CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

Committee Meeting Minutes - Final

Transportation, Water & Infrastructure

Committee

9:30 AM

District 2 Office: 309 Diablo Rd. Danville, CA

Monday, December 9, 2024

94526 |

District 3 Office: 3361 Walnut Blvd. Suite140,

Brentwood, CA 94513

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AGENDA ITEMS may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the

Committee.

INTRODUCTIONS Call to order and roll call.

Chair Burgis called the meeting to order at 9:31am.

Staff Present: Jamar Stamps | TWIC Staff

Attendees: Raquel De La Torre, John Kopchik, Maureen Toms, Robert Sarmiento,

Samantha Harris, Jody London, Will Nelson, Dominique Vogelpohl, Nicole

Heath, Dr. Andrew Sutherland, Leah Greenblat, Karina Schneider, Carl

Roner, Chris Lau, Michelle Mancuso, Tim Jensen, Steve Kowalewski,

Allison Knapp, Alicia Nuchols, District 3 - Brentwood, Mark Watts, Lloyd

Suku, Matt Slattengren, Minnie C. - Fehr & Peers, Michelle Rinehart,

Susanna Thompson, Wade Finlinson, Yvana Hrovat - Haley & Aldrich,

Cheryl Sudduth, Emily Warming, Jennifer Quallick, Eslyn Tripuraneni,

Dora English, Scott Alman, Carol Jensen, John Nemeth, David Yuers,

Anthony (Tony) Geisler

District II Supervisor Candace Andersen and District III Supervisor

Diane Burgis

Present:

PUBLIC COMMENT on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this

agenda (speakers may be limited to two (2) minutes).

No Public Comment.

REVIEW Meeting Record for the November 14, 2024, Transportation, Water, and

Infrastructure Committee.

TWIC 11.14.24 Meeting Minutes

Attachments:

The Committee unanimously ACCEPTED the November 14, 2024, TWIC Meeting

Record.

No Public Comment.

RECEIVE update on the Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) and recent

recommendations from the IPM Advisory Committee and DIRECT staff accordingly.

Addendum to PWD-Maintenance Decision Documents_2024

0718_Approved

Attachments:

The Committee ACCEPTED Dr. Sutherland’s report and acknowledged the hiring

challenges faced by Public Works. Additionally, the Committee DIRECTED staff to

return in six months (May or June) with a brief update on hiring status to track

progress.

No Public Comments.

RECEIVE the Draft Richmond Parkway Transportation Plan.

2024-11-21 Draft Plan Presentation Cover Ltr

241209_TWIC_Mtg

Attachments:

The Committee ACCEPTED the report and DIRECTED staff to move the plan forward

for acceptance by the City, County, and WCCTAC in January. Lead agencies were

tasked with determining which priority strategies should be implemented first.

Committee members emphasized the need to balance fiscal responsibility with

community benefits, acknowledging the challenges of securing funding for both

maintenance and capital improvements. While no specific funding priorities were

finalized, they encouraged Richmond and County representatives to identify next steps

for project implementation.

No Public Comment.

CONSIDER Report on Local, State, Regional, and Federal Transportation Related

Legislative and Planning Activities.

November 2024 State Leg Report

Attachments:

The Committee ACCEPTED the report and DIRECTED staff to monitor legislative

developments at the local, state, and federal levels, particularly regarding transportation

funding and policy changes.

Key updates included the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) special

meeting on a potential regional funding measure for Bay Area transit, the State

Legislature's upcoming session, and anticipated transportation-related bills. Notably,

discussions on replacing the fuel tax, enhancing competitive grant processes, and

extending cap-and-trade auctions are expected. Additionally, local and regional

transportation agencies may seek authority for tax measures through new legislation.

The Committee acknowledged the evolving legislative landscape, emphasizing the need

for strategic planning given uncertain funding streams and shifting policies.

No Public Comment.

RECEIVE Communication, News, Miscellaneous, Items, of Interest to the Committee and

DIRECT staff as appropriate.

12.07.23 - Fast Company_Why 2023 was the year of the e-bike and

the self-driving car

Attachments:

08.14.24 - Momentum Mag_Study Shows How E-Bikes Are Shiftin

the Transportation Landscape

10.30.24 - Streetsblog_Report-Confronting Car Dependence Wont J

Help...

11.18.24 - Politico_Trump taps former lawmaker and reality TV sta

for Transportation

11.20.24 - Tom Flood - Rovelo Creative via Bluesky

The Committee ACCEPTED the report and DIRECTED staff to continue monitoring

legislative developments related to local, state, regional, and federal transportation

initiatives. The report covered a range of topics, including the anticipated transportation

revenue measures from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), which is

considering potential funding for Bay Area transit. Staff provided an update on the state

legislative session that convened in December, with a focus on potential bills affecting

transportation funding, including those addressing the impact of clean cars on fuel tax

revenues. Additionally, upcoming discussions on cap-and-trade funding, climate-related

initiatives, and local tax measures were highlighted. The Committee also acknowledged

the growing importance of e-bikes, especially in relation to local transportation trails like

the Iron Horse Trail, as well as safety concerns regarding youth and e-bikes. Finally, the

Committee expressed interest in future developments surrounding the leadership of

transportation agencies.

No Public Comment.

ADJOURN until the next Transportation, Water, & Infrastructure Committee meeting

date TBD.

Chair Burgis reminded staff to include the selection of the Chair and Vice-Chair on the agenda for

the first meeting of 2025. The Committee requested that Staff ensure this item is included, as they had

faced challenges earlier in the year. The Committee also briefly discussed the process of designating

the Chair and Vice-Chair, with the Committee mentioning the appointments would not automatically

follow the previous year's selections.

Chair Burgis ADJOURNED the meeting at 10:49am.

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