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Ms. Mohr asked about ramp metering on 1-580 to control the number of cars that get onto the freeway. If traffic coming over the hill will fill the freeway, the ramp metering lights on our side will be red all the time and Pleasanton residents won't be able to get onto the freeway. Mr. van Geltier indicated a number of people coming from San Joaquin Valley will be getting off the freeway at Livermore and Pleasanton for jobs. That space on the freeway is then cleared for Pleasanton residents to get onto the freeway. It is very important that agreement be reached with jurisdictions on the other side of the Altamont Pass to insure that the freeway is not overloaded and we manage our side. If traffic is not managed, the freeway will meter itself. When more traffic is put on than it can handle, no one will be able to get on. Mr. van Gelder did not like the metering concept, but Caltrans will do that if necessary, and jurisdictions must have an operation plan to reasonably share the facility. It is important to stress jobs/housing balance to aid the situation. Gary Schwaegerle. 189 W. Angela, spoke in support of "fast track" light rail and suggested a station site on the San Francisco property. He was opposed to more fees on businesses. Mr. Pico thanked staff for the workshop to allow adequate time to review the transportation plan and incorporating Council's concerns in the draft letter. He realized it will be difficult to adopt a Tri-Valley transportation plan, especially because unanimity is required. Dublin has objected to tying land use to transportation decisions and he believed that dooms the plan to failure. He referred to the planned intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Fallon Road at a proposed LOS of F, which means gridlock at the intersection. The issue of fees is significant and will probably divide many jurisdictions. The fees are being considered to pay for infrastructure because there does not appear to be any other source of funding. He agreed the proposed fees are too high and is recommending modifications. It was moved by Ms. Scribner. seconded by Ms. Dennis, to approve the draft letter from ~e Mayer re tlne Tri-Valley Transport~tien Council. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Dennis, Pico, Scribner, and Mayor Tarver NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Mohr ABSTAIN: None Item 8c Police Department Service and Staffine Levels (IR 94:68) This item was continued to the meeting of November 15, 1994. 11/01/94 - 15-