CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) REPORT

• CAC Chair Larry Shaine reported on the last CAC meeting:
1. Shahla Yazdy, Engineer, and Scott Holmes, Pacifica Public Works Director, gave an update on the Highway 1 project in Pacifica.
2. Joe Hurley, Director of Transportation Authority Programs, gave an update on current transportation funding.
3. Mr. Hurley and Jim Bigelow gave an update on the Dumbarton Rail project.
4. Mr. Hurley reported the TA is in the process of contracting with a consultant to assist in the development of the TA Strategic Plan.
5. The next CAC meeting is on March 1.

SAMTRANS LIAISON REPORT
A written report from the January 12 board meeting was included in the packet to the board.

JOINT POWERS BOARD REPORT
Michael Scanlon, Executive Director, reported on the February 3 board meeting:

• Chair Nevin reported:
1. A State Senate Committee meeting will be held in Santa Clara Friday, February 4, at 9:30 a.m. Many will testify regarding the governor's proposed budget and possible cuts, including the suspension of Proposition 42 transportation funds.
• Brian Wilfley, JPB CAC chair, reported on January 19 CAC meeting.
• Performance Statistics Comparing December 2004 with December 2003
1. Average Weekday Ridership was up 16.6 percent, from 22,863 riders to 26,653.
2. Total Ridership was up 19.8 percent from 592,114 riders to 709,423.
3. Total Revenue was up 19.9 percent from $1.39 million to $1.67 million.
4. On-Time Performance was at 97.4 percent versus 93.7 percent.
5. Shuttle Ridership was down 1.9 percent from 2,863 riders to 2,808.
• The Freedom Train operated on January 17 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. There were nearly 2,000 riders, the highest ridership level ever.
• The monthly Safety and Security Report was distributed.
• Students from the graduate program at Stanford University have enrolled in the GO Pass program.
• The Board Received the Following Presentations
1. Gigi Harrington reported on the Statement of Revenues & Expenses for December 2004.
• The Board took the Following Actions:
1. Approved a 5-year Lease of JPB Property to Bay Meadows Racing Association and approved the request for JPB to Lease Property from Bay Meadows Racing Association for a 5-year Term.
2. Awarded a contract for the Hillsdale Outboard Platform Improvements Project.
3. Approved the settlement of the eminent domain action brought by PG&E to acquire two utility easements over a portion of the railroad corridor in San Jose.

Director Lee asked if there would be public meetings to allow input.

Mr. Hurley said staff will consider allowing public input.

Director Foust asked if there was a subcommittee of the board to review the Strategic Plan.

Mr. Scanlon said a subcommittee has not been formed. Many board members were active throughout the reauthorization process on an individual basis.

Director Panza suggested having a policy discussion regarding the direction of the Strategic Plan. Mr. Scanlon said staff would be presenting policy framework of the Strategic Plan to the board during summer.

David Miller, Legal Counsel, said the Implementation Guidelines in Measure A provide for a transition period from the existing Plan to the new Plan. He said there are different criteria that will apply for new projects.

Chair Church asked staff to meet with him, Director Panza and Director Foust to discuss the Strategic Plan further.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: IMPACT OF GOVERNOR'S STATE BUDGET ON TRANSPORTATION
Edward Stewart, Legislative Analyst, gave an overview of the Governor's state budget as it relates to transportation. With the proposed suspension of the Proposition 42 funds, $1.3 billion would be lost for transportation programs state-wide. Additionally, a $1.2 billion state bond was supposed to repay loans of transportation funds, with revenue from Indian gaming compacts. The legality of the bonds has been challenged in court and until the lawsuit is solved, the bonds can not be sold. There is also a dispute regarding how much money would be raised if the bonds are issued. The Governor's budget assumes a $1.2 billion contribution from Indian gaming but the state Treasurer estimated $800 million.

Mr. Hurley presented the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which includes seven TA projects. He said TA staff is working with the impacted cities and Caltrans to explore a series of alternatives on how to best deal with the fluctuation of funding.

Director Galligan asked if funds from the undesignated $117 million referenced in the December 2004 Statement of Revenues and Expenses would be used for any of the projects.

Mr. Hurley said it's possible to advance local money for a project from undesignated funds and then get reimbursed from future STIP dollars through a 3090 agreement. He expressed some reservation about such agreements because the terms of reimbursement are vague. Other options include funding these projects with more than a 50 percent TA contribution or down-scoping the projects to bring them more inline with the available funds.

REQUESTS FROM THE AUTHORITY
None.

REPORT FROM LEGAL COUNSEL
None.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TO AUTHORITY
The communication packets were distributed to the Board members.

DATE/TIME OF NEXT MEETING:
March 3, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. at the San Mateo County Transit District Administrative Building, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070