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, March 17, 2026
9:00 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 March 3, 2026.
5. CASH REPORTS– (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
The Board will be asked to review and approve the Cash Reports from February 21, 2026 through March 6, 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 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. TDA-LTF GRANT APPLICATION- (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN – ATTACHMENT 1, ATTACHMENT 2)
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution #2026-01 authorizing the General Manager to claim the Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds apportioned to the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District for FY 2026-27
8. LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution No. 2026-02 authorizing General Manager Jerry Estrada to execute all required documents for an application to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for FY 2025/26 California Cap-and-Invest funds from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP).
9:15 A.M. TIME CERTAIN – FISCAL YEAR 2025 SECTION 5339(a) PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
9. FTA 5339(A) PROGRAM OF PROJECTS (INFORMATIONAL – ATTACHMENT)
That the Board of Directors receive a presentation and provide feedback regarding the proposed Program of Projects (POP) for MTD’s FFY 2025 Section 5339(a) capital funding.
9:25 A.M. TIME CERTAIN – FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2027 49 USC §5307 PROGRAM OF PROJECTS AND DRAFT SERVICE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
10. DRAFT SERVICE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (INFORMATIONAL)
That the Board of Directors receive a presentation and provide feedback regarding the proposed service changes for August 2026, which serve as the Program of Projects (POP) for the estimated MTD FFY 2027 Section 5307 funding.
11. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – (INFORMATIONAL)
The General Manager will report on updates to District activities.
12. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS – (INFORMATIONAL)
The Board will report on other related public transit issues and committee meetings
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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March 17, 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
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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.