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Engineering & Construction Manager Patterson explained this topic is being presented at the request of City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) committee/Council Member Hartnett. C/CAG is scheduled to consider approval of the Plan and any recommended revisions by the Council will be reflected. Mr. Patterson stated Rich Napier would explain the Plan and its purpose to be followed by a staff report. Rich Napier, C/CAG Executive Director, explained that the Plan is unique in that it incorporates funding sources, range of agencies, taxable plans and projects; focuses on the cumulative impact of all and whether the outcomes have met objectives of the plan. Another focus is advocating of policy strategies and not specific projects. The goal is that all the decision-maker' goals and policies will guide many of the decisions. The adoption of the Plan will be the beginning of a range of policies and strategies that over time will be implemented by the various agencies. Vice Mayor Claire stated that earlier in the day, he had dissented in the approval by the Congestion Management Advisory Committee of the recommendation to C/CAG to adopt the Plan with two revisions. The revisions were to include stronger language regarding the Dumbarton Corridor and a recommendation by a Menlo Park Co'uncil Member to charge for parking at the Millbrae and San Bruno BART stations. Vice Mayor Claire stated he felt parking fees would hinder the use of rapid transit rather than helping. Council comments included possible countywide coordination of on demand service, such as "Dasher" or other shuttle service, with SamTrans better utilized or possibly eliminated. A comparison of the Eco Pass Program in similarity to the Trans Link proposal was requested. After hearing both reports A and B, questions from Council included clarification on recommendations in the Plan such as the Dumbarton Rail Program, and whether the BART parking issue is inserted into the Plan or as a side letter. MIS Hartnett/Jordan to forward the following recommendations to C/CAG: 1. Adopt the Peninsula Transportation Plan 2010 in concept with the reservation that with respect to the electrification that we proceed to cost benefit analysis of electrification and further study the matter; 2. Urge the merging of county-wide agencies that deal with transportation and regional planning, not necessarily into one agency, but preserving the predominance of City representation and any agency that deals with transportation Issues; 3. Place the reauthorization of Measure "A" on the ballot; 4. Invest transportation money in those projects that have the greatest positive impact (similar to the method used for ranking road construction projects). The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 00-330 STUDY SESSION MINUTES November 6, 2000 PAGE 4