1. Amended and Restated Ordinance 98.1 First Reading
Citizens Advisory Committee
September 10, 2014
Policy Advisory Committee
September 11, 2014

2. 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 – Entry Upon and Use of VTA Administrative Facilities
Regulation – Traffic and Vehicles Operated or Parked on VTA Facilities
Regulation – Bicycles Onboard VTA Buses, Light Rail Vehicles and Transit Facilities

3. 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 and Policy for Third-Party Use of VTA Property

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 and Policy for Third-Party Use of VTA Property

7. 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
Consider adoption of Policy for Third-Party Use of VTA Property