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CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Wednesday June 16, 2010

10 a.m. BART Boardroom

Kaiser Center 20th Street Mall

344–20th Street, 3

rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

(see attached map)

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Report of the Chair

IV. Minutes of February 17, 2010 Meeting Action

V. Consent Calendar Action

1. Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act Of 2010

2. Automated Ticketing Validation (ATV) Project: Revised Budget

3. Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) Upgrade Project: Revised Budget

VI. Action and Discussion Items (Executive Director)

1. Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Project: Design Plans and Environmental Documents Action

2. Reinvestment of Cost Savings from Bahia Crossover and Emeryville Track Projects Action

3. FY 10-11 General Advertising Contract Action

4. Proposition 1B – FY 10 Transit Safety/Security Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail Projects Action

5. San Francisco Ferry Building Security Camera Project Action

6. Security Lighting for Martinez Station Overflow City Parking Lots Action

7. Security Fencing for the Oakland-Jack London Square Station Action 8. Governor’s Proposed FY 2010-11 Budget/Legislative Matters Action

9. Train Service to Salinas [Transportation Agency of Monterey County Proposal] Discussion

10. Managing Director’s Report (Status of Service Performance) Info

11. Work Completed Info

a. Business Plan Update (FY 2010-11 – FY 2011-12)

b. Marketing Activities (March – May 2010)

12. Work in Progress Info

a. Proposition 1A (California High Speed Train System) Connectivity Projects

b. FY2010 Federal Railroad Administration High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail Applications

c. Status of ARRA Federal Railroad Administration High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail Awards

d. Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Improvement Projects

e. Upcoming Marketing Activities

VII. Board Member Reports

VIII. Public Comment

IX. Adjournment. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., September 15, 2010 at City Council Chambers, Suisun City

Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., City of Suisun City, CA Notes:

Members of the public may address the Board regarding any item on this agenda. Please complete a "Request to Address the Board" form (available

at the entrance of the Boardroom and at a teleconference location, if applicable) and hand it to the Secretary or designated staff member before the

item is considered by the Board. If you wish to discuss a matter that is not on the agenda during a regular meeting, you may do so under Public

Comment. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes for any item or matter. The CCJPA Board reserves the right to take action on any agenda item.

Consent calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for discussion or explanation is

received from a CCJPA Board Director or from a member of the audience.

The CCJPA Board provides services/accommodations upon request to persons with disabilities who wish to address Board matters. A request must be

made within one and five days in advance of a Board meeting, depending on the service requested. Call (510) 464-6085 for information.

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DIRECTIONS TO BART BOARD ROOM (OAKLAND)

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District - Board Room

Kaiser Center 20th Street Mall - Third Floor

344 20th Street, Oakland, California 94607

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the South Bay (San Jose/Fremont/Hayward)

Take I-880 North

Exit on Oak Street; turn right onto Oak Street

Follow Oak Street as it turns into Lakeside Drive

Follow Lakeside Drive to 20th

Street; stay toward the left

Bear right into Kaiser Center Parking Garage

From the East Bay (Vallejo/Richmond/Berkeley)

Take I-80 West toward San Francisco

Merge onto I-580 East toward Hayward

Exit on Harrison Street, stay to the right

Follow Harrison Street (which becomes Lakeside Drive)

to 20th

Street

Turn right into Kaiser Center Parking Garage

CAPITOL CORRIDOR DIRECTIONS

via BART 19th Street Station 1. From the North, get off Capitol Corridor at the

Richmond Station, transfer to BART. Take

BART to the 19th

Street BART station.

2. From the South, get off Capitol Corridor at the

Oakland Coliseum Station, transfer to BART.

Take BART to the 19th

Street BART station.

AT BART:

Take the 20th Street exit

Walk 3 blocks east on 20th Street, toward Lake Merritt

From Kaiser Center Parking structure

Mall Entrance on levels A, B, and E

Accessible entrance for Persons with Disabilities is available from Level A

Directions to the BART Board Room

The BART Board Room is located on the 3rd Floor (Roof Garden

level) of the Kaiser Center 2011I Street Mall. Follow signs In the Mall

to the Board Room. From the ground floor, take the escalator or

elevator to the 3rd Floor (Roof Garden level). Elevators are also located

in the parking garage.


Item IV

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

Regular Board Meeting

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors

Minutes of the 75th Meeting

February 17, 2010

The 75th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority was

held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701

Civic Center Boulevard, City of Suisun City, California. Chair Jim Holmes presided; Kenneth A.

Duron, Recording Secretary.

I. Call to Order. Chair Holmes called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m.

II. Roll Call. Directors present: Chair Jim Holmes, Placer County Transportation Planning

Agency (PCTPA); Bob Franklin, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); Keith

Nesbitt, PCTPA; Christopher Cabaldon, Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD); Stephen

Souza, (YCTD); Thomas M. Blalock, BART; Gail Murray, BART; Len Augustine, Solano

Transportation Authority (STA); and Jack Batchelor, Jr., STA (in the absence of Director

Spering)..

Absent: Directors Dean Chu, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA), James Fang,

BART; Joel Keller, BART; Lynette Sweet, BART; and James Spering, STA (Alternate attended in

stead).

Directors Steve Cohn, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SRTD); Roger Dickinson, SRTD; and

Rose Herrera, SCVTA; entered the meeting later.

Chair Holmes led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. Report of the Chair. Chair Holmes recognized VTA Representative Dean Chu’s return to the

CCJPA Board. Chair Holmes welcomed Marcia DeVaughn, BART Deputy General Manager, as

she fills in for CCJPA Executive Director Dorothy Dugger. Chair Holmes reported on the

California Intercity Passenger Rail Agency Chair/Vice-Chair Visit to State Capitol and the

Transportation Agency of Monterey County’s Request for Extension of Capitol Corridor Trains to

Salinas.

Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board.

IV. Minutes of November 18, 2009 Meeting. Chair Holmes introduced the Minutes of the

November 18, 2009 Meeting. Director Souza moved approval of the Minutes of September 16, 2009.

Director Blalock seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 10 - Directors

Holmes, Franklin, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and

Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 6 – Directors Cohn, Herrera, Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.

V. Consent Calendar. Chair Holmes introduced the Consent Calendar. Director Blalock moved

approval of the Consent Calendar Item V.1. CCJPA Board 2010 Meeting Schedule: Revised, which

passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 10 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Dickinson, Nesbitt,

Cabaldon, Souza, Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 6 – Directors Cohn,

Herrera, Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.


Director Souza moved approval of the Consent Calendar Item V.2. Resolution No. 10-1, In the

Matter of Approving the Revised Budget for the NEPA Program Level Environmental Assessment

for the Planned Improvements on the Capitol Corridor. Director Blalock seconded the motion,

which passed by voice vote. Ayes: 9 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon,

Souza, Blalock, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Abstain: 1 – Director Murray (Potential conflict

of interest). Absent: 6 – Directors Cohn, Herrera, Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.

VI. Action and Discussion Items (Executive Director).

2. Governor’s Proposed FY2010-11 Budget/Legislative Matters. Mr. Kutrosky provided an

overview of the proposed federal and state legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor

service.

Director Blalock moved that the CCJPA Executive Director be authorized to submit a

letter(s) of support or opposition for actions relating to the proposed legislative matters

affecting Capitol Corridor Service, including modifications provided by the Board. Director

Murray seconded the motion as amended to support SB 409 (Ducheny – Department of

Railroads with an amendment to update the 5 year plan every two years and to defer action

on proposed Resolution No. 10-3, Support for Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and

Transportation Protection Act of 2010 to be placed on the California November 2010

General Election Ballot, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 12 - Directors

Holmes, Franklin, Cohn, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Herrera, Blalock, Murray,

Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.

1. Business Plan Update (FY2010-11 – FY2011-12). Mr. Kutrosky presented the proposed

Business Plan Update, highlighting the sustained service levels, capital funding strategy,

and marketing approach. Mr. Kutrosky described the extensive public outreach

program and reviewed the general feedback received.

Mr. Mike Barnbaum addressed the Board.

Director Blalock moved adoption of Resolution No. 10-2, In the Matter of Approving the

State Fiscal Year 2010-11 – 2011-12 Business Plan Update for the Capitol Corridor Service

for the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority. Director Souza seconded the motion,

which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 12 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Cohn,

Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Herrera, Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and Batchelor.

Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.

3. Proposition 1A (California High Speed Train System) Connectivity Projects. Mr.

Kutrosky provided the Board with a review of the list of projects to be submitted to

Caltrans for nomination for use of Proposition 1A Funds for purposes of connecting with

the planned California High Speed Train System.

Director Blalock moved adoption of Resolution No. 10-4, In the Matter of Approving the

List of Projects in the Capitol Corridor and Funding Plan to Connect with the Planned

California High Speed Train System. Director Augustine seconded the motion as amended

to edit Exhibit 1, which passed by unanimous voice vote. Ayes: 12 - Directors Holmes,

Franklin, Cohn, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Cabaldon, Souza, Herrera, Blalock, Murray, Augustine,

and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 4 – Directors Chu, Fang, Keller, and Sweet.

4. Security Cameras at Unstaffed Stations Project Contract. Mr. Kutrosky described

background, conditions, needs, and options considered for the agreements necessary to

implement the Capitol Corridor Video Surveillance (VSS) Project.


Director Cabaldon exited the meeting.

Director Blalock moved adoption of Resolution No. 10-5, In the Matter of Authorizing Staff

to Enter into Contract for the Implementation of Security Cameras at Unstaffed Capitol

Corridor Stations. Director Cohn seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice

vote. Ayes: 11 - Directors Holmes, Franklin, Cohn, Dickinson, Nesbitt, Souza, Herrera,

Blalock, Murray, Augustine, and Batchelor. Noes: 0. Absent: 5 – Directors Cabaldon, Chu,

Fang, Keller, and Sweet.

5. Results of December 2009 On Board Surveys. Mr. Kutrosky reviewed the results of the

CCJPA’s December 2009 on-board surveys of customer satisfaction, highlighting the

highest overall rating in the survey’s history despite the impacts of the economic

downturn and reduced ridership and revenue levels.

6. Managing Director’s Report. Mr. Kutrosky advised the Board of the approval of three

of the six Capitol Corridor sponsored projects for Federal American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act funding. He also presented a review of ridership and revenue

performance, and projects under construction/development.

7. Work Completed and 8. Work in Progress. Chair Holmes invited questions or comments

on Items 7 and 8. None were received.

VII. Board Member Reports. Chair Holmes invited Board member reports. Director Cohn

advised the Board of recent meetings in the Central Valley for High Speed Rail and Regional Rail

interests. Director Dickinson noted the potential for marketing opportunities with the upcoming

Amgen Bike Tour of California May 16/17 in Davis and Sacramento. Director Nesbit noted the

Amgen Bike Tour would be accessible by train to Auburn on May 16. Director Augustine

requested information on the Authority’s Sacramento advocates and the apparent lack of

familiarity by members of legislative staff with the CCJPA’s representatives. Director Blalock

inquired if the traditional issues with the coordination of bridge lift interference with schedule

adherence had been resolved. Director Batchelor advised that information from the firm of

Shaw/Yoder will be available through the Managing Director. Director Souza remarked on the

Amgen Bike Tour visits and opportunities presented by the growing visibility of the Tour.

VIII. Public Comment. Chair Holmes invited comment from the public.

IX. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 11:22 a.m. Next Meeting Date: 10:00 a.m., April 21, 2010,

at the City Council Chambers, Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Boulevard, City of Suisun City,

California.

Motion: The CCJPA Board approves the Minutes of the February 17, 2010 meeting.


(Consent) Item V.1

CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY __________

MEMORANDUM

TO: Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board DATE: June 9, 2010

FROM: Dorothy W. Dugger

Executive Director, CCJPA

SUBJECT: LOCAL TAXPAYER, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TRANSPORTATION PROTECTION

ACT OF 2010

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to adopt a resolution of support for the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and

Transportation Protection Act Of 2010, which will be on the November 2, 2010 general ballot.

BACKGROUND

At its February 20, 2009 meeting, in response to a request from California Transit Association (CTA), the

CCJPA Board adopted Resolution 09-2 which supported CTA’s effort to examine the feasibility of a

statewide ballot initiative to protect transit funding. Efforts have advanced and three parties (CTA,

California Alliance for Jobs, and League of California Cities) have been involved in a mega-initiative to

protect transportation, redevelopment and other local services and are asking for support as the parties

attempt to qualify the initiative. A signature collecting effort was completed in April 2010 and over 1.1

million signatures were submitted to qualify the initiative for the November 2, 2010 general election. The

next step requires the parties to submit the final ballot language to the Secretary of State in June 2010.

The CCJPA’s involvement in this initiative is linked through its membership with the CTA. From a

historical perspective, the Public Transportation Account (PTA), which finances the state’s transit capital

and operating obligations, has lost a total of $3 billion in FY 2007-08 and FY 2008-09. Recently, the

“gas tax swap” legislative package was enacted by the Governor in March 2010 and reduces funding to

the PTA by 75% per year through the elimination of the state sales tax on gasoline. To offset this loss of

gas sales tax revenues to transit, state sales tax on diesel fuel was retained and expanded. These sales tax

receipts on diesel fuel are now the sole remaining funding source for state’s transit services including the

Capitol Corridor and the other intercity passenger rail corridors.

Of significant concern to the CCJPA and other state transit agencies is that these new diesel sales tax

revenues are not constitutionally protected and will be subject to raids and diversions as part of the annual

state legislative process. This uncertainty jeopardizes the CCJPA’s ability to plan and implement its

service expansion plans which in turn affects the CCJPA’s applications for current and future federal

High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) capital grants to support the expansion plans.

The intent of the initiative is to provide the constitutional protections for the dedicated diesel sales tax

funds while not imposing any detrimental impact on the State’s General Fund.

RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CCJPA Board adopt a resolution of support for the Local Taxpayer, Public

Safety, and Transportation Protection Act Of 2010, which will be on the November 2, 2010 general

ballot.

Motion: The CCJPB adopts the attached resolution.


BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Support for Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, And

Transportation Protection Act Of 2010 To Be Placed

On The California November 2010 General Election Ballot/ Resolution No. 10-6

WHEREAS, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (“CCJPA”) was formed pursuant to State

law to manage the Capitol Corridor public intercity passenger rail services in Northern California; and

WHEREAS, the CCJPA solely relies on funding from the State of California for operations funding

with a majority of such State funding also providing capital investments; and

WHEREAS, in Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 the Governor of California and the California State

Legislature diverted approximately $3 billion combined from transit programs and placed the funds instead

into the State General Fund; and

WHEREAS, recent enacted legislation by the Governor in March 2010 eliminates, starting in FY

2010-11, the state sales tax on gasoline and retains and expands the state sales tax in diesel fuel to provide

annual funding support for the CCJPA and other local transit agencies; and

WHEREAS, these new diesel sales tax revenues for state transit services are not constitutionally

protected and will be subject to raids and diversions as part of the annual state legislative process; and

WHEREAS, the loss of prior designated state sales tax on gasoline and diesel funds plus the

uncertainty associated with the new diesel sales tax formula jeopardizes the CCJPA’s administrative and

operational funding as well as the ability to secure current and future federal High Speed/Intercity Passenger

Rail capital grants; and

WHEREAS, the voters of the State of California have repeatedly passed measures designed to

preserve and protect transportation funds; and

WHEREAS, the California Transit Association, of which the CCJPA is a member, has joined a

coalition of taxpayers, public safety, local government, transportation, business and labor, seeks to place the

Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act of 2010 before the voters of the State of

California; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the California Transit Association to have the public support of as

many of its Public Transit System member agencies as possible.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board of Directors does hereby support

the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act of 2010 that would preserve and protect

funding for public transit investments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the California Transit

Association.

ACTION: DATE: ATTEST:

Ayes:

_____________________

Noes: Kenneth A. Duron

Secretary

Abstain:


Item V.2 (Consent)


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: AUTOMATED TICKETING/VALIDATION PROJECT: REVISED BUDGET

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to adopt a revised budget for the Automated Ticketing/Validation Project.

BACKGROUND

Pursuant to CCJPA Resolution 09-05 (adopted September18, 2009), the CCJPA Board approved a budget of

$1,750,000 for the CCJPA’s Automated Ticketing/Validation (ATV) Project and staff executed funding and

services agreements to further develop the project. As the ATV project has advanced through the

development process and the pilot phase for conductor field testing and revenue management, certain project

elements require modification, or amendment based on input from the various project team members. Several

recommendations have been made towards improving the revenue reconciliation process on both the handheld

devices and the back-end system, and a request from our project partner to build an in-house quality assurance

(QA) server to update and test software updates prior to full production deployment has been approved.

Meetings with the vendor have resulted in consensus on some of the requested changes. The resulting changes

have increased the total budget by $349,517. Staff has secured $350,000 in FY 10 Proposition 1B Transit

Safety/Security funds to cover this budget increase. Provided below is the revised budget:

Project Budget Revised Budget

Project Element (as of 9/18/09) (as of 6/16/10)

Base 3-Year Agreement (3/08 – 2/11) $960,517 $1,265,517

Option Year 1 (3/11 – 2/12) Included Included

Option Year 2 (3/12 – 7/13) Included Included Vendor TOTAL $960,517 $1,265,517

BART IT (Equipment Purchase and Support) $134,000 $169,000

Initial Project Total $1,094,517 $1,434,517

Project Management and Support $350,000 $465,000

Project Enhancements $305,000 $200,000

Project TOTAL $1,750,000 $2,099,517

Per CCJPA Procurement procedures, any changes in budget for CCJPA projects that exceed $100,000 or 10% of

the total project budget require authorization and approval from the CCJPA Board of Directors. As such, it is

recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the ATV budget that has been revised in conjunction the changes

orders described above.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the revised budget for the Automated Ticketing/Validation

Project and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and

development agreements for the Automated Ticket Validation Project.

Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached resolution.


BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of

Approving a Revised Budget

For the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority

On-Board Automated Ticketing/Validation Project/ Resolution No. 10-7

WHEREAS, the CCJPA Board of Directors adopted Resolution 09-5 at its September 18, 2009 meeting,

which established a budget of $1,750,000 for the CCJPA’s Automated Ticketing/Validation Project

(“Project”) and staff executed funding and services agreements to implement the project; and

WHEREAS, funding sources for the Project included Caltrans Division of Rail and the State Office of

Homeland Security (OHS); and

WHEREAS, the ATV project has advanced through both the initial development phase and pilot program,

and certain project elements require modification, or amendment based on input from the various project team

members; and

WHEREAS, such changes, as approved by CCJPA staff, have increased the total budget by $350,000

including the project enhancement budget, which will be used for future enhancements, as required and

approved; and

WHEREAS, staff has secured $350,000 in FY 10 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds to cover

these cost increases and establish a revised Project Budget, which is described below; and

Project Budget Revised Budget

Project Element (as of 9/18/09) (as of 6/16/10)

Base 3-Year Agreement (3/08 – 2/11) $960,517 $1,265,517

Option Year 1 (3/11 – 2/12) Included Included

Option Year 2 (3/12 – 7/13) Included Included Vendor TOTAL $960,517 $1,265,517

BART IT (Equipment Purchase and Support) $134,000 $169,000

Initial Project Total $1,094,517 $1,434,517

Project Management and Support $350,000 $465,000

Project Enhancements $305,000 $200,000

Project TOTAL $1,750,000 $2,099,517

RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve the revised budget for the Automated

Ticketing/Validation Project and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the

necessary funding and development agreements for the implementation of the Project.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution to

Caltrans Division of Rail and Amtrak. # # #


Ayes:

_____________________


Secretary

Abstain:


Item V.3 (Consent)


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: PASSENGER INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT: REVISED

BUDGET

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to approve a budget increase for the Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) Upgrade

Project.

BACKGROUND

In 2008, CCJPA was awarded $750,000 in FY 08 Prop 1B transit Safety/Security funds from CalEMA to replace

and upgrade the PIDS signs at stations along the corridor, and the CCJPA authorized staff to precede with the

upgrades project pursuant to CCJPA Resolution 08-2. As such, staff entered into agreements with Amtrak to

manage the RFP process and oversee installation.

As the project advanced from design to procurement, unexpected cost increases occurred with the manufacturing of

these signs in accordance with the project team’s design specifications as well as an increase in quantity for these

new signs based on feedback from the passengers. Staff has been able to secure an additional $100,000 in FY09

Prop 1B Transit Safety/Security funds to offset the cost increases, which revises the project budget to $850,000.

Per CCJPA Procurement procedures, any changes in budget for CCJPA projects that exceed $100,000 or 10% of

the total project budget require authorization and approval from the CCJPA Board of Directors. As such, it is

recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the PIDS budget that has been revised in conjunction the changes

orders described above.

Status Update: New four (4) line PIDS signs are installed at 12 stations, with the remaining 4 installations to be

completed by mid June. The software upgrade (Project Phase 2) will be completed within the same timeframe.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the CCJPA Board approve the revised budget of $850,000 for the Passenger

Information Display Sign Upgrade Project and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter

into the necessary funding and development agreements for the Project.



BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of

Approving a Revised Budget

For the Passenger Information Display System Upgrade Project/ Resolution No. 10-8

WHEREAS, the CCJPA installed the Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) in October

2002, which provides real-time train arrival and departure information as well as other service and safety-

related text and audio messages to Capitol Corridor passengers at stations; and

WHEREAS, CCJPA was the first Intercity Passenger Rail agency to install this type of passenger

amenity in Northern California; and

WHEREAS, starting in March 2010, CCJPA began upgrading the existing equipment with larger

signs that can display more information; and

WHEREAS, an initial budget of $750,000 was secured from FY 08 Proposition 1B Transit

Safety/Security funds, which was authorized by the CCJPA Board pursuant to Resolution 08-2; and

WHEREAS, staff entered into agreements with Amtrak to manage the RFP process and oversee

installation by the selected vendor; and

WHEREAS, the project has proceeded from design to procurement, and unexpected cost increases

totaling $100,000 have been incurred due to the design specifications, increased quantities, and input from

the passengers; and

WHEREAS, staff has been able to secure an additional $100,000 in FY09 Proposition 1B Transit

Safety/Security funds to offset the cost increases, revising the project budget to $850,000; and

RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve the revised budget for the Passenger Information

Display Signs Project for an amount not-to-exceed $850,000 and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director

or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and development agreements for the implementation of the

Project.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPA forthwith transmit a copy of this resolution

to Amtrak and Caltrans Division of Rail.

# # #


Ayes:

_____________________


Secretary

Abstain:


Item VI.1


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE 3rd TRACK PROJECT: DESIGN PLANS AND

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to authorize funding and related agreements to advance and complete the environmental

documents and design plans for the Sacramento-Roseville 3rd Track Project.

BACKGROUND

Previously the CTC had programmed in the State Transportation Improvement Program - Interregional

Transportation Improvement Program (STIP-IIP) to the CCJPA $3.53 million for the purposes of a

construction project related to a planned third mainline track between Sacramento and Roseville expanded

Capitol Corridor service between Sacramento and Roseville. This programming has been pushed out each year

due to the funding shortfalls in the STIP. At the time the programming request was made, specifications and

costs for the project required to expand Capitol Corridor service were not fully developed and subsequently,

issues with the State budget delayed the initial programming for these funds. These funds are now available in

FY 2010/11. CCJPA staff, having had the benefit of working with both Union Pacific Railroad and Placer

County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) in the interim time period, has better defined the extent of

the project improvements required to increase service between Sacramento and Roseville. The CCJPA, Staff

Coordinating Group (SCG), and its partners in this effort (PCTPA and the City of Roseville) will use these

funds to prepare design plans and environmental documentation for the planned track and station

improvements required to increase service between Roseville and Sacramento.

CCJPA’s intention is to utilize these funds to develop design plans and complete all the necessary

environmental documentation (both National Environmental Policy Act and California Environmental Quality

Act - NEPA and CEQA, respectively) which is required for the project to become eligible for both Federal and

State construction grants. Once the design/environmental phases are underway, CCJPA intends to apply in FY

2011 for future Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) funding

grants which would be combined with existing State Proposition 1A and Regional Transportation

Improvement Program (RTIP) funds already secured by CCJPA and Placer County, respectively.

The planned track improvements designed would include a third mainline track between Sacramento and

Roseville, including an additional bridge crossing across the American River, and the potential relocation of

the Roseville Station to a location which provides for more fluid passenger and freight rail operations. A

complete public environmental scoping process, as required by NEPA/CEQA, will be required to study

various alternatives, especially concerning the potential relocation of the Roseville Station. A complete

design/environmental phase would be expected to take anywhere from 18-24 months.

RECOMMENDATION

The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter

into agreements necessary to secure funding for and implement the design plans and environmental documents for

the Sacramento – Roseville 3rd Track Project for an amount not-to-exceed $3,530,000.



BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of

Providing Authorization to Obtain Funds

For the Design and Environmental Documentation

For the Sacramento to Roseville Third Track Project Resolution No. 10-9

WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”) approved programming in FY 10-11 of $3.53

million in the 2010 State Transportation Improvement Program (“STIP”) funding for the preparation of design

plans and environmental documentation for the Sacramento-Roseville 3rd

Track Project (“Project”), a project

consistent with CCJPA’s adopted Vision Plan (2005); and

WHEREAS, CCJPA staff has consulted with the CCJPA Staff Coordinating Group (“SCG”), its partners

Union Pacific Railroad (“UPRR”), Placer Country Transportation Planning Agency (“PCTPA”), and the City of

Roseville to prepare the design plans and environmental documentation that would support the construction of the

Project; and

WHEREAS, CCJPA staff will utilize these funds with UPRR to design the Sacramento-Roseville 3rd

Main

Track Project and the CCJPA will prepare environmental documentation for the project; and

RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby authorizes the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee

to enter into the necessary funding and related agreements to secure the CCJPA’s share of the funding for

an amount not-to-exceed $3,530,000 and to prepare the design and environmental phases for the

Sacramento – Roseville 3rd

Track Project;


to the CTC, UPRR, PCTPA, the City of Roseville, and Caltrans.

# # #


Ayes:

_____________________


Secretary

Abstain:


Item VI.2


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: REINVESTMENT OF COST SAVINGS FROM BAHIA CROSSOVER AND EMERYVILLE

TRACK PROJECTS

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to authorize reinvesting cost savings from the (1) Bahia-Benicia Crossover project towards a

Track Improvement Program (Capitalized Maintenance) and (2) Emeryville Track Project for implementation of the

CCJPA’s Wireless Network Project.

BACKGROUND

Cost Savings from the Bahia-Benicia Crossover Project:

The CCJPA was awarded two (2) funding grants (Bay-Area Regional Measure 2-$2.75 million; and State

Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds - $4.75 million) totaling $7.5 million to complete the Bahia-Benicia

Crossover project. Based upon the completion of the Bahia-Benicia Crossover Project in late April 2010 (including

the typical subsequent 3-month project closeout invoicing process from the Union Pacific Railroad - UPRR), the

CCJPA anticipates at least $3.5 million in remaining unexpended Prop 1B Intercity Rail Account funds. While

reinvestment of these funds requires approval from the California Transportation Commission (CTC), in

consultation with the CCJPA Staff Coordinating Group (SCG), the CCJPA would like to reinvest these remaining

funds as follows:

1. $2.5 million for CCJPA’s Track Improvement Program of the existing track system: This program will

supplement the incremental maintenance of way payments provided to UPRR through the Amtrak-derived formula

currently funded in the CCJPA/Amtrak operating agreement. Components of this CCJPA effort are above and

beyond current Amtrak formula-based railroad maintenance payments and include: replacement of switches;

upgrades of signal equipment; extended track surfacing; and other track infrastructure upgrades. The benefits of

these investments include: elimination of slow orders; reduced interference/delays from unscheduled maintenance

from track crews; and improved ride quality. The UPRR dispatchers will have an expanded ability to manage and

control train movements along the route, producing a more fluid railroad operation and improved service reliability.

This capital work, if funded with the cost savings, would allow CCJPA to continue the current track

improvement/capitalized maintenance program which is nearly depleted of capital funding and will allow CCJPA

to maintain the above 90% on-time-performance which has maintained ridership and revenue levels and high

customer satisfaction during an economic downturn.

2. The remaining $1.0 million will be provided to Caltrans Rail for its discretion for use on the San Joaquin and/or

Pacific Surfliner intercity passenger trains.

Cost Savings from the Emeryville Track Project:

The CCJPA was awarded a $10 million grant in State Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funding to complete

the Emeryville Track Project. Based on the completion of the project (on June 6, 2010), the CCJPA anticipates at

least $5 million in remaining unexpended Prop 1B Intercity Rail Account funds will be available after final invoices

are received. While reinvestment of these funds requires approval from the California Transportation Commission

(CTC), in consultation with the CCJPA Staff Coordinating Group (SCG), and Caltrans Rail staff, the CCJPA would

like to reinvest these remaining funds to implement an on-train wireless network system for the Northern California

Intercity Passenger Rail fleet assigned to the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin trains.


The CCJPA has been pursuing a wireless network system for some time and been involved in extensive testing,

evaluation of business models, and even released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in May 2009. While responses

to the RFQ and a final means of procurement were being evaluated, the CCJPA became aware that Amtrak was

about to pursue a national procurement process. To ensure a consistent national wireless network standard platform,

Amtrak has welcomed CCJPA’s assistance in going through the national procurement process which is now in its

final phases. The ability to work under a task order through Amtrak’s national wireless network program will

coincide when the final billing for the Emeryville Track Project should be completed in Fall 2010. At that point,

presuming CTC approves the reprogramming of the Emeryville Track Project cost savings, the CCJPA would enter

into a contract with Amtrak and, in turn, Amtrak’s selected vendor would begin the process of configuring and

installing a wireless network on the Northern California Fleet. This wireless network would also ensure that the San

Joaquins are also equipped with the same wireless network service. A complete installation will take upwards of

seven months due to the maintenance cycles and availability of the fleet for installation. The wireless network will

serve as a platform for not only implementing passenger internet access but also for future operational applications

which will utilize the communications network.

RECOMMENDATION

The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the transfer of cost savings from: (1) the Bahia-Benicia

Crossover project to continue a program of track improvements along the Capitol Corridor route; and (2) the

Emeryville Track Project to implement a wireless network on the Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail fleet

assigned to the Capitol Corridor trains (which includes the same fleet as the San Joaquin trains).

Motion: The CCJPB adopts the two attached resolutions.


BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of

Providing Authorization to Reprogram

Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account Cost Savings

From Bahia-Benicia Crossover Project

To the Capitol Corridor Track Improvement Program/ Resolution No. 10-10

WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”) approved allocation of $4.75

million in State Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds for the Bahia-Benicia Crossover project

(“Project”) out of a total budget of $7.50 million with the remaining $2.75 million being Bay Area

Regional Measure 2 funding; and

WHEREAS, this Project has been completed and is awaiting final invoices and is expected to yield a

cost savings of $3.5 million in Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds; and

WHEREAS, the CCJPA seeks to reinvest $2.5 million of these cost savings to implement Track

Improvement Program with the remaining $1 million in cost savings to be available for the Caltrans Rail

to be used at its discretion for the San Joaquin and/or Pacific Surfliner trains; and

WHEREAS, funding CCJPA’s Track Improvement Program would allow CCJPA to continue the

current track upgrades that is nearly depleted of prior capital funding and which has allowed the CCJPA

to exceed its 90% on-time performance standard and maintain high ridership, revenue, and customer

satisfaction levels during the economic downturn; and

RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby requests that CTC to reprogram the $2.5 million of the

$3.5 million in cost savings Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account accrued from the Bahia-Benicia

Crossover Project to the CCJPA Track Improvement Program; and

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, should the CTC take action to reprogram these cost savings

to the CCJPA Track Improvement Program, the CCJPA Board hereby authorizes the CCJPA Executive

Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and related agreements to implement the

CCJPA’s Track Improvement Program for an amount not-to-exceed the reprogrammed amount of funds;


to the CTC and Caltrans.

# # #


Ayes:

_____________________


Secretary

Abstain:


BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of

Providing Authorization to Reprogram

Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account Cost Savings

From Emeryville Station Track Project

To the Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail Wireless Network Program/ Resolution No. 10-11

WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”) approved allocation of $10 million

in State Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds for the Emeryville Track project (“Project”); and

WHEREAS, this Project is complete and is expected to yield a cost savings of approximately $5

million in Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account funds; and

WHEREAS, CCJPA seeks to reinvest such cost savings towards the installation of a wireless on-train

network which would function on both the Capitol Corridor and the San Joaquins Intercity Passenger Rail

services; and

WHEREAS, CCJPA has been and continues to be directly involved with Amtrak’s national

procurement to select a wireless network vendor who can, once selected, install a wireless network on the

Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail fleet assigned to the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquins trains;

and

RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby requests that CTC reprogram the $5 million in cost

savings Proposition 1B Intercity Rail Account accrued from the Emeryville Track Project to install a

wireless network on the Northern California intercity passenger rail fleet assigned to the Capitol Corridor

and San Joaquin trains; and

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, should the CTC take action to reprogram these cost savings

to the Northern California Intercity Passenger Rail Wireless Network Program, the CCJPA Board hereby

authorizes the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and related

agreements to implement the CCJPA’s share of the Wireless Network Program for an amount not-to-

exceed the reprogrammed amount of funds;


to the CTC, Amtrak, and Caltrans.

# # #


Ayes:

_____________________


Secretary

Abstain:


Item VI.3


MEMORANDUM



SUBJECT: CCJPA FY 10-11 GENERAL ADVERTISING CONTRACT

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to authorize staff to enter into the necessary agreements to develop and implement the

Capitol Corridor advertising program for FY 10-11 (July 2010 – June 2011).

BACKGROUND

As part of its marketing program for FY 10-11, the CCJPA plans to retain the services of advertising and

marketing agencies to support the CCJPA’s FY 10-11 marketing plan. In the past, CCJPA retained an advertising

agency to assist with specific campaigns such as these, as well as general market advertising to reach a wider

audience. For current fiscal year (FY 09-10) CCJPA engaged in a competitive bid process and retained an

advertising agency for support of the Kids Ride Free on Weekends and Seniors Ride Half-Off Midweek

campaigns.

For FY 10-11, staff is seeking authorization to get a head start on securing a general advertising contract. Staff

will only enter into a contract once the FY 10-11 state budget has been enacted and an allocation funding letter has

been transmitted to the CCJPA. To that end, staff intends to maximize cost efficiencies and workflow production

and will retain an advertising agency to develop new creative and lead campaign efforts for general market

advertising during the summer months prior to the September 15, 2010 CCJPA Board meeting. This pre-

approved spending authorization will allow the CCJPA to continue its advertising and marketing promotions

during the busy summer months. The budget is expected to be a maximum of $500,000 which will include full

advertising agency services such as creative development, media recommendations and purchasing, and campaign

oversight.

Upon authorization by the CCJPA Board, the plan is to have staff draft a Request for Proposal (RFP) and seek out

competitive bids for the work. A contract with the selected vendor will only occur once the CCJPA has received a

FY 10-11 State funding allocation from Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H).

Because the budget for the FY 10-11 Advertising contract exceeds $100,000, pursuant to the rules and regulations

of the CCJPA, staff seeks authorization from the CCJPA Board to proceed.

As usual, staff will provide periodic updates on the FY 10-11 marketing program (including promotions,

campaigns, public informational items, et al).

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the CCJPA Board authorize staff to proceed with a Request for Proposals for advertising

services for an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 to support the Capitol Corridor’s FY 10-11 Advertising program,

and to enter into any related agreements for advertising activities to support the program, subject to the allocation

of State funds to support the CCJPA FY 10-11 budget.

Motion: The CCJPA Board adopts the attached resolution.


BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of

Authorizing Staff to Enter into Contract

For Advertising Services to Support

The Capitol Corridor FY 10-11 General Advertising Program / Resolution No. 10-12

WHEREAS, the CCJPA has identified the need for a general market advertising program and new

creative assets (“Program”) for FY 10-11, the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the Program will promote travel aboard trains with available capacity; and

WHEREAS, the CCJPA seeks to be proactive and begin the process of retaining the services of a full-

service advertising agency to oversee and execute all aspects of the Program; and

WHEREAS, the CCJPA has identified a budget of $500,000 for the Program and will seek out advertising

proposals in a competitive bid process in accordance with CCJPA procurement procedures; and

WHEREAS, the CCJPA will only enter into a contract with the selected vendor when the CCJPA receives

the FY 10-11 State funding allocation from Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H).

RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve the FY 10-11 Program budget of an amount not to

exceed $500,000;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CCJPB hereby authorizes the Executive Director or her

designee to enter into an agreement with an advertising agency to oversee the FY 10-11 Program, to raise the

awareness of the Capitol Corridor Service and grow ridership, subject to the CCJPA’s receipt of the FY 10-11

State funding allocation from Business, Transportation and Housing Agency (BT&H).

# # #


Ayes:

_____________________


Secretary

Abstain:


Item VI.4


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: PROPOSITION 1B – FY 10 TRANSIT SAFETY/SECURITY INTERCITY PASSENGER/

COMMUTER RAIL PROJECTS

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to adopt the governing body resolution as part of securing funds from the FY 10

Proposition 1B California Transit Security Grant Program – Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail Account.

BACKGROUND

Proposition 1B, passed by the state’s voters in November 2006, includes $1 billion from the Transit Security

and Safety Account. Within this account, $150 million (15%) was set aside for the state’s intercity passenger

rail system plus two commuter rail services (Metrolink in Southern California and Altamont Commuter

Express (ACE)). The enactment of the State Budget Act of FY 2009-10 provides an appropriation of $101

million for transit security (similar to the appropriation for FY 09). Of the total amount, $15 million is

available in FY 10 to be allocated by the State Office of Homeland Security (OHS) to the California Transit

Security Grant Program - Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail (CTSGP-IPCR) for transit security/safety and

disaster preparedness.

In collaboration with the other four services in the CTSGP-IPCR (Southern California Regional Rail Authority

(SCRRA)/Metrolink, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC)/ACE, and Caltrans/San Joaquins and

Pacific Surfliner), the funding split developed for FY 09 was applied to the FY 10 appropriation, and an

additional $163,781 was made available to CCJPA which will be applied towards the installation of fencing

and signage along the right of way and at Capitol Corridor stations. This provides the CCJPA with a FY 10

budget of $2,063,781, which will be used for the following eligible projects:

A. Capitol Corridor Automated Ticket Validation (ATV) Project – $350,000 (Also referenced in the Consent Item V.2)

B. Installation of Fencing and Signage along Right of Way and at Capitol Corridor Stations– $563,781

C. Capitol Corridor Security Operations Command Center – $600,000 (Reinstated from prior year)

D. Security Camera Installation at Capitol Corridor Stations – $350,000 (Approved at 2/17/ 2010 CCJPA Board meeting)

E. Wireless Network Development for Capitol Corridor Intercity Passenger Rail Service – $200,000

As part of the guidelines for the CTSGP-IPCR, CalEMA requires that each agency adopt a governing body

resolution identifying the officials from each agency that can be authorized to act on behalf of the agency to

receive the transit security funds from OHS.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the CCJPA Board adopt the governing body resolution as part of securing funds from the

California Emergency Management Agency for the FY 10 Proposition 1B California Transit Security Grant

Program – Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail Account.



BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of

Providing Authorization to Obtain FY10 Funds

From the State of California Emergency Management Agency Resolution No. 10-13

WHEREAS, Proposition 1B (“Prop 1B”), titled the “Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality,

and Port Security Bond Act of 2006,” was passed by the state’s voters on November 7, 2006 and provides

$19.925B in general obligation bonds that will become available through annual enactment by the

Legislature for improvements to the state’s transportation network; and

WHEREAS, one of those funding accounts established in Proposition 1B was $1 billion from the

Transit Security and Safety Account, of which, $150 million was set aside for the state’s intercity

passenger rail system and Metrolink commuter trains in Southern California and Altamont Commuter

Express (ACE) trains in Northern California; and

WHEREAS, these Prop 1B transit safety and security funds for intercity passenger and commuter rail

trains have been named “California Transit Security Grant Program - Intercity Passenger/Commuter Rail”

(“CTSGP-IPCR”) and are to allocated by California Emergency Management Agency (“CalEMA”); and

WHEREAS, CCJPA has developed a list of eligible projects for the Capitol Corridor for its share of

FY 2009-10 appropriations of $2,063,781 from CalEMA listed below:

Capitol Corridor Automated Ticket Validation (ATV) Project – $350,000

Installation of Fencing and Signage along Right of Way and at Capitol Corridor Stations– $563,781

Capitol Corridor Security Operations Command Center – $600,000

Security Camera Installation at Capitol Corridor Stations – $350,000

Wireless Network Development for Capitol Corridor Intercity Passenger Rail Service – $200,000

WHEREAS, CalEMA requires that the governing body of each recipient agency adopt a resolution

authorizing the person or persons who may enter into agreements with CalEMA on behalf of the

governing body; and

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority that the

Executive Director or Managing Director are hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, a public entity established under the laws of the State of

California, any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance provided by the

Governor’s Office of Homeland Security.

Certification

I, Kenneth A. Duron, duly appointed and Secretary of the Board of Directors do hereby certify that the

above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Board of Directors of the

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority on the day of , 2010

_____________________________________

Signature Date


Item V1.5


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: SAN FRANCISCO FERRY BUILDING SECURITY CAMERA PROJECT

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to authorize funding and related agreements with Amtrak to install security cameras at

the Ferry Building Bus Station located in San Francisco.

BACKGROUND

In an effort to improve the safety and security for our passengers, the CCJPA, working with Amtrak, has

identified the need to install a video surveillance system at the San Francisco Ferry Building Bus Station.

The surveillance system will provide station agents the ability to monitor the surrounding areas for safety

and can also show them when buses are arriving or departing without the agent leaving the counter.

The surveillance system will consist of several cameras using a wired solution (T1, DSL) to deliver digital

images to an onsite digital video recorder (DVR). If an incident were to occur, digital video footage of the

incident would be available to review both onsite as well as via remote access, and if necessary,

physically retrieved from the DVR. It is anticipated that within two years time, these digital images will

be fed directly (in real time) to equipment and personnel at a Security Operations Center (at a located to

be determined).

CCJPA’s funding commitment for this project is $150,000, which is available via FY08 Prop1B Transit

Safety/Security Funds provided through the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA).

CCJPA can fund this project directly through Amtrak, which currently has an open contract with a system

integrator installing surveillance equipment at other Amtrak-staffed stations along the San Joaquin

Corridor. Once funding authorization has been provided to Amtrak, project completion can occur within a

6-9 month timeframe.

RECOMMENDATION

The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee

enter into agreements with Amtrak to install video surveillance equipment at the San Francisco Ferry

Building Station for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.



BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of

Providing Authorization for the

Installation of Security Cameras at the San Francisco Ferry Building/ Resolution No. 10-14

WHEREAS, the CCJPA and Amtrak have identified a need for increased security at the Ferry

Building Station in San Francisco; and

WHEREAS, the installation of a security camera system at the San Francisco Ferry Building Station

(“Project’) will meet the objective of increased security for passengers, equipment and facilities alike; and

WHEREAS, the CCJPA has secured $150,000 in FY08 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds

from the California Emergency Management Agency funds for the installation of the Project; and

WHEREAS, staff, upon authorization, will enter into agreements with Amtrak to manage the RFP

process and oversee installation of the Project by the selected vendor; and

RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve a budget of $150,000 for the installation of the Project and authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and

development agreements for the implementation of the Project.


to Amtrak, and Caltrans Division of Rail.

# # #


Ayes:

_____________________


Secretary

Abstain:


Item V1.6


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: SECURITY LIGHTING FOR MARTINEZ STATION OVERFLOW CITY PARKING

LOTS

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to authorize funding and secure agreements with the City of Martinez to provide

security lighting and related upgrades at City-owned parking lots that will be used by passengers accessing

the Martinez Station.

BACKGROUND

CCJPA staff is currently working with the City of Martinez (“the City”) to secure overflow parking for

patrons at Martinez Station. Parking at Martinez Station is often challenging for patrons as the regular lot

quickly fills to capacity by 7AM on most days. Patrons are often required to find parking at risk to

personal safety and private property alike. The nearest available parking is the East Bay Parks District lot,

which is not adequately lit, nor patrolled. In addition, any patrons not able to retrieve their vehicles prior

to 10PM nightly are subject to citation and vehicle removal by the East Bay Parks District that wishes to

discourage loitering on park property after hours.

The City of Martinez has several surface parking lots that are currently available to the Martinez public

for general use parking. The City has identified two (2) parking lots adjacent to the Regional Parks:

bocce facility and baseball diamond areas. These lots are within 1000 feet of Martinez Station and

comprise a total of forty-five (45) spaces, with adequate walkways connecting parking areas with the train

station. In addition, patrons will be able to park overnight without risk of citation or vehicle removal, and

the Martinez Police Department will patrol the areas regularly.

CCJPA has secured $100,000 in FY08 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Funds allocated by the

California Emergency Management Agency (“CalEMA”) and will assist the City of Martinez in the

installation of lighting and pavement striping and related upgrades at these two City-owned parking lots.

CCJPA will also work with Amtrak to install adequate signage directing patrons both to and from the

overflow parking locations.

Upon receiving authorization and approval to enter into contracts with the City of Martinez, it is

anticipated that all work can be completed within a six-month (6) timeframe.

RECOMMENDATION

The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to

enter into agreements with the City of Martinez for an amount not-to-exceed $100,000 to install security

lighting and related upgrades at City-owned overflow parking lots for use by passengers accessing the

Martinez Station.



BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of


Security Lighting and Related Upgrades at Overflow Parking Lots

For Passengers Accessing the Martinez Train Station/ Resolution No. 10-15

WHEREAS, the parking at Martinez Station is utilized to capacity, and additional parking in the area

is secured at risk to personal safety and private property; and

WHEREAS, the City of Martinez has identified two parking lots that can be used as overflow parking

for the train station and have adequate walkways connecting these parking areas with the train station;

WHEREAS, such supplemental parking lots will allow passengers to park overnight without risk of

citation or vehicle removal and such lots will routinely be patrolled by the City of Martinez Police

Department; and

WHEREAS, CCJPA has secured $100,000 in FY08 Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Funds

allocated by the California Emergency Management Agency; and

WHEREAS, CCJPA will use these funds to enter into an agreement with the City of Martinez to

install lighting and pavement striping and related upgrades at these two City-owned parking lots; and

RESOLVED, that the CCJPA Board hereby authorizes the CCJPA Executive Director or her

designee to enter into the necessary funding and related agreements with the City of Martinez for an

amount not-to-exceed $100,000 to install security lighting related upgrades at City-owned overflow parking

lots for use by passengers accessing the Martinez Station; and


to Amtrak, Caltrans Division of Rail and the City of Martinez.

# # #


Ayes:

_____________________


Secretary

Abstain:


Item V1.7


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: SECURITY FENCING FOR THE OAKLAND-JACK LONDON SQUARE STATION

PURPOSE

For the CCJPA Board to authorize funding and related agreements to implement fencing and other security

improvement measures at or around the Oakland-Jack London Square Station.

BACKGROUND

A working group has been established consisting of CCJPA staff, Amtrak, the Port/City of Oakland,

Union Pacific Railroad, and Caltrans Rail to improve safety and security for patrons using the Oakland-

Jack London Square (JLS) Station. Currently a cyclone fence (approximately 1700 feet in length) runs

along the Embarcadero West opposite the Jack London Station in Oakland and is continually in disrepair.

Upon replacement and repair, it has been repeatedly damaged. This damage to the fence has occurred

over the years, and in several areas the fence is currently missing sections or laid flat on the ground.

Trespassers routinely enter the railroad right of way where the fence has been compromised, crossing live

tracks to access the platform or train station and areas of business or residence on the other (east) side of

the JLS Station. This constitutes a significant public safety issue and action is required immediately to

maintain safety and security at Jack London Station and to avoid disruptions to train (passenger and

freight) service from such trespassing actions.

As part of the working group’s duties, the CCJPA has secured $250,000 in available FY08 and FY09

Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security funds provided through the California Emergency Management

Agency (CalEMA) to finance security improvements at the JLS Station, including the installation of more

durable, hardened security fencing. In addition, surveillance equipment will be installed on the platform

and the overhead walkway adjacent to the station so as to monitor any vehicle intrusion or trespasser

activity along the railroad right of way.

RECOMMENDATION

The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director or her designee to

enter into agreements to install implement fencing and other security improvement measures at or around the

Oakland-Jack London Square Station for an amount not-to-exceed $250,000.



BEFORE THE


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In the Matter of


Installation of Fencing and Other Security Improvement Measures

at the Oakland Jack London Square Station/ Resolution No. 10-16

WHEREAS, the current cyclone fence of approximate length of 1700 feet along the Embarcadero

West opposite the Oakland-Jack London Station (“Station”) has been in disrepair; and

WHEREAS, upon replacement and repair, it has been repeatedly damaged; and

WHEREAS, the damage to the fence has resulted in missing sections where trespassers routinely

enter the railroad right of way to access the platform or Station or businesses or residences on the other

side of the Station; and

WHEREAS, such unauthorized crossings constitute a significant public safety issue and action is

required immediately to maintain safety and security at Station and to avoid disruptions to passenger and

freight train service from such trespassing actions; and

WHEREAS, a working group has been established consisting of CCJPA staff, Amtrak, the Port/City

of Oakland, Union Pacific Railroad, and Caltrans Rail to address these safety and security issues at the

Station; and

WHEREAS, installing more durable fencing, surveillance equipment and other security measures

will also serve to enhance safety and security in the area,

WHEREAS, the CCJPA has secured $250,000 in FY08 and FY09 Proposition 1B Transit

Safety/Security funds provided through the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) to

finance such security improvements at the Station; and

RESOLVED, that the CCJPB does hereby approve a budget of $250,000 for the installation of fencing

and other security measures at the Oakland-Jack London Square Station and authorize the CCJPA Executive

Director or her designee to enter into the necessary funding and development agreements for the

implementation of such security measures.


to Amtrak, Caltrans Division of Rail, Union Pacific Railroad and the City of Oakland.

# # #


Ayes:

_____________________


Secretary

Abstain:


Item VI.8


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

PURPOSE

To provide the CCJPA Board with an overview of the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol Corridor

Service.

BACKGROUND

Legislative Matters

State Legislative Matters

Gas Tax Swap and FY 2010-11 Budget May Revise

On March 22, 2010 the Governor signed three interrelated bills (ABx8 6, ABx8 9, and SB 70), which

included the Assembly’s plan to retain the current diesel sales tax rate (4.75%) and increase it by 1.75%

for a new rate of 6.50%. These enhanced diesel sales tax revenues would be deposited into the Public

Transportation Account (PTA) and provide a steady stream of funds to local transit agencies and fully-

fund the annual costs for the Capitol Corridor and other state Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) services

starting in FY 2012-13 (operations, staffing, marketing, and equipment renovations). This enacted

legislation will provide the CA IPR Program with operating funds for existing service levels plus planned

service expansions. Capital funding for the CA IPR Program from the state will be provided from prior

voter-approved propositions (1A-High Speed Rail and 1B-Infrastructure) plus limited annual

programming from a reduced State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) due to the enactment of

gas tax swap legislative package. Just as importantly, now California meets the key mandates for the

FRA's FY2010 and future capital grants: (1) a commitment of state operating funds to support any current

or future IPR services and (2) at least a 20% non-federal match via state funds from propositions 1A and

1B and/or the STIP.

On May 14, 2010, the Governor released his May Revision to the 2010-11 State Budget with an estimated

budget gap of $19.1 billion, comprised of current year/FY 09-10 shortfall of $7.7 billion plus a budget

year/FY 10-11 shortfall of $10.2 billion and a modest reserve of $1.2 billion. With respect to the State’s

IPR operations, a $129 million appropriation is expected from the built-up balance in the PTA for FY 10-

11. (A similar amount of operating funds is expected for the CA IPR Program in FY 11-12.)

NOTE: Beginning in FY 12-13, 25% of the revenues from the expanded diesel sales tax in the PTA will

be appropriated to the CA IPR Program as well as other traditional PTA expenditures (CPUC, CTC, ITS).

Non-Article XIX funds which are derived from the sale of documents and miscellaneous services to the

public were also dedicated to the IPR to ensure full funding. The May Revise proposes to transfer the

$72.2 million of Non-Article XIX funds that have materialized for FY 10-11 from the Motor Vehicle

Account to the General Fund. This should not have an impact on the IPR in the FY 10-11 budget year.


SB 409 (Ducheny) – Department of Railroads [CCJPA POSITION- SUPPORT]

This bill as amended will require the High Speed Rail Authority to prepare a 5-year Strategic Rail

Connectivity Plan, which will identify improved linkages within the passenger rail system. The first plan

will be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by September 1, 2011 and every 5

years afterwards.

CCJPA sent a letter to the author seeking amendments to make the Connectivity Plan an element of the

state's comprehensive transportation planning and programming process, known as the State

Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The letter requests that the term of the connectivity plan be

maintained at 5 years but that it should be updated every 2 years to be synchronized with the STIP, which

will then be incorporated into the State’s Rail Plan. The author has not responded directly to the CCJPA

regarding this letter.

Status: Amended in Senate on January 26, 2010.

Federal Legislation

FFY2011 Appropriations

A joint letter from the California Intercity Passenger Rail Agencies was sent to the House of

Representatives Appropriations Committee requesting funding levels in the upcoming federal year

(FY2011) for various high speed and intercity passenger rail (HSIPR) efforts. Noteworthy were the

following requests: at a minimum match the $2.5 billion set forth in the FY2010 appropriations for the FRA’s

HSIPR capital grants program; expand on the $50 million FY2010 appropriation for the Positive Train Control

(PTC) with a request of $100 million; support for an Amtrak FY2011 appropriation of $2.2 billion; and build

upon the $2 million in FY2010 for the next generation intercity passenger rail equipment effort with $1

million for FY2011.

Amtrak Board Nominations

There have been no hearings in the Senate to take up the current White House nominations to fill three of

the four vacancies on the 9-member Amtrak Board (Jeffrey R. Moreland of Texas, Anthony R. Coscia of

New Jersey, and Albert DiClemente of Delaware). These current 5 Amtrak Board members plus these

nominees all have one commonality – none of them are from California, home to 20% of all Amtrak

passengers. CCJPA staff is working with other California IPR agencies to see what can be done to fill

this last vacancy with an individual from California who has experience in passenger rail service.

American Power Act and Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Om May 12, 2010, Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) released their long-

awaited climate change and energy draft legislation, “the American Power Act” (APA). The discussion

draft was released without the endorsement of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), the third member of their

collaborative effort to develop a bipartisan climate bill. A significant portion of the revenue generated

from the APA would come directly from fees imposed on the production of motor fuels. These fees

would likely be passed onto consumers at the gas pump, having the same impact on fuel prices as an

increase in the motor fuels user fee, or gas tax. The APA bill will accrue a minimum of $19.5 billion

annually from these fees, of which only $6.25 billion would be invested in transportation. This means

only 23% of revenue generated from pollution fees on gasoline and diesel would be directed towards

transportation investments – not an equitable and fair distribution of fees collected from transportation

users. Such fees today are deposited directly into the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for highway and transit

investments. APTA and other transportation organizations are advocating that 100% of revenue

generated from new fees on motor fuels in the bill should be returned to the transportation sector and

invested under a multi-year authorization bill. To read the coalition’s letter, click here.

Specifically, the legislation provides for the following:

• One-third of emissions allowances capped at $2.5 billion per year will be deposited into the

Highway Trust Fund (HTF).

http://www.mmsend54.com/ls.cfm?r=69679380&sid=9529489&m=1010540&u=APTA&s=http://www.apta.com/gap/letters/2010/Pages/100401_kerrygrahamandlieberman.aspx?Site=MyAPTA


• One-third of emissions allowances capped at $1.875 billion per year will be distributed by the

Secretary of Transportation for competitive grant funding to continue the Transportation

Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program created by the American Recovery

and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

• One-third of emissions allowances capped at $1.875 billion per year will be distributed by the

Secretary of Transportation for state and local investments in transportation greenhouse gas

emission reduction programs.

• Requires states and cities to evaluate carbon pollution and set reduction targets when developing

transportation plans.

The amounts allocated for surface transportation are far short of the levels that would be required to

finance a new authorization bill, and represent a small percentage of the actual revenues derived from the

production of motor fuels. In addition, the $2.5 billion annual allocation to the HTF is not enough money

to keep either the Highway or Mass Transit Accounts solvent, nor does the bill contain any language

regarding transit formula dollars.

The controversy surrounding the APA bill has pushed Congressman Oberstar’s (Chair of House

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) proposal for authorizing the next surface transportation

funding even farther back. Of particular importance is the committee’s recommendation of $50B in

capital grants for high speed and intercity passenger trains.

RECOMMENDATION

The SCG recommends that the CCJPA Board authorize the CCJPA Executive Director to submit a

letter(s) of support or opposition for actions relating to the proposed legislative matters affecting Capitol

Corridor Service, including modifications as provided by the CCJPA Board.


Item V1.9


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAINS TO SALINAS [TRANSPORTATION

AGENCY OF MONTEREY COUNTY PROPOSAL]

PURPOSE

To provide the CCJPA Board with an overview and update on discussions with the Transportation Agency of

Monterey County (TAMC) proposal to extend Capitol Corridor trains to Salinas.

BACKGROUND

As part of their efforts to provide a transportation alternative for its residents traveling to the Silicon

Valley and beyond, TAMC has been evaluating the extension of Caltrain service from Gilroy to Salinas

for business travelers going to the Silicon Valley. Due to capacity constraints at Caltrain, TAMC has

approached CCJPA staff to see if we are interested in extending the Capitol Corridor trains from San Jose

to Salinas.

At the direction of the CCJPA Board at its February 17, 2010 meeting, staff met TAMC to get a better

understanding of their plans to expand Capitol Corridor train service to /from Salinas, located 67 miles

south of San Jose. Items discussed included institutional authority, operating and rolling stock

requirements as well as funding challenges and opportunities. Provided below is a brief summary of the

meeting and subsequent developments.

Proposed Service Plan

The proposal would be to operate from two or three trains from Salinas in the morning to San Jose and

points beyond to Sacramento with return service in the late afternoon and evenings with the trains laying

over night at Salinas. In addition, there could be Capitol Corridor trains serving mid-day hours and

weekend service. In addition to stopping at the San Jose-Diridon Station, new stations would be available

at Castroville and Watsonville. Capitol Corridor service would be introduced to Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and

Tamien (Caltrain/VTA LRT) stations. TAMC, as the project sponsor, has completed a draft state

Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and is preparing a draft Environmental Impact Statement to meet

federal funding requirements for this project.

One of the requirements for TAMC is to secure the additional trainsets (locomotives and passenger rail

cars) that will be required to initiate the service to Salinas and would include the storage space for these

added trainsets in Salinas.

TAMC presented a series potential station design drawings for this service at which point CCJPA staff

provided the CCJPA station criteria and requirements (such as grade-separated “island” center platform,

ticket vending machines, security cameras, electronic message signs) in order for Capitol Corridor trains

to serve these proposed stations.


Agency Coordination

Amtrak, as the contract operator for the Capitol Corridor trains, will be invited to participate at future

meetings to assist in developing train schedules, service development/operating plans,

ridership/revenue/operating cost estimates. CCJPA and TAMC staff will also need to coordinate the

planning for this extension with Caltrain, VTA, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), Caltrans Rail, and other

agencies.

TAMC, as project sponsor, will be responsible for identifying the necessary track infrastructure

improvements with the track owners, Caltrain and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). The CCJPA will

be a member of the project team to support the TAMC in its discussions.

Funding and Institutional Arrangements

There is wide range of opportunities and challenges in identifying the funding sources and governance of

the Capitol Corridor extension to Salinas. As Capitol Corridor trains, these Salinas trains would be part of

the state’s intercity passenger (IPR) network and Caltrans Division of Rail would need to be included in

any financing discussions. The feasibility of securing Public Transportation Account (PTA) and State

Transportation Improvement Program – Interregional Improvement Program (STIP-IIP) would need to be

examined to finance the Salinas train operating (incremental) expenses and capital investments.

The policy oversight and governance of these extended Capitol Corridor trains would need to be

evaluated. These trains would extend into Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, which are beyond the

current legislative jurisdiction of the CCJPA Board.

CCJPA Board Discussion

As can be seen, these discussions are only in the initial stages and there is plenty of work before TAMC

and the CCJPA if the parties agree to pursue an extension of Capitol Corridor train service to/from

Salinas. To that end, staff is seeking questions or direction from the CCJPA Board on this item.

It should be noted that staff was involved in a similar effort five years ago to evaluate the extension of

Capitol Corridor trains to/from Reno. This study did not progress forward for two primary reasons: (1)

the UPRR could not accommodate any additional passenger trains over the Donner Pass; and (2) the

CCJPA Board wanted to have another agency rather than the CCJPA be the project sponsor so as not to

divert CCJPA staff resources from implementing the service objectives between Auburn and San Jose

pursuant to the CCJPA Board’s Vision Plan.

RECOMMENDATION

For discussion.


Item V1.10

Date: 9 June 2010

From: David B. Kutrosky

To: CCJPA Board

Subject: Managing Director’s Report – June 2010

TO BE DEVELOPED UPON RECEIPT OF

AMTRAK MAY 2010 RIDERSHIP/REVENUE REPORTS

AND SENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER


Item VI.11


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: WORK COMPLETED (June 16, 2010 Meeting)

PURPOSE

To provide a report on work completed up to the June 16, 2010 CCJPA Board meeting.

BACKGROUND The following is a report on recently completed work:

a. CCJPA FY 2010-11 – FY 2011-12 Business Plan Update. Pursuant to CCJPA Resolution 10-2, the

CCJPA Board adopted the FY 2010-11 – FY 2011-12 Business Plan Update at its February 17, 2010

meeting. After making some minor editorial revisions, staff completed the business plan update and

submitted it to the Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing Agency on March 23, 2010.

b. Marketing Activities (March – May 2010). The following work has been completed as part of the

CCJPA’s FY 2009-10 Marketing Program:

May 10, 2010 Timetable – schedules printed, signage posted at stations and stops.

Spring/Summer Advertising & Promotions:

o Kids Ride Free on Weekends and Seniors Ride Half Off campaigns launched

o KICU/KTVU – television and internet campaign

o AMGEN Tour – radio ads aired in Sacramento and San Jose to promote events

Partnerships/Joint Community Outreach:

o Oakland A’s promotional partnership launched in April. Elements include in-game

exposure, ticket back exposure, discounted group travel, etc.

o CCJPA partnered with PCTPA for May’s Bike to Work Month activities.

o EcoMetro Bike to Work Day sponsorship – sponsored coupon book giveaway for Bike

to Work Day participants in Oakland

Print Projects: Spring Newsletter

Events/Public Relations:

o Bike to Work Day at the Capitol – May 20

o Rider Appreciation Events scheduled for late March, after track work is completed

o New Rail Car Specifications On Board Workshops – held late May to collect passenger

input on new rail car interiors

RECOMMENDATION

For information only.


Item VI.12


MEMORANDUM




SUBJECT: WORK IN PROGRESS (June 16, 2010 Meeting)

PURPOSE To provide an update on work in progress up to the June 16, 2010 Meeting CCJPA Board meeting.

BACKGROUND The following is a report on work efforts currently underway:

a. Proposition 1A (California High Speed Train System) Connectivity Projects. When Proposition 1A

(California High Speed Train Bond Act) passed in November 2008 it included dedicated funding for,

among other things, the State’s Intercity Rail Program (IPR) with a focus on connectivity with future

California High Speed Train (HST) service. Of this dedicated program, $47.5 million was allocated on a

non-competitive basis to each of the three State’s IPR corridors with a remaining $47.5 million was up for

competitive allocation to the three IPR corridors. CCJPA staff working with the SCG and Caltrans Rail

staff developed a program of projects for these Prop 1A funds, which was adopted by the CCJPA Board at

its February 17, 2010 meeting in Resolution 10-4. The CCJPA’s program of Prop 1A projects submitted

to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) included:

Oakland to San Jose Track Improvement Phase 2 Program utilizing the non-competitive $47.5

million which will serve as important matching funding for upcoming FRA FY 2010 HSIPR grant

programs (see the following agenda item).

Sacramento to Roseville Third Main Track project utilizing the $15.8 million in competitive IPR

corridor funding.

At its May 19, 2010 meeting, the CTC adopted the CCJPA’s program of projects under the Prop 1A HST

bond funds.

b. FY 2010 Federal Railroad Administration High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail Applications. It is

anticipated that in early June 2010 that the FRA will announce the details on the release of a $2.2 billion

in HSIPR capital grants designed for High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail corridors. As of this

writing, the CCJPA anticipates grant applications will be due to FRA in the early-July 2010 timeframe.

Unlike the awarded HSIPR-ARRA funds discussed in item (a) above, these FY2010 capital funds will

require at least a 20% non-federal match making California well-positioned to leverage the state’s

Proposition 1A funds as well as past IPR expenditures by partner agencies. The subjects of the CCJPA’s

will be service frequency expansions between Sacramento and Auburn (one additional round trip) and

between Oakland and San Jose (four additional round trips). To that end, CCJPA is already preparing the

necessary known materials to be an eligible recipient of these FY 2010 HSIPR funds. To meet the

requirements of these applications, CCJPA is spearheading the following efforts:

Preparation of an administrative draft of a Program Environmental Assessment (EA) under the

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and provided it to the FRA for their review and

comments prior to releasing a draft Program EA pursuant to NEPA requirements.

Development, as assisted by Amtrak, a Service Development Plan (SDP) which outlines the

detailed operating characteristics, including ridership, revenue, costs, and expenses and operating

funding plan for the service expansion described above.


c. Status of ARRA Federal Railroad Administration High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail Awards. The

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and its partners at the City of Sacramento and Caltrain

have been granted a total of $29.2 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

High Speed/Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) funding for three projects in Northern California to improve

Capitol Corridor intercity passenger rail. These three projects have been placed on the FRA’s “fast track”

list so the ARRA funds can be released as soon as possible.

1. $6.2 million was awarded to the Sacramento Rail Relocation Project (City of Sacramento) which

will fill a funding gap and allow for the installation of a new passenger platform as part of the rail

line relocation and intermodal station development program. Funding allocation from the FRA

was on May 27, 2010.

2. $18 million to the San Jose Station South Terminal Project with Caltrain as the project sponsor.

The station facility will be upgraded with added platforms and lead tracks into and out of the

station, improving passenger access and reducing train access delays. Funding allocation is being

finalized and funds should be released by mid-June 2010.

3. $5 million for the Yolo Causeway Crossover project with the CCJPA as project sponsor.

Remaining tasks include: final design plans are being approved by the FRA; archeological survey

report; and service outcomes agreement.

d. Proposition 1B Transit Safety/Security Improvement Projects. The CCJPA has been advancing work on

the following CCJPA security projects:

- PIDS Sign Upgrades at Capitol Corridor Stations: Sign installation phase will be completed mid June

2010. The second phase (software upgrade) will be completed within the same timeframe.

- Security Cameras at Capitol Corridor Stations: Design and Technical Specifications have been

completed, Amtrak has received funding authorization from CCJPA to move forward with project;

RFP will be prepared by Amtrak with a distribution anticipated for July 2010 timeframe.

- Automated Ticketing Validation (ATV) Project: Evaluation period completed; full production roll out

will occur between June and September 2010 with 6 to 12 devices being deployed on trains per month.

Software updates to remedy revenue reconciliation requirements will occur via slipstream software

update process.

- CCJPA Wireless Network: see Agenda Item VI.2

e. Upcoming Marketing Activities.

Service Alerts – launching new communication service to provide service updates via text and email

subscription to subscribing passengers

Spring/Summer Advertising & Promotions:

o Kids Ride Free on Weekends – TV spots in production

o Seniors Ride Half Off Midweek – mini-website and TV spots in production

o June General Market Advertising:

KCRA.com presence

Radio Traffic Sponsorships in Sacramento, SF and San Jose

Promotional Partnerships

o Wicked the Musical – train wrap to be installed early June

o Peter Pan the Show – presenting sponsor of Kids Ride Free, will be included on all marketing

materials in exchange for exposure to Peter Pan customers

Events/Public Relations:

o Rider Appreciation Events scheduled for late June

Fight Hunger One Stop at a Time – food drive for food banks along Capitol Corridor route.

RECOMMENDATION

For information only.