COMMISSIONERS
Chris Kelley,
Chair
Federal Glover,
Vice Chair
Newell Arnerich
Ken Carlson
Paul Fadelli
Loella Haskew
David Hudson
Aaron Meadows
Sue Noack
Renata Sos
Lamar Thorpe
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: February 6, 2023
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its January 18, 2023 meeting, the Authority discussed the following items, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. Quarterly Project Status Report for October ‐ December2022 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 Countywide At‐Large Appointmentsto the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CBPAC)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval to: 1) reappoint Soheila Bana as the primary representative for seniors and people with disabilities to the CBPAC to serve the two‐year term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024; and 2) reappoint Lemar Karimi as the primary representative for RTPC Memorandum
February 6, 2023
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2023/January 18, 2023 RTPC Memo.doc youth to the CBPAC to serve the two‐year term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.
Action: The Authority Board reappointed Soheila Bana as the primary representative for seniors and people with disabilities to the CBPAC to serve the two‐year term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, and reappointed Lemar Karimi as the primary representative for youth to the CBPAC to serve the two‐year term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.
C. Consider the Conduct for Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority for January and February2023
Recommendation: Staff requested that the Authority Board, having reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency, approve Resolution 23‐04‐A to continue 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 (AB) 361 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.
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 23‐04‐A to continue 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 (AB) 361 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.
D. Approvalto Allow both Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Representatives to Serve as Primary Commissioners on the Authority Board Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 91‐11‐A (Rev 3), which will allow both MTC representatives (Contra Costa County Mayors’ Conference and Board of Supervisors) to serve on the Authority Board as primary Commissioners, as well as Representatives for MTC.
RTPC Memorandum
February 6, 2023
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2023/January 18, 2023 RTPC Memo.doc Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 91‐11‐A (Rev 3), which will allow both MTC representatives (Contra Costa County Mayors’ Conference and Board of Supervisors) to serve on the Authority Board as primary Commissioners, as well as Representatives for MTC.
E. Quarterly Project Status Reportfor Transportation for Livable Communities and Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Facilities Projects for October – December 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.
F. Approval of the City of Brentwood Calendar Years (CY) 2020 and 2021 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist (Checklist)
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of the City of Brentwood CY 2020 and 2021 GMP Checklist and payment of $1,303,217 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021‐22 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Brentwood, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2022‐23 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
Action: The Authority Board approved the City of Brentwood CY 2020 and 2021 GMP Checklist and payment of $1,303,217 in FY 2021‐22 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Brentwood, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2022‐23 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
G. Approval to Issue an Annual Urban Limit Line (ULL) Policy Advisory Letter to Local Jurisdictions
Recommendation: Staff sought approval to transmit an annual ULL Policy Advisory Letter to all Contra Costa County jurisdictions.
Action: The Authority Board authorized staff to transmit an annual ULL Policy Advisory Letter to all Contra Costa County jurisdictions.
RTPC Memorandum
February 6, 2023
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2023/January 18, 2023 RTPC Memo.doc H. City of Clayton – Clayton Town Center Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Project 120040) – Approval to Appropriate Measure J Funds for Design Phase
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 23‐03‐G, which will appropriate $60,000 in Transportation for Livable Communities (Program 12) funds for the design phase of the Clayton Town Center Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Project 120040).
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 23‐03‐G, which will appropriate $60,000 in Transportation for Livable Communities (Program 12) funds for the design phase of the Clayton Town Center Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Project 120040).
I. Approval of Proposed 2023 State and Federal Legislative AdvocacyPrograms Recommendation: Staff sought approval of the proposed 2023 State and Federal legislative advocacy programs for the Authority.
Action: The Authority Board approved the proposed 2023 State and Federal legislative advocacy programs for the Authority.
J. NEW ITEM: Approval of an Exception to the 180‐Day California Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Wait Period for a Retired Annuitant Under Government Code (GC) Sections 7522.56 and 21224 and Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 627 with Peter Engel to fill a Critical Need in the Programs Department
Recommendation: Staff sought approval of Resolution 23‐02‐A, which will authorize an exemption to the 180‐day CalPERS wait period for a retired annuitant under GC Sections 7522.56 and 21224, authorize staff to reinstate Peter Engel as a retired annuitant prior to the 180‐day wait period, and provide authorization to execute Agreement No. 627 with Peter Engel at a rate of $80 per hour through January 18, 2024, to fill a critical need in the ProgramsDepartment.
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 23‐02‐A, which will authorize an exemption to the 180‐day CalPERS wait period for a retired annuitant under GC Sections 7522.56 and 21224, authorize staff to reinstate Peter Engel as a retired annuitant prior to the 180‐day wait period, and RTPC Memorandum
February 6, 2023
https://cctauthority.sharepoint.com/sites/Common/09Correspondences/RTPC Memos/2023/January 18, 2023 RTPC Memo.doc provide authorization to execute Agreement No. 627 with Peter Engel at a rate of $80 per hour through January 18, 2024, to fill a critical need in the ProgramsDepartment.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Chris Kelley, Chair
Federal Glover, Vice Chair
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Paul Fadelli, Commissioner
Teresa Gerringer, Commissioner
Loella Haskew, Commissioner
Aaron Meadows, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner
Lamar Thorpe, Commissioner
Mark Foley, ExOfficio Rep.
Maureen Powers, ExOfficio Rep.
Colin Clarke
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
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
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Dave Hudson, Commissioner
1. CONVENE MEETING: Chris Kelley, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley convened the meeting at 6:01 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 on items not on the agenda.
4. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Haskew moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
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Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Arnerich, Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of December 21,2022
6. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for November 2022 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for November 2022.
B. Quarterly Project Status Report for October ‐ December2022 Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
C. Approval of Countywide At‐Large Appointmentsto the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CBPAC)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to: 1) reappoint Soheila Bana as the primary representative for seniors and people with disabilities to the CBPAC to serve the two‐yearterm from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024; and 2) reappoint Lemar Karimi as the primary representative for youth to the CBPAC to serve the two‐year term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.
D. Legislative Update
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on legislation, along with addressing any questions that may arise. The Authority may take action on any item presented in the attachment or any State or Federal legislation pertaining to the Authority’s legislative program.
E. NEW ITEM: Consider the Conduct for Meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Authority for January and February 2023
Recommendation: Staff request that the Authority Board, having reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency, approve Resolution 23‐04‐A to continue conducting hybrid meetings for the regular Authority Board meetings and remote meetings for all other legislative bodies of the Authority and special meetings of Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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the Authority Board pursuant to the Brown Act provision exemptions of Assembly Bill (AB) 361 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.
F. NEW ITEM: Approvalto Allow both Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Representatives to Serve as Primary Commissioners on the Authority Board Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 91‐11‐A (Rev 3), which will allow both MTC representatives (Contra Costa County Mayors’ Conference and Board of Supervisors) to serve on the Authority Board as primary Commissioners, as well as Representatives for MTC.
G. NEW ITEM: GoMentum Station – Authorization to Execute Task Order No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore LLP dba Fennemore Wendel (Fennemore) for Legal Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Task Order No. 1 to Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore in an amount not‐to‐exceed $25,000, to provide legal services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
7. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Quarterly Project Status Reportfor Transportation for Livable Communities and Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Facilities Projects for October – December 2022 Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
B. City of El Cerrito (City) – El Cerrito del Norte Transit‐Oriented Development (TOD) Complete StreetsImprovement (Project 250004/120061) – Approval to Appropriate Measure J Funds for Construction Phase
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 23‐01‐G, which will appropriate Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities (Program 25) funds in the amount of $1,462,000 to the City for the construction phase of the El Cerrito del Norte TOD Complete Streets Improvement (Project 250004/120061).
C. Approval of the City of Brentwood Calendar Years (CY) 2020 and 2021 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist(Checklist) Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Brentwood CY 2020 and 2021 GMP Checklist and payment of $1,303,217 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021‐22 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Brentwood, with a Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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second (off‐year) payment of FY 2022‐23 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
D. Approval to Issue an Annual Urban Limit Line (ULL) Policy Advisory Letter to Local Jurisdictions
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to transmit an annual ULL Policy Advisory Letter to all Contra Costa County jurisdictions.
E. NEW ITEM: City of Clayton – Clayton Town Center Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Project 120040) – Approval to Appropriate Measure J Funds for Design Phase Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 23‐03‐G, which will appropriate $60,000 in Transportation for Livable Communities (Program 12) funds for the design phase of the Clayton Town Center Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Project 120040).
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. Approval of Proposed 2023 State and Federal Legislative AdvocacyPrograms Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the proposed 2023 State and Federal legislative advocacy programs for the Authority.
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to approve the proposed 2023 State and Federal legislative advocacy programs for the Authority with strengthened language on the state legislative platform to ensure previous transit commitments are included, seconded by Commissioner Gerringer. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Arnerich, Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Linsey Willis, Director, External Affairs, provided a brief overview of the State and Federal Legislative platforms for 2023, which provides a framework for 2023 with an emphasis on funding and innovation. The federal legislative platform focuses on supporting increased transit operations and funding, obtaining and seeking funding, advancing regulations for autonomous vehicles, mobility management and coordination, and accessibility programs. The state legislative platform focuses on working with transit operators, obtaining funding under Senate Bill 1, monitoring transportation revenue measures, advancing autonomous technology, and expanding innovative delivery strategies.
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Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Commissioner Fadelli requested strengthened language on the state legislative platform to ensure previous transit commitments are included.
B. NEW ITEM: Approval of an Exception to the 180‐Day California Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Wait Period for a Retired Annuitant Under Government Code (GC) Sections 7522.56 and 21224 and Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 627 with Peter Engel to fill a Critical Need in the Programs Department
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 23‐02‐A, which will authorize an exemption to the 180‐day CalPERS wait period for a retired annuitant under GC Sections 7522.56 and 21224, authorize staff to reinstate Peter Engel as a retired annuitant prior to the 180‐day wait period, and provide authorization to execute Agreement No. 627 with Peter Engel at a rate of $80 per hour through January 18, 2024, to fill a critical need in the ProgramsDepartment.
ACTION: Vice Chair Glover moved to approve Resolution 23‐02‐A, which will authorize an exemption to the 180‐day California Public Employees’ Retirement System wait period for a retired annuitant under Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224, authorize staff to reinstate Peter Engel as a retired annuitant prior to the 180‐day wait period, and provide authorization to execute Agreement No. 627 with Peter Engel at a rate of $80 per hour through January 18, 2024, to fill a critical need in the Programs Department, seconded by Commissioner Haskew. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Arnerich, Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Tarienne Grover, Director Administrative Services, provided a brief overview of the critical need for Peter Engel, past Director, Programs, to be reinstated as a retired annuitant prior to the 180‐day wait period, and discussed the CalPERS requirements for the reinstatement.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
C. NEW ITEM: Approval of Third Amendment to Employment Agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director
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Recommendation: The Chair seeks Authority Board approval to execute the third amendment to the Authority’s employment agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director, which will adjust his compensation to $333,000 per year effective December 27, 2022. The term of the amendment willremain through December 27, 2023.
ACTION: Vice Chair Glover moved to authorize the Chair to execute the third amendment to the Authority’s employment agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director, which will adjust his compensation to $333,000 per year effective December 27, 2022, with a term remaining through December 27, 2023, seconded by Commissioner Thorpe. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Arnerich, Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Tarienne Grover, Director Administrative Services, provided a brief overview and stated the recommendation in accordance with the Brown Act to memorialize the Authority Board’s amendment to the agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director.
9. Planning Committee ‐ Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: Status of the Growth Management Program (GMP) Checklist Approvals Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the GMP checklist submittal status report and approval to transmit reminder letters to the remaining jurisdictions and/or request a "Statement of Progress".
ACTION: Commissioner Gerringer moved to accept the Growth Management Program checklist submittal status report and transmit reminder letters to the remaining jurisdictions and/or request a "Statement of Progress", seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Arnerich, Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Matt Kelly, Senior Transportation Planner, provided a brief overview of the Growth Management Program bi‐annual checklist approval process, and stated that at this time only one jurisdiction has submitted theirchecklist.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
January 18, 2023
B. NEW ITEM: Approval to Proceed with the East County Means‐Based Fare Pilot (Pilot) and Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 626 with Contra Costa Crisis Center(CCCC) to Provide Program Implementation Servicesto Operate the Program Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to proceed with the Pilot with a total budget of $100,000 of Measure X funds, authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 626 with CCCC in an amount not‐to‐exceed $20,000 to provide program implementation services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Vice Chair Glover moved to authorize staff to proceed with the East County Means‐Based Fare Pilot with a total budget of $100,000 of Measure X funds, authorize the Chair to execute Agreement No. 626 with Contra Costa Crisis Center in an amount not‐to‐exceed $20,000 to provide program implementation services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Haskew. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Arnerich, Commissioner Hudson
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Ying Smith, Director, Mobility Programs, introduced the item and Naomi Armenta with Nelson\Nygaard who presented the item. Ms. Armenta provided a background and discussed the means‐based fare subsidy strategy and pilot proposal to be provided in east county, including the program service area, pilot duration, and benefits for eligible users. She discussed the services to be provided by the Contra Costa Crisis Center to include eligibility verification, communication and outreach, customer service, and monitoring. Ms. Armenta and Ms. Smith concluded that the expectation is to expand the pilot into other geographic regions or modes after the pilot concludes with Tri Delta Transit.
Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed the need to establish the Coordinating Entity.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff and John Cunningham with Contra Costa County, responded to comments from commissioners.
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on January 12, 2023 (Meeting handout if available)
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B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on January 12, 2023 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Report forthe regular meeting on January 9, 2023 (Meeting handout if available)
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on December 9, 2022 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley discussed the exciting opportunities in 2023 such as Dynamic Personal Microtransit, the Antioch Bicycle Garden, Shared Autonomous Vehicle pilot programs, completion of the Mokelumne Trail Overcrossing, and highway projects, and extended an invitation to the Authority’s Redefining Mobility Summit on April 18, 2023.
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Rep. Foley announced that Director Janice Lee was elected as President of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board of Directors, and he was re‐elected as Vice President for the BART Board. He discussed his support of the preservation of funds for the BART Bus Feeder services and that there will be no funding changes for these services in Fiscal Year 2022-23. Mr. Foley also provided a BART funding update.
Rep. Powers discussed the need for funding for bus operations, as well as the support that they will need from the Authority and BART for the BART Bus Feeder services.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed his meetings with Ezery Beauchamp, the new Golden Gate Division Chief for California Highway Patrol, Nissan, potential partners for Dynamic Personal Microtransit, and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands to discuss a partnership on autonomous vehicles and shared spaces. He also discussed his participation in Debbie Toth’s Dishing with Debbie video blog to discuss the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan and Coordinating Entity, the Transportation Research Board annual meeting, and the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Mr. Haile announced that Presto will be the new brand name for the autonomous vehicle shuttles and programs and that the monthly GoMentum Station tours will be resuming. Mr. Haile thanked Rep. Foley for his support of the BART Bus Feeder services.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
January 18, 2023
13. CALENDAR
A. January, February, March, and April 2023
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for February 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 PM.