Board of Directors - Regular Meeting Meeting Summaries

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-07-09. 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, appointments, commissions, or committees, and consider approving minor amendments to board policy 340 - accounting policy.. - Public comment: PUBLIC COMMENT Current and former members of the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 192 (ATU Local 192) commented on the status of the current contract negotiations between ATU Local 192 and the District. Key Decisions - Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract amendment to exercise two option years with the City of Alameda for its Free Bus Pass Program for Alameda Seniors and Persons with Disabilities. - MOTION: YOUNG/PEEPLES to receive the General Manager’s Access Committee minutes of May 13, 2025. - Consider approving minor amendments to Board Policy 340 - Accounting Policy. - Consider authorizing the General Manager to exercise the second of five one-year options under agreements with Stanford University (the “University”) and Stanford Health Care (the “Hospital”) to continue operating Line U service at no cost to the District through August 31, 2026. - Consider approving amendments to Articles 1, 2, and 3 of Board Policy 101, Board of Directors Rules for Procedure. - Staff Contact: Linda Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 25-015m The Agenda Planning request from Director Walsh was accepted. - 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. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. - These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up. Topics Discussed - CLOSED SESSION/REPORT OUT General Counsel Aimee Steele reported out on the following: MOTION: McCALLEY/PEEPLES to approve settlement in the amount of $136,000 minus permanent disability advances in the amount of $26,313.88 plus the supplemental job... What Happens Next - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-06-25. 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, contracts and agreements, and infrastructure and capital projects. - Public comment: PUBLIC COMMENT [Written documents distributed to the Board by speakers are attached hereto as Exhibit A.] James Jackson, Assistant Business Agent for ATU Local 192 , responded to Governor Newsom’s approval of additional funding for transit, specifically the $750 million loan program. Key Decisions - Consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-023 authorizing the District Secretary to destroy administrative records related to the recruitment of Board Officers prior to 2024. - Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary MOTION: YOUNG/PEEPLES to adopt Resolution No. 25-023 authorizing the District Secretary to destroy administrative records related to the recruitment of Board Officers prior to 2024. - Consider authorizing the General Manager or his designee to execute a funding agreement with the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) to fund the purchase of zero emission buses through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant program. - Consider adopting the five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through FY2029-30. - ATU has not received a response to requests submitted in May, and a proposed extension agreement was denied. - Consider receiving the Monthly Legislative Report and approving the 25-159 Page 3 of 7. - 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. - Contracts and agreements shape who carries out city work and the terms under which public services or leadership roles move forward. - Infrastructure and capital-project actions can affect public facilities, maintenance priorities, and neighborhood conditions. Topics Discussed - CLOSED SESSION/REPORT OUT General Counsel Aimee Steele reported out on the following action: MOTION: PEEPLES/McCALLEY to approve settlement via compromise and release in the amount of $165,000 less permanent disability advances in the amount of $20,590 and... What Happens Next - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-06-11. 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, resolutions and council actions, and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - Consider authorizing the General Manager or their designee to execute a subrecipient agreement with the City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) to fund the purchase of zero emission buses through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant program. - Consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-024 authorizing the General Manager or their designee to file and execute allocation requests from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) of Regional Measure 3 (RM3) funds for core capacity transit improvements: Training and Education Center... - Board of Directors - Regular Meeting Minutes June 11, 2025 Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer MOTION: YOUNG/PEEPLES to adopt Resolution No. 25-024 authorizing the General Manager or their designee to file and execute allocation requests from the Metropolitan Transportation... - Consider authorizing the General Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to provide early morning bus service for a period effective August 8, 2025, through February 10, 2028, with three (3) additional single-year options. - Consider adoption of Resolution 25-026 approving the Recommended FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets. - MOTION: SHAW/PEEPLES to adopt Resolution 25-026 approving the Recommended FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets. - 3 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. 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. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. Topics Discussed - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. 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 2025-05-28. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on budget, fees, or fiscal policy, infrastructure and capital projects, and nemeroff, board administrative officer/district secretary 25-270 motion: peeples/walsh to receive the fy 2024-25 third quarter travel and meeting expense.... Key Decisions - Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer 25-289 MOTION: PEEPLES/WALSH to receive the Quarterly budget update for the period of July 2024 through the end of March 2025 of FY 2024-25. - A motion was offered by President Shaw and seconded by Director Young to receive the report on the Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets. - MOTION: SHAW/YOUNG to receive a report on the Proposed FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budgets. - Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 25-270 MOTION: PEEPLES/WALSH to receive the FY 2024-25 Third Quarter Travel and Meeting Expense Report for the Board of Directors. - Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer 25-274 MOTION: PEEPLES/SHAW to receive the Monthly Report on Investments for February and March. - Staff Contact: Claudia Burgos, Interim Executive Director of External Affairs, Marketing & Communications 25-288 MOTION: PEEPLES/WALSH to receive an update on FY 2024-25 Third Quarter Customer Services Metrics. - 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. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. - 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 - MOTION: PEEPLES/WALSH to receive an update on the Next Generation Clipper implementation. - The motion carried by the following vote:. What Happens Next - Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-05-14. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on budget, fees, or fiscal policy, contracts and agreements, and nemeroff, board administrative officer/district secretary 25-286 motion: young/mccalley to receive a review of board policy 703 - assessing and waiving.... Key Decisions - Consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-020 re-appointing Matt Williams, Stephen Hicks and Donna Linton to a three-year term on the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Parcel Tax Fiscal Oversight Committee, effective September 1, 2025; and authorize the District Secretary to conduct a... - 25-278 MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY to adopt Resolution No. 25-020 re-appointing Matt Williams, Stephen Hicks and Donna Linton to a three-year term on the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Parcel Tax Fiscal Oversight Committee, effective September 1, 2025; and authorize the District Secretary to... - Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute a new single source contract with Messer North America, Inc. - Consider authorizing the General Manager to exercise the second option year renewal of the contract with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for continued transit law enforcement services. - Consider approving and authorizing the Board President to sign an Employment Agreement with the newly-appointed General Manager/Chief Executive Officer. - MOTION: YOUNG/PEEPLES to approve and authorize the Board President to sign an Employment Agreement with the newly-appointed General Manager/Chief Executive Officer. - 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. - Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated. - 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. Topics Discussed - MOTION: PEEPLES/SYED to receive an update on accessible wayfinding hardware and software technology solutions. - CLOSED SESSION/REPORT OUT General Counsel Aimee Steele reported out on the following: MOTION: SHAW/SYED to approve settlement in the amount of $846,204.88 in the matter of De Guzman 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 2025-04-23. 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, contracts and agreements, and budget, fees, or fiscal policy. - Public comment: There was no public comment offered. Key Decisions - Consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-018 appointing R. - Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary MOTION: YOUNG/PEEPLES to adopt Resolution No. 25-018 appointing R. - Consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-012 authorizing the destruction of designated records maintained by the District Secretary's Office. - Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 25-183 MOTION: YOUNG/PEEPLES to adopt Resolution No. 25-012 authorizing the destruction of designated records maintained by the District Secretary's Office. - Consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-015 authorizing the Interim General Manager or her designee to file and execute applications and funding agreements with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for allocations of the FY 2024-25 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP)... - MOTION: SYED/YOUNG to adopt Resolution No. 25-015 authorizing the Interim General Manager or her designee to file and execute applications and funding agreements with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for allocations of the FY 2024-25 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program... - 8 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. - 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 - Michai Freeman - Commented on a requested paratransit ride that was supposed to be guaranteed but was not received. - Consider receiving the Monthly Legislative Report and adoption of Resolution No. 25-019 in support of $2 billion in new flexible funding from the state budget to save and improve public transit. 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 2025-04-09. 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, resolutions and council actions, and appointments, commissions, or committees. Key Decisions - Consider authorizing the Interim General Manager to execute an amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the District and the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC). - Consider adoption of Resolution 25-004 approving amendments to Board Policy 223 - Tuition Assistance Policy. - Board of Directors - Regular Meeting Minutes April 9, 2025 MOTION: PEEPLES/YOUNG to adopt Resolution 25-004 approving amendments to Board Policy 223 - Tuition Assistance Policy. - Staff Contact: Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering 25-242 MOTION: PEEPLES/YOUNG to receive the General Manager’s Access Committee minutes of February 11, 2025. - MOTION: YOUNG/SHAW to receive a briefing on AC Transit’s Data Governance Program, including key accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and the roadmap for continued progress. - Staff Contact: Linda Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 25-015f The Agenda Planning Request Form submitted by President Shaw was accepted. - 4 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. 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. - Appointments and leadership decisions affect who is responsible for carrying city policy into day-to-day implementation. Topics Discussed - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. What Happens Next - Approved agreements or appointments move into implementation under the terms recorded in the official minutes.

What Happened - AC Transit Board of Directors met on 2025-03-26. 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, board of directors - regular meeting minutes march 26, 2025 motion: mccalley/young to receive a review of board policy 349 - investment policy, with no..., and staff contact: linda nemeroff, board administrative officer/district secretary 25-015e agenda planning request from directors walsh was accepted.. - Public comment: There was no public comment offered. Key Decisions - Consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-013 appointing one public member to fill the term expiring on March 31, 2025, and a two-year term commencing on April 1, 2025 until March 31, 2027. - Board of Directors - Regular Meeting Minutes March 26, 2025 MOTION: McCALLEY/YOUNG to receive a review of Board Policy 349 - Investment Policy, with no recommended amendments. - Staff Contact: Linda Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 25-015e Agenda planning request from Directors Walsh was accepted. - The agenda planning request from Director Young was accepted with a modification by President Shaw to be a general policy applicable to anyone. - Staff Contact: Chris Andrichak, Chief Financial Officer 25-176 [A revised was provided at the meeting for the Board's information and is incorporated into the file by reference.] MOTION: McCALLEY/PEEPLES to receive the Semi-Annual Employee and Non-Employee Out-of-State Travel Report for the... - Consider receiving the Monthly Legislative Report and approving legislative positions. - 2 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. 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 - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. 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 2025-03-12. 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 approving amendments to board policy 544 - service adjustments to include specific policy language regarding the implementation of major service.... Key Decisions - Consider adoption of Resolution No. 25-013 appointing one public member to fill the term expiring on March 31, 2025, and a two-year term commencing on April 1, 2025 until March 31, 2027. - Director Walsh then introduced a motion to amend by substitution: MOTION TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION: WALSH/SYED to adopt Resolution 25-011 approving a staggered fare increase of $0.25 on July 1, 2025, and $0.25 on July 1, 2026, Page 8 of 10. - MOTION TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION: WALSH/SYED to adopt Resolution 25-011 approving a staggered fare increase of $0.25 on July 1, 2025, and $0.25 on July 1, 2026, as outlined in Alternate Exhibit A to Resolution 25-011. - Consider the adoption of Resolution 25-011 to implement on July 1, 2025, all previously postponed Local and Transbay fare increases that are scheduled to be effective on July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026; and receive an update on a re-evaluation of fare pricing. - Staff Contact: Ramakrishna Pochiraju, Executive Director of Planning & Engineering 25-197 MOTION: McCALLEY/PEEPLES to receive the General Manager’s Access Committee minutes of December 10, 2024. - Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 544 - Service Adjustments to include specific policy language regarding the implementation of major service detours. - 6 routine procedural actions were detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes. 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 - No major non-action discussion topic was clearly separated from the recorded decisions in the extracted minutes. 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 2025-02-26. 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 resolutions and council actions. Key Decisions - Consider authorizing the Interim General Manager to execute a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) through the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) cooperative contract for the purchase of Swiftly software support for a term of three years in the... - MOTION: SHAW/PEEPLES to receive an overview of staff’s proposed FY 2025-26 Budget Guidelines and updated financial projection. - Board of Directors - Regular Meeting Minutes February 26, 2025 Officer/District Secretary Linda Nemeroff received Director Walsh's concurrence to remove an Agenda Planning Request for a resolution in support of bus stop seating at bus stops as the topic was addressed in Staff Report 24-380a and... - Consider approving amendments to Board Policy No. 501 - Bus Stop Guidelines for Placement, Relocation, and Removal. - Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY to receive the FY 2024-25 Second Quarter Travel and Meeting Expense Report for the Board of Directors. - Consider authorizing members of the Board of Directors and the General Manager to attend various out-of-state conferences, meetings, and seminars held by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), the American Public... - 2 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. - 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 - Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary 25-147 MOTION: YOUNG/McCALLEY to authorize members of the Board of Directors and the General Manager to attend various out-of-state conferences, meetings, and seminars held by the Conference of... - Receive an update on the recruitment of a public member representative on the Retirement Board and schedule a special Board meeting on March 12, 2025, to interview the applicants. 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.