MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA

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 May 25, 2007

Meeting – ATTACHMENTS

The minutes, sign-in sheet, and meeting summary from the May 2007 meeting are attached.

Staff Recommendation: Approve the May 2007 minutes.

4. Staff Reports – ATTACHMENTS

Staff reports from the Managing Director, Management Assistant, and Transportation Project Specialist for May are attached.

Staff Recommendation: Accept the reports.

5. Call for Projects – 2008 State Transportation Improvement Program - ATTACHMENT

The Cover Letter to the Call for Projects is attached and the full application is on the CCTA website at www.ccta.net.

Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; Board action as appropriate.

6. Update on the West County Taxi Program

(a) Richmond Taxi Ordinance – Under the leadership of the Richmond City Attorney’s Office and the Police Department, the draft Richmond Taxi Ordinance is working its way through the Public Safety Committee to the City Council, and includes a procedure for applying for safety equipment after all city permits and regulatory filings have been completed;

(b) The City of Richmond’s revised Taxi Ordinance, once adopted, may be a “model” for other West County municipalities toward an eventual, unified West County and/or Contra Costa County taxicab ordinance.

Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; Board action as appropriate.

7. Update on Financing of Developer Fee Projects – ATTACHMENTS

In order to update the information on West County development in the next fifteen years, Piper Jaffray drafted the attached letter and survey which has been sent to the local jurisdictions. Further information and analysis will be prepared by Piper Jaffray once the development surveys have been received.

Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.

8. Resolution Extending the Managing Director’s Current Employment Agreement through September 28, 2007 or Until a New Employment Agreement is Negotiated (Whichever is Earlier) – ATTACHMENT

The Managing Director’s Employment Agreement (previously submitted for Board member review and approval) is retracted. Resolution 07-04 extends the current contract through September 28, 2007 or until a new employment agreement is negotiated and goes into effect (whichever is earlier).

Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 07-04.

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9. Board Member Comments and Announcements – 2 minutes per Board Member

10. Legal Counsel Comments and Announcements – Up to 5 minutes

11. WCCTAC FY 07-08 Budget and Related Items – Staff – SEPARATE ATTACHMENT – 30 minutes

The WCCTAC Board received background information and staff’s recommendation at the April 2007 meeting. Subsequently, staff has been working with the member agencies regarding any issues with the WCCTAC budget, particularly with the proposed increased in member agency dues.

The following documents are in the Separate Attachment for this agenda item and include:

1. Staff Report from April 19, 2007 with background and redline/strikeout of the Board action vs. Budget Subcommittee recommendation.

2. Memo regarding WCCTAC dues and STMP (“Developer Impact Fees”) for San Pablo Avenue O & M.

3. WCCTAC Comprehensive Budget and TSM Budget.

4. Resolution 07-03 Adopting the Budget, Dues Structure, and Related Items.

5. WCCTAC Scope of Work for FY 07-08 and “WCCTAC Current and Upcoming Projects/Project Management” and “Meetings that Staff Attend on Behalf of West County.”

6. Staff Employment Agreements (Board member packets only[1]) for the Program Manager, Transportation Project Specialist, and Administrative Analyst/Office Manager.

7. Letter Agreement with Michael Bernick for continuation of Consulting Services for FY 07-08.

Staff Recommendation: Discussion; questions for staff.

Action Requested: (1) approve the FY 07-08 Budget and the Adopting Resolution (07-03); (2) approve the FY 07-08 Employment Agreements for Nancy Cuneo, John Rudolph, and Linda Young in substantially the same form as attached; (3) approve the Letter Agreement with Michael Bernick; (4) commence hiring process for the Senior Project Administrator; (5) direct staff to invoice the member agencies for the dues; (6) and/or Board action as appropriate.

12. Presentation on Trade Corridors by Carolyn Clevenger, MTC – ATTACHMENTS – 20 minutes

Carolyn Clevenger, Goods Movement Planner with MTC, will present an update on the $2 Billion “Trade Corridors” program in Proposition 1B and the related “Air Quality – Trade Corridors” program ($1 Billion). Both programs require trailer bills which will also be discussed.

Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.

13. I-80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project in the State Infrastructure Bond Program– Staff – ATTACHMENT – 10 minutes

I-80 ICM Project Components – “Part 3” in a series by John Rudolph.

Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.

14. FOCUS Priority Development Areas (PDAs) – Draft Application for the San Pablo Avenue Corridor – Staff – HANDOUT – 15 minutes

Staff will briefly discuss the draft Priority Development Application for the San Pablo Avenue Corridor from El Cerrito to Crockett.

Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.

15. Correspondence/Other Information:

Incoming:

Summary of May 10, 2007 TRANSPAC meeting, 05.15.07.

Summary of May 7, 2007 SWAT meeting, 05.25.07.

Email from Senator Barbara Boxer, re: Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act, 06.14.07

Newspaper/Internet Articles (all articles from West County Times unless stated otherwise):

“Freeway reopens sooner than expected, one expert questions safety;” 05.24.07.

“AC Transit blazes transbay Wi-Fi trail;” 05.24.07.

“Maze’s rapid repair shows benefit of bonus:’ 05.24.07.

“Density, transportation have unexpected link;” 05.25.07.

“For once, question is what went right;” 05.25.07

“Lawmakers want more than governor proposed for high-speed rail;” 05.25.07.

“Public-private BART partnership is smart;” 05.25.07.

“Incentives are useful;” 05.25.07.

“State air board to hear arguments on diesel rule;” 05.25.07.

“Groups sue Richmond over casino agreement;’ 05.26.07.

“Calculator opens eyes about solo commutes;”05.27.07.

“BART board wants to lessen waits on nights, weekends;” 05.29.07.

“Agency plans to record construction of Bay Bridge’s eastern span;” 05.30.07.

“Spare the Air to kick off another summer of free rides;” 05.30.07.

“’Hypermilers’ extend limits of a gallon of gas;” 05.31.07.

“More days, fewer hours to spare the air;” 05.31.07.

“A look at carbon dioxide and its leading sources;” 06.02.07.

“Clean air plan bans fireplaces in new homes;” 06.02.07.

“I-880 commute called most unreliable;” 06.03.07.

“AC Transit promotes new transport system;” 06.04.07.

“Cast out autos in Bay Area;” Mass Transit Magazine, 06.14.07.

“UC studies draw opposite conclusions on HOV lanes;” 06.04.07.

“FasTrak to courthouse;” 06.05.07.

“AC Transit changes include different routes, rapid buses;” 06.07.07.

“Bridge estimate comes in $20 million under budget;” 06.07.07.

“Honda drops Accord hybrid after sales slump;” 06.07.07.

“Schwarzenegger threatens to sue over vehicle emissions;” 06.14.07.

“BART lacks funds to upgrade service;” 06.14.07.

“Stricter smog limits sought;” 06.14.07.

“BART officials OK upgrade despite funding limbo;” 06.15.07.

16. Other Business

ADJOURN TO NEXT MEETING:

NOTE DATE: August 10, 2007

(THIS IS A COMBINED JULY/AUGUST MEETING)

[1] Agreements are available for public viewing upon request.