TRANSPAC Committee Meeting Summary Minutes
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: Loella Haskew, Walnut Creek (Chair); Peter Cloven, Clayton (Vice Chair); Tim McGallian, Concord; Mark
Ross, Martinez; Karen Mitchoff, Contra Costa
County
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: John Mercurio, Concord; Diana Vavrek, Pleasant Hill
STAFF PRESENT: Melody Reebs, County Connection; Philip Ho, Pleasant Hill; Matt Todd, TRANSPAC Managing
Director; and Tiffany Gephart, TRANSPAC Clerk
GUESTS/PRESENTERS: John Hoang, CCTA; David Early, Placeworks; Torina Wilson, Placeworks; Raul Tovar, Placeworks;
Charlie Knox, Placeworks; Scott Simmons
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tiffany Gephart
1. Convene Regular Meeting / Pledge of Allegiance / Self-Introductions Chair Haskew called the meeting to order at 9:02 A.M. Introductions followed.
2. Public Comments
There were no comments from the public.
3. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes of the June 9, 2022 and July 7, 2022 Meetings.
Items Approved by the CCTA for Circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees and Related Items of Interest.
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 Countywide Information Links f. Continue use of Teleconferencing for Public Meetings by the TRANSPAC Board and Subcommittees Pursuant to the Provisions of AB 361. Approve the proclamation of 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 TRANSPAC for the
period through September 3, 2022, pursuant to the Brown Act provisions under AB 361.
On motion by Commissioner McGallian seconded by Commissioner Mitchoff to approve the consent agenda by unanimous vote of the members present (Haskew, Cloven, Mitchoff, Ross, McGallian).
End Consent Agenda
4. CENTRAL COUNTY ACTION PLAN UPDATE.
John Hoang introduced the item. David Early, Placeworks provided an overview presentation of the progress of the Action Plan.
Commissioner Haskew commented that she appreciated the work that that team has done so far and opened the meeting for comments.
John Mercurio asked about the Contra Costa Canal Trail and if Mr. Early was aware that that the Contra Costa Water District has a plan to put the canal in a pipe thereby creating new space for a wider right of way in this corridor. Mr. Early commented that he is aware and that CCTA are working with the Water District on the project and there will be an Action to take advantage of the rights of way once undergrounding occurs.
Commissioner Cloven noted safety concerns about Marsh Creek Road coming into Clayton from East County as a Route of Regional Significance. Mr. Early noted that there is consensus among the TACs from both TRANSPAC and East County that the Roadway will not be modified for increased capacity but only for safety improvements and this will be called out in the Action Plan.
Mr. Todd asked Mr. Early to show the additions of Routes of Regional Significance in the TRANSPAC area since the last Action plan. Mr. Early noted in addition to Marsh Creek Road on the Central County side, Monument and Alhambra going from Highway 4 North into downtown Martinez and then along the waterfront.
Mr. Mercurio noted a corridor from Contra Costa Canal Trail into Cowell Road and commented that it would be more effective if it continues and connects into Newhall Park. Mr. Early noted that CCTA is not amending the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Mr. Mercurio noted that City of Concord is conducting a Complete Streets study on Cowell Road, which likely will call for a cycle track. He further noted that this would be a huge asset and that it should be included in the Action Plan. Mr. Early commented that it is possible to add the suggested corridors as an Actions. Mr. Early clarified the two corridors noted by Mr. Mercurio and confirmed that he would notate Cowell Road and the California Riding and Hiking trail continuing northbound towards Clayton Road and up to Newhall Park.
5. TRANSPAC CCTA REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS.
No member comments.
6. TAC ORAL REPORTS BY JURISDICTION
No member comments.
7. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS
No member comments.
8. MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Todd reminded the Board that the September 1, 2022 special meeting will be held at 8:15 A.M to continue remote meetings under the provisions of AB 361. He further requested consensus on a second AB 361 special meeting on September 29, 2022 prior to the regular TAC meeting. The Board agreed to the meeting with a start time of 8:45 A.M.
9. ADJOURN / NEXT MEETING The meeting adjourned at 9:47 A.M. There will be a special meeting on September 1, 2022 at 8:15 A.M.