AddendumCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: JUNE 15, 2015
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: LES WHITE, INTERIM TOWN MAN
MEETING DATE: 06/16/15
ITEM NO: 20
ADDENDUM
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE PROJECT LIST FOR SUBMISSION TO THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE VALLEY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE PLAN BAY AREA AND
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2040 PROGRAMS
REMARKS:
After the initial Staff Report was distributed on June 11, 2015, staff received inquiries from
Council which are addressed below.
Also provided in Attachment 8 is public communication, which was received after the Staff
Report was distributed.
Q: On Friday, June 12, 2015, the Mayors and Managers of seven North and West Valley cities
agreed to ask their respective Councils to include a common project in their lists of projects in
response to concerns regarding the proposed Highway 85 project. The common project is a
Long Term Study for a Regional Mass Transit Plan for Santa Clara County. The intent is to
identify future transit investments within a comprehensive plan, which should include "first/last
mile" solutions. Can we include this study request in the Town's project list?
A: Yes, the list is intended to be a starting point. The Council can add or remove items from the
list through the motion adopting the list.
Q: Based on current lawsuit over Negative Declaration for Highway 85 - should we remove the
Items (p. 1 of chart) requesting funds for Highway 85 "hot lanes ?" (There are 3).
A: Yes, the column titled "Recommend ?" in attachment 1 identifies these three items as a "no"
for not recommended by staff. The final list will reflect those items the Council identifies as
recommended. Staff wanted a full list before the Council.
Q: If something is designated "General Plan" on the list, if we omit it, does it require a General
Plan amendment?
PREPARED BY: MATT MORLEY
Director of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by:
Town Manager _Town Attorney
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PLAN BAY AREA PROJECT LIST
JUNE 15, 2015
A: The General Plan could still retain the item, however it would not be available for funding
assistance through programs that identify the VTP 2040 or the Envision Silicon Valley programs.
Alternatively, the Council could prioritize this for removal through a General Plan cleanup
during the Council Goals and Priority Setting session later this year.