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
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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: April 12, 2024
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its March 20, 2024 meeting, the Authority discussed the following items, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. Safe Streets and Roads for All Federal Discretionary Grant Programs Action: The Authority Board approved all five projects and authorized execution as follows: 1) L Street Pathway to Transit – Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Project 31003) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 689 with BKF Engineers for Environmental and Engineering Services in a not-to exceed amount of $1,865,151; 2) Antioch Bicycle Garden (Project 31002) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 685 with TYLin for Environmental and Engineering Services in a not-to exceed amount of $568,395; 3) San Francisco Bay Trail Gap Closure, Matinez Intermodal Station to Crockett (Project 31010) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 690 with KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc. for Environmental and Engineering Services in a not-to-exceed amount of $265,415; 4) Moraga Road and Canyon Road RTPC Memorandum
April 12, 2024
Complete Streets Improvements (Project 31005) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 688 with Sandis Civil Engineers for Environmental and Engineering Services in a not-to-exceed amount of $551,308; and 5) Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvements (Project 31004) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 686 with CSW/Stuber‐Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc. for Environmental and Engineering Services in a notto exceed amount of $578,159.
B. Interstate 680/State Route 4 (SR 4) Interchange Improvements, Phases 1, 2A, and 4 (Project 6001b) – Approval to Submit a Regional Measure 3 Allocation Request
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 24-14-P, which authorized submittal of an allocation request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, in the amount of $500,000 in RM3 funds, for the Feasibility Study phase to connect Iron Horse and Contra Costa Canal bike trails at the I-680/SR4 interchange.
C. Innovate 680 – Automated Driving System (ADS) (Project 8009.07) – Authorization to Execute Cooperative Agreement No. PRJ.01 with City of San Ramon to Provide Traffic Detection Equipment, Electrical Charging Stations, and Data Gathering and Sharing
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Cooperative Agreement No. PRJ.01 with the City in the amount of $250,000 to provide and install necessary traffic detection equipment, electrical vehicle charging stations, and data gathering and sharing, and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
D. Interstate 80/San Pablo Dam Road Interchange, Phase 2 (Project 7002) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 691 with Contra Costa County for Right‐of‐Way (ROW) Services and Approval of Resolution 24‐10‐P for ROW Acquisition Costs
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Agreement No. 691 with the County, in the amount not-to-exceed $250,000, to provide ROW services for the Project, and allowed the Executive Director RTPC Memorandum
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or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
E. Lamorinda Smart Signal System (Project 31009) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 671 with the Town of Moraga, Funding Agreement No. 673 with the City of Orinda, and Funding Agreement No. 675 with the City of Lafayette to Provide Local Match Funding Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 671 with the Town of Moraga, Funding Agreement No. 673 with the City of Orinda, and Funding Agreement No. 675 with the City of Lafayette, providing the Authority a combined local funding amount of $1.011 million to match $4.185 million in awarded Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Grant funds for the Project, and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
F. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 587 with Convey, Inc. (Convey) for On‐Call Strategic Communications, Community Relations, and Marketing Professional Services
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 587 with Convey in the amount of $750,000, for a new total agreement value of $1.25 million, to provide additional on-call strategic communications, community relations, and marketing professional services, and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
G. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 590 with Lyons‐ Newman Consulting (Lyons‐Newman) to Provide Services in Support of the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan Task Force's Assignment to Develop and Seat a Coordinating Entity for Accessible Transportation Services in Contra Costa County
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 590 with Lyons-Newman in a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000, for a new total agreement value of $119,975, which is funded by Measure X funds, extend the termination date to September 30, RTPC Memorandum
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2024, and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive changes to the language.
H. Approval of Resolution 24‐02‐G for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023‐24 Measure J Allocation: Sub‐Regional West County Transportation Needs (Program 28b) Cost of Maintenance for Alameda‐Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) Bus Shelters in the Amount of $88,647
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 24-02-G, which will allocate Measure J Program 28b funds for FY 2023-24 in the amount of $88,647 to AC Transit on behalf of the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee for the cost of bus shelter maintenance for one year.
I. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 523 with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. (Nelson\Nygaard) for the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP) Task Force and Implementation Services
Action: The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 523 with Nelson\Nygaard in the amount of $75,000, for a new total agreement value of $698,700, to provide additional ATSP implementation services, allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language, and extended the agreement termination date from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
J. Connected Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicle Program
Action: The Authority Board approved execution of the two agreements and termination of the AAA agreement as follows: 1) Authorization to Execute Professional Services Agreement No. GMS.006 with Next Generation Mobility (NextGen) for Management, Operations, and Maintenance of GoMentum Station; 2) Authorization to Execute Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) No. GMS.005 with the American Automobile Association Northern California, Nevada, & Utah (AAA NCNU) for Transfer of Assets Associated with GoMentum Station; and 3) Authorization to RTPC Memorandum
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Terminate Agreement No. 548 with AAA NCNU for the Bay Area Mobility‐ on‐Demand Grant (Project 8009). Additionally, the Authority Board approved the use of Fund Exchange Reserve funds in the amount of $1 million, to support the APA and purchase of the field assets, trademark, and website domains for GoMentum Station, and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language of the agreements.
K. Countywide Low‐Income Fare Equity (LIFE) Program (formally known as the Means‐Based Fare Program) Expansion to Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (County Connection) and West Contra Costa Transit Authority (WestCAT)
Action: The Authority Board approved Resolution 24-10-G to expand the LIFE Program to County Connection with a budget of up to $145,000, and Resolution 24-11-G to expand the LIFE Program to WestCAT with a budget of up to $100,000, for 12 months using Measure X funds.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, March 20, 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 Hernandez-Thorpe,
Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Aaron Meadows, Commissioner
Colin Clarke
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
John Hoang
Lindy Johnson
Stephanie Hu
Rashida Kamara
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Scott Perkins, Commissioner
H.E. Christian Peeples, Ex-Officio Rep.
Sue Noack, Commissioner/MTC Rep. Daniel Mermelstein
Mark Foley, Ex-Officio Rep. Hisham Noeimi
Ivan Ramirez
Jackie Reyes
Ying Smith
Yuliana Tjeng
Jay Zhang
Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel
1. CONVENE MEETING: Newell Arnerich, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Noack and Rep.
Foley had not yet arrived. Commissioners Perkins and Sos were absent; Commissioner Alt. Gee attended on behalf of Commissioner Sos.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public are invited to address the 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.
Commissioner Noack and Rep. Foley arrived at 6:03 PM.
4. CLOSED SESSION
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A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) – 2 cases
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, staff, and Legal Counsel convened into Closed Session at 6:05 PM.
5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, staff, and Legal Counsel reconvened into Open Session at 6:46 PM. Commissioner Glover was not in attendance. Chair Arnerich announced that there was no reportable action.
6. 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.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Glover, Commissioner Perkins
Abstain-None
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of February 21, 2024
8. Administration & Projects Committee - Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for January 2024 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for January 2024.
B. Accept Internal Accounting Report for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2023 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the internal accounting report for the six months ended December 31, 2023.
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C. Approval of Proposed Action to Funding Resolution
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 19-58-P (Rev 4), which will terminate the resolution with the Bay Area Rapid Transit, for the Hercules Transit Center Improvements (Project 10002-06).
D. Listing of Contract Change Orders Greater than $25,000 for Contracts Less than $15 Million, and Greater than $50,000 for Contracts Greater than $15 Million Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
E. Safe Streets and Roads for All Federal Discretionary Grant Program:
1. L Street Pathway to Transit – Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Project 31003) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 689 with BKF Engineers (BKF) for Environmental and Engineering Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 689 with BKF in a not-to exceed amount of $1,865,151, to provide environmental and engineering services for the Project, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive changes to the language.
2. Antioch Bicycle Garden (Project 31002) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 685 with TYLin for Environmental and Engineering Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 685 with TYLin in a not-to exceed amount of $568,395, to provide environmental and engineering services for the Project, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive changes to the language.
3. San Francisco Bay Trail Gap Closure, Martinez Intermodal Station to Crockett (Project 31010) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 690 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KH) for Environmental and Engineering Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 690 with KH in a not-to-exceed amount of $265,415, to provide environmental and engineering services for the Project, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive changes to the language.
4. Moraga Road and Canyon Road Complete Streets Improvements (Project 31005) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 688 with Sandis Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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Civil Engineers (Sandis) for Environmental and Engineering Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 688 with Sandis in a not-to-exceed amount of $551,308, to provide environmental and engineering services for the Project, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive changes to the language.
5. Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvements (Project 31004) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 686 with CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc. (CSW) for Environmental and Engineering Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 686 with CSW in a not-to exceed amount of $578,159, to provide environmental and engineering services for the Project, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive changes to the language.
F. Interstate 680 (I-680)/State Route 4 (SR4) Interchange Improvements, Phases 1, 2A, and 4 (Project 6001b) – Approval to Submit a Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Allocation Request
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-14-P, which will authorize submittal of an allocation request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, in the amount of $500,000 in RM3 funds, for the Feasibility Study phase to connect Iron Horse and Contra Costa Canal bike trails at the I-680/SR4 interchange.
G. Innovate 680 – Automated Driving System (ADS) (Project 8009.07) – Authorization to Execute Cooperative Agreement No. PRJ.01 with City of San Ramon (City) to Provide Traffic Detection Equipment, Electrical Charging Stations, and Data Gathering and Sharing
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Cooperative Agreement No. PRJ.01 with the City in the amount of $250,000 to provide and install necessary traffic detection equipment, electrical vehicle charging stations, and data gathering and sharing, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
H. Interstate 80/San Pablo Dam Road Interchange, Phase 2 (Project 7002) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 691 with Contra Costa County (County) for Right-of-Way (ROW) Services and Approval of Resolution 24-10-P for ROW Acquisition Costs
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 691 with the County, in the amount not-to-exceed $250,000, to provide ROW services for the Project, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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any non-substantive changes to the language. Staff also seeks approval of Resolution 24-10-P in the amount of $15 million for ROW acquisition costs.
I. State Route 4/Balfour Road Interchange (Project 5005) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. 430 with Consor North America, Inc. (Consor) for Design Services During Construction (DSDC) Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. 430 with Consor, in the amount of $90,000, for a new total agreement value of $1,554,665, to provide additional DSDC 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 June 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025.
J. Lamorinda Smart Signal System (Project 31009) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 671 with the Town of Moraga, Funding Agreement No. 673 with the City of Orinda, and Funding Agreement No. 675 with the City of Lafayette to Provide Local Match Funding
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 671 with the Town of Moraga, Funding Agreement No. 673 with the City of Orinda, and Funding Agreement No. 675 with the City of Lafayette, providing the Authority a combined local funding amount of $1.011 million to match $4.185 million in awarded Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Grant funds for the Project, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
K. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 587 with Convey, Inc. (Convey) for On-Call Strategic Communications, Community Relations, and Marketing Professional Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 587 with Convey in the amount of $750,000, for a new total agreement value of $1.25 million, to provide additional on-call strategic communications, community relations, and marketing professional services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
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.
9. Planning Committee - Consent:
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A. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 590 with LyonsNewman Consulting (Lyons-Newman) to Provide Services in Support of the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan Task Force's Assignment to Develop and Seat a Coordinating Entity for Accessible Transportation Services in Contra Costa County
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 590 with Lyons-Newman in a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000, for a new total agreement value of $119,975, which is funded by Measure X funds, extend the termination date to September 30, 2024, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
B. Approval of Resolution 24-02-G for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Measure J Allocation:
Sub-Regional West County Transportation Needs (Program 28b) Cost of Maintenance for Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) Bus Shelters in the Amount of $88,647
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-02-G, which will allocate Measure J Program 28b funds for FY 2023-24 in the amount of $88,647 to AC Transit on behalf of the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee for the cost of bus shelter maintenance for one year.
C. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 523 with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. (Nelson\Nygaard) for the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP) Task Force and Implementation Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 523 with Nelson\Nygaard in the amount of $75,000, for a new total agreement value of $698,700, to provide additional ATSP implementation services and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive changes to the language. This amendment will extend the agreement termination date from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
10. Administration & Projects Committee - Regular:
A. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget for the Authority and Congestion Management Agency
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 23-26-A (Rev 1), which will update changes to the FY 2023-24 budget.
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ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to approve Resolution 23-26-A (Rev 1), which will update changes to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget, seconded by Commissioner Haskew. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Perkins
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Brian Kelleher, Chief Financial Officer, discussed the budget method, proposed summary of changes, sales tax revenues, projected Federal, State, and local revenue, capital project funding and changes, proposed expenditures by department, and debt service.
Commissioner Glover returned to Open Session at 6:54 PM.
B. NEW ITEM: Connected Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicle Program:
1. Authorization to Execute Professional Services Agreement No. GMS.006 with Next Generation Mobility (NextGen) for Management, Operations, and Maintenance of GoMentum Station
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Professional Services Agreement No. GMS.006 with NextGen to provide services for the ongoing management, operations, and maintenance of GoMentum Station, 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 Professional Services Agreement No. GMS.006 with Next Generation Mobility to provide services for the ongoing management, operations, and maintenance of GoMentum Station, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Carlson. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Perkins
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, introduced Kevin Romick, Chair and President, and Jeremiah Trnka from Next Generation Mobility, and Frank Furger with Advanced Mobility Group. He discussed the roles and responsibilities, retention of the GoMentum Station program, performance Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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requirements including revenue sharing for staff costs, deliverables such as an Operational Safety Plan, Master Plan, Strategic Plan for the Capital Improvement Program, annual operating budget, Program Asset Inventory, and quarterly reporting. Mr. Haile further announced that the Authority will approve and oversee all construction activity and have full access to GoMentum Station under the agreement.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
2. Authorization to Execute Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) No. GMS.005 with the American Automobile Association Northern California, Nevada, & Utah (AAA NCNU) for Transfer of Assets Associated with GoMentum Station, Approval to Utilize Fund Exchange Reserve (FER) Funds for the APA, and Authorization to Terminate Agreement No. 548 with AAA NCNU for the Bay Area Mobility-on-Demand (MOD) Grant (Project 8009)
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute APA No. GMS.005 with AAA NCNU in the amount of $1 million for the transfer of assets associated with GoMentum Station, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-21-P, which will utilize FER funds in the amount of $1 million, to support the APA and purchase of the field assets, trademark, and website domains for GoMentum Station. Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute a termination agreement for Agreement No. 548 for the MOD Grant, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to authorize the Chair to execute Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) No. GMS.005 with the American Automobile Association Northern California, Nevada, & Utah in the amount of $1 million for the transfer of assets associated with GoMentum Station, to approve Resolution 24-21-P, which will utilize Fund Exchange Reserve funds in the amount of $1 million to support the APA and purchase of the field assets, trademark, and website domains for GoMentum Station, authorize the Chair to execute a termination agreement for Agreement No. 548 for the Mobility-on-Demand Grant, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language of the agreements, seconded by Commissioner Haskew. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Perkins
Abstain-None
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DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, thanked staff at the American Automobile Association Northern California, Nevada, & Utah for their partnership and achievements at GoMentum Station. He stated that through the APA the authority will maintain the GoMentum Station (GMS) name, allow the operations at GMS to continue seamlessly for the program and partners, and maintain the assets at GMS. He further discussed the need for a FER to cover the cost of the transfer of assets, and termination of the MOD grant and transfer of assets to deliver the carshare platform.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
11. Planning Committee - Regular:
A. Countywide Low-Income Fare Equity (LIFE) Program (formally known as the MeansBased Fare Program) Expansion to Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (County Connection) and West Contra Costa Transit Authority (WestCAT) Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-10-G to expand the LIFE Program to County Connection with a budget of up to $145,000, and Resolution 24- 11-G to expand the LIFE Program to WestCAT with a budget of up to $100,000, for 12 months using Measure X funds.
ACTION: Commissioner Haskew moved to approve Resolution 24-10-G to expand the Low-Income Fare Equity Program (LIFE) to Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (County Connection) with a budget of up to $145,000, and Resolution 24- 11-G to expand the LIFE Program to West Contra Costa Transit Authority (WestCAT) with a budget of up to $100,000, for 12 months using Measure X funds, seconded by Commissioner Kelley. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Perkins
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Rashida Kamara, Programs Manager, provided an overview of the LIFE program and recommendation for funding to expand the program into Central and West Contra Costa County as per the recommendation in the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan.
Commissioners provided comments.
12. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
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13. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meetings on February 8, 2024 and March 14, 2024 (Meeting attachment and handout if available) B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on March 14, 2024 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on March 4, 2024 (Meeting handout if available)
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on February 23, 2024
14. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich reported that he attended the annual Federal Advocacy trip in Washington, D.C. from March 12-14, 2024. He further reported that he attended the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s legislative reception in Sacramento on March 11, 2024. He further discussed the Community Event Series and requested support and attendance at the events from the Authority Board members.
B. Commissioners' and Ex-Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Vice Chair Hernandez-Thorpe reported that he attended the annual Federal Advocacy trip in Washington, D.C. from March 12-14, 2024.
Commissioner Haskew reported on the California Association of Councils of Governments’ Board meeting and discussed their positions on the Regional Early Action Planning grants, Assembly Bill (AB) 2086, AB 2290, and AB 2535. She discussed the success of the Authority’s first Accessibility Workshop that she attended on February 29, 2024.
Commissioner Fadell thanked staff and discussed the success of the El Cerrito del Norte Transit-Oriented Development Complete Streets Improvement Project Groundbreaking Ceremony held in the City of El Cerrito on March 6, 2024.
Rep. Noack discussed the meetings and legislative reception in Sacramento that she attended on March 11-12, 2024, on behalf of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), to discuss the enabling legislation.
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Rep. Glover reported that he attended the meetings and legislative reception in Sacramento on March 11-12, 2024, on behalf of MTC. He further discussed the success of the Mokelumne Bridge Overcrossing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in the City of Brentwood on March 20, 2024. He thanked legal counsel, staff from the American Automobile Association Northern California, Nevada, & Utah, and Authority staff for the negotiations of the assets at GoMentum Station.
Rep. Foley announced that seven University of California, Berkeley students set a Guinness Book of World Records for visiting all 50 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations in a record time, announced the Ride Through History event on April 20, 2024, as the final legacy fleets will be leaving service, and discussed the BART Board approval to change the parcel at the Pleasant Hill lot from business to residential to add housing near the BART station.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed the success of the Mokelumne Bridge Overcrossing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 20, 2024 and thanked Stephanie Hu, Director, Projects, for her work on the environmental and design of the project. He discussed the award of a SMART grant for a program created by Rashida and Ying to support accessibility, announced that he attended MTC’s legislative reception on March 11, 2024, provided an overview of Senate Bill 1031, and announced the Innovation Legacy Award to be presented to the Authority at the East Bay Innovation Awards on March 28, 2024.
Mr. Haile introduced Jay Zhang as the Authority’s new Associate Engineer in the Projects Department. Mr. Zhang provided a brief introduction to the Authority Board.
15. CALENDAR
A. March, April, May and June 2024
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
16. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for April 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 PM.