MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
WEST CONTRA COSTA
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2006
7:30 AM TO 9:30 AM (approximately)
LOCATION: City of
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meeting.
· A meeting sign-in sheet will be circulated at the
meeting. Sign-in is optional.
Congratulations to WCCTAC Board member Janet Abelson (Mayor of El Cerrito)
who was honored in Sacramento on March 20th as one of California’s Women of the Year for
2006. Ms. Abelson was selected by
Assemblywoman Loni Hancock to receive the honor.
Congratulations to WCCTAC Board member Tom Butt who is the new Vice Chair
of the Local Government Commission.
1. Call to Order and
Self-Introductions – Chair
2.
Public Comment –
Please fill out a speaker card and hand it to the Chair/Staff
At this time,
the public is welcome to address the WCCTAC on any item which does not
otherwise appear on the agenda. With a
full agenda, comments may be limited to three minutes per speaker. Speakers shall follow the rules of common
courtesy and decorum.
***** CONSENT CALENDAR *****
3. Minutes, Sign-In Sheet, and Meeting Summary from the February
24, 2006 Meeting – ATTACHMENTS
The minutes, sign-in sheet, and meeting summary from the February 2006 meeting are attached.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the February 2006 minutes.
4. Staff Reports – ATTACHMENTS
Staff reports from the Managing Director, Management Assistant, and Transportation Project Specialist for March are attached.
Staff Recommendation: Accept the reports.
5. 511 Contra Costa –
The final Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) applications for West County projects for FY 06-07 are attached, as well as the budget for Measure C funds.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the applications; direct staff to forward the applications to CCTA.
6.
Attached is
information from AC Transit staff regarding the status of the bus shelter
program in
Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; for information only.
***** END OF
CONSENT ITEMS *****
7. Transit Summit (“Go I-80”) Draft Outline – Staff – ATTACHMENT –
10 minutes
The “Go I-80” Transit Summit has been scheduled for Thursday, May 11th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The draft Outline and schedule is attached for review and discussion.
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
8.
Rail-volution
Conference – November 4 to 8 in
The Rail-volution
Conference will be held in
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
9. Update on the Subregional Transportation Mitigation Fee (STMP) Program –VERBAL REPORT AND POSSIBLE HANDOUT – 20 minutes
a. Document review and comment by jurisdictions – Staff/legal counsel will provide a verbal report on the status of the document review/comment. The timeline for adoption of the updated program will be outlined.
b. Ad-Hoc Working Group Report – The Ad-Hoc Working Group (Chair Brown, Ed Balico, and John Gioia) met and discussed specific language regarding casino projects. The draft language is circulating and a recommendation to the Board from the Ad-Hoc Working Group will follow in April.
c. Preparation of a Strategic Plan for the STMP projects – Assuming adoption of the STMP Update, including the project list, staff is seeking approval to issue an RFP for consultant assistance in drafting a Strategic Plan for the STMP projects. These costs will be reimbursed by the STMP fees.
Staff/TAC Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
10.
Measure J
Items: (A) Policies approved by the
Contra Costa Transportation Authority and Circulated to the Regional Committees
for Comment; (B) West County Project Priorities in Measure J/Developer Fee
Program; (C) Meetings and/or Discussions with Legislators Regarding West County
Projects (follow up from the February 24th meeting) – Staff and CCTA Staff – ATTACHMENTS
– 20 minutes
A. CCTA staff will report on the policies approved by the Authority at the March meeting. Following further review by the TAC at the April 13th meeting, a recommendation will be forwarded to the Board at the April 28th meeting.
B. The list of West County projects was discussed at the March TAC meeting. The draft list (NOT in priority order) is attached. Following further discussion and prioritization by the TAC at the April 14th meeting, a recommendation will be forwarded to the Board at the April 28th meeting.
C. Board members will report on discussions with state legislators regarding West County projects.
Staff/TAC Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
11. WCCTAC Budget, Dues, and Scope of Work for FY 06-07 – SEPARATE
ATTACHMENT – 20 minutes
The following budget-related items are in the Separate Attachment:
(1) Comprehensive WCCTAC budget (including comparison to FY 05-06);
(2) Staff Report with background information;
(3) Summary of TSM projects/budget;
(4) Draft adopting Resolution outlining the dues structure for the member agencies;
(5) Accomplishments in relationship to the FY 05-06 Scope of Work; and
(6) Scope of Work for FY 06-07.
Staff Recommendation: Review the documents; provide comments to staff. Direct staff to forward the documents to the member agencies and request comments by June 9, 2006. Final action by the WCCTAC Board will be at the June 30, 2006 meeting.
12. Taxi Safety In West County – Staff – Verbal Report – 10 minutes
Staff will provide a verbal report on the Taxi Safety issue and any actions that have taken place since the February Board meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
13. San Pablo Avenue Vision Project – Staff and JPC/Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Staff – 15 minutes
Following a
brief introduction by WCCTAC staff, JPC and ABAG Staff (Ted Droettboom and
Christy Riviere) will provide an update on the Regional Vision, which includes
focused implementation efforts along
Staff Recommendation: Discussion and questions by the Board; action as appropriate.
14. AC Transit Schedule and Route Changes and West Contra Costa County Service Plan – Staff and AC Transit Staff – ATTACHMENTS – 10 minutes
Following a brief introduction by WCCTAC staff, AC Transit staff will provide a brief summary of schedule and route changes made as of March 19th, and a brief summary of the West Contra Costa County Service Plan. Public Hearings were held on March 22, 2006.
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
15.
Correspondence/Other
Information:
Incoming:
TRANSPAC meeting summary; 2.22.06.
City of
SWAT meeting summary; 3.15.06.
CCTA meeting summary; 3.16.06.
TRANSPAC meeting summary; 3.22.06.
Newspaper/Internet Articles
(all articles from
“Poll finds majority support school, transportation taxes;” 02.27.06
“Ferry service challenge;” 02.27.06
“$20 million Indian casino bill passes Assembly;” 02.28.06
“Your commute is shrinking” San Francisco Chronicle; 02.28.06
“Old Town redevelopment puts focus on community;” 03.01.06
“Traffic stalled by Fastrak, study says;” 03.01.06
“Richmond picks paver to work on Greenway trail;” 03.01.06
“Making it worse so it gets better;” 03.02.06
“Voters polled approve of state bond issue;” 03.02.06
“Governor seeks more funding for levees;” 03.02.06
“District condemns Breuner Property to build park;” 03.04.06
“Fare increase considered for ACE commuter trains;” 03.06.06
“GOP split over bond proposals as deadline for June vote nears;” 03.07.06
“Carquinez Bridge is coming down;” 03.07.06
“Lobbyists scramble to get bond proposal on June ballot;” 03.08.06
“Report on casino details positives;” 03.09.06
“State’s largest borrowing plan hinges on support from GOP;” 03.09.06
“Leaders disagree over bond specifics;” 03.10.06
“Contra Costa looks to bond for road repairs;” 03.10.06
“Urban limit line not yet on June ballot;” 03.10.06
“Schwarzenegger’s clout put to test;” 03.11.06
“Rules of Fastrak enrollment explained;” 03.12.06
“Governor, others working to salvage bond measure;” 03.13.06
“Cities ask agency to keep bus service;” 03.13.06
“Bond measure unlikely to appear on June ballot;” 03.14.06
“Clearing skies a reason to take a hike;” 03.16.06
“Bond failure could slow county road projects;” 03.17.06
“Citizens address outline for Pomo Indians casino;” 03.17.06
“Comments sought for transit draft plan;” 03.17.06
“Race, poverty and neglect dominate casino hearing;” 03.17.06
“Governor plans to revive bond for November ballot;” 03.17.06
“Carquinez Bridge deconstruction gets under way;” 03.18.06
Handouts Available at the Meeting:
Capitol Corridor Draft Business Plan (FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08)
Information packets on Flex Car, City Car Share, and Zip Car
16. Board Member Comments/Reports
17. Other Business
ADJOURN TO NEXT MEETING:
APRIL 28, 2006