Tag: SacRT Board of Directors

SacRT Board 2026-09-28

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The SacRT Board will meet on Monday, September 28, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM. The simplified agenda is below, with selected documents of interest to me, linked.

As usual, the staff report for item 3.1, ‘Customer Service Response to Feedback and Comments’ contains no information nor presentation. This delay in making information available to the public is intentional, to make it more difficult for the public to review and comment on this item. Three hours before the board meeting, 1:00 PM on Monday, September 28, item 3.1 ‘Customer Service Response to Feedback and Comments’ is unchanged, still no real staff report or presentation. The presentation was available in the combined agenda at the time of the meeting, but was not and still is not available in the agenda item. It has been extracted and linked below.

It is unknown at this time whether a policy response on zero-tolerance, strollers, carts, and bicycles will be presented, but if so, it will not be for board decision. There are many policies not for board decision, but given the immense controversy that resulted from the staff-implemented zero-tolerance policy, this is an appropriate policy for the board to address and decide upon.

SacRT has added a ‘public participation‘ document, which addresses remote participation and comments. Comments in person and via email remain the same, as explained in the agenda.

I may have comments on agenda items between now and the board meeting.

Agenda (pdf)

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR
    • 2.1 Motion: Approval of the Action Summary of August 24, 2026
    • 2.2 Resolution 2026-09-112: Approving the Settlement Agreement and First Amendment to Contract for ADA Paratransit Scheduling, Dispatch and Eligibility Software as a Service with HBSS Connect Corp.
    • 2.3 Resolution 2026-09-113: Conditionally Approving the Contract for On-Call Alternator Rebuild Services (Niehoff) with Kirk’s Automotive Incorporated
    • 2.4 Resolution 2026-09-114: Approving the First Amendment to the Contract for Real-Time Train Information System (Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location) and Dynamic Message Signs with Hitachi Rail CD U.S. LTD. Formerly Known as Clever Devices LTD
    • 2.5 Resolution 2026-09-115: Second Amendment to the FY 2026 Operating Budget
    • 2.6 Resolution 2026-09-116: Formally Consenting to and Supporting the Establishment of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments and the Sacramento Regional Transit District as Dual Designated Recipients for Applicable Federal Transit Administration Formula Funding Apportioned to the Sacramento Urbanized Area
    • 2.7 Resolution 2026-09-117: Approving the Five-Year Agreement for Peace Officer Assignment with the County of Sacramento Sheriff Department
  3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  4. PUBLIC ADDRESSES BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA*
  5. NEW BUSINESS
    • 5.1 Resolution 2026-09-118: Approving the Temporary Appointment of Future Retired Annuitant Priscilla Vargas
  6. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
    • 6.1 General Manager’s Report
      • a. Major Developments and Updates
      • b. SacRT Meeting Calendar
      • c. Next Stop News
      • d. Semi-Annual Report: EEO Officer
      • e. Semi-Annual Report: Internal Auditor
      • f. Semi-Annual Report: General Counsel
  7. REPORTS, IDEAS AND QUESTIONS FROM DIRECTORS, AND COMMUNICATION
    • 7.1 Mobility Advisory Council Meeting Minutes – August 20, 2026
    • 7.2 Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Meeting Summary – September 16, 2026
    • 7.3 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Special Meeting Summary – September 18, 2026
  8. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC ADDRESSES BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (If Necessary)
  9. ADJOURN

SacRT Board 2026-08-24

Dan Allison1 Comment

The SacRT Board will meet on Monday, August 24, starting at 4:00 PM. The simplified agenda is below, with selected documents of interest to me, linked. There is no ‘Customer Service Response to Feedback and Comments’ item on the agenda, which means that the ongoing controversy over SacRT’s zero tolerance policy for fare evasion, strollers, shopping carts, and bicycles will not be addressed. This issue is not mentioned in the General Managers Report.

SacRT has added a ‘public participation‘ document, which addresses remote participation and comments. Comments in person and via email remain the same, as explained in the agenda.

I may have comments on agenda items between now and the board meeting.

Agenda (pdf)

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR
    • 2.1 Motion: Approval of the Action Summary of July 27, 2026
    • 2.2 Resolution 2026-08-100: Amending Title II (Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics) of Sacramento Regional Transit District’s Administrative Code to Revise Appendix A
    • 2.3 Approving the Fourth Amendment to the License Agreements for Underground Conduit and Fiber with MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC at Three Locations
      • A) Resolution 2026-08-101: Approving the Fourth Amendment to the License Agreement for Underground Conduit and Fiber with MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC at 39 th Street and R Street; and
      • B) Resolution 2026-08-102: Approving the Fourth Amendment to the License Agreement for Underground Conduit and Fiber with MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC at 59 th Street North of S Street; and
      • C) Resolution 2026-08-103: Approving the Fourth Amendment to the License Agreement for Underground Conduit and Fiber with MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC at 65 th Street and Q Street
    • 2.4 Resolution 2026-08-104: Approving a Contract for Facilities Pest Control Services with California Professional Pest Control, a California Corporation doing Business as California Pest Control
    • 2.5 Resolution 2026-08-105: Designating the General Manager/CEO as the Accountable Executive for Sacramento Regional Transit District’s Transit Asset Management Plan
    • 2.6 Resolution 2026-08-106: Authorizing Applications for Grant Funding From the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) 2026 Federal Funding Programs; Authorizing the General Manager/CEO to submit SACOG 2026 Federal Funding Program Application Priorities; and Authorizing the General Manager/CEO to Execute all Grant Documents and Timely Project Delivery Requirements
    • 2.7 Resolution 2026-08-107: Approving the Transfer of Title of 3701 Dudley Boulevard, McClellan, CA from MP-655 LLC to Sacramento Regional Transit District
    • 2.8 Resolution 2026-08-108: Awarding a Contract for Purchase of Transit Buses to Gillig LLC Under the Basin Transit Contract No. 23-01 and Delegating Authority to the General Manager/CEO to Execute Amendments to the Contract
    • 2.9 Resolution 2026-08-109: Conditionally Delegating Authority to the General Manager/CEO to Approve Contracts for Verizon Connect Fleet Equipment and Subscription Service
  3. INTRODUCTION -OF SPECIAL GUESTS
    • 3.1 Employee and Retiree Recognitions – First and Second Quarters 2026
  4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
    • 4.1 Resolution 2026-08-110: Adopting the Sacramento Regional Transit District Strategic Plan 2026-2030 (staff report | plan | presentation)
  5. PUBLIC ADDRESSES BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA*
  6. NEW BUSINESS
    • 6.1 Bus Rapid Transit Efforts – Adoption of the Locally Preferred Alternative for Stockton Boulevard & Retention Strategy for Green Line Irrevocable Offers of Dedication (staff report | Stockton presentation)
      • a) Resolution 2026-08-111: Adopting the Locally Preferred Alternative for the Stockton Boulevard Safety and Transit Enhancement Project; and
      • b) Information: Green Line Irrevocable Offers of Dedication
  7. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
  8. REPORTS, IDEAS AND QUESTIONS FROM DIRECTORS, AND COMMUNICATION
    • 8.1 Sacramento Placerville Transit Corridor Joint Powers Authority Meeting Summary August 3, 2026
    • 8.2 Mobility Advisory Council Meeting Minutes – July 16, 2026
  9. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC ADDRESSES BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (If Necessary)
  10. ADJOURN

Serve on SacRT board

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From our friends SacTRU and also noticed by Ridership for the Masses.

Mayor Steinberg is appointing a member of the private sector to the SacRT Board. This seat will replace one of the Sacramento City Council seats currently filled by Councilman Rick Jennings and will serve until the end of 2018. The member of the private sector would have full voting rights as a board member representing the city of sacramento.

Position: Seat A – A member of the private sector with an understanding of the importance of regional transit and public transportation.

Deadline to Apply: March 30, 2018 at 5:00pm

The requirements and selection process are vague, but all are encouraged to apply. We hope many qualified members of the community will apply and represent the needs of riders, and that this seat is not simply filled by an interested member of the business community.

Apply at: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Clerk/Legislative-Bodies/Boards-and-Commissions. Scroll down to Sacramento Regional Transit Board; no direct link is available.

It has been suggested that the best candidate is a woman of color. There is only one woman serving on the board currently, Linda Budge. There are two people of color, Rick Jennings and Phil Serna, but it is Rick Jennings seat that is being offered (see board list). STAR believes it is important to have someone who is a regular user of the transit system, since the current members range from low transit use to no transit use. Finding that ideal candidate that increases the diversity of the board and better represents riders will be a challenge. If you know that person or those people, please let them know and ask them to serve.

At the same time, STAR encourages everyone to apply. This can be a transformative moment for SacRT, and a strong interest in the position may encourage the other entities, county and cities, to appoint citizens. The board suffers from having politicians as members who are already very busy with their other boards and commissions, and other interests, and don’t pay enough attention to transit. We need someone whose passion is transit that works for everyone.