Metropolitan Transportation Commission public meetings in 2022

Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways

The Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways approved the consent agenda. This included the minutes from the June 22, 2022 meeting and a resolution regarding the settlement of claims and legal services contracts.

• Approved June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 70 regarding delegation of authority for settlement of claims, lawsuits, and legal services contracts (9-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Authority approved a Toll Facility Application to the CTC for the SR 37 Sears Point to Mare Island Improvement Project. It also approved an amendment to the Resilient SR 37 MOU to integrate MTC/BAIFA and the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District.

• Approved Toll Facility Application to CTC for SR 37 Sears Point to Mare Island Improvement Project (10-0)
• Approved Resilient SR 37 MOU amendment to integrate MTC/BAIFA and SMART (10-0)
• Approved November 16 and December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 43 providing for remote meetings per AB 361 (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 41 regarding settlement of claims, lawsuits, and legal services contracts (10-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar. Key actions included renewing a property management contract and adopting a resolution for remote meetings.

• Approved minutes of November 16 and December 14, 2022 meetings (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 042 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (4-0)
• Approved automatic contract renewal for Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. with a $1,220,000 management fee (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 40 regarding delegation of authority for settlement of claims, lawsuits, and legal services contracts (4-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar. This included a resolution for remote meetings and the delegation of authority for settling claims and lawsuits.

• Approved minutes of November 16 and December 14, 2022 meetings (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 165 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 163 delegating authority for settlement of claims, lawsuits, and legal services contracts (10-0)
• Approved Regional Measure 3 Annual Report to Legislature (10-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission approved employment contracts for the Executive Director and General Counsel, including salary increases. It also allocated $19 million in TDA and STA funds to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and Solano Transportation Authority. Additionally, the body adopted the 2023 Joint Advocacy Program.

• Approved Executive Director contract amendment through Feb 1, 2023 ($428,604.80 salary) (11-0)
• Approved General Counsel contract through Dec 31, 2026 ($348,132.20 salary) (11-0)
• Allocated $19M in FY 2022-23 TDA and STA funds to VTA and Solano TA (10-0)
• Adopted 2023 Joint Advocacy Program (10-0)
• Approved Resilient State Route 37 MOU Amendment to integrate SMART (10-0)
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2023-02 (10-0)
• Appointed Ad Hoc nominating committee consisting of Commissioners Dutra-Vernaci, Glover, and Spering (11-0)
• Approved Resolutions of Appreciation for departing Commissioners Connolly, Liccardo, and Schaaf (11-0)

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Governing Board approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting and Resolution No. 014, which provides for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361. The meeting was conducted remotely and lasted nine minutes.

• Approved minutes of the November 18 BARC GB Meeting (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 014 providing for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361 (9-0)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ACFA Governing Board adopted Resolution No. 2022-018 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-018 regarding remote meetings (3-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board approved the 2023 MTC and ABAG Joint Advocacy Program outlining state and federal legislative priorities. The board also authorized a contract amendment for energy network services and adopted a resolution of appreciation.

• Approved 2023 MTC and ABAG Joint Advocacy Program (21-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (22-0), including Resolution No. 22-2022 regarding remote meetings
• Authorized contract amendment with Collective Strategies Consulting LLC for BayREN services not to exceed $175,000 (via Consent Calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-2022 Resolution of Appreciation for Karen Mitchoff (21-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included funding allocations for regional transit operations and a TIP amendment. Staff provided an update on California Transportation Commission funding programs.

• Approved $19 million in FY 2022-23 TDA and STA funds for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and Solano Transportation Authority (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2023-02 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission and associated authorities approved a series of resolutions to allow for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. These actions were passed as part of the Consent Calendar.

• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4549 for remote meetings (12-0)
• Approved BAHFA Resolution No. 24 for remote meetings (12-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 164 for remote meetings (12-0)
• Approved BAIFA Resolution No. 42 for remote meetings (12-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Council approved the meeting minutes from November 9, 2022. Other agenda items consisted of informational reports and discussions regarding regional transportation plans and network management.

• Approved November 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes (17-1)

Administration Committee

The Committee unanimously approved several contracts, including funding for a zero-emission transit strategy and a priority development area plan. A funding agreement supplement for the SFMTA Muni Metro Modernization Planning Study was also approved.

• Approved contract for Regional Zero Emission Transit Transition Strategy with Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC for $544,500 (7-0)
• Approved contract for Burlingame Broadway Priority Development Area Specific Plan with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. for $400,000 (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 Funding Agreement Supplement with SFMTA for Muni Metro Modernization Planning Study (7-0)
• Approved Administration Committee Minutes from November 9, 2022 (7-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority unanimously approved the Consent Calendar. This included a resolution to allow for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361.

• Approved Resolution No. 041 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (4-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The committee approved the Proposed Final 2023 Joint Advocacy Program to be forwarded for final approval by the ABAG Executive Board and MTC Commission. The meeting also included informational updates on election results, transit funding strategies, and legislative reports.

• Approved November 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Joint Advocacy Program to be forwarded to ABAG Executive Board and MTC Commission (12-4)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee met to approve their respective minutes from November 4, 2022. The committees received informational presentations regarding 2023 planning priorities and climate program investment directions.

• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from November 4, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from November 4, 2022

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee unanimously approved a consent calendar containing multiple contract amendments and approvals. Key actions included funding for Clipper system services and regional mapping data.

• Approved Clipper System Advisor Contract amendment for IBI Group ($1,800,000)
• Approved Regional Mapping Data Services contract for Interline Technologies LLC ($1,000,000)
• Approved Resilient State Route 37 Memorandum of Understanding Amendment
• Approved Freeway Service Patrol In-Vehicle Maintenance contract for Absolute Wireless Inc. ($310,000)
• Approved Clipper Card Order change order for Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. ($2,000,000)
• Approved SAFE Resolution No. 70 regarding settlement of claims and legal services contracts
• Approved November 4, 2022 meeting minutes

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Leadership Fund

The Board conducted an organizational meeting to establish the BAHFA Leadership Fund as a nonprofit entity. The Board adopted bylaws, governance policies, and ratified the Articles of Incorporation. Officers were elected and a depository bank was selected.

• Appointed Alfredo Pedroza as President, Jesse Arreguin as Vice President, Kate Hartley as Secretary, and Derek Hansel as Treasurer (3-0)
• Adopted BAHFA Leadership Fund Resolution No. 0001 regarding remote meetings (3-0)
• Ratified and approved the Articles of Incorporation (3-0)
• Adopted the BAHFA Leadership Fund Bylaws (3-0)
• Adopted Conflicts of Interest, Whistleblower Protection, and Document Retention and Destruction policies (3-0)
• Authorized Best, Best & Krieger to take actions to establish the fund as a nonprofit entity (3-0)
• Selected Union Bank as the depository of funds (3-0)
• Authorized the filing of the Statement of Information with the Secretary of State (3-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its consent calendar, which included the summary minutes from the November 4, 2022 meeting. The committee also received reports on the Plan Bay Area 2050+ timeline and Climate Program investment directions.

• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Summary Minutes of the November 4, 2022 Meeting (7-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee approved a consent calendar containing three items. This included the adoption of a resolution regarding claims and the approval of a legal services contract.

• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted BAHFA Resolution No. 23 regarding rejection, allowance, compromise or settlement of claims and legal services contracting (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 legal services contract with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for bond counsel and public finance services (6-0)

Bay Area Partnership Board

The Board approved the meeting minutes from June 6, 2022. Other agenda items consisted of informational presentations regarding electrification, state budget strategies for transit agencies, and network management.

• Approved June 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes (34-0)

Clipper Executive Board

The Board approved funding for Clipper card procurement and technical advisory services. The meeting also included updates on the Next Generation Clipper system, operations, and the budget.

• Approved $2,000,000 Change Order Amendment for Clipper card procurement from Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $1,800,000 contract amendment with IBI Group for technical advice to MTC and transit operators (9-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The BARC Governing Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the consent calendar. The board also established a nomination committee to select the next Chair and Vice Chair in January.

• Approved 2023 BARC Governing Board Meeting Schedule (10-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar, including October 21, 2022 minutes and Resolution No.13 for remote meetings (10-0)
• Formed nomination committee for next Chair and Vice Chair consisting of Board Members Spering and Ramos

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board approved a consent calendar containing several service contracts and administrative updates. The board also approved the FY 2021-22 financial statements and appointed nine members to the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee.

• Approved Consent Calendar including 2023 meeting calendar and remote meeting resolution (22-0)
• Authorized up to $586,000 for Bay Area Regional Energy Network evaluation firms (22-0)
• Authorized BayREN contract amendment with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc. up to $6.4M (22-0)
• Approved Sonoma County request to transfer RHNA portion to City of Cloverdale (22-0)
• Authorized up to $500,000 contract with Urban Planning Partners, Inc. for housing research (22-0)
• Authorized up to $875,000 subaward with UC Regents for San Francisco Estuary Partnership (22-0)
• Authorized up to $650,000 subaward with San Francisco Estuary Institute (22-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 Financial Statements and reappointed Crowe LLP for FY 2022-23 audit (22-0)

ABAG Finance Committee

The committee approved the September 15, 2022 minutes and the August 2022 investment report. It also recommended that the ABAG Executive Board approve the FY 2021-22 financial statements and reappoint Crow LLP for the FY 2022-23 external audit.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including September 15, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved staff report on ABAG Investments for period ended August 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended Executive Board approval of FY 2021-22 Financial Statements and Accompanying Reports (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Crow LLP for FY 2022-23 annual external audit (5-0)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ACFA Governing Board accepted the financial statements and reports for the Advancing California Finance Authority and ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and a resolution regarding remote meetings.

• Approved Consent Calendar (3-0)
• Approved Governing Board Minutes for March 11, March 17, September 15, and October 13, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-017 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (3-0)
• Accepted ACFA and ABAG FAN Financial Statements and Accompanying Reports for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (3-0)

ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Steering Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting. A report was presented regarding planning for an Oakland-Alameda bicycle/pedestrian bridge.

• Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission approved several funding allocations for regional transit operations and capital projects. It also authorized a request for $102.8 million in REAP 2 formula funds from the state. Additionally, the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority appointed nine members to its Advisory Committee.

• Allocated $183 million in TDA, STA, RM2, and AB 1107 funds to three operators (Unanimous)
• Authorized request for $102.8 million in REAP 2 formula funds from HCD (Unanimous)
• Approved $6 million for Bay Skyway project and OBAG 2 Solano County revisions (Unanimous)
• Appointed nine members to BAHFA’s Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved RM3 Goods Movement and Mitigation Program Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved guidelines for Countywide Transportation Plans (Unanimous)
• Approved RM3 Letter of No Prejudice for San Jose Diridon Station Project (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2022-23 STA State of Good Repair Allocations (Unanimous)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously approved the Consent Calendar. This included the adoption of a revised program of projects for the Local Partnership Program - Cycle 3 and a resolution allowing for remote meetings.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (12-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 162 providing for remote meetings per Assembly Bill 361 (12-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 143, Revised, for the Local Partnership Program - Cycle 3 project program (12-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Authority approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. It also adopted a resolution to allow for remote meetings in accordance with Assembly Bill 361.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 039 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (4-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Authority approved a cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-880 pavement rehabilitation and adopted a revised FY 2022-23 operating and capital budget. It also approved a contract change order for the Express Lane Toll System Integrator.

• Approved cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-880 Capital Preventative Maintenance project up to $8.8 million plus $900,000 contingency (11-0)
• Adopted BAIFA Resolution No. 31, Revised, amending the FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budget (12-0)
• Approved contract change order for Express Lane Toll System Integrator TransCore, LP for $9,602,323 (12-0)
• Approved BAIFA Resolution No. 40 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (12-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 26, 2022 meeting (12-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board held a special meeting and adopted Resolution No. 20-2022 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted Resolution No. 20-2022 regarding remote meetings (17-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The meeting consisted of a welcome, public comment, and remarks from BAHFA supporters. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ACFA Governing Board held a special meeting to address remote meeting protocols. The board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2022-016 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-016 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (3-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Policy Advisory Council recommended that the Network Management business case prioritize a single governing body accountable to the public for transit performance and accessibility. The Council also approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting.

• Recommended Network Management business case prioritize one governing body for Bay Area transit (18-8-1)
• Approved October 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes (19-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included a program of projects for the Local Partnership Program and a contract amendment for design services. The meeting also included information reports on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and Equity Action Plan engagement.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 143, Revised - Program of Projects for Local Partnership Program - Cycle 3 (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract amendment for HDR Engineering, Inc. for Dumbarton Forward Operational Improvements Project On-Call Design Services (7-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included three contracts and one funding agreement. These actions include funding for affordable housing and community design.

• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $650,000 contract for San Pablo Avenue Priority Development Area Specific Plan: Community Design + Architecture (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract amendment for COVID-19 Recovery Facilitation: CivicKnit (7-0)
• Approved authorization to negotiate and execute $2,000,000 funding agreement with Alameda County for Affordable Housing Jumpstart Program (7-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Committee approved several funding allocations for regional transit operations and capital projects. It also referred a request for $102.8 million in state housing-related planning funds to the full Commission.

• Approved $183 million in TDA, STA, RM2, and AB 1107 funds for three transit operators (7-0)
• Approved $6 million for the Bay Skyway project and Solano County program revisions (7-0)
• Approved RM3 Letter of No Prejudice for the San Jose Diridon Station Project (7-0)
• Approved FY2022-23 STA State of Good Repair Allocations (7-0)
• Approved referral of RM3 Goods Movement and Mitigation Program Amendment to the Commission (6-0)
• Approved referral of $102.8 million REAP 2 formula funds allocation request to the Commission (6-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The MTC Planning Committee unanimously approved its consent calendar, which included guidelines for countywide transportation plans. The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its meeting minutes from October 14, 2022. The committee also received an annual progress update on the Plan Bay Area 2050 Implementation Plan.

• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4550 - Guidelines for Countywide Transportation Plans (6-0)
• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from October 14, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from October 14, 2022

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its consent calendar, which included the summary minutes from the October 14, 2022 meeting. The committee also received an annual progress update on the Plan Bay Area 2050 Implementation Plan.

• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Summary Minutes of the October 14, 2022 Meeting (7-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2022 meeting via the consent calendar. Members received informational reports on the draft 2023 Joint Advocacy Program and a Washington D.C. legislative update.

• Approved October 14, 2022 meeting minutes (11-0)

Operations Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included a change order for Clipper card procurement. The meeting also included an informational update on regional bikeshare programs.

• Approved October 14, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 Change Order (CO 145) for Clipper Card Order with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. (6-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The Executive Board conducted a special meeting workshop to review background information and initial options for addressing a structural budget deficit. No formal actions were taken or decided during this session.

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar. This included the approval of the September 28, 2022 meeting minutes and a resolution regarding remote meetings.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (15-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 160 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (15-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission unanimously adopted a new Regional Major Project Advancement Policy and updated the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Framework. Other key actions included approving various transit fund allocations and amending the FY 2022-23 operating and capital budgets.

• Adopted Regional Major Project Advancement Policy and updated Cap and Trade Framework (17-0)
• Approved MTC FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets, Amendment No. 1 (17-0)
• Approved $69 million in Regional Program funds and $60 million for Climate Initiatives via OBAG 2 and 3
• Allocated $48 million in TDA and STA funds to seven operators and MTC
• Approved $700,000 RM2 fund reallocation from Bay Bridge Forward environmental phase to West Grand HOV/Bus-Only Lane construction
• Established Ad-Hoc Executive Director Selection Committee (16-0)
• Approved Joint MTC and BAHFA Consent Calendar (16-0)
• Approved MTC Consent Calendar including TIP Amendment 2021-28 and LCTOP Corrective Action Plan (17-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the September 28, 2022 meeting and a resolution regarding remote meetings. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 038 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (5-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar. This included the adoption of a resolution to allow remote meetings and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (14-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 39 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (14-0)

Executive Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the September 28, 2022 meeting. Staff provided informational updates on the Transit Transformation Action Plan, Network Management, and the Regional Rail Partnerships study.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board met remotely and approved a consent calendar that included the September 16 meeting minutes and Resolution No. 012, which authorizes remote meetings under AB 361. No substantive decisions beyond these procedural items were made.

• Approved consent calendar including September 16 minutes and Resolution No. 012 (8-0)