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
Suite 100
Walnut Creek
CA 94597
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FAX: 925.256.4701
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MEMORANDUM
To: Matt Todd, TRANSPAC
Brian Bornstein, SWAT
Robert Sarmiento, TRANSPLAN
Lisa Bobadilla, TVTC
John Nemeth, WCCTAC
Bret Swain, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: January 26, 2022
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its January 19, 2022 meeting, the Authority discussed the following items, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. Quarterly Project Status Report
Recommendation: This was an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
Action: The Authority Board received an informational report on the status of the current Measure projects.
B. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) – Hercules Transit Center (Project 10002‐06) – Requestfor Appropriation of Measure J Fundsfor Construction (Conversion of Letter of No Prejudice)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐01‐P, which will appropriate $200,000 in Measure J funds to BART for the construction phase of the Hercules Transit Center project.
RTPC Memorandum
January 26, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/January 19, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 22‐01‐P, which will appropriate $200,000 in Measure J funds to BART for the construction phase of the Hercules Transit Center project.
C. Quarterly Project Status Reportfor Transportation for Livable Communities and Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Facilities Projects Recommendation: This was an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
Action: The Authority Board received an informational report on the status of the current Measure projects.
D. Approval to Issue an Annual Urban Limit Line (ULL) Policy Advisory Letter to Local Jurisdictions
Recommendation: Staff sought approval to transmit an Annual ULL Policy Advisory Letter to all Contra Costa County jurisdictions.
Action: The Authority Board approved the transmittal of an Annual ULL Policy Advisory Letter to all Contra Costa County jurisdictions.
E. Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to Implement a Shared Micromobility Program in San Ramon to Support the Mobility‐on‐Demand/ Mobility‐ as‐a‐Service Project
Recommendation: Staff sought authorization to release an RFP to select a micromobility vendor to operate in the City of San Ramon, with the option for expansion to the Town of Danville, City of Walnut Creek, and unincorporated communities between.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the release an RFP to select a micromobility vendor to operate in the City of San Ramon, with the option for expansion to the Town of Danville, City of Walnut Creek, and unincorporated communities between.
F. Approval of the 2021 Contra Costa County Priority Development Area (PDA) Investment and Growth StrategyUpdate
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of the 2021 Contra Costa County PDA Investment and Growth Strategy update.
RTPC Memorandum
January 26, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/January 19, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc Action: The Authority Board approved the 2021 Contra Costa County PDA Investment and Growth Strategy update.
G. Approval of Proposed 2022 State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Programs Recommendation: Staff sought approval of the proposed 2022 State and Federal advocacy programs for the Authority.
Action: The Authority Board approved the proposed 2022 State and Federal advocacy programs for the Authority.
H. Concord Naval Weapons Station (CNWS)Development
Recommendation: Discussed and determined whether the Authority wishes to provide input and support to the Concord City Council regarding the CNWS development and term sheet.
Action: The Authority Board authorized staff to send a letter to City of Concord to partner and provide input and support regarding the CNWS development and term sheet.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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
Karen Mitchoff, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner
Lamar Thorpe, Commissioner
Holland White, Commissioner
Debora Allen, ExOfficio Rep.
Maureen Powers, ExOfficio Rep.
Amy Worth, 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
Dave Hudson, Commissioner
1. CONVENE MEETING: Teresa Gerringer, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Gerringer convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Hudson was absent.
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: Debbie Toth, representing Choice in Aging, thanked the Authority for their efforts on advancing accessible transportation in Contra Costa County through the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan.
Commissioner Arnerich thanked the Authority, on behalf of City of Concord Mayor Dominic Aliano, forthe work being done on the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Improvements, Phase 3 project.
4. PRESENTATIONS
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A. Presentation on 511 Contra Costa's E‐Bike Rebate Program 511 Contra Costa staff will provide a presentation about the E‐Bike Rebate Program that was piloted countywide in 2021 as a strategy for reducing local vehicle trips.
DISCUSSION: Peter Engel, Director, Programs, introduced the item and Kirsten Riker with 511 Contra Costa. Ms. Riker discussed the e‐Bike Rebate Program including e‐ Bike options, public outreach, success stories, data and user statistics, mode shift, benefits, barriers, bike safety education, and the next steps.
Commissioners and Representatives provided comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Haskew moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of December 15,2021
B. Authority Board Minutes for the special meeting on January 5,2022
6. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for November 2021 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for November 2021.
B. 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.
C. Quarterly Project Status Report
Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
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D. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) – Hercules Transit Center (Project 10002‐06) – Request for Appropriation of Measure J Fundsfor Construction (Conversion of Letter of No Prejudice)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐01‐P, which will appropriate $200,000 in Measure J funds to BART for the construction phase of the Hercules Transit Center project.
E. Interstate 680 High Occupancy Vehicle Completion and Express Lanes, North Segment (Project 8001) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 353 with Gray‐Bowen‐Scott (GBS) for Project Management Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 353 with GBS, to extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022, with no increase in budget, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
F. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 514 with Prime Government Solutions LLC (PrimeGov)to Support Audio Live Streaming, Real‐Time Meeting Management,Minutes Automation, and an Automated AgendaWorkflow (AAW) System
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 514 with PrimeGov in the amount of $33,101.25, for a new total agreement value of $60,096.25, to provide audio live streaming, real‐time meeting management, minutes automation, and an AAW system, and to allow the Executive Director to make any non‐substantive changes to the language. This amendment will extend the agreement termination date for three years from January 16, 2022 through January 16, 2025.
G. 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.
H. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute AgreementNo. 578 with Management Partners, Inc. (MPI) for Executive Recruitment Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 578 with MPI in the amount of $60,000, for executive recruitment services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
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I. 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 February 2022 pursuant to the Brown Act provisions under AB 361.
7. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Quarterly Project Status Reportfor Transportation for Livable Communities and Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Facilities Projects
Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
B. Approval to Issue an Annual Urban Limit Line (ULL) Policy Advisory Letter to Local Jurisdictions
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to transmit an Annual ULL Policy Advisory Letter to all Contra Costa County jurisdictions.
C. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 450 with Fehr & Peers for Additional Services to Provide Technical Updates and Implement the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Priority Action Items Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 450 with Fehr & Peers in the amount of $250,000, for a new total agreement value of $740,000, extend the agreement termination date from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the contract language.
D. Authorization to Release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to Implement a Shared Micromobility Program in San Ramon to Support the Mobility‐on‐Demand/Mobility‐ as‐a‐Service Project
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization to release an RFP to select a micromobility vendorto operate in the City of San Ramon, with the option for expansion to the Town of Danville, City of Walnut Creek, and unincorporated communities between.
E. Approval of the 2021 Contra Costa County Priority Development Area (PDA) Investment and Growth StrategyUpdate
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Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the 2021 Contra Costa County PDA Investment and Growth Strategy update.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. Approval of Proposed 2022 State and Federal Legislative AdvocacyPrograms Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the proposed 2022 State and Federal advocacy programs for the Authority.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve the proposed 2022 State and Federal advocacy programs for the Authority with the addition of seeking legislation that will allow flexibility in the criteria for eligibility of state and federal funding for e‐Bike programs, seconded by Commissioner Thorpe. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Linsey Willis, Director, External Affairs, discussed the Authority’s federal and state legislative platforms, the framework, priorities, and common themes across the platforms such as maximizing funding opportunities, advancing policy related to automated and connected vehicles, expanding accessibility and mobility, advancing technology and electrification, and workforce development. Ms. Willis discussed the connected signal system, Vision Zero efforts, and addition of seeking legislation for the e-Bike program.
Commissioners provided comments.
B. Approval of Second Amendment to Employment Agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Recommendation: The Chair seeks Authority Board approval of the second amendment to the Authority’s employment agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director, which will adjust his compensation to $303,372 per year effective December 27, 2021. The term of the amendment willremain through December 27, 2023.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to authorize the Chair to execute the second amendment to the Authority’s employment agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director, which will adjust his compensation to $303,372 per year effective December 27, 2021, with the term of the amendment remaining Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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through December 27, 2023, seconded by Commissioner Glover. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Tarienne Grover, Director, Administrative Services, stated the recommendation and provide a brief background.
Commissioners provided comments.
9. Planning Committee ‐ Regular:
A. On‐Call Planning Services (Project 465) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 465 with Placeworks, Inc. (Placeworks), for Updating the Action Plans and the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP)
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 465 with Placeworks, in the amount of $1,300,000 for a new total agreement value not‐to‐exceed $2,300,000, to provide additional services for the preparation of five Action Plan Updates and begin development of the CTP, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐ substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Haskew moved to authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 465 with Placeworks, Inc. in the amount of $1,300,000 for a new total agreement value not‐to‐exceed $2,300,000, to provide additional services for the preparation of five Action Plan Updates and begin development of the Countywide Transportation Plan, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Butt. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: John Hoang, Director, Planning, provided a brief background and overview of the updates to the action plans and the Countywide Transportation Plan.
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B. Receive the Authority/City of Richmond ‐ Complete Streets Safety Assessment Report
Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Colin Clarke, Associate Transportation Planner, provided a background of the Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) and Complete Streets Safety Assessment (CSSA) Program and process. Mr. Clarke introduced John Ciccarelli, with SafeTREC at the University of California, Berkeley, and Patrick Phelan, City of Richmond, who collaborated on the project with the Authority. Mr.
Ciccarelli discussed the SafeTREC and CSSA programs including engagement and the field audit used to identify issues, opportunities, and suggestions. Mr. Phelan discussed the benefits of the program for the City of Richmond.
Commissioners provided comments.
Public Comment:
Dave Campbell, Bike East Bay, spoke in support of the bicycle infrastructure improvements in the City of Richmond.
C. NEW ITEM: Concord Naval Weapons Station (CNWS)Development Recommendation: Discuss and determine whether the Authority wishes to provide input and support to the Concord City Council regarding the CNWS development and term sheet.
ACTION: Commissioner Glover moved to authorize staff to send a letter of commitment to the City of Concord to partner and to provide input and support regarding the Concord Naval Weapons Station development and term sheet, seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: John Hoang, Director, Planning, provide a background and discussed the partnership opportunity with the City of Concord on the development of the Concord Naval Weapons Station and term sheets.
Councilmember Carlyn Obringer and Guy Bjerke, Director, Economic Development & Base Reuse with the City of Concord, spoke in support of the partnership.
Commissioners and Representatives provided comments. Staff responded to the comments from commissioners.
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10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from City of Pittsburg dated December 22, 2021 RE: Appreciation for the Partnership and Cooperation Between the Authority and the City of Pittsburg
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the special meeting on January 6, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on January 13, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Report forthe regular meeting on January 10, 2022
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the special meeting on January 7, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Gerringer announced that she will be attending the Canyon Road Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on January 20, 2022, in the Town of Moraga, as a representative for the Authority. She also thanked Rep. Allen for her service to the Authority Board as the primary representative for the Bay Area Rapid Transit for the past three years.
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Rep. Worth provided a brief update on the allocation of discretionary funding, announced major changes to the policy for Transit‐Oriented Development funding, discussed land use issues and collaboration, and active transportation investments through the One Bay Area Grant 3 program.
Commissioner Haskew attend the California Association of Councils of Governments Board meeting in January 2022 and discussed concerns discussed at the meeting about the power grid and how to ensure there is adequate power to support e‐Bikes and electric vehicles.
Rep. Allen discussed the Bay Area Rapid Transit’s 10‐year redistricting program which is underway, discussed the redistricting maps, and three proposed plans.
Rep. Allen also provided outgoing comments.
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C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Tim Haile, Executive Director, thanked Authority staff and the Authority Board for their support and leadership. He discussed staff’s attendance and takeaways from the Transportation Research Board annual meeting, the Communications Transportation Concepts award that the Authority received, travel behavior studies, the Authority’s clean audit, and the 2022 Work Plan.
13. CALENDAR
A. January, February, March, and April 2022
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for February 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM.