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Mayor Tarver asked if Mori Hatsushi, 2756 Vineyard Ave, wanted to comment on Item 4e. (Mr. Hatsushi had already left the meeting. Paul Sutter objected to the settlement concerning a motorcycle accident on Vineyard Avenue. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS Item 6a West Las Positas Traffic Study - Community Advisory_ Committee study Of alternatives to an Interchange (SR97:75) Mr. Lum presented the staff report. Ms. Michelotti asked for clarification regarding the five month EIR process. Mr. Lure commented the plan being brought forth would alter the General Plan. The main focus of the study would be eliminating the interchange and suggesting other alternatives. Mayor Tarver asked if there was a true consensus to eliminate the interchange. Mr. Lum commented that it appeared to be that way. Matt Sullivan, 4324 Muirwood Dr, thanked the City Council for allowing participation by the community. He commented that the community supports the staff report except for the wording under "Problem Definition" paragraph 2. He would like the words "at peak hours" included in the report. Under "Plan Objectives" paragraph 4, he would like a mechanism included to allow the Committee to provide feedback and concerns to the City Council regarding effect the new development approvals might have on the study. He asked if the EIR process could be expedited. Mayor Tarver commented that we have a circulation period for public review and comment on EIR's and he would not like to shorten it. Alice Waterman, 1887 St. Norbert Drive, Danville, representing the Stoneridge Mall, said she would like to be a part of this Committee. Traffic management in Pleasanton is important to residences and businesses. Ms. Waterman commented that she hoped there would be enough seats available for her participation. Mayor Tarver commented Council will make sure that all viewpoints are heard. He commented that all meetings are open to the public allowing participation from those not appointed to the Committee. 4 3/04/97