Current Board Agenda

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

of the

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

of the

SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT

A Public Agency

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

8:30 AM

John G. Britton Auditorium

550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD Members

Dave Davis (Chair), David Tabor (Vice Chair), Jen Lemberger (Secretary), Paula Perotte (Director), Arjun Sarkar (Director), Alberto Lapuz (Director), Monica Solórzano (Director).

3. REPORT REGARDING POSTING OF AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)

The Board will be asked to review and approve the draft minutes for the meeting of
September 1, 2026.

5. CASH REPORTS– (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)

The Board will be asked to review and approve the Cash Report from August 22, 2026.
through September 4, 2026.

THIS CONCLUDES THE CONSENT CALENDAR

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

Members of the public may address the Board on items within the jurisdiction of the Board that are not scheduled for public hearing. The time allotted per speaker will be at the discretion of the Board Chair. If you wish to address the Board under this item number, please complete and deliver to the MTD Board Clerk a “Request to Speak” form that includes both a description of the subject you wish to address and, if applicable, the agenda item number for which you would like to comment. Additional public comment will be allowed during each agenda item, including closed session items. Forms are available at www.sbmtd.gov and at MTD Administrative offices.

7. 50-YEAR WORK ANNIVERSARY – LINCOLN RUSSEL – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN –
ATTACHMENT)

Staff recommends that the Board of Directors adopt the attached Resolution, formally
recognizing Lincoln Russell on his 50th work anniversary in September 2026.

8. 2026 TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN – (INFORMATIONAL – ATTACHMENT)

Staff recommend that the Board review and comment on MTD’s 2026 Transit Asset
Management Plan.

9. FINANCIAL UPDATE 4th QUARTER REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 –
(INFORMATIONAL – ATTACHMENT)

Staff requests that the Board accept and file the financial report for the Santa Barbara
Metropolitan Transit District fourth quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year. The period being
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

10. ADVANCED AUTHORITY TO AWARD AND EXECUTE RENEWABLE DIESEL
CONTRACT – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)

Staff recommends that the Board grant the General Manager delegated advance authority
to award and execute a renewable diesel (RD) supply contract resulting from an upcoming
competitive solicitation, subject to the following conditions: delivered base price not to
exceed $4.23 per gallon (excluding applicable regulatory fees and taxes); fixed-price
contract term not to exceed 18 months; and contract award made to the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder.

11. FTA 5310 FY 26/27 DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE SANTA BARBARA URBANIZED
AREA – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN – ATTACHMENT 1, ATTACHMENT 2)

Staff recommends that the Board of Directors review the draft Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Guidelines and Application for the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area,
provide comments, and approve final guidelines.

12. SDRMA STAFF MEDICAL INSURANCE RENEWAL – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN –
ATTACHMENT 1, ATTACHMENT 2, ATTACHMENT 3)

Staff recommends the Board of Directors approve/adopt the PRISM/SDRMA’s updated
Participation Agreement; and approve/adopt the Resolution Approving the Form of and
Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and Authoring Participation
in the Special District Risk Management Authority’s Health Benefits Program.

13. AWARD JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)

Staff recommends that the Board of Directors authorize the General Manager to execute
a contract with Rich & Famous, Inc. dba Big Green Cleaning Company for comprehensive
daily janitorial services for a one-year base term for the firm fixed fee schedule
representing an initial one-year base term the amount of $125,900.00, with four
consecutive one-year options with not-to-exceed annual escalations of 3.5%, for a total
potential five-year contract value of $675,134.46.

14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE UPDATE – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN –
ATTACHMENT)

Staff and MTD’s attorney request that the Board approve the recommended changes to
the Conflict of Interest Code: Appendix C – Designated Employees title and names.

15. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – (INFORMATIONAL)

The General Manager will report on updates to District activities.

16. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS – (INFORMATIONAL)

The Board will report on the other related public transit issues and committees.

17. ADJOURNMENT

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the MTD Administrative Office at 805.963.3364 at least 48 hours in
advance of the meeting to allow time for MTD to attempt a reasonable accommodation.

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September 15, 2026 Board Meeting Packet