Livermore approves consent calendar; resident objects to public funding for Las Positas Golf Course

The Livermore City Council unanimously approved its consent calendar during the March 10 meeting after a short discussion and public comment. Mayor Marshon clarified an attendance detail for item 5.1 (employee service awards) and expressed support for acquiring the Gherkin open‑space property, noting the acquisition would use Altamont funds rather than settlement funds from Dorty Valley.

During public comment, Alan Marling objected to item 5.5, which he said would result in the city paying ‘‘hundreds of thousands of dollars’’ to support a privately owned Las Positas Golf Course. Marling said an initial payment of $100,000 was proposed and cited a report estimating a total of about $680,000, with a later amendment potentially increasing the figure to $1,000,000. He argued the golf course should cover its own storm‑protection work and not rely on public money.

Separately, a representative of the Las Positas Veterans First program used the open forum to promote upcoming events: a Women Veterans event on March 27 and a veterans golf tournament on April 26, and asked for community support and donations. The council and mayor thanked the veterans and acknowledged the value of the Veterans Affairs services at Las Positas.

Council member Barrientos moved to approve the consent calendar; Vice Mayor Manning seconded. After brief discussion — including a council member noting additional benefits tied to a proposed bridge and trail improvements near the golf course — the council voted and the consent calendar passed unanimously.

The consent calendar included multiple items; staff did not report any written protests on those items during the meeting. Mayor Marshon reiterated the council’s commitment to preserving open space in the community.