TAMC
Regional Transportation Planning Agency - Local Transportation Commission
Monterey County Service Authority for Freeways & Expressways - Email: info@tamcmotnerey.org
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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, December 6, 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.

CLOSED SESSION:

 

Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section §54957 – Position: Executive Director

 

RECONVENE in open session and report any actions taken.

 

No Enclosures- provided only to Board members

- Chair Chavez
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5.REVIEW and ADOPT updated Agency goals and objectives.
- Hale

At its September meeting, the Transportation Agency held a workshop to review its goals and objectives in light of the passage of Measure X and the availability of new monies provided by the State of California under SB 1.  Consultant Terry Feinberg interviewed Board members prior to the workshop, presented the survey information and his takeaways, and facilitated the workshop. 

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6.

SR 156 Level 2 Traffic & Revenue Study Report:

  1. RECEIVE the State Route 156 West Corridor Level 2 Traffic and Revenue Study;
  2. REQUEST that Caltrans proceed with the supplemental EIR; and
  3. DIRECT staff to continue to monitor options to fund and construct the full SR 156 improvement project and to proceed with constructing the Castroville Boulevard interchange as an initial segment of the full project.
- Muck
The Level 2 Traffic and Revenue Study evaluates the feasibility of utilizing tolling on a new SR 156 - Monterey Expressway (to the south of the existing highway) to fund the $375 million project delivery cost.  Study results indicate tolling using the public toll authority option can cover a significant portion of the project's cost, but a shortfall of $98 million to $119 million remains.  The traffic analysis shows that approximately 45% of the 2035 traffic will use the Expressway, resulting in improved travel times on the new facility as well as the existing 156; however, congestion on Blackie Road and Castroville Boulevard will increase.
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7.

2017 Integrated Funding Plan:

  1. APPROVE Resolution 2017-25 adopting the Monterey County 2018 Regional Transportation Improvement Program;
  2. APPROVE the 2017 Measure X Strategic Expenditure Plan; and
  3. APPROVE Resolution 2017-27 adopting the 2017 Integrated Funding Plan.
- Zeller
To ensure efficient coordination among various fund sources, the 2017 Integrated Funding Plan, identifies projects that are strong candidates for specific Senate Bill 1 grants, State Transportation Improvement Program funds, Measure X, and other matching funds, and can brought to construction over the next five years.
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8.

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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9.Reports on meetings attended by Board Members at Transportation Agency expense, as required by state law.

 

10.Executive Director's Report.

 

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

 

12.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 October 25, 2017.

- Rodriguez
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3.1.2

ACCEPT the list of checks written for the month of October 2017 and credit card statements for the month of September 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

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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3.1.4APPROVE Calendar year 2018 schedule of meetings for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
- Rodriguez
In December of every year the Agency Board approves a schedule of meetings for the following year.
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3.1.5

APPOINT Board members Craig and Parker as Nominating Committee to meet and return to Board of Directors on January 24, 2018 with recommendations for Board officers and Executive Committee members to serve one-year terms beginning upon their election through the next election of officers at the beginning of the January 23, 2019 Board meeting.

- Goel

Agency Bylaws require the election of officers at the beginning of the January meeting. The Board officers are the Chair, 1st Vice Chair and 2nd Vice Chair. The Executive Committee includes the Chair, 1st Vice Chair, 2nd Vice Chair, the immediate past Chair, and a City and a County voting Board member.

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3.1.6

APPROVE Resolution 2017-26 providing authority for the Executive Director to execute amendment No. 1 to the fiscal year 2017/18 Overall Work Program and Budget.

- Muck

The Transportation Agency’s Overall Work Program describes the activities that the Agency will undertake during the fiscal year. This amendment will allow state Rural Planning Assistance funding from the prior fiscal year to be utilized in the current fiscal year for coordinating programming projects for state funding.

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3.1.7

On-Call Graphic Design Contract Amendments:

  1. APPROVE contract amendment #1 with Eric Goldsberry Art Direction to extend the term of the agreement for graphic design on-call services until June 30, 2018; and
  2. APPROVE contract amendment #1 with Stensland Design to extend the term of the agreement for graphic design on-call services until June 30, 2018.
- Wright
The Transportation Agency's contract for graphic design on-call services expires December 31, 2017. The contract amendments #1 with Eric Goldsberry Art Direction and Stensland Design would extend the term of the agreements until June 30, 2018 and continue with the existing budget without adding additional funds.
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2.BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT, and SOCIAL SERVICES
3.2.1RELEASE call for 2018 Bicycle Secure Program applications. 
- Leonard
In January 2015, the Agency reinstated the Bicycle Secure Program on an annual cycle. The program has annual budget of $30,000. This call for applications is for the 2018 program cycle.
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3.2.2APPROVE  appointment of Ernest Gallardo to serve on the TAMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee as the representative for the City of Greenfield. 
- Murillo
The Board appoints members of the public to the Committee on an as-needed basis to advise staff on bicycle and pedestrian transportation issues and make recommendations to the Board. 
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3.PLANNING
3.3.1

Canyon Del Rey Boulevard (State Route 218) Corridor Study Consultant Agreement: 

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a contract with Kimley-Horn, subject to approval by Agency Counsel, for an amount not to exceed $133,800 to provide public outreach, wildlife connectivity analysis, corridor travel analysis, and corridor study document development for the Canyon Del Rey Boulevard (State Route 218) Corridor Study, for the period ending December 31, 2019; 
  2. APPROVE the use of $133,800 of Caltrans Planning Grant 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. 
- Murillo
TAMC solicited public outreach, wildlife connectivity analysis, corridor travel analysis and corridor study document development assistance from qualified planning and engineering consultant firms to conduct the Canyon Del Rey Boulevard (State Route 218) corridor study. The review committee recommends Kimley-Horn for the contract. 
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3.3.2

Pajaro to Prunedale Corridor Study Consultant Agreement: 

  1. APPPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a contract with Omni-Means for an amount not to exceed $243,000 to provide public outreach, corridor travel analysis, and corridor study document development for the Pajaro to Prunedale Corridor Study, for the period ending December 31, 2019; 
  2. APPROVE the use of $243,000 of Caltrans Planning Grant 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. 
- Leonard
The Pajaro to Prunedale Corridor Study will evaluate how to improve operations, safety, maintenance, and stormwater management to accommodate current and future travel patterns along San Miguel Canyon Road, Hall Road, Elkhorn Road, Salinas Road, Porter Drive (the G12 Corridor) between US 101 and State Route 1 in North Monterey County.
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3.3.3AUTHORIZE staff to release the Draft 2018 Regional Transportation Plan for public review.
- 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 2018 Plan is intended to be a technical update to the 2014 Plan, reflecting changes in revenue forecasts and updated project lists from the local jurisdictions.The Agency prepares the plan in coordination with the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) to be consistent with the regional Sustainable Communities Strategy. 
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4.PROJECT DELIVERY and PROGRAMMING
3.4.1

RECEIVE the fiscal year 2015-2016 Freeway Service Patrol Annual Report.

- Leonard

The Freeway Service Patrol Annual Report summarizes the program’s performance and compares it with the previous two fiscal years. In 2015-16, the tow truck program provided an average benefit of $4.00 for every $1.00 invested in the program, or an annual savings of 32,546 vehicle hours of delay, 55,947 gallons of fuel savings, and a decrease of 492,334 kilograms per year in carbon dioxide.

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3.4.2

Call Box Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016-2017:

  1. RECEIVE fiscal year 2016-2017 Call Box  Annual Report; and
  2. AUTHORIZE staff to begin the Call Box Removal Plan process with Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol.
- Leonard

The fiscal year 2016-2017 Call Box Annual Report provides an overview of the program and its performance during the last fiscal year. After a multi-year program review, staff has drafted a removal plan to reduce the size of the Call Box Program in Monterey County which must be approved by Caltrans and the Highway Patrol before the Call Box system can be reduced. 

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3.4.3

RECEIVE update on the Traveler Information/Rideshare Program.

- Green
The Traveler Information/Rideshare Program seeks to reduce traffic, improve air quality and promote health by encouraging alternatives to driving alone.  Staff anticipates a public launch of the program in spring 2018. 
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3.4.4

SB 1 Grant Assistance Contract - Rail Extension to Salinas:

1.  RATIFY the Executive Director's sole source contract with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $8,250, to perform the greenhouse gas analysis for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Improvement Program grant application for the Rail Extension to Salinas, for the period ending June 30, 2018;

2.  APPROVE a budget amendment shifting $8,250 in Agency reserve funds to the Rail Extension to Salinas project to be used 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 agreement term or amount.

- Hale

Staff issued a request for proposals to the Agency's list of on-call engineering consultants for SB 1 Grant Assistance and received no proposals.  The grant is sought to provide money to fill a funding gap in the Kick Start project (service to Salinas) and to fully fund the rest of the project - stations in Pajaro and Castroville, as well as expansion of the layover facility. Due to the January 12, 2018 deadline for the grant application, staff reached out to ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc., who is preparing the greenhouse gas emissions calculations for the Capitol Corridor, and received a sole source proposal for services. 

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3.4.5

SB 1 Grant Assistance Contract - Imjin Parkway:

1.  APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a sole source contract with Cathedral Oaks Consulting for an amount not to exceed $25,000, to prepare a draft SB 1 Solutions for Congested Corridors grant application for the Imjin Parkway segment of the Marina to Salinas Multimodal Corridor, for the period ending June 30, 2018;

2.  APPROVE the use of $25,000 in Measure X funds to be used 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 agreement term or amount.

- Hale

Staff issued a request for proposals to the Agency's list of on-call engineering consultants for SB 1 Grant Assistance and received no proposals.  The grant is sought to provide money to fill a funding gap and accelerate delivery of this project along a critical thoroughfare for Monterey County commuters between Salinas, Marina and the Monterey Peninsula.

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5.RAIL PROGRAM
3.5.1

APPROVE comments on the 2018 California State Rail Plan.

- Watson

The 2018 California State Rail Plan was published on October 11, 2017 for a 60-day public review period. Comments are due December 11, 2017. Attached is a comment letter on the plan for Board approval. 

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3.5.2

15 Station Place & 52 West Market Street Settlement Agreement:

  1. APPROVE the real estate acquisition settlement agreement with JBM Properties for two parcels located at 15 Station Place and 52 West Market Street for the Rail Extension to Monterey County project by increasing the $295,000 currently deposited in the State Condemnation Fund as just compensation for the property by $7,500 to a not to exceed amount of $302,500;
  2. APPROVE the payment of statutory costs not to exceed the amount of $2,000 and property owner appraisal costs not-to-exceed $5,000;
  3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the agreement and changes to the agreement if such changes do not increase the Agency's net costs, subject to approval by Agency Counsel; and
  4. AUTHORIZE the use of no more than $14,500 from state funds budgeted to this project for a total settlement not-to-exceed amount of $309,500.
- Zeller
The property owners for 15 Station Place and 52 West Market Street are prepared to grant the Agency possession of the property and settle the acquisition.
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3.5.3

54 West Market Street Settlement Agreement:

  1. APPROVE the real estate acquisition settlement agreement with JBM Properties for one parcel located at 54 West Market Street for the Rail Extension to Monterey County project by increasing the $150,000 currently deposited in the State Condemnation Fund as just compensation for the property by $7,500 to a not to exceed amount of $157,500;
  2. APPROVE the payment of statutory costs not to exceed the amount of $1,344.48 and property owner appraisal costs not-to-exceed $5,000;
  3. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the agreement and changes to the agreement if such changes do not increase the Agency's net costs, subject to approval by Agency Counsel; and
  4. AUTHORIZE the use of no more than $13,844.48 from state funds budgeted to this project for a total settlement not-to-exceed amount of $163,844.48.
- Zeller
The property owners for 54 West Market Street are prepared to grant the Agency possession of the property and settle the acquisition.
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3.5.4

Salinas Rail Kick Start Project – Construction Management:

  1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute a contract with MNS Engineers, in an amount not to exceed $4,381,719, to provide construction management services for the Salinas Rail Kick Start Project, for the period ending December 31, 2021, pending review and approval of the contract by Agency Counsel, Caltrans Audits and Investigations, and Local Assistance;  
  2. APPROVE the use of Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP) funds budgeted to this project; 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.
- Watson

TAMC released a Request for Proposals for the Construction Management for the Salinas Rail Kick-Start Project on June 28, 2017. Two responsive proposals were submitted. The proposal review team and staff recommend hiring MNS Engineers.

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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:

 

- Rodriguez
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3.7.2RECEIVE selected correspondence sent and received by the Transportation Agency for November and December 2017.
- Hale
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Transportation Agency for Monterey County meeting will be on
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
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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