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assumptions would take a considerable amount of time. There are now many years of data in the traffic studies that show how traffic has changed over time and felt there was a lot of information to use for making estimates of future impacts. He was inclined to accept the baseline traffic counts and initiate some process to change the approach for the next report. He understood that it will not be easy to put together information on regional routes. Mr. Pico felt time was critical because of the pending negotiations with San Francisco and it was important to get the updated traffic information as soon as possible. Mr. van Gelder agreed there are important decisions to make regarding the San Francisco project and it is necessary to have accurate traffic information. Staff has prepared a model which includes existing development, plus approved development, plus proposed San Francisco development, which is available for consideration in making decisions. It was moved by Mr. Pico, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to approve the annual traffic counts for baseline 1996 and to direct staff to prepare an amendment to correct the inconsistencies and address items of concern brought up by Council and the public at this meeting and that for purposes of looking at the freeway situation, accept the Tri-Va!ley Transportation Council updated traffic model for the freeway through the year 2010. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Dennis, Michelotti, Mohr, Pico, and Mayor Tarvet NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Item 5b Review of timeline for study of West Las Positas Interchange (Continued from 9/17/963. (SR96:284) Kay Ayala, 4515 Gate Tree Circle, indicated she had attended the meeting of the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association regarding this topic. This is a very complex issue that involves not only the Highland Oaks area, but also the Del Prado and the Vat Vista areas, which will be negatively impacted if the interchange is not built. She was concerned about the traffic for the entire City. She was concerned because Mr. Pico brought up a ballot issue at that meeting. Council set the policy to form a citizens' committee to assist in the study of the complex issues involved and to consider various solutions. Unfortunately, Mr. Pico is already discussing a ballot measure, which can only pit neighborhood against neighborhood. It is not healthy to talk about this until the study is completed. Bob Thompson, 4453 Clovewood Lane, had several questions about the process to be followed. He felt it was important to know the history of the situation. In November 1983, a 09/24/96 -7-