Orange County Transportation Authority public meetings in 2021

Legislative Committee

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider approving a revised $509.54 million budget for the OC Streetcar project, adding $86.10 million in funding. The board will also vote on several consent calendar items, including a consultant contract for transit facility assessments and updates on capital policies and Measure M2 eligibility.

• Approve revised OC Streetcar budget of $509.54 million, adding $86.10 million in funding
• Approve $286,453 contract with Cumming Management Group for transit facilities condition assessment
• Approve updated Capital Programming Policies
• Approve all local agencies as eligible for Measure M2 revenues
• Approve adjustments to Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs projects

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will consider approving a revised OC Streetcar budget and funding plan, along with amendments to construction and project management contracts. The committee will also receive reports on bus performance, a February 2022 service increase, and zero-emission bus pilot updates. Public comments are invited.

• Approve revised OC Streetcar FTA Full Funding Grant Agreement budget of $509.54 million, adding $86.10 million in funding
• Authorize $17,100,794 amendment to PGH Wong Engineering for OC Streetcar construction management, extending term to Nov 30, 2024
• Authorize $15,527,477 amendment to HDR Engineering for OC Streetcar project management, extending term to Dec 31, 2024
• Approve $286,453 contract with Cumming Management Group for transit facilities condition assessment
• Receive bus operations performance report for Q1 FY 2021-22 and February 2022 bus service change (increase of 83,000 annual revenue vehicle hours)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will receive and file the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2020-21, including an auditor's report that identified two significant deficiencies in internal controls, and will consider directing staff to implement related recommendations. The committee will also receive monthly investment and debt reports, an environmental mitigation endowment fund report, and an update on the State Route 241/91 Express Lanes Connector project. The agenda is largely routine, with consent items and information items, plus a CEO report and committee member reports.

• FY 2020-21 audited financial statements with two significant deficiencies in internal controls
• Direct staff to implement auditor recommendations on internal controls
• Investment and Debt Programs Report for October 2021
• Environmental Mitigation Program Endowment Fund Investment Report for September 30, 2021
• State Route 241/91 Express Lanes Connector update

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider approving the 2021 update to the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan, which outlines freeway, roadway, transit, and environmental projects through fiscal year 2030. They will also review quarterly progress reports on Measure M2 projects and capital program performance, and consider updates to Capital Programming Policies. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Adopt 2021 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan
• Approve updated Capital Programming Policies
• Receive Measure M2 quarterly progress report (July–September 2021)
• Receive Capital Action Plan performance metrics for Q1 FY 2021-22
• Receive employment and travel follow-up survey results (September 2021)

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider approving adjustments to Measure M2-funded transportation projects, including fund reallocations and cooperative agreement amendments. It will also review proposed 2022 Technical Steering Committee membership and confirm all local agencies remain eligible for Measure M2 revenues. An update on the Environmental Mitigation Program will be received as an information item.

• Approve adjustments to Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs projects and Local Fair Share and Senior Mobility Program funds
• Authorize CEO to negotiate cooperative agreement amendments for Project V agreements
• Approve proposed 2022 Technical Steering Committee membership
• Approve all Orange County local agencies as eligible for Measure M2 net revenues
• Receive 2021 Environmental Mitigation Program update as information item

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is reviewing several major financial and infrastructure items. Key discussions include a proposed lease for an I-405 operations center, funding for senior and disabled mobility, and emergency railroad track stabilization in San Clemente.

• Negotiate a lease with C.J. Segerstrom & Sons for an I-405 Customer Service and Operations Center up to $15,423,000
• Approve $2.75 million in local funding for 14 applications to the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Disabled Grant Program
• Authorize a cooperative agreement with Southern California Regional Rail Authority up to $5,000,000 for railroad track stabilization in San Clemente
• Authorize an early retirement system payment of approximately $28.9 million to achieve estimated savings of $1.6 million
• Amend 2021-22 budget by $700,000 for the Coastal Rail Infrastructure Improvements Project

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will receive updates on federal and state legislation, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and consider adopting the revised 2021-22 State and Federal Legislative Platforms. It will also review performance evaluations of its federal and state advocates, receive a status report on 2021 state legislation, and hear results of a countywide attitudinal survey.

• Receive and file staff evaluations of federal advocate Potomac Partners, DC and state advocate Topp Strategies
• Status report on 770 bills signed into law by Governor Newsom in 2021
• Update on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and its benefits for OCTA
• Adopt revised 2021-22 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Presentation of 2021 Countywide Attitudinal and Awareness Survey results

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider funding for two rail projects: a $5 million cooperative agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority to stabilize the track in San Clemente after tidal surges, and a $700,000 agreement for a coastal rail infrastructure study. The committee will also review grant awards for senior and disabled mobility services. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Authorize up to $5,000,000 for Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3749 to stabilize railroad track in San Clemente
• Amend FY 2021-22 budget by $5,000,000 for the track stabilization work
• Approve $700,000 for Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3828 for Coastal Rail Infrastructure Improvements Project
• Approve $2.75 million in grants to 14 applicants under the 2021 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Disabled Grant Program
• Approve minutes of October 14, 2021 meeting

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider authorizing an early $28.9 million payment to the Orange County Employees Retirement System to capture a 5.8% discount, continuing self-insurance for liability claims, and extending the 91 Express Lanes operating agreement. It will also receive updates on grant reimbursements, loan agreements with several cities, and 91 Express Lanes operations.

• Authorize early payment of approximately $28.9 million to OCERS by January 14, 2022, for FY 2022-23 contributions
• Authorize CEO to continue full self-insurance for liability claims due to unfavorable excess liability insurance pricing
• Authorize Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. C-3-1529 for three one-month optional extensions (Jan-Mar 2022) for 91 Express Lanes operations
• Receive and file FY 2021-22 first quarter grant reimbursement status report
• Receive and file annual update on loan agreements with Anaheim, Buena Park, Placentia, and West Orange County Water Board

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is reviewing several items including audit service extensions, property insurance renewals, and project updates. The agenda also includes a proposed amendment to remove Glassell Street from the Master Plan of Arterial Highways.

• Amendment to extend Crowe LLP auditing services through March 31, 2024, for $592,200
• Property insurance renewal via Marsh Risk and Insurance Services, Inc. not to exceed $735,000
• Removal of Glassell Street between Walnut Avenue and La Veta Avenue from the Master Plan of Arterial Highways
• Contract Change Order No. 68.3 for I-405 environmental monitoring in the amount of $155,000
• Contract Change Order No. 115 for I-405 fencing and landscaping in Seal Beach in the amount of $550,000

Executive Committee

This agenda contains only the meeting header and page number, with no listed items. The Executive Committee is not shown to be deciding or discussing any specific matters at this meeting.

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider two contract change orders for the I-405 Improvement Project, totaling $705,000, and vote on removing Glassell Street from the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. The agenda also includes updates on regional planning, traffic signal synchronization, the I-405 project, and active transportation programs.

• Contract Change Order No. 68.3: $155,000 for additional environmental monitoring services on I-405 project
• Contract Change Order No. 115: $550,000 for fencing and landscaping between I-405 and Lampson Avenue in Seal Beach
• Amendment to remove Glassell Street (between Walnut and La Veta Avenues) from Master Plan of Arterial Highways for seasonal closure
• Update on Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program of 2021 and 2024 Connect SoCal preparation
• Update on Measure M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider an appeal from WSP USA Services, Inc. protesting the proposed award of a contract for back-office system and customer service center operations for the 405 Express Lanes. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the protest and may take any action it deems appropriate. The meeting also includes a closed session on potential litigation and routine reports from the CEO and directors.

• Protest of contract award for RFP 0-2690 (Back-Office System and Customer Service Center Operations for 405 Express Lanes)
• Closed session on potential litigation (Government Code Section 54946.9(d)(1))
• Public comments and written comments accepted

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is scheduled to approve a two-year extension of the independent audit contract with Crowe LLP and renew the property insurance policy with Zurich. The meeting also includes routine informational reports on the internal audit plan, investment programs, budget status, and procurement activities. No special calendar or regular calendar items are scheduled for decision.

• Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. C-8-1911 with Crowe LLP for $592,200 to extend audit services through March 31, 2024
• Authorize Purchase Order No. A48889 for up to $735,000 to Marsh Risk and Insurance Services, Inc. for property insurance renewal
• Receive first quarter update to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Internal Audit Plan
• Receive Investment and Debt Programs Report for September 2021
• Receive Fiscal Year 2020-21 Fourth Quarter Budget Status Report

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is reviewing several items including a $2,575,000 Microsoft software renewal and multiple contract change orders for the OC Streetcar project. The Board will also rule on a contract protest regarding 405 Express Lanes operations and authorize various transit funding claims.

• $2,575,000 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal with Dell, Inc.
• $6,393,649 in SB 1 State of Good Repair claims for bus system upgrades
• $36,415,760 in State Transit Assistance Fund claims
• $1,647,044 agreement with ShelterClean Services, Inc. for bus stop maintenance
• Multiple OC Streetcar contract change orders totaling $9,500,000

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will consider draft revisions to OCTA's 2021-22 State and Federal Legislative Platforms, which will be updated based on feedback before final adoption. The committee will also receive updates on federal transportation funding and diversity outreach efforts, and hear from the state legislative advocate.

• Draft revisions to 2021-22 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Federal Legislative Status Report on infrastructure negotiations and funding extensions
• Update on Diversity Outreach and Inclusion Efforts
• Conference call with State Legislative Advocate Moira Topp
• Approval of September 16, 2021 meeting minutes

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee is reviewing several contract change orders for the OC Streetcar project and a new agreement for bus stop maintenance. The committee will also receive performance reports for bus operations and updates on the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvement Project.

• $3,500,000 contract change order for utility conflicts in OC Streetcar construction
• $1,200,000 contract change order for traction power substation site plan revisions
• $1,200,000 contract change to address Southern California Edison metering switchgears
• $3,000,000 contract change order for maintenance and storage facility permit drawings
• $1,647,044 agreement with ShelterClean Services, Inc. for bus stop maintenance

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider consent items including approval of minutes, an internal audit report on investments, and two funding claims: $36,415,760 in State Transit Assistance Fund claims and $6,393,649 in SB 1 State of Good Repair claims. The regular calendar includes selecting Dell, Inc. for a $2,575,000 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal and receiving an information item on $482 million in debt service savings from I-405 financing strategies. No closed session items are scheduled.

• State Transit Assistance Fund claims of $36,415,760 (Resolution No. 2021-078)
• SB 1 State of Good Repair claims of $6,393,649
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal with Dell, Inc. for $2,575,000 (Purchase Order No. C13676)
• Internal Audit Report No. 22-501 on investments with one recommendation
• Information item on $482 million debt service savings for I-405 Improvement Project

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider consent and regular calendar items, including approving a $10.931 million federal funding distribution for local street and road rehabilitation, authorizing a $2.52 million cooperative agreement with Caltrans for the I-605/Katella interchange, and ruling on a protest of a contract award for the 405 Express Lanes back-office system. The board will also receive updates on coronavirus response, investment and debt programs, and south Orange County transportation projects.

• Approve 2021 Pavement Management Relief Funding program and $10.931 million distribution
• Authorize $2,520,200 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-605/Katella Avenue interchange
• Approve $370,000 amendment to Seal Beach agreement for I-405 project
• Release RFP for OC Streetcar ticket vending machines
• Rule on protest from WSP USA Services, Inc. for 405 Express Lanes contract

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider approving guidelines and distribution of $10.931 million in federal funding for local street and road rehabilitation, and authorizing agreements for the I-605/Katella interchange and I-405 project support. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine reports.

• Approve 2021 Pavement Management Relief Funding program guidelines and $10.931 million distribution
• Authorize $2,520,200 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-605/Katella Avenue interchange right-of-way work
• Authorize $370,000 amendment to Seal Beach cooperative agreement for I-405 Improvement Project support
• Approve minutes of September 2, 2021 meeting

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider approving the September 2, 2021 minutes and receive a presentation on the annual Market Conditions Key Indicators Analysis and Forecast for the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan. They will also discuss a status report and a cooperative agreement for south Orange County transportation projects, including a non-tolled Los Patrones Parkway extension, Ortega Highway widening, and an I-5 HOV lane extension. The committee may authorize the CEO to execute the agreement with the County of Orange and City of San Clemente.

• Market Conditions Key Indicators Analysis and Forecast for Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan
• Cooperative agreement with County of Orange and City of San Clemente for south Orange County projects
• Non-tolled extension of Los Patrones Parkway
• Widening of a portion of Ortega Highway
• Extension of Interstate 5 high-occupancy vehicle lane

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2021, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted, and the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will vote on the 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program, allocating $164.647 million to seven projects. The agenda includes approving a $3 million agreement to stabilize railroad tracks in San Clemente and a $298,450 contract for public outreach on the Interstate 5 improvement project. The board will also rule on a protest regarding the 405 Express Lanes back-office contract and release a draft congestion management report for public review.

• Approve 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program totaling $164.647 million for seven projects
• Authorize up to $3 million cooperative agreement with SCRAM for railroad track stabilization in San Clemente
• Approve $298,450 agreement with MBI Media for public outreach on the I-5 Improvement Project
• Authorize $500,000 agreement with Caltrans for State Route 55 Improvement Project between I-5 and SR 91
• Rule on protest from WSP USA Services regarding 405 Express Lanes back-office contract award

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will receive and file the August 2021 investment and debt report and the 2021 Measure M2 sales tax forecast, which includes updated projections from MuniServices and three universities. The committee will also hear an update on the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan rate reset. The agenda is largely routine, with no special calendar or closed session items.

• Receive and file August 2021 investment and debt report
• Receive and file 2021 Measure M2 sales tax forecast from MuniServices and three universities
• Update on Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan rate reset
• Approval of September 8, 2021 committee minutes

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will consider approving a $298,450 contract for public outreach consulting during the environmental phase of the I-5 Improvement Project, and will review the 2021 Title VI Plan Triennial Report. The agenda also includes updates on state and federal legislative matters, a conference call with the state legislative advocate, and routine consent items.

• Approve $298,450 agreement with McCormick-Busse, Inc. (MBI Media) for I-5 outreach, through Oct 31, 2024, with 24-month option
• Review and approve 2021 Title VI Plan Triennial Report for FTA submission by Oct 1, 2021
• Receive state legislative status report on end-of-session actions and budget negotiations
• Receive federal legislative status report on Senate infrastructure bill reauthorizing surface transportation programs
• Conference call with State Legislative Advocate Moira Topp on Sacramento legislative items

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is meeting to consider consent calendar items, including approving up to $675 million in bond anticipation notes for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project, accepting grant awards, and awarding contracts. The board will also receive updates on coronavirus response, investment reports, and Metrolink performance.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-076 authorizing issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes (I-405 Improvement Project) up to $675 million
• Accept $3,000,000 Active Transportation Program grant for Garden Grove-Santa Ana Rails-to-Trails Gap Closure and $300,000 for Bus Stop Safety and Accessibility Study
• Award $1,845,540 contract to Trillium for compressed natural gas fueling facility operation and maintenance
• Authorize four contract change orders for I-405 Improvement Project totaling $1,985,838
• Approve $500,000 purchase order for excess workers' compensation insurance

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several transit items, including a major contract for OC ACCESS paratransit and OC Flex microtransit services, a CNG fueling facility maintenance agreement, and a grant for the 2022 Orange County Fair Express Bus Service. The committee will also receive updates on bus services and Metrolink performance.

• Agreement No. C-0-2150 with First Transit, Inc. for $242,579,221 to manage OC ACCESS paratransit and OC Flex microtransit services for four years with two two-year options
• Agreement No. C-1-3317 with Trillium USA Company, LLC for $1,845,540 to operate and maintain compressed natural gas fueling facilities in Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana
• Acceptance of $289,054 grant from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee for the 2022 Orange County Fair Express Bus Service
• October 2021 bus service change to address expected ridership increases from return of in-person learning and work trips
• Metrolink Fiscal Year 2020-21 performance report on ridership, revenue, and on-time performance

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing routine financial reports and considering several actions, including authorizing up to $675 million in Bond Anticipation Notes for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project, renewing an excess workers' compensation insurance policy, and approving a resolution to deposit excess funds with the County of Orange. The agenda also includes consent items such as meeting minutes and investment reports.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-076 authorizing issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes (I-405 Improvement Project), Series 2021, up to $675 million
• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-077 approving Standby Bond Purchase Agreement for the I-405 bond notes
• Authorize Purchase Order No. A48430 for $500,000 to Marsh Risk and Insurance Services for excess workers' compensation insurance renewal
• Approve Resolution No. 2021-062 to deposit and invest excess funds with the Treasurer-Tax Collector of the County of Orange
• Receive and file investment reports for July 2021 and Environmental Mitigation Program Endowment Fund for June 30, 2021

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee is deciding on major funding allocations for highway and transit projects, including the 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program. The agenda includes contract amendments for the State Route 55 and Interstate 405 improvement projects, as well as the acceptance of grants for active transportation and bus safety. Additionally, the committee will release the draft 2021 Congestion Management Program for public review.

• Approve 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program submittal for $164.647 million across seven projects
• Authorize $500,000 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for State Route 55 Improvement Project between I-5 and SR 91
• Execute Amendment No. 7 with WKE, Inc. for $563,183 in additional design services for SR 55 between I-405 and I-5
• Accept $3,000,000 grant for Garden Grove-Santa Ana Rails-to-Trails Gap Closure and $300,000 for Bus Stop Safety Study
• Release draft 2021 Orange County Congestion Management Program Report for public review with hearing on Nov 22, 2021

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider approving the 2021 Title VI Plan Triennial Report, a federally required civil rights compliance document, and direct staff to submit it to the Federal Transit Administration by October 1, 2021. The committee will also receive the Measure M2 quarterly progress report for April–June 2021 as an information item. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and public comments.

• Approval of 2021 Title VI Plan Triennial Report and submission to FTA by Oct 1, 2021
• Receive Measure M2 quarterly progress report for Q4 FY 2020-21 (April–June 2021)
• Approval of minutes from August 2, 2021 Executive Committee meeting

Board

The OCTA Board of Directors will review several items including health insurance agreements for 2022 and updates on the 91 Express Lanes. The meeting also includes discussions on state transportation funding and safety plan updates.

• $1,100,000 contract change order for contaminated material removal in OC Streetcar project
• $300,000 contract change order for man-made object removal in OC Streetcar project
• Authorization of $6.4 million in SB 1 funds for the Transit Security and Operations Center Project
• Renewal of various health insurance agreements including Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Blue Cross, and Delta Dental through 2022
• Update on 91 Express Lanes operational and financial activities ending June 30, 2021

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Legislative and Communications Committee is scheduled to hold a procedural meeting on August 19, 2021. The agenda contains only standard administrative items, including a call to order, roll call, and reports from the CEO and committee members. There are no specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances listed for action, and no closed session items are scheduled.

• CEO's Report
• Committee Members' Reports
• Adjournment

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee is considering the use of $6.4 million in SB 1 funds for the Transit Security and Operations Center Project. The committee will also review contract change orders for the OC Streetcar project and a new service agreement for paratransit and microtransit operations.

• Approval of $6.4 million in SB 1 State of Good Repair Program funding for the Transit Security and Operations Center Project
• $1,100,000 contract change order for removal and disposal of contaminated materials for the OC Streetcar project
• $300,000 contract change order to increase the allowance for removing buried man-made objects for the OC Streetcar project
• Approval of a $242,579,221 agreement with First Transit, Inc. to manage OC ACCESS and OC Flex services

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review several proposals to negotiate and execute agreements for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The committee will also receive updates on taxable sales forecasts and the 91 Express Lanes operations.

• Negotiation of health insurance amendments including Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Blue Cross, and Delta Dental
• Update on taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 from CSU Fullerton
• Review of 91 Express Lanes operational and financial activities through June 30, 2021
• Fiscal Year 2020-21 fourth quarter grant reimbursement status report
• Update on Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan interest rate reset

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider approving a $110,981,893 contract with WSP USA Services Inc. for back-office and customer service operations for the 405 Express Lanes. The board will also vote on adopting resolutions of necessity to begin eminent domain for the State Route 55 Improvement Project, and will review consent calendar items including audit plans, budget reports, and funding approvals.

• Approve $110,981,893 contract with WSP USA Services Inc. for 405 Express Lanes operations
• Adopt Resolutions of Necessity for eminent domain on State Route 55 Improvement Project
• Approve $2,697,424 for 10 Environmental Cleanup Program Tier 1 projects
• Authorize cooperative agreements for traffic signal projects (Alton Parkway, First Street/Bolsa Avenue, Portola Parkway/Santa Margarita Parkway)
• Approve 2021 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan updates

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will vote on issuing 2022 calls for Measure M2 transportation projects, approve $2.7 million in environmental cleanup grants, and authorize three cooperative agreements for traffic signal synchronization projects. The agenda also includes informational updates on the 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program and the I-405 Improvement Project.

• Approve 2022 calls for projects for Measure M2 Regional Capacity and Traffic Signal Synchronization programs
• Approve 10 Environmental Cleanup Program Tier 1 grants totaling $2,697,424
• Authorize Cooperative Agreement C-1-3597 (Alton Parkway) with $759,558 local match
• Authorize Cooperative Agreement C-1-3598 (First Street/Bolsa Avenue) with $774,378 local match
• Authorize Cooperative Agreement C-1-3599 (Portola Parkway/Santa Margarita Parkway) with $575,550 local match

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will consider adopting the 2021 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan updates and receive a quarterly capital projects performance report. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and an informational overview of OCTA's role as managing agency for the LOSSAN rail corridor. Public comments are accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Adopt 2021 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan safety performance targets and administrative edits
• Adjust annual safety plan review to calendar year basis to align with FTA reporting
• Receive and file Capital Programs Division Q4 FY 2020-21 and planned FY 2021-22 performance metrics
• Overview of OCTA's administrative support for the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2021 and June 7, 2021 meetings

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review and recommend actions on consent items including audit plans, budget and procurement reports, and a major contract award. The most consequential item is selecting WSP USA Services Inc. for a $110,981,893 contract to run the 405 Express Lanes back-office and customer service center. The committee will also consider internal audit findings and a Proposition 1B audit response.

• Approve $110,981,893 contract with WSP USA Services Inc. for 405 Express Lanes back-office and customer service operations (Agreement No. C-0-2690)
• Approve Fiscal Year 2021-22 Internal Audit Plan and quarterly updates
• Direct staff to work with Caltrans on Proposition 1B audit observations (Lakeview Ave, Brookhurst St, La Pata Ave, Laguna Niguel projects)
• Direct staff to implement three recommendations from Internal Audit Report No. 21-510 on Conflict of Interest Code and Form 700 filings
• Receive and file Q4 FY2020-21 procurement status report and Q3 budget status report

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board is meeting to consider adopting resolutions of necessity to begin eminent domain proceedings for two properties needed for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between I-405 and I-5. The board will also review the CEO's performance and possible compensation adjustment in closed and open session, plus receive state and federal legislative updates.

• Adopt Resolution of Necessity Nos. 2021-049 and 2021-050 to acquire property rights via eminent domain for SR-55 Improvement Project
• Approve minutes from July 12, 2021 meeting
• Receive state legislative status report on transit camera technology and FY 2021-22 budget
• Receive federal legislative status report on infrastructure package and surface transportation reauthorization
• Closed session to evaluate CEO Darrell E. Johnson's performance and discuss compensation

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee is meeting to receive updates on state and federal legislation affecting transit, including a state bill authorizing onboard cameras to enforce transit-only lanes. The committee will also hear from its state advocate and consider approving prior meeting minutes. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled; most items are information-only.

• Conference call with State Legislative Advocate Moira Topp on Sacramento legislative items
• State Legislative Status Report covering camera enforcement legislation and FY 2021-22 state budget
• Federal Legislative Status Report on infrastructure package and surface transportation reauthorization
• Approval of June 17, 2021 committee minutes
• Public comments accepted via email due to COVID-19 teleconference rules

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a taxable sales forecast for Measure M2, review audit findings on Proposition 1B projects, and receive updates on the internal audit plan and budget. The main action item is approving a $110,981,893 contract with WSP USA Services Inc. for back-office and customer service operations for the 405 Express Lanes.

• Contract with WSP USA Services Inc. for $110,981,893 for 405 Express Lanes back-office and customer service operations
• Taxable sales forecast update from Cal State Fullerton for Measure M2
• Proposition 1B audit findings on Lakeview Avenue Grade Separation, Brookhurst Street Improvements, La Pata Avenue Phase 1, and Laguna Niguel to San Juan Capistrano Passing Siding projects
• Fourth quarter update to FY 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan
• Third quarter FY 2020-21 budget status report

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider consent and regular calendar items, including approving a $12.5 million sole-source purchase of bus engines, a $470,000 contract change order for I-405 improvements, and expanding a youth ride-free pass to ages 18 and under. The board will also receive updates on coronavirus response, OC Flex microtransit, and the OC Streetcar project.

• Authorize $12,525,823 purchase order for 173 Cummins L9N engines from Cummins Pacific, LLC
• Approve $470,000 change order for Garden Grove Boulevard intersection and sidewalk improvements on I-405
• Expand Youth Ride Free pass to ages 18 and under (September 2021-February 2022)
• Approve amendments to Master Plan of Arterial Highways for Anaheim, Brea, Yorba Linda, and County of Orange
• Approve $4 million call for projects for Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Disabled Grant Program

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will review and potentially approve several items, including a $12.5 million sole-source purchase of bus engines, a $1.1 million change order for the OC Streetcar project, and a $4 million grant program for senior and disabled mobility. The committee will also receive updates on bus service changes, the OC Flex pilot, and the OC Streetcar project. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items on the consent calendar.

• Sole source purchase order for 173 Cummins L9N engines from Cummins Pacific, LLC for $12,525,823
• Contract change order for exploratory potholing on OC Streetcar project for $1,100,000
• Approval of AECOM Technical Services for Irvine Station Improvements preliminary engineering
• Release of $171,810 in M2 Project V capital funds for Dana Point replacement vehicle
• Expansion of Youth Ride Free pass to ages 18 and under

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee is meeting to consider consent-calendar items including a $470,000 contract change order for I-405 improvements at Garden Grove Boulevard, grant program schedule delays and amendments, and Master Plan of Arterial Highways changes. The regular calendar includes selecting Parsons Transportation Group for SR-57 northbound project plans, specifications, and estimates.

• Contract Change Order No. 99 to Agreement No. C-5-3843 with OC 405 Partners for $470,000 for Garden Grove Boulevard intersection and sidewalk improvements
• Grant program schedule delay requests from Irvine, La Habra, Santa Ana, and County of Orange; amendment requests from Brea
• Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments: deletions in Brea/County of Orange, reclassifications in Yorba Linda/Anaheim, additions of Savi Ranch Parkway and Old Canal Road/Pullman Street
• Reclassify Santa Ana Canyon Road between Roosevelt Avenue and Weir Canyon Road to asymmetric primary (five-lane, divided) arterial
• Approve selection of Parsons Transportation Group Inc. for SR-57 Northbound Improvement Project between Orangewood Avenue and Katella Avenue

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider adopting the 2021 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, including updated safety performance targets and administrative edits, and adjusting the review schedule to align with federal reporting. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a CEO report, and a closed session to evaluate the CEO's performance and compensation.

• Adopt 2021 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan safety performance targets and administrative edits
• Adjust annual safety plan review to calendar year basis to align with FTA National Transit Database reporting
• Approval of June 7, 2021 Executive Committee minutes
• Closed session to evaluate CEO Darrell E. Johnson's performance and discuss compensation

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will vote on resolutions establishing appropriations limits for its General Fund ($13.1M) and Measure M2 ($1.98B) for fiscal year 2021-22. The board will also conduct a lottery to fill Taxpayer Oversight Committee vacancies, adopt an 11% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal, and consider extending temporary staffing contracts. Several items are routine updates or information-only reports.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-044 setting OCTA General Fund appropriations limit at $13,113,890 for FY 2021-22
• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-043 setting Measure M2 appropriations limit at $1,981,873,617 for FY 2021-22
• Approve $500,000 increase to temporary staffing agreements with APR Consulting and ManpowerGroup, total $2,450,000
• Adopt 11% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal for FTA-assisted contracts FY 2022-2024
• Support SB 790 (wildlife connectivity mitigation credit program)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear an update on the 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 from UCLA Anderson Forecast economists, and consider extending temporary staffing agreements with APR Consulting and ManpowerGroup US, including a $500,000 budget increase. The committee will also vote on a proposed 11% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal for federal transit contracts and receive the May 2021 investment and debt report. Most items are routine consent calendar actions.

• UCLA Anderson Forecast presentation on 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2
• Exercise first option term for temporary staffing agreements with APR Consulting and ManpowerGroup US through Oct 31, 2023
• Increase aggregate staffing contract amount by $500,000 to $2,450,000
• Adopt 11% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal for federal fiscal years 2022-2024
• Receive and file May 2021 investment and debt programs report

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will hear updates on state and federal legislative matters, including a recommendation to support SB 790, which would create a mitigation credit program for transportation projects with wildlife connectivity benefits. The committee will also receive annual updates from its Citizens Advisory and Special Needs Advisory committees, and hear a marketing update. The meeting includes consent items and public comment opportunities.

• Recommendation to adopt SUPPORT position on SB 790 (Stern) for wildlife connectivity mitigation credits
• State Legislative Status Report including FY 2021-22 budget priorities
• Federal Legislative Status Report on surface transportation reauthorization and infrastructure plan
• Citizens Advisory Committee annual update and member appointments
• Special Needs Advisory Committee annual update and member appointments

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider approving two contracts: a $345,692 agreement with ADS System Safety Consulting to review and update OCTA's Security Program, and an $11,133,059 amendment to the cooperative agreement with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for Transit Police Services for fiscal year 2021-22. The committee will also receive the Measure M2 quarterly progress report and discuss budget follow-up items. Public comments are accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve selection of ADS System Safety Consulting, LLC for Security Program review and update, Agreement No. C-0-2729, $345,692
• Authorize Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-2330 with Orange County Sheriff's Department for Transit Police Services, $11,133,059 for FY 2021-22, increasing total contract to $21,739,395
• Receive Measure M2 quarterly progress report for January-March 2021
• Follow-up discussion on Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Workshop held May 10, 2021

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider approving a consultant for an 18-month freeway chokepoint study, approve adjustments to Measure M2 funded projects, and review several informational updates. The agenda includes consent items and regular calendar items, with no closed session.

• Approve Kittelson and Associates, Inc. for Freeway Chokepoint Improvement Study, $297,337
• Approve adjustments to Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs projects and an exception for Environmental Cleanup Program Tier I projects
• Approve all 35 Orange County jurisdictions eligible for Measure M2 revenues
• Approve programming of $800,000 for State Route 74 Ortega Highway Improvement Project and $588,506 for planning
• Receive and file Draft 2021 State Route 91 Implementation Plan

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee will receive and file the draft 2021 SR-91 Implementation Plan, which lists proposed improvements, cost estimates, and timelines for the corridor between SR-57 and I-15. The committee will also review joint status reports for the 91 Express Lanes (Feb–Apr 2021), hear updates on the back-office system transition and coronavirus impacts, and approve the March 5, 2021 minutes. No closed-session items are scheduled.

• Draft 2021 State Route 91 Implementation Plan (SR-57 to I-15) for information
• Joint 91 Express Lanes status reports for Feb–Apr 2021
• Back-office system and customer service center transition update
• Coronavirus impacts on 91 Express Lanes operations, traffic, and revenues
• Approval of March 5, 2021 meeting minutes

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will hold a public hearing on amending Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3 to extend temporary maintenance-of-effort requirement changes through fiscal year 2021-22, helping local jurisdictions transition back to pre-pandemic benchmarks. The board will also consider consent calendar items including contract awards, funding allocations, and audit recommendations.

• Public hearing to amend Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3, extending maintenance-of-effort relief through FY 2021-22
• Approve $6,359,899 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for OC Bus fare reduction, College Pass, and electric buses
• Authorize $222,169 contract to Golden Gate Construction for Garden Grove Bus Base repairs
• Authorize $525,000 contract to Onyx Paving for ADA improvements at Fullerton Park-and-Ride
• Approve $1,825,309 amendment to Cabco Yellow for same-day taxi service (total $8,643,120)

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will review state and federal legislative updates, including a recommendation to support SB 640, which would allow eligible cities or counties to jointly propose local streets and roads projects for funding. The committee will also receive updates on state budget discussions, the President's infrastructure plan, and related hearings. Additionally, staff will be available for follow-up questions from a recent budget workshop.

• Adopt SUPPORT position on SB 640 (Becker) for joint local road funding proposals
• State Legislative Status Report with FY 2021-22 budget update
• Federal Legislative Status Report on infrastructure plan and high-speed rail hearing
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Workshop follow-up with staff available
• Approval of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider several contracts and funding allocations, including a major extension of its fixed-route bus service agreement with First Transit, Inc. worth $87.5 million. The committee will also review a $6.36 million allocation of state Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for fare reductions, a college pass program, and electric buses, as well as approve various construction and maintenance contracts. Public comments are being accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Exercise second option term with First Transit, Inc. for fixed-route bus service, $87.5M, through June 2023
• Approve $6.36M in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for fare reduction, college pass, and electric buses
• Authorize $2.54M in change orders for OC Streetcar construction (soils and utility conflicts)
• Approve $525,000 ADA and pavement project at Fullerton Park-and-Ride
• Approve $222,169 building repairs at Garden Grove Bus Base

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear an update on the 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 and consider audit findings on the Bridgestone/Firestone tire lease agreement, which found staffing and documentation shortfalls. The committee will also review investment compliance, grant reimbursements, and the 91 Express Lanes quarterly report, and take up follow-up questions from the FY 2021-22 budget workshop.

• Audit of Bridgestone/Firestone tire lease agreement (C-9-1354) found staffing and documentation non-compliance; four recommendations to be directed
• Investment audit for July-Dec 2020 recommends incorporating assertions from quarterly reports into monthly reports
• FY 2020-21 third quarter grant reimbursement status report (Jan-Mar 2021) to be received and filed
• Environmental Mitigation Program Endowment Fund investment report for March 31, 2021 to be received and filed
• 91 Express Lanes update for period ending March 31, 2021: ~3.6 million trips taken

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will hear a verbal overview of the proposed FY 2021-22 Metrolink budget and vote on consent calendar items, including a $160.8 million Local Transportation Fund claim for Orange County Transit District services. The board will also consider amendments to cooperative agreements with Anaheim and Laguna Beach for transit funding, and approve contract change orders for the I-405 Improvement Project.

• Approve $160,822,306 Local Transportation Fund claim for Orange County Transit District public and community transit services
• Authorize $3,504,231 amendment to Anaheim Transportation Network cooperative agreement for COVID-19 relief funding
• Authorize $430,821 amendment to City of Laguna Beach cooperative agreement for American Rescue Plan Act funding
• Approve five contract change orders totaling $2,934,317 for I-405 Improvement Project with OC 405 Partners
• Approve $20.2 million in Measure M2 Regional Capacity Program funds to nine projects

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider consent items including contract change orders for the I-405 Improvement Project totaling about $2.93 million, and approve $28.7 million in Measure M2 competitive grants for regional capacity and signal synchronization projects. Regular calendar items include a cooperative agreement with San Juan Capistrano for Ortega Highway widening, consultant selection for I-5 widening, and updates on regional planning and south county projects.

• Contract change orders for I-405 Improvement Project: $75,000 (environmental monitoring), $578,348 (lighting management), $867,349 (Bolsa Chica Road wall), $418,620 (traffic signals), $995,000 (right-of-way mitigation)
• Approve $20.2 million in Measure M2 Regional Capacity Program funds to nine projects
• Approve $8.5 million in Measure M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program funds to three projects
• Cooperative agreement with City of San Juan Capistrano for $5,250,000 for Ortega Highway widening plans (Calle Entradero to Reata Road)
• Select AECOM Technical Services for I-5 widening plans between I-405 and Yale Avenue

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider approving a $345,692 contract with ADS System Safety Consulting, LLC to review and update OCTA's Security Program. They will also approve the minutes from the April 5, 2021 meeting and receive a quarterly report on capital project delivery performance.

• Approve selection of ADS System Safety Consulting, LLC for security program review
• Authorize CEO to execute Agreement No. C-0-2729 for $345,692
• Approve minutes of April 5, 2021 Executive Committee meeting
• Receive Capital Programs Division Q3 FY 2020-21 performance metrics report

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the proposed FY 2021-22 Metrolink budget and hear a workshop preview of OCTA's own budget. The consent calendar includes approving $160.8 million in Local Transportation Fund claims for OCTA transit and Laguna Beach services, plus amendments to cooperative agreements with Anaheim and Laguna Beach for federal COVID-19 relief funds.

• Approve $160,822,306 in Local Transportation Fund claims for OCTA and Laguna Beach transit services
• Authorize $931,300 amendment to 91 Express Lanes cost-sharing agreement with Riverside County
• Approve $3,504,231 amendment for Anaheim Transportation Network COVID-19 relief funds
• Approve $430,821 amendment for Laguna Beach transit COVID-19 relief funds
• Receive third quarter internal audit and procurement status reports

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider adopting resolutions of necessity to begin eminent domain proceedings for three properties needed for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between I-405 and I-5. The board will also hold a public hearing on the June 2021 bus service changes and vote on the FY 2020-21 Comprehensive Business Plan. Several contracts and agreements are on the consent calendar, including a $2.98 million customer information center contract and a $1.68 million public outreach contract for the SR-55 project.

• Adopt Resolutions of Necessity for eminent domain on SR-55 Improvement Project (3 properties)
• Public hearing on June 2021 bus service change
• Approve $2,980,440 contract with Alta Resources Corp. for Customer Information Center
• Approve $1,684,990 contract with Costin Public Outreach Group for SR-55 outreach
• Approve $68,540 sole source purchase order for transmission dynamometer upgrade

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will consider several contracts and legislative positions. Key items include approving a $2.98 million agreement with Alta Resources Corp. to operate the Customer Information Center, selecting Costin Public Outreach Group for $1.68 million in outreach for the SR-55 project, and exercising a $465,634 option for OC Streetcar outreach. The committee will also hear updates on state and federal legislation, including a position on a road usage charge pilot program.

• Approve $2,980,440 contract with Alta Resources Corp. for Customer Information Center services (3-year term, two 2-year options)
• Select Costin Public Outreach Group for $1,684,990 public outreach for SR-55 Improvement Project (I-405 to I-5)
• Exercise option term for Katz & Associates OC Streetcar outreach, $465,634 (total contract $1,790,102)
• Adopt SUPPORT position on SB 339 (road usage charge pilot program)
• Receive federal legislative status report as information item

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the second quarter budget status report for fiscal year 2020-21 and consider approving the proposed Comprehensive Business Plan, which outlines financial viability over a 20-year horizon. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2021 meeting
• Fiscal Year 2020-21 Second Quarter Budget Status Report (information item)
• Fiscal Year 2020-21 Proposed Comprehensive Business Plan (approval item)

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will decide on several contracts and policy items, including a $1.08 million bus cleaning agreement, a $400,000 extension for financial advisory services, and a $399,887 traffic simulation model for I-405. They will also consider approving a new public member, selling surplus land, and adopting the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan. The meeting includes consent calendar items and a regular calendar with major policy decisions.

• Approve Tam Nguyen as Public Member on the Board
• Exercise option term for Sperry Capital financial advisory services, increasing contract by $400,000 to $1,065,000
• Award $1,076,726 contract to Gamboa Services for bus cleaning and pesticide application
• Approve $399,887 agreement with Fehr and Peers for I-405 TransModeler simulation model
• Adopt 2020 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will consider several contract awards, including a $1.08 million bus cleaning and pesticide services agreement and a $549,914 bus restructuring study. They will also vote on a $50,000 uniform supply contract extension and a $68,540 dynamometer upgrade. The committee will receive updates on the OC Streetcar project and OC Bus service.

• Agreement with Gamboa Services, Inc. (Corporate Image Maintenance) for $1,076,726 for detail bus cleaning and pesticide application services (3-year term, 2-year option)
• Agreement with Transportation Management and Design, Inc. for $549,914 to assist in restructuring the OC Bus fixed-route system
• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C-6-1442 with Becnel Uniforms for $50,000 to extend uniform supply services through June 30, 2022 (total contract value $871,852)
• Sole source Purchase Order A46961 with Power Test, Inc. for $68,540 to upgrade transmission dynamometer control panel
• Quarterly update on OC Streetcar project (January–March 2021)

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider approving consultant contracts for traffic simulation and construction management, updates to Measure M2 eligibility guidelines, and receive project updates. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments submitted by email.

• Approve Fehr and Peers for I-405 TransModeler simulation model, $399,887 (Agreement C-0-2558)
• Approve AECOM for SR-55 construction management support (Agreement C-0-2582)
• Approve revisions to Measure M2 Eligibility Guidelines
• Receive update on I-405 Improvement Project
• Discussion on state climate change policies affecting transportation

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider adopting the 2020 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan, which updates project delivery through fiscal year 2030 based on revised revenue forecasts and cost estimates. It will also discuss a proposed amendment to extend the Measure M2 maintenance of effort flexibility through fiscal year 2021-22. The agenda includes consent items for minutes approval and informational reports on cybersecurity and the CEO.

• Adopt 2020 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan
• Direct staff to amend Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3 to extend maintenance of effort flexibility through FY 2021-22
• Set May 24, 2021 public hearing for ordinance amendment
• Approve minutes of March 29 and March 1, 2021 meetings
• Annual cyber security update presentation

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes and select one candidate from a shortlist of three to advance to the Board of Directors for the vacant Public Member seat. The agenda includes standard reports from the CEO and committee members but contains no other substantive business items. The meeting is held via teleconference with public comments accepted by email.

• Selection of one candidate from shortlist (Meredith Chillemi, Tam Nguyen, Roy Shahbazian) for the vacant Public Member seat
• Approval of minutes from the Special Executive Committee meeting of March 15, 2021

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider adopting resolutions of necessity to begin eminent domain proceedings for property needed for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between I-405 and I-5. The board will also vote on several consent calendar items, including a $13.48 million construction contract for the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvement Project and a $1.68 million public outreach contract for the SR-55 project. Additionally, the board will consider approving financing documents for a $628.9 million federal loan interest rate reset and supplemental contingency funding for the OC Streetcar project.

• Adopt Resolutions of Necessity for eminent domain for SR-55 Improvement Project
• Award $13,480,000 construction contract to Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. for Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station
• Approve $1,684,990 public outreach contract with Costin Public Outreach Group for SR-55 project
• Approve financing documents for $628.9 million TIFIA loan interest rate reset for I-405 project
• Authorize $7.32 million in Measure M2 and $8.29 million in federal funds for OC Streetcar contingency

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee is holding a special meeting to interview three short-listed candidates for the vacant Public Member seat on the Board of Directors. The committee will recommend one candidate to advance to the Board for approval at the April 12, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes no other substantive items, only routine reports and adjournment.

• Interviews for Public Member seat candidates: Meredith Chillemi, Tam Nguyen, Roy Shahbazian
• Recommend one candidate to Board of Directors for approval at April 12, 2021 meeting
• No Special Calendar, Consent Calendar, or Closed Session items

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee is scheduled to approve a construction agreement for the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvement Project and authorize additional funding for the OC Streetcar project. The meeting also includes the approval of an amendment to the construction management contract for the OC Streetcar and a review of bus performance metrics. Public participation is limited to email or audio streaming due to pandemic-related executive orders.

• Approval of Agreement No. C-0-2193 with Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. for $13,480,000 for the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvement Project
• Authorization of up to $4,300,000 in federal funds to fully fund the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station construction
• Authorization of up to $7.32 million in Measure M2 funds and $8.29 million in federal funds to supplement OC Streetcar contingency
• Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. C-6-0926 with PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. for $6,829,862, extending the term through November 30, 2021
• Receipt of the Bus Operations Performance Measurements Report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020-21

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving Local Transportation Fund claims totaling $160.8 million for transit services and authorizing documents for an interest rate reset of a $628.9 million federal loan for the I-405 Improvement Project. The agenda also includes an investment management presentation and routine consent items.

• Local Transportation Fund claims: $152,727,401 for public transportation and $8,094,904 for community transit services
• Approval of financing documents for TIFIA loan interest rate reset up to $628.9 million for I-405 Improvement Project
• Investment management presentation by PFM Asset Management
• Approval of February 24, 2021 meeting minutes

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The committee will hold elections for a new Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also receive status reports on 91 Express Lanes and review audited financial statements for the 2019-20 fiscal year.

• Election of New State Route 91 Advisory Chair
• Election of New State Route 91 Advisory Committee Vice Chair
• Review of 91 Express Lanes Status Reports (September 2020–January 2021)
• Receipt of FY 2019-20 OCTA 91 Express Lanes Fund audited financial statements
• Update on coronavirus impacts to 91 Express Lanes operations, traffic, and revenues

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider approving several contracts, including freeway service patrol services totaling over $30 million, a call box maintenance agreement, and consultant services for mobility hubs and environmental mitigation. The committee will also discuss an update on the Interstate 5 widening project between State Route 73 and El Toro Road.

• Freeway service patrol contracts: Veterans Towing ($3,984,992), California Coach Orange ($16,170,275), California Roadside Service ($4,868,234), Beach Town Towing ($5,431,156)
• Call box maintenance agreement with CASE Emergency Systems ($2,432,315)
• Cooperative agreement with Southern California Regional Rail Authority for SR-55 improvement project ($542,850)
• Cooperative agreement with Caltrans for SR-57 northbound improvement project ($450,000)
• Consultant selection for Orange County Mobility Hubs Strategy (Steer Davies & Gleave, $297,371)

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will consider a quarterly progress report on Measure M2 projects and programs, and review applications for a vacant Public Member position on the Board of Directors. The committee will also receive a sales tax update and hear reports from the CEO and members. Public comments are accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Measure M2 quarterly progress report for October-December 2020
• Review of public member applications for Board of Directors vacancy
• Sales tax update for current fiscal year
• Approval of February 1, 2021 meeting minutes

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider consent calendar items including contracts for public outreach, insurance, mobile ticketing warranty, renewable natural gas, bus service adjustments, and an enterprise asset management system. They will also discuss a June 2021 bus service change requiring public outreach and a hearing, and hold closed sessions on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Approve $5,061,529 agreement with 21Tech LLC for enterprise asset management system (Item 13)
• Approve $9,500,000 amendment with Element Markets for renewable natural gas (Item 11)
• Approve $3,149,737 increase for First Transit bus service pandemic costs (Item 12)
• Approve $460,332 insurance renewal for 91 Express Lanes (Item 9)
• Direct staff to implement public outreach for June 2021 bus service change (Item 14)

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will review the 2021 meeting calendar and committee roles. The committee will also receive updates on state and federal legislative developments and consider a contract for public outreach services.

• Approval of a $275,000 agreement with Arellano Associates, LLC for public outreach consulting services
• Review of the 2021 Legislative and Communications Committee meeting calendar
• Discussion regarding committee roles and responsibilities
• Update on state legislative items in Sacramento
• Report on federal legislative status and potential economic stimulus funding

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee is meeting to approve several contracts and administrative items. Key actions include a $5.06 million enterprise asset management system agreement with 21Tech LLC, a $136,608 warranty extension for mobile ticketing validators, and a $3.15 million increase in COVID-19 pass-through funds for First Transit. The committee will also set its 2021 meeting schedule and discuss the June 2021 bus service change.

• Approve $5,061,529 agreement with 21Tech LLC for enterprise asset management system (7-year term, two 2-year options)
• Authorize Amendment No. 4 to Agreement C-6-0942 with Init Innovations for $136,608 warranty extension on mobile ticketing validators
• Approve Amendment No. 12 to First Transit agreement, adding $3,149,737 in COVID-19 pass-through funds (total not to exceed $4,969,679)
• Direct staff to conduct public outreach for June 2021 Bus Service Change
• Approve 2021 Transit Committee meeting calendar and roles/responsibilities

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider routine administrative items including the 2021 meeting calendar, committee roles, audit responsibilities, and consent calendar items. Notable actions include approving a $460,332 insurance renewal for the 91 Express Lanes and a $9.5 million amendment for renewable natural gas services. The committee will also receive an update on 91 Express Lanes operations for the quarter ending December 31, 2020.

• Approve 2021 meeting calendar and roles/responsibilities
• Approve Local Transportation Fund FY 2021-22 apportionment estimates
• Authorize $460,332 purchase order to Marsh USA for 91 Express Lanes property, flood, and earthquake insurance
• Receive 91 Express Lanes quarterly update (3.5 million trips)
• Authorize $9.5 million amendment to renewable natural gas agreement with Element Markets

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider adopting resolutions of necessity to acquire property via eminent domain for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between I-405 and I-5. The board will also vote on a $14.9 million contract amendment for highway program management consulting, a budget amendment, and several funding authorizations for capital projects.

• Adopt Resolutions of Necessity for SR-55 Improvement Project (eminent domain)
• Authorize $14.9 million amendment to Mott MacDonald agreement (total $39,680,661)
• Approve FY 2020-21 budget amendment increasing revenue/expense by ~$4.7 million
• Authorize $10.579M Measure M2 funds for I-5 improvements (I-405 to Yale Ave)
• Approve $400,000 contract with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering for modeling support

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will meet to approve its 2021 meeting schedule and its roles and responsibilities. It will also discuss recruitment for a public member vacancy on the Board of Directors and receive a quarterly capital project performance report. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major funding or policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approve 2021 Executive Committee meeting calendar
• Approve 2021 Executive Committee roles and responsibilities
• Direct CEO to follow past process for public member vacancy recruitment
• Receive Capital Programs Division Q2 FY 2020-21 performance metrics report
• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider approving a $14.9 million two-year extension of a program management consultant contract with Mott MacDonald for highway programs, and will vote on funding allocations for several highway and transit projects. The committee will also review its 2021 meeting schedule and roles, and receive an update on the South Orange County Multimodal Transportation Study.

• Amendment No. 11 to Agreement C-5-3767 with Mott MacDonald, LLC, $14.9M, extending term to August 23, 2023
• Authorize $10.579M in Measure M2 funds for I-5 improvements (I-405 to Yale Avenue, Segment 1)
• Authorize $3.240M in Highway Infrastructure Program funds for SR-57 Improvement Project (Orangewood to Katella)
• Authorize $4.766M in federal funds for transit projects (rideshare/vanpool, Mobility Hub Strategy)
• Award $400,000 on-call support staffing agreement to W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc.

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee is meeting to discuss legislative updates and consider an amendment to its bus advertising agreement with Outfront Media Group. The amendment would eliminate the minimum annual guarantee and switch to a 70% revenue-sharing arrangement through December 2021 due to pandemic-related revenue declines. The committee will also receive state and federal legislative status reports.

• Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. C-5-3076 with Outfront Media Group, LLC to eliminate minimum annual guarantee and adopt 70% revenue-sharing through December 2021
• State Legislative Status Report including COVID-19 vaccine distribution advocacy and Governor's proposed FY 2021-2022 budget
• Federal Legislative Status Report on appropriations, stimulus legislation, and Transportation Secretary nomination
• Conference call with State Legislative Advocate Moira Topp
• Approval of November 19, 2020 meeting minutes

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several transit-related items. Key actions include approving revisions to the Measure M2 Community-Based Transit Circulators (Project V) program due to COVID-19 impacts, awarding a contract for electric vehicle charging stations, and approving change orders for the OC Streetcar project. The committee will also receive updates on the OC Streetcar and bus service.

• Approve Project V program revisions and ridership report for Q4 FY 2019-20 and Q1 FY 2020-21
• Award $484,331 agreement to ChargePoint, Inc. for up to 72 EV charging stations (Agreement No. C-0-2692)
• Approve $644,296 sole source purchase order to S&A Systems, Inc. for fluid management system (PO No. C-0-2615)
• Authorize three OC Streetcar contract change orders totaling $2,949,498 with Walsh Construction
• Receive February 2021 bus service change update

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will receive and file the fiscal year 2019-20 annual financial statement audits, Single Audit, and agreed-upon procedures reports, along with the second quarter update to the internal audit plan and the November 2020 investment and debt report. The committee will also consider approving an extension of coronavirus-related Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family Medical Leave for eligible employees through March 31, 2021. A first quarter budget status report for fiscal year 2020-21 will be presented as an information item.

• Receive and file FY 2019-20 annual financial statement audits, Single Audit, and agreed-upon procedures reports
• Approve extension of Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family Medical Leave for coronavirus-related absences through March 31, 2021
• Receive and file second quarter update to FY 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan
• Receive and file November 2020 Investment and Debt Programs Report
• Receive and file FY 2020-21 First Quarter Budget Status Report

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, administer oaths to new and returning members, and consider consent calendar items including a $255.32 million cooperative agreement with Caltrans for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between I-405 and I-5, acceptance of $140 million in SB 1 grants, and a $2.5 million change order for archaeological work on the I-405 project. The board will also vote on amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways and receive updates on coronavirus response and Measure M2 programs.

• Approve Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-2726 with Caltrans for $255,320,000 for SR-55 Improvement Project (I-405 to I-5)
• Adopt resolutions accepting $115M Trade Corridor Enhancement and $25M Local Partnership Program grants for SR-55
• Authorize supplemental change order No. 57.2 for $2,500,000 for archaeological treatment on I-405 Improvement Project
• Approve amendments to Master Plan of Arterial Highways reclassifying roads in County of Orange and San Clemente
• Release RFP 0-2702 for bus cleaning and pesticide application services

Executive Committee

The January 4, 2021 meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, roll call, reports) and no substantive business items.

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider a $255.3 million cooperative agreement with Caltrans for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between I-405 and I-5, along with a $2.5 million change order for archaeological work on the I-405 project. They will also review amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, grant program updates, and accept SB 1 grant awards for SR-55. The meeting includes consent calendar items and informational updates.

• Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-2726 with Caltrans for $255,320,000 for SR-55 Improvement Project (I-405 to I-5)
• Supplemental Change Order No. 57.2 for $2,500,000 for archaeological treatment on I-405 Improvement Project (SR-73 to I-605)
• Amendments to Master Plan of Arterial Highways: reclassify roads in County of Orange and City of San Clemente, delete Cristianitos Road, add Los Patrones Parkway extension
• Accept SB 1 grants: $115 million Trade Corridor Enhancement and $25 million Local Partnership Program for SR-55
• Approve delays for Costa Mesa Adams Avenue/Pinecreek Drive Intersection and OC Loop Carbon Canyon Bikeway projects