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SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE SJCOG Conference Room 555 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202
Thursday, August 9, 2018 10:00 A.M.
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A G E N D A
1. Call to Order / Introductions / Roll Call
2. Minutes: June 14, 2018
3. Public Presentation At this time, the public may address the Technical Advisory Committee on any non-agendized item that is within the subject matter of this agency. If a member of the public wishes to speak on an agenda item he or she is invited to address the Technical Advisory Committee at the time the item is up for consideration. A five-minute maximum time limit for a speaker will apply to all “items from the audience”. The determination of whether an item is within the subject matter of the Committee is a discretionary decision to be made by the chair of the Technical Advisory Committee.
4. Technical Items: B through D are available for action by the committee. The left hand column identifies only recommendations from staff.
Action A. Consent Calendar Items E through J.
Action B. State Route 99/Turner Interchange Programming Recommendation - Ripperda
Action C. Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) Jobs Balancing Investment Funding for Argonaut / Charter Way STAA Improvements – K. Anderson
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Discussion D. Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority Update – Yokoyama
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action E. Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) and Third Party Cost Estimate for FY 18/19 – Lacondeguy
Information F. Valley Voice Annual Trip to Washington D.C. – Lacondeguy
Information G. dibs Quarterly Activity Report: April – June, 2018 – Davis
Information H. 2018 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Notice of Determination (NOD) – K. Anderson
Information I. Career Development and the Changing Workforce – August 21 Speaker Series Event – S. Anderson
Action J. 2017-18 Final Local Transportation Fund Revenue and Apportionment Schedule - Dial
5. Other Matters of Business
6. Meeting Adjourned to Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
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AGENDA ITEM 2 P4
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) San Joaquin Council of Governments 555 E. Weber Avenue Stockton, CA 95202
Thursday, June 14, 2018
MINUTES
Present Member Name Jurisdiction Present Member Name Jurisdiction X Mike Selling SJC X John Andoh City of Escalon Dave Mendoza SJC X George Lorente SJRTD Eric Alvarez City of Stockton Juan Villanueva Port of Stockton X Wes Johnson City of Stockton Steven Martinez Caltrans D‐10 X Robin Borre City of Stockton X Josh Swearingen Caltrans D‐10 X Georgia Lantsberger City of Lodi Nicholas Fung Caltrans D‐10 Charles Swimley City of Lodi Daniel Krause SJRRC Greg Showerman City of Manteca John Cadrett SJVAPCD X Koosun Kim City of Manteca Russell Stark Stk. Metro Airport X Zabih Zaca City of Tracy X Ed Lovell City of Tracy X James Pease City of Ripon X Michael King City of Lathrop
Alternates/Others: John Andoh, City of Manteca; Miguel Mendoza, City of Stockton; Johnny Chang, City of Stockton; Dennis Yep, City of Stockton; Lyman Chang, City of Lodi.
SJCOG Staff: Diane Nguyen, Deputy Director; Nicole Gorham, Public Information Officer; Ryan Niblock; Senior Regional Planer; David Ripperda, Associate Regional Planer; Travis Yokoyama, Associate Regional Planer; Christine Corrales, Associate Regional Planer; Summer Anderson; Assistant Regional Planer; Michelle Lacondeguy, Assistant Regional Planer; Katy Castro, Administrative Clerk II; Joseph Benapfl, Intern.
1. Call Meeting to Order/Introductions: James Pease called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. and introductions were made.
2. Meeting minutes from May 10, 2018: It was moved/seconded (Selling/Lantsberger) to approve May 10, 2018, minutes. Mike Selling noted his comment regarding the service to Pleasanton Bart wasn’t on the minutes. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
3. Public Presentation: None.
4. Technical Items for discussion: B through F
CONSENT CALENDAR
G. Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) Capital Project List Amendments H. Short Range Transit Plan Guidelines I. Federal FY 2018/19 (FFY 19) FTA Section 5311 Program of Projects
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Mike Selling asked that items G and H be pulled for discussion. Mr. Selling asked for clarification on the increase for the SR-120 at McKinley Avenue and I-205 at Mountain House/International Parkway projects. He asked for the reason behind the amendment. Diane Nguyen stated that is due to an updated cost estimate, and in case of one of the projects, the update was a $10 million increase. As a result, the cities wanted to get the latest cost estimates reflected to get a revised calculation of eligible RTIF amount.
Mike Selling asked about the difference between the Regional Transit Systems Plan (RTSP) and the Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). Diane Nguyen explained the SRTP applies to a short-range plan of the local transit operator. It is similar to a Capital Improvement Program for roads and streets as it is financially constrained and identifies capital and operating needs by the local operation. The RTSP is the COG’s planning document which compiles information from each transit operator’s individual SRTPs.
John Andoh asked if all Short Range Transit Plans are due in Dec. 2018. Diane Nguyen stated Dec 2018 is a target deadline, as it is not expected or possible for everyone to update their plans by this exact date. She said if plans are updated within six months of this date, that would be reasonable to keep them consistent and relevant.
It was moved/seconded (Selling/Andoh) to approve the consent calendar. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
B. Protecting SB 1: Nicole Gorham stated this is for action to oppose the SB 1 repeal effort. Ms. Gorham noted taking this action has no fiscal impact on the SJCOG, however, if SB 1 is repealed, $341,000 will be lost from the SJCOG Overall Work Program for planning activities. In addition, estimates anticipated at least $27 million a year in additional local road and street improvements throughout San Joaquin County. Should the SB 1 repeal be successful, the fiscal impact will be the loss of these funds as well as millions in competitive statewide funds.
Mike Selling asked if SJCOG or other agencies have plans to educate the public. Ms. Gorham stated staff is planning on reaching out to the public but are waiting to see if the repeal will be on the November ballot.
It was moved/seconded (Zaca/Borre) to approve support transportation funding from SB 1 and oppose the November 2018 ballot measure to repeal SB 1. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
C. 2018 Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) and 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP): Diane Nguyen presented this item and stated the four documents listed in the staff report; final PEIR, RTP/SCS, FTIP, and the Air Quality Conformity Analysis will be considered for adoption by the SJCOG Board on June 28, 2018. If adopted, the four documents will be posted to the SJCOG website and submitted to state and federal P6
agencies for review and approval. Ms. Nguyen stated the approval process typically takes several months.
It was moved/seconded (Kim/Lantsberger) to recommend approval of the 2018 RTP/SCS and 2019 FTIP. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
D. FY 2018/19 Unmet Transit Needs Findings: Diane Nguyen announced SJCOG staff recommendations are to (1) adopt Unmet Transit Needs Findings for San Joaquin County as a result of the FY 18-19 Unmet Transit Needs public outreach process. (2) Set aside $175,000 from the section 99313 regional portion of the FY 18/19 State Transit Assistance Program (re-apportioned from a current set-aside of $250,000 for Non- Emergency Medical Transportation) for weekend service from San Joaquin County to BART. (3) Support continued collaboration with RTD and the City of Tracy to develop a scope and funding strategy for service between Tracy, Mountain House, and Delta College. Funding sources that will be considered include the City of Tracy section 5307, City of Tracy Local Transportation Fund, Measure K, and other funding sources. SJCOG staff will return to the Board with a funding recommendation at a future date.
Mike Selling asked what had changed that made transit to Mountain House “reasonable to meet” this year. Diane Nguyen stated that RTD, Tracy, and SJCOG were able to define several new concepts on how to provide service in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Mike Selling asked if service to Livermore is on a trial basis. Diane Nguyen stated it is anticipated that this will be an ongoing service. Mike Selling expressed his concerns about the additional recommended services being added to RTD and not having enough funds to fund the previous services. Ed Lovell said the City of Tracy is going through their Short Range Transit Plan and are making sure service is cost effective for everybody.
John Andoh asked Mike Selling for clarification regarding the County’s LTF funding to RTD. Mike Selling stated it is to fund existing service.
It was moved/seconded (Lovell/Lantsberger) to (1) adopt the Unmet Transit Needs Findings for FY 18/19 (2) set aside $175,000 from the section 99313 regional portion of the FY 18/19 State Transit Assistance Program previously allocated to RTD for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, to be reprogrammed for weekend service from San Joaquin County to BART (3) support continued collaboration with RTD and City of Tracy to develop a scope and funding strategy for service between Tracy, Mountain House, and Delta College. The motion passed with Mike Selling abstaining and the City of Tracy recommending SRTP incorporate UTNs reasonable to meet.
E. Revised FY 2018-19 Local Transportation Fund Revenue Estimate & Apportionment Schedule Diane Nguyen reported that staff recommends to the Board approval of the Revised Local Transportation Fund estimate for FY 2017-18 to include an allocation of $552,774 for Article 4.5. Further, that the Board adopts the apportionment schedule. P7
It was moved/seconded (Lovell/Lantsberger) motion to recommend adopting the FY 2018-19 revised revenue estimate and apportionment schedule. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
F. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair FY 2018-19 Michael King announced the TAC Committee is looking for nomination for a new Chair and Vice Chair.
It was moved/ seconded (King/Selling) to nominate for FY 2018/19 James Pease from City of Ripon as Chair and John Andoh from City of Escalon as Vice-Chair. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
5. Other Matters of Business: None
6. Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 10:47 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.
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AGENDA ITEM 4B P9
August 2018 TAC
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: State Route 99 / Turner Road Interchange Programming Recommendation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Programming a total of $4,170,617 from the Local Partnership Formulaic Program, Highway Infrastructure Program, and Measure K (Lodi) Regional Arterial Program to the State Route 99 / Turner Road Interchange
SUMMARY:
SJCOG, the City of Lodi, and Caltrans previously partnered on preparing a Project Study Report (PSR) to provide operational and safety improvements to the southbound on-ramp of State Route 99 / Turner Road Interchange in Lodi. As Measure K funds were not available at the time, this project was programmed for $3,104,000 of State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds in the 2014 STIP. Due to the decrease in fuel excise tax revenue prior to the passage of Senate Bill 1, the project was deleted in the 2016 STIP.
The SJCOG Board committed as part of the adoption of the 2016 STIP that funding for this project would be restored when revenue became available and when the City of Lodi supported moving forward with the project. The City of Lodi is now interested in moving forward with the project. However, there were no available funds to jumpstart the Preliminary Engineering. As a result, SJCOG staff anticipated the ability to provide funding for the project would occur in the 2020 STIP Programming Cycle. However, the 2020 STIPP will not be adopted until the spring of 2020.
In June 2018, SJCOG was notified by the state regarding available funding that would provide an opportunity to fulfill the SJCOG Board’s commitment to the State Route 99 / Turner Road Interchange. A mix of state funds from the Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Program, federal funds from the Highway Infrastructure Program, along with Measure K funds (cost savings), can enable the project to move forward and not have to wait until the 2020 STIP Programming Cycle.
RECOMMENDATION:
SJCOG staff recommends approval of programming of $1,629,000 of Local Partnership Formulaic Program funds and $1,791,617 of Highway Infrastructure Program funds, and $750,000 of Measure K funds (from Lodi’s Regional Arterial Allocation) to the State Route 99 / Turner Road Interchange. The total amount would be $4,170,617. P10
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action would commit $4,170,617 of state, federal, and Measure K Regional Arterial funds to the State Route 99 / Turner Interchange Project.
BACKGROUND:
As indicated earlier, the State Route 99/Turner Road interchange project was an adopted SJCOG Board priority in 2014 and received $3.1 million in funding as part of the 2014 STIP. The purpose of the project is to improve the southbound Turner Road on-ramp entrance geometrics, on-ramp sight distance, and eliminate the weaving movement between the on-ramp traffic and through traffic onto southbound Cherokee Lane.
According to the PSR prepared in 2014, a collision analysis for all ramps within the City of Lodi indicated that the southbound Turner Road on-ramp had the highest amount of collisions within the City of Lodi’s SR 99 Corridor. The PSR further stated that the primary reasons for the high number of accidents are due to insufficient sight distance at the on-ramp entrance, the non-standard geometry of the on-ramp, and the inadequate weaving distance between the off-ramp through traffic onto southbound Cherokee Lane and the on-ramp from Turner Road to SR 99. There were three conceptual alternatives examined in the PSR. The conceptual layout of Alternative 4 which would include construction of a roundabout is pictured below.
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The PSR also identified a total project cost of $3.7 million. However, that is a conceptual cost estimate, now dated, and would both need refreshing and detailed preliminary engineering to be more accurate. It is anticipated, depending on the alternative chosen, the project funding needs will exceed this amount.
The project was deleted in the 2016 STIP due to shortfalls in fuel excise tax revenue prior to the passage of Senate Bill 1. The SJCOG Board committed as part of the adoption of the 2016 STIP that funding for this project would be restored when revenue became available and when the City of Lodi supported moving forward with the project.
Since then SJCOG staff have not been able to find sufficient funds to move forward with the State Route 99 / Turner Road Interchange project. STIP funds for the project would not be available for another two years until the adoption of the 2020 STIP (assuming there are funds in the STIP).
In June 2018 the California Transportation Commission (CTC) announced a Call for Projects for the Cycle 2 of the Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Formulaic Program (LPP). $1,629,000 is available in Fiscal Year 2019/20 to SJCOG as the San Joaquin County Transportation Authority. The CTC directed that a project is identified for CTC consideration in August 2018, a short turnaround.
Also in June 2018, Caltrans notified the regional agencies of funding from the federal Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP). The HIP was created by Congress in the Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations Act. $1,791,617 is available to SJCOG as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for San Joaquin County. These funds must be obligated by September 30, 2021.
SJCOG staff examined the SJCOG Board’s current priority projects to determine which projects would be suitable to use the available funding. Given the amount of state and federal funding, SJCOG staff examined options to most effectively use these funds and concluded that “bundling” the funds on one project would be the best approach. In consideration of all projects, including Route 99/Turner, SJCOG staff looked at the following criteria:
The project is federalized. Ability to expend funds in Fiscal Year 2019/20. SJCOG Board priority project. Project purpose/need/regional benefits. Support of local agency to move forward. Ability to go to construction quickly. Cannot supplant existing funds committed to the project.
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Other Projects Considered
In addition to the SR 99 / Turner Road Interchange, SJCOG staff considered several other projects to receive the LPP and HIP funds. These projects include the following:
City of Lathrop – SR 120/Yosemite Avenue/Guthmiller Road Interchange
The City of Lathrop is completing a Project Study Report for the interchange at SR 120 and Yosemite Avenue/Guthmiller Road. The project has not been federalized, so SJCOG staff do not recommend programming LPP or HIP funding.
City of Manteca – SR 120/Union Road Interchange
The City of Manteca is currently preparing to reconstruct the interchange at SR 120 and Union Road. This project has not been federalized. The City plans begin construction in Fiscal Year 2018/19. This is sooner than the LPP funds can be programmed, so SJCOG staff do not recommend programming LPP or HIP funds.
City of Manteca – SR 120/McKinley Avenue Interchange
The City of Manteca is constructing a new interchange at SR 120 and McKinley Avenue. This project has already been federalized. The SJCOG Board previously committed $12,300,000 of State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds to the project. Due to the regional share of funds already programmed, SJCOG staff do not recommend overcommitting regional funds to the project.
City of Ripon – Stockton Avenue Reconstruction
The City of Ripon is reconstructing Stockton Avenue between 2nd Street and Doak Avenue. The project is fully funded in Fiscal Year 2018/19. As this project will be moving forward to construction sooner than the LPP funds can be programmed, SJCOG staff do not recommend programming LPP or HIP funds.
City of Stockton – Lower Sacramento Road Widening
The City of Stockton is seeking funding for their Lower Sacramento Road Widening Project. The project would widen Lower Sacramento Road from Pixley Slough to Royal Oaks Drive, and replace the bridges at Pixley Slough and Bear Creek. However, the environmental and design needs to be updated. Funding is also needed for right of way and construction. Given the large funding amount needed, SJCOG staff do not recommend this project receive LPP or HIP funds.
City of Tracy – I-205 and I-580 International Parkway Interchanges
The City of Tracy is seeking to reconstruct the interchanges of Mountain House Parkway at I-205 and I-580. These projects have recently received $12.8 million P13
from the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program. SJCOG do not recommend these projects receive LPP or HIP funding. City of Tracy – I-205/Lammers Road Interchange
The City of Tracy is constructing a new interchange at I-205 and Lammers Road. This project has already been federalized. However, due to the large funding amount still needed for the right of way and construction phases, SJCOG staff do not recommend this project receive LPP or HIP funding.
San Joaquin County – Grant Line Road Corridor Improvements
The County is currently in the PA&ED phase of realigning and widening Grant Line Road between Tracy and Eleventh Street. This project has not been federalized, so SJCOG staff do not recommend it receive LPP or HIP funding.
SJCOG and Caltrans – SR 99/120 Connector Project
The SR 99/120 Connector Project is currently completing the PA&ED phase. The right of way acquisition phase is currently programmed in Fiscal Year 2018/19 with LPP and STIP funds. The Construction Phase is programmed in Fiscal Year 20/21. Given that the right of way phase is fully funded and the construction phase will occur after Fiscal Year 2019/20, SJCOG staff do not recommend programming additional LPP or HIP funds to the project.
SJCOG and Caltrans – SR 99 South Stockton Landscaping
The final phase of the SR 99 South Stockton Widening project is to complete the landscaping. $4.511 million of Regional Share RSTP funds and $488,000 of Measure K funding have been programmed for this phase. Using LPP or HIP funding to free up the local funding would not be allowed by the CTC.
SJCOG and Caltrans – I-205 Tracy HOV Widening
In 2018 STIP, the CTC pushed back the PA&ED phase of the I-205 Tracy HOV Widening to Fiscal Year 2020/21. Using LPP or HIP could allow the schedule to be advanced. However, not enough funds are available for the PA&ED phase. SJCOG staff does not recommend programming LPP or HIP funds to the project.
SJCOG and Caltrans – SR 120 Widening
SJCOG and Caltrans are completing a Project Study Report to examine widening SR 120 in Lathrop and Manteca between I-5 and Main Street. As SR 120 is not a priority for the SJCOG Board, SJCOG staff do not recommend LPP or HIP funds.
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) – Valley Rail Project
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the projects due to the over $900 million of state funding already committed to the projects.
Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority (TVSJVRRA) – Valley Link Project
The TVSJVRRA is studying a rail connection between BART and ACE in Livermore. Future phases would extend the service into San Joaquin County. Funding is being pursued to complete the environmental phase. The final Feasibility Report has not been completed and the Board has not acted on further funding commitment beyond the Feasibility Report at this time.
Programming Recommendation: SJCOG staff believes the Route 99/Turner Interchange project is the best fit against the criteria in utilizing the above-identified state & federal funding. The City of Lodi has Measure K Regional Arterial funds and $750,000 can be utilized for this Measure K project. Measure K Regional Arterial funds will come from Lodi’s allocation and does not affect any other Measure K Regional arterial project outside of Lodi. While the infusion of $4 million may not completely fund the project through construction, it can help identify a construction cost that SJCOG staff anticipates can be addressed through future funding.
NEXT STEPS:
The City of Lodi is in support of moving forward on the project, with an interest in having SJCOG or Caltrans serve as the implementing agency for the pre-construction phases of the project. SJCOG staff is currently in discussions with Caltrans on this concept and will also ascertain Caltrans interest in serving as implementing agency for construction of the project.
If the programming proposal secures SJCOG Board approval, SJCOG staff will submit the project recommendations to the CTC by their August deadline. The CTC staff will review and develop CTC staff recommendations for action by the CTC at its October 17-18 CTC Meeting in Stockton.
Other project development steps, as applicable, including project cooperative agreements, design engineering resources, the formation of a Project Development Team, etc., will follow the CTC action.
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AGENDA ITEM 4C P16
August 2018 TAC
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) Jobs Balancing Investment Funding for Argonaut / Charter Way STAA Improvements
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend the Argonaut Street / Charter Way STAA Improvement project for funding from the RTIF Jobs Balancing Investment Fund in an Amount Not To Exceed $500,000
SUMMARY:
The Project: SJCOG was approached by the San Joaquin Partnership in March 2018 to determine program eligibility improvements to bring the intersection of Argonaut Street & Charter Way (SR4) up to STAA truck standards. Charter Way is a designated STAA truck route; the proposed project would fund improvements necessary to designate Argonaut Way for “terminal access” to the industrial parcel at 1777 South Argonaut Way (formerly Hahn Tractor). The location is shown in the graphic to the right. A full version of this map is attached to the staff report. Because the Hahn Tractor property would be the end point of the STAA terminal access on Argonaut, on-site improvements to provide a turn-around point and parking are also needed. Please see the Background section of the staff report for a more complete description of STAA truck designations.
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The site would be leased by Universal Truckload in order to service a logistics and transportation contract with the Tracy Defense Depot. Universal Truckload is based in Warren, MI and has leased office space in Stockton as it sought to increase its west coast operations. The leasing of this site on Argonaut Way will bring a full logistics and operations facility to San Joaquin County. The company is temporarily operating from the Argonaut Street site with limited operations pending funding and completion of the STAA improvements. Because STAA truck operations are critical to fulfilling current and future contract obligations, other locations with proximity and access to the Tracy Depot and goods movements corridors are being considered as a permanent location should the requested RTIF funding not be approved. Universal’s temporary operation has five employees, with the expectation of expanding by five to ten employees annually over the next five years, with both company truck drivers and owner/operator drivers.
The Program: The SJCOG Board authorized the creation of the Jobs Balancing Investment Fund as a new category in the Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) program in April 2015. This project category is part of the 15% “regional share” that is forwarded to SJCOG from the RTIF collected by each jurisdiction in San Joaquin County. The program allocates up to $500,000 to any single project, with an annual program total of $1 million, as a transportation improvement-specific incentive to land-use development projects creating new jobs in San Joaquin County. If approved, this would be the first project to be funded under the program. Please see the Background section of the staff report for a more detailed overview of the program and its funding.
Project Need: STAA designated routes are vital to goods movement and economic development activities in a region. A 2013 study and subsequent project assessment document (Interregional Truck Operations on I-5 and SR 99 and STAA Routes Improvement Study: http://www.sjcog.org/DocumentCenter/View/321/Interregional-Truck-Operations-on-I-5-and- SR99-and-STAA-Routes-Improvement-Study?bidId=) identified a number of issues related to designation of STAA truck routes proving to be a hindrance to economic development activities in the San Joaquin and Sacramento areas. Among those identified issues (not a complete list):
o STAA routes are incomplete, disconnected, and poorly documented. o Lack of proactive stance to have routes designated, even where roads already meet STAA standards. o Enforcement of STAA vehicles is reported as being inconsistent o Caltrans process for STAA route designation is well organized and documented. However, it is not widely known or followed by many industry stakeholders, resulting in a serious mismatch between designated routes and long-term needs. o Knowingly or unknowingly, non-exempt STAA vehicles are frequently and widely operated on routes not designated as STAA P18
o Both restricted STAA access and perceived difficulties with designation and enforcement place the region at an economic disadvantage.
The improvements on Argonaut for which funding is being requested will incentivize the location of Universal Truckload and its transportation-related employment in Stockton; however, these improvements will not only incentivize the current proposal but may facilitate future economic development along this section of Argonaut Street. Current businesses on the west side of Argonaut besides the Hahn Tractor Company site include Belkorp AG (John Deere Dealer), Storer Transportation, Statco-DSI Process Systems (food and beverage processing systems), and a vacant property currently being offered for lease. The east side of Argonaut is predominantly single-family residential with a few small business concerns.
With San Joaquin County’s ascendance as a logistics and warehousing hub, improvements of this type will become increasingly important to future development opportunities and continued job growth in this sector. A recent blog post by Dr. Jeff Michael at the Center for Business and Policy Research discusses the jobs data at length: http://valleyecon.blogspot.com/2018/03/revised-data-reveal-explosive-growth-of.html.
A quote from the blog post: “Of those 7,800 newly created jobs [upward revision in year over year job growth Dec. 2016 to Dec 2017], a full 6,000 of them are in the transportation and warehousing sector. Wow! Perhaps the most amazing tidbit in this data is that we believe that the Stockton [area] is the first metro area in California where the number of transportation and warehousing jobs exceeds the number of retail jobs. Is this a harbinger of the future for other areas?”
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Funded Improvements: The improvements needed to provide STAA truck access include paving of the southwest and southeast corners of Charter Way (SR-4) and Argonaut Street to accommodate the turning radius of STAA trucks. Core samples of the pavement on Argonaut Street are currently being evaluated for the ability to withstand heavier truck loads. The current expectation is that roadway reconstruction Figure 1- North view of Argonaut Street and Charter Way (Google Image Capture will be required. Total December 2016) estimated project costs for the required improvements are included as Attachment 3. A preliminary drawing is included on the next page and as Attachment 2, with the areas to be improved outlined in yellow.
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RECOMMENDATION:
SJCOG staff has conducted an initial screening of the project and finds it to be consistent with the requirements of the Jobs Balancing Investment Fund program. In fact, STAA operational improvements such as these are specifically called out for funding in the program. Charter Way (SR-4) is on the identified RTIF regional network and currently designated as an STAA truck route. These improvements will provide STAA access via Argonaut Street. Staff is recommending that the committee approve the Argonaut / Charter Way STAA improvement project for funding under the RTIF Jobs Balancing Investment Fund in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommended action will result in the expenditure of $500,000 from the 15% regional share of the RTIF program. This action will reduce the funding available to the Jobs Balancing Investment Fund this fiscal year to $500,000. Jobs Balancing Investment Fund projects are taken from the transit (5%) or regional roadway (10%) as appropriate given the type of project proposed. As of June 2017, an approximate net of $4.4 million has been retained by SJCOG and is available for programming to regional roadway, transit, and Jobs Balancing Investment Fund projects. The expenditures from the $8.8 million available for regional share programming to projects over the life of the program are detailed below. The charts below include the JBIF project being considered for funding in this staff report.
Roadway and Interchange Projects: Funding Project Project Sponsor Amount Navy Drive/BNSF Undercrossing Project (Completed/Expended) Port of Stockton $1,673,000
I-205 Aux Lane Study (Allocated, Not Expended/Completed) Caltrans $284,615
SR 99/Austin Road Interchange Improvements (Allocated, Not Manteca $ 350,000 Expended/Completed) Remaining Highway, Interchange, Regional Roadway Share Unprogrammed $3,578,255
Proposed Argonaut Street / Charter Way STAA Improvement project Stockton/CalTrans* $ 500,000
Remaining Highway, Interchange, Regional Roadway Share Unprogrammed $3,078,255 After Project Approval
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Transit Projects:
Project Project Sponsor Funding Amount Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Hammer Triangle Project (Completed/Expended) SJRTD $ 800,000
Cabral Station Improvement Project (Allocated, Not Expended/Completed) ACE $ 173,410
Regional Transit Center (Completed/Expended) SJRTD $ 350,000
Ripon Multi-Modal Station Project Ripon $ 750,000
Remaining Transit Share Unprogrammed $ 851,525
BACKGROUND:
STAA Truck Overview: The STAA acronym refers to the 1982 act that extended the maximum allowable width of 102 inches for buses on the Interstate highway system to also apply to commercial trucks. Known as the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, it additionally expanded the application of the requirements to include highways/primary routes as well as interstates. The designated roadways are known as the National Network (NN). Most important to this discussion, the act established minimum lengths that states had to allow (individual states have varying maximum lengths) on these designated routes. These minimums are longer than California legal trucks, most often due to larger truck cabs with sleepers associated with longer- haul trucks. Because of this, local roads and intersections of local roads with designated STAA routes are often too small to handle STAA rated trucks. This becomes an issue when these trucks must pick-up or deliver loads to business locations not directly accessible to STAA designated routes. In such cases, improvements to a local street or intersection are required to provide “terminal access” from the designated route to the business location. These are the type of improvements to be funded for Argonaut Street. The chart at left provides an explanation of terms and signage requirements. The diagram on the next page gives graphic examples of the differences between STAA trucks and California legal trucks. Figure 2- STAA Signs & Designations: http://www.dot.ca.gov/trafficops/trucks/quickguide.html (7/20/2018) P22
Figure 3- STAA Truck Designations: http://www.dot.ca.gov/trafficops/trucks/quickguide.html (7/20/2018)
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Program Inception
In October 2014, the SJCOG Board approved the conceptual framework for creating an economic incentive program called the Jobs Balancing Investment Fund utilizing Regional Transportation Impact Fee Program (RTIF) funds. The impetus for the program’s creation was discussions by the SJCOG Board of Directors of a mechanism to promote job development in San Joaquin County. Specifically, that the best way to reduce vehicle miles of travel by San Joaquin County residents was to have expanded employment opportunities within the county, thus reducing the length of commute trips. At that time, the existing and projected trend in San Joaquin County, as articulated by the University of the Pacific Business Forecasting Center, was a continuing deficit of jobs to population growth. While cities have been taking steps to make their communities more attractive to potential employers looking to relocate or expand, the San Joaquin Council of Governments had no such program to directly support economic development. The RTIF Jobs Balancing Investment Fund was created to provide an essential strategic funding mechanism to assist in attracting employers to the region and provide additional opportunities for San Joaquin County residents to both live and work in the same region. This is conceptually consistent with the policies and strategies in SJCOG’s long-range transportation planning document, the Regional Transportation Plan.
The Jobs Balancing Investment Fund program was formally approved by the SJCOG Board in April 2015 and subsequently amended into the RTIF program and operating agreement. The program was fully incorporated into the more recent 2017 RTIF update. The project consideration and approval process are summarized in the graphic below.
Technical •Proposal by Economic Analysis •Project selection Development Specialist committee review •Vetted with Local •RTP Consistency •SJCOG Board Agency for •Fair share analysis & consideration for Compatibility Nexus findings funding Project Final Approval Proposal
Program Overview
Purpose: The purpose of the program is to provide transportation project funding that may serve as part of a package of economic incentives to encourage job-creating firms to locate in San Joaquin County. The new economic incentive program provides the SJCOG Board, in conjunction with the San Joaquin Partnership and other economic development specialists, with a more tactical tool to attract employers to the region. Investments in transportation infrastructure are made from this fund to supplement or enhance capital or capacity enhancing operational improvements needed by firms to locate in the area.
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Annual Program Maximum: $1 million
Individual Project Maximum: $500,000
Eligible Projects: A variety of projects meeting the specific criteria indicated in the Jobs Balancing Fund Interim Implementation Addendum may be funded. Examples include Intersection/Traffic Control Devices, Turn Lanes, STAA Truck Routes, Transit Facilities, Biking or Walking Facilities on or supporting congestion relief on the RTIF network.
Program Funding: SJCOG oversees a “regional share” component of the RTIF funding. The “regional share” is further divided between transit and highway projects. Of the total 15%, 5% is designated for transit and 10% for highway, interchange, and regional roadway projects. The type of project proposed will dictate which category of funding is used. The San Joaquin COG Board has full discretion over the investment of these dollars in transportation projects based upon the adopted RTIF Operating Agreement among all member jurisdictions.
The maximum funding for any single project is $500,000, up to $1 million annually. Any funding not utilized during the year will remain in the regional share pool and be available for funding other projects meeting the inclusion criteria as designated in the RTIF Technical Report and the RTIF Operating Agreement.
Project Eligibility
The projects proposed must meet the following criteria:
(a) The project is on or supports (within a half-mile buffer) the adopted Regional Transportation Network; (b) The project is scheduled for delivery within the time frame evaluated in the RTIF Technical Report; (c) If the project does not meet the criteria in the Operating Agreement for Highway, Interchange, and Regional Roadway Improvements or Public Transit Improvements, it must be screened against the additional specific criteria for the Jobs Balancing Investment Fund in the attached addendum to the 2011 RTIF Update and an appropriate finding made; (c) The project has been reviewed and recommended for funding by the RTIF Project Selection Committee; (d) The project is being funded by the SJCOG 15% regional share available to be programmed to eligible projects by the SJCOG Board of Directors
Selecting Employment Opportunities
A committee of three professionals with economic development responsibilities and/or experience staffed by a COG staff member review opportunities for investments brought forward for consideration. The committee chair is the CEO of the San Joaquin Partnership. The other two members of the committee were to be mutually agreed upon by SJCOG staff and the committee chair and confirmed by the SJCOG Board. The two additional members, as P25
confirmed by the SJCOG Board, are Dr. Jeff Michael of the University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research and former City of Tracy Mayor, Brent Ives. The committee is known as the Jobs Balancing Investment Fund Project Selection Committee.
NEXT STEPS:
Project Next Steps:
Upon SJCOG Board approval of up to $500,000 in Jobs Balancing Investment Fund RTIF regional share funding, a cooperative agreement will be executed with Hahn Tractor Company based on final project costs.
Program Next Steps:
As noted earlier in the staff report, this would be the first project to receive funding under the Jobs Balancing Investment Fund since its approval by the SJCOG Board in April 2015. Since approval of the program, a handful of projects have been proposed by jurisdictions and project proponents; however, only the current project and two projects from the City of Tracy have been formally proposed for funding (one project was deemed ineligible and one declined the funding). Over the last three years, SJCOG staff have proactively promoted the funding with regional economic development and jurisdictional staff, including formal presentations to City of Tracy and City of Stockton public works, planning, and economic development staff. SJCOG staff recognized at the time the program was approved that it was a conceptual change from the way development fee programs have traditionally been used and that there were few existing models for its implementation. Because of this, it was envisioned that the program would undergo an evaluation to assess its effectiveness and identify any barriers to its success. In the coming months, SJCOG staff will be providing this program evaluation and presenting some potential changes to boost the usefulness and effectiveness of this innovative fund source for economic development in San Joaquin County. Preliminary discussions with the project selection committee include:
Development of a more formal “checklist” of program requirements and/or a regular call for projects, similar to other SJCOG funding programs. The SJCOG Smart Growth Incentive program could provide a useful model. Expand the program eligibility criteria to include corridor, sub-regional, or multi- jurisdictional improvements to enhance the overall attractiveness of an area for economic development, instead of a direct benefit to a single potential employer. An example of this would be corridor-level STAA truck route improvements. Proactively look for representative projects or programs with funding gaps and strong ties to economic development and the required program nexus. This would allow SJCOG staff to suggest specific projects or groups of projects for funding and/or leverage other program funds to create synergistic funding packages. Examples might include projects along multi-modal corridors identified in the Regional Congestion Management Program (typically State Highways functioning as “main streets”) or downtown “infill” type projects that include strong job creation and mixed-use components. P26
It is staff’s intent to provide some preliminary recommendations for discussion by standing committees and the SJCOG Board during the month of October.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Project Location 2. Off-Tracking Map 3. Preliminary Project Cost Estimate
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LEGEND
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Client/Project Figure No. ROGER HAHN/UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS 1.0 CHARTER WAY AND ARGONAUT ST STAA IMPROVEMENTS
Title PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN JULY, 2018 XXXX-XXXX P28 P29 July 5, 2018
ROGER HAHN/UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS CHARTER WAY (STATE ROUTE 4) AND ARGONAUT STREET STAA IMPROVEMENTS STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
Preliminary Statement of Probable Costs
Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Cost Total IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN STATE OF CALIFORNIA RIGHT-OF-WAY $91,498 1 Relocate Existing Utility Pole and Guy Anchor 1 ls $50,000.00 $50,000 2 Remove and Replace Existing Drain Inlet 2 ea $2,800.00 $5,600 3 Remove Existing Pavement 120 sf $1.30 $156 4 Storm Drain Lateral Pipeline 16 lf $107.00 $1,712 5 Tie-In To Ex. Storm Drain Pipe 2 ea $1,000.00 $2,000 6 Rough Grading 75 cy $31.00 $2,325 7 Adjust Existing Manhole Lid To Grade 1 ea $1,000.00 $1,000 8 6" Vertical Curb & Gutter 60 lf $22.00 $1,320 9 Pavement: 6" A.C. & 22" A.B. (Charter Way TI=9.5, R=5) 950 sf $8.30 $7,885 10 Striping 1 ls $1,500.00 $1,500 11 Signage 1 ls $500.00 $500 12 Traffic Control (Flagman, Appurtenances, Etc.) 5 day $3,000.00 $15,000 13 Erosion Control 1 ls $2,500.00 $2,500
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CITY OF STOCKTON RIGHT-OF-WAY (ASSUMES RECONSTRUCTION OF ARGONAUT ST.) $379,530 1 Remove Existing Concrete Curb and Gutter 130 lf $13.00 $1,690 2 Remove Existing Pavement 39,200 sf $0.90 $35,280 3 Rough Grading 725 cy $31.00 $22,475 4 6" Vertical Curb & Gutter (Including Driveways) 100 lf $22.00 $2,200 5 6" Concrete Driveway / 4" Aggregate Base (Incl Sidewalk Area) 800 sf $20.00 $16,000 6 Pavement: 6" A.C. & 22" A.B. (Charter Way TI=9.5, R=5) 150 sf $8.30 $1,245 7 Pavement: 5" A.C. & 17.5" A.B. (Argonaut Street TI=8, R=5) 39,200 sf $6.70 $262,640 8 Adjust Existing Manhole Lid To Grade 7 ea $1,000.00 $7,000 9 Erosion Control 1 ls $25,000.00 $25,000 10 Striping 1 ls $5,000.00 $5,000 11 Signage 1 ls $1,000.00 $1,000
ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS $204,630 1 Remove Chain Link Fence 110 lf $8.00 $880 2 Rough Grading 1,000 cy $31.00 $31,000 3 Remove Existing Pavement 10,200 sf $0.60 $6,120 4 6' Chain Link Fence (Including 2 Rolling Access Gates) 130 lf $17.00 $2,210 5 Pavement: 4.5" A.C. & 17" A.B. (Onsite TI=7.5, R=5) 23,400 sf $6.30 $147,420 6 Erosion Control 1 ls $15,000.00 $15,000 7 Striping 1 ls $1,000.00 $1,000 8 Signage 1 ls $1,000.00 $1,000
SUB-TOTAL $675,658
25% CONTINGENCY $168,915 GRAND TOTAL $844,573
NOTES 1. Unit pricing in this Schematic Estimate is based on the State of California 2017 Contract Cost Data and Price Index for Selected Highway Construction Items ending March 31, 2018. Actual unit prices and construction costs may vary. 2. Prevailing Wage is included in the unit costs shown herein. 3. This Estimate Does Not Include Any Reimbursements For Which This Project May Be Eligible. 4. This Estimate Does Not Include Soft costs including such items as architecture, design, engineering, permits, inspections, consultants, environmental studies, financing, interest payments, and regulatory demands needing approval before construction begins. Printed 7/5/2018 Page 1 of 1 Prepared by: BV/MER P30
AGENDA ITEM 4D P31
August 2018 TAC STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion
DISCUSSION: SUMMARY: The Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority (Authority) was created under AB 758 (2017) and is tasked with the mission:
“to plan and help deliver a cost-effective connection from the San Joaquin Valley to the Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s rapid transit system and the Altamont Corridor Express in the Tri-Valley, to address regional economic and transportation changes” (Section 2 of AB 758 (Chapter747)).
The Authority is governed by a board of directors composed of 15 members, 7 of whom represent San Joaquin County jurisdictions. AB 758 requires that a “project feasibility report” must be completed by July 1, 2019. On July 25, 2018, the Authority’s board of directors reached the first major milestone towards achieving this goal by taking five actions related to the preferred project alternative identified by the Authority staff, known as “Valley Link.” Adopted a preferred project alternative for advancement into project-level environmental clearance and design Approved overall work program milestones and 12-month schedule for completion of the Project Feasibility Report and project-level environmental clearance and design Authorized the executive director to negotiate and execute an addendum to the contract to complete the Project Feasibility Report Authorized the executive director to negotiate a contract option for preparation of project level environmental documentation Directed staff to initiate environmental project scoping process Attachment A provides a summary of recommendation slides included in the staff presentation to the Authority on July 25, 2018. P32
“Valley Link” is intended to provide a cost-effective and reliable transit option between Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) rail system. More specifically, this option provides San Joaquin County residents a direct connection to the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station. Currently, San Joaquin County residents have two options for non-auto travel to BART during the AM/PM commute period: 1. Bus service. RTD’s Route 150 travels between Downtown Stockton and East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station; stopping at Michigan Park-N-Ride (Stockton), Walmart Park-N-Ride (Manteca), Save Mart Park-N-Ride (Lathrop), and Tracy Transit Center. 2. ACE Option. ACE travels to Pleasanton, where commuters can use Wheels Bus route 53 to access the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station.
“Valley Link” would offer a direct rail transit link from San Joaquin County to the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station, with trains departing every 24 minutes (meeting every other BART train) during the peak period, and every 60 minutes off-peak. Phase 1 would serve North Lathrop, River Islands, Downtown Tracy, Ellis Historical (optional), and Mountain House; while Phase 2 would extend to downtown Stockton. The projected travel time would be 47 minutes from Mountain House to BART, which is competitive with the automobile during peak periods.
Source: Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority, July 2018 When the Authority began this venture, it was unknown whether BART would approve the long- discussed extension into Livermore (alternatives terminating at Isabel Avenue and Greenville Road). However, BART decided not to advance the Livermore extension or any other alternatives while finalizing their EIR in May 2018. Thus, to fulfill its mission to connect BART and ACE, the Authority is responsible to expand the project all the way to East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. P33
The Authority created a list of recommendations on project purpose and need, (proposed) project & phasing options, alignment, stations & connectivity, service characteristics, and vehicle technology. More detail can be found in the discussion section of this staff report. RECOMMENDATION: This is an information/discussion item; no action is requested. SJCOG requests feedback on the Authority’s project to provide transit service from East Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to San Joaquin County. FISCAL IMPACT: SJCOG previously approved the use of $300,000 of STA funds for this project. Depending on the results of the Project Feasibility Report, SJCOG may or may not be requested to allocate additional funding for the design, development, operation, and maintenance. These figures will be defined at a later time. BACKGROUND: In October 2017, the Governor signed AB 758, establishing the Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority. The Authority is comprised of 15 representatives from San Joaquin County and San Francisco Bay Area including: BART, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), Mountain House Community Service District, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), Counties of San Joaquin and Alameda, Town of Danville, and Cities of Dublin, Lathrop, Livermore, Manteca, Pleasanton, Stockton, Tracy, and San Ramon. Caltrans is a partner of the Authority. Six out of 15 seats are held by San Joaquin County representatives including: SJCOG Board Member and Ripon City Councilmember Zuber (San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission) SJCOG Board Member and San Joaquin County Supervisor Bob Elliot (San Joaquin County) _ Director Bernice Tingle (Mountain House Community Services District) Vice Mayor Debby Moorhead (City of Manteca) Councilmember Paul Akinjo (City of Lathrop) Mayor Pro Tem Veronica Vargas (City of Tracy) LAVTA is designated by AB 758 as the managing agency at least until the July 1, 2019 deadline for the Project Feasibility Report. In January 2018, LAVTA Executive Director Michael Tree presented on the project to the SJCOG Board. In addition, the 18-month budget for $1.3 million feasibility study (July 2019 completion date) was announced. The $1,571,100 budget (including administrative costs) was comprised of $300,000 of SJCOG State Transit Assistance (STA) funds, $521,400 of Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Regional Measure 1 funds, and $750,000 of Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant. During those 18 months, the Authority is proceeding with the following goals/objectives: P34
1. Holding multiple TAC and Board meetings to discuss project purpose and need, station design, project delivery, vehicles & technology, and project review to guide the development of the preferred local alternative (i.e. Valley Link); 2. Deciding on a preferred alternative; 3. Simultaneously starting the project feasibility report and environmental impact report; 4. Adopting a project by July 2019. The Authority held a multitude of TAC and Board meetings starting in January 2018. These meetings revolved around project purpose and need, station design, alignment, project delivery, vehicles and technology, and project review. The overall goal was to produce a reasonable product for the feasibility study. On May 24, 2018, BART certified the EIR to extend BART to Livermore but voted 5 to 4 against extending BART and 5 to 3 against any other alternative. However, BART passed the responsibility onto the Authority to connect the East Dublin/Pleasanton BART station with San Joaquin County. BART’s decision may allow the Authority access to a portion of $635 million in funds allotted for the BART Livermore extension. In June 2018, the Authority officially named this project “Valley Link.” DISCUSSION: On July 25, 2018, the Authority took action on multiple recommendations related to the Valley Link project. The complete “Valley Link Binder” (370 pages), staff report, and presentation are downloadable from the Authority’s website: https://www.acetobart.org/upcoming-meeting Below are recommendations that were approved at the July meeting. Project Purpose and Need Rail connectivity between the Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s rapid transit system and the Altamont Corridor Express commuter service in the Tri-Valley. Project implementation that is fast, cost-effective and responsive to the goals and objects of the communities it will serve. Improves connectivity within the Bay Area Megaregion: connecting people, jobs, and housing. Supports the vision of the California State Rail Plan to connect the Northern California Megaregion to the State rail system. Project & Phasing Options Rail service from the existing Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to the proposed ACE North Lathrop Station, utilizing transportation rights-of-way where feasible: Phase 1 – Rail service from the existing Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to the proposed ACE North Lathrop Station Phase 2 – Rail service extended from the ACE North Lathrop Station to the existing ACE and Amtrak Stockton Station Further, explore opportunities for early action (a minimum operable segment). P35
Alignment Rail service from the existing Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to the proposed ACE North Lathrop Station Utilizing existing transportation rights-of-way where feasible Explore connectivity and partnerships to not preclude future expansions or connectivity to other State or regional hubs and/or destinations. Tri-Valley Segment Recommendation – BART connection at Dublin/Pleasanton Station, at-grade single track alignment in I-580 median with passing sidings between stations Altamont Pass Segment Recommendation – Alignment with former Southern Pacific Railroad corridor, and consider one grade separation at Altamont Pass Road San Joaquin Valley Segment Recommendation – Consider a maintenance facility at Hansen Road. Conduct negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to determine options and confirm the feasibility of viable alignment alternatives to the railroad corridor.
Source: Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority. July 2018 Stations & Connectivity Including the following stations in the proposed project: Dublin/Pleasanton BART Intermodal Station (Tri-Valley) Isabel Station (Tri-Valley) Greenville ACE Intermodal Station (Tri-Valley) Mountain House (San Joaquin County) Downtown Tracy (San Joaquin County) River Islands (San Joaquin County) P36
North Lathrop ACE Intermodal (San Joaquin County) The following stations will be considered as infill stations in the CEQA document: South Front Station (Tri-Valley) Grant Line Road Station (San Joaquin County) Ellis Station (San Joaquin County) Advance efficient station planning consistent with community goals and objectives.
Source: Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority. July 2018 Service Characteristics Regular service throughout the day in both directions with the ultimate goal of matching BART hours of operation and frequency. Initial service to include: Peak period 12-minute and off-peak (weekday nights and weekends) 30-minute frequency from BART Dublin/Pleasanton Station to Greenville Station Peak period 24-minute and off-peak (weekday nights and weekends) 60-minute frequency beyond Greenville Station Operate initial service from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm with a goal to extend to 4:00 am to 1:00 am
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Vehicle Technology Focus analysis on a Multiple Unit with hybrid technology (e.g. diesel and electric), with the ability to convert to battery power in the future.
NEXT STEPS: SJCOG will provide comments, continue to coordinate with the Authority and bring any future funding requests before the Board for consideration. The Authority’s timeline (Attachment B) indicates the following future steps: o Develop Project Feasibility Report and CEQA/NEPA documents (now until June 2019). o Project Adoption (July 2019) o Design and Construction (4 – 7 years) o Service Start (2023 – 2026)
ATTACHMENTS: A. Project Recommendations – Excerpt from Presentation Given at Authority Boarding Meeting on July 25, 2018 (Full presentation available at https://www.acetobart.org/upcoming-meeting)
B. Valley Link Time Line
Prepared by: Travis Yokoyama, Associate Regional Planner
ATTACHMENT A - Project Recommendations -P38 Authority Board Meeting on July 25, 2018 P39 1. Purpose and Need • Rail connectivity between the Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s rapid transit system and the Altamont Corridor Express commuter service in the Tri-Valley. • Project implementation that is fast, cost-effective and responsive to the goals and objectives of the communities it will serve. • Improve connectivity within the Bay Area Megaregion: connecting people, jobs and housing. • Supports the vision of the California State Rail Plan to connect the Northern California Megaregion to the State rail system. P40 2. Project + Phasing Options Recommendation
• Rail service from the existing Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to the proposed ACE North Lathrop Station, utilizing existing transportation rights-of-way where feasible: – Phase 1 – Rail service from the existing Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to the proposed ACE North Lathrop Station – Phase 2 - Rail service extended from the ACE North Lathrop Station to the existing ACE and Amtrak Stockton Station • Further explore opportunities for early action (a minimum operable segment) P41 3. Alignment Recommendation
• Rail service from the existing Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station to the proposed ACE North Lathrop Station • Utilizing existing transportation rights-of-way where feasible • Explore connectivity and partnerships to not preclude future expansions or connectivity to other State or regional hubs and/or destinations P42 3.1 Segment 1: Tri-Valley Recommendation
• BART connection at Dublin/Pleasanton Station, at-grade single track alignment in I-580 median with passing sidings between stations P43 3.2 Segment 2: Altamont Pass Recommendation • Alignment within former Southern Pacific Railroad corridor, and consider one grade separation at Altamont Pass Road. P44 Segment 2: Altamont Pass P45 3.3 Segment 3/4: San Joaquin Valley Recommendation • Consider a maintenance facility at Hansen Road. • Conduct negotiations with railroad to determine options. • Confirm feasibility of viable alignment alternatives to the railroad corridor. P46 Segment 3/4: San Joaquin Valley P47 4.1 Stations Recommendation
Include the following stations in the proposed project: – Dublin/Pleasanton BART – Mountain House Intermodal – Downtown Tracy – Isabel – River Islands – Greenville ACE Intermodal – North Lathrop ACE Intermodal P48 Greenville ACE Intermodal P49 Mountain House Station P50 Downtown Tracy Station P51 River Islands Station P52 North Lathrop ACE Intermodal P53 4.2 Infill Stations Recommendation
The following stations will be considered as infill stations in the CEQA document:
• South Front • Grant Line Road • Ellis Historical P54 4.3 Stations Recommendation
• Further explore station locations for the viable alignment alternatives to the railroad corridor • Advance efficient station planning consistent with community goals and objectives P55 5. Service Characteristics
• Regular service throughout the day in both directions with the ultimate goal of matching BART hours of operation and frequency. • Initial service to include: Peak period 12-minute and 30- minute off-peak frequency from BART Dublin/Pleasanton Station to Greenville Station and 24-minute peak and 60 minute off-peak frequency beyond Greenville Station. Operate initial service from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. P56 6. Vehicle Technology Recommendation
• Focus analysis on a Multiple Unit with hybrid technology with the ability to convert to battery power in the future P57 TRI-VALLEY/SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY JULY 2018 Valley Link Rail Project Delivery PREPARED BY MIG,INC.
PHASE ONE: IDENTIFY LOCALLY PREFERRED PHASE TWO: ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PHASE THREE: DESIGN ALTERNATIVE PREPARE PROJECT DELIVERY PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION
Technical Technical Technical Member Member Member Advisory Advisory Advisory Agency Agency Agency Committee Committee Committee Coordination Coordination Coordination ATTACHMENT B – Valley Link Timeline
Design & Construction
Authority Board Meetings Decision on Authority Board Meetings Project Service • Project Purpose and Need Locally Preferred • Station Area Plans Adoption Start • Stations Alternative • Project Funding Plan • Project Delivery • Transit Connectivity • Vehicles & Technology • Management, Operations and Maintenance Plan • Project Review • Project Delivery Method
Project Feasibility Report
CEQA (EIR)/NEPA (EIS)
COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT
JAN FEB MAR APRIL MAY JUNE JULY-AUG SEP NOV FEB APR JUNE JULY 4-7 YEARS 2023-2026 2018 2019 2018 2019 P58
AGENDA ITEM 4E P59
August 2018 TAC
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) and Third Party Cost Estimate for FY 18/19
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend SJCOG Board Approval of Estimated Third Party Costs for FY 18/19 As Outlined in Table 1
DISCUSSION:
SUMMARY:
Section 6.4 of the RTIF Operating Agreement establishes the procedure for billing of 3rd party costs incurred by SJCOG to regionally implement the RTIF program. The percentage of estimated on-going third-party costs paid by each participating agency and SJCOG is based on the percentage of the total county-wide program fees retained by each entity. SJCOG staff estimates the need for third-party cost billing for FY 18/19 will be $12,390. Based on the RTIF retained by each entity through December 31, 2017, the amounts shown in the table below will be billed in September 2018.
Table 1: RTIF Retained and Billable 3rd Party Costs Total RTIF Retained through % Agency Billable 3rd Party Costs December 31,2017 Retained City of Escalon $ 245,625.53 0.38% $ 47.39 City of Lathrop $ 4,518,191.60 7.04% $ 871.66 City of Lodi $ 3,847,530.11 5.99% $ 742.27 City of Manteca $ 14,188,428.80 22.09% $ 2,737.26 City of Ripon $ 555,231.95 0.86% $ 107.12 City of Stockton $ 14,261,876.29 22.21% $ 2,751.43 City of Tracy $ 6,947,236.12 10.82% $ 1,340.27 SJ County $ 10,501,237.38 16.35% $ 2,025.92 SJCOG $ 9,157,561.26 14.26% $ 1,766.69 Program Totals $ 64,222,919.04 100.00% $ 12,390.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of the RTIF third-party cost estimate for FY 18/19 that are shown in Table 1. P60
FISCAL IMPACT:
The ongoing cost of administering the RTIF is anticipated in SJCOG’s FY 18-19 Overall Work Program (OWP) and will not be affected by this action.
BACKGROUND:
Section 6 of the Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) Operating Agreement establishes guidelines regarding the program’s administrative costs. Per Section 6.4, each participating agency and SJCOG is responsible for the 3rd party costs to regionally implement the RTIF program which must be approved by the SJCOG Board of Directors. Eligible costs include legal expenses, audit expenses, and consultant costs. SJCOG bills each participating agency for its portion of the third-party costs and allocates the appropriate amount from the SJCOG budget for the SJCOG portion.
The RTIF Operating Agreement indicates that the amount of on-going 3rd party costs each participating agency and SJCOG shall pay is based on the percentage of the total county-wide RTIF Program Fees “retained” by each participating agency and SJCOG. Retained funds are the amount of RTIF funds remaining after 10% of the RTIF funds are distributed by each city to San Joaquin County and 15% of the RTIF funds to SJCOG from each city and San Joaquin County. The diagram below illustrates the process of collecting and forwarding RTIF between participating agencies to arrive at the net retained to calculate the percentage of the 3rd party cost each participating agency is required to offset:
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SJCOG is currently collecting FY 18/19 Third-Party Costs for an estimated on-call consultant, auditor, legal, and contingency assistance. These amounts are based on average expenses from the total years (12) of the RTIF’s implementation, excluding major updates to the RTIF program. SJCOG will continually review ongoing expenditures to determine if these amounts can be revised accordingly. The table below summarizes current and projected 3rd party costs.
FY 18/19 Estimated Third‐Party Expenses Consultant $ 6,000 Auditor $ 3,000 Legal $ 5,000 Contingency $ 2,000 Future Estimated 3rd Party Expenses $ 16,000
A comprehensive review of past third-party cost revenues and expenditures at the end of FY 17/18 revealed that SJCOG currently has a balance of $3,610 of these funds. Given the current balance of $3,610, to replenish the account to cover estimated annual expenses of $16,000, SJCOG staff is recommending to the Board billing $12,390 this fiscal year, as detailed in Table 1 and summarized below.
$12,390 $3,610 (FY 17/18 (Proposed 3rd $16,000 Balance) Party Cost for FY 18/19)
NEXT STEP(s):
SJCOG will be billing each participating agency (signatories to the RTIF Operating Agreement) for their respective shares of future third-party costs.
SJCOG Staff will prepare the RTIF Annual Report for Fall 2018 adoption.
Staff Report prepared by Michelle Lacondeguy, Assistant Regional Planner P62
AGENDA ITEM 4F P63
August 2018 TAC
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Valley Voice Annual Trip to Washington D.C.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information
SUMMARY:
Valley Voice is a coalition of elected officials and council of governments’ staff from throughout the San Joaquin Valley who travel to Sacramento and Washington, D.C. annually to present issues of regional significance to federal and state legislators. This year, San Joaquin County will be represented by SJCOG Board member, Stockton Vice Mayor Elbert Holman, as well as SJCOG Executive Director, Andrew Chesley.
Valley Voice traveled to Sacramento on March 7, 2018, and is currently planning the annual trip to Washington D.C. on September 12-13, 2018. At the state capital alone, officials were able to speak to notable legislators such as the California Transportation commissioner, the executive officer of California Air Resources Board, assembly members, and senators. P64
The trip to Washington D.C. will cover a wide range of legislative and regulatory priority advocacy topics. This will include:
1) Funding for Major Regional San Joaquin Valley Goods Movement Projects a. Madera SR 99 (avenues 12-17) b. BUILD applications (formally TIGER) to be submitted July 19-Madera SR 99, Kern SR 46 c. INFRA applications (formally FASTLANE), NOFA after October 1 2) Transportation Policy a. White House Infrastructure Plan i. Incentive Program favors existing non-Federal revenue streams ii. Rural Infrastructure program does apply to the Valley iii. Local Match Requirements b. Next Surface Transportation Reauthorization i. Regional Transportation Plan Adoption Cycles ii. Buy America Waivers iii. Farm to Market Pilot iv. Promote MPO flexibility and decision-making authority. 3) Air Quality a. Diesel Emission Reduction Act, increase funding b. Targeted Airshed Program, refocus the program on extreme non-attainment areas. 4) San Joaquin Passenger Rail a. Support funding and expansion of services of ACE to Merced (BUILD & INFRA apps pending).
Traveling to the Washington D.C. amplifies the Valley’s presence and aids in stressing the importance of the region’s priorities at a federal level. Examples of topics from last year’s trip included farm to market routes, equity in grant programs, and clean air act modernization. Every trip provides a platform for the San Joaquin Valley to discuss regional priorities, issues, and develop strategies that will progress planning initiatives forward.
FISCAL IMPACT: None currently. The legislative platform has policy implications that may ultimately impact transportation funding decisions.
Prepared by Michelle Lacondeguy, Assistant Regional Planner
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August 2018 TAC
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: dibs Quarterly Activity Report: April – June 2018
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information
SUMMARY:
The dibs program provides information and encouragement to help people learn about and use travel options other than driving alone. These options include riding transit, carpooling, vanpooling and biking to work. This is accomplished by working directly with commuters, organizing community events, conducting employer outreach and partnering with local agencies. The attached report summarizes the activities that occurred to accomplish our mission.
Highlights Include:
• Bike Month Feedback Preview • dibs Donut Day for Amtrak Morning Express Train
• Merced Vanpool Project
BACKGROUND
Formerly known as Commute Connection, dibs were established in 1978 by SJCOG. The program was re-branded to dibs in 2016 to modernize the image, appeal to a wider audience and offer users a more engaging and convenient way to obtain information. Since inception, the program has expanded to include the counties of Stanislaus and Merced through contracts with the Stanislaus Council of Governments and Merced Association of Governments. As a result, through extensive marketing and outreach, the program has registered over 9,000 commuters. Ultimately, the dibs program aims to help improve air quality and reduce roadway congestion by encouraging commuters not to drive alone. Primary features of the program include:
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Vanpool & Community Marketing Transit & Online Trip Emergency Outreach & & Park and Planning Ride Home Events Promotions Ride Incentives
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June 2018 TAC
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: 2018 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Notice of Determination (NOD)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information
SUMMARY: To meet the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), SJCOG, in conjunction with Rincon Consultants Inc., prepared a Programmatic EIR or PEIR for the 2018 RTP/SCS. The Draft PEIR was circulated for public review in March and April and a Final PEIR, containing sections for corrections and additions, comment letters, responses to those comments, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program was posted to the SJCOG website in June. These two documents, the draft, and final PEIRs comprise the full Programmatic EIR.
At its regular June 28, 2018 meeting, the SJCOG Board adopted Resolution R-18-46 that certified the EIR, adopted the Mitigation and Monitoring and Reporting Program, and adopted the required CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations (see Background section of the staff report for a list of terms). Once this action was taken, SJCOG was required to file a Notice of Determination or NOD with the San Joaquin County Clerk’s office and to send a copy of the NOD to the State Clearinghouse at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
The filing and subsequent posting of the NOD at the County Clerk’s Office starts a 30-day statute of limitations on court challenges to the approval of EIR. This 30-day statutory challenge period has now expired with no challenge. The final documents can be accessed on the SJCOG website at the following links:
2018 RTP/SCS: www.sjcog.org/rtp 2018 Programmatic EIR: www.sjcog.org/eir
RECOMMENDATION:
The staff is informational; no action is requested.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Developing the 2018 RTP/SCS is programmed in SJCOG’s Overall Work Program (OWP). The Regional Transportation Plan itself is not a budget document but a comprehensive transportation plan that sets forward policies and identifies eligible transportation improvements for future Board funding actions. If a project is not in SJCOG’s adopted RTP, it is not eligible for certain state, local, or federal funds.
BACKGROUND:
RTP/SCS Document Summary & Purpose:
The RTP / SCS is a long-range planning document required of every Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) nationwide. The document must comply with the most recent federal statutes (Code of Federal Regulations or CFRs). As the 2018 RTP/SCS is proposed for adoption after May 27, 2018, it is subject to the planning requirements of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) acts. For California, the federal requirements, as well as additional state requirements, are brought together in a single set of guidelines. The current guidance, adopted by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) on January 18, 2017, can be found at http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/offices/orip/rtp/. The guidelines identify legal requirements, recommended plan elements, as well as planning practice examples. The latter is designed to aid MPOs in selecting a level of analysis appropriate to the size and complexity of their individual regions.
While the RTP/SCS is updated every four years, it is long-range in nature (at least 20 years) and can be amended as necessary between update cycles. The Draft 2018 RTP / SCS (also called the draft Plan) identifies a revenue forecast and a package of transportation investments that meet regional priorities for mobility and transportation needs in San Joaquin County through the year 2042. This is a shared vision for the region as voiced by the public, stakeholder groups, and the SJCOG policy board through the public outreach process. The total plan funding of nearly $11.5 billion is summarized in the table at right. Totals expressed in Year of Expenditure (YOE) dollars in millions
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Programmatic Environmental Impact Report Summary & Purpose:
While the RTP/SCS is not subject to the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does apply. Because of this, SJCOG must prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the draft plan. The purpose of the EIR is to provide information to residents and policymakers on any likely impacts to the environment as a result of the construction of the transportation projects or implementation of the programs listed in 2018 RTP/SCS.
The EIR is considered “programmatic” in that it covers the potential effects of the plan in total and does not look at the specific impact of each listed project. Depending on the funding being used for an individual project, the lead agency of the project may be required to comply with either NEPA (if federal fund sources are involved) and/or CEQA. This further project-specific environmental analysis must be performed by the agency constructing or “sponsoring” the project prior to its final approval. A list of important terms used in the staff report is below. A flow chart of the steps in the CEQA process follows the list of terms.
Notice of Preparation or NOP: Notice issued by the lead agency (SJCOG) to other State and Federal agencies; other agencies, stakeholder groups or individuals requesting notice; and the State Clearinghouse. The notice identifies the project, itemizes the likely environmental topics to be included (e.g. water, biological resources, greenhouses gas), and identifies how agencies or members of the public may comment on the content of the EIR.
Scoping: Providing the opportunity for agencies and the public to review the proposed project, identify issues, and suggest actions before the draft EIR is prepared. Generally, a scoping meeting is held to provide this opportunity.
Findings: For each environmental impact identified, the lead agency must identify the significant effects on the environment that would occur and make one or more of the following findings with respect to each significant impact:
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Those changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency. Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or alternatives identified in the environmental impact report. (The concept of infeasibility also encompasses whether a particular alternative or mitigation measure promotes the Project’s underlying goals and objectives and whether an alternative or mitigation measure is impractical or undesirable from a policy standpoint. This is also known as a Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program: When certifying the EIR, the lead agency must also adopt a program of monitoring and reporting to ensure that mitigation measures identified in the PEIR are implemented.
Notice of Determination: A brief notice filed with the State Clearinghouse to document project approval. The filing of the NOD starts the 30-day statute of limitations period on legal challenges to the certified EIR.
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SCHEDULE:
The overall schedule of milestones for the PEIR is listed below.
Overall Schedule Date Milestone/Deliverable March 10, 2017 Notice of Preparation (NOP) for PEIR released for the 30-day review period March 30, 2017 Scoping Meeting for PEIR content, SJCOG Offices, 4 pm to 6 pm March 13, 2018 Draft RTP/SCS PEIR released for a 45-day public comment period April 4, 2018 Public Hearing for 2018 RTP/SCS and PEIR, City of Lathrop Council Chambers, Lathrop, 12 pm April 26, 2018 Public Hearing for 2018 RTP/SCS, PEIR & Associated Documents, SJCOG Boardroom, 4 pm April 26, 2018 The comment period for EIR extended to April 30, 2018 June 28, 2018 SJCOG Board Certifies the 2018 RTP/SCS PEIR and adopts the 2018 RTP/SCS and associated 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program and Air Quality Conformity Documents June 29, 2018 Notice of Determination (NOD) filed with San Joaquin County Clerk and State Clearinghouse, starting 30-day statutory legal challenge period July 29, 2018 End of the 30-day statutory legal challenge period.
NEXT STEPS:
All final documents have been posted to the SJCOG website and submitted to state and federal agencies for review and approval. The approval process typically takes several months.
Prepared by: Kim Anderson, Senior Regional Planner
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August 2018 TAC
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Career Development and the Changing Workforce – August 21 Speaker Series Event
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information
SUMMARY:
New workforce patterns in San Joaquin County are changing the job skills needed to succeed in the region. Come learn about how agencies are addressing this, including:
-Data on the dynamic growth of warehousing/logistics in SJC -Stockton's Workforce Development Action Plan -California's Innovative Swiss-based apprenticeship program.
Please join us on August 21, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., to hear about local and State skills development initiatives, the local emerging warehouse economy, and a strategy used in Switzerland to enhance the workforce through providing equality between university degrees and workforce apprenticeship equivalency. Speakers include the Center for Business and Policy Research, Ann Rogan from the Stockton Office of the Mayor, and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency.
Join us in listening to University of the Pacific’s Center for Business and Policy Research (CBPR) introduce the skills development initiatives that are the focus of this speaker series by reviewing key dynamics in San Joaquin County’s workforce. Among the issues this presentation will touch-on are skills implications from the County’s growing integration with other parts of the Northern California Mega-region, as well as changes in the County’s occupational and industrial patterns.
But that is not all! In the fall of 2017, the Mayor’s Office convened a variety of workforce and educational leaders - alongside Valley Vision and University of the Pacific. That work has culminated in a Workforce Development Action Plan - with the specific call to action being the Skills PACT for Transformative Development. The Skills PACT revolves around several key themes that emerged from the workforce leadership series and was born out of a need to
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collectively recognize that the economic future of Stockton and San Joaquin County is intricately tied to the strength and dynamism of its workforce. A Skills Taskforce will drive implementation of this plan by bringing together local partners to test new, experimental ways of improving workforce objectives. Attendees will hear about this initiative and how it is planning for a vibrant workforce future for the region’s residents.
Lastly, attendees will hear from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. California is one (1) of five (5) states in the United States that is supporting the development of High School Apprenticeship Programs. The California Initiative is informed by the highly successful apprenticeship system in Switzerland. It will include representatives of private industry, public agencies, students and local workers. Although the traditional focus is usually on developing apprenticeship programs working in partnership with the private sector, the State of California has initiated apprenticeship training programs in State Civil Service. This presentation will provide public agencies in Did you know? San Joaquin County the opportunity to play a leadership role and participate in a program that supports the development of the region’s University of the Pacific Center for Business and Policy Research future workforce. has released a website that tracks a variety of indicators for This seminar is free. To register, please use the provided web link the San Joaquin Region. These below. Registrants have the option to bring a lunch or order a Togo’s indicators range across topics in brown box lunch prior to the event and pay $10 cash at the door. the areas of economy, people and society, and place. They Directly after the event, the local Stockton Skills Taskforce will be address issue areas of meeting in the board room and anyone that is interested is welcome to employment, income, attend! The meeting is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. demographics, safety, housing, transportation, health, and so RECOMMENDATION: much more! To access this website, please visit
www.pacificcbpr.org There is no recommendation; this staff report is for informational purposes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient resources have been budgeted in the approved FY 2018-2019 Overall Work Program to cover on-going speaker series activities.
BACKGROUND:
SJCOG’s relationship with CBPR is a longstanding one. The Center for Business and Policy Research (formerly known as the Business Forecasting Center) at UOP was founded in 2004. The original intent
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of CBPR was to involve other agencies (including the City of Stockton and other cities in the County, the San Joaquin Partnership and Business Council, and the Port of Stockton) in various regional public and private economic development activities. They have grown substantially since then and have greatly enhanced their analytical skills and capabilities. They now release quarterly jobs reports for our region (known as the Metro Forecast) as well as a myriad of other data.
In 2017, SJCOG, along with University of the Pacific CBPR, launched the Speaker Series. The purpose of these events is to bring together experts in different fields to discuss topics important to the region, such as housing affordability, healthy communities, and jobs and economy. These presentations brought conversations about migration and commuting patterns in relation to income and housing costs in San Joaquin County, as well as housing affordability. In the summer, we had discussion around the obesity epidemic, asthma and air quality, and state and local initiatives for health. Our fall speaker series reviewed the economic impact of investments in transportation projects on San Joaquin County. In 2018, SJCOG hosted a speaker series on emerging transportation innovations.
This series is full of learning opportunities, data, and information regarding our region and state. You do not want to miss out, register today!
NEXT STEPS:
Join us on August 21, 2018 in the SJCOG Board Room from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2018speakerseries-2 for more information and to register for the event. Please view https://www.planning.org/events/eventsingle/9146529/ if you would like to see information about your AICP CM credits. If you have any questions, please contact Summer Anderson at [email protected], or 209-235-0452.
Prepared by: Summer Anderson, Assistant Regional Planner
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A N D CAREER DEVELOPMENT THE CHANGING WORKFORCE
New workforce patterns in San Joaquin County are changing the job skills needed to succeed in the region. Come learn about how agencies are addressing this, including: Data on the dynamic growth of warehousing/logistics in SJC Stockton's Workforce Development Action Plan California's Innovative Swiss-based apprenticeship program S p e a k e r s
State of CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency Ann Rogan Stockton Office of the Mayor &
AICP Members earn 1.5 credits!
RSVP on Eventbrite: Join us for this FREE event! tinyurl.com/2018speakerseries-1 Bring your own lunch or purchase $10 box lunch AUG 21, 2018 Don't miss out! time: 12:30 p.m to 2 p.m Questions? Summer Anderson place: SJCOG Board Room [email protected] 555 E Weber Ave Stockton, CA 95204 209.235.0452 P80
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August 2018 TAC
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: 2017-18 Final Local Transportation Fund Revenue and Apportionment Schedule
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend to the Board the adoption of The final FY2017-18 Revenue and Apportionment Schedule
DISCUSSION:
BACKGROUND
In February of 2017, the SJCOG Board adopted a Local Transportation Fund (LTF) revenue estimate for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 of $29,463,200 and an apportionment schedule which distributes the funds to LTF recipients. This revenue estimate considered economic conditions at the time and historical trends. In June of 2018, a revised LTF revenue estimate of $32,000,000 was adopted by the Board based on updated revenue collections for the fiscal year.
Actual 2017-18 LTF revenues received totaled $32,872,308. Based upon actual receipts, actual LTF revenue was higher by $872,308. This amounts to a 2.73% increase. Adopting this revised revenue estimate, which is routinely prepared at the end of each fiscal year, adjusts the funds available to be apportioned to recipients for purposes such as transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects, and local street repair. Table 1 identifies the new allocation of $32,872,308 million and the “off the top” expenditures. The amount going to the San Joaquin Auditor-Controller remains the same at $2,000. The allocation for SJCOG to administer the Transportation Development Act (TDA) also remains the same at $290,000. The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) apportionment remains the same at $3,100,000.
Pursuant to the TDA and SJCOG policy, 2% is allocated to member agencies for bicycle and pedestrian facility projects. This amount is increased to $632,672. The 2.88% planning apportionment for SJCOG also increases to $946,722.
The remainder of the fund estimate, $27,900,914 reflecting an increase of $830,242 is then apportioned to member agencies based upon population. The exception is that San Joaquin Regional Transit District receives all the City of Stockton funds less the City’s bicycle and P82 pedestrian allocation and a portion of the County of San Joaquin’s funds to provide transit services in the unincorporated metropolitan area and rural San Joaquin County.
Table 2 attached displays the proposed apportionment table based upon the new revenue estimate.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimate given to the Board in June 2018 has increased by $872,308. Tables 1 and 2 attached display the revised apportionments.
Claimants who have not submitted claims for 2017-18 will be able to submit claims based upon the revised schedule. If a claim has already been filed, claimants can claim the increase on their FY18-19 claim as previous year’s unclaimed apportionment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
SJCOG staff recommends the TAC Committee propose that the SJCOG Board adopt the attached Local Transportation Fund Final revenue estimate and apportionment schedule for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
Attachments 1. Original Estimated LTF Revenues & Apportionment Table 1 2. Final LTF Revenues & Apportionment Tables 1 & 2
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TABLE 1
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND JUNE 2018 REVENUE ESTIMATE AND APPORTIONMENT FISCAL YEAR: 2017-18
ESTIMATED REVENUE FY 2017-18$ 32,000,000
RECOMMENDATIONS
I. LESS ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOCATIONS
COUNTY AUDITOR* 2,000
COG TDA ADMINISTRATION* 290,000
A. COG TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 2.88% PLANNING APPORTIONMENT** 921,600 30,786,400
B. COUNTY AND CITIES 2% BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN** 615,728 APPORTIONMENT
C. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION * 3,100,000
II. BALANCE AVAILABLE FOR 2017-18 BY AREA APPORTIONMENT ARTICLE 4 AND ARTICLE 8 PURPOSES** 27,070,672
*Upon adoption by the COG Board, these amounts are fixed and will be apportioned "off the top". **These amounts will vary with actual revenues received. See Table 2 for breakdown of 2% bicycle/pedestrian funds and general purpose revenues.
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TABLE 1
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND FINAL REVENUE ESTIMATE AND APPORTIONMENT FISCAL YEAR: 2017-18 Original Est. 2.73% FINAL REVENUE FY 2017-18 $ 32,872,308 $ 32,000,000 $ 872,308
RECOMMENDATIONS
I. LESS ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOCATIONS
COUNTY AUDITOR* 2,000 2,000$ -
COG TDA ADMINISTRATION* 290,000 290,000$ -
A. COG TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 2.88% PLANNING APPORTIONMENT** 946,722 921,600$ 25,122 31,633,586 30,786,400$ 847,186
B. COUNTY AND CITIES 2% BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN** 632,672 615,728$ 16,944 APPORTIONMENT
C. SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION * 3,100,000 3,100,000$ -
II. BALANCE AVAILABLE FOR 2017-18 BY AREA APPORTIONMENT ARTICLE 4 AND ARTICLE 8 PURPOSES** 27,900,914 27,070,672 830,242
*Upon adoption by the COG Board, these amounts are fixed and will be apportioned "off the top". **These amounts will vary with actual revenues received. See Table 2 for breakdown of 2% bicycle/pedestrian funds and general purpose revenues.
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TABLE 2
FINAL LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND AREA APPORTIONMENT FISCAL YEAR: 2017-18
POPULATION BIKE/PED ARTICLE SJCOG TOTAL CLAIMANTS ESTIMATE* % APPT. 4 OR 8 PLANNING APPT.
SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT ** 463,214 0.63161 0 17,622,571 538,167 17,622,571 LATHROP 22,112 0.03015 19,075 841,232 25,690 860,307 LODI 63,219 0.08620 54,537 2,405,111 73,449 2,459,649 MANTECA 73,841 0.10069 63,701 2,809,216 85,789 2,872,917 TRACY 89,208 0.12164 76,958 3,393,840 103,643 3,470,798 RIPON 14,724 0.02008 12,702 560,162 17,107 572,864 ESCALON 7,065 0.00963 6,095 268,782 8,208 274,877 UNINCORPORATED** 0 0.00000 127,350 0 0 127,350 SAN JOAQUIN REG. RAIL COMM 0 0.00000 0 3,100,000 94,669 3,100,000 STOCKTON 0 0.00000 272,254 0 272,254 COUNCIL OF GOVT'S 1.00000 946,722 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 0.00000
TOTAL 733,383 2.00000 632,672 31,000,914 946,722 31,633,586
SAN JOAQUIN RTD POP. PCT. CITY OF STOCKTON 315,592 0.6813 **Funds CO. OF SAN apportioned JOAQUIN in (24%) the unincorporated area outside the Stockton Urbanized 35,429 will continue 0.0765 to be split 76/24% per previous agr eement. CO. The OF 24% SAN will JOAQUIN be apportioned - CAT (76%) to RTD based upon a new 3- year agreement 112,193 b/w SJCO & 0.2422RTD Total Unincorporated population (used to determine bike/ped apportionment) = ------147,622 TOTAL 463,214 1.00
*State Department of Finance population estimates (January, 2016).