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partnership with the region; that the regional and local circulation network must include State Route 84, I-580, I-680, as well as local street networks such as Dublin Boulevard, Stoneridge Drive, Jack London and Portola; that the Council wants to maintain maximum flexibility if the right conditions exist; that the Council wants to come together with the region to develop a joint policy framework and funding plan that works for everyone; and that a strategic initiative or roadmap is needed that provides finality for the future." Motion: It was m/s by Cook-Kallio/Sullivan that the Council cannot commit to a timeline for construction of Stoneridge Drive at this time, does recognize that the arterial has broad local and regional benefits for the region and for residents such as public safety, mobility, access to various amenities, that the construction cannot occur in the short term or long term without the right conditions existing in the valley; that it is imperative for the valley to work with the City to develop a balanced, strategic approach for regional and local traffic in the valley that minimizes cut-through traffic in Pleasanton; that this can be done through a continued partnership with the region; that the regional and local circulation network must include State Route 84, I-580, 1-680, as well as local street networks such as Dublin Boulevard, Stoneridge Drive, Jack London and Portola; that the Council wants to maintain maximum flexibility if the right conditions exist; that the Council wants to come together with the region to develop a joint policy framework and funding plan that works for everyone; and that a strategic initiative or roadmap is needed that provides finality for the future. Ayes: Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None Motion: It was m/s by Thorne/Cook-Kallio to give staff direction to include Stoneridge Drive in the General Plan. Ayes: Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None Councilmember Sullivan commented that he still feels strongly that this should go to a vote of the people, thinks it is the right thing to do, but he also thinks that if we are looking at alternatives or eventual outcomes, this gives us what we need to work with as a community to provide what is best, to protect people with concerns on both sides of the issue, and hopefully enough common ground will be in place for people to work together. He felt it was a long way from where he was a year ago, but will be available to discuss the matter with anyone who voted for him. Mayor Hosterman echoed Councilmember Sullivan's comments, felt this step is the Council's ticket to sitting down with regional partners and achieving a vision and a goal for the valley and she looks forward to getting back to the table. She felt as a community, we have made ourselves clear and she felt the region is going to respect the needs of the people of Pleasanton. Councilmember McGovern said the Council has addressed Stoneridge Drive in the motion made, but we have not addressed the current traffic concerns and safety concerns of the City Council Minutes 25 May 1, 2007