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Town of Atherton
ATHERTON RAIL COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY, April 6, 2021
Regular Meeting
6:00 p.m.
                                 This meeting is being held virtually

This meeting is compliant with the Governors Executive Order N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 allowing for deviation of teleconference rules required by the Brown Act. The purpose of this is to provide the safest environment for staff and the public while allowing for public participation. The meeting will be held by tele or video conferencing. The public may participate via: Zoom Meeting.

1.               ROLL CALL

Committee Members: Alex Keh (Chair), John Maulbetsch (Vice Chair), Jack Ringham, Greg Conlon, Paul Jones, Jim Janz, James Massey

Councilmember Liaisons: Council Member Michael Lempres

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 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 – December 1, 2020

Recommendation: Approve minutes for December 1, 2020 

The February 2, 2021 Rail Committee Meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.

4.                PRESENTATIONS – None

5.              REGULAR AGENDA        

5a. Atherton Caltrain Station Closure Update (15 min.)

The Committee will receive a brief report on current status of the mitigation items associated with the closure of the Atherton Caltrain Station including the status of fencing installation, platform removal, Watkins Avenue safety improvements, and related funding agreements. The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss current and upcoming issues and activities as well as related items. Not an action item.

5b. Fair Oaks Avenue Quiet Zone Filing (5 min.)

The Committee will receive a brief report on required filings associated with the existing Quiet Zone. The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss current and upcoming issues and activities associated with the Quiet Zone as well as related items. Not an action item.

5c. Caltrain Update (10 min.)

The Committee will receive a brief report on current issues associated with Caltrain including the Peninsula Corridor Electrification project, governance changes, and other related items. The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss current and upcoming issues and activities as well as related items. Not an action item.

Reference Documents:

       San Mateo Daily Journal Article 03-20-21: Board Member pushes a merger of Caltrain, Bart. Transit agency talks governance reform

5d. High-Speed Rail Update (5 min.)

The Committee will receive a brief report on current status of High-Speed Rail. The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss current and upcoming activities as well as related items. Not an action item.

Reference Documents:

1. Los Angeles Times Article 01-12-21: State bullet train delays ‘beyond comprehension,’ contractor says in blistering letter
2. Los Angeles Times Article 03-29-21: Bullet train contractor warns of further two-year delay as state struggles to secure land
   

5e. Litigation Update (5 min.)

The Committee will receive a brief report on current status of litigation with the High-Speed Rail Authority. The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss current and upcoming activities as well as related items. Not an action item.

5f. Dumbarton Rail Corridor Update (10 min.)

The Committee will receive a brief report on current status of the Samtrans Dumbarton Rail project. The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss the Dumbarton Rail project as well as related items. Not an action item. 

Reference Documents:

1. San Mateo Daily Journal Article 01-19-21: Dumbarton rail seeks path
2. Palo Alto Weekly Article 03-17-21: Could new rail project ease traffic gridlock on Dumbarton Bridge?

5g. Recognition of Malcolm Dudley (20 min.)

The Committee will have the opportunity to discuss and recognize the outstanding contributions and efforts of Malcolm Dudley on behalf of the Committee and the Town. The Committee may act to recommend further recognition of Malcolm Dudley’s contributions and may assign a subcommittee to further develop such recognition.

6.                  COMMITTEE AND STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS 

7.                  PUBLIC COMMENT                                                  

8.                  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
          - High Speed Rail Authority Presentation

9.                  NEXT MEETING – June 1, 2021

10.                ADJOURN            

Next meeting is scheduled for: June 1, 2021

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)