RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY Board of Directors Minutes of Meeting No. 2007-4A Regular Meeting April 26, 2007 1. CALL TO ORDER First Vice Chairman Frank Kessler called the regular meeting of the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors to order at 2:02 p.m., on Thursday, April 26, 2007, in the RTA Board Room, 1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA. First Vice Chairman Kessler welcomed Councilmember John Mansperger representing Director Jim Ayres from the City of San Jacinto. First Vice Chairman Kessler announced that item 9 was being pulled from the agenda for further discussion by the Board Budget and Administration Committee. Present: Absent: 1. Deborah Franklin, City of Banning Daryl Hickman, City of Lake Elsinore 2. Ray Quinto, City of Calimesa Frank Hall, City of Norco 3. Frank Kessler, City of Canyon Lake Bob Buster, County of Riverside, Dist. I 4. Karen Spiegel, City of Corona John Tavaglione, County of Riverside, District II 5. Eric McBride, City of Hemet 6. Bonnie Flickinger, City of Moreno Valley 7. Doug McAllister, City of Murrieta 8. John Motte, City of Perris 9. Dom Betro, City of Riverside 10. Jeff Comerchero, City of Temecula 11. 1 Martie Killough, City of Beaumont 12. 2 John Mansperger, City of San Jacinto 13. 3 Ron Roberts, County of Riverside, District III 14. 4 Patty Goodwin, County of Riverside, District V 2. SELF-INTRODUCTIONS Self-introductions of those in attendance took place. 3. FLAG SALUTE Director Comerchero led the attendees in the flag salute. First Vice Chairman Kessler announced that Chairman Hall is on Jury Duty today. 1 Alternate for Director Fox, City of Beaumont Alternate for Director Ayres, City of San Jacinto Alternate for Director Stone, County of Riverside, District III Alternate for Director Marion Ashley, County of Riverside, District V Item 5 5
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS NON-AGENDA ITEMS The clerk of the Board announced that there were no public comments. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 22, 2007, BOARD MEETING M/S/C (FLICKINGER/SPIEGEL) approving the March 22, 2007, Board meeting minutes. The motion carried with 11 affirmative votes and two abstentions (GOODWIN/MANSPERGER). 6. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item A RTA Financial Profile March 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item B Ridership Report March 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item C Personnel Report March 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item D Transportation Center Report March 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item E On Time Performance Report March 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item F Board Budget and Administration Committee Meeting 4/4/07 Draft Minutes. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item G Board Operations Committee Meeting 4/4/07 Draft Minutes. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item H Transportation NOW Meetings Attendees January March 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item I Agency Credit Card Statement March 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item J Cash Flow Projections. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item K Productivity Improvement Program (PIP) Report. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item L Quarterly Farebox Recovery Ratio Report Period Ending March 31, 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item M Quarterly Investment Report Period Ending March 31, 2007. The motion carried unanimously. Item 5 6
M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving the receipt and file of item N Settlement Amount (MV Settlement) Program of Projects. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving item O Authorization to Amend Purchase Order No. 18478 with Creative Bus Sales, Inc., to Modify the Technical Specifications on Four (4), Type VII Vehicles to add a Fire Suppression System. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving item P Authorization to Award a Contract To Buswest for Seven (7) Expansion, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant, Paratransit Vehicles. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving item Q Authorization to Exercise Option Year Two of Agreement 5-007 with Network Paratransit Systems, Inc., (Network Paratransit) for the Agency s Taxi Overflow Program. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (COMERCHERO/ROBERTS) approving item R Authorization to Award Agreement No. 7-005 to Transit Marketing Group (TransMark) for the Purchase and Installation of an On-Board Video Surveillance System (SmartDrive) on 71 Dial-A-Ride Vehicles. The motion carried unanimously. 7. COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS (COA) UPDATE Mr. Stanley introduced Mr. Steve Schibuola from IBI to present a status of the COA. Mr. Schibuola gave the Board a brief update on the COA project and said that the final report will be submitted by May 18 th. Discussion took place regarding potential service changes. Mr. Rubio commented that some substantial changes are going to be recommended some of which will not be taken easy by riders. Although some of the routes may be eliminated, changes will result in frequency increases and route speed so customers can get from point A to point B faster. These routes may require more walking by passengers but it will speed up their travel time. Route adjustments will be discussed at the Committee level and finally by the Board. Acceptance is not always easy when there is change, but ultimately it is for the benefit of the passengers. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY (RTA) TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES SUPPORT Director McAllister arrived at the meeting during discussion of item 8. M/S/C (GOODWIN/FRANKLIN) authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Directors to approve OES Form 130 in order for the Agency to receive FEMA reimbursement of $25,399 for Hurricane Katrina relief support. The motion carried unanimously. 9. FEDERAL EXCISE TAX (FET) CREDIT FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL USAGE (CNG) AND FINANCIAL TREATMENT OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (GASB) 43 AND 45 Item 9 was pulled from the agenda. Item 5 7
10. CREST CRUISER/UPASS UPDATE Mr. Stanley presented an update on the Crest Cruiser Trolley Service and UPass. 11. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND REMARKS Director McAllister requested that staff do all possible to always include reports with agenda packets. Mr. Rubio replied that staff will make an effort to include the details of staff reports with all future agendas. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Rubio recognized Mr. Luciano Rose, one of the Agency s buyers for his diligence in handling a matter that came through Supervisor Stone s office. Last week one of our passengers, Mr. David Parker experienced a situation where his wheelchair was damaged on one of our contract operated buses. On Thursday, May 3 rd an email was received, it was assigned to Luciano to resolve. Luciano went above and beyond the call of duty by driving to Mr. Parker s home, working with him, taking the wheelchair to a repair shop, and delivering it back to Mr. Parker by that afternoon. Luciano is a great employee and was applauded for a job well done. Mr. Rubio made the following announcements: Please join us on May 1 st for the Trolley Kick off scheduled at 9 am on 10 th and Market Streets in downtown Riverside. Chairman Hall, First Vice Chairman Kessler, Tom Franklin, and I will be attending the APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference and International Bus Roadeo in Nashville, TN, from May 5-9. 13. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the RTA Board of Directors is scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., in the RTA Board Room, at 1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA. 14. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Larry Rubio Chief Executive Officer Maricela Hernandez Clerk of the Board Item 5 8
ATTENDANCE SHEET Page One April 26, 2007 NAME ORGANIZATION 1. LARRY RUBIO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2. KENNARD R. SMART, JR. AGENCY GENERAL COUNSEL 3. TOM FRANKLIN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 4. CRAIG FAJNOR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 5. VINCE ROUZAUD CHIEF PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS OFFICER 6. LAURA MURILLO DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 7. RICK KACZEROWSKI DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 8. NICK BURRIE DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE 9. SCOTT RICHARDSON DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 10. MARK STANLEY DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 11. MARICELA HERNANDEZ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/CLERK OF THE BOARD 12. NATALIE ZARAGOZA CONTRACTS MANAGER 13. VALERIE KELLY OPERATIONS MANAGER 14. VIRGINIA WERLY CONTRACT OPERATIONS MANAGER 15. KELLY DROE PERFORMANCE, ANALYSIS, & REPORTING MANAGER 16. JILES SMITH RISK MANAGER 17. REGGIE FAULKNER TRAINING MANAGER 18. BEVERLY SMITH CONTROLLER 19. FELICIA ALLEN ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR 20. MARY ARDEN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OPERATIONS/DEPUTY CLERK OF BOARD 21. BRAD WEAVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 22. MIKE MCCOY PLANNING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 23. LINDA KELLER CONTRACT OPERATIONS FIELD ADMINISTRATOR 24. LUCIANO ROSE BUYER 25. NATALIE GOMEZ COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST 26. STEVE BENNETT MECHANIC 27. JOAN HEPWORTH SENIOR SECRETARY 28. STEVE SCHIBUOLA IBI GROUP 29. FINA CLEMENTE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTAITON COMMISSION 30. DONOVAN HENRY CITY OF CORONA 31. MRS. WANDA CAMPBELL RTA RIDER Item 5 9