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Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors Meeting - December 13, 2021

Sacramento Regional Transit Board Meetings — Monday, December 13, 2021
BodySacramento County, California
SessionSacramento Regional Transit Board Meetings
DateMonday, December 13, 2021
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0:00

Good evening and welcome to tonight's meeting of the uh regional transit board of directors for Monday, December 13th, 2021.

0:07

And with that, would you please call a roll of court?

0:10

Director Budge.

0:15

Director Harris.

0:20

Harris is here.

0:22

Director Howell?

0:23

Here.

0:25

Director Hume.

0:28

Here.

0:29

Director Jennings.

0:31

I am here.

0:32

Director Kennedy.

0:34

Here.

0:35

Director Natoli.

0:39

Director Shaneer.

0:41

Here.

0:42

Director Cerna.

0:44

Here.

0:46

Director Valenzwela.

0:48

Here.

0:50

And Chair Miller.

0:53

Here.

0:59

And with that, we have a quorum at 91 votes.

1:03

And this meeting of the Sacramento Regional Transit District will be cable cast on Metro 14, the local government affairs channel on Comcast, Consolidated Communications, and ATT Uverse.

1:15

Today's meeting will air on Friday, December 17th at 2 p.m.

1:19

And Saturday, December 18th at 2 p.m.

1:21

on Channel 14 and webcast at Metro14Live.sackCounty.net and is closed captioned.

1:28

This meeting can also be viewed at YouTube.com forward slash Metro Cable 14.

1:33

This is a virtual meeting.

1:35

All speakers, the board and staff, if you could please announce your name when you begin to speak.

1:39

This meeting is live streamed, and the slide on the screen shows the information on how to join the webinar via Zoom.

1:46

You can also call into the meeting at 253 215 8782.

1:52

And the webinar webinar access code is 851 7056 4085.

1:59

If you're participating by phone, please push star nine to indicate a desire to comment.

2:04

And if you're joining us online through Zoom, please push the raise hand button.

2:08

Be sure to unmute yourself when it is your turn to speak and voluntarily state your name for the record.

2:15

Thank you, Tabitha.

2:17

And with that, uh, would everybody unmute their mics and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance?

2:24

Pledge allegiance.

2:34

One nation under God under God.

2:38

Liberty for all this for all.

2:42

Hey, we're getting better at that.

2:45

If that, would you call the uh next item, please?

2:48

The next item is consent calendar items 2.1 to 2.20.

2:54

Okay, do we have any uh questions or concerns for board members?

2:58

I'll move consent.

2:59

Oh chair, I have a comment on 2.4.

3:02

I see supervisor Kennedy up as well.

3:05

And I also have a um 2.4.

3:09

Okay.

3:11

So Kerry, is that a motion for items?

3:14

Oh, is there any uh comments from the no?

3:17

Why don't we just let them make their questions or comments and we'll see if we include it?

3:23

I'm sorry.

3:25

Let let um let them make their comments and we'll see if we still want to move the entire consent calendar.

3:34

Rather.

3:37

Oh, okay.

3:38

Um, I was also asking if there's public comment on uh any of the items.

3:42

There is so I have to so I'll move 2.1 through 2.3 and 2.5 through 2.20.

3:52

Second so is the motion is second.

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Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors Meeting - December 13, 2021

The Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors held a virtual meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 5:30 PM. The meeting was called to order with a quorum of 91 votes. The agenda included approval of the consent calendar, discussion of a security guard services contract, public comments, and extension of leadership terms.

Consent Calendar

  • Routine approvals and unanimous actions: Items 2.1 through 2.3 and 2.5 through 2.20 were approved by a roll call vote with all directors voting aye. Item 2.4 was pulled for separate discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Tammy Dramer, representing the Sacramento Transit Writers Union (SAC True), spoke on items 2.3 (adoption of 2022 board calendar) and 2.10 (Title VI analysis and fare structure amendment). She expressed support for the 2022 calendar and consistent fares district-wide, and urged the board not to cancel scheduled meetings unless absolutely necessary. She emphasized that many members with disabilities rely on regular meetings and that public participation is essential for accountability.
  • Another public commenter, Mr. Tartagua, raised concerns about the train platform at 19th Street and the need for further improvements, as well as the planned Sacramento City College train station. He requested these items be discussed in upcoming meetings.

Discussion Items

  • Item 2.4: Resolution 21-12-0126 – Conditional approval of a contract for security guard services with Blue Knight Security and Patrol Inc. Directors Valenzuela and Kennedy expressed concerns about the contractor, citing community feedback and differences in beliefs. Director Valenzuela noted she had a productive conversation with staff (Henry) about ensuring the contract includes clear complaint processes. Director Kennedy stated he was not comfortable supporting the contract without further details. No final vote was taken on item 2.4; it was pulled and discussed but no motion for approval was made.
  • New Business Item 7.1: Intent motion to extend the term of current Chair Steve Miller and Vice Chair Patrick Kennedy for one additional year (2022). A motion was made by Director Shadir and seconded by Director Budge. After no public comment, the board voted unanimously in favor (all directors voted aye or yes).

Key Decisions

  • Approved consent calendar items 2.1-2.3 and 2.5-2.20 unanimously.
  • No decision on item 2.4 (Blue Knight Security contract); discussion deferred.
  • Unanimously approved the extension of Chair Steve Miller and Vice Chair Patrick Kennedy for 2022.
  • Acknowledged public comments regarding the 2022 calendar, fare consistency, meeting cancellations, and train platform improvements.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening and welcome to tonight's meeting of the uh regional transit board of directors for Monday, December 13th, 2021. And with that, would you please call a roll of court? Director Budge. Director Harris. Harris is here. Director Howell? Here. Director Hume. Here. Director Jennings. I am here. Director Kennedy. Here. Director Natoli. Director Shaneer. Here. Director Cerna. Here. Director Valenzwela. Here. And Chair Miller. Here. And with that, we have a quorum at 91 votes. And this meeting of the Sacramento Regional Transit District will be cable cast on Metro 14, the local government affairs channel on Comcast, Consolidated Communications, and ATT Uverse. Today's meeting will air on Friday, December 17th at 2 p.m. And Saturday, December 18th at 2 p.m. on Channel 14 and webcast at Metro14Live.sackCounty.net and is closed captioned. This meeting can also be viewed at YouTube.com forward slash Metro Cable 14. This is a virtual meeting. All speakers, the board and staff, if you could please announce your name when you begin to speak. This meeting is live streamed, and the slide on the screen shows the information on how to join the webinar via Zoom. You can also call into the meeting at 253 215 8782. And the webinar webinar access code is 851 7056 4085. If you're participating by phone, please push star nine to indicate a desire to comment. And if you're joining us online through Zoom, please push the raise hand button. Be sure to unmute yourself when it is your turn to speak and voluntarily state your name for the record. Thank you, Tabitha. And with that, uh, would everybody unmute their mics and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance? Pledge allegiance. One nation under God under God. Liberty for all this for all. Hey, we're getting better at that. If that, would you call the uh next item, please? The next item is consent calendar items 2.1 to 2.20. Okay, do we have any uh questions or concerns for board members? I'll move consent. Oh chair, I have a comment on 2.4. I see supervisor Kennedy up as well. And I also have a um 2.4. Okay.

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