Livermore, California

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a modified proposal to develop a 3.2-acre vacant parcel into a Wine Country Inn. The updated plan reduces the total building area and removes a previously proposed restaurant.

• Site Plan Design Review Modification (SPDRM) 25-030 for a Wine Country Inn at the southwest corner of Arroyo Road and Hansen Road
• Proposed construction of 24 single-story cottage buildings with 30 guest bedrooms
• Project includes 19,100 square feet of building area and 39 paved parking spaces
• Approval of April 21, 2026 and May 5, 2026 draft meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a site plan design review modification for the Wine Country Inn project. The decision included findings that the project remains within the scope of a prior environmental impact report and is exempt from further CEQA provisions. Staff were directed to work with the applicant on a condition to limit extended stays.

• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes with corrections (3-0-1)
• Approved May 5, 2026 minutes with amendments (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 05-26 regarding CEQA scope and exemption (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan Design Review Modification 25-030 for Wine Country Inn (3-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two commercial requests. The body will consider permits for a pickleball facility and an event space.

• CUP 26-004: Indoor pickleball facility (Pickleball Kingdom) at 4650 Arroyo Vista
• CUP 25-005: Indoor-outdoor event space (Blanco Modern Venue) at 180 South Livermore Avenue
• Approval of May 19, 2026 draft meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an indoor pickleball facility at 4650 Arroyo Vista. The commission also approved a permit for the Blanco Modern Venue event center at 180 South Livermore Avenue with amended noise and parking conditions.

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved CUP 26-004 for Pickleball Kingdom at 4650 Arroyo Vista (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 07-26 finding the pickleball project CEQA exempt (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 08-26 approving the pickleball facility (4-0)
• Approved CUP 25-005 for Blanco Modern Venue at 180 South Livermore Avenue (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 09-26 finding the event space project CEQA exempt (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10-26 approving the event center with amended noise and parking conditions (4-0)

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will receive presentations on coordinated food insecurity programs from Open Heart Kitchen and Spectrum Community Services. They will also review grantee accomplishments for the Housing and Human Services Grant Program and hear results of the 2026 Alameda County Homeless Point-in-Time Count. The consent calendar includes approval of the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Presentation by Open Heart Kitchen and Spectrum Community Services on food insecurity programs
• Report on grantee accomplishments for Housing and Human Services Grant Program (Jan-Mar 2026)
• 2026 Alameda County Homeless Point-in-Time Count results
• Approval of draft minutes from April 14, 2026 meeting

Commission for the Arts

The Commission for the Arts will consider whether to approve or reject a developer-initiated art proposal from Shea Properties for "Bloom at Portola." The body will also address mini grant application reviews and the selection of a judge for a citywide employee art contest.

• Review of Shea Properties' "Bloom at Portola" developer-initiated art proposal
• Appointment of an ad hoc committee to review Mini Grant applications
• Selection of a volunteer judge for the July 2026 Citywide Employee Art Exhibit and Contest
• Oral report from the Partnership Model Ad Hoc Committee

The Commission recommended approval of the Shea Properties 'Bloom at Portola' art proposal. It also established an ad hoc committee to review upcoming mini grant applications and selected a judge for the July 2026 Citywide Employee Art Exhibit and Contest.

• Approved April 28, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Shea Properties' 'Bloom at Portola' art proposal (7-0)
• Directed Partnership Model Ad Hoc Committee to refine brochure and recommendations
• Established Mini Grant Ad Hoc Committee to review applications (7-0)
• Appointed Vice Chair Dewhurst, Commissioner deOrnelas, and Commissioner Milder to the Mini Grant committee (7-0)
• Selected Vice Chair Dewhurst to judge the Citywide Employee Art Exhibit and Contest in July 2026

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission will meet to approve draft minutes from April and receive a staff report on March aircraft operations and noise concerns. The commission will also hear a presentation on the Brown Act and rules of procedure.

• Approval of April 6, 2026 draft minutes
• Review of March 2026 aircraft operations and noise
• Presentation on Brown Act and rules of procedure

The Commission reviewed aircraft operations, activity, and noise concerns for March 2026. Senior Assistant City Attorney Tara Mazzanti presented on the Brown Act and Rules of Procedure. Both reports were accepted by the Commission.

• Accepted March 2026 aircraft operations, activity, and noise reports
• Accepted Brown Act and Rules of Procedure presentation

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission will receive staff reports on aircraft operations, activity levels, and noise issues for February 2026. It will also receive updated hangar inspection guidelines and a checklist. The meeting includes routine approval of the March 2, 2026 draft minutes and an open forum for public comments.

• Approve draft minutes for the March 2, 2026 meeting
• Review aircraft operations, activity, and noise concerns for February 2026
• Receive updated Hangar Inspection Guidelines and Checklist for Livermore Airport
• Open Forum for public comments (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Consent Calendar items (routine approvals)

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting. Members also reviewed aircraft operations and noise reports for February 2026. The updated Hangar Inspection Guidelines and Checklist were accepted.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted updated Hangar Inspection Guidelines

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will provide final recommendations on landscape design and a volunteering opportunity at the City facility at 141 N. Livermore Ave. They will also receive a presentation on developing an Adopt-a-Road program and discuss next steps. An update from the 2026 Beautification Awards ad hoc committee is scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Final recommendations on landscape design and volunteering at 141 N. Livermore Ave.
• Presentation and discussion on developing an Adopt-a-Road program
• Update from the 2026 Beautification Awards ad hoc committee

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will consider approving draft minutes from April 8, 2026, and receive a presentation on the landscape project at 141 N. Livermore Ave, discussing design suggestions and volunteer opportunities. The committee will also receive updates from the Beautification Awards ad hoc committee and a recap of Arbor Day 2026 celebrations.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 8, 2026 regular meeting
• Receive presentation on landscape project at 141 N. Livermore Ave and provide design suggestions
• Update from Beautification Awards ad hoc committee
• Recap of Arbor Day 2026 celebrations

The committee approved the draft minutes from the April 8, 2026, regular meeting. Members received a presentation on the landscape project at 141 N. Livermore Ave and updates regarding the 2026 Beautification Awards and Arbor Day celebrations.

• Approved April 8, 2026, draft minutes (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Livermore General Plan 2045 and conforming amendments to the Municipal Code and Development Code. No action is required at this meeting; the Commission will review and make recommendations at a future hearing. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Draft Environmental Impact Report for Livermore General Plan 2045 and conforming code amendments
• Consent calendar: approval of March 3, 2026 Planning Commission draft minutes

The Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Livermore General Plan 2045. No action was required regarding the General Plan update at this meeting. The commission will review and make recommendations at a future public hearing.

• Approved March 3, 2026 Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on requests to amend project approvals for the Aura (VTTM 8612) and Serenity (VTTM 8613) subdivisions to allow an alternative method of complying with the city's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Staff recommends approving the amendments through a future Affordable Housing Agreement for Aura and an amendment to the existing agreement for Serenity. A separate project review for a Wine Country Inn at a 3.2-acre parcel was continued to the May 19 meeting. The consent calendar includes approval of the March 17, 2026 draft meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on alternative inclusionary housing compliance for Aura and Serenity subdivisions (SUBA 26-001, SUBA 26-002, SPDRM 26-013, SPDRM 26-014)
• Staff recommends resolutions to City Council approving the amendments
• Project review for a Wine Country Inn on a 3.2-acre parcel continued to May 19, 2026
• Consent calendar: approval of March 17, 2026 Planning Commission draft minutes

The Planning Commission adopted resolutions recommending that the City Council approve subdivision amendments and site plan design review modifications for the Shea Aura and Shea Serenity projects. These amendments allow for an alternative compliance method regarding the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance through future affordable housing agreements or in-lieu fees.

• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 03-26 recommending City Council approve Shea Aura amendments (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 04-26 recommending City Council approve Shea Serenity amendments (4-1)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider the 2026 meeting calendar and receive a staff presentation on the 2026 work plan. No project reviews or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of the 2026 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Calendar
• Presentation and comment on the 2026 HPC Work Plan

The Commission recommended Jeff Kaskey to the City Council for appointment as City Historian. Additionally, two ad hoc subcommittees were formed to assist with work plan projects.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-2)
• Recommended Jeff Kaskey for City Historian appointment (4-0)
• Approved formation of ad hoc subcommittee for Work Plan Project #3; appointed Commissioners Nasarabadi and Curtis (4-0)
• Approved formation of ad hoc subcommittee for new Work Plan Project #5; appointed Commissioners Caufield and Curtis (4-0)

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will appoint committees to inventory art spaces and review developer art proposals. The body will also approve High School Junior & Senior Arts Awards totaling $11,400 and recommend a Poet Laureate to the City Council.

• Appointment of ad hoc committee to inventory art spaces
• Appointment of ad hoc committee to review developer art proposals
• Approval of High School Junior & Senior Arts Awards ($11,400)
• Recommendation of Faith Alpher as Poet Laureate
• Review of draft 2026 Annual Update presentation

The Commission established two ad hoc committees to manage art space inventories and developer-initiated proposals. Additionally, the Commission approved $11,400 for High School Junior & Senior Arts Awards and recommended Faith Alpher for Poet Laureate.

• Approved March 24, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Established ad hoc committee for art space inventory and new installations (7-0)
• Appointed Custodio, Gausman, and Kowligi to art space inventory committee (7-0)
• Established ad hoc committee for developer-initiated art proposals (7-0)
• Appointed Sahn, Babar, and Dewhurst to developer proposal committee (7-0)
• Approved $11,400 for High School Junior & Senior Arts Awards (7-0)
• Recommended Faith Alpher for City Council appointment as Poet Laureate (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a one-year extension of a site plan approval for the LAVTA (Wheels) Administration Building and Maintenance Facility. Additionally, the Commission will review Draft General Plan 2045, consider community and GPAC feedback, and recommend changes to the City Council.

• Public hearing on one-year entitlement extension for Site Plan Design Review Modification 22-017 (LAVTA Wheels) to May 2, 2027
• Comprehensive General Plan Update – Draft General Plan 2045 presentation and discussion
• Consideration of community and General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) feedback on Draft General Plan 2045
• Staff-recommended modifications to Draft General Plan 2045
• Proposed Land Use Changes attachment for Draft General Plan 2045

The Planning Commission approved a one-year entitlement extension for the LAVTA administration and maintenance facility. The Commission also approved staff-recommended changes to the Draft General Plan 2045 by consensus.

• Approved one-year extension for LAVTA administration and maintenance facility (4-0-1)
• Approved staff-recommended changes to the published Draft General Plan 2045 by consensus
• Amended Mobility Policy 5.7 regarding intersection design (consensus)
• Amended Mobility Policy 8.4 regarding bicycle types (consensus)
• Created action item to update Development Code for bicycle parking (consensus)
• Created action item to collect multimodal and safety data for Mobility Policy 11.5 (consensus)
• Directed staff to clarify Land Use Policy 18.1 regarding future study optionality (consensus)
• Clarified intent of Mobility Policy 11.4 regarding accessibility (consensus)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will receive updates on volunteer litter collection, Arbor Day activities, and the Beautification Awards, and discuss the Madeira Park turf conversion plant list. A presentation on the City's heat mapping work by the Tri-Valley Youth Climate Action Program is also on the agenda.

• Approval of March 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Presentation from Tricia Pontau and Tri-Valley Youth Climate Action Program on urban heat mapping
• Update on 2026 volunteer litter collection events and next steps
• Discussion and direction on Arbor Day celebration activities
• Discussion on Madeira Park turf conversion and plant list

The committee approved the draft minutes from the March 11 meeting with a 5‑0 vote. It also received presentations and updates on heat‑mapping, volunteer litter collection, Arbor Day activities, the Beautification Awards, the City Nature Challenge, and the Madeira Park turf conversion. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved draft minutes (5-0 vote)
• Received heat‑mapping presentation from Tricia Pontau and Tri‑Valley Youth Climate Action Program
• Received update on 2026 volunteer litter collection events
• Received update on Arbor Day celebration activities
• Received update from Beautification Awards ad hoc committee
• Received update on volunteering for the City Nature Challenge
• Received update on Madeira Park turf conversion and plant list

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will consider approving two $1,000 mini grants and voting to recommend seven project and program grants totaling $54,700 to the City Council. Members will also receive updates on ad hoc committees, the Public Art Fund budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27, and the Partnership Model Ad Hoc Committee. Discussion on new commissioner name badges is also on the agenda.

• Approval of two Mini Grants of $1,000 each: Alliance for the Visual Arts – Tri-Valley Artists Studio Tour and Robert Huntington – Livermore's 150th Anniversary "Golden Valley"
• Recommendation to City Council of seven Project & Program grants totaling $54,700: Anne Giancola "The Stories We Draw" ($2,200), Cheza Nami Taste of Africa Festival ($10,000), D'Adonis Moquette Film and Media Summit ($2,500), Livermore Filipino American Organization Filipino Barrio Festival ($10,000), Livermore Valley Arts ArtWalk ($10,000), Livermore Valley Opera Opera in Schools ($10,000), SPARC Theater Shakespeare in the Vineyard ($10,000)
• Report on current status of the Public Art Fund budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27
• Report from the Partnership Model Ad Hoc Committee with draft initial engagement letters
• Approval of draft minutes from the February 24, 2026 regular meeting

The commission approved the February 24, 2026 meeting minutes and received reports on ad‑hoc committees, the Public Art Fund budget, and a partnership initiative. It approved two mini grants of $1,000 each and a set of project and program grants totaling $59,700, increasing one award to $7,500. The partnership model committee was directed to develop an outreach flyer, and commissioners voiced support for future discussion on funding approaches for established arts organizations.

• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (7-0 vote)
• Received report on current ad hoc committees
• Received report on FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 Public Art Fund budget
• Approved two mini grants of $1,000 each to Alliance for Visual Arts and Robert Huntington (7-0 vote)
• Approved project & program grant recommendations, increasing D’Adonis Moquette award to $7,500 (7-1 vote)
• Directed Partnership Model ad hoc committee to create an outreach flyer
• Received report on new name badge usage
• Supported agenda item to discuss modified funding approach for established arts organizations

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission will hear a presentation from CityServe of the Tri-Valley and Goodness Village on coordinated programs and services addressing homelessness. Commissioners will also receive a report on grantee accomplishments for the Housing and Human Services Grant Program covering July–December 2025. The meeting includes approval of January 2026 meeting minutes and an open forum for public comment.

• Presentation by CityServe of the Tri-Valley CEO Christine Beitsch-Bahmani and Goodness Village Executive Director Dr. Kim Curtis on coordinated homeless services
• Report on grantee accomplishments for the Housing and Human Services Grant Program for July 1 – December 31, 2025
• Approval of draft minutes from January 13, 2026 Human Services Commission regular meeting
• Open Forum for public comment on items not on the agenda (limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30-minute cap)

The Human Services Commission voted to approve the draft minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. It also approved moving the July‑December 2025 grant‑program report to the next regular meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved Jan 13, 2026 draft minutes (8 yes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 abstention)
• Moved July 1‑Dec 31, 2025 grant report to next meeting (9 yes, 0 no, 0 absent, 0 abstentions)

Beautification Committee

The Livermore Beautification Committee will discuss and provide direction on Arbor Day activities, receive an update on volunteer litter collection events, and hear a presentation on the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour. The committee will also consider approval of draft minutes from February 4, 2026.

• Discussion and direction on Arbor Day celebration activities
• Update on 2026 volunteer litter collection program
• Presentation on the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
• Approval of draft minutes from February 4, 2026 regular meeting

The committee approved the February 4, 2026 draft minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It received presentations on the 2026 volunteer litter‑collection program, Arbor Day celebration activities, and the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour. No other actions were decided, and several topics were scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved Draft Minutes (Feb 4, 2026) (6‑0)

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission will consider approval of draft minutes from February 2, 2026, and receive a staff report on January 2026 aircraft operations, activity, and noise concerns. The main item is a presentation on the LVK Airport Capital Improvement Plan. No votes on substantive items are scheduled beyond the consent calendar.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 2, 2026
• Review of LVK aircraft operations, activity, and noise concerns for January 2026
• Presentation of the LVK Airport Capital Improvement Plan

The commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. The January 2026 aircraft operations and noise report was accepted. The LVK Airport Capital Improvement Plan presentation was also accepted. The meeting was adjourned until the next regular session on April 6, 2026.

• Approved February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Accepted January 2026 aircraft operations and noise report
• Accepted LVK Airport Capital Improvement Plan presentation

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will approve the draft minutes from its January 27, 2026 meeting and consider several matters for consideration. These include selecting volunteers to judge the 2026 Teen Art Expo and appointing ad‑hoc committees to review Mini Grant applications, Project & Program Grant applications, the Livermorium Plaza Utility Boxes Mural Project, and related policy updates. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of draft minutes – January 27, 2026 meeting
• Selection of volunteers to judge the 2026 Teen Art Expo
• Appointment of an ad‑hoc committee to review Mini Grant applications (deadline March 2, 2026)
• Appointment of an ad‑hoc committee to review Project & Program Grant applications (deadline March 2, 2026)
• Appointment of an ad‑hoc committee to review submissions for the Livermorium Plaza Utility Boxes Mural Project

The Livermore Commission for the Arts approved the minutes from the January 27 meeting. It then established and appointed members to seven ad hoc committees covering mini grants, project & program grants, the Spring Art Awards, the Poet Laureate selection, application form and policy reviews, the Livermorium Plaza mural, and the Teen Art Expo judging. All actions were carried out with 8‑0 votes.

• Approved January 27 minutes (8-0)
• Established Mini Grant ad hoc committee and appointed Custodio, Milder, Sahn (8-0)
• Established Project & Program Grant ad hoc committee and appointed Dewhurst, Sahn, Milder (8-0)
• Established Spring Art Awards ad hoc committee and appointed DeOrnelas, Kowligi, Gausman (8-0)
• Established Poet Laureate ad hoc committee and appointed Babar, Sahn, Lane (8-0)
• Established Application Forms/Code/Policy ad hoc committee and appointed Custodio, Dewhurst, Kowligi (8-0)
• Established Livermorium Plaza mural ad hoc committee and appointed DeOrnelas, Gausman, Babar (8-0)
• Selected commissioners DeOrnelas, Kowligi, Milder to judge the 2026 Teen Art Expo (8-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will vote to nominate and elect a chairperson and a vice‑chairperson to serve until the January 2027 meeting. The board will also receive staff reports and presentations on the 2026 Opportunities Expo, the 2025/2026 Winter Reading Program, the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative, and the Library Strategic Plan community survey. Routine items include approval of the draft minutes from the December 4 2025 special meeting.

• Election of chair and vice‑chair (item 4.1)
• Presentation on the 2026 Opportunities Expo (item 4.2)
• Presentation on the 2025/2026 Winter Reading Program (item 4.3)
• Presentation on the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative (item 4.4)
• Approval of draft minutes from the December 4 2025 special meeting (item 3.1)

The Library Board approved the draft minutes from the December 4, 2025 special meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It then re‑appointed Lainie Pascall as chair and Deborah Halford as vice chair, also by a 3‑0 vote. The board received several program and activity reports but took no further action on them.

• Approved draft minutes from Dec 4, 2025 special meeting (3‑0)
• Re‑appointed Lainie Pascall as chair and Deborah Halford as vice chair (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting for a regular session. The consent calendar includes approval of the February 17, 2026 draft minutes. The main item is a staff-led training for commissioners on how to interpret development plans.

• Approval of February 17, 2026 Planning Commission draft meeting minutes
• Planning Commission training: Interpreting Development Plans

The commission voted to approve the February 17, 2026 draft meeting minutes as a consent‑calendar item. The motion passed with four votes in favor, none against, and one abstention. No other projects, hearings, or resolutions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 17, 2026 draft meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Beautification Committee

The Livermore Beautification Committee will consider several routine items, including approval of draft minutes from the December 3, 2025 and January 7, 2026 meetings. Members will vote to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2026. The agenda also calls for appointing an ad hoc committee for the 2026 Beautification Awards and approving a revised 2026 meeting calendar, as well as receiving updates on volunteer litter collection and Arbor Day activities.

• Approve Draft Minutes – December 3, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Approve Draft Minutes – January 7, 2026 Regular Meeting
• Election of 2026 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Appoint an ad hoc committee for the 2026 Beautification Awards
• Approve a revised 2026 Beautification Committee meeting calendar

The committee approved the draft minutes from the December 3, 2025 and January 7, 2026 meetings. Tom Bradley was elected chairperson and Ron Kraft was elected vice chairperson. An ad hoc committee for the 2026 Beautification Awards was appointed, and the revised 2026 meeting calendar was approved. The committee also received updates on volunteer litter collection and Arbor Day activities.

• Approved December 3, 2025 draft minutes (6-0 vote, Kraft absent)
• Approved January 7, 2026 draft minutes (7-0 vote)
• Elected Tom Bradley as chairperson (7-0 vote)
• Elected Ron Kraft as vice chairperson (7-0 vote)
• Appointed ad hoc awards committee (Weiss, Wang, Jefferson) (7-0 vote)
• Approved revised 2026 meeting calendar (7-0 vote)

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission will consider approving the draft December 2025 minutes and review the proposed 2026 Work Plan, providing staff feedback. The meeting includes an open forum for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Approval of December 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Review and feedback on the draft Human Services Commission 2026 Work Plan

The commission approved the draft minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting with a vote of 5‑0, 1 absent and 3 abstentions. It also approved the 2026 Human Services Commission Work Plan with a unanimous 8‑0 vote and 1 absent commissioner. No other actions were taken.

• Approved December 9, 2025 draft minutes (5‑0 vote, 1 absent, 3 abstentions)
• Approved 2026 Human Services Commission Work Plan (8‑0 vote, 1 absent)

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission will meet to approve draft minutes and review the 2026 workplan. Staff will also present monthly aircraft operations and noise data from November and December 2025.

• Approval of January 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of 2026 Airport Commission Workplan
• Review of November 2025 aircraft operations and noise
• Review of December 2025 aircraft operations and noise

The Livermore Airport Commission approved the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting by a 3-0 vote, with Commissioners Levine and Schellenberger absent. The commission also approved the 2026 Airport Commission Work Plan by a 3-0 vote, with the same two commissioners absent.

• Approved January 5, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Airport Commission Work Plan (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the transfer of city-owned property to the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District. The body will also elect its 2026 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Consistency Determination (CD) 26-001 for the transfer of approximately 41-acres of land (APNs: 99B-5300-2-13; 99B-5450-10-3) to the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD)
• Election of the 2026 Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of the 2026 Planning Commission Meeting calendar

The commission adopted Resolution 01-26, approving Consistency Determination 26-001 to transfer approximately 41 acres of city‑owned property to the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (vote 4‑0‑1). It elected Tracy Kronzak as Chairperson and Charity Steele as Vice Chairperson (vote 4‑0‑1). The commission also approved several consent‑calendar draft minutes with votes of 4‑0‑1 and 3‑0‑2.

• Approved Consent Calendar items 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6 (draft minutes) – vote 4‑0‑1
• Approved Consent Calendar items 3.3, 3.4 (draft minutes) – vote 3‑0‑2
• Adopted Resolution 01-26 approving Consistency Determination 26-001 to transfer ~41 acres to LARPD – vote 4‑0‑1
• Elected Tracy Kronzak as Chairperson – vote 4‑0‑1
• Elected Charity Steele as Vice Chairperson – vote 4‑0‑1

Library Board of Trustees - Special Meeting

The Library Board of Trustees is meeting on December 4, 2025, to consider several items. They will vote on approving the draft minutes and the 2026 meeting calendar. Key discussions include recommending new Rules of Procedure to the City Council, reviewing the draft annual work plan, and preparing the Board's annual update to the City Council. They will also receive reports on the Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Program, Diwali celebration, Library Card Sign-up Month, and monthly statistics and activities.

• Recommend City Council adopt new Library Board Rules of Procedure (item 4.2)
• Review and provide feedback on draft annual work plan (item 4.5)
• Discuss content for annual update to City Council on Jan 26, 2026 (item 4.6)
• Approve 2026 Library Board of Trustees meeting calendar (item 3.2)
• Receive reports on September and October 2025 library statistics and activities (items 4.7, 4.8)

The Library Board of Trustees approved the September 25, 2025 draft minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved the 2026 meeting calendar by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the board approved recommending that the City Council adopt the draft Board of Trustees Rules of Procedure, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved September 25, 2025 draft minutes (2-0)
• Approved 2026 Library Board of Trustees meeting calendar (3-0)
• Approved recommending City Council adopt draft Board of Trustees Rules of Procedure (3-0)

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will meet to approve the draft 2026 workplan and receive an update on the High School Arts Awards. The body will also nominate and vote for a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2026.

• Approval of draft 2026 Commission for the Arts Workplan
• Update on outreach for 2026 High School Junior and Senior Arts Awards
• Election of 2026 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of draft minutes from December 16, 2025 Special Meeting

The Livermore Commission for the Arts approved the January 27 draft minutes with name corrections (9‑0). It adopted the draft 2026 Workplan (9‑0). Commissioners elected Vice Chair Natalia Custodio as Chair and Commissioner Thomasin Dewhurst as Vice Chair, each by a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved draft minutes with name corrections (9-0)
• Approved the 2026 Commission for the Arts Workplan (9-0)
• Elected Vice Chair Natalia Custodio to serve as Chair (9-0)
• Elected Commissioner Thomasin Dewhurst to serve as Vice Chair (9-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a training on 2025 Land Use and Housing Legislation updates presented by attorney Eric S. Phillips. No other substantive items—such as project reviews, public hearings, or rezonings—are listed on this agenda.

• Training: 2025 Land Use and Housing Legislation Update by Eric S. Phillips of Burke, Williams and Sorenson, LLP

The commission held a regular meeting with a call to order, public comment periods (which had no speakers), and a staff‑presented training on 2025 land‑use and housing legislation. No items were placed on the consent calendar, no project reviews or public hearings were held, and no motions were voted on. The meeting was purely informational and procedural.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a training session on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and public forum opportunities.

• Planning Commission Training 2025: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

The commission held a regular meeting on Dec 2, 2025 and reviewed a CEQA training presentation. Commissioners asked questions and staff provided explanations, but no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Pacific and Livermore Avenue Townhomes Project. The body will consider certifying an Environmental Impact Report and approving a site plan and tract map for the residential condominium development.

• Public hearing for the 115-unit Pacific and Livermore Avenue Townhomes Project
• Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the townhome project
• Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) 8701 - Subdivision (SUB) 23-004
• Approval of Site Plan Design Review (SPDR) 23-006

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Pacific and Livermore Avenue Townhomes Project, with a 5‑0 vote. It also adopted a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 8701‑Subdivision 23‑004 and Site Plan Design Review 23‑006 for the same project, recorded as a 5‑0 vote after an abstention was ruled in favor of the motion. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Certified Final Environmental Impact Report for Pacific & Livermore Ave Townhomes (5-0)
• Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 8701‑Subdivision 23‑004 (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Design Review 23‑006 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Livermore Planning Commission will consider two Consent Calendar items: a recommendation to adopt revised Rules of Procedure and a resolution approving Consistency Determination 25-002 for the disposition of about 4.53 acres of a City‑owned parcel at 5658 Doolan Road to the East Bay Regional Park District. The staff report states the parcel is part of a larger 137‑acre property, with the City retaining the remaining 133 acres for other uses. No other actions are scheduled beyond routine open forum and procedural items.

• Recommend City Council approve revised Planning Commission Rules of Procedure
• Approve Consistency Determination 25-002 for 4.53‑acre sale parcel at 5658 Doolan Road to East Bay Regional Park District

The commission approved the consent calendar, which includes a resolution (CD 25-003) to transfer a city‑owned parcel to the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District. It also recommended that the City Council adopt the commission’s revised Rules of Procedure. Both actions passed with a 4‑0‑1 vote, with Commissioner Horner absent.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including CD 25-003 parcel disposition to Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (4-0-1)
• Recommended City Council approve revised Rules of Procedure (4-0-1)

Beautification Committee

The Livermore Beautification Committee will hold its regular meeting on January 7, 2026, to consider several routine matters. Actions include electing a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2026, appointing an ad hoc committee for the 2026 Beautification Awards, and discussing Arbor Day activities and City Nature Challenge volunteering. The committee will also approve minutes from December 3, 2025, and receive a recap on holiday display recognition.

• Election of 2026 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Appointment of an ad hoc committee for the 2026 Beautification Awards
• Discussion and direction on Arbor Day celebration activities
• Discussion and direction on City Nature Challenge volunteering
• Approval of draft minutes from December 3, 2025 regular meeting

The Beautification Committee considered several items, including approval of the December 3, 2025 draft minutes, a holiday display recognition update, election of a chairperson and vice chairperson, appointment of an ad hoc awards committee, Arbor Day activities, and volunteering for a City Nature Challenge. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission will approve the draft minutes from its November 3, 2025 meeting. It will receive information on October 2025 airport operations, activity and noise reports. The commission will also elect a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for 2026.

• Approve draft minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting (Consent Calendar item 4.1)
• Review October 2025 airport operations, activity and noise reports (Matters for Consideration item 5.1)
• Election of a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson for 2026 (Matters for Consideration item 5.2)
• Open Forum for public comments (no action permitted)
• Routine consent calendar approvals

The commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. Commissioners accepted the October 2025 aircraft operations and noise report. Christopher Dombrowski was elected Vice Chair for 2026. Darin Bishop was elected Chair for 2026.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Accepted October 2025 aircraft operations and noise report
• Elected Christopher Dombrowski as Vice Chair (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Elected Darin Bishop as Chair (4 ayes, 1 absent)

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will receive an oral report on additional grant funding recommendations for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 and vote to approve them for final City Council approval. Commissioners will also discuss the 2026 work plan and elect a chair and vice chair for 2026. The consent calendar includes approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Approval of Housing and Human Services Grant Recommendations for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27, including additional SOE grant recommendations
• Discussion and direction on the 2026 Human Services Commission Work Plan
• Election of 2026 Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of October 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of the 2026 Human Services Commission Meeting Calendar

The Human Services Commission approved the October 14, 2025 minutes, adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, and approved FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 housing and human services grant recommendations. Commissioners Nelson and Onadele were appointed Chair and Vice Chair for 2026, and the commission discussed direction for the 2026 work plan.

• Approved October 14, 2025 draft minutes (3‑0 yes, 3 absent, 3 abstentions)
• Approved 2026 Human Services Commission meeting calendar (6‑0 yes, 3 absent)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 housing and human services grant recommendations (6‑0 yes, 3 absent)
• Discussed and gave direction for the 2026 work plan (no vote recorded)
• Appointed Commissioner Nelson as Chair for 2026 (6‑0 yes, 3 absent)
• Appointed Commissioner Onadele as Vice Chair for 2026 (6‑0 yes, 3 absent)

Beautification Committee

The Livermore Beautification Committee will consider several items at its December 3, 2025 meeting, including approval of the November 5 draft minutes, a Brown Act training session, and the 2026 meeting calendar and work plan. The committee will also receive staff recommendations for signage to prevent illegal dumping, discuss the holiday display recognition program, and vote on winners of the 2025 Beautification Award for Community Service.

• Receive recommended signage to help prevent illegal dumping in Livermore
• Vote on winners of the 2025 Beautification Award for Community Service
• Discuss and approve the 2026 Beautification Committee meeting calendar
• Review and provide feedback on the proposed 2026 work plan
• Receive presentation on the home holiday display recognition program

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will consider approval of October 6 draft minutes, review September 2025 aircraft operations and noise data, receive an October 1 aircraft incident report, and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. Public comment is allowed on all agenda items.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 draft minutes
• Review of September 2025 aircraft operations, activity, and noise concerns
• Aircraft incident report for an occurrence on October 1, 2025
• Approval of Airport Commission meeting calendar for 2026

Commission for the Arts - Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Livermore Commission for the Arts includes a report from the Partnership Model Ad Hoc Committee, a report on the Public Art Fund budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27, and a discussion on workplan priorities for 2026. The commission will also approve the 2026 meeting calendar and minutes from October 28, 2025.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 28, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of 2026 Commission for the Arts meeting calendar
• Report from Partnership Model Ad Hoc Committee with draft initial engagement letter
• Report on Public Art Fund budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27
• Discussion on workplan priorities and goals for 2026

Commission for the Arts - Special Meeting

The Commission for the Arts will discuss the approval of two mini grants and the appointment of a committee to review high school arts awards. Members will also consider recommending the establishment of city visual and performing arts laureates.

• Approval of $1,000 mini grant for Sindhu Natarajan - 'The Shared Scale' EP
• Approval of $1,000 mini grant for Sunflower Hill - Soil and Plant Science Mural
• Appointment of an ad hoc committee for High School Junior and Senior Arts Awards applications
• Discussion on establishing city visual and performing arts laureates
• Planning for the April 13, 2026 annual update to the City Council