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ACTC -Joint Powers Agreement 2 June 21, 2010 BACKGROUND The Alameda County Congestion Management Agency (CMA) was created pursuant to California Government Code Section 65089. A joint powers agreement, dated February 20, 1991, defining the roles, purposes, objectives, responsibilities, powers and duties of the CMA (CMA Agreement) was approved and executed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and a majority of the cities representing a majority of the population in the incorporated area of Alameda County. The CMA Agreement was subsequently amended in 1991 and 1992 to modify the voting composition of the CMA Board and make certain other related changes. The first half-cent sales tax was authorized by voters in 1986 and provided for the initiation of the Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTA). The sales tax measure was reauthorized in 2000 by 81.5% of the County's voters and created the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA). Analysis Proposed New Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) In January 2009, the ACTIA and the CMA initiated a study to identify service sharing and/or consolidation opportunities between the two agencies. The study examined whether mission critical responsibilities could be delivered in a more streamlined and cost-effective manner if the two agencies operated on a more integrated basis. Another study objective was to determine if there was sufficient information to allow policy makers to make a decision about whether to move forward with an implementation analysis and develop a plan for a possible integration and potential consolidation. A final report delivered to both agencies in July 2009 concluded that there were in fact attractive opportunities for a range of service sharing and integration efforts. The greatest opportunities for consolidation and efficiency improvement were in the areas of financial services, administrative services and capital project delivery. A copy of the executive summary of the report is attached. In May 2009, a presentation made during a joint ACTIA/CMA Board of Directors meeting described the opportunities for service sharing and a potential merger of operations; including opportunities for cost efficiencies and estimated annual savings. The ten-year return on investment was potentially very good, with up-front costs relatively minor considering the long term goals and benefits. The potential for blending the two Boards of Directors into one Board was examined. The initial analysis was compelling enough for the Boards to move forward with an implementation analysis and plan. The Merger Implementation Plan was completed in January 2010 and accepted by the joint Boards of Directors at their January meeting. An Executive Summary of the plan is attached. As a result of the two separate studies, both Boards of Directors expressed support for the proposed merger of the two agencies and directed staff to prepare the necessary actions. The new entity will have the powers of both agencies. The Boards further agreed on a new structure for a combined Board of Directors (see below) and expressed support for the title of ACTC as the name of the commission to be created by the JPA.