CITY COUNCIL
AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA
JANUARY 28, 2008
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3575 PACIFIC AVENUE
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember/Agencymember Doug Horner
Councilmember/Agencymember Marj Leider
Councilmember/Agencymember Jeff Williams
Vice Mayor/Vice Chairperson John Marchand
Mayor/Chairperson Marshall Kamena
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
City Council
1.
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. El Charro Vista, LLC, et al. v. City of Livermore, et al. Alameda County Superior Court. Case No. RG08364103
2.
Initiation of Litigation. To meet with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to discuss whether to initiate litigation.
REGULAR MEETING
1.
CALL TO ORDER
7:00 P. M.
1.01 Roll Call Councilmember/Agencymember Doug Horner
Councilmember/Agencymember Marj Leider
Councilmember/Agencymember Jeff Williams
Vice Mayor/Vice Chairperson John Marchand
Mayor/Chairperson Marshall Kamena
1.02
Pledge of Allegiance
1.03
Report of Action Taken in Closed Session
2.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.01
Administration of Oath of Office
Housing Authority
William Zagotta to an unexpired term ending January 1, 2009 and a regular term ending January 1, 2013.
Airport Advisory Commission
Lawrence Chase to a regular term ending January 1, 2011.
3.
CITIZENS FORUM
- In conformance with the Brown Act, no City Council/Redevelopment Agency action can occur on items presented during Citizens Forum.
- Please complete a speaker card. When the Mayor calls your name, walk to the lectern to address the City Council.
- Speakers are limited to a maximum of three minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the amount of time based on the number of persons wishing to speak.
- Citizens Forum will conclude after 30 minutes; however, if there are additional speakers, Citizens Forum will reconvene at 9:30 p.m., or following the Public Hearings, whichever occurs first.
4.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and are acted upon by the City Council/Redevelopment Agency with a single action. Members of the audience wishing to provide public input must complete a speaker card.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
4.01
Approval of Minutes – January 14, 2008 City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting.
City Council
4.02
Second reading of an ordinance amending Planned Development Residential 03-007. Location: 1364 Arroyo Road (01-14-2008)
4.03
Second reading of an ordinance levying special taxes for the Community Facilities District No. 2007-1 (El Charro). (01-14-2008)
4.04
Resolution accepting for permanent maintenance and releasing of security for the 2007 Resurfacing Project, Project No. 2007-01.
4.05
Resolution accepting for permanent maintenance and releasing of security for Vasco ACE Parking Lot, Project No. 2001-23.
4.06
Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with SpenCon Construction, Incorporated, in the amount of $124,503.30, for the 2007-2008 Sidewalk Repair Program, Project No. 2008-02.
4.07
Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) for final design and right-of-way support phases for the State Route 84/Isabel Avenue Widening, Project No. 2004-58.
4.08
Resolution amending Resolution No. 72-79 for the Classified Employees to retitle the Lead Police Clerk to Supervising Police Clerk and adjust the salary range for the classification in the Municipal Employees’ Agency for Negotiations Salary Schedule.
4.09
Resolution rescinding Resolution 2006-194 for funding and participation in the Public Art Project, Art Takes Place.
Redevelopment Agency - None
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Council
5.01
Hearing to consider a request to adopt the 2007 State of the City report and the 2008-2010 Housing Implementation Program regulations.
Location: City-wide
Applicant: City of Livermore
On-site and off-site public improvements: None
Site Area: Various
General Plan: Various
Historic Status: None
CEQA: A previous environmental document, the 2003-2025 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH 2003032038), adequately addresses this project.
Application Number: Policy Proposal 06-001
Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2007 State of the City Report and the 2007 to 2010 Housing Implementation Program (HIP) which includes a recommended growth rate of 450 units per year.
Redevelopment Agency - None
6.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
City Council
6.01
Discussion and direction regarding City Council appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies.
6.02
Discussion and direction regarding resolution authorizing issuance of bonds for the El Charro Community Facilities District 2007-01.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution.
6.03
Discussion and direction regarding implementation of the Solar Cities Program in collaboration with the City of Pleasanton to promote the installation of residential photo voltaic systems and appropriating $2,500 of unallocated General Funds in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and $2,500 in Fiscal Year 2008-2009 to develop graphic design and outreach materials.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution implementing the Solar Cities Program and authorizing the allocation of funds.
6.04
Update on Regional Rail.
Recommendation: This report is for information only. No action is required.
6.05
Update on activation of the eastbound Interstate 580 ramp metering.
Recommendation: This report is for information only. No action is required.
6.06
Discussion and direction regarding consolidation of the Planning Commission and the Design Review Committee.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council provide direction.
6.07
Discussion and direction regarding City Council reappointment to the following Advisory Body:
Housing Authority
Reappointment of Jeff Bickerton to a final term ending January 1, 2012.
Recommendation: The City Council Subcommittee recommends the City Council approve the reappointment.
6.08
Discussion and direction regarding pending State or Federal legislation.
None
Note: Bills affecting local government operations may be discussed if they were introduced or amended after posting of the Agenda.
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.
8.
ADJOURNMENT - to a regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting on February 11, 2008, Council Chambers, 3575 Pacific Avenue, Livermore.