AGENDA May 31, 2019 – 1:00 P.M

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 Supervisor Amy Shuklian, Tulare County Alternate Bob Link, City of Visalia

AGENDA May 31, 2019 – 1:00 P.M. Sacramento City Hall Council Chambers 915 I Street 1st Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95814

Heritage House Fresno County Board Tulare County Board Fairmont County of Alameda of Supervisors Madera Board of of Supervisors Rehabilitation Center 4501 Pleasanton Chambers Supervisors Board Room Hall of Records, Conference Room 2800 West Burrel 950 Fairmont Ave., Ave., Pleasanton, CA Room 301 200 W. 4th Street, Avenue, Lodi, CA 94566 2281 Tulare Street, Madera, CA, 93637 Visalia, CA, 93291 Fresno, CA, 93721

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 March 22, 2019 Board Meeting ACTION 2.2 Next Board Meeting Location INFORMATION 2.3 SJJPA Operating Expense Report INFORMATION 2.4 San Joaquins Operations Update INFORMATION 2.5 Update on Valley Rail Program INFORMATION 2.6 Wi-Fi Update INFORMATION 2.7 Administrative Items INFORMATION 2.8 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Ratifying All Actions Taken by the SJJPA Board at its March 22, 2019, Meeting as Reflected in the Meeting Minutes

2.9 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San 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 FY 17/18 and FY 18/19 State Rail Assistance (SRA) Funding in the Amount of $7,100,000 for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project

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 Presentation by Caltrans on Siemens Equipment and Momoko Tamaoki INFORMATION Platforms Update

5 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Stacey Mortensen ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Adopting the Final 2019 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Business Plan Update and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute Any and All Documents Associated with the Master Fund Transfer Agreement Supplements for Operations, Administration, and Marketing Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020

6 Approve Two Resolutions of the Governing Board of the Kevin Sheridan ACTION San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement for Project Development Services to AECOM for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $366,000 for the Madera Station Relocation Project and Establish a Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List for a Period of Five (5) Years for the Capital Projects Program

Action 1. Approve an Agreement for Project Development Services to AECOM for an Amount Not-To- Exceed $366,000 for the Madera Station Relocation Project

Action 2. Adopt and Establish a Pre-Qualified On- Call Consultant List for a Period of Five (5) Years, May 31, 2019 Through May 31, 2024 provided in Table 3 in the Staff Report 2 of 83 7 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San David Lipari/ Kevin ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing an Sheridan Agreement for the Advertising and Marketing Campaign for the Slotted Schedule to Jeffery Scott Agency for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $500,000 from June 1, 2019- through the Projects Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement

8 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Paul Herman/ Dan ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing an Leavitt Amendment to the On-Call Planning Consulting Services Agreement with DB Engineering & Consulting USA, Inc. for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000 from June 1, 2019 through the Projects Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement

9 Altamont Corridor Vision Update Dan Leavitt INFORMATION

10 SB 742 Update Dan Leavitt INFORMATION

11 High Speed Rail Project Update Report Stacey Mortensen INFORMATION

12 Trip Report on Ag Day Carmen Setness INFORMATION

13 Marketing and Outreach Update David Lipari/ Tom INFORMATION van der List

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

March 22, 2019 SJJPA Board Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) was held at 10:30 AM, March 22, 2019 at the San Joaquin Council of Governments Board room in Stockton, CA.

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 10:30 AM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Doug Verboon.

Board Members Present: Chair Chiesa, Vice-Chair Haggerty, Vice-Chair Hume, Romick, Espinoza, Quintero, Verboon, Johnson, Shuklian1 and Frazier.

2. Consent Calendar

2.1 Approve Minutes from January 25, 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 Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San ACTION Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Recognizing Michael Snyder for His Dedication, Professionalism and Passion for the San Joaquins Service in His Role on the San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee

Mike Barnbaum of Sacramento suggested next SJJPA Board Meeting on May 31st be held in Sacramento, CA. Mr. Barnbaum explained the significance for SJJPA Board Members to meet with legislative delegates in Sacramento regarding SJJPA and SJRRC rail programs before the Governor’s State Budget is finalized on June 15th, 2019. Mr. Barnbaum also noted that the Sac RT Forward project to re-imagine bus and transit system takes effect September 1st, 2019 along Old Western Pacific corridor. Mr.

1 Board Member Shuklian did to not vote on any agenda items.

4 of 83 Barnbaum explained the significance for Sac RT to present at a future board meeting to describe connectivity to current and future rail stations. Mr. Barnbaum described the Shasta Transportation Agency’s future Salmon Runner service, from Redding to Sacramento, as a potential bus route along the I-5 corridor serving San Joaquins, Capital Corridor and Sacramento airport passengers. Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Barnbaum for his comments.

Doug Kerr of Rail Pac Association commented on current On-Time-Performance (OTP). Mr. Kerr lives in Sonoma County. Mr. Kerr described the poor San Joaquins OTP into Martinez for last fifteen days. Mr. Kerr said he choose to drive instead of riding the train to the board meeting due to poor OTP. Mr. Kerr encouraged staff to be focused on improving OTP, otherwise poor OTP will cause passengers to seek other modes of transportation. Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Kerr for his comments. Chair Chiesa stated SJJPA staff is continually working to improve OTP.

Chair Chiesa asked Board members for any inclination to change board meeting location for May 31st. Vice Chair Hume said that it would be great to have the next board meeting in Sacramento if that worked for the other Board Members. Stacey Mortensen acknowledged the request and stated staff can accommodate the location change of next SJJPA Board meeting to Sacramento.

Member Verboon asked if there is a lobbyist or staff in Sacramento to schedule meetings with Assembly Members and/or Senators with Board Members on May 31st before the Board Meeting. Stacey Mortensen responded to Mr. Verboon that the SJJPA does not have a lobbyist in Sacramento. Ms. Mortensen explained many of SJJPA’s Member Agencies have lobbyists that SJJPA staff work with and can assist in scheduling meetings.

Chair Chiesa moved to vote on consent calendar with next SJJPA Board Meeting (May 31, 2019) venue changed to be held in Sacramento.

M/S/C (Verboon/Hume) to approve Items 2.1-2.5. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority on March 22, 2019, by the following vote to wit:

Ayes: 9 Chair Chiesa, Vice-Chair Hume, Vice-Chair Haggerty, Espinoza, Romick, Johnson, Frazier, Quintero, Verboon Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

3. Public Comments

Steve Roberts with Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada (Rail PAC) announced his recent election to become next President of Rail PAC. Mr. Roberts said 2

5 of 83 he looks forward to working with SJJPA board members and staff in achieving rail expansion visions. Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Roberts for staying involved.

Armando Solis, Vice President of Station Host Association of California, explained purpose of the organization and announced that there are currently 15 volunteer station hosts at 6 stations (1,875 volunteer hours). Mr. Solis said that with SJJPA support, his agency will continue to add members, including a new station host in Hanford, CA. Mr. Solis asked for SJJPA continued support and expressed his support to the SJJPA Board.

Stacey Mortensen asked what other ways the SJJPA can support the Station Host Association. Mr. Solis provided suggestions for support through membership, advertising, station host recruitment and marketing materials to increase Station Host Association awareness. Member Verboon suggested that Mr. Solis contact the Hanford Chamber of Commerce.

Mike Barnbaum noted that on page 69 of the board packet the Southbound train 702 departure time going home at 1:37pm should state “from Robert J. Cabral Station” (not the San Joaquin Street station). Stacey Mortensen acknowledged the error to be corrected.

4. Review of Public Comments for the Draft 2019 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Business Plan Update

Dan Leavitt began item with a presentation. 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 website).

Vice Chair Haggerty asked if the Business Plan includes fare integration, including information on payment options. Vice Chair Haggerty suggested it would be easier for customers to have one form of payment card be made available. Vice Chair Haggerty explained that there is so much interaction from different counties served by the San Joaquins and wants to make sure SJJPA creates a simple payment system for passengers. Mr. Leavitt replied that as part of 2019 SJJPA Business Plan, SJJPA strongly supports the California’s integrated ticketing efforts currently underway to include intercity and commuter services. Mr. Leavitt said that ACE e-ticketing can easily be accommodated into integrated ticketing. Mr. Leavitt explained that the integrated ticketing pilot program will potentially be available in 1-2 years and is fully funded through the State of California.

Member Romick asked if SJJPA has looked into traffic shaping software to allow streaming and use of bandwidth or place bandwidth use with limitations. Ms. Mortensen explained that Capital Corridor JPA (CCJPA) is taking lead on transferring from Amtrak’s wi-fi and service program for the three state corridors. Ms. Mortensen stated the CCJPA is exploring more innovative ways to allocate the bandwidth so streaming 3

6 of 83 can be a possibility. Ms. Mortensen described the benefits of having three intercity rail JPA’s. Ms. Mortensen further explained SJJPA staff will seek some wi-fi improvement information from CCJPA and discuss this with SJJPA Board Members directly to get more feedback.

Member Romick asked if the Thruway Buses accommodate bikes that arrive off the San Joaquins trains and if they have enough storage availability. Mr. Leavitt replied that Thruway Buses do accommodate bicycles. Mr. Leavitt explained that large groups with bicycles are recommended to check ahead of time to confirm availability. Mr. Leavitt gave an example of YARTS to Yosemite where there are limitations due to high seasonal demands.

5. Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Approving the Draft 2019 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Business Plan Update and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute Any and All Documents Associated with the Master Fund Transfer Agreement Supplements for Operations, Administration, and Marketing Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 ACTION

Dan Leavitt began item with a presentation. Mr. Leavitt explained that 2/3 of the Board Members needed to vote in favor of the action for 2019 Business Plan to pass. 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 website).

Chair Chiesa commented on language changes to the Business Plan in-regards to SB 375 and SB 1. Chair Chiesa asked if the SJJPA Business Plan is able to change during the year and is SJJPA covered enough by inserting the proposed language changes. Mr. Leavitt explained that the Business Plan is submitted at this time every year in order to be funded by the State of California. Mr. Leavitt clarified there is extensive language in the 2019 SJJPA Business Plan to accommodate projects in connection with SB 375 and SB 1 throughout the year. Ms. Mortensen explained the SJJPA can make policy changes at future Board Meetings that goes beyond the 2019 Business Plan if needed.

Chair Chiesa explained the importance of having appropriate language in the Business Plans for the SJJPA to continue to align itself with best opportunity to receive funding.

Member Verboon asked about language concerning High Speed Rail (HSR) in the 2019 SJJPA Business Plan. Mr. Leavitt clarified the language added is focused more on the Bakersfield (BFD) Amtrak station. Mr. Leavitt explained how the BFD station will be located within the HSR station area plan. Mr. Leavitt suggested an edit to remove potential confusion. Mr. Leavitt said that by deleting words, “and in the city’s HSR

7 of 83 station area plan”, the paragraph Member Verboon was concerned about would be improved. Member Verboon agreed with the language change suggested by Mr. Leavitt. Mr. Leavitt acknowledged request to change language.

Ms. Mortensen explained that four years ago SJJPA met with Caltrans, CalSTA and HSR Authority to execute an MOU. Ms. Mortensen said that the SJJPA Chair will meet with the HSR Chair in the next months to discuss the evolution of San Joaquins and HSR and explore what an initial service may entail.

Ron Jones President of Train Riders Association of California (TRAC) and frequent user of the San Joaquins stated the TRAC supports the 2019 Business Plan and wants to highlight comments presented to SJJPA Business Plan. Mr. Jones explained the TRAC comments are summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in the PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website). Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Jones for his comments.

Mike Barnbaum suggested potential San Joaquins Intercity service into Howard Terminal Ballpark in Oakland, CA opening in April 2023. Mr. Barnbaum explained that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is currently in progress and the Final EIR is expected August 2019. Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Barnbaum for his comments.

Mike Turnipseed, Executive Director Kern County Tax Payers Association and Bakersfield Rail Working Group thanked SJJPA board members and staff for exploring an express train concept from Kern County. Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Turnipseed, Mr. Hightower, and Mr. Cohen for their insight and involvement.

M/S/C (Verboon/Hume) to approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Approving the Draft 2019 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Business Plan Update and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute Any and All Documents Associated with the Master Fund Transfer Agreement Supplements for Operations, Administration, and Marketing Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority on March 22, 2019 by the following vote to wit:

Ayes: 9 Chair Chiesa, Vice-Chair Hume, Vice-Chair Haggerty, Espinoza, Romick, Johnson, Frazier, Quintero, Verboon Noes: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

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Paul Herman began item with a presentation. 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.

Mike Barnbaum asked when will the four-hour gap on proposed northbound schedule be similar to the proposed southbound two-hour pulse schedule. Mr. Herman replied that a future eighth round-trip may fill the four-hour slot that has been described.

Mr. Barnbaum asked when the updated Spring schedule will be available on Arrow and at stations. Mr. Herman explained that schedules will be available on Arrow 30 days before schedule changes and staff will be working with the SJJPA Marketing department to supply timetables at stations.

7. Café Car Performance Update

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

Member Johnson asked what percentage of the OBS overall program costs is attributed to OBS additive number (cost associated with managers’ and other Amtrak employees’ labor). Mr. Lipari stated that the OBS additive is ten percent of total costs of operating the café car.

Member Johnson asked where a third-party vendor is being used currently. Mr. Lipari explained that a third-party vendor is being used on the Down-Eastern (a service that runs from Maine to Boston) which currently is recovering eighty percent of the café car costs.

Chair Chiesa asked if the Capital Corridor JPA (CCJPA) has moved to a limited menu recently and is CCJPA wanting the same café car changes as being considered for the San Joaquins. Mr. Lipari replied that CCJPA did move to the same limited menu as the San Joaquins and that all the changes that staff outlined were also desired by CCJPA. Ms. Mortensen stated the SJJPA will likely take the lead on café car transitions. Ms. Mortensen explained staff has many ideas that will be explored to improve the café car structure and operations.

Member Espinosa asked if staff has been approached by outside third-party vendors and suggested privatizing the café car to become profitable. Mr. Lipari replied that staff has not yet been approached by café car vendors.

9 of 83 Vice Chair Haggerty stated that the café car menu is robust and explained of other methods and strategies to improve café car operations.

Member Verboon suggested exploring an online service to order and pick up food from the café car.

Steven Phillips from Kern County Local Union 2506 advocated for café car staff. Mr. Phillips explained the café car staff have many years of experience and customer service value that cannot be measured by any dollar amount. Mr. Phillips pledged to work with SJJPA staff and café car staff to get sales increased. Chair Chiesa asked Mr. Phillips for suggestions in improving café car operations.

Mr. Phillips described first steps already taken by SJJPA staff in conducting food surveys be completed by café car staff. Mr. Phillips stated SJJPA staff should see progression on sales after survey implementation is completed. Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Phillips for his comments.

Nate Knodt from Stockton, CA, said he has ridden Amtrak since 1971. Mr. Knodt explained that quality and service of café car food needs to be maintained to retain riders, especially for mothers that rely on food options to feed their children on the train.

Armando Solis explained that seniors would like to purchase food but can’t access the second level because of the stairs.

Steve Roberts, Rail PAC, commented that availability of food service is a key in passengers selecting train as their mode of transportation. Mr. Roberts explained that potential vendors need to be FDA inspected in order to provide food service on the San Joaquins and vendors will be reluctant in having their facilities be inspected.

Members Quintero, Frazier, Haggerty and Shuklian left meeting at this time (12:12pm).

8. Update on Valley Rail Program

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

There was no Board discussion on this item.

9. Report on Transit Cross-Promotion Advertisements

Rene Gutierrez began item with a presentation. Mr. Gutierrez’s presentation is summarized in the Board Briefing Materials, and in Mr. Gutierrez’s PowerPoint slides for this agenda item (available on the website).

10 of 83 There was no Board discussion on this item.

10. Presentation on SB 804 (1999) the “Perata Law”

Chair Chiesa explained that the Perata Law continues to be on the radar for the SJJPA.

Mr. Barnbaum explained how he is a victim of the Perata Law and that he has not been able to travel through certain corridor segments. Mr. Barnbaum suggested Perata Law needs changing, modifying or complete repealing to improve service. Chair Chiesa thanked Mr. Barnbaum for his comments.

11. Executive Director’s Report

Ms. Mortensen provided an article recognizing former Member Tatzin as citizen-of the- year for his contributions in Lafayette and Contra Costa County. Ms. Mortensen said that the SJJPA staff is proud of his accomplishments and wanted to recognize him for his work as an SJJPA Board Member/Vice Chair.

12. Board Member Comments

Member Espinoza suggested landscaping needs at stations.

Chair Chiesa commented that he and SJJPA staff will be in Washington D.C. advocating for rail expansion. Mr. Chiesa thanked staff for their time and efforts.

13. Adjournment

Chair Chiesa called the meeting to adjournment at 12:25 PM.

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Item 2.2 INFORMATION

Next Board Meeting Location

Background: SJJPA is planning on holding the next Board Meeting on July 26th, in Modesto, 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 2.3 INFORMATION

SJJPA Operating Expense Report

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

• Fiscal Year 2018/19 (July 1, 2018 – March, 2019)

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.

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

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

Administrative Expenses Salaries/Benefits/Contract Help 1,514,968 1,164,599 77% Office Expense 13,489 6,476 48% Subscriptions/Periodicals/Memberships 7,000 5,039 72% Office Equipment Lease - - 0% Computer Systems 5,000 305 6% Communications 28,905 19,658 68% Motor Pool 21,314 12,543 59% Transportation/Travel 30,000 6,642 1% Audits Regulatory Reporting 20,000 15,450 77% Professional Services Legislative 50,000 17,517 35% Professional Services Legal 80,000 57,547 72% Professional Services General 369,500 295,624 80% Professional Services Grants 67,000 - 0% Publications/Legal Notices 5,000 515 10% Professional Services Operations 20,000 - 0% Communications, Operations 10,250 5,435 53% Maintenance of Headquarters Structures/Grounds 48,500 30,182 62% Insurance 38,000 30,198 79% Insurance Management Fees 2,500 490 20% Administrative Expenses Subtotal 2,331,426 1,668,219 72% Marketing Expenses Marketing & Outreach 1,500,000 911,894 61% Marketing Expenses Subtotal 1,500,000 911,894 61% Amtrak Contract Expense San Joaquin Intercity Rail Operations 49,422,457 36,957,630 75% Amtrak Contract Expense Subtotal 49,422,457 36,957,630 75%

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 53,253,883 39,537,743 74%

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Item 2.4 INFORMATION

San Joaquins Operations Update

The San Joaquins Spring Schedule was approved by both Host Railroads and launched May 20, 2019. This upcoming schedule change will address poor On-Time Performance that the San Joaquins has been experiencing for the last 15 months. The schedule change will focus on Station On-Time Performance and consistent train meets in designated areas of double-track.

On-Time Performance:

FY19 vs. FY18

100.0% 89.1% 85.7% 84.0% 82.4% 81.0% 78.3% 77.9% 77.3% 73.5% 80.0% 70.3% 68.0% 66.4% 63.0% 62.9% 63.8% 65.7% 56.0% 57.7% 60.1% 59.4% 60.0%

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FY19 FY18

On-Time Performance has been down this current Fiscal Year as compared to last year. The main reasons for the drop in OTP is due to vehicle strikes, trespasser strikes, police activity, mechanical, PTC, and interference with other trains. Staff is hopeful that the new May 20, 2019 schedule will change the performance of the 7 daily round-trips.

The San Joaquins On-Time Performance (OTP) is at 63.8% for FYTD19. The chart below provides an overview of the San Joaquin’s OTP compared to the two other State supported services for FY19 & FY18.

Service FYTD 19 FY18 San Joaquins 63.8% 77%

Capitol Corridor 89.1% 90%

Pacific Surfliner 69.3% 77%

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Ridership for San Joaquins The San Joaquins carried 613,393 passengers through April 2019. With summer travel starting soon, staff anticipate finishing FY19 carrying over 1 Million passengers. Highlighting the month of April with increased ridership over prior year.

FY19 vs. FY18 120,000 101,070 99,022 98,862 95,631 100,000 93,180 93,16391,820 89,612 87,43484,802 78,979 76,154 74,579 80,000 70,735

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FY18 FY19

FEB MAR APR FY19 70,735 91,820 95,631 FY18 74,579 93,163 89,612

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Item 2.5 INFORMATION

Update on Valley Rail Program

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.

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Project Approval Plans, Overall Project Project Program Name Project Project Description Environmental Specifications, Right of Way Begin Construction Comments / Current Status Budget Manager Development and Estimates Positive Train Control (PTC) PTC Install PTC on UPRR June 2018 $ 1,302,000 Completed December 2018 Schmidt

Valley Rail - SJJPA Only Fresno Layover Facility Construction of the Permanent Anticipated $ 15,865,704 On Hold Chapa Layover Facility in Fresno TBD 2021

Valley Rail - SJJPA Only Madera Station Construction of a new Station in Environmental Contract $ 26,676,411 Consultant recommendation and Leavitt Madera Award contract pending Board approval

Valley Rail - SJJPA Only Oakley Station Construction of a new Station Completed 06/25/2018 In Progress Anticipated $ 8,623,356 Amtrak and SJJPA working on Sheridan Platform in Oakley CEQA - Notice of TBD 2020 agreement to begin work. Exemption

Valley Rail - SJJPA Only Network Integration Planning Study for Network $ 1,000,000 Ongoing Leavitt Integration among the California Valley Rail - SJJPA Only BNSF Speed Restriction Reduction TrackServices improvements to eliminate On Hold $ 20,000,000 Working on agreement with BNSF Sheridan the speed restriction in Kern County Station and Transportation Projects Passenger Information Displays Installation of Passenger Displays Completed Design in Anticpated 2019 $ 1,000,000 Design contract awarded in Chapa at Stations progress February 2019

Station and Transportation Projects Merced Parking Expansion Construction of +-100 Space Closing Escrow $ 900,000 Property acquisition in escrow Sheridan Parking Lot Station and Transportation Projects Stockton Wye Construct track connection On Hold $ 8,716,689 Seeking Board approval to reassign Sheridan between BNSF Stockton and funds to focus on larger UPPR Fresno Subdivisions improvement to fully grade separate

Mid-Corridor Layover Facility Temporary Fresno Layover Facility Construction of Temporary Completed Completed N/A In Progress $ 1,750,000 Completed Chapa Layover Facility in Fresno Completed Anticipated September 2018

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Item 2.6 INFORMATION

Wi-Fi Update

Background:

Capital Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) is working with the assistance of SJJPA, LOSSAN, Caltrans DRMT, and Xentrans, a technical services consulting firm for technology for transit in transitioning of onboard Wi-Fi pages away from Amtrak branding to locally branded versions.

CCJPA and Nomad Digital are working through contract details of service model for next generation Wi-Fi hardware and system performance. CCJPA and Nomad Digital expect a Master Services Agreement Contract to be executed before June 4, 2019.

CCJPA with rail partners will issue a RFSOQ for long-term Wi-Fi technical and Wi-Fi services oversight and complete procurement prior to October 1, 2019.

Please see the attached PowerPoint for more details.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation:

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

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Item 2.7 INFORMATION

Administrative Items

Media Stories: Attached are several articles. Links are provided below. “SolTrans Announces Partnership with Amtrak” – Vallejo Times~Herald https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2019/05/17/soltrans-announces-partnership-with-amtrak/

“Amtrak San Joaquins Improves On-Time Performance and Southern California Connectivity with New Schedule” – Hanford The Sentinel https://hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/amtrak-san-joaquins-improves-on-time-performance- and-southern-california/article_43844acb-aea5-522e-93c0-a8b45bc7fab9.html

“Amtrak’s San Joaquin Service Through Valley Expanding” - GVwire https://gvwire.com/2019/05/15/amtraks-san-joaquin-service-through-valley-expanding/

“Amtrak canceled one train to Sacramento. Modesto Bus will try to fill gap” – The Modesto Bee https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article230188069.html

“Early morning Amtrak San Joaquin trip from Fresno to Sacramento to be suspended”– ABC 30 https://abc30.com/travel/early-morning-train-from-fresno-to-sacramento-to-end/5239315/

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.

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

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31 of 83 Early morning Amtrak San Joaquin trip from Fresno to Sacramento to be suspended FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The early morning train trip from Fresno to the state capitol on the Amtrak San Joaquin service is being suspended.

On May 6, 2019, the "Sacramento Morning Express" will make its final run due to low ridership.

The train currently leaves Fresno at 4:45 am and arrives in Sacramento at 8:01 am.

When the train was launched on June 5, 2018, it was marketed as offering one-day business trips to the capitol.

RELATED: Morning express rolls out of Fresno helping Valley passengers get to Sacramento

Amtrak will continue to have two daily round trips between Bakersfield and Sacramento, but they will run at less convenient times for business travel, and five between Bakersfield and Oakland.

Amtrak officials say the canceled train run could return after improvements are made to tracks and other infrastructure over the next few years. Source: ABC 30 https://abc30.com/travel/early-morning-train-from-fresno-to-sacramento-to-end/5239315/

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Item 2.8 ACTION

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Ratifying All Actions Taken by the SJJPA Board at its March 22, 2019, Meeting as Reflected in the Meeting Minutes

Background:

There was a technicality with one of the teleconference attendees at the March 22, 2019, SJJPA Board meeting. The technicality involved a Board Member who inadvertently joined the meeting telephonically from a location not identified in the agenda. Though the technicality did not have any practical effect on the meeting or actions, as a precaution the SJJPA Board is being asked to ratify all of the actions taken at that meeting as reflected in the minutes to remedy the technicality.

Fiscal Impact: None

Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority ratifying all actions taken by the SJJPA Board at its March 22, 2019, meeting as reflected in the meeting minutes

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RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY RATIFYING ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE SJJPA BOARD AT ITS MARCH 22, 2019, MEETING AS REFLECTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES

WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (“SJJPA”) held its regular meeting on March 22, 2019, (“Meeting”), in Stockton, California; and

WHEREAS, a technicality (“technicality”) occurred during the Meeting when a Board Member inadvertently joined the Meeting telephonically from a location not listed in the agenda; and

WHEREAS, though the technicality did not have any practical effect on any of the actions taken by the Board at the Meeting, as a precaution, the Board desires to ratify all of the actions taken at that meeting as reflected in the Meeting’s minutes in order to remedy the technicality;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Approves a Resolution ratifying all actions taken by the SJJPA Board at its March 22, 2019, meeting as reflected in the meeting minutes.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the SJJPA on this 31st day of May 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 2.9 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 FY 17/18 and FY 18/19 State Rail Assistance (SRA) Funding in the Amount of $7,100,000 for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project

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 estimated funding distribution for the intercity rail agencies can be seen below. During the first three years of the Program (FY 17/18 - FY 19/20), SJJPA is eligible for $13.1M in SRA funding.

Estimated Distribution Intercity Rail Agency 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority $3.1M $4.9M $5.1M

LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency (Pacific Surfliner) $3.1M $4.9M $5.1M

San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority $3.1M $4.9M $5.1M

Flexible for intercity rail agencies, public agencies authorized to plan and/or manage intercity rail $3.1M $4.9M $5.1M operations for aspiring corridors, and Caltrans

SRA 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.

At the July 27, 2018 SJJPA Board meeting, $7,100,000 in FY 17/18 and FY 18/19 SRA funding was approved for the Stockton Wye project. The project originally involved the construction of a new track connection between the north-south Union Pacific (UP) Fresno Subdivision and the east-west BNSF Stockton Subdivision. Since that time, the project scope

35 of 83 has expanded to involve the construction of a grade separation at the intersection of the two freight mainlines in south Stockton. This new project is known as the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation project.

The Stockton Diamond is the busiest at-grade railway junction in California. This distinction was previously held by Colton Crossing, in southern California, which had a grade separation completed in 2013 and serves as the perfect model for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation project. The current, at-grade configuration of the track results in significant delays to freight trains serving the Port of Stockton, as well as other freight and passenger trains in the area. These delays ultimately limit the capacity of the Port of Stockton for growth and inhibits the expansion of San Joaquins and ACE service through the region.

The construction of the grade separation would provide for an uninterrupted flow of rail through the crossing, which will improve freight movements and lead to lower costs for freight shipping, reduced delays, and a decrease in fuel consumption for idling locomotives. This increase in throughput and velocity of freight trains translates to cost savings for Port customers and the freight railroads, allowing for continued growth and improved efficiency. In addition, the project would allow for more freight and passenger trains to pass through the Stockton Diamond at faster speeds.

There are numerous benefits to the public as well, including: • Improved reliability of San Joaquins and ACE services • Reduced blockage of at-grade crossings for pedestrians and motorists • Improved air quality

In total, the project would benefit several services utilizing the BNSF and UP lines in the area, including: • Union Pacific freight trains on the UP Fresno Subdivision and at the Port of Stockton • BNSF freight trains on the BNSF Stockton Subdivision • Amtrak San Joaquins intercity trains • Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) commuter trains • Central California Traction Company (CCT) trains from the Port of Stockton • Stockton Terminal & Eastern (STE) trains in the area

The exhibit below highlights the location of the project in relation to the Port of Stockton, San Joaquin Street Amtrak Station, Stockton ACE Station, BNSF and UP lines, and major freeways. Also provided is a rendering of the Colton Crossing grade separation.

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Staff is recommending the $7,100,000 made available in FY 17/18 and FY 18/19 be reprogrammed from the Stockton Wye project to the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation project. Funding would be used towards preparing the preliminary engineering and the completion of environmental assessments for the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) phase.

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact. SRA funding is provided through Senate Bill 1.

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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 FY 17/18 and FY 18/19 State Rail Assistance (SRA) Funding in the Amount of $7,100,000 for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project

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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 FY 17/18 AND FY 18/19 STATE RAIL ASSISTANCE (SRA) FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,100,000 FOR THE STOCKTON DIAMOND GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT

WHEREAS, SJJPA is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state funding from the State Rail Assistance (SRA) Program 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, Senate Bill 1 (2017) named the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) as the administrative agency for the SRA Program; and

WHEREAS, CalSTA has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing SRA 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 SRA funding to prepare preliminary engineering and complete environmental assessments for the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) phase of the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation 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 to obtain FY 17/18 and FY 18/19 State Rail Assistance (SRA) funding in the amount of $7,100,000 for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the SJJPA on this 31st day of May 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 4 INFORMATION

Presentation by Caltrans on Siemens Equipment and Platforms Update

Momoko Tamaoki with Caltrans will give a presentation on the new Siemens equipment and an update on platform improvements needed at stations to accommodate the new equipment.

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.

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

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Item 5 ACTION

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Adopting the Final 2019 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Business Plan Update and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute Any and All Documents Associated with the Master Fund Transfer Agreement Supplements for Operations, Administration, and Marketing Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020

Background:

In order to continue the administrative responsibilities of the San Joaquins, the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) must develop an Annual Business Plan during the term of the ITA as required by AB 1779 and submit the Plan by April 1 of each year to the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA). Starting with last year’s Business Plan, the Annual Business Plan must be submitted to the Secretary of CalSTA in draft form by April 1 of each year, and final form by June 15 of each year. The purpose of establishing the later date for the final version is to allow Amtrak time to finalize operating cost estimates. The final version of the Annual Business Plan is then reviewed and approved by the State and used to develop an annual appropriation request to the State Legislature.

Staff is recommending board action to “adopt” the Final 2019 SJJPA Business Plan Update. Section 7.1(d) of the SJJPA Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) requires adoption of the Business Plan by two-thirds vote of the SJJPA Board Membership.

The Draft 2019 SJJPA Business Plan was unanimously approved at the March 22, 2019 SJJPA Board Meeting and submitted to CalSTA on April 1, 2019.

Please see the Final 2019 SJJPA Business Plan at the end of this packet.

41 of 83 Key Updates of the Final 2019 SJJPA Business Plan Update:

• Updated State Funding Request table in the Executive Summary and Chapter 10. The changes from Draft to Final in this table are in the Other Operations line item which was revised from $2,156,000 to $3,616,000 to include $1,000,000 in Host Railroad Incentive Payments, an increase of the Madera-San Jose Thruway Bus from $800,000 to $1,000,000 and an increase of CalPIDS from $240,000 to $500,000.

• An additional FY2019/2020 Other Operations funding table is included in Chapter 10 which shows each project within the Other Operations line item.

• Updated Chapter 13 language under the Bakersfield TOD sub-section that removed text “… and in the city’s High-Speed Rail Station Area Plan.”

• Updated the Amtrak Contract funding request for FY 2019/20 from $53,002,184 to 56,676,590 and for FY 2020/21 from $54,592,250 to $58,805,207 based on several factors, including: lower than forecasted collected ticket and café revenue, increased costs of train fuel and power, increased costs of motorcoach operations (including higher fuel costs), and increased locomotive and coach maintenance costs.

• Updated FY 2018/19 Forecast of the Amtrak Contract from $47,804,768 to $50,038,821 which includes updated FY 18/19 actual expenses, which was then forecasted to the end of the FY 18/19 Amtrak Contract.

• Updated Chapter 10 language to include FY 2017/18 Administrative Fiscal Report (Actuals).

42 of 83 SJJPA State Funding Request for the San Joaquins (FY 2018/19 - FY 2020/21)

FY 2018/19 FY 2018/19 FY 2019/20 FY 2020/21 Expense Category (Approved/Current) (Forecast) (Requested) (Projected)

Operating

-Amtrak Contract $45,432,984 $50,038,821 $56,676,590 $58,805,207

-Other Operations1 $3,989,473 $3,989,473 $3,616,000 $3,616,000

-8th/9th Round-Trips2 $731,030

Administrative $2,331,426 $2,331,426 $3,140,802 $3,197,511

Marketing $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

Minor Capital $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000

Slotted Schedule Advertising $500,000 $500,000

Connected Corridor Schedule $500,000 Advertising

8th/9th Daily Round-Trip Advertising $500,000

Market Analysis (Bi-Annual) $150,000 $150,000 $150,000

State Rail Assistance (SRA) TBD TBD TBD TBD

Total Request $53,903,883 $58,590,720 $65,433,392 $68,499,748

1 Expenses under the ‘‘Other Operations’’ category (i.e. outside of the Amtrak contract) include, but not limited to: ROW clean-up crew for the corridor; OTP/Ridership Software Integration; leased parking (e.g. adjacent to Fresno Station); the Madera-San Jose Thruway Bus Pilot Service; and the Passenger Information Display System (PIDS). 2 SJJPA plans to commence operations of the 8th and 9th Daily Round-Trips in June 2021. The funding request includes one month of operations in State FY 2020/21. The projected amount is based on calculations done for the 2018 SJJPA-SJRRC TIRCP application. This number will be refined as operating costs for the new service are negotiated with Amtrak.

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FY 2019/2020 Other Operations

Expense Category FY 2019/20

Madera to San Jose Thruway Bus Route $1,000,000

Host Railroad Incentive Payments $1,000,000

Right of Way Clean-up $1,000,000

Cal PIDS $500,000

BART OTP Software Integration $60,000

Parking Lease (Fresno Station) $56,000

Total Other Operations $3,616,000

Fiscal Impact:

Adoption of the 2019 SJJPA Business Plan is required for the SJJPA to continue managing the San Joaquins and receive funding from the State for the administration, marketing, and operations for the San Joaquins.

Recommendation:

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RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE FINAL 2019 SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MASTER FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTS FOR OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION, AND MARKETING BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

WHEREAS, the Intercity Passenger Rail Act of 2012 provides for the creation of a San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) which, if certain requirements are met, will manage the San Joaquin Intercity Rail Service; and

WHEREAS, ten (10) Member Agencies have approved a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to form the SJJPA and have appointed Board Members and Alternates; and

WHEREAS, the SJJPA was required to submit the final Business Plan to the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency by April 1 each year, it is now required to be submitted to the Secretary of CalSTA in draft form by April 1 of each year, and final form by June 15 of each year to allow Amtrak time to finalize operating cost estimates; and

WHEREAS, in order to continue with the administrative responsibilities of the San Joaquins, the SJJPA must develop and approve a Draft Business Plan to be submitted to the Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency by April 1 each year; and

WHEREAS, once changes are made to the Draft Business Plan, the SJJPA Board will be asked to adopt the final Business Plan for submittal to the Secretary of CalSTA by June 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the Master Fund Transfer Agreement Supplements for Operations, Administration, and Marketing Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 must be executed;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority hereby approves Adopting the Final 2019 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Business Plan Update and authorizing and directing the Executive Director to execute any and all documents associated with the Master Fund Transfer Agreement Supplements for Operations, Administration, and Marketing Budgets for Fiscal Year 2019/2020.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the SJJPA this 31st day of May 2019, by the following vote:

45 of 83 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:

ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

______STACEY MORTENSEN, Secretary VITO CHIESA, Chair

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Item 6 INFORMATION/ACTION

Approve Two Resolutions of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement for Project Development Services to AECOM for an Amount Not- To-Exceed $366,000 for the Madera Station Relocation Project and Establish a Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List for a Period of Five (5) Years for the Capital Projects Program

Action 1. Approve an Agreement for Project Development Services to AECOM for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $366,000 for the Madera Station Relocation Project

Action 2. Adopt and Establish a Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List for a Period of Five (5) Years, May 31, 2019 Through May 31, 2024 provided in Table 3 in the Staff Report

Background: On May 3, 2019, the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) approved three resolutions Authorizing the Executive Director to Negotiate and Enter into Multiple Consultant Contracts and Establish Pre-Qualified On- Call Consultant Lists for a Period of Five (5) Years for the Capital Projects Program. The Madera Station Relocation project is not a joint project between SJRRC and SJJPA. Therefore, the SJJPA is responsible for approving any and all contracts associated with the Madera Station Relocation project. With the passage of both Senate Bill (SB) 132 and the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) the “Valley Rail Project Program” was created. The Valley Rail Project is a program within the Capital Projects Program with many separate projects that will expand the ACE and San Joaquins Services. The expansion will create new passenger/commuter rail services from Sacramento to Merced with connections to both the existing ACE Service to San Jose, and San Joaquins service to Bakersfield and Oakland. The Valley Rail Project will also provide a vital link for the California High Speed Rail Project from Bakersfield to Merced, and for an ACE to BART connection for the Tri-Valley (Valley Link Project).

SJJPA staff has been working with the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Madera County, and the City of Madera to relocate the Amtrak station in Madera County. A new

47 of 83 station location off Avenue 12 is being sought to support the potential for greater ridership and transit-oriented development and improve connectivity and accessibility for transit and automobiles. The new station will also study a high-speed rail station connection between San Joaquins and high-speed rail trains. The recommended actions of this item would initiate the project development environmental studies and preliminary engineering associated with the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) phase for the relocated Madera station.

Consultant Selections: On January 15, 2019 SJRRC released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit services for On-Call Professional Consulting Services for twenty-nine (29) identified projects needing the following Services: A. Project Development B. Right of Way C. Construction Management D. Rail Engineering Services

The selected consultants would perform services for the Capital Projects Program and associated projects, including Valley Rail. The RFQ listed projects for immediate contracting services and as such created a “One Step” process as a Consultant’s response in their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) can follow the requirements for submitting on a specific project and thus satisfies the requirement of an RFP. To establish a shortlist of pre-qualified On-Call Consultants a “Two Step” process will be followed and a cost proposal or RFP will be required for each project when services for specific projects arise. This ensures a competitive bid process and is used in support of the projects listed in the RFQ.

In response to the RFQ, thirty-three (33) SOQ responses were received by the RFQ deadline of February 22, 2019. SJRRC’s Contracts and Procurement Department reviewed the SOQs and deemed thirty (30) out of the thirty-three (33) were responsive in meeting the RFQ requirements. An RFQ consultant selection review panel was formed to review and evaluate the proposals. The review panel consisted of public agency representatives from the Cities of Modesto, Manteca, Lathrop, Caltrans, San Joaquin Council of Governments and SJRRC.

Immediate Contracting Services: The Madera Station was included in the list of projects for the RFQ. Of the thirty-three (33) SOQs received, nine (9) were specific for Project Development Services for the Madera Station. A scoring committee and review panel individually reviewed, scored, and ranked proposals per the RFQ scoring criteria, and submitted to SJRRC’s Contract

48 of 83 and Procurement Department. Staff reviewed the scores and proposals and determined the highest scoring most qualified firm for each of the projects. As a result of the extensive review effort, the highest scoring/ranked consulting firms were selected for all of the project(s) listed for immediate contracting services. Staff is seeking to immediately contract with AECOM for the PA&ED phase on the Madera Station Relocation project. Other SJJPA projects that have shared ACE Stations are also identified in Table 1 of this staff report.

Establish Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List: To expedite contracting needs for the Capital Projects Program, SJRRC is seeking to establish a list of pre-qualified consultants for a period of five (5) years. The effort to establish a list of pre-qualified firms is to solicit future bids from those consultants on the pre-qualified list.

Following a similar review process as the Immediate Contracting Services portion of the RFQ, review panel members individually reviewed and scored the proposals. As a continuation of the qualification process to establish a list of pre-qualified consultants, the highest scoring firms were invited to make oral presentations. Based on scoring, twenty-three (23) firms were invited to interview with some firms interviewing for more than one service. Overall, twenty-seven (27) interviews were held over a period of five days in the Cabral Station Board Room. During the interview and oral presentation phase of the RFQ, firms were allowed to earn additional points for the review panel to add to the SOQs written scores. The final score is based on both written and presentation scores for final ranking. Based on the final score and ranking, SJRRC staff is recommending that twenty (20) firms be listed on the SJRRC Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List.

The Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List table does not include contract amounts or separate cost proposals. As needed over the next five years, in support of the Valley Rail Project program and associated projects, SJRRC will request separate cost proposals or initiate Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit services from the On-Call Consultant list. These contracts will be presented to the Board for approval as separate contracts.

49 of 83 Table 1. Immediate Contracting Services Category A. Project Development Services Not-To- Project Consultant Exceed Amount AECOM Technical Services, Madera Station Relocation $366,000 Inc. Natomas/Sacramento Airport Station & AECOM Technical Services, $500,000* Layover Facility (Shared) Inc. Mark Thomas & Company, North Elk Grove Station (Shared) $401,600* Inc. Total Not-To-Exceed Amount for $366,000 Project Development Services: *SJJPA delegated authority to SJRRC for shared ACE/SJJPA stations.

Table 2. Established Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List will be for a period of five years (5), from May 31, 2019 to May 31, 2024. The pre-qualified consultants are listed in order of rank and by service they will be providing: D. Rail A. Project B. Right of C. Construction Rankings Engineering Development Way Management Services Pennino AECOM Technical Paragon PGH Wong 1. Management Services, Inc. Partners Ltd. Engineering, Inc. Group Property Rail Surveyors Specialists, 2. HDR Engineering, Inc. NV5, Inc. and Engineers, Inc. (dba Inc. CPSI) Overland, Pennino Lockwood, 3. T.Y. Lin International Pacific & Management Andrews & Cutler, LLC Group Newnam, Inc. Kleinfleder 4. EXP Construction Services, Inc. Rail Surveyors and MNS Engineers, 5. Engineers, Inc. Inc. Sener Engineering and 6. WSP, USA, Inc. Systems, Inc.

50 of 83 D. Rail A. Project B. Right of C. Construction Rankings Engineering Development Way Management Services Mott Macdonald, 7. TranSystems LLC Anil Verma Associates, 8. Inc. Biggs Cardosa 9. Associates, Inc.

Fiscal Impact: All funding has been secured for the projects being awarded for immediate contracting services. The funding sources being utilized include State funding from the $500M TIRCP award for the Valley Rail Project, the $400M allocation from SB 132, and the State Rail Assistance (SRA) Program created by SB 1; Federal funding from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program and the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program; and Local funding through Measure K in San Joaquin County and Measure B in Alameda County.

Expenditures occurring in FY 2018-19 are identified in the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission/ACE/SJJPA Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Capital Budget. The Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Capital Budget will identify all costs occurring in the upcoming fiscal year.

Recommendation: Approve Two Resolutions of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing the Executive Director to Negotiate and Enter into an Agreement for Project Development Services to AECOM for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $366,000 for the Madera Station Relocation Project and Establish a Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List for a Period of Five (5) Years for the Capital Projects Program

Action 1. Approve an Agreement for Project Development Services to AECOM for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $366,000 for the Madera Station Relocation Project

Action 2. Adopt and Establish a Pre-Qualified On-Call Consultant List for a Period of Five (5) Years, May 31, 2019 Through May 31, 2024 provided in Table 3 in the Staff Report

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RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO AECOM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $366,000 FOR THE MADERA STATION RELOCATION PROJECT

WHEREAS, SJJPA secured funding from multiple sources including SB 1, SB 132, TIRCP, Federal, and local funds for the Capital Projects Program; and

WHEREAS, on July 27, 2018 SJRRC was authorized to act on behalf of the SJJPA in the development of the joint train layover and station locations between the Cities of Stockton and Natomas using TIRCP funds; and

WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) desires to entire into multiple consultant contracts for services needed for the Capital Projects Program; and

WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was released on January 15, 2019 for On-Call Professional Consulting Services for the Capital Projects Program that included Project Development, Right of Way, Construction Management, and Rail Engineering Support Services for twenty-nine (29) identified projects; and

WHEREAS, on February 22, 2019, thirty-three (33) proposals were received for On- Call Professional Consulting Services; and

WHEREAS, the proposals received were reviewed for completeness and responsiveness and evaluated as part of the procurement process; and

WHEREAS, the Rail Commission came to agreement on the terms and price with AECOM for the Madera Station Relocation Project identified in the RFQ;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority hereby authorizes the Executive Director to negotiate and enter into an agreement for Project Development Services to AECOM for an amount not-to- exceed $366,000 for the Madera Station Relocation Project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the SJJPA this 31st day of May 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

______STACEY MORTENSEN, Secretary VITO CHIESA, Chair

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RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO ADOPT AND ESTABLISH A PRE-QUALIFIED ON- CALL CONSULTANT LIST FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM, MAY 31, 2019 THROUGH MAY 31, 2024 PROVIDED IN TABLE 3 IN THE STAFF REPORT

WHEREAS, SJJPA secured funding from multiple sources including SB 1, SB 132, TIRCP, Federal, and local funds for the Capital Projects Program; and

WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) desires to entire into multiple consultant contracts for services needed for the Capital Projects Program; and

WHEREAS, on February 22, 2019, thirty-three (33) proposals were received for On- Call Professional Consulting Services; and

WHEREAS, the proposals received were reviewed for completeness and responsiveness and evaluated as part of the procurement process;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Hereby Adopts and Establishes a Pre-Qualified On- Call Consultant List for a Period of Five (5) Years for the Capital Projects Program, May 31, 2019 Through May 31, 2024 Provided in Table 3 in the Staff Report attached hereto.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the SJJPA this 31st day of May 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 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 an Agreement for the Advertising and Marketing Campaign for the Slotted Schedule to Jeffrey Scott Agency for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $500,000 from June 1, 2019- through the Projects Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement

Background:

In the 2018 SJJPA Business Plan, $500,000 was requested for Marketing and Advertising a “Bay Area Morning Express Train”. This funding request was approved in the “Business Plan Approval Letter” received on September 17, 2018 in Section 1.d.i. Typically, SJJPA has requested these additional funds to supplement the standard marketing allocation to focus on a new service/project without interrupting the overall marketing plan.

Due to SJJPA in partnership with the State restructuring the San Joaquins schedule away from Morning Express to full-corridor service, the “Bay Area Morning Express Train” is not planned to operate in the near future. In addition, the recent May 7, 2018 San Joaquins schedule change negatively impacted ridership to/from Los Angeles and a portion of the core leisure travel market in the San Joaquin Valley. With the concerted effort of SJJPA and the State to restructure the San Joaquins schedule with the intent to improve On-time Performance, re-establish lost connections, and improve mobility to/from Los Angeles, and return the San Joaquins to a model for ridership and revenue growth, SJJPA requested the use of the funds identified in Section 1.d.i. to be utilized to market and advertise the service under its new schedule with a primary focus on connections to/from Los Angeles. This change of scope request from the State was approved on February 20, 2019.

These funds would be utilized to perform an integrated marketing campaign in support of a new schedule for the San Joaquins. The campaign would promote the new “Slotted Schedule” and its three primary objectives stated above. The goal of the “Slotted Schedule” Integrated Marketing Campaign is to increase ridership and revenue on the San Joaquins by employing strategies including but not limited to: reintroducing the San

54 of 83 Joaquins to the Southern California market, increasing awareness of Southern California connections via the San Joaquins to the Central Valley and Bay Area, and helping ensure the market of expected increase in on-time performance once demonstrated. Components to the success of this goal will be employing a multi- channel campaign that is highly targeted, linked to proven discounts, and employs creative content that speaks to the demographics and brand of the San Joaquins service.

Request for Proposal (RFP) and Selection Process:

On March 18, 2019, San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) via vendor portal Planet Bids for the solicitation of Advertising Services for the New Slotted Schedule. By utilizing Planet Bids, twenty-eight (28) firms were notified of the opportunity. Twenty-five (25) firms showed interest, twenty (20) firms downloaded the solicitation documents and three (3) firms submitted proposals by the due date of April 22, 2019. SJJPA received proposals from the following firms:

• DB&M Media, Inc. • Jeffrey Scott Agency • Pastilla

The proposals were evaluated by a panel consisting of SJJPA’s Marketing Manager, Executive & Legislative Coordinator, and Marketing Coordinator.

All firms were invited for interviews to allow the selection panel to evaluate the team in person. Firms were evaluated on presentation, and responses to the selection panel’s questions. Scores from the interviews were combined with scores from the written proposals. Based on the ranking, staff deems Jeffrey Scott Agency the most responsive and responsible proposer.

The contract to be awarded is for an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 total until the project is completed. Any additional funding for this project will be brought before the Board for approval and amended into the contract as needed.

Fiscal Impact:

Cost associated with this Agreement are identified in the approved 2018 SJJPA Business Plan Update and approved by the State for this use.

55 of 83 Recommendation:

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing an Agreement for the Advertising and Marketing Campaign for the Slotted Schedule to Jeffrey Scott Agency for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $500,000 from June 1, 2019- Through the Projects Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement

56 of 83 SJJPA RESOLUTION 18/19-

RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE ADVERTISING AND MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR THE SLOTTED SCHEDULE TO JEFFREY SCOTT AGENCY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $500,000 FROM JUNE 1, 2019- THROUGH THE PROJECTS COMPLETION, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Advertising Services for the Slotted Schedule was issued on March 18, 2019 with a due date of April 22, 2019; and

WHEREAS, on April 22, 2018, three (3) proposals were received for Advertising Services for the New Slotted Schedule; and

WHEREAS, the three (3) proposals received were reviewed for completeness and responsiveness and evaluated as part of the procurement process; and

WHEREAS, the three (3) firms were invited for interviews and presentations; and

WHEREAS, the scores from the interviews and presentations were combined with the scores from the written proposals; and

WHEREAS, staff deemed Jeffrey Scott Agency as the most responsive and responsible proposer;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizes an Agreement for the Advertising and Marketing Campaign for the Slotted Schedule to Jeffrey Scott Agency for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $500,000 from June 1, 2019- through the Projects Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the SJJPA on this 31st day of May 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 8 ACTION

Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing Amendment 03 to On-Call Planning Consulting Services Agreement with DB Engineering & Consulting USA, Inc. for an Amount Not-to- Exceed $200,000 from June 1, 2019 through the Projects Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Amendment

Background: With the recent approval and implementation of the May 20, 2019 San Joaquins schedule change, an on-going, bi-weekly meeting has been agreed upon by SJJPA staff, Amtrak, and BNSF Railways to monitor and analyze the performance of the new schedule and to create and maintain an action item list to address concerns and issues that arise from the performance of service. The goal of these meetings and the associated analysis is to improve the performance of the service and the railroad. From these meetings, operational analysis and on-time performance monitoring work will be necessary to address the concerns and issues of all parties.

SJJPA staff is recommending that the On-Call Planning Consultant, DB Engineering & Consulting USA, Inc. be given additional funds to support these meetings and to perform the operational analysis and monitoring necessary to resolve issues and to develop recommendations based on the analysis performed. It is recommend that the consultant perform this work over the next two years after the implementation of the Spring 2019 schedule change, and the anticipated Spring 2020 schedule change.

The contract total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 was approved on May 25, 2018 and is for services through FY 20/21. The additional services related to the new schedule work requires an increase to the contract amount of $200,000.

Fiscal Impact: On May 23, 2019 SJJPA received a letter from Caltrans authorizing $200,000 from a one-time available fiscal year 18/19 operations augmentation funding. This funding does not require any updates to 2019 Business Plan. The budget amendment will be brought before the SJRRC Board at the June 7, 2019 Board meeting for inclusion in the 18/19 budget.

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Recommendation: Approve a Resolution of the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing an Amendment 03 to On-Call Planning Consulting Services Agreement with DB Engineering & Consulting USA, Inc. for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000 from June 1, 2019 through the Projects Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Amendment

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APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT 03 TO ON-CALL PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DB ENGINEERING & CONSULTING USA, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $200,000 FROM JUNE 1, 2019 THROUGH THE PROJECTS COMPLETION, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT

WHEREAS, on May 25, 2018, the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (“SJJPA”) approved Agreement with Deutsche Bahn Engineering & Consulting USA, Inc. (“Consultant”) for On-Call Planning Consulting Services; and

WHEREAS, on June 1, 2018, SJJPA and Consultant entered into an agreement for On-Call Planning Consulting Services; and

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2018, SJJPA and Consultant executed Contract Amendment #01; and

WHEREAS, on November 2, 2018, SJJPA and Consultant executed Contract Amendment #02; and

WHEREAS, SJJPA and Consultant determine and find it vital that the Agreement for services are necessary and be amended;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Governing Board of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Authorizing Amendment 03 to On-Call Planning Consulting Services Agreement with DB Engineering & Consulting USA, Inc. for an Amount Not-to- Exceed $200,000 from June 1, 2019 through the Projects Completion, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Amendment

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the SJJPA on this 31st day of May 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 9 INFORMATION

Altamont Corridor Vision Update

As part of the Network Integration Study effort, SJRRC developed conceptual plans for future infrastructure in the Altamont Corridor that is consistent with the 2018 State Rail Plan’s 2040 Vision. Vastly improved electrified, dedicated track in the Altamont Corridor would enable 15 minute headways during peak-periods and limited stop express service from Stockton/Modesto to San Jose in under an hour.

The “Altamont Corridor Vision” builds upon the short-term and mid-term goals of the SJJPA and SJRRC and is consistent with the work done in partnership with CHSRA, CalSTA, and Caltrans on the Connected Corridor North Study. The Altamont Corridor Vision is being worked on in partnership with the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority (Valley Link Project) and was presented to the SJRRC Board on May 3, and the Tri-Valley –San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority on May 15. Staff will make a similar presentation to SJJPA on May 31. Please see the attached Altamont Corridor Vision Fact Sheet. As this work progresses, additional details will be presented at future SJJPA Board Meetings.

Fiscal Impact: The Altamont Corridor Vision planning work is the first planning task funded through the Network Integration (On Call) Contract funded through the Valley Rail TIRCP grant award.

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

62 of 83 Altamont Corridor Vision: Universal Infrastructure, Universal Corridor

1 Hour Travel Time 1 Tracy alignment improvements Oakland, Stockton, 2 Altamont Pass Tunnel Peninsula, Modesto 3 Livermore alignment San Jose improvements 4 Pleasanton alignment improvements 5 Niles Canyon Tunnel/Fremont 1 Seat Ride improvements Express service, modern rolling stock

1 Shared Corridor Shared facilities, integrated ticketing, timed connections

What is the Altamont Corridor Vision? The Altamont Corridor that connects the San Joaquin Valley to the Bay Area is the most heavily travelled, most congested, and fastest growing corridor in the Northern California megaregion. The Bay Area Council estimates that congestion will increase an additional 120% in coming decades. To achieve state and regional environmental and economic development goals, a robust alternative is needed to aleviate congestion and provide greater connectivity. The Altamont Corridor Vision will provide safe, frequent, and reliable service by modernizing the corridor connecting the Central Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. Consistent with the 2018 State Rail Plan, 2007 MTC Regional Rail Plan, and the Altamont Corridor Rail Project, the Vision provides for shared services, dramatically reduced travel times, one-seat rides, express service, and megaregional connectivity. The proposed universal infrasructure would allow connectivity to and through the HSR initial operating segment at Merced.

Near Term Mid Term Longer Term/Vision • 6 daily ACE round-trips • 10 ACE daily round-trips • 15 minute to ½ hour frequency • Initiate ACE weekend service • Valley Link extension to Stockton • Universal Corridor • Valley Link: Dublin/Pleasanton • One-seat-ride between major to North Lathrop hub stations

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Major Benefits More trains, more often, more quickly • Electrified service • Reduced congestion • Improved air quality • Opportunities for disadvantaged communities • Promotion of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) • Economic development in the San Joaquin Valley • Enhanced mobility and equitable access to jobs and education

Northern California Regional Rail Vision

Universal Infrastructure Shared corridors, stations, and maintenance facilities allow for network integration, lower costs, higher riderhsip, and better efficiency

One-Seat-Ride Improvements allow for new express service overlays, integrated local service, higher frequency, and one-seat-rides across the region

Utilization of New Bay Crossings Investments in new crossings between San Francisco-Oakland and at Dumbarton can be utilized by all markets and services, including high speed rail, express, and local service

Connectivity to High Speed Rail Early connectivity to high speed rail at Merced provides early access to the Bay Area

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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 Assemblymember Gray have agreed to co-author this bill and others in the Legislature are expected to sign on soon.

Amending Section 14035.55 provisions would enable 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 would increase revenues for the state at virtually no additional cost, would provide improved access to priority and underserved communities, and would 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 could 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 would increase safe and affordable transportation options between these communities.

On April 23, SB 742 passed through the Senate Transportation Committee with a 12-0 vote. On May 6, SB 742 passed through Senate Appropriations without a vote (since it was determined to have no negative fiscal impact on the state). SB 742 passed on the Senate Floor with a 37-0 vote on May 20, 2019. The bill is expected to be heard by the Assembly Transportation Committee in June. It then would go to Assembly Appropriations before going to the Assembly Floor.

65 of 83 Staff has been working with Senator Allen’s office and RailPac on SB 742. Staff were a witness in favor of SB 742 at the Senate Transportation Committee Hearing on April 23 and provided a join response with RailPac to the letter of opposition from the CA Bus Association. Staff is working with Senator Allen’s office on potential amendments to SB 742. Please see the latest SB 742 Fact Sheet attached which includes the Sponsors, supporters and opposition to SB 742. 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 costs (like the partnership being developed with Shasta Regional Transportation Agency for express service to Redding).

Fiscal Impact: Amending Section 14035.55 would 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.

66 of 83 AMENDED IN SENATE MARCH 27, 2019 SENATE BILL No. 742

Introduced by Senator Allen

February 22, 2019

An act to amend Section 1501 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health and care facilities. An act to amend Section 14035.55 of the Government Code, relating to transportation.

legislative counsel’s digest SB 742, as amended, Allen. Community care facilities. Intercity passenger rail services: motor carrier transportation of passengers. Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation to contract with Amtrak to provide commuter and intercity rail passenger services. Existing law also authorizes the department to provide funding to Amtrak to contract for rail feeder bus services operated in conjunction with the intercity trains, but subject to the restriction, among others, that the bus services be used only by passengers who are connecting to or from a train, subject to speci®ed exceptions, including exceptions for passengers on certain routes where no private intercity bus company provides scheduled bus services. This bill would instead authorize the department to provide funding to Amtrak, a joint powers authority, or any other public or private transit operator for the purpose of entering into a contract with a motor carrier of passengers for the intercity transportation of passengers by motor carrier over regular routes. The bill would authorize a state or local government to enter into an agreement with Amtrak to provide for the intercity transportation of passengers by motor carrier over regular routes that are open to all riders, including passengers who are not connecting to a passenger rail service. The bill would also

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authorize a public or private transit operator to enter into a ticket-selling agreement with Amtrak, a joint powers authority, or any other public or private transit operator that provides intercity transportation of passengers by motor carrier over regular routes. The California Community Care Facilities Act provides for the licensure and regulation of community care facilities by the State Department of Social Services. The act includes legislative ®ndings and declarations that there is an urgent need to establish a coordinated and comprehensive statewide service of quality community care for the mentally ill, the developmentally and physically disabled, and children and adults who require care or services. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those legislative ®ndings and declarations. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no yes. State-mandated local program: no.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

line 1 SECTION 1. The Legislature ®nds and declares both of the line 2 following: line 3 (a) The coordination of public and private intercity line 4 transportation to and from transit stations and other passenger line 5 rail services is essential to providing connecting points for line 6 passenger rail service. line 7 (b) The availability of intercity bus transportation to all riders line 8 on regular routes designated for passenger rail service is necessary line 9 to ensure the optimal use of intercity and commuter rail passenger line 10 transportation. line 11 SEC. 2. Section 14035.55 of the Government Code is amended line 12 to read: line 13 14035.55. (a) The Legislature ®nds and declares all of the line 14 following: line 15 (1) Intercity passenger bus service provided by intercity bus line 16 companies on a regular-route basis is the only public mass line 17 transportation service in the state to provide surface transportation line 18 without public subsidy. line 19 (2) The long-term maintenance of private sector intercity line 20 passenger service is of vital importance to the state.

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line 1 (3) Intercity bus companies serve many communities throughout line 2 California, providing a network of connection points without equal line 3 by any other mode of public or private transportation. line 4 (b) line 5 14035.55. (a) To the extent permitted by federal law, the line 6 department shall encourage Amtrak and motor carriers of line 7 passengers to do both of the following: line 8 (1) Combine or package their respective services and facilities line 9 to the public as a means of improving intercity passenger rail line 10 services to the public. line 11 (2) Coordinate schedules, routes, rates, reservations, and line 12 ticketing to provide for enhanced intermodal surface transportation. line 13 transportation to and from connecting points of passenger rail line 14 service. line 15 (c) Except as authorized under subdivisions (e) and (f), the line 16 (b) The department may provide funding to Amtrak Amtrak, a line 17 joint powers authority formed pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing line 18 with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1, or any other public or line 19 private transit operator for the purpose of entering into a contract line 20 with a motor carrier of passengers for the intercity transportation line 21 of passengers by motor carrier over regular routes only if all of line 22 the following conditions are met: routes. line 23 (1) The motor carrier is not a public recipient of governmental line 24 assistance, as de®ned in Section 13902(b)(8)(A) of Title 49 of the line 25 United States Code, other than a recipient of funds under Section line 26 5311(f) of that title and code. This paragraph does not apply if a line 27 local public motor carrier proposes to serve passengers only within line 28 its service area. line 29 (2) Service is provided only for passengers on trips where the line 30 passengers have had prior movement by rail or will have line 31 subsequent movement by rail, evidenced by a combination rail line 32 and bus one-way or roundtrip ticket, or service is also provided line 33 on State Highway Route 50 between the City of Sacramento and line 34 the City of South Lake Tahoe and intermediate points or on State line 35 Highway Route 5 between the community of Lebec in Kern County line 36 and the City of Santa Clarita for passengers solely by bus if no line 37 other bus service is provided by a private intercity bus company. line 38 (3) Vehicles of the motor carrier, when used to transport line 39 passengers pursuant to paragraph (2), are used exclusively for that line 40 purpose.

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line 1 (4) The motor carrier is registered with the United States line 2 Department of Transportation (DOT) and operates in compliance line 3 with the federal motor carrier safety regulations, and provides line 4 service that is accessible to persons with disabilities in compliance line 5 with applicable DOT regulations pertaining to Amtrak services, line 6 in accordance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of line 7 1990 (Public Law 101-336). line 8 (d) The department shall incorporate the conditions speci®ed line 9 in subdivision (c) into state-supported passenger rail feeder bus line 10 service agreements between Amtrak and motor carriers of line 11 passengers. The bus service agreements shall also provide that a line 12 breach of those conditions shall be grounds for termination of the line 13 agreements. line 14 (e) Notwithstanding subdivisions (c) and (d), the department line 15 may provide funding to Amtrak for the purpose of entering into a line 16 contract with a motor carrier of passengers to transport Amtrak line 17 passengers on buses operated on a route, if the buses are operated line 18 by the motor carrier as part of a regularly scheduled, daily bus line 19 service that has been operating consecutively without an Amtrak line 20 contract for 12 months immediately prior to contracting with line 21 Amtrak. line 22 (f) Notwithstanding subdivisions (c) and (d), or any other line 23 provision of law, the department may enter into a contract, either line 24 directly with a public motor carrier in the County of Monterey, or line 25 indirectly with that carrier through a contract with Amtrak, to line26 provide mixed-mode feeder bus service on the San line 27 Jose-Gilroy-Monterey route. The contract with a public motor line 28 carrier may only be entered into if the department determines that line 29 there is no private motor carrier providing scheduled bus service line 30 on the San Jose-Gilroy-Monterey route. However, the contract line 31 shall be terminated, within 120 days' notice to the public motor line 32 carrier, if a private motor carrier again operates a scheduled service line 33 on the San Jose-Gilroy-Monterey route. line 34 (g) Pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c), the department line 35 may amend its contract with Amtrak to add a term to provide bus line 36 service to passengers traveling solely by bus on the line 37 Sacramento-South Lake Tahoe route and between Lebec and Santa line 38 Clarita on the Bakers®eld-Santa Clarita route. A contract line 39 amendment with Amtrak may only be entered into if the department line 40 determines that there is no private motor carrier providing

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line 1 scheduled bus service on the route that is the subject of the contract line 2 amendment. However, the applicable contract amendment shall line 3 be terminated, within 120 days' notice to Amtrak, if a private line 4 carrier again operates a scheduled bus service on the line 5 Sacramento-South Lake Tahoe route, or within 60 days' notice to line 6 Amtrak, if a private carrier again operates a scheduled bus service line 7 between Lebec and Santa Clarita on the Bakers®eld-Santa Clarita line 8 route. line 9 (h) The department shall undertake a two-year study of line 10 patronage on the bus service operated between the City of line 11 Sacramento and the City of South Lake Tahoe and intermediate line 12 points pursuant to subdivision (g), identifying the number of line 13 passengers who are transferring to an Amtrak rail service and those line 14 who are traveling solely on the bus service. The study shall identify line 15 the revenue from each category of passengers and include other line 16 pertinent ridership information. The report shall be submitted to line 17 the transportation policy committees of the Legislature no later line 18 than March 1, 2010. line 19 (c) A state or local government may enter into an agreement line 20 with Amtrak to provide for the intercity transportation of line 21 passengers by motor carrier over regular routes that are open to line 22 all riders, including passengers who are not connecting to a line 23 passenger rail service. line 24 (d) A public or private transit operator may enter into a line 25 ticket-selling agreement with Amtrak, a joint powers authority line 26 formed pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of line 27 Division 7 of Title 1, or any other public or private transit operator line 28 that provides intercity transportation of passengers by motor line 29 carrier over regular routes. line 30 (i) line 31 (e) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the line 32 following meanings: line 33 (1) ªAmtrakº means the National Railroad Passenger line 34 Corporation. line 35 (2) ªDepartmentº means the Department of Transportation or line 36 the department's successor with respect to providing funds to line 37 subsidize Amtrak service. line 38 (3) ªMotor carrier of passengersº means a person or entity line 39 providing motor vehicle transportation of passengers for line 40 compensation.

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line 1 (4) ªMixed-mode feeder bus serviceº means bus service carrying line 2 both passengers connecting to or from a rail service and passengers line 3 only using the bus service. line 4 SECTION 1. Section 1501 of the Health and Safety Code is line 5 amended to read: line 6 1501. (a) The Legislature ®nds and declares that there is an line 7 urgent need to establish a coordinated and comprehensive statewide line 8 service system of quality community care for mentally ill, line 9 developmentally and physically disabled, and children and adults line 10 who require care or services by a facility or organization issued a line 11 license or special permit pursuant to this chapter. line 12 (b) Therefore, the Legislature declares it is the intent of the line 13 state to develop policies and programs designed to: (1) ensure a line 14 level of care and services in the community that is equal to or better line 15 than that provided by the state hospitals; (2) ensure that all people line 16 who require them are provided with the appropriate range of social line 17 rehabilitative, habilitative and treatment services, including line 18 residential and nonresidential programs tailored to their needs; (3) line 19 protect the legal and human rights of a person in or receiving line 20 services from a community care facility; (4) ensure continuity of line 21 care between the medical-health elements and the supportive line 22 care-rehabilitation elements of California's health systems; (5) line 23 ensure that facilities providing community care are adequate, safe, line 24 and sanitary; (6) ensure that rehabilitative and treatment services line 25 are provided at a reasonable cost; (7) ensure that state payments line 26 for community care services are based on a ¯exible rate schedule line 27 varying according to type and cost of care and services provided; line 28 (8) encourage the utilization of personnel from state hospitals and line 29 the development of training programs to improve the quality of line 30 staff in community care facilities; and (9) ensure the quality of line 31 community care facilities by evaluating the care and services line 32 provided and furnishing incentives to upgrade their quality.

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SB 742 ALLEN (COAUTHORS SENATOR GALGIANI AND ASSEMBLYMEMBER GRAY)

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 Amtrak intercity thruway bus routes without  Assembly Appropriations Committee requiring them to have a train ticket as part of their  Assembly Floor trip.  Senate Concurrence

SPONSORS/SUPPORTERS PURPOSE

 Rail Passengers Association of California and Senate Bill 742 would amend Section 14035.55 Nevada (Sponsor) provisions to enable the Joint Power Authorities (San  S J Valley Regional Planning Agencies’ Joaquin, Capitol Corridor, and LOSSAN) to pick up Directors’ Committee1 (Sponsor) 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 1 San Joaquin Valley Regional Planning Agencies’ Directors’ 14035.55 provisions would increase revenues for the Committee Member Agencies are: Fresno Council of state at virtually no additional cost, would provide Governments, Kern Council of Governments, Kings County improved access to priority and underserved Association of Governments, Madera County Transportation Commission, Merced County Association of Governments, San communities, and would reduce the amount of Joaquin Council of Governments, Stanislaus Council of greenhouse gases and air pollution emissions by Governments, and Tulare County Association of Governments.

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 Central Valley Rail Working Group2 (Sponsor) FOR MORE INFORMATION  San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority  Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Dan Leavitt, Manager of Regional Initiatives San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority  Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo [email protected] (209) 944-6266 (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency  San Joaquin Valley Rail Committee  Sacramento Regional Rail Working Group  Downtown Stockton Alliance  Valley Vision  Mendocino Transit Authority  Los Rios Community College District  Downtown Sacramento Partnership  King City  San Joaquin Bike Coalition  San Joaquin Council of Governments  The Riding Sun Center for Opportunity  Butte County Association of Governments  Transportation Agency for Monterey County  Active San Gabriel Valley  Coast Rail Coordinating Council (CRCC)  Breath California Sacramento Region  Madera County Transportation Commission  City of Manteca  California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce  Stockton Mayor, Michael Tubbs  Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART)  Madera County Board of Supervisors  Madera County Supervisor Frazier  City of Arcata  Humboldt County Association of Governments  Huddle CoWork

OPPOSITION

 California Bus Association  Amador Stage Lines  Discovery Charters  Greyhound  H&L Charter Co.

2 Central Valley Rail Working Group Member Agencies are: 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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SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY May 31, 2019

STAFF REPORT

Item 11 INFORMATION

High Speed Rail Project Update Report

Background:

On May 1st, 2019 California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) released its 2019 Project Update Report (PUR). This report fulfills the Authority’s biennial requirement to update the California Legislature on the development and implementation of intercity high-speed rail service. In July 2012, the California Legislature approved—and Governor Brown signed into law—Senate Bill 1029 (Budget Act of 2012). SB 1029 appropriated almost $8 billion in federal and state funds to construct the first high-speed rail segments in the Central Valley and to fund 15 bookend and connectivity projects throughout California.

The central focus of the PUR is the decision by CHSRA to begin initial operations on the high-speed rail infrastructure with a Merced-Fresno-Bakersfield high-speed rail service (with stops in Madera and Kings/Tulare) which will be integrated with existing San Joaquins and ACE rail services in Merced and with San Joaquins Thruway Bus connections in Bakersfield. With the Authority’s decision to utilize the Central Valley high-speed rail infrastructure for an early interim service, SJJPA/SJRRC staff will be working closely with the Authority to ensure an integrated service that is coordinated to provide for a high quality and reliable passenger rail service utilizing the high-speed infrastructure currently under construction in the Central Valley.

This 2019 Project Update Report provides comprehensive reviews of:

• Progress made on the high-speed rail project since the 2017 Project Update Report

• Project updates since the 2018 Business Plan

• What was learned in the months since the 2018 Business Plan was published

Chapter 1, Analysis of Early Service: A review of what the Authority learned after the Early Train Operator (ETO) completed its analysis of the feasibility of two separate high- speed rail lines—one in the Central Valley and another from San Francisco to Gilroy— as candidates for early, interim service. This analysis is a commitment the Authority made in its 2018 Business Plan.

Chapter 2, Capital Cost Review: A summary of what the Authority learned after receiving the results of additional cost estimate reviews and risk analyses. These reviews and analyses, also a commitment the Authority made in its 2018 Business Plan,

75 of 83 include an construction cost estimate review conducted by the Early Train Operator, an expanded Monte Carlo risk analysis to determine if the Authority’s range-based approach should be updated or further adjusted, and work to further define risk areas and detailed mitigation strategies.

Chapter 3, Funding and Affordability: An overview of the funding that is currently available to the Authority and the funding that is projected to be available in the future compared to the Authority’s capital cost estimate. This discussion includes the funding available to deliver the scope of work under the federal grant agreement and to meet the Authority’s commitments to their regional partners for the bookend projects. This chapter also discusses the Authority’s ability to deliver an interim operating segment in the Central Valley.

Chapter 4, Implementation Plan: A discussion of the Authority’s policy recommendations to deliver early service in the Central Valley, linking Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield. This intercity service would operate on high-speed rail assets and would integrate with existing and expanded San Joaquins and ACE regional rail services at Merced and San Joaquins bus connections at Bakersfield.

Chapter 5, Program Issues: A review of the programmatic issues that the Authority continues to monitor and manage including disengagement by the Federal Railroad Administration, the Authority’s response to the recent State Audit Report, enhancements to the Authority’s organizational capacity and mitigation efforts to resolve issues related to right-of-way and third-party agreements.

Chapter 6, Program Risk: An examination of the ongoing programmatic risks that the Authority continues to monitor and manage. These include funding, cost and schedule risk and other risks, and the Authority’s ongoing risk-management efforts.

Chapter 7, Program and Regional Summaries: A summary of the Authority’s progress on planning for the Silicon Valley to Central Valley Line and for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the high-speed rail system. This summary also presents regional summaries of activities in Northern California, the Central Valley and Southern California. The program summary and each regional summary discusses major accomplishments, milestones achieved and milestones to follow.

Link to CHSRA’s 2019 Project Update Report: http://www.hsr.ca.gov/docs/about/legislative_affairs/SB1029_Project_Update_Report_0 50119.pdf

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation:

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

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STAFF REPORT

Item 12 INFORMATION

Trip Report on Ag Day

Background

Leading up to Wednesday, March 20, 2019, SJJPA and its Outreach Teams promoted the use of the San Joaquins Kids ‘N’ Trains program to disadvantage school groups to travel to Sacramento to attend Ag Day at the Capitol. The Kids ‘N’ Trains program is designed to offer dramatically reduced fares to school and youth groups to access train travel on the San Joaquins to corridor destinations such as Superior Dairy, State Capitol, WOW Science Museum, San Francisco, and Yosemite. Many of the groups that participated in the trip to Ag Day at the Capitol were chapters of Future Farmers of America (FFA) from schools in Shafter, Lebec, and Merced. Ag Day at the Capitol is an annual celebration recognizing California’s agricultural community by showcasing the bounty of crops and commodities produced in the state. It is also a day for farmers and ranchers to show their appreciation by bringing together state legislators, government leaders and the public for agricultural education. SJJPA Staff will provide a video presentation of the trip.

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Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact.

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STAFF REPORT

Item 13 INFORMATION

Marketing and Outreach Update

Background:

Staff and Outreach Team will provide an update on Stakeholder and Community Outreach in Sacramento and the San Joaquin Valley.

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact.

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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.

81 of 83 DIRECTIONS TO MAY 31, 2019 SJJPA BOARD MEETING AT SACRAMENTO CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS (1st Floor) 915 I Street, Sacramento at 1:00 pm

Amtrak – San Joaquins

We strongly encourage Board Members, Working Group Members and members of the Public to use Amtrak to get to the SJJPA Board Meeting if possible.

Getting there: The San Joaquin Northbound 701 Daily (departing from Bakersfield at 6:12 am) arrives at the Sacramento Amtrak Station at 11:49 am. The Capitol Corridor Eastbound 528 Daily (departing from Oakland at 10:14 am) arrives at the Sacramento Amtrak Station at 12:32 pm. The Sacramento Amtrak Station is in downtown Sacramento and is a relatively easy 0.4 mile (5 blocks) walk to the Sacramento City Hall (915 I Street). Please see attached map.

Getting home: The San Joaquin Southbound 704 Daily (to Bakersfield) departs from the Sacramento Station at 4:26 pm. The Capitol Corridor Westbound 543 Daily (to Oakland) departs from the Sacramento Station at 3:35 pm.

Driving

For those driving, 915 I Street is located in downtown Sacramento. 82 of 83 From the San Joaquin Valley, take I-5 (North) to Downtown Sacramento J Street exit. Take J Street east for seven blocks. Turn left on 10th Street (one block). Sacramento City Hall is located on I Street between 9th and 10thstreets.

From Oakland take I-80 (North) to Sacramento. From Contra Costa, take I-680 to I-80 (North) to Sacramento. Take the Downtown Sacramento Exit (Jefferson Blvd. Exit #3), east to cross the Tower Bridge and proceed east until 10th Street. Turn left on 10th Street (4 blocks). Sacramento City Hall is located on I Street between 9th and 10thstreets.

There is no free parking at Sacramento City Hall. There is a public (pay) parking garage on 10th Street (East side) between J and I Streets. If this lot is full, there is another lot on 10th Street between Land K Streets (and numerous other public pay lots nearby).

Note: The Board Meeting will be held inside the New City Hall Building.

If you have any questions please contact: Rene Gutierrez, [email protected]

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