COMMISSIONERS
Aaron Meadows, Chair
Darlene Gee, Vice
Chair
Mark Armstrong
Newell Arnerich
Ron Bernal
Diane Burgis
Ken Carlson
Chris Kelley
Sue Noack
Carlyn Obringer
Rita Xavier
Timothy Haile,
Executive Director
2999 Oak Road
Suite 100
Walnut Creek
CA 94597
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FAX: 925.256.4701
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MEMORANDUM
To: Matt Todd, TRANSPAC
Chris Weeks, SWAT
Robert Sarmiento, TRANSPLAN
Diane Friedmann, TVTC
John Nemeth, WCCTAC
Shawn Knapp, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: March 7, 2025
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its February 19, 2025 meeting, the Authority Board discussed and approved the following agenda item recommendations, which may be of interest to the RTPCs:
A. Authority Board/Committee Assignments for 2025:
Aaron Meadows, City of Oakley, was appointed as the Authority Board Chair and Darlene Gee, City of Orinda, was appointed as the Authority Board Vice Chair
Assignments to Administration and Projects Committee (APC):
Commissioners Newell Arnerich, Ron Bernal, Darlene Gee, Sue Noack, and Rita Xavier
Assignments to Planning Committee (PC):
Commissioners Mark Armstrong, Ken Carlson, Chris Kelley, Aaron Meadows, and Carlyn Obringer
RTPC Memorandum
March 7, 2025
B. The Authority Board approved Resolution 25-08-P, which authorized submittal of an allocation request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, in the amount of $7 million in Regional Measure 3 funds, for Right-of-Way capital costs for the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phases 1, 2A, and 4 (Project 6001).
C. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Master Agreement No.
43.00.122 with the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee to allow disbursement of Measure J funds based on approved funding resolutions for Measure J Programs 20b (West County Sub-Regional Additional Transportation Programs for Seniors and People with Disabilities) and 21b (West County Sub-Regional Safe Transportation for Children).
D. The Authority Board approved Resolution 23-03-G (Rev 1), which will appropriate $192,000 in Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) (Program 12) funds for the construction phase of the Clayton Town Center Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Project 120040) (Project) and revise the scope for the design ($60,000 in TLC funds) and construction phases of the Project.
E. The Authority Board approved Resolution 25‐03‐G, incorporating the Authority’s Fiscal Year 2025‐26 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund Expenditure Plan and allocation of the TFCA 40% funds in the amount of $1,988,906, and authorized the Executive Director or designee to sign and submit the Expenditure Plan Summary application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
F. The Authority Board approved Resolution 25-02-G, which will program and appropriate Measure J Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trail Facilities (Program 13) funds in the amount of $500,000 to the East Bay Regional Park District, for the construction phase of the Iron Horse Trail Rehabilitation (Concord Avenue to Diamond Boulevard and Walden Road to Ygnacio Valley Road) (Project 130034).
*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, February 19, 2025
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Newell Arnerich, Chair
Ron Bernal, Commissioner
Diane Burgis, Commissioner
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Darlene Gee, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Aaron Meadows, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner/MTC Rep.
Carlyn Obringer, Commissioner
Karen Stepper, Commissioner Alt.
Rita Xavier, Commissioner
Candace Andersen, Ex. Officio Rep.
Matthew Rinn, Ex. Officio Rep. Alt.
Amy Worth, Ex. Officio Rep.
Colin Clarke
Andy Dillard
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
John Hoang
Stephanie Hu
Lindy Johnson
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Daniel Mermelstein
Hisham Noeimi
Emily Owen
Sherri Sylva
Yuliana Tjeng
Jay Zhang
Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel
None
1. CONVENE MEETING: Newell Arnerich, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Arnerich convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Armstrong was absent; Commissioner Alt. Stepper attended on his behalf. Rep. Foley was absent; Rep. Alt.
Rinn attended on his behalf.
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: Written public comment was submitted by Debbie Toth, Choice in Aging.
4. ELECTION
ACTION: Commissioner Kelley 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-None
Abstain-None
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
ACTION: Commissioner Kelley moved to nominate and appoint Commissioner Meadows as Chair and Commissioner Gee as Vice Chair for 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
5. COMMENDATIONS
A. Outgoing Chair Newell Arnerich
DISCUSSION: Incoming Chair Meadows provided outgoing remarks and presented an award and commendation to outgoing Chair Arnerich.
Outgoing Chair Arnerich provided outgoing remarks.
Commissioners provided remarks to outgoing Chair Arnerich.
B. Outgoing Authority Board Members
DISCUSSION: Chair Meadows provided remarks and presented a certificate and award to outgoing Commissioners Fadelli, Glover, and Haskew.
Outgoing Commissioners Fadelli, Glover, and Haskew provided outgoing remarks.
Commendations were also provided for outgoing Vice Chair Hernandez-Thorpe, Commissioners Perkins and Sos, Commissioner Alts. Bryant, Cloven, and Zorn, Rep.
Peeples, and Rep. Alt. Allen.
6. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
A. Assignment of Authority Board Members to the Administration and Projects Committee and Planning Committee
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ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to assign Vice Chair Gee and Commissioners Arnerich, Bernal, Noack, and Xavier to the Administration and Projects Committee, and Chair Meadows and Commissioners Armstrong, Carlson, Kelley, and Obringer to the Planning Committee with Commissioner Burgis unassigned to either committee, seconded by Commissioner Burgis. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
B. NEW ITEM: Appoint One Authority Board Member to Serve as the Authority’s Representative on the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG) Board of Directors
Recommendation: Staff requests that the Chair appoint one voting Authority Board Member to serve as the Authority’s primary representative and appoint an alternate representative, if needed, to serve on the CALCOG Board of Directors.
The appointed representative(s) would serve on the CALCOG Board of Directors so long as they serve on the Authority Board as a voting member.
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to appoint Commissioner Kelley as the Authority’s primary representative and appoint Vice Chair Gee as the alternate representative to serve on the California Association of Councils of Governments Board of Directors, seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
7. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – 1 case
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, legal counsel, and staff convened into Closed Session at 6:34 PM.
8. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, legal counsel, and staff reconvened into Open Session at 6:47 PM. Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel, announced that there was no reportable action.
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9. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Carlson moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Alt. Stepper. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of January 15, 2025
11. Administration & Projects Committee - Consent:
A. Approval of 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule
B. NEW ITEM: State Route 4 Mokelumne Bike Trail/Pedestrian Overcrossing (Project 5002b) – Authorization to Execute a Settlement Agreement ad Release with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. (MTCo) to Settle Potential Claims Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director or designee to execute a Settlement Agreement and Release with MTCo in the amount of $234,699 and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive change to the language.
C. Approval of Proposed Actions to Various Funding Resolutions Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 00-08-P (Rev 7) with Contra Costa County, which will extend the term to December 31, 2026.
D. Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phases 1, 2A, and 4 (Project 6001) – Approval to Submit Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Allocation Request Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-08-P, which will authorize submittal of an allocation request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, in the amount of $7 million in RM3 funds, for Right-of-Way capital costs.
E. Accept Quarterly Cash and Investment Report for the Period Ended December 31, 2024
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly cash and investment report for the period ended December 31, 2024.
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F. Accept Quarterly Sales Tax Revenue Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2024
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly sales tax revenue report for the period ended September 30, 2024.
G. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for November 2024 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for November 2024.
H. Select Firms and Jurisdictions for Measure J Compliance Audits for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the Measure J compliance audits for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
I. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for December 2024 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for December 2024.
J. 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.
12. Planning Committee - Consent:
A. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund Expenditure Plan
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-03-G, incorporating the Authority’s FY 2025-26 TFCA 40% Fund Expenditure Plan and allocation of the TFCA 40% funds in the amount of $1,988,906, 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.
B. Approval of Master Agreement No. 43.00.122 between the Authority and the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC) to Fund Various Measure J Programs Based on Current and Future Authority Approved Funding Resolutions
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Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Master Agreement No. 43.00.122 with WCCTAC to allow disbursement of Measure J funds based on approved funding resolutions for Measure J Programs 20b (West County Sub-Regional Additional Transportation Programs for Seniors and People with Disabilities) and 21b (West County Sub-Regional Safe Transportation for Children).
C. City of Clayton – Clayton Town Center Pedestrian Safety Improvements (Project 120040) (Project) – Approval to Appropriate Measure J Funds for Construction Phase and Modify Scope for Design and Construction Phases Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 23-03-G (Rev 1), which will appropriate $192,000 in Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) (Program 12) funds for the construction phase of the Project and revise the scope for the design ($60,000 in TLC funds) and construction phases of the Project.
D. East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) – Iron Horse Trail Rehabilitation (Concord Avenue to Diamond Boulevard and Walden Road to Ygnacio Valley Road), 2025 Central County (Project 130034) (Project)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-02-G, which will program and appropriate Measure J Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trail Facilities (Program 13) funds in the amount of $500,000 to the EBRPD, for the construction phase of the Project.
E. Approval of the City of Pittsburg Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Pittsburg’s GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $1,142,001 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Pittsburg, with a second (offyear) payment of FY 2024-25 funds on the one-year anniversary of the first payment.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
13. Administration & Projects Committee - Regular:
A. Approval of a Lump Sum Payment to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to Pay Off the Authority’s Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-05-A which will allow for a lump sum payment to CalPERS in the amount of $2,428,000 to pay off the Authority’s UAAL as of June 30, 2023.
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ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to approve Resolution 25-05-A which will allow for a lump sum payment to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System in the amount of $2,428,000 to pay off the Authority’s Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability, 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: Brian Kelleher, Chief Financial Officer, provided a background and overview of the discount rate, benefits for reducing the discount rate, effect on the Authority, history of investment returns, asset liability management and timeline, amortization schedule and alternatives, and proposed lump sum payment.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
B. Innovate 680 – Automated Driving System (Project 8009.07) – Utilization of Fund Exchange Reserve (FER) Funds and Amendments to Various Agreements Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-06-P, which allows utilization of FER funds in the amount of $1,579,257, authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 568 with The University of California Berkeley Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology in the amount of $191,000, for a new total agreement value of $1,891,000 including $850,000 of inkind contributions and to extend the agreement termination date to June 30, 2026; Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 574 with Telegra, Inc. in the amount of $480,000, for a new total agreement value of $2,470,000 including $375,387 of inkind contributions and to extend the agreement termination date to June 30, 2026; Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 632 with Heex Technologies Corporation in the amount of $66,000, for a new total agreement value of $316,000; and Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 654 with May Mobility, Inc. in the amount of $842,257, for a new total agreement value of $2,288,647 and to extend the agreement termination date to December 31, 2025, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve Resolution 25-06-P, which allows utilization of Fund Exchange Reserve funds in the amount of $1,579,257, authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 568 with The University of California Berkeley Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology in the amount of $191,000, for a new total agreement value of $1,891,000 including $850,000 of in-kind contributions and to extend the agreement termination date to June 30, 2026; Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 574 with Telegra, Inc. in the amount of $480,000, for a new total agreement value Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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of $2,470,000 including $375,387 of in-kind contributions and to extend the agreement termination date to June 30, 2026; Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 632 with Heex Technologies Corporation in the amount of $66,000, for a new total agreement value of $316,000; and Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 654 with May Mobility, Inc. in the amount of $842,257, for a new total agreement value of $2,288,647 and to extend the agreement termination date to December 31, 2025, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language, 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: Jack Hall, Engineering Manager, provided a video, overview and program status update on the autonomous vehicle pilots – Presto Bishop Ranch, Presto Rossmoor, Presto Martinez and Personal Mobility on Interstate 680, discussed the accomplishments, data collection and the Cooperative Congestion Management component, history of the FER and eligible uses, approved fund source exchanges, and FER commitments.
Commissioner Alt. Stepper left the meeting from 7:00 PM-7:06 PM.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners. Hisham Noeimi, Director, Programming, responded to comments from commissioners on the FER.
14. Planning Committee - Regular:
A. Status of the Measure J Growth Management Program Compliance Checklist Approvals
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the status report and approval to transmit reminder letters to remaining jurisdictions and/or request a statement of progress.
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to approve acceptance of the status report and approval to transmit reminder letters to remaining jurisdictions and/or request a statement of progress, seconded by Commissioner Xavier. 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: Matt Kelly, Principal Transportation Planner, provided a status report on the GMP Compliance Checklist approvals, discussed the cycle, deadline, and status of receipt of the GMP Compliance Checklist, and approval to send reminder letters to the remaining seventeen jurisdictions that have not yet submitted a GMP Compliance Checklist.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners. Timothy Haile, Executive Director, provided a background and overview of the GMP and requirements.
15. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
16. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meetings on January 23, 2025, and February 13, 2025 (Attachment and meeting handout if available) B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the special meeting on January 30, 2025, and February 13, 2025 (Attachment and meeting handout if available) C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on February 3, 2025
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on January 24, 2025
17. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Meadows provided incoming chair remarks.
B. Commissioners' and Ex-Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Kelley announced that she will be attending the California Association of Councils of Governments 2025 Regional Leadership Forum in Sacramento from March 5-7, 2025.
Rep. Rinn announced that the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) set a post-pandemic record on February 15, 2025, and reported that crime is decreasing, and ridership is slowly increasing.
Rep. Noack provided an update on the regional measure to address the transit fiscal cliff and advocacy efforts, provided an update on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and announced that she will be appointed as the Chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) at the upcoming meeting.
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Rep. Worth announced that the transit operators are working closely with BART and MTC on advocacy in Sacramento regarding the regional measure and addressing the transit fiscal cliff.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, welcomed the new Authority Board members and incoming Chair Meadows, and thanked outgoing Chair Arnerich for his leadership and service over the past year. He announced that 2025 will be a pivotal year with the Automated Driving System demonstration projects, and CCTA
4.0 with advancement of the use of technology to connect the transportation system with projects such as the Smart Signals project. Mr. Haile announced that Ivan Ramirez, Director, Construction, is retiring effective February 21, 2025, and thanked him for his service, leadership and contributions to building an awardwinning construction program for the Authority.
Mr. Haile provided an update on Presto Martinez and announced that he and Commissioner Arnerich attended the Seventh Annual Conference for Autonomous Vehicles and Public Transport in San Francisco from January 28-29, 2025 to discuss the project along with Amalgamated Transit Union. He provided an update on the GoMentum Innovation Alliance and working group meetings, the federal funding pause and its impact on the Mega grant, and thanked Brian Kelleher, Chief Financial Officer, for his efforts on refinancing the Authority’s bonds with a cost savings of $8 million dollars. He further provided a reminder to share and complete the survey for the Countywide Transportation Plan.
Commissioner Alt. Stepper left the meeting from 7:41 PM to 7:45 PM.
18. CALENDAR
A. February, March, April and May 2025
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
19. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for March 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.