SPECIAL CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING STANCOG BOARD ROOM 1111 I STREET, SUITE 308 MODESTO, CA WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28, :00 PM

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1 City o f Ce res C ity o f H ughs on C ity o f Modes to C ity o f Newman C ity o f Oakda le C ity o f P a tte rso n C ity o f R ive rba nk C ity o f Tu rlock C ity o f Wa te rfo rd C oun ty o f S tan is laus SPECIAL CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING STANCOG BOARD ROOM 1111 I STREET, SUITE 308 MODESTO, CA WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28, :00 PM Committee Agendas and Minutes: Committee agendas, minutes and copies of items to be considered by the StanCOG Committees are available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at the StanCOG offices located at 1111 I Street, Suite 308, Modesto, CA during normal business hours. The documents are also available on StanCOG s website at Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Committee after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the address listed above during normal business hours. These documents are also available on StanCOG s website, subject to staff s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Public Comment Period: Matters under the jurisdiction of the Committee, and not on the posted agenda, may be addressed by the general public at the beginning of the regular agenda and any off-agenda matters before the Committee for consideration. However, California law prohibits the Committee from taking action on any matter which is not on the posted agenda unless it is determined to be an emergency by the Committee. Any member of the public wishing to address the Committee during the Public Comment period will be limited to 5 minutes unless the Chair of the Committee grants a longer period of time. At a Special Meeting, members of the public may address the Committee on any item on the Agenda at the time the item is considered by the Committee. Public Participation on a Matter on the Agenda: Please step to the podium at the time the agenda item is announced by the Chairperson. In order to ensure that interested parties have an opportunity to speak, any person addressing the Committee will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes unless the Chair of the Committee grants a longer period of time. Reasonable Accommodations: This Agenda shall be made available upon request in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C ) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code ). Persons requesting a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact Cindy Malekos at (209) during regular business hours at least 72 hours prior to the time of the meeting to enable StanCOG to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Notice Regarding Non-English Speakers: StanCOG Committee meetings are conducted in English and translations to other languages is not provided. Anyone wishing to address the Committee is advised to have an interpreter or to contact Cindy Malekos at (209) during regular business hours at least 72 hours prior to the time of the meeting so that StanCOG can provide an interpreter. Aviso con Respecto a Personas que no Hablan el Idioma de Inglés: Las reuniónes del los Comités del Consejo de Gobiernos de Stanislaus son conducidas en Inglés y traducciones a otros idiomas no son disponibles. Cualquier persona que desea dirigirse al Comité se le aconseja que traiga su propio intérprete o llame a Cindy Malekos al (209) durante horas de oficina regulares o a lo menos 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Mesa Directiva del Consejo de Gobiernos de Stanislaus, para proporcionarle con un intérprete. NOTICE, CALL AND AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 1

2 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS These matters may be presented only by interested persons in the audience. Discussion is limited to five minutes or at the discretion of the Chair. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Minutes of 9/5/18 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Dibs Annual Report FY 2017/18 (Kari McNickle) B. Measure L Website Update (Aric Barnett-Lynch) 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS A. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Accept by Resolution the FY 2017/18 Measure L Annual Report (Ted Tasiopoulos) B. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Approve the Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2019 (Cindy Malekos) C. FY 2019/20 Unmet Transit Needs Outreach Schedule (Edith Robles) 7. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items are for information only. A. Administrative Modification #13 to the 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) - Type 1 Administrative Modification B. Policy Board Minutes of 8/15/18 and 9/19/18 C. Executive Committee Minutes of 8/6/18 and 9/10/18 D. Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 8/1/18 and 9/5/18 E. Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) Minutes of 7/31/18 and 9/4/18 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT 9. MEMBER REPORTS 10. ADJOURNMENT Next Regularly Scheduled CAC Meeting: January 9, :00 pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA

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4 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) MEETING StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA Minutes of September 5, 2018 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm MEMBERS PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Elizabeth Claes, John Dinan, Terhesa Gamboa, Zach Keller Carla Alviso, Chris Jasper, Karen Kincy, Isael Ojeda, Ted, Tasiopoulos, Debbie Trujillo (StanCOG); Adam Barth (City of Modesto) 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Zach Keller called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Minutes of 8/1/18 * By Motion (Member Elizabeth Claes/Member Terhesa Gamboa), and a unanimous vote, the Citizens Advisory Committee approved the Consent Calendar. 5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS A. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution the FY 2017/18 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Supplemental Apportionment Karen Kincy provided a breakdown for the distribution of the FY 2017/18 LTF Supplemental Apportionment. A brief discussion followed and members questions were answered. *By Motion (Member John Dinan/Member Elizabeth Claes), and a unanimous vote, the Citizens Advisory Committee recommended that the Policy Board adopt by Resolution the FY 2017/18 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Supplemental Apportionment 4

5 B. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Approve by Resolution the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds FY 2017/18 - Supplemental Claims City of Modesto and City Ceres Karen Kincy provided a breakdown of the TDA claim for the City of Modesto to improve the Regional Transportation Center. Adam Barth gave a presentation and provide photos of the proposed improvements to the Regional Transportation Center on 9 th Street in Modesto. Members questions were answered. Karen Kincy then provided a breakdown of the TDA claim for the City of Ceres. She reviewed the improvements to be made in downtown Ceres surrounding the ACE platform and parking areas, including updating all path of travel for ADA compliance. * By Motion (Member Terhesa Gamboa/Member John Dinan), and a unanimous vote, the Citizens Advisory Committee recommended that the Policy Board adopt by Resolution the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds FY 2017/18 - Supplemental Claims for the City of Modesto and City of Ceres C. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution Amendment 12 to the 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Type 2 Formal Amendment Debbie Truijllo provided an overview of the amendment and stated that there had been a 14-day public review and comment period from August 8 th through August 31st and that no comments were received. She also stated that this item would go to the Policy Board for adoption at their September 19 th meeting. * By Motion (Member Elizabeth Claes Member John Dinan), and a unanimous vote, the Citizens Advisory Committee recommended that the Policy Board adopt by Resolution Amendment 12 to the 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Type 2 Formal Amendment D. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution Amendment 14 to the 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Type 2 and 3 Formal Amendment Debbie Trujillo provided an overview of the amendment and stated that there was a 14- day public review and comment period which began on August 31 st and would conclude on September 13 th. She stated that all comments and responses to comments would be included in the final document that would be going to the Policy Board for adoption at their September 19 th meeting. * By Motion (Member Terhesa Gamboa/Member John Dinan), and a unanimous vote, the Citizens Advisory Committee recommended that the Policy Board adopt by Resolution Amendment 14 to the 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Type 2 and 3 Formal Amendment E. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Overview Isael Ojeda provided an outline for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC), which is a competitive grant program. He stated that 5

6 the draft 2018 guidelines were released in August, and the final guidelines would be published by the Fall of He also stated that a Notice of Funding Availability (NOF A), along with the AHSC Program application would be release by the end of 2018 with an anticipated application due date off ebruary A discussion followed and members' questions were answered. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were provided for information only. A. Policy Board Minutes of 7/18/18 B. Executive Committee Minutes 7/9/18 C. Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 6/6/18 D. Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SST A C) Minutes of 6/5/18 E. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BP AC) Minutes of 6/6/18 F. Valley Vision Stanislaus (VVS) Steering Committee Minutes of7/10/18 7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Karen Kincy introduced new StanCOG Associate Planner Ted Tasiopoulos and Assistant Planner Chris Jasper. 8. MEMBER REPORTS Member Elizabeth Claes asked for a status update on the funding for covered bus stops with benches for the StaRT routes. She stated that this originated some time back and that the funds were specifically for StaRT and the rural bus stops within the Stanislaus Region, and that the project was to be finished by the end of2018. Vice Chair Keller requested that we bring this issue back on the next CAC agenda. Karen Kincy stated she would contact Annette Borelli with the County and have her repmi on it at the next CAC meeting. 9. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Zach Keller adjourned the meeting at 6:34pm. Next Regularly Scheduled Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting: October 3, 2018 (Wednesday)@ 6:00 m StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA Minutes Prepared By: 6

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8 TO: Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Staff Report Presentation FROM: Elisabeth Hann, Principal Planner Edith Robles, Planning Technician DATE: October 31, 2018 SUBJECT: Dibs Annual Report FY Background Dibs has been the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) since The goal of the program is to encourage commuters to consider a shift to an alternative mode by promoting smart travel options such as carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, walking and telecommuting. Various tools and services are provided to the community such as a ride matching and trip planning system, emergency ride home program, transit information, park and ride facilities and mapping and vanpool subsidies. Outreach and marketing services are provided directly to employers as well as the coordination of special events to increase engagement amongst all members of the community. Program staff also work with employers to implement San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District Rule 9410 which requires that certain large employers develop and implement an employee trip reduction program. Additionally, to be eligible for the approximately seven million dollars ($7,000,000) annually in federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds available to the Stanislaus region, transportation control measures must be in place with Dibs helping to fulfill this requirement. Discussion Dibs focus this year was to outreach to new commuters and increase participation in the Dibs program. In doing so, Dibs increased community outreach through promotions, community events and employers starting with the Inaugural Dibs Day Event held in the Fall of This event was held to encourage participants to try a new Smart Travel mode of their choice for one day. Riders who logged their trips were incentivized by being entered in a drawing for an Airbnb vacation. Dibs estimates that throughout this event, approximately 500,000 pounds of CO2 were reduced from the atmosphere. 8

9 Transit connectivity has also been a key component in successful Smart Travel. Dibs launched a series of Donut Days in 2017 to encourage transit use. One event was hosted at the Vintage Faire Park and Ride Lot to promote the Modesto Area Express (MAX) Commuter Bus connection to the Lathrop/Manteca Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) Station. Also, in partnership with ACE, a new ACEpool incentive was developed. In order address parking shortages at the Lathrop/Manteca ACE Station, commuters who started a carpool to these stations were eligible to receive a $75 subsidy. Additionally, new carpools and new passengers on MAX or Manteca Transit who logged their trip with Dibs were also eligible to receive the $75 subsidy. For the last two years, Dibs has teamed up with StanCOG s local member agencies in Stanislaus County to encourage participation in National Bike Month. Starting in May of 2018, the cities of Modesto, Hughson, Newman, and Oakdale hosted community events and promoted participation. Also, the City of Hughson successfully hosted their second annual Bike to Work and School Day which doubled their Bike Month numbers to 80. Promotional items and educational information were also provided to four (4) Stanislaus County schools, Hughson High, Fox Road Elementary, Mae Hensley Jr. High and Turlock High, to support Bike to School Day efforts. The Dibs team works with employers, vanpool providers such as Enterprise and CalVans, and commuters to promote vanpooling as an efficient transportation option. There are 142 Vanpools currently participating in the program, 36 of which start in Stanislaus County with destinations all over the bay area. Each van is eligible for a $150 per month subsidy from the Dibs program, and up to $400 per month if their trips start or end in Merced or San Joaquin counties. Carpool trips logged for FY were just shy of 2,000 with 951 trips originating in San Joaquin County, 903 in Stanislaus County and 124 in Merced County. Emergency Ride Home Services were also greatly utilized with 422 riders enrolled this year between all three (3) counties, 40 from Stanislaus County. As of FY , 9,274 riders are enrolled in Dibs, an increase of 420 from last fiscal year, and 2,532 of those Dibs riders come from Stanislaus County. Overall, Dibs riders have logged 8,131 Smart travel trips, reduced 56 tons of CO2, saved $70,778 and burned 690,948 calories by bicycling and walking to work. Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Edith Robles; Planning Technician, at or via at erobles@stancog.org. 9

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11 TO: Citizens Advisory Committee Staff Report Motion FROM: Elisabeth Hahn, Principal Planner Ted Tasiopoulos, Associate Planner DATE: November 14, 2018 SUBJECT: FY Measure L Annual Report Recommendation By Motion: Recommend that the Policy Board accept by Resolution the FY Measure L Annual Report. Background Measure L is a 25-year ½ cent sales tax that was approved by Stanislaus County voters by an overwhelming 71.95% in November of Measure L provides funding for local transportation improvements including, but not limited to: fixing potholes and maintaining streets; improving emergency response; providing safe routes to schools; providing senior, veterans and disabled shuttle services; and improving safety and reducing traffic congestion on major transportation corridors. The tax revenues are deposited in a special fund and used solely for the transportation projects, improvements and programs described in StanCOG s adopted Expenditure Plan. Per Measure L Ordinance #16-01, Section 25, and as the Local Transportation Authority for Measure L, StanCOG is required to prepare an annual report within 180 days of the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2018) identifying the actions and accomplishments of the Authority in meeting the adopted Expenditure Plan. StanCOG s adopted Expenditure Plan and Measure L Ordinance are accessible via the following links. Discussion For Fiscal Year , Measure L funds were distributed to all jurisdictions for several projects. The majority of funds were allocated for Local Streets and Roads and one Regional Project: State Route 132 West Freeway/Expressway, Phase 1. The remaining funds were distributed for Traffic 11

12 Management, Bike and Pedestrian, and Transit projects. Measure L actions and accomplishments for all jurisdictions are presented in the Draft FY Measure L Annual Report. The Draft FY Measure L Annual Report will be provided at the meeting. Per the requirements established by the Measure L Ordinance, this report is being presented for your review and recommended motion to the Policy Board to accept the FY Measure L Annual Report. Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Ted Tasiopoulos, Associate Planner, at or via at ttasiopoulos@stancog.org. 12

13 TO: Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Staff Report Motion FROM: Cindy Malekos, Manager of Administrative Services DATE: November 6, 2018 SUBJECT: Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2019 Recommendation By Motion: Recommend that the Policy Board approve the CAC Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2019 as shown on Attachment 1. Background The Policy Board has a regularly scheduled public meeting date and time on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. The advisory committees meet two weeks prior to the Policy Board meeting, during the first week of the month. All meetings are held at the StanCOG Board Room. Discussion In 2018, CAC meetings were scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. It is proposed that the same meeting day and time be scheduled for CAC meetings in Several exceptions occur during the year as noted on Attachment 1. Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Cindy Malekos at or cmalekos@stancog.org. Attachment: 1. Draft StanCOG Policy Board and Committees 2019 Meeting Schedule 13

14 Social Services Transportation Advisory Council Technical Advisory Committee Valley Vision Stanislaus Steering Committee Policy Board and Committees 2019 Draft Meeting Schedule Measure L Oversight Committee Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Management and Finance Committee Citizens Advisory Committee Executive Committee Policy Board (1st Tuesday (1st Tuesday (1st Tuesday of (Quarterly 1st Tuesday (1st Wednesday of (1st Wednesday (1st Wednesday (Monday of week (3rd Wednesday of the month) of the month) the month quarterly) of the month) every other month) of the month) of the month) prior to PB mtg.) of the month) :00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. January 1/8* 1/8* none scheduled at this time 1/9* 1/9* 1/7 1/16 February 2/5 2/5 2/6 2/6 2/6 2/4* 2/20 March 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/6 3/6 3/11 3/20 April 4/2 4/2 4/3 4/3 4/8 4/17 May 5/7 5/7 5/8 5/20* 5/29* June 6/4 6/4 6/4 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/3* 6/19 July NO MTGS August 8/6 8/6 8/7 8/7 8/12 8/21 September 9/3** 9/3** 9/3** 9/4** 9/4** 9/9** 9/18 October 10/1 10/1 10/2 10/2 10/7 10/16 November 11/5 11/5 11/5 11/6 11/6 11/4* 11/20 December NO MTGS Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held in the StanCOG Board Room, located at 1111 "I' Street, Suite 308, Modesto, CA *Please note different dates due to holidays or calendar conflicts. **Date/time subject to change 14

15 TO: Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Staff Report Discussion FROM: Elisabeth Hahn, Principal Planner Edith Robles, Planning Technician DATE: November 14, 2018 SUBJECT: FY 2019/20 Unmet Transit Needs Outreach Schedule Recommendation Consider information presented. Background Each year, pursuant to the California Transportation Development Act (TDA), the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG), as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency, identifies unmet transit needs that may exist in the Stanislaus region and presents the findings in an Unmet Transit Needs (UTN) Analysis Report. The UTN assessment process requires that at least one public hearing be held in order to solicit comments on unmet transit needs that may exist in the region and may be reasonable to meet by establishing or contracting for new public transportation or specialized transportation service or by expanding existing services. Input must also be solicited from transit-disadvantaged and transitdependent populations. Any transit needs that are identified during this assessment process will be reviewed against the Policy Board s adopted procedures and definitions for unmet need and reasonable to meet. Discussion StanCOG will conduct public outreach events and hold one public hearing as follows. Activity Place Location Date Time 450 East A St. Oakdale, CA Monday Dec. 3, 2018 Outreach Event Gladys Lemons Senior Center 12:00 PM Outreach Event Patterson Senior Center 1033 Las Palmas Ave. Patterson, CA Tuesday, Dec. 11, :30 AM 15

16 Activity Place Location Date Time Outreach Event Modesto Senior Center 211 Bodem St. Modesto, CA Wednesday, Dec. 12, :30 PM Outreach Event Ceres Community Center 2701 Fourth St. Ceres, CA Wednesday, Dec. 12, :30 PM Outreach Event Empire Library 18 South Abbie St. Empire, CA Tuesday, Jan. 8, :30 PM Public Hearing StanCOG Board Room 1111 I St. Ste. 308 Modesto, CA Wednesday, Jan. 16, :00 PM Spanish translation services will be available for the public hearing. Translation for outreach events can be provided upon request. In addition to the public outreach events and public hearing, comments may also be made through the Unmet Transit Needs Survey, which is accessible in both English and Spanish languages via the following links. English- Spanish- The survey is posted on StanCOG s website and Facebook page and will be made available on transit agency websites and/or social media accounts. Additionally, a public comment form is provided on the StanCOG website and can be accessed using the following link. For additional information, visit Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Edith Robles, Planning Technician, at or via at erobles@stancog.org. 16

17 Definition of Unmet Transit Need and Reasonable to Meet Adopted by the StanCOG Policy Board on December 17, 2014 Definition of Unmet Transit Need An unmet transit need is a need for transportation for an individual or group of individuals within any part of Stanislaus County, which has not been funded and implemented and which has been accurately documented on the Unmet Transit Need Request for Transit Service form. Unmet needs include, but are not necessarily limited to, needs for traditional fixed-route transit, curb-tocurb or door-to-door paratransit service, and door-through-door service (trips that originate inside a building or residence and terminate inside a destination building or residence), as long as some portion of the trip is taken via a motorized vehicle having four or more wheels and operated by a professional or volunteer driver whose primary purpose is to transport individuals or groups of individuals over public rights of way. Unmet transit needs include specialized services that provide transportation tailored to the unique needs of the individual being served in a manner that exceeds the level of service described in the literature published by the city or county entity that provides traditional fixed-route or paratransit service to the area in which the unmet need is thought to exist. Potential transit needs may be identified by community members or through a local or regional planning process. Although some services may be restricted or give priority to traditionally transit-dependent populations (such as elderly, youths, persons with disabilities, or low-income persons), all eligible users should have equivalent access or opportunity to use the service. At a minimum, this may include requests for transportation services which are identified through the annual TDA Unmet Transit Needs hearings, by the SSTAC, in the Regional Transportation Plan, in the Short-Range Transit Plan of any transit operator, in any study of unmet transit needs prepared or formally accepted by the StanCOG Policy Board, or in a compliance plan for the Americans with Disabilities Act as prepared by any public or private entity. Unmet transit needs are not: 1. Trips, which would duplicate transportation services 2. A need for transportation service beyond the fiscal year under consideration Definition of Reasonable to Meet An identified unmet transit need will be determined to be reasonable to meet if it is demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the StanCOG Policy Board, that the transit need can be met within the following performance and financial standards: 1. Any new service developed to meet an unmet transit need shall achieve at least 50% of the system-wide performance standards, as found in the Transit Cost Sharing Procedures adopted by the StanCOG Policy Board, except in the case of an extension of service determined to be a necessary lifeline* service for transit dependent populations. *Lifeline Service: A service necessary to access community services within Stanislaus County that are needed to sustain an individual s physical and mental health, as determined by StanCOG Policy Board. 17

18 2. Any new service developed to meet an unmet transit need shall not cause the system of which it is a part to fail to meet the systemwide performance standards. 3. Any new service developed to meet an unmet transit need will not require the expenditure of more Local Transportation Funds than are available to the jurisdiction for transit. 4. Any new specialized service would be required to meet TDA requirements and be eligible for LTF funding under article 4 Claims for Funds, Article 4.5 Claims for Community Transit Services, and Article 8 Other Claims for Funds. 5. An unmet transit need that requires specialized service will not reduce the amount of TDA funding needed by a City or County to continue to provide public transit services unless determined otherwise by the StanCOG Policy Board as demonstrated by their approval of claims submitted under article 4.5 Claims for Community Transit Services of the Transportation Development Act (TDA). The determination of whether an unmet transit need is reasonable to meet shall take into account as appropriate: 1. If the time period needed to implement the required corrective action (e.g. major purchases, planning requirement) is greater than one year, an unmet transit need may be declared unreasonable to meet. However, the funding must be delegated for actions necessary during the ensuing fiscal year to meet the unmet transit need during the following fiscal year. An unmet transit need shall not be determined unreasonable to meet more than once on these grounds. 2. The fact that an identified transit need cannot be fully met based on available resources shall not be the sole reason for a finding that a transit need is not reasonable to meet. 3. StanCOG s Policy Board determination of needs that are reasonable to meet shall not be made by comparing unmet transit needs with the need for streets and roads. 18

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20 TO: Citizens Advisory Committee Staff Report Information FROM: Elisabeth Hahn, Principal Planner Debbie Trujillo, Assistant Planner DATE: November 9, 2018 SUBJECT: Background Administrative Modification #13 to the 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) - Type 1 Administrative Modification As the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Stanislaus Region, StanCOG is responsible for managing state and federal funds through the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). The FTIP contains the entire list of projects to which state and federal funds have been awarded through StanCOG, Caltrans, or other grantor agencies. The Policy Board adopted the 2017 FTIP on September 21, Occasionally, the FTIP must be amended to add new projects, modify project descriptions, change funding amounts, modify program-funding year, or delete an existing project. On November 10, 2011, with the acknowledgement of the StanCOG Policy Board, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) delegated to the StanCOG Executive Director the authority to approve Administrative Modifications to the Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP)/Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). This delegated authority is in accordance with the revised FSTIP/FTIP Amendments and Administrative Modification Procedures dated June 3, 2011 and allows for the execution of administrative modifications without the need for state or federal approval. This streamlines and shortens the process of revising the FSTIP. These minor modifications include Type 1 Administrative Modifications. Type 1 Administrative Modifications are minor changes to the FTIP that must be consistent with the following FHWA criteria: 1. Revise a project description without changing the project scope or conflicting with the environmental document; 2. Revise the funding amount listed for a phase of a project. Additional funding is limited to the lesser of either 40% of the total project cost or $10 million; 20

21 3. Change the source of funds; 4. Change a project lead agency; 5. Split or combine individually listed projects; as long as cost, schedule, and scope remain unchanged. An Administrative Modification can be processed in accordance with this criteria provided that: 1. It does not affect the air quality conformity determination, including timely implementation of Transportation Control Measures (TCMs), and 2. It does not impact financial constraint. Discussion This modification updated the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) grouped listing, the State Route 132 West (Freeway/Expressway) Phase 1 project, and the City of Modesto s Bus Stop/Station Improvements project. Updates are as follows: STBGP: funding was deleted from the City of Riverbank s Kentucky Avenue: Eighth Street to Claus Road project in the amount of $282,209 in FFY 19/20 and added to the City of Riverbank s Eighth Street: Patterson Road to Kentucky Avenue project in FFY 18/19. State Route 132 West Phase 1: funding was moved from FFY 19/20 to FFY 18/19 for the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) and TIGER Grant fund sources. City of Modesto s Bus Stop/Station Improvements: Local funds were added in FFY 18/19. StanCOG staff submitted Administrative Modification #13 to Caltrans on November 9, The FTIP has been modified as identified in the Summary of Changes. The link to the document is provided below. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Debbie Trujillo, Assistant Planner, by phone at or via at dtrujillo@stancog.org. 21

22 - StanCOG ~ Stanislaus Council of Governments POLICY BOARD MEETING StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, SuiteJ308 Modesto, CA Minutes of August 15,2018 (Wednesday) 6:00pm PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Vice-Chair Gary Soiseth (City of Turlock); Vito Chiesa, Jim DeMartini (Stanislaus County); Chris Vierra (City of Ceres); Jeramy Young (City of Hughson); Ted Brandvold, Mani Grewal, Jenny Kenoyer (City of Modesto); Deborah Novelli (City ofpatterson); Richard O'Brien (City of Riverbank); Mike Van Winkle (City ofwaterford) Tom Dumas (Caltrans, District 10); Monica Streeter (Neumiller and Beardslee); Arthur Chen, Elisabeth Hahn, Cindy Malekos, Rosa Park, Debbie Trujillo (StanCOG); Lisa Mantarro-Moore (Assemblymember Adam Gray); Scott Calkins (Member of the Public) 1. CALL TO ORDER Acting Chair Gary Soiseth called the meeting to order at 6:02pm. He asked for a moment of silence in reflection for the firefighters from the region deployed fighting the fires. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLLCALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Lisa Mantarro-Moore presented a certificate on behalf of Assemblymember Adam Gray recognizing the West Main Street project groundbreaking in Turlock. Scott Calkins expressed his opposition to the State Route 132 West project. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Policy Board Minutes of 7/18/18 B. Motion to Adopt by Resolution the FY 2017/18 Local Transportation Fund Allocations for Other Purposes: City of Waterford C. Motion to Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Executive Director to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) Regarding Section 5307 Transit Funds 22

23 D. Motion to Accept Recommendation to Leave Senate Bill1 (SB 1)- FY 2019/20 Local Partnership Program Formulaic Apportionment for Cycle 2 Unprogrammed *By Motion (Member Vito Chiesa/Member Mike Van Winkle), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board approved the Consent Calendar. 6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS A. Motion to Adopt by Resolution the Final 2018 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) and Motion to Adopt by Resolution the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Elisabeth Hahn said that the Final2018 RTP/SCS and PEIR had been completed and were being presented for adoption. She stated that responses to public comments had been prepared and were included in the final documents. *By Motion (Member Richard O'Brien/Member Mani Grewal), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted by Resolution the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report. *By Motion (Member Richard O'Brien/Member Mani Grewal), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted by Resolution the Final 2018 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). B. Motion to Adopt by Resolution the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and Corresponding Air Quality Conformity Analysis (AQCA) Debbie Trujillo said that the 2019 FTIP and CmTesponding Air Quality Confmmity Analysis had been completed and was being presented for adoption. She said it had been released for a 30-day review and comment period and no public comments were received. *By Motion (Member Richard O'Brien/Member Jenny Kenoyer), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted by Resolution the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) & Conesponding Air Quality Conformity Analysis (AQCA). C. Motion to Adopt by Resolution the Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws Amendment Rosa Park explained that this amendment would provide for a designated transit representative from among the Policy Board members as per federal requirements. Monica Streeter said that once the Policy Board approved the item it would be distributed to each city council and board for approval and then the Policy Board would select a member with this designation. *By Motion (Member Vito Chiesa/Member Richard O'Brien), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted by Resolution the Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws amendment. 7. INFORMATIONITEMS The following items were provided for information only A. Measure L Funds Received 23

24 B Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Monthly Project Status Report FFY 2016/17 C. Executive Committee Minutes of 8/6/18 D. Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 8/1/18 E. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Minutes of 8/1/18 F. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BP AC) Minutes of 8/1118 G. Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) Minutes of7/31/18 H. Measure L Oversight Committee (MLOC) Minutes of 6/12/18 I. Valley Vision Stanislaus Steering Committee (VVS) Minutes of 8/7/18 8. CALTRANSREPORT Tom Dumas distributed the latest edition of the Milemarker and indicated that Stanislaus was mentioned on page 9. He also said there would be construction on State Route 99 in the spring from the Merced County line to the San Joaquin County line. 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Rosa Park indicated that Chair Bill Zoslocki was absent because he was attending the California Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting in San Francisco. She also said StanCOG was notified that Member Tom Dunlop had resigned his seat on the Oakdale City Council effective August 6th and that the new Oakdale representative on the StanCOG Policy Board was to be selected at the Oakdale City Council meeting on August 20t 11 She expressed her appreciation to Member Dunlop for his service since 2014 on the Policy Board. 10. MEMBER REPORTS- NONE 11. ADJOURNMENT Acting Chair Gary Soiseth adjourned the meeting at 6:30pm. Next Regularly Scheduled Policy Board Meeting: Se tember 19,2018 6:00pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA Minutes Prepared By: ~7/!l[!h)~ Cindy Mil'ekos Manager of Administrative Services 24

25 POLICY BOARD MEETING StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA Minutes of September 19, 2018 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Chair Bill Zoslocki, Ted Brandvold, Jenny Kenoyer (City of Modesto); Vice-Chair Gary Soiseth (departed after Item 7B) (City of Turlock); Chris Vierra (City of Ceres); Jeramy Young (City of Hughson); J.R. McCarty (City of Oakdale); Deborah Novelli (City of Patterson) Richard O Brien (departed after Item 7C) (City of Riverbank); Mike Van Winkle (departed after Item 7C) (City of Waterford); Vito Chiesa, Jim DeMartini, Terry Withrow (arrived during Item 6A) (Stanislaus County) Ken Baxter (Caltrans, District 10); Monica Streeter (Neumiller and Beardslee); Aric Barnett-Lynch, Elisabeth Hahn, Chris Jasper, Karen Kincy, Cindy Malekos, Melissa Molina, Isael Ojeda, Josey Oshana, Rosa Park, Edith Robles, Ted Tasiopoulos (StanCOG); Dan Leavitt (ACE); Adam Barth, Bill Sandhu (City of Modesto); Toby Wells (City of Ceres); Stacie Morales (MOVE); Annette Borelli, Dave Leamon (Stanislaus County); Josh Bridegroom (DoMo Partnership); Barrett Lipomi (PLN Architects); Chris Murphy, Ryan Swehla, Cindy Lemaire, Dee Michael, Chuck Erickson (Members of the Public) 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Bill Zoslocki called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Rosa Park introduced new StanCOG staff members Aric Barnett-Lynch, Chris Jasper, Melissa Molina, Josey Oshana, Edith Robles and Ted Tasiopoulos. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS NONE 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Policy Board Minutes of 8/15/18 25

26 B. Motion to Adopt by Resolution Amendment 12 to the 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) - Type 2 Formal Amendment C. Motion to Adopt by Resolution Amendment 14 to the 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Type 2 and 3 Formal Amendment D. Motion to Cancel Regular October Policy Board Meeting and Advisory Committee Meetings *By Motion (Member Jenny Kenoyer/Member Mike Van Winkle), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board approved the Consent Calendar. Chair Zoslocki noted that the regular October Policy Board meeting was canceled due to its conflicting with the statewide meeting of the California Transportation Commission. 6. PRESENTATIONS A. ACE Extension to Stanislaus County Dan Leavitt provided an update on plans for the extension of ACE train service to Modesto and Ceres. B. City of Modesto Transit Claim Adam Barth presented information on the City of Modesto Transit Claim for needed improvements to the Transit Center facility which was built in Chris Murphy spoke in support of the ACE Extension by 2020 and the City of Modesto claim. C. City of Ceres Transit Claim Toby Wells provided information about the City of Ceres transit claim which included improvements to the area where a multi-modal station will be located. 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS A. Motion to Approve by Resolution the FY 2017/18 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Supplemental Apportionment Karen Kincy explained that there were LTF funds available for a supplemental apportionment. She said that the cities of Modesto and Ceres had submitted supplemental claims for regional multimodal stations and safety improvements as described in Items 6B and 6C, and that it was recommended that the supplemental funds be apportioned to reserves. *By Motion (Member Richard O Brien/Member Terry Withrow), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board approved by Resolution the FY 2017/18 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Supplemental Apportionment. B. Motion to Approve by Resolution the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds FY 2017/18 Supplemental Claims for the City of Modesto and Resolution for the City of Ceres Karen Kincy indicated that the cities of Modesto and Ceres had submitted transit claims for regional multimodal stations and safety improvements as described in Items 6B and 6C. 26

27 Member O Brien inquired about construction administration and contingency costs included in the City of Modesto claim. There was a discussion and Member Brandvold said he would look into it. Dave Leamon, a Modesto Landmark Commissioner, said costs may be slightly higher due to its age and landmark status. Josh Bridegroom provided a letter of support from the Downtown Modesto Partnership (DoMo). Chris Murphy and Ryan Swehla spoke in support of the Regional Transit Center in Modesto. Stacie Morales reported that a major concern of individuals involved in the transit travel training that MOVE conducts is the safety issue at the Transit Center so she expressed support for the Modesto Transit Claim. Annette Borelli indicated that Stanislaus County receives many comments on safety concerns at the Transit Center so she was supportive of the Modesto Claim. Cindy Lemaire spoke about safety concerns especially for women and was supportive of the Modesto Claim. Barrett Lipomi introduced himself as the architect working with the City of Modesto. Dee Michael said she worked at the Transit Center and spoke about the limited restrooms for employees, and the need for better security. Chuck Erickson, a driver at the Transit Center, encouraged support of the improvements. *By Motion (Member Ted Brandvold/Member Richard O Brien), and a unanimous roll call vote, the Policy Board approved by Resolution the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds FY 2017/18 Supplemental Claim for the City of Modesto with the knowledge that the City of Modesto will return with answers to the questions that were brought up regarding costs in the claim. *By Motion (Member Terry Withrow/Member Chris Vierra), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board approved by Resolution the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds FY 2017/18 Supplemental Claim for the City of Ceres. C. Motion to Adopt by Resolution (A, B or C) the FY 2018/19 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Apportionments for Transit and Other Purposes Karen Kincy indicated that this item was continued from the June Policy Board meeting. She reviewed the three options for allocating the Transit and Other Purpose funds: a) 100% to reserves for future regional transit purposes; b) 100% to Other Purposes; or c) 50% to reserves and 50% to Other Purposes. *By Motion (Member J.R. McCarty/Member Jenny Kenoyer), and a 11-1 vote (with Member Jim DeMartini voting No), the Policy Board adopted by Resolution 18-12A the FY 2018/19 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Apportionments for Transit and Other Purposes to reserves. D. Motion to Adopt by Resolution the FY 2018/19 Budget and Overall Work Program (OWP) Amendment 1 Karen Kincy presented information on the proposed amendment to the FY 2018/19 Budget and OWP which was primarily due to carry over balances from FY 2017/18. *By Motion (Member Jenny Kenoyer/Member J.R. McCarty), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted by Resolution the FY 2018/19 Budget and Overall Work Program (OWP) Amendment 1. 27

28 E. Motion to Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Executive Director to Negotiate and Execute Professional Services Agreement for State Legislative Advocacy Services with Khouri Consulting Karen Kincy said that this item was a contract to continue services with Khouri Consulting for state legislative advocacy services. Chair Zoslocki and Member Chiesa commended Gus Khouri for his work over the past year for StanCOG. *By Motion (Member Deborah Novelli/Member Jenny Kenoyer), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted Resolution to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement for State Legislative Advocacy Services with Khouri Consulting. 8. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were provided for information only A. Metropolitan Planning Organization Pavement and Bridge Performance Management (PM2) B. Metropolitan Planning Organization System Performance Management (PM3) C. Designation of Critical Urban/Rural Freight Corridors D. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Overview E. Measure L Funds Received F Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Monthly Project Status Report FFY 2017/18 G. Executive Committee Minutes of 9/10/18 H. Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 9/5/18 I. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Minutes of 9/5/18 J. Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) Minutes of 9/4/18 9. CALTRANS REPORT Ken Baxter said that public meetings were scheduled on September 27 at Mark Twain Junior High for Phase 1 of the State Route (SR) 132 West project, and on October 10 at Franklin Elementary for Phase 3 of the SR 132 West Extension. 10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Rosa Park reported that a groundbreaking was held on September 17 th for the State Route 99- Fulkerth Interchange Project. She also said that she, Chair Zoslocki and Member Chiesa participated in the annual San Joaquin Valley Regional Policy Council Valley Voice meetings in Washington, DC with legislators and administration staff the prior week. 11. MEMBER REPORTS NONE 28

29 12. ADJOURNMENT Chair Bill Zoslocki adjourned the meeting at 8:18pm. Next Regularly Scheduled Policy Board Meeting: November 14,2018 6:00 :P-m StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA Minutes Prepared By: c~i:jj}tw/fm Manager of Administrative Services 29

30 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA Minutes of August 6, 2018 (Monday) 12:00 pm PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Chair Bill Zoslocki (City of Modesto); Vice-Chair Gary Soiseth (City of Turlock); Jeramy Young (arrived during Item 5D) (City of Hughson); Vito Chiesa (arrived during Item 5C), Terry Withrow (Stanislaus County) Monica Streeter (Neumiller and Beardslee); Karen Kincy, Cindy Malekos, Rosa Park (StanCOG) 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Bill Zoslocki called the meeting to order at 12:15 pm. 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS NONE 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Executive Committee Meeting Minutes of 7/9/18 *By Motion (Member Terry Withrow/Member Gary Soiseth), and a unanimous vote, the Executive Committee approved the Consent Calendar. 5. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS A. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution the Final 2018 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) and Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) Rosa Park indicated that the Final 2018 RTP/SCS and PEIR had been completed and would be presented for adoption at the August 15 th Policy Board meeting. *By Motion (Member Gary Soiseth/Member Terry Withrow), and a unanimous vote, the Executive Committee recommended that the Policy Board adopt by Resolution 30

31 the Final 2018 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) and Programmatic Environmental Impact Report. B. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and Corresponding Air Quality Conformity Analysis (AQCA) Rosa Park reported that the 2019 FTIP which was updated every two years had been completed and would be presented to the Policy Board for adoption at its August 15 th meeting. *By Motion (Member Gary Soiseth/Member Terry Withrow), and a unanimous vote, the Executive Committee recommended that the Policy Board adopt by Resolution the 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and Corresponding Air Quality Conformity Analysis (AQCA). C. Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) FY 2019/20 Local Partnership Program (LPP) Formulaic Apportionment for Cycle 2 Rosa Park stated that StanCOG s formulaic share of LPP was $1.196 million and that based on the Measure L Strategic Plan that was adopted by the Policy Board in March, the McHenry Avenue Widening project was identified as a priority regional project. She said that in order to better align LPP and STIP funding of $4.1 million, and due to the uncertainty of SB 1, it was suggested that the LPP funding be left unprogrammed at this time. She also said that at the Management and Finance Committee meeting it was brought up that the State Route 132 West project be considered for the LPP funds. The committee concurred with staff that the funds be left unprogrammed until further information is known. D. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution the Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws Amendment Monica Streeter explained that this amendment addressed the requirement in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century Act (Map-21), that StanCOG designate among its Policy Board members a Public Transportation Provider representative. *By Motion (Member Terry Withrow/Member Gary Soiseth), and a unanimous vote, the Executive Committee recommended that the Policy Board adopt by Resolution the Joint Powers Agreement and Bylaws Amendment. E. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt Resolution to Authorize the Executive Director to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) regarding Section 5307 Transit Funds Karen Kincy explained that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requested that this MOU reflect that Caltrans rather than StanCOG be identified as the Designated Recipient for the City of Turlock. *By Motion (Member Vito Chiesa/Member Gary Soiseth), and a unanimous vote, the Executive Committee recommended that the Policy Board adopt a Resolution to authorize the Executive Director to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) regarding Section 5307 Transit Funds. 31