NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CANCELLATION
The Special Meeting of the Santa Barbara MTD Board of Directors
on
Tuesday,
January 6, 2026
has been cancelled.
THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
will be held on
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
8:30am
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
of the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
of the
SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT
A Public Agency
Tuesday, January 20, 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 of Directors will be asked to review and approve the draft minutes for the special meeting of December 9, 2025.
5. CASH REPORTS– (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
The Board of Directors will be asked to review and approve the Cash Reports from November 22, 2025 through December 5, 2025, December 6, 2025 through December 26, 2025, and December 27, 2025 through January 9, 2026.
THIS CONCLUDES THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may address the Board of Directors on items within the jurisdictionof the Board that are not scheduled for public hearing. The time allotted per speaker willbe at the discretion of the Board Chair. If you wish to address the Board under this itemnumber, please complete and deliver to the MTD Board Clerk a “Request to Speak” formthat includes both a description of the subject you wish to address and, if applicable, theagenda item number for which you would like to comment. Additional public comment willbe allowed during each agenda item, including closed session items. Forms are availableat www.sbmtd.gov and at MTD Administrative offices.
7. EASY LIFT SERVICE UPDATE – (INFORMATIONAL)
Staff recommends that the Board receive a presentation by Easy Lift Transportation regarding an update on services provided.
8. PLANNING WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 & SERVICE UPDATE -(INFORMATIONAL)
Staff recommends that the Board receive an update from the Planning Department on the service change work plan for fiscal year 2026-27, and a general service update.
9. SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE TRANSIT PASS PROGRAM AGREEMENT AMENDMENT 3 – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN – ATTACHMENT)
Staff recommends that the Board authorize General Manager to sign the attached Amendment 3 to the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District – Santa Barbara City College Transit Pass Program Agreement to continue the student transit pass program for an additional year.
10. CONTRACT AWARD FOR ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN – ATTACHMENT)
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the General Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Stantec Architecture, Inc. to provide On-Call Architectural & Engineering Services for a three-year base term, with the option to extend the term for up to an additional two-year term, with an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity based on a fee schedule not to exceed $1 million annually.
11. MASTER COMPANY RESOLUTION – FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK -(ACTION MAY BE TAKEN – ATTACHMENT)
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the Master Company Resolution for Farmers & Merchants Bank to provide comprehensive banking services to support the processing of daily operational financial activities, and appoint Jerardo Estrada, General Manager, Mary Gregg, Chief Operating Officer, and Nancy Tillie, Director of Finance and Administration as Authorized Agents to transact business on behalf of the District.
12. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – (INFORMATIONAL)
The General Manager will report on updates to District activities.
13. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS – (INFORMATIONAL)
The Board will report on other related public transit issues and committee meetings
14. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8) – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
Property: 4678 Calle Real / 149 North San Antonio Road.
Agency Negotiators: General Manager Jerry Estrada; District Outside Counsel Graham Lyons.
Negotiating Parties: Con/Am Group.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (GOVERNMENT CODES §54957 AND §54954.5(e)) – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
The Board will meet in closed session to evaluate the performance of the District’s General Manager and the General Manager Contract.
PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO CLOSED SESSION ITEM WILL BE ALLOWED BEFORE THE RECESS
16. 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.
View/Download Board Meeting Packet (PDF)
January 20, 2026 Board Meeting Packet
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
of the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
of the
SANTA BARBARA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT
A Public Agency
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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 THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
The Board of Directors will be asked to review and approve the draft minutes for the meeting of November 18, 2025.
5. CASH REPORTS – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
The Board of Directors will be asked to review and approve the Cash Reports from November 8, 2025 through November 21, 2025.
THIS CONCLUDES THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may address the Board of Directors 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. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 24-25 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS – (INFORMATIONAL – ATTACHMENTS)
Staff is recommending the Board receive the attached draft FY24-25 Audited Financial Statements and Reports.
8. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (GOVERNMENT
CODE §54956.8) (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
Property: 4678 Calle Real / 149 North San Antonio Road.
Agency Negotiators: General Manager Jerry Estrada; District Outside Counsel Graham Lyons.
Negotiating Parties: Con/Am Group.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO CLOSED SESSION ITEM WILL BE ALLOWED BEFORE THE RECESS
9. ADJOURNMENT
View/Download Board Meeting Packet (PDF)
December 9, 2025 Special Meeting Packet
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.