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Bill Rose addressed the Council applauding the long-term goals of the Trail, but spoke to the short term goals. He indicated he sees a mindset that when a Trail is put in that it will be good for someone ranging from Lance Armstrong to someone riding a tricycle. He added commuters won't use the sidewalks and stressed the need for bicycle lanes in Pleasanton. Mayor Hosterman closed the public comment. Councilmember Sullivan noted people who are more serious about riding bikes will not ride them on sidewalks. He noted many of the sidewalks, especially through the Hacienda Business Park, have fire hydrants, signs, etc that are hazards. That area would be available to walkers, less serious riders, i.e. moms, dads, kids, would use that route and would serve that need. Option 1 or Option 2A would establish that route through town and he indicated he felt it was important to do that only if it's somewhat symbolic as an interim solution. He noted the importance of looking at bicycle lanes in town and suggested staff pursue some bike lanes along the interim route where feasible. Councilmember McGovern commented it does enhance the experience to go down to the Arroyo because it is a different type of habitat. She noted if she were going for a walk, she would not walk that walk, it is right next to Owens Drive and right next to Santa Rita, it's noisey and there are many cars. She, too, noted the need to look at the bike lanes in Pleasanton and would be supportive of adding them along portions of the temporary trail. She noted she is glad to see that this is moving forward and that it won't take seven years to complete. Councilmember Thorne agreed with what has been said. He agrees that the bike lanes need to be reviewed. He indicated he would tend to support Option 2A, indicating he would rather have atrail/bike experience rather than sidewalks and he doesn't feel the cost to do that would be that much. He would also like to see this signed as the "Route to the Iron Horse Trail" . Motion: It was m/s by Thorne/McGovern to support Option 2A Councilmember Sullivan indicated he prefers Option 1. He added in some ways this is very temporary and the expenditure of extra money for 2A will not really give you that "trail " experience that people want to have. He would like the motion to say that Council wants staff to help the Park District to prioritize this and get Option 3 moving along as best we can. Councilmember Sullivan made a substitute motion to approve Option 1 and direct staff to work proactively and diligently with the Park District to get the long-term solution in place. Councilmember Cook-Kallio indicated she supports that idea. Councilmember Sullivan clarified that his substitute motion would include the adding of bike lanes, where feasible. Mayor Hosterman seconded the motion. Councilmember McGovern indicated she will support Option 1 because it does add a difference experience. Mayor Hosterman indicated she likes the idea of moving forward with something that doesn't have to be improved, more money doesn't have to be added later, and she likes City Council Minutes 9 March 6, 2007