TRANSPAC Committee Meeting Summary Minutes
MEETING DATE: September 14, 2023
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Cloven (Chair), Clayton; Sue Noack (Vice Chair), Pleasant Hill; Loella Haskew, Walnut Creek;
Mark Ross, Martinez; Carlyn Obringer, Concord;
Ken Carlson, Contra Costa County
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Smadar Boardman, Walnut Creek; Robert
Sarmiento, Contra Costa County; Abhishek Parikh,
Concord; Ryan McClain, Pleasant Hill; Matt Todd,
TRANSPAC; Tiffany Gephart, TRANSPAC; Debi
Lawrence, TRANSPAC
GUESTS/PRESENTERS: Scott Simmons
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tiffany Gephart
1. Convene Regular Meeting / Pledge of Allegiance / Self-Introductions Chair Cloven called the meeting to order at 9:01 A.M.
2. Public Comment
There were no comments from the public.
3. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes:
• Minutes of the June 8, 2023 TRANSPAC Board Meeting.
• Minutes of the July 6, 2023 TRANSPAC Board Special Meeting. • Minutes of the August 3, 2023 TRANSPAC Board Special Meeting • August 31, 2023 TRANSPAC Board Special 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. Consider Meetings of the TRANSPAC Board and Subcommittees. Action:
Reauthorize the continuation of remote meetings of the legislative bodies of TRANSPAC pursuant to the Brown Act Provisions under AB361 through October 14, 2023. By way of this action, TRANSPAC will conduct in-person meetings with a hybrid component for public participation for regular TRANSPAC Board meetings. Other TRANSPAC bodies including the TRANSPAC TAC, special and/or ad-hoc committees will continue meeting virtually.
On motion by Commissioner Obringer seconded by Commissioner Noack to reauthorize the continuation of remote meetings of the legislative bodies of TRANSPAC pursuant to the Brown Act Provisions under AB361 through October 14, 2023 by unanimous vote of the members present (Cloven, Noack, Haskew, Carlson, Obringer).
End Consent Agenda
4. AUDIT SERVICES FOR TRANSPAC.
Commissioner Ross entered the meeting.
Mr. Todd made a brief presentation.
On a motion by Commissioner Haskew, seconded by Commissioner Obringer to authorize staff to initiate an informal procurement process to collect proposals for TRANSPAC audit services that will result in a recommendation on the procurement at a future TRANSPAC Board Meeting by unanimous vote of the members present (Cloven, Noack, Haskew, Carlson, Obringer, Ross).
5. REGIONAL COORDINATION WITH PARTNER AGENCIES.
Mr. Todd introduced the item and commented that regional coordination with partner agencies is listed as a standing priority in the FY 2023-2024 Workplan. Mr. Todd noted that a meeting with TRANSPLAN was held in 2021 and that staff is proposing to meet with SWAT next. Mr.
Todd commented that he spoke with staff from SWAT and shared potential topics. SWAT staff suggested an October or November meeting timeline and that they would bring the meeting proposal to their Committees to get feedback. It is also proposed that the meeting be held separately from the regular TRANSPAC meetings.
Mr. Todd also commented that the meeting could potentially be held in the SWAT area as it may be of interest to the Board to visit the autonomous shuttle at Bishop Ranch.
Commissioner Noack commented that visiting the Bishop Ranch autonomous shuttle would be a good idea whether it is with SWAT or a separate visit. Commissioner Noack further commented that there will soon be an autonomous shuttle at Rossmoor and in Martinez and it would be good for the Committee to see how it works. Commissioner Noack further noted Pleasant Hill Road as a potential topic of discussion.
Commissioner Carlson noted the discussion of bus on shoulder at CCTA and the impact it will have in both the TRANSPAC and SWAT areas.
Commissioner Noack further commented that the integration of transit services was a topic of discussion at MTC and there are plans to put forward a regional transportation measure in 2026. In the discussion, it was noted that there will need to be a transformation in the way transportation services are delivered for the measure to pass.
Commissioner Haskew requested that the meeting be held in the first quarter of 2024.
Commissioner Noack agreed with the timeline and commented that the timeline could better align with the progress of the Concord Naval Weapons Station. Commissioner Obringer noted that May would be ideal if the Naval Weapons Sation is a topic of discussion.
6. TRANSPAC CCTA REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS.
Administration and Projects Committee (APC) meeting update:
Commissioner Noack noted that the Town of Moraga, St. Mary’s Road Multimodal Safety Improvements Project was awarded STIP funding this cycle. Commissioner Noack noted that Pleasant Hill was a close second and third in line for funding but only one project was recommended for programming. Commissioner Noack further commented that Diane Burgis representing Brentwood was appointed to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and Aaron Meadows, representing Oakley was appointed as the alternate. Commissioner Carlson added that Measure X funding was allocated to East County.
Commissioner Noack highlighted the following topics from the MTC meeting:
1. Transit Oriented Communities development policy.
- Cities will have to comply with the policy to receive OBAG funds in the future.
Commissioner Noack noted that there are not a lot of developments near transportation in Contra Costa and that there are potential conflicts with RHNA.
Commissioner Noack noted she plans to meet with MTC staff to get further clarity on the policy and implications for central county.
2. Regional Bond Measure.
- The measure, slated for 2026, was discussed as an opportunity to encourage the integration and transformation of transportation service delivery.
3. Clipper 2.0 system
- Clipper 2.0 will be launched next summer. Commissioner Noack asked MTC staff if there will be improvements in accessing senior and youth Clipper cards and noted that she will discuss this further.
7. TAC ORAL REPORTS BY JURISDICTION
No comments from the TAC.
8. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS
No Comments from the Board.
9. MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
No Comments from the Managing Director.
10. ADJOURN / NEXT MEETING The meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m. The regular meeting will be held on October 12, 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.