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project on County property. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis felt there were some attractive things about the Fairgrounds location both for <br />the train station and commuters. She would like to see a station at Bernal and Valley Avenue <br />because there are a lot of people in her neighborhood that commute to Silicon Valley. Her goal <br />for the temporary station would be to try and mitigate the impacts, but she wanted to <br />aggressively look at alternative solutions. Also she felt living within walking distance to a train <br />station might have a positive impact on property values. It depended on how the station was in <br />relation to the neighborhood. She would like the City to manage the parking lot and station, as <br />well as looking for alternative sites. She did not want to pick an alternative station just because <br />it was not close to a residential area. People should be close to public transportation. She <br />believed this station would add to the quality of life for the City of Pleasanton. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayala felt the citizens would be more comfortable if the City were managing the <br />station. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis agreed. She wanted to go the extra mile to help make the train station more <br />acceptable, even if that meant putting in more trash receptacles, security cameras, etc. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lum said at this point the City needed to work with CMA to see if it can up with <br />additional funding. Then the City can monitor the area to ensure that everything is being taken <br />care in a manner that is appropriate. If there are problems then what has been suggested could <br />be reviewed at that time. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti understood that CMA would provide additional security. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico asked if there was funding for soundwalls. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lum said no. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis asked if there were any provisions for bike lockers. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lum said yes. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarver asked for public testimony. <br /> <br /> Stacy Mortinson, Manager for the ACE project, said she was here tonight to ask for <br />Council's approval to establish a train station for initial ACE service to the City of Pleasanton. <br />She said there will be significant interest as more people in the Tri-Valley area realize the <br />benefit. The ridership estimates are growing; initially it was estimated at 1200 daily trips but <br />the numbers are increasing. She said Pleasanton is now part of a very complex interregional <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 4/7/98 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> 19 <br /> <br /> <br />