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Long Beach Transit

Thursday, December 9, 2021 · 10:00 AM AM · VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

TL;DR

Long Beach Transit held its monthly board meeting, recognizing three employees of the month and approving several key contracts for transit infrastructure improvements. The board discussed financial reports, authorized new technology investments, and elected new officers.

Key Decisions

  • Network Access Switches Replacement Passed
  • Bus Tire Leasing and Servicing Contract Passed
  • Solar-Powered LED Electronic Signage for Bus Stops Passed
  • Election of Officers Completed
  • Next Regular Meeting Date Scheduled for January 27, 2022
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Agenda

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  2. BOARD MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 ZOOM MEETING ID: 854 3009 1855 (PASSWORD: 1963)
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  4. REGULAR MEETING - 10:00 A.M.
  5. Call to Order. (Michael Clemson)
  6. Roll Call. (Jen Flores)
  7. Employee Recognition. (Jen Flores) Employees of the Month for November 2021: Bernard Gammage, Transit Service Delivery and Planning Ruben Rodriguez, Maintenance and Infrastructure Enrique Medina, Administrative Staff INFORMATION ITEM
  8. Public Comment.
  9. President and CEO Report. (Kenneth McDonald) INFORMATION ITEM
  10. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  11. 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.
  12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR (6)
    Action: passed the consent calendar Passed

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

  13. 6. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the special session meeting held on November 2, 2021.
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  14. REGULAR CALENDAR
  15. 7. Monthly Financial Report. (Lisa Patton) INFORMATION ITEM
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This TR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  16. 8. Actuarial Valuation of Retirement Plans for Contract and Salaried Employees as of July 1, 2021. (Lisa Patton) INFORMATION ITEM
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This TR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  17. 9. Fiscal Year 2021 Retirement Plan Financial Statements for Contract and Salaried Employees. (Ashley Liang) INFORMATION ITEM
    TR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This TR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  18. 10. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a contract with Enterprise Systems Solutions Corp., dba LA Networks to replace the network access switches for $482,763, with a 10% contingency of $48,276, for a total authorization amount not to exceed $531,039. (Patrick Pham)
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Secretary/Treasurer Bentley, seconded by Director Price, to approve recommendation. The motion arried by the following vote:

  19. 11. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a three-year contract with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for leasing and servicing bus tires at a cost of $2,141,201 with two, one-year options at $806,135 for Option Year One and $828,841 for Option Year Two for a total authorization amount not to exceed $3,776,180. (Sergio Ortiz)
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    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:

  20. 12. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a contract with ETA Transit Systems, Inc., for the manufacturing, delivery and installation of 30 solar-powered LED electronic signage (eSigns) passenger information system for bus stops along Santa Fe Avenue at a cost of $252,534, with a 7% contingency of $17,677, for a total authorization amount not to exceed $270,211. (Olanrewaju Adelekan)
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  21. 13. Election of Officers. (Michael Clemson)
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  22. Closed Session. 1) Discussion of Personnel Evaluation for Kenneth A. McDonald, President and CEO Pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code § 54957 (b)(1)
  23. Board Requests.
  24. 16. Adjourn. The next regular meeting will be held on January 27, 2022. (Michael Clemson)
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  25. 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.