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Item No. 1 (continued) Southern Pacific, with 26 stations between San Francisco and San Jose. He reported that the 5 -year Capital Improvement Program of CalTrain provides for new equipment, including new locomotives, new maintenance facilities and station improvements. Additional improvements planned are a central- ized train control, electrification of the system, and separation of rail /highway grade crossings, and the planned improvements are expected to allow express train capability. He also described proposals for a new San Jose terminal, as well as for San Francisco which is expected to provide more convenient access to feeder transportation; i.e. trans -bay tube, bus lines, and the like. Discussion followed, and Mr. Crockett commented and replied to questions by Council, that he recognized the need to replace the temporary trailer serving as a depot for Redwood City; that he hoped that an adequate interim terminal can be worked out for the City, that the City is on the list for early right of way acquisition. City Manager Smith noted that the City has had applications pending with the State for some years for a proposed multi -modal facility, and the point has been reached where decisions have to be made. Director of Public Works Addiego reported that in a meeting the previous week with representatives of SamTrans and CalTrans, they were informed of the City's concern regarding funds for a transportation terminal and the response seemed to be encouraging. He also expressed concern that improvements proposed at each end of the corridor will make it imperative that improve- ments also be made in between, since the increased rail activity will result in an increase in traffic congestion and delays at rail crossing because all crossings in Redwood City are at grade. Jon Williamson, 2575 Middlefield Road, inquired about average ridership costs per person. Vice Mayor Britschgi noted that the Council's Legislative Committee has taken a position supporting the extension to downtown San Francisco, and that Mayor Stangel had advised CalTrans by letter of that support, so no further action is required by Council. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 2. Appeal re denial of application for an architectural permit, St. Pius Church sign - James P. Cassidy, Ad -Art, Inc., appellant (203 -10) Report of City Manager and Director of Planning 10/13/83 M /S: Biagi /Mosher to refer the matter back to the Planning Director and appellant, with consent of the appellant, for resolution. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTE ORDER NO. 83 -146 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- Reg.Mtg. 10/17/83 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 44 Page No. 251