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Councilmember McGovern asked if undergrounding has been considered. Mr. Quint confirmed that comments have been received in that vein, particularly with respects to areas along El Charro Road and Staples Ranch. Councilmember McGovern added her support, stating that undergrounding could significantly mitigate concerns over visual, noise, and vibration impacts. She asked if Mr. Quint foresees the need to exercise eminent domain in any areas. Mr. Quint said it is possible but that BART always prefers to work with willing sellers. He deferred to the DEIR for greater detail on the parcels affected by each alternative. Councilmember McGovern asked if there are any narrow rights of way in Pleasanton that could be of concern. Mr. Quint said there are none he is aware of but that there could be impacts between the quarry and Arroyo Mocho through the Chain of Lakes, as well as a median travelling east on 1 -580. Councilmember McGovern noted and Mr. Quint acknowledged that past discussions indicated the fifth lane of 1 -580 would encroach on some of the housing in the Pimlico area. She said that Union Pacific (UP) has not historically allowed use of its right of way and asked if BART has already begun discussions with them on that. Mr. Quint admitted that it is a concern. He said BART has purchased right -of -way from UP in the past, but that an August meeting indicated that a similar program here would not be acceptable at this point. Councilmember McGovern said the Chain of Lakes is an environmentally sensitive area, asked if BART has spoken with Zone 7, and if any concerns with the aerial structures were raised. Mr. Quint said a representative has been working with them for some time and that he is meeting with the Zone 7 Board tomorrow. Councilmember McGovern indicated interest in an intermodal transit hub and asked if that has been considered for locations aside from Greenville. Mr. Quint said that each station, with the exception of Isabel /I -580 has the potential for intermodal transit. He said one of the concerns has been whether or not the Altamont Commuter Express will make improvements through the pass that may be slightly further south than the proposed stations. He said high speed rail is currently conducting an Altamont corridor environmental impact statement to look at high speed compatible service within the ACE corridor and that BART is working with them to coordinate potential intermodal station locations. Councilmember McGovern asked if BART is considering an extension into Tracy and San Joaquin County in the future. Mr. Quint explained that a potential extension to Tracy was studied before this process began. He said that it ultimately seemed premature given the costs that would need to be assumed outside of the BART district. He noted that the regional rail plan only envisions BART connecting to ACE and Livermore at this point, but did leave the possibility open for the future. Councilmember McGovern said she is most interested in following how these different forms of transit are connected, as well as how the City of Livermore progresses through this process. Mayor Hosterman noted that both she and Councilmember Thorne have heard and commented on this presentation before. Councilmember Thorne said he has already expressed his concerns at earlier meetings and Councilmember McGovern asked him to expound. He said his concerns focus on those already stated, particularly with respects to Staples Ranch. He asked if the preservation of right of way City Council Minutes Page 6 of 13 December 15, 2009