Measure C Citizen Oversight Committee

Summary: Jenn Guerra joins the Measure C Citizens Oversight Committee as the newest representative for the “Community Organization representatives.” Jenn is representing the Cultural Arts Rotary Club of Fresno, which is “a vibrant community of creators, connectors, and service-minded leaders who believe in the power of the arts to bring people together. Rooted in Rotary’s spirit of fellowship and “Service Above Self,” we [the Cultural Arts Rotary Club of Fresno] celebrate the diverse cultural heartbeat of Fresno while rolling up our sleeves to make a meaningful impact.” Jenn was approved to join the Measure C COC at the February 26 Fresno COG Policy Board meeting. Jenn’s term began February 27 and ends February 27, 2030.

Action: None. This is an information item, there is no vote needed from the COC.

Action: Review and comment, comment with edits, and vote to accept the January 8, 2026, Measure C Citizen Oversight Committee minutes.

Summary:  Each fiscal year the Citizen Oversight Committee (COC) asks all local agencies receiving Measure C Local Transportation Pass-Through Funds to complete a reporting of how they expect to spend the current year’s Measure C Local Program allocations. The request goes out to local agencies via a form that staff updates and emails out each year.

To date, the following required Local Agency Budget Forms were completed and returned for COC review by local agencies:

• City of Firebaugh
• City of Huron
• City of Orange Cove

Action: Review and approve the following LABFs. Staff requests that the COC membership review the attached LABFs, submit questions to Staff and vote to accept them as presented.

Summary: Pursuant to the adopted Fresno County Transportation Authority procedures for administration of Measure C Extension Funds for Local Transportation Pass-Through Projects and Programs, and Short-Term Regional Transportation Program projects, local agencies are required to submit their Measure C Extension Expenditure Report(s) for the fiscal year 2024-25:

• City of Coalinga
• City of Firebaugh
• City of Fowler
• City of Fresno
• Fresno Airports
• Fresno FAX
• City of Huron
• City of Kingsburg
• City of Mendota
• City of Orange Cove
• City of Parlier
• City of San Joaquin
• City of Sanger
• City of Selma
• County of Fresno

The agencies above have met the Measure C Extension Reporting Deadline Requirement for FY24-25.

All agencies’ reports have been submitted and  will be audited for accuracy and compliance.

Action: Review and accept. Staff requests that the COC membership review the attached expenditure reports, submit questions to staff and vote to accept them.

Summary: Price Paige & Company Certified Public Accountants was retained by the Authority to perform the audit of finances on all local agencies receiving Measure C Extension revenue as required in the 2006 Measure C Extension Expenditure Plan. The firm has recently completed the audit of finances and submitted the final report for fiscal years ending June 30, 2022¹ and June 30, 2024¹, for the agencies listed below:

• FY22 City of Huron
• FY24 City of Coalinga

In summary the firm stated that overall, local agencies continue to adhere to the record keeping and reporting requirements, as well as proper expenditure of Measure C funds in accordance with provisions of the Measure C Transportation Sales Tax Extension. The remaining FY22 and FY23 agencies are all in process of their audits and are expected to be presented to the Committee at the next meeting.

Remaining FY22:

• City of Orange Cove

Remaining FY23:

• City of Huron
• City of Orange Cove
• City of San Joaquin
• City of Sanger

Remaining FY24:

• City of Fowler
• City of Fresno
• Fresno FAX
• City of Huron
• City of Orange Cove
• City of Parlier
• City of San Joaquin
• City of Sanger

¹FCTA Audits of local agencies are dependent on agency audits.

Action: Review and accept. Staff requests that the COC membership review the attached audits reports, submit questions to staff and vote to accept them.

Summary: The Measure C Citizens’ Oversight Committee currently meets the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m., as needed. Meetings happen as needed Due to scheduling conflicts with current members, a vote on meeting dates and times will take place to accommodate all members’ schedules within reason.

The following dates and times serve as an example.

• First Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m.
• Second Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m.
• Second Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m.

Action: The current COC members will vote on a new meeting date and time or to remain at the same date and time for the the “Measure C Citizens’ Oversight Committee.”

Summary: Following the COC’s request at the last February COC meeting, the COC requested a review of rules and guidelines members are expected to follow. Rules and guidelines are set within the “Measure C Extension Expenditure Plan” Appendix G – Citizens Oversight Committee.

Action: None. This is an information item, there is no vote needed from the COC.

A. Upcoming 2026 COC meeting dates – please reserve these dates from 5-7:00 pm

• April 2
• May 7
• June 4
• July 2
• August 6
• September 3
• October 1
• November 5
• December 3

B.  Items for the next agenda

C.  Upcoming Meetings/Events of other related Boards/Committees

March

• Fresno COG Transportation Technical Committee – Friday, March 13, at 8:30 AM in-person at Fresno Council of Governments Sequoia Conference Room
• Fresno COG Policy Advisory Committee – Friday, March 13, at 10:00 AM in-person at Fresno Council of Governments Sequoia Conference Room
• Fresno COG Policy Board – Thursday, March 26, at 5:30 PM in-person at Fresno Council of Governments Sequoia Conference Room

April

• Fresno COG Transportation Technical Committee – Friday, April 10, at 8:30 AM in-person at Fresno Council of Governments Sequoia Conference Room
• Fresno COG Policy Advisory Committee – Friday, April 10, at 10:00 AM in-person at Fresno Council of Governments Sequoia Conference Room
• Fresno COG Policy Board – Thursday, April 30, at 5:30 PM in-person at Fresno Council of Governments Sequoia Conference Room