Orange County Transportation Authority public meetings in 2020

Legislative Committee

This meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee was cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or action.

• Meeting cancelled

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider consent calendar items including a $5.8 million contract for 91 Express Lanes operations and maintenance, adoption of a toll violations ordinance with updated penalties, and approval of a $983,500 consultant agreement for the 2022 Long-Range Transportation Plan. The board will also receive updates on coronavirus response and the State Route 241/91 Express Lanes Connector project.

• Approve $5,848,720 agreement with DeAngelo Brothers, LLC for 91 Express Lanes roadway operations and maintenance (Item 6)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-01 updating toll violation penalties and incorporating 405 Express Lanes (Item 7)
• Approve $983,500 agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. for 2022 Long-Range Transportation Plan EIR (Item 11)
• Authorize up to $1,819,942 reimbursement to First Transit, Inc. for COVID-19 related fixed-route bus expenses (Item 13)
• Release RFP for I-5 Widening Project plans, specifications, and estimates between I-405 and Yale Avenue (Item 17)

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider approving Amendment No. 11 to its contract with First Transit, Inc., allowing up to $1,819,942 in COVID-19-related expense reimbursements for contracted fixed-route OC Bus service from June 14, 2020 through May 31, 2021. The committee will also receive updates on the February 2021 bus service changes and first-quarter performance metrics, and hear a staff update on OC Bus service.

• Amendment No. 11 to Agreement C-4-1737 with First Transit, Inc. for up to $1,819,942 in COVID-19 expense reimbursement
• February 2021 bus service change: frequency increases on higher-ridership routes
• Bus Operations Performance Measurements Report for Q1 FY 2020-21
• OC Bus Service Update (discussion item)
• Approval of November 12, 2020 meeting minutes

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving a $5,848,720 contract with DeAngelo Brothers, LLC for roadway operations and maintenance on the 91 Express Lanes, along with adopting an updated toll violations ordinance and receiving financial reports. The meeting includes consent items and a project update on the 241/91 connector.

• Approve $5,848,720 agreement with DeAngelo Brothers, LLC for 91 Express Lanes maintenance (Item 7)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2020-01 updating toll violation penalties, effective Jan 1, 2021 (Item 5)
• Receive FY 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and audit management letter (Item 8)
• Receive investment and debt program report for October 2020 (Item 3)
• Update on State Route 241/91 Express Lanes Connector project (Item 6)

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will review and potentially approve several funding and contract items, including a significant budget increase for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project, new contracts for property patrol and preserve maintenance, and the selection of a consultant for the 2022 Long-Range Transportation Plan. The committee will also consider routine approvals such as minutes, funding program reviews, and committee membership.

• Authorize $180,234,000 in additional Measure M2 funds for I-405 Improvement Project, raising budget to $2,080,234,000
• Approve $400,000 contract with High Level Security Solutions for property patrol services
• Approve $1,200,000 contract with RECON Environmental for preserve maintenance
• Approve $983,500 contract with LSA Associates for 2022 Long-Range Transportation Plan EIR
• Approve Measure M2 eligibility for all 35 local agencies and adjust maintenance of effort benchmarks for Buena Park and Villa Park

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider directing staff to incorporate feedback on the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan, including extending its timeframe from 2026 to 2030, due to a $1.8 billion drop in sales tax revenue from the pandemic. They will also review draft bus program assumptions for the FY 2020-21 Comprehensive Business Plan, which face ongoing coronavirus-related challenges. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and the 2021 meeting calendar.

• Measure M2 revenue forecast reduced to $11.6 billion, a $1.8 billion drop
• Proposal to extend Next 10 Delivery Plan timeframe from 2026 to 2030
• Draft bus program assumptions for FY 2020-21 Comprehensive Business Plan
• Approval of 2021 Board of Directors meetings calendar
• Approval of November 2, 2020 Executive Committee minutes

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider adopting a resolution of necessity to use eminent domain to acquire property rights for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between I-405 and I-5, after failing to reach an agreement with the owner. The agenda also includes consent items such as a $900,000 website maintenance contract, a $30.2 million early pension payment, and several information reports.

• Resolution of Necessity No. 2020-285 for eminent domain on SR-55 project
• Agreement with Web Advanced for website maintenance, $900,000
• Early payment of $30.2 million to OCERS for FY 2021-22
• Amendment with MV Transportation for OC ACCESS, up to $10,548,201
• Property insurance renewal with Zurich, $629,269

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will consider approving a $900,000 contract with Web Advanced for website maintenance support services, adopt the revised 2021-22 State and Federal Legislative Platforms, and receive updates on state legislation and advocate performance evaluations. The meeting also includes a conference call with the state legislative advocate and a marketing update.

• Approve selection of Web Advanced for website maintenance support services, Agreement No. C-0-2524, $900,000 for four-year initial term plus one three-year option
• Adopt revised 2021-22 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Receive status report on 372 bills signed into law in 2020 relevant to OCTA
• Receive performance evaluations of federal advocate Potomac Partners, DC and state advocate Platinum Advisors, LLC
• Marketing update on programs and customer communications

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee is meeting to consider several contract amendments and purchases, including a $10.5 million adjustment to the OC ACCESS paratransit agreement to cover pandemic-related costs, a $290,372 extension for mobile ticketing services, and a $330,856 extension for the OC Flex microtransit pilot. The committee will also review sole-source purchases for fleet equipment and radios, and receive an update on OC Bus service.

• Amendment No. 10 to MV Transportation agreement (OC ACCESS) for $10,548,201 to adjust variable hourly rate due to COVID-19
• Amendment No. 11 to moovel North America agreement for $290,372 to extend mobile ticketing services
• Sole source purchase of 150 data loggers from S&A Systems for $106,355
• Sole source purchase of 52 remote island head units from S&A Systems for $315,296
• Sole source purchase of Motorola encrypted mobile radios for $37,362

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider authorizing an early payment of about $30.2 million to the Orange County Employees Retirement System to save an estimated $1.3 million, and will review an audit of banking services with Bank of the West. The committee will also receive updates on the 91 Express Lanes, budget status, and grant reimbursements, and will decide on property and excess liability insurance renewals.

• Authorize early payment of ~$30.2M to OCERS by Jan 15, 2021 for FY 2021-22 contributions
• Property insurance renewal with Zurich via Marsh: $629,269 for Dec 1, 2020 – Dec 1, 2021
• Excess liability insurance: allow policies with Gemini and Princeton to expire, self-insure
• Audit of banking services and agreement with Bank of the West (Report No. 20-507)
• 91 Express Lanes update: ~3.4 million trips in quarter ending Sept 30, 2020

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee is meeting to consider routine items including approval of prior minutes and a code of conduct, and to receive informational reports on capital project performance and construction market conditions affecting the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2020 meeting
• Receive and file OCTA Code of Conduct as information item
• Quarterly Capital Action Plan performance metrics report for July-September 2020
• Market Conditions Key Indicators Analysis and Forecast for Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider several contract awards, including selecting TranSystems for the I-5 widening project between Yale Avenue and State Route 55, and Iteris for traffic signal synchronization on Warner Avenue. They will also review proposed amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, including reclassifying numerous streets in Santa Ana, and a plan to reduce freeway call boxes. The meeting includes consent calendar items and informational updates on regional planning and active transportation.

• Select TranSystems Corporation for I-5 Widening Project plans, specs, and estimates (Agreement No. C-0-2371)
• Select Iteris, Inc. for Warner Avenue Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (Agreement No. C-0-2020)
• Approve $350,000 agreement with Glenn Lukos Associates for biological monitoring of conservation lands (Agreement No. C-0-2479)
• Conditionally approve reclassifying 13 Santa Ana streets from secondary arterial to divided collector, plus other Master Plan amendments
• Authorize reduction of freeway call boxes as part of required radio upgrade

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a presentation on economic trends from Chandler Asset Management, receive an internal audit report on employee separations, and get updates on loan agreements with several cities and the monthly investment and debt report. Most items are for information or consent, with no major decisions expected.

• Investment management presentation by Chandler Asset Management on economic trends including COVID-19 impact
• Internal Audit Report No. 21-501 on employee separations with recommendations for off-boarding and user access reviews
• Annual update on loan agreements with Anaheim, Buena Park, Placentia, and West Orange County Water Board
• Investment and Debt Programs Report for September 2020
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2020 meeting

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider pursuing an interest rate reset on its $628.93 million federal loan for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project, potentially lowering the current 2.91% rate. The board will also vote on several construction and service contracts, including stair replacement at Fullerton Transportation Center and locker room expansion at Santa Ana Bus Base, and receive updates on coronavirus response and diversity outreach.

• Authorize pursuing interest rate reset on $628.93M TIFIA loan for I-405; approve $170K amendment to Sperry Capital and $65K to Nossaman LLP for advisory services
• Award $705,300 contract to Golden Gate Construction for Fullerton Transportation Center stair replacement
• Award $339,123 contract to Thomco Construction for locker room expansion at Santa Ana Bus Base
• Award $223,789 contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data for light pole replacement at Golden West Transportation Center
• Approve $570,000 contract with Brown Marketing Strategies for rideshare/vanpool marketing

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider several items, including pursuing an interest rate reset on the I-405 Improvement Project loan, approving transit funding claims, and receiving updates on audits and procurement. They will also discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the 91 Express Lanes and a forecast showing decreased Measure M2 sales tax revenue.

• Authorize filing State Transit Assistance Fund claims for $22,592,552
• Authorize filing SB 1 State of Good Repair claims for $6,426,478
• Direct staff to pursue interest rate reset on $628.93M TIFIA loan for I-405
• Approve $170,000 amendment to Sperry Capital financial advisory contract
• Approve $65,000 amendment to Nossaman LLP bond counsel contract

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will vote on using eminent domain to acquire property for the State Route 55 Improvement Project, and approve major bus purchases including 165 compressed natural gas buses and up to 10 electric buses. The agenda also includes several contracts and change orders for highway projects, plus routine reports and updates.

• Adopt Resolutions of Necessity for eminent domain to acquire property for SR-55 Improvement Project between I-405 and I-5
• Agreement with GILLIG LLC for up to 165 CNG buses, $100,371,600
• Agreement with New Flyer of America for up to 10 electric buses, $10,373,230
• Cooperative agreement with Caltrans for SR-91 right-of-way, $970,000 plus $39.6M in funding
• Contract change orders for I-405 Improvement Project totaling $3.59M

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider several contracts and agreements related to major highway projects, including facility modifications for the I-405 Express Lanes Toll Operations Center, change orders for the I-405 Improvement Project, and a cooperative agreement for the SR-91 Improvement Project. The committee will also review a list of 12 environmental cleanup projects and receive an update on the traffic signal synchronization program.

• Approve $636,680 contract with Dalke & Sons Construction for Santa Ana Bus Base modifications for I-405 Toll Operations Center
• Authorize four change orders totaling $3,587,568 for I-405 Improvement Project (extra maintenance, USPS parking, Talbert Ave lane, Goldenwest St waterline)
• Approve $374,000 amendment with Fountain Valley for emergency vehicle preemption at 28 signal locations
• Authorize $970,000 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for SR-91 right-of-way services and up to $39.602 million in funding
• Approve 12 projects totaling $2,800,000 for 2020 Environmental Cleanup Program Tier 1

Executive Committee

The OCTA Executive Committee will consider approving a five-year, $537,600 contract with Climatec LLC for security system service and maintenance, and will vote on temporary exceptions to the Measure M2 Senior Mobility Program guidelines due to the pandemic. The committee will also hear a presentation on coronavirus travel trends in Orange County and approve the August 3, 2020 meeting minutes.

• Approve $537,600 agreement with Climatec LLC for security system maintenance (Agreement No. C-0-2341)
• Approve temporary exceptions to Senior Mobility Program guidelines allowing meal delivery and holding funds in reserve during pandemic
• Presentation on Orange County coronavirus travel trends
• Approve minutes of August 3, 2020 Executive Committee meeting

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve its 2021 meeting schedule, receive status reports on the 91 Express Lanes, and hear updates on COVID-19 impacts and the 91 Corridor Operations Project. The agenda includes consent items for minutes and status reports, with no regular calendar items or closed session.

• Proposed 2021 meeting schedule for the SR-91 Advisory Committee
• 91 Express Lanes status reports for April–August 2020
• Update on COVID-19 impacts to 91 Express Lanes operations, traffic, and revenues
• Update on the SR-91 Corridor Operations Project
• Approval of June 5, 2020 meeting minutes

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will meet to consider consent calendar items, including a $2.7 million agreement for armored vehicle transportation and fare collection counting services, and a $1.5 million purchase order for excess liability insurance renewal. The board will also receive updates on coronavirus regional travel impacts, the hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus pilot, and the Interstate 405 Improvement Project. Public participation is via email or audio streaming due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Agreement No. C-0-2256 with Los Angeles Federal Armored Services, Inc. for $2,700,000 over seven years
• Purchase Order No. A45739 with Marsh Risk and Insurance Services, Inc. for $1,500,000 for excess liability insurance renewal
• Presentation on coronavirus regional travel impacts by SCAG Executive Director Kome Ajise
• Six-month update on hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus pilot
• Interstate 405 Improvement Project update

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving a $2.7 million, seven-year agreement with Los Angeles Federal Armored Services, Inc. for armored vehicle transportation and fare collection counting services. The committee will also review an internal audit of investments, the August 2020 investment and debt report, and authorize a $1.5 million excess liability insurance renewal. Consent items include approval of the September 9, 2020 meeting minutes.

• Agreement No. C-0-2256 with Los Angeles Federal Armored Services, Inc. for $2,700,000 over seven years
• Purchase Order No. A45739 to Marsh Risk and Insurance Services, Inc. for $1,500,000 for excess liability insurance renewal
• Receive and file Internal Audit Report No. 21-502 on investments compliance for January-June 2020
• Receive and file August 2020 Investment and Debt Programs Report
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2020 meeting

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider several financial items, including a $2.4 million contract for workers' compensation claims administration, a $550,000 insurance policy renewal, and a budget amendment that reduces the FY 2020-21 budget by about $28 million. The committee will also receive reports on the independent audit, investment and debt programs, and the environmental mitigation endowment fund.

• Approve $2,445,559 agreement with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services for workers' comp claims administration (5-year term)
• Authorize $550,000 purchase order to Marsh Risk and Insurance Services for excess workers' comp insurance renewal
• Amend FY 2020-21 budget by reducing revenue/expense budgets by ~$28 million
• Approve up to $28,773,477 contribution to Southern California Regional Rail Authority, including $8.5M in FTA funds and $17,159,239 in CARES Act funding
• Add four new positions for LA-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee is scheduled to approve a cooperative agreement with the City of Mission Viejo to fund the design of a soundwall along Interstate 5. The committee will also approve the methodology for prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian projects for the state's Active Transportation Program. An informational update on the Interstate 405 Improvement Project is also on the agenda.

• Approval of Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-2543 with the City of Mission Viejo for $215,700 to prepare plans for the Chrisanta Drive community soundwall along northbound Interstate 5.
• Approval of the Orange County project prioritization methodology for the 2021 Active Transportation Program regional project selection process.
• Informational report on the implementation status of the Interstate 405 Improvement Project.

Executive Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee for September 3, 2020, was cancelled. There were no special or regular calendar matters listed for discussion.

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider consent calendar items including approving $5.347 million in SB 1 State of Good Repair funds for bus facility upgrades, renewing employee health insurance agreements for 2021, and entering into cooperative agreements for senior mobility and job access programs. The board will also receive updates on coronavirus response, the 91 Express Lanes, and audit findings for the I-5 project.

• Approve Resolution No. 2020-056 authorizing up to $5.347 million in SB 1 State of Good Repair funds for bus facility modifications and upgrades
• Authorize CEO to negotiate health insurance agreements with Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Blue Cross, Delta Dental, Vision Service Plan, and VOYA for 2021
• Approve Senior Mobility Program Service Plan and Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-2400 with City of Laguna Beach
• Authorize agreements for FTA Section 5316 grants: Abrazar Inc. ($237,800), Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley ($118,200), Dayle McIntosh Center ($193,400), North Orange County Community College District ($315,800)
• Receive audit report on I-5 project oversight controls and direct staff to implement one recommendation

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will receive updates on state and federal legislation, including California Environmental Quality Act-related bills, transportation revenue bonds, economic stimulus efforts, and the congressional appropriations process. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its July 16, 2020 meeting. No closed session items are scheduled.

• State Legislative Status Report (information item)
• Federal Legislative Status Report (information item)
• Approval of July 16, 2020 meeting minutes
• No closed session items scheduled

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will consider approving several funding agreements, including $5.347 million in SB 1 State of Good Repair funds for bus system upgrades and multiple Section 5316 Job Access Reverse Commute grants totaling about $939,000. They will also review a Senior Mobility Program service plan for Laguna Beach and receive an update on the June 2020 OC Bus service change. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email.

• Resolution No. 2020-056 authorizing up to $5.347 million in SB 1 State of Good Repair funds for facility and bus upgrades
• Five Section 5316 grant agreements: Abrazar Inc. ($237,800), Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley ($118,200), Dayle McIntosh Center ($193,400), North Orange County Community College District ($315,800), Women Helping Women/Men2Work ($73,600)
• Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-2400 with City of Laguna Beach for Senior Mobility Program funding through June 30, 2021
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2020 meeting
• OC Bus June 2020 Service Change update

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider a preliminary update to the long-range Measure M2 sales tax forecast, which shows a decrease in projected revenue, and direct staff to assess impacts on programs. The committee will also vote on consent items including selling two excess parcels in Placentia for $100,000, selecting CBRE for real estate brokerage, and approving health insurance agreements for 2021.

• Direct staff to assess impacts of updated Measure M2 sales tax forecast and return with options
• Sell two excess parcels in Placentia to Cougar Stone, Inc. for $100,000
• Select CBRE, Inc. for on-call commercial real estate brokerage services
• Approve amendments for 2021 health insurance plans (Kaiser, Anthem, Delta Dental, VSP, VOYA)
• Receive reports on I-5 audit, grants, investments, procurement, and 91 Express Lanes

Board

The OCTA Board of Directors is reviewing several transportation projects, including a $1.78 million purchase of electric vehicles for bus operator relief. The meeting also covers updates on coronavirus safety measures and requests for proposals regarding 91 Express Lanes maintenance.

• $1,781,379 purchase of up to 55 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles from Winner Chevrolet
• Approval to release Request for Proposals for 91 Express Lanes roadway operations and maintenance
• $160,000 grant acceptance for Orange County Bike Connectors Gap Closure Feasibility Study
• $300,000 contract change order for utility work at Goldenwest Street overcrossing on I-405
• Selection of Michael Baker International, Inc. for I-605/Katella Avenue Interchange project

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is meeting to consider consent calendar items including a $300,000 contract for OC Bus public awareness services, an amendment to the bus advertising revenue agreement, and approval of the internal audit plan. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 response, credit ratings, and state and federal legislative matters. Public participation is via email or audio streaming due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve $300,000 agreement with Celtis Ventures, Inc. for OC Bus Public Awareness and Communication Program (Agreement No. C-0-2249)
• Authorize amendment to bus advertising agreement with Outfront Media Group, LLC, exercising second option term through August 31, 2022, with 70% revenue sharing
• Approve Fiscal Year 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan
• Adopt support position on SB 1291 for Federal Transportation Improvement Program flexibility
• Receive and file fourth quarter update to FY 2019-20 Internal Audit Plan

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, and will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, a fourth-quarter audit update, and an annual credit update. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with public comments submitted by email.

• Taxable sales forecast update for Measure M2 from Cal State Fullerton
• Approve Fiscal Year 2020-21 Internal Audit Plan
• Receive and file fourth quarter update to FY 2019-20 Internal Audit Plan
• Receive and file annual credit update from June 2020 rating agency meetings
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2020 meeting

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of a $300,000 contract with Celtis Ventures for OC Bus public awareness and communication services, and an amendment to extend the bus advertising revenue agreement with Outfront Media through 2022. The committee will also receive updates on federal and state legislative matters, including a support position on SB 1291. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email.

• Approve selection of Celtis Ventures, Inc. for OC Bus Public Awareness and Communication Program, $300,000, two-year initial term with two two-year options
• Authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement C-5-3076 with Outfront Media to exercise second option term through Aug 31, 2022, with 70% revenue sharing
• Adopt SUPPORT position on SB 1291 (Senate Committee on Transportation) for flexibility in Federal Transportation Improvement Program submittal schedule
• Receive federal legislative status report on surface transportation reauthorization
• Approval of June 18, 2020 meeting minutes

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, after failing to reach agreements with property owners. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update and vote on a consent calendar covering contracts, budget reports, and grant approvals.

• Adopt Resolutions of Necessity for SR-55 project eminent domain acquisition
• Approve $10,596,947 five-year agreement with Orange County Sheriff's Department for transit police services
• Approve $2,354,802 CARES Act funding amendment to Anaheim Transportation Network agreement
• Approve $1,794,198 amendment for same-day taxi service with Cabco Yellow Inc.
• Approve $275,000 increase to Laguna Canyon Foundation Aliso Creek Restoration Project

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will consider approving a $1,794,198 amendment to extend same-day taxi service with Cabco Yellow Inc. through August 2021, and will also consider accepting grants for electric bus charging infrastructure and zero-emission bus purchases. The committee will receive a ridership report on Measure M2 community-based transit circulators and hear an update on OC Bus service changes.

• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C-8-1440 with Cabco Yellow Inc. for same-day taxi service, increasing total contract value to $6,817,811
• Accept Southern California Edison Charge-Ready Transport Grant for charging infrastructure at Garden Grove Bus Base
• Approve Resolution No. 2020-057 for Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Funds for zero-emission buses
• Receive and file ridership report on 19 Measure M2 Project V services
• OC Bus June 2020 Service Change update

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear an update on the 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 from Chapman University, and will consider several consent calendar items including an amendment to the Measure M2 ordinance for Santa Ana, a budget status report, an investment report, and a cooperative agreement amendment with Anaheim Transportation Network for CARES Act funding. Public participation is via audio streaming and email comments due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Amendment to Measure M2 ordinance to remove maintenance-of-effort requirements for FY 2019-20 for Santa Ana
• Amendment to Cooperative Agreement C-7-1760 with Anaheim Transportation Network for $2,354,802 in CARES Act funding, increasing total to $6,559,862
• Fiscal Year 2019-20 Third Quarter Budget Status Report
• Investment and Debt Programs Report for May 2020
• Approval of June 10, 2020 committee minutes

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will hold a public hearing on amending Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3 to temporarily change maintenance of effort requirements for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21, addressing revenue declines from the pandemic. The board will also conduct a lottery for Taxpayer Oversight Committee vacancies, receive a COVID-19 update, and vote on consent calendar items including contracts and policy adoptions.

• Public hearing to amend Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3 (maintenance of effort requirements)
• Lottery to fill Measure M2 Taxpayer Oversight Committee vacancies (2nd and 3rd districts)
• Release RFP for 405 Express Lanes back-office and customer service operations
• Extend 91 Express Lanes fee waiver and toll policy suspension for 90 days
• Approve $1,295,000 for Fullerton Transportation Center stair replacement

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Legislative and Communications Committee is reviewing contracts for bus service communications and legislative advocacy. The committee is asked to approve agreements for graphic design and printing services, as well as to extend federal legislative advocacy contracts. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on state and federal legislative activities related to the pandemic and transportation funding.

• Approve $210,000 agreement with Digital Graphics Centre for bus service change materials
• Approve $180,000 agreement with Southwest Offset Printing Co., Inc. for bus book printing
• Authorize $480,000 option term extension for Potomac Partners DC federal legislative services
• Approve release of Request for Proposals for state legislative advocacy services
• Receive status reports on Citizens Advisory and Special Needs Advisory Committees

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider several items, including approving COVID-19 financial relief for its fixed-route bus contractor, extending the OC ACCESS paratransit contract, and authorizing funds for a stair replacement project. The committee will also receive updates on the OC Streetcar project, bus performance, and a zero-emission bus rollout plan. Public participation is via email or audio streaming due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Authorize $1,295,000 in federal funds for Fullerton Transportation Center stair replacement
• Approve $1,750,555 COVID-19 relief amendment to First Transit fixed-route bus contract
• Extend MV Transportation OC ACCESS contract by 6 months for $24,377,535
• Direct staff to finalize Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan for CARB compliance
• Receive OC Streetcar project quarterly update

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will hold a public hearing on its Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget and Personnel and Salary Resolution, with approval possible at this meeting or a later one. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update and consider consent calendar items including contracts, audits, and Measure M2 reports.

• Public hearing on FY 2020-21 budget; approval of budget and personnel resolution
• COVID-19 update on OCTA's response and transportation impacts
• Contract amendment with Convergint Technologies LLC for $65,000 (security systems)
• Agreement with Origami Risk LLC for $495,170 (occurrence tracking system replacement)
• Cooperative agreement with Caltrans for $1,200,000 (I-5 widening project)

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee met via teleconference to review operational status reports for the 91 Express Lanes from January to March 2020. Staff presented an update on how the coronavirus pandemic affected express lane operations, traffic volumes, and revenues. The committee also received the Draft 2020 State Route 91 Implementation Plan for information, which lists proposed improvements along the corridor between State Route 57 and Interstate 15.

• Receive and file 91 Express Lanes Status Reports for January 2020 through March 2020
• Receive and file Draft 2020 State Route 91 Implementation Plan as an information item
• Discussion of Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts to 91 Express Lanes operations, traffic volumes, and revenues

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider consent items including approval of May minutes, a $65,000 amendment to a security systems maintenance contract, reappointments to the Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Allocation Committee, and a quarterly progress report. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email.

• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C-7-1676 with Convergint Technologies LLC, increasing total contract value to $341,000
• Reappointment of 12 members and appointment of 2 new members to the Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Allocation Committee
• Measure M2 quarterly progress report for January–March 2020
• Approval of May 4, 2020 meeting minutes
• Public comments accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the FY 2020-21 budget and personnel resolution, hear a taxable sales forecast for Measure M2, and consider several contracts and resolutions. It will also receive reports on investments, audits, and the 91 Express Lanes, including early COVID-19 impacts.

• Preview of FY 2020-21 budget and Personnel and Salary Resolution; includes up to $7,274,000 for SCRRA first quarter subsidy
• Amendment to Anaheim Transportation Network cooperative agreement adding $2,119,322 in CARES Act funds (total $6,324,382)
• Resolution to set General Fund appropriations limit at $12,508,480 for FY 2020-21
• Resolution to set Measure M2 appropriations limit at $1,890,379,261 for FY 2020-21
• Agreement with Origami Risk LLC for cloud-based claims management software, $495,170 for three years

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider a consent calendar with multiple contracts and amendments, including a $1.13 million amendment to the 91 Express Lanes facility agreement with Riverside County. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 response and state/federal legislative status. Public participation is via email or audio due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Amendment No. 5 to Agreement C-5-3828 with Riverside County Transportation Commission for $1,130,500
• Agreement with Innovative TDM Solutions for $380,000 for Average Vehicle Ridership services
• Sole source agreement with Alliant Insurance Services for $342,000 for health insurance brokerage
• Agreement with Global Power Group for $1,374,200 for power generator replacement at Anaheim and Irvine bus bases
• Agreement with Caliba, Inc. for $1,348,000 for electric vehicle charging stations at Garden Grove and Santa Ana bus bases

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider several consent calendar items, including amendments to agreements with the Riverside County Transportation Commission and the City of Laguna Beach, and a sole source contract for health insurance brokerage services. The committee will also receive a quarterly grant reimbursement status report and hold a follow-up discussion on the fiscal year 2020-21 budget workshop. Public participation is via audio streaming and email comments due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Authorize CEO to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. C-5-3828 with Riverside County Transportation Commission for $1,130,500 for shared 91 Express Lanes operating costs through June 30, 2021
• Authorize CEO to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-8-1679 with City of Laguna Beach for $599,381 in CARES Act funding, increasing total contract value to $3,199,381
• Authorize CEO to execute sole source Agreement No. C-0-2078 with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for $342,000 for health insurance brokerage services, three-year initial term with two-year option
• Receive and file Fiscal Year 2019-20 Third Quarter Grant Reimbursement Status Report (January-March 2020)
• Discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget Workshop follow-up

Board

The OCTA Board is reviewing updates to transportation funding rules due to COVID-19 revenue impacts. The meeting also includes discussions on Metrolink's pandemic response and several infrastructure project funding authorizations.

• Proposed amendment to Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3 regarding maintenance of effort requirements
• $1,117,423 contract with Bytemark, Inc. for a new mobile ticketing application
• $1,843,329 contract change order for utility work on the I-405 Improvement Project
• Authorization of up to $3 million in Measure M2 funds for the I-605 Katella Interchange Project
• Award of $23.4 million in Measure M2 Regional Capacity Program funds to eight local projects

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee is set to approve $35.5 million in competitive Measure M2 grants for local agency roadway capacity and traffic signal projects. The agenda also includes authorizing cooperative agreements with Caltrans for the Interstate 605/Katella Avenue and 91 Express Lanes projects, as well as a contract change order for utility work on the Interstate 405. Due to state executive orders regarding COVID-19, the meeting is held via teleconference with public comments accepted by email.

• Approve $23.4 million in Measure M2 Regional Capacity Program funds for eight local agency projects
• Approve $12.1 million in Measure M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program funds for six local agency projects
• Authorize $300,000 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for Interstate 605/Katella Avenue Interchange planning
• Authorize $2,065,000 in cooperative agreements with Caltrans for 91 Express Lanes toll entrance gantries
• Approve $1,843,329 contract change order for utility work on Almond Avenue for the Interstate 405 project

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3 regarding maintenance of effort requirements for local jurisdictions. The committee will also consider adopting the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and receive a capital project progress report.

• Adoption of the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• Proposed amendment to Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3 regarding maintenance of effort requirements
• Setting a public hearing date of June 22, 2020, for the Measure M2 amendment
• Updates to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Measure M2 Eligibility Guidelines
• Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Action Plan and Performance Metrics Report

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving two Local Transportation Fund claims totaling over $175 million for public and community transit services, including a $1.2 million claim for Laguna Beach. It will also authorize a $15 million cooperative agreement with Riverside County for the SR-91 Corridor Operations Project. The agenda includes routine items like audit updates, procurement reports, and investment reports, plus a preview of the FY 2020-21 budget workshop.

• Approve $165,118,625 for public transit and $8,753,906 for community transit (total $173,872,531)
• Approve $1,205,587 Local Transportation Fund claim for Laguna Beach Municipal Transit Lines
• Authorize $15,000,000 cooperative agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission for SR-91 Corridor Operations Project
• Receive and file third quarter internal audit plan update
• Review investment and debt programs report for March 2020

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including amendments to contracts for bus advertising and I-5 outreach services, and to receive updates on state and federal legislative matters. The meeting will be held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email.

• Amendment No. 3 to Agreement C-5-3207 with Hill International, Inc. for $100,340 to extend I-5 Central County outreach services to July 31, 2021, total contract value $501,702
• Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C-5-3076 with Outfront Media Group, LLC to eliminate minimum annual guarantee for bus advertising, switching to revenue-sharing only from April 1 to August 31, 2020
• Recommend OPPOSE positions on AB 2011 and SB 1390 (Gold Line extension construction authority)
• Recommend OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED on SB 1363 (vehicle miles traveled reduction requirements)
• Receive and file federal legislative status report

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will receive a COVID-19 update and vote on consent calendar items including contracts for paratransit eligibility, vanpool services, and freeway projects. They will also consider reinstating Measure M2 eligibility for Santa Ana and Stanton, and approving funding for community transit circulators.

• COVID-19 update and temporary 91 Express Lanes fee waiver (up to 90 days)
• $3,062,866 contract with Medical Transportation Management for OC ACCESS eligibility
• $12,923,121 aggregate vanpool service contracts with three firms
• $1,300,000 change order for I-405 archaeological treatment plan
• Reinstate Measure M2 eligibility for Santa Ana and Stanton

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will consider approving funding recommendations for community-based transit circulators under Measure M2 Project V, totaling over $9.2 million for six capital/operating projects and three planning projects. The committee will also review contract awards for OC ACCESS eligibility services, vanpool services, and a change order for the OC Streetcar project. Public participation is via email or audio streaming due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve $9,043,613 for six Project V capital/operating circulator projects plus $177,900 for three planning projects
• Authorize $2,426,000 change order for utility conflicts on OC Streetcar construction (Agreement C-7-1904)
• Select Medical Transportation Management, Inc. for OC ACCESS eligibility services ($3,062,866, 3-year term)
• Select AVR Vanpool, Enterprise, and Green Commuter for vanpool services (aggregate $12,923,121)
• Accept $468,298 grant for 2019/2020 Orange County Fair Express Bus Service

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a financial update and discuss revised budget assumptions for fiscal year 2020-21. It will also consider temporary measures for the 91 Express Lanes, including waiving monthly account fees and modifying toll policy due to pandemic-related traffic declines. Consent items include investment audits and budget status reports.

• Temporary waiver of 91 Express Lanes monthly account fees for up to 90 days, contingent on Riverside County Transportation Commission approval
• Temporary modification of 91 Express Lanes Toll Policy to allow removal of automatic toll rate increases for up to 90 days
• Receive and file Internal Audit Report No. 20-509 on investments compliance for July-December 2019
• Receive and file February 2020 Investment and Debt Programs Report
• Receive and file Fiscal Year 2019-20 Second Quarter Budget Status Report

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will meet via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email. The agenda includes a COVID-19 update, an annual cyber security briefing, and authorization for the CEO to sign an updated emergency management agreement. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no closed session scheduled.

• COVID-19 update: OCTA's response and transportation implications (information item)
• Cyber Security Annual Update: training objectives from 2020 CEO Action Plan
• Authorize CEO to execute updated Orange County Operational Area Agreement (emergency coordination)
• Approval of February 3, 2020 Executive Committee minutes
• Public comments via email due by 8:30 a.m. on April 6, 2020

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider reinstating Measure M2 eligibility for Santa Ana and Stanton after audits, approve a consultant for I-5 widening support, and review guideline updates. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments by email only.

• Reinstate Santa Ana and Stanton as eligible for Measure M2 net revenues and reinitiate held payments (less audit costs).
• Approve Jacobs Project Management Co. for construction management support on I-5 widening between Alicia Parkway and El Toro Road (Agreement No. C-9-1605).
• Approve up to $331,504 for a three-year agreement with CSU Fullerton Center for Demographic Research for county demographic data.
• Approve FY 2020-21 revisions to Measure M2 Eligibility, Local Signal Synchronization, and Pavement Management Plan guidelines.
• Direct next steps for South County traffic relief: non-tolled Los Patrones extension, Ortega Highway widening, and I-5 carpool lane extension.

Legislative Committee

This meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee was cancelled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items, such as the call to order, consent calendar, and reports, with no substantive business scheduled.

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider approving $7.13 million in state Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for bus and commuter rail projects, plus several construction and service contracts for bus facilities. The agenda includes agreements for monitoring wells, HVAC replacement, asphalt paving, on-call engineering consultants, and a bus cleaning service extension. The committee will also receive updates on the OC Streetcar project and bus performance metrics.

• Approve $7,130,042 in FY 2019-20 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds and $7,111,592 in FY 2018-19 funds for bus and commuter rail projects
• Authorize $91,000 contract with Core Probe International for monitoring wells at Garden Grove Bus Base
• Authorize $254,250 contract with Golden Gate Construction for HVAC replacement at Garden Grove Bus Base maintenance building
• Authorize $210,000 contract with Onyx Paving for asphalt replacement at Fullerton Park and Ride
• Approve $359,058 amendment to extend bus cleaning and pesticide services with Corporate Image Maintenance through April 2021

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving minutes, a performance audit of the Patch Management Program, and Local Transportation Fund claims for FY 2020-21 totaling $173,872,531. It will also discuss Measure M2 maintenance-of-effort audits for Stanton and Santa Ana, and receive reports from the CEO and members.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2020-009 for Local Transportation Fund claims: $165,118,625 for public transportation, $8,753,906 for community transit services
• Direct staff to implement five recommendations from Patch Management Program audit
• Direct staff to develop recommendations on City of Stanton's Measure M2 eligibility
• Direct staff to develop recommendations on City of Santa Ana's Measure M2 eligibility
• Approve minutes of February 26, 2020 meeting

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider consent calendar items including amendments to cooperative agreements with Fountain Valley and Westminster for the I-405 Improvement Project, a supplemental change order for hazardous materials, and a new agreement with the Flood Control District for the SR-55 project. They will also discuss the FY 2020-21 budget assumptions and receive updates on the I-5/El Toro Road interchange. The meeting includes a closed session on existing litigation.

• Amendment No. 4 to Fountain Valley agreement for $282,000 (waterline design/construction) increasing total to $4,649,708
• Amendment No. 2 to Westminster agreement for $838,791 (additional city services) increasing total to $2,662,679
• Supplemental change order No. 8.3 to OC 405 Partners for $1,900,000 (hazardous materials collection/disposal)
• New cooperative agreement with Orange County Flood Control District for $175,000 (SR-55 Lane Channel reconstruction)
• Release of RFP for SR-91 improvement project plans, specs, and estimates (Acacia Street to La Palma Avenue)

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee will elect a new chair and vice chair, and will receive and file status reports and audited financial statements for the 91 Express Lanes. The committee will also hear updates on the transition to a new back-office system, 6C transponders, and corridor projects.

• Election of new chair and vice chair
• Receive and file 91 Express Lanes status reports (April–December 2019)
• Receive and file FY 2018-19 audited financial statements for OCTA and RCTC segments
• Update on Cofiroute USA back-office system transition
• Update on 6C transponder transition and eastbound county line restriping

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider several consent items, including amendments to cooperative agreements with Fountain Valley and Westminster for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project, a new agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District for the SR-55 project, and acceptance of a $93,750 grant for a disaster mitigation plan. The committee will also discuss a supplemental change order for hazardous materials disposal on the I-405 project and receive an update on the I-5/El Toro Road interchange.

• Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement C-5-3613 with Fountain Valley: $282,000 for an 8-inch waterline, increasing total to $4,649,708.
• Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement C-5-3615 with Westminster: $838,791 for additional services, increasing total to $2,662,679.
• New Cooperative Agreement C-9-1469 with Orange County Flood Control District: $175,000 for Lane Channel reconstruction support on SR-55.
• Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program: approve guideline revisions and issue FY 2020 Tier 1 call for projects.
• Accept $93,750 Hazard Mitigation Grant from Cal OES for a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider consent and regular calendar items, including contracts for construction projects, vehicle purchases, and consultant services. Key actions include approving a $3.3 million public outreach contract for the I-405 Improvement Project, a $420,000 floor restoration at the Garden Grove Bus Base, and a $274,280 purchase of transit police vehicles. The board will also receive an update on the Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan and consider amendments for the OC Streetcar project.

• Approve $3,326,544 contract with Kleinfelder Construction Services for I-405 public outreach (Item 10)
• Authorize $420,000 agreement with Golden Gate Construction for Garden Grove Bus Base floor restoration (Item 6)
• Approve $274,280 purchase of six police trucks and one hybrid SUV from Frontier Ford (Item 9)
• Approve $8,064,286 amendment to HDR Engineering for OC Streetcar project management (Item 12)
• Approve $400,000 in Measure M2 funds for downtown Santa Ana business support agreements (Item 13)

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Legislative and Communications Committee is scheduled to approve a four-year agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Services, Inc. for public communications and community outreach related to the Interstate 405 Improvement Project. The committee will also adopt policy principles regarding state legislation for free transit fares for youth and seniors, as well as federal surface transportation reauthorization. Additionally, the body will approve its 2020 meeting schedule and committee roles.

• Approve $3,326,544 agreement with Kleinfelder Construction Services, Inc. for I-405 Improvement Project outreach (May 2020–April 2024)
• Adopt principles for state legislation proposing free transit fares for youth and seniors
• Adopt principles for federal surface transportation reauthorization legislation
• Approve 2020 Legislative and Communications Committee meeting calendar
• Approve 2020 Legislative and Communications Committee Roles and Responsibilities

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss and approve its 2020 meeting dates and its roles and responsibilities, both routine administrative items. It will also receive a quarterly report on capital project delivery for highway, transit, and rail projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve 2020 Executive Committee meeting dates and time schedule (Attachment A)
• Approve 2020 Executive Committee Roles and Responsibilities (Attachment A)
• Receive and file Second Quarter FY 2019-20 Capital Action Plan and Performance Metrics Report (Oct–Dec 2019)
• Approve minutes of November 4, 2019 Executive Committee meeting

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Planning and Highways Committee will consider approving three contract change orders totaling $4,408,165 for the I-405 Improvement Project, covering a pedestrian overcrossing, extended plant establishment, and a fuel tax adjustment. The committee will also vote on consultant selections for two State Route 91 studies, a railroad bridge maintenance agreement, and amendments to freeway service patrol contracts. Other items include approving the 2020 meeting calendar, committee roles, and a Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendment for San Clemente.

• Contract change orders for I-405: $1,044,000 (Heil Avenue pedestrian overcrossing), $1,600,000 (plant establishment), $1,764,165 (SB 1 diesel tax) — total $4,408,165
• Construction and maintenance agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and Caltrans for I-405 Bolsa bridge widening, not to exceed $792,055
• Amendments to Freeway Service Patrol contracts: California Coach Towing (increase $1,182,858 to $9,601,401) and A&B Towing (increase $199,201 to $1,843,013)
• Approve Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendment for South El Camino Real in San Clemente (secondary to divided collector)
• Select Advanced Civil Technologies for SR-91 geometric/design alternatives analysis (Agreement C-9-1658)

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will receive updates on state and federal legislative matters, including the High-Speed Rail Project and the Governor's proposed budget. The committee will consider authorizing staff to engage in discussions to advocate for rail investment in Southern California. Other items include approving minutes and receiving a federal legislative status report.

• Authorize staff to engage in discussions on High-Speed Rail funding and seek Southern California rail investment
• Update on Governor's proposed FY 2020-21 state budget
• Federal legislative status report on appropriations and discretionary grants
• Approval of November 21, 2019 meeting minutes