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LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COUNTY OF ALPINE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 11:00 AM NOTICE: Pursuant to Government Code §54954.3(a), any member of the public shall be provided with the opportunity to directly address the Alpine County Board of Supervisors concerning any item that has been described in the notice for the meeting before or during consideration of that item. No other business shall be considered at these meetings by the legislative body. No action can be taken on items not appearing on the agenda. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ALPINE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION As authorized by Governor Newsom’s Executive Order, N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020, the meeting will be held via teleconferencing with members of the Board attending from separate remote locations. This altered format is in observance of recommendations by local officials that precautions be taken, including social distancing, to address the threat of COVID-19. Important Notice to the Public Regarding COVID-19 Based on guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the California Governor’s Officer, in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, please note the following: 1. There will be limited public access to the physical location of the meeting open to the public. You may participate in the Zoom Webinar, including listening to the meeting and providing public comment, by following the instructions below. To join the meeting by computer: Visit Or visit click on "Join A Meeting" and use the Zoom Meeting ID 930 3615 3372. To join the meeting by telephone: Dial (253) 215-8782 or (346) 248-7799 or (669) 900-9128, then enter Webinar ID: 930 3615 3372. To provide public comment (at appropriate times) during the meeting, press *9 to raise your hand. 2. If you are unable to join the Zoom Webinar of the Board meeting you may still view the live stream of the meeting by visiting http://alpinecountyca.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx Submission of Public Comments for the record: For those wishing to make public comments at the Board meeting, please submit your comments electronically for the record. Comments will not be read aloud at the meeting. Email comments must be submitted to the County Clerk at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Comments may also be submitted though the Alpine County website form http://alpinecountyca.gov/FormCenter/County-Clerk-5/Public- Comment-Form-42. All documents submitted during the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office. ---PAGE BREAK--- Local Transportation Commission Agenda for Tuesday July 20, 2021 Page 2 DRAFT for Agenda Review Reading of Public Comments: The County Clerk will not read electronic comments. The public has the opportunity to participate and comment through the Zoom meeting information above. The email comments submitted shall become part of the record of the Board meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT This portion of the meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Local Transportation Commission on subjects relating to county business. No action can be taken on matters not listed on the agenda. 3. CONSENT AGENDA These matters are expected to be routine and non-controversial and are usually approved by a single majority vote without discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda to be discussed and considered separately. Prior to approval of the consent agenda the chair will announce that comments or questions will be taken from members of the public, staff or the Board on consent agenda items when the comment does not necessitate the item being removed for separate action. 3.1. Request approval of regular meeting minutes of 07/06/2021. - County Clerk 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1. Social Services Transportation Advisory Council Appointments - Community Development Director 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS / PUBLIC MEETING 6.1. Adoption of resolution on findings regarding unmet transit needs - Community Development Director 7. ADJOURNMENT The Board will adjourn to the next meeting of at at Alpine County Government Center, 99 Water Street, Markleeville, California. Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Local Transportation Commission By: Patricia Griffin, Assistant County Clerk ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Local Transportation Commission FROM: Teola Tremayne, County Clerk DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Teola Tremayne, County Clerk TITLE: Request approval of regular meeting minutes of 07/06/2021. SUMMARY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: 3.1 Packet Pg. 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Local Transportation Commission County of Alpine Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] P.O. Box 158 FAX: [PHONE REDACTED] Markleeville, CA 96120 MINUTES July 6, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Terry Woodrow called the Regular Meeting to order at 11:22 AM with Commissioners Ron Hames, Terry Woodrow, David Griffith, Irvin Jim, and January Riddle present. 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Cal Trans District 10 representative Gregoria Poncé introduced herself and stated that she was available for questions. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Matters that are routine and non-controversial and are usually approved by a single majority vote without discussion. Items can be removed from the consent agenda to be discussed and considered separately. 3.1. Approval of regular meeting minutes of 05/18/2021. - County Clerk MOTION Riddle / SECOND Griffith approving the regular meeting minutes of 05/18/2021. AYES: Hames, Woodrow, Griffith, Jim, Riddle MOTION CARRIED. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 5. NEW BUSINESS None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS / PUBLIC MEETING 6.1. Public Hearing to determine if there are any unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet and possible adoption of resolution defining "unmet transit needs" and "reasonable to meet." - Community Development Director Green Dot Transportation Solutions representative Stephanie Alward provided background information regarding the need for a public hearing regarding unmet transit needs and invited the public to the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) Meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 3:00pm. Chair Woodrow opened the Public Hearing at 11:29 AM. 3.1.a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: LTC DRAFT Minutes 07.06.2021 (LTC minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- Local Transportation Commission Minutes for Tuesday July 6, 2021 Page 2 In response to Gregoria Poncé’s questions regarding how the Dial-A-Ride program was navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, how outreach regarding the Public Hearing was handled, and whether there would be consideration of expanding the current service areas for Dial-A-Ride, Alward stated that the Dial-A-Ride program could be further discussed at the upcoming SSTAC Meeting, and that the Public Hearing was posted online and sent to the regular public posting places as required. Becky Deforest stated that it would benefit the County to have a walking or biking trail from Diamond Valley to Markleeville. Chair Woodrow closed the Public hearing at 11:35 AM. Alward read the resolution. MOTION Griffith / SECOND Hames adopting Resolution No. LTC2021-07 defining "unmet transit needs" and "reasonable to meet." AYES: Hames, Woodrow, Griffith, Jim, Riddle MOTION CARRIED. 7. ADJOURNMENT The Commission adjourned to the next regular meeting of Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the County Administrative Office Building, Markleeville, California. Terry Woodrow, Chair, Board of Supervisors County of Alpine, State of California ATTEST: Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk & ex officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Patricia Griffin, Assistant County Clerk *A complete audio recording of this meeting is available on the County website* www.alpinecountyca.gov 3.1.a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: LTC DRAFT Minutes 07.06.2021 (LTC minutes 07/06/2021) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Local Transportation Commission FROM: Debbie Burkett, Community Development Director DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Candace Stowell, Community Development Deputy Director TITLE: Social Services Transportation Advisory Council Appointments SUMMARY: The LTC is required by the Transportation Development Act (Section 99238) to establish a Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) to create a broad representation of social service and transit providers representing the elderly, the disabled, and persons of limited means. Appointees shall serve three-year terms with the option to renew at the end of the term. According to Section 99238 of the Transportation Development Act, the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council shall have the following responsibilities: Annually participate in the identification of transit needs in the jurisdiction, including unmet transit needs that may exist within the jurisdiction of the council and that may be reasonable to meet by establishing or contracting for new public transportation or specialized transportation services or by expanding existing services. Annually review and recommend action by the transportation planning agency for the area within the jurisdiction of the council which finds, by resolution, that there are no unmet transit needs, there are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet, or there are unmet transit needs, including needs that are reasonable to meet. Advise the transportation planning agency on any other major transit issues, including the coordination and consolidation of specialized transportation services. On June 4th, 2021, an SSTAC Vacancy Notice and Appointment Application Form were distributed among stakeholders and were made available on the County website for 30 days prior to this meeting. One application was received from Rob Dobyns, representing Dial-A-Ride. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the resolution appointing SSTAC applicants. ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: Staff is recommending adoption of the Resolution appointing applicants to SSTAC. FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 5.1 Packet Pg. 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- FUNDING SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Please send signed resolution to Community Development Director. ID 4159 5.1 Packet Pg. 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, COUNTY OF ALPINE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, COUNTY OF ALPINE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS WHEREAS, the Alpine County Local Transportation Commission (LTC) has been designated the Regional Transportation Planning Agency with the responsibility to administer the Transportation Development Act; and WHEREAS, this Commission is responsible to meet the requirements of Section 99238 of the Transportation Development Act; and WHEREAS, one of the requirements of Section 99238 is the existence of a Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC), WHEREAS, at this, their July 20, 2021 regular meeting the Commission concurs with the appointment of SSTAC applicants, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Alpine County Local Transportation Commission of the County of Alpine, State of California, appoints the proposed SSTAC applicants to serve three year terms. . Terry Woodrow, Chair Local Transportation Commission, County of Alpine, State of California 5.1 Packet Pg. 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk Margaret Long, County Counsel & Ex Officio Clerk to the Board of Supervisors By: Patricia Griffin, Assistant County Clerk 5.1 Packet Pg. 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- 5.1.a Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: #1.1 SSTAC Application - Dobyns (Social Services Transportation Advisory Council Appointments) ---PAGE BREAK--- AGENDA TRANSMITTAL TO: Local Transportation Commission FROM: Debbie Burkett, Community Development Director DATE OF MEETING: July 20, 2021 PREPARED BY: Candace Stowell, Community Development Deputy Director TITLE: Adoption of resolution on findings regarding unmet transit needs SUMMARY: The LTC is required by the Transportation Development Act (Section 99401.5 and 99401.6) to adopt a definition of the terms “Unmet Transit Needs” and “Reasonable to Meet” and to pass a resolution of finding prior to allocation of any funds not related to public transportation services. The Alpine County Unmet Transit Needs Hearing for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 was held during the regular July 6, 2021 Alpine County LTC meeting. Unmet needs feedback was solicited from Alpine County stakeholders and from meeting attendees at the public hearing as well as during the SSTAC review of Unmet Transit Needs. SSTAC members and stakeholders were solicited prior to the meetings for inclusion and invitation. The Unmet Transit Needs Hearing and SSTAC discussion were advertised in the following ways: The Hearing Notice was posted to the Alpine County website. The Hearing Notice was sent to Alpine County stakeholders. The SSTAC discussion flyer and agenda were posted on the Alpine County website. The SSTAC discussion flyer and agenda were sent to Alpine County stakeholders. During the July 6, 2021 Alpine County LTC meeting, the Unmet Transit Needs Definitions were approved. The finding shall be that: There are no unmet transit needs. There are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet. There are unmet transit needs, including needs that are reasonable to meet. The following comments were received: 1. Is there consideration of providing expansion on service areas? 2. Is there consideration of looking at further outreach? 3. How is DAR navigating COVID going? For many counties, this has been a challenge. 4. From an economic development and community health perspective, it would benefit the community to have a walking and biking trail connecting Diamond Valley Road to Markleeville. During the SSTAC discussion, the above comments were reviewed. The minutes from the SSTAC discussion have been included as an attachment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the resolution adopting the findings. 6.1 Packet Pg. 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- ISSUE STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: Staff is recommending adoption of the Resolution adopting the findings for unmet needs. FISCAL IMPACT: 1) Budgeted Current Fiscal Year 2) Total Anticipated Cost Current Year 3) Total Anticipated Cost Annual Year (Not Applicable) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SOURCE Unanticipated Revenue From Contingency Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FUNDING SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CLERK: Please send signed resolution to Community Development Director. ID 4158 6.1 Packet Pg. 12 ---PAGE BREAK--- RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, COUNTY OF ALPINE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA "UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS FINDINGS" WHEREAS, the Alpine County Local Transportation Commission (LTC) has been designated the Regional Transportation Planning Agency with the responsibility to administer the Transportation Development Act; and WHEREAS, one of the requirements of Section 99401.5 pursuant to Section 99238.5 is the holding of at least one public hearing for the purpose of soliciting comments on any unmet transit needs that may exist; and WHEREAS, staff held one public hearing digitally via the Zoom platform and posted information on the County website and performed stakeholder outreach for the purpose of soliciting comments on unmet transit needs; and WHEREAS, this hearing provided the requests for transit service as follows; and WHEREAS, the following is submitted to the Commission: 1. Is there consideration of providing expansion on service areas? a. Service improvements and alternative transportation measures will be reviewed during the upcoming development of the Short Range Transit Plan Update. 2. Is there consideration of looking at further outreach? a. This will be reviewed during the Short Range Transit Plan Update. 3. How is DAR navigating COVID going? For many counties, this has been a challenge. a. Ron Dobyns of Dial A Ride reported COVID mask rules and safety has not been a problem on the bus. 4. From an economic development and community health perspective, it would benefit the community to have a walking and biking trail connecting Diamond Valley Road to Markleeville. a. Debbie Burkett of Alpine County Community Development responded that there is no budget for this item. This may be considered not reasonable to meet due to the challenge of funding. WHEREAS, after consideration of all information presented on unmet transit needs, the results of the public hearings and a review of services currently available, the Commission has reached the following conclusion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Local Transportation Commission of the County of Alpine, State of California, makes the determination that there currently are not Unmet Transit Needs that are reasonable to meet. 6.1 Packet Pg. 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- Terry Woodrow, Chair Local Transportation Commission, County of Alpine, State of California ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Teola L. Tremayne, County Clerk Margaret Long, County Counsel & Ex Officio Clerk to the Board of Supervisors By: Patricia Griffin, Assistant County Clerk 6.1 Packet Pg. 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- MINUTES – SSTAC DISCUSSION Date: July 7, 2021 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Zoom Digital Meeting 1) Introductions Attendees: Ron Dobyns – SSTAC member Sharon King – SSTAC member Tink Miller – SSTAC member Stephanie Alward – Green DOT Transportation Solutions Sofia Lepore – Green DOT Transportation Solutions Terry Woodrow – Alpine County Debbie Burkett – Alpine County Candace Stowell – Alpine County Justine Marmesh – LSC Genevieve Evans – LSC Kenneth Cruz – Washoe Tribe Irvin Jim – Washoe Tribe Lloyd Clark – Caltrans Gregoria Ponce – Caltrans 2) Transit Requests During the public hearing held at the Local Transportation Commission meeting on 7/6/21, the following requests were heard. Is there consideration of providing expansion on service areas? Is there consideration of looking at further outreach? How is DAR navigating COVID going? For many counties, this has been a challenge. From an economic development and community health perspective, it would benefit the community to have a walking and biking trail connecting Diamond valley Road to Markleeville. 3) Discussion of Transit Requests Is there consideration of providing expansion on service areas? o Genevieve Evans of LSC Consulting responded that service improvements and alternative transportation measures will be reviewed during the upcoming development of the Short Range Transit Plan. Is there consideration of looking at further outreach? o This will be reviewed during the Short Range Transit Plan Update. How is DAR navigating COVID going? For many counties, this has been a challenge. o Ron Dobyns of Dial A Ride reported COVID mask rules and safety has not been a problem on the bus. From an economic development and community health perspective, it would benefit the community to have a walking and biking trail connecting Diamond Valley Road to Markleeville. 6.1.a Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: #2.1 Minutes - SSTAC Discussion (2021 Unmet Transit Needs Findings) ---PAGE BREAK--- o Debbie Burkett of Alpine County Community Development responded that there is no budget for this item. This may be considered not reasonable to meet due to the challenge of funding. Tink Miller asked for an update on new vehicle and equipment purchases. o Ron Dobyns reported that Dial-A-Ride got a new bus. The Dial A Ride mechanic is getting ready to auction off the new vehicle. The new bus is an 8 passenger seated bus with space for 1 wheelchair in the back. It has 4 wheel drive and is lift-equipped, and is more compact so it is easier to park. 4) Short Range Transit Plan Update Overview Genevieve Evans, the consultant developing the Short Range Transit Plan, asked for an opinion on in-person versus virtual outreach. Irvin Jim invited the planning team to present the Plan at the next community council meeting in person on August 5th. Gregoria Ponce from Caltrans recommended having a virtual option for accessibility reasons. Candace Stowell recommended outreach at the Community Gathering for the Community Health Improvement Plan in Markleeville in late July. Terry Woodrow offered for LSC to attend a Bear Valley Business Association meeting but doesn’t see a real need for new transit access to Bear Valley. Genevieve asked if there has been discussion about volunteer driver programs. Debbie Burkett responded that there are no current volunteer programs. Ron Dobyns had a suggestion from a Kirkwood resident to go to Kirkwood once a week and transport people to the grocery store. Tink Miller suggested that Kirkwood could be an opportunity for a voucher program for volunteer drivers to get reimbursed for mileage. It works well for outlying communities. Advertisements in Markleeville have led to more riders. Tink Miller asked about transportation to medical appointments outside of Alpine County. Ron Dobyns responded that Dial-A-Ride is currently meeting needs of anyone needing transport for medical services. Short Range Transit Plan Schedule: Outreach in July/August Existing conditions memo in September Alternative analysis complete in October Outreach with public on alternative analysis Discuss preferred options Draft by November, final by end of calendar year The draft will be publicly circulated. 5) Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 3:38 PM. 6.1.a Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: #2.1 Minutes - SSTAC Discussion (2021 Unmet Transit Needs Findings)