Long Beach Transit

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 · 11:00 AM AM · VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

TL;DR

Long Beach Transit held its monthly board meeting to discuss routine operational matters. The board approved several contracts for services, infrastructure improvements, and transit technology. They also voted to participate in a regional fareless transit initiative.

Key Decisions

  • Workers' Compensation Claims Management Contract Passed
  • Roof Replacement for Transit Facilities Passed
  • Purchase of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Passed
  • 2022 Board Meeting Calendar Passed
  • Participation in Regional Fareless Transit Pilot Program Passed
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Agenda

  1. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 ZOOM MEETING ID: 831 8266 8602 (PASSWORD: 1963)
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  3. Call to Order. (Michael Clemson)
  4. Roll Call. (Jen Flores)
  5. Employee Recognition. (Jen Flores) Employees of the Month for October 2021: Juan Quintana, Transit Service Delivery and Planning Ivan Hernandez, Maintenance and Infrastructure Oscar Vargas, Administrative Staff INFORMATION ITEM
  6. Public Comment.
  7. President and CEO Report. (Kenneth McDonald) INFORMATION ITEM
  8. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  9. All matters included on the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Long Beach Transit (LBT) Board of Directors and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board of Directors or the public so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item.
  10. 10 CONSENT CALENDAR (6)
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

    A motion was made by Secretary/Treasurer Bentley, seconded by Director Gant, to approve the Consent Calendar Item 6. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 6. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the regular session meeting held on September 23, 2021.
    TR-Agenda Item
  12. REGULAR CALENDAR
  13. 7. Monthly Financial Report. (Lisa Patton) INFORMATION ITEM
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    The TR-Agenda item was received and filed.

  14. 8. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a three-year, fixed rate contract with Athens Administrators for the provision of management services for workers' compensation claims and medical bill review, as a cost of $776,589, with two, one-year options at $274,548 for Option Year One and $282,784 for Option Year Two, for a total authorization amount not to exceed $1,333,921. (Noriel Sandoval)
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Sutton, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Bentley, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 9. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a contract with Letner Roofing Company for roof replacement and restoration services for $426,000, with a 10% contingency of $42,600, for a total authorization amount not to exceed $468,600. (Joanna Bould)
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Sutton, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Bentley, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 10. Recommendation to approve the Board of Directors meeting dates for Calendar Year 2022. (Jen Flores)
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Sutton, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Bentley, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 11. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a contract with New Flyer of America, Inc., for the purchase of 10 Heliox HPC 180kW DC power cabinets and 20 Heliox DC charging pedestals, control software and charger commissioning at a cost of $1,631,894, with a 3% contingency of $48,957, for a total authorization not to exceed $1,680,851. (Kenneth McDonald)
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Sutton, seconded by Director Gant, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 12. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to implement Long Beach Transit's participation in Phase 1 of Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority's regional Fareless Initiative (FSI) pilot program. (Kenneth McDonald)
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Director Gant, seconded by Director Mejia, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. Board Request.
  20. 14. Adjourn. The next regular meeting will be held on December 9, 2021. (Michael Clemson)
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Secretary/Treasurer Bentley, seconded by Vice Chair Sutton, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. Note: Long Beach Transit intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, please call the Board Secretary’s Office five business days prior to the meeting at 562.599.8554. Long Beach Transit is an entity which is separate and distinct from the City of Long Beach.