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Ms. Tinfow responded that at the time the study was conducted it was only for a specific amount of time and not for a full year. Mr. Thorne asked how long? Mr. Fialho responded that it was for about two to three weeks following the opening of the Callippe Preserve Golf Course. Mr. Sullivan inquired about the members of the committee. He believed it should focus on residents that live in the Happy Valley. Depending on the decision regarding the Bypass Road, it would also affect residents on Sycamore Creek Way. He felt that the neighborhood should have some representation on the committee as well. Ms. Tinfow responded that the Sycamore Creek neighborhood could be involved and that the report was written open-ended to provide Council the opportunity to give direction as to the membership on the committee. Mr. Fialho stated the concept of the Blue Ribbon Committee was to get participants at the table. Staff acknowledges upfront that consensus may be difficult to reach but, at a minimum, the Committee will be talking about options, and solutions and potential funding. He stated it was important for staff to identify geographical representation throughout the Happy Valley area. Staff has concentrated on the unincorporated area but he felt since Sycamore Creek Way is the original alignment for the Bypass Road, those residents should have representation on the Committee as well as Greenbriar and the Sportono family. Mr. Brozosky questioned the number of vehicles in the report that reflected an increase of over 50% and inquired what period of time this survey was conducted. Ms. Tinfow responded the data compares 2001 vs. 2005. Mr. Brozosky inquired if the 700-car increase was per day or per week? Ms. Tinfow believed it was per day but would check with the Public Works Department who conducted the study. Rob Wilson, Director of Public Works, informed Ms. Tinfow that it was average daily traffic. Mayor Hosterman invited public comments. Kevin Close a Happy Valley resident inquired why an amendment to Resolution 03-008 was needed without any report of progress from the original resolution. He further requested a report from staff that outlines the outcome of the original resolution. In regards to the traffic numbers that the report reflected, he felt that once the weather was warmer those numbers would increase dramatically. He also indicated he supported the Blue Ribbon Committee as a short term answer in getting traffic calming or other solutions for the serious traffic problems in the area. He felt the long-term solution for the Bypass Road was to support the essence of the Happy Valley Specific Plan and keep the semi-rural atmosphere in the area. Pleasanton City Council Minutes 4 03/21/06