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CALLED TO ORDER at 4:37 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Members Present: Blaylock, Elias, Fletcher, Hashimoto, Morando, Rogers

Members Absent: Minami, Sausedo, Schulter, Stuchinsky, Tripousis, Zimmerman, Zimmermann

A quorum was not present and a Committee of the Whole was declared.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

There were no Public Presentations.

The Committee of the Whole deferred the Summary Minutes of November 12, 2003.

The Committee of the Whole deferred the Minutes of February 11, 2004.

Corrected the minutes on Page 4 of 9 to reflect that time travel from Alum Rock to First Street is 22 minutes.

Committee Staff Report

There was no Committee Staff Report.

Chairpersons Report

There was no Chaipersons Report.

BUSINESS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/GENERAL MANAGER

The Committee of the Whole received the Tasman East/Capitol Bus/Rail Service Integration Plan.

Staff noted that community meetings and outreach programs were conducted and added that attendance was low at the community meetings.  Staff noted that there are only minor changes to the plan from last months discussion and noted that VTA Board of Directors will approve the Tasman East/Capitol Bus/ Rail Service Integration plan in April 1, 2004. 

The Committee of the Whole received the Revised FY 2004 Second Quarter Performance Report.

Staff highlighted that operating expenses decreased, fare revenue increased, farebox recovery ratio improved, and the cost per hour is maintained.  Staff noted that there is almost 28 straight months of decline in ridership and added that VTAs ridership correlates with employment. 

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and commented on the recommendations for Valley Transportation Plan 2030 (VTP 2030) program allocations and project priorities.

Staff distributed attachments regarding the ten program areas of VTP 2030.   Staff reported that the allocation amounts will not change but noted that some projects will be moved up or down on the list.

Inquired about the criteria used to determine the movement of projects on the list. 

Staff noted that the VTA Board of Directors adopted criteria were used on all the program areas.   Staff added the movement of projects down the line was based on city staffs recommendation.

The Committee of the Whole reviewed and commented on the recommendation to revise Santa Clara Countys Regional Improvement Program (RIP) share of the 2004 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to move $2 million from Reach II to Reach III of the City of Santa Claras San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail, and to program $1.7 million undesignated AB 3090 replacement project commitment to the Route 152/156 Interchange project southeast of Gilroy.

The Committee of the Whole received a report on the Member Agency Endorsement of VTAs Community Design and Transportation (CDT) Program.  

Staff noted that the CDT Program received formal endorsements from every city in the county and the County.

Noted concern on insurance and parking issues with regard to attached and high-density housing.   Staff explained that the CDT Manual addresses the issue and that staff will keep on advocating for new strategies to resolve the issues. 

Complimented staff for their diligent work.

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the CAC Workplan.

Staff noted that VTA Board of Directors approved the CAC Bylaws without modification.   Staff noted that the Committee will discuss the temporary extension of the chairperson and vice chairperson as well as the Quarterly Attendance Report in the next meeting.  Staff noted correction on workplan and stated that the Final FY 04-05 CMP Work Program & Budget will be brought to the Committee in May 2004.

OTHER

Announcements

Noted concern that most of the items in the workplan are for discussion and information and only one is for Committee action.   Stated that the current workplan structure does not provide the Committee an opportunity to develop policy choices or alternatives for the Board to consider.   Noted that this may be a reason why attendance is low. 

Staff noted that more action items were on the workplan and a report regarding the change in the workplan will be presented on the April 7, 2004 meeting.

Noted concern on the attendance of the Committee Members in the meetings and inquired about ways to improve attendance.