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Discussion followed regarding specific parking predictions for the year 2040; adding 3,400 parking spaces, in ten years, in Livermore and projected demands. Mr. Tang addressed parking spaces at various locations under the various alternatives. Councilmember Brown noted every station is wait-listed throughout the BART system and stated there seems to be a chronic problem of undersizing parking garages for use. She opined the 3,400 additional parking spaces seems grossly undersized. Mr. Tang reported the design of the Isabel garage allows for the addition of floors after it has been constructed. He noted that today, every BART parking facility is full, but when they were built, they were not. Councilmember Pentin noted it is a systemic problem that BART serves only 10% of its riders with parking. Mr. Tang stated BART accomodates about a third of its riders with parking. Councilmember Pentin felt the numbers are insufficient. Mr. Tang continued his report addressing Isabel versus Other BART Stations, Isabel Neighborhood Plan, BART Systemwide Boardings including the Isabel Neighborhood Plan, and other benefits, including Reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled, Reduction in Green House Gas Emissions. Councilmember Brown noted the availability of electric buses but BART has chosen to use deisel buses. Mr. Tang reported who runs what has not been settled in the alternatives. But he is presenting the alternatives to show the benefits of a rail extension versus a bus project. Mr. Tang presented a concept of the Isabel Parking Structure and addressed the 1-580 Right-of- Way Widening, Right-of-Way Details specific to Pleasanton, and DMU/EMU Alternative Right-of- Way details specific to Pleasanton. Councilmember Pentin stated shifting the canal is a huge Army Corps of Engineers request and asked whether this is part of the EIR and Mr. Tang responded affirmatively. Mr. Tang addressed Express Bus/BRT rights-of-way needs including the elimination of parking spaces in Pleasanton. That will be avoided, but if not, BART will build a deck parking to get the parking spaces back. Mr. Tang provided information regarding traffic under each of the alternatives presented and effects on various intersections. He presented Project Costs under each alternative, and Project Funding for Design and Construction. Councilmember Pentin noted funding sources listed are relatively new measures and BART has never allocated money for BART to Livermore. Mr. Tang reported BART taxes are used to operate the system and rehabilitate existing equipment. Extensions have always been built with a combination of different sources and, Mr. Tang addressed ways in which large projects typically get funded. He added a decision will first be made regarding which project will be moved forward; then funding will be sought. Mr. Tang presented details of Annual Operations and Maintenance Costs and reported much of those costs will be covered by passenger fares. He addressed Farebox Recovery under the various alternatives, Costs per New BART Boarding, the BART System Expansion Policy, BART to Livermore Project Goals, and meeting Project Goals. Additionally, he provided details on the Tri-Valley/San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority and noted they are authorized to plan, acquire, own, control, use, design, procure, and build the connection and addressed their Project Concept. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 March 6,2018