Supervisor Vito Chiesa, Chair, Stanislaus County Alternate Richard O’Brien, City of Riverbank Councilmember Patrick Hume, Vice-Chair, City of Elk Grove Alternate Don Nottoli, Sacramento County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, Vice-Chair, Alameda County Councilmember Kevin Romick, City of Oakley Alternate David Hudson, City of San Ramon Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza, Merced County Alternate Daron McDaniel, Merced County Councilmember Bob Johnson, City of Lodi Alternate Bob Elliott, San Joaquin County Supervisor Doug Verboon, Kings County Alternate Francisco Ramirez, City of Hanford Supervisor Brett Frazier, Madera County Alternate Andrew Medellin, City of Madera Supervisor Sal Quintero, Fresno County Alternate Rey Leon, City of Huron Supervisor Amy Shuklian, Tulare County Alternate Bob Link, City of Visalia

REVISED AGENDA November 22nd, 2019 – 1:15 PM Merced County Board of Supervisors Chambers 2222 M Street 3rd Floor, Merced, CA, 95340

Call-In Locations Heritage House Alameda County 1311 Midvale Road County of Alameda Administration Bldg. Lodi, CA 4501 Pleasanton 1221 Oak Street Ste. 95240 Ave., Pleasanton, CA 536, Oakland, CA 94566 94612

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 Chair Chiesa 2 Consent Calendar Chair Chiesa

2.1 Approve Minutes from July 26, 2019 Board Meeting ACTION 2.2 Appoint New Members to the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee ACTION

2.3 Approve 2020 SJJPA Board Meeting Calendar ACTION 2.4 Next Board Meeting Location INFORMATION 2.5 SJJPA Operating Expense Report INFORMATION 2.6 San Joaquins Operations Update INFORMATION 2.7 Administrative Items INFORMATION

3 Public Comments Chair Chiesa 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 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Stacey Mortensen ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Chair to Negotiate and Execute the Second Amendment to Agreement by and Between the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission for Managing Agency Services in the Oversight of the San Joaquin Intercity Rail Service

5 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Paul Herman ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Submit and Execute Any and All Grant Applications, Agreements, Certifications and Assurances and any Other Documents Necessary to Obtain Financial Assistance Provided by the California State Transportation Agency Under the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project and Hybrid Equipment Studies

6 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Paul Herman ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute Any and All Agreements, Certifications, and Assurances and Any Other Documents Necessary with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the Design and Construction of the Oakley Station Platform Project

7 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Kevin Sheridan ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, Authorizing the Chair to Execute Any and All Agreements Necessary to Use State Rail Assistance (SRA) Funding Designated by State of California for PA&ED and PS&E Phases for the Expansion and Improvement of the Existing San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Rail Maintenance Facility in Stockton that Will Allow the Repair, Maintenance and Storage of State-Owned Intercity Rail Equipment for the State-Supported Rail Services

8 Valley Rail Program Update Kevin Sheridan INFORMATION

9 Network Integration Update Dan Leavitt/Paul INFORMATION Herman

10 SB 742 Update Dan Leavitt/ Paul INFORMATION Herman

11 Merced to San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot Update Paul Herman INFORMATION

12 Resource Systems Group On-Board Passenger Market David Lipari INFORMATION Survey Update

13 Hispanic Outreach Update and Report on Rene Gutierrez INFORMATION SJJPA/California Chambers of Commerce Partnership and Signature Events

14 Executive Director’s Report Stacey Mortensen

15 Board Member Comments Chair Chiesa

16 Adjournment

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STAFF REPORT Item 2.1 ACTION

Minutes of July 26, 2019

The regular meeting of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) was held at 9:00 AM, July 26, 2019 at the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Chambers (Basement) room, 1010 10th Street Modesto, CA 95354.

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

Vito Chiesa, Chair of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Member Frazier.

Board Members Present: Chair Chiesa, Vice-Chair Haggerty, Vice-Chair Hume, Romick, Espinoza, Johnson, Shuklian and Frazier.

2. Consent Calendar

2.1 Approve Minutes from May 31, 2019 Board Meeting ACTION 2.2 Next Board Meeting Location INFORMATION 2.3 SJJPA Operating Expense Report INFORMATION 2.4 San Joaquin Operations Update INFORMATION 2.5 Administrative Items INFORMATION

Mike Barnbaum of Sacramento addressed the Board of Directors. Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Barnbaum for his comments.

Doug Kerr, RailPac, requested that future SJJPA Board Meeting times have a rail connection from Martinez, CA.

M/S/C (Frazier/Espinoza) to approve Items 2.1-2.5. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority on July 26, 2019, by the following vote to wit:

Ayes: 8 Chair Chiesa, Vice-Chair Hume, Vice-Chair Haggerty, Espinoza, Romick, Johnson, Frazier, Shuklian Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 Quintero, Verboon 1

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3. Public Comments

Mr. Barnbaum announced next RailPac Steel Wheels Conference on September 28, 2019 at 11am-3pm in Fullerton, CA.

4. Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers ACTION Authority Increasing the Budget Authority for the 2018/19 San Joaquin Amtrak Contract by $5,245,000

Executive Director Stacey Mortensen did a presentation on this item. The content of Ms. Mortensen presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in the PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the SJJPA website).

Chair Chiesa asked if there are additional Amtrak additive costs associated with the increase other than fuel and maintenance costs. Brian Schmidt responded that there were no other costs. He further explained there is an equipment maintenance cost and an additive cost connected to equipment maintenance. Ms. Mortensen further explained that if there is a disproportionately high maintenance equipment cost, then operations will have a disproportionate high additive cost associated with this cost. She said that staff wants to reduce both the equipment maintenance costs and additive costs to where they are justifiable for the SJJPA.

M/S/C (Frazier/Hume) to approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Increasing the Budget Authority for the 2018/19 San Joaquin Amtrak Contract by $5,245,000. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority on July 26, 2019 by the following vote to wit:

Ayes: 8 Chair Chiesa, Vice-Chair Hume, Vice-Chair Haggerty, Espinoza, Romick, Johnson, Frazier, Shuklian Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 Quintero, Verboon

5. Presentation by Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority on the ACTION Valley Link Project and the Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 Improvement Program and Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Chair to Submit a Letter of Support for the Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 Improvement Program

Marianne Payne and Diane Cowin did a presentation on this item. The presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in the PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the SJJPA website).

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5 of 86 Member Frazier asked if they have calculated the monetarized operating cost savings from reducing the travel times with the proposed project. Mrs. Cowin replied that they haven’t calculated this savings yet, but that this is something that they will do in the future.

Chair Chiesa asked if the BART Extension funding is being used to develop the project feasibility report. Mrs. Cowin replied that those funds are not being used for these studies. She said that funding for the Valley Link feasibility study was provided to the Tri-Valley Authority by San Joaquin Council of Governments funding part one (1) of project feasibility report, Caltrans funding was used for part two (2) of project feasibility report, and the Bay Area MTC funding is being used for the CEQA and Engineering.

Member Romick commented that Brentwood, CA is planning for a future transit facility and asked if there is a transportation study linking Valley Link and the City of Brentwood. Mr. Leavitt replied that Contra Costa Transit Agency recently received funding for a study and SJJPA staff would like to collaborate and look into connectivity between transportation projects.

Member Frazier asked if there are ridership and revenue projections completed. Mrs. Cowin replied AECOM staff is currently working on ridership and revenue projections.

Mr. Leavitt highlighted the request for an Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 Improvement letter of support and thanked Vice-Chair Haggerty for his partnership and being a Champion for Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 that includes the Valley Link Project.

Vice-Chair Haggerty thanked Chair Chiesa, Executive Director, and Manager of Regional Initiatives for presentation opportunity highlighting importance of Valley Link and the Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 Improvement Program.

M/S/C (Haggerty/Frazier) to approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Chair to Submit a Letter of Support for the Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 Improvement Program. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority on July 26, 2019 by the following vote to wit:

Ayes: 8 Chair Chiesa, Vice-Chair Hume, Vice-Chair Haggerty, Espinoza, Romick, Johnson, Frazier, Shuklian Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 Quintero, Verboon

6. San Joaquins May 20, 2019 Schedule Performance Update

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6 of 86 Paul Herman did a presentation on this item. The content of Mr. Herman’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in the PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).

There was no Board discussion on this item.

7. Madera Station Relocation Update

Dan Leavitt did a presentation on this item. The content of Mr. Leavitt’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in the PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the SJJPA website).

Member Frazier asked how people would be able to get from one platform to the other if the current Madera Station platform was connected to the future High-Speed Rail platform. Mr. Leavitt replied that that there would need to be an underground crossing constructed to connect platforms.

Member Frazier asked about future of the Madera station if ridership doesn’t increase. Mr. Leavitt explained that the SJJPA is looking to decrease trip times to under 6 hours between Bakersfield and Oakland and that skip-stop service will be considered. He said that ridership would be a key factor in determining which stations could be skipped. Mr. Leavitt added that the Madera Station Relocation will allow for a greater opportunity for the Madera area to increase its station’s ridership.

Angel Reyna, Madera Community College Center President, highlighted Madera Community College Center expansion efforts, continuous increase of student enrollment and expressed strong support for the Madera Station Relocation.

Matt Trevor, Director of Madera County Community & Economic Development Department explained the positive opportunities with the Madera Station Relocation design on Avenue 12 and expressed his strong support to staff and SJJPA Board of Directors.

Max Rodriguez, Madera County District 4 Supervisor, reconfirmed strong support of relocating the Madera Station on behalf of Madera County Board of Supervisors.

Bobby Kahn, Executive Director at Madera County Economic Development Commission expressed strong support for Madera Station Relocation.

Dylan Stone, Regional Planning Supervisor for Madera County Transportation Commission, expressed strong support for Madera Station Relocation to Avenue 12 and that they look forward to collaborating with the SJJPA in the future.

Executive Director Mortensen thanked the City of Madera guest speakers in attendance for showing their support in relocating the Madera Station. 4

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8. Thruway Bus Update: Route 3 Modifications, Route 34 Re-Establishment, Madera – San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot

Paul Herman did a presentation on this item. The content of Mr. Herman’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in the PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the SJJPA website).

Ms. Mortensen explained the impact of Madera – San Jose Thruway Bus pilot program where an opportunity to reduce travel times from LA/Bakersfield Stations to San Jose is feasible, but can decrease revenue with the current Thruway Fare structure. Ms. Mortensen further explained that SJJPA staff is exploring bus prices similar to train service to minimize revenue impacts and still reduce travel times for passengers.

Chair Chiesa explained the San Joaquins passengers ride because of convenience, trip times, amenities and showed strong support to reduce travel time as a method to improve the San Joaquins service. Member Frazier agreed with Chair Chiesa. Member Espinoza agrees the travel time reduction component outweighs the revenue component.

Mike Barnbaum of Sacramento asked if any Santa Clara bus stops are included in the Madera – San Jose Route. Mr. Herman answered Santa Clara is not included and there are no changes to current bus route alignments.

9. SB 742 Update

Mr. Leavitt did a presentation on this item. The content of Mr. Leavitt’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in the PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the SJJPA website).

Chair Chiesa thanked SJJPA staff for support of SB 742 efforts.

Mr. Barnbaum thanked the SJJPA Board Members, Mr. Leavitt and staff for their support of SB 742. Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Barnbaum for his comments.

Doug Kerr, RailPac, thanked SJJPA staff for SB 742 collaborative efforts.

10. Executive Director’s Report

Ms. Mortensen announced that CalSTA is providing additional funding to the SJJPA for Supplemental Security for stations and on-board the San Joaquins trains.

Ms. Mortensen met with the High-Speed Rail Peer Review group and explained that SJJPA staff is working with the High-Speed Rail Authority, Early Train Operator and KP 5

8 of 86 & G Financial Group to bring forward several rail plans that may be used for the High- Speed Rail Bakersfield to Merced Infrastructure segment.

Brain Schmidt announced that August 7, 2019 at 10am-noon is available for a Siemens Tour in Sacramento, CA, for Board Members interested.

11. Board Member Comments

Member Frazier asked if law enforcement can ride free of charge on the San Joaquins. Mr. Schmidt replied that a law enforcement pass program is still in place with Amtrak and SJJPA staff will provide the forms that can be completed and submitted to Amtrak for approval.

Member Espinoza invited SJJPA Board members to attend UC Merced Phase 2 ribbon cutting on August 14, 2019 and suggested next SJJPA Board meeting be held at UC Merced.

12. Adjournment

Chair Chiesa called the meeting to adjournment at 10:53 AM.

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STAFF REPORT

Item 2.2 ACTION

Appoint New Members to the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee

Background: Staff proposes to appoint Jon Clark to fill a vacancy on the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee.

Jon Clark is the Executive Director of Butte County Association of Governments and Butte County Regional Transit.

The SJJPA may select up to four (4) additional Regular Members who reside in counties outside of those counties listed in the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee Bylaws that are served by San Joaquin Thruway Bus services and/or represent areas that could be served by future extensions of the San Joaquins (as identified in the latest SJJPA Business Plan). Currently only three (3) positions are filled.

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact. Recommendation: Appoint Jon Clark as a New Member to the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee from Butte County.

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STAFF REPORT

Item 2.3 ACTION

Approve 2020 SJJPA Board Meeting Calendar

Background: Staff recommends the following calendar for SJJPA Board Meetings for 2020:

• January 24, 2020 • March 27, 2020 • May 29, 2020 (note: May 29th is the Friday after Memorial Day) • July 24, 2020 • September 25, 2020 • November 20, 2020 (note: November 20th is the Friday before Thanksgiving)

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation: Approve 2020 SJJPA Board Meeting Calendar.

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Item 2.4 INFORMATION

Next Board Meeting Location

Background: SJJPA is planning on holding the next Board Meeting on January 24th, 2020, in Stockton, CA with the exact location to be determined based on availability. 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 2.5 INFORMATION

SJJPA Operating Expense Report

Please see the attached SJJPA Operating Expense Report for the following period:

• Fiscal Year End 2018/19 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)

• Fiscal Year Start 2019/20 (July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019)

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.

13 of 86 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Operating Expense Report June 2019 100% of Budget Year Elapsed

SJJPA EXPENSE YTD FY 18-19 TO PERCENT OPERATING EXPENSES ALLOCATION DATE EXPENDED

Administrative Expenses Salaries/Benefits/Contract Help 1,544,968 1,528,944 99% Office Expense 15,489 8,526 55% Subscriptions/Periodicals/Memberships 7,000 5,113 73% Computer Systems 5,000 305 6% Communications 28,905 (10,357) -36% * Motor Pool 21,314 17,761 83% Transportation/Travel 30,000 9,464 32% Audits Regulatory Reporting 20,000 16,650 83% Professional Services Legislative 25,000 23,767 95% Professional Services Legal 70,000 82,954 119% ** Professional Services General 372,500 371,845 100% Professional Services Grants 67,000 - 0% Publications/Legal Notices 5,000 1,866 37% Professional Services Operations 20,000 615 3% Communications, Operations 10,250 7,580 74% Maintenance of Headquarters Structures/Grounds 48,500 41,751 86% Insurance 38,000 30,198 79% Insurance Management Fees 2,500 490 20% Administrative Expenses Subtotal 2,331,426 2,137,472 92% Marketing Expense Marketing & Outreach 1,500,000 1,274,200 85% Marketing Expenses Subtotal 1,500,000 1,274,200 85% Amtrak Contract Expense San Joaquin Intercity Rail Operations (All Contracts) 49,422,457 47,499,647 96% Amtrak Contract Expense Subtotal 49,422,457 47,499,647 96%

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 53,253,883 50,911,319 96%

* Communications (-36%) - Decrease due to refund received from AT&T as a result of transferring to CALNet 3 lines.

** Legal (119%) - Increase due to SJJPA Capital Expansion. Line item includes legal expenditures for capital projects, which is not a reimbursable line item on Capital Grants awarded.

14 of 86 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Operating Expense Report September 2019 25% of Budget Year Elapsed

SJJPA EXPENSE YTD FY 19-20 TO PERCENT OPERATING EXPENSES ALLOCATION DATE EXPENDED

Administrative Expenses Salaries/Benefits/Contract Help 2,374,767 488,081 21% Office Expense 23,333 2,248 10% Subscriptions/Periodicals/Memberships 5,000 - 0% Computer Systems 5,000 - 0% Communications 28,905 1,995 7% Motor Pool 24,314 4,515 19% Transportation/Travel 30,000 8,844 29% Training 7,605 - 0% Audits Regulatory Reporting 16,500 - 0% Professional Services Legislative 28,500 6,250 22% Professional Services Legal 75,000 8,071 11% Professional Services General 279,267 81,989 29% Professional Services Grants 67,000 - 0% Publications/Legal Notices 10,000 561 6% Professional Services Operations 20,000 3,250 16% Communications, Operations 10,250 2,170 21% Maintenance of Headquarters Structures/Grounds 82,361 18,209 22% Insurance 48,000 - 0% Insurance Management Fees 5,000 2,500 50% Administrative Expenses Subtotal 3,140,802 628,998 20% Marketing Expense Marketing & Outreach 1,960,000 380,216 19% Marketing Expenses Subtotal 1,960,000 380,216 19% Amtrak Contract Expense San Joaquin Intercity Rail Operations (All Contracts) 65,292,590 15,174,533 23% Amtrak Contract Expense Subtotal 65,292,590 15,174,533 23%

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 70,393,392 16,183,746 23%

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Item 2.6 INFORMATION

San Joaquins Operations Update

Ridership for San Joaquins The San Joaquin Service finished FY19 carrying 1,071,190 passengers. San Joaquins ridership was slightly down from FY18 (-0.70%).

Ridership Ticket Revenue Month FY19 FY18 % change FY19 FY18 % change Oct-18 84,802 87,391 -2.96% $2,480,787 $2,751,127 -9.83% Nov-18 101,070 99,022 2.07% $3,253,885 $3,535,278 -7.96% Dec-18 93,180 98,862 -5.75% $2,949,028 $3,224,751 -8.55% Jan-19 76,154 78,979 -3.58% $2,312,775 $2,501,689 -7.55% Feb-19 70,735 74,579 -5.15% $2,072,049 $2,168,482 -4.45% Mar-19 91,820 93,163 -1.44% $2,658,760 $2,786,939 -4.60% Apr-19 95,631 89,612 6.72% $2,712,873 $2,562,566 5.87% May-19 95,569 91,440 4.52% $2,788,542 $2,589,689 7.68% Jun-19 93,739 91,905 2.00% $2,737,033 $2,680,052 2.13% Jul-19 96,240 98,035 -1.83% $2,893,422 $2,916,418 -0.79% Aug-19 89,863 89,853 0.01% $2,635,214 $2,703,236 -2.52% Sep-19 82,387 85,866 -4.05% $2,390,215 $2,503,399 -4.52% Total YTD 1,071,190 1,078,707 -0.70% $31,884,583 $32,923,626 -3.16%

16 of 86 On-Time Performance (OTP):

The San Joaquins finished FY19 at 60.9% OTP. As mentioned previously, the San Joaquins have faced many challenges with third-party delays (fires, trespasser strikes and police activity) that have been affecting the OTP. The special working group (DB, SJJPA staff and Amtrak) have been analyzing the new schedule and working with both Railroads to dig into the details of the delays. Minor schedule adjustments of one to two minutes were made in Oct. 2019 which should improve their on-time operations in the corridor.

17 of 86 San Joaquins Customer On-Time Performance (OTP) is a measure that tracks what percentage of all San Joaquins train passengers arrive at their destination stations on-time. The chart below provides an overview of the San Joaquin’s OTP compared to the two other state supported services for FY20 & FY19.

Service FYTD20 FY19

San Joaquins 66.0% 60.9%

Capitol Corridor 86.0% 88%

Pacific Surfliner 74.0% 71%

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Item 2.7 INFORMATION

Administrative Items

Media Stories: Links are provided below.

1.“Manager of Valley's San Joaquin trains may ditch Amtrak as operator”- ABC 30 News https://abc30.com/5698401/

2.“Newsom is right in saying he will oppose any raid on high-speed-rail funding”- Fresno Bee Newspaper https://amp.fresnobee.com/opinion/editorials/article237029659.html

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.

19 of 86 Manager of Valley's San Joaquin trains may ditch Amtrak as operator

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Amtrak has provided rail service in the San Joaquin Valley since 1974.

However, Amtrak's presence in the Valley could be in jeopardy, based on testimony Action News heard in Washington DC before the US House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.

The executive director of San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, Stacey Mortensen, told the House Transportation committee that Amtrak charges three times as much per passenger to run the San Joaquin trains, compared to the Altamont Corridor Express or ACE.

Mortensen is the leader of both the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, which manages the operators of both routes.

It also gives her a unique perspective into train operations.

In what she called, "A Tale of the Two Services," she was critical towards Amtrak's lack of transparency, especially when compared to the way contractor Herzog Transit handles the ACE commuter rail.

"Amtrak, exceeds its own budget projections year after year with little or any explanation. Their only remedy has been to seek additional funding from our state," said Mortenson.

She says the authority has asked Amtrak for cost-sharing and maintenance data for years.

"Our attempts to discuss these issues with various Amtrak leadership typically starts with, 'We will look into it.' Ultimately though the transition to defensiveness, resistance and then, in the end, futility," said Mortenson.

In a statement to Action News, Amtrak said, "We look forward to continuing to provide more information to state partners and serving more customers in California."

Amtrak's contract with the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority must be approved annually.

If the agency's issues with Amtrak can't be resolved, Mortensen feels the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority may be forced into looking for another provider to operate passenger trains on the San Joaquin route.

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Newsom is right in saying he will oppose any raid on high-speed-rail funding | The Fresno Bee

Editorials

Newsom is right in saying he will oppose any raid on high-speed-rail funding By The Fresno Bee Editorial Board November 10, 2019

Gov. Gavin Newsom made it clear in an interview with The Bee’s Editorial Board that he will oppose any attempts by Southern California and Bay Area legislators to take money from the high-speed-rail project and divert it to rail systems in their region.

Meeting with the editorial board Friday after his keynote address at the California Economic Summit, Newsom was quick to say he would be “pushing back” on any shifting of funds out of high-speed rail to commuter systems in the metropolitan areas of the coast.

That is welcome news, given that the epicenter for high-speed rail has been the central San Joaquin Valley, chiefly Madera and Fresno counties. The large bridges and other structures that are to carry the high-speed trains are under construction here, and one fear has been that if the project went unfinished, those structures would stand as a Stonehenge-like reminder to state futility on the bullet train.

Valley vision remains

Newsom’s passion for the initial operating segment of the rail network shows he won’t let that happen. His vision remains what he outlined last January in his first State of the State address: a 171-mile-long segment between Merced and Bakersfield that will serve to demonstrate the project’s viability to investors and the federal government.

21 of 86 Running high-speed trains on that segment, Newsom hopes, will create interest in private investors for connecting high-speed rail to existing train systems that go to the Bay Area and Los Angeles. The overarching vision is for high-speed rail to run electric trains from the Bay Area to Southern California.

The initial segment in the Valley costs $20 billion, and the rail authority has that money in hand. Ultimate buildout is projected at nearly $80 billion, and all the money for that remains to be secured.

Jobs generator in Valley

Detractors of high-speed-rail are many. Many conservatives oppose it. Parochial lawmakers want funding for their pet transportation projects.

But The Bee’s Editorial Board has said the new concept of high-speed-rail put forth by Newsom — a Valley system of bullet trains connecting to traditional rail lines to the Bay Area, and ultimately Southern California — would help transform the Valley’s economy and culture. That continues to be The Bee’s view.

High-speed rail has been a major jobs generator for the San Joaquin Valley. The rail authority reports that in the 2017-18 fiscal year, 9,400 full-time jobs were created statewide by the project; many of them were in the Valley. In Fresno County, half of the jobs added in that year were related to high-speed rail; 30 percent were directly tied to it. Fresno has enjoyed low unemployment in the last year; high-speed rail construction jobs are a healthy contributor.

Project moving forward

Newsom also noted that the project reached a significant milestone Friday when it announced that almost all the environmental review for the Valley segment has been completed. The only area left to study in the Valley is the Chowchilla Wye.

Speaking of the Valley segment, “let us do something demonstrable, real, transformative to this part of the state and do justice to the promise to the taxpayers,” Newsom said.

That will spur private investment, much like how Taiwan got its high-speed train up and running. Private investors helped jump-start Taiwan’s program. Last year the Taiwan high-speed railroad handled 64 million passengers.

Here is hoping California’s rail authority can have such good fortune. Linking the state’s metro areas through the spine of the Valley would indeed be transformative.

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STAFF REPORT Item 4 ACTION Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Chair to Negotiate and Execute the Second Amendment to Agreement by and Between the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission for Managing Agency Services in the Oversight of the San Joaquin Intercity Rail Service

Background The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) issued a Request for Proposals on May 31, 2013 for Managing Agency services to support SJJPA and the day to day oversight of the San Joaquins. Based upon the proposals and the interviews, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) was recommended by the Selection Committee to serve as the Managing Agency and the SJJPA Board unanimously approved the Selection Committee recommendation at the July 26th SJJPA Board Meeting. The initial term of the Managing Agency Agreement, consistent with the RFP was set at three (3) years. The SJJPA approved the Managing Agency Agreement with SJRRC at the September 27, 2013 Board Meeting.

The initial Managing Agency Agreement between SJJPA and SJRRC was scheduled to expire at the end of September 2016. At the May 27, 2016 Board meeting, SJJPA chose to negotiate and extend the SJRRC contract for another three-year term through September 27, 2019. The Board can extend this agreement again, as has been the case with the LOSSAN and CCJPA managing agency agreements, or solicit interest from other potential managing agencies. The Rail Commission Chair has expressed interest in working with the Authority Chair on extending the Agreement. An extension would also require the approval of the Rail Commission Governing Board.

For continuity purposes of completing the Valley Rail Program jointly with the Rail Commission, staff and Counsel are recommending a 5-year extension. The Board can direct staff at any time during this period to solicit other potential interest.

As part of the Second Amendment to extend the agreement, new language is added for the agreement to continue on a month-to-month basis if it is not extended prior to the end of the term. This is similar to language in the Amtrak Operating Agreement.

Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact to the SJJPA.

Funding for SJJPA Managing Agency support is included in the adopted SJJPA 2019 Business Plan which would be funded through the State Budget process.

23 of 86 Recommendation

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Chair to Negotiate and Execute the Second Amendment to Agreement by and Between the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission for Managing Agency Services in the Oversight of the San Joaquin Intercity Rail Service.

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SJJPA RESOLUTION 19/20-

RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AND THE SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION FOR MANAGING AGENCY SERVICES IN THE OVERSIGHT OF THE SAN JOAQUIN INTERCITY RAIL SERVICE

WHEREAS, on September 27, 2013, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (“SJJPA”) and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (“SJRRC”) entered into Agreement entitled “Agreement By and Between the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission For Managing Agency Services in the Oversight of the San Joaquin Intercity Rail Service” (“Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6 of the Agreement, the initial term of the Agreement was for three (3) years commencing on September 27, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Section 6 of the Agreement authorizes the SJJPA to extend the term of the Agreement upon approval of two-thirds (2/3rds) of the voting Member Agencies of SJJPA; and

WHEREAS, in 2016, the SJJPA and SJRRC approved the First Amendment to the Agreement extending the term of the Agreement for three (3) years through September 27, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the SJJPA and SJRRC desire to enter into this Second Amendment to the Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement an additional five (5) years; and

NOW, THEREFORE, parties agree as follows:

1. Section 6 of the Agreement is amended to read as follows:

Section 6. The Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until September 27, 2024. SJJPA may extend or terminate this Agreement, subject to a two-thirds approval of the voting Member Agencies. In the event the term if this Agreement expires before SJJPA enters into new Managing Agency Service Agreement, SJJPA and SJRRC agree that the term of this Agreement shall continue on a monthly basis (Extension Period) until a new agreement is entered into. SJJPA or SJRRC may terminate the Agreement without cause during the Extension Period upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party to this Agreement.

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The remaining terms and conditions as specified in the Agreement shall remain in effect.

The parties hereto have executed this Second Amendment to the Agreement with an effective date of September 27, 2019.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the SJJPA on this 22nd day of November 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

______STACEY MORTENSEN, Secretary VITO CHIESA, Chair

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Item 5 ACTION

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Submit and Execute Any and All Grant Applications, Agreements, Certifications and Assurances and any Other Documents Necessary to Obtain Financial Assistance Provided by the California State Transportation Agency Under the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project and Hybrid Equipment Studies

On October 21, 2019 the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) issued the final guidelines and a call for projects for the 2020 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) with an application deadline of January 16, 2020. TIRCP was created by Senate Bill (SB) 862 (Chapter 36, Statutes of 2014) and modified by Senate Bill 9 (Chapter 710, Statutes of 2015) to provide grants from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to fund transformative capital improvements that will modernize California’s intercity, commuter, and urban rail systems, and bus and ferry transit systems to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by reducing congestion and vehicle miles traveled throughout California. The goal of the TIRCP is to provide funding for these previously mentioned transportation systems to achieve the following objectives: • Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; • Expand and improve rail service to increase ridership; • Integrate the rail service of the state’s various rail operations, including integration with the high-speed rail system; and • Improve safety 2020 TIRCP grant applications are expected to be due in early 2020 and awards announced by Spring of 2020. The 2020 Call for Projects is expected to have $450- $500 million in funding during the FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 time period. Based on the approved SJJPA 2019 Business Plan, and prior TIRCP and Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) grant awards to SJJPA for the Valley Rail Program, and extensive stakeholder coordination in the region, staff is requesting authorization to submit a grant application for projects to enhance and support the Valley Rail Program as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption of the San Joaquins fleet.

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Through technical analysis, preliminary engineering, and stakeholder coordination in the region, the following preliminary project description was developed. It is anticipated that the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, that oversees the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE), will be a joint project sponsor and this project will be presented for consideration at their December meeting. Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project The Stockton Diamond Grade Separation project will improve passenger, commuter, and freight rail mobility in the growing San Joaquin Valley and Northern California Megaregion. It will also enable job and economic growth in a region that plays a critical role in the United States’ vast transportation network. This project will improve the operational efficiency of the regional rail network by eliminating conflicting train movements at the Stockton Diamond. The project will enable growth to continue at the Port of Stockton and will help facilitate the future expansion of San Joaquins intercity rail service as well as the expansion of ACE. The Stockton Diamond is located at the intersection of heavily trafficked Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and BNSF Railway (BNSF) mainlines in Stockton and is the busiest at-grade railway junction in California. The current at-grade configuration of the track results in significant delays to passenger and freight trains in the area, including those serving the Port of Stockton. These delays ultimately limit the capacity of the Port of Stockton for growth and inhibits the expansion of the San Joaquins and ACE service through the region. The construction of a grade separation at the Stockton Diamond will provide for an uninterrupted flow of rail traffic through the current crossing, which will improve the efficiency of freight and passenger movements and lead to reduced delays and a decrease in fuel consumption for idling locomotives. This increase in throughput and velocity of freight and passenger trains translates to cost savings for the freight railroads as well as passenger rail agencies, allowing for continued growth and improved efficiency. In addition, the project will allow for the current and anticipated future volume of freight and passenger trains to travel through Stockton at faster speeds, thus reducing grade crossing blockage times throughout the rest of the city and region. Valley Rail funds will be used to provide funding towards this project. The grade separation enables SJJPA/SJRRC to reduce infrastructure assumed in the Valley Rail Project.

28 of 86 Figure 1. Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project Area Map

Stockton ACE Station

Port of Stockton

Stockton San Joaquin St. Station

Hybrid Equipment Studies SJJPA, in coordination with CalSTA and Caltrans, has held discussions with public agencies and stakeholders on the potential of utilizing new equipment technologies that will help reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of the San Joaquins fleet to further reduce the environmental impacts of passenger train operations as well as reducing the cost of operation. These studies would explore a broad range of different hybrid equipment vehicles, including battery and hydrogen-powered vehicles that supplement diesel-powered engines to reduce fuel consumption, not unlike hybrid cars on the road today. Diesel fuel prices have been volatile in recent years and has had an adverse impact on the continued increase of operations costs for the San Joaquins. SJRRC is also exploring this new technology for use on the ACE corridor. Jointly, SJJPA and SJRRC staff would analyze different hybrid equipment technologies for the San Joaquins service, including both locomotive and multiple-unit vehicle types. Staff will coordinate with other potential partners for hybrid equipment technology, including the planned Valley Link service between the San Joaquin Valley and Tri- Valley in Alameda County.

29 of 86 These studies would analyze the performance of these hybrid vehicles against the current fleet of equipment, including any operational improvements gained such as faster acceleration out of stations, run-time improvements, and other operational efficiencies. The studies would also analyze the capital improvements necessary to utilize hybrid equipment on the ACE and San Joaquins corridor. An assessment of energy usage for the ACE and San Joaquins corridors will also be a part of the studies to help calibrate and determine the best technology to potentially move forward with project development.

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Submit and Execute Any and All Grant Applications, Agreements, Certifications and Assurances and any Other Documents Necessary to Obtain Financial Assistance Provided by the California State Transportation Agency Under the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project and Hybrid Equipment Studies

30 of 86 SJJPA RESOLUTION 19/20-

RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY UNDER THE TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR THE STOCKTON DIAMOND GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT AND HYBRID EQUIPMENT STUDIES

WHEREAS, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) will administer the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program to eligible grantees for transportation improvement and greenhouse gas reduction projects, and

WHEREAS, The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) is an eligible grantee for Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program; and

WHEREAS, the 2019 Business Plan identifies the SJJPA’s strong interest in improving passenger and freight train movements on the San Joaquins corridor; and

WHEREAS, the CalSTA requires a resolution from the governing board in order to receive the funds and that SJJPA will abide by the terms that go with this grant;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED that the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority hereby authorizes the Executive Director to submit and execute any and all grant applications, agreements, certifications, assurances and other documents as may be necessary for obtaining financial assistance provided by the California State Transportation Agency under the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project and Hybrid Equipment Studies.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the SJJPA on this 22nd day of November 2019, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

______STACEY MORTENSEN VITO CHIESA, Chair Executive Director

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Item 6 ACTION

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute Any and All Agreements, Certifications, and Assurances and Any Other Documents Necessary with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the Design and Construction of the Oakley Station Platform Project

As part of SJJPA’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) 2018 grant award in April 2018, the Oakley Station Platform Project was awarded $8.6 million in funding for design and construction of the project. Since the grant award, SJJPA staff has participated in meetings with the City of Oakley, Contra Costa Transportation Authority, and Amtrak in the development of the Oakley Station Platform Project. The City of Oakley is completing a separate project for the station’s parking, transit access, and other station amenities in coordination with SJJPA. It was determined through these stakeholder meetings that Amtrak would design and construct the project in coordination with SJJPA, the City of Oakley, and BNSF. Staff is recommending entering into a funding agreement with Amtrak to provide funds for design and construction of the project. Amtrak will coordinate with BNSF for modifications to necessary service and lease agreements that currently exist between the two organizations.

The project would construct an approximately 700-foot long platform along the west side of BNSF’s mainline that runs through the City of Oakley between 2nd Street and Norcross Lane. The platform would include lighting, shelters, benches, ADA improvements, and signage for passengers boarding and disembarking at Oakley Station. The City of Oakley will be constructing an adjacent parking lot and transit access project in conjunction with the Oakley Station Platform project. Tentatively, the platform project is scheduled to complete design in 2020 and constructed by 2021.

32 of 86 Figure 1. Oakley Station Area Map

As the project gets further into its design process, staff will provide updates to the Governing Board and project stakeholders on the progress of the project. Staff anticipates that Oakley Station will open for San Joaquins service in 2021. SJJPA, Amtrak, and Caltrans will be working with the host railroad BNSF on any additional requirements for the opening of this new station for the San Joaquins, including developing new potential operational service plans to keep overall run-time for the San Joaquins as short as possible with the addition of a new station.

Fiscal Impact:

The Oakley Station Platform Project has been identified in SJJPA’s 2019 Business Plan for design and construction over during State Fiscal Years 19/20 and 20/21. The project currently has a budget of $8.6 million in TIRCP funding. More detailed project cost estimates will be developed during the design process and will be presented to the Governing Board before the start of construction of the project.

Recommendation:

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute Any and All Agreements, Certifications, and Assurances and Any Other Documents Necessary with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the Design and Construction of the Oakley Station Platform Project.

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APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND ASSURANCES AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY WITH THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (AMTRAK) FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE OAKLEY STATION PLATFORM PROJECT

WHEREAS, SJJPA has received state funding from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) for transit projects; and

WHEREAS, the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and

WHEREAS, CalSTA has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing TIRCP funds to agencies identified as eligible recipients of these funds; and

WHEREAS, SJJPA wishes to delegate authorization to execute these documents and any amendments thereto to the Executive Director; and

WHEREAS, SJJPA wishes to utilize TIRCP funding to construct the Oakley Station Platform Project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority authorizes the Executive Director to submit and execute any and all grant applications, agreements, certifications and assurances and any other documents necessary with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the design and construction of the Oakley Station Platform Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the SJJPA on this 22nd day of November 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

______STACEY MORTENSEN, Secretary VITO CHIESA, Chair

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Item 7 ACTION

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, Authorizing the Chair to Execute Any and All Agreements Necessary to Use State Rail Assistance (SRA) Funding Designated by State of California for PA&ED and PS&E Phases for the Expansion and Improvement of the Existing San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) Rail Maintenance Facility in Stockton that Will Allow the Repair, Maintenance and Storage of State-Owned Intercity Rail Equipment for the State-Supported Rail Services

Background:

Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) created the State Rail Assistance (SRA) Program by directing a portion of new revenue specifically to intercity rail and commuter rail. SB 1 directs a 0.5% portion of new diesel sales tax revenue for allocation, with half going to the five commuter rail providers and half to intercity rail corridors. The Program was created to provide operating and capital assistance for commuter and intercity rail agencies. The SRA guidelines permit projects that cover a full range of transportation planning and mass transportation purposes, with the direction that rail agencies spend these funds in a cost-effective manner to provide operations and capital improvements for the benefit of the public.

In addition to the funding made available directly to intercity and commuter rail operators, $13.1M in flexible SRA funding was made available for “intercity rail agencies, public agencies authorized to plan and/or manage intercity rail operations for aspiring corridors, and Caltrans.” In early 2019, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) held a call for projects to distribute the $13.1M in flexible SRA funds. As part of this call for projects, Caltrans applied for $2,000,000 in Project Approval & Environmental Documentation (PA&ED) and Plan, Specification and Estimate (PS&E) funding for the Stockton Regional Rail Maintenance Facility Expansion Project. The project was selected for funding and will enable the state to provide SRA funding to expand the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) owned Rail Maintenance Facility (RMF) located in Stockton, CA. This expansion will allow the RMF to become a shared facility between the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) Service and the San Joaquins Intercity Rail Service.

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There are numerous benefits associated with the project, including: • Reduced operating/maintenance costs by providing preventative maintenance for existing and future intercity rail equipment. • Greater efficiency through the utilization of existing capabilities and operations of the ACE RMF.

Currently the state is estimated to contribute $2,000,000 to SJJPA for the PA&ED and PS&E phases of the expansion/improvements. However, due to the nature of the ITA and Managing Agency Agreement, SJJPA is unable to directly contribute funding to projects related to the RMF since it is not yet designated as a shared facility. While SJRRC is the managing agency for the San Joaquins Service, there is no mechanism in either agreement that allows SJJPA to directly pay for expenses for existing facilities that are not yet designated as shared.

Staff is in the process of drafting the necessary agreements to recognize the RMF as a shared facility and layout the responsibilities of both SJRRC and SJJPA. One of the responsibilities needing clear definition is how SJJPA will be allowed to pay for expenses for future projects at the RMF.

After consulting with Legal, staff was directed to bring an item to the Board which authorizes the Chair to execute any and all agreements necessary for SJJPA to designate funding to SJRRC for the expansion and improvement of the RMF.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no Fiscal Impact at this time.

Recommendation:

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), Authorizing the Chair to Execute Any and All Agreements Necessary to Use Funding Designated by State of California for Plans, Specifications, Estimates, Final Design and Construction Phases for the Expansion and Improvement of the Existing San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Rail Maintenance Facility in Stockton that Will Allow the Repair, Maintenance and Storage of State-Owned Intercity Rail Equipment for the State-Supported Rail Services.

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APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO USE STATE RAIL ASSISTANCE (SRA) FUNDING DESIGNATED BY STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR PA&ED AND PS&E PHASES FOR THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE EXISTING SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION (SJRRC) RAIL MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN STOCKTON THAT WILL ALLOW THE REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF STATE-OWNED INTERCITY RAIL EQUIPMENT FOR THE STATE-SUPPORTED RAIL SERVICES

WHEREAS, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) will administer the State Rail Assistance (SRA) funding to eligible grantees for “intercity rail agencies, public agencies authorized to plan and/or manage intercity rail operations for aspiring corridors, and Caltrans.”, and

WHEREAS, The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) is a grantee for State Rail Assistance; and

WHEREAS, Caltrans is estimated to contribute $2,000,000 of the funding to SJJPA for PA&ED and PS&E phases for expansion and improvements to the SJRRC Rail Maintenance Facility; and

WHEREAS, SJRRC owns the Rail Maintenance Facility (RMF) which is intended to be a shared maintenance facility in the future for both the ACE Service and the San Joaquins; and

WHEREAS, SJJPA does not currently have a mechanism within the ITA or Managing Agency agreement to provide direct funding to SJRRC for the expansion/improvements; and

WHEREAS, Staff is in the process of drafting the necessary agreements to recognize the RMF as a shared facility and layout the responsibilities of both SJRRC and SJJPA; and

WHEREAS, After consulting with Legal, staff was directed to bring an item to the Board which authorizes the Chair to execute any and all agreements necessary for SJJPA to designate funding to SJRRC for the expansion and improvement of the RMF; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority hereby Authorizes the Chair to Execute Any and All Agreements Necessary to Use State Rail Assistance (SRA) Funding Designated by State of California for PA&ED and PS&E Phases for the Expansion and Improvement of the Existing San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) Rail Maintenance Facility in Stockton that Will Allow the Repair, Maintenance and Storage of State-Owned Intercity Rail Equipment for the State-Supported Rail Services

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the SJJPA on this 22nd day of November 2019, by the following vote:

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AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

______STACEY MORTENSEN VITO CHIESA, Chair Executive Director

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Item 8 INFORMATION

Valley Rail Program Update

A project matrix was developed as a project management communication tool to provide updates on the current delivery status of projects associated with the Valley Rail Program. For these projects, SJJPA is the managing agency and is responsible to ensure the successful delivery of the projects identified. Please see project notes section on the spread sheet for related information.

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.

39 of 86 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Master Project Matrix As of 11/15/2019 4:04 PM

Project Approval Plans, Environmental Specifications, Overall Project Project Program Name Project Project Description Development and Estimates Right of Way Begin Construction Budget Comments / Current Status Manager Valley Rail - SJJPA Only Madera Station Construction of a new Station in In Progress TBD $ 26,676,411 PA&ED contract has been Leavitt Madera awarded and is underway

Valley Rail - SJJPA Only Oakley Station Construction of a new Station Completed 06/25/2018 In Progress Anticipated $ 8,623,356 Design contract with Amtrak is Herman Platform in Oakley CEQA - Notice of Fall 2020 under development Exemption

Valley Rail - SJJPA Only Network Integration Planning Study for Network N/A N/A N/A In Progress $ 1,000,000 Contract has been awarded and Leavitt Integration among the California work is underway Services Valley Rail - SJJPA Only BNSF Speed Restriction Reduction Track improvements to improve TBD $ 20,000,000 Coordination with Host Railroads Sheridan service throughout the Corridor is ongoing

Station and Transportation Projects Passenger Information Displays Installation of Passenger Displays Completed In Progress Anticpated January $ 1,000,000 Design contract awarded in Chapa at Stations 2020 February 2019

Station and Transportation Projects Merced Parking Expansion Construction of +-100 Space Completed TBD $ 900,000 ROW purchase completed; Sheridan Parking Lot coordination ongoing with USPS on land swap Station and Transportation Projects Stockton Wye Construct track connection In Progress In Progress In Progress Anticipated Fall 2020 $ 8,716,689 Contract with Union Pacific Sheridan between BNSF Stockton and Railroad was executed in October UPPR Fresno Subdivisions 2019

Highlight Legend Green = Completed Orange = In Progress 40 of 86 Bold = High Priority SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY November 22, 2019

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Item 9 INFORMATION

Network Integration Update

CalSTA included $1 million in Network Integration planning funds as part of the April 2018 “Valley Rail” TIRCP award in April 2018. The intention of this additional funding is to ensure collaboration, eliminate duplicate investments, and ultimately create a seamless travel experience across rail and public transit in California. It is also intended to address network integration opportunities, including development of improved connections to other rail and transit services and consideration of network integration improvements throughout the Central Valley, as well as enhancements to disadvantaged communities/priority populations.

The state identified the following Network Integration expectations for SJJPA/SJRRC:

• Continue coordination with Caltrans evaluating fleet management issues, including use of Rail Commission maintenance facility as a joint ACE/San Joaquins maintenance facility and explore future fleet needs and technology options. • Advance the recommendations of the High-Speed Rail Connected Corridors Study to identify the long-term role of ACE and SJJPA in the Central Valley in the future • Continue to build on the long-term planning in the State Rail Plan for: o Rail expansion north of Sacramento o Bus connections along the entire service area, including: . Connections from Fresno to Gilroy before the completion of HSR Valley to Valley • Station Planning • First/last mile access plan • Transit integration – coordination with, for example, partners and existing groups like the SACOG Transit Coordination Committee • Shuttle to Sacramento International Airport

The Network Integration planning work is being done in partnership/coordination with CalSTA, and Caltrans. All scopes of work are approved by Caltrans before work is initiated by the Network Integration consulting team. Staff meet with Caltrans/CalSTA regularly to review progress and determine additional areas of focus. There are several Network Integration studies well underway and scopes of work are under development for additional studies which are expected to begin early 2020.

41 of 86 Initial Network Integration Tasks Underway: • Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 • CHSRA 2020 Business Plan Support • Madera Station Relocation Planning & Outreach Support • Merced Intermodal Track Connection (MITC) • Infrastructure Needs Analysis • Connected Corridors North Update

Network Integration Tasks to Begin in 2020: • South of Merced Integration • Subsidized Fares/Priority Populations • First and Last Mile Connections • Shuttle to Sacramento International Airport

Future Network Integration Tasks Identified: • Valley Rail North Extension • Connections to Sacramento • Hybrid Equipment Study

At the November meeting, staff will provide an update on the progress of the “Network Integration” planning studies underway and how this work will be incorporated into the Draft 2020 SJJPA Business Plan. Please see the attached Altamont Corridor Phase 1 Fact Sheet and list of supporters. Fiscal Impact: Network Integration planning was funded as part of the 2018 TIRCP award for “Valley Rail”. There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.

42 of 86 Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1: Valley Link, Improved ACE, Shared Altamont Pass

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RichmondRichmond Stockton What is the Altamont Corridor Vision? alnut Creek The Altamont Corridor that connects the San Joaquin Valley to the Bay Area is North Lathrop Downtown Manteca one of the most heavily traveled, mostOakland River congested, and fastest growing corridors Islands Mountain Tracy Manteca in the Northern California megaregion. The Dublin/ Isabel Greenville House San Leandro Pleasanton Bay Area Council estimates that Altamont To Merced Pleasanton Hayward Tracy Corridor (I-580) congestion will increase Livermore Pleasanton an additional 75% between 2016 and 2040. Livermore Vasco Road To achieve state and regional environmental

and economic development goals, robust Phase 1 Fremont passenger rail alternatives are needed in FremontFremont the Altamont Corridor to increase mobility by Phase 2 providing a sustainable transportation option, provide greater connectivity, and a better Great America quality of life and access to jobs, educational Santa Clara San Jose Altamont Pass Tunnel / opportunities and health care facilities. Alignment Improvements San Jose

The Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 Improvement Program is the result of a partnership between San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (Altamont Corridor Express [ACE]), Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority (Valley Link), and San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (San Joaquins). The Bay Area improvements of this Phase 1 Program include $1.1 billion (FY19) for the implementation of 8.6 miles of new alignment through the Altamont Pass (between Greenville Road and the San Joaquin County Line) to be used by both ACE and Valley Link services. This new alignment through the Altamont Pass would include a 3.5 mile tunnel and enable speeds up to 125 mph which would decrease train travel times through the Altamont Pass by 11-15 minutes. Bay Area Phase 1 improvements also include $600 million (FY19) to fund equipment and the additional infrastructure needed to complete the Valley Link service between Dublin/Pleasanton BART and Livermore. In the near-term, the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority anticipates running 25 Valley Link daily round- trips between Dublin/Pleasanton BART and the North Lathrop Transfer Station in San Joaquin County. In addition, Phase 1 also includes $200 million (FY19) for new ACE equipment and Bay Area station/alignment improvements for two additional ACE round-trips between the San Joaquin Valley and San Jose. The Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 Improvement Program will provide safe, frequent, and reliable regional rail service by modernizing passenger rail in the Altamont Corridor. The vastly improved infrastructure through the Altamont Pass would be separated from freight, double tracked, grade separated, and enable fast (up to 125 mph maximum speeds), and frequent service. The Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 Improvement Program is the first step towards the completion of the Altamont Corridor Vision which is consistent with the 2018 State Rail Plan, 2007 MTC Regional Rail Plan, MTC Resolution 3829 from 2007, and the CHSRA’s Altamont Corridor Rail Project.

43 of 86 Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1: Valley Link, Improved ACE, Shared Altamont Pass

What are the benefits of the Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1? Expands Passenger Increases Connectivity Reduces GHG Rail Ridership in the • Improved ACE and new Valley Emissions & Improves Link services are a key part of an Altamont Corridor integrated, coordinated, megaregional Public Health • Current ACE annual ridership: 1.5 rail system • VMT reduction of hundreds of million • Introduces increased frequencies, millions of miles annually in 2030 • Phase 1 2030 annual ridership: 11.4 broader market reach, regular interval • Millions of metric tons of million service, and new connectivity greenhouse gas emissions reduced • 4.0 million annual riders on ACE in the first decade (Central Valley to Bay Area) • Provides improved direct connections • 7.4 million annual Valley Link to BART, Caltrain, Capitol Corridor • Reduces injuries and fatalities as a riders and future High-Speed Rail and result of VMT reduction Dumbarton services

Promotes Transit- Regional Equity & Leverages Existing/ Oriented Development Benefits to Priority Matching Funding • Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 Populations • Over $1 billion in state funding creates new TOD opportunities at secured for expansion of ACE and • Expands rail service in the Tri-Valley Livermore, Tracy, and River Islands San Joaquins in the Central Valley and increases rail connectivity in the • Increases TOD potential at Bay heavily trafficked I-580 corridor which • $628 million in ACTC Measure BB Area and San Joaquin Valley ACE is the primary transportation link funds and Tri-Valley Transit Access stations (including Pleasanton, between the Bay Area and Northern Improvement funds identified for the Fremont, Great America, Stockton, San Joaquin Valley Valley Link Program Modesto, Merced, Manteca, and • Directly serves many of California’s Ripon) Disadvantaged Communities and Low- • Supports the Diridon Station Master Income Communities Plan

What is the timeline for Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1? Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 is ready to advance. If the $1.9 billion (FY19) in Bay Area funds needed for this program is included Valley Link CEQA Complete in FASTER Bay Area and the measure passes in November 2020, design/construction is estimated to start in 2021. The environmental ACV Phase 1 process for Valley Link is underway and draft documents for public CEQA Complete review will be available in Fall 2019. Additional environmental clearance for the Altamont Pass section would be done through FASTER Bay Area Measure a supplemental EIR after FASTER is successful. The Altamont ACE Saturday Corridor Vision Phase 1 can be fully implemented and in service Service ACV Phase 1 ACV Phase 1 Design/ Service Starts within the next eight years if funding is secured. Initiated Construction Begins

Contact: Potential SJCOG Measure Dan Leavitt Michael Tree Manager of Regional Initiatives Executive Director [email protected] / [email protected] [email protected] (209) 944-6266 Tri-Valley–San Joaquin Valley SJRRC / SJJPA Regional Rail Authority 949 East Channel Street 1362 Rutan Court 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Stockton, CA 95202 Livermore, CA 94550

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$1.9 billion (FY19) requested in FASTER Bay Area Measure

Altamont Corridor Vision Phase 1 list of letters of support received by October 31, 2019:

Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority Mountain House San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority City of Ripon San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission City of Riverbank City of Stockton State Representatives City of Tracy Congressman Swalwell Congressman Harder Organizations/Education/Private Companies Senator Wieckowski Chabot Las Positas Community College District Senator Galgiani Dublin Chamber of Commerce Senator Caballero East Bay Leadership Council Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan Hacienda Assemblymember Gray Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group Assemblymember Eggman Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Local and Regional Agencies Tri-Valley Career Center City of Dublin Wente City of Livermore Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association City of Pleasanton Building Owners & Managers Association of Oakland/East City of San Ramon Bay City of Fremont Association for Commuter Transportation Northern CA Contra Costa Transportation Authority Chapter Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority University of the Pacific Caltrans District 10 California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley Stanislaus COG Central Valley Rail Working Group San Joaquin Council of Governments Downtown Stockton Alliance San Joaquin County Supervisor Miller Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce San Joaquin Valley Regional Planning Agencies’ Modesto Chamber of Commerce Directors’ Committee Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada Stanislaus County, Public Works Department San Joaquin Partnership Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Save Downtown Stockton Foundation City of Ceres Tracy City Center Association City of Lathrop TenSpace City of Merced Visionary Homebuilders City of Modesto

Contact: Dan Leavitt, Manager of Regional Initiatives Michael Tree. Executive Director [email protected] / [email protected] [email protected] (209) 944-6266 Tri-Valley–San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority SJRRC / SJJPA 1362 Rutan Court 949 East Channel Street Livermore, CA 94550 Stockton, CA 95202

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STAFF REPORT

Item 10 INFORMATION

SB 742 Update

Senate Bill 742 (SB 742) was introduced by Senator Allen on February 22, 2019. The purpose of SB 742 is to remove portions of Section 14035.55 of the CA Government Code which require state supported Amtrak Thruway bus passengers to have a rail trip as part of their ticket. SB 742 is included as an attachment to this item. Senator Galgiani and Assemblymembers Gray, Flora, and Fong co-authored this bill.

Amending Section 14035.55 provisions enables the Joint Power Authorities (San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, and LOSSAN) to pick up and drop off passengers on their Amtrak intercity thruway bus routes without requiring them to have a train ticket as part of their trip. Amending Section 14035.55 provisions will increase revenues for the state at virtually no additional cost, will provide improved access to priority and underserved communities, and will reduce the amount of greenhouse gases and air pollution emissions by diverting trips that would have previously been taken by an automobile. This change will also provide better utilization of current infrastructure and reduce congestion on some of the nation’s most congested freeways.

California’s Amtrak Thruway Bus Network is one of the largest intercity bus networks in the United States connecting over 250 communities throughout California and major cities in Nevada. This network is underutilized because of the restriction on who can use this network, being limited to only those who ride a train on a segment of their travel. Amending Section 14035.55 should have a very positive effect on California’s underserved priority and rural communities by providing a convenient and inexpensive alternative to the rising costs of automobile and airline travel. Connecting these communities to each other and to California’s large economic centers will increase safe and affordable transportation options between these communities.

On September 10, SB 742 passed through the Assembly Floor with a 76-0 vote. On September 11 the Assembly amendments were concurred in by the Senate with a 40 – 0 vote. SB 742 approved by the Governor and Chaptered by the Secretary of State on October 8, 2019. The bill goes into effect on January 1, 2020. Please see the final fact sheet and final version of SB 742 attached.

Staff will continue to seek new partnerships with public or private bus operators with the goal of more efficient operations and allowing non-Amtrak passengers to utilize excess seating capacity on buses that connect with San Joaquins trains to save on operations

46 of 86 costs (like the partnership being developed with Shasta Regional Transportation Agency for express service to Redding). As specified in SB 742, before offering bus- only tickets on Thruway bus routes, staff will consult with and consider relevant local and regional public transit operators to determine if a local or regional public transit operator can provide the planned service and attempt to avoid conflicts with existing public transit services. Staff will also make a good faith effort to coordinate with private motor carrier services to provide timely connections with intercity rail services, including through agreements to fund modifications or expansions of existing motor carrier services to better coordinate with existing rail services. These efforts will be documented, presented, and available for public comment at applicable JPA Board Meetings/public meetings. Staff has been working with Amtrak and coordinating with the Capitol Corridor, LOSSAN JPA and the California Intercity Passenger Rail Leadership Group on preparing for the implementation of SB 742. It is not practicable to roll out the program on all Thruway bus routes at the same time. The implementation of SB 742 will need to be phased in over time, starting with routes that are very underutilized. Staff expects to request the Board to approve bus-only ticketing for a few initial routes at the January 2020 SJJPA Board Meeting. Approval for additional routes would be sought at following SJJPA Board Meetings until all of the reasonable routes offer bus-only options.

Fiscal Impact: SB 742 will result in increased Thruway bus ridership and additional revenue for the San Joaquins service.

Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.

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SB 742 ALLEN (COAUTHORS SENATOR GALGIANI & ASSEMBLYMEMBER S GRAY, FLORA, & FONG)

INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL SERVICES : MOTOR CARRIER TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS

BACKGROUND diverting trips that would have previously been SB 804 (Perata) was passed in 1999 with the taken by an automobile. This change will also objective of protecting private intercity bus lines provide better utilization of current infrastructure from competition from the state sponsored Thruway and reduce congestion on some of the state’s most bus network. SB 804 added Section 14035.55 to the congested freeways. Government Code requiring that passengers using state supported Amtrak Thruway buses (associated Amending Section 14035.55 could have a very with the San Joaquins, Capitol Corridor, and Pacific positive effect on California’s underserved priority Surfliner intercity passenger rail services) must have and rural communities by providing a convenient a rail component to their journey. and inexpensive alternative to the rising costs of automobile and airline travel. Connecting these California’s Amtrak Thruway Bus Network is one of communities to each other and to California’s large the largest bus networks in the United States economic centers would increase safe and connecting over 250 communities throughout affordable transportation options between these California and major cities in Nevada. This network communities. is underutilized because of the Section 14035.55 restriction on who can use this network, being Intercity passenger rail and its associated Thruway limited to only those who ride a train on a segment bus network is environmentally friendly, and the of their travel. By eliminating this restriction, the state has a continuing interest in the provision of State could provide transportation services to more cost-effective and efficiently administered intercity people while reducing energy consumption and passenger rail/Thruway bus services. emissions.

VOTES & BILL STATUS This year, rail passenger advocates and the San

Joaquin Joint Powers Authority began working  Senate Transportation Committee (12 – 0) together to support legislation in order to amend  Senate Appropriations Committee (passed Section 14035.55 that would enable the Joint Power without vote) Authorities (San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, and  Senate Floor (37 – 0) LOSSAN) to pick up and drop off passengers on their  Assembly Transportation Committee (15 – 0) Amtrak intercity thruway bus routes without  Assembly Appropriations Committee (17 – 0 ) requiring them to have a train ticket as part of their  Assembly Floor (76 – 0) trip.  Senate Concurrence (40 – 0)

 Approved by Governor on October 8, 2019

PURPOSE SPONSORS/SUPPORTERS

Senate Bill 742 would amend Section 14035.55  Rail Passengers Association of California and provisions to enable the Joint Power Authorities (San Nevada (Sponsor) Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, and LOSSAN) to pick up  S J Valley Regional Planning Agencies’ and drop off passengers on their Amtrak intercity Directors’ Committee1 (Sponsor) thruway bus routes without requiring them to have a train ticket as part of their trip. Amending Section 14035.55 provisions would increase revenues for the 1 San Joaquin Valley Regional Planning Agencies’ Directors’ state at virtually no additional cost, would provide Committee Member Agencies are: Fresno Council of improved access to priority and underserved Governments, Kern Council of Governments, Kings County communities, and would reduce the amount of Association of Governments, Madera County Transportation Commission, Merced County Association of Governments, San greenhouse gases and air pollution emissions by Joaquin Council of Governments, Stanislaus Council of Governments, and Tulare County Association of Governments. 48 of 86 SB 742 (Allen) Page 1

 Central Valley Rail Working Group2 (Sponsor)  Monterey County Board of Supervisors  San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority  Bay Area Council  Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority  San Joaquin County Hispanic Chamber of  Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Commerce (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency  CA Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley  California Intercity Passenger Rail Leadership  California Walks Group  Natural Resources Defense Council  San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee  Transform  Sacramento Regional Rail Working Group  Seamless Bay Area  Downtown Stockton Alliance  California Bicycle Coalition  Valley Vision  Planning and Conservation League  Mendocino Transit Authority  Safe Routes Partnership  Los Rios Community College District  Sierra Club California  Downtown Sacramento Partnership  Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton  King City  Leadership Council for Justice & Accountability  San Joaquin Bike Coalition  Coalition for Sustainable Transportation  San Joaquin Council of Governments  CA Council of the Blind  The Rising Sun Center for Opportunity  Walk Sacramento  Butte County Association of Governments  Kern County North of the River Chamber of  Transportation Agency for Monterey County Commerce  Active San Gabriel Valley  San Luis Obispo Council of Governments  Coast Rail Coordinating Council (CRCC)  Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA)  Breathe California Sacramento Region  Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  Madera County Transportation Commission  Sacramento Area Council of Governments  City of Manteca  City of Martinez  California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors  Stockton Mayor, Michael Tubbs  City of Salinas  Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District  StanCOG Executive Director, Rosa Park (SMART)  Richmond Main Street Initiative  Madera County Board of Supervisors  Jack London Improvement District  Madera County Supervisor Frazier  Stanislaus County  City of Arcata  Visit Berkeley  Humboldt County Association of Governments  California Transit Association  Humboldt County Board of Supervisors  Humboldt Transit Authority  Huddle CoWork  Oakland Chamber of Commerce  City of Bakersfield  City of Sacramento OPPOSITION  Southwest Passenger Rail Association  Santa Barbara County Association of  No opposition on file Governments

 City of Monterey FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dan Leavitt, Manager of Regional Initiatives

San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority 2 Central Valley Rail Working Group Member Agencies are: [email protected] (209) 944-6266 Sacramento Regional Transit District, Sacramento Area Council of Governments, City of Sacramento, City of Elk Grove, City of Galt, County of Sacramento, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, San Joaquin Council of Governments, San Joaquin Regional Transit District, City of Stockton, City of Manteca, City of Lodi, County of San Joaquin, Stanislaus Council of Governments, City of Turlock, City of Modesto, County of Stanislaus, Merced County Association of Governments, City of Merced, and County of Merced.

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Item 11 INFORMATION

Merced to San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot Update

At the January 2019 SJJPA Board Meeting staff presented a service plan concept for a thruway bus pilot service between the San Joaquin Valley and Silicon Valley via State Route 152 over the Pacheco Pass. Originally this bus was proposed to be between the Madera Amtrak Station and San Jose Diridon Station.

Since staff first proposed this concept, the San Joaquins has had a major schedule change which moved the service to a bi-hourly “pulse” schedule, with the objective of establishing a regular clock-face pattern and to have passenger trains have their “meets”, locations where the trains pass each other, in double track sections of the corridor. Having the trains meet in these sections increases the on-time performance of the service as trains won’t need to wait at a siding for a passing train to exit a single- track section. One of the major “meet” locations on the San Joaquins corridor is between Madera and Merced stations. With the meet location occurring at this location, staff has determined that the Madera Station being the San Joaquins connection point for this thruway bus pilot is going to be operationally challenging.

In order to maximize the efficiency of the service and keep the operational cost as low as possible, staff is recommending that the San Joaquin Valley connection station be changed from Madera Station to Merced Station. This will allow for one bus to bring Silicon Valley passengers to southbound trains in Merced and have a brief layover while northbound passengers arrive in Merced about 30 minutes later. In Madera, the bus would have a sustainably longer layover waiting for the next northbound train to arrive about 1 hour and 30 minutes later. This would translate into a higher operational cost to the JPA in higher labor costs and less efficient bus utilization. While the overall trip will be about 30 minutes longer with the service running out of Merced, it will still be a trip time reduction compared to current run times between the Silicon Valley and the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. Other benefits of running this pilot service out of Merced include having a staffed station with a waiting room for passengers in case of late running trains and checked baggage services. Also Merced is another large market served by this thruway bus service that previously would not have been served if the bus had its connection point in Madera, which should increase ridership of this pilot service.

53 of 86 Staff is also recommending adding two stops along the route in the cities of Los Banos and Gilroy. This will add additional markets to the San Joaquins that currently don’t exist today, which should further boost ridership of this pilot service. In Gilroy, connections to the Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) System will provide connections to Monterey and Salinas among other Monterey Bay communities. Figure 1 below is a route map for this pilot thruway bus service.

Figure 1. Merced-San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot Route Map

Staff will be working with Amtrak to develop the final operating plan and schedule for inclusion into a Request for Proposals in early 2020. It is anticipated that the Merced- San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot will begin operation with the Spring 2020 San Joaquins Schedule Change which is slated to be implemented by May of 2020. Figure 2 below is a conceptual schedule of this service, the final run-times and train connections will be determined in the development of the final operating plan, which staff will present to the Board at the January 2020 SJJPA Board Meeting.

54 of 86 Figure 2. Conceptual Merced-San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot Schedule

Fiscal Impact: Funding for the Merced-San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot was requested in the 2019 SJJPA Business Plan. There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.

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Item 12 INFORMATION

Resource Systems Group On-Board Passenger and Market Survey Update

In the 2018 SJJPA Business Plan, a bi-annual $150,000 allocation was requested to perform passenger and market research analysis. In relation to this funding, at the July 25, 2019, Board Meeting, Resource Systems Group (RSG) was awarded a contract to accomplish both onboard passenger surveying and market research. RSG will provide an update report regarding these two research projects.

Fiscal Impact: This is an informational item. There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.

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PASSENGER AND MARKET RESEARCH

Executive Summary │ September 16, 2019

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 1 RESPONDENT PROFILES ...... 1 BRAND AWARENESS ...... 3 ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ...... 4 REASONS FOR RIDING (OR NOT RIDING) SAN JOAQUINS ...... 5

LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1: DEMOGRAPHIC COMPARISON BETWEEN ONBOARD AND MARKET SURVEYS ...... 2 TABLE 2: COMPARISION OF TICKET SALES AND ONBOARD RESPONDENTS BY REGION ...... 2 TABLE 3: AMTRAK SAN JOAQUINS ONBOARD SURVEY TRIP DETAILS ...... 3 TABLE 4: AWARENESS OF SAN JOAQUINS ROUTE AND LOGOS ...... 4 TABLE 5: ALTERNATIVE MODE CHOICE TO SAN JOAQUINS (ONBOARD) AND RECENT INTER-REGION TRIP MODE (MARKET) ...... 4 TABLE 6: REASONS FOR RIDING AMTRAK (ONBOARD) OR NOT CHOOSING AMTRAK (MARKET) ...... 5

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In the summer of 2019, RSG conducted a Market Survey and an Onboard Survey on behalf of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA). • The Market Survey was administered online to residents of the San Joaquins’ core geographical markets. The Market Survey collected 499 complete questionnaires from respondents living in four regions that account for about 75% of San Joaquins ridership: the San Joaquin Valley, the Bay Area/Silicon Valley, the Sacramento Area, and the Los Angeles Area. • The Onboard Survey was administered aboard trains using tablet computers to San Joaquins riders. The Onboard Survey collected 1,131 valid questionnaires from riders as they traveled. Riders were recruited over six consecutive days in June 2019 on twelve trains, six northbound and six southbound. These surveys will provide benchmarking for future survey efforts, with the next surveys planned in FY20/21. Respondent Profiles Table 1 shows the demographics of respondents from the Onboard Survey and the Market Survey (with an additional breakout of Market Survey respondents who recently took a trip on the San Joaquins). About half of San Joaquins riders are under 35 years old, as demonstrated in both the Onboard Survey and among Market Survey respondents who reported a trip on the San Joaquins. Onboard Survey respondents are more likely to be nonwhite and/or Hispanic than Market Survey respondents (including those who reported a trip on the San Joaquins). Based on the Onboard Survey, about 40% of San Joaquins ridership is Hispanic, which is consistent with the proportion of the California population that his Hispanic (39%). The Market Survey has fewer Hispanic respondents than one would expect based on the Census, likely due to the fact that it was an all online survey and Hispanic populations have lower participation rates online. The annual household incomes of Market Survey respondents who recently took a trip on the San Joaquins align closely with the incomes of Onboard Survey respondents. Fifty-nine percent of Onboard Survey respondents and 56% of Market Survey respondents that recently took a trip on the San Joaquins report an annual household income of less than $50,000.

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TABLE 1: DEMOGRAPHIC COMPARISON BETWEEN ONBOARD AND MARKET SURVEYS MARKET SURVEY ONBOARD MARKET (RECENT SAN DEMOGRAPHICS SURVEY1 SURVEY2 JOAQUIN RIDERS)3 Age Under 35 53% 42% 51% 35-54 22% 31% 33% 55+ 24% 27% 16% Gender Female 51% 52% 56% Male 46% 47% 44% Other/Prefer not to answer 3% 1% 0% Race White only, non-Hispanic 29% 49% 51% Nonwhite and/or Hispanic 71% 51% 49% Are you of Spanish, Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 40% 24% 24% No 60% 76% 76% Income (<50k and >50k) Less than $50,000 (lower-income) 59% 42% 56% More than $50,000 (higher-income) 41% 58% 44% 1 n = 1,131 2 n = 499 3 n = 45 About half of San Joaquins riders live in the San Joaquin Valley, as evidenced by the Onboard Survey and an analysis was conducted using historic Amtrak.com ticket sales data which included zip-code data. Table 2 shows the distributions of ticket sales and the distribution of onboard survey respondents by region.

TABLE 2: COMPARISION OF TICKET SALES AND ONBOARD RESPONDENTS BY REGION MARKET TICKET SALES SURVEY % San Joaquin Valley 48.6% 54.1% Bay Area/Silicon Valley 13.6% 11.1% Los Angeles Area 9.4% 6.2% Sacramento Area 6.7% 6.9% Inland Empire/High Desert 2.9% 3.0% North Coast 2.7% 1.6% Central Coast 2.3% 1.6% San Diego Area 1.8% 0.8% Northern CA (Butte, Shasta, 1.0% 0.4% and Tehama counties) All Other Markets 10.9% 14.5% Total 100.0% 100.0%

The Onboard Survey found most San Joaquins trips are made primarily for the purpose of leisure/vacation (29%) or to attend a family or personal event (47%); only 15% of respondents

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were commuting or traveling for business. Those who ride the San Joaquins are generally satisfied, with 85% of respondents reporting being “very satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied” with the overall service. Respondents ride the San Joaquins infrequently, with only 11% riding on a weekly basis and 21% riding on a monthly basis. Of all respondents, 17% were riding the San Joaquins for the first time. Most riders, 72%, were traveling by themselves (Table 3).

TABLE 3: AMTRAK SAN JOAQUINS ONBOARD SURVEY TRIP DETAILS ONBOARD SURVEY QUESTION % Overall Satisfaction Very Satisfied + Somewhat Satisfied 85% Party Size I am traveling alone 72% Trip Frequency Three or more trips per week 5% One or two trips per week 6% A few trips per month 21% A few trips per year 38% One trip per year or less 14% This is my first trip 17% Trip Purpose Family/personal event (e.g., wedding, funeral) 47% Leisure/vacation 29% Business/commute 15% Traveling to/from school, college, or university 6% Other 3%

Brand Awareness To acquire information regarding the awareness of the services and its brand, the Market Survey included a series of questions to determine awareness of the brand name, the brand logo, and the route corridor. First, respondents were asked whether or not they were aware of the brand names of several California passenger rail services by displaying the brand names in text. Finally, respondents were shown the logos of several California passenger rail services. Thirdly, respondents were shown a route map of the San Joaquins to determine whether respondents were aware of available service in the corridor but were simply unfamiliar with the brand. Awareness of the San Joaquins route compares favorably to other systems, particularly in its core region of the San Joaquin Valley. However, compared to other systems, the logo for the San Joaquins is not well recognized. Table 4 demonstrates this through asking about awareness of the San Joaquins brand and about awareness of logo. Consistent with brand and logo awareness, with regards to the San Joaquins route itself, Los Angeles residents had the lowest awareness levels. While the San Joaquin Valley residents appear to have slightly lower awareness of the route than Sacramento/Bay Area residents, the difference is not statistically significant and should be viewed as having essentially the same awareness levels.

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TABLE 4: AWARENESS OF SAN JOAQUINS ROUTE AND LOGOS SAN LOS SACRA- BAY AREA/ MARKET SURVEY QUESTION OVERALL JOAQUIN ANGELES MENTO SILICON VALLEY AREA AREA VALLEY Awareness of Rail Brands Amtrak Pacific Surfliner 53% 39% 81% 50% 63% Amtrak San Joaquins 52% 62% 33% 56% 45% Caltrain 50% 34% 46% 50% 94% Capitol Corridor 23% 11% 11% 50% 50% Altamont Corridor Express 20% 15% 12% 19% 39% (ACE) I’ve never heard of any of 12% 17% 8% 17% 1% these train routes Awareness of Logo Caltrain 45% 28% 40% 44% 91% Amtrak Pacific Surfliner 35% 25% 63% 35% 30% Amtrak San Joaquins 25% 34% 14% 25% 18% Capitol Corridor 24% 15% 30% 40% 32% Altamont Corridor Express 22% 21% 19% 8% 34% I don’t recognize any of these 23% 35% 14% 23% 3% logos Awareness of San Joaquins Route from Bakersfield to Bay 58% 59% 47% 67% 62% Area/Sacramento Alternate Transportation Options The San Joaquins’ principal competition is the private automobile. Market Survey respondents who did not choose to take Amtrak for a recent trip most often took a private car instead. Likewise, those surveyed aboard trains most often cited a personal vehicle as their alternative had the San Joaquins been unavailable (50%) (Table 5).

TABLE 5: ALTERNATIVE MODE CHOICE TO SAN JOAQUINS (ONBOARD) AND RECENT INTER- REGION TRIP MODE (MARKET) ALTERNATIVE MODE RECENT INTER-REGION MODE AVAILABLE (ONBOARD) TRIP MODE (MARKET) Personal vehicle 50% 69% Amtrak N/A 10% Commercial airline 6% 9% Rental car or company vehicle 9% 6% Bus 16% 4% App-based rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.) 2% 1% Taxi 1% 1% Other 0% 1% Would not make trip 16% N/A

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Reasons for Riding (or Not Riding) San Joaquins Most of those surveyed aboard trains chose the San Joaquins because they find it a relaxing (42%), low-hassle (35%), and lower cost (33%) travel alternative. For a minority of respondents, the San Joaquins is the faster option (15%). When asked what would motivate them to ride the San Joaquins more often, cheaper tickets (43%) and faster trips (38%) top the list. Those who chose not to ride cite a range of reasons on the market survey, including inconvenient schedules, distance to the station, and travel time (Table 6). Some of these finding should be interpreted with a degree of caution. Compared to the broader potential market for San Joaquins ridership, those surveyed aboard the train are lower-income. While the San Joaquins is viewed as a relaxing alternative, those who can afford to, often trade away that relaxation for greater speed and convenience.

TABLE 6: REASONS FOR RIDING AMTRAK (ONBOARD) OR NOT CHOOSING AMTRAK (MARKET) SURVEY QUESTION % Reasons for Riding: Onboard Survey More relaxing way to travel 42% More convenient/less hassle 35% Lower cost 33% To enjoy the scenery 22% Traffic congestion 20% Can work while traveling 18% More environmentally friendly 18% Can't/don't Drive 17% Faster overall travel time 15% More reliable travel time 12% Better schedule 10% Other 6% Reasons for Not Choosing Amtrak: Market Survey I don’t like having to plan around train schedules 25% My destination was too far from any Amtrak stops or stations 24% Amtrak takes too long 23% I didn’t know Amtrak was a possibility 20% Amtrak is too expensive 17% I live too far from any Amtrak stops or stations 16% I don’t like/am not interested in riding Amtrak 11% Amtrak service is unreliable 5% Other 8%

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Item 13 INFORMATION

Hispanic Outreach Update and Report on SJJPA/California Chambers of Commerce Partnership and Signature Events

HISPANIC OUTREACH UPDATE: Background: Part of the SJJPA Marketing & Outreach Plan is reaching out to underserved, and non- English-speaking constituencies along the San Joaquin Corridor. With Hispanics comprising 37% of the 11-county corridor, and recent data supporting that 40% of Hispanics ride the San Joaquins service, the SJJPA staff and marketing teams will continue tailoring outreach strategies, providing promotional materials in Spanish, and utilizing informational outlets that reach the Hispanic Community. The grassroots approach of the Business Plan calls for SJJPA to identify and address minority, and non-English-speaking constituencies including Hispanics throughout the San Joaquins Corridor that are underserved or lacking information. Staff and consultants are pursuing direct person-to-person contact through the utilization of outreach representatives – team members who live and are active in the community through which the train travels.

New and Continuing Strategies:

Activities that have shown to be fruitful avenues of engagement in this component of the Marketing Plan have been Large Event Tabling, Postcard Program, Hispanic Stakeholder Engagement, and Hispanic Advertising and Social Media.

Large Event Tabling – Large event tabling continues to be a key grassroots initiative to meet current and potential riders in the Hispanic Community. SJJPA staff and Outreach Teams are continually tabling at events in the corridor to hand out service information, educate potential riders on the service, promote discounts, provide train safety information, and listen to the community’s feedback on the service. Event tabling is an important strategy for reaching Hispanic and disadvantaged communities, allowing staff and Outreach Teams to meet these communities in their contexts with materials adapted in their language. Additionally, Outreach Teams employ or contract bilingual service ambassadors for SJJPA (see Attachment A for a list of recent events).

67 of 86 Postcard Program – The Postcard program has been expanded to 38 Hispanic markets currently participating in SJJPA Outreach efforts. SJJPA’s Sacramento Region marketing consultant, KP Public Affairs and Staff, developed and distributed Spanish language service and discount informational postcards to Hispanic Markets throughout the City of Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Turlock and Merced. These postcards are placed on register counters and in the shopping bags of customers. These postcard drops are an inexpensive way to reach communities without incurring undue labor hours (see Attachment B for the List of Hispanic Markets and copy of the Postcard). The Postcard Program will be expanded into more communities down the corridor to provide service information directly to the community and further promote Espanol.Amtrak.com website.

Stakeholder Engagement – SJJPA staff collaborated with key stakeholder groups that predominantly serve the Hispanic community. El Concilio, Golden Valley Health Centers, Migrant Education Development Centers and the CA Hispanic Chambers of Commerce are essential partners for developing awareness and getting appropriate messaging to the Hispanic community. Local, committed stakeholders are vital to help promote the service, improve local presence, and activate communities to ride the train. Stakeholder education meetings, presentations and promoting at Signature Events are a key component to the grassroots marketing efforts. Key stakeholder group outreach is a component of both the Outreach Team contracts as well as a staff priority. Additionally, Hispanic Community stakeholders will continue to be engaged with a focus on new stakeholder acquisition including: Mexican Consulates, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

El Concilio worked with SJJPA, SJRRC, and Nelson\Nygaard to develop an outreach approach to engage target populations in conjunction with the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Technical Assistance Pilot was created to enhance priority populations’ access to rail and transit improvements throughout the implementation of TIRCP-funded projects. Through the distribution of informational materials and presentations at various events throughout the county, distribution of surveys through targeted communication channels, and a community walking audit, the team worked together to gain a better understanding of the characteristics and needs of potential rail service users.

68 of 86 Advertising and Social Media – SJJPA has focused Spanish language advertising efforts during peak campaigns, primarily using Spanish radio which is a proven conduit into the Hispanic community. Print media is also being used. In addition to engaging in Spanish language advertising, SJJPA ensures that its English language campaigns include a diverse representation of demographics including the Hispanic demographic. (See Attachment C for Spanish Language Ads).

SJJPA posts Spanish Language content on its social media channels. It also receives Spanish comments and questions which are responded to in language (see Attachment D for Examples of Spanish Language Social Media Posts).

Spanish radio will continue to be a part of SJJPA marketing campaigns year-round.

A new component to the near-term strategy for Hispanic Outreach will be promotion of Espanol.Amtrak.com website. SJJPA staff and consultants will be promoting Amtrak San Joaquins services at flea markets through a vendor booth. Direct feedback and data will be gathered regarding other impediments hindering Hispanic ridership growth. This data will be used to plan future engagement in this area of the Marketing Plan.

SJJPA/CALIFORNIA HISPANIC CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CONVENTION PARTNERSHIP AND SIGNATURE EVENTS

As a pilot program, SJJPA collaborated with the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) to be a transportation partner for CHCC 2019 Signature events.

The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be host to several key events at station cities along the Amtrak San Joaquins Corridor. To provide a safe and affordable travel option to these events, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority offered a 50% discount for Chamber members traveling to each of these events. These events included the CHCC Business Policy Summit in Sacramento, CA, Hanford Station Open House, the CHCC 40th Annual Convention Kick-off Reception and CHCC 40th Annual Statewide Convention in Stockton, CA.

The discount is targeted for Chamber Board of Directors, Committee members, Ambassadors, Chamber members, staff and Chamber affiliates. The discount will be available immediately before, during, and immediately after each event. For this offer to be meaningful, it is important for members to have advance knowledge of each offer. As such, SJJPA staff and KP provided suggested content for the website, eblast/newsletters, and social media, (See Attachment E for Toolkit content).

California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Business Policy Summit

69 of 86 The CHCC Business Policy Summit convened Hispanic business leaders and policymakers to confront the state’s most crucial policy and economic challenges for small businesses in Sacramento, CA on March 20th. This was a first event the discount was available. SJJPA staff and KP Public Affairs developed a correspondence strategy to promote ridership on the San Joaquins using the provided discount toolkit. Emails and direct phone calls to the Chambers were coordinated from CHCC staff to affiliated Chambers. CHCC promoted the discount on the CHCC website, published several social media posts, and created a how-to-reserve a ticket guide with direct links to AmtrakSanJoaquins.com.

Hanford Station Open House

As a Convention kick-off event the Tulare-Kings County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce coordinated an Amtrak Open House & Business After Hours Mixer at the Hanford, CA Station as part of SJJPA’s membership benefits. Regional Hispanic Chambers of Commerce from Stockton, Merced and Fresno rode the train to the Hanford Station to familiarize with the San Joaquins service, network with other Hispanic Chambers on the train and highlight destinations through the San Joaquins corridor, such as Superior Dairy in Hanford, CA.

70 of 86 Amtrak Hanford Station Open House Pictures:

Station Host Association in attendance

71 of 86 California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce 40th Annual Statewide Convention

The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) Annual Statewide Convention is California’s biggest event for Minority Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Corporate Representatives, Latinas, and Hispanic Millennials. CHCC promoted the Amtrak San Joaquins discount on the CHCC website, Convention website, at regional meetings, Convention eblast in May, June, July, CHCC newsletter in May, June and included an Amtrak on a how-to-reserve your ticket link on all media platforms. Local Chambers were sent a marketing toolkit to share through social media with their Board of Directors, Members and staff.

Ridership/Promotion Results

Thirty-two (32) passengers rode the Amtrak San Joaquins service to attend an CHCC signature events. Passengers using the promotion code traveled from Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Merced to Sacramento, CA to attend Business Policy Summit in the Month of May. Passengers using promotion code traveled from Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Hanford, Merced, Sacramento, and Oakland to Stockton to attend Annual Convention in Stockton, CA in the month of August. Partnering with the State Hispanic Chambers of Commerce provided a unique opportunity to attend, table, network, promote and encourage riding the San Joaquins for business and leisure trips. SJJPA staff received feedback first-hand from current and future passengers, increased stakeholder engagement, increased number of constant contact emails, conducted a survey to improve discount messaging to Chambers, promoted the San Joaquins Friends and Family Campaign material, distributed Spanish tri-fold brochures and promoted Espanol.Amtrak.com for in-language ticket reservations.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact. Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.

72 of 86 Agenda Item 13.1 Attachment A

Recent Hispanic Focused Events

• Noches en la Plaza- Arte Americas- May/June 2019 • Fiestas Patrias- Manchester Center- September 2019 • Merced County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala- October 2018, 2019 • Cowboy Vaquero 5k Run- June 2019 • Negociantes Unidos Presentation- Scheduled for September 2019 • Cinco de Mayo at Fulton Mall- May 2019 • Festival de Los Ninos at Fresno Zoo- April 2019 • Feria de Salud 2018 en Manchester Center- May 2019 • Dia de Los Muertos – October 2019 -registered to table • SF Sunday Streets Continuous 2019 • Delta Blues Festival- September 2019 • Merced Soccer Academy Kids Fun Day- July 2019 • Latino Food & Music Festival- September 2019 • Tamale Festival- November 2019- registered to table • Salud Business Awards- April 2019 • Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner- January 2019 • Fiesta en la Calle Amigos Luncheon – August 2019 • Livingston Sweet Potato Festival- September 2019- registered to table • Dream Big Conference- February 2019 • Latina Womens Luncheon- March 2019 • Planada Health Fair – October 2019- registered to table • Planada Day Celebracion- May 2019 • El Concilio Coalition Forum- August 2019 • El Concilio Cinco de Mayo- May 2019 • El Concilio Gala- November 2018 • Golden Valley Health Centers National Health Week- August 2019 • California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Business Summit – May 2019 • California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Convention – August 2019

73 of 86 Agenda Item 13.1 – Attachment B - List of Hispanic Markets

Post Card Program- List of Hispanic Markets List of the markets that displayed our flyer at the checkout counter and at an international calling booth.

City of Sacramento Store Address La Esperanza Mexican Food Products 5028 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95820

Toledo’s Market 1341 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825

La Superior Supermercados 2210 Northgate Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95833

La Superior Market 4940 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95820

La Victoria Mercado Y Carniceria 2533 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815

La Victoria Mercado Y Carniceria 6830 Stockton Blvd., #195, Sacramento, CA 95823

Mi Tierra Carniceria 8484 Florin Rd., Sacramento, CA 95828

Mi Rancho 2355 Florin Rd., Sacramento, CA 95822

Tapatio Brothers 2414 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825

La Popular Super Market 9180 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826

Viva Supermarket 4211 Norwood Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838

Viva Supermarket 3845 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95838

Tinoco’s Meat Market 4827 Rio Linda Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95838

City of Merced, Planada and Atwater Store Address

Rancho San Miguel Markets 1930 Yosemite Pkwy, Merced, CA, 95341; 209-384-9801

Cardenas Market 1136 W Main Street, Merced, 95340; 209-386-1024

Carniceria El Guero 1122 R Street, Merced, 95340; 209-722-1136

Carnitas Michoacan 1540 Yosemite Pkwy, Merced, 95341: 209-383-2605

Carniciera 3 Hermanos 1055 W Childs Ave, Merced, 95341: 209-726-4538

Carnitas Barajas 9184 E State Hwy 140, Planada, 95365: 209-382-0819

Carniceria y Taqueria Superior 1725 W Hwy 140, Merced, 95341; 209-722-7727

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Carniceria El Cerrito 235 W 12th Street, Merced, 95341; 209-349-8326

Carniceria Vallarta 45 E 16th Street, Merced, 95340; 209-384-8117

Carniceria Rio Grande 1220 W 9th Street, Merced, 95341; 209-723-1090

Carniceria Vallarta 1155 Bellevue Road, Atwater, 95301; 209-358-1336

Carniceria La Mexicana 1827 Atwater Blvd, Atwater, 95301; 209-356-0653

Carniceria Mi Rancho 6982 N Winton Way, Winton, 95388; 209-356-1010

City of Turlock, Denair and Modesto Store Address

Carniceria La Rancherita 1160 W Main Street, Turlock, CA 95301

La Perla Tapatia 475 7th Street, Turlock, CA 95301

Carniceria La Rosita 10055 Vincent Road, Delhi, CA 95315

Carniceria Dos Aguas 1432 Main Street, Newman, CA 95360

Carniceria Los Compadares 125 Maze Blvd, Modesto, CA 95351

Carnitas El Bajio 5913 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95356

Cardenas Market 1612 Crowslanding Road, CA, Modesto 95358

Rancho San Miguel 1611 E Hatch Road, Modesto, CA 95351

Supermercados Mi Tierra 1349 Crowslanding Road, Modesto, CA 95351

Cost Less 1610 E Hatch Road, Modesto, CA 95307

Guadalajara Market 1601 Crowslanding Road, Modesto, CA, 95358

La Perla Tapatia 2031 Crowslanding Road, Modesto, CA, 95358

75 of 86 Agenda Item 13.1 - Attachment C: Spanish Language Ads

76 of 86 Agenda Item 13 Attachment D: Social Media Posts

Amtrak Hanford Open House and Networking Mixer Social Media Engagements:

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Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Engagements:

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SJJPA Discount Promotion for Upcoming California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Events

In the coming months, The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be hosting several key events at station cities along the Amtrak San Joaquins Corridor. To provide a safe and affordable travel option to these events, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority will be offering 50% off tickets for chamber members traveling to each of these events. These events are:

• March 13 I Hispanic Business Policy Summit I Sacramento • June 21 I Annual Convention Kickoff I Stockton • August 21-24 I Annual Statewide Convention I Stockton

The discounts are for chamber members only and will only be available immediately before, during, and immediately after each event. For this offer to be meaningful, it is important for members to have advance knowledge of each offer. As such, we have provided suggested content for the website, eblast/newsletters, and social media.

March 13 I Hispanic Business Policy Summit I Sacramento

Web/Newsletter/Eblast Below is suggested web content for placement on the Hispanic Business Policy Summit webpage. The content can also be included in newsletter or eblast distributions to chamber members in advance of the event.

Amtrak San Joaquins is Offering 50% Discount to Hispanic Chamber Members:

CAHCC members traveling to the 2019 Hispanic Business Policy Summit in Sacramento get 50% off Amtrak San Joaquins tickets. Skip the traffic and parking hassle and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard the San Joaquins. Reserve your tickets now for March 12 – 14, 2019. Purchase your ticket at https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train using the promo code V784 when booking. Social Media

Date Post CAHCC members traveling to the 2019 Hispanic Business Policy Summit get 50% off Amtrak San Joaquins tickets. Reserve your tickets now for March 12 – 14, 2019. Skip the February 26 traffic and parking hassle and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard the San Joaquins. Purchase your ticket at https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train using the promo code V784 when booking. One week until the 2019 Hispanic Business Policy Summit! As you are planning your March 5 travel to Sacramento, remember CAHCC members get 50% off travel to this event. Reserve your tickets now for March 12 – 14, 2019 at https://www.amtrak.com/san- joaquins-train. Use the promo code V784 when booking. @amtraksanjoaquins Final reminder! If you are a CAHCC member travelling to the 2019 Hispanic Business March 12 Policy Summit, you get 50% off Amtrak San Joaquins tickets. Book now at https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train using the promo code V784 when booking. @amtraksanjoaquins

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June 21 I Annual Convention Kickoff I Stockton

Web/Newsletter/Eblast Below is suggested web content for placement on the Annual Convention Kickoff Webpage. The content can also be included in newsletter or eblast distributions to chamber members in advance of the event.

Amtrak San Joaquins is Offering 50% Discount to Hispanic Chamber Members:

CAHCC members traveling to the 2019 Annual Convention Kickoff in Stockton get 50% off Amtrak San Joaquins tickets. Skip the traffic and parking hassle and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard the San Joaquins. Reserve your tickets now for June 20 – 24, 2019. Purchase your ticket at https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train using the promo code V784 when booking. Social Media

Date Post CAHCC members traveling to the 2019 Annual Convention Kickoff in Stockton get 50% off Amtrak San Joaquins tickets. Reserve your tickets now for June 20 – 24, 2019. Skip June 6 the traffic and parking hassle and enjoy a relaxing ride aboard the San Joaquins. Purchase your ticket at https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train using the promo code V784 when booking. One week until the 2019 Annual Convention Kickoff! As you are planning your travel to June 13 Stockton, remember CAHCC members get 50% off travel to this event. Reserve your tickets now for June 20 – 24, 2019 at https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train. Use the promo code V784 when booking. @amtraksanjoaquins Final reminder! If you are a CAHCC member travelling to the 2019 Hispanic Business June 20 Policy Summit, you get 50% off Amtrak San Joaquins tickets. Book now at https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train using the promo code V784 when booking. @amtraksanjoaquins

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August 21-24 I Annual Statewide Convention I Stockton

Web/Newsletter/Eblast Below is suggested web content for placement on the 2019 Annual Convention webpage. The content can also be included in newsletter or eblast distributions to chamber members in advance of the event.

Amtrak San Joaquins is Offering 50% Discount to Hispanic Chamber Members:

CAHCC members traveling to the 2019 Annual Convention in Stockton get 50% off Amtrak San Joaquins tickets. The San Joaquins will also be offering shuttle service from the station to the hotel and convention center, so you won’t have to worry about traffic or parking. Reserve your tickets now for August 19 – 25, 2019. Purchase your ticket at https://www.amtrak.com/san- joaquins-train using the promo code V784 when booking. Social Media

Date Post

CAHCC members traveling to the 2019 Annual Convention in Stockton get 50% off Amtrak San Joaquins tickets. The San Joaquins will also be offering shuttle service from August 6 the station to the hotel and convention center, so you won’t have to worry about traffic or parking. Reserve your tickets now for August 19 – 25, 2019. Purchase your ticket at https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train using the promo code V784 when booking. One week until the 2019 Annual Convention! As you are planning your travel to Stockton, remember CAHCC members get 50% off travel to this event. Reserve your August 13 tickets now for August 19 – 25, 2019 at https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train. Use the promo code V784 when booking. @amtraksanjoaquins Final reminder! If you are a CAHCC member travelling to the 2019 Annual Convention in Stockton, you get 50% off Amtrak San Joaquins tickets. Book now at August 20 https://www.amtrak.com/san-joaquins-train using the promo code V784 when booking. @amtraksanjoaquins

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STAFF REPORT

Item 14 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.

84 of 86 DIRECTIONS TO NOVEMBER 22, 2019 SJJPA BOARD MEETING AT MERCED COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS 2222 M Street, Merced at 1:15 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 9:36 am) arrives at Merced Amtrak Station at 12:45 pm. The San Joaquins Northbound 713 Daily (departing from Bakersfield at 8:12 am) arrives at the Merced Amtrak Station at 11:23 am. The Merced Amtrak Station is about 0.25 miles from the Merced County Administration Building (see map above) and is about a 7 minute walk. Since the station is just a few blocks from the meeting location there will be no shuttle service provided, unless requested.

85 of 86 Getting home: The San Joaquins Northbound 715 Daily (to Oakland) departs Merced Amtrak Station at 3:23 pm. The San Joaquins Southbound 716 Daily (to Bakersfield) departs Merced Amtrak Station at 4:45 pm. The meeting will be adjourned by 3:15 pm.

Driving

For those driving, 2222 M Street is located in downtown Merced. Merced is over 60 miles south of downtown Stockton along SR-99.

Coming from the north, take SR-99 (South). At Merced, take the Martin Luther King Jr. Way Exit toward downtown (turn left) for about 0.2 miles. Turn left on to W. 16th Street for about 0.3 miles. Turn right on M. Street (0.5 miles). The Merced County Administration Building is on the right (2222 M. Street). It takes about 2 hours to drive from downtown Sacramento to Merced. From Oakland it is also about a 2 hour drive.

Coming from the south, take SR-99 (North). At Merced, take the Martin Luther King Jr. Way Exit toward downtown (turn right) for about 0.2 miles. Turn left on to W. 16th Street for about 0.3 miles. Turn right on M. Street (0.5 miles). The Merced County Administration Building is on the right (2222 M. Street). Merced is about a 1 hour drive from Fresno.

The Merced County Administration Building has a large parking lot and there is no charge for parking, there should be plenty of available spots. There is also parking available along the nearby streets (see map above).

Driving from the North

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