COMMISSIONERS
Teresa Gerringer,
Chair
Chris Kelley,
Vice Chair
Newell Arnerich
Tom Butt
Federal Glover
Loella Haskew
David Hudson
Karen Mitchoff
Sue Noack
Lamar Thorpe
Holland White
Timothy Haile,
Executive Director
2999 Oak Road
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Walnut Creek
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MEMORANDUM
To: Matt Todd, TRANSPAC
Lisa Bobadilla, SWAT
John Cunningham, TRANSPLAN
Lisa Bobadilla, TVTC
John Nemeth, WCCTAC
Bret Swain, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: November 22, 2021
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its November 17, 2021 meeting, the Authority discussed the following items, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. Strategic Development (Project 8009.01) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 527 with DKS Associates (DKS) for Program Support, Traffic Demand Modeling, and Traffic Operations Analysis Services Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 527 with DKS in the amount of $660,800, which included $170,000 in contingency, for a new total agreement value of $2,485,800, to provide additional program support, traffic demand modeling, and traffic operations analysis services, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 527 with DKS in the amount of $660,800, which includes $170,000 in contingency, for a new total agreement value of $2,485,800, to provide additional program support, traffic demand modeling, and traffic
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November 22, 2021
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B. Approval of City of Martinez Calendar Years 2018 and 2019 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of the City of Martinez GMP Checklist and payment of $592,641 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019‐20 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds, to the City of Martinez, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2020‐21 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the firstpayment.
Action: The Authority Board approved the City of Martinez GMP Checklist and payment of $592,641 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019‐20 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds, to the City of Martinez, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2020‐21 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the firstpayment.
C. Approval of City of Clayton Calendar Years 2018 and 2019 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of the City of Clayton GMP Checklist and payment of $267,078 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019‐20 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds, to the City of Clayton, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2020‐21 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
Action: The Authority Board approved the City of Clayton GMP Checklist and payment of $267,078 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019‐20 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds, to the City of Clayton, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2020‐21 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
D. Automated Driving System (Project 8009.07) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 574 with Telegra Inc. (Telegra) to Provide Active Traffic Management System (ATMS) Infrastructure Services
Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 574 with Telegra, in an amount not‐to‐exceed $1,614,613, to provide ATMS infrastructure services, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
RTPC Memorandum
November 22, 2021
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2021/November 17, 2021 RTPC Memo.doc Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Agreement No. 574 with Telegra, in an amount not‐to‐exceed $1,614,613, to provide ATMS infrastructure services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
E. Consideration to Continue Conducting Remote Teleconferencing Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 361 Recommendation: Staff sought approval to proclaim a local emergency, ratify the proclamation of a State of Emergency, and authorize the continuation of conducting remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the Authority for the period of December 2021 pursuant to the Brown Act provisions under AB 361.
Action: The Authority Board proclaimed a local emergency, ratified the proclamation of a State of Emergency, and authorized the continuation of conducting remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the Authority for the period of December 2021 pursuant to the Brown Act provisions under AB 361.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Teresa Gerringer, Chair
Chris Kelley, Vice Chair
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Tom Butt, Commissioner
Federal Glover, Commissioner
Loella Haskew, Commissioner
Dave Hudson, Commissioner
Karen Mitchoff, Commissioner
Carlyn Obringer, Commissioner Alt.
Lamar Thorpe, Commissioner
Holland White, Commissioner
Debora Allen, ExOfficio Rep.
Mark Foley, Ex-Officio Rep. Alt.
Maureen Powers, ExOfficio Rep.
Colin Clarke
Peter Engel
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
John Hoang
Stephanie Hu
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Hisham Noeimi
Ivan Ramirez
Sherri Sylva
Linsey Willis
David McCray, Legal Counsel
Amy Worth, ExOfficio Rep.
1. CONVENE MEETING: Teresa Gerringer, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Gerringer convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Noack was absent; Commissioner Obringer attended on her behalf. Commissioner Glover arrived at 6:01 PM and Commissioner Hudson and Rep. Allen had not yet arrived. Rep. Alt. Foley was present on behalf of Rep. Allen.
Chair Gerringer announced that Regular Agenda Item 9A was being pulled from discussion and removed from the agenda by Authority staff.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public are invited to addressthe Authority regarding any item that is not listed on the agenda. Please refer to the Teleconferencing Special Notice for Public Comment guidelines.
DISCUSSION: There were no public comments on items not on the agenda.
4. PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Haskew moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Vice Chair Kelley. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Rep. Allen arrived at 6:05 PM. Rep. Alt. Foley attended on her behalf from 6:00 PM – 6:05 PM.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of October 20, 2021
6. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for September 2021 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for September 2021.
B. Accept Internal Accounting Report for the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2021 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the internal accounting report for the twelve months ended June 30, 2021.
C. Accept Quarterly Sales Tax Revenue Report for the Period Ended June 30, 2021 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly sales tax revenue report for the period ended June 30, 2021.
D. Accept Quarterly Cash and Investment Report forthe Period Ended September 30, 2021
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly cash and investment report for the period ended September 30, 2021.
E. Listing of Contract Change Orders (CCOs) Greater than $25,000 for Contracts Less than $15 Million, and Greater than $50,000 for Contracts Greater than $15 Million Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
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F. Select Firms and Jurisdictions for Measure J Compliance Audits for Fiscal Year 2020‐21
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the three recipients of Measure J funds selected for a Compliance Audit and to proceed with reviewing the Compliance Audit requirements with the firms and agencies selected.
G. Innovate 680 (Project 8009):
1. Strategic Development (Project 8009.01) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 527 with DKS Associates (DKS) for Program Support, Traffic Demand Modeling, and Traffic Operations Analysis Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 527 with DKS in the amount of $660,800, which includes $170,000 in contingency, for a new total agreement value of $2,485,800, to provide additional program support, traffic demand modeling, and traffic operations analysis services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
2. NEW ITEM: Coordinated Adaptive Ramp Metering (Project 8009.06) – Authorization to Execute Cooperative Agreement No. 90.80.07 with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) Oversight Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Cooperative Agreement No. 90.80.07 with Caltrans to provide PA&ED oversight services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
H. City of El Cerrito (City) – Approval of Reprogramming of One Bay Area Grant Cycle 2 (OBAG2) Funding
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval for the City to reprogram OBAG2 project savings in the amount of $120,308.31 from the Carlson Boulevard/Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation project to the El Cerrito del Norte Transit‐Oriented Development Complete Streets Improvements project.
I. Legislative Update
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on legislation, along with addressing any questions that may arise. The Authority may take action on any item presented in the attachment or any State or Federal legislation pertaining to the Authority’s legislative program.
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J. NEW ITEM: Consideration to Continue Conducting Remote Teleconferencing Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 361
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to proclaim a local emergency, ratify the proclamation of a State of Emergency, and authorize the continuation of conducting remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the Authority for the period of December 2021 pursuant to the Brown Act provisions under AB 361.
K. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 489 with Tai Ginsberg & Associates, LLC for Federal Advocacy Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 489 with Tai Ginsberg & Associates, LLC in the amount of $6,000 per month ($72,000/year), with an additional $3,500 per year available for pre‐approved travel expenses, for a new total agreement value of $371,500, to provide federal advocacy services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language. This amendment will extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2021 to January 1, 2024.
7. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Approval of City of Martinez Calendar Years 2018 and 2019 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Martinez GMP Checklist and payment of $592,641 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019‐20 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds, to the City of Martinez, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2020‐21 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the firstpayment.
B. Approval of City of Clayton Calendar Years 2018 and 2019 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Clayton GMP Checklist and payment of $267,078 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019‐20 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds, to the City of Clayton, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2020‐21 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
C. City of El Cerrito (City) – El Cerrito del Norte Transit‐Oriented Development (TOD) Complete Streets Improvements (Project 250004) – Administrative Revision to Resolution 21‐39‐G
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 21‐39‐G (Rev 1), which will allocate $850,000 in Measure J funds from Transportation for Livable Communities Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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(TLC), Program 25b to the City, for the Design Phase of the El Cerrito del Norte TOD Complete Streets Improvements project, and administratively correct the TLC program and project number.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. Innovate 680 (Project 8009):
1. NEW ITEM: Program and ProjectUpdate
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on the Innovate 680 Program and address any questions that may arise. The Authority Board may take action on any item presented pertaining to the Innovate 680 Program.
DISCUSSION: Stephanie Hu, Director, Projects introduced the item and presenters Danielle Stanislaus, Emergent Transportation Concepts, LLC and Liz Justison, WSP. Ms. Stanislaus discussed the partnerships, goals, six initial projects, and the context, structure, and review process of the Program Concept of Operations (ConOps) document. Ms. Justison discussed the System Architecture, four key ConOps priority policy assumptions, and policy issues such as Operations and Maintenance considerations. Ms.
Stanislaus reviewed the additional policy issues to be discussed at future Policy Advisory Committee meetings, the next steps of finalizing a ConOps document and implementation plan, and continued engagement with stakeholders.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Tim Haile, Executive Director, discussed the lessons learned from the I‐80 corridor and other countries that have implemented similar systems, the continued analysis for addressing cyber security concerns, and determining how to bridge the gap between regional and local entities to ensure the system is seamless, operated, and maintained properly.
Commissioner Hudson arrived at 6:15 PM. Commissioner Holland left at 6:17 PM and returned at 6:21 PM.
2. Automated Driving System (Project 8009.07) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 574 with Telegra Inc. (Telegra) to Provide Active Traffic Management System (ATMS) Infrastructure Services
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
November 17, 2021
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 574 with Telegra, in an amount not‐to‐exceed $1,614,613, to provide ATMS infrastructure services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to authorize the Chair to execute Agreement No. 574 with Telegra, Inc. in an amount not‐to‐exceed $1,614,613, to provide Active Traffic Management System Infrastructure Services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Alt.
Obringer. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the Commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Jack Hall, Engineering Manager, provided a brief overview of the active traffic management system infrastructure services to be provided by Telegra.
9. Planning Committee ‐ Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: Receive Update on the Implementation of the Contra Costa Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP) Task Force (TF) – Consider Adding an Additional Non‐Governmental Organization (NGO)/Advocate Member to ATSP TF Composition and Formation of Sub‐Committees
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization to increase the ATSP TF composition from three NGO/Advocate seats to four NGO/Advocate seats, and authorize the ATSP TF to form sub‐committees as necessary, to provide support to complete the work of the TF.
DISCUSSION: This item was pulled from the agenda by Authority staff at the beginning of the meeting and was not discussed.
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the Authority to the Regional Water Quality Control Board dated October 26, 2021 RE: Comments on Proposed Municipal Regional Permit (MRP 3.0) Requirements
B. Letterfrom the Authority to the Marin Municipal Water District dated November 3, 2021 RE: Marin Municipal Water District Emergency IntertieProject Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meetings on October 14, 2021 and November 11, 2021 (Attachment and meeting handout if available) B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report forthe regular meeting on November 11, 2021 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Reportforthe regular meeting on November 1, 2021
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on October 22, 2021 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Gerringer announced that Tim Haile, Executive Director, received a Special Districts Innovation Award for Leadership, and announced that she attended the virtual Focus on the Future conference from November 15‐16, 2021.
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Hudson announced that he attended the California Transit Association Conference in Sacramento, CA from November 2‐4, 2021, and the American Public Transportation Association Conference in Orlando, FL from November 7‐10, 2021.
Commissioner Butt provided an update on the Marin Municipal Water District’s Emergency Water Pipeline Project on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Rep. Allen provided an update on the Bay Area Rapid Transit ridership, a five‐ member audit committee created to hear financial issues, the potential funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and discussions by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority about the future replacement of the rail bridge between Martinez and Benicia.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed his leadership award and thanked the Authority Board and staff for their contributions. He discussed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and its new potential funding sources, in particular for transit, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, rail safety and freight programs, the new carbon reduction formula program, Vision Zero and walking/bicycling programs, the new StrengtheningMobility and Revolutionizing Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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Transportation program and launch of the Advanced Research Projects Agency‐Infrastructure. Mr. Haile discussed meetings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s potential new Administrator, interview with KCBS regarding the Authority’s support along with Stantec for the Femineers Program at Ygnacio Valley High School, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Concord First, and the KQED documentary on San Francisco in which the Authority will be highlighted to air next Monday. He also attended the ITS World Congress in Hamburg, Germany, the virtual Focus on the Future Conference, California Transit Association Conference, and the American Public Transportation Association Conference. Mr. Haile also announced that the Redefining Mobility Summit will be returning on April 5, 2022.
13. CALENDAR
A. November and December 2021, and January and February2022 B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for December 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.