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1 From: Board.Secretary Sent: Monday, June 01, :52 PM To: VTA Board of Directors; VTA Advisory Committee Members Subject: From VTA: July 6, 2015 Transit Service Changes VTA Board of Directors and VTA Advisory Committee Members: The following transit service changes will take effect on Monday, July 6, The major changes were approved by the VTA Board of Directors at their May 2015 meeting as part of the two year Transit Service Plan. If you have any questions please contact Jim Unites, Deputy Director, Service & Operations Planning at Thank you. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority 3331 N. First Street San Jose, CA MAJOR CHANGES Line 35 (Mountain View Stanford Shopping Center): On weekdays, the 10:03 p.m. southbound trip will be discontinued, and the 9:10 p.m. northbound trip will end at the Palo Alto Transit Center. Saturday service will be improved to operate every 45 minutes from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Other minor schedule changes will be made on weekday, Saturday and Sunday. Community Bus Line 48 (Los Gatos-Winchester Transit Center): On weekdays, the peak hour frequency will be reduced to 45 minutes, and service will end at approximately 7 p.m. Minor weekend schedule changes will be made. Community Bus Line 49 (Los Gatos-Winchester Transit Center): On weekdays, the peak hour frequency will be reduced to 45 minutes. On Sundays, the 5:52 p.m. northbound trip will be discontinued. Minor weekend schedule changes will be made. Line 55 (De Anza College-Great America): On weekdays, new 55X trips will operate on school days between Lakewood Village and Fremont High School in order to provide faster service. These trips will operate on Fair Oaks Ave. and bypass downtown Sunnyvale (see map). Minor weekday schedule changes will be made. On Saturdays, the 8:08 a.m. northbound trip will be split into two trips starting at 7:40 and 8:40 a.m.

2 Line 57 (West Valley College-Great America): Sunday service will be improved to operate every 30 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Line 58 (West Valley College-Alviso): Midday trips will operate hourly and be extended to Kiely & El Camino instead of turning around at De La Cruz & Aldo. Line 60 (Winchester Transit Center-Great America): Sunday service will be improved to operate every 30 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Minor weekday schedule changes will also be made. Line 89 (California Ave. Caltrain Station-Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital): New midday service will operate every minutes in both directions. The midday trips will not serve Hillview & Arastradero. Express Line 181 (Downtown San Jose- Fremont BART): On weekdays, midday service will operate every 15 minutes. On Sundays, all trips will operate to downtown San Jose. OTHER CHANGES Community Bus Line 13 (Almaden Expwy. & McKean-Ohlone/Chynoweth LRT Station): The 4:02 p.m. southbound trip will be moved 15 minutes earlier, and a new 7:04 p.m. southbound trip will be added. Other minor schedule changes will be made. Line 22 (Palo Alto-Eastridge): On Saturdays, two extra eastbound trips will be added between 10 p.m. and 12:37 a.m. An extra westbound trip will be added between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. and also at 12:49 a.m. On Sundays, an extra eastbound trip will be added between 6:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. and also at 11:16 p.m. An extra westbound trip will be added at 10:59 p.m. Other minor schedule changes will be made on weekends. Line 23 (De Anza College-Alum Rock Transit Center): On Saturdays, a new eastbound trip will start at De Anza College at 6:26 a.m., and an extra westbound trip will be added between 6:14 a.m. and 7:57 a.m. On Sundays, a new eastbound trip will start at De Anza College at 6:40 a.m., and the 6:53 a.m. eastbound trip will be moved later to start at 7:12 a.m. An extra westbound trip will be added starting at 5:35 a.m. Other minor schedule changes will be made on weekends. Line 25 (De Anza College-Alum Rock Transit Center): Major weekday schedule changes will be made. An additional bus will be added in the afternoon to improve layovers. Line 26 (Eastridge-Lockheed Martin): Minor weekday schedule changes will be made.

3 Line 31 (Evergreen Valley College-Eastridge): The bus stop location at the Eastridge Transit Center will be relocated (exchanged with Line 39). Community Bus Line 32 (San Antonio Shopping Center-Santa Clara Transit Center): Major Saturday schedule changes will be made. Community Bus Line 39 (The Villages-Eastridge): The bus stop location at the Eastridge Transit Center will be relocated (exchanged with Line 31). Minor weekday weekend schedule changes will be made. Community Bus Line 42 (Kaiser San Jose-Evergreen Valley College): On weekdays, the 6:18 p.m. northbound trip will end at Monterey & Senter. The 6:35 a.m. southbound trip will start at Silver Creek & Daniel Maloney instead of Evergreen Valley College. Line 46 (Great Mall-Milpitas High School): On weekdays, the 6:13 p.m. southbound trip will be discontinued. Minor weekday and Saturday schedule changes will be made. Line 47 (Great Mall-McCarthy Ranch): On weekdays, the 8:54 p.m. southbound trip will be discontinued, and the 8:27 p.m. northbound trip will end at Main & Calaveras. Minor weekday and weekend schedule changes will be made. Line 54 (De Anza College-Sunnyvale/Lockheed Martin): Minor weekday schedule changes will be made. Line 61 (Good Samaritan Hospital Sierra & Piedmont): On weekdays, the 9:38 p.m. northbound and the 9:16 p.m. southbound trips will be discontinued. The 5:40 a.m. southbound trip will start at the Penitencia Creek Transit Center at 5:46 a.m. Minor weekday and weekend schedule changes will be made. Line 62 (Good Samaritan Hospital Sierra & Piedmont): Minor weekday and weekend schedule changes will be made. Line 70 (Capitol LRT Station-Great Mall): On Saturdays, the 6:26 a.m. southbound trip will be split into two trips starting at 6:10 a.m. and 6:50 a.m. Minor weekday and weekend schedule changes will be made. Line 71 (Eastridge-Great Mall)- Minor weekday and weekend schedule changes will be made. Line 72 (Senter & Monterey-Downtown San Jose): On weekdays, an extra northbound trip will be added between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. to improve the frequency of service. Similarly, an extra southbound trip will be added between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Sundays, a new northbound trip will be added starting at 6:13 a.m.

4 Line 77 (Eastridge-Great Mall): Minor weekday schedule changes will be made. Line 82 (Westgate-Downtown San Jose): Sunday service will start one hour earlier and end one hour later in both directions. Community Bus Line 88 (Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital-Middlefield & Colorado): Minor schedule changes will be made to the regular schedule, and major changes will be made to Lines 88L and 88M due to changing school hours.. Express Line 103 (Eastridge Palo Alto): Minor schedule changes will be made. Express Line 182 (Palo Alto-IBM Bailey): The routing will be changed to operate on Santa Teresa Blvd. instead of Via Del Oro, San Ignacio & Bernal. Stops will be maintained at Santa Teresa & Bernal. Minor schedule changes will be made to reflect the new routing. Limited Stop Line 323 (De Anza College-Downtown San Jose): The stop at 1 st at Paseo de San Antonio will be moved to the Line 82 stop. Limited Stop Line 328 (Almaden & Via Valiente-Lockheed Martin/Moffett Park): Minor schedule changes will be made. The 4:55 p.m. southbound trip will be moved 5 minutes earlier to improve connections to other bus routes. Limited Stop Line 330 (Almaden & Via Valiente-Lockheed Martin/Moffett Park) Minor schedule changes will be made. Light Rail (Winchester-Mountain View) A temporary weekday peak hour fallback will be added at Mountain View to ensure adequate operator layovers until the traffic signal delays are fixed in the City of Santa Clara along Tasman Drive.

5 MAJOR CHANGES Community Bus Line 48 (Los Gatos-Winchester Transit Center)- On weekdays, the peak hour frequency will be reduced to 45 minutes. The 7:43 p.m northbound and the 7:20 p.m. and 8:14 p.m. southbound trips will be discontinued. Community Bus Line 49 (Los Gatos-Winchester Transit Center)- On weekdays, the peak hour frequency will be reduced to 45 minutes. On Sundays, the 5:52 p.m northbound trip will be discontinued. Line 55 (De Anza College-Great America)- On weekdays, new 55X trips will operate on school days between Lakewood Village and Fremont High School in order to provide faster service. These trips will operate on Fair Oaks Ave. and bypass downtown Sunnyvale (see map). On Saturdays, the 8:08 a.m. northbound trip will be split into two trips starting at 7:40 and 8:40 a.m. Line 57 (West Valley College-Great America)- Sunday service will be improved to operate every 30 minutes. Line 58 (West Valley College-Alviso)- Midday trips will operate hourly and be extended to Kiely El Camino instead of turning around at De La Cruz & Aldo.

6 Line 60 (Winchester Transit Center-Great America)- Sunday service will be improved to operate every 30 minutes. Line 89 (California Ave. Caltrain Station-Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital)- New midday service will operate in both directions approximately every 45 minutes. The midday trips will not serve Hillview & Arastradero. Express Line 181 (Downtown San Jose- Fremont BART) On weekdays, midday service will operate every 15 minutes. On Sundays, all trips will operate to downtown San Jose.

7 From: Board.Secretary Sent: Monday, June 01, :58 PM To: VTA Board of Directors Subject: June 4, 2015 VTA Board of Directors Meeting - Revised Agenda, Revised Agenda Item #6.22, Revised Agenda Item #7.7 VTA Board of Directors: Attached are the following items for the June 4, 2015 VTA Board of Directors Regular Meeting: 1) Revised Agenda reflecting the following change: a) Updated language for Consent Agenda Item #6.22: VTA Membership Agreement with the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SV RIA) to reflect the Joint Powers Authority name as Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority. (Please refer to the attached revised memo.) 2) Regular Agenda Item #7.7: Envision Silicon Valley Draft Goals. (Please refer to the attached memo.) Paper copies will be provided for you at the meeting. Thank you. Office of the Board Secretary 3331 N. First Street San Jose, CA board.secretary@vta.org ( ) (408) (telephone) (408) (fax)

8 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, June 4, :30 PM Board of Supervisors Chambers County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street San Jose, CA ** REVISED AGENDA ** To help you better understand, follow, and participate in the meeting, the following information is provided: Persons wishing to address the Board of Directors on any item on the agenda or not on the agenda should complete a blue card located at the public information table and hand it to the Board Secretary staff prior to the meeting or before the item is heard. Speakers will be called to address the Board when their agenda item(s) arise during the meeting and are asked to limit their comments to 2 minutes. The amount of time allocated to speakers may vary at the Chairperson's discretion depending on the number of speakers and length of the agenda. If presenting handout materials, please provide 25 copies to the Board Secretary for distribution to the Board of Directors. The Consent Agenda items may be voted on in one motion at the beginning of the meeting under Orders of the Day. If you wish to discuss any of these items, please request the item be removed from the Consent Agenda by completing a blue card at the public information table and handing it to the Board Secretary staff prior to Orders of the Day, Agenda Item #1.2. ** Changes from previous version: (Changes are in red font) 1) Updated language for Consent Agenda Item #6.22: VTA Membership Agreement with the Silicon Valley Radio Interoperability Authority (SV RIA) to reflect the Joint Powers Authority name as Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority North First Street San Jose, CA Administration Customer Service

9 AGENDA VTA Board of Directors Thursday, June 4, 2015 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions to Board Members (Government Code Section 84308) In accordance with Government Code Section 84308, no VTA Board Member shall accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than $250 from any party, or his or her agent, or from any participant, or his or her agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending before the agency. Any Board Member who has received a contribution within the preceding 12 months in an amount of more than $250 from a party or from any agent or participant shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use his or her official position to influence the decision. A party to a proceeding before VTA shall disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than $250 made within the preceding 12 months by the party, or his or her agent, to any Board Member. No party, or his or her agent, shall make a contribution of more than $250 to any Board Member during the proceeding and for three months following the date a final decision is rendered by the agency in the proceeding. The foregoing statements are limited in their entirety by the provisions of Section and parties are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law. All reports for items on the open meeting agenda are available for review in the Board Secretary s Office, 3331 North First Street, San Jose, California, (408) , the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday prior to the meeting. This information is available on our website, and also at the meeting. Any document distributed less than 72-hours prior to the meeting will also be made available to the public at the time of distribution. Copies of items provided by members of the public at the meeting will be made available following the meeting upon request. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, VTA will make reasonable arrangements to ensure meaningful access to its meetings for persons who have disabilities and for persons with limited English proficiency who need translation and interpretation services. Individuals requiring ADA accommodations should notify the Board Secretary s Office at least 48-hours prior to the meeting. Individuals requiring language assistance should notify the Board Secretary s Office at least 72-hours prior to the meeting. The Board Secretary may be contacted at (408) or board.secretary@vta.org or (408) (TTY only). VTA s home page is on the web at: or visit us on Facebook at: (408) : 中文 / Español / 日本語 / 한국어 / tiếng Việt / Tagalog. NOTE: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ACCEPT, REJECT OR MODIFY ANY ACTION RECOMMENDED ON THIS AGENDA. 70 West Hedding St., San Jose, California is served by bus lines *61, 62, 66, 181, and Light Rail. (*61 Southbound last trip is at 8:55 pm for this location.) For trip planning information, contact our Customer Service Department at (408) between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Schedule information is also available on our website, Page 2 of 10

10 AGENDA VTA Board of Directors Thursday, June 4, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1.1. ROLL CALL 1.2. Orders of the Day - approve Consent Agenda (Item #6) 2. AWARDS AND COMMENDATION There are no Awards and Commendations. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons desiring to address the Board of Directors on any item within the Board's jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to 2 minutes. The law does not permit Board action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Board action is requested, the matter can be placed on a subsequent agenda. All statements that require a response will be referred to staff for reply in writing. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no public hearings. 5. REPORTS 5.1. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Chairperson's Report. (Verbal Report) (Hadaya) 5.2. Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) Chairperson's Report. (Verbal Report) (Carr) 5.3. General Manager Report. (Verbal Report) 5.3.A. Receive Government Affairs Update Chairperson's Report. (Verbal Report) 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1. Approve the Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Minutes of May 1, Approve the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, ACTION ITEM -Ratify the appointment to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee of: (1) Colin Heyne, ex-officio member; and (2) Shiloh Ballard, ex-officio alternate member, both representing the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, for the remainder of the two-year term ending June 30, 2016 and for the succeeding term ending June 30, Page 3 of 10

11 AGENDA VTA Board of Directors Thursday, June 4, ACTION ITEM -Adopt a support position for AB 516 (Mullin), which requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to develop and implement a temporary license plate system to enable auto dealers to provide such plates at the time of sale of a vehicle ACTION ITEM -Adopt a support position for SB 16 (Beall), which proposes to generate between $2 billion-$4 billion per year in new revenues over a five-year period through a combination of funding sources to begin addressing the significant backlog of maintenance and rehabilitation projects on the state highway and local roadway systems. Further, continue to work with the author of SB 16 to ensure that any issues related to the bill that may arise as it moves through the legislative process are resolved in a manner that advances the interests of Silicon Valley ACTION ITEM -Adopt a revised Investment Policy Statement for the Santa Clara VTA Retirees Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund. The revised policy will update the Strategic Asset Allocation as recommended by the Plan s investment consultant Callan Associates and includes other minor changes ACTION ITEM -Review and accept the Fiscal Year 2015 Quarterly Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the period ending March 31, ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Fehr & Peers to provide planning and conceptual engineering services, for Part A of the Light Rail Enhancement Project, in an amount not to exceed $1,239, ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing Master Agreement with the City of Milpitas (COM) regarding city utilities and other city infrastructure to be constructed or upgraded as part of VTA s construction of the Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension (SVBX), including provisions for cost sharing ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to amend the Service Agreement with Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board in the amount of $422,600 for a new contract value of $1,482,000 to provide construction support for the Mountain View Double Track Phase II Project ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Biggs Cardosa and Associates, Inc. (BCA) to perform engineering services for the Santa Clara Caltrain Station Pedestrian/Bicyclist Undercrossing. The contract shall be for a three-year period for a total value not to exceed $790, ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Macton Corporation in the amount of $976,575, for the procurement of one (1) complete in-ground vehicle lift system for the Guadalupe Light Rail Facility Vehicle Lift Project. Page 4 of 10

12 AGENDA VTA Board of Directors Thursday, June 4, ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract amendment with URS Corporation in an amount not to exceed $482,995, increasing the total contract value to $655,172, to move from preliminary engineering into final design services and to provide design support during construction for the maintenance shop improvements at the Guadalupe Light Rail Facility ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to submit Federal Fiscal Year 2015 grant applications and execute grant agreements with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula, Section 5309 New Starts, Section 5337 Fixed Guideway and High Intensity Motorbus, and Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities funds ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to execute a fixed price contract with TransCore for the amount of $7,352,482 for the Phase 2 Express Lanes Electronic Toll Systems Integrator services. This includes $5,900,327 for the project that includes development and implementation of the Electronic Toll Systems and $1,452,155 for five years of optional maintenance services for the entire SR 237 Express Lanes corridor ACTION ITEM -Approve the Fiscal Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017 Congestion Management Work Program and budget ACTION ITEM -Adopt the 2014 Monitoring and Conformance Findings ACTION ITEM -Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager to file and execute fund transfer agreements and other necessary documents with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in order to receive Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program funds to prepare the Keyes-Story Complete Street Corridor Study ACTION ITEM -Adopt a resolution approving the project priorities for the FY2015/16 Countywide Transportation Development Act Article 3 program and approve modifications to the County Expressway Pedestrian Program ACTION ITEM -Approve the programming of FY 2015/16 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Program Manager Funds to projects ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to negotiate and enter into cooperative agreements with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), local jurisdictions, and regulatory agencies, covering planning, preliminary engineering/environmental, design, right-of-way, and construction phases for the following three projects: 1) US 101/Zanker Road/North 4th Street/Skyport Drive Interchange Project; 2) I-680 Soundwalls Project; and 3) I-280/Winchester Boulevard Improvements Project. Page 5 of 10

13 AGENDA VTA Board of Directors Thursday, June 4, ACTION ITEM -Adopt a Resolution and authorize the General Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and all other documents required for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to join a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) titled Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SV RIA). The purpose of the SV RIA is to collaboratively build a county-wide interoperable radio system. Such membership shall be contingent on VTA s participation as a full member of the JPA and its Working Committee. VTA's total cost for its share of the three-year build out of the core infrastructure would be $5,800,000, and $3,000,000 for radio hardware, for a total authorization not to exceed $8,800, ACTION ITEM -Review and receive the Auditor General's report on the Operator Scheduling Assessment ACTION ITEM -Review and receive the Auditor General's internal audit report on Investment Program Controls ACTION ITEM -Adopt a resolution amending the VTA Administrative Code, as indicated, to: (1) add to the membership of the Technical Advisory Committee an ex-officio position representing the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC); and (2) add provisions to more clearly define the membership requirements of VTA policy advisory boards. Also, amend the bylaws of the Technical Advisory Committee to add the MTC ex-officio position INFORMATION ITEM -Review the Legislative Update Matrix INFORMATION ITEM -Receive the Monthly Investment Report for March INFORMATION ITEM -Receive the 2014 Regional Pavement Condition Summary Report INFORMATION ITEM -Receive the Development Review Quarterly Report for January to March INFORMATION ITEM -Receive a status report on the Semi-Annual Update of Bicycle Expenditure Program (BEP) projects INFORMATION ITEM -Receive information on Land Use Development Data Collection and Tracking INFORMATION ITEM -Receive an update on Bay Area regional toll operations policies INFORMATION ITEM -Receive Silicon Valley Rapid Transit (SVRT) Program Update. Page 6 of 10

14 7. REGULAR AGENDA AGENDA VTA Board of Directors Thursday, June 4, 2015 Administration and Finance Committee 7.1. ACTION ITEM -1. Adopt an updated resolution establishing rates and fares for VTA bus, light rail, and paratransit services effective January 1, 2016 including the following modifications: a. Day Pass fares to be available only through Clipper ; b. Establish new fare type for Special Event Express Bus service; 2. Authorize the General Manager to modify policy for inter-operator transfers from BART to provide a $0.50 fare credit only on Adult fares, and only when Clipper is used; and 3. Approve the Title VI Fare Equity Analysis ACTION ITEM -Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 Biennial Budget for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, Note: Motion must be approved by at least 2/3 of the Board (8 members) ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to amend the existing five year contract with the County of Santa Clara, Office of the Sheriff for supplemental law enforcement services increasing the term of the contract adding two one-year options. In addition, increase the current staffing levels adding one lieutenant and four deputies to provide for 24/7/365 coverage and add funds to support special events (including Super Bowl 50) and travel as necessary. The estimated increase for this contract amendment is $25,274,528 for a total contract value of $47,974, ACTION ITEM -Authorize the General Manager to execute a cost plus fixed fee contract with HNTB Corporation in an amount not to exceed $5,393,030 for an initial term of three years to perform design services for the Silicon Valley Express Lanes Program Phases 3 and 4 Project INFORMATION ITEM -Receive an incremental cost of VTA services to Levi's Stadium. Governance and Audit Committee 7.6. ACTION ITEM -Approve the Internal Audit Work Plans for a maximum amount of $398,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 and $435,000 for FY Ad Hoc Committee - Envision Silicon Valley 7.7. ACTION ITEM -Adopt the Final Draft Goals for Envision Silicon Valley. Page 7 of 10

15 8. OTHER ITEMS AGENDA VTA Board of Directors Thursday, June 4, ITEMS OF CONCERN AND REFERRAL TO ADMINISTRATION 8.2. Reports from VTA Committees, Joint Powers Boards (JPB), and Regional Commissions 8.2.A. VTA Standing Committees 8.2.B. VTA Advisory Committees 8.2.C. VTA Policy Advisory Boards (PAB) 8.2.D. Joint Powers Boards and Regional Commissions 8.3. Announcements 9. CLOSED SESSION 9.1. Recess to Closed Session A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation [Government Code Section (d)(1)] Name of Case: Hector Hernandez vs. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Case# 1-14-CV (Santa Clara County Superior Court) B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation [Government Code Section (d)(1)] Name of Case: Baljinder Rai vs. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Case# CV PSG (ND Cal.) C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section Number of Cases: 1 Page 8 of 10

16 D. Conference with Real Property Negotiators [Government Code Section ] AGENDA VTA Board of Directors Thursday, June 4, 2015 Property: North Division located at Shoreline Boulevard and La Avenida Street in Mountain View, CA (APN: ) Agency Negotiator: Bijal Patel, Deputy Director, Property Development & Management Negotiating Parties: John Igoe, Real Estate & Workplace Services Director, Google Inc. Under Negotiation: Receive information on Google s response to the Request for Proposal for Joint Development at North Division E. Conference with Real Property Negotiators [Government Code Section ] Property: Cerone Division located at 3990 Zanker Road in San Jose, CA (APN: ) Agency Negotiator: Bijal Patel, Deputy Director, Property Development & Management Negotiating Parties: Aaron Quinn, Senior Project Manager, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Under Negotiation: Terms of compensation and settlement to VTA for PG&E s gas pipeline relocation and easement at Cerone Division F. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section ) VTA Designated Representatives Bill Lopez, Director of Business Services Rudy Medina, Employee Relations Manager Raj Srinath, Chief Financial Officer Employee Organization Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 265 Page 9 of 10

17 G. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section ) AGENDA VTA Board of Directors Thursday, June 4, 2015 VTA Designated Representatives Bill Lopez, Director of Business Services Rudy Medina, Employee Relations Manager Raj Srinath, Chief Financial Officer Employee Organization Service Employees International Union, Local Reconvene to Open Session 9.3. Closed Session Report 10. ADJOURN Page 10 of 10

18 Revised Agenda Item #6.22 Date: June 1, 2015 Current Meeting: June 4, 2015 Board Meeting: June 4, 2015 BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez Director of Business Services, Bill Lopez VTA Membership Agreement with the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SV RIA) Policy-Related Action: No Government Code Section Applies: No ACTION ITEM RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution and authorize the General Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and all other documents required for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to join a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) titled Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SV RIA). The purpose of the SV RIA is to collaboratively build a county-wide inter-operable radio system. Such membership shall be contingent on VTA s participation as a full member of the JPA and its Working Committee. VTA's total cost for its share of the three-year build out of the core infrastructure would be $5,800,000, and $3,000,000 for radio hardware, for a total authorization not to exceed $8,800,000. BACKGROUND: VTA currently owns, operates and maintains a land mobile radio (LMR) system to support its transit and public safety communication needs. This T-Band radio system is an older analog system running on the UHF 450 MHz frequency and is increasingly failing to meet VTA s operational and technological requirements, including a lack of interoperability with regional public safety agencies. In addition, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to reclaim the radio frequencies VTA is currently using as part of its national narrowbanding initiative. This mandate requires licensees such as VTA to operate more efficiently, either on narrower channel bandwidths or increased voice paths on existing channels. This will require a substantial investment in VTA s radio infrastructure. To replace the entire radio system is estimated to cost over $20 million. The current VTA system has no ability to communicate with other public safety agencies or other local radio 3331 North First Street San Jose, CA Administration Customer Service

19 Revised Agenda Item #6.22 systems partners. The current lack of interoperability is a major communications gap during large scale events such as Super Bowl 50, as well as a problem in responding to emergencies or natural disasters. VTA is an essential part of disaster response in the county and responds to all major emergencies. The Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SV RIA) is an independent Joint Powers Authority (JPA) set up to build a county-wide radio system using the 700 MHz frequency, built with state of the art P-25 digital radio technology. VTA and the SV RIA have been in discussions regarding the proper role for VTA as a partner in this project. The SV RIA project is on-going and areas of north Santa Clara County are currently utilizing the new system. The cities of Santa Clara and Sunnyvale are also using this new system. Radio performance and coverage from the new system have been exceptional. VTA s membership in SV RIA would be a key advantage in providing safe and effective service for Super Bowl 50 and for all future events or emergencies. DISCUSSION: The advantages to VTA in joining the SV RIA Joint Powers Board are significant, including radio interoperability with all public safety agencies in the county and eliminating costly delays and confusion in emergency situations. Membership in the SV RIA would provide VTA an opportunity to participate in a proven system with up to date technology and enjoy the cost benefits of a collaborative effort with the other members. It would also eliminate the need to apply for Radio Spectrum in a competitive environment to meet the federal "narrowbanding" mandate. VTA supports every major incident, event and/or emergency in Santa Clara County (including the upcoming Super Bowl 50). Radio voice communication is a key component of effective logistics and transportation. Membership in the proposed system will allow VTA to coordinate its efforts and communications with our regional partners, a capability that our current radio system does not offer. VTA has been meeting with its local partners and regional radio staff, and is now confident that Santa Clara County and all the member cities and towns have committed to funding this important project. With this funding in place, it is no longer preferable for VTA to acquire an independent system. As the third largest participant, VTA s membership in the SV RIA also makes the overall project more affordable to all the other agencies and members. To ensure VTA s needs and special transit radio requirements are addressed VTA should become a voting member with two seats on both the SV RIA Joint Powers Board and SV RIA working committee. VTA staff has commitments from the SV RIA management team that they support this change to the current structure. If the Board authorizes this action, VTA and SV RIA staff will work toward amending the SV RIA Joint Powers Authority document to make VTA a full voting member. For reference, Attachments 1 (Resolution number ) and 2 (Resolution number ) are previously approved SV RIA Resolutions by the SV RIA Board of Directors on this topic. Page 2 of 4

20 Revised Agenda Item #6.22 In anticipation of the VTA Board action, recently the SV RIA board has passed Resolution number amending its Bylaws to require that if VTA joins SV RIA one member of the SV RIA Board must also be a member of the VTA Board, and that VTA will be a "PARTICIPANT" in the SV RIA until the SV RIA JPA is amended to make VTA a full SV RIA voting member. This Resolution also gives VTA a voting presence (also two members; appointed by VTA's General Manager) on the Working Committee. VTA s General Counsel has reviewed the SV RIA JPA document and has not identified any legal issues that would preclude VTA s membership in the SV RIA. Recommended Conditions of VTA s Continued Membership in th SV RIA: 1. VTA will be one of the largest members of the SV RIA, therefore must have a voting position on the SV RIA Board, i.e. two Directors representing VTA. These members are designated as follows: One seat from the current VTA Board who is an elected official and whose City does not currently have a board position on the SV RIA board; and one seat that is either the General Manager of VTA or his/her designated executive-level staff person. Both appointments must be approved by the VTA Board. 2. VTA must have a voting presence (also two members) in the Working Committee assigned by VTA's General Manager or Chief Information Officer. 3. VTA must have adequate voice channels assigned across the entire county to support its current and future communications and operational needs. 4. VTA radio traffic must have equal priority with all other members, i.e. VTA must be regarded as Public Safety. In addition, VTA and SV RIA should explore an emergency backup data solution. Staff recommends VTA Board approval of Attachment 4, a Resolution requesting membership in the SV RIA; Attachment 3, the Memorandum of Understanding that would approve the infrastructure payments to SV RIA; and all other documents, contracts and task order agreements. These commitments total an aggregate spending authorization value not to exceed $8,800,000. If authorized, VTA staff will work with the SV RIA and its members in good faith to secure an amendment to the SV RIA JPA allowing VTA to become a full representative and voting member. Any such amendment will be brought back to the VTA Board for consideration and action. ALTERNATIVES: VTA could continue to own and operate a stand-alone county-wide radio system. This option is not recommended due to the beneficial economies of scale available if VTA joins the regional SV RIA project, as well as the fact that our commitments to supporting large scale events and emergencies make it imperative to be a part of regional interoperable radio system. FISCAL IMPACT: The infrastructure cost to VTA is estimated at $1.8M per year for the next 3 years, for a total of $5.4M. VTA is also responsible for $3.0M in replacement radio equipment. Annual maintenance costs, estimated at $740K, would be required starting in FY19. Page 3 of 4

21 Revised Agenda Item #6.22 Appropriation for the first two payments of $1.8 million dollars each are included in the FY15 Adopted and FY16 and FY17 Proposed VTA Transit Fund Capital Budgets. Appropriation for subsequent capital and maintenance obligations will be included in future operating and capital budgets. STANDING COMMITTEE DISCUSSION/RECOMMENDATION: The Transit Planning and Operation received this board memo at its May 20, 2015, meeting. The Committee of the Whole recommended that this item be placed on the Board s consent agenda for June 4, Prepared by: Richard Bertalan Memo No ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 (PDF) Attachment 2 (PDF) Attachment 3 (PDF) Attachment 4 (PDF) Page 4 of 4

22 7.7 Date: June 1, 2015 Current Meeting: May 22, 2015 Board Meeting: June 4, 2015 BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Ad Hoc Committee - Envision Silicon Valley General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez Transportation Planning Manager Scott Haywood Envision Silicon Valley Draft Goals Policy-Related Action: No Government Code Section Applies: No ACTION ITEM RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Final Draft Goals for Envision Silicon Valley. BACKGROUND: One of the first tasks in the Envision Silicon Valley process is to develop goals and principles for the program. The principles provide a framework for staff and the community to guide our activities. The principles help us determine if a potential project is consistent with the values we have established. The goals detail the end result that the community wishes to achieve with a potential new revenue stream. The goals and principles were developed through an iterative process with VTA s advisory committees and stakeholder groups over the past several months. The process began at the November 2014 Ad-hoc Committee for Envision Silicon Valley meeting with the introduction of draft goals and principles. The goals and principles were then taken to the stakeholder groups and advisory committees for their review and feedback. Below is a summary of the process: November Presented draft goals to Ad-hoc Committee for Envision Silicon Valley. November Stakeholder groups received draft goals and principles and provided input through a group exercise. January Presented summary of the input received from the stakeholder groups regarding the goals and principles to the Ad-hoc Committee for Envision Silicon Valley and received their 3331 North First Street San Jose, CA Administration Customer Service

23 7.7 feedback. January Presented the same summary to the advisory committees and received their feedback. February Presented revised draft goals and principles to stakeholder groups and received their feedback. March/April Based on the input from the stakeholder groups, the goals and principles were further refined and presented to the advisory committees for additional feedback. Furthermore, staff received comments from other organizations and interested parties. The final draft is a reflection of the ideas and overall vision expressed by the community through this intensive outreach process. DISCUSSION At the April 29 and May 22 meetings of the Ad-hoc Committee for Envision Silicon Valley, the refined goals and principles were presented. Committee members noted that the relationship between the goals and principles was unclear and that the goals should be presented as succinct as possible. In order to enhance the clarity and avoid potential confusion, the Board is asked to adopt the draft goals. It is important to note that these goals incorporate all the principles that were established. At the committee's request, staff has worked to provide a concise statement reflecting the principles through the recommended draft goals. Staff modified the goals to ensure that all the draft principles were captured in the goals. Staff combined some goals where appropriate and simplified the language. With these changes, staff is recommending that the committee adopt the revised goals. Once adopted by the Board, staff will generate metrics to measure potential projects and determine how well each project meets each goal. Staff will work with the Ad-hoc Committee for Envision Silicon Valley in the coming months to develop the metrics. ALTERNATIVES: The Board could modify the proposed goals or reject them entirely in order to propose other principles and goals. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the goals. Prepared by: Scott Haywood Memo No ATTACHMENTS: ESV goals (PDF) Page 2 of 2

24 7.7.a Draft Goals and Strategies Envision Silicon Valley Goal: Enhance Safety Prioritize projects that address safety concerns. All projects will result in a safe, reliable and comfortable transportation system. Goal: Provide Congestion Relief and Improve Transportation Efficiency Improve regional connectivity and seamless travel. Improve transit service and travel times to meet demand. Relieve roadway, highway and expressway bottle necks and minimize traffic in residential neighborhoods. Goal: Expand Transportation Choices and Improve Travel Experience Use technology to improve the transportation experience. Provide amenities to attract transit riders. Deliver high quality bicycle and pedestrian projects that close gaps, provide trail connections and promote countywide connectivity. All transit and roadway projects should take into consideration geographic equity. Goal: Expand Transit Ridership and Continue to Promote Quality Transit for Everyone Including Low-income Areas Prioritize transit programs and projects for commuters, students, seniors, people with disabilities, economically disadvantaged and all who choose to use public transit. Support equitable development by promoting transit-oriented development that includes affordable housing and prevents displacement.

25 7.7.a Goal: Actively Promote Healthy Communities, Environmental Sustainability and Plan for the Next Generation Projects will promote healthy communities and a high quality of life especially in communities marked by poor health outcomes. Projects should help minimize Green House Gas Emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled. Goal: Improve System Financial Sustainability and Maintenance Increase maintenance funding for roadways, sidewalks, bike lanes, pedestrian paths and transit stops. Leverage new revenues with other funding sources to attract private investment and outside grant funds. Strategically apply new local fund sources to underfunded project categories. All projects and programs must have high levels of support from the residents of Santa Clara County. Goal: Continue to Support Silicon Valley s Economic Vitality Projects should stimulate economic development, encourage investment and provide employment opportunities including disadvantaged communities. Ensure land-use decisions are consistent with transportation project priorities. Projects should benefit economic vitality and sustainability of Silicon Valley to the benefit of all residents and businesses.

26 From: Board.Secretary Sent: Thursday, June 04, :28 PM To: Board.Secretary Subject: June 4, 2015 VTA Board of Directors Meeting - Revised Agenda Item #6.1, Public Comments on Agenda Item #7.7, and Public Comment on Closed Session Item #9.1.G VTA Board of Directors: Attached are the following items for the June 4, 2015 VTA Board of Directors Regular Meeting: 1) Revised Consent Agenda Item #6.1: Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Minutes of May 1, ) Public comments received regarding Regular Agenda Item #7.7: Envision Silicon Valley Draft Goals 3) Public comment received regarding Closed Session Item #9.1.G: Conference with Labor Negotiators SEIU, Local 521 Copies of all materials attached herein will be provided for you at the meeting. Thank you. Office of the Board Secretary 3331 N. First Street San Jose, CA board.secretary@vta.org ( ) (408) (telephone) (408) (fax)

27 Revised Agenda Item #6.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP MEETING Friday, May 1, 2015 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority s (VTA) Board of Directors was called to order by Chairperson Woodward at 8:36 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, San José, California ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Status Jason Baker Board Member Present Jeannie Bruins Alternate Board Member Present Larry Carr Alternate Board Member Absent Magdalena Carrasco Board Member Present Cindy Chavez Vice Chairperson Present Dave Cortese Alternate Board Member Absent Jose Esteves Board Member Present Rose Herrera Board Member Present Ash Kalra Board Member Present Johnny Khamis Board Member Absent Rich Larsen Board Member Absent Sam Liccardo Board Member Present Jamie Matthews Alternate Board Member Absent Howard Miller Alternate Board Member Absent Raul Peralez Alternate Board Member Present David Whittum Board Member Present Perry Woodward Chairperson Present Ken Yeager Board Member Present A quorum was present. 2. CLOSED SESSION 2.1. Recessed to Closed Session at 8:37 a.m. Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section Number of Cases: 1 Board Member Liccardo arrived at the meeting at 8:41 a.m North First Street San Jose, CA Administration Customer Service

28 Board Member Yeager arrived at the meeting at 8:48 a.m. Board Member Herrera arrived at the meeting at 8:50 a.m. Board Member Peralez arrived at the meeting at 8:59 a.m. Board Member Kalra arrived at the meeting at 9:06 a.m Reconvened to Open Session at 9:44 a.m Closed Session Report MINUTES VTA Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Friday, May 1, 2015 Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section Number of Cases: 1 Rob Fabela, General Counsel, reported that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Edward Mason, Interested Citizen, asked for clarification of No Smoking signs at transit stations/shelters and recommended public education on the policy. Marie Bernard, Sunnyvale Community Services Executive Director, commented on the success of VTA s Transit Assistance Program (TAP) and urged the Board to continue funding the program, including the associated administrative costs. She also expressed concern about the lack of transit service to their office. Nuria I. Fernandez, General Manager and CEO, offered clarification that the TAP was initially a pilot program and has been approved for an extension by the Board through Margaret Okuzumi, Interested Citizen, provided suggestions regarding the Envision Silicon Valley goals, noting: 1) include reduction of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) within Santa Clara County (County); 2) conduct California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis of projects to determine worthiness; and 3) align with State transportation plan. Tammy Dhanota, Chairperson, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 521 VTA Chapter, introduced members of the SEIU negotiating team and urged the Board to invest in VTA s employees, envision equality, and envision livable wages. 4. WORKSHOP ITEMS 4.1. FY 2016 and 2017 Proposed Biennial Budget Ms. Fernandez provided a brief introduction of the staff presentation. Revised Agenda Item #6.1 Page 2 of 7

29 MINUTES VTA Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Friday, May 1, 2015 Raj Srinath, Chief Financial Officer, provided the staff report, noting: 1) key elements of the proposed biennial budget; 2) brief overview of cost cutting measures; 3) overview of VTA transit operating budget; and 4) overview of sales tax revenues and growth rate scenarios. Jim Unites, Deputy Director of Service and Operations Planning, provided a presentation on major VTA transit operating assumptions, highlighting: 1) overview of proposed service levels and service changes; and 2) projected ridership for bus and light rail. Board Member Liccardo expressed concern on budget assumptions related to sales tax projections and urged the Board to lean towards conservative figures. Mr. Srinath noted that the proposed budget used the Most Likely scenario, and that high technology companies in the region are doing well overall. Board Member Liccardo left the meeting at 10:16 a.m. Revised Agenda Item #6.1 Vice Chairperson Chavez made the following recommendations: 1) asked that MuniServices provide a presentation on how the assumptions were derived; 2) consider ranges to allow for flexibility; and 3) lay out reserves policy relative to budget recommendations. Board Member Whittum expressed a similar concern to Board Member Liccardo, noting it would be helpful to understand where growth is happening in the region. Board Member Herrera asked if there was a mechanism to revisit the budget assumptions based on how the economy may change. She also expressed concern on the volatility of sales tax revenues and suggested to consider expansion of the base tax to improve revenue stream. Board Member Kalra noted VTA s Sales Tax Stabilization Fund could be used to manage fluctuations in sales tax receipts. He further commented the importance of VTA providing vital services throughout the County, and a budget approach that is too conservative could limit VTA s role in offering, or effectively expanding, those services. Mr. Srinath noted that the Pessimistic scenario in the proposed budget could lead to a 1.7% reduction in services offered. Members of the Board and staff continued the discussion regarding capital budget and how it is reflected in the budget documents. Vice Chairperson Chavez requested additional information on ending fund balance relative to the operating budget. Upon query of Members of the Board, Ms. Fernandez noted that periodic reports on expenses and revenues are presented to VTA s Administration and Finance (A&F) Committee. If there is a dramatic decrease, staff would propose budget adjustments to the Board for approval. Ali Hudda, Deputy Director of Accounting, offered clarification on the administrative support costs of emergency assistance network (EAN) providers. Page 3 of 7

30 MINUTES VTA Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Friday, May 1, 2015 He noted that the TAP, administered by EAN providers, is funded through a combination of grant programs and subsidies. Support costs to administer the TAP are paid for by VTA through the County, and VTA s proposed budget supports this program through Fiscal Year Carol Lawson, Fiscal Resources Manager, provided a presentation on proposed changes to fare policies. Discussion ensued on the following topics: 1) financial impact of the BART Transfer Policy; 2) ways to recover VTA costs of providing transit service to Levi s Stadium events, including third-party subsidies and increase in express bus fares through the charter service process; and 3) farebox recovery. Board Member Whittum noted that a price-demand analysis could be helpful in determining express bus fares for special events. He also requested additional information outlining VTA s costs associated with supporting events at Levi s Stadium. Board Member Carrasco left the meeting at 10:43 a.m. Vice Chairperson Chavez left the meeting at 10:48 a.m. Ms. Lawson continued with the staff presentation noting the following: 1) overview of major operating assumptions concerning labor and benefits, diesel fuel, paratransit, and contribution to regional partners; 2) debt portfolio for bonds secured by 1976 sales tax; and 3) overview of transit operating assumption risks and transit capital budget. Mr. Hudda provided an overview of VTA transit unrestricted net assets, including impact of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 68 (GASB 68). Board Member Esteves recommended that staff include goals and actuals for the reserves in future reports. Ms. Lawson proceeded with the staff report, covering an overview of the 2000 Measure A Program operating and capital budget, and debt portfolio for bonds secured by 2000 Measure A. Board Member Herrera requested additional information concerning funding status projections for the pension funds as it relates to GASB 68. John Ristow, Director of Planning and Program Development, provided an overview of the following: 1) Congestion Management Program budget projections, noting revenue sources, expense categories, and work program elements; 2) Valley Transportation Plan (VTP) Highway Improvement Program, noting appropriations by funding source and project category; and 3) Silicon Valley Express Lanes Program, noting proposed designated reserves. Board Member Kalra left the meeting at 11:09 a.m. Revised Agenda Item #6.1 Board Member Esteves expressed concern on the impact of express lanes to local traffic. Page 4 of 7

31 MINUTES VTA Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Friday, May 1, 2015 Board Member Whittum referred to Board Member Esteves comments and noted a request by member of the Congestion Management Program and Planning (CMPP) Committee to bring back a discussion on revenues and impacts of the 237 Express Lanes to a future CMPP meeting. Ms. Lawson concluded the staff presentation, noting scheduled community outreach and committee meetings to discuss the proposed budget. Upon query of Alternate Board Member Bruins, Ms. Fernandez suggested MuniServices could provide a presentation at the May 21, 2015, A&F Committee Meeting, and subsequently at the June 4, 2015, Board of Directors Meeting, to respond to questions or concerns. Board Member Whittum expressed support for the TAP and funding allocation for the EAN providers. He requested that any issues related to the TAP funding be brought to the Board for discussion. On order of Chairperson Woodward and there being no objection, the Board of Directors reviewed and discussed the Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 Proposed Biennial Budget El Camino Real BRT Project Board Member Whittum provided written comments concerning El Camino Real Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), which included questions to staff, project alternatives, and myths of El Camino Real BRT. John Ristow, Director of Planning and Program Development, provided a brief overview of the El Camino Real BRT Project and proceeded with the presentation, highlighting: 1) work to date; 2) project alternatives and summary of the benefits of BRT; 3) overview of traffic analysis conducted; and 4) next steps, noting independent peer review of the travel demand model used in the traffic analysis. Mr. Ristow added that staff is in the process of drafting a technical memorandum in response to formal comments received on the project s Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (DEIR). Public Comment Revised Agenda Item #6.1 Cam Acker, Interested Citizen and VTA Committee for Transit Accessibility (CTA) Member, provided the following comments: 1) expressed concern on safety and station accessibility for disabled passengers with the dedicated BRT lane alternative; and 2) expressed support for the mixed-flow alternative. Calum You, Interested Citizen, expressed support for BRT with dedicated lanes to address mobility issues of students and the transit-dependent community. John Zhao, Interested Citizen, expressed concern on climate change issues and expressed support for appealing public transportation options and dedicated BRT lanes. Page 5 of 7

32 MINUTES VTA Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Friday, May 1, 2015 Bret Andersen, Interested Citizen, provided the following comments: 1) expressed concern on the project s impact to local traffic; 2) expressed support for dedicated lane alternative and noted importance of integrating BRT with local and regional transportation improvement efforts; and 3) urged staff to continue community outreach efforts. Chris Lepe, TransForm, noted outreach efforts by many advocacy groups in support of the El Camino Real BRT Project and provided suggestions to enhance project concepts to ensure it meets the needs of the community. Charisse Ma Lebron, Working Partnership USA, commented that BRT with dedicated lanes could support growth along the corridor and support low income workers who rely on public transportation. Ms. Okuzumi expressed concern on how the El Camino Real BRT Project might affect VTA bus line 22. She suggested combining line 22 with BRT on dedicated lanes with more frequency and service. Alternate Board Member Peralez left the meeting at 11:33 a.m. Revised Agenda Item #6.1 Greg Coladonato, Interested Citizen, provided the following comments: 1) expressed support for efficient mass transit along El Camino Real; 2) expressed concern on cost-benefit of dedicated BRT lanes and its effects to Mountain View residents; and 3) offered the following suggestions for project alternatives: a) convert El Camino Real s right-hand lanes to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes during rush hours; and b) use cutouts instead of bulbouts. Board Member Esteves left the meeting at 11:45 a.m., the quorum was lost, and a Committee of the Whole was declared. Board Member Whittum offered the following comments: 1) suggested a process adjustment to study different or modified alternatives; 2) suggested to consider restriction on travel lanes, similar to the HOV lane concept; 3) noted that bus frequency is as important as travel time savings; 4) noted the City of Sunnyvale s opposition to dedicated lanes and its support for mixed-flow and cutouts; 5) expressed concern that the El Camino Real Rapid Transit Policy Advisory Board did not meet in the last two years and was not able to weigh in on the project alternatives; and 6) stated north/south transit improvements along El Camino Real is important for the cities along the corridor. Upon query of Members of the Board, Mr. Ristow provided a brief overview of the process in which project alternatives in the DEIR were considered and farebox recovery relative to ridership and the dedicated lane alternative. Board Member Herrera commented that El Camino Real presents the best opportunity for dedicated lane BRT due to high ridership along the corridor, and noted the importance of understanding rider demographics and travel patterns to ensure people are connected to where they need to go. She further noted the importance of addressing concerns raised by cities along the corridor. Page 6 of 7

33 5. OTHER ITEMS MINUTES VTA Board of Directors Workshop Meeting Friday, May 1, 2015 Board Member Baker expressed concern on cost-benefit of project alternatives as opposed to a full BRT implementation. Alternate Board Member Bruins expressed support for continued collaborative discussions between VTA and local agencies along El Camino Real, and asked how VTA could maximize relevant Advisory Committees and Advisory Boards to address inquiries and concerns. Board Member Whittum suggested further discussion on this item. On order of Chairperson Woodward, the Board of Directors received findings from the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Analysis and discussed next steps for the El Camino Real Bus Rapid Transit Project ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no Announcements. 6. ADJOURNMENT Revised Agenda Item #6.1 On order of Chairperson Woodward and there being no objection, the Board of Directors Workshop Meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Oblena, Board Assistant VTA Office of the Board Secretary Page 7 of 7

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36 Loma Prieta Chapter serving San Mateo, Santa Clara & San Benito Counties June 3, 2015 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Ad Hoc Committee RE: Envision Silicon Valley Draft Goals Dear Committee members: Thank you for working through the process of visioning the goals for Silicon Valley. I am writing to express concern with a couple of goals. The goal on congestion relief calls for relieving congestion on roadway, highway and expressway bottlenecks. I hope that the other goals will inform how this goal is translated into policy. In the past this goal was met with roadway widening- a response opposed by the Sierra Club. Subsequent analysis has shown that the relief is temporary due to induced driving. The resultant increase in Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) has been shown to be a major cause of greenhouse gases from this region. Even the California Environmental Quality Act has been amended to require VMT reduction instead of bottleneck relief 1. Within the same goal on congestion relief transit is weakly represented. The goal to improve transit service and travel times to meet demand should be strengthened by making transit times completive with single occupant vehicles. Ensuring a functioning network for all mobility modes, to provide a useful alternative to the automobile, would be a welcome first step. Thank you for your consideration and an overall vision that would complement the future of the region. Respectively Submitted, Gladwyn d Souza Chair, Transportation Committee, Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club East Bayshore Road, Suite 204, Palo Alto, CA Tel: (650)