REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Study Session: Update on the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
Phase II of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's (VTA) BART Silicon Valley Program extends the BART system approximately 16 miles, from the Warm Springs Station in Fremont into Santa Clara County, with six stations in Milpitas, San Jose, and Santa Clara. Phase II of the Program has been split into two segments. The first segment consisted of the 10-mile, two-station Berryessa Extension, with stations in Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose, which opened for revenue service in June 2020. The second segment consists of an approximately six-mile-long extension of the BART system from the Berryessa/North San Jose BART Station to the proposed Santa Clara BART Station.
DISCUSSION
The City Council held previous study sessions related to the BART Phase II project on April 23, 2019, January 5, 2022, May 10, 2022, and March 21, 2023. Additionally, on June 6, 2023, the City Council approved the BART Phase II Project’s West Portal Early Works Construction Transportation Management Plan. At this current study session, VTA staff will provide an update on the BART Phase II project including information on the current status, project budget and schedule, design updates for the Santa Clara BART Station, public outreach efforts, upcoming construction activities, and next steps.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered is a study session only and does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than administrative staff time and expense.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Note and file this report and provide any feedback to the VTA.
Staff
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager