Livermore public meetings in 2022

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will receive updates, appoint an ad hoc committee for the 2023 High School Senior Arts Awards, and discuss art on the L Street Garage, grant review improvements, and future projects to broaden its reach. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

• Appoint ad hoc committee for 2023 High School Senior Arts Awards
• Discussion and direction on art for L Street Garage
• Discussion on making grant reviewing easier
• Discussion on future projects to broaden Commission reach
• Update from Shakespeare & Performing Arts Regional Company (SPARC)

The Commission appointed two ad hoc committees to review 2023 High School Senior Arts Awards applications and explore art ideas for the L Street Garage. The body also approved the September 27, 2022, meeting minutes and received a presentation from the Shakespeare & Performing Arts Regional Company.

• Approved September 27, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioners deOrnelas, Gausman, and Wollard to 2023 High School Senior Arts Awards review committee
• Appointed Commissioners Hickman, Gausman, and Lane to L Street Garage art exploration committee
• Received update from Lisa A. Tromovitch of Shakespeare & Performing Arts Regional Company (SPARC)

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission will review aircraft operations and noise complaint reports for June through September 2022, and approve the 2023 meeting calendar. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from September 8, 2022, and an informational update on the airport manager transition. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Review of FAA aircraft operations, LVK activity, and noise complaints for June–September 2022
• Approval of 2023 Airport Commission meeting calendar
• Approval of draft minutes from September 8, 2022
• Airport Manager Transition (information only)

The Airport Commission approved the meeting calendar for 2023 and activity, operations, and noise complaint reports for June through September 2022. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2022, special meeting.

• Approved minutes for September 8, 2022 (3-0-2)
• Approved airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints reports for June-September 2022 (3-0-2)
• Approved 2023 Airport Commission meeting calendar (3-0-2)

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will discuss and provide direction on the Utility Box Mural Program process and proposed locations, and will appoint an ad hoc committee to review Mini Grant and Project & Program grant applications. The meeting also includes approval of the July 26, 2022 draft minutes and a citizens forum for public comments.

• Discussion and direction on Utility Box Mural Program process and proposed locations
• Appointment of ad hoc committee to review Mini Grant and Project & Program grant applications
• Approval of draft minutes from July 26, 2022 regular meeting

The Livermore Commission for the Arts approved the July 26, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed the process and proposed locations for the Utility Box Mural Program. Commissioners were asked to provide input by September 1, 2022. An ad hoc committee was appointed to review Mini Grant and Project and Program Grant applications.

• Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Hickman abstained)
• Discussed Utility Box Mural Program process and proposed locations; input due September 1, 2022
• Appointed ad hoc committee for Mini Grant and Project and Program Grant reviews (Ohnemus chair, Hickman and McWhorter members)

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will consider approving a $1,000 mini-grant for Nicole Leth's Random Acts of Kindness for Livermore and funding recommendations for five Project & Program grants totaling up to $32,100. The meeting also includes approval of the August 23, 2022 draft minutes and public comment periods.

• Mini-grant: $1,000 to Nicole Leth for Random Acts of Kindness for Livermore
• Project grant: up to $5,000 to Anne Giancola for Wind Power Temporary Public Art Project
• Project grant: up to $10,000 to East Bay Holocaust Education Center for 'Violins of Hope'
• Project grant: up to $10,000 to Las Positas College Foundation for LPC Lit Fest
• Project grant: up to $2,800 to Livermore Art Association for 2023 Spring Art Show; up to $4,300 to Thomasin Dewhurst for a visual art mural

The Commission for the Arts approved funding recommendations for several grants, including $10,000 for the East Bay Holocaust Education Center's 'Violins of Hope' and $10,000 for Las Positas College Foundation's Literary Arts Festival. It denied funding for a $1,000 mini-grant to Nicole Leth and a $4,300 mural request from Thomasin Dewhurst. The meeting minutes from August 23, 2022, were approved as amended.

• Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (6-0-2)
• Denied $1,000 mini-grant to Nicole Leth for Random Acts of Kindness (8-0)
• Recommended $10,000 funding for East Bay Holocaust Education Center 'Violins of Hope' (7-0)
• Recommended $2,800 funding for Livermore Art Association Spring Art Show (7-0)
• Denied $4,300 funding for Thomasin Dewhurst visual art mural (7-0)
• Recommended $10,000 funding for Las Positas College Foundation Literary Arts Festival (6-0)
• Recommended $5,000 funding for Anne Giancola Wind Power Temporary Public Art Project (5-0)

Planning Commission - CANCELLATION

This agenda is a notice that the Planning Commission special meeting scheduled for May 10, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2022, at the Civic Center Meeting Hall. No other business is listed.

• Special meeting cancelled
• Next regular meeting: May 17, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Civic Center Meeting Hall, William H. Mendenhall Community Room, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission will receive oral reports on the Point-in-Time Count, FY2022-23 federal grant allocations, and homelessness updates. The agenda is largely informational, with no action items beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approval of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Oral report on Point-in-Time Count update
• Oral report on FY2022-23 Federal Grant Allocation update
• Oral report on Homelessness Updates
• Receive supplemental documents on these topics

The commission approved the consent calendar, including the draft minutes from May 10, 2022, on a 6-0 vote. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of oral reports on the Point-in-Time Count, federal grant allocations, and homelessness updates, plus requests for future presentations.

• Approved consent calendar including May 10, 2022 minutes (6-0)

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission will hear a staff presentation on City Affordable Housing Programs and discuss the Social Opportunity Endowment (SOE) Fund and Human Services Facility Fee, providing direction to staff. The agenda also includes approval of the April 12, 2022 draft minutes and a citizens forum for public comment.

• Presentation of City Affordable Housing Programs (oral report)
• Discussion of Social Opportunity Endowment (SOE) Fund and Human Services Facility Fee
• Approval of draft minutes from April 12, 2022 meeting
• Citizens Forum for public comment (3-minute limit per speaker)

The Human Services Commission discussed the Social Opportunity Endowment (SOE) Fund and Human Services Facility Fee, and directed staff to return with options to fill SOE funding gaps. The commission also asked staff to seek alternative funds from County, Measure W, Measure A, and Tot Tax sources, and to provide a five-year summary of SOE expenditures. The motion to move forward on finding SOE solutions was approved 7-0 with 2 absent.

• Approved motion to find solutions for SOE funds (7-0, 2 absent)
• Directed staff to seek County, Measure W, Measure A, and Tot Tax funds for SOE replacement
• Requested a five-year summary of SOE fund expenditures
• Approved consent calendar item approving April 12, 2022 minutes (7-0, 2 absent)

Human Services Commission - CANCELLATION

The Human Services Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 12, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for August 9, 2022

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission will hear a presentation from Goodness Village, discuss the FY2023-24 Needs Assessment Community Process and survey draft, consider forming a Social Opportunity Endowment Ad Hoc Committee, and receive a homeless services update. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

• Goodness Village Year One Update 2022 presentation
• Discussion of FY2023-24 Housing and Human Services Grant Priorities Survey Draft
• Discussion to form a Social Opportunity Endowment (SOE) Ad Hoc Committee
• Homeless Services Update 2022-08-09
• Approval of June 14, 2022 draft meeting minutes

The Human Services Commission meeting on August 9, 2022, was called to order but immediately adjourned because only four of seven members were present, lacking a quorum. No substantive decisions were made. The next regular meeting was scheduled for September 13, 2022.

• Adjourned meeting due to lack of quorum

Library Board of Trustees - Special Meeting

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees is holding a virtual special meeting to approve draft minutes from June 23, 2022, and receive staff reports on the Lucky Day Collection, Winter Reading Program, the Complete Library Trustees Handbook, and statistics and activities for June and July 2022. The board will also hear an oral report from the Library Director on COVID-19-affected operations. No votes on policy or budget are scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes from June 23, 2022 regular meeting
• Report on Lucky Day Collection
• Report on Winter Reading Program
• Statistics for June and July 2022, including five-year comparisons
• Library Director's oral report on COVID-19-affected operations

The Library Board of Trustees approved the draft minutes from the June 23, 2022 regular meeting on a 4-1 vote, with Board Member Pontau dissenting. The board also received several informational reports, including on the Lucky Day Collection, Winter Reading Program, library statistics, and COVID-19 operations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 23, 2022 regular meeting minutes (4-1)

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees is meeting to receive staff reports on the 2022 Summer Reading Program, the Family STEM Series: Space Science, and August 2022 statistics and activities. The board will also hear an oral report on transcribed meeting recordings and a COVID-19 operations update. The only action item is approval of the August 31, 2022 special meeting minutes.

• Approval of draft minutes from August 31, 2022 special meeting
• Report on transcribed meeting recordings on City website
• Report on Family STEM Series: Space Science
• Final report on 2022 Summer Reading Program
• August 2022 statistics and activities reports

The Library Board of Trustees approved the draft minutes from the August 31, 2022 special meeting on a 4-1 vote, with Board Member Pontau voting no. The board received several staff reports, including on the Family STEM Series, the 2022 Summer Reading Program, and monthly statistics and activities. Board members requested future information on policy review processes, banned book handling, and the Library's Strategic Services Plan progress.

• Approved draft minutes of August 31, 2022 special meeting (4-1, Pontau opposed)
• Received oral report on transcribed meeting recordings on city website
• Received report on Family STEM Series: Space Science
• Received final report on 2022 Summer Reading Program
• Received report on August 2022 statistics
• Received report on August 2022 activities
• Received oral report on COVID-19-affected operations
• Board requested future reports on policy review, banned books, and Strategic Services Plan

REVISED Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to review airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints for May, June, and July 2022, and to receive updates on the Livermore Airport Development Policy and the 2022 Airport Open House. The meeting also includes approval of draft minutes from June 6, 2022, and a public comment period.

• Review of FAA aircraft operations and noise complaint statistics for May, June, and July 2022
• Update on Livermore Airport Development Policy
• Report on 2022 Airport Open House
• Approval of draft minutes from June 6, 2022

The Livermore Airport Commission approved the minutes from its June 6, 2022 meeting with a 4-0-1 vote (Vice Chair Bishop absent). The review of airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints for June and July 2022 was discussed but no vote was taken; it will be reconsidered at the next meeting. The commission also received verbal reports on the Livermore Airport Development Policy Update and the 2022 Airport Open House, with public comments from Purnam Sheth and Frank Doljack on the policy update.

• Approved June 6, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Bishop absent)
• Deferred review of airport activity and noise complaints for June/July 2022 to next meeting

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts is holding a virtual regular meeting to discuss and provide direction on several items, including publicity for September 2022 grants, the Cultural Art Council library display board, the Utility Box Mural Program, and ad hoc committee rosters. The commission will also consider approving the draft minutes from the June 28, 2022 meeting. Public comments are limited to 500 words per person.

• Discussion and direction on publicity for September 2022 grants
• Discussion and direction on LCAC library display board
• Discussion and direction on Utility Box Mural Program
• Discussion and direction on ad hoc committee rosters
• Approval of draft minutes from June 28, 2022 meeting

The Livermore Commission for the Arts approved the June 28, 2022 meeting minutes as amended, with one abstention. Commissioners discussed publicity for September 2022 grants, the LCAC library display board, and the Utility Box Mural Program. Ad hoc committees were restructured, including retiring two committees and appointing new members to others.

• Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (6-0-1, deOrnelas abstained)
• Provided direction on publicity for September 2022 grants
• Volunteered commissioners McWhorter and Gausman to work on LCAC library display
• Mural Ad Hoc Committee to present draft Utility Box Mural Program at future meeting
• Retired Policy and Procedures Manual Update Ad Hoc Committee
• Retired Public Art in City Owned Buildings, Property and Spaces Ad Hoc Committee
• Appointed Commissioner deOrnelas as chair of Livermore Sculptures Ad Hoc Committee
• Appointed ad hoc committee (deOrnelas, Gausman, Lane as chair) to explore public art at Veteran's Park

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will review the Cultural Arts Vision and recommend adoption by the City Council. The Commission will also receive an update from the Mini Grant ad hoc committee and appoint a replacement commissioner to several ad hoc committees. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

• Review and recommendation for adoption of the Cultural Arts Vision (Creative Livermore Plan)
• Update from the Mini Grant ad hoc committee
• Appoint replacement for former Commissioner Robinson on Livermore Murals, Utility Box Mural Program, and Ways to Increase Artistic & Cultural Footprint ad hoc committees
• Approval of draft minutes from May 24, 2022 meeting

The Commission for the Arts voted unanimously to recommend the City Council adopt the Cultural Arts Vision, following a presentation by staff and Art Builds Community. The Commission also approved the May 24, 2022 meeting minutes, received an update from the Mini Grant ad hoc committee, and reorganized several ad hoc committees, appointing Commissioner McWhorter to the Livermore Murals committee.

• Recommended adoption of Cultural Arts Vision by City Council (7-0)
• Approved May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Received Mini Grant ad hoc committee update
• Retired Ways to Increase Artistic & Cultural Footprint ad hoc committee
• Combined Utility Box Mural ad hoc committee into Livermore Murals
• Appointed Commissioner McWhorter to Livermore Murals ad hoc committee

REVISED Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees approved the April 28, 2022 meeting minutes with two minor corrections, on a 4-1 vote. The board also received several staff reports on Library of Things additions, hybrid programs, Summer Reading calendar, youth training programs, and April statistics and activities. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 28, 2022 minutes with corrections (4-1, Pontau no)

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to approve May meeting minutes, receive reports on the distribution of a library trustee handbook, a weekly STEM class pilot at Eden Housing Owl's Landing Apartments, and May 2022 statistics and activities, and consider a resolution honoring Board Member La Blanc for her service. The agenda is largely routine and informational, with no major policy decisions or budget items.

• Resolution honoring Board Member La Blanc for her service
• Report on Eden Housing Owl's Landing Apartments weekly STEM class pilot
• May 2022 library statistics and highlighted statistics report
• May 2022 programs and activities report
• Approval of draft minutes from May 26, 2022 meeting

The Library Board of Trustees approved a resolution honoring Board Member La Blanc for her service, and approved the May 26, 2022 minutes on a 3-1 vote. The board received several reports, including on the distribution of The Complete Library Trustee Handbook, a STEM class pilot, and monthly statistics and activities. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved resolution honoring Board Member La Blanc (5-0)
• Approved May 26, 2022 meeting minutes (3-1, with one member ineligible)
• Received report on distribution of The Complete Library Trustee Handbook
• Received report on Eden Housing Owl's Landing Apartments STEM class pilot
• Received report on May 2022 statistics (noting a correction to be issued)
• Received report on May 2022 activities
• Received Library Director's oral report on COVID-19 impacts

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will consider approving a mural on L Street, four $600 high school arts awards, and discuss its communication strategy. They will also receive updates from cultural arts and Teen Art Expo committees. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Approval of 'Dream Big' mural on East-facing wall of 150-170 L Street
• Approval of four $600 High School Senior Arts Awards totaling $2,400
• Discussion and direction on Commission communication strategy
• Update from Cultural Arts ad hoc committee
• Update from 2022 Teen Art Expo ad hoc committee

The Commission for the Arts voted to recommend the City Council approve a mural titled 'Dream Big' on the east-facing wall of 150-170 L Street. They also approved four $600 High School Senior Arts Awards totaling $2,400. The Commission appointed an ad hoc committee for events calendar and outreach, and received updates from the Cultural Arts Vision and Art in Schools committees.

• Recommended City Council approve 'Dream Big' mural at 150-170 L Street (7-0-1)
• Approved four $600 High School Senior Arts Awards totaling $2,400 (8-0)
• Appointed Commissioners Gausman, Hickman (chair), and McWhorter to Events Calendar and Outreach Ad Hoc Committee
• Received update from Cultural Arts Vision ad hoc committee
• Received update from Art in Schools ad hoc committee

REVISED - Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will meet virtually to consider recommending Peggy Schimmelman for City Council appointment as Poet Laureate, discuss extending a grant for the Pacific Chamber Orchestra, and provide direction on the Picture This temporary art project. The commission will also appoint an ad hoc committee for Mini Grant reviews and receive an update from the Spring Art Show committee.

• Recommendation of Peggy Schimmelman as Poet Laureate
• Extension of project and program grant for Pacific Chamber Orchestra
• Discussion of Picture This Tri-Valley Temporary Art Project
• Appointment of ad hoc committee to review Mini Grant applications
• Update from Spring Art Show ad hoc committee

The Commission for the Arts unanimously recommended Peggy Schimmelman for City Council appointment as Poet Laureate. It also extended the grant for Pacific Chamber Orchestra's 'Discover Music' program, authorized staff participation in the Picture This art project with a $2,500 cap, and appointed an ad hoc committee for Mini Grant reviews. All votes were 5-0 with three members absent.

• Recommended Peggy Schimmelman for Poet Laureate (5-0)
• Extended Pacific Chamber Orchestra grant for 'Discover Music' (5-0)
• Authorized staff participation in Picture This art project, up to $2,500 or 4 frames (5-0)
• Appointed ad hoc committee for Mini Grant reviews (Chair action)
• Approved April 26, 2022 minutes as corrected (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees is meeting to receive staff reports on injury/accident policies, a draft memo to City Council about changing minutes format, and updates on programs like Lawyers in the Library, SYNC Free Audiobooks for Teens, and the Springtown Branch Postcard Campaign. The board will also review March 2022 statistics and activities, and hear the Library Director's oral report on pandemic operations. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled; most items are informational reports for discussion and feedback.

• Report on library injury/accident policies
• Draft memo to City Council requesting change from action minutes to descriptive minutes
• Report on Lawyers in the Library program
• Report on SYNC Free Audiobooks for Teens 2022 Program
• Report on Springtown Branch Library Postcard Campaign

The Library Board of Trustees approved a motion not to move forward with a draft memo to the City Council requesting a change from action minutes to descriptive minutes, voting 4-1. The board also approved the March 24, 2022 meeting minutes on a 3-2 vote. All other agenda items were informational reports with no decisions made.

• Approved March 24, 2022 meeting minutes (3-2)
• Approved decision to not move forward with memo to City Council on descriptive minutes (4-1)

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission is meeting to review airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints for February 2022, and to receive information-only updates on a commercial and executive hangar rate study, website updates, and a liaison committee meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the March 21, 2022 minutes and a citizens forum for public comment.

• Review of airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints for February 2022
• Airport Commercial and Executive Hangar Rate Study (information only)
• Airport Website Updates (information only)
• Dublin-Pleasanton-Livermore Liaison Committee Meeting May 2022 (information only)
• Approval of draft minutes for March 21, 2022

The Livermore Airport Commission approved the March 2022 airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaint reports, and the April 11, 2022 meeting minutes, both by a 3-0-2 vote with two commissioners absent. The commission also directed staff to include jet departure information in Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM) and to develop FAA-acceptable signage for recommended jet departure flight paths to mitigate noise over sensitive residential areas. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were informational.

• Approved April 11, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved March 2022 airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaint reports (3-0-2)
• Directed staff to include jet departure info in NOTAM to mitigate noise over residential areas
• Directed staff to develop FAA-acceptable signage for recommended jet departure flight path

Planning Commission - CANCELLATION

This agenda is a notice that the Livermore Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regular in-person meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. No other business is listed.

• March 15, 2022 Planning Commission meeting cancelled
• Next regular in-person meeting set for April 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
• Contact Planning Division at (925) 960-4450 for questions

Planning Commission

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the March 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2022, to be held virtually via Zoom. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for March 1, 2022
• Next meeting: March 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will meet virtually to approve the 2022 meeting calendar, consider a $1,000 mini-grant for a documentary, and discuss the FY 2022-2023 budget. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Approval of 2022 Commission for the Arts meeting calendar
• Mini-grant of $1,000 to Marco Chiong for Livermore Fil-am Documentary
• Discussion and direction on FY 2022-2023 budget
• Approval of draft minutes from November 16, 2021 meeting

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will consider appointing an ad hoc committee for December mini grants, extending the Livermore Shakespeare Festival grant for stage build, receiving an update on the Utility Box Mural Program, discussing a possible mural at Sunken Gardens Skate Park, and providing direction on the FY 2022-2023 budget. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

• Appoint ad hoc committee to review December mini grant applications
• Extend time of performance for Livermore Shakespeare Festival project and program grant
• Update on resumption of Utility Box Mural Program
• Discuss possible mural at Livermore Area Recreation and Park District's Sunken Gardens Skate Park
• Provide direction on FY 2022-2023 budget

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will consider approving a mini-grant and multiple Project & Program grants for local arts and cultural projects, including murals, festivals, and educational programs. The commission will also receive updates from subcommittees, select judges for the Congressional Art Competition, and appoint a Poet Laureate selection committee member.

• Mini-grant up to $700 for Barbara Nichols Reynolds' 'Celebrate Women! Art that Honors Women'
• Project & Program grants: Alliance for the Visual Arts up to $5,000 for 'Dream Big' mural; Cheza Nami Foundation up to $10,000 for Taste of Africa Festival; Quest Science Center up to $9,800 for science-themed mural at Quest Plaza
• Other grants: Dr. Hannah da Cruz Psychological Services and Craft Makers Studio up to $9,542.50; Las Positas College Foundation up to $8,000; Livermore Art Association up to $4,000; Livermore Valley Opera up to $8,000; Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center up to $2,500; Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District up to $6,650
• Select volunteers to judge the 2022 Congressional Art Competition
• Appoint replacement for Commissioner Lane on Poet Laureate selection committee

The City Council met in closed session on March 22, 2022, to discuss recruitment for the City Manager position and to confer with the City's labor negotiator regarding the City Manager's salary and employment terms. No reportable action was taken in closed session, and the meeting adjourned to a regular City Council meeting on March 28, 2022.

• Held closed session for City Manager recruitment (unanimous)
• Held closed session for labor negotiations with City Manager (unanimous)
• No reportable action taken in closed session

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will meet virtually to consider routine items including approving minutes, receiving updates, and appointing committees. They will vote on seven $100 awards for the 2022 Spring Art Show, appoint an ad hoc committee for grant reviews, and select a Poet Laureate selection committee.

• Approval of seven $100 awards for 2022 Livermore Art Association Spring Art Show
• Appoint ad hoc committee to review Mini Grant and Project & Program Grant applications
• Appoint Poet Laureate selection committee
• Select volunteers to judge 2022 Teen Art Expo
• Update from Art Builds Community on cultural arts vision plan

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will discuss and approve its goals, priorities, and budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, and will elect and approve officers. The meeting is virtual and includes a citizens forum for public comment.

• Discussion and direction of goals and priorities and approval of budget for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Election and approval of officers
• Approval of draft minutes from December 14, 2021 regular meeting

Planning Commission - CANCELLATION

The Livermore Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for April 19, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• April 19, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: May 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Livermore Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a recommendation to approve a 112-unit condominium project at North Canyons Parkway and Triad Place, including a density bonus request, and a proposal to amend the Downtown Specific Plan and Municipal Code to establish an outdoor dining permit ordinance. The commission's actions on these items are recommendations to the City Council. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• Site Plan Design Review 21-003 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 8609 for 112 Triad Condominiums at northwest corner of North Canyons Parkway and Triad Place
• Density Bonus incentive/concession request for the Triad project
• Specific Plan Amendment 22-002 to update outdoor dining standards and guidelines in the Downtown
• Municipal Code Amendment 22-001 to add Chapter 5.60, Outdoor Dining Permit
• Approval of January 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of a 112-unit condominium project at North Canyons Parkway and Triad Place, including a density bonus and CEQA exemption. The recommendation includes added conditions for guest bike parking, all-electric appliances, and permeable fencing. The Commission also recommended approval of an outdoor dining ordinance and Downtown Specific Plan amendment, with a requirement for a progress report within three years.

• Recommended approval of SPDR 21-003 and VTTM 8609 for 112 Triad condominiums (4-0)
• Added conditions for guest bike parking, all-electric appliances, and permeable fencing
• Recommended approval of SPPA 22-002 for outdoor dining standards in Downtown Specific Plan (4-0)
• Recommended approval of MUNI 22-001 to establish Outdoor Dining Permit ordinance (4-0)
• Required staff report on outdoor dining progress within three years

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to receive staff reports and discuss library operations. Items include Brown Act training, Hispanic Heritage Month activities, the Library of Things, the 2021 Summer Reading Program, pandemic operations, and monthly statistics. The board will also approve the August 26, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approve draft minutes from August 26, 2021 meeting
• Receive Brown Act training from Assistant City Attorney
• Receive report on Hispanic Heritage Month library activities and programs
• Discuss and provide feedback on Library of Things statistical data and inventory
• Receive final report on 2021 Summer Reading Program

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees is holding a virtual regular meeting to discuss and receive reports on several items, including the format and approval of meeting minutes, the Día de los Niños event, the 2022 Summer Reading Program, and February 2022 statistics and activities. The board will also hear an oral report from the Library Director on pandemic operations. No major policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and approval of February 24, 2022 meeting minutes
• Report on Día de los Niños event
• Report on 2022 Summer Reading Program
• February 2022 statistics and activities reports
• Library Director's oral report on pandemic operations

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees will hold a virtual regular meeting to receive staff reports on library programs and operations, including Touchpoints in Libraries, Livermore Reads Together 2022, and January 2022 statistics and activities. The board will also consider approving the draft minutes from the January 27, 2022 meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine reports and consent items.

• Approval of draft minutes from January 27, 2022 meeting
• Report on Touchpoints in Libraries
• Report on Livermore Reads Together 2022
• January 2022 statistics report
• January 2022 programs and activities report

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees is holding a virtual regular meeting. They will elect a chair and vice chair, review a draft annual update to the City Council, and receive reports on Black History Month, literacy programs, LinkedIn Learning, and November/December 2021 statistics and activities. The meeting is largely routine with consent items and informational reports.

• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson to serve until January 2023
• Review of draft 2022 annual update to City Council (rescheduled to Feb 28, 2022)
• Report on Black History Month recognition
• Report on Literacy Celebration Stories
• Report on LinkedIn Learning electronic resource

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees is holding a virtual special meeting to approve the 2022 meeting calendar, receive reports on the new Solus app and Career Online High School, and discuss content for its annual update to the City Council. The board will also review October 2021 statistics and activities, and hear the Library Director's oral report on pandemic operations. Public comments are limited to 500 words per item.

• Approval of 2022 Library Board meeting calendar
• Report on new Solus app
• Report on Career Online High School
• Discussion of 2022 annual update to City Council (scheduled Jan 24, 2022)
• October 2021 statistics and activities reports

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to discuss and provide feedback on the book selection and activities for Livermore Reads Together 2022, and to hear the Library Director's vision for the library's future. The board will also consider routine consent items, including approving draft minutes and a resolution honoring a departing board member, and receive reports on library statistics and activities.

• Discussion and feedback on Livermore Reads Together 2022 book selection and activities
• Oral report from Library Director on vision for the future of the Library
• Resolution honoring Board Member Estridge for her service
• Approval of draft minutes from June 24, 2021 meeting
• Update to Library's 2021 holiday calendar

Human Services Commission - CANCELLATION

The Human Services Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2022, to be held virtually via Zoom.

• December 14, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting January 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
• Meeting to be held virtually using Zoom

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission is meeting virtually to receive oral reports on homeless services updates, a Tri-Valley needs assessment request for qualifications, and Alameda County's 2022 Point in Time Count outreach. The agenda also includes a presentation on Goodness Village and approval of the October 12, 2021 meeting minutes. Most items are informational reports with no formal decisions listed.

• Goodness Village update oral report by Executive Director Kim Curtis
• Homeless services updates oral report by staff
• Tri-Valley Needs Assessment Request for Qualifications (RFQ) oral report
• Alameda County 2022 Point in Time Count outreach and guide recruitment
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from October 12, 2021

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and the 2022 meeting calendar, receive training on the Brown Act and rules of procedure, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Housing and Human Services Grant application and evaluation process, with staff seeking recommendations for future grant cycles.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 8 and March 8, 2022 meetings
• Approval of 2022 Human Services Commission meeting calendar
• Brown Act and Rules of Procedures training and discussion
• Discussion of FY 2022-23 Housing and Human Services Grant application and evaluation process

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting. The main item is a discussion and approval of the Human Services Grant Funding Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-23, which will then go to the City Council for final approval. The agenda also includes approval of the February 8, 2022 meeting minutes and a citizens forum for public comments.

• Discussion and approval of FY 2022-23 Human Services Grant Funding Recommendations
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from February 8, 2022
• Citizens Forum for public comments on non-agenda items

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission will receive presentations from new and existing grant applicants for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 grant cycle, covering capital and rental assistance, housing and homeless services, and public services programs. The commission may ask questions and receive answers from applicants. No final grant decisions are on the agenda; the item is for information and discussion.

• Axis Community Health (new service site) presentation for capital/rental assistance
• Abode Services and Tri-Valley Haven tenant-based rental assistance presentations
• Goodness Village case management presentation for housing/homeless services
• Chabot-Las Positas Community College District: Livermore Community Jobs Support and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Support
• Paws in Need low-cost spay and neuter program presentation

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission will discuss the grant application review and scoring process for the FY 2022-23 Housing and Human Services Grant Program, and receive updates on homelessness, including the Alameda County Point in Time Count. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Discussion of FY2022-23 Housing and Human Services Grant Program critical dates
• Homelessness updates including Alameda County Point in Time Count
• Approval of draft minutes from November 9, 2021
• Citizens Forum for public comments (3-minute limit per speaker)

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission is meeting virtually to review February 2022 airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints. The commission will also receive training on the Brown Act and rules of procedure, discuss website updates, and hear an informational report on the Airport Geometry Improvements Project. The agenda includes approval of the March 21, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Review of February 2022 aircraft operations, activity, and noise complaint reports
• Brown Act and Rules of Procedures training and discussion
• Discussion on updates to the Airport website
• Informational report on the Airport Geometry Improvements Project
• Approval of draft minutes from March 21, 2022

The Livermore Airport Commission approved the February 2022 airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints reports, and the minutes from the March 21, 2022 meeting, both by 5-0 votes. The commission also received training on the Brown Act and discussed website updates and the Airport Geometry Improvements Project, but took no formal action on those items. Staff was directed to draft updated language for the aircraft noise management webpage for future discussion.

• Approved minutes of March 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved February 2022 activity, operations, and noise reports (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft updated aircraft noise webpage language

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission approved the February 14, 2022 minutes and re-elected Adam Bertsch as Chair and Darin Bishop as Vice Chair for 2022, both by 4-0-1 votes with Bishop absent. The commission also approved the January 2022 airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints reports, the 2021 Airport Noise Study and Report, and the Livermore-Pleasanton Liaison Committee verbal report in a single 4-0-1 motion. No public comments were received during the citizens forum, but comments were made by Sheila Jessup and Donna Cabanne on later agenda items.

• Approved February 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Re-elected Adam Bertsch as Chair and Darin Bishop as Vice Chair for 2022 (4-0-1)
• Approved January 2022 airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints reports (4-0-1)
• Approved 2021 Airport Noise Study and Report (4-0-1)
• Approved Livermore-Pleasanton Liaison Committee verbal report (4-0-1)

Airport Commission - CANCELLATION

The Livermore Airport Commission has canceled its regular virtual meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022. The next regular meeting is set for February 14, 2022, also virtual. The agenda contains no other business items.

• January 10, 2022 meeting canceled
• Next meeting: February 14, 2022 at 12:00 PM (virtual)

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission is meeting virtually to review airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints for November and December 2021, and to discuss a draft large hangar waitlist policy. The agenda also includes approval of the December 13, 2021 meeting minutes and a citizens forum for public comments.

• Review of airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints for November and December 2021
• Discussion of draft Large Hangar Waitlist Policy
• Approval of draft minutes for December 13, 2021

The Livermore Airport Commission approved the airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints reports for November and December 2021. The commission also discussed the draft Large (Box) Hangar Waitlist Policy and directed staff to present a revised draft incorporating clarifications at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes for December 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints reports for November and December 2021 (5-0)
• Directed staff to present a revised draft Large (Box) Hangar Waitlist Policy at a future meeting

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review aircraft operations, airport activity, and noise complaint statistics from August 2021. The meeting also includes an update regarding large hangar allocations.

• Review of August 2021 aircraft operations, activity, and noise complaints
• Large Hangar Allocations Update

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission met via Zoom and approved the minutes from its November 15, 2021 meeting. The commission also reviewed reports on airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise complaints for October 2021, and received introductions to the new FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Manager and a summary of 2021 highlights. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of November 15, 2021 meeting (5-0)