Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Subject
SUBJECT: INGLEWOOD FIRST/LAST MILE PLAN
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. EXECUTE Modification No. 3 to Contract No. PS45023000 with Here Design Studio, LLC, to provide consultant services to develop a funding plan for the Aviation/96th St. station in the amount of $15,769, increasing the total contract value from $307,864 to $323,633; and
B. INCREASE Contract Modification Authority (CMA) specific to Contract No. PS45023000 in the amount of $100,000, increasing the CMA amount from $100,000 to $200,000, in support of additional services related to the Project.
Issue
ISSUE
The Inglewood First/Last Mile Plan (Plan) documents community-identified First/Last Mile (FLM) improvements around four Crenshaw/LAX Line stations (Fairview Heights, Downtown Inglewood, Westchester/Veterans, Aviation/96th St.) and one Green Line station (Crenshaw).
The City of Inglewood has committed their 3% local contribution funds to implement FLM improvements to stations in the Plan, except for the Aviation/96th St. station. FLM improvements for Aviation/96th St. station are subject to Metro Board Motions 14.1 (Attachment A) and 14.2 (Attachment B) requiring integration of FLM planning and delivery within the transit capital project. Contract Modification No. 3 is necessary in order to develop a funding plan for this station which will provide further analysis and information to prompt Board consideration on next steps.
Background
BACKGROUND
On May 26, 2016, the Metro Board passed Motion 14.1 on FLM implementation. Motion 14.1 was subsequently amended on June 23, 2016 by Motion 14.2 to allow local jurisdictions to count FLM implementation toward meeting the 3% local funding requirement for major transit capital expansion projects.
The Plan has an anticipated completion in the second quarter of FY19 with a report to the Board expected in the following quarter. The original contract includes planning-level, community-identified pedestrian and bicycle improvements within walking (1/2-mile) and biking (3-mile) distance of three Crenshaw/LAX Line stations (Fairview Heights, Downtown Inglewood, Westchester/Veterans) and one Green Line station (Crenshaw).
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Through the Metro First/Last Mile Policy (Board Motion Items 14.1 and 14.2), the Aviation/96th St. station is required to integrate FLM improvements in project planning and delivery. The Inglewood-focused planning contract was augmented to include the Aviation/96th St. station as an expeditious way to advance FLM planning for the station. Contract Modification No. 3 and the increase in CMA to prepare a funding plan for the Aviation/96th St. station will position this project comparably to other transit corridor projects subject to FLM policy such as Purple Line Sections 2 and 3.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
One key objective of the Plan is to improve safety for transit riders and non-riders alike who walk, bike, or roll near the station through pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements, with a focus on transit riders transferring between modes at the station.
Exploration of implementation strategies can assist in further closing potential infrastructure gaps to address safety issues for users.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no overall financial impacts to the FY19 budget. The FY19 budget in Cost Center 4340, Project 405306, Countywide First/Last Mile Plan, has sufficient funds available to accommodate Modification No. 3 and CMA for Here Design Studio, LLC.
Impact to Budget
The source of funds is Measure M 2% Active Transportation Project funds which are not eligible for bus and rail operating and capital expenditures. The Measure M 2% Active Transportation Program is subject to finalization of administrative procedures. However, budget for this project for FY19 will not be affected by consideration of the administrative procedures.
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The recommendations to prepare a funding plan for the Aviation/96th St. station supports Metro’s Vision 2028 Strategic Plan, Goal 1: To provide high-quality mobility options that enable people to spend less time traveling.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board could decide not to approve the contract modification. This alternative is not recommended because a funding plan for Aviation/96th St. station is needed to be responsive to Board Motions 14.1 and 14.2.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Upon Board approval, staff will execute Modification No. 3 and continue working with the consultant team to develop a funding plan for the identified FLM improvements for the Aviation/96th St. station. The Plan has an anticipated completion in the second quarter of FY19 with a report to the Board expected in the following quarter.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Board Motion 14.1
Attachment B - Board Motion 14.2
Attachment C - Procurement Summary
Attachment D - Contract Modification/Change Order Log
Attachment E - DEOD Summary
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Joanna Chan, Senior Transportation Planner, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 418-3006
Jacob Lieb, Senior Director, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 922-4132
Nick Saponara, DEO, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 922-4313
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Therese W. McMillan, Chief Planning Officer, (213) 922-7077
Debra Avila, Chief Vendor/Contract Management Officer, (213) 418-3051
