OCTA header

Public Comments
Public comments may be submitted pursuant to the instructions noticed in the meeting agenda, which will be available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Live and Archived Audio
NEW: Listen to the live and recorded Board and Committee meetings in the "Video/Audio" column below.

 
File #: 17-555   
Type: Orange County Transportation Authority Item Status: Committee Ready - Consent
File created: 4/28/2017 In control: Legislative and Communications Committee
On agenda: 5/18/2017 Final action: 5/22/2017
Title: State Legislative Status Report
Sponsors: Kristin Essner, Lance M. Larson
Attachments: 1. Transmittal, 2. Staff Report, 3. Attachment A, 4. Attachment B, 5. Attachment C, 6. Attachment D, 7. Attachment E

Title

State Legislative Status Report

 

Overview

An oppose position is recommended on one bill related to the required use of zero- and near-zero emission technology in public fleets.  A support if amended position is recommended on a bill related to a task force on permit streamlining. A support position is recommended on legislation seeking the expansion of public-private partnership authority. An update is provided on a bill related to safety considerations in public transit bus procurements.

 

Recommendation(s)

A.                     Adopt an OPPOSE position on AB 302 (Gipson, D-Carson), which will create requirements for the use of zero- and near-emission technology in public fleets within the south coast air basin.

 

B.                     Adopt a SUPPORT IF AMENDED position on AB 1282 (Mullin, D-San Mateo), which will create a task force to explore opportunities for permit streamlining for transportation projects.

 

C.                     Adopt a SUPPORT position on AB 1454 (Bloom, D-Santa Monica) and SB 768 (Allen, D-Santa Monica), which seeks to expand the use of public-private partnership authority for state highway projects.