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ATHERTON RAIL COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY, August 13, 2019
6:00 p.m.
HOLBROOK-PALMER PARK
MAIN HOUSE
                                    150 WATKINS AVENUE
                                     Atherton, California
Special Meeting

1. ROLL CALL

Committee Members: Malcolm Dudley, Jack Ringham, Greg Conlon, Paul Jones Scott Lane, Nerissa Dexter,   
Jim Janz, Alex Keh, Anthony Wynne, John Maulbetsch
Councilmember Liaisons: Council Member Cary Wiest, Council Member Michael Lempres (Alternate)
Staff: Robert Ovadia

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS – For items not on the agenda. 
 (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Rail Committee.  State law prohibits the Committee from acting on items not listed on the Agenda.)

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 2, 2019 and June 4, 2019
 Recommendation: Approve minutes for April 2, 2019 and June 4, 2019

4. PRESENTATIONS – None

5. REGULAR AGENDA

5a. Election of Chair and Vice Chair (15 min)
 The Committee will review recently adopted term durations and discuss the positions and duties of Chair and Vice Chair.  The Committee will act to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Reference Document: Rail Committee Members and Terms

 5b. Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project Update and Discussion (5 min.)
The Committee will receive a brief report on current activities related to Caltrain’s electrification of the peninsula corridor.  The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss current and upcoming activities as well as related items.  Not an action item.
   
 5c. Caltrain 2040 Business Plan Update (30 min.)
The Committee will receive a brief report on Caltrain’s 2040 Business Plan, including Caltrain’s long range service vision, preferred growth alternative and Organizational Analysis. The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss the business plan development, alternatives, impacts to the Town of Atherton, the Caltrain organizational assessment report as well as related items.  Not an action item. Reference Documents:
1. Long Range Vision Summary Memo - https://www.caltrain2040.org/wp-content/uploads/Caltrain-BP-Service-Vision-Summary-Memo.pdf 2. Long Range Vision Presentation - https://www.caltrain2040.org/wp-content/uploads/Caltrain-BP-Service-Vision-Presentation.pdf 3. Caltrain Organizational Assessment - https://www.caltrain2040.org/wp-content/uploads/Caltrain-Organizational-Assessment-Full-Report.pdf
 5d.  San Mateo County Grand Jury Report regarding the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB) and Grade Separations
 The Committee will receive a brief report on the San Mateo Grand Jury Report titled “GRADE SEPARATIONS – BYPASSES TO GREATER SAFETY”.  The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss the grand jury report, its recommendations, proposed grade separations in nearby communities, related items and impacts to the Town of Atherton. Reference Documents: 1. SMC Grand Jury Report: GRADE SEPARATIONS – BYPASSES TO GREATER SAFETY- http://www.sanmateocourt.org/documents/grand_jury/2018/grade_separations.pdf 2. Almanac News Article: Grand jury recommends coordinated Caltrain grade separation strategy - https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2019/07/19/grand-jury-recommends-coordinated-caltrain-grade-separation-strategy
 5e. High Speed Rail Northern California Route Update (30 min.)
 The Committee will receive a brief report on current status of High Speed Rail including recently released information regarding the preferred alternative for the Northern California segment and route, environmental and project timeline, planned community outreach and upcoming selection of the preferred alternative for the northern California route by the HSR Board.  The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss current and upcoming activities as well as related items.  Not an action item. Reference Documents:
1. News Release: California High-Speed Rail to Make Public Recommendations for the State’s Preferred Alternatives in Northern California - https://www.hsr.ca.gov/communication/news_room/news_releases/?id=17 2. Map of Alternative A - https://www.hsr.ca.gov/docs/programs/statewide_rail/proj_sections/SanFran_SanJose/Staff-Recommended_SF_to_SJ_Preferred_Alternative.pdf 3. State’s Preferred Alternatives for Northern California Project Sections - Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.hsr.ca.gov/docs/programs/statewide_rail/proj_sections/SanFran_SanJose/FAQs_Nor_Cal_070219.pdf 4. Local Policy Makers Working Group July 25, 2019, High Speed Rail update presentation - http://www.caltrain.com/Assets/Caltrain+Modernization+Program/Meetings/LPMG/July+2019+LPMG+High+Speed+Rail+Presentation.pdf
5f.    Dumbarton Rail Corridor Update (5 min.) The Committee will receive a brief report on the current status of the Dumbarton Rail Corridor.  The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss the Dumbarton Rail Corridor, current and upcoming activities as well as related items.  Not an action item. 

6. COMMITTEE AND STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9. NEXT MEETING – October 2, 2019

10.   ADJOURN
  
Next meeting is scheduled for: October 2, 2019 

Please contact the City Clerk’s office at (650) 752-0500 with any questions. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 752-0500. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (29 CRF 35.104 ADA Title II)