SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION · Commissioner Zuber asked for clarification on the agreements that the ... completion date and if the Commission would be notified of the progress

Chair, Steve Dresser, City of Lathrop Vice Chair, Christina Fugazi, City of Stockton Commissioner, Bob Johnson, City of Lodi Commissioner, Debby Moorhead, City of Manteca

Executive Director, Stacey Mortensen

Commissioner, Bob Elliott, San Joaquin County Commissioner, Leo Zuber, City of Ripon Commissioner, Scott Haggerty, Alameda County Commissioner, John Marchand, City of Livermore

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April 6, 2018 – 8:00 am

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Chair Dresser

Roll Call: Haggerty, Marchand, Elliott, Johnson, Moorhead, Zuber, Vice Chair Fugazi, Chair Dresser

Ex- Officios: Agar, Chesley, DeMartino

2. Public CommentsPersons wishing to address the Commission on any item of interest to the public regarding rail shallstate their names and addresses and make their presentation. Please limit presentations to fiveminutes. The Commission cannot take action on matters not on the agenda unless the action isauthorized by Section 54954.2 of the Government Code. Materials related to an item on the Agendasubmitted to the Board of Directors after distribution of the agenda packet are available for the publicinspection in the Commission Office at 949 E. Channel Street during normal business hours. Thesedocuments are also available on the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission website atwww.acerail.com/about-ace/sjrrc-board.html subject to staff’s ability to post the documents prior tothe meeting.

Robert J. Cabral Station South Hall Meeting Room 949 East Channel Street

Stockton, CA 95202

Heritage House (Conference Call)

County of Alameda 4501 Pleasanton Avenue

Pleasanton, CA 94566

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3. Presentations and Recognitions

4. Consent Calendar

5. Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Authorizing a Purchase of Four (4) New Tier IV AC Traction Passenger Locomotives with Siemens Industry, Inc. for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $30,896,568 with Options to Purchase up to Four (4) Additional Units During the Five-Year Contract Term, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement (Manny Caluya) (Voting – Regular and Special Voting Members)

ACTION

6. Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Authorizing Contract Amendment #3 to Extend the Contract by Exercising the Second Option Year for Information Technology Services to Interwest Consulting Group for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $185,000 and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute Contract Amendment #3 (Manny Caluya) (Voting – Regular and Special Voting Members)

ACTION

7. Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Adopting Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Budget Amendment #3, Reclassifying Three Capital Projects and Increasing the Capital Budget for Two Capital Projects in the Amount of $2,480,000, from $54,518,773 to $56,998,773 (Brian Schmidt) (Voting – Regular and Special Voting Members)

ACTION

8. Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Appointing the Stanislaus County Council of Governments as an Ex-Officio Member of the Commission (Stacey Mortensen) (Voting – Regular Voting Members)

ACTION

9. SJRRC 2018/2019 Conceptual Work Program (Kevin Sheridan/Brian Schmidt) (Voting – Regular and Special Voting Members)

INFORMATION/ACTION

10. Presentation by Train Riders Association of California (TRAC) (Ron Jones/David Schonbrunn) (Voting – Regular and Special Voting Members)

INFORMATION/ACTION

4.1 Minutes of March 2, 2018 ACTION 4.2.1 Rail Commission/ACE Monthly Expenditure INFORMATION/ACTION 4.2.2 SJJPA Monthly Expenditure INFORMATION/ACTION 4.3 ACE Monthly Fare Revenue INFORMATION/ACTION 4.4 ACE Ridership INFORMATION/ACTION 4.5 ACE On-Time Performance INFORMATION/ACTION 4.6 Washington Update INFORMATION/ACTION 4.7 Update on Positive Train Control INFORMATION/ACTION 4.8 Saturday ACE Service Progress Report INFORMATION/ACTION

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11. Authorize SJRRC Chair to Submit a SJRRC Comment Letter on the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Draft 2018 Business Plan (Dan Leavitt) (Voting – Regular and Special Voting Members)

ACTION

12. SJRRC and SJCOG Partnership on a Pilot Program to Incentivize Rideshare and Carpools at the Lathrop/Manteca and Tracy Stations (Chris Kay) (Voting – Regular Voting Members)

INFORMATION/ACTION

13. CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Kristen Tate et. al. and Demeterious Peterson v. San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-VPI-2018-1167

DISCUSSION/ACTION

14. Commissioner’s Comments

15. Ex-Officio Comments

16. Executive Director’s Report

17. Adjournment The next regular meeting is scheduled for: May 4, 2018 – 8:00 am Robert J. Cabral Station 949 East Channel Street, Stockton

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SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION Meeting of April 6, 2018

Item 4.1 ACTION

Minutes of March 2, 2018 The regular meeting of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission was held at 8:00 am, March 2, 2018 at the Robert J. Cabral Station, 949 East Channel Street Stockton, CA 95202. 1 Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Roll Call

Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:00 am and led the audience in the pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioners Present: Haggerty, Marchand, Dresser, Elliott, Fugazi, Moorhead, Zuber, Chair Johnson

Commissioners Absent: None

Ex-Officio Members Present: Mr. Chesley, Mr. Dumas

2 Public Comments

Millicent Kenney, Santa Clara University, discussed a proposed marketing plan for a potential partnership between Santa Clara University and ACE.

Roland, from San Jose, discussed a potential northbound platform in Santa Clara. Roland also discussed double-tracking in Santa Clara.

3 Presentations and Recognitions

None.

4 Consent Calendar

4.1 Minutes of February 2, 2018

ACTION 4.2.1

Rail Commission/ACE/SJJPA Monthly Expenditure INFORMATION/ACTION 4.2.2 SJJPA Monthly Expenditure INFORMATION/ACTION 4.3

ACE Monthly Fare Revenue INFORMATION/ACTION 4.4

ACE Ridership INFORMATION/ACTION 4.5 ACE On-Time Performance INFORMATION/ACTION 4.6 Washington Update INFORMATION/ACTION 4.7 Update on Positive Train Control INFORMATION/ACTION 4.8

Saturday ACE Service Progress Report INFORMATION/ACTION 4.9 Approve a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San

Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Authorizing the Executive Director or Director of Capital Projects to Execute Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, and/or Fund Transfer Agreements for Federal and/or State Funded Transportation Projects

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4.10 Approve a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Authorizing the Executive Director to Submit and Execute Any and All Grant Applications, Agreements, Certifications and Assurances and Any Other Documents Necessary to Claim $183,760 from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for a New Tier IV Locomotive

ACTION

4.11 Clarification on Item 5 Motion from January SJRRC Meeting INFORMATION/ACTION

Commissioner Zuber asked for clarification on the agreements that the Director of Capital Projects would be able to sign. Mr. Sheridan said the documents that would be signed are administrative type approvals and not anything that hasn’t been previously approved by the Board.

Commissioner Haggerty asked if there were any plans for outreach to Alameda County residents. Mr. Kay said there is a marketing plan to advertise Saturday Service. Commissioner Haggerty asked if there were plans to hand out fliers at the BART station. Mr. Kay said it is something that he is open to. M/S/C (Marchand/Zuber) Approve the Consent Calendar. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission on the 2nd day of March 2018 by the following vote to wit:

AYES: 8 Haggerty, Marchand, Dresser, Elliott, Fugazi,

Moorhead, Zuber, Chair Johnson NOES: 0

ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0

5 Update on ACE Service Delays Related to Track and Signal Issues Mr. Chapa presented on ACE service delays related to track and signal issues.

Commissioner Fugazi asked if the track work will be finished by the stated completion date and if the Commission would be notified of the progress. Mr. Chapa said there will be progress reports as part of the daily calls with Union Pacific.

Commissioner Dresser asked how alerts are communicated to the passengers on the train. Ms. Mortensen said passengers are notified via text alert. Commissioner Dresser then asked if there is a delay or incident follow-up report sent to passengers after they happen. Ms. Mortensen said passengers do receive the follow-up notification.

Chair Johnson asked if the track work was an anomaly or a regular occurrence. Mr. Chapa said the track work is an anomaly.

INFORMATION/ACTION

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6 History and Summary of SJRRC JPA Agreement, Bylaws, ACE Cooperative Service Agreement and Special Voting MOU between SJRRC and ACTC

Ms. Mortensen presented background on the ACE Cooperative Service Agreement and Special Voting MOU between SJRRC and ACTC. Ms. Mortensen then introduced Tom Shepard, former counsel for the Rail Commission and Rail Authority.

Mr. Shepard then presented on the history of the SJRRC JPA Agreement, Bylaws, ACE Cooperative Service Agreement and Special Voting MOU between SJRRC and ACTC.

Commissioner Marchand clarified that the ACCMA has become ACTC.

Commissioner Zuber asked if the money shown on the audited financials was money received by the agency or operating costs for the service. Ms. Mortensen said the money was received by the agency.

Commissioner Haggerty asked how the fare revenues are assigned to the counties. Ms. Mortensen responded the fare revenues are based on the subsidy that each county must fund.

Ms. Mortensen then continued to present on recent questions relating to governance and voting.

Commissioner Haggerty asked if the current agreement is on a year-to-year basis. Ms. Mortensen confirmed it is on a year-to-year basis.

INFORMATION/ACTION

7 ACE Service Core Capacity Analysis

Mr. Leavitt discussed the importance of understanding the full impact of expanding ACE service. Dianne Cowan, Project Manager at AECOM, presented on the ACE service core capacity analysis.

Commissioner Marchand asked why there are more passengers on the last train in the evening than the last train in the morning. Mr. Leavitt said ridership is more evenly spread throughout the evening trains than the morning trains.

Ms. Mortensen thanked Ms. Cowan for her presentation.

Vaughn Wolffe, of Pleasanton, discussed potential upgrades to the ACE service.

INFORMATION/ACTION

8 SJRRC and SJCOG Partnership on a Pilot Program to Incentivize Rideshare and Carpools at the Lathrop/Manteca and Tracy Stations

Chair Johnson requested Item 8 be pulled to be presented at the next SJRRC Board Meeting on April 6th.

ACTION

9 Election of Officers Ms. Mortensen introduced the item to the Board.

ACTION

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Vice-Chair Dresser made a motion to nominate Chair Johnson as Chair for 2018.

There was no second for the motion.

Chair Johnson made a motion to nominate Vice-Chair Dresser as Chair for 2018.

Commissioner Moorhead seconded the motion.

M/S/C (Johnson/Moorhead) to Elect Commissioner Dresser as Chair of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission for 2018. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission on the 2nd day of March 2018 by the following vote to wit:

AYES: 6* Dresser, Elliott, Fugazi, Moorhead, Zuber, Chair Johnson NOES: 0


*Item is for Regular Voting Members Only

Chair Johnson made a motion to nominate Commissioner Fugazi as Vice-Chair for 2018.

Commissioner Dresser seconded the motion. M/S/C (Johnson/Dresser) to Elect Commissioner Fugazi as Vice-Chair of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission for 2018. Passed and Adopted by the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission on the 2nd day of March 2018 by the following vote to wit:

AYES: 6* Dresser, Elliott, Fugazi, Moorhead, Zuber, Chair Johnson NOES: 0


* Item is for Regular Voting Members Only

10 CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Ann Lester v. San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, San Joaquin County Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UMC-2017-3606

Legal Counsel reported, no reportable action was taken by the Board in Closed Session

INFORMATION/ACTION

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11 Commissioner’s Comments

Chair Johnson expressed his enjoyment with being Chair of the Board for the past few years. Chair Johnson also gave Vice-Chair Dresser and Commissioner Fugazi his best wishes.

12 Ex-Officio Comments

Mr. Chesley recognized Tom Shepard and the role he played as Counsel for the Rail Commission. Mr. Chesley also mentioned the COG Board recently approved 2 projects for Measure K funding, one of which was submitted by SJRRC.

Mr. Dumas informed the Board that Caltrans HQ received ACE’s grant application for Sustainable Planning Grant Funds. Mr. Dumas also mentioned Malcom Dougherty, Director of Caltrans, has retired and the new Director will be Laurie Berman.

13 Executive Director’s Report

There was no Executive Director’s Report.

14 Adjournment –

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 am. The next regular meeting is scheduled for: April 6, 2018 – 8:00 am Robert J. Cabral Station 949 E. Channel Street, Stockton CA

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SJRRC EXPENSE % ACE EXPENSE %FY 17-18 TO SPENT FY 17-18 TO SPENT

OPERATING EXPENSES ALLOCATION DATE TO DATE ALLOCATION DATE TO DATE

Project Management, Services & Supplies Subtotal 687,019 297,847 43% 4,715,405 2,413,684 51%

Contracted Services Subtotal 441,811 171,647 39% 16,431,128 8,809,399 54%

Shuttle Services 1,269,855 846,570 67%

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,128,830 469,494 42% 22,416,388 12,069,653 54%

CAPITAL EXPENSE %FY 17-18 TO SPENT

CAPITAL PROJECTS ALLOCATION DATE TO DATE

1 SJ COG Loan Repayment 1,118,012 1,118,012 100%

2 A1 & A2 Bond Repayment 3,035,912 660,125 22%

3 UPRR Capital Access Fee 3,242,516 3,242,516 100%

4 UPRR Capitalized Maintenance Projects 4,000,000 755,129 19%5 Platform Extension Projects 3,000,000 - 0%

6 ACE Forward (Project Manager approves invoices for ACE forward - Project funded directly by State) 8,600,000 3,384,142 39%

7 ACE Expansion 250,000 - 0%

8 Cabral Station Boiler 75,000 54,069 72%

9 Locomotives (5) 15,000,000 5,884 0%10 Mid Life Overhaul of 1 Locomotive 875,000 340,536 39%

11 Cabral Track Extension 5,000,000 11,577 1%

12 eTicketing 631,842 91,731 15%

13 Safety and Security/Video Cameras 212,781 16,943 8%

14 Positive Train Control 3,726,880 724,525 19%

15 Capital Spares/Upgrades for Passenger Cars and Locomotives 1,125,000 133,016 12%

16 RMF - Wayside Power 200,000 33,194 1%

17 Sunol Quiet Zone Project 800,000 46,936 6%

18 East Channel Street Improvements 75,830 33,542 44%

19 Emergency Demolition, Deconstruction and Salvage of the Western Pacific Depot 200,000 196,075 98%

20 SJJPA - Mid-Corridor Layover Facility 1,750,000 108,486 1%21 San Joaquin Intercity Minor Capital Project (Funded by State of California) 1,600,000 60,342 4%

TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 54,518,773 11,016,781 20%

San Joaquin Regional Rail CommissionAltamont Corridor Express

Operating and Capital Expense ReportFebruary 2018

67% of Budget Year Elapsed

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Mid Life Overhaul of 1 Locomotive - Locomotive arrived Stockton January 2018, and currently is in acceptance testing.

Capital Spares/Upgrades for Passenger Cars and Locomotives - Preventative Maintenance is ongoing.

RMF Wayside Power - Construction of two wayside power is currently ongoing. Engineering has been completed. Award of the construction contract was brought before the board and approved in February 2018.

Sunol Quiet Zone - A reimbursement agreement with Alameda County was approved by the board in February. Construction and planning management for project are being implemented by Almeda County.

East Channel Street Improvements - The project will be built by the development company Ten Space and the SJRRC would provide funds to Ten Space as an Economic Development Subsidy. A grant for $2,000,000 was submitted to SJCOG on December 15, 2017.

WP Emergency Demolition - Project completed mid January 2018.

SJJPA Mid-Corridor Layover Facility - Project will allow the San Joaquin's to initiate an early morning train in Fresno to serve Sacramento bound commuters. It is currently in the environmental testing phase and moving into the final design and construction phase.

San Joaquin Intercity Minor Capital Project (Funded by State of California) - Currently there are a total of 40 individual projects. 38 of these projects are being implemented by Amtrak. The other two are parking lot projects at the Turlock-Denair and Modesto Amtrak Stations, with SJJPA serving as only a funding partner, with the projects being procured and constructed by Stanislaus County and the City of Modesto respectively.

SJ COG Loan Repayment - Annual payment completed made July 1, 2017 per SJCOG amended loan agreement.

Bond Repayments - Bond repayments are made bi-annually. The first payment for FY17/18 was paid in October 2017. Second payment due April 2018.

UPRR Capital Access Fee - Payment complete for trackage rights paid in January 2018.

UPRR Capitalized Maintenance Projects - Multi-year project is budgeted at $4,000,000 for the year. Invoices are received monthly throughout the year.

Platform Extension Projects - Multi-year project to extend the existing Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy and Pleasanton platforms. Awaiting ACE Forward EIR certification.

ACE Forward – For FY 17-18, the primary tasks for ACE forward between August 2017 – January 2018 have been public

outreach to support the ACE forward program/Draft EIR, project-level engineering and environmental analysis for the extension between Modesto and Ceres, the project description, environmental analysis, and planning work for the potential ACE extension to Sacramento, and project management.

ACE Expansion - Engineering and project support for the expansion of ACE service to Modesto, Ceres and Merced. Awaiting ACE Forward EIR certification.

Cabral Station Boiler - Boiler has been installed and completed at the Cabral Station as of December 2017.

Locomotives (5) - Multi-year project to procure up to five Tier 4 locomotives for ACE service. The RFP has been released, and the proposal date was extended at the request of all bidders. Proposals were due in mid-January 2018 with a contract to be brought before the Board for consideration.

Cabral Track Extension Phases 1-3 - Cabral Track Extension is currently under negotiation with Union Pacific for final design and is scheduled to be completed over several fiscal years.

eTicketing Project - RFP has been issued, vendor has been selected and the selection is going to the Board for approval in March 2018.

Positive Train Control -Multi-year project is currently ongoing. Components arrived and installation is beginning.

Safety and Security/Video Cameras - The camera security project is to enhance the security of the Rail Commission and ACE stations.

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SJJPA EXPENSE YTDFY 17-18 TO PERCENT

OPERATING EXPENSES ALLOCATION DATE EXPENDED

2,038,664 1,121,003 55%50,205,035 27,914,697 56%

52,243,699 29,035,700 56%

San Joaquin Joint Powers AuthorityOperating Expense Report

February 2017 67% of Budget Year Elapsed

Project Management, Services & Supplies SubtotalContracted Services Subtotal

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES

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Jul‐17 Aug‐17 Sep‐17 Oct‐17 Nov‐17 Dec‐17 Jan‐18 Feb‐18 Mar‐18 Apr‐18 May‐18 Jun‐18 FYTOTAL

FY 17‐18 Fare Revenue 761,437 855,600 787,527 914,200 776,960 682,650 913,691 774,505 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 6,466,571

FY 16‐17 Fare Revenue 646,429 826,273 861,289 748,351 726,178 664,632 831,621 607,406 809,833 740,133 727,026 712,791 8,901,962

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Jul‐17 Aug‐17 Sep‐17 Oct‐17 Nov‐17 Dec‐17 Jan‐18 Feb‐18 Mar‐18 Apr‐18 May‐18 Jun‐18 FY TOTAL

FY 17/18 Ridership 99,462 128,439 116,712 127,787 111,379 89,910 118,269 112,344 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 904,302

FY 16/17 Ridership 99,371 120,142 115,172 118,580 107,241 90,720 107,595 74,701 119,288 103,205 126,309 117,393 1,299,717

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Item 4.5

San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Monthly Report – March 2018

SJRRC and VSA Items

• VSA participated in several conference calls with SJRRC. • VSA facilitated a conference call between SJRRC and Congressman Denham’s office

to provide him with an update on PTC implementation as it relates to ACE and the San Joaquin’s.

• VSA provided a recap of the Senate Commerce Committee hearing regarding PTC implementation.

• VSA provided intelligence related to negotiations to keep the government open beyond the March 23rd CR expiration date.

• VSA provided a memo with details related to FY18 omnibus legislation passed by Congress.

• VSA is looking into SJ’s question about the Highway 32 project in Modesto.

Budget and Appropriations FY18 Congressional Appropriations: • The government is currently operating on a CR that expires today at midnight

(March 23rd). This CR was necessary to keep the government open following the failure of Congress to pass an omnibus bill by February 8th when the previous CR expired. Congress has passed a series of Continuing Resolutions to keep the government open since the end of the fiscal year (Sept. 30, 2017).

• Both the House (256-167) and Senate (65-32) have passed an omnibus bill that would fund the government through the end of FY18. The bill has been sent to the President for his signature.

• Currently, the President is threatening to veto the legislation, which would result in a government shutdown, over the lack of a DACA fix and the lack of “full funding” for a border wall. Most in Washington think he will ultimately sign the legislation to avoid a shutdown.

• VSA provided a memo detailing the DOT section of the omnibus bill. Below is a recap of that information. DOT Overview: The bill provides a total of $86.2 billion in total budgetary

resources for the Department of Transportation to improve and maintain the nation’s transportation infrastructure. This includes $27.3 billion in transportation discretionary appropriations, $8.7 billion above FY 2017. The increase is a result of the new budget caps agreement which added additional funding for transportation infrastructure.

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Railo Provides $3.1 billion for the FRA ($1.3 billion above the FY17 enacted

level)o Provides $250 million for positive train control (PTC) grantso Amtrak is provided $1.9 billion ($650 million for the Northeast Corridor

and $1.3 billion for the national network)o Provides $25 million for RRIFo $287 million to support rail safety and research programso $250 million for the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair

grants Transit

o Provides $13.5 billion for the FTA ($1 billion above FY 2017 enactedlevel)

o $9.7 billion is provided for all formula grant programs consistent with theFAST Act

o $2.64 billion for Capital Investment Grants• Provides $1.5 billion to fund new starts projects• Provides $715.7 million to fund core capacity projects• Provides $400.9 million to fund small starts projects• Includes bill language requiring the Secretary to propose funding

allocations in the annual report to Congress on New Starts• Includes bill language requiring the Secretary to administer the

CIG program in accordance with the law• Restricts the federal share for a new starts project to be 51% or

less• Includes report language which requires the Secretary to obligate

$2.25 billion of the amounts provided for CIG by December 31,2019.

• Includes report language which directs the Secretary to provideupdated project rankings expeditiously at the request of theproject sponsor.

o Bus and Bus Facilities was increased by $400 million.• A total of $654.6 million for the formula program• A total of $407.95 million for the competitive program• A total of $84.45 million for the Low/No Emissions program

TIGER Grant Programo The TIGER Grant program is provided $1.5 billion

• $15 million available for planning, preparation, and design work• $300 million for credit assistance• Urban area grant applications are to be between $5 million and

$25 million• No more than $150 million to any individual state (10%)• At least $450 million for rural areas• Rural grant applications should be at least $1 million

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FY19 Congressional Budget: • Because the Bipartisan Budget deal included an increase in statutory spending caps

for FY19, it is unclear if Congress will consider an FY19 budget resolution.

FY19 Administration Budget: • The Administration released their FY19 budget proposal to Congress on February

12, 2018. Below please find a brief overview.FY19 Budget Overview:

o $4.4 trillion in outlayso Increase deficits to $7.1 trillion over the next decadeo $1.199 trillion in discretionary budget authorityo $540 billion in non-defense discretionary spending (less than the $597

billion allowed under the Bipartisan Budget Act that was passed last week)o $716 billion for defense discretionary spending (using the Overseas

Contingency Operations account to surpass the $647 billion limit for defensediscretionary spending)

Department of Transportation Overview: o $76.5 billion for DOT ($60.9 billion in mandatory)o $15.906 billion in discretionary spending ($20.857 billion enacted level in

FY17)o $738 million for Amtrak ($1.495 billion enacted level in FY17)o $854 million for the FRA ($1.851 billion enacted level in FY17)o $1.179 billion in discretionary funding for the FTA ($2.681 billion enacted

level in FY17)o Elimination of TIGER program

FRA Overview: o The President’s budget requests $854 million for the Federal Railroad

Administration (FRA), which is a decrease from FY 2017 levels of $1.851billion.

o The budget requests $200 million for FRA safety and operations. Thisincludes resources to monitor compliance with the implementation ofpositive train control, and enable FRA to improve its automated trackinspection program.

o $19.6 million for research and development.o The budget requests $737.9 million in subsides for Amtrak.o The request proposes reforms to implement State contribution equal to the

federal government’s for operating long distance route through theircommunities.

o The budget requests $200 million for the Northeast corridor which is $128million less than the FY 2017 level.

o The budget request eliminates funding for restoration and enhancementgrants which were funded at $5 million in FY 2017.

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FTA Overview: o The President has requested $11.12 billion for the Federal Transit

Administration (FTA) which is a decrease from the FY 2017 enacted level of $12.41 billion.

o $9.9 billion for transit formula grants, this is equal to the FAST Act funding level.

o $1 billion for Capital Investment Grants, which includes New Starts, Small Starts, and Core Capacity projects. This is a decrease from the FY 2017 level of $2.4 billion.

o The budget proposal eliminates general funds for the FTA’s technical assistance and training account.

Infrastructure Investment

• On Monday, February 12, 2018, the Administration released its infrastructure proposal. It is important to note that the Administration’s proposal is a starting point. Congress will now review the plan and draft their own infrastructure legislation.

• Many in DC are skeptical of Congress’ ability to pass an infrastructure package this year given some of the controversial proposals contained in the Administration’s plan and the heightened political atmosphere of an election year.

• An overview of the Administration’s proposal is provided below. Overview:

o $200 billion in federal funding to spur $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investment

o Remove regulatory barriers o Permitting for infrastructure projects will be streamlined and shortened o Funds allocated to State and local authorities will be allocated to projects

they prioritize o Expand processes that allow environmental review and permitting decisions

to be delegated to States o Allow Federal agencies to divest assets that can be better managed by State

or local governments or the private sector Allocation of $200B in federal funding:

o $100 billion to create and Incentives Program to spur additional funds from States, localities and the private sector

o $20 billion for a Transformative Projects Program for innovative projects that will improve America’s infrastructure with a focus on projects that may not attract private sector investment

o $20 billion for expanding infrastructure financing programs - $14B for TIFIA, WIFIA, RRIF and rural utility lending; $6B to expanding private activity bonds

o $10 billion to create a new Federal Capital Revolving Fund to reduce inefficient leasing of Federal real property

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o $50 billion to a Rural Infrastructure Program which will largely be allocated to Governors with the remainder distributed through rural performance grants

Rail-related Provisions: o Expand RRIF – Additional budget authority o Subsidize RRIF for short-line freight and passenger rail – Amend the law to

provide a subsidy to cover the RRIF credit risk premium for short-line freight and passenger rail to incentivize more sponsors to pursue RRIF

o Broaden eligibility of private activity bonds – modification of “surface transportation facilities” to include roads, bridges, tunnels, passenger railroads, surface freight transfer facilities (ie qualified projects under TIFIA)

o Require value capture financing as a condition of receipt of transit funds for Capital Investment Grants

o Eliminate constraints on the use of public-private and public-public partnerships in transit

o Codify the FTA’s framework for public-private partnerships which is now a pilot program

o Amend the FAST Act to clarify that all rail projects, regardless of lead Federal agency, can take advantage of FAST Act streamlining provisions

o Allow for advance acquisition and preservation of rail rights-of-way before NEPA is complete

Eliminating Regulatory Barriers: o Provide more flexibility to transportation projects that have minimal Federal

funding but are currently required to see Federal review and approval o Provide more flexibility to the USACE and partners for the efficient

development and management of water infrastructure Streamline Permitting:

o Establish a “one agency, one decision” structure for environmental reviews o Shorten environmental review process to two years o Broaden existing authorities to delegate environmental review and

permitting responsibilities to States

DOT Leadership

• The President nominated Ron Batory, formerly President and COO of Conrail, as Administrator of FRA. Batory has over 40 years of experience working for Class 1 freight railroads or enterprises owned by them. His nomination was approved by the Senate on February 13, 2018.

• Adam Sullivan has been confirmed by the Senate as Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Governmental Affairs at DOT.

• Heath Hall, former president of Strategic Marketing Group, is no longer serving as FRA Deputy Administrator/Acting Administrator.

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Tax Reform • During the week of December 18th, Congress passed their “conferenced” tax reform

package which rectified the differences between the House and Senate versions of the legislation.

• Of interest to SJ, the tax-exempt status of private activity bonds remains in the final version of the bill (this status was preserved in the Senate bill, but eliminated in the House bill – the House agreed to the Senate’s position in conference).

• In October the House passed a Senate-passed budget resolution that includes reconciliation instructions for tax reform. This set the stage for Republicans to pass their tax package without Democratic votes and bypass a Senate filibuster.

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Item 4.7 INFORMATION/ACTION

Update on Positive Train Control

Required Services:

The Hosted Back Office Service contract was awarded at the February 2, 2018 Rail Commission meeting to Herzog Technology, Inc. The hosted server is scheduled to be operational by June 1, 2018 to allow June 2018 PTC testing.

On-Board Equipment Installation:

Wabtec, the provider of the on-board PTC equipment started the installation on the first Locomotive and Cab Cars on March 19, 2018 on schedule. The first units are scheduled to be completed mid to late April to begin static testing.

Test trains are scheduled to begin in June 2018 on the weekends with the first locomotive and cab car testing the equipment. Trains will incrementally be increased as testing is completed. All testing is scheduled to be completed by the end of October.

Coordination with UPRR, Caltrain and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA):

Staff and Herzog continue monthly conference calls with the UPRR, Caltrain and the FRA on PTC implementation and requirements to implement PTC on the ACE equipment and be compliant with the Federal Regulations. The monthly conference calls will continue until PTC is in full operation.

Staff and UPRR agreed that all ACE engineers will go through the UPRR training to ensure consistency of operating rules. Training will be done in Roseville, CA. UPRR has provided staff and Herzog with required programs/plans for PTC operation. Staff will be providing the required documents to the UPRR and FRA for approval.

The Caltrain Board of Directors approved a contract with Wabtec to complete their PTC program. Caltrain anticipates being ready for testing in late 2018. Staff continues conference calls with Caltrain on ACE’s project status and to coordinate any PTC programs/plans required for review and approval to operate on Caltrain territory.

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Item 4.8 INFORMATION/ACTION

Saturday ACE Service Progress Report

Several Positive Train Control (PTC) Summits were held around the country over the last 2 months. The West Coast meetings brought together the Federal Railway Administration, Union Pacific, BNSF, Amtrak, Caltrans and the passenger rail agencies.

Due to the complexity of the PTC testing, certification and demonstrated interoperability between all of the operators and railroads, any new service between now and the December 31, 2018 deadline is strongly discouraged. This affects the planned start of Saturday ACE service in late June. Once a solid date for ACE PTC certification is in sight, efforts toward Saturday service will resume.

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Item 5 ACTION

Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Authorizing a Purchase of Four (4) New Tier IV AC Traction Passenger Locomotives with Siemens Industry, Inc. for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $30,896,568 with Options to Purchase up to Four (4) Additional Units During the Five-Year Contract Term, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement Background: On February 14, 2018, SJRRC released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the solicitation of New Tier IV AC Traction Passenger Locomotives with proposals due on March 21, 2018. As part of the solicitation process, proposers shall meet the delivery date no later than December 15, 2019. As a result of the solicitation, the Rail Commission received proposals from the following three manufacturers: Motive Power, Inc. Progress Rail Locomotive, Inc. Siemens Industry, Inc. All three manufacturers are FTA approved Transit Vehicle Manufacturers. The proposals were evaluated by a panel consisting of SJRRC’s Director of Operations, SJRRC’s Director of Capital Projects and Herzog’s General Manager. The contract is to be awarded for an amount not-to-exceed $30,896,568 for the initial 4 units with the base unit price of $7,269,445 per locomotive plus delivery, training, operations & maintenance manuals costs and $1,500,00 for special tooling & capital spares.

No. Quantity Item Unit Price Extended Price 1 4 New Tier IV AC Traction

Passenger Locomotives $7,269,445

$29,077,780

2 4 Delivery Price to Stockton $22,900 $91,600 3 Lump Sum Training N/A $116,189 4 Lump Sum Operations & Maintenance

Manuals N/A $110,999

5 Lump Sum Special Tooling & Capital Spares N/A $1,500,000 Total Base Contract $30,896,568

The contract will have the option to purchase for up to four (4) additional units during the five-year contract term. On March 30, 2018, the Rail Commission received a protest from Motive Power, Inc. with the Staff’s Recommendation of awarding the contract to Siemens Industry, Inc. The protest was received within forty-eight (48) hours of the SJRRC staff’s recommendation as stated in

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the RFP. SJRRC acknowledged the bid protest and assembled a bid protest review panel and anticipates resolution prior to the Board Meeting. If the protest results in a change of recommendation, a revised staff report can be provided to the Commissioners. Fiscal Impact:

The funding sources of the initial orders are from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District through the Carl Moyer Program Grant of which was co-funded by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), and Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) allocations. Recommendation:

Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Authorizing a Purchase of Four (4) New Tier IV AC Traction Passenger Locomotives with Siemens Industry, Inc. for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $30,896,568 with Options to Purchase up to Four (4) Additional Units During the Five-Year Contract Term, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement.

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RESOLUTION SJRRC-R-17/18-

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) NEW TIER IV AC TRACTION PASSENGER LOCOMOTIVES WITH SIEMENS INDUSTRY,

INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $30,896,568 WITH OPTIONS TO PURCHASE UP TO FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL UNITS DURING THE FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT TERM, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, SJRRC secured multiple funding for purchase of New Tier IV AC

Traction Passenger Locomotives; and WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals for four (4) New Tier IV AC Traction

Passenger Locomotives was issued on February 14, 2018 with a due date of March 21, 2018; and

WHEREAS, on March 21, 2018, three (3) proposals were received for New Tier IV

AC Traction Passenger Locomotives; and WHEREAS, the three proposals received were reviewed for completeness and

responsiveness and evaluated as part of the procurement process; WHEREAS, the three proposers are eligible Transit Vehicle Manufacturers with

the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); and WHEREAS, the Rail Commission came to agreement on the terms and price

with Siemens Industry, Inc.; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the

San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission hereby Authorize a purchase of Four (4) New Tier IV AC Traction Passenger Locomotives with Siemens Industry, Inc. for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $30,896,568, and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Agreement

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of Commissioners this 6th day of April

2018, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL

RAIL COMMISSION

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_____________________________ _____________________________ STACEY MORTENSEN, Secretary STEVE DRESSER, Chair

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Item 6 ACTION

Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Authorizing Contract Amendment #3 to Extend the Contract by Exercising the Second Option Year for Information Technology Services to Interwest Consulting Group for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $185,000 and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute Contract Amendment #3 Background: On April 4, 2014, the Board of Commissioners Approved a Resolution for a Three-Year contract with Two (2) One-Year Options to Interwest Consulting Group for Information Technology Services. The Approved Resolution for the initial Three-Year term is in the amount not-to-exceed $750,000. On April 7, 2017, the Board of Commissioners Approved a Resolution for Contract Amendment #2 to exercise the first option year to renew the contract through April 30, 2018. This item is to exercise the second option year of the Information Technology Services contract with Interwest Consulting Group. The option to renew is at the sole discretion of SJRRC. Interwest Consulting Group agreed to continue the service at the same hourly rates as in the original proposal dated February 25, 2014. The cost of the option year is Not-To-Exceed $185,000 of which $75,000 is for the day-to-day operations, support, and maintenance, $60,000 is for ACE operations support including Security Camera, Train Wi-Fi, and Airwatch Mobile Device Management support and maintenance, and $50,000 for Capital Projects.

Fiscal Impact:

Costs associated with this Amendment are identified in the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission/ACE/SJJPA Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Operating Budget in the Project Management, Services, and Supplies Category in the Professional Services General line; Contracted Services Category in Professional Services Operations line; and Capital Budget in E-Ticketing line. Recommendation:

Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Authorizing Contract Amendment #3 to Extend the Contract by Exercising the Second Option year for Information Technology Services to Interwest Consulting Group for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $185,000 and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute Contract Amendment #3.

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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT BY EXERCISING THE SECOND OPTION YEAR FOR

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $185,000 AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3

WHEREAS, SJRRC requires Information Technology Services; and WHEREAS, on April 4, 2014, the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for a

three-year with two (2) one-year options contract to Interwest Consulting Group; and WHEREAS, on April 7, 2017, the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for

Contract Amendment #2 to exercise the first option year to renew the contract through April 30, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Rail Commission came to agreement on the terms and price

with Interwest Consulting Group for Information Technology Services to exercise Option Year 2; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the San

Joaquin Regional Rail Commission hereby Authorizes a One-Year Option for Information Technology Services to Interwest Consulting Group for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $185,000 and Authorizing and Directing the Executive Director to Execute the Contract Amendment #3;

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of Commissioners this 6th day of April 2018,

by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL

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Item 7 ACTION

Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Adopting Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Budget Amendment #3, Reclassifying Three Capital Projects and Increasing the Capital Budget for Two Capital Projects in the Amount of $2,480,000, from $54,518,773 to $56,998,773 Background: On June 2, 2017, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (“SJRRC”) approved the FY 2017/2018 SJRRC/ACE/SJJPA Operating and Capital Budgets. As part of the budget approval process, the Executive Director is responsible for, and authorized to implement, the adopted budget. The Executive Director’s authority is limited to the major category levels identified in the budget and is subject to the Commission’s authorized expenditure limits, except for those expenditures that are routine in nature and are required in order to conduct the ordinary day-to-day activities of the Commission or the ACE Service. These on-going expenditures are approved through the adoption of the budget. Budget increases, amendments, or transfers between major budget categories are submitted to the Board for approval in accordance with Section 7.2 of the SJRRC Joint Powers Agreement. On September 1, 2017, the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Budget Amendment #1 to add two capital projects to the Capital Budget and increased the Capital Budget in the amount of $275,830 from $54,242,943 to $54,518,773. On November 3, 2017, the Board of Commissioners approved a resolution for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Budget Amendment #2 and increased the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) Operating Budget in the Amount of $763,597.38 from $52,093,669 to $52,857,297. This amendment will reclassify three (3) capital projects and increase the Capital Budget in the amount of $2,480,000 for two (2) capital projects. Details of the changes are described below. Capital Budget:

1. Reclassification: $600,000 from SJJPA Minor Cap to Safety/Security Projects. o The funding source is Prop 1B CalOES and is identified in the SJRRC

Capital Budget.

2. Reclassification: $393,710 from E-Ticketing to Positive Train Control (PTC).

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o The funding source is Prop 1B PTMISEA and is identified in the SJRRC Capital Budget.

3. Reclassification: $200,000 from E-Ticketing to Safety/Security Projects.

o The funding source is Prop 1B TSSSDRA and is identified in the SJRRC Capital Budget.

4. Increase Capital Budget by $2,480,000 for two capital projects: o $100,000 for “RMF – Wayside Power” o $2,380,000 for “Cabral Station Track Extension” o Funding for these projects are identified in the Amendment of the Measure

K Cooperative Agreement (C-18-004) with SJCOG and approved by the SJCOG Board on October 26, 2017

A budget spreadsheet, which includes the proposed revisions is attached to this staff report. The reclassifications are in blue, the increases are in green. Fiscal Impact: This amendment increases the SJRRC Capital Budget by $2,480,000 for FY 2017/2018, from $54,518,773 to $56,998,773. Recommendation: Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Adopting Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Budget Amendment #3, Reclassifying Three Capital Projects and Increasing the Capital Budget for Two Capital Projects in the Amount of $2,480,000, from $54,518,773 to $56,998,773.

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Amendment #3 Capital Projects 2017/2018 Project Total for FY 17/18

Measure K CMAQ SJVAPCD BAAQMD

Cap and

Trade PROP 1AFTA Section

5307 FundsFTA Section

5309 Funds

FTA Section 5337

Funds

State Prop 1B PTIMESA

Funds

State Prop 1B

TSSSDRA Funds

ACTC Measure B

Bond Rebate Funds

CalOES State Prop

1B Security Funds CSHRA

SJRRC Unassigned

Fund Balance SJCOG RTIF

State Inter-City

Capital Funds

SJCOG Consolidated Loan 1,118,012$ 223,602 894,410

A1 & A2 Bond Repayments 3,035,912 2,145,940 889,972

UPRR Capital Access Fee 3,242,516 648,503 487,932 2,106,081

UPRR Capitalized Maintenance Projects 4,000,000 111,081 1,755,917 133,002 2,000,000

Platform Extension Projects 3,000,000 3,000,000

ACEforward 8,600,000 8,600,000

ACE Expansion 250,000 250,000 -

Cabral Station Boiler 75,000 75,000

Locomotives (5) 15,000,000 2,500,000 5,000,000 7,500,000

Mid-Life Overhaul of 1 Locomotive 875,000 875,000

Cabral Station Track Extension 5,000,000 2,380,000 2,500,000 714,980 1,785,020

7,380,000

E-Ticketing 250,913 631,842 212,781

238,132 12,781

Safety/Security Projects 800,000 200,000 600,000

Positive Train Control 3,726,880 71,600 2,627,810 932,194 95,276

4,120,590 1,325,904

Capital Spares 1,125,000 225,000 405,136 494,864

RMF - Wayside Power 200,000 100,000 200,000

300,000 Sunol Quiet Zone 800,000 800,000

East Channel Street Improvements 75,830 75,830

Emergency Demolition, Deconstruction 200,000 200,000

and Salvage of the Western Pacific Depot

SJJPA - Mid-Corridor Layover Facility 1,750,000 1,750,000

SJJPA - Minor Capital Projects 1,600,000 600,000 1,000,000

1,000,000 Total 56,998,773$ 3,652,105 986,081 2,500,000 5,000,000 10,950,000 2,500,000 3,435,565 1,785,020 8,402,107 1,564,036 212,781 2,800,000 889,972 2,445,276 8,600,000 200,000 75,830 1,000,000

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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 BUDGET

AMENDMENT #3, RECLASSIFYING THREE CAPITAL PROJECTS AND INCREASING THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR TWO CAPITAL PROJECTS IN THE

AMOUNT OF $2,480,000, FROM $54,518,773 TO $56,998,773

WHEREAS, on June 2, 2017 the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin

Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) adopted the fiscal year 2017/2018 Capital and Operating Budgets; and

WHEREAS, on September 1, 2017 the Board of Commissioners of SJRRC

approved a resolution for FY 2017/2018 Budget Amendment #1 to add two capital projects to the Capital Budget and increased the Capital Budget in the amount of $275,830, from $54,242,943 to $54,518,773; and

WHEREAS, On November 3, 2017, the Board of Commissioners approved a

resolution for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Budget Amendment #2 and increased the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) Operating Budget in the Amount of $763,597.38, from $52,093,669 to $52,857,297; and

WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Joint Powers

Agreement (“JPA”) requires approval of all amendments to the capital and operating budget; and

WHEREAS, as part of the Budget approval process, the Executive Director is

responsible for, and authorized to implement the adopted Capital and Operating Budgets. The Executive Director’s authority is limited to the major category levels identified in the Budget and is subject to the Commission’s authorized expenditure limits, except for those expenditures that are routine in nature and are required in order to conduct the ordinary day-to-day activities of the Commission or the ACE Service. These ongoing expenditures are approved through the adoption of the Budget. Budget increases, amendments, or transfers between major budget categories are submitted to the Board for approval in accordance with Section 7.2 of the JPA; and

WHEREAS, from time to time the need to amend an approved budget occurs to include additional funds for and or projects to complete the mission of the Commission in providing the ACE Service; and WHEREAS, the Executive Director has prepared an amended Capital Budget that reflect capital projects and the associated revenues; and

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WHEREAS, following review and deliberation, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission staff has recommended adoption of Amendment #3 to the FY 2017/2018 SJRRC/ACE/SJJPA Combined Capital Budget as presented; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners for the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission adopts Amendment #3, reclassifying three capital projects and increasing the Capital Budget for two capital projects in the amount of $2,480,000, from $54,518,773 to $56,998,773. PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of Commissioners this 6th day of April 2018, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION ___________________________ ____________________________ STACEY MORTENSEN, Secretary STEVE DRESSER, Chair

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Item 8 ACTION

Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Appointing the Stanislaus County Council of Governments as an Ex-Officio Member of the Commission Background: Based upon the interest expressed by Stanislaus County officials in participating in the planning process for the ACE expansion to Ceres, staff and Counsel presented options for involving elected officials from ACE expansion counties on the Rail Commission Board at the March meeting. Section 4.2 of the First Amended Joint Powers Agreement for the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission and Section 8.2 of the Commission’s By-laws, upon a majority vote of the regular voting members present, the Commission may appoint Ex-Officio non-voting members to the Commission. As the expansion to Ceres is progressing from the environmental process into engineering and construction, Stanislaus County Council of Governments voted to request an Ex-Officio seat on the Rail Commission Board at their meeting of March 29, 2018. Participation by Stanislaus County representatives would facilitate community support and involvement in the expansion program. As with existing Ex-Officio Members, the Stanislaus County Council of Governments shall appoint a representative to attend Commission meetings on its behalf. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact. Recommendation: Approve Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Appointing the Stanislaus County Council of Governments as an Ex-Officio Member of the Commission.

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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION APPOINTING THE STANISLAUS COUNTY COUNCIL

OF GOVERNMENTS AS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION WHEREAS, SJRRC is developing the ACEforward Expansion project for the ACE

extension from Lathrop to Ceres/Merced; and WHEREAS, Stanislaus County Council of Governments has been attending Rail

Commission meetings as the Expansion program has been presented and discussed; and WHEREAS, Stanislaus County Council of Governments voted to request an Ex-Officio

seat on the Rail Commission on March 29, 2018; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 4.2 of the First Amended Joint Powers Agreement for

the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (“JPA”) and Section 8.2 of the Commission’s By-laws (“By-laws”), the Commission, by majority vote of the regular voting commissioners present, may add an Ex-Officio, non-voting member to the Commission; and

WHEREAS, SJRRC desires to add the Stanislaus County Council of Governments as

an Ex-Officio, non-voting member of the Commission for the purpose of facilitating collaboration on the Expansion program into Stanislaus County; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the San

Joaquin Regional Rail Commission hereby appoints the Stanislaus County Council of Governments as a non-voting Ex-Officio Member of the Commission according to the terms and limitations set forth in the JPA and By-laws. The Stanislaus County Council of Government shall appoint a representative to attend Commission meetings.

PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of Commissioners this 6th day of April 2018,

by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL

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Item 9 INFORMATION/ACTION

SJRRC 2018/2019 Conceptual Work Program Background: The Conceptual Work Program lays out the priorities and focus for the upcoming fiscal year. It includes the oversight of the San Joaquins Intercity Rail service since the Rail Commission serves as the Managing Agency on behalf of the SJJPA Board. ACE Program: Based upon the five years of work through the ACEforward planning effort and the funding programs of SB1 and SB132, this next year’s efforts will focus on addressing existing ACE service capacity issues related to platforms, parking, shuttles and rolling stock. The expansion effort will focus on the capital projects related to the Ceres extension and, subject to the results of the Transit and Intercity Capital Rail Program (TIRCP), may include capital projects related to expanded service to Sacramento for both ACE and the San Joaquins. A 4-train service scenario is assumed to continue, along with the implementation of a pilot Saturday service program once PTC certification is complete. Coordination will also continue with the High Speed Rail Authority and the Tri Valley/San Joaquin Valley Rail Authority for connections to the HSR network and BART. San Joaquins: A new Morning Express Service will start on May 7th. By moving the existing train schedules around, this service can be provided without additional cost. The Morning Express will start in Fresno and arrive in Sacramento just before 8:00am. The new overall schedule allows for a full day in Sacramento and a half day, both in the morning and afternoon. Based upon the success of this concept, a Bay Area Morning Express train is planned for start-up in April of 2019. The capital program for the San Joaquins is focused on double platforms in the Valley and station upgrades for parking, lighting, security cameras and waiting room improvements. A more detailed presentation will be made at the Board meeting.

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Presentation by Train Riders Association of California (TRAC) Background: Ron Jones, President of TRAC, and David Schonbrunn, Vice-President of TRAC, will give a presentation on new rail service proposals for Northern California. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact. Recommendation: This is an informational item. There is no action requested.

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Item 11 ACTION

Authorize SJRRC Chair to Submit a SJRRC Comment Letter on the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Draft 2018 Business Plan

Background:

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) Draft 2018 Business Plan was released on March 9, 2019. The full CHSRA Draft 2018 Business Plan is available on the CHSRA website (www.hsr.ca.gov). Comments on this draft Business Plan are due to CHSRA no later than May 7, 2018. The Draft Business Plan highlights the positive economic, mobility, and environmental benefits from the high-speed rail program, including $6 billion in total economic activity in California to date. Key elements of the CHSRA 2018 Draft Business Plan are the emphasis on CHSRA’s support of the Draft 2018 State Rail Plan and “blended” service and connectivity improvements. The Draft Business Plan also acknowledges cost increases affecting each segment of the project, ranging from 20-35% and revised schedules that will push out delivery dates for the Silicon Valley to Central Valley Line and Phase 1 High-Speed Rail System. The CHSRA Draft 2018 Business Plan identifies the following investment priorities:

1. Meet CHSRA’s Commitments to Federal Funding Partner: The CHSRA will complete the 119-mile segment in the Central Valley and complete environmental review for the entire Phase 1 System between San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim by 2022.

2. Extend the Silicon Valley to Central Valley Line from San Francisco to Bakersfield: The draft business plan recognizes the high ridership and revenue potential of linking the Silicon Valley with the Central Valley between San Francisco and Bakersfield.

3. Deliver 224 Miles of High-Speed Rail Ready Infrastructure for Use by 2027: The draft plan proposes to construct high-speed rail ready infrastructure in the Central Valley (Madera to Bakersfield) and in Silicon Valley (San Francisco to Gilroy) to reduce travel times for existing passenger rail systems, expand clean, electrified service, and prepare the corridors for testing and potential early high-speed rail operations.

4. Isolate the Tunneling in the Pacheco Pass as the “Final Piece” to Complete Silicon Valley to Central Valley service: Engage public and private sector expertise to examine and refine design options, optimize operational efficiency, limit costs and develop innovative funding options.

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http://www.hsr.ca.gov/

5. Continue Bookend Investment in Southern and Northern California: The draft business plan continues to prioritize improving Los Angeles Union Station, the Burbank to Anaheim corridor and the electrification of the Caltrain corridor in the Bay Area.

Of particular importance to the SJRRC, the CHSRA 2018 Draft Business Plan highlights the coordinated efforts with the Connected Corridor North Study. This CHSRA partnership with the Central Valley Rail Working Group, SJRRC, SJJPA, CalSTA and Caltrans identifies a path forward for better, faster, more frequent and more coordinated passenger rail service between the San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento and has widespread support of agencies and elected officials throughout the Northern San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento. This work is fully supportive and consistent with the SJRRC’s efforts to improve intercity passenger rail service between the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. Additional areas of importance in the Draft Plan to the SJRRC include: highlights that connecting Merced as part of the Initial Operating Segment remains a high priority to CHSRA; continues to identify Madera as a HSR station to provide connectivity with the San Joaquins; and a commitment to continue to work with SJRRC and other Northern California rail partners to identify and prioritize near-term regional rail improvements as part of the Northern California Unified Rail Service. Please see the attached draft SJRRC comment letter which is recommended for Board approval. Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact. Recommendation:

Authorize SJRRC Chair to Submit a SJRRC Comment Letter on the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Draft 2018 Business Plan.

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DRAFT March 23, 2018 Mr. Dan Richard Chairperson, California High-Speed Rail Authority 770 L Street, Suite 800 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Comments on California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) Draft 2018 Business Plan Dear Chairperson Richard, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the CHSRA Draft 2018 Business Plan. SJRRC looks forward to working with CHSRA to implement a coordinated, complementary, and integrated intercity and commuter rail network which will help California’s economy and will enable our State to grow in a more sustainable manner which protects the environment. In particular, SJRRC is very pleased that the CHSRA 2018 Draft Business Plan highlights our coordinated efforts in the Connected Corridor North Study. This CHSRA partnership with the Central Valley Rail Working Group, SJRRC, San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), CalSTA and Caltrans identifies a path forward for better, faster, more frequent and more coordinated passenger rail service between the San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento and has widespread support of agencies and elected officials throughout the Northern San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento. This work is fully supportive and consistent with the SJRRC’s efforts to improve commuter passenger rail service between the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. SJRRC greatly appreciates that connecting Merced as part of the Initial Operating Segment remains a high priority to CHSRA, and that the plan continues to identify Madera as a HSR station to provide connectivity with the San Joaquins and emphasizes “blended” service and connectivity improvements. SJRRC also appreciates the CHSRA’s support of the Draft 2018 State Rail Plan and the commitment to continue to work with SJRRC and other Northern California rail partners to identify and prioritize near-term regional rail improvements as part of the Northern California Unified Rail Service. SJRRC supports the CHSRA Draft 2018 Business Plan and the Draft 2018 State Rail Plan which together propose a statewide vision for an integrated high speed, intercity, and commuter passenger rail system with reliable timed connections and multimodal transportation options. These plans will help lead to improved passenger rail services on many levels, and SJRRC looks forward to working with CHSRA, CalSTA, and Caltrans to implement an integrated high-speed, intercity and commuter passenger rail system to benefit our riders, our regions and our state.

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Sincerely, Steve Dresser, Chair San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission cc Brian Kelly, CHSRA; Chad Edison, CalSTA

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STAFF REPORT


SJRRC and SJCOG Partnership on a Pilot Program to Incentivize Rideshare and Carpools at the Lathrop/Manteca and Tracy Stations Background: As ridership on ACE has increased, parking has become impacted, including the Lathrop/Manteca and Tracy stations. SJRRC staff took several steps to address issues, including prohibiting and removing park and ride users and repainting lots to add spaces. With ridership continuing to grow, SJRRC and SJCOG staff began working on potential options to further reduce congestion at the two parking lots. Due to that partnership, an idea to increase carpools to the stations was put in motion. Utilizing Dibs through SJCOG, a platform that helps users connect transit options as well as with other transit riders, the plan is to offer an incentive of a $75 gas gift card for our passengers to use the Dibs program to carpool to the station. To be eligible, riders must form new carpools to the Lathrop/Manteca and Tracy stations. Riders must then log the trip through the Dibs website. They have to utilize the program for two months and must be an ACE 20-ride or monthly pass holder. Finally, they must rideshare at least three times a week. The cost of the program is $3,000 for gift cards, with SJCOG and SJRRC splitting the costs of the gift cards. This amount would allow us to offer an incentive to 40 carpoolers. Planned launch of marketing materials is March 12th, with a launch of the program on April 2nd to run through the end of the fiscal year. SJRRC and SJCOG will promote this new program through social media channels, as well as email, text, and on-site promotions such as donut days, where donuts and coffee will be handed out to promote the program.

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