Board of Directors - Regular Meeting Meeting Summaries

What happened AC Transit Board of Directors' 2026-01-28 meeting centered on Consider receiving an overview of staff’s proposed FY 2026-27 Budget Guidelines, along with a report out from the... and Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 201 - Anti-Bullying and Prevention of Abusive Conduct. Staff Contact:..., with additional discussion on Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 218 - Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence. Staff Contact: James.... - 26-079 Consider receiving an overview of staff’s proposed FY 2026-27 Budget Guidelines, along with a report out from the...: The item focused on Consider receiving an overview of staff’s proposed FY 2026-27 Budget Guidelines, along with a report out from the.... - 26-008 Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 201 - Anti-Bullying and Prevention of Abusive Conduct. Staff Contact:...: The item focused on Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 201 - Anti-Bullying and Prevention of Abusive Conduct. Staff Contact:.... - 26-007 Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 218 - Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence. Staff Contact: James...: The item focused on Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 218 - Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence. Staff Contact: James.... - 26-088 Consider the adoption of Resolution 26-001 confirming the approval of a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement...: The item focused on Consider the adoption of Resolution 26-001 confirming the approval of a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement.... - 26-061 General Manager’s Report for January 28, 2026 Staff Contact: Salvador Llamas Chief Executive Officer / General Manager: The item focused on General Manager’s Report for January 28, 2026 Staff Contact: Salvador Llamas Chief Executive Officer / General Manager. Key decisions - 26-079 Consider receiving an overview of staff’s proposed FY 2026-27 Budget Guidelines, along with a report out from the..., 26-008 Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 201 - Anti-Bullying and Prevention of Abusive Conduct. Staff Contact:..., and 26-007 Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 218 - Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence. Staff Contact: James... were approved. - 26-088 Consider the adoption of Resolution 26-001 confirming the approval of a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement... was adopted. - 26-061 General Manager’s Report for January 28, 2026 Staff Contact: Salvador Llamas Chief Executive Officer / General Manager was discussed. What matters to the public - 26-079 Consider receiving an overview of staff’s proposed FY 2026-27 Budget Guidelines, along with a report out from the... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items. - 26-008 Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 201 - Anti-Bullying and Prevention of Abusive Conduct. Staff Contact:... mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-007 Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 218 - Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence. Staff Contact: James... mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 26-088 Consider the adoption of Resolution 26-001 confirming the approval of a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What happened AC Transit Board of Directors' 2026-01-14 meeting centered on Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute an agreement for outside legal services with Orrick Herrington &... and Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into a three-year contract for an Enterprise Agreement (EA) for..., with additional discussion on Consider the adoption of Board Policy 455 - Media and Public Statement Policy. [Requested by President Shaw -.... - 26-002 Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute an agreement for outside legal services with Orrick Herrington &...: The item focused on Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute an agreement for outside legal services with Orrick Herrington &.... - 26-073 Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into a three-year contract for an Enterprise Agreement (EA) for...: The item focused on Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into a three-year contract for an Enterprise Agreement (EA) for.... - 25-525 Consider the adoption of Board Policy 455 - Media and Public Statement Policy. [Requested by President Shaw -...: The item focused on Consider the adoption of Board Policy 455 - Media and Public Statement Policy. [Requested by President Shaw -.... - 24-384 Consider approving the proposed final draft of an updated Board Policy 545 - Service Standards. [Continued from the...: The item focused on Consider approving the proposed final draft of an updated Board Policy 545 - Service Standards. [Continued from the.... - 26-064 Consider approving the ninth amendment to the District Secretary’s employment agreement and the first amendment to...: The item focused on Consider approving the ninth amendment to the District Secretary’s employment agreement and the first amendment to.... Key decisions - 26-002 Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute an agreement for outside legal services with Orrick Herrington &..., 26-073 Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into a three-year contract for an Enterprise Agreement (EA) for..., and 26-064 Consider approving the ninth amendment to the District Secretary’s employment agreement and the first amendment to... were approved. - 24-384 Consider approving the proposed final draft of an updated Board Policy 545 - Service Standards. [Continued from the... was adopted. - Final action was unclear for 25-525 Consider the adoption of Board Policy 455 - Media and Public Statement Policy. [Requested by President Shaw -.... What matters to the public - 26-002 Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute an agreement for outside legal services with Orrick Herrington &... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 26-073 Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into a three-year contract for an Enterprise Agreement (EA) for... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward. - 25-525 Consider the adoption of Board Policy 455 - Media and Public Statement Policy. [Requested by President Shaw -... mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. - 24-384 Consider approving the proposed final draft of an updated Board Policy 545 - Service Standards. [Continued from the... mattered because it sets direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions. Next steps - No concrete follow-up step was clearly identified in the available record.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-12-10. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on infrastructure and capital projects, consider approving amendments to board policy no. 451 - advertising on district property., and consider approving minor amendments to board policy 650 - access to public records requests and fees.. - Public comment: No public comment was offered. Key Decisions - Consider approving minor amendments to Board Policy 314 - Capital Plan and Projects Policy. - Consider approving amendments to Board Policy No. 451 - Advertising on District Property. - Consider approving minor amendments to Board Policy 650 - Access to Public Records Requests and Fees. - Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 546 - Standards for Operation of Supplementary Service. - (Verbal) Presenter: President Shaw President Shaw announced that Directors Silva, Young and Vice President McCalley were appointed to the Nominating Committee for the selection of the Board President and Vice President for 2026. - Staff Contact: Linda Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 25-015v The Agenda Planning Request Forms submitted by President Shaw and Director Syed were accepted. - 3 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - Infrastructure and capital-project actions can affect public facilities, maintenance priorities, and neighborhood conditions. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. Topics Discussed - Staff Contact: Damien Charléty, Executive Officer, AC Transit Employees’ Retirement Plan 25-545 MOTION: McCALLEY/YOUNG to approve the Semi-Annual Retirement Board Report. - MOTION: SHAW/YOUNG to approve an update to Board Policy 456, Social Media Use Policy. What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-11-19. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on infrastructure and capital projects, contracts and agreements, and budget, fees, or fiscal policy. Key Decisions - Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute an amendment to Contract 2022-10480 with Herrig & Vogt, LLP, adding $850,000 to the contract and to continue the term to December 31, 2026, for legal services related to disputes arising out of the construction of the East Bay Bus Rapid Transit... - Consider approving a three-year contract award to Immersed Technologies, Inc. - Consider approving the proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Budget Development Process Calendar. - Consider the adoption of Resolution No. 25-041 approving the new classification of Director of Regulatory Programs. - MOTION: YOUNG/SHAW to adopt Resolution No. 25-041 approving the new classification of Director of Regulatory Programs. - Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer 25-534 MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY receive the Quarterly budget update and grant activity for the period of July 2025 through the end of September 2025 of FY 2025-26. - 8 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 1 informational item is noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - Infrastructure and capital-project actions can affect public facilities, maintenance priorities, and neighborhood conditions. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. Topics Discussed - CLOSED SESSION/REPORT OUT General Counsel Aimee Steele reported out on the following: MOTION: SYED/McCALLEY to approve settlement in the amount of $175,000 in the matter of Castaneda v. What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-10-22. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on infrastructure and capital projects, resolutions and council actions, and consider approving minor amendments to board policy 421 - customer contact policy.. - Public comment: Public Comment: Brian Culbertson supported the youth program proposal and referenced San Francisco’s SFMTA free youth rides and suggested AC Transit implement a similar Page 1 of 10 Key Decisions - Consider approving minor amendments to Board Policy 314 - Capital Plan and Projects Policy. - MOTION: McCALLEY/SHAW to continue Board Policy 314 to a future meeting and direct staff to define parameters with respect to the General Manager's authority to make changes in the funding of projects that are approved on the Capital Improvement Plan. - Consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-037 authorizing the General Manager, or his designee, to file and execute documents for an application for funding assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and committing any necessary match funds and stating assurance to complete the purchase... - Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer 25-504 MOTION: McCALLEY/SILVA to adopt Resolution No. 25-037 authorizing the General Manager, or his designee, to file and execute documents for an application for funding assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and... - Consider adopting Resolution No. 25-036 approving the restructuring of the Board’s Inter-agency Liaison Committees (ILCs), including the following actions: - Dissolve the City of Richmond and City of San Leandro ILCs, 25-425 Page 5 of 10. - The reference to four meetings was part of the former parameters for ILCs document and was therefore excluded from the reported motion.] MOTION: McCALLEY/SHAW to adopt Resolution No. 25-036 approving the restructuring of the Board’s Inter-agency... vote: SHAW, McCALLEY, WALSH, SYED, SILVA. - 5 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - Infrastructure and capital-project actions can affect public facilities, maintenance priorities, and neighborhood conditions. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - Steele, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer 25-516 MOTION: McCALLEY/SILVA to approve the award of contracts for outside legal services to the firms recommended in this staff report. - MOTION: McCALLEY/SILVA to receive an update on the status of filling the Ward 1 seat on the Board of Directors. What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-10-08. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on resolutions and council actions, appointments, commissions, or committees, and consider authorizing the general counsel to attend the transportation research board (trb) annual meeting on january 11 - 15, 2026 in washington d.c.. - Public comment: There was no public comment offered. Key Decisions - MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY to receive review of Board Policy 125 - Health and Welfare Benefits for Retired Elected Officials and adopt Resolution No. 25-035 terminating health and welfare benefits for retired elected officials, excluding those already receiving benefits, and amending Board Policy... - Staff Contact: Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering 25-486 MOTION: McCALLEY/YOUNG to receive the General Manager’s Access Committee minutes of July 8, 2025. - Consider authorizing the General Counsel to attend the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting on January 11 - 15, 2026 in Washington D.C. - Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer 25-469 MOTION: McCALLEY/YOUNG to receive the Semi-Annual Employee and Non-Employee Out-of-State Travel Report for the second half of FY 2024-25. - MOTION: YOUNG/SHAW to receive a report on a plan for determining future fare increases. - MOTION: McCALLEY/WALSH to receive a presentation on the effectiveness of the District’s Wellness Program and direct staff to present the report annually. - 1 routine procedural action was detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. Topics Discussed - MOTION: WALSH/SHAW to approve as recommended with direction to the General Counsel to provide a report to the Board upon return from the trip similar to those required of Board members. - MOTION: YOUNG/SHAW to an update on the status of filling the Ward 1 seat on the Board of Directors. What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-09-24. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on contracts and agreements, budget, fees, or fiscal policy, and staff addressed comments from the board and advised that a purchase order would need to be issued by december 31, 2025 to receive funding for the purchase.. Key Decisions - Public Comment: LaTrina Meredith, President of ATU Local 192 commented on the uniform contract and expressed concern about the time frame it takes to receive the uniform once an order has been placed. - MOTION: SYED/McCALLEY to authorize the General Manager, or his designee, to execute documents through OMNIA Partners, Public Sector, a national cooperative purchasing organization, as modified with a one-year agreement with two (2) option years with Service Wear Apparel (approved with... - Consider authorizing the General Manager, or his designee, to execute documents through the State of Washington Transit Bus Cooperative Contract, to purchase up to forty-seven (47) forty-foot hydrogen buses from New Flyer America and up to ten (10) thirty-five-foot battery-electric buses from... - Board of Directors - Regular Meeting Minutes September 24, 2025 receive retroactive pay for the 19 days they worked without a contract. - MOTION: McCALLEY/YOUNG to receive the Quarterly Budget Update for the period of July 2024 through the end of June 2025 of FY 2024-25. - Staff addressed comments from the Board and advised that a purchase order would need to be issued by December 31, 2025 to receive funding for the purchase. - 1 routine procedural action was detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 1 informational item is noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - MOTION: McCALLEY/YOUNG to authorize the General Manager, or his designee, to execute documents through the State of Washington Transit Bus Cooperative Contract, to purchase up to forty-seven (47) forty-foot hydrogen buses from New Flyer America and up to... What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-09-10. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on contracts and agreements, item has been removed from the agenda - consider ratifying a grant application with the department of homeland security (dhs) for the fy 2025-26 transit..., and resolutions and council actions. Key Decisions - Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into a contract extension with Brink’s U.S, a division of Brink’s Incorporated, for up to an additional nine (9) months for cash revenue collection services from July 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. - Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with Quisitive, LLC to implement an Enterprise Datawarehouse in Microsoft Azure Cloud under the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) rates in an amount not to exceed $394,585. - ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA - Consider ratifying a grant application with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the FY 2025-26 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP), and authorize the General Manager, or his designee to execute funding agreements, if awarded. - Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into a 12-month extension of the Dumbarton Bridge Regional Operations Consortium (DBROC) Cooperative Agreement from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, concurrent with exercising the second one-year option of the service contract with MV... - Consider the adoption of Resolution No. 25-032 approving amendments to Board Policy 605: Claims and Lawsuits: Settlement Authorizations and repealing Resolution No. 20-034. - MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY to adopt Resolution No. 25-032 approving amendments to Board Policy 605: Claims and Lawsuits: Settlement Authorizations and repealing Resolution No. 20-034. - 4 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. Topics Discussed - MOTION: to authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Quisitive, LLC to implement an Enterprise Datawarehouse in Microsoft Azure Cloud under the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) rates in an amount not to exceed $394,585, as... - Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer Marla Blagg, Chief Safety & Security Officer 25-417 [Written comment received prior to the meeting are incorporated into the file by reference.] The agenda item was removed from the agenda. What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting. - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-08-06. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on consider approving amendments to article 4 (meetings, general) of board policy 101 - board of directors rules for procedure., appointments, commissions, or committees, and staff contact: chris andrichak, chief financial officer 25-393 motion: young/mccalley to receive the financial audit plan and audit engagement letter for.... Key Decisions - Consider approving amendments to Article 4 (Meetings, General) of Board Policy 101 - Board of Directors Rules for Procedure. - Board of Directors - Regular Meeting Minutes August 6, 2025 Staff Contact: Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY to receive the General Manager’s Access Committee minutes of June 10, 2025. - Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer 25-393 MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY to receive the Financial Audit Plan and Audit Engagement Letter for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025. - Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 25-330 MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY to receive the FY 2024-25 Fourth Quarter Travel and Meeting Expense Report for the Board of Directors. - Consider receiving report on amendments to the District's Conflict-of-Interest Code as approved by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and subsume the amendments into Board Policy 701. - Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 24-521a MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY to receive report on amendments to the District's Conflict-of-Interest Code as approved by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and subsume the amendments into Board Policy 701. - 2 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 1 informational item is noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. Topics Discussed - MOTION: YOUNG/SYED to ratify the payments made in the amount of $181,330.29 for Project Management Oversight (PMO) services and authorize the General Manager to enter into a funding agreement with BART to include PMO services and contactless payment... What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-07-23. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on consider authorizing director young to attend the american public transportation association's (apta) 2025 executive study mission to asia on november 5-15,..., consider approving amendments to board policy 244 - temporary worker staffing policy., and staff contact: linda nemeroff, board administrative officer/district secretary 25-015n president shaw's agenda planning request was accepted.. Key Decisions - Consider authorizing Director Young to attend the American Public Transportation Association's (APTA) 2025 Executive Study Mission to Asia on November 5-15, 2025 in Singapore, Seoul in South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan. - Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 244 - Temporary Worker Staffing Policy. - Staff Contact: Linda Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 25-015n President Shaw's agenda planning request was accepted. - Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer 25-348 MOTION: PEEPLES/McCALLEY to Received Consider receiving the Monthly Report on Investments for the months of April and May, 2025. - Consider receiving the monthly legislative report and approving legislative positions. - MOTION: SYED/WALSH to receive the report, approve staff's recommended position on SB 827, and change the position to Watch and Seek Amendments on SB 707. - 7 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. - 2 informational items are noted separately below. Why It Matters - This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - Kenneth Parker raised concerns about the red zones at two locations, San Pablo near University and Shattuck/Prince, where parking tickets were received. - Upon further discussion, Director Peeples proposed a substitute motion to authorize the payments that have already been expended, but not approve the contingencies, and request staff to report back addressing the requests made during the discussion. What Happens Next - No specific follow-up step was clearly detected beyond implementation of the recorded actions.