CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) REPORT

• CAC Chair Larry Shaine reported on the last CAC meeting:
1. The CAC is collectively working on improving partnerships with other transportation related organizations, including SamTrans and the Joint Powers Board.
2. Joe Hurley, Director of Transportation Authority Programs, gave a report regarding agenda item 10, Funding Agreements for the Dumbarton Project. The CAC reaffirmed support of the agenda item.
3. Mr. Hurley also gave an update on the Third Avenue to Millbrae project. The CAC feels this is a high priority project.
4. The CAC is continuing its efforts with strategic direction, including proactive work within the committee.
5. The next CAC meeting is on May 3.

Ian McAvoy, Chief Development Officer, also thanked the CAC for all their efforts.

CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
Chair Church said the Strategic Plan subcommittee, comprised of Directors Panza, Foust and himself, met on March 26. The committee will continue meeting and anticipates bringing a recommendation to the Board in the next coming months.

SAMTRANS LIAISON REPORT
A written report from the March 10 board meeting was included in the packet to the Board.

JOINT POWERS BOARD REPORT
Michael Scanlon, Executive Director, reported on the April 7, 2005 JPB meeting:

1. Public hearings on a proposed fare increase and service changes and a declaration of a fiscal emergency were held. Further analysis will be brought to the Board for action at a special JPB meeting on April 22.
2. Brian Wilfley, CAC Chair, gave a report from the Committee on Operations, which recommended retaining weekend service, Gilroy service, half-hour mid-weekday service, closure of up to four stations, and supported a 25-cent base and 25-cent zone fare increase. They also supported the Super-88 schedule and attrition of midline ticket agents.
3. The Secretary of the Department of Transportation visited in March. He was very impressed with the Caltrain operation.
4. Caltrain baseball service to SBC Park began this week.
5. Caltrain ran extra service for El "Súper Clásico" soccer game at SBC Park on Saturday, March 26.
6. Alma Street crossing, in Palo Alto, will be closed for renovation April 15-18.
7. The monthly Safety and Security Report was distributed.

FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AND THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR DUMBARTON RAIL PROJECT
Mr. Hurley said there was an extensive presentation on the Dumbarton Rail Corridor project at the last Board meeting. This is a project that is being done in partnership with Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA).

Mr. Hurley said staff recommends the Board, authorize the Executive Director to execute two separate funding agreements with the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA) and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) requiring each to contribute up to $963,000 to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) to conduct the Preliminary Engineering/Environmental Phase (PE/E Phase) of the Dumbarton Rail Corridor Project (Project); authorize a total contribution of Measure A funds in the amount of $963,000 for the TA's share of costs to conduct the PE/E Phase; and amend the FY 2005 Capital Budget to increase the Engineering line item (TA Project #613) in the Dumbarton Spur category by the amount of $5,676,000 for a total of $7,901,000 to complete the PE/E Phase of the Project.

The recommended action will allow the TA to enter into agreements with the parties and would commit the TA to $963,000 for this component of the project. Since the TA is the project sponsor, the TA must have the budget capacity for the total project cost, which equals $7,901,000.

Director Gordon asked why the language in the staff report stated that the funding partners will contribute up to $963,000 while the TA will be authorizing Measure A funds in the amount of $963,000.

Mr. Scanlon said the language will be changed to reflect that each funding partner, including the TA, will contribute up to $963,000.

Director Panza asked what has been done in order to ensure reimbursement from the other funding partners.

Mr. Scanlon said each partner is signing a legally binding document, including memorandums of understanding.

Director Panza asked what would happen if the partners do not fulfill their obligations.

David Miller, Legal Counsel, said the TA would not be advancing the funds because each partner is contributing an equal share.

Director Panza asked if there was an issue where a partner could not fund its share, would the project be put on hold.

Mr. Miller replied yes.

Jim Bigelow, Redwood City/San Mateo/Menlo Park Chambers of Commerce, said this TA action will allow the Dumbarton Rail project activation. He said funding for this project has been identified and the business community is looking forward to the project.

The motion to support the staff recommendation, with the language amendment, was unanimously approved, by roll call, and Resolution 2005-12 was approved.

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:
May 5, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. at the San Mateo County Transit District Administrative Building, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070