MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
WEST CONTRA COSTA
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2006
7:30 AM TO 9:30 AM (approximately)
LOCATION: City of San Pablo, Council Chambers
13831 San Pablo Avenue (at Church Lane) - San Pablo, California
· In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, if you need special assistance to participate in the WCCTAC Board meeting, or if you need a copy of the agenda and/or agenda packet materials in an alternative format, please contact Nancy Cuneo at 510.215.3035 or Lisa Hammon at 510.215.3044 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that your request can be handled.
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1. Call to Order and Self-Introductions – Chair Sharon Brown
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.
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3. Minutes, Sign-In Sheet, and Meeting Summary from the March 31, 2006 Meeting – ATTACHMENTS
The minutes, sign-in sheet, and meeting summary from the March 2006 meeting are attached.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the March 2006 minutes.
4. Staff Reports – ATTACHMENTS
Staff reports from the Managing Director, Management Assistant, and Transportation Project Specialist for April are attached.
Staff Recommendation: Accept the reports.
5. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Preparation of the Strategic Plan for the Update to the Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program (STMP) – ATTACHMENT
An RFP for preparation of the STMP Strategic Plan was issued on April 10, 2006. Responses are due May 22nd. The consultant costs will be covered by the STMP fee revenues.
Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; for information only.
6. Approval for Use of STMP Revenues for Engineering Services Outside of the Original Scope of Work for the Richmond Transit Village - ATTACHMENT
Zeiger Engineers, Inc., a subcontractor to VBN Architects, was required to redesign the plaza lights at the Richmond Transit Village. This work was outside of the original scope. Staff is seeking authorization to reimburse Zeiger Engineers, Inc. from the STMP fees for the Richmond Intermodal Station project ($1,234). There is currently over $52,000 in fee revenue available for this project.
Staff Recommendation: Approve payment of the invoice from STMP revenues.
7. Memorandum of Understanding Between AC Transit and WCCTAC for Additional Tasks Related to the Richmond Parkway Transit Center (RPTC) – ATTACHMENT
Ove Arup and Partners performed the planning and conceptual design work for the RPTC. Several additional investigative tasks need to be completed that were not in the original scope of work: site topographic survey, definition of property boundaries, underground utility survey, driveway connections, etc. The MOU between AC Transit and WCCTAC outlines the financial obligations of having Ove Arup perform the additional work which will be funded by AC Transit with RM 2 funds. WCCTAC will also negotiate a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Ove Arup to perform the additional scope items.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Chair to sign the MOU with AC Transit and the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with Ove Arup (to be drafted after the MOU is final); subject to review and approval of WCCTAC’s attorney.
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8. Transit Summit (“Go I-80”) Agenda – Staff – HANDOUT – 10 minutes
The “Go I-80” Transit Summit has been scheduled for Thursday, May 11th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The final agenda and schedule will be presented at the meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
9. Lifeline Transportation Grants – Staff – ATTACHMENT and POSSIBLE HANDOUT – 10 minutes
The Lifeline Transportation grants are due to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority on April 28th. The attachment provides information on projects to be submitted from West County. Additional project information may be distributed at the meeting.
Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; for information only.
10. Update on the Subregional Transportation Mitigation Fee (STMP) Program –SEPARATE ATTACHMENT, VERBAL REPORT, AND POSSIBLE HANDOUT – 20 minutes
a. Redline/strikeout version of the Cooperative Agreement (attached) incorporating all comments received, along with a brief summary of the changes in the document, was sent to the city attorneys/County counsel on Friday, April 14th. Staff and Bryan Otake will report on any outstanding issues.
b. A letter from Bryan Otake to County Counsel responding to specific concerns is attached.
Staff/TAC Recommendation: Distribute the Cooperative Agreement, STMP Update Report, and Model Ordinance to the Cities, County, and CCTA for approval/adoption.
11. WCCTAC Comments on the Draft Measure J Financial Framework and Associated Policies – Staff and CCTA Staff – SEPARATE ATTACHMENT – 15 minutes
Last month, CCTA staff gave on overview report to the Board on the Measure J financial framework and associated policies. The WCCTAC-TAC discussed the financial framework and policies at the April 13, 2006 meeting. Following the TAC meeting, staff drafted the attached comment letter (which has been reviewed by the TAC) which is now before the WCCTAC Board for action.
Staff/TAC Recommendation: Discussion and comment on the draft letter; direct staff to finalize and send the letter to CCTA.
12. Summary of Regional Studies/Projects – Staff – ATTACHMENT – 10 minutes
In the past four years, the WCCTAC budget has included a line item for “West County Regional Studies/Projects.” Nine projects have received funding for specific purposes which are outlined in the attached Staff Report.
Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; for information only.
13. Status Report on the Richmond Transit Village Project – Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency Staff – HANDOUT – 15 minutes
Richmond Community Redevelopment Agency staff will provide an update on the Richmond Transit Village Project.
Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; for information only.
14. Correspondence/Other Information:
Incoming:
Richmond Bay Trail Spring 2006 Report.
Outgoing:
Memo to Sheriff Rupf approved by the WCCTAC Board at the March meeting.
Memo to WCCTAC Board members regarding Taxi Driver Safety – Next Steps, 4.17.06.
Newspaper/Internet Articles
(all articles from West County Times unless stated otherwise):
“New Bus Service Fills Void Left by BART During Night,” 3.22.06.
“BART Must do More to Safeguard Bikes,” 3.24.06.
“Feds’ Fuel Rules Come Under Fire,” 3.30.06.
“Bridge Costs Soar,” 3.29.06.
“Caldecott Design Gets Jump-Start,” 4.5.06.
“Professor Contends Carpool Lanes Aggravate Congestion,” North County Times, 4.7.06.
“Group Puts Off Listing Casino Concerns,” 4.13.06.
“Traffic Study Considers Three Casinos,” 4.15.06.
“Surfing the Net While Riding the Rails Could Be a Reality,” 4.16.06.
“Florida Looks at Rental Car Tax to Pay for More Transit Projects,” South Florida Sun, 4.17.06.
Handouts Available at the Meeting:
FINAL Capitol Corridor Business Plan (FY 2006-07 – FY 2007-08)
15. Board Member Comments/Reports
16. Other Business
ADJOURN TONEXT MEETING:
May 26, 2006