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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Thursday, June 7, 2018

MINUTES

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The Regular Meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Board of

Directors (Board) was called to order by Chairperson Liccardo at 5:31 p.m. in the Board of

Supervisors’ Chambers, County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, San José, California.

1.1. ROLL CALL

Attendee Name Title Status

Jeannie Bruins Ex-Officio Member Absent

Larry Carr Board Member Present

Cindy Chavez Board Member Present

David Cortese Alternate Board Member Absent

Dev Davis Alternate Board Member Absent

Lan Diep Board Member Present

Daniel Harney Alternate Board Member Absent

Glenn Hendricks Alternate Board Member Present

Chappie Jones Board Member Present

Johnny Khamis Board Member Present

Sam Liccardo Chairperson Present

John McAlister Board Member Absent

Bob Nunez Board Member Present

Teresa O'Neill Vice Chairperson Present

Raul Peralez Board Member Present

Rob Rennie Alternate Board Member Absent

Savita Vaidhyanathan Board Member Present

Ken Yeager Board Member Absent

*Alternates do not serve unless participating as a Member.

A quorum was present.

1.2. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was commenced.

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1.3. Orders of the Day

Chairperson Liccardo noted the following staff recommendations: 1) switch the order

of items under Agenda Item #2, Awards and Commendation and 2) hear the Diridon

Station-related items together, Items #7.1 and 7.2.

M/S/C (Carr/Peralez) to accept the Orders of the Day.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] – Agenda Item #1.3

MOVER: Larry Carr, Board Member

SECONDER: Raul Peralez, Board Member

AYES: Carr, Chavez, Diep, Khamis, Liccardo, Nunez, O'Neill, Peralez,

Vaidhyanathan

ABSENT: Joenes, McAlister, Yeager

2. AWARDS AND COMMENDATION

The Agenda was taken out of order.

2.2. Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Program Intern Commendation

The Board recognized the following Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School student

interns for their outstanding contributions to VTA: Ramon Alcantar; Victoria

Ascencio; Bianca Martinez; and Oneida Monge.

The following interns were unable to attend the meeting, but were recognized for

their outstanding contributions to VTA: Coraima Bolanos; Baltazar Esquivel; Kyle

Martinez; Jonathan Rubio; and Daniel Zuniga.

2.1. Retiree's Recognition May 2018

The Board recognized the following retirees for their distinguished public service

with VTA: William Martin, Transit Mechanic for VTA’s Overhaul and Repair

Division, for 39 years of service; Leonard Ray, Light Rail Dispatcher, for 37 years

of service; and Harold Sheehy, Light Rail Operator, for 36 years of service.

Board Member Jones arrived at the meeting and took his seat at 5:37 p.m.

NOTE:M/S/C MEANS MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE

INDICATED, THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

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The following retirees were unable to attend the meeting, but were acknowledged for

their distinguished service: Robert Joyce, Bus Dispatcher, for 39 years of service;

Thomas Loproto, Transit Mechanic, for 38 years of service; Ronnie Najera, Transit

Mechanic, for 38 years of service; Sergio Pena, Transit Maintenance Supervisor, for

38 years of service; Alphonso Lewis, Coach Operator, for 37 years of service;

Robert Dona, Senior Transportation Engineer, for 35 years of service; and Jamie

Johnson, Assistant Superintendent, for 31 years of service.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

Greg Beattie, Assistant Chief Steward of Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

Local 521, noted he was representing SEIU members of VTA’s Procurement, Contracts, and

Materials Management (PCMM) Department who filed grievance. He provided documents

for the Board’s review.

Blair Beekman, Interested Citizen, expressed concern about the BigBelly project in San Jose,

and stressed the importance of accountability.

James Wightman, Interested Citizen, noted the importance of opening the Bay Area Rapid

Transit (BART) Silicon Valley extension to downtown San Jose.

CJ Walker, Interested Citizen, expressed her dissatisfaction with VTA Access Paratransit’s

reservation system, vehicle condition, and supervisors.

Omar Chatty, Interested Citizen, requested VTA to work with the Federal Government to

address issues along Pacheco Pass, California State Route 152 (CA-152).

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

4.1. Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension (SVBX) Parcel: B006-03 Heirs of Coelho

Ron Golem, Deputy Director of Real Estate, provided a presentation and an overview

of the staff report noting the property of interest.

M/S/C (O’Neill/Khamis) to close the Public Hearing.

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] – To Close the Public Hering

MOVER: Teresa O'Neill, Vice Chairperson

SECONDER: Bob Nunez, Board Member

AYES: Carr, Chavez, Diep, Jones, Khamis, Liccardo, Nunez, O'Neill, Peralez,

Vaidhyanathan

ABSENT: McAlister, Yeager

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M/S/C (O’Neill/Nunez) to adopt Resolution of Necessity No. 2018.06.12 (Property

ID #B006-03, APN# 519-1743-008) determining that the public interest and

necessity require the acquisition of a property interest from property owned by the

heirs or devisees of the following deceased, subject to the administration of the Estate

of said Decedent, Mathilda de Rose Coelho, as to the life estate, Mary Rose Smith,

Manuel Rose, Mary Virginia Brown also known as Mary Rose Coelho, Mathilda

Rose Pacinco, also known as Mathilda Rose Picanco, Thomas Rose, Frances Rose

Francisco, Cyrus Rose, Lucy Rose Borge, John Carl Rose also known as John Carl

Rose Coelho, Annie L. Rose, Annie L. Rose, administratrix of the Estate of Matthew

Rose, deceased all as to the remainder (property located in Fremont, California) for

the BART Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension (SVBX) Project.

Property ID/Assessor's Parcel Number/Owner (Resolution No. 2018.06.12)

B006-03 (APN# 519-1743-008) owned by the heirs or devisees of the following

deceased, subject to the administration of the Estate of said Decedent, Mathilda de

Rose Coelho, as to the life estate, Mary Rose Smith, Manuel Rose, Mary Virginia

Brown also known as Mary Rose Coelho, Mathilda Rose Pacinco, also known as

Mathilda Rose Picanco, Thomas Rose, Frances Rose Francisco, Cyrus Rose, Lucy

Rose Borge, John Carl Rose also known as John Carl Rose Coelho, Annie L. Rose,

Annie L. Rose, administratrix of the Estate of Matthew Rose, deceased all as to the

remainder.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] – Agenda Item #4.1

MOVER: Teresa O'Neill, Vice Chairperson



Vaidhyanathan


5. COMMITTEE REPORTS

5.1. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Chairperson's Report

Chairperson Liccardo noted the CAC Chairperson’s Report was included in the

Board Members’ reading folders and placed on the public table.

5.2. Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) Chairperson's Report

Chairperson Liccardo noted the PAC Chairperson’s Report was included in the

Board Members’ reading folders and placed on the public table.

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5.3. Policy Advisory Board Chairpersons' Report

Chairperson Liccardo noted the Policy Advisory Board Chairperson’s Report was

included in the Board Members’ reading folders and placed on the public table.

5.4. Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee Chairperson's Report

Chairperson Liccardo noted the Ad Hoc Financial Stability Committee

Chairperson’s Report was included in the Board Members’ reading folders and

placed on the public table.

6. CONSENT AGENDA

Public Comment

Mr. Beekman referenced Agenda Item #6.2 – Amendments to the VTA Administrative

Code, and expressed concern about the changes to the CAC membership structure.

Board Member Chavez noted her recusal from Agenda Item #6.9., Metropolitan

Transportation Commission, IDEA Program.

Chairperson Liccardo requested Agenda Item #6.17., Light Rail Safety and Speed Pilot

Project in Downtown San Jose, be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the

Regular Agenda. He also noted his recusal from Agenda Item #6.3., Procurement of Train to

Wayside Control (TWC) Parts; Agenda Item #6.4., VTA Coupler Overhaul Resources;

Agenda Item #6.5., 2018 Environmental Programs On-Call Contract Request for Proposals

(RFP); and Agenda Item #6.6., Construction Contract Award C744 (C17207F) Solar Panels

on VTA’s BART Berryessa Extension Milpitas Station Garage.

6.1. Board of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2018

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to approve the Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Minutes of May 3, 2018.

6.2. Amendments to the VTA Administrative Code

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to adopt Resolution No. 2018.06.13 amending the VTA

Administrative Code to incorporate: a) changes to the Citizens Advisory Committee

membership structure; b) revising the name of the Capital Projects Oversight

Committee board standing committee; and c) other minor modifications and

clarifications.

6.3. Procurement of Train to Wayside Control (TWC) Parts

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) on a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 1 recusal to authorize the

General Manager to execute a sole source contract with Irwin Transportation

Products in the amount of $543,028 to procure various parts to be used in the Train

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to Wayside Control (TWC) system for VTA’s light rail vehicles. Chairperson

Liccardo recused.

6.4. VTA Coupler Overhaul Resources


General Manager to execute a sole source contract with Dellner, Inc., in an amount

up to $1,921,613.20 for critical safety components and labor for the overhaul of 208

couplers on VTA’s fleet of Light Rail Vehicles. Chairperson Liccardo recused.

6.5. 2018 Environmental Programs On-Call Contract Request for Proposals (RFP)


General Manager to approve an eligible list of consultants to provide environmental

and sustainability support services for transit, highway, and facility projects as funds

become available for each project. The list would be valid for a seven-year period.

Chairperson Liccardo recused.

6.6. Construction Contract Award Contract C744 (C17207F) Solar Panels on

VTA’s BART Berryessa Extension Milpitas Station Garage


General Manager to execute a design-build contract with DMZ Builders, the lowest

responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $3,299,722, for the design and

construction of Solar Panels on VTA’s BART Berryessa Extension Milpitas Station

Garage. Chairperson Liccardo recused.

6.7. Santa Clara Valley Water District Grant Award Acceptance and Local Match

Funding from Vehicle Registration Fee Program

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to adopt a sponsoring agency Resolution No. 2018.06.14,

program $21,125 in Vehicle Registration Fee Countywide Program Matching Funds,

and authorize the General Manager to enter into all agreements with the Santa Clara

Valley Water District and Caltrans to accept grant funds and deliver the Keep Santa

Clara Valley Beautiful project.

6.8. Fiscal Year 2018 FTA Grants

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to authorize the General Manager to submit Federal Fiscal

Year 2018 grant applications and execute grant agreements with the Federal Transit

Administration (FTA) for Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula, Section 5309 New

Starts, Section 5337 Fixed Guideway and High Intensity Motorbus, and Section

5339 Bus and Bus Facilities funds; and 2) Adopt a Resolution No. 2018.06.15

authorizing the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration for

Federal transportation assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. chapter 53, title 23 United

States Code, and other Federal statutes administered by the Federal Transit

Administration.

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6.9. Metropolitan Transportation Commission, IDEA Program

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) on a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 1 recusal to adopt a

Resolution No. 2018.06.16 authorizing the General Manager, or her Designee, to

file and execute grant applications, agreements, and certifications and assurances

with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the One Bay Area

Grant 2 (OBAG 2) Innovative Deployments to Enhance Arterials (IDEA) program

for the Microtransit Feeder: Utilizing an Automated and Accessible Electric Shuttle

Project. Board Member Chavez recused.

6.10. FY2018/19 TDA3 Project Priorities

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to adopt a Resolution No. 2018.06.17 approving the

project priorities for the FY 2018/19 Countywide Transportation Development Act

(TDA) Article 3 program.

6.11. Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan Action

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to adopt the Countywide Bicycle Plan.

6.12. Fiscal Year 2018 Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the Period Ending

March 31, 2018

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to review and accept the Fiscal Year 2018 Statement of

Revenues and Expenses for the period ending March 31, 2018.

6.13. 2017 CMP Monitoring and Conformance Report

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to adopt the 2017 Monitoring and Conformance Findings,

pursuant to California Government Code Section 65089.

6.14. Alder Joint Development Site – Authorization for Sole-Source Exclusive

Negotiations Agreement

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to authorize the General Manager to enter into a sole-

source Exclusive Negotiations Agreement (ENA) with Lodging Dynamics

Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics) for a hospitality and retail mixed-use sole-

source Joint Development (JD) project at the Alder Light Rail Station; and in the

event that an ENA does not lead to a proposed Joint Development Agreement, the

subsequent issuance of a competitive developer Request for Proposals (RFP) for JD

at the site pursuant to VTA’s Joint Development Policy.

6.15. Update on Negotiations with City of Mountain View for Evelyn JD Site

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to receive information on negotiations with City of

Mountain View for Evelyn Joint Development Site.

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6.16. Annual Sustainability Report

M/S/C (Khamis/Nunez) to receive the 2017 Sustainability Report.

6.17. (Removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda.)

Receive information on the Light Rail Safety and Speed Pilot Project in Downtown

San Jose.

RESULT: APPROVED – Consent Agenda Items #6.1 – 6.2 , 6.7 – 6.8, 6.10 – 6.16

MOVER: Johnny Khamis, Board Member



Vaidhyanathan


RESULT: APPROVED – Consent Agenda Item #6.3 – 6.6



AYES: Carr, Chavez, Diep, Jones, Khamis, Nunez, O'Neill, Peralez, Vaidhyanathan


RECUSED: Liccardo

RESULT: APPROVED – Consent Agenda Item #6.9



AYES: Carr, Diep, Jones, Khamis, Liccardo, Nunez, O'Neill, Peralez, Vaidhyanathan


RECUSED: Chavez

7. REGULAR AGENDA

Administration and Finance Committee

7.1. San Jose Diridon Integrated Station Concept Plan Cooperative Funding

Agreement

M/S/C (Peralez/O’Neill) to authorize the General Manager to execute the

Cooperative Agreement and individual Funding Agreements between the Santa

Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and the City of José, the Peninsula

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Corridor Joint Powers Authority (Caltrain), and California High Speed Rail

Authority (CAHSR) in the total amount of $6,433,000.

RESULT: APPROVED – Agenda Item #7.1

MOVER: Raul Peralez, Board Member

SECONDER: Teresa O'Neill, Vice Chairperson


Vaidhyanathan


7.2. San Jose Diridon Integrated Station Concept Plan Master Services Agreement

M/S/C (Peralez/O’Neill) on a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 1 recusal to authorize the

General Manager to execute a master services agreement with Arcadis-Benthem

Crouwel Architects in the amount of $6,433,000 for development of the Diridon

Integrated Station Area Concept Plan, which services shall be issued on a task

order basis. Chairperson Liccardo recused.



SECONDER: Teresa O'Neill, Vice Chairperson

AYES: Carr, Chavez, Diep, Jones, Khamis, Nunez, O'Neill, Peralez, Vaidhyanathan


RECUSED: Liccardo

7.3. 2016 Measure B Budget Augmentation

Carol Lawson, Fiscal Resources Manager, provided an overview of the staff report.

Public Comment

Roland Lebrun, Interested Citizen, commented that the budget augmentation is

illegal, and recommended the following conditions: 1) increase the capacity of

Caltrain; and 2) increase service to south county.

Members of the Board made the following comments: 1) South County expects

Caltrain to provide additional service to the area and improve its schedule; and

2) inquired about the legality and timing of the 2016 Measure B budget

augmentation, and if additional Caltrain service can be expected upon release of

2016 Measure B funds as stated on its language.

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Evelynn Tran, Acting General Counsel, responded that the 2016 Measure B budget

augmentation is legal.

Michelle Bouchard, Caltrain Chief Operating Officer, responded that approval of

the budget augmentation is time sensitive, and is essential in supporting three

locomotives and to increase Caltrain service.

M/S/C (Khamis/Jones) to augment the Adopted FY 2018 & FY 2019 Budget for

the 2016 Measure B Program Fund for Caltrain Corridor Capacity Improvement

Program Area by $4.3 million.



SECONDER: Chappie Jones, Board Member


Vaidhyanathan


7.4. Automated Driving System Draft Policy

Chris Augenstein, Director of Planning and Programming, provided a presentation

titled “Automated Driving Systems (ADS) Policy Framework,” highlighting the

following: 1) Why do we need an ADS policy?; 2) Accelerating Growth in

Technology; 3) Some of the things that have happened in 2018; 4) What’s

happening around the Bay Area and CA; 5) Who’s involved?; 6) What ADS can

do?; 7) Cautions/Questions; 8) What do people expect from ADS?; 9) ADS Policy;

10) Key Elements; 11) Conclusions/ Summary; and 12) Process and next steps.

Public Comments

Craig Wardrip, Member of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 265,

disapproves of the ADS. He stressed the importance of human factor in the transit

system, and noted that funding for the ADS can be used to aid in balancing the

budget deficit.

Aboubacar Ndiaye, Working Partnerships U.S.A., expressed concern that the

policy does not include an assessment of the impacts of ADS to VTA employees

and the economy of the region. He also wanted to ensure that the policy would not

privatize transportation service.

Jeffrey Buchanan, Policy Director at Working Partnerships U.S.A., stressed that

the policy should consider drivers and working families. He added that technology

should be used to create jobs.

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Mr. Beekman expressed concern about the disruption brought by emerging new

technology.

Mr. Chatty expressed concern about the social interaction of the ADS, and

recommended conducting a financial analysis.

Glenn Hendricks, Alternate Board Member and Mayor of the City of Sunnyvale,

expressed support for the ADS policy because ADS is here now. He stressed the

importance of having a policy and framework and noted the policy can be refined

later.

Members of the Board provided the following comments:

Recommended sending the policy back to staff as a work plan and to

involve the Joint Workforce Investment team to gather input.

Expressed concern that the policy does not address impacts of the

disruption to VTA and its workforce.

Supports a broad policy that can be refined in the future.

Accept that ADS technology is here, and a sustainable approach needs to

be developed.

Nuria I. Fernandez, General Manager/CEO, recommended the following: 1) add an

item on the policy that will address effects to the workforce; and 2) create

procedures that support the policy which will be brought back through the

committee process for input.

Alberto Lara, Director of Business Services, noted that VTA’s internal committee

will work with bargaining units and involve the Joint Workforce Investment team.

M/S/C (Peralez/Nunez) on a vote of 9 ayes and 1 no, to review and adopt VTA’s

Automated Driving Systems (ADS) Policy, with an amendment to add policy

language relating to workforce engagement. Board Member Chavez opposed.

RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [9 TO 1] – Agenda Item #7.4



AYES: Carr, Diep, Jones, Khamis, Liccardo, Nunez, O'Neill, Peralez,

Vaidhyanathan

NAYS: Chavez


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6.17. Light Rail Safety and Speed Pilot Project in Downtown San Jose

Chairperson Liccardo inquired about the proposed aesthetic elements of the project

that were not selected. He added that San Jose City staff are able to assist with

maintaining aesthetics through the Downtown San Jose Property-Based

Improvement District (PBID) and Groundwerx crew.

Jim Unites, Deputy Director, Transit Planning & Capital Development, responded

that the plan is to keep cost and maintenance low for this pilot project.

Board Member Vaidhyanathan requested information regarding this agenda item

from the May 17, 2018 Congestion Management Program and Planning Committee

meeting.

Public Comments

Mr. Chatty expressed appreciation for the planned improvements along the transit

mall in Downtown San Jose.

Mr. Beekman expressed that he is satisfied with the slowdown of light rail.

Mr. Wightman expressed concern about people crossing light rail tracks. He also

suggested running the light rail from Mountain View to Alum Rock.

On Order of Chairperson Liccardo and there being no objection, the Board of

Directors received the Light Rail Safety and Speed Pilot Project in Downtown San

Jose.

8. OTHER ITEMS

8.1. General Manager Report

Ms. Fernandez provided a presentation, highlighting the following: 1) Safer way to

cross Capitol Expressway and access VTA; 2) Santa Clara Caltrain Station Underpass

Project was named Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association

(APWA) and was awarded the Pedestrian/Bicycle Project of the Year by the

California Transportation Foundation (CTF); 3) 2018 Bike to Work Day; 4) VTA’s

General Engineering Consultant Information Forum held on May 15, 2018; and

5) VTA’s Symposium for Asian and Pacific Heritage Month held on May 24, 2018.

8.1.A. Government Affairs Update

Jim Lawson, Director of Government Affairs/Executive Policy Advisor,

provided the Government Affairs update, highlighting the following:

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1) Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations; and 2) Proposition 69 – Transportation

Taxes and Fees Lockbox and Appropriations Limit Exemption Amendment.

On order of Chairperson Liccardo and there being no objection, the

Board of Directors received the Government Affairs Update.

8.1.B. Silicon Valley Rapid Transit (SVRT) Program Update

Ms. Fernandez reported that on June 4, 2018, VTA was notified by the

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that a Record of Decision was issued

for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension.

Bernice Alaniz, Director of Marketing & Customer Service, provided a

report on the benefits of bringing BART to Silicon Valley.

Dennis Ratcliffe, Deputy Director for SVRT/BART Capital Program,

provided a presentation, highlighting the following: 1) Berryessa extension

project update; 2) Berryessa extension project schedule; 3) FTA schedule

workshops; 4) FTA workshop results; 5) Berryessa extension schedule

probabilities; 6) Schedule forecast; and 7) Berryessa extension next steps.

Public Comments

Mr. Chatty expressed appreciation on improvements made on Capitol

Expressway.

Mr. Ndiaye expressed concern about the delay of the SVRT Berryessa

extension and its impacts to the implementation of the Next Network.

Mr. Lebrun inquired why the SVRT presentation is not included in the

packet. He also inquired if video indexing of the Board meetings will be

implemented in the future.

Members of the Board provided the following comments: 1) to be

conservative in providing the SVRT Berryessa extension project schedule;

and 2) to inform the public that it is a successful project that is under budget

even with the projected delays.

Mr. Ratcliffe explained the challenges and the critical work that needs to be

completed prior to revenue service. .

A Member of the Board inquired about the Next Network, and requested

that the Board receive information about its implementation plan, goals, and

bench marks.

Ms. Fernandez responded Next Network implementation relied on the

SVRT revenue service. Because of the delay, staff was directed to look at

implementing some service in advance of the BART opening. But due to the

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budget deficit, that plan is being studied to determine if implementing

partial Next Network service will further increase the budget deficit.

On order of Chairperson Liccardo and there being no objection, the

Board of Directors received the SVRT Program Update.

8.2. Chairperson's Report

There was no Chairperson’s Report.

8.3. ITEMS OF CONCERN AND REFERRAL TO ADMINISTRATION

Board Member Khamis referenced a letter titled “Improved Publication Lead-Time

for Board Agendas and Staff Reports” that was sent to the Board through the Board

Secretary’s office. The letter is requesting to adopt a standard for posting Board

agendas and staff reports no later than seven business days prior to all Board of

Directors meetings.

8.4. Unapproved Minutes/Summary Reports from VTA Committees, Joint Powers

Boards (JPB), and Regional Commissions

Public Comments

Mr. Chatty referenced the minutes of the State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory

Board, dated May 21, 2018, and expressed concern about the proposed rail system

along State Route 85.

Mr. Beekman expressed concern about the term “disruption” as used to project the

future of transportation.

8.4.A. VTA Standing Committees

Governance and Audit Committee - There was no report.

Congestion Management Program & Planning (CMPP) Committee -

The May 17, 2018, Minutes were accepted as contained in the Agenda

Packet.

Administration & Finance (A&F) Committee – The May 17, 2018,

Minutes were accepted as contained on the dais.

Safety, Security, and Transit Planning & Operations (SSTP&O)

Committee – The May 18, 2018, Minutes were accepted as contained

on the dais.

8.4.B. VTA Advisory Committees

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – The May 9, 2018, Minutes

were accepted as contained in the Agenda Packet.

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Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and 2000 Measure A Citizens

Watchdog Committee (CWC) – The May 9, 2018, Minutes were

accepted as contained in the Agenda Packet.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) – The May 9,

2018, Minutes were accepted as contained in the Agenda Packet.

Committee for Transportation Mobility and Accessibility (CTMA) –

The May 10, 2018, Minutes were accepted as contained in the Agenda

Packet.

Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) - The May 10, 2018, Minutes were


8.4.C. VTA Policy Advisory Boards (PAB)

Eastridge to BART Regional Connector PAB (formerly Downtown

East Valley PAB) – There was no report.

State Route 85 Corridor PAB – The May 21, 2018, Minutes were


Diridon Station Joint Policy Advisory Board - There was no report.

El Camino Real Rapid Transit PAB - There was no report.

8.4.D. Joint Powers Boards and Regional Commissions

Caltrain Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board – The June 7, 2018,

Summary Notes were accepted as contained on the dais.

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority – There was no report.

Dumbarton Rail Corridor Policy Committee - There was no report.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) - There was no

report.

Sunol Smart Carpool Lane Joint Powers Authority - There was no

report.

Sunol SR 152 Mobility Partnership - There was no report.

8.5. Announcements

There were no Announcements.

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9. CLOSED SESSION

9.1. Recessed to Closed Session at 8:18 p.m.

A. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6)

VTA Designated Representatives

Alberto Lara, Director of Business Services

Robert Escobar, Consultant

Raj Srinath, Chief Financial Officer

Employee Organization

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 101

(AFSCME)

Transportation Authority Engineers & Architects Association Local 21

(TAEA)

B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

[Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]

Name of Case: Sharks Sports & Entertainment, LLC v. Santa Clara Valley

Transportation Authority, et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No.

18-CV-327687)

9.2. Reconvened to Open Session at 9:15 p.m.

9.3. Closed Session Report

A. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6)

VTA Designated Representatives

Alberto Lara, Director of Business Services

Robert Escobar, Consultant

Raj Srinath, Chief Financial Officer

Employee Organization

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 101

(AFSCME)

Transportation Authority Engineers & Architects Association Local 21

(TAEA)

Evelynn Tran, Acting General Counsel, noted no reportable action was taken

during closed session.

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B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

[Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)]

Name of Case: Sharks Sports & Entertainment, LLC v. Santa Clara Valley

Transportation Authority, et al. (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No.

18-CV-327687)

Ms. Tran noted no reportable action was taken during closed session.

10. ADJOURNMENT

On order of Chairperson Liccardo and there being no objection, the meeting was

adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael Diaresco, Board Assistant

VTA Office of the Board Secretary

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