CITY OF SUNNYVALE

Council Study Session

Future Light Rail Corridors

June 15, 2004 - 6:30 p.m.

West Conference Room

The City Council met in a study session at City Hall in the West Conference Room, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, California on June 15, 2004 at 6:30 p.m., with Mayor John Howe presiding.

Council Present:     Mayor John Howe

Vice-Mayor Dean Chu

Council Member Melinda Hamilton

Council Member Otto Lee

Council Member Julia Miller

Council Member Ron Swegles

Council Absent:      Council Member Fred Fowler

Staff Present:         Amy Chan, City Manager

                             Chuck Schwabe, Deputy City Manager

                             Valerie Armento, City Attorney

                             Marvin Rose, Director of Public Works

Jack Witthaus, Transportation and Traffic Manager

Dennis Ng, Senior Engineer

Visitors / Guests Present: None

Mayor Howe called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.

Study Session Summary

I.                   Origin of Study Session

Staff noted that this presentation was to present information on the history of the 1993 Light Rail Settlement and future of Light Rail in Sunnyvale, as requested by Council.

II.                Light Rail Development in the Late 1980’s and Early 1990’s

Staff described the development of the existing Light Rail transit system in Santa Clara County and the history and reasoning behind the litigation.

III.             1993 Light Rail Settlement Agreement Background

Staff discussed the background of the 1993 Light Rail Agreement Settlement between the Santa Clara County Transit Authority and the City of Sunnyvale.  Also covered was the structure and format of the agreement, dispute resolution, and process for arbitration.

IV.              Agreement Summary

Staff summarized the terms and the resolution of the 1993 Light Rail Settlement Agreement.

V.                 Legislative/Administrative History of the Settlement Agreement

Staff summarized any legislative and administrative actions taken by the City or Valley Transportation Authority as related to the 1993 Light Rail Settlement.

VI.              Light Rail Development Today – VTP 2030

Staff discussed the various Light Rail Extensions that are under design and construction at the present time and Extensions that have been identified in VTP 2030 as possible for future studies.

IV.       Questions

Staff responded to questions from City Council Members.

Motion

To hold a public hearing at a future City Council meeting in order to gather public input. 

All Council Members support action item.

Adjournment

The Study Session was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dennis Ng, Senior Engineer