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Home My WebLink AboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 05082023 - TWIC Agenda Pkt TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE May 8, 2023 9:00 A.M. Join in person: District III Office 3361 Walnut Boulevard, Suite 140 Brentwood, CA. 94513 OR District II Office 309 Diablo Road Danville, CA 94526 Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/82516972618 Join by telephone, dial: USA 214 765 0478 US Toll USA 888 278 0254 US Toll-free Conference code: 841892 Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair Supervisor Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Agenda Items:Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee 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 April 10, 2023 Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee Meeting. This record was prepared pursuant to the Better Government Ordinance 95-6, Article 25-205(d) of the Contra Costa County Ordinance Code. Any handouts or printed copies of testimony distributed at the meeting will be attached to this meeting record. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development) 4. CONSIDER Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Project List for unincorporated Contra Costa County, and DIRECT staff as appropriate, including a recommendation that the Board of Supervisors approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024 RMRA Project List for unincorporated Contra Costa County. (Nancy Wein, Department of Public Works) 5. CONSIDER report on Local, State, Regional, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative and Planning Activities and take ACTION as appropriate. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development) 6. RECEIVE staff report and RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors approve the submission of the grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. (Joe Smithonic, Department of Public Works) 7. CONSIDER the Pipeline Information Center website offer from the Alamo Improvement Association, and DIRECT District 2 and CCHS staff to assist the Alamo Improvement Association in identifying a County Department that is positioned to host and maintain the website. (Michael Kent, Health Services) 8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 12, 2023. 8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 12, 2023. 9.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) 674-7833, Fax (925) 674-7250 john.cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us 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 TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 3. Meeting Date:05/08/2023 Subject:REVIEW record of meeting for April 10, 2023 Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Meeting. 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 April 10, 2023 Committee Meeting with any necessary corrections. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A Attachments April 10, 2023 TWIC Meeting Record D R A F T TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE RECORD OF ACTION FOR April 10, 2023 Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair Present: Diane Burgis, Chair Candace Andersen, Vice Chair Staff Present:John Cunningham, DCD, TWIC Staff Attendees:Steve Kowalewski, Jerry Fahy, Jeff Valeros, Nancy Wein, Brian Balbas, Jody London, Robert Sarmiento, Maureen Toms, Laura Strobel, Gayle Israel, Alicia Nuchols, Will Nelson, Lia Bristol, Mark Watts, Beth Gibb, Jennifer Quallick 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 February 13, 2023 Committee Meeting with any necessary corrections. The Committee unanimously APPROVED the meeting record. 4.CONSIDER report on Local, Regional, State, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative Issues and take ACTION as appropriate. The Committee RECEIVED the report. 5.Accept an update on budget challenges related to the County's Road Program, including an update on recent notification of successful grant applications from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Provide staff clarification on an amount and timing of any revenue augmentation that may be approved by the Board of Supervisors as a result of the County's budget hearing to be used to fund local match requirements for grant funded projects. Provide staff direction on additional proposed budget scenarios to address the budget deficit and to maximize the opportunity of infrastructure investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act while balancing Road Program goals. The Committee RECEIVED the report. Public Works will continue to develop funding The Committee RECEIVED the report. Public Works will continue to develop funding scenarios including simplified options for consideration as the opportunity arises at TWIC, the BOS, or for internal conversations. 6.The next meeting is currently scheduled for May 8, 2023. 7.Adjourn For Additional Information Contact: John Cunningham, Committee Staff Phone (925) 655-2915 john.cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 4. Meeting Date:05/08/2023 Subject:CONSIDER Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for Unincorporated Contra Costa County. Submitted For: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Department:Public Works Referral No.: 1 Referral Name: Review legislative matters on transportation. Presenter: Nancy Wein, Public Works Department Contact: Nancy Wein, (925) 313-2275 Referral History: In 2017, a landmark transportation funding package known as Senate Bill 1 (SB1) was signed by Governor Brown to create new revenue to help fund California’s significant funding shortfall to maintain the state’s multimodal transportation network. SB1 increased several taxes and fees to raise over $5 billion annually in new transportation revenues. SB1 prioritizes funding towards maintenance, rehabilitation and safety improvements on state highways, local streets and roads, and bridges and to improve the state’s trade corridors, transit, and active transportation facilities. SB1 funds were available to cities and counties starting in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017/2018 and are comprised of two parts—an increase in the original gas tax revenue that local agencies have been receiving prior to 2017 and Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) program funds. SB1 includes performance and reporting requirements in order to be eligible to receive the RMRA funds. The information and recommendations in this report, once approved by the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) and the Board of Supervisors, will fulfill these requirements. Referral Update: The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) annually provides an estimate of the total gas tax revenues the County can expect to see from the transportation bill, including the total estimated revenue from RMRA program funds. CSAC estimates the County will receive about $47.8 million in total transportation funding for FY 2023/2024 from SB1, with about $20.5 million of that amount from the RMRA program. SB1 emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the delivery of California’s transportation programs. Prior to receiving an apportionment of RMRA funds from the State Controller, the County must submit a list of projects (including maintenance activities) proposed to be funded with these funds to the California Transportation Commission (CTC). All projects proposed to receive funding must be reviewed and approved by the County Board of Supervisors at a regular public meeting. The list of projects must include a description and location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement (see Attachment A). The project list does not limit the flexibility of an eligible city or county to fund other projects in accordance with local needs and priorities as long as the projects are consistent with RMRA priorities as outlined in the applicable code sections. Some example projects and uses for RMRA funding include, but are not limited to, the following: Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Safety Projects Railroad Grade Separations Complete Streets Components (including active transportation purposes, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and drainage and stormwater capture projects in conjunction with any other allowable project) Traffic Control Devices Streets and Highways Code Section 2030(b)(2) states that funds made available by the program may also be used to satisfy a match requirement to obtain state or federal funds for projects authorized by this subdivision. The County currently uses the majority of the gas tax funds towards public roadway maintenance and repair of over 660 miles of the roadway network in the unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County to ensure safe and convenient public travel in a variety of modes: driving, walking, and bicycling. These funds are also used to improve traffic safety throughout the County by using it as the local match to leverage funds from state and federal grant programs. In FY 2023/2024 it is proposed to use all the RMRA funds for maintenance activities. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): REVIEW the recommended list of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Senate Bill 1 (SB1) funded road projects, RECEIVE public comment and DIRECT staff to perform any changes or revisions to the recommended project list. RECOMMEND the Board of Supervisors approve the project list, and DIRECT staff to proceed with submitting the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 list of projects to the California Transportation Commission for approval prior to the July 1, 2023, submittal deadline. Fiscal Impact (if any): If the project list is not reviewed by the TWIC, forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for approval, and submitted to the CTC by the July 1, 2023, deadline, the County will not be eligible to receive its portion of RMRA funds. Attachments Attachment A Attachment A Local Streets and Roads Project List As required by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 — Local Streets and Roads Funding, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) General Information Name: Unincorporated Contra Costa County Point of Contact: Nancy Wein Senior Civil Engineer Contra Costa County Public Works Department 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 313-2275 Nancy.Wein@pw.cccounty.us Legislative Districts: • Senate — 3, 7, 9 • Assembly — 11, 14, 15, 16 Jurisdiction’s Average Network PCI and date/year of measurement: • County Average PCI = 72 (as of March 2021) Fiscal Year (FY): 2023/2024 Rationale for Project List Selection for FY 2023/2024 RMRA allocation Staff has developed a recommended list of projects for the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee and the Board of Supervisors to consider submitting to the California Transportation Commission. The following criteria will be used by staff when developing the current and future project list for RMRA funds: • Eligibility criteria for RMRA funds as shown in the text of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) • Emergency storm damage projects that exceeded existing road fund revenue capacity • Maintenance and rehabilitation priorities • Roadway safety • Expiring grants where local funds are necessary to complete the funding package • Geographic equity • Multimodal benefits in accordance with the Board of Supervisor’s Complete Streets policy • Positive impact to Road Program performance metrics • Meeting customer expectations 2 The County currently uses the majority of the total gas tax funds received towards public roadway maintenance and repair of over 660 miles of the roadway network in the unincorporated areas to ensure a safe and convenient public travel in a variety of modes: driving, walking, and bicycling. These funds are also used to improve traffic safety throughout the County by using it as the local match to leverage funds from state and federal grant programs. The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) annually provides an estimate of the total gas tax revenues the County can expect to see from the transportation bill, including the total estimated revenue from RMRA program funds. CSAC estimates the County will receive about $47.8 million in total transportation funding for FY 2023/2024 from SB1, with about $20.5 million of that amount from the RMRA program. In FY 2023/2024 it is proposed to designate all the RMRA funds for maintenance activities. The range of proposed projects in future years is expected to broaden as the amount of RMRA funds increases. PROPOSED PROJECTS (Total RMRA = $20,500,000) Proposed Project No. 1: Road Drainage Maintenance (RMRA = $2,150,000) — Countywide Description: • Ditch Cleaning — This routine item is to perform drainage ditch cleaning to remove debris and vegetation, which may obstruct the passage of storm water and cause local flooding. (RMRA = $550,000) • Flush Culvert — This routine item is to perform work associated with the cleaning of culverts by flushing with water and removing debris to ensure proper drainage and reduce flooding. (RMRA = $500,000) • Clean Catch Basin — This routine item is to perform cleaning of sediment and prevent obstructions of catch basins (drainage inlets) and related pipe systems. The County has thousands of catch basins throughout the unincorporated areas. (RMRA = $800,000) • Inspect Catch Basin — This routine item is to perform inspections of catch basins and associated systems. This includes a visual inspection of the drainage inlet and any clean water inserts. Follow-up video inspections may be required for deeper inlets and/or suspected structural issue concerning the inlets. (RMRA = $300,000) RMRA Priority: • Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Location: • Countywide Proposed Schedule for Completion: 3 • Anticipated construction year — FY 23/24 Estimated Useful Life: • 15–40 years (ditch — dirt roadway to concrete V-ditch) • 40 years (concrete structures) Proposed Project No. 2: Traffic Safety Devices Maintenance (RMRA = $2,030,000) — Countywide Description: • Replace Pavement Markers — This item is to replace pavement markers on the roadway on an as needed basis. (RMRA = $50,000) • Repair and Replace Guardrails — This routine item is to perform all work associated with the installation of new guardrails or repair of existing guardrails. (RMRA = $80,000) • Traffic Signing — This routine item is to perform sign repair, replacement, and installation along the roadway. (RMRA = $450,000) • Traffic Striping — This routine item is to perform new painting, routine painting and replacement of pavement striping along the roadway to enhance public safety. (RMRA = $350,000) • Paint Pavement Marking — This routine item is to perform all work associated with new painting, routine painting, and replacement of existing pavement markings along the roadway. (RMRA = $200,000) • Inspect & Maintain Guardrails — This routine item is to perform all work associated with the annual/periodic inspection and maintenance of County-maintained guardrails, which includes inspection of condition, tightening of nuts and bolts, and other adjustments to ensure that the guardrails perform as designed. (RMRA = $100,000) • Thermoplastic Pavement Markings — This routine item is to perform all work associated with the new application, routine maintenance, and replacement of existing thermoplastic pavement markings. (RMRA = $100,000) • Signals and Flashers — This routine item is to perform the repair, installation, and replacement of County-maintained signals and flasher. (RMRA = $700,000) RMRA Priority: • Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Location: • Countywide 4 Proposed Schedule for Completion: • Anticipated construction year — FY 23/24 Estimated Useful Life: • 10 years (roadway signage) • 2–4 years (roadway striping — thermoplastic) Proposed Project No. 3 Pavement Repairs and Preparation (RMRA = $937,900) — Countywide Description: • Pothole Patching — This routine maintenance item is to perform spot pavement repairs of potholes along the roadway to eliminate surface hazards. (RMRA = $500,000) • Pavement Fabric Patching — This routine maintenance item is to perform pavement fabric patching along the roadway to correct minor pavement defects and prevent further cracking. An area of existing damaged asphalt will be removed and excavated to allow a fabric patch to be placed. The roadway base will be compacted and leveled to support the new fabric layer and asphalt layer. (RMRA = $437,900) RMRA Priority: • Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Location: • Countywide Proposed Schedule for Completion: • Anticipated construction year — FY 23/24 Estimated Useful Life: • 7 years (pavement surface treatment) Proposed Project No. 4: Countywide Surface Treatments (TOTAL COST = $15,381,000) — Countywide Proposed Project No. 4A: Surface Treatment Project (2023) (RMRA = $12,500,000) — Countywide Description: • Countywide Surface Treatment Project (2023) — This project will apply an asphalt rubber cape seal, slurry seal, or microsurface to 109 lane miles of roadways in the Bay Point, Pacheco, and Contra Costa Centre areas as well as a section of Kirker Pass Road. The work will also include preparation and pavement striping and markings. (RMRA = $12,500,000) 5 RMRA Priority: • Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Location: • Countywide (Bay Point — 106 streets, Pacheco — 40 streets, Contra Costa Center — 32 streets, Kirker Pass Road — 1) Proposed Schedule for Completion: • Anticipated construction year — 2023 Estimated Useful Life: • 7 years (pavement surface treatment) Proposed Project No. 4B: Countywide Chip Seal Projects (RMRA = $2,881,000) — Countywide Description: • Single Chip Seal Project (2023) — This project will apply a single chip seal to various roads as a pavement preservation project. Work will also include surface preparation and pavement striping and markings. (RMRA = $1,181,000) • Double Chip Seal Project (2023) — This project will apply a double chip seal to various roads as a pavement preservation project. Work will also include surface preparation and pavement striping and markings. (RMRA = $1,700,000) RMRA Priority: • Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Location: • Countywide Proposed Schedule for Completion: • Anticipated construction year — 2023 Estimated Useful Life: • 7 years (pavement surface treatment) TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 5. Meeting Date:05/08/2023 Subject:REVIEW legislative matters on transportation, water, and infrastructure. 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 Contact: John Cunningham, (925) 655-2915 Referral History: The legislative and planning report is a standing Committee item. 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. This report includes four sections, 1: Local, 2: Regional, 3: State, and 4: Federal. 1. Local Contra Costa Transportation Authority's (CCTA) Integrated Transit Plan (ITP) CCTA is initiating the Contra Costa Integrated Transit Plan (ITP) which was included in the 2023 list of TWIC referrals (#17). From the Request for Proposals: The Integrated Transit Plan (ITP) will present a dynamic vision for how the county’s multi-modal network will continue to evolve in support of the region’s economic development, quality of life, social equity and environmental objectives. Work has not yet begun, staff will bring updates to TWIC as the effort proceeds. Update: Accessible Transportation Strategic (ATS) Plan Update Measure X Funding (Measure X Progress Report from the 4/13/23 ATS Task Force Meeting is attached) Current Cycle - Means Based Fare Program: LIVE - Coordinating Entity Establishment - One Seat Ride - One Call One Click Next Cycle - TBD 2. REGIONAL No Report. 3. STATE Legislative Update Legislative Update The County's legislative advocate will attend the May meeting, his written report is attached to this item. Attached for Review/Discussion: - Legislative Tracking Table - MayLegislative Report Update: AB 540 Social Service Transportation Improvement Act: coordinated transportation services agencies (Wicks) 4. FEDERAL No Report Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): CONSIDER report on Local, Regional, State, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative and Planning Issues and take ACTION as appropriate. Fiscal Impact (if any): N/A Attachments May TWIC Legislation-of-Interest Report Leg Update: Start of Budget Actions Measure X ProgressReport - ATS Implementation State Net Legislation Listing Report (5-1-23) Smith, Watts &Hartmann, LLC. Consulting and Governmental Relations April 28, 2023 To: Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) c/o John Cunningham, TWIC Staff From: Mark Watts Re: April 2023 State Advocacy Report The following is a report on state legislation, budget matters, and administrative activities of interest to Contra Costa TWIC. 2023 Legislative, Budget & Administrative Updates The remainder of April has been busy with policy committee hearings to meet the first legislative deadline of April 28, the date by which fiscal bills must pass their first policy committee hearing if they want to keep moving in the first year of the new two‐year session. The next major deadline is for fiscal bills in Appropriations committees to move to the respective house Floors by May 19. Transit Budget‐Related Activities California Transit AssociaƟon. This past week the California Transit AssociaƟon (CTA) released a five‐year $5.15 billion budget request to address public transit operaƟonal funding shorƞalls that will be exacerbated by the exhausƟon of federal COVID‐relief funding for transit agencies. The proposal was discussed at a hearing of Senate Budget SubcommiƩee No. 5, which has jurisdicƟon over transportaƟon funding. Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 5. The CTA proposal was discussed at a hearing of Senate Budget SubcommiƩee No. 5, which has jurisdicƟon over transportaƟon funding on April 27. During the hearing, CTA highlighted their two‐pronged approach to the issue of fiscal sustainability, with fiscal relief and regulatory flexibility in the near‐term and longer‐term changes related to performance and accountability measures, adapƟng transit services to respond to evolving travel paƩerns following the COVID‐19 pandemic, and addressing issues with safety and the presence of homelessness on transit systems. The CTA longer range concern will include CTA’s support of AB 761 (Friedman), which creates the Transit TransformaƟon Task Force to examine structural changes to fund transit and increase ridership; SB 434 (Min), which requires harassment surveys by large transit agencies; and AB 1377 (Friedman), requiring coordinaƟon between local governments providing homeless services and transit agencies. Smith, Watts &Hartmann, LLC. Consulting and Governmental Relations CTA’s budget request includes the following key elements:  AddiƟonal revenue from diesel sales tax ($1.35B from FYs 2023‐24 to FY 2027‐28)  AddiƟonal unallocated cap and trade revenue ($2.5B from FYs 2023‐24 to FY 2027‐28)  Conversion of transit capital funding to transit operaƟons funding ($300M in FYs 2026‐27, 2027‐28)  Flexibility to use transit capital funding for transit operaƟons (Up to $1B in FYs 2023‐24, 2024‐25) They have also requested ongoing flexibility and relief from farebox recovery standards in the State Transit Assistance‐State of Good Repair Program and addiƟonal flexibility in the Low Carbon Transit OperaƟons Program through FY 2027‐28. Metropolitan Planning Commission (MTC). At their Board meeƟng this week, MTC staff presented for Commission review and approval a plan or funding sources and overall advocacy approach to addressing the transit fiscal cliff and supporting investment in rider‐focused enhancements to attract new riders. MTC estimates that Bay Area transit agencies face an approximately $2.5 billion fiscal cliff over the next five years as they struggle to recover their ridership from before the COVID‐19 pandemic and face costs that are far outpacing revenue. Since last fall, staff has been participating in a strong and growing coalition of stakeholders, including transit agencies, transit rider advocacy organizations, the business community, labor, environmental advocates, equity advocates and more to coordinate our advocacy and communications efforts in support of state funding to both address the fiscal cliff and fund transformative initiatives aimed at attracting new riders. The MTC‐led coalition has developed the following funding sources extracted from the MTC Fiscal Cliff presentation : 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Watts Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:13 AM TWIC Start of Budget actions Good morning – With budget subcommittee hearings and the release on Wednesday of last week of the Senate Democrats’ “Protect Our Progress” budget plan, the week of April 24 was a busy one for the California budget process. As the week concludes, five budget‐related bills are emerging in print as the only anticipated “early action budget package” for 2023. The early action budget package is slated to be discussed in the two houses’ budget committees during this current week, with Floor action possible as early as May 4. (I will be monitoring both houses for the latest updates on committee schedules.) As has become fairly standard practice, bills representing budget agreements emerge in print as mirror versions in both the Assembly and Senate. Whether the Assembly Bill (AB) or Senate Bill (SB) version advances to the Governor typically is the result of which house is able to schedule an earlier vote. This week’s “early action items” include: Minor changes to this year’s budget; Early Childhood care; Student Loan fees; Distressed Hospital loans; Hearings. A copy of the agenda for Wednesday’s scheduled Assembly Budget Committee hearing on the early action package is here. Information for Tuesday’s scheduled Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee hearing will be posted here. Mark Watts 1127 11th Street, Suite 747 Sacramento CA 95814 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 1629 TELEGRAPH AVENUE, SUITE 400 OAKLAND, CA 94612 510-506-7582 FAX 503-228-2320 nelsonnygaard.com MEMORANDUM To: Ying Smith, CCTA, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors c/o Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee From: Nelson\Nygaard Date: March 3, 2023 Subject: Q3 and Q4 2022 Measure X Progress Report Introduction The Accessible Transportation Strategic (ATS) Plan defines how Contra Costa will improve transportation options for older adults, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The ATS Plan was collaboratively developed over several years in consultation with elected officials, non- profit based advocates, users of the system, and planning/operations staff. This effort was jointly conducted by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and Contra Costa County with oversight provided by a Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) and Technical Advisory Committee. The Board of Supervisors approved the ATS Plan on March 9, 2021 as did CCTA shortly thereafter. Consistent with the recommendations of ATS Plan, the details and timing of implementation activities will be governed by a newly formed Task Force (another recommendation of the ATS Plan) which had its first meeting on October 21, 2021. The Task Force has a similar composition to the PAC with elected officials, advocates, users of the system, etc. The Measure X Goals align with the goals of ATS Plan implementation. The approved ATS Plan strategies proposed to the Measure X Advisory Committee and the Board of Supervisors to be funded by $1,400,000 of Measure X funds initially are: User-side Subsidies for low-income populations for whom existing fares represent a barrier to access. Expansion and Enhancement of One Seat Ride Pilot Program allowing paratransit riders to travel throughout the county (and possibly outside the county) without having to transfer between paratransit vehicles. One Call/One Click Operations Center. Countywide, centralized phone and internet resource for all modes of transportation serving target populations. Assisting callers in making travel plans based on their abilities. ATTACHMENT A 4.C-1 Q4 2022 Measure X Progress Report CCTA Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates | 2  Establishment of a Coordinated Entity that will be responsible for short- and long- term implementation of accessible transportation strategies including the identification of a new, on-going funding source to support continuing operations. Measure X Goal The County’s Accessible Transportation Strategy falls under the GOAL 4: INTERGENERATIONAL THRIVING goal area established by the Measure X Community Advisory Board: GOAL 4: INTERGENERATIONAL THRIVING We strive to be a community that intentionally strengthens and provides support for all residents and for family members of all generations, including children, youth, and older adults. The selected strategies align with the Measure X Goal of Intergenerational Thriving in several ways. User-side subsidies will allow qualified low-income older adults and people with disabilities to make necessary trips with less impact on limited incomes. Expansion and enhancement of the One Seat Ride Pilot Program will increase access to potentially challenging trips, for example medical trips to different parts of the county. Development of a countywide one call/one click center will make it easier for individuals to identify appropriate transportation modes by phone or online and assist people in making travel plans. Establishment of a Coordinated Entity will help coordinate the variety of services in the County, allowing for seamless service for riders. Objectives  Task 1: User-side Subsidies – By the end of 15 months, the Accessible Transportation Strategy will expend approximately $200,000 to provide User-Side subsidies to low- income older adults and people with disabilities.  Task 2: One Seat Ride (OSR) Program Expansion and Enhancement – By the end of 15 months, this strategy will expend $500,000, of which $250,000 will be derived from Measure X funds, the remainder from participating transit agencies. Participation in the current program will have increased and OSR trips will reduce on board time relative to a comparable multi-agency transfer trip, and participants will have access to one seat rides throughout the county, and potentially to locations outside of the county.  Task 3: One-Call\One-Click Center – By the end of 15 months, this strategy will expend $315,000 to research and evaluate different models and then establish and operate a one call/one click center for individuals to identify appropriate 4.C-2 Q4 2022 Measure X Progress Report CCTA Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates | 3 transportation modes by phone or online, and assist people in making travel plans. This will include at least one staff person, a telephone line, and website.  Task 4: Establishment of Coordinated Entity (CE) – Over the span of 15 months, and an expenditure of $635,000 (with potential rollover to the next fiscal year), a CE will have been established by the Task Force, with the responsibility of coordinating a range of strategies to enhance the mobility of Contra Costa residents with disabilities including but not limited to the recommendations of the ATS Plan. The CE will incorporate the functions of the One-Call\One-Click Center, and identify new strategies for mobility enhancement, identify new funding sources, and serve as an advocate at local and state levels for expanded mobility options for people with disabilities. Outcomes Limitations on mobility options for people with disabilities contribute to lower quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities in all aspects, including physical and mental health. They also exacerbate existing inequities among communities.  Task 1 Outcome: User-side Subsidies - Achieving this objective will result in more affordable mobility options for qualifying low-income older adults and people with disabilities in the county.  Task 2 Outcome: One Seat Ride Program Expansion and Enhancement - Achieving this objective will result in some paratransit trips in Contra Costa County being provided on one vehicle, whereas before it would require the major inconvenience of having to coordinate and wait for transfers between vehicles.  Task 3 Outcome: Establishment of a One-Call\One-Click Center – Achieving this objective will result in the establishment of a more user friendly, single point of entry for Contra Costa residents seeking transportation options and planning for older adults and people with disabilities in the county.  Task 4 Outcome: Establishment of Coordinated Entity – Achieving this objective will result in a new entity and function that centralizes advocacy and oversight of accessible transportation resulting in a more seamless transportation network available to people with disabilities and others throughout the county.  Task 1: User-Side Subsidies Funding Sources: Measure X and CCTA Measure J In-Kind: CCTA and County Staff time. 4.C-3 Q4 2022 Measure X Progress Report CCTA Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates | 4 Noteworthy Activities CCTA staff and the consultant team have done background research on means-based fare programs and created pilot parameters. Specific activities include:  Task Force Meeting Support, presentations, and research on means-based fare programs  Developed case studies on means-based fare programs  Identification of potential future funding sources for means-based fare programs  Implementation considerations for a means-based fare program  Recommendations for a means-based fare program  Trip and cost estimates for a means-based fare subsidy program  Coordination with Contra Costa County transportation providers to select an operator partner for the pilot  Selection of Tri Delta Transit as a partner for a means-based fare program  Creation of administrative and operations parameters for an East County means- based fare pilot  Coordination with Contra Costa Crisis Center to handle applications  Coordination meetings between Tri Delta Transit, Contra Costa Crisis Center, CCTA staff, and the consultant team to prepare for pilot Activity (Task) Update Start Date End Date TASK 1: User-side Subsidies April 1, 2022 June 30, 2023 Design of the subsidy program for paratransit and TNC providers. (e.g. Tri-Delta Transit Paratransit and Uber/Lyft) through consultation with the Task Force, CCTA and the County In Progress Q3 2022 Q4 2022 Initial implementation of subsidy in specific mode Proposed Launch in First Quarter 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Expanded implementation to more modes Proposed Expansion Concept in Three Months After Launch Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Evaluation of Program Effectiveness Not Started Q3 2023 Q4 2023 4.C-4 Q4 2022 Measure X Progress Report CCTA Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates | 5 Task 2: One Seat Ride (OSR) Program Expansion and Enhancement Funding Sources: Measure X and CCTA Measure J In-Kind: CCTA and County Staff time. Noteworthy Activities CCTA staff and the consultant team have worked extensively with the existing OSR pilot operators and potential expansion partners to design an expanded OSR program.  ATSP Task Force and Working Group meeting support, presentations, and research on one-seat ride programs  Meetings with current OSR providers and other providers to discuss financial, operations, and policy issues with an expanded pilot − October 2022 and December 2022  Concept for an Expanded One-Seat Ride Pilot Memorandum, with a proposed expansion service area, demand for an expanded pilot, funding requirements and cost sharing, and implementation issues.  Developed cost estimates and operating parameters for an OSR expansion Activity (Task) Update Start Date End Date TASK 2: One Seat Ride (OSR) Program Expansion and Enhancement April 1, 2022 June 30, 2023 Consult with the Task Force, CCTA and the County throughout this task In Progress Q2 2022 Q2 2023 Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of existing pilot program Complete Q2 2022 Q3 2022 Establish goals for program expansion In Progress Q2 2022 Q3 2022 Create cost allocation formula to lighten administrative burden and incorporate in revised memoranda of understanding In Progress Q3 2022 Q3 2022 Secure agreement of participating transit agencies on increased scope of OSR program In Progress Q3 2022 Q1 2023 4.C-5 Q4 2022 Measure X Progress Report CCTA Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates | 6 Confirm designation of lead coordinating agency of OSR program In Progress Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Initiate increased availability of rides Not Started Q2 2023 Q 3 2023 Evaluate effectiveness of program in meeting goals and objectives Not Started Q3 2023 Q4 2023 Task 3: One Call/One Click Funding Sources: Measure X and CCTA Measure J There was staff discussion of the topics, but the One Call/One Click task will begin in 2023. Staff has been focusing on implementing the Coordinated Entity task. There is currently no staff capacity to initiate this task. Activity (Task) Update Start Date End Date TASK 3: One Call/One Click April 1, 2022 June 30, 2023 Consult with the Task Force, CCTA and the County throughout this task In Progress Q2 2022 Q2 2023 Finalize scope of center Not Started Q3 2022 Q3 2022 Identify agency/organization where center is housed Not Started Q3 2022 Q4 2022 Determine whether a contractor will help develop the OC/OC software Not Started Q4 2022 Q1 2023 Implement soft launch of center Not Started Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Initial implementation of center functions Not Started Q2 2023 Q2 2023 Task 4: Establishment of Coordinated Entity (CE) Funding Sources: Measure X and CCTA Measure J In-Kind: CCTA and County Staff time. Noteworthy Activities Staff and the consultant team have worked on establishing a CE structure and office. Specific activities include: 4.C-6 Q4 2022 Measure X Progress Report CCTA Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates | 7  ATSP Task Force and Working Group meeting support, presentations, and research on coordinated programs  CCTA December Board Meeting support and preparation  Drafted a case studies memorandum  Drafted a memorandum outlining potential structures for a CE and proposed elements of a CE  Hired a non-profit consultant to advise on the structure of a CE, consulted with CCTA legal team on the same  Recommended creation of an Office of Accessibility and Equity, which was approved by the CCTA Board in December 2022 Activity (Task) Update Start Date End Date TASK 4: Establishment of Coordinated Entity April 1, 2022 June 30, 2023 Consult with the Task Force, CCTA and the County throughout this task In Progress Q2 2022 Q2 2023 Review of optional structures with the Task Force Complete Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Ongoing operations: to be determined Q2 2023 Measure X Expenditure and Invoices The Funding Memorandum of Understanding between County of Contra Costa and the CCTA for the Implementation of the Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan includes a Payment Schedule as following. CCTA submitted a request for Payment 1 in the amount of $280,000 on November 4, 2022. Payment Schedule: Payment 1: 20% of Measure X funds will be paid within 60 days of receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation establishing that the MOU has been approved by both parties. Payment 2: 20% will be paid within 60 days of receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation establishing that the means-based user side subsidy pilot program is approved by the CCTA Board and is operational. (Task 1) 4.C-7 Q4 2022 Measure X Progress Report CCTA Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates | 8 Payment 3: 20% will be paid within 60 days of receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation establishing that the One Call/One Click strategy has been approved by the CCTA Board. (Task 2) 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) Payment 5: 20% will be paid within 60 days of receipt of an invoice and supporting documentation verifying that the one-seat-ride funding parameters in Schedule 1 can be or will have been met. (Task 4) 4.C-8 AE and CE Workplan CCTA Task Force Meeting April 13, 2023 Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates ACCESSIBILITY AND EQUITY AND COORDINATING ENTITY WORKPLAN FOR STAGES 1 AND 2 Abbreviations: AC = Advisory Committee CE = Coordinating Entity CTSA = Consolidated Transportation Service Agency MBF = Means-Based Fare AE = Accessibility and Equity Office (CCTA) OC/OC = One Call/ One Click OSR = One Seat Ride PCC = Paratransit Coordinating Council PM = AE Program Manager TF = Task Force WG = Working Group Working Group Meetings (Third Thursday of month) Jan 24 Update: Establish AE Recruitment of an AE program manager 2023 Workplan Options for communications Feb 16 Report on peer agency best practice on AC  Draft AE AC membership and bylaws OSR/West County Mar 16 Continue with membership andbylaws  Update on PM recruitment Update on Measure X funding Update on OSR Apr 20 Continue with membership andbylaws  AC roles and responsibilities West County pilot Measure X FY23/24 Program May 18 Forwards membership andbylaws to TF  Recommend Measure X FY23/24 Program West County pilot Jun 15 CTSA: Background andOptions Discuss draft AE budget and work program PCC Reform Jul 20 CTSA Options and FundingDiscussion Discuss draft AE budget and work program Aug 17 Forward CTSA decision to AC Forward AE budget and work program MBF three- month report Sep 21 Oct 19 Develop draft CTSA application Nov 16 Review draft CTSA application Discuss CE formation MBF final report Dec 21 Task Force Meetings (Second Thursday of even months) AE AC Meetings (After October, dates TBD) Feb 9 Draft 2023 workplan Update on AE PM recruitment Establish WG OSR update Apr 13 Report on peer agency best practice on AC AC Membership Measure X Report OSR Update MBF Update Jun 8 Recommend AE AC membership and bylaws to Board West County pilot Recommend Measure X FY23/24 Program Plan to sunset No Meeting Oct 12 (tentative) Convene AE AC (orientation) Recommend AE budget and work program Consider CTSA application MBF three-month report Dec 14 (tentative) Approve AE budget and work plan Updates on MBF, OSR and OC/OC MBF final report Authority Board Meetings (Third Wednesday of Month) Update to Salary & Benefits to add AE PM Approval ofother contracts Receives updates on AC development Considers AE AC membership and bylaws for approval Approves Measure X FY23/24 Program Appoints AE AC members Approves Measure XAgreement or Amendment No Meeting Update on CTSA background and options Considers CTSA application for approval Approve AE budget and work plan Support Tasks (AE & CE only) Draft Workplan Review of peer agency examples Draft membership and bylaws (inc. roles and resp.) to WG Draft CTSA Options and Funding for WG Draft AE budget and work program Continue to draft AE budget and work program Updated for PCC Bylaws for WG Staff works on AE AC appointments AE continues budget and work plan Restart work on CE AE continues budget and work plan AE continues budget and work plan AE works on CTSA application AE drafts CE membership and bylaws ATTACHMENT A 4.F-1 TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 6. Meeting Date:05/08/2023 Subject:Safe Streets and Roads for All 2023 Grant Application Submitted For: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Department:Public Works 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: Joe Smithonic, Public Works Department Contact: Joe Smithonic, (925) 313-2348 Referral History: The County often seeks state and federal funding to augment local road funding, stretching local dollars to build improvements that would not be possible otherwise. The current opportunity is through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This grant program is on its second of four annual cycles. Public Works submitted an SS4A application for the San Pablo Avenue Complete Street/Bay Trail Gap Closure project last cycle, which was not awarded. Referral Update: On March 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the SS4A grant program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” or “BIL”). In the notice, the DOT solicits applications for transportation projects and activities to support planning, infrastructure, behavioral, and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and micromobility users; motorists; and commercial vehicle operators. Applications must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on July 10, 2023. The DOT has authorized and appropriated $1 billion to be awarded as part of the 2023 SS4A program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The SS4A grant categorizes applications as either (a) Planning and Demonstration Grants or (b) Implementation Grants. Planning and Demonstration Grants are intended to fund the development or enhancement of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, which the County has already developed in the form of a Vision Zero Action Plan, adopted by the County in March 2022. Public Works is preparing to apply for an Implementation Grant to fund design and construction of projects identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan. The DOT expects to award up to one hundred Implementation Grants nationwide around October 2023. The federal cost share for the construction of capital projects is 80% with a local match requirement of 20%. The minimum award amount for an Implementation Grant is $2.5 million. SS4A Implementation Grants must identify safety concerns to be addressed and the projects and strategies the County plans to implement based on the Vision Zero Action Plan. According to the NOFO, successful grant applications will: (1) Promote safety to prevent death and serious injuries on public roadways; (2) Employ low-cost, high-impact strategies that can improve safety over a wide geographic area; (3) Ensure equitable investment in the safety needs of underserved communities, which includes both underserved urban and rural communities; (4) Incorporate evidence-based projects and strategies and adopt innovative technologies and strategies; (5) Demonstrate engagement with a variety of public and private stakeholders; and (6) Align with the DOT’s mission and Strategic Goals, such as safety; climate change and sustainability; equity and justice; and workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation. workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation. The DOT will evaluate applications based on primary selection criteria, or merit criteria, listed in order of importance: (1) safety impact; (2) equity, engagement, and collaboration; and (3) effective practices and strategies. The DOT also evaluates projects in relation to other DOT strategic goals, such as climate and sustainability, economic competitiveness, and workforce. Recommended Candidate Projects: Public Works staff recommends submitting a combination of projects from the following list of Vision Zero Tier One projects in a single application. Public Works staff may narrow this project list to achieve higher ratings based on the merit criteria and budgetary constraints as the grant application progresses. All five of the listed projects are focused on enhancing safety for all road users. A summary of each proposed project is provided below: (1) Byron Hwy from Clifton Ct to the California Aqueduct Crossing (District 3) This project proposes to widen shoulders and install delineators along Byron Hwy, focusing on the S-curve north of North Bruns Way to address collisions related to divergence from the travel lanes. (2) Camino Diablo/Vasco Rd Intersection (District 3) This project intends to install deceleration lanes on Vasco Rd and acceleration lanes on Camino Diablo along with updating signal timing and installing advanced dilemma detection zones to address rear-end collisions. (3) Danville Blvd from Stone Valley Rd to La Serena Ave (District 2) This project is a complete streets project that aims to provide pedestrian facilities (sidewalks), crosswalk improvements, and Class II bikeways (bike lanes). The focus of this project is to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. (4) Marsh Creek Rd from West of Deer Valley Rd to Clayton City Limits (District 3) This project intends to install speed feedback signs to discourage dangerous speeds along the winding road. In addition, the project proposes law enforcement areas for use by traffic enforcement in addition to motorists during emergency situations. The combined improvements are intended to promote safer driving and prevent collisions related to speeding. (5) San Pablo Dam Rd/Valley View Rd Intersection (District 1) This project intends to reconfigure the intersection, focusing on Valley View Rd north of the intersection. Improvements include Class II bikeways (bike lanes), bulb outs, crosswalk improvements, and restriping to provide enhanced safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. Next Steps: If authorized to proceed, staff will prepare the grant application package. If during project research staff discovers a critical constraint that would result in the project being cost prohibitive or will not meet the eligibility requirements of the funding program, staff will hold the application for further study to increase project readiness for the following grant cycle. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): RECEIVE staff report and RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors approve the submission of the grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Fiscal Impact (if any): The application for the SS4A grant funds will require a local match of twenty percent (20%). The preliminary cost estimates for all five of the potential Vision Zero projects suggest the need for $5.2 million in SS4A funds with a local match of at least $1.3 million. Given the current fiscal constraints to gas tax revenue, which is the primary source to serve as local match funding, Public Works staff will submit the application “at risk.” If awarded, Public Works staff will need to seek other funding revenue to serve as the local match. This funding revenue has yet to be identified. Attachments No file(s) attached. TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 7. Meeting Date:05/08/2023 Subject:Consider a request from the Alamo Improvement Association for the County to adopt and maintain their model Pipeline Information Center website Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE, Department:Conservation & Development Referral No.: 16 Referral Name: Monitor the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program Presenter: Michael Kent Contact: Michael Kent, (925) 250-3227 Referral History: This is the third grant received by the Alamo Improvement Association from the Federal Department of Transportation related to pipeline safety. The first two grants produced reports written by the Pipeline Safety Trust in 2015 and 2018. These reports contained recommendations on how to improve pipeline safety. These reports were presented to the Hazardous Materials Commission, who made their own recommendations to TWIC based on the recommendations in the AIA reports. These grants also paid for public education workshops and first responder training. AIA applied for their current grant in June, 2021 with a letter of support from the Board of Supervisors on the recommendation of the Hazardous Materials Commission to assess the need for a pipeline safety information center website for Contra Costa County. The goal of this grant was to design a model pipeline safety website with the hopes that the County or some other entity would adopt it and maintain it as a public resource, even though there was no prior commitment made by the County or any other entity to do so. Referral Update: The Alamo Improvement Association was awarded the grant in September, 2021 and, with the help of the Pipeline Safety Trust, began surveying the community to determine what their need were for pipeline safety information. During 2022, surveys were sent to 80 government employees/officials, community groups and local citizens. AIA Received responses from 18 different zip codes across the County, covering a majority of County residents. The majority (97%) of responses were in favor of Contra Costa having a Pipeline Information Center website available to the public. AIA received good feedback on what type of information people would like included in the final product. In late 2022, AIA entered into a contract with CivicPlus to develop a model Pipeline Safety Information Center website based on the results of the surveying AIA had done. The Pipeline Safety Trust developed the specific content for the website. One of the reasons AIA chose CivicPlus to design the website was because Contra Costa County already used CivicPlus to design many of their Departmental websites. A design was chosen that was consistent with Contra Costa’s existing CivicPlus hosted sites. A model Pipeline Safety Information Center website was completed by CivicPlus in March, 2023 and demonstrated to the Hazardous Materials Commission at their March 23, 2023 meeting. The Alamo Improvement Association formally requested the Hazardous Materials Commission recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the County adopt and maintain the model Pipeline Safety Information Center website at their April 27, 2023 meeting. At that meeting, the Hazardous Materials Commission unanimously voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that they adopt the model Pipeline Safety Information Center website (letter attached) Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): CONSIDER the Pipeline Information Center website offer from the Alamo Improvement Association, and DIRECT District 2 CONSIDER the Pipeline Information Center website offer from the Alamo Improvement Association, and DIRECT District 2 and CCHS staff to assist the Alamo Improvement Association in identifying a County Department that is positioned to host and maintain the website. Fiscal Impact (if any): The Alamo Improvement Association intends to transfer ownership of the website to the County without charge. Annual maintenance costs are approximately $3000, staff time to update the website content annually is undetermined. Funding has not yet been identified to support these activities. Attachments Presentation: CCC Pipeline Info Website Letter: 4-27-23 CCCHMC to TWIC re: Pipeline Info Website Letter: 2-9-21 D3 to PHP Re: Grant Contra Costa County Pipeline Information Center (PIC) Website March 23, 2023 Roger Smith, AIA Amanda McKay, PST AIA Technical Assistance Grant -Current Phase 1 Goals: •Survey community members •Determine overall scope of Contra Costa PIC •Develop list of additional resources to be included •Solicit input from community stakeholders Phase 2 Goals: •Engage web designer •Analyze input collected from community stakeholders •Contract with web designer to develop PIC website template •Present PIC website template to County staff and leaders •Seek agreement from a County agency to host and maintain the PIC •Launch Contra Costa County PIC Website PIC Website Survey •Sent to 80 government employees/officials, community groups, local citizens •Received responses from 18 different zip codes across the County, covering a majority of County residents •The majority (97%) of responses were in favor of Contra Costa having a PIC website available to the public. •Received good feedback on what type of information people would like included in the final product Choosing CivicPlus •Contra Costa County already uses CivicPlus for many of their departmental webpages •Main page •Conservation & Development •Public Works •CivicPlus is a trusted leader in powering local government websites across U.S and Canada. •Easy to work with, responsive, and flexible Design & Content •Design chosen because of its continuity with Contra Costa’s existing CivicPlus hosted sites •Most design elements can be modified if needed/tailored to match Contra Costa’s existing sites •Content was completed by the Pipeline Safety Trust and covers most basic information related to pipeline safety. •Content can be eliminated/modified/added to easily Website Walkthrough https://ca-contracostacountypic.civicplus.com Invitation Photo Op showcasing the PHMSA Technical Assistance Grant funded Drone aircraft 11:00 AM, Monday, April 3rd at the San Ramon Valley Protection District (SRVFPD) at their main office on 1500 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583 (925) 838-6600 Please attend and join AIA Board Members and our Local District 2 Supervisor, Candace Andersen. Thank you!