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
Chris Weeks, SWAT
Robert Sarmiento, TRANSPLAN
Chris Weeks, TVTC
John Nemeth, WCCTAC
Bret Swain, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: August 2, 2022
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its July 20, 2022 meeting, the Authority discussed the following items, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. Quarterly Project Status Report for April ‐ June2022 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. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23 Measure J Allocation:
1. Countywide Bus Services (Program 14)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐11‐G to allocate Measure J Program 14 funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $5,417,795, which includes a reconciliation amount of $120,795 from FY 2020‐21.
2. Countywide Transportation Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities (Program 15)
RTPC Memorandum
August 2, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/July 20, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐12‐G to allocate Measure J Program 15 funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $5,843,772, which includes a reconciliation amount of $563,772 from FY 2020‐21.
3. Countywide Express Bus (Program 16)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐13‐G to allocate Measure J Program 16 funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $4,645,104.
4. Commute Alternatives/511 Contra Costa (Program17)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐14‐G, which will allocate Transportation Fund for Clean Air and Measure J Program 17 funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $2,429,175 and authorize the Executive Director to execute cooperative agreements with the City of San Ramon and the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee for Measure J funding.
5. Sub‐Regional Central County Additional Bus Service Enhancements(Program 19a)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐15‐G to allocate Measure J Program 19a funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $1,467,070, which includes a reconciliation amount of $147,070 from FY2020‐21.
6. Sub‐Regional West County Additional Bus Services (Program19b) Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐16‐G to allocate Measure J Program 19b funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $2,640,726, which includes a reconciliation amount of $264,726 from FY 2020‐21.
7. Sub‐Regional Central County Additional Transportation Servicesfor Seniors and People with Disabilities (Program 20a)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐17‐G to allocate Measure J Program 20a funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $1,210,000 and authorization for the Chair to enter into cooperative agreements and amendments as necessary with agencies identified to receive funds listed in Resolution 22‐17‐G Exhibit 1.
8. Sub‐Regional Southwest County Safe Transportation for Children – School Bus (Program 21c)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐19‐G to allocate Measure J Program 21c funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $4,058,896, which includes a reconciliation amount of $406,896 from FY2020‐21.
RTPC Memorandum
August 2, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/July 20, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc
9. Sub‐Regional West County Ferry Service (Program22b)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐20‐G to allocate Measure J Program 22b fundsfor FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $3,709,330.
10. Sub‐Regional West County Safe Transportation for Children: Low‐Income Student Bus Pass Program (SBPP) (Program 21b) for School Years (SY) 2022‐23 through 2023‐24
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐07‐G to allocate Measure J Program 21b funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $2,362,823 to the Low‐Income SBPP for SYs 2022‐23 through 2023‐24 and $5,000 for Authority staff administration of Program21b.
Action: The Authority Board approved the resolutions for the FY 2022‐23 Measure J program allocations for Programs 14-17, 19a, 19b, 20a, 21b, 21c, 22b.
C. Quarterly Project Status Reportfor Transportation for Livable Communities and Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Facilities Projects for April ‐ June 2022 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. Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 23‐CC with Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) for Work to be Performed Using the Transportation Fund for Clean Air County Program Manager Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23
Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Executive Director to execute Funding Agreement No. 23‐CC with BAAQMD in the amount of $2,187,558, for TransportationDemand Management programsimplemented by 511 Contra Costa, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language for FY 2022‐23.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Executive Director to execute Funding Agreement No. 23‐CC with BAAQMD in the amount of $2,187,558, for Transportation Demand Management programsimplemented by 511 Contra Costa, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language for FY 2022‐23.
RTPC Memorandum
August 2, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/July 20, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc E. Authorization to Renew Agreement No. 569 with StreetLight Data, Inc. (StreetLight) for a Countywide Multimode Regional License (Multi‐Domain License) for an Additional One‐Year Term and Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cities/Town Participating in the Cost Share for the License
Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Chair to renew Agreement No. 569 with StreetLight for an additional one‐year term in the amount of $502,500 for a Multi‐Domain License. This renewal will extend the agreement termination date from July 20, 2022 to July 20, 2023. Staff also sought authorization to execute Amendment No. 1 to the MOU with Cities/Town participating in the cost share for the license. This renewal to the MOU will extend the termination date from July 20, 2022 to July 20, 2023.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to renew Agreement No. 569 with StreetLight for an additional one‐year term in the amount of $502,500 for a Multi‐Domain License, and to extend the agreement termination date from July 20, 2022 to July 20, 2023. The Authority Board also authorized the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the MOU with Cities/Town participating in the cost share for the license, and to extend the termination date from July 20, 2022 to July 20, 2023.
F. East County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit (DPMT) Project – Authorization to Execute Memorandumof Understanding (MOU) No. 91.00.01 with Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (ECCTA)
Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Chair to execute MOU No.
91.00.01 with ECCTA that defines the roles and responsibilities for tasks related to the planning and advancement of the DPMT project.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute MOU No. 91.00.01 with ECCTA to define the roles and responsibilities for tasks related to the planning and advancement of the DPMT project.
G. Innovate 680 (Project 8009) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 530 with WSP USA Inc.(WSP)
Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 530 with WSP in the amount of $3,800,000, which includes $161,566 in contingency for optional traffic analysis, for a new total agreement value of $9,786,183, and to 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. 530 with WSP in the amount of $3,800,000, which includes $161,566 RTPC Memorandum
August 2, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/July 20, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc in contingency for optional traffic analysis, for a new total agreement value of $9,786,183, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
H. Reaffirm the Decision for the Conduct of Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority for July and August 2022 and Discuss How to Conduct Meetings for September 2022
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of the Authority Board to reaffirm its decision made on May 18, 2022, to continue conducting remote meetings of all legislative bodies of the Authority through August 2022 in compliance with Assembly Bill 361 (AB361) and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ Recommendations for Safely Holding Public Meetings dated June 14, 2022, which strongly encourages online meetings and recommends measures for social distancing, to adhere to the 30‐day provision of AB361, and sought direction on how to conduct meetings in September 2022 for all legislative bodies of the Authority.
Action: The Authority Board reaffirmed its decision made on May 18, 2022, to continue conducting remote meetings of all legislative bodies of the Authority through August 2022 in compliance with Assembly Bill 361 (AB361) and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ Recommendations for Safely Holding Public Meetings dated June 14, 2022, which strongly encourages online meetings and recommends measures for social distancing, to adhere to the 30‐day provision of AB361. The Authority Board also authorized staff to return to hybrid meetings for the regular Authority Board meetings starting in September 2022, in-person for the Authority Board Retreat in September 2022, and to continue conducting remote meetings through September 2022 in accordance with AB 361 for all other legislative body meetings of the Authority including special meetings of the Authority Board to stay in compliance with the 30-day requirement of AB 361.
I. Innovate 680 – Automated Driving System (Project 8009.07) and Bay Area Mobility‐on‐Demand Project (Project 8009.05) – Approval to Utilize Fund Exchange Reserve (FER) Funds and Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 589 and Agreement No. 591 with BEEP, Inc. (BEEP) to Provide Autonomous Shuttlesfor Demonstration Projects
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐23‐P, which will utilize $400,000 in FER funds, authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 589 with BEEP in the amount of $1,532,958 and Agreement No. 591 with BEEP in the amount of $400,000 to provide autonomous shuttles for demonstration projects, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
RTPC Memorandum
August 2, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/July 20, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 22‐23‐P, which will utilize $400,000 in FER funds, authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 589 with BEEP in the amount of $1,532,958 and Agreement No. 591 with BEEP in the amount of $400,000 to provide autonomous shuttles for demonstration projects, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
J. Update on the One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 (OBAG 3) Program and Call for Projects Recommendation: Staff will provide an overview of the process and timeline for OBAG 3 and address any questions that may arise. This is an informational item only. This meeting also provides an opportunity for the members and public to ask questions and give input. The intent is to incorporate public feedback into the decision‐making process.
Action: The Authority Board received an update on the OBAG 3 Program and Call for Projects.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, July 20, 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
Karen Mitchoff, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner
Lamar Thorpe, 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
Jacob Duginski, Legal Counsel
Dave Hudson, Commissioner
1. CONVENE MEETING: Chris Kelley, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelly convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Hudson was absent.
Commissioner White had not yet arrived.
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Butt moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson, Commissioner Thorpe, Commissioner White Abstain‐None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of June 15,2022
B. Authority Board Special Minutes of July 6, 2022
6. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for May2022 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for May 2022.
B. Quarterly Project Status Report for April ‐ June2022 Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
C. Interstate 680 Auxiliary Lanes, Segment 2, Plant Establishment (Project 1106 S2) – Approval of Construction Work and Issue Final Payment to Bortolussi & Watkin, Inc. for Construction Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐22‐P, which will authorize acceptance of construction work under Agreement No. 478 as being complete and satisfactory, authorize the release of all retention to the contractor, and authorize staff to proceed with contract closeout.
D. Innovate 680 – Mobility‐on‐Demand (MOD) (Project 8009.05) and Automated Driving System (ADS) (Project 8009.07) – Authorization to Reimburse Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for Expenses Related to Real‐Time Traffic Data Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization to reimburse MTC in the amount of $24,928.44, for modification expenses to the Simple Object Access Protocol Application Programming Interface to allow transfer of traffic data to the MOD and ADS project platforms.
E. Innovate 680 (Project 8009) – Authorization to Approve the California Department of Transportation Innovation Team (CIT) Annual Workplan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐ 23 Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to approve the CIT Annual Workplan for FY 2022‐23, in an amount not‐to‐exceed $206,800, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
F. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Issue Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 22‐4 for General Counsel Legal Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization to issue RFP No. 22‐4 to obtain proposals from firms interested in providing the Authority with general counsel legal services.
G. NEW ITEM – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 443 with Tyler Technologies Inc. (Tyler) to Provide Human Resources/Payroll (HR/Payroll) and Financial Management System (FMS) Support, and Cloud Computing Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 443 with Tyler in the amount of $60,000, for a new total agreement value of $387,555, to provide HR/Payroll and FMS support, and cloud computing services for FY 2022‐23.
7. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23 Measure J Allocation:
1. Countywide Bus Services (Program 14)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐11‐G to allocate Measure J Program 14 funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $5,417,795, which includes a reconciliation amount of $120,795 from FY 2020‐21.
2. Countywide Transportation Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities (Program 15)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐12‐G to allocate Measure J Program 15 funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $5,843,772, which includes a reconciliation amount of $563,772 from FY 2020‐21.
3. Countywide Express Bus (Program 16)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐13‐G to allocate Measure J Program 16 funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $4,645,104.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
4. Commute Alternatives/511 Contra Costa (Program 17)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐14‐G, which will allocate Transportation Fund for Clean Air and Measure J Program 17 funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $2,429,175 and authorize the Executive Director to execute cooperative agreements with the City of San Ramon and the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee for Measure J funding.
5. Sub‐Regional Central County Additional Bus Service Enhancements(Program 19a)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐15‐G to allocate Measure J Program 19a funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $1,467,070, which includes a reconciliation amount of $147,070 from FY2020‐21.
6. Sub‐Regional West County Additional Bus Services (Program19b) Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐16‐G to allocate Measure J Program 19b fundsfor FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $2,640,726, which includes a reconciliation amount of $264,726 from FY2020‐21.
7. Sub‐Regional Central County Additional Transportation Servicesfor Seniors and People with Disabilities (Program 20a)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐17‐G to allocate Measure J Program 20a funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $1,210,000 and authorization for the Chair to enter into cooperative agreements and amendments as necessary with agencies identified to receive funds listed in Resolution 22‐17‐G Exhibit 1.
8. Sub‐Regional Southwest County Safe Transportation for Children – School Bus (Program 21c)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐19‐G to allocate Measure J Program 21c funds for FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $4,058,896, which includes a reconciliation amount of $406,896 from FY2020‐21.
9. Sub‐Regional West County Ferry Service (Program22b)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐20‐G to allocate Measure J Program 22b fundsfor FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $3,709,330.
10. NEW ITEM: Sub‐Regional West County Safe Transportation for Children: Low‐ Income Student Bus Pass Program (SBPP) (Program 21b) for School Years (SY) 2022‐23 through 2023‐24
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐07‐G to allocate Measure J Program 21b fundsfor FY 2022‐23 in the amount of $2,362,823 to the Low‐Income SBPP for SYs 2022‐23 through 2023‐24 and $5,000 for Authority staff administration of Program21b.
B. Quarterly Project Status Reportfor Transportation for Livable Communities and Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Facilities Projects for April ‐ June 2022 Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
C. Approval of Proposed Actions to Various FundingResolutions Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 19‐41‐G (Rev 1), which will extend the term of the resolution to July 17, 2023 with the City of Richmond; and Resolution 19‐45‐G (Rev 1), which will extend the term of the resolution to September 18, 2023 with the City of Hercules.
D. Authorization to Issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 22‐3 for On‐Call Transportation Planning Support and Related Services Bench Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization to issue RFQ No. 22‐3 to obtain proposals from firms interested in providing the Authority with on‐call transportation planning support and related services bench.
E. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 23‐CC with Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) for Work to be Performed Using the Transportation Fund for Clean Air County Program Manager Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director to execute Funding Agreement No. 23‐CC with BAAQMD in the amount of $2,187,558, for Transportation Demand Management programsimplemented by 511 Contra Costa, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language for FY 2022‐23.
F. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Renew Agreement No. 569 with StreetLight Data, Inc. (StreetLight) for a Countywide Multimode Regional License (Multi‐Domain License) for an Additional One‐Year Term and Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cities/Town Participating in the Cost Share for the License
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to renew Agreement No. 569 with StreetLight for an additional one‐year term in the amount of $502,500 for a Multi‐Domain License. This renewal will extend the agreement termination date from July 20, 2022 to July 20, 2023. Staff also seeks authorization to execute Amendment No. 1 to the MOU with Cities/Town participating in the cost share for Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
the license. This renewal to the MOU will extend the termination date from July 20, 2022 to July 20, 2023.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. 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 attachment or any State or Federal legislation pertaining to the Authority’s legislative program.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to oppose Assembly Bill 2441 (Kalra), unless amended, 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: Linsey Willis, Director, External Affairs introduced the item and Mark Watts with Smith, Watts & Hartmann. Mr. Watts provided a brief update on Assembly Bill 2441 (Kalra) and recommended that the Authority Board oppose the bill unless amended.
Commissioners provided comments. Mr. Watts responded to comments from commissioners. Commissioner Mitchoff requested additional information on the assembly bill and that it be tabled for a future meeting. Upon further discussion, Commissioner Mitchoff removed her request for the item to be tabled.
Member White arrived at 6:09 PM.
B. East County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit (DPMT) Project – Authorization to Execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 91.00.01 with Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (ECCTA)
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute MOU No.
91.00.01 with ECCTA that defines the roles and responsibilities for tasks related to the planning and advancement of the DPMT project.
ACTION: Vice Chair Glover moved to authorize the Chair to execute Memorandum of Understanding No. 91.00.01 with Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority that Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
defines the roles and responsibilities for tasks related to the planning and advancement of the East County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit project, seconded by Commissioner White. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson, Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Stephanie Hu, Director, Projects, provided a background of the Dynamic Personal Micro Transit (DPMT) project and discussed the East County transit priorities identified in the feasibility study, conceptual routing plan and alignment. Ms. Hu also provided an overview of key project requirements, examples of technology options, project delivery strategy with the Public‐Private Partnership model and the anticipated project schedule. In addition, Ms. Hu discussed the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding, which defines the roles of responsibilities of the Authority and the Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority in advancing the DPMT project.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
C. Innovate 680 (Project 8009) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 530 with WSP USA Inc.(WSP)
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 530 with WSP in the amount of $3,800,000, which includes $161,566 in contingency for optional traffic analysis, for a new total agreement value of $9,786,183, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Butt moved to authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 530 with WSP USA Inc. in the amount of $3,800,000, which includes $161,566 in contingency for optional traffic analysis, for a new total agreement value of $9,786,183, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Gerringer. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson, Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
DISCUSSION: Stephanie Hu, Director, Projects, provided a background of the agreement, discussed the program/corridor support, system management, Coordinated Adaptive Ramp Metering (CARM) project, and the budget request for the Project Approval and Environmental document phase for CARM and program system support services. Ms. Hu provided an update on the Innovate 680 projects, discussed the funding opportunities, development of the Implementation Plan for the Concept of Operations document to define the vision and purpose, the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) roadmap principles, and schedule.
Mr. Haile discussed the field tour in April that garnered support of the ramp metering concept from the California Department of Transportation, the performance‐based challenges of O&M, and the benefits of the governing structure.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
D. NEW ITEM: Reaffirm the Decision for the Conduct of Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority for July and August 2022 and Discuss How to Conduct Meetings for September 2022
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the Authority Board to reaffirm its decision made on May 18, 2022, to continue conducting remote meetings of all legislative bodies of the Authority through August 2022 in compliance with Assembly Bill 361 (AB361) and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ Recommendations for Safely Holding Public Meetings dated June 14, 2022, which strongly encourages online meetings and recommends measures for social distancing, to adhere to the 30‐day provision of AB361, and seeks direction on how to conduct meetings in September 2022 for all legislative bodies of the Authority.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to reaffirm the Authority Board’s decision made on May 18, 2022, to continue conducting remote meetings of all legislative bodies of the Authority through August 2022 in compliance with Assembly Bill 361 (AB361) and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ Recommendations for Safely Holding Public Meetings dated June 14, 2022, which strongly encourages online meetings and recommends measures for social distancing, to adhere to the 30‐day provision of AB361, and seeks direction on how to conduct meetings in September 2022 for all legislative bodies of the Authority, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson, Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Tarienne Grover, Director, Administrative Services, provided a brief background and update on the considerationsfor continuing to meet remotely with the Brown Act exemption provisions under Assembly Bill 361.
E. NEW ITEM: Innovate 680 – Automated Driving System (Project 8009.07) and Bay Area Mobility‐on‐Demand Project (Project 8009.05) – Approval to Utilize Fund Exchange Reserve (FER) Funds and Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 589 and Agreement No. 591 with BEEP, Inc. (BEEP) to Provide Autonomous Shuttlesfor Demonstration Projects
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐23‐P, which will utilize $400,000 in FER funds, authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 589 with BEEP in the amount of $1,532,958 and Agreement No. 591 with BEEP in the amount of $400,000 to provide autonomous shuttles for demonstration projects, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve Resolution 22‐23‐P, which will utilize $400,000 in Fund Exchange Reserve funds, authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 589 with BEEP, Inc. in the amount of $1,532,958 and Agreement No. 591 with BEEP, Inc. in the amount of $400,000 to provide autonomous shuttles for demonstration projects, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Gerringer. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Hudson, Commissioner Thorpe
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Jack Hall, Engineering Manager, provided a background of the Automated Driving System and Bay Area Mobility‐on‐Demand projects, procurement process, the Scope‐of‐Work for the projects, and funding for the projects including the Fund Exchange Reserve funds. Mr. Hall introduced Joe Moye with Beep, Inc.
Mr. Moye discussed the benefits of micro transit including mobility equity, safety, climate, and extended services.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
9. Planning Committee ‐ Regular:
A. Update on the One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 (OBAG 3) Program and Call for Projects Recommendation: Staff will provide an overview of the process and timeline for OBAG 3 and address any questions that may arise. This is an informational item only. This meeting also provides an opportunity for the members and public to ask questions and give input. The intent is to incorporate public feedback into the decision‐making process.
DISCUSSION: John Hoang, Director, Planning, provided a background of the One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 Program and Call for Projects, discussed the funding available for projects in Contra Costa County, the purpose and goals for the Smart Signal projects, programmatic Safe Routes to School Non‐Infrastructure projects, and Active Transportation and Safety projects, the processfor nominating projects, the prioritization criteria, scoring categories, the regional evaluation process, and the schedule.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
B. NEW ITEM: Action Plans for Routes of Regional Significance and Countywide Transportation Plan – Project Update
Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: John Hoang, Director, Planning, introduced the item and Matt Kelly, Senior Transportation Planner,to provide a background and overview of the Action Plans in Contra Costa County. Mr. Kelly announced that the Multimodal Transportation Service Objectives have been expanded to Regional Transportation Objectives and technology has been added as a new objective and discussed the public outreach efforts and key accomplishments from prior plans.
Mr. Hoang discussed the schedule and potential agenda items to be discussed at the upcoming Authority Board Workshop in September.
Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed the history of the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP), the efforts to modernize the CTP to advance the Authority, and the intent of the upcoming Authority Board Workshop.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on July 14, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on July 14, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on July 11, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on June 24, 2022
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley discussed her in‐person meetings with Timothy Haile, Executive Director, and the value of meeting in-person.
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Member Noack announced that the City of Pleasant Hill just approved a pilot program for electric scooters in Pleasant Hill.
Rep. Worth provided an update on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Transit‐Oriented Communities Policy that has been deferred until September, and thanked staff for their involvement in gathering feedback from the jurisdictions in Contra Costa County.
Commissioner Butt announced that the company Bolt that was providing electric bicycles in the City of Richmond has gone out of business nationwide.
Rep. Powers discussed Charles Anderson’s retirement on July 15, 2022 from the West Contra Costa Transit Authority and announced that Rob Thompson has been appointed as their new General Manager.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed that he will be attending the Public Manager’s Association meeting to discuss potential agenda items for the Authority Board Workshop, provided a brief update on the Authority Board Workshop to be held on September 15‐16, 2022, and announced that the transit operators and City Managers in Contra Costa County have been invited. Mr. Haile Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
July 20, 2022
thanked the Authority Board, staff, and partners that were involved in the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program grant award and discussed the projects that will be funded with this grant.
13. CALENDAR
A. July, August, September, and October 2022
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for September 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.