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Roesch determines part of PP to be invalid, the language provides that the rest of the Measure remain valid. Mayor Hosterman said that while this is not an agendized item for discussion, it will remain a topic during Meeting Open to the Public. She suggested that voters take the time to research all issues related to the Oak Grove development so they are fully prepared to vote on June 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 10. Alameda County Congestion Management Agency and Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority status updates on the State of Transportation in the Tri- Valley Dennis Fay, Executive Director of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (CMA), provided a presentation on Tri Valley transportation projects, funding strategies and opportunities, and the merger of CMA and Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) into the Alameda County Transportation Commission. Mr. Fay reported that the foremost projects currently occurring in the Livermore Valley are east and westbound carpool express lanes on Interstate 580, the southbound carpool express lane on 1 -680, a new I- 580 /State Route 84 interchange, and connection improvements to State Route 84 up to Pigeon Pass. He briefly reviewed all ongoing improvements and observed that collectively, there is in excess of $400 million coming from outside the Tri Valley for improvements within the Tri Valley. Mr. Fay outlined current funding strategies, identified primarily as the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) and one half cent sales tax measure. Sponsored by CMA, SB 83 would allow local agencies to add fees to current VLFs with a simple majority vote. At the current consideration of $10, Alameda County's 1.1 million vehicles would net approximately $11 million annually. Initial polling indicates that 61% of Alameda County voters would support this at $10 and it is expected to be placed on the November ballot. Mr. Fay requested the Council's input on the dedication of the funds, stating that matters such as local streets and roads, maintenance, repair, signalization, and transit have polled well in Alameda County. Beyond that, CMA is looking to put together specific programs that respond to those needs. Councilmember McGovern said much of the community is bicycle oriented and recommended connectivity improvements to increase safety and accessibility. Mr. Fay said this does, in fact, resonate with voters and local streets and roads projects will include a complete streets requirement which would include pedestrians and bicycles. He reminded her that it does have to maintain a nexus with the automobile drivers paying the fee. Councilmember McGovern noted that motorists are very concerned with cyclists. Mr. Fay acknowledged her point, stating their consultant has indicated it is both a safety issue for cyclists and a liability issue for motorists. Councilmember Sullivan concurred, stating that he would generally prefer to see money spent on transit rather than roads, but in light of current budget constraints, most cities could likely use the money for regular unfunded road maintenance. Mr. Fay confirmed, stating that Alameda County has a $3 billion backlog in local street and road maintenance and repair. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 12 March 16, 2010