Cal. GOV § 67560 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67560
Section 67560
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause requiring the commission to pay and discharge, or cause to be paid and discharged, all lawful claims for labor, materials, and supplies, or other charges which, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon the revenues, or any part thereof, of the regional transit terminal or which might impair the security of the bonds.
Cal. GOV § 67547 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67547
Section 67547
Status: in_force

The authority may adopt such rules and regulations governing the employment of any and all employees necessary to carry out its powers, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the establishment of a retirement system.

If the authority determines that it is in the authority’s interest to do so, the authority may enter into a contract with the Public Employees’ Retirement System to provide for the inclusion of all its employees in the Public Employees’ Retirement System.
Cal. GOV § 67620 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 67620
Section 67620
Status: in_force

The holder of any bond may, for the equal benefit and protection of all holders of bonds similarly situated, do either of the following:

(a) By mandamus or other appropriate proceedings, require and compel the performance of any of the duties imposed upon the commission or department or assumed by it, its officers, agents, or employees under the provisions of any indenture, in connection with the acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, reconstruction, or insurance of the regional transit terminal, or in connection with the collection, deposit, investment, application, and disbursement of the rates, rents, fees, charges, and other revenues derived from the operation and use of the terminal, or in connection with the deposit, investment, and disbursement of the proceeds received from the sale of bonds.

(b) By action or suit in equity, require the commission or department to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust, or enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the holders of the bonds.
Cal. GOV § 67562 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67562
Section 67562
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause requiring the commission to fix, prescribe, and collect rates, rents, fees, or other charges in connection with the regional transit terminal and, in addition, to provide a margin of safety in the collection thereof as further security for the bonds.
Cal. GOV § 67585 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67585
Section 67585
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds may be issued in a principal amount sufficient to provide funds for the payment of all bonds to be refunded thereby, and in addition for the payment of all expenses incident to the calling, retiring or paying of such outstanding bonds, and the issuance of such refunding bonds. These expenses may include the difference in amount between the par value of the refunding bonds and any amount less than par for which the refunding bonds are sold, any amount necessary to be made available for the payment of interest upon such refunding bonds from the date of sale thereof to the date of payment of the bonds to be refunded or to the date upon which the bonds to be refunded will be paid pursuant to the call thereof or agreement with the holders thereof, and the premium, if any, necessary to be paid in order to call or retire the outstanding bonds and the interest accruing thereon to the date of the call or retirement.
Cal. GOV § 67553 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67553
Section 67553
Status: in_force

The commission shall determine the time, form, and manner of the issuance of bonds. The bonds shall be payable only out of specified revenues as the commission shall determine at the time of their issuance.
Cal. GOV § 67512 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67512
Section 67512
Status: in_force

“Department” means the Department of Transportation.
Cal. GOV § 67558 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67558
Section 67558
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause requiring the department to make all necessary repairs, renewals, and replacements to the regional transit terminal and to keep it at all times in good repair, working order, and condition.
Cal. GOV § 67505 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67505
Section 67505
Status: in_force

“Bondholder” or “holder of bonds” or any similar term means any person who shall be the bearer of any outstanding bond registered to bearer or not registered, or the registered owner of any outstanding bond which shall at the time be registered other than to bearer.
Cal. GOV § 67520 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 67520
Section 67520
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the San Francisco Bay Area Transportation Terminal Authority.
Cal. GOV § 67577 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67577
Section 67577
Status: in_force

The commission may provide for the execution and authentication of bonds by the manual, lithographed, or printed facsimile signature of officers of the commission, and by additional authentication by a trustee or fiscal agent appointed by the commission. If any of the officers whose signatures or countersignatures appear upon the bonds or coupons cease to be officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, their signatures or countersignatures are nevertheless valid and of the same force and effect as if the officers had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds and coupons.
Cal. GOV § 67588 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67588
Section 67588
Status: in_force

Prior to the issuance of any bonds, the commission may commence in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the City and County of San Francisco, a special proceeding to determine the right to issue the bonds and their validity. Such proceedings shall be instituted and prosecuted in the same manner as provided by Sections 860 to 870, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure, as these sections now read or may hereafter be amended to read, and these sections shall apply to and govern all such proceedings instituted under this chapter. Such proceeding shall be a proceeding in rem and the judgment rendered therein shall be conclusive against all persons whomsoever.
Cal. GOV § 67557 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67557
Section 67557
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause requiring the department to continuously operate the regional transit terminal and other facilities in an efficient and economical manner.
Cal. GOV § 67556 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67556
Section 67556
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause requiring the commission to pay, or cause to be paid, punctually the principal of all such bonds and the interest thereon on the date or dates, at the place or places, and in the manner mentioned in such bonds and in the coupons appertaining thereto, all in accordance with such indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67529 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 67529
Section 67529
Status: in_force

The authority may either employ an executive director, a secretary, an attorney, and such other officers, or employees, or consultants as are necessary to enable it to perform the duties imposed upon it by this title or it may contract for any or all necessary services with a qualified public agency.
Cal. GOV § 67586 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67586
Section 67586
Status: in_force

All bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter are negotiable instruments, except when registered in the name of a registered owner.
Cal. GOV § 67568 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67568
Section 67568
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause prescribing a procedure by which the terms and conditions of the indenture may be subsequently amended or modified with the consent of the commission and the vote or written assent of the holders of a specified principal amount of the bonds issued and outstanding. Such clause may provide for meetings of bondholders and for the manner in which the consent of the bondholders may be given. Such clause shall specifically state the effect of such amendment or modification upon the rights of the holders of all of the bonds and interest coupons appertaining thereto, whether attached thereto or detached therefrom.

With respect to any clause providing for the modification or amendment of an indenture, the commission may agree that bonds held by the commission, by any department or agency of the State of California, or by any public corporation, shall not be counted as outstanding bonds, or be entitled to vote or assent, but shall, nevertheless, be subject to any such modification or amendment.
Cal. GOV § 67601 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 67601
Section 67601
Status: in_force

The authority has full charge of the acquisition, construction, and completion of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof authorized by it. The authority may construct the regional transit terminal or any part thereof and acquire all property necessary therefor on such terms and conditions as it deems advisable or may contract with a developer for such work. The authority, without awarding a contract for the construction of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof, may do the work directly and may purchase the materials, hire labor, and do all other things necessary for the doing of the work. When any part of the work is to be done or performed by any department or agency of the United States of America or the State of California or any city, county, district or other public corporation, jointly or in connection with the authority, the portion of the cost thereof to be borne by the authority may be turned over to the department, or agency, or political subdivision or public corporation to be expended by it in the acquisition, construction, or completion of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof.
Cal. GOV § 67525 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 67525
Section 67525
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall be governed by a board composed of:

(1) One member appointed by the Board of Directors of the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District.

(2) One member appointed by the Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.

(3) One member appointed by the Mayor of the City of San Francisco.

(4) One member appointed by the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District.

(5) The Director of Transportation of the State of California or any representative duly authorized by him in writing.

(6) One member appointed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

(7) One member, representing private transportation interests, appointed by the Governor.

(8) One member appointed by the Board of Directors of the San Mateo County Transit District.

(b) All public agency members of the board shall be officers of the agency by which they are appointed.

(c) Any member of the board may designate, in writing, an alternate who may attend meetings and act in his place and stead.

(d) All board members shall serve at the pleasure of the agency by which they are appointed.

(e) At least three of the eight members of the board shall be residents of the City and County of San Francisco.
Cal. GOV § 67611 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 6 / Section 67611
Section 67611
Status: in_force

Subject to such contractual obligations as may be entered into by the commission and the holders of bonds issued under this chapter, the department is authorized to change such rates, rents, fees, and charges from time to time as conditions warrant.
Cal. GOV § 67565 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67565
Section 67565
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause limiting the power of the commission to issue additional bonds except upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67501 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 1 / Section 67501
Section 67501
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of California to facilitate the development of regional mass transportation facilities to the maximum extent possible. To that end, it is hereby declared that it is the policy of this state that a new transit terminal should be developed in the San Francisco Bay area and that such development should be undertaken as rapidly as possible.
Cal. GOV § 67538 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67538
Section 67538
Status: in_force

(a) The authority itself may develop, or may contract for the development of, plans and specifications for the regional transit terminal.

(b) The department shall construct and operate the regional transit terminal or it may contract for such construction and operation.

(c) The regional transit terminal shall be so designed and constructed as to facilitate the transfer of passengers between carriers and between different modes of transit.

(d) Financing and programming of the regional transit terminal shall be subject to review and approval by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission consistent with its planning and programming authority for the region, as defined in Section 66502.
Cal. GOV § 67509 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67509
Section 67509
Status: in_force

“Indenture” means any resolution, agreement, or other document in writing under which bonds of the commission are authorized to be issued.
Cal. GOV § 67570 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67570
Section 67570
Status: in_force

The commission may designate a bank or trust company, qualified to do business in this state, as a trustee for the commission and the holders of bonds issued hereunder, and may authorize the trustee to act on behalf of the holders of the bonds, or any stated percentage thereof, and to exercise and prosecute on behalf of the holders of the bonds such rights and remedies as may be available to the holders.
Cal. GOV § 67508 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67508
Section 67508
Status: in_force

“Revenues” means all rates, rentals, fees, charges, or other income or revenue actually received or receivable from the operation of the regional transit terminal, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, interest allowed on any moneys or securities and any profits derived from the sale of any securities and any consideration in any way derived from any properties owned, operated, or at any time maintained by the commission or in connection with the operation of the regional transit terminal.
Cal. GOV § 67527 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 67527
Section 67527
Status: in_force

A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum and may act for the authority.
Cal. GOV § 67636 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 67636
Section 67636
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this article, the indenture may specify the fund or funds into which any part of the proceeds from the sale of the bonds shall be paid and the uses of such fund or funds. The revenues likewise may be payable into such fund or funds as may be provided in the indenture and shall be used only as authorized in the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67504 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67504
Section 67504
Status: in_force

“Bonds” means the written evidence of any obligation incurred by the commission payable out of revenues as provided in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 67520) in order to secure funds with which to carry out the purposes of this chapter, irrespective of the form of such obligation whether in the form of bonds, notes, debentures, interest-bearing certificates, or other forms prescribed by the commission. Bonds shall not be deemed outstanding within the meaning of this section or other sections of Chapter 3 if moneys sufficient to pay the same, and all interest thereon, have been set aside irrevocably in a special or trust fund for that purpose and the indenture under which such bonds were issued provides that such bonds shall not be deemed to be outstanding in such event.
Cal. GOV § 67581 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67581
Section 67581
Status: in_force

Interest on bonds may be paid out of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds during the period required for construction of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof, and for a period not to exceed three years thereafter as may be provided for in the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67626 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 8 / Section 67626
Section 67626
Status: in_force

The authority may cooperate and contract with the United States of America under any act of Congress heretofore or hereafter enacted authorizing or permitting such cooperation. The authority may enter into any contract, arrangement, or agreement with, and may cooperate with the Department of Transportation or any other department or agency of the State of California or any public corporation for the development, construction, improvement, or maintenance of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof.
Cal. GOV § 67540 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67540
Section 67540
Status: in_force

The department may construct or may assist other public districts or agencies or carriers operating under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Public Utilities Commission in the construction of such connections as may be necessary or desirable to facilitate the transfer of passengers between different carriers or modes of transit, including, but not limited to, a connection with facilities of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District.
Cal. GOV § 67635 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 67635
Section 67635
Status: in_force

All revenues received from the operation of the regional transit terminal shall be paid over by the authority, to any fiscal agent, trustee, or depositary appointed by the authority, as provided in the indenture. The authority may, in its absolute discretion, fix the terms and conditions upon which the fiscal agent or trustee or trustees shall receive, hold, and disburse such revenues, and may prescribe the duties and powers of such fiscal agent, trustee or trustees or depositary in the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67506 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67506
Section 67506
Status: in_force

“Transbay transit terminal” means the existing bus terminal under the jurisdiction of the commission located at First and Mission Streets in the City and County of San Francisco.
Cal. GOV § 67582 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67582
Section 67582
Status: in_force

Pending the actual issuance or delivery of definitive bonds, the commission may issue temporary or interim bonds, certificates or receipts of any denominations whatsoever, and with or without coupons, to be exchanged for definitive bonds when ready for delivery.
Cal. GOV § 67640 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 10 / Section 67640
Section 67640
Status: in_force

The authority and its officers and agents may perform such acts and enter into such agreements, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the duties and powers conferred upon the authority by this chapter, including all such acts or agreements in connection with acquiring, constructing, completing, maintaining, operating, repairing, insuring, or replacing the regional transit terminal or any part thereof, for the safeguarding of funds and revenues required for the purposes of this chapter, and for the payment of the bonds issued pursuant to this chapter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the authority may lease out all or any part of the regional transit terminal.
Cal. GOV § 67590 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67590
Section 67590
Status: in_force

Subject to any applicable provisions which may be contained in an indenture, the commission may invest any available funds in bonds issued by it and may hold, cancel, or resell such bonds.
Cal. GOV § 67580 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67580
Section 67580
Status: in_force

The commission may provide, in the proceedings for the issuance of bonds, that the bonds and the interest thereon constitute such lien upon the revenues of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof acquired, constructed, or completed, improved, or extended, by the department as may be provided for in the indenture. The indenture may provide that the bonds shall be secured by the revenues derived from the entire regional transit terminal or from revenues of only certain designated facilities therein.
Cal. GOV § 67542 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67542
Section 67542
Status: in_force

The authority shall not commence any eminent domain proceedings unless the board first adopts by unanimous vote a resolution that meets the requirements of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1245.210) of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Cal. GOV § 67625 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 8 / Section 67625
Section 67625
Status: in_force

The authority may accept contributions or appropriations from the United States of America, the State of California, or any department or agency of either thereof, or from any public corporation.
Cal. GOV § 67606 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 67606
Section 67606
Status: in_force

The authority may insure against public liability or property damage. It may provide in the proceedings authorizing the issuance of any revenue bonds for the carrying of such or any other insurance, in such amount and of such character as may be specified, and for the payment of the premiums thereon.
Cal. GOV § 67574 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67574
Section 67574
Status: in_force

Bonds shall bear interest at a rate of not to exceed 7 percent per annum, payable annually or semiannually, or in part annually and in part semiannually.
Cal. GOV § 67567 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67567
Section 67567
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause providing the events of default and the terms and conditions upon which such default and its consequences may be waived. An indenture may include a clause designating the rights, limitations, power, and duties arising upon breach by the commission or department of any of the covenants, conditions, or obligations contained in any indenture; provided, that no indenture shall limit or restrict the rights granted to bondholders by Article 7 (commencing with Section 67620).
Cal. GOV § 67510 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67510
Section 67510
Status: in_force

“Public corporation” means any county, city and county, city, town, municipal corporation, district of any kind or class, authority, redevelopment agency or political subdivision of this state.
Cal. GOV § 67559 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67559
Section 67559
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause requiring the commission to preserve and protect the security of the bonds and the rights of the holders thereof and to warrant and defend such rights.
Cal. GOV § 67578 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67578
Section 67578
Status: in_force

Bonds shall bear dates prescribed by the commission. Bonds may be serial bonds or sinking fund bonds with such maturities as the commission may determine. No bond by its terms shall mature in more than 50 years from its own date and, in the event any authorized issue is divided into two or more series or divisions, the maximum maturity date herein authorized shall be calculated from the date on the face of each bond separately, irrespective of the fact that different dates may be prescribed for the bonds of each separate series or division of any authorized issue.
Cal. GOV § 67634 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 67634
Section 67634
Status: in_force

The proceeds of the sale of bonds, held by any fiscal agent, trustee, or depositary of the commission, not currently required to meet acquisition or construction costs or expenses payable from the construction fund, or interest on the bonds, may be invested in bonds and other obligations eligible for investment of surplus county moneys, subject to such limitations as may be provided in the indenture. Any income or interest thereon shall be added to, and become a part of, the particular fund upon which such interest or income accrues.
Cal. GOV § 67566 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67566
Section 67566
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause requiring, specifying, or limiting the kind, amount, and character of insurance to be maintained by the department on the regional transit terminal, or any part thereof, and the use and disposition of the proceeds of any such insurance thereafter collected. Such insurance may include fire, casualty, fidelity, public liability, property damage, or any other type or kind of insurance deemed desirable by the department, including use and occupancy insurance or insurance against loss of revenues from any cause.
Cal. GOV § 67631 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 67631
Section 67631
Status: in_force

The proceeds of the sale of bonds shall be deposited and disbursed as provided in the indenture authorizing the issuance of such bonds.
Cal. GOV § 67503 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67503
Section 67503
Status: in_force

“Authority” means the San Francisco Bay Area Transportation Terminal Authority created by this title.
Cal. GOV § 67552 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67552
Section 67552
Status: in_force

The commission shall issue bonds in its name. These bonds shall constitute obligations of the commission only, and neither the payment of the principal of any such bond nor the payment of interest thereon constitutes a debt, liability, or obligation of any county, city, city and county, district, or political subdivision, or of the State of California. All bonds issued by the commission shall contain a recital on their face that neither the payment of the principal, or any part thereof, nor the payment of any interest thereon constitutes a debt, liability, or obligation of any county, city, city and county, district, or political subdivision, or of the State of California.
Cal. GOV § 67544 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67544
Section 67544
Status: in_force

The authority shall have power to deposit any moneys of the authority, in accordance with the provisions of the general laws of the State of California governing the deposit of public moneys of counties, in such bank or banks in the State of California as may be authorized to receive deposits of public funds, in the same manner and upon the same security as public moneys of counties are deposited in such banks and with like force and effect, and to invest any moneys in any sinking fund or reserve fund created by any indenture or any surplus in the treasury of the authority not required for its immediate needs, in accordance with the general laws of the State of California relating to investments of county funds, but subject to such limitations and restrictions as may be provided in any indenture under which bonds of the authority are outstanding.
Cal. GOV § 67633 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 67633
Section 67633
Status: in_force

The commission shall, in any indenture, designate a trustee or fiscal agent, which shall be a bank or trust company, or banks or trust companies, duly qualified to do business in this state, to receive the proceeds of such bonds and to hold the same separate and apart from all other funds of the commission. Such moneys shall be paid out and disbursed as provided in the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67502 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67502
Section 67502
Status: in_force

When the terms defined in this chapter are used in this title, they have the meanings ascribed to them in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires.
Cal. GOV § 67612 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 6 / Section 67612
Section 67612
Status: in_force

All rates, rents, fees, and charges shall comply with the provisions of any applicable indenture. The bond redemption and interest payments shall, to the extent provided in the indenture, constitute a first, direct and exclusive charge and lien on all such rates, rents, fees, charges, and other revenues and interest thereon received from the use and operation of the regional transit terminal, and on any sinking or other funds created therefrom; and all such rates, rents, fees, charges, and other revenues, together with interest thereon, shall constitute a trust fund for the security and payment of such bonds and, except as and to the extent provided in the indenture with respect to the payment therefrom of expenses for other purposes including administration, operation, maintenance, improvements or extensions of the regional transit terminal or other purposes, shall not be used or pledged for any other purpose so long as such bonds, or any of them, are outstanding and unpaid.
Cal. GOV § 67591 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67591
Section 67591
Status: in_force

While any bonds issued by the commission remain outstanding and unpaid, the power of the department to establish, levy, and collect rents, fees, and other charges in connection with the regional transit terminal shall not be diminished or impaired.
Cal. GOV § 67536 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67536
Section 67536
Status: in_force

The authority may sue and be sued in all courts of competent jurisdiction, except that the State of California does not consent to any suit filed against the authority in any federal court of the United States; provided, that the authority may, as a plaintiff, institute or, as an intervenor, intervene in any suit in any federal court of the United States.
Cal. GOV § 67554 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67554
Section 67554
Status: in_force

The commission may enter into indentures providing for the principal amount, date or dates, maturities, interest rate, denominations, form, registration, transfer, interchange, and other provisions of such bonds and coupons, and the terms and conditions upon which the bonds shall be executed, issued, secured, sold, paid, redeemed, funded, and refunded. Reference on the face of the bonds to such indenture by its date of adoption, or the apparent date on the face thereof, is sufficient to incorporate all of the provisions thereof and of this chapter into the body of the bonds and their appurtenant coupons. Each taker and subsequent holder of the bonds or coupons, whether the coupons are attached to or detached from the bonds, has recourse to all of the provisions of the indenture and of this chapter and is bound thereby.
Cal. GOV § 67571 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67571
Section 67571
Status: in_force

The commission shall fix and determine, in an indenture, the conditions upon which any indenture trustee shall receive, hold, or disburse any or all revenues collected for, or on account of, the commission. The commission shall, in an indenture, prescribe the duties and powers of such indenture trustee with respect to the issuance, authentication, sale, and delivery of the bonds and the payment of principal and interest thereof, the redemption of the bonds, the registration and discharge from registration of the bonds, and the management of any sinking fund or other funds provided as security for the bonds.
Cal. GOV § 67600 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 67600
Section 67600
Status: in_force

After the transbay transit terminal has been transferred to the authority, it may thereafter proceed with construction of the regional transit terminal. It may also thereafter enlarge or extend the regional transit terminal if such enlargement or extension is, in its judgment, necessary or convenient for the development of transportation service in the San Francisco Bay area. Such terminal or enlargement or extension thereof shall be constructed in such a manner that it conforms to building codes of the City and County of San Francisco.
Cal. GOV § 67539 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67539
Section 67539
Status: in_force

(a) The authority and the department shall have the power to apply for and accept grants and loans from any department or agency of the United States of America to be used for the development of the regional transit terminal, or of any facilities ancillary thereto, and to enter into any agreement with such department or agency in relation to such grants or loans; provided, however, that such agreement shall not conflict with any of the provisions of any indenture under which bonds of the commission are then outstanding.

(b) The authority and the department may accept contributions of money or property from any city, city and county, district, or political subdivision of the state for the development of the regional transit terminal.
Cal. GOV § 67545 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67545
Section 67545
Status: in_force

The authority shall not have power to levy taxes for any purpose whatsoever.
Cal. GOV § 67541 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67541
Section 67541
Status: in_force

The authority may exercise the right of eminent domain for the condemnation of real or personal property or any right or interest therein for its use within the City and County of San Francisco, including the power to acquire real property in fee simple or any lesser estate or interest or for rights-of-way or other uses of the authority and also for the purpose of protecting and preserving the rights, powers and privileges of the authority with respect to any facilities then owned or operated by the authority. No publicly owned property shall be taken, or condemnation proceedings instituted therefor, without the consent of the public agency or public corporation owning or controlling such publicly owned property.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section no taking or acquisition of title or possession, by the district which would involve the abandonment, removal, relocation or use of the property of a railroad corporation, as defined in Section 230 of the Public Utilities Code, shall be permitted, unless the Public Utilities Commission, after a hearing, shall find and determine that the public interest and necessity require the abandonment, removal, relocation or use of such property and that such taking or acquisition will not unreasonably impair the ability of the railroad corporation involved to provide safe, adequate, economical and efficient service.
Cal. GOV § 67602 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 67602
Section 67602
Status: in_force

Title to all property acquired by the authority and the revenues and income therefrom, is in the name of the authority. The title to any moneys, revenues, sinking funds, reserve funds and other funds of the authority and the income thereof pledged to the payment of the principal or any interest on any bonds issued hereunder is subject to the trusts hereby created in favor of the bondholders. The management, operation and control of the regional transit terminal and of every part thereof acquired, constructed or completed by the authority shall be vested in the authority; provided, however, that any indenture may contain provisions with respect to the exercise thereof.
Cal. GOV § 67630 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 67630
Section 67630
Status: in_force

The proceeds from the sale of bonds shall be paid to any bank or trust company designated as the fiscal agent, trustee, or depositary of the commission, as provided in this chapter. If a part of the cash proceeds of the sale or exchange of bonds is to be used for operating funds of the regional transit terminal, such proceeds or part thereof shall be placed in any fund designated in the indenture pursuant to which the bonds are issued.
Cal. GOV § 67583 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67583
Section 67583
Status: in_force

All bonds, and the interest thereon, are exempt from all taxation by the State of California or any public corporation other than gift, inheritance and franchise taxes.
Cal. GOV § 67572 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67572
Section 67572
Status: in_force

The commission may issue bonds in series and may divide any series into one or more divisions and fix different maturities or dates of such bonds, different rates of interest, or prescribe different terms and conditions for the bonds of the several series or divisions. It is not necessary that all bonds of the same authorized issue be of the same kind or character, have the same security, or be of the same interest rate, but the terms thereof shall in each case be provided for by the commission, at or prior to the issue thereof. The commission may provide for successive issues or may provide for one maximum issue. The commission may provide that all bonds, or the bonds of any specified issue, shall be paid from and secured by the revenues of the specified facilities, all in the manner and upon the terms set forth in the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67507 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67507
Section 67507
Status: in_force

“Regional transit terminal” means the terminal to be developed and constructed under the provisions of this title, including any and all related facilities developed and constructed in conjunction therewith.
Cal. GOV § 67543 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67543
Section 67543
Status: in_force

The authority may adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enable it to exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed upon it by this chapter. The authority may by resolution make, amend and repeal rules and regulations governing the use, operation, and maintenance of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof under its jurisdiction and control; provided, however, that any indenture may place limitations and conditions upon the exercise of such powers or any thereof.
Cal. GOV § 67526 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 67526
Section 67526
Status: in_force

All members of the authority or their duly designated alternates shall serve without pay, but they may receive their necessary actual expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.
Cal. GOV § 67555 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67555
Section 67555
Status: in_force

An indenture may include such covenants and agreements on the part of the commission as the commission deems necessary or advisable for the issue, payment, better security, or protection of the bonds issued thereunder.
Cal. GOV § 67522 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 67522
Section 67522
Status: in_force

The authority’s purpose shall be to develop plans for a regional transit terminal in the City and County of San Francisco on and immediately adjacent to the site of the existing transbay transit terminal. The terminal may be developed in conjunction with such other facilities as, in the judgment of the authority, are necessary and proper to develop the site to its highest and best use. The terminal and facilities shall be designed and developed in full compliance so that it will conform with the municipal code and master plan of the City and County of San Francisco.
Cal. GOV § 67561 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67561
Section 67561
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause which limits, restricts, or prohibits any right, power, or privilege of the commission to mortgage or otherwise encumber, sell, lease, or dispose of all, or any part, of the regional transit terminal, or to enter into any other agreement which impairs or impedes the operation of the terminal, or any part thereof, necessary to secure adequate revenues or which otherwise impairs or impedes the rights of the holders of the bonds with respect to such revenues.
Cal. GOV § 67587 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67587
Section 67587
Status: in_force

The commission may apply to the State Treasurer under the Districts Securities Law (Division 10 (commencing with Section 20000) of the Water Code), as such law now reads or may hereafter be amended to read, for the certification of any bonds issued by it as legal investments for savings banks and other funds, but such certification shall not be a condition precedent to the issuance of any bonds by the commission nor shall the State Treasurer have any jurisdiction over the expenditure of any proceeds of bonds certified by it. If the State Treasurer determines that the bonds are adequately secured and that the revenues of the commission applicable to the payment thereof are, or probably will be, sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds, and if the State Treasurer certifies to that effect, the bonds so certified shall be eligible as legal investments for both public and private funds in the same manner as provided in the Districts Securities Law. The commission may issue bonds with or without such certification and shall not be precluded from issuing bonds subsequently without such certification, notwithstanding the fact that earlier issues of bonds may have been certified as legal investments.
Cal. GOV § 67530 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 67530
Section 67530
Status: in_force

The authority may sue and be sued in the name of the San Francisco Bay Area Transportation Terminal Authority.
Cal. GOV § 67535 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67535
Section 67535
Status: in_force

The authority shall terminate no later than December 31, 1981. The authority may terminate itself prior to that date if the following conditions are satisfied:

(a) The authority has completed its design work and transmitted to the department the final plans and specifications for the construction of the regional transit terminal.

(b) The department accepts the final plans and specifications developed by the authority.
Cal. GOV § 67550 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67550
Section 67550
Status: in_force

The commission may issue bonds for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, completion, addition, betterment, improvement, extension, or repair of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof, and any indenture under which bonds are issued may provide for the payment of any incidental expenses, including legal, engineering, fiscal, financial consultant, and other expenses, connected with issuing and disposing of the bonds, for all amounts required for the creation of an operating fund, or construction fund, reserve fund, sinking fund, or other special fund, for all other incidental expenses connected with the acquisition, construction, or completion of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof, for reimbursement of advances by the commission or by others for such purposes and for working capital. The total amount of bonds that may be issued by the commission shall not be limited as to aggregate principal amount, except as the commission may provide in any indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67563 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67563
Section 67563
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause requiring the commission to hold in trust the proceeds of the bonds and the revenues pledged to the payment of such bonds and the interest thereon, or to any reserve or other fund created for the further protection of the bonds, and to apply such revenues or cause them to be applied only as provided in the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67573 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67573
Section 67573
Status: in_force

Bonds may be issued as coupon bonds or as registered bonds. The commission may provide for the interchange of coupon bonds for registered bonds and registered bonds for coupon bonds, and may provide that the bonds shall be registered as to principal only, or as to both principal and interest, or otherwise as the commission may determine.
Cal. GOV § 67537 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67537
Section 67537
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall investigate and evaluate various reasonable alternatives for the development of the regional transit terminal and, after public hearing, shall adopt one alternative for implementation. The authority shall consult with the department during the design phase regarding design criteria and construction procedures. Final plans and specifications shall be submitted to the department for review and acceptance. The department shall accept the plans and specifications within 90 days of receiving the documents or shall transmit its concerns and reasons for not accepting the documents within 90 days.

(b) The authority and the department may acquire by grant, purchase, lease, gift, devise, or otherwise any property, or interests in property, necessary to the development of the regional transit terminal.
Cal. GOV § 67551 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67551
Section 67551
Status: in_force

The validity of the authorization and issuance of any bonds by the commission is not dependent on or affected in any way, except to the extent provided in the indenture by:

(a) Proceedings taken by the commission or the department for the acquisition, construction, or completion of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof.

(b) Any contracts made by the commission or the department in connection with the acquisition, construction, or completion of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof.

(c) The failure to complete any part of the regional transit terminal for which bonds are authorized to be issued.
Cal. GOV § 67546 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 67546
Section 67546
Status: in_force

All property of the authority, and all income, rates, fees, rentals, and other charges received or collected by the authority shall be free and exempt from all taxes by the State of California or by any political subdivision or subordinate taxing authority thereof.
Cal. GOV § 67610 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 6 / Section 67610
Section 67610
Status: in_force

(a) If the department contracts with a developer for the design, construction, operation, and management of the regional transit terminal, the contract shall require the developer to make annual payments to the commission sufficient in amount to meet all obligations assumed by the commission under the provisions of any bond indenture, including, but not limited to, annual interest, principal payments, and operating and maintenance costs of the terminal.

(b) If the department itself undertakes operation of the regional transit terminal, it shall fix rents, rates, fees, and charges for occupancy or use of the facilities thereof in compliance with the terms of any applicable indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67613 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 6 / Section 67613
Section 67613
Status: in_force

The commission may provide in an indenture that the rates, rents, fees, and charges established are minimum rates, rents, fees, and charges and subject to increase or decrease in accordance only with the terms of the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67576 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67576
Section 67576
Status: in_force

The commission may provide for the payment of the principal and interest of bonds at any place or places within or without the State of California, and in any specified lawful coin or currency of the United States of America.
Cal. GOV § 67589 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67589
Section 67589
Status: in_force

No indenture need be recorded or filed in any public office, other than the office of the commission. The pledge of revenues provided in any indenture shall take effect forthwith as provided therein, and irrespective of the date of receipt of such revenues by the commission or the indenture trustee. Such pledge shall be effective as provided in the indenture without physical delivery of the revenues to the commission or to the indenture trustee.
Cal. GOV § 67584 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67584
Section 67584
Status: in_force

The commission may provide for the issuance, sale, or exchange of refunding bonds for the purpose of redeeming or retiring any bonds issued by the commission. All provisions of this chapter applicable to the issuance of bonds are applicable to the refunding bonds and to the issuance, sale, or exchange thereof.
Cal. GOV § 67604 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 67604
Section 67604
Status: in_force

The authority may insure against any accident to or destruction of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof. Any money collected on such insurance shall be used for the purpose of repairing or rebuilding the facility or any part thereof damaged, injured or destroyed, or for the retirement of any bonds issued by the authority as may be set forth in the indenture authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Cal. GOV § 67528 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 67528
Section 67528
Status: in_force

The authority shall maintain an office located in the City and County of San Francisco.
Cal. GOV § 67621 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 67621
Section 67621
Status: in_force

The enumeration of the rights and remedies in Section 67620 does not exclude the exercise or prosecution of any other rights or remedies available to the holders of bonds.
Cal. GOV § 67605 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 67605
Section 67605
Status: in_force

The authority may insure against loss of revenues from any cause whatsoever and the proceeds of any such insurance shall be used as provided in the indenture securing any then outstanding bonds of the authority.
Cal. GOV § 67500 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 1 / Section 67500
Section 67500
Status: in_force

This title shall be known and may be cited as the “San Francisco Bay Area Transportation Terminal Authority Act.”
Cal. GOV § 67521 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 67521
Section 67521
Status: in_force

The authority is a public corporation of the State of California, independent of the agencies from which its board is appointed and in carrying out its corporate purpose as provided in this title, will be performing an essential governmental function. The powers and duties of the authority are those granted or imposed by this chapter, and the powers granted by this chapter are not restricted or qualified by Title 2 (commencing at Section 8000) of this code. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing at Section 13290) of Part 3 of Division 3 of Title 2 of this code shall not be applicable to the authority. The authority shall not be deemed a “state agency” as that term is defined by Section 11000 of this code; provided that if the authority itself undertakes the work of developing, designing and construction of the regional transit terminal the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 14250) of Part 5 of Division 3 of Title 2 which are applicable to public bidding and award of contracts shall apply to the authority insofar as they can be made applicable thereto. The authority shall be deemed a “state agency” for purposes of Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1, Division 3, Title 2.
Cal. GOV § 67603 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 67603
Section 67603
Status: in_force

The authority may use for the payment of the cost of acquisition, construction, completion, additions, betterments, extensions and repairs of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof any funds made available to the authority to be expended for the accomplishing of the purposes set forth in this title or the proceeds of bonds issued and sold by the authority, subject to the provisions of any applicable indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67632 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 67632
Section 67632
Status: in_force

Any surplus moneys which shall exist after the payment in full of all costs of acquisition, construction, and completion of the regional transit terminal or any part thereof for which the bonds were issued, may be paid out and disbursed as provided in the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67579 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67579
Section 67579
Status: in_force

The commission may fix terms and conditions for the sale or other disposition of any authorized issue of bonds. The commission may sell bonds at less than their par or face value, but no issue of bonds may be sold at an aggregate price below the par or face value thereof if such sale would result in a net interest cost to the commission, calculated upon the entire issue so sold, of more than 7 percent per annum, payable semiannually, according to standard tables of bond values. All bonds issued and sold for cash pursuant to this chapter shall be sold on sealed proposals to the highest bidder, either bidding alone or in conjunction with others, after advertising for bids by publication of notice of sale once, not less than 10 days prior to the date of sale, in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City and County of San Francisco. The commission may reject any and all bids submitted and may thereafter sell the bonds so advertised for sale at private sale to any financially responsible bidder, either bidding alone or in conjunction with others, under such terms and conditions as it deems most advantageous to its own interest, but the bonds shall not be sold at a price below that of the highest bid which was rejected. The commission may contract loans and borrow money through the sale of bonds to the United States of America or any of its departments or agencies, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed to. Such bonds shall be subject to all other provisions of this chapter, except the requirement that bonds be sold on sealed proposals to the highest bidder after advertising for bids.
Cal. GOV § 67575 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67575
Section 67575
Status: in_force

Bonds may be callable upon such terms and conditions and upon such notice as the commission may determine, and upon the payment of the premium fixed by the commission in the proceedings for the issuance of the bonds. No bond shall be subject to call or redemption prior to its fixed maturity date, unless the right to exercise such call is expressly stated on the face of the bond.
Cal. GOV § 67564 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67564
Section 67564
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause limiting the power of the commission to apply the proceeds of the sale of any issue of bonds except as provided in the indenture.
Cal. GOV § 67511 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 2 / Section 67511
Section 67511
Status: in_force

“Commission” means the California Transportation Commission.
Cal. GOV § 67569 — California Code / Code gov / Title 7.8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 67569
Section 67569
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause providing for such other acts and matters as may be necessary or convenient or desirable in order to secure the bonds or to make the bonds more marketable.