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: March 31, 2022
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its March 16, 2022 meeting, the Authority discussed the following items, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. Consider the Conduct for Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority for April 2022
Recommendation: Staff recommended that the Authority Board reconsider the circumstances of the State of Emergency, discuss the findings that the Contra Costa Health Services released regarding the revised Recommendations for Safely Holding Public Meetings dated March 1, 2022, which strongly recommended online meetings, social distancing, masks, and that a teleconferencing option for the public be provided if a determination is made to hold in‐person meetings, and provide direction to staff on the conduct of meetings for April 2022, with a reconsideration at a special meeting in early April 2022, to adhere to the 30‐day requirement.
RTPC Memorandum
March 31, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/March 16, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc Action: The Authority Board authorized staff to continue conducting meetings remotely for all legislative bodies of the Authority through May 2022 with 30-day reconsiderations of the circumstances.
B. Receive a Presentation from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) on the Proposed Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy and Provide Feedback
Recommendation: Staff sought feedback on the proposed TOC Policy and authorization to submit a formal comment letter to MTC.
Action: The Authority Board provided feedback on the proposed TOC Policy and authorized staff to submit a formal comment letter to MTC.
C. Approval to Enter Into a Funding Agreement with Contra Costa County for $1,400,000 of Measure X Funds to Support Implementation of Elements of the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan
Recommendation: Staff recommended that the Authority Board enter into a funding agreement with Contra Costa County for $1.4 million in Measure X funding for the funding period through July 31, 2023, and that the funds be used to support: 1) user‐side subsidies for low‐income seniors and people with disabilities; 2) the One‐Seat Ride Pilot Program; 3) One‐Call/One‐Click Information and Referral Program; and 4) the establishment of a Coordinating Entity.
Action: The Authority Board authorized staff to enter into a funding agreement with Contra Costa County for $1.4 million in Measure X funding for the funding period through July 31, 2023, and that the funds be used to support: 1) user‐side subsidies for low‐income seniors and people with disabilities; 2) the One‐Seat Ride Pilot Program; 3) One‐Call/One‐Click Information and Referral Program; and 4) the establishment of a Coordinating Entity.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Chris Kelley, Chair
Federal Glover, Vice Chair
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Tom Butt, Commissioner
Teresa Gerringer, Commissioner
Loella Haskew, Commissioner
Dave Hudson, Commissioner
Karen Mitchoff, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner
Holland White, Commissioner
Mark Foley, 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
Lamar Thorpe, Commissioner
1. CONVENE MEETING: Chris Kelley, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Thorpe was absent.
Rep. Worth arrived at 6:04 PM.
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 for items not on the agenda.
4. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Haskew moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
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Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of February 16,2022
6. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. 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.
B. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for January 2022 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for January 2022.
C. Legislative Update
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on legislation, along with address any questions that may arise. The Authority may take action on any item presented on the attachments or any State or Federal legislation pertaining to the Authority’s legislative program.
7. Planning Committee ‐ Consent: None
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. East Contra Costa County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit Project – Project Status Update
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on the status of this project. This is an information item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Stephanie Hu, Director, Projects introduced the item and Brent Butzin Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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with Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell (KKR). Mr. Butzin provided an overview of the Dynamic Personal Micro Transit (DPMT) project and its goals and objectives; and how it meets the East County transit priorities. He presented on the alternative project delivery method of Public‐Private Partnership and its potential delivery structure, procurement process, and the authorizing statutes and roles of both the Authority and Tri Delta Transit. Mr. Butzin also provided an update on the industry outreach conducted in February 2022 and the anticipated project schedule.
Commissioners provide comments. Staff and consultantresponded to comments from commissioners.
B. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021‐22 Mid‐Year Budget for the Authority and Congestion Management Agency
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 21‐33‐A (Rev 1), which will update changes to the FY 2021‐22 budget.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve Resolution 21‐33‐A (Rev 1), which will update changes to the Fiscal Year 2021‐22 budget, seconded by Commissioner Gerringer. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Brian Kelleher, Chief Financial Officer, discussed the budget method, proposed summary of changes, sales tax revenues, projected federal, state, and local revenue, capital project funding, and proposed expenditures.
Commissioners provided comments.
C. NEW ITEM: Consider the Conduct for Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority for April 2022
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Authority Board reconsider the circumstances of the State of Emergency, discuss the findings that the Contra Costa Health Services released regarding the revised Recommendations for Safely Holding Public Meetings dated March 1, 2022, which strongly recommends online meetings, social distancing, masks, and that a teleconferencing option for the public be provided if a determination is made to hold in‐person meetings, and provide direction to staff on the conduct of meetings for April 2022, with a reconsideration at a special meeting in early April 2022, to adhere to the 30‐day requirement. If the Authority Board should decide not to continue solely remote meetings,the Authority Board would no longer conductteleconferencingmeetings under Government Code Section 54953(e).
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ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to reconsider the circumstances of the State of Emergency, evaluate the findings that the Contra Costa Health Services released regarding the revised Recommendations for Safely Holding Public Meetings dated March 1, 2022, and authorize remote meetings for all legislative bodies of the Authority through May 2022 with 30‐day reconsiderations,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: Tarienne Grover, Director, Administrative Services, discussed the circumstances of the State of Emergency and Contra Costa Health Services’ recommendations for online meetings and social distancing, requirements for continuing remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361, challenges for the Authority, and sought direction on the safety protocol and meeting conduct for all legislative bodies of the Authority after March 2022.
Public Comment
Bruce Ohlson informed the Authority Board through the raised hand Zoom option that he wanted to provide comments, but due to audio issues with his system, he was not able to be heard.
9. Planning Committee ‐ Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: Receive a Presentation from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) on the Proposed Transit Oriented Communities(TOC) Policy and Provide Feedback
Recommendation: Staff seeks feedback on the proposed TOC Policy and authorization to submit a formal comment letter to MTC.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to provide feedback on the proposed Transit Oriented Communities Policy and authorize staff to submit a formal comment letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson; Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
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DISCUSSION: John Hoang, Director, Planning introduced the item and Kara Vuicich with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Ms. Vuicich discussed the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy including the regional planning and policy timeline, Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation strategies addressed in the TOC Policy, proposed changes between the current Transit‐Oriented Development Policy and the proposed TOC Policy, proposed requirements for level of transit service associated with residential and office density, affordable housing and antidisplacement policies, parking management, station access and circulation, key issues for policy development, outreach to local jurisdictions and agencies, and the next steps.
Commissioners provided comments. Ms. Vuicich responded to commentsfrom Commissioners.
Commissioner Hudson left at 7:48 PM.
Public Comment
Lisa Vorderbrueggen, Building Industry Association of the Bay Area, expressed concerns with the TOC Policy.
B. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Release a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Consulting Services to Complete the Contra Costa Integrated Transit Plan (ITP) Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization to release an RFQ to select a consulting firm(s) to prepare a Contra Costa (Countywide) ITP and allocate $1,000,000 in Measure J Program 14 and 16 funds from Fiscal Year 2020‐21 to support the ITP.
ACTION: Vice Chair Glover moved to authorize staff to release a Request for Proposals to select a consulting firm(s) to prepare a Contra Costa (Countywide) Integrated Transit Plan (ITP) and allocate $1,000,000 in Measure J Program 14 and 16 funds from Fiscal Year 2020‐21 to support the ITP,seconded by Commissioner Mitchoff. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson; Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Peter Engel, Director, Programs, provided a background and overview of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Blue Ribbon Task Force and identified need for an Integrated Transit Plan in Contra Costa County. Mr.
Engel discussed the outreach, funding contributions from MTC and transit operators to support the study, the proposed procurement process, key deliverables including community goals from a local perspective and surveys to determine post‐COVID transit demand, and to demonstrate that Contra Costa Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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County is trying to make transit more efficient and equitable, in addition to defining metrics for equity and community needs. Mr. Engel further discussed the need for an E76 or Authorization to Proceed from the California Department of Transportation, establishment of a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal and continuing to work with MTC and transit operators on the final Scope‐of‐Work.
C. NEW ITEM: Approval to Enter Into a Funding Agreement with Contra Costa County for $1,400,000 of Measure X Funds to Support Implementation of Elements of the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Authority Board enter into a funding agreement with Contra Costa County for $1.4 million in Measure X funding for the funding period through July 31, 2023, and that the funds be used to support: 1) user‐side subsidies for low‐income seniors and people with disabilities; 2) the One‐ Seat Ride Pilot Program; 3) One‐Call/One‐Click Information and Referral Program; and 4) the establishment of a Coordinating Entity.
ACTION: Commissioner Mitchoff moved to recommend that the Authority Board enter into a funding agreement with Contra Costa County for $1.4 million in Measure X funding for the funding period through July 31, 2023, and that the funds be used to support: 1) user‐side subsidies for low‐income seniors and people with disabilities; 2) the One‐Seat Ride Pilot Program; 3) One‐Call/One‐Click Information and Referral Program; and 4) the establishment of a Coordinating Entity, seconded by Commissioner Haskew. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson; Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Peter Engel, Director, Programs, announced the award of funding from Contra Costa County to support user‐side subsidies for low‐income seniors and people with disabilities, the One‐Seat Ride Pilot Program, One‐Call/One‐Click Information and Referral Program, and the establishment of a Coordinating Entity.
Commissioners provided comments.
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Joint Letter from the Nine Bay Area Congestion Management Agencies and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission dated February 24, 2022 RE: Transit Bus on Shoulder Pilot ProgramGuidance
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on March 10, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
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B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on March 10, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Notice of Cancellation for the regular meeting on March 7, 2022
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on February 25, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley announced that she will be attending the Mokelumne Trail Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing Groundbreaking Celebration on March 18, 2022, and the Redefining Mobility Summit on April 5, 2022.
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Rep. Foley announced that the redistricting maps were approved and discussed the vacancy that needs to be filled for District #7.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, announced the Authority’s first in‐ person all staff meeting in two years, the meeting and letter sent to the City of Concord regarding the term sheet for the Concord Naval Weapons Station, public outreach being conducted in the local jurisdictions through pop‐up events to discuss the Countywide Transportation Plan, the Mokelumne Trail Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing Groundbreaking Celebration on March 18, 2022, and the Redefining Mobility Summit on April 5, 2022.
13. CALENDAR
A. March, April, May, and June 2022
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for April 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.