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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

**9:00 AM**

REMOTE CONFERENCING ONLY

There will be NO physical location of the meeting.

Please see all the special meeting instructions at the end of the agenda.

Join meeting online at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/446951513?pwd=QmNUODRtdXlCSEFxLzlXVmhoY21yUT09

By teleconference at: +1 669 900 6833

Meeting ID: 446 951 513
Password: 194463


	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 member of the public may address the Board on any item not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Board. Under this item, each member of the public is allowed three minutes to address concerns. Comments in items on this agenda may be given when that agenda item is discussed. Persons who wish to address the Board for public comment or on an item on the agenda are encouraged to submit comments in writing to Maria at maria@tamcmonterey.org by 5:00 pm the Monday before the meeting, and such comments will be distributed to the Board before 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.	Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing RECEIVE presentation on the unmet transit needs process; OPEN public hearing on unmet transit needs; RECEIVE public comment; and CLOSE the public hearing.
		- Jacobsen
		In its role as the Transportation Development Act fund administrator, the Transportation Agency annually seeks public input to identify unmet transit needs in Monterey County prior to allocating Local Transportation Funds.
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	5.	Draft Overall Work Program, Budget and Integrated Funding Plan AUTHORIZE Executive Director to submit the draft fiscal year 21/22 budget and Overall Work Program to Caltrans for initial review; PROVIDE direction and guidance to staff on the three-year budget for fiscal years 21/22 through 23/24, the Overall Work Program for fiscal year 21/22, and the 2021 Integrated Funding Plan; and DIRECT the Executive Director to bring the final three-year budget, one-year Overall Work Program, and the Integrated Funding Plan back to the Board on May 26, 2021 for approval.
		- Goel/Muck
		Authorization to submit the draft budget and work program for fiscal year 21/22 is necessary to meet Caltrans' review deadline. The Agency's Overall Work Program describes the activities that the Agency will undertake during the next fiscal year, and provides the basis for the 2021/22 budget. The Integrated Funding Plan provides a summary of regional projects and programs the Agency is currently working on.
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	6.	RECEIVE report on Traffic Safety Play to Learn Kits.
		- Green
		TAMC contracted with MY Museum to develop 2,500 "Play To Learn Kits" containing engaging and educational activities for children and families to learn about safe routes to school, traffic safety, transportation design and mitigation and healthy living through active transportation. Blue Zones has contributed funding for an additional 400 kits. The kits will be distributed countywide and prioritize families who lack adequate nighttime housing, have special needs students or are in quarantine.
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	7.	PUBLIC COMMENT on the Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Committee will confer with legal counsel regarding real property negotiations regarding Agency owned property in the City of Marina adjacent to 8th Street and State Route 1. RECONVENE in open session and report any actions taken.
		- Muck

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RECEIVE reports from Transportation Providers:

Caltrans Director's Report and Project Update - Eades
Monterey Peninsula Airport - Sabo
Monterey-Salinas Transit - Sedoryk
Monterey Bay Air Resources District - Stedman


	9.	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 the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board draft minutes of January 27, 2021.
			- Rodriguez

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	3.	1.2	ACCEPT the list of checks written for January 2021 and credit card statements for the month of December 2020.
			- 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 list of contracts awarded under $50,000.
			- Goel
			The list of contracts awarded by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County for services under $50,000 approved by the Executive Director is submitted each month in accordance with the Agency's Procurement Policies to keep the Board informed.
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	3.	1.4	APPROVE calendar year 2021 revised schedule of meetings for Agency Executive Committee which changes the meeting start time to 8:30 am.
			- Rodriguez
			In December of every year, the Agency Board approves a schedule of meetings for the following year. The Executive Committee discussed the fact that there is now a conflicting meeting at 10 am on Wednesdays. A suggestion was made to move the Executive Committee meeting from 9:00 am to 8:30 am. The dates would remain the same.
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	2.	BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT, and SOCIAL SERVICES


	3.	2.1	ADOPT Resolution 2021-01 apportioning $18,342,184 in Fiscal Year 2021-22 Local Transportation Funds to Monterey-Salinas Transit Agency, as specified.
			- Jacobsen
			The Transportation Agency is responsible for administering Local Transportation Funds in Monterey County pursuant to the California Transportation Development Act. The Local Transportation Fund is a designated source of funding for planning, bicycle and pedestrian projects, and public transit. Each February, the Transportation Agency apportions (i.e. estimates) the funds expected to be available in the next fiscal year, so that Monterey-Salinas Transit can budget for the coming year, and distributes the funds in June.
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	3.	PLANNING - No items this month


	4.	PROJECT DELIVERY and PROGRAMMING


	3.	4.1	AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a Senate Bill 1 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Baseline Agreement, pending Agency Counsel approval, to receive grant funding for the State Route 156 Castroville Boulevard Interchange project.
			- Jacobsen
			Caltrans and the Transportation Agency were awarded $20 million in Senate Bill 1 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program funds for the State Route 156 Castroville Boulevard Interchange project. In order to receive funds, Caltrans and the Agency are required to enter into a Baseline Agreement with the California Transportation Commission.
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	3.	4.2	APPROVE allocating $35,000 of Regional Surface Transportation Program reserve funds for the North Fremont Gap Closure project in the City of Monterey.
			- Zeller
			Agency staff is seeking to utilize Surface Transportation Program Block Grant (formerly Regional Surface Transportation Program) reserve funds to fund additional pedestrian and bicycle safety features as part of the City of Monterey's North Fremont Gap Closure project.
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	3.	4.3	RECEIVE the Call Box Annual Report for Fiscal Years 2018 - 2019 and 2019 - 2020.
			- Williamson
			The Call Box Annual Report provides an overview of the program and its performance during the fiscal year.
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	3.	4.4	AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to issue a letter to the County of Monterey in support of its Proclamation of a Local Emergency caused by the atmospheric river events that occurred from January 26, 2021 through February 5, 2021.
			- Hale
			This letter of support can assist the County in its efforts to obtain federal and state emergency funding for public infrastructure repair.
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	5.	RAIL PROGRAM


	3.	5.1	Monterey Branch Line Recreational Use Handcar Lease Agreement DETERMINE that approval of a Lease Agreement with the Museum of Handcar Technology LLC for a temporary use of the Monterey Branch Line right-of-way for a demonstration project for a possible recreational enterprise during the summer or fall of 2021 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Resources Code Section 21084 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15306 (Information Collection); APPROVE the Lease Agreement; AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the Lease Agreement; and AUTHORIZE staff to file a Notice of Exemption on the Lease Agreement.
			- Watson
			On January 6, 2021, the Executive Committee directed staff to negotiate a lease agreement with the Museum of Handcar Technology LLC ("Handcar Tours") for a proof of concept recreational handcar demonstration project on three miles of the Monterey Branch Line.
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	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 - draft minutes of February 3, 2021 Rail Policy Committee - draft minutes of February 1, 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee - draft minutes of February 3, 2021 Technical Advisory Committee - draft minutes of February 4, 2021 Excellent Transportation Oversight Committee - minutes for February 16, 2021 meeting will be included in the March TAMC packet
			- Rodriguez

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	3.	7.2	RECEIVE correspondence to and from TAMC for the month of February 2021.
			- Rodriguez

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	END OF CONSENT AGENDA



	ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Transportation Agency for Monterey County meeting will be on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 9:00 A.M.

Important Meeting Information

Remote Meetings: On March 12, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-20, which enhances State and Local Governments ability to respond to COVID-19 Pandemic based on Guidance for Gatherings issued by the California Department of Public Health. The Executive Order specifically allows local legislative bodies to hold meetings via teleconference and to make meetings accessible electronically, in order to protect public health. The public is strongly encouraged to use the Zoom app for best reception. Prior to the meeting, participants should download the Zoom app at: https://zoom.us/download. A link to simplified instruction for the use of the Zoom app is: https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2018/07/03/video-communications-best-practice-guide/.

Remote Meeting Public Comment: Due to current circumstances, there may be limited opportunity to provide verbal comments during the meeting. Persons who wish to address the Board for public comment or on an item on the agenda are encouraged to submit comments in writing to maria@tamcmonterey.org by 5:00pm the Monday before the meeting. Such comments will be distributed to the Board before the meeting. Members of the public participating by Zoom are instructed to be on mute during the proceedings and to speak only when public comment is allowed, after requesting and receiving recognition from the Chair.

Agenda Packet and Documents: Any person who has a question concerning an item on this agenda may call or email the Agency office to make inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Complete agenda packets are on display online at the Transportation Agency for Monterey County website. Documents relating to an item on the open session that are distributed to the Committee less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be available for public review at the Agency website. Agency contact information is as follows:

Transportation Agency for Monterey County

www.tamcmonterey.org

Office is closed an all employees are working remotely until further notice

TEL: 831-775-0903

EMAIL: info@tamcmonterey.org

Agenda Items: The agenda will be prepared by Agency staff and will close at noon nine (9) working days before the regular meeting. Any member of the Board may request in writing an item to appear on the agenda. The request shall be made by the agenda deadline and any supporting papers must be furnished by that time or be readily available.

Alternative Agenda Format and Auxiliary Aids: If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals requesting a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, may contact Transportation Agency staff at 831-775-0903. Auxiliary aids or services include wheelchair accessible facilities, sign language interpreters, Spanish language interpreters, and printed materials in large print, Braille or on disk. These requests may be made by a person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting and should be made at least 72 hours before the meeting. All reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate the request.