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TAMC

Regional Transportation Planning Agency - Local Transportation Commission
Monterey County Service Authority for Freeways & Expressways - Email: info@tamcmonterey.org

AGENDA

TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY

SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAYS EMERGENCIES

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MONTEREY COUNTY REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE

JOINT POWERS AGENCY

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Agricultural Center Conference Room

1428 Abbott Street

Salinas, California

**9:00 AM**

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	(Agendas are on display and are posted 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting at the Transportation Agency office and at these public libraries: Carmel, Monterey, Salinas Steinbeck Branch, Seaside, Prunedale, King City, Hartnell College, Monterey Peninsula College, and Cal State University Monterey Bay. Any person who has a question concerning an item on this agenda may call the Transportation Agency office at 831-775-0903 to make inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda.) The agenda and all enclosures are available on the Transportation Agency website: www.tamcmonterey.org, by clicking on Transportation Agency Board, meetings and agendas, click on agenda item and open it, click on report attachments listed at end of report.


	1.	QUORUM CHECK – CALL TO ORDER

Transportation Agency by-laws require a quorum of a minimum of 9 voting members, including a minimum of 7 city representatives and 1 county representative.

If you are unable to attend, please contact your alternate. Your courtesy to the other Transportation Agency Board members to assure a quorum is appreciated.


	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


	2.	PUBLIC COMMENTS


		Any person may address the Transportation Agency Board at this time. Presentations should not exceed three minutes, should be directed to an item NOT on today's agenda, and should be within the jurisdiction of the Transportation Agency Board. Though it is not required, the Transportation Agency Board appreciates your cooperation in completing a speaker request form available on the table at the entrance to the meeting room. Please give the completed form to the Transportation Agency Administrative Assistant. If you have handouts, please provide 30 copies for the entire Board before the meeting starts or email to Agency Administrative Assistant 24 hours in advance of the meeting.


	3.	CONSENT AGENDA


		Approve the staff recommendations for items listed below by majority vote with one motion. Any member may pull an item off the Consent Agenda to be moved to the end of the CONSENT AGENDA for discussion and action.


	4.	ADOPT a proclamation in recognition of National Public Works Week, May 19 through 25, 2019.
		- Hale
		The Transportation Agency for Monterey County's proclamation of the week of May 19 through 25, 2019 as National Public Works Week joins others from around California and the United State to pay tribute to our public works professional, engineers, managers and employees and recognize the substantial contributions they make to our community's health, safety, welfare and quality of life.
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	5.	RECEIVE an update on the results of the Measure X annual audit and compliance reporting for 2017/18.
		- Wright/Getzelman/Zeller
		The purpose of the Measure X annual audit is to confirm that the funding recipients -- TAMC, the County of Monterey and the twelve incorporated cities -- have complied with the voter-approved requirements specified in Ordinance 2016-01 for the Transportation Safety and Investment Plan. One of the responsibilities of the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee is to review the independent audits of the jurisdictions, and prepare and present an annual report regarding the administration of the program. A subcommittee of the Measure X Citizens Oversight Committee will present their findings and staff will provide information on the receipt and review of annual audit compliance data.
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	6.	APPROVE Resolution 2019-05 adopting the fiscal year 2019/20 budget and overall work program, and estimated budgets for fiscal years 2020/21 and 2021/22.
		- Goel/Muck
		This resolution indicates Board adoption of the final budget and overall work program as well as federal, state and local grant authorizations and certifications. The Board adopted the draft version of the budget and overall work program at its February meeting. This final version makes changes to reflect the latest information on revenues and expenditures, including the receipt of a new Safe Routes to Schools grant.
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	7.	RECEIVE reports from Transportation Providers: Caltrans Director's Report and Project Update - Gubbins Monterey Peninsula Airport - Sabo Monterey-Salinas Transit - Sedoryk Monterey Bay Air Resources District - Stedman
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	8.	Reports on meetings attended by Board Members at Transportation Agency expense, as required by state law.


	9.	RECEIVE reports on meetings attended by Board Members at Transportation Agency expense, as required by state law.
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	10.	Executive Director's Report.


	11.	Announcements and/or comments from Transportation Agency members on matters that they wish to put on future Transportation Agency agendas.


	12.	ADJOURN


	BEGINNING OF CONSENT AGENDA: Approve the staff recommendations for items listed below by majority vote with one motion. Any member may pull an item off the Consent Agenda to be moved to the end of the CONSENT AGENDA for discussion and action.


	1.	ADMINISTRATION and BUDGET


	3.	1.1	APPROVE minutes of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) the Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways, and the Monterey County Regional Development Impact Fee Joint Powers Agency for April 24, 2019.
			- Montiel

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	3.	1.2	ACCEPT the list of checks written for the month of April 2019 and credit card statements for the month of March 2019.
			-Delfino
			The list of checks and copies of credit card statements are submitted to the Transportation Agency Board each month in accordance with the recommendation from the Transportation Agency’s independent Certified Public Accountant to keep the Board informed about the Transportation Agency’s financial transactions.
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	3.	1.3	RECEIVE report on conferences or trainings attended by agency staff.
			- Muck
			Agency staff attend conferences or trainings at Agency expense that are pertinent to their roles in pursuing the Agency’s mission. These events allow the staff to stay current and participate in the development of transportation practices and policies related to their roles.
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	3.	1.4	Digital Recording and Broadcasting of Board Meetings: AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a contract with Access Monterey Peninsula to provide digital recording, production, broadcasting and live stream services of the Transportation Agency Board meetings for a three- year period effective July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2022; AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to make administrative changes to the contract if such changes does not increase the Agency's net cost, subject to approval by Agency counsel; AUTHORIZE the use of $50,400 from administration funds budgeted to this purpose; and, APPROVE sole source finding.
			- Wright
			The current contract agreement for digital recording, production, broadcasting and live stream services for the Transportation Agency Board meetings with Access Monterey Peninsula expires on June 30, 2019. This authorization seeks to enter into a new contract with Access Monterey Peninsula to provide these services from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022.
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	3.	1.5	ADOPT Policy for Reviewing Unsolicited Proposals.
			- Watson
			Occasionally, TAMC receives unsolicited proposals from consultants wishing to do business with TAMC or from companies interested in public-private partnerships and/or joint development. This Policy for Reviewing Unsolicited Proposals is designed to address those situations in a manner that is fair to all and of benefit to the Agency.
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	2.	BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT, and SOCIAL SERVICES


	3.	2.1	RELEASE the Measure X Senior & Disabled Transportation draft needs assessment and program guidelines for public review.
			- Castillo
			The purpose of the Measure X Senior & Disabled Transportation Program is to increase transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities to support their ability to live independently in their homes and communities. Five grant applications were funded for the first cycle of the program. The Transportation Agency is conducting a needs assessment in response to questions about the selection process and scoring criteria for Cycle 1. The purpose of the Assessment is to review the existing transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities in the County to determine the most effective way to spend Measure X funding for future grant cycles of the Senior & Disabled Transportation Program.
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	3.	PLANNING - No items this month


	4.	PROJECT DELIVERY and PROGRAMMING


	3.	4.1	Regional Surface Transportation Program Fair Share Allocation: APPROVE the request by the City of Carmel to program $42,875.86 in Regional Surface Transportation Program fair share funds to the Ocean Avenue Repaving project; and APPROVE amending Exhibit A of the local funding agreement to include this project and funding.
			- Zeller
			The Agency has distributed Regional Surface Transportation Program fair share funding by population to the local jurisdictions for a wide range of eligible transportation projects. Funding is available at the discretion of the local jurisdiction for their chosen projects, upon approval by the Transportation Agency Board.
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	3.	4.2	AUTHORIZE the use of $228,000 from State Freeway Service Patrol and Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways funding to continue temporary services.
			- Williamson
			The Agency currently operates the Freeway Service Patrol with four beats on three road segments. Beat 1 operates on Highway 101 from Airport Boulevard in Salinas to the San Benito County line. Beat 2 operates on State Route 1 from Rio Road in Carmel to Highway 183 in Castroville. The proposed task orders would continue the temporary Beat 3 on Highway 101 serving traffic from Airport Boulevard in Salinas to Main Street in Chualar, and continue the temporary Beat 4 service truck along the State Route 1 Beat 2 from Rio Road in Carmel to Highway 183 in Castroville for thirteen months.
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	3.	4.3	Monterey County Call Box Program: Verizon Wireless Contract Amendment No. 2: APPROVE contract Amendment No. 2 with Verizon Wireless extending the term of the agreement to December 31, 2019; AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute documentation necessary to enter into the updated Participating Addendum with NASPO Value Point (formerly Western States Contracting Alliance) and the State of California with respect to Verizon Wireless Communication and Equipment services; and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the contract and changes to the contract if such changes do not increase the Agency’s net cost, subject to approval by Agency Counsel.
			- Williamson
			In 2012, following a competitive procurement process, the Transportation Agency contracted with Verizon Wireless to provide digital cellular service for call boxes in Monterey County. The service contract with Verizon Wireless is subject to the terms of the user agreement with NASPO Value Point (formerly Western States Contracting Alliance) and the State of California with respect to Verizon Wireless Communication and Equipment services, which has been amended to extend service through December 31, 2019. This Amendment will bring the Agency’s contract into compliance with the updated NASPO Value Point agreement with Verizon Wireless.
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	5.	RAIL PROGRAM - No items this month


	6.	REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE - No items this month


7.		COMMITTEE MINUTES and CORRESPONDENCE


	3.	7.1	ACCEPT draft minutes of the Transportation Agency Committees: Executive Committee - May 1, 2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee - May 1, 2019 Technical Advisory Committee - May 2, 2019 Rail Policy Committee - May 6, 2019 Excellent Transportation Oversight Committee - no meeting
			- Rodriguez

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	3.	7.2	RECEIVE correspondence to and from TAMC for the month of May 2019.
			- Rodriguez

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	END OF CONSENT AGENDA


	ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Transportation Agency for Monterey County meeting will be on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Agricultural Center Conference Room 1428 Abbott Street Salinas, California 9:00 A.M.

Documents relating to an item on the open session that are distributed to the Board less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be available for public inspection at the Office of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, 55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA.

Documents distributed to the Agency Board at the meeting by staff will be available at the meeting; documents distributed to the Board by members of the public shall be made available after the meeting.

The Transportation Agency web site contains information from the Transportation Agency Resource Guide, including Transportation Agency Board members, Transportation Agency committee members, grant programs, etc. Visit us at: http://www.tamcmonterey.org.

Transportation Agency for Monterey County

55-B Plaza Circle, Salinas, CA 93901-2902

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TEL: 831-775-0903

FAX: 831-775-0897


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