Livermore public meetings in 2025

Human Services Commission

The Livermore Human Services Commission meeting on October 14, 2025 will consider routine agenda items and two substantive matters. Commissioners will approve the draft minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The commission will review a draft of revised Human Services Commission Rules of Procedure and recommend that the City Council adopt the changes. Staff will present a report on proposed updates to the Social Opportunity Endowment (SOE) Fund Ordinance.

• Approve draft minutes for the September 9, 2025 meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Discuss and recommend adoption of revised Human Services Commission Rules of Procedure
• Receive report on proposed updates to the Social Opportunity Endowment (SOE) Fund Ordinance
• Open Forum for public comment (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Adjournment and notice of next meeting on November 11, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will receive reports on the 2025 Summer Learning Program and the Budgeting 2.0 for Teens program. They will also review an article about public libraries and discuss monthly statistics and activities for August 2025. No action items or major decisions are on the agenda.

• Receive report on 2025 Summer Learning Program
• Review 'Five Ways Public Libraries Go Far Beyond Books' article from Urban Libraries Council
• Receive report on Budgeting 2.0 for Teens Program
• Receive report on August 2025 Library statistics with 5-year comparison
• Receive report on August 2025 Library activities and programs

The Board approved the draft minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It received and discussed several reports, including the 2025 Summer Learning Program and the “Five Ways Public Libraries Go Far Beyond Books” article. The Board also received monthly statistics and activity reports for August 2025.

• Approved draft minutes from August 28, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Received 2025 Summer Learning Program report
• Reviewed and discussed “Five Ways Public Libraries Go Far Beyond Books” article
• Received Budgeting 2.0 for Teens Program report
• Received August 2025 library statistics report
• Received August 2025 library activities report

Beautification Committee

The committee approved the draft minutes from the October 1 meeting (5‑0). It granted the appealed Tree Action Permit at 691 South Street (6‑0). Members were appointed to manage a volunteer litter collection program and an Arbor Day 2026 ad‑hoc committee, and the revised committee rules of procedure were approved (each 6‑0).

• Approved October 1 draft minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Tree Action Permit at 691 South St. (6‑0)
• Appointed Andrew Wang to manage volunteer litter collection program (6‑0)
• Approved revised Beautification Committee Rules of Procedure (6‑0)
• Appointed Chair Bradley, Ann Brown, and John Stein as Arbor Day 2026 ad‑hoc committee (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider routine items including approval of April 2025 meeting minutes, receive Brown Act training, and elect a new vice chair to serve until January 2026. Board members will also receive informational reports on outreach services, a partnership with Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy, and library statistics and activities for April and May 2025.

• Election of new vice chair to serve until January 2026
• Brown Act training from Deputy City Attorney Daniel Gonzales
• Approval of draft minutes from April 24, 2025 regular meeting
• Report on 2025 Outreach Services
• Library statistics reports for April and May 2025, including 5-year comparisons

The Library Board approved the draft minutes from the April 24 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. The board also elected Nancy Olavarrieta as vice chair, passing the motion 5‑0. Other agenda items were informational reports and a Brown Act training session. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 24, 2025 draft minutes (2-0)
• Appointed Nancy Olavarrieta as Vice Chair (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will receive a report on the 2024/2025 Winter Reading Program and provide feedback for next year's planning. They will also hear a presentation on Career Online High School graduations. Other items include approval of January meeting minutes, review of a library well-being case study, and reports on January statistics and activities. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of draft minutes from January 23, 2025 meeting
• Report and recap on 2024/2025 Winter Reading Program, with feedback for next year
• Career Online High School graduation presentation
• Review of 'Libraries & Well-Being: A Case Study from The New York Public Library'
• Reports on January 2025 library statistics and activities

The Library Board of Trustees approved the draft minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. All other agenda items were informational reports or presentations and did not result in any votes or formal actions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

• Approved Jan 23, 2025 draft minutes (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review an updated Collection Development Policy and receive reports on library activities. The board will also discuss a new drop-in basic tech help service and the 2025 Black History Month recognition.

• Review of revised Livermore Public Library Collection Development Policy
• Presentation on new drop-in service for basic tech help
• Report on 2025 Black History Month recognition
• Report on staff visit to LVJUSD Annual TK and Kindergarten Registration Fair
• Review of library statistics and programs for February and March 2025

The Library Board received several reports and presentations on Black History Month, a new tech help service, school registration fair, collection policy, and library statistics for February and March 2025. No motions or votes were taken on any items. The board also noted a vacancy and a member's decision not to seek re‑appointment.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will nominate and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. The board will also determine the content of its annual update presentation to the City Council scheduled for January 27, 2025.

• Election of a chairperson and vice chairperson
• Review of 2024 Year in Review report
• Report on the Library's Strategic Planning Process
• Review of library statistics and activities for November and December 2024

The Library Board approved the draft minutes from the Dec. 5, 2024 special meeting by a 4‑0 vote (Chair Hunt ineligible). The Board then nominated and elected Vice Chair Pascall as Chairperson and Board Member Guzzardo as Vice Chairperson, passing the motion 5‑0. All other agenda items were informational reports and no further actions were taken.

• Approved Dec. 5, 2024 draft minutes (4-0)
• Elected Vice Chair Pascall as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Board Member Guzzardo as Vice Chairperson (5-0)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will hear an appeal of the city staff's denial of a Tree Action Permit at 1040 Laguna Street. The committee will also discuss and provide direction on a final proposal for signage to prevent illegal dumping, and vote on the winners of the 2025 Beautification Awards.

• Tree Action Permit appeal for 1040 Laguna Street
• Final proposal on illegal dumping prevention signage
• Vote on 2025 Beautification Award recipients
• Approval of draft minutes from September 3, 2025

The Beautification Committee approved the draft meeting minutes (5-0 vote). It also approved a Tree Action Permit for 1040 Laguna Street (6-0 vote), adopted signage designs to prevent illegal dumping (6-0 vote), and selected seven projects for the 2025 Beautification Awards (6-0 vote). No other items were tabled.

• Approved draft minutes (5-0 vote)
• Approved Tree Action Permit for 1040 Laguna Street (6-0 vote)
• Approved signage design and locations to prevent illegal dumping (6-0 vote)
• Approved seven of nine entries for 2025 Beautification Awards (6-0 vote)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review aircraft operations and noise reports for July and August 2025. Members will provide direction on a new monthly noise report and reporting procedure for the airport.

• Recommendation for City Council to approve revised Airport Commission Rules of Procedure
• Review of aircraft operations, activity, and noise reports for July and August 2025
• Information on an aircraft incident that occurred on August 15, 2025
• Discussion of new monthly noise report and reporting procedures

The Livermore Airport Commission approved several items, including the minutes from August 4, 2025, and revised rules of procedure. It adopted the aircraft operations, activity and noise reports for July‑August 2025 with a 2‑1 vote. The commission also approved replacing the current monthly noise reports with a new chart‑style format posted on the city website and included in the operational report.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved revised Airport Commission Rules of Procedure (3-0)
• Approved aircraft operations, activity and noise reports for July‑August 2025 (2-1, Chair voted no)
• Accepted Hangar Incident Report for August 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Approved removal of current monthly noise reports and adoption of new chart‑style reports on city website and in operational report (3-0)

Commission for the Arts - Special Meeting

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will discuss and vote on recommending six Project and Program Grant applications totaling $51,579 to the City Council. The Commission will also appoint commissioners to two ad hoc committees: one for the Partnership Model and one to review Unsolicited Grant applications. Other agenda items include approval of July 22 meeting minutes, an arts projects update, and a report from the Recurring Grants Ad Hoc Committee.

• Vote to recommend $10,000 for East Bay Holocaust Education Center 'Violins of Hope' exhibits
• Vote to recommend $10,000 for Las Positas College Literary Arts Festival
• Vote to recommend $8,579 for Livermore-Amador Symphony 'Spring Awakenings' concert
• Vote to recommend $10,000 for Livermore Valley Opera education program
• Appointment of three commissioners to Partnership Model Ad Hoc Committee

The Commission for the Arts approved the July 22 draft minutes (6‑0). It appointed three commissioners to the Partnership Model ad hoc committee (8‑0) and created an ad hoc committee to review unsolicited grant applications (8‑0). The body approved five project and program grants totaling $47,579 (9‑0) and will revisit a sixth grant at a later meeting. It also recommended drafting a sample recurring‑grants proposal.

• Approved July 22 draft minutes (6-0)
• Appointed Dewhurst, Gausman, Kowligi to Partnership Model ad hoc committee; Kowligi as chair (8-0)
• Appointed Milder (chair), Custodio (vice chair), Sahn to Unsolicited Grant review ad hoc committee (8-0)
• Approved grants: East Bay Holocaust Education Center $10,000, Las Positas College $10,000, Livermore‑Amador Symphony $8,579, Livermore Art Association $9,000, Livermore Valley Opera $10,000 (9-0)
• Deferred Shruti Abhishek Dance grant to next meeting
• Recommended drafting a sample recurring grants proposal

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will discuss and vote on a funding recommendation for the Shruti Abhishek Dance program, which requested $10,000 and was initially recommended for $4,000. They will also appoint an ad hoc committee to review Mini Grant applications due December 1, 2025, and review draft Rules of Procedure for recommendation to City Council. Consent calendar includes approval of September 30 special meeting minutes.

• Discussion and vote on Project & Program Grant funding for Shruti Abhishek Dance – Free Cultural and Education Program for Youth – $10,000 requested/$4,000 initially recommended
• Appointment of an ad hoc committee to review Mini Grant applications for the December 1, 2025 cycle
• Review of Draft Commission for the Arts Rules of Procedure for recommendation to City Council
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 30, 2025 special meeting

The Commission approved the September 30 meeting minutes (7-0). It created a Mini Grant Ad Hoc Committee (8-0) and appointed Vice Chair Custodio, Commissioner DeOrnelas, and Commissioner Sahn to serve on it, with DeOrnelas as chair (8-0). The body recommended the City Council adopt updated Rules of Procedure (7-1). It also approved a recommendation to the City Council to fund Shruti Abhishek Dance with $8,000 (9-0).

• Approved September 30 minutes (7-0)
• Established Mini Grant Ad Hoc Committee (8-0)
• Appointed Custodio, DeOrnelas, and Sahn to Mini Grant Committee, DeOrnelas chair (8-0)
• Recommended adoption of Draft Rules of Procedure (7-1)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for $8,000 Shruti Abhishek Dance grant (9-0)

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will consider appointing ad hoc committees to review Mini Grant and Project/Program Grant applications due September 1, 2025. They will also receive a presentation on Mini Grant outreach and data trends from 2022 through FY 2024/25, discuss limits on active grants per organization, review nametag options, and receive updates on the Partnership Model and Bothwell Arts Center storage spaces.

• Appointment of an ad hoc committee to review Mini Grant applications (due Sept 1, 2025)
• Appointment of an ad hoc committee to review Project and Program Grant applications (due Sept 1, 2025)
• Presentation on Mini Grant outreach activities and data trends from 2022 through Q4 FY 2024/25
• Discussion on the number of grants an organization can have active at one time
• Report on the Partnership Model and potential establishment of a new ad hoc committee

The Commission for the Arts approved several ad hoc committees, including one to implement the Partnership Model, each by unanimous vote. It also approved the draft minutes from June 24, 2025, and established committees to review Mini Grant and Project/Program Grant applications. A consensus was reached to use a silver nametag with no paint‑brush design.

• Approved June 24, 2025 draft minutes – 5-0 vote
• Established ad hoc Mini Grant review committee – 6-0 vote
• Appointed Deornelas, Gausman, Kowligi to Mini Grant committee (Deornelas chair) – 6-0 vote
• Established ad hoc Project & Program Grant review committee – 6-0 vote
• Appointed Sahn, Lane, Chair Milder to Project & Program Grant committee (Milder chair) – 6-0 vote
• Approved ad hoc committee to implement the Partnership Model – 6-0 vote
• Consensus to select silver nametag option with no paint‑brush

Library Board of Trustees

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees will receive presentations on several new initiatives, including a 'Be a Kid Librarian' pilot program, the experience of interns from the Livermore Teen Academy, and the addition of an Adult International Languages Collection. The board will also review monthly statistics and activity reports for June and July 2025. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for information and discussion only.

• Presentation on new 'Be a Kid Librarian' pilot program
• Presentation on intern experiences from Livermore Teen Academy
• Presentation on adding an Adult International Languages Collection
• Reports on Library statistics for June and July 2025 with 5-year comparisons
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from February and June 2025

The Library Board of Trustees approved the draft minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting by a 2‑0 vote and the draft minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; the board only received several informational presentations. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.

• Approved February 27, 2025 draft minutes (2-0 vote)
• Approved June 26, 2025 draft minutes (4-0 vote)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review aircraft operations, activity, and noise reports from June 2025. The body will also receive information regarding a hangar incident that occurred on June 26, 2025.

• Review of June 2025 aircraft operations, activity, and noise reports
• Information on a hangar incident from June 26, 2025
• Approval of July 7, 2025 draft minutes

The Airport Commission unanimously approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). A motion to approve the June 2025 aircraft operations, activity and noise concerns report was defeated (1‑2). No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Rejected June 2025 aircraft operations, activity and noise concerns report (1-2)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will approve draft minutes from June 4 and August 6, 2025. It will hear an appeal regarding the City staff's denial of a Tree Action Permit for 691 South L Street. The committee will also receive an update from the Beautification Awards ad hoc committee.

• Approve draft minutes – June 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve draft minutes – August 6, 2025 regular meeting
• Consider appeal of Tree Action Permit denial – 691 South L Street
• Receive update from Beautification Awards ad hoc committee

The committee approved the draft minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote, with Chair Bradley abstaining. The appeal of the City staff’s denial of a Tree Action Permit at 691 South Street was postponed to the November 5, 2025 meeting. The committee received an update from the Beautification Awards ad hoc committee. It also requested that several items—including a tree‑appeal review for 1040 Laguna Street, a revised illegal‑dumping signage proposal, and award recommendations—be placed on the next agenda.

• Approved draft minutes of August 6, 2025 meeting (5-0 vote; Bradley abstained)
• Continued Tree Action Permit appeal for 691 South St to Nov 5, 2025 meeting
• Received update from Beautification Awards ad hoc committee
• Requested agenda items: tree appeal review (1040 Laguna St), updated illegal dumping signage proposal, awards recommendations

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will receive a presentation from Hively, a nonprofit, and consider approval of the draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The commission will also receive a report on grantee accomplishments for the Housing and Human Services Grant Program. Consent items include approval of July 8, 2025 minutes.

• Presentation on Hively nonprofit programs and services
• Approval of draft minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting
• Approval of draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 CAPER
• Report on FY 2024-25 Housing and Human Services Grant Program grantee accomplishments

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included the July 8, 2025 draft minutes and the FY 2024‑25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, by a vote of 6 yes, 0 no, with 2 commissioners absent. The commission also received a presentation from Hively and a report on FY 2024‑25 Housing and Human Services grant accomplishments. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved consent calendar (6‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved July 8, 2025 draft minutes (6‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 CAPER draft (6‑0, 2 absent)
• Received Hively nonprofit presentation
• Received FY 2024‑25 grant program report
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 pm

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will hear presentations on the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Grant rounds 3–6, including current outcomes and goals, and the 2024–2025 Homeless Winter Relief Hotel Voucher Program year-end report. A report on the Homeless Roundtable will also be presented. The consent calendar includes approval of draft minutes from April 8, 2025. No other action items are scheduled.

• Presentation on HHAP Grant rounds 3 through 6 outcomes and goals
• Year-end report on 2024-2025 Homeless Winter Relief Hotel Voucher Program
• Report on the Homeless Roundtable
• Approval of draft minutes from April 8, 2025 regular meeting

The Human Services Commission approved the draft minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting with a vote of 6‑yes, 0‑no, 1 absent, and 1 abstention. The commission also approved the report on Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Grant rounds 3‑6, voting 8‑yes, 0‑no. No other actions were taken, and the August 12 meeting may be canceled.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑yes, 0‑no, 1 absent, 1 abstention)
• Approved HHAP Grant rounds 3‑6 report (8‑yes, 0‑no)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will introduce an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, updating building, fire, electrical, plumbing, and other codes, effective January 1, 2026. The council will also consider amending a development agreement for 186 townhomes near I-580, approving contracts for environmental and testing services, and authorizing grants from the Altamont Landfill Settlement Account. Several proclamations and consent calendar items, including closed-session discussions on litigation and property negotiation, are scheduled.

• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Code (Building, Fire, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, etc.)
• Amendment of Development Agreement DA 18-001 for 186 townhomes on 35 acres at Lassen Road near I-580
• $100,000 increase (to $724,000) for construction testing contract for Livermore Village Parking Garage Project
• Agreements up to $800,000 with Swaim Biological and $500,000 with WRA for on-call environmental support services
• Altamont Landfill Open Space grants: $246,803 for road ecology research, $790,468 for conservation easement, $525,000 for Tri-Valley Conservancy projects

The council unanimously approved a settlement that provides a $1,562,379 credit to the water utility and a $2,220,621 credit to the sewer utility, along with $271,000 for attorney fees. The consent calendar was approved by a 5‑0 vote, except for item 6.1 which was set aside for separate action. Several resolutions were adopted, including annexations, capital‑improvement funding, opioid‑settlement allocations, procurement contracts, a policy on electronic communications, and a CEQA exemption for a new advanced‑manufacturing project.

• Approved settlement granting $1.56M water credit and $2.22M sewer credit (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar except item 6.1 (5‑0)
• Annexed Parcel Map 11219, SMP 40 to City Facilities District (Resolution 2025‑146)
• Added Arroyo Vista Base Repairs Project to CIP and allocated $400,000 County Measure BB funds (Resolution 2025‑147)
• Allocated $350,000 opioid settlement funds for treatment facility predevelopment (Resolution 2025‑148)
• Authorized design services contract up to $289,400 for fleet electrification (Resolution 2025‑149)
• Authorized purchase of four Ford trucks up to $368,191 (Resolution 2025‑150)
• Adopted policy on City officials’ use of electronic communications and social media (Resolution 2025‑151)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Livermore Planning Commission will hold a hearing to consider a request to approve a new, approximately 225,500 sq ft light industrial and research and development building on an approximately 14‑acre parcel along West Jack London Boulevard. Staff recommends the Commission adopt resolutions urging the City Council to certify a CEQA exemption, approve the Planned Development Amendment, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Site Plan Design Review, and Conditional Use Permit, and direct the Planning Manager to file the required notices. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve development of ~225,500 sq ft light industrial and R&D facility on ~14‑acre parcel along West Jack London Boulevard
• Staff recommendation to certify CEQA exemption under Section 21080.69 and Senate Bill 131
• Approve Planned Development Amendment PD 25‑002, Vesting Tentative Tract Map VTTM 8656/Subdivision SUB 25‑001, Site Plan Design Review SPDR 25‑005, and Conditional Use Permit CUP 25‑002
• Direct Planning Manager to file Notice of Exemption and Notice of Determination per CEQA
• Public hearing for comments (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The Planning Commission adopted two resolutions recommending that the City Council find the Pacific Fusion Project exempt from CEQA and approve the associated Planned Development Amendment, Subdivision, Site Plan Design Review, and Conditional Use Permit. Both resolutions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also noted no environmental concerns and expressed support for the project.

• Adopted Resolution 27-25 recommending CEQA exemption for Pacific Fusion (5-0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution 28-25 recommending approval of PD 25-002, SUB 25-001, SPDR 25-005, CUP 25-002 (5-0 vote)

Planning Commission - City Council Special Meeting

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to review local land use authority and the Citywide Strategic Plan. The body will discuss the respective roles and responsibilities of the Council and the Commission.

• Review of the 6th Cycle RHNA requirement for 4,570 housing units
• Discussion of the General Plan update process
• Review of the Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan
• Discussion of the Livermore Development Code and zoning map
• Review of the South and North Livermore Urban Growth Boundary Initiatives

A joint special meeting was held on July 17, 2023. City staff presented a review of local land‑use authority and the Citywide Strategic Plan. No members of the public spoke during the comment period. The Council and Planning Commission only received the presentation and took no further action.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings. The first is to consider approving a 13-unit rental townhome development requiring a Planned Development, subdivision, and site plan design review. The second is to consider amending a development agreement for a 186-unit townhome project on Lassen Road, revising off-site improvement terms and timing.

• PD 25-001, SUB 20-004, and SPDR 21-001 for a 13-unit two-story townhome development on East Avenue and Dolores Street
• Units would be three or four bedrooms, 1,400–1,900 sq ft, with attached two-car garages, all rental
• Project includes curb/gutter/sidewalk reconstruction and utility undergrounding along project frontages
• Second amendment to DA 18-001 for 186 townhomes at Lassen Road (northwest of First Street/I-580 interchange)
• Amendment revises terms and timing of off-site public trail and sewer line improvements

The commission approved the consent calendar, including the June 3, 2025 draft minutes (5‑0). It adopted resolutions recommending the City Council find the 13‑unit rental townhome project exempt under CEQA and approve the planned development, subdivision, and site‑plan (4‑1). It also adopted resolutions recommending the City Council find the environmental impacts of the Lassen Road Development Agreement amendment within existing studies and approve that amendment. The commission directed staff to update the website and social media with Downtown development and Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan information.

• Approved consent calendar and June 3, 2025 draft minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-25 recommending CEQA exemption for PD 25-001 (4‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 23-25 recommending City Council adopt ordinance approving PD 25-001 (4‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 24-25 recommending approval of SPDR 21-001 and Subdivision 20-004 (4‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 25-25 recommending CEQA findings for Lassen Road Development Agreement amendment (adopted, vote not recorded)
• Adopted Resolution 26-25 recommending approval of Development Agreement Amendment (DAA) 25-001 (adopted)
• Directed staff to update website and social media with Downtown development and Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan information (5‑0)
• Requested staff ensure quality bike‑lane connections to the trail (motion carried 5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive update to the Livermore Development Code and Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards. The Commission is recommended to adopt resolutions forwarding the update to the City Council, including a new 'Part 11 Housing' chapter and amendments to streamline project review. The consent calendar includes approval of the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Development Code Amendment 23-001 and Policy Proposal 25-001 for a comprehensive housing update
• Recommendation to adopt CEQA exemption resolution under Section 15061(b)(3)
• Proposal to adopt new Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards
• Proposal to repeal existing housing sections and adopt a new 'Part 11 Housing' chapter
• Amendments to streamline project review and ensure code consistency

The commission approved the consent calendar with revised language by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved staff recommendations for a comprehensive housing update, adopting five resolutions (17‑25 to 21‑25) with a 5‑0 vote. The commission directed staff to study the feasibility of a new bus stop at the north end of Portola Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.

• Approved consent calendar with revised language (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendations for Comprehensive Housing update (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 17-25 finding CEQA exemption for the housing project
• Adopted Resolution 18-25 recommending Mixed‑Use and Multifamily design standards
• Adopted Resolution 19-25 recommending Development Code Amendment 23-001 (housing update)
• Adopted Resolution 20-25 recommending DCA 23-001 for project review streamlining
• Adopted Resolution 21-25 recommending DCA 23-001 for internal code consistency
• Directed staff to review feasibility of a bus stop at North Portola Ave and Lincoln Ave

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider routine approvals of several draft meeting minutes. It will vote on a resolution finding the FY 2025‑2026 and FY 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the 2003‑2025 General Plan. Staff will also present a draft framework for updating the Comprehensive Housing provisions of the Development Code.

• Approve July 12, 2022 draft special meeting minutes
• Approve December 3, 2024 draft meeting minutes
• Adopt resolution on FY 2025‑2026 and FY 2026‑2027 Capital Improvement Plan consistency
• Review draft framework for Comprehensive Housing Update to the Development Code

The commission approved several consent‑calendar items, including the July 12 2022, December 3 2024, February 4 2025, March 18 2025, April 1 2025, and April 21 2025 draft meeting minutes. They reconsidered and revised the language of the December 3 2024 minutes. The commission adopted Resolution 16‑25, finding the FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the 2003‑2025 General Plan (5‑0 vote). A public meeting on the Pacific Livermore Townhomes was scheduled for May 14, 2025.

• Approved Consent Calendar Item 3.1 (July 12 2022 draft minutes) – 1‑0 vote
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 3.2 & 3.3 (Dec 3 2024 & Feb 4 2025 draft minutes) – 3‑0 vote
• Reconsidered Item 3.2 and approved revised language – 3‑0 vote
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 3.4, 3.5 & 3.6 (Mar 18 2025, Apr 1 2025, Apr 21 2025 draft minutes) – 5‑0 vote
• Adopted Resolution 16‑25 approving FY 2025‑26 & FY 2026‑27 Capital Improvement Plan (Consistency Determination 25‑001) – 5‑0 vote
• Scheduled public meeting on May 14, 2025 for Pacific Livermore Townhomes (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to develop a vacant lot north of the Portola Avenue and Rincon Avenue intersection. The proposed project includes 31 three-story townhouse condominiums, including six affordable and four accessible units.

• Site Plan Design Review and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for 31 townhouse condominiums
• Proposed Class 2b bike lane and frontage improvements
• Request for Density Bonus waiver
• Approval of June 18, 2024 and July 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The commission approved the June 18 and July 2, 2024 draft meeting minutes by unanimous votes. It then adopted Resolution 26-24 finding the City Ventures Parkview Development exempt from CEQA, and Resolution 27-24 approving the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and Site Plan Design Review for the same project, also by a unanimous vote.

• Approved June 18, 2024 draft minutes (4-0 vote)
• Approved July 2, 2024 draft minutes (4-0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution 26-24 exempting City Ventures Parkview Development from CEQA (5-0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution 27-24 approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 11473 and Site Plan Design Review 24-001 for City Ventures Parkview Development (5-0 vote)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will hear a final presentation on updated signage to prevent illegal dumping, proposed by Committee Member Wang. They will also receive updates on the Beautification Awards ad hoc committee and Community Service Day 2025 projects, and a presentation on the city's Tree Action Permit application process. The agenda includes approval of the May 7, 2025, regular meeting minutes.

• Approval of draft minutes from the May 7, 2025, regular meeting
• Discussion and direction on an updated proposal for signage to prevent illegal dumping, presented by Committee Member Wang
• Update from the Beautification Awards ad hoc committee on the draft application for the Beautification Community Service Award
• Update on Community Service Day 2025 and discussion of potential projects the committee may host
• Presentation on the city's Tree Action Permit application process (Livermore Municipal Code 12.20)

The Beautification Committee approved the May 7 draft minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It also voted 6‑0 to move the Beautification Service Award application due date to November 15, 2025. The committee received a presentation on illegal‑dumping signage and a briefing on the Tree Action Permit process, and it discussed direction for Community Service Day 2025.

• Approved draft minutes (4-0)
• Changed Beautification Service Award application due date to Nov 15, 2025 (6-0)
• Received updated illegal dumping signage proposal (no vote)
• Received update from Beautification Awards ad hoc committee (no vote)
• Discussed and provided direction on Community Service Day 2025 activities (no vote)
• Received presentation on City Tree Action Permit application process (no vote)

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will discuss the application and evaluation process for the Fiscal Year 2025-27 Housing and Human Services Grant. The body will also receive updates on federal grant funding and undergo procedural training.

• Discussion on Fiscal Year 2025-27 Housing and Human Services Grant application and evaluation process
• Oral report on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funding for FY 2025-26
• Brown Act and Rules of Procedure training presentation by Deputy City Attorney Daniel Gonzales
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the draft minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting with a vote of 8‑0, 1 absent. The board received a Brown Act and Rules of Procedure presentation from Deputy City Attorney Daniel Gonzales. Staff also presented reports on the FY 2025‑26 Housing and Human Services grant application process and on Community Development Block Grant and HOME grant funding updates.

• Approved draft minutes for March 11, 2025 meeting (8‑0, 1 absent)

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will discuss whether to seek additional city support for the Bothwell Center. They will also receive Brown Act training from the Deputy City Attorney and a report from the Recurring Grants Ad Hoc Committee. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the May 27, 2025 regular meeting.

• Discussion on seeking additional city support for the Bothwell Center
• Brown Act training for commissioners by Deputy City Attorney Daniel Gonzales
• Oral report from the Recurring Grants Ad Hoc Committee
• Discussion and direction on establishing annual ad hoc committees for grant review
• Approval of draft minutes from May 27, 2025 regular meeting

The Commission for the Arts approved the May 27 draft minutes with a 7‑0 vote. It then approved creating an ad hoc committee to study a new community art space when the Bothwell Arts Center closes, passing the motion 6‑2. Finally, the Commission appointed Commissioners Kowligi, Gausman and Dewhurst to that committee, passing the motion 8‑0.

• Approved May 27 draft minutes (7‑0)
• Approved creation of ad hoc committee for new art space (6‑2)
• Appointed Kowligi, Gausman, Dewhurst to ad hoc committee (8‑0)

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will consider appointing an ad hoc committee to review mini grant applications for the June 1, 2025 cycle, and select a commissioner to represent the commission at the High School Senior Arts Awards presentation during the June 9 City Council meeting. The commission will also discuss managing recurring grant requests, review a report on the unsolicited grant program, and discuss issuing name badges for commissioners. Consent calendar items include approval of draft minutes from March and April 2025 regular meetings.

• Appointment of ad hoc committee to review mini grant applications (June 1, 2025 cycle)
• Selection of commissioner to represent the commission at 2025 High School Senior Arts Awards on June 9, 2025
• Discussion on managing recurring grant requests and possible ad hoc committee
• Discussion on issuance of name badges for commissioners
• Report on unsolicited grant program with a grants comparison chart

The commission approved the March 25 and April 22, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous votes. It created an ad hoc committee to review mini‑grant applications, appointing Commissioners Deornelas, Lane and Vice Chair Custodio, with Deornelas as chair. It also approved an ad hoc committee to study recurring grant requests, naming Commissioners Dewhurst, Kowligi and Chair Milder, with Dewhurst as chair. Commissioner Sahn volunteered to represent the commission at the June 9, 2025 High School Senior Arts Awards presentation.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved formation of ad hoc mini‑grant review committee (8‑0)
• Appointed members of mini‑grant committee: Deornelas (chair), Lane, Custodio (8‑0)
• Approved formation of ad hoc recurring‑grant research committee (6‑2)
• Appointed members of recurring‑grant committee: Dewhurst (chair), Kowligi, Milder (8‑0)
• Commissioner Sahn selected to represent commission at 2025 High School Senior Arts Awards (no vote recorded)

Commission for the Arts

The Commission for the Arts is meeting to discuss and vote on funding recommendations for Project & Program grants, Mini Grants, and High School Senior Arts Awards. These decisions determine which local arts organizations and individuals receive financial support.

• Project & Program grants: East Bay Musical Society ($5,000), Livermore Filipino American Organization ($10,000), Pacific Chamber Orchestra ($10,000), SPARC Theater ($10,000), and The Leela Institute ($10,000)
• Mini Grants: Alliance for the Visual Arts ($1,000), Humane Sleep Project ($300), and Peggy Schimmelman ($1,000)
• Nine High School Senior Arts Awards of $600 each, totaling $5,400

The Commission for the Arts voted 6‑0 to approve four Project & Program grants totaling $35,000 for local arts groups. It also approved three Mini Grants worth $2,300 and nine High School Senior Arts Awards for $5,400. All three actions passed unanimously with two commissioners absent.

• Approved four Project & Program grants (East Bay Musical Society $5,000; Livermore Filipino American Organization $10,000; SPARC Theater $10,000; Pacific Chamber Orchestra $10,000) – 6-0 vote
• Approved three Mini Grants (Alliance for the Visual Arts $1,000; Humane Sleep Project $300; Peggy Schimmelman $1,000) – 6-0 vote
• Approved nine High School Senior Arts Awards totaling $5,400 – 6-0 vote

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will receive an update on the Mini Grant and Project and Program Grant evaluation process, discuss communications and outreach strategies, and review the draft 2025 annual update to the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of the February 25, 2025, minutes and open forum. No fiscal actions or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Update on Mini Grant and Project and Program Grant application and evaluation process
• Discussion and direction on communications and outreach strategies and activities
• Review of draft 2025 Commission for the Arts annual update to the City Council presentation
• Approval of draft minutes from February 25, 2025 regular meeting

The Livermore Commission for the Arts approved the draft minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting on a 6‑0 vote. The commission received updates on mini‑grant and project grant evaluations, communications outreach, and the draft 2025 annual update presentation, but no actions were taken on those items. Deputy City Attorney Daniel Gonzalez was introduced as the new liaison for the commission.

• Approved draft minutes from Feb. 25, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will discuss content for its annual update to the City Council on April 14, 2025. It will also select volunteer judges for the 2025 Teen Art Expo and Livermore Reads Together Art Show. The Commission will appoint an ad-hoc subcommittee to review Mini Grant and Project & Program Grant applications. It will also approve seven $100 awards for the 2025 Livermore Art Association Spring Art Show and appoint judges.

• Selection of judges for 2025 Teen Art Expo and Livermore Reads Together Art Show
• Discussion of 2025 annual update to City Council scheduled for April 14, 2025
• Appointment of ad-hoc subcommittee to review Mini Grant and Project & Program Grant applications
• Approval of seven $100 awards for the 2025 Livermore Art Association Spring Art Show and appointment of judging subcommittee
• Approval of draft minutes from December 17, 2024, and January 28, 2025 meetings

The commission approved two sets of draft minutes, appointed volunteers to judge the 2025 Teen Art Expo and Livermore Reads Together Art Show, and created ad‑hoc committees to review grant applications and select winners for the Spring Art Show. All appointments were approved unanimously. The commission also approved seven $100 awards for the Spring Art Show.

• Approved draft minutes – December 17, 2024 Special Meeting (5‑0 vote)
• Approved draft minutes – January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting (6‑0 vote)
• Appointed Commissioners DeOrnelas, Sahn, and Chair Milder to judge 2025 Teen Art Expo (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Dewhurst to judge 2025 Livermore Reads Together Show (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners Dewhurst, Sahn, and Kowligi to ad‑hoc grant review committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners Dewhurst, Gausman, and Kowligi to ad‑hoc Spring Art Show award committee (unanimous)
• Approved seven $100 awards for 2025 Livermore Arts Association Spring Art Show (unanimous)

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will consider approval of the draft Public Art Fund budget for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The commission will also receive a presentation on meeting structure and rules of procedure, appoint an ad hoc committee to select an artist for the Livermorium Plaza Utility Box Mural, and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2025.

• Approve draft Public Art Fund budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27
• Receive presentation on Commission for the Arts meeting structure and rules of procedure
• Appoint ad hoc committee to select artist(s) for Livermorium Plaza Utility Box Mural
• Elect 2025 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approve draft minutes from December 17, 2024 special meeting

The Commission approved the draft public arts fund budget for fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27, making specific line‑item changes. Commissioners elected Vice Chair Milder as Chair and Commissioner Custodio as Vice Chair, each by a 6‑0 vote. An ad‑hoc committee was appointed to select artists for the Livermore Plaza Utility Box Mural, with Commissioner Gausman designated as chair.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 & 2026‑27 public arts fund budget with changes (6‑0)
• Appointed Custodio, Gausman, and deOrnelas to ad‑hoc mural selection committee; Gausman as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Vice Chair Milder to serve as Chair (6‑0)
• Elected Custodio to serve as Vice Chair (6‑0)
• Deferred approval of Dec 17, 2024 special meeting minutes pending clarification

Commission for the Arts

The Commission for the Arts will review the updated Work Plan and budget to identify priorities for the next fiscal year. The body will also discuss proposed updates to its Grant Programs.

• Discussion of the Commission for the Arts Work Plan and Budget for the upcoming fiscal year
• Review of proposed updates to the Commission for the Arts Grant Programs
• Approval of the 2025 Commission for the Arts meeting calendar
• Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to outgoing Commissioners Sabrina Ohnemus and Cher Wollard

The Arts Commission approved the draft minutes (8‑0 vote) and the 2025 meeting calendar, shifting the September 23 meeting to September 30 (9‑0 vote). It adjusted timelines for several work‑plan items and did not support the proposed library arts budget modifications. The board also approved Phase 1 grant program changes and added junior and senior high school art awards to the draft budget.

• Approved draft minutes (8-0 vote)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar, moving September meeting to Sept 30 (9-0 vote)
• Moved Partnership Model work‑plan item to FY 2024‑25 Q4
• Moved Community Outreach work‑plan item to FY 2025‑26
• Moved Livermore Murals work‑plan item to FY 2024‑25 Q4
• Corrected City Owned Artwork Plan to item #8
• Did not support library arts & cultural programming budget modification for FY 2024‑25
• Integrated Phase 1 grant program changes and added junior ($250) and senior ($1,500) high school art awards into draft budget

REVISED City Council - Planning Commission Special Meeting

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a special joint meeting featuring a biannual training on municipal authority. No decisions or public hearings on specific projects are scheduled; the meeting is solely for the presentation and discussion of training materials.

• Biennial Joint City Council and Planning Commission Municipal Authority Training presentation

The joint City Council and Planning Commission received a Biennial Joint Municipal Authority Training presentation. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

• Received Biennial Joint Municipal Authority Training presentation

City Council - Planning Commission Special Meeting

This is a special joint meeting of the Livermore City Council and Planning Commission to review local land use authority and the Citywide Strategic Plan. The council and commission will discuss their respective roles and responsibilities. Public comment is permitted on this single agenda item. No votes or actions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Review local land use authority and Citywide Strategic Plan
• Discuss respective roles and responsibilities of City Council and Planning Commission
• Public comment opportunity limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The joint City Council‑Planning Commission meeting on July 17, 2023 received a presentation reviewing local land‑use authority and the Citywide Strategic Plan. No votes, approvals, or other substantive actions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will consider approving draft minutes from May 7, 2025. They will receive an update from the Beautification Awards ad hoc committee on a draft application for a new Beautification Community Service Award. They will also discuss proposed projects for Community Service Day 2025.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Update on draft application for Beautification Community Service Award
• Discussion on proposed projects for Community Service Day 2025

The Beautification Committee meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. but was closed at 6:02 p.m. because no members were present, resulting in a lack of quorum. No agenda items were discussed and no actions were taken. The committee scheduled its next regular meeting for July 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the William H. Mendenhall Community Room.

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will review activities for Community Service Day and receive a recap of Arbor Day 2025 celebrations. The committee is also tasked with providing direction for Community Service Day based on the 2025 work plan.

• Update and direction on Community Service Day activities
• Recap of Arbor Day 2025 celebrations
• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the draft minutes from the April 9, 2025 regular meeting with a 5‑0 vote. It received an update on Community Service Day activities and a recap of Arbor Day 2025, discussing future litter‑pickup sites and improvements but taking no further action. The board also set several topics for the next meeting’s agenda.

• Approved April 9, 2025 draft minutes (5-0)

REVISED Planning Commission - City Council Special Meeting

The joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting will include a presentation on municipal authority, covering land use, housing, and environmental law. Staff recommends the council and commission accept the training. Supplemental PowerPoint materials have been posted for public review.

• Item 3.1 – Biannual Joint City Council and Planning Commission Municipal Authority Training presentation
• Item 4.1 – Supplemental training materials (PowerPoint) posted online
• Public comment period – up to 3 minutes per speaker

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint special meeting on May 12, 2025. Staff recommended that both bodies receive a municipal authority training presentation. After a brief public comment period, the commission and council formally received the presentation. No vote tally was recorded.

• Received municipal authority training presentation (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the Infrastructure, Public Services, and Mobility Elements of the Comprehensive General Plan Update and consider policy options recommended by the General Plan Advisory Committee. The Commission will also vote on approving draft minutes from six prior meetings. No other public hearings or project reviews are scheduled.

• Comprehensive General Plan Update – policy discussion on Infrastructure, Public Services, and Mobility Elements
• Approval of draft meeting minutes from March 19, July 16, August 6, November 19, December 17, 2024, and January 7, 2025

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve the consent calendar, which included the March 19, 2024, July 16, 2024, August 6, 2024, November 19, 2024, and December 17, 2024 draft meeting minutes. No other actions or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved March 19, 2024 draft minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 16, 2024 draft minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 6, 2024 draft minutes (4-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 draft minutes (4-0)
• Approved December 17, 2024 draft minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold three public hearings: a conditional use permit for a downtown restaurant and entertainment venue with mechanical bull riding and line dancing; a conditional use permit and site plan design review for an AT&T wireless facility with nine antennas on a 68-foot light standard at Max Baer Park; and public comment on the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Pacific and Livermore Townhomes Project. The consent calendar includes approval of the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant/entertainment venue in an existing downtown commercial building with country line dancing, live music, trivia, karaoke, mechanical bull riding, and private events (CUP 25-001)
• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Design Review for an AT&T wireless facility consisting of nine antennas mounted on a 68-foot light standard on Livermore Area Recreation and Park District land at Max Baer Park (CUP 24-008, SPDR 24-009)
• Public comment on the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Pacific and Livermore Townhomes Project (Subdivision 23-004, Site Plan Design Review 23-006)
• Approval of the February 18, 2025 Planning Commission draft meeting minutes (consent calendar)

The commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Stampede restaurant and entertainment venue in downtown Livermore and a Conditional Use Permit with Site Plan Design Review for an AT&T wireless communications facility at Max Baer Park. Both projects were found exempt from CEQA requirements. The consent calendar for the meeting was also approved.

• Approved consent calendar (3-0 vote)
• Found Stampede restaurant exempt from CEQA (5-0 vote)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 25-001 for Stampede restaurant (5-0 vote)
• Found AT&T wireless facility exempt from CEQA (5-0 vote)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 24-008 and Site Plan Design Review 24-009 for AT&T wireless facility (5-0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Livermore Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Specific Plan Amendment 24-003, which would rezone 3011, 3055, and 3077 Triad Drive from a Business Park zone to a Residential Transition zone allowing 15‑25 units per acre. The hearing also includes Development Agreement 24-002, which proposes about 450 multifamily units, funding contributions to affordable‑housing endowments, and off‑site Class IV bike‑lane improvements on North Canyons Parkway. Staff will recommend the Commission adopt resolutions finding the project covered by the 2024 Isabel Crossings Addendum, that no CEQA Environmental Impact Report is required, and to approve the amendment and authorize the agreement. A separate item will present a draft update to the 2045 Comprehensive General Plan with policy options for land use, community identity, and economic development.

• SPPA 24-003: rezoning of 3011, 3055, 3077 Triad Drive to Residential Transition zone
• DA 24-002: authorization of ~450 multifamily units and related funding contributions
• Resolution adopting staff findings that CEQA EIR is not required and project is covered by 2024 addendum
• Adoption of ordinance authorizing Development Agreement 24-002
• Presentation on 2045 Comprehensive General Plan update policy topics

The commission adopted Resolution 13-25, recommending the City Council find the Triad Place project covered by previously approved CEQA documents and direct the Planning Manager to file a Notice of Determination. It also adopted Resolution 14-25, recommending the City Council approve Development Agreement 24-002 for the Triad Place Redevelopment Project. Both resolutions were adopted on a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 13-25 recommending City Council find CEQA coverage and file Notice of Determination (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 14-25 recommending City Council approve Development Agreement 24-002 for Triad Place Redevelopment (5-0)
• No items were placed on the consent calendar (none)
• No project reviews were presented (none)
• No matters were initiated by staff (none)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposal to convert the 85-acre former Springtown Golf Course into a community park and disc golf course. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a batting practice facility.

• Redevelopment of 85-acre former Springtown Golf Course into a community park and 18-hole disc golf course
• Addition of four pickleball courts, two tennis courts, and a half-basketball court at Marlin Pound Neighborhood Park
• Conditional Use Permit for a 19,200 square-foot D-BAT batting practice facility at Shannon Court and Patterson Pass Road
• Approval of the 2025 Planning Commission meeting calendar

The commission adopted the initial study/mitigated negative declaration and Site Plan Design Review for the 85‑acre Springtown Open Space Project, removing the proposed pickleball courts and adding traffic‑calming measures on Bluebell Drive, by a 5‑0 vote. It also found the D‑Bat batting‑practice facility exempt from CEQA and approved its Conditional Use Permit, also by a 5‑0 vote. The consent calendar, which includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the 2025 calendar, was approved unanimously. The commission corrected the July date on the 2025 planning calendar by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent calendar and 2025 planning calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Springtown Open Space Project (5-0)
• Approved Site Plan Design Review 24-008 for Springtown Open Space Project (5-0)
• Removed pickleball courts from Springtown park plan and added traffic‑calming on Bluebell Drive (5-0)
• Declared D‑Bat batting‑practice facility exempt from CEQA (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 24-006 for D‑Bat facility (5-0)
• Corrected July date on 2025 planning calendar (5-0)

Beautification Committee - Special Meeting

The Beautification Committee will review proposals for illegal dumping signage and a Green Pocket Park at Livermore High School. The body will also receive updates on Arbor Day activities, the 2025 Beautification Awards, and the Portola Park wine barrel restoration project.

• Proposal for signage to prevent illegal dumping in Livermore
• Proposal to install a Green Pocket Park at Livermore High School
• Update on Portola Park wine barrel restoration project
• Discussion on Arbor Day celebration activities
• Update on 2025 Beautification Awards

The committee approved the draft minutes from the March 5, 2025 regular meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It received presentations and updates on illegal dumping signage, Arbor Day celebrations, the Beautification Awards, and the Portola Park wine barrel restoration project. The agenda item on a Green Pocket Park at Livermore High School was postponed to the May 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approved draft minutes (6-0 vote)
• Received presentation on illegal dumping signage (Committee Wang)
• Received update from Arbor Day ad hoc committee
• Received update from Beautification Awards ad hoc committee
• Received update on Portola Park wine barrel restoration (Committee Jefferson)
• Continued Green Pocket Park agenda item to May 7, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the acquisition of three properties for conservation and a request to rename a portion of East Vallecitos Road. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a dental office.

• Proposed renaming of a portion of East Vallecitos Road to East Vineyard Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 24-007) for a dental and orthodontics office at 4527 Livermore Outlets Drive
• Consistency Determination (CD) 24-007 for 41 acres (Quint Property)
• Consistency Determination (CD) 24-008 for 86 acres (Collier Canyon Property)
• Consistency Determination (CD) 24-009 for 82 acres (Goecken Road Property)

The commission adopted three resolutions approving consistency determinations for the acquisition of approximately 41, 86, and 82 acres of open‑space properties, finding each consistent with Livermore’s 2003 General Plan. All three approvals passed with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also approved a street‑name change to East Vineyard Avenue and a conditional use permit for a dental office, each with 5‑0 votes.

• Adopted Resolution 42-24 approving Consistency Determination (CD) 24-007 for ~41‑acre Quint Property (APNs 99B-5300-2-13, 99B-5450-10-3) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 43-24 approving Consistency Determination (CD) 24-008 for ~86‑acre Collier Canyon Property (APN 903-10-1) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 44-24 approving Consistency Determination (CD) 24-009 for ~82‑acre Goecken Road Property (APNs 99B-5680-14, 99B-5680-18) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 38-24 recommending City Council find street name change to East Vineyard Avenue exempt from CEQA (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 39-24 recommending City Council approve MIS 24-001 for street name change to East Vineyard Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 40-24 finding Conditional Use Permit 24-007 for dental office exempt from CEQA (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 41-24 approving Conditional Use Permit 24-007 for a family dental and orthodontics office at 4527 Livermore Outlets Drive (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Site Plan Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Consistency Determination for the Cornerstone residential project at the northwest corner of Collier Canyon Road and Constitution Drive. Staff recommends approval. The Commission will also discuss the Comprehensive General Plan Update, including the Draft Land Use Map and policy topics for Open Space, Safety, and Noise Elements. An item for the Parkwest Casino 580 expansion has been continued to January 7, 2025.

• Continuation of Parkwest Casino 580 Expansion project to January 7, 2025
• Public hearing for Cornerstone residential project at Collier Canyon Road and Constitution Drive
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Site Plan Design Review, Conditional Use Permit for Cornerstone
• Staff recommendation to approve Cornerstone project with CEQA exemption
• Discussion of Comprehensive General Plan Update – Draft Land Use Map and policy options

The commission adopted three resolutions concerning the Cornerstone Residential Development. Resolution 49-24 approved Consistency Determination CD 24-010. Resolution 50-24 recommended the City Council find the project exempt from CEQA. Resolution 51-24 recommended the City Council approve the vesting tentative tract map, subdivision, site‑plan design review and conditional use permit, with a condition to create a shorter crosswalk. All three were adopted by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 49-24 approving Consistency Determination (CD) 24-010 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 50-24 recommending City Council find Cornerstone exempt from CEQA (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 51-24 recommending City Council approve VTTM 8669, Subdivision 22-006, SPDR 22-004, CUP 24-009 with crosswalk condition (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Parkwest Casino 580 Expansion Project and city-wide cardroom operations. The body will consider recommendations to the City Council on code amendments and operational changes. The commission will also elect a 2025 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Proposed 230-space surface parking lot for Parkwest Casino 580
• Proposed increase in total card tables permitted citywide and per establishment
• Proposed increase in maximum bet limits and allowable hours of operation
• Proposed Municipal Code Amendment (MUNI) 24-002 and Development Code Amendment (DCA) 24-004
• Election of the 2025 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

The commission voted 4‑0 to adopt two resolutions that ask the City Council to approve the Parkwest Casino 580 Expansion Project, including an Initial Study and multiple municipal and development code amendments. The commission also voted 4‑0 to nominate Vice Chair Fintschenko as Chair and Commissioner Kronzak as Vice Chair for 2025. All decisions were recorded in the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Resolution 01‑25 recommending City Council adopt Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for Parkwest Casino 580 Expansion (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 02‑25 recommending City Council approve Municipal Code Amendment 24‑002, Development Code Amendment 24‑004, CUP Modification 24‑001, Development Agreement 24‑003, SPDR 24‑010, and SPDRM 24‑024 for the casino project (4‑0)
• Nominated Vice Chair Fintschenko as Chair and Commissioner Kronzak as Vice Chair (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Design Review Modification for 6400 Brisa Street. The proposal would reduce required parking, install a masonry screening wall, and construct a truck trailer parking area to improve traffic flow. Staff recommends approval and CEQA exemption.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-008) and Site Plan Design Review Modification (SPDRM 24-020) to reduce parking, add masonry wall, and construct truck trailer parking at 6400 Brisa Street
• Project is recommended as exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)

The Livermore Planning Commission adopted a resolution finding that Conditional Use Permit 23-008 and Site Plan Design Review Modification 24-020 are exempt from CEQA. It also approved the same permit and design modification, allowing a reduction in required parking, a new masonry screening wall, and a truck‑trailer parking area. Both actions passed on a 3‑0 vote with Commissioner Anderson absent.

• Adopted CEQA exemption resolution for CUP 23-008 & SPDRM 24-020 (3-0)
• Approved CUP 23-008 & SPDRM 24-020 with parking reduction, masonry wall, truck‑trailer parking (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to subdivide a 2.07-acre parcel near Central Avenue and Lobelia Way into four single-family lots, and a request to permanently allow a 28-unit supportive housing village (Goodness Village) with a new community center at Crosswinds Church. The commission will also consider approving the draft minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting.

• Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 11380 to subdivide 2.07 acres at southeast corner of Central Avenue and Lobelia Way into four single-family lots
• Conditional Use Permit Modification to permanently allow 28-unit Goodness Village supportive housing and a 7,125 sq ft community center at Crosswinds Church
• Staff recommends CEQA exemptions for both projects
• Approval of January 21, 2025 Planning Commission draft minutes

The commission adopted a 2025 addendum to the El Charro Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report and approved a Conditional Use Permit Modification for the Goodness Village project (28 units and a 7,125‑sq‑ft community center) by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 11380 for the 1151 Central Avenue subdivision by a 3‑0 vote. The consent calendar was approved 2‑0, with one commissioner abstaining.

• Approved Goodness Village addendum to 2007 El Charro Specific Plan EIR (Resolution 07-25) – vote 3‑0
• Approved Conditional Use Permit Modification 25‑001 for Goodness Village and new community center (Resolution 08-25) – vote 3‑0
• Approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 11380 for 1151 Central Avenue subdivision (Resolution 06-25) – vote 3‑0
• Adopted finding that 1151 Central Avenue subdivision is CEQA‑exempt (Resolution 05-25) – vote 3‑0
• Approved consent calendar items – vote 2‑0 (Anderson abstained, Leary absent)

Planning Commission

The Livermore Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Appeal 24-001, which challenges staff's approval of a Site Plan Design Review for an electric vehicle charging station at 151 Greenville Road. Staff recommends denying the appeal and affirming the project approval, and also recommends finding the project exempt from CEQA. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on Appeal 24-001 for Greenville Community Charging Depot at 151 Greenville Road
• Staff recommends denying the appeal and affirming Site Plan Design Review 23-004
• CEQA exemption proposed for the project

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution 04-24 finding the Greenville Community Charging Depot exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. It also adopted Resolution 05-24 denying Appeal APL24-001 and approving the site's design review. Both resolutions passed with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 04-24 exempting Greenville Community Charging Depot from CEQA (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 05-24 denying Appeal APL24-001 and approving Site Plan Design Review SPDR23-004 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a residential care facility expansion and modifications to a residential project. The body will also review several draft meeting minutes from 2023.

• Request to expand capacity from six to nine clients at an Assisted Living Residential Care Facility at 3646 East Avenue
• Proposed modifications to Arroyo Vista Residential Project to increase single family detached unit height from two to three stories
• Proposal to remove a pedestrian bridge requirement for the Arroyo Vista Residential Project
• Proposed community benefits for Arroyo Vista including pocket parks and a financial contribution

The commission adopted a CEQA exemption and approved Conditional Use Permit 24-003 for the assisted‑living facility at 3646 East Avenue, voting 5‑0. It also approved the minutes of four prior meetings with votes ranging from 4‑0 to 5‑0. The commission recommended that the City Council adopt the 2024 Addendum to the Arroyo Vista Neighborhood Plan and approve several related development actions, each passing 5‑0. No other projects were decided.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, Dunbar abstaining)
• Approved November 21, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, Fintsch... abstaining)
• Approved November 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, Dunbar abstaining)
• Adopted CEQA exemption for Residential Care Facility (CUP 24-003) (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 24-003 for Residential Care Facility (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt 2024 Addendum to Arroyo Vista Neighborhood Plan (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve SPDRM 24-002, PD 24-001, SPPA 24-002, DAA 24-001 for Arroyo Vista (5-0)

City Council - Special Meeting

The council will interview seven applicants and select two to fill Planning Commission vacancies, with terms ending March 1, 2029. Staff recommends the council also direct the City Clerk to administer oaths to the new commissioners. Public comments are allowed on this item before the council votes.

• Interview of seven Planning Commission applicants
• Appointment of two commissioners with terms ending March 1 2029
• Directive for City Clerk to administer oath of office to new members

The City Council interviewed six applicants for two Planning Commission vacancies. On a 5-0 vote, the Council appointed Nadine Horner and Charity Steele to the Planning Commission with terms ending March 1, 2029. The Council also directed the City Clerk to administer the oath of office to the new commissioners.

• Appointed Nadine Horner to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Charity Steele to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Directed City Clerk to administer oath of office (5-0)

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will consider grant funding recommendations for housing and human services for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. If approved, these recommendations will be sent to the City Council for final approval.

• Housing and Human Services Grant Funding Recommendations for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27

The Human Services Commission approved the draft minutes for the January 14, February 11, and February 25, 2025 meetings, each with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The commission also approved the FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 housing and human services grant funding recommendations for final approval by the City Council. All actions were taken after public comment periods with no opposition.

• Approved Jan 14, 2025 draft minutes (9‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑absent, 0‑abstentions)
• Approved Feb 11, 2025 draft minutes (8‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑absent, 1‑abstention)
• Approved Feb 25, 2025 draft minutes (8‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑absent, 1‑abstention)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 & FY 2026‑27 housing and human services grant recommendations (9‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑absent, 0‑abstentions)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will consider approving February meeting minutes, receive a presentation from the Livermore Valley Rotary Club on a proposed First Street reforestation project, get an update from the Tree Replacement List ad hoc committee, and discuss plans for Arbor Day activities.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 5, 2025 regular meeting
• Presentation from Marc Roberts, President of Livermore Valley Rotary Club, on a First Street reforestation project
• Update from Tree Replacement List ad hoc committee on progress and proposed tree list
• Discussion and direction on activities for Arbor Day celebration
• Public comment period (Open Forum) for items not on agenda

The committee approved the draft minutes from the February 5, 2025 regular meeting with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; the committee received presentations on a First Street reforestation project, a tree‑replacement list update, and Arbor Day activities. Several topics were scheduled for discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved February 5, 2025 draft minutes (5-0 vote, 1 abstention)

REVISED Human Services Commissions- Joint Special Meeting

The Human Services Commissions of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton will receive informational presentations from grant applicants. These presentations are a requirement before funding recommendations are developed for the 2025-2027 grant cycles.

• Informational presentations for Dublin and Livermore Human Services Grant Program (FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027)
• Informational presentations for Pleasanton Housing and Human Services Grant Program (FY 2025-2026)

Human Services Commission Special Meeting

The Human Services Commission is holding a special meeting to review and provide individual scores for FY 2025-27 Human Services Grant applications. The public may comment on the item. No other business is scheduled.

• Commissioners to submit individual scores for FY 2025-27 Human Services Grant applications

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will approve the December 2024 meeting minutes and review a draft 2025 work plan. The meeting includes a public open forum and standard commission reports.

• Approval of draft minutes for December 10, 2024 meeting
• Review of proposed 2025 Work Plan
• Public Open Forum for non-agenda items
• Commission reports and matters initiated by staff and members

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will act on a consent calendar including ordinances for the Parkwest Casino 580 expansion and citywide cardroom operations, a fire hazard abatement resolution, and amendments for the Shea Portola project. A public hearing will consider adding a parcel to a community facilities district. Also on the agenda are items for golf course drainage improvements, open space acquisition, a fire department grant, and Proposition 218 proceedings for wastewater charges.

• Adoption of ordinances for Parkwest Casino 580 expansion and citywide cardroom operations (5.2)
• Resolution to proceed with annual Fire Hazard Abatement Program and set April 14 public hearing (5.3)
• First amendment to Shea Portola subdivision improvement agreement with $85,000 increase and 12-month extension (5.4)
• Allocation of $100,000 for Las Positas Golf Course clubhouse parking lot drainage improvements (5.5)
• Acquisition of 82-acre Goecken Road open space property for $670,000 from Transferable Development Credits Fund (5.6)

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will discuss and provide direction on Arbor Day celebration activities, receive an update on the city's street tree inventory, and consider volunteering in a City Nature Challenge. Other items include community outreach and branding for the committee, and an update on the Portola Park wine barrel restoration project. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 8 regular meeting.

• Discussion and direction on Arbor Day activities including a letter to principals and community tree planting
• Discussion and direction on the City's Street Tree Inventory
• Discussion and direction on volunteering in a City Nature Challenge
• Discussion and direction on community outreach, including committee logo and branding
• Discussion and direction on Portola Park wine barrel restoration project

Airport Commission

The Livermore Airport Commission will vote on electing a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025 and consider accepting activity and noise reports for October and November 2024. Commissioners will also discuss noise reporting procedures and receive information on an aircraft incident that occurred on October 25, 2024. The consent calendar includes approval of the November 4, 2024 draft minutes.

• Approval of draft minutes for November 4, 2024
• Review and acceptance of aircraft operations, activity, and noise reports for October and November 2024
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for calendar year 2025
• Receive information on an aircraft incident from October 25, 2024
• Discussion and direction regarding noise reporting

Beautification Committee

The Livermore Beautification Committee will elect a 2025 chair and vice chair, appoint an ad hoc committee for the 2025 Beautification Awards, and discuss Arbor Day activities. Members will also consider adding a community service component to award criteria and receive a proposal from Committee Member Wang on signage to prevent illegal dumping.

• Election of 2025 chairperson and vice chairperson
• Appointment of an ad hoc committee for the 2025 Beautification Awards
• Discussion and direction on Arbor Day celebration activities
• Discussion on modifying Beautification Award criteria to include a community service component
• Receive draft proposal from Committee Member Wang on signage to prevent illegal dumping in Livermore

Library Board of Trustees - Special Meeting

The Livermore Library Board of Trustees will review several reports and discuss what information to present to the City Council for the Board’s annual update on January 27, 2025. Items include approval of the October 24, 2024 draft minutes, reports on the 2024 Diwali Mela and the Kanopy streaming service, and updates on October 2024 library statistics and programs. The board will also consider feedback on the upcoming annual update to the City Council.

• Approve draft minutes from the October 24, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Receive presentation on the 2024 Diwali Mela
• Receive presentation on the Kanopy streaming service
• Discuss and provide feedback on information for the 2025 Library Board annual update to the City Council
• Receive October 2024 library statistics and program reports

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will consider approving the 2025 meeting calendar and the September 2024 meeting minutes. They will receive presentations on the Shoutbomb and Discover & Go digital resources, financial literacy programming, and youth international language materials. Reports on September 2024 library statistics and activities will also be presented for review and feedback.

• Approval of the 2025 Library Board of Trustees meeting calendar
• Presentation on Shoutbomb and Discover & Go resources
• Report on fall 2024 financial literacy programming at Livermore Public Library
• Report on youth international language materials at Civic Center Library
• September 2024 library statistics and activities reports

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will receive an oral report on critical dates for the Fiscal Year 2025-27 Housing and Human Services Grant Program and elect a 2025 chair and vice chair. Other routine business includes approving meeting minutes from October and November 2024 and the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Oral report on FY 2025-27 Housing and Human Services Grant Program critical dates
• Election of 2025 Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of draft minutes for October 8, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of draft minutes for November 12, 2024 joint special meeting workshop
• Approval of 2025 Human Services Commission Meeting Calendar

Commission for the Arts

The Livermore Commission for the Arts will consider appointing an ad hoc committee to review Mini Grant applications and discuss an end-of-year holiday celebration. The meeting also includes the approval of draft minutes from the previous month.

• Approval of draft minutes from October 25, 2022
• Appointment of ad hoc committee for Mini Grant applications
• Discussion regarding end-of-year holiday celebration
• Update on Cultural Arts Vision presentation to City Council

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review aircraft operations and noise reports from September 2024. The body is also considering the approval of the 2025 annual meeting calendar and receiving an aircraft incident report from October 2024.

• Review of September 2024 airport activity, aircraft operations, and noise reports
• Approval of the 2025 Annual Meeting Calendar
• Information on an October 2024 aircraft incident report
• Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes