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1 Tulare County Transportation Authority 210 N. Church Street, Suite B Visalia, California Phone (559) Fax (559) Tulare County Transportation Authority Date: March 18, 2013 (Monday) Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: Visalia Convention Center 303 E. Acequia Visalia, CA Technical Advisory Committee Date: March 14, 2013 (Thursday) Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: TCAG Conference Room 210 N. Church, Suite B. Visalia, CA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the California Ralph M. Brown Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids, translation requests, or other accommodations, or to be able to access this agenda and documents in the agenda packet, please contact the TCAG office at at least 3 days prior to the meeting. The full agenda including staff reports and supporting materials are available at the address listed above. I. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME II. PUBLIC COMMENTS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Board on items within its jurisdiction but not on this agenda. NOTE: Prior to action by the Board or Transportation Policy Advisory Committee on any item on this agenda, the public may comment on that item. Unscheduled comments may be limited to 3 minutes. Convene as the Tulare County Transportation Authority All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and non-controversial by Authority staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of the Authority Board or public wishes to comment or ask questions. Items pulled from the Calendar will be considered separately. III. AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION AND INFORMATION ITEMS Request approval of the Authority Consent Calendar Item III-A through III-C A. Action: Minutes of February 19, 2013 Authority Meeting (Pages 1-2) B. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Affirm Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee Member (Pages 3-4) C. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Appoint Members and Alternates to Measure R Mitigation Banking Committee (Pages 5-8) IV. AUTHORITY ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Information: Measure R Update (Pages 9-14) Dinuba Exeter Farmersville Lindsay Porterville Tulare Visalia Woodlake County of Tulare

2 V. ADJOURN The next scheduled Tulare County Transportation Authority (TCTA) meeting will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lindsay Wellness Center, 860 N. Sequoia, Lindsay, CA The Technical Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the regularly scheduled location, TCAG Conference Room, 210 N. Church, Suite B, Visalia CA TULARE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS AGENCY ALTERNATE Allen Ishida Tulare County-District 1 Walter Stammer, Jr. Pete Vander Poel Tulare County-District 2 William Cushing Phil Cox Tulare County-District 3 Bill Whitlatch J. Steven Worthley- Chair Tulare County-District 4 Ray Millard Mike Ennis Tulare County-District 5 Judith Gibbons Janet Hinesly City of Dinuba Mike Smith Jack Allwardt City of Exeter Dale Sally Greg Gomez City of Farmersville Vacant Pamela Kimball City of Lindsay Ramona Padilla Virginia Gurrola City of Porterville Cameron Hamilton Craig Vejvoda City of Tulare Skip Barwick Bob Link City of Visalia Steve Nelsen Rudy Mendoza- Vice Chair City of Woodlake Raul Gonzales, Jr. ================================================================================== TCAG STAFF Office Address Ted Smalley, Executive Director Tulare County Transportation Authority Ben Kimball, Deputy Executive Director 210 N. Church St, Suite B Elizabeth Wright, Senior Regional Planner Visalia, CA Ben Giuliani, Executive Officer- LAFCO P: (559) Eddie Wendt, Associate Regional Planner F: (559) Marvin Demmers, Regional Planner Mark Hays, Senior Regional Planner Cynthia Echavarria, Associate Regional Planner Roberto Brady, Associate Regional Planner Jason Waters, Associate Regional Planner Christine Chavez, Associate Regional Planner Leslie Davis, Fiscal Manager Michele Boling, Accountant II Carrie Perez, Secretary I Dinuba Exeter Farmersville Lindsay Porterville Tulare Visalia Woodlake County of Tulare

3 TULARE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TULARE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY * * * * Executive Minutes January 22, 2013 Present Board Members Alternates Member/Alternate Agency Allen Ishida Walter Stammer, Jr. M/A Tulare County-Dist. 1 Pete Vander Poel William Cushing M Tulare County-Dist. 2 Phil Cox Bill Whitlatch M Tulare County-Dist. 3 Steve Worthley Ray Millard M Tulare County-Dist. 4 Mike Ennis Judith Gibbons M Tulare County-Dist. 5 Janet Hinesly Mike Smith City of Dinuba Jack Allwardt Dale Sally A City of Exeter Greg Gomez Vacant M City of Farmersville Pamela Kimball Steve Velasquez M City of Lindsay Virginia Gurrola Cameron Hamilton A City of Porterville Craig Vejvoda Skip Barwick M City of Tulare Bob Link Steve Nelsen City of Visalia Rudy Mendoza Raul Gonzales, Jr. M City of Woodlake STAFF Ted Smalley Executive Director P TCAG Ben Kimball Deputy Executive Director P TCAG Elizabeth Wright Senior Regional Planner P TCAG Eddie Wendt Associate Regional Planner P TCAG Marvin Demmers Regional Planner TCAG Ben Giuliani Executive Officer- LAFCO P TCAG Mark Hays Senior Regional Planner TCAG Roberto Brady Associate Regional Planner TCAG Christine Chavez Associate Regional Planner P TCAG Jason Waters Associate Regional Planner P TCAG Cynthia Echavarria Associate Regional Planner TCAG Leslie Davis Fiscal Manager P TCAG Michele Boling Accountant II TCAG Carrie Perez Secretary I P TCAG 1

4 III. AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR - ACTION/INFORMATION ITEMS Request approval of the Authority Consent Calendar Items III.A through III.B A. Action: Minutes of February 19, 2013 Authority Meeting B. Adoption of Resolution: Approve Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee Member Upon a motion by Member Mendoza and seconded by Member Gomez, the Tulare County Transportation Authority approved the Authority Consent Calendar Items III.A. through III.B. IV. AUTHORITY ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Information: Measure R Update Fiscal Year (FY) Measure R allocations has been received and a requested distribution through November The allocation for the month of January is $1,929,600 compared to $1,751,900 last year. For FY 12/13 $15,893,459 has been received compared to $14,425,791 for the first seven (7) months for FY 11/12. This represents more than a 10% increase. Chair Worthley stated he found it very informative to be able to see the year by year revenues and see how it s grown. Potential Third Measure R Expenditure Plan Update Mr. Smalley handed out a flyer that is being given out during the workshops. There have been two workshops conducted to date county-wide, in the City of Woodlake and the City of Porterville. TCAG will bring back to the Board a full accounting of comments received after all the workshops have been done. Member Gomez asked if the City of Farmersville has scheduled their workshop. Mr. Smalley responded yes. Member Mendoza stated we ve been very creative with Measure R and have been able to get projects done. Member Mendoza would like to personally challenge all staff to continue to think creatively and outside the box so that we continue moving forward and delivering projects in our communities. Member Mendoza would also like to challenge fellow electeds to engage the staff and have frequent conversations on how we can continue to make things happen in our communities. V. Adjourn Adjourn as the Tulare County Transportation Authority at 1:52 p.m. 2

5 Tulare County Association of Governments Sitting as the Tulare County Transportation Authority AGENDA ITEM III-B March 18, 2013 Prepared by Jason Waters, TCAG Staff SUBJECT: Action: Adoption of Resolution: Affirm Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee Member BACKGROUND: The Measure R Expenditure Plan provides guidelines for the Citizens Oversight Committee, including the requirements for membership and the agencies responsible for nominations to the Oversight Committee. All selections to the Oversight Committee require confirmation from the TCTA. DISCUSSION: The City of Farmersville has appointed Doug Terry to fill its position on the Measure R Citizens Oversight Committee. The term will expire June 30, RECOMMENDATION: 1. Affirm the selection of Doug Terry to the Citizens Oversight Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. ATTACHMENT: 1. Resolution for Approval of Citizens Oversight Committee Member Work Element: Measure R Implementation 3

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7 AGENDA ITEM III-C Tulare County Association of Governments Sitting as the Tulare County Transportation Authority March Prepared by Cynthia Echavarria, TCAG Staff SUBJECT: Action: Adoption of Resolution: Appoint Members and Alternates to Measure R Mitigation Banking Committee BACKGROUND: Tulare County Transportation Authority (TCTA) staff conducted a workshop on September 17, 2012 that included discussion regarding the establishment of a Mitigation Banking Committee. On October 15, 2012, the TCTA Board established the formation of a Mitigation Banking Committee. The purpose of the committee is to develop a Mitigation Banking Strategy for TCTA. Two Measure R projects are specifically listed in the Measure R Expenditure Plan for mitigation purposes: the Regional Mitigation Banking Program and the Woodlake Area Mitigation Banking Program. Combined, the two programs result in $100,000 a year, or $3 million, during the life of Measure R. The Expenditure Plan provides flexibility for determining specific mitigation banks, location, and management entity. Although the Mitigation Banking Committee will provide recommendations and input on the appropriate use of funds, the final decisions will be the responsibility of the TCTA Board. DISCUSSION: As approved in October 2012, the TCTA board shall approve a committee with the following members: a. One member to serve on the committee from each city and county. i. Results in nine members ii. Member appointments can be staff b. Two TCTA Board members c. Citizens Oversight Committee Environmental Representative d. TCTA Director and staff person assigned to manage the Mitigation Banking effort Nominations were approved on November 15, 2012 and December 10, 2012 at the TCTA regularly scheduled meetings. Nominations for 10 of the fourteen vacancies were approved. The Mitigation Banking Committee met on February 12, 2013, and determined that some members may have a need for an alternate. 5

8 Nominations to the Mitigation Banking Committee were accepted until March 1, 2013, in order to be considered at the April TCTA Board meeting. Mitigation Banking Committee meetings will be generally held on the second Thursday of the month at 2:00 or as soon thereafter, with exceptions throughout the year. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Appoint the following recommendations to the Mitigation Banking Committee: City of Dinuba (Member) Dean Uota City of Tulare (Alternate) Michael Miller City of Porterville (Alternate) Julie Phillips City of Visalia (Alternate) Chris Young County of Tulare (Alternate)-Jake Raper Citizens Advisory Committee (Alternate) - Philip Lobue FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the TCTA operating budget. However, recommendations that come from the committee may result in a budget increase due to staffing requirements. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution appointing member and alternate to the Measure R Mitigation Banking Committee. ALTERNATIVES: Delay decision, or do not adopt resolution and require more time for review regarding the appointment of members to the Measure R Mitigation Banking Committee. Work Element: Measure R Implementation 6

9 BEFORE THE TULARE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY COUNTY OF TULARE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTING MEMBERS ) AND ALTERNATES TO THE MEASURE R ) MITIGATION BANKING COMMITTEE ) RESOLUTION NO. [ ] WHEREAS, on November 6, 2006, the Citizens of Tulare County approved Measure R; and WHEREAS, the Measure R Expenditure Plan serves as the guide for the use of Measure R funds; and WHEREAS, the Measure R Expenditure Plan contains two regional mitigation banking programs; and WHEREAS, the Expenditure Plan provides flexibility for determining specific mitigation banks, location, and management entity; and WHEREAS, on October 15 th, 2012, the TCTA authorized the establishment of a Mitigation Banking Committee; and WHEREAS, the Mitigation Banking Committee met on February 12, 2013, and determined that some members may have a need for an alternate member; and WHEREAS, nominations to the Mitigation Banking Committee were accepted until March 1, 2013, in order to be considered at the April TCTA Board meeting; and WHEREAS, a committee member s alternate will vote in the absence of the committee member: and WHEREAS, the Expenditure Plan outlines that the TCTA Board has the responsibility of final approval of all appointments: 7

10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tulare County Transportation Authority that the following additional recommendations are approved to serve on the Tulare County Mitigation Banking Committee: City of Dinuba Dean Uota City of Tulare (Alternate) Michael Miller City of Porterville (Alternate) Julie Phillips City of Visalia (Alternate) Chris Young County of Tulare (Alternate)-Jake Raper Citizens Advisory Committee (Alternate) - Philip Lobue NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Mitigation Banking Committee Meetings will be generally held on the second Thursdays of the month at 2:00 or as soon thereafter, with exceptions throughout the year. The foregoing Resolution was adopted upon motion of Member, seconded by Member, at a regular meeting held on the 18 day of March, 2013 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: TULARE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS J. Steven Worthley Chair, TCTA Ted Smalley Executive Director, TCTA 8

11 Tulare County Association of Governments Sitting as the Tulare County Transportation Authority AGENDA ITEM IV - A March 18, 2013 Prepared by Ted Smalley and Leslie Davis TCAG Staff SUBJECT: Information: Measure R Update BACKGROUND: On November 7, 2006, the voters of Tulare County approved Measure R, imposing a ½ cent sales tax for transportation within the incorporated and unincorporated area of Tulare County through The transportation sales tax funds are being spent in accordance with the Expenditure Plan that resulted from a joint effort among all the cities and the County of Tulare. The Expenditure Plan reflects the transportation needs of the residents of Tulare County. The plan includes funding for Regional Projects, Local Programs, Transit/Bike/Environmental Programs and Administration. The funds are distributed as follows: 1. Regional Projects (50%) 2. Local Programs (35%) 3. Transit/Bike/Environmental (14%) 4. Administration and Planning Program (1%) Measure R revenues began to be collected on April 1, Monthly Measure R advancements are received by TCAG from the State Board of Equalization followed by quarterly clean-up disbursements. In total TCAG receives eight advancements and four clean-up disbursements throughout a fiscal year. The Measure R 2012 Strategic Work Plan was approved by the Authority on April 16, The Work Plan serves as the guide for the delivery of Measure R projects in the upcoming five year period. DISCUSSION: Status of Measure R Revenues Fiscal Year 2012/13 Measure R allocations have been received for six months and a requested distribution through January The allocation for the month of February is in the amount of $2,529, compared to $2,309, last year for the same time period. For FY 2012/13, $18,423, has been received compared to $16,735, for the first eight months for FY 2011/12. This represents more than a 9 % increase. See Attachment A revenue chart covering fiscal year , , and to date. 9

12 State Board of Equalization Sales and Use Tax Letter The State board of Equalization recently sent out a letter regarding a District Tax reallocation that was done because the taxpayer(s) reported the district tax to the incorrect jurisdictions. The reallocation resulted in an additional amount due to Tulare County Transportation Authority in the amount of $99,053. See Attachment B. Potential Third Measure R Expenditure Plan Update At the December 10, 2012 Board meeting, outreach was authorized for a potential third amendment to the Measure R Expenditure Plan. Staff will provide an update of the public outreach schedule at the next Board meeting. Regional Projects Update Road 80 Widening: Road 80 serves as the route connecting the City of Dinuba and the City of Visalia and is a major farm-to-market road. The scope of work is widening 13.5 miles of roadway, from Goshen Avenue/Avenue 304 in the city of Visalia to El Monte Way/Avenue 416 in the city of Dinuba, from 2 lanes to 4 lanes. Road 80 Phases 1, 1A, and 2 are complete. The last remaining phase, Phase 3 is under construction. Phase 3, from South of St. Johns River to Avenue 384 and the culvert on Avenue 360, is scheduled to be completed August Avenue 416 Widening: Avenue 416 is the main east to west corridor connecting the City of Dinuba and SR-99. The Avenue 416 widening project was initialized with the construction of the Avenue 416/Road 56 signal in FY 08/09. Phase 1 of the Avenue 416 widening, from Road 56 to Road 80, is currently in design and right-of-way, with a scheduled construction date of FY 12/13 subject to completion of acquisition efforts on the last two affected properties. Phase 2 of the project, from Road 32 to Road 56, is scheduled for construction in FY 14/15. The Kings River Bridge construction project on Avenue 416, to replace the existing two lane bridge with a new 740 four lane bridge, awarded on July 2012 is now under construction. M319 Bridge: This construction project, to replace an existing one lane bridge with a 80 long, two lane bridge over the South Fork River of the Kaweah river in the community of Three Rivers, was awarded September 2012, is now under construction and scheduled for completion March This bridge is on a local road and qualifies for 100% HBP construction funding. Bardsley Avenue Grade Separation: The grade separation project will consist of an underpass structure to remove the existing at-grade railroad crossing. The project is scheduled for construction in Plaza Drive/SR-198 Widening: The project began construction in FY 11/12. Completed Projects: Avenue 280/Road 156 Signal Mooney Boulevard Widening Avenue 416/Road 56 Signal Road 80 Phases 1, 1A, 2 and 4 Santa Fe Bridge Ben Maddox Bridge Scranton Widening Cartmill Ave RR Grade Separation Avenue 280/Road 180 Signal Betty Drive Widening (Phase 2A) and Grade Separation (Phase 2B) 10

13 Road 108 Widening ATTACHMENTS: 1. A revenue chart covering fiscal year , , and to date; attachment A. 2. State Board of Equalization Sales and Use Tax letter; attachment B. Work Element: Measure R Implementation 11

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