ACCEPT the list of checks written for April 2021 and credit card statements for the month of March 2021.

Alvarez Technology Group - Manage IT Services Contract Amendment #2:

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute contract amendment #2 with Alvarez Technology Group for the Agency's managed IT services contract to increase the budget by $25,600 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $176,200 over the remaining term of the agreement ending December 31, 2024 to cover additional cybersecurity services, pending Agency Counsel approval;
2. AUTHORIZE the use of funds from the approved budget for this project;
3. FIND that this amendment is justified as a sole source due to the efficiencies that support award to the existing consultant as a logical follow-on to work already in progress under a competitively awarded contract; and
4. 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.

Federal Funds for Rural Transit and Intercity Bus Operations:

1. APPROVE the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Program of Projects in the amount of $684,885 for Monterey-Salinas Transit service on rural transit routes; and
2. APPROVE Monterey-Salinas Transit's application in the amount of $1,810,666 for bus operations under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) through the Section 5311 program; and
3. APPROVE Federal Transit Administration Section 5311(f) Program of Projects in the amount of $209,820 for Monterey-Salinas Transit service on MST Line 84: Soledad-Paso Robles; and
4. ADOPT Resolution 2021-06 and Resolution 2021-07  authorizing funding under the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 and Section 5311(f) programs; and
5. RATIFY the Executive Director's signature on the Regional Agency Certifications and Assurances for the Program of Projects.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee Appointments

1. APPROVE the appointment of Pete Scudder to serve as Monterey County Supervisor District 2's primary representative on the TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee; and
2. APPROVE the appointment of Gino Garcia to serve as the City of Monterey's primary representative on the TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee. 

Salinas Safe Routes to School Plan Contract Amendment

1. APPROVE Amendment #1 to the Salinas Safe Routes to School Contract with Ecology Action extending the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023 and adding an additional not-to-exceed amount of $97,200 changing the total budget from $690,000 to $787,200; and
2. AUTHORIZE Executive Director to make administrative changes to the contract if such changes do not increase the Agency's net cost, subject to approval by Agency counsel.

Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL) - Measure X Sales Tax Forecasting and Auditing Contract Amendment #1:

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute contract amendment #1 with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL) for the Agency's Measure X sales tax forecasting and auditing service to extend the term for an additional three years and increase the budget  by $27,000 for a new total contract budget of $54,000;
2. AUTHORIZE the use of funds from the approved budget for this project;
3. FIND that this amendment is justified as a sole source due to the efficiencies that support award to the existing consultant as a logical follow-on to work already in progress under a competitively awarded contract; and
4. 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.

Federal Legislative Advocate Contract

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute contract with Alcalde & Fay, subject to approval by Agency Counsel, in an amount not to exceed $201,850, to provide federal legislative advocacy services for the period from June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024; 
2. APPROVE the use of Reserve funds budgeted to this purpose; and 
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.

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

Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity 

1. AUTHORIZE staff to submit Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant application for the Scenic Route 68 Corridor Improvements project; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to accept grant funds, if awarded.

MY Town Contract Extension

1. APPROVE Amendment #1 to the MY Town contract with Monterey Youth Museum extending the term of the Agreement from May 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022; and
2. AUTHORIZE Executive Director to make administrative changes to the contract if such changes do not increase the Agency's net cost, subject to approval by Agency counsel.

US 101 South of Salinas Expressway to Freeway Conversion Concept Analysis Contract Amendment #1:

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute contract Amendment #1 with GHD, subject to approval by Agency Counsel, to extend the term of the contract to from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022 and increase the contract amount by $29,935, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $551,448, to complete concept analysis design work;
2. AUTHORIZE the use of $29,935 of Measure X funds budgeted to this purpose; and
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.

Freeway Service Patrol Service Contracts:

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute contracts with California Towing  and Transport for an amount not to exceed $1,400,915.00 to provide services for the Freeway Service Patrol program, for the period ending June 30, 2025;
2. APPROVE the use of $1,400,915.00 in State Freeway Service Patrol funds and Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways funds budgeted 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 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.

Monterey Branch Line Easement to Seaside County Sanitation District

1. APPROVE the Sewer Easement Agreement with the Seaside County Sanitation District regarding a non-exclusive permanent and perpetual utility easement, subject to approval by Agency counsel;
2. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the Sewer Easement Agreement and to take such other future actions as may be necessary to fulfill the intent of the Sewer Easement Agreement including approvals of future modifications or amendments that do not significantly alter the terms of the approved Sewer Easement Agreement;
3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the grant of a non-exclusive utility easement over a portion of the Monterey Branch Line between Holly Street and Del Monte Boulevard with the Seaside County Sanitation District; and 
4. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to take such other future actions as may be necessary to fulfill the intent of the non-exclusive utility easement including approvals of future modifications or amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of work, or significantly change the approved easement term or amount.

RECEIVE update on the Monterey Bay Area Rail Network Integration Study, and APPROVE making the draft study available for public review.

APPROVE Resolution 2021-08 authorizing the Executive Director to execute a Master Agreement for State Funded Transit Projects with Caltrans for funding for Monterey County rail projects, which will replace the prior Master Agreement that expires July 11, 2021, and subsequent funding allocation specific Program Supplements, pending approval by Agency Counsel.

ACCEPT draft minutes of the Transportation Agency Committees:

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