Oscar Valdez

The Board of Directors discussed several key administrative and operational matters. These included the approval of the Fiscal-Year 2026-27 operating budget and the authorization for the Executive Director to execute Amendment No. 136 regarding microwave radome and antenna replacements at specific project sites. The Board also delegated authority to the Executive Director to manage user agreement updates, including cost adjustments for ESChat services, and approved the acceptance of supplemental UASI grant funds. Additionally, the meeting featured updates on network operation status, outreach initiatives with regional public safety agencies, and preparations for major events such as the FIFA World Cup and the LA28 Olympic Games.

The committee reviewed and recommended approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget of over $30 million. Discussions included the status of Land Mobile Radio operations and maintenance, system performance after the recent wildfire season, and network usage statistics. The committee also reviewed and recommended the approval of the Operating Revenue Surplus and Shortfall Fund Distribution Policy, and approved the 2026 meeting schedule.

This document outlines a vision for a unified regional voice and data system, aiming to provide unparalleled interoperable communications for public safety responders. Its mission is to transform public safety communications by integrating voice and data technologies to enable interoperable communication in any form, using any type of device, on any frequency, and in all areas throughout the greater Los Angeles region, ensuring exceptional reliability. The plan focuses on achieving five key goals: enabling communication in any form (voice, data, video), using any type of device (mobile radios, computers, handhelds), across diverse frequency bands and networks, in any location with reliable standalone coverage, and ultimately improving situational awareness and facilitating a common operational picture for enhanced coordination among responders.

This document outlines the vision and goals for a unified regional voice and data system. The plan aims to transform public safety communications by integrating voice and data technologies to allow interoperable communication in any form, using any type of device, on any frequency, and in all areas throughout the greater Los Angeles region. Key goals include enabling communication in any form (voice, data, video, pictures, telemetry, mapping, location services), using diverse devices (mobile radios, data computers, handhelds, PCs, tablets), on various frequency bands and networks (LMR, PSBN, commercial), in any location with reliable standalone coverage, and improving situational awareness to facilitate a common operational picture among responders.

The committee discussed the performance and future interoperability needs of the network for upcoming regional events such as the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics. Key actions included recommending approval for a revised Subscriber User Agreement for entities with over 20,000 radios, which establishes new monthly cost structures per device, and recommending approval of the draft proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget. The committee also formally adopted its meeting schedule for the 2025 calendar year.