| Citizens Advisory Committee - January 27, 2010 |
CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEEMeeting Notice Date: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Location: 100 Van Ness Avenue, 26th Floor Members: Brian Larkin (Chair), Peter Tannen (Vice Chair), Glenn Davis, Chris Jones, Michael Ma, Fran Martin, Jul Lynn Parsons, Jacqualine Sachs, Robert Switzer, Wendy Tran, and Rosie West
6:00 1. Committee Meeting Call to Order 6:05 2. Adoption of Minutes of the December 9, 2009 Meeting - ACTION* attachment 6:07 3. Chair's Report - INFORMATION 6:10 4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair - ACTION The terms of the CAC Chair and Vice-Chair expire in January of each year, as established by Section 2, Article II of the CAC By-Laws. An election is required to select the Chair and Vice-Chair by a majority of the appointed CAC members. Any CAC member is eligible for either the Chair or the Vice Chair position. The elected Chair and Vice Chair immediately preside over the current meeting and the remaining 2010 meetings. 6:15 Capital Projects 5. Adopt a Motion of Support to Increase the Amount of the Professional Services Contract with Pendergast and Associates by $200,000, to a Total Amount Not to Exceed $600,000, to Provide Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Consulting Services for the Doyle Drive Replacement Project - ACTION* attachment In July 2009, through approval of Resolution 10-03, the Authority Board authorized a two-year contract with two additional one-year extension options to Pendergast and Associates (Pendergast) to provide Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) consulting services for the Doyle Drive Replacement Project. The two-year contract had an initial budget of $400,000. Pendergast provides DBE consulting services to the Authority and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Doyle Drive construction packages. The original budget for this contract provided adequate Urban Partnership Program federal funds for the anticipated services for the first year of the contract. The original budget did not provide funding for future tasks or unknown scope of works. This amendment includes funding for tasks not identified when the Pendergast contract budget was negotiated, including assistance with associated workforce development programs and small business certification campaigns. We are seeking a motion of support to increase the amount of the professional services contract with Pendergast and Associates by $200,000, to a total amount not to exceed $600,000, to provide Disadvantaged Business Enterprise consulting services for the Doyle Drive Replacement Project. 6. Update on the California High-Speed Rail Project - INFORMATION An overview of the California High-Speed Rail Project and the Peninsula Rail Program (PRP), which is a joint program of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and Caltrain, will be presented by PRP Director Bob Doty. The presentation will explain the purpose and goals of the partnership that has been put in place to make high-speed rail a reality and significantly improve and expand Caltrain service between San Francisco and San Jose. Information about the current environmental review process will be shared, along with the project timeline, upcoming milestones and opportunities for involvement from the public. This is an information item. 6:40 Planning 7. Adopt a Motion of Support for Approval of the Columbus Avenue Neighborhood Transportation Study Draft Final Report - ACTION* attachment draft report The Columbus Avenue Neighborhood Transportation Study is a Caltrans-funded community-based planning process led by the Authority in partnership with RENEW SF, a community organization based in North Beach. The Chinatown Community Development Center provided translation and outreach services to the Chinese-speaking stakeholders along Columbus Avenue. The Sstudy's technical analysis and community outreach identified the top transportation needs along Columbus Avenue as: 1) improving pedestrian conditions, both on sidewalks and at intersections; 2) supporting sidewalk activity; 3) coordinating with the SFMunicpal Transportation Agency's (MTA's) plans for Central Subway construction; and 4) improving parking availability. The Sstudy developed three Columbus Avenue design alternatives intended to improve pedestrian and sidewalk conditions, all consistent with MTA plans for Central Subway construction. The Sstudy also conducted a comprehensive parking occupancy and turnover study. Following technical evaluation of benefits and impacts, and input from a Technical Advisory Committee and members of the public, the study recommends design Alternative 3III for Columbus Avenue. Alternative 3III calls for widening of the Columbus Avenue sidewalk -- in place of the parking lane- - over time, to support the active sidewalk activity, reduce pedestrian crowding, improve pedestrian visibility, and reduce crossing distances. A comprehensive package of parking management strategies (including creation of a Parking Benefit District) is also recommended to improve the overall availability and utilization of on-and off-street parking in the vicinity of Columbus Avenue. Estimated at $10 millionM, these improvements could initially advance via a low-cost shared space strategy through the flexible use of parking lanes for café seating and other sidewalk activities. Potential sources for capital improvements include Transportation for Livable Communities, Safe Routes to Transit and Prop K sales tax funds. We are seeking a motion of support for approval of the Columbus Avenue Neighborhood Transportation Study Draft Final Report. 8. Updates on the Bi-County Transportation Study and the Bayshore Intermodal Station Access Study - INFORMATION Multiple planning efforts for new land use development and transportation projects are moving forward in the southeastern San Francisco and San Mateo Bi-County area. The Authority is leading the Bi-County Transportation Study to coordinate and develop a funding strategy for high-priority transportation improvements to support existing needs and anticipated development. The study team is currently analyzing modeled land use and transportation scenarios and developing prioritization and fair-share contribution criteria. The Authority is also leading the Metropolitan Transportation Commission- and Association of Bay Area Governments Bayshore Intermodal Station Access Study. The purpose of the study is to develop a conceptual design for the proposed intermodal transit and connections and multimodal access for Bayshore Station. The Authority initiated the Bayshore study in late 2009 and is currently gathering existing conditions data and conducting stakeholder interviews. This is an information item. Presentation 9. Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 2 and Candlestick Point Integrated Development Project Transportation Plan - INFORMATION The Office of Economic and Workforce Development will provide an update on the transportation plan for the Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 2-Candlestick Point Integrated Development Project, including changes to the plan since the last presentation to the CAC in February of 2009. This is an information item. 10. San Francisco Infill Opportunity Zone - INFORMATION* attachment As the Congestion Management Agency (CMA) for San Francisco, the Authority is responsible for developing and adopting a Congestion Management Program (CMP) for San Francisco on a biennial basis. Through the CMP, the Authority monitors the performance of the city's transportation network. Under state congestion management law, level of service (LOS)-a scale representing delay to automobiles-is typically required to be used as the CMP performance standard. Given the city's rich network of alternative transportation modes, the LOS standard is an unsuitable method for assessing the performance of San Francisco's transportation system. State Senate Bill 1636 (Figueroa) provides a mechanism to allow a more locally-sensitive and multimodal approach to congestion management. Within a designated Infill Opportunity Zone (IOZ), the CMA must use an alternative to automobile LOS for CMP purposes. This alternative standard must be supportive of the performance of multiple transportation modes. To be eligible for IOZ designation, an area's existing land use regulations and public transportation service levels must meet requirements specified in the law. Despite the term "infill opportunity," the designation of an IOZ is not a zoning action and does not change local land use controls. On December 15, 2009, the Authority Board approved the 2009 update to the San Francisco CMP. In taking this action, the Authority Board also expressed its support for the designation of a San Francisco Infill Opportunity Zone (IOZ). On December 8, 2009, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution that established all eligible areas of the city as an IOZ, as authorized by SB 1636. At the December 9, 2009 meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), members of the CAC and the public expressed concerns regarding IOZ designation, and the CAC did not adopt a motion to support the approval of the 2009 CMP and to support IOZ designation by the Board of Supervisors. The CAC requested that staff present at a future meeting to further explain the rationale for and implications of the establishment of the IOZ. This is an information item. 7:15 Policy and Programming 11. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $2,807,175 in Prop K Funds, with Conditions, to the Municipal Transportation Agency for Six Requests, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedules, and Amendment of the Traffic Calming 5-Year Prioritization Program - ACTION* attachment enclosure Due to a crowded January Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) agenda, we have grouped six Prop K allocation requests from the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) into a single memo. The MTA has requested a total of $2,807,175 in Prop K funds for a variety of projects, including: procuring and installing raised pavement markings; continuing its Traffic Sign Graffiti and Upgrade Program; planning, design, and implementation of traffic calming projects; planning and design work for five bicycle infrastructure projects; creation of an innovative bicycle treatments toolbox and implementation of two innovative pilots ("green-wave" and back-in angled parking); and development of the 2011 State of Cycling Report. Attachment 1 summarizes the applications received, including leveraging compared to Expenditure Plan assumptions and project phases included in the current request. Attachment 2 provides a brief description of each project. Attachment 3 provides a summary of our staff recommendation, highlighting issues of potential interest to the Citizens Advisory Committee, such as recommended special conditions. The Authority Board has previously approved the 2009 Prop K 5-Year Prioritization Program (5YPP) update for the relevant Prop K categories. Only the traffic calming request require minor revisions to the corresponding 5YPP, which would remain consistent with the Strategic Plan. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of $2,807,175 in Prop K funds, with conditions, to the MTA for six requests, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedules, and amendment of the Traffic Calming 5YPP. 12. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Approval of the 2010 State and Federal Legislative Program -ACTION* attachment Every year in January or February, the Authority adopts a legislative program to guide the agency's transportation advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. The proposed State and Federal Legislative Program reflects key principles, gathered from our common positions with the Self-Help Counties Coalition, comprised of the other local transportation sales tax authorities around the state), as well as our understanding of the most pressing issues facing the region, the City, and the agencies that deliver transportation in the city. The proposed program is presented in the form of principles, not specific bills or legislative initiatives, in order to allow staff the necessary flexibility to respond to legislative proposals and specific policy concerns that may arise over the course of the session. Our 2010 Legislative Program continues many of the themes from the previous legislative sessions and emphasizes issues of stabilizing and protecting existing transportation funds, funding flexibility, authorization of new transportation revenues, and streamlining of project delivery mechanisms. All of these are necessary, particularly at a time when transportation funds have dwindled due to California's state budget crisis and Congress continues to debate the format, content and timing of the next federal surface transportation act. Our legislative focus is to advocate for San Francisco priorities, support legislation that protects or increases funding for San Francisco projects, and encourage legislation that expedites project delivery. Our legislative program also continues to explore ways to address the need for stable funding for transit operations. We are seeking a motion of support for the approval of the 2010 State and Federal Legislative Program. 13. Status Report on the Development of a Draft Expenditure Plan for the Imposition of an Additional Vehicle Registration Fee of Up to $10 in San Francisco Pursuant to the Requirements in SB 83 - INFORMATION* attachment In late October, the Governor signed into law SB 83 (Hancock), which authorizes congestion management agencies (CMAs) to impose an annual fee of up to $10 on motor vehicles registered within their respective counties. The funds would have to be used for programs and projects benefitting the people paying the fee, and they would have to be consistent with the regional transportation plan. In December 2009, the Authority approved Resolution 10-27, authorizing the Executive Director to initiate the development of an Expenditure Plan for a new vehicle registration fee consistent with the requirements of SB 83. Placing the measure on the November 2010 ballot would necessitate a tight timeline for developing and approving an Expenditure Plan and the required nexus study. The schedule shown in Attachment 1 includes monthly updates and feedback from the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), Authority Commissioners, our Technical Working Group, and other city stakeholders and culminates in the Authority Board adopting an Expenditure Plan and the required nexus study in May 2010. Since the last CAC meeting, we have developed revenue projections for the proposed vehicle registration fee and continued recruitment for the Stakeholder Advisory Committee. These efforts will inform the development of a draft Expenditure Plan structure, which we will present to the CAC in February. We are seeking input and guidance from the Citizens Advisory Committee. This is an information item. 14. Update on Preliminary Project Selection Process for Second Federal Stimulus Bill ("Jobs for Main Street") - INFORMATION Last month, the House approved a second federal stimulus bill (Stimulus 2, or "Jobs for Main Street") which contained $40 billion in new funds for surface transportation, including approximately $12 million for local streets and roads and Transportation Enhancements (TE) projects in San Francisco. The Senate probably will not take up the bill before the end of January, and it will likely undergo significant modifications if it moves forward at all. However, given the very strict timely use of funds requirements contained in the House version (such as requiring that contracts for 50% of the funds are executed within 90 days of the bill's signing), Caltrans and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) have begun developing a project selection process for the Stimulus 2 funds. MTC currently anticipates that Stimulus 2 funds may be distributed similarly to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), with a portion of funds programmed by formula to states and regions. To ensure the Bay Area has a list of ready-to-go projects before the Stimulus 2 bill is signed, which could be as early as March 1, MTC has requested preliminary lists of projects that could meet the contract execution requirements included in the House bill. Last week we released a call for proposals and received submissions totaling more than $450 million for large scale transportation projects, which will be prioritized by Caltrans and MTC. We also received more than $60 million in proposals for local streets and roads and TE projects for which the Authority in its role as Congestion Management Agency for San Francisco must submit a prioritized list to MTC. We are currently screening the submitted projects for eligibility and working with project sponsors to determine each agency's priority projects. We will present our recommendations to the Plans and Programs Committee at its February meeting. Transit operators have been solicited separately to produce a similar list for MTC. We will distribute a summary of the submitted proposals at the meeting, and are seeking input and guidance from the Citizens Advisory Committee. This is an information item. 15. Update on Upcoming Funding Opportunities in the First Three-Year Cycle of a New Six-Year Federal Surface Transportation Act - INFORMATION* attachment On December 16, 2009, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) adopted the framework for programming the first three-year cycle of funds anticipated under the yet-to-be developed six-year federal surface transportation act. The first federal funding cycle covers Fiscal Years 2009/10 - 2011/12 and includes several grant programs with upcoming funding opportunities. MTC's Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) program is intended to fund projects that support multimodal travel, the development of livable neighborhoods, and the development of jobs and housing in existing town centers. Successful projects improve walking and bicycle access to public transportation hubs and stations, major activity centers and neighborhood commercial districts as a way of fostering community vitality. MTC has programmed $85 million for TLC projects, with $57 million designated for the regional TLC program and $28 million available to all nine Bay-area counties for the county-share TLC program, to be distributed on a population basis. San Francisco's county share is approximately $3 million. MTC plans to release a call for projects for the regional program in late January and it expects project applications to be submitted in May 2010. As a City and County, San Francisco will be allowed to submit up to four applications for a maximum grant amount of $6 million per application, with a 20% minimum local match requirement. Authority staff has been working with City departments and agencies, and regional transit operators to identify the most competitive projects for the regional TLC program and to coordinate on local match, some of which is expected to come from Prop K. As congestion management agency (CMA), in March 2010 we will issue a combined call for projects for the county-share TLC program, plus $7.5 million in Local Streets and Roads Rehabilitation funds, and $1.3 million in Regional Bicycle Program funds as part of a block grant program. MTC's Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program distributes $15 million among the region based on K-12 school enrollment to projects that reduce emissions related to school-related travel. San Francisco's county share is approximately $1 million. We anticipate issuing a call for projects for the San Francisco share of the SR2S program in May 2010. Project lists for the block grant program and SR2S are due to MTC by July 30, 2010. We are seeking input and guidance from the Citizens Advisory Committee. This is an information item. 7:45 Finance and Administration 16. Internal Accounting Report and Investment Report for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2009 - INFORMATION* attachment The Authority's Fiscal Policy directs staff to give a quarterly report of expenditures including a comparison to the approved budget. The Authority's Investment Policy directs that a review of portfolio compliance be presented along with the quarterly report. The Internal Accounting Report for the six months ended December 31, 2009, is presented for information. 7:50 17. Public Comment 8:00 18. Adjournment
* Materials Attached Next Regular Meeting: February 24, 2010
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