COMMISSIONERS
Darlene Gee, Chair
Sue Noack, Vice Chair
Mark Armstrong
Newell Arnerich
Juan Banales
Diane Burgis
Ken Carlson
Chris Kelley
Aaron Meadows
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
www.ccta.net
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: March 11, 2026
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its February 18, 2026 meeting, the Authority Board 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 proposed 2026 State and Federal advocacy programs for the Authority.
B. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Cooperative Agreement No. 90.80.11 with the California Department of Transportations in the amount not-to-exceed $596,850 for Northbound Interstate 680 Express Lane Completion (Project 8009.02) oversight services of the 30% design and allowed the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
C. The Authority Board nominated and appointed Karen Mitchoff as the Authority Board Representative to serve as a non-voting Ex-Officio advisory member on the Authority’s Accessibility Advisory (AAC) Committee.
D. The Authority Board approved appointments to the AAC for four Public for
RTPC Memorandum
March 11, 2026
Transit Rider primary representatives and optional alternates to the AAC, following approval by a majority vote of the AAC, finalized and confirmed the AAC nominations and appointed nominees to the AAC in accordance with the AAC Bylaws, and adopted Resolution 25-06-A to dissolve the Paratransit Coordinating Council.
E. Staff provided an update on the operations at GoMentum Station as we approach the two-year mark of operations by the Authority and Next Generations Mobility, including an update on financial obligations.
F. The Authority Board approved Resolution 26-05-P to award Construction Contract No. 737 to DC Electric Group, Inc. in the amount of $446,947 to establish a told construction allotment of $513,989.05, including a %15 contingency, and authorized the Executive Director or designee to shift funds within the allotment without exceeding the total amount, authorized the execution of agreements and purchase orders with various vendors in an amount not-to-exceed $598,776.25 for required equipment and software, including a 15% contingency, and authorized the use of $83,832.70 in remaining construction funds, and any additional project savings, for authority staff time, construction management and optional signal timing implementation.
G. Staff provided an update on the Transportation Expenditure Plan development.
H. The Authority Board provided a letter to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) dated February 10, 2026 regarding Contra Costa County considerations in future BART service scenarios.
*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, February 18, 2026
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Aaron Meadows, Chair
Darlene Gee, Vice Chair
Mark Armstrong, Commissioner
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Juan Banales, Commissioner
Diane Burgis, Commissioner
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner /MTC Rep.
Carlyn Obringer, Commissioner
Rita Xavier, Commissioner
Mark Foley, Ex-Officio Rep.
Amy Worth, Ex-Officio Rep.
Haleema Bharoocha
Colin Clarke
Andy Dillard
Danielle Elkins
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
Brandon Hays
Stephanie Hu
Lindy Johnson
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Ryan McClain
Hisham Noeimi
Emily Owen
Sherri Sylva
Yuliana Tjeng
Jay Zhang
Lindsay D'Andrea, Legal Counsel
Candace Andersen, Ex. Officio Rep.
1. CONVENE MEETING: Aaron Meadows, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Meadows convened the meeting at 6:03 PM. Rep. Andersen was 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: There were no public comments on items not on the agenda.
4. ELECTION
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 18, 2026
ACTION: Commissioner Kelley moved to nominate and appoint Vice Chair Gee as Chair and Commissioner Noack as Vice Chair for 2026, 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: Commissioner Kelley made the nominations, which were seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. There were no additional nominations made.
5. COMMENDATIONS
A. Outgoing Chair Aaron Meadows
DISCUSSION: Incoming Chair Gee provided remarks and presented a commendation and plaque to outgoing Chair Meadows. Commissioners, Representatives, and staff provided remarks to outgoing Chair Meadows.
Outgoing Chair Meadows provided outgoing chair remarks.
6. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
A. Assignment of Authority Board Members to the Administration and Projects Committee and Planning Committee
ACTION: Commissioner Burgis moved to assign Chair Gee, Vice Chair Noack, and Commissioners Arnerich, Banales, and Kelley to the Administration and Projects Committee and Commissioners Armstrong, Carlson, Meadows, Obringer, and Xavier to the Planning Committee, with Commissioner Burgis unassigned to either committee, seconded by Commissioner Meadows. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Xavier requested to switch with Commissioner Kelley from the Administration and Projects Committee to the Planning Committee.
Commissioner Kelley agreed to switch committees.
Commissioner Armstrong requested to switch with Chair Gee from the Planning Committee to the Administration and Projects Committee, but after a brief discussion, agreed to stay on the Planning Committee.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 18, 2026
7. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Carlson moved to approve the consent calendar, 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: Tarienne Grover, Director, Administrative Services, announced that there is a handout for Consent Calendar Item 10C to adjust the total allocation amount from $5,725,040 to $5,726,474.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of January 21, 2026
9. Administration & Projects Committee - Consent:
A. Authorization to Renew the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Subscription with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (D/B/A/NEOGOV) (NEOGOV) to Provide Software for Onboarding, Recruitment, and Advertising Services, Maintenance, and Customer Support Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization to renew the SaaS subscription with NEOGOV in the amount of $10,591.42, to provide software for onboarding, recruitment, and advertising services, maintenance, and customer support services, extend the subscription for another year through March 13, 2027, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
B. Accept Annual Measure J Compliance Audits for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Recommendation: Staff seek acceptance of the Measure J compliance audits for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
C. Accept Quarterly Sales Tax Revenue Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2025
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly sales tax revenue report for the period ended September 30, 2025.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 18, 2026
D. Accept Annual Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the Single Audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
E. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for December 2025 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for December 2025.
F. Accept Quarterly Cash and Investment Report for the Period Ended December 31, 2025
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the quarterly cash and investment report for the period ended December 31, 2025.
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 Proposed 2026 State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Platforms Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the proposed 2026 State and Federal advocacy programs for the Authority.
I. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 741 with eScribe to Provide Audio Live Streaming, Real-Time Meeting Management, Minutes Automation, Customer Support Services, Implementation, Training, and an Automated Agenda Workflow System (AAWS)
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 741 with eScribe in the amount of $58,445.31 which includes a $5,000 contingency, for audio live streaming, real-time meeting management, minutes automation, customer support services, implementation, training and an AAWS for a three-year term from March 1, 2026 through March 1, 2029, and allows the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
J. NEW ITEM: Innovate 680 – Northbound Interstate 680 Express Lane Completion (Project 8009.02) – Authorization to Execute Cooperative Agreement No. 90.80.11 with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Development of 30% Design
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 18, 2026
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Cooperative Agreement No. 90.80.11 with Caltrans in an amount not-to-exceed $596,850 for oversight services of the 30% design and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
K. NEW ITEM: Update Total Agreement Value of Agreement No. 451 with Mark Watts Advocacy, LLC, now Dodd and Chaaban Strategies LLC, for State Advocacy Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization to update the total agreement value of Agreement No. 451 between the Authority and Dodd and Chaaban Strategies LLC, for a new total agreement value of $528,000, to provide state advocacy services.
10. Planning Committee - Consent:
A. Approval of the City of Pinole Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Pinole GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $459,840 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Pinole, with a second (off-year) payment of $468,830 in FY 2024-25 funds on the one-year anniversary of the first payment.
B. Approval of the City of Walnut Creek Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Walnut Creek GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $1,264,433 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Walnut Creek, with a second (off-year) payment of $1,295,660 in FY 2024-25 funds on the one-year anniversary of the first payment.
C. NEW ITEM: Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund Expenditure Plan
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 26-08-G, incorporating the Authority’s FY 2026-27 TFCA 40% Fund Expenditure Plan and allocation of the TFCA 40% funds in the amount of $5,726,474, and authorization for the Executive Director or designee to sign and submit the Expenditure Plan Summary application to the Bay Area Air District.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
11. Administration & Projects Committee - Regular:
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 18, 2026
A. NEW ITEM: Appointment of Authority Board Representative to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
Recommendation: Staff requests that the Authority Board nominate one (1) eligible Authority Board Representative to serve as a non-voting Ex-Officio advisory member on the Authority’s AAC.
ACTION: Commissioner Carlson moved to nominate and appoint Karen Mitchoff as the Authority Board Representative to serve as a non-voting Ex-Officio advisory member on the Authority’s Accessibility Advisory 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
DISCUSSION: Haleema Bharoocha, Programs Manager, provided a brief overview of the requirements for the Authority Board representative to the AAC, which will be a non-voting Ex-Officio representative who is not an elected official and does not serve on a transit agency board.
Commissioner Carlson nominated Karen Mitchoff, which was seconded by Commissioner Burgis. There were no additional nominations made, but there was confirmation that Karen Mitchoff agreed to serve on the AAC.
B. Appointments to the Authority’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) Recommendation: Staff seeks approval from the Authority Board to confirm the appointment of four (4) Public Transit Rider primary representatives and optional alternates to the AAC, following approval by a majority vote of the AAC, finalize and confirm the AAC nominations and appoint nominees to the AAC in accordance with the AAC Bylaws, and adopt Resolution 26-06-A to dissolve the Paratransit Coordinating Council.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to finalize and confirm the nominations and appointment of Loran Shlevin and Robert Sanders for the primary Public Transit Rider seats representing Older Adults and Sarah Birdwell and Bryan Harris for the primary Public Transit Rider seats representing Persons with Disabilities, as well as Rebekah McMenami as the alternate Public Transit Rider representing Persons with Disabilities; Choice in Aging, Developmental Disabilities Council, Contra Costa Health, Independent Living Resources of Solano and Contra Costa Counties, as the primary agencies representing Social Service Agencies and Mobility Matters and the City of San Pablo as the primary agencies representing Human Service Transportation Providers, and the City of Walnut Creek as an alternate provider, as well as the Public Transit Operators, Metropolitan Transportation Commission representative, Contra Costa County representative, and the Authority Board representative to the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) in accordance with Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 18, 2026
the AAC Bylaws, following approval by a majority vote of the AAC, and adopt Resolution 26-06-A to dissolve the Paratransit Coordinating Council, seconded by Commissioner Xavier. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Haleema Bharoocha, Programs Manager, provided an overview of the AAC nominations, including the Social Service Agencies, Human Service Transportation Providers, Transit Operators, Public Transit Riders, Contra Costa County representative, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission representative, as well as the Authority Board representative appointment made under the prior item, requested confirmation of the nominations to the AAC and approval to formally dissolve the Paratransit Coordinating Council.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
C. Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Program – Update on GoMentum Station Operations
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on the operations at GoMentum Station as we approach the two-year mark of operations by the Authority and Next Generation Mobility, including an update on financial obligations. This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Ryan McClain, Deputy Executive Director, Projects and Operations, discussed the goals and objectives of the program, technologies being tested, a financial overview for 2024 and 2025 including a summary of payments to the Authority, progress report of the Fund Exchange Reserve loan, five-year financial projection, overview of the utilization since April 2024, marketing plan for 2026 focusing on proactive growth, and provided an overview of the Transit Bus on Shoulder Testing and Training project at GoMentum Station.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
D. NEW ITEM: City of Concord Intelligent Transportation Systems/Traffic Signal Modernization (Project 31007) (Project) – Approval to Award Construction Contract No. 737 with DC Electric Group, Inc. for Construction Services, and Authorization for the Executive Director or Designee to Enter into Agreements and Execute Purchase Orders with Various Vendors to Procure Equipment and Software Necessary to Complete the Project
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 18, 2026
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 26-05-P to award Construction Contract No. 737 to DC Electric Group, Inc. in the amount of $446,947, establish a total construction allotment of $513,989.05, including a 15% contingency, authorize the Executive Director or designee to shift funds within the allotment without exceeding the total amount, authorize execution of agreements and purchase orders with various vendors in an amount not-to-exceed $598,776.25 for required equipment and software, including a 15% contingency, and authorize the use of $83,832.70 in remaining construction funds, and any additional project savings, for authority staff time, construction management, and optional signal timing implementation.
ACTION: Commissioner Obringer moved to approve Resolution 26-05-P to award Construction Contract No. 737 to DC Electric Group, Inc. in the amount of $446,947, establish a total construction allotment of $513,989.05, including a 15% contingency, authorize the Executive Director or designee to shift funds within the allotment without exceeding the total amount, authorize execution of agreements and purchase orders with various vendors in an amount not-to-exceed $598,776.25 for required equipment and software, including a 15% contingency, and authorize the use of $83,832.70 in remaining construction funds, and any additional project savings, for authority staff time, construction management, and optional signal timing implementation, seconded by Commissioner Carlson. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-None
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Jay Zhang, Associate Engineer, provided a background and overview of the project, discussed the project benefits, project area map, overview of SMART Signals improvements, advertisement schedule with construction anticipated to start in April 2026, the bidding process, and an overview of the procurement of equipment and software.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
12. Planning Committee - Regular: None
13. Transportation Expenditure Plan - Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP) Development Update Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on the development of a TEP. This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 18, 2026
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, provided a background and overview of the engagement process, announced the special proposed meetings and/or workshops for the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM, discussed the key objectives and principles for the TEP, and the process timeline, including TEP framework and development, policy and guidance, and engagement.
Commissioners and representatives provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners and representatives.
14. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter to the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) dated February 10, 2026 RE: Contra Costa County Considerations in Future BART Service Scenarios
15. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on February 12, 2026 (Meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on February 12, 2026 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Notice of Cancellation for the regular meeting on February 2, 2026
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on January 23, 2026 (Meeting handout if available)
16. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Gee made incoming chair remarks.
B. Commissioners' and Ex-Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Rep. Foley provided an update on the Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) Workshop held on February 12, 2026, which included an updated Alternative Service Framework with no proposed station closures during the initial phase, optional closures as part of the second phase, and announced that the BART Board will make the decisions on the potential station closures instead of the General Manager.
Rep. Worth announced that the Contra Costa County bus operators were present and engaged at BART’s workshop.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
February 18, 2026
Rep. Noack provided an update on the Transit-Oriented Communities Policy with the intent to finalize the policy at the upcoming meeting, discussed rent stabilization as a big area of concern in the policy, and announced that there will be a separate call for projects forecasted for 18 months.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, thanked Tarienne Grover, Director, Administrative Services, for 10 years of service to the Authority, announced Government Communicators Day, and thanked Lindy Johnson, Director, External Affairs, and Michael Blasky, Community Engagement Specialist, for their communications efforts, thanked all the Authority staff for their hard work and efforts, and provided an update on the Bay Area Rapid Transit letter in the packet.
17. CALENDAR
A. February, March, April, and May 2026
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
18. 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, staff, and legal counsel convened in Closed Session at 8:55 PM.
19. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, staff, and legal counsel reconvened in Open Session at 9:15 PM. Lindsay D’Andrea, legal counsel, announced that there is no reportable action.
20. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for March 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.