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felt a two lane road to the development was better to allow Standard Pacific to proceed with its development, and wait for further decisions until the study is complete. Bob Cordtz, 262 W. Angela Street, referred to a remark that Livermore was satisfied with the plan and asked who in Livermore does Pleasanton have to satisfy: Council, staff, or whatever? Mr. Swift said staff has been working with the Livermore Planning Department, Public Works and traffic engineers in the discussion. The northern alignment coincides with their planning documents and right of way acquisitions. Mayor Pico indicated that the Livermore/Pleasanton Liaison Committee has been discussing this issue and the Livermore representatives have expressed strong concern that Pleasanton continue with the connection of Jack London to Stoneridge. David Harris, 1243 OrloffDrive, supported the northern alignment. He felt the real decision of Council was whether to accept the option on the property from Standard Pacific. In the seven years he has lived in Pleasanton, he has resided on both sides of the town. Since the development of Ruby Hill, he has been waiting for an east/west connection to link that area. He said there is a major traffic problem on Santa Rita Road and at Valley Avenue. If Stoneridge is not extended and the General Plan completed, there will be even more impact on Valley Avenue. It will have to be expanded and another left turn lane added. He asked if fees are being collected for the extension of Stoneridge. Mr. Swirl said the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan funding mechanism would provide for the furore extension, if that is decided. Mr. Harris said since fees are being collected, then Council should just proceed with the extension and don't put it to a vote of the people. Take the responsibility the citizens have given you. Judy Symcox, 1450 Groth Circle, strongly supported extending Stoneridge Drive to the east to E1 Charro. Pleasanton has one of the finest west coast job centers yet it is still in the Dark Ages as far as traffic circulation. She favored the northerly alignment or whatever is the simplest way to get the road through. She felt the road should have been constructed long ago. Her main concern was that Stoneridge connect to E1 Charro and she did not care if there is a connection to the freeway. In Pleasanton, Councilmembers are not elected by districts. She believed the Council should serve the whole city and decide what is best for the entire community. Completing the General Plan is in the best interest of the community. Valley Avenue is at its peak and it is considerably narrower than Stoneridge Drive. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Ms. Ayala, to leave the Specific Plan alignment unchanged across the Standard Pacific site (northerly route option) and direct staff to continue working to complete the East Pleasanton Circulation Study. Pleasanton City Council 16 11/06/01 Minutes