Mark Foley, BART | Amy Worth, Public Transit Bus Operators
Candace Andersen and Sue Noack, MTC
ALTERNATE
Matthew Rinn, BART | Louie Rocha, Public Transit Bus Operators
Executive Director
Timothy Haile
Authority Board MeetingAGENDA
(Full packet with attachments available atwww.ccta.net) This meeting will be held in-person and via Zoom Webinar for public participation.
DATE:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
TIME:
6:00 PM
PLACE:
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
2999 Oak Road, Suite 110
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
IF ATTENDING REMOTELY, REFER TO TELECONFERENCING SPECIAL NOTICE
TELECONFERENCING SPECIAL NOTICE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES FOR
PARTICIPATING VIA TELECONFERENCE
The Authority Board meeting will be accessible in-person, via telephone, and live-stream to all members of the public. The public is invited to participate telephonically or electronically via the methods below:
To observe the meeting by audiocast live stream, please use the link to the Public Meetings webpage on the Authority’s website at https://www.ccta.net/public-meetings/.
To observe the meeting by phone, please call 1 (669) 900 9128 at the noticed meeting time, then enter the Webinar ID: 853 2849 4407. When asked for a participant id or code, press #.
1. Members of the public may submit written public comments by emailing tgrover@ccta.netwith the Agenda item number identified in the subject line of the email. For example: “Public Comment – Not on the Agenda” or “Public Comment – Agenda Item #”. All written comments should be 350 words max, which corresponds to approximately three (3) minutes of speaking time. Public comments received by 5:00 PM the day before the scheduled meeting will be distributed to the Authority Board before the meeting and posted on the Authority’s website; comments submitted after that time will be distributed to the Authority Board and posted as soon as possible. Written public comments received after this 5:00 PM cutoff time will be distributed to the Committee members and eventually posted to the website but only if received before the start of the meeting.
2. To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when the Public Comment period is opened on an Agenda item. You will then be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comments for up to three (3) minutes. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. Instructions for how to “Raise Your Hand” are available athttps://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205566129 -Raise-Hand-In-Webinar.
3. To comment by phone, you will be prompted to “Raise Your Hand” by pressing “*9” to request to speak when the public comment is opened on an Agenda item. You will then be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comments for up to three (3) minutes. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.
4. To comment in-person, please complete a Public Speaker card and hand it to the Clerk. You will be called upon when it is your turn to make your comments for up to three (3) minutes.
The Authority cannot guarantee that the public’s access to Zoom via phone or other device or the live-stream via YouTube will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. Unless required by the Brown Act, the meeting will continue in-person despite technical difficulties for participants using the Zoom or YouTube option.
1.
CONVENE MEETING: Aaron Meadows, Chair
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CLOSED SESSION
A.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Section 54956.9)
East Bay Municipal Utility District v. Contra Costa Transportation Authority, et al., Case No. C20-00719
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Section 54956.9)
Brosamer and Wall, Inc. v. Contra Costa Transportation Authority, et al., Case No. C25-00955
4.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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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.
Approval of Proposed Actions to Various Funding Resolutions
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 19-46-P (Rev 2), which will extend the term to May 31, 2028 with Contra Costa County for the Norris Canyon Road Safety Improvements (Project 24023), and Resolution 24-22-P (Rev 1), which will terminate the resolution with the City of Clayton for the Clayton Major Streets Improvements (Project 24032).
Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 442 with Endsight for Information Technology (IT) Support and Services through Fiscal Year 2026-27
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 442 with Endsight in the amount of $150,000, for a new total agreement value of $910,000, to provide IT support and services required for the Authority’s computer and server network, extend the agreement termination date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
Connected Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicle (CV/AV) Program – Authorization to Execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 99.00.04 with the City of Concord in Support of the CV/AV Program
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director or designee to enter into MOU No. 99.00.04 between the Authority and the City of Concord to offer a unique and innovative opportunity to accelerate the research, development, testing, deployment and commercialization of CV applications and AV technologies on the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.
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.
NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 586 with Regional Government Services (RGS) for On-Call Human Resources Management Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 586 with RGS in the amount of $60,000, for a new total agreement value of $170,000, to provide Human Resources Management Services, extend the term from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
NEW ITEM: Interstate 80/San Pablo Dam Road Interchange Improvements (Project 7002) – Authorization to Execute Settlement Agreement No. 722 with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director or designee to execute Settlement Agreement No. 722 with EBMUD and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
NEW ITEM: Interstate 80/San Pablo Dam Road Interchange Improvements (Project 7002) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. 528 with Fennemore LLP (Fennemore) for Legal Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. 528 with Fennemore in the amount of $15,000, for a new total agreement value not-to-exceed $387,000, to provide additional legal services, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
NEW ITEM: Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvements (Project 31004) (Project) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 686 with CSW/Stuber-Stroeh Engineering Group, Inc. (CSW) for Environmental and Engineering Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 686 with CSW in the amount of $170,000, for a new total not-to-exceed agreement value of $748,159, to conduct additional community and stakeholder outreach and to provide additional design development services to complete the design phase, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Task Order No. 6 Under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore LLP (Fennemore) for Legal Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Task Order No. 6 under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore in an amount not-to-exceed $2,200, to provide legal services commencing on May 1, 2025, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 Under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore LLP (Fennemore) for Legal Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 under Letter Agreement No. 601 with Fennemore in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 to provide legal services commencing on February 1, 2025, extend the termination date from January 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
Approval of the City of Pleasant Hill Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Pleasant Hill’s GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $748,002 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Pleasant Hill, with a second (off-year) payment of FY 2024-25 funds on the one-year anniversary of the first payment.
Approval of the City of Hercules Calendar Years 2022 and 2023 Measure J Growth Management Program (GMP) Compliance Checklist
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of the City of Hercules’ GMP Compliance Checklist and payment of $554,631 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Local Street Maintenance and Improvement funds to the City of Hercules, with a second (off-year) payment of FY 2024-25 funds on the one-year anniversary of the first payment.
NEW ITEM: Countywide Emergency Evacuation Study (Study) – Approval to Release Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-03 for Development of the Study
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to release RFP No. 25-03 to solicit proposals from qualified consultant firms interested in providing assistance to the Authority with development of the Study.
NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Agreement No. 720 with Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) to Complete the Countywide Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project (Project)
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Agreement No. 720 with AMG in the amount of $1,501,283 to complete the Project, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for June 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
*Footnote: In accordance with Government Code Section 84308(b) and (c), no Commissioner shall accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than five hundred dollars ($500) from any party, or his or her agent, or from any participant, or his or her agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending before the agency and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered in the proceeding if the officer knows or has reason to know that the participant has a financial interest, as that term is used in Article 1 (commencing with Section 87100) of Chapter 7. Any Commissioner who received a contribution within the preceding 12 months in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) from a party or from any participant shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and the Commissioner shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use his or her official position to influence the decision.
A party to a proceeding before the Authority shall disclose on the record of the proceeding any contribution in an amount of more than five hundred dollars ($500) made within the preceding 12 months by the party, or his or her agent, to any Commissioner. No party, or his or her agent, shall make a contribution of more than five hundred dollars ($500) to any Commissioner during the proceeding and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered by the agency in the proceeding. The foregoing statements are limited in their entirety by the provisions of Government Code Section 84308(b) and (c) and parties are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.
ANY WRITINGS OR DOCUMENTS pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the Authority Board less than 72 hours prior to the meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the Authority’s website at www.ccta.net.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The public may comment on any matter on the agenda, or related matters not on the agenda. Please refer to the Teleconferencing Special Notice for ways to provide Public Comment. Public Comment is limited to three minutes (or other such time period as determined by the Chair), in accordance with the Authority’s Administrative Code, Section 103.4(b).
TRANSLATION SERVICES: If you require a translator to facilitate testimony to the Authority, please contact Tarienne Grover at (925) 256-4722 no later than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. Si usted requiere a un traductor para facilitar testimonio a la Authority, por favor llame Tarienne al (925) 256-4722, 48 horas antes de la asamblea.
ADA COMPLIANCE: This Agenda shall be made available upon request in alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (Cal. Govt. Code Sec. 54954.2). Persons requesting a disability-related modification or accommodation should contact Tarienne Grover (925) 256-4722 during regular business hours, at least 24 hours prior to the time of the meeting.
