Sergio M. Vidal

The committee reviewed personnel and operational matters, specifically focusing on employee total compensation for the upcoming fiscal year. Key discussions included health benefit contributions and market research, adjustments to salary ranges based on Consumer Price Index data, and the review of the organizational chart. The committee also discussed an employment agreement for the Executive Director during a closed session.

The committee reviewed and recommended actions for various financial and administrative matters, including the Single Signature Authority report, quarterly sales tax analysis, and monthly investment reports. Discussions also covered the Fiscal Year 2025/26 mid-year revenue projections and budget adjustments, as well as revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2026/27. Furthermore, the committee addressed an amendment to the audit services agreement, the financial resolution for the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, a state and federal legislative update, and conducted the election of committee officers.

The committee meeting focused on the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project Southern Extension, specifically discussing the award of the Progressive Design-Build Phase 1 agreement, toll system design support change orders, and approval of memorandums of understanding with the cities of Corona and Lake Elsinore. Additionally, the committee addressed the award of a construction management agreement for the Santa Ana River Trail 2 Project, the renaming of the State Route 79 Realignment Project, and received an executive director report regarding the I-15 SMART Freeway Project.

The board discussed key infrastructure and financial items including the Monthly Investment Report, Fiscal Year 2024/25 audit results, and state/federal legislative updates. Significant project actions included agreements with Caltrans for state-funded transit and rail programs, an amendment for regional 511 traveler information services, and joining a joint powers authority for cyber security insurance. The board received updates on mobility services and transportation demand management modernization contracts. A major portion of the workshop was dedicated to the Measure A revenue and project funding update, public opinion survey results regarding potential transportation ballot measures, and strategic master planning for State Route 91 improvements, including the Third Express Lane and 15/91 Express Transit Connector. Additionally, the commission reviewed a proposed procedure for implementing partner agency projects.

The Commission discussed several key items, including the adoption of the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program financial resolution, amendments to audit service agreements, and specialized transit award recommendations. Additionally, the Commission reviewed mid-year revenue projections, revenue and expenditure adjustments, and revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year. Major project actions included awarding a consultant agreement for the I-10/SR-79 Interchange improvement project and receiving updates on state and federal legislative matters and the SMART Freeway project.