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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.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve the Minutes of April 17, 2003.

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Stacy & Witbeck, Inc. (SWI), the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount of $5,098,657, for construction of the Group 1 Vasona Light Rail Project Station Finishes contract contingent upon completion of federal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) approval.   This contract is 35 percent federally funded.  (Collins)

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Stacy & Witbeck, Inc. (SWI), the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount of $9,575,625, for construction of the Vasona Light Rail Project Group 2 Station Finishes and Park-and-Ride contract contingent upon completion of federal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) approval.    This contract is 60 percent federally funded.  (Collins) 

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount of $1,791,519, for construction of the Capitol Park and Ride Lot and Parking Facilities Project.   (Collins)

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Sposeto Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in an amount of $727,947, for construction of the Vasona Light Rail Project Southwest Expressway Pedestrian Improvements.   This contract is 88 percent federally funded.  (Collins)

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $6,453,520 with Stacy & Witbeck/R.M. Harris Joint Venture, the lowest responsible bidder, for construction of the Vasona Light Rail Project Route 17 Underpass and Hamilton Avenue Overcrossing.   This contract is 34 percent federally funded.  (Collins)

Approve the final designs for artist John Okulicks entry railings and safety fence art panels, artist Ries Niemis sculptural seating elements and artist Adam Zawadzkis paving for the Tasman East Light Rail Project.  (Evanhoe)

Authorize the General Manager to execute an Agreement between VTA and the City of San Jose authorizing VTA staff to perform collection, maintenance and repair services of approximately 800 Civic Litter Modules located throughout the City of San Jose for a one-year term, July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, for a fixed sum of $189,993.   (Martin)

Authorize the General Manager to extend the current contract with Motorola Incorporated (Motorola) for maintenance and repair of radio communication equipment not covered under existing warranties for an additional two years, from May 2003 through April 2005, at an estimated cost of $75,000 for each year for a total estimated contract amount of $150,000.   (Martin)

Receive and file Community Oriented Design Enhancements (CODE) Program Update March April 2003.  (Evanhoe)

Receive and file Report on the Capitol Light Rail Project for the Month of  April 2003.  (Collins)

Receive and file Report on the Tasman East Light Rail Project for the Month of April 2003.  (Collins)

Receive and file Report on the Vasona Light Rail Project for the Month of  April 2003.  (Collins)

Receive and file Joint Powers Board Monthly Status Report.  (Sharpless)

Receive and file Committee for Transit Accessibility Report.  (Martin)

Receive and file Monthly Legislative Report.  (Evans)

REGULAR AGENDA

Discuss Service Reduction Plan Update.   (Martin)

Discuss the recommendation to approve $14,105,000 and $14,387,000 for  FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05 to provide Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authoritys (VTAs) share of Caltrain operating support; and further, approve in concept VTAs use of $1,486,000 Federal Section 5309 funds in lieu of the local match requirement for FY 2003-04 capital support.  (Buhrer)

Discuss the recommendation to authorize the General Manager to execute a Cooperative Service Agreement with the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission and the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency for continued VTA funding of Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) commuter rail service in the amount of $3,960,000 in Fiscal Year 2003-04 and $4,034,000 in Fiscal Year 2004-05.  (Sharpless)

Adopt Phase III of the Paratransit Service Business Practices Improvement Plan, which includes modifications to the minimum account balance policy, implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defined service area and hours, a modified door-to-door/curb-to-curb program, and premium service pricing.  (Martin)

Discuss the recommendation to: 1) Adopt a finding that a fare increase is necessary to meet operating expenses and to fund capital projects necessary to maintain service within the existing service area, while maintaining minimum required financial reserves; 2) Invoke a Statutory Exemption under CEQA, P.R.C. §21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a) (Rates, Tolls, Fares and Charges) for the purpose of modifying and increasing fares; and 3) Adopt a resolution establishing new rates and fares for VTA bus, light rail, and paratransit services effective August 1, 2003.  (Buhrer)

Discuss a resolution approving the FY 2003-04 and FY 2004-05 Recommended Biennial Budget.   (Buhrer)

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsible bidder for the North Division Construction Completion Project.  (Collins)

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation of California, Inc., for the operation of the Paratransit Eligibility Appeals Program.  The term of the contract is for three years beginning  July 1, 2003, with two one-year options, at a cost of $50,400 for the first year, $52,080 for the second year and $53,760 for the third year.  Option years four and five are $55,642 and $57,590, respectively.  (Martin)

OTHER ITEMS

Receive and file Draft 1996 Measure B Program Revenue and Expenditure Plan for FY 2004.   (Collins/Evanhoe)

Receive and file FY 2003 Third Quarter Performance Report.   (Martin)

Review Committee Work Plan.  (Pierson)

Committee Staff Report  (Pierson)

• Consider staff recommendation to cancel June 19, 2003 Transit Planning & Operations Committee Meeting.

Chairpersons Report  (Valerio)

Determine Consent Agenda for June 5, 2003 Board Meeting.

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Adjourn