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: October 24, 2025
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its October 15, 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 Alameda Contra Costa “AlaCC” ActivityBased Travel Demand Model as the primary forecasting tool used by the Authority and lead agencies for analyzing major transportation and land use projects within Contra Costa County and retaining the trip-based Countywide Model for use in local projects.
B. The Authority Board approved Resolution 23-31-G, which approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Transportation Fund for Clean Air projects that comply with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Board-Approved policies, and authorized the Executive Director or designee to execute cooperative agreements with the fund recipients.
C. The Authority Board authorized the release of Request for Proposals No. 25- 03 to qualified consultant firms interested in providing assistance to the Authority with the development of the Countywide Emergency Evacuation Study.
for
RTPC Memorandum
October 24, 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
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Aaron Meadows, Chair
Darlene Gee, Vice Chair
Mark Armstrong, Commissioner
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Ron Bernal, Commissioner
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner/MTC Rep.
Carlyn Obringer, Commissioner
Shanelle Scales-Preston, Commissioner Alt.
Rita Xavier, Commissioner
Candace Andersen, Ex. Officio Rep.
Mark Foley, Ex-Officio Rep.
Colin Clarke
Andy Dillard
Danielle Elkins
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
Brandon Hays
Stephanie Hu
Lindy Johnson
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Ryan McClain
Emily Owen
Sherri Sylva
Yuliana Tjeng
Jay Zhang
Neal Parish, Legal Counsel
Amy Worth, Ex-Officio Rep.
1. CONVENE MEETING: Aaron Meadows, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Meadows convened the meeting at 6:01 PM. Vice Chair Gee attended remotely. Commissioner Burgis and Rep. Worth were absent; Commissioner Alt. Scales-Preston attended on behalf of Commissioner Burgis.
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: A written public comment was received by Suzanne Howard, a City of Walnut Creek resident.
4. PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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-None
Abstain-None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of September 17, 2025
6. Administration & Projects Committee - Consent:
A. License Renewal – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 512 with e-Builder Inc. (e-Builder) for Cloud-Based Project Management Software Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 512 with e-Builder in the amount of $29,188.23, for a new maximum total agreement value of $1,715,188.23, to provide cloud-based project management software services through October 31, 2026, extend the agreement termination date from October 31, 2025 to October 31, 2026, and delegate authority to the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
B. Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Allocation Request Concurrence – Approval of Resolution 25-32-P Concurring with the Allocation of RM3 Funds for the Richmond Wellness Trail Phase II Project and Resolution 25-33-P Concurring with the Allocation of RM3 Funds for the Neighborhood Complete Streets Project (Projects) Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-32-P, which concurs with the RM3 allocation request in the amount of $2,500,000, and Resolution 25-33-P, which concurs with the RM3 allocation request in the amount of $7,500,000, for the construction phase of the Projects.
C. Central Avenue Interstate 80 Undercrossing Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement (Project) – Authorization to Execute Cooperative Agreement No. 90.70.04 with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to Contribute Funding to the Project
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Cooperative Agreement No. 90.70.04 with Caltrans to contribute $400,000 of Measure J Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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Program 28B funding for the Project and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
D. Quarterly Project Status Report for July – September 2025 Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
E. Hercules Hub – Multimodal Transportation Station Project (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 732 with the City of Hercules (City) Governing Administration of the Federal Earmark for the Project
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 732 with the City governing the administration of the Fiscal Year 2024 Congressional Earmark grant in the amount of $850,000 for the Project, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
F. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for August 2025 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for August 2025.
G. Accept Consultant Agreement Amendments for Various Projects Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 596 with Elevate Public Affairs and Amendment No. 1 for each of the following agreements: Agreement No. 587 with Convey, Inc., Agreement No. 588 with Circlepoint, Agreement No. 593 with Blinktag Inc., Agreement No. 595 with Civic Edge Consulting, Agreement No. 631 with The Plum Catalyst, LLC, and Agreement No. 594 with Next Steps Marketing, to extend their agreement termination dates to December 31, 2026, with no increase in budget.
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. 1 to Agreement No. 655 with Maze and Associates (Maze) to Provide Audit Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 655 with Maze in the amount of $150,200, for a new total agreement value of $426,300, to provide audit services, and extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
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October 15, 2025
7. Planning Committee - Consent:
A. Quarterly Project Status Report for Transportation for Livable Communities and Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Facilities Projects for July – September 2025 Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
B. Approval of the City of San Ramon Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of San Ramon GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $1,223,730 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of San Ramon, with a second (offyear) payment of FY 2024-25 funds in the amount of $1,255,832 on the one-year anniversary of the first payment.
C. Approval of the City of Antioch Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Antioch GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $1,743,201 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Antioch, with a second (offyear) payment of FY 2024-25 funds in the amount of $1,789,589 on the one-year anniversary of the first payment.
D. Integrated Transit Plan – Accept Consultant Agreement Amendment Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 630 with Sam Schwartz, D.P.C. (of the TYLin Company) to extend their agreement termination date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, with no increase in budget.
E. NEW ITEM: San Pablo Avenue Multimodal Corridor Project - Phase 3 (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 726 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA) for Professional Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 726 with KHA in the amount of $875,000 for professional services for the Project, establish a contingency in the amount of $125,000, for a total not-toexceed maximum agreement value of $1,000,000, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language and approve changes within the contingency.
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October 15, 2025
F. NEW ITEM: Accept Consultant Agreement Amendment
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 605 with Fehr and Peers, to extend the agreement termination date to December 31, 2026, with no increase in budget.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee - Regular:
A. Town of Danville Intelligent Transportation Systems/Traffic Signal Modernization (Project 31008) (Project) – Approval of Plans, Specifications & Estimate for Construction and to Advertise for Bids
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-30-P, which will authorize the Executive Director or designee to 1) approve the Project design in accordance with Government Code, Section 830.6 to preserve design immunity; 2) publicly advertise the construction contract at the Executive Director or designee’s discretion; 3) approve changes and issue addenda to the bidding documents during the advertisement period; and 4) publicly open all bids received.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve Resolution 25-30-P, which will authorize the Executive Director or designee to 1) approve the Project design in accordance with Government Code, Section 830.6 to preserve design immunity; 2) publicly advertise the construction contract at the Executive Director or designee’s discretion; 3) approve changes and issue addenda to the bidding documents during the advertisement period; and 4) publicly open all bids received, seconded by Commissioner Obringer. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Andy Dillard, Senior Engineer, provided a background and overview of the Project and an update on the Countywide Smart Signals project, discussed the Smart Signals improvements and summary by jurisdictions, funding plan, overall schedule, and schedule for the Town of Danville project, and announced that the California Department of Transportation has provided approval for the Project.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
B. Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phases 2A and 4 (Project 6001B) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 727 with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. (Mark Thomas) for Construction Management (CM) Services Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
October 15, 2025
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 727 with Mark Thomas in the not-to-exceed amount of $24,999,953.36 for CM services for the Project, establish a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $2,499,995.34, for a total not-to-exceed maximum agreement value of $27,499,948.70, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language and approve changes within the contingency.
ACTION: Commissioner Carlson moved to authorize the Chair to execute Agreement No. 727 with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $24,999,953.36 for Construction Management services for the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phases 2A and 4 project, establish a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $2,499,995.34, for a total not-to-exceed maximum agreement value of $27,499,948.70, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language and approve changes within the contingency, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Chair Meadows announced that the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program has been suspended, and as a result, the DBE terms will be removed from the agreement, which both the Authority and Mark Thomas have agreed to.
Brandon Hays, Director, Construction, provided a background and overview of the Project, discussed the purpose, project area, updates, challenges, including Right-of-Way acquisition, schedule, costs, funding sources, and the procurement process.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Public Comment:
Bruce Ohlson
9. Planning Committee - Regular:
A. Approval of the Alameda Contra Costa “AlaCC” Activity-Based Travel Demand Model (Model)
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the AlaCC Activity-Based Model as the primary forecasting tool used by the Authority and lead agencies analyzing Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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major transportation and land use projects within Contra Costa County, and retaining the trip-based Countywide Model for use in local projects.
ACTION: Commissioner Carlson moved to approve the Alameda Contra Costa “AlaCC” Activity-Based Model as the primary forecasting tool used by the Authority and lead agencies analyzing major transportation and land use projects within Contra Costa County, and retaining the trip-based Countywide Model for use in local projects, seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Matt Kelly, Acting Director, Planning, provided a background and overview of the decennial model update, discussed the AlaCC model use and development, including design, project objectives, and major tasks, development of a user guide, training, the difference between the trip-based model and the activity-based model, and next steps.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Public Comment:
Suzanne Howard, City of Walnut Creek resident
B. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Projects that Comply with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s (Air District) Board-Approved Policies
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-31-G, which approves the FY 2025-26 Contra Costa County TFCA 40% Fund projects that comply with the Air District Board-approved policies and authorizes the Executive Director or designee to execute cooperative agreements with the fund recipients.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve Resolution 25-31-G, which approves the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Contra Costa County Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund projects that comply with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Board-approved policies and authorizes the Executive Director or designee to execute cooperative agreements with the fund recipients, 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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October 15, 2025
DISCUSSION: Danielle Elkins, Deputy Executive Director, Planning, Programs, and Policy, provided a background and overview of the TFCA 40% fund, discussed the FY 2025-26 Call for Projects evaluation process, funding allocations by subregion, project recommendations, overview of the 511CC Countywide brand, Transportation Demand Management Commute and School incentives, seasonal programs, and youth transit programs, including the impact of the TFCA Cost-Effectiveness (C-E) threshold and next steps to lead a new hybrid youth pilot program in 2026 to determine if it can meet the C-E threshold. Ms. Elkins announced that approval for the project recommendations has been received from the Regional Transportation Planning Committees, except for the East County Transportation Planning Committee, which has the item agendized the day after the Authority Board meeting.
Commissioners and Representatives provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
C. 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 the development of the Study.
ACTION: Commissioner Armstrong moved to approve the release of Request for Proposals No. 25-03 to solicit proposals from qualified consultant firms interested in providing assistance to the Authority with the development of the Countywide Emergency Evacuation Study, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Danielle Elkins, Deputy Executive Director, Planning, Programs, and Policy, provided a background and overview of the Study, discussed the collaboration efforts, stakeholder engagement, resources, and the infrastructure and resilience assessment, including the Integrated Transit Plan and Shared Mobility Hub network as potential shelters in place or resource hubs. Ms. Elkins announced that the scope changes for the Study are pending approval from the California Department of Transportation.
Commissioners and Representatives provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
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11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on September 11, 2025 and Notice of Cancellation for the regular meeting on October 9, 2025 B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on September 11, 2025 and Notice of Cancellation for the regular meeting on October 9, 2025 (Attachment and meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on October 6, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on September 26, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
12. 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: Rep. Noack announced that Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 63 (Wiener) and provided an update on the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) policy.
Rep. Andersen provided an update on the TOC policy.
Rep. Foley announced that Phase 1 of the NextGenerations project was completed with 50 station installations and 750 fare gates ahead of schedule and under budget, and discussed Phase 2 to study the timing of gate closures. Mr. Foley further announced that longer trains are being used on the yellow line in response to increased ridership, and that September ridership was up 10% with the highest ridership day recorded since COVID-19.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, provided an update on the TOC policy, announcing that correspondence is being jointly drafted from the Congestion Management Agencies to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission regarding the TOC policy, including the structure and process of the TOC policy and One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4.
Commissioners and Representatives made comments on the TOC policy.
13. CALENDAR
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A. October, November, and December 2025, and January 2026 B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Section 54956.9) Brosamer and Wall, Inc. v. Contra Costa Transportation Authority, et al., Case No.
C25-00955
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, legal counsel, and staff convened in Closed Session at 7:57 PM.
15. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, legal counsel, and staff reconvened in Open Session at 8:35 PM. Neal Parish, Legal Counsel, announced that there was no reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.