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Page 1 of 2 <br />Item #7 <br /> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> <br />May 6, 2025 <br />Fire <br /> <br />TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LIVERMORE-PLEASANTON FIRE <br />DEPARTMENT TO JOIN BAY CITIES JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY <br /> <br />SUMMARY <br />In late 2024, after determining that there are more desirable options to obtain insurance <br />coverage, the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) <br />provided a Notice of Withdrawal to the California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority <br />(CJPRMA). The LPFD Board of Directors subsequently voted to recommend that LPFD secure <br />replacement coverage by joining Bay Cities Joint Powers Insurance Authority (BCJPIA). City <br />staff and the LPFD Board of Directors recommend that LPFD join the Bay Cities Joint Powers <br />Insurance Authority. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Adopt a resolution authorizing the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department to join Bay Cities <br />Joint Powers Insurance Authority. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />On July 1, 2018, the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) joined the California Joint <br />Powers Risk Management Authority (CJPRMA) to obtain coverage for general liability, auto <br />liability, and employment practices liability. Staff determined that there are more desirable <br />options for LPFD to obtain this coverage and recommended that LFPD provide a Notice of <br />Withdrawal to CJPRMA on or before December 31, 2024. <br /> <br />Subsequently, staff hired a consultant to research replacement coverage options for LPFD, <br />including other public-agency risk pools, excess insurance in the private market, and self- <br />insurance. On April 21, 2025, staff presented those options to the Board of Directors and the <br />Board voted to recommend that LPFD secure replacement coverage by joining Bay Cities Joint <br />Powers Insurance Authority (BCJPIA). Staff are now requesting that the City Councils for <br />Pleasanton and Livermore approve the Board’s recommendation. <br /> <br />BOARD ACTION <br />On April 21, 2025, the LPFD Board of Directors met and voted to recommend the action <br />requested in this staff report. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br />Once authorization has been provided by both Councils, staff will complete the application <br />process to secure coverage effective July 1, 2025. <br /> <br />EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY <br />Providing for the sustainable operation of the LPFD ensures the consistent provision of fire and <br />Page 62 of 249