CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday June 16, 2010 10 a.m. BART Boardroom Kaiser Center 20th Street Mall 344–20th Street, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612 (see attached map)
AGENDA I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
III. Report of the Chair
IV. Minutes of February 17, 2010 Meeting Action
V. Consent Calendar Action 1. Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act Of 2010 2. Automated Ticketing Validation (ATV) Project: Revised Budget 3. Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) Upgrade Project: Revised Budget
VI. Action and Discussion Items (Executive Director) 1. Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Project: Design Plans and Environmental Documents Action 2. Reinvestment of Cost Savings from Bahia Crossover and Emeryville Track Projects Action 3. FY 10-11 General Advertising Contract Action 4. Proposition 1B – FY 10 Transit Safety/Security Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail Projects Action 5. San Francisco Ferry Building Security Camera Project Action 6. Security Lighting for Martinez Station Overflow City Parking Lots Action 7. Security Fencing for the Oakland-Jack London Square Station Action 8. Governor’s Proposed FY 2010-11 Budget/Legislative Matters Action 9. Train Service to Salinas [Transportation Agency of Monterey County Proposal] Discussion 10. Managing Director’s Report (Status of Service Performance) Info 11. Work Completed Info a. Business Plan Update (FY 2010-11 – FY 2011-12) b. Marketing Activities (March – May 2010) 12. Work in Progress Info a. Proposition 1A (California High Speed Train System) Connectivity Projects b. FY2010 Federal Railroad Administration High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail Applications c. Status of ARRA Federal Railroad Administration High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail Awards d. Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Improvement Projects e. Upcoming Marketing Activities
VII. Board Member Reports
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Adjournment. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., September 15, 2010 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.
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DIRECTIONS TO BART BOARD ROOM (OAKLAND)
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District - Board Room Kaiser Center 20th Street Mall - Third Floor 344 20th Street, Oakland, California 94607
DRIVING DIRECTIONS From the South Bay (San Jose/Fremont/Hayward) Take I-880 North Exit on Oak Street; turn right onto Oak Street Follow Oak Street as it turns into Lakeside Drive Follow Lakeside Drive to 20th Street; stay toward the left Bear right into Kaiser Center Parking Garage
From the East Bay (Vallejo/Richmond/Berkeley) Take I-80 West toward San Francisco Merge onto I-580 East toward Hayward Exit on Harrison Street, stay to the right Follow Harrison Street (which becomes Lakeside Drive) to 20th Street Turn right into Kaiser Center Parking Garage
CAPITOL CORRIDOR DIRECTIONS via BART 19th Street Station 1. From the North, get off Capitol Corridor at the Richmond Station, transfer to BART. Take BART to the 19th Street BART station. 2. From the South, get off Capitol Corridor at the Oakland Coliseum Station, transfer to BART. Take BART to the 19th Street BART station. AT BART: Take the 20th Street exit Walk 3 blocks east on 20th Street, toward Lake Merritt
From Kaiser Center Parking structure Mall Entrance on levels A, B, and E Accessible entrance for Persons with Disabilities is available from Level A Directions to the BART Board Room The BART Board Room is located on the 3rd Floor (Roof Garden level) of the Kaiser Center 2011I Street Mall. Follow signs In the Mall to the Board Room. From the ground floor, take the escalator or elevator to the 3rd Floor (Roof Garden level). Elevators are also located in the parking garage.
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Regular Board Meeting
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors Minutes of the 75th Meeting February 17, 2010
The 75th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Boulevard, City of Suisun City, California. Chair Jim Holmes presided; Kenneth A. Duron, Recording Secretary.
I. Call to Order. Chair Holmes called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m.
II. Roll Call. Directors present: Chair Jim Holmes, Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA); Bob Franklin, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); Keith Nesbitt, PCTPA; Christopher Cabaldon, Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD); Stephen Souza, (YCTD); Thomas M. Blalock, BART; Gail Murray, BART; Len Augustine, Solano Transportation Authority (STA); and Jack Batchelor, Jr., STA (in the absence of Director Spering)..
Absent: Directors Dean Chu, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA), James Fang, BART; Joel Keller, BART; Lynette Sweet, BART; and James Spering, STA (Alternate attended in stead).
Directors Steve Cohn, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SRTD); Roger Dickinson, SRTD; and Rose Herrera, SCVTA; entered the meeting later.
Chair Holmes led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Report of the Chair. Chair Holmes recognized VTA Representative Dean Chu’s return to the CCJPA Board. Chair Holmes welcomed Marcia DeVaughn, BART Deputy General Manager, as she fills in for CCJPA Executive Director Dorothy Dugger. Chair Holmes reported on the California Intercity Passenger Rail Agency Chair/Vice-Chair Visit to State Capitol and the Transportation Agency of Monterey County’s Request for Extension of Capitol Corridor Trains to Salinas.
Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board.
IV. Minutes of November 18, 2009 Meeting. Chair Holmes introduced the Minutes of the November 18, 2009 Meeting. Director Souza moved approval of the Minutes of September 16, 2009. Director Blalock seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 10 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 6 – Directors Cohn, Herrera, Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.
V. Consent Calendar. Chair Holmes introduced the Consent Calendar. Director Blalock moved approval of the Consent Calendar Item V.1. CCJPA Board 2010 Meeting Schedule: Revised, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 10 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 6 – Directors Cohn, Herrera, Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet. ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 3 Director Souza moved approval of the Consent Calendar Item V.2. Resolution No. 10-1, In the Matter of Approving the Revised Budget for the NEPA Program Level Environmental Assessment for the Planned Improvements on the Capitol Corridor. Director Blalock seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Blalock, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Abstain: 1 – Director Murray (Potential conflict of interest). Absent: 6 – Directors Cohn, Herrera, Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.
VI. Action and Discussion Items (Executive Director).
2. Governor’s Proposed FY2010-11 Budget/Legislative Matters. Mr. Kutrosky provided an overview of the proposed federal and state legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor service.
Director Blalock moved that the CCJPA Executive Director be authorized to submit a letter(s) of support or opposition for actions relating to the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service, including modifications provided by the Board. Director Murray seconded the motion as amended to support SB 409 (Ducheny – Department of Railroads with an amendment to update the 5 year plan every two years and to defer action on proposed Resolution No. 10-3, Support for Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act of 2010 to be placed on the California November 2010 General Election Ballot, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 12 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Cohn, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Herrera, Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.
1. Business Plan Update (FY2010-11 – FY2011-12). Mr. Kutrosky presented the proposed Business Plan Update, highlighting the sustained service levels, capital funding strategy, and marketing approach. Mr. Kutrosky described the extensive public outreach program and reviewed the general feedback received.
Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board.
Director Blalock moved adoption of Resolution No. 10-2, In the Matter of Approving the State Fiscal Year 2010-11 – 2011-12 Business Plan Update for the Capitol Corridor Service for the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority. Director Souza seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 12 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Cohn, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Herrera, Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.
3. Proposition 1A (California High Speed Train System) Connectivity Projects. Mr. Kutrosky provided the Board with a review of the list of projects to be submitted to Caltrans for nomination for use of Proposition 1A Funds for purposes of connecting with the planned California High Speed Train System.
Director Blalock moved adoption of Resolution No. 10-4, In the Matter of Approving the List of Projects in the Capitol Corridor and Funding Plan to Connect with the Planned California High Speed Train System. Director Augustine seconded the motion as amended to edit Exhibit 1, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 12 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Cohn, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Herrera, Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.
4. Security Cameras at Unstaffed Stations Project Contract. Mr. Kutrosky described background, conditions, needs, and options considered for the agreements necessary to implement the Capitol Corridor Video Surveillance (VSS) Project. ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 4
Director Cabaldon exited the meeting.
Director Blalock moved adoption of Resolution No. 10-5, In the Matter of Authorizing Staff to Enter into Contract for the Implementation of Security Cameras at Unstaffed Capitol Corridor Stations. Director Cohn seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 11 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Cohn, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Souza, Herrera, Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 5 – Directors Cabaldon, Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.
5. Results of December 2009 On Board Surveys. Mr. Kutrosky reviewed the results of the CCJPA’s December 2009 on-board surveys of customer satisfaction, highlighting the highest overall rating in the survey’s history despite the impacts of the economic downturn and reduced ridership and revenue levels.
6. Managing Director’s Report. Mr. Kutrosky advised the Board of the approval of three of the six Capitol Corridor sponsored projects for Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. He also presented a review of ridership and revenue performance, and projects under construction/development.
7. Work Completed and 8. Work in Progress. Chair Holmes invited questions or comments on Items 7 and 8. None were received.
VII. Board Member Reports. Chair Holmes invited Board member reports. Director Cohn advised the Board of recent meetings in the Central Valley for High Speed Rail and Regional Rail interests. Director Dickinson noted the potential for marketing opportunities with the upcoming Amgen Bike Tour of California May 16/17 in Davis and Sacramento. Director Nesbit noted the Amgen Bike Tour would be accessible by train to Auburn on May 16. Director Augustine requested information on the Authority’s Sacramento advocates and the apparent lack of familiarity by members of legislative staff with the CCJPA’s representatives. Director Blalock inquired if the traditional issues with the coordination of bridge lift interference with schedule adherence had been resolved. Director Batchelor advised that information from the firm of Shaw/Yoder will be available through the Managing Director. Director Souza remarked on the Amgen Bike Tour visits and opportunities presented by the growing visibility of the Tour.
VIII. Public Comment. Chair Holmes invited comment from the public.
IX. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 11:22 a.m. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., April 21, 2010, at the City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Boulevard, City of Suisun City, California.
Motion: The CCJPA Board approves the Minutes of the February 17, 2010 meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: LOCAL TAXPAYER, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TRANSPORTATION PROTECTION ACT OF 2010
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to adopt a resolution of support for the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act Of 2010, which will be on the November 2, 2010 general ballot.
BACKGROUND At its February 20, 2009 meeting, in response to a request from California Transit Association (CTA), the CCJPA Board adopted Resolution 09-2 which supported CTA’s effort to examine the feasibility of a statewide ballot initiative to protect transit funding. Efforts have advanced and three parties (CTA, California Alliance for Jobs, and League of California Cities) have been involved in a mega-initiative to protect transportation, redevelopment and other local services and are asking for support as the parties attempt to qualify the initiative. A signature collecting effort was completed in April 2010 and over 1.1 million signatures were submitted to qualify the initiative for the November 2, 2010 general election. The next step requires the parties to submit the final ballot language to the Secretary of State in June 2010.
The CCJPA’s involvement in this initiative is linked through its membership with the CTA. From a historical perspective, the Public Transportation Account (PTA), which finances the state’s transit capital and operating obligations, has lost a total of $3 billion in FY 2007-08 and FY 2008-09. Recently, the “gas tax swap” legislative package was enacted by the Governor in March 2010 and reduces funding to the PTA by 75% per year through the elimination of the state sales tax on gasoline. To offset this loss of gas sales tax revenues to transit, state sales tax on diesel fuel was retained and expanded. These sales tax receipts on diesel fuel are now the sole remaining funding source for state’s transit services including the Capitol Corridor and the other intercity passenger rail corridors.
Of significant concern to the CCJPA and other state transit agencies is that these new diesel sales tax revenues are not constitutionally protected and will be subject to raids and diversions as part of the annual state legislative process. This uncertainty jeopardizes the CCJPA’s ability to plan and implement its service expansion plans which in turn affects the CCJPA’s applications for current and future federal High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) capital grants to support the expansion plans.
The intent of the initiative is to provide the constitutional protections for the dedicated diesel sales tax funds while not imposing any detrimental impact on the State’s General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board adopt a resolution of support for the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act Of 2010, which will be on the November 2, 2010 general ballot.
Motion: The CCJPB adopts the attached resolution. ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 6 BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Support for Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, And Transportation Protection Act Of 2010 To Be Placed On The California November 2010 General Election Ballot/ Resolution No. 10-6
WHEREAS, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (“CCJPA”) was formed pursuant to State law to manage the Capitol Corridor public intercity passenger rail services in Northern California; and
WHEREAS, the CCJPA solely relies on funding from the State of California for operations funding with a majority of such State funding also providing capital investments; and
WHEREAS, in Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 the Governor of California and the California State Legislature diverted approximately $3 billion combined from transit programs and placed the funds instead into the State General Fund; and
WHEREAS, recent enacted legislation by the Governor in March 2010 eliminates, starting in FY 2010-11, the state sales tax on gasoline and retains and expands the state sales tax in diesel fuel to provide annual funding support for the CCJPA and other local transit agencies; and
WHEREAS, these new diesel sales tax revenues for state transit services are not constitutionally protected and will be subject to raids and diversions as part of the annual state legislative process; and
WHEREAS, the loss of prior designated state sales tax on gasoline and diesel funds plus the uncertainty associated with the new diesel sales tax formula jeopardizes the CCJPA’s administrative and operational funding as well as the ability to secure current and future federal High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail capital grants; and
WHEREAS, the voters of the State of California have repeatedly passed measures designed to preserve and protect transportation funds; and
WHEREAS, the California Transit Association, of which the CCJPA is a member, has joined a coalition of taxpayers, public safety, local government, transportation, business and labor, seeks to place the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act of 2010 before the voters of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the California Transit Association to have the public support of as many of its Public Transit System member agencies as possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board of Directors does hereby support the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act of 2010 that would preserve and protect funding for public transit investments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the California Transit Association.
ACTION: DATE: ATTEST: Ayes:
______Noes: Kenneth A. Duron Secretary Abstain: ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 7 Item V.2 (Consent) CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ______
MEMORANDUM
TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: AUTOMATED TICKETING/VALIDATION PROJECT: REVISED BUDGET
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to adopt a revised budget for the Automated Ticketing/Validation Project.
BACKGROUND Pursuant to CCJPA Resolution 09-05 (adopted September18, 2009), the CCJPA Board approved a budget of $1,750,000 for the CCJPA’s Automated Ticketing/Validation (ATV) Project and staff executed funding and services agreements to further develop the project. As the ATV project has advanced through the development process and the pilot phase for conductor field testing and revenue management, certain project elements require modification, or amendment based on input from the various project team members. Several recommendations have been made towards improving the revenue reconciliation process on both the handheld devices and the back-end system, and a request from our project partner to build an in-house quality assurance (QA) server to update and test software updates prior to full production deployment has been approved. Meetings with the vendor have resulted in consensus on some of the requested changes. The resulting changes have increased the total budget by $349,517. Staff has secured $350,000 in FY 10 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds to cover this budget increase. Provided below is the revised budget:
Project Budget Revised Budget Project Element (as of 9/18/09) (as of 6/16/10) Base 3-Year Agreement (3/08 – 2/11) $960,517 $1,265,517
Option Year 1 (3/11 – 2/12) Included Included Option Year 2 (3/12 – 7/13) Included Included Vendor TOTAL $960,517 $1,265,517
BART IT (Equipment Purchase and Support) $134,000 $169,000 Initial Project Total $1,094,517 $1,434,517
Project Management and Support $350,000 $465,000
Project Enhancements $305,000 $200,000 Project TOTAL $1,750,000 $2,099,517
Per CCJPA Procurement procedures, any changes in budget for CCJPA projects that exceed $100,000 or 10% of the total project budget require authorization and approval from the CCJPA Board of Directors. As such, it is recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the ATV budget that has been revised in conjunction the changes orders described above.
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the revised budget for the Automated Ticketing/Validation Project and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and development agreements for the Automated Ticket Validation Project.
Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached resolution. ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 8 BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS In the Matter of Approving a Revised Budget For the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority On-Board Automated Ticketing/Validation Project/ Resolution No. 10-7
WHEREAS, the CCJPA Board of Directors adopted Resolution 09-5 at its September 18, 2009 meeting, which established a budget of $1,750,000 for the CCJPA’s Automated Ticketing/Validation Project (“Project”) and staff executed funding and services agreements to implement the project; and
WHEREAS, funding sources for the Project included Caltrans Division of Rail and the State Office of Homeland Security (OHS); and
WHEREAS, the ATV project has advanced through both the initial development phase and pilot program, and certain project elements require modification, or amendment based on input from the various project team members; and
WHEREAS, such changes, as approved by CCJPA staff, have increased the total budget by $350,000 including the project enhancement budget, which will be used for future enhancements, as required and approved; and
WHEREAS, staff has secured $350,000 in FY 10 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds to cover these cost increases and establish a revised Project Budget, which is described below; and
Project Budget Revised Budget Project Element (as of 9/18/09) (as of 6/16/10) Base 3-Year Agreement (3/08 – 2/11) $960,517 $1,265,517
Option Year 1 (3/11 – 2/12) Included Included Option Year 2 (3/12 – 7/13) Included Included Vendor TOTAL $960,517 $1,265,517
BART IT (Equipment Purchase and Support) $134,000 $169,000 Initial Project Total $1,094,517 $1,434,517
Project Management and Support $350,000 $465,000
Project Enhancements $305,000 $200,000 Project TOTAL $1,750,000 $2,099,517
RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve the revised budget for the Automated Ticketing/Validation Project and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and development agreements for the implementation of the Project.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to Caltrans Division of Rail and Amtrak. # # #
ACTION: DATE: ATTEST: Ayes:
______Noes: Kenneth A. Duron Secretary Abstain:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: PASSENGER INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT: REVISED BUDGET
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to approve a budget increase for the Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) Upgrade Project.
BACKGROUND In 2008, CCJPA was awarded $750,000 in FY 08 Prop 1B transit Safety/Security funds from CalEMA to replace and upgrade the PIDS signs at stations along the corridor, and the CCJPA authorized staff to precede with the upgrades project pursuant to CCJPA Resolution 08-2. As such, staff entered into agreements with Amtrak to manage the RFP process and oversee installation.
As the project advanced from design to procurement, unexpected cost increases occurred with the manufacturing of these signs in accordance with the project team’s design specifications as well as an increase in quantity for these new signs based on feedback from the passengers. Staff has been able to secure an additional $100,000 in FY09 Prop 1B Transit Safety/Security funds to offset the cost increases, which revises the project budget to $850,000.
Per CCJPA Procurement procedures, any changes in budget for CCJPA projects that exceed $100,000 or 10% of the total project budget require authorization and approval from the CCJPA Board of Directors. As such, it is recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the PIDS budget that has been revised in conjunction the changes orders described above.
Status Update: New four (4) line PIDS signs are installed at 12 stations, with the remaining 4 installations to be completed by mid June. The software upgrade (Project Phase 2) will be completed within the same timeframe.
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the revised budget of $850,000 for the Passenger Information Display Sign Upgrade Project and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and development agreements for the Project.
Motion: The CCJPB adopts the attached resolution.
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BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the Matter of Approving a Revised Budget For the Passenger Information Display System Upgrade Project/ Resolution No. 10-8
WHEREAS, the CCJPA installed the Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) in October 2002, which provides real-time train arrival and departure information as well as other service and safety- related text and audio messages to Capitol Corridor passengers at stations; and
WHEREAS, CCJPA was the first Intercity Passenger Rail agency to install this type of passenger amenity in Northern California; and
WHEREAS, starting in March 2010, CCJPA began upgrading the existing equipment with larger signs that can display more information; and
WHEREAS, an initial budget of $750,000 was secured from FY 08 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds, which was authorized by the CCJPA Board pursuant to Resolution 08-2; and
WHEREAS, staff entered into agreements with Amtrak to manage the RFP process and oversee installation by the selected vendor; and
WHEREAS, the project has proceeded from design to procurement, and unexpected cost increases totaling $100,000 have been incurred due to the design specifications, increased quantities, and input from the passengers; and
WHEREAS, staff has been able to secure an additional $100,000 in FY09 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds to offset the cost increases, revising the project budget to $850,000; and
RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve the revised budget for the Passenger Information Display Signs Project for an amount not-to-exceed $850,000 and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and development agreements for the implementation of the Project.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to Amtrak and Caltrans Division of Rail.
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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: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE 3rd TRACK PROJECT: DESIGN PLANS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to authorize funding and related agreements to advance and complete the environmental documents and design plans for the Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Project.
BACKGROUND Previously the CTC had programmed in the State Transportation Improvement Program - Interregional Transportation Improvement Program (STIP-IIP) to the CCJPA $3.53 million for the purposes of a construction project related to a planned third mainline track between Sacramento and Roseville expanded Capitol Corridor service between Sacramento and Roseville. This programming has been pushed out each year due to the funding shortfalls in the STIP. At the time the programming request was made, specifications and costs for the project required to expand Capitol Corridor service were not fully developed and subsequently, issues with the State budget delayed the initial programming for these funds. These funds are now available in FY 2010/11. CCJPA staff, having had the benefit of working with both Union Pacific Railroad and Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) in the interim time period, has better defined the extent of the project improvements required to increase service between Sacramento and Roseville. The CCJPA, Staff Coordinating Group (SCG), and its partners in this effort (PCTPA and the City of Roseville) will use these funds to prepare design plans and environmental documentation for the planned track and station improvements required to increase service between Roseville and Sacramento.
CCJPA’s intention is to utilize these funds to develop design plans and complete all the necessary environmental documentation (both National Environmental Policy Act and California Environmental Quality Act - NEPA and CEQA, respectively) which is required for the project to become eligible for both Federal and State construction grants. Once the design/environmental phases are underway, CCJPA intends to apply in FY 2011 for future Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) funding grants which would be combined with existing State Proposition 1A and Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) funds already secured by CCJPA and Placer County, respectively.
The planned track improvements designed would include a third mainline track between Sacramento and Roseville, including an additional bridge crossing across the American River, and the potential relocation of the Roseville Station to a location which provides for more fluid passenger and freight rail operations. A complete public environmental scoping process, as required by NEPA/CEQA, will be required to study various alternatives, especially concerning the potential relocation of the Roseville Station. A complete design/environmental phase would be expected to take anywhere from 18-24 months.
RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into agreements necessary to secure funding for and implement the design plans and environmental documents for the Sacramento – Roseville 3rd Track Project for an amount not-to-exceed $3,530,000.
Motion: The CCJPB adopts the attached resolution. ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 12
BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the Matter of Providing Authorization to Obtain Funds For the Design and Environmental Documentation For the Sacramento to Roseville Third Track Project Resolution No. 10-9
WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”) approved programming in FY 10-11 of $3.53 million in the 2010 State Transportation Improvement Program (“STIP”) funding for the preparation of design plans and environmental documentation for the Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Project (“Project”), a project consistent with CCJPA’s adopted Vision Plan (2005); and
WHEREAS, CCJPA staff has consulted with the CCJPA Staff Coordinating Group (“SCG”), its partners Union Pacific Railroad (“UPRR”), Placer Country Transportation Planning Agency (“PCTPA”), and the City of Roseville to prepare the design plans and environmental documentation that would support the construction of the Project; and
WHEREAS, CCJPA staff will utilize these funds with UPRR to design the Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Main Track Project and the CCJPA will prepare environmental documentation for the project; and
RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby authorizes the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and related agreements to secure the CCJPA’s share of the funding for an amount not-to-exceed $3,530,000 and to prepare the design and environmental phases for the Sacramento – Roseville 3rd Track Project;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to the CTC, UPRR, PCTPA, the City of Roseville, 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: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: REINVESTMENT OF COST SAVINGS FROM BAHIA CROSSOVER AND EMERYVILLE TRACK PROJECTS
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to authorize reinvesting cost savings from the (1) Bahia-Benicia Crossover project towards a Track Improvement Program (Capitalized Maintenance) and (2) Emeryville Track Project for implementation of the CCJPA’s Wireless Network Project.
BACKGROUND Cost Savings from the Bahia-Benicia Crossover Project: The CCJPA was awarded two (2) funding grants (Bay-Area Regional Measure 2-$2.75 million; and State Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds - $4.75 million) totaling $7.5 million to complete the Bahia-Benicia Crossover project. Based upon the completion of the Bahia-Benicia Crossover Project in late April 2010 (including the typical subsequent 3-month project closeout invoicing process from the Union Pacific Railroad - UPRR), the CCJPA anticipates at least $3.5 million in remaining unexpended Prop 1B Intercity Rail Account funds. While reinvestment of these funds requires approval from the California Transportation Commission (CTC), in consultation with the CCJPA Staff Coordinating Group (SCG), the CCJPA would like to reinvest these remaining funds as follows:
1. $2.5 million for CCJPA’s Track Improvement Program of the existing track system: This program will supplement the incremental maintenance of way payments provided to UPRR through the Amtrak-derived formula currently funded in the CCJPA/Amtrak operating agreement. Components of this CCJPA effort are above and beyond current Amtrak formula-based railroad maintenance payments and include: replacement of switches; upgrades of signal equipment; extended track surfacing; and other track infrastructure upgrades. The benefits of these investments include: elimination of slow orders; reduced interference/delays from unscheduled maintenance from track crews; and improved ride quality. The UPRR dispatchers will have an expanded ability to manage and control train movements along the route, producing a more fluid railroad operation and improved service reliability.
This capital work, if funded with the cost savings, would allow CCJPA to continue the current track improvement/capitalized maintenance program which is nearly depleted of capital funding and will allow CCJPA to maintain the above 90% on-time-performance which has maintained ridership and revenue levels and high customer satisfaction during an economic downturn.
2. The remaining $1.0 million will be provided to Caltrans Rail for its discretion for use on the San Joaquin and/or Pacific Surfliner intercity passenger trains.
Cost Savings from the Emeryville Track Project: The CCJPA was awarded a $10 million grant in State Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funding to complete the Emeryville Track Project. Based on the completion of the project (on June 6, 2010), the CCJPA anticipates at least $5 million in remaining unexpended Prop 1B Intercity Rail Account funds will be available after final invoices are received. While reinvestment of these funds requires approval from the California Transportation Commission (CTC), in consultation with the CCJPA Staff Coordinating Group (SCG), and Caltrans Rail staff, the CCJPA would like to reinvest these remaining funds to implement an on-train wireless network system for the Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail fleet assigned to the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains.
ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 14 The CCJPA has been pursuing a wireless network system for some time and been involved in extensive testing, evaluation of business models, and even released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in May 2009. While responses to the RFQ and a final means of procurement were being evaluated, the CCJPA became aware that Amtrak was about to pursue a national procurement process. To ensure a consistent national wireless network standard platform, Amtrak has welcomed CCJPA’s assistance in going through the national procurement process which is now in its final phases. The ability to work under a task order through Amtrak’s national wireless network program will coincide when the final billing for the Emeryville Track Project should be completed in Fall 2010. At that point, presuming CTC approves the reprogramming of the Emeryville Track Project cost savings, the CCJPA would enter into a contract with Amtrak and, in turn, Amtrak’s selected vendor would begin the process of configuring and installing a wireless network on the Northern California Fleet. This wireless network would also ensure that the San Joaquins are also equipped with the same wireless network service. A complete installation will take upwards of seven months due to the maintenance cycles and availability of the fleet for installation. The wireless network will serve as a platform for not only implementing passenger internet access but also for future operational applications which will utilize the communications network.
RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the transfer of cost savings from: (1) the Bahia-Benicia Crossover project to continue a program of track improvements along the Capitol Corridor route; and (2) the Emeryville Track Project to implement a wireless network on the Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail fleet assigned to the Capitol Corridor trains (which includes the same fleet as the San Joaquin trains).
Motion: The CCJPB adopts the two attached resolutions.
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BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the Matter of Providing Authorization to Reprogram Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account Cost Savings From Bahia-Benicia Crossover Project To the Capitol Corridor Track Improvement Program/ Resolution No. 10-10
WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”) approved allocation of $4.75 million in State Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds for the Bahia-Benicia Crossover project (“Project”) out of a total budget of $7.50 million with the remaining $2.75 million being Bay Area Regional Measure 2 funding; and
WHEREAS, this Project has been completed and is awaiting final invoices and is expected to yield a cost savings of $3.5 million in Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds; and
WHEREAS, the CCJPA seeks to reinvest $2.5 million of these cost savings to implement Track Improvement Program with the remaining $1 million in cost savings to be available for the Caltrans Rail to be used at its discretion for the San Joaquin and/or Pacific Surfliner trains; and
WHEREAS, funding CCJPA’s Track Improvement Program would allow CCJPA to continue the current track upgrades that is nearly depleted of prior capital funding and which has allowed the CCJPA to exceed its 90% on-time performance standard and maintain high ridership, revenue, and customer satisfaction levels during the economic downturn; and
RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby requests that CTC to reprogram the $2.5 million of the $3.5 million in cost savings Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account accrued from the Bahia-Benicia Crossover Project to the CCJPA Track Improvement Program; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, should the CTC take action to reprogram these cost savings to the CCJPA Track Improvement Program, the CCJPA Board hereby authorizes the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and related agreements to implement the CCJPA’s Track Improvement Program for an amount not-to-exceed the reprogrammed amount of funds;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to the CTC and Caltrans.
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ACTION: DATE: ATTEST: Ayes:
______Noes: Kenneth A. Duron Secretary Abstain:
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BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the Matter of Providing Authorization to Reprogram Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account Cost Savings From Emeryville Station Track Project To the Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail Wireless Network Program/ Resolution No. 10-11
WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”) approved allocation of $10 million in State Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds for the Emeryville Track project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, this Project is complete and is expected to yield a cost savings of approximately $5 million in Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds; and
WHEREAS, CCJPA seeks to reinvest such cost savings towards the installation of a wireless on-train network which would function on both the Capitol Corridor and the San Joaquins Intercity Passenger Rail services; and
WHEREAS, CCJPA has been and continues to be directly involved with Amtrak’s national procurement to select a wireless network vendor who can, once selected, install a wireless network on the Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail fleet assigned to the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquins trains; and
RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby requests that CTC reprogram the $5 million in cost savings Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account accrued from the Emeryville Track Project to install a wireless network on the Northern California intercity passenger rail fleet assigned to the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, should the CTC take action to reprogram these cost savings to the Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail Wireless Network Program, the CCJPA Board hereby authorizes the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and related agreements to implement the CCJPA’s share of the Wireless Network Program for an amount not-to- exceed the reprogrammed amount of funds;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to the CTC, Amtrak, 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: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger
SUBJECT: CCJPA FY 10-11 GENERAL ADVERTISING CONTRACT
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to authorize staff to enter into the necessary agreements to develop and implement the Capitol Corridor advertising program for FY 10-11 (July 2010 – June 2011).
BACKGROUND As part of its marketing program for FY 10-11, the CCJPA plans to retain the services of advertising and marketing agencies to support the CCJPA’s FY 10-11 marketing plan. In the past, CCJPA retained an advertising agency to assist with specific campaigns such as these, as well as general market advertising to reach a wider audience. For current fiscal year (FY 09-10) CCJPA engaged in a competitive bid process and retained an advertising agency for support of the Kids Ride Free on Weekends and Seniors Ride Half-Off Midweek campaigns.
For FY 10-11, staff is seeking authorization to get a head start on securing a general advertising contract. Staff will only enter into a contract once the FY 10-11 state budget has been enacted and an allocation funding letter has been transmitted to the CCJPA. To that end, staff intends to maximize cost efficiencies and workflow production and will retain an advertising agency to develop new creative and lead campaign efforts for general market advertising during the summer months prior to the September 15, 2010 CCJPA Board meeting. This pre- approved spending authorization will allow the CCJPA to continue its advertising and marketing promotions during the busy summer months. The budget is expected to be a maximum of $500,000 which will include full advertising agency services such as creative development, media recommendations and purchasing, and campaign oversight.
Upon authorization by the CCJPA Board, the plan is to have staff draft a Request for Proposal (RFP) and seek out competitive bids for the work. A contract with the selected vendor will only occur once the CCJPA has received a FY 10-11 State funding allocation from Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H).
Because the budget for the FY 10-11 Advertising contract exceeds $100,000, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the CCJPA, staff seeks authorization from the CCJPA Board to proceed.
As usual, staff will provide periodic updates on the FY 10-11 marketing program (including promotions, campaigns, public informational items, et al).
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board authorize staff to proceed with a Request for Proposals for advertising services for an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 to support the Capitol Corridor’s FY 10-11 Advertising program, and to enter into any related agreements for advertising activities to support the program, subject to the allocation of State funds to support the CCJPA FY 10-11 budget.
Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached resolution.
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BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the Matter of Authorizing Staff to Enter into Contract For Advertising Services to Support The Capitol Corridor FY 10-11 General Advertising Program / Resolution No. 10-12
WHEREAS, the CCJPA has identified the need for a general market advertising program and new creative assets (“Program”) for FY 10-11, the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Program will promote travel aboard trains with available capacity; and
WHEREAS, the CCJPA seeks to be proactive and begin the process of retaining the services of a full- service advertising agency to oversee and execute all aspects of the Program; and
WHEREAS, the CCJPA has identified a budget of $500,000 for the Program and will seek out advertising proposals in a competitive bid process in accordance with CCJPA procurement procedures; and
WHEREAS, the CCJPA will only enter into a contract with the selected vendor when the CCJPA receives the FY 10-11 State funding allocation from Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H).
RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve the FY 10-11 Program budget of an amount not to exceed $500,000;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPB hereby authorizes the Executive Director or her designee to enter into an agreement with an advertising agency to oversee the FY 10-11 Program, to raise the awareness of the Capitol Corridor Service and grow ridership, subject to the CCJPA’s receipt of the FY 10-11 State funding allocation from Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H).
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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: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: PROPOSITION 1B – FY 10 TRANSIT SAFETY/SECURITY INTERCITY PASSENGER/ COMMUTER RAIL PROJECTS
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to adopt the governing body resolution as part of securing funds from the FY 10 Proposition 1B California Transit Security Grant Program – Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail Account.
BACKGROUND Proposition 1B, passed by the state’s voters in November 2006, includes $1 billion from the Transit Security and Safety Account. Within this account, $150 million (15%) was set aside for the state’s intercity passenger rail system plus two commuter rail services (Metrolink in Southern California and Altamont Commuter Express (ACE)). The enactment of the State Budget Act of FY 2009-10 provides an appropriation of $101 million for transit security (similar to the appropriation for FY 09). Of the total amount, $15 million is available in FY 10 to be allocated by the State Office of Homeland Security (OHS) to the California Transit Security Grant Program - Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail (CTSGP-IPCR) for transit security/safety and disaster preparedness.
In collaboration with the other four services in the CTSGP-IPCR (Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA)/Metrolink, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC)/ACE, and Caltrans/San Joaquins and Pacific Surfliner), the funding split developed for FY 09 was applied to the FY 10 appropriation, and an additional $163,781 was made available to CCJPA which will be applied towards the installation of fencing and signage along the right of way and at Capitol Corridor stations. This provides the CCJPA with a FY 10 budget of $2,063,781, which will be used for the following eligible projects:
A. Capitol Corridor Automated Ticket Validation (ATV) Project – $350,000 (Also referenced in the Consent Item V.2) B. Installation of Fencing and Signage along Right of Way and at Capitol Corridor Stations– $563,781 C. Capitol Corridor Security Operations Command Center – $600,000 (Reinstated from prior year) D. Security Camera Installation at Capitol Corridor Stations – $350,000 (Approved at 2/17/ 2010 CCJPA Board meeting) E. Wireless Network Development for Capitol Corridor Intercity Passenger Rail Service – $200,000
As part of the guidelines for the CTSGP-IPCR, CalEMA requires that each agency adopt a governing body resolution identifying the officials from each agency that can be authorized to act on behalf of the agency to receive the transit security funds from OHS.
RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board adopt the governing body resolution as part of securing funds from the California Emergency Management Agency for the FY 10 Proposition 1B California Transit Security Grant Program – Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail Account.
Motion: The CCJPB adopts the attached resolution.
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In the Matter of Providing Authorization to Obtain FY10 Funds From the State of California Emergency Management Agency Resolution No. 10-13
WHEREAS, Proposition 1B (“Prop 1B”), titled the “Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006,” was passed by the state’s voters on November 7, 2006 and provides $19.925B in general obligation bonds that will become available through annual enactment by the Legislature for improvements to the state’s transportation network; and
WHEREAS, one of those funding accounts established in Proposition 1B was $1 billion from the Transit Security and Safety Account, of which, $150 million was set aside for the state’s intercity passenger rail system and Metrolink commuter trains in Southern California and Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) trains in Northern California; and
WHEREAS, these Prop 1B transit safety and security funds for intercity passenger and commuter rail trains have been named “California Transit Security Grant Program - Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail” (“CTSGP-IPCR”) and are to allocated by California Emergency Management Agency (“CalEMA”); and
WHEREAS, CCJPA has developed a list of eligible projects for the Capitol Corridor for its share of FY 2009-10 appropriations of $2,063,781 from CalEMA listed below:
Capitol Corridor Automated Ticket Validation (ATV) Project – $350,000 Installation of Fencing and Signage along Right of Way and at Capitol Corridor Stations– $563,781 Capitol Corridor Security Operations Command Center – $600,000 Security Camera Installation at Capitol Corridor Stations – $350,000 Wireless Network Development for Capitol Corridor Intercity Passenger Rail Service – $200,000
WHEREAS, CalEMA requires that the governing body of each recipient agency adopt a resolution authorizing the person or persons who may enter into agreements with CalEMA on behalf of the governing body; and
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority that the Executive Director or Managing Director are hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance provided by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security.
Certification
I, Kenneth A. Duron, duly appointed and Secretary of the Board of Directors do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority on the day of , 2010
______Signature Date
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: SAN FRANCISCO FERRY BUILDING SECURITY CAMERA PROJECT
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to authorize funding and related agreements with Amtrak to install security cameras at the Ferry Building Bus Station located in San Francisco.
BACKGROUND In an effort to improve the safety and security for our passengers, the CCJPA, working with Amtrak, has identified the need to install a video surveillance system at the San Francisco Ferry Building Bus Station. The surveillance system will provide station agents the ability to monitor the surrounding areas for safety and can also show them when buses are arriving or departing without the agent leaving the counter.
The surveillance system will consist of several cameras using a wired solution (T1, DSL) to deliver digital images to an onsite digital video recorder (DVR). If an incident were to occur, digital video footage of the incident would be available to review both onsite as well as via remote access, and if necessary, physically retrieved from the DVR. It is anticipated that within two years time, these digital images will be fed directly (in real time) to equipment and personnel at a Security Operations Center (at a located to be determined).
CCJPA’s funding commitment for this project is $150,000, which is available via FY08 Prop1B Transit Safety/Security Funds provided through the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA).
CCJPA can fund this project directly through Amtrak, which currently has an open contract with a system integrator installing surveillance equipment at other Amtrak-staffed stations along the San Joaquin Corridor. Once funding authorization has been provided to Amtrak, project completion can occur within a 6-9 month timeframe.
RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee enter into agreements with Amtrak to install video surveillance equipment at the San Francisco Ferry Building Station for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.
Motion: The CCJPB adopts the attached resolution.
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BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the Matter of Providing Authorization for the Installation of Security Cameras at the San Francisco Ferry Building/ Resolution No. 10-14
WHEREAS, the CCJPA and Amtrak have identified a need for increased security at the Ferry Building Station in San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the installation of a security camera system at the San Francisco Ferry Building Station (“Project’) will meet the objective of increased security for passengers, equipment and facilities alike; and
WHEREAS, the CCJPA has secured $150,000 in FY08 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds from the California Emergency Management Agency funds for the installation of the Project; and
WHEREAS, staff, upon authorization, will enter into agreements with Amtrak to manage the RFP process and oversee installation of the Project by the selected vendor; and
RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve a budget of $150,000 for the installation of the Project and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and development agreements for the implementation of the Project.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to Amtrak, and Caltrans Division of Rail.
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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: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: SECURITY LIGHTING FOR MARTINEZ STATION OVERFLOW CITY PARKING LOTS
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to authorize funding and secure agreements with the City of Martinez to provide security lighting and related upgrades at City-owned parking lots that will be used by passengers accessing the Martinez Station.
BACKGROUND CCJPA staff is currently working with the City of Martinez (“the City”) to secure overflow parking for patrons at Martinez Station. Parking at Martinez Station is often challenging for patrons as the regular lot quickly fills to capacity by 7AM on most days. Patrons are often required to find parking at risk to personal safety and private property alike. The nearest available parking is the East Bay Parks District lot, which is not adequately lit, nor patrolled. In addition, any patrons not able to retrieve their vehicles prior to 10PM nightly are subject to citation and vehicle removal by the East Bay Parks District that wishes to discourage loitering on park property after hours.
The City of Martinez has several surface parking lots that are currently available to the Martinez public for general use parking. The City has identified two (2) parking lots adjacent to the Regional Parks: bocce facility and baseball diamond areas. These lots are within 1000 feet of Martinez Station and comprise a total of forty-five (45) spaces, with adequate walkways connecting parking areas with the train station. In addition, patrons will be able to park overnight without risk of citation or vehicle removal, and the Martinez Police Department will patrol the areas regularly.
CCJPA has secured $100,000 in FY08 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Funds allocated by the California Emergency Management Agency (“CalEMA”) and will assist the City of Martinez in the installation of lighting and pavement striping and related upgrades at these two City-owned parking lots. CCJPA will also work with Amtrak to install adequate signage directing patrons both to and from the overflow parking locations.
Upon receiving authorization and approval to enter into contracts with the City of Martinez, it is anticipated that all work can be completed within a six-month (6) timeframe.
RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into agreements with the City of Martinez for an amount not-to-exceed $100,000 to install security lighting and related upgrades at City-owned overflow parking lots for use by passengers accessing the Martinez Station.
Motion: The CCJPB adopts the attached resolution.
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BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the Matter of Providing Authorization for the Security Lighting and Related Upgrades at Overflow Parking Lots For Passengers Accessing the Martinez Train Station/ Resolution No. 10-15
WHEREAS, the parking at Martinez Station is utilized to capacity, and additional parking in the area is secured at risk to personal safety and private property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Martinez has identified two parking lots that can be used as overflow parking for the train station and have adequate walkways connecting these parking areas with the train station;
WHEREAS, such supplemental parking lots will allow passengers to park overnight without risk of citation or vehicle removal and such lots will routinely be patrolled by the City of Martinez Police Department; and
WHEREAS, CCJPA has secured $100,000 in FY08 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Funds allocated by the California Emergency Management Agency; and
WHEREAS, CCJPA will use these funds to enter into an agreement with the City of Martinez to install lighting and pavement striping and related upgrades at these two City-owned parking lots; and
RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby authorizes the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and related agreements with the City of Martinez for an amount not-to-exceed $100,000 to install security lighting related upgrades at City-owned overflow parking lots for use by passengers accessing the Martinez Station; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to Amtrak, Caltrans Division of Rail and the City of Martinez.
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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: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: SECURITY FENCING FOR THE OAKLAND-JACK LONDON SQUARE STATION
PURPOSE For the CCJPA Board to authorize funding and related agreements to implement fencing and other security improvement measures at or around the Oakland-Jack London Square Station.
BACKGROUND A working group has been established consisting of CCJPA staff, Amtrak, the Port/City of Oakland, Union Pacific Railroad, and Caltrans Rail to improve safety and security for patrons using the Oakland- Jack London Square (JLS) Station. Currently a cyclone fence (approximately 1700 feet in length) runs along the Embarcadero West opposite the Jack London Station in Oakland and is continually in disrepair. Upon replacement and repair, it has been repeatedly damaged. This damage to the fence has occurred over the years, and in several areas the fence is currently missing sections or laid flat on the ground. Trespassers routinely enter the railroad right of way where the fence has been compromised, crossing live tracks to access the platform or train station and areas of business or residence on the other (east) side of the JLS Station. This constitutes a significant public safety issue and action is required immediately to maintain safety and security at Jack London Station and to avoid disruptions to train (passenger and freight) service from such trespassing actions.
As part of the working group’s duties, the CCJPA has secured $250,000 in available FY08 and FY09 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds provided through the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) to finance security improvements at the JLS Station, including the installation of more durable, hardened security fencing. In addition, surveillance equipment will be installed on the platform and the overhead walkway adjacent to the station so as to monitor any vehicle intrusion or trespasser activity along the railroad right of way.
RECOMMENDATION The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into agreements to install implement fencing and other security improvement measures at or around the Oakland-Jack London Square Station for an amount not-to-exceed $250,000.
Motion: The CCJPB adopts the attached resolution.
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BEFORE THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In the Matter of Providing Authorization for the Installation of Fencing and Other Security Improvement Measures at the Oakland Jack London Square Station/ Resolution No. 10-16
WHEREAS, the current cyclone fence of approximate length of 1700 feet along the Embarcadero West opposite the Oakland-Jack London Station (“Station”) has been in disrepair; and
WHEREAS, upon replacement and repair, it has been repeatedly damaged; and
WHEREAS, the damage to the fence has resulted in missing sections where trespassers routinely enter the railroad right of way to access the platform or Station or businesses or residences on the other side of the Station; and
WHEREAS, such unauthorized crossings constitute a significant public safety issue and action is required immediately to maintain safety and security at Station and to avoid disruptions to passenger and freight train service from such trespassing actions; and
WHEREAS, a working group has been established consisting of CCJPA staff, Amtrak, the Port/City of Oakland, Union Pacific Railroad, and Caltrans Rail to address these safety and security issues at the Station; and
WHEREAS, installing more durable fencing, surveillance equipment and other security measures will also serve to enhance safety and security in the area,
WHEREAS, the CCJPA has secured $250,000 in FY08 and FY09 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds provided through the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) to finance such security improvements at the Station; and
RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve a budget of $250,000 for the installation of fencing and other security measures at the Oakland-Jack London Square Station and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and development agreements for the implementation of such security measures.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to Amtrak, Caltrans Division of Rail, Union Pacific Railroad and the City of Oakland.
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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: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
PURPOSE To provide the CCJPA Board with an overview of the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor Service.
BACKGROUND Legislative Matters
State Legislative Matters Gas Tax Swap and FY 2010-11 Budget May Revise On March 22, 2010 the Governor signed three interrelated bills (ABx8 6, ABx8 9, and SB 70), which included the Assembly’s plan to retain the current diesel sales tax rate (4.75%) and increase it by 1.75% for a new rate of 6.50%. These enhanced diesel sales tax revenues would be deposited into the Public Transportation Account (PTA) and provide a steady stream of funds to local transit agencies and fully- fund the annual costs for the Capitol Corridor and other state Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) services starting in FY 2012-13 (operations, staffing, marketing, and equipment renovations). This enacted legislation will provide the CA IPR Program with operating funds for existing service levels plus planned service expansions. Capital funding for the CA IPR Program from the state will be provided from prior voter-approved propositions (1A-High Speed Rail and 1B-Infrastructure) plus limited annual programming from a reduced State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) due to the enactment of gas tax swap legislative package. Just as importantly, now California meets the key mandates for the FRA's FY2010 and future capital grants: (1) a commitment of state operating funds to support any current or future IPR services and (2) at least a 20% non-federal match via state funds from propositions 1A and 1B and/or the STIP.
On May 14, 2010, the Governor released his May Revision to the 2010-11 State Budget with an estimated budget gap of $19.1 billion, comprised of current year/FY 09-10 shortfall of $7.7 billion plus a budget year/FY 10-11 shortfall of $10.2 billion and a modest reserve of $1.2 billion. With respect to the State’s IPR operations, a $129 million appropriation is expected from the built-up balance in the PTA for FY 10- 11. (A similar amount of operating funds is expected for the CA IPR Program in FY 11-12.)
NOTE: Beginning in FY 12-13, 25% of the revenues from the expanded diesel sales tax in the PTA will be appropriated to the CA IPR Program as well as other traditional PTA expenditures (CPUC, CTC, ITS). Non-Article XIX funds which are derived from the sale of documents and miscellaneous services to the public were also dedicated to the IPR to ensure full funding. The May Revise proposes to transfer the $72.2 million of Non-Article XIX funds that have materialized for FY 10-11 from the Motor Vehicle Account to the General Fund. This should not have an impact on the IPR in the FY 10-11 budget year.
ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 28 SB 409 (Ducheny) – Department of Railroads [CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT] This bill as amended will require the High Speed Rail Authority to prepare a 5-year Strategic Rail Connectivity Plan, which will identify improved linkages within the passenger rail system. The first plan will be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by September 1, 2011 and every 5 years afterwards.
CCJPA sent a letter to the author seeking amendments to make the Connectivity Plan an element of the state's comprehensive transportation planning and programming process, known as the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The letter requests that the term of the connectivity plan be maintained at 5 years but that it should be updated every 2 years to be synchronized with the STIP, which will then be incorporated into the State’s Rail Plan. The author has not responded directly to the CCJPA regarding this letter. Status: Amended in Senate on January 26, 2010.
Federal Legislation FFY2011 Appropriations A joint letter from the California Intercity Passenger Rail Agencies was sent to the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee requesting funding levels in the upcoming federal year (FY2011) for various high speed and intercity passenger rail (HSIPR) efforts. Noteworthy were the following requests: at a minimum match the $2.5 billion set forth in the FY2010 appropriations for the FRA’s HSIPR capital grants program; expand on the $50 million FY2010 appropriation for the Positive Train Control (PTC) with a request of $100 million; support for an Amtrak FY2011 appropriation of $2.2 billion; and build upon the $2 million in FY2010 for the next generation intercity passenger rail equipment effort with $1 million for FY2011.
Amtrak Board Nominations There have been no hearings in the Senate to take up the current White House nominations to fill three of the four vacancies on the 9-member Amtrak Board (Jeffrey R. Moreland of Texas, Anthony R. Coscia of New Jersey, and Albert DiClemente of Delaware). These current 5 Amtrak Board members plus these nominees all have one commonality – none of them are from California, home to 20% of all Amtrak passengers. CCJPA staff is working with other California IPR agencies to see what can be done to fill this last vacancy with an individual from California who has experience in passenger rail service.
American Power Act and Surface Transportation Reauthorization Om May 12, 2010, Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) released their long- awaited climate change and energy draft legislation, “the American Power Act” (APA). The discussion draft was released without the endorsement of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), the third member of their collaborative effort to develop a bipartisan climate bill. A significant portion of the revenue generated from the APA would come directly from fees imposed on the production of motor fuels. These fees would likely be passed onto consumers at the gas pump, having the same impact on fuel prices as an increase in the motor fuels user fee, or gas tax. The APA bill will accrue a minimum of $19.5 billion annually from these fees, of which only $6.25 billion would be invested in transportation. This means only 23% of revenue generated from pollution fees on gasoline and diesel would be directed towards transportation investments – not an equitable and fair distribution of fees collected from transportation users. Such fees today are deposited directly into the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for highway and transit investments. APTA and other transportation organizations are advocating that 100% of revenue generated from new fees on motor fuels in the bill should be returned to the transportation sector and invested under a multi-year authorization bill. To read the coalition’s letter, click here.
Specifically, the legislation provides for the following: • One-third of emissions allowances capped at $2.5 billion per year will be deposited into the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 29 • One-third of emissions allowances capped at $1.875 billion per year will be distributed by the Secretary of Transportation for competitive grant funding to continue the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). • One-third of emissions allowances capped at $1.875 billion per year will be distributed by the Secretary of Transportation for state and local investments in transportation greenhouse gas emission reduction programs. • Requires states and cities to evaluate carbon pollution and set reduction targets when developing transportation plans.
The amounts allocated for surface transportation are far short of the levels that would be required to finance a new authorization bill, and represent a small percentage of the actual revenues derived from the production of motor fuels. In addition, the $2.5 billion annual allocation to the HTF is not enough money to keep either the Highway or Mass Transit Accounts solvent, nor does the bill contain any language regarding transit formula dollars.
The controversy surrounding the APA bill has pushed Congressman Oberstar’s (Chair of House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) proposal for authorizing the next surface transportation funding even farther back. Of particular importance is the committee’s recommendation of $50B in capital grants for high speed and intercity passenger trains.
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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MEMORANDUM
TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAINS TO SALINAS [TRANSPORTATION AGENCY OF MONTEREY COUNTY PROPOSAL]
PURPOSE To provide the CCJPA Board with an overview and update on discussions with the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) proposal to extend Capitol Corridor trains to Salinas.
BACKGROUND As part of their efforts to provide a transportation alternative for its residents traveling to the Silicon Valley and beyond, TAMC has been evaluating the extension of Caltrain service from Gilroy to Salinas for business travelers going to the Silicon Valley. Due to capacity constraints at Caltrain, TAMC has approached CCJPA staff to see if we are interested in extending the Capitol Corridor trains from San Jose to Salinas.
At the direction of the CCJPA Board at its February 17, 2010 meeting, staff met TAMC to get a better understanding of their plans to expand Capitol Corridor train service to /from Salinas, located 67 miles south of San Jose. Items discussed included institutional authority, operating and rolling stock requirements as well as funding challenges and opportunities. Provided below is a brief summary of the meeting and subsequent developments.
Proposed Service Plan The proposal would be to operate from two or three trains from Salinas in the morning to San Jose and points beyond to Sacramento with return service in the late afternoon and evenings with the trains laying over night at Salinas. In addition, there could be Capitol Corridor trains serving mid-day hours and weekend service. In addition to stopping at the San Jose-Diridon Station, new stations would be available at Castroville and Watsonville. Capitol Corridor service would be introduced to Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and Tamien (Caltrain/VTA LRT) stations. TAMC, as the project sponsor, has completed a draft state Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and is preparing a draft Environmental Impact Statement to meet federal funding requirements for this project.
One of the requirements for TAMC is to secure the additional trainsets (locomotives and passenger rail cars) that will be required to initiate the service to Salinas and would include the storage space for these added trainsets in Salinas.
TAMC presented a series potential station design drawings for this service at which point CCJPA staff provided the CCJPA station criteria and requirements (such as grade-separated “island” center platform, ticket vending machines, security cameras, electronic message signs) in order for Capitol Corridor trains to serve these proposed stations.
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Agency Coordination Amtrak, as the contract operator for the Capitol Corridor trains, will be invited to participate at future meetings to assist in developing train schedules, service development/operating plans, ridership/revenue/operating cost estimates. CCJPA and TAMC staff will also need to coordinate the planning for this extension with Caltrain, VTA, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), Caltrans Rail, and other agencies.
TAMC, as project sponsor, will be responsible for identifying the necessary track infrastructure improvements with the track owners, Caltrain and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). The CCJPA will be a member of the project team to support the TAMC in its discussions.
Funding and Institutional Arrangements There is wide range of opportunities and challenges in identifying the funding sources and governance of the Capitol Corridor extension to Salinas. As Capitol Corridor trains, these Salinas trains would be part of the state’s intercity passenger (IPR) network and Caltrans Division of Rail would need to be included in any financing discussions. The feasibility of securing Public Transportation Account (PTA) and State Transportation Improvement Program – Interregional Improvement Program (STIP-IIP) would need to be examined to finance the Salinas train operating (incremental) expenses and capital investments.
The policy oversight and governance of these extended Capitol Corridor trains would need to be evaluated. These trains would extend into Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, which are beyond the current legislative jurisdiction of the CCJPA Board.
CCJPA Board Discussion As can be seen, these discussions are only in the initial stages and there is plenty of work before TAMC and the CCJPA if the parties agree to pursue an extension of Capitol Corridor train service to/from Salinas. To that end, staff is seeking questions or direction from the CCJPA Board on this item.
It should be noted that staff was involved in a similar effort five years ago to evaluate the extension of Capitol Corridor trains to/from Reno. This study did not progress forward for two primary reasons: (1) the UPRR could not accommodate any additional passenger trains over the Donner Pass; and (2) the CCJPA Board wanted to have another agency rather than the CCJPA be the project sponsor so as not to divert CCJPA staff resources from implementing the service objectives between Auburn and San Jose pursuant to the CCJPA Board’s Vision Plan.
RECOMMENDATION For discussion.
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Date: 9 June 2010
From: David B. Kutrosky To: CCJPA Board
Subject: Managing Director’s Report – June 2010
TO BE DEVELOPED UPON RECEIPT OF AMTRAK MAY 2010 RIDERSHIP/REVENUE REPORTS AND SENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: WORK COMPLETED (June 16, 2010 Meeting)
PURPOSE To provide a report on work completed up to the June 16, 2010 CCJPA Board meeting.
BACKGROUND The following is a report on recently completed work:
a. CCJPA FY 2010-11 – FY 2011-12 Business Plan Update. Pursuant to CCJPA Resolution 10-2, the CCJPA Board adopted the FY 2010-11 – FY 2011-12 Business Plan Update at its February 17, 2010 meeting. After making some minor editorial revisions, staff completed the business plan update and submitted it to the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Agency on March 23, 2010.
b. Marketing Activities (March – May 2010). The following work has been completed as part of the CCJPA’s FY 2009-10 Marketing Program: May 10, 2010 Timetable – schedules printed, signage posted at stations and stops. Spring/Summer Advertising & Promotions: o Kids Ride Free on Weekends and Seniors Ride Half Off campaigns launched o KICU/KTVU – television and internet campaign o AMGEN Tour – radio ads aired in Sacramento and San Jose to promote events Partnerships/Joint Community Outreach: o Oakland A’s promotional partnership launched in April. Elements include in-game exposure, ticket back exposure, discounted group travel, etc. o CCJPA partnered with PCTPA for May’s Bike to Work Month activities. o EcoMetro Bike to Work Day sponsorship – sponsored coupon book giveaway for Bike to Work Day participants in Oakland Print Projects: Spring Newsletter Events/Public Relations: o Bike to Work Day at the Capitol – May 20 o Rider Appreciation Events scheduled for late March, after track work is completed o New Rail Car Specifications On Board Workshops – held late May to collect passenger input on new rail car interiors
RECOMMENDATION For information only.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: June 9, 2010
FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger Executive Director, CCJPA
SUBJECT: WORK IN PROGRESS (June 16, 2010 Meeting)
PURPOSE To provide an update on work in progress up to the June 16, 2010 Meeting CCJPA Board meeting.
BACKGROUND The following is a report on work efforts currently underway: a. Proposition 1A (California High Speed Train System) Connectivity Projects. When Proposition 1A (California High Speed Train Bond Act) passed in November 2008 it included dedicated funding for, among other things, the State’s Intercity Rail Program (IPR) with a focus on connectivity with future California High Speed Train (HST) service. Of this dedicated program, $47.5 million was allocated on a non-competitive basis to each of the three State’s IPR corridors with a remaining $47.5 million was up for competitive allocation to the three IPR corridors. CCJPA staff working with the SCG and Caltrans Rail staff developed a program of projects for these Prop 1A funds, which was adopted by the CCJPA Board at its February 17, 2010 meeting in Resolution 10-4. The CCJPA’s program of Prop 1A projects submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) included: Oakland to San Jose Track Improvement Phase 2 Program utilizing the non-competitive $47.5 million which will serve as important matching funding for upcoming FRA FY 2010 HSIPR grant programs (see the following agenda item). Sacramento to Roseville Third Main Track project utilizing the $15.8 million in competitive IPR corridor funding.
At its May 19, 2010 meeting, the CTC adopted the CCJPA’s program of projects under the Prop 1A HST bond funds. b. FY 2010 Federal Railroad Administration High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail Applications. It is anticipated that in early June 2010 that the FRA will announce the details on the release of a $2.2 billion in HSIPR capital grants designed for High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail corridors. As of this writing, the CCJPA anticipates grant applications will be due to FRA in the early-July 2010 timeframe. Unlike the awarded HSIPR-ARRA funds discussed in item (a) above, these FY2010 capital funds will require at least a 20% non-federal match making California well-positioned to leverage the state’s Proposition 1A funds as well as past IPR expenditures by partner agencies. The subjects of the CCJPA’s will be service frequency expansions between Sacramento and Auburn (one additional round trip) and between Oakland and San Jose (four additional round trips). To that end, CCJPA is already preparing the necessary known materials to be an eligible recipient of these FY 2010 HSIPR funds. To meet the requirements of these applications, CCJPA is spearheading the following efforts: Preparation of an administrative draft of a Program Environmental Assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and provided it to the FRA for their review and comments prior to releasing a draft Program EA pursuant to NEPA requirements. Development, as assisted by Amtrak, a Service Development Plan (SDP) which outlines the detailed operating characteristics, including ridership, revenue, costs, and expenses and operating funding plan for the service expansion described above.
ccjpa_agenday100616.docx 35 c. Status of ARRA Federal Railroad Administration High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail Awards. The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and its partners at the City of Sacramento and Caltrain have been granted a total of $29.2 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) funding for three projects in Northern California to improve Capitol Corridor intercity passenger rail. These three projects have been placed on the FRA’s “fast track” list so the ARRA funds can be released as soon as possible.
1. $6.2 million was awarded to the Sacramento Rail Relocation Project (City of Sacramento) which will fill a funding gap and allow for the installation of a new passenger platform as part of the rail line relocation and intermodal station development program. Funding allocation from the FRA was on May 27, 2010. 2. $18 million to the San Jose Station South Terminal Project with Caltrain as the project sponsor. The station facility will be upgraded with added platforms and lead tracks into and out of the station, improving passenger access and reducing train access delays. Funding allocation is being finalized and funds should be released by mid-June 2010. 3. $5 million for the Yolo Causeway Crossover project with the CCJPA as project sponsor. Remaining tasks include: final design plans are being approved by the FRA; archeological survey report; and service outcomes agreement. d. Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Improvement Projects. The CCJPA has been advancing work on the following CCJPA security projects: - PIDS Sign Upgrades at Capitol Corridor Stations: Sign installation phase will be completed mid June 2010. The second phase (software upgrade) will be completed within the same timeframe. - Security Cameras at Capitol Corridor Stations: Design and Technical Specifications have been completed, Amtrak has received funding authorization from CCJPA to move forward with project; RFP will be prepared by Amtrak with a distribution anticipated for July 2010 timeframe. - Automated Ticketing Validation (ATV) Project: Evaluation period completed; full production roll out will occur between June and September 2010 with 6 to 12 devices being deployed on trains per month. Software updates to remedy revenue reconciliation requirements will occur via slipstream software update process. - CCJPA Wireless Network: see Agenda Item VI.2 e. Upcoming Marketing Activities. Service Alerts – launching new communication service to provide service updates via text and email subscription to subscribing passengers Spring/Summer Advertising & Promotions: o Kids Ride Free on Weekends – TV spots in production o Seniors Ride Half Off Midweek – mini-website and TV spots in production o June General Market Advertising: . KCRA.com presence . Radio Traffic Sponsorships in Sacramento, SF and San Jose Promotional Partnerships o Wicked the Musical – train wrap to be installed early June o Peter Pan the Show – presenting sponsor of Kids Ride Free, will be included on all marketing materials in exchange for exposure to Peter Pan customers Events/Public Relations: o Rider Appreciation Events scheduled for late June Fight Hunger One Stop at a Time – food drive for food banks along Capitol Corridor route.
RECOMMENDATION For information only.
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