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The roll call vote was as follows: <br /> AYES: Councilmembers - Dennis, Michelotti, Mohr, Pico and Mayor Tarver <br /> NOES: None <br /> ABSENT: None <br /> ABSTAIN: None <br /> <br /> Item 6g <br /> Alameda County CMA Congestion Management Plan. (SR 95: 117) <br /> <br /> Randall Lum presented the staff report. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver noted there is mixed review by the CMA on this issue. He described a <br /> potential Catch-22 because some jurisdictions may exclude their arterials from the CMP network <br /> to avoid having to come up with deficiency plans. He is unsure where to stand on this issue. <br /> He notes that Pleasanton will probably have several arterials put into the CMP network. He is <br /> concerned that a city may try to design roads to carry anticipated traffic, but may be penalized <br /> if the road can't handle the traffic from all the other cities. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver feels the jurisdiction responsible for the road should be agreeable to putting <br /> it in the network. He does not feel it is appropriate to change the rules at this time. <br /> <br />-- Ms. Dennis supports the change of language, but notes a flaw in the system that must be <br /> addressed. <br /> <br /> In response to Ms. Michelotti, Mr. Tarver advised that the CMA is attempting to modify <br /> the language at this time. If enough cities come forward agreeing to keep joining the network <br /> an option of the jurisdiction, it will stay that way. The CMA is wanting to include all major <br /> arterials. <br /> <br /> General discussion ensued among the Councilmembers regarding these issues. Mr. Pico <br /> commented that the Council' s position on the CMP is opposite to what they advocated in the Tri- <br /> Valley Transportation Plan. Mr. Tarver feels the correct way to proceed is to develop a <br /> network to carry the traffic to be designated as routes of regional significance. It should not be <br /> up to the individual jurisdictions to decide what they will or will not put into the network. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis suggested that language be added that would address the problem by <br /> encouraging the jurisdictions to include arterials in the system without penalty. Mr. Tarver <br /> believes that this may be the right approach, however, the CMA has always been hesitant to <br /> direct jurisdictions. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver believes the Council should take the position of saying it is necessary for the <br /> CMA to develop a model of the transportation system with all routes of regional significance. <br /> <br /> 04/18/95 - 14- <br /> <br /> <br />