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, March 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

OR

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.APPROVE the programming of federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 funds that are distributed through the State Transportation Improvement Program to the State Route 156 / Castroville Boulevard improvement project.
- Zeller
Projections show that TAMC will receive $2.2 million to $4.5 million in federal stimulus funds through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021.  To receive these funds in next fiscal year, the California Transportation Commission is asking for Agencies to submit their programming request by mid-April 2021.
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5.

State and Federal Legislative Update:

  1. RECEIVE update on legislative activities;
  2. ADOPT positions on proposed legislation; and
  3. AUTHORIZE staff to publish a Request for Qualifications to hire a federal advocate in Washington, DC, to assist in securing federal funding for Agency priority projects.  
- Watson

This report presents state and federal legislative updates and proposed legislation for the Board to consider adopting positions of support or opposition. On March 3, 2021, the Executive Committee recommended positions on the proposed legislation and recommended the Board direct staff to hire a federal legislative analyst.

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6.

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
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7.

CLOSED SESSION:
Public Employment pursuant to Government Code section §54957, the Board of Directors will confer concerning employment contract with the Agency’s Executive Director.

 

Reconvene in open session and report any actions taken.

- Goel/Hansen
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8.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
3.1.1APPROVE the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board draft minutes of February 24, 2021.
- Rodriguez
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3.1.2

ACCEPT the list of checks written for February 2021 and credit card statements for the month of January 2021.

- 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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2.BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT, and SOCIAL SERVICES
3.2.1

Pedestrian and Bicycle Wayfinding Program Regional Funding Agreement:

  1.  APPROVE the Wayfinding Regional Funding Agreement template;
  2.  AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to sign a Wayfinding Funding Agreement with the participating Jurisdictions; and 
  3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to take such other further actions as may be necessary to fulfill the Intent of the Wayfinding Regional Funding Agreement, including approvals of future modifications or amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of work, or change the approved purpose of the agreement. 
- Williamson
Authorization to execute funding agreements with the various jurisdictions throughout Monterey County will allow the Agency to install approximately 920 directional wayfinding, distance and confirmation signs throughout the county to promote the use of 369 miles of safe routes by bicycles and pedestrians. The funding agreement outlines the responsibilities of the Transportation Agency and the underlying jurisdictions required to implement the project. 
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3.PLANNING
3.3.1

RECEIVE update on the draft Monterey County Regional Conservation Investment Strategy.

- Zeller

The Monterey County Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS) identifies conservation strategies with co-benefits to transportation infrastructure climate resiliency and public safety, and then proposes ways to implement those strategies as advance mitigation for the transportation improvements. The draft of the Strategy was released for public review and the Agency is responding to comments.

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4.PROJECT DELIVERY and PROGRAMMING
3.4.1

Freeway Service Patrol Request for Proposals:

  1. APPROVE the scope of work for the request for proposals for Freeway Service Patrol, subject to legal counsel approval;
  2. AUTHORIZE staff to publish the request for proposals and return to the Board of Directors with a recommendation for approval of a consultant, including the final scope of work;
  3. APPROVE the use of State Funds, and Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways funds for Freeway Service Patrol; and
  4. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to take such further actions as may be necessary to fulfill the intent of the program, including modifications that do not significantly alter the scope of work.
- Williamson

The Transportation Agency’s Freeway Service Patrol contracts with the current tow operator expire in June of 2021.  The Request for Proposals is to seek tow operator(s) to provide service for the next four fiscal years.

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3.4.2

Regional Surface Transportation Program Fair Share Allocation:

  1. APPROVE the request by the City of Seaside to program Regional Surface Transportation Program fair share funds to the following projects:
    • ATP Grant Application Assistance - Broadway Ave Corridor in the amount of $9,435;
    • Engineering and Traffic Survey in the amount of $75,000;
    • Pavement Management Program Update in the amount of $50,000; and
    • Pavement Rehabilitation - Design and Construction in the amount of $70,286.24
  2. APPROVE amending Exhibit A of the local funding agreement to include these projects 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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3.4.3

On-Call Property Clean-up Services Request for Proposals:

  1. APPROVE the scope of work for the request for proposals for on-call property clean-up services, subject to legal counsel approval;
  2. AUTHORIZE staff to publish the request for proposals and return to the Board of Directors with a recommendation for approval of a consultant, including the final scope of work;
  3. APPROVE the use of Right-of-Way Lease Revenue funds for on-call property clean-up services; and
  4. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to take such further actions as may be necessary to fulfill the intent of the program, including modifications that do not significantly alter the scope of work.
- Williamson
The Transportation Agency, as part of its management of Agency-owned property, is looking to provide on-call property clean-up services along the Monterey Branch Line and on properties at the former Fort Ord military base in Marina.
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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:

- Rodriguez
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3.7.2

RECEIVE correspondence to and from TAMC for the month of March 2021.

- Rodriguez
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Transportation Agency for Monterey County meeting will be on
Wednesday,  April 28, 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.