LAVTA on freeway with other traffic

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

Meeting Details

For public participation, please see the agenda for further instructions to join our meeting.

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call of Members

3. Meeting Open to Public

  • Members of the audience may address the Committee on any matter within the general subject matter jurisdiction of the LAVTA Board of Directors.
  • Members of the audience may address the Committee on items on the Agenda at the time the Chair calls for the particular Agenda item. 
  • Public comments should not exceed three (3) minutes. 
  • Agendas are published 72 hours prior to the meeting. 
  • No action may be taken on matters raised that are not on the Agenda.

4. Minutes of the March 25, 2025 Meeting of the F&A Committee

Recommendation: Approval

5. Treasurer’s Report for March 2025

Recommendation: Staff recommends submitting the attached March 2025 Treasurer’s Report to the Board for approval.

6. Legislative Update

Recommendation: Staff recommends the Committee accept this report and refer four legislative positions to the Board of Directors for approval.

7. Approval of Resolutions Authorizing Staff to Apply for TDA, STA, RM2 and RM3 funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Finance and Administration Committee recommend that the Board of Directors approve Resolution 14-2025 and Resolution 15-2025 authorizing the filing of a claim with MTC for Allocation of TDA Article 4.0, 4.5, STA, RM2, and RM3 Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

8. LAVTA’s Operating & Capital Budget for FY 2026

Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Finance and Administration Committee forward the Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2026 and Resolution 16-2025 to the Board for approval.

9. Preview of Upcoming F&A Committee Agenda Items

10. Matters Initiated by Committee Members

11. Next Meeting Date is Scheduled for: May 27, 2025

12. Adjourn

I hereby certify that this agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the noted meeting.

LAVTA, Executive Assistant /s/ Lynn Domagas 4/17/2025

On request, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. A written request, including name of the person, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service should be sent at least seven (7) days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to:

Executive Director
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94551
Fax: 925.443.1375

LAVTA on freeway with other traffic

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

Meeting Details

For public participation, please see the agenda for further instructions to join our meeting.

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call of Members
  3. Meeting Open to Public
    • Members of the audience may address the Committee on any matter within the general subject matter jurisdiction of the LAVTA Board of Directors.
    • Members of the audience may address the Committee on items on the Agenda at the time the Chair calls for the particular Agenda item.
    • Public comments should not exceed three (3) minutes.
    • Agendas are published 72 hours prior to the meeting.
    • No action may be taken on matters raised that are not on the Agenda.
  4. Minutes of the February 25, 2025 Meeting of the F&A Committee
    Recommendation: Approval
  5. Treasurer’s Report for February 2025
    Recommendation: Staff recommends submitting the attached February 2025 Treasurer’s Report to the Board for approval.
  6. Legislative Update
    Recommendation: Staff recommends an informational update on recent legislative activities in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento and refer one position to the Board of Directors for approval.
  7. Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP)
    Recommendation: Staff requests the Finance & Administration recommend that the Board of Directors approve Resolution 10-2025 in support of an allocation request to Caltrans for the FY 24-25 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) to construct necessary facility improvements at LAVTA’s Atlantis Operations & Maintenance Facility to replace existing aging, insufficient facilities and accommodate the agency’s transition to and future expansion of a 100% Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEB) fleet. This resolution is required to request an allocation of these funds from Caltrans.
  8. LAVTA Records Retention Policy
    Recommendation: Staff recommends the Finance and Administration forward Resolution 11-2025 and the Records Retention Policy to the Board for approval.
  9. FY 2026 Budget Outlook
    Recommendation: None – Information only
  10. Preview of Upcoming F&A Committee Agenda Items
  11. Matters Initiated by Committee Members
  12. Next Meeting Date is Scheduled for: April 29, 2025
  13. Adjourn

I hereby certify that this agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the noted meeting.

LAVTA, Executive Assistant /s/ Lynn Domagas 3/20/2025

On request, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. A written request, including name of the person, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service should be sent at least seven (7) days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to:

Executive Director
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94551
Fax: 925.443.1375

LAVTA on freeway with other traffic

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

Meeting Details

For public participation, please see the agenda for further instructions to join our meeting.

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call of Members
  3. Meeting Open to Public
    • Members of the audience may address the Committee on any matter within the general subject matter jurisdiction of the LAVTA Board of Directors.
    • Members of the audience may address the Committee on items on the Agenda at the time the Chair calls for the particular Agenda item.
    • Public comments should not exceed three (3) minutes.
    • Agendas are published 72 hours prior to the meeting.
    • No action may be taken on matters raised that are not on the Agenda.
  4. Minutes of the January 28, 2025 Meeting of the F&A Committee
    Recommendation: Approval
  5. Treasurer’s Report for January 2025
    Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Finance and Administration Committee forward the January 2025 Treasurer’s Report to the Board for approval
  6. LAVTA Operations and Maintenance Contract Award
    Recommendation: Approve a recommendation to forward Resolution 08-2025, awarding LAVTA’s fixed-route operations and maintenance service contract #2024-07 to MV Transportation, Inc., to the Board for approval.
  7. Preview of Upcoming F&A Committee Agenda Items
  8. Matters Initiated by Committee Members
  9. Next Meeting Date is Scheduled for: February 25, 2025
  10. Adjourn

I hereby certify that this agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the noted meeting.

LAVTA, Executive Assistant /s/ Michelle Kumar 02/21/2025

On request, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. A written request, including name of the person, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service should be sent at least seven (7) days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to:

Executive Director
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94551
Fax: 925.443.1375

LAVTA on freeway with other traffic

Finance and Administration Committee Meeting

Meeting Details

For public participation, please see the agenda for further instructions to join our meeting.

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call of Members
  3. Meeting Open to Public
    • Members of the audience may address the Committee on any matter within the general subject matter jurisdiction of the LAVTA Board of Directors.
    • Members of the audience may address the Committee on items on the Agenda at the time the Chair calls for the particular Agenda item.
    • Public comments should not exceed three (3) minutes.
    • Agendas are published 72 hours prior to the meeting.
    • No action may be taken on matters raised that are not on the Agenda.
  4. Minutes of the October 22, 2024 Meeting of the F&A Committee
    Recommendation: Approval
  5. Treasurer’s Report for December 2024
    Recommendation:
    Staff recommends that the Finance and Administration Committee forward the December 2024 Treasurer’s Report to the Board for approval.
  6. 2025 Legislative Program
    Recommendation:
    Staff recommends the Finance & Administration Committee refer Resolution 04-2025 to the Board of Directors for approval, affirming LAVTA’s 2025 Legislative Program
  7. Consolidating Existing Fares and Fare Policies
    Action Requested: Review and forward a recommendation to the Board of Directors to adopt Resolution 05-2025, consolidating LAVTA’s existing fares and fare policies into one updated resolution.
  8. Preview of Upcoming F&A Committee Agenda Items
  9. Matters Initiated by Committee Members
  10. Next Meeting Date is Scheduled for: February 25, 2025
  11. Adjourn

I hereby certify that this agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the noted meeting.

LAVTA, Executive Assistant /s/ Michelle Kumar 01/24/2025

On request, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. A written request, including name of the person, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service should be sent at least seven (7) days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to:

Executive Director
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94551
Fax: 925.443.1375

LAVTA on freeway with other traffic

Board of Directors Meeting

Meeting Details

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Board of Directors Meeting

Meeting Details

Materials will be posted 72 hours prior to meeting.

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Board of Directors Meeting

Meeting Details

Materials will be posted 72 hours prior to meeting.

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Board of Directors Meeting

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Board of Directors Meeting

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CANCELLED

LAVTA on freeway with other traffic

Board of Directors Meeting

Meeting Details

Materials will be posted 72 hours prior to meeting.

FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, PLEASE SEE AGENDA FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO JOIN OUR MEETING.

  1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Roll Call of Members
  3. Meeting Open to Public
  4. Consent Agenda
    Recommend approval of all items on Consent Agenda as follows:

    A Minutes of June 2, 2025 – Board of Director’s Meeting

    B Minutes of June 13, 2025 – Special Board of Director’s Meeting

    C Treasurer’s Report

    Recommendation: The Finance & Administration Committee recommends that the Board of Directors approve the May 2025 Treasurer’s Report. 

    D Resolution in Support of Application for FY 25-26 Funding through the State Transit Assistance State of Good Repair Program

    Recommendation: The Finance and Administration Committee recommends the Board of Directors approve Resolution 23-2025 in support of an allocation request to MTC and Caltrans for the FY25–26 State Transit Assistance State of Good Repair (SGR) Program. 

    E Contract Award for LAVTA Bus Facility Yard Gate System Upgrade Project #2025-05

    Recommendation: The Finance & Administration Committee recommends the Board of Directors approve Resolution 24-2025 to: (1) award a contract to Electronic Innovations, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the LAVTA Bus Facility Yard Gate System Upgrade Project #2025-05, for a total contract award of $197,123.35; (2) authorize the Executive Director to sign the contract and issue an NTP to Electronic Innovations, Inc.; and (3) approve a 15% project contingency of $29,569 to be used at the discretion of the Executive Director. 

    F Clipper START Program Permanent Adoption

    Recommendation: The Projects and Services Committee recommends Board approval of Resolution 22-2025, authorizing LAVTA’s participation in Clipper START and authorizing the Executive Director to enter into agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the administration of the program..

    G Para-Taxi Program Update

    Recommendation: Projects and Services Committee recommends the Board approve Resolution 21-2025, changing the Para-Taxi reimbursement request period from within 90-days of the trip taken to within 30-days of the trip taken.

    H Six-Month Ridership Trend Update

    Recommendation: The Project & Services Committee recommends that the Board of Directors receive and file the Six-Month ridership update.
  5. Election of LAVTA Chair

    Recommendation: Staff recommends the Board nominate and elect a LAVTA Board Chair for FY26 in accordance with the agency’s bylaws. 
  6. Establishing Standing Committees and Memberships

    Recommendation: Staff recommends the Board confirm and approve Resolution 26-2025, establishing standing committees, memberships, and officers.
  7. LAVTA Annual Salary Band Review

    Recommendation: The Finance and Administration Committee recommends the Board of Directors approve Resolution 25-2025, codifying the results from the 2025 review of LAVTA’s salary bands as required by the LAVTA Human Resources Policy.
  8. Go Tri-Valley Uber Contract Amendment No. 8

    Recommendation: Staff recommends the Board approve Resolution 27-2025 authorizing the Executive Director to execute Amendment 8 to the Go Tri-Valley agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. to extend the contract term through June 2026 with a not-to-exceed contract amount of $125,000.
  9. Executive Director’s Report
  10. Matters Initiated by the Board of Directors
    Items may be placed on the agenda at the request of three members of the Board.
  11. Next Meeting Date is Scheduled for: September 8, 2025
  12. Adjournment

Please refrain from wearing scented products (perfume, cologne, after-shave, etc.) to these meetings, as there may be people in attendance susceptible to environmental illnesses.

I hereby certify that this agenda was posted 72 hours in advance of the noted meeting.

LAVTA, Executive Assistant /s/ Lynn Domagas July 3, 2025

On request, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. A written request, including name of the person, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service should be sent at least seven (7) days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to:

Executive Director
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94551
Fax: 925.443.1375
Email: [email protected]