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
PHONE: 925.256.4700
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
Nate Levine, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: July 14, 2025
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its June 18, 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 approved the revision of the ‘baseline’ revenue forecast for the development of the 2025 Measure J Strategic Plan, which is now targeted for adoption in December 2025.
B. The Authority Board appointed two Countywide At‐Large members to the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, each serving a two‐ year term from July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2027. Daniel “Dani” Lanis was appointed to the position familiar with issues related to youth pedestrians and bicycling, and Candace Evans was appointed to the position familiar with issues related to seniors and people with disabilities.
C. The Authority Board approved and adopted a redesigned, bolder logo, and related branding guidelines to represent the Authority’s brand.
D. The Authority Board provided direction on the consideration to develop a new RTPC Memorandum
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Transportation Expenditure Plan.
*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.
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MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
MINUTESPREPAREDBY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERSPRESENT: STAFFPRESENT: MEMBERSABSENT:
Aaron Meadows, Chair
Darlene Gee, Vice Chair
Candace Andersen, Commissioner
Alt./MTC Rep.
Mark Armstrong, Commissioner
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Ron Bernal, Commissioner
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner/MTC Rep.
Rita Xavier, Commissioner
Mark Foley, ExOfficio Rep.
Colin Clarke
Andy Dillard
Danielle Elkins
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
Stephanie Hu
Lindy Johnson
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Ryan McClain
Daniel Mermelstein
Hisham Noeimi
Emily Owen
Yuliana Tjeng
Jay Zhang
Neal Parish, Legal Counsel
Carlyn Obringer, Commissioner
Amy Worth, Ex-Officio Rep.
1. CONVENE MEETING: Aaron Meadows, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Meadows convened the meeting at 6:01 PM. Commissioners Burgis and Obringer, and Rep. Worth were absent. Commissioner Alt. Andersen attended on behalf of Commissioner Burgis.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public are invited to addressthe Authority regarding any item that is not listed on the agenda. Please refer to the Teleconferencing Special Notice for Public Comment guidelines.
DISCUSSION: There were no public comments on items not on the agenda.
4. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
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ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Obringer
Abstain‐None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of May 21, 2025
B. Authority Board Workshop Minutes of May 29, 2025
C. Authority Board Workshop Minutes of May 30, 2025
6. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for April2025 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for April 2025.
B. Adoption of a Publicly Available Pay Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025‐26, Approval of Changes to Authorized Positions and Approval to Amend the Authority’s Salaries, Benefits, and Compensation Plan (Compensation Plan) for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24‐40‐A (Rev 1), which will amend the Authority’s Compensation Plan for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, to: 1) adjust the salary ranges for inflation by 2.4% effective July 1, 2025 – the percent change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) based on the average 12‐month December ended percent change in the CPI for all wage earners of the San Francisco – Oakland – San Jose, California region; 2) enhance the dental and vision benefits to offer a basic plan and/or high option/enhanced plan; 3) update the language for dental and vision retiree eligibility requirements to align with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s Health Vesting eligibility requirements adopted by the Authority Board effective November 1, 2019; and 4) approve other administrative changes to the language as noted in the Compensation Plan.
C. Accept Consultant Agreement Amendment
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 499 with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. to extend the agreement termination date from June 30, 2025 to December 31, 2027, with no Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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increase in budget for Phase 1 of the State Route 4 Operational Improvements (Project 6006).
D. Approval of Proposed Action to a FundingResolution
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 24‐17‐P (Rev 1), which will terminate the resolution for appropriation of funds to the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee forthe Richmond Parkway Transportation Plan (Project 31008).
E. Innovate 680 – Automated Driving System (Project 8009.07) – Amendmentsto Various Agreements to Extend the Project PerformancePeriod Recommendation: Staffseeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 563 with Nissan North America, Inc., Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 567 with the University of California Berkeley Transportation Sustainable Research Center, and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 663 with Beep, Inc. and the Golden Rain Foundation to extend the agreement termination dates to June 18, 2026, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
F. Approval of the Authority's Investment Policy for Fiscal Year (FY)2025‐26 Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25‐13‐A, which will adopt the Authority’s Investment Policy for FY 2025‐26.
G. 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.
H. Approval of Countywide At‐Large Appointmentsto the Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CBPAC)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to appoint two Countywide At‐Large members to the CBPAC, each serving a two‐year term from July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2027. One member is familiar with issues related to youth pedestrians and bicycling, and one member is familiar with issues related to seniors and people with disabilities.
7. Planning Committee ‐ Consent:
A. Approval of the City of San Pablo Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
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Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of San Pablo’s GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $563,074 in FY 2023‐24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of San Pablo, 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 El Cerrito Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of El Cerrito’s GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $609,279 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023‐24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of El Cerrito, with a second (off‐ year) payment of FY 2024‐25 funds on the one‐year anniversary of the first payment.
C. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 523 with Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. (Nelson\Nygaard) for Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP) Implementation Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 523 with Nelson\Nygaard, in the amount of $150,000 for a new total agreement value of $848,700, to provide additional ATSP implementation services, and 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, 2025 to June 30,2026.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee ‐ Regular:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025‐26 Proposed Budget for the Authority and Congestion Management Agency and Report the Status of Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 Recommendation: Staff seek approval of Resolution 25‐12‐A, which will adopt the Authority’s FY 2025‐26 budget following a public hearing on June 18, 2025, which will include a report on the status of vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with AB 2561. The proposed budget calls for funding appropriations totaling $203.2 million for projects, congestion management, planning, programs, administration, and debt service necessary as required for Authority operations, capital improvements, and programmed activities planned from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve Resolution 25‐12‐A, which will adopt the Authority’s Fiscal Year 2025‐26 budget following a public hearing on June 18, 2025, which will include a report on the status of vacancies, and recruitment Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561, with a proposed budget calling for funding appropriations totaling $203.2 million for projects, congestion management, planning, programs, administration, and debt service necessary as required for Authority operations, capital improvements, and programmed activities planned from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026,seconded by Commissioner Kelley. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Obringer
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Brian Kelleher, Chief Financial Officer, provided a background and overview of the FY 2025‐26 proposed budget for the Authority and Congestion Management Agency, discussed the proposed summary of changes, sales tax revenues, projected Federal, State, and local revenues, capital project funding and changes, proposed expenditures, and reported on vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts in accordance with AB 2561 (McKinnor).
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Chair Meadows opened the public hearing from 6:31 PM to 6:32 PM. No public comments were received.
B. 2025 Measure J Strategic Plan – Proposed Revenue Forecast Revision Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the revised ‘baseline’ revenue forecast for the development of the 2025 Measure J Strategic Plan, which is now targeted for adoption in December 2025.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve the revised ‘baseline’ revenue forecast for the development of the 2025 Measure J Strategic Plan, which is now targeted for adoption in December 2025, seconded by Commissioner Xavier. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Obringer
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Hisham Noemi, Director, Programming, provided a background and overview of Measure J, the Measure J Strategic Plan, changes since the adoption of the 2022 Measure J Strategic Plan, proposed revision to the sales tax revenue forecast and revised schedule.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
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C. Recommendation to Rebrand Contra Costa Transportation Authority with a Redesigned, Bolder Logo
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval and adoption of the proposed bolder logo, and related branding guidelines,to represent the Authority’s brand.
ACTION: Commissioner Bernal moved to approve and adopt the proposed bolder logo, and related branding guidelines, to represent the Authority’s brand, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes‐None
Absent‐Commissioner Obringer
Abstain‐None
DISCUSSION: Lindy Johnson, Director, External Affairs, provided a background of the Authority’s logo with comparisons to other agency logos, and discussed brand strategy and analysis, and the rebranding goals to enhance public recognition, reflect modern values and strategies, improve consistency, and strengthen engagement to reflect the Authority’s voice and convey a message of knowledge, innovation, and fiscal responsibility. Ms. Johnson discussed the proposed logo redesign, sub‐brands and co‐brands, future consideration of rebranding 511 Contra Costa to 511 Contra Costa Transportation Authority, and the proposed branding guidelines.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
D. NEW ITEM: Consideration to Develop a New Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP) Recommendation: Staff are seeking direction from the Authority Board to proceed with the development of a new TEP and determine the next steps for a potential ballot measure. Based on the direction of the Authority Board, staff will develop a work plan, budget, and identify a team to support the development of a new TEP for consideration at a future Authority Board meeting. This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, provided an overview of the consideration of developing a new TEP, discussed the renewal of the Authority’s current sales tax measure, and the types of policies, programs, and projects that will be included in the TEP framework to develop the structure, rubrics, and performance metrics. Mr. Haile further discussed the need to evaluate lessons learned and economic factors, conduct public opinion research, community engagement, and external outreach, formation of a team to develop the TEP, determine an estimated budget, potential use of the earned interest on the Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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reserve to fund the TEP and place a measure on the ballot. Mr. Haile stated that the intent was to seek input from the Authority Board on the strategy, funding, and process to develop a work plan for consideration at a future meeting.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Vice Chair Gee left the meeting from 7:17 PM to 7:19 PM.
9. Planning Committee ‐ Regular: None
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Joint letter from the Authority, Central Contra Costa Transit Authority, dba County Connection, West Contra Costa Transit Authority, dba WestCAT, and Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, dba Tri Delta Transit to State of California Governor Gavin Newsom, California State Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, and California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas dated June 12, 2025 RE: Transit Investment in Cap‐and‐Invest Plan
B. Joint Letter from the Authority, The Automated. Connected. Electric. Shared Mobility Coalition, Central Contra Costa Transit Authority, dba County Connection, Napa Valley Transportation Authority, Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, dba Tri Delta Transit, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, Redding Area Bus Authority, Bay Area Rapid Transit, San Mateo County Transportation Authority, and West Contra Costa Transit Authority, dba WestCAT to California Department of Motor Vehicles Director Steve Gordon RE: Support for Targeted Exemption for First‐ and Last‐Mile Transit Autonomy
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on June 12, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on June 12, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on June 2, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on May 23, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
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A. Chair's Comments and Reports
B. Commissioners' and Ex‐Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Kelley reported that she participated in the City of Pinole Pride and Juneteenth event on June 8, 2025, and will be participating in the Juneteenth Festival and Parade in the City of Richmond on June 21, 2025, as part of the Authority’s Community Event Series.
Commissioner Armstrong announced that the Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be held on July 19, 2025, in the City of San Ramon. Mr. Armstrong congratulated the Authority on the California Transportation Commission’s award of $58 million from the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program for the next phase of the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements Project.
Rep. Noack provided a report on Senate Bill 63 and announced that a work plan for the regional measure is under development.
Rep. Foley thanked the Authority Board members for attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Next Generation Fare Gates Project at the Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Station on May 29, 2025 and for being a funding partner, provided an update on the Next Generation Fare Gates project, discussed meetings with State legislatures in Sacramento on June 17, 2025 with the Bay Area Rapid Transit Board and labor, and provided an update on the Renew Track project.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, thanked the Authority Board for attending the Authority Board Workshop from May 29‐30, 2025, discussed the upcoming Authority Board Workshop from November 20‐21, 2025, provided an update on the Community Event Series and thanked staff and Authority Board Members for their participation, provided an update on the correspondence in the packet related to transit funding, and announced his presentation at a Department of Motor Vehicles hearing. Mr. Haile provided an update on the Authority’s Meet the Prime event and thanked the Finance and Projects teams, thanked Hisham Noemi, Director, Programming, and the team for the grant award of $58 million from the California Transportation Commission, and provided an update on the Federal Advocacy virtual meetings. Mr. Haile further announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is developing a new Autonomous Vehicle (AV)framework, announced that Rossmoor provided a letter ofinterestfor the Authority to continue providing AV services to their community, announced the new Caltrans Director for the State of California, the Active Transportation Project award from the California Transportation Foundation for the Mokelumne Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing project, and the open recruitments for the positions of Programs Manager and Director, Programs.
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13. CALENDAR
A. June, July, August, and September 2025
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for July 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.