NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CANCELLATION
The Special Meeting of the Santa Barbara MTD Board of Directors
on
Tuesday,
November 4, 2025
has been cancelled.
THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING
will be held on
Tuesday, November 18, 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, November 18, 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 meeting of October 21, 2025.
5. CASH REPORTS– (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
The Board of Directors will be asked to review and approve the Cash Reports from October 11, 2025 through October 24, 2025, and October 25, 2025, through November 7, 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. RESOLUTION HONORING JACK GRAHAM ON HIS RETIREMENT – (ACTION MAY BE
TAKEN– ATTACHMENTS)
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors adopt and present Resolution No. 2025-05
honoring Jack Graham on his retirement.
8. TERMINAL 2, PHASE 1 OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION – (INFORMATIONAL)
Staff recommends the Board receive an update on the recommissioning of Terminal 2 at
5353 Overpass Road in Goleta.
9. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FIRST QUARTER PERFORMANCE REPORTS –
(INFORMATIONAL)
Staff will present First Quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Performance Reports for the
period ending September 30, 2025.
10. MIGRATING ACCOUNTS TO FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK FOR
COMPREHENSIVE BANKING SERVICES – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN –
ATTACHMENTS)
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the General Manager to sign the necessary
agreements with Farmers & Merchants Bank to provide comprehensive banking services
to support the processing of daily operational financial activities.
11. TITLE VI PROGRAM: 2026-2028 – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN – ATTACHMENT)
Staff recommends that the Board receive a report on the Draft “Santa Barbara
Metropolitan Transit District Title VI Program: 2026 – 2028” and consider adoption of the
attached Resolution No. 2025-06.
12. GENERAL MANAGER SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY – LIABILITY AND WORKERS
COMPENSATION – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
Staff recommends the General Manager have up to $75,000 settlement authority for Auto
and General Liability claims, to match the current General Manager’s settlement authority
in Workers’ Compensation claims for $75,000.
13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REVISING THE POLICY FOR DISPOSITION OF LOST
OR UNCLAIMED BICYCLES – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN – ATTACHMENTS)
Staff recommends that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2025-07 approving
a revision to the policy for disposition of lost or unclaimed bicycles to add the
University of California Santa Barbara’s (UCSB) Associated Students Bike Shop as
a recipient of unclaimed bicycles.
14. ANNUAL ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2026 – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
The Board will conduct its annual Election of Officers for the 2026 Chair, Vice Chair, and
Secretary.
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 other related public transit issues and committee meetings
17. 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.
18. 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
19. ADJOURNMENT
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November 18, 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, 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.