Metropolitan Transportation Commission public meetings in 2022

Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways

The Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (SAFE) is meeting to approve the minutes from its June 22, 2022 meeting and to consider Resolution No. 70, which would delegate authority regarding settlement of claims and lawsuits and contracts for legal services. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of June 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution No. 70: Delegation of authority for settlement of claims and lawsuits and contracts for legal services

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

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

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority will consider approving a toll facility application to the California Transportation Commission for the SR 37 Sears Point to Mare Island Improvement Project, and amending the Resilient SR 37 Memorandum of Understanding to integrate MTC/BAIFA and SMART. The board will also vote on routine items including meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings, a delegation of authority for legal services, and unaudited first quarter financial statements.

• Approval to submit Toll Facility Application to CTC for SR 37 tolling
• Amendment to Resilient SR 37 MOU to integrate MTC/BAIFA and SMART
• BAIFA Resolution No. 43 for remote meetings under AB 361
• BAIFA Resolution No. 41 delegating authority for settlement of claims and legal services contracts
• FY 2022-23 first quarter unaudited financial statements

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

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

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority is meeting to approve several routine items, including meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings, and a property management contract renewal. The most significant item is the automatic renewal of the Cushman & Wakefield contract with a management fee of $1,220,000.

• Approval of minutes from November 16 and December 14, 2022 meetings
• Resolution No. 042 to continue remote meetings under AB 361
• Automatic renewal of property management contract with Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. (management fee $1,220,000)
• Resolution No. 40 delegating authority for settlement of claims and legal services contracts

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

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

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority will meet to approve routine items: meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings under AB 361, a delegation of authority for legal settlements, and the Regional Measure 3 annual report to the Legislature. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 16 and December 14, 2022 meetings
• BATA Resolution No. 165 providing for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361
• BATA Resolution No. 163 delegating authority for settlement of claims and legal services contracts
• Regional Measure 3 Annual Report to Legislature

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

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

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) meets jointly with the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) to approve consent calendar items, including minutes and resolutions for remote meetings, and to act on executive director and general counsel contracts. The agenda also includes allocations of transit funds, a State Route 37 agreement amendment, and the final 2023 joint advocacy program with ABAG. Several resolutions of appreciation for departing commissioners are scheduled.

• Approval of employment contract amendment for Executive Director Therese McMillan through February 1, 2023, at $428,604.80 annual salary
• Approval of employment contract for General Counsel Kathleen Kane through December 31, 2026, at $348,132.20 annual salary
• Allocation of $19 million in FY 2022-23 TDA and STA funds to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and Solano Transportation Authority
• Amendment to Resilient State Route 37 Memorandum of Understanding to integrate SMART and shift delivery from BATA to MTC/BAIFA
• Approval of final 2023 Joint Advocacy Program for MTC and ABAG

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

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

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board is meeting remotely to handle routine administrative items: approving the minutes from the November 18 meeting and a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of November 18 BARC Governing Board minutes
• Resolution No. 014 providing for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

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

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

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board is holding a special remote meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-018, which would allow continued remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361 due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda also includes routine reports from the Chair and Executive Director, public comment, and board announcements. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-018 regarding remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Chair's Report for December 15, 2022
• Executive Director's Report for December 15, 2022

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

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

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board is meeting remotely to consider several action items, including adopting a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361, approving a $175,000 contract amendment for BayREN services, and adopting the final 2023 MTC and ABAG Joint Advocacy Program. The board will also honor outgoing member Karen Mitchoff with a resolution of appreciation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major land-use or budget decisions.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 22-2022 regarding remote meetings under AB 361
• Authorization to amend BayREN contract with Collective Strategies Consulting LLC for up to $175,000 through Dec 31, 2023
• Approval of Final 2023 MTC and ABAG Joint Advocacy Program
• Adoption of Resolution No. 23-2022, Resolution of Appreciation for Karen Mitchoff

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

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

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee will consider approving allocations of $19 million in FY 2022-23 Transportation Development Act and State Transit Assistance funds to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and Solano Transportation Authority for transit operations and planning. The committee will also review a 2023 Transportation Improvement Program amendment and receive an update on state funding programs. The agenda includes consent calendar items and public comment.

• Allocation of $19 million in TDA and STA funds to VTA and Solano TA (MTC Resolutions 4523 and 4524, Revised)
• 2023 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 2023-02 (MTC Resolution 4545, Revised)
• Update on California Transportation Commission meeting and state funding programs
• Approval of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes

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

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

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will hold a special joint meeting with the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA), Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), and Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority (BAIFA) to consider resolutions authorizing remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main action items being the approval of these remote meeting resolutions for each body.

• MTC Resolution No. 4549 - Providing for Remote Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• BAHFA Resolution No. 24 - Providing for Remote Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• BATA Resolution No. 164 - Providing for Remote Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• BAIFA Resolution No. 42 - Providing for Remote Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

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

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

Policy Advisory Council

The Policy Advisory Council will hear updates on Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation and a Regional Network Management Business Case Evaluation, along with subcommittee reports and routine approvals. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions expected.

• Plan Bay Area 2050 Implementation Plan: Annual Progress Update (30 min)
• Network Management Business Case Evaluation Update (45 min)
• Approval of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports from Equity & Access and Transit Transformation Action Plan
• NextGen Freeway Advisory Group Action Report

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

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

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will vote on a contract for a Regional Zero Emission Transit Transition Strategy and several consent calendar items, including a $400,000 contract for a Burlingame specific plan and a $500,000 funding supplement for SFMTA's Muni Metro modernization study. It will also receive information reports on investments and first-quarter financials.

• Contract with Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC for $544,500 for Regional Zero Emission Transit Transition Strategy
• Contract with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. for $400,000 for Burlingame Broadway Priority Development Area Specific Plan
• Funding agreement supplement with SFMTA for $500,000 for Muni Metro Modernization Planning Study
• MTC Investment Report for September 2022 (unaudited)
• MTC FY 2022-23 first quarter financial statements (unaudited)

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

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

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee is meeting to approve several consent calendar items, including a resolution delegating authority for settling claims and lawsuits, the Regional Measure 3 annual report to the legislature, and a $50,000 contract amendment for load rating of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge west spans. The committee will also hear an informational presentation on a communications strategy for a toll payment plan taking effect July 1, 2023. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Approval of BATA Resolution No. 163 delegating authority for settlement of claims and lawsuits and contracts for legal services
• Approval of Regional Measure 3 Annual Report to Legislature
• Contract amendment with Arup North America, Ltd. for $50,000 for San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge west spans load rating
• FY 2022-23 BATA first quarter financial statements (unaudited) for information
• Payment plan communications strategy for plan effective July 1, 2023

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority is holding a special remote meeting on December 14, 2022. The only action item is a consent calendar resolution to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no substantive policy or financial decisions listed.

• BAHA Resolution No. 041: approval to provide remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• Consent calendar action item 2a (file 23-0037)
• Public comment period and adjournment scheduled
• Next meeting set for December 21, 2022

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

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

Network Management Business Case Advisory Group

The Network Management Business Case Advisory Group will receive an update on the Regional Network Management (RNM) initiative, including refinements to the draft Short/Near-Term RNM Framework, a proposed performance framework with KPIs, and a 180-day plan for implementation. The group will also consider approving the November 14, 2022 meeting minutes and hear public comments. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion and information.

• Approval of November 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on RNM progress and refinements to draft Short/Near-Term RNM Framework
• Review of proposed Performance/Evaluative Framework with potential RNM KPIs and Charter
• Review of proposed 180-Day Plan for standing up Short/Near-Term RNM
• Public comments including joint letter from SBA, SPUR, BAC, SVLG, and TransForm

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee will vote on the final 2023 Joint Advocacy Program outlining state and federal legislative priorities, and will hear updates on the November 2022 election results, a state budget strategy to address the transit fiscal cliff, and preparations for Sacramento and Washington D.C. advocacy trips. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a report on recent federal developments.

• Final 2023 Joint Advocacy Program for MTC and ABAG (action item)
• State Budget Strategy to Address Transit Agency Fiscal Cliff (information)
• November 2022 Election Update with housing and transportation ballot measure analysis
• Sacramento and Washington D.C. legislative advocacy trip preparations
• Washington D.C. legislative update from Summit Strategies

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

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

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

This joint meeting of the MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee will hear informational presentations on two topics: the timeline and priorities for a focused update to Plan Bay Area 2050 (tentatively called Plan Bay Area 2050+) and investment direction for climate programs including Mobility Hub, Parking Management, and Transportation Electrification. The committees will also approve minutes from their November 4, 2022 meetings. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled.

• Information item: Looking Ahead to 2023: Plan Bay Area 2050+ and Transit 2050+ (22-1533)
• Information item: Climate Program - Investment Direction for Mobility Hub, Parking Management, and Transportation Electrification programs (22-1713)
• Consent calendar: Approval of MTC Planning Committee minutes of November 4, 2022 (22-1691)
• Consent calendar: Approval of ABAG Administrative Committee minutes of November 4, 2022 (22-1692)

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

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

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is meeting to consider several consent calendar items, including contract amendments for the Clipper system, a regional mapping data services contract, and a change order for Clipper cards. The committee will also review an amendment to the Resilient State Route 37 Memorandum of Understanding and financial statements for the Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways. Public comment is invited via Zoom or email.

• Clipper Contract Amendment - Next Generation Clipper System Advisor Contract: IBI Group ($1,800,000)
• Contract - Regional Mapping Data Services - Interline Technologies LLC ($1,000,000)
• Change Order Amendment - Clipper Card Order: Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. ($2,000,000)
• Resilient State Route 37 MOU Amendment to integrate SMART and update organizational structure
• FY 2022-23 SAFE First Quarter Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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

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

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee, meeting jointly with the MTC Planning Committee, will consider consent items including approval of prior meeting minutes. The main discussion is an informational overview of anticipated priorities and timeline for a focused update to Plan Bay Area 2050, tentatively called Plan Bay Area 2050+, and integration with Transit Transformation Action Plan priorities. The committee will also hear an informational summary on investment direction for Mobility Hub and Parking Management climate programs and next steps for the Transportation Electrification program.

• Approval of MTC Planning Committee minutes from November 4, 2022
• Approval of ABAG Administrative Committee minutes from November 4, 2022
• Information item: Looking Ahead to 2023 - Plan Bay Area 2050+ and Transit 2050+
• Information item: Climate Program investment direction for Mobility Hub and Parking Management programs

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

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

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Leadership Fund

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) Leadership Fund is holding a special organizational meeting to formally establish itself as a nonprofit entity. The board will consider adopting bylaws, governance policies, and articles of incorporation, as well as appointing officers and selecting a bank. This is largely procedural, setting up the legal and administrative framework for the fund.

• Adoption of Bylaws for the BAHFA Leadership Fund
• Adoption of governance policies: Conflicts of Interest, Whistleblower Protection, Document Retention
• Authorization for Best, Best & Krieger to take actions to establish the fund as a nonprofit
• Selection of bank for depository of funds
• Ratification of Articles of Incorporation filed with California Secretary of State on October 14, 2022

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

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

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee is meeting to consider several administrative items, including approving minutes, adopting a resolution on claims settlement and legal services delegation, and contracting with Orrick for bond counsel services up to $500,000. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of BAHFA Resolution No. 23 on rejection, allowance, compromise or settlement of claims and delegated authority for legal services contracting
• Legal services contract with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for bond counsel and public finance services ($500,000)
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2022 meeting
• Chair's report and Executive Director's report

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

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

Bay Area Partnership Board

The Bay Area Partnership Board is meeting to discuss transportation electrification and zero-emission bus transition, a state budget strategy to address the transit agency fiscal cliff, and an update on the Regional Network Management Business Case. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its June 6, 2022 meeting. No final decisions are expected on the informational items.

• Discussion of MTC Electrification / Zero-Emission Transition Initiatives
• Overview of State Budget Strategy to Address Transit Agency Fiscal Cliff
• Update on Regional Network Management Business Case
• Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes

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

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

Clipper Executive Board

The Clipper Executive Board will consider approving a $2,000,000 change order with Cubic Transportation Systems for Clipper card procurement and a $1,800,000 contract amendment with IBI Group for technical advice. The board will also receive updates on the Next Generation Clipper system schedule, current operations, and the budget for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24.

• Approval of $2,000,000 change order with Cubic Transportation Systems for Clipper card procurement
• Approval of $1,800,000 contract amendment with IBI Group for technical advice
• Update on Next Generation Clipper (C2) implementation and deployment
• Current Clipper operations and performance update
• Clipper budget update for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24

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

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

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board is meeting remotely to handle routine administrative items, including adopting the 2023 meeting schedule, approving October minutes, and renewing remote meeting authority under AB 361. The board will also hear updates from member agencies and a presentation on climate change efforts by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.

• Adopt 2023 BARC Governing Board Meeting Schedule
• Resolution No. 13 providing for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2022
• Presentation on climate change efforts by SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
• Updates from ABAG/MTC, BCDC, BAAQMD, and State Coastal Conservancy

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

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

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board will consider a consent calendar with multiple contracts and approvals, including a $6.4M BayREN contract amendment, a $586K evaluation bench, a $500K housing policy contract, and a Sonoma County RHNA transfer to Cloverdale. They will also vote on appointing nine members to the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee and receive updates on housing element progress. The meeting includes routine reports and approvals of minutes and the 2023 calendar.

• Approve $6,400,000 amendment to BayREN contract with CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.
• Authorize $586,000 for Evaluation, Measurement & Verification Bench contracts
• Approve Sonoma County RHNA transfer to City of Cloverdale
• Authorize $500,000 contract with Urban Planning Partners for housing policy research
• Appoint nine members to Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Advisory Committee

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

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

ABAG Finance Committee

The ABAG Finance Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from September 15, 2022, review an unaudited investment report for August 2022, and consider the independent audit of ABAG's financial statements for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment, member announcements, and the chair's report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting
• Report on ABAG investments for period ended August 2022 (unaudited)
• Report on ABAG financial statements and accompanying reports for FY 2021-2022
• Audit presented by Derek Hansel (MTC) and Kathy Lai (Crowe LLP)

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

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

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board will meet to consider routine administrative items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, adoption of a resolution allowing remote meetings under AB 361, and review of the financial audit for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-017 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• Report on ACFA and ABAG FAN financial statements and audit for FY 2021-2022
• Approval of minutes from March 11, March 17, September 15, and October 13, 2022 meetings

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

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

ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Steering Committee

The San Francisco Bay Trail Steering Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on agenda items, including a presentation on planning for an Oakland-Alameda bicycle/pedestrian bridge. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous meeting minutes, public comment, and announcements.

• Report on planning for an Oakland-Alameda bicycle/pedestrian bridge (presentation by Rochelle Wheeler, City of Alameda)
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period
• Chair's report

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

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

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) meets jointly with the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) to approve consent items, appoint BAHFA's advisory committee, and consider several transportation funding allocations. Key actions include a $102.8 million REAP 2 grant request, $183 million in transit operating funds, and revisions to One Bay Area Grant programs. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment.

• BAHFA Resolution No. 20: appoint nine members to the BAHFA Advisory Committee
• MTC Resolution No. 4548: authorize $102.8 million REAP 2 allocation request to HCD
• MTC Resolutions 4522-4525: allocate $183 million in TDA, STA, RM2, and AB 1107 funds to three transit operators
• MTC Resolutions 4202 and 4505: revise OBAG 2 and 3, including $6 million for Bay Skyway project
• MTC Resolution No. 4412: Letter of No Prejudice to VTA for San Jose Diridon Station project

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

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

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority is meeting to consider three consent calendar items: approving the October 26, 2022 meeting minutes, adopting a resolution to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361, and approving a revised program of projects for the Local Partnership Program Cycle 3. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of October 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution No. 162 for remote meetings under AB 361
• Resolution No. 143, Revised - Local Partnership Program Cycle 3 projects

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

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

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority is meeting to consider two consent calendar items: approving the minutes from its October 26, 2022 meeting and adopting Resolution No. 039 to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of October 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adoption of BAHA Resolution No. 039 for remote meetings under AB 361

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

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

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority will consider approving a $9,602,323 contract change order for the Express Lane Toll System Integrator (TransCore, LP), a cooperative agreement with Caltrans to fund up to $8.8 million (plus $900,000 contingency) for the I-880 Capital Preservation Maintenance Project, and a revised FY 2022-23 operating and capital budget amendment. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as approving prior minutes and a resolution for remote meetings.

• Contract change order for Express Lane Toll System Integrator (TransCore, LP) totaling $9,602,323
• Cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-880 Capital Preservation Maintenance Project, not to exceed $8,800,000 plus $900,000 contingency
• Approval of BAIFA Resolution No. 31, Revised - FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budget Amendment
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting
• BAIFA Resolution No. 40 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

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

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

MTC Audit Committee

The MTC Audit Committee will hear a report from Crowe LLP on the FY 2021-22 financial and compliance audit results, and will consider accepting the audited financial reports and approving the retention of Crowe LLP as the external audit firm for FY 2022-23. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on audit acceptance and auditor approval.

• Report by Crowe LLP on FY 2021-22 audit results (Item 2a)
• Acceptance of FY 2021-22 audited financial reports (Item 3a)
• Approval of Crowe LLP as external audit firm for FY 2022-23 (Item 3a)
• Includes financial reports for MTC, BAHA, BAIFA, and BAHFA

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board is holding a special remote meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 20-2022, which would allow continued remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361 due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda also includes reports from the President and Executive Director, plus routine items like public comment and announcements. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 20-2022 regarding remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• President's Report for November 10, 2022
• Executive Director's Report for November 10, 2022

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

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

ABAG Executive Board

This is a special meeting of the ABAG Executive Board acting as the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) Executive Board. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of a welcome, public comment, remarks from BAHFA supporters, and snacks, with no listed action items or decisions. The meeting is scheduled from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

• Public comment period
• Remarks from BAHFA supporters
• Snacks and refreshments
• Adjournment at 6:00 PM

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

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board is holding a special remote meeting. The main action is adopting Resolution No. 2022-016 to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda also includes reports from the Chair and Executive Director, plus public comment and announcements.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-016 regarding remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Chair's Report (Item 4)
• Executive Director's Report (Item 5)
• Public comment period

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

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

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority

This is a special meeting of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA), a body under the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The agenda includes a welcome, public comment, remarks from BAHFA supporters, and snacks, with adjournment scheduled for 6:00 p.m. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed on the agenda, making it largely procedural or ceremonial in nature.

• Public comment period open for agenda items
• Remarks from BAHFA supporters scheduled
• Meeting runs 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bay Area Metro Center, 375 Beale Street, San Francisco

Policy Advisory Council

The Policy Advisory Council will hear updates on the Plan Bay Area 2050+ focused update and Transit 2050+ planning, as well as the approach for updating MTC's Public Participation Plan. They will also review the draft 2023 MTC and ABAG Joint Advocacy Program. The agenda includes routine items like approving the October 12 meeting minutes and receiving subcommittee and staff reports.

• Discussion of Plan Bay Area 2050+ and Transit 2050+ priorities (30 min)
• Update on MTC Public Participation Plan revision, adoption slated for late spring 2023
• Review of draft 2023 MTC and ABAG Joint Advocacy Program (state and federal legislative priorities)
• Approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Reports from Equity & Access and Transit Transformation Action Plan subcommittees

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

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

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee is meeting to approve a consent calendar that includes a $300,000 contract amendment for Dumbarton Forward Operational Improvements on-call design services with HDR Engineering, Inc., and a revised program of projects for the Local Partnership Program. The committee will also receive informational updates on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge pilot projects and the FasTrak Equity Action Plan community engagement results.

• Contract amendment: HDR Engineering, Inc., $300,000 for Dumbarton Forward Operational Improvements on-call design services
• BATA Resolution No. 143, Revised: Program of Projects for BATA's Formula Share of the Local Partnership Program - Cycle 3
• Approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Richmond-San Rafael Bridge project updates (pilot projects and RSR Forward)
• FasTrak Equity Action Plan community engagement results

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

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

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will vote on a consent calendar approving meeting minutes and several contracts and funding agreements, including a $650,000 contract for the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan, a $100,000 amendment for COVID-19 recovery facilitation, and a $2,000,000 funding agreement with Alameda County for affordable housing. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Contract for San Pablo Avenue Priority Development Area Specific Plan: Community Design + Architecture, $650,000
• Contract amendment for COVID-19 Recovery Facilitation with CivicKnit, $100,000
• Funding agreement with Alameda County for Affordable Housing Jumpstart Program, $2,000,000
• Approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes

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

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

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee will consider several funding allocations and program revisions, including a request to submit a $102.8 million allocation request for the Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2) program. The consent calendar includes approvals for updates to the One Bay Area Grant programs, a letter of no prejudice for the San Jose Diridon Station project, and allocations of $183 million in transit funds. The committee will also discuss a Regional Measure 3 goods movement amendment.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 4548 authorizing submission of $102.8 million REAP 2 formula funds request to HCD
• Revisions to One Bay Area Grant programs (OBAG 2 and 3) including $6 million for MTC's Bay Skyway project
• Regional Measure 3 Letter of No Prejudice to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for San Jose Diridon Station Project
• Allocation of $183 million in FY 2022-23 TDA, STA, RM2, and AB 1107 funds to three transit operators
• Regional Measure 3 Goods Movement and Mitigation Program amendment

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

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

Board of Directors of 375 Beale Condominium Corporation

The Board of Directors of 375 Beale Condominium Corporation will meet remotely to approve the FY 2021-22 third quarter financial report and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The board will also consider adopting a resolution for remote meetings under AB 361, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive informational reports on the property management contract renewal with Cushman & Wakefield and building operations.

• Approval of FY 2021-22 third quarter financial report (ending March 31, 2022)
• Approval of FY 2021-22 audited financial reports presented by Crowe LLP
• Adoption of Resolution No. 005 for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Report on property management contract auto-renewal with Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc.
• Approval of September 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The joint MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee will meet remotely to consider consent calendar items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and MTC Resolution No. 4550 on guidelines for countywide transportation plans. The main informational item is an annual progress update on the Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation, covering the past year's achievements and upcoming priorities. Public comment is invited via Zoom or email.

• Approval of MTC Planning Committee minutes from October 14, 2022
• MTC Resolution No. 4550 - Guidelines for Countywide Transportation Plans (action item)
• Approval of ABAG Administrative Committee minutes from October 14, 2022
• Plan Bay Area 2050 Implementation Plan: Annual Progress Update (information item)

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

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

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee, meeting jointly with the MTC Planning Committee, will consider consent calendar items including approval of prior meeting minutes and MTC Resolution No. 4550 on guidelines for countywide transportation plans. The main information item is an annual progress update on the Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation plan, covering the past year's progress and upcoming priorities. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major new decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of MTC Planning Committee minutes from October 14, 2022
• MTC Resolution No. 4550 - Guidelines for Countywide Transportation Plans
• Approval of ABAG Administrative Committee minutes from October 14, 2022
• Plan Bay Area 2050 Implementation Plan: Annual Progress Update

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

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

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee will meet remotely to consider approval of the October 14, 2022 meeting minutes and receive information on the draft 2023 MTC and ABAG Joint Advocacy Program, which outlines state and federal legislative priorities. The committee will also hear a Washington D.C. legislative update from Summit Strategies. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of October 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Draft 2023 MTC and ABAG Joint Advocacy Program (information item)
• Washington D.C. legislative update (information item)

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

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

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will vote on a $2,000,000 change order amendment to the Clipper card contract with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., and will receive an informational update on MTC-supported bikeshare programs, including Bay Wheels. The agenda also includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and routine administrative items.

• Change Order CO 145: $2,000,000 amendment to Clipper card contract with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
• Approval of October 14, 2022 Operations Committee minutes
• Bikeshare update covering Bay Wheels, operated by Motivate and owned by Lyft, in Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose

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

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

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board is holding a special workshop to discuss the agency's structural budget deficit. Presentations will cover background information on the deficit and initial options for addressing it, followed by board discussion. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Presentation on ABAG structural deficit background
• Discussion of initial options to address the structural deficit
• Workshop welcome and objectives by Jesse Arreguin
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 17, 2022

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

ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Board of Directors

The ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Board of Directors is meeting remotely to receive informational reports on the Bay Trail Gap Closure Implementation Plan and the Bay Trail Equity Strategy Phase I, as well as a presentation on the Bay Area Trails Collaborative. The board will also consider approving the April 28, 2022 Steering Committee minutes and appointing new board and steering committee members. No final decisions are expected on the reports, which are for information only.

• Report on Bay Trail Gap Closure Implementation Plan
• Report on Bay Trail Equity Strategy Phase I
• Presentation on Bay Area Trails Collaborative
• Approval of Steering Committee minutes from April 28, 2022
• Appointment of new board and steering committee members

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority is meeting to handle routine administrative items: approving the minutes from its September 28, 2022 meeting and adopting a resolution to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adoption of BATA Resolution No. 160 allowing remote meetings under AB 361

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

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

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

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

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

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority is meeting to consider two consent calendar items: approving the minutes from its September 28, 2022 meeting and adopting Resolution No. 038 to allow remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment.

• Approval of September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adoption of BAHA Resolution No. 038 for remote meetings under AB 361

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

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

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority is meeting to consider routine consent items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution for remote meetings, and to receive an informational update on the Express Lanes START toll discount pilot on I-880, including preliminary evaluation targets.

• Approval of September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution No. 39 providing for remote meetings under AB 361
• MTC Express Lanes Quarterly Report (April–June 2022)
• Update on Express Lanes START toll discount pilot on I-880

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

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

Executive Committee

The MTC Executive Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Transit Transformation Action Plan, the Regional Network Management Business Case Evaluation, and the Regional Rail Partnerships Study. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its September 28, 2022 meeting. These are informational items, with no votes on policy or funding expected.

• Approval of September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on Transit Transformation Action Plan
• Progress update on Regional Network Management Business Case Evaluation
• Draft findings from Regional Rail Partnerships Study

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

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

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board is meeting remotely to handle routine administrative items: approving the September 16 meeting minutes and a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of September 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution No. 012 providing for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

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

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

Clipper Executive Board

The Clipper Executive Board will consider approving a $2,000,000 change order amendment for Clipper card procurement from Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., and will also vote on the proposed 2023 meeting calendar. The board will receive updates on Clipper operations and performance, and on customer and non-user research survey results. The meeting is being held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approval of $2,000,000 change order amendment for Clipper card procurement with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
• Approval of proposed 2023 Clipper Executive Board meeting calendar
• Update on current Clipper system operations and performance
• Presentation of 2022 Clipper customer and non-user research survey results
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2022 meeting

The board approved a $2,000,000 change order amendment with Cubic Transportation Systems for Clipper card procurement. The 2023 meeting calendar was also approved with an amendment to avoid a conflict with Yom Kippur. The consent calendar, including prior meeting minutes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $2M Clipper card procurement change order with Cubic Transportation Systems (9-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar with amendment to find alternate September date to avoid Yom Kippur (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0, 1 abstention)

Fare Integration Task Force

The Fare Integration Task Force will receive a status update on the Clipper BayPass program and review a draft proposed transfer discount policy. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the August 15, 2022 meeting. Public comment is invited.

• Update on Clipper BayPass launch status
• Review of draft no-cost and reduced-cost transfer discount policy
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2022 meeting

The Task Force unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the August 15, 2022 meeting. Members also received an update on the Clipper BayPass program and reviewed a draft proposed transfer discount policy, with public comment heard.

• Approved consent calendar including August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (11-0-1)

Network Management Business Case Advisory Group

The Network Management Business Case Advisory Group is meeting to receive an update on the Regional Network Management operating model framework, including a refresher on the methodology and proof-of-concept approach, progress since September, and a look-ahead to future meetings. The group will also consider approving the September 12, 2022 meeting minutes. The agenda is largely informational, with the only action item being the consent calendar approval of minutes.

• Approval of September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (22-1595)
• Regional Network Management Update: methodology refresher, proof-of-concept, outreach response, progress update, and future phases (22-1596)
• Public comment from Adina Levin (22-1598)

The Network Management Business Case Advisory Group unanimously approved the September 12, 2022 meeting minutes. Members received an informational update on the Regional Network Management operating model framework, including methodology, proof-of-concept work, and outreach. Four public comments were heard. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 14, 2022.

• Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (13-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee, meeting jointly with the MTC Planning Committee, will consider approving calls for projects for regional growth planning grants, including a pilot program for Priority Production Areas. They will also receive an update on the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Funding and Investment Framework. The agenda includes consent items such as meeting minutes and an update to ABAG's Conflict of Interest Code.

• Approval to release Call for Projects for Priority Development Areas (PDAs) Planning Grants and Technical Assistance
• Approval to release Call for Projects for Pilot Priority Production Area (PPA) Planning Grants and Technical Assistance
• Update on Sea Level Rise Adaptation Funding and Investment Framework, including regional inventory of local adaptation projects
• Update to ABAG's Conflict of Interest Code
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 9, 2022

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its consent calendar, including the September 9, 2022 meeting minutes and an update to the Association of Bay Area Governments' Conflict of Interest Code. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). The committee also received a progress update on the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Funding and Investment Framework.

• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2022 meeting (in consent calendar)
• Approved update to ABAG's Conflict of Interest Code (in consent calendar)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee will consider approving calls for projects for Priority Development Area (PDA) planning grants and a new Priority Production Area (PPA) pilot program, and will receive an update on sea level rise adaptation funding. The agenda also includes routine approvals of meeting minutes and an update to ABAG's Conflict of Interest Code.

• Approval to release Call for Projects for PDA Planning Grants and Technical Assistance (22-1464)
• Approval to release Call for Projects for Pilot PPA Planning Grants and Technical Assistance (22-1477)
• Update on Sea Level Rise Adaptation Funding and Investment Framework (22-1462)
• Approval of MTC Planning Committee minutes from September 9, 2022 (22-1424)
• Update to ABAG's Conflict of Interest Code (22-1474)

The Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee met on October 14, 2022, and approved several items. The consent calendar was unanimously approved, including the September 9, 2022 meeting minutes. Two grant programs were also approved: the Regional Growth Framework Planning Grants for Priority Development Areas and the Priority Production Area Pilot Program, both unanimously. An informational update on sea level rise adaptation funding was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved MTC Planning Committee consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved September 9, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Regional Growth Framework Planning Grants for Priority Development Areas (7-0)
• Approved Regional Growth Framework Planning Grants: Priority Production Area Pilot Program (7-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee is meeting to review its 2022 legislative scorecard, receive updates on state and federal legislation, and consider appointments. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution for a Policy Advisory Council appointment. Most items are informational, with no major decisions expected.

• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2021 and September 9, 2022 meetings
• MTC Resolution No. 3931, Revised - Policy Advisory Council Appointment
• 2022 Legislative Scorecard comparing MTC/ABAG advocacy outcomes
• Washington D.C. Legislative Update report
• Legislative history list of tracked bills in Sacramento

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from prior meetings and a policy advisory council appointment. The committee also received informational updates on the 2022 legislative scorecard and a Washington D.C. legislative report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the consent calendar, including minutes from December 10, 2021 and September 9, 2022 meetings.
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 3931, Revised, regarding a Policy Advisory Council appointment.

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider approving five-year contracts with nine towing firms for Freeway Service Patrol services, totaling $47,751,850, and a $300,000 contract amendment for on-call project management on State Route 37. The agenda also includes approval of the September 9, 2022 meeting minutes. The meeting is remote due to COVID-19.

• Approval of $47,751,850 in five-year Freeway Service Patrol towing contracts with nine firms
• Contract amendment for $300,000 for on-call project/program management on State Route 37
• Approval of September 9, 2022 Operations Committee minutes

The committee unanimously approved a five-year, $47,751,850 contract for freeway service patrol towing services with nine firms, and also approved the minutes from the September 9, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $47,751,850 in five-year contracts for freeway service patrol towing services with nine firms (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2022 Operations Committee meeting (7-0)

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee and BAHFA Oversight Committee will meet jointly to discuss housing element progress, Plan Bay Area 2050 consistency, and approve appointments to the BAHFA Advisory Committee. The meeting includes consent calendar items for approving minutes from September 8, 2022.

• Appointment of nine members to the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority's Advisory Committee (Item 10)
• Update on 6th Cycle Housing Element drafts submitted to HCD and technical assistance (Item 8)
• Presentation on resources for evaluating project consistency with Plan Bay Area 2050 (Item 9)
• Approval of ABAG Housing Committee minutes from September 8, 2022 (Item 6)
• Approval of BAHFA Oversight Committee minutes from September 8, 2022 (Item 7)

The ABAG Housing Committee approved its consent calendar unanimously (9-0), which included approval of previous meeting minutes. The committee also received a presentation on the status of 6th Cycle Housing Element drafts submitted to HCD by Bay Area jurisdictions, including HCD comments and available technical assistance. Additionally, a presentation was given on resources to evaluate development project consistency with Plan Bay Area 2050. The BAHFA Oversight Committee took action on appointing nine members to the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority’s Advisory Committee.

• Approved ABAG Housing Committee consent calendar (9-0)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2022 (part of consent calendar)
• Heard update on 6th Cycle Housing Element progress (no vote taken)
• Heard presentation on Plan Bay Area 2050 consistency resources (no vote taken)
• BAHFA Oversight Committee acted on appointment of nine advisory committee members (separate body)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board is holding a special remote meeting. The main action is adopting Resolution No. 18-2022 to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda also includes reports from the President and Executive Director, plus public comment and announcements.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 18-2022 regarding remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• President's Report for October 13, 2022
• Executive Director's Report for October 13, 2022

The ABAG Executive Board voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 18-2022, which authorizes remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The meeting lasted about 11 minutes, with no other substantive actions taken.

• Adopted Resolution No. 18-2022 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (motion by Moulton-Peters, second by Halliday; vote: 21 ayes, 0 nays, 12 absent)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board is holding a special remote meeting on October 13, 2022, with the main action item being adoption of Resolution No. 2022-015 to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda also includes routine reports from the chair and executive director, public comment, and announcements. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-015 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• Chair's Report for October 13, 2022 (Item 22-1582)
• Executive Director's Report for October 13, 2022 (Item 22-1583)

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2022-15, which authorizes remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The meeting lasted about three minutes, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-15 authorizing remote meetings under AB 361 (3-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee, meeting jointly with the ABAG Housing Committee, will consider appointing nine members to the BAHFA Advisory Committee and receive updates on the 6th Cycle Housing Element progress and Plan Bay Area 2050 consistency. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings. This is a regular business meeting with informational presentations and action items.

• Appointment of nine members to the BAHFA Advisory Committee (item 10)
• Update on 6th Cycle Housing Element drafts submitted to HCD and technical assistance (item 8)
• Presentation on Plan Bay Area 2050 consistency resources (item 9)
• Approval of ABAG Housing Committee minutes from September 8, 2022 (item 6)
• Approval of BAHFA Oversight Committee minutes from September 8, 2022 (item 7)

The BAHFA Oversight Committee voted unanimously to recommend appointing nine members to the BAHFA Advisory Committee, as required by California Government Code. The committee also approved its consent calendar, including minutes from September 8, 2022. Presentations were given on 6th Cycle Housing Element progress and Plan Bay Area 2050 consistency.

• Approved BAHFA Consent Calendar (including minutes of September 8, 2022) — passed 5-0 (2 absent)
• Recommended to BAHFA adoption of Resolution No. 0020 appointing nine members to the BAHFA Advisory Committee — passed 5-0 (2 absent)

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee will vote on a consent calendar with six contract amendments and change orders totaling about $14.8 million, covering toll collection systems, design services, and FasTrak customer support. Staff will also present an update on developing a payment plan for low-income drivers with toll violations. The meeting is remote only.

• Contract amendment with TransCore, LP for Advanced Toll Collection and Accounting System (ATCAS II) — $856,386
• Contract amendment with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Bay Bridge metering lights upgrade design — $150,000
• Contract amendment with HNTB Corporation for FasTrak customer service technical assistance — $1,200,000
• Contract change order with Conduent for US 101 Express Lane support — $12,300,000
• Contract change order with Conduent for disabled veteran toll exemption implementation — $300,000

The Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee unanimously approved a consent calendar containing six items, including contract amendments for the FasTrak system, toll collection, and customer service. The largest was a $12.3 million change order for FasTrak customer service support. The committee also heard an informational update on developing a payment plan for low-income drivers with toll violations.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved $856,386 contract amendment for Advanced Toll Collection System (ATCAS II) with TransCore, LP (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 contract amendment for Bay Bridge metering lights upgrade design with Kimley-Horn (7-0)
• Approved $1,200,000 contract amendment for FasTrak Customer Service technical assistance with HNTB Corporation (7-0, Chavez recused)
• Approved $12,300,000 contract change order for FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center support with Conduent (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract change order for FasTrak toll exemption for veterans with Conduent (7-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will consider several contract amendments and approvals, including a $6 million StreetSaver software contract, a $155,000 consulting contract, and a $645,000 licensing agreement. It will also vote on a $2 million funding supplement for the Diridon Integrated Station Concept study and an amendment to MTC's FY 2022-23 operating and capital budgets. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Contract amendment for StreetSaver software development, maintenance, and support with DevMecca.com, LLC ($6,000,000)
• Contract amendment for organizational assessment and consulting with Bell Burnett & Associates ($155,000)
• Purchase order amendment for annual licensing agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation ($645,000)
• Supplement to Master Funding Agreement with Caltrain for Diridon Integrated Station Concept Preliminary Business Case ($2,000,000)
• MTC Resolution No. 4517, Revised: FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets, Amendment No. 1

The committee approved the consent calendar (7-0) including eight items such as contract amendments and a travel request, with Vice Chair Chavez recused from item 2g. It also unanimously approved (6-0) a referral to the full Commission for MTC Resolution No. 4517, Revised, amending the FY 2022-23 operating and capital budgets.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0) including minutes, contract amendments, and travel request
• Approved $155,000 contract amendment for organizational assessment with Bell Burnett & Associates
• Approved $6,000,000 contract amendment for StreetSaver software with DevMecca.com, LLC
• Approved $645,000 purchase order amendment for annual licensing with Carahsoft Technology Corporation
• Approved international travel request
• Approved delegation of authority for settlement of claims and legal services contracts
• Approved $2,000,000 supplement to Caltrain funding for Diridon Integrated Station Concept (Vice Chair Chavez recused)
• Approved referral of MTC FY 2022-23 budget amendment to full Commission (6-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee will consider several funding allocations and policy items, including revisions to the One Bay Area Grant programs (OBAG 2 and 3) with about $69 million in Regional Program funds and adoption of the Carbon Reduction Program committing $60 million to climate initiatives. The committee will also vote on allocating $48 million in state transit funds to seven operators, and discuss a new Major Projects Advancement Policy and transit operating fiscal challenges.

• Revisions to OBAG 2 and 3, programming ~$69M in Regional Program funds and adopting Carbon Reduction Program ($60M for Climate Initiatives)
• Allocation of $48M in FY 2022-23 TDA and STA funds to seven transit operators and MTC
• Rescission of $700,000 in RM2 funds from Bay Bridge Forward 2020 environmental phase, reallocated to West Grand HOV/Bus-Only Lane Phase 2 construction
• Adoption of Regional Major Project Advancement Policy and revision to Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Framework
• Update on transit operating fiscal challenges for state budget advocacy and future regional transportation measure

The Programming and Allocations Committee approved referral of MTC Resolution Nos. 4537 and 4130, Revised to the full Commission for approval, adopting the Regional Major Project Advancement Policy and updating the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Framework. The consent calendar was also unanimously approved, including amendments to the 2021 Transportation Improvement Program, revisions to One Bay Area Grant programs with approximately $69 million in Regional Program funds and $60 million for Climate Initiatives, allocation of $48 million in TDA and STA funds, and other items.

• Approved referral of MTC Resolution Nos. 4537 and 4130, Revised to the Commission (6-0-1)
• Approved consent calendar unanimously (6-0)
• Approved 2021 TIP Amendment 2021-28 (consent)
• Approved OBAG 2 and 3 revisions with $69M Regional Program funds and $60M CRP (consent)
• Approved $48M allocation of TDA and STA funds to seven operators (consent)
• Approved Clipper BayPass program funding update (consent)
• Approved rescission of $700,000 RM2 funds and allocation to West Grand HOV/Bus-Only Lane Phase 2 (consent)
• Approved LCTOP Corrective Action Plan (consent)

Policy Advisory Council

The Policy Advisory Council is meeting to receive updates and discuss several transportation planning items. Key agenda items include a public engagement update on the Next Generation Bay Area Freeways Study, an overview of the Legislation and Public Affairs section, and a proposed framework for the Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2) program. The council will also consider approving the minutes from its September 14, 2022 meeting.

• Next Generation Bay Area Freeways Study public engagement update (item 8)
• Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2) program framework for infill housing and reducing vehicle miles traveled (item 10)
• Legislation and Public Affairs section overview (item 9)
• Approval of September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (item 4)
• NextGen Freeway Advisory Group action report (item 7)

The Policy Advisory Council approved the minutes from its September 14, 2022 meeting by a 23-1 vote. The rest of the agenda consisted of informational reports and updates, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (23-1)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is holding a special remote meeting on October 6, 2022. The main item is a closed session to consider the appointment of an Executive Director. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Closed session to consider Public Employee Appointment for the MTC Executive Director position
• Public comment period for closed session and general public comment
• Remote meeting via webcast, teleconference, and Zoom due to COVID-19 state of emergency

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission met in special session on October 6, 2022. The only substantive action was a closed session to discuss the appointment of an Executive Director. No decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session for public employee appointment of Executive Director

Executive Committee

The MTC Executive Committee is holding a special meeting with a closed session to consider the appointment of an Executive Director. The only other action item is approval of the minutes from the September 23, 2022 meeting. The meeting is hybrid, with public comment options.

• Closed session to consider public employee appointment for Executive Director position
• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2022 meeting

The MTC Executive Committee met in a hybrid special meeting on September 28, 2022. The committee held a closed session to discuss the appointment of an Executive Director, but upon reconvening in open session, General Counsel Kathleen Kane reported no action was taken. The committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes of the September 23, 2022 meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (including September 23, 2022 meeting minutes) by a 5-0 vote (Commissioners Dutra-Vernaci, Glover, Pedroza, Rabbitt, Spering in favor; Vice Chair Josefowitz, Commissioners Liccardo and Worth absent).
• Held closed session under Government Code Section 54957(b) to consider appointment/employment of an Executive Director; no reportable action was announced in open session.

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority is meeting to consider routine items, including approval of meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings, and a contract for data collection and performance assessment of the Solano I-80 Express Lane project. The contract with Cambridge Systematics, Inc. is valued at $599,775. The board will also receive unaudited financial statements for the fourth quarter of FY 2021-22.

• Contract approval: Cambridge Systematics, Inc. for Solano I-80 Express Lane data collection and performance assessment ($599,775)
• Resolution No. 38 to provide for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361
• FY 2021-22 fourth quarter financial statements (unaudited) presented for information
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2022 meeting

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included approval of the August 24, 2022 meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings, and a $599,775 contract with Cambridge Systematics, Inc. for data collection and performance assessment of the Solano I-80 Express Lane Project. The fourth quarter financial statements were received as information only. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (16-0)
• Approved minutes of August 24, 2022 meeting
• Approved BAIFA Resolution No. 38 for remote meetings under AB 361
• Approved $599,775 contract with Cambridge Systematics, Inc. for Solano I-80 Express Lane data collection
• Received FY 2021-22 fourth quarter financial statements as information

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes from August 24, 2022, and a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. The main substantive item is a request to approve a revised version of BAHA Resolution No. 1, which would update the Authority's members and officers to match current MTC and BATA leadership and allow the MTC Executive Director to amend the attachment as officers change. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2022 meeting
• BAHA Resolution No. 037 to continue remote meetings under AB 361
• Amendment to BAHA Resolution No. 1 to align officers with current MTC/BATA leadership
• Authorization for MTC Executive Director to update Attachment A as officers change

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority approved minutes from the previous meeting, a resolution allowing remote meetings under state law, and a revised resolution updating its board membership and officer structure. All items passed unanimously with one member absent.

• Approved minutes of August 24, 2022 meeting (5-0).
• Approved Resolution No. 037 authorizing remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361 (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 1, Revised to update BAHA members and officers and authorize the Executive Director to amend Attachment A for future changes (5-0).

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously approved a commercial lease extension with the Bay Area Headquarters Authority for the FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center at 375 Beale Street, Suites 200A and 300C, for a term from December 1, 2022 through September 28, 2027, at a cost not to exceed $7,953,964. The consent calendar, including approval of August 24, 2022 minutes and a resolution for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361, was also unanimously approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $7,953,964 lease extension for FasTrak customer service center at 375 Beale Street (16-0)
• Approved consent calendar including August 24, 2022 meeting minutes (16-0)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 159 for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361 (16-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) meets jointly with the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) to consider several actions, including a $1 million contract for web design services for BAHFA's Doorway Housing Portal Pilot. The agenda also includes approval of transit fund allocations, adoption of a Transit-Oriented Communities policy, and a recommendation to endorse Proposition 30 on the November ballot. The meeting is hybrid, with remote participation options.

• Contract with Exygy Inc. for $1,000,000 for BAHFA's Doorway Housing Portal Pilot
• Allocation of $172 million in FY 2022-23 transit funds to six operators
• Adoption of Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy (Resolution No. 4530)
• Programming of $42.3 million in Transit Capital Priorities, including $40 million in FTA funds
• Endorsement of Proposition 30 (Clean Cars & Clean Air Act)

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission adopted the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy (Resolution No. 4530) on a 13-0 vote with 4 abstentions, after hearing extensive public comment. The commission also approved a $1 million contract with Exygy Inc. for web design services for BAHFA's Doorway Housing Portal Pilot, and endorsed Proposition 30 (Clean Cars & Clean Air Act) on a 14-2 vote. Multiple funding allocations were approved, including $172 million in transit operating and capital funds and $103 million in OBAG 3 Regional Program funds.

• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4530 adopting the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy (13-0, 4 abstentions).
• Approved $1 million contract with Exygy Inc. for web design services for BAHFA's Doorway Housing Portal Pilot (17-0).
• Endorsed Proposition 30 (Clean Cars & Clean Air Act) for the November 2022 ballot (14-2, 1 abstention).
• Approved $172 million in FY 2022-23 TDA, STA, RM2, and bridge toll funds to six transit operators (unanimous).
• Approved $103 million in OBAG 3 Regional Program funds (Resolution No. 4505, Revised) (16-0).
• Adopted the 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and air quality conformity analysis (16-0).
• Approved $42.3 million in Transit Capital Priorities funding for FY2021-22 through FY2023-24 (unanimous).
• Approved revisions to OBAG 1 and 2 programs, extending obligation deadlines (unanimous).

Board of Directors of 375 Beale Condominium Corporation

The Board of Directors of 375 Beale Condominium Corporation will meet remotely to elect MTC CFO Derek Hansel as its CFO, acknowledge reappointments of Andrew B. Fremier and Brad Paul, and reappoint Fremier as Secretary. They will also vote on consent items including meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings under AB 361, and authorization to amend the Conflict of Interest Code. A key action item is approval of Resolution No. 004 establishing pilot prioritization and rental rules for first-floor spaces (Atrium, Yerba Buena, Ohlone, Temazcal). The board will also receive an information report on building operations and improvement projects.

• Election of Derek Hansel as CFO
• Reappointment of Andrew B. Fremier and Brad Paul
• Approval of Resolution No. 004 for pilot space rental rules
• Authorization to amend Conflict of Interest Code
• Building operations and projects report

The Board of Directors of the 375 Beale Condominium Corporation elected Derek Hansel as CFO, reappointed Andrew B. Fremier and Brad Paul to the board, and reappointed Fremier as Board Secretary. The board also unanimously approved a consent calendar including meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings under AB 361, and an amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code. Additionally, Resolution No. 004 was adopted, establishing pilot prioritization and rental rules for first-floor spaces.

• Elected Derek Hansel as CFO (3-0, McMillan absent)
• Reappointed Andrew B. Fremier and Brad Paul to the board (3-0)
• Reappointed Andrew B. Fremier as Board Secretary (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 16, 2022 minutes, remote meeting resolution, and Conflict of Interest Code amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 004 for pilot first-floor space prioritization and rental rules (4-0)

Megaregion Working Group

The Megaregion Working Group, comprising representatives from MTC, SJCOG, and SACOG, will meet remotely to discuss clean vehicle and electrification initiatives across the megaregion, hear a panel on opportunities and barriers, and receive updates on funding and legislation. They will also preview 2023 priorities, rotate the chair and vice-chair roles to SACOG and SJCOG, and set dates for 2023 meetings. All items are for information or approval, with no final decisions on funding or policy expected.

• Discussion of clean vehicle and electrification initiatives, including transit, infrastructure, mobility, and vehicle incentives
• Panel discussion on electrification opportunities and barriers with PG&E, SJCOG, CARB, and Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition
• Funding and legislative update, including 'Megaregion Dozen' projects and recent advocacy visits
• Approval to rotate chair and vice-chair to SACOG and SJCOG
• Approval of 'Save the Dates' for 2023 meetings

Executive Committee

The MTC Executive Committee is holding a special remote meeting on September 23, 2022. The main item is a closed session to consider the appointment of an Executive Director, a public employee position. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 14, 2022 meeting and take public comment.

• Closed session to consider appointment for MTC Executive Director position
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period on agenda items

ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Steering Committee

The ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Steering Committee meets remotely to hear informational reports on two trail projects: the Bay Skyway transbay link and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge path/Sir Francis Drake Overpass access improvements. The committee will also approve minutes from its July 28, 2022 meeting and take public comment.

• Approval of July 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Presentation: Bay Skyway current projects — update on Bay Trail's Transbay Link
• Presentation: Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Path/Sir Francis Drake Overpass Access Improvement Projects

The committee approved the consent calendar, including the July 28, 2022 minutes, by a unanimous vote. Members also received reports on the Bay Skyway project and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge path improvements.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0), including minutes of July 28, 2022

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving minutes from the August meeting and a resolution for remote meetings under AB 361. The board will also hear updates from member agencies and review a shared work plan scope, plus a report on sea level rise adaptation funding.

• Approval of August 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution No. 011 providing for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• BARC Shared Work Plan: Scope of Work discussion
• Sea Level Rise Adaptation Funding and Investment Framework report

The BARC Governing Board approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from the August 19 meeting and a resolution providing for remote meetings under AB 361. The board also received updates from member agencies and a report on sea level rise adaptation funding.

• Approved consent calendar (motion by Bauters, second by Wagenknecht; 8 ayes, 7 absent)
• Approved minutes of the August 19 BARC Governing Board meeting (Item 4.a)
• Approved Resolution No. 011 providing for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361 (Item 4.b)

ABAG Finance Committee

The ABAG Finance Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from June 16, 2022, review a report on contracts and purchase orders between $20,000 and $200,000 from January to June 2022, and consider unaudited investment reports for April and June 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2022
• Report on contracts and purchase orders between $20,000 and $200,000 (Jan–Jun 2022)
• Unaudited investment report for period ended April 2022
• Unaudited investment report for period ended June 2022

The committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes from the previous meeting, a report on contracts and purchase orders between $20,000 and $200,000 from January to June 2022, and unaudited investment reports for periods ending April and June 2022. No substantive decisions beyond these routine approvals were made.

• Approved consent calendar including June 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved report on contracts and purchase orders between $20,000 and $200,000 from January to June 2022 (5-0)
• Approved unaudited investment report for period ended April 2022 (5-0)
• Approved unaudited investment report for period ended June 2022 (5-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board will consider endorsing Proposition 30 (Clean Cars & Clean Air Act) for the November 2022 ballot, and will vote on several contracts including a $400,000 agreement for objective design standards and a $367,036 Bay Trail grant for Vallejo. The board will also approve minutes, adopt a remote meetings resolution, and hear reports from its committees.

• Endorsement of Proposition 30 (Clean Cars & Clean Air Act)
• $400,000 contract with Opticos for Model Standards and Practices for Objective Design and Development Standards
• $367,036 Bay Trail Grant contract with City of Vallejo
• Authorization for BayREN technical support contracts up to $375,000
• Adoption of Resolution No. 17-2022 regarding remote meetings under AB 361

The ABAG Executive Board voted 11-6 to endorse Proposition 30, the Clean Cars & Clean Air Act, on the November 2022 ballot. The board also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, a resolution on remote meetings, and several contracts and appointments.

• Approved a support position on Proposition 30 (Clean Cars & Clean Air Act) by an 11-6 vote.
• Approved the consent calendar unanimously, including minutes from July and August 2022.
• Adopted Resolution No. 17-2022 regarding remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361.
• Authorized a contract with Opticos for up to $400,000 for Model Standards and Practices for Objective Design and Development Standards.
• Authorized a Bay Trail Grant contract with the City of Vallejo for $367,036.
• Authorized placement of three firms on the BayREN Technical and Regulatory Support Bench and contracts up to $375,000.
• Ratified an appointment to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board will meet to approve routine items including minutes, a report on contracts between $20,000 and $200,000, unaudited financial statements, and a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Approval of minutes from July 8, July 21, and August 18, 2022 meetings
• Report on FAN contracts and purchase requisitions between $20,000 and $200,000 (Jan–Jun 2022)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-014 on remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of FAN financial statements as of June 30, 2022 (unaudited)

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board met on September 15, 2022, with all three members present. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes, a report on contracts and purchase requisitions, and a resolution on remote meetings. It also accepted the unaudited financial statements for the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations as of June 30, 2022.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, FAN contracts report, and remote meetings resolution (3-0)
• Accepted FAN financial statements as of June 30, 2022 (unaudited) (3-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Policy Advisory Council is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several transportation topics, including the next steps for a regional transportation measure, Clipper fare policy, and the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority. The council will also consider creating a subcommittee for the Transit Transformation Action Plan and will administer the oath of office to a new member.

• Update on seeking authorization for a regional transportation measure
• Clipper and fare policy update, including next generation Clipper and mobile payments
• Creation of Transit Transformation Action Plan Subcommittee
• Bay Area Housing Finance Authority report and collaboration recommendations
• Oath of office for new Council Member Johnny Parker Jr. (Solano County)

The Policy Advisory Council unanimously approved the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes. The meeting also included informational updates on the Regional Transportation Measure, Clipper fare policy, and the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (23-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee is meeting to consider approving a lease extension for the FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center at 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, at a cost not to exceed $7,953,964. The committee will also review consent calendar items, including the July 13, 2022 meeting minutes, fourth quarter financial statements for fiscal year 2021-22, and a $250,000 contract with Caribou Public Relations for community outreach. Public comment is invited.

• Lease extension for FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center at 375 Beale Street, Suites 200A and 300C, estimated at $7,953,964, term December 1, 2022 through September 28, 2027
• Contract with Caribou Public Relations, Inc. for BATA community outreach, $250,000
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 BATA Fourth Quarter Financial Statements (Unaudited)
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting

The Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee unanimously approved referring a commercial lease extension with the Bay Area Headquarters Authority for the FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center to the full Authority for approval. The lease, from December 1, 2022 through September 28, 2027, is not to exceed $7,953,964. The committee also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from July 13, 2022 and a $250,000 contract for community outreach with Caribou Public Relations, Inc.

• Approved referral of $7,953,964 lease extension for FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center at 375 Beale Street to full Authority (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including July 13, 2022 meeting minutes and $250,000 community outreach contract with Caribou Public Relations, Inc. (6-0)

Executive Committee

The MTC Executive Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the appointment of the Executive Director in closed session, and to approve the minutes from the April 27, 2022 meeting. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the closed-session personnel decision.

• Closed session to consider appointment for MTC Executive Director position
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2022 meeting

The MTC Executive Committee met in closed session to consider the appointment of an Executive Director. Upon reconvening in open session, the chair announced no reportable action. The committee also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from the April 27, 2022 meeting.

• Held closed session for public employee appointment (Executive Director) — no reportable action
• Approved consent calendar including April 27, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee will consider allocating $172 million in state and regional transit funds to six operators, adopt the 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with air quality conformity, and update the Transit Capital Priorities program with $42.3 million. The agenda also includes revisions to One Bay Area Grant programs and a federal earmark repurposing update. Most items are consent calendar actions requiring commission approval.

• Allocation of $172 million in FY 2022-23 TDA, STA, RM2, and bridge toll funds to six transit operators
• Adoption of 2023 TIP and air quality conformity analysis for Plan Bay Area 2050
• Programming $42.3 million in Transit Capital Priorities, including $40 million in FTA formula funds
• Revisions to OBAG 3, programming $103 million in regional program funds
• Update on federal earmark repurposing under Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

The Programming and Allocations Committee unanimously approved a consent calendar including $172 million in transit funds and several resolutions, and referred major items to the full Commission for approval. Key actions included updating the Transit Capital Priorities program with $42.3 million, programming $103 million in OBAG 3 Regional Program funds, and adopting the 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with an air quality conformity analysis. All votes were 7-0 with one absence.

• Approved consent calendar including $172M in TDA, STA, RM2, and bridge toll funds for six operators (7-0)
• Referred Transit Capital Priorities program update with $42.3M in FTA and bridge toll funds to Commission (7-0)
• Referred OBAG 3 Regional Program programming of $103M to Commission (7-0)
• Referred 2023 TIP and air quality conformity analysis to Commission (7-0)
• Referred FY 2022-23 MTC Fund Estimate update to Commission (7-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will consider approving a purchase order contract with Plante Moran, PC for enterprise resource planning (ERP) discovery, planning, and implementation support, with an initial amount of $475,000 and a cumulative cap of $1,300,000. It will also review a sole-source contract with VIA - A Perkins Eastman Studio for network management business case evaluation support, not to exceed $482,227. The consent calendar includes approval of July 2022 meeting minutes, an investment report, financial statements, a travel report, and a photography/videography consultant bench.

• Purchase order contract with Plante Moran, PC for ERP support, cumulative amount up to $1,300,000
• Sole-source contract with VIA - A Perkins Eastman Studio for $482,227 for network management business case evaluation
• Approval of MTC Investment Report for June 2022 (unaudited)
• Approval of FY 2021-22 Fourth Quarter Financial Statements (unaudited)
• Approval of consultant bench for photography and videography services

The committee unanimously approved a $1.3 million purchase order contract with Plante Moran, PC for ERP discovery, planning, and implementation support, and a $482,227 sole-source contract with VIA - A Perkins Eastman Studio for network management business case evaluation. The consent calendar, including minutes and financial reports, was also approved unanimously. No substantive decisions beyond these approvals were made.

• Approved $1.3M ERP contract with Plante Moran, PC (unanimous)
• Approved $482,227 sole-source contract with VIA - A Perkins Eastman Studio (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including July 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received investment report for June 2022 (information only)
• Received FY 2021-22 Q4 financial statements (information only)
• Received quarterly travel report (information only)
• Approved 2022 photography and videography services bench (unanimous)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The joint MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee will consider adopting MTC Resolution No. 4530, a Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy, and will hear an informational overview of climate initiatives investment options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions under Plan Bay Area 2050. The committees will also approve minutes from their July 8, 2022 meetings and receive an ABAG compensation announcement. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 state of emergency provisions.

• MTC Resolution No. 4530: Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy adoption
• Climate Initiatives Program investment options for Plan Bay Area 2050 GHG reduction strategies
• Funding sources: One Bay Area Grant (OBAG 3) Program and federal Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
• Approval of MTC Planning Committee minutes from July 8, 2022 meeting
• Approval of ABAG Administrative Committee minutes from July 8, 2022 meeting

The MTC Planning Committee voted unanimously to refer Resolution No. 4530, the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy, to the full Commission for approval. The committee also approved the consent calendar, including minutes from the July 8, 2022 meeting. An informational presentation on Climate Initiatives Program investment options was heard but no action was taken.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (5-0)
• Referred MTC Resolution No. 4530: Transit-Oriented Communities Policy to full Commission for approval (6-0)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several legislative items. Key items include a recommendation to endorse Proposition 30 (Clean Cars & Clean Air Act) for the November 2022 ballot, an update on a regional transportation measure, and updates on federal legislation including the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority and the Inflation Reduction Act. The committee will also review its legislative history and priority bills.

• Recommendation to endorse Proposition 30 (Clean Cars & Clean Air Act) for Nov. 8, 2022 ballot
• Update on regional transportation measure authorization next steps
• Update on Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) federal funding opportunity
• Overview of transportation and climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act
• Approval of July 8, 2022 meeting minutes

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee voted 7-0-2 to adopt a support position on Proposition 30, the Clean Cars & Clean Air Act, for the November 8, 2022 ballot. The recommendation will be forwarded to the ABAG Executive Board and MTC Commission for final approval. The committee also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included approval of the July 8, 2022 meeting minutes and a legislative history report. Other informational items covered updates on priority bills, a regional transportation measure, federal housing finance advocacy, the Inflation Reduction Act, and a Washington D.C. legislative update.

• Adopted support position on Proposition 30: Clean Cars & Clean Air Act, forwarded to ABAG Executive Board and MTC Commission for approval (7-0-2 vote).
• Approved consent calendar, including minutes of July 8, 2022 meeting and legislative history report (unanimous).

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee, meeting jointly with the MTC Planning Committee, will consider adopting MTC Resolution No. 4530 on Transit-Oriented Communities policy and review investment options for climate initiatives funded by OBAG 3 and the federal Carbon Reduction Program. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a compensation announcement.

• MTC Resolution No. 4530: Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy adoption
• Climate Initiatives Program investment options for Plan Bay Area 2050 GHG strategies
• Approval of July 8, 2022 meeting minutes for both committees
• ABAG Compensation Announcement by Clerk of the Board

The ABAG Administrative Committee met jointly with the MTC Planning Committee on September 9, 2022. The committee approved its July 8, 2022 meeting minutes and received a presentation on the Climate Initiatives Program investment options. The MTC Planning Committee separately took action on the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee minutes from July 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Received information on Climate Initiatives Program investment options (no vote taken)
• MTC Planning Committee acted on Transit-Oriented Communities Policy (no vote details in ABAG minutes)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider approving a $1.2 million contract with AECOM for regional transportation emergency preparedness support, along with the 2021 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and meeting minutes. They will also receive an informational update on the I-880 adaptive ramp metering project and future transportation management. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $1,200,000 for Regional Transportation Emergency Preparedness Support
• MTC Resolution No. 4538: 2021 MTC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• FY 2021-22 MTC SAFE Fourth Quarter Financial Statements (Unaudited)
• Update on Interstate 880 Adaptive Ramp Metering and future of transportation management
• Approval of July 8, 2022 Operations Committee minutes

The Operations Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included approval of the July 8, 2022 meeting minutes, MTC Resolution No. 4538 adopting the 2021 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a $1,200,000 contract with AECOM Technical Services for regional transportation emergency preparedness support. The committee also received an informational update on Interstate 880 adaptive ramp metering and the future of transportation management.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (5-0)
• Approved July 8, 2022 Operations Committee minutes
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4538: 2021 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved $1,200,000 contract with AECOM Technical Services for regional transportation emergency preparedness support

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee and BAHFA Oversight Committee are meeting jointly to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed $1 million contract for web design services and a presentation on proposed uses of state housing funds. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting and public comment periods.

• Authorization to negotiate contract with Exygy Inc. for up to $1 million for Doorway Housing Portal Pilot web design
• Presentation on proposed uses of 2022 Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funds for housing preservation, predevelopment, and technical assistance
• Approval of ABAG Housing Committee minutes from July 14, 2022
• Approval of BAHFA Oversight Committee minutes from July 14, 2022

The ABAG Housing Committee approved its consent calendar unanimously (6-0), which included approval of prior meeting minutes. The committee also received reports on a proposed $1 million contract for a housing portal web design and a presentation on Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funds for housing preservation and predevelopment.

• Approved consent calendar including July 14, 2022 minutes (6-0)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee, meeting jointly with the ABAG Housing Committee, will consider authorizing a contract with Exygy Inc. for up to $1 million for web design services for the Doorway Housing Portal Pilot. The committee will also hear presentations on proposed uses of 2022 Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funds for housing preservation, predevelopment, and technical assistance, and will approve minutes from July 14, 2022.

• Contract with Exygy Inc. up to $1 million for Doorway Housing Portal web design
• Presentation on proposed REAP 2.0 housing programs
• Approval of ABAG Housing Committee minutes from July 14, 2022
• Approval of BAHFA Oversight Committee minutes from July 14, 2022

The BAHFA Oversight Committee voted unanimously to recommend authorizing a contract with Exygy Inc. for up to $1 million for web design services for the Doorway Housing Portal Pilot. The committee also approved its consent calendar, including minutes from July 14, 2022. A presentation on proposed uses for 2022 Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funds was given but no decision was made.

• Recommended authorization of $1M contract with Exygy Inc. for Doorway Housing Portal Pilot web design (4-0)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee consent calendar including July 14, 2022 minutes (4-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority is holding a special remote meeting to approve the minutes from its July 27, 2022 meeting and adopt Resolution No. 37, which provides for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda contains only these two consent-calendar items plus public comment and adjournment, with no substantive policy or financial decisions listed.

• Approval of July 27, 2022 meeting minutes (item 22-1197)
• Adoption of BAIFA Resolution No. 37 for remote meetings under AB 361 (item 22-1198)

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting and a resolution (BAIFA Resolution No. 37) providing for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Approved minutes of the July 27, 2022 meeting
• Approved BAIFA Resolution No. 37 allowing remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority is holding a special remote meeting with a short agenda. The body will vote on the consent calendar, which includes approving the minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting and adopting a resolution to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of July 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adoption of BAHA Resolution No. 036 for remote meetings under AB 361

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting and a resolution to allow remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2022 meeting
• Approved BAHA Resolution No. 036 for remote meetings under AB 361

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss existing litigation against Bank of America and other banks related to LIBOR-based financial instruments. The open session includes approval of the July 27, 2022 meeting minutes and a resolution to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Closed session on Bay Area Toll Authority v. Bank of America Corp., et al. (LIBOR antitrust litigation)
• Approval of July 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of BATA Resolution No. 158 for remote meetings under AB 361

The Bay Area Toll Authority held a special meeting and unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the July 27, 2022 meeting minutes and a resolution allowing remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No substantive decisions beyond these procedural items were made.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved BATA Resolution No. 158 for remote meetings under AB 361 (unanimous)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

This is a special joint meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority. The agenda is largely procedural, with items to approve the July 27, 2022 minutes and resolutions to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of July 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• MTC Resolution No. 4536 and BAHFA Resolution No. 018 for remote meetings under AB 361
• Public comment by Melinda Dubroff

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority held a joint special meeting. Both bodies unanimously adopted their consent calendars, which included approval of the July 27, 2022 meeting minutes and resolutions allowing remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive decisions were made.

• MTC unanimously adopted the Consent Calendar (15-0)
• BAHFA unanimously adopted the Consent Calendar (15-0)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2022 meeting
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 4536 and BAHFA Resolution No. 018 for remote meetings per AB 361

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board is meeting remotely to handle routine administrative items: approving the minutes from the July 17 meeting and adopting Resolution No. 010 to continue remote meetings under AB 361. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no substantive policy or funding decisions listed.

• Approval of July 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution No. 010 providing for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Chair's report from Chair Worth
• Public comment period

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board approved a consent calendar including the July 17 meeting minutes and Resolution No. 010, which provides for remote meetings under AB 361. The vote was 9-0 with 6 members absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 17 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 010 for remote meetings under AB 361 (9-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board is holding a special remote meeting to consider two consent calendar items: adopting a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361, and authorizing a grant application to the State Water Resources Control Board for up to $1 million for the San Francisco Estuary Partnership's State of the Estuary Platform. The agenda also includes reports from the president and executive director, plus public comment and announcements.

• Resolution No. 15-2022: remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Resolution No. 16-2022: grant application to State Water Resources Control Board for up to $1 million for State of the Estuary Platform
• President's Report by Jesse Arreguin
• Executive Director's Report by Therese W. McMillan

The ABAG Executive Board approved a consent calendar containing two items: Resolution No. 15-2022 authorizing remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361, and Resolution No. 16-2022 authorizing a grant application to the State Water Resources Control Board for up to $1 million for the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. The vote was unanimous (21-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 15-2022 for remote meetings under AB 361 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 16-2022 authorizing grant application for up to $1 million for San Francisco Estuary Partnership (unanimous)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-013, which would allow remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The agenda also includes reports from the Board Chair and Executive Director, plus public comment and announcements. The only action item is the remote meetings resolution.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-013 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• Board Chair's Report for August 18, 2022
• Executive Director's Report for August 18, 2022

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board held a brief special meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2022-013, which authorizes remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-013 authorizing remote meetings under AB 361 (3-0)

Clipper Executive Board

The Clipper Executive Board is meeting to approve the 2022 Amended and Restated Clipper Memorandum of Understanding, which updates cost-sharing agreements for the Next Generation Clipper (C2) system. The board will also receive updates on Clipper schedule, implementation, and current operations. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Approval of 2022 Amended and Restated Clipper MOU for Next Generation Clipper (C2) system
• Update on Clipper schedule and implementation of C2 system
• Current Clipper operations and performance update
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2022 meeting

The Clipper Executive Board unanimously approved the 2022 Amended and Restated Clipper Memorandum of Understanding, which updates cost-sharing agreements for the Next Generation Clipper (C2) system. The board also approved the consent calendar, including minutes from the July 18, 2022 meeting. Two informational updates were presented on Clipper schedule/implementation and current operations/performance, with no action taken.

• Approved 2022 Amended and Restated Clipper MOU (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including July 18, 2022 minutes (9-0)

Fare Integration Task Force

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Fare Integration Task Force will meet to receive updates on the Clipper BayPass pilot program and the development of a policy proposal for no-cost or reduced-cost transfers. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting and public comment.

• Update on Clipper BayPass launch at educational institutions and affordable housing properties
• Appointment of full-time project manager for Clipper BayPass operations and evaluation
• Development of policy proposal for no-cost/reduced cost transfers
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2022 meeting

The Fare Integration Task Force approved the consent calendar, including the minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting, by a 12-0 vote with one absence. The task force also received an informational update on the Clipper BayPass pilot program and the development of a no-cost/reduced cost transfers policy proposal. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including May 16, 2022 meeting minutes (12-0, 1 absent)

ABAG San Francisco Bay Trail Steering Committee

The San Francisco Bay Trail Steering Committee will consider several approvals, including a $160,000 grant agreement for the Bay Trail SFO Gap Study, a $367,036 grant to Vallejo for the Bluff Bay Trail Project, and alignment changes at Point Pinole and in Oakland. The committee will also hear reports on the FY 2022-23 budget, Richmond's 'Be Kind' sign program, and the State Route 37 improvement project. The meeting is remote via Zoom/webcast.

• Authorization for MTC to use $160,000 donation from John and Gwen Smart Foundation for Bay Trail SFO Gap Study
• Approval of $367,036 grant to City of Vallejo for final PS&E for Vallejo Bluff Bay Trail Project
• Approval of Bay Trail alignment change at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline (East Bay Regional Park District)
• Approval of on-street Bay Trail realignment in Oakland from 8th Street to 7th Street
• Report on State Route 37 Sears Point to Mare Island Improvement Project and public access opportunities

The committee authorized a grant agreement with MTC to use a $160,000 donation for the SFO Gap Study, approved a $367,036 grant to Vallejo for trail design, and approved alignment changes at Point Pinole and in Oakland. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included reports on budget, a sign program, and State Route 37.

• Approved consent calendar including March 24, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Authorized grant agreement with MTC for $160,000 SFO Gap Study (7-0)
• Approved $367,036 grant to City of Vallejo for Vallejo Bluff Bay Trail PS&E (6-0)
• Approved East Bay Regional Park District alignment change at Point Pinole (7-0)
• Approved City of Oakland realignment from 8th to 7th Street (7-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority is meeting to handle routine administrative items: approving the June 22, 2022 meeting minutes and adopting Resolution No. 157, which provides for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No substantive policy decisions, toll changes, or project approvals are on this agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment and a chair's report also scheduled.

• Approval of June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (Item 3a, 22-1149)
• Adoption of BATA Resolution No. 157 for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361 (Item 3b, 22-1150)

The Bay Area Toll Authority met on July 27, 2022, with 14 commissioners present and 4 absent. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included approval of the June 22, 2022 meeting minutes and Resolution No. 157, allowing remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (14-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 157 for remote meetings under AB 361 (14-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority will vote on a consent calendar that includes approving meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings under AB 361, and a commercial lease extension for the FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center at 375 Beale Street, estimated at $7,953,964. The meeting is held remotely with an in-person option.

• Commercial lease extension for FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center at 375 Beale Street, Suites 200A and 300C, estimated at $7,953,964
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2022 meeting
• Resolution No. 035 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the June 27, 2022 meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361, and a commercial lease extension for FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center at 375 Beale Street. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 27, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Approved BAHA Resolution No. 035 for remote meetings under AB 361 (6-0)
• Approved commercial lease extension for 375 Beale Street Suites 200A and 300C, estimated at $7,953,964 (6-0)

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority will consider revising express lanes violation penalties to $10 for the first notice plus $20 for the second, and approving a resolution reserving up to $20 million for Contra Costa Transportation Authority's 680 FORWARD program. The board will also approve cooperative agreements for the I-80 Express Lanes project in Solano County, including a $700,000 Caltrans oversight agreement, and receive an express lanes quarterly report.

• Revision of BAIFA toll violation penalties to $10 first notice plus $20 second notice (total $30)
• Resolution reserving up to $20 million for Contra Costa Transportation Authority 680 FORWARD program
• Amendment to cooperative agreement for I-80 Express Lanes with Solano Transportation Authority
• Cooperative agreement with Caltrans for oversight of final design and right-of-way phases for I-80 Express Lanes ($700,000)
• MTC Express Lanes Quarterly Report for Q1 2022 (January-March)

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority approved two resolutions: one revising express lanes toll violation penalties to $10 for the first notice and $20 for the second, and another reserving up to $20 million for Contra Costa Transportation Authority's 680 FORWARD program, subject to conditions. The board also approved the consent calendar, including cooperative agreements for I-80 Express Lanes in Solano County. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved consent calendar including June 22 minutes, remote meetings resolution, I-80 Express Lanes cooperative agreements, and quarterly report (14-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 36 revising toll violation penalties to $10 first notice, $20 second notice (14-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 34 reserving up to $20M for 680 FORWARD program, with direction for further analysis and policy development (15-0)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) meets jointly with the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) to approve consent items, including a resolution allowing remote meetings under AB 361. The MTC will also consider consent items such as repurposing federal earmark funds, revising the Lifeline Transportation Program, and allocating $44 million in state transit funds to Sonoma County Transit and Central Contra Costa Transportation Authority. Committee reports include adopting regional applications for SB 1 competitive programs and approving the FY 2022-23 State Transit Assistance State of Good Repair project list.

• MTC Resolution No. 4535 and BAHFA Resolution No. 017: remote meetings under AB 361
• FY 2021-22 Federal Earmark Repurposing: potential FHWA repurposed earmark projects
• MTC Resolution No. 4179, Revised: Lifeline Transportation Program Cycle 4 revisions
• MTC Resolution No. 4523, Revised: $44 million TDA allocation to Sonoma County Transit and CCCTA
• MTC Resolutions Nos. 4533 and 4534: SB 1 competitive program applications

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, federal earmark repurposing, Lifeline Transportation Program revisions, and TDA fund allocations. It also adopted resolutions for the FY 2022-23 Fund Estimate and State Transit Assistance State of Good Repair project list, and approved regional applications for two Senate Bill 1 competitive programs. All votes were unanimous with 14 ayes and 4 absences.

• Adopted MTC Resolution No. 4535 for remote meetings (14-0)
• Adopted BAHFA Resolution No. 017 for remote meetings (14-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, earmark repurposing, LTP revisions, and TDA allocations (14-0)
• Adopted MTC Resolution Nos. 4504 Revised and 4532 for Fund Estimate and STA-SGR list (14-0)
• Adopted MTC Resolution Nos. 4533 and 4534 for SB 1 competitive program applications (14-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board will consider several consent calendar items, including a contract amendment for BayREN rebate services, a drought relief grant for the Petaluma River Watershed project, and EPA grant acceptance. The board will also vote on a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361 and take a position on Assembly Bill 2011, which would streamline affordable housing development on commercial sites.

• BayREN contract amendment with CLEAResult Consulting Inc. up to $250,000, total $8,075,262
• Resolution No. 14-2022 for 2021 Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Program Grant, up to $4,700,000 for Petaluma River Watershed project with Daily Acts
• EPA grant acceptance up to $750,000 for Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan implementation, plus $110,000 for Sea Grant Fellows
• Grant from Friends of the San Francisco Estuary up to $300,000 for emerging leaders
• Support if amended for AB 2011 (Wicks) on affordable housing streamlining

The ABAG Executive Board approved a 'support if amended' position on Assembly Bill 2011 (Wicks), which would streamline affordable housing development on underutilized commercial sites. The motion passed 15-2, with two members voting against. The board also unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included resolutions on remote meetings, drought relief grants, and BayREN contract amendments.

• Approved support-if-amended position on AB 2011 (Wicks) (15-2)
• Approved consent calendar unanimously (19-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 13-2022 on remote meetings under AB 361
• Authorized BayREN contract amendment with CLEAResult up to $250,000
• Adopted Resolution No. 14-2022 on drought relief grant program
• Authorized EPA grant acceptance up to $750,000 for estuary plan
• Authorized grant from Friends of SF Estuary up to $300,000

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from its June 16 meeting and adopting a resolution to continue remote meetings under state law. The board will also hear reports from its chair and executive director.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-012 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• Approval of ACFA Governing Board Minutes of June 16, 2022
• Governing Board Chair's Report for July 21, 2022
• Executive Director's Report for July 21, 2022

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board met remotely and approved the consent calendar unanimously, which included the June 16, 2022 minutes and Resolution No. 2022-012 authorizing remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after about seven minutes.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2022
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-012 on remote meetings per AB 361

Clipper Executive Board

The Clipper Executive Board will consider approving a purchase order of up to $8,000,000 for Next Generation Clipper extended-use smart cards (C2 Fare Cards) from Paragon ID. The board will also receive updates on the Clipper schedule and implementation, current operations and performance, and the ongoing Clipper card shortage. Consent calendar includes approval of June 20, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Purchase order up to $8,000,000 to Paragon ID for C2 Fare Cards (two-year term)
• Update on Clipper schedule and implementation, including equipment pilot installation
• Update on current Clipper operations and performance
• Update on Clipper card shortage due to global supply chain issues
• Approval of June 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Clipper Executive Board unanimously approved a purchase order for Next Generation Clipper extended-use smart cards, amended to not exceed $7.3 million (down from the requested $8 million). The board also approved the consent calendar, including minutes from the June 20, 2022 meeting. Information items were presented on Clipper schedule/implementation, current operations/performance, and the card shortage, but no decisions were made on those.

• Approved $7.3M purchase order for C2 fare cards from Paragon ID (unanimous, 9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous, 9-0)

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board will consider approving its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and program update, as well as a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. The board will also hear reports from member agencies, a legislative and state budget update, and an overview of the San Francisco Estuary Blueprint. Public comment is invited.

• Approval of BARC Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget & Program Update
• Resolution No. 009 providing for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Approval of June 17 BARC Governing Board minutes
• Reports from BCDC, BAAQMD, ABAG/MTC, SF Regional Water Quality Board, and State Coastal Conservancy
• San Francisco Estuary Blueprint overview presentation

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board approved its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Program Update, along with the consent calendar that included meeting minutes and a resolution for remote meetings under AB 361. The board also received updates from member agencies and reports on state legislation and the San Francisco Estuary Blueprint, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved BARC Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget (10-0, 5 absent)
• Approved consent calendar including June 17 meeting minutes and Resolution No. 009 for remote meetings (11-0, 4 absent)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee is meeting jointly with the ABAG Housing Committee to discuss updates on the BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework, including stakeholder engagement and proposed structure. The committee will also receive updates on state and federal housing policy and funding, including the FY 2022-2023 State Budget. Consent calendar items include approval of meeting minutes. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Update on BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework development
• State and federal housing policy and funding updates, including FY 2022-2023 State Budget
• Approval of ABAG Housing Committee minutes from May 12 and June 9, 2022
• Approval of BAHFA Oversight Committee minutes from June 9, 2022

The BAHFA Oversight Committee met jointly with the ABAG Housing Committee and approved its consent calendar, including the June 9, 2022 minutes, by a unanimous vote of 5-0 with two absences. The committee also received updates on the BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework and state/federal housing issues, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee consent calendar (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved BAHFA Oversight Committee minutes of June 9, 2022 (part of consent calendar)

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee and BAHFA Oversight Committee will meet jointly to receive updates on the BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework, including stakeholder engagement and proposed structure, and on state and federal housing policy and funding, including the FY 2022-2023 State Budget. The committees will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings. This is an informational and routine meeting with no major decisions expected.

• Update on BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework development
• State and federal housing policy and funding updates, including FY 2022-2023 State Budget
• Approval of ABAG Housing Committee minutes from May 12 and June 9, 2022
• Approval of BAHFA Oversight Committee minutes from June 9, 2022

The ABAG Housing Committee approved its consent calendar unanimously, which included minutes from May 12 and June 9, 2022. The committee also received updates on the BAHFA Business Plan Equity Framework and state/federal housing policy and funding, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes of May 12 and June 9, 2022 (9-0)

Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee

The Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee met remotely on July 13, 2022, to approve routine minutes and a contract amendment. The primary action was approving a $2,350,000 change order for the FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center expansion in Bakersfield with Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc. The committee also received public comment from Dupree and the North Bay Leadership Council before adjourning.

• Approval of $2,350,000 contract change order for FasTrak Bakersfield Call Center Facility Expansion with Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting
• Public comment received from Dupree and the North Bay Leadership Council

The Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes and a $2,350,000 contract change order for the FasTrak Regional Customer Service Center's Bakersfield Call Center Facility Expansion with Conduent State and Local Solutions, Inc. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comment and adjournment.

• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $2,350,000 contract change order for FasTrak call center expansion (6-0)

Programming and Allocations Committee

The Programming and Allocations Committee will vote on several funding allocations, including $44 million in state transit funds for Sonoma and Contra Costa agencies and authorization to exchange up to $50 million in federal apportionments. The committee will also consider revisions to the FY 2022-23 MTC Fund Estimate, a list of State Transit Assistance State of Good Repair projects, and adopt regional applications for two Senate Bill 1 competitive programs. Information items include the Draft 2023 Transportation Improvement Program and a Major Project Advancement Policy framework.

• Allocation of $44 million in FY 2022-23 TDA funds to Sonoma County Transit and Central Contra Costa Transportation Authority
• Authorization to exchange up to $50 million in federal apportionment balances with Regional Transportation Planning Agencies
• Adoption of regional applications for SB 1 Solution for Congested Corridors and Trade Corridor Enhancement Programs
• Revisions to MTC Resolution Nos. 4504 and 4532 for FY 2022-23 Fund Estimate and STA-SGR project list
• Draft 2023 Transportation Improvement Program released for public comment until August 3, 2022

The Programming and Allocations Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included items such as the June 8 meeting minutes, federal earmark repurposing, and allocations for transit operations. The committee also unanimously approved referrals to the full Commission for revisions to the FY 2022-23 MTC Fund Estimate and the State Transit Assistance State of Good Repair project list, as well as for the regional program of applications for two Senate Bill 1 competitive programs. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and referrals.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (6-0)
• Approved referral of MTC Resolution Nos. 4504 Revised and 4532 to Commission (6-0)
• Approved referral of MTC Resolution Nos. 4533 and 4534 to Commission (6-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will consider approving several contracts and agreements, including a $2.45 million copy/print services contract and a $274,973 conservation area refresh contract. The committee will also receive an update on the Small Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs. The meeting is largely routine administrative approvals.

• Contract with Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC for Priority Conservation Area Refresh ($274,973)
• Funding agreement amendment with Bay Conservation and Development Commission for regional planning and resilience ($453,020)
• Contract with Ace-Up, Inc for leadership coaching and development ($350,000)
• Purchase orders and contracts with Canon Financial Services, Inc. and Canon Solutions America, Inc. for copy/print/scan/plot services ($2,449,425)
• Update on Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program performance

The Administration Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes and four contracts/funding agreements. These actions were approved without discussion or amendment. The committee also received an informational update on the Small Business Enterprise and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs.

• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $274,973 contract with Wallace Roberts & Todd for Priority Conservation Area Refresh (6-0)
• Approved $453,020 funding agreement amendment with Bay Conservation and Development Commission (6-0)
• Approved $350,000 contract with Ace-Up, Inc for leadership coaching (6-0)
• Approved $2,449,425 purchase orders with Canon Financial Services and Canon Solutions America for copy/print services (6-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee is meeting jointly with the MTC Planning Committee to consider several items, including the adoption of the Regional Active Transportation Network and MTC Resolution No. 4530 on Transit-Oriented Communities policy. The committee will also approve consent calendar items, including minutes and two $50,000 amendments to the Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement Program. Public comment is invited.

• Adoption of Regional Active Transportation Network
• MTC Resolution No. 4530: Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy
• Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement Program amendment: Lotus Water ($50,000)
• Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement Program amendment: Woodard and Curran ($50,000)
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2022 meetings

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its consent calendar, including meeting minutes and two $50,000 grants for disadvantaged community and tribal involvement programs. The MTC Planning Committee's Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy was deferred to the September 9, 2022 joint meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including June 10, 2022 minutes (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 grant to Lotus Water for Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement Program
• Approved $50,000 grant to Woodard and Curran for Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement Program
• Deferred Transit-Oriented Communities Policy (Resolution 4530) to September 9, 2022

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board is holding a special remote meeting on July 8, 2022. The main action item is adopting Resolution No. 2022-011 to continue remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361 due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda also includes routine reports from the chair and executive director, plus public comment and announcements.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-011 regarding remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Chair's Report for July 8, 2022 (Item 4.a)
• Executive Director's Report for July 8, 2022 (Item 5.a)

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board held a special meeting and adopted Resolution No. 2022-011, which allows remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The resolution passed unanimously with all three members voting in favor. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-011 on remote meetings (3-0)

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board is holding a special remote meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 12-2022, which would allow continued remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361 due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The board will also hear reports from the President and Executive Director. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 12-2022 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• President's Report for July 8, 2022
• Executive Director's Report for July 8, 2022

The ABAG Executive Board held a special meeting on July 8, 2022, and adopted Resolution No. 12-2022 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361. The motion passed unanimously with 20 ayes and 13 absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after about 11 minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 12-2022 on remote meetings under AB 361 (20-0, 13 absent)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 state budget, focusing on transportation, housing, and climate adaptation. They will also hear reports on the 2022 Washington, D.C. advocacy trip and recent federal legislative developments. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an appointment to the MTC Policy Advisory Council.

• Approval of June 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Appointment to 2022-2025 MTC Policy Advisory Council (Resolution No. 3931, Revised)
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 State Budget Update with focus on transportation, housing, climate adaptation
• Report on MTC/ABAG's 2022 Washington, D.C. Advocacy Trip
• Washington D.C. Legislative Update from Summit Strategies

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee met remotely and unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included approval of the June 10, 2022 meeting minutes and MTC Resolution No. 3931, Revised, appointing a member to the 2022-2025 MTC Policy Advisory Council. The committee also received informational updates on the state budget, the Washington D.C. advocacy trip, and federal legislative developments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (13-0)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2022 meeting
• Approved MTC Resolution No. 3931, Revised - Policy Advisory Council appointment

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee will consider adopting the Regional Active Transportation Network and the Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 10, 2022 meeting and two $50,000 amendments to the Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement Program. Public comment is invited via Zoom or email.

• Adoption of Regional Active Transportation Network (Item 5a)
• Adoption of MTC Resolution No. 4530: Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy (Item 5b)
• Amendment to Lotus Water for Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement Program ($50,000) (Item 3b)
• Amendment to Woodard and Curran for Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Involvement Program ($50,000) (Item 3c)
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 10, 2022 (Items 3a, 4a)

The committee unanimously approved the Regional Active Transportation Network and the consent calendar. The Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy (MTC Resolution No. 4530) was deferred to the September 9, 2022 meeting after public comment. Two ABAG contract amendments were approved on the consent calendar.

• Approved Regional Active Transportation Network (6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved MTC Planning Committee consent calendar including June 10, 2022 minutes (6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved ABAG consent calendar including June 10, 2022 minutes and two $50,000 contract amendments
• Deferred Transit-Oriented Communities Policy to September 9, 2022

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is meeting to approve a consent calendar of contracts and purchase orders, including an $8 million purchase of Next Generation Clipper smart cards, a $3.35 million Salesforce integration contract, and several amendments for Clipper system services. The committee will also receive an informational overview of the One Bay Area Grant 3 regional operations programs. All items are up for committee approval or discussion.

• Purchase order for Next Generation Clipper extended-use smart cards from Paragon ID ($8,000,000)
• Purchase order for Salesforce integration and administration services from Slalom, LLC ($3,348,800)
• Contract for Regional Wayfinding Project design and implementation planning from Applied Wayfinding, Inc. ($6,000,000)
• Contract amendment for eligibility verifier services for Bay Area Toll Authority means-based payment pilot from Cubic Transportation Systems ($800,000)
• Approval of PASS project awards and consultant contracts (DKS Associates $223,000; Iteris $404,700; Kimley-Horn $333,800; TJKM $332,300)

The Operations Committee unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included a $3.35M Salesforce integration purchase order, several contract amendments for the Next Generation Clipper system totaling over $4.4M, an $8M purchase order for Clipper smart cards, $1.29M in arterial synchronization contracts, a $6M regional wayfinding contract, and the 2022 Clipper MOU. The committee also received an informational overview of the One Bay Area Grant 3 regional operations programs. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $3,348,800 purchase order for Salesforce integration services (6-0)
• Approved $800,000 contract amendment for eligibility verifier services (6-0)
• Approved $1,100,000 contract amendment for Next Gen Clipper deployment support (6-0)
• Approved $996,060 contract amendment for Next Gen Clipper customer service center (6-0)
• Approved $1,500,000 change order for Next Gen Clipper system integrator (6-0)
• Approved $8,000,000 purchase order for Clipper extended-use smart cards (6-0)
• Approved $1,293,800 in PASS project awards and consultant contracts (6-0)
• Approved $6,000,000 regional wayfinding project contract (6-0)

Clipper Executive Board

The Clipper Executive Board will consider approving several contract amendments and a change order totaling over $4.5 million to support the Next Generation Clipper system, as well as the two-year budget and work plan. They will also receive updates on implementation, operations, customer research, and a revised memorandum of understanding.

• Contract amendment with Jacobs Engineering, Inc. for $1,100,000 for on-call consultant assistance
• Contract amendment with WSP USA Services, Inc. for $996,060 for Customer Service Center design and development
• Change order with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. for $1,500,000 for implementation support
• Approval of Clipper Two Year Budget and Work Plan for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24
• Information item on 2022 Amended and Restated Clipper Memorandum of Understanding

Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority is deciding on its FY 2022-23 operating and capital budgets, a contract amendment for an Express Lanes program advisor, purchase orders for network and telecom services, and changes to its toll facility ordinance. It will also consider approving a means-based toll discount pilot for I-880 Express Lanes and receive an update on proposed toll violation penalty reductions.

• Contract amendment for Express Lanes Program Advisor WSP, Inc. ($1,800,000)
• Purchase orders for network consulting (SSP Data, $640,000) and telecom services (AT&T, $205,000)
• Approval of BAIFA Resolution No. 31 for FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Toll Facility Ordinance amendment to enable tolling pilots and adjust violation penalties
• I-880 Express Lanes means-based toll discount pilot approval

The Bay Area Infrastructure Financing Authority approved its FY 2022-23 operating and capital budgets, a toll facility ordinance amendment, and a means-based toll discount pilot for I-880 Express Lanes. It also approved purchase orders for express lanes network services and a contract amendment for an express lanes program advisor. All votes were unanimous among those present, with some commissioners absent or recused.

• Approved FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets (15-0)
• Approved Toll Facility Ordinance Amendment enabling tolling pilots and penalty changes (16-0)
• Approved I-880 Express Lanes Means-Based Toll Discount Pilot (16-0)
• Approved purchase orders for SSP Data ($640,000) and AT&T ($205,000) for express lanes network services (14-0)
• Approved contract amendment with WSP, Inc. for Express Lanes Program Advisor ($1,800,000) (14-0)
• Approved minutes of May 25, 2022 meeting (15-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 33 for remote meetings under AB 361 (15-0)

Bay Area Headquarters Authority

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority is meeting to approve its FY 2022-23 operating and capital budgets via Resolution No. 33. The consent calendar includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a resolution for remote meetings, and a $2,070,000 contract amendment for property management services with Cushman & Wakefield. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of BAHA Resolution No. 33 for FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Contract amendment with Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. for property management services ($2,070,000)
• Approval of May 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• BAHA Resolution No. 034 providing for remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

The Bay Area Headquarters Authority unanimously approved its FY 2022-23 operating and capital budgets via Resolution No. 33. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes, a remote-meeting resolution, and a $2,070,000 contract amendment for property management services with Cushman & Wakefield. All votes were 6-0.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 operating and capital budgets (Resolution No. 33) (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 25, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 034 for remote meetings under AB 361 (6-0)
• Approved $2,070,000 contract amendment with Cushman & Wakefield for property management (6-0)

Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways

The Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (SAFE) will consider approving Resolution No. 69, which authorizes the FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets. The operating budget includes $21.3 million in revenue and $21.8 million in expenses, with a projected $507,000 deficit to be covered by reserves. The capital budget proposes no new projects. The board will also approve minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting and hear the chair's report.

• SAFE Resolution No. 69: FY 2022-23 operating budget with $21.3M revenue and $21.8M expense, $507K deficit covered by reserves
• SAFE Capital Budget for FY 2022-23 proposes no new projects
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2021 meeting
• Chair's report by Alfredo Pedroza
• Operations Committee report by Dutra-Vernaci

Bay Area Toll Authority

The Bay Area Toll Authority will consider approving its FY 2022-23 operating and capital budgets, along with routine consent items including meeting minutes and a resolution on remote meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget vote as the main substantive item.

• BATA Resolution No. 154 - FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Approval of May 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• BATA Resolution No. 156 - remote meetings under AB 361
• Public comment submitted by Richmond and Marin Coalition for Transportation Justice

The Bay Area Toll Authority unanimously approved its FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets via Resolution No. 154, with 16 ayes and 2 absences. The consent calendar, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution for remote meetings under AB 361, was also unanimously approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a chair's report and public comment.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budgets (Resolution No. 154) (16-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of May 25, 2022 meeting (consent calendar, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 156 for remote meetings under AB 361 (consent calendar, unanimous)

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority is holding a special meeting to consider several key actions, including adopting its Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget with a $20 million state grant, creating an affiliated nonprofit to receive funds, establishing a Welfare Tax Exemption Preservation Program, and directing staff on next steps for a potential regional affordable housing bond for the November 2024 ballot. The board will also hear reports from the chair, executive director, and oversight committee, and approve minutes and a resolution on remote meetings.

• Adoption of FY2022-2023 budget including $20 million State Grant (Resolution No. 12)
• Creation of affiliated nonprofit public benefit corporation (Resolution No. 15)
• Creation of Welfare Tax Exemption Preservation Program (Resolution No. 16)
• Direction on regional affordable housing bond for November 2024 ballot
• Approval of minutes and remote meeting resolution (Resolution No. 14)

ABAG General Assembly

The ABAG General Assembly is holding a conference focused on supporting local governments in building affordable housing. The meeting includes presentations on technical assistance for local planning and discussions regarding a potential 2024 regional housing ballot measure.

• Technical assistance for local planning fact sheet presentation
• Discussion of Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) regional resources
• Listening session on a potential 2024 Regional Housing Ballot Measure
• Summary of Local Government Services Programs

The ABAG General Assembly met remotely on June 17, 2022, and held a conference on affordable housing, including a listening session on a potential 2024 regional housing ballot measure. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational and adjourned at about 10:59 a.m.

ABAG General Assembly

The ABAG General Assembly will hold a business meeting to consider adopting the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 operating budget and work program, along with approving minutes from the June 25, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes reports from the President and Executive Director, and public comment. The budget adoption is the main substantive action item.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 08-2022 approving the proposed FY 2022-23 ABAG Operating Budget and Work Program
• Approval of ABAG General Assembly Business Meeting and Webinar Minutes of June 25, 2021
• President's Report for June 17, 2022
• Executive Director's Report for June 17, 2022, including Technical Assistance Portal presentation

The ABAG General Assembly approved the minutes of the June 25, 2021 meeting and adopted Resolution No. 08-2022, approving the FY 2022-23 operating budget and work program. The County Delegates approved both items unanimously, while the City/Town Delegates approved the budget with one nay vote (Testa) and the minutes with one recusal (Thier) and several abstentions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 25, 2021 meeting minutes (County vote unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2021 meeting minutes (City/Town vote, 1 recusal, 10 abstentions)
• Adopted Resolution No. 08-2022, FY 2022-23 ABAG Operating Budget and Work Program (County vote unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 08-2022, FY 2022-23 ABAG Operating Budget and Work Program (City/Town vote, 1 nay)

Bay Area Regional Collaborative

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board is meeting remotely to handle routine administrative items: approving the minutes from the May 20, 2022 meeting and a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of May 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution No. 008 providing for remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative Governing Board met remotely on June 17, 2022, and approved the consent calendar unanimously, which included the May 20, 2022 meeting minutes and Resolution No. 008 providing for remote meetings under AB 361. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m.

• Approved consent calendar including May 20, 2022 minutes (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 008 for remote meetings under AB 361 (10-0)

ABAG ACFA Governing Board

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from May 19, 2022, and adopt Resolution No. 2022-010, which would allow remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361 due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda also includes reports from the chair and executive director, plus public comment. No major policy or funding decisions are listed.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-010 regarding remote meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
• Approval of ACFA Governing Board minutes from May 19, 2022
• Chair's report for June 16, 2022
• Executive Director's report for June 16, 2022

The ABAG ACFA Governing Board held a special meeting on June 16, 2022, and approved the consent calendar unanimously (3-0). This included approval of the May 19, 2022 minutes and adoption of Resolution No. 2022-010 regarding remote meetings under Assembly Bill 361. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar (3-0)
• Approved ACFA Governing Board minutes of May 19, 2022
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-010 on remote meetings pursuant to AB 361

ABAG Executive Board

The ABAG Executive Board is meeting to discuss next steps for a regional affordable housing bond on the November 2024 ballot. The board will also consider a contract amendment for agency website support services and review legislative items regarding affordable housing development.

• Contract amendment with Peak Digital, LLC for website support services in the amount of $180,000
• Discussion on timeline and next steps for a regional affordable housing bond for the November 2024 ballot
• Review of Assembly Bill 2011 (Wicks) regarding affordable housing development on commercial sites
• Adoption of Resolution No. 11-2022 regarding remote meetings pursuant to AB 361
• Ratification of appointments to the Regional Planning Committee and Housing Committee

The ABAG Executive Board approved assigning the ABAG Housing Committee to collaborate with the BAHFA Oversight Committee on preparatory work for a potential regional housing revenue measure in 2024. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included contract amendments and adoption of a remote meetings resolution. Action on Assembly Bill 2011 was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved assigning ABAG Housing Committee to collaborate with BAHFA Oversight Committee on 2024 housing measure prep (20-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, remote meetings resolution, and $180,000 website support contract (17-0)
• Deferred action on Assembly Bill 2011 (Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act) to next meeting

ABAG Finance Committee

The ABAG Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to approve the minutes from May 19, 2022, and to review an unaudited report on ABAG investments for the period ending February 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of ABAG Finance Committee minutes from May 19, 2022
• Report on ABAG investments for period ended February 2022 (unaudited)

The ABAG Finance Committee met on June 16, 2022, and approved the consent calendar, which included the May 19, 2022 meeting minutes and an unaudited report on ABAG investments for February 2022. The motion passed unanimously with 4 ayes and 1 absence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including May 19, 2022 minutes and investment report (4-0, 1 absent)

Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on state and federal legislation. Key items include potential regional revenue options for housing and transportation, a state bill on toll penalties, and an affordable housing streamlining bill. The committee will also receive updates on the state budget and federal legislative developments.

• AB 2594 (Ting): Toll penalties and payment options — support if amended
• Potential regional revenue options for housing and transportation, including a housing bond
• AB 2011 (Wicks): Affordable Housing and High Road Act of 2022 — support if amended
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 State Budget Update
• Washington D.C. legislative update

The Joint MTC ABAG Legislation Committee approved forwarding potential regional revenue options for housing and transportation to the ABAG Executive Board, MTC Commission, and Bay Area Housing Finance Authority. It also adopted a support-if-amended position on Assembly Bill 2594 (toll penalties) and forwarded AB 2011 (affordable housing) without a recommendation. The consent calendar, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a legislative history report, was approved.

• Approved forwarding regional revenue options for housing and transportation to ABAG Executive Board, MTC Commission, and BAHFA (10-0, 7 absent)
• Adopted support-if-amended position on AB 2594 (Ting) on toll penalties and payment options (12-0, 5 absent)
• Forwarded AB 2011 (Wicks) on affordable housing to ABAG Executive Board and MTC Commission without a recommendation
• Approved consent calendar including May 13, 2022 meeting minutes and legislative history (13-0, 4 absent)

Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee

The joint MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes, ratify a BCDC appointment, and hear an informational presentation on the future of Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs), including a grant-funded effort to make the region's conservation planning more data-driven by late 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with the PCA discussion being the only substantive item.

• Approval of ABAG Administrative Committee minutes from May 13, 2022 meeting
• Ratification of appointment to San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
• Information item: Exploring the Future of Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs), including grant funding from California Department of Conservation

The joint MTC Planning Committee and ABAG Administrative Committee meeting was largely procedural. The MTC Planning Committee approved its consent calendar, which included approval of the May 13, 2022 meeting minutes. The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its own consent calendar, including approval of its May 13, 2022 minutes and ratification of an appointment to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. An informational item on Priority Conservation Areas was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved MTC Planning Committee consent calendar (5-0, 3 absent)
• Approved MTC Planning Committee minutes of May 13, 2022 (part of consent calendar)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee consent calendar (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved ABAG Administrative Committee minutes of May 13, 2022 (part of consent calendar)
• Ratified appointment to San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (part of ABAG consent calendar)

Operations Committee

The committee is reviewing the FY 2022-23 SAFE operating and capital budgets for referral to the SAFE Authority. The agenda also includes several contract amendments and purchase orders related to Salesforce licenses, the Bay Trail, Clipper network services, and customer service centers.

• Approval of SAFE FY 2022-23 Operating Budget ($21.8 million expense)
• Salesforce Licenses purchase order amendment with Carahsoft Technology Corp ($339,500)
• Bay Trail Gap Closure Implementation Plan contract with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. ($250,000)
• Clipper Network Services purchase order with AT&T ($400,000)
• Clipper In-Person Customer Service Center amendments for TTEC ($485,000), Nematode ($300,000), and AC Transit ($250,000)

The Operations Committee approved the consent calendar and forwarded SAFE Resolution No. 69, the FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budget, to the SAFE Authority for approval. The SAFE operating budget includes $21.3 million in revenue and $21.8 million in expenses, with a projected $507,000 deficit covered by reserves. No new capital projects are proposed. The committee also approved several contracts and purchase orders as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved consent calendar including Salesforce licenses amendment ($339,500) (5-0)
• Approved Bay Trail Gap Closure Implementation Plan contract with Alta Planning + Design ($250,000) (5-0)
• Approved Clipper network services purchase order with AT&T ($400,000) (5-0)
• Approved Clipper in-person customer service center contract amendments (TTEC $485,000, Nematode $300,000, AC Transit $250,000) (5-0)
• Approved forwarding SAFE Resolution No. 69 FY 2022-23 budget to SAFE Authority (5-0)

ABAG Administrative Committee

The ABAG Administrative Committee, meeting jointly with the MTC Planning Committee, will consider routine approvals including meeting minutes and a Bay Conservation and Development Commission appointment, and receive an informational presentation on the future of Priority Conservation Areas, including a grant-funded effort to make the region's conservation planning more data-driven by late 2023.

• Approval of May 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Ratification of appointment to San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
• Information item: Exploring the Future of Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs)
• Grant funding from California Department of Conservation for PCA refresh

The ABAG Administrative Committee approved its consent calendar, which included the May 13, 2022 meeting minutes and ratification of an appointment to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The committee also received an informational report on the Priority Conservation Areas (PCA) refresh effort, funded by a California Department of Conservation grant, with recommendations expected by late 2023. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including May 13, 2022 minutes and BCDC appointment ratification (9-0)
• Received informational report on PCA refresh effort

ABAG Housing Committee

The ABAG Housing Committee and BAHFA Oversight Committee are meeting jointly to act on several items, including adopting the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority's FY 2022-2023 budget with a $20 million state grant, creating an affiliated nonprofit corporation, and establishing a Welfare Tax Exemption Preservation Program. The committee will also hear a presentation on BayREN energy efficiency programs and approve minutes from the May 12, 2022 meetings.

• Adoption of BAHFA Resolution No. 12 approving FY 2022-2023 Budget including $20 million State Grant
• Adoption of Resolution No. 15 creating an affiliated California nonprofit public benefit corporation for BAHFA
• Adoption of Resolution No. 16 creating a Welfare Tax Exemption Preservation Program to assist housing developers
• Presentation on BayREN programs and opportunities for collaboration with BAHFA
• Approval of ABAG Housing Committee and BAHFA Oversight Committee minutes from May 12, 2022

The ABAG Housing Committee met jointly with the BAHFA Oversight Committee but lacked a quorum (5 of 10 members present). No formal votes were taken on the agenda items, including the BAHFA FY 2022-2023 budget, creation of a nonprofit corporation, and the Welfare Tax Exemption Preservation Program. The meeting was informational and procedural only.

• No quorum present; no formal action taken on any agenda item
• BAHFA FY 2022-2023 budget (Resolution No. 12) not voted on
• Creation of nonprofit public benefit corporation (Resolution No. 15) not voted on
• Welfare Tax Exemption Preservation Program (Resolution No. 16) not voted on
• Consent calendar items (minutes approvals) not acted upon

Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Oversight Committee

The BAHFA Oversight Committee is holding a joint meeting with the ABAG Housing Committee. The committee will consider adopting the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget, which includes a $20 million state grant, and establishing a welfare tax exemption preservation program.

• Adoption of FY 2022-2023 Budget including a $20 million State Grant
• Creation of an affiliated nonprofit public benefit corporation to receive funds
• Creation of a Welfare Tax Exemption Preservation Program for affordable housing
• Review of Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) energy efficiency programs
• Approval of May 12, 2022, meeting minutes

The BAHFA Oversight Committee unanimously recommended adoption of three resolutions: the FY 2022-2023 budget including a $20 million state grant, creation of an affiliated nonprofit public benefit corporation, and a Welfare Tax Exemption Preservation Program to assist affordable housing developers. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent. The committee also approved its consent calendar and heard a presentation on BayREN energy programs.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution No. 12 approving FY 2022-2023 budget including $20M state grant (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution No. 15 creating affiliated nonprofit public benefit corporation (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution No. 16 creating Welfare Tax Exemption Preservation Program (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of May 12, 2022 (4-0)

Policy Advisory Council

The Policy Advisory Council, which advises the Metropolitan Transportation Commission on Bay Area transportation policy, is meeting remotely. The agenda includes informational updates and discussions on a draft Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy, the Active Transportation Network and Five-Year Implementation Plan, and potential regional revenue options for housing and transportation. The council will also approve the minutes from its May 11, 2022 meeting and hear subcommittee and staff reports.

• Discussion of draft Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy and comments from the Joint MTC Planning Committee with the ABAG Administrative Committee
• Update on the Active Transportation Network and Five-Year Implementation Plan
• Overview of potential regional revenue options for housing and transportation, including a request to assign oversight to MTC, Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA), and ABAG committees
• Approval of the May 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Reports from the Equity & Access and Fare Coordination and Integration subcommittees

The Policy Advisory Council approved the May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (23-1) and passed two motions. It recommended that MTC plans provide universal design and access aligned with the ADA (21-0). It also supported a staff recommendation to direct work on a regional housing measure for the November 2024 ballot and to pursue state legislation for a future transportation measure (20-2). Other items were informational only.

• Approved May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (23-1)
• Motioned to Commission that MTC plans provide universal design and access aligned with ADA (21-0)
• Supported staff recommendation for regional housing measure on Nov 2024 ballot and state legislation for transportation measure (20-2)

Network Management Business Case Advisory Group

The Network Management Business Case Advisory Group is meeting to receive information on business case evaluation methodologies and models. The group will also review draft criteria and processes for evaluating Regional Network Management alternatives.

• Approval of May 2, 2022, meeting minutes
• Presentation on business case evaluation methodology and models
• Presentation on draft evaluation criteria and process for Regional Network Management

The Network Management Business Case Advisory Group unanimously approved the minutes of its May 2, 2022 meeting. The group received informational presentations on the business case evaluation methodology and models, and on draft evaluation criteria and process. No substantive decisions were made on these items; they were for information only.

• Approved May 2, 2022 meeting minutes (13-0)

Budget Study Session of MTC, MTC SAFE, BATA, BAHA, BAIFA

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and its affiliated agencies (MTC SAFE, BATA, BAHA, BAIFA) are holding a budget study session to review the draft Fiscal Year 2022-23 agency budgets. The agenda includes a presentation on the draft budgets, followed by public comment. No votes or decisions are listed; the item is for information only.

• Fiscal Year 2022-23 agency budget overview (item 22-0927, information only)
• Remote meeting via Zoom and in-person option at 375 Beale Street, San Francisco
• Public comment accepted by email, phone, or Zoom