Public Access to OCTA Board and Committee Meetings The OCTA Board meets at the OCTA Headquarters (550 S. Main St., Orange), and meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 9:30 a.m. Committee meetings dates and times can be found on the Board and Committee Calendar. Any exceptions to the date, time, or location of the meeting are shown on the Agenda Page. Public comment opportunities and requests for ADA accommodation are outlined on each agenda, which is posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. Members of the public can access Board and Committee meetings and provide live public comment at https://octa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Members of the public that wish to receive language translation or interpretation (from their own translator or interpreter) during public meetings will have a designated space in the meeting room. A document rack is available at OCTA Headquarters for members of the public to post translated versions of agendas.
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State Legislative Status Report
Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority provides regular updates to the Legislative and Communications Committee on policy issues directly impacting Orange County Transportation Authority programs, projects, and operations. The State has formed several committees to inform guidance on the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine. An update is provided regarding Orange County Transportation Authority engagement on these discussions, including advocacy efforts to prioritize the transportation sector as an essential service within state guidance. With the start of the legislative session and new vacancies existing within the Administration, information is provided on changes related to the State Legislature’s committee assignments and new appointments to the California Air Resources Board. As a follow-up to a memo sent to the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors, a verbal update will be provided on Governor Newsom’s proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 state budget.
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