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Ms. Dennis asked if the franchise agreement included reference to the TCI Intemet ...... services. She felt it was useful to explore possible cost breaks or package programs. Mr. Fialho said there is no legal structure that enables the City to discuss Internet services. During negotiations, anything can be discussed, however there are federal regulations that prevent treating Internet services like cable services. Ms. Michelotti referred to the pilot program that AT&T has started in Fremont and inquired if it could be done in Pleasanton. This provides long distance, local, and Internet service in a package. Mr. Pico said that is proposed for Pleasanton and he has received telephone calls regarding this. Mr. Tarver clarified that this issue will come back to Council for discussion of items it desires to be included in the negotiations. He suggested including the I-Net Institutional networks for the public services and our cable TV facility and improving the delivery of public educational and government programming services. Item 6e Update from Council representatives to Congestion Management Agency Mr. Pico indicated there are a couple of things happening at CMA that need Council direction. Area 4 (Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore and County) representatives had a meeting to discuss changes to the 20-year capital expenditure plan for CMA. The main issue involves the ACE train. Capital funding has been received for a third train, however there is no operating funding. CMA is suggesting that Area 4 will have to provide about $2.5 million from previously programmed funds. There is also concern about potential funding of studies with respect to the extension of BART to Livermore. It was suggested that Area 3 (Fremont) should also contribute towards the costs of the ACE program. We need more information about how these projects relate to the Tri-Valley Transportation Council's plans and funding priorities. All this is still under review and there are no formal requests ready for the Council as yet. The basic issue is whether we still want to support the Altamont Commuter Express and the possibility that the demonstration project may collapse if it does not get the additional funding. Mr. van Gelder believed the community strongly supported the ACE train, but the train is not listed in the Tri-Valley Transportation plan as a critical project. There is also strong support for extending BART to Livermore. Staff needs to prepare a report for Council on the status of the two rail projects and future funding. Approval of a third train also requires a track maintenance agreement with the railroad that could cost about $10 million. There is also a suggestion of constructing a spur to the Lawrence Livermore Lab. At least half the trips originate in Fremont and Silicon Valley and it seems logical for that area to share half the expenses. Pleasanton City Council 23 09/07/99 Meeting