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1) Election of CTC Chair and Vice Chair
- Motion: Nomination and election of Commissioner Oleg Grisby as chair and Commissioner Falcone as vice chair (to take effect at the March transition).
- Mover: not specified in transcript
- Second: not specified in transcript
- Vote: Passed unanimously (voice/roll call indicated by chair)
- Outcome: approved

2) Approval of minutes: Dec. 5–6, 2024 meeting (Riverside)
- Motion: Approve minutes for the Dec. 5–6, 2024 meeting
- Mover: Commissioner Tiffany (as stated in transcript)
- Second: Commissioner Bradshaw (as stated in transcript)
- Vote: Passed (the transcript indicates unanimous approval)
- Outcome: approved

3) Commissioner meetings compensation (items 5 and 6 on agenda)
- Motion: Approve compensation as proposed for commissioner meetings
- Mover: Commissioner Tiffany
- Second: Commissioner Bradshaw
- Vote: Passed unanimously
- Outcome: approved

4) Interagency Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) membership approvals (Item 15)
- Motion: Approve recommended slate of 12 members for the 2025–27 EAC term as presented by staff
- Mover: Chair (motion recorded as made by incoming chair) and seconded by Commissioner Bradshaw (as recorded)
- Vote: Passed (commission recorded an affirmative vote with no recorded opposition)
- Outcome: approved

Notes: Votes in the meeting were often taken by voice; when a roll‑call was used it was stated in the record. The transcript did not publish individual recorded roll‑call tallies for each commissioner on every motion; outcomes above reflect the meeting record as read aloud at the meeting.
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CalSTA Secretary Toks Omishakin and Caltrans budget staff reported that Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2025‑26 budget, released Jan. 10, does not include cuts to core transportation funding. The proposed budget keeps several major program lines intact, including billions for transit and rail, Proposition 1A high‑speed rail funds and substantial amounts for active transportation, zero‑emission transit capital, and corridor/safety projects.

At the federal level, commission staff reported the Biden administration issued orders in January temporarily pausing disbursement of certain funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act while agencies review compliance with new directives. Commission and Caltrans staff said state formula programs that fund many California projects are not, as of the Jan. 30 briefing, subject to the pause; however, uncertainty remains for some discretionary federal programs until implementing guidance is issued by U.S. DOT and other agencies.

Commission and Caltrans budget staff outlined the fund‑estimate timeline required by statute. The department will present draft assumptions in March, formal assumptions in June, draft tables by mid‑July and a proposed fund estimate for adoption in August. The fund estimate projects revenue and program capacity for the next five fiscal years (2026–27 through 2030–31). Staff warned the commission that federal changes or new guidance could require contingency scenarios and that the department will present alternative assumptions where appropriate.

Caltrans also provided an allocations update: through December the commission had allocated $3.3 billion to 319 projects across programs in the fiscal year, leaving roughly $9 billion of the plan’s available funds yet to be allocated for the cycle. Staff said they will continue working with federal and state partners to update estimates and that the March fund‑estimate assumptions will reflect the state of federal guidance at that time.

Commission staff said they will solicit public comment on a draft proposal for implementing Assembly Bill 744 (the transportation data platform directive) and plan to deliver a final proposal to the Legislature by the July 1, 2025 statutory deadline.","Commission staff and Caltrans updated the commission on the governor’s 2025-26 budget (no direct cuts to transportation general‑fund programs), the upcoming 2026 State Transportation Improvement Program fund‑estimate process, and uncertainty around recent federal directives that temporarily paused disbursements for some federal programs.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6357366,"Sacramento-area pilot funds historic Chinatown planning in Marysville through Engage, Empower & Implement program",1246,4438425,5685025,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215165-9c472ea9720cbf10e49c9a386f83d7d5&start=4438&end=5685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215165-9c472ea9720cbf10e49c9a386f83d7d5/thumbnail_4438425.jpg","/articles/6357366/California/Sacramento-area-pilot-funds-historic-Chinatown-planning-in-Marysville-through-Engage-Empower-Implement-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357366-bdd1df590fabc984da0077c3c300c1f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770777281&Signature=YiTczdVlNNt~nZbg30IMU1OuKh3w~i-Bsdy02rNxL9Q2jaUwOJAhRRXTxrLju5BRvk0OeymcIHX9fTzlf80rt~hwC0I1WO2VkH5TW-T4wJmcD9zfAb~kl9qLvoEPuWs86ME66mTvD4zbhurOSHmh4uhzdpkjB6xezwzViY56lLetElTJLzYjxYU4U8i7W1OLMPt2uoNUUF81L9hOA~lbYxt8r0SpYRiG6GK9vUSfdAXORsOmdvRNB~Oh1fhxAktGX~YQ3yO5JEUy5Sa9tu-0veThg88c4q3JO9qLRl9OkifjKGLkF3d9omGTPw4-YMX2OkjtZnsmydy84sbfCJntjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) described the inaugural round of its Engage, Empower & Implement (EEI) program to the California Transportation Commission on Jan. 30. EEI provides seed funding for partnerships between jurisdictions and community-based organizations to support community-centered project development.

SACOG project manager Rosie Ramos said the program prioritizes three pillars—structural, procedural and distributional equity—and that applications were narrative-driven to allow communities to self-define areas of need rather than rely solely on standard mapping tools. The program received applications totaling about $5.2 million while roughly $3.8 million was available for awards.

One of the projects highlighted to the commission was the City of Marysville’s Chinatown Blueprint, a partnership with Marysville Chinese Community, Inc. The grant will support community engagement to: define the historic limits of Chinatown; advance recognition and economic-development strategies focused on heritage assets such as the Bok Kai Temple; recommend public-space improvements; and identify mobility and transportation changes that would support visits and local businesses.

Ramos said SACOG assembled a nine-member review board with state, regional and community representatives and will monitor first-round grantees closely, offering training and regular check-ins so the agency can refine program design for future rounds. SACOG staff said all six counties in its region applied, showing broad interest in community-centered, equity-focused planning.

SACOG staff indicated a second funding round is possible in 2026, contingent on funding availability.

The commission received the informational briefing; commissioners had no formal action on the EEI grants during the Jan. 30 session.","Sacramento Area Council of Governments awarded seed funding through its Engage, Empower & Implement program to community-led projects including a Marysville Chinatown Blueprint that aims to define Chinatown boundaries, recommend public-space and mobility improvements and spur economic development.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6357370,"Caltrans and CTC emphasize evacuation, signal restoration after Southern California wildfires; initial damage estimates near $100 million",2270,2312650,4583220,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215165-9c472ea9720cbf10e49c9a386f83d7d5&start=2312&end=4583","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2215165-9c472ea9720cbf10e49c9a386f83d7d5/thumbnail_2312650.jpg","/articles/6357370/California/Caltrans-and-CTC-emphasize-evacuation-signal-restoration-after-Southern-California-wildfires-initial-damage-estimates-near-100-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357370-63de436911f9ab0bcd49cca266584ce2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770777281&Signature=k5yVnIWw3dth3w3AYXRdfs6W8ZEvgM69sx~Ja3Wqo73nGbeysw21lURmlcijYJUBhCWUH7CxVf6kjdmkngwh8W6HxuIeKZXcRNjmC9lPO3UZuqOIqSKwId3bzdROYPkBc35FDR6BRkfC0p0K4KOfRuiK4GnPAksyDWke-xCddp7uftIbU8~fnk5K6kGh6o8mo7zwb9y-zUJDC80XU-Iydzwrm28yh-aMnClK0EG9UyL3EIS8wJcx71tWNfN6vw2jv~cVv9ZDzo~yB2yW-qBL2Q71iEEOkFbW~b5qlwBzuBiPBOi8aiU~Pm2PNHoDiZ1V2rSPKFsZwdBsrvbPzd5o1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission told commissioners on Jan. 30 that their agencies have mobilized extensive response and recovery work following the recent wildfires in Southern California.

Tanisha Taylor, executive director of the California Transportation Commission, opened her report by recognizing the devastation and thanking Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol and local partners for response and recovery efforts. Caltrans Director Tony Tavares described “all hands on deck” operations that staged hundreds of staff and equipment across multiple districts to support evacuations, clear debris and restore critical systems.

Caltrans crews restored more than 100 traffic signals and installed generators to power intersections; as of the latest briefing no signals were out due to power outages. Director Tavares said teams used drones to build 3-D maps of corridors for rockfall and debris assessment, inspected storm drains and debris basins, and prepositioned crews for post-fire storms. He described a “monumental task” of rebuilding infrastructure and said the most urgent priority is public safety and reopening safe access to affected areas.

The department reported an early, conservative estimate of roughly $100 million in damage to state highways and related infrastructure. That figure excludes broader community losses; Director Tavares and others repeatedly urged caution in interpreting early totals as damage assessments continue.

Caltrans said it has issued emergency contracts and increased outreach to small businesses for recovery work; four emergency contracts to small businesses were reported active. The agency also said roughly a dozen Caltrans employees lost their homes in the fires; the California Transportation Foundation launched a relief fund to accept donations to support impacted employees.

Commissioners and agency leaders stressed that climate change and extreme weather are increasing the frequency and scope of wildfire and flood risk, and that transportation planning and funding must account for evacuation routes, redundancy and resilience.

Caltrans also reported follow-on concerns: rain after fire created mudslides and localized flooding in burned watersheds, and crews continue stabilization and debris removal on multiple corridors. Officials said work will continue for months and that interagency coordination with counties, cities and federal partners is ongoing.

No final statewide damage tally or timeline for full restoration was provided; agencies said they will return to the commission with updated assessments and plans.","Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission described response and recovery actions after recent Southern California wildfires, including traffic-signal restorations, debris removal, and a preliminary $100 million estimate for state highway damage; 12 Caltrans employees lost homes and a relief fund has been established.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":44,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":50,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6357375,"California Transportation Commission elects Oleg Grisby chair, Falcone named vice chair",359,755615,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2215165-9c472ea9720cbf10e49c9a386f83d7d5&start=395&end=755","/articles/6357375/California/California-Transportation-Commission-elects-Oleg-Grisby-chair-Falcone-named-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6357375-492d43d705937122ca0a141a652bbbac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770777281&Signature=NMxQYeL4JpL0lbhJA5uL5-PiR1hV-6VE2ejhcsqHsErjK04Bsq3qTk-rltlhz9CdOPkPznPXPPb5gAVcUDQS8u7Jn8t~o-fkt4RtgDLYmiDxol4Qq7cgN43tOCV-2~rkbEM5xDjvX6xfhm~EN4k7TVKSWhcACrHHzDsjd5qaWxtqe-xiVZvJCANNy4VGSm35nUlb6Knb3dkZbxMIfxD9KP9vjaS5IuzDzazO~fHyzUQWh69lLM9zTb1QFWyz~BoWrZBklcvWaaPWeRhLIfqs~TfWOB-zD5fxdMI9OE6hp5opGH2u1CS4NkwX0t-r7wMrwHgxsB7X456tgMkXjm07pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The California Transportation Commission unanimously elected Commissioner Oleg Grisby as its new chair and Commissioner Falcone as vice chair on Jan. 30 during the first day of the commission’s two-day meeting in Sacramento.

The nomination was offered by a commissioner attending remotely and seconded on the dais; the commission voted by voice and the motion passed unanimously. The election takes effect at the commission’s transition scheduled for the March meeting.

The nomination drew endorsements during the meeting’s public comment period. Sofia of the Coalition for Clean Air praised Grisby’s record, saying his “leadership and ability to ask just the right questions” helped the commission “make informed decisions” on equity, safety and sustainability. Jamie Pugh of NextGen California also voiced support, calling Grisby and Falcone “a great ticket to lead the CTC into the future.”

Outgoing Chair Richard Gardino reflected on his year of service and said the rotation of leadership was planned when he accepted the chairmanship. Grisby, in his first remarks as chair-elect, said he was “humbled” and emphasized partnership and “servant leadership” as priorities for the commission going forward.

The commission will formally install the new leadership as part of its March meeting transition.

Votes at the Jan. 30 meeting related to leadership were taken by roll call or voice as noted in the meeting record.","The California Transportation Commission unanimously elected Commissioner Oleg Grisby as chair and Commissioner Falcone as vice chair during its Jan. 30, 2025 meeting in Sacramento; nominations drew support from clean-air and youth advocacy groups.","actionData","errors"]

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