Orange County Transportation Authority  
Transit Committee Agenda  
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.  
Board Room, 550 South Main Street, Orange, California  
SPECIAL  
Committee Members  
Fred Jung, Chair  
Vicente Sarmiento, Vice Chair  
Valerie Amezcua  
Stephanie Klopfenstein  
Carlos A. Leon  
Janet Nguyen  
Tam T. Nguyen  
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Call to Order  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Director Janet Nguyen  
Closed Session  
There are no Closed Session items scheduled.  
Special Calendar  
There are no Special Calendar matters.  
Consent Calendar (Items 1 through 6)  
All items on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Committee  
Member or a member of the public requests separate action or discussion on a specific item.  
1.  
Approval of Minutes  
Clerk of the Board  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve the minutes of the May 8, 2025, Transit Committee meeting.  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
2.  
Contract Change Orders for Construction of the OC Streetcar Project  
Jeff Mills/James G. Beil  
Overview  
On September 24, 2018, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors  
authorized Agreement No. C-7-1904 with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC, for  
construction of the OC Streetcar project. Contract change orders are required for  
modifications to cranes at the maintenance and storage facility, additional fencing to  
minimize trespassing in the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way, additional work to connect  
pumps to the appropriate systems in the maintenance and storage facility, and for  
additional work to install alternative anchorage equipment to support various systems  
housed on the roof of the maintenance and storage facility.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Contract Change  
Order No. 93.1 to Agreement No. C-7-1904 with Walsh Construction Company II,  
LLC, in the amount of $97,000, for modifications to cranes at the maintenance and  
storage facility.  
B.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Contract Change  
Order No. 175.1 to Agreement No. C-7-1904 with Walsh Construction Company II,  
LLC, in the amount of $200,000, for additional work for fencing to minimize  
trespassing in the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way.  
C.  
D.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Contract Change  
Order No. 250.1 to Agreement No. C-7-1904 with Walsh Construction Company II,  
LLC, in the amount of $50,000, for additional work to connect pumps to the  
appropriate systems in the maintenance and storage facility.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Contract Change  
Order No. 268.1 to Agreement No. C-7-1904 with Walsh Construction Company II,  
LLC, in the amount of $70,000, for additional work to install alternative anchorage  
equipment to support various systems housed on the roof of the maintenance and  
storage facility.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
3.  
Amendment  
to  
Agreement  
for  
Technical  
Consulting  
Services  
for  
a
Next-Generation Fare Collection System, OC Streetcar Ticket Vending Machines,  
and Farebox Replacement Project  
Sam Kaur/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
On May 22, 2020, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors  
approved an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. to provide technical  
consulting services for the next generation fare collection system and ticket vending  
machines for the OC Streetcar for a three-year initial term with two, one-year option terms.  
The current contract expires July 31, 2025. Board of Directors’ approval is requested to  
extend the contract term an additional two years effective August 1, 2025 through July 31,  
2027.  
Recommendation(s)  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 6 to  
Agreement No. C-0-2047 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and  
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement an additional two  
years to continue to provide support for the implementation of the Rider Validation System,  
OC Streetcar Ticket Vending Machines, and farebox replacement project at no increase in  
the maximum obligation of the agreement.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
4.  
Amendments to Agreements with Cooperative Agencies for the Provision of  
Transportation Services  
Jack Garate/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority has entered into cost-sharing arrangements  
with five cooperative agencies to assist in managing the demand and cost of the OC  
ACCESS service. The Board of Directors approved five-year cooperative agreements  
with five such agencies on June 24, 2024. These cooperative agreements are to be  
amended each year to adjust the per trip rate and the maximum obligations. Board of  
Directors’ approval is requested to amend the cooperative agreements with five  
cooperative agencies for the provision of transportation services.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to  
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2287 between the Orange County Transportation  
Authority and North County Senior Services, LLC, doing business as Acacia Adult  
Day Services, for continued services in the amount of $210,429, and to adjust the  
per trip rate to $25.75, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This will  
increase the maximum obligation of the agreement to a total contract value of  
$414,729.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to  
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2288 between the Orange County Transportation  
Authority and Alzheimer’s Family Center for continued services in the amount of  
$252,479 and to adjust the per trip rate to $25.75, effective July 1, 2025, through  
June 30, 2026. This will increase the maximum obligation of the agreement to a  
total contract value of $497,604.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to  
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2289 between the Orange County Transportation  
Authority and Community SeniorServ, doing business as Meals on Wheels Orange  
County, for continued services in the amount of $380,019, and to adjust the per trip  
rate to $25.75, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This will increase the  
maximum obligation of the agreement to a total contract value of $748,969.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to  
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2290 between the Orange County Transportation  
Authority and SoCal Senior Services, LLC, for continued services in the amount of  
$446,042 and to adjust the per trip rate to $25.75, effective July 1, 2025, through  
June 30, 2026. This will increase the maximum obligation of the agreement to a  
total contract value of $879,092.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to  
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2291 between the Orange County Transportation  
Authority and Orange County Adult Achievement Center, doing business as My Day  
Counts, for continued services in the amount of $1,702,539 and adjusting the per  
trip rate to $25.75, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This will increase  
the maximum obligation of the agreement to a total contract value of $3,336,614.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
Attachment D  
Attachment E  
5.  
Amendment to Cooperative Agreements with Non-Profit Agencies to Provide  
Senior Mobility Program Services  
Martin Browne/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
The Senior Mobility Program is designed to offer transportation alternatives to seniors in  
addition to local fixed-route and paratransit service. Three non-profit agencies participate  
in the Senior Mobility Program and receive funding from local sources other than Measure  
M2 to support their services. Amendments to the current funding agreements with these  
three agencies are required to allocate funding for fiscal year 2025-26 and ensure the  
continuation of the service.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 4 to  
Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3259 between the Orange County Transportation  
Authority and Abrazar, Inc., in the amount of $91,560 to provide funding through  
June 30, 2026.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 5 to  
Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3260 between the Orange County Transportation  
Authority and Korean American Senior Association of Orange County, in the  
amount of $112,566 to provide funding through June 30, 2026.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 4 to  
Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3261 between the Orange County Transportation  
Authority and Southland Integrated Services, Inc., in the amount of $98,976, to  
provide funding through June 30, 2026.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
Attachment D  
6.  
Amendment to Agreement for Coach Operator, Training Instructor, and Field  
Supervisor Uniforms  
Kim Tucker/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
On May 23, 2022, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors  
approved a contract with Becnel Uniforms to provide uniforms for coach operators, training  
instructors, and field supervisors as needed. The contract includes a three-year initial term  
and a two-year option term. Board of Directors’ approval is requested to exercise the  
two-year option to ensure continued uniform service.  
Recommendation(s)  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to  
Agreement No. C-1-3928 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Becnel  
Uniforms, to exercise the option term in the amount of $611,000, to continue providing  
uniform services for coach operators, training instructors, and field supervisors effective  
July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. This will increase the maximum obligation of the  
agreement to a total contract value of $1,285,468.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Regular Calendar  
7.  
Agreement for Installation of Battery Electric Bus Chargers and Electrical  
Infrastructure at the Santa Ana Bus Base  
George Olivo/James G. Beil  
Overview  
On November 25, 2024, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors  
approved the purchase of ten battery electric buses and electric bus chargers for  
deployment at the Santa Ana Bus Base. Installation of the chargers and electrical  
infrastructure is needed. An invitation for bids was released on March 10, 2025, for the  
installation of battery electric bus chargers and electrical infrastructure at the Santa Ana  
Bus Base. Bids were received in accordance with procurement procedures for public  
works projects. Board of Directors’ approval is requested to execute the agreement.  
Recommendation(s)  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No. C-5-3922  
between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Asplundh Construction, LLC, the  
lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of $2,790,147, for the installation of  
battery electric bus chargers and electrical infrastructure at the Santa Ana Bus Base.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
8.  
Replacing and Expanding Mobile Routers on OC ACCESS and OC Bus Vehicles  
and at Non-Vehicle Locations  
Josh Duke/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority utilizes mobile routers onboard the OC Bus  
and OC ACCESS fleet for real-time data connectivity, vehicle tracking, and integration with  
other onboard systems. Board of Directors’ authorization is requested for the purchase of  
hardware and services to replace and expand mobile routers on the OC ACCESS and OC  
Bus vehicles, as well as at non-vehicle locations.  
Recommendation(s)  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No.  
C54142 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and CDCE, Inc., in the  
amount of $4,207,826, for the purchase of hardware and services necessary to replace  
existing Cradlepoint IBR1100 and IBR1700 mobile routers on 509 OC Bus vehicles, 31  
non-revenue vehicles, and nine non-vehicle locations with new Cradlepoint R1900 mobile  
routers, to add 252 new Cradlepoint R1900 mobile routers on OC ACCESS vehicles, and  
to procure nine additional routers to be used as spares and for testing purposes.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
9.  
August 2025 OC Bus Service Change  
Eric Hoch/Rose Casey  
Overview  
The proposed August 2025 OC Bus service change implements changes consistent with  
the Making Better Connections final service plan. These changes will reduce wait times  
and improve overall service quality and reliability. Minor adjustments to bus schedules in  
response to customer comments and coach operator feedback are also included.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Discussion Items  
10.  
Ridership Update Discussion  
Kim Tucker/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
A brief update on transit ridership in response to recent protest activity within the service  
area.  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
11.  
Public Comments  
12.  
13.  
14.  
Chief Executive Officer's Report  
Committee Members' Reports  
Adjournment  
The next regularly scheduled meeting of this Committee will be held:  
9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025  
OCTA Headquarters  
550 South Main Street  
Orange, California