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Mayor Hosterman said she raised both issues with ACTIA staff. Art Dao, Deputy Director, ACTIA, provided an update on the Measure B sales tax proposal, which would extend the current Measure past 2022. He said it is planned for the November 2012 ballot and would generate $100 -130 million annually. The Measure will require a 2/3 vote, meaning ACTIA plans to conduct significant public outreach from now through 2012. He said Measure B alone brought in $7 million to the Tri- Valley over the last seven years and has been many cities' only resource for local roads maintenance lately. Mr. Fay said they are seeking approval through both ACTIA and CMA to develop a steering committee comprised of elected officials to guide them in Measure B extension efforts. The committee would also be tasked with appointing a technical advisory committee to assist with the planning process, engaging with local agencies and public transportation advocates, and ensuring that the Strategic Expenditure plan developed in conjunction with CMA is consistent with climate change legislation. Mayor Hosterman introduced Beth Walukas, CMA Planning Manager. Referring to the map provided by Mr. Dao, Councilmember McGovern confirmed that construction on Route 84, from Jack London to Ruby Hills, is scheduled for 2011. She asked what "planned" means in terms of Pigeon Pass to 1 -680 and whether any funds have been set aside for these improvements. Mr. Dao stated that the design process for widening the segment of Route 84 from Jack London to Ruby Hills is 95% complete, the board is actively working on right of way acquisition, and construction bids are anticipated to go out the summer of 2011. He explained that Route 84 improvements south of Pigeon Pass have not been voter approved and are not part of ACTIA's expenditure plan, which actually calls for that segment to remain a two lane roadway. He said the 2012 Measure B extension would be an opportunity to revisit the improvement, but that there must first be consensus on what needs to be done and funds identified for the project. Assuming Measure B passes, Councilmember McGovern asked when fund expenditures would be negotiated. Mr. Dao said it would be part of a countywide planning process. Councilmember McGovern questioned and confirmed with Mr. Dao that Pleasanton voters would know whether or not these improvements are included before voting on Measure B. Councilmember Sullivan asked how those negotiations would occur. Mr. Dao said he expected CMA and ACTIA discussion regarding priority and needs and for the steering committee to provide guidance in terms of what is needed for planned development. The technical advisory committee and community at large would also be engaged through several transportation workshops. Mr. Fay provided a preview of the merger between CMA and ACTIA, tentatively named the Alameda County Transportation Commission. The intent of the merger is to create efficiencies in both staffing and the function of transportation planning and finance. The Council will be asked to vote on the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) behind the merger and to amend the existing CMA joint powers agreement to create identical boards. The ACTIA board will also be asked to amend the Measure B expenditure plan, with a 45 -day review period for local governments. Councilmember McGovern asked to what extent the JPA has been flushed out. Mr. Fay stated a draft agreement was approved in substance by both the ACTIA and CMA boards last week. Councilmember McGovern requested a copy for review by the City Attorney. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 12 March 16, 2010