San Joaquin Council Of Governments

The meeting commenced with a roll call establishing a quorum, despite the initial absence of Mayor Singh, who later joined via remote participation citing agency business. Key agenda items included the approval of consent calendar items, following a discussion regarding the budget allocation for professional services versus staff utilization. Action items involved the executive committee's recommendation to appoint Vice Mayor Regina Lackey to the Sanwaqin Regional Rail Commission, replacing Council Member Mike Morowitz. The board also opened and closed a public hearing concerning unmet transit needs, with no further action required. Updates were provided by ex official board members regarding the Port of Stockton's potential role in shipbuilding and Sanwaqin Regional Transit District's ridership increase and service changes. Caleb Brock provided updates on CALR funding awards for local clean transportation projects, including grants for Sanwaqin Regional Rail Commission and RTD, and announced upcoming traffic safety repairs on State Route 4 and I580.

The joint board meeting included several key agenda items spanning consent and action items, as well as discussions and reports. Consent calendar items involved the approval of the January 22, 2026, minutes, approval of Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026-27 Transportation Development Act claims from Stockton and Manteca, adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Local Transportation Fund Revenue Estimate and Apportionment Schedule, adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 State Transit Assistance Apportionment Schedule, approval of the 2025 Regional Congestion Management Program Monitoring Report, and various other project approvals related to land use and plan participation. Action items included the release of the Draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Overall Work Program. Discussion items centered on the Draft 2026 One Voice® Program of Projects and Federal Legislative Platform, and the Framework for Draft Plan Development for the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. Reports included updates from the Chair, Board Members, Ex Officio Members (Port of Stockton, San Joaquin Regional Transit District, Caltrans District 10), and the Executive Director.

The board meeting commenced with roll call and confirmation of a quorum, noting one member participated remotely due to agency business. There were no recognitions, presentations, or public comments on non-agendized items. Discussions on the consent calendar centered on a budget overview, specifically clarifying that professional services expenditures, amounting to $47 million versus $7 million for staff, cover planning and project delivery work performed by consultants outside of the agency's existing staff capacity. Action items included approving the executive committee's recommendation to appoint Vice Mayor Regina Lackey to the Sanwaqin Regional Rail Commission, filling a vacancy left by a former council member. The board also opened and closed a public hearing regarding unmet transit needs, which concluded with no further action needed for that cycle. Updates included the successful advocacy for $250,000 in earmarked funds for the I-205 managed lanes project. Reports from affiliated organizations covered an increase in Sanwaqin Regional Transit District (RTD) ridership (reaching 76% of COVID levels), the conclusion of the 27th annual Stuff the Bus event, and upcoming service changes for RTD to implement a seven-day schedule. The Rail Commission report detailed discussions regarding US shipbuilding capacity and strategy, noting the Port of Stockton's likely role as a landlord and potential component manufacturing site. Furthermore, CALTRANS announced the awarding of $22 million for local clean transportation projects, including over $2.3 million awarded to the Sanwaqin Regional Rail Commission and RTD for operational support and a new zero-emission bus rapid transit route, respectively. Updates on local traffic safety included planned bridge repairs on State Route 4 starting February 1st and forthcoming bridge repair work on I-580 in Tracy.

This document presents a long-range demographic and employment forecast for San Joaquin County. It focuses on projecting population, households, and employment trends over a specific period, utilizing the REMI regional modeling software for county-level forecasts which are then disaggregated to local areas. The forecast incorporates key adjustments for factors such as the COVID-19 recession, updated employment data, and the impact of significant regional projects like warehousing expansion, the VA Hospital, and Great Wolf Lodge. The primary objective is to support the development of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), and Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), as well as to inform local planning efforts for various agencies within the County.

The 2022 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) for San Joaquin County outlines a sustainability vision extending through 2046. It serves as a comprehensive long-range transportation planning document, guiding public policy decisions toward balanced multimodal investments and meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The plan is built upon pillars such as enhancing the environment, maximizing mobility, ensuring safety and security, preserving transportation system efficiency, supporting economic vitality, promoting interagency coordination and public participation, maximizing cost-effectiveness, and improving residents' quality of life. Its policies and strategies were developed through extensive evaluation and civic engagement.