Orange County Transportation Authority

The Board meeting included the recognition of the APTA Roadeo team and Employees of the Month. Key actions included approving audit service agreements, restructuring the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, providing additional funding for the Katella Avenue Smart Street Project, supporting project applications for the Proposition 1B Highway Railroad Crossing Safety Account, updating the Technical Steering Committee membership, and approving transit promotional fare marketing programs. The Board also reviewed the Fiscal Year 2008-09 proposed budget for the Southern California Regional Rail Authority and authorized an amendment to the agreement for rideshare support services, along with various other service and procurement agreements.

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as the consideration of a public member appointment and a public hearing regarding the federal fiscal year 2008-09 Section 5307 Program of Projects. Discussions covered potential systemwide fare adjustments, the adoption of resolutions of necessity for the acquisition of property interests for the Metrolink Service Expansion Program, and updates on the internal audit plan and various contract compliance reviews. The board also addressed state and federal legislative platforms, grant acceptance for a compressed natural gas fueling station, agreements for on-call right-of-way services, the use of Proposition 1B transit funds, and the approval of financial advisory services. Furthermore, the meeting involved the review of 91 Express Lanes financing documents, discussions on budget amendments due to economic conditions, and planning for the Renewed Measure M transit program.

The Board meeting included the presentation of employee resolutions of appreciation and recognition for safe driving. Key discussions focused on 2009 committee assignments, federal legislative platforms for 2009, and the fiscal year 2010 transportation appropriations project list. The Board considered consultant selections for planning and design services, amendments to existing project agreements, and the release of requests for proposals for freeway service patrol and freeway widening projects. Additionally, the Board addressed economic recovery guiding principles, measures for Metrolink station improvements, and traffic data collection contracts. A closed session was held to discuss legal matters.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items. Resolutions of appreciation were presented to several employees and a deputy. The board reviewed and accepted reports on the third-party administration of employee health benefits, investment activities, the freeway Chokepoint Program status, and the Euclid Street Signal Synchronization Pilot Project. Other business included authorizing a lease amendment for the 91 Express Lanes, adopting a master agreement for state-funded transit projects, establishing evaluation criteria for consultant procurements, receiving an update on Metrolink service expansion and budget allocations, approving a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 952, and authorizing Medicare participation for certain employees. Additionally, the board approved wireless service agreements for freeway emergency call boxes and funded street improvements in the City of Costa Mesa.

The Board of Directors held a public hearing regarding proposed bus service changes, including route modifications, the implementation of new routes, and the discontinuation of low-ridership service. The agenda featured a broad consent calendar covering operational and administrative approvals such as capital project agreements, auditing services, legislative status reports, and various cooperative agreements for senior and special needs transportation services. The Board also reviewed business items related to demographic services, electronic time tracking systems, and environmental services for freeway widening projects.