Orange County Transportation Authority  
Board Agenda  
Monday, November 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.  
550 South Main Street, Orange, California  
Board Members  
Tam T. Nguyen, Chair  
Doug Chaffee, Vice Chair  
Valerie Amezcua  
Jon Dumitru  
Jamey Federico  
Katrina Foley  
Patrick Harper  
Michael Hennessey  
Fred Jung  
Farrah N. Khan  
Stephanie Klopfenstein  
Carlos A. Leon  
Vicente Sarmiento  
John Stephens  
Mark Tettemer  
Donald P. Wagner  
Lan Zhou, Ex-Officio  
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action.  
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Call to Order  
Invocation  
Director Stephens  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Director Amezcua  
Closed Session  
There are no Closed Sessions scheduled.  
Special Calendar  
Orange County Transportation Authority Special Calendar Matters  
1.  
Administration of the Oath of Office to New Orange County Transportation  
Authority Board of Directors  
Overview  
Oath of Office will be administered to new Board Member Carlos Leon.  
2.  
Presentation of Resolutions of Appreciation for Employees of the Month  
Overview  
Present Orange County Transportation Authority Resolutions of Appreciation Nos.  
2024-090, 2024-091, and 2024-092 to (Alicia Gonzalez) Coach Operator; (William  
Verduzco), Maintenance; (Sofia Perez), Administration, as Employees of the Month for  
November 2024.  
Consent Calendar (Items 3 through 23)  
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  
3.  
Approval of Minutes  
Clerk of the Board  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve the minutes of the November 12, 2024 Orange County Transportation Authority  
and affiliated agencies’ regular meeting.  
Attachments:  
4.  
Conflict of Interest Code and 2024 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 2024 annual Statement of  
Economic Interests - Form 700 to Members of the Board of Directors and  
designated positions, to be filed by April 1, 2025.  
Attachments:  
5.  
Update on the Loan Agreements with the Cities of Anaheim, Placentia, and the  
West Orange County Water Board  
Sam Kaur/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors authorized loan  
agreements with the cities of Anaheim, Placentia, and the West Orange County Water  
Board. This report provides the annual update on the status of each of these agreements  
as requested by the Board of Directors.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file as an information item.  
Attachments:  
6.  
Orange County Transportation Authority Investment and Debt Programs Report -  
September 2024  
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, 2024. 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:  
7.  
Orange County Employees Retirement System Early Payment for Fiscal Year  
2025-26  
Robert Davis/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
The Orange County Employees Retirement System has offered an early payment discount  
to member agencies of seven percent if they elect to prepay their contributions for fiscal  
year 2025-26. Advance payments must be received by January 15, 2025. The estimated  
savings for the Orange County Transportation Authority over the next year and a half under  
this payment option will total approximately $851,000. Board of Directors’ authorization is  
requested for the early payment option.  
Recommendation(s)  
Authorize the early payment of approximately $36.3 million by January 15, 2025, to the  
Orange County Employees Retirement System, for employer contributions for fiscal year  
2025-26.  
Attachments:  
8.  
Fiscal Year 2023-24 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 auditors  
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 2023-24. 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  
has issued an auditor’s report on internal control over financial reporting with no  
deficiencies.  
Recommendation(s)  
Receive and file the fiscal year 2023-24 audited financial statements and independent  
auditor’s report on internal controls over financial reporting as informational items.  
Attachments:  
9.  
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Renewal  
Josh Duke/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
As part of the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, a  
renewal of its existing Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is planned. Responsive quotes  
were received by four Microsoft Licensing Solutions Providers that are approved vendors  
of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement on the County of Riverside’s Master Agreement.  
Board of Directors’ approval is requested for the renewal of Orange County Transportation  
Authority’s Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the selection of Crayon Software Experts, LLC to provide the Microsoft  
Enterprise renewal license for all of the Orange County Transportation Authoritys  
Microsoft software.  
B.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No.  
C42565 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Crayon Software  
Experts, LLC, in the amount of $8,204,212, for the renewal of the Microsoft  
Enterprise Agreement for a three-year term.  
Attachments:  
10.  
Agreement for Federal Legislative Advocacy and Consulting Services  
Kristin Jacinto  
Overview  
On June 24, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the release of a request for proposals  
for federal legislative advocacy and consulting services to begin when the present term for  
these services expires on December 31, 2024. An evaluation team comprised of staff and  
members of the Board of Directors has reviewed the proposals.  
Board of Directors’  
approval is requested to select a firm to provide federal legislative advocacy and  
consulting services for the two-year period beginning January 1, 2025.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the selection of Potomac Partners DC to provide federal legislative  
advocacy and consulting services.  
B.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No. C-4-  
2285 with Potomac Partners DC, in the amount of $540,000, for the period of  
January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, with two, two-year option terms, to perform  
federal legislative advocacy and consulting services.  
Attachments:  
11.  
Status Report of State Legislation Enacted in 2024  
Clara Brotcke/Kristin Jacinto  
Overview  
At the conclusion of the 2024 state legislative session, 1017 bills were signed into law by  
Governor Newsom and chaptered by the Secretary of State, while 189 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:  
12.  
Final 2025-26 State and Federal Legislative Platforms  
Alexis Carter/Kristin Jacinto  
Overview  
At the beginning of each legislative session, staff conducts a comprehensive review of the  
Orange County Transportation Authority’s State and Federal Legislative Platforms to  
ensure updates are provided 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)  
A.  
Adopt the revised 2025-26 State and Federal Legislative Platforms.  
B.  
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.  
Acceptance of Grant Award from Department of the Homeland Security Transit  
Security Grant Program  
Jason Huang/Kia Mortazavi  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority has been awarded $116,600 in Federal  
Emergency Management Agency funding awarded 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 $116,600  
in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding awarded by 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:  
14.  
Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Corrective Action Plans  
Jason Huang/Kia Mortazavi  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority receives California Department of  
Transportation Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funding via formula to support  
expanded or new transit operations and capital projects that reduce greenhouse gas  
emissions, improve mobility, and prioritize disadvantaged communities. Funds may be  
transferred from a prior year to support ongoing projects with approval from the  
implementing agency’s governing body and approval by the California Department of  
Transportation. Recommendations to utilize prior year funding for this program are  
presented for Board of Directors’ review and approval.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve Resolution 2024-084 to authorize the use of prior year Low Carbon Transit  
Operations Program funds and interest earnings estimated at $3,736,809 for the  
Youth Ride Free Program and for new or expanded OC Bus Rapid services  
(recognized as Bravo! 553 Bus Service Operating Subsidy in the funding program).  
B.  
Authorize staff to make all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation  
Improvement Program as well as negotiate and execute any necessary agreements  
with regional, state, or federal agencies to facilitate the recommendation above.  
Attachments:  
15.  
Draft Orange County Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan  
Kevin Khouri/Kia Mortazavi  
Overview  
The Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan identifies strategies to address  
unmet needs and enhance mobility for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and  
low-income residents in Orange County. This plan is a prerequisite for securing Federal  
Transit Administration Section 5310 Program funding. Staff has updated the Human  
Services Transportation Coordinated Plan, and Board of Directors’ approval is requested  
to finalize the draft plan.  
Recommendation(s)  
Direct staff to finalize the Draft Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan.  
Attachments:  
16.  
Funding Recommendations for the 2024 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and  
Individuals with Disabilities Program  
Louis Zhao/Kia Mortazavi  
Overview  
On May 28, 2024, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors released  
the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program call for  
projects for 2024. Evaluation of the 33 grant applications received for capital and  
operating assistance is complete, and program funding recommendations are presented  
for Board of Directors’ review and approval.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Approve the award of $8,623,864 million in local funding to 22 applications  
submitted for consideration of funding through the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors  
and Individuals with Disabilities Program.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute cooperative  
agreements with awarded applicants to receive funding through the Enhanced  
Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program.  
Authorize staff to utilize the contingency list for capital applications if an awarded  
capital project is cancelled and direct unused program funding to support OC  
ACCESS service.  
Attachments:  
Orange County Transit District Consent Calendar Matters  
17.  
Approval to Release Invitation for Bids for Replacement of Mechanical Units at the  
Santa Ana Bus Base  
George Olivo/James G. Beil  
Overview  
Mechanical units, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning units, heating and  
ventilation make-up air units, exhausts fan units, and bus vacuum units at the Santa Ana  
Bus Base require replacement to maintain quality of the work environment, bus  
maintenance operations, and overall state of good repair compliance. In accordance with  
the Orange County Transportation Authority's procurement policies and procedures, Board  
of Directors’ approval is requested to release the invitation for bids.  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve the release of Invitation for Bids 4-2550 for the replacement of mechanical units at  
the Santa Ana Bus Base.  
Attachments:  
18.  
Integration of the Conduent OrbCAD Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle  
Location System with the L3Harris Technologies, Inc. Symphony Dispatch  
Consoles  
Josh Duke/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
Board of Directors’ authorization is requested for the purchase of services to integrate the  
Conduent OrbCAD Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location system with the  
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.’s Symphony dispatch console.  
Recommendation(s)  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute sole source Agreement No.  
C-4-2429 between  
the  
Orange  
County  
Transportation  
Authority  
and  
L3Harris  
Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $761,000 for the integration of the Conduent OrbCAD  
Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location system with the L3Harris  
Symphony dispatch console.  
Attachments:  
19.  
Agreement for Payment Processing Services to Support the OC Bus Fare  
Collection Systems  
Isaac Herrera/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority is in the process of implementing a modern  
fare collection system for OC Bus service through the Rider Validation System. To ensure  
seamless operation and an enhanced payment experience, the Orange County  
Transportation Authority is seeking to secure payment processing services that will support  
the Rider Validation System across multiple sales channels, including ticket office  
terminals, mobile sales devices, mobile applications, and institutional website portals.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the selection of Elavon Inc., as the firm to provide payment processing  
services for the fare collection system for the Orange County Transportation  
Authority’s fixed-route bus system.  
B.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No.  
C42563 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Elavon, Inc., in  
the amount of $617,728, for a two-and-a- half-year initial term with two, two-year  
option-terms to provide payment processing services for the fare collection system  
for the Orange County Transportation Authority’s fixed-route bus system.  
Attachments:  
20.  
Agreement for the Replacement of Fareboxes and Related Fare Collection  
Equipment  
Isaac Herrera/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
On April 22, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the release of a request for proposals  
to select a firm for the development and implementation of replacement fareboxes and  
related fare collection equipment for the fixed-route bus system. Board of Directors’  
approval is requested to execute an agreement for the replacement fareboxes and related  
fare collection equipment for the Orange County Transportation Authoritys fixed-route bus  
system.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the selection of LECIP Inc. as the firm to develop and implement  
replacement fareboxes and related fare collection equipment for the Orange County  
Transportation Authority’s fixed-route bus system.  
B.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Agreement No. C-4-  
2110 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and LECIP Inc., in the  
amount of $12,287,429, for a six-and-a-half-year initial term with one, five-year  
option-term for the development and implementation of replacement fareboxes and  
related fare collection equipment for the Orange County Transportation Authoritys  
fixed-route bus system.  
Attachments:  
21.  
Amendment to the Agreement for Contracted Fixed-Route Bus Services  
Damon Blythe/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
On March 13, 2023, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors  
approved an agreement with Keolis Transit Services, LLC to provide the management,  
operation, and maintenance of contracted fixed-route bus services. An amendment is  
necessary to address service-related elements including reimbursement of additional  
maintenance costs, a maintenance software system with support equipment and labor, and  
to revise certain performance standards within the agreement.  
Recommendation(s)  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 3 to  
Agreement C-2-2578 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and Keolis  
Transit Services, LLC, in the amount of $2,217,968, to allow reimbursement of additional  
maintenance costs, a maintenance software system with support equipment and labor,  
and to revise certain performance standards within the agreement.  
Attachments:  
22.  
Award the Purchase of Battery-Electric Bus Chargers  
Cliff Thorne/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
On March 25, 2024, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors  
approved the release of an invitation for bids to procure battery chargers for 40-foot  
battery-electric buses. Bids from qualified firms were received and Board of Directors’  
approval is requested to award an agreement for the purchase of battery-electric bus  
chargers to support new battery-electric buses.  
Recommendation(s)  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No.  
C-3-3067 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and OneSource  
Distributors, LLC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of $2,194,794,  
for up to 11 battery chargers for 40-foot battery-electric buses.  
Attachments:  
23.  
Approval to Release Invitation for Bids for Lease and Full Service of Bus Tires  
Dayle Withers/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority uses a contractor for tire leasing and tire  
service at all operating bus bases, including contractor-operated bases for all revenue  
vehicles. The current agreement for these services will expire on April 30, 2025. Staff is  
requesting Board of Directors’ approval to release an invitation for bids for lease and full  
service of bus tires for a five-year term.  
Recommendation(s)  
Approve the release of Invitation for Bids 4-2552, for the lease and full-service of bus tires.  
Attachments:  
Regular Calendar  
Orange County Transit District Regular Calendar Matters  
24.  
Amendment to Fare Policy  
Isaac Herrera/Andrew Oftelie  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority is modernizing its fare collection system, with  
the new Rider Validation System anticipated to be implemented in summer 2025. The  
new system will enhance customer convenience, improve fare validation, and provide  
greater flexibility for introducing new fare products. Staff is recommending amendments to  
the existing fare policy to incorporate daily and monthly fare caps as well as a free transfer  
period. The recommended changes promote fare equity and streamline payment options  
for riders.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the implementation of daily and monthly fare caps at the current cost of  
passes, which is $5 for the day pass and $69 for the monthly pass.  
B.  
C.  
Approve the implementation of a free two-hour transfer period.  
Approve Orange County Transportation Authority’s Schedule of Tariffs dated July 9,  
2025.  
Attachments:  
25.  
Award the Purchase of Zero-Emission Buses  
Cliff Thorne/Johnny Dunning, Jr.  
Overview  
The California Air Resources Board passed the Innovative Clean Transit Rule in 2018  
requiring transit agencies to transition their bus fleets to 100 percent zero-emission buses  
by the year 2040. The Orange County Transportation Authority intends to replace 50  
compressed natural gas buses from the current fleet that have met their useful life with ten  
battery-electric buses and 40 fuel-cell electric buses. Quotes were requested from a  
qualified firm under the California Statewide Contract for Zero-Emission Transit Buses  
issued by the State of California’s Department of General Services. Board of Directors’  
approval is requested to award an agreement for the purchase of these vehicles.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Approve the selection of New Flyer of America Inc. as the firm to provide 40 fuel-cell  
electric buses intended to replace 40 compressed natural gas buses that have  
exceeded their useful life.  
B.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No.  
C-3-3021 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and New Flyer of  
America Inc., in the amount of $63,594,512 for the purchase of up to 40, 40-foot  
fuel-cell electric buses.  
C.  
D.  
Approve the selection of New Flyer of America Inc. as the firm to provide ten  
battery-electric buses intended to replace ten compressed natural gas buses that  
have exceeded their useful life.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No.  
C-3-3022 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and New Flyer of  
America Inc., in the amount of $13,870,388, for the purchase of up to ten, 40-foot  
battery-electric buses.  
Attachments:  
Orange County Transportation Authority Regular Calendar Matters  
26.  
Excess Liability Insurance Renewal  
Greg Bych/Maggie McJilton  
Overview  
The Orange County Transportation Authority procured excess liability insurance  
continuously from 1991 through 2020. Beginning in December 2020, the Orange County  
Transportation Authority became fully self-insured and has maintained that self-insurance  
since then.  
Recommendation(s)  
A.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to establish a $10 million self-insured retention  
for excess liability claims.  
B.  
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute Purchase Order No.  
A59005, in the amount not to exceed $960,000, to Marsh Risk and Insurance  
Services, Inc., to purchase a $5 million excess liability insurance policy on behalf of  
the Orange County Transportation Authority for the policy period of November 1,  
2024 to October 31, 2025.  
Attachments:  
Discussion Items  
27.  
OC Bus Riders Safety Perception Survey  
Ryan Maloney/Maggie McJilton  
Overview  
Staff will present a summary of research conducted through an onboard survey and focus  
groups with OC Bus riders to gather their perceptions of safety, both while riding the bus  
and waiting at bus stops. This effort is required by SB 434 (Chapter 396, Statutes of  
2023).  
Attachments:  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
Public Comments  
Chief Executive Officer's Report  
Directors’ Reports  
Adjournment  
The next regularly scheduled meeting of this Board will be held:  
9:00 a.m., on Monday, December 9, 2024  
OCTA Headquarters  
Board Room  
550 South Main Street  
Orange, California