Orange County Transportation Authority  
Board Agenda  
Monday, December 8, 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  
Accessibility  
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 Board 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.  
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Main Street, Orange, California.  
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either discussing or taking action on any non-agendized items.  
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made available to the public upon request.  
Call to Order  
Invocation  
Director Klopfenstein  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Director Tam T. Nguyen  
Closed Session  
There are no Closed Sessions scheduled.  
Special Calendar  
Orange County Transportation Authority Special Calendar Matters  
1.  
Salute to Outgoing Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors  
Overview  
Present Orange County Transportation Authority Resolution of Appreciation No. 2025-090  
to outgoing Board Member John Stephens.  
2.  
Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation for Employees of the Month  
Overview  
Present Orange County Transportation Authority resolutions of Appreciation to Chester  
Hearring, Coach Operator, Resolution No. 2025-087; Nick Wong, Maintenance, Resolution  
No. 2025-088; and Daniel Castillo, Administration, Resolution No. 2025-089 as  
Employees of the Month for December 2025.  
3.  
Proposed 2026 Board of Directors Meetings Calendar  
Andrea West/Jennifer L. Bergener  
Overview  
Presented for consideration and approval are the proposed 2026 Board of Directors and  
committee meeting calendars, detailing the dates of meetings and holidays for the year.  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve the Orange County Transportation Authority and affiliated agencies' 2026 Board  
of Directors meetings calendar.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
Orange County Local Transportation Authority Special Calendar Matters  
4.  
Metrolink Service Performance Report  
Megan Taylor/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority is a five-member joint powers authority that  
operates the 400-mile regional rail system known as Metrolink. In October 2024, Metrolink  
launched its 'Metrolink Reimagined' that aims to serve a broader market, transitioning to a  
regional rail service. The Orange County Transportation Authority is one of five member  
agencies that fund operations, rehabilitation and capital initiatives for Metrolink. The report  
will summarize one year of performance from the 'Metrolink Reimagined' service,  
initiatives, and financial sustainability measures for the Metrolink regional rail system.  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
5.  
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 25)  
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  
6.  
Approval of Minutes  
Clerk of the Board  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve the minutes of the November 24, 2025 Orange County Transportation Authority  
and affiliated agencies’ regular meeting.  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
7.  
Conflict of Interest Code and 2025 Annual Statement of Economic Interests Filing  
Clerk of the Board  
Overview  
Pursuant to the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Conflict of Interest Code,  
Members of the Board of Directors and designated positions are required to file a  
Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the list of designated positions and disclosure categories subject to the  
Orange County Transportation Authority’s Conflict of Interest Code.  
B.  
Direct the Clerk of the Board to distribute and monitor the 2025 annual Statement of  
Economic Interests - Form 700 to Members of the Board of Directors and  
designated positions, to be filed by April 1, 2026.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
8.  
91 Express Lanes Update for the Period Ending - September 30, 2025  
Kirk Avila  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority has owned and managed the operations of  
the 91 Express Lanes since January 2003. Since then, traffic volumes and toll revenues  
have fluctuated with changes in the economy and the added capacity to the State Route 91  
corridor. During the month of September 2025, trips increased by 4.5 percent, reaching  
1.86 million, on the 91 Express Lanes in Orange County. This report focuses on the  
operational and financial activities for the period ending September 30, 2025.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
9.  
405 Express Lanes Update for the Period Ending - September 30, 2025  
Kirk Avila  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority oversees the operations of the 405 Express  
Lanes, which commenced on December 1, 2023. During the month of September 2025,  
transactions increased 12.9 percent while trips grew by six percent on the 405 Express  
Lanes. This report focuses on the operational and financial activities for the period ending  
September 30, 2025  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
10.  
First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025-26 Procurement Status Report  
Pia Veesapen/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
The first quarter procurement status report summarizes the procurement activities for  
information purposes to the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.  
This report focuses on procurement activity from July 1, 2025, through September 30,  
2025, that was approved by the Board of Directors. The first quarter procurement status  
report also projects future procurement activity for the second quarter as identified in the  
fiscal year 2025-26 budget.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
Attachment D  
Attachment E  
Attachment F  
Attachment G  
11.  
Orange County Transportation Authority Investment and Debt Programs Report -  
October 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 October 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:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
12.  
Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Grant Reimbursement Status Report  
Sam Kaur/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
The Quarterly Grant Reimbursement Status Report summarizes grant activities for the  
Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors. This report focuses on activity  
for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, covering July through September 2025.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
Attachment D  
13.  
Approval of Board Member Travel  
Clerk of the Board  
Overview  
Vice Chair Jamey M. Federico, along with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)  
Chief Executive Officer, Darrell Johnson, and Government Relations staff, will travel to  
Washington, D.C., January 12-15, 2026, to meet with Orange County delegation members,  
members of Congress, Committee Staff, and senior staff within the Administration. The  
meetings will focus on OCTA legislative priorities for the 2nd Session of the 119th  
Congress, including surface transportation reauthorization.  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve the travel to Washington D.C., for Vice Chair Jamey M. Federico for the Orange  
County Transportation Authority’s federal advocacy trip.  
Attachments:  
Supplemental Information  
14.  
Competitive Grant Programs - Update and Recommendations  
Louis Zhao/Rose Casey  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority provides competitive grants to local  
jurisdictions and non-profit agencies beyond those provided through Measure M2 using  
various federal, state, and local transportation funding programs. The Orange County  
Transportation Authority also directly applies for federal, state, and local competitive grant  
programs to support Orange County Transportation Authority-led projects. Staff has  
prepared an overview and status update for local jurisdiction projects that have received  
funds, recent grant pursuits and awards for Orange County Transportation Authority  
projects, and recommendations for changes to grant terms for local jurisdiction projects.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Approve one budget modification request from the City of Brea for the OC Loop  
Brea Gap Closure Project funded through the 2019 Bicycle Corridor Improvement  
Program.  
Authorize staff to request that the Southern California Association of Governments  
make all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation Improvement  
Program.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to negotiate and execute any  
required agreements or amendments to facilitate the recommendation above and  
the execution of recent grant awards.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
Attachment D  
Attachment E  
15.  
Capital Programming Update  
Ben Ku/Rose Casey  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority uses a combination of federal, state and local  
funding sources to plan and deliver Board of Directors-approved capital improvement and  
transit projects, including those promised in the voter-approved sales tax program,  
Measure M2. As projects advance through the various stages of development, funding  
sources and amounts are updated and adjusted to reflect the most current cost estimates  
and to manage the investment of local sales tax dollars. Board of Directors’ authorization is  
requested to commit funding for current and planned projects as further described herein.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Consistent with the construction phase estimate for the Interstate 5 Yale Avenue to  
State Route 55 (Segment 2) Project, authorize the use of up to $28.877 million in  
Measure M2 funds.  
B.  
C.  
Consistent with the construction phase estimate for the State Route 57  
Orangewood Avenue to Katella Avenue Project, authorize the use of up to $14.479  
million in Measure M2 funds.  
Authorize the inclusion of $9.998 million in uncommitted future state funds to  
integrate the California Department of Transportation State Highway Operations  
and Protection Program Multi-Asset Project for the Interstate 5 Yale Avenue to State  
Route 55 (Segment 2) Project.  
D.  
Authorize staff to process all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation  
Improvement Program and amend all necessary agreements to facilitate the above  
actions.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
16.  
Acceptance of Grant Award from Department of Homeland Security Transit  
Security Grant Program  
Jason Huang/Rose Casey  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority has been awarded $431,327 in Federal  
Emergency Management Agency funding by the Department of Homeland Security through  
the Transit Security Grant Program. Recommendations for acceptance of these funds are  
presented for Board of Directors’ review and approval.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to accept the award of $431,327  
in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding from the Department of  
Homeland Security through the Transit Security Grant Program and execute  
grant-related agreements and documents with the Department of Homeland  
Security.  
B.  
Authorize staff to make all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation  
Improvement Program, as well as execute any necessary agreements to facilitate  
the recommendation above.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Orange County Transit District Consent Calendar Matters  
17.  
Same-Day Taxi Service, Internal Audit Report No. 26-503  
Jonathan Thompson/Janet Sutter  
Overview  
The Internal Audit Department of the Orange County Transportation Authority has  
completed an audit of Same-Day Taxi service. Based on the audit, program and contract  
oversight controls and invoice review controls are adequate and functioning, and Cabco  
Yellow, Inc., doing business as California Yellow Cab, complies with contract terms.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file Same-Day Taxi Service Internal Audit Report No. 26-503, as an  
information item.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
18.  
Approval to Release Request for Proposals for Detail Bus and Streetcar Cleaning  
and Pesticide Application Services  
Cliff Thorne/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority has developed a request for proposals to  
initiate a competitive procurement process to select a firm to provide detail bus and  
streetcar cleaning and pesticide application services.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the proposed evaluation criteria and weightings for Request for Proposals  
250080 to select a firm to provide detail bus and streetcar cleaning and pesticide  
application services.  
B.  
Approve the release of Request for Proposals 250080 for detail bus and streetcar  
cleaning and pesticide application services.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Orange  
Matters  
County  
Local  
Transportation  
Authority  
Consent  
Calendar  
19.  
State Route 55 Improvement Project Between Interstate 405 and Interstate 5,  
Design and Construction Management, Internal Audit Report No. 26-504  
Serena Ng/Janet Sutter  
Overview  
The Internal Audit Department has completed an audit of the design and construction  
management contracts for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between Interstate 405  
and Interstate 5. Based on the audit, oversight and invoice review controls are in place and  
operating effectively and consultants comply with their respective agreements; however,  
one recommendation was made to enhance controls over amendment processing.  
Recommendation(s)  
Direct staff to implement the recommendation provided in State Route 55 Improvement  
Project Between Interstate 405 and Interstate 5, Design and Construction Management,  
Internal Audit Report No. 26-504.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
20.  
Approval to Release Request for Proposals for Construction Management  
Support Services for the State Route 55 Improvement Project Between Interstate 5  
and State Route 91  
Jeannie Lee/James G. Beil  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority has developed a request for proposals to  
initiate a competitive procurement process to retain a consultant to provide construction  
management support services for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between  
Interstate 5 and State Route 91.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the proposed evaluation criteria and weightings for Request for Proposals  
250112 for the selection of a consultant to provide construction management  
support services for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between Interstate 5  
and State Route 91.  
B.  
Approve the release of Request for Proposals 250112 to provide construction  
management support services for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between  
Interstate 5 and State Route 91.  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
21.  
Environmental  
Mitigation  
Program  
Endowment  
Fund  
Investment  
Report  
for  
September 30, 2025  
Robert Davis/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority has developed  
a
Natural Community  
Conservation Plan/Habitat Conservation Plan, acquired conservation properties, and  
funded habitat restoration projects to mitigate the impacts of Measure M2 freeway  
programs. The California Community Foundation manages the non-wasting endowment  
required to fund the long-term management of the conservation properties. Each quarter,  
the California Community Foundation publishes a comprehensive report detailing the  
composition of the pool and its performance.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
22.  
Measure M2 Quarterly Progress Report for the Period of July 2025 through  
September 2025  
Francesca Ching/Rose Casey  
Overview  
Staff has prepared the Measure M2 Quarterly Progress Report for the first quarter of fiscal  
year 2025-26 as information for the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of  
Directors. This progress report highlights the delivery of Measure M2 projects and  
programs as promised to voters and the monitoring of external challenges. The full report  
will be available to the public via the Orange County Transportation Authority website.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
23.  
Measure M2 Environmental Mitigation Program Update  
Lesley Hill/Rose Casey  
Overview  
Measure M2 includes an Environmental Mitigation Program to deliver comprehensive  
mitigation for biological impacts of 13 freeway projects in exchange for streamlined project  
approvals from state and federal resource agencies. A summary of recent Environmental  
Mitigation Program activities is provided for informational purposes.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
Attachment D  
24.  
Comprehensive  
September 2025  
Transportation  
Funding  
Programs  
Semi-Annual  
Review  
-
Chance Groom/Rose Casey  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority recently completed the September 2025  
semi-annual review of projects funded through the Comprehensive Transportation Funding  
Programs. This process includes a review of the delivery status of Measure M2  
grant-funded projects and provides an opportunity for local jurisdictions to update project  
information and request project modifications. Staff has evaluated the requests, and the  
recommended project adjustments are presented for Board of Directors’ review and  
approval.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the requested adjustments to the Comprehensive Transportation Funding  
Programs projects.  
B.  
Approve an exception to the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs  
guidelines for Environmental Cleanup Program Tier I projects to grant additional  
timely use of funds extensions.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
25.  
2026 Technical Steering Committee Membership  
Charvalen Alacar/Rose Casey  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority Technical Advisory Committee provides  
feedback and input on Measure M2 local streets and roads-related funding programs and  
items. The Technical Advisory Committee relies on a Technical Steering Committee to  
perform an in-depth review of more complex technical items. Proposed 2026 Technical  
Steering Committee membership recommendations are presented for the Board of  
Directors’ review and approval.  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve  
the  
proposed  
2026 Technical  
Steering  
Committee  
membership  
recommendations.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Regular Calendar  
Orange  
Matters  
County  
Local  
Transportation  
Authority  
Regular  
Calendar  
26.  
Agreement for OC Streetcar Security Officer Services  
Matt Ankley/Jennifer L. Bergener  
Overview  
On July 14, 2025, the Board of Directors approved the release of a request for proposals  
to select a firm to provide security officer services on the OC Streetcar system. Board of  
Directors’ approval is requested to execute an agreement to provide these services.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the selection of Universal Protection Service LP, doing business as Allied  
Universal Security Services as the firm to provide security officer services on the  
OC Streetcar system.  
B.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No. C-5-  
3875 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Universal Protection  
Service LP, doing business as Allied Universal Security Services, in the amount of  
$2,557,661, for a two-year initial term with one, one-year option term to provide  
security officer services on the OC Streetcar system.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
27.  
Measure M2 2025 Update: Next 10 Delivery Plan  
Francesca Ching/Rose Casey  
Overview  
The Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan provides a strategic framework for delivering  
Measure M2 freeway, roadway, transit, and environmental projects. Staff has prepared the  
2025 update of the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan, which incorporates the most recent  
Measure M2 sales tax revenue forecast, current external funding assumptions, and refined  
project schedules and costs. This update outlines near-term commitments through fiscal  
year 2034-35, supports fiscal sustainability, and emphasizes the timely delivery of  
transportation benefits for the Orange County community. The draft update is presented to  
the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors for review and adoption.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Adopt the 2025 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan.  
B.  
Direct staff to continue to work with Metrolink to develop a financially sustainable  
service plan, such as establishing a target Orange County Transportation Authority  
funding level as part of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget development process.  
C.  
Direct staff to continue monitoring revenue and project cost shifts that could affect  
the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan and, if necessary, report to the Orange  
County Transportation Authority Board of Directors with changes.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Attachment C  
Attachment D  
Presentation  
28.  
Measure M2 Ten-Year Review Update  
Francesca Ching/Rose Casey  
Overview  
Ordinance No. 3 includes a provision to conduct a comprehensive review of the project  
and program elements of the Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan at least  
every ten years. The results of the first ten-year review were presented to the Board of  
Directors on October 12, 2015. Efforts for the next review, consistent with the  
Board-approved framework, are underway. An update on progress - including analyses to  
date, outreach activities, and next steps - along with an accompanying draft Action Plan is  
presented to the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.  
Recommendation(s)  
Direct staff to complete evaluation of Measure M2 program performance and proceed with  
development of an accompanying Action Plan for future Board of Directors’ consideration.  
Attachments:  
Transmittal  
Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Attachment B  
Presentation  
Discussion Items  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
Public Comments  
Chief Executive Officer's Report  
Directors’ Reports  
Adjournment  
The next regularly scheduled meeting of this Board will be held:  
9:30 a.m., on Monday, January 12, 2026  
OCTA Headquarters  
Board Room  
550 South Main Street  
Orange, California