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TAMC

Regional Transportation Planning Agency - Local Transportation Commission
Monterey County Service Authority for Freeways & Expressways - Email: info@tamcmotnerey.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, April 26, 2017

Agricultural Center Conference Room

1428 Abbott Street

Salinas, California

**9:00 AM**


	(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.


		REGULAR AGENDA


	4.	PRESENTATION of the Transportation Agency Employee of the Quarter recognition to Hank Myers.
		- Hale
		Hank Myers, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer has been selected by the employees of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County as the Employee of the Quarter for January 1, 2017 – March 31. 2017.
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	5.	SR 68 Scenic Highway Plan: RECEIVE update on the SR 68 Scenic Highway Plan; and PROVIDE comments on the draft corridor improvement concepts.
		-Leonard
		The SR 68 Scenic Highway Plan will evaluate current and future travel patterns between Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula, the feasibility of affordable mid-term operational and capacity improvements in the SR 68 corridor in context to other planned regional improvements, and the potential for wildlife connectivity enhancements.
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	6.	APPROVE the technical report recommending updated projects and fee allocation scenarios to be sent to the Fort Ord Reuse Authority for incorporation into the 2017 FORA Fee Reallocation Study Update.
		- Zeller
		The Fort Ord Reuse Authority has requested the Transportation Agency to review, analyze, and adjust the transportation obligations defined in the Base Reuse Plan as part of a 2017 Fee Reallocation Study Update. The technical report provides recommendations for updating the project list in the Fort Ord Reuse Authority Capital Improvement Program and scenarios for the distribution of fee revenues for FORA consideration.
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	7.	APPROVE Amendment #1 to the agreement with the County of Monterey to extend the rental term of Agency-owned 20 West Market Street, Salinas, California until June 30, 2017 with the option to extend on a month to month basis until December 31, 2017, pending legal counsel approval.
		- Zeller
		Transportation Agency staff is currently leasing the Agency-owned building at 20 West Market Street, Salinas to the County of Monterey for use as a temporary homeless warming shelter. The proposed lease agreement with the County, which would expires on April 30, 2017. The County has requested to extend the term of the lease agreement.
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	8.	RECEIVE state legislative update and RATIFY or ADOPT positions on bills of interest to the Agency.
		- Watson/Arriaga
		Senate Bill 1, a major transportation funding measure, was recently approved by the State Senate. Also, several new transportation-related bills are moving forward in the State Legislature.
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	9.	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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	10.	Reports on meetings attended by Board Members at Transportation Agency expense, as required by state law.


	11.	Executive Director's Report.


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


	13.	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 March 22, 2017.
			-Rodriguez

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	3.	1.2	ACCEPT the list of checks written for the month of March 2017 and credit card statements for the month of February 2017.
			- 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 independent Certified Public Accountant to keep the Board informed about the Agency’s financial transactions.
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	3.	1.3	RECEIVE report on conferences or trainings attended by agency staff.
			-Muck
			Agency staff occasionally attends 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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	2.	BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT, and SOCIAL SERVICES


	3.	2.1	Federal Transit Grant Section 5310 for Monterey-Salinas Transit buses: ACCEPT Monterey-Salinas Transit's Federal transit grant application for 14 bus replacements for its RIDES paratransit service for the elederly and persons with disabilities; and ADOPT Resolution 2017-14 approving a regional priority project list for submission to the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 program; and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to sign certifications and assurance and submit applications, regional priority list and required documentation to Caltrans.
			- Murillo
			The Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 program provides competitive grants for capital and operating costs associated with transportation serving the elderly and people with disabilities. The Transportation Agency is responsible for accepting and scoring the FTA 5310 grant applications, and submitting applications to the state for funding. The Transportation Agency's actions do not approve funding or projects, but assist the FTA/Caltrans in making those determinations.
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	3.	2.2	ADOPT Resolution 2017-13 authorizing the Executive Director to apply for funding and execute agreements with the Federal Highway Administration for Federal Lands Access Program grant funds.
			- Murillo
			The Federal Highway Administration issued a call for projects for the Federal Lands Access Program that will provide access to federal lands. Staff recommends pursuing these funds for a segment of the Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway connecting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to the Fort Ord National Monument. Receipt of the grant will facilitate environmental review of the entire FORTAG Project and will focus on an important segment.
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	3.	PLANNING


	3.	3.1	RECEIVE Federal Legislative Update.
			- Watson
			President Trump presented a draft budget proposal on March 15 with dramatic cuts to transportation. This report presents a summary of those proposed cuts.
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	3.	3.2	2018 Regional Transportation Plan Final Project List RECEIVE update on development of the 2018 Regional Transportation Plan; and APPROVE a Final Project List to be studied as part of the 2018 Regional Transportation Plan
			-Leonard
			The Transportation Agency adopts a Regional Transportation Plan every four years to provide a basis for allocating state and federal funding to transportation projects in Monterey County. The next update is due by June 2018. The Agency prepares the plan in coordination with the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) to be consistent with a Sustainable Communities Strategy adopted by AMBAG for the Monterey Bay Area. The project list is a key element for these plans.
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	4.	PROJECT DELIVERY and PROGRAMMING


	3.	4.1	APPROVE proposed Bylaws for the eXcellent Transportation Oversight Committee;and APPROVE additional nominees for the eXcellent Transportation Oversight Committee.
			-Wright
			The Policies & Project Descriptions for the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan states that a Citizens Oversight Committee shall be established to ensure that the Plan is implemented as approved by voters. The Bylaws proposed in this staff report will govern the way the committee functions and assist them in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities. Also, additional committee members have been added per Board direction.
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	5.	RAIL PROGRAM


	3.	5.1	AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a contract amendment with HDR to extend the time to complete the federal environmental review of the Salinas-San Jose Coast Rail Line to June 30, 2018, at no additional cost.
			- Watson
			The Agency contracted with HDR to complete the federal environmental review of the Salinas-San Jose Coast Rail Line on October 28, 2015. The project has been delayed by longer partner agency review times beyond what had been anticipated in the original contract schedule, and the current schedule shows final document approval in Spring 2018. Staff recommends a 12-month extension of the contract to June 30, 2018 to allow for additional time to complete the work.
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	6.	REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE


	3.	6.1	APPROVE release of Request for Proposals for the 2018 Regional Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update.
			- Zeller
			In 2008, the 12 cities and the County adopted a regional development impact fee and formed a Joint Powers Authority to administer the program, in order to assure that new development pays for its impacts on the regional transportation network. As the administering agency, TAMC is required to update the regional fee program nexus study by August, 2018.
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7.		COMMITTEE MINUTES - CORRESPONDENCE


	3.	7.1	ACCEPT draft minutes from Transportation Agency Committees: Executive Committee - April 5, 2017 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee - April 5, 2017 (online at www.tamcmonterey.org) Rail Policy Committee- no meeting this month Technical Advisory Committee - no meeting this month
			-Rodriguez

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	3.	7.2	RECEIVE selected correspondence sent and received by the Transportation Agency for April 2017.
			- Rodriguez

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	END OF CONSENT AGENDA


	ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Transportation Agency for Monterey County meeting will be on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 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.

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

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