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abandoned fi.eight railroad tracks to add to transit solutions for the Tri-Valley and Altamont Pass problems. The Consultant reviewed the issue without any background information fi.om the Tri- Valley. No considerations were given to political or other issues. The committee he serves on authorized a continued look at this alternative. BART will fund studies in the 1-580 corridor. The question is whether to continue to review the feasibility of the possibility. Mayor Pico reminded the committee it has reviewed the feasibility of a rail ronte through Pleasanton, down E1 Charro and through the 580 median. There was also an option of using the old railroad right of way (Iron Horse Trail in Pleasanton) to the BART station, using surface streets, crossing Santa Rita and down Owens, along with other proposals. He felt the "Colorado car" proposal may not have "fatal flaws", but there may be political opposition. There is still an option for the E1 Charro route and if they want to continue to explore the feasibility of expanding transit within the Tri-Valley area and over the Altamont Pass, he supported continuing to look at it, especially if BART is funding the study. City staff has not been involved to this point, but will be in the future. This is a very preliminary concept with no funding associated with it. It was believed it needed to be reviewed in light of the proposed rail extension from the West Pittsburg station into Antioch and Brentwood. That is proposed to be a non-traditional rail or BART rail system. If we expect to have anything done in the Tri-Valley, we need to have a viable concept to be in competition with the Antioch/Brentwood line. He assured everyone that there would never be a proposal like this for approval without significant discussion at the local level. He noted the study is extremely preliminary and many on the committee did not know it was going on. He believed the concept of a rail line extension over the Altamont connected to BART makes some sense and should be explored. He felt this would also be included in any east side study of Pleasanton. (6) Ms. Ayala referred to the mobile home park issue and asked if it would be helpful to have a Council subcommittee to meet with the park owners. Mr. Roush believed it was too early in the process to do that. First staff has to know what the owners are asking for the park and to get some financial analysis. It may be more helpful later. CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR No action was required or taken. CLOSED SESSION The closed session was held before the meeting. Pleasanton City Council 15 12/17/02 Minutes