Kurtis Dickey

This document, Volume 2 of the Tri-Valley Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, serves as a multi-jurisdictional roadmap for hazard mitigation efforts across the Tri-Valley area, including the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton, and the Dublin San Ramon Services District. The plan outlines a comprehensive approach to reduce risks from natural hazards by integrating mitigation strategies into local planning initiatives, assessing capabilities, and developing specific action plans for each participating entity. Key focus areas include retrofitting structures in high-hazard areas, integrating the plan into land use decisions, maintaining NFIP compliance, increasing adaptive capacity to climate change, and enhancing public education and emergency preparedness. The plan aims to foster community resilience and minimize the impact of hazards such as landslides, earthquakes, severe weather, wildfires, floods, drought, and dam failures.

This document outlines the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department's vision, mission, and core values, and presents its performance measures for 2017. The report details emergency response times for all calls, with specific metrics for EMS/rescue and fire incidents. It also highlights key achievements for the year, including the acquisition of specialized equipment (Tiller Trucks, Utility Task Vehicle), national accreditation for firefighter training, and enhanced professional development opportunities for personnel. The overarching goal is to provide exceptional public safety services, protect life, property, and the environment, and adapt to evolving community needs through innovation and teamwork.

The meeting included discussions and presentations related to the City Historian's role, focusing on local history outreach to students through initiatives like the History Mobile and the Livermore Heritage Guild. A speaker advocated for the city to adopt more free software, outlining the four essential software freedoms. The council addressed routine items via a consent calendar, which included a modification to a singular wireless lease agreement. Committee reports covered the physical condition of townhouses and acknowledged recent retirements, including that of Officer Andrew Estus and City Clerk Debbie Elim. Recognition was also given to the Delbell High School bicycle program and the Livermore Youth Council for hosting a successful holiday carnival.

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors convened for a special meeting. Key discussion points included forwarding a recommendation to the partner City Councils to authorize the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department to join the Bay Cities Joint Powers Insurance Authority effective July 1, 2025. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution to approve the proposed two-year operating budget for fiscal years 2025/26 and 2026/27, and to forward a recommendation to the partner City Councils for approval of the budget, as well as to accept the 2024 State Mandated Fire Inspection Report. The agenda also included a public comment period.

The meeting commenced with a roll call followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Proclamations and presentations included the annual update from Livermore Valley Arts (LVA) CEO, Chris Carter, detailing support for 222 programs at the Bankhead Theater and numerous other cultural events, noting that earned revenue reached a historic high despite a drop in charitable giving. LVA also launched a $1 million matching gift campaign. Public comments highlighted the significance of the Bankhead Theater to the community's vibrancy, economic impact, and support for resident arts companies like the Livermore Valley Opera. Discussions also touched upon the long-term sustainability of the Bankhead Theater's facility and capital needs, including facility upgrades projected to cost between two to three million dollars over the next 10 to 15 years. A speaker also advocated for the adoption of more free software by the City of Livermore, discussing the four essential software freedoms.