Councilmember Don Tatzin, Vice-Chair, City of Lafayette Alternate Federal Glover, Contra Costa County Councilmember Patrick Hume, City of Elk Grove Alternate Don Nottoli, Sacramento County Supervisor Vito Chiesa, Stanislaus County Alternate Richard O’Brien, City of Riverbank Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza, Merced County Alternate Mike Villalta, City of Los Banos Supervisor Scott Haggerty, Alameda County Alternate Tom Blalock, BART Councilmember Bob Johnson, City of Lodi Alternate Bob Link, City of Visalia Supervisor Doug Verboon, Kings County Alternate Justin Mendes, City of Hanford Supervisor Brett Frazier, Madera County Alternate Andrew Madellin, City of Madera
AGENDA January 27, 2017 – 12:30 PM San Joaquin Council of Governments 555 E Weber Avenue, Stockton CA
This Agenda shall be made available upon request in alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12132) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code § 54954.2). Persons requesting a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission staff, at 209-944-6220, during regular business hours, at least twenty-four hours prior to the time of the meeting.
All proceedings before the Authority are conducted in English. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Authority regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the offices of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission located at 949 E. Channel Street, Stockton, California, 95202 during normal business hours or by calling (209) 944-6220. The Agenda and meeting materials are also available on the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Website: http://www.sjjpa.com/Home
1 Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Vice Chair Tatzin
2 Consent Calendar Vice Chair Tatzin
2.1 Approve Minutes from November 3, 2016 Board Meeting ACTION
2.2 Discuss Next Board Meeting Location INFORMATION
2.3 SJJPA Operating Expense Report INFORMATION
2.4 Accept Independent Auditors’ Report for Fiscal Year ACTION 2015/2016
2.5 Administrative Items INFORMATION
3 Public Comments
Persons wishing to address the Authority on any item of interest to the public regarding SJJPA and the San Joaquin Rail Service shall state their names and addresses and make their presentation. Please limit presentations to three minutes. The Authority cannot take action on matters not on the agenda unless the action is authorized by Section 54954.2 of the Government Code.
4 Election of Officers Vice Chair Tatzin ACTION
5 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Brian Schmidt ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority to Accept Budget Amendment #1 from the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Increasing the SJJPA Community Engagement and Marketing Budget with Rollover Funds from FY 2015/2016 in the Amount of $158,430, Increasing the SJJPA Operating Budget from $48,730,160 to $48,888,590 and Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute Contract Amendments and Agreements to Utilize These Funds Not to Exceed the Executive Director’s Expenditure Authority
6 Morning Express Service / Mid-Corridor Start-Ends Dan Leavitt INFORMATION Update
7 Update on Surveys for Sacramento Morning Express David Lipari INFORMATION Service
8 Update on Planning for Expanded Service to Sacramento Dan Leavitt INFORMATION
9 Update on 2017 Business Plan Dan Leavitt INFORMATION
10 San Joaquins Operations Update Brian Schmidt INFORMATION
11 Executive Director’s Report Stacey Mortensen INFORMATION
12 Adjournment Vice Chair Tatzin INFORMATION
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STAFF REPORT Item 2.1 ACTION
November 3, 2016 SJJPA Board Meeting Minutes
The regular meeting of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) was held at 2:00 PM, November 3, 2016 at the Merced County Board of Supervisors Chambers in Merced.
1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call
John Pedrozo, Chairperson of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Chiesa.
Board Members Present: Chairperson Pedrozo, Vice Chair Tatzin, Vice Chair Perea, Blalock, Verboon, Medellin, Johnson, Chiesa, and Link.
2. Consent Calendar
2.1 Approve Minutes from July 22, 2016 Board Meeting ACTION 2.2 Approve Next SJJPA Board Meeting Location ACTION 2.3 Approve 2017 SJJPA Board Meeting Calendar ACTION 2.4 Deny the October 12, 2016 Claim of Channon Keel ACTION Regarding a June 6, 2016 Alleged Incident 2.5 Appoint a New Alternate Member for the San Joaquin ACTION Valley Rail Committee in Los Angeles County, and Change Positions of a Regular Member and an Alternate Member in Stanislaus County 2.6 SJJPA Operating Expense Reports INFORMATION
Mr. Leavitt mentioned a conflict with the proposed November 10, 2017 SJJPA Board Meeting. He recommended November 17, 2017 as an alternative.
M/S/C (Blalock/Tatzin) to amend Item 2.3 of the Consent Calendar to change the November 10, 2017 Board Meeting to November 17, 2017. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority on November 3, 2016, by the following vote to wit:
Ayes: 9 Chairperson Pedrozo, Vice Chair Tatzin, Vice Chair Perea, Blalock, Verboon, Medellin, Johnson, Chiesa, and Link Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Hume
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Gary Rucker of Merced discussed the excessive train horn blowing in Merced and the impact on the community.
Mike Barnbaum, founder of Ride Downtown 916, mentioned the upcoming opening of the Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink. He also discussed activities taking place for “Train Day” on November 19 at the Holiday Ice Rink.
There were no additional public comments.
4. Recognition of Outgoing Chair John Pedrozo
Member Chiesa recounted the first time he met Chair Pedrozo.
Member Verboon discussed how Chair Pedrozo made him feel welcomed when he first began attending rail meetings.
Vice Chair Perea reminisced on his friendship with Chair Pedrozo.
Member Johnson told a story highlighting Chair Pedrozo’s popularity and leadership qualities.
Member Blalock mentioned Chair Pedrozo’s contribution to the formation of the SJJPA.
Vice Chair Tatzin also touched upon Chair Pedrozo’s welcoming disposition.
Ms. Mortensen applauded Chair Pedrozo’s leadership as Chair of the SJJPA.
Mr. Leavitt thanked Chair Pedrozo for his unwavering support and commitment toward improving the San Joaquins.
Mr. Schmidt mentioned the degree of Chair Pedrozo’s trust in staff.
Ms. Mortensen and staff then presented Chair Pedrozo with an engraved bell and framed photograph.
Chair Pedrozo spoke next, introducing his family and friends in attendance and thanking everyone for their kind words and support. He also mentioned how his life philosophy influenced his role as a public servant and SJJPA Chair.
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4 of 51 5. Approve Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Adding Section 7.6 to Article 7 of the Bylaws Granting the Chair Discretion to Allow Board Member Participation at Special Meetings Via Teleconference ACTION
Ms. Mortensen began the item with a presentation discussing the need for the Board to have an option in place to take quick action on short notice, without the need for a formal Board Meeting.
Member Blalock discussed the measures BART has adopted in the past to address similar circumstances.
M/S/C (Verboon/Blalock) to approve resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Adding Section 7.6 to Article 7 of the Bylaws granting the Chair discretion to allow Board Member participation at special meetings via teleconference. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority on November 3, 2016, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: 9 Chairperson Pedrozo, Vice Chair Tatzin, Vice Chair Perea, Blalock, Verboon, Medellin, Johnson, Chiesa, and Link Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Hume
6. Approve Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Chair to Execute the FY 2017 San Joaquin Intercity Passenger Rail Service Operating Agreement with Amtrak ACTION
Ms. Mortensen began the item with a presentation outlining the Operating Agreement with Amtrak and some of the key components.
There was no Board discussion on this item.
M/S/C (Verboon/Tatzin) to approve resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority authorizing the Chair to execute the FY 2017 San Joaquin Intercity Passenger Rail Service Operating Agreement with Amtrak. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority on November 3, 2016, by the following vote to wit: Ayes: 9 Chairperson Pedrozo, Vice Chair Tatzin, Vice Chair Perea, Blalock, Verboon, Medellin, Johnson, Chiesa, and Link Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Hume
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5 of 51 7. San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee Report
Mr. Krause began the item with a presentation on recent San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee (SJVRC) happenings. The content of Mr. Krause’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Mr. Krause’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).
Mr. Krause then introduced Steve Cohn, former Sacramento City Councilmember and SJJPA Vice Chair. Mr. Cohn thanked Chair Pedrozo for his service to the SJJPA. Mr. Cohn then presented on key developments and recommendations from the latest SJVRC meeting. The content of Mr. Cohn’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Mr. Cohn’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).
Member Chiesa inquired into how quickly some of the Committee recommendations can be implemented. Ms. Mortensen mentioned the need to have a planning prioritization meeting to clarify how the recommendations should be addressed.
Chair Pedrozo expressed his pleasure in having Mr. Cohn actively participating in rail efforts.
Mr. Cohn said it was an honor to serve on the Board and to become involved again.
8. San Joaquins Ridership Report
Mr. Leavitt began the item with a presentation outlining San Joaquins ridership figures and trends. The content of Mr. Leavitt’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Mr. Leavitt’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).
Member Johnson asked if there were any known reasons why Lodi ridership is losing so much ridership.
Mr. Leavitt identified the low frequency of service and its status as the least utilized station as factors contributing to Lodi’s continued ridership drop off.
Ms. Mortensen pointed out the high percentage of female passengers on the San Joaquins.
Chair Pedrozo recommended leveraging other transit services and connections, such as YARTS, to help promote the San Joaquins and increase ridership. Mr. Leavitt agreed with the importance of promoting connections, as well as the need to synchronize schedules in order to provide the best connections possible.
Vice Chair Tatzin applauded staff for delving into ridership data and identifying issues which need addressing.
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9. Preparing for Early Morning Service / Mid-Corridor Start-Ends
Mr. Leavitt began the item with a presentation on developments surrounding the early morning service. The content of Mr. Leavitt’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Mr. Leavitt’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).
Member Chiesa acknowledged the long standing consensus to provide an early morning service to Sacramento. He also asked whether both the Sacramento and Oakland early morning service would require new equipment. Mr. Leavitt explained the intent to repurpose existing equipment and routes to different times.
Ms. Mortensen mentioned the potential for the mid-corridor start to eliminate the need for an extra crew.
Member Chiesa asked how the early morning survey is being conducted. Mr. Leavitt mentioned David Lipari’s intent to address the survey in his presentation.
Vice Chair Tatzin asked how the service would impact afternoon trains. Ms. Mortensen mentioned collaborative efforts underway between Amtrak and the railroads to calculate various possibilities of service.
Mr. Barnbaum mentioned the need for route and schedule optimization studies between the San Joaquins and Capitol Corridor. He also touched upon how Thruway Bus service could be impacted by early morning service.
10. San Joaquins Operations Update
Mr. Schmidt updated the Board on the San Joaquins service operations. Mr. Schmidt’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Mr. Schmidt’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).
Member Verboon mentioned the need for double-track railway to increase on-time performance.
11. Safety, Security & Operations Lifesaver Update
Mr. Schmidt began the item by introducing Susan Madigan, Regulatory and Compliance Officer for the SJJPA, who provided an update on safety and security happenings. The content of Ms. Madigan’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Ms. Madigan’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).
There was no Board discussion on this item.
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12. Station Connectivity Report
Mr. Krause began the item with a presentation outlining the degree of connectivity at all the San Joaquins Stations. The content of Mr. Krause’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Mr. Krause’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).
Mr. Barnbaum pointed out the relevancy of the Station Connectivity Guide in determining where to hold future Board meetings. He also expressed the desire of Sacramento Regional Transit to optimize routes to the Sacramento Valley Station.
There was no Board discussion on this item.
13. Thruway Bus Service Update
Mr. Krause began the item with a presentation on the San Joaquins Thruway Bus service. The content of Mr. Krause’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Mr. Krause’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).
Member Blalock asked whether Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) will have an impact on the Thruway Bus system near Santa Rosa. Mr. Krause said staff will look into the potential impact of SMART.
Mr. Barnbaum discussed the popularity of Las Vegas and the need to reexamine the frequency of Thruway Bus service there.
14. Marketing and Outreach Update
Mr. Lipari began the item with a presentation on marketing and outreach developments. The content of Mr. Lipari’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Mr. Lipari’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).
Chair Pedrozo pointed out the opportunity to highlight the leisure nature of the service in marketing videos.
15. Executive Director’s Report
Ms. Mortensen discussed a recent touring of BNSF and UPRR line improvements, as well as discussions with UPRR President and CEO. She also mentioned the heroic actions of a citizen who prevented an ACE train fatality.
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There was nothing to report.
There was no Board discussion on this item.
17. Board Member Comments
There were no additional comments from the Board.
18. Adjournment
Chair Pedrozo thanked everyone for their support and vowed to continue his commitment to causes pursued by the SJJPA. Chair Pedrozo adjourned the meeting.
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Item 2.2 INFORMATION
Discuss Next Board Meeting Location
Background: SJJPA is considering holding the next board meeting on March 24th in Modesto at the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Chambers (1010 10th Street, Modesto). Other locations could still be considered.
The meeting time will be coordinated with the San Joaquins schedule.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation: Advise on the next board meeting location.
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Item 2.3 INFORMATION
SJJPA Operating Expense Report
Please see the attached SJJPA Operating Expense Report for the following period:
• Fiscal Year 2016/17 (July 1, 2016 – November 30, 2016)
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.
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Item 2.4 ACTION
Accept Independent Auditors’ Report for Fiscal Year 2015/2016
Background:
The Ad Hoc Working Group met January 17, 2017 to review and discuss the Independent Auditors’ Report and Basic Financial Statements for the Year Ending June 30, 2017. Member Tatzin recommended the item be placed on the consent calendar for acceptance by the Board and Member Johnson concurred.
For the SJJPA Board, the report is added at the end of this packet.
For the public, the report is available upon request.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation: Accept Independent Auditors’ Report for Fiscal Year 2015/2016.
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Item 2.5 INFORMATION
Administrative Items
Media Stories: Attached are several articles, which are briefly described below. The Modesto Bee article follows SJJPA’s presentation to the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley, and focuses on intercity passenger rail inclusion in future transportation funding. The Merced County Times article covers a group trip that students from the Merced Adult School took to the State Capitol by riding on the Amtrak San Joaquins. The Fresno Bee, Vida en el Valle, and Merced Sun Star all covered the Morning Express Service survey in three separate articles.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.
14 of 51 The Modesto Bee
http://www.modbee.com/news/article120179113.html Valley leaders hope to get lawmakers all aboard for train funding
Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, speaks Friday, June 17, 2016, during a news conference at the Merced Amtrak station to announce Amtrak San Joaquin’s new seventh daily round trip. According to Amtrak San Joaquin, the
15 of 51 addition of the seventh train will make it more convenient for passengers traveling between San Joaquin Valley cities and the Bay Area.Andrew Kuhn [email protected]
The Amtrak train at the Merced Amtrak Station located at 324 West 24th Street in Merced, Calif., Friday, June 17, 2016. According to Amtrak San Joaquins, the addition of a seventh train will make it more convenient for passengers traveling between San Joaquin Valley cities and the Bay Area.
BY GARTH STAPLEY [email protected]
MANTECA Valley leaders have a Christmas request for state lawmakers beginning a new two-year session in Sacramento: Set aside some money for our trains. Legislators, under big pressure to fill huge gaps in transportation funding, are getting first looks at new package proposals. But none so far would create a
16 of 51 permanent source of money for equipment needs of intercity passenger rail, including the Amtrak San Joaquin Corridor. “It is critical to California’s future that a continuous stream of annual funding be dedicated,” reads a letter to state legislators from some San Joaquin Valley leaders. Members of the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley, who met Friday in Manteca, were urged to join the chorus. They represent the Valley’s eight counties, including Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin, through which Amtrak’s San Joaquin trains pass on their way to Sacramento or the Bay Area. IT’S PRETTY EXCITING TO WATCH THIS. Vito Chiesa, Stanislaus County supervisor With 365 miles of rail, 18 stations and 1.1 million riders each year, the San Joaquins make up the fifth-busiest Amtrak line in the United States. Local leaders recently took over management from the state Department of Transportation and added a seventh daily round-trip train, the San Joaquins’ first service expansion since 1993. “It’s pretty exciting to watch this,” said Vito Chiesa, a Stanislaus supervisor and member of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, the new management entity. Riding the rails can be “infectious,” he said. “You can’t build enough roads to handle the load and congestion,” said Virginia Madueño, whose Riverbank public relations firm Imagen works with train agencies. “The way of the future is rail.” People usually take the San Joaquins for leisure or personal travel, because northbound trains passing through Modesto start in Bakersfield and don’t arrive in Oakland or Sacramento until 10:26 a.m. and 11:20 a.m., respectively – too late for typical jobs. Amtrak also has depots near Denair and Merced. Commuters normally opt for the Altamont Corridor Express, catching Bay Area- bound trains in Stockton or Lathrop. But some likely would take Amtrak if its cars came earlier in the morning, so the authority plans to add layover facilities housing trains overnight in Merced and Fresno.
17 of 51 79 mph Current top speed for San Joaquin Corridor trains
90 mph Goal for future trains That’s expensive – about $30 million. And once that happens, increased demand will require adding more trains: $100 million for just an eighth daily trip. Two other Amtrak lines in California – between Oakland and Sacramento, and linking San Luis Obispo with Southern California – are even more popular than the San Joaquin Corridor. All are more profitable than many other modes of transit, covering from 55 percent to 75 percent of costs with ticket revenue, while bus systems in Stanislaus County struggle to meet 20 percent. After years of steady growth, ridership on the San Joaquins has dipped from a 1.2 million peak in 2013 to about 1.1 million. The minor drop coincides with lower gas prices, making it cheaper to drive cars, said Dan Leavitt, a manager with ACE, as well as the new authority running Amtrak’s San Joaquins. THIS BOTTLENECK FROM RIPON TO TURLOCK EVERY DAY FROM 4 TO 6 P.M. – WHY CREATE THAT KIND OF STRESS ON YOUR BODY? Virginia Madueño, owner, Imagen public relations However, riding trains is by far the “safest way to travel in the Valley,” Leavitt said, noting that the San Joaquins never have suffered a fatality, while Highway 99 recently was named the most dangerous route in the United States. And if the San Joaquins didn’t exist, people would drive cars an extra 100 million miles a year, the authority says. New transportation bills at the Capitol, worth about $7 billion, would give some money for operations to passenger rail, but none for capital projects, and the San Joaquins need about $1.5 billion in the next 10 years, Leavitt said. Some could be used to improve bus or taxi connections between Amtrak’s depots outside of Modesto and Turlock-Denair and destinations without those cities, leaders said. “It doesn’t do any good to make it to a station if you can’t get anywhere else,” Chiesa said.
Garth Stapley: 209-578-2390
18 of 51 Merced County Times Local students board area Amtrak route for glimpse of how government works
December 8, 2016
This week approximately 50 adult students from the Merced Adult School were to board Amtrak San Joaquins' north-bound to Sacramento to learn more about the benefits of passenger rail as well as learn in person about the State legislature, experiencing a face to face civics briefing at the State Capitol. They will learn how laws are made, passed, and what are the roles of State Assembly members and Senators.
Sylvia Bullock, Instructor with Merced Adult School credits the generosity of Merced County Supervisor John Pedrozo for this trip, as well as, Assembly member Adam Gray who helped support this trip and coordinate the presentations and tour for the fifty plus adult students.
“For many of our students, it will be their first trip to the State Capitol and first time on the train," Bullock said. "They are eager to tour the Capitol, learn about how legislation is created and the process to get it signed into law by the Governor.” A tour of the State Capitol and the Assembly floor was planned, along with talks with legislative directors and former lawmakers.
This trip is a result of Amtrak San Joaquins outreach efforts to help engage various stakeholder groups throughout the valley of its excellent service throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Amtrak is currently offering a number of group discount promotions including the Friends and Family program which organizations, schools, churches and others can take advantage.
The San Joaquins is Amtrak’s 5th busiest route with 365 miles of track, 18 stations, 1.1 million annual riders and provides a safe, comfortable, reliable way to travel throughout California. In addition to the train service, Amtrak San Joaquins Thruway buses provide connecting service to 135 destinations in California and Nevada including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Napa Valley, Las Vegas and Reno.
Amtrak San Joaquins offers a number of discounts to its riders including senior, student, and veteran discounts as well as a new ‘Friends and Family’ discount. To book your next trip, visit online at AmtrakSanJoaquins.com or call 1-800- USA-RAIL.
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An Amtrak conductor makes a last check for travelers departing on a southbound train at the Fresno station, Nov. 21, 2016. JOHN WALKER [email protected]
The Fresno Bee
The authority that runs the Amtrak San Joaquin rail line is considering adding more service between Fresno and Sacramento and wants to hear from the public about it.
20 of 51 Currently, there are two daily round trips between Bakersfield and Sacramento and five daily round trips between Bakersfield and Oakland. All of the trains include central San Joaquin Valley stops. The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority says it’s considering adding a Sacramento Morning Express that would originate in Fresno and arrive in Sacramento around 8 a.m. Before it does that, the SJJPA wants to hear from the public. It’s asking riders where they are likely to begin their trip, what area in Sacramento they prefer to visit, how frequently they visit Sacramento, and what times would work best for arriving and departing Sacramento. SJJPA said it will use the results of the survey to guide any schedule changes it makes. To fill out the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/KGB7GKZ.
Read more here: http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article126900419.html#storylink=cpy
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People prepare to board an Amtrak train on a Sunday afternoon at the Modesto station. Amtrak is currently circulating a survey asking riders for their thoughts on trips to Sacramento. [email protected] The Modesto Bee
Vida en el Valle
The Amtrak San Joaquín rail service is seeking input from San Joaquín Valley residents on how to modify its schedule to accommodate weekday riders headed to Sacramento for business and leisure purposes. Amtrak is circulating a survey asking riders where they are likely to begin their trip, what area in Sacramento they prefer to visit, how frequently they visit
22 of 51 Sacramento, and what times would work best for arriving and departing Sacramento. Depending on the results of the survey, Amtrak may add an additional daily round trip to Sacramento. Currently, Amtrak runs two daily round-trips between Bakersfield and Sacramento in addition to its five daily round-trips between Bakersfield and Oakland. “The goal is to align train times to better serve riders while working toward increasing the number of daily round-trips to make travel to Sacramento more convenient and efficient,” states a press release from the San Joaquín Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA). “Better train travel options would be great for business travelers, leisure trips, improve our environment, and support business/economic activity.” This Sacramento Morning Express Service would originate in Fresno and arrive in Sacramento around 8 a.m. Input from the survey will be presented the San Joaquín Joint Powers Authority later this month. Amtrak estimates the San Joaquín service is the fifth-busiest in the nation and accommodates 1.2 million passengers a year. To fill out the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/KGB7GKZ.
Read more: http://www.vidaenelvalle.com/news/state/california/modesto/article126423924.html
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Passengers disembark an Amtrak train at Merced station on Tuesday. Amtrak is surveying San Joaquin Valley riders in an attempt to better accommodate weekday travelers. Andrew Kuhn [email protected]
Sun-Star Staff
The Amtrak San Joaquin rail service is seeking input from Merced County residents on how to modify its schedule to accommodate weekday riders headed to Sacramento for business purposes.
24 of 51 Amtrak is circulating a survey asking riders where they are likely to begin their trip, what area in Sacramento they prefer to visit, how frequently they visit Sacramento, and what times would work best for arriving and departing Sacramento. Depending on the results of the survey, Amtrak San Joaquin may add an additional daily round trip to Sacramento, said Jose Ramirez, a contracted consultant for Amtrak. Amtrak runs two daily train trips on the San Joaquin service from Bakersfield to Sacramento. Additional daily trips take riders from various locations in the San Joaquin Valley to Oakland and Stockton, said Dan Leavitt, a manager of regional initiatives for the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority. Though there is no hard deadline by which the survey must be returned, Ramirez encouraged people to fill it out and return it as soon as possible. “We’d like more response from Merced residents,” he said. Input from the survey will be presented the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority later this month. Amtrak estimates the San Joaquin service is the fifth-busiest in the nation and accommodates 1.2 million passengers a year. To fill out the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/KGB7GKZ.
Read more here: http://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/article125766544.html#storylink=cpy
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Item 4 ACTION
Election of Officers
Background
The SJJPA JEPA states, “The Board shall elect a chairperson and at least one vice- chairperson from among its members. The term of office shall be two years. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms as chairperson of the Board” (Section 5.8). The SJJPA Bylaws state, “Nomination and election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson(s) shall be held at the first meeting of the Board and thereafter at the annual first meeting. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson(s) shall each be a Board Member” (Section 2.1). Nominations may be made from the floor by any Voting Board Member. The election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson require an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board. The roles of the Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson(s) are described in Article 2 of the SJJPA Bylaws.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation: Elect a Chairperson and two Vice-Chairs.
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Item 5 ACTION
Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority to Accept Budget Amendment #1 from the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Increasing the SJJPA Community Engagement and Marketing Budget with Rollover Funds from FY 2015/2016 in the Amount of $158,430, Increasing the SJJPA Operating Budget from $48,730,160 to $48,888,590 and Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute Contract Amendments and Agreements to Utilize These Funds Not to Exceed the Executive Director’s Expenditure Authority
Background:
At the May 27, 2016 SJJPA Board Meeting, Staff advised the Board any unexpended funds from the FY 2015/2016 Marketing and Outreach Budget approved by CalSTA were to “rollover” into the FY 2016/2017 Marketing and Outreach Budget. Due to the timing of the implementation of the 7th Daily Round-Trip, SJJPA realized an unexpended balance of $158,430 in the FY 2015/2016 Budget.
Following the financial audit, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (“SJRRC”) approved a resolution to the SJJPA Operating Budget on January 19, 2017 which amended the $158,430 of FY 2015/2016 unexpended funds into the FY 2016/2017 SJJPA Operations Budget under the line-item for ‘Community Engagement and Marketing’. This action increased the SJJPA Marketing and Outreach Budget from $1,000,000 to $1,158,430 for FY 2016/2017 and increased the SJJPA Operating Budget from $48,730,160 to $48,888,590.
The rollover funds will be utilized for additional grassroots outreach, community engagements, advertising, and promotional projects.
Fiscal Impact: The amendment increases the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 SJJPA Marketing and Outreach Budget by $158,430 to $1,158,430 and the overall FY 2016/2017 Operating Budget from $48,730,160 to $48,888,590.
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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority to Accept Budget Amendment #1 from the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission increasing the SJJPA Community Engagement and Marketing Budget with Rollover Funds from FY 2015/2016 in the amount of $158,430, increasing the SJJPA Operating Budget from $48,730,160 to $48,888,590 and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute Contract Amendments and Agreements to Utilize These Funds Not to Exceed the Executive Director’s Expenditure Authority.
28 of 51 SJJPA RESOLUTION NO. _____
Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority to Accept Budget Amendment #1 from the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission increasing the SJJPA Community Engagement and Marketing Budget with Rollover Funds from FY 2015/2016 in the amount of $158,430, increasing the SJJPA Operating Budget from $48,730,160 to $48,888,590 and Authorize the Executive Director to Execute Contract Amendments and Agreements to Utilize These Funds Not to Exceed the Executive Director’s Expenditure Authority.
WHEREAS, Caltrans Division of Rail annually budgets $1,000,000 for the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority to engage in Marketing and Outreach; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans Division of Rail gave approval to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority to rollover unexpended Marketing and Outreach funds from FY 2015/2016 Budget to the FY 2016/2017 Budget, and
WHEREAS, The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority realized unexpended carryover in FY 2015/2016 Marketing and Outreach of $158,430, and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission took action on January 19th, 2017 to amend the SJJPA Operations Budget in the amount of $158,430, increasing the SJJPA Operating Budget from $48,730,160 to $48,888,590;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority accepts SJRRC Budget Amendment #1 and authorize the Executive Director to execute contract amendments and agreements to utilize these funds not to exceed the Executive Directors expenditure authority.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the SJJPA on this 27th, day of January 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: NOES:
29 of 51 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
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STACEY MORTENSEN DON TATZIN, Vice Chair
Executive Director
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STAFF REPORT
Item 6 INFORMATION
Morning Express Service / Mid-Corridor Start-Ends Update
Background: SJJPA is currently pursuing the establishment of new service that would have trains arrive in the early morning (around 8 am) in both Sacramento and the Bay Area (see Figure 1 attached for maps of the proposed service). Implementation of the Sacramento service is the current priority of staff. The service to Sacramento would potentially begin as early as January 2018, followed by service to the Bay Area initiating 1-2 years later. This service was recently branded as “Morning Express Service.” Previously, it had been referred to as “Early Morning Service / Mid-Corridor Starts-Ends.” At the July 22, 2016 SJJPA Board Meeting, the SJJPA Board took action to select Fresno as the terminus for Morning Express Service so trains will be able to start/end at a mid-corridor location (which is necessary to enable trains to reach Sacramento and the Bay Area by around 8 am). Selecting a mid-corridor terminus was a key Board Action to move toward implementing the Morning Express Service. Since then, efforts have been underway to bring this to fruition. Staff has been working with CalSTA, member agencies, and stakeholders to identify and address improvements needed to initiate service, as well as possible funding sources. At the November 3, 2016 SJJPA Board Meeting and at the December 16, 2016 Central Valley Rail Working Group (CVRWG) meeting, staff provided an update on progress made toward implementing the Morning Express Service. At these meetings, staff discussed that the main focus of planning in the near-term is for the Morning Express Service to Sacramento, while also laying the groundwork for the service to the Bay Area. Below are key infrastructure investments identified by SJJPA that are related to initiation of the Morning Express Service. Investments associated with service to Sacramento are listed first, followed by investments related to the Bay Area service. Key investments (with estimated costs) for the Morning Express Service to Sacramento: • Temporary Layover Facility - $1.5 Million (see Figure 2 attached); • Parking Expansions (Fresno, Merced, Turlock/Denair, Modesto, Stockton ACE Stations) - $1.8 Million (see Figures 3-8 attached). • Station Enhancements (various safety and security, signage, and beautification projects) - $425,000
Additional Parking at the Fresno Station is expected to be leased using operational cost savings, so this expense is not included above.
31 of 51 Key investments (with estimated costs) for the Morning Express Service to the Bay Area: • Permanent Layover Facility - $5.5 Million (see Figure 9 attached); • Stockton Wye/Track Extension - $8.4 Million • Station Enhancements - $250,000 (Antioch Station Improvements)
The Stockton Wye/Track Extension includes track improvement projects that would address rail congestion issues in Stockton and allow for Morning Express Service trains to the Bay Area to utilize the Stockton Downtown/ACE Station rather than the San Joaquin Street Station south of downtown. SJJPA and SJRRC are interested in consolidating all Amtrak services at the Stockton Downtown/ACE Station, and this is the first step to implementing this vision. A FASTLANE grant application was filed by Caltrans for the Stockton Wye/Track Extension as one of the top three high-priority projects of the State. Staff is currently working with CalSTA and its partners to further develop a program of investments for the Morning Express Service, as well as to identify funding for the investments discussed above.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.
32 of 51 Figure 1. Maps of Proposed Morning Express Service
Map of initial Morning Express Service Map showing an expanded Morning Express between Fresno and Sacramento Service between Fresno and Sacramento/Bay Area
33 of 51 Figure 2. Proposed Temporary Layover Facility Location (Just south of Fresno Station in vicinity of SR-41).
Figure 3. Plan for Expanded Parking at Fresno Station
34 of 51 Figure 4. Plan for Expanded Parking at Merced Station within Existing Station Site
Figure 5. Plan by Stanislaus County for Expanded Parking at Modesto Station (Proposed North Lot)
35 of 51 Figure 6. Plan by Stanislaus County for Expanded Parking at Modesto Station (Proposed South Lot)
Figure 7. Plan by Stanislaus County for Expanded Parking at Turlock/Denair Station
36 of 51 Figure 8. Plan for Expanded Parking at Stockton (ACE) Station
Figure 9. Proposed Permanent Layover Facility Location (BNSF Calwa Yard – 2.9 miles south of Fresno Station).
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STAFF REPORT
Item 7 INFORMATION
Update on Surveys for Sacramento Morning Express Service
Background:
To support the efforts underway to begin Sacramento Morning Express Service (Mid- Corridor Starts/Ends) electronic and physical surveys are being administered by SJJPA to gauge ridership interest and preference, and to create a database of potential riders. There are two different surveys being circulated to get input – a “Sacramento Employee Survey” and a “San Joaquin Valley Resident/Worker Survey”.
The Sacramento Employee Survey is tailored for state agencies and Sacramento businesses to capture data regarding employees that live along the San Joaquin Corridor and commute to work in Sacramento. Whereas, the San Joaquin Valley Resident/Worker Survey is targeted to employees of SJJPA member agencies, local municipalities, businesses, and residents in the San Joaquin Valley that regularly or occasionally travel to Sacramento for business or leisure. With many public and privately employed individuals making frequent trips to Sacramento, the San Joaquin Valley Resident/Worker is a key demographic for this service.
The initial survey results show that most San Joaquin Valley and Elk Grove residents drive alone to get to Sacramento (see Attached Figures 1 and 4). Most of the Sacramento Employee Survey responses gathered so far are from residents living in the Elk Grove area (see Figure 2) and driving into work 3-5 times a week (see Figure 3).
Thus far, SJJPA has received well over 900 responses to the San Joaquin Valley Resident/Worker survey. Of these responses, more than 370 of these have come from the Fresno area and about 225 from the Merced area (see Figure 5). The responses to San Joaquin Valley Resident/Worker survey are showing that those living and working in the San Joaquin Valley are most likely to travel to Sacramento once or twice a month (see Figure 6). The data indicates 64% of current respondents have ridden the Amtrak San Joaquins service.
Both survey respondent groups have responded with very strong interest (over 85%) in potentially using the Sacramento Morning Express Service should it be offered.
38 of 51 Staff will present initial data from the survey efforts. See attachment for the figures related to this item.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.
39 of 51 Initial Sacramento Morning Express Survey Results Sacramento Employee Survey
Fig. 1
Current Mode of Travel (Sacramento Employees)
Bike
Train
Other
Light Rail
Bus
Car- with carpool
Car- drive alone
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Fig. 2
Nearest Station (Sacramento Employees)
Turlock
Merced
Madera
Fresno
Modesto
Lodi
Stockton
Elk Grove
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
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How Often Would You Use Train Service? (Sacramento Employees)
3-5 times/week
1-2 times/week
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
41 of 51 San Joaquin Valley Resident/Worker
Fig. 4
Current Mode of Transportation
Bus
Other
Train
Car – with carpool
Car – drive alone
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Fig. 5
Nearest Station
Elk Grove
Madera
Turlock
Lodi
Stockton
Modesto
Merced
Fresno
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
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Frequency of Travel to Sacramento
Once per month
Twice per month
More than once a week
Three times per month
Once a week
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
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STAFF REPORT
Item 8 INFORMATION
Update on Planning for Expanded Service to Sacramento
Background:
The Executive Summary of the SJJPA’s 2016 Business Plan states, “There is a great potential market for the San Joaquin service to Sacramento if the frequency of service can be increased and offered at the right time of day. SJJPA will work with California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), CalSTA, Caltrans and the Central Valley Rail Working Group (CVRWG) to pursue improvements of the San Joaquin service to Sacramento.” In addition, the 2016 Business Plan also notes that “Providing frequent service to Sacramento is the greatest focus of the SJJPA 10-year capital program.”
CHSRA and ACEforward planning resources have recently been made available for the purpose of identifying a path forward for providing additional passenger rail service to Sacramento. CHSRA has initiated the “Northern Connecting Corridors” study which is expected to be completed by April 2017. This study will identify opportunities for network/service integration between the San Joaquins and future high-speed rail service to Sacramento, potential service/investment tradeoffs, and frameworks for state investment in incremental implementation of additional rail service to Sacramento. CHSRA will also develop a phased regional investment strategy. In coordination with CHSRA, and as part of the ACEforward program, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) has begun a complementary planning study on potential alternatives for enabling more passenger service to Sacramento. This work includes examination of alternative alignments, capital and operational cost analysis, potential speeds and travel times, station locations, environmental impacts comparison, ridership potential, and phased implementation and funding strategies. This work is expected to be completed by the end of June 2017.
Staff will provide an update on these two coordinated planning studies, as well as the associated outreach being conducted with the State, regional and local agencies, and other stakeholders. Staff hopes that these planning and outreach efforts will enable the SJJPA to prepare a successful Cap & Trade Application (expected to be due by the end of 2017) for resources needed to enable additional San Joaquin service to Sacramento.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation:
This is an informational item. There is no action requested.
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STAFF REPORT
Item 9 INFORMATION
Update on 2017 Business Plan
Background: The primary purpose of the Business Plan is to identify the SJJPA’s intentions for the upcoming State Fiscal Years. As part of its administrative responsibilities of the San Joaquin Intercity Passenger Rail Service, the SJJPA must submit an annual Business Plan by April 1 of each year to the Secretary of the California Transportation Agency (CalSTA). The Business Plan will be reviewed and approved by the State and used to develop annual appropriation requests to the State Legislature. The Draft SJJPA Business Plan will be released in February 2017, allowing for Board, agency, and public input. The Final Business Plan will be presented for approval at the March 2017 SJJPA Board Meeting, after public review and revisions. As specified in AB 1779, the Business Plan shall include a report on the recent, as well as historical, performance of the corridor service; an overall operating plan, including proposed service enhancements to increase ridership and provide for increased traveler demands in the corridor for the upcoming year; short-term and long-term capital improvement programs; funding requirements for the upcoming fiscal year; and an action plan with specific performance goals and objectives. In addition, the Business Plan shall document service improvements (rail and Thruway Bus) to provide the planned level of service, inclusion of operating plans to serve peak period work trips, and consideration of other service expansions and enhancements. The 2017 Business Plan is an update of the 2016 Business Plan. In order to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive Business Plan possible, updates to ridership and financial figures will be provided. Additionally, certain sections will be updated to reflect recent changes in service. Key edits will be made to the following Chapters, with the Executive Summary to be edited to reflect these changes:
• Chapter 3 (Historical Performance of the Service): Tables found throughout Chapter will be updated with current information.
• Chapter 4 (Integration of San Joaquin Service With High-Speed Rail): A new paragraph will be added at the end of the chapter outlining efforts to create a joint Madera Station for the San Joaquins and CHSRA at a new location.
45 of 51 • Chapter 5 (Existing Trainsets and New Equipment): Added information on renewable diesel implementation in locomotives and Thruway buses.
Chapter 6 (Operating Plan and Strategies): Updated to reflect changes in operating strategies, service expansions, and capital improvements found throughout document. This includes efforts to reduce the end-to-end run time between the Bay Area and Bakersfield below 6 hours, leading to operational cost savings.
• Chapter 7 (Short-Term and Longer-Term Capital Improvement Program): Added language outlining specific improvements necessary for the Morning Express Service to Sacramento and Oakland, including costs for a layover facility and station improvements, and summarize planning efforts for additional service to Sacramento. The status of new and existing San Joaquin Capital Projects will also be updated.
• Chapter 8 (Action Plan and Performance Standards): Updated Action Plan to reflect developments in service objectives and enhancements, including specific tasks associated with Morning Express Service and additional service to Sacramento. Additionally, language will be added to identify Sacramento to Redding as an “Emerging Corridor” and work to build a coalition of support.
• Chapter 15 (Consideration of Other Service Expansions and Enhancements): Sections will be updated to reflect both the initiation of the 7th daily round-trip and recent efforts to launch the Morning Express Service, first to Sacramento and then to the Bay Area with both utilizing mid-corridor starts/ends at Fresno. Also, the “Additional Service to Sacramento” section will be updated to reflect prioritization and efforts to secure funding. Language will be added outlining plans for an 8th daily round-trip to Sacramento, which would utilize mid-corridor starts/ends at Fresno. A new section will also be added outlining coordination efforts with CalSTA to implement a Pilot Program for Thruway Bus service intended to increase bus ridership and promote the San Joaquins service.
• Chapter 18 (Station Area Development): Added information regarding transit- oriented development in the Downtown Stockton(ACE) Station area, the efforts to move the Madera Station, and improvements being implemented to support the deployment of the Morning Express Service.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact from this item.
Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.
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STAFF REPORT
Item 10 INFORMATION
San Joaquins Operations Update
On-Time Performance:
Through the first quarter of the Fiscal Year the San Joaquins’ on-time performance was 82.7%. However, with the recent weather affecting California, on-time performance in January 2017 has dropped to 73.8%. The chart below provides a view of the San Joaquin Service compared to the two other State supported services:
Service Month-to-Date Oct - Dec San Joaquins 73.8% 82.7%
Capitol Corridor 84.8% 90.2%
Pacific Surfliner 81.6% 75.9%
Ridership:
The Ridership and Revenue chart below shows ridership and ticket revenue are above the FY 2017 Budgeted amounts through the First Quarter.
Ridership Ticket Revenue FY17 FY17 Month FY17 % Diff. FY17 % Diff. Forecast Forecast Oct 87,454 87,604 -0.2 $2,769,402 $3,159,176 -12.3 Nov 101,672 103,818 -2.1 $3,538,396 $3,267,446 +8.3 Dec 98,053 86,757 +13.0 $3,378,587 $3,159,176 +7.0
YTD 287,179 278,179 +3.2 $9,686,385 $9,585,798 +1.0
47 of 51 However, when comparing Fiscal Year 2017 and Fiscal Year 2016, ridership and revenue are slightly down from the prior fiscal year by 1.5 and 1 percent respectively.
Ridership Ticket Revenue Month FY17 FY16 % Chg. FY17 FY16 % Chg. Oct 87,454 90,961 -3.9 $2,769,402 $2,756,890 +0.5 Nov 101,672 102,915 -1.2 $3,538,396 $3,609,485 -2.0 Dec 98,053 97,530 +0.5 $3,378,587 $3,415,503 -1.1
YTD 287,179 291,406 -1.5 $9,686,385 $9,781,878 -1.0
Safety/Security Updates:
At the November 3rd, 2016 Board Meeting, staff informed the board of the Law Enforcement Fare Exemption Program (LEFE), where law enforcement officers who work within the communities of the San Joaquin route ride for free in exchange for assisting when requested to an on-board incident/issue. Staff noted the program is administered by Amtrak and on the Capitol Corridor has been very successful. As a result of the work, on January 1st, 2017 the LEFE program was initiated and to date 5 officers have taken advantage of the offer. Staff and Amtrak continue to work on getting information out to law enforcement agencies along the corridor.
Additionally, since the November 3rd, 2016 SJJPA Board Meeting staff has participated and continues to participate in the following: • Participate in safety rules compliance testing with Amtrak Ops / BNSF / UPRR; • Coordinate with Amtrak Emergency Management - training area first responders, and upcoming rail disaster exercise; • Hold weekly meetings with Amtrak Community Relations Officer to discuss and implement safety outreach strategies; • Participate in Operation Lifesaver events; • Partner with libraries along the corridor to include as part of their reading to children Operation Lifesaver material; and • Work with the Amtrak Manager of Stations to identify safety and security issues.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.
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STAFF REPORT
Item 11 INFORMATION
Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director Stacey Mortensen will give the monthly Executive Director’s report.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.
Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.
49 of 51 DIRECTIONS TO JANUARY 27, 2017 SJJPA BOARD MEETING AT SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD ROOM 555 E Weber Avenue, Stockton at 12:30 pm
Amtrak – San Joaquins
Board Members, Working Group Members, and members of the Public are strongly encouraged to use Amtrak to get to the SJJPA Board Meeting if possible. The time and location of the SJJPA Board Meeting is convenient for those who would like to take the San Joaquins to the meeting.
Getting there: The San Joaquins Southbound 712 Daily (departing from Oakland at 9:55 am) arrives at the San Joaquin Street Amtrak Station at 11:37 am. The San Joaquins Northbound 713 Daily (departing from Bakersfield at 8:00 am) arrives at the San Joaquin Street Station at 12:18 pm. The San Joaquin Street Station is more than a mile from San Joaquin COG. SJRRC will have shuttles waiting at the San Joaquin Street Station for those arriving on the 712 & 713.
50 of 51 Getting home:
The San Joaquins Southbound 714 Daily (to Bakersfield) departs from the San Joaquin Street Station at 2:23 pm. The San Joaquin Northbound 715 Daily (to Oakland) departs from the San Joaquin Street Station at 2:47 pm. SJRRC will shuttle Amtrak passengers to the San Joaquin Street Station after the SJJPA Board Meeting has concluded. We expect the meeting to be adjourned by 2 pm.
Please let us know if you will be traveling by train and would like a shuttle ride from the San Joaquin Street Amtrak Station to the SJJPA Board Meeting (and back to the station after the meeting). Contact: Freddy Rodriguez at [email protected] or call (209) 944-6271.
Driving
For those driving, 555 E. Weber Avenue is located in downtown Stockton.
From I-5 (North or South) take I-5 to CA-4 Downtown Stockton exit. Take CA-4 east toward downtown Stockton to the Stanislaus Street Exit. Turn left on Stanislaus Street. Turn left on Weber Ave (three blocks). San Joaquin COG is one block north on the right (NW corner of Weber Ave. and S. American Street). From the Bay Area take I-580 to I-205 to I-5 North or SR 4 to I-5 North.
From SR-99 (North or South) take SR-99 to CA-4 west Downtown Stockton (Exit 254A). Take CA-4 west toward downtown to the Stanislaus Street Exit. Turn right on Stanislaus Street. Turn left on Weber Ave. (three blocks). San Joaquin COG is one block north on the right (NW corner of Weber Ave. and S. American Street).
San Joaquin COG has some visitor parking in their lot, un-metered parking is also available along some of the nearby streets (American Street and Channel Street, see map attached).
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