Meeting_Body
AD HOC CONGESTION, HIGHWAY AND ROADS COMMITTEE
JULY 18, 2018
Subject
SUBJECT: MEASURE R HIGHWAY OPERATIONAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - LAS VIRGENES
MALIBU SUBREGION
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING project list change for Measure R Line 32 Highway Operational Improvements in Las Virgenes Malibu Subregion; and
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO or his designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements for the approved project.
Issue
ISSUE
As part of the Metro Board approved Las Virgenes Malibu Measure R project list, $3,500,000 has been programmed for MR311.35 - Pacific Coast Highway Shoulder Improvements. The City of Malibu is requesting a cost neutral replacement of this project and reallocation of the programmed Measure R funds for development of a Park and Ride facility in Malibu.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The City of Malibu has adopted a directive in their general plan to collaborate with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) and other government agencies to establish park and ride facilities within the City. In an effort to encourage carpooling and manage traffic on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), the City of Malibu is proposing to purchase vacant land adjacent to their Civic Center and in the Point Dume area and will dedicate 4.1 acres of the acquired properties to transportation related improvements/park and ride facilities.
To acquire the vacant land and develop a park and ride lot to enable added transit service and travel alternatives, the City has asked to replace the project and reallocate the funds from MR311.35 -- PCH Shoulder Improvements to MR311.35 -- Park and Ride Lot on Civic Center Way and/or PCH. No expenditures were incurred as part of the previously proposed project as an agreement was not executed.
Staff has reviewed the city’s request and recommends approval of the cost neutral replacement and reallocation of the programmed Measure R funds for the proposed park and ride lots. Park and Ride Facilities are eligible Highway Operational Improvements. The Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments has approved the change.
Additionally, as a reimbursement condition of the parcel purchase, staff has informed the City of Malibu that Measure R funds may only be used for the portion of the improvements fully committed to future transit and park and ride services.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
The programming of the subregional funds will have no adverse impact to the safety of Metro patrons and employees and the users of the referenced transportation facilities.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding for the highway project is from the Measure R 20% Highway Capital subfund earmarked for the Las Virgenes Malibu subregion, (Project No 460311) in the FY 2019 Budget. This program is under Cost Center 0442 in Account 54001 (Subsidies to Others).
Impact to Budget
Should additional funds be required in FY19, staff will revisit the budgetary needs using the mid-year adjustment process.
The source of funds for this Project is Measure R 20% Highway Funds. This fund source is not eligible for Bus and Rail Operations or Capital Expenses.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board may choose to not approve the funding allocation. However this is not recommended as the proposed use of funds is consistent with the guidelines of Measure R.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Metro Highway Program Staff will continue to work with the city to develop the final scope and Funding Agreement for the project.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Measure R Highway Operational Improvements Program - Las Virgenes Malibu subregion
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Benkin Jong, Sr. Manager Transportation Planning (213) 922-3053
Isidro Panuco, Manager Transportation Planning (213) 418-3208
Abdollah Ansari, Sr. Executive Officer, (213) 922-4781
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Richard F. Clarke, Chief Program Management officer, (213) 922-7557
