendars off work and mod ified duty
assig nments due to a workrelated injury
Workers' CL+5 ® 29 CFR Injury investigations to
Compensation 1904.2; determine preventabil ity
accident appeals 29 CFR
1904.6
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retentio Retention Virtual Requirement Description n Pol icy
EMPLOYEE RECORDS
COBRA Notices T+6 ® COBRA Notices sent by the City and
1990; employees' selection
29 U.S.C.
1027
FMLA Records CL+30 ® FMLA 1993 May include family leave; US OSHA; 29 certifications; tests ; *19 1 0.20;
CFR* 29 CFR 1602.30.32; 49 CFR
193-9
Permanent T+2 T+5 ® GC 34090 Includes employee
Em ployment GC 12946; employment history:
Records for cu rrent 29 CFR Personnel Action Forms;
and terminated 51 6.6(2); appl ication ; evaluations;
employees : full-time 29 CFR PERS retiree and hea lth
and hourly/part- time 1602.4 enrollment; dental, life and - (orig inals) other benefit enrollment and
change forms; classifications;
disciplinary actions;
�erminations
Non-Permanent T+2 T+3 ® 29 CFR May include: Release
Employment 1627.3; Authorizations;
Records for cu rrent Labor reassign ments ; outside
and terminated Relations employment;
employees : full-time Sec 11 74; commendations; Oaths of and hourly/part-time 29 CFR Office; fingerpri nts; ID
( orig inals) 1602.30.32; cards, arbitration,
GC 6250 et complaints , union requests ,
seq.; civil rights, sexual
29 harassment, reclassification
CFR; stud ies, departmental
GC 12046 , tran sfer fi les *1 607.4; 29
34090* CFR 655-202; 29 CFR
51 6 . 6 e t seq.; 45 CFR
10686(a)
Disciplin ary matters T+5 ® PC These matters kept separate re: sworn employees 832 .5(b); from regular personnel fi les. If GC disci pline is upheld, then
3300; placed in personnel fi le
GC 12946
Disciplin ary matters T+2 ® PC These matters kept separate re : non-sworn 832.5(b); from regular personnel fi les
employees GC (not necessari ly, i f d iscipline
3300; was upheld all record s are
GC 12946 placed in personnel fi le) If
disci pline is not upheld then it
is not placed in personnel fi le
RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retentio Retention Virtual Description n Pol icy Requirement
Background Files - AC+2 Background information on
Applicants Not Hired applicants (i ncludes
poly/psych res ults )
Background Files - T+2 ® Backg round investigation -
Term inated Employees PD keeps their own
backg round fi les, HR only
keeps reference check
materials.
INSURANCE
Benefit plan cla ims p ® 251 05.5 State disability, life, long term disability (paid and
den ied )
Bonds, Personnel T+2 ® Employee Fidel ity Bonds
Fidelity - City Treasu rer, Key
Employee, &
Full-ti me Employees
Bonds, Insurance p ® CCP 337.2; Bond and insurance policies 343 insuring City property and
other assets
Insurance Reports CL+? Accident reports and related
records (Risk Management)
Liabil ity Insurance AC+2 p ® Incl udes policies,
applications, etc.
Property Insurance AC+2 p ® Incl udes policies,
appl ications,
property schedules, etc.
Joint Powers AC+ 2 p ® JPA Ag reements
Ag reements
Contracts AC+2 p ® Life, LTD, Liabi lity, Excess
Workers' Compensation e.g.
LEGAL LEGJSLA TIVE
Case Records, CL CL+10 ® 42 USC *Closed+ 10 and after
includ ing 1983 termination of both parties.
grieva nces Includes hearing transcripts;
Final Determinations
Legal Opin ions (Risk S+2 ® Confidential
Management or
contracted counsel )
PERSONNEL
EEOC Reports CU+3 ® 29 CFR EEOC 2-year reports
516.5; based on affirmative
1627.3(2) action forms
Employee S+2 ® GC 34090 General Employee
Benefit Plans Information regarding
benefit plans, includes
open enroll ment notices
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
Employee Payroll T+3 29 CFR
Adjustment Forms 51 6.5
29 USC 436
Employee Payrol l T+3 ** 29 CFR
Records 51 6.5
29 USC 436
Federal & State AU+5 26 CFR
Em ployment Tax 31 .600 1-1
Records
1-9 Forms - CU+3 T+3 ® 8 CFR INS Reg ulations
Employment or 274a.2
Verification forms T+1 (b)(2)(i)(A)
MOU Negotiation p Life of ® Contracts and Memoranda
Union of Understanding
Relatio
nship
Payroll Check & Direct T+3 ® 29 CFR
Deposit Registers 51 6.5
PERS Employee T+4 GC 34090;
Deduction Reports CAC 22-1 085-
2 PERS Retirement T+4 p ®
Reports
Recru itment CL+3 GC 12946 ; Applications, resumes,
GC 6250 et alternate lists/logs, ind ices ;
seq ; 29 CFR examination materials;
1602 examination answer et seq ; sheets ; job bul letins; 29 CFR 1607; eligibility; electronic
49* database, reference
checks, affirmative action
forms
*USC 2000( e )-8; 2000c-1 2
Recognition Prog rams CL+2 ® GC 12946 Criteria, awardees, sponsors
Time Transaction CU+2 Employee timesheets
Reports- Payroll Copy
Vol untary Ded uction T+6 T+3 Salary records
Reports
W-2s AU+4 GC 34090 4 years after tax is due or
29 CFR 4 years after tax is paid ,
600 1 .1 (e)( 1 ) whichever is
later
SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION
Departmental Reports CL+5 ® OMS 1220- Federal OSHA, CAL 0029:29 OSHA, Loss Analysis
CFR Reports , Safety
1904.4; reports , Actuarial
8 CCR reports
�1 4300 .33
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
Vehicle Accident CL+5 PC 832.5 Investigation of employeeReview involved vehicle accidents and actions
Material Safety & AC+2 2 years after MSDS sheets
Data Sheets are updated or 2 years
after materials are no
longer stored
Safety Training CU+2 ® Class training materials,
Records sign-in sheets , handouts,
etc.
Safety Committee CU+2 ® 29 CFR Member lists , min utes, 1904 .2, agenda, information
29 CFR materials, reports
1904.6
Uninsured Loss claim CL+2 CL+5 ® City property damage and fi les recovery
Minimum retention period . Due to public safety issues surrounding law enforcement personnel, it is antici pated that certain of these records will need to be retained for a longer period , for the pu rpose of assisti ng law enforcement staffi ng and person nel decisions. Such decisions ensure the effective and safe provision of law enforcement, and hence, are important components of safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of the community. To that end, the Chief of Police shall retain discretion to extend the retention period beyond th is minimum for any such record (s) in order to meet these goals. Handling and retention of police personnel records shall also be subject to the provisions of the Public Safety Officers Proced ural Bill of Rig hts (Gov.
Code, § 3300, et seq .), which shall su persede any inconsistent provisions in this Manual or otherwise.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Pol icy Requirement Data Ta pes backu ps 90 days GC 34090 .7 Tapes of daily backups
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
PLANNING
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Policy Requirement
BUILDING DIVISION
Address Assignment p ® Assigned address number
Address Change p ® Change address number
Address Correction p ® Correction to address
number
Annexation case fi les p ® GC 34090(a) Reports , agreements, pu blic
notices, correspondence
Cal ifornia Code of S+2 p Cal ifornia Family of Codes
Regulations (Title 24)
Certificates of CU+5 L+2 ® Completion of a
Occu pancy commercial building .
Certificates run life of a
buildinQ
Permits p p ® GC 34090(a); Permits issued for building, H&S 19850 electrical, plumbing,
mechan ical and engineeri ng
Plan Review Fi les & CL+180 p ® 24 CCR Miscella neous
Supporting days 107.5 materials
Docu ments preceding fi nal
for Commercial perm it
BuildinQs
Commercial Plans p p ® GC 34090(a); Plans issued for building, H&S 19850; electrical, plumbing,
Replaced by mechan ical and
State engi neeri ng
Assembly
Plans for Single CL+180 CL+1 24 CCR Plans issued for building, Family Dwellings, days 107.5 electrical, plumbing,
Duplex & mechanical and
Triplex engineeri ng
PLANNING COMMISSION
Agendas CU+2 CU+5 ® Commission , sub-committee
agendas
Staff Reports CU+2 ® Documentation received,
created and/or submitted to
Commissions
Notices for Meeti ngs CU+2 CU+5 ®
Public Comment & CU+ 2
Spea ker Cards
Com m issioner T+5 ® �ppt. , res ignations, misc.
Information correspondence
Misc. staff CU+2 Reports/i nfo not related to a
reports/memos specific case
MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING
Temporary Use AC+2 AC+2
Permits
Admin. Use Permits p p ® GC 34090(a) Permit granted by Comm Dev Director
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
PLANNING
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
Cond itional Use p p ® GC 34090(a)
Perm its H&S 19850
Minor Deviation p p ® GC 34090(a)
Variances
Variances p p ® GC 34090(a)
Determination of p p ® GC 34090(a)
Simi larity
Development Review p p ®
Zone Changes p p ® GC 34090(a)
H&S 19850
Tentative Tract Maps p p ® GC 34090(a)
H&S 19850
Tentative Parcel Maps p p ® GC 34090(a)
H&S 19850
Special Event Permits AC+2 AC+2
Banner permits AC+2 T+2 Permits al lowi ng
businesses to display a
ban ner for a special
event related to the
business
Sign permits AC+2 T+2 Permits al lowing the
display of business signs
on mi scella neous
businesses
Film perm its AC+2 T+2 Permits allowing fi lming on
property located with in the
City
Recreational Vehicle AC+2 AC+2
Perm its
Wireless AC+2 AC+2
Communication
Faci lity Permits
General Plan & p ® Includes Sph ere of
Elements , Infl uence
includ ing
Amendments
Code Amendments p ® GC 34090(e)
MISCELLANEOUS FILES
Fax files copies CU+2 Items that have been
faxed from Dept.
Chronological Files I CU+2 Non-case related
Correspondence correspondence
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
POLICE
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
ADMINISTRA TIVE
ABC Licenses AC+2 AC+2 Alcohol Beverage Control
Ala rm Activation CU+2 ® Retained in the alarm data
Incidents base indefi nitely. Hard copy
destroyed after 1 year
Ala rm Permits p ® Reta ined in the alarm data
base indefi nitely. Hard copy
destroyed after 1 year
Background T+2 GC 12946
Investigation - Hired
Background CL+2 GC 12496
Investigation - NonHired
Grants/Aud its/ CU+3 AU+3 2 CFR CFR Requirements for
Successfu l 200.333 Individ ual Grants to Local
Applications/Program Governments are 3-5
Rules and Regulations years depend inq on Grant
Internal Affairs CU+5 GC 34090
Investigations - An nual
Reports to the State
Internal Affairs CL+5 EVC 1045 State req uires minimum 5 Investigation - PC 832.5 years
Citizen's Complai nts
Internal Affairs CL+5 PC 80 1. 5 State and federal laws Investigations - require retention until fi nal
Internal Complai nts disposition of formal
complai nt; state req uires 2
years after action is taken
Internal Affairs CL+25
Investigations -
Officer Involved
Death lnvestiqations
Range Records of 5 CU+5 Sign in Sheets , Hold
Training and Shoots Harmless , Firearms
Train inq Records
Range Inventory S+2 Inventory of Range
Firearms
Reports and studies of CL+2
police operations
Timesheets and Time AU+6 See Finance Retention
Request Slips Sched ule
Training Files T+5
Training Attenda nce CU+2
Rosters , Outline
Material and
agreements
Vol unteer Files T+2 Volu nteer Files/Background
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
POLICE
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
COMMUN/CA TIONS
Vehicle and Radio T+2 Minimum 2 years.
Eq ui pment Logs, Retained until term ination
Manuals and Records of eq uipment use;
man uals, instructions,
procedures
DISPA TCH
Audio Recordings, CU+100 GC With exception of
tapes, telephone and DAYS 34090 .6(a) record ings used as rad io commun ications evidence/l itigation or
potential claims shall
be preserved for 100
days after conclusion
of court action
INVEST/GA TJON
Asset Forfeitu re CL+2
- Proceed ing
and
Docu mentation
Detective Investigative p PC 799
Files - Homicides
Intel ligence Fi les Inactive Inactive
+2 +5
Sex Reg istrant Files p PC 290 Permanent or Reg istrant Deceased
JAIL
Daily Synopsis CU+2 Sh ift Inspections by
Supervisor
Daily Transportation CU+2 Daily transportation
Logs
Inspection Files CL+2 In spection by various
Aqen cies
Surveys - statistics of CU+2 Prepared monthly,
arrests , escapes and quarterly and
unu sual occu rrences ann ually and
forwarded to Californ ia
Sta ndards Authority
Video Recordi ngs: CU+1 GC Recordings used as
Jail Mon itoring 34090.6(c) evidence, litigation or
potential claims shall
be preserved for 100
days after conclusion
of court action
PATROL
Daily Roster and CU+2 Stored in Records
Assign ments
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
POLICE
Records Series Title sos City Virtual Statutory Description Retention Retention Requirement
Pol icy
Recordi ngs: Mobile CU+1 GC Not incl uding Video
Video System 34090 .6(c) determined to be
(MVS) in Vehicle evidence
Video Recordings: CU+1 GC With exception of
Front Desk, Public 34090 .6(c) record ings used as
Areas and Parking evidence/litigation or
Lot mon itori ng potential cla ims shall
be preserved for 1 00
days after conclusion
of court action
Body Worn Camera CL+2 PC Incidents involving use of
Audio and Video 832. 18(b) force, officer-involved
(Evid entiary) shooti ng, incidents that
lead to detention or
arrest, relevant to a
formal or informal
complaint against a law
enforcement officer or
law enforcement agency,
or relevant to a criminal
prosecution
PROPERTY & EVIDENCE
Evidence Disposition CL ® Attached to hard copy of
forms and Court property report and
Disposition forms scanned with electronic
Property and Evidence fi le in records when no
sheets longer needed or case
closed
Video Recordi ngs: CU+1 GC Routi ne Video Mon itori ng
Property and Evidence 34090.6(c)
Video Mon itori ng
RECORDS
An nual Policy Review CU+5
Forms
Audio Recordi ngs, CU+1 00 GC With exception of
tapes, telephone and days 34090.6(a) recordings used as radio com mun ications evidence/l itigation or
potential claims shall
be preserved for 100
days after conclusion
of court action
Stolen Vehicle Reports CU+10 ® DOJ Requires 10-yea r
(CHP 180) retention
in Database
RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
POLICE
Records Series Title sos City Virtual Statutory Description Retention Retention Requirement
Policy
Citations Hardcopies CU+2 Including movi ng and
parking violations
Court Tracki ng System CU+2 Su bpoena database
containing subpoena
number, officer name,
case number, defendant
information and status
Criminal History Files CU+2 Maintained for Aud its
Daily Patrol Rosters CU+2
District Attorney CU+2 ®
Prosecution and
Discovery Request
Field Investigation CL+2
Cards
Fingerpri nt Appl icants CU+2 Paperwork authorizi ng
Files fi ngerprinting and
background
checks for
Impou nded Vehicle CU+2
Logs
Incident Reports: Court ® PC 85 1.8 Upon petition and court Arrest, Sealed Order/ order records must be
Reports Date of destroyed after 3 years
Arrest+3 from date of arrest
Incident Order/ ® WIC Upon petition and Court
Reports : Arrest, Sealing 826(a)&(b) Order records must be Sealed Date+5 destroyed after 5
Reports/J uveni les years from Sealinq Date
Incident Reports: p ® PC 799 All Capital Crime
Felonies (Capital Reports reta ined
Crimes) permanently
Incident Reports: p ® PC 290, 800
Felony/Aggravated
Sex Crimes
Incident Reports : p ® DOJ DOJ req uires
Firearms Lost or retention permanent
Stolen/not recovered if not recovered
Incident Reports : CU+2 ®
Missing Persons/found
Incident Reports: p ® DOJ DOJ req uires
Missing Persons/not retention perma nent
found if not found
Incident Reports: Non- CU+2 ® Does not involve
Criminal identifiable
property
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
POLICE
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Pol icy Requirement
Non-evidentiary data CU+60 PC Including video and audio days 832. 1 8(b) recorded by body-worn
camera
Notice of mental CU+2 W&I 51 52. 1
health detai nee
release or
notice of
nondetain ment
Officer Su bpoenas CU+2 ®
Permits and Expired T+2 Receipt req uired by
Business Licenses - Section 21 663 of
Vendors (taxi, the Busi ness and
massage therapist, Professions Code
swap meet, etc.)
Press Releases CU+2
Registra nts : Arson p PC 457. 1 Unless Court Order to
(Ad ults and Juvenile) Seal Juvenile Record
Reg istrants: Narcotic p H&S Unless no longer req uired 11590, to register+5 years
11 594(a)
Repossession C +30
Reports/Private DAYS
Property Towed and
Stored
Restraining Orders cu T+30
days
Statistical Reports CU+2 Reports are submitted
submitted to DOJ : monthly to Department of
Un iform Crime Justice (DOJ)
Reports (UCR),
Homicide Report, etc.
Traffic Collision CU+2 ®
Reports
Traffic Collision CU+2 ®
Reports/Fatal
TRAFFIC
Parki ng and Impound CU+2 ®
Hearings
Radar Cali bration T+2 Reta ined until calibration
Records certificate expires
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
PUBLIC UTILITIES
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
ADMIN/STRA TIVE
Applications CU+2
Reports & Stud ies, CU+2
Special City
Correspondence, CU+2
memos, letters
Equi pment Man uals AC+2 Keep as long as manual is
cu rrent and perti nent to
eq ui pment
Grants L+2 Maintain for life of the
grant plus 2 years
Legal Issues/ CL+2 Dept. may destroy 2 years
Claims/Lawsu its after close of litigation or
claim
Logs CU+2
Photog raphs, CU+2
DepartmenUCity
Related
Work Orders/Service CU+2
Orders
FINANCIAL
Billing Documents & CU+2
Receipts
Capital Project L p ® GC Retain for life of structu re
Records 34090(a)
Invoices, Demands, CU+2
Req uisitions, Purchase
Orders (copies)
Reports , Fi nancial CU+2
Requests (CC&Rs) CU+2
COMMUN/CA TIONS
Contract AC+2 T+3 Until contract termination;
Administration 3 years after termination
Reference Information, CU+2 s ® Destroy after 2 years or Other Agency when su perseded,
whichever is lonqer
Reg ulations & Policies CU+2 S+2 ® Destroy after 2 years after being su perseded
Special City Reports & p ® Permanent for
Studies research and
historical value
Cal OSHA AC+5 8 CCR Citations - Permits to
14300 .33 operate liquefied
petroleum gas tanks and
air pressure ta nk
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
PUBLIC UTI LITIES
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Policy Requirement
OMV Pull Program CL+7 GC 12946 , Employee's driver license Department of Motor CA 91 009; Information
Vehicles 8 USC
1324(a )
Health & Welfare CU+1 2 ® 40 CFR An nual water quality
141 .91 reports
Lead and Copper cu +1 2 ® 40 CFR Water testi ng chemical Testi ng 141 .91 analysis
MISCELLANEOUS
AQM D-Air Quality AC+7 CCP Permits, emissions
Mgmt. Dist. 338(k) reports , annual fees,
reg ulations, and
upd ates
Storm Water Permits p ® 40 CFR Annual storm water
122.28 reports and lab resu lts
Vehicle Reports s ® Smog and yearly
inspections
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
City Master Plans p ® Permanent for research
and historical value
Prog ram Reference T+2
Information
Recycling Prog ram S+2
Docu ments
Receipts & Contractor CU+2
Logs; Daily Reports
and Logs
Reference Information, CU+2 Destroy after 2 years or
Other Agency after no longer relevant,
whichever is later
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Conversion District p ®
Records
Deferments & Wa ivers p ®
General CU+2 CU+3
Correspondence
Reference Information, CU+2 CU+3
General
Regu lations & Policies, 2 p ® Permanent for research
City and historical value
RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
PUBLIC WORKS
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Policy
ADMINISTRA TIVE
CIP Plans p ® Drawi ngs of
construction
including CIP (i.e.,
streets, sidewalk,
cu rbs , gutters , storm
drains, etc.)
CIP Projects List p ® Approved CIP projects for
each fiscal year
CIP Project Fi les CL+10 ® Includes: orig inal
contract, specs, bid
documents;
correspondence between
contractor and City,
change orders, progress
payments, performance
bonds, staff reports,
notice of completion ,
proof of publication
Certificates of L GC Certificate of Compliance
Compliance 34090(a) which affect real property
Complaint Log Book CL+2 ® Complaint Form (twopart NCR forms) maintained in the
Complaint Log Book
Congestion CU+2 GC Updated yearly
Management System 34090(d )
Constru ction Tracking CU+2 CCR Daily tracki ng of field Daily 337. 15 construction
Cou nty of Merced p ® Perta ining to tax
Aud itor- Controller assessments
Cou nty of Merced CU+2 Authorization to
Resou rce di scharge into the
Management Dept. sewer
Industrial
Waste-water
Discharge
Regulations/Permits
Curb Address Painting CU+2 CU+5 For reference
Fee & Charge CU+2 Engi neering
(revenue) fees/schedu les
including, development
impact fees
RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
PUBLIC WORKS
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Pol icy Requirement General Subjects CU+5 CL+5 Internal worki ng fi les
including correspondence,
not part of a Capital
Improvement Program
project fi le
Grant of Easement p ® Approval of various
- Mi scellaneous grants of easements
Grants - Federal/State 0MB Su pporting documents -
• Approved CL+3 CL+10 Circu lar A- applications, reports , • Denied CL+3 CL+7 11 0 contracts Federal: FEMA,
DOT, TEA 21 ,
CDBG, FAU ; State :
Prop A, Prop C, Gas
Tax
Mai ntena nce Work CU+2 Copies of work order
Orders req uests
Plan Reviews - Maps, L ® GC Maintain for life of
Plans, Drawings, 34090(a), building/stru cture; Zoning, Exh ibits , Photos 34090 .7 tentative su bdivision,
H&S 19850 parcel, land use map,
aerial photos, specific
plan; Sewer/Water
Development
Pavement CU+5 An nual certification with
Management MTA
System Certification for fu ndinq
Routes, school bus & S+2 Truck Routes , access
trucks ramps
Sewer Con nections p ® Work fi le, staff reports -
not
including permits
Merced Resource CU+2 General correspondence
Management Dept. between City and Cou nty
- General of Merced
Merced Resource CU+2 General correspondence
Management between City and Cou nty
Dept. , Division of of Merced
Public Works -
General
Soil Reports p ® Final report
Slope Failures CU+1 0 Various citywide slope
fa ilures
Standard specs for S+2
Pu blic Works
Construction Book
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
PUBLIC WORKS
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Policy Requirement
Street Vacations, p ® GC 34090(a) Rel inqu ishment of right-ofEasements , way Ded ications
Su rveys p ® GC 34090(a) Record ing data & maps;
corner records; locate
property corners/
monu ments; centerl ine
ties
Trash Services - CU+2 GC 34090 Ongoing fi le including
General memos, staff reports , etc.
US Dept. of Housing & CU+5 Semi-ann ual Labor
Urban Standards
Development Enforcement Report
(H UD)
Vehicle Code Book S+2 Traffic reg ulations
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Agreements/Contracts CCP 337.2343
l. Executed T+5 GC 53066
2. Un successfu l CU+2
bidders
Equipment CU+? Specifications for bidding
Specifications on
eq ui pment & vehicles
Lead and Copper CU+12 ® 40 CFR Water testi ng chemical
Testi ng 141 .91 analysis
State Water p Correspondence,
Resou rces Control forms for
Board Underground reimbursement for
Storage Ta nk removal of
Cleanup Fund underground storage
ta nks
Project Cost Sheets CU+5 Cost of repairs for
damaged City property.
Safety Training CU+? Employee safety training
materials, sign in sheets ,
etc.
Work Management CU+2 Service req uests from
Requests residents & City
employees
Work Orders CU+2 Daily Mai ntenance work
orders - details complete
work day for each
employee
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
PUBLIC WORKS
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Policy Requirement
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS/HAZMAT
Cla rifier CU+5 CU+5 Cleaning records,
inspection reports
Haza rdous Materials CU+2 p Fees/waste surcharge
Perm its/Storage fees
Haza rdous CU+2 p Hazardous material -
Materials Report - State reporting forms
Edgewood
Pool
HAZMAT CU+? Man ifests - mi scel laneous
(Haza rdous Materials) hazardous materials
Undergrou nd Storage p GC Plans/specifications &
Ta nks 34090(a) annual
test certification
RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
RECREATION
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Policy Requirement
Class Registration CU+2 List of classes &
participants
Contract Instructors AC+ 1 T+2 Contract Instructors' class information
Facil ity Use T+5 Agreements for rental of
Ag reements facilities
Facil ities Use-Rooms CU+2 Applications for
Reservations reserving meeti ng
Applications rooms, diagrams,
sched ules, insurance
bi nders, contracts.
Stored Electronic CU+2 List of classes ,
Class reservations,
Reg istration Software participants, in structors
SPECIAL EVENTS
Contracts AC+2 Misc. contracts (
in stru ctors)
Individual Event CL+2 Vendor Info, Detailed
Information Event
Info.
Vol unteer Records T+2 Volu nteer Record s
RECORDS MANAGEMENT • SUPPLEMENTAL
REDEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Policy
AGENCY BOARD CITY COUNCIL
Agendas, CU+2 CU+5 Copies of documents
Agency created & submitted to the
Board/SA RDA/SA: includes staff
(copies) reports & min utes
Min utes , Agency CU+2 CU+5 Orig inals mai ntained by
Board/SA (copies) City Clerk
Resolutions (copies) CU+2 CU+5 Orig inals maintained by City Clerk
Resolution Titles CU+2 CU+30 Reference fi le - listi ng of resolution number & title
BONDS
Bond Binders - CL+10 p ® GC Documents authorizi ng
Development 34090(a); the sale of bonds
Related CCP (RDA/SA fi nancial
337.5 obligatio n ) t o effectuate
the Redevelopment
Plan. Final bond
documentation
Bond Binders - p ® Documents authorizi ng
Housing the sale of bonds. Final
Related bond docu mentation
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic CU+2 S+2 marketi ng firm information
Development
Promotional Materials S+2 S+2 Brochures (including
Economic Profile),
CDC/RDA project flyers
(including RFQ/RFP),
City Hall Directory,
project area maps, etc.
Property Flyers CU+2 Descri ption of various
properties ( development
opportu nities, and
properties for sale or
lease)
FISCAL
Aud its AC+2 AC+5 RDA audit part of citywide
audit contract
Federal Grants & T+4 CL+5 0MB Financial records,
Awards Circu lar A- supporti ng
11 O; 24 docu ments, statistical
CFR records, a n d a l l other
570. 502 perti nent records.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
REDEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
Recogn ized CU+2 Prepared by successor
Obligation Payment agency - approved by
Sched ule DOF
(ROPS)
State CL+5 CL+2 Grants, such as:
Grants, Community, Urban
Successfu l Development, Recreation,
and Environmental
Development
Notes Receivable CL+2 CL+5 Copies of different
agreements (i.e. ,
promissory notes, small
business assistance
agreements)
Finance is primary record
keeper
LEGAL
Ag reements & T+5 CCP 337.2, Includes leases,
Contracts (excl udes 343, eq ui pment, services
Capital B&P 7042.5; and supplies
Improvement) PU 7685;
48 CFR 2
GC 53066
Legal Opinions S+2 p ® Confidential, attorneycl ient
privi lege
PROGRAM FILES
First Time Home Buyer p ® GC 34090(a) Loan reci pient fi les, Prog ram fi les containing pertinent loan
documents,
promissory note, work
sheets
PROJECT AREAS
Long Ra nge p ® Contains documents
Property listing the agency/SA
Management Plan goals &objectives for
project areas, specific
pro- posed programs
and expend itures,
explanation of how goals
and objectives will
elimi nate blight and
implement the housing
req uirements of the
community
redevelopment law and
notes etc.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
REDEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Policy Requirement
PROJECTS
Appraisals CL+2 Appraisal reports
prepared for on specific
properties. Exempt until
fi nal acquisition or
contract agreement
obtained
Disposition & p ® GC 34090(a) Notes, etc., lead ing up
Development to execution of a DOA.
Ag reement (DOA), Contains original legal
approved documents
DOA, una pproved CL+2 CL & 5 Since award date to
competitor
Owner Participation p p ® GC 34090(a) Worki ng fi le leading Agreements (OPA), up to the execution of
approved an OPA
OPA, unapproved CL+2 CL+5
Parcel Information CU+2 Meeti ng notes inquiries on
property/land
Photographs & slides S+2 p ® Historica l value includes (project related) aerials;
Project Bi nders p ® Binder for each
completed Agency
project, contains all
official & original
legal documents
Project/Study AC+2 AC+1 0 ® Files on possible RDA
projects
Worki ng Files AC+2 AC+5 Internal worki ng fi les on
possible future projects ,
includes correspondence
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
TRAFFIC
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Pol icy
Traffi c Cou nts CL+2 p ® Evaluation of traffic
vol ume
Traffic Signals L+2 ® Drawing , wiring diagrams,
codes , circuit num bers
Traffi c, Miscellaneous CU+2 CU+10 ® Misc. documents re: traffic situations and requests for
TS's
RECORDS MANAGEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Virtual Description Retention Policy Requirement
ADMINISTRA TIVE
Applications CU+2
Reports & Studies, CU+2 Example: WW 201 0
Special City Headworks Project
CIP Projects List p ® Approved CIP projects for
each fiscal year; Why
Permanent??
CIP Project Files . CL+10 ® Includes: orig inal
contract, specs, bid
docu ments ;
correspondence between
contractor/City, change
orders, progress
payments, performa nce
bonds, staff reports ,
notice of completion,
proof of publication
Correspondence CU+2 Includes memos & letters
Eq ui pment Man uals s AC+2 Keep as long as manual is
cu rrent and perti nent to
equipment
Grants AC+2 Maintain for life of the
grant plus 2 years; grant
may have until
aud ited
Logs CU+2 ®
Photographs CU+2 CU+5
(Department/City
Related )
Work Orders/Service CU+2 CU+5
Orders
FINANCIAL
Capital Project p ® GC Retain for life of stru cture
Records 34090(a)
Invoices, Demands, CU+2 Keep at the CU + 2
Requisitions, Purchase
Orders (Copies)
Reports , Fi nancial CU+2
COMMUN/CA TIONS
Contract AC+2 T+3 Until contract termination;
Administration 3
years after termination
Reference Information, CU+2 s ® Destroy after 2 years or Other Agency when
su perseded , whichever is
lonqer
RECORDS MANAGEMENT · SUPPLEMENTAL
WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Policy
Regulations & Policies CU+2 S+2 ® Destroy after 2 years after being superseded
WATER MANAGEMENT
Bacteriological Reports CU+2 CU+5 Basis for 3 additional years
Complaints & CL+2 CL+3 3 years after settled/
Investigations closed
City Master Plans p p ® Permanent for research
and historical value
Daily Logs & Reports CU+2 CU+3
Equipment Records CU+2 CU+3
Fire Hydrant Flow CU+2 CU+3
Tests
Other Agency Master s May destroy after 2 years
Plans or after su perseded ,
wh ichever is later
Other Agency CU+2 Destroy i f w h e n no longer
Reference Information releva nt if older than 2
years old
Other Agency Rates, s ®
Water
Other CU+40 ® * May be transferred to
Contami nant Federal Environmental
Reports Pro Agency after
10 years
Production Records, p ®
Plans & Blue Prints
RWQCB Permits p ® Permanent for research
and historical value
San itary Surveys CU+10 40 CFR
141 .91
Service Requests , CU+2 CU+3
Service/Work Orders
Service Records CU+2 CU+3
Special City Reports & p ® Permanent for research
Stud ies and historical value
State Approvals of CU+2 CU+10 GC 34090 Does the GC req uire the System 10 years
Water Line p p ®
Construction
WASTEWATER
MANAGEMENT
Complai nts & CL+2 CL+3 3 years after settlement or
Investigation close
Correspondence & CU+2 CU+10 ® No only CU + 2
Memoranda
Daily Logs & Reports CU+2 CU+10 ®
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WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
sos City Statutory Records Series Title Retention Retention Virtual Requirement Description Policy
Mai ntena nce Records CU+2 CU+5 ® Reta in for minimum of 5 years;
Master Plans p ® Permanent for
research and
hi storical value
Other Agency CU+2 Destroy when no longer
Reference Information relevant if older than 2 yrs .
Special City Reports & p ® Permanent for Research
Studies and historical value
Sewer Aud its CU+2 CU+3 Mi nimum of 3 yea rs
Sewer Availability CU+2 s Mi nimum of 2 years
Reports
Sewer Connection p p ® GC 34090(a)
Rig hts
Sewer Monitoring CU+2 CU+3 Mi nimum of 3 yea rs ;
Records
Sewer L+2 L+3 3 years after life/
Service expiration of va riance
Varia nces & or exemption
Exemptions
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Defi nitions
Active Record . Records that are referred to on a regular basis.
Admi nistrative Records. Records created to help accomplish the fu nctions for which the agency is responsible and have administrative value only as long as they assist the agency in performing cu rrent or futu re work. Their administrative use is exhausted when the transactions to which they relate are complete , and from that point on they lose value rapid ly.
Archives. A repository for housing historical Records (whether in paper, microfi lm or digital) for protection and preservation.
Audit. As used in the City's retention sched ules, audit refers to the annual auditing process conducted by the City's aud itors followi ng the close of the fiscal year, usually arranged th rough the Administrative Services Department.
Disposition . Refers to the al location of Records to the selected location and storage , accord ing to their categorization on the Retention Schedule, or for destruction .
Electronic Mail. E-mails considered Records are defined by the pu rpose they serve and the relevance to a Record series to wh ich they belong. General email retention is governed by the City's Information Secu rity Policy.
Electronic Record. Refers to a Record stored on a hard drive, floppy disk, CD-Rom, server, storage tape, or other electronic storage medium. It includes, but is not limited to, e-mail, cell phone text messages, instant messages, or other communications, documents drafted using word processing software, dig ital images , digital audio, spreadsheets, and databases . Computer programs, software or licensed proprietary appl ications are not considered Electronic Records, but can generate Records that are subject to disclosure depending on the subject matter.
Fiscal Records. Fiscal records pertain to the fi nancial transactions of the agency, such as the budget document, ledgers, allotments, payrolls and vouchers. After some records have served a basic administrative function , they may sti ll have sufficient fiscal value to justify add itional retention to protect the agency aga inst court action and/or aud its .
Inactive Record . Any Record that is not cu rrently used or referred to , but is req uired to be mai ntai ned per the Retention Sched ule.
Inventory. The process of examin ing records on hand to determine their function , content, and dates in order to assign retention/d isposition information.
Legal Value. Records with legal value contain evidence of legally enforceable rights or obl igations of the agency. Examples are records that provide the basis for action . Such as legal decisions and opinions; fiscal documents representing agreements, such as
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leases , titles and contracts ; and records of action in particu lar cases, such as claim papers and legal dockets.
Non-Record/Non-Public Record. Material not usually included with in the definition of Records, such as unofficial copies of documents kept only for conven ience or reference, worki ng papers, appointment logs, publ ications, rough notes and calculations created and used in the preparation or analysis of other documents , personal correspondence, transient commun ications, unsolicited promotional and advertisi ng materials. NonRecords are subject to legal holds and may be produced , even if they should have been destroyed earl ier.
Original Records. The original or originally signed record . The original record may be a copy that acts as the original for the City if there is no other original on fi le.
Permanent Record. Records that are required in perpetu ity, usually identified by statute or other written guidance.
Perpetual Records. Records retained for an indefin ite period of time and then stored or destroyed after some event takes place. Examples incl ude office personnel fi les which are kept until a person leaves the office, policy fi les kept until the pol icy is changed , contract fi les kept until the contract terminates.
Public Record. Any writi ng contain ing information relati ng to the conduct of the City's business, prepared , owned , used or retained by the City regardless of physical form in accordance with Government Code Section 6252( e ).
Record. Any handwritten, typewritten, pri nted , photostated , photographed , photocopied , transmitted by e-mail or facsimile, and every other means of record ing upon any tangible thing any form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, sounds, or symbols, or combinations thereof, and any record thereby created regardless of the manner in wh ich the record has been stored . However, documents such as rough notes, calcu lations, or drafts assembled or created and used in the preparation or analysis of other documents are Transitory Records or drafts, and are, therefore not Records.
Records Management. The systematic control of the creation, processing, use, protection , storage. Maintenance, and destruction of Records pursuant to federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Records Retention Schedule. The document setting forth the length of time a Record must be maintai ned .
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Transitory Record . Records whose value is comparatively short-l ived and should be discarded when the Record has fu lfi lled its pu rpose created . Examples include copies of material of general information; copies or documents used solely for tickler or follow-up; prel iminary work materials used for preparation of reports; appoi ntment logs/calendars; extra copies of Records.
Vital Record . Records wh ich contain information essential for the resumption of operation after a disaster or the reestablishment of the legal and fi nancial status of the organ ization.
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Citations/Regulatory References
14 Cal Code Regs H&S §1 9850.a-d
§1 5095(c) cc §4 100
2 CCR §7287 et seq CCP §336
24 CFR §570.502(b)(3) CCP §337
24 CFR §8.42 CCP §337.5
26 CFR § 1. 148- CCR §10102
5(d )(6)(iii)(e) CFC §104.6
26 CFR §1 .6001 -1 CFR 51 6.5-51 6.6
26 CFR 31 .6001 .1-4 CFR Part 18.42
29 CFR §1 602 et seq GC §6250-6276.48
29 CFR §1 602.31 (CPRA)
29 CFR §1 627.3(a)(5) EC §1 7200, 17400
and (6) EC §1 7302 , 17306
29 CFR §1 627.3(b)(2)
29 CFR §1 627 .3(b)(ii)
EVC §1 045(b)(1 )
29 CFR §1 627 .3(b)(v)
GC § 531 60
8 CCR §1 1040.7(c)
GC §1 29446
8 CCR §1 4307
GC §1 2946
8 CCR §3202(b)( 1)
GC §1 2946
GC §26202.6
8 CCR §3203(b)( 1) GC §26202.6
8 CCR §3204(d)(1 ) et GC §337 et seq seq
8 CCR §3204(d )( 1 ) GC §34090 et seq
Grant Assurance #1 3 GC §34090.5
H&S §1 1 357(a)-(e),
H&S §1 1361 .5
H&S §1 1590 et seq
H&S §1 9850
H&S 11 360(b)
H&S 11 361 (a)
IRC §103
IRC §600 1
IRS §31 .600 1-1(e)(2)
LC §6429(c)
0MB Circ. SA-1 10
OMBA-1 33
PC §1 87, 800 et seq
PC §290 et seq
PC §290 et seq
PC §457 .1
PC §597. 1(d)
PC §799-805 PC
§801 .5
PC §803(c)
PC §832.5
PC §832.5(b)
PC §851 .8
cc §1 351 GC §343 GC §40802 R&T §1 9530
CA Constitution Article GC §43900 et seq
XI II GC §531 60
CFC §104.6 GC §53235.2
GC §1 2946 GC GC §53753(e)(2)
§34458-60 GC §5390 1
GC §81 009(b) GC §6252(e)
PC §802 GC §6254
CBC §1 .8.4.3. 1 GC §81 009(f)(g)
CBC Appendix Chapter GC §9 1 1.2
1, 108.4.3.1 GC §945
Legend :
CBC: California Building Code CC-Civil Code
CCP: Code of Civil Procedures
CCR: Cal ifornia Code of Regulations
CFC: California Fire Code
DFR: Code of Federal Regulations
EC: Election Code
EVC: Evidence Code
GC: Government Code
R&T §1 9530.29
Single Audit Act of
1984
UFC §1 03.34
vc §2547
W&I §781 (a)-(d )
W&I §781
W&I §826(a)-(b)
H&S: Health and Safety Code
IRS: Internal Revenue Service
LC: Labor Code
R&T: Revenue and Taxation Code
UFC: Un iform Fire Code
VC: Vehicle Code
W&I : Welfare and Institution
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AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DA TE:
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
STAFF REPORT
Second Reading and Adoption of a Regular Ordinance Adding New Chapter 1-21 to the Livingston Municipal Code to Implement the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act January 6, 2026
Joaquin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney
Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
Anthony Chavarria, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1 . Waive further reading, including by title only, and adopt a regular ordinance (the "proposed Ordinance") to implement the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act; and
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On November 4, 2025, under City Council meeting agenda item 7.1, staff presented options for the City to opt into the streamlining California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act ("UPCCAA").1 To opt in, the City must adopt both an ordinance and a resolution.
By opting into UPCCAA, the City may undertake-without competitive bidding-public projects $75,000 or less either by engaging a contractor through a direct negotiated contract or purchase order, or by performing the work with City forces using its own labor, equipment, and materials.2 Following staff's November 4, 2025 presentation, the City Council directed staff to modify the proposed regulations so that a contract otherwise awardable by staff (i.e., projects $75,000 or less), must instead be brought to City Council if awarding it would cause the contractor's total $75,000-or-less contracts from the City in that calendar year to reach or exceed $1 50,000.
In response to Council's November 4
th direction, staff incorporated the $1 50,000 aggregate threshold into the proposed resolution (the "Resolution"). For example, if the City has awarded multiple pavement contracts in that $75,000 or less threshold to Acme Company in a calendar year in the total amount of $1 45,000 through direct negotiation without City Council review, then a subsequent $10,000 pavement contract to Acme Company in the same calendar year must be presented to Council for review and approval before award to Acme Company. The Council must review such contract because it would make Acme Company's total $75,000 or less contracts exceed $1 50,000 for that calendar year.
1 Pub. Contract Code § 22000 et seq.
2 Pub. Contract Code, § 22032(a).
On December 16, 2025, the City Council reviewed and conducted a first reading of the proposed Ordinance and the revised Resolution with the $150,000 aggregate threshold. After further discussion, the Council directed an additional contract management measure. Inserted into Section 3 of the Resolution, the additional measure required City Council review and approval for UPCCAA projects over $25,000. The City Council approved the revised Resolution with the new Section 3 with per project $25,000 threshold and approved the first reading of the Proposed Ordinance.
As an example, if a pavement project would require a public works contract in the amount of $26,000, competitive bidding would not be required. However, City Council review and approval of the contract would be required before contract award under Section 3 of the revised Resolution. The adopted, revised Resolution is attached for reference only.
To finalize approval of the City's modified UPCCAA adoption, the City Council must now waive the second reading and adopt the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance would take effect 30 days after adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The attached, proposed Ordinance would not have a direct fiscal impact. However, the City's participation in UPCCAA will likely generate future cost savings by improving efficiency in the contracting process for public works projects, especially for smaller construction projects.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Unsigned Adopted Revised Resolution
Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LIVINGSTON CITY COUNCIL ADDING A
NEW CHAPTER 1-21 TO THE LIVINGSTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO
IMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION
COST ACCOUNTING ACT
WHEREAS, the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act ("UPCCAA"; Public Contract Code §§ 22000 et seq.) establishes uniform procedures for public project bidding and delivery, intended to maximize efficiency and cost savings for local agencies.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the adoption and implementation of UPCCAA procedures will al low the City to more efficiently perform public works and maintenance projects, minimize unnecessary delays, and better safeguard the City's infrastructure.
WHEREAS, streamlined local procedures in accordance with UPCCAA are necessary to meet the City's ongoing and urgent needs for repair, maintenance, and construction of public facilities and services.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt new Livingston Municipal Code ("LMC") Chapter 1-21 to establish UPCCAA procedures in compliance with state law.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings Incorporated. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Ordinance by reference.
Section 2. Amendment. A new Chapter 1-21 is added to the LMC to read as follows:
"Chapter 21 : Public Works Contracting Procedures under the l_lniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act
§ 1-21-1 ADOPTION AND PURPOSE.
This chapter adopts and implements the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act ("UPCCAA": Public Contract Code §§ 22000 et seq.), as amended from time to time. The City elects to become subject to and utilize the uniform construction cost accounting procedures for all public projects and, to the extent authorized by UPCCAA, for maintenance work. § 1-21-2 DEFINITIONS.
The definitions contained in Public Contract Code § 22002 and those promulgated by the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission will apply to this chapter. § 1-21-3 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
ffi.l The City Manager, or designee, will administer all bidding and contract award procedures under this chapter, consistent with UPCCAA.
@)_ All bidding, contract award, and accounting must comply with UPCCAA, the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission's Cost Accounting policies and procedures manual, and all applicable City regulations.
§ 1-21-4 PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS, FORCE ACCOUNT LIMITS, AND BIDDING THRESHOLDS.
ffi}_ No competitive bidding required. Unless limited by City Council resolution, public projects of up to the maximum threshold set by Public Contract Code § 22032(a), as amended. may be performed by city employees by force account, or by negotiated contract or purchase order. without competitive bidding .
.(fil Informal bidding. Public projects exceeding the threshold in Public Contract Code§ 22032(a), but not exceeding the limit in Public Contract Code § 22032(b). may be let to contract by informal bidding as provided in Public Contract Code § 22034 et seq. A notice inviting informal bids must be circulated using one or both of the following alternatives:
.1. Notices inviting informal bids may be mailed. faxes, or emailed to all contractors for the category of work to be bid, as shown on the list developed in accordance with Public Contract Code § 22034(a).
2. Notices inviting informal bids may be mailed to all construction trade journals as specified by the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission in accordance with section 22036 of the Public Contract Code. Additional contractors and/or construction trade journals ma_y be notified at the discretion of the department/agency soliciting bids, provided. however: f the product or service is proprietary in nature such that it can be obtained only from a certain contractor or contractors. the notice inviting informal bids may be sent exclusively to such contractor or contractors .
.(Q Formal bidding. Public projects exceeding the limit in Public Contract Code § 22032(b} must be awarded using formal bidding procedures as specified in Public Contract Code § 22032(c). with public notice and sealed bids, consistent with UPCCAA and this chapter. § 1-21-5 CHANGE ORDERS.
The City Council may delegate authority for approval of contract change orders by resolution, minute_ order adopted at a regular meeting, or as provided in the contract approved by the Council. Any change order exceeding such authorization limits must be approved by the City Council by resolution, minute order, or as otherwise provided by applicable City regulations. § 1-21-6 AWARD AND REJECTION OF BIDS (INFORMAL AND FORMAL BIDDING ONLY). ffi}_ For projects subject to the informal or formal bidding requirements of Public Contract Code §§ 22032(b) and 22032(c), contracts must be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder pursuant to UPCCAA procedures .
.(fil The City Manager or designee may reject any or all bids and waive minor irregularities or informalities, in accordance with law.
§ 1-21-7 CONTRACTOR DISQUALIFICATION AND SUSPENSION.
ffi}_ Contractors may be disqualified, temporarily suspended, or removed from the qualified contractor list or barred from bidding pursuant to procedures established by administrative regulation, which may include but are not limited to: failure to perform satisfactorily on previous contracts, violations of bidding procedures or laws, fraud, or other grounds 12erm itted by law_
.(fil Notice and an opportunity to be heard must be provided before any suspension or removal in non-emergency circumstances.
§ 1-21-8 BID PROTEST PROCEDURES .
.(fil Right to Protest. Any bidder or contractor who claims to be aggrieved in connection with the solicitation. evaluation. or award of a contract subj.!i:lict to this chapter may protest the matter as set forth below .
.(fil Filing Deadline. All protests must be submitted to the City in writing no later than five business da.ys after the City's issuance of notice of int.ant to award or bid resul�. The protest must .set forth tlhe specific grounds, supgorting facts, and requested remedy . .(Q Content of Protest. The written protest must include:
� The name and address of the protester;
2. The title and/or number of the solicitation;
3. A detailed statement pf t.he factual and legal_ grounds 1or the protest. including coJ)ies of relevant documents and evidence;
4. The specific ruling or relief requested .
.(Q..l Stay of Award. If the protest is timely and presents substantial issues, the award of the contract will be st.aved until the p:rotest is resolved, unless the City det�rmines that proce�ing with award is nece�ssary for the. protection of the City's interests. � Response and Review. The City Manager or designee will review the protest, may request and review responses from refevant staff and other interested parties, and may request a meeting with the protester to clarify issues .
.{El Decision. The City Manager or designee must issue a written decision on the protest. stating the reasons for the action taken. The decision will be final and binding . .(fil Non-Exclusive Remedy. The procedures herein are not intended to limit the remedies otherwise available to the City under applicable law or contract. § 1-21-9 REQUIRED BONDS AND INSURANCE.
.(fil For all public works contracts awarded pursuant to this chapter through informal or formal bidding, the contractor must furnish both a payment bond and a performance bond. in amounts not tess than required by applicable law (including Civil Code § 9550 and Pub!ic Contract Code § 20129, as may be amended) .
.(fil The contractor must procure and maintain such insurance (including workers' compensation. general liability. and automobile lia.bilitv. as applicable) as specified in City admin_istratiye regulations and/or bid documents for the duration of the contract. .(Q The City Manager or designee may require additional bonds or insurance coverage as deemed necessary and as set forth in bidding or contract documents . .(Q..l The required forms and documentation must be provided prior to execution of the contract
and commencement of work.
§ 1-21-10 SUPPLEMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; EXECUTION. ffil The City Manager may develop and maintain supplemental administrative regulations. procedures, and forms to implement and maintain compliance with this chapter and UPCCAA.
_{fil The City Manager is authorized to execute all contracts, purchase orders, or other necessary documentation for procurement relat:ed to proiects under § 1�21�4{A) or contracts let and awarded_ by the City Council under § 1-21-4(8) or § 1-21-4(C). § 1-21-1 1 EMERGENCIES.
In cases of emergency, as defined by Public Contract Code § 22035 and § 22050, the City may proceed without adopting plans, speclflcations, or giving notice for bi:ds, provided the action is subsequently ratified as required by law.
§ 1-21-1 2 AMENDMENTS.
Any amendments to UPC.GM or implementing: regulations wm be deamed incorporated into thi1s chapter upon their effective date."
Section 3. Notification to State Controller. The Public Works Director, or designee, is directed to deliver a copy of this Ordinance to the State Controller to give notification of this UPCCAA election.
Section 4. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
Section 5. Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Livingston Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §1 6.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
Section 7. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provision or application and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
Section 8. Recordation; Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the AMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous AMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.
Section 9. Environmental Assessment. The City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance establishing procedures for public project contracting under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act constitutes an administrative activity and is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21 000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations
promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq. , the "CEQA Guidelines"), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15378(b)(2), (4). The adoption of this ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. Accordingly, this Ordinance is not subject to further environmental review under CEQA.
Section 10. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Livingston's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
Section 11. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON THIS _TH DAY OF ______ 2025.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
Marc Barraza Tran, City Attorney
of the City of Livingston
By: ------------- Jose A. Moran, Mayor
of the City of Livingston
I, Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Livingston, California, hereby certify that the foregoing was introduced on the _th day of ___ -, 2025 and duly, passed approved, and adopted by the City Council of Livingston at its regular meeting of ____ ,2025, by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this _th day of 2025.
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
of the City of Livingston
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
A RESOLUTION OF THE LIVINGSTON CITY COUNCIL ELECTING TO
SUBJECT THE CITY TO THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC
CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
CONTRACT CODE § 22030
WHEREAS, under Public Contract Code § 20160 et seq., cities must competitively bid all "public projects" (as defined in Public Contract Code § 201 62) in excess of $5,000 in accordance with specified state law requirements;
Attachment 2
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code § 22000 et seq. (the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act; hereinafter, "UPCCAA"), establishes a uniform cost accounting standard for construction work performed or contracted by local public agencies; WHEREAS, the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission (the "Commission") has developed uniform public construction cost accounting procedures cities' implementation in the performance of, or in the contracting for, public project construction; WHEREAS, Under Public Contract Code § 22030, any city that wishes to avail itself of the alternative procedures for public project bidding and contracting to adopt a resolution to become subject to UPCCAA's procedures and notify the State Controller of such election; and WHEREAS, through adoption of this Resolution, the City Council seeks to subject the City to UPCCAA's procedures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livingston as follows:
Section 1. Approval. Pursuant to Public Contract Code § 22030, the City of Livingston elects to become subject to UPCCAA's procedures and to the Commission's pol icies and procedures manual and cost accounting review procedures, as they may each from time to time be amended.
Section 2. City Council Review Required. No contract subject to award under Public Contract Code § 22032(a) may be awarded to a contractor without City Council review and approval if such contract would make the sum of Public Contract Code § 22032(a) contracts awarded to such contractor by the City equal or exceed $1 50,000 in a calendar year.
Section 3. City Council Review Required for Higher-Dollar Individual Projects.
Notwithstanding Public Contract Code § 22032(a), and as a matter of local approval pol icy, any public project subject to award without competitive bidding under Public Contract Code § 22032(a) that exceeds $25,000 requires City Council review and approval prior to award. This requirement relates solely to City approval authority and does not impose any competitive bidding requirement where none is required by state law.
Section 4. Notification to State Controller. The Public Works Director, or designee, is directed to deliver a copy of this Resolution to the State Controller to give notification of this UPCCAA election.
Section 5. Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-_ is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Livingston at a regular meeting thereof duly held on the 2nd day of December 2025, by the vote recorded as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
of the City of Livingston
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
Marc Barraza Tran, City Attorney
of the City of Livingston
By: ____________ _
Jose A. Moran, Mayor
of the City of Livingston
AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
STAFF REPORT
Continued Public Hearing - Approval to Introduce and Waive the First Reading, Repealing Ordinance No. 650, And
Amending Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Livingston Municipal Code Building Administration Codes and adopting by Reference the California Code of Regulations Title 24, 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards and the 2024 Edition
International Property Code, and to Set a Public Heari ng for January 20, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. to Waive the Second Reading and Adopt the Ordinance.
January 6, 2026
Miguel Galvez, Contract City Planner
Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
1. Find that the proposed ordinance amendment is exempt under the provisions of the Cal ifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061 (b)(3) 2, Introduce and Waive the first reading of the Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 1 of the City of Livingston Municipal Code, Repealing Ordinance No. 650, and Replacing Livingston Municipal Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, "Building Administration Codes" to Adopt the 2025 Cal ifornia Building Code, 2025 Cal ifornia Mechanical Code, 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, 2025 Cal ifornia Plumbing Code, 2025 Cal ifornia Electrical Code, 2025 Cal ifornia Historical Building Code, 2025 Energy Code, 2025 Cal ifornia Green Building Standards Code, 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 Cal ifornia Residential Building Code, 2025 Cal ifornia Wi ldland-Urban Interface code and all appendices attached thereto.
3. Set a Public Hearing for January 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM, to waive the second reading and adopt the ordinance.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Cal ifornia Building Standards Commission (BSC), an entity within the Cal ifornia Consumer Services Agency, develops the Cal ifornia Building Standards Code known as the Cal ifornia Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24. Cities and Counties are required by state law to enforce the CCR Title 24 (Health and Safety Code Sections: 17950, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, 17960, 18938(b) , 18941 , 18948 and 18951 .5).
The BSC develops the State's Building Standards by amending the existing model codes, known as the International Building Codes, which are enforced nationally, and publishes the 1
amendments along with the body of the model codes in twelve parts. The BSC adopted and approved the 2025 Edition of the Cal ifornia Building Standards, CCR Title 24, Parts: 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 and published them on July 1, 2025, and with an effective of January 1, 2026.
The twelve CCR Title 24 parts are as follows:
Part 1, 2025 California Administrative Code
Part 2, 2025 California Building Code, Vol. 1, and Vol. 2 Part 2.5, 2025 California Residential Code
Part 3, 2025 California Electrical Code
Part 4, 2025 California Mechanical Code
Part 5, 2025 California Plumbing Code
Part 6, 2025 California Energy Code
Part 7, 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (new) Part 8, 2025 California Historical Building Code
Part 9, 2025 California Fire Code
Part 10, 2025 California Existing Building Code
Part 11, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code
Part 12, 2025 California Referenced Standards Code
The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) is the responsible State body for all building code development. Every three (3) years, the CBSC conducts code development hearings to gain input from developers, building officials, local and state government leaders, and other interested parties to review the Building Code Standards for the State of California. These standards contain the minimum building requirements for the State of California and are automatically adopted by local jurisdictions. Although each new edition contains minor technical changes, these changes can be incorporated in the design of the projects and do not have a significant impact on constructability.
The public hearing was opened during the November 18, 2025, City Council Meeting. One person spoke asking if all of the referenced attachments to the 2025 California Wi ldland-Urban Interface Code needed to be adopted. The public hearing was continued to al low staff to review the request. After speaking with the County Fire Marshal's office, adoption of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, including attachments is appropriate.
ANALYSIS:
The objective is to produce a practical building code that ensures public safety while implementing the most efficient technology available to conserve the state's natural resources and energy use.
California's building code is appl icable to every commercial and residential structure in the state.
It is mandatory that each jurisdiction within the State of California implement these codes. In order to effectively accomplish this, each jurisdiction must adopt rules and requirements for administering these codes. Title 4 of the Livingston Municipal Code contains the City's Building regulations. The proposed ordinance would adopt by reference several State of California building-related codes contained in Title 24 of the Cal ifornia Code of Regulations, including the California Building Code, the California Mechanical Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Historical Building Code, the California Energy Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the Fire Code, and the California Residential Building Code.
The BSC does not mandate the adoption of specific administrative provisions within the model codes. Therefore, cities and counties must adopt ordinances specifically stating how they will 2
administer the State's Building Standards. This allows local jurisdictions to make changes appropriate to each jurisdiction's need.
A local jurisdiction may adopt by reference the Cal ifornia Building Standards pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17958 and Government Code section 50022.2. Notice of the adoption by reference must comply with Government Code sections 50022.3 and 6066.
Attached to this item, Attachments 1 and 2 are the official bulletins issued by the BSC to the local jurisdictional Building Officials and other interested parties. The bulletins provides the local jurisdictions with the statewide effective date, availability of the code, and the notification of enforcement responsibility.
Key changes from the 2022 adoption to 2025 Code editions include:
• Amendment to the 2025 California Building Code Part 1, to clarify and provide consistency between the codes for fire resistive requirements supporting fire-rated construction. • Adoption of the 2025 California Building Code Part 2 Appendix H Signs, to provide specific code provisions for the installation of signs.
• Amendment to the 2025 California Electrical Code Part 3, clarifying the separation requirement for conductors of different services, to provide additional safety to service personnel when working on electrical equipment.
Assembly Bill 130
Assembly Bill 130 (signed into law June 30, 2025) introduces significant reforms to how California adopts and applies building codes, particularly for residential development. Its purpose is to provide certainty for builders, reduce costs tied to frequent code changes, and align regulations with housing and climate goals. See Attachment 3 - California Building Standards Commission Information Bulletin 25-03:
Key Provisions:
1. Moratorium on Residential Building Code Changes
From October 1, 2025, to June 1, 2031 , state and local agencies may not adopt new or amended building standards affecting residential units. •
Intended to prevent costly mid-cycle changes that disrupt housing projects.
2. Exceptions to the Moratorium
• Emergency health & safety standards.
• Amendments from the State Fire Marshal, including Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire safety.
• Home hardening (fire safety) requirements.
• Changes tied to an adopted General Plan greenhouse gas reduction strategy (e.g. , mixed-fuel or all-electric policies).
3 Model Home Compliance Provision
• Builders may use the building codes in effect at the time a model home design is approved for up to 10 years ( or until project completion, whichever comes first). EX: Building permit applications dated after 1/1/2026 for Individual Lots will be allowed to use the approved 2022 building code edition Master Plans for that approved development until expiration.
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If the design is substantially changed, the updated codes will apply. 3
• This provision ensures predictability and reduces redesign costs.
Copies of the 2025 CCR Title 24 and 2021 IPMC are avai lable for review at the City of Livingston's Community Development Department located at 141 6 C Street, Livingston, CA 95334. The 2025 CCR Title 24 is also available on the BSC's website: https://www.dqs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes . The 2024 IPMC is available on the International Code Council's website:
https://codes. iccsafe.org/content/lPMC2021 P1 .
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), there is no possibility that the ordinance adoption (which is an administrative action) may have a significant effect on the environment.
POLICY ISSUE:
An update to Title 4 of the Livingston Municipal Code is mandated as a result of the State's update to the CCR. Up-to-date building standards, reflecting local business practices, are necessary to ensure the development of a safe and healthy community.
In accordance with Government Code Section 50022.3, the City Council must schedule a public hearing after the first reading of the title of the proposed ordinance. The Ordinance and Code needs to be available for public review at least 15 days before the public hearing. The public notice of the consideration of the ordinance for adoption needs to be published once a week for 2 weeks prior to the hearing. The Public Hearing Notice was publ ished on October 29, 2025, for a public hearing date of November 18, 2025. The public hearing was opened and continued. A new public hearing was published on Friday, December 19, 2025, for the City Council Meeting of January 6, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENT($):
1. Cal ifornia Building Standards Commission Information Bul letin 25-01
2. California Building Standards Commission Information Bulletin 25-02
3. California Building Standards Commission Information Bulletin 25-03
4. Proposed Title 4 Ordinance Amendment
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Attachment 1
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION
2525 Natomas Par11 Drive, Suite 130
Sacramento, California 95833-2936
(916) 263-0916
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION
INFORMATION BULLETIN 25-01
DATE:
TO:
July 1, 2025
LOCAL BUILDING DEPARTMENTS
STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS
INTERESTED PARTIES
SUBJECT: 2025 Cal ifornia Building Standards Code - Now Available This Information Bulletin announces the publication of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, the effective date and appl ication of the codes, avai lability, as well as enforcement responsibil ity.
The 2025 California Bui lding Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations (Title 24) was published July 1 , 2025, and is now available for purchase.
Effective Date and Application of the 2025 Cal ifornia Building Standards Code January 1, 2026, is the statewide effective date for the 2025 California Building Standards Code, as established by the Cal ifornia Building Standards Commission (CBSC). In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 18938.5, all applications for building permits submitted on or after January 1, 2026, are subject to compliance with the 2025 California Building Standards Code.
The 2022 Cal ifornia Building Standards Code remains in effect and is appl icable to all plans and specifications related to construction performed where the appl ication for a building permit is received on or before December 31 , 2025.
Availability of the 2025 California Building Standards Code The 2025 edition of Title 24 may be purchased from the following publishers:
• International Code Council (ICC)
Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
ICC Online Store: shop.iccsafe.org
Telephone: ICC Store (800) 786-4452
• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Parts 4 and 5
IAPMO Online Store: www.iapmomembership.org
Telephone: (909) 472-4208
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Part 3
NFPA Online Store: www.nfpa.org
Telephone: (800) 344-3555
The thirteen parts of Title 24 may be accessed through the California Buildina Standards Commission website https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/codes.
Enforcement Responsibility
Title 24 is the minimum standard established in law for the design and construction of buildings and structures in California. State law mandates that local governments enforce these regulations or enforce local ordinances containing qualified reasonably necessary and generally more restrictive building standards than those provided in the California Building Standards Code.
Exceptions are building standards applicable to hospitals, state buildings, public schools and col leges, and other occupancies that are subject to enforcement by state agencies.
For detai led information regarding enforcement responsibilities refer to Part 1 of Title 24 and Chapter 1 of most Parts of Title 24 .
References in law pertaining to enforcement responsibility include, but are not limited to, Health and Safety Code Sections 17950, 17958, 17958.5, 17958. 7, 17960, 18938 and 18941 .5. Additional information may be found in CBSC's guide, It's your Building Department. This guide was developed to aid elected officials and executive managers of local governments in understanding the roles and responsibilities of their building departments which are established in state law.
Amendment by Local Ordinance
Local ordinances that amend Title 24 building standards are subject to requirements of California law and must be ratified and filed for each triennial edition of Title 24.
Generally, local ordinances must implement standards which are more restrictive than the building standards approved/adopted by the CBSC. Local ordinances containing building standards must be filed with CBSC, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, or the State Historical Building Safety Board, as appropriate, before they are effective and operative.
References in law pertaining to local ordinance adoption include, but are not limited to, Health and Safety Code Sections 13143.5, 17950, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, 18938, 18941.5 and 18959. The Local Code Ordinances webpage on CBSC's website has a number of helpful resources including the 2022 edition of the Guide for Local Amendments of Building Standards, examples of ordinances that were filed in accordance with state law, and the updated California Code Adoption for Local Jurisdictions video.
2025 Title 24 California Code Changes
Please see CBSC's 2025 Title 24 California Code Changes document (or web page) for details of California code changes in the individual parts of Title 24 that were amended by state agencies during the 2024 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle. They will be listed by chapter, agency, and sections within each part, as appropriate. This information wi ll be made available as both a downloadable PDF document and on the CBSC Resources webpage in the coming weeks.
Questions or comments regarding the subject of this information bulletin should be directed to CBSC's staff at (916) 263-0916 or via email at [email protected].
Stoyan Bumbalov
Executive Director
Attachmen
t 2
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION
2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130
Sacramento, California 95833-2936
(916) 263-0916
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION
INFORMATION BULLETIN 25-02
DATE:
TO:
August 20, 2025
LOCAL BUILDING DEPARTMENTS
STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS
INTERESTED PARTIES
SUBJECT: 2025 California Build ing Standards Code - Local Ordinance Filing Requirements, Accessibility Recommendations, and Passage of AB 130 The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to notify locat jurisdicticns and code users cf changes impacting ihe ordinance filing requirements for the recent1y completed 2024 Triennial Code Adoption Cy,cle that resulted ln the 2025 Californla Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Gode o Regu(ationlil (Title 24)1 including the reques tha ordinances be filed In an accessible format so they ca be posted directly o . the C,alifomra BuHdlng Standards Commtssron (C.BSC) website. This Information BulJettn also serves to bnng attention to requirements of s.tc1te law establishing the application of Tlllle 24, and how locaJ government must enforce its provisions as applicable, may enac mme restrictive ret1uiremsnts 'fo,r local conditions, Eldop • �dmfri ls ra ·ve reg ula 'ons and approve allematives .. This bulle In supersedes atl other information bulletins prev·ously issued by CBSG on this subject.
Referenced State Law and Code
AH state laws refer-enoed hereln may be viewed at the Californ ia: Leglsrative I nforma tion websi e http:llleginfoJegislature.ca.gov/. The thirteen parts of the California Cocie of RegulaUons. TlUe 24 may ba accessed through the Califom,a Bu lding Standards Commlssion website https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC. Referenced Californta Code of Regulatlons, Tit e 25 . and provisions may tie v1ewed at the Office ot Admln stra t1-ve LaJ website ht!ps:/loa tea.gov/.
Applicability
The applica·b·lity of TlU.e 24 ls ldentffied in , he CaUfom·a Heam, and Safety Code (HSC), which rs state law. Within 1h1:J HSG there are two bodles of law addressing he application ,of Titte 24. First is the Ca!ifomia BuUding Standards Law, located in HSC Division 13, Part 2.5, commencing with Section 8901. and the seoond is u,e State Housing law, located in HSC IJivision 13. Part 1.5, commencin. wUh Se-ctlor1 17910.
These: provisions of law establisi7 tha Title 24, as published , and incorpo.rating, the latest editions of setected model codes, is the applicable, code for a11 build'lng ,occupancies
throughout the state. Model codes by themselves do not include all appl icable requirements for the design and construction of buildings in California. (The term "occupancy" as used in the California Building Standards Code is the method of classifying all buildings as to their designated use as structures).
Additionally, the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has adopted regulations implementing the State Housing Law in the Cal ifornia Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1 (Title 25) for residential structures subject to the State Housing Law. These regulations, Title 24, and the requirements of the State Housing Law, are applicable throughout the state.
Local Government Adoption of Title 24 by Ordinance
• Title 24 is applicable to all occupancies throughout Californ ia as per HSC Sections 17950 and 18938(b). If a local government does not adopt Title 24 by ordinance, Title 24 becomes the applicable code for all building occupancies by default as per HSC Section 17958.
• The State Housing Law requires local building department enforcement of the Law, building standards, and implementation of regulations of the Department of Housing and Community Development for residential structures. HSC, Sections 17950 and 18948.
• Local government should work closely with its legal counsel to develop an adopting ordinance pursuant to Government Code, Section 50020, et. seq., express findings for any amendment of Title 24, and provide for enforcement of Title 24.
Amendment by Local Ordinance
Local governments may amend Title 24, including the adoption of appendices, and the regulations of the Department of Housing and Community Development in Title 25 applicable to residential structures. The provisions of law that permit these local government amendments contain subtle differences.
Local governments may also adopt other model codes, provided the adoption of such model codes does not confl ict with state law, building standards or other adopted Cal ifornia regulations.
Local Government Amendments under the Building Standards Law The Building Standards Law takes a straightforward approach to amendments by local governments.
• The governing body of a local ju risdiction shall make express findings that amendments to the building standards, including green building standards , and adoption of appendices contained in Title 24 are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. HSC, Sections 17958. ?(a) and 18941 .5(b).
• Local governments are not limited in their authority to establish more restrictive and reasonably necessary building standards, including green building standards, than those contained in Title 24. HSC, Section 18941 .5 (b). 0 The local amendments are not effective or operative until a copy of the express findings and the amendments, with the amendments expressly marked and identified as to the appl icable findings, have been filed with the California Building Standards Commission. HSC, Section 17958. 7(a).
Local Government Amendments under the State Housing Law The State Housing Law provides for amendment of building standards related to residential construction and for amendment of Title 25. • The governing body of a local jurisdiction shall make an express finding that amendments to either the building standards, including green building standards, and the adoption of appendices for residential construction contained in Title 24, or the regulations of the Department of Housing and Community Development contained in Title 25, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. HSC, Sections, 17958.5 and 17958.?(a).
There is an exception in Title 25, Section 52 to the requirement for an express finding where alternate abatement procedures are determined by the local enforcement agency to be the equivalent of those contained in Title 25. • Unlike the California Building Standards Law, there is no specific requirement in the State Housing Law that local government amendments provide either more restrictive building standards, including green building standards, than those contained in Title 24, or more restrictive regulations than those contained in Title
25. However, Title 24 provisions are the minimum standards, thus local amendments must be equivalent or more restrictive, but not less restrictive. HSC, Sections, 17958.5, 17958.7(a), and 18941 .5(b)
e, The local amendments are not effective or operative until a copy of the express findings and the amendments, with the amendments expressly marked and identified as to the applicable findings, have been filed with the Cal ifornia Building Standards Commission. HSC, Section 17958.7(a).
Filings with the California Building Standards Commission Fil ings submitted to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) are reviewed and processed in the following manner:
• The absence of a fi ling with CBSC of local government amendments implies that Title 24 is appl icable within that local jurisdiction without amendment. HSC, Section 17958.
o Local ordinances that only adopt Title 24 by reference without amendments need not be filed with the California Building Standards Commission or the Department of Housing and Community Development. Refer to HSC, Section 18909 regarding a local regulation that is not deemed a building standard and does not require fi ling.
• CBSC is not authorized by law to evaluate the merits of the express findings that support the local climatic, geological, or topographical (environmental for CALGreen) conditions necessitating its amendments.
• CBSC may reject, in writing, any fi lings by local governments proposing to adopt and amend model codes adopted by California without California amendments included. Only Title 24, incorporating model codes and including California amendments by the state agencies, and the related regulations of the Department of Housing and Community Development, are subject to adoption and amendment by local governments. HSC, Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7. ., CBSC may reject, in writing, a local government fi ling for the following reasons :
No express finding was submitted with the proposed amendments. HSC, Section 17958. 7.
The proposed amendments are not expressly marked and identified as to the applicable express findings. HSC, Section 18941 .5. 1'.i There is no evidence by signature(s), certification of the city/county clerk, transmittal letter or other reasonable means to validate that the express findings were a lawful action of the governing body of the local jurisdiction . • CBSC will issue a letter to the local enforcement agency stating that the code modifications are accepted for filing when they meet the requirements of Health and Safety Code Sections 17958. 7 and 18941 .5.
Local Amendments for Universal Design in Housing
HSC Section 17959 authorizes local ordinances for universal design in residential occupancies based on guidelines and the Universal Design Model Ordinance developed by HCD. In general, the HCD model ordinance applies to new or substantially rehabilitated single-family, duplex, and triplex residential dwellings, except for custombuilt homes, that are not otherwise subject to the accessibil ity requirements in Part 2 of Title 24. These ordinances are filed with HCD.
Local Amendments for Shelter Crisis
Government Code (GOV) Sections 8698.3 and 8698.4 permit local jurisdictions to adopt ordinances to add ress shelter crises arising from homelessness or a natural disaster, such as fire. These local jurisdictions, upon declaring a shelter crisis, may adopt reasonable local standards and procedures for the design, site development and operation of shelters in lieu of compliance with state and local building approval procedures or state housing, health , habitability, planning, zoning or safety standards, procedures and laws. To assist locals with quickly adopting shelter crisis reg ulations, Appendix Q of the CBC and Appendix CJ of the CRC are available for adoption by ordinance without the need for express findings. Appendices Q and CJ are the minimum standards that must be met by a local shelter crisis ordinance. Refer to HCD's Information Bulletin 2020-09 for filing of Emergency Housing Ordinances with HCD.
Local Amendments under the Fire Protection District Law Local government amendments to building standards in Title 24 adopted by the State Fire Marshal for fire and panic safety that are more stringent are permitted under this provision of state law for fire protection districts organized under HSC, Division 12, Part
2.7. There are differences in how these amendments are implemented. These ordinances are filed with HCD.
Local Amendments for Energy Conservation
Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 25402.1 (h)(2) allows more stringent local amendments to the energy oonservation provisions in thti Californ·a Energy Code. Tftle 24 Part 6, and the California Green Building Standards. Code. Part 11 (aisa known as ''CALGreen"). The CalHOmia AdminlstraUve Code. Title 24, Part 1 , Chapter 10, Sectiori 1 0-106, reqt1ires local government to ga[n approval from the California 'Energy Commission (CEC) for any local energy conservation requirement more restrictive than the regulations in the Energy Code and/or CALGreen Code. Filed with CBSC and application approval by the CEC.
Local Amendments under the State Historical Building Code HSC, Division 13, Part 2.7 (the State Historical Building Code), Section 18959 (f), authorizes local government to make amendments to the California Historical Building Code, Part 8 of Title 24, for qualified historical buildings. Filed with the State Historical Building Safety Board.
Local Amendments under the Earthquake Protection Law
CBSC does not review ordinances developed pursuant to the Earthquake Protection Law (HSC Section 19100, et seq.) relative to seismic retrofit standards for seismically hazardous buildings. HSC Section 19165 requires these amendments be fi led with HCD for informational purposes.
Local Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units
Local amendments developed for the purpose of regulating accessory dwelling units pursuant to GOV Section 65852.2 are subject to the requirements of those provisions of law and local building code requirements that apply to detached dwellings. Filed with HCD.
Note: Refer to Guidebooks for Local Jurisdictions for detailed filing requirements for each of these types of amendments.
Submitting Accessible Documents for Posting on CBSC's Website In accordance with GOV Sections 7 405, 11 135 and 11546. 7, in order for ordinances to be posted to CBSC's website for viewing or downloading by the public, they must be provided in a format that is accessible to persons with disabilities. The applicable standards for accessible documents are as follows:
a, Meet WCAG 2.0 AA (see * below) standards for document attributes including headers, lists, tables, alternative text for images (including signatures and logos), font and text styles, color and/or meaningful links
CBSC will review submitted documents for accessibil ity and will not be able to remediate those that do not meet these standards. When an ordinance document is not accessible, CBSC's local amendments webpage will only list the identification number of the ordinance. Constituents will then be able to request a copy by contacting CBSC or the local jurisdiction.
CBSC highly encourages jurisdiction staff to obtain training in creating accessible documents to proactively meet the needs of constituents now and in the future. Some resources for accessibility information and training are:
• California Department of Technology (CDT) Web Accessibility Training at cdt.ca.gov/workforce-development/course-schedule/
• California Department of Rehabilitation {DOR) Accessibility at https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/Accessibility
• *Web Content Accessibility Guidel ines (WCAG) by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) at www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/
Local Administrative Ordinances
Local regulations necessary to carry out procedures by a city, county, or city and county relating to civi l, administrative, or criminal procedures and remedies available for enforcing code violations, and that do not establish building standards, may be enacted without meeting the requirements of HSC, Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941 .5.
However, amendments to administrative provisions in Title 24 that relate to the implementation or enforcement of a building standard that do not have express findings that each amendment is reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmental conditions and/or are not expressly marked is reason for rejection of the filing.
An example of an amendment of an administrative requirement necessitating an express finding is where a local ordinance changes when a permit is required by modifying the height provision for a fence. The administrative provisions of Title 24 do not require a permit for fencing not over 7 feet in height. A local ordinance changing the height requirement to 6 feet necessitates a permit, and compliance with design provisions (building standards) would be mandatory, thereby implementing or enforcing a building standard.
Local Approval of Alternatives
Local building departments have authority under HSC, Section 17951 (e) to allow alternative materials and methods of construction that are not specifically adopted in Title 24. Said section is from the State Housing Law with appl ication to the design and construction of hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartments, condominiums, and dwellings. Thus, an alternative material or method of construction not specifically adopted in Title 24 may be approved on a case-by-case basis for residential structure
construction under the conditions stated in HSC, Section 17951 (e), without the need for a local ordinance or code amendment. Additionally, Chapter 1 of various parts of Title 24 al lows for the use of alternate materials, design, and methods of construction for both residential and nonresidential occupancies.
Note on the Passage of Assembly Bill 130 (Chapter 22, Statutes of 2025) Many of lhe laws govem·ng the local amendment (crdi ance) flling process referenced in t11ls bulletfn were recently amende by budge trailer bfl AB 130, statutes which bscame effective June 30, 2025 (see Sieetions 29-3 1 and 37-42 of lhe bill}. This bll,I enacts a moratorium on state and focal buHd"ng st,mdards affec 'ng residenua occupancies , as specUied , and becomes ope·ralive October 1. 2025. It is important to note that the process outlined tn thfs bufletfn an:d the laws g.ovemlng thrs process rsn-1ain in effect through September 30, 2025. As such, all filings nf local amendmen s to Title 24 received by CBSC throu9h September 301 2025 a e subject to the exlsting laws cited herein, However, local ameno'ment ordinances recefVed by case on or after October 1, 2025 will be .subject to the new req uirements ouUi ed in AB 30 which requfre,s CBSC to reject a modification or change to any building sta. dard affecting a res·dential unit unless the submitted fll .rig establishes ha one cf he statutory conditions ts me CBSC wHl soon issue a subsequent ·ntormation bu!lefln on how AB ·1 30 revises the existing local amendment riling process appficable to mdfna. res received cm or after October 1, 2025. To recei-ve this bulletin and other relevant information, p;lease subscribe to our mailing list on the CBSC Contact webpage,
Additional Resources
The LoaaJ__Co-de Ordinances webpage on CBSC. s website has a numbe. of nefpful resources rncfudlng the 2022 edH�on of the Guida (or Local Amendm!:inls o, BuiJdina Srandard§, Uie 2022 Califomia Code AdoptJon for Local Juris-dictions video presentation and a,
l,[s of acceptable ordinances that were flied in accordance wltl'I state law. Tliis video is a joint effort with the California Butlding Standards Commisslon1 JAS Pacific, and the lnternaiUonal Cods Council. We highly recommend rev1ewing llie gu ide and video after readlng this bulletin. as hese addltional resources provide an In-depth overview of required ordi1nance fmngs with numerous state agenci.es end the approval of ce-rta n buHdlng1 standards sucn a.s amendments to the California Energy Code1 Part 6 of Title 24. AddiNonaUy, please see BSC Information Bu!letln 25-01 Announcing 2025 Codes.
Questions or comments regarding the contents of this information bul letin should be directed to CBSC's staff at (916) 263-0916 or via email at [email protected].
Stoyan Bumbalov
Executive Director
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION
2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130
Sacramento, California 95833-2936
(916) 263-0916 FAX (916) 263-0959
Attachment 3
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION
INFORMATION BULLETIN 25-03
DATE:
TO:
SUBJECT:
September 22, 2025
LOCAL BUILDING DEPARTMENTS
STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS
CBSC INTERESTED PARTIES
AB 130 (Chapter 22, Statutes of 2025) and Impact on Process for Local Amendments to Title 24, California Building Standards Code
The purpose of this information bulletin is to alert local building departments, state agencies and departments, and interested parties of new requirements in the California Health & Safety Code (HSC) relating to changes in laws governing the Title 24 building standard local amendment process.
Background
Budget trailer bl!l AB 130 (Chapter 22. Statutes of 2025, see Sections 29-31 and 37-42 of the bill) became effective June 30, 2025, and enacted a moratorium on state and local building standards affecting residential units beginning October 1, 2025, and ending June 1, 2031 . This bulletin seeks to provide local agencies guidance on these new laws now in effect.
Residential Units Not Defined
The scope of the moratorium on residential building standards enacted by AB 130 encompasses "residential units," which is currently not defined in statute and regulation.
As such, the commission interprets this to mean all Residential Group R occupancies, as listed in Section 310 of the California Building Code (Part 2 of Title 24 ), as well as detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, as listed in the California Residential Code (Part 2.5 of Title 24 ). Specifically, the residential Group R occupancies listed in Section 31 0 of the CBC would include Residential Groups R-1 , R-2, R-2.1 , R2.2, R-3, R-3.1, and R-4.
6-year Moratorium on Local Amendments Affecting Residential Units AB 130 amends Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 relative to local amendments to Title 24, and prohibits cities and counties from making changes that are applicable to residential units, unless one of the following conditions is met:
(1 ) The changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously fi led by the governing body of the city or county and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.
The commission interprets this to mean a local amendment applicable to residential units being carried fotward from a previously filed ordinance (i.e., an ordinance amending the 2022 edition of Title 24) with no material change in regulatory effect to the existing standards.
(2) The commission deems those changes or modifications necessary as emergency standards to protect health and safety.
The commission interprets this to mean a local ordinance that has been adopted on an emergency and/or urgency basis in order to protect the health and safety of the regulated community, and necessitates an emergency/urgency finding or justification be included with the ordinance along with other findings required by state law. (3) The changes or modifications relate to home hardening.
The term "home hardening" is not defined in statute or regulation. As such, the commission interprets this to mean local amendments to the California Wild/and-Urban Interface Code (Part 7 of Title 24). For local amendments that pertain to home hardening outside of Part 7, the commission may review in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
(4) The building standards relate to home hardening and are proposed for adoption by a fire protection district pursuant to Section 13869.7.
As a reminder, local amendments made by fire protection districts are required to be filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), not the California Building Standards Commission. If such ordinances are submitted to the commission, they will be referred to HCD for consideration. (5) The changes or modifications are necessary to implement a local code amendment that is adopted to align with a general plan approved on or before June 10, 2025, and that permits mixed-fuel residential construction consistent with federal law while also incentivizing all-electric construction as part of an adopted greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy.
The commission strongly recommends local agencies include the following information in their filed ordinance:
1. Clearly identify the adopted greenhouse gas reduction strategy and general plan approved on or before June 10, 2025, and
2. Clearly explain how the ordinance incentivizes all-electric construction and complies with federal law in permitting mixed-fuel residential construction.
The commission, in determining that a modification or change meets any of the criteria contained in paragraphs (1 ) through (5) above, may rely on a statement by the local agency to that effect.
The commission strongly recommends local agencies include a statement that cites the specific exception(s) from AB 130 that authorize all code changes affecting residential units contained within the filed ordinance. The commission will review this statement, along with reviewing the details of each local ordinance submitted to ensure compliance with these new laws.
Local Administrative Standards
The definition of "Building Standard" in Health and Safety Code Section 18909 includes the following statement relative to administrative standards:
Health and Safety Code Section 18909(c) "Building standard" includes a regulation or rule relating to the implementation or enforcement of a building standard not otherwise governed by statute, but does not include the adoption of procedural ordinances by a city or other public agency relating to civil, administrative, or criminal procedures and remedies available for enforcing code violations."
While the definition of "Building Standard" does not include specified administrative provisions, AB 130 authorizes changes or modifications related to administrative practices that are proposed for adoption during the intervening period pursuant to Section 18942, and exclusively result in any of the following:
(A) Reductions in time for a local agency to issue a postentitlement permit. (B) Alterations to a local agency's postentitlement fee schedule. (C) Modernization of, or adoption of, new permitting platforms and software utilized by the local agency.
(D) Reductions in cost of internal operation for a local agency. (E) Establishment, alteration, or removal of local programs related to enforcement of building code violations or complaints alleging building code violations.
These administrative changes or modifications made may be fi led with the commission and shall be reviewed by the commission, in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development, within 60 days of receipt, if requested by the local agency.
The commission interprets this to mean that a local jurisdiction is not required to include these or other administrative provisions which are not building standards within their ordinance, but they may if they choose. However, the commission and department will only review the administrative provisions specified in paragraphs (A) through (E) above if formally requested by the local agency, and requires the local agency to include this formal request in the cover letter or transmission email included with the ordinance filing.
Model Home Design Exception
AB 130 also amended Health and Safety Code 18938.5 relative to model home designs. Notwithstanding other laws, AB 130 authorizes that "the state and local building standards in effect at the time an application for a building permit is submitted, for a residential dwelling based on a model home design approved under those standards, shall apply to all future residential dwellings based on that approved model home design in the same jurisdiction , unless the model home design substantially changes at a later date or 10 years have passed since the building permit for the model home design was approved by the jurisdiction, whichever comes first." The commission notes this new provision does not directly affect the programs, policies and laws under its purview (e.g., review/processing of state and local amendments, administration of the building standard code adoption process, codification and publication of Title 24, etc.). Therefore, the commission is unable to provide guidance on this statute and recommends local jurisdictions consult with their legal counsel and/or relevant industry associations.
Next Steps
In most cases, the commission cannot interpret statute on behalf of local authorities having jurisdiction. Due to the breadth and scope of AB 130 and its impact on the Title 24 local amendment process, the commission's goal is to provide uniform guidance to local jurisdictions and the regulated community and will continue to do so in the months ahead. Once again, the commission recommends that local jurisdictions consult with their legal counsel when implementing these new laws.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact our office at (91 6) 263-091 6 or email your inquiry to [email protected].
Stoyan Bumbalov
Executive Director
Attachment 4
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 1 OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON MUNICPAL CODE, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 650 AND REPLACING LIVINGSTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 4, CHAPTER 1, "BUILDING ADMINISTRATION CODES" TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 MECHNICAL CODE, 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 ENERGY CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AND 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE AND
ALL APPENDICES ATTACHED THERETO
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to adopt by reference the 2025 edition of the California Bui lding Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations - Part 2, Volume I & II (California Building Code); Part 4 (California Mechanical Code); Part 5 (California Plumbing Code); Part 3 (California Electrical Code); Part 6 (California Energy Code); Part 7 (California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; Part 11 (California Green Building Standards Code); Part 2.5 (California Residential Building Code); and Part 9 (201 9 Cal ifornia Fire Code), subject to the definitions, clarifications, and the amendments set forth in this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance will establish minimum building requirements and standards for the protection of public safety, health, property, and welfare of the City of Livingston. This Ordinance is adopted under the authority of Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code section 17950 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the amendments proposed by this Ordinance are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") requirements pursuant to Section 15061 (b )(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because as a series of text amendments and additions, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment and furthermore the Ordinance is not a project under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidel ines.
WHEREAS the amendments to either the building standards, including green building standards, and the adoption of appendices for residential construction contained in Title 24, or the regulations of the Department of Housing and Community Development contained in Title 25, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. HSC, Sections, 17958.5 and 17958.7(a). There is an exception in Title 25, Section 52 to the requirement for an express finding where alternate abatement procedures are determined by the local enforcement agency to be the equivalent of those contained in Title 25
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are made a part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Findings. The City Council hereby finds as follows:
A.. CEQA Compliance. The proposed amendments in this Ordinance are exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibil ity that this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment and also under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b )(5), as the amendments are not considered a project. The proposed amendments to the Livingston Municipal Code are a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
B. General Plan Consistency. The amendments made to the Livingston Municipal Code pursuant to this Ordinance are consistent with the adopted 1999 General Plan. The amendments will not be causing any changes in conflict with the City's General Plan and will promote public safety.
C. Publication. Notice required pursuant to Government Code sections 6066 and 50022.3, of this Ordinance is deemed sufficient to give notice to interested persons of the purpose of the Ordinance and the subject matter contained herein.
SECTION 3. Livingston Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 650 is hereby repealed in its entirety and Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Livingston Municipal Code entitled "Building Administration Codes" shall be replaced with the following:
Section
"TITLE 4: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1:
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION CODES
4-1-1 Administration and Enforcement
4-1 -2 Definitions
4-1-3 California Building Code
4-1-3-1 Permit Procedure
4-1 -3-2 Additional Perm it Requirements
4-1-4 California Mechanical Code
4-1-5 International Property Maintenance Code
4-1-6 California Plumbing Code
4-1 -7 California Electrical Code
4-1 -8 California Historical Building Code
4-1-9 California Energy Code
4-1-10 California Green Standards Code
4-1-1 1 California Fire Code
4-1 -12 California Residential Building Code
4-1 -13 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
§4-1-1:
§ 4-1-2:
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEM ENT .
The building division is hereby established within the Community Development Department under the supervision of the chief building official.
DEFINITIONS.
§ 4-1-3
§ 4-1-3-1
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD OF APPEALS.
BUILDING OFFICIAL,
ADMINISTRATIVE
AUTHORITY, CHIEF
OR CODE
ENFORCEM ENT
CONSTRUCTION.
Whenever the term BOARD OF APPEALS appears
in this chapter or in any of the codes ref erred to
herein, it shall mean the City Council, sitting as an
appeals board.
Whenever the terms BUILDING OFFICIAL,
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY, CHIEF or CODE
OFFICER. ENFORCEM ENT OFFICER appear in
this chapter, or in any of the codes hereinafter
referred to, they shall mean the building official,
administrative authority or code enforcement officer
as referred to in the code, and any assistant deputy
or employee assigned to the building inspection
section and designated by the director of community
development department to serve in such capacity.
Whenever the term CONSTRUCTION
appears in this chapter or in any of the codes
referred to herein, it shall include construction,
erection, modification, enlargement, alteration,
conversion, additions, or movements of structures.
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Building Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein, except that neither this nor any future adoptions shall have any effect on the enforceabi lity of §§ 4-1-3-1 and 4-1-3-2 of this code. The city hereby reaffirms all previously made and legally required findings relating to those code sections.
PERMIT PROCEDURE.
(A) Permit required. As per most current codes.
(8) Fee required. As per most current codes or as amended by resolution. (C) Planning Review.
1; . Permit applications: All permit applications shall be reviewed by the City Planner to determine whether the proposed work is in conformance with Title 5 of this code and whether any Title 5 requirements are to be included in the permit terms and conditions.
2. Written Appeal: City Planner determination. If the permit applicant or any other person is not satisfied with the City Planner's determination, written appeal must be filed with the Secretary of the Planning Commission, or the City Clerk in the Secretary's absence, within ten days of the City Planner's determination. The appeal must set forth the specific reasons why the appellant believes the determination to be incorrect. The City
§ 4-1 -3-2
§ 4-1-4
§ 4-1-5
§ 4-1-6
Planner or the Secretary to the Planning Commission is authorized under § 5-6-6(A) of this code to set the public hearing for the appeal.
3. Written Appeal: Planning Commission's decision. If the appellant or any other person is not satisfied with the Planning Commission's decision, written appeal must be filed with the City Clerk within ten days of the Planning Commission's decision. The appeal must set forth the specific reasons why the appellant believes the decision to be incorrect. Upon receipt of the appeal, the City Clerk shall direct the Planning Commission to submit a report to the City Council setting for the Planning Commission's action, the findings upon which the action was based, and a summary of the evidence which supports each of the findings and responding to the appellant's specific reasons set forth in his or her appeal. Upon receipt of the Planning Commission's report, the City Clerk is authorized under §5-6-6(A) of this code to set the public hearing for the appeal.
4. Determination or Decision not Appealed: Any determination or decision not appealed within the time specified and the decision of the City Council shall be final and conclusive as to the zoning issues and matters covered in that determination or decision. Such zoning issues and matters which are made a part of the permit terms and conditions may not later be appealed to the Board of Appeals under any code referred to in this title.
5. Judicial Review: The time to appeal a decision of the City Council pursuant to this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of Cal.
Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.6 as currently enacted.
ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
Waste collection: the building official, depending on the magnitude of a construction project, may require the permit applicant(s) to locate on site a waste collection bin large enough to receive construction materials. Permit applications for extensive remodeling, i.e., reroofing, interior-exterior wall covering removal and the like, shall be required to have a waste col lection bin on site prior to the issuance of a building permit. All waste materials to be disposed of shall be placed within this bin and removed from the site by the bin provider.
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Mechanical Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
§ 4-1-7
§ 4-1-8
§ 4-1-9
§ 4-1-1 0
§ 4-1-1 1
§ 4-1-12
§ 4-1-1 3
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Electrical Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Historical Building Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Energy Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Green Standard Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Fire Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE.
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Residential Building Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
The city hereby adopts the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, with appendices, and any subsequent amendments and/or new editions and is hereby made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein.
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SECTION 4. Severabi l ity. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this chapter is, for any reason held to be invalid, ineffective, or unconstitutional by the decisions of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the val idity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter, and any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
chapter, irrespective of the fact that any one (1 ) or more parts, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of this chapter are judicially determined to be invalid, ineffective or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. A summary of this Ordinance shall be publ ished by one insertion in Merced Star, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City, within fifteen ( 15) days after its final passage and shall become effective thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.
SECTION 6. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify this ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner required by law.
Introduced: January 6, 2026
Passed and Adopted:
ATTEST:
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Marc Barraza Tran, City Attorney
JOSE MORAN, Mayor
of the City of Livingston
AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
RECOMMENDATION
STAFF REPORT
Discussion and Potential Direction on Livingston's Measure V Regional Project
January 6, 2026
Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
Staff recommends that the City Council provide additional direction on the City of Livingston's Measure V Regional Projects.
BACKGROUND
Measure V was approved by Merced County voters in November 2016. The 30-year, half-cent transportation sales tax is projected to generate approximately $450 million. Of that, 44 percent is dedicated to Regional Projects (split into two groups - 27 percent to projects east of the San Joaquin River and 17 percent to projects west of the San Joaquin River), 50 percent to Local Projects, 20 percent to Alternative Modes, 5 percent to Transit and 1 percent to Administration.
The Measure V Program is in its 8
th year of revenue and it expected to generate $84,426.85 for eastside regional projects up to the FY 29/30 Funding Cycle. Former "Call for Projects" has already committed funding up to the FY 27/28 funding cycle. The current "Call for Projects" intends to award funding for the next two years (FY 28/29 - FY 29/30), estimated at $1 3,687,832.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION
At the December 2nd, 2025, City Council Meeting, City staff presented a resolution ratifying the submission and ranking of the Candidate Projects submitted in response to the current "Call for Projects". The projects presented were developed and ranked by City staff based on the funding requirements. A recommendation was made to adopt Resolution No. 2025-1 37 ratifying the city's submission and ranking of candidate projects for the 2025 MCAG "Call for Projects" for the Measure V Regional Projects Funding Applications. The Resolution was adopted with a vote of 5-0 at this meeting. A summary of the candidate projects (shown in order of priority) discussed is as follows:
1i . North Main Street Rehabilitation - for rehabilitation of pavement on the North Main Street/Livingston Cressey Way corridor, which is a regionally significant corridor providing a connection between SR 99 (via Campbell Blvd), Santa Fe Road (another regionally significant corridor) and SR 140 (via Main St South/Lincoln Blvd).
2. Main & Davis St. Traffic Signal Reconfiguration - Project funding being requested for the Davis Intersection Project is for a Project Study Report (PSR) to evaluate the intersection, its operation, and identify improvements that can increase safety and improve intersection operation. Based on what is identified in the PSR, other funding 4916-9638-0544 vi 1 of2
mechanisms may be used to fund the improvements reducing the sole reliance on Regional Measure V Funding.
3. Winton Parkway Rehabilitation - Roadway rehabilitation project for on of the city's most heavily traveled commercial activity centers. Including funding for pavement rehabilitation on Winton Parkway to Joseph Gallo Court and Joseph Gallo Court from Winton Parkway to the cul-de-sac end. Additional funds would be used to expand pavement rehabilitation from Winton Parkway at Joseph Gallo Court to B Street and expend west to include Joseph Gallo Drive to Del Rio Avenue.
On December 9
th
, 2025 the East Side Technical Working Group met to discuss the submitted candidate projects for the East Side. During this discussion all of the submitted candidate projects were reviewed by the group and funding eligibility was called into question for the North Main Street corridor. City staff identified the regional significance of this corridor contrary to the objections from other agencies in attendance.
In addition, a discussion at the December 16, 2025 meeting highlighted the following points:
1 . Main Street/Livingston Cressey Way is a regionally significant corridor as it provides a connection between SR 99 (via Campbell Blvd), Santa Fe Rd (another regionally significant corridor), and SR 140.
2. Main Street (North) is functionally classified as a Minor Arterial Road similar to Hammatt Ave and Walnut Ave.
3. Main Street (North) is used by local industry to ship a variety of goods throughout the County/Region/State.
4. This section of Main Street (North) was identified and included for improvement in the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Roads and Safety Plan (MLRSP).
5. The project funding being requested for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project is for maintaining existing regional assets and extending their useful life.
6. The project funding being requested for the Davis Intersection Project is for a Project Study Report (PSR) to evaluate the intersection, its operation, and identify improvements that can increase safety. Based on what is identified in the PSR, other funding mechanisms may be used to fund the improvements, reducing the sole reliance on Measure V Funding.
On January 12, 2026, an East/West Regional Projects Committee Meeting wi ll be held. City Council has requested an update on previous MCAG meetings and a discussion regarding preparation for the January 12, 2026, meeting, including committee recommendations for proposed projects.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time was used to prepare and process this agenda item. There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the discussion of this item.
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ATTACHMENTS
1, Measure V Regional Project Applications
2. Council Adopted Resolution 2025-1 37
3. Measure V East Side 2023 Implementation Plan Progress Report 491 6-9638-0544 v1 3 of 2
Attachment 1
«MeasureV Regional Project Candidate Evaluation Form
Regional Project Forms must be returned to MCAG no later than October 3, 2025 Submit all materials to [email protected]
Project Name
Lead Agency
Point of Contact
Reguest Type
I North Main Street Rehabilitation
J City of Livingston
I Anthony Chavarria
□ Additional funds for existing Implementation Plan project 0 New project: Project Study Report or equivalent
C8:l New project: Project development phase (Environmental, Design, or Right-of-Way) � New project: Construction
□ Project Cha nges: (e.g. Funding Reduction; Scope Change, funding transfer between phases or projects; Project Deletion)
Only portions of this form are required for project changes: Project Description, Estimated Cost and Schedule, and "Fundabi/ity" under Project Merits; all documents listed must be submitted.
Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
Is this project in the current RTP? If yes, which page? D Yes, page ___ _ IZl No See pdf pages 44 - 52 in this document for the cu rrent Tier I (fiscally constrained) project list:
https ://www. mca gov. o rg/Do cL1men • C1:1nte /Vigw/4000/2023-RTP-FTIP-Amend-Ji.B 2 3? bid Id= See pdf pages 122 - 124 in this document for the Tier II (unfunded) project list:
h p s:// www, m c;agov .org/Docu e ntCe nte r /View/3599/MCAG-2022-RTP-SCS-Appendices-G-l?bid fd= The proposed project improvements are limited to rehabilitation of the existing roadway to increase its useful life. The proposed project has been included in the City 's candidate RTP projectsfor 2026.
Regional Qualification
How does this project meet the definition of "regional" as defined in the Measure V Expenditure Plan and Regional Projects Policies (2021)?
This project meets the definition o,f regional based on the following criteria.
Regional Roadway System: This corridor connects Highway facilities to regional agriculture, commercial, and industrial activity centers. The corridor is actively used as a throughfarefor shipping goods through the region. Foster Farms uses this corridor to access their facilities.
Projects located in, or directly benefitting more than one jurisdiction: This corridor is .fimctionally classified as a Minor Arterial on the current CRS maps. This corridor is utilized as a regional connection to SR-99 facilities along with other jurisdictions (parts of unincorporated communities in Merced County).
(1) State Highway System □ Yes 12! No
(2) Regional Tra nsportation System/Regional Roadway System IZl Yes D No (3) Project is located in, or directly benefitting, more � Yes □ No than one jurisdiction*
(4) Mass Transit (Bus/Rail/Air)** □ Yes ISl No
(5) Other - Request Regional Project Committee Vote for □ Yes 0 No Regional Qualification
Additional Information:
Regional Transportation System: Refer to Chapter 3 in the 2022 RTP/SCS. Example projects include carpool, vanpool, or active transportation projects that connect urban areas and other major activity centers. Facilities that are not included in the regional transportation system are considered to primarily serve loca l transportation needs.
Regional Roadway System: The regional roadway system consists of State and Interstate Highways, as well as local routes which connect urba n areas and other major activity centers. Facilities that are not included in the regional road system are considered to primarily serve local tra nsportation needs. *Projects located in, or directly benefitting more than one jurisdiction: Road projects must be located entirely on roadways that are classified above "Minor Col lector." This functional classification is shown on the California Road System (CRS) map, as approved by the Federal Highway Administration, which ca n be found here:
_https:ljcaltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=026e830c914c495797c969a3e5668538 Additionally, projects in this category require a resolution of support from all involved jurisdictions. **Mass Transit (Bus/Rail/ Air): These projects require a resolution of support from the sponsor ju risdiction and the transit provider or infrastructure owner, un less the sponsor jurisdiction owns the infrastructure.
Companion Documents: The Measure V Regional Projects Policies and the East and West Side Project Programming and Funding Availability documents can be found at:
https://www.mcagov.org/315/Measure-V
Staff Contact: Please contact Elizabeth Forte at Elizabeth [email protected] with any questions.
Project Description (or reason for project change)
Include project purpose, scope, limits, and current status. Project merits are discussed in the following pages and can be discussed in detail there. Attach additional pages if necessary.
The City of Livingston (City) proposes to rehabilitate the pavement on the North Main Street/Livingston Cressey Way corridor. Rehabilitation improvements would begin at the intersection of North Main Street and Campbell Boulevard continuing North to the intersection of Olive Avenue. The improvements would include non-capacity increasing 1 roadway rehabilitation treatments to the existing roadway.
Estimated Cost and Schedule
Check the box for the phase(s) requesting funding, but include the entire project's estimated cost and schedule. All project costs should be shown in year of expenditure (escalated) dollars and include all support costs. More detail (e.g. detailed cost estimates) may be provided with additional pages, if available.
If requesting a Project Study Report {PSR), only information for the PSR phase is required in this table.
The Project Merits section of this form is optional, as many project elements cannot be determined before the initial study. Please include the project map, resolution(s}, and any other relevant information listed in the Document Checklist for a PSR request.
Project Phase
Project Study Report
{PSR)
Environmental
(PA&ED)
Design {PS&E)
Right-of-Way
Construction
□
□
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Estimated
Start
N/A
N/A
January
2027
N/A
June 2028
Estimated Measure V Total
Completion Funding Request Estimated Cost
January $253,000 $253,000 2028
December $3,535,000 $3,535,000 2028
Totals: $3,788,000 $3,788,000
Describe how the project meets the following criteria. You may expand on the sample questions in each category to include applicable information for your project:
Fundability
How do you expect to fully fund the project? Are you leveraging other fund types? Improvements to the Main Street corridor have been phased into segments. The proposed project is the northern segment. The City is requesting $3,787,300 to fund the design and construction of the proposed improvements.
Connectivity
Does your project have Complete Streets/Active Transportation components, or does it create regional connections ?
This project will maintain the existing regional connectivity of Main Street/Livingston Cressey Way.
This corridor connects the City to the unincorporated community of Cressey and connects to the Santa Fe corridor.
Reduce Emissions
Will the project result in a reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled or Single-Occupancy Vehicle use? This project is a pavement rehabilitation project and will not have a reduction of VMT or Single Occupancy Vehicle use. There may be minor emissions reductions that would occur from providing a smooth travel surface which provides a more consistent traffic movement pattern through the project area.
Safety
How does the project improve safety?
By providing a rebuilt structural section for the roadway the undu lation that currently exists will be replaced with a smooth surface reducing the potential for vehicular conflicts with other motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians. Additionally, safety will be increased by enhancements to the crosswalk striping utilizing high visibility markings in place of just limit lines.
Asset Management
Describe how the project protects, maintains, or improves existing transportation assets.
The construction of this project will extend the roadway's useful life.
Economic Development
How will your project support the local (or larger-scale) economy? This project supports the movement of goods through the region as it is a key access point for trucking to and from Foster Farms. Deliveries and shipping use this corridor to access SR-99 and the facility.
Community Support
Describe community engagement involved in the development of this project or project selection.
The community continually vocalizes its support for projects that improve the transportation facilities within the City's existing infrastructure.
Other Information
I
This candidate regional project form, the project map, and all necessary resolutions are required to be submitted during this call for projects. Additional items required are shown below. Further documentation will be required prior to funding any awarded phases.
PSR* Environmental Design ROW Construction** ---
Application X. X X X X
Project Map X X X X X
Resolution X X X X X
PSR )( X X X
Final
Environ- X X mental
Documents
Funding X X Strategy
*Projects with a total cost over $1 million require a Project Study Report or equivalent unless categorized as road maintenance/rehabilitation.
**Projects under a total cost of $1 million are exempt from submitting a Construction Funding Strategy.
Document Checklist
Please provide links to the following documents or note the attachment. If not applicable, please type NA in the text box.
Project Map
Project Location Map Included
Council/Board Resolution(s)
Project Study Report D Yes f8l No
I N/A
Final Environmenta l Documents D Yes l'8:l No
I
N/A I
Funding Strategy � Yes □ No
I Escalated Project Estimate Included
Please include links to any additional supplementa l files that pertain to your project below:
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IMPROVEMENTS
YAMATO COLONY
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HAS NOT BEEN COMPLITEO ANO MAY
DIFFER FROM WHAT IS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT.
City of Livingston - North Main Street Rehabilitation Project Map Gouveia Engineecing, Inc. • 456 Sixth Street • Gustine, Colifomio 95322 • {209) 854-3300
City of Livingston
Main Street Rehabilitation - Measure V Application
BUDGETARY ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
Date: 9/30/2025
Item II ,, No. 11
I.
I
2 Item Description
Construction
Mobilization/Demobilization
Traffic Control Plan
3 SWPPP Preparation, Implementation, and Post CON
4 Roadway Rehabilitation
5 Concrete Repairs
6 Repair Traffic Loops
7 Furnish and Apply Thermoplastic Striping and Markings 8 Utility Lid Adjustments
II. Design Engineering/Surveying/Permitting
Construction Engineering and Survey's Services and III. Construction Observation Prepared By: DGR/LR
Estimated I Quantity
Unit Price I Item Total
1 LS $ 120,000.00 $ 120,000.00
1 LS $ 100,000.00 $ 100,QO0.00
1 LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
201 ,500 SF $ 12.00 $ 2,4 1 8,000.00
1 LS $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00
1 LS $ $ ' 75,000.00 75,000.00 • I
1 LS $ 70,000.00 $ 70,000.00 I
1 LS $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
Construction Subtotal: $ 2,983,000.00
Contingency (Approx. 10%) $ -----'--- 298,300.00
Construction Total: $ 3,28 l ,300.00
$ 253,000.00
$ 253,000.00
TOTAL 3,787,300.00
tCMeasureV Regional Project Candidate Evaluation Form
Regional Project Forms must be returned to MCAG no later than October 3, 2025 Submit all materials to [email protected]
Project Name
lead Agency
Point of Contact
Reg uest Type
Main & Davis St Traffic Signal Reconfiguration
I City of Livingston
I Anthony Chavarria
□ Additional funds for existing Implementation Plan project IZI New project: Project Study Report or equivalent
D New project: Project development phase (Environmenta l, Design, or Right-of-Way) D New project: Construction
D Project Changes: (e.g. Funding Reduction; Scope Change, funding transfer between phases or projects; Project Deletion)
Only portions of this form are required for project changes: Project Description, Estimated Cost and Schedule, and "Fundability" under Project Merits; all documents listed must be submitted.
Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
Is this project in the current RTP? If yes, which page? D Yes, page ___ _ IZl No See pdf pages 44 - 52 in this document for the current Tier I (fiscally constrained) project list:
https://www.mcagov.org/DocumentCenter/View/4000/2023-RTP-FTIP-Amend-32823?bidld= See pdf pages 122 - 124 in this document for the Tier II (unfunded) project list:
https://www .mcagov .o rg/Docu mentCe nter /View /3599/M CAG-2022-RTP-SCS-Append ices-G---L ?bid Id= Regional Qualification
How does this project meet the definition of "regional" as defined in the Measure V Expenditure Plan and Regional Projects Policies (2021)?
This project meets the definition o_f regional based on the following criteria.
Regional Roadway System: This intersection is located in a roadway corridor that connects Highway.facilities to regional agriculture, commercial, and industrial activity centers. The corridor is actively used as a throughjare for shipping goods through the region.
Projects located in, or directly benejitting more than one jurisdiction: This corridor is jimctionally class(fied as a Minor Arterial on the current CRS maps. This corridor is utilized as a regional connection to SR-99 facilities along with other jurisdictions (parts of unincmporated communities in Merced County).
(1) State Highway System □ Yes 181 No
(2) Regional Transportation System/Regional Roadway System 1:81 Yes □ No (3) Project is located in, or directly benefitting, more 1:81 Yes □ No than one jurisdiction*
(4) Mass Transit (Bus/Rail/Air)** □ Yes 181 No
(5) Other - Request Regional Project Committee Vote for □ Yes � No Regional Qual ification
Additional Information:
Regional Transportation System: Refer to Chapter 3 in the 2022 RTP/SCS. Example projects include carpool, van pool, or active transportation projects that connect urban areas and other major activity centers. Facilities that are not included in the regional transportation system are considered to primarily serve local transportation needs.
Regional Roadway System: The regional roadway system consists of State and Interstate Highways, as well as local routes which connect urban areas and other major activity centers. Facilities that are not included in the regional road system are considered to primarily serve local transportation needs. *Projects located in, or directly benefitting more than one jurisdiction: Road projects must be located entirely on roadways that are classified above "Minor Collector." This fu nctional classification is shown on the Ca lifornia Road System (CRS) map, as approved by the Federal Highway Administration, which can be found here:
https:ljcaltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=026e830c914c495797c969a3e5668538 Additionally, projects in this category require a resolution of support from all involved jurisdictions. **Mass Transit (Bus/Rail/Air): These projects require a resolution of support from the sponsor jurisdiction and the transit provider or infrastructure owner, unless the sponsor jurisdiction owns the infrastructure.
Companion Documents: The Measure V Regional Projects Policies and the East and West Side Project Programming and Funding Availability documents can be found at:
https://www.mcagov.org/3 15/Measure-V
Staff Contact: Please contact Elizabeth Forte at [email protected] with any questions.
Project Description (or reason for project change)
Include project purpose, scope, limits, and current status. Project merits are discussed in the following pages and ca n be discussed in detail there. Attach additional pages if necessary.
The City of Livingston (City) is seeking funding to evaluate the intersection of Main St/Livingston Cressey Way and Davis Street for improvements to increase pedestrian safety and improve intersection operation. The existing intersection is a signa l-controlled intersection. The Main Street legs have two lanes of thru traffic in each direction along with a left turn pocket. Davis Street has a single thru lane in each direction with a dedicated right turn lane on the eastern leg lnfront of the gas station. The proposed Project Study Report would evaluate the existing intersection condition and propose improvements to the signal and lane configuration to benefit the operation of the intersection.
Estimated Cost and Schedule
Check the box for the phase(s) requesting funding, but include the entire project's estimated cost and schedule. All project costs should be shown in year of expenditure (esca lated) dollars and include all support costs. More detail (e.g. detailed cost estimates) may be provided with additional pages, if available.
If requesting a Project Study Report {PSR), only information for the PSR phase is required in this table.
The Project Merits section of this form is optional, as many project elements cannot be determined before the initial study. Please include the project map, resolution(s), and any other relevant information listed in the Document Checklist for a PSR request.
Project Phase
Project Study Report
(PSR)
Environmental
(PA&ED)
Design {PS&E)
Right-of-Way
Construction
�
□
□
□
□
Estimated
Start
January
2027
Estimated Measure V Total
Completion Funding Request Estimated Cost
January 225,000 225,000 2028
Totals: 225,000 225,000
I
Protect M��its
Describe how the project meets the following criteria. You may expand on the sample questions in each category to include applicable information for your project:
Fundability
How do you expect to fully fund the project? Are you leveraging other fund types? The City is actively seeking funds for evaluating this intersection for improvement. Completing this PSR will allow the City to identify funding mechanisms (Measure V, CMAQ, etc.) to fund the selected project alternative.
Connectivity
Does your project have Complete Streets/Active Transportation components, or does it create regional connections?
Improvements that would be identified for implementation into this intersection will improve community accessibi lity to commercial activity centers adjacent to the intersection. Active Transportation Improvements identified in the MLRSP would be incorporated into the selected project alternative.
Reduce Emissions
Will the project result in a reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled or Single-Occupancy Vehicle use? Increasing the efficiency of the intersection will result in emissions reductions. These reductions would be in the form of less idle time while waiting for the signal to change. These reductions ca n be accou nted for once improvements for the intersection are identified.
Safety
How does the project improve safety?
Examining the SWITRS database for the past 10 years this intersection has seen a number of accidents including at least 2 that involved pedestrians. One of the pedestrian accidents resulted in a pedestrian fatality. The MLRSP identified this intersection for curb ramp improvements to increase safety and accessibi lity. As part ofthe examination of the intersection and the selection of possible improvements, intersection crossing safety will be one of the main factors that is evaluated.
Asset Management
Describe how the project protects, maintains, or improves existing transportation assets.
The PSR will identify improvements that will expand the intersections useful life and allow continued efficient operation.
Economic Development
How will your project support the local (or larger-scale} economy? This project supports the movement of goods through the region as it is a part of a key access corridor for trucking to and from Foster Fa rms.
Community Support
Describe community engagement involved in the development of this project or project selection.
The community continually vocalizes its support for projects that improve the safety of transportation facilities within the City's existing infrastructure.
Other Information
This candidate regional project form, the project map, and all necessary resolutions are required to be submitted during this call for projects. Additional items required are shown below. Further documentation will be required prior to funding any awarded phases.
PSR* Environmental Design ROW Construction**
- -- --
Application X X X X X
Project Map X X X X X
Resolution X X X X X
PSR X X X X
Final
Environ- X X mental
Documents
Funding
Strategy .x X
*Projects with a total cost over $1 million require a Project Study Report or equivalent unless categorized as road maintenance/rehabilitation.
**Projects under a total cost of $1 million are exempt from submitting a Construction Funding Strategy.
Document Checklist
Please provide links to the following documents or note the attachment. If not applicable, please type NA in the text box.
Project Map
Project Location Map Included
Council/Board Resolution(s)
The proposed project will be presented to City Council at their November Council Meeting.
Project Study Report 0 Yes 181 No
N/A
Final Environmental Documents □ Yes 181 No
N/A
Funding Strategy □ Yes il81 No
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Please include links to any additional supplemental files that pertain to you r project below:
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City of Livingston - Main & Davis St Traffic Signal Reconfiguration Project Map Gouveia Engineering. Inc. • 456 Sixth Street • Gustine, California 95322 • (209) 854-3300
tCMeasureV Regional Project Candidate Evaluation Form
Regional Project Forms must be returned to MCAG no later than October 3, 2025 Submit all materials to [email protected]
Project Name
Lead Agency
Point of Contact
Request Tme
I Winton Parkway Rehabilitation
I City of Livingston
I Anthony Chavarria
IZI Additional funds for existing Implementation Plan project D New project: Project Study Report or equivalent
D New project: Project development phase (Environmental, Design, or Right-of-Way) D New project: Construction
IZI Project Cha nges: (e.g. Funding Reduction; Scope Change, funding transfer between phases or projects; Project Deletion)
Only portions of this form are required for project changes: Project Description, Estimated Cost and Schedule, and "Fundability" under Project Merits; all documents fisted must be submitted.
Resional Transportation Plan (RTP)
Is this project in the current RTP? If yes, which page? IZI Yes, Appendix K page 14 D No See pdf pages 44 - 52 in this document for the current Tier I (fiscally constrained) project list:
https://www.mcagov.org/DocumentCenter/View/4000/2023-RTP-FTIP-Amend-32823?bidld= See pdf pages 122 - 124 in this document for the Tier II (unfunded) project list:
https://www.mcagov.org/DocumentCenter/View/3599/MCAG-2022-RTP-SCS-Appendices-G---L?bidld= Regional Qualification
How does this project meet the definition of "regional" as defined in the Measure V Expenditure Plan and Regional Projects Policies (2021)7
(1) State Highway System D Yes IZI No
(2) Regional Tra nsportation System/Regional Roadway System IZI Yes D No (3) Project is located in, or directly benefitting, more IZI Yes D No than one jurisdiction*
(4) Mass Transit (Bus/Rail/ Air)** D Yes � No
(5) Other - Request Regional Project Committee Vote for D Yes IZI No Regional Qualification
Additional Information:
Regional Transportation System: Refer to Chapter 3 in the 2022 RTP/SCS. Example projects include carpool, vanpool, or active transportation projects that connect urban areas and other major activity centers. Facilities that are not included in the regional transportation system are considered to primarily serve local transportation needs.
Regional Roadway System: The regional roadway system consists of State and Interstate Highways, as well as local routes which connect urban areas and other major activity centers. Facilities that are not included in the regional road system are considered to primarily serve local transportation needs. *Projects located in, or directly benefitting more than one jurisdiction: Road projects must be located entirely on roadways that are classified above "Minor Collector." This functional classification is shown on the California Road System (CRS) map, as approved by the Federal Highway Administration, which can be found here:
b,ttps://caltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=026e830c914c495797c969a3e5668538 Additionally, projects in this category require a resolution of support from all involved jurisdictions. **Mass Transit (Bus/Rail/Air): These projects require a resolution of support from the sponsor ju risdiction and the transit provider or infrastructure owner, unless the sponsor jurisdiction owns the infrastructu re.
Companion Documents: The Measure V Regional Projects Policies and the East and West Side Project Programming and Funding Availability documents can be found at:
https ://www. mcagov .o rg/315/M easure-V
Staff Contact: Please contact Elizabeth Forte at Elizabeth [email protected] with any questions.
Project Description (or reason for project change}
Include project purpose, scope, limits, and current status. Project merits are discussed in the following pages and ca n be discussed in detail there. Attach additional pages if necessary.
This is a roadway rehabi litation project for one of the City of Livingston's (City) most heavi ly traveled commercial activity centers.
Funded Project Scope: Pavement rehabilitation on Winton Parkway from the SR-99 southbound off/on ramps (North Limit) to 200 LF +/- South of the Joseph Gallo Court intersection (South Limit) and pavement rehabilitation of Joseph Gallo Court from the East side of the intersection of Winton Parkway (West Limits) to the cul-de-sac end (East Limits).
Expanded Project Scope: The City proposes to expand the pavement rehabilitation limits to include the section of Winton Parkway from Joseph Gallo Court (limits of funded project) to B Street (Proposed South Limit) and to expand the West Limits to include Joseph Gallo Drive from the intersection (limits of funded project) to Del Rio Avenue (Proposed West Limits). The expanded scope would nearly double the treated area .
Estimated Cost and Schedule
Check the box for the phase(s) requesting funding, but include the entire project's estimated cost and schedule. All project costs should be shown in year of expenditure (esca lated) dollars and include all support costs. More detail (e.g. detailed cost estimates) may be provided with additional pages, if available.
If requesting a Project Study Report {PSR}, only information for the PSR phase is required in this table.
The Project Merits section of this form is optional, as many project elements cannot be determined before the initial study. Please include the project map, resolution(s), and any other relevant information listed in the Document Checklist for a PSR request.
Project Phase
Project Study
Report (PSR)
Environmental
(PA&ED)
Design (PS&E)
Right-of-Way
Construction
□
D
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□
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Estimated
Start
12/2025
6/2027
Estimated Programmed
Completion Measure V
Funding
12/2026 $253,000
12/2027 $1,937,000
Totals: $2,190,000
Measure V
Funding
Request
$1,473,000
$1,473,000
Total
Estimated
Cost
$253,000
$3,410,000
$3,663,000
Note: The estimated schedule listed above corre!>ponds with the schedule shown on the executed agr
eement No. 20240618SGfor the existing project scope. The agreement was executed on August 21st
, 2025. It is anticipated that this schedule can be adhered to ff funds are grantedfor the expanded project scope.
Proiect Merits
Describe how the project meets the following criteria. You may expand on the sample questions in each category to include applicable information for your project:
Fundability
How do you expect to fully fund the project? Are you leveraging other fund types? The City is requesting to expand the scope of the project and the allocation of additional construction funding in the amount of $ 1,473,000 to fu nd the expanded project scope. The existing PS&E fu nding will be used to fund the design of the fu nded scope as well as the expanded scope.
Connectivity
Does your project have Complete Streets/Active Transportation components, or does it create regional connections?
This project will maintain the existing regional connectivity of the Winton Parkway corridor to the City of Livingston.
Reduce Emissions
Will the project result in a reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled or Single-Occupancy Vehicle use? This project is a pavement rehabilitation project and will not have a reduction of VMT or Single Occupancy Vehicle use. There may be minor emissions reductions that would occur from providing a smooth travel surface which provides a more consistent traffic movement pattern through the project area.
Safety
How does the project improve safety?
By providing a rebuilt structural section for the roadway the undulation that currently exists wi ll be replaced with a smooth surface reducing the potentia l for vehicular conflicts with other motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians. Additionally, safety will be increased by enhancements to the crosswa lk striping utilizing high visibility markings in place of just limit lines.
Asset Management
Describe how the project protects, maintains, or improves existing transportation assets.
I The Winton Pa rkway roadway segment has a PCI rating of 27 (2018) and the Joseph Gallo Court has a PCI rating of 38 (2018). The existing roadway has continued to deteriorate. Construction of this project will address this deterioration and increase the City's overall PCI rating.
Economic Development
How will your project support the local (or larger-scale} economy? The project improvements reside in one of the City's larger commerce areas. It is surrounded by gas stations, truck stops, fast food restaurants, and the City's largest supermarket. The Winton Parkway exit is home to several truck stops frequented by long-haul trucking companies moving goods up and down SR-99. Improvements to this area would positively affect the local economy by improving access to the various establishments in the area and reducing potential sales tax leakage to neighboring cities. This project would also attract commuters to an aesthetically pleasing road network.
Community Support
Describe community engagement involved in the development of this project or project selection.
This project has been presented to the community on multiple occasions at City Council Meetings.
During the Winton parkway ramp widening project, a previously completed Measure V funded project, the public expressed a desire for the pavement within this area to be rehabilitated . The community expressed its support for the project.
Other Information
This project was originally conceived as part of the Winton Parkway Southbound On ramp project improvements but due to the complexity of that project, it was separated out for development into its own project.
This candidate regional project form, the project map, and all necessary resolutions are required to be submitted during this call for projects. Additional items required are shown below. Further documentation will be required prior to funding any awarded phases.
PSR* Environmental Design ROW Construction**
-- -- - -
Application X X X X X'
Project Map X X X X X
Resolution X X X X )(
PSR X X X X
Final
Environ- X. X mental
Documents
Funding X X Strategy
*Projects with a total cost over $1 million require a Project Study Report or equivalent unless categorized as road maintenance/rehabilitation.
**Projects under a total cost of $1 million are exempt from submitting a Construction Funding Strategy.
Document Checklist
Please provide links to the following documents or note the attachment. If not applicable, please type NA in the text box.
Project Map
Project Location Map Included
Council/Board Resolution(s)
The proposed project will be presented to City Council at their November Council Meeting.
Project Study Report D Yes
N/A
Final Environmental Documents D Yes
N/A
Funding Strategy � Yes
I Escalated Project Estimate Included
Please include links to any additional supplemental files that pertain to your project below:
IZl No
� No
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3 City of Livingston
Winton Parkway Rehabilitation - Measure V Application
BUDGETARY ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
Item Description Bsttmated
Quantity Unit Price
Construction
Mobilization/Demobilization I LS $ 65,000.00
Traffic Control Plan I LS $ 85,000.00
SWPPP Preparation, Implementation, and Post CON
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I LS $ 40,000.00
9/30/25 - - DOR/LR
Item Total
$ 65,000.0011
$ 85,000.001
$ 40,000.001
Measure V Application Area: :Eu:niled Sope
4 Roadway Rehabilitation
5 Concrete Repairs
6 Repair Traffic Loops
7 I Furnish and Apply Thermoplastic Striping and Markings 8 Utility Lid Adjustments
Measure V Application Area: Additional Scope
9 Roadway Rehabilitation
10 Concrete Repairs
1 1 Repair Traffic Loops
12 Furnish and Apply Thermoplastic Striping and Markings 13 Utility Lid Adjustments
93,000 SF $ 12.00 $ I, 1 1 6,000.00
I LS $ 100,000.00 $ 100,000.00
I LS $ 60t000.00, $ 60,000.00
I LS $ 20;000.00 $ 20,000.00
1 LS $ 45,000.00, s 45,000.00
94,500 SF $ 12.001 $ 1,1 34,000.00
I LS $ so,000.00 I $ 50,000.00
1 LS $ 75,000.00 $ 75,000.00
l LS $ 30,000.00 $ 30,000.00
1 LS $ 50,000.00 . $ 50,000.00
Construction Subtotal: $ 2,870,000.00
Contingency (Approx. 10%) $ -----'--- 287,000.00
Construction Total: $ 3,1 57,000.00
II. PE Phase Tasks (Environmental Clearance, PS&E, & Bidding) $ 253,000.00 III. Construction Engineering Tasks $ 253,000.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST $
Measure V Funded Amount
Unfunded Balance
------
3,663,000.00
2,190,000.00
1,473,000.00
Attachment 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-1 37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON RA Tl FYI NG THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON'S SUBMISSION AND RANKING OF CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR THE 2025 MCAG "CALL FOR PROJECTS" FOR THE MEASURE V
REGIONAL PROJECTS FUNDING APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Livingston is eligible to receive funding from the Merced County Measure V Transportation 1/2 - Cent Sales Tax approved by the voters in December 2016; and WHEREAS, this 30-year transportation measure is anticipated to generate a total of approximately $450 million; and
WHEREAS, approximately $1 21 .5 million will be al located for regional projects on cities west of the San Joaquin River; and
WHEREAS, the Measure V Program is currently in its 8
th year of revenue, and it's anticipated to
generate $84,426,857 for eastside regional projects up to the FY 29/30 Funding Cycle; and WHEREAS, previous "Call for Projects" have already encumbered funding up to the FY 27 /28 Funding Cycle and the current request for applications intends to award funding from the next two years (FY 28/29 - FY 29/30) estimated at $1 3,687,832; and WHEREAS, this Measure V regional funding is competitive and will be awarded to successful projects submitted by eligible cities; and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2025, MCAG issued a "Call for Projects", which closed on October 3, 2025, for candidate regional projects eligible for Measure V regional funding for the FY 28/29 - FY 29/30 Funding Cycle; and
WHEREAS, eligible regional projects must 1) be located on the State Highway System, Regional Road System or Regional Transportation System, 2) be classified as Minor Collector per the California Road System Map, 3) benefits more than one jurisdiction, 4) consists of a mass transit project, and 5) is determined as a regional project by vote from the Regional Project Committee; and
WHEREAS, successful projects will be recommended by a selection committee formed by a Council Member from each city and a Board Supervisor whose district includes each respective city; and
WHEREAS, the MCAG Governing Board has the authority to approve the recommended projects by the selection committee; and
WHEREAS, due to the number of projects submitted and limited funding available, MCAG is seeking to prioritize the various projects; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that candidate projects that provide leverage funding would be more competitive for Measure V regional funding awards. The leverage funds would come from local eligible funding sources such as Measure V Local Funds, SB 1, Local Transportation Fund (L TF) and Transportation Development Act (TOA) Fund; and
WHEREAS, City staff prepared and submitted project applications by October 3, 2025, deadline that would meet the funding requirements per MCAG's Measure V Regional Projects Policies and would provide the most competitive applications for the City of Livingston; and WHEREAS, City staff developed and ranked the following three projects that would best fit the funding requirements and funding availability: North Main Street Rehabilitation, Main & Davis St.
Traffic Signal Reconfiguration, and Winton Parkway Rehabilitation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livingston hereby:
''
L Finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated by reference.
2. The City Council hereby ratifies the submission and ranking of the Measure V Regional Projects Funding Applications for the City of Livingston.
3. The City Council hereby directs the City Manager to commit any available leverage funds for the proposed candidate projects from eligible local funding sources including Measure V Local Funds, SB 1, L TF and TDA.
4. This resolution will become effective immediately.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-137 is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution duly passed and adopted by City Council of the City of Livingston at a regular meeting thereof duly held on 2
nd day of December 2025, by the vote recorded as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
Mayor Moran and Council Members Roth, Singh Uppal, Wallis, and Samra None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Monica sneros, Deputy City Clerk
of the City of Livingston
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
/JiN .
Marc Tran, City Attorney
Jose A. Moran, Mayor
of the City of Livingston
easure
2023 Implementation Plan
Regional Projects
Progress Report
December 2025
Stacie Guzman
Executive Director
Attachment 3
East Side - Regional Projects
Projects with available funds and executed Funding Agreements I
I
Atwater I Bel levue Rd Rehab/Realign $7,892,000 $350,458 $7,541,542 $0 $7,892,000 Atwater I Buhach Widening $200,000 $56,585 $143,415 $0 $200,000 Livingston Hammatt & Campbell Intersect. $1,000,000 $29,399 $970,601 $1,520,000 $2,520,000 Livingston Transit Center {Al l Phases) $1,900,000 $0 $1,900,000 $0 $1,900,000 Livingston Wi nton Pa rkway Rehab {D/Con) $2, 190,000 $0 $2, 190,00( $0 $2,190,000 Livingston Campbell Corridor Project {PSR) $165,000 $0 $165,00( $0 $165,000 Merced Hwy 59 Black Rascal Bridge $4,350,000 $359,659 $3,990,341 $1,684,580 $6,034,580 Merced I Hwy 59 Widening, Phase 1 $5,350,000 $732,329 $4,617,671 $1,150,000 $6,500,000 Merced I Mission Ave Widening $1,150,000 $95, 132 $1,054,867 $0 $1,150,000 County I AME, Phase lB $25,657,698 $3,579,963 $22,077,735 $10,500,000 $36,157,698 Subtotal $49,854,698 $5,203,526 $44,651,172
Closed Out Projects (listed on next slide) $6,501,226 $6,501,226 $0 TOTAL $56,355,924 $11,104,1s2 I $4s,11s,139
Expenditure progress from December 2024 to October 2025: $1,079,805
Closed Out Projects
County
County
Atwater
Livingston
B:radbu r,y Rd Rehab
Sandy Mush Rd Rehab
Wintoh Way IRecon, Phases 1 & 2
Hwy 99 Winton Pa rkway On-Ramp
Tota,!, Expended
$906.172
$2,308,619
$2,660,000
$626,434
$6,501,ZZS
West Side - Regional Projects
Jurisdiction Project (A) Programming
thru FY 25/26
(B) E1<pe11ded thrn
Oct 31, 2025
Projects with available funds and executed Funding Agreements I Dos Palos it I Blossom St East $5,365,627 $3,253,822
-� . .,,. .. : ... ,,. Hwy 33/140 Signalization $2,375,000 $0 Los Banos Pioneer Rd Widening $8,650,000 $1,696, 172
-1 County l Henry Miller Rehab $6,301,000 $2,523,136
County Hunt Road Rehab $2, 150,000 $1,735,624
County Palm Ave Rehab $1,800,000 $1,739,538
County Hwy 152 Regional Path $2,321,000 $25,741
Projects with funding but without executed Funding Agreements County lngomar Grade Recon $0 $0
Los Banos Hwy 165 & Vineyard/Dove $620,000 $0
Los Banos Hwy 152 & I Street $950,000 $0
Los Banos Hwy 165 & Scripps $325,000 $0
Subtotal $30,857,627 $10,974,033
Closed Out Projects (listed on next slide) $8,521,781 $8,521,781 Contingency Account $898,319 $875,93C
TOTAL $40,277,727 $20,371,744
Expenditure progress from December 2024 to October 2025: $7,152,169 Avail Fund Bi.:!iance
(A�B)
$2,111,805
$2,375,000
$6,953,828
$3,777,864
$414,3761
$60,462
$2,295,259
$0
$620,000
$950,000
$325,000
$19,139,048
$22,389
$19,905,983
(C) Future Funds
FY 26/27 - 27 /28
$0
$0
$0
$5,025,000 I
$0
$0
$0
$2,025,000
$0
$0
$0 '
Toti:il Mcrnsure Funds
(A+C}
$5,365,627
$2,375,000
$8,650,000
$11,326,000
$2,150,000
$1,800,000
$2,321,000
$2,025,000
$620,000
$950,000
$325,000
West Side - Closed out projects
Gustine
Gustine
Gustine
Dos Palos
Dos Palos
County
County
EastsJde· Storm Drainage
Airport Security Project
SR 140/33 Roundatmut
Center Ave. North Project
Lprra i ne Stre e_t Bridge R.ep la cement"
Whitworth Road Rehab
Hwy 33 CentU,ella Study
Total Completed
Future West Side Projects
County· Ingamar Gr Rehab
$9'2,086
$51,802
$810,00-0
$786,000
$1 .. 373,3 73
$5,375,575
$32,945
$8,521,781
$Z,025,000
2025 IP UQdate - Schedule
• December - East/West Tech nical Working Group
Meeting
• January 12, 2026 - East/West Regional Projects
Committee Meetings
• February 2026 Governing Board Meeting: Req uest
to approve programming and direct staff to release
draft 2025 Implementation Plan for public review
• February 2026: Hold two public hearings
• March 2026 : Governing Board Adopt final 2025
Implementation Plan
P'rogramming Approach
1.. Prioritize fu nding req uests for existing projects
2. Assess "regional ity" of any new project requests
3. Prioritize new regional project requests that
leverage other fu nding sources
4E Program new regional project requests in the
"new programming period11
Questions?
Thank you!
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Stacie Guzman
Executive Director
(209)617-7759
[email protected]
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM : Resolutions Making Appointments to Fill the Vacancies on the Livingston Planning Commission
MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
PREPARED BY: Miguel Galvez, Contract City Planner
REVIEWED BY: Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION :
City Council to consider adoption of Resolutions making appointments to fill the vacancies on the Livingston Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The term period for Planning Commission Regular Member Jose Flores expires on December 31 , 2025. Mr. Flores submitted a request to be considered for reappointment to the Planning Commission as a Regular Member. The new term will be for a four-year term from January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2029.
The term period for Planning Commission Alternate Member Mohinder Kanda expires on December 31 , 2025. With the resignation on June 1, 2025, of Planning Commissioner Diego Castillo as a Regular Member of the Planning Commission, there is a vacancy on the Planning Commission.
The new term will be for a four-year term from January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2029.
There are currently two Alternate Planning Commissioners; one is Mohinder Kanda. He submitted a request to be considered for reappointment of the Planning Commission. The second Alternate Planning Commissioner is Jatinder Mann who submitted his Commission Application on March 17, 2025.
If Mr. Kanda or JT Mann are appointed as a regular planning commission, it will result in one vacancy for the Planning Commission Alternate Member position. No other applications to serve on the Planning Commission have been received to date.
Application for Planning Commission has been made available to the public since June 2025 and will continue to be available to the public until all positions on the planning commission are filled. 1
The City's current Planning Commission member roster is listed below.
Regular or I Term Date of i Commissioner Alternate Ex1Jiration Vacancy Status
Jose Flores Regular 12/31/2025 Not Vacant Still Serving Steve Bassi Regular 12/31/2026 Not Vacant Still Serving I Renee Waite Mendonca Regular 12/31/2026 Not Vacant Still Serving Jasneil Singh Regular 12/31/2028 Not Vacant iStill Serving !Vacant I Regular I I 12/31/2027 June 1, 2025 Resigned. i formerly DieQo Castilo)
Mohinder Kanda Alternate 12/31/2025 Not vacant Still Serving JT Mann Alternate 12/31/2027 No vacant Still Serving I
Background
In 1929, the Legislature of the State of California authorized cities and counties to create planning commissions. In 1965 it also required a "planning agency" to be appointed by the governing body of each jurisdiction. Currently, State law requires each local jurisdiction to prepare a plan for the physical development of the community, to be adopted by the governing body of the city and county. California Government Code Section 65101 governs the role of the creation of Planning Commissions in each jurisdiction.
Locally, Title 2 of the Livingston Municipal Code governs the Livingston Planning Commission. It states that commission members must be appointed by resolution of the City Council and will serve four-year terms ending on December 31 st of the fourth year in office.
The Council needs to determine how to fill the current regular vacancy and the position with an upcoming term expiration. The Council may choose to:
1. Reappoint Jose Flores a Regular Planning Commissioner for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2029 and not appoint Alternate Planning Commissioner Mohinder Kanda as a Regular Planning Commissioner for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2029.
2. Appoint Alternate Planning Commissioner Mohinder Kanda as a Regular Planning Commissioner for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2029 and not reappoint Jose Flores a Regular Planning Commissioner for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2029
3. Appoint two current commissioners: one Regular Planning Commissioner, Jose Flores, and one Alternate Planning Commissioner, Mohinder Kanda to the following terms:
a. Regular Planning Commissioner for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2029,
b. Regular Planning Commissioner for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2031 .
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4. Continue advertising.
5. Provide other direction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines: Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3) - Common Sense Exemption, which states that CEQA applies only to projects that have a potential for causing a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Making an appointment is considered an administrative matter and will not directly result in a change to the Environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 2026-XX
2. Resolution 2026-XX
3. Letter from Commissioner Diego Castillo resigning dated June 1, 2025.
4. Email from Commissioner Mohinder Kanda, dated October 22, 2025.
5. Letter from Commissioner Jose Flores, dated November 4, 2025
6. List of Current Planning Commissioners
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON APPOINTS ________ TO THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON PLANNING COMMISSION AS A REGULAR MEMBER FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2026
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029
WHEREAS, the City of Livingston Planning Commission (Commission) is governed by Title 2 of the Livingston Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Commission is comprised of 5 members (Commissioner) and 2 Alternates all of which are appointed by majority vote of the City Council (Council); and WHEREAS, terms of office for members of the Commission are for a period of four (4) years, or until their successors are appointed; and
WHEREAS, there will be a vacancy due to regular commissioner Jose Flores term expiring on December 31 , 2025; and
WHEREAS, the applicant resides in the City of Livingston; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON DOES HEREBY:
1. Appoint __________ to serve on the City of Livingston Planning Commission as a Regular Member Commissioner for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2029; and
2. The Resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026- _ is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Livingston at a regular meeting thereof duly held on the 6
th day of January 2026, by the vote recorded as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
of the City of Livingston
Jose A. Moran, Mayor
of the City of Livingston
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
Marc Tran, City Attorney
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Attachment 2
RESOLUTION 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON APPOINTS ___________ TO THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON PLANNING COMMISSION AS A REGULAR MEMBER FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2026
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2027
WHEREAS, the City of Livingston Planning Commission (Commission) is governed by Title 2 of the Livingston Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Commission is comprised of 5 members (Commissioner) and 2 Alternates all of which are appointed by majority vote of the City Council (Council); and WHEREAS, terms of office for members of the Commission are for a period of four (4) years, or until their successors are appointed; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2025, Planning Commissioner Diego Castillo resigned from the Planning Commission which caused a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The term is due to expire on December 31 , 2027.
WHEREAS, the applicant resides in the City of Livingston; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON DOES HEREBY:
1. Appoint _________ to serve on the City of Livingston Planning Commission as a Regular Member Commissioner for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31 , 2027; and
2. The Resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-_ is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Livingston at a regular meeting thereof duly held on the 6
th day of January 2026, by the vote recorded as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
of the City of Livingston
l
Jose A. Moran, Mayor
of the City of Livingston
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
Marc Tran, City Attorney
2
Diego Castillo
Livingston, CA 95334
June 1, 2025
City of Livingston
Planning Commission
Livingston, CA
Dear Members of the City Council and Planning Commission, Attachment 3
Received
JUN - 1 2025
City of Livingston
Planning Department
I am writing to formally resign from my position on the City of Livingston Planning Commission, effective immediately.
After careful consideration, I have determined that my current and upcoming development projects, along with other business interests in the city, may present ongoing conflicts of interest. While I am grateful for the opportunity to serve, I believe it is in the best interest of the City and the Commission that I step down to avoid the need for frequent recusals on significant matters.
I look forward to continuing to contribute to the city's growth as a resident, business owner, investor and developer and remain committed to Livingston's future success.
Thank you again for the opportunity to serve.
Sincerely,
Diego Castillo
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
MohinderXaada
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Re: Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 10/14/25
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9: 14:46 PM
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Hello Martha Abeloe,
I sending you request letter
Dear Jose Moron, Mayor ,
City of Livingston,
Attachment 4
Received
OCT 2 2 2025
City of Livingston
Planning Department
It has truly been an honor to serve as a member of the City of Livingston Planning Commission. Throughout my term, I have greatly valued the opportunity to learn about and contribute to the growth and development of our wonderful city. This role has allowed me to witness firsthand the dedication of our city leaders, the engagement of our residents, and the continuous progress that makes Livingston such a special community.
During my time on the commission, I have enjoyed collaborating with staff, council members, and community stakeholders to support projects that strengthen our city's infrastructure, encourage business development, and improve the quality of life for our citizens. These experiences have deepened my understanding of city plann ing and reinforced my passion for serving our community.
I am sincerely grateful to the City Council and to your office for appointing me to this position and for trusting me with the responsibility of helping guide Livingston's future.
As a proud citizen, I view this service as part of my civic duty, and I remain committed to fostering growth that balances progress with the preservation of our city's unique character and values.
With that continued dedication in mind, I respectfully request your consideration to extend my term on the Planning Commission for an additional four years. It would be my privilege to continue contributing to the City of Livingston under your leadership and in pa rtnership with the City Council.
Thank you very much for your time, your trust, and your ongoing commitment to the people of Livingston. I look forward to the opportunity to continue serving our community.
Sincerely,
Mohinder Singh Kanda
Letter to continue Service in the Plan ning Commission
For Jose Flores
DATE: 11/04/2025
Mr Miguel Galve
Attachment 5
Received
NOV - 4 2025
City of LMngston Planning Department
I am writing to express my intention to continue serving as a planning commissioner for another two years, as my current term is nearing its conclusion. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the commission and firmly believe that my continued involvement will significantly benefit both the commission and our community.
I eagerly await your response regarding this matter and look forward to participating in future meetings.
Sincerely,
Jose Flores
MCoFD - Equipment Operator and former Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector lj Livingston Vol. Fire Company, Captain
Fire Service Educator
EMAIL:
PHONE;
CITY OF LWINGSTON
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
REGULAR MEMBERS:
CHAIR STEVE BASSI
:.-bassi@l ivi ngstonca.gov
Term Expi res: 12/31 /2026
VICE-CHAIR RENEE WAITE MENDONCA
rwaitemendonca@l ivi ngstonca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31 /2026
JASNEIL SINGH
jsi ngh@l ivi ngstonca.gov
Term Exp ires: 12/31 /2028
JOSE FLORES
jflores@l ivi ngstonca.gov
Term Expires: 12/31 /2025
(VACANT)
Term Expires: 12/31 12027
ALTERNATE MEMBERS:
JATINDER MANN (1 )
rmann@I ivi ngstonca.gov
Term Expires: 12/3 1 /2027
MOHINDER KANDA (2)
m [email protected]
Term Expires: 12/3 1 /2025
COMMISSION SECRETARY MIGUEL GALVEZ
Phone: (209) 394-8041 , Ext. 123
mgalvez@livi ngstonca.gov
COUNCIL LIAISON JASON ROTH
jroth@l ivi ngstonca.gov
Alternate 1 votes on odd number months
Alternate 2 votes on even num ber mo nths
Term Expires: 11 /2026
Attachment 6
Updated I 21I 6/25
AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
RECOMMENDATION
STAFF REPORT
Discussion and Direction on City Councilmembers' use of City Attorney office time.
January 6, 2026
Marc Barraza Tran, City Attorney
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction on the City Councilmembers' use of City Attorney office time.
BACKGROUND
On June 17, 2025, the City adopted a Resolution (No. 2025-64) appointing Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP as the City Attorney for the City of Livingston and Legal Counsel for the City of Livingston Successor Agency, the City of Livingston Planning Commission, the City of Livingston Public Financing Authority, and all other City boards and/or commissions.
The City Council wishes to balance the need for timely and appropriate legal advice with the expense involved in consulting with the City Attorney. They have asked that an item be placed on the agenda to discuss appropriate uses of City Attorney time when advising City Councilmembers.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION
The role of the City Attorney is codified in Cal. Gov. Code § 41801 et seq., and includes, but is not limited to:
1. Providing legal advice and guidance to the City Council, Mayor, boards, commissions and staff on the scope of city authority, legality of actions, and compliance with local, state and federal laws.
2. Preparing and reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, leases, deeds and other legal documents.
3. Representing the city in lawsuits, handling claims, and supervising outside law firms.
4. Analyzing legislation, assisting in developing city policies, and ensuring proper procedure is followed for council actions.
5. Investigating and advising on potential liability and risk mitigation.
The City Attorney does not represent City Councilmembers individually, but represents the City Council as a whole. If an individual councilmember requests legal advice, the advice must 491 6-9638-0544 vi 1 of 2
pertain to the business of the City or to the City Council, rather than to personal matters of an individual council member.
City Attorneys routinely advise individual council members regarding city business. Thus, it is important that, in order to control costs and make most efficient use of the City Attorney's time, the advice requested is limited to matters that are currently pertinent to the City and City Council, and are considered priorities by the City Council. One way to effectively establish priorities for the City Attorney to address is through the City Council's development of a strategic plan, and/or implementation of annual council retreats where priorities for the upcoming year are discussed and adopted. The City Council may determine that issues related to the strategic plan require no further authorization.
Another way to mitigate legal costs is to create parameters around consultation with legal counsel. For example, the City Council may decide to limit discussions and questions by duration. Council can direct that discussions between individual councilmembers and the City Attorney's office be limited to questions that may be resolved immediately, or that require no more than two (2) hours of legal research and drafting. Any questions exceeding this threshold would then require further authorization.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time was used to prepare and process this agenda item.
SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction on the City Councilmembers' use of City Attorney office time.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: General Discussion and Direction on City Council Term Limits MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
PREPARED BY: Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction regarding City Council term limits.
BACKGROUND
The City Council previously requested an agenda item to discuss and consider term limits for City Councilmembers.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION
California Government Code § 36502(b) provides that "Any proposal to limit the number of terms a member of the City Council may serve on the City Council , or the number of terms an elected Mayor may serve, shall apply prospectively only and shall not become operative unless it is submitted to the electors of the city at a regularly scheduled election and a majority of the votes cast on the question favor the adoption of the proposal." The next regularly scheduled election where the City may place a term limits item on the ballot is November 3, 2026.
Of the six incorporated cities in Merced County, at least two of the cities have term limits - Merced and Atwater. Merced City Council limits its members' terms to two, four-year terms. The Mayor is also limited to two four-year terms. The City of Atwater limits members of City Council to three, four-year terms. The Mayor of Atwater has the same three, four-year term limit.
Arguments in Favor of City Council Term Limits:
• Limits potential alleged abuses of power by elected officials who stay in office too long. • Encourages new people to get involved in local government which can create a citizen legislative body rather than full time politicians.
• Broadens the base of potential candidates.
• Increases responsiveness to the public (further interests of voters vs. ensuring long-term political survival).
• Encourages fresh ideas.
• Provides voters with more choices
• Increases voter turnout.
• Ensures better balance of power among different interest groups • Encourages broader representation.
• Reduces the cost of campaigns.
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Arguments Against City Council Term Limits
• Loss of experience.
• Erodes the effectiveness of City Council Members in their final term (lame duck status) • Restricts the ability of future voters to vote on who their City Council Members should be. ■, Term limits are generally applied toward full-time politicians who serve in larger jurisdictions and not toward part-time City Councils in smaller cities. • Elected officials who have experience in their positions provide more value to the community because of their knowledge, contacts, institutional/historical memory, and focus on long� term outcomes.
• Prevents highly effective and responsive City Council Members from continuing their work for the community.
"' Elected officials should be voted out of office when the public believes they are no longer effective in their current position.
• Enhances the power of staff, unions, lobbyists, consultants, and special interest groups. • Makes City Council Members more political, partisan, and adversarial. • Loss of representation on national, State and regional bodies due to tenure required to obtain leadership positions.
• Loss of effectiveness in obtaining national grants, state grants, regional funding, regulation assistance, political assistance, etc.
• Increases cost of local campaigns.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time was used to prepare and process this agenda item. Additional staff time may be required to develop additional materials, which have been allocated in the approved Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget.
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Discussion Regarding Scheduling an Upcoming City Council Workshop For Goals and Priorities Setting for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
PREPARED BY: Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
REVIEWED BY: Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommendsthat the City Council discuss and provide direction on scheduling a future goals and priorities setting workshop for fiscal year 2026- 2027.
BACKGROUND
The City of Livingston department heads, City Manager, and City Council are tasked to evaluate their activities at least once a year through the following methods: Strategic Plan Evaluation, goals and objectives evaluation, action plans evaluation, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Evaluation, budgeting and financial resource evaluation, and employee performance evaluations. This process, known as Livingston's Strategic Planning, Implementation , and Evaluation Decision-Making Process, is designed to provide a framework for planning, implementing, and evaluating City operations, budgets, programs, service levels, and capital improvements. The process unites city leadership with residents and special interest groups to work toward the same objectives consistent with the community's values and vision . A detailed map of the Strategic Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Decision-Making Process is included as Attachment 1.
The City Council held a Vision and Goal Setting Workshop at the September 23, 2025, Special Meeting, facilitated by Paul Pierce. The workshop was attended by city residents and elected and appointed officials. A summary report is included as Attachment 2. The participants highlighted areas of shared vision in the following areas:
1. Unity and Collaboration
2. Diversity and Inclusion
3. Safety and Health
4. Sustainability and Generational Care
The Council wishes to hold a priorities-setting workshop to identify priorities based on the feedback received. The workshop will be used to create a Strategic Planning document ("Work Plan") identifying priorities for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. 1 of 2
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Goal setting is a best practice in local government. It is fundamental to establishing priorities for budgeting and for the use of staff time. The purpose of a goal and priorities setting workshop is to identify and prioritize specific goals, objectives, and initiatives for the community for a specific period, typically one year (though it could be more). The goals are typically aligned with the needs and priorities of the city's residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. The workshop will assist with aligning the council's objectives, developing strategies to achieve those objectives, and creating an action plan for the upcoming specified period.
The following direction is needed to determine logistics for a goals and priorities setting workshop:
1. Set Workshop (Special Meeting) date and time.
2. Provide consensus on topics of discussion:
• Project List (Potential Projects for FY 26-27 Work Plan) • Goals and Priorities
• Council vision on short-term and long-term future
• Review prior accomplishments
3. Input from Staff
• Staff may propose goals that reflect the city's current position to use as a starting point for City Council discussion and consideration.
4. Select Moderator (Staff vs. Consultant)
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time was used to prepare and process this agenda item . There is no impact on the budget at this time. Any budget impact associated with the projects and initiatives included in the Work Plan will be described in preparation for a future-scheduled workshop.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Strategic Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Decision-Making Process
2. Summary of 9/23/25 Livingston Vision Workshop
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LIVINGSTON STRATEGIC PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION
AND EVALUATION DECISION MAKING PROCESS
Livingston Community Values
Community values are the non-negotiable core principles or standards that the community's citizens wish to maintain. They must be acknowledged, honored and constantly defended to ensure that change and development occur in accordance with these core principles and standards. The community values held by the residents, community leaders and elected officials determine the City's character, urban design features and ultimately shape the development of the City. Community values guide the community's vision, mission Strategic Plan as well as its goals, objectives activities, capital projects budgets and service levels.
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Livingston Community Vision J.y;:
G,bThe community vision articulates the type of city Livingston 11 1 will become as it changes and grows over the next several decades. This vision ultimately influences and shapes the goals, objectives, strategies, action plans and priorities of the Strategic Plan. It will also influence the development of City ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures and urban design standards. The community vision guides the preparation of the city's Five-Year Capital Improvements plan and annual
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Livingston Mission Statement
The Mission of the City of Livingston is to: (1) protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents; (2) ensure development that preserves the community character and is in harmony with the City's unique small-town environment; (3) deliver high quality, responsive City services in an efficient and effective manner; (4) develop and encourage a culturally diverse community and (5) promote an economically
diversified commercial and industrial economy to ensure the future financially stability of the City.
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Livingston Community Values Statement�
Livingston is a commllnity that:
I. Recognizes that it is in the midst of one of earth's great natural treasures.
Us ·1.u1ique/.s�aculer" llind frag�e eiwi ron ment ;� worthy ,11t' preservatlen and caro{ul sf�aitls�ip,_
2. Promotes the development of a wholesome, and attractive City resulting from orderly development and preservation of its natural beauty. 3,
. Provides a clear, clean and open visual image of the community that reflects the highest standards of design for public and private commercial, residential, institutional and industrial development.
4. Fosters retail commercial, office and light industrial enterprises that will preserve the City's natural environment, capitalize on the City's natural beauty, provide tax revenues to fund City services and be conducive to the City's desire to be a rural, open and uncrowded community.
S. Promotes buildings and public infrastructure development that are practical, aesthetically pleasing and in harmony with the environment and surrounding landscape.
6. Provides an atmosphere in which people can live in good health, move safely about the community (even at night) and feel confident that they and their property are protected from criminal harm, flood and other natural hazards and man-made disasters.
7, Fosters a feeling of community spirit, community identity and promotes a sense of full citizen participation, guaranteeing an opportunity for everyone to share in the activities, duties, responsibilities and benefits of the City.
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. Promotes efficient and effective municipal services and makes adequate provision in comrnwnity planni.ng, for police, fire, emergency medical, roads, water, sewer, OAtut<al ga.,, s'lorm .v,•ater, schools, libraries, parks and other- publi-b fucil ities· an"d scr\l ices. Comimm ity'f�ilitie,s are: sens11ivtily and successfully integrated into the natural environment.
9. Provides a municipal government that is honest, dependable, inventive, creative, economical and ethical.
10. Provides cultural, recreational and contemplative opportunities for the residents and visitors to Livingston.
Strategic
Plan
Council
Legi:sl�tive
Action
Organization
Structure
Livingston ·Strategic Plan Components
1. General Plan
Land Use Element
Circulation Element
Open Space Element
Recreation Element
Urban Boundary Element
Community Design
Element
Public Facilities Element
Safety Element
Housing Element
2. Utility Master Plans
Water Master Plan
Wastewater Master Plan
Storm Drain Master Plan
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3. Specific Plans � Park & Recreation Plan
Downtown Specific Plan
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Current Situation
Needs Assessment
Strategy Areas
Determination
Goal Determination
Policy Determination
Action Plan Development
Action Plan Priority
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City Council Legislative A�tinn V
1. Ordinances 5. Urban Design Features
2. Resolutions 6. Development Standards
3. Regulations 7. Engineering Standards
4. Directives 8. Contracts
Ordinances, resolutions regulations, directives, urban design features, development standards, engineering standards, contracts and other City Council legislative actions are taken to achieve the goals of the Strategic Plan and implement its policies and action plans.
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The City Council and City Manager create an organizational structure to achieve the goals of the Strategic Plan and implement its policies and action plans within each of its strategy areas. This might include: (l)the creation ofa citizen committees, office or positions with the City government or (2) changing job descriptions or (3)making specific
assignments for specific programs and projects.
Livingston C�mmunity Vision Statements
Livingston is a city that values preserves its scenic beauty while providing a variety of intellectual, educational, cultural, recreational, housing and economic activities to its diverse population and visitors. Livingston is a regional agricultural, light manufacturing, commercial retail center-Proud of its ability to maintain its unique character while sustaining a vibrant community and maintaining a high quality of life.
Livingston will be a City that:
] , Maintains the spectacular views of the San Joaquin Valley that forms the backdrop to the community. It preserves this natural beauty, environmental quality and vital natural resources through appropriate stewardship of the land, ensuring visual and physical harmony between the natural and the man-made environment.
2, Preserves its general open, rural, low profile, uncrowded character punctuated with ample open space, set backs, panoramic views and pristine vistas.
3. Promotes urban design features that provides artful integration of building site with the environment with an emphasis on earth-tone colors, mission Spanish architecture, exterior building materials, monument signs, large building set backs, appropriate landscaping, berms and features that hide or reduce the visibility of negative urban features such as parking lots.
�- In,clu�t1ri: � v:wi:�ty ofa.:i!!ident� v:arif.l� in age, family rMk:eui?, income levels and interests, who can commonly enjoy the beauty, economic opportunities, recreational activities and cultural amenities of the City and surrounding region.
3. Provides choices in housing types in a variety of neighborhoods that are seamlessly integrated together and well insulated from high volume roadways, noise and nonresidential land uses. Neighborhoods harmonize and compliment one another through good urban design, architectural standards and landscaping where residents can fulfill their varied individual housing needs and dreams of home ownership. Housing fosters a sense of neighborhood among nearby residents and a sense of community through landscaped linkages with surrounding
neighborhoods, parks and pristine areas.
6. Provides a practical, landscaped, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sensitive transportation circulation network that includes roads, bike paths, walkways and trails that are easily accessible and that tron�ort!!-,,rcs:idcm•ts mid visito� eflioienUy and safely lhrouw1out the City and surrounding region. The circulation system, especially major corridors. wil.l provide prow:ra:mic.. view.s of llle co1mn1 1 t1i:ty' s. su:rrou11tli11g
environment and will avoid blocking these views with walls, fences, overhead power lines or other visually negative features. The circulation system will be landscaped and will link neighborhoods, parks, schools, libraries, shopping areas, topographic features, pristine primitive areas and wildlife habitat along the Merced River.
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The Livingston Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan is a '�1 multi-year guide to the construction and maintenance of community improvements such as roads, bridges, gutters, sidewalks, water system improvements, wastewater system improvements, storm water system improvements park
facilities and other capital facilities needed to deliver municipal services. It is through this process that the longrange plans for the orderly maintenance and improvement of Livingston's physical assets can be accomplished. This
document is intended to serve as a planning tool and is structured to present a meaningful perspective to the
community's long-range capital improvements goals. •1
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Livingston Annual Budget "'\i
The annual budget is the primary financial mechanism for achieving the community vision through achieving the goals of the Strategic Plan and implementing its policies and executing its action plans. The budget document is an ( l) operation guide, (2) policy document, (3) financial plan and a (4) communications device. It shall contain:
I. Summary of accounting, investment, fixed asset, financial, capital improvement and budget policies.
2. Description of accounting system.
3. Description of department programs, activities and service levels.
4. Presentation of fund & department mission statements. 5 . Goals and objectives for each department. These annual goals and objectives shall implement the action plans as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
6. Performance measures for each department.
7. Line-item budget for each fund and department.
8. Changes in fund Balances and cash Balances. �'
Livini:,ston Evaluation
L Strategic Plan Evaluation
2. Goals and Objectives Evaluation
3_ Action Plan Evaluation
4. Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan Evaluation
5. Budgeting, Financing and Resource Evaluation
6. Emolovee Performance Evaluation
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7.. Views economic development as the sustained creation of community wealth and The generation of tax revenues through the retention, expansion and development of diversified business opportunities that are compatible with the environment, community values and community vision. Quaint shops, neighborhood commercial developments, office developments, light industrial enterprises, restaurants, motels and pedestrian malls are in harmony with Livingston's small town character, scenic beauty and natural resources which are the foundation of its economic strength and quality of life.
$.. Interacts and works with other governmental entities for the mutual benefit of the City, county, region, state and nation.
9. Provides creative, orderly and efficient community facilities and municipal services that meet the needs of residents and visitors.
Community facilities are sensitively and successfully integrated into the natural environment with necessary municipal and public utility services including police, fire, emergency medical, water, wastewater, storm water, electrical power, natural gas, cable television, communications, library, building, community development, solid waste and public education services implemented at the lowest possible cost. 10, Develops a convenient and comprehensive system of neighborhood parks, community parks, athletic parks, primitive natural areas, green belts, open space, bike paths, trails, scenic vistas and other recreational opportunities that meet the needs of the citizens and enriches the lives of residents and visitors. Parks and recreation facilities that will be adaptable to changes in the population, and provide beauty and functional efficiency to complement the City's natural environment and the needs of its citizens.
i 1- Collects, restores, preserves its natural, cultural and geologic heritage and displays, artifacts, histories, maps, culture relating to the early Native American inhabitants, pioneer settlers, and Hispanic, Portuguese, East Indian, Filipino, and Japanese immigrants.
Provides outstanding cultural activities that serve the entire region and touch and enrich the lives of citizens and visitors. The arts and the environment play equal and complementary roles in realizing a culturally animated future. They act as a stimulus to civic pride and involvement and provide vigor and zest to the community's quality of life;
Attachment 2
Livingston Vision Workshop - September 23, 2025
CONTENTS:
Executive Summary
Process and Statistical Analysis
Workshop Take Aways
Livingston Community Vision Workshops
EXCUTIVE SUMMARY
Livingston's Community Vision: Unified, Inclusive, and Action-Driven Livingston residents, elected and appoi nted offi cials who participated in the process envision a future of shared pu rpose, blending cu ltural richness with proactive cooperation . They expressed a deep commitment to un ity, diversity and progress; and describe Livingston as a vibrant, safe, and inclusive commun ity where people work together for shared prosperity and wel l-being. This un ified vision positions Livi ngston to lead Centra l Va lley commun ities in bui lding a thrivi ng, incl usive, and sustainable city for generations to come.
Combined, the visions that emerged show overwhelmi ng al ignment:
• Un ity & Col laboration (::: 90%)
• Diversity & Inclusion (::: 70°/4i)
• Safety & Health (::: 40%)
• Sustainabil ity & Generational Care (::::: 30%)
PROCESS
Participants evaluated Livingston from 3 perspectives.
The first window looked at WHAT the ideal future looks like (see Templ ates A and B in attachments) and HOW that future cou ld come into bei ng.
In the second exercise, an appreci ative inquiry asked participants to reca ll their best, most meani ngfu l moments in Livingston using the format "Livi ngston is ... so that ... " In addition, they noted how they each contributed, and what they hoped for in the future.
The final activity chal lenged parti ci pants to come up with a positive headl ine in a national news sou rce lauding Livingston. This activity, fueled by the first two and the creative imagi nation of everyone worki ng together in teams, developed vivid pictures of how we might look in 10 years, noticing what is different for famil ies, youth, busi ness, and neighborhoods.
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Statistical and Thematic Report
Overview
A tota l of 22 unique responses were analyzed from the Livi ngston Vision Workshop.
Thematic Analysis
• A. Diversity and Inclusion (41 %): Emphasizes Livi ngston's mu lticu ltura l identity and a sense of belongi ng.
• B. Community Cohesion (95%): Focuses on unity, cooperation, and civic engagement as core va lues.
• C. Safety and Trust (1 8%,): High l ights publ ic safety and trust-bu ilding as essential components.
• D. Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (27%): Centers around shared progress and equitable growth .
• E. Family and Future Generations (1 4%): Stresses ra i s i n g c h i ldren and fosteri ng family con nections.
• F. Governance and Coll aboration (9%): Acknowledges cooperation between residents and local leadership.
• G. Health and Wel l-being (9°
/4,): Connects wel l-being with safety, belonging,
and commun ity vitality.
Sentiment Analysis
Al l 22 responses express positive, forward-looking sentiments. No negative or neutra l statements were recorded, reflecting widespread optim ism and shared pride.
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4. Visual Charts
Theme Preva lence Bar Chart:
Livingston Vision Workshop: Theme Preva lence
Health & Well-Being
Governance & Collaboration
Family & Generations
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Community Cohesion
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Keyword Distribution Pie Chart:
Livingston Vision Workshop: Keyword Distribution
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Conclusion
Livi ngston's residents col lectively describe a hopefu l and cooperative community identity - vibrant, and incl usive. Themes of diversity, togetherness, safety, and shared prosperity are centra l to the city's vision for the future. Th is ana lysis provides a strong foundation for conti nued dialogue and planning around a un ifying comm unity vision .
A Proposed Unified Vision Statement
"Livingston is a united, diverse, and thriving community - working together to ensure safety, health, prosperity, and sustainability for all generations."
Recommendations for future strategic planning
1. Adopt a dual focus - celebrate diversity (Template A themes) while driving collective action (Template B themes).
2. Integrate environmental and public health initiatives as core elements of future plans.
3. Leverage community unity to build trust and participation in policy and governance.
4. Develop metrics for quality ofl ife and inclusion, reflecting shared values across all ages and backgrounds.
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Livingston Report Resources
Contents:
What and How formulae and responses
2035 Headlines
Workshop Take Aways
Participant Worksheets - separate document
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What and How
Template A (what we want)
Vision Formula
Template A: "Livingston is a [adjective] _______ _,
[adjective] ________ COmmunity
where [who] ____ �--------------
Exhibit B
[do/experience what] _________________ _
so that pmpac11 __________________ .
Template A Responses emphasize what Livingston aspires to be- highl ighting diversity (41 %), community cohesion (95%) , and economic opportunity (27%).
Livingston is a melting pot th at's enriched and fu ll of community where people come together and th rive so that the commun ity can prosper/people care.
Livingston is a thriving diverse commun ity, where all wa lks of life come together to embrace each other so that Livi ngston's legacy of "the only last stop" lives on forever.
Livingston is a vibrant close-kn it community where residence coll aborate so that economic opportunities access to better infrastructu re and services like education and health, fa ir, cu ltural diversity and enha nce commun ity buildi ng.
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Livingston is a vibrant mu lticu ltural commun ity where everyone of different national ities enjoy life and live together as one so that the nation ca n see it is ach ievable.
Livi ngston is a vibrant and healthy commun ity where all our va l ued so that everyone is empowered to live a fu lfil li ng life.
Livi ngston is a safe and welcoming commun ity where people of all eth nicities can wa lk the streets and feel safe so that everyone's family grows feeling proud of being Livi ngston ians
Livingston is a family value commun ity where each person can ra ise family so that they vv ill make lifetime memories
Livi ngston is a vibrant active commun ity where people have all backgrounds congregate so that all Feil support supported.
Livingston is a caring and giving commun ity where chi ldren can play and have fu n and laugh and experience life as it shou ld be so that their adulthood is rich and they have become strong buildi ng blocks that support everyth ing and everyone.
Livingston is a thriving and prospero us community where people come together with commun ity gatherings so that success is accompl ished
Livingston is a safe and caring commun ity where elderly can live and wa lk so that they could enjoy their golden years
Livingston is a vibrant and evolvi ng commun ity. The many cultural identities come together to create the best town in the Central Valley.
Livingston is a wa lkable and diverse commun ity where everyone can safely explore shops, common spaces and events so that bring people together help them grow and grow together
Living stone is a thriving and con nected commun ity where we are va lued, seeing her engage engaged in wi ll ing to fi nd common grou nd, even if different perspectives so th at we can go fu 1iher together for the good of all
Livingston is a stronger un ited commun ity where we are one team we build trust th rough transparency we are the people serving the people
Livi ngston is a rich and diverse community where eth nic groups un ite so that we take care of each other
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Livi ngston is a th riving and con nected comm unity where people feel safe grounded and at peace
Livingston is a diverse commun ity
The Livingston is a pl ace that va l ues commun ity where residence and government leaders work together so that the commun ity recogn ized their va lued Livi ngston's a safe and thrivi ng comm unity where famil ies are given opportu nities to cooperate and all are embraced and supported
Livi ngston is a diverse and vibrant community where each resident feels safe included, respected and heard so that our community thrives and feels happy Livingston is an inclusive and welcoming comm unity where anyone can corne together so that we can live peacefully
Template B (how we get it)
Vision Formula
Template B: ''Together in Livingston,
we [core action] --------------------
to ensure [benefit] ____ �-------------
for [all/every generation] ------------------
Template B Responses emphasize howto achieve it-focusing on col lective action, intergenerational well-being, environmental stewardship, and support for mental health.
Together in Livi ngston, we work together to ensure a better safer hea lthier life for the next generations to come
Together in Livingston, we support local busi nesses to ensure the fruit of our labor is invested in our community for future generations
Together in Livi ngston, we initiate urban greeni ng, multi used development and public private col laboration to foster environmental sustainabil ity, boost local economies and September 2025 3
improve public hea lth and create more incl usive and cohesive commun ities for all residents
Together in Livi ngston, we ach ieve great heights to ensure our youth grows in a safe community for every generation to enjoy
Together in Livi ngston, we encou rage other others to ensure that all benefit for generations They 're in Livi ngston. We work together to ensure everyone thrives for all generations Together in Livi ngston, we coll aborate to ensure un ity and progress for all Together in Livi ngston, we support each other to ensure good mental hea lth for all commun ities
Together in Livi ngston, we strive to ensure success for all Together in Livi ngston, we come together to ensure quality of life for all ages Together in Livi ngston, we cooperate to ensure a safe secure future for all identities together in Livi ngston we wi ll have slow roads, green sidewa lks, and dark skies to ensure people can gather together outside for the commun ity to know one another and enjoy the city
Together in Livi ngston, we ensure a high-qual ity of life to ensure we are a strong, thrivi ng, lovi ng, cari ng, joyful, culturally un ique, creative, sustai nable com mun ity for all people all cultures all ages
Together in Livi ngston, reu nite to ensure health for all Together in Livi ngston, we give back to ensure the entire commun ity can benefit from the fru its of our labor
Together in Livi ngston, we have the potenti al to develop and evolve Together in Livi ngston, we intentionally communicate to ensure we uphold our val ues Jnd culture to the next generation
Together in Livi ngston, we work as a team of city residents, a un ited commun ity for the well-being of our chi ldren, youth, adu lts, elderly, and future generations, which wi ll benefit from the seed we have planted
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2035 Headlines
Livingston Aspirations - Headlines (in 10 years)
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Challenged to develop a headl ine lauding Livingston in a major news supplier in 10 years participants identified the following possible futures.
Livingston becomes first Central Val ley city to open universal healthcare facility!
• hea lthier commun ity
• fi nancial security
• affordabi l ity
• more dol lars spent in Livingston busi nesses
Livingston recognized strongest town in North America.
• Thrivi ng downtown
• Seen and heard
• Th riving economy
• Local business
• Safety
• Environmental consciousness
• Opportun ities for youth
Small Town provides "Safe Family Environment" for its residents • Award-winning pol ice department
., Safe wa lking environment
Social area areas are avai lable for all
•· Events, sports and outreach events for all ages
•· Fu lly staffed fire department
• No unhousecl people
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The City of Livingston - from "The Last Stop" "The ONLY Stop" Known for:
• best commun ity in the nation for safety,
• to ra ise a fa mily and
• th riving busi ness commun ity
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Livingston has youngest city council membership in the nation. • Youth that are informed, involved, and investee! .
• Green spaces for recreation activities.
• More new busi ness opportunities
Livingston feeds the world
Super food feeds
• minclbody
• soul
The beat of Livingston -we value people, place & culture The pride of Livingston opens its doors
• Rec. Plex
• Awesome, indoor fitness
• New sen ior center
• Great community gatheri ng place
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Workshop Take Aways
• Bike trails
"' Inspired
• Hopeful
• Vested
• Encouraged
• Supported
• Challenged
• Optimistic
• Happy
• Green Space
• Waterpark
• Community val ued
• Involvement
•· Fam ily
• Safe, wa lkable
• Trails
• Was heard
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• Enjoi ned
• Culture
• Teamwork
• More murals
• Opportu nity
• Bike tra il trails
• Downtown fac;:acle progra m
• Farmers market
• Retirement Housing
• Beautifying
• Creativity
• Outdoor theater
• Vibrant business/downtown
• Public/private col laboration
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: Discussion and Direction on City's State and Federal Legislative Priorities.
MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
PREPARED BY: Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction on the creation of a Legislative Platform outlining the City's legislative priorities.
BACKGROUND
On December 16, 2025, the City Council discussed the creation of a Legislative Platform at its regular meeting. Members of the public requested that the Council receive input on legislative priorities for this plan before formalizing a Legislative Platform . The City aims to adopt a Legislative platform by the end of January 2026.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION
A Legislative Platform sets forth a framework for the City to engage in legislative activities. The purpose of tracking legislation is to pursue opportunities that support the well-being of the city and its residents, and to oppose proposed actions that are in conflict with the city's vision.
If a Legislative Platform is adopted, city staff can identify and inform the council of local, state, and federal actions that could provide opportunities for the city to pursue grant opportunities or otherwise realize its goals. The Legislative Platform can also be used to advise the council of legislation that may create roadblocks to the city's priorities.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff time was used to prepare and process this agenda item. There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the discussion of this item. Adopting a legislative agenda enables staff to better track and pursue future grant opportunities and mitigate negative financial impacts from new mandates.
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