Transit Planning and Operations
Thursday, April 17, 2003
4:30 p.m.
City of San Jose
801 North First Street - Room 106
San Jose, California
Summary Minutes
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CALLED TO ORDER at 4:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Cortese, Gonzales, Mossar, Valerio
Members Absent: La Poll, Yeager
A quorum was present.
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
There were no Public Presentations.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
There were no Orders of the Day.
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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Approved the Minutes of March 20, 2003.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with DeSilva Gates Construction LP, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,581,106, for construction of pavement resurfacing for the Tasman East Light Rail Project.
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Industrial Door Service, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for door maintenance and repair services at all VTA facilities. The term of the contract is for three years with two one-year options at an estimate cost of $109,000 a year for the first three years. Option years four and five are estimated at $116,000 and $117,000, respectively. The total amount of the contract is estimated at $560,000 for the five-year period.
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Received and filed the Community Oriented Design Enhancements (CODE) Program Update February 2003 March 2003.
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Received and filed the Report on the Capitol Light Rail Project for the Month of March 2003.
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Received and filed the Report on the Tasman East Light Rail Project for the Month of March 2003.
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Received and filed the Report on the Vasona Light Rail Project for the Month of March 2003.
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Received and filed the Joint Powers Board Monthly Status Report.
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Received and filed the Committee for Transit Accessibility Report.
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Received and filed the Monthly Legislative Report.
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REGULAR AGENDA |
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to approve recommendations for the Santa Clara/Alum Rock Corridor, which includes advancing both the Enhanced Bus Service and the Single-Car Light Rail alternatives in the Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR).
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Approved submitting a recommendation to the Board of Directors to authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Orthopaedic Hospital for the operation of the Paratransit Eligibility Certification Program. The term of the contract is for three years beginning July 1, 2003, with two one-year options, at a cost of $566,922 for the first year, $580,845 for the second year and $595,116 for the third year. Option years four and five are $615,595 and $636,791, respectively. The total amount of the contract is $2,995,300 for the five-year period. Further, requested that staff provide a report back, after a year of starting the Paratransit Eligibility Certification Program, on the operation of the system and customer satisfaction.
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OTHER ITEMS |
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Discussed the Proposed Transit and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Fare Modifications for Implementation August 1, 2003.
Expressed concern about the ECO Pass Program for employers in the North County due to the relative decrease in value.
Expressed concern that fares are being raised in areas that cause potential hardship to people that can least afford it and at the same time making it difficult for those who can afford it to continue doing business with VTA.
Expressed concern about the potential increase in fares for the senior/disabled and paratransit service.
Expressed concern regarding letter received from Moffett Park Transit Association expressing concern regarding the bus and light rail service reductions and potential increase in the ECO Pass.
Queried if staff could provide the number of companies in Sunnyvale who participate in the ECO Pass Program and the number of passes bought.
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Reviewed the Committee Work Plan.
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Committee Staff Report: Heard a report, highlighting the Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee Meeting of April 23, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. in the Sheriffs Auditorium.
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Chairperson's Report: There was no Chairperson's Report.
The Agenda was taken out of order.
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Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Orthopaedic Hospital for the operation of the Paratransit Eligibility Certification Program. The term of the contract is for three years beginning July 1, 2003, with two one-year options, at a cost of $566,922 for the first year, $580,845 for the second year and $595,116 for the third year. Option years four and five are $615,595 and $636,791, respectively. The total amount of the contract is $2,995,300 for the five-year period. (Continued)
Referred to request made by Member Mossar and queried if contract would have termination provisions that are aligned with the review process.
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Determined the Consent Agenda for May 1, 2003 Board Meeting.
CONSENT: Item #5. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with DeSilva Gates Construction LP, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,581,106, for construction of pavement resurfacing for the Tasman East Light Rail Project and Item #6. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Industrial Door Service, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for door maintenance and repair services at all VTA facilities. The term of the contract is for three years with two one-year options at an estimate cost of $109,000 a year for the first three years. Option years four and five are estimated at $116,000 and $117,000, respectively. The total amount of the contract is estimated at $560,000 for the five-year period.
REGULAR: Item #14. Approve recommendations for the Santa Clara/Alum Rock Corridor, which includes advancing both the Enhanced Bus Service and the Single-Car Light Rail alternatives in the Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) and Item #15. Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Orthopaedic Hospital for the operation of the Paratransit Eligibility Certification Program. The term of the contract is for three years beginning July 1, 2003, with two one-year options, at a cost of $566,922 for the first year, $580,845 for the second year and $595,116 for the third year. Option years four and five are $615,595 and $636,791, respectively. The total amount of the contract is $2,995,300 for the five-year period.
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Announcements
There were no Announcements.
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Adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
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