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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 September 20, 2006.

Authorize the General Manager to execute a construction contract change order or orders with Arntz Builders to close out the Cerone Phase I Contract within an increased contract amount that will not exceed $13,747,000.   This is an increase of $985,000 over the current contract amount authorized by the Board.   (Collins)

Authorize the General Manager to amend the agreement with Innovations in Transportation, Inc. (INIT) to increase the number of Automatic Passenger Counters (APCs) for VTA light rail vehicles by ten, at a cost of $250,000.   (Capps)  

Authorize the General Manager to enter into an agreement with Trapeze Software Group to upgrade to the advanced operator runcutting software (Blockbuster), in the amount of $264,000.   (Capps)

Authorize the General Manager to increase the FY 2007 Capital Budget by $1,302,750 to include the FY 2006 Transit Security Grant awarded to VTA for the purchase and installation of a high security fence at the Guadalupe Division, purchase and installation of CCTV video on demand to enhance existing CCTV video on demand at the Cerone and Chaboya Operating Divisions and purchase and installation of CCTV video on demand at the Alum Rock and Mountain View Light Rail Stations and the Santa Clara Transit Center.   In addition, adopt a Resolution authorizing the submittal and execution of grant applications and agreements, certifications and assurances and other documents as necessary to obtain federal financial assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP).   No local funds are required to match this grant.  (Hendrix)

Receive a report on Bicycle Racks on Light Rail Vehicles.   (Augenstein/Hursh)

Receive a report on the Bus Stop Accessibility Improvement Project.   (Unites)

Receive a report on Monthly Ridership and Fare Revenue Performance.   (Tolosa)

Review the Monthly Legislative History Matrix.   (Evans)

REGULAR AGENDA

Receive a report regarding the October 11, 2006 Committee for Transit Accessibility Meeting.   (Verbal Report)   (Morrow/Rhodes)

Receive the Ridership Initiative to Develop Energy-efficiency (RIDE) Task Force’s Final Report and direct staff to continue to review and consider the report’s recommendations as it develops and implements fare, service, marketing, promotional, and community outreach proposals and plans.   (Coss-Fitzwater)

Review the Draft Transit Sustainability Policy Evaluation & Recommendation Process.   (Augenstein)

Review the Comprehensive Operations Analysis: Service Performance Analysis Element.   (Connolly)

Review the Market Segmentation Analysis. (Connolly)

OTHER ITEMS

Items of Concern and Referral to Administration

Review Committee Work Plan.   (Smith)

Committee Staff Report   (Smith)

Chairperson’s Report   (Sandoval)

Determine Consent Agenda for the November 2, 2006 Board Meeting.

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