COMMISSIONERS
Aaron Meadows, Chair
Darlene Gee, Vice
Chair
Mark Armstrong
Newell Arnerich
Ron Bernal
Diane Burgis
Ken Carlson
Chris Kelley
Sue Noack
Carlyn Obringer
Rita Xavier
Timothy Haile,
Executive Director
2999 Oak Road
Suite 100
Walnut Creek
CA 94597
PHONE: 925.256.4700
FAX: 925.256.4701
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MEMORANDUM
To: Matt Todd, TRANSPAC
Chris Weeks, SWAT
Robert Sarmiento, TRANSPLAN
Diane Friedmann, TVTC
John Nemeth, WCCTAC
Nate Levine, LPMC
From: Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Date: January 7, 2026
Re: Items of interest for circulation to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs)
At its December 17, 2025 meeting, the Authority Board discussed and approved the following agenda item recommendations, which may be of interest to the Regional Transportation Planning Committees:
A. The Authority Board approved Resolution 25-44-P, Regional Measure 3 allocation request concurrent with the Cutting Boulevard Transit Improvements Project in the amount of $150,000 for the design phase of the project.
B. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 530 with WSP USA, Inc. in the amount of $1,169,966, for a new total agreement value of $13,569,581, to provide additional design services for Coordinated Adaptive Ramp Metering, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
C. The Authority Board approved Resolution 25‐34‐P, adopting the final 2025 Measure J Strategic Plan.
D. The Authority Board approved the Contra Costa Transportation Authority 2026 regular meeting schedule.
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RTPC Memorandum
January 7, 2026
E. Staff provided an overview of the annual audit report. The Authority Board accepted the annual audit report including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Auditors Report to the Authority Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
F. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. 316 with AECOM Technical Services Inc., in the amount of $2,199,222, for a new total agreement value of $13,742,235, to provide additional design and right‐of-way services for the I‐80/San Pablo Dam Road Interchange, Phase 2, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language. This amendment will extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. The Authority Board also authorized the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 07W.08 with the City of San Pablo, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language.
G. Staff provided an informational update on the Authority’s Construction Program.
H. The Authority Board approved the release of Request for Proposal No. 25-4 to provide project and construction management services for the Interstate 680 Northbound Express Lane Completion Project, Phase 1 (Project 8009.02) and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
I. The Authority Board approved Resolution 25-45-G adopting the 2025 Update to the Congestion Management Program (CMP) for Contra Costa County, authorizing staff to make any non-substantive changes to finalize the document, and authorizing staff to forward the CMP to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
J. The Authority Board authorized the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 526 with Advanced Mobility Group in the amount of $1,600,138, for a new total agreement value of $28,398,048, to provide continued project and program management services, extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non‐substantive changes to the language. The additional funds will be needed to match the end date for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% funded projects. This extension will also allow the Authority to complete the Travel Demand Management Strategic Plan to determine the path forward and execution for safe transportation for children programs.
RTPC Memorandum
January 7, 2026
*To view the full meeting packet with additional agenda item information, please visit our meetings webpage here. Attachments to the Authority Board packet can be found in the Administration and Projects Committee and Planning Committee packets as referenced in the staff report.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
MEETING DATE: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
MINUTES PREPARED BY: Tarienne Grover
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Darlene Gee, Vice Chair
Mark Armstrong, Commissioner
Newell Arnerich, Commissioner
Ron Bernal, Commissioner
Diane Burgis, Commissioner
Ken Carlson, Commissioner
Chris Kelley, Commissioner
Sue Noack, Commissioner/MTC Rep.
Carlyn Obringer, Commissioner
Rita Xavier, Commissioner
Mark Foley, Ex-Officio Rep.
Amy Worth, Ex-Officio Rep.
Haleema Bharoocha
DeAnna Blakeslee
Colin Clarke
Andy Dillard
Danielle Elkins
Tarienne Grover
Timothy Haile
Jack Hall
Brandon Hays
Stephanie Hu
Lindy Johnson
Brian Kelleher
Matt Kelly
Ryan McClain
Hisham Noeimi
Yuliana Tjeng
Jay Zhang
Amara Morrison, Legal Counsel
Aaron Meadows, Chair
Candace Andersen, Ex. Officio Rep.
1. CONVENE MEETING: Aaron Meadows, Chair
DISCUSSION: Vice Chair Gee convened the meeting at 6:01 PM. Chair Meadows and Rep.
Andersen were absent.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public are invited to address the Authority regarding any item that is not listed on the agenda. Please refer to the Teleconferencing Special Notice for Public Comment guidelines.
DISCUSSION: There were no public comments on items not on the agenda.
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4. PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
DISCUSSION: Commissioner Kelley pulled Consent Calendar Item 6L for discussion. Staff responded to the comments.
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Chair Meadows
Abstain-None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Authority Board Minutes of November 19, 2025
B. Authority Board Workshop Minutes of November 20, 2025 C. Authority Board Workshop Minutes of November 21, 2025
6. Administration & Projects Committee - Consent:
A. Authorization to Issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 25-3 for On-Call Construction Management Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization to issue RFQ No. 25-3 to obtain statements of qualifications from firms interested in providing construction management services, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
B. Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Allocation Request Concurrence – Approval of Resolution 25-44-P Concurring with the Allocation of RM3 Funds for the Cutting Boulevard Transit Improvements Project (Project)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-44-P, which concurs with the RM3 allocation request in the amount of $150,000 for the design phase of the Project.
C. Accept Monthly Accounts Payable Invoice Report for October 2025 Recommendation: Staff seeks acceptance of the monthly accounts payable invoice report for October 2025.
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D. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 676 with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries to Provide Audit Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 676 with Foster & Foster in the amount of $18,600, for a new total agreement value of $36,200, to provide continued actuarial consulting services, extend the agreement termination date to December 31, 2027, allowing for the completion and delivery of all final reports, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
E. Authorization to Execute a Rough Order of Magnitude Arising Out of General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule Contract: 47QTCA20D00E6; with Leidos Digital Solutions, Inc. (Leidos) to Provide Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Solutions, Training, and Support Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Executive Director to execute a Rough Order of Magnitude with Leidos for CRM software services for two years in the amount of $61,645.42, including a contingency of $10,000, for a total agreement value of $71,645.42, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language and approve any amendments within the contingency.
F. Innovate 680 – (Project 8009) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 530 with WSP USA, Inc. (WSP) for Additional Design Services for Coordinated Adaptive Ramp Metering
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 530 with WSP in the amount of $1,169,966, for a new total agreement value of $13,569,581, to provide additional design services, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
G. Reject Claim by Vivek Shah (Claimant)
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-42-A, rejecting the claim and authorizing the Executive Director or designee to notify the Claimant.
H. Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 489 with Tai Ginsberg & Associates, LLC (TGA) for Federal Advocacy Services Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 489 with TGA in the amount of $7,500 per month ($90,000/year), with an additional $3,000 per year available for pre-approved travel expenses, for a new total agreement value of $732,500, to provide federal advocacy services, extend the agreement termination date from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2028, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
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December 17, 2025
I. Accept Consultant Agreement Amendments for Various Projects Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 545 with COWI North America, Inc. to extend the agreement termination date to July 1, 2026, and Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 560 with Advanced Mobility Group to extend the agreement termination date to June 30, 2026, with no increases in budget.
J. Adoption of the Final 2025 Measure J Strategic Plan
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-34-P, which will adopt the final 2025 Measure J Strategic Plan.
K. Legislative Update
Recommendation: Staff will provide an update on legislation, along with addressing any questions that may arise. The Authority may take action on any item presented in the attachment or any State or Federal legislation pertaining to the Authority’s legislative program.
L. NEW ITEM: Establishment of a Paid Internship Program for the Authority Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-35-A to establish a paid Internship Program for the Authority, authorization to establish a Professional Student Intern job classification with an hourly salary range of $20-$35 and not-toexceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year, authorization for the Executive Director or designee to implement and administer the paid Internship Program, authorization for staff to budget for interns as part of the annual or mid-year budget, and direction to partner with local colleges, universities, and educational institutions to recruit participants.
M. NEW ITEM: Approval of 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule
7. Planning Committee - Consent:
A. Approval of Proposed Actions to Various Funding Resolutions Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 12-43-G (Rev 9), which will extend the term of the resolution through October 17, 2026 with the Town of Moraga for the Livable Moraga Road (Project 120022); Resolution 19-45-G (Rev 3), which will extend the term of the resolution through June 30, 2026 with the City of Hercules for the Hercules Rail Station (Project 250003/4001); and Resolution 22- 26-G (Rev 1), which will terminate the fully expended and reimbursed resolution with the City of Hercules for the Willow Avenue/Palm Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (Project 120036).
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B. City of Walnut Creek (City) – Walker Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Project 120046) (Project) – Approval to Appropriate Measure J Funds for Construction Phase
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-43-G, which will appropriate $98,000 in Transportation for Livable Communities (Program 12) funds for the construction phase of the City’s Project.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
8. Administration & Projects Committee - Regular:
A. NEW ITEM: Approval of Sixth Amendment to Employment Agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director
Recommendation: The Chair seeks Authority Board approval of the sixth amendment to the Authority’s employment agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director, which will adjust his compensation to $409,625.93 per year, effective December 27, 2025, with the term of the amendment remaining through December 27, 2026.
ACTION: Commissioner Carlson moved to approve the sixth amendment to the Authority’s employment agreement with Timothy Haile, Executive Director, which will adjust his compensation to $409,625.93 per year, effective December 27, 2025, with the term of the amendment remaining through December 27, 2026, seconded by Commissioner Bernal. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Chair Meadows
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Tarienne Grover, Director, Administrative Services, provided a background and overview of the performance evaluation process and the recommendation to approve the agreement to memorialize it in open session in accordance with the Brown Act.
B. Accept Annual Audit Reports – Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Auditor’s Report to the Authority Board for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Recommendation: Staff seek acceptance of the annual audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Staff will provide an overview of the report, along with addressing any questions that may arise.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
December 17, 2025
ACTION: Commissioner Obringer moved to accept the annual audit reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Auditor’s Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, seconded by Commissioner Noack. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Chair Meadows
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Yuliana Tjeng, Finance Manager, provided a background and overview of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, announced the award of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the thirteenth year from the Government Finance Officers Association, discussed the statement of net position, statement of activities, financial highlights for Fiscal Year 2024-25, notes to the financial statements, and introduced Whitney Crockett with Maze & Associates to discuss the audit.
Ms. Crockett with Maze & Associates provided a background and overview of the audit process, including internal controls, materiality, and balances, discussed the management representation letter and Memorandum of Internal Controls, and announced an unmodified audit opinion.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
C. Interstate 80 (I-80)/San Pablo Dam Road (SPDR) Interchange (Project 7002) – Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. 316 with AECOM Technical Services Inc. (AECOM) for Engineering Support Services, and Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 07W.08 with the City of San Pablo Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. 316 with AECOM, in the amount of $2,199,222, for a new total agreement value of $13,742,235, to provide additional design and right-ofway services for the I-80 SPDR Interchange, Phase 2, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language. This amendment will extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. Staff also seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 07W.08 with the City of San Pablo, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Xavier moved to authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. 316 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,199,222, for a new total agreement value of $13,742,235, to provide additional design and right-of-way services for the Interstate 80 San Pablo Dam Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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Road Interchange, Phase 2 project, and extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027, authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 07W.08 with the City of San Pablo, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Arnerich. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Chair Meadows
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Hisham Noeimi, Director, Programming, provided a background and overview of the project, discussed project phasing and need, planned improvements to address safety, congestion, and access issues, progress on environmental revalidation, design, utility relocations, and Right-of-Way (ROW) clearance services. Mr. Noeimi further discussed value engineering completed to reduce impacts and costs, the latest project cost estimate, and funding, with the design and ROW phases being fully funded, and the planned funding strategy for the construction phase, with funding requests being prepared for Senate Bill 1 funding from the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program and Local Partnership Program – Competitive program. Mr. Noeimi stressed the need to secure matching funds, which will require the pre-commitment of future State Transportation Improvement Program funds and contributions from the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee and the City of San Pablo, and discussed the project schedule and next steps.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
D. Update on the Authority's Construction Program
Recommendation: This is an informational item only; no staff recommendation at this time.
DISCUSSION: Brandon Hays, Director, Construction, provided a background, discussed the upcoming construction projects, including the local streets and roads projects, Interstate 680 corridor projects, Quality Assurance Program, and announced that we are updating the front-end specifications, contract forms, contractor pre-qualifications, and the Construction Contract Administration Guide.
Mr. Hays further discussed the Authority’s efforts to remain an Owner of Choice, the use of innovation in the Construction Program, alternative delivery methods, and the next steps for the Authority’s Construction Program.
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December 17, 2025
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
E. Interstate 680 Northbound Express Lane Completion Project, Phase 1 (Project 8009.02) (Project) – Approval to Release Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-4 for Project and Construction Management (PCM) Services
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval to release RFP No. 25-4 to provide PCM Services for the Project and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language.
ACTION: Commissioner Noack moved to approve the release of Request for Proposals No. 25-4 to provide Project and Construction Management Services for the Interstate 680 Northbound Express Lane Completion Project, Phase 1 (Project 8009.02) and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language, seconded by Commissioner Obringer. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Chair Meadows
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Brandon Hays, Director, Construction, provided a background, overview, purpose, need, and update on the project, and discussed the Progressive Design-Build delivery method to be used, including the goals, benefits, alignment, and risks, the procurement process, scope of work for the services, schedule, and funding.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
Rep. Worth left the meeting from 7:13-7:15 PM. Rep./Commissioner Noack left the meeting from 7:19-7:21 PM.
9. Planning Committee - Regular:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Adoption of the 2025 Update to the Congestion Management Program (CMP) for Contra Costa County
Recommendation: Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-45-G, which will adopt the 2025 CMP update for Contra Costa County, authorize staff to make any nonsubstantive changes to finalize the document, and authorize staff to forward the CMP to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
December 17, 2025
ACTION: Commissioner Arnerich moved to approve Resolution 25-45-G, which will adopt the 2025 Congestion Management Program (CMP) update for Contra Costa County, authorize staff to make any non-substantive changes to finalize the document, and authorize staff to forward the CMP to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, seconded by Commissioner Carlson. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Chair Meadows
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Matt Kelly, Director, Planning, provided a background and overview of the CMP, discussed the roles of the Authority as the Congestion Management Agency for Contra Costa County, including regional coordination, management of congestion and land use impacts, support to local jurisdictions, and support of numerous countywide programs and plans, CMP required components in the Growth Management Program, and the components of the 2025 CMP update.
Commissioners and representatives provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners and representatives.
Vice Chair Gee opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 PM and closed it at 8:11 PM.
There were no public comments received during the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Burgis left the meeting from 7:40-7:42 PM. Rep. Foley left the meeting from 7:40-7:43 PM.
B. NEW ITEM: Authorization to Execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 526 with Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) to Provide Continued Project and Program Management (PPM) Services for Travel Demand Management (TDM) and Safe Transportation for Children Programs
Recommendation: Staff seeks authorization for the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 526 with AMG in the amount of $1,600,138, for a new total agreement value of $28,398,048, to provide continued PPM Services, extend the agreement termination date from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language. The additional funds will be needed to match the end date for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% funded projects. This extension will also allow the Authority to complete the TDM Strategic Plan to determine the path forward for program execution.
ACTION: Commissioner Burgis moved to authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 526 with Advanced Mobility Group in the amount of $1,600,138, for a new total agreement value of $28,398,048, to provide continued Project and Program Management Services, extend the agreement termination date Authority Board Meeting MINUTES
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from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026, and allow the Executive Director or designee to make any non-substantive changes to the language in order to match the end date for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% funded projects and allow the Authority to complete the Transportation Demand Management Strategic Plan to determine the path forward for program execution, seconded by Commissioner Xavier. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote of the commissioners present, unless otherwise noted.
Noes-None
Absent-Chair Meadows
Abstain-None
DISCUSSION: Danielle Elkins, Deputy Executive Director, Planning, Programs, and Policy provided a background and overview of the Commute Alternatives/TDM program, the 511 program, including commute alternatives, youth programs, and resources, and the need to extend the agreement to complete the TDM Strategic Plan, and match the end date for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% funded projects.
Commissioners provided comments. Staff responded to comments from commissioners.
10. CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATIONS
11. ASSOCIATED COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Central County (TRANSPAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on December 11, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
B. East County (TRANSPLAN): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on December 11, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
C. Southwest County (SWAT): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on December 1, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
D. West County (WCCTAC): Meeting Report for the regular meeting on December 12, 2025 (Meeting handout if available)
12. AUTHORITY BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS
A. Chair's Comments and Reports
B. Commissioners' and Ex-Officio Representatives’ Comments and Reports on Activities and Meetings
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December 17, 2025
DISCUSSION: Rep. Noack provided an update on the Call for Projects for One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 and Transit-Oriented Communities Policy.
C. Executive Staff Comments
DISCUSSION: Timothy Haile, Executive Director, introduced Haleema Bharoocha as the Authority’s new Programs Manager. Ms. Bharoocha provided a brief introduction. Vice Chair Gee made welcoming remarks.
Mr. Haile provided an update on the Automated Driving System pilot programs, announced the Authority’s impact on the released draft Department of Motor Vehicles regulation framework that allows exemptions for autonomous vehicles for public transit, grant award for the Countywide Broadband Plan, funding for the Countywide Evacuation Study, update on the Mega grant agreement, and announced that Commissioner Bernal will be the alternate commissioner and Commissioner Alt. Banales will be the primary commissioner in 2026. Mr. Haile thanked the Authority Board and staff for their efforts, support, dedication, and leadership this past year.
13. CALENDAR
A. December 2025, January, February, and March 2026
B. Calendar of Upcoming Events
14. ADJOURNMENT to the next regular meeting proposed for January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
DISCUSSION: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.