Administration and Finance Committee
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
12:00 PM
City of San Jose
801 North First Street - Room 204
San Jose, California
Summary Minutes
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CALLED TO ORDER at 12:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present
David Casas, Vice Chairperson
Don Gage
Forrest Williams, Chairperson
Members Absent
Patricia Dixon
Alternates Present
None
Alternates Absent
Dennis Kennedy
Breene Kerr
* Alternates do not serve unless participating as a Member.
A quorum was present.
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
There were no Public Presentations.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
Removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda, Agenda Item # 7., Adopt a support position for AB 392 (Montanez), which codifies a Caltrans policy to provide equal funding for the Environmental Justice and Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant Programs.
Removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda, Agenda Item # 9., Adopt a support position for AB 2471 (Longville), which requires the Office of the Legislative Analyst to conduct a study of the costs to public transit operators of providing service to new housing developments of more than 150 units.
Accepted Orders of the Day.
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Approved the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2004.
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Received and filed the Report on Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Investments for the month of February 2004.
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Received and filed the Monthly Legislative Reports.
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(Removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda.)
Adopt a support position for AB 392 (Montanez), which codifies a Caltrans policy to provide equal funding for the Environmental Justice and Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant Programs.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt a support position for AB 1320 (Dutra), which authorizes a city or county to prepare plans for a transit village development district that demonstrates any 5 of 13 specific public benefits listed in current law, rather than all 13 benefits.
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(Removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda.)
Adopt a support position for AB 2471 (Longville), which requires the Office of the Legislative Analyst to conduct a study of the costs to public transit operators of providing service to new housing developments of more than 150 units.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to authorize the General Manager to purchase insurance coverage for Excess Liability, General and Auto Liability, Public Officials Errors and Omission Liability, Property/Boiler and Machinery, Inland Marine for Buses, Vans and Mobile Equipment, Inland Marine for Light Rail Vehicles, and Flood exposures, for the annual Operations Program insurance renewal for an amount not to exceed $1,700,000.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to authorize the purchase of a ten-month policy extension from TIG Insurance Company and AIU Insurance Company, for Workers Compensation, General Liability Insurance and RRPLI coverage for the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) for Rail Construction Projects for the policy period from July 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005, for an amount not to exceed $597,918. With this extension the total premiums paid for these policies is $4,398,078.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an annual claim to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for allocation of FY 2004 2005 Transportation Development Act (TDA) and State Transit Assistance (STA) funds.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing and execution of grants with the California Department of Transportation for funding under the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 (49 USC Section 5311) Non-Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt a resolution amending the fare structure for paratransit services to defer until July 1, 2005 the Service Area Surcharge for service to or from locations within Gilroy, Morgan Hill, or unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County south of Cochran Road.
The Agenda was taken out of order.
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt a support position for AB 392 (Montanez), which codifies a Caltrans policy to provide equal funding for the Environmental Justice and Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant Programs.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt a support position for AB 2471 (Longville), which requires the Office of the Legislative Analyst to conduct a study of the costs to public transit operators of providing service to new housing developments of more than 150 units.
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Queried if the combination of position choices supported should be reflected in the memorandum.
Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt a support position for ACA 21 (Bogh), ACA 24 (Dutra) and ACA 29 (Harman), which would change the California Constitution to make it more difficult for the Legislature to suspend or borrow money from Proposition 42.
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Queried how closely VTA worked with the sponsors of the bill regarding VTA concerns and issues.
Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt a support position for SB 1443 (Murray), which requires gas tax revenues that are deposited in the State Highway Account for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) or the State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP), or in the Highway Users Tax Account for local street and road repairs to be continuously appropriated and available for expenditure regardless of whether the Legislature has passed a budget for the new fiscal year.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt an oppose position for SB 1759 (Denham), which deletes the requirement in existing law that revenues deposited in the State Highway Account that are not subject to Article XIX of the California Constitution are to be transferred to the Public Transportation Account.
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Queried why no public comments were received regarding the project and noted the opportunity to note concerns or issues regarding the project.
Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors pending the outcome of public comment: 1. Certify that the Initial Study for the River Oaks Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Project (Project): a. Meets the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); b. Represents the independent judgment of VTA as Lead Agency; and c. Was presented to the Board of Directors and that they reviewed and considered it.; 2. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration based on consideration of the Initial Study, comments received and responses to those comments; 3. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and 4. Approve the Project.
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Noted the need to support the fare policy to generate funding.
Expressed concern regarding the increase in fares.
Noted attempts to address the concerns of the Senior/Disabled Community and the difficulties associated with individuals living on a fixed income. Commented that VTA fares are reasonable compared to other transit agencies.
Staff noted that budget adjustments will be forwarded to the VTA Board of Directors for consideration at the June 3, 2004 VTA Board of Directors Regular Meeting.
Received and filed the proposed transit and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) fare modifications for implementation January 1, 2005.
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Received and filed an update on Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Program and Related Fleet Emission Reduction Initiatives.
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Noted the two Board of Directors' Meetings scheduled in June and queried on the July Board of Directors Meeting. Staff noted that all VTA Board of Directors Meetings are noticed on VTA's website.
Reviewed Committee Work Plan.
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Committee Staff Report: Heard a report regarding an award for Route 880 Auxiliary Contract.
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Chairpersons Report: Commended Staff for diligent work regarding the legislative position information.
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Determine Consent Agenda for the May 6, 2004 Board Meeting
CONSENT: Agenda Item # 7., Adopt a support position for AB 392 (Montanez), which codifies a Caltrans policy to provide equal funding for the Environmental Justice and Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant Programs; Agenda Item # 8., Adopt a support position for AB 1320 (Dutra), which authorizes a city or county to prepare plans for a transit village development district that demonstrates any 5 of 13 specific public benefits listed in current law, rather than all 13 benefits; Agenda Item # 9., Adopt a support position for AB 2471 (Longville), which requires the Office of the Legislative Analyst to conduct a study of the costs to public transit operators of providing service to new housing developments of more than 150 units; Agenda Item # 10., Authorize the General Manager to purchase insurance coverage for Excess Liability, General and Auto Liability, Public Officials Errors and Omission Liability, Property/Boiler and Machinery, Inland Marine for Buses, Vans and Mobile Equipment, Inland Marine for Light Rail Vehicles, and Flood exposures, for the annual Operations Program insurance renewal for an amount not to exceed $1,700,000; Agenda Item # 11., Authorize the purchase of a ten-month policy extension from TIG Insurance Company and AIU Insurance Company, for Workers Compensation, General Liability Insurance and RRPLI coverage for the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) for Rail Construction Projects for the policy period from July 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005, for an amount not to exceed $597,918. With this extension the total premiums paid for these policies is $4,398,078; Agenda Item # 12., Adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an annual claim to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for allocation of FY 2004 2005 Transportation Development Act (TDA) and State Transit Assistance (STA) funds; Agenda Item # 13., Adopt a resolution authorizing the filing and execution of grants with the California Department of Transportation for funding under the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 (49 USC Section 5311) Non-Urbanized Area Formula Grant Program; Agenda Item # 14., Adopt a resolution amending the fare structure for Paratransit services to defer until July 1, 2005 the Service Area Surcharge for service to or from locations within Gilroy, Morgan Hill, or unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County south of Cochran Road; Agenda Item # 15., Adopt a support position for ACA 21 (Bogh), ACA 24 (Dutra) and ACA 29 (Harman), which would change the California Constitution to make it more difficult for the Legislature to suspend or borrow money from Proposition 42; Agenda Item # 16., Adopt a support position for SB 1443 (Murray), which requires gas tax revenues that are deposited in the State Highway Account for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) or the State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP), or in the Highway Users Tax Account for local street and road repairs to be continuously appropriated and available for expenditure regardless of whether the Legislature has passed a budget for the new fiscal year; Agenda Item # 17., Adopt an oppose position for SB 1759 (Denham), which deletes the requirement in existing law that revenues deposited in the State Highway Account that are not subject to Article XIX of the California Constitution are to be transferred to the Public Transportation Account.
REGULAR: Agenda Item # 18., Pending the outcome of public comment: 1. Certify that the Initial Study for the River Oaks Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Project (Project): a. Meets the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); b. Represents the independent judgment of VTA as Lead Agency; and c. Was presented to the Board of Directors and that they reviewed and considered it.; 2. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration based on consideration of the Initial Study, comments received and responses to those comments; 3. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and 4. Approve the Project.
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Announcements
There were no Announcements.
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ADJOURNED at 12:53 p.m.
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