CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE (APC)
COMMISSIONERS: Dave Hudson, Chair Maria Viramontes, Vice Chair Janet Abelson Susan Bonilla David Durant
Donald P. Freitas Federal Glover Brad Nix Julie Pierce Karen Stepper Don Tatzin
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Amy Worth, MTC Gail Murray, BART Joe Wallace, Bus Operators
AGENDA
(Full APC packet with backup is available at: www.ccta.net)
MEMBERS: Karen Stepper – Chair, Donald Freitas – Vice Chair, Julie Pierce, Don Tatzin, and Maria Viramontes
DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2008
TIME: 8:30 am.
LOCATION: Hookston Square, 3478 Buskirk Ave., #100, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
A. CONVENE MEETING: Karen Stepper, Chair
B. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public are invited to address the Committee regarding any item not listed on the agenda. Please complete a speaker card in advance of the meeting and hand it to a member of the staff.
C. MINUTES: Minutes of the APC Meeting held on April 3, 2008. ( Attachment-Action )
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:
1. Monthly Project Status Report. ( Attachment-Information )
2. Warrants Issued for Month of March 2008. This report also includes the summary of payroll and benefits costs by organizational unit.
( Attachment-Information )
3. Monthly Investment Report for March 2008. The Authority’s Investment Policy requires this report. ( Attachment-Information )
4. Quarterly Sales Tax and Investment Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2008. This is presented in accordance with regulations and the Authority’s Investment Policy, which requires that the Chief Financial Officer provide an analysis of the Authority’s portfolio including composition, credit quality, maturity distribution, and an analysis of sales tax revenues. ( Attachment - Action )
5. Internal Accounting Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008. ( Attachment – Information )
6. Annual Acknowledgement of Respect in the Workplace Policy. The Authority has an administrative policy to provide a work environment that encourages respect and freedom from harassment and discrimination. Employees and Commissioners are required to be briefed on the policy and sign an acknowledgement on an annual basis. ( Attachment - Action )
7. Authorization to Issue Request for Proposal for Construction Management Services for the Caldecott Tunnel Fourth Bore. The Executive Steering Committee for the Caldecott Fourth Bore has requested that the Authority seek proposals for construction management services in order to supplement Caltrans staff. ( Attachment - Action )
8. Consultant Agreement Amendments. Staff has identified a number of Consultant Agreements which have expired or are due to expire within the upcoming months. Staff seeks authorization to extend the terms of these Agreements. No other changes are proposed, and there are no financial implications to the amendments. ( Attachment - Action )
9. Authorization to Amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the East County Jurisdictions, Tri Delta Transit, BART and the Authority relative to eBART Ridership Development Plans. At its April 2008 meeting, the APC requested that staff report back on any action taken by any of the other entities included as parties to this agreement. ( Attachment - Action )
End of Consent Calendar
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
10. Legislation. Action may be taken on any item listed or on any legislation pertaining to the Authority’s legislative program. ( Attachment – Action to be Determined )
11. State Route 4 (e) Widening – Bailey Road to Railroad Avenue Project (Project 1403). Amendment No. 8 to Consulting Services Agreement #86 with Contra Costa County for Right of Way Acquisition Services. Staff seeks authorization to amend the scope of Consulting Services Agreement No. 86 for right-of-way acquisition to increase the contract amount by $55,000.
( Attachment - Action )
12. FY 2008-09 Salaries and Benefits Resolution. The Authority annually adopts a resolution which establishes staff salary ranges and benefits for the upcoming fiscal year. Resolution #08-01-A.
( Attachment - Action )
13. Preliminary Authority Budget for FY 2008-09. Staff will present the proposed preliminary budget for FY 2008-09. The final budget will be presented for APC approval in June, with adoption scheduled for the June 18th Authority meeting, following a public hearing. ( Attachment – Information/Comment )
14. Correspondence.
15. Other Business.
16. Adjournment to next meeting. The next regular meeting is proposed for Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 8:30 am.
Note: Please retain this packet for the Authority meeting. In general, complete back-up material is provided with the standing committee packets. The Authority agenda packet contains summary information only.
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*Footnote: "In accordance with Government Code Section 84308, no Commissioner shall accept, solicit, or direct a contribution of more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) 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 three 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 two hundred fifty dollars ($250) 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 two hundred fifty dollars ($250) 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 two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to any Commissioner during the proceeding and for three 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 Section 84308 and parties are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law."