COMMISSIONERS
Chris Kelley,
Chair
Federal Glover,
Vice Chair
Newell Arnerich
Tom Butt
Teresa Gerringer
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: February 28, 2022
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its February 16, 2022 meeting, the Authority discussed the following items, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
Action: The Authority Board appointed Vice Chair Kelley as Chair and Commissioner Glover as Vice Chair for February 2022 through February 2023.
B. Approval of Countywide At‐Large Appointmentto the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CBPAC)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval to appoint Soheila Bana as the new Countywide At‐Large member to the CBPAC, to serve the remainder of the two‐year term, from February 2022 through December 2022.
Action: The Authority Board appointed Soheila Bana as the new Countywide At‐Large member to the CBPAC, to serve the remainder of the two‐year term, from February 2022 through December 2022.
C. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) County Program Manager Fund ExpenditurePlan
RTPC Memorandum
February 28, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/February 16, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐02‐G, incorporating the Authority’s FY 2022‐23 TFCA Expenditure Plan and allocation of County Program Manager TFCA funds in the amount of $2,192,333, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to sign and submit the Expenditure Plan Summary application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 22‐02‐G, incorporating the Authority’s FY 2022‐23 TFCA Expenditure Plan and allocation of County Program Manager TFCA funds in the amount of $2,192,333, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to sign and submit the Expenditure Plan Summary application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
D. 2022 Measure J Strategic Plan – Key Considerations
Recommendation: Staff sought approval to reprogram Measure J savings to the following projects in the 2022 Measure J Strategic Plan: $9 million for the Innovate 680 (Project 8009), $1 million for the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phase 3 (Project 6001), $1 million for the East County Subregional Transportation Needs Reserve (Project 28001), $2 million for the Pacheco Boulevard Improvements, Blum Road to Morello Avenue (Project 24003), and $5 million to replenish the programmatic reserve.
Action: The Authority Board authorized staff to reprogram Measure J savings to the following projects in the 2022 Measure J Strategic Plan: $9 million for the Innovate 680 (Project 8009), $1 million for the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phase 3 (Project 6001), $1 million for the East County Subregional Transportation Needs Reserve (Project 28001), $2 million for the Pacheco Boulevard Improvements, Blum Road to Morello Avenue (Project 24003), and $5 million to replenish the programmatic reserve.
E. Bollinger Canyon Road – Iron Horse Trail (IHT) Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing (POC) (Project 120025) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 579 with MNS Engineers Inc. (MNS) for Construction Management (CM) Services Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 579 with MNS in the amount of $2,332,297 to provide CM services, allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, and delegate authority to negotiate and execute amendments within the contingency amount to the Executive Director or designee.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Agreement No. 579 with MNS in the amount of $2,332,297 to provide CM services, allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, and delegate authority to negotiate and execute amendments within the contingency amount to the Executive Director or designee.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Teresa Gerringer, Chair
Chris Kelley, Chair
Federal Glover, Vice Chair
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Tom Butt, Commissioner
Loella Haskew, Commissioner
Dave Hudson, Commissioner
Karen Mitchoff, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner
Lamar Thorpe, Commissioner
Holland White, Commissioner
Mark Foley, ExOfficio Rep.
H.E. Christian Peeples, ExOfficio Rep. Alt.
Amy Worth, ExOfficio Rep.
Colin Clarke None
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
1. CONVENE MEETING: Teresa Gerringer, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Gerringer convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Rep. Powers was absent; Rep.
Peeples attended on her behalf. Rep. Worth had not yet arrived. Rep. Foley provided a brief introduction as the new primary representative for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).
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: Joe Young, President of the Vineyards of Marsh Creek Owners Association, addressed concerns with the projects on State Route 4 and State Route 239.
4. ELECTION
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 16, 2022
ACTION: Commissioner Mitchoff moved to nominate and elect Vice Chair Kelley as Chair and Commissioner Glover as Vice Chair for 2022, seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Chair Gerringer handed the virtual gavel over to incoming Chair Kelley to conduct the remainder of the meeting.
5. COMMENDATION
A. Outgoing Chair Teresa Gerringer
DISCUSSION: Tarienne Grover, Director, Administrative Services, presented a commendation and pin plaque to outgoing Chair Gerringer to recognize herservice and accomplishments while Chair of the Authority Board.
Commissioners provided comments. ChairGerringer provided outgoing chair comments.
6. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
A. Assignment of Authority Board Membersto the Administration and Projects Committee and Planning Committee
ACTION: Commissioner Hudson moved to assign Commissioners Arnerich, Butt, Gerringer, Noack, and Thorpe to the Administration and Projects Committee and Commissioners Haskew, Hudson, Mitchoff, White, and Chair Kelley to the Planning Committee, and reaffirm that Vice Chair Glover will not be assigned to a sub‐ committee, seconded by Commissioner Butt. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA)Update Staff from the WETA will update the Authority Board on City of Richmond service, COVID recovery efforts, and the WETA 2050 Service Vision and Business Plan.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 16, 2022
DISCUSSION: Peter Engel, Director, Programs, introduced the item and Seamus Murphy with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA). Mr. Murphy provided a background and overview of WETA services, discussed pandemic recovery for the ferry services provided in the City of Richmond, impacts of COVID‐ 19, the Pandemic Recovery Program and its results on the City of Richmond ferry services, ridership recovery, and the next steps.
Commissioners provided comments. Mr. Murphy responded to comments from commissioners.
B. State Route 4 (SR4) and Interstate 80 (I‐80) Travel Behavior Study Results After gaining valuable insight from a user analysis conducted on the I‐680 corridor as part of the Innovate 680 project, the Authority Board authorized similar travel behavior surveys on the SR4 and I‐80 corridors to help better understand travel behavior across Contra Costa County. Authority staff and consultants will present the results of the transportation habit surveys for these two corridors as an informational item to the Authority Board.
DISCUSSION: Linsey Willis, Director, External Affairs, introduced the item and Nicole Hilaire with Convey. Ms. Hilaire discussed the behavioral research on the Interstate 80, State Route (SR) 4, and SR242 corridors including methodology, key findings, corridor use, driving frequency and interests in driving less, barriers to using alternative modes, residents’ priorities for transportation improvements, drivers’ willingness to try active modes, perceptions of Part‐Time Transit Lanes, impacts on underserved communities within the corridor, and the next steps such as building relationships with residents and overcoming barriers to driving less.
Commissioners provided comments. Ms. Hilaire and staff responded to comments from commissioners. Mr. Engel discussed how these surveys complement the work being done through the 511 Contra Costa Program.
Rep. Worth arrived at 7:02 PM.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Vice Chair Glover moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Butt. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
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February 16, 2022
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of January 19, 2022
9. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Approval of 2022 Regular Meeting Schedule
B. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for December 2021 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for December 2021.
C. Accept Internal Accounting Report for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the internal accounting report for the six months ended December 31, 2021.
D. Accept Quarterly Sales Tax Revenue Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2021
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly sales tax revenue report for the period ended September 30, 2021.
E. Accept Quarterly Cash and Investment Report for the Period Ended December 31, 2021
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly cash and investment report for the period ended December 31, 2021.
F. Approval of Countywide At‐Large Appointmentto the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CBPAC)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to appoint Soheila Bana as the new Countywide At‐Large member to the CBPAC, to serve the remainder of the two‐year term, from February 2022 through December 2022.
G. State Route 4 (SR4)/Balfour Road Interchange (Project 5005) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 404 with PSOMAS for Additional Construction Management (CM) Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 404 with PSOMAS in the amount of $66,940 for a new total agreement value of $7,267,166, to provide additional CM 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 June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 16, 2022
H. 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.
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 March 2022 pursuant to the Brown Act provisions under AB 361.
10. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. NEW ITEM: Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) County Program Manager Fund ExpenditurePlan
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐02‐G, incorporating the Authority’s FY 2022‐23 TFCA Expenditure Plan and allocation of County Program Manager TFCA funds in the amount of $2,192,333, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to sign and submit the Expenditure Plan Summary application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
11. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. Accept Annual Audit Reports – Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Auditor’s Report to the Authority Board for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the annual audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. Staff will provide an overview of the report, along with addressing any questions that may arise.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Auditor’s Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, seconded by Commissioner Gerringer. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 16, 2022
DISCUSSION: Brian Kelleher, Chief Financial Officer, provided a background of the introductory, financial, and statistical sections of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the statement of net position, statement of activities, financial summary, financial statement notes including debt service, and ten‐year statistical trends. He introduced Annie Louie with Macias, Gini & O'Connell LLP to provide a summary of the audit results. Ms. Louie announced that they have an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and reported no deficiencies.
Commissioners provided comments.
B. 2022 Measure J Strategic Plan – Key Considerations
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to reprogram Measure J savings to the following projects in the 2022 Measure J Strategic Plan: $9 million for the Innovate 680 (Project 8009), $1 million for the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phase 3 (Project 6001), $1 million for the East County Subregional Transportation Needs Reserve (Project 28001), $2 million for the Pacheco Boulevard Improvements, Blum Road to Morello Avenue (Project 24003), and $5 million to replenish the programmatic reserve.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to authorize staff to reprogram Measure J savings to the following projects in the 2022 Measure J Strategic Plan: $9 million for the Innovate 680 (Project 8009), $1 million for the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phase 3 (Project 6001), $1 million for the East County Subregional Transportation Needs Reserve (Project 28001), $2 million for the Pacheco Boulevard Improvements, Blum Road to Morello Avenue (Project 24003), and $5 million to replenish the programmatic reserve, seconded by Commissioner Butt. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Hisham Noeimi, Director, Programming, provided a background of Measure J and the Expenditure Plan breakdown of funding for programs and projects, discussed sub‐regional equity, sales tax revenues, the Authority’s strategy for success, project delivery status, Measure Jsavings, and the overarching considerationsfor reprogramming the savings to the projects outlined in the recommendation, as well as to the programmatic reserve.
Commissioners provided comments.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 16, 2022
C. NEW ITEM: Bollinger Canyon Road – Iron Horse Trail (IHT) Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing (POC) (Project 120025) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 579 with MNS Engineers Inc. (MNS) for Construction Management (CM) Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 579 with MNS in the amount of $2,332,297 to provide CM services, allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, and delegate authority to negotiate and execute amendments within the contingency amount to the Executive Director or designee.
ACTION: Commissioner Gerringer moved to authorize the Chair to execute Agreement No. 579 with MNS Engineers Inc. in the amount of $2,332,297 to provide Construction Management services, allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, and delegate authority to negotiate and execute amendments within the contingency amount to the Executive Director or designee, seconded by Vice Chair Glover. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Ivan Ramirez, Director, Construction, provided a brief background and overview of the project and procurement process.
Commissioner Thorpe was present but did not respond to the roll call vote and left the meeting at 7:44 PM.
12. Planning Committee ‐ Regular: None
13. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. 2021 Activities and Accomplishments
B. Letterfromthe Transportation Partnership and Cooperation (TRANSPAC) dated December 22, 2021 RE: Appointment of TRANSPAC Representatives to the Authority Board
14. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report forthe regular meeting on February 10, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on February 10, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
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C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Reportforthe regular meeting on February 7, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on January 28, 2022
15. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley provided incoming chair comments and discussed her goals and priorities for 2022.
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Mitchoff requested a discussion item at the Authority Board meeting in March to discuss the conduct of meetings after March 31, 2022.
Rep. Worth welcomed incoming Chair Kelley, discussed the Bridge Forward initiatives, and requested feedback on the Transit Oriented Communities Policy.
Rep. Foley congratulated incoming Chair Kelley, requested a formal response to Joe Young who spoke under public comment, provided an update on BART’s redistricting maps, expanded service, resumption of the Fleet of the Future trains, recruitment for more officers and staffing to enhance safety, and station hardening improvements.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Tim Haile, Executive Director, welcomed incoming Chair Kelley, thanked outgoing Chair Gerringer, and discussed the Authority’s accomplishments in 2021. Mr. Haile announced that the Transit Oriented Communities Policy will be brought to the Authority Board meeting in March as a discussion item, as well as a discussion on the conduct of meetings after March 31, 2022. He discussed the launch of the Countywide Transportation Plan outreach, meeting with the Colorado Department of Transportation to observe the Interstate 25 Managed Freeway project, meetings with Congressmen DeSaulnier and Garamendi on developing an Investment and Infrastructure Jobs Act strategy and working with local jurisdictions to find opportunities to leverage funding, match, and bundling of projects. He announced that Local Motors is no longer in business and that the staff is proactively looking for an autonomous vehicle to replace Ollie 2.0, and that staff has now transitioned to a hybrid work environment and are preparing the Boardroom for hybrid meetings.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 16, 2022
16. CALENDAR
A. February, March, April, and May 2022
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
17. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(b):
Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phase 3 Project – Proposed Agreement with Theodora Oringher PC to provide legal services to settle potential litigation.
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, staff, and legal counsel convened into closed session at 8:03 PM. Commissioners Arnerich and Noack, and Reps. Foley, Peeples, and Worth left at 8:03 PM.
18. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
ACTION: Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with Theodora Oringher PC to provide legal services for the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phase 3 Project. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Arnerich, Commissioner Noack, Commissioner Thorpe Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, staff, and legal counsel reconvened into open session at 8:19 PM. Chair Kelley reported unanimous approval of an agreement with Theodora Oringher PC to provide legal services on the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phase 3 Project.
19. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for March 16, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 PM.