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13. Public Comment Fred Norman said 157 military men and women have died in Iraq and Afghanistan since January 2010, noted the May 26 vigil and call for an end to the killing. Brad Hirst congratulated Council for not appealing the Judge's decision regarding the Urban Habitat matter, stating that the City's economic well -being affects everyone. He also wished the Council well in its negotiations. Roz Wright said she served this year as President of the Museum on Main, spoke of the Museum's activities and historical significance, and noted the second annual Paint the Town Day. Allen Roberts address Council concerning the Oak Grove Measure D Karla Brown urged no votes on Measure D. Dolores Bengtson spoke in support of Measure D. Kurt Kummer, speaking as a resident and not as a Park and Recreation Commissioner and Trails Committee member, stated his support for Measure D. Christine Steiner spoke of her support for the Oak Grove project and urged residents to vote yes on Measure D. John Carroll stated his opposition to the Oak Grove project and encouraged no notes on Measure D. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 14. Adopt a resolution approving the Joint Powers Agreement creating the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) and approving an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement for the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (ACCMA) Art Dow, Deputy Director, Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA), gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the benefits of the merger, noting that a JPA is proposed to be executed which will involve all jurisdictions in the county and the transit operators; AC Transit and BART. ACTIA and ACCMA have overlapping functions which could be consolidated. The consolidation of the two agencies has been moving forward via direction of elected officials from both boards. The boards have created an Ad -Hoc Committee made up of 6 elected officials to direct and oversee activities relating to the merger. Merging of the two agencies would eliminate duplication, have one set of priorities, streamline operations, and be more efficient in delivery of projects and programs. It was determined they could save up to $1 million a year, which is significant. The board directed them to develop a merger implementation plan, including an inventory of pieces to make the merger work, and one key component is a JPA. The JPA contained in the packet is to be executed by the Board of Supervisors and the majority of cities in the counties representing the majority of population. It is the vehicle document which would create the ACTC and assume all duties and functions that ACTIA and ACCMA currently City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 May 18, 2010