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, April 7, 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 meeting of
March 17, 2026.

5. CASH REPORTS– (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)

The Board will be asked to review and approve the Cash Reports from March 7, 2026 through March 27, 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 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. 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

8. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR CONNECTING FIRST/LAST MILE TRANSIT SERVICE FOR PEAK HOUR RAIL WITH SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCAG) – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN – ATTACHMENT)

Staff recommends the Board authorize the General Manager to continue negotiations with SBCAG regarding the operation of connecting transit service to support peak hour Pacific Surfliner rail service; and approve non-substantive and legal revisions and finalize the terms of the MOU as necessary to ensure timely implementation of service starting May 2026.

9. FLEET MANAGEMENT UPDATE – (INFORMATIONAL)

Staff recommends the Board receive an informational update on the Fleet Management Program, including the status and implementation of the associated Transit Asset Management Plan.

10. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND TRANSIT SERVICES MASTER AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN – ATTACHMENT)

Staff recommends the Board authorize the General Manager to execute a Transportation Management and Transit Services Master Agreement with City of Santa Barbara to facilitate Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle service.

11. ADVANCE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A DEBT INSTRUMENT AGREEMENT WITH FARMERS & MERCHANT’S BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $12,000,000, FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT HEAVY DUTY BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES – (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN)

Staff recommends the Board grant the General Manager advance authority to enter into a debt instrument agreement with Farmers & Merchants bank to provide for a “Specific Use” Line of Credit in an amount of up to $12,000,000, for the purpose of funding the purchase of Eight (8) Heavy Duty Battery Electric Buses, for a period of time until the grant reimbursements are received; and designate the current Authorized Agents, pursuant to the Master Company Resolution Number 2026-01, adopted by the Board of Directors on January 20, 2026, to effectuate transactions under this agreement.

12. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – (INFORMATIONAL)

The General Manager will report on updates to District activities.

13. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS – (INFORMATIONAL)

A. ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 1234 ETHICS AND SENATE BILL (SB) 827 FISCAL & FINANCIAL TRAINING
Staff recommends the Board receive an overview of mandatory AB 1234 Ethics and SB 827 Fiscal & Financial training.
B. The Board will report on the other related public transit issues and committees.

14. 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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April 7, 2026 Board Meeting Packet