Citizens Advisory Committee and 2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Committee

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting begins at 4:30 PM

2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) meeting begins at conclusion of the Citizens Advisory Committee meeting but no earlier than 5:00 PM

Conference Room B-104
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
3331 North First Street
San Jose, California

Agenda

1.	CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2.	ORDERS OF THE DAY
3.	PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda.  Speakers are limited to 2 minutes.  The law does not permit Committee action or extended discussion on any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances.  If Committee 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.	Receive Committee Staff Report.  (Verbal Report)  (Lawson)
5.	Receive Chairperson’s Report.  (Verbal Report)  (Schulter)
BUSINESS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/ GENERAL MANAGER
COMBINED CAC AND 2000 MEASURE A CITIZENS WATCHDOG COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDAS
6.	Approve the Minutes of October 10, 2007.
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA
7.	Receive the Programmed Projects Quarterly Monitoring Report for July-September 2007.  (Ristow) Attachment A: Progress Summary Sheet for Funds Expiring in 2008 Attachment B: Programmed Projects Quarterly Monitoring Report, July - September 2007 (ADA Version) Attachment B: Programmed Projects Quarterly Monitoring Report, July - September 2007 (Printer Friendly Version)
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR AGENDA
8.	Appoint a nominating subcommittee to identify Committee members interested in serving as a chairperson or vice chairperson for 2008.  (Lawson)
9.	Review and discuss the September 13, 2007 Joint Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)/Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Workshop Topics and Participant’s Comments, Concerns, and Suggested Potential Recommendations.  (Lawson) Attachment A: Organizational and Financial Assessment Technical Memorandum Attachment B: Memorandum of State Auditor Work Plan
2000 MEASURE A CITIZENS WATCHDOG COMMITTEE REGULAR AGENDA
10.	Receive the 2000 Measure A Transit Improvement Program Quarterly Progress Report – September 2007.  (Collins)
11.	Receive the 2000 Measure A Transit Improvement Program Quarterly Cost Report – September 2007.  (Collins)
12.	Discuss the publication of completed projects prior to the collection of Measure A Sales tax. (Verbal Report) (Lawson) (deferred from the October 2007 Meeting)
13.	Approve the recommended publication strategy for the inaugural Citizens Watchdog Committee’s (CWC) Annual Report, to fulfill the Committee’s ballot-specified responsibility of publishing its annual report in local newspaper.  Also, authorize the General Manager to expend up to $20,000 in 2000 Measure A Transit Improvement Program funds to publish the inaugural Annual Report in local newspapers to implement the publication strategy approved by the Committee.  (Lawson)
14.	Receive Status of Bid Process for Independent Auditor.  (Verbal Report) (Lawson)
COMBINED CAC AND CITIZENS WATCHDOG COMMITTEE ITEMS
15.	Review the CAC and the 2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Work Plan. (Lawson)
OTHER
16.	Announcements
17.	ADJOURN

NOTE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: In order to establish a quorum for this meeting, members are asked to call the Office of the Board Secretary (408) 321-5680 or E-mail: board.secretary@vta.org before 5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those requiring accommodations or accessible media for this meeting should notify the Board Secretary’s Office 48 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 321-5680 or e-mail: board.secretary@vta.org, TDD (408) 321-2330. VTA’s Homepage is located on the Web at: http://www.vta.org