SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

JUNE 27, 2008 (Fourth Friday of Each Month)

**SANTA CRUZ CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS**

*809 CENTER STREET*

SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

THE BOARD AGENDA PACKET CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT www.scmtd.com

NOTE: THE BOARD CHAIR MAY TAKE ITEMS OUT OF ORDER

SECTION I: OPEN SESSION - 9:00 a.m.

1. ROLL CALL

2. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3. LABOR ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATIONS

4. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT EXISTING AGENDA ITEMS

CONSENT AGENDA

5-1. ACCEPT AND FILE PRELIMINARILY APPROVED CLAIMS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2008

5-2. ACCEPT AND FILE MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR APRIL 2008

5-3. CONSIDERATION OF TORT CLAIMS: NONE

5-4. ACCEPT AND FILE THE METRO ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MAC) AGENDA FOR JUNE 18, 2008 AND MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2008

5-5. ACCEPT AND FILE PARACRUZ OPERATIONS STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2008

5-6. ACCEPT AND FILE METROBASE PROJECT STATUS REPORT

5-7. DELETED - WILL BE INCLUDED ON A FUTURE AGENDA

5-8. ACCEPT AND FILE MINUTES REFLECTING VOTING RESULTS FOR APPOINTEES TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE MAY 2008 MEETING(S)

5-9. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR FY 09

5-10. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH VISION SERVICE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEE VISION CARE INSURANCE

5-11. ACCEPT AND FILE HIGHWAY 17 STATUS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2008

5-12. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES FOR INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES AND CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC ENTITY INSURANCE AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO ACCESS EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE WITH CSAC

REGULAR AGENDA

6. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE LONGEVITY AWARDS

7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED FY 09 & FY 10 FINAL BUDGET

8. CONSIDERATION OF METRO'S STAFF RESPONSE TO FINAL REPORT OF ADA/504 REVIEW OF METRO'S PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THE SERVICES OF WALLY BRONDSTATTER AS ACTING PARATRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT

10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THE SERVICES OF ALBERTO C. BARRAGAN AS BUS OPERATOR FOR THE SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT

11. CONSIDERATION OF AN INCREASE IN RATES FOR ADVERTISING ON METRO BUSES

12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING OFFER FROM NEW FLYER OF AMERICA FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES DUE TO A DELAY IN DELIVERY IN THE CONTRACT WITH NEW FLYER OF AMERICA FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE 40 FOOT COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS BUSES FOR HIGHWAY 17 AND EIGHT 40 FOOT COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS BUSES FOR LOCAL ROUTE SERVICE

13. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER SLOW-FILL CNG EQUIPMENT TO THE MONTEREY PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

14. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $602,640 FROM RNL DESIGN, INC. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING CONTRACT TO ACCOMMODATE COSTS RELATING TO OPERATIONS BUILDING RE-PACKAGE, RE-BID & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE METROBASE PROJECT

15. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,401,713 FROM HARRIS & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT TO ACCOMMODATE COSTS RELATING TO OPERATIONS BUILDING SERVICES DURING BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION, AND SPECIALTY INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE METROBASE PROJECT

16. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION CHARTER SERVICE RULE

17. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NOTIFICATION OF MEETING LOCATION FOR JULY 25, 2008 - SCOTTS VALLEY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ONE CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SCOTTS VALLEY

18. REVIEW OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: District Counsel

19. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION

SECTION II: CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

SECTION III: RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

20. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURN

NOTICE TO PUBLIC

Members of the public may address the Board of Directors on a topic not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors or on the consent agenda by approaching the Board during consideration of Agenda Item #2 "Oral and Written Communications", under Section I. Presentations will be limited in time in accordance with District Resolution 69-2-1.

When addressing the Board, the individual may, but is not required to, provide his/her name and address in an audible tone for the record.

Members of the public may address the Board of Directors on a topic on the agenda by approaching the Board immediately after presentation of the staff report but before the Board of Directors' deliberation on the topic to be addressed. Presentations will be limited in time in accordance with District Resolution 69-2-1.

The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District does not discriminate on the basis of disability. The City Council Chambers is located in an accessible facility. Any person who requires an accommodation or an auxiliary aid or service to participate in the meeting, please contact Cindi Thomas at 831-426-6080 as soon as possible in advance of the Board of Directors meeting. Hearing impaired individuals should call 711 for assistance in contacting METRO regarding special requirements to participate in the Board meeting. A Spanish Language Interpreter will be available during "Oral Communications" and for any other agenda item for which these services are needed. This meeting will be broadcast live by Community Television of Santa Cruz on Channel 26.

Return to Board Home Return to Board Home Page

Return to Metro Home Return to METRO Home Page