2011 CITY COUNCIL Agendas and Meeting Minutes

As Complicated and Regulated as Government is getting, we need Council People that have the wisdom and intellect enough to understand their roll.

And the Desire and Drive enough to READ the stuff in their Agenda Packets.

And the Reading and Comprehensions Skills to interpret what is in their Agenda Packets….. And the ability to remember what they voted on….. and why they voted that way in the first place.

One last thing, except for some formatting changes here and there. I’ll be posting the Minutes Just as I have received them. Typos, blemishes and all… HOWEVER, if you happen to see something that just looks plain “weird” like “happy faces” or other strange symbols where they obviously don’t belong, its the Blogging Software. Sometimes it just has a “hiccup” every now and then. Let me know and I’ll fix it as soon as possible.

• JANUARY 04, 2011
  • JANUARY 4, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • STAFF REPORT/RESOLUTION Signatories – HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds.
  • STAFF REPORT: Contract: Carollo Eng- Environmental Assmt – Blueberry Crossing
    • Proposal for Engineering Service to Provide Responses to Comments
    • RESOLUTION: CAROLLO ENG. for Environmental Assessmt – Blueberry Crossing Commercial
  • Resolution – Filling the Vacancy in the Office of City Treasurer by Appointment.
  • First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Bureau Veritas
  • Motion to Amend the Minutes for the City Council Meeting Held on August 17, 2010.
• JANUARY 18, 2011
  • JANUARY 18, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • STAFF REPORT City Council Provide Staff Direction for Appointments to Livingston Parks and Recreation Commission.
  • STAFF REPORT City Council Provide Staff Direction for Appointments to Livingston Planning Commission.
  • STAFF REPORT City Council Review and Consideration of a Motion to Amend the Minutes for the City Council Meeting Held on August 17, 2010
  • STAFF REPORT Resolution for the Acceptance of the Federal Safe Routes to Schools Cycle 2 SRTSL-5256 (008) Project, Release Performance and Materials Bonds and to Make Final Payment
    • NOTICE OF COMPLETION “Federal Safe Routes to Schools Sidewalk Installation (Cycle 2) Project No. SRTSL-5256 (008)”
    • RESOLUTION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FEDERAL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS CYCLE 2 SRTSL-5256 (008) PROJECT
• FEBRUARY 01, 2011
  • FEBRUARY 1, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Staff Report/Resolution Assigning New Planning Commissioners to Specific Terms.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Opposing the Admin’s Proposal to Abolish Redevelopment Agencies in California.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2010-14 Role, Duties & Responsibilities – City Attorney.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2010-15 – Providing for Warrant Payment Procedures
  • Staff Report/Resolution Selecting a Skate Park Location and a Conceptual Design
  • TCP Treatment at Well #8: Background and Scope of Work
• FEBRUARY 09, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING Draft Minutes
• FEBRUARY 15, 2011
  • February 15, 2011 Discussion: Utility Rate Stakeholders Committee
  • FEBRUARY 15, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Regional Transportation Impact Fee Annual Review
  • Staff Report/Resolution – Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants Program.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Certain Signatures for City Bank Accounts
  • Staff Report/Resolution Naming City Parks and Approving a Sign Location for the Park at Parkside.
  • Staff Report: Denial of Claim for Damages
• MARCH 1, 2011
  • March 1, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Staff Report/Draft Ordinance – Concerning the Organization, Duties and Responsibilities of the Livingston 4th of July Committee.
  • Staff Report/Resolution – Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Funding and Approving Local Match Allocation
  • Staff Report/Resolution Appointing City Attorney and Approving Legal Services Agreement with the Law Firm of Meyers, Nave, Riback, Silver & Wilson.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Naming City Parks and Approving a Sign Location for the Park at Parkside.
  • Staff Report/Resolution of the City Council of the City of Livingston Appointing Victoria Lewis as Interim City Manager
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Proposals to Provide Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Rate Studies, Community Outreach and Proposition 218 Balloting Services, Award a Professional Services Contract to the Selected Consultant
    • Bartle Wells Associates, Inc.
    • IG Services (AKA Dan Bergman)
  • Staff Report: Appointment to Livingston Parks and Recreation Commission.
• MARCH 15, 2011
  • MARCH 15, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • STAFF REPORT: Review Title 4, Chapter 2, Signage Regulations
• APRIL 05, 2011
  • APRIL 05, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • April 05, 2011: Discussion of Utility Rate Stakeholder Committee Member Appointments
  • Review Administrative Appeal 2011-01 and Provide Staff Direction Concerning Farming within City Limits.
  • Staff Report/Resolution – Direction for Appointments to the Utility Rates Stakeholders Committee.
  • Staff/Report – Proposed Participation in Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Service Studies
• APRIL 05, 2011 Special Meeting Agenda
  • APRIL 05, 2011 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
• APRIL 19, 2011
  • APRIL 19, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Staff Report – City Council to Provide Staff Direction for the Livingston Senior Citizens Center Lease Renewal
  • Staff Report/Resolution – Accepting the Proposal Submitted by Self-Help Enterprises to Provide Grant Services Related to the Housing Components
  • Staff Report/Resolution – Enter into an Agreement with WC3 for Contract Staff Support Services or Direct Staff to Distribute Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for Contract Staff Support Services.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Approve Resolution of Intent Concerning Agriculture Within City Limits
  • Staff Report/Resolution Approving Contract Amendment No. 4 for PMC to Complete the Environmental Analysis of the Domestic Waste Water Treatment Plant
  • Staff Report/Resolution Reimbursement Agreement with the Merced Union High School District for Removal and Replacement of the Transite Water Pipeline on Peach Avenue
  • Staff Report/Resolution Resolution in Support of Merced Irrigation District’s New Exchequer Dam Spillway Modification and Increased Water Storage Project.
• MAY 03, 2011
  • MAY 3, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Staff Direction for Appointments to the Utility Rates Stakeholders Committee.
  • Staff Report and Asst. Attachments: Livingston Municipal Code Concerning Alcohol by the Glass in the Downtown Commercial District (DTC) as Recommended by the Planning Commission.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 Extending the Consultant Agreement Between the City of Livingston and SNG & Associates, Inc. to Continue to Provide Contract Engineering Staff Support Services
  • Staff Report/Resolution of Intnt – Amend Livingston Municipal Code: Building Structure Setback Requirements;Permit Requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities; And Sections Dealing with Appeal Hearings.
• MAY 16, 2011 Special Meeting
  • MAY 16, 2011 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
• MAY 17, 2011
  • MAY 17, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Staff Report/Resolution – for Contract Staff Support Services with West Coast Code Consultants (“WC3″) or Interwest Consulting Group (“Interwest”).
  • Staff Report/Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the 2011 COPS Hiring Grant Program Application
  • Staff Report/Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the 2011 Secure Our Schools Grant Application
  • Staff Report/Resolution Awarding Construction Contract to Shannon Pump Company, Merced, California
  • Staff Report/Resolution of Intent to Amend Livingston Municipal Code ,Vehicle Sales, Vehicle Sales Overlay District (VEI3), Table 3 – Land Use – Commercial Zoning, Vehicle Sales, Footnote D and LMC 5-6-2 Amendments and Rezoning (and the renumbering of subsequent lines).
  • Staff Report/Resolution of the City Council of the City of Livingston in Support of the Court Theater Renovation Project.
• MAY 18, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING
  • MAY 18, 2011 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
• MAY 25, 2011 Special Meeting
  • MAY 25, 2011 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
  • Staff Report/Resolution Etc. Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and Authorizing Participation in the Special District Risk Management
• JUNE 07, 2011
  • City Council Designation of Equipment/Property as Surplus and Authorize Staff to Dispose of Property Appropriately
  • Council Guidance on Extending the October Street Fair and the Addition of Produce Sales.
  • June 07, 2011 Discussion of Utility Rate Committee Meeting
  • JUNE 07, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Provide Staff Direction for Appointment to the Planning Commission
  • Provide Staff Direction for Vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
  • Staff Report, Resolution, Amending Livingston Municipal Code (LMC) 5-6-5 (C), Nonconforming Uses of Land, Concerning Nonconforming Agricultural Uses
  • Staff Report/Resolution of Intent to Amend, Repeal, or Replace Sections to Clarify Livingston Municipal Code (LMC) 5-6-2 Concerning Amendments and Rezonings.
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Amendment 2 to the (MOU) City of Livingston and Merced County Workforce Investment Board of Enterprise Zone Marketing and Program Management Services.
  • Assessments Within the City’s Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
  • Assessments Within the City’s Benefit Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2011/2012
• JUNE 10, 2011 Special Meeting
  • JUNE 10, 2011 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
• JUNE 15, 2011 Special Meeting
  • JUNE 15, 2011 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
• JUNE 17, 2011 Special City Council Meeting
  • JUNE 17, 2011 Draft Meeting Minutes
  • Staff Report on City Manager Appointment/Contract
• JUNE 21, 2011
  • JUNE 21, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Staff Report/Resolution (Second Reading) Amending Livingston Municipal Code (LMC) 5-6-5 (C), Nonconforming Uses of Land, Concerning Nonconforming Agriculture Uses.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Approving Submittal of a Grant Application…for a Prop 84/Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant to Support Recreational Additions to Arakelian Park.
  • Staff Report/Resolution of Intent to Amend, Repeal or Replace Sections of Livingston Municipal Code Necessary to Implement Programs in the 2009-2014 Housing Element.
  • Warrant Register Dated June 15, 2011
• June 23, 2011 Special City Council Meeting
  • JUNE 23, 2011 Draft Minutes
• JULY 05, 2011
  • JULY 5, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Staff Report/Resolution Approval to Levy Annual Assessments for the Citywide Consolidated Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 1: Fiscal Year 2011/2012
  • Staff Report/Resolution Approving Contract Amendment No. 4 for PMC to Complete the Environmental Analysis of the Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Annual Assessments for the Livingston Benefit Assessment Districts, Confirming Assessments for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Assignment of the Cable Franchise and System to CCO SOCAL 1, LLC.
  • Staff/Resolution Approving Land Lease Agreement Between the City of Livingston and Gerald Martin
  • Warrant Register dated June 30, 2011
  • Approving Contract Amendment No. 4 for PMC to Complete the Environmental Analysis of the Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Voting Delegates and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference
• JULY 19, 2011
  • JULY 19, 2011 Draft Minutes
    • Warrant Register Dated July 13, 2011
  • Staff Report on Amending Livingston Municipal Code ermit Requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities & Appeal Hearings for Conditional Use Permits and Variances.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to File Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Funds Claim for Fiscal Year 2010/2011.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Awarding Construction Contract to Shannon Pump Company, Merced, California
  • Staff Direction for Appointment to the Livingston Parks and Recreation Commission.
  • Staff Report/Resolution Approving Amendment 1 to the Livingston Senior Citizens Center Lease at 420 Main Street and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Amendment.
• JULY 27, 2011 Draft Minutes
• AUGUST 02, 2011
  • AUGUST 02, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Ordinance Amending Livingston Municipal Code Section 5-6-2(B):Amendments and Rezonings
  • First Reading: Amendments Necessary to Implement Programs in the 2009-2014 Housing Element.
  • Resolution Accepting the Road Widening and Associated Improvements on Peach Avenue Adjacent to Livingston High School Completed by Merced Union High School District
  • Staff Report/Resolution Awarding a Professional Engineering Services Contract for Water Treatment at the City Water Supply Well No. 8
  • Ordinances Nos. 590 and 592 – Permit Requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities – Appeal Hearings for Conditional Use Permits and Variances.
  • Warrant Register Dated July 27, 2011
  • Staff Report/Resolution Approving Amendment 1 to the Livingston Senior Citizens Center Lease
  • Voting Delegate and/or Alternates for the Annual League of California Cities Conference
• AUGUST 10, 2011 Special City Council Meeting Agenda
  • AUGUST 10, 2011 Draft Minutes
• AUGUST 16, 2011
  • AUGUST 16, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Merced County Workforce Investment Board for Enterprise Zone Marketing and Program Management Services
  • Staff Report: Amending Livingston Municipal Code Section 5-6-2(B) Concerning Amendments and Rezonings
  • Ordinance No. 594 Relating to Farmworker Housing, Emergency Shelters; Transitional & Supportive Housing
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Participation in the ABx1 27 Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program
  • Warrant Register dated August 10, 2011
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Building Department Contract Staff Support Services
    • Draft Contract for Building Department Support Staff Services
    • Second RFP Consultant List
  • Renaming of Livingston-Cressey Road to North Main Street
• AUGUST 23, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • August 23, 2011 RDA Special Meeting Draft Minutes
• SEPTEMBER 06, 2011
  • SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Presentation by Elizabeth Jonasson, Clean Air Coalition – California Clean Cars Campaign
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Picnic Areas and Restroom Facilities at the Walnut Sports Complex Project 06-01680
  • August 31, 2011 Warrant Register
  • Staff Report/Resolution/Attachments:Expansion of the Merced County Regional Enterprise Zone Boundaries
  • Staff Report/Resolution:Grant Application:Department of Homeland Security: Livingston Fire Department.
  • Proposal to Rename Livingston-Cressey Road as North Main Street
• SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Regular and Special Meeting Agendas
  • San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Public Benefit Grant Application
  • San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Public Benefit Grant Program Funds
  • SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Draft Minutes (Special Meeting)
  • Fresno Community Development Financial Institution Presentation
  • USDA, Single Family Housing Repair Loans/Grants
  • Staff Report/Resolution Proposed Street Name Changes to Livingston-Cressey Road and Lincoln Boulevard
  • Staff Report/Resolution – Lawrence Backhoe Service, Atwater, CA, for the Replacement of Water Valves on Peach Avenue
  • September 14, 2011 Warrant Register
  • Staff Report/Resolution Approving Providing Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Certain City Volunteers
  • Staff Report/Resolution Amending Livingston Park and Field Rules Concerning Dogs in City Parks
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Conceptual Park Design for the Little Guys and Gals Field – Fundraising Activities
  • Staff Report: Staff Direction on the Recruitment of a Police Chief
  • Shortel Telecommunication Service Contract with KTS Services of Northern California, Inc
• OCTOBER 04, 2011
  • October 04, 2011 Amended Draft Minutes (Re-Approval As Amended).
  • October 4, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • October 4, 2011 Draft Minutes: Amended
  • Staff Report/Ordinance: Amending Livingston Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Relating to Signage.
  • Staff Report/Resolution: Setback Exceptions, Concerning Small Doorway Covers
  • Staff Report/ Resolution Rejecting All Bids for Cal Fire Station #96 Vertical Air Flow Exhaust Removal System and Authorizing the City Manager to Re-advertise for Bids.
  • September 28, 2011 Warrant Register
  • Employment Agreement Between the City of Livingston and Odilon Ortiz Jr. for his Employment as Assistant City Manager/Finance Director.
• OCTOBER 18, 2011
  • October 18, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING AGENDA
    • Redevelopment Agency–Independent Audit Report June 30, 2011
  • City of Livingston – Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements June 30, 2011
    • Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements June 30, 2011
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      • Pages 2-9
      • Page 10 & 11
      • Pages 12 – 18
      • Pages 19-40
      • Pages 41-44
      • Pages 45-52
      • Pages 53-54
      • Pages 55-56
      • Page 57 – Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
      • Page 58 – Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
      • Page 59 – Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings
  • Local Transportation Development Act Fund – Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements June 30, 2011.
  • Staff Report – Ordinance No. 596: (LMC) Title 4, Chapter 2, Relating to Signage
  • Staff Report-Ordinance No. 597-(LMC) 5-3-16-1 (A)(1) Setback Exceptions Concerning Small Doorway Covers.
  • Warrant Register dated October 12
  • Grant Application to the Department of Transportation TIGER 3 Discretionary Grants
• OCTOBER 25, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING: Budget
  • OCTOBER 25, 2011 Draft Minutes
• NOVEMBER 01, 2011
  • NOVEMBER 01, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • Warrant Register November 01, 2011
  • Intent Not to Enforce Certain Provisions of Livingston Municipal Code Section:in the Downtown Commercial Zoning District
  • Resolution of Intent to Amend (LMC) Title 5, Chapter 3 – Building Structure Setback Requirements
  • Staff Direction for Appointment to the Planning Commission
• NOVEMBER 15, 2011
  • NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Draft Minutes
  • City of Livingston’s Gann Appropriation Limit for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
  • Public Hearing – City of Livingston Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012
  • Adding Replacement of Existing Streetlights..to Scope of Work for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) – Replacement of Motors at Water Wells 8,9,11 and 13
  • Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund
  • Signatures for City Bank Accounts with WestAmerica Bank
  • Warrant Register Dated November 9, 2011
  • Resolution of Intent to Amend Livingston Municipal – Building Structure Setbacks
  • Reappointing Luis Enrique Flores to the Planning Commission
  • Alternate Member to San Joaquin Valley Special City Selection Committee
• DECEMBER 05, 2011
• DECEMBER 06, 2011
  • Application for Funding – Proposition 84, Local Levee Assistance Program (LLAP)
  • Resolution Awarding Construction Contract to Tri-Phase Electric, Inc., Merced, California
  • Resolution Approving Enhancement of Springbrook Accounting System
  • Resolution Approving Migration (Upgrades) to Springbrook Accounting System from Version 6.02 to 7.XX
  • Application for Grant – Remediation Plans for Parcels with Potential Hazardous Substance and/or Petroleum Pollution
  • Warrant Register Dated December 1, 2011
  • Resolution of the City Council of the City of Livingston Restoring its Revenue Sharing Agreement with Merced County for the Gallo Project Exclusively
  • Staff Direction – Adoption of the Regional Transportation Impact Fee