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CA Pub Util Code § 107022 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 18 - GOLD COAST TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 5 - Powers of the District|Section 107022.

107022.  The members, whether individually or collectively, shall not be liable for any act or omission of the district, including, but not limited to, any of the following:(a) Performing any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.(b) Any act of the district, or for any act of the district’s agents or employees.(c) The payment of wages, benefits, or other compensation to officers, agents, or employees of the district.(d) The payment of workers’ compensation or indemnity to agents or employees of the district for injury, illness, or death.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 503, Sec. 1. (AB 664) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 107023 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 18 - GOLD COAST TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 6 - Claims|Section 107023.

107023.  (a) All claims for money or damages against the district are governed by Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code, except as provided therein or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto.(b) No claim for money or damages shall be considered by the board unless the claim conforms to the provisions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code and unless the claim is filed with the clerk of the board not less than five days prior to the time of the meeting of the board at which it is to be considered.(c) Pursuant to Section 935 of the Government Code, all claims against the district for money or damages that are excepted by Section 905 of the Government Code from the provisions of Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code, and which are not governed by any other statutes or regulations expressly relating thereto, shall be governed by the procedures prescribed in this section, as follows:(1) A signed written claim shall be presented to the district by mailing or delivering it to the clerk of the board by the claimant or by a person acting on behalf of the claimant. The claim shall conform to the requirements of Section 910 of the Government Code or be on a form provided by the district. (2) Unless otherwise provided in this section, the procedures of presentation, consideration, and action upon all claims filed pursuant to this section shall be the same as the procedures provided and required by Sections 910 to 915.2, inclusive, of the Government Code, and any amendment thereto as enacted, which provisions and sections are hereby adopted as the requirements of this section. The presentation and action on claims provided herein shall be a prerequisite to a suit thereon, and the suit shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 945.5 and 945.6 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 503, Sec. 1. (AB 664) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 107024 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 18 - GOLD COAST TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 7 - Detachments|Section 107024.

107024.  (a) Territory within the district may be detached from the district by a supermajority vote of the directors, which shall be at least 80 percent of the nonweighted vote of the existing board provided that all pending legal and financial obligations have been satisfied.(b) The detachment of territory from the district shall become effective upon giving of the notice required in Section 57204 of the Government Code, provided that the detached territory shall not be relieved from liability for taxation for the payment of any bonded indebtedness existing at the time of detachment.(c) Notice of the detachment of territory from the district shall be given to each assessor whose roll is used for a tax levy made pursuant to this part and with the State Board of Equalization pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 54900) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 503, Sec. 1. (AB 664) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 107025 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS|PART 18 - GOLD COAST TRANSIT DISTRICT|CHAPTER 8 - Dissolution|Section 107025.

107025.  (a) The district may be dissolved upon a supermajority vote of the directors which shall be at least 80 percent of the nonweighted vote of the board. However, the winding up of the district shall be conducted by the board and the general manager. The district shall not be fully dissolved and terminated until all debts, financial obligations, and liabilities are paid in full and any and all remaining assets after payment of all debts, financial obligations, and liabilities are distributed to the members.(b) (1) If the directors cannot agree as to the valuation of the property or to the manner of asset distribution, the question shall be submitted to arbitration, as set forth below, and the directors shall make the distribution or valuation as directed by arbitrators.(2) Three arbitrators shall be appointed. One arbitrator shall be selected by the governing bodies of the Cities of Oxnard and San Buenaventura, one arbitrator shall be selected by the governing bodies of the County of Ventura, the City of Port Hueneme, and the City of Ojai, and one arbitrator shall be selected by the governing bodies of the other members. If no other members exist, the third arbitrator shall be selected by the Presiding Judge of the Ventura County Superior Court.(3) The arbitration shall be binding and shall be conducted pursuant to Title 9 (commencing with Section 1280) of the Code of Civil Procedure. Any hearings shall be held within the county. All notices, including notices under Section 1290.4 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall be given to the governing body of each member. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 503, Sec. 1. (AB 664) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 120200.

120200.  The board has perpetual succession and may adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120201 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 120201.

120201.  The board may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120202 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 1 - Corporate Powers|Section 120202.

120202.  (a) All of the privileges, immunities from liability, and exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules, and all pension, relief, disability, workers’ compensation, and other benefits that apply to the activity of officers, agents, or employees of a public agency when performing their respective functions shall apply to employees of the board, and to any nonprofit public benefit corporation of which the board is the sole member.(b) All claims for money or damages against the board or its employees, and against any nonprofit public benefit corporation of which the board is the sole member or the employees of that corporation, shall be governed by Part 1 (commencing with Section 810), Part 2 (commencing with Section 814), Part 3 (commencing with Section 900), and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code applicable to public agencies and their employees, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 557, Sec. 6. Effective October 5, 2005.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120220 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120220.

120220.  The board may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, to employ labor, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this division.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 557, Sec. 7. Effective October 5, 2005.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120220.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120220.5.

120220.5.  The board may provide and maintain by contract with a public agency or by other means, a security force to enforce its regulations, to preserve and protect any public transit system or project financed pursuant to this division, and to preserve and protect the public peace, health, and safety with respect to its system or projects. Alternatively, the board may contract with a private patrol operator licensed pursuant to Chapter 11.5 (commencing with Section 7580) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, with the county sheriff and municipal police departments within the areas described in Section 120054, and with other transit development boards for security, police, and related services.(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 557, Sec. 8. Effective October 5, 2005.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120221 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120221.

120221.  The board may contract with any department or agency of the United States of America, with any public agency, or with any person upon such terms and conditions as the board finds is in its best interest.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120221.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120221.5.

120221.5.  The board shall not enter into a construction contract over one million dollars ($1,000,000) with any entity unless the entity provides to the board an enforceable commitment that the entity and its subcontractors at every tier will use a skilled and trained workforce to perform all work on the project or a contract that falls within an apprenticeship occupation in the building and construction trades in accordance with Chapter 2.9 (commencing with Section 2600) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code.(a) This subdivision shall not apply if any of the following requirements are met:(1) The board has entered into a project labor agreement that will bind all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the project or the board has contracted to use a skilled and trained workforce and the entity has agreed to be bound by that project labor agreement.(2) The project or contract is being performed under the extension or renewal of a project labor agreement that was entered into by the board before January 1, 2017.(3) The entity has entered into a project labor agreement that will bind the entity and all its subcontractors at every tier performing the project or the entity has contracted to use a skilled and trained workforce.(b) For purposes of subdivision (a), “project labor agreement” has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 2500 of the Public Contract Code.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 658, Sec. 6. (AB 805) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120223 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120223.

120223.  (a) If, after rejecting bids received under Section 120222, the board determines and declares by a two-thirds vote of all of its members that, in its opinion, the supplies, equipment, or materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the board may proceed to purchase these supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions regarding contracts, bids, or advertisements.(b) If, after solicitation of bids under Section 120222, the board determines and declares by a majority vote that it has not received a responsive bid, the board may proceed to purchase the supplies, equipment, or materials in the open market without further observance of the provisions regarding contracts, bids, or advertisements.(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1313, Sec. 5.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120224.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120224.1.

120224.1.  (a) Upon determining that immediate remedial measures to avert or alleviate damage to, or to repair or restore damaged or destroyed property of, the board are necessary in order to insure that the facilities of the board are available to serve the transportation needs of the general public or to comply with any state or federal regulation with respect to the operation of public transportation services, and upon determining that available remedial measures, including procurement in compliance with Sections 120222, and 120223, are inadequate, the general manager or chief executive officer may authorize the expenditure of money previously appropriated by the board specifically for the direct purchases of goods and services, without observance of the provisions of those sections.(b) The general manager or chief executive officer, after the expenditure authorized under subdivision (a) has been made, shall submit to the board a full report explaining the necessity for that action.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 557, Sec. 11. Effective October 5, 2005.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120224.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120224.2.

120224.2.  Notwithstanding Section 120222 and upon a finding by two-thirds of all members of the board that a purchase in compliance with Sections 120222 and 120223 does not constitute a method of procurement adequate for the operation of board facilities or equipment, the board may direct the procurement of prototype equipment or modifications in an amount sufficient to conduct and evaluate operational testing without further observance of any provisions requiring contracts, bids, or advertisements.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1313, Sec. 8.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120224.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120224.3.

120224.3.  Notwithstanding Section 120222, the board may direct the purchase of any supply, equipment, or materials without observance of any provision requiring contracts, bids, or advertisements upon a finding by two-thirds of all members of the board that there is only a single source of procurement therefor and that the purchase is for the sole purpose of duplicating, repairing, or replacing supply, equipment, or materials that are in use, including upgrades or migrations of proprietary intellectual property.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 557, Sec. 12. Effective October 5, 2005.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120224.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120224.4.

120224.4.  (a) A person who submits, or who plans to submit, a proposal in response to a procurement solicitation may protest any acquisition conducted in accordance with Sections 120222 and 120223 as follows:(1) Protests based on the content of the procurement solicitation shall be filed with the board within 10 calendar days after the procurement solicitation is first advertised. The general manager or the chief executive officer, or the designee of the general manager or chief executive officer, shall issue a written decision on the protest prior to opening of the procurement solicitation. A protest may be renewed by refiling the protest with the board within 15 calendar days after the mailing of the notice of the intent to award.(2) Any bidder may protest the intent to award on any ground not based upon the content of the procurement solicitation by filing a protest with the board within 15 calendar days after the mailing of the notice of the intent to award.(3) Any protest shall contain a full and complete written statement specifying in detail the grounds of the protest and the facts supporting the protest. Protestors shall have an opportunity to appear and be heard before the board prior to the opening of the procurement solicitation in the case of protests based on the content of the procurement solicitation, or prior to final award in the case of protests based on other grounds or the renewal of protests based on the content of the procurement solicitation.(b) The decision of the protest by the board shall be in writing and constitutes a final administrative decision for purposes of judicial review pursuant to Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 557, Sec. 13. Effective October 5, 2005.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120225 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120225.

120225.  The board may insure against any accident or destruction of the system or any part thereof. The board may also provide insurance as provided in Part 6 (commencing with Section 989), Division 3.6, Title 1 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120226 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120226.

120226.  The board may contract for the services of independent contractors.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120227 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120227.

120227.  The board and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System shall enter into a contract, and the board shall make all of its officers and employees members of the system, except as follows:(a) Members of the board.(b) Officers and employees excluded pursuant to Section 20492 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 577.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120228 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 2 - Contracts|Section 120228.

120228.  Subject to Section 120260, the board may enter into joint powers agreements to operate exclusive public mass transit guideways.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 120240.

120240.  The board may take by grant, purchase, devise, or lease, or condemn in proceedings under eminent domain, or otherwise acquire, and hold and enjoy, real and personal property of every kind necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers. The board may lease, mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property necessary to the full or convenient exercise of its powers.(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 577.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120241 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 120241.

120241.  Whenever a portion of a parcel of real property is to be taken for board purposes and the remainder is to be left in such state or condition as to be of little value to its owner, or to give rise to claims or litigation concerning severance or other damage, the board may acquire the whole parcel and may sell the excess portion or exchange it for other property suitable for board purposes.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120242 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 120242.

120242.  The board shall have or exercise the right of eminent domain in the manner provided by law for the condemnation of private property for public use. The board may take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this division, whether the property is already devoted to the same use or otherwise. In the proceedings, venue, and trial relative to the exercise of the right, the board has all the rights, powers, and privileges of an incorporated city and all rights, powers, and privileges conferred in this division. The board shall proceed in the name of the board in condemnation proceedings. The board, in exercising such power, shall, in addition to the damages for the taking, injury, or destruction of property, also pay the cost, exclusive of betterment and with credit for salvage value, of removal, reconstruction, or relocation of any structure, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, cables, or poles of any public agency or utility which is required to be moved to a new location. If property is condemned by the board, the board may take possession and use the property in accordance with the provisions of Section 1243.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120243 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 120243.

120243.  The Public Utilities Commission of the state shall have and exercise power and jurisdiction to fix just compensation to be paid for the taking of any property of a public utility in eminent domain proceedings brought by the board. No taking or acquisition by the board which would involve the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of the property of a railroad corporation, as defined in Section 230, shall be permitted, unless the Public Utilities Commission, after a hearing, shall find and determine that the public interest and necessity require the abandonment, removal, relocation, or use of such property and that such taking or acquisition will not unreasonably impair the ability of the railroad corporation involved to provide safe, adequate, economical, and efficient service. The board may commence and maintain such eminent domain proceedings in the Public Utilities Commission or the superior court at its option.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120244 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 3 - Property|Section 120244.

120244.  The board is entitled to the benefit of any reservation or grant, in all cases, where any right has been reserved or granted to any public agency to construct or maintain roads, highways, or other crossings over any public or private lands.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)
CA Pub Util Code § 120260 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 11 - TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS|CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions|ARTICLE 4 - Facilities and Services|Section 120260.

120260.  The board shall provide input to the San Diego Association of Governments on the planning and construction of exclusive public mass transit guideways in the area under its jurisdiction in conformance with the California Transportation Plan and the regional transportation plan developed pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 65080) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 447. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.)