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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.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve the Minutes of September 18, 2003.

Approve the Minutes of October 16, 2003.

Approve the 2004 Transit Planning and Operations Committee Meeting Schedule.   (Weymouth)

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with the lowest responsible bidder, Tron Construction, Inc., in the amount of $635,000, for construction of Noise Mitigation on the Vasona Light Rail Project.   (Collins)

Authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment to the current contract with Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital) for the Advanced Communications System (ACS) to extend the term of the contract, at no additional cost, through December 31, 2005, as needed for project completion.   (Evleth)

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with San Jose Forklift (DBA Js Forklift), the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, for Floor Scrubbers and Vacuums preventive maintenance and repair at all VTA Maintenance Divisions.   The term of the contract is for three years with two one-year options in the amount of $121,465 per year for the first three years and $126,548 per year for option years four and five.  The total amount of the contract including materials and parts is $617,491 for the five-year period.  (Martin)

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Pacific Power Service Corporation for Emergency Generator, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Systems), and Switchgear preventive maintenance and repair at various VTA facilities.   The term of the contract is for three years with two one-year options in the amount of $166,534 for year one, $165,460 for year two, and $169,036 for year three.  Option year four is $173,132 and option year five is $174,328.  The total amount of the contract is $848,490 for the five-year period.  (Martin)

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Tri-City Maintenance, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for Janitorial Services and Supplies at VTA Operator facilities.   The term of the contract is for three years with two one-year options at a cost of $93,800 a year for each of the first three years.  Option years four and five are $96,464 and $99,208 respectively.  The total amount of the contract is $477,072 for the five-year period.  (Martin)

Receive and file Community Oriented Design Enhancements (CODE) Program Update October November 2003.   (Evanhoe)

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

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

Receive and file Report on the Vasona Light Rail Project for the Month of October 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

Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Kingston Constructors, the lowest responsive bidder, in an amount of $3,149,450 for the fabrication, delivery, installation and testing of signal systems equipment for the Tamien to Lick Double Track Project.   (Collins)

Adopt a Service Management Plan to formalize the methods and procedures used to design, develop, evaluate and modify existing service and outline an overall service management strategy.   (Martin)

OTHER ITEMS

Discuss a Fare Policy addressing both recovery ratio and pricing/structure goals for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.   (Buhrer)

Discuss Transit Performance Measures.   (Martin)

Receive and file the FY 2004-2013 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP).   (Evanhoe)

Receive and file the FY 2004 First Quarter Performance Report.   (Martin)

Review Committee Work Plan.   (Martin)

Committee Staff Report   (Martin)

Chairperson's Report

Determine Consent Agenda for December 4, 2003 Board Meeting.

Adjourn