MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
WEST CONTRA COSTA
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 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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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
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least 48 hours in advance to make arrangements.
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meeting, as there may be attendees susceptible to environmental illnesses.
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meeting.
· 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.
3. Certificate of Recognition for Outgoing
Board Member Jerrold Parsons, WestCAT –
Chair Brown
***** CONSENT CALENDAR *****
4.
Minutes, Sign-In
Sheet, and Meeting Summary from the April 25, 2008 Meeting – ATTACHMENTS
The minutes, sign-in sheet, and meeting summary from the April 25, 2008 meeting are attached.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the April 25, 2008 meeting minutes.
5. Staff Reports – ATTACHMENTS
Staff reports from the Interim Executive Director, Project Managers, and Transportation Project Specialist for April are attached.
Staff Recommendation: Accept the reports.
6.
Potential
West County Casino Projects – ATTACHMENT
a.
The “Final Report – Phased Transportation Study for
Proposed Urban Casinos in
b. Update on the Point Molate project.
Staff Recommendation: For information only.
7. 2008
Summer Internship Program – ATTACHMENT
The attached Memorandum from
Project Manager
Staff Recommendation: For information only.
8.
Items Over
$10,000 – Street Smarts Traffic Safety Education Campaign Activities – ATTACHMENT
This invoice spans FY06-07 and FY07-08, and the expenditures were budgeted in both fiscal years.
Staff/TAC Recommendation: For information only.
9.
CCTA
Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) Representative
Each
regional committee in Contra Costa has three representatives on the CCTA
TCC. Steve Lawton (City of
Staff/TAC Recommendation: Approve the recommendation and forward contact information to CCTA staff.
10.
Cooperative
Funding Agreement for the Pinole to Hercules Bay Trail Gap Closure between
WCCTAC and the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) – ATTACHMENT
At the February 29, 2008 meeting, the Board approved an allocation of Subregional Transportation Mitigation Fee Program (STMP) funds from the “Bay Trail Gap Closure” Project for the environmental and geotechnical studies, preliminary design and cost estimate in the amount of $500,000. This Agreement provides the structure and funding mechanism for the project.
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement in substantially the same form as attached pending comments from WCCTAC Counsel and/or EBRPD.
11.
Funding
Announcement – I-80 ICM Project – Funds for Arterial/Transit Components –
ATTACHMENT
As noted on page two of the Traffic Light Synchronization Program list of recommended projects (Page 2), the arterial/transit components of the San Pablo Corridor (related to the I-80 ICM project) are recommended for funding in the amount of $21,400,000, thus completing a long process of obtaining full funding for the I-80 ICM project.
Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; for information only.
12. Proposal to Continue Consulting Services (Michael Bernick) – ATTACHMENT
Attached is a Letter Agreement with Michael Bernick for Continuation of Consulting Services on projects related to the TOD and Infill Housing Funds for FY 08-09.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Letter Agreement.
13.
Funding
Information – Federal Safe Routes to School and Transportation Fund for Clean
Air Regional (Competitive) Funds - ATTACHMENT
$46 million is currently available for Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Funds! Application deadline is July 18, 2008
Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; for information only.
14.
School Bus
Pass Project – 6 month Report - ATTACHMENT
The current School Bus Pass Project has entered into Phase 2 of the
implementation efforts. Currently 207 middle school students are
registered in the program. The program is being expanded to Free and
Reduced Lunch Program summer school students at Richmond High. It is hoped
that another 200 students will be added to
the existing program.
Staff Recommendation: No recommendation; for information only.
15.
Administrative
Policy for Sick Leave Sharing Plan - ATTACHMENT
Staff is proposing the Sick Leave Sharing Plan for Catastrophic Illness or Injury be added from the City of San Pablo Personnel Handbook, as it appears, with the exception of the effective period beginning at the end of probation, instead of after one year.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the addition to the WCCTAC
Personnel Policy.
***** END OF
CONSENT ITEMS *****
16. Board
Member Comments, Conference/Meeting Reports (AB 1234 Requirement), and
Announcements – 2 minutes per Board Member
17. Legal
Counsel Comments and Announcements – Up to 5 minutes
18. Verbal
Report from Interim Executive Director/Chair Executive Regarding Director Search
Process – 5 minutes
Chair
Staff Recommendation: Accept the report; additional follow-up as necessary.
19. Discussion
and Consideration of Repayment of $81,637.98 due to the City of San Pablo for
Unfunded Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) obligations and Other Post
Employment Benefits (OPEB) obligations – Staff – ATTACHMENT – 10 minutes
Board Treasurer, Bradley Ward, and Interim Executive Director, Mike Sakamoto will present their Staff Report on this item.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the reallocation of funds to mitigate the unfunded liability for PERS and OPEB as outlined in the Staff Report.
20.
Report on
State Budget and Impact on Transportation and Transit Funding – Michael Bernick
– HANDOUT - 20 minutes
Attached is a Memorandum from Michael Bernick, WCCTAC Consultant, regarding the State Budget and Impact on Transportation and Transit Funding.
Staff Recommendation: Accept
the report; additional follow-up as necessary.
21. Rides
for Seniors Presentation – Elaine Welch, Senior Helpline Services Staff –
HANDOUT – 15 minutes
Senior Helpline Services Staff will provide information about their Rides For Seniors Volunteer Driver Program.
Staff Recommendation: Accept the report; additional follow-up
as necessary.
22. Extension
of Measure AA Presentation –
East Bay Regional Park District Staff will provide an update on the Extension of Measure AA, and its achievements.
Staff Recommendation: Accept the report; additional follow-up as necessary.
23. Request from CCTA for WCCTAC support to advance $3.3M in Measure
J funds for the I-80 ICM Project – ATTACHMENT - CCTA Staff – 20 minutes
CCTA Staff will report on The California Transportation Commission (CTC) staff recommendations for project programming in the 2008 STIP.
Staff Recommendation: None; Potential Actions: 1) Approve a motion to support the CCTA recommendation to advance $4.9 million in Measure J funds for the I080 ICM Project; 2) Receive and File the request; 3) Table the matter; and, 4) Request additional information from staff.
24. Correspondence/Other Information:
Incoming:
Summary of SWAT meeting on April 7, 2008
Summary of TRANSPAC meeting on April 10, 2008
Letter of resignation from Jerrold Parsons, dated May 1, 2008
Outgoing:
“Join the crowd and bike to work;” 04.17.08
“These days, it really does pay to carpool;” 04.21.08
“San Pablo to pay off $5.6 million in unfunded retirement liabilities;” 04.21.08
“U.S. seeks tighter fuel mileage rules;” 04.22.08
“Berkeley has new accessible van available through City CarShare;” 04.23.08
“More states consider tolls on freeways amid budget deficits;” 04.23.08
“Staffers look at bus plan - Outreach specialists working to get student-transit passes;” The Contra Costa College Advocate; 04.23.08
“Public transit adjusts to surge in ridership;” 05.11.08
“BART to run slower for six to eight weeks;” 05.12.08
“Energizer stations fuel Bike to Work Day participants;” 05.12.08
“Hercules dumps plans for parking garage near waterfront;” 05.13.08
“No free rides on Spare the Air Thursday;” 05.14.08
“Word on the street: Traffic Congestion at eight-year high;” 05.14.08
“Air Quality District unveils new fleet for Bike-To-Work Day;” 05.14.08
“Youth bus fare increase idea raises alarm;” 05.19.08
“AC Transit to get an earful on fare hike ideas;” 05.19.08
“Bus fare increases spark rally;” 05.21.08
Workshops/Conferences:
“The
2008 Regional Livability Summit;” Coalition for a Livable Future, May 28, 2008,
in Portland, Oregon
25. Other
Business
ADJOURN TO
NEXT MEETING:
June 27, 2008