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introduction of the funding. The funding issues were known when the MOU was created. The Council and County voted unanimously to proceed and the community got on board in good faith. He knows the Council has had many agencies and people hammering them about abandoning the current MOU. He asked for the MOU, as currently configured, to be honored and to move forward. Janice Cain encouraged the Council to vote no on the extension. Kelly Cousins opposes extending Stoneridge, felt there were serious questions relating to the EIR and impacts, traffic issues, felt other options should be looked at, and supported moving forward on the Staples Ranch development without the extension. Tom Powers said his family are huge supporters of the proposed Sharks facility at the Staples Ranch facility, hoped the entire Staples Ranch project be planned and completed in a way that results in a successful annexation into Pleasanton. John Carroll questioned whether or not the Triangle Study said 50% of the traffic on Stoneridge Drive would be cut-through traffic if extended, having no destination within or origin in Pleasanton. Therefore, when it is said it is for Pleasanton residents, it is not genuine. He voiced concerns with delays, economic security pushes and the $6 million promised, questioned the logic behind adding a second bridge across the Arroyo Mocho and recommended keeping the $5 million for the bridge because it is not for residents. He hoped to find out more information prior to the process moving forward, noted the City was legally told it was out of compliance with CEQA and preferred re- circulating the EIR. Barry Cass opposed the extension because one neighborhood should not be forced to take the brunt of traffic, the SR 84 report makes much more sense to ease traffic, there are health, traffic, safety, air quality and noise concerns. Jan Batcheller supports Option 3 and thanked Mr. Cashman for his patience and Supervisor Haggerty for his generosity. She noted that a previous Council turned down a free SR 84, said she was upset Councilmember Sullivan continued this item, believed the process has been transparent, the item was studied for 3-4 years, we have wasted that much in property tax income, sales tax income, housing for seniors, healthy recreation for everyone, and now we have a gift of money. Regarding the San Joaquin spearscale, she said it is not listed under Federal or California endangered species act, and there is no need to save any land or move roads or buildings because of this. Also, regarding safety of the extension, she lives on the busiest street, raised three children, entertains 4 grandchildren and she never fears for their safety. Les Young said after listening, if someone is willing to put up $6 million and the City does not use it, the Council's legacy will be not be one of being smart. He said 5 years from now it will cost $12 million. He felt it makes sense to approve the extension and urged its approval. Brigitte Holling disagreed with the extension for all reasons mentioned. Paul Mooney said his opposition to the extension of Stoneridge Drive derives not because of what would happen in his backyard, but what he feels is the best thing for residents. Rongming Sun spoke in opposition to the extension of Stoneridge Drive. Rajesh Goro opposed the extension until the regional traffic improvements are made, and cited concerns with cut through traffic. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 17 February 24, 2009