SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

TRANSPORTATION POLICY WORKSHOP

Thursday,
Thursday, June 29, 2006
(note different date)
9:00 am

SCCRTC Conference Room
1523 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA

Complete agenda packets are available at the RTC office,
on the RTC web site at www.sccrtc.org and at public libraries.

1. Introductions
2. Oral Communications
3. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA

4. Accept Interagency Technical Advisory Committee and Staff Recomendations Regarding Request to Caltrans for New Project Study Reports
• Staff Report
• Attachment 1: Caltrans correspondence re: STIP PSR Candidates for FY 06/07 and 07/08, dated March 20, 2006


5. Accept Updated Backup Information from Community Bridges for the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Claim
• Staff Report
• Attachment 1: Letter from Community Bridges dated 6/13/06 and revised background materials (Exhibits A, C and D)
• Attachment 2: Letter from Paul Marcelin-Sampson dated 6/1/06
• Attachment 3: Previously submitted service unit charts


6. Approve Staff Recommendations Regarding Electric Bicycle Commuter Incentive and Emergency Ride Home Programs Funding Carryover and Contract for the Emergency Ride Home Program (Resolutions)
• Staff Report
• Attachment 1: Resolution to Amend the FY 06/07 Budget and Work Plan to reflect Electric Bicycle Commuter Incentive Program and Emergency Ride Home Program Carry-Over Funds
• Attachment 2: Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with the SCA TMA for the Emergency Ride Home Program


7. Accept Informational Notes from the Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee meeting of June 8, 2006
• Staff Report

REGULAR AGENDA

8. Carolyn Chaney & Associates, Washington DC Assistant - Contract and Visit to Santa Cruz
• Staff Report
• Attachment 1: Resolution Amending Contract with Carolyn C. Chaney & Associates, Inc.
• Attachment 2: Santa Cruz County- Federal Transportation Funding Secured through Sam Farr.


9. Authorization to Release Request for Proposals (RFP) for State Transportation/Legislative Strategist
• Staff Report
• Attachment 1: Request for Proposals for a Transportation/Legislative Strategist, June 29, 2006


10. RTC Autonomy - Employee Medical Insurance Through CalPERS Health Benefits Program
• Staff Report
• Attachment 1: Information on Participating in the CalPERS Health Benefits Program
• Attachment 2: Summary of 2006 CalPERS Public Agency Health Benefits Program (enclosed separately for Commissioners)


11. RTC Autonomy - Update on Establishing the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission as an Autonomous Public Agency
• Staff Report
• Attachment 1: Updated RTC Autonomy Work Plan and Timeline
• Attachment 2: Oral Report by CalPERS on the RTC's Actuarial Valuation Study Results (Excerpts from April 2006 Budget Committee Minutes)
• Attachment 3: Summary of CalPERS Retirement Program Actuarial Valuation for the RTC
• Attachment 4: CalPERS Contract Summary of Retirement Benefits to be Offered
• Attachment 5: Summary of SDRMA Workers Compensation Policy
• Attachment 6: Resolution re: Joint Powers Agreement with SDRMA and Participation in the SDRMA Workers Compensation Program
• Attachment 7: Resolution re: Approval to Self Insure Workers Compensation Liabilities
• Attachment 8: Autonomy Costs Update - Estimates for FY 06-07


12. Transportation Funding Task Force - Status Report and Task Force Membership
• Staff Report
• Attachment 1: Mail and Email distribution list
• Attachment 2: Outreach efforts by RTC and other entities
• Attachment 3: News about the TFTF
• Attachment 4: Letter regarding Task Force Participation
• Attachment 5: Transportation Funding Task Force Roster
• Attachment 6: FY 2005-06/2006-07 Approved Budget

CLOSED SESSION

13. Conference with Real Property Negotiator for Acquisition of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Property: Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line from Watsonville Junction to Davenport

• Agency Negotiator: Kirk Trost, Miller, Owen & Trost
• Negotiation Parties: SCCRTC, Union Pacific
• Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

OPEN SESSION



14. Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Acquisition - Draft Detailed Structures Assessment Report and General Inspection
• Staff Report
• Attachment 1: Draft Scope of Work for a General Inspection fo the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
• Attachment 2: Draft Proposal from HNTB for a General Inspection of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
• Attachment 3: Revised Draft Rail Acquisition Project Financial Plan
• Attachment 4: Additional material: Santa Cruz Industrial Lead - Supplemental Structural Report


15. Next Meetings / Adjournment
• No Meetings will be held in July.
• The next regular RTC Meeting will be held Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 9:00am at the Scotts Valley City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA.
• The next Transportation Policy Workshop will be held Thursday, August 17, 2006 at 9:00am at the RTC Office, 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz.

ACCESSING THE SCCRTC:

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
1523 Pacific Avenue; Santa Cruz, CA 95060
phone: (831) 460-3200 / fax: (831) 460-3215
email: info@sccrtc.org / website: www.sccrtc.org

Meetings are telecast by Community Television of Santa Cruz. Community TV's channels and schedule can be found online (www.communitytv.org) or by calling (831) 425-8848.

Complete agenda packets are available at the RTC office, on the RTC website (www.sccrtc.org), and at the following public libraries: - Aptos Branch Library - Branciforte Library - Central Branch Library - Scotts Valley Library - Watsonville Library. For information regarding library locations and hours, please check online at www.santacruzpl.org or www.watsonville.lib.ca.us.

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability and no person shall, by reason of a disability, be denied the benefits of its services, programs, or activities. This meeting location is an accessible facility. If you wish to attend this meeting and require special assistance in order to participate, please contact SCCRTC staff at 460-3200. (CRS 800/735-2929) at least three working days in advance of this meeting to make arrangements. Persons with disabilities may request a copy of the agenda in an alternative format. As a courtesy to those persons affected, please attend the meeting smoke and scent-free.

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