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Mayor Hosterman said it is of regional importance to allow for the possibility that there may be another project or two that moves ahead of List A projects based on readiness and funding. She stressed the need for a regional transportation framework discussion and said she would have preferred to do so prior to this discussion. She reiterated her support for List A projects remaining at the fore and being the focus for any fees associated with the Strategic Expenditure Plan. Councilmember McGovern said the focus should be on those who commute daily between 1 -580 and 1 -680; it infuriates her to think that transportation experts consider narrowing Route 84 from 6 lanes down to 4 and then 2 as it approaches 1 -680 to be an acceptable commute corridor. It is a clear example of poor planning and that, were she a commuter, she would not support any measure put forward by transportation groups that do not plan properly. Councilmember Sullivan said this is precisely the feedback he needs in order to continue to advocate the importance of a unified Route 84 project and to prioritize List A over List B projects. Councilmember Cook Kallio asked if the poor planning is a result of this portion of Route 84 being between two cities. Mr. Fialho said the region has had this project on its radar for many years. The project has shown to be very effective at moving traffic away from 1 -580, but there has not been consensus in terms of approaching the corridor as a complete roadway. Councilmember Cook Kallio asked how far it is from 1 -680 to Pigeon Pass. Mr. Tassano said 1.6 miles. Councilmember Cook Kallio said the project has clear impacts on Fremont, Sunol, Pleasanton, and Livermore. She recommended that the Council appeal to local congress for funding to address this regional need. Mayor Hosterman noted the Chamber of Commerce has been a tremendous advocate of the project. Mr. Fialho said Mr. Fay has actually been quite successful at advocating the concept of extending the 1 -580 corridor to ROUTE 84. He stressed the importance of keeping ROUTE 84 improvements prioritized in the second or third spot in order to free up funds for the project study analysis and position the project to take advantage of Measure B extension funds. Councilmember Sullivan said that while the Council and staff may agree, it does not mean that everyone else shares the same concerns. He said that he has, on a case -by -case basis, agreed that List B projects which make sense in terms of efficacy and funding should have the ability to move forward but that he does not support merging the two. BREAK: Mayor Hosterman called a 4- minute break and, thereafter, reconvened the regular meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 12. Authorize the inclusion of a representative from the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Board of Directors to be included in the Hacienda PUD Modification Task Force Mr. Fialho introduced the item, stating that BART has asked to appoint Director McPartland to the task force and staff member John Reynolds as proxy. Mayor Hosterman opened the item for comment. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 March 16, 2010