TRANSPAC Committee Meeting Summary Minutes
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2023
MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Cloven (Chair), Clayton; Loella Haskew, Walnut Creek; Mark Ross, Martinez; Carlyn
Obringer, Concord; Ken Carlson, Contra Costa
County
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bob Pickett, Walnut Creek STAFF PRESENT: Pranjal Dixit, County Connection; Robert Sarmiento, Contra Costa County; Ryan McClain,
Pleasant Hill; Matt Todd, TRANSPAC; Tiffany
Gephart, TRANSPAC; Debi Lawrence, TRANSPAC
GUESTS/PRESENTERS: Stephanie Hu CCTA; Udit Molakatalla DKS; Garrett Kaya, HDR
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tiffany Gephart
1. Convene Regular Meeting / Pledge of Allegiance / Self-Introductions Chair Cloven called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
2. Public Comment
There were no comments from the public.
3. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes:
• Minutes of the October 12, 2023 TRANSPAC Board 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 December 9, 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.
g. TRANSPAC Quarterly Financial Report. Action: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the period ended September 30, 2023.
On motion by Commissioner Obringer seconded by Commissioner Ross to approve the consent agenda by unanimous vote of the members present (Cloven, Carlson, Haskew, Obringer, Ross).
End Consent Agenda
4. CONSIDER FUTURE MEETINGS OF THE TRANSPAC BOARD AND SUBCOMMITTEES.
Mr. Todd commented that the AB361 legislation will sunset on December 31, 2023. New legislation, AB557, is intended to replace AB361 but requires a state of emergency to be in place to continue the current relaxations of AB361, particularly remote meetings of committee members. Additional background information is included in the related staff report.
Mr. Todd commented that the recommendation is to resume in-person meetings effective January 1, 2024 due to the administrative requirements of AB557. It is also recommended that staff continue to offer a remote meeting option for non-Board members during Board meetings and that this does not present a conflict with the Brown Act.
On a motion by Commissioner Carlson seconded by Commissioner Haskew to approve the recommendation to conduct all meetings of TRANSPAC legislative bodies in-person per traditional Brown Act Standards from January 1, 2024 and forward and to include a hybrid (remote teleconferencing) option for non-Board members at TRANSPAC Board meetings. (Cloven, Carlson, Haskew, Obringer, Ross).
5. MEASURE J LINE 20A FUNDS PROGRAM POLICIES – FY 2024/2025 – FY 2025/2026.
Tiffany Gephart presented the Measure J Line 20a Funds Program policies. The summary can be found in the respective staff report for this item.
Commissioner Obringer asked if the December call for projects release date will allow adequate time for interested parties to apply for funding given the holidays. Staff noted that the deadline will be January 19, 2023 allowing for some time after the holidays and staff will send a reminder email in January before the application due date as a courtesy.
Commissioner Carlson asked if the programs will be able to provide data on trips to equity priority communities for the next progress report. Staff noted that additional questions can be added to the progress report to acquire this data if available.
Commissioner Haskew asked what strategies are being employed to outreach to additional organizations beyond the organizations that apply consistently. Mr. Todd commented that there is an extensive distribution list is used to send out the call for projects (which include organizations and TRANPAC jurisdictions) and the application will be posted on the TRANSPAC website and distributed to CCTA for posting along with social media language for posting.
6. NORTHBOUND 1-680 EXPRESS LANES/INNOVATE 680 PROGRAM UPDATE.
Stephanie Hu of CCTA and project consultants Garrett Kaya, HDR and Udit Molakatalla, DKS presented material on the item.
Commissioner Haskew asked about the assumptions regarding travel patterns and demand and the analysis methodology. Mr. Molakatalla commented that project staff use the CCTA Travel Demand Model. Project staff develop a base year model for existing conditions and evaluate and calibrate the travel patterns using existing counts. Once the model is calibrated using state and federal standards, staff look at how growth is projected (2027 and 2047) with oversight from land use agencies, MTC, etc. Staff look at where development is projected to happen and model using that data as an industry practice.
Commissioner Obringer noted that the current Area Plan for the Naval Weapons Station reflects outdated housing estimates and asked if that information is being used to project household growth for Concord. Mr. Molakatalla replied yes, and that the variation is accounted for. Mr. Molakatalla further noted that Area Plans are one piece of evaluating future land use in addition to other planned developments, anticipated growth projections, national projections, etc. Commissioner Obringer further asked if the housing elements across the Bay Area are accounted for. Mr. Molakatalla noted although the exact number is difficult to predict, staff look at the capacity of the region to grow and where housing can be developed based on zonal regulations and available land.
Ms. Hu presented an update on the Innovate 680 suite of projects.
Commissioner Carlson asked about adaptive ramp metering and if the modeling looks at other alternatives such as bus on shoulder, etc. Ms. Hu noted that modeling should account for the part-time transit lane and northbound express lanes, etc. The program and all of the projects are supposed to be integrated and considered as each project moves forward.
Commissioner Obringer asked about the BART trip planner project and how long the project would be paused.
Ms. Hu commented that she could report back on the status.
7. TRANSPAC CCTA REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS.
Commissioner Haskew commented that there was discussion on accessible transportation and noted that there is a medical transportation pilot program in San Pablo that will be discussed as a model for the full commission at the next meeting.
8. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REPORT.
Commissioner Noack was not present to provide an update.
9. TAC ORAL REPORTS BY JURISDICTION
No comments from the TAC.
10. BOARDMEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Obringer commented that the City Council will review the draft terms sheet and land use plan on November 14th at 6:30pm regarding the Concord Naval Weapon Station development. Commissioner Haskew asked if Commissioner Obringer is expecting a big shift with the plan. Commissioner Obringer noted that there will likely be some adjustments but there can’t be a huge shift because the environmental permitting has been established.
Supervisor Carlson attended the Focus on the Future conference. Topics included accessible transportation, equity, vision zero and how organizations are responding to pandemic recovery among others.
10. MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Todd commented that he will be attending a TAC meeting regarding the Highway 4 Vision Study.
11. ADJOURN / NEXT MEETING The meeting adjourned at 10:26 a.m. The next regular meeting will be held on December 14, 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.