Approval of Minutes - Orange County Transportation Authority

20. (Continued)
Chair Bates stated that Director Nelson’s comments are relevant and pertinent,
and she encouraged Members to be aware of the will of the voters and requested
that General Counsel and the Chief Executive Officer meet with her and
Vice Chair Glaab to gain a fuller understanding of Project T and explore the
funding and findings. In that way, a discussion could be addressed with more
information available.
Chair Bates cautioned that it be remembered that ARTIC will be a transportation
center which will potentially serve all of Orange County.
A motion was made by Director Tait, seconded by Director Buffa, and declared
passed by those present, to record the Committee’s support for this project and that
the Board re-approve its support for the ARTIC project.
Director Bankhead voted in opposition of this motion.
21. Consultant Selections for On-Call Acquisition, Relocation Assistance, and
Property Management Services for Environmental Mitigation, Highway, Rail,
and Transit Projects
Chair Bates and Directors Nelson, Nguyen, and Tait recused themselves from
participating in the discussion on this item, as well as the vote, citing the Levine Act.
Joe Gallardo, Manager of Right-of-Way, presented this item for the Board,
explaining the details of this selection process. Mr. Gallardo referenced a recent
protest on this selection and explained the meetings to address the protestor’s
concerns; the protest ultimately was withdrawn.
A motion was made by Director Winterbottom, seconded by Director Campbell and
declared passed by those present, to authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or his
designee, to execute the following on-call agreements, in an aggregate amount not
to exceed $3,000,000, for on-call acquisition, relocation assistance, and property
management services for environmental mitigation, highway, rail, and transit
projects:
• Agreement No. C-0-1707 between the Orange County Transportation
Authority and HDR Engineering, Inc.
• Agreement No. C-0-1963 between the Orange County Transportation
Authority and Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
• Agreement No. C-0-1964 between the Orange County Transportation
Authority and Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc.
• Agreement No. C-0-1965 between the Orange County Transportation
Authority and Paragon Partners Ltd.
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