Long Beach Transit
TL;DR
Long Beach Transit held its monthly board meeting, approving several key contracts and authorizations related to transit infrastructure, technology, and operations. The board continued to meet virtually under Assembly Bill 361 and recognized three employees of the month for July 2022.
Key Decisions
- Funding Applications for Transit Subsidies Passed
- Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Software Licensing Passed
- Onboard Video Security System and Passenger Counter Installation Passed
- AV Equipment Purchase for Transit Facility Passed
- Removal of August Board Meeting from Calendar Passed
Agenda
- BOARD MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 ZOOM MEETING ID: 811 2770 4312 (PASSWORD: 1963)
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- REGULAR MEETING - NOON
- Call to Order. (Michael Clemson)
- Roll Call. (Jen Flores)
- Employee Recognition. (Jen Flores) Employees of the Month for July 2022: Felicia Session, Transit Service Delivery and Planning Gabriel Quintero, Maintenance and Infrastructure Lisa Chin, Administrative Staff INFORMATION ITEM
- Public Comment. Any member of the public may raise their hand, upon recognition by the Chair, state his or her name and proceed to address the Board on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Long Beach Transit Board of Directors, provided that no action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Comments shall be limited to three minutes, unless different time limits are set by the Chair, subject to the approval of the Board.
- President and CEO Report. (Kenneth McDonald) INFORMATION ITEM
- NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
- 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.
- 11 CONSENT CALENDAR (6 - 8)Action: passed the consent calendar Passed
A motion was made by Director Bentley, seconded by Vice Chair Sutton, to approve the Consent Calendar Items 6 - 8. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the regular session meeting held on June 23, 2022.TR-Agenda Item
- 7. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the special session meeting held on July 15, 2022.TR-Agenda Item
- 8. Recommendation to adopt the resolution to authorize continued teleconferencing meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.TR-Agenda Item
- REGULAR CALENDAR
- 9. Monthly Financial Report. (Lisa Patton) INFORMATION ITEMTR-Agenda ItemAction: received and filed
This TR-Agenda Item was received and filed.
- 10. Recommendation to adopt a resolution authorizing the President and CEO to file funding applications for Fiscal Year 2023 subsidies under the State Transit Assistance program and Article IV of the Transportation Development Act in the amount of $38,503,948. (Lisa Patton)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Director Bentley, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Mejia, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 11. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a three-year contract with Mission Linen Supply for the Maintenance and Infrastructure department uniform services at a cost of $233,089 with two, one-year options at $85,526 for Option Year 1 and $89,764 for Option Year 2, and a 10% contingency of $40,837 for a total authorization amount not to exceed $49,206. (Richard Rodriguez)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Director Anorve, seconded by Director Bentley, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 12. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a three-year contract enterprise agreement with CDW Government, LLC, for Microsoft Enterprise Software Licensing annually at $197,946, for a total authorization amount not to exceed $593,838. (Jaimey Wasson)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Sutton, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Mejia, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 13. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a contract with VOntas, Inc., to replace the Onboard Video Security System and to install Automated Passenger Counters for $3,168,138 with a 5% contingency of $158,407 for a total authorization amount not to exceed $3,326,545. (Carrie Sabel)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Sutton, seconded by Director Bentley, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 14. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a contract with EIDIM Group, Inc., to purchase and deploy AV equipment at LBTCO for $684,753, with a 10% contingency of $68,475, for a total authorization amount not to exceed $753,228. (Patrick Pham)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Director Anorve, seconded by Director Bentley, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 15. Recommendation to approve the removal of the Board of Directors August date from the regular meeting calendar. (Kenneth McDonald)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Director Bentley, seconded by Director Anorve, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 16. Recommendation to adopt the resolution to amending Article 2, Section 10 titled “Fees and Compensation” of the By-Laws of the Long Beach Transportation Company (as amended on October 25, 2010). (Kenneth McDonald)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Sutton, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Mejia, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Closed Session. CONFERENCE REAL PROPERTY (Gov. Code sec. 54956.8) Property: 4801 Airport Plaza Drive, Long Beach, CA 90815 Kenneth A. McDonald, President and CEO; Lisa Patton, Executive Director/VP, Finance and Budget Re: Price, Terms
- Board Requests.
- 19. Adjourn. The next regular meeting will be held on September 22, 2022. (Michael Clemson)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Director Bentley, seconded by Director Anorve, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 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.