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ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE (APC)

 

COMMISSIONERS: Charlie Abrams, Chair     Dave Hudson, Vice Chair        Janet Abelson           Susan Bonilla               Donald P. Freitas Federal Glover                Brad Nix    Julie Pierce                      Karen Stepper                         Don Tatzin                Maria Viramontes        

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:             Maria Viramontes – Chair, Karen Stepper – Vice Chair, Donald Freitas, Julie Pierce, and Don Tatzin

DATE:                     Thursday, October 4, 2007                     

TIME:                      8:30 am.   

LOCATION:           Hookston Square, 3478 Buskirk Ave., #100, Pleasant Hill, CA  94523

A.                 CONVENE MEETING:  Maria Viramontes, 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 September 6, 2007.  (Attachment-Action)

 

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:       

 

1.                  Monthly Project Status Report.  (Attachment-Information)

 

2.                  Warrants Issued for Month of August.  This report also includes the summary of payroll and benefits costs by organizational unit.  (Attachment-Information)

 

3.                  Monthly Investment Transactions Reports for August 2007.  State law, and the Authority’s Investment Policy require this report. (Attachment-Information)

 

4.                  Modifications to Existing Resolutions.  Consistent with Authority policy, appropriation resolutions may be modified to extend their expiration date or reflect actual construction bid amounts, or be terminated if the activity that was funded has been completed.  Recommended changes are summarized.  (Attachment - Action)

 

5.                  City of Martinez – Alhambra Avenue Widening Project (Project 1203).  The City of Martinez has requested a transfer of the balance of funds from design to construction.  Resolutions #05-08-P, rev. 1 and #06-08-P, rev. 1.  (Attachment - Action)

 

6.                  I-680 Auxiliary Lane Project – Amendment No. 2 to Consultant Agreement No. 199 with S&C Engineers.*   Staff seeks authorization to extend the term of Consultant Agreement No. 199 to June 30, 2009.  (Attachment - Action)

 

7.                  Quarterly Project Funding Plans – Major State Highways.  The quarterly report on the status of ongoing consultant project-related contracts as well as on key project funding issues is attached.  (Attachment-Information)

8.                  I-80/San Pablo Dam Road Interchange Improvement – Amendment No. 1 to Contract 212 with URS.* (Project 0702J).  Staff seeks authorization to amend Agreement No. 212 with URS for additional work related to expansion of the project limits to include the interchanges at El Portal and McBryde Avenue.  This amendment increases the contract amount by $443,030 for a total contract value of $2,163,030.  (Attachment - Action)

 

9.                  Contra Costa County - Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Treat Blvd. (Project 1219) - 90% Design Plans Peer Review Comments.  Staff requests approval of the peer review committee comments on the 90% design plans for Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Treat Blvd.  (Attachment–Action)

10.              Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to Attend 2007 CalPERS Educational Forum.  The Authority’s Administrative Code requires that the Executive Director report any costs for Authority-related training which exceeds $500.  (Attachment - Action)

End of Consent Calendar

 

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

 

11.              Legislation.  The state legislature has adjourned its regular session for the year and will reconvene in January. Staff will report on interim developments pertaining to issues contained in the Authority’s legislative program, such as:

·         Ongoing discussions regarding proposed amendments to SB 375 (incorporating a greenhouse emissions reduction component into Regional Transportation Plans);

·         Progress of statewide working groups in developing California Transportation Commission guidelines (also with the objective of incorporating a greenhouse gas emissions reduction component into the RTPs);

·         Impact of SB 717 (Perata) on STIP funds. This bill is currently on the Governor’s desk with support of the California Transit Association (see attached letter). The bill would provide more operating funds and less transit capital through the STIP (hence the reduction in STIP targets) but would improve the reliability of STIP targets for actual application of funds.

Action may be taken on any item listed or on any legislation or policy pertaining to the Authority’s legislative program.   (Attachment – Action to be Determined)

 

12.              State Route 24 - Caldecott Tunnel Improvement Project (Project No. 1698)

 

12.1            Project Status Report – Project staff to provide project activities report to the Authority since the last update presented in April 2007.  (Attachment-Information)

 

12.2     Amendment No. 2 to Consultant Agreement No. 175 with Parsons for On‑Call Engineering Services.*  Staff seeks authorization to amend Agreement No. 175 with Parsons for $5.5 million to provide additional final design services. (Attachment-Action)

 

12.3            Authorization to Seek RM-2 Allocation:  Staff seeks approval to apply to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for an allocation of Regional Measure 2 funds in the amount of $8 million for the final design phase.  Resolution #07-16-P. (Attachment – Action)

 

13.              Potential Contributions to  CalPERS to Pre-Fund Retiree Health Insurance Premiums – Presentation of Actuarial Study by Bartel & Associates.  At the September APC meeting the Committee requested additional information and clarification of the Authority’s plan and options related to the funding of retiree healthcare benefit costs.  The Authority’s actuary, Bartel & Associates, will present the accompanying information to the APC and provide clarification as needed.  (Attachment - Information) (Presentation at 9:30 am)

 

14.              2008 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) – Approval of projects to be submitted to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for inclusion into the 2008 STIP, and resolution of local support relative to the Authority’s sponsored STIP projects.  Resolution #07-17-P.  (Attachment - Action)

 

15.              Correspondence.

 

16.              Other Business.

 

17.              Adjournment to next meeting.  The next regular meeting is proposed for Thursday, November 1, 2007 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.

 

 

SHUTTLE SERVICE:   With 24-hour notice, a County Connection Link shuttle can be available at the Pleasant Hill BART station for the Administration & Projects, Planning, and Full Authority meetings.  To arrange for the shuttle service, call:  Danice Rosenbohm at 925-256-4722, NO LATER THAN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.  Con el aviso de 24-horas, una County Connection Link Shuttle puede estar desponible en la estacion de Pleasant Hill BART para las asambleas horaria. Para arreglar para el servicio de lanzadera, llame:  Danice Rosenbohm en 925-256-4722, NO MAS ADELANTE DE 24 HORAS ANTES DE LA ASSEMBLEA.

 

TRANSLATION SERVICES:  If you require a translator to facilitate testimony to the Authority, please contact Danice at 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 Danice 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 Danice Rosenbohm at 925-256-4722 during regular business hours, at least 24 hours prior to the time of the meeting.

 

*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."