Meeting_Body
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
JULY 16, 2026
Subject
SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENT
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
APPROVE the new appointment of the Latin Business Association (LBA) to the Transportation Business Advisory Council (TBAC) membership.
Issue
ISSUE
The TBAC was created in 1992 by Assembly Bill 152 and codified into law as Public Utilities Code Section 130051.19(c). The purpose of TBAC is to advise Metro on matters regarding small business enterprises.
Small business organizations interested in TBAC membership must submit applications to the TBAC membership committee. TBAC's membership committee evaluates applications to determine whether the organization's mission aligns with TBAC's purpose. Organizations recommended for TBAC membership are forwarded to Metro's Board of Directors for consideration and appointment.
Background
BACKGROUND
Public Utilities Code section 130051.19(c), states: "The authority shall establish a Transportation Business Advisory Council to advise it on matters regarding the disadvantaged business enterprise program to enable the authority to meet or exceed small business enterprise participation goals. Members of the council shall be selected by the authority and shall include representatives of professional organizations and other groups which advocate on behalf of greater participation of women and minority business enterprises in public contracts. The chairperson of the authority or his or her designee shall meet with the council, and the authority shall provide adequate staff support for the council and shall consider all recommendations made by the council."
The TBAC meets monthly to provide recommendations on strategies, programs, and processes that enhance small business participation in Metro's procurement opportunities. TBAC also has standing committees including Construction, Professional Services, Commoditie...
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