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Recently, the Police Department collected input from the Youth Commission on <br />alternatives to improve existing teen safety programs. The Department also plans to <br />meet with the Youth Master Plan Implementation Committee to collect similar input <br />and will then develop recommendations to improve existing teen safety programs. <br />Public Safety <br />.Assure a Safe and Secure Community: The Fire Department continues to provide <br />training to area residents through the Citizen Emergency Response Training <br />(CERT). In 2007, the City completed an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) drill, <br />an annual countywide disaster exercise. The exercise was part of the City's ongoing <br />emergency preparedness training. Lessons learned from the exercise will be <br />incorporated into future training programs during the coming year. The Fire <br />Department also plans to develop a public education program for the Pandemic Flu. <br />The Cities of Pleasanton and Livermore jointly own an 800 MHz radio system that <br />services both agencies; and is becoming outdated and unreliable. The Cities have <br />been working cooperatively to study relevant issues and identify the best solution for <br />a replacement system. The City has also joined the joint powers authority for the <br />East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS) to address the replacement of <br />.public safety communications system at a regional level. A federal appropriation of <br />approximately $800,000 was recently approved to fund a portion of this regional <br />project. Implementation of the EBRCS system will remain a top priority for <br />Pleasanton over the coming year. <br />Quality of Life <br />• Protect and Enhance Pleasanton's Quality of Life: The seismic upgrade and interior <br />and exterior renovations of the Veterans Memorial Building were completed this past <br />summer. <br />Two other well-known landmarks -the Alviso Adobe and the Railroad Avenue Fire <br />Station -are projects that are in progress. The Alviso Adobe is under construction <br />and will be fully restored to its original condition. The project will be completed this <br />summer. <br />The former firehouse located at 4444 Railroad Avenue in Downtown will be <br />converted into a 250-seat performance arts theater and art gallery beginning in <br />2008. The construction contract will be presented for City Council approval later this <br />year. <br />Environmental Awareness <br />• Pursue Environmental Awareness, Health, Land Use & Preservation Issues: Four <br />projects, in this area have significantly progressed. These include: <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />