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, October 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 will be asked to review and approve the draft minutes for the meetings of September 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026.

5. CASH REPORTS– (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)

The Board will be asked to review and approve the Cash Reports from September 5, 2026 through September 25, 2026, and September 26, 2026 through October 9, 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. CAL OES DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE –(ACTION MAY BE TAKE –ATTACHMENT)

Staff requests that the Board approve the attached resolution designating General Manager Jerry Estrada, Assistant General Manager, Chief Operation Officer, Mary Gregg, and Director of Finance and Administration, Nancy Tillie, as the authorized agents to execute and file agreements with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for federal financial assistance for disaster relief.

8. UPDATED CAFETERIA PLAN – IRS CODE 125 – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)

Staff recommends the Board of Directors adopt and approve the District’s IRS 125 Plan document, and authorize the General Manager to attest to the formal adoption of this item.

9. OPERATIONS SERVICE DELIVERY UPDATE – (INFORMATIONAL)

Staff recommends the Board of Directors receive an update on service delivery for the newly launched microtransit service, The Wave – Carpinteria, and for the fixed-route Line 20.

10. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – (INFORMATIONAL)

The General Manager will report on updates to District activities.

11. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS – (INFORMATIONAL)

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

12. 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.

PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO CLOSED SESSION ITEM WILL BE ALLOWED BEFORE THE RECESS

13. 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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October 20, 2026 Board Meeting Packet