Orange County Transportation Authority public meetings in 2023

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee meeting scheduled for December 21, 2023, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee is reviewing several contract change orders for the OC Streetcar project and agreements for bus base repairs. The body will also receive updates on bus ridership trends and upcoming February 2024 bus service changes.

• Six contract change orders for the OC Streetcar project with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC totaling $2,632,322
• Agreement with Falkon Construction Inc. for $841,820 for concrete repairs at Irvine Sand Canyon Bus Base and Newport Transportation Center
• Agreement with Prestige Paving Company for $214,206 for seal coat and striping at Irvine Construction Circle Bus Base
• Sole source agreement with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. for $108,543 for OC ACCESS itinerary planning software
• Proposed February 2024 bus service changes based on customer and operator feedback

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for December 13, 2023, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board

The Board will consider approving a request for proposals to hire a firm for a five-year term to oversee 91 and 405 Express Lanes roadside services. Members will also review audit reports regarding cooperative agreements and project scope changes.

• Request for Proposals 3-3010 for Express Lanes roadside services oversight (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2029)
• Internal Audit Report No. 24-502 regarding cooperative agreements with Regional Center of Orange County and My Day Counts
• Investigation into scope change for Project No. 20-HBCH-CBT-3960 (Huntington Beach Southeast Rideshare Pilot Program)
• Approval of 2024 Technical Steering Committee membership
• Interstate 405 Improvement Project update

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee is reviewing adjustments to Measure M2 grant-funded projects and the 2024 Technical Steering Committee membership. The body will also receive updates on the Interstate 405 Improvement Project and environmental mitigation efforts.

• Approval of 2024 Technical Steering Committee membership recommendations
• Adjustments to Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs projects
• Scope change reaffirmation for City of Huntington Beach’s Southeastern Ride Share Pilot
• Update on Measure M2 Environmental Mitigation Program for 13 freeway projects
• Status update on the Interstate 405 Improvement Project

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to review progress reports on transportation projects and sustainability planning. The body will consider the quarterly progress of Measure M 2 and an update to the agency's Climate Adaptation and Sustainability Plan.

• Measure M 2 Quarterly Progress Report for July 2023 through September 2023
• Orange County Transportation Authority Climate Adaptation and Sustainability Plan Update

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024 meeting schedule and review operational and financial status reports for the 91 Express Lanes. The committee will also receive updates on the State Route 91 Improvement Project between Acacia Street and Lakeview Avenue.

• Discussion of the 2024 meeting schedule
• Review of 91 Express Lanes status reports for May 2023 through August 2023
• Operational update on the 91 Express Lanes
• Updates on the State Route 91 Improvement Project between Acacia Street and Lakeview Avenue
• Approval of June 29, 2023 meeting minutes

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing internal audit reports regarding cooperative agreements and a project scope change for the Huntington Beach Southeast Rideshare Pilot Program. The body will also receive operational and financial updates on the 91 Express Lanes and various investment programs.

• Investigation into Project No. 20-HBCH-CBT-3960 (Huntington Beach Southeast Rideshare Pilot Program) regarding misrepresented facts in a scope change request
• Audit of cooperative agreements with the Regional Center of Orange County and My Day Counts
• 91 Express Lanes operational report for period ending September 30, 2023, noting 5.3 million trips
• First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023-24 Procurement Status Report
• Investment and Debt Programs Report for October 2023

Board

The Board is deciding on funding for the San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project and an early retirement system payment. They are also reviewing procurement policies and transit signal priority studies for Harbor Boulevard.

• Proposed $22,578,258 amendment for the San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project
• Authorization of approximately $34.8 million early payment to Orange County Employees Retirement System
• Contract amendment of $625,049 with Trillium USA Company LLC for hydrogen station services
• Request for Proposals for a Harbor Boulevard Pilot Innovative Transit Signal Priority Study
• Bid release for driver protection systems for up to 204 OC Bus fixed-route buses

Legislative Committee

The committee is reviewing updates to its state and federal legislative platforms for the 2023-24 session. Members will also receive performance evaluations for the agency's state and federal legislative advocates.

• Adoption of the revised 2023-24 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Performance evaluation of state legislative advocate Topp Strategies
• Performance evaluation of federal legislative advocate Potomac Partners, DC
• Status report on 890 bills signed into law and 156 vetoed in the 2023 state legislative session
• Marketing and communications update on multimodal transportation services

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing an early payment option for the Orange County Employees Retirement System to secure a discount. The committee will also review the fiscal year 2022-23 audited financial statements and an internal audit of store operations.

• Proposed early payment of approximately $34.8 million to Orange County Employees Retirement System for FY 2024-25
• Review of FY 2022-23 audited financial statements and independent auditor's reports by Crowe LLP
• Internal Audit Report No. 24-504 regarding OCTA Store Operations
• Annual update on loan agreements with the cities of Anaheim, Placentia, and the West Orange County Water Board
• FY 2023-24 first quarter grant reimbursement status report

Board

The Board will conduct a public hearing to adopt the 2023 Orange County Congestion Management Program Report. The meeting also includes several contract amendments for highway improvements and the OC Streetcar project.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2023 Orange County Congestion Management Program Report
• Three cooperative agreements with Caltrans for the I-5 Improvement Project totaling $93,786,400
• Property insurance renewal with Marsh Risk and Insurance Services, Inc. not to exceed $495,000
• Amendment for OC Streetcar spare parts and tools with Siemens Mobility, Inc. for $1,725,750
• Design service amendments for SR 91 projects with T.Y. Lin International ($968,914) and WKE, Inc. ($1,180,336)

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee is reviewing several contract amendments for the OC Streetcar project and hydrogen fueling operations. The body will also discuss updated guidelines for the 2024 Community-Based Transit Circulators Program and receive performance reports for bus and paratransit services.

• Amendment to Siemens Mobility, Inc. for OC Streetcar spare parts and tools in the amount of $1,725,750
• Amendment to Trillium USA Company LLC for hydrogen station operation and fuel delivery in the amount of $625,049
• Amendment to Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-1892 with the City of Irvine regarding Proposition 116 funds
• Approval of 2024 Project V Community-Based Transit/Circulators Program guidelines and call for projects
• Bus Operations Performance Measurements Report for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022-23

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee is considering several cooperative agreements for right-of-way and utility relocation on Interstate 5. The body is also reviewing design service amendments for State Route 91 and new monitoring and review contracts.

• Three I-5 right-of-way agreements totaling $93,786,400 between SR 73 and El Toro Road
• Use of up to $16,087,400 in Measure M2 funds for I-5 right-of-way
• SR 91 design service amendment for WKE, Inc. ($1,180,336) and T.Y. Lin International ($968,914)
• Biological preserve monitoring contract with Glenn Lukos Associates, Inc. for $500,00
• Transportation funding review contracts with Transportation Engineering and Planning, Inc. and W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc. for $474,000 each

Executive Committee

The committee is considering the 2023 update to the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan for freeway, roadway, and transit projects. Members will also discuss amendments to the Measure M2 Ordinance regarding the Taxpayer Oversight Committee's responsibilities.

• Adoption of the 2023 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan
• Proposed $50,000 agreement with Grand Jurors Association of Orange County for recruitment services through June 30, 2028
• Proposed amendment to Measure M2 Ordinance No. 3 regarding Taxpayer Oversight Committee certification
• Revisions to OCTA Procurement Policies and Procedures
• Approval of the 2024 Board of Directors meetings calendar

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review routine financial reports including the internal audit plan update, triennial review, budget status, and investment reports. They will also consider authorizing a $495,000 property insurance policy renewal with Zurich Insurance Company through Marsh Risk and Insurance Services.

• Approve September 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Receive FY 2023-24 Internal Audit Plan first quarter update
• Receive FY 2023 Triennial Review (no deficiencies found)
• Receive FY 2022-23 fourth quarter budget status report
• Authorize $495,000 property insurance renewal (Purchase Order No. A55552)

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will vote on several contracts and funding items, including an $11.6 million agreement for a new rider validation system for its fixed-route buses. The board will also consider a $15 million CHP enforcement agreement for the 405 Express Lanes, approve state funding claims, and adopt an environmental finding for the Metrolink Orange County Maintenance Facility.

• Approve $11,627,150 contract with INIT Innovations in Transportation for rider validation system
• Authorize $15,000,000, 10-year agreement with California Highway Patrol for 405 Express Lanes enforcement
• File SB 1 State of Good Repair claims totaling $6,877,180
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-057 for Mitigated Negative Declaration for Metrolink Orange County Maintenance Facility
• Award $374,592 lot sweeping contract to Superior Sweeping, Ltd.

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will meet to review and approve the updated 2023 Limited English Proficiency Plan, receive updates on federal legislative status and diversity outreach, and consider draft revisions to the agency's 2023-24 State and Federal Legislative Platforms. The agenda also includes a conference call with the state legislative advocate and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review and approve updated 2023 Limited English Proficiency Plan
• Receive federal legislative status report including FY2024 appropriations and continuing resolution
• Direct staff to integrate draft revisions to 2023-24 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Receive annual diversity outreach update
• Conference call with State Legislative Advocate Moira Topp

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee is reviewing several transit infrastructure and service items. Key discussions include environmental findings for a Metrolink maintenance facility and a contract for a new bus rider validation system.

• Approval of $11,627,150 agreement with INIT Innovations for a bus rider validation system
• Adoption of environmental findings for the Metrolink Orange County Maintenance Facility
• Approval of $374,592 contract with Superior Sweeping, Ltd. for lot sweeping services
• Quarterly update on the OC Streetcar project activities
• Update on OC Bus and OC ACCESS services

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 25, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 25, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider approving the 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program, a $222.33 million package of nine projects, and will also review an updated Measure M2 sales tax forecast and market conditions analysis. The agenda includes several contract amendments and a property surplus declaration, along with routine consent items.

• Approve 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program: 9 projects, $222.33 million (FY 2024-25 to 2028-29)
• Amendment No. 2 to Dell purchase order for Microsoft licensing: $527,744, total $3,281,993
• Declare surplus property at 14980 Goldenwest St., Westminster (APNs 096-522-02/04) for I-405 project
• Amendment No. 5 to Jacobs Project Management Co. for I-5 construction management: $3,740,000, total $12,092,394
• Authorize Crowe LLP for Measure M2 compliance audits: FY2023 limited audit up to $125,000, annual audits starting FY2024

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee will consider approving the 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program, which includes nine projects totaling $222.33 million, and authorizing staff to make necessary amendments. They will also vote on a $3.74 million contract amendment for construction management on the I-5 project, and receive updates on regional planning and the I-405 project.

• Approve 2024 State Transportation Improvement Program: 9 projects, $222.33 million (FY 2024-25 to 2028-29)
• Authorize CEO to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement C-9-1605 with Jacobs Project Management Co. for $3,740,000 (total contract value $12,092,394) for I-5 construction management support
• Approve minutes of August 31, 2023 committee meeting
• Receive and file regional planning update on SCAG's 2024-2050 RTP/SCS and CTC guidelines
• Receive and file I-405 Improvement Project update

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room at 550 South Main Street, Orange, California.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: November 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider consent calendar items including approving meeting minutes, an internal audit of investments, declaring surplus property for the I-405 project, receiving the Measure M2 sales tax forecast, and authorizing a $527,744 amendment to a Microsoft licensing purchase order. The regular calendar includes a request to expand Measure M2 compliance audits with Crowe LLP, including a $965,000 budget amendment. Public comments and reports are also scheduled.

• Declare 14980 Goldenwest Street, Westminster (APNs 096-522-02 and 096-522-04) as surplus land for I-405 project
• Authorize Amendment No. 2 to Purchase Order C13676 with Dell, Inc. for $527,744, increasing total to $3,281,993
• Approve Amendment No. 6 to Agreement C-8-1911 with Crowe LLP for FY2023 Measure M2 compliance audit, not to exceed $125,000
• Approve $965,000 budget amendment for annual Measure M2 compliance audits starting FY2024
• Receive 2023 Measure M2 sales tax forecast as information item

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider accepting a $42.566 million state grant for the State Route 91 Improvement Project from State Route 55 to Lakeview Avenue, along with several other items including a $2.6 million taxi service contract and a $11.45 million amendment for an I-5 project. The board will also review reports on the 91 Express Lanes, procurement, and investment programs, and appoint a public member to the board.

• Accept $42.566 million Trade Corridor Enhancement Program grant for SR-91 Improvement Project (Resolution 2023-037)
• Approve $2,601,143 agreement with California Yellow Cab for Same-Day Taxi service (Agreement C-3-2396)
• Authorize $11,450,000 amendment to cooperative agreement for I-5 Improvement Project between SR-73 and Oso Parkway (Agreement C-8-1960)
• Approve selection of EXP U.S. Services for construction management on I-605/Katella Avenue Interchange Project (Agreement C-3-2270)
• Release draft 2023 Congestion Management Program Report for public review with hearing set for Nov 13, 2023

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will consider approving a $2.3 million contract for on-call property maintenance, three change orders for the OC Streetcar project totaling $1.02 million, and a $2.6 million agreement for Same-Day Taxi service. The committee will also receive an update on OC Bus and OC ACCESS services and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve $2,300,000 five-year contract with Joshua Grading & Excavating, Inc. for on-call property maintenance (Agreement No. C-3-2283)
• Authorize three OC Streetcar change orders with Walsh Construction: $300,000 for tree trimming, $300,000 for traffic signal/pedestrian crossing modifications, $420,000 for Fourth Street planter lighting/irrigation/power
• Approve $2,601,143 two-year agreement with Cabco Yellow (California Yellow Cab) for Same-Day Taxi service, effective Dec 1, 2023 to Nov 30, 2025, with two-year option
• Receive and file November 2023 bus service change (phase two of Making Better Connections Study)
• Approve minutes of August 10, 2023 Transit Committee meeting

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider consent calendar items including audit reports on the Anaheim Canyon Station Improvement Project and bus advertising revenue, plus receive updates on investments, the 91 Express Lanes, and a banking presentation. No major decisions are expected; most items are routine approvals or information items.

• Internal audit of Anaheim Canyon Station Improvement Project (Report No. 23-515) with three recommendations
• Internal audit of bus advertising revenue program with Outfront Media (Report No. 23-516)
• Annual New York credit update from July 2023 meetings
• Environmental Mitigation Program Endowment Fund investment report for June 30, 2023
• 91 Express Lanes update for period ending June 30, 2023 (5.3 million trips)

Board

The September 11, 2023, meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2023.

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee will consider several funding actions, including amendments to cooperative agreements for Interstate 5 improvement projects, acceptance of a $42.566 million state grant for the SR-91 project, and a $850,000 grant for a safety education program. The committee will also select a consultant for the I-605/Katella interchange project and receive updates on the I-405 project and south Orange County projects. A draft congestion management report will be released for public review with a hearing set for November 13, 2023.

• Amendment No. 2 to I-5 (SR-73 to Oso Parkway) agreement: $11,450,000, total $154,013,000
• Amendment No. 1 to I-5 (Alicia Parkway to El Toro Road) agreement: $19,570,000, total $156,185,000
• Accept $42.566 million SB 1 Trade Corridor Enhancement grant for SR-91 (SR-55 to Lakeview Ave)
• Accept $850,000 Active Transportation Program grant for Next Safe Travels Education Program
• Select EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for construction management on I-605/Katella interchange

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider approving a $8,176,649 contract with Precision Task Group for a new enterprise human resources and payroll management system, along with several other consent calendar items including health insurance renewals, a transit advertising agreement, and an excess workers' compensation policy. The board will also take a position on state legislation regarding climate impacts on the LOSSAN rail corridor.

• Approve $8,176,649 contract with Precision Task Group for HR/payroll system (Agreement No. C-2-2580)
• Approve Vector Media for transit advertising with minimum guaranteed revenue of $10,203,675 (Agreement No. C-3-2222)
• Authorize $460,000 purchase order for excess workers' compensation insurance with Marsh Risk and Insurance Services
• Approve $496,500 contract with Wellness Solutions for fitness center staffing (Agreement No. C-2-3067)
• Adopt support position on SB 677 requiring climate considerations in LOSSAN rail corridor business plan

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving several contracts, including an $8.18 million agreement with Precision Task Group for a new enterprise human resources and payroll system, an $18 million fuel and consulting services agreement with Anew RNG for low carbon fuel programs, and a $496,500 fitness center staffing contract. The committee will also review an audit of life insurance benefits with four recommendations, and receive reports on grants, investments, and procurement. A presentation on the 91 Express Lanes refinancing is scheduled as a discussion item.

• Approve $8,176,649 contract with Precision Task Group for HR/payroll system
• Approve $18,000,000 agreement with Anew RNG for low carbon fuel programs
• Approve $496,500 fitness center staffing contract with Wellness Solutions
• Approve $460,000 excess workers' comp insurance renewal
• Receive life insurance audit report with four recommendations

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider approving funding for transit capital projects, including $6.9 million in state funds for track protection, facility upgrades, and electric chargers. They will also review grant programs, a rail feasibility study, and a track stabilization project, along with several routine items.

• Approve $6.886M in SB 1 funds for San Clemente Track Protection, battery-electric chargers, and security gates
• Approve $4M amendment for Railroad Track Stabilization at Milepost 206.8
• Award $3.37M in Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup funds for 10 projects
• Select HDR Engineering for South Coast Rail Infrastructure Feasibility Study
• Approve 2023 Complete Streets Program guidelines and call for projects

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Transit Committee will consider approving a resolution to use approximately $6.886 million in SB 1 State of Good Repair funds for fiscal year 2023-24, including projects like the San Clemente Track Protection Project and battery-electric chargers. The committee will also review the Federal Transit Administration's Program of Projects for federal fiscal year 2022-23, which includes using federal and local funds for various transit capital projects. Additionally, they will receive ridership reports for the Measure M2 Project V circulator program and an update on the OC Streetcar project.

• Approve Resolution No. 2023-038 for $6.886 million in SB 1 funds, including $2.5M for San Clemente Track Protection Project and $1.5M for battery-electric chargers at Santa Ana Base
• Approve FTA Program of Projects for FY 2022-23, including $970,200 for Replacement Locomotives and $4M in Measure M2 funds for Cyprus Shore Track Stabilization
• Reinstate $1,649,700 award to City of San Clemente for SC Rides ride-hailing service
• Direct staff to return with revised Project V guidelines for a 2024 call for projects
• Receive OC Streetcar project quarterly update (April-July 2023)

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee is reviewing funding calls for Measure M2 programs and the 2023 Complete Streets Program. The committee will approve $3,374,083 in Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program grants for ten projects. Additionally, the committee is asked to select HDR Engineering, Inc. to prepare the South Coast Rail Infrastructure Feasibility Study.

• Approve $3,374,083 in Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funding for ten projects
• Select HDR Engineering, Inc. for the South Coast Rail Infrastructure Feasibility Study
• Authorize staff to issue the 2024 annual call for projects for the Regional Capacity Program
• Approve 2023 Orange County Complete Streets Program guidelines and release call for projects
• Approve change requests from the City of Brea and the City of Santa Ana for six Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program projects

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee is meeting to review a quarterly report on capital project delivery for April-June 2023, covering highway, transit, and rail projects. The committee will also discuss the reappointment of a public board member and receive overviews on transit police services and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. The agenda includes consent items and information items, with no closed session or special calendar matters.

• Quarterly Capital Action Plan performance metrics for Q4 FY 2022-23 and planned FY 2023-24
• Direct CEO to return with reappointment of Director Michael Hennessey for a four-year term as Public Member
• Overview of Orange County Sheriff's Department Transit Police Services contract (approved July 13, 2020)
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program overview
• Approval of minutes from June 29, 2023 Executive Committee meeting

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will review the CEO's performance and compensation in closed session, then consider accepting nearly $64 million in state, federal, and regional grants for transit and resiliency projects. The board will also vote on several OC Streetcar-related contracts, including change orders and a marketing agreement, plus routine consent items like audit plans and investment reports.

• Accept $39.4M for Orange County Central Mobility Loop, $5M for Coastal Rail Corridor Relocation Study, $1.6M for Harbor Boulevard transit signal priority, and $13.29M for 11 regional projects
• Approve $800,000 contract with Pulsar Advertising for OC Streetcar ridership marketing
• Approve four OC Streetcar construction change orders totaling $1.4M with Walsh Construction
• Exercise option terms for on-call architectural/engineering services, increasing shared amount by $2M to $5M
• Approve $259,000 option term for Katz & Associates public outreach for OC Streetcar

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will consider approving a $800,000 contract with Pulsar Advertising for OC Streetcar ridership development and customer communications, and a $259,000 amendment to extend public outreach services with Katz & Associates. They will also receive a state legislative status report and hear a marketing update.

• Approve $800,000 agreement with Pulsar Advertising for OC Streetcar ridership and communications program
• Authorize $259,000 amendment to Katz & Associates for OC Streetcar public outreach, extending contract to $753,500
• Receive state legislative status report on adopted FY 2023-24 budget and trailer bills
• Approve minutes of June 15, 2023 meeting
• Update on marketing programs for OCTA multimodal services

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting scheduled for July 13, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 10, 2023, at the same location. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 10, 2023, 9:00 a.m., OCTA Headquarters, 550 South Main Street, Orange, CA

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will vote on the 405 Express Lanes Toll Policy and opening day toll rates, and will consider a cybersecurity audit report, the FY 2023-24 internal audit plan, and an amendment to CBRE's real estate brokerage agreement. The meeting also includes routine consent items and informational reports on investments and the internal audit plan.

• Approve 405 Express Lanes Toll Policy and opening day toll rates
• Direct staff to implement five recommendations from cybersecurity audit
• Approve FY 2023-24 Internal Audit Plan
• Authorize amendment to CBRE on-call real estate brokerage agreement (Agreement No. C-0-2160) through Sept 30, 2025
• Receive and file investment and debt programs report for May 2023

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee will receive and file the draft 2023 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 February–April 2023, hear updates on construction projects in Riverside County, and get an update on the recent debt refinancing for the Orange County segment of the Express Lanes. The meeting includes consent items (approval of minutes and status reports) and discussion items, with no closed session or special calendar matters.

• Draft 2023 State Route 91 Implementation Plan (information item)
• 91 Express Lanes status reports for Feb–Apr 2023 (receive and file)
• Construction update: 91 Corridor (Riverside County projects)
• OCTA 91 Express Lanes debt refinancing update
• Approval of March 30, 2023 meeting minutes

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee will consider several consent calendar items, including a $98 million cooperative agreement with Caltrans for the State Route 91 Improvement Project between SR-55 and Lakeview Avenue, and a $6 million agreement for the SR-55 Improvement Project. The committee will also review a bid award for the I-405 project, a funding agreement for I-5 improvements, and Measure M2 eligibility for local jurisdictions.

• Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2655 with Caltrans for SR-91 Improvement Project, up to $98,000,000
• Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2465 for SR-55 Improvement Project, $6,045,000
• Agreement No. C-3-2208 with M.S. Construction Management Group for I-405 property restoration, $2,489,000
• Funding Agreement No. C-3-2679 with Caltrans and City of San Clemente for I-5 Improvement Project, $750,000
• Measure M2 eligibility for 34 jurisdictions and maintenance of effort benchmark adjustments

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including a closed session to evaluate the CEO's performance and compensation, approval of prior meeting minutes, and an update on Measure M2 performance assessment action items. The committee will also receive an annual cyber security update from the Chief Information Officer. No regular calendar items are scheduled.

• Closed session to evaluate CEO Darrell E. Johnson's performance and discuss his compensation
• Approve minutes of June 5, 2023 Executive Committee meeting
• Receive and file Measure M2 Performance Assessment Report Update (covering July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021)
• Annual cyber security update presentation

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a presentation on the 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2, review an internal audit of customer information center services, and receive the third-quarter budget status report. The main action item is approving a $800,000 five-year on-call consulting contract with HNTB Corporation for the 91 Express Lanes.

• Presentation on 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 by Chapman University
• Internal audit report on Alta Resources customer information center services (Agreement No. C-0-2698)
• Fiscal Year 2022-23 Third Quarter Budget Status Report
• Approve HNTB Corporation for on-call operational and technical consulting for 91 Express Lanes, $800,000, five-year term (Agreement No. C-3-2298)

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider reaffirming an emergency resolution to protect railroad tracks from a landslide near Mile Post 204.6 on the Orange Subdivision, which has suspended rail services. The board will also conduct a lottery to fill Measure M2 Taxpayer Oversight Committee vacancies and vote on several consent calendar items, including contracts and reports.

• Reaffirm Resolution No. 2023-033 for emergency railroad track protection near Mile Post 204.6
• Conduct lottery for Measure M2 Taxpayer Oversight Committee vacancies
• Authorize $102,500 purchase order for 91 Express Lanes back-office system source code verification
• Approve $4,443,160 cooperative agreement with City of Laguna Beach for transit funding
• Release RFPs for up to 125 OC ACCESS and OC Flex replacement vehicles

Legislative Committee

The Legislative and Communications Committee will consider approving a $399,887 public outreach contract for the I-605/Katella Avenue Interchange Project, receive annual updates from two advisory committees, and adopt oppose positions on two state bills (AB 6 and AB 7) related to greenhouse gas targets and transportation planning. The committee will also hear reports on state and federal legislative status.

• Approve $399,887 agreement with Costin Public Outreach Group for I-605/Katella Avenue Interchange Project outreach
• Adopt OPPOSE position on AB 6 (greenhouse gas emission targets for transportation)
• Adopt OPPOSE position on AB 7 (state transportation planning and funding priorities)
• Receive annual updates from Citizens Advisory Committee and Accessible Transit Advisory Committee
• Receive federal legislative status report including debt ceiling deal and community project funding requests

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a presentation from UCLA Anderson Forecast on the annual 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2, which informs transportation funding. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, an internal audit recommendation, a purchase order for source code verification, and several information reports. No regular calendar items are scheduled.

• Purchase Order No. C32478 with NCC Group Escrow Associates, LLC for $102,500 for 91 Express Lanes back-office system source code verification
• Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2477 with City of Laguna Beach for up to $4,443,160 in transit funding over five fiscal years (2023-24 through 2027-28)
• Internal Audit Report No. 23-513 on lost and found operations with one recommendation to improve cash and check deposit controls
• 91 Express Lanes update for period ending March 31, 2023 (approximately 4.7 million trips)
• Investment and Debt Programs Report for April 2023 and Environmental Mitigation Program Endowment Fund Investment Report for March 31, 2023

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will hold a public hearing on its fiscal year 2023-24 budget, which includes a balanced plan and a personnel and salary resolution. The board may approve the budget at this meeting or a later one. The consent calendar includes several contracts and amendments, including a $11.4M transit police services agreement and a $1.45M amendment for 91 Express Lanes shared costs.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-24 budget and personnel/salary resolution
• Approve up to $50,750,849 for Southern California Regional Rail Authority operating subsidy
• Approve $11,396,565 amendment for Orange County Sheriff's transit police services
• Approve $1,452,388 amendment to 91 Express Lanes agreement with Riverside County
• Approve $3,294,358 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for SR-57 right-of-way services

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting scheduled for June 8, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on July 13, 2023, at the same location.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for July 13, 2023

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider consent and regular calendar items, including a $11.4 million amendment to the sheriff's transit police services agreement, reappointments to two Measure M2 committees, and a new security officer services contract. They will also discuss follow-up from the fiscal year 2023-24 budget workshop.

• Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-2330 with Orange County Sheriff's Department for $11,396,565, increasing total contract value to $44,810,826
• Reappointment of 12 members to the Measure M2 Environmental Oversight Committee for three-year terms
• Reappointment of 11 members and appointment of 3 new members to the Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Allocation Committee
• Agreement No. C-2-2886 with Inter-Con Security, Inc. for $1,092,000 for security officer services
• Measure M2 Quarterly Progress Report for January-March 2023

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving the refinancing of $71.42 million in 91 Express Lanes bonds and adopting related financing documents. The committee will also review the FY 2023-24 budget and personnel resolution ahead of a public hearing, and act on several consent items including contract amendments and purchase orders.

• Resolution No. 2023-027 authorizing up to $71.42M in Senior Lien Toll Road Revenue Refunding Bonds (91 Express Lanes), Series 2023
• Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No. C-5-3828 with Riverside County Transportation Commission for $1,452,388 in shared operational expenses
• Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-8-1679 with City of Laguna Beach for $778,530 in transit funding, increasing total to $4,569,306
• Purchase Order No. A53853 with vCloud Tech, Inc. for $376,739 for disk storage arrays
• Resolutions establishing appropriations limits: $14,628,424 (OCTA General Fund) and $2,210,761,786 (Measure M2)

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $23.6 million five-year IT staffing contract, annual investment policy renewal, and amendments to senior mobility and paratransit agreements. The board will also consider declaring the City of Cypress ineligible for Measure M2 funds due to an audit finding, and hear updates on transit coordination with Irvine and the I-5 improvement project.

• Approve $23,621,941 five-year IT staffing contract with Intratek Computer, Inc.
• Adopt FY 2023-24 Investment Policy and authorize Treasurer to manage funds
• Amend senior mobility agreements with Abrazar, Korean American Senior Association, Southland Integrated Services totaling $299,585
• Amend paratransit agreements with five agencies, including $2,080,669 for My Day Counts
• Find City of Cypress ineligible for Measure M2 funds and suspend payments until compliance

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Legislative and Communications Committee meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on June 15, 2023, at the same location.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee is meeting to consider several contract amendments and project updates. The most consequential item is an amendment to the Enterprise Asset Management system agreement with 21Tech LLC, increasing the total contract value to $5,965,037. The committee will also vote on amendments to cooperative agreements with non-profit agencies for senior mobility services and with special agencies for transportation services, plus a $3,798,000 security gates installation contract. Discussion items include an update on OC Bus and OC ACCESS services and a budget workshop follow-up.

• Amendment No. 3 to Agreement C-0-2272 with 21Tech LLC for $738,920, raising total to $5,965,037
• Senior Mobility Program funding: Abrazar Inc. ($90,497), Korean American Senior Association ($111,260), Southland Integrated Services ($97,828)
• Transportation service amendments with five agencies, including per-trip rate adjustments to $17.51 and $18.08
• Agreement C-3-2279 with Armstrong Cal Builders Inc. for $3,798,000 for security gates at Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana bus bases
• Coordination with City of Irvine on transit projects, including the Orange County Maintenance Facility

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a taxable sales forecast presentation, consider approving the April 26, 2023 meeting minutes, and review the proposed FY 2023-24 Investment Policy. The committee will also consider recommending approval of a five-year, $23,621,941 contract with Intratek Computer, Inc. for IT technical staffing, and will be available for follow-up questions from the May 8 budget workshop.

• Taxable sales forecast presentation by MuniServices
• Adopt FY 2023-24 Investment Policy and authorize Treasurer to invest funds
• Approve $23,621,941 five-year IT staffing contract with Intratek Computer, Inc.
• Approve April 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Budget workshop follow-up discussion

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board is voting to approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Local Transportation Fund claims, including $222,961,014 for the Orange County Transit District and $1,531,335 for Laguna Beach. The board will also select WSP USA Inc. for construction management on the State Route 91 Improvement Project and direct staff to finalize the Long-Range Transportation Plan. Additionally, the board will review the draft Metrolink budget and hold a workshop on the OCTA fiscal year 2023-24 budget.

• Approve Orange County Transit District FY 2023-24 Local Transportation Fund claim totaling $222,961,014
• Approve Laguna Beach Municipal Transit Lines FY 2023-24 Local Transportation Fund claim of $1,531,335
• Select WSP USA Inc. for construction management support on the State Route 91 Improvement Project between State Route 55 and Lakeview Avenue
• Exercise option term for Alliant Insurance Services health insurance brokerage agreement, increasing total contract value to $580,000
• Direct staff to finalize the Long-Range Transportation Plan for submission to the Southern California Association of Governments

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee will consider approving WSP USA Inc. for construction management support on the State Route 91 Improvement Project between State Route 55 and Lakeview Avenue, and authorize a contract. It will also review a final draft Long-Range Transportation Plan for submission to the Southern California Association of Governments, and receive updates on regional planning and the I-5 Improvement Project. Consent items include approving prior minutes and a $405,743 agreement with Cal State Fullerton for demographic research.

• Agreement No. C-3-2445 with CSU Fullerton Center for Demographic Research, not to exceed $405,743, for three years
• Selection of WSP USA Inc. for construction management support on SR-91 between SR-55 and Lakeview Avenue
• Final draft Long-Range Transportation Plan to be submitted to SCAG for 2024 RTP/SCS
• Update on I-5 Improvement Project between SR-73 and El Toro Road
• Consent calendar includes approval of April 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider finding the City of Cypress ineligible for Measure M2 revenues due to an audit finding that it lacked documentation for maintenance-of-effort spending. Recommendations include suspending payments until compliance is demonstrated, requiring supplemental investment of about $1.38 million, and authorizing contract amendments and a settlement agreement. The committee will also receive a quarterly capital project performance report and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Find City of Cypress ineligible for Measure M2 revenues
• Suspend Measure M2 payments to Cypress until compliance
• Require supplemental investment of ~$1.38 million by Cypress
• Authorize Amendment No. 5 to Contract C-8-1911 with Crowe, LLP
• Receive Q3 FY 2022-23 Capital Action Plan performance metrics

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review the proposed FY 2023-24 Metrolink budget, including OCTA's share of costs, and consider approving Local Transportation Fund claims for Laguna Beach and the Orange County Transit District. The committee will also discuss audit findings on Measure M2 funds and preview the agency's FY 2023-24 budget.

• Approve $1,531,335 Local Transportation Fund claim for Laguna Beach public transit
• Approve $222,961,014 total claim for Orange County Transit District (public and community transit)
• Exercise two-year option on Alliant Insurance Services health brokerage contract for $238,000 (total $580,000)
• Review Measure M2 agreed-upon procedures reports with observations on ineligible expenditures and reporting errors
• Preview FY 2023-24 budget workshop scheduled for May 8, 2023

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider approving $9.66 million in state Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for a hydrogen fueling station at the Garden Grove Bus Base, along with several contracts and service agreements. The board will also vote on supporting four state bills related to transit, including free youth passes and Medi-Cal reimbursement for transit. Other items include approving a $300,000 outreach contract, a $349,995 transit master plan, and various consent calendar items.

• Approve $9,664,358 for Garden Grove hydrogen fueling station (Resolution 2023-014)
• Adopt support positions on AB 610, AB 719, AB 817, SB 434
• Approve $300,000 contract with Arellano Associates for outreach services
• Approve $349,995 contract with Cambridge Systematics for Transit Vision Master Plan
• Approve $72,888 concrete repair contract at Fullerton Park-and-Ride

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee will consider approving several contracts for public outreach and consulting services, including a $300,000 agreement with Arellano Associates for planning studies outreach. The committee will also vote on adopting support positions for four state bills related to youth transit passes, Medi-Cal reimbursement for medical transportation, teleconferencing rules, and a street harassment survey. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on state and federal legislative matters.

• Approve $300,000 agreement with Arellano Associates for on-call public outreach services for planning studies
• Exercise option term for Innovative TDM Solutions rideshare calculation services at $189,380
• Exercise option term for Digital Graphics Centre graphic design services at $50,000
• Approve $349,850 agreement with Communications LAB for I-5/El Toro Road Interchange outreach
• Adopt support positions on AB 610, AB 719, AB 817, and SB 434

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider consent calendar items including approving $33.48 million in Regional Capacity Program funds and $3.66 million in Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program funds for local projects. They will also vote on amendments to design contracts for the SR-91 and I-605/Katella projects, a cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-605/Katella construction, and updates to Measure M2 guidelines. A closed session on potential litigation and discussion items on 405 Express Lanes tolling and I-5 Managed Lanes are also scheduled.

• Approve $33.48M in 2023 Regional Capacity Program funds to seven local projects
• Approve $3.66M in 2023 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program funds to three projects
• Authorize $1,193,698 amendment to WKE, Inc. for SR-91 design services (total $15,308,548)
• Authorize $381,281 amendment to Michael Baker International for I-605/Katella design (total $3,125,172)
• Authorize $27,120,000 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-605/Katella construction

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee will consider consent calendar items including a $27.12 million cooperative agreement with Caltrans for the I-605/Katella Avenue Interchange Project, amendments for design services on that project and the SR-91 improvement project, and updates to Measure M2 guidelines. They will also review funding recommendations for the 2023 Measure M2 programs and proposed amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. A discussion item will feature a Caltrans update on the I-5 Managed Lanes Project.

• Authorize $27,120,000 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for I-605/Katella Avenue Interchange construction
• Approve $381,281 amendment to Michael Baker International for I-605/Katella design services
• Approve $1,193,698 amendment to WKE, Inc. for SR-91 design services between La Palma Avenue and SR-55
• Approve $33.48 million in Regional Capacity Program and $3.66 million in Signal Synchronization Program funds
• Conditionally approve reclassifications of Associated Road in Fullerton and Red Hill Avenue in Irvine

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee meeting scheduled for April 3, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on May 1, 2023, at the same location.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee will elect a new chair and vice chair, then receive and file status reports and audited financial statements for the 91 Express Lanes. The main discussion item is a proposed amended toll policy and schedule for the Riverside County Transportation Commission segment, to take effect when the 15/91 Connector opens.

• Election of new committee chair and vice chair
• Receive and file 91 Express Lanes status reports (April 2022–January 2023)
• Receive and file OCTA FY 2021-22 audited financial statements
• Receive and file RCTC FY 2021-22 audited financial statements
• Consider amended RCTC 91 Express Lanes Toll Policy and Toll Schedule

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will vote on several contracts and policy positions, including a $300,000 agreement with Stantec for 405 Express Lanes traffic and revenue analysis, a $532,105 Oracle software license purchase, and a $1.84 million public outreach contract for the SR-91 improvement project. The board will also consider five state legislative positions and reaffirm an emergency railroad stabilization resolution. A procurement workshop is scheduled after the meeting.

• Approve Stantec Consulting Services for 405 Express Lanes traffic/revenue analysis, $300,000, 3-year term plus 1-year option
• Authorize $532,105 purchase order to Mythics, Inc. for Oracle database software licenses
• Approve $1,842,755 public outreach contract with Costin Public Outreach Group for SR-91 Improvement Project (SR-55 to SR-57)
• Reaffirm Resolution 2022-075 for emergency railroad track stabilization near Milepost 206.8 on Orange Subdivision
• Adopt legislative positions on AB 96 (oppose unless amended), AB 463, SB 381, SB 617, SB 706 (support)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider consent items including approving minutes, an internal audit recommendation, a $300,000 contract with Stantec for 405 Express Lanes traffic and revenue analysis, and a $532,105 Oracle software license purchase. A discussion item will update the board on 405 Express Lanes toll policy and rate development. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Agreement No. C-2-3003 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., $300,000, three-year initial term plus one-year option, for 405 Express Lanes traffic and revenue analysis
• Purchase Order No. A53311 with Mythics, Inc., $532,105, for additional Oracle database software licenses
• Internal Audit Report No. 23-512 on state and federal consulting contracts, one recommendation to implement
• Approval of March 8, 2023 committee minutes
• Discussion: 405 Express Lanes toll policy and toll rate development update

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider consent calendar items including a $149.84 million state grant for the OC Streetcar, a $4.6 million contract amendment for I-5 construction management, and a $760,000 amendment for SR-55 design support. The board will also receive updates on the 91 Express Lanes and emergency railroad stabilization, and approve routine items like minutes and investment reports.

• Supplemental grant award of $149.84 million for OC Streetcar from Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program
• Amendment No. 7 to HDR Construction Control Corp. for $4,617,315 for I-5 construction management (Oso Parkway to Alicia Parkway)
• Amendment No. 10 to WKE, Inc. for $760,000 for SR-55 design support during construction
• Contract change order to SoCal Removal for $114,227 for I-5 demolition services (SR-73 to Oso Parkway)
• Exercise option term for Clarity Partners budget software for $193,553

Transit Committee

The Transit Committee will consider approving a $286,286,201 contract with Keolis Transit Services for fixed-route bus operations, and multiple change orders for the OC Streetcar project. They will also receive updates on bus service changes and a state grant for the streetcar.

• Agreement No. C-2-2578 with Keolis Transit Services, LLC for $286,286,201 for four years with two two-year options
• Contract change orders for OC Streetcar totaling $4,000,000 (items A-G)
• Supplemental grant of $149.84 million from Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program for OC Streetcar
• May 2023 bus service change (information item)
• Approval of February 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will vote on consent items including approving minutes, implementing audit recommendations for the workers' compensation program, authorizing Local Transportation Fund claims totaling about $223 million, receiving the investment and debt report, and approving a $193,553 software contract amendment. They will also receive an update on the 91 Express Lanes operations for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.

• Authorize filing Local Transportation Fund claims: $211,736,396 for public transportation and $11,224,618 for community transit services
• Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement C-9-1083 with Clarity Partners, LLC for $193,553, increasing total contract value to $865,495
• Direct staff to implement four recommendations from Workers' Compensation Program Internal Audit Report No. 23-501
• Receive and file investment and debt programs report for January 2023
• Receive 91 Express Lanes update: approximately 6.4 million trips in the last quarter

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee will consider approving several contracts and amendments, including new Freeway Service Patrol agreements totaling about $48.3 million, a $4.6 million amendment for I-5 construction management, and a $760,000 amendment for SR-55 design support. The committee will also review its roles and responsibilities and approve grant program updates.

• Freeway Service Patrol contracts: California Coach Orange ($25,882,661), Finish Line Towing ($14,841,508), Orange County Motor Club ($7,592,969)
• Amendment No. 7 to HDR Construction Control Corp. for I-5 Oso to Alicia: $4,617,315 (total $16,786,082)
• Amendment No. 10 to WKE, Inc. for SR-55 design support: $760,000 (total $21,121,137)
• Contract change order to SoCal Removal for I-5 demolition: $114,227
• Approve selection of Mott MacDonald for program management consultant services (5-year term)

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will consider adopting the 2023 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, including administrative edits, performance targets, and implementation actions. They will also receive the Measure M2 quarterly progress report and preview a procurement workshop for the Board of Directors.

• Adopt 2023 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan administrative edits and performance targets
• Adopt Appendix A implementation actions for Q1 2023 through Q4 2025
• Receive Measure M2 Quarterly Progress Report for October–December 2022
• Preview of procurement workshop scheduled for March 27, 2023 Board meeting

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 also handle routine items including employee awards, consent calendar approvals, and various reports. The meeting includes a closed session on pending litigation.

• Reaffirm Resolution No. 2022-075 for emergency railroad track stabilization near Milepost 206.8
• Approve $3,130,000 increase for investment management services (total $12,125,608)
• Approve $10 million amendment to Anew Climate for Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program (total $37,560,000)
• Approve $824,000 insurance renewal for 91 Express Lanes (Purchase Order No. A53245)
• Approve release of Invitation for Bids for security gates at Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana bus bases

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving the 2023 meeting calendar, roles and responsibilities, and several financial items including a $3.13 million increase for investment management services, a $10 million contract amendment for low carbon fuel services, and a $824,000 insurance renewal for the 91 Express Lanes. They will also review the FY 2022-23 Comprehensive Business Plan and various status reports.

• Approve $3,130,000 increase for investment management services, total $12,125,608
• Authorize $10 million amendment to Anew Climate, LLC for Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program
• Authorize $824,000 insurance renewal for 91 Express Lanes with Marsh USA, Inc.
• Approve Local Transportation Fund FY 2023-24 apportionment estimates
• Approve FY 2022-23 Proposed Comprehensive Business Plan

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will vote on its 2023 meeting calendar and roles and responsibilities, and will consider several contract amendments and funding reallocations for transit projects. The agenda includes consent items for design services, warranty coverage, fueling facility operations, towing services, and capital project funding, plus a discussion item on OC Bus and OC ACCESS services.

• Approve 2023 Transit Committee meeting calendar and roles/responsibilities
• Amendment No. 7 to Stantec Architecture agreement for Transit Security and Operations Center design services, $556,702 (total $5,144,903)
• Amendment No. 6 to Init Innovations agreement for mobile ticketing validator warranty, $154,947 (total $3,205,341)
• Award CNG fueling facility operations/maintenance to Trillium, $471,600 for 3 years
• Extend towing agreements with Anaheim Fullerton Towing and Aliso Viejo Towing, $65,000 each

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee will consider several funding and contract actions, including a $23.66 million amendment to the I-5 Improvement Project cooperative agreement, a $349,950 contract for 91 Express Lanes pavement management, and escalation adjustments for Measure M2 projects. The committee will also approve its 2023 meeting schedule and roles, and receive updates on the I-405 project and environmental mitigation.

• Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement C-8-1426 with Caltrans for I-5 Improvement Project (Oso Parkway to Alicia Parkway) in amount of $23,660,000, increasing total to $196,456,000
• Agreement No. C-2-2704 with Infrastructure Management Services, LP for 91 Express Lanes pavement management services, $349,950 for five years
• Contract Change Order No. 145 to Agreement C-5-3843 with OC 405 Partners for soundwall removal on I-405 (SR-73 to I-605), $278,249
• One-time escalation adjustments for four Regional Capacity Program projects ($2,751,877) and four Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program projects ($1,599,615)
• Approve 2023 meeting calendar and roles/responsibilities for the committee

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will meet to approve its 2023 meeting calendar and roles and responsibilities, adopt a resolution designating agents for federal and state disaster assistance, and receive a quarterly report on capital project delivery. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and public comments.

• Approve 2023 Executive Committee meeting calendar
• Approve 2023 Executive Committee Roles and Responsibilities
• Adopt Resolution 2023-004 designating CEO and Deputy CEO as agents for disaster assistance applications
• Receive and file Second Quarter FY 2022-23 Capital Action Plan Performance Metrics (Sept-Dec 2022)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will vote on consent items including a $1.6 million amendment to an IT staffing contract, a new $591,600 systems support agreement, and several audit and budget reports. They will also receive an update on the $628.93 million TIFIA loan for the I-405 project. The meeting is largely routine financial oversight.

• Amendment No. 4 to Agreement C-7-1949 with Intratek Computer, Inc. for $1,606,723, increasing total contract value to $14,366,775
• New Agreement C-2-2575 with Carpe Datum for $591,600 for system manager and business analyst support services
• Fiscal Year 2021-22 Single Audit and Agreed-Upon Procedures Reports with two auditor recommendations
• Internal Audit Report No. 23-503 on employee training and educational reimbursements with two recommendations
• Update on $628.93 million TIFIA loan for I-405 Improvement Project

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board will consider adopting three resolutions of necessity to begin eminent domain proceedings for the State Route 91 Improvement Project between SR-57 and SR-55. The board will also receive updates on emergency railroad track stabilization, the OC Streetcar project, and bus performance, and will approve committee assignments and a contract amendment for schedule checking services.

• Adopt Resolutions of Necessity Nos. 2023-001, 2023-002, 2023-003 for SR-91 Improvement Project eminent domain
• Reaffirm Resolution No. 2022-075 for emergency railroad track stabilization near Milepost 206.8
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement C-8-1850 with National Data and Surveying Services (Southland Car Counters) for $164,212, increasing total to $929,353
• Approve 2023 board committee and external agency assignments
• Receive OC Streetcar project quarterly update (Oct–Dec 2022)

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative and Communications Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the same time and location. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for January 19, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for February 16, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for January 11, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 25, 2023 at the Orange County Transportation Authority Headquarters.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 25, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will meet to administer oaths to new and returning members, elect a chair and vice chair, and receive updates on the emergency railroad track stabilization near Milepost 206.8 and the zero-emission bus pilot. The board will also review the 2022 end-of-year initiatives report and approve the December 12, 2022 minutes.

• Reaffirm Resolution No. 2022-075 for emergency railroad track stabilization near Milepost 206.8 on the Orange Subdivision
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Zero-emission bus pilot update (10 hydrogen fuel-cell and 10 battery-electric buses)
• 20-year anniversary of the 91 Express Lanes purchase
• Approval of December 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for February 6, 2023, at the same location.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: February 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m., OCTA Headquarters, 550 South Main Street, Board Room - Conference Room 07

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The January 3, 2023 meeting of the Regional Planning and Highways Committee has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 6, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 6, 2023