TRANSPAC Committee Meeting Summary Minutes
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: Loella Haskew (Chair), Walnut Creek; Peter Cloven (Vice Chair), Clayton; Tim McGallian, Concord;
Karen Mitchoff, Contra Costa County; Mark Ross
Martinez
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Mercurio, Concord; Diana Vavrek, Pleasant Hill
STAFF PRESENT: Andy Smith, Walnut Creek; John Cunningham, Contra Costa County; Melody Reebs, County
Connection; Saravana Suthanthira, Concord;
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, Pleasant Hill; Matt
Todd, TRANSPAC Managing Director; and Tiffany
Gephart, TRANSPAC Clerk
GUESTS/PRESENTERS: Bruce Ole Ohlson; Colin Clarke CCTA; John Hoang, CCTA; Dave Campbell, Bike East Bay; Rosa Noya,
County Connection; Scott Simmons, TRANSPAC
Rep. to CCTA CBPAC, John Byers, Center for Elders
Independence; Carol McCrary, George
Miller/Center Contra Costa ARC; Martin
Engelmann, Stantec; Raul Tovar, Placeworks;
Torina Wilson, Placeworks; Charlie Knox,
Placeworks; Erick Owens, Bike Concord
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tiffany Gephart, TRANSPAC Clerk
1. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/SELF-INTRODUCTIONS.
Chair Haskew called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT.
Bruce Ole Ohlson provided a public comment (see attached material).
3. CONSENT AGENDA.
a. Minutes of the February 20, 2022 Meeting.
b. CCTA Executive Director’s Report Regarding CCTA Actions /Discussion Items.
c. Items Approved by the CCTA for Circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees and Related Items of Interest.
d. RTPC Meeting Summary Letters
e. CCTA Meeting Updates and Program Information Links
f. TRANSPAC Committee Appointments – CCTA TCC Appointment for the Term Ending March 31, 2023. Action: Appoint Philip Ho from the City of Pleasant Hill to fill the vacant primary staff position on the TCC for the term ending March 31, 2023. g. TRANSPAC Committee Appointments – CCTA CBPAC Appointment for the Term January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023. Action: Appoint Smadar Boardman of the City of Walnut Creek to fill the vacant primary staff position on the CBPAC for the term ending December 31, 2023.
On motion by Commissioner McGallian, seconded by Commissioner Ross to approve the consent items by unanimous vote of the members present (Haskew, Cloven, Mitchoff, McGallian, Ross).
End Consent Agenda
Action Items
4. CONTINUE USE OF TELECONFERENCING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS BY THE TRANSPAC BOARD AND SUBCOMMITTEES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF AB 361.
On motion by Commissioner Mitchoff seconded by Commissioner McGallian to continue the use of teleconferencing for public meetings by the TRANSPAC Board and subcommittees pursuant to the provisions of AB 361 by unanimous vote of the members present (Haskew, Cloven, Mitchoff, McGallian, Ross)
Matt Todd requested input on a date for the special AB 361 meeting to reauthorize resolution to continue remote teleconference meetings and avoid a lapse in excess of 30 days between the March 10th and April 14th meetings. The Board agreed hold the Special meeting on March 31, 2022.
Information Items
5. CENTRAL COUNTY ACTION PLAN UPDATE: LOCAL PLANNING EFFORTS, ROUTES OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE, PUBLIC OUTREACH AND NEXT STEPS.
Torina Wilson provided a presentation outlining the Measure J Growth Management Program, Countywide Transportation Plan, Action Plan, Transit Routes of Regional Significance, Action Plan project schedule and next steps including outreach efforts. Ms. Wilson noted that the Bicycle Routes of Regional significance are being revised based on TAC feedback and will be brought to the Board at a future meeting. A listing of outreach events and detailed project
information are available at the project website: ccta.net/planning/countywide-transportationplan/.
Dave Campbell complimented the CCTA and project staff on the outreach efforts. Mr. Campbell asked how staff will help the public envision a bicycle and transit network that they have never seen and how can community stakeholders such as Bike East Bay help with these efforts. He further commented that one multi-modal map is needed as opposed to separate maps.
Ms. Wilson commented that she is aware of the feedback on the maps and staff have been brainstorming how to approach the maps given GIS capabilities and what is most helpful for the public. She noted that the maps may evolve in the future and are more of talking point currently. Ms. Wilson further commented that she engages the public by first demonstrating the need for their input in improving transportation and biking infrastructure depending on what their interests and needs are whether avid riders, drivers, etc.
Erick Owens commented that there is not a lot of emphasis on modern road design within the City of Concord. He noted a disconnect between the traffic engineers at the city level and the idealistic vision of the County. He further asked if these two entities will meet where the City Engineers will design roads based on this vision. He noted that in his experience, the City Council does not place an emphasis on safety in the Council meetings.
Ms. Wilson commented that historically Action Plans have not included bicycle and pedestrian facilities. An emphasis on these facilities is new and may influence projects, programs, and infrastructure in the future.
Commissioner McGallian commented that all of Mr. Owens comments are a priority and that there is an implementation and funding component to consider. He further noted that hopefully the updates to the Action Plan will provide future funding opportunities to aid in the improvement of infrastructure.
6. MEASURE J LINE 20A FUNDS PROGRAM – FY 2022/2023 AND FY 2023/2024 PROGRAMMING CYCLE.
Mr. Todd introduced the item and the attending representatives who provided presentations on their programs and projects seeking Measure J Line 20a funds. The following agencies were represented:
• George Miller Center/Contra Costa ARC – Concord Transportation Project, Carol Anne McCrary
• Center for Elders Independence – Contra Costa County Transportation Initiative, Tom Byers
• CCCTA/County Connection: Midday Free Rides and Travel Training Programs, Melody Reebs and Rosa Noya
Mr. Todd asked Ms. Reebs about the Bridge/RES program and who are the participants and what is the eligibility. It is through MDUSD and students who are transitioning into adulthood.
The program assists with skills to encourage their independence. The RES success program targets a similar age range and provides a similar service for participants past school age. Ms.
Reebs noted that she is not certain of the application process details.
7. TRANSPAC CCTA Representative Reports
Chair Haskew commented that the Planning Committee Meeting was cancelled, and that Sue Noack was not in attendance to present on the recent Administration and Projects Committee meeting.
8. TAC Oral Reports by Jurisdiction
Mr. Todd introduced Scott Simmons, the newly appointed CCTA CBPAC representative. Mr.
Simmons introduced himself.
9. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Ross asked if Mr. Ohlsons public comment would be addressed. Mr. Todd mentioned that he noted his comment and would follow-up with the City of Concord. Mr.
Clarke commented that he would follow-up as well.
10. MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Gephart commented that she received several Form 700 e-file forms and noted that the forms are due on April 1st.
11. ADJOURN NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. The location will be determined pending further guidance from the Contra Costa County Department of Public Health.