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Public Works Director Anthony (presented with slides) walked through photos and progress reports covering crash-barrel installations, roundabout landscaping, homeless camp cleanups, tree trimming and park plantings. \"Don't worry. It's only about 200 slides,\" Anthony said at the start of his slide presentation.

The nut graf: staff reported completed repaving on Fourth Street and other segments, new playground equipment at Killian Park and Max Foster Sports Complex bleacher purchases, and several new vehicles and a sewer-combo truck. A large tractor funded by a CalRecycle SB 1383 grant was highlighted; staff said procurement and free wood-chip giveaways for residents will follow SB 1383 requirements.

Staff also highlighted utility and maintenance work: replacement of a deteriorated storage shed, repair of a storm drain pump with unexpected debris found during maintenance, and upgraded mowing and parks equipment. Staff noted the city purchased a new chipper truck, new mowers (including an electric model), and a sewer combo unit; the Public Works director said one tractor purchase was funded 100% by a CalRecycle grant.

Council members and the fire and police chiefs praised Public Works for rapid response to incidents and regular maintenance. Council and staff discussed resident behavior that harms infrastructure (cooking grease disposal, pharmaceuticals flushed down toilets) and reminded residents of disposal and bulky-item pickup programs.

Staff said they will pursue tree grants, pollinator-patch opportunities and continued SB 1383 compliance work in the coming fiscal year, and they will continue to coordinate with code enforcement and police on alley cleanup and dumped items. The department committed to follow-up on specific street crack-sealing and intersection safety inquiries raised by council.

There were no formal council actions associated with the presentation; council thanked staff and encouraged continued outreach on grant opportunities and public education on proper disposal practices.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Livingston City Council Meeting May - 20 - 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Public Works Department presented recent maintenance and capital activity including repaving projects, park and playground upgrades, new equipment purchases funded in part by grants, SB 1383 compliance planning and ongoing alley/storm pump work.","taxTitle","Livingston City, Merced County, California","taxId",72037,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228094,"Council discusses moving start time of Livingston City Council meetings; returns item for staff analysis",423,3356000,3779000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3476801-c95dedf962927c7b367fa50723147f06&start=3356&end=3779","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3476801-c95dedf962927c7b367fa50723147f06/thumbnail_3356000.jpg","/articles/6228094/Livingston-City/Merced-County/California/Council-discusses-moving-start-time-of-Livingston-City-Council-meetings-returns-item-for-staff-analysis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228094-22f83d8588546273f46ed3ee17e4dedb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771051726&Signature=EXQ8FPhrm5HyQ3Bjrk6B6LseFWUF0ns1S0fQG~dQVCpXlbS7S61aiebyvk-Rm5Swhb~ShPLtChTNftvbYjk2GCFpgMozdIXfrGz60J4yyrLjRIZFLvP56XoKnK3Cb1ixREZgN5whkLeL3b1ivZ22i9QvWjsSS7VDznOVpYno0EjdSkOE1iY8Fhc7395vAuTzlpANc0yF9cCIEWTJFT5aQBMLzbHCVY~ciSbNAdzy0FxUAys8SpHSVyq-i3yGD-fXv-rIjCnAxlUHQ9Q64-FupxMtnnlan8PGjA5hVao12Zy7I872NkkQDhJj~z6ZWhu1wYSbcAVwPZki7Jo2RrZVfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livingston City Council discussed whether to change the regular meeting start time to better accommodate residents and reduce waiting times for public comments, but did not set a new start time. Instead the council directed staff to analyze options and return the item for further discussion.

Mayor Moran said the item had arisen after residents complained about waiting long periods to get to specific agenda items and suggested moving some reports to the end of the agenda and considering an earlier start. Council members offered differing views: some favored a 6 p.m. start to improve public participation, while others said the earlier hour would conflict with work schedules and other civic obligations and could make it hard for those councilmembers to attend regularly.

The nut graf: council did not adopt a change but agreed to continue the conversation. Council asked staff to gather input from department directors about staffing and overtime impacts, explore alternate days of the week (noting Brown Act agenda-release timing), and report back in about one month. Council also emphasized options to keep public-friendly agenda formatting (moving staff reports later in the agenda) and to preserve remote participation and phone-in options.

Public comment urged staff to poll residents to learn whether a time change would increase attendance; one resident suggested outreach to understand why most meetings draw a small in-person crowd. Councilmembers repeatedly emphasized the need to balance resident convenience with feasibility for staff and for council members with work and family responsibilities.

No formal motion to change meeting time passed. The council consensus was procedural: staff should return with a feasibility analysis and options—possible new start times, alternate meeting days, and the operational impacts on staff and advisory boards—so council can consider a firm direction.

The item will return on a future agenda once staff completes the analysis and consultation with department directors.","Councilmembers debated whether to move regular meetings earlier to improve public access; no formal schedule change was made and the council requested staff report back in one month with feasibility and director input.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228101,"Council establishes seven-member Measure L citizens oversight committee",769,2531000,3300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3476801-c95dedf962927c7b367fa50723147f06&start=2531&end=3300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3476801-c95dedf962927c7b367fa50723147f06/thumbnail_2531000.jpg","/articles/6228101/Livingston-City/Merced-County/California/Council-establishes-seven-member-Measure-L-citizens-oversight-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228101-633d979d5eedee99895aa03aae123c41/orig.mp4?Expires=1771051726&Signature=SunPrWHmlrkX~zzenlh7OXTmbkG2eEKmWaBcMeiiWPNSbzPhwI3aUi8Oed6UPfvo8jnyX2QMNbzXfPmjObYAOYnN0mkFO7-~LDaF0~6cwmcidsoJqQj4z3j3eY-2Ue7-dhqK~Gk6luK6MbT29sNM~P6MK4sXOCDV5diJwQBHsDhsH30Ww6QX8BIiavHaWFvmxhqUmYM8j5chSJpIyzZniLzsqIj5xsMFA~QQJXDL-tQNhDRhQiC8BoGBdjsv6Juvzv7ggkZc~Xae5KDILaOzxBW1qOk5ULJ5jKFMfeOjshq6B20C5VtESkhok4vbq9C3oR7JTJImU2YIiTEuWn7PCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livingston City Council voted to create a seven-member Measure L Citizens Oversight Committee to review revenues and expenditures generated by the voter-approved Measure L sales tax and to provide transparency and recommendations to the council.

Staff framed the proposal as required by Measure L and presented roles and responsibilities for the oversight body. \"As part of this measure L funding is that we need to have an oversight committee,\" a staff presenter said, outlining the committee's duties to review revenue and expenditures, to oversee an independent annual financial audit, and to provide recommendations to council.

The nut graf: the resolution establishes a seven-member body with prioritized representation (small business, public-safety stakeholders, seniors, financial/accounting experience among suggested qualifications) but gives council flexibility in appointing members; staff recommended a 3-to-4 week application period and council agreed to extend to four weeks and return appointments at the first council meeting in July.

Council discussed eligibility and conflicts of interest; members emphasized that committee appointees must not be city employees and must complete Form 700 financial disclosures and AB 1234 ethics training. Councilmembers also recommended prioritizing at least one member with financial or accounting experience and allowing candidates who meet multiple priority categories to satisfy representation goals.

After discussion, council directed staff to publish the application for four weeks and bring appointment candidates back for council interviews at the first meeting in July. A motion to proceed with the resolution and the proposed timeline passed by roll call vote 4-0.

Staff said the committee will be advisory only and has no executive authority; its primary role is review, transparency and recommendations on Measure L-funded projects and audits. The city will provide required training at no cost to committee members.

The next steps: staff will advertise the application, collect and screen candidates, confirm voter-registration status where required, and schedule interviews at the first July meeting.","The City Council approved a resolution to create a seven-member citizens' oversight committee for Measure L, defining responsibilities, membership priorities and an application timeline ahead of anticipated revenue.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228105,"Livingston council repeals and replaces municipal code to match the published online version",365,2132000,2497000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3476801-c95dedf962927c7b367fa50723147f06&start=2132&end=2497","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3476801-c95dedf962927c7b367fa50723147f06/thumbnail_2132000.jpg","/articles/6228105/Livingston-City/Merced-County/California/Livingston-council-repeals-and-replaces-municipal-code-to-match-the-published-online-version","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228105-020d03f86f2fc40c207dd52baeed9ed4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771051726&Signature=fpQQaSb8~2fEoA1rg-7cuRyc6PsVjsJDFRlHp~ZaUicDNJLn4TiKu1c0h6mCbfRwosGt-BBnPtqkzlRAiPz8WyP46IQmZO8bdnOD2SpPTC6mTedbOikHnJ9BAYBCCF5x5K-a~PVa6WbPM63Mc4bChU0lJQ5yiV9MhHtEV8LWM9WDKSwxgW8AAnhlycR9g1NqdIqwIB7tX2HPGjVZXcAEGngUACSWDp2k1hfLxn6IpFPiRUh~-2GyJhzNVsJScbgm3Dbf9~TfOVpz6R78kYDZFduVx~QGxlOMa-zWM9i4WlVHPXWYFIco8pKK5EjElnM72QvruO25lJA2Kj0LKDXNJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livingston City Council voted to repeal and replace the city's municipal code to reflect a corrected, published version of the code that staff said contains substantive edits not traceable through standard redline methods.

Staff described the item as a cleanup measure related to prior edits initiated under a former city manager and published by the code publisher. \"This item is a cleanup item relating to an action that was taken by former city manager Portillo,\" a staff member said during the presentation, explaining that the published code needs a council vote to confirm it was properly adopted.

The nut graf: staff said the publisher posted a version of the municipal code that incorporates substantive edits and citations; because the city could not produce a redline showing all changes, the council was asked to repeal the prior code and adopt the published version to ensure legal clarity and to prevent untracked alterations.

Council discussion included clarifying that the repeal-and-replace does not remove existing law immediately; staff confirmed the adopted code will remain in effect by operation of law 30 days after approval of the second reading. Council members asked for a few small typographical fixes to be corrected in the ordinance and for confirmation that the published version matched staff and legal counsel's intent.

A motion to waive first reading by title and approve the ordinance passed by roll call vote 4-0. Staff noted the previously adopted code remains in effect until the new code becomes effective after the required second reading and statutory waiting period.

Councilmembers praised staff and city legal for coordinating the item and emphasized the need for clear, recorded edits for future code changes. Staff said they explored alternatives but concluded repeal and replace was the only viable option to ensure all edits had explicit council approval.

The city clerk will schedule the second reading and the ordinance will take full legal effect per the timeline in the municipal code and state law.","Council approved an ordinance repealing and replacing the municipal code to align the city's published code with the version the city intends to adopt after untracked edits were made and published by a private vendor.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228111,"Livingston council adopts addendum to environmental document for centralized TCP treatment project",293,1785000,2078000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3476801-c95dedf962927c7b367fa50723147f06&start=1785&end=2078","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3476801-c95dedf962927c7b367fa50723147f06/thumbnail_1785000.jpg","/articles/6228111/Livingston-City/Merced-County/California/Livingston-council-adopts-addendum-to-environmental-document-for-centralized-TCP-treatment-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228111-2feb0c2007d573174237468d645e9d9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771051726&Signature=JoX-PTjlY3Guc6F1hzTmC~PqSpWUHGbnWbjUusGF9-svpqLj3bdplAw0RhiPNvpgBmarc1y-A-tIkd4nXtkbNYi1bginSKHTIw3WP~2L-TV4s~YgR2Ih5ATMTa10YLN6Uab-pk0Gw0U4SScquvg2I3EFKj8kwcJk2kQZbHvn9ItLPYfulinDIZmpKlqU~d27Qv~njyjBt2yPPFrgcA4Qmo8zZZJPX~cWOgGz1bCvlr8ULLKu9iVY97YSc7uW7pY4XfD8tbqyLt~98O8L7fCkVk23CX9xdmC56AFuPDdlZ3YWH8yd-9FItpTTYWjJbDJiXQ-151YuAoNFnN60TKKwYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Livingston City Council adopted Addendum No. 2 to the environmental document for the city's TCP centralized treatment project during a public hearing, updating the project description to include a water storage tank, booster pumps, an arsenic removal system and the relocation of a proposed well.

The addendum, presented by Noe Martinez of the Office of the City Engineer, was described as a record-clearing update requested by the funding agency. \"Staff [is] recommending for the city council to conduct a public hearing and then after hearing any comments, adopt addendum number 2 to the environmental document for the city's TCP centralized treatment projects,\" Martinez said as he opened the item for discussion.

The nut graf: the addendum formalizes elements the city needs to show the California Water Board and other funders in order to complete the project's financing and move forward with construction. Key additions spelled out in the document are the physical components at the Arakelian Park centralized treatment plant (buildings, grading, infrastructure), identification of the water storage tank and booster pumps, incorporation of the arsenic removal system that was previously approved for Well No. 8, and the relocation of Well 18 from Lucero Park with pipelines to convey water to the centralized treatment facility.

Council members opened the item for public comment, heard none, and moved to adopt the addendum. A council member moved to approve and another seconded; a roll call showed Councilmember Roth — yes; Councilmember Opel — yes; Mayor Moran — yes. The motion carried 3-0.

The city will submit the revised documents to the Water Board as part of its funding application and proceed with coordination on the technical and construction elements described in the addendum. The presentation materials and the addendum identify the treatment components the Water Board required to evaluate the funding package and to clarify the project scope.

Council discussion during the hearing was limited; staff indicated they would follow up with the Water Board on next steps and file the necessary documents. No substantive changes to the project's environmental conclusions were presented during the hearing.

The council's adoption clears a milestone in the water-treatment project's planning timeline; staff said the next steps will include construction procurement and coordination of state funding conditions.

For records: the public hearing opened at 7:35 p.m.; the motion passed by roll call vote 3-0.","The City Council approved Addendum No. 2 to the environmental document for the city's TCP centralized treatment project, updating project details including a storage tank, booster pumps, arsenic removal system and well relocation to satisfy funder requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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