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February 13, 2023
9:00 A.M.
To slow the spread of COVID-19, in lieu of a public gathering, the meeting will be accessible
via Zoom to all members of the public as permitted by Government Code section 54953(e).
Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee.
When: Feb 13, 2023 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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.REVIEW record of meeting for December 12, 2022, Transportation, Water and Infrastructure 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 4)
4.REVIEW Actions of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Relative to Measure X MOU
Funding Obligations and RECOMMEND the Board of Supervisors approve the CCTA Coordinating Entity
program recommendations. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development) (Page 14)
5.CONSIDER the proposed Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant candidate project, REVISE
as appropriate, FORWARD to the full Board of Supervisors for approval, and/or DIRECT staff as
appropriate. (Robert Sarmiento, Department of Conservation and Development) (Page 24)
6.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 26)
7.CONSIDER recommendations on referrals to the Committee for 2023, REVISE as necessary, and DIRECT
staff to bring the list to the full Board of Supervisors for approval. (John Cunningham, Department of
Conservation and Development) (Page 59)
8.REVIEW Status Report on 2022 referrals to TWIC and DIRECT staff to forward the report to the Board
of Supervisors with revisions as appropriate. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and
Development) (Page 62)
9.REVIEW and REVISE as appropriate, and ADOPT the 2023 Transportation, Water, and
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9.REVIEW and REVISE as appropriate, and ADOPT the 2023 Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure
Committee Calendar. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development) (Page 66)
10.The next meeting is currently scheduled for March 13, 2023.
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) 655-2750
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:02/13/2023
Subject:REVIEW record of meeting for December 12, 2022, 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 December 12, 2022, Committee Meeting with any
necessary corrections.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
Attachments
December 2022 TWIC Minutes
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D R A F T
TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION FOR
December 12, 2022
Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Present: Diane Burgis, Chair
Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Attendees:Supervisor Candace Andersen, Dist. 2; Supervisor Diane Burgis, Dist. 3; Rochelle
Johnson, PWD; Wade Finlinson, IPM, CCHS; Steve Kowalewski, PWD; Kari
McNickle, Fehr & Peers; Maureen Toms, DCD; Jeff Valeros, PWD; Jamar Stamps,
DCD; John Kopchik, DCD; Robert Sarmiento, DCD; John Cunningham, DCD - TWIC
Staff; Jody London, DCD; Abby Fateman, DCD; Alicia Nuchols, BOS; Bruce Ole
Ohlson, Bike East Bay; Cheryl Allegro; David Sondergeld, County Resident; George
Arata; Nanette Bosworth, County Resident; Jerry Fahy, PWD; Margaret Henderson;
Margaret Langley Kruse, County Resident; Matt Slattengren, Dept of Ag; Pat Alger;
Pete Dailey; Vince Moita, Attorney; Will Nelson, DCD; Monica Nino, CAO; Ave
Brown, CC County; Gwen Dailey, County Resident; 9252606208 (Unidentified Call-In
Attendee)
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).
No Public Comment
3.Staff recommends approval of the attached Record of Action for the October 10, 2022, Committee
Meeting with any necessary corrections.
The Committee unanimously APPROVED the meeting record.
4.RECEIVE and COMMENT on the status report on the street light service coordination effort between
PG&E and the County Public Works Department, Towns and Cities for street light maintenance.
Staff provided an update on the status of street light maintenance coordination efforts: there
is broad satisfaction with the process and staffing changes at PG&E continue to be a problem.
Staff proposed including the following in a revised LOU, encourage more engagement
w/locals re: projects, establishment of a direct reporting mechanism for local jurisdictions,
GIS mapping, improved response times, consistent handling of maintenance tickets,
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transparency on rate changes, and to address staffing changes. The Committee supported
these issues and also mentioned that PG&E has had problems with timely processing of
encroachment permits.
The Committee also emphasized the need for improved reporting/tracking and customer
service for ratepayers.
Staff also indicated that they are working on inventory reconciliation to ensure jurisdictions
aren't paying for nonexistent or nonfunctional equipment.?
5.RECEIVE the 2022 Integrated Pest Management Program update and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
The Committee DIRECTED that the report be brought to the Board of Supervisors on consent.
Staff discussed the new, simplified IPM plan format developed by the IPM Advisory
Committee (IPMAC) for all County departments who manage pests.
The Committee had questions relative to why pesticide use is increasing, and if other
agencies track usage and if so, how the County compares. Staff replied that the increase in
pesticide usage was attributed to several factors including staffing levels, the elimination of
the Vegetation Management Supervisor position, and the need to get many properties under
control after suspending herbicide applications along roadsides and Flood Control properties
for two years. Staff continue to monitor other agencies methods of tracking pesticide use and
IPMAC encourages site-specific reporting where feasible. Staff noted that our pesticide use
reporting is one of the more transparent systems in the region, but there is plenty of room for
refinement. The Committee expressed support for staff looking at alternatives, remote
systems and steam, etc.
There was discussion re: the cost of goats which staff indicated has risen but the County’s
longstanding relationship with a local goat herder keeps those costs relatively lower.
There were questions regarding whether or not the Sustainability Committee should also
receive this report but concerns were expressed re: increasing workload and duplicative
effort, IPM and Sustainability staff will discuss.
6.RECEIVE update on the Marsh Creek Corridor Trail Feasibility Study, CONSIDER the report, provide
COMMENT and DIRECT staff as appropriate including 1) bringing the Marsh Creek Corridor Trail
Feasibility Study to the full Board of Supervisors for consideration, and 2) coordinate with corridor
stakeholders to pursue funding opportunities for implementation, as directed by the Committee.
The Committee unanimously APPROVED the staff recommendations including
bringing the Feasibility Study to the Board of Supervisors on consent. Staff was
directed to update Supervisor-elect Carlson on the study. Additional discussion
included the clarification that all comments will be addressed including those
submitted subsequent to revisions to the Study, as a feasibility study this effort does
not result in a "constructable project", and that no property acquisition is included in
the costs.
Verbal public comment from the following individuals was provided:
Vince Moita - Indicated that he represented some property owners, and that the
current project is infeasible due to costs and negative impacts includding fire safety,
security, homeless issues, and agricultural conflicts.
Gwen Dailey - Discussed issues with the project, potential for homeless
encampments (which have been a problem on existing trails), effects on wildlife,
need for expensive retaining walls which may impact movement and migration of
endangered species), the need for a buffer area along the creek, any private
properties crossings would need gates which is impractical.
Nanette Bosworth - written transcript of comments were provided (attached)
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Nanette Bosworth - written transcript of comments were provided (attached)
David Sondergeld - written transcript of comments were provided (attached)
Written comments were provided by
Bruce "Ole" Ohlson (attached)
Margaret Kruse (attached)
7.RECEIVE update on the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail Gap Closure Study, provide COMMENT,
and DIRECT staff as appropriate, including forwarding the Study to the Board of Supervisors for
acceptance or other action.
The Committee unanimously APPROVED the staff recommendations.
8.CONSIDER report on Local, Regional, State, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative Issues
and take ACTION as appropriate.
No action or discussion.
9.RECEIVE information and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
The Committee RECEIVED the news and communication.
10.The next Committee meeting is TBD.
11.Adjourn
For Additional Information Contact:
John Cunningham, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2915
john.cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us
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John Cunningham
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
Nanette Bosworth
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 12:16 PM
John Cunningham
Vincent Moita; peter Dailey
Fw: Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail 18400 Marsh Creek Road
### Marsh Creek Rd - Property Owner Comment Letter.pdf; Lot Line Adjustment - LLA[1].pdf
Dear John,
I participated in the committee call yesterday regarding the Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail. I
am forwarding to you my comments that were provided to Jamar and Kari. I request that you
incorporate these comments in the materials that you provide to the full Board of Supervisors
meeting.
In addition, I feel that the interested parties that will carry the burden for policing and fire control have
not been directly and properly contacted (i.e. Contra Costa Sherriff, Cal Fire, Contra Costa Fire
District, Brentwood Police, Eastbay Regional Park Police, etc.) to provide their concerns regarding
such a trail. This should be a proactive reach out activity to these organizations by the study
coordinators. As I mentioned on the call, there was no knowledge in these organizations of this study
when I reached out them the last time public comment was requested.
Thank you,
Regards, Nanette
Nanette Bosworth ###-###-#### Cell ##### Marsh Creek Rd Brentwood, CA 94513
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Nanette Bosworth
To: transportation@dcd.cccounty.us <transportation@dcd.cccounty.us>
Cc: Margaret Kruse ; peter Dailey
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 at 02:59:48 PM PST
Subject: Marsh Creek Corridor Multi-Use Trail ##### Marsh Creek Road
Dear Jarmar and Kari,
I am enclosing a copy of my previous letter to you with comments on the Marsh Creek
Corridor. While I appreciate that you have changed the proposed path from the last draft which had
the trail directly through our property, I still have the same concerns with the new proposal with the
trail way up behind our property in a very secluded area of Margaret Cruz's property. Homeless
camps, fire risk, privacy infringement and security risks are still my major concerns with the
proposal.
In addition, you now have a dual path on the road in front of our home, which still brings concerns
regarding privacy as well as some the concerns mentioned above, particularly having a dual path on
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both sides of our property. Also, you will see from the attached survey, that there are 2 operating
wells right on the edge of Marsh Creek Road that service our property. I would expect that any path
construction on the south side of Marsh Creek Road would require a relocation of those wells.
Based on the conversations on the call on the 10th, it does not appear that you have provided any
comfort to the property owners regarding the concerns in the attached letter, particularly fire risk,
illegal homeless encampment control, livestock control and personal and property safety from those
who do not respect the property and person of others. Plans and programs to address these areas
must be a part of this plan if there is any chance that the property owners along the proposed trail will
support it.
I would also suggest that your team take the time to travel the proposed trail (walk, horseback, etc) to
actually see the path you are proposing. It does frustrate property owners when the path as
proposed goes through their homes, (i.e. Lisa Rossi Marsh Creek Road and the Sunshine House
Fire Station) or in my case would affect our water producing wells.
As of this time, we will not support the proposal and feel there are better areas in our county to
provide the recreation opportunities that those that support this proposed trail are looking for,
particularly as the original east/west "commuter path" purpose has been abandon as you indicated on
the call.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or if you would like to discuss.
Regards, Nanette
Nanette Bosworth ###-###-#### Cell #### Marsh Creek Rd Brentwood, CA 94513
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Hello Chair Supervisor Diane Burgis and committee.
My name is David Sondergeld, my wife Kit and I live on Aspara Drive off
Marsh Creek Road. I am a very passionate outdoors person an avid
cyclist, hiker and Trail runner though slower at the age of 62 সহ . Since
moving to this beautiful corridor, I fell in love with the views of mt
Diablo and the rambling Creek of Marsh creek, I have become active
coordinating cleanups in the upper Watershed of marsh creek and am
now helping to form the Marsh Creek Watershed Council which I plan
to continue to be a passionate leader and volunteer with. As a
hiker/Cyclist I have navigated approx. 90% of the trails in Contra Costa
County. I would love to see more trails and access created for public
use. With this said, Supervisor Burgis understands my concerns for the
Marsh Creek Corridor as I have met with her and her staff in the past
over the many issues with Marsh Creek road, The commuter traffic
using the country road, the lack of turn outs, lack of shoulders, increase
fire danger, break ins, trespassing, Mud slides and more. Note we lost
80% of our property in the 2018 Marsh Fire, it took us 3 years to rebuild
with 0 County assistance. I have brought more than a handful of
concerns to the county in the past few years with no action or support
for those of us out in the unincorporated area. After the Mud slide,
Diane did visit our house which we appreciated and that was the last
we saw or heard from the county. I offer my support to the county in
any way I can to help to improve communication as well as action.
Before we even consider a bike trail (Which I oppose for this corridor as
it stands), I would suggest focusing on the needed improvements to
make this corridor safer as well as continue to preserve the country
environment. I am aligned with the property owners in this area that
this corridor is not fitting to consider such a trail. Thank you.
Best Regards,
David Sondergeld
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To: Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee of the Contra
Costa County Board of Supervisors
Subject: Comments Re: Marsh Creek Trail Study
Bicyclists in East County and in Central County fully favor the construction
of this trail. Bike East Bay, the advocacy organization for Contra Costa
County, fully supports moving forward with the planning for and the
construction of bicycle infrastructure parallel to Marsh Creek Road.
This route, Marsh Creek Road, is one of only four routes between East
County and Central County. Here is a list of these routes with a comment
on each:
Marsh Creek Road: As currently constituted, this narrow road is filled
with high-speed traffic and is a death trap for bicyclists
Kirker Pass Road: This is tallest hill between the two portions of the
County. There are not continuous shoulders on each side of the road
and when the bicyclist gets to Concord, there is a dearth of
continuous bicycle infrastructure leading anywhere.
Bailey Road: This narrow road with short-sight-distance curves is
filled with high-speed traffic and is currently a death trap for
bicyclists.
The Delta de Anza Regional Trail over Willow Pass (the hill) ends at
the Willow Pass Road interchange with Highway 4. Following Willow
Pass Road into Concord is a death trap for the bicyclist because of
the narrow, short-sight-distance, World War Two era bridge that is
filled with high-speed traffic. Caltrans allows the bicyclist to use a
one-mile segment of 8-lane Highway 4 to avoid this bridge. Riding a
bicycle on the shoulder of a freeway is not for the faint of heart, but is
currently the SAFEST route for a bicyclist between East County and
Central County.
Where we can't construct the proposed extension of the Marsh Creek Trail
as an off-road, Class 1 trail, please build it parallel to the existing Marsh
Creek Road as a Class 4 trail, separated from motor-vehicle traffic with a
concrete barrier.
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At every point where the trail crosses the road, please install a standard
crosswalk and a standard traffic signal so that trail users of all ages and
abilities can safely cross the road.
To be useful for transportation, this trail would have to be fairly direct. Until
it is completed, the trail will definitely be oriented more toward recreation
than toward transportation, however, anything would be better than
nothing, and bicyclists accept the construction of this trail in phases.
Bicyclists have asked that a trail be constructed on the maintenance road
for the pipeline that will connect the Los Vaqueros Reservoir to the Central
Valley Water Project when the Los Vaqueros Reservoir dam is
enlarged/rebuilt. This proposed trail will provide an opportunity to connect
the Marsh Creek Trail (and the entirety of the EBRPD trail system) to the
maintenance roads of the Central Valley Water Project that currently permit
bicyclists and pedestrians. (A continuous off-road bike path to Bakersfield
from Oakland is a definite possibility!)
It appears that the land-owners in the vicinity of the proposed trail are
presenting a united front in oposition to the this multi-use trail. Please
accept this note as evidence that members of the public who walk, bicycle,
roll on scooters, or ride horses are interested in infrastructure that permits
all modes of transportation to move freely about our County.
Thank you for your concern.
Happy Holidays.
All best wishes,
~0le
Bruce "0le" Ohlson
Bike East Bay
Delta Pedalers Bicycle Club
Contra Costa Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee
CCTA Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Caltrans District 4 Bicycle Advisory Committee
TRANSPLAN appointee to Highway 4 Integrated Corridor Management
Study
Healthy and Livable Pittsburg Collaborative
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John Cunningham
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
margaret kruse Monday, December 12,
2022 2:07 PM John Cunningham
bonnie Malloy
Feasibility Study
Hello John,
Thank you for taking additional comments following today’s TWIC meeting and agenda item on the Marsh Creek
Corridor Trail Feasibility Study. I have previously submitted written comments about this proposed trail and am
appreciative to see those comments included in materials on the study. I’ll try not to repeat myself.
I live at ##### Marsh Creek Road and my family owns the property on either side of Marsh Creek Road. The north side
consists of 19 acres and a residence. The south side is a 580 acre parcel used for cattle grazing. This property has been
in my family since 1898. A close look at the possible trail alignments show one option following along Marsh Creek Road
and a second option shows the trail cutting directly thru the 580 acre piece.
While I understand that this is 'only a feasibility study', and that no eminent domain will be used, the reality is that the
study documents a concept and potential trail alignments to be pursued in the future. I guess besides all of the
concerns I have already expressed, and those echoed by many residents of the corridor, there are a few remaining
points I’d like to make:
First, it is hard to understand how the Board of Supervisors will be able to determine if the potential trail is ‘feasible’
when there are so many questions not addressed or unanswered. Among those questions is the cost and operation of
the trail, and the expense of land acquisitions. In addition, no serious attention is paid to the environmental engineering
that will be required to protect the creek habitat, the watershed, and to preserve wildlife corridors. Every person
involved in this study needs to physically be out here to actually see the hillsides, the creek, and the roadways where the
trail is presented as possible. Anyone can use a computer to draw lines. The realities are much different, and very costly
to address. Leadership actually visiting the areas impacted will also see the realities of some of the alignments, as well
as visualize impacts to the animal grazing or husbandry operations in which so many of us are engaged.
Secondly, it is totally absurd to consider this a commute alternative for cyclists given the distances to work centers or
transportation hubs as well as weather conditions. The reality is that this is a recreational trail proposal that has the
potential to be desirable for cyclists. That level of usage and recreational purpose must be balanced against the
extreme costs and impact of implementation. I suspect that some funding possibilities will come from labeling this trail
as a ‘commute alternative’ but that is really not a realistic aspect and should be noted.
Again, thank you for accepting continued comments. I welcome you, or any other county officials involved, to visit our
area and see what the residents are seeing.
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:02/13/2023
Subject:Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan: Approve ATS Plan Deliverables/Release of Measure X
Funding
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: 18
Referral Name: Review transportation plans and services for specific populations, including but not limited
to...Contra Costa County Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan
Presenter: John Cunningham Contact: John Cunningham, (925)655-2915
Referral History:
The Committee receives updates on the progress of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority's (CCTA's) Accessible
Transportation Strategic (ATS) Plan.
This is the first report after the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CCTA was approved in 2022. One payment in the
MOU requires Board of Supervisors approval of CCTA action on the ATS Plan recommendations which is focus of this staff
report.
Referral Update:
The County's MOU with CCTA to provide Measure X funding for ATS Plan implementation includes five payments, each with
performance requirements that must be met in order to release funding. Performance requirements for Payments 1-3 and 5 are
reviewed and processed administratively. Payment # 4 requires concurrence from the Board of Supervisors on the form of the
(CE) being established by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.
Coordinating Entity Recommendation
The ATS Plan included a recommendation to create a new "coordinating entity" that would be responsible for implementing the
recommendations of the Plan. The lack of a responsible party was identified as a weakness in prior plans. The following is the
recommendation in the ATS Plan for the CE:
Establish a Dedicated Countywide Coordinated Entity (CE)
A CE should either be created or designated to implement countywide study recommendations. The Task Force (TF) will
be responsible for determining where this entity should be housed – it could be in an existing non-profit or public
agency, or the TF could determine that a new entity will need to be established.
As shown in the language above, the ATS Plan did not determine what type of organization the CE would ultimately be. This
was to be explored and determined after the adoption of the ATS Plan by the ATS Task Force.
After the ATS Plan adoption the Task Force met for just over a year and among other tasks, developed a recommendation for
the CE type. The Task Force reviewed the following organization types as potential options for CE designation:
One of the Contra Costa public transit agencies (AC Transit, County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, WestCAT)
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority
A new non-profit
An existing non-profit
A new joint powers authority
At their October 20, 2022 meeting, the ATS Plan Task Force recommended to the CCTA that a framework be established for
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the Countywide CE as a nonprofit/CCTA partnership.
The CCTA Board considered the Task Force recommendation at their December 21, 2022 meeting with Ying Smith (Director
of Programs) explaining that CCTA would establish a new non-profit CE to coordinate the accessible transportation programs
and services with the intent that the transit operators maintain authority over their ADA paratransit operations. The CCTA
Board concurred with the Task Force recommendation and approved the establishment of a framework and concept for the
Countywide Coordinating Entity with a unanimous vote. The meeting minutes from the 12-21-22 CCTA Board meeting are
attached to this staff report.
Measure X CE Payment
The Measure X MOU includes the following language related to Payment #4 which addresses the establishment of a new
Coordinating Entity.
Task 3. Identify and, if necessary, create, the Coordinating Entity and take all feasible steps to establish the entity’s
operations. For the Coordinating Entity to be created, the task force will submit its final recommendation for approval
to the County Board of Supervisors, through the County’s Conservation and Development Department, and to CCTA’s
Board. Both parties shall agree on the organization type of the Coordinating Entity in order for the 20% Coordinating
Entity funding to be provided per Schedule 2. The two parties shall meet as necessary to come to an agreement.
Payment 4: 20% will be paid within 60 days of receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation establishing that the
Board of Supervisors and CCTA have approved the Coordinating Entity recommendation in accordance with Schedule
1. (Task 3)
Discussion
The ATS Task Force conducted a robust, public process which ultimately led to a staff recommendation of a CCTA/non-profit
partnership as the CE. The Task Force voted unanimously in support of the recommendation. A diverse range of stakeholders
participated in the dialog including executive staff and Board members from Contra Costa's public transit operators, non-profit
staff, local elected officials, and Contra Costa Health Services staff.
Other ATS Updates
Updates unrelated to the Coordinating Entity approval are below:
In December the CCTA Board agreed to develop a framework to develop a non-profit based Coordinating Entity to
oversee accessible transportation issues in Contra Costa County
At a future meeting, the CCTA Board will consider creating an Office of Accessibility and Equity and hiring a Program
Manager to staff the new office.
At the time this report was submitted, the Board of Supervisors was scheduled to appoint Supervisor Ken Carlson and
Dr. Sara Levin to CCTA's Accessible Transportation Task Force
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
REVIEW Actions of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Relative to Measure X MOU Funding Obligations
and RECOMMEND the Board of Supervisors approve the CCTA Coordinating Entity program recommendations.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None. Measure X funding was authorized by a previous Board action.
Attachments
Minutes from December 2022 CCTA Board Meeting
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1. CONVENE MEETING: Chris Kelley, Chair
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley convened the meeting at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Meadows was
absent, and Rep. Powers had not yet arrived.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public are invited to address the Authority regarding
any item that is not listed on the agenda. Please refer to the Teleconferencing Special
Notice for Public Comment guidelines.
DISCUSSION: Rashidi Barnes, Tri Delta Transit, introduced himself as the new Chief Executive
Officer for Tri Delta Transit.
Debbie Toth, Choice in Aging, thanked Peter Engel, Director, Programs, for his efforts on
accessible transportation.
Rep. Powers joined the meeting at 6:04 PM.
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4. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION: Commissioner Mitchoff moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by
Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners
present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Meadows
Abstain-None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of November 16, 2022
B. Authority Board Special Minutes of December 7, 2022
6. Administration & Projects Committee - Consent:
A. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for October 2022
Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable
invoice report for October 2022.
B. Accept Consultant Agreement Amendments for Various Projects
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment
No. 4 to Agreement No. 532 with Kimley-Horn and Associates to extend the
agreement termination date to December 31, 2024, with no increase in budget,
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 473 with NV5 Global, Inc. to extend the
agreement termination date to December 31, 2023, with no increase in budget, and
Amendment No. 9 to Agreement No. 430 with Quincy Engineering, Inc. to extend
the agreement termination date to June 30, 2023, with no increase in budget.
C. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 578 w ith Baker Tilly
US, LLP (Baker Tilly) for Executive Recruitment Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment
No. 1 to Agreement No. 578 with Baker Tilly, to provide additional executive
recruitment services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any
non-substantive changes to the language. This amendment will extend the
agreement termination date from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023, with
no increase in budget.
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D. Legislative Update
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on legislation, along with
addressing any questions that may arise. The Authority may take action on any
item presented in the attachment or any State or Federal legislation pertaining to
the Authority’s legislative program.
7. Planning Committee - Consent:
A. NEW ITEM: City of El Cerrito – El Cerrito del Norte Transit-Oriented Development
Complete Streets Improvement (Project 250004/120061) – Request for Approval of
the 65% Design Peer Review
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the Technical Coordinating Committee's
recommendation to have the 65% design peer review approved by the Authority
Board.
B. NEW ITEM: Approval of Proposed Actions to Various Funding Resolutions
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 17-47-G (Rev 2), which will
extend the term of the resolution through December 31, 2024 with the City of
Pinole; Resolutions 15-48-G (Rev 3), 18-64-G (Rev 2), and 19-62-G (Rev 2), which
will terminate the resolutions with the East Bay Regional Park District, Resolution
15-15-G (Rev 4), which will terminate the resolution with the City of El Cerrito; and
Resolution 17-46-G (Rev 2), which will terminate the resolution with Bay Area
Rapid Transit.
C. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 465 with
Placeworks, Inc. (Placeworks) for On-Call Planning Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment
No. 3 to Agreement No. 465 with Placeworks, and to allow the Executive Director or
designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language. This amendment
will extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2022 to June 30,
2023, with no increase in budget.
D. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 523 with
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. (Nelson\Nygaard) for the Accessible
Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP) Task Force and Implementation Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment
No. 3 to Agreement No. 523 with Nelson\Nygaard, in the amount of $125,000, for a
new total agreement value of $623,700, to provide additional ATSP implementation
services, and to allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-
substantive changes to the language. This amendment will extend the agreement
termination date from December 31, 2022 to June 30, 2024.
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee - Regular:
A. Approval of Proposed Measure J Reserve Policy (Policy)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 22-33-P, which will approve
the proposed Policy that defines the mechanism for funding the Reserve, identifies
eligible uses of Reserve funds, and required approvals to utilize funds from the
Reserve.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve Resolution 22-33-P, which will
approve the proposed Measure J Reserve Policy that defines the mechanism for
funding the Reserve, identifies eligible uses of Reserve funds, and required
approvals to utilize funds from the Reserve, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The
motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless
otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Meadows
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Hisham Noeimi, Director, Programming provided a brief background
and overview of the Measure J Reserve Policy including the Measure J
Transportation Expenditure Plan, the impacts of the 2008 Great Recession on
Measure J revenues, projected revenues, and imposed expenditure caps. Mr.
Noeimi also provided an overview of capital project delivery status, the Authority’s
support of local jurisdictions and agencies through various Measure J programs,
along with an overview of the Measure J Reserve and its eligible uses, funding
mechanisms, and required approvals.
Commissioners provided comments.
B. NEW ITEM: Consideration, Review, and Input of Administrative Co de Section 104.6
and Resolution 91-11-A, Revision 2 to Establish Representative Positions on the
Authority Board
Recommendation: Staff seeks Authority Board input on the requirements for the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission representative on the Authority Board
and seeks direction on the requirements and/or any potential revisions to
Administrative Code Section 104.6 and Resolution 91-11-A, Revision 2 to establish
representative positions on the Authority Board.
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ACTION: Commissioner Mitchoff moved to direct staff to revise Resolution 91-11-A,
Revision 2, to clarify that the two Metropolitan Transportation Commission
representatives on the Authority Board can also serve as primary Authority Board
Members and bring it back to the Authority Board meeting in January 2023 for
consideration of approval, seconded by Commissioner Gerringer. The motion was
adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Meadows
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, provided a brief background of the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) representative positions and the
need to update the language in the resolution to allow the two MTC representatives
to also serve as primary Authority Board members.
Commissioner provided comments. Staff responded to comments from
commissioners.
9. Planning Committee - Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: Coordinating Entity (CE) Update and Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval for the establishment of a framework and
concept for the Countywide CE and input from the Authority Board to inform next
steps.
ACTION: Commissioner Butt moved to approve the establishment of a framework
and concept for the Countywide Coordinating Entity, seconded by Commissioner
Mitchoff. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners
present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Commissioner Meadows
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Peter Engel, Director, Programs provided a brief background of the
Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP), Measure J expenditure plan and
regional initiatives and discussed the recommendation from the ATSP Task Force to
create a Coordinating Entity (CE) and development of guiding principles on the
structure of the CE. Ying Smith, Director, Mobility Programs discussed the
proposed framework for the CE and its supporting networked infrastructure, the
roles of the Authority Board, and the establishment of the Office of Accessibility
and Equity (OAE) and formation of an OAE Advisory Committee. Ms. Smith further
announced that the Authority would establish a new non-profit CE to coordinate
the accessible transportation programs and services and the proposed
framework’s intent for the transit operators to continue to maintain authority
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over their paratransit operations. She further discussed the stages of the CE
development to include the development of the OAE, seeking the Consolidated
Transportation Services Agency designation with the Authority’s intent to not claim
Transportation Development Act and State Transit Assistance funding, and the
formation of the CE with the primary goal to enhance accessible transportation.
Mr. Engel discussed the potential revenue sources such as Contra Costa County’s
Measure X and the Authority’s Measure J.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from
commissioners.
Public Comment:
Debbie Toth, Choice in Aging, spoke in favor of the development of a CE.
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Summary of the Authority Board Workshop held September 15-16, 2022 at the Don
Tatzin Community Hall in Lafayette, CA
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on December
8, 2022
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on December 8,
2022
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Notice of Cancellation for the regular meeting on
December 5, 2022
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on December 9,
2022 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
DISCUSSION: Chair Kelley thanked outgoing Commissioners Butt, Mitchoff, and
White, and Representative Worth for their many years of service on the Authority
Board.
Commissioners Butt and Mitchoff provided outgoing comments.
Representative Worth provided outgoing comments.
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B. Commissioners' and Ex-Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on
Activities and Meetings
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Gerringer announced that she attended the American
Public Transportation Association’s TRANSform conference in Seattle, Washington
from October 9-12, 2022.
Vice Chair Glover thanked outgoing Authority Board Members for their service to
the Authority.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, thanked the outgoing Authority
Board members, and announced that they will be invited to the February Authority
Board meeting to thank them for their service. He thanked Peter Engel, Director,
Programs, and Irene Ortega, Accounting Specialist, for their years of service at the
Authority. He introduced the Authority’s new Administrative Assistant Jacqueline
Hill. He discussed the potential branding for the Authority; Presto and GoCoCo are
the two names that are being considered. He discussed meetings with Concord First
Partners and the City of Concord on the Term Sheet for the Concord Naval Weapons
Station. He also discussed the meetings regarding the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
Bus Feeder services and the need for funding and BART to continue these services in
Contra Costa County. Mr. Haile further discussed the 2022 Activities and
Accomplishments, and federal appropriations that will provide funding for projects
in Contra Costa County.
Mr. Engel provided outgoing comments and thanked the Authority Board and
staff.
Ms. Hill provided an introduction.
13. CALENDAR
A. December 2022, and January, February, and March 2023
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. CLOSED SESSION
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title: Executive Director
Recommendation: Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government
Code § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Chris Kelley, Chair
Unrepresented Employee: Executive Director
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DISCUSSION: Commissioners, staff, and legal counsel convened into Closed
Session at 7:48 PM. Reps. Foley and Powers left the meeting at 7:48 PM.
15. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
DISCUSSION: Commissioners, staff, and legal counsel reconvened into Open
Session at 8:11 PM. Vice Chair Glover left the meeting at 8:11 PM.
Chair Kelley announced that there was no reportable action.
16. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for January 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM.
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:02/13/2023
Subject:CONSIDER proposed Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant application
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: 2
Referral Name: Review applications for transportation, water and infrastructure grants to be prepared by the Public
Works and Conservation and Development Departments.
Presenter: Robert Sarmiento Contact: Robert Sarmiento, (925)655-2918
Referral History:
TWIC authorized submittal of applications to the State Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) for the Sustainable
Transportation Planning Grant Program in previous cycles. In 2018, staff received authorization to apply for the Marsh Creek
Multi-Use Trail Feasibility Study but unfortunately did not receive an award. In 2019, staff received authorization to submit an
application for the Contra Costa County Active Transportation Plan, which was awarded funding. In 2021, staff received
authorization to apply for two studies, the Parr Boulevard Complete Street Study and the Tara Hills Drive Complete Streets
Study, but both studies were not selected for funding.
Referral Update:
In January 2023, Caltrans released final grant guidelines and a call for projects for the 2023-24 Caltrans Sustainable
Transportation Planning Grant Program. The grant program annually provides funding to encourage local and regional planning
activities that furthers state goals, including, but not limited to, the goals and best practices cited in the Regional Transportation
Plan Guidelines adopted by the California Transportation Commission.This cycle includes approximately $25 million in Senate
Bill (“SB”) 1 statewide competitive funding. The maximum grant award is $700,000, and a minimum 11.47% match is
required (cash or in-kind contribution). Applications are due March 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Staff from both the Department of Conservation and Development and Public Works Department collaborated to identify one
candidate project to submit to the Grant Program for funding to conduct a study: the Bay Point Enhanced Bicycle and
Pedestrian Improvements Project. The project would install bicycle and pedestrian improvements, including Class IV
separated bicycle facilities and green infrastructure in Bay Point, along Willow Pass Road, Port Chicago Highway, and a short
segment of McAvoy Road to McAvoy Harbor and the Bay Point Regional Shoreline. The project would provide multiple
benefits, including enhancing multimodal safety for all users, including children and elderly and disabled people, enhancing the
pedestrian and bicycling experience, inducing mode shift towards more active transportation modes, reducing GHG emissions,
and expanding the low-stress bicycle network in Bay Point.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER the proposed Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant candidate project, REVISE as appropriate,
FORWARD to the full Board of Supervisors for approval, and/or DIRECT staff as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None to the General Fund. Staff time for recommended activities are covered under existing budgets (50% Road Fund and 50%
Measure J Fund).
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE 6.
Meeting Date:02/13/2023
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:
CONSIDER report on Local, State, Regional, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative Issues and take ACTION as
appropriate. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development)
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
No Report
2. REGIONAL
No Report.
3. STATE The County's legislative advocate will attend the February meeting, his written report is attached to this item.
Attached for Review/Discussion:
- Draft Letter: Board of Supervisors to Sen. Gonzalez re: SB 1121. The subject will requires the California Transportation
Commission to perform a needs assesement of the transportation system ensuring that costs are covered by future revenues.
The assesement is intended to cover all components of the system including bike/pedestrian facilities, local raods,
highways/bridges/culvertes, and transit systems. The County's legislative advocate advised writing a letter to the author
highlighting the needs of the accessible components of the system.
- Legislative Tracking Table
- January Legislative Report
Accessible Transportation Legislation
Following direction from TWIC and the legislative platform staff and our legislative advocate have been assisting both the
California Senior Legislature and the State's Disability and Aging Community Living Advisory Committee in developing
legislation to improve accessible transportation policies and funding statewide. An update will be provided to the Committee at
the February meeting. A white paper developed to support the legislative concept is attached to this report.
4. FEDERAL No Report
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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
CA Accessible Transportation Statement
BOS to S. Gonzalez Re SB1121 Transportation System Needs Assessement
January Legislative Report
Bills of Interest Matrix
State Net Report
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Accessible Transportation Problem/Solution Summary
Transportation for Older Californians and Those With Disabilities
November 2022
Problem: A significant portion of senior and disabled Californians can't get where they need to go, when
they need to go, because the State's immense transportation funding and policy apparatus does not
address their needs. In stark contrast to the rest of the transportation system, accessible transportationi
funding, policies, and programs for this population have remained stagnant for decades despite the
demographically driven increase in demand for services and the open acknowledgement by the State
that improvements need to be made.
• Demographics: The aging of society is a well-documented result
of the baby boom. This demographic shift is placing increasing
demands on a wide range of policy areas, transportation
included. The State’s 2021 Master Plan for Aging describes the
situation: “California’s over-6o population is projected to diversify
and grow faster than any other age group. Increasing from 16
percent in 2010 to ¼ of the population by 2030, when there will
be 10.8 million older adults in California.”
• Study and Stagnate: In the past 19 years there have been six
State initiatives that have documented this problem and made
recommendations. No recommendations have ever been
implemented. See “Legacy of Stagnation” below.
• Inequities: Every other segment of the transportation system
receives increased funding and policy support with consistent
implementation. Examples: In 2008 the California Complete
Streets Act was passed which bolstered policies and funding to improve facilities for cyclists and
pedestrians. In 2017, SB 1 included increased funding for road maintenance, cyclists/pedestrians,
conventional transit, boating/park programs, university research, etc., but no dedicated funding for
accessible transportation. Further inequities are found in rural areas, especially during disasters, due
to limited services and population-based funding formulas resulting in inadequate transportation
options which strand and endanger disabled and older Californians. The “largest and most complex
transportation system in the nation” is simply not providing equitable benefits to all Californians.
Solutions
• Short Term: Pass a resolution in the legislature supporting the work of the Disability and Aging
Community Living Advisory Committee on accessible transportation and encourage Caltrans, CalSTA,
and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to acknowledge the problem and commit to
working with CalHHS to support the development of increased funding and stronger policies
respecting the “Nothing About Us Without Us” tenet. Leverage the transportation needs assessment
in SB 1121 (2022) to have the CTC, Caltrans, and CalSTA address this issue.
• Medium Term: 2023 Legislation strengthening the 1979 Social Service Transportation Act through
the statewide designation of county based accessible transportation coordination centers to ensure
consistent provision of services. This would be modeled after the area agencies on aging structure.
Any improvement in this service area requires a new dedicated formula funding stream. This is a
systematic, funded approach that is used successfully in other areas of the transportation system to
provide consistent and high-quality transportation infrastructure and programs.
“Current senior-oriented mobility
services do not have the capacity to
handle the increase in people over 65
years…the massive growth among the
aging …points to a lack of fiscal and
organizational readiness…the closure
and consolidation of medical facilities
while rates of diabetes and obesity are
on the rise will place heavy demands
on an already deficient system.”
Coordinated Public Transit-Human
Services Transportation Plan,
Metropolitan Transportation
Commission
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v11/21/2022
Legacy of Stagnation: California has decades of unsuccessful initiatives to address the problem, we are
stuck in a “study and stagnate” cycle:
• 2003: California Health and Human Services: Strategic Plan for an Aging California: Comprehensive
accessible transportation recommendations. No implementation.
• 2004: Master Plan on Aging: Transportation recommendations: No implementation.
• 2005: CA Commission on Aging Transportation Task Team Report: No implementation.
• 2007: CA Commission on Aging Transportation Task Team Report: No implementation.
• 2009: Caltrans: Mobility Action Plan-Assessing Human Service Transportation Coordination.
Extensive study on accessible transportation with recommendations. No implementation.
• 2017: Senate Bill 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act ($5.2B Annual): No dedicated funding for
accessible transportationii
• 2021: Master Plan for Aging: The Governor’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee drafted a robust,
thoughtful set of recommendations based on widely accepted best practices. This input was not
included in the final Master Plan for Aging report while recommendations in all other service areas
were accepted. No meaningful transportation recommendations were included.
• The last success was the 1979 Social Service Transportation Improvement Act which has proven to
be ineffective due to the lack of funding and permissive language which this proposal addresses.
Barriers
• Transportation issues related to aging and disability are
overshadowed by every other segment of the transportation
system. There is no seat at the transportation table for
accessible transportation needs.
• This vulnerable population has a limited capacity for self-
advocacy, there is no ability to be the “squeaky wheel”.
• Because of this limited ability for self-advocacy, issues around
ageism and ableism are often left out of the many long overdue
diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives underway.
• Reliance of Caltrans, CalSTA, the CTC and the legislature on the
public transit lobby for guidance on accessible transportation.
Public transit agencies are the minority provideriii of accessible
transportation and are consumed with other priorities including commute, school, low-income,
greenhouse gas reduction efforts, and ADA paratransitiv services. See pullout quote to the right.
Contact: Debbie Toth dtoth@choiceinaging.org
i Accessible transportation is a term being used to refer to a broad range of transportation related services provided to
persons with disabilities and elderly individuals. For the purposes of this paper, accessible transportation is defined as a range
of transportation/transit and supportive services such as city/community programs, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
mandated public paratransit service, accessible wayfinding and public rights of way, transportation provided by private non-
profits, mobility management programs, volunteer-based transportation programs, etc.
ii SB1 was not an initiative to improve accessible transportation but used to highlight that, in this grand restructuring and
increase of gas taxes, virtually every mode of transportation and related issues were funded but no dedicated funding for
accessible transportation.
iii American Public Transit Association Fact Book
iv ADA paratransit only addresses a small fraction of the needs of this population and due to numerous factors, cannot be
scaled up to address the needs of older persons and those with disabilities.
Political individuals and
organizations with vested interests in
“the status quo” will often view
expanded transportation services as
a threat to their own power or
influence and may, therefore, take
steps to derail both personal and
organizational capital invested in the
coordinated transportation system.
Transportation Research Board,
National Academies of Sciences, on
coordinating human service
transportation and transit.
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1
The Board of Supervisors
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street, Room 106
Martinez, California 94553
John Gioia, 1st District
Candace Andersen, 2nd District
Diane Burgis, 3rd District
Ken Carlson, 4th District
Federal D. Glover, 5th District
February ##, 2023
Honorable Lena A. Gonzalez, Chair
Senate Committee on Transportation
1021 O. Street, Suite 7720,
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Accessible Transportation and SB 1121: State and local transportation system: needs assessment.
Senator Gonzalez:
On behalf of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors I am writing to thank you for your legislation,
Senate Bill 1121, which would require the preparation of a needs assessment to determine the cost to operate,
maintain, and provide for the necessary future growth of the state and local transportation system for the next
10 years. Equally important is the bill’s focus on the fiscal component of the assessment, ensuring revenues
and costs are documented and any shortfalls addressed.
This bill comes at an especially critical time relative to transportation services for older Californians and those
with disabilities. As described in the attached white paper, “Accessible Transportation Problem/Solution
Summary: Transportation for Older Californians and Those With Disabilities”, transportation services for this
vulnerable population are woefully inadequate and have been for quite some time. As documented in the
attached, the State has studied how to improve accessible transportation 6 times in 20 years with no
recommendations ever implemented.
I am writing to request that the Senate Transportation Committee provide clear direction to the California
Transportation Commission that the needs assessment include accessible transportation issues and to
address why decades of studies have not resulted in any improvements.
We appreciate your leadership in improving our transportation system for all Californians. It is our hope that
with the needs assessment established in SB 1121, the “largest and most complex transportation system in the
nation” will result in equitable transportation resources for our older and disabled Californians.
Sincerely,
John M. Gioia
Chair
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
Attachment: Accessible Transportation Problem/Solution Summary
Copy
Honorable Members of the Contra Costa County State Legislative Delegation
Disability and Aging Community Living Advisory Committee (CalHHS)
c/o Amanda Lawrence, California Department of Aging
Monica Nino
Clerk of the Board
and
County Administrator
(925) 655-2075
Contra
Costa
County
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January 25, 2022
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Cunningham
FROM: Mark Watts
The following is a brief update on developments and activities occurring within the opening days
of the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
State Budget. On January 18, the Senate Budget committee met for an initial overview of the Governor’s
State Budget proposal for 2023-24. This included presentations by the Department of Finance Chief
Deputy Director and the Legislative Analyst with each discussing the major economic issues associated
with the budget and the Governor’s proposals in response to these. As a reminder, the state’s General
fund Budget includes a General Fund revenue estimate that is $29.5 billion lower than assumed in the
2022 Budget Act, and over a three year budget window, the Governor’s budget projects a budget gap of
$22.5 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Sacramento leaders indicate that the state's ability to withstand an economic slowdown is very strong
and that is the result of building reserves, eliminating budgetary debt, reducing retirement liabilities, and
focusing on one-time spending over ongoing investments. In no case, at this time, does there appear to
be a need to consider major reductions in critical programs, although it is worth noting that after all the
energy expended over the past two years by the transportation industry, the Governor does call for
conditionally limiting the future year appropriations made in the 2022 Budget Act for transit capital
purposes by $2 billion and deferring other General fund appropriations for transportation programs as
part of the solution to address the multi-year budget shortfall.
Transportation Commission. The Commission is scheduled to meet in Roseville, California, this week on
January 25 (W) – 26(Th). Several key agenda items include: (1) Tab 17, Budget and Allocation Capacity,
which indicates that to date the Commission has allocated $3.38 billion for 361 proejcts; (2) Tab 18 which
presents the STIP Fund Estimate and adoption schedule of August 2023; (3) Tab 20, related to SB 1
Accountability and Transparency Guidelines that we are presently reviewing; (4) Tab 54 that presents the
most recent Office of Inspector General Report on Findings and Recommendations related to state
transportation programs; and (5) Tab 58, the Department’s 1st Quarter Project Delivery Report.
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New Committee Assignments. We previously reported on the announcements of committee chairs in
each house. Subsequently, the Seante Rules Committee established committee membership assignments
and this week, the Assembly Speaker followed suit. Limiting ourselves to the two policy committees and
the two budget subcommittees for now, the committee rosters appear as follows:
Assembly Senate
Transportation Transportation
Friedman, Chair
Fong, V. Chair
Berman
J. Carrillo
Davies
Gipson
Hart
Kalra
Lowenthal
Sanchez
Wallis
Wicks
Note: Red indicates CC County representation
L. Gonzalez, Chair
Niello, V. Chair
Allen
Archuleta
Becker
Blakespear
Cortese
Dahle
Dodd
Limon
McGuire
Newman
Nguyen
Seyarto
Umberg
Wahab
Budget Sub #3 Budget Sub #5
Bennett, Chair
Connolly
Essayli
Friedman
E. Garcia
Patterson
L. Rivas
Durazo, Chair
Newman
Seyarto
Bill introductions. With last week the deadline for submitting new bill ideas to Counsel, for
drafting purposes and late February the deadline for introducing new bills, we are not yet seeing
the typical “flood” of new legislation. Attached is a draft, initial matrix of key transportation bills
introduced thus far.
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CCC
Bills of Interest
Bill # Author Description Status Position Comments
AB 6
Introduced: 12/5/
2022
html pdf
Friedman D
(Dist 44)
Transportation planning.
Current law requires certain
transportation planning agencies to
prepare and adopt regional
transportation plans directed at
achieving a coordinated and
balanced regional transportation
system. Current law requires each
regional transportation plan to also
include a sustainable communities
strategy prepared by each
metropolitan planning organization
in order to, among other things,
achieve certain targets established
by the State Air Resources Board
for the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions from automobiles and
light trucks in the region for 2020
and 2035, respectively. This bill
would state the intent of the
Legislature to enact subsequent
legislation that would require
regional transportation agencies to
prioritize and fund transportation
projects, including those funded by
a local sales tax measure, that
significantly contribute towards the
goals outlined in a region’s
sustainable communities strategy
and the state’s climate goals.
Assembly Print
Monitor
AB 7
Introduced: 12/5/
2022
html pdf
Friedman D
(Dist 44)
Transportation: funding:
capacity projects.
Current law requires the
Department of Transportation to
improve and maintain the state’s
highways, and establishes various
programs to fund the development,
construction, and repair of local
roads, bridges, and other critical
transportation infrastructure in the
state. This bill would state the
intent of the Legislature to enact
subsequent legislation that would
eliminate single occupancy vehicle
freeway capacity projects, and
allow capacity projects only for bus
rapid transit, rail, active
transportation purposes, projects
that significantly add safety, and
projects that significantly reduce
congestion, without interfering
with existing maintenance and
rehabilitation needs.
Assembly Print
Work w/
Author
AB 16 Dixon R Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law: Assembly Print Work w/ 2-13-23 TWIC Meeting - Agenda Packet, Page 34 of 67
Introduced: 12/5/
2022
html pdf
(Dist 72)
adjustment suspension.
The Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law,
administered by the California
Department of Tax and Fee
Administration, imposes a tax upon
each gallon of motor vehicle fuel
removed from a refinery or
terminal rack in this state, entered
into this state, or sold in this state,
at a specified rate per gallon.
Existing law requires the
department to adjust the tax on July
1 each year by a percentage amount
equal to the increase in the
California Consumer Price Index,
as calculated by the Department of
Finance. Article XIX of the
California Constitution restricts the
expenditure of revenues from the
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, Diesel
Fuel Tax Law, and other taxes
imposed by the state on fuels used
in motor vehicles upon public
streets and highways to street and
highway and certain mass transit
purposes. This bill would authorize
the Governor to suspend an
adjustment to the motor vehicle
fuel tax, as described above,
scheduled on or after July 1, 2024,
upon making a determination that
increasing the rate would impose
an undue burden on low-income
and middle-class families. The bill
would require the Governor to
notify the Legislature of an intent
to suspend the rate adjustment on
or before January 10 of that year,
and would require the Department
of Finance to submit to the
Legislature a proposal by January
10 that would maintain the same
level of funding for transportation
purposes as would have been
generated had the scheduled
adjustment not been suspended.
Author
AB 52
Introduced: 12/5/
2022
html pdf
Grayson D
(Dist 15)
Sales and Use Tax Law:
manufacturing equipment:
research and development
equipment.
The Sales and Use Tax Law
imposes state taxes on retailers
measured by the gross receipts
from the sale of tangible personal
property sold at retail in this state,
or on the storage, use, or other
consumption in this state of
tangible personal property
purchased from a retailer for
storage, use, or other consumption
in this state. The Sales and Use Tax
Law provides various exemptions
from those taxes, including an
exemption from those taxes, on and
Assembly Print
Monitor
Last years bill, vetoed, but
included tax exemption on
local sales taxes, including
SHCC sales tax.
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after July 1, 2014, and before July
1, 2030, for the gross receipts from
the sale of, and the storage, use, or
other consumption of, qualified
tangible personal property, as
defined, that is, among other
things, purchased by a qualified
person for purchases for use
primarily in manufacturing,
processing, refining, fabricating, or
recycling of tangible personal
property, as specified, or purchased
for use by a qualified person to be
used primarily in research and
development. Current law prohibits
the exemption described above
from applying with respect to any
tax levied by a county, city, or
district pursuant to, or in
accordance with, the
Bradley-Burns Uniform Local
Sales and Use Tax Law or the
Transactions and Use Tax Law,
sales and use taxes imposed
pursuant to certain provisions of
the Sales and Use Tax Law, and
sales and use taxes imposed
pursuant to certain provisions of
the California Constitution. This
bill would express the intent of the
Legislature to expand the sales and
use tax exemption for
manufacturing and research and
development equipment to preserve
California’s status as a hub of
innovation and technology and to
encourage greater investment in
California.
AB 53
Introduced: 12/5/
2022
html pdf
Fong,
Vince R
(Dist 32)
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law:
suspension of tax.
Would suspend the imposition of
the tax on motor vehicle fuels for
one year. The bill would require
that all savings realized based on
the suspension of the motor vehicle
fuels tax by a person other than an
end consumer, as defined, be
passed on to the end consumer, and
would make the violation of this
requirement an unfair business
practice, in violation of unfair
competition laws, as provided. The
bill would require a seller of motor
vehicle fuels to provide a receipt to
a purchaser that indicates the
amount of tax that would have
otherwise applied to the
transaction.
Assembly Print
Oppose
AB 73
Introduced: 12/13
/2022
html pdf
Boerner
Horvath D
(Dist 77)
Vehicles.
Would state the intent of the
Legislature to enact legislation
relating to a stop-as-yield pilot
program seeking to improve the
flow of traffic by allowing both
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Monitor
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drivers and bicyclists to move
safely at an intersection where
there is a stop sign.
AB 96
Introduced: 1/9/2
023
html pdf
Kalra D
(Dist 25)
Public employment: local public
transit agencies: autonomous
transit vehicle technology.
Would require a public transit
employer to provide written notice
to the exclusive employee
representative of the workforce
affected by autonomous transit
vehicle technology of its
determination to begin, or its
substantive progress toward
initiating, any procurement process
or a plan to acquire or deploy any
autonomous transit vehicle
technology for public transit
services that would eliminate job
functions or jobs of the workforce
to which the autonomous transit
vehicle technology applies not less
than 12 months before
commencing the process, plan, or
deployment. The bill would require
a public transit employer, upon a
written request of the exclusive
employee representative, to provide
specified information to the
exclusive employee representative,
including the potential gaps in
skills that may result from the new
service. The bill would require the
public transit employer, following
the written request for information
by the exclusive employee
representative, and within 30 days
of receiving the specified
information, to commence
collective bargaining on specified
subjects, including creating plans to
train and prepare the affected
workforce to fill new positions
created by the autonomous transit
vehicle technology.
Assembly Print
Recommen
d
OPPOSE
AB 251
Introduced: 1/18/
2023
html pdf
Ward D
(Dist 78)
California Transportation
Commission: vehicle weight
safety study.
Would require the California
Transportation Commission (CTC)
to convene a task force to study the
relationship between vehicle
weight and injuries to vulnerable
road users, such as pedestrians and
cyclists, and to study the costs and
benefits of imposing a passenger
vehicle weight fee. The bill would
require the CTC, by no later than
January 1, 2026, to prepare and
submit a report to the Legislature,
as specified.
Assembly Print
Monitor
AB 287
Introduced: 1/24/
Garcia D
(Dist 36)
California Global Warming
Solutions Act of 2006:
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Assembly Print
Monitor
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2023
html pdf
Fund: competitive grant
programs: funding objectives.
Current law requires the moneys
from the Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Fund to be used to
facilitate the achievement of
reductions of greenhouse gas
emissions consistent with the
California Global Warming
Solutions Act of 2006 and, where
applicable and to the extent
feasible, to maximize economic,
environmental, and public health
benefits to the state, among other
goals. This bill, beginning July 1,
2025, would require state agencies
administering competitive grant
programs that allocate moneys
from the fund to give specified
communities preferential points
during grant application scoring for
programs intended to improve air
quality, to provide for a specified
application timeline, and to allow
applicants from the Counties of
Imperial and San Diego to include
daytime population numbers in
grant applications.
ABX1 2
Introduced: 12/5/
2022
html pdf
Fong,
Vince R
(Dist 32)
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law:
suspension of tax.
Would suspend the imposition of
the tax on motor vehicle fuels for
one year. The bill would require
that all savings realized based on
the suspension of the motor vehicle
fuels tax by a person other than an
end consumer, as defined, be
passed on to the end consumer, and
would make the violation of this
requirement an unfair business
practice, in violation of unfair
competition laws, as provided. The
bill would require a seller of motor
vehicle fuels to provide a receipt to
a purchaser that indicates the
amount of tax that would have
otherwise applied to the
transaction.
Assembly Print
Watch
SB 5
Introduced: 12/5/
2022
html pdf
Nguyen R
(Dist 36)
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law:
limitation on adjustment.
The Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law,
administered by the California
Department of Tax and Fee
Administration, imposes a tax upon
each gallon of motor vehicle fuel
removed from a refinery or
terminal rack in this state, entered
into this state, or sold in this state,
at a specified rate per gallon.
Current law requires the
department to annually adjust the
tax imposed by increasing the rates
based on the California Consumer
Price Index, as specified. This bill
Senate Gov. & F.
Oppose
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would limit the above-described
annual adjustment to a maximum
of 2% for rate adjustments made on
or after July 1, 2023. This bill
contains other related provisions.
SB 32
Introduced: 12/5/
2022
html pdf
Jones R
(Dist 40)
Motor vehicle fuel tax:
greenhouse gas reduction
programs: suspension.
The California Global Warming
Solutions Act of 2006 requires the
state board to adopt rules and
regulations to achieve the
maximum technologically feasible
and cost-effective greenhouse gas
emissions reductions to ensure that
the statewide greenhouse gas
emissions are reduced to at least
40% below the statewide
greenhouse gas emissions limit, as
defined, no later than December 31,
2030. Pursuant to the act, the State
Air Resources Board has adopted
the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
regulations. The act authorizes the
state board to include in its
regulation of those emissions the
use of market-based compliance
mechanisms. Current law requires
all moneys, except for fines and
penalties, collected by the state
board from the auction or sale of
allowances as part of a
market-based compliance
mechanism to be deposited in the
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
This bill would suspend the Low
Carbon Fuel Standard regulations
for one year. The bill would also
exempt suppliers of transportation
fuels from regulations for the use
of market-based compliance
mechanisms for one year.
Senate Rules
Monitor
SB 69
Introduced: 1/5/2
023
html pdf
Cortese D
(Dist 15)
California Environmental
Quality Act: judicial and
administrative proceedings:
limitations.
The California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) requires a
state agency or a local agency that
approves or determines to carry out
a project subject to CEQA to file a
notice of determination with the
Office of Planning and Research or
the county clerk of each county in
which the project will be located,
as provided. CEQA authorizes a
state agency or a local agency that
determines that a project is not
subject to CEQA to file a notice of
exemption with the office or the
county clerk of each county in
which the project will be located,
as provided. If a person has made a
written request to a public agency
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Quality
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for a copy of a notice of
determination or notice of
exemption for a project before the
date on which the public agency
approves or determines to carry out
the project, CEQA requires the
public agency, no later than 5 days
from the date of the public
agency’s action, to deposit a copy
of the written notice addressed to
that person in the United States
mail, first-class postage prepaid.
CEQA provides that the date upon
which the notice is mailed does not
affect the limitations periods
applicable to specified actions or
proceedings to attack, review, set
aside, void, or annul specified acts
or decisions of a public agency on
the grounds of noncompliance with
CEQA. The bill would require a
public agency to provide both the
notice and any subsequent
amended, corrected, or revised
notice, as specified, in response to
a written request for the notice,
regardless of the delivery method.
By requiring a local agency to
provide a copy of any subsequent
amended, corrected, or revised
notice, along with the notice, the
bill would impose a state-mandated
local program.
SB 84
Introduced: 1/13/
2023
html pdf
Gonzalez D
(Dist 33)
Clean Transportation Program.
Would state the intent of the
Legislature to enact future
legislation related to the Clean
Transportation Program.
Senate Rules
Monitor.
Spot Bill
SB 229
Introduced: 1/23/
2023
html pdf
Umberg D
(Dist 34)
Surplus land: disposal of
property: violations: public
meeting.
Current law prescribes
requirements for the disposal of
land determined to be surplus land
by a local agency. Those
requirements include a requirement
that a local agency, before
disposing of a property or
participating in negotiations to
dispose of that property with a
prospective transferee, send a
written notice of availability of the
property to specified entities,
depending on the property’s
intended use, and send specified
information in regard to the
disposal of the parcel of surplus
land to the Department of Housing
and Community Development.
Current law, among other
enforcement provisions, makes a
local agency that disposes of land
in violation of these disposal
provisions, after receiving
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notification of violation from the
department, liable for a penalty of
30% of the final sale price of the
land sold in violation for a first
violation and 50% for any
subsequent violation. Under
existing law, except as specified, a
local agency has 60 days to cure or
correct an alleged violation before
an enforcement action may be
brought. This bill would require a
local agency that has received a
notification of violation from the
department to hold an open and
public session to review and
consider the substance of the notice
of violation. The bill would require
the local agency’s governing body
to provide prescribed notice no
later than 14 days before the public
session.
Total Measures: 15
Total Tracking Forms: 15
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 7.
Meeting Date:02/13/2023
Subject:DRAFT 2023 TWIC Referrals
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: John Cunningham Contact: John Cunningham, (925) 655-2915
Referral History:
This is an annual administrative item of the Committee.
Referral Update:
Changes seen in the attached draft referral list are described below:
#12: The Active Transportation and Vision Zero efforts are similar types of issues to Complete Streets. Including and
combining them with the Complete Streets referral is justifiable in that complete streets has fallen out of favor somewhat
in terms of approaches to planning the transportation network being replaced by Active Transportation and Vision Zero
approaches.
#17: The East County Integrated Transit Study is complete and is recommended for deletion. The Contra Costa
Transportation Authority is initiating a new transit study which has been added.
#18: Miscellaneous transportation plans and services was updated to remove defunct references and a new planning
effort.
Staff is continuing to consult with impacted Departments on potential revisions which may be discussed at the February TWIC
meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
DISCUSS recommendations on referrals to the Committee for 2023, REVISE as necessary, and DIRECT staff to bring the list
to the
full Board of Supervisors for approval.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
TWIC Referrals 2023 - DRAFT
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DRAFT 20232 Referrals to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
(To be Considered by TWIC at their March February 134, 2023 Meeting.)
1.Review legislative matters on transportation, water, and infrastructure.
2.Review applications for transportation, water and infrastructure grants to be prepared by the Public Works
and Conservation and Development Departments.
3.Monitor the Contra Costa Transportation Authority including efforts to implement Measure J.
4.Monitor EBMUD and Contra Costa Water District projects and activities.
5.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, development of an ordinance regarding polystyrene foam food containers, water
quality, supply and reliability, consistent with the Board of Supervisors adopted Delta Water Platform.
6.Review and monitor the establishment of Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and Groundwater
Sustainability Plans for the three medium priority groundwater basins within Contra Costa County as required
by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
7.Review issues associated with County flood control facilities.
8.Monitor creek and watershed issues and seek funding for improvement projects related to these issues.
9.Monitor the implementation of the Integrated Pest Management policy.
10.Monitor the status of county park maintenance issues including, but not limited to, transfer of some County
park maintenance responsibilities to other agencies and implementation of Measure WW grants and
expenditure plan.
11.Monitor and report on the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan.
12.Monitor the implementation of the County Complete Streets, Active Transportation, and Vision Zero
PolicyPolicies.
13.Monitor and report on the Underground Utilities Program.
14.Monitor implementation of the Letter of Understanding with PG&E for the maintenance of PG&E streetlights
in Contra Costa.
15.Freight transportation issues, including but not limited to potential increases in rail traffic such as that
proposed by the Port of Oakland and other possible service increases, safety of freight trains, rail corridors,
and trucks that transport hazardous materials, the planned truck route for North Richmond; freight issues
related to the Northern Waterfront (and coordinate with the Northern Waterfront Ad Hoc Committee as
needed), and the deepening of the San Francisco-to-Stockton Ship Channel.
16.Monitor the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program.
17.Monitor and report on the East County Integrated Transit Study.
17.Monitor and report on the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s Integrated Transit Plan.
18.Review transportation plans and services for specific populations, including but not limited to County Low Income
Transportation Action Plan, Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan for the Bay Area, CCTA East
County Ferry Feasibility Study, Priorities for Senior Mobility, Bay Point Community Based Transportation Plan,
and the Contra Costa County Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan.
19.Monitor issues of interest in the provision and enhancement of general transportation services, including
but not limited to public transportation, taxicab/transportation network companies, and navigation apps.
20.Monitor the statewide infrastructure bond programs.
21.Monitor implementation and ensure compliance with the single-use carryout bag ban consistent with Public
Resources Code, Chapter 5.3 (resulting from Senate Bill 270 [Padilla – 2014]).
22.Monitor efforts at the State to revise school siting guidelines and statutes.
23.Monitor issues related to docked and dockless bike share programs.
24.Monitor efforts related to water conservation including but not limited to turf conversion, graywater, and
other related landscaping issues.
25.Monitor the County’s conversion to solar/distributed energy systems.
26.Monitor issues with County Airports as they relate to surrounding land use, transportation, and related
infrastructure.
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 8.
Meeting Date:02/13/2023
Subject:CONSIDER report to the Board of Supervisors on the status of TWIC Referrals
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: John Cunningham Contact: John Cunningham, (925) 655-2915
Referral History:
This is an annual Administrative Item of the Committee.
Referral Update:
See attached Status Report on Referrals to the Committee.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
Attachments
TWIC 2022 Referral Report
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Status Report: Referrals to the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure
Committee - 2022
Review: February #, 2023 TWIC Meeting
Referral Status
1. Review legislative matters on
transportation, water, and
infrastructure.
The Committee supported the proposed state budget request
for Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan implementation
funding. March
The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funded project
list in compliance with SB1(2017) requirements. May
2. Review applications for
transportation, water, and
infrastructure grants to be prepared
by the Public Works and
Conservation and Development
Departments.
The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of Active
Transportation grants to be submitted to Caltrans and MTC.
May
3. Monitor the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority (CCTA)
including efforts to implement
Measure J.
4. Monitor EBMUD and
Contra Costa Water District projects
and activities.
The Committee recommended that the Board of Supervisors
sign a letter supporting a CCWD grant application for the
Shortcut Pipeline Phase 3 Improvements Project. March
5. 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,
development of an ordinance
regarding polystyrene foam food
containers, water quality, supply and
reliability, consistent with the Board
of Supervisors adopted Delta Water
Platform.
The Committee received communication from the Hazardous
Materials Commission encouraging action on two studies,
Adapting to Rising Tides, and Hazardous Materials Commodity Flow
Study and provided recommendations on how to proceed. The
Committee directed that a “convening department” and “action
department” should be identified with DCD reporting back at a
future meeting. March
6. Review and monitor the
establishment of Groundwater
Sustainability Agencies and
Groundwater Sustainability Plans for
the three medium priority
groundwater basins within Contra
Costa County as required by the
Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act.
7. Review issues associated
with County flood control facilities.
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Referral Status
8. Monitor creek and watershed
issues and seek funding for
improvement projects related to
these issues.
9. Monitor the implementation
of the Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) policy.
10. Monitor the status of county
park maintenance issues including,
but not limited to, transfer of some
County park maintenance
responsibilities to other agencies and
implementation of Measure WW
grants and expenditure plan.
11. Monitor the implementation
of the County Complete Streets
Policy.
12. Monitor and report on the
East Contra Costa County Habitat
Conservation Plan (HCP).
The Committee received the East Contra Costa County Habitat
Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan Year
in Review -2021 report December
13. Monitor and report on the
Underground Utilities Program.
14. Monitor implementation of
the Letter of Understanding (LOU)
with PG&E for the maintenance of
PG&E streetlights in Contra Costa.
The Committee reviewed a status report and made
recommendations on the streetlight maintenance coordination
effort. December
15. Freight transportation issues,
including but not limited to potential
increases in rail traffic such as that
proposed by the Port of Oakland
and other possible service increases,
safety of freight trains, rail corridors,
and trucks that transport hazardous
materials, the planned truck route
for North Richmond; and the
deepening of the San Francisco-to-
Stockton Ship Channel.
16. Monitor the Iron Horse
Corridor Management Program.
17. Monitor and report on the
East County Integrated Transit
Study.
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18. Review transportation plans
and services for specific populations,
including but not limited to County
Low Income Transportation Action
Plan, Coordinated Human Services
Transportation Plan for the Bay
Area, Priorities for Senior Mobility,
Bay Point Community Based
Transportation Plan, and the Contra
Costa County Accessible
Transportation Strategic Plan.
The Committee approved the County’s Active Transportation
Report and directed that it be brought to the full BOS.
Finding resources to implement Iron Horse Corridor
improvements (including trail separation) was emphasized.
March
19. Monitor issues of interest in
the provision and enhancement of
general transportation services,
including but not limited to public
transportation,
taxicab/transportation network
companies, and navigation apps.
20. Monitor the statewide
infrastructure bond programs.
21. Monitor implementation and
ensure compliance with the single-
use carryout bag ban consistent with
Public Resources Code, Chapter 5.3
(resulting from Senate Bill 270
[Padilla – 2014]).
22. Monitor efforts at the State
to revise school siting guidelines and
statutes.
23. Monitor issues related to
docked and dockless bike share
programs.
24. Monitor efforts related to
water conservation including but not
limited to turf conversion, graywater,
and other related landscaping issues.
25. Monitor the County’s
conversion to solar/distributed
energy systems.
26. Monitor issues with County
Airports as they relate to
surrounding land use, transportation,
and related infrastructure.
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE 9.
Meeting Date:02/13/2023
Subject:REVIEW, REVISE as appropriate, and ADOPT the 2023 Transportation, Water, and
Infrastructure Committee Calendar.
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: John Cunningham Contact: John Cunningham, (925)655-2915
Referral History:
N/A. This is an annual administrative task of the Committee.
Referral Update:
The Committee should review, revise if appropriate, and adopt the 2023 draft calendar.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
REVIEW and REVISE as appropriate, and ADOPT the 2023 Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee Calendar.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
Attachments
2023 TWIC Calendar
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Supervisor Diane Burgis, District III, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II, Vice Chair
2023 Meeting Schedule
DATE Location TIME
Monday, February 13 1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez or
Remote Meeting (see agenda for details)9:00 a.m.
Monday, March 13 9:00 a.m.
Monday, April 10 9:00 a.m.
Monday, May 8 9:00 a.m.
Monday, June 12 9:00 a.m.
Monday, July 10 9:00 a.m.
Monday, August 14 9:00 a.m.
Monday, September 11 9:00 a.m.
Monday, October 9 9:00 a.m.
Monday, November 13 9:00 a.m.
Monday, December 11 9:00 a.m.
The Agenda Packets will be posted and emailed out prior to the meeting dates.
* To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order of December 16, 2020, prevents public gatherings. In
lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors and Committee meetings will be accessible via live-streaming to all
members of the public as permitted by the Governor’s Executive Order N29-20.
For Additional Information Contact: John Cunningham, Committee Staff
Direct Line: 925-655-2915
Main Transportation Line: 925-655-2709
John.Cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
1025 Escobar Street, Room 110, Martinez
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