Orange County Transportation Authority

Board Agenda

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

550 South Main Street, Orange, California

Board Members

Doug Chaffee, Chair

Jamey M. Federico, Vice Chair

Valerie Amezcua

Katrina Foley

William Go

Patrick Harper

Michael Hennessey

Fred Jung

Stephanie Klopfenstein

Carlos A. Leon

Janet Nguyen

Tam T. Nguyen

Vicente Sarmiento

John Stephens

Kathy Tavoularis

Mark Tettemer

Donald P. Wagner

Lan Zhou, Ex-Officio

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appropriate on the agenda item and is not limited in any way by the notice of the recommended

action.

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Call to Order

Invocation

Director Wagner

Pledge of Allegiance

Director Hennessey

Closed Session

Overview

A Closed Session will be held as follows:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss negotiations with Teamsters

Local 952 regarding the maintenance unit. The lead negotiator for the Orange County

Transportation Authority is Maggie McJilton, Executive Director of People and Community

Engagement and Teamsters Local 952 representative.

Special Calendar

Orange County Transportation Authority Special Calendar Matters

Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation for Employees of the Month

Darrell E. Johnson

Overview

Present Orange County Transportation Authority resolutions of Appreciation to Todd

Duvall, Coach Operator, Resolution No. 2025-084; Leonardo Villanueva, Maintenance,

Resolution No. 2025-085; and Wallace Talbert, Administration, Resolution No. 2025-086

as Employees of the Month for November 2025.

Public Hearing for the 2025 Orange County Congestion Management Program

Report

Angel Garfio/Rose Casey

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority is responsible for monitoring and reporting on

the Orange County Congestion Management Program. In accordance with state law, the

2025 Orange County Congestion Management Program Report has been prepared, and

all statutory requirements have been fulfilled. A public hearing is required prior to adoption

of the Congestion Management Program Report by the Board of Directors.

Recommendation(s)

Consider comments received during the public hearing on the 2025 Orange County

Congestion Management Program Report.

Adopt the 2025 Orange County Congestion Management Program Report.

Direct staff to forward the 2025 Orange County Congestion Management Program

Report to the Southern California Association of Governments for a finding of

regional consistency.

Attachments:

Orange County Local Transportation Authority Special Calendar Matters

Adopt Resolution of Necessity for the State Route 91 Improvement Project

Between State Route 57 and State Route 55

Joe Gallardo/James G. Beil

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority is implementing the State Route 91

Improvement Project between State Route 57 and State Route 55. The project requires

acquisition of property interests from public and private parties adjacent to the existing

freeway and city streets. Currently, staff has been unable to reach or finalize an agreement

to purchase required property interests from the subject property owner. It is necessary for

the Board of Directors to adopt a resolution of necessity and commence the eminent

domain process to obtain possession of required property interests to maintain the project

delivery and construction schedules.

Recommendation

Adopt Resolution of Necessity No. 2025-083 to authorize and direct General Counsel to

prepare, commence, and prosecute a proceeding in eminent domain for the purpose of

acquiring necessary right-of-way and real property interests for the State Route 91

Improvement Project between State Route 57 and State Route 55.

Attachments:

Update on Emergency Need for Railroad Track Stabilization in the Vicinity of Mile

Post 203.83 to 204.40 and 206.00 to 206.70 on the Orange Subdivision

Jason Lee/James G. Beil

Overview

The four reinforcement areas identified in the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study adjacent to the

Orange County Transportation Authority-owned railroad right-of-way, in the vicinity of Mile

Post 203.83 to 204.40 and 206.00 to 206.70 on the Orange Subdivision, have continued

to experience coastal erosion and the hillside continues to move incrementally, posing an

imminent threat to the railroad corridor and public safety if immediate necessary actions

are not taken to mitigate the threat. Measures must be taken immediately to stabilize the

track and maintain passenger and freight rail service.

Recommendation(s)

Reaffirm Resolution No. 2025-068 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to take all

necessary actions to address the emergency need for railroad track stabilization in the

vicinity of Mile Post 203.80 to 204.40 and 206.00 to 206.70 on the Orange Subdivision,

and to return to the Board of Directors, as required, to report on the status thereof.

Attachments:

Presentation

Consent Calendar (Items 6 through 24)

All matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Board Member or

a member of the public requests separate action on a specific item.

Orange County Transportation Authority Consent Calendar Matters

Approval of Minutes

Clerk of the Board

Recommendation(s)

Approve the minutes of the October 27, 2025 Orange County Transportation Authority and

affiliated agencies’ regular meeting.

Attachments:

Minutes

Amendment to Agreement for Security Officer Services

Matt Ankley/Jennifer L. Bergener

Overview

On June 12, 2023, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors

approved an agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. to provide security officer

services, for a two-year initial term with one, one-year option term. Board of Directors’

approval is requested to amend the agreement to extend the term to continue services.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 3 to

Agreement No. C-2-2886 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc., to extend the agreement for the remaining six months of

the option term, in the amount of $1,111,370, for continued security officer services at

Orange County Transportation Authority facilities. This will increase the maximum

obligation of the agreement to a total contract value of $2,867,686.

Attachments:

Transmittal

Staff Report

Attachment A

Adopt

Resolution

2025-074 Designating

the

Orange

County

Transportation

Authority’s Applicant for Federal and State Disaster Assistance

Matt Ankley/Jennifer L. Bergener

Overview

In order to receive state and federal disaster assistance from the California Governor’s

Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the

Orange County Transportation Authority is required to adopt a resolution designating

authorized agent(s) to apply and submit for financial assistance following a declared

disaster.

Recommendation(s)

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-074 designating the Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief

Executive Officer, and the Chief Financial Officer as Orange County Transportation

Authority’s agents for executing applications for federal and/or state disaster assistance on

behalf of the Orange County Transportation Authority.

Attachments:

Orange County Transportation Authority Investment and Debt Programs Report -

September 2025

Robert Davis/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority has a comprehensive investment and debt

program to fund its immediate and long-term cash flow demands. Each month, the

Treasurer submits a report detailing investment allocation, performance, compliance,

outstanding debt balances, and credit ratings for the Orange County Transportation

Authority’s debt program. This report is for the month ending September 30, 2025. The

report has been reviewed and is consistent with the investment practices contained in the

investment policy.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

10.

Orange County Employees Retirement System Early Payment for Fiscal Year

2026-27

Robert Davis/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

The Orange County Employees Retirement System has offered an early payment discount

of seven percent to member agencies if they elect to prepay their contributions for fiscal

year 2026-27. Advance payments must be received by January 15, 2026. The estimated

savings for the Orange County Transportation Authority over the next year and a half under

this payment option will total approximately $1,141,000. Board of Directors’ authorization

is requested for the early payment option.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the early payment of approximately $38.1 million by January 15, 2026, to the

Orange County Employees Retirement System, for employer contributions for fiscal year

2026-27.

Attachments:

Transmittal

Staff Report

11.

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Audited Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's

Reports on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Rima Tan/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority is required to obtain an independent auditor’s

opinion on various financial statements and schedules. Crowe LLP, an independent

accounting firm, has completed its annual audit of the Orange County Transportation

Authority for fiscal year 2024-25. In addition, a report has been issued on the results of

additional analysis performed by Crowe LLP to assist management in determining

compliance with certain state requirements.

In connection with the annual audit of the Orange County Transportation Authority, Crowe

LLP has issued its auditor’s report on internal control over financial reporting with no

deficiency.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file the fiscal year 2024-25 audited financial statements and independent

auditor’s report on internal control over financial reporting as information items.

Attachments:

12.

Orange County Transportation Authority’s 2025-26 State and Federal Legislative

Platforms

Alexis Carter/Kristin Jacinto

Overview

Halfway through each legislative session, staff conducts a refresh of the Orange County

Transportation Authority’s State and Federal Legislative Platforms to ensure updates are

incorporated on relevant issues that are anticipated to be of discussion for the upcoming

year. The final drafts of the revised 2025-26 Orange County Transportation Authority State

and Federal Legislative Platforms are submitted for consideration and adoption by the

Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.

Recommendation(s)

Adopt the revised final draft of the 2025-26 State and Federal Legislative

Platforms.

Direct staff to distribute the adopted platforms to elected officials, advisory

committees, local governments, affected agencies, the business community, and

other interested parties.

Attachments:

13.

Status Report of State Legislation Enacted in 2025

Clara Brotcke/Kristin Jacinto

Overview

At the conclusion of the 2025 state legislative session, 794 bills were signed into law by

Governor Newsom and chaptered by the Secretary of State, while 123 bills were vetoed.

A report containing an analysis of legislation relevant to the Orange County Transportation

Authority is provided.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

Transmittal

Staff Report

Attachment A

14.

Performance Evaluation of Federal Legislative Advocate, Potomac Partners, DC

Kristin Jacinto

Overview

The firm Potomac Partners, DC provides federal legislative advocacy services for the

Orange County Transportation Authority in Washington, D.C. A staff evaluation of the

services provided this session is presented to the Board of Directors for consideration and

further comment.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file the staff evaluation of the federal advocacy services of Potomac Partners,

DC as an information item and provide any additional comments.

Attachments:

15.

Performance Evaluation of State Legislative Advocate, Topp Strategies

Kristin Jacinto

Overview

The firm Topp Strategies provides state legislative advocacy services for the Orange

County Transportation Authority. A staff evaluation of the services provided during this

legislative session is presented to the Board of Directors for consideration and further

comment.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file the staff evaluation of the state advocacy services of Topp Strategies as

an information item and provide any additional comments.

Attachments:

16.

Regional Planning Update

Gregory Nord/Rose Casey

Overview

Regular updates on regional planning matters are provided to highlight current

transportation planning issues impacting the Orange County Transportation Authority and

the Southern California region. This update focuses on two issues that have emerged

since the last report: federal transportation conformity challenges following revocation of

California’s vehicle emission waivers, and the ongoing effort to reform the state’s regional

planning framework for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

Orange County Transit District Consent Calendar Matters

17.

Radio Communications Equipment Replacement for OC ACCESS Fleet

Josh Duke/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

Board of Directors’ authorization is requested for the purchase of hardware and services

to complete the radio communications equipment replacement on the OC ACCESS

vehicle fleet.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute sole source Agreement No.

C255013 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Conduent Transport

Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $2,876,847, for the purchase of hardware and services

necessary to replace 242 Integrated Vehicle Unit 2100s with the advanced Integrated

Vehicle Unit 4000P for the Orange County Transportation Authority’s paratransit fleet.

Attachments:

Transmittal

Staff Report

Orange

Matters

County

Local

Transportation

Authority

Consent

Calendar

18.

First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Action Plan and Performance Metrics

James G. Beil

Overview

Staff has prepared the quarterly progress report on capital project delivery for the period of

July 2025 through September 2025 for review by the Orange County Transportation

Authority Board of Directors. This report highlights the Capital Action Plan for project

delivery, which is used as a performance metric to assess delivery progress on highway,

transit, and rail projects, as well as a snapshot of the planned Capital Action Plan project

delivery milestones in fiscal year 2025-26.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

19.

Agreement for the Construction of the Trabuco Rose Gully Repair Project

Josue Vaglienty/James G. Beil

Overview

On August 18, 2025, the Orange County Transportation Authority issued an invitation for

bids for construction of the Trabuco Rose Gully Repair Project, located at one of the

Orange County Transportation Authority’s environmental mitigation program properties.

Bids were received in accordance with the Orange County Transportation Authority’s

procurement procedures for public works projects. Board of Directors’ approval is

requested to execute the construction agreement.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No. C-5-4213

between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Prestige Prime Engineering, the

lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of $344,800, for construction of the

Trabuco Rose Gully Repair Project.

Attachments:

Transmittal

Staff Report

20.

Consultant Selection for Construction Management Support Services for the State

Route 91 Improvement Project Between La Palma Avenue and State Route 55

Jeannie Lee/James G. Beil

Overview

On July 14, 2025, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors

authorized the release of a request for proposals to provide construction management

support services for the State Route 91 Improvement Project between La Palma Avenue

and State Route 55. Board of Directors’ approval is requested for the selection of a firm to

perform the required services.

Recommendation(s)

Approve the selection of Jacobs Project Management Co. as the firm to provide

construction management support services for the State Route 91 Improvement

Project between La Palma Avenue and State Route 55.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No. C-5-

4158 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Jacobs Project

Management Co. to provide construction management support services for the

State Route 91 Improvement Project between La Palma Avenue and State Route

55.

Attachments:

21.

Consultant Selection for Construction Management Services for the Inland Slope

Rehabilitation Phase II Project

Jason Lee/James G. Beil

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved the construction

of the Inland Slope Rehabilitation Phase II Project as part of the Orange County

Transportation Authority Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget. On November 18, 2024, a request

for proposals was released for construction management services. Board of Directors’

approval is requested for the selection of a firm to perform the required work.

Recommendation(s)

Approve the recommended selection of Fulcrum Consultants, Inc. as the firm to

provide construction management services for the Inland Slope Rehabilitation

Phase II Project.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No. C-4-

2582 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Fulcrum

Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $624,802, to provide construction management

services for the Inland Slope Rehabilitation Phase II Project.

Attachments:

22.

Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail

Authority for the San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project

Jason Lee/James G. Beil

Overview

On April 14, 2020, the Orange County Transportation Authority entered into a cooperative

agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority for construction capital and

construction support services for the San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Board

of Directors’ approval is requested to amend the cooperative agreement to reallocate

$2,760,000 of existing contingency funds for construction support services and allocate

$1,194,039 of SB 125 (Chapter 54, Statutes of 2023) Transit Program accrued interest

funds for construction capital and construction support services.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to

Cooperative Agreement No. C-0-2540 between the Orange County Transportation

Authority and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, to reallocate

$2,760,000 in contingency funds and $1,194,039 in new funding, for construction

support services related to the San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project.

Authorize the use of up to $1,194,039 in SB 125 Transit Program accrued interest

funds for the San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project.

Authorize staff to process all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation

Improvement Program and execute or amend all necessary agreements to facilitate

the above actions.

Attachments:

23.

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

additional pavement modifications and restoration as required by the City of Santa Ana,

maintenance and storage facility electrical grounding modifications, special trackwork

bonding, emergency walkway modifications, and earthwork inefficiencies caused by

differing site conditions.

Recommendation(s)