Official Community Newsletter
City of Livermore
Issue 62 / Fall 2023
What's Inside General Plan Update October is Cybersecurity Month page
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Vision Zero Action Plan Trunk or Treat page
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Prepare For Winter Rains Holidays Save the Date page
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Keep Pipes Clog-Free Winter Reading Library of Things page
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Shop Local On August 6, the City of Livermore and Livermore Area Recreation and Park District teamed up to host a morning hike at Sycamore Grove Park guided by Ranger Vicky Eggert. This event is one example of many events the Livermore Public Library hosts throughout the year. Find events that suit your interests or find something new by visiting www.Library.LivermoreCA.gov.
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Livermore Resilient Hub page
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General Plan Update
Help Imagine Livermore’s Future! What will Livermore be like for the next generation? The City of Livermore is updating its General Plan. The plan will guide decisions about transportation, jobs, housing, parks, shopping, services and more over the next 20 years. In fall 2023, we are excited to kick off a discussion about where and how the City should plan for future jobs, services, entertainment, housing and parks and open space through 2045. We are evaluating and comparing three different land use alternatives for five specific focus areas. You can mix and match the best ideas from each to create a preferred land use scenario for 2045.
Imagine Livermore
Please visit our website to learn more about the project, view upcoming events, and share your ideas at www.ImagineLivermore2045.org.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to protect our online security and privacy. As a community, we are committed to informing and educating our residents about the best practices and resources to stay safe and secure online.
Four Key Cybersecurity Behaviors: > Turn on multi-factor authenticiation for your highly secure accounts (banks, credit card, investment accounts) > Use a strong password and a password manager for all websites > Recognize and report phising emails > Update your security software regularly
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Vision Zero Action Plan Vision Zero is a comprehensive strategy to reduce and eventually eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries through a datadriven approach that ensures safety for all pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and drivers of all ages and abilities. Recognizing that traffic deaths and severe injuries are preventable, Vision Zero aims to prioritize safety for a more sustainable and livable city for all.
Vision Zero Action Plan
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Traffic deaths and severe injuries are preventable.
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Human life and health are prioritized within all aspects of transportation systems.
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Human error is inevitable, and transportation systems should be forgiving.
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Safety work should focus on systems-level changes above influencing individual behavior.
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Speed is recognized as the fundamental factor in crash severity.
www.LivermoreVisionZero.org
The City of Livermore is in the process of adopting Vision Zero policies and implementing Vision Zero strategies at a local level to enhance the City’s elgibility for grant funding for projects and programs that improve safety. For more information, please visit the project website. Gathering feedback from the community is essential for the success of the Livermore Vision Zero Action Plan. The City requests your help in identifying traffic safety issues on its roadways and intersections. Please mark intersections and street segments and provide your safety concerns on the map input platform: https://new.maptionnaire.com/q/226syd2ore37.
Report Traffic Issues
Join the mailing list to get informed about the upcoming community meetings and project updates by sending an email to VisionZero@LivermoreCA.gov.
Trunk or Treat The City of Livermore and the Livermore Police Department will be hosting the Second Annual Trunk or Treat, a safe and fun event ahead of Halloween. It will be held on Wed, Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Civic Center parking lot at 1091 South Livermore Avenue. Come dressed in costume and collect candy from the trunks of decorated city vehicles. More than 20 departments and divisions participated last year, including Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, City Manager’s Office, Water Resources, Community Development Department, K9 Unit, Police Records Division to name a few. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children are invited to “parade” through the parking lot to take pictures, collect treats and play games. The Livermore Police Department lobby will close at 3 p.m. on Wed, Oct. 25 for the event. For questions about Trunk or Treat, email CrimePrevention@LivermoreCA.gov. We hope to see you there!
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Official Community Newsletter
City of Livermore
Prepare For Winter Rains With the rainy season upon us, please consider the below tips to help with safety on and off the road. Also, check out the City’s storm preparedness webpage at www.LivermoreCA.gov/Storm to see where sandbags are available, who to contact for storm-related issues, such as downed trees or power lines, and to find out if you live in a floodplain.
Prepare If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1. Do not approach, drive over or touch downed power lines. Assume they are energized. If your property is in danger of flooding, turn off your power and contact PG&E at 1-800-743-5002. Tune in to local weather channels and emergency sources: KCBS 740AM, NOAA Weather Radio (frequencies 162.425, 162.400). To report flooding, contact the Water Resources Division at 925-960-8100. Do not drive into water that is high enough to reach the undercarriage of your vehicle.
Come Work With Us!
Stay Safe Determine if your property is located in a flood zone by contacting the Engineering Division at 925-960-4500. Purchase flood insurance. For more information, call 1-877-3362627 or see www.fema.gov/Flood-Insurance. Protect your property and keep emergency supplies in your home, car and place of business. Sign up to receive emergency alerts from PG&E (www.pge.com) and Alameda County’s emergency notification system, AC Alert (www.ACAlert.org). Clean out your gutters. Keep drainage channels and pipes free of obstructions and debris. Acquire and use sandbags preventatively.
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We’re seeking new talent and perspectives! Becoming an employee of the City of Livermore means doing important, significant work that directly affects the lives of more than 87,000 residents. As an employee of the City, you’ll join a staff of hundreds of people who love Livermore and are committed to serving the community. Visit www.LivermoreCA.gov/Jobs.
Keep Your Home’s Pipes Clog-Free Did you know the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for plumbers? When cooks get busy preparing their feast, lots of food scraps end up down the kitchen drain. Often this includes fat, oil and grease that solidify in sewer pipes, causing blockages and backups. Save your drains this holiday season by using this guide to dispose of fat, oil and grease properly.
STEP 2: Can It!
STEP 1: Scrape It!
If you have 1 cup or less of leftover fat, oil or grease, pour it into your food scrap pail. If you have more, pour it into a sturdy sealable container.
Before washing your pots and pans, scrape out fat, oil and grease to prevent it from going down the drain.
cup or less - If you have 1 cup or less, feed Binny! Small amounts of fat, oil and STEP 3: Compost It! 1grease can be poured directly into your green organics cart.
Learn More For more tips on how to keep your home’s sewer pipes clogfree, visit www.LivermoreCA. gov/Prevent-Sewer-Issues.
Up to 2 gallons - Livermore residents can dispose of up to two gallons of fat, oil or grease curbside each week. First, pour it into sealed screw-top containers that are less than 12” tall and no more than 1 gallon in size. Then place the containers (no more than two) on the curb next to your blue recycling cart on your regular collection day. Learn more at www.LivermoreSanitation.com. 2+ gallons - For even larger amounts, such as from a turkey fryer, collect the cooled oil in a sealable container and take it to the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 5584 Ribera Street, Livermore. Learn more at www.StopWaste.org/HHW.
Winter Reading at Your Library Returns
Back by popular demand, the Winter Reading Program is returning to the Livermore Public Library. Beginning December 1, 2023, and running through January 15, 2024, residents are invited to log their reading and earn tickets for a variety of prize drawings. All ages are encouraged to participate, with the goal of sharing the act of reading during a time of year that’s perfect for cozying up with a good book. Look for more information about the 2023 Winter Reading Program on the Library’s website at www.bit.ly/LPL-WinterReading, or download the Beanstack App and sign up to be notified when the program begins.
Discover the Library of Things Collection at the Livermore Library The Library of Things collection allows Library cardholders to check out equipment, such as telescopes, parks passes, musical instruments and more, so that people who learn by doing can do so in a hands-on way. Ice cream makers, Nintendo Switch consoles and games, and imaging thermometers are among the most popular items. Recent additions include an Instant Pot, bike repair kit and a car engine fault code reader. Visit www.tinyurl.com/LPLlibraryofThings or use the QR code to view a complete list of items and reserve items just as you would with a book. Items placed on hold can be picked up at any Livermore Public Library branch.
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Official Community Newsletter
City of Livermore Issue 62 / Fall 2023
Shop Local Livermore! 1052 S. Livermore Avenue Livermore, CA 94550-4899
We have plenty of shopping options here in Livermore, especially this upcoming holiday season.
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Get ready for some shopping and dining at these events: •
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Holiday Village
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Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade & Tree Lighting
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Visit Livermore Downtown Inc.’s website for details on these upcoming holiday events at www.LivermoreDowntown.com.
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Taste of the Livermore Valley Wine Experience
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Holidays in the Vineyards
Join the City of Livermore and a community of residents working to create a safe, healthy and sustainable Livermore. Find resources to live more sustainably, save money on utility bills and prepare your household for climate impacts.
Visit the Livermore Valley Wine Community website www.LVWine.org for details about these winery events.
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While in the area, check out The Shops and Republic Square. 3
With all these super FUN shopping experiences, it comes as no surprise that Livermore is definitely the place to be for SHOPPING! So get in the holiday spirit already and SHOP LOCAL! SHOP LIVERMORE!
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION Information............................960-4000 California Relay Service.....7-1-1 www.LivermoreCA.gov (website) info@LivermoreCA.gov (email)
CHOOSE ACTIONS Explore customized actions that you can take now!
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SEE YOUR IMPACT
Create a team to work Go to your Dashboard to towards a goal, or track your progress. compete against other teams. www.LivermoreResilientHub.com
City Connections CITY COUNCIL Mayor .....................................960-4020 City Council ..........................960-4010
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(925) Area Code
CITY OFFICES Abandoned Vehicle Hotline............ 371-4824 Administrative Services.................... 960-4300 Airport.................................................... 960-8220 Animal License.................................... 960-4315 Building lnspections (24hr Rec)..... 960-4430 Business License................................ 960-4310 City Attorney’s Office........................ 960-4150 City Clerk’s Office............................... 960-4200 City Manager’s Office........................ 960-4040 Community Development................ 960-4400 Innovation & Economic Development.................... 960-4140 Engineering.......................................... 960-4500 Fire Department.................................. 454-2361
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Graffiti Hotline..................................... 960-8060 Housing & Human Services............ 960-4580 Human Resources.............................. 960-4100 Job Hotline............................................ 960-4120 Library.................................................... 373-5500 Maintenance......................................... 960-8020 Neighborhood Preservation............ 960-4444 Permit Center....................................... 960-4440 Planning................................................ 960-4450 Police...................................................... 371-4900 Public Works........................................ 960-8000 Utility Billing......................................... 960-4320 Water Resources................................ 960-8100 Water Resources Emergency......... 960-8160