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 30, 2024
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its April 17, 2024 meeting, the Authority discussed and approved the following agenda item recommendations, which may be of interests to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. The Authority Board received two informational Quarterly Project Status Reports providing the status of the current Measure Projects.
B. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Agreement No. 694 with OpenGov, Inc. in the amount of $379,535, to provide budgeting software solutions, training, and support services, and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
C. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 674 with the City of Concord, to provide local match funding in the amount of $155,473 to match the $1.2 million in awarded Community Project RTPC Memorandum
April 30, 2024
Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Grant funds, which will be applied towards all phases of the Intelligent Transportation Systems/Traffic Signal Modernization (Project 31007), and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
D. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 672 with the Town of Danville, to provide local match funding in the amount of $129,561 to match the $1 million in awarded Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Grant funds, which will be applied towards all phases of the Intelligent Transportation Systems/Traffic Signal Modernization (Project 31008), and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
E. The Authority Board approved Resolution 24‐17‐P, which will appropriate $115,000 in Measure J Program 28b funds for the Richmond Parkway Transportation Plan.
F. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Real Property Services Agreement No. 692 with Contra Costa County in the amount of $320,000, for Right-of-Way acquisition services for the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phases 1, 2A, and 4 (Project 6001), and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
G. The Authority Board approved Resolution 24‐15‐G supporting Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority’s allocation request for Regional Measure 3 funds in the amount of $6,670,000 for bus replacement and a hydrogen fueling station and approved forwarding the resolution and recommendation to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission H. The Authority Board approved sending the preliminary draft fiscal year 2024‐25 Congestion Management Agency budget to the Chair of the Public Managers' Association for circulation and approval from each member and authorized staff to make minor refinements to the budget as‐needed prior to circulation.
RTPC Memorandum
April 30, 2024
I. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Agreement No. 693 with Zoon, in an amount not‐to‐exceed $4 million, to provide PPM services for the construction program from April 17, 2024 through June 30, 2029, and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐ substantive changes to the language.
*To view the full meeting packet with additional agenda item information, please visit our meetings webpage here. Attachments to the Authority Board packet can be found in the Administration and Projects Committee and Planning Committee packets as referenced in the staff report.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Newell Arnerich, Chair
Lamar Hernandez-Thorpe, Vice Chair
Paul Fadelli, Commissioner
Federal Glover, Commissioner/MTC Rep.
Loella Haskew, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Aaron Meadows, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner/MTC Rep.
Scott Perkins, Commissioner
Renata Sos, Commissioner
Mark Foley, Ex-Officio Rep.
DeAnna Blakeslee
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
John Hoang
Stephanie Hu
Lindy Johnson
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Daniel Mermelstein
Emily Owen
Ivan Ramirez
Ying Smith
Yuliana Tjeng
Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
H.E. Christian Peeples, Ex-Officio Rep.
1. CONVENE MEETING: Newell Arnerich, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Carlson and Rep. Peeples were absent.
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: Susan Candell, City of Lafayette Council Member
4. 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.
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Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Carlson
Abstain-None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of March 20, 2024
6. Administration & Projects Committee - Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for February 2024 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for February 2024.
B. Quarterly Project Status Report for January – March 2024 Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
C. Accept Consultant Agreement Amendment
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 517 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to extend the agreement termination date to June 30, 2026, with no increase in budget.
D. Reject Claim by:
1. Shirin Khaleghi (Claimant)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-19-A, which will reject the claim and authorize the Executive Director to notify the Claimant accordingly.
2. Antoine Anderson (Claimant)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-20-A, which will reject the claim and authorize the Executive Director to notify the Claimant accordingly.
E. Budgeting Software – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 694 with OpenGov, Inc. (OpenGov) to Provide Budgeting Software Solutions, Training, and Support Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 694 with OpenGov in the amount of $379,535, to provide budgeting software Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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solutions, training, and support services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
F. Intelligent Transportation Systems/Traffic Signal Modernization:
1. (Project 31007) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 674 with the City of Concord (City) to Provide Local Match Funding Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 674 with the City, to provide local match funding in the amount of $155,473 to match the $1.2 million in awarded Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Grant funds, which will be applied towards all phases of the Project, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
2. (Project 31008) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Funding Agreement No. 672 with the Town of Danville (Town) to Provide Local Match Funding Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Funding Agreement No. 672 with the Town, to provide local match funding in the amount of $129,561 to match the $1 million in awarded Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Grant funds, which will be applied towards all phases of the Project, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
G. West County Subregional Transportation Needs (Program 28b) – Approval to Appropriate Measure J Funds for the Richmond Parkway Transportation Plan (Plan) Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-17-P, which will appropriate $115,000 in Measure J Program 28b funds for the Plan.
H. Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phases 1, 2A, and 4 (Project 6001) – Authorization to Execute Real Property Services Agreement No. 692 with Contra Costa County (County) for Fee-for-Services Related to the Right-ofWay (ROW) Acquisition Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Real Property Services Agreement No. 692 with the County in the amount of $320,000, for ROW acquisition services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
I. City of Clayton – Clayton Major Streets Improvements (Project 24032) (Project):
1. Request for Authority Board Approval of the 95% Design Peer Review Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the Technical Coordinating Committee's recommendation to approve the 95% design peer review approved by the Authority Board.
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2. Approval to Appropriate Measure J Funds for Construction Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-22-P, which will appropriate $409,173 in Measure J Program 24 funds for the construction phase of the Project.
7. Planning Committee - Consent:
A. Quarterly Project Status Report for Transportation for Livable Communities and Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Facilities Projects for January – March 2024 Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
B. Approval of Resolution 24-15-G to Allocate Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Funds to the North Bay Access Transit Improvements – Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (ECCTA) Bus Replacement and Hydrogen Fueling Station
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-15-G supporting ECCTA’s allocation request for RM3 funds in the amount of $6,670,000 for bus replacement and a hydrogen fueling station and approval to forward the resolution and recommendation to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
C. Circulation of the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Congestion Management Agency (CMA) Budget
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to send the preliminary draft FY 2024-25 CMA budget to the Chair of the Public Managers' Association for circulation and approval from each member and authorize staff to make minor refinements to the budget as-needed prior to circulation.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee - Regular:
A. 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.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
April 17, 2024
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to approve the legislative bill list with the exceptions of Assembly Bill 2286 (Aguiar-Curry) and Senate Bill 1031 (Wiener), seconded by Commissioner Glover. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Carlson
Abstain-None
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to oppose Assembly Bill 2286 (Aguiar-Curry), seconded by Commissioner Glover. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Carlson
Abstain-Commissioner Fadelli
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to monitor Senate Bill 1031 (Wiener), seconded by Commissioner Glover. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Carlson
Abstain-Vice Chair Hernandez-Thorpe
DISCUSSION: Lindy Johnson, Director, External Affairs, introduced the item and Mark Watts with Mark Watts Advocacy, LLC. Mr. Watts provided an update and discussed the legislative bill list noting updates on Assembly Bill (AB) 6 and AB 7 (Friedman), 1777 (Ting), AB 3061 (Haney), Senate Bill (SB) 915 (Cortese), AB 2086 (Schiavo), AB 2535 (Bonta), AB 2286 (Aguiar-Curry), SB 768 (Caballero), and SB 827 (Glazer).
Commissioners provided comments. Mr. Watts and staff responded to comments from commissioners.
The motion was split into three motions to allow for Commissioner Fadelli to abstain from AB 2286 (Aguiar-Curry) and Vice Chair Hernandez-Thorpe to abstain from SB 1031 (Wiener).
B. Project and Program Management (PPM) Services for the Construction Program – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 693 with Zoon Engineering, Inc. (Zoon) to Provide PPM Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 693 with Zoon, in an amount not-to-exceed $4 million, to provide PPM services for the construction program from April 17, 2024 through June 30, 2029, and Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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authorization for the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Vice Chair Hernandez-Thorpe moved to authorize the Chair to execute Agreement No. 693 with Zoon Engineering, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $4 million, to provide Project and Program Management services for the construction program from April 17, 2024 through June 30, 2029, and authorization for 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-Commissioner Carlson
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Ivan Ramirez, Director, Construction, discussed the procurement process to select a firm to provide PPM services for the construction program, the shift of focus to assisting local partners with technology-based projects such as Shared Mobility Hubs, the need for this type of expertise, criteria and qualifications, and request to award the contract.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
C. NEW ITEM: Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phase 3 (Project 6001) – Mutual Settlement of Claims By and Against Brosamer & Wall, Inc. (BWI)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-23-P, which will authorize the Executive Director to execute the Settlement Agreement on behalf of the Authority and to carry out all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of the Settlement Agreement, including but not limited to causing the Authority to issue payment to BWI in the amount of $9,750,000. In addition, staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-25-P, which will adopt Amendment No. 3 to the 2022 Measure J Strategic Plan, and Resolution 24-26-P, which will authorize the use of Fund Exchange Reserve funds in the amount of $5.75 million to support the settlement agreement.
ACTION: Commissioner Glover moved to approve Resolution 24-23-P, which will authorize the Executive Director to execute the Settlement Agreement on behalf of the Authority and to carry out all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of the Settlement Agreement, including but not limited to causing the Authority to issue payment to Brosamer & WaIl, Inc. in the amount of $9,750,000, Resolution 24-25-P, which will adopt Amendment No. 3 to the 2022 Measure J Strategic Plan, and Resolution 24-26-P, which will authorize the use of Fund Exchange Reserve funds in the amount of $5.75 million to support the settlement agreement, seconded by Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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Commissioner Haskew. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Carlson
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Ivan Ramirez, Director, Construction, introduced the item and Brian Headman with Theodora Ohringher PC as legal counsel for the project. Mr.
Headman discussed the mediation process, settlement agreement, and payment to resolve the claim.
Commissioners provided comments. Mr. Headman and staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Commissioner Haskew left the meeting at 6:53 PM after the vote was taken.
9. Planning Committee - Regular:
A. Feasibility Study (Study) for Expanded Ferry Service Update Recommendation: Staff will present the Study findings, stakeholder input, and next steps. This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Ying Smith, Director, Mobility Programs, introduced the item and Michael Gougherty with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), and Jean Banker and Dorry Funaki with Mott MacDonald joined the meeting virtually. Ms. Smith provided a background, discussed the initial ferry service assessment approach, benefits and cost analysis, demand potential, terminal dredging cost approach and assumptions, ferry service and operating costs approach, and capital costs and annual operating costs by service type for the cities of Hercules, Martinez, Pittsburg, and Antioch. She further discussed the future emerging vessel and zero emission options, funding opportunities, stakeholder engagement, and the WETA’s Pilot program and potential partnership for developing a screening process for pilot services.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff and Mr. Gougherty with WETA responded to comments from commissioners.
B. Approval of the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund Policy Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24-16-G, which will approve the TFCA 40% Fund Policy.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
April 17, 2024
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to continue the item to a future meeting, seconded by Commissioner Glover. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Carlson, Commissioner Haskew
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Ying Smith, Director, Mobility Programs, provided a background of the 511 Contra Costa program and activities, discussed the benefits and values, challenges, future improvements, timeline and steps to achieve the vision for the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 2.0 concept, engagement and feedback solicited from the Regional Transportation Planning Committees on TDM
2.0, maintenance of the 511 Contra Costa brand and existing 511 TDM programs, and the proposed new countywide incentive program. Ms. Smith discussed the need for the TFCA 40% Policy, the funding sources for the 511 Contra Costa program, proposed fund allocation principles to ensure geographic equity, collaboration and differentiation between the countywide and subregional projects, proposed policy allocation practice including a Call for Projects, eligible TFCA project types and fund recipients, and the next steps.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Commissioner Perkins left the meeting from 7:33 PM to 7:35 PM. Rep. Foley left the meeting from 7:33 PM to 7:38 PM. Vice Chair Hernandez-Thorpe left the meeting from 7:53 PM to 7:58 PM. Commissioner Meadows left the meeting from 7:56 PM to 7:59 PM.
Public Comment:
Bruce Ohlsen, Bike East Bay
C. Contra Costa County Integrated Transit Plan (ITP) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC (Sam Schwartz) to Prepare the Countywide ITP
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartz, in the amount of $244,170.99, for a new total agreement value of $2,046,118.99, to provide additional work in the development of the countywide ITP, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
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April 17, 2024
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartz, in the amount of $244,170.99, for a new total agreement value of $2,046,118.99, to provide additional work in the development of the countywide Integrated Transit Plan, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Perkins. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Carlson, Commissioner Haskew
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Ying Smith, Director, Mobility Programs introduced the item and Kate Sargent with Sam Schwartz. Ms. Sargent discussed the action plan roadmap, surveys, identification of a core transit network services and access-focused services, proposed transit priority corridors, proposed access improvement zones, and takeaways from the Operator Workshops. Ms. Smith discussed the additional scope in the proposed budget amendment including a latent demand analysis, inclusion of Livermore Amador Valley Transit Agency service along the Interstate 680 corridor, and a new public survey.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Commissioner Glover left the meeting from 8:21 PM to 8:26 PM.
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on April 11, 2024 (Meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on April 11, 2024 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Notice of Cancellation for the regular meeting on April 1, 2024
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on March 22, 2024 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
April 17, 2024
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich discussed the groundbreaking event held on April 12, 2024 for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Connectivity Project that will connect the Delta de Anza Regional Trail with the Pittsburg Center BART Station.
B. Commissioners' and Ex-Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, introduced DeAnna Blakeslee as the Authority’s new Administrative Assistant. Ms. Blakeslee provided an introduction.
Mr. Haile further announced the East Bay Innovation Award from the East Bay Economic Development Agency, discussed the success of the Mokelumne Bridge and Pedestrian Overcrossing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, provided an update on the GoMentum Station transition to the new entity, Next Generation Mobility, discussed the federal legislative advocacy meetings in Washington, D.C., meeting with the Under Secretary of Transportation, and invitation to a Federal Transit Administration workshop.
13. CALENDAR
A. April, May, June, and July 2024
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for May 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.