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Mr. Cody acknowledged the need for data on first responder vehicles and explained that they are <br />exploring the use of data as it pertains to white area network and the capability to transmit data <br />through commercial networks. That technology however, is different than what is being used for the <br />P25 project. <br />Mayor Hosterman explained that the program is targeted at providing first responders throughout <br />Alameda and Contra Costa Counties with the ability to communicate with one another on an <br />emergency and day today basis. She cited an example where a subject led authorities in a pursuit <br />that began in San Ramon, ended in Pleasanton, and ultimately involved seven agencies, none of <br />whom could communicate with one another. She said there are plans to grow and extend the areas <br />of coverage throughout the entire Bay Area and beyond. <br />Councilmember McGovern said the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority has <br />recognized the need for buses in emergency situations and asked LAVTA to join. She explained <br />that the board is interested in doing so but has not yet reached a decision, and suggested that it <br />may help considerably if they could purchase the radios at a volume price through this program. <br />Mayor Hosterman noted there were no public speakers. <br />MOTION: It was M/S Cook-Kallio/McGovern to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between <br />the City of Pleasanton and Alameda County Fire Department to purchase radio communications <br />equipment on behalf of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. Motion passed by the following <br />vote: <br />Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman <br />Noes: None <br />Absent: None <br />MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL <br />Councilmember McGovern shared the difficulties of the recent LAVTA meeting where dwindling <br />state funds have forced them to cut services in excess of $1.5 million in addition to fare increases. <br />Changes are expected to occur in June 2009. <br />Mayor Hosterman followed up with Councilmember Thorne to ensure that Pleasanton has applied <br />far the funding available only to LAVTA and Alameda County Transit. <br />COUNCIL REPORTS -None <br />ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Karen Diaz <br />City Clerk <br />City Council Minutes Page S of 8 March 3, 2009 <br />