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REVISED Board of Directors Regular Meeting May 9, 2011 MST Conference Room One Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey 10:00 a.m. TRANSPORTATION: Ride Line 8 Ryan Ranch-Edgewater to MST Office 1. CALL TO ORDER 1-1. Roll call. 1-2. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. CLOSED SESSION As permitted by Government Code §64956 et seq. of the State of California, The Board of Directors may adjourn to Closed Session to consider specific matters dealing with personnel and/or pending possible litigation and/or conferring with the Board's Meyers-Milias-Brown Act representative. 2-1. Conference with property negotiators. (APN 032 171 005; L.2.3, L.2.4.1, L.2.4.3, L.2.4.2, APN 031-011-056-000, L.5.1) (Carl Sedoryk) (No enclosure) 3. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 3-1. Report on Closed Session and possible action. 4. CONSENT AGENDA 4-1. Review highlights of Agenda. (Carl Sedoryk) These items will be approved by a single motion. Anyone may request that an item be discussed and considered separately. 4-2. Adopt Resolution 2011-20 recognizing Steve Colburn, Coach Operator, as May Employee of the Month. (Robert Weber) (p. 1) 4-3. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 11, 2011. (Sonia Bannister) (p.3) 4-4. Disposal of property left aboard buses. (Sonia Bannister) (p. 9) 4-5. Financial Reports – March 2011. (Kathy Williams) (p. 11) 4-6. $130,000 Hastus (Giro, Inc.) multi-year maintenance and support contract agreement. (Mark Eccles) (p. 43) 4-7. South County Area Service Analysis adoption. (Hunter Harvath) (p. 45) 4-8. Adopt Resolution 2011-21 approving Homeland Security Grant Application authority. (Michelle Overmeyer) (p. 51) 4-9. Authorize vehicle donations for mini bus and passenger vans. (Michael Hernandez) (p. 55) 4-10. Appoint Nominating Committee. (Carl Sedoryk) (p. 57) 4-11. 2010 Community Stakeholder results. (Zoe Shoats) (p. 59) End of Consent Agenda 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5-1. Army Communities of Excellence 2011—US Army Garrison, Presidio of Monterey. (Mike Gallant) 5-2. May Employee of the Month- Steve Colburn, Coach Operator. (Robert Weber) 5-3. 20 years of Service- Michael Cargile, Communications Systems Specialist (Mike Hernandez) 5-4. Monterey Branch Line Light Rail Presentation – Transportation Agency for Monterey County (Debra Hale) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Members of the public may address the Board on any matter related to the jurisdiction of MST but not on the agenda. There is a time limit of not more than three minutes for each speaker. The Board will not take action or respond immediately to any public comments presented, but may choose to follow-up at a later time, either individually, through staff, or on a subsequent agenda. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS No action required unless specifically noted. 7-1. Facilities Committee Meeting minutes – April 11, 2011. (Michael Hernandez) (p. 65) 7-2. Legislative Committee Meeting minutes – April 25, 2011. (Hunter Harvath) (p. 67) 8. BIDS/PROPOSALS 8-1. Award a $256,140.00 three-year contract to Silveira Building Services to provide janitorial services. (Carl Wulf) (p. 71) 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9-1. Conduct public hearing on FY 2011 Program of Projects. (Michelle Overmeyer) (p. 73) 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10-1. South County update. (Hunter Harvath) (p. 75) 11. NEW BUSINESS 12. REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATION ITEMS The Board will receive and file these reports, which do not require any action by the Board. 12-1. General Manager/CEO Report. (p. 77) 12-2. TAMC Highlights – April 27, 2011. (p. 109) 12-3. Washington D.C. Lobbyist report –April 27, 2011. (p. 113) 12-4. State lobbyist report – April 29, 2011. (p. 115) 12-5. Staff trip reports. (p. 117) 12-6. Correspondence regarding Whispering Oaks. (p. 121) 13. COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS 13-1. Reports on meetings attended by Board members at MST expense (AB1234). 14. ANNOUNCEMENTS 15. ADJOURN NEXT MEETING DATE: June 13, 2011 in MST Conference Room. NEXT AGENDA DEADLINE: June 1, 2011 Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Monterey-Salinas Transit Administration office at 1 Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, CA during normal business hours. Upon request, MST will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least 5 days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to Sonia Bannister, MST, One Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, CA 93940 or [email protected] STEVEN COLBURN MAY 2011 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH WHEREAS, each month Monterey-Salinas Transit recognizes an outstanding employee as Employee of the Month; and WHEREAS, the Employee of the Month is recognized for their positive contribution to MST and to the entire community; and WHEREAS, Steve Colburn began his career as a Coach Operator in September 1989. He has served as a Line Instructor and a Department of Transportation (DOT) certified Instructor since January of 2000. Last August, he was the recipient of an 18 Year Safe Driving Award; and WHEREAS, Steve Colburn has previously been Employee of the Month three other times for his outstanding contribution during multiple projects, special events and substantial training efforts; and WHEREAS, Steve Colburn provided valuable input and assistance during the development of the new fare structure, coordinated a major training effort of all MST’s Coach Operators, and worked long hours providing final testing and inspection of the new fareboxes prior to their deployment; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Monterey-Salinas Transit recognizes Steve Colburn as Employee of the Month for May 2011; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Steve Colburn is to be congratulated for his excellent work at Monterey-Salinas Transit. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MONTEREY-SALINAS TRANSIT PASSED AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2011-20 this 9th day of May 2011. _______________________ _______________________ Fernando Armenta Carl G. Sedoryk Chairman Secretary BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MONTEREY-SALINAS TRANSIT April 11, 2011 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Armenta called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the MST Conference Room. Present: Fernando Armenta County of Monterey Kristin Clark City of Del Rey Oaks Maria Orozco City of Gonzales John Huerta, Jr. City of Greenfield (10:15) Michael Powers (Alt) City of King Frank O’Connell City of Marina Libby Downey City of Monterey Alan Cohen City of Pacific Grove Sergio Sanchez City of Salinas David Pendergrass City of Sand City Alvin Edwards City of Seaside Patricia Stephens City of Soledad Absent: Karen Sharp City of Carmel-By-The-Sea Staff: Sonia Bannister Office Administrator Mike Gallant Planning Manager Kelly Halcon Director of Human Resources Hunter Harvath Asst. General Manager/Finance & Administration Michael Hernandez Asst. General Manager/COO Carl Sedoryk General Manager/CEO Zoe Shoats Marketing Analyst Robert Weber Director of Transportation Services Kathy Williams General Accounting Manager Tom Hicks CTSA Manager Others: Artie Fields Salinas City Manager Jim Fink Citizen Alberto Villa Member of the public Ron Hughes KCPTA David C. Laredo De Lay & Laredo J. Scott Phillips Citizen Bob Parks ATU, Local 1225 Kay Cline Seaside resident Bill Weigle Seaside resident Honesto Costales, Jr. MST Apology is made for any misspelling of a name. April 11, 2011 Minutes Page 2 of 5 2. CLOSED SESSION The Board adjourned to Closed Session to meet with legal counsel regarding labor negotiations and general manager performance evaluation. 3. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Upon returning to open session, Mr. Laredo reported that a status report was provided and no reportable action was taken. 4. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda items consisted of the following: 4-2. Adopt Resolution 2011-19 recognizing Honesto Costales, Senior Utility Service Person, as Employee of the Month for April 2011. 4-3. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 2011. 4-4. Disposal of property left aboard buses. 4-5. Financial Reports – February 2011. 4-6. Monterey County 2-1-1 contract extension. 4-7. Authorization to purchase one facilities truck. 4-8. Authorization to purchase nine passenger shelters for South County. 4-9. Authorization to purchase one trolley engine. 4-10. Authorization to award contract in the amount of $33,250 with Wellman Advertising & Design for Bus Rapid Transit graphic design services. 4-11. Claim rejection – Guillermo Ramos. 4-12. Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Amalgamted Transit Union Local 1225 (ATU) and Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST). 4-13. FY 2012 draft budget. 4-14. Award Brinks, Inc. one-year contract for armored car services and cash handling functions. 4-15. Authorization to award design/construction of BRT shelter. April 11, 2011 Minutes Page 3 of 5 4-16. Authorize General Manager/CEO to execute Memorandum of Understanding regarding regional vanpool programs. Chairman Armenta recognized Mr. Artie Fields, City of Salinas; Bob Parks, President, ATU Local 1225; and Ron Hughes, Kings County Transit. Director Sanchez asked staff to track the number of bilingual employees and report back to the Board at the next meeting. Director Clark moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Director Edward seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mr. Hernandez, Assistant General Manager / Chief Operating Officer presented Honesto “Jun” Costales, Jr., Senior Utility Service Person, as the April Employee of the Month. Jun is an exceptional employee who during the past year worked to take the lead on several projects within the Facilities Department.