In developing transportation related issues and proposals to bring forward for consideration by TWIC, staff receives input from the Board of Supervisors (BOS), references the County's adopted Legislative Platforms, coordinates with our legislative advocates, partner agencies and organizations, and consults with the Committee itself.
This report includes four sections, 1: LOCAL, 2: REGIONAL, 3: STATE, and 4: FEDERAL.
1. LOCAL
Transportation Expenditure Plan - The Contra Costa Transportation Authority's (CCTA's) Proposed March 2020 Sales Tax
Background
On August 28, 2019, CCTA released a proposed Transportation Expenditure Plan for consideration by the Cities and County. The status of that process is:
Antioch - 10/22
Brentwood - 9/24 APPROVED
Contra Costa County - 9/24 APPROVED
Clayton - 9/17 APPROVED
Concord - 10/15
Danville - 10/1 APPROVED
El Cerrito - 10/1 APPROVED
Hercules - 9/10 APPROVED
Lafayette - 9/23
Martinez - 10/2
Moraga - 10/10
Oakley - 10/8
Orinda - 10/15
Pinole - 10/1 APPROVED
Pittsburg - 10/21
Pleasant Hill - 10/7
Richmond - 10/22
San Pablo - 10/21
San Ramon - 10/8
Walnut Creek - 9/17 APPROVED
If the TEP review meets the required threshold, a majority of the cities in the County and a majority of the population residing in the incorporated areas of the County, CCTA will request that the County place the measure on the ballot. Tentatively, that item will come before the BOS on November 12th (introduction/first reading) and 19th (adoption second reading).
2. REGIONAL
No report in October.
3. STATE
Mr. Watts will attend the October Committee meeting to provide a report.
Contra Costa County Specific Legislation of Interest:
AB 1025 (Grayson): TRANSPORTATION: California Transportation Commission: San Ramon Branch Corridor: Reimbursement aka "The Iron Horse Bill".
Status: The bill was sent to the Governor on September 6th. Staff and Mr. Watts met with legislative staff in the Governor's office on August 23rd to discuss the bill. The Governor has until October 13th to sign bills.
Discussion: Mr. Watts will provide an update on the status of the bill at the October meeting.
Attached: October TWIC Report - Legislation of Interest
4. FEDERAL
No written report in October.
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