AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021, 2:00 P.M.

NOTICE: Coronavirus COVID-19

In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Cal. Gov. Code 54950 – 54963), as amended by Assembly Bill 361 (2021), the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Board Members and staff will be participating in this meeting via teleconference.  In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public may participate in the meeting by teleconference. 

We have also provided a call-in number, as identified on this Agenda, and encourage you to attend by Zoom or telephone.

PARTICIPATION:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Webinar ID: 843 1143 0554

1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

During this comment period, any person is invited to speak on any topic that is not listed on this agenda. Action may not be taken on any matter raised during this public comment period until the matter is specifically listed on a future agenda. Those who wish to comment on an item that has been listed on this agenda may comment when that item has been opened for consideration by the Board and before any action is taken.

3. CONSENT ITEMS (Roll Call Vote)
   1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 27, 2021
   2. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 10, 2021
   3. General Manager’s Monthly Update to the Board – December 2021
   4. Resolution No. 2729 determining to conduct meetings of the LARPD Board of Directors using teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code 54953 as amended by AB 361 for the period December 8, 2021 to January 7, 2022.

4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS

The LARPD Board of Directors will review and discuss taking appropriate action or inaction with respect to the following matters:

1. 1. ROBERTSON PARK SPORTS FIELDS SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT

The Board shall review and discuss the Robertson Park Sports Fields Synthetic Turf bids  and provide direction to the General Manager.

1. 2. PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM

The Board shall review and authorize the transfer of grant monies, potentially available to the District from the State of California’s Office of Grants and Local Services, to the City of Livermore in support of the Arroyo Trail Project to close the gap between the existing trail at Wetmore Road and the Arroyo Del Valle Trail at the easterly entrance of Sycamore Grove Park.  (Resolution)

Resolution No. _____ authorizing the General Manager to execute Amendments to Contract Numbers C9801138 and C9802012 with the State of California for the Per Capita Grant program under the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018.

1. 3. BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2022

The Board will set the time and place for Board meetings and adopt a Meeting Schedule for 2022. (Motion)

1. 4. ANNUAL BOARD POLICY MANUAL REVIEW

The Board will discuss whether it wishes to make any revisions to the Board Policy Manual. (Discussion and Direction)

 

1. 5. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2022

The Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for calendar year 2022.  (Motion)

5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (No Action Required)
   1. GENERAL FINANCIAL UPDATE

This is a standing item while the District operates under an emergency declaration.  The General Manager and Administrative Services Manager will provide a financial update on current financial matters.

1. 2. COVID-19 PROGRAM UPDATES 

The General Manager and Staff will report on programs in their respective departments.

  

6. COMMITTEE REPORTS

7. MATTERS INITIATED/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE DIRECTORS

8. MATTERS INITIATED/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE GENERAL MANAGER

9. OPEN SESSION DISCLOSURE REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.7

10. CLOSED SESSION
    1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b):

1 case

1. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency Designated Representative:  Rod A. Attebery/Philip Pierpont

Unrepresented Employee:  General Manager

1. 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

Title:  General Counsel

11. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION; REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION – PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.1

12. ADJOURNMENT