Orange County Transportation Authority

Board Agenda

Monday, July 28, 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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Call to Order

Invocation

Director Stephens

Pledge of Allegiance

Director Sarmiento

Closed Session

There are no Closed Sessions scheduled.

Special Calendar

Orange County Transportation Authority Special Calendar Matters

Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation for Employees of the Month

Overview

Present Orange County Transportation Authority resolutions of Appreciation to Khorey

Perry, Coach Operator, Resolution No. 2025-065; Juan Lopez Saldana, Maintenance,

Resolution No. 2025-066; and Maria Brennan, Administration, Resolution No. 2025-067 as

Employees of the Month for July 2025.

Adopt 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 203.83 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)

Adopt Resolution No. 2025-025 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 203.83 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.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to take any and all necessary actions in regard

to agreements with partner public agencies to address the 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.

Attachments:

Presentation

Supplemental Information

Consent Calendar (Items 3 through 11)

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 July 14, 2025 Orange County Transportation Authority and

affiliated agencies’ regular meeting.

Attachments:

Minutes

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Internal Audit Plan, Fourth Quarter Update

Janet Sutter

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors adopted the Orange

County Transportation Authority Internal Audit Department Fiscal Year 2024-25 Internal

Audit Plan on July 22, 2024. This update is for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file the fourth quarter update to the Orange County Transportation Authority

Internal Audit Department Fiscal Year 2024-25 Internal Audit Plan as an information item.

Attachments:

Orange County Transportation Authority Investment and Debt Programs Report -

May 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

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 May 31, 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:

State Legislative Status Report

Clara Brotcke/Kristin Jacinto

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority provides regular updates to the Legislative

and Communications Committee on policy issues directly impacting its overall programs,

projects, and operations. A support position is recommended related to legislation that

would expand existing prohibitions on obstructing license plates. This report also includes

an update on state budget activities and the repeal of the California Air Resources Board’s

In-Use Locomotive Regulation.

Recommendation(s)

Adopt a SUPPORT position on AB 1085 (Stefani, D-San Francisco), which would expand

the prohibition of installing, selling, or manufacturing devices that interfere with the

electronic or visual readability of license plates, including on toll facilities.

Attachments:

Federal Legislative Status Report

Alexis Carter/Kristin Jacinto

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority regularly updates the Legislative and

Communications Committee on policy and regulatory issues directly impacting the

agency’s programs, projects, and operations.

This report includes an update on the

approval of the budget reconciliation bill, a summary of a letter from Orange County elected

officials related to restoring the formula suballocation process for the State Transportation

Block Grant program and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program, and an

overview on a report submitted to Congress examining commuter rail in the United States

post-pandemic. Additionally, a summary of two letters from United States Transportation

Secretary Sean Duffy to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and

the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation(s)

Receive and file as an information item.

Attachments:

Agreements for Health Insurance Services

Bea Maselli/Maggie McJilton

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Authority currently maintains agreements with various

companies to provide medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment,

disability, and supplemental life plans for administrative employees, Board Members, and

employees represented by the Transportation Communications Union and by Teamsters

Local 952. These agreements expire on December 31, 2025. Staff is presenting

recommendations for medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment,

disability, and supplemental life insurance, as well as leave administration for the calendar

year 2026.

Recommendation(s)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 10

to Agreement No. C-5-3649 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Kaiser Permanente

Health Plan, Inc., on a cost-per-employee basis, for prepaid medical services

through December 31, 2026. The annual 2026 Kaiser Permanente Health Plan, Inc.

premium cost will vary in accordance with actual enrollment.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 10

to Agreement No. C-5-3650 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Anthem Blue Cross, on

a cost-per-employee basis, for prepaid medical services through December 31,

2026. The annual 2026 Anthem Blue Cross health maintenance organization

premium costs will vary in accordance with actual enrollment.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 10

to Agreement No. C-5-3651 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Anthem Blue Cross, on

a cost-per-employee basis, for preferred provider organization medical services

through December 31, 2026. The annual 2026 Anthem Blue Cross preferred

provider organization premium costs will vary in accordance with actual enrollment.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 10

to Agreement No. C-5-3652 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Anthem Blue Cross, on

a cost-per-employee basis, for a consumer-driven health plan through December

31, 2026. The annual 2026 Anthem Blue Cross consumer-driven health plan

premium costs and health savings account expenses will vary in accordance with

actual enrollment.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 4 to

Agreement No. C-1-3670 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and

Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Delta Dental, on

cost-per-employee basis, for preferred provider organization dental services

through December 31, 2026. The annual 2026 Delta Dental preferred provider

organization premium costs will vary in accordance with actual enrollment.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 15

to Agreement No. C-1-2995 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Delta Dental, on

cost-per-employee basis, for health maintenance

organization dental services through December 31, 2026. The annual 2026 Delta

Dental health maintenance organization premium costs will vary in accordance with

actual enrollment.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 4 to

Agreement No. C-1-3672 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and

Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Delta Dental, on

cost-per-employee basis, for health maintenance organization dental services

through December 31, 2026. The annual 2026 Delta Dental health maintenance

organization premium costs will vary in accordance with actual enrollment.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 4 to

Agreement No. C-1-3671 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and

Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Vision Service Plan, on a

cost-per-employee basis, for vision services through December 31, 2026. The

annual 2026 vision services premium costs will vary in accordance with actual

enrollment.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 9 to

Purchase Order No. C-7-1897 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Voya to provide life and

accidental death and dismemberment insurance through December 31, 2026. The

annual 2026 life and accidental death and dismemberment premium costs will vary

in accordance with actual volume in the plan.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 8 to

Purchase Order No. C-7-1898 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Voya to provide

supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance to

employees at their own expense through December 31, 2026.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 8 to

Purchase Order No. C-7-1899 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Voya to provide

short-term and long-term disability insurance through December 31, 2026. The

annual 2026 short-term and long-term disability premium costs will vary in

accordance with actual volume in the plan.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 8 to

Purchase Order No. C-7-1900 between the Orange County Transportation Authority

and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for Voya with ComPsych to

provide employee leave administration through December 31, 2026.

Attachments:

Orange County Transit District Consent Calendar Matters

Amendment to Agreement for the Ticket Vending Machine System for the OC

Streetcar

Isaac Herrera/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

On May 23, 2022, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors

approved an agreement with INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc. to develop, install, and

implement the OC Streetcar ticket vending machine system. On February 24, 2025, the

Board of Directors approved updates to the OC Streetcar project schedule and capital

systems. To align with the updated schedule and ensure the ticket vending machine

system meets the updated project scope and added functionality, a contract amendment

with INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc. is required. This amendment will adjust

deliverables, operations, and support services in accordance with the updated

implementation plan.

Recommendation(s)

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

Agreement No. C-1-3279 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and INIT

Innovations in Transportation, Inc., in the amount of $373,743, to support hosting, software,

and equipment maintenance based on the updated project schedule for the ticket vending

machine system. This will increase the maximum cumulative payment obligation to a total

contract value of $2,660,082.

Attachments:

Transmittal

Staff Report

Attachment A

10.

Consultant Selection for Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for

Improvements

Property

Orange

County

Transportation

Authority’s

Headquarters

Sean Murdock/Andrew Oftelie

Overview

On January 13, 2025, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors

authorized the release of a request for proposals for consultant services for the preparation

of plans, specifications, and estimates for improvements to the Orange County

Transportation Authority’s headquarters property. Board of Directors’ approval is

requested for the selection of a firm to perform the required services.

Recommendation(s)

Approve the selection of Stantec Architecture Inc., as the firm for preparation of

plans, specifications, and estimates for improvements to the Orange County

Transportation Authority’s headquarters property.

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

2654 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Stantec Architecture

Inc. for the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for improvements to

Orange County Transportation Authority headquarters property.

Attachments:

11.

Agreement for Paratransit and Microtransit Software

Jack Garate/Johnny Dunning, Jr.

Overview

On July 8, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the release of a request for proposals to

select a firm to provide paratransit and microtransit software. Proposals were received in

accordance with the Orange County Transportation Authority’s procurement procedures for

professional and technical services. Board of Directors’ approval is requested to execute

an agreement for this software.

Recommendation(s)

Approve the selection of Spare Labs Inc. as the firm to provide paratransit and

microtransit software.

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

3930 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Spare Labs Inc., in

the amount of $969,524, for a two-year initial term with one, five-year option term to

provide paratransit and microtransit software.

Attachments:

Regular Calendar

There are no Regular Calendar matters.