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The Livermore City Council is set to hold two public hearings Monday night, including one to receive protests regarding the mandatory abatement of weeds and debris that have been deemed fire hazards.
Over 250 parcels have been identified as in need of abatement, according to a staff report prepared by Livermore administrative assistant Shiffon Smith.
Property owners have been notified of required abatement and the work must be completed by May 31, otherwise a city contractor will do so at the cost of the property owner.
If appropriate, the council is poised to overrule protests and direct staff to move forward with weed abatement.
A second public hearing is set to cover information about the city’s job vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts, in accordance with the Government Code.
The council is scheduled to begin its closed session at 6:40 p.m. on Monday (April 27) followed by open session at 7 p.m. The full agenda is available here.
In other business
* The council is set to consider approving a raise for city attorney Kimberly Cilley in light of her positive performance review.
If approved, Cilley would receive a 6% salary increase for a total base salary of $334,185 as well as an additional $3,000 annually in deferred compensation contributions for an yearly total of $10,020, according to a staff report prepared by Livermore administrative services director Tina Olson.
* Public comment will be opened regarding the proposed renewal of the Livermore Valley Wine Heritage District.
As a business improvement district, wineries in Livermore and Alameda County assess themselves to fund efforts such as marketing, brand awareness and advocacy for South Livermore wineries.
The city established the district Nov. 22, 2021 with a five-year term ending June 30, 2026.
The public comment period on Monday is meant to give representatives from assessed businesses the opportunity to provide input or protest the proposed renewal of the district.
“If a majority protest is received, the District cannot be renewed,” according to a staff report prepared by Livermore management analyst Theresa de la Vega.
The council is not required to act at the April 27 meeting, instead, it is set to consider the district’s renewal at a public hearing June 8.
* A policy update regarding gifts, tickets and passes is up for council approval as part of its consent calendar, composed of items typically considered routine and passed with a single motion.
The proposed policy ensures compliance with state regulations and reporting requirements of the Fair Political Practices Commission. The policy also clarifies how gifts to the city are handled, according to a staff report prepared by Livermore executive assistant Deborah Davis.
* The council is poised to confirm appointments to advisory bodies, including the Historic Preservation Commission, Library Board of Trustees and the Livermore Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
