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Board members heard project director Alfonso Rodriguez say the program has begun preparatory right-of-way steps and is advancing design and procurement work ahead of construction, but that delays in securing the local share for construction funding are pushing the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) revenue-service target. \"When we worked with the FTA in Entry to Engineering, we developed a cost estimate, a schedule, that includes all of our construction activity,\" Rodriguez said, and later noted the board's revised target revenue-service date is \"02/1935,\" citing updated construction-cost and schedule assumptions shared with the FTA.

The board adopted a FY26 operating budget of $27,853,000, a capital budget of $143,449,861 and a debt-service budget of $27,682,594, and approved a five-year capital improvement plan for FY26–FY30. Chief Financial Officer Shima Mirza told directors the final numbers were unchanged from the May draft except for small realignments in operating reimbursements and a $500,000 annual capital contribution from AC Transit to reduce reliance on the capital replacement reserve.

Why it matters: The portal connects regional rail to the Salesforce Transit Center and requires coordinated federal, state and local funding. The board's approvals advance the agency toward contract procurements and the enabling works that must precede heavy construction, but staff cautioned the schedule will depend on securing a full funding grant agreement and local-share commitments.

Key details
- Right-of-way outreach: Staff said letters notifying property owners about subsurface easement requests will mail later in June; responses will inform future actions at the Port Commission and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors needed to begin utility relocation on Townsend Street in early 2027.
- Procurement and delivery: TJPA will release the 40CT (veil and tunnel) progressive design-build request for proposals in the next fiscal year and stand up an Integrated Project Delivery Team (IPDT) co-located with Caltrain and the California High-Speed Rail Authority to coordinate design, risk and construction sequencing.
- Schedule and FTA: Staff reported that updating construction cost estimates and schedule led to a shift in the revenue-service target shared with FTA. Rodriguez said the agency is aiming to begin utility-relocation enabling works as early as the first part of 2027, subject to funding and agreements with Caltrain for site access.
- Monthly reporting: Starting in July, TJPA will provide a monthly project report that uses a project-management information system to show cost, expenditures, forecasting and trends.

Votes at a glance
- Consent calendar (items 8.1\t6): approved by roll call with all voting members recorded as \"Aye.\" (Roll call recorded at 44:10\u00045:28 in the transcript.)
- Appointment to Citizens Advisory Committee (item 9): Henry Karnilewicz appointed to fill the citywide San Francisco business seat; motion approved by roll call. (Vote recorded at 45:12\u00045:56.)
- Lease amendment with SFMTA for bus plaza operations (item 10): board authorized the executive director to execute an amendment to the SFMTA lease; vote passed with Director Kirschbaum recorded as recused. (Vote recorded at 46:76\u00046:90.)
- FY26 operating and capital budgets and five-year CIP (item 11): adopted; roll call passed with Director Chang recorded absent. (Vote recorded at 55:96\u00056:11.)
- Amendment to Allied Universal unarmed security services contract (item 12): the board authorized a one-year extension; vote passed by roll call. (Vote recorded at 57:69\u00057:90.)
- Parsons general engineering consultant agreement extension (item 14): board approved a no-cost contract extension of 92 calendar days to Sept. 30, 2025; vote passed by roll call. (Vote recorded at 70:86\u00071:04.)

What the board asked for next: Directors requested clearer monthly reports and a work-plan-level companion to the budget to show the portal procurement, governance (change-control board and other project committees), and preconstruction milestones. Several directors asked staff to continue breaking work packages into smaller, SBE/DBE-accessible scopes and to return with detailed dispute-resolution and integrated delivery documentation.

Where this goes next: Staff said it will continue to seek the remaining local-share funding and complete permitting and right-of-way steps; the board will see the monthly program report beginning in July and additional contract amendments and procurement recommendations later this fiscal year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jun 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Transbay Joint Powers Authority board on June 12 received an update on the Downtown Rail Extension (the portal), including a revised schedule tied to funding timelines, and approved the agency's fiscal year 2025-26 operating and capital budgets and several contract and personnel actions.","taxTitle","San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California","taxId",5751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536499,"TJPA releases draft DBE participation level and SBE goal for public comment",817,5830000,6647000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789624-982f2618c5fb1a4611d3010948fc81c8&start=5830&end=6647","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789624-982f2618c5fb1a4611d3010948fc81c8/thumbnail_5830000.jpg","/articles/6536499/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/TJPA-releases-draft-DBE-participation-level-and-SBE-goal-for-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536499-c2e7328daace32ddca21cd886df1883f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137892&Signature=YAhX02gEsgl~0Eqb~qLbAFlkAYcj10KOxV2OhoKWgC3SLfnCBcxSL~3mF82eT75B~GOs~tCrc4yXBMUMCnLwcTS1iCe6PLFyEfA8ol6QsheriHlN-EATh9r-5X~CqXTokTGTAel0ZsQNKOWZ4diVXkP7oj5Q4ybICp4ztGKsi8b9W8Prwl9qhq~6olX6xfFjehot1jmHzpHKhO~W2y2haxB5n5RODro-TNXfh8q0mrrv~9LRdKDiZxN0dEEyehhczH89HB8ZZNjQskJ0A16vQPkHUrCJy5K2Vbd86pm~x68unfymJTq1cF6ANwsKiH5o5Vqctm3Vhu9Z1zTDkCvGvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Transbay Joint Powers Authority presented its draft anticipated DBE participation level (ADPL) of 4.03% for federal fiscal years 2025'2028 and an accompanying small business enterprise (SBE) participation goal at the June 12 board meeting, and opened the draft for a 30-day public comment period.

Procurement and Contract Compliance Manager Anis Acevedo explained the two-step methodology required by 49 C.F.R. Part 26: (1) establish a base figure from DBE availability in the TJPA market area and (2) adjust the base figure using relevant evidence such as past TJPA DBE participation. For the ADPL staff expanded the set of NAICS codes and parsed anticipated contract scopes for the expected federally funded contracts (including heavy/civil construction and systems scopes) so the goal reflects the percentage of work by category and realistic market availability.

Acevedo said the draft ADPL was posted on the TJPA website on June 6 and the board's approval is scheduled after the 30-day public comment period; the final goal will be submitted to U.S. DOT by Aug. 1 if the board adopts it. The board asked questions about realistic, attainable goals and staff said the calculation weighed both market availability and TJPA's past DBE participation; several directors praised the more detailed, contract-weighted approach.

Why it matters: DBE and SBE goals shape outreach, bidding and contract-award strategies for large public works projects. TJPA staff said the revised approach aims to set achievable, enforceable goals appropriate to the work anticipated for portal procurements.

Next steps: The draft ADPL and SBE goal are open for 30 days of public review; staff will return to the board after the comment period to request adoption and will submit the final ADPL to the DOT by August 1, 2025.","Staff presented a proposed disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) anticipated participation level of 4.03% for federal fiscal years 2025'2028, and a small-business-enterprise (SBE) goal, and opened a 30-day public review as required under federal regulations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536503,"TSA presents TJPA with gold standard award for transit security",185,616000,801000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789624-982f2618c5fb1a4611d3010948fc81c8&start=616&end=801","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789624-982f2618c5fb1a4611d3010948fc81c8/thumbnail_616000.jpg","/articles/6536503/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/TSA-presents-TJPA-with-gold-standard-award-for-transit-security","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536503-31707bd3851c75a74893add1105b4c9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137892&Signature=JF6YlDdcPHNBdqF8EHO7F2k4Q7QEyeIBS0TFUOVzuyAmwS-xlYzbj2QExrY2GeYbW92BymiwpsEUNF02BLVZMvb2F80ZMugaYd69P2d7jZzlEM47lNTCkWnbXz6I3XLATMZ6jh1iwN2uxUwgCCWgDlQND-kDGiO-g1R~p7IX9DqvgbmzpGZutF271KuXrjlkJaFzAn76sPjYt6ZFQv6CVEUK0ffBO1fslBzI8akrYzPgkfnsMfqs6scxJecH3TWOES8rYNw8y-HDoNybLf2KbTqFG3anIXynjmHpPK5rwwY5BFo4b7kpwookoE7u8~A7OkgIrfU0tPfpV27PBTt6mQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Transportation Security Administration presented Transbay Joint Powers Authority staff with a national \"gold standard\" award at the TJPA board meeting on June 12, recognizing the agency's transit security program and coordination with first responders.

Kelly Eads of TSA Surface Operations told the board the TSA base program is a voluntary assessment of transit security programs and noted that of more than 6,800 transit agencies nationwide, only four received the gold standard last year. \"Those that score the highest across the nation receive the gold standard award,\" Eads said, and she cited TJPA's score and the agency's work with first responders and exercise programs.

Executive Director Adam Van de Water and Facility Director Rodney (Rodney Harris) accepted the award and thanked staff and partners. Van de Water credited agencies from IT and janitorial to SFPD for day-to-day work that supports a safe visitor and rider environment. Board members congratulated the team; Director Chang and others praised the partnership with neighboring community organizations and operators.

Why it matters: The award recognizes interagency coordination and the security program's documented practices. Board members said the recognition reinforces the transit center's role as a safe public space in downtown San Francisco.

Key names referenced in this presentation: Kelly Eads (TSA), Rodney Harris (TJPA Chief Security Officer), Adam Van de Water (TJPA Executive Director), Sergeant Alday (SFPD liaison).","The Transportation Security Administration presented the Transbay Joint Powers Authority's security team with a national \"gold standard\" award for its transit security program at the board meeting on June 12. TJPA staff accepted the award and thanked security partners, including SFPD liaison and the control-center team.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536508,"Federal advocates brief TJPA board on funding signals, safety focus and grant timelines",2065,3958000,6023000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789624-982f2618c5fb1a4611d3010948fc81c8&start=3958&end=6023","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789624-982f2618c5fb1a4611d3010948fc81c8/thumbnail_3958000.jpg","/articles/6536508/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Federal-advocates-brief-TJPA-board-on-funding-signals-safety-focus-and-grant-timelines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536508-5820846bdd946bd541615bed56395c52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137892&Signature=nmzSB0Uh1heFAGuBRNE-gzzaDjYrhxXnrhInFFdLUkw2btgwp9CwlAKjdRIUZFVx7AH17WlxRRRDHIlBN5RZaTXnyeOX0cuMDMb9ncELQUSH6aFwHoIArXDlyDt6RJk1E~0K8ZbDx5zx01fx6iWeScuODBUNrmRixkLVz1PPpAmi6LYzT2B049EyTjMlp7VEiLWHlmZBQ7OgYBkfM7gU8XlwM7r2x0fsHVs1ldxe7E7zdQ7jwFonpPckUEOfcE1Y6~cZKEb1M3z1CvcRWkimOfOb1ah242CJVaJg0VBicyBhkJ19WxxudvSB9KP6PptY3OAQ0wEneoQFJ7P0chWKNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Federal lobbyists at the June 12 Transbay Joint Powers Authority meeting told the board that Washington's current priorities and narrow congressional margins are reshaping how agencies should make the case for projects and grants.

Julie Minerva of Carpe and Clay and Keith Hartwell, long-time TJPA federal advocate, briefed directors on the administration's emphasis on \"safety\" and on the FY26 federal budget outlook for transportation programs. Minerva advised that Department of Transportation staff now foregrounds safety, ridership and system cleanliness in early conversations with the administration, and that forthcoming updated guidance for the FTA Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program should be closely reviewed because even small changes can affect project readiness.

Hartwell discussed the TJPA's CRISI grant award of $24.6 million and the ongoing grant-agreement negotiations with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). He said TJPA submitted final documentation and, as of the board meeting, the FRA lawyers were expected to finish a final letter agreement by mid-July and forward it for USDOT review and signature. \"DOT sign off is not guaranteed,\" Hartwell cautioned, \"but as of today, we have no indication that this grant will be withdrawn.\"

Why it matters: The briefings are intended to help TJPA align messaging and evidence for federal funders as the agency seeks advanced appropriations, grant agreements and future discretionary awards. Federal aides urged emphasizing tangible, everyday benefits (fewer transfers, lower commute cost, employer and commuter testimonials) in outreach to the current administration.

Key points
- Safety as framing: Minerva said Secretary Duffy and DOT staff are prioritizing station and ridership safety; messaging that opens meetings with safety points helps when presenting project funding requests.
- CIG guidance: Updated FTA CIG guidance was expected soon; advocates warned small guidance changes can materially affect projects across the industry.
- FY26 funding: Advocates reported proposed funds roughly consistent with prior years'CIG levels (approximately $3.8 billion when including IIJA advanced appropriations) and continued CRISI program funding.
- CRISI grant status: Hartwell said the FRA assigned a grant manager to TJPA and that the final grant-letter agreement was expected to be prepared by FRA lawyers by mid-July and sent for USDOT signoff; the board was advised that DOT signoff could still be withheld.
- Messaging strategy: Hartwell recommended recruiting commuters and private employers to provide testimonials about how the project reduces travel time and parking costs and supports return-to-office trends.

Board reaction: Directors thanked the advocates and asked for continued coordination. Several directors encouraged the advocates to emphasize that the portal is an existing, built environment (Salesforce Transit Center) and electrified corridor benefits when seeking federal support.

Provenance evidence: Presentation by Julie Minerva (Carpe and Clay) and Keith Hartwell (federal advocate) was recorded in the transcript beginning at the federal update presentation and ending with the board's questions (transcript timestamps 01:05:58\u0001:19:19).","Federal lobbyists updated the Transbay Joint Powers Authority board on federal funding prospects, administration priorities (notably safety), and grant programs affecting the portal, including the CIG program and the FRA CRISI grant process.","actionData","errors"]

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