COMMISSIONERS
Newell Arnerich,
Chair
Lamar HernandezThorpe, Vice Chair
Ken Carlson
Paul Fadelli
Federal Glover
Loella Haskew
Chris Kelley
Aaron Meadows
Sue Noack
Scott Perkins
Renata Sos
Timothy Haile,
Executive Director
2999 Oak Road
Suite 100
Walnut Creek
CA 94597
PHONE: 925.256.4700
FAX: 925.256.4701
www.ccta.net
MEMORANDUM
To: Matt Todd, TRANSPAC
Chris Weeks, SWAT
Robert Sarmiento, TRANSPLAN
Sai Midididdi, TVTC
John Nemeth, WCCTAC
Sivakumar Natarajan, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: March 5, 2024
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its February 21, 2024 meeting, the Authority discussed the following items, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Allocation Request Concurrence – Approval of Resolution 24‐06‐P Concurring with the Allocation of RM3 Funds for the Interstate 580 Richmond Parkway Interchange Operational Improvements Project (Project)
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 24-06-P, which concurs with the RM3 allocation request in the amount of $950,000, for the Project in the City of Richmond. This allocation will fund the Project Initiation Document, environmental, and preliminary engineering for the Project.
B. Innovate 680 – Interstate 680 Part-Time Transit Lane/Transit Bus on Shoulder Testing and Training at GoMemtum Station (Project 8009.03) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 683 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA) for Environmental and Engineering Services RTPC Memorandum
March 5, 2024
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Agreement No. 683 with KHA in the amount of $637,000, for environmental and engineering services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive changes to the language.
C. State Route 4 Mokelumne Bike Trail/Pedestrian Overcrossing (Project 5002b) – Approval to Increase the Construction Allotment for Agreement No. 561 with Joseph J. Albanese for Construction Services Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 21‐41‐P (Rev 3), which will increase the construction allotment amount by $600,000, for a new total construction allotment value of $10,934,257, to provide additional construction services.
D. StreetLight Subscription Cost Share – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No.
80.09.02 with Cities/Town Participating in the Cost Share for the StreetLight Subscription to Add Contra Costa County.
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to MOU No. 80.09.02 between the Authority and jurisdictions participating in the cost share for the StreetLight Multi‐Domain License and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
E. One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 Project ‐ Contra Costa Countywide Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS): Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Education and Encouragement Program (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 679 with Contra Costa County (County), Agreement No. 684 with the City of San Ramon (City), and Approval of Resolution 21‐22‐G (Rev 1) to Reallocate the Previously Allocated Measure J Program 17 Funds as the City’s Local Match for the Project
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 21‐22‐G (Rev 1) to reallocate the previously allocated Measure J Program 17, Commute Alternatives funds to the Project as the City’s local match obligation, authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 679 with the County in the amount of $1,768,060 for the implementation of the Project at public K‐12 schools in unserved areas of West County and public high schools in East and Central County and Agreement No. 684 with the City in RTPC Memorandum
March 5, 2024
the amount of $936,920 for the implementation of the Project at public K‐ 12 schools in Alamo, Town of Danville, and the City.
F. Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 08C.08 with Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (County Connection) for Innovative Deployments to Enhance Arterials Grant – Central Transit Signal Priority (TSP) System
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 08C.08 with County Connection for partial reimbursement of the SWIFTLY subscription costs for one year, in the amount of $20,000, for the central TSP system, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
G. Connected Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicle Program – Approval to Utilize Fund Exchange Reserve (FER) Funds to Support GoMentum Station and Seek Input on the Draft Master Cooperative Agreement
Action: Staff provided an overview of the draft master cooperative agreement and sought input from the Authority Board related to the framework and terms of the agreement. The Authority Board approved Resolution 24‐09‐P, which will utilize FER funds in the amount of $1 million, to support transition activities and operations at GoMentum Station.
H. Approval to Issue an Urban Limit Line (ULL) Policy Advisory Letter to Local Jurisdictions
Action: The Authority Board approved transmitting an Annual ULL Policy Advisory Letter to all Contra Costa County jurisdictions.
I. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund Expenditure Plan
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 24‐07‐G, incorporating the Authority’s FY 2024‐25 TFCA Expenditure Plan and allocation of the TFCA 40% funds in the amount of $1,841,290, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to sign and submit the Expenditure Plan Summary application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Federal Glover, Chair/MTCRep.
Newell Arnerich, Vice Chair
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Paul Fadelli, Commissioner
Darlene Gee, Commissioner Alt.
Loella Haskew, Commissioner
Lamar HernandezThorpe, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Aaron Meadows, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner/MTC Rep.
Scott Perkins, Commissioner
Mark Foley, ExOfficio Rep.
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
Christina Hartley
John Hoang
Stephanie Hu
Lindy Johnson
Rashida Kamara
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Hisham Noeimi
Ivan Ramirez
Ying Smith
Yuliana Tjeng
Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel
H.E. Christian Peeples, ExOfficio
Rep.
1. CONVENE MEETING: Federal Glover, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Glover convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Sos was absent; Commissioner Alt. Gee attended on her behalf. Rep. Peeples was absent and attended remotely as a member of the public.
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. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
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Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – 1 case
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, legal counsel, and staff convened into Closed Session at 6:04 PM.
5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, legal counsel, and staff reconvened into Open Session at 7:07 PM. Chair Glover announced that there was no reportable action.
6. ELECTION
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
ACTION: Commissioner Kelley moved to nominate and elect Vice Chair Arnerich as Chair and Commissioner Hernandez‐Thorpe as Vice Chair from February 2024 through February 2025, seconded by Commissioner Meadows. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Kelley nominated Vice Chair Arnerich as Chair and Commissioner Hernandez‐Thorpe as Vice Chair, seconded by Commissioner Meadows.
There were no further nominations.
Outgoing Chair Glover handed the gavel over to incoming Chair Arnerich to chair the remainder of the meeting.
7. COMMENDATIONS
A. Outgoing Chair Federal Glover
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich provided comments to recognize outgoing Chair Glover’s efforts and accomplishments over the past year as Chair and presented him with a commendation and award. A video of the Paratransit Low‐Income Fare Equity program was shared.
Chair Glover provided comments and thanked the Authority Board and staff.
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Commissioners provided comments and thanked outgoing Chair Glover for his efforts and service over the past year as Chair of the Authority Board.
Vice Chair Hernandez‐Thorpe announced that the City of Antioch will be presenting outgoing Chair Federal Glover with a Key to the City on February 29, 2024.
B. Outgoing Authority Board Members
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich presented awards and commendations and provided comments to recognize outgoing Commissioners Dave Hudson for his 12 years of service and Teresa Gerringer for her five years ofservice to the Authority Board.
Commissioners Hudson and Gerringer made outgoing comments.
Commissioners provided comments and thanked them for their years of service to the Authority.
Public Comment:
Commissioner Alt. Rita Xavier, Councilmember, City of San Pablo
8. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
A. Assignment of Authority Board Membersto the Administration and Projects Committee and Planning Committee
ACTION: Vice Chair Hernandez‐Thorpe moved to approve the assignments of Chair Arnerich, Vice Chair Hernandez‐Thorpe and Commissioners Fadelli, Noack and Sos to the Administration and Projects Committee, Commissioners Carlson, Haskew, Kelley, Meadows, and Perkins to the Planning Committee, and that Commissioner Glover will remain unassigned to a committee for the period of February 2024 through February 2025, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich announced the current assignments to the Administration and Projects Committee and Planning Committee and requested any committee changes from the commissioners. There were no requested changes.
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B. NEW ITEM: Appoint One Board Memberto Serve on the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan Task Force (ATSP TF)
Recommendation: Staff requests that the Authority Board appoint one Authority Board member to serve on the ATSPTF.
ACTION: Commissioner Fadelli moved to nominate and appoint Commissioner Kelley to serve on the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan Task Force, seconded by Commissioner Glover. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Rashida Kamara, Programs Manager, introduced the item and current vacancy on the ATSP TF due to Commissioner Alt. Gerringer’s retirement from the Authority Board.
Commissioner Fadelli nominated Commissioner Kelley to serve on the ATSP TF, seconded by Commissioner Glover.
9. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Haskew moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Carlson. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich announced that on Consent Calendar Item 11A to approve the 2024 regular meeting schedule there are dates to be highlighted that are out of the regular meeting schedule. He noted that the Authority Board meeting in June has been moved from June 19, 2024 to June 12, 2024 due to the Juneteenth holiday, the Administration and Projects Committee and Planning Committee meetingsin July have been moved from July 4, 2024 to July 11, 2024 due to Fourth of July holiday, and the Authority Board meeting in October has been moved from October 16, 2024 to October 30, 2024 due to the League of California Cities annual conference.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of January 17, 2024
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11. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Approval of 2024 Regular Meeting Schedule
B. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for December 2023 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for December 2023.
C. Accept Quarterly Sales Tax Revenue Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2023
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly sales tax revenue report for the period ended September 30, 2023.
D. Accept Quarterly Cash and Investment Report for the Period Ended December 31, 2023
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly cash and investment report for the period ended December 31, 2023.
E. Accept Consultant Agreement Amendments for VariousProjects Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 497 with HDR Engineering, Inc. and Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 448 with WSP USA, Inc. to extend the agreement termination date to June 30, 2024, with no increase in budget, Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. 358 with Mark Thomas & Company, LLC to extend the agreement termination date to September 30, 2024, with no increase in budget, and Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 473 with NV5 Global, Inc. to extend the agreement termination date to December 31, 2024, with no increase in budget.
F. Accept Annual Measure J Compliance Audits for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the Measure J compliance audits for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
G. Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Allocation Request Concurrence – Approval of Resolution 24‐05‐P Concurring with the Allocation of RM3 Fundsfor the Cutting Boulevard Transit Improvements Project(Project)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24‐05‐P, which concurs with the RM3 allocation request in the amount of $450,000, for the Project in the City of Richmond. This allocation will fund planning, environmental, and advanced preliminary engineering for the Project.
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H. Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Allocation Request Concurrence – Approval of Resolution 24‐06‐P Concurring with the Allocation of RM3 Fundsfor the Interstate 580 Richmond Parkway Interchange Operational Improvements Project (Project) Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24‐06‐P, which concurs with the RM3 allocation request in the amount of $950,000, for the Project in the City of Richmond. This allocation will fund the Project Initiation Document, environmental, and preliminary engineering for the Project.
I. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 4 (TO4) under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore LLP dba Fennemore Wendel (Fennemore) for Legal Services to Support Strategies to Advance theAuthority Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to TO4 under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore in the amount of $40,000, for a new total agreement value of $70,000, to provide additional legal services, 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 January 31, 2024 to January 31, 2025.
J. Innovate 680 – Interstate 680 Part‐Time Transit Lane/Transit Bus on Shoulder Testing and Training at GoMentum Station (Project 8009.03) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 683 with Kimley‐Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA) for Environmental and Engineering Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 683 with KHA in the amount of $637,000, for environmental and engineering services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐ substantive changes to the language.
K. State Route 4 Mokelumne Bike Trail/Pedestrian Overcrossing (Project 5002b) – Approval to Increase the Construction Allotment for Agreement No. 561 with Joseph J. Albanese for Construction Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 21‐41‐P (Rev 3), which will increase the construction allotment amount by $600,000, for a new total construction allotment value of $10,934,257, to provide additional construction services.
L. 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.
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M. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 657 with Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker TiIly) to Conduct an Organizational Assessment Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 657 with Baker Tilly to extend the agreement termination date to June 30, 2024, with no increase in budget, to complete the Organizational Assessment and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐ substantive changes to the language.
12. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Approval of the City of Pinole Calendar Years 2020 and 2021 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Pinole GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $473,527 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021‐22 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Pinole, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2022‐23 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
B. Approval of the City of Pittsburg Calendar Years 2020 and 2021 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Pittsburg GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $1,169,595 in FY 2021‐22 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement fundsto the City of Pittsburg, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2022‐23 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the firstpayment.
C. Approval of the City of Richmond Calendar Years 2020 and 2021 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Richmond GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $2,183,263 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021‐22 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Richmond, with a second (off‐ year) payment of FY 2022‐23 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
D. StreetLight Subscription Cost Share – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 80.09.02 with Cities/Town Participating in the Cost Share for the StreetLight Subscription to Add Contra Costa County Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to MOU No. 80.09.02 between the Authority and jurisdictions participating in the cost share for the StreetLight Multi‐Domain License and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
E. One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 Project ‐ Contra Costa Countywide Safe Routes to Schools(SRTS): Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Education and Encouragement Program (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 679 with Contra Costa County (County), Agreement No. 684 with the City of San Ramon (City), and Approval of Resolution 21‐22‐G (Rev 1) to Reallocate the Previously Allocated Measure J
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Program 17 Funds as the City’s Local Match for the Project Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 21‐22‐G (Rev 1) to reallocate the previously allocated Measure J Program 17, Commute Alternatives funds to the Project as the City’s local match obligation, authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 679 with the County in the amount of $1,768,060 for the implementation of the Project at public K‐12 schools in unserved areas of West County and public high schools in East and Central County and Agreement No. 684 with the City in the amount of $936,920 for the implementation of the Project at public K‐12 schools in Alamo, Town of Danville, and the City.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
13. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. Approval of the Proposed 2024 State and Federal Legislative AdvocacyPrograms Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the proposed 2024 State and Federal legislative advocacy programs for the Authority.
ACTION: Commissioner Fadelli moved to approve the proposed 2024 State and Federal legislative advocacy programs for the Authority, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Lindy Johnson, Director, External Affairs, discussed the federal and state legislative advocacy programs. Ms. Johnson highlighted that the state platform has support for constitutional amendments to lower the voter threshold requirement, monitoring of new state and regional transportation measures and ensuring the Authority’s equitable share, connected and autonomous vehicle funding and policy, workforce development programs, and monitoring regulatory or legislative initiatives for pilot demonstrations. She further highlighted that the federal platform will seek and support federal solutions to resolve issues with domestic manufacturing of autonomous vehicles, position the Authority as an expert witness for congress related to these issues, and provide support for federal grants and continuation of discretionary grant programs.
B. Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 08C.08 with Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (County Connection) for Innovative Deployments to Enhance Arterials Grant – Central Transit Signal Priority (TSP) System Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 08C.08 with County Connection for partial reimbursement of the SWIFTLY
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subscription costs for one year, in the amount of $20,000, for the central TSP system, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐ substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Glover moved to authorize the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 08C.08 with Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (County Connection) for partial reimbursement of the SWIFTLY subscription costs for one year, in the amount of $20,000, for the central Transit Signal Priority system, and to 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‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Hisham Noeimi, Director, Programming, provided an overview of the project, including partners, roles, project goals, project area, and the benefits of using a central TSP system. He indicated that the communication and functionality testing, including testing for conditional TSP has been completed on all but four intersections, and the testing verification plan for system acceptance is being finalized. Mr. Noeimi described the need for a SWIFTLY subscription and the next steps indicating that the plan is to turn on the system in February 2024 with system verification completion in mid‐/late March 2024, followed by an evaluation study and public awareness campaign.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
C. NEW ITEM: Connected Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicle Program – Approval to Utilize Fund Exchange Reserve (FER) Fundsto Support GoMentum Station and Seek Input on the Draft Master CooperativeAgreement
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24‐09‐P, which will utilize FER funds in the amount of $1 million, to support transition activities and operations at GoMentum Station. Staff will provide an overview of the draft master cooperative agreement and seek input from the Authority Board related to the framework and terms of the agreement.
ACTION: Commissioner Glover moved to approve Resolution 24‐09‐P, which will utilize Fund Exchange Reserve funds in the amount of $1 million, to support transition activities and operations at GoMentum Station, seconded by Commissioner Haskew. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
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DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, provided an overview of the technologies being tested at GoMentum Station, Shared Autonomous Vehicle testing, and Automated Driving System grant projects. He provided an overview of the projects such as signal labs and Dynamic Personal Micro‐Transit, discussed the area plan for GoMentumStation, proving groundmap, improvements and offerings, the GoMentum Station program, and the public partnership andpublic‐private partnership framework. Mr. Haile discussed the transition plan for the new managing entity, Next Generation Mobility, and the fund exchange reserve allocation request to cover the transition costs through June 30, 2024, with the intent to seek reimbursement from Next Generation Mobility. He further provided an overview ofthe Master Cooperative Agreement between the Authority and Next Generation Mobility to define the roles, responsibilities, required documentation, and financial reporting and commitmentsincluding revenue sharing and liquidated damages.
14. Planning Committee ‐ Regular:
A. 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.
ACTION: Commissioner Glover moved to authorize staff to transmit an Annual Urban Limit Line Policy Advisory Letter to all Contra Costa County jurisdictions, seconded by Commissioner Meadows. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Matt Kelly, Senior Transportation Planner, provided a background and overview of the Contra Costa Measure J Urban Limit Line (ULL), the Growth Management Program ULL requirements, adopted ULLs, the annual process to send policy advisory letters, and the criteria for assessing ULL compliance.
Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed land use and the upcoming presentations to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees to discuss the ULL and Growth Management Program (GMP) including the history and modernization of the GMP.
B. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024‐25 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund Expenditure Plan
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24‐07‐G, incorporating the Authority’s FY 2024‐25 TFCA Expenditure Plan and allocation of the TFCA 40% fundsin the amount of $1,841,290, and authorization for the Executive Director or
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designee to sign and submit the Expenditure Plan Summary application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
ACTION: Commissioner Haskew moved to approve Resolution 24‐07‐G, incorporating the Authority’s Fiscal Year 2024‐25 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Expenditure Plan and allocation of the TFCA 40% funds in the amount of $1,841,290, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to sign and submit the Expenditure Plan Summary application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, seconded by Commissioner Glover. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Ying Smith, Director, Mobility Programs, provided a background and overview of the TFCA 40% fund, discussed the Authority’s responsibilities as the Administering Agency, annual TFCA process and schedule, eligible TFCA projects types and fund recipients, current TFCA fund allocation best practice, existing Transportation Demand Management program activities, peer comparisons of the TFCA policy and projects with other Congestion Management Agencies, TFCA basic eligibility and requirements, and the TFCA Expenditure Plan for FY 2024‐25.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
C. Audit of the City of Richmond’s (City) Paratransit Financial and Service Delivery Recommendation: Staff seeks Authority Board approval to fund the audit with Measure J Program 15 funds previously allocated to the City under Resolution 23‐ 16‐G.
ACTION: Commissioner Perkins moved to approve the audit of the City of Richmond’s paratransit financial and service delivery with Measure J Program 15 funds previously allocated to the City of Richmond under Resolution 23‐16‐G, seconded by Commissioner Kelley. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐None
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Rashida Kamara, Programs Manager, provided a background of the annual Paratransit Program 15 claims review process, and discussed the Paratransit Coordinating Council’s denial of the City’s Paratransit Program 15 claim and their request for an audit of the City’s paratransit financial and service delivery with the use of their previously allocated Program 15 funds. Ms. Kamara further provided an overview of the audit process and intent to support the City and provide recommendationsfrom the audit for performance improvements.
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Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
15. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) dated January 22, 2024 RE: BART Committee Appointments to the Authority Board B. Letter from the Alameda‐Contra Costa Transit District dated January 24, 2024 RE:
Appointment of Bus Transit Operators’ Ex‐Officio “Primary” Representative to the Authority Board
16. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Reports for the regular meetings on December 14, 2023 and February 8, 2024 (Attachment and meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on February 8, 2024 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Reportforthe regular meeting on February 5, 2024 (Meeting handout if available)
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on January 26, 2024 (Meeting handout if available)
17. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich discussed the Bay Area Rapid Transit improvements including new trains, less delay and shorter headways, safety, announcements, and customer service.
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Commissioners Haskew and Kelley reported that they attended the California Association of Councils of Government Regional Leadership Forum in Monterey, CA from February 7‐9, 2024. Commissioner Kelley announced that there were sessions on roadway pricing, the gas tax cliff, vehicle miles traveled, and zero‐emission vehicles.
Commissioner Noack reported that she visited Cubic Transportation Services to test Clipper 2.0 and attended a meeting with Assemblymember Damon Connolly in the City of Marin regarding the Richmond‐San Rafael Bridge.
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Commissioner Glover provided outgoing Chair comments and thanked the Authority Board.
Rep. Foley thanked outgoing Chair Glover for his efforts to expand the Bay Area Rapid Transit to the City of Antioch.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, thanked outgoing Chair Glover for his service and leadership over the past year, welcomed incoming Chair Arnerich, and thanked the Authority Board for their support. Mr. Haile announced that the Authority hosted GoBiz along with staff from Assemblymembers Wilson and Grayson’s office,the Workforce Development Board, Contra Costa Workforce Development Board, Contra Costa Labor Council, University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Mineta Institute. He further discussed the trip to Sacramento to discuss autonomous vehicles and provided an update on the renegotiation of the lease.
18. CALENDAR
A. February, March, April and May 2024
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
19. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for March 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 PM.
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