MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
WEST CONTRA COSTA
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008
7:30 AM to 9:30 AM (approximately)
LOCATION: City of
(Accessible by AC Transit lines #72 and #72R)
Additional Parking is available in the City lot two blocks
south of City Hall at
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from wearing scented products to the meeting, as there may be attendees
susceptible to environmental illnesses.
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· A meeting sign-in sheet will be circulated at the
meeting. Sign-in is optional.
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 March 28, 2008 Meeting and Sign-in Sheet
and Meeting Summary from the April 4, 2008 Meeting – ATTACHMENTS
The minutes, sign-in sheet, and meeting summary from the March 28, 2008 meeting, and the sign-in sheet and meeting summary from the April 4, 2008 meeting are attached.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the March 28, 2008 meeting minutes, and April 4, 2008 meeting summary.
4. Staff Reports – ATTACHMENTS
Staff reports from the Executive Director, Project Managers, and Transportation Project Specialist for March are attached.
Staff Recommendation: Accept the reports.
5. Status on the Action Plan Update
The Draft Action Plan Update will be agendized for the May 15th TAC meeting to allow for further discussion and presentation of the modeling results for the Multimodal Traffic Service Objectives. The Board will review/discuss the Action Plan at the May meeting.
Staff Recommendation: No action; for information only.
6. Request to Initiate Contract Negotiations
and Sign Contracts with Taxi Providers for the Contra Costa Countywide
Guaranteed Ride Home Program - ATTACHMENT
At the January 25, 2008 WCCTAC Board of Directors meeting staff was given approval to release an RFP to obtain qualified bids from Taxi Cab Companies as the Service Providers for the Guaranteed Ride Home Program.
Three Taxi Cab Companies met the criteria of the RFP, and have expressed an interest in signing a three-year contract to provide service to the Contra Costa Countywide Guaranteed Ride Home program. The Taxi Cab Companies will be assigned specific geographic regions to serve the employment sites in Contra Costa County.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize staff and legal council to begin service contract negotiations with the three taxi cab companies for Contra Costa Countywide Guaranteed Ride Home program service; authorize the chair to sign the contracts when negotiations are complete; and/or Board action as appropriate.
7. 2008
Summer Internship Program – Selection of Project Manager
Earlier this year the WCCTAC Board reviewed the “Request for Proposals” for the 2008 Summer Internship Program. The pre-proposal meeting was held, two proposals were received, and the proposals were scored and ranked. Alissa Kronovet’s proposal was selected and Ms. Kronovet will be the Project Manager. She was one of the teachers from last year’s program, is finishing her Master’s Program at UC Berkeley currently, and will graduate this spring.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director and WCCTAC Counsel to negotiate an Agreement with Ms. Kronovet; authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement once negotiations are complete.
8.
Items Over
$10,000 – ATTACHMENT
a. Invoice for City of El Cerrito 2nd planned payment from Del Norte Area TOD project from STMP funds for the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan.
Staff/TAC Recommendation: For information only.
***** END OF
CONSENT ITEMS *****
9. Board
Member Comments, Conference/Meeting Reports (AB 1234 Requirement), and
Announcements – 2 minutes per Board Member
10. Legal
Counsel Comments and Announcements – Up to 5 minutes
11. Verbal
Report on Process to Select Interim Executive Director and Executive Search Firm
– 5 minutes
Chair Sharon Brown will report on these items related to the Executive Director’s resignation and hiring a new Executive Director.
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
12. WCCTAC
Budget Items: Draft FY 08-09 Budget –
Staff – SEPARATE ATTACHMENT – 20 minutes
The attached Staff Report outlines current issues with the FY 08-09 budget (and member agency dues) relative to: (a) the WCCTAC Scope of Work and projects; (b) funding from the Transportation Fund for Clean Air; (c) upgrading part-time outsourced Admin Clerk to full-time regular Admin Clerk; and (d) WCCTAC Internship Program as outlined. The draft budget resolution #08-01 is also attached.
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion; possible revisions; and action to circulate to the member agencies for comment by June 13, 2008. Final WCCTAC Board action at the June 27, 2008 meeting.
13. WCCTAC
Board Meeting Schedule – On going Through the Summer and Fall 2008 –
5 minutes
Typically, the WCCTAC Board meetings during the summer are held on the regular day/time for May and June, with the July/August meetings combined. Staff is seeking input from the Board members as to the preference for meetings for the next few months. Staff proposes the following:
May 30 7:30 am (regular meeting day/time)
June 27 7:30 am (regular meeting day/time)
August 8 7:30 am (combined July/August meeting)
September 26 7:30 am (regular meeting day/time)
October 31 7:30 am (regular meeting day/time)
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
14. Rides
for Seniors Presentation – Elaine Welch, Senior Helpline Services Staff – HANDOUT
– 20 minutes
Senior Helpline Services Staff will provide information about their Rides For Seniors Volunteer Driver Program.
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
15. Extension
of Measure AA Presentation – Nancy Skinner, Director Ward 1, East Bay Regional
Park District Staff – HANDOUT – 20 minutes
East Bay Regional Park District Staff will provide an update on the Extension of Measure AA, and its achievements.
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
16. Greenprint
Project – West County Regional Funds Request – Richmond Councilmember Jim
Rogers and EAH Housing – ATTACHMENTS – 15 minutes
Richmond City Councilmember Jim Rogers and EAH Housing will provide information on the Greenprint Project and the West County Regional Funds request.
Staff Recommendation: Board discussion and action as appropriate.
17. Correspondence/Other Information:
Incoming:
Email from Gene Skoropowski re: Capitol Corridor train ridership; 4.8.08.
Email from Robert McCleary: Transportation 2035 Plan Outreach Workshops; 4.15.08.
SWAT meeting summary; 4.11.08.
Trails for Richmond Action Committee Newsletter: The Bay Trail in Richmond; 04.18.08.
Outgoing:
Letter to Martin Engelmann: Additional comments - “Vision, Goals, and Strategies” section of the countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update (CTP).
“Decision near on tribe’s bid for Las Vegas-style casino;” March 30, 2008.
“Big trucks are riling Rodeo residents;” March 31, 2008.
“New ferry agency vows to create new routes;” April 1, 2008.
“Bullet train is fired up again;” April 6, 2008.
“District seeks funds to expand parks, trails;” April 7, 2008.
“City looks for ways to make road safer;” April 7, 2008
“Commission postpones decision on Chevron refinery upgrades;” April 10, 2008
Workshops/Conferences:
California’s Public & Community Transportation Conference & EXPO, Building Partnerships for the Future, November 4-7, 2008, Monterey, CA.
18. Other Business
ADJOURN TO
NEXT MEETING:
May 30, 2008