Napa Valley Transportation Authority public meetings in 2023
33 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)
The committee approved the 2024 work plan and meeting schedule, including a date change for the November 2024 meeting. Member Schellin was appointed to represent the committee on the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition Board of Directors. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023.
- Approved September 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved 2024 ATAC Work plan and meeting calendar (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Member Schellin to the NVVTC Board of Directors (4-0)
NVTA Board of Directors
The Board approved the purchase of six El Dorado 35' buses and related equipment. Members also adopted the 2024 legislative advocacy program and project priorities. In closed session, the Board voted to reject a claim by Mark Pacini.
- Approved purchase of six El Dorado 35' buses and related equipment via Purchase Order 23-P3024 (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Program and Project Priorities (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-26 setting the 2024 regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation Plan (unanimous)
- Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Rejected claim of Mark Pacini in closed session (unanimous)
NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)
The Board approved the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023, and established the 2024 calendar year meeting schedule. No action was taken regarding the Sales Tax Replacement Measure.
- Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-03-TA setting 2024 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Sales Tax Replacement Measure: no action taken
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Committee approved the 2024 work plan and meeting calendar and nominated the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair. It also recommended that the NVTA Board adopt the 2023 ADA Self-Evaluation Plan. Several items regarding Vine Transit and legislative advocacy were presented for information only.
- Approved September 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Nominated Member Baldini as Chair and Member Korve as Vice Chair for 2024 (7-0)
- Approved 2024 CAC Work plan and meeting calendar (7-0)
- Approved recommendation for NVTA Board to adopt 2023 ADA Self Evaluation plan (7-0)
NVTA Board of Directors
The Board approved the purchase of eight 40-foot zero-emission battery-electric buses and adopted a countywide Vision Zero plan. Several project amendments and a construction budget increase for the Imola Park and Ride were also approved. The revised Passenger Code of Conduct was continued to the next meeting.
- Approved purchase of eight 40’ zero-emission, battery-electric buses (unanimous)
- Approved Countywide Vision Zero Adoption (unanimous)
- Approved Imola Park and Ride Construction Contract Budget Increase (unanimous)
- Approved Regional Measure 3 Priorities (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 23-25 amending Agreement No. 21-12 with Transdev Services Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Park Engineering agreement for St. Helena to Calistoga Napa Valley Vine Trail Project (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Cultural Resources Monitoring and Treatment Agreement for St. Helena to Calistoga Napa Valley Vine Trail Project (unanimous)
- Continued revised Passenger Code of Conduct to the next regular meeting
NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)
The Board of Directors unanimously approved Resolution No. 23-02-TA to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Operating Budget. The board also approved the meeting minutes from September 27, 2023.
- Approved Resolution No. 23-02-TA amending FY 2022-23 Annual Operating Budget (10-0)
- Approved September 27, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0)
- Approved adoption of the agenda (10-0)
NVTA Board of Directors
The Board approved a budget increase for the Vine Trail construction contract from St. Helena to Calistoga. Members also authorized the purchase of four new vehicles for Vine Transit and electric vehicle charging stations.
- Approved Vine Trail St. Helena to Calistoga Construction Contract Budget Increase (Unanimous)
- Approved Purchase Order 23-P3018 for electric vehicle charging stations (Unanimous)
- Approved Purchase Orders 23-P3017 and 23-P3019 for four Vine Transit vehicles (Unanimous)
- Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Paratransit Coordinating Council member appointment (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 20-15 certifying the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to the Cultural Resources Monitoring and Treatment Agreement for the Vine Trail (Unanimous)
- Approved Citizen Advisory Committee member appointments (Unanimous)
NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)
The Board unanimously approved revisions to the Measure T process and procedures. The Board also approved the July 19, 2023, meeting minutes. A report on the Sales Tax Replacement Measure was presented for information only with no action taken.
- Approved revised Measure T Process and Procedures (9-0)
- Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Adopted the agenda (9-0)
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The committee approved the meeting minutes from July 12, 2023. All other agenda items, including reports on a potential ballot measure and the Vision Zero Draft Plan, were presented for information only with no action taken.
- Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
The Technical Advisory Committee recommended that the NVTA-Tax Agency approve the Draft Measure T Process and Procedures Update. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from July 13, 2023. Other items were presented for information only.
- Recommended approval of Draft Measure T Process and Procedures Update (Unanimous)
- Approved July 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
NVTA Board of Directors
The Board approved a Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant application and a Transportation Development Act Article 3 countywide claim for FY 2023-24. Several consent items were approved, including the purchase of radios for Vine vehicles and the disposal of non-performing assets.
- Approved FTA Section 5310 Grant Application via Resolution 23-21 (unanimous)
- Approved TDA-3 Countywide Claim for FY 2023-24 via Resolution 23-22 (unanimous)
- Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Revised Policies, Practices, and Procedures Manual: Personnel (unanimous)
- Approved Purchase Order 23-P3012 for Vine vehicle radios (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 23-20 for disposing of non-performing assets (unanimous)
NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)
The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from June 21, 2023, and an updated 5-year project list for the City of St. Helena. Staff presented public survey results regarding a potential November 2024 transportation ballot measure, but no action was taken on that item.
- Adopted the agenda (9-0)
- Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Approved updated 5-year Project List for the City of St. Helena (9-0)
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
The Technical Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its June 1, 2023 meeting. All other agenda items, including updates on the Vision Zero Plan and Measure T policies, were presented for information only with no action taken.
- Approved June 1, 2023 Meeting Minutes (9-0)
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Committee approved the meeting minutes from May 3, 2023. Other agenda items, including reports on Vision Zero and the Countywide Transportation Plan, were presented for information only with no action taken.
- Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
NVTA Board of Directors
The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 23-18 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget. Other key actions included authorizing 13 professional services agreements for architect and engineer services and increasing contingency funds for the Bus Maintenance Facility construction contract.
- Approved Resolution No. 23-18 Amending the FY 2023-24 Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved 13 Professional Services Agreements for RFQ 2023-R01 On-Call Architect/Engineer and Project Delivery Services (Unanimous)
- Approved additional contingency for Bus Maintenance Facility Agreement No. 21-46 and increased Executive Director's change order authority (Unanimous)
- Approved TFCA Program Manager Fund Project list for FYE 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved Purchase Order 23-P3011 for Vine vehicle video surveillance hardware (Unanimous)
- Approved FY 2023-24 salary ranges for NVTA job classifications (Unanimous)
- Approved Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) member appointments (Unanimous)
- Approved annual Chair and Vice Chair appointments (Unanimous)
NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)
The Board adopted the meeting agenda. The Annual Financial Statement and Audit Report for the years ending June 30, 2022 and 2021 for the Cities of American Canyon and Calistoga was received and filed.
- Approved adoption of the agenda (unanimous)
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
The Technical Advisory Committee recommended that the NVTA Board approve the Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Manager Fund Project list for Fiscal Year Ending 2023. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting.
- Recommended NVTA Board approval of the TFCA Program Manager Fund Project list for FYE 2023 (11-0)
- Approved May 4, 2023 TAC Meeting Minutes (10-0-1)
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)
The committee approved the meeting minutes from January 23, 2023. Other agenda items, including e-mobility device conflicts and the Vision Zero Plan, were presented for information only with no action taken.
- Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
NVTA Board of Directors
The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda covering nine items, including funding for the Soscol Junction Project and Vine Bus Maintenance Facility. The meeting included a board retreat and site visit regarding the Vine Transit System, though no action was taken on those presentations.
- Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Paratransit Coordinating Council member appointment (unanimous)
- Approved reclassification of Marketing and Information Specialist (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 23-08 for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program certifications (unanimous)
- Approved Overall Work Program for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 (unanimous)
- Approved Project Work Order PWO-04 for Countywide Transportation Plan metrics update (unanimous)
- Approved Resolutions 23-16 and 23-17 for Soscol Junction Project and Vine Bus Maintenance Facility funds (unanimous)
- Approved amendment for Vine Trail - Calistoga to St. Helena project services (unanimous)
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
The committee appointed Lorien Clark as acting chair for the meeting. Members approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items regarding transit, Vision Zero, and Measure T reform were presented for information only with no action taken.
- Appointed Lorien Clark as acting chair for the May 4, 2023 meeting
- Approved March 2, 2023 TAC meeting minutes
Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)
The council recommended the appointment of a representative to the NVTA Technical Advisory Committee. Staff reported the termination of a consultant contract for the Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment. The council also approved previous meeting minutes.
- Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Lisa De Rose-Hernandez as PCC representative to the NVTA Technical Advisory Committee (unanimous)
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Committee approved the meeting minutes from March 1, 2023. Other agenda items, including project updates and transit reports, were presented for information only with no action taken.
- Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
NVTA Board of Directors
The Board approved architectural and engineering services for modifications to the Soscol Gateway Transit Center. Other actions included approving a call for TFCA projects and adopting positions on state legislative bills. The Board also passed several consent items related to grants and claims.
- Approved $118,212 contract with Moniz Architecture for Soscol Gateway Transit Center modifications (Unanimous)
- Approved call for projects for TFCA Program Manager Fund for FYE 2024-26 (Unanimous)
- Approved recommendation positions on state bill matrix (10-1-1)
- Approved Resolution of Local Support for OBAG 3 Project SR 29 American Canyon improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved TDA-3 Countywide Claim for FY 2022-23 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 23-08 for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program certifications (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from January 18 and February 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)
The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from January 18, 2023. The Board also approved an appointment for a member of the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC).
- Adopted the meeting agenda (12-0)
- Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (12-0)
- Approved Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) member appointment (12-0)
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
The Technical Advisory Committee recommended that the NVTA Board open a Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Call for Projects for fiscal years 2024-2026. The committee also recommended the submission of the TDA 3 FY 2022-23 Countywide Claim to MTC. Additionally, the committee approved the minutes from the January 5, 2023 meeting.
- Approved January 5, 2023 TAC Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
- Recommended NVTA Board submit TDA 3 FY 2022-23 Countywide Claim to MTC (Unanimous)
- Recommended NVTA Board open TFCA Call for Project for Fiscal Years Ending 2024-2026 (Unanimous)
Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)
The council approved the meeting minutes from January 5, 2023. Staff provided updates on the Countywide Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment and Vine Transit, but no actions were taken on these items.
- Approved January 5, 2023 PCC Meeting Minutes
Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC)
The committee approved the December 7, 2022 meeting minutes and Measure T website usage analytics. Several reports regarding financial certifications and analysis were presented for information only with no action taken.
- Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Approved Measure T Website Usage Analytics (8-0)
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)
The committee approved the meeting minutes from November 28, 2022, and elected its leadership for the 2023 calendar year. Other agenda items regarding e-mobility safety and Vision Zero were presented for information only with no action taken.
- Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
- Elected Member Christian as Chair for CY 2023 (8-0)
- Elected Member Schellin as Vice Chair for CY 2023 (8-0)
NVTA Board of Directors
The Board approved the annual financial statements for 2021 and 2022 and authorized contract amendments for construction and biological monitoring services. Members also appointed representatives to the County Wide Vision Zero Stakeholder Working Group and approved a power purchase agreement termination fee exposure item.
- Approved Annual Financial Statement and Independent Auditor's Report for 2021 and 2022
- Approved termination fee exposure in the Power Purchase Agreement with 127Energy LLC
- Approved contract amendment with Kleinfelder for construction services
- Approved contract amendment with Sequoia Ecological Consulting Inc. for the Napa Valley Vine Trail project
- Appointed Joseph and Chouteau to the County Wide Vision Zero Stakeholder Working Group, with Alessio as alternate
- Approved Consent Items 9.1-9.4, including CAC member appointments and FTA DBE goals
- Approved adoption of the agenda
NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)
The Board approved the updated 5-year project list for the County of Napa. Other actions included the adoption of the meeting agenda and approval of consent items. The Measure T Biennial Report was presented for information only with no action taken.
- Approved Adoption of the Agenda (8-0)
- Approved Consent Items 7.1 (AB 361 Requirements) and 7.2 (Nov 16, 2022 Minutes) (8-0)
- Approved updated 5-year project list for the County of Napa (8-0)
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The committee approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting. All other agenda items, including reports on transit coordination and the Vision Zero Plan, were for information only and required no action.
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (11-0)
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
The committee appointed a delegate and an alternate to the Napa Valley Vision Zero Technical Advisory Working Group. The committee also approved the amended minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting.
- Appointed Eric Janzen as delegate and Lorien Clark as alternate to the Napa Valley Vision Zero Technical Advisory Working Group (9-0)
- Approved amended November 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes (7-0)
Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)
The council elected its 2023 officers and representatives to the NVTA Board. Members approved the 2023 Work Plan and meeting calendar, as well as a revised paratransit application for Vine Services.
- Approved September 1, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Appointed Collette as Chair, Sweigert as Vice Chair, Collette as NVTA Board representative, Sweigert as alternate, and Smith as second alternate (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Work Plan and Meeting Calendar with July 13 date (4-0)
- Approved revised paratransit application for Vine Services (4-0)