Board of Directors – September 2021 – County Connection – County Connection
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Board of Directors - September 2021

Meeting Date: September 16, 2021

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, September 16, 2021
9:00 a.m.

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DUE TO COVID-19, THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS N-25-20 AND N-29-20, WHICH SUSPEND CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT.

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY NOT ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON.

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Public comment may be submitted via email to: hill@cccta.org. Please indicate in your email the agenda item to which your comment applies. Comments submitted before the meeting will be provided to the Board of Directors before the meeting. Comments submitted after the meeting is called to order will be included in correspondence that will be provided to the full Board.

The County Connection Board of Directors may take action on each item on the agenda. The action may consist of the recommended action, a related action or no action. Staff recommendations are subject to action and/or change by the Board of Directors.

  1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call/Confirm Quorum
  3. Public Communication
  4. Consent Calendar
    1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 15, 2021*
    2. CCCTA Investment Policy-Quarterly Reporting Requirement*
    3. Annual Adjustment to Cafeteria Amounts for Non-Represented Employees*
      Resolution No. 2022-004*
      (The A&F Committee recommends that the Board approve Resolution No. 2022-004, authorizing an adjustment be made to the employee cafeteria plan for the non-represented employees, consistent with what the adjustment will be per two union contracts County Connection has with ATU1605 and Teamsters 856, in the amount not to exceed $636,676 as stated in the FY22 Operating Budget.)
    4. FY21-22 SB1 State of Good Repair Funds*
      Resolution No. 2022-003*
      (The A&F Committee and staff recommend that the Board approve applying for a grant in the amount of $130,808 in FY2021-22 SGR funds to pay for the ongoing maintenance expenses related to the ITS systems.)
  5. Report of Chair
    1. Discuss format (in-person/teleconference) of future public meetings. Potential action
    2. Report from Nominating Committee for Election of CCCTA Officers
    3. Election of CCCTA Officers
    4. Seating of New CCCTA Officers and Announcement of 2021-2022 Committee Assignments
  6. Report of General Manager
    1. COVID-19 Update
      (The General Manager will provide a brief update on COVID-19 and how it is impacting County Connection.)
    2. Brief report on 2021 State Legislative Session
      (The General Manager will give a brief update on the recently completed 2021 State Legislative Session and the potential impacts on County Connection.)
    3. Opportunity to visit GoMentum autonomous vehicle test site in Concord
      (The General Manager will inform the CCCTA Board Members that there will be an opportunity to visit the GoMentum autonomous vehicle test site in Concord coordinated with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.)
    4. Update on Current Service and Schools
      The General Manager will call upon staff to give a verbal report on the status of our current service, particularly as it relates to the schools.)
  7. Report of Standing Committee
    1. Administrative & Finance Committee
      1. Upgrade and Installation of Generator*
        Resolution No, 2022-005*
        (The A&F Committee and staff recommend that the Board approve Resolution No. 2022-005, authorizing the General Manager to enter into a contract with Day’s Generator Service Inc. for the upgrade and installation of a new generator in the amount not to exceed $217,789.)
      2. San Ramon Valley Unified School District Transition Program-Midday Free Request*
        (The A&F Committee and staff recommend that the Board approve Resolution No. 2022-006, approving an extension of the Midday Free Program to the students/staff of the San Ramon Valley USD Transition Program.)
      3. Clipper START & Youth Fare Pilot Extension*
        (The A&F Committee and staff recommend that the Board approve Resolution No. 2022-007, approving an 18-month extension of the Clipper START and Youth Fare discount pilot programs through June 30, 2023.)
    2. Marketing, Planning & Legislative Committee
      1. Return to Transit Outreach Efforts*
        (Staff will provide an update on the summer outreach efforts and upcoming promotions.)
    3. Operations & Scheduling Committee
      1. FY2021 Fixed Route Performance Report* Information Only
        (Staff will present annual ridership and service data for fixed route services.)
      2. FY2021 Paratransit Performance Report Update* Information Only
        (Staff will present annual ridership and service data for paratransit services.)
  8. Report from the Advisory Committee
    1. Appointment of Marjorie McWee to Advisory Committee Representing Contra Costa County*
    2. Appointment of Richard Campagna to Advisory Committee Representing the Town of Danville*
  9. Board Communication
  10. Closed Session:
    1. Conference with Labor Negotiator (pursuant to Government code Section 54957.6)
      Employee Organization: Teamsters Union, Local 856
  11. Open Session:
    1. Report of Action(s) Taken During Closed Session Adjournment
    2. Consideration of Action to Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters, Local 856
  12. Adjournment