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Ms. Dennis asked to have a copy of the report sent to Carl Pretzel. who brought this up at a previous Council meeting. She wanted to encourage citizen involvement. Mr. Tarver also wanted to distribute the report to the Legislative representatives to inform them of the issues as well as to the State Board of Equalization and Johan Kles. Ms. Acosta also felt it would be useful for the local Chambers of Commerce to take a position on this issue, It was moved by Mr. Pico, seconded by Ms. Ayala, to approve the staff recommendation to send a letter of protest to the State Controller. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Dennis. Pico, and Mayor Tarver NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Michelotti ABSTAIN: None 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Mr. Pico announced that he has been appointed the Vice Chair of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (CMA). The CMA is divided into four areas and Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin is Area 4. There is a special Area 4 meeting called for Thursday, October 7th, 11:00 a.m., in Oakland. This is a joint meeting with Area 3 (Fremont) and Area 4 to discuss funding operational costs of the third train for the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE). The capital improvements have been funded, but there is no money for operating expenses. CMA is suggesting that Areas 3 and 4 reallocate $7 million from previously allocated projects. Area 3 wants the allocation to be based on ridership rather than an equal share of the expenses. The money must come from BART, freeway improvements, etc. in the next two to three years. The operating money projected to fund the ACE train is pan of the Measure B reauthorization, which has been delayed and may not be voted on for some time. There is a need to cover the operating shortfall in the meantime. Mr. Pico wanted to make Council aware of these discussions. No final decision can be made until more information is available regarding the reallocation or the method to determine the percentage of participation. Mayor Tarver agreed more information was necessary. He still wants to pursue the West Dublin BARI station. He has heard $15 million is being spent on enlarging the East Dublin BART parking lot. He feels the focus is being lost from the West Dublin station and the recommendations of the environmental document. He would like more information on these expenditures. He remembers discussions about BART coming to the Valley and the alternatives to BART that were proposed. He still would like to review less expensive alternatives than extending BART at $50 million per mile. He knows there is a lot of support for the Livermore extension and he hoped there is 16 10/05/99 Pleasanton City Council Minutes