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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MEMORANDUM
To: Matt Todd, TRANSPAC
Chris Weeks, SWAT
Robert Sarmiento, TRANSPLAN
Diane Friedmann, TVTC
John Nemeth, WCCTAC
Nate Levine, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: May 29, 2025
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its May 21, 2025 meeting, the Authority discussed and approved the following agenda item recommendations, which may be of interest to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. The Authority Board authorized the Executive Director or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Concord in support of the Connected Vehicle/Autonomous Vehicle (CV/AV) Program to offer a unique and innovative opportunity to accelerate the research, development, testing, deployment and commercialization of CV applications and AV technologies on the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
B. The Authority Board approved the Draft 2050 Blueprint for inclusion in the Contra Costa Comprehensive Countywide Transportation Plan development framework.
C. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Agreement No. 720 with Advanced Mobility Group to complete the Countywide Safe Routes to School project.
RTPC Memorandum
May 29, 2025
*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, May 21, 2025
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Aaron Meadows, Chair
Darlene Gee, Vice Chair
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Ron Bernal, Commissioner
Diane Burgis, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Carlyn Obringer, Commissioner
Karen Stepper, Commissioner Alt.
Rita Xavier, Commissioner
Candace Andersen, Ex. Officio Rep.
Matthew Rinn, Ex. Officio Rep. Alt.
Amy Worth, ExOfficio Rep.
Colin Clarke
Andy Dillard
Danielle Elkins
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
John Hoang
Stephanie Hu
Lindy Johnson
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Erika Kiernan
Daniel Mermelstein
Ryan McClain
Sherri Sylva
Yuliana Tjeng
Jay Zhang
Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner/MTC Rep.
1. CONVENE MEETING: Aaron Meadows, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Meadows convened the meeting at 6:02 PM with a moment of silence in honor and recognition of past Commissioner Federal Glover. Commissioners Armstrong and Carlson, Commissioner/Rep. Noack and Rep. Foley were not present. Commissioner Alt. Stepper attended on behalf of Commissioner Armstrong and Rep. Alt. Rinn attended on behalf of Rep.
Foley.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CLOSED SESSION
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, legal counsel, and staff convened into Closed Session at 6:07 PM.
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Section 54956.9) East Bay Municipal Utility District v. Contra Costa Transportation Authority, et al., Case No. C20‐00719
B. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Section 54956.9) Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
May 21, 2025
Brosamer and Wall, Inc. v. Contra Costa Transportation Authority, et al., Case No.
C25‐00955
4. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, legal counsel, and staff reconvened into Open Session at 7:05 PM. Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel, announced that there was no reportable action.
5. 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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Kelley. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Carlson, Commissioner Noack
Abstain‐None
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of April 16, 2025
8. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Accept Quarterly Cash and Investment Report for the Period Ended March 31, 2025 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly cash and investment report for the period ended March 31, 2025.
B. Accept Quarterly Sales Tax Revenue Report for the Period Ended December 31, 2024
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly sales tax revenue report for the period ending December 31, 2024.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
May 21, 2025
C. Accept Internal Accounting Report for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2025 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the internal accounting report for the nine months ended March 31, 2025.
D. Approval of Proposed Actions to Various FundingResolutions Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 19‐46‐P (Rev 2), which will extend the term to May 31, 2028 with Contra Costa County for the Norris Canyon Road Safety Improvements (Project 24023), and Resolution 24‐22‐P (Rev 1), which will terminate the resolution with the City of Clayton for the Clayton Major Streets Improvements (Project 24032).
E. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 442 with Endsight for Information Technology (IT) Support and Services through Fiscal Year 2026‐27 Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 442 with Endsight in the amount of $150,000, for a new total agreement value of $910,000, to provide IT support and services required for the Authority’s computer and server network, extend the agreement termination date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
F. Connected Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicle (CV/AV) Program – Authorization to Execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 99.00.04 with the City of Concord in Support of the CV/AVProgram
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director or designee to enter into MOU No. 99.00.04 between the Authority and the City of Concord to offer a unique and innovative opportunity to accelerate the research, development, testing, deployment and commercialization of CV applications and AV technologies on the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
G. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for March2025 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for March 2025.
H. 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.
I. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 586 with Regional Government Services (RGS) for On‐Call Human Resources Management Services
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
May 21, 2025
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 586 with RGS in the amount of $60,000, for a new total agreement value of $170,000, to provide Human Resources Management Services, extend the term from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
J. NEW ITEM: Interstate 80/San PabloDam Road Interchange Improvements(Project 7002) – Authorization to Execute Settlement Agreement No. 722 with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director or designee to execute Settlement Agreement No. 722 with EBMUD and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
K. NEW ITEM: Interstate 80/San PabloDam Road Interchange Improvements(Project 7002) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. 528 with Fennemore LLP (Fennemore) for Legal Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. 528 with Fennemore in the amount of $15,000, for a new total agreement value not‐to‐exceed $387,000, to provide additional legal services, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
L. NEW ITEM: Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvements (Project 31004) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to 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 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 686 with CSW in the amount of $170,000, for a new total not‐to‐exceed agreement value of $748,159, to conduct additional community and stakeholder outreach and to provide additional design development services to complete the design phase, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
M. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Task Order No. 6 Under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore LLP (Fennemore) for Legal Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Task Order No. 6 under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore in an amount not‐to‐exceed $2,200, to provide legal services commencing on May 1, 2025, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
May 21, 2025
N. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 Under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore LLP (Fennemore) for Legal Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore in an amount not‐to‐exceed $50,000 to provide legal services commencing on February 1, 2025, extend the termination date from January 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
9. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Approval of the City of Pleasant Hill Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) ComplianceChecklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Pleasant Hill’s GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $748,002 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023‐24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Pleasant Hill, with a second (off‐year) payment of FY 2024‐25 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
B. Approval of the City of Hercules Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Hercules’ GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $554,631 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023‐24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Hercules, with a second (off‐ year) payment of FY 2024‐25 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
10. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: East Contra Costa County Automated Transit Network (ATN) Project – Status Update
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on the status of the ATN Project.
This is an information item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Ryan McClain, Deputy Executive Director, Projects and Operations, provided a background on the Automated Transit Network project (formerly East County Dynamic Personal Micro Transit), and discussed the original feasibility study, East County transit priorities, project requirements, the planning and implementation phases of the project including delivery strategy using a public-private partnership model, award of a System Pre-Development Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
May 21, 2025
Agreement, developer risk under Phases 1 and 2 and the need to find grant funding for phase 3. Mr. McClain further discussed the procurement process, schedule, project status, next steps to proceed to Phase 2, and provided an update on the Glydways development facility which has moved to the City of Richmond at the Hilltop Mall site with demonstration rides beginning in Fall 2025.
Commissioners and representatives provided comments. Staffresponded to comments from commissioners and representatives.
11. Planning Committee ‐ Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: Approval of the Draft 2050 Blueprint for the Contra Costa Comprehensive Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP)
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the draft 2050 Blueprint for inclusion in the CTP development framework.
ACTION: Commissioner Burgis moved to approve the draft 2050 Blueprint for inclusion in the Countywide Transportation Plan developmentframework,seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Carlson, Commissioner Noack
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Matt Kelly, Principal Transportation Planner, introduced the item and Carrie Modi with Fehr & Peers. Ms. Modi provided a background on the draft 2050 Blueprint, discussed the Phase 1 outreach including public and stakeholder engagement, surveys, and findings, subregional support, four guiding principles and their strategies (Safe Travel, Access for All, Living and Connected Neighborhoods, and Growing Sustainably), and the next steps including additional public engagement.
Commissioners and representatives provided comments. Staff and the consultant responded to comments from commissioners and representatives.
B. NEW ITEM: Countywide Emergency Evacuation Study (Study) – Approval to Release Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25‐03 for Development of the Study Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to release RFP No. 25‐03 to solicit proposals from qualified consultant firms interested in providing assistance to the Authority with development of the Study.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
May 21, 2025
DISCUSSION: Chair Meadows announced that staff have requested to pull this item from discussion and will bring it back to a meeting at a later date for discussion and consideration. There was consensus from the Authority Board members to pull this item from discussion.
C. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 720 with Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) to Complete the Countywide Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project (Project)
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 720 with AMG in the amount of $1,501,283 to complete the Project, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to authorize the Chair to execute Agreement No. 720 with Advanced Mobility Group in the amount of $1,501,283 to complete the Countywide Safe Routes to School project, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Obringer. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Carlson, Commissioner Noack
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Danielle Elkins, Deputy Executive Director, Planning, Programs and Policy, provided an overview and background ofthe procurement process, outreach efforts, documentation, and request to enter into an agreement with AMG to complete the project.
Commissioners and representatives provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners and representatives.
12. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
13. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on May 8, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on May 8, 2025 C. Southwest County (SWAT): Notice of Cancellation for the regular meeting on May 5, 2025
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
May 21, 2025
D. West County (WCCTAC): The regular meeting on April 25, 2025 was cancelled.
14. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Xavier announced that the Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project in the City of San Pablo was selected as the American Public Works Association National’s Small Cities/Rural Communities Public Works Project of the Year in Transportation for 2025, making this the fifth award for this project.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, discussed the upcoming Community Event Series and encouraged the Authority Board members to participate, announced the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Contra Costa Next Generation Fare Gates Ribbon Cutting and Press Conference on May 29, 2025 at the Pleasant Hill BART station, active transportation project award for the Mokelumne Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing project from the California Transportation Foundation, and that the Authority is working on a tribute for past Commissioner Glover for the Women’s Transportation Seminar on June 5, 2025 where Commissioner Glover was to receive the Man of the Year award. Mr. Haile further discussed the Authority Board Workshop on May 29‐30, 2025 in the City of Oakley and meetings with federal legislatures, provided an update on the Redefining Mobility Summit and Demo Day on April 22‐23, 2025, and announced that the Authority is working on a comment letter to the Department of Motor Vehicles regarding their proposed commercial freight regulations for the testing and deployment of Autonomous Vehicle released on April 25, 2025.
15. CALENDAR
A. May, June, July, and August 2025
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
16. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for June 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM.