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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 23, 2007
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER -The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Marshall Kamena at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 3575 Pacific Avenue,
Livermore, California.
ROLL CALL - Present: Mayor Kamena, Vice-Mayor John Marchand, and
Councilmembers Lorraine Dietrich, Marj Leider, and Tom Reitter.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS -There
were no speakers.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
City Council
1. Conference with Labor Negotiator - To meet with Jim Piper and Steve Harman,
the City's negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, regarding
negotiations with the Municipal Employee's Agency for Negotiation (MEAN).
2. Litigation/Conference with Legal Counsel §54956.9 (Existing litigation). To meet
with the City Attorney regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a). Discussion in open session would prejudice the position of the City in
litigation. One case. County CUP C-8465 Vineyard Cemetery.
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER -The meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency was
called to order by Mayor/Chairperson Marshall Kamena at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers, 3575 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, California.
1.01 ROLL CALL - Present: Mayor/Chairperson Kamena, Vice-Mayor/Vice-
Chairperson John Marchand, and Councilmembers/Agencymembers Lorraine Dietrich,
Marj Leider, and Tom Reitter.
1.02 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.03 REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION -City Attorney John
Pomidor said there was no reportable action.
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2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Tom Sawyer, the Governor's Public Safety Liaison, presented a letter from Governor
Schwarzenegger congratulating Livermore Police Chief Steve Krull on his successful term
as President of the California Police Chiefs' Association.
2.01 Mayor Kamena presented a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month, to
Elinor Cullen, Coordinator, ECHO Housing.
2.02 Mayor Kamena presented a proclamation declaring May 12 through 20, 2007 as
National Tourism Week to Amy Blaschka, President and CEO, Tri-Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
2.03 Jennifer Lund, Tri-Valley Youth Planning Board member, thanked the City Council
for its assistance with the Board and presented an update on the Tri-Valley Adolescent
Health Initiative.
3. CITIZENS FORUM
JoAnn Frisch, Tri-Valley Cares, Livermore, spoke in opposition to the opening of a bio-
safety level three laboratory within the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (Lab).
She said this type of facility should not be co-located within a weapons research facility.
She said the Lab is in a 50 mile radius of seven million people and is not an appropriate
location to conduct experiments with some of the deadliest agents known. She said the
Lab should not be allowed to operate a seismically active area. She said the Department
of Energy should conduct a public hearing to inform the public of this plan and to allow -'
the community to comment.
Don King, Livermore, spoke about the recent salary increases for the City Manager and
City Attorney. He said salary negotiations should be made in public and not in closed
session.
Beverly King, Tri-Valley Cares, Livermore, spoke in opposition to the opening of a bio-
safety level three laboratory within the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She said
the environmental assessment report is inadequate in analyzing potential terrorist threats
and hazards at the facility. She said the Department of Energy should prepare an
environmental impact statement to inform the community.
Robert S. Allen, Livermore, said the Council should pay attention to improving the
commute for Livermore citizens going into the Bay Area. He said a shuttle bus service
should be provided between the Park n Ride near I-580 and the Dublin BART station.
He said the Council should develop a program that includes using the median of I-580 to
extend BART to Greenville Road.
Robbie Teruya, Livermore, said the students at Rancho Las Positas Elementary School
have been participating in the Governor's Challenge for Physical Fitness. She said the
school is number one in the region with 100% participation from the student body. She --
said the school will get a new fitness center if it is the grand prize winner.
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John Stein, Livermore, said a telephone pollster recently called him regarding a
potential November ballot measure to increase Livermore's hotel tax. He said if this
measure passes, it would make Livermore's hotel tax 50% higher than all of the
surrounding communities. He said this increase would make it more difficult to attract
business people and tourists. He said in the long term it may reduce or cut off the ability
to construct new revenue producing inns and hotels. He said the real question facing
Livermore is whether taxes should be increased, and if so, how the money should be
spent on the many needs currently in the City.
Mayor Kamena said the Council does not direct any of the telephone polls. He said it
would take a majority vote of the residents and not the Council to pass this measure.
Bob Baltzer, Livermore, spoke regarding the throw-away landscape service
advertisements that litter driveways. He asked if there was something City staff could do
to stop this practice.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Kamena removed Item 4.02 from the Consent Calendar.
ON THE MOTION OF CM DIETRICH, SECONDED BY VM MARCHAND, AND CARRIED
ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR
EXCEPT ITEM 4.01, WHICH WAS CARRIED ON A 4-0-1 VOTE, CM DIETRICH
-- ABSTAINING. ITEM 4.02 WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA; RE-INTRODUCTION
TO BE SCHEDULED.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
4.01 Approval of Minutes -April 9, 2007 City CounciURedevelopment Agency
meeting.
City Council
4.02 Second reading of an ordinance amending the Planning and Zoning Code,
General Text Amendment 06-368 to establish a maximum height limit of 35 feet in the
Commercial Service, Commercial Highway Service, and Professional Office Zoning
Districts. (o4-os-ZOO7~
Removed from the agenda. Re-introduction to be scheduled.
4.03 Resolution 2007-076 authorizing execution of an agreement with Spiess
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $5,223,100 for construction of the Zone 1
Water System Improvements, Phase 2; reappropriating '$3,615,000 in unused Water
Storage Funds and $300,000 in unused General Funds; and appropriating $1,000,000
from the proceeds of the 2007 Certificates of Participation Fund to Fiscal Year 2007-2008
for a total project cost of $6,315,000, Project No. 2002-38.
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4.04 Resolution 2007-077 accepting for permanent maintenance and release of
security for the Police Building Roof and Exterior Insulation and Finish System Repairs,
Project No. 2006-41.
4.05 Resolution 2007-078 approving Final Tract Map 7764 and authorizing execution
of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Tofino Row, LLC). Location: Southwest
corner of North L Street and Chestnut Street.
Redevelopment Agency
None.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
5.01 Hearing to consider the formation of the Downtown Landscape Maintenance
District, LL-859 pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972. (04-09-2007)
Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution confirming
the results of balloting for the formation of the Downtown Landscape Maintenance
District, LL-859; approving the final Engineer's Report; ordering the formation of
Assessment District LL-859; confirming the assessments and assessment diagrams;
authorizing the City Manager to sign Residential Assessment Payment Deferral
Agreements; and allocating funds from the General Fund.
City Engineer Cheri Sheets presented the staff report.
In response to questions by Mayor Kamena, Ms. Sheets said there were development
agreements requiring the affirmative vote for the establishment of the landscape
maintenance district. She said the total number of these votes was not the determining
factor in approval for the formation of the District.
Mayor Kamena opened the public hearing.
John Stein, Livermore, said the predetermined. votes of the City, Redevelopment
Agency, and development agreements totaled 47.4% of the vote. He said the remaining
"yes" vote was 18.3% of the total vote and the vote against was 34%. He said without the
predetermined vote the measure would have failed almost 2:1 based upon weighted
votes. He urged the Council not to spend all the money on the five block area on First
Street. He said it would be nice to distribute a small portion of the money over the
balance of the area that is paying for it. He said sturdy shrubs should be selected instead
of seasonal plants. He said the City should make every effort to make the maintenance
simpler, easier and less expensive.
Pete Clark, Livermore, said the City will be in violation of the Bill of Rights and the U. S.
Constitution if it goes after homeowners to pay for the First Street landscaping. He said it
is not right to go after someone who is unemployed to pay for the maintenance. He said --
he has been asked to put together a class action suit against Livermore.
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In response to questions by Mayor Kamena, Ms. Sheets said there is a residential
deferral program to assist an unemployed property owner. She said most of the
•- residential assessments are $25.00 per year.
Ken Bradley, Livermore, said the City Clerk and staff did an excellent job. He said the
tax is unfair. He said taxes have not been apportioned in accordance with Prop 218, and
there are no special benefits to the existing owners. He said there has never been a
rational explanation on how the boundaries of the district were established. He
questioned how a 100 year old facility serving the entire community could suddenly
become a special benefit for a small group of property owners. He said the City has
given away millions of dollars to private parties and is now unable to complete its civic
responsibilities for this area. He said the City Council should reject this tax.
Carl Serkland, Livermore, said the results of the election were a foregone conclusion.
He said it was a show election, and 47.2% of the total votes cast were controlled by the
City in advance. He said Livermore Village I LLC, had 113,000 votes, which swayed the
entire outcome. He said he questioned the ethics and legality of the election and said it
violates the spirit of Prop 13.
Franciska Dimont, Livermore, said she voted against the formation of the landscape
maintenance district because. it is not fair to the homeowners. She said there are houses
in her neighborhood that are exempt for the assessment but are physically closer to the
downtown. She said this election was unfair because it was based on property values.
Christopher George, Livermore, said the landscape maintenance district is an unfair
thing, and the entire process was very upsetting.
Jim Schmidt, Livermore, said tax and equity is a way of life in California. He said the
downtown has to be maintained, and the people paying the tax are getting something for
their money. He said the value of maintaining the downtown is worth a lot of money to
the businesses and homeowners.
There were no more speakers, and the hearing was closed.
Community Development Director Marc Roberts said there is an economic hardship
clause to defer or waive the assessment if someone is unable to pay due to a unique
circumstance.
IT WAS MOVED BY CM LEIDER, SECONDED BY CM REITTER, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION.
Mayor Kamena said it his belief that houses included in the downtown landscape
maintenance district will recoup more than the annual $25.00 assessment at the time of
sale. He said the City has always had adequate funds to maintain this district. He said
he supported the process and the outcome of the vote.
CM Dietrich said she would not be supporting the motion.
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THE MOTION CARRIED ON A 4-1 VOTE, CM DIETRICH VOTING NO, AND THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2007-079 confirming the voting results for the Downtown Landscape
Maintenance District, LL-859, approving the final engineer's report and the formation of _,
Assessment District LL-859, confirming the LL-859 assessments and assessment
diagrams, allocating funds from the General Fund to fund implementation strategies for
LL-859, and authorizing the City Manager to sign Residential Property Assessment
Deferral Agreements on behalf of the City of Livermore.
City Council
5.02 Hearing to consider the 2007-2008 Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program.
Recommendation: The Human Services Commission recommended the City Council
adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of the 2007 Action Plan to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Community Services Specialist Frances Reisner presented the staff report.
In response to questions by VM Marchand, Ms. Reisner said the funding for the American
Dream Down Payment Assistance program decreased this past year. She said the
$32,000 noted in the report is the City's allocation for 2007, and the $360,000 is from
previous years. She said the~$375,000 is comprised of in-lieu housing funds. She said
the Healthy Helpings Program is bi-lingual.
Mayor Kamena opened the public hearing.
Don Meeker, Livermore, said Livermore has a long history and tradition of helping those
in need. He said he supports the allocation.
There were no more speakers, and the hearing was closed.
ON THE MOTION OF CM DIETRICH, SECONDED BY CM REITTER, AND CARRIED
ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2007-080 approving the submittal of an Action Plan to the County of Alameda
for the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Community Development Block Grant Program.
5.03 Hearing to consider a request to amend Planned Unit Development 152 (as
amended by Planned Unit Development Amendment 04-001) to allow for the
construction of an additional single-story residential plan within Phases 3A and 3B
(Private Reserve) of Signature Properties development of Subarea 2 of the South
Livermore Valley Specific Plan.
Location: West of Charlotte Way and south of Stockton Loop
Applicant: Signature Properties
On-site and off-site public improvements: None
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Site Area: 44.91± acres
Zoning: Planned Development -South Livermore Valley Specific Plan (PD-SLVSP) and
Planned Unit Development (PUD) 152 as amended by Planned Unit Development
-- Amendment (PUDA) 04-001
General Plan: Agriculture/Viticulture (AGVT), South Livermore Valley Specific Plan
Subarea 2 Conditional Urban Overlay District (SV-2)
Historic Status: None
CEQA: An Environmental Impact Report for the South Livermore Valley Specific Plan
was previously certified (State Clearinghouse Number 96052025)
Application Number: Planned Unit Development Amendment 07-001
Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt a
resolution approving Planned Unit Development Amendment 07-001.
Associate Planner Catherine Hagebusch presented the staff report.
In response to questions by.CM Dietrich, Ms. Hagebusch said some two storied units are
being replaced by single story units.
Mayor Kamena opened the public hearing.
Joe Zawidski, Signature Properties, applicant, said he was available to answer any
questions.
CM Leider said she was really happy to see another single story unit. She said she likes
the floor plan too. She said this lowers the density on some of the lots.
In response to questions by the Council, Mr. Zawidski said the change of the mix will
lower the floor area ratio for the entire project. He said the density remains the same but
improves the coverage ratio.
CM Dietrich said the floor area ratio includes the second story flooring too. She said the
single story units probably have a larger footprint than the two storied units.
There were no more speakers, and the hearing was closed.
VM Marchand said he really liked the details of the project.
ON THE MOTION OF VM MARCHAND, SECONDED BY CM LEIDER, AND CARRIED
ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2007-081 approving Planned .Unit Development Amendment 07-001
amending Planned Unit Development 152.
5.04 Hearing to consider issuance of revenue bonds, in an amount not to exceed
,~ $85,000,000, by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority
(CSCDA) for the ValleyCare Health System.
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Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution approving
issuance of the revenue bonds.
Mayor Kamena opened the public hearing. There were no speakers, and the hearing
was closed.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR KAMENA, SECONDED BY CM DIETRICH TO ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION.
VM Marchand said he would like the emergency room at the hospital to be re-opened.
CM Reitter said this is an obligation of the hospital and has nothing to do City funds.
In response to questions by Council, Finance Director Monica Potter said the City is
merely a conduit, and the public hearing is a legal requirement of the tax law.
James Hamill, Program Manager, California Statement Communities Development
Authority, said there is no liability to the City.
THE MOTION CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, AND THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE
FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 2007-082 approving the issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California
Statewide Communities Development Authority to benefit the ValleyCare Health System.
Redevelopment Agency
None.
6. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
City Council
6.01 Discussion and direction regarding City Council appointments to
Intergovernmental Agencies.
No action taken.
6.02 Discussion and direction regarding the Dougherty Valley Settlement
Agreement and. Altamont Landfill Open Space Funds Committee status report (nnic
os-o~o~.
Recommendation: This report was for information only. No action was required.
Senior Planner Steve Stewart presented the staff report.
In response to questions by CM Reitter, Mr. Stewart said the .dividing line is west of
Doolan Road; Doolan Canyon is located in the eastern priority area. Community
Development Director Marc Roberts said the dividing line follows the Dublin sphere of
influence line. Mr. Stewart said the settlement agreement is dated 1999, and it has taken
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eight years to get to this level. He said the permitting slowed down in 2006, with the most
recent payment for 363 units. He said the average has been 850 units for the previous
three years. He said the funding is dependent upon market conditions. He said the
funding started at $1,000 per unit and has been increased annually according to the CPI.
Mayor Kamena invited public comments.
Bob Baltzer, Livermore, thanked staff for their work and urged continuance in
monitoring the status.
6.03 Discussion and direction regarding artsALIVE!, Livermore's Cultural Arts
Master Plan.
Recommendation: The Commission for the Arts recommended the City Council provide
direction.
Economic Development Director Kevin Roberts presented the staff report.
Redevelopment/Economic Development Coordinator Chris Davidson, presented an
overview of the Cultural Arts Master Plan.
In response to questions by CM Dietrich, Community Development Director Marc Roberts
said an amending ordinance will be introduced to allow the funds to be used for capital
improvements and programming. He said the Commission for the Arts has proposed in
the Cultural Arts Master Plan an assessment of '/2% on the estimated construction value
of private development. This fee would be on all private development, with the exception
of single family houses less than a subdivision, and it would not be on home
improvements such as swimming pools or window replacements. Commercial projects
would be required to pay the '/2% for tenant improvements, but there are exceptions for
improvements such as HVAC replacement or upgrades. He said this exemption would be
allowed because there would not be an additional impact on the arts program in the
community. Mr. Roberts said developers would have the option of paying the fee or
putting art into the project. He said art can be a free standing sculpture, mural, or even
decorative paving. He said if the developer chooses to pay the fee, 10% of the funds
paid would be used to administer the program. He said it is being proposed that the new
public art fee would cover those costs with 80% of the remaining 90% balance being used
for capital improvements like art and gallery space. He said the balance of 20% would be
used for programming to cover marketing that would help. strengthen the various arts
groups of the community. He said the'/z% would increase to 1 % in 2009.
In response to questions by Mayor Kamena, Mr. Roberts said the amended ordinance
would allow a little bit more flexibility in the use of the funds. He said if the Master Plan is
approved, the fee would begin July 2007.
VM Marchand said he is concerned that even after the '/2% fee increases to 1 % in 2009, it
will not be sufficient enough. He said funding will dwindle at build-out. He said maybe a
city-wide arts assessment should be explored.
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In response to questions by CM Reitter, Mr. Roberts said it is possible for the fee to be
satisfied by providing public art as part of the project or paying an in-lieu fee of an equal
amount. He said privately owned art is privately maintained. He said the City is not
allowed to make changes to public art; the owner of the public art must petition the
Commission for the Arts when a change is to be made.
CM Reitter said the Core Arts and Cultural District should be expanded to include the
property north of Railroad Avenue between South Livermore Avenue and K Street. She
said it would be appropriate because that area is already zoned for art related activities.
Mayor Kamena invited public comment.
Jim Schmidt, Livermore, President, Commission for the Arts, said volunteerism is
alive and well in Livermore. He said part of the Plan is to strengthen volunteerism from
the community. He said the Council is a good financial supporter, .but the rest of the
community is not. He said he hoped the Council approved the recommendations made in
the Master Plan.
Don Meeker, Livermore, said there was a great deal of credibility with the members
selected for the Commission for the Arts. He said there is more to the Master Plan than
just public art. He said it is a community-based plan.
Neal Cavanaugh, Livermore, Board President, Livermore Heritage Guild, said the
Guild supports the proposed Cultural Arts Master Plan. He said designating downtown
Livermore as a cultural arts zone will have significant impact on the vibrancy of the City.
He said this will benefit Livermore for years to come. He said there is a culture in town,
and the history of Livermore is a significant part of that culture. He said he is happy that '°"
the Carnegie Building will be a substantial anchor in the cultural arts zone. He urged
support of the Cultural Arts Master Plan.
Charles Hartwig, member, Livermore Cultural Arts Council, said the proposed plan is
much broader than funding. He said the Master Plan provides an outline for everyone to
proceed forward. He said there is a strong emphasis on private contributions in the
Master Plan. He said he appreciates that non-profits have been included a number of
ways in the Master Plan. He said there is an immediate focus on the downtown area, and
that is the right place to start.
Jean King, Livermore, said she is a member of several organizations that have been
included in the Master Plan. She said involving the entire community is a great way to
enrich all of the organizations.
Bob Baltzer, Livermore, said as a member of the broader community, he wanted to
express his support of the Master Plan.
Walter Davies, Commission for the Arts, said the purpose of the Master Plan is to
enhance the quality of life issues in Livermore and the Tri-Valley area. He said it is
flexible enough to adjust for changing conditions, while at the same time have enough
substance to accomplish the goals of the City and its leaders. He said it will provide the _.
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basic foundation for many years of planning and policy decisions. He read a letter of
support from Linda Ryan.
^-~ Lisa Tromovitch, President, Shakespeare's Associates, said the Cultural Arts Master
Plan is a celebration of all of the work that has been done by so many. She said there
has been a collaborative spirit in the community, and it has been a very positive
experience.
CM Dietrich said a major impetus of this process was past Councilmember Mark
Beeman. She said he made very significant contributions to the formation of the
Commission for the Arts.
VM Marchand said another genesis for this program started at the Art Works Studio. He
said the arts incubator at the Bothwell Center has grown into a marvelous collaborative
effort with music, visual arts and performing arts. He said everybody is coming together
in a magnificent synergy at the Bothwell, and it is now going to explode across the entire
City and create a marvelous cultural arts district.
CM Reitter said it is interesting to see how many things were going on before the City had
a Cultural Arts Master Plan. He said this is a great step forward, and he likes the broad
base definition of art and culture.
CM Leider thanked the committees for a job well done.
Mayor Kamena expressed his thanks and appreciation for all of the commission's hard
work.
ON THE MOTION OF VM MARCHAND, SECONDED BY CM DIETRICH, AND CARRIED
ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTED THE MASTER PLAN AND
DIRECTED STAFF TO PRESENT THE COUNCIL WITH DOCUMENTS FOR PLAN
APPROVAL AND FEE APPROVAL.
6.04 Discussion and direction regarding pending State or Federal legislation.
a. Telecommunications Issues
Assistant City Manager Jim Piper said AT&T has now obtained its statewide franchise.
He said the City is scheduled to have a meeting with AT&T to discuss the possible
application of this franchise in Livermore.
Mayor Kamena said the City of Laverne has requested support for AB 1244, which will
allow jurisdictions to determine the limited use of golf carts on residential streets.
CM Dietrich said a representative of AT&T attended the last East Bay Division meeting of
the League of California Cities. She said the representative was trying very hard to make
amends and said AT&T was going to work hard on locating the telecommunications
boxes close to other equipment in the area.
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Redevelopment Agency
None.
7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED BY CITY
MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS _
7.01 City Manager's report regarding previously requested Matters Initiated.
None.
7.02 Council Committee Reports and Matters Initiated by City Manager, City
Attorney, Staff and Councilmembers.
Nation Cities Weekly - CM Dietrich said the most recent Nation Cities Weekly magazine
had an article about the National League of Cities and the United Way hosting an earned
income and asset summit. She noted that Livermore already has such a program in
place through ACAP and the downtown housing center. She said Livermore is doing yet
another good job on providing assistance to the community.
Associated Bay Area Governments (ABAG) - CM Leider said she attended last week's
ABAG meeting in San Francisco. The presentation was a panel discussion about the
vision for the Bay Area. The mayors of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose were on
the panel; also the Mayor of Petaluma who did before and after slides of their
redevelopment area, which was very impressive. Their movie theater was done by Dave
Corkill. CM Leider said she feels Livermore is way ahead on everything.
Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) - CM Leider said she attended
the LAVTA meeting today. LAVTA is going to try out a segmented bus on~ heavier routes,
free for six months from AC Transit. LAVTA expressed an interest in land use planning;
they would like to have a say in how TODs are developed since they are expected to
provide transit services. They thought Livermore's Brisa Development was well done.
Linking Water and Land Use in the Bay Area Workshop - VM Marchand said he
attended this workshop today. He said .the Ahwanee Water Principles mentioned
Livermore throughout and said that Livermore uses best management practices.
Zone 7 - VM Marchand said he worked on the Stream Management Master Plan through
Zone 7. He would like Zone 7 to do a presentation for the Council since Livermore is a
stakeholder.
Signature Properties Advertisement - CM Reitter said he was pleased to hear a radio
advertisement for a Signature Properties project describe the project as "minutes from
downtown Livermore."
City Hall Solar Panels - CM Reitter requested information regarding the efficiency of the
panels.
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Traffic Signals - CM Reitter asked if the City has changed its policy about using LEDs
for traffic signals; he was told that old incandescent lights that stop functioning are not
being replaced with LEDs.
Graffiti - CM Reitter said the sign that directs traffic to Fourth Street/Murrieta contains
graffiti.
Vice Mayor -Mayor Kamena noted that April has been a very busy month and thanked
VM Marchand for sharing duties with him.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor - VM Marchand reported that both he and Mayor Kamena
attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor event this weekend.
Livermore Art Association - VM Marchand said the City purchased three works of art
from the Association - a water color, a carved gourd and a photograph.
TV 30 Fund Raiser -Mayor Kamena stated a fund raiser will be held on Wednesday at
Tommy T's.
East Bay Division Bocce Ball -Mayor Kamena noted that the First Annual East Bay
Division of the League of California Cities Bocce Ball event will be held on June 27, 2007
at Campo di Bocce. He noted that CM Dietrich is a member of the host committee. CM
Dietrich said she hopes the City will put a team or two together.
8. ADJOURNMENT -the meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m. to a Special City Council
meeting with the City of Pleasanton City Council for a closed session regarding Livermore
Pleasanton Fire Department negotiations on April 30, 2007 at 6:30 p.m., Civic Center
Library Board Room, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, and to a regular City
Council/Redevelopment Agency on May 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 3575
Pacific Avenue, Livermore.
APPROVED: ~~ / ~~+'"~~~`'-"'
MARSHALL H. KAMENA, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
ALICE CA~VERT, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: /~~~~~v
SUSAN GIBBS, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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