NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CANCELLATION
The Special Meeting of the Santa Barbara MTD Board of Directors
on
Tuesday,
September 11, 2025
has been cancelled.
THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
will be held on
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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, October 7, 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 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 September 16, 2025.
5. CASH REPORTS– (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
The Board of Directors will be asked to review and approve the Cash Reports from September 6, 2025 through September 26, 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. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – (INFORMATIONAL)
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors receive a State and Federal legislative update.
8. FTA 5310 FY 25/26 DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE SANTA BARBARA URBANIZED AREA (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN- ATTACHMENT)
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors review the draft FTA 5310 Guidelines and Application for the Santa Barbara Urbanized Area, provide comments, and approve final guidelines.
9. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – (INFORMATIONAL)
The General Manager will report on updates to District activities.
10. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS – (INFORMATIONAL)
The Board will report on other related public transit issues and committee meetings
11. 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.
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
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October 7, 2025 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, August 26, 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 special meeting of August 5, 2025.
5. CASH REPORTS – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
The Board of Directors will be asked to review and approve the Cash Reports from July 26, 2025 through August 8, 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. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS – (INFORMATIONAL)
The Board will report on other related public transit issues and committee meetings.
8. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6) – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
Agency-Designated Representatives: General Manager Jerry Estrada; Chief Operating Officer/ AGM Mary Gregg.
Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union, Local 186.
9. 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
10. ADJOURNMENT
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August 26, 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.