Napa Valley Transportation Authority public meetings in 2024

NVTA Board of Directors

The NVTA Board of Directors will meet to discuss the construction budget for the Vine Trail project from St. Helena to Calistoga. The board is considering approving additional funds and authorizing change orders for the existing agreement with Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc.

• Approval of additional construction budget for Construction Agreement No. 22-11 with Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc (Vine Trail St Helena to Calistoga Project)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 22-11, Revised, to authorize change orders for Construction Agreement No. 22-11

The Board of Directors approved additional construction budget and change orders for the Vine Trail project from St. Helena to Calistoga. This action relates to Agreement No. 22-11 and Resolution No. 22-11.

• Approved additional construction budget and change orders for Vine Trail Agreement No. 22-11 and Resolution No. 22-11 (Unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board appointed Director Dohring as Vice Chair and approved a consultant agreement for the Countywide Transportation Plan update. The Board also approved several consent items, including FTA application authorizations and a project agreement amendment.

• Appointed Director Dohring as Board Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 25-C06 for Planning Consultant Services not to exceed $350,000
• Approved Resolution 2024-18 authorizing FTA application submittals
• Approved amendment to agreement with Park Engineering for St. Helena to Calistoga Napa Valley Vine Trail Project
• Approved meeting minutes from November 7 and November 20, 2024

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The NVTA-TA Board of Directors will consider authorizing agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to implement a local transactions and use tax. The board will also review changes to the City of Napa's Five-Year Measure T Project List.

• Resolution 2024-06-TA: Authorizing agreements with the CDTFA for local transactions and use tax implementation
• Resolution 2024-07-TA: Authorizing the examination of Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax Records
• Approval of changes to the City of Napa’s Five-Year Measure T Project List
• Review of the Biennial Measure T Report for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board approved a consent agenda including the execution of Measure U agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and updates to the City of Napa Five-year Project List. The Biennial Measure T Report for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 was also approved.

• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved executing Measure U Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
• Approved updates to the City of Napa Five-year Project List
• Approved Biennial Measure T Report for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024

Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC)

The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee will review updates to the City of Napa's five-year Measure T project list and a draft Biennial Report. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 and receive financial updates on Measure T.

• Review and recommendation of the updated City of Napa Five-Year Measure T Project List
• Review of the draft Measure T Biennial Report
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2025
• Project overview from the City of American Canyon on Measure T Projects
• Fiscal Year 2023-24 Quarter 4 Measure T April-June Analysis and Financial Update

The committee approved updates to the City of Napa 5-year project list and the 2025 meeting schedule. Members also elected Valerie Zizack-Morais as Chair and Chuck McMinn as Vice Chair for 2025. Several reports regarding Measure T were presented for information only.

• Approved updates to the City of Napa 5-year project list (5-0)
• Elected Valerie Zizack-Morais as Chair and Chuck McMinn as Vice Chair for CY 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved CY 2025 meeting schedule (4-0, 1 abstain)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority - Tax Agency Board of Directors will meet to approve administrative updates. The board is deciding on the 2025 meeting calendar and amendments to the agency's conflict of interest code.

• Resolution No. 24-03-TA: Setting the 2025 regular meeting schedule for the Board and the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• Resolution No. 24-04-TA: Amending the NVTA-TA Conflict of Interest Code
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 26, 2024

The Board approved the 2025 meeting schedule for the Tax Agency and the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee. Members also approved an amended conflict of interest code and the June 26, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (12-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-03-TA setting 2025 meeting schedule (12-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-04-TA amending the Conflict of Interest Code (12-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The NVTA Board of Directors will meet to decide on multiple construction and service contracts, including a $724,000 award for tenant improvements at the Soscol Gateway Transit Center and a $46,276 amendment to a Kleinfelder construction services contract. The board will also discuss fare subsidy programs, legislative updates, and bylaw changes.

• Award $724,000 construction contract to Carr’s Construction Service for Soscol Gateway Transit Center Tenant Improvements
• Amend Kleinfelder contract by $46,276, increasing total to $1,945,102 for construction management services
• Approve $199,000 contract with TYLin for construction management and inspection of Soscol Gateway Transit Center Tenant Improvements
• Authorize $55,792 and $130,370 amendments to TYLin on-call task orders for transit signal priority and engineering support
• Receive report on costs to subsidize fixed-route fares for K-12, low-income adults, elderly, and disabled riders

The Board approved construction and consultant contracts for the Soscol Gateway Transit Center Tenant Improvements Project. Other actions included amending agency bylaws and the conflict of interest code. The Board requested further research on target populations for a potential free transit and fare subsidy pilot program.

• Approved construction contract for Soscol Gateway Transit Center Tenant Improvements (18-1)
• Approved consultant support contract for Soscol Gateway Transit Center Tenant Improvements (18-1)
• Approved on-call task orders with TYLin (23-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-17 amending NVTA Bylaws
• Approved Resolution No. 24-16 amending NVTA Conflict of Interest Code
• Approved Resolution No. 24-15 setting 2025 meeting schedule
• Approved contract amendment with Kleinfelder for construction services
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Active Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to conduct routine business including electing a chair and vice chair for 2025, review the draft 2025 work plan and meeting calendar, and vote on a Complete Streets checklist for the City of Napa’s Oxbow/Third Street Connector Bridge Project. The committee will also receive updates on Safe Routes to School, the Napa Valley Vine Trail, legislative matters, and countywide transportation plans.

• Nomination and election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025
• Review and adoption of the 2025 Active Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan and Meeting Calendar
• Approval of Complete Streets Checklist for Oxbow/Third Street Connector Bridge Project in Napa
• Safe Routes to School update
• Napa Valley Vine Trail update

The committee elected Member Rabinowitz as Chair and Member Schellin as Vice Chair. The committee also approved the 2025 Draft Work Plan and the Complete Streets checklist for the City of Napa Oxbow/Third Street Connector Bridge.

• Approved September 23, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Elected Member Rabinowitz as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Member Schellin as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Draft Work Plan and Meeting Calendar (6-0)
• Approved Complete Streets checklist for City of Napa Oxbow/Third Street Connector Bridge (5-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The NVTA Board of Directors will meet for a special session featuring several closed-item discussions. These include personnel matters, potential litigation, and real estate negotiations.

• Closed session regarding public employment of the Executive Director
• Closed session for initiation of one potential litigation case
• Closed session for real property negotiations for APN: 006-195-001, 002 and 003 with Paul Irwin, Stan Foltz, Bob Winchell, and Walt Blackmon

The Board approved the meeting agenda. The Board entered closed session to discuss public employment, potential litigation, and real property negotiations, but returned with no reportable action.

• Approved adoption of the agenda

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Technical Advisory Committee will meet in person and by Zoom to receive routine reports, receive information-only updates on projects like Vine Transit and the Countywide Transportation Plan, and take action on two items: approving the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes and nominating/electing a new chair and vice chair for 2025. No major decisions are scheduled beyond these procedural actions.

• Approve September 5, 2024 TAC meeting minutes
• Nomination and election of 2025 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Review 2025 Technical Advisory Committee Work Plan and Meeting Calendar
• Vine Transit Update (information only)
• Countywide Transportation Plan Supporting Documents Update (information only)

The Technical Advisory Committee appointed its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 calendar year and approved the 2025 Work Plan. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from September 5, 2024.

• Appointed Derek Rayner as TAC Chair and Member Arias as Vice Chair for 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved the TAC 2025 Work Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved September 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes (5-0-2)

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Paratransit Coordinating Council will meet in person and by Zoom to conduct routine business, including approving past minutes, electing a chair and vice-chair for 2025, and reviewing the draft 2025 work plan and meeting calendar. Members will also hear an update on Vine Transit services and an accessible transportation needs assessment.

• Approve September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Elect 2025 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approve 2025 PCC Work Plan and review 2025 Meeting Calendar
• Vine Transit Update (Libby Payan)
• Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment Update (Diana Meehan/Nelson Nygaard)

The Paratransit Coordinating Council appointed its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 calendar year. The council also approved the 2025 Work Plan and the meeting minutes from September 5, 2024.

• Approved September 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• Appointed Ellen Sweigert as Chair for Calendar Year 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Lyall Abbott as Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 PCC Work Plan (unanimous)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to nominate and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. The committee will also provide input on and approve the 2025 CAC Work Plan.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2025
• Approval of the 2025 CAC Work Plan and meeting calendar
• City of Napa Traffic Engineer Work Plan overview presentation
• Review of the 2025 Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Program
• Vine Transit update

The Committee elected Chair Baldini and Vice Chair Korve for the 2025 calendar year. The 2025 Work Plan and Meeting Calendar were approved, including a directive to add the Silverado Trail and Trancas intersection to the plan.

• Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Elected Member Baldini as CY 2025 Chair (7-0)
• Elected Member Korve as CY 2025 Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Work Plan and Meeting Calendar (7-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 Federal and State Legislative Advocacy Program. Through the consent agenda, the Board also approved the purchase of electric vehicle charging stations and engineering design services for the Vine Bus Maintenance Facility.

• Approved 2025 Legislative Advocacy Program (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of EV charging stations from Contractor's Electrical Distributors (unanimous)
• Approved engineering design services agreement with TYLin for EV chargers at Vine Bus Maintenance Facility (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of non-performing assets (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Napa Valley Vine Trail St. Helena to Calistoga Project (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Completion for James Diemer Drive Bus Stop Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Fund Transfer Agreement with Caltrans for FY 2024-25 STIP PPM Program (unanimous)
• Approved PCC member appointments to the TAC and the Council (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) canceled its regularly scheduled October 3, 2024 meeting. A special workshop is planned for 12 p.m. the same day. Public participation in the workshop is in-person only; no virtual option is offered.

• Regular October 3, 2024 TAC meeting canceled
• Special workshop scheduled for 12 p.m. October 3, 2024 at 625 Burnell Street, Napa
• No virtual public participation available for workshop

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting workshop to discuss transportation planning. The session includes a panel on land use, housing, and climate change, as well as a review of the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) 2050 process.

• Panel discussion on how land use, housing, and climate change impact regional transportation planning
• Discussion of Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) 2050 process and goals
• Review of performance metrics from the current CTP

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) of the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) meets to receive updates on active transportation plans, Safe Routes to School, and the Napa Valley Vine Trail. The meeting includes presentations on local projects and a review of Complete Streets checklists for specific segments of the Napa Valley Vine Trail.

• Review and approval of Complete Streets checklists for Napa Valley Vine Trail Vista Carneros and Yountville to St. Helena segments
• Safe Routes to School (SRTS) update
• Napa Valley Vine Trail update
• Town of Yountville project presentation
• Countywide Transportation Plan update

The committee approved the Complete Streets checklists for the Vista Carneros and Yountville to St. Helena segments of the Napa Valley Vine Trail. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from July 22, 2024. Several other items, including the Countywide Transportation Plan update and a Yountville project presentation, were provided for information only with no action taken.

• Approved Complete Streets checklists for Napa Valley Vine Trail Vista Carneros and Yountville to St. Helena segments (5-0)
• Approved July 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved change in agenda order for items 7.1 and 9.2 (unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

NVTA Board of Directors

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority board meets to decide on several transportation-related items, including a $1.1M claim settlement for the St. Helena to Calistoga Vine Trail project, a $1.9M budget increase, and an easement along Devlin Road for trail construction. The board will also consider appointments to advisory committees, a data license agreement with Michelin Mobility Intelligence for $140,000, and a new bilingual outreach coordinator position.

• Approve $1.1M claim settlement with Ghilotti Construction for Vine Trail delays
• Add $1.9M to Vine Trail St. Helena-to-Calistoga project budget
• Authorize easement on Devlin Road for Vine Trail construction
• Award $140,000 contract to Michelin Mobility Intelligence for speed data collection
• Approve new bilingual outreach coordinator position at $136,300 annually

The Board approved a construction claim settlement and budget increase for the Vine Trail St. Helena to Calistoga segment. It also authorized an employment agreement amendment for the Executive Director and added a new Bilingual Outreach Coordinator position.

• Approved construction claim settlement and contract closeout for Vine Trail St. Helena to Calistoga (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 9 to Executive Director employment agreement, extending term to June 30, 2025, with 5% cost of living increase (9-1)
• Approved addition of one full-time equivalent Bilingual Outreach Coordinator position (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-12 to grant an easement along Devlin Road and Sheehy Court for the Vine Trail Project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Agreement with Park Engineering for the St. Helena to Calistoga Vine Trail Project (unanimous)
• Approved Michelin Mobility Intelligence Data License Agreement Contract Award (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with County of Napa for Emergency Response Services (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2024 meeting minutes and Resolution 24-11 for record destruction (unanimous)

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Paratransit Coordinating Council will meet to nominate a member to the Technical Advisory Committee. The council will also receive updates on accessible transportation needs and the Countywide Transportation Plan.

• Nomination of a PCC representative to the Technical Advisory Committee
• Tour of Vine Bus Maintenance Facility
• Progress update on Countywide Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment
• Updates on Countywide Transportation Plan, Travel Behavior Study, Community Based Transportation Plan, and Active Transportation Plan
• Approval of May 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Council recommended the NVTA Board appoint Chair Sweigert as the PCC representative to the Technical Advisory Committee. The body also approved the May 2, 2024 meeting minutes. Several staff updates were provided regarding transportation plans and transit operations with no action taken.

• Approved May 2, 2024 Meeting Minutes (Stanton abstained)
• Recommended NVTA Board appoint Sweigert as PCC representative to the TAC

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet to receive updates on the Countywide Transportation Plan, Vine Transit’s fourth-quarter fiscal update, and regional funding opportunities. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom, with opportunities for public comment. No formal decisions are scheduled; items are for information only.

• Countywide Transportation Plan and supporting studies update
• Vine Transit fourth-quarter Fiscal Year 2023-24 update
• Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Call for Projects presentation
• Legislative update on state and federal transportation policy
• Draft agendas for the September 18, 2024 NVTA Board meetings

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff reports and updates on transportation plans and projects with no further actions taken.

• Approved July 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC)

The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) meets to receive a financial update on Measure T projects for January–March 2024 and to tour the new Vine Bus Maintenance Facility. The agenda includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes and an executive director report, with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Tour of Vine Bus Maintenance Facility at 101 Sheehy Court, Napa
• Review of FY 2023–24 Q3 Measure T financial update (Antonio Onorato)
• Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (Laura Sanderlin)
• Presentation on Measure T project overview (Juan Arias)
• NVTA project update (Danielle Schmitz)

The committee toured the new Vine Bus Maintenance Facility and received project updates on Measure T. The only formal action taken was the unanimous approval of the June 5, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority’s Citizen Advisory Committee will meet in person and remotely to receive staff reports, approve past minutes, and hear presentations on the new Vine Bus Maintenance Facility and transit-oriented development. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond approving meeting minutes.

• Approve July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Tour of Vine Bus Maintenance Facility at 101 Sheehy Court
• Transit-Oriented Development presentation
• Vine Transit FY 2023-24 fourth quarter update

The committee unanimously supported NVTA staff researching the possibility of developing a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Members also approved the meeting minutes from July 10, 2024. The session included a tour of the Vine Bus Maintenance Facility.

• Approved research into Transit-Oriented Development (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (9-2)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The committee will receive updates on active transportation projects and legislative changes. Members will review the committee's bylaws, roles, and responsibilities, and receive an overview of countywide transportation plans.

• City of American Canyon Project Presentation
• Caltrans District 4 Bike Plan Update Presentation
• Countywide Transportation Plans Overview including Travel Behavior Study, Community Based Transportation Plan, and Active Transportation Plan
• Review of ATAC Bylaws, Roles and Responsibilities
• Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and Napa Valley Vine Trail updates

The committee approved the meeting minutes from June 17, 2024. Other agenda items, including transportation plan overviews and project presentations, were provided for information only with no action taken.

• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The NVTA Tax Agency Board of Directors meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024, was canceled. The cancellation notice was posted by July 12 at the NVTA offices in Napa. The next regular meeting is set for September 18, 2024.

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board approved the Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA-3) Program of Projects for FY2024-25 through FY2026-27 and the TFCA 40% Fund Program Project List for FYE 2025-27. Several engineering and planning agreements were also approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 24-10 and FY2024-25 through FY2026-27 TDA-3 Program of Projects (unanimous)
• Approved TFCA 40% Fund Program Project List for FYE 2025-27 (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 23-OCE12-E05 with TYLin for Redwood Park and Ride Improvements engineering (unanimous)
• Approved planning consultant services agreement with GHD, Inc. for Napa Countywide Active Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) member appointments (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee recommended that the NVTA Board approve the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) 40% Fund Project List and the TDA-3 project applications. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from May 2, 2024.

• Approved May 2, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended NVTA Board approve TFCA 40% Fund Project List for FYE 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Recommended NVTA Board approve TDA-3 project applications for FY 2024-25 through FY 2026-27 (unanimous)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The committee approved the meeting minutes from May 1, 2024. Other agenda items, including project updates and transportation plan overviews, were presented for information only with no action taken.

• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01 and Resolution 24-02 to enact the Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act and Expenditure Plan. This action authorizes a Retail Transaction and Use Tax, pending voter approval. The Board also approved several consent items and accepted a compliance audit report.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01 and Resolution 24-02 for the Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act (10-0)
• Accepted and filed Compliance and Performance Audit Report for the City of Napa and Town of Yountville (10-0)
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) member appointments (10-0)
• Approved correction of Resolution No. 22-03-TA regarding FY 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget (10-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board approved professional services agreements for a Community Based Transportation Plan and a Travel Behavior Study. The Board also authorized the destruction of certain agency records and updated the Personnel Policies, Practices, and Procedures Manual.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement No. 24-C17 with MIG, Inc. for Community Based Transportation Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Agreement No. 24-C16 with RSG for Napa Valley Travel Behavior Study (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-07 authorizing destruction of certain agency records (Unanimous)
• Approved updates to Personnel Policies, Practices, and Procedures Manual (Unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The committee approved recommendations for the NVTA Board regarding the Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA-3) project review and the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) project list. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from March 18, 2024.

• Approved March 18, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved TDA-3 Project Review recommendation for NVTA Board (4-0)
• Approved TFCA Project List recommendation for NVTA Board (4-0)

Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC)

The committee approved the Measure T Compliance and Performance Audit Work Plan for the County of Napa and City of St. Helena. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. Several reports regarding Measure T projects and finances were presented for information only with no action taken.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Measure T Compliance and Performance Audit Work Plan for County of Napa and City of St. Helena (5-0)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Board approved a revised annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Members also moved to advance an ordinance for the Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act and Expenditure Plan, which proposes a retail transaction and use tax pending voter approval.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-03-TA revising the FY 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget (11-0)
• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-01 to enact the Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act and Expenditure Plan (10-1)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board approved the acquisition of six electric buses and authorized several construction and environmental agreements. They also elected Director Joseph as Chair and Director Chouteau as Vice Chair for FY 2024-25 and approved the new salary schedule and organizational structure.

• Elected Director Joseph as Chair and Director Chouteau as Vice Chair for FY 2024-25
• Approved FY 2024-25 salary schedule, job classifications, and addition of one FTE
• Authorized purchase of six zero-emission battery-electric buses
• Approved construction contract and management services for James Diemer Dr Bus Stop Improvement Project
• Authorized California Red Legged Frog Mitigation Agreement with Land Trust of Napa County
• Approved amendment to Park Engineering agreement for St Helena to Calistoga Napa Valley Vine Trail Project
• Approved amendment with Sequoia Ecological Consulting Inc. for Napa Valley Vine Trail
• Approved fund transfer agreement with Caltrans for SR 29 American Canyon improvements

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The council approved the minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting. Members received a report on the MTC Paratransit Eligibility Draft Report and an operational update on Vine Transit.

• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee recommended that the NVTA-TA Board approve the Measure U Final Draft Ordinance and Expenditure Plan. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended NVTA-TA Board approve Measure U Final Draft Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2024 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (7-0, 1 abstain)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The committee approved the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. All other agenda items, including the biennial budget and transportation plan review, were presented for information only with no action taken.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (11-0)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the March 20, 2024 meeting minutes and a resolution to change the regular meeting time for the 2024 calendar year. The Board also received a presentation on sales tax feasibility survey results.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (12-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-03-TA to amend the 2024 regular meeting time (12-0)
• Approved adoption of the agenda (12-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board unanimously approved the biennial budget for FY 2024-25 and 2025-26. Other actions included approving a call for TDA-3 projects and various consent items related to transit vehicles and facility completions.

• Approved Biennial Budget for FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 (unanimous)
• Approved release of TDA-3 Call for Projects and Program Guidelines (unanimous)
• Appointed Directors Alessio, Pedroza, and Garcia to the Chair and Vice Chair Nominating Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed Countywide Transportation Plan performance metrics report (unanimous)
• Approved staff position changes on State Bill Matrix (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two paratransit vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Bus Maintenance Facility Sheehy Court Project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 with Sequoia Ecological Consulting Inc. for Vine Trail project (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Technical Advisory Committee recommended that the NVTA Board approve updated Transportation Development Act (TDA) 3 Program Guidelines and open a Call for Projects. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024.

• Recommended NVTA Board approve updated TDA 3 Program Guidelines and open Call for Projects (Unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2024 Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board approved fare increases for Vine and VineGo transit services. Members also approved a budget increase for the Vine Trail construction contract and accepted the annual financial statements for 2022 and 2023.

• Approved Vine and VineGo fare increases (18-2)
• Approved Vine Trail St. Helena to Calistoga construction contract budget increase (19-1)
• Accepted and filed Annual Financial Statement and Independent Auditor's Report (20-0)
• Approved Measure T 6.67% Equivalent Fund Certification (20-0)
• Approved amendment to Vine Trail Calistoga to St. Helena engineering and design services (20-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Kleinfelder for construction services (20-0)
• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (20-0)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Board approved the biennial budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. Members also approved a five-year project list for Measure T and certified Maintenance of Effort for FY 2022-23.

• Approved Resolution 24-01-TA for the FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 Biennial Budget (11-0)
• Approved jurisdictions' five-year project list for FY 2024-29 (11-0)
• Approved jurisdictions' Maintenance of Effort certification for FY 2022-23 (11-0)
• Accepted and filed Annual Financial Statement for FYE 2022-23 and auditor's Management Letter (11-0)
• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (11-0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)

The committee recommended that the NVTA Board approve the Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA-3) Program Guidance and open a call for projects. The committee also approved the January 22, 2024 meeting minutes and scheduled a special meeting for June 17, 2024.

• Recommended NVTA Board approve TDA-3 Program Guidance and open call for projects (4-0)
• Approved January 22, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved special meeting for June 17, 2024 (4-0)

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Paratransit Coordinating Council recommended that the NVTA Board approve the VineGo ADA Paratransit Services operating budgets for the next two fiscal years. The council also approved the minutes from the January 11, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended NVTA Board approve VineGo ADA Paratransit operating budget of $1,457,200 for FY25 and $1,528,700 for FY26 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

The committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes from January 3, 2024. All other agenda items, including reports on Vine Transit and the Sales Tax Replacement Measure, were for information only with no action taken.

• Approved January 3, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC)

The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee approved the Measure T five-year project list recommendations for NVTA-TA board approval. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from December 6, 2023. Several financial and project reports were presented for information only with no action taken.

• Approved Measure T five-year project list recommendations for NVTA-TA board approval (5-0)
• Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board approved the Transportation Fund for Clean Air expenditure plan and call for projects. They also approved ADA paratransit policy changes and updated the Active Transportation Advisory Committee bylaws. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed Vine Transit fare increase.

• Adopted Resolution 24-02 for TFCA 40% Fund Expenditure Plan and Call for Projects (unanimous)
• Approved ADA Paratransit Policy Changes (unanimous)
• Approved Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Member Appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-01 amending ATAC Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved recommended positions on the State Bill Matrix (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for proposed Vine Transit fare increase

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Board unanimously approved the release of the Sales Tax Replacement Measure Expenditure Plan and Ordinance. The board also approved the meeting minutes from January 17, 2024.

• Approved release of Sales Tax Replacement Measure Expenditure Plan and Ordinance (11-0)
• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved adoption of the agenda (10-0)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

The committee recommended that the NVTA-TA Board approve the circulation of a draft ordinance and expenditure plan for a sales tax replacement measure. The committee also recommended the approval of the TFCA 40% Fund Draft Expenditure Plan and the opening of a three-year call for projects. Meeting minutes from January 11, 2024, were approved.

• Recommended NVTA-TA Board approve circulation of Draft Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (6-2)
• Recommended NVTA Board approve TFCA '40% Fund' Draft Expenditure Plan for FYE 2025 and open Call for Projects for FY 2025-2028 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2024 Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors

The Board approved several professional services agreements, including work for the American Canyon State Route 29 Corridor Improvement Project and a countywide accessible transportation needs assessment. Other approved actions included a revised passenger code of conduct and polling services for a proposed sales tax measure.

• Approved agreements for American Canyon SR29 Corridor Improvement Project (11-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement No. 23-C33 with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates for Countywide Accessible Transportation Needs Assessment (10-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement No. 23-C32 with Muelreath Public Affairs for strategic communications and public relations (10-0)
• Approved revised Passenger Code of Conduct (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 23-C13 with EMC Research Inc for polling services for the Napa Valley Transportation Improvement Act (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Agreement No. 17-15 with Kimley Horn and Associates for Vine Bus Maintenance Facility design services (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Cultural Resources Monitoring and Treatment Agreement for St. Helena to Calistoga Napa Valley Vine Trail Project (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Completion for Imola Park and Ride Improvements Project (unanimous)

NVTA Board of Directors - Tax Agency (NVTA-TA)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from November 15, 2023. A review of the Sales Tax Replacement Measure draft ordinance and expenditure plan was presented for information only, and no action was taken on that item.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (12-0)
• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes (12-0)

Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)

The Council unanimously recommended that the NVTA Board approve fare increases for the Vine Transit system. The Council also recommended updating transit policies to standardize paratransit eligibility requirements and renewal timelines.

• Approved November 2, 2023 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended NVTA Board approve public transit fare adjustments (unanimous)
• Recommended NVTA Board add medical verification and phone interview to paratransit eligibility process (unanimous)
• Recommended NVTA Board standardize paratransit eligibility renewal timeline to five years (unanimous)