Livermore City Council Meeting - July 8, 2019

 

CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

CITIZENS FORUM

CONSENT CALENDAR

PUBLIC HEARINGS

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED

ADJOURNMENT


CITY COUNCIL


JULY 8, 2019

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CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER - The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 6:30 pm, in the City Council Chambers, 3575 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, California.

ROLL CALL - Present: Mayor John Marchand, Vice Mayor Robert W. Carling, and Council Members Bob Coomber, Trish Munro, and Bob Woerner.

OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS.

There were no speakers.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator. To meet with Paul Spence and Steve Stewart, the City's negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, regarding the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property at Assessor's Parcel Numbers 098-0289-020-00, 098-0289-002-01, 098-0289-019-00, 098-0289-018-00, 098-0289-021-00. The City negotiators may negotiate with Lisa Tromovitch on behalf of the Shakespeare's Associates, Inc., a California non-profit corporation. The instructions will concern price and terms of payment in further of the exclusive negotiation rights agreement first authorized by the City Council on June 18, 2018.

2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator. To meet with Paul Spence and Steve Stewart, the City's negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, regarding the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property at Assessor's Parcel Numbers 098-0289-020-00, 098-0289-002-01, 098-0289-019-00, 098-0289-018-00, 098-0289-021-00. The City negotiators may negotiate with Alan Burhan and Monya Lane on behalf of the Livermore Science and Society Center, a California non-profit corporation. The instructions will concern price and terms of payment in further of the exclusive negotiation rights agreement first authorized by the City Council on June 18, 2018.

3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator. To meet with Paul Spence and Steve Stewart, the City's negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, regarding the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property at Assessor's Parcel Numbers 098-0289-020-00, 098-0289-002-01, 098-0289-019-00, 098-0289-018-00, 098-0289-021-00. The City negotiators may negotiate with Mike Madden and Marisa Hawk on behalf of the Red Bear Property Management, Inc., a California corporation. The instructions will concern price and terms of payment, and amendments to the disposition and development agreement authorized by the City Council on October 22, 2018.

4. Conference with Real Property Negotiator. To meet with Paul Spence and Eric Uranga, the City's negotiators pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8, regarding the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property at Assessor's Parcel Number 098-0289-021-00. The City negotiators may negotiate with Andrea Osgood on behalf of the Eden Housing Inc. The instructions will concern price and terms of payment, and amendments to the disposition and development and loan agreement authorized by the City Council on September 24, 2018.

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REGULAR MEETING

1.

CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor John Marchand at 7:01 pm, in the City Council Chambers, 3575 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, California.

1.01 ROLL CALL - Present: Mayor John Marchand, Vice Mayor Robert W. Carling and Council Members Bob Coomber, Trish Munro, and Bob Woerner.

1.02 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1.03 REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Jason Alcala noted that CM Munro had recused herself from participating on Closed Session Item No. 1.

2.

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

2.01 Confirmation of advisory body appointments and reappointments and administration of oath of office to new members.

Human Services Commission

Appointment of Mark Elgood to an unexpired term ending November 1, 2021

Livermore Area Youth Advisory Commission

Reappointment of Sarah Ansell to a regular term ending September 1, 2021

Reappointment of Denica Bellucci to a regular term ending September 1, 2021

Reappointment of Madeline Lovdahl to a regular term ending September 1, 2021

Reappointment of Alicia Zhang to a regular term ending September 1, 2021

Appointment of Ashna Pattanayak to a regular term ending September 1, 2021

Appointment of Michael Zhang to a regular term ending September 1, 2021

ON THE MOTION OF CM MUNRO, SECONDED BY CM WOERNER AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMED THE APPOINTMENTS.

City Clerk Sarah Bunting administered the oath of office to new appointees Mark Elgood, Ashna Pattanayk, and Michael Zhang.

3.

CITIZENS FORUM

Marti Sutton, Livermore, spoke regarding fundraising opportunities for the Meals on Wheels program in support of senior citizens.

Greg Scott, Livermore, spoke regarding issues relating to homelessness in Livermore.

Mark Palajac, Friends of Open Space and Vineyards, spoke in support of a trail connection near Lake A.

Brent Siler, Livermore, spoke regarding the Livermore community coming together to rescue a dog from euthanization.

Neil Herrick, Livermore, spoke regarding community issues and noted the importance of working together.

Chris Heckler, H.E. Community Collective, supported legal cannabis retailers in Livermore, saying that the City might lose local control if it failed to act.

Michaela Toscas, H.E. Community Collective, spoke regarding illegal cannabis activity and supported legal cannabis in Livermore.

Van Rainey, Livermore, requested that the City consider adopting reach codes for new development in Livermore.

Michael Fredrich, Livermore, spoke against harassment of the people working to gather signatures for the central park initiative petition.

Doug Mann, Livermore, spoke regarding the jobs-housing balance and supported requiring the counties who created jobs to also build housing.

John Stein, Livermore, supported Mr. Mann's comments, thanked the City for painting traffic islands, and asked for the full text of the central park initiative to be posted online.

Will Taggart, Peer Health Educators of Granada High School, supported the City's ordinance banning flavored tobacco products.

Asa Strout, Livermore, said Livermore had an obligation to address housing for the next generation; he supported improving transparency in campaign reporting.

Lisa Tromovitch and Ellen Goold, Livermore Shakespeare Festival, announced upcoming fundraising events for programs supporting the community.

Karl Wente, Livermore, spoke regarding a variety of issues in Livermore and supported good government.

4.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Items 4.03 and Item 4.04 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.

ON THE MOTION OF CM COOMBER, SECONDED BY CM MUNRO, AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 4.03 AND 4.04.

Item 4.03 Brent Siler, Livermore, said more information was needed on monitoring and managing the ban.

Item 4.03 Mark Gordon, The Cave, supported an exemption in the ordinance for premium tobacco products such as flavored cigars and pipe tobacco.

Item 4.03 Singh expressed concerns regarding effects of the retail license fee on businesses that already paid fees to the State.

In response to questions by Mayor Marchand, City Attorney Jason Alcala confirmed that the purpose of the license fee was to cover the cost of regulations and enforcement.

Item 4.03 Ann White, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Board of Education, supported the ordinance to keep children healthy and safe.

Item 4.04 Steven Dunbar, Livermore, supported utilizing quick treatments for crosswalk improvements and suggested plans be released further in advance.

The City Council discussed concerns raised during public comment, noting the difference between the tobacco industry targeting children and the type of products sold by The Cave. The City Council also discussed the possibility of exempting non-flavored vaping products in the future, noting that some people used the products to curb cigarette habits.

ON THE MOTION OF CM WOERNER, SECONDED BY CM COOMBER, AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED ITEM 4.03 AND DIRECTED STAFF TO COMMENCE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE ON JANUARY 1, 2020; AND TO PREPARE AN EXEMPTION FOR PREMIUM TOBACCO FROM THE PROHIBITION OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND OTHER MINOR ADJUSTMENTS.

ON THE MOTION OF VM CARLING, SECONDED BY CM MUNRO AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 4.04.

4.01 Approval of draft minutes - June 24, 2019 regular City Council meeting.

4.02 Adoption of Ordinance 2087 amending Development Code Section 6.02.030, Density Bonuses (Development Code Amendment 18-007).

4.03 Adoption of Ordinance 2088 regulating tobacco product sales, requiring the licensure of tobacco retailers, and amending the Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 5.50, Tobacco Retail Licensing.

4.04 Resolution 2019-111 reallocating $400,000 in Local Vehicle Registration Fee Funds from the 2019 Street Resurfacing, Project No. 2019-01, to the 2019 Slurry Seal, Project No. 2019-04, in Fiscal Year 2019-20; and authorizing execution of an agreement with Pavement Coatings Co., in an amount not to exceed $1,301,104, for work on the 2019 Slurry Seal.

4.05 Resolution 2019-100 reallocating $165,000 in Measure BB Funds from the 2019 Street Resurfacing, Project No. 2019-01, to the 2019 Traffic Signal Modifications, Project No. 2019-33, in Fiscal Year 2019-20, and authorizing execution of an agreement with DC Electric Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $156,532, for work on the 2019 Traffic Signal Modifications.

4.06 Resolution 2019-101 appropriating $345,440 in Traffic Impact Fees, to Traffic Signal Installation Program, Project No. 2014-31, in Fiscal Year 2019-20; reallocating $61,400 in Measure B Funds from the Traffic Signal Modification 2019-2021, Project No. 2019-33 to the Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet Upgrade, Project No. 2014-30; and authorizing execution of an agreement with W. Bradley Electric, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $614,030, for Project Nos. 2014-31 and 2014-30.

4.07 Resolution 2019-102 authorizing execution of a first amendment to the agreement with Watry Buehler Collaborative, in an amount not to exceed $1,228,478, for engineering design and construction support services (I Street Garage, Project No. 2017-15).

4.08 Resolutions 2019-103 and 2019-104 authorizing execution of agreements with BSK Associates and Geosphere Consultants, Inc., each in an annual amount not to exceed $300,000, for on-call geotechnical engineering and material testing consulting services; and authorizing execution of up to two one-year extensions, which cannot be increased by more than the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index.

4.09 Resolution 2019-105 authorizing issuance of a purchase order to Baker & Taylor Books, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for purchase of library books and materials in Fiscal Year 2019-20.

4.10 Resolution 2019-106 authorizing issuance of a purchase order to Golden State Fire Apparatus, in an amount not to exceed $1,461,572, for the purchase of two replacement Quantum Type I fire engines from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.

4.11 Resolution 2019-107 authorizing sole sourcing specific brands of equipment and instruments for construction of the Water Reclamation Plant Phase II Aeration Tank Modifications, Project No. 2016-18.

4.12 Resolution 2019-108 authorizing execution of a grant agreement and receipt of funds from the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, in the amount of $24,625, for education and enforcement efforts related to the responsible sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Fiscal Year 2019-20.

4.13 Resolution 2019-109 approving allocation of Fiscal Year 2019-20 Tourism and Special Event Grant program funds in a total amount not to exceed $5,000.

4.14 Resolution 2019-110 authorizing the budgeted expenditure of $159,437 from the General Fund for local cable programming by Tri-Valley Community Television in Fiscal Year 2019-20.

5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

5.01 Hearing to consider protests related to the non-payment of solid waste, recycling, and organics handling services provided by Livermore Sanitation for collection on the County assessor tax roll.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council hold a Public Hearing to consider protests related to the non-payment of solid waste, recycling, and organics services; adopt a resolution overruling protests and confirm the 2019 assessments if applicable; and, direct staff to forward a finalized copy of the assessment report to the County Tax Assessor.

Recycling Specialist Marisa Gan presented the staff report.

Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.

Greg Scott, Livermore, expressed concerns regarding rising costs and suggested involving the homeless population in recycling programs.

There were no more speakers and the hearing was closed.

Mayor Marchand noted the impacts of China no longer accepting recycling material from the United States. He said the matter was a public health issue and that good environmental stewardship added to fees despite efforts to keep costs down. In response to questions by Mayor Marchand, Ms. Gan confirmed that Livermore's diversion rate in 2017 was 72%.

ON THE MOTION OF CM WOERNER, SECONDED BY VM CARLING AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:

Resolution 2019-112 overruling protests and confirming the 2019 assessments if applicable.

5.02 Hearing to authorize negotiation of a Development Agreement (DA 19-001) with PresidioCo Bay Area LLC and/or 2205 Railroad Avenue LLC to construct a three-story, approximately 135-room boutique hotel on the southeast corner of South Livermore Avenue and Railroad Avenue.

. Location: 2205 Railroad Avenue

. Applicant: Presidio Companies

. Application Number: Development Agreement (DA) 19-001

. Public improvements: To be determined

. Site Area: 1.4± acres

. Zoning: DSP (Downtown Specific Plan)

. General Plan: DA (Downtown Area)

. Historic Status: None

. CEQA: Not a project as defined by CEQA per Section 21065

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing negotiation of a development agreement for a downtown hotel.

Planning Manager Steve Stewart and Assistant Planner Patricia Pontau presented the staff report.

Mayor Marchand opened the public hearing.

Alexandra Henkelman, Livermore Valley Wine Growers Association, spoke in support of adopting Item 5.02.

Tamara Reus, Proponent of the Central Park Plan Initiative, supported the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

Maryann Brent, Livermore, supported the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

Linda Milanese, Livermore, supported of the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

In response to questions by CM Woerner, City Manager Marc Roberts said the open space and park area in the City's plan was approximately 3.5 acres.

Jean King, Livermore, supported the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

In response to questions by CM Woerner, Ms. King clarified the distinction between the initiative's definition of public park space and the City's broader definition of open space. CM Woerner disagreed Ms. King's statements.

In response to questions by CM Woerner, Community Development Director Paul Spence confirmed that the I Street Garage did not have to be finished before the hotel was built.

Helen Barnes, Livermore, supported the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

In response to questions by VM Carling, Mr. Spence said a drop-off area was planned behind the hotel and there would be more designated ADA parking than existed presently.

Michael Ferrucci, Livermore, supported the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

Lisa Tromovitch, Livermore, spoke in support of adopting Item 5.02.

Michael Fredrich, Livermore, read a statement on behalf of Bill Dunlop supporting the central park plan initiative and opposing adoption of Item 5.02.

In response to questions by CM Woerner, City Attorney Jason Alcala confirmed that circulation of an initiative petition did not place constitutional or other legal restrictions on the City's ability to conduct business; that the City Council was empowered to direct staff to negotiate development agreements; that the City was not legally required to incorporate land use aspects from the initiative into a development agreement.

Loretta Kaskey, Livermore, supported the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

In response to questions by CM Woerner regarding the term "workforce housing" used in the City's plan, Mr. Spence said that the Groth Brothers apartments did not match the definition and would be market-rate apartments.

Jeff Kaskey, Livermore, supported the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

Asa Strout, Livermore, spoke in support of adopting Item 5.02.

John Stein, Livermore, questioned if the agreement would carry legal liability if the initiative were adopted or placed on the ballot; he expressed concerns regarding delaying the project.

Doug Mann, Livermore, spoke regarding the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

Donna Cabanne, Livermore, supported the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

Susan Putnam, Livermore, supported the central park plan initiative and opposed adopting Item 5.02.

Allie Felker, Livermore, spoke in support of adopting Item 5.02 and expressed concerns regarding the central park plan initiative.

Drew Felker, Livermore, spoke in support of adopting Item 5.02.

Dawn Argula, Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of adopting Item 5.02.

Greg Scott, Livermore, asked about public restrooms in the Downtown; he expressed concerns regarding potential arrests of homeless persons.

Josh spoke in support of adopting Item 5.02.

Laning Thompson, Interfaith Housing, spoke in support of adopting Item 5.02.

Nancy Bankhead, Livermore, said a larger park was unfair to merchants and landowners in the Downtown districts who would be paying to maintain the park.

Karl Wente spoke in support of adopting Item 5.02.

There were no more speakers and the hearing was closed.

THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED FROM 9:25-9:35 PM.

The City Council asked numerous questions of staff. In response, Community Development Director Paul Spence confirmed that no hoteliers in the RFP process had chosen the west side location. Mr. Stewart said the hotel was originally situated next to the Bankhead Theater since the plan was adopted in 2004. Regarding the approximate difference in timing between either an east or west side hotel, Mr. Spence said there would be substantial delay if the hotel were moved; he noted that Veterans Way would need to be relocated, utilities would be impacted, and the timing of the cultural, science and society center, and retail uses would be impacted.

CM Woerner said delay would reasonably be measured in years and he wished that public discourse could be honest.

The City Council discussed the item and public testimony.

VM Carling expressed appreciation for the variety of diverse views that had been voiced. He said it was nonsensical to criticize the previous referendum not going to a vote, as the City Council had rescinded the referended amendments. He noted that the plan had been worked on for decades and he did not believe the City Council was rushing. He expressed concerns regarding false statements made by paid signature gatherers. He supported adopting the item and said that decisions were based not just on what a few people said but by listening to experts. He noted that there had been nineteen individuals on the Downtown Steering Committee, four of whom had favored the west side hotel and the other fifteen either hadn't cared or had favored the east side location. He said delaying the item would cost taxpayers a lot of money and time.

CM Woerner said he had similar experiences with paid signature gatherers making false and misleading statements; he questioned what the proponents would do to prevent criminal activity from continuing. He said the City Council had the legal right and the obligation to move forward.

CM Coomber agreed with comments by CM Carling and CM Woerner; he spoke regarding the public outreach process and said the City Council was trying to pursue what had come out of the steering committee. He disagreed with comments regarding unconstitutionality of moving forward and said the hotelier had been patient. He spoke regarding the need for a hotel and the existing agreement with Presidio; he supported moving forward with the item.

CM Munro spoke regarding the east and west side location of the hotel and her reasons for running for office; she said most people she spoke to supported getting the project done and she supported moving forward with the item.

Mayor said he agreed with much of what was said on both sides of the issue. He spoke regarding misinformed advertisements and said the leadership of the Bankhead Theater had spent nearly $750,000 trying to manipulate the voters of Livermore. He said the City had spent $500,000 to get outreach from the community and he questioned what outreach, financial analysis, or traffic analysis had been performed for the initiative's drawing. He noted the false statements by signature gatherers that called into question the City Council's integrity. He spoke regarding the hotel location, noting that none of the fourteen responses to the RFP had selected a west side location and that that the steering committee had agreed that the hotel needed an iconic presence on South Livermore Avenue. He said the community did not want micro-units and the housing density in the initiative was more than double than the density in downtown Dublin. He said the City Council was elected to serve and make decisions for the community; he supported moving forward with the item.

ON THE MOTION OF VM CARLING, SECONDED BY CM MUNRO AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:

Resolution 2019-113 authorizing negotiation of a development agreement for a downtown hotel.

6.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

6.01 Discussion and direction regarding East Bay Community Energy programs and rates for municipal accounts.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council provide direction regarding East Bay Community Energy rates and program options for municipal accounts.

CM WOERNER RECUSED HIMSELF FROM PARTICIPATING ON THE ITEM BASED UPON HIS CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AND LEFT THE MEETING.

Public Works Manager Judy Erlandson presented the staff report.

CM Munro said she supported moving to the Brilliant 100 level because it was revenue-neutral and set a good example.

ON THE MOTION OF CM MUNRO, SECONDED BY CM COOMBER AND CARRIED ON A 4-0 VOTE (CM WOERNER RECUSED), THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTED THAT THE CITY MOVE TO THE BRILLIANT 100 LEVEL IN THE EAST BAY COMMUNITY ENERGY PROGRAM.

CM WOERNER REJOINED THE MEETING.

6.02 Discussion and direction regarding the reuse of the existing Council Chambers site at 3575 Pacific Avenue.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council direct staff to conduct a Space Assessment Study for a Police Department storage and training facility at the site of the existing Council Chambers at 3575 Pacific Avenue.

Principal Planner Scott Lee presented the staff report.

In response to questions by the City Council, Mr. Lee confirmed that staff was not proposing to use the temporary trailers for storage; rather, the study considered use of the site.

CM Woerner said it was important for the study to address the Police Department's needs while being cognizant of what the nonprofits had requested for the site.

Mayor Marchand invited public comment.

Greg Scott, Livermore, suggested using the existing Council Chamber as a shelter for the homeless population.

Lisa Tromovitch, Livermore, supported the Police Department and using a portion of the site for arts and science organizations.

Nancy Bankhead, Livermore, supported using a portion of the site for the arts.

Alan Burnham, Livermore, spoke regarding the need for fabrication and storage space for science and arts uses.

Jim Schmidt, Livermore Valley Opera, supported using a portion of the site for fabrication and storage for science and arts groups.

Karl Wente supported the Police Department and encouraged a robust process for the best use of the site.

The City Council discussed Mr. Scott's suggestion regarding using the temporary facility as a homeless shelter. The City Council reviewed the shortcomings of the building and the lack of resources to convert into a shelter, while noting that despite the shortcomings the building was better than what some people had access to.

ON THE MOTION OF CM WOERNER, SECONDED BY CM MUNRO AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTED STAFF TO CONDUCT A SPACE ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR A POLICE DEPARTMENT STORAGE AND TRAINING FACILITY AT THE SITE OF THE EXISTING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 3575 PACIFIC AVENUE, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT INFORMATION REGARDING OTHER USES WOULD RETURN AT A LATER TIME.

6.03 Approval of the City Council 2020 Meeting Calendar.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council approve the 2020 Meeting Calendar.

City Clerk Sarah Bunting presented the staff report.

Mayor Marchand invited public comment.

Karl Wente spoke regarding the process of government and expressed appreciation for staff.

ON THE MOTION OF VM CARLING SECONDED BY CM COOMBER AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE 2020 MEETING CALENDAR.

7.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED

7.01 Council Committee Reports and Matters Initiated by City Manager, City Attorney, Staff, and Council Members.

Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) CM Coomber and CM Woerner said they attended the Board of Directors meeting on July 1, 2019.

Signature Gatherers for Initiative Petition CM Coomber expressed concerns regarding ensuring that signatures gathered for the initiative petition regarding the central park plan were valid. City Attorney Jason Alcala said the City Clerk would determine whether to verify signatures by random sampling or full check; if a petition failed the random sampling, each signature would be verified.

Summer Office Hours CM Munro said she had been reading to and dancing with children and meeting with parents over the summer.

Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce CM Munro said she attended the Chamber's presentation regarding B Corp businesses.

Teen Academy Graduation CM Munro and VM Carling said they attended the event on July 1, 2019.

Livermore Cultural Arts Council (LCAC) CM Munro said she attended the meeting on July 3, 2019.

Reach Code CM Munro said she was interested in the Reach Codes mentioned by Mr. Rainey during public comment. Community Development Director Paul Spence confirmed that staff would be including evaluation of Reach Codes in their work.

Options for Legal Cannabis In response to questions by the City Council, City Manager Marc Roberts said information regarding dispensaries would be provided by staff after conclusion of the County's current litigation; he said staff anticipated receiving an application for a cannabis testing laboratory and providing an update to the City Council by fall. City Attorney Jason Alcala said staff would provide CM Munro with background information regarding cannabis options.

4th of July Fireworks Celebration CM Munro, CM Woerner, and VM Carling said they attended the fireworks celebration in Livermore.

Support for Senate Bill 47 The City Council directed staff to return with a letter of support for Senate Bill 47, which would require signature gatherers to provide information regarding the top funders of a petition during circulation.

Transparency in Campaign Reporting CM Woerner requested more information regarding the City's ability to regulate local campaign committees, particularly in regards to requiring committees to provide base data files from electronically filed reports and the timing of reporting requirements. The City Council directed staff to meet with CM Woerner and return with an item for Council consideration.

City Council Subcommittee on Homelessness VM Carling said he and CM Munro had met with staff in June; an item relating to Subcommittee's work was scheduled for the July 22, 2019 City Council meeting.

Full Text of Circulating Initiative The City Council directed staff to post the full text of the central park plan initiative on the City's website.

Business Awards Mayor Marchand said he attended the event recognizing the top 100 employers in Livermore.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Mayor Marchand reported on his attendance at the conference where there were discussions regarding national issues.

8.

ADJOURNMENT - at 11:03 pm in memory of Richard Flores to a regular City Council meeting on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 7:00 pm, Council Chambers, 3575 Pacific Avenue, Livermore.

APPROVED:

JOHN P. MARCHAND, MAYOR

ATTEST:

SARAH BUNTING, CITY CLERK