1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Board of Directors held a meeting on Wednesday,
June 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. for the purpose of Closed Session. All Board
members were present. The Board convened in Closed Session to discuss Items 7A-7C as listed
on the agenda. Closed Session concluded at 4:55 p.m.
President Shaw called the Board of Directors meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
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3.
ROLL CALL
Present:
SHAW, McCALLEY, PEEPLES, WALSH, SYED, SILVA, YOUNG
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. Jackson
noted that labor negotiations have been ongoing for several weeks, emphasizing that ATU's
role is to advocate on behalf of the workers providing essential transit services. Jackson urged
that a portion of the funds be allocated toward a new labor contract to help meet workers’
demands and bring negotiations to a close.
Shelby Heda commented on behalf of the passengers who ride Line 72 which is in the
neighborhood of a high rise, senior center and a school. Heda stated that the bus is always full,
and they are often asked to wait for the next one, which causes missed appointments or late
arrivals to their destinations. Heda urged the Board to use their power to make it an R stop
after 9:00 a.m. to rectify some of the issues stated above. (submitted written comment)
Jane Kramer addressed an item from the previous Board meeting concerning the District’s
proposed 19.5% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for federal fiscal years
2026-2028. The item authorized staff to initiate a 30-day public comment period and allowed
the goal to be submitted directly to the Federal Transit Administration without further Board
action, provided any necessary changes were minimal and insignificant. Kramer requested
clearer definitions of those terms and sought clarification on who has the authority to make
the final decision to submit the goal without additional Board review.
Latrina Meredith, President of ATU Local 192, expressed disappointment with the ongoing
contract negotiations, which have continued for several months. ATU has not received a
response to requests submitted in May, and a proposed extension agreement was denied.
Meredith noted that the union complied with the request to begin negotiations early to avoid
missing the deadline, yet talks remain unresolved. A call was made for respect toward ATU and
fair treatment for transit staff.
Alita Dupree stated that locating agendas on the Board of Directors website is difficult and
requested improvements to make the site more user-friendly and accessible. Dupree also
raised concerns about potentially misleading language in fare product advertising. Despite
these issues, Dupree expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to ride an electric bus and
encouraged the expansion of their use.
Josette Moss, Financial Secretary for ATU Local 192, followed up on a request from the June
