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Committees and Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

SAMTRANS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
2nd FL. AUDITORIUM
1250 SAN CARLOS AVENUE, SAN CARLOS, CALIFORNIA

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
The Board of Directors' meeting follows its Committee meetings (Community Relations, Finance, Legislative, Planning and Development) which begin at 2:00 p.m. Each meeting immediately follows the preceding one.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
(Accessibility, Senior Services, and Community Issues)

2:00 P.M.

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

ACTION
  1. Approval of Minutes of Community Relations Committee Meeting of September 13, 2006 (PDF, 90 KB)
  2. Designation of October as Disabilities Awareness Month

INFORMATIONAL
  1. Accessibility Update – Bill Welch (PDF, 550 KB)<
  2. Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC) Update – Barbara Kalt
  3. Citizens Advisory Committee Liaison Report – Wayne Kingsford-Smith
  4. ADA Paratransit Performance Report (PDF, 64 KB)
  5. Multimodal Ridership Report, August 2006 (PDF, 64 KB)

Committee Members: Shirley Harris, Zoe Kersteen-Tucker, Art Lloyd

NOTE:

  • This Committee meeting may be attended by Board Members who do not sit on this Committee. In the event that a quorum of the entire Board is present, this Committee shall act as a Committee of the Whole. In either case, any item acted upon by the Committee or the Committee of the Whole will require consideration and action by the Full Board of Directors as a prerequisite to its legal enactment.
  • All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the Board.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2:15 p.m.
*or immediately following previous Committee meeting
 

ACTION

  1. Approval of Minutes of Finance Committee Meeting of September 13, 20066 (PDF, 88 KB)
  2. Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for July 2006 (PDF, 782 KB)
  3. Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for August 2006 (PDF, 787 KB)
  4. Adoption of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code
    (PDF, 200 KB)
  5. Authorization to Submit a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Race-Neutral Implementation Agreement and Proposed Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level for FY 2007 to the State Department of Transportation s
    (PDF, 133 KB)
  6. Authorization to File an Allocation Request and Enter Into a Funding Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for $400,000 of Planning Work for the High Priority Earmark for the El Camino Real Grand Boulevard Initiative
    (PDF, 137 KB)

Contracts:

  1. Authorizing Award of Contract to Gillig Corporation for Purchase and Delivery of 59 Recaro Ergo Metro Bus Operator Seats at a Total Estimated Cost of $89,663
    (PDF, 129 KB)
  2. Authorization to Use the Competitive Negotiation Procurement Process to Procure up to 29 Cutaway Paratransit Vehicles
    (PDF, 130 KB)
  3. Authorization for Award of Contract to The Permanente Medical Group for Providing DOT/DMV Medical Certification/ Examinations for a Three Year Term at an Estimated Cost of $70,000
    (PDF, 143 KB)
  4. Authorization for Award of Contract to World Courier Ground for Providing Mail Courier Services for a Three Year Term at an Estimated Cost of $109,620
    (PDF, 136 KB)
  5. Authorization for Award of Contract to Corey, Canapary, and Galanis Research to Conduct an Onboard Bus Passenger Survey for a Twelve-Week Term at an Estimated Cost of $73,945
    (PDF, 157 KB)
  6. Authorization an Extension of a Contract with MV Transportation, Inc. for Providing Contracted Urban Bus (CUB) Service
    (PDF, 137 KB)

Committee Members: Adrienne Tissier, Mike Guingona, Marc Hershman

NOTE:

  • This Committee meeting may be attended by Board Members who do not sit on this Committee. In the event that a quorum of the entire Board is present, this Committee shall act as a Committee of the Whole. In either case, any item acted upon by the Committee or the Committee of the Whole will require consideration and action by the Full Board of Directors as a prerequisite to its legal enactment.
  • All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the Board.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2:30 P.M.
*or immediately following previous Committee meeting

ACTION
  1. Approval of Minutes of Legislative Committee Meeting of September 13, 2006 (PDF, 19 KB)

INFORMATIONAL
  1. Verbal Update on State Legislative Program (PDF, 65 KB)
  2. Verbal Update on Federal Legislative Program

Committee Members: Art Lloyd, Rose Guilbault, Jerry Hill

NOTE:

  • This Committee meeting may be attended by Board Members who do not sit on this Committee. In the event that a quorum of the entire Board is present, this Committee shall act as a Committee of the Whole. In either case, any item acted upon by the Committee or the Committee of the Whole will require consideration and action by the full Board of Directors as a prerequisite to its legal enactment.
  • All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the Board.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2:45 P.M.
*or immediately following previous Committee meeting

ACTION
  1. Approval of Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 13, 2006 (PDF, 90 KB)
  2. Presentation and Endorsement of the Housing Our People Effectively (HOPE) Plan (PDF, 3.86 MB)

Committee Members: Jerry Hill, Marc Hershman, Zoe Kersteen-Tucker

NOTE:

  • This Committee meeting may be attended by Board Members who do not sit on this Committee. In the event that a quorum of the entire Board is present, this Committee shall act as a Committee of the Whole. In either case, any item acted upon by the Committee or the Committee of the Whole will require consideration and action by the full Board of Directors as a prerequisite to its legal enactment.
  • All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the Board.

SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3:00 p.m.
*or immediately following Committee meetings
  1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
    2.
  1. CONSENT CALENDAR

    2. MOTION
    1. Adoption of Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting of September 13, 2006 (PDF, 98 KB)
    2. Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for July 2006
    3. Acceptance of Statement of Revenues and Expenses for August 2006
  1. PUBLIC COMMENT
    2.
  1. REPORT OF THE CHAIR
    2.
  1. REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO
    2.
    1. 20-Year Safe Worker Award to George Cabanas
  1. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
    (Accessibility, Senior Services, and Community Issues)

    PROCLAMATION

    1. Designation of October as Disabilities Awareness Month

      SUBJECTS DISCUSSED

    2. Accessibility Update
    3. Paratransit Coordinating Council Update
    4. Citizens Advisory Committee Liaison Report
    5. ADA Paratransit Performance Statistics
    6. Multimodal Ridership Report, August 2006
  1. FINANCE COMMITTEE

    2. RESOLUTIONS
    1. Adoption of the Amended Conflict of Interest Code
    2. Authorization to Submit a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Race-Neutral Implementation Agreement and Proposed Annual Anticipated DBE Participation Level for FY 2007 to the State Department of Transportation
    3. Authorization to File an Allocation Request and Enter Into a Funding Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for $400,000 of Planning Work for the High Priority Earmark for the El Camino Real Grand Boulevard Initiative
    4. Authorizing Award of Contract to Gillig Corporation for Purchase and Delivery of 59 Recaro Ergo Metro Bus Operator Seats at a Total Estimated Cost of $89,6635
    5. Authorization to Use the Competitive Negotiation Procurement Process to Procure up to 29 Cutaway Paratransit Vehicles
    6. Authorization for Award of Contract to The Permanente Medical Group for Providing DOT/DMV Medical Certification/Examinations for a Three Year Term at an Estimated Cost of $70,000
    7. Authorization for Award of Contract to World Courier Ground for Providing Mail Courier Services for a Three Year Term at an Estimated Cost of $109,620
    8. Authorization for Award of Contract to Corey, Canapary, and Galanis Research to Conduct an Onboard Bus Passenger Survey for a Twelve Week Term at an Estimated Cost of $73,945
    9. Authorization an Extension of a Contract with MV Transportation, Inc. for Providing Contracted Urban Bus (CUB) Service


  1. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

    2.  SUBJECTS DISCUSSED
    1. Verbal Update on State Legislative Program
    2. Verbal Update on Federal Legislative Program
  1. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS
    2.
    1. Endorsement of the Housing Our People Effectively (HOPE) Plan
  1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  1. BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS
  1. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING: November 8, 2006 at 2 p.m., SamTrans Administrative Office, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, California
  1. GENERAL COUNSEL PROPOSAL
    2.
    1. Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiators (District Real Estate staff and General Counsel) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property Location: Rail right-of-way, Burlingame, Millbrae and San Bruno, CA; Parties: S.F. Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board; Under negotiation: Price and terms of agreement
    2. Closed Session: Conference with Real Property Negotiators (SamTrans Real Estate Staff and General Counsel) pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property Location: Former Millett and Greenwood Properties (El Camino Real, Colma, CA); Parties: Colma BART Apartment Associates, L.P.; Under negotiation: Price and terms of agreement
  1. ADJOURNMENT
    2.

INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC

If you have questions on the agenda, please contact the Board Secretary at 650-508-6279. Assisted listening devices are available upon request.

SamTrans Board and Citizens Advisory Committee meeting schedule is posted on the website and advertised in the local newspaper the week before the meeting.

  • Date and Time of Board and Advisory Committee Meetings

San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) Committees and Board: Second Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m.; SamTrans Citizens Advisory Committee: First Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. Date, time and location of meetings may be changed as needed.

  • Location of Meeting

The SamTrans Administrative Office is located at 1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos, which is one block west of the San Carlos Caltrain Station on El Camino Real, accessible by SamTrans bus routes: 390, 391, 295, 260, KX.

  • Public Comment

- If you wish to address the Board, please fill out a speaker's card located on the agenda table. If you have anything that you wish distributed to the Board and included for the official record, please hand it to the Board Secretary, who will distribute the information to the Board members and staff.

- Members of the public may address the Board on non-agendized items under the Public Comment item on the agenda. Public testimony by each individual speaker shall be limited to one minute and items raised that require a response will be deferred for staff reply.

  • Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request, SamTrans will provide for written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and a preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least two days before the meeting. Requests should be mailed to Jennifer Hardie at San Mateo County Transit District, 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306; or emailed to boardsecretary@samtrans.com; or by phone at (650) 508-6279, or TDD (650) 508-6448.

Note: All items appearing on the agenda are subject to action by the Board. Staff recommendations are subject to change by the Board.
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