JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday February 19, 2014 10:00 a.m. A simultaneous teleconference call will take place at: City Council Chambers San Jose City Hall – Tower Building Suisun City Hall 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Room #T1853 701 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City, CA San Jose, CA (see attached map) Placer County Transportation Planning Agency 299 Nevada Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room Auburn, CA AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance III. Report of the Chair IV. Minutes of the November 20, 2013 Meeting Action V. Consent Calendar [No items] VI. Action and Discussion Items 1. CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Name of Case: National Railroad Passenger Corporation () v. Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, Surface Transportation Board, Finance Docket No. 35790. Gov’t. Code Section: 54956.9(a) 2. Amtrak FY2014 Call Center Charges Action 3. Business Plan Update (FY 2014-15 – FY 2015-16) Action* 4. Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Project – Status Report Action 5. Legislative Matters/Governor’s Draft FY 14-15 Budget Action 6. Managing Director’s Report Info 7. Work Completed Info a. Capitol Corridor Annual Performance Report (FY 2013) b. CCJPA Annual Independent Audit (FY13) c. February 17, 2014 Schedule/Timetable Change d. Marketing Activities (November 2013 – January 2014) 8. Work in Progress Info a. Status of CCJPA Bicycle Access Program b. Oakland-San Jose Phase 2 Track Project c. Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Improvement Projects d. Positive Train Control Update e. Improvements to CCJPA Website and Automated Interactive Voice Response System f. Proposed Extension of Capitol Corridor Trains to Salinas g. Upcoming Marketing Activities

VII. Board Member Reports VIII. Public Comments IX. Adjournment. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., April 16, 2014, at City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., City of Suisun City, CA Notes: Members of the public may address the Board regarding any item on this agenda. Please complete a "Request to Address the Board" form (available at the entrance of the Boardroom and at a teleconference location, if applicable) and hand it to the Secretary or designated staff member before the item is considered by the Board. If you wish to discuss a matter that is not on the agenda during a regular meeting, you may do so under Public Comment. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes for any item or matter. The CCJPA Board reserves the right to take action on any agenda item.

Consent calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for discussion or explanation is received from a CCJPA Board Director or from a member of the audience.

* Approval of the business plan requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (11) of the appointed members.

The CCJPA Board provides services/accommodations upon request to persons with disabilities who wish to address Board matters. A request must be made within one and five days in advance of a Board meeting, depending on the service requested. Call (510) 464-6085 for information.

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MAP DIRECTIONS TO SUISUN CITY HALL

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Item IV CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

Regular Board Meeting

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors Minutes of the 91st Meeting November 20, 2013

The 91st meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2013, via simultaneous teleconference at City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City, California; at San Jose City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street, Room T1853, San Jose, California; and Placer County Transportation Planning Agency, 299 Nevada Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Auburn, California. Chair James Spering presided; Kenneth A. Duron, Recording Secretary.

I. Call to Order. Chair Spering called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

II. Roll Call. Directors present in Suisun City: Chair James Spering, Solano Transportation Authority (STA); Steve Cohn, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SRTD); Steve Hansen, SRTD; Xavier Campos, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA); Thomas M. Blalock, Rapid Transit District (BART); Gail Murray, BART; Robert Raburn, BART; and Jack Batchelor, Jr., STA.

Director present in San Jose: None.

Director present in Auburn: Keith Nesbitt, Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) (Alternate for Director Rohan).

Absent: Directors Jim Holmes, PCTPA; Susan Rohan, PCTPA (Alternate in stead); Dan Wolk, Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD); James Fang, BART; and Tom Radulovich, BART.

Directors Lucas Frerichs, YCTD, in Suisun City; Rose Herrera, SCVTA, in San Jose; and Zakhary Mallett, BART, in Suisun City, entered the meeting later.

Chair Spering led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Report of the Chair. Chair Spering noted his speaking engagement at the Train Riders Association of California event on November 2.

Director Frerichs entered the meeting in Suisun City.

IV. Minutes of September 18, 2013 Meeting and Item V.1. Consent Calendar. Chair Spering introduced the Minutes of the September 18, 2013 Meeting and the Consent Calendar. Director Batchelor moved approval of Item IV. Minutes of the September 18, 2013 Meeting and Item V.1. CCJPA Board 2014 Meeting Schedule. Director Murray seconded the motion, which passed by roll call vote. Ayes: 9 – Directors Spering, Cohn, Hansen, Frerichs, Campos, Blalock, Murray, Raburn, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Abstain from Item IV.1: 1 – Nesbitt. Absent: 6 – Directors Holmes, Wolk, Herrera, Mallett, Fang, and Radulovich.

Director Mallett entered the meeting in Suisun City.

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1. Capitol Corridor Annual Performance Report (FY2012-13). Mr. David Kutrosky, Managing Director, presented the draft Capitol Corridor Annual Performance Report for review, comment, and adoption by the Board.

Director Batchelor moved approval of Item VI.1. Resolution No. 13-12, In the Matter of Adopting the Capitol Corridor Annual Performance Report (FY2012-13). Director Frerichs seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: 11 – Directors Spering, Cohn, Hansen, Frerichs, Campos, Blalock, Mallett, Murray, Raburn, Batchelor, and Nesbitt. Noes: 0. Absent: 5 – Directors Holmes, Wolk, Herrera, Fang, and Radulovich.

2. Legislative Matters. Mr. Kutrosky provided an overview of proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service. Mr. Kutrosky advised no action was required. The item was discussed.

3. CCJPA FY2014 Amtrak Incentive Customer Satisfaction Program. Mr. Kutrosky requested that the item be continued to a future meeting. Chair Spering asked if the Board had any objection. The item was continued.

4. Routing Options for CCJPA Oakland-San Jose Phase 2 Project. Mr. Kutrosky presented the preliminary operating and related service data regarding potential routing options for Capitol Corridor service as part of the Oakland-San Jose Phase 2 Project.

Director Herrera entered the meeting in San Jose.

The following persons addressed the Board: Ms. Joan Malloy Mr. Mark Evanhoff, Letter from Union City is attached and made part of these minutes (sent under separate cover). Mr. Mike Barnbaum Mr. Don Frascinella Mr. Phil Abraham

The item was discussed.

Director Mallett moved approval of Item VI.4. That the Board direct staff to include the evaluation of the proposed re-routing of Capitol Corridor along the Mulford route as part of that pre-development work for the Oakland-San Jose Phase 2 Project. Director Campos seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: 12 - Directors Spering, Cohn, Hansen, Frerichs, Herrera, Campos, Blalock, Mallett, Murray, Raburn, Batchelor, and Nesbitt. Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Holmes, Wolk, Fang, and Radulovich.

5. Auburn Station Layover Facility Improvement Program. Mr. Kutrosky requested that the Board authorize funding and related agreements to install two 48 Volt power cabinets and deploy security enhancements at the Auburn Station Layover Facility. Mr. Kutrosky introduced John Wright of the CCJPA Planning staff to present an overview of the proposed project.

Director Cohn moved approval of Item VI.5. Resolution No. 13-14, In the Matter of Providing Authorization for the Auburn Station Layover Facility Improvement Program. Director Campos seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: 12 – Directors Spering, Cohn, Hansen, Frerichs, Herrera, Campos, Blalock, Mallett, Murray, Raburn, Batchelor, and Nesbitt. Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Holmes, Wolk, Fang, and Radulovich.

g:\CCJPA Board Meetings\2013\agenda14.feb final.docx 4 6. Wayside Safety/Security Fencing Program – Phase 2. Mr. Kutrosky described the request for authorization for funding and related agreements to implement the next phase of a program for safety and security fencing projects at multiple locations along the Capitol Corridor route. Mr. Wright provided a description of the proposed Phase 2 improvements.

Mr. Don Frascinella addressed the Board.

Director Mallett moved approval of Item VI.6. Resolution No. 13-15, In the Matter of Providing Authorization for the Phase 2 of the Capitol Corridor Safety/Security Fence Program. Director Blalock seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: 12 – Directors Spering, Cohn, Hansen, Frerichs, Herrera, Campos, Blalock, Mallett, Murray, Raburn, Batchelor, and Nesbitt. Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Holmes, Wolk, Fang, and Radulovich.

7. Procurement of At-Station Bicycle Facilities Program. Mr. Kutrosky described the proposed funding plan and budget for the procurement and installation of bicycle facilities at Capitol Corridor Stations.

Director Frerichs moved approval of Item VI.7. Resolution No. 13-16, In the Matter of Authorizing the Procurement of the Bicycle Facilities Program at Capitol Corridor Stations. Director Campos seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous roll call vote. Ayes: 12 – Directors Spering, Cohn, Hansen, Frerichs, Herrera, Campos, Blalock, Mallett, Murray, Raburn, Batchelor, and Nesbitt. Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Holmes, Wolk, Fang, and Radulovich.

8. Managing Director’s Report. Mr. Kutrosky presented a review of monthly service performance, highlighting the following: lower fuel prices, system fuel costs, analysis of final ridership reports, October performance results for ridership and revenues, the bicycle access plan, and Amtrak e- Ticketing program.

Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board.

9. Work Completed and 10. Work in Progress. Chair Spering invited questions or comments from the Board on Items 9 and 10. Director Raburn asked questions regarding July and October ridership impacts of strikes by BART unions and opportunities for bike access improvements.

Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board.

VII. Board Member Reports. Chair Spering invited Board member reports. Director Frerichs requested a review of track conditions and related signage at the Davis Station and the policy at all stations.

VIII. Public Comments. Chair Spering invited comment from the public. Ms. Patricia Haman addressed the Board.

IX. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 11:44 a.m. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., February 19, 2014, at the City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City, California.

The meeting was adjourned in memory of Andrea Laurette Mrotz.

Motion: CCJPA Board adopts the minutes of the November 20, 2013 Board Meeting.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 12, 2014

FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director, CCJPA

SUBJECT: CLOSED SESSION: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Name of Case: National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) v. Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, Surface Transportation Board, Finance Docket No. 35790. Gov’t. Code Section: 54956.9(a)

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 12, 2014

FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director, CCJPA

SUBJECT: AMTRAK FY2014 CALL CENTER CHARGES

PURPOSE To provide the CCJPA Board with an update on the disputed Amtrak Call Center charges in the FY 2014 CCJPA/Amtrak Operating Contract and provide direction to staff, as necessary.

BACKGROUND Pursuant to Resolution 13-10 adopted by the CCJPA Board at its September 18, 2013 meeting, the CCJPA and Amtrak executed the FY2014 CCJPA/Amtrak Operating Contract, yet withheld $1.26 million from the budget due to a dispute between Amtrak and the CCJPA for Call Center services for the Capitol Corridor service. Amtrak is holding its position that the CCJPA should include the disputed $1.26 million for Call Center services that Amtrak projects it will incur in FY2014 for calls it receives at its two national call center/reservation/call centers related to the Capitol Corridor service. CCJPA is not willing to pay this disputed amount as the CCJPA has retained BART to provide such Center Call services since October 2005.

Since then, Amtrak and the CCJPA staff have submitted filings with the US Surface Transportation Board (STB) that will review these filings and any subsequent relevant submittals (including the PRIIA Section 209 Policy for pricing of Amtrak-operated state-supported IPR routes) and make a decision that is binding to both Amtrak and the CCJPA. These proceedings with the STB and filings from Amtrak and the CCJPA were the subject of the prior agenda item under Closed Session. A decision from the STB is expected in the Spring or Summer, 2014.

There is no STB or judicial precedent interpreting Section 209 as applied, so it is very difficult to predict how the Board will handle this issue. Staff is projecting at least three basic decisions from the STB which will have varying responses from the CCJPA:

Potential STB Decision Possible CCJPA Response 1. Agrees with the CCJPA filing 1. Acceptable; no change to FY2014 Amtrak/CCJPA operating budget 2. STB submits a modified solution. 2. Acceptable (pending the amount proposed by STB); funds available to STB could require CCJPA pay Amtrak amend operating budget for FY2014 Amtrak/CCJPA operating contract for a portion of the requested $1.26 million that represents those call center support services that Amtrak provides to the CCJPA. 3. Agrees with the Amtrak filing 3. Three responses: (a) Accept STB recommendation and determine how to proceed with either (i) two call centers or (ii) terminate call center services with BART, transferring these services entirely to Amtrak OR (b) if feasible and authorized, unbundle operating contract services (i.e., operations, equipment maintenance, station staffing, call center) and outsource service to qualified service providers

g:\CCJPA Board Meetings\2013\agenda14.feb final.docx 7 The CCJPA has the capacity in its FY 14 budget to fulfill the first two scenarios and, without further details on the 2nd scenario (Modified Solution), are, in concept, acceptable to staff. As background, staff had offered a compromise similar to the 2nd scenario in its earlier discussions with Amtrak as part of the discussions on the FY2014 Operating Contract, whereby the CCJPA would pay for services that Amtrak currently provides to the CCJPA for support services (i.e., group travel, unaccompanied minors, special requests/mobility needs) to the primary call center services provided by the CCJPA/BART telephone information/customer services center.

The 3rd scenario, however, presents challenges to the CCJPA Board.

If the STB concurs with Amtrak and supports its position that the CCJPA must pay the fully disputed amount of $1.26 million, then the CCJPA Board will need to determine if it wishes to financially support two (2) call centers or to terminate its contract with BART to provide call center services to the CCJPA. However, if the CCJPA Board wishes to honor its commitment with BART for call center services, then the CCJPA Board and staff will need to explore options to the PRIIA Section 209 Policy. If an option(s) is feasible and authorized under federal and state statute, the CCJPA could make a decision to proceed with a procurement of contract(s) that would unbundle the current operating contract with Amtrak. Under this scenario, the CCJPA would seek bids from qualified service providers (including Amtrak) for, among other services, train operations, equipment maintenance, station staffing/services, and call center services.

This unbundling of certain or all intercity passenger rail (IPR) operations for state-supported Amtrak-operated routes is discussed in the PRIIA Section 209 Policy and has been of interest to Congress as well as potential service providers and state IPR agencies.

Prior to proceeding with this contract unbundling option, staff would need to perform its due diligence to ensure that the CCJPA has the authority and is within the institutional and legal frameworks, to unbundle and outsource the operation of the Capitol Corridor IPR service. The intent is to have the Capitol Corridor trains remain as an intercity passenger train service in the federal and state passenger rail network.

RECOMMENDATION The CCJPA Board may wish to provide direction to staff with respect to the alternative courses of action proposed on this agenda item.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 12, 2014

FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director, CCJPA

SUBJECT: CCJPA FY 2014-15 – FY 2015-16 BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE

PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to approve the CCJPA FY 2014-15 – FY 2015-16 Business Plan Update (February 2014).

BACKGROUND The Draft FY 2014-15 – FY 2015-16 Business Plan Update was released for public review on January 17, 2014. Public workshops for the Business Plan Update were held January 27-30. Comments received during the public review process, and any input, as appropriate, has been incorporated in the document. (A compilation of comments from the public and from the workshops were sent under separate cover.) Upon approval by the CCJPA Board, the revised business plan update will be finalized and submitted to the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) by April 1, 2014, in accordance with the CCJPA’s enabling legislation.

In summary, this Business Plan Update (sent under separate cover) calls for continuing the current service plan (30 weekday and 22 weekend trains); lays out an 10-year capital program of projects that is consistent with the CCJPA Vision Plan and CalSTA’s Rail Modernization Plan for the California High Speed Train Project integrated with regional connecting train services; and provides a streamlined, technology-supported marketing and communications program to raise the awareness of the Capitol Corridor “brand” as a viable transport alternative along the Northern California’s congested highway corridors.

The CCJPA’s funding request in the Business Plan for FY 14-15 represents a 8.6% increase for the FY 14-15 budget request (+$2.92 million) compared to the CCJPA’s FY 13-14 budget due to: (1) increased net operating costs of $2.57 million (+8.7%) from lower projected ridership and revenues; and (2) increase of $350,000 (+8.5%) in the administrative/marketing budget to support CCJPA’s management duties and functions to (a) ensure Amtrak’s pricing and the CCJPA operating contracts conform with the PRIIA Section 209 Policy and (b) provide staff resources to support the service planning and capital programming for an integrated California passenger rail network as part of the state’s Rail Modernization program.

The Business Plan Update focuses on maintaining the stellar on-time performance of the Capitol Corridor trains through (1) continued efforts with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Amtrak mechanical staff to reduce delay- minutes and expeditiously recover from unanticipated, infrequent service incidents (such as trespasser incidents) and (2) launch of passenger service amenities (such as improved bike access, website upgrades, and e-ticketing upgrades).

As presented in Section 3 of the Business Plan Update (“Operating Plan and Strategies”), the operating budgets for FY 14-15 and FY 15-16 should be considered draft and placeholders because the CCJPA is currently analyzing various service optimization options to determine if schedule changes could result in revenue and ridership increases and/or cost reductions. If net operating costs are achievable, then the CCJPA Board will take action to modify the operating budget and implement such schedule changes as part of its adoption of the FY 2014-15 CCJPA/Amtrak operating contract, which would be effective October 1, 2014.

RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the CCJPA FY 2014-15 – FY 2015-16 Business Plan Update and submit a copy of the Business Plan Update to the Secretary of CalSTA. (Approval of the Business Plan Update requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (11) of the appointed members.)

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BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of Approving the State Fiscal Year 2014-15 – FY 2015-16 Business Plan Update for the Capitol Corridor Service for the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority / Resolution No. 14-01

WHEREAS, the CCJPA staff have prepared a Draft FY 2014-15 – FY 2015-16 Business Plan Update (“Business Plan Update”), held a series of public workshops between January 27 and 30, and received comments, which, as appropriate, were incorporated into the draft document; and

WHEREAS, the Business Plan Update reflects a weekday train schedule of 30 weekday trains and 22 weekend trains, and outlines a capital funding strategy to advance the CCJPA’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that includes the CCJPA’s inclusion in the California State Transportation Agency’s (CalSTA) Rail Modernization Program, which seeks to advance the California High Speed Train Project and ensure integration of connecting regional passenger trains, and builds upon the success of previous award- winning marketing campaigns/programs to raise the awareness of the Capitol Corridor “brand”; and

WHEREAS, the CCJPA Board acting for and on behalf of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority has prepared for the CalSTA a Business Plan Update for the Capitol Corridor Service for State FY 2014-15 – FY 2015-16 in the form appended hereto; and

WHEREAS, preparation and submission of the Business Plan Update to the Secretary of CalSTA by April 1 of each year is mandated pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code 14070.4(b);

RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board does hereby approve and adopt the FY 2014-15 – FY 2015-16 Business Plan Update for the Capitol Corridor Service.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to CalSTA and Caltrans.

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ACTION: DATE: ATTEST: Ayes:

______Noes: Kenneth A. Duron Secretary Abstain:

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 12, 2014

FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director, CCJPA

SUBJECT: SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE 3RD TRACK PROJECT – STATUS REPORT

PURPOSE To provide the CCJPA Board with a status report on the Capitol Corridor Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Project.

BACKGROUND CCJPA has been engaged primarily with the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), the City of Roseville, and PCTPA, and to a lesser extent the City of Sacramento and SACOG, to develop the various design alternatives to be considered with the planned Sacramento to Roseville Third Main Track project. The goal of the Sacramento to Roseville 3rd Track Project is to add track capacity to allow for up to ten (10) round trips between Sacramento and Roseville. Over the course of more than a year, the CCJPA has been engaged with the consulting team for the project to develop design alternatives which will eventually lead toward initiation and completion of the environmental documentation process for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The anticipated level of documentation, respectively, for these environmental documentation processes is an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and an Environmental Assessment (EA). The CCJPA Board will be the lead agency for the EIR under CEQA and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will be the lead agency under NEPA.

A variety of design options along the existing route between Sacramento and the Roseville area have been considered which mainly involve on which side of UPRR’s track right-of-way would accommodate the planned 3rd track. To ensure operations of the UPRR are not degraded, the optimal location of the track is approximately 45 feet to the north side of the existing two mainline tracks.

In consultation with UPRR’s senior operations team, it was agreed that the optimal location for the Roseville Station would be the current location. This option appears to have the best overall operational performance with also the lowest estimated overall cost. Within the vicinity, the project team is evaluating the potential locations for layover facility/yard that does not jeopardize the operation of the UPRR’s Roseville Yard.

The design alternatives described above will be more fully discussed and analyzed as part of the environmental documentation process. The CCJPA anticipates that with the agreement of all the project partners, a Notice of Preparation (NOP), which launches the environmental documentation, will be initiated in approximately April 2014. An extensive public participation, with focus on the overall project corridor, in the City of Roseville, and the City of Sacramento, will be launched along with the NOP. This public participation process includes hosted meetings in the Roseville and Sacramento areas plus an extensive online presence with other tools and public participation opportunities for people to interact with the project on their own time.

RECOMMENDATION While this item is provided for information purposes, the CCJPA Board may wish to provide direction to staff with respect to the Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Project.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 12, 2014

FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director, CCJPA

SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

PURPOSE To provide the CCJPA Board with an overview of the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service.

BACKGROUND State Legislative Matters FY 14-15 Draft State Budget The FY 13-14 Budget directed the newly formed California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to form a workgroup to establish priorities for transportation expenditures and evaluate how government can best direct and assist in the development of high‑priority investments that will meet the state’s infrastructure needs. To that end, the CalSTA Secretary formed a stakeholder group to develop a plan titled “California Transportation Investment Priorities” (CTIP). The Governor’s Draft FY 14-15 Budget (released on January 9, 2014), using input from the CTIP team, recommends focusing on three areas: maintaining existing transportation infrastructure, modernizing rail, and supporting local governments as they implement sustainable community’s plans pursuant to SB 375.

1. CA Intercity Passenger Rail Operating Budget - The Governor’s Draft FY 14-15 Budget provides funding of $108.9 million to support the operation on the three intercity passenger rail routes (San Joaquin, Pacific Surfliner and Capitol Corridor), which is equal to last year’s FY 13-14 budget. The Governor’s draft budget may be updated as part of the May Revise based on Amtrak’s submittal of final FY 14-15 operating (and ridership and revenue) estimates which are expected from Amtrak in late March 2014.

2. Cap and Trade Auction Proceeds – The Governor’s Draft FY 14-15 Budget also includes revenues from Cap and Trade auction proceeds that are proposed to be invested in transportation projects/services:

a. $300 million for Rail Modernization —$250 million for the California High Speed Rail Authority to supplement previous allocations of $7.8 billion in state and federal funds to start construction of high speed train system in the Central Valley PLUS $50 million for Caltrans for allocation of competitive grants for existing rail transit agencies to integrate rail systems and provide connectivity to HST. b. $100 million for Sustainable Communities Strategies — Strategic Growth Council will allocate these funds to support investments towards the implementation of SB 375 sustainable communities strategies. Sample projects include: transit and transit‑oriented development that includes low‑income housing; active transportation; agricultural‑land preservation; and related planning.

g:\CCJPA Board Meetings\2013\agenda14.feb final.docx 12 State Legislation Select Committee on Passenger Rail (Senate and Assembly) On January 22, 2014, the State Senate Rules Committee approved the formation of the Senate Select Committee on Passenger Rail. State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) has been appointed as Chair of the Select Committee in recognition of her leadership in forming the committee. Other members of the committee include Senator Mark DeSaulnier, who will serve as vice-chair, and Senator Marty Block, Senator Anthony Cannella, Senator Cathleen Galgiani, Senator Jerry Hill, Senator Carol Liu, and Senator Alex Padilla. The first hearing of the select committee is planned for the Spring. Staffs from the CA IPR agencies have helped Senator Jackson’s office to formulate this select committee. Most notably, principles have been developed for the select committee to better understand the need for investment growth (from state and federal and local funds) to (1) maintain and continue the success of the state’s IPR services and (2) ensure investment also supports an integrated network with the other passenger rail services in the state – commuter rail and the planned HST system.

A similar effort is underway to establish a select committee in the Assembly.

AB 574 (Lowenthal) – Cap and Trade Revenues Investment Plan [CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT] AB 574 calls for investing cap-and-trade allowance revenues derived from motor vehicle fuels towards projects that reduce emissions from the transportation section. AB 547 embodies this transportation investment proposal that has been developed by the Transportation Coalition for Livable Communities, a group of state, regional and local agencies, which attempts to align with the Cap and Trade Investment Plan for FY 2013-14 through 2015-16 (prepared by the Department of Finance and Air Resources Board). This proposal will help local governments and regional agencies meet the AB 32 clean air objectives while implementing SB 375 and other regional transportation plans required by law.

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and reducing emissions from that source has been recognized in the Governor’s Budget and the Investment Plan for motor vehicle fuel-based Cap and Trade auction proceeds/revenues as a key priority. AB 547 help meet the transportation needs of interregional passenger rail services like the Capitol Corridor trains that will provide a vital link to livable communities. The CCJPA sent letters of support for this bill as it was presented to various Assembly committees. Status: Dead. Will not advance as a two-year bill.

AB 416 (Gordon) - Local GHG Emission Reduction Program [CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT] This bill would create the Local Emission Reduction Program and would have the Legislature appropriate funds from the General Fund providing grants and other financial assistance to develop and implement greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects in the state. The bill would require the State Air Resources Board, in coordination with the Strategic Growth Council, to administer the program.

The CCJPA would be considered an eligible recipient for these funds as it is a joint powers authority and could use these funds for initiatives and projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions though reduced vehicle miles traveled. Status: Dead. Will not advance as a two-year bill.

SB 628 (Beall) – Infrastructure Financing Districts – Transit Priority Projects [CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT] SB 628 will facilitate Transit Oriented Development (TOD) through Infrastructure Finance Districts (IFD) with priority investments towards transit projects. The bill can help California communities through this post- redevelopment era by allowing locally elected officials to develop and finance transit projects that would also meet the implementation goals of SB 375 (community sustainability planning) and AB 32 (state clean air goals). This bill would allow city or county officials who so choose to (1) develop Transit Village finance plans (2) create an Infrastructure Finance District, and (3) actually issue bonds for TOD development without separate local votes. g:\CCJPA Board Meetings\2013\agenda14.feb final.docx 13

SB 628 will provide local governments with the financial tools to help passenger transport systems like the Capitol Corridor trains to partner with the owners of train stations to enhance local economies, produce jobs and assist state environmental goals by initiating TOD. The CCJPA sent a letter of support for this bill. Status: Passed out of Senate and Assembly on Aug. 8. Not forwarded to Governor for enactment but rather was held over to be a two-year bill and is now the Senate floor for consideration.

SCA 8 (Corbett)- Local Transportation Sales Tax Threshold [CCJPA POSITION-SUPPORT] This Constitutional Amendment would provide that the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for the purpose of providing funding for local transportation projects requires the approval of 55% of its voters voting on the proposition. CCJPA Board sent a letter of support for this bill. Status: Held over as a two-year bill. Re-referred to Sen. Comm. on Approps.

SCA 4 (Liu) - Local Transportation Sales Tax Threshold [CCJPA POSITION-OPPOSE UNLESS AMENEDED] SCA 4 (Liu) was initially similar to SCA 8 in the purpose to reduce the voter approval threshold to 55% for the imposition, extension, or increase of a special tax by a local government for funding local transportation projects. CCJPA Board sent a letter of support for this bill.

However, SCA 4 was amended (August 28, 2013) to require: (1) at least 50% of any tax proceeds be spent on programs that support a sustainable communities strategy and (2) any proceeds for a state highway expansion project include funds for ongoing maintenance of this expansion project. Regional transportation agencies are concerned about state mandates on the use of local taxes in this amended version of the bill Status: Held over as a two-year bill. Re-referred to Sen. Comm. on Approps.

Federal Legislation FY2014 Appropriations In late 2013, Congress passed and President Obama enacted the federal appropriations bills for FY2014, which includes $600 million for TIGER program [an increase of $100 million over FY0213]. Applications for the FY2014 TIGER grants will be due in summer 2014.

FY2015 Appropriations President Obama is expected to release the Administration’s FY2015 budget in mid- to late February. Staff will provide updates on the federal FY2015 budget and process as more information becomes available.

Surface Transportation and Rail Safety Reauthorizations With the expiration of MAP-21 in October 2014 and PRIIA, the current railroad safety and Amtrak reauthorization, in October 2013, CCJPA staff has been working with APTA, AASHTO and other interested agencies to develop principles that will lay out the development of a 6-year $60-billion federal capital grants program (using new revenue sources) that would be distributed to state-supported IPR and HST services. At its Board of Directors meeting in December 2013, APTA adopted a MAP-21 reauthorization program for surface public transportation which incorporated a core program of principles for a federal high speed and intercity passenger rail program. The intent of these principles is to recognize the need for a federally-funded multi-year Rail Title for the reauthorization of PRIIA or MAP-21. The principles will also be presented to transportation leaders in the House and Senate as well as to the Federal Railroad Administration.

RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director to submit a letter(s) of support or opposition for actions relating to the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service, including modifications as provided by the CCJPA Board.

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Date: February 12, 2014

From: David B. Kutrosky

To: CCJPA Board

Subject: Managing Director’s Report – February 2014

TO BE PROVIDED UPON RECEIPT OF JANUARY 2014 SERVICE PERFORMANCE REPORT FROM AMTRAK

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 12, 2014

FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director

SUBJECT: WORK COMPLETED (February 19, 2014 Meeting)

PURPOSE To provide a report on work completed up to the February 19, 2014 CCJPA Board meeting.

BACKGROUND The following is a report on recently completed work:

a. Annual Performance Report (FY2013). Pursuant to the Resolution 13-12, CCJPA Board provided comments and adopted the draft Performance Report covering the Fiscal Year 2012-13 (October 2012-September 2013). Staff has modified the format of this year’s report to provide condensed, leaner document with targeted text, charts, and photos which was provided for production and

g:\CCJPA Board Meetings\2013\agenda14.feb final.docx 16 • Promotions: o Partnership to promote holiday travel with SF CVB o Oakland Raiders promotion concluded • Media Relations/Customer Communications: o Working with vendors to post Service Alerts to Twitter o Communications for Jan/Feb Tie Renewal Project Service Disruption completed o Business Plan Draft released

RECOMMENDATION For information only.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: February 12, 2014

FROM: David B. Kutrosky Managing Director

SUBJECT: WORK IN PROGRESS (February 19, 2014 Meeting)

PURPOSE To provide an update on work in progress up to the February 20, 2014 CCJPA Board meeting.

BACKGROUND The following is a report on work efforts currently underway: a. Status of CCJPA Bicycle Access Program. Retrofitting of the 8300 and 8200 cars in the Northern California fleet for bicycle storage and Positive Train Control hardware will be complete in May 2014 so that each Capitol Corridor train will have a cab/bike car (the 8300 series) and a coach/bike car (the 8200 series) in position #1 of each weekday train consist. This will nearly double the storage capacity for bikes on each train (from 15 to 29 spaces). For at-station bicycle amenities, the CCJPA is completing the funding request materials, specifically the environmental documentation, to obtain $556,000 from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to install the eLockers and folding bicycle rental systems. CTC action is anticipated no later than May 2014.

b. Oakland-San Jose Phase 2 Track Project. The CCJPA issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSOQ) for the Oakland to San Jose Phase 2 Track design and environmental process. After the interview process, CCJPA staff is currently in negotiations at this time with BART staff assisting with the normal audit of the top team’s compensation rates. A signed contract between CCJPA and the selected vendor is expected by mid-February 2014. The team will be responsible, on a task order issued basis, for leading the design and environmental effort for a series of sub-projects that will be part of the overall Oakland to San Jose Phase 2 track improvements.

c. Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Improvement Projects The CCJPA has been advancing work on the following CCJPA security projects: - Security Cameras at Capitol Corridor Stations: Staff has received a price quote from the vendor for preliminary engineering design for surveillance equipment to be deployed at the remaining seven (7) Capitol Corridor Stations. The budget approval and construction bid phase of this project scheduled for later this year. - Automated Ticketing Validation (ATV) Project: Mobile printers have been fully deployed on Capitol Corridor trains; both 10-ride and Monthly ticket functionality is fully operable via the eTicketing mobile devices (i.e., iPhones.) - Security Fence Projects: With the approval of Phase 2 2013 Fencing and Security Enhancements project, a total of 15,802 feet of fencing will be constructed along the Capitol Corridor Route in 2014. Agreements between UPRR and CCJPA have been finalized, with job walks completed by UPRR in January 2014. Construction bid phase scheduled for February 2014.

d. Positive Train Control Update. The Union Pacific's plan for PTC implementation remains the same in that the Los Angeles basin will be first, with the Northern California area next. Initial reports are that the implementation of PTC in the LA Basin has been delayed to third quarter 2015, putting PTC installation on the Capitol Corridor route sometime after the fourth quarter of 2015 or perhaps later. The Union Pacific is g:\CCJPA Board Meetings\2013\agenda14.feb final.docx 18 also studying the possibility of beginning an initial phase where both PTC equipped and non-PTC equipped trains would operate over the Capitol Corridor route together, as a way of testing the system. Possible challenges to the overall implementation of PTC include expected action by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding coordination of radio frequencies, and potential action by the US Congress to change the deadline date. A recent report by the Government Accounting Office has suggested that PTC installation could be delayed by a variety of technical and administrative challenges. However, the recent serious accident on the Metro North commuter railroad in New York has renewed the visibility of the PTC installation project.

Installation of the PTC equipment on the state-owned equipment is currently proceeding with all locomotives equipped and installation on cab cars underway (~80% complete). Completion is expected by April 2014.

e. Improvements to CCJPA Website and Automated Interactive Voice Response System. Staff has begun the procurement process to update the CCJPA website and improve the CCJPA train status web/mobile device application. Once a vendor is selected, it is anticipated that these updates will be done in 6 to 8 weeks (late Spring 2014).

f. Proposed Extension of Capitol Corridor Trains to Salinas. The results of the Amtrak and AECOM analysis of the initial proposed schedule between Sacramento, San Jose, and Salinas, is due mid to late February from Amtrak. Currently TAMC staff is seeking $18M in state funding through CTC for Salinas Station construction and a consultant has been retained by TAMC to work on the designs for the track and facilities associated with the Salinas Quick Start Rail project

g. Upcoming Marketing and Communications Activities – The following work is underway as part of the CCJPA’s FY2013-14 Marketing Programs: • Advertising: o Weekend 50% Offer will be promoted via radio traffic sponsorships, social media and online advertising, on board signs o Seniors Ride Half Off Midweek will be promoted via a print/online ad buy and social media, on board signs • Publications: o Annual Performance Report in progress • Promotions: o Oakland A’s, Sacramento River Cats – preparing for Spring promotion launches o 49ers – in discussions about cross-promotion o Feld Entertainment – in discussions about Disney on Ice promotion for Fall o Group Travel – bookings for spring increasing • Media Relations/Customer Communications: ongoing track work

RECOMMENDATION For information only

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