Amended and Restated Ordinance 98.1 First Reading Citizens Advisory Committee September 10, 2014 Policy Advisory Committee September 11, 2014
Background Current Ordinance 98.1, adopted October 1, 1998 Replaced prior ordinances with single ordinance Regulates conduct on transit vehicles and facilities Ordinance supplemented by Regulations Regulation 98.11.1 – Entry Upon and Use of VTA Administrative Facilities Regulation 98.11.2 – Traffic and Vehicles Operated or Parked on VTA Facilities Regulation 98.11.3 – Bicycles Onboard VTA Buses, Light Rail Vehicles and Transit Facilities
Amended and Restated Ordinance 98.1 October 2, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting Proposed Action: First Reading of Ordinance Informational Items (No Board Action): Amended & Restated Regulation 98.11.2 and Policy for Third-Party Use of VTA Property
Reason for Amendment Clarify conditions for third party use of VTA properties Mirror updates to California law Align Ordinance more closely with certain applicable California Code sections Reflect current operating policies relating to system safety and security
Summary of Key Changes Definitions broadened to incorporate a more comprehensive range of VTA vehicles and facilities Prohibitions updated to reflect current operating policies on subjects such as service animals, alcohol and e-cigarettes Applicable sections updated from California Penal Code, Public Utilities Code and Vehicle Code
October 2, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting Next Steps October 2, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting Conduct First Reading of Ordinance Receive information on draft implementation documents: Amended & Restated Regulation 98.11.2 and Policy for Third-Party Use of VTA Property
November 6, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting Next Steps November 6, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting Conduct Second Reading of Ordinance Consider adoption of Amended & Restated Ordinance 98.1 Consider adoption of Amended & Restated Regulation 98.11.2 Consider adoption of Policy for Third-Party Use of VTA Property