Charles R. Ramirez

The committee meeting addressed several operational and administrative items, including the receipt and filing of the Transportation Center Monthly Report. Amendments to the Agency's Conflict of Interest Code were reviewed and approved for recommendation to the full Board. The committee also reviewed a personnel report detailing staffing, workforce demographics, and equal employment opportunity data following changes in federal reporting requirements. Additionally, authorization was granted to add vehicle transfer applications to the retired vehicle recipient waitlist, to adopt an updated Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, and to award a contract for bidding and construction management support for the Wentworth Facility upgrade project.

The committee meeting covered several key items including the review of cash flow projections and the quarterly capital status report. The committee approved the awarding of an agreement for support vehicle cleaning services to Freshmobileca, LLC. Additionally, the committee authorized entering into a memorandum of understanding with the City of Hemet regarding the development, construction, and operation of the Hemet Mobility Hub, and recommended initiating the formation of a Community Facilities District to support the project's maintenance and security costs.

The meeting featured a presentation on the RAMP 22 workplace mentoring program by the Riverside Transit Agency, focusing on the improvement of employee morale and culture. Legislative updates were provided for the City of Beaumont regarding budget workshops and potential sales tax measures, and for the City of Banning concerning utility projects and construction delays. Transportation updates included ridership reports for Beaumont Transit, Banning Connect, and the Riverside Transit Agency, along with information on fare promotions and upcoming service adjustments. Additionally, community announcements were shared regarding local festivals, parades, and holiday observances.

The meeting featured a presentation on regional warehousing and logistics growth, specifically focusing on efforts to reduce truck congestion and improve mobility. The committee received legislative updates regarding a pilot program for traffic signal synchronization. Transportation and ridership updates were provided, noting growth in ridership and the ongoing youth ride-free promotion. Various community announcements were shared, including local service and cleanup days, sports event updates, and successes regarding municipal events.

The committee discussed the authorization to award a security services agreement for transit properties and conducted a budget preview for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, potential adjustments to Board member compensation were deliberated, leading to the approval and recommendation of revised policies for Board compensation and procedures. A closed session was also held regarding a specific incident, with no reportable actions taken.