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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Recognition of Outgoing Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Luciar DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item 3.1 DATE: February 20, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SU B.ECT : Recognition of Outgoing Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will present a commendation to outgoing Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia, in appreciation of his dedicated service to the County of Alameda and City of Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the Commendation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia started his career in law enforcement in 1969. His service with Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) began in 1995, and he was promoted to Undersheriff by Sheriff Charles C. Plummer in 2006. Undersheriff Lucia was actively involved in the development and implementation of programs that have been beneficial to the residents of Alameda County, including the Youth and Family Services Bureau, "Avoid the 21" D.U.I. campaigns, and Social Services Police Services. He also helped establish the Tri-Valley substation through the support of Supervisor Haggerty, the County Administrator, and Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) grants. Undersheriff Lucia founded ACSO's motorcycle unit through grants and by resolving California Highway Patrol (CHP) issues with Sheriff Plummer, which resulted in the opening of the CHP's Castro Valley office. He was also a founding member of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and BayRics multi -county data interoperability, pioneering the radio interoperability (EBRCSA) system for 40 agencies in the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa. Page 1 of 2 1 The City of Dublin recognizes and commends Undersheriff Lucia for the quality services he provided throughout his career to help keep the community safe for everyone. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Commendation in Recognition of Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia Page 2 of 2 2 Attachment I A COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia WHEREAS, Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia began working in law enforcement in i969, started his career with the Alameda County Sheriffs Office in 1995, and was promoted to Undersheriff by Sheriff Charles C. Plummer in 2006; and WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia increased sworn staff by 200 and professional staff by 125, facilitated a retirement plan for sworn staff through MOU negotiations, and authored the Senate bill which authorized the benefit through ACERA; and WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia has been actively involved in the development and implementation of programs that have been beneficial to the residents of Alameda County, including the Youth and Family Services Bureau, "Avoid the 21"D. U.I. campaigns, and Social Services Police Services, and he was essential in the creation and funding of the Tr -Valley substation through working with Supervisor Haggerty, the County Administrator, and the Citizens' Option for Public Safety Program; and WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia established the motorcycle unit through grants and by resolving California Highway Patrol (CHP) issues with SheriffPlummer, resulting in the CHP's Castro Valley office. Undersheriff Lucia also created the existing Beat and Sector system, which increased staffing and implemented 12- hour shifts at Eden Township Station; and WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia negotiated with the Port of Oakland and Oakland Police Department to create Airport Police Services; and WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia was a founding member of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and the BayRics multi -county data interoperability, pioneering the system, which became the multiple countywide radio interoperability (EBRCSA) system; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin applauds Undersheriff Lucia's impactful work, providing quality services to keep the communities of Alameda County, and particularly the City of Dublin, safe. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby commend Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia on this loth day of February 2024, for more than 5o years in law enforcement and 29 years of service in Dublin with the Alameda County Sheriffs Department. DATED: February 20, 2024 gfr Mayor Melissa Hernand Councilme Jean Cou- ncilme- mber Michael McCorriston c12 Vice Mayor Sli ry Hu Councilmetber Kashef Qaadri 3