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ROLL CALL: Members Present: Gage, Kennedy, Williams

Members Absent: Dando, McHugh, Pirzynski

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

There were no Public Presentations.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

There were no Orders of the Day.

CONSENT AGENDA

 Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2003.

Received and filed the Report on Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Investments for the month of June 2003 and quarter ending June 2003.

Received and filed the Monthly Legislative Reports.

Received and filed the Fourth Quarter FY 2003 Year-End Report of Workers Compensation Claims Activity.

REGULAR AGENDA/OTHER ITEMS

Received and filed the January 2004 Transit Service Reduction Plan.

Queried on the route that services the Senior Citizen Nutrition Center in Gilroy.  Noted that this would be a hardship for the senior citizens who use this service and noted that this may be their only mode of transportation.  Inquired if there was an opportunity to discuss the elimination of the line and the impact to the senior citizens.  Noted that the only issue with the line is regarding the noontime service between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to the Senior Citizen Nutrition Center and the trip service to the hospital.  Staff noted that these issues have to be addressed right away and noted that some areas may have some trade offs.  Staff noted that Sunday trip service to the hospital has been eliminated on Line 17. 

Inquired if the 21 percent service reduction plan is implemented what would be the process and how long would it take to get back to where service was before the cuts.

Queried on the standard performance level and queried on its impacts to the fare box recovery ratio.  Staff noted that VTA has operating standard performance levels that they follow.  Staff noted that standard performance levels contribute by providing more efficient service.  Staff noted that it does not necessary mean that every route is going to be cost efficient.

Reviewed the Committee Work Plan.

Committee Staff Report:   Heard a report,   regarding Legislative Position SB 916 (Perata) - Bay Area Bridge Tolls.  Staff noted that this was the measure that the VTA Board of Directors previously adopted an oppose unless amended position. Staff noted that the measure was recently amended; therefore, addressing the concerns of the Board of Directors.  Staff recommended that the Board of Directors adopt a support position.

Chairpersons Report:                  Heard a report, noting the appreciation for staffs diligent work and inquired on the status of the economy.  Staff noted no improvements to the economy.

Determine Consent Agenda for the September 4, 2003 Board Meeting

CONSENT:  None

REGULAR:   None

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