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The Independent received a letter from land-use attorney Winston Stromberg, with Latham & Watkins, who represents the community group, Save Livermore Downtown.  In his communication, Stromberg addresses legal issues affecting the Eden Housing project that will be considered Monday, 7 p.m., at the virtual Livermore City Council meeting. The following is Stromberg's submission in its entirety. Re: May 24, 2021, City Council Meeting, Agenda Item 5.2:   Eden Housing Project (DDR 20-019; VTPM 11186 – SUB 21-003)   Dear Mayor Woerner and Honorable Councilmembers:   On behalf ...

LIVERMORE — A project proposed for the Downtown Core will go before the council next week in a meeting that could span more than one day. Livermore Mayor Bob Woerner said at a recent council  session that the May 24 hearing for Eden Housing — the 130-unit, four-story affordable housing project proposed for the city’s downtown core — could take more than one day due to the anticipated number of public speakers.  The housing complex has seen its share of controversy within the community. Those who support it want the housing now; those who oppose the plans want the hou...

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VIEW FROM HERE--Generally, litigation is between two parties.  After Jack runs a red light smashing into Bette’s car, Bette sues Jack for damages.  The court may not enter judgment against Charles, who owned the car but allowed Jack to drive it unless Charles has been made a defendant. The law requires all parties who may be forced to pay damages to be sued so they may defend themselves.  (Fed. Rule of Civ. Proc., Rule 19 Most judges realize that they may not randomly penalize Sally, because she lives in a nice neighborhood, and hence, she is somehow responsible for Bette’s injuries.

The city council and planning commission held a joint special meeting Monday night to discuss the roles, procedures and goals of the two governing bodies. Conducted every two years to ensure training for new councilmembers and commissioners, the workshop covered municipal authority, land-use authority, land-use regulation, respective roles and responsibilities, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and city council goals. City Attorney Jason Alcala explained that municipal authority includes police/governmental power and proprietary/private power, such as when the city owns a piece of ...