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" , , . , ,. - Ct.A- , " '- May 10, 2004 Subject Approval of the Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan for the Extension of Measure "A". Recommendation Adopt a resolution approving the Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan, dated March 18. 2004, to extend Measure "A" for a 25-year term beginning January 1, 2009, in accordance with the statutory requirements under California Public Utilities Section 131055 etseq. Background In accordance with California Public Utilities Code Section 131000 et seq., the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) has prepared this Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan at least one year prior to the date of the last general election, in which the current measure will be in effect (2008) and held a public hearing on February 28, 2004. The City and County Association of Governments unanimously supported the extension of Measure "A" and approved an initial draft plan at their March 11, 2004 ~' meeting. As a result of comments received during both the public comment period and the formal public hearing, two substantive amendments were made to the plan: 1. changing the term of the extension from 20 to 25 years, and 2. increasing the percentage distribution to the Local Streets and Transportation Program Category from 20% -22.5 %. The TA Board adopted the amended plan on March 18, 2004. On April 28, 2004, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission unanimously approved the plan. In accordance with California Public Utilities Code Section 131055, the Draft Plan will be brought before each of the cities in San Mateo County for approval. The Draft Plan must be approved by a majority of cities representing the majority of the population of the incorporated area of the County by a majority vote of their respective Councils. The Board of Supervisors currently scheduled to hear this item at their July 6, 2004 meeting, also must approve it. At that time, the Board of Supervisors will recommend whether or not the approved Plan and the extension of the local sales tax be placed on the ballot for voter approval in the next general election (November 2004). Over the last year, TA staff has been soliciting input from multiple sources on the elements of the Draft Plan. Communities and agencies throughout the County were invited to identify projects and programs for inclusion in the Draft Plan. Interim progre$S reports were made to the T A, C/CAG and CMAQ, which resulted in feedback from ~ elected officials. The general public was also invited to provide input through a series Page 1012