Pleasanton Council to Review Side Letter for Fire Department Hazmat Agreement

Pleasanton City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to sign a side letter amending hazardous materials provisions of an agreement with the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department JPA and IAFF Local 1974. The update covers staffing, assignments, compensation, and...

Reese Hardy

September 2, 20261 min read

Agreement Overview

The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Joint Powers Authority and IAFF Local 1974 have prepared Side Letter of Agreement #1 to modify provisions of their existing Memorandum of Understanding.

The amended agreement will remain in effect through June 30, 2029.

Key Provisions

The side letter establishes updated language regarding Hazardous Materials Response Team staffing and assignments.

It also outlines revised compensation structures and the withdrawal process for personnel involved in hazardous materials operations.

Next Steps

The City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to execute the proposed side letter of agreement.

Approval would finalize the modifications to the hazardous materials elements of the current Memorandum of Understanding.

References

City Council Meeting (2026-09-01). Retrieved from https://pleasantonca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/596

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