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Nancy and Gary Harrington made a presentation to Mayor Thorne for his support of the Pleasanton Public Art book. They described the process of identifying and describing all of the public art in town and thanked the City for assisting with publications costs. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 12. Presentation by Alameda County Transportation Commission, Art Dao, Executive Director City Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano introduced Art Dao, Executive Director of the Alameda County Transportation Commission, who made a presentation on regional projects that affect the Tri- Valley area. Mr. Dao introduced other Commission representatives and staff who were in attendance. A PowerPoint Presentation was displayed. Mr. Dao reviewed the role the Commission plays in the area and State, noting that Alameda County is home to major educational and research institutions, is also a robust winemaking region and home to the Port of Oakland. The Alameda transportation corridor carries 1 million travelers through the County. There are three significant countywide modal plans: Multimodal Arterial Plan, Transit Plan, and the Goods Movement Plan. They were adopted to advocate for State and Federal funding. Adoption of the Comprehensive Investment Plan provided a strategic plan for all Alameda CTC voter-approved funding. It is adopted every two years. The CIP is updated every two years. Formula funding was explained for the City of Pleasanton, which should expect to receive about $2.6 million for their own transportation needs. These are called "Local Transportation Funds" and are not as restricted as other tax proceeds. Fund use is very flexible. This is on top of the Gas Tax money the City receives. Mr. Dao further described the Proposition 1B Bond, Measure B, and Measure BB funding allocations. The Tri-Valley Triangle Study was detailed including the long range plan for sequencing and implementing transportation improvement projects in 1-580, 1-680, and SR-84. Mr. Dao detailed other Tri-Valley infrastructure improvement completions and/or under construction in those areas. He described the State Route 84 corridor improvements, which is divided into 5 projects. He provided an overview on the SR-84 Expressway — South Segment and SR-84 Expressway widening and the SR-84/1-680 interchange improvements and associated costs. Full funding is likely to be approved for this project. Councilmember Brown inquired as to the contingency plan if SB 595 is voted down. Mr. Dao acknowledged that SB 1 is the contingency plan as it has been passed and enacted. He further described the various "buckets of funding" available and noting that the scheduled projects will be very competitive in the grant process as the area is a major congestive corridor. Mayor Thorne stated that having the area designated as RM-3 could free up money from the other funding sources. Mr. Dao provided an update on 680, Southbound Express lanes, noting the project is self- sustaining with no subsidy and includes collecting toll revenue. It will provide congestion relief and shows the power of express lanes. He detailed the 1-680 Northbound Express Lane key components, stating it is the 4th most congested freeway in the Bay area. Cut through traffic will be minimized. He also mentioned the 1-580 Express Lanes, the expenditure plan for the toll road, and noted it carries 250,000 cars per day. City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 September 19,2017