Metropolitan Transportation Commission public meetings in 2023

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority approved the Consent Calendar and the Regional Measure 3 Annual Report to the Legislature. Actions included granting design immunity for a specific construction package on the I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes (13-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 173 for I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project Construction Package B2 design immunity (13-0)
• Approved Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Annual Report to Legislature (13-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is deciding on several funding allocations for regional transit and infrastructure. The body is also discussing a potential 2026 regional transportation revenue measure and updating the 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program.

• Approval of a Short-Term Financial Plan to release $1.1 billion in TIRCP and ZETCP funding
• Allocation of $16.8 million in Regional Measure 3 capital funds to STA, AC Transit, and SFMTA
• Adoption of the $11.7 million FY2023-24 Regional Measure 3 Operating Program
• Allocation of $13.3 million to WETA and MTC for transit operations and capital projects
• Programming of $226 million in new projects for the 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program

The Commission approved a Regional Short-Term Financial Plan to secure $1.1 billion in state funding for transit and rail projects. Other key actions included approving $226 million in new programming for the 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program and adopting a charter for the Regional Network Management Council.

• Approved Regional Short-Term Financial Plan for SB 125 to release $1.1B in funding (14-0)
• Adopted 2024 RTIP Policies and Procedures totaling $226M in new programming (14-0)
• Adopted Regional Network Management Council Charter with requirement for quarterly reports (14-0)
• Approved $11.7M FY2023-24 Regional Measure 3 Operating Program (16-0)
• Allocated $16.8M in RM3 capital funds to STA, AC Transit, and SFMTA (16-0)
• Allocated $13.3M in STA and RM3 funds to WETA and MTC (16-0)
• Approved revisions to Housing Incentive Pool and OBAG 3 compliance requirements (11-3)
• Adopted Resolution No. 4627 expressing appreciation for Carol Kuester (15-0)

Regional Network Management Council

The Regional Network Management Council is meeting to approve its governing charter and the FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 Work Plan. The body will also receive an update on regional transit priority efforts to improve speed and reliability.

• Endorsement of the Regional Network Management Council Charter
• Approval of the FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 Work Plan
• Update on Transit Transformation Action Plan and Regional Transit Priority Efforts

The Regional Network Management Council endorsed its official charter and approved the FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 Work Plan. The council also approved the minutes from the November 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved November 27, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Endorsed the Regional Network Management Council Charter (9-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 Work Plan (10-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Policy Advisory Council is meeting to receive an update on the Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft Blueprint, including growth geographies and strategies. The body will also open nominations for the 2024-2025 Council Chair and Vice Chair.

• Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft Blueprint update on strategies and growth geographies
• Opening of nominations for 2024-2025 Policy Advisory Council Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of October 27, 2023 meeting minutes

The Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes from October 27, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational reports and discussions, including an update on the Plan Bay Area 2050+ Draft Blueprint.

• Approved October 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes (19-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee is reviewing a short-term financial plan to secure $1.1 billion in state transit funding. The body is also discussing updates to the 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program and various fund allocations for regional transit operations.

• Approval of a Short-Term Financial Plan to release $1.1 billion in TIRCP and ZETCP funding
• Updates to the 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program totaling $226 million
• Public hearing on reassigning $16.7 million in Regional Measure 3 funds, including a shift to Solano I-80 Express Lanes
• Allocation of $13.3 million in FY2023-24 funds to WETA and MTC for transit operations
• Allocation of $16.8 million in Regional Measure 3 capital funds to Solano Transportation Authority, AC Transit, and SFMTA

The Committee unanimously approved a series of funding allocations, including $11.7 million for the RM3 Operating Program and $13.3 million for transit operations via WETA. It also referred a short-term financial plan to the Commission to unlock $1.1 billion in state funding and approved $226 million in new programming for the 2024 RTIP.

• Approved $13.3M for WETA and MTC transit operations and capital projects
• Approved $16.8M in RM3 capital funds for STA, AC Transit, and SFMTA
• Approved $11.7M FY2023-24 Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Operating Program
• Approved RM3 amendments to redirect $16.7M to Solano I-80 Express Lanes
• Referred SB 125 Short-Term Financial Plan to Commission to release $1.1B in funding
• Referred $226M in new programming for the 2024 RTIP to the Commission
• Referred updates to Housing Incentive Pool and OBAG 3 compliance to the Commission
• Approved $4.9M reprogramming for SFCTA’s Yerba Buena Island Multi-Use Path

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee is meeting to approve several contracts for transit passenger surveys and the StreetSaver program. The body will also consider a revised resolution regarding an operational advance for ABAG.

• StreetSaver training contracts: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ($287,975) and Nichols Consulting Engineers CHTD ($287,975)
• Transit Passenger Survey contracts: ETC Institute for BART ($900,000) and Resource Systems Group, Inc. for Caltrain ($300,000)
• Market Research Support contract amendment: EMC Research, Inc. ($350,500)
• MTC Resolution No. 4358, Revised: ABAG Operational Advance for Liquidity and Cash Flow

The Committee approved the consent agenda, which included multiple contract actions for transit surveys and the StreetSaver® program. A revised resolution for an ABAG operational advance was also approved.

• Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved StreetSaver® Training and Guidance contracts for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ($287,975) and Nichols Consulting Engineers CHTD ($287,975)
• Approved BART Transit Passenger Survey contract for ETC Institute ($900,000)
• Approved Caltrain Transit Passenger Survey contract for Resource Systems Group, Inc. ($300,000)
• Approved Market Research Support contract amendment for EMC Research, Inc. ($350,500)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4358, Revised, for ABAG Operational Advance for Liquidity and Cash Flow

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The committee is meeting to approve several administrative and infrastructure items, including a contract for tolling services and design immunity for a bridge project. The body will also review the FY 2023-24 unaudited statement of revenues and expenses and an annual report to the Legislature.

• Contract for Regional Tolling Infrastructure Maintenance Services with Yunex LLC for $16,500,000
• BATA Resolution No. 173 regarding design immunity for I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project Construction Package B2
• Approval of the Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Annual Report to Legislature
• Review of FY 2023-24 BATA Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the period ended October 31, 2023

The Committee approved a contract for regional tolling infrastructure maintenance and a design immunity resolution for the I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The Regional Measure 3 annual report to the Legislature was also approved.

• Approved Regional Tolling Infrastructure Maintenance Services contract with Yunex LLC for $16,500,000 (6-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 173 for Design Immunity for I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project Construction Package B2 (6-0)
• Approved Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Annual Report to Legislature (6-0)
• Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

ABAG POWER Board of Directors

The ABAG POWER Board of Directors is meeting to review fiscal year 2022-23 audited financial statements and elect leadership for 2024. The board will consider admitting new members from the School Project for Utility Rate Reduction and modifying working capital deposit requirements.

• Resolution 23-05 to admit members of the School Project for Utility Rate Reduction (SPURR) as new members
• Resolution 23-06 to increase natural gas program working capital deposits from 2.0 to 3.0 months of estimated expenses
• Acceptance of audited financial statements and reports for Fiscal Year 2022-23
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Executive Committee for Calendar Year 2024
• Approval of the Calendar Year 2024 meeting schedule

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative is meeting to receive updates from member agencies and the executive director. The board is discussing the development of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding regional sea level rise and coastal flooding governance.

• Approval of the 2024 BARC Governing Board Meeting Schedule
• Discussion on a Memorandum of Understanding for regional sea level rise and coastal flooding governance
• Approval of September 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Executive director updates from BAAQMD, BCDC, Caltrans District Four, and the State Coastal Conservancy

The Governing Board approved the minutes from September 15, 2023, and the meeting schedule for 2024. The session included reports from member agencies and an update on sea level rise governance.

• Approved BARC Governing Board Minutes of September 15, 2023 (9-1-5)
• Approved 2024 BARC Governing Board Meeting Schedule (9-6)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee and MTC Planning Committee are holding a joint meeting. The body is deciding on grant awards for transportation and conservation projects.

• Approval of $960,000 in Active Transportation Technical Assistance grants for Complete Streets Policy and the Active Transportation Network
• Approval to release a Call for Projects for the Priority Conservation Area (PCA) Grant Program

The MTC Planning Committee approved technical assistance grants for active transportation and authorized a call for projects for the Priority Conservation Area Grant Program. The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its November 3, 2023, summary minutes.

• Approved $960,000 for Active Transportation Technical Assistance grants
• Approved release of Call for Projects for the Priority Conservation Area Grant Program
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Summary Minutes of November 3, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved MTC Planning Committee Minutes of November 3, 2023

Regional Network Management Committee

The Regional Network Management Committee is meeting to approve a charter and a two-year work plan for the Regional Network Management Council. The body is also reviewing several Clipper program contracts and a transit transformation status update.

• Draft Regional Network Management Council Charter and FY 2023-25 Work Plan
• Clipper BayPass Pilot Program partnership agreement with UCSF ($4,830,000)
• Clipper price adjustment for Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. ($900,000)
• Clipper annual audit contract change order for Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. ($210,000)
• Transit Transformation Action Plan (TAP) two-year status update

The Committee unanimously approved the referral of the Regional Network Management (RNM) Council Charter to the Commission for adoption. It also approved several Clipper program contract amendments and a partnership agreement for a BayPass pilot program.

• Approved referral of MTC Resolution No. 4622: RNM Council Charter to the Commission (7-0)
• Approved Clipper Contract Change Order for SSAE 18 Annual Audit with Cubic ($210,000) (7-0)
• Approved Clipper Contract Change Order for price adjustments FY 2021-22 to 2023-24 with Cubic ($900,000) (7-0)
• Approved Clipper BayPass Pilot Program partnership agreement with UCSF ($4,830,000) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 3, 2023 meeting (7-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee is reviewing voter opinions on potential transportation funding measures and a potential 2026 regional revenue measure. The body is also receiving legislative updates from Washington, D.C. and planning 2024 advocacy trips to Sacramento and Washington, D.C.

• Voter Survey Report by EMC Research, Inc. regarding transportation funding priorities
• Update on a potential 2026 regional transportation revenue measure
• Washington, D.C. Legislative Update from Summit Strategies
• Planning for 2024 Sacramento and Washington, D.C. legislative advocacy trips
• Approval of November 3, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 3, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of informational reports regarding legislative updates and regional transportation funding surveys.

• Approved Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee Minutes of the November 3, 2023 Meeting (12-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The Joint MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee are meeting to approve funding for transportation and conservation projects. The body will decide on technical assistance awards and the release of a grant call for conservation areas.

• Approval of $960,000 in Active Transportation Technical Assistance grants for Complete Streets Policy and the Active Transportation Network
• Approval to release a Call for Projects for the Priority Conservation Area (PCA) Grant Program

The MTC Planning Committee approved grants for active transportation and authorized a call for projects for the Priority Conservation Area Grant Program. The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its previous meeting minutes.

• Approved $960,000 in Active Transportation Technical Assistance grants (7-0)
• Approved release of Call for Projects for the Priority Conservation Area Grant Program (7-0)
• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from November 3, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from November 3, 2023

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority Network and Operations Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included the minutes from the November 3, 2023 meeting. The Committee also approved BAIFA Resolution No. 51 regarding the Solano Interstate 80 (I-80) Express Lanes Toll System Design Plans Approval Delegation.

• Approved November 3, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved BAIFA Resolution No. 51 for Solano I-80 Express Lanes Toll System Design Plans Approval Delegation (6-0)

Clipper Executive Board

The Board unanimously approved the 2024 meeting calendar and a consent calendar containing contract change orders for Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. The meeting also included updates on the Next Generation Clipper System (C2) and current system performance.

• Approved October 23, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved $900,000 price adjustment for Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. for FYs 2021-2022 to 2023-2024 (9-0)
• Approved $210,000 contract change order for Clipper Program SSAE 18 Audit for FY 2023-24 (9-0)
• Approved 2024 Clipper Executive Board meeting calendar (9-0)

Regional Network Management Council

The Regional Network Management Council is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The council will also review a proposed charter for operating procedures and a draft work plan for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

• Election of RNM Council Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of proposed Regional Network Management Council Charter
• Review of draft Regional Network Management Council FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 Work Plan

The Regional Network Management Council elected its leadership for the term. The Council also received a presentation on a proposed charter and draft work plan for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

• Elected Robert Powers as Chair (11-0)
• Elected April Chan as Vice Chair (11-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board approved several energy network contracts, a budget amendment, and the adoption of Priority Sites. The board also suballocated REAP 2.0 housing funding to various county planning collaboratives and approved the BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework.

• Approved BayREN contract with Arup US, Inc. up to $594,499 (21-0)
• Approved BayREN contract amendment with Grounded Research and Consulting, LLC up to $228,513 (21-0)
• Approved agreement with San Mateo Resource Conservation District for $440,000 (21-0)
• Approved SFPUC funding agreement for San Francisco Zoo Recycled Water Pipeline Project for $538,051 (21-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15-2023 for Priority Sites Approval (21-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11-2023, Revised, for FY 2023-24 Operating Budget Amendment (21-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 16-2023 suballocating REAP 2.0 funding to county planning collaboratives (21-0)
• Approved BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework and Funding Programs (21-0)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ACFA Governing Board approved the May 18, 2023 meeting minutes. The Board also accepted the FY 2022-23 financial statements for the Advancing California Finance Authority and ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations.

• Approved ACFA Governing Board Minutes of May 18, 2023 (3-0)
• Accepted ACFA and ABAG FAN Financial Statements and Accompanying Reports for FY 2022-23 (3-0)
• Reappointed Crowe LLP for the FY 2024 audit (3-0)

ABAG Finance Committee

The ABAG Finance Committee approved the consent calendar and recommended that the Executive Board accept financial statements for ABAG and the San Francisco Bay Trail. The committee also recommended the reappointment of Crowe LLP for the FY 2023-24 external audit and the adoption of a revised operating budget amendment.

• Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
• Approved September 21, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Executive Board acceptance of FY 2022-23 Financial Statements (6-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Crowe LLP for FY 2023-24 external audit (6-0)
• Recommended Executive Board acceptance of San Francisco Bay Trail Financial Statements for FY ended June 30, 2023 (6-0)
• Recommended Executive Board adoption of Resolution No. 11-2023, Revised, for the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget Amendment (6-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is deciding on several funding allocations for transit operations and infrastructure. This includes emergency operating funding for transit operators and updates to the Regional Short-Term Transit Financial Plan.

• Allocation of $154.1 million in RM3 capital funds for Clipper 2.0, The Portal, Telegraph Rapid Corridor Project, and Mission Bay Landing
• Allocation of $9.1 million in FY2023-24 TDA funds to the City of Vacaville
• Programming of $6.6 million for Mapping & Wayfinding and $1.5 million for Priority Conservation Area Grant Implementation
• Addition of $850,000 to support Clipper 2 project delivery
• Approval of Priority Sites to make projects eligible for funding and technical assistance

The Commission approved several funding allocations, including $154.1 million for RM3 capital projects and $9.1 million for transit in Vacaville. It also adopted a regional short-term transit financial plan for agencies facing operating shortfalls and approved the Priority Sites program.

• Allocated $154.1 million in RM3 capital funds to MTC, TJPA, AC Transit, and WETA (14-0)
• Adopted Regional Short-Term Transit Financial Plan and emergency funding distribution (14-0)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4618 for Priority Sites (13-0)
• Allocated $9.1 million in TDA funds to the City of Vacaville (12-0)
• Approved $850,000 for Clipper 2 project delivery (12-0)
• Approved $6.6 million for Mapping & Wayfinding and $1.5 million for PCA Grant Implementation (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets Amendment No. 1 (14-0)
• Approved Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Regional Grant Strategy (14-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority is meeting to approve minutes from its previous session and act on two resolutions. The body will discuss amendments to the FY 2023-24 operating and capital budgets and updates regarding the Regional Measure 3 Independent Oversight Committee.

• BATA Resolution No. 169: FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets Amendment No. 1
• BATA Resolution No. 131: Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Independent Oversight Committee Updates

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar. This included an amendment to the FY 2023-24 operating and capital budgets and updates regarding the Regional Measure 3 Independent Oversight Committee.

• Approved October 25, 2023 meeting minutes (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets Amendment No. 1 (12-0)
• Approved Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Independent Oversight Committee updates (12-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee unanimously approved several construction contracts and budget updates via the Consent Calendar. Key actions included funding for the I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the Bay Bridge. The meeting also included a status report on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge projects.

• Approved I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge contract for Ghilotti Bros., Inc. ($3,793,619 plus $771,043 contingency)
• Approved contract amendment for Zoon Engineering, Inc. regarding Bay Bridge support ($205,000)
• Approved FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets Amendment No. 1
• Approved contract change order for Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc. ($400,000)
• Approved updates to Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Independent Oversight Committee
• Approved October 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Administration Committee

The Committee unanimously approved amendments to the FY 2023-24 Overall Work Program and the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets. The budget amendment was referred to the Authority for final approval. The Committee also approved the minutes from the October 11, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Administration Committee Minutes of October 11, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 Overall Work Program Amendment No. 1 (5-0)
• Approved referral of FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets Amendment No. 1 to the Authority (5-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Committee approved several funding allocations and program updates, including a referral for $154.1 million in Regional Measure 3 capital funds. It also referred a regional short-term transit financial plan and emergency operating funding distribution to the Commission.

• Approved $154.1M in RM3 capital funds for MTC, TJPA, AC Transit, and WETA (5-0)
• Approved referral of Regional Short-Term Transit Financial Plan and emergency funding (4-1)
• Approved referral of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Regional Grant Strategy (5-0)
• Approved $9.1M in FY2023-24 TDA funds to City of Vacaville (5-0)
• Approved $850,000 for Clipper 2 project delivery (5-0)
• Approved $6.6M for Mapping & Wayfinding and $1.5M for PCA Grant Implementation (5-0)
• Approved updates to Transit Transformation Action Plan funding (5-0)
• Approved MTC’s Community Action Resource and Empowerment (CARE) Program (5-0)

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee and BAHFA Oversight Committee are holding a joint meeting to discuss housing funding and legal services. The body is deciding on a rental assistance pilot program and the suballocation of Regional Early Action Planning Grants.

• Contract with Napa County Department of Housing and Homeless Services up to $5 million for the BAHFA Rental Assistance Pilot Program
• Suballocation of REAP 2.0 funding to Alameda ($493,000), Contra Costa ($657,000), Marin ($490,000), Napa/Sonoma ($526,000), San Francisco ($128,000), San Mateo ($690,000), Santa Clara ($526,000), and Solano ($490,000)
• Contracts for REAP 2.0 with Urban Planning Partners (up to $493,000), 4Leaf Inc. (up to $526,000), and Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (up to $657,000)
• Pre-qualification of six law firms for the BAHFA Legal Services Bench
• Report on BAHFA Business Plan: Operations and Sustainability

The ABAG Housing Committee recommended the Executive Board approve the suballocation of Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) funding to several county and city planning collaboratives. The committee also approved its consent calendar and the pre-qualification of six law firms for BAHFA legal services.

• Recommended approval of REAP 2.0 funding suballocations to Alameda ($493k), Contra Costa ($657k), Marin ($490k), Napa/Sonoma ($526k), San Francisco ($128k), San Mateo ($690k), Santa Clara ($526k), and Solano ($490k) (11-0)
• Recommended contracts for REAP 2.0 work with Urban Planning Partners (max $493k), 4Leaf Inc. (max $526k), and Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (max $657k) (11-0)
• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Consent Calendar, including October 11, 2023 minutes (11-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of October 11, 2023
• Pre-qualified Aleshire & Wynder, LLP; Best, Best and Krieger LLP; Goldfarb Lipman, LLP; Jarvis Fay, LLP; Kutak Rock, LLP; and Shute, Mihaly, Weinberger, LLP for BAHFA legal services
• Authorized Executive Director to negotiate a contract up to $5 million with Napa County Department of Housing and Homeless Services for the BAHFA Rental Assistance Pilot Program

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The BAHFA Oversight Committee and ABAG Housing Committee are meeting to approve legal service providers and funding for housing programs. The body is deciding on a rental assistance pilot and the suballocation of regional planning grants.

• Authorization of a contract up to $5 million with Napa County Department of Housing and Homeless Services for a Rental Assistance Pilot Program
• Suballocation of REAP 2.0 funding to Alameda ($493,000), Contra Costa ($657,000), Marin ($490,000), Napa/Sonoma ($526,000), San Francisco ($128,000), San Mateo ($690,000), Santa Clara ($526,000), and Solano ($490,000)
• Contracts for REAP 2.0 with Urban Planning Partners (up to $493,000), 4Leaf Inc. (up to $526,000), and Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (up to $657,000)
• Pre-qualification of law firms Aleshire & Wynder, LLP; Best, Best and Krieger LLP; Goldfarb Lipman, LLP; Jarvis Fay, LLP; Kutak Rock, LLP; and Shute, Mihaly, Weinberger, LLP
• Report on Part III of BAHFA’s Business Plan regarding Operations and Sustainability

The BAHFA Oversight Committee authorized a contract with the Napa County Department of Housing and Homeless Services to launch a rental assistance pilot program. The committee also approved a list of pre-qualified law firms for legal services.

• Authorized contract up to $5 million with Napa County Department of Housing and Homeless Services for Rental Assistance Pilot Program (6-0)
• Approved pre-qualification of law firms Aleshire & Wynder, LLP; Best, Best and Krieger LLP; Goldfarb Lipman, LLP; Jarvis Fay, LLP; Kutak Rock, LLP; and Shute, Mihaly, Weinberger, LLP (6-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of October 11, 2023 (6-0)

Board of Directors of 375 Beale Condominium Corporation

The Board of Directors will consider accepting the audited financial reports for fiscal year 2022-23. The meeting also includes a review of building operations and improvement projects.

• Approval of June 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of FY 2022-23 audited financial reports presented by Crowe LLP
• Building operations, safety, security, and projects report

The Board of Directors approved the minutes from the June 22, 2023 meeting and accepted the FY 2022-23 audit results. The Board also received a report on building operations, safety, security, and improvement projects.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted FY 2022-23 Audit Results and Required Communications (3-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority Network and Operations Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included funding for highway patrol enforcement and a cooperative project agreement. These actions impact the management and enforcement of express lanes in the region.

• Approved minutes of the October 13, 2023 meeting
• Approved $2,390,000 contract amendment for CHP enforcement on I-880 Express Lanes
• Approved $1,190,000 contract amendment for CHP enforcement on I-680 Contra Costa Express Lanes
• Approved cooperative agreement for the I-680 Express Lanes Project with Alameda County Transportation Commission

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items regarding Washington D.C. updates, regional transportation revenue, and the 2024 Joint Advocacy Program were presented for information only.

• Approved October 13, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The Joint MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee approved resolutions to designate Priority Sites. These sites will be eligible for funding and technical assistance and integrated into Plan Bay Area 2050+ strategies.

• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4618 and ABAG Resolution No. 15-2023 regarding Priority Sites Approval (7-0)
• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from October 13, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from October 13, 2023

Regional Network Management Committee

The Regional Network Management Committee unanimously approved a series of contract amendments, change orders, and new consultant agreements. Key approvals include funding for Bay Bridge Forward projects and various Clipper service enhancements.

• Approved $4.6M contract with HDR Engineering for I-80 HOV-Lane project (7-0)
• Approved $1.1M contract with Kimley-Horn for I-80 Localized Transit Priority project (7-0)
• Approved $550,000 contract with Kimley-Horn for I-80 Bus-on-Shoulder study (7-0)
• Approved $2.4M contract amendment for 511 Website Support Services with Kalamuna, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $1M change order for Clipper card orders with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $849,140 change order for Next Generation Clipper Customer Service Center with WSP USA Services, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $400,000 contract amendment for Clipper START Outreach Services with Caribou Public Relations, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract amendment for Clipper START Marketing Services with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (7-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee is meeting jointly with the MTC Planning Committee. The agenda includes a request to approve Priority Sites for future funding eligibility and an update on the Plan Bay Area 2050+ draft blueprint development.

• Approval of MTC Resolution No. 4618 and ABAG Resolution No. 15-2023 regarding Priority Sites
• Information update on Plan Bay Area 2050+ Round 1 engagement findings and draft blueprint strategy refinements
• Approval of MTC Planning Committee minutes from October 13, 2023
• Approval of ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from October 13, 2023

The ABAG Administrative Committee recommended that the Executive Board adopt ABAG Resolution No. 15-2023 regarding Priority Sites. This action allows projects on adopted sites to be eligible for funding, technical assistance, and integration into Plan Bay Area 2050+ strategies.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including October 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended ABAG Executive Board adoption of ABAG Resolution No. 15-2023 for Priority Sites (6-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Council approved the minutes from its September 22, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items were for information or discussion only, including updates on Plan Bay Area 2050+ and the 2024 Joint Advocacy Program.

• Approved September 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes (16-0-2)

ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Board of Directors

The Board approved the Consent Calendar, which included the minutes from the April 28, 2023 meeting. The session also included reports on the Bay Trail Equity Strategy and the Bay Trail Gap Closure Implementation Plan.

• Approved Consent Calendar (14-0)
• Approved SF Bay Trail Board of Directors Minutes of April 28, 2023 (14-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 28, 2023 meeting. A report on the Operations and Sustainability section of the BAHFA Business Plan was presented.

• Approved September 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

ABAG POWER Board of Directors

The ABAG POWER Board of Directors will review audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and elect leadership for 2024. The board is deciding whether to admit members of the School Project for Utility Rate Reduction (SPURR) and modify working capital deposit requirements.

• Resolution 23-05 to admit current members of the School Project for Utility Rate Reduction (SPURR) as new members
• Resolution 23-06 to increase natural gas program working capital deposits from 2.0 to 3.0 months of estimated expenses
• Approval of FY 2022-23 Audited Financial Statements and Reports
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Executive Committee for Calendar Year 2024
• Presentation by City of Pleasanton on using renewable natural gas for Senate Bill 1383 compliance

Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways

The Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (SAFE) approved its June 28, 2023 meeting minutes and a revised resolution regarding Executive Directors' signature authority. Both items were passed unanimously via the consent calendar.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (14-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 44, Revised, regarding Executive Directors Signature Authority (14-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission unanimously adopted MTC Resolution No. 4616. This action approves the financing and refinancing of a public capital improvement by the Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority (BAIFA) and finds a significant public benefit.

• Adopted MTC Resolution No. 4616 approving BAIFA financing and refinancing (12-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission unanimously adopted MTC Resolution No. 4610. This action establishes the Regional Network Management Committee Customer Advisory Group charter and appoints its members.

• Adopted MTC Resolution No. 4610 to set up the Regional Network Management Committee Customer Advisory Group (14-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority approved its Business Plan Equity Framework and Funding Programs. The board also approved the minutes from the September 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework and Funding Programs (13-0)
• Approved September 27, 2023 meeting minutes (14-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission approved funding for major rail capacity and expansion projects, including $770 million for BART and VTA. It also allocated $43.8 million in Regional Measure 3 capital funds to three regional transportation authorities and updated Transit Oriented Communities policies.

• Committed $770M to BART Core Capacity ($350M), VTA BART to Silicon Valley Phase 2 ($375M), and Transit Operations Reserve ($45M) (14-0)
• Allocated $43.8M in RM3 capital funds to SCTA, TAM, and VTA (14-0)
• Approved $1.5M for Community-Based Transportation Plans and CARE Program, $600,000 for Bay Wheels E-Bike Expansion, and $2.3M for PPA Pilot Program grants (13-0)
• Adopted revised Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy regarding capital funding for transit extensions (14-0)
• Approved BART Railcar Replacement (13-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 MTC Fund Estimate and TDA/STA Allocations (13-0)
• Approved revised Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Policies and Procedures (13-0)
• Approved revised Executive Director’s Signature Authority (13-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously approved its consent calendar. This included the approval of previous meeting minutes and revisions to the Executive Director's signature authority.

• Approved September 27, 2023 meeting minutes (14-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 46 regarding revised Executive Director's Signature Authority (14-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority approved the issuance of obligations to fund the acquisition of replacement railcars for BART. The board also approved the minutes from the September 27, 2023 meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 50 to authorize up to $450 million for BART rail car replacement (14-0)
• Approved minutes of the September 27, 2023 meeting (14-0)

Bay Area Partnership Board

The Board approved the meeting minutes from December 2, 2022, via a consent calendar vote. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates regarding transportation revenue, zero-emission transit, and housing grants.

• Approved Bay Area Partnership Board Minutes of the December 2, 2022 Meeting (24-0-7)

Fare Integration Task Force

The Task Force approved the minutes from the August 28, 2023 meeting. Members received informational updates on the No-Cost/Reduced-Cost Interagency Transfer Pilot and the Clipper BayPass Project.

• Approved minutes from the August 28, 2023 meeting (13-0)

Clipper Executive Board

The Board approved a change order for the Next Generation Customer Service Center and an amendment to a card order. Members also received updates on the Next Generation Clipper System implementation and current system performance.

• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved $849,140 change order for WSP USA Services Inc. regarding Next Generation Customer Service Center (9-0)
• Approved Change Order Amendment to Card Order Change Order - CO 145 (9-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee unanimously approved a consent calendar including significant funding for regional energy and water projects. Key actions included authorizing contracts for the Bay Area Regional Energy Network and funding agreements for water management.

• Approved Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) contracts up to $91,591,970 (5-0)
• Approved BayREN contract amendments up to $12,335,000 (5-0)
• Authorized $1M financial assistance application for Clean Water to State Water Resources Control Board (5-0)
• Authorized Proposition 1 IRWM Grant funding agreements for 12 local project sponsors (5-0)
• Approved amendment up to $200,000 with Solano Transportation Authority for Bay Trail construction (5-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with City of Palo Alto for Horizontal Levee Project (5-0)
• Ratified appointments of David Rabbitt and Carlos Romero to the Canvassing Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Election Calendar for President and Vice President (5-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 8, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of informational reports regarding legislative history, Washington D.C. updates, and a 2023 legislative scorecard.

• Approved September 8, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)

Regional Network Management Committee

The Regional Network Management Committee approved a contract for prototype fabrication and forwarded a resolution to establish a Customer Advisory Group to the MTC Commission. The committee also approved revisions to executive director signature authority for SAFE. An informational overview of transit fare coordination efforts was presented.

• Approved $700,000 contract for Regional Mapping & Wayfinding Project prototype fabrication (6-0)
• Adopted MTC Resolution No. 4610 to set up the Regional Network Management Committee Customer Advisory Group for MTC Commission approval (6-0)
• Approved MTC SAFE Resolution No. 44 revisions to Executive Directors Signature Authority (6-0)
• Approved September 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority Network and Operations Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included two contract change orders for TransCore, LP and design plans for the Solano I-80 Express Lanes. The body also received a quarterly report on MTC Express Lanes operations.

• Approved minutes of the September 8, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 contract change order for TransCore, LP spare parts inventory (5-0)
• Approved $429,486 contract change order for TransCore, LP regarding the I-680 Gap Project (5-0)
• Approved Solano Interstate 80 (I-80) Express Lanes Toll System Design Plans (5-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved multiple energy, water, and infrastructure contracts, including over $91 million for the Bay Area Regional Energy Network. The MTC Planning Committee forwarded a revised Transit Oriented Communities policy to the MTC Commission for final approval.

• Approved $91,591,970 for Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) member agency contracts
• Approved $12,335,000 for BayREN third-party consultant contract amendments
• Approved funding application for up to $1 million for the State of the Estuary Platform
• Approved Individual Funding Agreements for Proposition 1 IRWM Grant Program for multiple local project sponsors
• Approved $200,000 amendment for Solano Transportation Authority Bay Trail construction
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with City of Palo Alto for Horizontal Levee Project
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4530 (Revised) regarding Transit Oriented Communities Policy to be forwarded to MTC Commission (6-0)
• Approved MTC and ABAG Administrative Committee minutes from September 8, 2023

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee recommended that the ABAG Executive Board approve the BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework and Funding Programs. The committee also approved the consent calendars for the ABAG Housing and BAHFA Oversight committees.

• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Consent Calendar (8-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Consent Calendar
• Recommended approval of BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework and Funding Programs (8-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The committee approved its September 13, 2023, meeting minutes via a unanimous consent calendar vote. Members received reports on the 2024 Regional Housing Bond program design and the Business Plan Equity Framework.

• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of September 13, 2023 (6-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included a $2 million contract for the Open Road Tolling Project and a $500,000 amendment for the I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project. The Committee also approved revised signature authority for the Executive Director.

• Approved September 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved contract for Krebs Corporation for Open Road Tolling Project (not to exceed $2,000,000)
• Approved $500,000 contract amendment for Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC for I-580 Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvement Project
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 46 regarding Executive Director's Signature Authority

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee approved several funding allocations and policy revisions for referral to the full Commission. Key actions include committing $770 million for BART and VTA projects and allocating $43.8 million in Regional Measure 3 capital funds.

• Approved referral of $770 million TIRCP funding for BART Core Capacity ($350M), VTA BART to Silicon Valley Phase 2 ($375M), and a Transit Operations Reserve ($45M) (6-0)
• Approved referral of the Stage Gate process for Major Project Advancement Policy projects (6-0)
• Approved referral of $43.8 million in RM3 capital funds for SCTA, TAM, and VTA (6-0)
• Approved RM3 Policies and Procedures (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 MTC Fund Estimate and TDA and STA Allocations (5-0)
• Approved $1.5 million for Community-Based Transportation Plans and CARE Program, $600,000 for Bay Wheels E-Bike Expansion, and $2.3 million for PPA Pilot Program grants (5-0)
• Approved BART Railcar Replacement (5-0)
• Approved September 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included three contract amendments or purchases and a revision to the Executive Director's signature authority. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed grant application to the HUD PRO Housing program.

• Approved September 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $371,170 contract amendment for Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $1,600,000 purchase order contract for Slalom, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $443,000 contract amendment for Craft & Commerce, LLC (5-0)
• Approved revised Executive Director’s Signature Authority via Resolution No. 3619 (5-0)
• Approved delegation of appointment for hearing panel regarding Project Finance Advisory Limited bid protest (5-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

The committee approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the July 27, 2023 meeting. Members received a report on program design and revenue allocation options for a potential 2024 affordable housing bond measure.

• Approved Consent Calendar including July 27, 2023 minutes (5-0-1)

ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Steering Committee

The Steering Committee approved a funding augmentation for a trail gap closure and a request from the City of Alameda to realign a section of the Bay Trail. The committee also affirmed support for using the future Oakland Alameda Estuary Bridge as a spine alignment.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 funding augmentation for Bay Trail-Vine Trail Gap Closure Construction Grant to Solano Transportation Authority, totaling $600,000 (4-0)
• Approved City of Alameda request to realign Bay Trail closer to the waterfront (4-0)
• Affirmed support for including proposed Oakland Alameda Estuary Bridge as a Bay Trail spine alignment in place of the Posey Tube (4-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission adopted policies and procedures for the 2024 RTIP, creating approximately $214 million in new programming capacity. The body also approved a series of funding allocations and program revisions via a consent calendar.

• Adopted 2024 RTIP Policies and Procedures (16-0)
• Ratified Regional Network Management Council membership (14-0)
• Allocated $5 million in RM3 capital funds to Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
• Approved $4.7 million for Active Transportation Technical Assistance via OBAG 2 and 3
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2023-18
• Approved FY2022-23 STA funds for five transit operators and FY2023-24 TDA, STA, and RM2 revenue for six operators
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4605 regarding design plan approval processes
• Approved revisions to State Transit Assistance (STA) and State of Good Repair Program policy

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority

The Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the July 26, 2023 meeting. The board received informational presentations on the 2024 Regional Housing Bond expenditure planning and regional housing revenue allocation options.

• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (16-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority approved the minutes from the July 26, 2023 meeting. The Authority also approved a contract amendment for furniture procurement services.

• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 contract amendment for KBM Office Equipment Inc. (6-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the July 26, 2023 meeting and a new resolution regarding design plan approvals. The Authority also met in closed session to discuss existing litigation, though no reportable action was taken.

• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (16-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 171 establishing process for design plan approvals and delegation of authority (16-0)
• No reportable action taken following closed session regarding Toll Bridges Litigation

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar. This included the adoption of a new process for approving design plans and delegating approval authority.

• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (14-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 49 establishing design plan approval process and delegation of authority (14-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Council approved the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational reports regarding a potential 2026 regional transportation ballot measure and the Next Generation Bay Area Freeways Study.

• Approved June 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes (16-2-2)

Policy Advisory Council Equity & Access Subcommittee

The Subcommittee approved the minutes from the July 28, 2023 meeting. Members received information updates regarding the Regional Mapping and Wayfinding Project and the Community Action Resource and Empowerment (CARE) Program guidelines.

• Approved July 28, 2023 Meeting Minutes (7-1-1)

ABAG Finance Committee

The ABAG Finance Committee approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting. The committee also accepted the unaudited report on ABAG investments for the period ending June 2023.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including July 20, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Accepted Report on ABAG Investments for period ended June 2023 (6-0)

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Governing Board approved the minutes from the July 21, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from member agency executive directors and presentations on zero carbon transportation and 2023 legislation.

• Approved BARC Governing Board Minutes of July 21, 2023 (9-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee approved a pre-qualified list of firms to provide investment banking services for BATA over a five-year period. Several contract amendments for tolling and bridge systems were also approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved pre-qualified investment banking underwriting pool (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 contract amendment for SF-Oakland Bay Bridge Metering Lights System software license (6-0)
• Approved $1,240,298 contract amendment for Advanced Toll Collection and Accounting System (ATCAS II) (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract amendment for Dumbarton Forward Operational Improvements Project design services (6-0)
• Approved $1,600,000 contract amendment for FasTrak Customer Service Center technical assistance (6-0)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The committee approved its consent calendar, which included the minutes from the June 8, 2023 meeting. Members received reports on the 2024 Regional Housing Bond expenditure planning and revenue allocation options. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of June 8, 2023 (9-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Committee approved a consent calendar containing multiple transit fund allocations and program revisions. It also unanimously referred the policies and procedures for the 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program, which includes $214 million in new programming capacity, to the Commission for approval.

• Approved 2024 Regional Transportation Improvement Program policies and procedures (6-0)
• Approved $5 million in Regional Measure 3 capital funds for Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
• Approved $4.7 million for Active Transportation Technical Assistance and $450,000 reprogramming in OBAG 2 Santa Clara County Program
• Approved FY2022-23 State Transit Assistance funds for five transit operators and FY2023-24 TDA, STA, and RM2 revenue for six operators
• Approved revisions to State Transit Assistance and State of Good Repair Program policies
• Approved Clipper START Extended Pilot Operator Reimbursement Payment
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2023-18
• Approved Transit Capital Priorities Program Revisions FYs 2021-22 - 2023-24

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee approved several consultant contracts, including two for the Resilient State Route 37 Program. Other approved actions included contracts for performance monitoring, web development, and passenger surveying services.

• Approved contract for Resilient SR 37 Innovative Financing and Delivery Strategies with Ernst & Young U.S. LLP (6-0)
• Approved contract for Resilient SR 37 Project Control and Delivery Support with William R. Gray and Company DBA Gray-Bowen-Scott (6-0)
• Approved contract for TDA Performance Monitoring with Pierlott & Associations, LLC for $340,372 (7-0)
• Approved contract for Vital Signs Web Development and Data Engineering Services with Peak Digital, LLC for $1,101,150 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Transit Passenger Surveying Services Bench - Cycle 1 (7-0)
• Approved Administration Committee Minutes of the July 12, 2023 Meeting (7-0)

ABAG Housing Committee

The committee approved its consent calendar, which included the minutes from the July 12, 2023 meeting. Members also received reports on the 2024 Regional Housing Bond planning and revenue allocation options.

• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Consent Calendar (10-0)
• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Minutes of July 12, 2023 (10-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of June 8, 2023

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority Network and Operations Committee

The committee unanimously approved the consent calendar. Other agenda items were presented for information only, including the committee's outlook for the year and a 10-year financial plan for Express Lanes.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee unanimously approved its consent calendar, which included two funding agreements and priority development area nominations. The committee also received reports on Transit Oriented Communities policy and Vital Signs website updates.

• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Summary Minutes of July 14, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved ABAG Resolution No. 13-2023 regarding Plan Bay Area 2050+ Priority Development Area (PDA) Nominations (4-0)
• Approved $750,000 funding agreement for Delta Stewardship Council (4-0)
• Approved $660,983 funding agreement for Santa Clara Valley Water District (4-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the July 14, 2023 meeting minutes and Policy Advisory Council appointments. Other agenda items regarding state, regional, and federal legislative updates were presented for information only.

• Approved July 14, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 3931 regarding Policy Advisory Council Appointments (9-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee approved several funding agreements and development nominations. The committees also received information updates on Transit Oriented Communities policy and the Vital Signs website.

• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from July 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from July 14, 2023
• Approved ABAG Resolution No. 13-2023 for Plan Bay Area 2050+ Priority Development Area nominations
• Approved $750,000 funding agreement for Delta Stewardship Council
• Approved $660,983 funding agreement for Santa Clara Valley Water District

Regional Network Management Committee

The Regional Network Management Committee unanimously approved a series of contracts and amendments via the Consent Calendar. These actions include funding for bicycle access, trail design, and intersection safety improvements.

• Approved July 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $6,050,000 contract extension for Bay Area Vanpool Program with Enterprise-Rent-a-Car of San Francisco, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 contract for Bay Trail Design Guidelines and Toolkit 2.0 with TDG Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $700,000 contract amendment for SR-29 Intersections Safety and Operational Improvements with GHD Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $820,000 contract for Dumbarton Bicycle Access Improvements with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (5-0)

Clipper Executive Board

The Clipper Executive Board approved a pre-qualified panel of suppliers to provide limited-use contactless smart cards for the Next Generation Clipper system. The board also expanded eligibility for the Regional Transit Connection Clipper Access program to include ADA-Paratransit certification.

• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved policy update to include ADA-Paratransit certification for RTC Clipper Access eligibility (9-0)
• Approved supplier panel for Next Generation Clipper (C2) Limited-Use Contactless Smart Cards through June 30, 2028 (9-0)

Fare Integration Task Force

The Fare Integration Task Force approved the proposed terms and principles for the Clipper BayPass Pilot Phase 2 Participation Agreement. The body also approved the minutes from the June 26, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Clipper BayPass Pilot Phase 2 Next Steps for endorsement (12-0)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (12-0)

Policy Advisory Council Equity & Access Subcommittee

The Policy Advisory Council Equity & Access Subcommittee elected its leadership for 2022-2023 and approved previous meeting minutes. The body also received informational updates on regional transportation planning and the CARE program.

• Appointed Christine Fitzgerald as Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Johnny Parker Jr. as Vice Chair (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved May 26, 2023 Meeting Minutes (7-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 22, 2023, meeting. Members held a continued discussion regarding regional housing revenue allocation options for the 2024 affordable housing bond measure.

• Approved June 22, 2023, meeting minutes (8-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority approved two contract amendments for webcasting and property management. The board also adopted Resolution No. 0047 to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute tenant leases at 375 Beale Street.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $954,700 contract amendment for Network Time Television Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $2,757,660 contract amendment for Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted BAHA Resolution No. 0047 delegating authority to negotiate and execute tenant leases at 375 Beale Street (5-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority adopted Resolution No. 19 to issue tax-exempt obligations for the BART Car Replacement Program. This action allows for the facilitation of public improvements and reimbursement of prior expenditures. The Authority also approved the minutes from the June 28, 2023 meeting.

• Approved BAIFA Minutes of the June 28, 2023 meeting (16-0)
• Adopted BAIFA Resolution No. 19 to issue tax-exempt obligations for BART Car Replacement Program (16-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included the minutes from the June 28, 2023 meeting. Commissioner Chavez requested an update to those minutes to include a request for a report on violation revenue collection estimates.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (15-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority approved a contract amendment for web design services and the minutes from the June 28, 2023 meeting. The board also received information regarding revenue allocation options for a 2024 affordable housing bond measure.

• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (16-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Exygy Inc. for Doorway Housing Portal web design services not to exceed $1.6 million, increasing total contract to $2.6 million (16-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission approved $379 million in RM3 capital funds for transportation projects in Alameda, San Mateo, Solano, and Santa Clara counties. It also approved transit revenue allocations for FY 2023-24 and expressed support for Assembly Bill 1085 regarding housing support services.

• Allocated $379 million in RM3 capital funds to ACTC, SMCTA, STA, and VTA (16-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 MTC Fund Estimate and transit revenue allocations (16-0)
• Approved support position for Assembly Bill 1085 (16-0)
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2023-15 (16-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Federal Earmark Repurposing (16-0)
• Approved revisions to One Bay Area Grant programs OBAG 2 and 3 (16-0)
• Expanded Executive Director delegated authority to include Regional Measure 3 funding (16-0)
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (16-0)

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Governing Board approved the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the minutes from the March 17th meeting. The session also included reports from member agencies and presentations on climate adaptation and resilience planning.

• Approved BARC Draft Budget Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (10-0)
• Approved Minutes of the March 17th Governing Board Meeting (7-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board approved several funding agreements for environmental restoration and agency services. The board also voted to support two state housing bills and appointed a new member to the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee.

• Approved support for Assembly Bill 1085 (Housing Support Services) (21-0)
• Approved support for Assembly Bill 1657 (Statewide Housing Bond) (21-0)
• Approved funding agreement with San Francisco Estuary Institute up to $250,000 (21-0)
• Approved funding agreement with County of Marin up to $250,000 (21-0)
• Approved acceptance of $850,000 from U.S. EPA for San Francisco Estuary Blueprint (21-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Peak Digital, LLC up to $300,000 (21-0)
• Approved BayREN contract amendment with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc. up to $6.8M (21-0)
• Approved appointment of Consuelo Hernandez to the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee (21-0)

ABAG Finance Committee

The ABAG Finance Committee approved the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. The committee also accepted the unaudited report on ABAG investments for the period ended February 2023.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including May 18, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Accepted Report on ABAG Investments for period ended February 2023 (6-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its consent calendar, which included the summary minutes from the June 9, 2023 meeting. The committee also received updates on long-range planning and the Active Transportation Plan implementation.

• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Summary Minutes of June 9, 2023 (5-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The committee adopted a support position for Assembly Bill 1085, which proposes adding housing support services as a Medi-Cal benefit for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This position will be forwarded to the ABAG Executive Board and MTC Commission for final approval. The committee also approved the June 9, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved support for AB 1085 (Maienschein) regarding housing support services (9-0)
• Approved June 9, 2023, meeting minutes (10-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee met to approve their respective minutes from June 9, 2023. The committees received informational updates on long-range planning and the Active Transportation Plan 5-Year Implementation Plan.

• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes of June 9, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes of June 9, 2023

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee approved its consent calendar, which included the minutes from the June 8, 2023 meeting. The BAHFA Oversight Committee did not take action on its consent calendar due to a lack of quorum. The committee also held a discussion regarding BAHFA's Regional Housing Revenue Allocation Options.

• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Minutes of June 8, 2023 (6-0)
• BAHFA Oversight Committee took no action on consent calendar items due to lack of quorum

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee approved several referrals to the Commission, including a $379 million allocation of Regional Measure 3 capital funds for various transit and highway projects. The committee also approved the Consent Calendar and a referral regarding the FY 2023-24 MTC Fund Estimate and transit operator revenues.

• Approved referral of $379 million in RM3 capital funds for ACTC, SMCTA, STA, and VTA (6-0)
• Approved referral of FY 2023-24 MTC Fund Estimate and transit operator revenue allocations (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including TIP Amendment 2023-15 and federal earmark repurposing (6-0)
• Approved revisions to One Bay Area Grant programs OBAG 2 and 3 (6-0)
• Approved expansion of Executive Director's Delegated Authority to include Regional Measure 3 funding (6-0)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Administration Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included several administrative contracts and the minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting. Financial statements and travel reports were presented for information.

• Approved Administration Committee Minutes of the June 14, 2023 Meeting (6-0)
• Approved 2021 Travel Diary Survey Program contract amendment with Resource Systems Group for $770,300 and funding agreement with San Francisco County Transportation Authority for $270,000 (6-0)
• Approved leadership coaching and development contract with Ace-Up, Inc. for $900,000 (6-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included funding for highway enforcement and toll system maintenance. The meeting also included a review of unaudited third-quarter financial statements for Fiscal Year 2022-23.

• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $1,550,000 contract amendment for CHP Construction and Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program
• Approved $1,000,000 contract change order for Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc. regarding FasTrak customer service and payment campaigns
• Approved $1,200,000 in combined purchase orders for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, AT&T, and SSP Data for toll collection and network maintenance

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority adopted the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2023-24. The board also approved a contract amendment for first-floor reconfiguration services at the Bay Area Metro Center. Other approved items included a no weapons policy and furniture procurement services.

• Adopted FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets (6-0)
• Approved $4,662,975 contract amendment with Swinerton Builders for first-floor reconfiguration (6-0)
• Approved Bay Area Metro Center No Weapons Policy (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract amendment for furniture procurement with KBM Office Equipment Inc. (6-0)
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways

The Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (SAFE) unanimously adopted the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets. The Authority also approved the May 24, 2023 meeting minutes and an amendment to the FY 2022-23 budgets.

• Adopted SAFE Resolution No. 71 for FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets (15-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets Amendment via Resolution No. 69 (15-0)
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (15-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously adopted Resolution No. 169 to authorize the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets. The Authority also approved the minutes from the May 24, 2023 meeting.

• Adopted BATA Resolution No. 169 for FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets (15-0)
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (15-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission approved several major funding allocations, including $271.6 million for Regional Measure 3 capital projects and $36.4 million for Plan Bay Area 2050 grants. The body also adopted the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets and extended the Clipper START fare discount pilot. Additionally, the Commission voted to support three state assembly bills regarding transit and housing.

• Allocated $271.6 million in RM3 capital funds to STA, BAIFA, CCTA, TAM, and NVTA (15-0)
• Approved $36.4 million in grants for Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation (15-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-24 MTC Operating and Capital Budgets (14-0)
• Extended Clipper START transit fare discount pilot until June 30, 2025 (15-0)
• Allocated $2.6 million in TDA funds to Solano County Transit (15-0)
• Adopted $43.6 million FY2023-24 RM2 Operating and Marketing Assistance Program (15-0)
• Adopted $10.8 million FY2023-24 Regional State Transit Assistance Program (15-0)
• Voted to support AB 761, AB 1377, and AB 1657 (15-0 each)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority

The Authority accepted $5 million in MTC Exchange Funds to create a Rental Assistance Pilot Program. The board also approved the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and a contract for eviction research services.

• Approved $5 million for Rental Assistance Pilot Program via Resolution No. 0030 (15-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget via Resolution No. 29 (15-0)
• Approved contract with Centro Legal de la Raza up to $250,000 for eviction research (13-0)
• Approved appointment of Consuelo Hernandez to the Advisory Committee (13-0)
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (13-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Authority unanimously adopted Resolution No. 47 to authorize the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets. Additionally, the board approved several contracts and funding allocations for express lane systems and network services.

• Adopted FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets via Resolution No. 47 (15-0)
• Approved $9,395,421 contract change order for TransCore, LP (15-0)
• Approved RM3 allocation request for I-80 Solano Toll System via Resolution No. 48 (15-0)
• Approved $665,000 purchase order for SSP Data network consulting (15-0)
• Approved $235,000 purchase order for AT&T telecommunication services (15-0)
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (15-0)

Clipper Executive Board

The Clipper Executive Board approved a contract amendment for Caribou Public Relations, Inc. to conduct Clipper START outreach for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The board also approved the minutes from the May 22, 2023 meeting and received updates on the Next Generation Clipper System.

• Approved $200,000 contract amendment for Caribou Public Relations, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)

Fare Integration Task Force

The Task Force unanimously approved the minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting. Staff provided an information update regarding the Clipper BayPass pilot Phase 2 and a proposed participation agreement between transit operators and MTC.

• Approved minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting (13-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

The committee approved the Consent Calendar, which included the minutes from the May 25, 2023 meeting. Members also discussed regional housing revenue allocation options for the 2024 Affordable Housing Bond Measure.

• Approved Consent Calendar including May 25, 2023 minutes (6-0, 2 abstentions)

Board of Directors of 375 Beale Condominium Corporation

The Board of Directors of 375 Beale Condominium Corporation approved the operating budget and assessments for fiscal year 2023-24. The Board also approved the minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting.

• Approved FY 2023-24 Operating Budget and common area and shared service operation assessments (3-0)
• Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

ABAG General Assembly

The ABAG General Assembly approved the operating budget and work program for Fiscal Year 2023-24 via Resolution No. 11-2023. The assembly also approved the meeting minutes from June 17, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution No. 11-2023 for FY 2023-24 Operating Budget and Work Program by County Delegates (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11-2023 for FY 2023-24 Operating Budget and Work Program by City/Town Delegates (passed; 1 nay, 1 abstain)
• Approved June 17, 2022 meeting minutes by County Delegates (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2022 meeting minutes by City/Town Delegates (passed; 1 nay, 1 abstain)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Leadership Fund

The Board approved the minutes from December 9, 2022. It also authorized the Secretary to execute an agreement to accept a grant from Google LLC and transfer those funds to the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including December 9, 2022 minutes (2-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized Secretary to accept and implement grant from Google LLC (2-0, 1 absent)

Policy Advisory Council

The Council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of informational updates regarding transit goals, the state budget, and subcommittee reports.

• Approved May 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes (18-0)
• Removed Monica Mallon from Transit Transformation Action Plan Subcommittee
• Appointed Charley Lavery to Transit Transformation Action Plan Subcommittee
• Appointed Dylan Fabris to Transit Transformation Action Plan Subcommittee
• Appointed Johnny Parker Jr. to Equity and Access Subcommittee

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee approved a contract with Yunex LLC for toll bridge and express lane maintenance. Several other contract amendments and purchase orders for FasTrak and regional transit projects were approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved $16.5M contract with Yunex LLC for Regional Tolling Infrastructure Maintenance Services (7-1)
• Approved cooperative agreement with BAIFA, MTC, and MTC SAFE for asset maintenance delegation (7-1)
• Approved $4,037,592 and $141,756 purchase orders for FasTrak toll tags (6-0)
• Approved $11.6M funding agreement amendment for Office of the BART Inspector General (6-0)
• Approved $1M contract amendment for FasTrak Customer Service Center technical assistance (6-0)
• Approved $3.35M in FasTrak marketing contract amendments for Polytechnic Marketing, Kalamuna Inc., and Caribou Public Relations (6-0)
• Approved $1M in Equity Action Plan contract amendments for Davis & Associates and HNTB Corporation (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 financial advisory services amendment for PFM Financial Advisors LLC (6-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Committee unanimously approved a series of funding allocations and program revisions, including $271.6 million in Regional Measure 3 capital funds. Other actions included approving the FY2023-24 RM2 and STA programs and extending the Clipper START pilot program.

• Approved $271.6M RM3 capital funds referral to Commission (7-0)
• Approved extension of Clipper START pilot program to June 30, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved $43.6M FY2023-24 RM2 Operating and Marketing Assistance Program (7-0)
• Approved $10.8M FY2023-24 Regional State Transit Assistance Program (7-0)
• Approved $2.6M TDA funds for Solano County Transit (7-0)
• Approved $59M for OBAG 3 Regional Growth Framework and Climate Initiatives (7-0)
• Approved referral of TDA, STA, RM2, and AB 1107 allocations to Commission (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2023-13 (7-0)

Administration Committee

The Committee approved a series of purchase orders, contract amendments, and funding agreements via the Consent Calendar. These actions include payments for website support, process analysis, and transit network planning.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved $1,550,000 purchase order for Slalom, LLC for Packet Process Analysis and Improvement (6-0-1)
• Approved $1,125,000 contract amendment for Peak Digital, LLC for Agency Website Support Services (6-0-1)
• Approved Regional Measure 3 Operating Program Funding Agreement Supplements for AC Transit, GGBHTD, LAVTA, and NVTA (6-0-1)
• Approved $2,000,000 contract for Fehr & Peers for Transit Connected Network Planning (6-0-1)
• Approved $51,000 contract amendment for AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Climate Adaptation Systems Mapping (6-0-1)

Operations Committee

The Committee unanimously approved a series of contract amendments for Clipper customer service and education, as well as a regional tolling infrastructure maintenance agreement. The FY 2023-24 SAFE Operating and Capital Budgets were referred to the Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways Authority.

• Approved Regional Tolling Infrastructure Maintenance Services agreement (7-0)
• Approved Clipper In-Person Customer Service contract amendments for TTEC ($520,000), Nematode ($300,000), and AC Transit ($245,000) (7-0)
• Approved Clipper Customer Education Services contract amendment for MIG, Inc. ($2,700,000) (7-0)
• Approved Clipper Network Services purchase order for AT&T ($400,000) (7-0)
• Referred FY 2023-24 SAFE Operating and Capital Budgets to the Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways Authority (7-0)
• Approved April 14, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved a consent calendar including a $525,000 planning contract and a $4.3 million EPA funding agreement. The committee also ratified the appointment of Pat Eklund to the BARC Governing Board. Additionally, $36.4 million in grants for Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation was approved.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved $525,000 contract for Baird + Driskell Community Planning (5-0)
• Approved $4,329,459 EPA funding agreement for nature-based shoreline solutions (5-0)
• Ratified appointment of Pat Eklund to BARC Governing Board (5-0)
• Approved $36.4 million in grants for Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Summary Minutes of April 14, 2023 (5-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee voted to support three state bills regarding transit funding, homelessness assistance, and housing bonds. These positions were forwarded to the MTC Commission and ABAG Executive Board for final approval. The committee also approved the April 14, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved April 14, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Adopted support for AB 761 (Transit Transformation Task Force) to be forwarded to MTC Commission (11-0)
• Adopted support for AB 1377 (Homelessness Assistance on Transit) to be forwarded to ABAG Executive Board and MTC Commission (10-0)
• Adopted support for AB 1657 (Statewide Housing Bond) to be forwarded to ABAG Executive Board and MTC Commission (10-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The Joint MTC Planning and ABAG Administrative Committee referred $36.4 million in grant recommendations for Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation to the MTC. The ABAG Administrative Committee approved several contracts and funding agreements, including a $525,000 planning grant and $4.3 million for shoreline solutions.

• Referred $36.4 million in Plan Bay Area 2050 local grant recommendations to MTC (6-0)
• Approved $525,000 contract for Regional Early Action Planning Grant to Baird + Driskell Community Planning
• Approved $4,329,459 EPA funding agreement for nature-based shoreline solutions
• Approved subawards for shoreline solutions: CSU Channel Islands ($236,909), Nuestra Casa ($121,371), Fairfield Suisun Sewer District ($300,000), and City of Hayward ($600,000)
• Approved ABAG Committee Appointments
• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from April 14, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from April 14, 2023

ABAG Housing Committee

The BAHFA Oversight Committee approved the creation of a Rental Assistance Pilot Program using $5 million in MTC Exchange Funds. The committee also approved the appointment of Consuelo Hernandez to the BAHFA Advisory Committee and a contract for legal services research.

• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Minutes of May 11, 2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Consuelo Hernandez to the BAHFA Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of May 11, 2023
• Recommended 16-month contract with Centro Legal de la Raza up to $250,000 for anti-displacement research
• Approved acceptance of $5 million in MTC Exchange Funds for BAHFA Rental Assistance Pilot Program

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The BAHFA Oversight Committee recommended the creation of a Rental Assistance Pilot Program using $5 million in MTC Exchange Funds. The committee also approved its consent calendar, which included a contract recommendation for eviction research and a committee appointment.

• Recommended adoption of BAHFA Resolution No. 0030 to accept $5 million in MTC Exchange Funds for a Rental Assistance Pilot Program (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (6-0), including recommendation of a contract not to exceed $250,000 with Centro Legal de la Raza for eviction and legal services research
• Approved appointment of Consuelo Hernandez to the BAHFA Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of May 11, 2023 (6-0)

Policy Advisory Council Equity & Access Subcommittee

The subcommittee approved the meeting minutes from January 27 and April 28, 2023. The meeting included updates on the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) 3 Program and opened nominations for the 2022-2023 Subcommittee Chair and Vice Chair.

• Approved January 27, 2023 and April 28, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Opened nominations for 2022-2023 Subcommittee Chair and Vice Chair

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

The BAHFA Advisory Committee recommended the adoption of Resolution No. 0030 to accept a $5 million grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. This funding is intended to establish the BAHFA Rental Assistance Pilot Program. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution No. 0030 to accept $5 million MTC grant for Rental Assistance Pilot Program (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar, including April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority

The Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the April 26, 2023, joint meeting. The board received informational updates on the Business Plan Equity Framework and the draft FY 2023-24 Operating Budget.

• Approved April 26, 2023 Joint MTC with BAHFA meeting minutes (12-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting. Members received an informational presentation regarding the draft FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously adopted BATA Resolution No. 52, Revised, which updates the Low-Income Payment Plan and policies for state-owned bridge violations. The Authority also approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting. A draft of the FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budgets was presented for information.

• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (14-0)
• Adopted BATA Resolution No. 52, Revised regarding Low-Income Payment Plan and FasTrak policies (14-0)

Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways

The Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways approved the Administration Committee minutes from December 21, 2022. The Authority also received an informational presentation regarding the draft FY 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budget.

• Approved Administration Committee minutes of the December 21, 2022 meeting (13-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission approved the reprogramming of $10 million from the Transit Oriented Affordable Housing Fund, splitting it between the existing program and a new senior-focused rental assistance pilot. Other key actions included approving transit fund allocations and taking positions on state legislation.

• Approved reprogramming $10M TOAH funds: $5M to TOAH program and $5M to BAHFA senior rental assistance (14-0)
• Approved $8.1M in TDA and STA funds for three transit operators
• Approved $2M Regional Measure 3 letter of no prejudice for Mokelumne Trail Overcrossing at SR-4
• Approved deprogramming $4.7M from two OBAG 2 County Program projects
• Approved redirecting $120,000 from Porter Street Crossing to Broadway Street Improvements
• Approved support for AB 1053 (Multifamily Housing Program Construction Loans)
• Approved opposition to AB 1335 (Population Forecasting for Long Range Plans)
• Approved support for AB 817 (Brown Act Teleconferencing Reform) (14-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Authority unanimously adopted BAIFA Resolution No. 36, Revised, which updates toll violation penalties and establishes a One-Time Waiver Program. The board also approved several contracts and amendments related to express lanes and tolling infrastructure.

• Adopted BAIFA Resolution No. 36, Revised regarding toll violation penalties and One-Time Waiver Program (13-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Express Lanes Program Advisor: WSP USA, Inc. ($2,100,000)
• Approved contract change order for Express Lane Toll System Integrator: TransCore, LP ($1,020,000)
• Approved amendment to Cooperative Agreement for Express Lane Operations: Alameda County Transportation Commission
• Approved Cooperative Agreement for Regional Tolling Infrastructure Maintenance Services: Bay Area Toll Authority
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Clipper Executive Board

The Board approved the Clipper budget and work plan for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Additionally, the Board authorized several contract amendments for customer service centers and network services.

• Approved Clipper Two Year Budget and Work Plan for FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (8-0)
• Approved $400,000 Purchase Order for AT&T Network Services (7-0)
• Approved $520,000 contract amendment for TTEC Government Solutions, LLC (8-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract amendment for Nematode Holdings, LLC (8-0)
• Approved $245,000 funding agreement amendment for AC Transit (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 24, 2023 meeting (7-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board approved a significant funding amendment with PG&E for the Bay Area Regional Energy Network. The board also passed several legislative support positions and approved various contracts and grants through a consent calendar.

• Authorized funding agreement amendment with PG&E not to exceed $157,085,114 for BayREN implementation through 2027 (20-0)
• Approved support position on Senate Bill 532 regarding local ballot measure labels (22-0)
• Approved support position on Assembly Bill 817 regarding Brown Act teleconferencing reform (22-0)
• Approved updated budget and reallocation of unspent REAP 1.0 funds up to $500,000 (22-0)
• Approved contract with DiLytics Inc. not to exceed $900,000 for BayREN database services (21-0)
• Approved BayREN funding agreement amendment with PG&E not to exceed $1,200,000 (21-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $909,800 from U.S. EPA for San Francisco Estuary Blueprint (21-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including support for AB 413, AB 645, AB 1053, and AB 1335 (21-0)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ACFA Governing Board approved the Consent Calendar and adopted Resolution No. 2023-004. This resolution approves the Operating Budget and Work Program for the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations (ABAG FAN) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

• Approved Consent Calendar (2-0)
• Approved ACFA Governing Board Minutes of March 16, 2023 (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-004 approving ABAG FAN Operating Budget for FY 2023-24 (2-0)

ABAG Finance Committee

The ABAG Finance Committee approved the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023. The committee also accepted an unaudited report on ABAG investments for the period ending February 2023.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including April 20, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Accepted Report on ABAG Investments for period ended February 2023 (4-0)

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee recommended the approval of an updated program budget and fund re-programming for the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant. The committee also approved its own consent calendar and the BAHFA Oversight Committee approved its minutes.

• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Consent Calendar (9-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of March 9, 2023
• Recommended approval to ABAG Executive Board of updated REAP Grant program budget and fund re-programming (9-0)
• Recommended authorization for Executive Director to reallocate up to $500,000 in remaining REAP 1.0 funds for eligible staff costs (9-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee approved several consultant contracts and referred three resolutions to the full Commission, including a new labor memorandum of understanding and a proposal to reprogram $10 million in affordable housing funds.

• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $350,000 contract for VIA - A Perkins Eastman Studio (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract for Steer Davies & Gleave, Inc. (6-0)
• Referred proposal to reprogram $10M in TOAH Funds to the Commission (6-0)
• Referred Commission Procedures Manual updates to the Commission (6-0)
• Referred labor MOU and FY 2023-24 salary schedule to the Commission (5-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee approved several funding allocations, including $8.1 million for transit operations and capital projects. The committee also approved revisions to Regional Measure 3 policies and procedures and redirected funds for specific transportation improvements.

• Approved allocation of $8.1 million in TDA and STA funds to three transit operators
• Approved referral of RM3 Policies and Procedures revisions to the Commission
• Approved $2 million RM3 Letter of No Prejudice for Mokelumne Trail Overcrossing
• Approved deprogramming $4.7 million from two OBAG 2 County Program projects
• Approved redirecting $120,000 from Porter Street Crossing to Broadway Street Improvements
• Approved STIP Amendment for Santa Clara County
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2023-10
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee approved a $6 million consultant design contract for the West Oakland Link Project. It also referred a revised resolution regarding the Low-Income Payment Plan and FasTrak policy changes to the full Authority for approval.

• Approved $6,000,000 contract for T.Y. Lin International for West Oakland Link Project design services (6-0)
• Approved referral of BATA Resolution No. 52, Revised regarding Low-Income Payment Plan and FasTrak policy changes to the Authority (6-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Board of Directors

The Board of Directors approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the October 27, 2022 meeting and the appointment of Board and Steering Committee members. The meeting also included reports on Regional Measure 3 and the Bay Trail nonprofit status.

• Approved Consent Calendar (11-0)
• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved appointment of Board of Directors and Steering Committee members

Policy Advisory Council Equity & Access Subcommittee

The meeting was canceled due to the lack of a quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

The BAHFA Advisory Committee recommended that the BAHFA Board and ABAG Executive Board approve the BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework and Funding Programs. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 23, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including March 23, 2023 minutes (5-0-1)
• Recommended approval of BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework and Funding Programs (6-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission approved a framework to address the transit fiscal cliff and attract new riders. Other key actions included adopting the FY 2023-24 Overall Work Program and allocating $22.8 million in transit funds. The Commission also expressed support for several state legislative bills regarding road safety and energy access.

• Approved Transit Fiscal Cliff Proposed Advocacy Framework (13-0)
• Adopted MTC Resolution No. 4577 for FY 2023-24 Overall Work Program (13-0)
• Allocated $22.8 million in FY 2022-23 TDA and STA funds to three operators
• Adopted MTC Resolution No. 4510, Revised for Transit Capital Priorities (13-0)
• Approved support for AB 645 Speed Safety Pilot Program (13-0)
• Approved support for SB 532 Local Ballot Measure Labels (13-0)
• Approved Bikeshare Capital Grant Program - Clipper® Requirement (12-0)
• Tabled update to Committee Assignments for future discussion

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Authority approved the Consent Calendar, which included the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (13-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority unanimously approved a consent calendar including a funding amendment for I-880 capital preservation. The board also approved the February 22, 2023 meeting minutes and a revised resolution regarding committee structure.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (13-0)
• Approved BAIFA Resolution No. 46, Revised, regarding Committee Structure (13-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement Amendment for I-880 Capital Preservation Maintenance Budget funding (13-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority approved the Consent Calendar, which included the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting and a contract for wireless internet services. A scheduled building and operations update for 375 Beale was not received.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 contract for Bay Area Metro Center (BAMC) Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) Update Services with SSP Data, Inc. (5-0)

Fare Integration Task Force

The Task Force unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting. Staff provided information updates on the Clipper START and Clipper BayPass pilot programs, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)

Clipper Executive Board

The Board approved a contract amendment with Moore Iacofano Goltsman Inc. to fund customer education and marketing for the Next Generation Clipper System and the Clipper START program. The Board also approved the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved contract amendment with Moore Iacofano Goltsman Inc. not to exceed $2,700,000 and extended to June 30, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

ABAG Finance Committee

The ABAG Finance Committee recommended the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget and Work Program. This recommendation will be forwarded to the ABAG General Assembly for final review and approval.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Resolution No. 11-2023 for FY 2023-24 Operating Budget and Work Program (4-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board approved the consent calendar and recommended the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget and Work Program. The budget resolution will be referred to the ABAG General Assembly for final review and approval.

• Approved Consent Calendar (19-0)
• Approved ABAG Executive Board Minutes of March 16, 2023 (19-0)
• Ratified Committee Appointments (19-0)
• Recommended ABAG General Assembly adoption of Resolution No. 11-2023 for the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget and Work Program (21-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee voted to support several state bills regarding traffic safety, public transit electricity, and ballot labels. These positions were forwarded to the ABAG Executive Board and MTC Commission for final approval.

• Approved March 10, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Adopted support for AB 645 (Speed Safety Pilot Program) (8-0)
• Adopted support and seek amendment for AB 413 (Crosswalk parking/stopping) (8-0)
• Adopted support for AB 463 (Priority electricity for public transit) (8-0)
• Adopted support for SB 532 (Local ballot measure labels) (8-0)

Operations Committee

The Committee unanimously approved a series of contracts for regional transit operations, including the 511 and Express Lanes services and the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program. Other approvals included funding for the State Route 37 improvement project and Clipper system updates.

• Approved $13.5M contract amendment for 511 and Express Lanes Operational Services with Iteris, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $4,998,938 contract for Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program Operations with WSP USA Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $25.5M cooperative agreement with Caltrans for State Route 37 Sears Point to Mare Island design (7-0)
• Approved $7M contract for on-call design services for State Route 37 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $4M transfer from Clipper Float Account to fund program operating costs (7-0)
• Approved $2,975,000 purchase order for Salesforce integration with Slalom, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $1,565,250 contract for Regional Transit Connection Operations with TransSIGHT LLC (7-0)
• Approved $1,069,523 contract for Next-Generation Clipper system software design with Trapeze Software Group (7-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The MTC Planning Committee approved transportation electrification initiatives as part of the One Bay Area Grant Program. The ABAG Administrative Committee authorized a $300,000 subaward to the City of Alameda for a landscape unit adaptation project. The committee also received a report on sea level rise adaptation funding findings.

• Approved Transportation Electrification initiatives for Plan Bay Area 2050 (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 subaward to City of Alameda for San Leandro Operational Landscape Unit Adaptation project
• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from March 10, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from March 10, 2023

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its consent calendar, which included a funding subaward for a landscape adaptation project. Other items were either procedural or handled by the MTC Planning Committee.

• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Summary Minutes of the March 10, 2023 Meeting (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 subaward to the City of Alameda for the San Leandro Operational Landscape Unit (OLU) Adaptation project (6-0)

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee approved its consent calendar, including the March 9, 2023, minutes and a summary update on the Symbium Plancheck Software Pilot. The BAHFA Oversight Committee took no action on its consent calendar due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Minutes of March 9, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Summary Update of the Symbium Plancheck Software Pilot (7-0)
• BAHFA Oversight Committee Consent Calendar: no action taken due to lack of quorum

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The meeting did not take place because a quorum was not reached. No actions were taken and no items on the agenda were decided.

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included funding for community engagement and road projects. These decisions allocate resources for design and realignment efforts in West Oakland and San Francisco.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 contract for West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project for West Oakland Link Project community engagement (6-0)
• Approved $6,000,000 funding amendment for San Francisco County Transportation Authority and $300,000 contract amendment for AECOM Technical Services for Yerba Buena Island Southgate Road Realignment and Bimla Rhinehart Vista Point Projects (6-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee unanimously approved the referral of MTC Resolution No. 4577 regarding the FY 2023-24 Overall Work Program. The committee also approved several contract amendments and a consultant bench for equity consulting.

• Approved referral of MTC Resolution No. 4577 (FY 2023-24 Overall Work Program) to the Commission (7-0)
• Approved 2020 Equity Consultant - Cycle 2 consultant bench (7-0)
• Approved $112,460 contract amendment for Craft & Commerce, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $758,602 contract amendment for Central Square Technologies, LLC (7-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee unanimously approved a consent calendar including $22.8 million in TDA and STA funds for transit operators. The committee also approved several transportation improvement program amendments and referred a transit capital priorities update to the Commission.

• Approved allocation of $22.8 million in FY 2022-23 TDA and STA funds (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment 2023-08 (7-0)
• Approved STIP Amendment Request for Sonoma County to reprogram $3.4 million (7-0)
• Approved STIP Amendment for Contra Costa County (7-0)
• Approved revisions to One Bay Area Grant programs including $3.65 million in OBAG 2 funds (7-0)
• Approved referral of Transit Capital Priorities Policy and Program update to the Commission (7-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Policy Advisory Council voted to recommend that the Commission support Assembly Bill 817 regarding Brown Act teleconferencing reform. The Council also approved the minutes from the March 8, 2023 meeting and processed several leadership resignations and appointments.

• Recommended Commission support for Assembly Bill 817 (19-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (17-1)
• Accepted resignation of Council Member Welte effective May 1, 2023
• Accepted resignation of Council Member Esuf as Vice Chair and Equity and Access Subcommittee Chair effective May 1, 2023
• Accepted resignation of Council Member Markham as Equity and Access Subcommittee Vice Chair and member effective May 1, 2023
• Moved Council Member Campos to standing member of the Equity and Access Subcommittee
• Appointed Chair Kinman as acting Equity and Access Subcommittee Chair

Clipper Executive Board

The Board unanimously approved two vendor contracts for the Clipper system and the disbursement of inactive card funds for operating expenses. The meeting also included updates on the Next Generation Clipper System (C2) and current system performance.

• Approved $1,069,523 contract with Trapeze Software Group for C2 third party integrations (9-0)
• Approved $1,565,250 contract with TransSIGHT LLC for Regional Transit Connection operations (9-0)
• Approved $4,000,000 disbursement of unregistered inactive Clipper card funds for FY 23/24 operating budget (9-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)

Fare Integration Task Force

The Fare Integration Task Force approved a pilot program to provide customers with interagency transfer discounts of up to $2.50. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting.

• Approved No/Reduced Cost Interagency Transfer Policy Pilot (10-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

The committee approved the Consent Calendar, which included the minutes from the February 23, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of reports and status updates without recorded formal actions.

• Approved Consent Calendar including February 23, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission approved a $43 million grant to the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority for the Housing Preservation and Priority Sites pilots. The board also approved various transit funding allocations and expressed support for two state bills regarding housing and regional planning.

• Approved $43M grant to BAHFA for Housing Preservation and Priority Sites pilots (14-0)
• Adopted BAHFA Resolution No. 28 for housing pilots and $10M in agreements with Terner Center and Housing Accelerator Fund (13-0)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4567 regarding Priority Sites Nomination Criteria (15-0)
• Approved revisions to One Bay Area Grant programs, including $15.9M for Bay Wheels E-Bike Expansion (14-0)
• Approved $1.8M for AC Transit and $2.2M for BART for Action Plan staff support (14-0)
• Approved support for Senate Bill 225 regarding affordable housing preservation (15-0)
• Approved support for Assembly Bill 350 regarding Sacramento Area Regional Plan Update (15-0)
• Approved new Committee Assignments (14-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously adopted BATA Resolution No. 170 to terminate escrow arrangements for Regional Measure 3 bridge toll revenues. The Authority also approved the minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting.

• Adopted BATA Resolution No. 170 to terminate escrow arrangements for Regional Measure 3 bridge toll revenues (15-0)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (15-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority approved the minutes from the February 22, 2023 meeting. The Authority also approved a contract amendment for architectural and engineering services.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract amendment for TEF Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. (4-0)

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Governing Board approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting and appointed Zack Wasserman as Vice Chair for the 2023-2025 term. The meeting also included reports on sea level rise funding and the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Zack Wasserman as Vice Chair for 2023-2025 (7-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board approved several contract amendments for energy and planning programs. The board also adopted priority site nomination criteria and established support positions for three state legislative bills.

• Approved BayREN contract amendment with Energy Council up to $383,000 (26-0)
• Approved BayREN contract amendment with Solano County up to $83,000 (26-0)
• Approved Baird + Driskell contract amendment up to $350,000 (26-0)
• Approved Goldfarb & Lipman LLP contract amendment up to $75,000 (25-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 10-2023, Priority Sites Nomination Criteria (26-0)
• Approved 'support and seek amendment' position on ACA 1 (26-0)
• Approved support position on AB 84 (26-0)
• Approved support position on SB 225 (24-0)

ABAG Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting. Members also accepted the unaudited investment report for the period ending December 31, 2022. A report on the ABAG structural deficit was presented, but no action was recorded.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Report on ABAG Investments for period ended December 31, 2022 (5-0)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ACFA Governing Board approved the consent calendar, which included the meeting minutes from January 19, 2023, and February 16, 2023. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar including January 19 and February 16, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Policy Advisory Council Transit Transformation Action Plan Subcommittee

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting. Members received informational updates regarding a proposed transfer discount policy pilot, the Clipper BayPass pilot, and the Transit 2050+ scope and schedule.

• Approved January 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes (8-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The Joint MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee approved the referral of MTC Resolution No. 4567 regarding Priority Sites nomination criteria to the Commission. The committee also approved the February 10, 2023 meeting minutes and revised guidelines for countywide transportation plans.

• Adopted MTC Resolution No. 4567: Priority Sites Nomination Criteria for Commission approval (4-0)
• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from February 10, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4550, Revised - Guidelines for Countywide Transportation Plans (4-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from January 13 and February 10, 2023

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee approved support for SB 225 regarding affordable housing preservation and AB 350 regarding the Sacramento Area Regional Plan update. The committee also approved the February 10, 2023 meeting minutes and a Policy Advisory Council appointment.

• Approved support for SB 225 (Caballero) Community Anti-Displacement and Preservation Program (8-0)
• Approved support for AB 350 (Aguiar-Curry) Sacramento Area Regional Plan Update (8-0)
• Approved February 10, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 3931 for Policy Advisory Council Appointment (8-0)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee approved the Consent Calendar, which included several service contracts and the minutes from the February 10, 2023 meeting. The largest approved expenditure was for Clipper fare card fulfillment.

• Approved February 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $253,000 contract for Freeway Service Patrol Support Services with California Highway Patrol (5-0)
• Approved $6,000,000 contract for Next-Generation Clipper (C2) fare card fulfillment with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $1,387,578.23 contract for US-101 Adaptive Ramp Metering Planning and Implementation with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. (5-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its consent calendar and recommended that the ABAG Executive Board adopt Resolution No. 10-2023 regarding Priority Sites nomination criteria. This action allows for the future solicitation of local nominations for sites eligible for pilot funding and technical assistance.

• Approved ABAG Consent Calendar (6-0)
• Approved Summary Minutes of January 13 and February 10, 2023 meetings (6-0)
• Approved Priority Development Areas: 2023 Application Window (6-0)
• Recommended ABAG Executive Board adoption of ABAG Resolution No. 10-2023 for Priority Sites Nomination Criteria (6-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The BAHFA Oversight Committee recommended the adoption of Resolution No. 28 to accept an estimated $43 million in REAP 2.0 proceeds. This funding supports the Housing Preservation Pilot and Priority Sites Pilot programs. The committee also approved the February 9, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Recommended adoption of BAHFA Resolution No. 28 to accept estimated $43M REAP 2.0 grant (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Housing Preservation Pilot and Priority Sites Pilot (4-0)
• Recommended authority to execute $5M agreements with Terner Center at UC Berkeley and $5M with Housing Accelerator Fund (4-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of February 9, 2023 (4-0)

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee approved its February 9, 2023, minutes. The BAHFA Oversight Committee approved the Housing Preservation and Priority Sites Pilots, accepting an estimated $43 million in REAP 2.0 proceeds from MTC.

• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Minutes of February 9, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of February 9, 2023
• Approved BAHFA Resolution No. 28 for Housing Preservation and Priority Sites Pilots
• Accepted estimated $43 million grant in REAP 2.0 proceeds from MTC to BAHFA
• Authorized agreements with Terner Center at UC Berkeley ($5 million)
• Authorized agreements with Housing Accelerator Fund ($5 million)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee unanimously approved a referral to grant $43 million to the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority for two housing pilot programs. The committee also approved several technical and software contracts via the consent calendar.

• Referred MTC Resolution No. 4565 for $43 million in REAP 2.0 housing funding to the Commission (7-0)
• Approved P-TAP Round 24 contract amendments totaling $2,445,465 (7-0)
• Approved $1,225,000 contract for investment accounting software with Clearwater Analytics (7-0)
• Approved $900,000 contract for transit passenger snapshot survey with Corey, Canapary & Galanis (7-0)
• Approved $1,250,000 Microsoft licensing agreement with SoftwareONE, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved international travel requests (7-0)
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee approved a contract amendment with Bank of America Merchant Services to extend credit card processing for FasTrak through June 30, 2026. Other approved items included FasTrak collection and customer service center contract amendments. The Committee also approved the minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting.

• Approved $56M contract amendment with Bank of America Merchant Services (7-0)
• Approved $1.4M contract amendment for FasTrak Collection Services with Law Enforcement Systems, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract change order for FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center with Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Council approved the meeting minutes from February 8, 2023. Other agenda items were presented for information or discussion, including youth programs and a freeway study.

• Approved February 8, 2023 Meeting Minutes (13-1)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee unanimously approved a consent calendar of seven items and referred one federal grant resolution to the Commission. Decisions included funding for transit staff support, feeder bus payments, and bikeshare expansion.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2023-07 (7-0)
• Approved Transit Capital Priorities Policy and Program FY2021-22 - FY2023-24 (7-0)
• Approved updated expenditure of MTC share of CARES Act Supplemental Federal Transit Funds (7-0)
• Approved $1.8 million for AC Transit and $2.2 million for BART staff support (7-0)
• Approved updated TDA and State Transit Assistance funds for BART feeder bus payments (7-0)
• Approved FY2022-23 Cap and Trade Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (7-0)
• Referred One Bay Area Grant program revisions to the Commission, including $15.9 million for Bay Wheels E-Bike Expansion (7-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

The BAHFA Advisory Committee recommended that the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority approve the Housing Preservation Pilot and Priority Sites Pilot Draft Terms and Underwriting Guidelines. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar and January 12, 2023 minutes (8-1)
• Recommended approval of Housing Preservation Pilot and Priority Sites Pilot Draft Terms and Underwriting Guidelines (6-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar. This included the adoption of the January 25, 2023 meeting minutes and a resolution regarding remote meetings.

• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved BAHA Resolution No. 45 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (3-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Authority adopted a 10-year capital improvement plan for toll bridges and facilities for fiscal years 2024-33. It also authorized the 2023 Plan of Finance and approved the Local Partnership Program Cycle 3 project list.

• Approved BATA Resolution No. 166 for the FY 2024-33 Toll Bridge Capital Improvement Plan totaling approximately $1.8 billion (14-0)
• Adopted BATA Resolution No. 145 authorizing the 2023 Plan of Finance (14-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 143 regarding the Local Partnership Program Cycle 3 Program of Projects (14-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 168 providing for remote meetings (14-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 25, 2023 meeting (14-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission appointed Andrew Fremier as Executive Director with a starting annual salary of $380,000. The body also approved approximately $1 billion in transportation fund distributions for FY 2023-24 and elected its Chair and Vice Chair. Several regional transportation grants and legislative positions were also adopted.

• Approved appointment of Andrew Fremier as Executive Director (17-0)
• Appointed Alfredo Pedroza as Chair and Nick Josefowitz as Vice Chair (15-1)
• Approved FY 2023-24 distribution of approximately $1 billion in transportation funds (16-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Transit Performance Initiative awards of approx. $21M (17-0)
• Approved $20 million for Regional e-Bikeshare Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $0.7 million for I-80/680/SR-12 Interchange Project (unanimous)
• Adopted 'support and seek amendment' position on ACA 1 (15-0)
• Adopted 'support' position on AB 84 (15-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board adopted Resolution No. 9-2023 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The board also received reports from the President and Executive Director.

• Adopted Resolution No. 9-2023 regarding remote meetings (22-0)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ACFA Governing Board held a special meeting and adopted Resolution No. 2023-003. This resolution concerns remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-003 regarding remote meetings (3-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee met jointly with the MTC Planning Committee. The committee approved its consent calendar, which included the summary minutes from the January 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Summary Minutes of the January 13, 2023 Meeting (7-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee met to approve their respective meeting minutes from January 13, 2023. The MTC Planning Committee also received an information update on federal performance target-setting.

• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from January 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from January 13, 2023

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee approved a contract with Lyft, Inc. to expand the Bay Wheels bikeshare system with electric bikes and other improvements. Several other transit-related contracts and amendments were approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved $15,940,000 contract with Lyft, Inc. for Bay Wheels e-bike expansion (5-0)
• Approved $900,000 contract amendment for Ventek Transit Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 Clipper contract change order for Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $4,667,767 contract for Bay Area Tow, Inc. (Beat 5) (5-0)
• Approved $4,374,920 contract for Atlas Towing Services Inc. (Beat 27) (5-0)
• Approved January 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee approved positions on two state bills to be forwarded for final board and commission approval. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved January 13, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Adopted 'support and seek amendment' position on ACA 1 regarding voter thresholds for infrastructure bonds and taxes (8-0)
• Adopted 'support' position on AB 84 regarding property tax welfare exemptions for affordable housing (9-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The committee met jointly with the ABAG Housing Committee. The only substantive action taken by the BAHFA Oversight Committee was the unanimous approval of its January 12, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of January 12, 2023 (5-0)

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee and BAHFA Oversight Committee met to approve previous meeting minutes. The committee also received a presentation on the Bay Area Affordable Housing Pipeline database.

• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Minutes of January 12, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of January 12, 2023

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee approved a 10-year Toll Bridge Capital Improvement Plan and a 2023 Plan of Finance for referral to the Authority. It also approved a $300,000 contract change order for FasTrak customer service support.

• Approved referral of BATA Resolution No. 166 for the FY 2024-33 Toll Bridge Capital Improvement Plan totaling approximately $1.8 billion (7-0)
• Approved referral of BATA Resolution No. 145 authorizing the 2023 Plan of Finance (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract change order for FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center Support (6-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 143 regarding the Local Partnership Program - Cycle 3 (6-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Council approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items were for information or discussion only, including the annual work plan and a presentation on transit wayfinding for people who are blind or have low vision.

• Approved January 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes (21-1)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included two service contracts and the previous meeting's minutes. These actions authorize spending for operational risk analysis and government affairs services.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $325,000 contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Continuity of Operations Plan risk and gap analysis (7-0)
• Approved $985,000 contract amendment with Summit Strategies Government Affairs LLC for Federal Advocacy Services (7-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Committee approved several funding allocations and project amendments, including a $20 million e-Bikeshare expansion. It also referred a $1 billion fund estimate for FY 2023-24 and transit performance award recommendations to the Commission for final approval.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2023-05 (6-0)
• Approved $0.7 million RM3 Letter of No Prejudice for I-80/680/SR-12 Interchange Project (6-0)
• Approved $20 million for Regional e-Bikeshare Expansion via OBAG 3 (6-0)
• Referred FY 2022-23 Transit Performance Initiative award recommendations to Commission (6-0)
• Referred FY 2023-24 MTC Fund Estimate of approximately $1 billion to Commission (6-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission held a special meeting to appoint an Executive Director. The Commission approved the appointment following a closed session.

• Approved Executive Director appointment

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority unanimously approved a consent calendar containing three items. This included a contract amendment for webcasting services and a resolution regarding remote meetings.

• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 43 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (5-0)
• Approved $304,000 contract amendment for Network Time Television Inc. for webcasting production services (5-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included funding and cooperative agreement amendments for the San Mateo 101 Express Lanes. The body also approved minutes from the previous meeting and a resolution for remote meetings.

• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (15-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 44 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (15-0)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement Amendment for San Mateo 101 Express Lanes Toll System (15-0)
• Approved $800,000 Funding Agreement Amendment for San Mateo 101 Express Lane Civil Construction (15-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Authority approved a $3 million funding agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the West Oakland Link Project. It also adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the same project. Additionally, the board approved the December 2022 meeting minutes and a resolution for remote meetings.

• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (14-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 167 for remote meetings (14-0)
• Adopted BATA Resolution No. 161 for West Oakland Link Project environmental plans (15-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 funding agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission (15-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Commission adopted resolutions to program $143 million for the 2023 Regional Active Transportation Program and approximately $302 million for the One Bay Area Grant. The Commission also adopted a new Equity Platform and approved several administrative and financial policies.

• Approved $143M for 2023 Regional ATP Cycle 6 (16-1)
• Approved ~$302M for OBAG 3 County and Local Program (16-1)
• Adopted MTC Resolution No. 4559 Equity Platform (16-1)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4563 Statement of Investment Policy (15-2)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4265 Revised Debt Policy (15-2)
• Approved REAP 2.0 Application Request (15-2)
• Appointed Commissioners Mahan and Thao to Friday committees (15-2)
• Adopted resolutions of appreciation for Amy Worth and Therese McMillan (16-1)

Fare Integration Task Force

The Task Force approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting. Members received information regarding a proposed transfer discount policy pilot and an update on the Clipper BayPass Pilot.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (13-0)

Clipper Executive Board

The Board approved a contract amendment for VenTek Transit Inc. to integrate next generation Clipper software into current ticket vending machines. Additionally, the Board approved a $200,000 audit contract and elected a Vice Chair.

• Approved $900,000 contract amendment for VenTek Transit Inc. for ticket vending machine integration (8-0)
• Approved $200,000 contract change order for Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. for FY 2022-23 SSAE 18 Audit (8-0)
• Elected April Chan as Vice Chair of the Clipper Executive Board (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 21, 2022 meeting (8-0)

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Governing Board appointed Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin as Chair for the 2023-25 term. The board also approved several resolutions of appreciation for departing members and staff and approved the December 16 meeting minutes.

• Appointed Jesse Arreguin as BARC Governing Board Chair for 2023-25 (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 15 of Appreciation for Teresa Barrett (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 16 of Appreciation for Brad Wagenknecht (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 17 of Appreciation for Amy Worth (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 18 of Appreciation for Therese McMillan (9-0)
• Approved December 16 BARC GB Meeting minutes (8-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board approved a request to transfer Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) units from Santa Clara County to the City of San Jose. The board also adopted an equity platform and authorized a grant proposal for regional water management. Additionally, the board confirmed new committee chairs and adopted an investment policy.

• Adopted Resolution No. 5-2023 approving the Equity Platform (22-0)
• Approved transfer of RHNA units from Santa Clara County to City of San Jose (21-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 4-2023 to seek a DWR grant for water management projects up to $32,214,479 (21-0)
• Confirmed David Rabbitt as Finance Committee Chair and Pat Eklund as Vice Chair (20-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 7-2023 authorizing the MTC Investment Policy (20-0)
• Confirmed Carlos Romero as Housing Committee Chair and Neysa Fligor as Vice Chair (20-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6-2023 expressing appreciation for retiring Executive Director Therese W. McMillan (19-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2-2023 regarding remote meetings and Resolution No. 3-2023 commemorating BayREN's 10th anniversary (21-0)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ACFA Governing Board approved a consent calendar that included the adoption of a resolution regarding remote meetings. The board also approved minutes from four previous meetings.

• Approved Consent Calendar (2-0)
• Approved minutes from November 10, November 17, December 15, 2022, and January 12, 2023
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-002 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

ABAG Finance Committee

The ABAG Finance Committee elected David Rabbitt as Chair and Pat Eklund as Vice Chair. The committee also approved the November 2022 minutes and an investment report through October 2022.

• Elected David Rabbitt as Chair and Pat Eklund as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar, including November 17, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved staff report on ABAG Investments for period ended October 2022 (5-0)
• Referred Resolution No. 7-2023 (MTC Investment Policy) to the Executive Board for adoption (5-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The committee met for a special session that primarily consisted of a closed session regarding a public employee appointment. No substantive decisions or reports were made in open session.

• Entered closed session to discuss MTC Executive Director appointment
• Returned to open session with no report out of closed session

Executive Committee

The Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. The committee also received an informational update regarding the Regional Network Management framework.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its consent calendar, which included the summary minutes from the December 9, 2022 meeting. The committee also received a report on the regional travel survey program.

• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Consent Calendar (9-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee Summary Minutes of the December 9, 2022 Meeting (9-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the December 9, 2022 meeting and MTC Resolution No. 3931. Other agenda items regarding housing, transportation, and budget proposals were presented for information only.

• Approved December 9, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 3931, Revised (9-0)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The MTC Planning Committee unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, which included a revised Congestion Management Program Policy. The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its previous meeting minutes. The committee also received an informational overview of the regional travel survey program.

• Approved MTC Resolution No. 3000, Revised - Congestion Management Program Policy (4-0)
• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes from December 9, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee summary minutes from December 9, 2022

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee approved agreements to move the State Route 37 Sears Point to Mare Island Improvement Project into the design phase. The committee also approved a contract for commuter benefits database integration and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved $20M Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for SR 37 project design (4-0)
• Approved $4M Funding Agreement with Sonoma County Transportation Authority for SR 37 project design (4-0)
• Approved $800,000 contract with Slalom, LLC for Commuter Benefits Program Salesforce integration (4-0)
• Approved Operations Committee minutes from December 9, 2022 (4-0)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ACFA Governing Board met for a special session and adopted Resolution No. 2023-001. This resolution concerns remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-001 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (2-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board adopted Resolution No. 1-2023 to allow remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The board also ratified committee appointments. Both items passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1-2023 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (24-0)
• Ratified Appointments to Committees (24-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The BAHFA Oversight Committee approved its consent calendar, which included the minutes from the December 8, 2022 meeting. The committee also received presentations on a draft business plan equity framework and draft funding programs.

• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Consent Calendar (3-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of December 8, 2022 (3-0)

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee elected its leadership for the term. The committee also approved its consent calendar and the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting.

• Elected Carlos Romero as Chair and Neysa Fligor as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved ABAG Housing Committee Minutes of October 13, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee Minutes of December 8, 2022

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

The committee elected Efren Carrillo as Chair and Jacky Morales-Ferrand as Vice Chair. Other agenda items consisted of reports and presentations regarding administrative issues, the draft business plan equity framework, and draft funding programs.

• Elected Efren Carrillo as Chair and Jacky Morales-Ferrand as Vice Chair (9-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Committee unanimously referred two resolutions to the Commission for approval regarding the 2023 Regional Active Transportation Program and One Bay Area Grant revisions. The Consent Calendar was also approved, including a request for a Regional Early Action Planning Grant.

• Approved referral of MTC Resolution No. 4487 (Revised) for $143 million in ATP Cycle 6 funding (7-0)
• Approved referral of MTC Resolution No. 4505 (Revised) for $302 million in OBAG3 County and Local Program funding and $300,000 for Technical Assistance (7-0)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4555 regarding REAP 2.0 Application Request (6-0)
• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes from December 14, 2022. Other agenda items consisted of informational updates and reports, and the Council received the resignation of Member Hedges.

• Approved December 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes (22-0)
• Accepted resignation of Council Member Hedges effective February 1, 2023

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Committee unanimously approved referring BATA Resolution No. 161 and a $3 million funding agreement for the West Oakland Link Project to the Authority. The funding agreement is subject to the Authority's adoption of the project's Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program.

• Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
• Approved referral of BATA Resolution No. 161 for West Oakland Link Project to the Authority (6-0)
• Approved referral of $3,000,000 funding agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission for West Oakland Link Project to the Authority (6-0)

Administration Committee

The Committee approved a consent calendar including a $1.24 million contract for the Bay Area Bike to Work Day program. Other approved actions included a $720,000 survey contract and a $108,000 software licensing extension. The Committee also approved a printing services consultant bench and international travel requests.

• Approved Bay Area Bike to Work Day contract for Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition ($1,240,000)
• Approved Continuous Travel Diary Survey contract amendment for Resource Group ($720,000)
• Approved Regional Forecast Model Software Licensing Agreement extension for Regional Economic Models, Inc. ($108,000)
• Approved Printing Services Consultant Bench (Advantage Mailing, LLC; Another Dancing Bear Productions; Dakota Press; Unique Image, Inc.)
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4563, Statement of Investment Policy
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4265, Revised - MTC Debt Policy Issuance and Management
• Approved International Travel Requests
• Approved Administration Committee Minutes of the December 14, 2022 Meeting