Fang Lu

The board ratified actions regarding investments, expenditures, and the December 2025 investment report. Approval was granted for an emergency contract for repairs to the Golden Gate Bridge electrical system. The board authorized an amendment to a professional services agreement for the San Francisco Ferry Terminal ramp rehabilitation and approved a capital budget increase for the project. Additionally, the board authorized the execution of on-call professional support services contracts for grant and project support, accepted the independent auditor's single audit report, and selected new officers for the board.

The Board of Directors ratified actions taken by the Auditor-Controller, including commitments, expenditures, and investment reports. They authorized an amendment to the inter-agency agreement with the Marin County Transit District for local fixed-route bus services. The Board approved the award of a contract for boom lift rental services for bridge access and awarded contracts for vessel engines, gearboxes, drivelines, and waterjet propulsion systems. Additionally, the Board renewed the annual delegation of investment management authority, amended the Investment Policy, and received the independent auditor's engagement letter for the upcoming financial audit.

The Board of Directors ratified investment and financial reports, approved the contract for an Online Solicitation Management System, and authorized participation in the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program including a grant application for a ferry replacement project. The meeting also included establishing a public hearing for job vacancy reporting requirements, executing an amendment for benefit administration services, and implementing updates to board rules and remote meeting policies regarding open meeting requirements. Additionally, the Board selected new Officers to serve through 2027.

The meeting featured a status report from Board appointees regarding activities and proceedings of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Board. The report provided information for the committee to review recent meeting materials from the rail transit board.

The Board of Directors reviewed a comprehensive legal status report covering various divisions of the District. Key discussion topics included procurement matters such as cyber security services, third-party administration for workers' compensation, and multiple IT and software agreements. The report detailed assistance provided on policy development related to the Brown Act, public records requests, and intellectual property matters. Additionally, the Board reviewed labor negotiation updates and operational procurement projects across the Bridge, Bus, and Ferry divisions, including maintenance, facility improvements, and specific contract amendments for fleet repairs and service agreements.