Andrea Meza

The Board of Directors discussed and reviewed various agenda items, including the General Manager's monthly report, the approval of monthly expenditures, and the receipt of financial reports for April. The board conducted a public hearing and approved the FY 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Plan. Additionally, the Board authorized the filing of a TDA claim for Fiscal Year 2026-27, approved participation in the SPURR Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program, and received a presentation on the TDA Triennial Performance Audit. The meeting also included reports on monthly budget updates, contracts awarded, and updates on weighted vote formulas based on updated population estimates.

This Short Range Transit Plan serves as a five-year roadmap to improve transit service. Based on rider feedback and system data, the plan prioritizes enhancing reliability, travel time, and frequency by balancing coverage with more direct, faster service. It includes initiatives like 'MORE GO 2026' focusing on specific route optimizations (e.g., Routes 1, 6, 10, 11) to achieve improved connections, simplified alignments, and reduced travel times within resource constraints.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several operational and policy matters. Key agenda items included the introduction of new employees and employee service awards, the approval of a contract for security guard services, and the approval of updates to the procurement manual, including a review of purchasing thresholds. The Board also reviewed the annual service plan for the upcoming fiscal year, received an update on budget assumptions, and reviewed the actual versus budget financial report for the previous month. Furthermore, the Board authorized staff to submit an exemption request to CARB regarding fleet regulations and engaged in a closed session concerning a performance evaluation and labor negotiations for the General Manager.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several operational and financial items. Key discussions included a report of monthly expenditures, the approval of a revised purchase order for paratransit buses due to cost increases, and the authorization for the District to utilize LCTOP allocation and interest from SB 125 funds to support countywide free fare programs. Additionally, the Board received reports on contracts awarded, held a public hearing regarding vacancies and recruitment under AB 2561, and received a presentation on the draft FY 2027 operating budget and capital plan.

The meeting included a strategic planning session focused on fiscal challenges and opportunities, and a report and presentation regarding the construction update of the administrative and operations facility. Additionally, the board held a closed session to confer with agency labor negotiators regarding labor organization matters.