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, April 28, 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:
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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.

PRESENT Transportation Agency Employee of the Quarter to Ariana Green.

- Hale
Ariana Green, Principal Transportation Planner has been selected by her colleagues at the Transportation Agency for Monterey County as the Employee of the Quarter for January 1 – March 31, 2021.
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5.ADOPT Proclamation for 2021 National Public Works Week.
- Hale
The Transportation Agency for Monterey County's proclamation of the week of May 16 through 22 as National Public Works Week joins others from around California and the United States to pay tribute to our public works planners, engineers, managers, administrative staff and operators in recognition of the substantial contributions they make to our community’s health, safety, and quality of life.
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6.

RECEIVE presentation on the Measure X Third Year Audit (FY19/2020) results and the Measure X Annual Report.  

- Wright/Meister
One of the responsibilities of the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee is to conduct independent audits of the revenues and expenditure of Measure X funds and to prepare & present annual reports regarding the administration of the program. The audit subcommittee of the Measure X Citizens Oversight Committee conducted the third year audit (FY 19/2020), prepared the annual report and will present their findings to the Board of Directors.   
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7.RECEIVE information on Draft Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to submit comments on the plan and its potential impact on the delivery of the region's priority projects.
- Jacobsen / Zeller
On March 10, 2021, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) unveiled the draft Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI). The plan details how the state recommends investing billions of discretionary transportation dollars annually to aggressively combat and adapt to climate change while supporting public health, safety and equity.
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8.

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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9.

PUBLIC COMMENT on the Closed Session;

 

CLOSED SESSION:

 

Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), the Board will confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation:

 

  1. TAMC v. Rodney Karl Neubert and Susan Greco-Neubert, et al., Court Number 20CV000457
  2. TAMC v. The Baillie Family Limited Partnership, et al., Court Number 20CV000455
  3. TAMC v. Joyce M. Selby and Cheryl Latimer, et al., Court Number 20CV000456

 

RECONVENE in open session and report any actions taken.

- Zeller
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10.

CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to Government Code section §54957, the Board of Directors will confer concerning public employment appointment.

 

Reconvene in open session and report any actions taken.

- Goel/Hansen
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11.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 March 24, 2021.
- Rodriguez
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3.1.2

ACCEPT the list of checks written for March 2021 and credit card statements for the months of February 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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3.1.3RECEIVE 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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2.BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT, and SOCIAL SERVICES
3.2.1

Federal Land Access Program Grant Application

  1. ADOPT Resolution 2021-03 authorizing the Executive Director to apply for funding and execute agreements with the Federal Highway Administration for Federal Lands Access Program grant funds for the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway project; and
  2. AUTHORIZE an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 in Measure X funding as a the grant match. 
- Jacobsen
The Federal Highway Administration has issued a call for projects for the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP).  Staff recommends pursuing these funds for a segment of the Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway connecting the Cal State Monterey Bay campus with the Fort Ord National Monument. 
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3.2.2APPROVE Resolution 2021-02 designating the Transportation Agency's allocation of $453,830 for FY 2020/21 Low Carbon Transit Operation funds to the Monterey-Salinas Transit District for electric bus charging infrastructure, and zero emission bus purchase and fleet-wide transition to renewable diesel, and authorizing the Executive Director to execute agreements necessary to transfer funds to Monterey Salinas Transit. 
- Jacobsen
The California Legislature established the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program to distribute cap and trade funds to implement transit priority projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities. Program funds are distributed to regional transportation planning agencies based on population and to transit agencies based on transit operator revenues. The Transportation Agency's allocation of Program funds is $453,830 and Monterey-Salinas Transit's allocation is $141,089 for a Monterey County total of $594,919. 
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3.2.3

Local Access Fund Administrator 

  1. APPROVE the Trasnportation Agency submitting application to serve as the Local Access Fund Administrator for access fees to improve the accessibility of transportation for persons with disabilities in Monterey County; and
  2. ADOPT Resolution 2021-04 authorizing the Agency to serve as the Local Access Fund Administrator for Monterey County, if approved by the California Public Utilities Commission.
- Jacobsen

Under Decision 19-06-033 of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), transportation network companies (such as Uber and Lyft) are required to collect an "access fee" that will be distributed to "access providers" to create more transportation accessibility for persons with disabilities, including persons who need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Regional Transportation Planning Agencies, such as TAMC, are eligible to serve as the Local Access Fund Administrator, responsible for distributing the funds through a competitive grant program. The Agency must submit an application and Board Resolution to the CPUC by May 1, 2021 in order to serve as the Local Access Fund Administrator for Monterey County. 

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3.2.4APPROVE the appointment of Mr. Sloan Campi to serve as Monterey-Salinas Transit's primary representative on the TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee. 
- Jacobsen
The Board appoints agency representatives on an as-needed basis to serve on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee to advise staff on bicycle and pedestrian transportation issues and make recommendations to the TAMC Board. 
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3.PLANNING
3.3.1

Monterey County Regional Conservation Investment Strategy

  1. DETERMINE that approval of the Monterey County Regional Conservation Investment Strategy is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Resources Code Section 21102, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (feasibility plans);
  2. APPROVE the Monterey County Regional Conservation Investment Strategy, the Transportation Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, and the Transportation Impacts and Mitigation Needs Assessment.
- 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 final draft of the Strategy is ready for approval and submission to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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3.3.2

RECEIVE update on state and federal legislative activities and ADOPT positions on proposed legislation.

- Watson

This report presents state and federal legislative updates and proposed legislation for the Board to adopt positions of support or opposition. The Executive Committee discussed and recommended these positions at their April 7 meeting. This report includes the itinerary and talking points from the Central Coast Coalition legislative day on March 12, as reported at the March Board meeting.

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4.PROJECT DELIVERY and PROGRAMMING
3.4.1

APPROVE the appointment of Robin Lee to serve as the alternate pedestrian advocate, representing  Communities for Sustainable Monterey County, and Gabriella Ulloa to serve as the alternate youth representative on the Measure X Transportation Safety & Investment Plan Citizens Oversight Committee.

- Wright

The Transportation Safety & Investment Plan Policies calls for the formation of a Citizens Oversight Committee representing a diverse range of community interests. Representatives of these interests must be nominated by their organizations and appointed to serve on the Citizens Oversight Committee by the Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors.

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3.4.2

Regional Surface Transportation Program Fair Share Allocation:

  1. APPROVE the request by the County of Monterey to program Regional Surface Transportation Program fair share funds to the Moss Landing Trail Project in the amount of $980,733.32; 
  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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3.4.3RECEIVE update on the quarterly Measure X revenue forecasts.
- Zeller
Measure X’s receipts from October through December 2020 were 4.1% below the fourth sales period in 2019, however revenues for fiscal year 2020/21 are expected to come in higher than prior forecasts.  Included with the staff report are revenue estimates by jurisdiction through fiscal year 2022/23.
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5.RAIL PROGRAM
3.5.1

Salinas Rail Project - Union Pacific Railroad Capacity Model Reimbursement Agreement:

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to conduct a capacity analysis for the Monterey County Rail Extension Kick-Start project, in an amount not to exceed $50,000;
  2. AUTHORIZE the use of Regional Surface Transportation Planning funds for this purpose; and
  3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to take such other further actions as may be necessary to fulfill the intent of the agreement, including approvals of future modifications or amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of work, or change the approved contract term or amount.
- Watson

Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is the owner of the coast mainline tracks, upon which TAMC is proposing passenger rail service via the Monterey County Rail Extension Kick Start project. UPRR requires passenger rail projects to conduct a capacity model analysis of the corridor to outline capacity improvements that may be needed to support the increase in rail service.

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3.5.2

Salinas Rail Project Packages 2 & 3 - HDR Engineering Contract Amendment #1:

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute contract amendment #1 with HDR Engineering Inc., subject to approval by Agency Counsel, in an amount not to exceed $467,456, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,654,672, to complete the design work for Package 2, Salinas layover facility and Package 3, Gilroy track connections;
  2. AUTHORIZE the use of reserves or state funds budgeted to this project that may become available;
  3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to take such other further actions as may be necessary to fulfill the intent of the contract, including approvals of future modifications or amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of work, or change the approved contract term or amount; and
  4. APPROVE sole source finding.
- Watson

The Salinas Rail Extension Kick Start Project, package 2 (Salinas layover facility) and package 3 (Gilroy track connections) are at 75% design. HDR Engineering, Inc. was originally hired for this work in April 2020 after a formal Request for Proposals process. The contract now needs to be amended to add funding to the contract for the following unforeseen activities: design overflow parking lot near the layover facility, perform right-of-way investigations in Gilroy, update the Stormwater Control Plan based on revised designs, update hazardous materials analyses, conduct traffic analysis in Gilroy, and update site evaluation for burrowing owls. Staff recommends a sole source finding for this proposed amendment #1 based on the related nature of the tasks and efficiencies involved.

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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:

- Rodriguez
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3.7.2

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

- Rodriguez
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Transportation Agency for Monterey County meeting will be on
Wednesday,  May 26, 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.