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The Regular Meeting of the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) was called to order at 5:04 p.m. by Chairperson Risch in Conference Room B-104, Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), 3331 North First Street, San Jose, California.

ROLL CALL

Former Member Rod Diridon introduced his replacement, Dominic Caserta, representing the City of Santa Clara.  Former Member Diridon thanked VTA staff for their assistance.

Chairperson Risch introduced the following new Members: Member Mark Brodsky, representing the City of Monte Sereno; Member Patricia Dixon, representing the City of Milpitas; and Member Dan Furtado, formerly the Alternate Member, representing the City of Campbell.

James Wightman, Interested Citizen, inquired if there were any light rail items on the PAC Agenda.

Minutes of January 9, 2003

M/S/C (Furtado/Kishimoto) on a vote of 10 ayes to 0 noes to 3 abstentions to approve the Minutes of January 9, 2003, as submitted.  Members Brodsky, Caserta and Dixon abstained.

Committee Staff Report

Mr. Evanhoe provided a report, highlighting: 1) February 12, 2003, 85/101 North Interchange Groundbreaking in the City of Mountain View and  2) February 28, 2003 Board of Directors Workshop at 8:30 a.m.; 3) Transportation Bill; and 4) Governors Budget Proposal. 

Member Perry took his seat at 5:11 p.m.

Member Kniss took her seat at 5:30 p.m.

On order of Chairperson Risch, there being no objection, the Committee Staff Report was received.

Chairpersons Report

Chairperson Risch asked, per the request of Member LeZotte, that the Committee be provided a brief update on the VTA Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee.

Member Dixon noted that she is on the Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee as a Stakeholder, representing the City of Milpitas.  Member Kennedy noted he is also on the Committee as a Stakeholder, representing the Cities Association.

Member Dixon provided an update on the Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee, noting that the Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee is on a very accelerated timeframe and is meeting on a weekly basis.

Chairperson Risch requested that the Board of Directors be informed that PAC has requested that any recommendations coming from the Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee be forwarded to PAC for review.

Member Kennedy noted that the PAC Members could provide any suggestions  via e-mail to either him or Member Dixon.

Chairperson Risch thanked Members Dixon and Kennedy for serving on the Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee.

NOTE: M/S/C MEANS MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

Legislative Report

The Legislative Report was provided under Committee Staff Report.

Revisions to the Policy Advisory Committee Bylaws

Mr. Evanhoe reported that due to the unusual circumstance with the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Liz Kniss has requested a revision to the PAC Bylaws that would allow for an appointment of an alternate from a Member Agency City Council to represent her in her absence.  Mr. Evanhoe noted the Board of Supervisors has two appointments to the VTA Board of Directors, one alternate and one Ex-Officio, representing the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and noted that, technically, Supervisor Kniss does not have an alternate.

Mr. Evanhoe noted that if the Committee approves the revision to the Bylaws, the VTA Administrative Code would also have to be revised.

M/S/C (Pirzynski/Kennedy) to approve revisions to the Bylaws of the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC).

Member Kennedy requested that the motion be amended to reflect that the following language be added: Two (2) PAC Members may request that items of interest be placed on a subsequent agenda. 

Member Cheng left the meeting at 6:05 p.m.

Discussion ensued regarding the requested action.

Member Kishimoto directed attention to new language being added in §3.1 Membership, and requested that the language be revised to state the following: The PAC member appointed by the Board of Supervisors may select a Member Agency city council member to serve as their alternate to represent the County if a county supervisor is not available as a committee alternate.

M/S/C (Pirzynski/Kennedy) to accept the amendments to the motion to reflect that the following new language be added to the Bylaws: Two (2) PAC Members may request that items of interest be placed on a subsequent agenda without Chairperson approval and that the language be revised in §3.1 Membership, to state the following: The PAC member appointed by the Board of Supervisors may select a Member Agency city council member to serve as their alternate to represent the County if a county supervisor is not available as a committee alternate.

M/S/C (Perry/Brodsky) on a vote of 11 ayes to 3 noes to 0 abstentions to amend the bylaws as they stand now from a subsequent agenda to the next agenda.  Members Waltonsmith, Risch, and Pirzynski opposed.

VTP 2020 Local Streets and County Roads Program

Member Furtado left the meeting at 6:12 p.m.

Member Brodsky left the meeting at 6:13 p.m.

Ms. Rensi provided an overview of the VTP 2020 Local Streets and County Roads Program.

Member Brodsky directed attention to Page 1 of 7, Attachment A Local Streets & County Roads Project Selection and Programming Procedures, and requested that item: (d) keep shorter local trips off the regional freeway and expressway system be changed to (d) keep local connectivity.

Discussion ensued regarding the VTP 2020 Local Streets and County Roads Program.

Member Kennedy directed attention to Page 7 of 7, Attachment A Local Streets & County Roads Process Flow Chart, and requested that steps be included on the flow chart showing what happens when a city or county submits a project.

Member Perry directed attention to Page 4 of 7, Attachment A Planning Phase, Project Selection Criteria, Street Connectivity, and requested that the following statement: New connection of an existing roadway be changed to New connection of an existing roadway, pedestrian path or bike route. 

M/S/C (Kennedy/Sandoval) on a vote of 11 ayes to 1 noe to 0 abstentions to recommend that the Board of Directors adopt Project Selection and Programming Procedures for the Valley Transportation Plan 2020 (VTP 2020), Local Streets and County Roads Program.  Member Perry opposed.

Proactive CMP Reviewed and Approved Projects Monthly Status Report

On order of Chairperson Risch, there being no objection, the Proactive CMP Reviewed and Approved Projects Monthly Status Report was received and filed. 

Announcements

There were no Announcements.