COTPA Board Meeting
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · January 7, 2022
Agenda
Time: 9:00 AM
Date: January 07, 2022
Location: City Council Chamber
200 North Walker
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TRUSTEES:
Chris Kauffman, Chairperson
Bernard L. Semtner, III, Vice
Chairperson
Robert Ruiz
James Cooper
Brent Bryant
Meg McElhaney
David Holt
Steve Hill, Surrogate Trustee
Craig Freeman, City Manager
Laura Johnson, Surrogate
Trustee
COTPA Office, 2000 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108
Participant Instructions
The Central Oklahoma Transit and Parking Authority (COTPA) meets the first Friday of the month at
9:00 a.m.in City Hall unless prior notice of a change is posted. Parking is available at the SheridanWalker
Parking Garage (501 West Sheridan) and the Arts District Garage (431 W. Main).
The following guidelines are in place for meetings in the Council Chamber at City Hall: only the south
entrance to City Hall will be open; air purifying machines have been installed in the Chamber; hand
sanitizer machines and disposable face masks will be available.
It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with
disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an
accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service in order to
participate in this meeting should contact the ADA department coordinator at (405) 2973705 or TDD
(405) 2972020 as soon as possible but not later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before
the scheduled meeting. The department will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or
COTPA Office, 2000 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108
Participant Instructions
The Central Oklahoma Transit and Parking Authority (COTPA) meets the first Friday of the month at
9:00 a.m.in City Hall unless prior notice of a change is posted. Parking is available at the SheridanWalker
Parking Garage (501 West Sheridan) and the Arts District Garage (431 W. Main).
The following guidelines are in place for meetings in the Council Chamber at City Hall: only the south
entrance to City Hall will be open; air purifying machines have been installed in the Chamber; hand
sanitizer machines and disposable face masks will be available.
It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with
disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an
accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service in order to
participate in this meeting should contact the ADA department coordinator at (405) 2973705 or TDD
(405) 2972020 as soon as possible but not later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before
the scheduled meeting. The department will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or
service requested by the individual with disability. If you need an alternate format of the agenda or any
information provided at said meeting, please contact the ADA department coordinator listed above 48
hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
Addressing the Trust
Residents may address Trustees on certain items by signing up to speak and providing the agenda item
number, their reason for appearing and their address, but all comments must be relevant to the item. The
Chairman or presiding trustee may in his or her discretion prohibit a person from addressing the
COTPA, or have any person removed from the Council Chamber, if that person commits any
disorderly or disruptive behavior. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to, any of the
following: speaking without being recognized by the Chairman or presiding trustee; continuing to speak
after notice that the speaker’s allotted time has expired; presenting comments or material not relevant to
the item under discussion; failing to comply with the lawful instructions of the Chairman or presiding
trustee; engaging in other conduct, activity or speech that delays, pursuant to 21 O.S. §280, disruptive
conduct includes any conduct that is “violent, threatening, abusive, obscense, or jeopardizes the safety
of self or others”. A person may also be subject to arrest and removal from the Municipal Building for
violation of Oklahoma City Municipal Code 2020, § 3081 – Disorderly conduct and/or violation of
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, §280 Willfully Disturbing, Interfering With or Disrupting State Business, Agency
Operations or Employees.
Residents may not address the COTPA regarding items from “Items from Chairman, “Items from
Trustees” (except for items listed for a vote or if asked for comments by a Trustee). Residents may also
address the COTPA on individual concerns, included on the listed exceptions, on the agenda
under “Residents to be Heard.” Residents to be Heard is not provided as a forum for publicly announced
or declared candidates for City public office, and they will not be allowed to speak as Residents to be
Heard. Residents will not be allowed to campaign on any political issue during the meeting. Comments
must concern COTPA services or policies. Please fill out a "Request to be Heard" form located outside
the Chambers. Please return this form to the Trust. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO 3
MINUTES. Continuing to speak beyond the time allowed by the Chairman or presiding trustee shall
constitute grounds for removal from the Council Chamber. Residents who wish to be listed on the agenda
for comments to COTPA call the Trust Specialist at 2972185 before 4 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the
next COTPA meeting. Persons so listed on the agenda for comments to COTPA are subject to the same
restrictions listed above. Persons may use City computer to make presentations to COTPA only if
requested to do so by the Chairman, a Trustee, or the Administrator and the device containing the
presentation is provided to the Trust Specialist three business days in advance.
Trust Actions
restrictions listed above. Persons may use City computer to make presentations to COTPA only if
requested to do so by the Chairman, a Trustee, or the Administrator and the device containing the
presentation is provided to the Trust Specialist three business days in advance.
Trust Actions
Official action can be taken only on items which appear on the agenda. The Trust may adopt, amend,
approve, defer, deny, ratify, recommend, strike, or continue any agenda item. When more information is
needed to act on an item, the Trust may refer the matter to the Administrator or the Assistant Municipal
Counselor. The Trust may also refer items to standing committees of the Trust or to a board or
commission for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items are deferred to a specific later date
or stricken from the agenda entirely.
Consent Docket/Television Coverage
Items listed under "Consent Docket" are usually approved as a group with the proper motion from a
member of COTPA. Members of COTPA may request discussion or separate action on any item on the
Consent Docket. COTPA meetings can be watched live on Cox Cable Channel 20. Meetings are
replayed Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY
DATE: January 07, 2022
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: City Council Chamber, 200 North Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ITEMS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
III. RESIDENTS TO BE HEARD
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the December 3, 2021 COTPA Board Meeting
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of the New Flyer Connect system
retrofit modems and the New Flyer Connect service agreement, cost of $59,120;
and authorize the administrator to execute the required documents to effectuate the
retrofit and service agreement for two years.
B. Resolution electing to exercise the second year of the option agreement with SMJ
Industries, Inc. formally known as Turner Bros Industries, Inc., for the purchase of
land directly south of the EMBARK Headquarters and transit facilities, 2000
South May Avenue, cost of $67,000.
C. Quit Claim Deed from the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
(OCEDT) to Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA)
for real property in the vicinity of E.K. Gaylord between SW 3rd Street and SW
4th Street.
VI. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consent Docket. COTPA meetings can be watched live on Cox Cable Channel 20. Meetings are
replayed Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING AUTHORITY
DATE: January 07, 2022
TIME: 9:00 AM
PLACE: City Council Chamber, 200 North Walker, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ITEMS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
III. RESIDENTS TO BE HEARD
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the December 3, 2021 COTPA Board Meeting
V. CONSENT DOCKET
A. Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase of the New Flyer Connect system
retrofit modems and the New Flyer Connect service agreement, cost of $59,120;
and authorize the administrator to execute the required documents to effectuate the
retrofit and service agreement for two years.
B. Resolution electing to exercise the second year of the option agreement with SMJ
Industries, Inc. formally known as Turner Bros Industries, Inc., for the purchase of
land directly south of the EMBARK Headquarters and transit facilities, 2000
South May Avenue, cost of $67,000.
C. Quit Claim Deed from the Oklahoma City Economic Development Trust
(OCEDT) to Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA)
for real property in the vicinity of E.K. Gaylord between SW 3rd Street and SW
4th Street.
VI. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Amendment No 1 to Interlocal Service Agreement with the City of Norman for
provision of transportation services by EMBARK adding washing and fueling
services, estimated revenue increase $97,015, retroactive to January 1, 2022
through June 30, 2022.
B. Amendment No 3 to Contract for Engineering Services with HNTB Corporation,
Project MC0619 Northwest Bus Rapid Transit Project, to provide surveying and
right of way services, cost increase of $114,260.
C. Final Plans and Specifications for Project Number MC—0681, Regatta Park
Improvements, Zone G, Boathouse District; and authorize the Administrator to
advertise for bids, estimated construction cost of $335,750.
D. 1. Joint Resolution with The City of Oklahoma City authorizing and approving the
C. Final Plans and Specifications for Project Number MC—0681, Regatta Park
Improvements, Zone G, Boathouse District; and authorize the Administrator to
advertise for bids, estimated construction cost of $335,750.
D. 1. Joint Resolution with The City of Oklahoma City authorizing and approving the
transfer of title to Union Station by quitclaim deed (Attachment “A”) from the
Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority to The City of Oklahoma
City, subject to the continued public use of the property for five years from the
date of acceptance by The City of Oklahoma City; AND
2. Approving Lease Agreement with The City of Oklahoma City, to lease Union
Station, 300 SW 7th Street, Oklahoma City, for a sixmonth term ending June 30,
2022.
VII. RATIFICATION OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
A. Ratification of Payroll and Vendor Claims for the Period December 1, 2021
through December 28, 2021.
VIII. RECEIVE FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. COTPA Schedules of Revenues and Expenditures – Budget to Actuals for Month
Ended November 30, 2021
IX. RECEIVE PROGRAM REPORTS
A. Community Engagement and Customer Relations Program Report
B. Marketing and Technology Program Report
C. Mobility Management Services Program Report
D. Parking Services Program Report *
E. Transit System Program Report *
X. ITEMS FROM TRUSTEES
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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