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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority - 08/06/2008 acs578970_ 9 %` REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SEP 2006 BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING F -� 4, « , WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008 �-a •�,�.D `�'� CITY SECRETARY'S SUMMARY OF ACTIONS \` OFFICE Ali' nM Cl _ 7tea 4 ' 1. Held Roll Call 2. Held Personnel Recognition 3. Provided Opportunity for Public Comment 4. Held Public Hearing Regarding RTA's ADA Title II Transition Plan 5. Adopted RTA's ADA Title II Transition Plan 6. Elected a Secretary to the Board 7. Heard Update on RCAT Committee Activities 8. Approved Consent Agenda Items a) Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Board of Directors' Minutes of the July 2, 2008 Board Meeting b) Action to Accept Committee Reports c) Action to Award Options to GILLIG Corporation for Bus Procurement d) Action to Authorize Entering into a Supply Agreement with Multiple Vendors for Bus and Engine Parts f) Action to Approve RTA's DBE Fiscal Year 2009 Goal g) Action to Authorize Awarding the Final Option Year for Annual Auditing Services to Collier, Johnson, and Wood PC h) Action to Adopt a Bank Resolution Designating Persons to Sign Checks 8. Tabled Agenda Item 8e Action to Authorize Entering into a Supply Agreement with Grande Truck for Heavy Duty Vehicle Filters 9. Approved the Senior Level Management Development Program (Board Goal B) 10. Heard B-Line Reports a. B-Line Update for June 2008 • b. Mid-Year B-Line Service Report c. Mid-Year B-Line Eligibility Assessment Program 11. Heard Chairman's Report 12. Heard Interim General Manager's Report 13. Held Closed Session on CEO Search with Possible Action in Open Session 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), Vangie Chapa, David Martinez, Ricardo Ramon, Mike Rendon, Mary Saenz, Sara Salvide, Judy Telge, John Valls SCANNED __;:ional Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes • Wednesday,August 6,2008 Page 2 • Board Members Absent: John Longoria Staff Present: Eduardo Carrion (Interim General Manager), Ponch Carrillo, Sylvia Castillo, Linda Faliwell-Stover, Sharon Montez, Kristi Pena, Ramon Sanchez, Lamont Taylor, Martin Trevino, Susan Vinson, Ruth Willey, Beth Vidaurri Public Present: Fay Crider, Kailo Communications; Fanny Chirinos, Corpus Christi Caller-Times; Eloy Soza, Debby Hovda, RCAT; Dale Biddy, Corpus Advocacy Organization; Maricela Rosales, U.S. Census Bureau; Rosie Aguiar, Ramona Sawyers, Rosie Aguiar, RTAEA; Dana Smith, Brenda Fernandez, Carlos Vargas, Nova Shields, MV Transportation; Jeff Pollach, Shiner Moseley; David Garcia, Teamsters Call to Order The roll was called and a quorum declared present. Ms. Lyons called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. Personnel Recognition Mr. Carrion recognized Mr. Amador Garcia, bus operator, for twenty years of service with the RTA. Mr. Carrion and Ms. Lyons presented Mr. Garcia with a certificate recognizing his years of service with the agency. Mr. Carrion announced that. Ms. Vidaurri had been elected Vice Chair of the APTA Board Support Subcommittee. Opportunity for Public Comment Ms. Maricela Rosales, Partnership Coordinator- Dallas Region, U.S. Census Bureau informed the Board that local offices would be opened in order to conduct the 2010 census. She cited various job opportunities that would be available and that interested persons should apply through the Workforce office. She expressed thedesire to establish a partnership with the Corpus Christi RTA during the census project. Mr. Eloy Soza commended the RTA Board of Directors for being proactive and developing a transition plan. He stated that he would like to see all the bus stops accessible. Public Hearing Regarding RTA's ADA Title II Transition Plan Ms. Lyons opened the public hearing on RTA's ADA Title II Transition Plan at 8:35 a.m. Mr. Alonzo asked that he be allowed to speak on the Transition Plan after the Board discussed the Plan. SCANNED kraal Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Wednesday,August 6,2008 Page 3 There being no further comments, Ms. Lyons closed the hearing at 8:45 a.m. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt RTA's ADA Title II Transition Plan Mr. Taylor explained that in response to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) enacted in July 1990, RTA had developed the ADA Title II Transition Plan being presented today. He explained the purpose and scope of the Agency's self assessment done in 2006. Mr. Taylor reviewed the extensive outreach conducted and assured the Board that the proposed Plan complied with the five minimum components required under Title II for inclusion in a transition plan. There was a brief discussion about the Street Improvement funds allocated to the City of Corpus Christi and whether the funding could be designated for ADA improvements. Mr. Taylor stated that the $500,000 provided to the City of Corpus Christi could be designated for ADA improvements. Mr. Bell informed the Board that of the Street Improvement funds allocated to the City of Corpus Christi, $1 million was for general street improvements and the half million dollar allocation was for RTA designated projects within the City of Corpus Christi. Ms. Lyons recommended revising the Interlocal agreement with the City of Corpus Christi to include the infrastructure components in the adopted ADA Transition Plan. She also stated that the Plan could be identified as a twenty-year plan but efforts should be made to complete the improvements within a shorter time period. MS. FLORES MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RTA'S ADA TITLE II TRANSITION PLAN. MR. VALLS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. VALLS, RENDON, MARTINEZ, SALVIDE, TELGE, RAMON, FLORES, CHAPA, AND SAENZ IN FAVOR. LONGORIA ABSENT. Action to Elect a Secretary to the Board Ms. Lyons opened the floor for nominations for Board Secretary. Ms. Sara Salvide and Ms. Judy Telge were nominated for the position of Board Secretary. Ms. Lyons called for a show of hands of all those in favor of Ms. Telge as Board Secretary. Ms. Chapa, Mr. Valls, and Ms. Telge voted in favor. Ms. Lyons then called for a show of hands of all those in favor of Ms. Salvide as Board Secretary. Ms. Saenz, Mr. ,Ramon, Mr. Rendon, Mr. Martinez, Ms. Salvide, and Ms. Flores voted in favor. Ms. Lyons announced the election of Ms. Salvide as Board Secretary. `ional Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Wednesday,August 6,2008 Page 4 Update on RCAT Committee Activities Ms. Hovda, reporting on the July 17, 2008 RCAT meeting, stated that the No Show Appeals and the Eligibility Appeals Subcommittees had met in June. The Policies and Procedures Subcommittee had not met during the month of June. Reports were presented by Mr. Trevino on the CAF process; by Mr. Taylor on the Title II ADA Transition Plan; by Ms. Lopez on the monthly CAF report; and by Ms. Fallwell-Stover on the B-Line service. Of special interest was the fact that wheelchair boardings on fixed- route service were increasing. Ms. Hovda reported that there was an opening to serve on the RCAT Committee and she encouraged any interested parties to submit their application to Norma Castaneda at the RTA. She stated that to date, one application had been received. Discussion ensued on the notation in the RCAT report that Mr. John Lee had voiced concerns that some bus stops along route #17 were inaccessible. Ms. Hovda stated that Mr. Lee had to travel about one mile to get to a bus stop. Ms. Lyons voiced the opinion that sidewalk accessibility was within the City of Corpus Christi's jurisdiction. Ms. Telge inquired about the process for informing another entity about lack of access. Mr. Taylor responded that RTA staff contacts Mr. Leon Bazan with the City of Corpus Christi's Human Relations Department to file.a report. After a brief discussion, suggestions were made ranging from having a joint meeting between RTA Board Members and the City of Corpus Christi City Council to discuss such topics as the Street Improvement designated funds and having RTA staff document all complaints regarding problems with paths of travel that are not within the RTA's jurisdiction. Ms. Telge expressed the opinion that Nueces County and the Small Cities should also be asked to meet with the RTA Board regarding similar topics. Consent Agenda Ms. Lyons stated that the following items were of routine or administrative nature and had been discussed previously by the Board or Committees and that the Board had been furnished with support documentation on the items. She asked if any items should be pulled for discussion. Mr. Carrion stated that Item e should be pulled for consideration at a later date. e) Action to Authorize Entering into a Supply Agreement with Grande Truck for Heavy Duty Vehicle Filters .—sional Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Wednesday,August 6,2008 Page 5 Ms. Telge noted a correction to Item 8a, approval of the Board of Directors' minutes of July 2, 2008 and Mr. Bell clarified the correction. He stated that under the section discussing the election of the Board Secretary, the minutes should reflect that Mr. Bell had advised Ms. Lyons, Board Chair, that under Robert's Rules the Chair could vote to break a tie or to make a tie. Ms. Lyons voted for Ms. Telge; thereby, creating a tie vote. Then Mr. Bell advised the chair that she could call for a vote again to see if any votes changed or table the action to the next Board meeting. a) Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Board of Directors' Minutes of the July 2, 2008 Board Meeting b) Action to Accept Committee Reports c) Action to Award Options to GILLIG Corporation for Bus Procurement d) Action to Authorize Entering into a Supply Agreement with Multiple Vendors for Bus and Engine Parts f) Action to Approve RTA DBE Fiscal Year 2009 Goal g) Action to Authorize Awarding the Final Option Year for Annual Auditing Services to Collier, Johnson, and Wood PC h) Action to Adopt a Bank Resolution Designating Persons to Sign Checks MR. RENDON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 8a, AS AMENDED; 8b; 8c; 8d; 8f; 8g, AND 8h. MS. TELGE SECONDED THE MOTION. VALLS, RENDON, MARTINEZ, SALVIDE, TELGE, RAMON, FLORES CHAPA, AND SAENZ IN FAVOR. LONGORIA ABSENT. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Senior Level Management Development Program (Board Goal B) Ms. Willey stated that this Program was developed in response to the 2008 Board Goal B — Implement a Senior Level Management Development Program as an Integral Component of Succession Planning. In conjunction with Kailo Communications Studio, the Program was developed and it identified fourteen senior staff positions that would be participating in group as well as in individual succession training sessions. She noted that Kailo Communications would continue to provide assistance to maintain and sustain the program. A brief discussion ensued on the topic of identifying the employee's strengths and weaknesses and their individual career ladder path. It was recommended that the training provided be accredited. MS. CHAPA MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SENIOR LEVEL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (BOARD GOAL B). MS. SAENZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. VALLS, RENDON, MARTINEZ, SALVIDE, TELGE, RAMON, FLORES CHAPA, AND SAENZ IN FAVOR. LONGORIA ABSENT. ___gional Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Wednesday,August 6,2008 Page 6 a. B-Line Update for June 2008 Ms. Faliwell-Stover reported that for June 2008 compared to June 2007 ridership had experienced a 4.82 percent increase representing 16,399 riders; productivity was 2.75 passengers per hour (pph); on time performance of 97.0 percent represented a 0.3 percent decrease; and denials were at zero. She stated that from January through June 2008 a 3 percent increase in ridership had been experienced; 508 trips out of the 16,399 trips had not met the standard for on time performance; 98.62 percent of trips met the threshold for passenger in vehicle time standard. The contractor had exceeded performance standards in four key areas during June 2008. b. Mid-Year B-Line Service Report Ms. Faliwell-Stover reporting on the performance standards and general performance assessment from January through June 2008 stated that average of the performance standards were met or exceeded in all six categories. c. Mid-Year B-Line Eligibility Assessment Program Ms. Faliwell-Stover reported that the eligibility program was very successful and effective. She pointed out that the agreement with Del Mar College to provide assistance in the program would be renewed. The current partnership had resulted in approximately $2,975 in direct cost savings to the RTA for the first six months of 2008. As of June 30, 2008 the number of eligible riders had decreased from 2,100 to 1,766. Another successful partnership, according to Ms. Faliwell-Stover, was the partnership with Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living (CBCIL) to provide expanded travel training opportunities. Referencing the list of resources provided for individuals determined ineligible for ADA Paratransit service, Ms. Saenz recommended adding Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) as a resource because the agency provides training free of charge to their clients. Chairman's Report Ms. Lyons commented on lessons learned at sessions held at the APTA Board Member conference and also information received during the Board Workshop facilitated by Mr. Bryan Gentsh. She explained that all efforts should be made to provide for adequate discussion on the agenda items at the Committee level. This was the place for interaction and discussion. She asked that each Committee Chair not expedite their meeting in order to comply with other commitments. Also, questions should be directed to and moderated by the Chair of the Board or Committees. Staff did not open up the ___oional Transportation Authority Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Wednesday,August 6,2008 Page 7 floor for questions. She stated that she would like to see these practices implemented in order to provide for effective and productive meetings. Interim General Manager's Report Mr. Carrion reported that three hybrid Ford Escape vehicles had been purchased; RTA would be hosting South West Transit Association's ADA and Paratransit workshop on August 17-19, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Emerald Beach hotel; Ms. Faliwell-Stover had been selected to present "The Freedom to B - OT's Role in Public Transportation" at the Texas Occupational Therapy Association conference in November; discussion was underway with the City of Corpus Christi regarding repair of the dock at the Aquarium; and due to the limited Harbor Ferry service being provided ticket pricing options were being discussed. Ms. Telge asked that RTA send a representative to the City of Corpus Christi's public hearing on the bond program that would be held today at 2:30 p.m. Closed Session on CEO Search with Possible Action in Open Session Ms. Lyons announced at 9:52 a.m. that the Board was going into closed session in order to discuss Agenda Item 13 concerning personnel matters, the CEO search, under Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. Ms. Lyons reconvened the regular Board meeting at 10:26 a.m. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m. Sara Salvide, Board Secretary 91 3 o� Date