Orange County Transportation Authority  
Legislative Committee Agenda  
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.  
Board Room, 550 South Main Street, Orange, California  
Committee Members  
Donald P. Wagner, Chair  
Katrina Foley, Vice Chair  
Doug Chaffee  
Fred Jung  
Janet Nguyen  
Kathy Tavoularis  
Mark Tettemer  
Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate  
in this meeting should contact the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Clerk of the  
Board's office at (714) 560-5676, no less than two business days prior to this meeting to enable  
OCTA to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.  
Agenda Descriptions  
Agenda descriptions are intended to give members of the public a general summary of items of  
business to be transacted or discussed. The posting of the recommended actions does not  
indicate what action will be taken. The Committee may take any action which it deems to be  
appropriate on the agenda item and is not limited in any way by the notice of the recommended  
action.  
Public Availability of Agenda Materials  
All documents relative to the items referenced in this agenda are available for public inspection at  
www.octa.net or through the Clerk of the Board’s office at the OCTA Headquarters, 600 South  
Main Street, Orange, California.  
Meeting Access and Public Comments on Agenda Items  
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meetings by clicking this link: https://octa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx  
In-Person Comment  
Members of the public may attend in-person and address the Board regarding any item within the  
subject matter jurisdiction of the Orange County Transportation Authority. Please complete a  
speaker’s card and submit it to the Clerk of the Board and notify the Clerk regarding the agenda  
item number on which you wish to speak. Speakers will be recognized by the Chair at the time of  
the agenda item is to be considered by the Board. Comments will be limited to three minutes. The  
Brown Act prohibits the Board from either discussing or taking action on any non-agendized  
items.  
Written Comment  
Written public comments may also be submitted by emailing them to ClerkOffice@octa.net, and  
must be sent by 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting. If you wish to comment on a specific  
agenda Item, please identify the Item number in your email. All public comments that are timely  
received will be part of the public record and distributed to the Board. Public comments will be  
made available to the public upon request.  
Call to Order  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Director Tavoularis  
Closed Session  
There are no Closed Session items scheduled.  
Special Calendar  
1.  
Conference Call with State Legislative Advocate Moira Topp  
Moira Topp/Kristin Jacinto  
Overview  
An update of legislative items in Sacramento will be provided.  
Consent Calendar (Items 2 through 4)  
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.  
2.  
Approval of Minutes  
Clerk of the Board  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve the minutes of the May 21, 2026 Legislative Committee meeting.  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
3.  
Proposed Schedule for the Orange County Transportation Authority’s 2027-28  
State and Federal Legislative Platforms  
Clara Brotcke/Kristin Jacinto  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority is beginning the process of preparing  
legislative platforms for the upcoming sessions of the California State Legislature and the  
United States Congress, beginning in 2027.  
The legislative platforms communicate  
comprehensive legislative and regulatory priorities that provide direction to staff,  
advocates, and legislative representatives in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve the preparation plan and timeline for the Orange County Transportation Authority  
State and Federal Legislative Platforms.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
4.  
Amendment to Agreement for Federal Legislative Advocacy and Consulting  
Services  
Kristin Jacinto/Pia Veesapen  
Overview  
On November 25, 2024, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors  
approved an agreement with Potomac Partners DC for federal legislative advocacy and  
consulting services for a two-year initial term, with two, two-year option terms. Staff is  
requesting approval to exercise the first option term effective January 1, 2027, through  
December 31, 2028.  
Recommendation(s)  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to  
Agreement No. C-4-2285 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and  
Potomac Partners DC to exercise the first option term of the agreement in the amount of  
$540,000, for federal legislative advocacy and consulting services through December 31,  
2028. This will increase the maximum obligation of the agreement to a total contract value  
of $1,080,000.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Regular Calendar  
5.  
Approval to Release Request for Proposals for State Legislative Advocacy and  
Consulting Services  
Kristin Jacinto/Pia Veesapen  
Overview  
Staff is requesting Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors’ approval to  
release a request for proposals for state legislative advocacy and consulting services for a  
term beginning January 1, 2027, following the expiration of the current contract on  
December 31, 2026, and coinciding with the 2027-28 legislative session. A draft request  
for proposals has been developed to initiate a competitive procurement process for these  
services.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the proposed evaluation criteria and weightings for Request for Proposals  
250342 for selection of a firm to provide state legislative advocacy and consulting  
services.  
B.  
Approve the release of Request for Proposals 250342 to select a firm to provide  
state legislative advocacy and consulting services for a two-year initial term with  
two, two-year option terms.  
C.  
Approve the evaluation committee and proposed schedule for the procurement.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
6.  
State Legislative Status Report  
Clara Brotcke/Kristin Jacinto  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority provides regular updates to the Legislative  
Committee on policy issues directly impacting its programs, projects, and operations. A  
support position is recommended on legislation that would reform and streamline the Low  
Carbon Transit Operations Program. This report also includes an update on the  
Cap-and-Invest Program, including amendments adopted by the California Air Resources  
Board, actions taken by the Legislature, and ongoing advocacy for continued investment in  
transportation programs traditionally covered by Cap-and-Invest revenues.  
Recommendation(s)  
Adopt a SUPPORT position on SB 741 (Blakespear, D-Encinitas), which would reform  
and streamline the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program by expanding flexibility for  
eligible expenditures and reducing administrative requirements.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
7.  
Federal Legislative Status Report  
Clara Brotcke/Kristin Jacinto  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority regularly updates the Legislative Committee  
on policy and regulatory issues directly impacting the agency’s programs, projects, and  
operations. This report provides an update on federal surface transportation  
reauthorization efforts, including the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-Term  
Development for America’s 250th Act and the House Transportation and Infrastructure  
Committee’s proposal to reauthorize federal surface transportation programs following the  
expiration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The report also provides an  
overview of the fiscal year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and  
ongoing efforts to address the distribution of Surface Transportation Block Grant Program  
and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funding within the Southern  
California Association of Governments’ region.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Presentation  
Discussion Items  
8.  
Public Comments  
9.  
Chief Executive Officer's Report  
Committee Members' Reports  
10.  
11.  
Adjournment  
The next regularly scheduled meeting of this Committee will be held:  
9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026  
OCTA Headquarters  
Board Room  
550 South Main Street  
Orange, California