City Departments

The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer of the City, implementing City Council policy, overseeing day-to-day operations of all departments, and preparing the annual budget.

• City-wide operations & administration
• City Council policy implementation
• Annual budget preparation
• Strategic planning & initiatives
• Intergovernmental relations
• Public information

The City Clerk serves as the official record keeper for the City of Livingston and provides support to the City Council, staff, and the public.

• Council agendas & minutes
• Public records requests
• Election administration
• Business licenses
• Boards & commissions
• Municipal code

Responsible for the city's financial management, including budget preparation, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and utility billing.

• City budget management
• Utility billing & payments
• Accounts payable
• Financial reporting
• Purchasing & procurement
• Audit coordination

Human Resources and Risk Management oversees recruitment, employee benefits, labor relations, training, and the City's insurance and claims programs.

• Recruitment & hiring
• Employee benefits administration
• Classification & compensation
• Labor relations & MOUs
• Risk management & claims
• Equal Employment Opportunity

The Livingston Police Department is committed to providing professional law enforcement services while building strong relationships with the community it serves.

• Emergency response (911)
• Community policing programs
• Crime prevention
• Traffic enforcement
• School resource officers
• Citizens Academy

Manages the city's infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the city.

• Street maintenance & repair
• Water & wastewater services
• Stormwater management
• Traffic signals & signage
• Capital improvement projects
• Permit inspections

The City bills roughly 4,000 customers each month for water, sewer, and garbage service. Pay your bill, start or stop service, and check current water and garbage rates.

• Utility billing & payments
• Start or stop service
• Water rates
• Sewer service
• Garbage & recycling (Gilton)
• Xpress Bill Pay online payments

The Planning Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on land-use and development issues, carrying out the intent and purpose of the City's General Plan. It meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

• Zoning Ordinance administration
• Use Permits & Variances
• Parcel & Tentative Maps
• Site Plan & Design Review recommendations
• Rezoning & General Plan Amendment recommendations
• Development Agreements

Manages land use planning, zoning, code enforcement, and long-range planning to guide the city's growth and development.

• Zoning & land use
• Environmental review (CEQA)
• General plan administration
• Code enforcement
• Housing programs
• Development project review

Oversees the development and maintenance of the city's parks, recreation programs, and community facilities to enhance quality of life for all residents.

• Park maintenance & operations
• Youth sports leagues
• Adult fitness programs
• Senior recreation programs
• Special events coordination
• Facility rentals