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TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee

With the passage of the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan in November, 2004 (Proposition A), it was mandated in the Ordinance that an Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) for TransNet be formed to provide an enhanced level of accountability for the expenditure of funds under the Expenditure Plan. The Committee will also help ensure that all voter mandates are carried out as required and will develop recommendations for improvements to the financial integrity and performance of the program.

ITOC released the first Triennial Performance Audit on the TransNet program in May 2009. This required audit from the TransNet Extension Ordinance generally gives the program high marks, while making a series of recommendations to improve various processes. ITOC is currently working with SANDAG and Caltrans staff to develop an implementation plan for the recommendations.

ITOC released its Annual Report, which highlights the Committee's milestones and accomplishments during FY 2009.

The roles and responsibilities of ITOC, the selection process for ITOC members, and related administrative procedures shall be carried out in substantially the same manner as further described in the document titled, “Statement of Understanding Regarding the Implementation of the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee for the TransNet Program,” which is incorporated in the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan. That document, as well as ITOC bylaws and other guidelines adopted by ITOC are included below as downloads.

Part of ITOCs success relies on continued feedback from the public. Building and maintaining open dialogue is a critical element of the future of San Diego’s transportation system — one that offers viable choices and alternatives to travelers. To share your thoughts and ideas with ITOC, please complete our comment form.

As specified in the TransNet Ordinance, ITOC members have been selected to serve in each of the seven specified areas of professional expertise. The Selection Committee, consisting of a panel of city mayors and county supervisors, has selected the following ITOC members:

  • Hamid Bahadori, ITOC Chair (Term expires May 2011): Hamid is serving in the ITOC position for a licensed architect or civil/traffic engineer with experience in transportation and/or urban design. He is a registered traffic/civil engineer with 25 years of experience, including right-of-way acquisition and large-scale project design and construction management. He is an employee of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Hamid is a South Orange County resident and works throughout Southern California.

  • Jesus Garcia (Term expires May 2011): Jesus is serving in the ITOC position for an engineer with experience in transportation project design and construction. Jesus is a registered professional engineer (retired) with a BS in Civil Engineering and a Masters in Transportation Planning. He has extensive experience in the field of transportation planning, including 12 years as a District Director for Caltrans. He also has been involved in numerous community service initiatives and program.

  • Kevin Cummins (Term expires May 2011): Kevin is serving in the ITOC position of biology/environmental science. Kevin has 11 years of experience in evaluating project impacts on natural resources. He also teaches biology at the community college level. He is a resident of Encinitas and works in the La Jolla/Kearny Mesa area.

  • Carolyn Lee (Term expires May 2012): Carolyn is serving in the ITOC position for a professional with experience in real estate, land economics, and/or right-of-way acquisition. Carolyn will draw upon her experience in supervising capital and support budgets with multiple funding sources in fulfilling her oversight role on the committee. She lives in the Tierrasanta area of San Diego.

  • Valerie Harrison (Term expires May 2011): Valerie is serving in the ITOC position for a professional with experience as a major private sector employee. Valerie is president of Valcorp Business Management and has experience in organizational development, strategic planning, and leadership development. She also serves as instructor for business students at the community college level.

  • John Meyer (Term expires May 2012): John is serving in the ITOC position for a professional with experience in municipal or public finance and/or budgeting. John has thirty-five years of combined experience in finance and administration with San Diego Transit, two toll road authorities, and as a private consultant. He is an Escondido resident.

  • Jim Ryan (Term expires May 2012): Jim is serving in the ITOC position for a professional with experience in the management of large-scale construction projects. He has over 30 years of experience in various aspects of the construction industry, including labor relations, safety, and service procurement. Jim has served as Executive Director of Associated General Contractors in San Diego for the past 5 years. He is a Poway resident working in Sorrento Valley.

    • ITOC Bylaws authorize the current ITOC Chair, Hamid Bahadori, to serve as the primary spokesperson for ITOC.

    If you would like to be notified of future vacancies on ITOC, or if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for the Committee, please contact itoc@sandag.org.

    Project Manager(s)

     

    Kim Kawada, TransNet and Legislative Affairs Program Manager
    Phone: (619) 699-6994, E-mail: kka@sandag.org

    Meeting Schedule

    The ITOC will meet on an as needed basis.

    Copies of TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee meeting agendas, action notes, and presentations are available via the links below. The agendas and action notes are provided in PDF format. Visit our Help section if you have problems viewing any of these PDF files.

    Date Meeting Title            Meeting Materials [a-z] [z-a]
    12/8/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    11/10/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    10/13/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    9/8/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    9/8/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    8/11/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    7/14/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    6/9/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    5/12/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    4/14/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    3/10/2010Regular Session            N/A
     
    2/10/2010Meeting Cancelled            N/A
     
    1/13/2010Regular Session             Agenda, Draft Summary, Audio
     
    12/9/2009Regular Session             Meeting Cancellation Notice
     
    11/4/2009Regular Session             Meeting Summary (Draft), Agenda, Audio
     
    10/14/2009Regular Session             Agenda, Minutes, Audio
     
    9/9/2009Meeting Cancelled             Meeting Cancellation Notice
     
    8/12/2009Regular Session             Meeting Cancellation Notice
     
    7/8/2009Regular Session             Draft Summary, Agenda, Audio
     
    6/10/2009Regular Session             Agenda, Audio
     
    5/13/2009Regular Session             Meeting Summary (Draft), Agenda, Audio
     
    4/8/2009Regular Session             Meeting Summary, Agenda
     
    3/27/2009Special Session             Agenda
     
    3/11/2009Regular Session             Agenda, Agenda Only, Meeting Summary
     
    2/11/2009Regular Session             Meeting Summary, Agenda, Agenda Only
     
    1/14/2009Regular Session             Meeting Summary, Agenda
     
    12/10/2008Regular Session            N/A
     
    11/12/2008Regular Session             Draft Meeting Summary, 2008 ITOC Annual Report, Agenda
     
    10/15/2008Regular Session             Agenda
     
    9/10/2008Regular Session             Agenda
     
    8/13/2008Regular Session             Meeting Cancellation Notice
     
    7/25/2008Special Meeting             Agenda
     
    7/16/2008Regular Session             Agenda
     
    6/11/2008Regular Session             Agenda, Requested back-up to Agenda Item #9
     
    5/14/2008Regular Session             Agenda
     
    4/9/2008Regular Session             Agenda
     
    3/12/2008Regular Session             Agenda
     
    2/13/2008Regular Session             Agenda
     
    1/9/2008Regular Session             Agenda
     
    12/12/2007Meeting Cancelled             Meeting Cancellation Notice
     
    11/14/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    10/10/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    9/19/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    8/15/2007Meeting Cancelled            N/A
     
    7/18/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    6/20/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    5/16/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    4/18/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    3/21/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    2/21/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    1/17/2007Regular Session             Agenda
     
    12/20/2006Meeting Cancelled             Meeting Cancellation Notice
     
    11/15/2006Regular Session             Agenda
     
    10/18/2006Regular Session             Agenda
     
    9/20/2006Regular Session             Agenda
     
    8/16/2006Meeting Cancelled             Meeting Cancellation Notice
     
    7/19/2006Regular Session             Agenda
     
    6/21/2006Regular Session             Agenda, Nexus Study
     
    5/17/2006Regular Session             Agenda
     
    4/19/2006Regular Session             Agenda
     
    3/15/2006Regular Session             Agenda
     
    2/15/2006Regular Session             Agenda
     
    1/30/2006Special Session             Agenda
     
    1/18/2006Regular Session             Agenda
     
    12/7/2005Regular Session             Agenda
     
    11/9/2005Regular Session             Agenda
     
    11/2/2005Special Meeting             Agenda
     
    10/19/2005Regular Session             Agenda
     
    9/22/2005Special Session             Agenda
     
    9/14/2005Regular Session             Agenda
     
    8/17/2005Regular Session             Agenda
     
    7/20/2005Regular Session             Agenda
     
    6/15/2005Regular Session             Agenda
     
    5/18/2005Regular Session             Agenda
     
     

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