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
PHONE: 925.256.4700
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
Patrick Golier, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: November 21, 2022
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its November 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 December 2022
Recommendation: Staff requested that the Authority Board having reconsidered the circumstances continue through December 2022 conducting hybrid meetings for the regular Authority Board meetings and remote meetings for all other legislative bodies of the Authority and special meetings of the Authority Board pursuant to the Brown Act provision exemptions of Assembly Bill 361 (AB361) and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ encouragement of online meetings and recommendationsfor social distancing for public meetings, to adhere to the 30‐day reconsideration requirement of AB361.
Action: The Authority Board authorized staff to continue through December 2022 conducting hybrid meetings for the regular Authority Board meetings RTPC Memorandum
November 21, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/November 16, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc and remote meetings for all other legislative bodies of the Authority and special meetings of the Authority Board pursuant to the Brown Act provision exemptions of Assembly Bill 361 (AB361) and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ encouragement of online meetings and recommendations for social distancing for public meetings, to adhere to the 30‐day reconsideration requirement of AB361.
B. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23 Measure J Allocation Program:
Sub‐Regional West County Additional Transportation Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities (Program 20b)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐18‐G, to allocate Measure J Program 20b funds for FY 2022‐23, in the amount of $794,660, which includes a reconciliation from FY 2020‐21 in the amount of $79,660.
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 22‐18‐G, to allocate Measure J Program 20b funds for FY 2022‐23, in the amount of $794,660, which includes a reconciliation from FY 2020‐21 in the amount of $79,660.
C. City of Hercules (City) – Willow Avenue/Palm Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (Project 120036) – Approvalto Appropriate Measure J Funds for Construction Phase
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 22‐26‐G, which will appropriate Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities (Program 12) funds in the amount of $1,058,000 to the City for the construction phase of the Willow Avenue/Palm Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (Project 120036).
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 22‐26‐G, which will appropriate Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities (Program 12) funds in the amount of $1,058,000 to the City for the construction phase of the Willow Avenue/Palm Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (Project 120036).
D. Authorization to Execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No.
80.09.03 with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Collaboration on Research and Development, and Testing New Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Applications and Technologies for the CAV Program
RTPC Memorandum
November 21, 2022
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2022/November 16, 2022 RTPC Memo.doc Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Executive Director to execute MOU No. 80.09.03 with Caltrans for collaboration on research and development and testing new CAV applications and technologies for the CAV Program, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Executive Director to execute MOU No. 80.09.03 with Caltrans for collaboration on research and development and testing new CAV applications and technologies for the CAV Program, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
E. Authorization to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No.
90.00.01 Between the Cities of Antioch, Hercules, Martinez, and Pittsburg (Cities), Contra Costa County (County), Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (ECCTA), and the Authority to Advance Planning and Studies to Evaluate the Feasibility of Expanded Ferry Service in the County Recommendation: Staff sought authorization for the Executive Director to execute MOU No. 90.00.01 with the Cities, County, and ECCTA to advance planning and studies to evaluate the feasibility of expanded ferry service in the County and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Executive Director to execute MOU No. 90.00.01 with the Cities, County, and ECCTA to advance planning and studies to evaluate the feasibility of expanded ferry service in the County and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Chris Kelley, Chair
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Tom Butt, Commissioner
Teresa Gerringer, Commissioner
Loella Haskew, Commissioner
Dave Hudson, Commissioner
Karen Mitchoff, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner
Mark Foley, ExOfficio Rep.
Amy Worth, ExOfficio Rep.
H.E. Christian Peeples, Ex-Officio Rep. Alt.
Colin Clarke Vice Chair Glover
Peter Engel Lamar Thorpe, Commissioner
Tarienne Grover Holland White, Commissioner
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
Christina Hartley
Jacqueline Hill
John Hoang
Stephanie Hu
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Hisham Noeimi
Ivan Ramirez
Jackie Reyes
Ying Smith
Yuliana Tjeng
Linsey Willis
Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel
1. CONVENE MEETING: Chris Kelley, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley convened the meeting at 6:01 PM. Vice Chair Glover, Commissioners Thorpe and White, and Rep. Powers were absent. Rep. Alt. Peeples attended on behalf of Rep.
Powers but 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.
Jack Bacon, student from Murwood Elementary School in the City of Walnut Creek, discussed his GoMentum Station field trip provided by the Authority.
4. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
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ACTION: Commissioner Gerringer moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Vice Chair Glover, Commissioner Thorpe, Commissioner White Abstain‐None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of October 19, 2022
6. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for September 2022 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for September 2022.
B. Accept Quarterly Cash and Investment Report forthe Period Ended September 30, 2022
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly cash and investment report for the period ended September 30, 2022.
C. Accept Quarterly Sales Tax Revenue Report for the Period Ended June 30, 2022 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly sales tax revenue report for the period ended June 30, 2022.
D. Innovate 680 ‐ Interstate 680 Northbound Express Lanes Completion (Project 8009.02) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 90.80.05 with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Project Approval and EnvironmentalDocument(PA&ED)Oversight Reimbursement Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 90.80.05 with Caltrans for PA&ED oversight reimbursement services and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
E. Interstate 80/San Pablo Dam Road Interchange (Project 7002) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement No. 316 with URS Corporation Americas (URS) for Engineering Support Services
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Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 9 to Agreement No. 316 with URS in the amount of $25,000, for a new total agreement value of $6,746,000, to provide additional engineering support services, extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
F. Program and Project Management (PPM) Servicesforthe Construction Program – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 521 with Cole Management & Engineering, Inc. (CME) for PPM Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 521 with CME in the amount of $758,597, for a new total agreement value of $4,449,882.18, to provide continued PPM services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
G. Bollinger Canyon Road – Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing (Project 120025) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 544 with Myers‐Shimmick (Myers) for Additional Pre‐Construction Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 544 with Myers in the amount of $60,000, for a new total agreement value of $410,000, to provide additional pre‐construction services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
H. 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.
I. NEW ITEM: Accept Internal Accounting Report forthe Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2022
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the internal accounting report for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022.
J. NEW ITEM: Consider the Conduct for Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority for December 2022
Recommendation: Staff request that the Authority Board having reconsidered the circumstances continue through December 2022 conducting hybrid meetings for the regular Authority Board meetings and remote meetings for all other legislative bodies of the Authority and special meetings of the Authority Board pursuant to the
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Brown Act provision exemptions of Assembly Bill 361 (AB361) and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ encouragement of online meetings and recommendations for social distancing for public meetings, to adhere to the 30‐day reconsideration requirement of AB361.
7. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Corridor Study, Phase 2 (Study) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 18W.03 with Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) and West Contra Costa Technical Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) for a Time Extension Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 18W.03 with Alameda CTC and WCCTAC to allow additional time to complete the Study, 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 December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023.
B. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022‐23 Measure J Allocation Program: Sub‐Regional West County Additional Transportation Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities (Program 20b)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐18‐G, to allocate Measure J Program 20b funds for FY 2022‐23, in the amount of $794,660, which includes a reconciliation from FY 2020‐21 in the amount of $79,660.
C. City of Hercules (City) – Willow Avenue/Palm Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (Project 120036) – Approval to Appropriate Measure J Fundsfor Construction Phase Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22‐26‐G, which will appropriate Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities (Program 12) funds in the amount of $1,058,000 to the City for the construction phase of the Willow Avenue/Palm Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (Project 120036).
D. Update ofthe Metropolitan Transportation Commission's(MTC) Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) Guidelines
Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time. Staff will provide an update on MTC’s draft CTP guidelines.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
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A. Authorization to Execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 80.09.03 with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Collaboration on Research and Development, and Testing New Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Applications and Technologies for the CAV Program Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director to execute MOU No. 80.09.03 with Caltrans for collaboration on research and development and testing new CAV applications and technologies for the CAV Program, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to authorize the Executive Director to execute Memorandum of Understanding No. 80.09.03 with the California Department of Transportation for collaboration on research and development and testing new Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) applications and technologies for the CAV Program, 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‐Vice Chair Glover, Commissioner Thorpe, Commissioner White Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Jack Hall, Engineering Manager, provided a brief overview of the Memorandum of Understanding with Caltrans, including the roles and responsibilities and benefits of the partnership.
Commissioners provided comments.
9. Planning Committee ‐ Regular:
A. Authorization to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 90.00.01 Between the Cities of Antioch, Hercules, Martinez, and Pittsburg (Cities), Contra Costa County (County), Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (ECCTA), and the Authority to Advance Planning and Studiesto Evaluate the Feasibility of Expanded Ferry Service in the County
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director to execute MOU No. 90.00.01 with the Cities, County, and ECCTA to advance planning and studies to evaluate the feasibility of expanded ferry service in the County and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
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ACTION: Commissioner Hudson moved to authorize the Executive Director to execute Memorandum of Understanding No. 90.00.01 with the cities of Antioch, Hercules, Martinez, and Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, and the Authority to advance planning and studies to evaluate the feasibility of expanded ferry service in Contra Costa County and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Vice Chair Glover, Commissioner Thorpe, Commissioner White Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Ying Smith, Director, Mobility Programs, discussed the history of ferry service and studies, provided a background of expanded ferry service planning, goals of expanding ferry service, Scope‐of‐Work for the feasibility study, next steps, and timeline.
Commissioners provided comments.
Rep. Alt. Peeples joined the meeting at 6:21 PM.
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley discussed the success of the GoMentum Station field trip by fourth grade Murwood Elementary School students from the City of Walnut Creek.
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report forthe regular meeting on November 10, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report forthe regular meeting on November 10, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Notice of Cancellation for the regular meeting on November 7, 2022
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on October 28, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
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DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley discussed the success of the Girls LEAD the Way Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) event and thanked Linsey Willis, Director, External Affairs, for inviting her to make the opening remarks for the event.
Ms. Kelley also discussed the Focus on the Future conference she attended from November 14‐16, 2022 in Newport Beach, CA.
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Commissioners Arnerich, Hudson, and Thorpe also attended the Focus on the Future conference from November 14‐16, 2022 in Newport Beach, CA.
Commissioners Arnerich and Hudson discussed the Focus on the Future conference.
Rep. Worth discussed the recruitment for a new Executive Director for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the need for funding for rail, and the study on the San Rafael‐Richmond Bridge to determine traffic impacts, transit priorities, etc.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed the Focus on the Future conference and the innovative work that the Authority is doing to lead the way. He discussed the Authority’s public outreach plan, development of a brand name, and workforce building through the California Transportation Foundation’s Transportation Education Symposium, Murwood Elementary School field trip to GoMentum Station, hosting students at Manufacturing Day, Girls LEAD the Way STEM event, Femineers Program, and the Ygnacio Valley STEM program. Mr. Haile discussed the meeting with the Department of Motor Vehicles and announced the potential ribbon cutting in January 2023 for the Shared Autonomous Vehicle program at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon followed by the Rossmoor Community Center program later in the year. Lastly, he discussed the Dynamic Personal Micro Transit Request for Proposals and GoMentum Station tours with Roads Transit Authority from Dubai, and the Transport of New South Wales in Australia to learn best practices and how they should develop their autonomous vehicle programs.
13. CALENDAR
A. November and December 2022, and January and February2023 B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley announced that the Authority’s annual Redefining Mobility Summit will be held on April 18, 2023.
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14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for December 7, 2022 at 5:30 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 PM.
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