Matter SCC-130072

Consider recommendations relating to the Final Grand Jury Report - VTA’s Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II.

Transportation & Roads Board of Supervisors

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VTA Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II - Civil Grand Jury Report

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The 2025-26 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury has transmitted its Final Report on the VTA's management and oversight of the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project. This report outlines the complexities and financial challenges of the $12.7 billion project, which aims to extend rail service through downtown San José. The report highlights the need for improved oversight from the VTA Board of Directors and identifies risks related to funding and ridership projections. The Grand Jury emphasizes the importance of accountability and public trust in the project's execution.

Key points

The BART Silicon Valley Phase II project is a $12.7 billion initiative extending rail service six miles.
The project has faced significantly reduced ridership projections and uncertainty about funding sources.
VTA has awarded major construction contracts despite these uncertainties.
The VTA Board has recognized the need for additional oversight but has not effectively provided strategic direction.
The report identifies financial challenges and accountability issues that VTA must address.

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G R A N D S AN T A C L AR A J U R Y C O UN TY June 17, 2026 County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors c/o Mr. Curtis Boone, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 70 West Hedding Street San José, California 95110 Sent via email: Curtis.Boone@cob.sccgov.org Dear Mr. Boone, The 2025-26 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury is transmitting to you its Final Report, VTA’s Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II. California Penal Code section 933(c) requires that a governing body of the particular public agency or department that has been the subject of a Grand Jury final report shall respond within 90 days to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body. California Penal Code section 933.05 contains guidelines for responses to Grand Jury findings and recommendations and is attached to this transmission. Please note: 1. As stated in Penal Code section 933.05(a), attached, you are required to "Agree" or "Disagree" with each applicable Finding: 6. If you disagree, in whole or part, you must include an explanation of the reasons you disagree. 2. As stated in Penal Code section...

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County Response Memorandum to Civil Grand Jury Report Relating to VTA Board and BART to Silicon Valley Project

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The County of Santa Clara responds to the Civil Grand Jury's Final Report regarding VTA’s Management and Oversight of the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project. The County indicates it has no response to Finding 6, which concerns the appointment practices of VTA Board Appointing Authority Groups 2 through 5, as these groups do not include the County. The County also does not respond to Recommendation 6 for the same reasons.

Key points

The response is to the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury's Final Report.
Finding 6 addresses the appointment practices of VTA Board Appointing Authority Groups 2 through 5.
The County of Santa Clara states it lacks authority and information to evaluate adherence to VTA’s administrative guidelines by these groups.
Recommendation 6 suggests adherence to VTA Administrative Code regarding Board member expertise and appointment terms, with a deadline of December 31, 2026.
The County has no response to Recommendation 6 for the same reasons as Finding 6.

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Docusign Envelope ID: E0B1B113-936A-852B-8034-79AEFAA7DB0B County of Santa Clara Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County Government Center, East Wing 70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor San Jose, California 95110-1770 (408) 299-5001 TDD 993-8272 Curtis Boone Clerk of the Board DATE: August 7, 2026 TO: Greta Hansen, Chief Operating Officer FROM: Curtis Boone, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors SUBJECT: Response to the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Final Report, VTA’s Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II The Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury’s Final Report, VTA’s Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II, requests a response from the County pursuant to the provisions of California Penal Code Section 933.05. The Office of the Clerk of the Board proposes the following response to the Civil Grand Jury’s report. Finding 6 VTA Board Appointing Authority Groups 2 through 5 often do not follow VTA Administrative Code (Section 2-14) admonitions to “appoint individuals with appropriate experience and qualifications in transportation” and to “reappoint representatives to consecutive terms.” Response to Finding 6 As noted in the Civil...