Long Beach Transit
TL;DR
Long Beach Transit held its monthly board meeting via videoconference, approving several key funding and infrastructure grants that will improve public transportation services. The board recognized six employees of the month and discussed ongoing projects and financial updates.
Key Decisions
- Federal Transit Administration Grant Application Passed
- California State Transportation Funding Request Passed
- Construction Services Contract with PCN3, Inc. Passed
- Continued Teleconference Meeting Authorization 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 August and September 2022: Dewander White, Transit Service Delivery and Planning Alex Ariola, Maintenance and Infrastructure Sandra Sanchez, Administrative Staff Rida B. Shihata, Transit Service Delivery and Planning Alejandro Perez-Galicia, Maintenance and Infrastructure Brenda Cisneros, 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.
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- 12 CONSENT CALENDAR (6 - 8)Action: passed the consent calendar Passed
A motion was made by Director Añorve, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Mejia, to passed the consent calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the regular session meeting held on July 28, 2022.TR-Agenda Item
- 7. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the special session meeting held on August 25, 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 an application and execute a grant agreement with the Federal Transit Administration for $25,007,783 under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. (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 adopt a resolution authorizing the President and CEO to submit a funding request to the California Department of Transportation for Senate Bill 1 State of Good Repair funds to obligate allocated funding for Long Beach Transit's capital projects in the amount of $1,267,781. (Marisol Barajas)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Director Bentley, seconded by Director Añorve, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 12. Recommendation to authorize the President and CEO to enter into a contract with PCN3, Inc., for construction services for $3,988,241, with a 10% contingency of $398,824, for a total authorization amount not to exceed $4,387,065. (Lisa Patton)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Secretary/Treasurer Mejia, seconded by Director Bentley, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 13. Fiscal Year 2023 Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. (Kenneth McDonald) INFORMATION ITEMTR-Agenda ItemAction: withdrawn
This TR-Agenda Item was withdrawn.
- Board Request.
- 15. Adjourn. The next regular meeting will be held on October 27, 2022. (Michael Clemson)TR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Director Añorve, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Mejia, 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.