Orange County Transportation Authority public meetings in 2022

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for January 19, 2023.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: January 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will vote on funding allocations for highway, transit, and complete streets projects, approve contracts for security, IT, and construction, and receive updates on rail stabilization and audits. The meeting also includes closed session on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Authorize $128.8M for five highway projects and $173.14M for five transit programs
• Approve $55M for future Complete Streets call for projects
• Select Alta Planning + Design for Garden Grove to Santa Ana Rails to Trails ($260,000 contract)
• Approve $393,639 for Palo Alto firewall renewal subscriptions
• Authorize $30.6M early payment to retirement system for 5.8% discount

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider approving a $260,000 contract for installing battery-electric bus chargers at the Garden Grove Bus Base, plus an amendment for testing services. The committee will also receive updates on the zero-emission bus pilot, the February 2023 bus service change, and OC Bus/OC ACCESS services. Several consent items, including meeting minutes, are on the agenda.

• Agreement No. C-2-2853 with Elegant Construction Inc. for $260,000 to install battery-electric bus chargers at Garden Grove Bus Base
• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. C-9-1356 with Ninyo & Moore for $331,420, extending on-call materials testing services through December 2024
• February 2023 bus service change implementing initial phase of Making Better Connections Study
• Zero-emission bus pilot update (hydrogen fuel-cell and battery-electric buses)
• OC Bus and OC ACCESS services update

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will consider approving the proposed 2023 Board of Directors meetings calendar, a $27,086 amendment to an emergency security services agreement with SecurSolution, Inc., and a quarterly Measure M2 progress report. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Approve proposed 2023 Board of Directors meetings calendar
• Authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C-2-2226 with SecurSolution, Inc. for $27,086, increasing total contract value to $167,086
• Receive and file Measure M2 Quarterly Progress Report for July-September 2022
• Approve minutes of November 7, 2022 Executive Committee meeting
• Public comments and reports from CEO and committee members

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider consent items including an internal audit report on right-of-way services, a $30.6 million early payment to the retirement system, and a $393,639 firewall renewal contract. They will also receive the audited FY 2021-22 financial statements and discuss a loan disbursement for the I-405 project.

• Internal Audit Report No. 22-511 on right-of-way and appraisal services with two recommendations
• Authorize early payment of approximately $30.6 million to OCERS for FY 2023-24 contributions
• Purchase Order No. A52259 with Technologent for $393,639 for Palo Alto firewall renewals
• Receive FY 2021-22 audited financial statements and auditor's report with two internal control findings
• Discussion on Accelerated Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan disbursement for I-405

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will hear an update on emergency stabilization of a landslide-threatened railroad track near Milepost 206.8 on the Orange Subdivision and consider reaffirming Resolution No. 2022-075 authorizing necessary actions. The board will also approve consent items including minutes, the 91 Express Lanes quarterly update, conflict of interest filings, legislative platforms, and evaluations of state and federal advocates. Additionally, they will recognize outgoing board members and employees of the month, and receive results of employment and travel follow-up surveys.

• Reaffirm Resolution No. 2022-075 for emergency railroad track stabilization near Milepost 206.8
• 91 Express Lanes update: ~5 million trips in last quarter ending Sept 30, 2022
• Adopt revised 2023-24 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Approve list of designated positions for Conflict of Interest Code and Form 700 filings
• Present Resolutions of Appreciation to outgoing board members and employees of the month

Legislative Committee

The November 17, 2022 meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on December 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider reaffirming an emergency resolution for stabilizing a landslide-threatened railroad track near Milepost 206.8 on the Orange Subdivision, and will vote on consent calendar items including a $1.665 million Freeway Service Patrol contract amendment for the 91 Express Lanes and a $552,000 HVAC replacement at the Anaheim Bus Base. The board will also receive and file routine reports on audits, budgets, and grants.

• Reaffirm Resolution No. 2022-075 for emergency railroad track stabilization at Milepost 206.8
• Authorize Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. C-7-2155 with California Coach Orange, Inc. for $1,665,000 for Freeway Service Patrol on 91 Express Lanes
• Approve release of RFP 2-2886 for security officer services (2-year initial term plus 1-year option)
• Authorize Agreement No. C-2-2283 with NKS Mechanical Contracting, Inc. for $552,000 for HVAC replacement at Anaheim Bus Base
• Approve $3,120,217 in Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program grants for water quality projects

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider approving a $552,000 contract for replacing the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit at the Anaheim Bus Base operations building. The committee will also receive a report on bus and paratransit performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 and hear an update on OC Bus and OC ACCESS services. The agenda includes consent items and discussion items, with no regular calendar or closed session matters.

• Agreement No. C-2-2283 with NKS Mechanical Contracting, Inc. for $552,000 for HVAC replacement at Anaheim Bus Base
• Bus Operations Performance Measurements Report for Q4 FY 2021-22
• OC Bus and OC ACCESS Services Update
• Approval of October 13, 2022 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider adopting the 2022 update to the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan, which outlines freeway, roadway, transit, and environmental projects through fiscal year 2032. The update incorporates revised sales tax revenue forecasts, external funding assumptions, and project cost estimates. The committee will also receive a quarterly report on capital project delivery performance for July–September 2022 and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopt the 2022 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan
• Direct staff to work with Metrolink on a financially sustainable service plan
• Receive and file First Quarter FY 2022-23 Capital Action Plan Performance Metrics
• Approve minutes of October 3, 2022 Executive Committee meeting

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider approving $3,120,217 in Measure M2 funding for 13 water quality improvement projects, and will receive updates on regional planning, the I-405 project, and traffic signal synchronization. The committee will also vote on eligibility for all 35 Orange County jurisdictions to continue receiving Measure M2 funds.

• Approve $3,120,217 in Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funding for 13 projects
• Approve all 35 Orange County local jurisdictions as eligible for Measure M2 net revenues
• Authorize $400,000 contract extension with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering for modeling support
• Direct staff to finalize South Orange County Multimodal Transportation Study
• Receive update on Interstate 405 Improvement Project

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear an investment management presentation and consider several consent calendar items, including approving minutes, receiving audit and procurement updates, and authorizing a $1.665 million amendment to a Freeway Service Patrol agreement for the 91 Express Lanes. The meeting is largely routine, with no regular calendar items scheduled.

• Amendment No. 5 to Agreement C-7-2155 with California Coach Orange, Inc. for $1,665,000, increasing total contract value to $15,450,532 for Freeway Service Patrol on 91 Express Lanes through Dec. 1, 2023
• First quarter update on Fiscal Year 2022-23 Internal Audit Plan
• First quarter Fiscal Year 2022-23 Procurement Status Report
• Investment and Debt Programs Report for September 2022
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fourth Quarter Budget Status Report

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider reaffirming an emergency resolution for railroad track stabilization near Milepost 206.8 on the Orange Subdivision, where a hillside failure is pushing tracks toward the ocean. The board will also review consent calendar items including contract amendments, grant acceptances, and routine reports, as well as receive updates on the OC Streetcar project and approve change orders for its construction.

• Reaffirm Resolution No. 2022-075 for emergency railroad track stabilization near Milepost 206.8
• Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C-1-3955 with C.J. Segerstrom & Sons for $550,000 (total $15,973,000) for 405 Express Lanes customer service center tenant improvements
• Sole source purchase order C22717 with Xerox for $327,000 for a color production press
• Accept $2,507,895 FTA Low or No Emission grant for zero-emission paratransit bus pilot and $36,635 DHS Transit Security grant
• Authorize filing of SB 1 State of Good Repair claims ($6,633,221) and State Transit Assistance Fund claims ($52,555,173)

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will discuss and potentially approve revisions to its 2023-24 State and Federal Legislative Platforms, which guide its advocacy in Sacramento and Washington. The committee will also consider two contract actions: exercising an option for rideshare and vanpool marketing services and selecting a firm for diversity outreach consulting. A state legislative update and a status report on legislative issues are also on the agenda.

• Draft 2023-24 State and Federal Legislative Platforms for review
• Amendment No. 4 to Agreement C-0-2206 with Brown Marketing Strategies, Inc. for $105,000 (total contract value $675,000) for rideshare/vanpool marketing
• Agreement C-2-2655 with Modern Times, Inc. for $349,862 for diversity outreach consultant services
• State and Federal Legislative Status Report (information item)

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will review consent items including minutes, a Metrolink performance report, a hydrogen station agreement amendment, and grant awards. The regular calendar includes an update on the OC Streetcar project, contract change orders for its construction, and the final service plan from the Making Better Connections study. Public comments and reports from the CEO and committee members are also scheduled.

• Amendment to agreement for hydrogen station operation, maintenance, and fuel delivery
• Acceptance of grant awards from Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant Program and Department of Homeland Security Transit Security Grant Program
• OC Streetcar Project quarterly update and contract change orders
• Making Better Connections Study final service plan

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider consent calendar items including an amendment to the Interstate 405 Customer Service and Operations Center lease, adding $550,000 for tenant improvements. They will also review an internal audit of investments and authorize claims for state transportation funding. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C-1-3955 with C.J. Segerstrom & Sons for $550,000, increasing total contract value to $15,973,000
• SB 1 State of Good Repair claims for $6,633,221 for bus system upgrades
• State Transit Assistance Fund claims for $52,555,173
• Sole source purchase of Xerox Iridesse 120 Color Production Press for $327,000
• Cyber-privacy security insurance policy renewal not to exceed $550,000

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider consent items including a $5.37 million contract amendment for I-405 project management, a $12.34 million cooperative agreement for I-5 planting, and conditional approval of Anaheim arterial road changes. They will also discuss the Long-Range Transportation Plan and receive reports on Measure M2 milestones and market conditions.

• Amendment No. 34 to Agreement C-2-1513 with Parsons Transportation Group for $5,367,969, extending I-405 project services to June 30, 2024, total contract $138,170,682
• Cooperative Agreement C-2-2807 with Caltrans for $12,335,000 for I-5 replacement planting between SR-73 and El Toro Road, with $0.79M in STBG funds
• Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement C-5-3617 with Orange County Flood Control District for $500,000, increasing total to $2,000,000 for I-405 support
• Conditional approval of Anaheim Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments: remove Douglass Road and Cerritos Avenue segments, add River Road as primary arterial
• Release of RFP 2-2796 for SR-91 public outreach consultant services, with up to $1.9 million in 91 Express Lanes funds

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

This meeting of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee, scheduled for October 7, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting for the 2023 calendar year has not yet been determined. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will meet to consider adopting the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, receive updates on the Measure M2 program milestone and market conditions, and preview an upcoming workshop on the Long-Range Transportation Plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comments.

• Adopt Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (item 3)
• Measure M2 Streets and Roads program surpassed $1 billion in funding allocations (item 4)
• Market Conditions Key Indicators Analysis and Forecast for Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan (item 5)
• Preview of Board workshop on Directions 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan (item 6)
• Approve minutes of September 2, 2022 meeting (item 1)

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will vote on several consent items, including amendments to contracts for the I-405 Improvement Project and a new cooperative agreement for I-5 replacement planting. They will also consider Anaheim's request to amend the Master Plan of Arterial Highways and preview an upcoming workshop on the Long-Range Transportation Plan.

• Amendment No. 34 to Agreement C-2-1513 with Parsons Transportation Group for $5,367,969, extending I-405 program management through June 30, 2024, raising total to $138,170,682
• Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement C-5-3617 with Orange County Flood Control District for $500,000, increasing total to $2,000,000 for I-405 support services
• New Cooperative Agreement C-2-2807 with Caltrans for $12,335,000 for I-5 Replacement Planting Project between State Route 73 and El Toro Road, plus $0.79 million in STBG funds for design
• Conditional approval of Anaheim's Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendments: remove Douglass Road and Cerritos Avenue segments, add River Road as primary arterial from Katella to Ball Road
• Discussion of upcoming Board workshop on Directions 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan and Short-Term Action Plan

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-075, which would authorize the CEO to take all necessary actions to address an emergency need for railroad track stabilization near Mile Post 206.8 on the Orange Subdivision. The agenda also includes a closed session on potential litigation, public comments, and reports from the CEO and directors. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2022-075 to authorize emergency railroad track stabilization near Mile Post 206.8
• Closed session on potential litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d))
• Public comments and CEO's report
• Directors' reports

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for September 28, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 12, 2022, at the same time and location.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 12, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $5.7 million cooperative agreement with the Anaheim Transportation Network for transit services, a $3.67 million janitorial services contract, and several other contracts and reports. The board will also receive updates on state and federal legislation, diversity outreach, and the Measure M2 sales tax forecast.

• Cooperative Agreement No. C-2-2777 with Anaheim Transportation Network, $5,713,000, five-year term
• Janitorial services contract with Gamboa Services, Inc. (Corporate Image Maintenance), $3,670,328, three-year initial term
• Amendment No. 1 to Carpe Datum agreement, $158,380, for system manager and business analyst support
• Release of RFP 2-2746 for IT contracted technical staffing, five-year term
• Express Lanes marketing services agreement with Webb and Duffy, Inc. (Truth and Advertising), $300,000

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will consider approving a $300,000 contract with Webb and Duffy, Inc. (doing business as Truth and Advertising) for Express Lanes marketing services, and will receive updates on state and federal legislative matters, including the Inflation Reduction Act, and on diversity outreach efforts. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a conference call with the state legislative advocate.

• Approve selection of Webb and Duffy, Inc. for Express Lanes marketing services, with a $300,000 contract (Agreement No. C-2-2392) for a two-year initial term plus two two-year options
• Receive and file State Legislative Status Report covering end-of-session actions
• Receive and file Federal Legislative Status Report including Inflation Reduction Act transportation provisions and FY2023 appropriations
• Receive and file annual update on Diversity Outreach and Inclusion Efforts
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2022 meeting

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear an update on Metrolink's FY 2022-23 budget and consider several consent items, including a new $5.7 million cooperative agreement with the Anaheim Transportation Network for transit services, an internal audit report, and a contract amendment. The committee will also receive the 2022 Measure M2 sales tax forecast as an information item.

• Cooperative Agreement No. C-2-2777 with Anaheim Transportation Network, $5,713,000 for five years
• Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C-1-3495 with Carpe Datum, $158,380, increasing total to $397,340
• Internal Audit Report No. 22-512 on non-revenue vehicle purchases
• Metrolink FY 2022-23 budget update
• 2022 Measure M2 sales tax forecast

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider reimbursing the City of Santa Ana up to $679,748 for parking revenue losses and additional security costs related to OC Streetcar construction. The board will also vote on several consent items, including a $600,000 workers' compensation insurance renewal, a $385,319 software license amendment, and the October 2022 bus service change. A closed session is scheduled to discuss negotiations with Teamsters Local 952.

• Reimburse City of Santa Ana up to $679,748 for parking losses and security costs (Feb–Dec 2022)
• Authorize $600,000 purchase order for excess workers' compensation insurance renewal
• Approve Amendment No. 4 to Trapeze Software agreement for $385,319 in DriverMate licenses
• Approve October 2022 bus service change, including new limited stop service on Main Street
• Approve 2023 Active Transportation Program project prioritization point assignments

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will consider approving a $3.67 million janitorial services contract, a $385,319 software license amendment, and the October 2022 bus service change. They will also receive information on an environmental impact report analysis for the Metrolink maintenance facility and the 2022 Transit Asset Management Plan. The meeting includes consent items and an update on OC Bus and OC ACCESS services.

• Approve $3,670,328 janitorial services contract with Gamboa Services, Inc. (Corporate Image Maintenance) for five bases, one park-and-ride, and five transit centers
• Authorize $385,319 amendment for Trapeze DriverMate software licenses, raising contract total to $735,169
• Approve October 2022 bus service change adding limited stop service on Main Street and seasonal adjustments
• Receive analysis on Environmental Impact Report costs for Metrolink Orange County Maintenance Facility
• Receive 2022 Transit Asset Management Plan status report

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider approving up to $679,748 to reimburse the City of Santa Ana for actual parking revenue losses and security costs incurred from February to December 2022 due to OC Streetcar construction. The committee will also receive the Measure M2 quarterly progress report and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no special calendar or closed session items.

• Reimbursement up to $679,748 to City of Santa Ana for parking revenue losses and security costs (Feb–Dec 2022)
• Measure M2 Quarterly Progress Report for April–June 2022 (information item)
• Approval of August 1, 2022 Executive Committee minutes

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The September 2, 2022 meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority's Regional Planning and Highways Committee has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 3, 2022

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider consent items including approving minutes, an internal audit recommendation, investment reports, and authorizing a $600,000 purchase order for excess workers' compensation insurance. They will also receive an update on 91 Express Lanes operations for the quarter ending June 30, 2022. The meeting is largely routine, with no closed session items.

• Authorize CEO to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No. A51659, not to exceed $600,000, to Marsh Risk and Insurance Services, Inc. for excess workers' compensation insurance (Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 1, 2023)
• Receive and file Internal Audit Report No. 22-510 on Public Record Act requests, with one recommendation to update procedures and website
• Receive and file Investment and Debt Programs Report for July 2022
• Receive and file Environmental Mitigation Program Endowment Fund Investment Report for June 30, 2022
• Receive and file 91 Express Lanes Update for period ending June 30, 2022 (approx. 5.1 million trips)

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will discuss the CEO's annual performance and compensation, receive an update on headquarters real estate, and consider several funding and contract approvals. The agenda includes consent items for grant reports, SB 1 funding, and a radio system upgrade, plus a closed session for litigation and property negotiations.

• Approve $6.585M in SB 1 funds for Transit Security and Operations Center, bus engine repower, and HVAC replacement
• Authorize $2.27M sole source agreement with L3Harris for radio computing infrastructure update
• Approve $70,000 amendment to Anaheim Canyon Metrolink station cooperative agreement
• Adopt updated Real Property Policies and Procedures Manual
• Closed session: CEO performance evaluation, litigation, and negotiations on five properties

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee meeting scheduled for August 18, 2022, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: September 15, 2022, 9:00 a.m.

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider several funding and contract items, including a $2.27 million sole-source agreement with L3Harris for a radio system update, approval of the federal fiscal year 2022 program of projects, and SB 1 State of Good Repair funding recommendations. The committee will also receive an update on OC Bus and OC ACCESS services. The agenda includes consent items and public comment periods.

• Amendment to Anaheim Canyon Metrolink station agreement, adding $70,000, total $343,000
• Federal Transit Administration program of projects for FY 2021-22, including $3.661M in CMAQ funds
• SB 1 State of Good Repair funding: $6.585M for security center, bus engines, HVAC
• Sole source agreement with L3Harris for $2,270,723 radio infrastructure update
• OC Bus and OC ACCESS services update

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider authorizing the CEO to negotiate and execute amendments to multiple health insurance agreements for 2023, covering medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and leave administration for employees. The committee will also vote on adopting an updated Real Property Policies and Procedures Manual, and receive a quarterly grant reimbursement status report.

• Authorize CEO to negotiate amendments to Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Blue Cross, Delta Dental, Vision Service Plan, and VOYA insurance agreements for 2023
• Adopt Resolution No. 2022-052 approving the August 2022 Real Property Policies and Procedures Manual
• Receive and file FY 2021-22 fourth quarter grant reimbursement status report
• Approve minutes of July 27, 2022 meeting

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is meeting to decide on several transportation contracts and funding actions, including a $274,238 agreement for 91 Express Lanes channelizers, a cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-5 right-of-way services, and amendments for I-5 and SR-55 project design work. The board will also consider a temporary policy change to address inflation for prior Measure M2 program allocations and approve the 2023 call for projects for the Regional Capacity and Traffic Signal Synchronization programs. Several items are routine information reports, including audit updates, procurement status, and investment reports.

• Agreement No. C-2-2650 with Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. for $274,238 for 91 Express Lanes channelizers
• Cooperative Agreement No. C-2-2592 with Caltrans for I-5 Improvement Project right-of-way services between I-405 and Yale Avenue
• Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C-0-2371 with TranSystems Corp. for $984,228 for I-5 design services between Yale Avenue and SR-55
• Contract Change Order No. 133 to Agreement No. C-5-3843 with OC 405 Partners for $509,431 for landscaping on I-405 in Westminster
• Agreement No. C-2-2154 with Golden Gate Steel, Inc. for $2,046,700 for partial demolition/reconstruction for SR-55 Improvement Project

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will approve the minutes from its June 6, 2022 meeting. The primary substantive item is a quarterly progress report on capital project delivery for April through June 2022, which staff recommends receiving and filing as an information item. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as public comments and the CEO's report, followed by a closed session to evaluate the CEO's performance and compensation.

• Approval of Executive Committee minutes from June 6, 2022
• Review of Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Action Plan Performance Metrics (April-June 2022)
• Closed session to evaluate performance of Chief Executive Officer Darrell E. Johnson
• Closed session to discuss compensation for Chief Executive Officer Darrell E. Johnson

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider several consent calendar items, including cooperative agreements and contract amendments for freeway improvement projects, a contract for demolition services, and the release of the 2023 Measure M2 call for projects. They will also receive an update on the I-405 project and discuss a temporary policy change to address inflation for previously approved projects. The meeting includes a presentation from Caltrans on the I-5 Managed Lanes Project.

• Authorize $4,813,000 in federal funds and $350,000 in Measure M2 funds for I-5/El Toro Road Interchange environmental work
• Authorize $984,228 amendment to TranSystems for I-5 design between Yale Ave and SR-55
• Authorize $509,431 change order for I-405 landscaping in Westminster
• Authorize $2,046,700 contract to Golden Gate Construction for SR-55 demolition
• Approve 2023 Measure M2 call for projects and inflation adjustments

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a UCLA Anderson Forecast update on the 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2, receive an internal audit report on OC Streetcar design and construction management, and consider several contracts including channelizers for the 91 Express Lanes and furniture for the I-405 Customer Service and Operations Center. Consent calendar items include routine approvals and reports.

• UCLA Anderson Forecast presentation on taxable sales forecast for Measure M2
• Internal Audit Report No. 22-505 on OC Streetcar design and construction management with 5 recommendations
• Agreement No. C-2-2650 with Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. for $274,238 for 91 Express Lanes channelizers
• Amendment No. 2 to Purchase Order C-9-1652 with Western Office Interiors for $500,000 (total $1,490,000) for I-405 furniture
• Fourth quarter FY 2021-22 procurement status report and investment/debt reports

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is reviewing a public hearing on the Making Better Connections bus service plan and approving multiple contract amendments. Key decisions include extending the OC Streetcar design agreement by $3 million and renewing federal legislative advocacy services for $480,000. The board also approves a $350,000 contract for bus mural services and initiates a request for proposals for a new bike trail study.

• Public hearing on the Making Better Connections Study Draft Service Plan for OC Bus routes
• Amendment to HNTB Corporation agreement for OC Streetcar design support: $3,000,000 (total value $29,083,841)
• Amendment to Potomac Partners DC agreement for federal legislative advocacy: $480,000 (total value $1,440,000)
• Agreement with JG Images, Inc. for bus mural application services: $350,000
• Release of Request for Proposals for preliminary engineering for Garden Grove to Santa Ana Rails to Trails

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will consider several contract amendments and new agreements, including extending state and federal lobbying contracts, adding public outreach for the I-5 project, and selecting firms for marketing and bus mural services. It will also receive updates on state and federal legislative matters.

• Exercise first option term of Topp Strategies state advocacy contract, $420,000, total $840,000
• Exercise second option term of Potomac Partners DC federal advocacy contract, $480,000, total $1,440,000
• Amend TRC Solutions public outreach contract for I-5 Improvement Project (SR-73 to El Toro Road), $550,000, total $1,321,410
• Select Klein and Klein, Inc. for public information marketing program services, $381,000
• Select JG Images, Inc. for bus mural application services, $350,000; select Katz & Associates for OC Streetcar safety awareness program, $700,000

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee is meeting to consider several items, including amendments to agreements for the Placentia Metrolink station and the Making Better Connection Study, and a series of contract change orders for the OC Streetcar project totaling over $8.3 million. The committee will also receive updates on the OC Streetcar project, Measure M2 circulators ridership, and OC Bus and OC ACCESS services. Public comments are invited.

• Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement C-6-1117 with City of Placentia for Metrolink station design/construction, extending term to May 31, 2027
• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C-0-2739 with Transportation Management and Design, Inc. for $176,775, increasing total to $746,622 for Making Better Connection Study Phase 3
• Six OC Streetcar contract change orders with Walsh Construction totaling $8,307,220 (e.g., $3.5M for modified track slab, $2.1M for schedule impacts)
• Amendment No. 12 to Agreement C-5-3337 with HNTB Corporation for $3,000,000, increasing total to $29,083,841 for OC Streetcar design support
• Measure M2 Project V ridership report for October 2021–March 2022

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a presentation on the annual 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 from Cal State Fullerton's Woods Center, and consider approving the FY 2022-23 internal audit plan. Consent items include approving meeting minutes, receiving an investment and debt report, and directing staff to implement audit recommendations on revenue vehicle procurement. No regular calendar items are scheduled.

• Presentation on 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 by Cal State Fullerton
• Approve FY 2022-23 Internal Audit Plan with quarterly updates
• Direct staff to implement two recommendations from Revenue Vehicle Procurement Audit Report No. 22-508
• Receive and file Investment and Debt Programs Report for May 2022

Executive Committee

This meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and reports, with no substantive business scheduled.

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider a contract change order for the I-405 Improvement Project, review state and federal grant program updates, and approve adjustments to Measure M2-funded projects. The committee will also select a consultant for a project study report on State Route 57. All items are on the consent calendar and may be approved in one motion unless discussion is requested.

• Contract change order for I-405 Improvement Project (SR-73 to I-605) to compensate OC 405 Partners for additional maintenance
• State and federal grant program updates and recommended project changes
• Semi-annual review of Measure M2 grant-funded projects with recommended adjustments
• Consultant selection for project study report for SR-57 northbound between Lambert Road and Tonner Canyon Road
• Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will conduct a public lottery to fill vacancies on the Measure M Taxpayer Oversight Committee, and will consider several consent items including contract approvals and legislative positions. The agenda also includes updates on a multimodal study and committee reports.

• Lottery to select new Measure M Taxpayer Oversight Committee members for First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Supervisorial Districts
• Approve $325,000 contract with Pacific Graphics, Inc. for on-call marketing print services (Agreement No. C-2-2288)
• Exercise first option term with Innovative TDM Solutions for average vehicle ridership services, $189,380 (Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C-0-2167)
• Adopt positions on state bills: oppose AB 1001, oppose unless amended AB 2441, support SB 1121 and SB 1410
• Authorize MOU for regional rideshare consolidated database with LA, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will discuss and vote on the preparation plan for OCTA's 2023-24 state and federal legislative platforms, and adopt positions on several state bills, including opposing AB 1001 and supporting SB 1121. The consent calendar includes contract approvals for marketing print services and average vehicle ridership services, plus status reports from advisory committees. A conference call with the state legislative advocate and updates on state and federal legislative matters are also on the agenda.

• Approve plan and timeline for 2023-24 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Approve $325,000 agreement with Pacific Graphics, Inc. for on-call marketing print services (Agreement No. C-2-2288)
• Authorize $189,380 amendment with Innovative TDM Solutions for average vehicle ridership services (Agreement No. C-0-2167)
• Adopt OPPOSE position on AB 1001 (Garcia) expanding CEQA; OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED on AB 2441 (Kalra) on transit vehicle technologies; SUPPORT on SB 1121 (Gonzalez) and SB 1410 (Caballero)
• Authorize MOU No. C-2-2425 for regional rideshare consolidated database with LA, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board is meeting to consider consent calendar items including contract change orders for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project and an amendment to a cooperative agreement with Fountain Valley. The regular calendar includes a state legislative status report and OC Streetcar business support. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Contract change orders for I-405 Improvement Project from State Route 73 to I-605
• Amendment to cooperative agreement with City of Fountain Valley for I-405 project
• State Legislative Status Report
• OC Streetcar Downtown Santa Ana Business Support
• Oath of office for returning board members

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will hold a public hearing on its Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and consider approving the Personnel and Salary Resolution, along with a $46.17 million contribution to the Southern California Regional Rail Authority. The consent calendar includes contracts for transit police services, software, and insurance, plus several capital project funding authorizations. The board will also discuss a position on SB 1196 regarding Anaheim Transportation Network funding.

• Public hearing and approval of FY 2022-23 Budget and Personnel and Salary Resolution
• Approve up to $46,167,104 for Southern California Regional Rail Authority operating subsidy, including $26,624,520 federal supplemental funding
• Authorize $11,674,866 amendment for Transit Police Services with Orange County Sheriff's Department
• Approve $984,800 agreement with Clearwater Analytics LLC for treasury management software
• Authorize $17.8M in federal funds and $7M in Measure M2 for I-605/Katella Interchange Improvement Project

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee will review a $250,000 pilot program for paratransit vehicle radio systems and an environmental finding for the Orange County Maintenance Facility project. The meeting also includes updates on bus services and follow-up discussions regarding the 2022-23 budget.

• $250,000 sole source agreement with Conduent Transport Solutions, Inc. for a paratransit radio pilot program
• Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Metrolink Orange County Maintenance Facility Project
• Review of Bus Operations Performance Measurements Report for Q3 of Fiscal Year 2021-22
• Update on OC Bus and OC ACCESS Services
• Follow-up regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Workshop

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget and personnel resolution. The agenda also includes decisions on IT staffing amendments, insurance brokerage services, and toll processing agreements.

• Approval of FY 2022-23 Measure M2 appropriations limit at $2,126,550,391
• Amendment to Intratek Computer, Inc. contract for $1,492,292 to increase total value to $12,760,052
• Selection of Marsh USA, Inc. for insurance brokerage services in an amount of $670,000
• Exercise of option term with Akeso Occupational Health for medical clinic services up to $855,000 total
• Approval of FY 2022-23 member agency contribution to Southern California Regional Rail Authority up to $46,167,104

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider approving an amendment to the transit police services agreement with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, adding $11,674,866 for fiscal year 2022-23. They will also receive the Measure M2 quarterly progress report and discuss a position on SB 1196, which would make the Anaheim Transportation Network eligible for state transit funding. The meeting includes consent items and a budget workshop follow-up.

• Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-2330 with Orange County Sheriff's Department for Transit Police Services, $11,674,866 for FY 2022-23, increasing total contract value to $33,414,261
• Measure M2 Quarterly Progress Report for January-March 2022 (information item)
• SB 1196 (Umberg) update and request for staff direction on OCTA position
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Workshop follow-up discussion

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee is reviewing several large-scale transportation projects, including agreements for the Interstate 5 Improvement Project. The agenda also includes funding authorizations for freeway interchanges, signal synchronization, and the acceptance of a $150,000 state grant.

• $1,230,000 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-5 right-of-way services
• Up to $22,706,000 in federal and Measure M2 funding for I-5 right-of-way work
• $1,000,000 amendment for construction support on I-5 from Oso Parkway to Alicia Parkway
• $17.8 million and $7 million funding for the I-605/Katella Interchange Improvement Project
• Acceptance of a $150,000 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee will review and file the draft 2022 SR-91 Implementation Plan, which lists proposed improvements, cost estimates, and timelines for the corridor between SR-57 and I-15. They will also receive status reports on the 91 Express Lanes for January through March 2022 and hear an operational update. The meeting includes consent items (minutes and reports) and discussion items, with no closed session.

• Draft 2022 State Route 91 Implementation Plan (information item)
• 91 Express Lanes status reports for Jan-Mar 2022 (receive and file)
• 91 Express Lanes operational update (discussion)
• Approval of March 4, 2022 meeting minutes

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider consent calendar items including internal audits, contract amendments, and construction agreements. Key actions include approving a rider validation system, several bus base repair contracts, and amendments to cooperative agreements for transportation services. The board will also receive updates on the 91 Express Lanes and state transportation funding.

• Authorize $827,388 amendment to 91 Express Lanes agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission
• Approve $500,000 amendment to Switch Ltd. data center colocation agreement
• Approve $465,096 contract to Inter-Pacific for electrical switchgear at Santa Ana Bus Base
• Approve $496,299 contract to ADT Commercial for fire alarm panels at Santa Ana Bus Base
• Approve $553,417 contract to Golden Gate Steel for Irvine Construction Circle Bus Base repairs

Legislative Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The Orange County Transportation Authority Legislative Committee is meeting, but no decisions or discussions are listed.

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will review and recommend action on multiple contracts, including a $2.1 million agreement for OC Streetcar ticket vending machines and a $1.1 million transit training services contract. The committee will also discuss a draft bus service plan and minor service changes. Most items are consent calendar approvals for routine maintenance and service agreements.

• Agreement No. C-1-3279 with INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc. for $2,107,765 for OC Streetcar ticket vending machines
• Agreement No. C-2-2187 with Mobility Management Partners, Inc. for $1,116,804 for transit training services
• Agreement No. C-1-3928 with Becnel Uniforms for $674,468 for operator uniforms
• Agreement No. C-2-2243 with Golden Gate Construction for $553,417 for Irvine bus base fuel island repairs
• Amendments to six cooperative agreements for OC ACCESS paratransit services, adjusting per-trip rates to $16.85

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review and potentially approve several contracts and reports, including a $984,800 treasury management software agreement with Clearwater Analytics LLC, an $827,388 amendment to the 91 Express Lanes facility agreement with Riverside County, and a $500,000 amendment for data center services. The committee will also hear a taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 and consider authorizing an incentive payment program and modified settlement delegation for the State Route 91 Improvement Project. Most other items are routine consent calendar approvals and information reports.

• Approve Clearwater Analytics LLC for treasury management software, $984,800, five-year term plus two-year option
• Authorize Amendment No. 7 to 91 Express Lanes facility agreement with Riverside County, $827,388
• Authorize Amendment No. 5 with Switch Ltd. for data center colocation, $500,000 (total contract $1,356,827)
• Authorize SR-91 Acquisition Incentive Payment Program and modified settlement delegation for right-of-way
• Receive taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 from MuniServices

Board

The OCTA Board is reviewing significant funding claims for the Orange County Transit District and Laguna Beach. The meeting also includes updates on Metrolink's budget, various highway improvement projects, and regional capacity program awards.

• $196,088,831 claim for Orange County Transit District public and community transit services
• $1,337,784 claim for Laguna Beach Public Transportation Services
• $13,584,200 amendment for construction management of the I-405 Improvement Project
• $1.010 million for track stabilization in San Clemente
• Award of $10.2 million and $16.2 million to regional capacity and signal synchronization projects

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee is reviewing several transportation amendments and contract approvals. Items include funding for the State Route 55 Improvement Project, demolition services for Interstate 5 widening, and construction management for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project.

• $450,000 amendment to Caltrans agreement for State Route 55 Improvement Project
• $299,500 contract with Abajian Enterprise for I-5 widening demolition services
• $13,584,200 amendment for I-405 construction management services
• $10.2 million in Regional Capacity Program funds awarded to nine local projects
• $16.2 million in Traffic Signal Synchronization Program funds awarded to five projects

Executive Committee

This meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee was cancelled. No business items were scheduled for discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a presentation on the proposed FY 2022-23 Metrolink budget, including OCTA's share of costs. The committee will also consider approving Local Transportation Fund claims for Laguna Beach and the Orange County Transit District, and receive updates on the internal audit plan and procurement. A budget workshop is scheduled for May 9.

• Approve $1,337,784 Local Transportation Fund claim for Laguna Beach Municipal Transit Lines
• Approve $196,088,831 total Local Transportation Fund claim for Orange County Transit District
• Receive third quarter FY 2021-22 internal audit plan update
• Receive third quarter FY 2021-22 procurement status report
• Review proposed FY 2022-23 budget in workshop on May 9

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is meeting to decide on several contracts and reports. Key actions include approving up to $750,000 for on-call performance audit firms, a $424,824 feasibility study for a new south Orange County rail station, and a $430,000 public awareness campaign for the OC Streetcar. The board will also receive budget, investment, and bus performance reports, and take positions on state legislation.

• Approve $750,000 for on-call performance audit and agreed-upon procedures engagements with seven firms
• Approve $424,824 contract with HDR Engineering for a south Orange County rail station feasibility study
• Approve $430,000 contract with Katz & Associates for OC Streetcar public awareness campaign
• Approve $199,613 contract with RPW Services for Pacific Electric Right-of-Way maintenance
• Adopt OPPOSE positions on AB 1919, AB 2237, and AB 2438

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will discuss and potentially approve a $430,000 contract with Katz & Associates for community outreach for the OC Streetcar project, and will consider adopting opposition positions on three state bills affecting transit funding and youth fare policies. The committee will also receive updates on state and federal legislative matters, including a conference call with the state legislative advocate.

• Approve $430,000 agreement with Katz & Associates for OC Streetcar public awareness campaign (Agreement No. C-1-3853)
• Adopt OPPOSE position on AB 1919 (free transit passes for youth under 25)
• Adopt OPPOSE position on AB 2237 (limits on STIP funding and MPO roles)
• Adopt OPPOSE position on AB 2438 (aligning transportation funding with climate goals)
• Receive federal legislative status report on FY2022 appropriations and IIJA implementation

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee is meeting to consider several contract change orders, including $5.25 million for the OC Streetcar project, and to approve a consultant for a south Orange County rail station feasibility study. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, a bus operations performance report, and a quarterly OC Streetcar update. Public comments are allowed in person or by email.

• Contract change orders totaling $5.25 million for OC Streetcar construction (Agreement C-7-1904 with Walsh Construction)
• Contract change order No. 1.1 for $594,713 for Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station retaining wall backfill
• Contract change order No. 5 for $55,043 for Garden Grove Bus Base building repairs
• Agreement with HDR Engineering for $424,824 for south Orange County rail station feasibility study
• Agreement with RPW Services for $199,613 for Pacific Electric Right-of-Way maintenance

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review investment management presentations and a peer review of the Internal Audit Department. The committee is also considering the selection of several firms to provide on-call auditing services.

• Selection of seven firms for on-call performance audits in an aggregate amount of $750,000
• Investment Management Presentation by Payden & Rygel regarding economic trends and portfolio commentary
• Receipt of the Internal Audit Department Peer Review covering January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2021
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Second Quarter Budget Status Report
• February 2022 Investment and Debt Programs Report

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider consent items including a $165,950 amendment for traffic signal work in Fountain Valley, three contract change orders totaling about $3.3 million for the I-405 project, and release of a bid for demolition on State Route 55. The board will also discuss support for downtown Santa Ana businesses during OC Streetcar construction and take positions on state legislation.

• Release Invitation for Bids 2-2154 for partial demolition/reconstruction on State Route 55 between I-5 and I-405
• Amendment No. 6 to Cooperative Agreement C-5-3613 with Fountain Valley: $165,950 for traffic signal work at Magnolia Street and Slater Avenue
• Contract Change Order No. 123: $1,755,000 for hazardous material removal at Goldenwest Street bridge
• Contract Change Order No. 124: $1,009,585 for landscaping at bridges in Fountain Valley
• Contract Change Order No. 125: $540,767 for bridge fencing details

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

This agenda for the Orange County Transportation Authority's Regional Transportation Planning Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no decisions or discussions are specified in the provided text.

Executive Committee

The committee will review the fifth performance assessment report for the Measure M2 Transportation Investment Plan. Members will also discuss updates on supporting businesses in Downtown Santa Ana affected by OC Streetcar construction.

• Measure M2 Performance Assessment Report (covering July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021)
• Update on business support agreements for Downtown Santa Ana during OC Streetcar construction
• Annual cybersecurity update presentation
• Approval of March 7, 2022, meeting minutes

Board

The OCTA Board is reviewing updates to the reserve policy and a federal legislative status report. The meeting includes decisions on bus advertising contract extensions and the allocation of Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds.

• Extension of Outfront Media Group, LLC bus advertising contract with a minimum revenue guarantee of $4 million
• Allocation of $8,027,983 in transit funds for the Youth Ride Free Program and $1,553,772 for Bravo! 553 Rapid Bus Service
• $273,974 amendment to Gannett Fleming, Inc. for engineering services at Orange County Maintenance Facility
• Review of Measure M2 agreed-upon procedures reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider adopting an updated reserve policy to establish a long-term operating reserve for the bus program, and will discuss revenue and expenditure assumptions for the fiscal year 2022-23 budget. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and a report on Measure M2 fund audits.

• Reserve Policy Update to establish long-term operating reserve for bus program
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Assumptions presentation
• Measure M2 Agreed-Upon Procedures Reports for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will discuss and potentially vote on extending its bus advertising agreement with Outfront Media Group for 12 months due to pandemic impacts, with a minimum revenue guarantee of $4 million. The committee will also consider positions on several state bills, including support for electric bicycle safety guidelines and opposition to redirecting transit funds to a private resort operator. A federal legislative status report will be received as an information item.

• Extend bus advertising contract with Outfront Media Group through August 31, 2023, with $4 million minimum revenue guarantee
• Support AB 1946 on electric bicycle safety guidelines
• Support AB 2028 on bicycle instruction including electric bikes and scooters
• Oppose unless amended AB 2594 on toll policies and procedures
• Oppose SB 1196 redirecting state transit funding to private resort operator

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider consent and regular calendar items, including contracts for railroad maintenance, federal consulting, and freeway patrol communications, as well as updates to Measure M2 guidelines and the OC Streetcar project. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation.

• Agreement with Joshua Grading & Excavating, Inc. for railroad right-of-way maintenance, $9,635,364
• Agreement with Cardinal Infrastructure, LLC for federal consultation services, $336,000
• Amendment with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Section 408 permit reviews, $500,000
• Local Transportation Fund claims for FY 2022-23: $186,217,500 (public transportation) and $9,871,331 (community transit)
• Freeway Service Patrol communication system maintenance with Vision Communications, $638,885

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee will review the 2022 meeting schedule and committee roles. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for engineering, railroad maintenance, and federal consulting services.

• Amendment to Gannett Fleming, Inc. agreement for $273,974 for Orange County Maintenance Facility studies
• Selection of Cardinal Infrastructure, LLC for federal funding consultation in the amount of $336,000
• Selection of Joshua Grading & Excavating, Inc. for railroad right-of-way maintenance for $9,635,364
• Authorization of $8,027,983 and $605,017 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for Youth Ride Free Program
• Allocation of $1,553,772 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for Bravo! 553 Rapid Bus Service

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving Orange County Transit District's Local Transportation Fund claims totaling about $196.1 million for fiscal year 2022-23, and will receive a presentation from investment manager PFM Asset Management on the short-term portfolio. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive the monthly investment and debt programs report for January 2022. No closed session items are scheduled.

• Approval of Local Transportation Fund claims: $186,217,500 for public transportation and $9,871,331 for community transit services
• Investment Management Presentation by PFM Asset Management on market and OCTA's portfolio
• Receive and file Investment and Debt Programs Report for January 2022
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2022 meeting

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider consent items including a $500,000 amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for expedited Section 408 permit reviews, a $638,885 contract for freeway service patrol communication system maintenance, and revisions to Measure M2 eligibility guidelines. They will also discuss updates on the I-5 improvement and widening projects.

• Amendment to Army Corps agreement for $500,000, extending term to 2027
• Contract with Vision Communications for $638,885 for freeway patrol communication maintenance
• Revisions to Measure M2 Eligibility Guidelines and Countywide Pavement Management Plan guidelines
• 2022 Environmental Cleanup Program Tier 1 call for projects
• Updates on I-5 Improvement Project and I-5 Widening Project

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee is meeting to approve the February 7, 2022 minutes and receive the Measure M2 quarterly progress report for October–December 2021 as an information item. The committee will also hear an update on the OC Streetcar community outreach and public engagement. No regular calendar items or closed session matters are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2022 meeting
• Measure M2 quarterly progress report for Q2 FY 2021-22 (Oct–Dec 2021)
• OC Streetcar community outreach and public engagement update

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The committee will hold elections for a new Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also receive status reports on the 91 Express Lanes and review audited financial statements for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

• Election of new State Route 91 Advisory Committee Chair
• Election of new State Route 91 Advisory Committee Vice Chair
• Review of 91 Express Lanes Status Reports (May 2021–December 2021)
• Review of OCTA Fiscal Year 2020-21 91 Express Lanes Fund financial statements
• Review of RCTC Fiscal Year 2020/21 91 Express Lanes annual financial statements

Board

The OCTA Board of Directors will review several audit reports and legislative updates. Key actions include deciding whether to oppose AB 1778, which would prohibit certain state funds from being used for freeway widening projects.

• Adopt an OPPOSE position on AB 1778 regarding state funds for freeway widening
• Direct staff to implement four recommendations from the Facilities Maintenance Operations audit
• Review 91 Express Lanes operational and financial activities through December 31, 2021
• Receive the Interstate 405 Improvement Project Public Outreach audit report
• Adopt Resolution No. 2022-014 for teleconference meetings

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a presentation from MetLife Investment Management on the short-term investment portfolio, review internal audit reports on facilities maintenance and I-405 outreach, and receive information items on grant reimbursements, environmental mitigation investments, and 91 Express Lanes operations. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its February 9, 2022 meeting. No regular calendar or closed session items are scheduled.

• Investment Management Presentation by MetLife Investment Management
• Facilities Maintenance Operations Internal Audit Report No. 21-507 with four recommendations
• Interstate 405 Improvement Project Public Outreach Internal Audit Report No. 22-504
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Second Quarter Grant Reimbursement Status Report
• 91 Express Lanes Update for period ending December 31, 2021 (approx. 6.7 million trips)

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board meeting is largely procedural, with public comments, a CEO report, and director reports. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss negotiations with Teamsters Local 952 regarding coach operators, led by OCTA's Executive Director of People and Community Engagement.

• Closed session under Gov. Code 54957.6 to discuss negotiations with Teamsters Local 952 regarding coach operators
• Lead negotiator: Maggie McJilton, Executive Director of People and Community Engagement
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes via Zoom or written submission 90 minutes prior

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will consider adopting an OPPOSE position on AB 1778, which would prohibit state funds and personnel time from being used for freeway widening projects. The committee will also review state and federal legislative status reports, approve the 2022 meeting calendar and committee roles, and receive updates from the state legislative advocate. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the position on AB 1778.

• Adopt OPPOSE position on AB 1778 (Garcia) prohibiting state funds for freeway widening
• Approve 2022 Legislative and Communications Committee meeting calendar
• Approve 2022 Committee Roles and Responsibilities
• Receive federal legislative status report on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation
• Update on state budget discussions and transportation investments

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will hold a public hearing and vote on adding the Youth Ride Free Pass for riders 18 and under to its fare policy, continuing the program beyond its February 2022 promotional deadline. The board will also consider consent calendar items including contracts, audits, and a surplus property sale.

• Public hearing on adding Youth Ride Free Pass to fare policy, funded by Low Carbon Transit Operation Program grants
• Authorize $530,000 purchase order to Marsh USA for 91 Express Lanes property, flood, and earthquake insurance renewal
• Approve $91,450 sole source agreement with Trapeze Software Group for OC ACCESS outbound notifications
• Adopt resolution declaring surplus land at Raymond Avenue and Valencia Drive, Fullerton, for sale at $1,300,000
• Approve 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, including $31.5M CMAQ and $3M STBG for OC Streetcar and signal synchronization

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee will review the 2022 meeting calendar and committee roles and responsibilities. The committee will also consider a sole source agreement for Trapeze Software Group, Inc. outbound notifications.

• Approval of the 2022 Transit Committee meeting calendar
• Approval of 2022 Transit Committee Roles and Responsibilities
• Sole Source Agreement for the purchase of Trapeze Software Group, Inc. Outbound Notifications Solution
• Update on the Youth Ride Free Pass
• Update on OC Bus and OC ACCESS Services

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review the 2022 meeting calendar and committee roles. The committee will also consider a supplemental paid sick leave program for employees regarding coronavirus-related absences.

• Approval of the 2022 Executive Committee meetings calendar
• Review of 2022 Executive Committee Roles and Responsibilities
• Proposal for a 2022 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave program of up to 80 hours for coronavirus-related absences
• Review of Capital Action Plan Performance Metrics for October 2021 through December 2021

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will meet to conduct routine business, including reports from the CEO and Directors. A closed session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the Transportation Communications International Union.

• Closed session regarding negotiations with the Transportation Communications International Union for parts/stock room clerks and facilities maintenance employees

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee is reviewing the 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, which includes $1.521 billion in regional projects. The committee will also consider contract amendments for State Route 91 and consultant selection for State Route 55 improvements.

• Authorization of the 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program and financial plan
• $31.5 million in CMAQ funds and $3 million in STBG funds for OC Streetcar and signal synchronization
• $1,965,342 amendment for design services on State Route 91 between Acacia Street and La Palma Avenue
• Selection of HDR Engineering, Inc. for the State Route 55 Improvement Project
• Update on the Interstate 405 Improvement Project

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider consent calendar items including approving minutes, receiving an internal audit plan update, acting on a physical access security audit, receiving an investment report, declaring surplus land and authorizing its sale, and approving an insurance renewal. The most consequential item is the proposed sale of surplus land from the Raymond Avenue Railroad Grade Separation Project for $1,300,000.

• Adopt Resolution 2022-007 declaring surplus land at Raymond Avenue and Valencia Drive, Fullerton, and authorize sale for $1,300,000
• Direct staff to implement four recommendations from Physical Access Security Internal Audit Report No. 21-511
• Authorize purchase order not-to-exceed $530,000 to Marsh USA for 91 Express Lanes property, flood, and earthquake insurance renewal
• Receive and file FY 2021-22 Internal Audit Plan second quarter update
• Receive and file December 2021 investment and debt programs report

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will set its 2022 strategic initiatives and approve a slate of routine items, including committee assignments, audit reports, and budget updates. The board will also consider contract amendments for transit facility and fueling services, and authorize change orders for the OC Streetcar project. A closed session is scheduled for litigation and labor negotiations.

• 2022 Board Strategic Initiatives and Action Plan
• Amendment No. 6 to Agreement C-8-1428 with Hout Construction Services for $960,000 (total $2,323,218)
• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C-7-1930 with Clean Energy for $180,000 (total $857,160)
• Contract Change Orders for OC Streetcar: $400,000 (pavement) and $2,200,000 (security)
• Adopt principles for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including amending its state legislative platform to sponsor legislation for free and reduced transit fares, receiving updates on state and federal legislative matters, and adopting principles for implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The meeting also includes a conference call with the state legislative advocate and approval of prior minutes.

• Amend 2021-22 State Legislative Platform to sponsor legislation for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funding for free/reduced fares
• Receive state legislative status report including update on California Air Resources Board's In-Use Locomotive regulation and Governor's proposed FY 2022-23 budget
• Receive federal legislative status report on Department of Labor actions, appropriations, debt ceiling, and intercity rail hearing
• Adopt Principles for Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• Conference call with State Legislative Advocate Moira Topp

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider contract amendments and change orders, including $2.6 million for OC Streetcar construction modifications and extensions for on-call services and CNG fueling. They will also receive ridership reports and updates on bus services and the Making Better Connections study.

• Contract change orders for OC Streetcar: $400,000 for pavement modifications and $2,200,000 for security equipment modifications
• Exercise two-year option for on-call project management services with Hout Engineering, $960,000, extending agreement to Feb 17, 2024
• Exercise final one-year option for CNG fueling facility operation with Clean Energy, $180,000, through Feb 28, 2023
• Receive Measure M2 Project V ridership report for April-September 2021
• Direct staff to implement Public Involvement Plan for Making Better Connections study

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will hold its first meeting of 2022, primarily to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and to honor outgoing Chairman Andrew Do. The board will also consider a consent calendar that includes approving December 2021 minutes, adopting a resolution for teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, and receiving an end-of-year report on the CEO's 2021 initiatives. No regular calendar items or closed sessions are scheduled.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of Resolution 2022-002 for teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• End-of-year report on 2021 CEO Initiatives and Action Plan
• Approval of December 13, 2021 meeting minutes

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Regional Planning and Highways Committee meeting scheduled for January 3, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022.

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee meeting scheduled for January 3, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022.