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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority - 04/02/2008 ' v1319REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY �N MAT 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2; 2008 CD ED 75, CITY SECRETARY'S SFJ SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OFFICE • 1. Provided Opportunity for Public Comment -_- 2. Approved the Board of Directors' Minutes of March 5, 2008 3. Held Personnel Recognition 4. Heard Presentation by RTA Roadeo Committee 5. Heard Update on RCAT Committee Activities 6. Approved Consent Agenda a. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Board of Directors' Minutes of March 5, 2008 b. Action to Accept Committee Reports c. Action to Award a Contract to J. Carol) Weaver, Inc. for Staples Street ADA Bus Stop Improvements d. Action to Award a Contract to A. Ortiz Construction and Paving, Inc. for Garcia Arts Center ADA Bus Stop Improvements e'. Action to Authorize Application for Federal Funding for Projects Approved in the 2008 Capital Budget f. Action to Approve the December 2007 Financial Report g. Action to Amend the FY 2008 Capital Budget 7. Approved Action to (a) Authorize Execution of Assignment and Assumption Agreements with Mountain Metropolitan Transit of Colorado Springs for the Purchase of Two (2) 35-ft buses;(b) Approve an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority for Two Trolley Conversion; and (c) Authorize the Purchase of Two (2) Replacement Vintage-Style Trolleys 8. Heard B-Line Report 9. Heard Chairman's Report 10.Heard General Manager's Report. 11.Held Discussion (in Closed Session) Regarding Consultation with Legal Counsel on Possible Litigation and Real Estate Acquisition The Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors met at 8:30 a.m. in the Regional Transportation Authority facility located at 5658 Bear Lane, Corpus Christi, Texas. Board Members Present: Crystal Lyons (Board Chair), Anna Flores (Board Vice- Chair), Dr. Maurice Portis (Board Secretary), Mannti Cummins, John Longoria, Ricardo Ramon, Mike Rendon, Sara Salvide, Judy Telge, John Valls Board Members Absent: David Martinez SCANNED -wwgional Transportation Authority Board of Directors'Meeting Minutes April2,2008 Page 2 Staff Present: Ricardo Sanchez (General Manager), David Seiler, Beth Vidaurri, Ponch Carrillo, Ed Carrion, Sylvia Castillo, Linda Fallwell-Stover, Kristi Pena, Ramon Sanchez, David Seiler, Elias Sissamis, Lamont Taylor, Martin Trevino, Oscar Vargas, Ruth Willey, Carol Flowers Public Present: John Bell, RTA Legal Counsel; Debby Hovda, RCAT; Nova Shields, Carlos Vargas, Edna Arredondo, MV Transportation; Rosie Aguiar; RTAEA; Rudy Garza, City of Corpus Christi; Martha Gray, League of Women Voters; Vangie Chapa, Armando Chapa Call to Order The roll was called and a quorum declared present. The Board of Directors' meeting was called to order by Ms. Lyons at 8:40 a.m. Opportunity for Public Comment Mr. Rudy Garza, Director of Intergovernmental Relations for the City of Corpus Christi, provided a brief personal background. He stated that he was present to meet the Board Members and RTA. Mr. Garza stated that he would like.to discuss the Agency's legislative agenda work with the Agency on common issues. In response to Mr. Rendon, Mr. Garza stated that his primary responsibility was to act as a liaison between the City of Corpus Christi and the State delegation. He would also be facilitating development of a legislative coalition for the Coastal Bend to promote projects such as a multi-modal transportation plan and be an advocate for inclusion of those projects in the 2009 re-authorization bill. Ms. Lyons suggested that Mr. Garza contact the APTA Legislative Committee. Personnel Recognition Mr. Sanchez introduced Ms. Vangie, Chapa and her husband Mr. Armando Chapa. He stated that Ms. Chapa had retired and on behalf of the agency he would like to recognize Ms. Chapa for her years of service with the Corpus Christi RTA. He commented on some of her contributions to the agency. Dr. Portis read a certificate of appreciation and presented it to Ms. Chapa. Ms. Lyons presented her with a Corpus Christi RTA acrylic "B." On behalf of RTA staff, Ms. Chapa was presented with a miniature bus bench. Ms. Chapa thanked everyone for the recognition. She expressed her gratitude for all the support provided by her staff and the Board during her eight years with the Agency. Ms. Telge and Ms. Lyons shared personal expressions of appreciation. Transportation Authority Board of Directors'Meeting Minutes April 2,2008 Page 3 Presentation by RTA Roadeo Committee Ms. Carol Flowers, RTA Roadeo Coordinator, informed the Board that the Agency had been participating in the APTA Roadeo program for approximately 25 years. The local 2008 Roadeo competition had twenty-two participants and would be held Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 9 a.m. She invited everyone to attend and support the competitors, and also to stay for a Bar-B-Q lunch and try their skills at driving a bus. Mr. Trevino and Ms. Flowers presented each Board Member with a token of appreciation for their support of the Roadeo competition. Update on RCAT Committee Activities . Ms. Hovda reported the following on the RCAT meeting of March 20, 2008: under public comment two rider concerns were addressed; the No Show Appeals Committee had heard three appeals; the Eligibility Appeals Committee determined the appellant ineligible; reports had been given on the Comprehensive Operational Analysis, vehicle procurement for ADA Paratransit service, and on the ADA transition plan. She noted that the Committee had been informed that of the 28 older buses, 17 had been equipped with the updated style wheelchair securement systems; all buses had been equipped with gooseneck microphones; and CAF's had decreased by 2.5 percent. In response to Mr. Rendon, it was clarified that the rider complaining about having to pay the $2 surcharge lived about one mile beyond the ADA service zone. Consent Agenda Ms. Lyons stated that the items were of routine or administrative nature and had been - discussed previously by the Board or Committees. The Board had been furnished with support documentation. She asked if any items needed to be withdrawn from the consent agenda for discussion. There being none, Ms. Lyons called for consideration of the following items: a) Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Board of Directors' Minutes of March 5, 2008 b) Action to Accept Committee Reports c) Action to Award a Contract to J. Carol) Weaver, Inc. for Staples Street ADA Bus Stop Improvements d) Action to Award a Contract to A. Ortiz Construction and Paving, Inc. for Garcia Arts Center ADA Bus Stop Improvements e) Action to Authorize Application for Federal Funding for Projects Approved in the 2008 Capital Budget - f) Action to Approve the December 2007 Financial Report g) Action to Amend the FY 2008 Capital Budget • l� ._ gional Transportation Authority Board of Directors'Meeting Minutes April 2,2008 Page 4 MR. LONGORIA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6a THROUGH 6g. MR. VALLS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. RAMON, PORTIS, LONGORIA, CUMMINS, LYONS, FLORES, VALLS, RENDON, TELGE VOTING IN FAVOR. MARTINEZ AND SALVIDE ABSENT. Action to (a) Authorize Execution of Assignment and Assumption Agreements with Mountain Metropolitan Transit of Colorado Springs for the Purchase of Two (2) 35-ft buses;(b) Approve an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority for Two Trolley Conversion; and (c) Authorize the Purchase of Two (2) Replacement Vintage-Style Trolleys Mr. Seiler stated that five of the seven vintage trolley buses which comprise RTA's trolley fleet were replaced through an option procurement in 2007. The remaining two would be replaced under these separate piggy-back options and would be GILLIG 35-ft. coaches. Even though the contracts would be with another transit agency, Mr. Seiler assured that the trolleys would be consistent with the five purchased previously. All of FTA's procurement standards had been met. He pointed out that compared to the 2007 purchase, the pricing would increase approximately 1.04 percent and the trolley conversion cost through Cable Car Classics was anticipated to increase by approximately 2.5 percent. The first "new"trolley would be delivered within three weeks. Mr. VALLS MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS WITH MOUNTAIN METROPOLITAN TRANSIT OF COLORADO SPRINGS FOR THE PURCHASE OF.TWO (2) 35-FT BUSES; APPROVE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH ERIE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TWO TROLLEY CONVERSION; AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) REPLACEMENT VINTAGE-STYLE TROLLEYS. MS. FLORES SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. RAMON, PORTIS, LONGORIA, CUMMINS, LYONS, FLORES, VALLS, RENDON, TELGE VOTING IN FAVOR. MARTINEZ AND SALVIDE ABSENT. B-Line Report Ms. Fallwell-Stover reported that for February 2008 monthly ridership was 15,582 which represented a 7.7 percent increase or 1,112 more trips; and year-to-date ridership was 31,545, representing a 6.3 percent increase compared to the same time last year. There had been one extra day of service in 2008. She noted that the demand for B- Line service was increasing. Reviewing service standards, Ms. Fallwell-Stover said that productivity was 2.79 passengers per hour; denials were at 0, but there had been 7 trips serviced later than .gional Transportation Authority Board of Directors'Meeting Minutes April 2,2008 Page 5 one hour; on-time performance was 95.8 percent; miles between mechanical road calls exceeded contract standard; and passenger in vehicle time was not available due to software upgrade. In response to Mr. Rendon, Ms. Fallwell-Stover explained that B-Line eligible riders had declined but that trip demand was increasing. There was a brief discussion regarding factors which will be contributing to the continued demand on the Paratransit service. Mr. Vargas cited that in 2007 approximately $228,000 in savings had been realized by the RTA due to MV Transportation's continued high productivity measured by passengers per hour when compared to the contract standard. Ms. Fernandez spoke briefly on MV Transportation's dedication to providing support for RTA's Paratransit service. Ms. Fallwell-Stover stated that due to MV Transportation's ability to consistently exceed the 2.5 passenger per hour standard, the standard had been raised in the 2008 bid proposal. Chairman's Report Ms. Lyons reported that she, Mr. Valls, Mr. Longoria, and Mr. Sanchez had attended APTA's Legislative Conference. She distributed a Washington Post article on funds that may possibly be re-allocated. She noted that she had been advised about this topic during the conference and stressed the importance of networking. Also attended by Ms. Lyons, Board Members, and staff was a Southwest Transit Association breakfast which facilitates regional networking opportunities. Speaking briefly on the Sub Committee meetings, Ms. Lyons gave an update and encouraged-all members to attend the meetings held at 11 a.m. prior to the monthly Committee meetings. - Regarding the DMU conference held in Austin, Ms. Lyons stated that the information provided at the conference was a valuable tool for visioning. Ms. Lyons reminded the Board of the upcoming Texas Transit Association (TTA) and APTA Bus and Paratransit Conferences. General Manager's Report Mr. Sanchez asked everyone tovisit the re-painted Community bus which was parked outside the Administration building. He thanked Mr. Ramon Sanchez and his staff for a gional Transportation Authority Board of Directors'Meeting Minutes April 2,2008 Page 6 job well done. Also reported were that he and Chair Lyons would be addressing the Friday Morning Group on April 18, 2008; the RTA local Roadeo competition would be held Sunday, April 6, 2008 and 7 mechanics from VIA in San Antonio would be participating; the new trolley would be arriving in Corpus Christi by the middle of April; and one of the RTA trolley's would be showcased at the TTA conference in Waco. He cited various upcoming community events. Discussion (in Closed Session) Regarding Consultation with Legal Counsel on Possible Litigation and Real Estate Acquisition Ms. Lyons announced that it was 9:34 a.m. and the Board was going into closed session in order to discuss Agenda Item No. 11 concerning possible litigation and real estate acquisition under Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. At 10 a.m. Ms. Lyons reconvened the regular Board meeting. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:01 a.m. Dr. Maurice P rtis, Board Secretary 5-. \ - pope Date