TRANSPAC Committee Meeting Summary Minutes
MEETING DATE: May 11, 2023
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Cloven (Chair), Clayton; Loella Haskew, Walnut Creek; Matthew Rinn, Pleasant Hill; Laura
Hoffmeister, Concord; Mark Ross, Martinez; Ken
Carlson, Contra Costa County
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Saravana Suthanthira, Concord; Melody Reebs, County Connection; Ananthan Kanagasundaram,
Pleasant Hill; Smadar Boardman, Walnut Creek;
Matt Todd, TRANSPAC; Tiffany Gephart, TRANSPAC
GUESTS/PRESENTERS: Jamar Stamps, Contra Costa County; Scott Simmons
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tiffany Gephart
1. Closed Session
Reconvene in Open Session
2. Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
There was no action taken during the closed session.
3. Convene Regular Meeting / Pledge of Allegiance / Self-Introductions Chair Cloven called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
4. Public Comment
There were no comments from the public.
5. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes:
• Minutes of the April 13, 2023 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 Countywide Information Links f. TRANPSAC Quarterly Financial Report. Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the period ended March 31, 2023.
On motion by Commissioner Haskew seconded by Commissioner Hoffmeister to approve the consent agenda by majority vote of the members present (Cloven, Ross, Carlson, Hoffmeister), with one abstention from Commissioner Rinn.
End Consent Agenda
4. TRANSPAC WORKPLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.
Matt Todd presented the draft work plan and budget for FY 2023/2024 and requested Board comment.
Commissioner Hoffmeister asked regarding the funding remaining from the Monument Corridor Study and grant application effort, if staff have coordinated with the City of Concord to investigate other available grants that the funds could be used for. Mr. Todd commented that some discussion has taken place regarding other grant opportunities for Concord but there has not been a follow-up recently. Commissioner Hoffmeister commented that there may be opportunities over the next year to use the funding for administrative costs to submit another grant as there are many possible projects along the corridor.
Commissioner Haskew recommended keeping remaining funding in the reserve to be available for needs as they arise. Commissioner Cloven agreed.
Commissioner Haskew exited the meeting.
5. MEETINGS OF THE TRANPSAC BOARD AND SUBCOMMITTEES.
On a motion by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Hoffmeister, to approve the recommendation to conduct hybrid TRANSPAC Board meetings with Board members attending in-person and a remote meeting option for members of the public. Other TRANSPAC bodies including the TRANSPAC TAC, special and/or ad-hoc committee meetings will continue meeting virtually. This option would include the Board recommending to continue conducting remote meetings of the legislative bodies of TRANSPAC pursuant to the Brown Act provisions under AB361 and consistent with the Contra Costa Health Services’ recommendation for social distancing when feasible for public meetings through June 10, 2023, by unanimous vote of the members present (Cloven, Ross, Carlson, Hoffmeister, Rinn).
6. MARSH CREEK ROAD MULTI-USE TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY.
Jamar Stamps of Contra Costa County introduced the item and gave a presentation on the findings of the Marsh Creek Road Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study.
Commissioner Cloven asked if there were safeguards to protect property owners from pedestrians wandering onto their property where paths are alongside residential areas. Mr.
Stamps commented that it is case-by-case, but there aren’t specific mechanisms in place at this point. However, once a more precise trail alignment is solidified, there will be further discussion on the operation and maintenance of the trail and agreements can be entered into with property owners as needed.
Commissioner Hoffmeister asked if the estimate in the study includes design and construction costs. Mr. Stamps clarified that the estimate was for construction and was estimated using the Caltrans cost estimate format. Commissioner Hoffmeister asked if there is a cost estimate for next steps such as design. Commissioner Hoffmeister expressed concern that the existing estimate does not give the public an accurate estimate of the total cost of the trail project.
Mr. Stamps commented that before the concept alignments are settled there will be further public outreach and the questions raised would need to be answered prior to pursuing construction funding. Commissioner Hoffmeister suggested that cost estimate information on page 55 be itemized to indicate that the construction costs are estimated, and that design and engineering costs are unknown.
Commissioner Hoffmeister further noted that some of the topographical maps included in the report do not show the steep terrain well. The embankments in some of the areas are very steep and that may lend to increased costs.
8. TRANSPAC CCTA REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS.
No member comments.
9. TAC ORAL REPORTS BY JURISDICTION
No member comments.
10. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS
Supervisor Carlson spoke about his trip to visit the Houston Traffic Operations Center and noted other central county staff were present such as representatives from MTC and CCTA.
Commissioner Hoffmeister commented that by late summer/early fall the master developer candidates (for the Concord Naval Weapons Station development) should be determined and interviews will begin. The goal will be to select a master developer before the end of the year.
10. MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Todd commented there are vacancies for Planning Commissioners on TRANSPAC. Currently there is only one Planning Commissioner appointed from Walnut Creek.
11. ADJOURN / NEXT MEETING The meeting adjourned at 10:07 a.m. The next meeting will be held on June 8, 2023 at the City of Pleasant Hill Large Community Room – 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Remote teleconferencing information for members of the public will be included in the posted meeting materials.