AGENDA (530) 661-0816 NOTICE If requested, this agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Federal Rules and Regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Persons seeking an alternative format should contact Kathy Souza, Executive Assistant, for further information. In addition, a person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in a public meeting should telephone or otherwise contact Kathy Souza as soon as possible and preferably at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Kathy Souza may be reached at telephone number (530) 661-0816 or at the following address: 350 Industrial Way, Woodland, CA 95776. It is the policy of the Board of Directors of the Yolo County Transportation District to encourage participation in the meetings of the Board of Directors. At each open meeting, members of the public shall be provided with an opportunity to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board of Directors. Please fill out a speaker card and give it to the Board Clerk if you wish to address the Board. Speaker cards are provided on a table by the entrance to the meeting room. Depending on the length of the agenda and number of speakers who filled out and submitted cards, the Board Chair reserves the right to limit a public speaker’s time to no more than three (3) minutes, or less, per agenda item. MEETING DATE: May 11, 2015 MEETING TIME: 7:00 P.M. MEETING PLACE: YCTD Board Room 350 Industrial Way Woodland, CA 95776 The Chairman reserves the right to limit speakers to a reasonable length of time on any agenda item, depending upon the number of people wishing to speak and the time available. Time Estimated Info/Discussion Deliberation/Action 7:00 PM 1. Call to order/roll call/Pledge of Allegiance X (Voting members: Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, Yolo County) (Nonvoting members: Caltrans, UCD) 7:00 2. Consider Approval of Agenda for May 11, 2015 meeting X 7:00 3. Comments from public regarding matters NOT on the Agenda, but within the purview of X YCTD CONSENT CALENDAR 7:00 4a. Approve YCTD Board Minutes for Meeting of April 13, 2015 (Souza) (pp 1-5) X 7:00 4b. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Filing of Grant Application to Caltrans for LCTOP Program X (Reitz) (pp 7-8) 7:00 4c. Approve MOU Regarding the Coordination of Ongoing Transit Planning and X Programming of Federal Funds in order to Support the Ongoing and Future Deployment of Transit Services affecting the Sacramento Urbanized Area (Bassett) (pp 9-10) 7:00 4d. Authorize Submittal of FTA Section 5339 Grant Application (Reitz) (pp 11-12) X 7:00 4e. Authorize Submittal of Application to SACOG for Regional/Local Funds for Bus X Replacements (Reitz) (pp 13-14) REGULAR CALENDAR 7:00 5. Board Member Reports, Announcements, Other Nominations, Presentations (Oral Reports) X 7:00 6. Oral Update from Transdev (Carmen Alba, Transdev General Manager) X 7:00 7. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Proposed Adjustments to Schedules and Routes for Buses X Departing from Downtown Sacramento (Reitz) (pp 15-45) 7:20 8. Introduction of Proposed Preliminary 2015/16 YCTD Budget (Bassett) (pp 47-50, plus X separate attachment) 7:40 9. Consider Legislative Matters (Luken) (pp 51-52) X a. SB 16 b. SB 508 7:50 10. Receive Director’s Report (Bassett, Luken, Phillips) (pp 53-64) X a. Oral Report b. Report on Cap-to-Cap Trip Results c. Update on Streetcar Project d. Update on Railroad Relocation Economic Benefit Analysis e. Update on Development of Countywide Transportation Capital Improvement Plan f. Update on Bikeshare Project g. Report on Bus Stop Improvements at El Rio Villa Housing, Near Winters h. CNG Fueling Station Activities i. Attachments i. Fixed Route and Paratransit Ridership Reports Through March, 2015 ii. Finance and Performance Indicator Reports for Third Quarter, 2015 iii. California Transit Association Spring Legislative Conference (in Sacramento) Agenda 8:00 11. Adjournment X THE NEXT MEETING OF THE YOLO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE JUNE 8, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE YCTD BOARD ROOM, 350 INDUSTRIAL WAY, WOODLAND, CA 95776. The Board reserves the right to take action on all agendized items, including items under the Executive Director's Report, at any time during the meeting, except for timed public hearings. Items considered routine or non-controversial are placed on the Consent Calendar. Any Consent Calendar item can be separately addressed and discussed at the request of any member of the YCTD Board. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda was posted on or before Friday May 8, 2015 at the Yolo County Transportation District Office (350 Industrial Way, Woodland, California). Additionally, copies were FAXED or transmitted electronically to the Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento and Winters City Halls, as well as to the Clerk of the Board for the County of Yolo. , YCTD Secretary Terry V. Bassett, Executive Director Item 4a YOLO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING April 13, 2015 Yolo County Transportation District Board Room 350 Industrial Way, Woodland, CA 95776 Agenda Item 1 – Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance Chair Ledesma called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. He asked Director Frerichs to lead the assembly in the pledge of allegiance. The following representatives were in attendance: Davis – Lucas Frerichs (Primary) West Sacramento – Chris Ledesma (Primary) Woodland – William Marble (Primary) Yolo County – Don Saylor (Primary) Caltrans District 3 – Marlon Flournoy UC Davis – Gary Sandy Not present – City of Winters representative Staff present were Terry Bassett, YCTD Executive Director; Mike Luken, YCTD Deputy Director Operations, Planning & Special Projects; Janice Phillips, YCTD Deputy Director Finance; Hope Welton, YCTD Legal Counsel and Kathy Souza, YCTD Executive Assistant. Also present were Carmen Alba, Transdev; and William Lowell, West Sacramento. Agenda Item 2 - Consider Approval of Agenda for April 13, 2015 meeting Chair Ledesma asked if there were any changes to the agenda. There being none the agenda was approved by consent. Agenda Item 3 – Comments from public regarding matters NOT on the Agenda, but within the purview of YCTD William Lowell, West Sacramento, asked that more seats be added to the bus fleet and more space allotted for passengers with shopping carts. He suggested that a shoppers’ guide be created and available to inform passengers of restaurants located along bus routes. Agenda Item 4 – Consent Calendar Minute Order 2015-16 Director Marble made the motion, seconded by Director Frerichs, to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar: 4a. Approve YCTD Board Minutes for Meeting of March 9, 2015. 4b. Authorize Bus Shelter Procurement 4c. Declare Surplus Vehicle #777 Roll call resulted in: AYES: Frerichs, Ledesma, Marble, Saylor NOES: None ABSENT: Winters Representative ABSTAIN: None Agenda Item 5 - Board Member Reports, Announcements, Appointment Nominations, Presentations Minute Order 2015-17 Director Marble made the motion, seconded by Director Frerichs, to approve the appointment of Lisa Baker as the Winters representative to the Citizens’ Advisory Committee. Roll call resulted in: AYES: Frerichs, Ledesma, Marble, Saylor NOES: None ABSENT: Winter Representative ABSTAIN: None 1 Director Saylor reported on Congressman Garamendi’s press conference the previous week near the Davis Amtrak station regarding crude oil transport by rail. He also mentioned Congressman Garamendi’s forum that followed the press conference that covered transportation infrastructure and the Grow America bill. Chair Ledesma invited the board members and staff to participate in the May 9 Bike the Streetcar Route bike ride he would co-host with Steve Hansen of Sacramento. He stated it would begin at 9:30 am from the West Sacramento City Hall, follow the proposed streetcar route and end at 15th and L Streets. Agenda Item 6 – Oral Update from Transdev Carmen Alba General Manager Transdev reported: • April safety meetings would focus on Driver Professionalism, last covered in 2013. She stated the reason for this topic choice was there had been an increased number of complaints related to lack of professionalism. • Transdev management team was included in the recent team building activities for which she thanked the District. • Quarterly bonuses, up to $200, would be distributed to Transdev employees who had no incidents in the previous quarter which would have reduced that amount. Agenda Item 7 – Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to YOLOBUS Route 214 route and schedule to Accommodate Serving the Yolo County Justice Center Mr. Bassett provided a brief review of the proposed Route 214 changes and informed the board the proposed public hearing had been appropriately advertised. He added that the County had not yet decided on the final location of the bus stop within the Justice Center. He reported meeting with the Woodland Commission on Aging members seemed to understand the issues behind the changes. Mr. Bassett state that the Sheriff’s office had mentioned potential interest in a future service off County Road 102 to a proposed new probation facility. This may impact future routing decisions. Chair Ledesma declared the Public Hearing open at 7:20 p.m. and called for public comment. There being no request to comment, Chair Ledesma closed the Public Hearing. Director Marble thanked Mr. Bassett for getting all the parties involved. He stated there was concern within the City about the proposal being a sustainable long-term route structure. Director Saylor stated his appreciation of the staff work on the project. He added that Yolo County was concerned about the proposed expenses involved for what could be short-term use.