METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1900 Main, Houston, Texas MINUTES May 28, 2015

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1 METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1900 Main, Houston, Texas MINUTES May 28, 2015 MOTIONS to RESOLUTIONS to Presiding - Chairman of the Board, Gilbert A. Garcia, CFA Board Members Present: Allen D. Watson, Vice Chairman (City of Houston) Mayor Don Elder (Multi-Cities) Christof Spieler (City of Houston) Diann Lewter (City of Houston) Jim Robinson (Harris County) Lisa Castañeda (Harris County) Cindy Siegel (Multi-Cities) Board Member Absent: (City of Houston- Two vacant positions) The Regular Board Meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board of Directors was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Vice Chairman, Allen D. Watson. Approval of the Minutes: Vice Chairman Allen D. Watson called for a Motion for approval of the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of April 23, Board Member Robinson moved for the approval of the Minutes. Board Member Lewter seconded the Motion. All Board Members present voted in favor for approval of the Minutes. MOTION Public Comments: Mark Hogue commented on the New Bus Network. Mark Smith commented on the recent floods in Houston and the New Bus Network. Mark Rodriguez commented on the Business Assistance Fund for the Harrisburg Overpass Construction project.

2 Antonio Esquivel commented on the Business Assistance Fund for the Harrisburg Overpass Construction Project. Carlos Garcia commented on the Business Assistance Fund for the Harrisburg Overpass Construction Project. Percy Gonzales commented on the Business Assistance Fund for the Harrisburg Overpass Construction Project. Rose Nelson (and others) commented on the 60 S. MacGregor Route. Patricia hall commented on the 60 South MacGregor Route. Dominich Mazoch commented on the construction of the George R. Brown parking garage. At 9:50 Board Chairman Garcia arrives and presides over Board Meeting. Gail Washington commented on METROLift fares and discontinuance of the monthly pass. President & CEO s Report: Thomas C. Lambert reported on the following matters: CAF Light Rail Vehicle delivery Paper Transfer Pilot Program HOV/HOT Lanes extended hours and days of operation. Rail Festival New Bus Network Chairman s Report: Chairman Garcia commended staff and thanked sponsors for a well-planned METRORail Fest. Board Committee Reports: Chairman Garcia called on the Chairs of the METRO Board Committees to give their reports. The following Board Members reported on their respective committees: Board Member Watson, Capital Programs and Customer Service Board Member Castañeda, Customer Service Board Member Siegel, Finance and Audit Board Member Robinson, Real Estate Board Member Lewter, Public Safety Board Member Robinson, People

3 Item for Separate Consideration: Chairman Garcia called for consideration of Item 8. The Motion was made by Board Member Siegel and seconded by Board Member Robinson. All Board Members present voted in favor of Item 8. Chairman Garcia presented Board Member Watson a proclamation thanking for his service on the METRO Board of Directors. Briefing Item: Uptown Dedicated Bus Lane Project- Mark Breeding At 11:44 a.m. Board Member Elder and Board Member Castañeda leave the meeting and were not present for the subsequent items and votes. Consent Agenda Items: Chairman Garcia then called for consideration of the Consent Agenda Items Numbers The Motion was made by Board Member Watson and seconded by Board Member Lewter. All Board Members present voted in favor of Consent Agenda Item Numbers By Motion, as reflected in these Minutes, the Board approved the acceptance of the Monthly Committee Reports including the investment and financial reports and passed the following resolutions: MOTION RESOLUTION Acknowledging and approving a letter of cooperation and support between U.S. Representative 7 th Congressional District John Culberson and METRO s Chairman of the Board of Directors; and RESOLUTION Appointing Reca R. Perry as Assistant Secretary to the METRO Board of Directors; and RESOLUTION Assigning Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Fund projects and authorizing the President and CEO to submit grant applications, conduct administrative actions and sign appropriate grant agreements; and

4 RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver a contract modification to A.O. Phillips and Associates for the Internal Program Advisor Services; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to enter into a Multiple Use Agreement and a Reimbursement Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to construct additional parking at Northwest Transit Center on TXDOT Property; and RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver a contract with the lowest proposer for retail electricity provider services; and making findings and provisions related the subject. RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of unallocated capital project funding for the Burnett Transit Center Escalators; and RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver a contract with NABI Parts, LLC., for the purchase and delivery of slack brake adjusters for transit vehicles; and RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute two Local Project Advance Funding Agreements offered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to provide continued grant funding for the METRO Star Regional Vanpool Program; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver a contract with Hagerty Consulting for pre and post disaster professional administrative and management services; and RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to implement a pilot program extending the hours of operations and weekend operation of the High Occupancy Vehicle/High Occupancy Toll Lanes.

5 RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver contract modification to the healthcare consulting contract with Mercer to cover the cost of additional consulting projects; and Item for Separate Consideration: Chairman Garcia called for consideration of Item Number 21. The Motion was made by Board Member Robinson and seconded by Board Member Watson. Board Member Diann Lewter abstained. All other Board Members present voted in favor of Item Number 21. MOTION RESOLUTION Authorizing the President and CEO to execute and deliver contracts to healthcare providers to provide healthcare benefits and administration beginning October 2016 for METRO s salaried employees, their eligible dependents, METRO pre-65 retirees and their spouses; and Item Number 22 was pulled from consideration. Executive Session: At 11:54 a.m., Chairman Garcia convened the meeting into EXECUTIVE SESSION, pursuant to the Texas Government Code , , , and to consult with the Board s attorneys regarding pending or potential litigation, legal matters in which the attorneys duties are governed by the State Bar of Texas Code of Conduct; deliberations pursuant to the Act, to deliberate the purchase, lease, exchange or value of real property; personnel matters, security matters and devices, and legal issues regarding contract negotiations that may result in potential litigation, including legal issues related to the Transportation Workers/Metropolitan Transit Authority Health & Welfare Trust. The regular Board meeting re-convened into public session at 12:23 p.m. Chairman called for consideration of Item Number 23 of the Agenda. Board Member Siegel made a motion that because METRO is in an emergency situation to continue to provide healthcare for its employees, that METRO loan the Trust funds necessary to cover 30 days of funding, provided that the trust repay the funds and the agency and the union continue to negotiate terms of the labor agreement. The Motion was seconded by Board Member Robinson. All Board Members present voted in favor of approval of Item Number 23.

6 Resolution 66 Authorizing the President and CEO to provide funding to pay the Health and Welfare Trust to cover the anticipated shortfall through June 30, 2015; and making findings and provisions related to the subject. Oath of Office: Chairman Garcia administered the Oath of Office to new Board Members, Sanjay Ramabhadran and Barron F. Wallace. There being no other matters to come before the Board, Board Member Lewter moved to adjourn. The Motion was seconded by Board Member Siegel. All Board Members present voted in favor to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. The date for the next Regular Board Meeting is Thursday, June 25, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Alva I. Treviño General Counsel and Assistant Board Secretary