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
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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: April 8, 2026
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its March 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 Resolution 26-10-P which will appropriate $3,691,000 in Measure J Program 24 funds to the Town of Danville for the construction phase of the Diablo Road Trail Project (Project 24035).
B. The Authority Board approved Resolution 26-11-P which appropriates $1,180,000 in Fiscal Year 2022 earmark funds to the City of Pittsburg, governing administration of the federal earmark for the Pittsburg Center Smart City Pilot Project, authorizing up to $20,000 for Authority administrative costs, and allowing the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
C. Staff provided a status update on the approved Planning Department Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
D. The Authority Board approved the release of Request for Proposals 26-01 for professional services for the development of the study for the Model for
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Agreement and Ordinance for a Countywide Micromobility Operations Program Study with a budget not-to-exceed $150,000.
E. The Authority Board approved Resolution 26-07-G appropriating $13,402.54 of previously allocated Measure J Program 17 funds to the City of Martinez in Central Contra Costa County for the installation of publicly available bike parking for the Commute Alternatives Program (Program 17).
F. The Authority Board approved Resolution 26-12-G supporting East Contra Costa Transit Authority, dba Tri Delta’s reallocation request for the Regional Measure 3 (RM3) funds in the amount of $6,589,404 from the Bus Replacement and Hydrogen Fueling Station to the Facility Rehabilitation and Vehicle Replacements, and authorizing staff to forward the resolution and revised recommendation to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the North Bay Access Transit Improvements.
G. The Authority Board approved Resolution 26-09-P which authorized the Executive Director 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 for the Countywide Smart Signals Project (Project 31000).
H. The Authority Board approved Resolution 26-12-A (Rev 1) which will update changes to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Midyear Budget for the Authority and Congestion Management Agency.
I. Staff presented an overview summary of consultant cost for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
J. Staff provided an update on MTC’s One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 and related policies, and funding programs recently adopted by MTC.
K. Staff provided an update on the development of the Transportation Expenditure Plan development
*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, March 18, 2026
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Darlene Gee, Chair
Sue Noack, Vice Chair/MTC Rep.
Mark Armstrong, Commissioner
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Juan Banales, Commissioner
Diane Burgis, Commissioner
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Aaron Meadows, Commissioner
Carlyn Obringer, Commissioner
Rita Xavier, Commissioner
Amy Worth, Ex-Officio Rep.
Haleema Bharoocha
Michael Blasky
Colin Clarke
Andy Dillard
Danielle Elkins
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
Brandon Hays
Lindy Johnson
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Erika Kiernan
Ryan McClain
Hisham Noeimi
Yuliana Tjeng
Jay Zhang
Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel
Candace Andersen, Ex. Officio Rep.
Mark Foley, Ex-Officio Rep.
1. CONVENE MEETING: Darlene Gee, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Gee convened the meeting at 6:02 PM. Reps. Andersen and Foley were absent. Commissioner Carlson had not yet arrived.
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 public comment was provided by Bruce Ohlson.
Commissioner Carlson arrived at 6:08 PM.
4. PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Obringer 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-None
Abstain-None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of February 18, 2026
6. Administration & Projects Committee - Consent:
A. Accept Internal Accounting Report for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2025 Recommendation: Staff seek acceptance of the internal accounting report for the six months ended December 31, 2025.
B. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for January 2026 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for January 2026.
C. Town of Danville (Town) – Diablo Road Trail Project (Project 24035) (Project) – Approval to Appropriate Measure J Funds for Construction Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 26-10-P, which will appropriate $3,691,000 in Measure J Program 24 funds to the Town for the construction phase of the Project.
D. Pittsburg Center Smart City Pilot Project (Project) – Approval of Appropriation to the City of Pittsburg (City) Governing Administration of the Federal Earmark for the Project
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 26-11-P, which appropriates $1,180,000 in Fiscal Year 2022 earmark funds to the City, authorizes up to $20,000 for Authority administrative costs, and allows the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
Innovate 680 – Automated Driving System (Project 8009.07) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 560 with Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) to Provide Systems Integration, Data Management, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Storage Services
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Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 560 with AMG in the amount of $342,000, for a new total agreement value of $5,686,536, to provide additional project and systems management services, extend the agreement termination date to June 30, 2031 to accommodate the required data retention period, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
E. Approval of Proposed Actions to Various Funding Resolutions Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 17-22-P (Rev 5), which will extend the term to December 31, 2027, with the City of Martinez for the Martinez Intermodal Station Project Phase 3 (Project #27001) for the construction of on-site parking lot improvements (259 parking spaces), construction management, contract administration, surveying & staking, testing, and staff charges.
F. Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvements (Project 31004) – Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 665 with the City of El Cerrito (City) Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 665 with the City, and to authorize the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
G. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 442 with Endsight for Information Technology (IT) Support and Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 442 with Endsight in the amount of $350,000, for a new total agreement value of $1,260,000, to provide IT support and services required for the Authority’s computer and server network, and extend the term from June 30, 2027 to December 31, 2028.
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: Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phases 2A and 4 (Project 6001B) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Various Utility Agreements to Relocate Utilities in Conflict with the Project
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 662 with San Pablo Bay Pipeline Company, an affiliate of Crimson Pipeline, LLC; Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 633 with Central Contra Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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Costa Sanitary District to reflect language required by the California Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration; Agreement No. 751 with Pacific Gas & Electric in the amount not-to-exceed $749,228 to prepare the design and relocate the electric power pole as needed; and Agreement No. 752 with Contra Costa Water District in the amount of $50,000; and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
J. NEW ITEM: Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phases 2A and 4 (Project 6001B) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 692 with Contra Costa County Public Works Department (County) for Fee-forServices Related to Right-of-Way (ROW) Acquisition Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 692 with the County in the amount of $350,000, for a new total agreement value of $670,000, to provide ROW services and pay the acquisition fees, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any nonsubstantive changes to the language.
K. NEW ITEM: Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Improvements, Phases 2A and 4 (Project 6001B) – Authorize the Executive Director to Execute Right of Entry with the California Department of General Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director or designee to execute a Right of Entry License and Transfer Agreement (Agreement) with the California Department of General Services in an amount not-to-exceed $90,000, and delegate authority to the Executive Director or designee to execute additional documents and amendments related to this Agreement. If an amendment to this Agreement requires additional funding, the Executive Director shall seek authorization and approval from the Executive Committee of the Authority.
7. Planning Committee - Consent:
A. Approval of the City of Richmond Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Richmond GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $2,114,316 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Richmond, with a second (offyear) payment of FY 2024-25 funds in the amount of $2,168,243 on the one-year anniversary of the first payment.
B. Planning Department Work Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Status Update Recommendation: Staff will provide a status update on the approved Planning Department Work Plan for FY 2025-26. This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
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C. Model Agreement and Ordinance for a Countywide Micromobility Operations Program Study (Study) – Approval to Release Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-01 for Professional Services for Development of the Study
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to release RFP No. 26-01 for consultant support for the Study, with a budget not-to-exceed $150,000.
D. NEW ITEM: Commute Alternatives Program (Program 17) – Approval of Appropriation Request in Central Contra Costa County
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 26-07-G appropriating $13,402.54 of previously allocated Measure J Program 17 funds to the City of Martinez for the installation of publicly available bike parking.
E. NEW ITEM: Approval of Resolution 26-12-G to Reallocate Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Funds from the North Bay Access Transit Improvements – Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, dba Tri Delta Transit Bus Replacement and Hydrogen Fueling Station to Facility Rehabilitation and Vehicle Replacements Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to recommend that the Authority Board approve Resolution 26-12-G supporting Tri Delta Transit’s reallocation request for RM3 funds in the amount of $6,589,404 from bus replacement and a hydrogen fueling station to facility rehabilitation and vehicle replacements, and forward the resolution and revised recommendation to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
F. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 02 to Agreement No. ARV-20- 008 with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to Modify the Scope and Budget Allocation Between Categories
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director or designee to execute Amendment No. 02 and any related amendments to Agreement No.
ARV-20-008 with the CEC to modify the scope and budget allocation between categories, extend the term from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2027, and allow the Executive Director or designee to enter into necessary amendments with the Community Choice Aggregator previously named Marin Clean Energy and Advanced Mobility Group.
G. NEW ITEM: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Master Cooperative Agreement No. 510-04 With Marin Clean Energy (MCE) for the Purpose of Retaining the Services of Subcontractor to Provide Project Implementation Related to Public Outreach and Managing the Installation of EVSE for the California Energy Commission Grant ARV-20-008 Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Master Cooperative Agreement No. 510-04 with MCE, to extend the agreement termination date from March 31, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with no increase in budget.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee - Regular:
A. Countywide Smart Signals Project (Project 31000) (Project) – Approval of Plans, Specifications and Estimate for Construction and to Advertise for Bids Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 26-09-P, which will authorize the Executive Director 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 26-09-P, which will authorize the Executive Director 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 Vice Chair Noack. 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, scope, budget, stakeholder outreach, bidding process, the equipment procurement process, evaluation of technology, status of the Plans, Specifications & Estimate, schedule, and proposed phasing of the project.
B. Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Midyear Budget for the Authority and Congestion Management Agency (CMA)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-12-A (Rev 1), which will update changes to the FY 2025-26 budget.
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ACTION: Vice Chair Noack moved to approve Resolution 25-12-A (Rev 1), which will update changes to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, 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: Yuliana Tjeng, Finance Manager, provided a background and overview of the budget process, proposed summary of changes and overall budget reduction due to project timelines and program updates, overview of the revenues, which remain stable, overview of projected federal, state, and local grants, proposed expenditures for projects, programs, planning, administration, and debt, and an update on staffing levels.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
C. Overview of Consultant Costs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Recommendation: Staff will present a summary of consultant costs for FY 2024-
25. This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Ryan McClain, Deputy Executive Director, Projects and Operations, provided a background and overview of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 revenues, overall expenditures, consultant expenditures, engineering/planning consultant costs, and project-specific expenditures on the Interstate 680/State Route 4 project.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
9. Planning Committee - Regular:
A. Update on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 (OBAG 4) and Related Policies and Funding Programs Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on the policies recently adopted by MTC as related to the OBAG 4 Program. This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Matt Kelly, Director, Planning, provided a background and overview of OBAG 4, including the regional and county share, recent revisions to the TransitOriented Communities Incentive Program framework, including changes to the regional share submittal deadline, criteria, and eligibility, and an overview of Cycle 3 of the Measure J Transportation for Livable Communities and Pedestrian, Bicycle Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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and Trail Facilities, which will be combined with the call for projects for OBAG 4. Mr.
Kelly further discussed other grant funding sources and the proposed schedule.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff and Rep. Noack responded to comments from commissioners.
Rep. Worth left the meeting from 7:09 PM-7:16 PM.
10. Transportation Expenditure Plan - Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP) Development Update Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on the development of the TEP.
This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, introduced the item. Lindy Johnson, Director, External Affairs, provided a brief introduction of the objectives and introduced Tommy Clifford with CliffordMoss. Mr. Clifford discussed the three phases of engagement with stakeholders and voters, i.e., Phase 1 of listening, Phase 2 for setting priorities, and Phase 3 for the adoption and education of a final TEP.
Ms. Johnson discussed the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) engagement, fireside chats with Contra Costa County and the local jurisdictions, including transit agencies and the Regional Transportation Planning Committees, and an overview of stakeholder listening sessions, including advocacy organizations, community-based organizations, and labor and business groups.
Mr. Clifford indicated that engagement would build upon the existing CTP outreach with additional listening areas and that the Authority Board would be vital for gauging stakeholders and public opinion.
Commissioners and representatives provided comments. Staff and Mr. Clifford responded to comments from commissioners and representatives.
Commissioner Arnerich left the meeting at 7:52 PM.
11. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
12. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meetings on February 12, 2026 and March 12, 2026 (Attachment and meeting handout if available) B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on March 12, 2026 (Meeting handout if available)
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C. Southwest County (SWAT): Notice of Cancellation for the regular meeting on March 2, 2026
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on February 27, 2026
13. 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 City of San Pablo’s Rumrill Boulevard Complete Streets Project was awarded a Built Environment Award at the 2026 East Bay Innovation Awards, which is the seventh award for this project.
Commissioner Armstrong announced that the City of San Ramon’s Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road Project has received three awards, including the 2026 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Award from the California State Association of Counties, League of California Cities, and County Engineers Association of California, and was awarded the 2026 Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Northern California Chapter, making it eligible for national consideration by the APWA.
Rep. Noack clarified the criteria for the Transit-Oriented Communities and Priority Development Areas in One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4, discussed meetings over the past two days in Sacramento to push for funding to return to statutory levels for cap and investments in the state budget, provided an update on Senate Bill 1087 (Cabaldon), and announced that Plan Bay Area 2050 was approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and was agendized for approval by the Association of Bay Area Governments.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, thanked Programs staff and discussed the success of the Accessible Transportation Workshop on February 17- 18, 2026, announced that a video is being developed, and the 2026 Engineering Excellence Honor Award for the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road from the American Council of Engineering Companies, discussed participation by Authority staff at the Countywide Office of Emergency Services Workshop, and provided an update on Senate Bill 1408 (Arreguin) and the reauthorization legislation for the Authority.
14. CALENDAR
A. March, April, May, and June 2026
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B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
15. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for April 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM.