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WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE
April 12, 2021
9:00 A.M.
1025 Escobar Street, Room TBA, Martinez **
**Meeting Remotely Until Further Notice**
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the public as permitted by the Governor’s
Executive Order N29-20.
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Diane Burgis, Vice Chair
Agenda
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1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this
agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
3.Administrative Items, if applicable. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation
and Development)
4.REVIEW record of meeting for February 8, 2021,Transportation, Water and
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4.REVIEW record of meeting for February 8, 2021,Transportation, Water and
Infrastructure Committee Meeting. This record was prepared pursuant to the Better
Government Ordinance 95-6, Article 25-205 (d) of the Contra Costa County Ordinance
Code. Any handouts or printed copies of testimony distributed at the meeting will be
attached to this meeting record. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and
Development). Page 5
5.CONSIDER report on Local, State, Regional, and Federal Transportation
Related Legislative Issues and take ACTION as appropriate. (John Cunningham,
Department of Conservation and Development) Page 9
6.CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of “Oppose” on
AB 377 (Rivas), which requires accelerated compliance with National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System goals, and AUTHORIZE a letter. (Tim Jensen,
Department of Public Works) Page 90
7.RECEIVE an update on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Bike Share
and Scooter Share/Micromobility Pilot Program, and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
(John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development) Page 110
8.RECEIVE the status report on the Letter of Understanding for the maintenance
of PG&E streetlight in Contra Costa County and MONITOR its implementation
by PG&E. (Rochelle Johnson, Department of Public Works) Page 113
9.ACCEPT the letter from Hazardous Materials concerning Sea Level Rise, discuss
possible actions that could be taken to address the potential impacts of Sea Level
rise and direct staff as appropriate. (Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials Commission)Page 119
10.The next meeting is currently scheduled for May 10, 2021.
11.Adjourn
The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) will provide reasonable
accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend TWIC meetings. Contact the staff
person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and
distributed by the County to a majority of members of the TWIC less than 96 hours prior to that
meeting are available for public inspection at the County Department of Conservation and
Development, 30 Muir Road, Martinez during normal business hours.
Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day
prior to the published meeting time.
For Additional Information Contact:
John Cunningham, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2915, Fax (925) 655-2709
john.cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us
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Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order): Contra Costa County
has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in meetings of its
Board of Supervisors and Committees. Following is a list of commonly used abbreviations that may appear in
presentations and written materials at meetings of the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOB Area of Benefit
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BATA Bay Area Toll Authority
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission
BDCP Bay-Delta Conservation Plan
BGO Better Government Ordinance (Contra Costa County)
BOS Board of Supervisors
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CalWIN California Works Information Network
CalWORKS California Work Opportunity and Responsibility
to Kids
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CFS Cubic Feet per Second (of water)
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
DCC Delta Counties Coalition
DCD Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation & Development
DPC Delta Protection Commission
DSC Delta Stewardship Council
DWR California Department of Water Resources
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
EIR Environmental Impact Report (a state requirement)
EIS Environmental Impact Statement (a federal requirement)
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GHAD Geologic Hazard Abatement District
GIS Geographic Information System
HBRR Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
HOT High-Occupancy/Toll
HOV High-Occupancy-Vehicle
HSD Contra Costa County Health Services Department
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development
IPM Integrated Pest Management
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA/JEPA Joint (Exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LCC League of California Cities
LTMS Long-Term Management Strategy
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MAF Million Acre Feet (of water)
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
NEPA National Environmental Protection Act
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency
Operations Center
PDA Priority Development Area
PWD Contra Costa County Public Works Department
RCRC Regional Council of Rural Counties
RDA Redevelopment Agency or Area
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposals
RFQ Request For Qualifications
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SR2S Safe Routes to Schools
STIP State Transportation Improvement Program
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
WBE Women-Owned Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory
Committee
WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority
WRDA Water Resources Development Act
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:04/12/2021
Subject:Administrative Items, if applicable.
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: John Cunningham, DCD Contact: John Cunningham(925) 655-2915
Referral History:
This is an Administrative Item of the Committee.
Referral Update:
Staff will review any items related to the conduct of Committee business.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER Administrative items and Take ACTION as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:04/12/2021
Subject:REVIEW record of meeting for February 2021, Transportation, Water
and Infrastructure Meeting.
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: John Cunningham, DCD Contact: John Cunningham(925) 655-2915
Referral History:
County Ordinance (Better Government Ordinance 95-6, Article 25-205, [d]) requires that each
County Body keep a record of its meetings. Though the record need not be verbatim, it must
accurately reflect the agenda and the decisions made in the meeting.
Referral Update:
Any handouts or printed copies of testimony distributed at the meeting will be attached to this
meeting record. Links to the agenda and minutes will be available at the TWI Committee web
page: http://www.cccounty.us/4327/Transportation-Water-Infrastructure
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Staff recommends approval of the attached Record of Action for the February 8, 2021,
Committee Meeting with any necessary corrections.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
Attachments
February Meeting Record
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D R A F T
TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION FOR
February 8, 2021
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Diane Burgis , Vice Chair
Present: Candace Andersen, Chair
Diane Burgis, Vice Chair
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not
on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
Melissa Jacobson had questions and concerns regarding the new
County administration building relative to subterranean toxic waste,
whether or not any toxics were released or leaked during digging.
3.CONSIDER Administrative items and Take ACTION as appropriate.
No items/action.
4.Staff recommends approval of the attached Record of Action for the December
14, 2020, Committee Meeting with any necessary corrections.
The Committee unanimously approved the meeting record.
5.RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors provide a letter of support for the
Alamo Improvement Association Technical Assistance grant application to the
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to assess the need for
a pipeline safety information center website for Contra Costa County.
The Committee unanimously accepted the staff recommendation
further commenting the grant is consistent with the County's platform
and the Chair is authorized to sign the letter of support.
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6.RECEIVE report on the preparation of a draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the draft GSP later this year
per the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, and DIRECT staff as
appropriate.
The Committee received the report.
7.RECEIVE update, and RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors sign a
letter of support for the WCCTAC grant submittal for the Richmond Parkway
Regional Multimodal Mobility Study to the Caltrans Sustainable Communities
Grant Program.
The Committee APPROVED the staff recommendation.
8.CONSIDER report on Local, Regional, State, and Federal Transportation
Related Legislative Issues and take ACTION as appropriate.
The Committee RECEIVED the report, and further directed staff to add
airport issues (as they relate to transportation and land use) to the
TWIC referrals.
9.Receive the update on the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan,
recommend that the Board of Supervisors consider the item, and direct staff as
appropriate.
The Committee RECEIVED the report, expressed support for the
recommendations in the ATS Plan, and DIRECTED staff to bring the
item to the Board of Supervisors.
10.RECEIVE information and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
The Committee RECEIVED Communication, News, and items of interest.
11.REVIEW and REVISE as appropriate, and ADOPT the 2021 Transportation,
Water, and Infrastructure Committee Calendar.
The Comittee APPROVED the TWIC 2021 calendar.
12.Consider recommendations on referrals to the Committee for 2021, revise as
necessary, and direct staff to bring the list to the full Board of Supervisors for
approval.
The Committee APPROVED the TWIC referrals for 2021 with the
addition of airport issues discussed during agenda item #8.
13.The next meeting is currently scheduled for March 8, 2021.
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14.Adjourn
For Additional Information Contact:
John Cunningham, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2915
Fax (925) 655-2709
john.cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:04/12/2021
Subject:CONSIDER report: Local, Regional, State, and Federal Transportation
Issues: Legislation, Studies, Miscellaneous Updates, take ACTION as
Appropriate
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: 1
Referral Name: REVIEW legislative matters on transportation, water, and infrastructure.
Presenter: John Cunningham, DCD Contact: John Cunningham(925) 655-2915
Referral History:
This is a standing item on the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee referral list
and meeting agenda.
Referral Update:
In developing transportation related issues and proposals to bring forward for consideration by
TWIC, staff receives input from the Board of Supervisors (BOS), references the County's adopted
Legislative Platforms, coordinates with our legislative advocates, partner agencies and
organizations, and consults with the Committee itself.
This report includes four sections, 1: LOCAL, 2: REGIONAL, 3: STATE, and 4: FEDERAL .
1. LOCAL
Acessible Transportation Strategic (ATS) Plan.
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority approved the ATS Plan at their March 17th meeting, the final
Executive Summary is attached. The ATS Plan will move in to an implementation phase that will involve the
following activies:
Formation of the Task Force that will oversee implementation steps,1.
Identification of funding for implementation, and2.
Staff will also be reaching out to impacted County Departments to explore opportunties for
collaboration.
3.
2. REGIONAL
No report in April.
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3. STATE Mr. Watts will attend the April Committee meeting to provide a verbal supplement to
his attached report.
Also attached for the Committees consideration are the bills currently being tracked by TWIC,
and a list of housing related bills from the urban counties caucus. Inital input is below:
AB 780 - Ting: Local zoning ordinances: school district employee housing: This bill would
authorize the governing board of a school district to render a city or county zoning ordinance
inapplicable if the proposed use of property by the school district is to offer school district
employee housing under specified conditions.
Staff Comments: Staff is concerned that 1) the bill is conflict with language in our current
legislative platform (MAINTAIN local agency land use authority.), and 2) the County's
experience with school districts and consistency with land use/CEQA statutes and best practices
in land development are not entirely positive.
Recommendation: Oppose unless amended. Recognizing the signficant need for housing, staff
recommends the Board of Supervisors request a minor amendment to limit the exemptions in
jurisdictions with a voter approved urban limit line, urban growth boundary, or the equivalent
growth management mechanism. In these areas, exemptions would only be allowed when the
proposed housing is within the area approved for development.
4. FEDERAL
There is signficant activity after a number of quiet years at the federal level in the areas of
transportation and infrastructure. Staff is arranging to have our federal advocate attend the
meeting to provide an update to the Committee. Attached are the following:
Public Works submissions for earmark consideration.1.
April 6th White House Press Conference Summary re: infrastructure2.
Fact Sheet: The American Jobs Plan3.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER report on Local, Regional, State, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative
Issues and take ACTION as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments
Public Works: Earmarked Project List
Public Works: Earmarked Project Fact Sheets
April TWIC - Leg Report
April TWIC - Legislative Tracking
UCC Housing Bills
FACT SHEET_ The American Jobs Plan
ATS Plan - Exec Summary - FINAL
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Project Is the project in the STIP or Regional TIP?
Estimated
Project Cost Source of local funds Letters of support Public Outreach process Project Phase NEPA process
Status of environmental
review Previous Federal Funding
Congressional
District
Supervisorial
District
Appian Way Complete Street Project - Upgrade the
Appian Way road configuration to assure comfortable
access for all users including bicyclists, pedestrians,
transit users, etc. This upgrade will also bring vibrancy
to a town core that has suffered economically.$18M $500k El Sobrante AOB
Supervisor John Gioia, El Sobrante
Municipal Advisory Committee,
Bike East Bay
4 community workshops
from 2016-2019 Planning
Categorical
Exclusion not yet started no 11 1
Boulevard Way Pedestrian Improvement Project -
Project will provide an active transportation option for
students who currently have safety barriers on their
current route to school.$8M $500k Central County AOB N/A N/A Planning
Categorical
Exclusion not yet started no 11 2
Carquinez Middle School Trail Connections Project -
Project will close a gap in the Carquinez Strait Scenic
Loop Trail, improve access to the Bay Trail, and most
importantly provide a safe route to students walking or
biking to Carquinez Middle School and Willow High
School $5M $100k local road fund
Congressman Thompson, National
Park Service, San Francisco Bay
Trail, EBRPD, Bike East Bay, Bay
Area Ridge Trail, Supervisor
Federal Glover, John Swett School
District, West Contra Costa
Transportation Advisory
Committee
survey of trail users in
2020 Design
Categorical
Exclusion complete no 5 5
Complete ADA Access - Currently approximately 60% of
county roadways do not provide ADA access with
standard curb ramps. Unincorporated areas of Contra
Costa largely developed in the 1960's & 70's did not
provide accessible infrastructure.This project would
install thousands of ADA accessible curb ramps to
upgrade infrastructure to ADA standards. $20M $2 M local road fund Shovel Ready
Categorical
Exclusion not yet started no 5, 9, 11 1 thru 5
Iron Horse Trail Bike Express Corridor - Maximize the
Iron Horse Corridor for active transportation that
includes commute to separate users by speed.
Improvements will extend 22 miles from north terminus
to the County boundary $130M $5M partner agency contributions
Cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill,
Danville, and San Ramon
Pop up events at schools
and trails and community
events. Also web map
feedback Planning
Environmental
Assessment not yet started no 11 2 & 4
Kirker Pass Road Southbound Truck Climbing Lane -
Construct a truck climbing lane in ithe southbound
direction from Pittsburg to Concord. Separating slow
moving truck traffic from the passenger vehicles will
improve safety to address the high fatality rate on this
regional route. $30M $100k local road fund Planning
Environmental
Assessment not yet started
yes - northbound truck
climbing lane 11 4
Market Avenue Complete Street Project - Market
Avenue Complete Street project will provide a
pedestrian friendly corridor to connect residents to
Verde Elementary School, transit, market, community
services and places of worship to uplift this community
and promote a more sustainable community and
healthy lifestyles.
$3.2M $500k Traffic Impact fees
Gioia, West Contra Costa
Transportation Advisory
Committee, Shields Ried Residents
Neighborhood Council, Verde
Elementary School and AC Transit
Several engagement
meetings with the North
Richmond Municipal
Advisory Committee.Preliminary Design
Categorical
Exclusion not yet started no 11 1
Norris Canyon Road Safety Project -Norris Canyon
Road is a rural two lane winding roadway that has
experienced a history of collisions with serious injury.
The project includes installation of guard rails at the top
of creek bank and widening of road shoulders at key
locations.$5.4 M $1M Measure J & TVTC impact fees Design
Categorical
Exclusion no 15 2
Olympic Boulevard Trail Corridor - Construct a multi
use trail to connect between the regional Iron Horse
Trail and Lamorinda Trail to complete the walking and
biking network throughout Central Contra Costa.
several public engagement
meetings and workshops in
partnership with city of
lafayette and walnut creek Planning
Environmental
Assessment not yet started no 11 2
Pacheco Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project -
Construct Complete Street improvements throughout
the Pacheco Boulevard Corridor in partnership with the
City of Martinez
Environmental
Assessment
San Pablo Avenue Complete Street Project -
Implement a road diet on San Pablo Avenue between
the towns of Crockett and Rodeo in West Contra Costa
County. The fourth vehicle lane will be converted to a
class 1 multi use trail and will serve as a segment of the
Bay Trail and connect to the Hercules Intermodal
Transportation Center.$10M $1M impact fees
East Bay Regional Park District,
West Contra Costa Transportation
Advisory Committee, Supervisor
Glover, West Cat Transit, Bike
East Bay
Several engagement
meetings with community
and industrial stakeholders Planning
Categorical
Exclusion not yet started no 5 5
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Vasco Road Safety Project Phase II Install median
barrier as a continuation of the Vasco Road Phase I
safety project to address historic collisions resulting in
fatalities and serious injury.
$21M $15M RM3 Shovel Ready Categorical
Exclusion
Vasco Phase I received
federal funding
11 3
Countywide Surface Treatment 2022-2024 - This
project would reduce the backlog of maintenance work
to help extend the lifetime of county roadways and
preserve the pavement condition.
$22M $2M local road funds shovel ready Categorical
Exclusion
not yet started 5, 9, 11
1 thru 5
Local Bridge Retrofit - retrofit for structural safety
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MARCH 2021
Market Avenue Complete Streets
Fred Jackson Way to 7th Street
North Richmond
Project Overview
Market Avenue is one of two major thoroughfares in the under-
served community of North Richmond. The existing pedestrian
infrastructure on Market Avenue is deficient, and bicycle infra-
structure doesn’t exist on a street corridor where vehicle lanes are
wide and sidewalks are narrow and failing. The emphasis on vehi-
cle travel is no longer the cultural trend and this community
needs an investment in infrastructure to promote active modes of
travel. Market Avenue Complete Streets project will provide a pe-
destrian friendly corridor to connect residents to Verde Elemen-
tary School, transit, market, community services and places of
worship to uplift this community and promote a more sustainable
community and healthy lifestyles.
Project Location
Key destinations near project (green line)
The proposed Market Avenue Com-
plete Streets Project from Fred Jack-
son Way to 7th Street would provide
the following benefits:
Project Benefits
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MARCH 2021
Market Avenue Complete Streets
Fred Jackson Way to 7th Street
North Richmond
Project Features
Sidewalk Widening
Shared-Lane Bike Facilities
Narrow Travel Lanes
Signing and Striping
Curb Ramp Reconstruction
Increased Access to Local Destinations
Planting Street Trees
What Are Complete Streets?
CONTACT
Contra Costa County
Jeff Valeros, Associate Civil Engineer
(925) 313-2031
jeff.valeros@pw.cccounty.us
Complete Streets are streets for everyonestreets for everyone. They are designed
and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pe-
destrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages
and abilities. Complete Streets make it easy to cross the
street, walk to shops, and bike to work.
Implementing Complete Streets allows communities to direct
their transportation planning efforts to design and operate the design and operate the
entire right of way to enable safe access for all usersentire right of way to enable safe access for all users, regard-
less of age, ability, or mode of transportation. This means that
every transportation project will make the street network bet-
ter and safer for drivers, transit users, pedestrians, and bicy-
clists.
Cost Breakdown
Construction $2,880,000
Plans, Specification, and Estimate $240,000
Right of Way and Environmental $80,000
Total $3,200,000
Project Schedule
Environmental Study Complete Summer 2021
Plans, Specification, and Estimate Winter 2022
Right of Way Winter 2022
Construction Summer 2023
Proposed Project
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MARCH 2021
San Pablo Avenue Complete Street/
Bay Trail Gap Closure Project
Rodeo/Crockett
Project Overview
The San Pablo Avenue Complete Street/Bay Trail Gap Closure Project will im-
plement a road diet on San Pablo Avenue between the unincorporated commu-
nities of Rodeo and Crockett. This road diet will narrow the existing four lanes
of San Pablo Avenue to three. With the space created by removing the fourth
lane, a path separated from the road will be constructed giving bicyclists and
pedestrians a safe means of transportation along San Pablo Avenue.
There are currently no existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on the 3.2
miles of San Pablo Avenue that connect Rodeo and Crockett. As a result, non -
motorized users are forced to use the travel lane as shown in the picture to the
right. The path created from this project is classified as a class I shared used
path and will be 10 feet wide with a 2-foot-wide physical barrier separating the
path from the road.
Not only does this path provide safer travel for pedestrians and bicyclists but
this path also further adds to the San Francisco Bay Trail. Currently the Bay
Trail has approximately 350 miles of trail in place out of 500 miles. This path
will close a 3.2-mile gap in the Bay Trail while also completing a 29 continuous
miles stretch of the Bay Trail from Oakland to Vallejo. By giving residents the
ability to access the Bay Trail, they will be connected to the larger Bay Area
through the numerous connections of the Bay Trial.
Project Location
Project Benefits
Photo (right): No shoulders or sidewalks exist on San Pablo Avenue between
the Rodeo and Crockett communities. Pedestrians or bicyclists are forced to
use the vehicle travel lanes such as the one in this picture.
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MARCH 2021
Project goals
The San Pablo Avenue Complete Street project will provide residents
with improved access to safely walk or bike along the San Pablo Ave-
nue corridor. The project will improve access for all users, encourage
active transportation modes, improve access to key destinations such
as employment, restaurants, or businesses, and as a result will reduce
GHG emissions and will improve public health by fighting obesity with
an active lifestyle. Residents of Rodeo can walk or bike to their desti-
nation to Crockett instead of driving and vice versa. This project aims
to create a safe means for non-motorized users to travel along San
Pablo Avenue and for them to be connected the greater Bay Area
through the San Francisco Bay Trail.
Connections Via Proposed Path
CONTACT
Contra Costa County
Austin Pato, Staff Engineer
(925) 313-2378
austin.pato@pw.cccounty.us
Phillips 66 Refinery and NuStar Energy, are major employment des-
tinations for this area and are located within the Project Limits. With
the construction of the path, employees will be able to walk or bike
to work safely. This path will also close a 3.2-mile gap in the San
Francisco Bay Trail and complete the segment from Vallejo to Oak-
land. The San Francisco Bay Trail circles the entire nine county Bay
Cost Breakdown
Construction $7,685,000
Plans, Specification, and Estimate $680,000
Right of Way and Environmental $1,480,000
Total $9,845,000
Project Schedule
Environmental Study Complete Winter 2022
Plans, Specification, and Estimate Winter 2023
Right of Way Fall 2023
Construction Summer 2024
San Pablo Avenue Complete Street/
Bay Trail Gap Closure Project
Rodeo/Crockett
Rendering of Planned Hercules Intermodal Station
Proposed Cross-Section
Area, traveling through 47 cities. The ulti-
mate goal of the Bay Trail is to build a
continuous shoreline bicycle and pedestri-
an path for all to enjoy. The future Hercu-
les Intermodal Station is directly accessible
from the Bay Trail and will provide Amtrak
and Ferry services, giving residents of this
community easier access to anywhere
throughout the Bay Area.
Existing Cross-Section
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MARCH 2021
Pacheco Boulevard Corridor Improvements
Blum Road to Morello Avenue
Martinez
Project Overview
Contra Costa County has conducted a study in partner-
ship with the City of Martinez to coordinate roadway im-
provements along Pacheco Boulevard between Blum
Road and Morello Avenue. The proposed improvements
support Complete Streets for continuous bicycle and pe-
destrian access while improving traffic flow through a
corridor that runs parallel to I-680. The study consid-
ered realignments at the railroad crossing, different
roadway widenings and configurations, intersection im-
provements, continuous sidewalks, and the addition of
bike lanes.
Project Location
The proposed Pacheco Boule-vard Improvements project would provide the following ben-efits:
Project Benefits
The study analyzed four segments Pacheco Boulevard:
Segment 1: Blum Road to Arnold Avenue
Segment 2: Arnold Drive to Arthur Road
Segment 3: Arthur Road to Camino del Sol
Segment 4: Camino Del Sol to Morello Avenue
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MARCH 2021
Project Features
The project will implement “Complete Street” principles by
providing continuous sidewalks and bike lanes throughout the
corridor.
What Are Complete Streets?
CONTACT
Contra Costa County
Larry Leong, Staff Engineer
(925) 313-2026
larry.leong@pw.cccounty.us
Complete Streets are streets for everyonestreets for everyone. They are designed
and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pe-
destrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages
and abilities. Complete Streets make it easy to cross the
street, walk to shops, and bike to work.
Implementing Complete Streets allows communities to direct
their transportation planning efforts to design and operate the design and operate the
entire right of way to enable safe access for all usersentire right of way to enable safe access for all users, regard-
less of age, ability, or mode of transportation. This means that
every transportation project will make the street network bet-
ter and safer for drivers, transit users, pedestrians, and bicy-
clists.
Cost Breakdown
Construction $X,XXX,000
Plans, Specification, and Estimate $XXX,000
Right of Way and Environmental $XXX,000
Total $X,XXX,000
Project Schedule
Environmental Study Complete Summer 2022
Plans, Specification, and Estimate Winter 2023
Right of Way Winter 2023
Construction Summer 2024
Pacheco Boulevard Corridor Improvements
Blum Road to Morello Avenue
Martinez
Funding and Scheduling
This project is funded by the Contra Costa County Measure C/J Transportation sales tax.
The project study underway considers Alternative Analysis con-cerning the railroad crossing as well as other alternatives coor-
dinated with the City of Martinez. The City and the County will continue to coordinate their effort in this corri-dor.
Improvement projects will commence as soon as projects are prioritized and project costs are identified.
Website
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6103/
Pacheco-Blvd-Improvements---Blum-Road-
to
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Kirker Pass Road Southbound Truck
Climbing Lane
Concord/Pittsburg
Project Overview
Kirker Pass Road is an interregional route between Central and
East Contra Costa County. The roadway is used by commuters
and approximately 1,200 trucks each day. The mountainous ter-
rain features a number of sustained grades greater than 8%. The
speed differential between high speed passenger cars and trucks
climbing an 8% grade results in safety concerns. Kirker Pass Road
has experienced x fatal collisions over the past x years. The addi-
tion of truck lanes will reduce congestion and improve safety
along the roadway.
Project Location
Image of the steep grade on Kirker Pass Road
The project will improve safety and reduce congestion along Kirker Pass Road by constructing a truck
climbing lane in the southbound direction. The project is located between the City of Pittsburg and the
City of Concord. Pavement widening is proposed on the west side of the roadway to provide a 12 -foot
truck lane and 8-foot paved shoulder. Widening will require retaining structures due to the existing topog-
raphy adjacent to the roadway.
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Construction Components
CONTACT
Contra Costa County
Larry Leong, Staff Engineer
(925) 313-2026
larry.leong@pw.cccounty.us
Cost Breakdown
Construction $25,000,000
Plans, Specification, and Estimate $3,000,000
Right of Way and Environmental $2,000,000
Total $30,000,000
Project Schedule
Environmental Study Complete Summer 2022
Plans, Specification, and Estimate Winter 2023
Right of Way Winter 2023
Construction Summer 2024
Project Partner
Kirker Pass Road Southbound Truck
Climbing Lane
Concord/Pittsburg
Pavement Widening
Earthwork
Retaining Walls
Storm Drainage
Stormwater Treatment
Signing and Striping
Utility Relocation
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Project Overview
The Saranap area of Walnut Creek is perfectly situated
to be a walkable community due to proximity to schools,
mass transit, and the office and commercial core of
downtown Walnut Creek. The only element that is miss-
ing is the pedestrian network. This project will improve
safety and access along Boulevard Way by constructing
continuous pedestrian improvements. Boulevard Way is
a major collector roadway that links the surrounding
neighborhood to local businesses, schools, transit, and
Interstate 680. Once complete, it is anticipated that the
number of students that walk or bike to school will dou-
ble. The project consists of two distinctively different
segments of roadway. ADA-compliant sidewalk and pe-
destrian path are proposed for both project segments
along with crossing improvements to increase safety.
Project Location
There are two segments for this project:
Segment 1: Del Hambre Circle to Kinney Drive
Segment 2: Kinney Drive to Olympic Boulevard
Boulevard Way Pedestrian Improvements
Del Hambre Circle to Olympic Boulevard
Walnut Creek
Existing Conditions
Segment 1: Del Hambre Circle to Kinney Drive
Segment 2: Kinney Drive to Olympic Boulevard
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Project Features
Segment 1: Del Hambre Circle to Kinney Drive
Construct safety improvements at crossing lo-
cations, including curb extensions and Rectangular
Rapid Flashing Beacons and fill gaps in sidewalk to
provide continuous sidewalk and access to down-
town Walnut Creek.
Estimated cost: $3.5 million
Segment 2: Kinney Drive to Olympic Boulevard
Construct continuous ADA-compliant pedestri-
an path for recreation and to access business cen-
ters
Estimated cost: $4.5 million
CONTACT
Contra Costa County
Alexander Zandian, Staff Engineer
(925) 313-2052
alexander.zandian@pw.cccounty.us
Cost Breakdown
Construction $6,000,000
Plans, Specification, and Estimate $1,000,000
Right of Way and Environmental $1,000,000
Total $8,000,000
Project Schedule
Environmental Study Complete Summer 2022
Plans, Specification, and Estimate Summer 2023
Right of Way Summer 2023
Construction Summer 2024
Boulevard Way Pedestrian Improvements
Olympic Boulevard to Del Hambre Circle
Walnut Creek
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Norris Canyon Road Widening
San Ramon
Project Overview
Norris Canyon Road is a narrow rural road that winds through the
hills of Bollinger Canyon along the banks of San Catanio Creek.
The existing road width is 20 feet, with 10 -foot wide travel lanes
and limited to non existent road shoulders. At several locations,
severe incisions of San Catanio Creek has resulted in a steep
creek bank immediately adjacent to the rural road. During the last
decade, two run-off-the-road collisions resulted in fatalities as the
adjacent creek drops approximately twenty feet or more below
the roadway. The proposed widening project that includes 11 -foot
lanes, 5-foot shoulders, retaining walls, and a metal beam guard-
rail is intended to: keep motorists from leaving the roadway to
minimize injury as a result of collisions.
Roadway widening is proposed to occur from Ashbourne Road to
3,000 feet east of Ashbourne Road. To accommodate widening
from two 10-foot lanes to two 11-foot lanes with 5-foot shoulders,
the project includes roadway excavation and construction of a soil
-nail and shotcrete type wall on the north side of the road into a
substantial upslope. Depending on the ultimate alignment, the
project may also include a retaining wall near the downslope of
the south side of the road above San Catanio Creek. The project
also includes installation of a metal beam guard rail on the south
side of the road to protect errant vehicles from driving into the
Creek.
Project Location
Existing Conditions
West of Ashbourne Road
Narrow shoulders that drop into San Catanio Creek
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Project Status
The project is presently in its planning phase as all
potential environmental impacts are being evaluat-
ed.
CONTACT
Contra Costa County
Nancy Wein, Senior Civil Engineer
(925) 313-2275
nancy.wein@pw.cccounty.us
Cost Breakdown
Construction $4,000,000
Plans, Specification, and Estimate $1,000,000
Right of Way and Environmental $400,000
Total $5,400,000
Project Schedule
Environmental Study Complete Spring 2024
Plans, Specification, and Estimate Fall 2025
Right of Way Fall 2025
Construction Summer 2026
Funding Sources
This project is partially funded by the Contra Costa
County Measure C/J Transportation sales tax
($750,000) and local road funds ($1,000,000). There
is a remaining shortfall of $3,650,000 to construct this
shovel-worthy project.
Norris Canyon Road Widening
San Ramon West of Ashbourne Road
Project Partner
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Carquinez Middle School Trail Connection
Crockett
Project Overview
The Carquinez Middle School Trail Connection project includes con-
struction of a multi-use trail to close a gap in the Carquinez Strait
Scenic Loop Trail (CSSLT), which is a spur of the greater Bay Trail.
This multi-use trail will provide bicycle and pedestrian access along
the east side of the Carquinez Middle School from Crockett Boule-
vard to Willow High School in the Crockett community. The project
also includes a high visibility crosswalk across Crockett Boulevard
with rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB). This project will
serve the local school community to improve safety for walking and
biking to school as well as serve the greater Crockett community and
also serve the region as this will close a key link in the CSSLT which
provides a popular bridge to bridge bike route that loops from the
Benicia/Martinez Bridge to the Carquinez Bridge.
Contra Costa County is partnering with the John Swett Unified
School District (JSUSD) on this project. The project will encourage
pedestrian and bicycle use and will provide a safe, convenient, and
accessible trail for pedestrians who travel along the west side of the
busy, high-speed Crockett Boulevard.
The Carquinez Middle School Trail Connection project will remove a
barrier to pedestrians and bicyclists who access local schools and
trail facilities within the Crockett community.
The ADA accessible perspective of the project will be highly valuable
as parents, grandparents and other family members can more easily
participate in school events as the existing option of either a three
story staircase or a route on the road shoulder is burdensome not
only for wheelchair users but those who have only mild mobility
challenges.
The multi-benefit of this project is that it provides a much needed
safe and accessible connection for the school community but it also
provides a critical 1300-foot segment for bicyclists and pedestrians
along the planned Carquinez Straight Scenic Loop Trail (CSSLT).
The trail will connect users to over 10,000 acres of open space
lands. In addition, completing the CSSLT will create public health,
economic, and social equity benefits for the residents and communi-
ties around the Carquinez Strait and the region.
Project Location
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Existing Conditions and Rendering
CONTACT
Contra Costa County
Craig Standafer, Civil Engineer
(925) 313-2018
craig.standafer@pw.cccounty.us
Cost Breakdown
Construction $3,700,000
Plans, Specification, and Estimate $750,000
Right of Way and Environmental $250,000
Total $4,700,000
Project Schedule
Environmental Study Complete Spring 2022
Plans, Specification, and Estimate Fall 2023
Right of Way Fall 2023
Construction Summer 2024
Project Partner
Carquinez Middle School Trail Connection
Crockett
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Appian Way Complete Streets
Allview Avenue to San Pablo Dam Road
El Sobrante
Project Overview
Once a two-lane rural road, Appian Way has been improved incremen-
tally in segments as Contra Costa County has developed. Consequently,
physical conditions within the corridor are varied. There are numerous
existing gaps in pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
The Appian Way Complete Streets Project will transform this heavily
travelled corridor into a community space that provides a low stress
network to serve various modes travel for residents with varying abili-
ties. The scope includes continuous accessible pedestrian facilities, con-
tinuous bike facilities and features such as bulb outs, pedestrian refuge
islands, and roundabout to foster traffic calming and increase safety.
During the past x years, there has been xxx serious collisions on Appian
Way including x pedestrian, x bicycle, and xx motor vehicle crashes.
This project will not only increase safety, but also encourage multi mod-
al travel and has potential to uplift the economic viability of the com-
mercial core in El Sobrante.
Project Location
The proposed Appian Way Complete
Streets Project from Allview Avenue to
San Pablo Dam Road would provide
the following benefits:
Project Benefits
This project is separated into three areas:
Appian Way/Valley View Intersection
Segment 1: Residential corridors from Allview Avenue
to Valley View Road
Segment 2: Commercial/mixed land use corridor from
Valley View Road to San Pablo Dam Road
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Project Features
CONTACT
Contra Costa County
Larry Leong, Staff Engineer
(925) 313-2026
larry.leong@pw.cccounty.us
Cost Breakdown
Construction $16,000,000
Plans, Specification, and Estimate $1,800,000
Right of Way and Environmental $200,000
Total $18,000,000
Project Schedule
Environmental Study Complete Summer 2022
Plans, Specification, and Estimate Winter 2023
Right of Way Winter 2023
Construction Summer 2024
Appian Way Complete Streets
Allview Avenue to San Pablo Dam Road
El Sobrante
Appian Way/Valley View Road Intersection
Construct a roundabout to improve traffic circu-
lation for all modes of transportation and reduce colli-
sion severity of future collisions
Estimated cost: $4 million
Segment 1: Allview Avenue to Valley View Road
Provide Class II bike lanes and fill gaps in side-
walk infrastructure to provide continuous sidewalk to
the commercial corridor.
Estimated cost: $6.5 million
Segment 2: Fran Way to San Pablo Dam Road
Construct continuous ADA-compliant sidewalk
and driveways with bulb-outs and pedestrian en-
hancements to improve pedestrian circulation and
safety.
Estimated cost: $7.5 million
Website
http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6031/
Appian-Way-Complete-Streets-Project
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Smith, Watts & Company, LLC.
Consulting and Governmental Relations
April 5, 2021
TO: Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee
FROM: Mark Watts
SUBJECT: Sacramento Report – TWIC Meeting
This report provides a status update on activities undertaken by the Newsom Admisntration and key
legislative or state budget activities.
Newsom Administration
Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI)
CalSTA released the Draft CAPTI in mid-March. I was able to participate in a pre-briefing earlier this month
and the released draft appears consistent with the information CalSTA had shared then. Next steps for
this new program include:
a. Public comment on the CAPTI is due May 4.
b. CalSTA is hosting a CAPTI public workshop on March 18.
c. The CTC has agendized a CAPTI conversation for their March 24-25 meeting. I anticipate
the issue to come up in the morning on March 24 but will confirm after the CTC meeting
agenda is published.
This new CAPTI effort outlines investment strategies for billions of discretionary transportation dollars
annually under programming or grant award control of state agencies. The objective of the new plan is
to target transportation programs for adaptation to climate change while supporting public health,
safety and equity. The plan builds on executive orders signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019 and
2020 targeted at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in transportation.
A key aspect the Secretary has emphasized is the recognition that California will continue the “fix-it-
first” approach to maintaining the state’s highways, roads and bridges as outlined in SB 1.
LEGISLATURE
In March, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee #3 and Assembly Transportation Committee conducted a
joint review of the High-Speed Rail business plan. This was a very thorough review of the HSR Authority
and its progress to date as well as their future plans and the key question became should the legislature
appropriate the remaining Proposition 1A bond funds and continue construction of the high-speed rail
project as proposed by the HSRA?
Essentially, they determined for now that the likely request for the remainder of the Proposition 1A bond
funds in the Governor’s May Revision offers an opportunity to pause further development of the project
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beyond the 119 miles (unelectrified) currently being constructed in the Central Valley. This would provide
time for other factors to possibly come into play, such as action by the Biden Administration.
Additionally, the Senate Transportation Committee and Senate Budget Sub-committee #5 also conducted
a joint informational hearing as well to review the California high-speed rail authority revised draft 2020
business plan. They too arrived at the similar place as the Assembly, namely that the new Plan continues
the vision of Governor Newsom to complete a working high-speed line in the Central Valley and that they
anticipate a request for additional Prop 1A funds in May.
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UCC Housing LegislationMeasure AuthorTopicStatusLocationCalendar Position Letter CommentsAB 15 Chiu COVID‐19 relief: tenancy: Tenant Stabilization Act of 2021.1/11/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 1/11/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 16 Chiu Tenancies: COVID‐19 Tenant, Small Landlord, and Affordable Housing Provider Stabilization Act of 2021.1/13/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on H. & C.D.1/11/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 49 Petrie‐Norris California Debt Limit Allocation Committee: elimination and allocation of duties.3/22/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on A. & A.R.3/18/2021‐A. A. & A.R.WatchAB 59 Gabriel Mitigation Fee Act: fees: notice and timelines.1/11/2021‐Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D.1/11/2021‐A. L. GOV.OpposeBill is not moving this year. AB 68 Salas Affordable housing: California State Auditor’s Report.3/22/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on H. & C.D.3/18/2021‐A. H. & C.D. 4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPendingRequest for comment on the housing appeals committee concept.AB 115 Bloom Planning and zoning: commercial zoning: housing development.1/11/2021‐Read first time. Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.1/11/2021‐A. H. & C.D.OpposeAB 215 Chiu Housing element.1/28/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.1/28/2021‐A. H. & C.D. 4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTWatchAB 244 Rubio Affordable housing cost study: housing plan addendum.1/28/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 1/28/2021‐A. H. & C.D.SupportAB 255 Muratsuchi Tenancy: commercial leases: COVID‐19 rent relief.3/25/2021‐Referred to Com. on JUD. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend,and re‐refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended3/25/2021‐A. JUD.WatchAB 328 Chiu Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program.3/18/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on APPR. 3/16/2021‐A. APPR.PendingAB 345 Quirk‐Silva Accessory dwelling units: separate conveyance.3/25/2021‐From committee: Do pass and re‐refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 1.) (March 24). Re‐referred to Com. on APPR.3/24/2021‐A. APPR.WatchAB 348 Villapudua Affordable housing: annual expenditure report.2/12/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 2/12/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 357 Kamlager Affordable housing.2/2/2021‐From printer. May be heard in committee March 4.2/1/2021‐A. PRINTWatchAB 387 Lee Social Housing Act of 2021.3/25/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re‐refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended3/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 491 Gonzalez, L. Housing: affordable and market rate units.2/18/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 2/18/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 500 Ward Local planning: permitting: coastal development.3/25/2021‐From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re‐refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.3/18/2021‐A. NAT. RES.Watch04-12-21 Transportation, Water, Infrastructure Committee Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 33 of 125
UCC Housing LegislationAB 571 Mayes Planning and zoning: density bonuses: affordable housing.3/25/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on H. & C.D.2/18/2021‐A. H. & C.D. 4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPendingSeek amendments in A. HCD Cmte. Concept is okay but need to clean up types of fees the bill incorproates. AB 602 Grayson Development fees.3/22/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on L. GOV.3/18/2021‐A. L. GOV.OpposeAB 605 VillapuduaDepartment of Housing and Community Development: program administration: bonus points: housing element. 3/15/21 Re‐referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 3/11/21 A‐H. & C.D.PendingAB 617DaviesPlanning and zoning: regional housing needs: exchange of allocation.2/25/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.2/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 626 Smith Veterans’ homes: funding.2/13/2021‐From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.2/12/2021‐A. PRINTWatchAB 634 Carrillo Housing zones: restrictions: timelines. 2/25/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.2/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D.4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTSupportLA County sponsoredAB 672 Garcia, C. Planning and zoning law: rezoning authorization: golf courses.3/22/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on H. & C.D.3/18/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 678 Grayson Land use: development fees.2/13/2021‐From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.2/12/2021‐A. PRINTWatchNot moving in 2021. AB 682 Bloom Planning and zoning: cohousing buildings. 3/15/2021‐In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.2/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D.PendingAuthor doesn't intend for it to apply to counties. A. Local Gov staff have heard otherwise. Will work on amendments accordingly. AB 721Bloom Covenants and restrictions: affordable housing.2/25/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and JUD.2/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D. 4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTWatchAB 724 Ward Housing.3/25/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re‐refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended3/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 777 McCarty State property: transfer: housing 2/25/2021‐Referred to Com. on A. & A.R. 2/25/2021‐A. A. & A.R.WatchAB 780 Ting Local zoning ordinances: school district employee housing.3/25/2021‐Re‐referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and ED. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.3/25/2021‐A. L. GOV.PendingAB 787 Gabriel Planning and zoning: housing element: converted affordable housing units.3/22/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on H. & C.D.3/18/2021‐A. H. & C.D.4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPendingAB 795 Patterson Department of Housing and Community Development: housing bond programs.2/25/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 2/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D.Pending04-12-21 Transportation, Water, Infrastructure Committee Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 34 of 125
UCC Housing LegislationAB 803 Boerner‐HorvathStarter Home Revitalization Act of 2021.3/25/2021‐From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re‐refer to Com. onH. & C.D. Read second time and amended.3/11/2021‐A. H. & C.D.PendingAB 838 Friedman State Housing Law: enforcement response to complaints.2/25/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 2/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D. 4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTOpposeAB 854 Lee Residential property: withdrawal of accommodations.3/22/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on H. & C.D.3/18/2021‐A. H. & C.D. 4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPendingAB 880 Aguiar‐Curry Affordable Disaster Housing Revolving Development and Acquisition Program.2/25/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 2/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D. 4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTWatchAB 916 Salas Zoning: accessory dwelling units: bedroom addition.2/25/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.2/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D.OpposeGoing to require counties to amend ordinances AGAINAB 922 Garcia, E. Housing authorities.2/18/2021‐From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.2/17/2021‐A. PRINTWatchAB 946 Lee Home Purchase Assistance Fund: personal income taxation: mortgage interest deduction.3/4/2021‐Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.3/4/2021‐A. REV. & TAXWatchAB 950Ward Department of Transportation: sales of excess real property: affordable housing.2/25/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 2/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D. 4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTSupportAB 989 GabrielHousing: local development decisions: appeals3/25/21 Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re‐refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended. (Amended 3/25/2021)3/25/21 A‐H. & C.D.AB 1174 Grayson Planning and zoning: housing: development application modifications.2/19/2021‐From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.2/18/2021‐A. PRINTWatchAB 1258Nguyen Housing element: regional housing need plan: judicial review.3/4/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and JUD.3/4/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 1277 Rubio, B. California Environmental Quality Act: student housing development projects: expedited judicial review.3/4/2021‐Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and JUD.3/4/2021‐A. NAT. RES.PendingAB 1304 Santiago Affirmatively further fair housing: housing element: inventory of land.3/4/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.3/4/2021‐A. H. & C.D. 4/15/2021 @ 2 p.m. ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTPending04-12-21 Transportation, Water, Infrastructure Committee Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 35 of 125
UCC Housing LegislationAB 1322 Bonta Land use: substantially compliant housing element.3/23/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on L. GOV.3/4/2021‐A. L. GOV.AB 1327 Ting Aging in place: home modification. 3/25/2021‐From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re‐refer to Com. onH. & C.D. Read second time and amended (Amended 3/25/2021)3/4/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 1370 Quirk‐Silva Housing element: annual report: housing units.3/22/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on H. & C.D.3/18/2021‐A. H. & C.D.PendingAB 1377 McCarty Student housing: California Student Housing Revolving Loan Fund Act of 20213/11/2021‐Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED3/11/2021‐A. HIGHER ED.WatchAB 1398 Bloom Planning and zoning: housing element: rezoning of sites: prohousing local policies.3/25/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV. From committee chair, with author'samendments: Amend, and re‐refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended. (Amended3/25/2021)3/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D.PendingAB 1401 Friedman Residential and commercial development: parking requirements.2/22/2021‐Read first time.2/19/2021‐A. PRINTPendingNeed feedback from county planning directors.AB 1423 Daly Housing programs: multifamily housing programs: expenditure of loan proceeds.3/11/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 3/11/2021‐A. H. & C.D.SupportAB 1442 Ting Accessory dwelling units.2/22/2021‐Read first time.2/19/2021‐A. PRINTWatchAB 1445 Levine Planning and zoning: regional housing need allocation: climate change impacts.3/11/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.3/11/2021‐A. H. & C.D.WatchAB 1449 Wicks Housing.2/22/2021‐Read first time.2/19/2021‐A. PRINTWatchAB 1462 Fong Affordable housing: grant programs: progress payments.3/11/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 3/11/2021‐A. H. & C.D.SupportAB 1486 Carrillo California Environmental Quality Act: housing.3/22/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on NAT. RES.3/18/2021‐A. NAT. RES.PendingAB 1492 Bloom Department of Housing and Community Development: high‐opportunity areas.3/11/2021‐Referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 3/11/2021‐A. H. & C.D.PendingMight be two‐year bill; Anya trying to figure it out. AB 1501 Santiago Planning and zoning: housing development: very low and lower income households.3/25/2021‐Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV. From committee chair, with author'samendments: Amend, and re‐refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended3/25/2021‐A. H. & C.D.PendingAB 1516 Gabriel Income taxes: credits: low‐income housing.3/11/2021‐Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.3/11/2021‐A. REV. & TAXSupportAB 1551 SantiagoPlanning and zoning: housing: adaptive reuse of commercial space. 3/15/21 Re‐referred to Com. on H. & C.D. 3/11/21 A‐H. & C.D.PendingACA 1 Aguiar‐Curry Local government financing: affordable housing and public infrastructure: voter12/8/2020‐From printer. May be heard in committee January 7.12/7/2020‐A. PRINTSupportSB 3 Caballero Tenancy: COVID‐191/28/2021‐Referred to Com. on JUD. 1/28/2021‐S. JUD.WatchSB 5 Atkins Housing: bond act.3/18/2021‐Re‐referred to Coms. on HOUSING and GOV. & F.3/18/2021‐S. HOUSINGPending04-12-21 Transportation, Water, Infrastructure Committee Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 36 of 125
UCC Housing LegislationSB 6 Caballero Local planning: housing: commercial zones.3/11/2021‐From committee: Do pass and re‐refer to Com. on HOUSING. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 11). Re‐referred to Com. on HOUSING.3/11/2021‐S. HOUSING 4/29/2021 @ 10:30 a.m. SENATE HOUSINGOpposeSB 8 Skinner Density Bonus Law.3/25/2021‐From committee: Do pass and re‐refer to Com. on HOUSING. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.)(March 25). Re‐referred to Com. on HOUSING3/25/2021‐S. HOUSINGPendingSB 330 extension with 3 years left in the authorization. SB 9 Atkins Housing development: approvals 3/3/2021‐March 18 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.1/28/2021‐S. HOUSINGPendingSB 10 Wiener Planning and zoning: housing development: density.3/22/2021‐Read second time and amended. Re‐referred to Com. on GOV. & F.3/18/2021‐S. GOV. & F.WatchSB 15 Portantino Housing development: incentives: rezoning of idle retail sites.3/23/2021‐Set for hearing April 5. 3/18/2021‐S. APPR. 4/5/2021 @ 9 a.m.SENATE APPROPRIATIONSPendingSB 55 Stern Very high fire hazard severity zone: state responsibility area: development prohibition.3/3/2021‐Re‐referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and HOUSING.3/3/2021‐S. GOV. & F.WatchGoing to be amended to deal with OPR guidelines on fire related issues. SB 290 Skinner Density Bonus Law: qualifications for incentives or concessions: student housing for lower income students: moderate‐income persons and families: local government constraints3/18/2021‐From committee: Do pass and re‐refer to Com. on GOV. & F. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (March 18). Re‐referred to Com. on GOV. & F.3/18/2021‐S. GOV. & F.PendingSB 319 Melendez Land use: development fees: audit. 3/24/2021‐Set for hearing April 8. 2/17/2021‐S. GOV. & F. 4/8/2021 @ Upon adjournment of SessionSENATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCESB 333DurazoCalifornia Community Colleges: affordable housing.3/19/2021‐Set for hearing April 5. 3/10/2021‐S. APPR. 4/5/2021 @ 9 a.m. SENATE APPROPRIATIONSWatchSB 477 Wiener General plan: annual report.3/23/2021‐Set for hearing April 5. 3/18/2021‐S. APPR. 4/5/2021 @ 9 a.m.SENATE APPROPRIATIONSOpposeSeek amendments to remove CEQA docuements, at minimum. SB 478 Wiener Planning and Zoning Law: housing development projects.3/24/2021‐Set for hearing April 8.2/25/2021‐S. GOV. & F. 4/8/2021 @ Upon adjournment of Session SENATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCEOpposeSeek amendments: FAR is aggressive, interaction with ADU laws?04-12-21 Transportation, Water, Infrastructure Committee Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 37 of 125
UCC Housing LegislationSB 490 Caballero Housing acquisition and rehabilitation: technical assistance.2/25/2021‐Referred to Com. on HOUSING.2/25/2021‐S. HOUSING 4/29/2021 @ 10:30 a.m. SENATE HOUSINGWatch If it gets out of approps, consider supporting? SB 649 Cortese Local governments: affordable housing: local tenant preference.3/16/2021‐Set for hearing April 15. 3/3/2021‐S. HOUSING 4/15/2021 @ 10:30 a.m. SENATE HOUSINGPendingConsider support, CSAC going to request comment.SB 695Ochoa Bogh Mitigation Fee Act: housing developments.3/18/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on GOV. & F.3/18/2021‐S. GOV. & F.OpposeContains all the worst aspects of the impact fee discussion. SB 728 HertzbergDensity Bonus Law: purchase of density bonus units by nonprofit housing organizations.3/18/2021‐Re‐referred to Com. on HOUSING.3/18/2021‐S. HOUSING4/29/2021 @ 10:30 a.m.Senate ChamberSENATE HOUSINGWatchSB 765 Stern Accessory dwelling units: setbacks. 3/3/2021‐Referred to Coms. on HOUSING and GOV. & F.3/3/2021‐S. HOUSINGPendingCSAC meeting w/author's office on this and SB 55.SB 778 BeckerPlanning and zoning: accessory dwelling units.3/18/2021‐Re‐referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and HOUSING.3/18/2021‐S. GOV. & F.PendingSB 791CorteseCalifornia Surplus Land Authority.3/11/21 From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re‐referred to Com. on RLS. 2/19/21 S‐RLS.WatchSB 809 AllenMultijurisdictional regional agreements: housing element.3/18/2021‐Re‐referred to Coms. on HOUSING and GOV. & F.3/18/2021‐S. HOUSINGPendingSCA 2 Allen Public housing projects.From printer. May be acted upon on or after January 7. 12/7/20 S‐RLS.Support04-12-21 Transportation, Water, Infrastructure Committee Mtg - Agenda Packet, Page 38 of 125
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BRIEFING ROOM
FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan
MARCH 31, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
While the American Rescue Plan is changing the course of the pandemic and delivering relief
for working families, this is no time to build back to the way things were. This is the moment to
reimagine and rebuild a new economy. The American Jobs Plan is an investment in America
that will create millions of good jobs, rebuild our country’s infrastructure, and position the
United States to out-compete China. Public domestic investment as a share of the economy has
fallen by more than 40 percent since the 1960s. The American Jobs Plan will invest in America
in a way we have not invested since we built the interstate highways and won the Space Race.
The United States of America is the wealthiest country in the world, yet we rank 13th when it
comes to the overall quality of our infrastructure. After decades of disinvestment, our roads,
bridges, and water systems are crumbling. Our electric grid is vulnerable to catastrophic
outages. Too many lack access to affordable, high-speed Internet and to quality housing. The
past year has led to job losses and threatened economic security, eroding more than 30 years of
progress in women’s labor force participation. It has unmasked the fragility of our caregiving
infrastructure. And, our nation is falling behind its biggest competitors on research and
development (R&D), manufacturing, and training. It has never been more important for us to
invest in strengthening our infrastructure and competitiveness, and in creating the good-
paying, union jobs of the future.
Like great projects of the past, the President’s plan will unify and mobilize the country to meet
the great challenges of our time: the climate crisis and the ambitions of an autocratic China. It
will invest in Americans and deliver the jobs and opportunities they deserve. But unlike past
major investments, the plan prioritizes addressing long-standing and persistent racial
injustice. The plan targets 40 percent of the benefits of climate and clean infrastructure
investments to disadvantaged communities. And, the plan invests in rural communities and
communities impacted by the market-based transition to clean energy. Specifically, President
Biden’s plan will:
Fix highways, rebuild bridges, upgrade ports, airports and transit systems. The President’s
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economically significant bridges in the country in need of reconstruction. It also will repair the
worst 10,000 smaller bridges, providing critical linkages to communities. And, it will replace
thousands of buses and rail cars, repair hundreds of stations, renew airports, and expand
transit and rail into new communities.
Deliver clean drinking water, a renewed electric grid, and high-speed broadband to all
Americans. President Biden’s plan will eliminate all lead pipes and service lines in our
drinking water systems, improving the health of our country’s children and communities of
color. It will put hundreds of thousands of people to work laying thousands of miles of
transmission lines and capping hundreds of thousands of orphan oil and gas wells and
abandoned mines. And, it will bring affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband to every
American, including the more than 35 percent of rural Americans who lack access to
broadband at minimally acceptable speeds.
Build, preserve, and retrofit more than two million homes and commercial buildings,
modernize our nation’s schools and child care facilities, and upgrade veterans’ hospitals
and federal buildings. President Biden’s plan will create good jobs building, rehabilitating,
and retrofitting affordable, accessible, energy efficient, and resilient housing, commercial
buildings, schools, and child care facilities all over the country, while also vastly improving our
nation’s federal facilities, especially those that serve veterans.
Solidify the infrastructure of our care economy by creating jobs and raising wages and
benefits for essential home care workers. These workers – the majority of whom are women
of color – have been underpaid and undervalued for too long. The President’s plan makes
substantial investments in the infrastructure of our care economy, starting by creating new and
better jobs for caregiving workers. His plan will provide home and community-based care for
individuals who otherwise would need to wait as many as five years to get the services they
badly need.
Revitalize manufacturing, secure U.S. supply chains, invest in R&D, and train Americans
for the jobs of the future. President Biden’s plan will ensure that the best, diverse minds in
America are put to work creating the innovations of the future while creating hundreds of
thousands of quality jobs today. Our workers will build and make things in every part of
America, and they will be trained for well-paying, middle-class jobs.
Create good-quality jobs that pay prevailing wages in safe and healthy workplaces while
ensuring workers have a free and fair choice to organize, join a union, and bargain
collectively with their employers. By ensuring that American taxpayers’ dollars benefit
working families and their communities, and not multinational corporations or foreign
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governments, the plan will require that goods and materials are made in America and shipped
on U.S.-flag, U.S.-crewed vessels. The plan also will ensure that Americans who have endured
systemic discrimination and exclusion for generations finally have a fair shot at obtaining good
paying jobs and being part of a union.
Alongside his American Jobs Plan, President Biden is releasing a Made in America Tax Plan to
make sure corporations pay their fair share in taxes and encourage job creation at home. A
recent study found that 91 Fortune 500 companies paid $0 in federal taxes on U.S. income in
2018. Another study found that the average corporation paid just 8 percent in taxes. President
Biden believes that profitable corporations should not be able to get away with paying little or
no tax by shifting jobs and profits overseas. President Biden’s plan will reward investment at
home, stop profit shifting, and ensure other nations won’t gain a competitive edge by becoming
tax havens.
The President’s American Jobs Plan is a historic public investment – consisting principally of
one-time capital investments in our nation’s productivity and long-term growth. It will invest
about 1 percent of GDP per year over eight years to upgrade our nation’s infrastructure,
revitalize manufacturing, invest in basic research and science, shore up supply chains, and
solidify our care infrastructure. These are investments that leading economists agree will give
Americans good jobs now and will pay off for future generations by leaving the country more
competitive and our communities stronger. In total, the plan will invest about $2 trillion this
decade. If passed alongside President Biden’s Made in America corporate tax plan, it will be
fully paid for within the next 15 years and reduce deficits in the years after.
BUILD WORLD-CLASS TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE: FIX HIGHWAYS,
REBUILD BRIDGES, AND UPGRADE PORTS, AIRPORTS AND TRANSIT SYSTEMS
President Biden is calling on Congress to make a historic and overdue investment in our roads,
bridges, rail, ports, airports, and transit systems. The President’s plan will ensure that these
investments produce good-quality jobs with strong labor standards, prevailing wages, and a
free and fair choice to join a union and bargain collectively. These investments will advance
racial equity by providing better jobs and better transportation options to underserved
communities. These investments also will extend opportunities to small businesses to
participate in the design, construction, and manufacturing of new infrastructure and
component parts. President Biden’s plan will deliver infrastructure Americans can trust,
because it will be resilient to floods, fires, storms, and other threats, and not fragile in the face
of these increasing risks. President Biden is calling on Congress to:
Transform our crumbling transportation infrastructure:
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Decades of declining public investment has left our roads, bridges, rail, and transit systems in
poor condition, with a trillion-dollar backlog of needed repairs. More than 35,000 people die in
traffic crashes on U.S. roads each year, and millions more are seriously and often permanently
injured. The United States has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the industrialized
world, double the rate in Canada and quadruple that in Europe. Across cities, suburbs, and
rural areas, President Biden’s plan will help parents get to work reliably and affordably, reduce
the impacts of climate change for our kids, and make sure fewer families mourn the loss of a
loved one to road crashes. His investments will use more sustainable and innovative materials,
including cleaner steel and cement, and component parts Made in America and shipped on
U.S.-flag vessels with American crews under U.S. laws. And, his infrastructure investments will
mitigate socio-economic disparities, advance racial equity, and promote affordable access to
opportunity.
The President’s plan invests an additional $621 billion in transportation infrastructure and
resilience. It will:
Repair American roads and bridges. One in five miles, or 173,000 total miles, of our
highways and major roads are in poor condition, as well as 45,000 bridges. Delays caused
by traffic congestion alone cost over $160 billion per year, and motorists are forced to pay
over $1,000 every year in wasted time and fuel. The President is proposing a total increase
of $115 billion to modernize the bridges, highways, roads, and main streets that are in most
critical need of repair. This includes funding to improve air quality, limit greenhouse gas
emissions, and reduce congestion. His plan will modernize 20,000 miles of highways,
roads, and main streets, not only “fixing them first” but “fixing them right,” with safety,
resilience, and all users in mind. It will fix the most economically significant large bridges
in the country in need of reconstruction, and it will repair the worst 10,000 smaller
bridges, including bridges that provide critical connections to rural and tribal
communities. The plan includes $20 billion to improve road safety for all users, including
increases to existing safety programs and a new Safe Streets for All program to fund state
and local “vision zero” plans and other improvements to reduce crashes and fatalities,
especially for cyclists and pedestrians.
Modernize public transit. Households that take public transportation to work have twice
the commute time, and households of color are twice as likely to take public
transportation. Our current transit infrastructure is inadequate – the Department of
Transportation estimates a repair backlog of over $105 billion, representing more than
24,000 buses, 5,000 rail cars, 200 stations, and thousands of miles of track, signals, and
power systems in need of replacement. This translates to service delays and disruptions
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that leave riders stranded and discourage transit use. President Biden is calling on
Congress to invest $85 billion to modernize existing transit and help agencies expand their
systems to meet rider demand. This investment will double federal funding for public
transit, spend down the repair backlog, and bring bus, bus rapid transit, and rail service to
communities and neighborhoods across the country. It will ultimately reduce traffic
congestion for everyone.
Invest in reliable passenger and freight rail service. The nation’s rail networks have the
potential to offer safe, reliable, efficient, and climate-friendly alternatives for moving
people and freight. However, unlike highways and transit, rail lacks a multi-year funding
stream to address deferred maintenance, enhance existing corridors, and build new lines
in high-potential locations. There are currently projects just waiting to be funded that will
give millions more Americans reliable and fast inter-city train service. President Biden is
calling on Congress to invest $80 billion to address Amtrak’s repair backlog; modernize the
high traffic Northeast Corridor; improve existing corridors and connect new city pairs; and
enhance grant and loan programs that support passenger and freight rail safety, efficiency,
and electrification.
Create good jobs electrifying vehicles. U.S. market share of plug-in electric vehicle (EV)
sales is only one-third the size of the Chinese EV market. The President believes that must
change. He is proposing a $174 billion investment to win the EV market. His plan will
enable automakers to spur domestic supply chains from raw materials to parts, retool
factories to compete globally, and support American workers to make batteries and EVs. It
will give consumers point of sale rebates and tax incentives to buy American-made EVs,
while ensuring that these vehicles are affordable for all families and manufactured by
workers with good jobs. It will establish grant and incentive programs for state and local
governments and the private sector to build a national network of 500,000 EV chargers by
2030, while promoting strong labor, training, and installation standards. His plan also will
replace 50,000 diesel transit vehicles and electrify at least 20 percent of our yellow school
bus fleet through a new Clean Buses for Kids Program at the Environmental Protection
Agency, with support from the Department of Energy. These investments will set us on a
path to 100 percent clean buses, while ensuring that the American workforce is trained to
operate and maintain this 21st century infrastructure. Finally, it will utilize the vast tools of
federal procurement to electrify the federal fleet, including the United States Postal
Service.
Improve ports, waterways, and airports. The United States built modern aviation, but
our airports lag far behind our competitors. According to some rankings, no U.S. airports
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airports, including funding for the Airport Improvement Program, upgrades to FAA assets
that ensure safe and efficient air travel, and a new program to support terminal
renovations and multimodal connections for affordable, convenient, car-free access to air
travel. President Biden is calling on Congress to invest an additional $17 billion in inland
waterways, coastal ports, land ports of entry, and ferries, which are all essential to our
nation’s freight. This includes a Healthy Ports program to mitigate the cumulative impacts
of air pollution on neighborhoods near ports, often communities of color. These
investments will position the United States as a global leader in clean freight and aviation.
Redress historic inequities and build the future of transportation infrastructure. The
President’s plan for transportation is not just ambitious in scale, it is designed with equity
in mind and to set up America for the future. Too often, past transportation investments
divided communities – like the Claiborne Expressway in New Orleans or I-81 in Syracuse –
or it left out the people most in need of affordable transportation options. The President’s
plan includes $20 billion for a new program that will reconnect neighborhoods cut off by
historic investments and ensure new projects increase opportunity, advance racial equity
and environmental justice, and promote affordable access. The President’s plan will
inspire basic research, like advanced pavements that recycle carbon dioxide, and “future
proof” investments that will last decades to leave coming generations with a safe,
equitable, and sustainable transportation system. And, the President’s plan will accelerate
transformative investments, from pre-development through construction, turning “shovel
worthy” ideas into “shovel ready” projects. This includes $25 billion for a dedicated fund
to support ambitious projects that have tangible benefits to the regional or national
economy but are too large or complex for existing funding programs.
Invest resources wisely to deliver infrastructure projects that produce real
results. America lags its peers – including Canada, the U.K., and Australia – in the on-time
and on-budget delivery of infrastructure, and is falling behind countries like China on
overall investment. Delivering this historic investment will require partnership across
government, unions, and industry, to produce meaningful outcomes for the American
people – reliable transportation, safe water, affordable housing, healthy schools, clean
electricity, and broadband for all. When President Biden managed the implementation of
the Recovery Act, he insisted on the strongest possible accountability and transparency
measures to ensure public dollars were invested efficiently and effectively. When Congress
enacts the American Jobs Plan, the President will bring the best practices from the
Recovery Act and models from around the world to break down barriers and drive
implementation of infrastructure investments across all levels of government to realize the
President’s vision of safe, reliable, and resilient infrastructure. Critically, in order to
achieve the best outcomes on cost and performance for the American people, the
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projects through world-class training, technical assistance, and procurement best
practices. In addition, the President’s plan will use smart, coordinated infrastructure
permitting to expedite federal decisions while prioritizing stakeholder engagement,
community consultation, and maximizing equity, health, and environmental benefits.
Make our infrastructure more resilient:
Millions of Americans feel the effects of climate change each year when their roads wash out,
airport power goes down, or schools get flooded. Last year alone, the United States faced 22
extreme weather and climate-related disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each – a
cumulative price tag of nearly $100 billion. Chronic underinvestment in resilience has harmed
American transportation infrastructure, disrupting service, making travel conditions unsafe,
causing severe damage, and increasing maintenance and operating costs.
In 2020, the United States endured 22 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters,
costing $95 billion in damages to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. In Louisiana,
Hurricane Laura caused $19 billion of damage, resulting in broken water systems and a
severely damaged electrical grid that impeded a quick recovery. Building back better requires
that the investments in this historic plan make our infrastructure more resilient in the face of
increasingly severe floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other risks. Every dollar spent on
rebuilding our infrastructure during the Biden administration will be used to prevent, reduce,
and withstand the impacts of the climate crisis. Additionally, the President is calling for $50
billion in dedicated investments to improve infrastructure resilience and:
Safeguard critical infrastructure and services, and defend vulnerable
communities. People of color and low-income people are to live in areas
most vulnerable to flooding and other climate change-related weather events. They also
are less likely to have the funds to prepare for and recover from extreme weather events.
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Black and Hispanic residents were twice as likely as
white residents to report experiencing an income shock with no recovery support.
President Biden’s plan increases resilience in the most essential services, including the
electric grid; food systems; urban infrastructure; community health and hospitals; and our
roads, rail, and other transportation assets. His plan also targets investments to support
infrastructure in those communities most vulnerable physically and financially to climate-
driven disasters and to build back above existing codes and standards. The President’s plan
will invest in vulnerable communities through a range of programs, including FEMA’s
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, HUD’s Community
Development Block Grant program, new initiatives at the Department of Transportation, a
bipartisan tax credit to provide incentives to low- and middle-income families and to small
more likely
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businesses to invest in disaster resilience, and transition and relocation assistance to
support community-led transitions for the most vulnerable tribal communities.
Maximize the resilience of land and water resources to protect communities and the
environment. President Biden’s plan will protect and, where necessary, restore nature-
based infrastructure – our lands, forests, wetlands, watersheds, and coastal and ocean
resources. Families and businesses throughout the United States rely on this infrastructure
for their lives and livelihoods. President Biden is calling on Congress to invest in
protection from extreme wildfires, coastal resilience to sea-level rise and hurricanes,
support for agricultural resources management and climate-smart technologies, and the
protection and restoration of major land and water resources like Florida’s Everglades and
the Great Lakes. Additionally, the President’s plan provides funding for the western
drought crisis by investing in water efficiency and recycling programs, Tribal Water
Settlements, and dam safety. President Biden’s plan will empower local leaders to shape
these restoration and resilience project funds in line with the Outdoor Restoration Force
Act.
REBUILD CLEAN DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, A RENEWED ELECTRIC
GRID, AND HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND TO ALL AMERICANS
Too many American families drink polluted water, lack access to affordable, high-speed
internet, or experience power outages too often – all while paying more for those services.
President Biden’s plan invests in the infrastructure necessary to finally deliver the water,
broadband, and electricity service that Americans deserve. Specifically, his plan will:
Ensure clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities:
Across the country, pipes and treatment plants are aging and polluted drinking water is
endangering public health. An estimated six to ten million homes still receive drinking water
through lead pipes and service lines. The President’s investments in improving water
infrastructure and replacing lead service lines will create good jobs, including union and
prevailing wage jobs. President Biden’s plan invests $111 billion to:
Replace 100 percent of the nation’s lead pipes and service lines. According to the CDC,
there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Lead can slow development and cause
learning, behavior, and hearing problems in children, as well as lasting kidney and brain
damage. President Biden believes that no American family should still be receiving
drinking water through lead pipes and service lines. To eliminate all lead pipes and service
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Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN) grants. In addition to reducing lead exposure in
homes, this investment also will reduce lead exposure in 400,000 schools and childcare
facilities.
Upgrade and modernize America’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater
systems, tackle new contaminants, and support clean water infrastructure across
rural America. Aging water systems threaten public health in thousands of communities
nationwide. President Biden will modernize these systems by scaling up existing,
successful programs, including by providing $56 billion in grants and low-cost flexible
loans to states, Tribes, territories, and disadvantaged communities across the country.
President Biden’s plan also provides $10 billion in funding to monitor and remediate PFAS
(per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water and to invest in rural small water
systems and household well and wastewater systems, including drainage fields.
Revitalize America’s digital infrastructure:
Generations ago, the federal government recognized that without affordable access to
electricity, Americans couldn’t fully participate in modern society and the modern economy.
With the 1936 Rural Electrification Act, the federal government made a historic investment in
bringing electricity to nearly every home and farm in America, and millions of families and our
economy reaped the benefits. Broadband internet is the new electricity. It is necessary for
Americans to do their jobs, to participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay
connected. Yet, by one definition, more than 30 million Americans live in areas where there is
no broadband infrastructure that provides minimally acceptable speeds. Americans in rural
areas and on tribal lands particularly lack adequate access. And, in part because the United
States has some of the highest broadband prices among OECD countries, millions of Americans
can’t use broadband internet even if the infrastructure exists where they live. In urban areas as
well, there is a stark digital divide: a much higher percentage of White families use home
broadband internet than Black or Latino families. The last year made painfully clear the cost of
these disparities, particularly for students who struggled to connect while learning remotely,
compounding learning loss and social isolation for those students.
The President believes we can bring affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband to every
American through a historic investment of $100 billion. That investment will:
Build high-speed broadband infrastructure to reach 100 percent coverage. The
President’s plan prioritizes building “future proof” broadband infrastructure in unserved
and underserved areas so that we finally reach 100 percent high-speed broadband
coverage. It also prioritizes support for broadband networks owned, operated by, or
affiliated with local governments, non-profits, and co-operatives—providers with less
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it ensures funds are set aside for infrastructure on tribal lands and that tribal nations are
consulted in program administration. Along the way, it will create good-paying jobs with
labor protections and the right to organize and bargain collectively.
Promote transparency and competition. President Biden’s plan will promote price
transparency and competition among internet providers, including by lifting barriers that
prevent municipally-owned or affiliated providers and rural electric co-ops from
competing on an even playing field with private providers, and requiring internet
providers to clearly disclose the prices they charge.
Reduce the cost of broadband internet service and promote more widespread
adoption. President Biden believes that building out broadband infrastructure isn’t
enough. We also must ensure that every American who wants to can afford high-quality
and reliable broadband internet. While the President recognizes that individual subsidies
to cover internet costs may be needed in the short term, he believes continually providing
subsidies to cover the cost of overpriced internet service is not the right long-term
solution for consumers or taxpayers. Americans pay too much for the internet – much
more than people in many other countries – and the President is committed to working
with Congress to find a solution to reduce internet prices for all Americans, increase
adoption in both rural and urban areas, hold providers accountable, and save taxpayer
money.
Reenergize America’s power infrastructure:
As the recent Texas power outages demonstrated, our aging electric grid needs urgent
modernization. A Department of Energy study found that power outages cost the U.S. economy
up to $70 billion annually. The President’s plan will create a more resilient grid, lower energy
bills for middle class Americans, improve air quality and public health outcomes, and create
good jobs, with a choice to join a union, on the path to achieving 100 percent carbon-free
electricity by 2035. President Biden is calling on Congress to invest $100 billion to:
Build a more resilient electric transmission system. Through investments in the grid,
we can move cheaper, cleaner electricity to where it is needed most. This starts with the
creation of a targeted investment tax credit that incentivizes the buildout of at least 20
gigawatts of high-voltage capacity power lines and mobilizes tens of billions in private
capital off the sidelines – right away. In addition, President Biden’s plan will establish a
new Grid Deployment Authority at the Department of Energy that allows for better
leverage of existing rights-of-way – along roads and railways – and supports creative
financing tools to spur additional high priority, high-voltage transmission lines. These
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efforts will create good-paying jobs for union laborers, line workers, and electricians, in
addition to creating demand for American-made building materials and parts.
Spur jobs modernizing power generation and delivering clean electricity. President
Biden is proposing a ten-year extension and phase down of an expanded direct-pay
investment tax credit and production tax credit for clean energy generation and storage.
These credits will be paired with strong labor standards to ensure the jobs created are
good-quality jobs with a free and fair choice to join a union and bargain collectively.
President Biden’s plan will mobilize private investment to modernize our power sector. It
also will support state, local, and tribal governments choosing to accelerate this
modernization through complementary policies – like clean energy block grants that can
be used to support clean energy, worker empowerment, and environmental justice. And, it
will use the federal government’s incredible purchasing power to drive clean energy
deployment across the market by purchasing 24/7 clean power for federal buildings. To
ensure that we fully take advantage of the opportunity that modernizing our power sector
presents, President Biden will establish an Energy Efficiency and Clean Electricity
Standard (EECES) aimed at cutting electricity bills and electricity pollution, increasing
competition in the market, incentivizing more efficient use of existing infrastructure, and
continuing to leverage the carbon pollution-free energy provided by existing sources like
nuclear and hydropower. All of this will be done while ensuring those facilities meet
robust and rigorous standards for worker, public, and environmental safety as well as
environmental justice – and all while moving toward 100 percent carbon-pollution free
power by 2035.
Put the energy industry to work plugging orphan oil and gas wells and cleaning up
abandoned mines. Hundreds of thousands of former orphan oil and gas wells and
abandoned mines pose serious safety hazards, while also causing ongoing air, water, and
other environmental damage. Many of these old wells and mines are located in rural
communities that have suffered from years of disinvestment. President Biden’s plan
includes an immediate up-front investment of $16 billion that will put hundreds of
thousands to work in union jobs plugging oil and gas wells and restoring and reclaiming
abandoned coal, hardrock, and uranium mines. In addition to creating good jobs in hard-
hit communities, this investment will reduce the methane and brine that leaks from these
wells, just as we invest in reducing leaks from other sources like aging pipes and
distribution systems.
Remediate and redevelop idle real property, and spur the buildout of critical physical,
social, and civic infrastructure in distressed and disadvantaged communities. In
thousands of rural and urban communities around the country, hundreds of thousands of
former industrial and energy sites are now idle – sources of blight and pollution. Through
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a $5 billion investment in the remediation and redevelopment of these Brownfield and
Superfund sites, as well as related economic and workforce development, President
Biden’s plan will turn this idle real property into new hubs of economic growth and job
creation. But it’s not enough to redevelop old infrastructure. President Biden’s plan also
will bring these communities new critical physical, social, and civic infrastructure. This
means investing in the Economic Development Agency’s Public Works program (while
lifting the cap of $3 million on projects) and in “Main Street” revitalization efforts through
HUD and USDA. President Biden’s plan also will spur targeted sustainable, economic
development efforts through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER grant
program, Department of Energy retooling grants for idled factories (through the Section
132 program), and dedicated funding to support community-driven environmental justice
efforts – such as capacity and project grants to address legacy pollution and the cumulative
impacts experienced by frontline and fenceline communities.
Build next generation industries in distressed communities. President Biden believes
that the market-based shift toward clean energy presents enormous opportunities for the
development of new markets and new industries. For example, by pairing an investment in
15 decarbonized hydrogen demonstration projects in distressed communities with a new
production tax credit, we can spur capital-project retrofits and installations that bolster
and decarbonize our industry. The President’s plan also will establish ten pioneer facilities
that demonstrate carbon capture retrofits for large steel, cement, and chemical production
facilities, all while ensuring that overburdened communities are protected from increases
in cumulative pollution. In addition, in line with the bipartisan SCALE Act, his plan will
support large-scale sequestration efforts that leverage the best science and prioritize
community engagement. And to accelerate responsible carbon capture deployment and
ensure permanent storage, President Biden’s plan reforms and expands the bipartisan
Section 45Q tax credit, making it direct pay and easier to use for hard-to-decarbonize
industrial applications, direct air capture, and retrofits of existing power plants.
Mobilize the next generation of conservation and resilience workers. This $10 billion
investment will put a new, diverse generation of Americans to work conserving our public
lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, and advancing environmental justice
through a new Civilian Climate Corps, all while placing good-paying union jobs within
reach for more Americans.
BUILD, PRESERVE, AND RETROFIT MORE THAN TWO MILLION HOMES AND
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS; MODERNIZE OUR NATION’S SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY
COLLEGES, AND EARLY LEARNING FACILITIES; AND UPGRADE VETERANS’
HOSPITALS AND FEDERAL BUILDINGS
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There is a severe shortage of affordable housing options in America, and the American Society
of Civil Engineers gives our school infrastructure a “D+.” President Biden believes we must
invest in building and upgrading modern, resilient, and energy-efficient homes and buildings,
including our nation’s schools, early learning facilities, veterans’ hospitals and other federal
buildings, and in the process, employ American workers in jobs with good wages and benefits.
President Biden’s plan will:
Build, preserve, and retrofit more than two million homes and commercial buildings to
address the affordable housing crisis:
There is a severe shortage of affordable housing options in America. Millions of families pay
more than half their income on rent, and home energy costs are a significant concern for
American renters as well. And, across the country, people are struggling to purchase their first
home.
The President’s plan invests $213 billion to produce, preserve, and retrofit more than two
million affordable and sustainable places to live. It pairs this investment with an innovative
new approach to eliminate state and local exclusionary zoning laws, which drive up the cost of
construction and keep families from moving to neighborhoods with more opportunities for
them and their kids. The President’s plan will help address the growing cost of rent and create
jobs that pay prevailing wages, including through project labor agreements with a free and fair
choice to join a union and bargain collectively.
President Biden is calling on Congress to:
Produce, preserve, and retrofit more than a million affordable, resilient, accessible,
energy efficient, and electrified housing units. Through targeted tax credits, formula
funding, grants, and project-based rental assistance, President Biden’s plan will extend
affordable housing rental opportunities to underserved communities nationwide,
including rural and tribal areas.
Build and rehabilitate more than 500,000 homes for low- and middle-income
homebuyers. President Biden is calling on Congress to take immediate steps to spur the
construction and rehabilitation of homes for underserved communities. Specifically, he is
calling on Congress to pass the innovative, bipartisan Neighborhood Homes Investment
Act (NHIA). Offering $20 billion worth of NHIA tax credits over the next five years will
result in approximately 500,000 homes built or rehabilitated, creating a pathway for more
families to buy a home and start building wealth.
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Eliminate exclusionary zoning and harmful land use policies. For decades, exclusionary
zoning laws – like minimum lot sizes, mandatory parking requirements, and prohibitions
on multifamily housing – have inflated housing and construction costs and locked families
out of areas with more opportunities. President Biden is calling on Congress to enact an
innovative, new competitive grant program that awards flexible and attractive funding to
jurisdictions that take concrete steps to eliminate such needless barriers to producing
affordable housing.
Address longstanding public housing capital needs. Years of disinvestment have left our
public housing in disrepair. President Biden is calling on Congress to invest $40 billion to
improve the infrastructure of the public housing system in America. This funding will
address critical life-safety concerns, mitigate imminent hazards to residents, and
undertake energy efficiency measures which will significantly reduce ongoing operating
expenses. These improvements will disproportionately benefit women, people of color,
and people with disabilities.
Put union building trade workers to work upgrading homes and businesses to save
families money. President Biden’s plan will upgrade homes through block grant programs,
the Weatherization Assistance Program, and by extending and expanding home and
commercial efficiency tax credits. President Biden’s plan also will establish a $27 billion
Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator to mobilize private investment into
distributed energy resources; retrofits of residential, commercial and municipal buildings;
and clean transportation. These investments have a particular focus on disadvantaged
communities that have not yet benefited from clean energy investments.
Modernize our nation’s schools and early learning facilities:
Too many students attend schools and child care centers that are run-down, unsafe, and pose
health risks. These conditions are dangerous for our kids and exist disproportionately in
schools with a high percentage of low-income students and students of color. And even before
COVID-19, 43 percent of parents reported struggling to find an adequate child care facility for
their children. President Biden is calling on Congress to:
Modernize our public schools. President Biden believes we can’t close the opportunity
gap if low-income kids go to schools in buildings that undermine health and safety, while
wealthier students get access to safe buildings with labs and technology that prepare them
for the jobs of the future. The President’s plan invests $100 billion to upgrade and build
new public schools, through $50 billion in direct grants and an additional $50 billion
leveraged through bonds. These funds will first go toward making sure our schools are safe
and healthy places of learning for our kids and work for teachers and other education
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professionals, for example by improving indoor air quality and ventilation. As we make our
schools safer, we also will invest in cutting-edge, energy-efficient and electrified, resilient,
and innovative school buildings with technology and labs that will help our educators
prepare students to be productive workers and valued students. Under the President’s
plan, better operating school facilities will reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and also
will become environments of community resilience with green space, clean air, and safe
places to gather, especially during emergencies. Funds also will be provided to improve our
school kitchens, so they can be used to better prepare nutritious meals for our students
and go green by reducing or eliminating the use of paper plates and other disposable
materials.
Investing in community college infrastructure. Investing in community college facilities
and technology helps protect the health and safety of students and faculty, address
education deserts (particularly for rural communities), grow local economies, improve
energy efficiency and resilience, and narrow funding inequities in the short-term, as we
rebuild our higher education finance system for the long-run. President Biden is calling on
Congress to invest $12 billion to address these needs. States will be responsible for using
the dollars to address both existing physical and technological infrastructure needs at
community colleges and identifying strategies to address access to community college in
education deserts.
Upgrade child care facilities and build new supply in high need areas. Lack of access to
child care makes it harder for parents, especially mothers, to fully participate in the
workforce. In areas with the greatest shortage of child care slots, women’s labor force
participation is about three percentage points less than in areas with a high capacity of
child care slots, hurting families and hindering U.S. growth and competitiveness. President
Biden is calling on Congress to provide $25 billion to help upgrade child care facilities and
increase the supply of child care in areas that need it most. Funding would be provided
through a Child Care Growth and Innovation Fund for states to build a supply of infant and
toddler care in high-need areas. President Biden also is calling for an expanded tax credit
to encourage businesses to build child care facilities at places of work. Employers will
receive 50 percent of the first $1 million of construction costs per facility so that employees
can enjoy the peace of mind and convenience that comes with on-site child care. These
investments will provide safe, accessible, energy efficient, high-quality learning
environments for providers to teach and care for children. Public investments in schools
and childcare improves children’s outcomes—the foundation for future productivity gains.
In classrooms with poor , for example, student are 10 to 20
percent higher.
ventilation absences
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Upgrade VA hospitals and federal buildings:
The federal government operates office buildings, courthouses, and other facilities in every
state, where millions of workers serve the public from outdated, inefficient, and sometimes
unsafe working conditions. While the median age of U.S. private sector hospitals is roughly 11
years, the Veterans Affairs’ hospital portfolio has a median age of 58. The President believes
our veterans deserve state-of-the-art hospitals and care. President Biden’s plan provides $18
billion for the modernization of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics. President Biden’s plan
also invests $10 billion in the modernization, sustainability, and resilience of federal buildings,
including through a bipartisan Federal Capital Revolving Fund to support investment in a
major purchase, construction or renovation of Federal facilities. And, President Biden’s plan
utilizes the vast tools of federal procurement to purchase low carbon materials for
construction and clean power for these newly constructed VA hospitals and federal buildings.
SOLIDIFY THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF OUR CARE ECONOMY BY CREATING JOBS
AND RAISING WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR ESSENTIAL HOME CARE WORKERS
Even before COVID-19, our country was in the midst of a caregiving crisis. In addition to caring
for children, families feel the financial burden of caring for aging relatives and family members
with disabilities, and there is a financial strain for people with disabilities living independently
to ensure that they are getting care in their homes. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of
people who need better care are unable to access it, even though they qualify under Medicaid.
In fact, it can take years for these individuals to get the services they badly need. Aging
relatives and people with disabilities deserve better. They deserve high-quality services and
support that meet their unique needs and personal choices.
Caregivers – who are disproportionally women of color – have been underpaid and
undervalued for far too long. Wages for essential home care workers are approximately $12 per
hour, putting them among the lowest paid workers in our economy. In fact, one in six workers
in this sector live in poverty. President Biden is calling on Congress to make substantial
investments in the infrastructure of care in our country. Specifically, he is calling on Congress
to put $400 billion toward expanding access to quality, affordable home- or community-based
care for aging relatives and people with disabilities. These investments will help hundreds of
thousands of Americans finally obtain the long-term services and support they need, while
creating new jobs and offering caregiving workers a long-overdue raise, stronger benefits, and
an opportunity to organize or join a union and collectively bargain. Research shows
that the pay of direct care workers greatly enhances workers’ financial security,
improves productivity, and increases the quality of care offered. Another showed that
increased pay for care workers prevented deaths, reduced the number of health violations, and
lowered the cost of preventative care.
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President Biden’s plan will:
Expand access to long-term care services under Medicaid. President Biden believes
more people should have the opportunity to receive care at home, in a supportive
community, or from a loved one. President Biden’s plan will expand access to home and
community-based services (HCBS) and extend the longstanding Money Follows the Person
program that supports innovations in the delivery of long-term care.
Put in place an infrastructure to create good middle-class jobs with a free and fair
choice to join a union. The HCBS expansion under Medicaid can support well-paying
caregiving jobs that include benefits and the ability to collectively bargain, building state
infrastructure to improve the quality of services and to support workers. This will improve
wages and quality of life for essential home health workers and yield significant economic
benefits for low-income communities and communities of color.
INVEST IN R&D, REVITALIZE MANUFACTURING AND SMALL BUSINESSES, AND
TRAIN AMERICANS FOR THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE
Half the jobs in our high growth, high wage sectors are concentrated in just 41 counties,
locking millions of Americans out of a shot at a middle-class job. President Biden believes that,
even in the face of automation and globalization, America can and must retain well-paid union
jobs and create more of them all across the country. U.S. manufacturing was the Arsenal of
Democracy in World War II and must be part of the Arsenal of American Prosperity today,
helping fuel an economic recovery for working families. From the invention of the
semiconductor to the creation of the Internet, new engines of economic growth have emerged
due to public investments that support research, commercialization, and strong supply chains.
President Biden is calling on Congress to make smart investments in research and
development, manufacturing and regional economic development, and in workforce
development to give our workers and companies the tools and training they need to compete
on the global stage. Specifically, President Biden is calling on Congress to:
Invest in R&D and the technologies of the future:
Public investments in R&D lay the foundation for the future breakthroughs that over time yield
new businesses, new jobs, and more exports. However, we need more investment if we want to
maintain our economic edge in today’s global economy. We are one of the few major economies
whose public investments in research and development have declined as a percent of GDP in
the past 25 years. Countries like China are investing aggressively in R&D, and China now ranks
number two in the world in R&D expenditures. In addition, barriers to careers in high-
innovation sectors remain significant. We must do more to improve access to the higher wage
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sectors of our economy. In order to win the 21st century economy, President Biden believes
America must get back to investing in the researchers, laboratories, and universities across our
nation. But this time, we must do so with a commitment to lifting up workers and regions who
were left out of past investments. He is calling on Congress to make an $180 billion investment
that will:
Advance U.S. leadership in critical technologies and upgrade America’s research
infrastructure. U.S. leadership in new technologies—from artificial intelligence to
biotechnology to computing—is critical to both our future economic competitiveness and
our national security. Based on bipartisan proposals, President Biden is calling on Congress
to invest $50 billion in the National Science Foundation (NSF), creating a technology
directorate that will collaborate with and build on existing programs across the
government. It will focus on fields like semiconductors and advanced computing,
advanced communications technology, advanced energy technologies, and biotechnology.
He also is calling on Congress to provide $30 billion in additional funding for R&D that
spurs innovation and job creation, including in rural areas. His plan also will invest $40
billion in upgrading research infrastructure in laboratories across the country, including
brick-and-mortar facilities and computing capabilities and networks. These funds would
be allocated across the federal R&D agencies, including at the Department of Energy. Half
of those funds will be reserved for Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs)
and other Minority Serving Institutions, including the creation of a new national lab
focused on climate that will be affiliated with an HBCU.
Establish the United States as a leader in climate science, innovation, and R&D. The
President is calling on Congress to invest $35 billion in the full range of solutions needed to
achieve technology breakthroughs that address the climate crisis and position America as
the global leader in clean energy technology and clean energy jobs. This includes
launching ARPA-C to develop new methods for reducing emissions and building climate
resilience, as well as expanding across-the-board funding for climate research. In addition
to a $5 billion increase in funding for other climate-focused research, his plan will invest
$15 billion in demonstration projects for climate R&D priorities, including utility-scale
energy storage, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, advanced nuclear, rare earth
element separations, floating offshore wind, biofuel/bioproducts, quantum computing, and
electric vehicles, as well as strengthening U.S. technological leadership in these areas in
global markets.
Eliminate racial and gender inequities in research and development and science,
technology, engineering, and math. Discrimination leads to less : one
study that innovation in the United States will quadruple if women, people of
innovation
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color, and children from low-income families invented at the rate of groups who are not
held back by discrimination and structural barriers. Persistent inequities in access to R&D
dollars and to careers in innovation industries prevents the U.S. economy from reaching its
full potential. President Biden is calling on Congress to make a $10 billion R&D investment
at HBCUs and other MSIs. He also is calling on Congress to invest $15 billion in creating up
to 200 centers of excellence that serve as research incubators at HBCUs and other MSIs to
provide graduate fellowships and other opportunities for underserved populations,
including through pre-college programs.
Retool and revitalize American manufacturers and small businesses:
The U.S. manufacturing sector accounts for 70 percent of business R&D expenditure, 30
percent of productivity growth, and 60 percent of exports. Manufacturing is a critical node
that helps convert research and innovation into sustained economic growth. Workers on the
factory floor work hand-in-hand with engineers and scientists to sharpen and maintain our
competitive edge. While manufacturing jobs have been a ladder to middle-class life, we have
let our industrial heartland be hollowed out, with quality jobs moving abroad or to regions
with lower wages and fewer protections for workers. President Biden is calling on Congress to
invest $300 billion in order to:
Strengthen manufacturing supply chains for critical goods. President Biden believes we
must produce, here at home, the technologies and goods that meet today’s challenges and
seize tomorrow’s opportunities. President Biden is calling on Congress to invest $50 billion
to create a new office at the Department of Commerce dedicated to monitoring domestic
industrial capacity and funding investments to support production of critical goods. The
President also is calling on Congress to invest $50 billion in semiconductor manufacturing
and research, as called for in the bipartisan CHIPS Act.
Protect Americans from future pandemics. This funding provides $30 billion over 4
years to create U.S. jobs and prevent the severe job losses caused by pandemics through
major new investments in medical countermeasures manufacturing; research and
development; and related biopreparedness and biosecurity. This includes investments to
shore up our nation’s strategic national stockpile; accelerate the timeline to research,
develop and field tests and therapeutics for emerging and future outbreaks; accelerate
response time by developing prototype vaccines through Phase I and II trials, test
technologies for the rapid scaling of vaccine production, and ensure sufficient production
capacity in an emergency; enhance U.S. infrastructure for biopreparedness and
investments in biosafety and biosecurity; train personnel for epidemic and pandemic
response; and onshore active pharmaceutical ingredients. COVID-19 has claimed over
500,000 American lives and cost trillions of dollars, demonstrating the devastating and
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outbreaks of SARS, Ebola, influenza, Zika and others have cost billions in lost productivity.
The risk of catastrophic biological threats is increasing due to our interconnected world,
heightened risk of spillover from animals to humans, ease of making and modifying
pandemic agents, and an eroding norm against the development and use of biological
weapons. The American Rescue Plan serves as an initial investment of $10 billion. With
this new major investment in preventing future pandemics, the United States will build on
the momentum from the American Rescue Plan, bolster scientific leadership, create jobs,
markedly decrease the time from discovering a new threat to putting shots in arms, and
prevent future biological catastrophes.
Jumpstart clean energy manufacturing through federal procurement. The federal
government spends more than a half-a-trillion dollars buying goods and services each year.
As a result, it has the ability to be a first-mover in markets. This incredible purchasing
power can be used to drive innovation and clean energy production, as well as to support
high quality jobs. To meet the President’s goals of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050,
the United States will need more electric vehicles, charging ports, and electric heat pumps
for residential heating and commercial buildings. The President is calling on Congress to
enable the manufacture of those cars, ports, pumps, and clean materials, as well as critical
technologies like advanced nuclear reactors and fuel, here at home through a $46 billion
investment in federal buying power, creating good-paying jobs and reinvigorating local
economies, especially in rural areas.
Make it in ALL of America. The President believes we must build social infrastructure to
support innovation and productivity across the country. He is calling on Congress to invest
$20 billion in regional innovation hubs and a Community Revitalization Fund. At least ten
regional innovation hubs will leverage private investment to fuel technology development,
link urban and rural economies, and create new businesses in regions beyond the current
handful of high-growth centers. The Community Revitalization Fund will support
innovative, community-led redevelopment projects that can spark new economic activity,
provide services and amenities, build community wealth, and close the current gaps in
access to the innovation economy for communities of color and rural communities that
have suffered from years of disinvestment. And, President Biden is calling on Congress to
invest $14 billion in NIST to bring together industry, academia, and government to advance
technologies and capabilities critical to future competitiveness. He is calling on Congress
to quadruple support for the Manufacturing Extensions Partnership —increasing the
involvement of minority-owned and rurally-located small- and-medium-sized enterprises
in technological advancement.
Increase access to capital for domestic manufacturers. America’s manufacturing
industry needs to innovate, adapt, and scale to win the industries of the future. President
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Biden is calling on Congress to invest more than $52 billion in domestic manufacturers.
The President is calling on Congress to invest in existing capital access programs with a
proven track record of success, with a focus on supporting rural manufacturing and clean
energy. The President’s plan also includes specific supports for modernizing supply chains,
including in the auto sector, like extending the 48C tax credit program. He also will call for
the creation of a new financing program to support debt and equity investments for
manufacturing to strengthen the resilience of America’s supply chains.
Create a national network of small business incubators and innovation hubs. Almost
all manufacturers (98 percent) are small- and medium-sized firms. Furthermore, small
business ownership is a cornerstone of job creation and wealth building. However, even
before the pandemic, many entrepreneurs struggled to compete in a system that is so often
tilted in favor of large corporations and wealthy individuals. President Biden is calling on
Congress to invest $31 billion in programs that give small businesses access to credit,
venture capital, and R&D dollars. The proposal includes funding for community-based
small business incubators and innovation hubs to support the growth of entrepreneurship
in communities of color and underserved communities.
Partner with rural and Tribal communities to create jobs and economic growth in
rural America. Today, despite the fact that rural and Tribal communities across the
country are asset-rich, more than 8 in 10 persistent poverty counties fall outside of a
metropolitan area. President Biden’s plan invests in rural and Tribal communities,
including by providing 100 percent broadband coverage, rebuilding crumbling
infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems, providing research and development
funding to land grant universities, and positioning the U.S. agricultural sector to lead the
shift to net-zero emissions while providing new economic opportunities for farmers.
President Biden also is proposing to transform the way the federal government partners
with rural and Tribal communities to create jobs and spur inclusive economic growth.
Rural communities often don’t have the same budget as big cities to hire staff needed to
navigate and access federal programs. On top of that, they have to navigate a myriad of
programs all with different purposes and requirements. As part of his plan to ensure that
all communities recover – regardless of geography – President Biden is proposing a $5
billion for a new Rural Partnership Program to help rural regions, including Tribal
Nations, build on their unique assets and realize their vision for inclusive community and
economic development. This program will empower rural regions by supporting locally-
led planning and capacity building efforts, and providing flexible funding to meet critical
needs.
Invest in Workforce Development:
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As more Americans rejoin the workforce or seek out new opportunities in a changing economy,
there is a greater need for skills development opportunities for workers of all kind. In order to
ensure workers have ready access to the skills they will need to succeed, and to improve racial
and gender equity, President Biden is calling on Congress to invest $100 billion in proven
workforce development programs targeted at underserved groups and getting our students on
paths to careers before they graduate from high school. His plan will:
Pair job creation efforts with next generation training programs. President Biden is
calling on Congress to invest in evidence-based approaches to supporting workers. This
includes wraparound services, income supports, counseling, and case management, paired
with high-quality training and effective partnerships between educational institutions,
unions, and employers. Specifically, he is calling for a $40 billion investment in a new
Dislocated Workers Program and sector-based training. This funding will ensure
comprehensive services for workers, who have lost jobs through no fault of their own, to
gain new skills and to get career services they need with in-demand jobs. Sector-based
training programs will be focused on growing, high demand sectors such as clean energy,
manufacturing, and caregiving, helping workers of all kinds to find good-quality jobs in an
ever-changing economy.
Target workforce development opportunities in underserved communities. Structural
racism and persistent economic inequities have undermined opportunity for millions of
workers. All of the investments in workforce training will prioritize underserved
communities and communities hit hard by a transforming economy. President Biden also
will call upon Congress to ensure that new jobs created in clean energy, manufacturing,
and infrastructure are open and accessible to women and people of color. President Biden
is calling on Congress to also specifically target funding to workers facing some of the
greatest challenges, with a $12 billion investment. This includes $5 billion over eight years
in support of evidence-based community violence prevention programs. He is calling on
Congress to invest in job training for formerly incarcerated individuals and justice-
involved youth and in improving public safety. He also is calling on Congress to tackle
long-term unemployment and underemployment through a new subsidized jobs program.
And, he is calling on Congress to eliminate sub-minimum wage provisions in section 14(c)
of the Fair Labor Standards Act and expand access to competitive, integrated employment
opportunities and fair wages for workers with disabilities.
Build the capacity of the existing workforce development and worker protection
systems. The United States has underinvested in the workforce development system for
decades. In fact, we currently spend just one-fifth of the average that other advanced
economies spend on workforce and labor market programs. This lack of
investment all of us: better educated workers create spillover effects for otherimpacts
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workers and lack of employment has negative social impacts on communities. President
Biden is calling on Congress to invest a combined $48 billion in American workforce
development infrastructure and worker protection. This includes registered
apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships, creating one to two million new registered
apprenticeships slots, and strengthening the pipeline for more women and people of color
to access these opportunities through successful pre-apprenticeship programs such as the
Women in Apprenticeships in Non-Traditional Occupations. This will ensure these
underserved groups have greater access to new infrastructure jobs. These investments
include the creation of career pathway programs in middle and high schools, prioritizing
increased access to computer science and high-quality career and technical programs that
connect underrepresented students to STEM and in-demand sectors through partnerships
with both institutions of higher education and employers. The President’s plan also will
support community college partnerships that build capacity to deliver job training
programs based on in-demand skills. His plan will better tailor services to workers’ job
seeking and career development needs through investments in Expanded Career Services
and the Title II adult literacy program. The President’s plan includes funding to
strengthen the capacity of our labor enforcement agencies to protect against
discrimination, protect wages and benefits, enforce health and safety safeguards,
strengthen health care and pensions plans, and promote union organizing and collective
bargaining.
CREATE GOOD-QUALITY JOBS THAT PAY PREVAILING WAGES IN SAFE AND
HEALTHY WORKPLACES WHILE ENSURING WORKERS HAVE A FREE AND FAIR
CHOICE TO ORGANIZE, JOIN A UNION, AND BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY WITH THEIR
EMPLOYERS
As America works to recover from the devastating challenges of a deadly pandemic, an
economic crisis, and a reckoning on race that reveals deep disparities, we need to summon a
new wave of worker power to create an economy that works for everyone. We owe it not only
to those who have put in a lifetime of work, but to the next generation of workers who have
only known an America of rising inequality and shrinking opportunity. This is especially
important for workers of color and for women, who have endured discrimination and
systematic exclusion from economic opportunities for generations. All of us deserve to enjoy
America’s promise in full — and our nation’s leaders have a responsibility to overcome racial,
gender, and other inequalities to make it happen. To that end, the President is calling on
Congress to create new, good-quality union jobs for American workers by leveraging their grit
and ingenuity to address the climate crisis and build a sustainable infrastructure. Increased
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unionization can our economic growth overall by improving productivity.
President Biden’s plan will:
Empower Workers. President Biden is calling on Congress to update the social contract
that provides workers with a fair shot to get ahead, overcome racial and other inequalities
that have been barriers for too many Americans, expand the middle class, and strengthen
communities. He is calling on Congress to ensure all workers have a free and fair choice to
join a union by passing the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, and guarantee
union and bargaining rights for public service workers. His plan also ensures domestic
workers receive the legal benefits and protections they deserve and tackles pay inequities
based on gender.
Create good jobs. The President’s plan demands that employers benefitting from these
investments follow strong labor standards and remain neutral when their employees seek
to organize a union and bargain collectively. He is asking Congress to tie federal
investments in clean energy and infrastructure to prevailing wages and require
transportation investments to meet existing transit labor protections. He also is calling for
investments tied to Project Labor, Community Workforce, local hire, and registered
apprenticeships and other labor or labor-management training programs so that federal
investments support good jobs and pathways to the middle class. Finally, he is asking
Congress to include a commitment to increasing American jobs through Buy America and
Ship American provisions.
Protect workers. President Biden is calling on Congress to provide the federal
government with the tools it needs to ensure employers are providing workers with good
jobs – including jobs with fair and equal pay, safe and healthy workplaces, and workplaces
free from racial, gender, and other forms of discrimination and harassment. In addition to
a $10 billion investment in enforcement as part of the plan’s workforce proposals, the
President is calling for increased penalties when employers violate workplace safety and
health rules.
THE MADE IN AMERICA TAX PLAN
Alongside the American Jobs Plan, the President is proposing to fix the corporate tax code so
that it incentivizes job creation and investment here in the United States, stops unfair and
wasteful profit shifting to tax havens, and ensures that large corporations are paying their fair
share.
The 2017 tax law only made an unfair system worse. A recent independent study found that 91
Fortune 500 companies paid $0 in federal corporate taxes on U.S. income in 2018. In fact,
also impact
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according to recent analysis by the Joint Committee on Taxation, the 2017 tax bill cut the
average rate that corporations paid in half from 16 percent to less than 8 percent in 2018. A
number of the provisions in the 2017 law also created new incentives to shift profits and jobs
overseas. President Biden’s reform will reverse this damage and fundamentally reform the way
the tax code treats the largest corporations.
President Biden’s reform will also make the United States a leader again in the world and help
bring an end to the race-to-the-bottom on corporate tax rates that allows countries to gain a
competitive advantage by becoming tax havens. This is a generational opportunity to
fundamentally shift how countries around the world tax corporations so that big corporations
can’t escape or eliminate the taxes they owe by offshoring jobs and profits from the United
States.
Together these corporate tax changes will raise over $2 trillion over the next 15 years and more
than pay for the mostly one-time investments in the American Jobs Plan and then reduce
deficits on a permanent basis:
Set the Corporate Tax Rate at 28 percent. The President’s tax plan will ensure that
corporations pay their fair share of taxes by increasing the corporate tax rate to 28 percent.
His plan will return corporate tax revenue as a share of the economy to around its
21st century average from before the 2017 tax law and well below where it stood before the
1980s. This will help fund critical investments in infrastructure, clean energy, R&D, and
more to maintain the competitiveness of the United States and grow the economy.
Discourage Offshoring by Strengthening the Global Minimum Tax for U.S.
Multinational Corporations. Right now, the tax code rewards U.S. multinational
corporations that shift profits and jobs overseas with a tax exemption for the first ten
percent return on foreign assets, and the rest is taxed at half the domestic tax rate.
Moreover, the 2017 tax law allows companies to use the taxes they pay in high-tax
countries to shield profits in tax havens, encouraging offshoring of jobs. The President’s
tax reform proposal will increase the minimum tax on U.S. corporations to 21 percent and
calculate it on a country-by-country basis so it hits profits in tax havens. It will also
eliminate the rule that allows U.S. companies to pay zero taxes on the first 10 percent of
return when they locate investments in foreign countries. By creating incentives for
investment here in the United States, we can reward companies that help to grow the U.S.
economy and create a more level playing field between domestic companies and
multinationals.
End the Race to the Bottom Around the World. The United States can lead the world to
end the race to the bottom on corporate tax rates. A minimum tax on U.S. corporations
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United States, and U.S. corporations can potentially escape U.S. tax by inverting and
switching their headquarters to foreign countries. This practice must end. President Biden
is also proposing to encourage other countries to adopt strong minimum taxes on
corporations, just like the United States, so that foreign corporations aren’t advantaged
and foreign countries can’t try to get a competitive edge by serving as tax havens. This plan
also denies deductions to foreign corporations on payments that could allow them to strip
profits out of the United States if they are based in a country that does not adopt a strong
minimum tax. It further replaces an ineffective provision in the 2017 tax law that tried to
stop foreign corporations from stripping profits out of the United States. The United States
is now seeking a global agreement on a strong minimum tax through multilateral
negotiations. This provision makes our commitment to a global minimum tax clear. The
time has come to level the playing field and no longer allow countries to gain a competitive
edge by slashing corporate tax rates.
Prevent U.S. Corporations from inverting or claiming tax havens as their
residence. Under current law, U.S. corporations can acquire or merge with a foreign
company to avoid U.S. taxes by claiming to be a foreign company, even though their place
of management and operations are in the United States. President Biden is proposing to
make it harder for U.S. corporations to invert. This will backstop the other reforms which
should address the incentive to do so in the first place.
Deny Companies Expense Deductions for Offshoring Jobs and Credit Expenses for
Onshoring. President Biden’s reform proposal will also make sure that companies can no
longer write off expenses that come from offshoring jobs. This is a matter of fairness. U.S.
taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize companies shipping jobs abroad. Instead, President Biden is
also proposing to provide a tax credit to support onshoring jobs.
Eliminate a Loophole for Intellectual Property that Encourages Offshoring Jobs and
Invest in Effective R&D Incentives. The President’s ambitious reform of the tax code also
includes reforming the way it promotes research and development. This starts with a
complete elimination of the tax incentives in the Trump tax law for “Foreign Derived
Intangible Income” (FDII), which gave corporations a tax break for shifting assets abroad
and is ineffective at encouraging corporations to invest in R&D. All of the revenue from
repealing the FDII deduction will be used to expand more effective R&D investment
incentives.
Enact A Minimum Tax on Large Corporations’ Book Income. The President’s tax
reform will also ensure that large, profitable corporations cannot exploit loopholes in the
tax code to get by without paying U.S. corporate taxes. A 15 percent minimum tax on the
income corporations use to report their profits to investors—known as “book income”—
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will backstop the tax plan’s other ambitious reforms and apply only to the very largest
corporations.
Eliminate Tax Preferences for Fossil Fuels and Make Sure Polluting Industries Pay for
Environmental Clean Up. The current tax code includes billions of dollars in subsidies,
loopholes, and special foreign tax credits for the fossil fuel industry. As part of the
President’s commitment to put the country on a path to net-zero emissions by 2050, his tax
reform proposal will eliminate all these special preferences. The President is also
proposing to restore payments from polluters into the Superfund Trust Fund so that
polluting industries help fairly cover the cost of cleanups.
Ramping Up Enforcement Against Corporations. All of these measures will make it
much harder for the largest corporations to avoid or evade taxes by eliminating parts of
the tax code that are too easily abused. This will be paired with an investment in
enforcement to make sure corporations pay their fair share. Typical workers’ wages are
reported to the IRS and their employer withholds, so they pay all the taxes they owe. By
contrast, large corporations have at their disposal loopholes they exploit to avoid or evade
tax liabilities, and an army of high-paid tax advisors and accountants who help them get
away with this. At the same time, an under-funded IRS lacks the capacity to scrutinize
these suspect tax maneuvers: A decade ago, essentially all large corporations were audited
annually by the IRS; today, audit rates are less than 50 percent. This plan will reverse these
trends, and make sure that the Internal Revenue Service has the resources it needs to
effectively enforce the tax laws against corporations. This will be paired with a broader
enforcement initiative to be announced in the coming weeks that will address tax evasion
among corporations and high-income Americans.
These are key steps toward a fairer tax code that encourages investment in the United States,
stops shifting of jobs and profits abroad, and makes sure that corporations pay their fair share.
The President looks forward to working with Congress, and will be putting forward additional
ideas in the coming weeks for reforming our tax code so that it rewards work and not wealth,
and makes sure the highest income individuals pay their fair share.
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C ONTRA COSTA ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC PLANEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MARCH 2021
Contra Costa Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Contra Costa Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan was
funded by a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant.
Project Team
Peter Engel, Director of Programs, Contra Costa Transportation
Authority
John Cunningham, Principal Transportation Planner, Contra Costa
County Department of Conservation and Development
Corinne Dutra-Roberts, Innovative Mobility Programs, Advanced
Mobility Group (AMG)
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting
Naomi Armenta, Project Manager
Richard Weiner, Principal in Charge
Marvin Ranaldson
Tanya Shah
Kevin Lucas
Emily Roach
Brian Manford
Kevin Ottem
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Executive Summary | March 2021
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-1
Study Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-1
Study Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-2
Existing Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-3
Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-6
Survey Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-10
Transportation Needs and Gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-12
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ES-13
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Final Plan | March 2021
STUDY BACKGROUND
The Accessible Transportation Strategic (ATS) Plan
provides a coordination structure with strategies to improve
accessible transportation services, based on an examination
of transportation challenges facing seniors, people with
disabilities, and veterans in Contra Costa County.
Sponsored by a partnership between CCTA and the County,
the ATS was funded by a Caltrans Sustainable Communities
Transportation Planning grant.
Inclusive and equitable public engagement was a key focus
of the Plan, with input from organizations, key stakeholders,
and the broader Contra Costa community.
Executive Summary
Project Oversight
The ATS process was overseen by Technical Advisory and Policy Advisory Committees. In March 2020, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the project team started working “virtually” to allow people to participate safely.
•Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)Provided subject matter expertise andpublic policy implications on serviceconcepts
•Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)Provided input on addressingpolicy barriers, communicatingwith stakeholders about the Study,liaising with elected or appointedBoards, and reviewing and prioritizingrecommended strategies
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STUDY CONTEXT
Contra Costa County has a diverse population
spread across a relatively large area.
Related Planning Initiatives 2016-2020
2016 and 2020 Transportation Expenditure Plan
“CCTA will develop an Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan to implement a customer-focused, user-friendly, seamless coordinated system…”
2017 Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan
“Initiate the ATS Plan: Ensure services are delivered in a coordinated system…”
2019 Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Resolution 4321
“Each county must establish or enhance mobility management programs to help provide equitable and effective access to transportation.”
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
The distribution of older adults and people with disabilities reflects the general population
spread throughout the county, with a few areas of unusual concentration. Rossmoor has a higher
population both of older adults and people with disabilities—countywide, those two groups
constitute 23% of the population.
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People with Disabilities
People with disabilities have a similar
geographic spread as the general
population, except one concentrated
area in Rossmoor.
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Older Adults
Three areas have a higher density of older adults:
1)
2)
Rossmoor (between Moraga and Walnut Creek),
Crow Canyon (north of San Ramon), and the
area 3) South of Brentwood.
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Equity Considerations
Household Income
Low income population concentrations include West
County, mid-County, and North county locations.
People of Color
Nearly half of the county population identifies as
people of color or other non-white ethnicity.
Countywide Ethnicity
52% White 48% People of Color/Other
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Transportation Need and Services
Access to Medical Facilities
Most medical facilities are clustered in the center of the County
between Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek (1). Two facilities needed
by residents throughout the County are the Contra Costa County
Medical Center and the VA Medical Center, both in Martinez (2).
Community-Based Transportation
Services areas don’t always overlap areas of greatest
demand, increasing the need for transit and paratransit
services provided by community-transportation programs
from public sector services or non-profit organizations.
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OUTREACH
Outreach Toolkit
A virtual and paper flyer, along
with tweets and postings
on provider websites were
distributed via social media,
encouraging people to provide
input through the online
survey.
Virtual Outreach Flyer
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Public Engagement Collateral
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Pre-COVID Outreach
Before the onset of the pandemic, surveys and engagement flyers were distributed
and the project team made public presentations at the Developmental Disabilities
Council of Contra Costa County and the Pleasant Hill Commission on Aging.
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), in coordination with Contra Costa County, is conducting a study to find out how to improve transportation services for seniors, people with disabilities, and eligible veterans who live or travel in Contra Costa County.
Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and return it to the person who gave it to you, or you can also take the survey on-line at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCTA_Survey.
If you have any questions or need assistance filling out this survey, please contact 510-506-7586 or info@atspcontracosta.com.
OVER►
SURVEY
1. Which modes of transportation do you usually use? (Check all that apply; answer any related follow-up questions for BUS, ADA PARATRANSIT and LYFT/UBER)
1 BART
2 Bus Answer follow-up Q 2-4
3 Bicycle
4 Walk/Roll
5 ADA Paratransit (East Bay Paratransit, WestCAT Dial-a-Ride, County Connection LINK, Tri Delta Paratransit) Answer follow-up Q 5-7
6 Drive myself
7 Lyft/Uber Answer follow-up Q 8-9
8 Taxi
9 Family, neighbor, or paid helper drives me
10 Other (example: R-Transit, Rossmoor Dial-a-Bus, Lamorinda Spirit Van, etc): ______________________
Q 2-4. BUS RIDER QUESTIONS
Skip questions 2-4 if you don’t ride the bus.
2. If you use the BUS, what service(s) do you use?
1 AC Transit
2 WestCAT
3 County Connection
4 Tri Delta
5 Other (please specify):
_______________________
3. Please tell us about your BUS-riding experience and interactions with drivers:
1 Excellent
2 Satisfactory
3 Poor
4 Additional comments:
_____________________
_____________________
4. Please share any other comments about your BUS-riding experience, such as ease of use, maintenance issues, or vehicle cleanliness:
___________________________________________________
Q 5-7. ADA PARATRANSIT RIDER QUESTIONS
Skip questions 5-7 if you don’t ride paratransit.
5. If you use ADA PARATRANSIT, what service(s) do you use?
1 East Bay Paratransit
2 WestCAT Dial-a-Ride
3 County Connection LINK
4 Tri Delta Paratransit
5 Other (please specify):
______________________
CONTRA COSTA ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC PLAN
6. Please tell us about your ADA PARATRANSIT-riding experience and interactions with drivers:
1 Excellent
2 Satisfactory
3 Poor
4 Additional comments:
______________________________
______________________________
7. Please share any other comments about your ADA PARATRANSIT-riding experience, such as ease of use, maintenance issues, or vehicle cleanliness:
___________________________________________________
Q 8-9. LYFT/UBER RIDER QUESTIONS
Skip questions 8-9 if you don’t ride Lyft/Uber.
8.If you use LYFT/UBER, please tell us about your riding experience and interactions with drivers:
1 Excellent
2 Satisfactory
3 Poor
4 Additional comments:
______________________________
______________________________
9. Please share any other comments about your LYFT/UBER-riding experience, such as ease of use, maintenance issues, or vehicle cleanliness:
___________________________________________________
Q 10-16 GENERAL RIDER QUESTIONS
10. Where are you usually going? (Please select up to three)
I go to...
1 Medical appointment
2 Grocery shopping/drugstore
3 Non-medical appointment
4 See friends or family
5 Attend a class
6 The Senior Center
7 Church
8 Work or Volunteer position
9 Other (please specify): __________________________
1,000+ Surveys
Distributed via e-mail and meal deliveries, available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
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Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash
Post-COVID Outreach
Once the pandemic set in, the project team moved all outreach activities to safe platforms,
utilizing virtual focus groups, stakeholder interviews, an online survey, and virtual town hall to
safely interact with participants.
Focus Groups5 Focus Groups
Five virtual focus groups with seniors and persons
with disabilities involved in-depth conversations
with the project team, with an emphasis on reaching
populations often overlooked through other forms of
public engagement, such as adults with disabilities,
people with Limited English Proficiency, and West
County residents.
Stakeholder Interviews
Interviews commencing in March of 2020
were put on hold in light of the onset
of the COVID-19 pandemic. Interview
questions were reevaluated to reflect
the circumstances, and the interviews
with public and nonprofit agencies,
representing an array of stakeholder
groups and interests, were completed
between September and November.
11 Interviews
Telephone Town Hall
Nelson\Nygaard hosted a live
Telephone Town Hall on October
27, 2020 to outline the project
and answer questions.
1,149 participants
out of 23,000 invitations
3 languages
English, Spanish, Mandarin
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SURVEY RESULTS
Trip Destinations and Challenges
An online survey provided insight into how respondents get where they are going,
where they go, and what factors complicate their trips.
Mode to Destination
Trips were most commonly
made by solo drivers,
followed by those driven by
a family, neighbor or paid
helper. BART was used by
about a third of respondents,
with ADA paratransit utilized
by 10% of the entire survey
sample.
Destinations
The top destination was
medical appointments, with
grocery/drugstore shopping
in second place. Senior
Center trips and non-
medical appointments each
accounted for an 8% share of
destinations.
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Trip Difficulty
Mirroring the top destinations,
respondents had the most
difficulty with medical
appointments and making
grocery/drugstore trips.
Seeing friends/family and
getting to the Senior Center
rounded up the top four types
of difficult trips.
Trip Challenges
Almost one-third of
respondents feel unsafe
while traveling, with about a
quarter unable to go where
or when they want, or feeling
their trip takes too long.
SURVEY RESULTS
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TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND GAPS
The project team’s review of existing conditions and survey data identified key needs and gaps in
accessible transportation in Contra Costa County. These include:
New Funding – Grants are sometimes available for planning and pilots, but all recommendations will require new sustainable funding
Safety – Many respondents feel unsafe while traveling
Volunteer Driving Programs – Additional volunteers are needed, with more reliable funding to increase capacity
Medical Access – The Regional Medical Center and VA Medical Center in Martinez need reliable access throughout the county
Quality of Life Visits – Consumers have difficulty making quality-of-life essential trips to visit friends and family, the senior center, and church
Service Coordination – Accessible services need improved coordination because they are siloed between agencies, cities, and non-profit organizations
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RECOMMENDATIONS
The Accessible Transportation Plan identified an urgent need for a coordinated structure to
address transportation needs and gaps in Contra Costa County accessible transportation. A
crucial first step would be the creation of an Accessible Transportation Task Force.
Accessible Transportation Task Force
The Task Force would:
•Oversee Strategic Planning, identifying coordinated strategies
to be implemented by existing agencies/non-profits
•Create a Countywide Coordination Entity responsible for
countywide strategy implementation
•Investigate funding opportunities
Countywide Coordinated Entity (CE)
•The countywide CE Organization could be an existing
non-profit or public agency–or an entirely new entity
•Strategy implementation would be a key function of
the CE, prioritizing projects to improve and expand
countywide accessible transportation
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Strategies and Implementation
A five-year timeline for strategy development and implemetation was developed, with
recommended strategies divided into tiered groups.
Tier I
•High transportation benefit
•Strong community support
•Leverages existing programs/resources
•Easy to implement (in stages or because
of lower cost)
Tier II
High ranking strategies, sorted by:
•Service impact
•Cost
•Implementation challenges
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Implementation Timeframes
Tiered Strategies will be implemented in phases, pending ATSP approval.
Implementation Agency
Recommended agencies for each strategy have been identified across three categories.
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Tier I Tier II Short-Term Long Term
Implementation Workplan
Strategy Description Implementation TermImplementation Agency
Public Agency Non-Profit Transit Agency
Increase Local and Regional Mobility
1 Improve connectivity between paratransit programs/eliminate transfer trips
2 Same-day trip programs (including wheelchair-accessible service)
3 Expand existing and add new Volunteer Driver programs
4 Service beyond ADA service areas
5 Early morning and late-night service
6 On-demand subsidies
Improve Coordination Among Providers and Community Stakeholders
7 Shopping trips with package assistance
8 Hospital discharge service
9 Customized guaranteed ride home programs for people with disabilities
10 Means-based car-share including accessible option
11 One-call / one-click; information & referral (I&R)
12 Programs for disabled/senior veterans
13 Real-time transportation information (paratransit vehicle location, BART
elevators, wheelchair spaces on buses)
14 Travel training (including inter-operator trips)
15 Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)
Develop Partnerships for Supportive Infrastructure
16 Administer a uniform countywide ADA paratransit eligibility certification program
17 Fare integration
18 Procure joint paratransit scheduling software
19 Sidewalk improvements to enhance safety for older adults and wheelchair accessibility in high-priority locations
20 Means-based fare subsidy
21 Wheelchair breakdown service
22 Accessible bikeshare program
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Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan
Executive SummaryHowA Countywide Coordinated Entity ImprovesAccessible Transportation in Contra Costa County
Functions of the Coordinated Entity
Identifies/pursues new funding
Develops and administers uniform countywide ADA paratransit eligibility certification
Expands mobility management
Implements joint paratransit scheduling software
Oversees seamless rides for inter-jurisdictional trips inside and outside the county
Supports service beyond ADA service areas and regular service times
Expands Travel Training
Advocates for Safe Routes for Seniors/ Safe Routes for All
Helps establish means-based fare subsidy
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Executive SummaryHowA Countywide Coordinated Entity Improves Accessible Transportation in Contra Costa County
Functions of the Coordinated Entity
Identifies/pursues new funding
Develops and administers uniform countywide ADA paratransit eligibility certification
Expands mobility management
Implements joint paratransit scheduling software
Oversees seamless rides for inter-jurisdictional trips inside and outside the county
Supports service beyond ADA service areas and regular service times
Expands Travel Training
Advocates for Safe Routes for Seniors/ Safe Routes for All
Helps establish means-based fare subsidy
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 6.
Meeting Date:04/12/2021
Subject:CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors a position of
“Oppose” on AB 377 (Rivas), and AUTHORIZE a letter.
Submitted For: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Department:Public Works
Referral No.: 1
Referral Name: Review legislative matters on transportation, water, and infrastructure.
Presenter: Tim Jensen, Public Works Department Contact: Tim Jensen
(925)313-2390
Referral History:
TWIC previously received reports from the County Public Works Department (PWD) — Flood
Control Division Watershed Program — in February, June, and August of 2016, in April and July
of 2017, and in October 2018, regarding the increasing Regional Water Board Municipal
Regional Permit requirements and limited funding to achieve full compliance.
Referral Update:
Assembly Bill 377 (Rivas), which is attached, would detrimentally alter the State of California’s
existing water-quality programs, without providing any solutions that will result in the attainment
of water-quality objectives. This bill would circumvent the local regulatory authority of the
Regional Water Boards and instead legislate the rewriting of existing permitting policies, without
regard to local conditions, existing agreements, or other priorities of the State. It is opposed by
counties, cities, sanitation districts, water districts, and clean water programs across the State (see
attached Coalition letter).
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Consider recommending that the Board of Supervisors take a position of “Oppose” to AB 377
(Rivas) and authorize a letter be issued from the Chair to Assemblywoman Bauer-Kahan. A draft
letter is attached.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
If opposed, there will be no fiscal impact. However, if AB 377 passes, the fiscal impact will be
significant.
Attachments
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CCC Oppose Draft Letter
Coalition Oppose Letter 3-24-21
AB 377 Amended 3-22-21
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—DRAFT 4/12/21—
April 12, 2021
The Honorable Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Assembly Member 16th District
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: AB 377 (Rivas) — Oppose
Dear Ms. Bauer-Kahan:
Contra Costa County respectfully requests that you oppose AB 377 (Rivas). This bill would add
impossible requirements and deadlines to our already challenging County NPDES (National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Municipal Regional Permit. It would circumvent the local
regulatory authority of the Regional Water Boards and instead legislate the rewriting of existing
permitting policies, without regard to local conditions, existing agreements, timeframes, or other
priorities of the State.
All aspects of AB 377 are permitting discussions that have, and should be, part of the public
process that establishes each permit. This approach, therefore, not only circumvents the
regulatory authority of the State Water Resources Control Board and the nine Regional Water
Quality Control Boards, but it also makes moot the knowledge and expertise of their staff.
Stormwater regulation is extraordinarily complex. Each agency’s permit is often the result of many
years of detailed discussions that include all parties (State and/or Regional Water Boards,
Permittees, environmental community, and the public). While this letter could go into detail on
each individual aspect of AB 377, the larger and more important point is that those discussions
are simply regulatory discussions, not legislative discussions. Therefore, no amendments can be
offered that would resolve this fundamental flaw of AB 377.
We share the goal to improve and protect our water quality; however, AB 377 does not offer any
concrete actions that will help to achieve this. Rather, it proposes to simply reduce the amount
of time for implementation and to increase penalties and enforcement. This approach presumes
that the tools needed to achieve the desired outcome are available and simply more motivation
is needed. This presumption is false. Neither less time nor more enforcement will result in actions
that will improve water quality.
There are very real and actionable solutions that must be implemented to protect and improve
water quality: (1) provide dedicated funding to stormwater programs, (2) increase supplemental
funding (e.g., grants), (3) maximize stormwater capture, (4) minimize pollution through true
source control, and (5) maximize effectiveness of best management practices. Funding is needed
to implement all of these solutions — at the local level, statewide level, and federal level. Unlike
all other water resources, stormwater remains unfunded. In contrast, the federal government
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and California have invested billions of dollars into building and maintaining the infrastructure
necessary to support drinking water and wastewater systems. Yet no such investment has been
made in stormwater quality.
In addition, the vast majority of stormwater programs in California lack a dedicated funding
source, largely due to Proposition 218 that established significant barriers to new property taxes.
Even those stormwater programs that have some level of dedicated funding cannot implement
their programs based on that funding alone. Therefore, all stormwater programs rely to a
significant extent on their agency’s General Fund. In the best of times, municipalities still face
significant challenges in meeting all the needs of their community, thus stormwater programs
must compete for the limited funding with police, fire, libraries, social services, etc.
Simply asking municipalities to do more, in less time, under threat of financial penalties, is neither
realistic nor effective. Instead, significant State and federal funding must be provided to
implement the infrastructure and programs that will achieve our common goal to improve
water quality.
Thank you for considering the concerns of the stormwater community. We respectfully request
the California Legislature continue its work with us to implement water quality actions. If you
have any questions, or would like to discuss the needs of stormwater in Contra Costa County,
please contact me at (925) 252-4500 or at supervisor_burgis@bos.cccounty.us.
Sincerely,
Diane Burgis, Chair
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
DB:TJ
cc: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works
Allison Knapp, Public Works
Tim Jensen, Public Works
Ryan Hernandez, Department of Conservation and Development
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March 24, 2021
The Honorable Bill Quirk, Chair
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee
Legislative Office Building, Room 171
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 377 (Rivas): Oppose, As Amended 03/22/21
Dear Assembly Member Quirk:
The undersigned coalition of associations is writing to respectfully oppose AB 377 (Rivas), as amended on
March 22, 2021, which would fundamentally detrimentally alter the State of California’s existing water quality
programs without providing any solutions that will result in the attainment of water quality objectives. Our
respective memberships represent the vast majority of water, wastewater, and municipal stormwater
permittees subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Waste Discharge
Requirements (WDR) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permitting programs administered by
the California State Water Resources Control Board in compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act of 1972
and Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act. This bill would circumvent the local regulatory authority of the
Regional Water Boards and instead legislate the rewriting of existing permitting policies, without regard to
local conditions, existing agreements, or other priorities of the state.
The approach outlined in AB 377 is foundationally flawed in that it is based on the notion that existing state
and regional NPDES, WDR and MS4 programs are so problematic and ineffective that they need to be
completely overhauled and replaced. The bill proposes a new prescriptive enforcement program with
statutorily defined time limits that eliminate State and Regional Water Board discretionary authority for
permitting and enforcement of water quality objectives. Under the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
which predates the federal Clean Water Act, local discretionary authority for permitting is tantamount to the
design and structure of state and regional board oversight and regulation of water quality in the State of
California. To instead have the Legislature set prescriptive permitting terms and compliance requirements for
every single discharge permit throughout the State, as this bill does, would be a significant policy departure
with severe adverse consequences and contrary to the goals of the State and these programs.
AB 377 seemingly presumes the reason that water quality standards are not met in some instances, and
various total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) have not been developed and implemented, is because there are
no hard statutory deadlines in place. This presumption is false. There are many reasons for prolonged
timeframes for remediating impaired bodies of water, including the fact that water quality standards are
constantly evolving. The regional boards, in cooperation with permitted entities, consider a multitude of
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dynamic local factors for meeting water quality objectives through very detailed and rigorous regulatory
processes. Given the complexities involved with multiple point source and non-point source inputs that must
be considered, coupled with constantly evolving limits for existing, new and emerging constituents of concern,
long-term management tools and compliance periods are appropriate in many cases. As our members are
public agencies and stewards of the public trust, we must ensure that infrastructure and other programmatic
investments are fiscally responsible and scientifically sound. Not only do extended water quality compliance
schedules provide for scientific certainty and oversight – a hallmark of science-based policy – they also ensure
that public funds are being expended for proven treatment and control projects that will meet compliance
objectives as they are intended.
Permits issued under the NPDES, WDR, and MS4 programs are incredibly varied and complex. There are
significant variations within these permits depending on the type of discharger, the point of discharge and the
conditions of the receiving surface water. For this reason alone, local permitting authority is incredibly
important and regional approaches to the management of pollutants are a proven compliance mechanism in
may circumstances. Furthermore, an important distinction for stormwater dischargers is the significant
challenges for securing funding for the infrastructure necessary to manage these discharges. AB 377 does not
recognize that municipal storm water efforts are one of the most under-resourced public utilities in California
due to court decisions requiring balloting process for approval of storm water fees. Legislatively mandating
municipalities to fix all urban runoff pollution issues, including legacy and ongoing aerial deposition pollutant
issues by 2050, and when voter approval of the massive resources is necessary to solve the problem, is a real
and difficult task, and one that would become even more problematic and costly if AB 377 were enacted.
The proposed requirements in the bill also would dictate how the regional water quality control boards can
issue permits, which tools and considerations are relevant in those decisions and also how the permit limits
must be enforced. Under current practice, these decisions are made at the local level because the local
conditions, challenges, and needs vary drastically across the state. If enacted, these new requirements could
significantly interfere with existing regional board program schedules and could have other legitimate, if
unintended consequences because of the broad scope of the legislation and variety of permits and permittees
impacted. Additionally, the proposed new permitting approach would limit the regional water boards to only
providing for extended compliance schedules for physical construction. This is inappropriate and does not
allow for necessary scientific review and evaluation as a factor for extended compliance. This would prohibit a
permit compliance schedule for other relevant, and perhaps more effective, control factors like source control
programs, new industrial permits or enforcement of industrial limits.
Finally, the bill requires rigid enforcement of permit violations with little to no discretion or flexibility granted
to enforcement staff. The Water Boards already have broad and discretionary authority to enforce water
quality requirements. This could be interpreted to mean that the Board must enforce all violations to the
maximum extent, even in cases where they may otherwise choose alternative approaches. In many cases, it is
preferable to work toward a solution with the permit holder to remediate the issue, rather than exacting
exorbitant penalties. This type of “polluter pays” approach to generating revenue for water quality programs
administered by the water board runs contrary to existing statute dictating how these programs are funded,
and is a concept that has been rejected by the legislature in the past.
Overall, our coalition believes that AB 377 is unworkable and should not move forward. Realistically, to make
additional progress toward the end goal of this bill we need more tools, flexibility, and creativity to solve real
problems.
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Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. We respectfully request that AB 377 not move forward
when it is heard in the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee.
Sincerely,
Jessica Gauger
Director of Legislative Advocacy & Public Affairs
California Association of Sanitation Agencies
Danielle Blacet-Hyden
Deputy Executive Director
California Municipal Utilities Association
Julia Bishop Hall
Senior Legislative Advocate
Association of California Water Agencies
Alyssa Silhi
Legislative Representative
California Special Districts Association
Derek Dolfie
Legislative Representative
League of California Cities
Karen Cowan
Executive Director
California Stormwater Quality Association
Catherine Freeman
Legislative Representative
California State Association of Counties
Gary Link
Legislative Affairs Director
Northern California Water Association
CC: Josh Tooker, Chief Consultant, Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee
Members, Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee
Assembly Member Robert Rivas
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AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 22, 2021
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 8, 2021
california legislature—2021–22 regular session
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 377
Introduced by Assembly Member Robert Rivas
(Principal coauthor: Senator Hertzberg)
(Coauthor: Assembly Member Lee)
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Bloom and Lee)
February 1, 2021
An act to add Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 13150) to
Chapter 3 of Division 7 of the Water Code, relating to water quality.
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 377, as amended, Robert Rivas. Water quality: impaired waters.
(1) Under existing law, the State Water Resources Control Board
and the 9 California regional water quality control boards regulate water
quality and prescribe waste discharge requirements in accordance with
the federal national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES)
permit program established by the federal Clean Water Act and the
Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act. Existing law requires each
regional board to formulate and adopt water quality control plans for
all areas within the region, as provided.
This bill would require all California surface waters to be fishable,
swimmable, and drinkable attain applicable beneficial uses by January
1, 2050, as prescribed. 2050. The bill would prohibit require the state
board and regional boards from authorizing boards, when issuing an
NPDES discharge, or permit, a waste discharge requirement or
requirement, or a waiver of a waste discharge requirement for a
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discharge, requirement, to require that the discharge to surface water
that causes or contributes does not cause or contribute to an exceedance
of an applicable water quality standard in receiving waters, or from
authorizing and to not authorize the use of a best management practice
permit term to authorize a discharge to surface water that causes or
contributes to an exceedance of an applicable water quality standard in
receiving waters. The bill would prohibit, on or after January 1, 2030,
a regional water quality control plan from including a schedule for
implementation for achieving a water quality standard for a surface
water of the state that was adopted as of January 1, 2021, and would
prohibit a regional water quality control plan from including a schedule
for implementation of a water quality standard for a surface water of
the state that is adopted after January 1, 2021, unless specified
conditions are met. The bill would prohibit an NPDES permit, waste
discharge requirement, or waiver of a waste discharge requirement to
discharge to a surface water of the state from being renewed, reissued,
or modified to contain effluent limitations or conditions that that, among
other things, are less stringent than those in the previous permit,
requirement, or waiver, except as specified.
(2) Existing law authorizes the imposition of civil penalties for
violations of certain waste discharge requirements and requires that
penalties imposed pursuant to these provisions be deposited into the
Waste Discharge Permit Fund, to be expended by the state board, upon
appropriation by the Legislature, for specified purposes related to water
quality. For violations of certain other waste discharge requirements,
including the violation of a waste discharge requirement effluent
limitation, existing law imposes specified civil penalties, the proceeds
of which are deposited into the continuously appropriated State Water
Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account, which is established in the
State Water Quality Control Fund.
This bill would require, by January 1, 2030, the state board and
regional boards to develop an Impaired Waterways Enforcement
Program to enforce all remaining water quality standard violations that
are causing or contributing to an exceedance of a water quality standard.
standard in a surface water of the state. To ensure any water segments
impaired by ongoing pollutants are brought into attainment with water
quality standards, the bill would require the state board and regional
boards, by January 1, 2040, to evaluate the state’s remaining impaired
state surface waters using a specified report. The bill would require,
by January 1, 2040, the state board and regional boards to report to the
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Legislature a plan to bring the final impaired water segments into
attainment by January 1, 2050. The bill would create the Waterway
Attainment Account in the Waste Discharge Permit Fund and would
make moneys in the Waterway Attainment Account available for the
state board to expend, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to bring
remaining impaired water segments into attainment in accordance with
the plan. The bill would create in the Waterway Attainment Account
the Waterway Attainment Penalty Subaccount, composed of penalties
obtained pursuant to the Impaired Waterways Enforcement Program,
and would make moneys in the subaccount available for the state board
to expend, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for purposes of the
program. The bill would require, by January 1, 2040, and subject to a
future legislative act, 50% of the annual proceeds of the State Water
Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account to be annually transferred
to the Waterway Attainment Account. The bill would require the state
board, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to expend 5% of the
annual proceeds of the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement
Account to fund a specified state board program.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the
line 2 following:
line 3 (1) Water is a necessity of human life, and every Californian
line 4 deserves access to clean and safe water. Yet climate change
line 5 jeopardizes the quality and safety of our water. Climate change is
line 6 impacting the state’s hydrology to create water resource
line 7 vulnerabilities that include, but are not limited to, changes to water
line 8 supplies, subsidence, increased amounts of water pollution, erosion,
line 9 flooding, and related risks to water and wastewater infrastructure
line 10 and operations, degradation of watersheds, alteration of aquatic
line 11 ecosystems and loss of habitat, multiple impacts in coastal areas,
line 12 and ocean acidification.
line 13 (2) Many aspects of climate change and associated impacts will
line 14 continue for centuries, even if anthropogenic emissions of
line 15 greenhouse gases are reduced or stopped. Given the magnitude of
line 16 climate change impacts on California’s hydrology and water
line 17 systems, the state’s climate change response should include
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line 1 attainment of water quality standards to allow the state’s
line 2 watersheds to resiliently adapt to forthcoming and inevitable
line 3 climate change stressors.
line 4 (3) The federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1251 et seq.)
line 5 was enacted on October 18, 1972, to establish the basic structure
line 6 for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United
line 7 States and regulating quality standards for surface waters. The
line 8 objective of the federal Clean Water Act is to restore and maintain
line 9 the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s
line 10 waters. To achieve that objective, Congress declared a national
line 11 goal that the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters be
line 12 eliminated by 1985.
line 13 (4) California has long been a national and international leader
line 14 on environmental stewardship efforts, including the areas of air
line 15 quality protections, energy efficiency requirements, renewable
line 16 energy standards, and greenhouse gas emission standards for
line 17 passenger vehicles. The program established by this act will
line 18 continue this tradition of environmental leadership by placing
line 19 California at the forefront of achieving the nation’s goal of making
line 20 all waterways swimmable, fishable, and drinkable.
line 21 (5) The State Water Resources Control Board, along with the
line 22 nine California regional water quality control boards, protect and
line 23 enhance the quality of California’s water resources through
line 24 implementing the federal Clean Water Act, as amended, and
line 25 California’s Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Division
line 26 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code).
line 27 (6) The State Water Resources Control Board’s mission is to
line 28 “preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water
line 29 resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment,
line 30 public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water
line 31 resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and
line 32 future generations.”
line 33 (7) Under Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (33
line 34 U.S.C. Sec. 1313(d)), California is required to review, make
line 35 changes as necessary, and submit to the United States
line 36 Environmental Protection Agency a list identifying water bodies
line 37 not meeting water quality standards (303(d) list). California is
line 38 required to include a priority ranking of those waters, taking into
line 39 account the severity of the pollution and the uses to be made of
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line 1 those waters, including waters targeted for the development of
line 2 total maximum daily loads (TMDLs).
line 3 (8) As of the most recent 2018 303(d) list, nearly 95 percent of
line 4 all fresh waters assessed in California, and over 1,400 water bodies,
line 5 are listed as impaired, with only 114 TMDLs having been approved
line 6 since 2009 in California. Of 164,741 assessed miles of rivers and
line 7 streams, 82 percent were impaired. Of 929,318 assessed acres of
line 8 lakes, reservoirs, and ponds, 93 percent were impaired. Of 575,000
line 9 assessed acres of bays, harbors, and estuaries, 99 percent were
line 10 impaired. Of 2,180 assessed miles of coastal shoreline, 93 percent
line 11 were impaired. Of 130,084 assessed acres of wetlands, 99 percent
line 12 were impaired.
line 13 (b) (1) In honor of the federal Clean Water Act’s 50-year
line 14 anniversary, it is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this act
line 15 to recommit California to achieve the national goal to restore and
line 16 maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the
line 17 state’s waters by eliminating the discharge of pollutants into
line 18 impaired waterways.
line 19 (2) It is further the intent of the Legislature in enacting this act
line 20 to require that the State Water Resources Control Board and the
line 21 California regional water quality control boards meet the national
line 22 goal of achieving swimmable, fishable, and drinkable waters
line 23 restoring applicable beneficial uses in surface water by no later
line 24 than January 1, 2050.
line 25 SEC. 2. Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 13150) is added
line 26 to Chapter 3 of Division 7 of the Water Code, to read:
line 27
line 28 Article 3.5. State Waters Impairment
line 29
line 30 13150. All California surface waters shall be fishable,
line 31 swimmable, and drinkable attain applicable beneficial uses by
line 32 January 1, 2050. To bring all water segments into attainment with
line 33 this requirement, the state board and regional boards shall comply
line 34 with the requirements of this article.
line 35 13151. (a) (1) The state board and regional boards shall not
line 36 do either boards, when issuing an NPDES permit, shall comply
line 37 with both of the following:
line 38 (A) Authorize an NPDES Shall require that the discharge to a
line 39 surface water of the United States that causes or contributes does
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line 1 not cause or contribute to an exceedance of an applicable water
line 2 quality standard in receiving waters.
line 3 (B) Authorize an NPDES permit that uses Shall not authorize
line 4 the use of an alternative compliance determination, safe harbor
line 5 “deemed in compliance” term, or any other best management
line 6 practice permit term to authorize a discharge to a surface water of
line 7 the United States that causes or contributes to an exceedance of
line 8 an applicable water quality standard in receiving waters.
line 9 (2) (A) Paragraph (1) does not prohibit enhanced watershed
line 10 management programs or watershed management programs from
line 11 being used as a planning tool for achieving compliance with
line 12 applicable water quality standards in receiving waters.
line 13 (B) Paragraph (1) does not prevent NPDES permittees from
line 14 using best management practices to meet applicable water quality
line 15 standards in receiving waters.
line 16 (C) Paragraph (1) does not apply to salt and nutrient
line 17 management plans plans, including the program of implementation,
line 18 approved as of January 1, 2021, that include alternative compliance
line 19 options.
line 20 (b) The state board and regional boards shall not do either of
line 21 the following:
line 22 (1) Authorize a permit that does not include monitoring
line 23 sufficient to demonstrate compliance with water quality standards
line 24 and, unless infeasible, that does not include end-of-discharge pipe
line 25 monitoring.
line 26 (2) Authorize a permit unless it establishes criteria for, and
line 27 requires, monitoring to evaluate compliance with water quality
line 28 standards.
line 29 (c) (1) The state board and regional boards shall not do either
line 30 boards, when issuing a waste discharge requirement or waiver of
line 31 a waste discharge requirement, shall comply with both of the
line 32 following:
line 33 (A) Authorize a waste discharge requirement or waiver of a
line 34 waste discharge requirement for a Shall require that the discharge
line 35 to a surface water of the state that causes or contributes does not
line 36 cause or contribute to an exceedance of an applicable water quality
line 37 standard in receiving waters.
line 38 (B) Authorize a waste discharge requirement or waiver of a
line 39 waste discharge requirement that uses Shall not authorize the use
line 40 of an alternative compliance determination, safe harbor “deemed
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line 1 in compliance” term, or any other best management practice permit
line 2 term to authorize a discharge to a surface water of the state that
line 3 causes or contributes to an exceedance of an applicable water
line 4 quality standard in receiving waters.
line 5 (2) (A) Paragraph (1) does not prevent a waste discharge
line 6 requirement or waiver of a waste discharge requirement from using
line 7 best management practices to meet applicable water quality
line 8 standards in receiving waters.
line 9 (B) Paragraph (1) does not apply to salt and nutrient
line 10 management plans plans, including the program of implementation,
line 11 approved as of January 1, 2021, that include alternative compliance
line 12 options.
line 13 13152. (a) (1) Notwithstanding Section 13242, on and after
line 14 January 1, 2030, a regional water quality control plan, including
line 15 the program of implementation, shall not include a schedule for
line 16 implementation for achieving a water quality standard for a surface
line 17 water of the state that was adopted in an approved regional water
line 18 quality control plan as of January 1, 2021. It is the intent of the
line 19 Legislature in enacting this requirement to ensure that all water
line 20 quality standards in effect as of January 1, 2021, are fully
line 21 implemented and achieved by January 1, 2030.
line 22 (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to salt and nutrient management
line 23 plans plans, including the program of implementation, approved
line 24 as of January 1, 2021, that include a time schedule for compliance.
line 25 (b) The state board and regional boards shall only include in a
line 26 regional water quality control plan a schedule for implementation
line 27 of a water quality standard for a surface water of the state that is
line 28 adopted after January 1, 2021, if all of the following conditions
line 29 are met:
line 30 (1) The schedule for implementation of the water quality
line 31 standard is the shortest time necessary, and in no instance exceeds
line 32 five years.
line 33 (2) The schedule for implementation is necessary for the
line 34 permittee to undertake physical construction that is necessary to
line 35 achieve compliance with the water quality standard.
line 36 (3) The water quality standard is not substantially similar to a
line 37 water quality standard that was in effect as of January 1, 2021.
line 38 (c) (1) An NPDES permit, waste discharge requirement, or
line 39 waiver of a waste discharge requirement to discharge to a surface
line 40 water of the state shall not be renewed, reissued, or modified to
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line 1 contain effluent limitations or conditions that are satisfy any of the
line 2 following:
line 3 (A) Are less stringent than the comparable effluent limitations
line 4 or conditions in the previous permit, requirement, or waiver,
line 5 including, but not limited to, if the implementation of the less
line 6 stringent effluent limitation or condition would result in a violation
line 7 of an applicable water quality standard in receiving waters. waiver.
line 8 (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an NPDES permit, waste
line 9 discharge requirement, or waiver of a waste discharge requirement
line 10 may be renewed, reissued, or modified to contain a less stringent
line 11 effluent limitation or condition applicable to a pollutant if any of
line 12 the following apply:
line 13 (B) Are less stringent than required by effluent limitation
line 14 guidelines promulgated under Section 304(b) of the federal Clean
line 15 Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1314(b)) in effect at the time the permit
line 16 is renewed, reissued, or modified.
line 17 (C) The implementation of the limitation or condition would
line 18 result in a violation of a water quality standard under Section 303
line 19 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1313) to those
line 20 waters.
line 21 (2) A permit with respect to which paragraph (1) applies may
line 22 be renewed, reissued, or modified to contain a less stringent
line 23 effluent limitation or condition applicable to a pollutant if any of
line 24 the following apply:
line 25 (A) Material and substantial alterations or additions to the
line 26 permitted facility occurred after permit issuance that justify the
line 27 application of the less stringent effluent limitation or condition.
line 28 (B) Information, other than revised regulations, guidance, or
line 29 test methods, is available that was not available at the time of
line 30 permit issuance that would have justified the application of the
line 31 less stringent effluent limitation or condition at the time of permit
line 32 issuance.
line 33 (C) The permit issuer determines that technical mistakes or
line 34 mistaken interpretations of law were made in issuing the permit
line 35 in accordance with Section 402(a)(1)(B) of the federal Clean Water
line 36 Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1342(a)(1)(B)).
line 37 (D) The less stringent effluent limitation or condition is
line 38 necessary because of events over which the permittee has no
line 39 control and for which there is no reasonably available remedy.
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line 1 (E) The permittee has received a permit modification pursuant
line 2 to Section 301(c), 301(g), 301(h), 301(i), 301(k), 301(n), or 316(a)
line 3 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Secs. 1311(c), 1311(g),
line 4 1311(h), 1311(i), 1311(k), 1311(n), and 1326(a)).
line 5 (F) The permittee has installed the treatment facilities required
line 6 to meet the effluent limitations or conditions in the previous permit
line 7 and has properly operated and maintained the facilities but has
line 8 nevertheless been unable to achieve the previous effluent
line 9 limitations or conditions, in which case the limitations or conditions
line 10 in the renewed, reissued, or modified permit may reflect the level
line 11 of pollutant control actually achieved, but shall not be less stringent
line 12 than required by effluent limitation guidelines promulgated under
line 13 Section 304(b) of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec.
line 14 1314(b)) in effect at the time of permit renewal, reissuance, or
line 15 modification.
line 16 (3) Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (2) do not apply to
line 17 a revised waste load allocation or an alternative grounds for
line 18 translating water quality standards into effluent limitations or
line 19 conditions unless both of the following are satisfied:
line 20 (A) The cumulative effect of the revised allocation or alternative
line 21 grounds results in a decrease in the amount of pollutants discharged
line 22 into receiving waters.
line 23 (B) The revised allocation or alternative grounds is not the result
line 24 of a discharger eliminating or substantially reducing its discharge
line 25 of pollutants due to complying with the requirements of the federal
line 26 Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1251 et seq.) or for reasons
line 27 otherwise unrelated to water quality.
line 28 (d) The state board and regional boards shall not authorize an
line 29 NPDES permit, waste discharge requirement, or waiver of a waste
line 30 discharge requirement that does not include a complete
line 31 antidegradation analysis as set out in State Water Resources
line 32 Control Board Resolution No. 68-16 and Administrative Procedures
line 33 Update 90-004.
line 34 13153. (a) (1) By January 1, 2030, the state board and regional
line 35 boards shall develop an Impaired Waterways Enforcement Program
line 36 to enforce all remaining water quality standard violations pursuant
line 37 to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 1825) of Part 2 of
line 38 Division 2 and Article 1 (commencing with Section 13300) of
line 39 Chapter 5 that are causing or contributing to an exceedance of a
line 40 water quality standard. standard in a surface water of the state.
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line 1 (2) An enforcement action taken pursuant to the program shall
line 2 result in sufficient penalties, conditions, and orders to ensure the
line 3 person subject to the enforcement action is no longer causing or
line 4 contributing to an exceedance of a water quality standard. standard
line 5 in a surface water of the state.
line 6 (3) A discharger shall remain liable for a violation of a water
line 7 quality standard until sampling at the point of discharge
line 8 demonstrates that the discharge is no longer causing or contributing
line 9 to the exceedance. exceedance in a surface water of the state.
line 10 (4) A discharger shall not be responsible for natural sources
line 11 of pollution in surface waters of the state if the discharger can
line 12 demonstrate all of the following:
line 13 (A) Natural sources are not caused or mobilized by
line 14 anthropogenic activity contributing to a water quality standard
line 15 exceedance in receiving waters.
line 16 (B) Anthropogenic sources to a surface water of the state are
line 17 controlled and do not cause or contribute to an exceedance of an
line 18 applicable water quality standard in receiving waters.
line 19 (C) The discharge is consistent with any applicable waste load
line 20 allocation assigned through a total maximum daily load.
line 21 (4)
line 22 (5) Penalties obtained pursuant to the program shall be deposited
line 23 into the Waterway Attainment Penalty Subaccount, which is hereby
line 24 created in the Waterway Attainment Account. Moneys in the
line 25 subaccount shall be available for the state board to expend, upon
line 26 appropriation by the Legislature, for purposes of the program.
line 27 (5)
line 28 (6) The state board and regional boards may issue an
line 29 enforcement order pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with
line 30 Section 1825) of Part 2 of Division 2 or Article 1 (commencing
line 31 with Section 13300) of Chapter 5 that includes a compliance
line 32 schedule deadline that extends beyond January 1, 2030, to a
line 33 discharger for a discharge that is causing or contributing to an
line 34 exceedance of a water quality standard.
line 35 (b) (1) By January 1, 2040, to ensure any water segments
line 36 impaired by ongoing legacy pollutants and nonpoint source
line 37 pollution are brought into attainment with water quality standards,
line 38 the state board and regional boards shall evaluate the state’s
line 39 remaining impaired state surface waters using the most current
line 40 integrated report.
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line 1 (2) The state board and regional boards shall, by January 1,
line 2 2040, report to the Legislature in compliance with Section 9795
line 3 of the Government Code a plan to bring the final impaired water
line 4 segments into attainment by January 1, 2050.
line 5 (3) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under
line 6 paragraph (2) is inoperative on January 1, 2044, pursuant to Section
line 7 10231.5 of the Government Code.
line 8 (c) (1) The Waterway Attainment Account is hereby created
line 9 in the Waste Discharge Permit Fund. Moneys in the Waterway
line 10 Attainment Account shall be available for the state board to expend,
line 11 upon appropriation by the Legislature, to bring remaining impaired
line 12 water segments into attainment in accordance with the plan
line 13 submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b), subject to
line 14 subdivision (d).
line 15 (2) (A) By January 1, 2040, subject to a future legislative act,
line 16 50 percent of the annual proceeds of the State Water Pollution
line 17 Cleanup and Abatement Account shall be annually transferred to
line 18 the Waterway Attainment Account.
line 19 (B) This paragraph shall become inoperative January 1, 2051,
line 20 or when all water segments are in attainment with water quality
line 21 standards, whichever comes first.
line 22 (d) Moneys in the Waterway Attainment Account shall be
line 23 expended by the state board, upon appropriation by the Legislature,
line 24 to bring impaired waterways into attainment with water quality
line 25 standards to the maximum extent possible. Moneys expended from
line 26 the account shall address or prevent water quality impairments or
line 27 address total maximum daily loads under the federal Clean Water
line 28 Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1251 et seq.). Moneys in the account shall
line 29 only be expended on the following:
line 30 (1) Restoration projects, including supplemental environmental
line 31 projects, that improve water quality.
line 32 (2) Best management practice research innovation and incentives
line 33 to encourage innovative best management practice implementation.
line 34 (3) Source control programs.
line 35 (4) Identifying nonfilers.
line 36 (5) Source identification of unknown sources of impairment.
line 37 (6) Enforcement actions that recover at least the amount of
line 38 funding originally expended, which shall be deposited into the
line 39 Waterway Attainment Account.
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line 1 (7) Competitive grants to fund projects and programs for
line 2 municipal separate storm sewer system permit compliance
line 3 requirements that would prevent or remediate pollutants, including
line 4 zinc, caused by tires in the state. Priority shall be given to
line 5 applicants that discharge to receiving waters with zinc levels that
line 6 exceed the established total maximum daily loads and to projects
line 7 that provide multiple benefits.
line 8 (e) The state board shall, upon appropriation by the Legislature,
line 9 expend 5 percent of the annual proceeds of the State Water
line 10 Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account to fund the state board’s
line 11 SWAMP - Clean Water Team Citizen Monitoring Program in
line 12 order to inform the integrated report.
line 13 13154. For purposes of this article, the following definitions
line 14 apply:
line 15 (a) “Best management practice” means a practice or set of
line 16 practices determined by the state board or a regional board for a
line 17 designated area to be the most effective feasible means of
line 18 preventing or reducing the generation of a specific type of nonpoint
line 19 source pollution, given technological, institutional, environmental,
line 20 and economic constraints.
line 21 (b) “Drinkable” applies to waters subject to a regional water
line 22 quality control plan and means that the waters are drinkable to the
line 23 extent required by the regional water quality control plan.
line 24 (c)
line 25 (b) “Integrated report” means the state report that includes the
line 26 list of impaired waters required pursuant to Section 303(d) of the
line 27 federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1313(d)) and the water
line 28 quality assessment required pursuant to Section 305(b) of the
line 29 federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec. 1315(b)).
line 30 (d)
line 31 (c) “NPDES” means the national pollutant discharge elimination
line 32 system established in the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. Sec.
line 33 1251 et seq.).
line 34 (e)
line 35 (d) “Regional board” means a California regional water quality
line 36 control board.
line 37 (f)
line 38 (e) “Regional water quality control plan” means a water quality
line 39 control plan developed pursuant to Section 13240.
line 40 (g)
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line 1 (f) “State board” means the State Water Resources Control
line 2 Board.
line 3 (h)
line 4 (g) “State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account”
line 5 means the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement Account
line 6 created pursuant to Section 13440.
line 7 (i)
line 8 (h) “Supplemental environmental project” means an
line 9 environmentally beneficial project that a person subject to an
line 10 enforcement action voluntarily agrees to undertake in settlement
line 11 of the action and to offset a portion of a civil penalty.
line 12 (j)
line 13 (i) “Waste Discharge Permit Fund” means the Waste Discharge
line 14 Permit Fund created pursuant to Section 13260.
line 15 (k)
line 16 (j) “Waterway Attainment Account” means the Waterway
line 17 Attainment Account created pursuant to paragraph (1) of
line 18 subdivision (c) of Section 13153.
line 19 (l)
line 20 (k) “Waterway Attainment Penalty Subaccount” means the
line 21 Waterway Attainment Penalty Subaccount created pursuant to
line 22 paragraph (4) (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 13153.
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 7.
Meeting Date:04/12/2021
Subject:Contra Costa Transportation Authority: Bike Share and Scooter
Share/Micromobility Pilot Program
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: 23
Referral Name: Monitor issues related to docked and dockless bike share programs.
Presenter: John Cunningham
(DCD), Peter Engel
(CCTA)
Contact: John Cunningham,
(925) 655-2915
Referral History:
This is a new item before the Committee. The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is
developing a pilot shared mobility program as a means to provide and demonstrate the
effectiveness of non-auto transportation options to residents and workers in and among San
Ramon, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, and the Walnut Creek and Dublin BART Stations, and
the unincorporated areas including the Iron Horse Corridor.
Referral Update:
Micromobility has proven to be an effective alternative for local trips to the single occupant
vehicle. While suburban areas are often more difficult to serve with micromobility, the Iron Horse
Trail (IHT), with its parallel route connecting BART stations and the Bishop Ranch business
park, is a unique setting where bikeshare can work. Bishop Ranch has had a campus bike share
program for years. It was placed on hold during COVID-19 but will relaunch when employees
return to work.
The 511 Contra Costa TDM program has a goal of establishing a micromobility pilot to provide
options for commuters, and the public of all ages to use instead of the automobile for shorter trips
(between 1 and 10 miles). With the use of electric bicycles and scooters, it has become evident
that electric-assist bicycling offers enhanced mobility options with trip distances that are similar
to a car (vs the distance most people feel they can travel on a pedal only) and by reducing the
effort needed to ride in hilly areas which are a typical barrier to conventional bikes/scooters.
CCTA’s Bay Area Mobility-on-Demand (MOD) program (aka Mobility As A Service-MaaS) will
deploy a multi-modal trip planner in 2022 along the I-680 corridor in the same geographic area as
this proposed micromobility pilot. It is expected that this pilot will offer a micromobility choice
for individuals who use the app to plan a trip in the area.
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CCTA is leading a regional effort to establish a partnership with San Ramon, Walnut Creek,
Danville, Contra Costa County, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), and BART for the
purposes of procuring a micromobility vendor to deploy a pilot along the IHT corridor. The pilot
is envisioned to take place over the span of 18-24 months.
The councils of all three jurisdictions involved have directed staff to investigate micromobility
and understand the benefits of a regional pilot versus siloed individual vendors and equipment in
each city. At the same time, not all cities have the same needs or use cases for micromobility, so
it is presumed that procurement will be such that each jurisdiction can establish local policies, use
cases, specifications, fines, rules, enforcement, and pricing.
While each city is interested in such a pilot, it is imperative that the policy guidance and
enforcement of the Iron Horse Trail be consistent with and supportive of the pilot program and the
implementation strategy therein.
County staff is asking the TWIC to consider the pilot program and make a recommendation to
staff relative to next steps including coordination with the EBRPD staff, and how to inform the
full Board of Supervisors of this initiative.
CCTA has established bi-weekly meetings with the Regional 680 Micromobility Task Force with
staff from each jurisdiction to discuss this joint effort. The EBRPD, BART and Dublin will be
requested to join the Task Force and provide supportive input to the pilot implementation and
ultimate use policies along the IHT.
It is expected that CCTA will establish a Request for Information from micromobility vendors on
behalf of all concerned parties. At this point it is unknown which entity will be the ultimate
vendor contract holder.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE information on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Bike Share and Scooter
Share/Micromobility Pilot Program, and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
Micromobility Infographic
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 8.
Meeting Date:04/12/2021
Subject:Letter of Understanding with PG&E
Submitted For: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Department:Public Works
Referral No.: 14
Referral Name: Monitor implementation of the Letter of Understanding with PG&E for
the maintenance of PG&E street lights in Contra Costa County
Presenter: Rochelle Johnson, PWD Contact: Rochelle Johnson
(925)313-2299
Referral History:
The Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) accepted the 2020 status report
regarding the coordination between Cities (Countywide) and PG&E on October 12, 2020. A
supplemental report was presented on December, 2020.
Referral Update:
The TWIC requested that Public Works management report annually on the status of street light
maintenance coordination efforts with PG&E. Management last reported to the TWIC on October
12, 2020, regarding this item.
Background :
The Letter of Understanding (LOU) dated February 2008, between PG&E and the County, states
the commitment of PG&E for open communication, responsive service levels, and actions in
resolving issues related to street light performance.
Over the past two years, Public Works management has worked with PG&E management to
revise the LOU to address current service levels.
At this time, Public Works staff is pleased to report that a signed LOU has been received from
PG&E. Both Contra Costa County and PG&E will be monitoring service levels provided by
PG&E and are prepared to reassess the LOU on a bi-annual basis and revise as needed.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE and COMMENT on the status report on the street light service coordination effort
between PG&E and the County Public Works Department and Cities for street light maintenance.
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Fiscal Impact (if any):
None. All costs for street lights are funded by County Service Area L-100 and Community
Facility District 2010-1.
Attachments
PG&E LOU 2021 Final
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PGE LOU 2021 Revision FINAL.docx
Street Light Service Level
Commitment
To Contra Costa County
[2021]
PG&E is committed to delivering a high level of service to street light customers and providing features which
enhance community safety. To ensure a high level of responsiveness to street light maintenance issues in Contra
Costa County and the 19 Cities, PG&E is committed to the following (for street light facilities maintained by
PG&E):
1)Reporting Street Light Problems and Tracking Results
PG&E will continue to utilize its web based system where street light service requests and problems can be
reported via an on-line request form. PG&E is committed to improving communication during this resolution
process. The link for reporting streetlight outages and checking the status of street light outages is:
http://www.pge.com/en/myhome/servicerequests/streetlights/single/index.pag. This will be updated as needed
to reflect the most up to date reporting method.
In addition, street light service requests can be reported through PG&E’s email address:
streetlighttrouble@pge.com. This email address is monitored Monday - Friday, 630am - 330pm. For escalated
streetlight requests outside of those hours, please report to 800-743-5000.
Outages reports are acknowledged via automated email response when received, when case numbers are
assigned, and when the street light service request work is completed or resolved. PG&E is committed to
improving this system, and developing more robust on-line reporting and tracking systems that will serve to
improve communication with all customers.
PG&E will provide a one (1) page process flow chart for the resolution process to county staff upon availability.
Upon providing this process, PG&E will clarify if email or web based platforms are preferred.
*Note that the customer will receive an automated reply and within a few days a tracking number will be received
2)Responding to Street Light Outages
a.Response to Reported Street Light Outages
PG&E will respond, assess and complete repair of reported street light outages (burnouts) within 14 days of
being notified of the outage.
b.Outages Resulting from Poles that are "Knocked Down"
Where a PG&E owned or maintained street light pole is "knocked down", PG&E will provide an immediate
response to the "knock-down", secure the site, and make the situation safe to the public prior to leaving the
site. PG&E will complete any remaining required repairs within 90 days. If PG&E, for any reason, will not be
able to complete repairs within 90 days PG&E will notify the customer and will provide an estimated date of
completion for repairs.
If PG&E should become aware of a knocked down pole by customer call or staff inspection, they will notify the
County. This will allow for transparency in service provision and improved customer support.
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c.Monthly Report
PG&E will provide a monthly report to Contra Costa County which details the status of outages and knocked
down poles. This report shall detail the resolution if the matter has not been resolved at the time of the report,
the report shall include a proposed timeline and resolution.
d.Credit Adjustment
In the event that a customer is without service as a result of an inoperable street light beyond fourteen (14)
business days, the customer shall notify their PG&E Local Customer Relationship Manager (LCRM) for a service
credit.
3)Requesting Street Lights and Shields Installation
PG&E will continue to utilize the Customer Connection Online web based system where street lights and shields
installation can be reported via the on-line request form. The link for requesting street lights and shields
installation is Customer Connections https://www.pge.com/en_US/small-medium-business/building-and-
property/building-and-maintenance/building-and-renovation/manage-your-
services.page?WT.mc_id=Vanity_CustomerConnections.
Shields may also be requested by calling our Customer Connections’ telephone number (1-877-743-7782).
PG&E will acknowledge these requests via automated email response when received by the New Business Service
Planning representative. PG&E will continue communication of the planning and installation process status via
email, provide an estimated date of completion, and inform the customer of the next steps including approval,
and installation. Upon receipt of new installation applications, PG&E will contact the applicant within 1-3 business
days to advise them of the result and next steps.
Any contract information will be submitted via email or regular mail and any costs associated with the planning
and installation will be included in the contract. PG&E will give 10 days to sign and return contract to initiate the
installation process.
The cost of installing any shield (front, back or cul-de-sac) will be forwarded to the customer and included in the
provisions of the associated contract.
4)Pole Maintenance, Replacement, Painting, and Cleaning
For street light poles that need painting, cleaning due to graffiti, or have rust staining, PG&E will accommodate
requests based on the demand of the community. All requests can be forwarded to the email:
streetlighttrouble@pge.com or by calling 1(800)743-5000. These services may include time and materials costs
at PG&Es expense.
PG&E will respond to an initial assessment of the request for street light graffiti removal within 14 days of being
notified.
Upon notification of painting or rust abatement service need, PG&E will complete the service within 180 days.
In the event that there is not an established maintenance schedule, PG&E will provide information to County
staff pertaining to pole viability and associated replacement plans on a case by case basis.
Any additional devices attached to agency LS2 street light poles must be processed through Customer
Connections’ to execute an unmetered pole contract agreement.
All lights must have a badge number and lamp sticker that corresponds to PG&E records.
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5)Billing Improvements
PG&E will work with Contra Costa County to explore methods to improve billing and inventory procedures in
order to help resolve discrepancies, if any.
It is incumbent upon the agency to respond timely to PG&E requests for information such as receiving account
number or Service Agreement Identification (SAID), removal/start/ or stop dates etc.
It is the agency’s responsibility to inform PG&E of ANY changes to LS2A lights as they are not PG&E owned or
maintained.
If LS2A
Agency needs to inform PG&E date of power loss and billing will stop.
Agency needs to inform PG&E of the date of restoration and billing will re-start.
IF LS1
Agency should inform PG&E of the issue and PG&E can investigate internally for approximate date of
removal and restoration and correct billing to field activity.
PLEASE NOTE ELECTRIC RULE 17.1 allowing PG&E to back date & bill correct up to 3 years only.
https://www.pge.com/tariffs/assets/pdf/tariffbook/ELEC_RULES_17.1.pdf
6)Annual Inventory Update
PG&E will make every effort to work with Contra Costa County and Cities to rectify billing conflicts on an on -
going basis. This will include providing the agencies with streetlight individual billing data, on an as-needed basis,
so that they can conduct their own internal reviews.
PG&E will provide a report of what is actively billed. The agency can use the report to cross check against their
own inventory and PG&E will make corrections based on their findings.
For LS1, PG&E owned and maintained, PG&E will provide the spatial data annually.
For LS2A, agency owned and maintained, the spatial data may be purchased through a 3rd party vendor or the
agency can purchase through PG&E’s New Revenue Development (NRD) department. Please contact the Local
Customer Relations Managers (LCRM) assigned to your agency.
7)On-going Communication and Reporting
Quarterly Coordination Meetings
As determined by the survey of participating Cities in 2015, PG&E will continue to participate in Quarterly
Coordination Meetings in as long as the agenda includes maintenance and repairs of streetlights. On occasion,
PG&E may be invited to present evolving and new technologies, features, and services. PG&E will maintain open
communication and responsiveness in assisting the County to coordinate and plan for these meetings.
TWIC Participation
PG&Es Division Sr. Manager or representative of local leadership team or the subject matter expert, will attend
the annual Transportation Water and Infrastructure (TWIC) meeting in October to join the County in providing
an annual report on coordination efforts.
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8)Staffing Updates
To assist Contra Costa County staff in facilitating communication, PG&E will provide Contra Costa County with a
list of key management representatives on an annual basis. Additionally, PG&E will provide an advisement of key
staffing.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
LED and Photocell Group Maintenance and Replacement Program
PG&E will establish and perform a group assessment program for the newly converted to LED street lights and
photocells by the end of 2026. The life expectancy for LED street lights is approximately 20 years (with warranty
of 10 years) and for photocells is 5 years. When the replacement of existing LED infrastructure occurs, PG&E will
work closely with Contra Costa County to provide information related to new product choices selected for
characteristics related to improved energy efficiency and as technology evolves, reduced glare and control of
upward directed light as they become available and are approved for use .
PG&E will replace LED street lights as they fail. When group lamp replacements are performed, PG&E will also
perform other maintenance work, such as testing and replacement of photocells (as required) and cleaning of
glassware, reflector, or refractor. Additionally, PG&E will provide to the County any cleaning schedule available
for glassware.
Invoice and Billing
PG&E will work with Contra Costa County to identify how to simplify invoicing and keep track of inventory in
order to resolve issues such as inaccurate inventories and multiple billing.
PG&E will address changes to the inventory to not only clarify and reorganize the current information—but to
insure that new additions or removals are reflected in the billing documentation.
County agrees to adhere to the LS2A rate schedule.
##END##
This LOU is a good faith understanding between Contra Costa County, representing the 19 included cities and
PG&E.
Victor Baker Date
Senior Manager – Diablo l North Bay l Sonoma Divisions
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
2/25/2021
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 9.
Meeting Date:04/12/2021
Subject:CONSIDER recommendations from the Hazardous Materials Commission
concerning Sea Level Rise and direct staff as appropriate.
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: 5
Referral Name: Review projects, plans and legislative matters that may affect the health of the
San Francisco Bay and Delta,including but not limited to conveyance, flood
control, dredging, climate change, habitat conservation,governance, water
storage, dev., etc.
Presenter: Michael Kent, HazMat Commission Contact: Michael Kent
(925)313-6587
Referral History:
The Hazardous Materials Commission previously wrote a letter to the Board of Supervisors on
January 26, 2017, encouraging them to take action in response to the recommendations of the
Adapting to Rising Tides study that was completed for most of the Contra Costa County shoreline
by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission in 2016.
Subsequent to that report, another Adapting to Rising Tides study was completed by the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission in 2019 for the Eastern-most shoreline area of the
County not addressed in the first study. Also in 2019, a Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow
Study was completed for the Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Programs. These studies laid out
potential health and environmental impacts from Sea Level Rise to Contra Costa County, and
potential adaptation measures that could be taken to address these potential impacts.
Referral Update:
The Hazardous Materials Commission received a presentation on the Hazardous Materials
Commodity Flow Study completed for the Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Programs in 2019.
This study was also presented to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure committee in
December, 2020. In response to the findings of this study, the Hazardous Materials Commission
wrote a letter to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure committee on February 26, 2021
encouraging them to take further action to address the potential impacts of Sea Level Rise. (see
attached Staff Report)
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
The Hazardous Materials Commission recommends the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure
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The Hazardous Materials Commission recommends the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure
committee review possible actions to address the potential impacts of Sea Level rise, and direct
staff to take action as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
Unknown. This would depend on the actions the committee directs staff to take.
Attachments
HMC TWIC SLR Staff Report 4621
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Staff Report for TWIC concerning the letter from the Hazardous Materials Commission about
Sea Level Rise
On February 26, 2021 the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission Chairperson,
Fred Glueck, wrote a letter to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure committee
concerning the issue of Sea Level Rise (SLR). The Commission had previously received reports
on two Adapting to Rising Tides studies conducted for Contra Costa County by the Bay
Conservation and Development Commission in 2016 and 2019, and a Hazardous Materials
Commodity Flow Study prepared for the Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Commission. The
Commission’s letter outlined the Commission’s concern about the impacts to public health and
the environment from potential future SLR, and encouraged the Board of Supervisors to take
measures to address this potential threat.
This report outlines some of the types of measures and approaches the Transportation, Water
and Infrastructure committee could explore as means of addressing this potential threat. These
examples are based on discussions with various agency staff and input from Hazardous
Materials Commission members, and should be considered preliminary. Th ese examples are
not intended to be all-inclusive. None of these possible measures or approaches currently have
sustainable funding sources or staff resources available to initiate them. Funding and staffing
needs would have to be addressed before any of these measures or approaches could be
implemented.
Regional Activities
Plan Bay Area – The Bay Conservation and Development Commission is facilitating an initiative
to establish regional agreement on the actions necessary to protect people and the natural and
built environment from rising sea levels. A leadership advisory group, made up of a diverse
group of leaders from public agencies, interest groups, community-based organizations and
academia are providing strategic direction in developing a Joint Platform of priority actions to
address regional sea level rise adaptation. They will be holding public forums and will be having
a public comment period on the next draft of their Joint Platform in May, 2021, which offers the
County the opportunity to comment on this Joint Platform or co-sponsor local forums to allow
for more local input.
County-wide Models
Several Counties in the Bay Area have begun county-wide efforts to address Sea Level Rise.
While every county is different in terms of how they have structured these efforts, aspects of
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each could serve as a model for how Contra Costa County could approach this issue, and the
role the Board of Supervisors could play in that effort.
San Mateo County – San Mateo County began their efforts to address SLR in 2013 when county,
state and federal elected officials convened a conference to address the countywide challenge.
This led in 2015 to their Sea Change SMC initiative implemented by their Office of Sustainability
with strong leadership from their Board of Supervisors, and with participation of most of the
cities in the County. They conducted community engagement and a vulnerability assessment
with funding from the County and the California State Coastal Conservancy. Sea Change SMC
continues to conduct studies and planning efforts for the cites and agencies in San Mateo
County, with strong leadership from their Board of Supervisors. On January 1, 2020 the San
Mateo County Sea Level Rise Resiliency District was created at the recommendation of the
City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County. This Special District helps
implement multi-jurisdictional projects throughout the County.
Marin County – Marin County’s efforts to address SLR, also known as BayWAVE, began in
response to strong community concern with flooding events and climate change. BayWAVE is
Marin County’s coordinated planning for sea level rise along the bay shoreline. Adaptation
planning is led by multiple agencies, partners, and municipalities, including the county. In 2016
BayWAVE, with funding from the County and a grant from the California State Coastal
Conservancy, conduct a vulnerability assessment for their bay shoreline. Since then, under the
leadership of a multi-jurisdictional steering committee, some of their adaptation efforts include
preparing for the next update to the Marin Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, updates
to sections of the Countywide General Plan, and on-the-ground implementation of adaptation
projects on county lands in Novato, San Rafael, and Richardson Bay.
Santa Clara County – Santa Clara County has had an Office of Sustainability since 2010 funded
through their general fund. In 2014, in conjunction with the cities and agencies within the
County, they received a grant from the California Strategic Growth Council to conduct a county-
wide climate change vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning effort called Silicon
Valley 2.0. From this effort they developed a web-based decision support tool which allows
users to run customized queries using regionally-specific data to model future climate change
impact and the resulting financial costs. They also developed a Climate Adaptation Guidebook
which provides key strategies for climate change preparedness. Recently, they received a grant
from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to focus on the impacts of Sea Lev el Rise. They
are bringing together the cities in the County to develop a coordinated effort to develop SLR
resiliency strategies and share data.
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Contra Costa Examples and Options
Local Project Examples - Several projects in Contra Costa County are examples of how the
potential impacts of Sea Level Rise are being directly addressed.
North Richmond Horizontal Levee and Shoreline Access project – As a follow-up to work
done through a North Richmond Shoreline Visioning process and the Resilient by Design
Challenge, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia has taken the lead in bringing
together key stakeholders, including the West County Wastewater District, to advance
the concept of creating a horizontal levee and shoreline public access in North
Richmond. The San Francisco Estuary Partnership (SFEP) is helping to facilitate and
support this effort and move it towards implementation. SFEP is working alongside local
partner The Watershed Project to move some other key adaptation and green
infrastructure ideas forward in and around the project area. The horizontal levee would
minimize flooding in North Richmond, protect critical infrastructure and enable marsh
growth in an ecologically rich part of the Bay. SFEP is helping to facilitate a Stakeholder
Working Group that includes representatives from the West County Wastewater
District, City of Richmond, Contra Costa County Flood Control District, East Bay Parks
District, Chevron, and Republic Services, among others. The project goal is to reach
consensus on the alignment and height of the horizontal levee and identify the
resources to fund and finance the construction of the levee and other associated
projects in the area. Funding from the West County Wastewater District and a grant
from the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority is supporting this planning effort.
Lower Walnut Creek Restoration Project – This project was begun to address
sedimentation in the Walnut Creek flood control channel. The Contra Costa Flood
Control District partnered with the Army Corp of Engineers to reevaluate the operation
of the channel and transform it into a more sustainable facility. From 2004 through
2012, District and Corps staff worked closely together to plan and design a project that
would meet local needs as well as Corps standards. On June 10, 2014, President Obama
signed legislation that turned over to the local sponsor (aka "deauthorized" from the
1960s federal project) the most downstream four miles of Pacheco and Walnut Creek.
Now that this part of the creek is under local control, planning efforts continue. The
result of this planning is the Lower Walnut Creek Restoration project . This project
incorporated Sea Level Rise considerations and resiliency into the design of the project
as a co-benefit.
Fund other local projects – A range of grant programs exist that can fund projects to address
the potential impacts of SLR, such as adaptation measures for the “pinch points” discussed in
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the Commodity flow study conducted by the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials
Programs in 2019. This following are just examples and are not necessarily a complete list.
California Ocean Protection Council funding to for costal projects that benefit
communities entitled to environmental justice communities and improve water quality.
Cal OES/FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs intended to reduce natural
hazard impacts to life and property.
EPA Environmental Justice Grants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
announced the availability of up to $6 million in grant funding under the Environmental
Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program and the
Environmental Justice Small Grants program.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation National Coastal Resilience fund grants to
enhance costal communities’ natural defenses against severe weather and flooding
San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority grants. The Authority is particularly interested
in supporting projects that address equity and include benefits to economically
disadvantaged communities through meaningful community engagement.
Convene a Workshop or Forum – The County could convene a workshop or forum to bring
together local jurisdictions, agencies, businesses, landholders the railroads, non-profit
organizations, community groups and other stakeholders to discuss the current knowledge and
data gaps concerning local Sea Level Rise projections and potential impacts, local efforts
currently underway to address the impacts of Sea Level Rise, and possible local and county-
wide approaches to develop adaptation strategies to address the impacts of Sea Level Rise. The
results of the two Adapting to Rising Tides studies conducted by the Bay Conservation and
Development Commission for Contra Costa County could serve as the starting point for this
discussion.
Create a local public/private partnership – The County could explore the formation of a public-
private partnership to develop solutions to address the potential impacts from Sea Level Rise.
The County could engage the railroads, other local jurisdictions, public agencies, local non-
profit and community groups, public and private landholders along the shoreline, other
businesses impacted directly or indirectly by Sea Level Rise, and the general public. The County
could engage residents and community groups in Disadvantaged Communities, which are
mostly located along the Contra Costa shoreline, and which will bear a disproportionately high
burden from the impacts of Sea Level Rise. In 2019, a graduate student team from the UC
Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy developed options the County could pursue to fund
and implement the findings from the Adapting to Rising Tides studies. The Goldman School
team recommended the County start by forming a working group of government entities,
property owners, and other stakeholders.
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Benchmark Best Practices – The County could review projects and practices already being
conducted in the County to establish Best Practices for future efforts. The Bay Conservation and
Development Commission is developing a guide/road map for how to move forward with
implementing SLR adaptation measures by local government. This guide is scheduled to be
completed in the summer of 2021 and should be a valuable tool to support efforts to evaluate
local projects.
Evaluate County Policies and Practices – The County could evaluate its policies and practices for
land use development, public works and transportation projects, economic development,
hazardous materials management, flood control and other activities to determine if they
adequately account for and address the potential impacts of SLR. These efforts could be part of
the current update to the County’s General Plan or could be conducted independently of that
effort.
Develop a Sea Level Rise Resolution – The Board of Supervisors adopted a Climate Emergency
Resolution on September 22, 2020. This resolution acknowledged that rising global
temperatures will cause sea levels to rise (up to six feet or more by year 2100 under certain
scenarios) and resolved to establish an interdepartmental task force of all Department heads to
implement the County’s Climate Action plan and identify additional actions, policies, and
programs the County can undertake to reduce and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate.
The resolution did not identify any specific actions to be taken to address Sea Level R ise.
Building on this resolution, the County could adopt a resolution specifically acknowledging the
local threats posed by Sea Level Rise and identify specific measures to address them.
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