RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY Board of Directors Minutes of Meeting No. 2007-3A Regular Meeting March 22, 2007 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hall called the regular meeting of the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors to order at 2:02 p.m., on Thursday, March 22, 2007, in the RTA Board Room, 1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA. Present: 1. Deborah Franklin, City of Banning 2. Jeff Fox, City of Beaumont 3. Ray Quinto, City of Calimesa 4. Frank Kessler, City of Canyon Lake 5. Karen Spiegel, City of Corona 6. Eric McBride, City of Hemet 7. Daryl Hickman, City of Lake Elsinore 8. Bonnie Flickinger, City of Moreno Valley 9. Doug McAllister, City of Murrieta 10. Frank Hall, City of Norco 11. John Motte, City of Perris 12. Dom Betro, City of Riverside 13. Jim Ayres, City of San Jacinto 14. Jeff Comerchero, City of Temecula 15. Bob Buster, County of Riverside, Dist. I 16. John Tavaglione, County of Riverside, District II 17. 1 Donna Johnston, County of Riverside, District II 18. 2 Ron Roberts, County of Riverside, District III 19. 3 Jaime Hurtado, County of Riverside, District V 2. SELF-INTRODUCTIONS Self-introductions of those in attendance took place. 3. FLAG SALUTE Director Buster led the attendees in the flag salute. 1 Alternate for Director Tavaglione, County of Riverside, District II 2 Alternate for Director Tavaglione, County of Riverside, District II 3 Alternate for Director Marion Ashley, County of Riverside, District V Item 5 5
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS NON-AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Mary Jo Kittock complimented Ms. Virginia Werly for her excellent customer service to the ADA community. Ms. Kittock also complimented RTA for the new flashcards that were distributed to the blind and low-vision community. Director Tavaglione arrived at the meeting during public comments. Alternate Johnston left the meeting during public comments. Mr. Pete Benavidez, executive director of Blindness Support Services presented Chairman Hall and Mr. Rubio with a plaque in recognition of RTA s 30 years of service to the community. Chairman Hall thanked Mr. Benavidez for this recognition on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 2007, BOARD MEETING M/S/C (FOX/SPIEGEL) approving the February 22, 2007, Board meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item A RTA Financial Profile February 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item B Ridership Report February 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item C Personnel Report February 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item D Transportation Center Report February 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item E On Time Performance Report February 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item F Board Budget and Administration Committee Meeting 3/14/07 Draft Minutes. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item G Board Operations Committee Meeting 3/14/07 Draft Minutes. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item H ADA Quarterly Meeting 2/26/07 Minutes. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item I Agency Credit Card Statement February 2007. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item J Cash Flow Projections. The motion carried unanimously. Item 5 6
M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item K Corona/Norco/District 2 Holiday Trolley Service Update. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving the receipt and file of item L Festival of Lights Service Update. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving item M Authorization for Travel to Attend the American Public Transportation Association s (APTA) Bus and Paratransit Conference. The motion carried unanimously. M/S/C (SPIEGEL/FLICKINGER) approving item N Authorization of Travel Costs for Agency Controller to attend Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Seminar in Scottsdale, AZ. The motion carried unanimously. 7. PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (PIP) REPORT Mr. Fajnor gave an overview of Productivity Improvement Program Report. 8. APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO ROUTE 50 - JURY TROLLEY SERVICE; APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN TO INCORPORATE MODIFICATIONS TO ROUTE 50; APPROVE AMENDMENT TO EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH MCDONALD TRANSIT TO MODIFY ROUTE 50 SERVICE HOURS Alternate Hurtado arrived at the meeting during discussion of item 8. Mr. Stanley presented an overview of the proposed modification to Route 50. Mr. Stanley commented that when presented to the Board Budget and Administration and Operations Committee members, Option 2 was selected as the preferred alternative with an additional extension to the Metrolink Station. Option 2 would travel to Metrolink during peak commute hours in the morning and afternoon, running ten minute frequencies. This option does not show a recent request from the City of Riverside to provide service to Lot 33, which is located at 3 rd and Market. The service can be provided without detouring the service frequency and is being recommended for inclusion on the peak commute hours. Staff is also proposing that riders be permitted to use their city and county employee identification cards, jurors badge, or downtown parking stub as method of payment; for those that do not have any of these items, the fare will be.25 cents. M/S/C (BETRO/AYRES) as to the following: Approve service changes to Route 50 to incorporate Option 2 service modifications with the inclusion of Lot 33. Authorize staff to submit a request to the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for an amendment to the Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) reflecting the expenditure of LTF funds for Route 50 Downtown Trolley service. Authorize staff to amend the current agreement with McDonald Transit to provide Route 50 Jury and Downtown Trolley service in an additional amount not to exceed $37,066. These actions are contingent upon approval by the Riverside County Transportation Commission. The motion carried unanimously. Item 5 7
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) INTEREST IN THREE (3), MODEL YEAR 2003 SPECIALTY VEHICLE TROLLEY COACHES FROM OMNITRANS TO THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY M/S/C (KESSLER/ROBERTS) as to the following: Adopt and authorize the Chairman of the Board of Directors to approve the attached Resolution No. 2007-01 authorizing the transfer of ownership and federal interest in three (3) trolley coaches from Omnitrans to the Riverside Transit Agency. The motion carried unanimously. 10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND REMARKS Chairman Hall presented a report on the lobbying trip to Washington, DC. The delegation consisting of Directors Kessler and Fox and Larry Rubio and Scott Richardson met with the following: Congressman Ken Calvert Congressman Joe Baca Laurent Crenshaw, Office of Congressman Darrell Issa Chris Foster, Office of Congresswoman Mary Bono Grady Bourne, Office of Congressman Jerry Lewis Will Dyer, Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein Danielle Leone, Office of Senator Barbara Boxer Director Fox complimented staff for the excellent legislative package that was prepared for the visits in Washington. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Rubio announced the winners of the Bus Roadeo which was held on Sunday, March 18 th : - Regular Division Dohn Ryder - Maintenance Division Ken Stevens - Administration Craig Fajnor - Operations Supervisor Shawn Etienne Chairman Hall announced the Board of Directors division winners: - First Place Debbie Franklin - Second Place Eric McBride - Chairman Hall presented Director McBride with his trophy. - Third Place Daryl Hickman - Last Place Martie Killough Mr. Rubio commented that Chairman Hall and he rode public transit in Washington, DC and they did not find it difficult to do. Chairman Hall said that they visited Mt. Vernon, and it was very easy to take public transportation. Item 5 8
12. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the RTA Board of Directors is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., in the RTA Board Room, at 1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Larry Rubio Chief Executive Officer Maricela Hernandez Clerk of the Board Item 5 9
ATTENDANCE SHEET Page One March 22, 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. FELICIA ALLEN ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR 17. MARY ARDEN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OPERATIONS/DEPUTY CLERK OF BOARD 18. BRAD WEAVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 19. LINDA KELLER CONTRACT OPERATIONS FIELD ADMINISTRATOR 20. JOAN HEPWORTH SENIOR SECRETARY 21. PETE BENAVIDEZ BLINDNESS SUPPORT SERVICES 22. ROBIN UNRUH BLINDNESS SUPPORT SERVICES 23. FINA CLEMENTE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTAITON COMMISSION 24. MARIA ARANGUIZ CITY OF CORONA 25. JERRY TRIOLO MCDONALD TRANSIT 26. PAT FOSTER MCDONALD TRANSIT 27. MRS. AMY HICKMAN LAKE ELSINORE RESIDENT 28. MRS. WANDA CAMPBELL RTA RIDER 29. MARY JO KITTOCK CAC 30. SUZANNE PUFFER CAC 31. WAYNE AIKEN CAC 32. JOSE MELENDEZ RTA RIDER Item 5 10