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15. Approve the 2014 Alameda County Transportation Expenditure Plan and recommending the Board of Supervisors place a 30-year extension and augmentation of the existing Transportation Sales Tax on the November 4, 2014 General Election Ballot Mr. Tassano introduced Art Dau, Executive Director of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC). Mr. Dau presented the Alameda County Transportation Expenditure Plan, which is very similar to that approved by ACTC in 2012 but with a sunset period of 30 years. Over the last decade, regional agencies have seen a significant reduction in state and federal funding, which has severely impacted the ability to provide much needed infrastructure for the future. It is estimated that Alameda County will grow from a population of 500,000 to 2 million by 2045 and the senior population will more than double in that span of time. Coupled with the upturn in the economy, the area has seen significant increases in highway delays and mass transit ridership. The Plan will provide $8 billion in transit investment across Alameda County, with a significant portion planned for Pleasanton. Specific to Pleasanton, the plan includes approximately $43 million in direct allocations for street maintenance and repair, $11 million for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and $10.5 million to support paratransit activities for a total of more than $64 million over the 30 year period to be used at the city's discretion. The Plan includes significant regional capital projects including $400 million for the extension of Bart to Livermore, $132 million to complete the widening of Route 84, $20 million to support planning for the 1-580/680 interchange, and funding for major arteriole improvements like El Charro Road and Bernal Bridge. The plan also calls for continued investment in 1-580 and 1-680, which will hopefully catalyze federal funding as part of the President's proposed transportation plan to support goods movement. Finally, the plan includes continued funding for the youth transit pass program, $251 in trails funding, an infrastructure development plan, and a bucket of$300 million to help cities continue to build on sustainable community development projects. Mr. Dau stated that over the last decade and a half, Measure B dollars have allowed the investment of more than $1.6 billion in capital improvements in the Tri Valley alone. While the current program generated over $562 million in sales tax dollar, this was leveraged against another $1.1 billion in federal, state and regional funds to support major transportation improvements including the 1-580/680 flyover, the extension of Bart from Bayfair to its present terminus and improvements to Route 84. Mr. Dau stressed that continued support of the Measure B program does more than support transit. He said the investment in infrastructure and transit extensions like Bart is vital to economic development. He asked that the Council support the 2014 Transportation Expenditure Plan and request that the Board of Supervisors place both the plan and related sales tax initiative on the November ballot. Councilmember Cook-Kallio said one of the common questions asked whenever a tax measure is placed on the ballot is oversight. She asked Mr. Dau to discuss how the expenditure of funds is monitored and comments on ACTC's track record relative to performance and fiscal compliance. Mr. Dau explained that the current program is monitored by a watchdog committee comprised of 17 members, 10 of whom are appointed by elected officials and 7 who serve on civic organizations. The committee reports to the public, not the board, and is tasked with ensuring that every dollar is spent in accordance with the voters' mandate. As part of this work, the committee reviews ACTC's audit report as well as individual projects. He stated that ACTC has a solid track record, having delivered the entire current 20 year program 10 years ahead of schedule while keeping salary and benefits to less than 1% of total revenue. He stressed that the policies and philosophies built into the current plan will be carried forward, and perhaps expanded on, in the new plan. City Council Minutes Page 12 of 17 May 20,2014