CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 2, 2021
CLOSED SESSION: 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
NOTICE: IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS, THIS MEETING WILL BE
CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20,
WHICH SUSPENDED CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE BROWN ACT.
WE ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA
TELECONFERENCE BY CALLING (605) 468-8002, ACCESS CODE NUMBER 156811#. ANY MEMBER OF
THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATING VIA TELECONFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE
PUBLIC COMMENT.
ADDITIONALLY, THE MEETING WILL BE STREAMED ON YOUTUBE LIVE
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_ZmQZIHELh-ECEPZ2VwZg
IF YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING IN PERSON, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SOCIAL DISTANCING, INCLUDING, MAINTAINING A SIX-FOOT DISTANCE
BETWEEN YOURSELF AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS, AND WEAR A FACE COVERING. PLEASE NOTE,
SEATING IS LIMITED.
PURSUANT TO STATE ORDER, ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE
COVERING WHILE INSIDE CITY FACILITIES.
(Some Councilmembers may be participating in the meeting remotely via teleconferencing consistent
with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20.)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on March 2, 2021, at the
City Council Chambers, 1416 C Street, Livingston, California or conducted pursuant to the
provisions of the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20. Assistance will be provided to those requiring
accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Persons requesting accommodation should contact the Deputy City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to
this meeting at (209) 394-8041, Ext. 121. Any writings or documents pertaining to an Open Session
item provided to a majority of the members of the legislative body less than 72 hours prior to the
meeting shall be made available for public inspection by email if requested. The Open Session will
begin at 7:00 p.m. the Closed Session will be held in accordance with the state law prior to the Open
Session beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Closed Session will be held at the City Council Chambers Located
at 1416 C Street. The agenda shall be as follows:
CLOSED SESSION
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
CLOSED SESSION
A “Closed” or “Executive” Session of the City Council or the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Livingston may be held in accordance with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following
types of items: personnel matters, labor negotiations, security matters, providing instructions to real property
negotiators, conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. The Closed Session will be held in the City
Council Chambers located at 1416 C Street, Livingston, California. Any public comment on Closed Session items
will be taken before the Closed Session. Any required announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions
following the Closed Session will be made in the City Council Chambers, 1416 C Street, Livingston, California.
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property:
APN: 024-154-005-000
APN: 024-153-003-000
APN: 024-153-011-000
APN: 024-147-006-000
Negotiating Parties For City: Jose Antonio Ramirez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties For Property Owner: Livingston Farmers Association
Under Negotiations: Potential Property Sale
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER Next Resolution No.: 2021-18
Next Ordinance No.: 643
Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence – First Responders and Military Members.
Roll Call.
Closed Session Announcements.
Changes to the Agenda.
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AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
1. Presentation by Jeffrey H. Tamkin, President and Alexander Zafarana, Vice President of PFIC
and Kyle Peterson of HMC Architects: Development and Financing Services for Proposed Fire
Station.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza Announcements and Reports.
City Staff Announcements and Reports.
City Manager Announcements and Reports.
City Council Members’ Announcements and Reports.
Mayor’s Announcements and Reports.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE GIVEN THE SAME TIME
ALLOTMENT FOR COMMENTS (3 MINUTES) AS NORMALLY ALLOWED FOR MEETINGS SUBJECT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
This section of the agenda allows members of the public to address the City Council on any item NOT otherwise on
the agenda. Members of the public, when recognized by the Mayor, should come forward to the lectern, and identify
themselves. Comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes. In accordance with State Open Meeting Laws, no
action will be taken by the City Council this evening. For items which are on the agenda this evening members of
the public will be provided an opportunity to address the City Council as each item is brought up for discussion.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine or non-controversial and will be enacted by one vote, unless
separate action is requested by the City Manager or City Council Member. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless members of the City Council or City Manager request that specific items be removed.
2. Approval of Warrant Register Dated February 25, 2021.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
3. Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 Mid-Year Budget Report.
4. Resolution Approving Award of Agreement for Audit Services to Lance, Soll, & Lunghard
(LSL) LLP.
5. Informational Presentation on Amending the Schedule of Planning Permit Fees.
6. Discussion and Appointment of a City of Livingston Resident to the Measure V Citizens
Oversight Committee.
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7. Discussion and Direction on Establishing a Dog Park Ad-Hoc Committee.
COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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