Livermore City Council 2/8/2021

 

CLOSED SESSION

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


February 8, 2021

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CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER - The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Bob Woerner at 6:32 pm, held via teleconference using Zoom and YouTube.

ROLL CALL - Present: Mayor Bob Woerner, Vice Mayor Trish Munro, and Council Members Regina Bonanno, Robert W. Carling and Brittni Kiick.

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

Mayor Woerner invited public comment.

There were no speakers and the comment period was closed.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Labor Negotiator. To meet with Douglas Alessio, Administrative Services Director, the City's negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6, regarding negotiations with the Police Officers Association.

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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 Bob Woerner at 7:00pm, held via teleconference using Zoom and YouTube.

ROLL CALL - Present: Mayor Bob Woerner, Vice Mayor Trish Munro and Council Members Regina Bonanno, Robert W. Carling, and Brittni Kiick.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

City Attorney Jason Alcala said there was no reportable action.

2.

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

2.1 Poet Laureate annual update.

Recommendation: Staff recommended City Council accept the update.

Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton provided an update.

3.

CITIZENS FORUM

Mayor Woerner invited public comment.

Emily Rainey, Ygrene Energy encouraged City Manager to have staff implement the PACE program for small and mid-size commercial projects.

Carrie Oldes, Spectrum Community Services requested that people make cards for seniors, or volunteer for Meals on Wheels. They have an upcoming event March for Meals.

Ankit Panchal, 365 Hospitality spoke in support of Ygrene Energy.

Charlie spoke in support spoke in support of Ygrene Energy.

There were no more speakers and the comment period was closed.

4.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Mayor Woerner announced that item 4.4 was removed from the agenda and would be placed on the next regular meeting.

Mayor Woerner invited public comment.

There were no speakers and the comment period was closed.

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

4.1 Resolution 2021-013 authorizing the execution of an agreement with Quincy Engineering to provide On-Call Engineering Services in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for engineering services, on an on-call basis, with Quincy Engineering in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000.

4.2 Resolution 2021-014 authorizing execution of an agreement with HMH Engineers to provide On-Call Engineering Services in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for engineering services, on an on-call basis, with HMH Engineers, in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000.

4.3 Resolution 2021-015 authorizing the execution of an agreement with Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc. for street median landscape and hardscape renovations in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement for Services with Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc. for street median landscape and hardscape renovations in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000.

4.4 REMOVED FROM AGENDA: Resolution authorizing the execution of current and future property purchase agreements for the Arroyo Road Path, Project No. 2017-23, and determining that a General Plan consistency determination is not needed.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute current and any future Property Purchase Agreements needed for the Arroyo Road Path, Project No. 2017-23; and

2. Determining that a General Plan consistency determination is not needed, because the acquisitions are for street purposes and are minor in nature.

4.5 Resolution 2021-016 authorizing the execution of amendments to City Loan and Regulatory Agreements with MP Avance Associates, L.P. for the development of Avance Apartments, located at 4260 First Street and authorizing subordination agreements with Alameda County and Silicon Valley Bank.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing:

1. The City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Affordable Housing Loan Agreement, and the Third Amendment to Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with MP Avance Associates, L.P. and all other documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of these agreements.

2. The City Manager to execute Subordination Agreements with Alameda County and Silicon Valley Bank, in substantially the form attached to the Resolution, and subject to final form approval by the City Attorney.

4.6 Resolution 2021-017 approving the Altamont Settlement Agreement Education Advisory Board's Expenditure Plan for FY 2021-22 in the amount of $600,000.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Altamont Settlement Agreement Education Advisory Board's Expenditure Plan for FY 2021-22 in the amount of $600,000.

4.7 Reserve the property located at 3575 Pacific Avenue for the Police Department expansion needs as identified in the Police Facility Expansion Analysis and Recommendations Report, Project No. 2000-28.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council receive the Police Facility Expansion, Project No. 2000-28, Analysis and Recommendations Report, and reserve the identified property for Police Department expansion needs.

The City Council received the report on the Police Facility Expansion, Project No. 2000-28, and reserved the identified property for Police Department expansion needs.

4.8 Resolution 2021-018 of Continued Local Emergency.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council adopt a resolution of Continued Local Emergency.

5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.

6.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

6.1 Oral report from the Director of Emergency Services regarding the COVID-19 emergency, its impacts, and the governmental operations in response to that emergency, as well as discussion and direction regarding the City's emergency operations in response to that emergency.

Recommendation: An oral report will be given at the meeting.

Director of Emergency Services Marc Roberts presented the staff report.

Mayor Woerner invited public comment.

There were no speakers and the comment period was closed.

In response to a question from CM Kiick, Mr. Roberts stated the gift card program does not currently have an end date. The ability to purchase gift cards will continue indefinitely, but the bonus will not.

In response to questions from CM Bonanno, Mr. Roberts stated staff will provide an update on the overall incentive program in March and adding funds to the program can be discussed at that time. Mr. Roberts clarified that the County and City programs were running in parallel and that County funds were spread across businesses in the County and City funds were going to City businesses.

In response to a question from CM Carling, Mr. Roberts stated that the vaccine supply is a constraint to people trying to get vaccinated, not City logistics. He explained that vaccines are being divided up three ways, through FEMA at the Coliseum, multi-county health care providers, and the County. He encouraged people who can receive their shots through their health care provider do so.

VM Munro stated that when people don't wear masks, we see the outcome two weeks later. She encouraged people to keep that in mind for Valentine's Day gatherings.

In response to a question from Mayor Woerner, Mr. Roberts stated the City will continue to update information on the City website with the most current information.

Mayor Woerner directed staff to add the options for how to get the vaccine and who is responsible for detailing the information to the City's website.

CM Kiick directed staff to make giftlivermore.net a hyperlink on the City website.

6.2 Discussion and direction on the Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee.

Recommendation: Staff recommended the City Council discuss and provide direction on the Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee.

Deputy City Manager Christine Martin presented the staff report.

Mayor Woerner invited public comment.

There were no speakers and the comment period was closed.

In response to questions from CM Bonanno, Ms. Martin stated that staff will have a white paper at the City Council Goal Setting meeting regarding Equity and Inclusion. The white paper will focus on ways the City can set an example including an external policy and practices. The Subcommittee can report back at any time.

CM Carling stated that he and VM Munro had discussions regarding next steps particularly incorporating the new participants into the group and how far along the subgroups are. They will be meeting with the facilitator and staff about next steps.

CM Kiick stated that the white papers and policies should focus on how we can increase feel and welcome. Items include changes to the website and making Council meetings accessible to people who can't come to City Hall.

VM Munro stated that communication monthly or more often would make progress and that the projects from the working groups will either result in real change or information that will help the City move forward.

Mayor Woerner thanked the subcommittee, staff, and the participants. He stated the white papers should have goals that we can accomplish sooner than later.

VM Munro encouraged participation by the public in the City Council Goal Setting meeting.

CM Kiick requested that the City provide remote access to Advisory Body meetings after Covid.

7.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MATTERS INITIATED

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

Wheels Board CM Kiick was appointed to the Valley Link board.

High School Students CM Kiick had conversations with high school students to talk about alternate modes of transportation.

Stopwaste.org CM Carling noted his attendance at the January 27th meeting.

League of California Cities East Bay CM Carling and VM Munro noted their attendance at the Annual Legislative Update on January 28th.

Subcommittee on Advisory Bodies CM Carling and VM Munro interviewed candidates for an opening on the Livermore Area Youth Advisory Commission on February 3rd.

Covid Discussion CM Carling noted he attended a meeting with the Alameda County Health Department regarding COVID-19.

Briefings on Various Topics CM Carling noted he attended on February 5th.

In response to a question from CM Carling, Mr. Roberts stated the City's service providers and partners are working to reach out to get unsheltered residents vaccinated.

CM Bonanno requested that staff reach out to nonprofits to help to provide vaccine information and transportation to isolated populations including homeless, seniors, and special needs populations.

Livermore Downtown Inc. CM Bonanno noted her attendance at the Board Installation.

Livermore Amador Valley Water Management Agency CM Bonanno noted she will be attending the meeting next week.

League of California Cities Transportation, Communication, and Public Works Policy Committee VM Munro noted her participation. She stated the goals of the committee are to improve transportation, broadband, and infrastructure resiliency.

Library Panel VM Munro noted her participation on February 1st.

Livermore Cultural Arts Council (LCAC) VM Munro noted her attendance at the February 3rd meeting. The Heritage Guild provided an update.

Mayor's TV 30 Report VM Munro noted she substituted for Mayor Woerner at the February 4th recording.

Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce Mayor Woerner noted his attendance at the January 27th Board of Directors meeting.

Alameda County Transportation Commission Mayor Woerner noted his attendance at several meetings on January 28th.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force Mayor Woerner noted his attendance on January 28th and stated it's important that we retain local control for transit.

Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Mayor Woerner noted his attendance at the February 1st Board of Directors meeting.

Business Alliance Meeting Mayor Woerner noted his attendance at the February 3rd meeting.

Alameda County Transportation Committee Mayor Woerner noted his attendance at the Programs and Projects meeting on February 8th.

Report-Out Mayor Woerner suggested that Council members write down the meetings they attended and provide it for the City Council Agenda and add it to the City Council profiles on the City website.

Black History Month CM Kiick acknowledged February is Black History Month and commended all of the events the Library is holding.

8.

ADJOURNMENT - at 8:49 pm to a regular City Council meeting on February 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm, held virtually via Zoom.

APPROVED:

BOB WOERNER, MAYOR

ATTEST:

MARIE WEBER, CITY CLERK