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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, May 24, 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.	PUBLIC COMMENT on the Closed Session; CLOSED SESSION: REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS. Pursuant to Government Code section 54956(d)(1) the Board will confer with counsel on the following existing litigation: TAMC v. Chisum Trail, et al., Court Number 17CV001191 TAMC v. Olga Chisum, et al., Court Number 17CV001194 TAMC v. Joseph Viera, Court Number 17CV001228 TAMC v. MWM Investments, Court Number 17CV001231 TAMC v. David Molinari, et al., Court Number 17CV001222 TAMC v. Mary Wangberg, et al., Court Number 17CV001193 TAMC v. Mary Wangberg, et al., Court Number 17CV001192 RECONVENE in open session and report any actions taken.
		- Zeller

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	5.	ADOPT resolution in recognition of National Public Works Week, May 21 - 27, 2017.
		- Hale
		National Public Works Week is an opportunity to pay tribute to our local, state and national public works professionals and their role in improving our health, safety, and quality of life. Transportation facilities - roads, bridges, highways, rail lines, sidewalks, bikeways and trails - are all part of the infrastructure that public works professionals are responsible for overseeing.
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	6.	PRESENT the 2017 Golden Helmet Awards.
		- Murillo
		The purpose of the Golden Helmet Award is to recognize residents, youth, programs/events and organizations that advocate for and encourage bicycling in Monterey County. The awards provide an opportunity to kick-off 2017 May Bike Month activities.
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	7.	Measure X Funding Agreement APPROVE the Measure X Local Funding Agreement, pending legal counsel approval; and DISTRIBUTE to the cities and the County of Monterey for their adoption.
		- Zeller
		On December 6, 2016, the Monterey County Board of Elections certified that Measure X passed with 67.71% of the vote. The sales tax will start being collected on April 1, 2017 and revenues will be available to the jurisdictions by September 2017. Prior to that, the Transportation Agency will work with the jurisdictions to set up the local funding agreements, pavement management program, financial accounts, and other items required by Measure X's implementing ordinance.
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	8.	APPROVE Resolution 2017-15 adopting the fiscal year 17/18 budget and overall work program and estimated budgets for fiscal years 18/19 and 19/20 as recommended by the Executive Committee.
		-Goel/Muck
		At its February adoption of the draft budget, the Board did not have any suggested changes for the final budget. This version makes changes to reflect the latest information on revenues and expenditures. The Executive Committee reviewed the budget on May 3, 2017 and recommends approval.
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	9.	RECEIVE reports from Transportation Providers: Caltran's 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 April 26, 2017.
			-Rodriguez

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	3.	1.2	ACCEPT the list of checks written for the month of April 2017 and credit card statements for the month of March 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 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	AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to sign a lease extension with Plaza Circle Ltd. for five years under newly-negotiated lease terms for office space at 55B Plaza Circle, Salinas.
			- Delfino
			Staff approached Plaza Circle Ltd. about an extension at the present location under new terms and also conducted research on other comparable office locations. Based on this research and a negotiated lease savings of $5,695.68 per year, staff is recommending extending the present lease under the proposed new terms.
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	3.	1.4	AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a five-year lease of 11.17 acres of Monterey Branch Line Right-of-Way with Eagle Creek Pacific LLC for agricultural use under newly-negotiated lease terms.
			- Delfino
			Board approval is necessary to execute this lease, so that the Transportation Agency can continue collecting rent from this property owner for the agricultural use of the Monterey Branch Line Right-of-Way.
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	3.	1.5	APPROVE a new job classification of Principal Engineer to the Engineering series of job titles effective July 1, 2017.
			-Goel
			The Engineer series of job classification includes 4 job classifications: Assistant, Junior, Associate and Senior. The Principal Engineer will add a 5th level, similar to the five Transportation Planner levels.
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	3.	1.6	RECEIVE report on conferences or trainings attended by agency staff.
			-Muck
			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	ADOPT Resolution 2017-16 allocating State Transit Assistance funds to Monterey-Salinas Transit for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
			- Murillo
			The Transportation Agency is responsible for allocating State Transit Assistance funding, generated through the state sales tax on diesel fuel, to transit operators pursuant to the Transportation Development Act.
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	3.	2.2	APPROVE the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 Program of Projects in the amount of $1,189,155 for Monterey-Salinas Transit service on rural transit routes; ADOPT Resolution 2017-18 authorizing federal funding under the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 program; and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to sign Regional Agency Certifications and Assurances as part of the project application.
			- Murillo
			The Federal Transit Administration provides operating support for rural transit services through the Section 5311 non-urbanized funding program. This action is necessary for Monterey-Salinas Transit to receive Section 5311 funding to operate rural transit service in South County.
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	3.	2.3	Monterey-Salinas Transit Intercity Bus Grant Application ADOPT Resolution 2017-19 authorizing federal funding for Monterey-Salinas Transit under the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program through the California Department of Transportation; and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to sign and submit regional agency certifications and assurances.
			- Murillo
			The Federal Transit Administration Section 5311(f) Intercity Bus Transportation program provides capital and operating assistance for public transit services with rural to urban connections on the state’s intercity bus routes. TAMC is required to authorize Monterey-Salinas Transit’s grant application, which will provide operating funding to continue service connecting Fort Hunter Liggett with Salinas, Soledad with Paso Robles, Fort Hunter Liggett to Templeton, and continued service between King City and San Jose.
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	3.	PLANNING


	3.	3.1	ADOPT positions on bills of interest to the Agency.
			- Watson
			The bill list has been updated with bills that have changed since the last report to the Board.
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	4.	PROJECT DELIVERY and PROGRAMMING


	3.	4.1	Measure X Financial Advisory Services: AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute contract with KNN Public Finance in an amount not to exceed $90,000 to provide Measure X financial advisory services for the period ending June 30, 2020; APPROVE the use of $90,000 for the term of the agreement in funds budgeted for this purpose; and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to make administrative changes to the contract if such changes do not increase the Agency’s net cost, pending approval by Agency counsel.
			- Zeller
			With the passage of Measure X, the Agency requires the services of a certified financial advisor to review and provide guidance on issues including, but not limited to, goal setting, bonding strategies, investments, and cash flow projections.
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	3.	4.2	AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute an agreement between the Agency and Casey Printing to print, prepare and deliver the Transportation Agency for Monterey County 2017 Annual Report to the US Postal Service for an amount not to exceed $28,000.
			- Wright
			The Annual Report is a public outreach tool that the Agency produces each year to highlight the Agency’s accomplishments and its goals for the following year. The report is distributed to Monterey County residents and posted on the Agency’s website.
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	3.	4.3	APPROVE contract amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates, for the State Route 156 Level 2 Traffic and Revenue Study, to extend the contract deadline by six months, from June 30, 2017 to December 31, 2017, with no additional funding, subject to approval by Agency counsel.
			- Muck
			The State Route 156 Level 2 Traffic and Revenue Study is nearing completion. TAMC hired Kimley-Horn and Associates, in September 2015, following a competitive Request for Proposals process. The study has been delayed by data collection and travel demand modeling complications. With the current contract scheduled to expire June 30, 2017, a six-month contract extension with no additional funding is required.
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	5.	RAIL PROGRAM


	3.	5.1	APPROVE contract amendment with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the final design of the Salinas Rail Extension Kick Start Project, to extend the contract deadline by two years, from June 30, 2017 to June 30, 2019, with no additional funding, subject to approval by Agency counsel.
			- Watson
			The Salinas Rail Extension Project is in the final design phase. TAMC hired HDR Engineering, Inc., in 2014, following a competitive Request for Proposals process, for the final design of the Salinas Rail Extension Kick-Start Project. The project has been delayed by longer partner agency design review times beyond what had been anticipated in the original contract schedule, and the current schedule shows final design concluding in Spring 2019, so staff recommends Board approval of a two-year contract extension with no additional funding.
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	3.	5.2	AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to enter into a short-term lease agreement for the Agency-purchased property at 26 West Market Street with Bright Land, LLC.
			- Zeller
			The Transportation Agency has completed the acquisition of the property at 26 West Market Street, Salinas. This short-term lease agreement with Bright Land, LLC would allow the Agency's real estate agents to finalize relocation efforts up to June 30, 2017.
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	6.	REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE - No items this month


7.		COMMITTEE MINUTES - CORRESPONDENCE


	3.	7.1	ACCEPT draft minutes from Transportation Agency Committees: Executive Committee - May 3, 2017 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee - May 3, 2017 Rail Policy Committee - May 1, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee - May 4, 2017
			-Rodriguez

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

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	END OF CONSENT AGENDA


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

Transportation Agency for Monterey County

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

Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

TEL: 831-775-0903

FAX: 831-775-0897


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