Board Committees
The Boards, at their discretion, establish committees to effectively fulfill the objectives outlined herein. Additionally, the Chairs periodically create ad hoc committees as deemed necessary.
The Joint Capital Programs & Projects Committee reviews and discusses issues related to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), engineering design, construction, facilities right-of-way and real property acquisition activities. Department staffing, annual contracts, projects and initiatives are reviewed through this committee as part of the annual budget process.
2025 Committee Roster
- Natalie Meeks, Chair
- Robyn Grant, Vice Chair
- Stephanie Oddo
- Denis Bilodeau
- Ray Schnell
- Katrina Foley
- Patricia Kelley
- John Taylor
- David Penaloza
Quarterly | 4th Wednesday of the month | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Committee meeting dates and times noted above are subject to change or cancellation, for a current list of upcoming public meetings dates and times, click here.
The Joint Environmental Committee discusses and reviews issues related to the Agencies’ open space management and environmental programs. Contracts related to open space, environmental programs, project level environmental planning and permitting items and issues are reviewed through this committee prior to bringing to the Boards for approval. Department annual contracts, projects and initiatives are reviewed through this committee as part of the annual budget process.
2025 Committee Roster
- Cynthia Conners, Chair
- John Taylor, Vice Chair
- Denis Bilodeau
- Doug Chaffee
- Richard Hurt
- Patricia Kelley
- Stephanie Oddo
- Scott Voigts
Quarterly | 4th Wednesday of the month | 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Committee meeting dates and times noted above are subject to change or cancellation, for a current list of upcoming public meetings dates and times, click here.
The Joint External Affairs Committee reviews and discuss items related to communications, government relations and state and federal legislative affairs. Staff recommendations on proposed legislation are presented for discussion before advancing to the Boards. Communications and legislative advocacy services contracts are reviewed through this committee as well as External Affairs projects and initiatives as part of the annual budget process.
2025 Committee Roster
- Scott Voigts, Chair
- Patricia Kelley, Vice Chair
- Anthony Beall
- Cynthia Conners
- David Penaloza
- John Stephens
- John Taylor
- Donald Wagner
Every other month | 4th Thursday of the month | 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Committee meeting dates and times noted above are subject to change or cancellation, for a current list of upcoming public meetings dates and times, click here.
The Joint Finance & Investment Committee reviews and discusses issues related to the Agencies’ finances, investments, development impact fee program and employee compensation. On a quarterly basis, the Agencies’ investment advisory firm conducts a review of the Agencies’ investment portfolios, which is presented to this committee. It also reviews items related to the financing and credit ratings of the Agencies; compensation, benefits and staffing for the annual budget process as well as contracts, procurement policies and procedures. Finance and Administration department annual contracts, projects and initiatives are reviewed through this committee as part of the annual budget process. Following Board Meeting Budget Workshops, the Committee makes recommendations to the Boards regarding approval of the proposed annual budget.
2025 Committee Roster
- Patricia Kelley, Chair
- Anthony Beal, Vice Chair
- Denis Bilodeau
- Doug Chaffee
- Mike Frost
- Robyn Grant
- Stephanie Oddo
- David Penaloza
- Erica Pezold
- Scott Voigts
Monthly | 4th Wednesday of the month | 10:45 - 12:15 p.m.
Committee meeting dates and times noted above are subject to change or cancellation, for a current list of upcoming public meetings dates and times, click here.
The Joint Strategic Planning Committee reviews and discusses and develops new major policies for the Agencies. Areas of ideas and concept topic include: review and facilitate revisions to the Administrative Code; review strategic planning goals and objectives; and review and facilitate implementation of short-term and long-term planning initiatives.
2025 Committee Roster
- Scott Voigts, Chair
- Patricia Kelley, Vice Chair
- Anthony Beall
- Cynthia Conners
- William Go
- Janice Lim
- John Stephens
- John Taylor
- Donald Wagner
Every other month | 4th Thursday of the month | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Committee meeting dates and times noted above are subject to change or cancellation, for a current list of upcoming public meetings dates and times, click here.
The Joint Toll Operations Committee reviews and discusses items related to toll ordinances and policies; customer service; transaction and payment processing; intrastate and interstate interoperability; and toll compliance/enforcement. Contracts are reviewed through this committee prior to going to the Boards for approval. Department annual contracts, projects and initiatives are reviewed through this committee as part of the annual budget process.
2025 Committee Roster
- Richard Hurt, Chair
- Scott Voigts, Vice Chair
- Denis Bilodeau
- Cynthia Conners
- Patricia Kelley
- David Penaloza
- Erica Pezold
- John Stephens
Every other month | 4th Wednesday of the month | 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Committee meeting dates and times noted above are subject to change or cancellation, for a current list of upcoming public meetings dates and times, click here.
The Foothill/Eastern 241/91 Policies & Agreements Ad Hoc discusses topics related to policies and agreements for the Foothill/Eastern 241/91 Express Connector project.
2025 Committee Roster
- Donald Wagner, Chair
- John Taylor, Vice Chair
- Anthony Beall
- Doug Chaffee
- Janice Lim
- Natalie Meeks
- David Penaloza
Monthly | 4th Thursday of the month | 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Committee meeting dates and times noted above are subject to change or cancellation, for a current list of upcoming public meetings dates and times, click here.
Upcoming Meetings & Agendas
A list of upcoming public meetings, dates, times and Board and Committee meeting agendas can be viewed below.