Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livermore public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues in development with medium priority
Advisory Body Board Appointments
The city is interviewing residents to fill open advisory seats on the Commission for the Arts, Human Services Commission, and Livermore Housing Authority. These volunteers advise the City Council on vital community programs, affordable housing, and cultural initiatives.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Performance Report
The commission reviewed how non-profit organizations spent their grant money and how many local residents they served during the final half of 2025. Grantees reported on programs providing rental assistance, food distribution, and shelter support.
Pickleball Kingdom Commercial Recreation Facility
An empty commercial building at 4650 Arroyo Vista will become an indoor pickleball facility, bringing a popular sport and community recreation space to town.
Developer-Initiated Public Art Proposal for Bloom at Portola
Shea Properties proposed a stainless steel sculpture titled 'Taking Root' for its 210-unit apartment community. The artwork meets the city's public art requirement for the development.
LAVTA Transit Facility Entitlement Extension
LAVTA received a one-year extension to keep its approved plans alive for a new administration and maintenance facility on Atlantis Street while working through federal grant funding and environmental clearances.
Livermore Plaque Program Addition at 1707 Third Street
The commission approved historical text for a new plaque at 1707 Third Street to recognize and celebrate local history through the city's plaque program.
Public Outreach Brochure for Historic Preservation
A new informational brochure was approved to help residents learn about local historic preservation ordinances, resource inventories, and plaque opportunities.
Livermorium Plaza Utility Boxes Mural Project
Following a restart of the request for proposals, a new ad hoc committee will review art submissions to decorate utility boxes in Livermorium Plaza.
2026 Historic Preservation Work Plan and Schedule
The commission is reviewing its calendar and annual work plan to prioritize historic preservation projects and community outreach for the year.
2026 Airport Commission Work Plan
Commissioners adopted their annual work plan to outline advisory duties, promotion of the airport, and review schedules for the upcoming year.
Housing Development Appeal
That huge housing project everyone's been talking about? The fight's not over! Neighbors who opposed it are taking their case all the way to the California Supreme Court, hoping to block it after losing their last appeal.