MONTEREY-SALINAS TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA May 10, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Governor Newsom’s COVID-19 Executive Order N-25-20 allows MST to hold meetings via teleconference and to make meetings accessible electronically to protect public health. The May 10, 2021 will be held via Zoom conference. There will be NO physical location of the meeting. The public is asked to use the Zoom app for best reception. There may only be limited opportunity to provide oral comments during the meeting. Persons who wish to make public comment on an agenda item are encouraged to submit comments in writing by email to MST at [email protected] by 3:00 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021; those comments will be distributed to the legislative body before the meeting. Members of the public participating by Zoom are instructed to be on mute during the proceedings and to speak only when public comment is allowed, after requesting and receiving recognition from the Chair. 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Upon request, Monterey-Salinas Transit District will provide written materials in appropriate alternative formats, including disability-related modifications or accommodations, 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, description of the requested materials, and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least three working days prior to the meeting at the address below. Public comments may be submitted for any item on the agenda by contacting MST: Mail: MST, Attn: Clerk to the Board, 19 Upper Ragsdale Dr., Suite 200, Monterey, CA 93940 Website: https://mst.org/contact-us/ ● Email: [email protected] ● Phone: (888) 678-2871 TTY/TDD: 831-393-8111 ● 711 Relay 888-678-2871 / Free language assistance / Asistencia de Lenguaje Gratuito / Libreng tulong para sa wika / Hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí / 무료 언어 지원 1. CALL TO ORDER 1-1. Roll Call. 1-2. Pledge of Allegiance. 1-3. Review Highlights of the agenda. (Carl Sedoryk) 2. 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 District 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. (Please refer to page 1 of the agenda for instructions) 3. CONSENT AGENDA These items will be approved by a single motion. Anyone may request that an item be discussed and considered separately. 3-1. Adopt Resolution 2021-24 recognizing Tiziano “Tim” Minelli, Operations Supervisor as Employee of the Month for May 2021. (Norman Tuitavuki) (Page 7) 3-2. Receive Draft Minutes of the MST Board Operations Performance Committee Meeting on April 12, 2021. (Jeanette Alegar-Rocha) (Page 9) 3-3. Approve Minutes of the MST Board Meeting on April 12, 2021. (Jeanette Alegar-Rocha) (Page 13) 3-4. Receive Report on Lost and Found Items Left on MST Property for the Month of January 2021. (Sonia Wills) (Page 21) 3-5. Financial Reports – March 2021. (Lori Lee) (Page 23) a) Accept report of March 2021 Cash Flow b) Approve March 2021 Disbursements c) Accept Report of March 2021 Treasury Transactions 3-6. Receive Draft Minutes of the MAC Committee on March 31, 2021. (Claudia Valencia) (Page 31) 3-7. Appoint Membership of Alejandro Fernandez, Social Worker for the DaVita Dialysis Center to Mobility Advisory Committee (MAC). (Cristy Sugabo) (Page 35) 3-8. Reject Claim by Berriz Law Group on Behalf of Sonia Gomez Garcia and Her Daughter Betsy Clemente Gomez. (Lisa Cox) (Page 37) 3-9. Reject Claim by Megeredchian Law on Behalf of Jose Reyes Limon. (Lisa Cox) (Page 39) 3-10. Reject Claim by Megeredchian Law on Behalf of Miguel Perez. (Lisa Cox) (Page 41) End of Consent Agenda 4. RECOGNITIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 4-1. Employee of the Month, Tiziano “Tim” Minelli May 2021 4-2. Receive Staff Report on Activities Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic Incident Response and Recovery Planning to Date and Provide Direction, If Needed. (Carl Sedoryk) 4-3. Receive Presentation on the Comprehensive Operational Analysis and Refer to Board Operations Performance Committee. (Michelle Overmeyer) (No Enclosure) 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5-1. Receive an Update on the SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit Project and Conduct a Public Hearing on the Project and the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Michelle Overmeyer) (Page 43) 6. ACTION ITEMS None. 7. REPORTS & INFORMATION ITEMS The Board will receive and file these reports, which do not require action by the Board. 7-1. General Manager/CEO Report – March 2021 (Page 53) 7-2. Federal Legislative Advocacy Report – March 2021 (Page 87) 7-3. State Legislative Advocacy Update (Page 89) 7-4. Staff Trip Reports – None 7-5. Correspondence – None 8. BOARD REPORTS, COMMENTS, AND REFERRALS 8-1. Reports on Meetings Attended by Board Members at MST Expense. (AB 1234) 8-2. Board Member Comments and MST Announcements. a. Contactless Fare Payment Demonstration Update 8-3. Board Member Referrals for Future Agendas. 9. CLOSED SESSION Members of the public may address the Board on any matter related to Closed Session. 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 individually, through staff, or on a subsequent agenda. (Please refer to page 1 of the agenda for instructions) 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. 9-1. Conference with Labor Negotiations; Gov. Code Sections §54956.9 and §54957.7. (Dave Laredo) The Board will meet with its negotiators regarding compensation and benefits for the General Manager/CEO. 10. ATTACHMENTS 10-1. The Detailed Monthly Performance Statistics and Disbursement Journal for March 2021 can be viewed online within the GM Report at http://mst.org/about-mst/board-of-directors/board-meetings/ 11. ADJOURN NEXT MEETING DATE: June 14, 2021 REMOTE CONFERENCE ONLY ZOOM MEETING 10:00 a.m. NEXT AGENDA DEADLINE: June 1, 2021 *Dates, times and teleconference information are subject to change. Please contact MST for accurate meeting date, times and teleconference information or check online at http://mst.org/about-mst/board-of-directors/board-meetings/ Blank Page Agenda # 3-1 May 10, 2021 Meeting Tiziano “Tim” minelli maY 2021 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, Tim Minelli began his career with Monterey-Salinas Transit District in 1988 as a Coach Operator. He was promoted to an Operations Supervisor in April of 2018. He has previously been recognized as the Employee of the Month in 1999, 2001, 2013 and 2017. He was awarded Employee of Year in 2001 and 2013; and WHEREAS, Tim Minelli took a leadership role in April of 2021 in communicating and coordinating numerous detours throughout Monterey County. His previous experience as Coach Operator and DOT trainer helped with safely re-routing MST services to avoid detours; and WHEREAS, Tim Minelli kept MST service running safely and helped with communicating detours and service delays with MST’s passengers. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Monterey- Salinas Transit District recognizes Tim Minelli as Employee of the Month for May 2021; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Tim Minelli is to be congratulated for his outstanding performance, dedication, and supreme effort toward the success of MST fulfilling its mission. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MONTEREY-SALINAS TRANSIT DISTRICT PASSED AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2021-24 this 10th day of May 2021. ____________________________ ___________________________ Dan Albert Carl G. Sedoryk Board Chair Board Secretary MST AGENDA / MAY 10, 2021 MEETING / PAGE 7 Blank Page MST AGENDA / MAY 10, 2021 MEETING / PAGE 8 Agenda # 3-2 May 10, 2021 Meeting Board Operations Performance Committee (BOPC) ZOOM Teleconference Meeting Draft Minutes April 12, 2021 9:00 a.m.