Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
AUGUST 19, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM ANNUAL UPDATE - SOUTH BAY SUBREGION
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING:
1. programming of additional $43.9 million within the capacity of Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) - South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program;
2. programming of additional $15.9 million within the capacity of Measure M MSP - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program; and
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO or his designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements and/or amendments for approved projects.
Issue
ISSUE
Measure M MSPs are included in the Measure M Expenditure Plan. All MSP funds are limited to capital projects. The annual update approves additional eligible projects for funding and allows the South Bay Subregion and implementing agencies to revise scope of work, schedule, amend project budgets as well as removal of projects.
This update includes changes to projects which have received Board approval and funding allocation for new projects. Funds are programmed through Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24. The Board’s approval is required to program additional funds and the updated project lists which serve as the basis for Metro to enter into agreements and/or amendments with the respective implementing agencies.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
In September 2019, the Metro Board of Directors approved South Bay Subregion’s first MSP Five-Year Plan and programmed funds in: 1) Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 50); 2) South Bay Highway Operational Improvements (expenditure line 63); and 3) Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 66).
Metro staff continued working closely with the South Bay cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and the implementing agencies on project eligibility reviews of the proposed
projects for this annual update. Metro required, during staff review, a detailed project scope of work to confirm eligibility and establish the program nexus, i.e., project location and limits, length, elements, phase(s), total expenses and funding request, schedule, etc. This level of detail will ensure timeliness of the execution of the project Funding Agreements once the Metro Board approves the projects. For those proposed projects that will have programming of funds in FY 2022-23 and beyond, Metro accepted high level (but focused and relevant) project scope of work during the review process. Metro staff will work on the details with the SBCCOG and the implementing agencies through a future annual update process. Those projects will receive conditional approval as part of this approval process. However, final approval of funds for those projects shall be contingent upon the implementing agency demonstrating the eligibility of each project as required in the Measure M Master Guidelines.
The changes in this annual update include $300,000 reduction of funds for one previously approved project and $61.1 million in additional programming for 19 new
projects.
South Bay Highway Operational Improvements (expenditure line 63)
This update includes funding adjustments to one existing and eight new projects as follows:
Carson
• Program $700,000 in FYs 21 and 22 for MM5507.02 - Carson Street ITS Project. The funds will be used to complete the PAED, PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
• Program $6,019,999,000 in FYs 21, 22 and 23 for MM5507.03 - Sepulveda Boulevard Widening from Alameda Street to ICTF. The funds will be used to complete the PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
Gardena
• Program $5,567,000 in FYs 21, 22, 23 and 24 for MM5507.04 - Redondo Beach Boulevard Arterial Improvements. The funds will be used to complete the PAED, PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
Hawthorne
• Deobligate $950,000 in FYs 20 and 21 for MM5507.01 - North East Hawthorne Mobility Improvement Project. The funds will be reduced due to minor change in scope of work.
Inglewood
• Program $500,000 in FY 24 for MM5507.05 - Manchester Boulevard/Prairie Avenue ITS & Traffic Signal Improvements. The funds will be used to complete the PAED and PS&E phases of the project.
• Program $7,300,000 in FYs 22, 23 and 24 for MM5507.06 - Downtown ITS. The funds will be used to complete the PAED, PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
LA County
• Program $1,530,000 in FYs 21, 22 and 23 for MM5507.07 - Avalon Boulevard TSSP in the City of Carson. The funds will be used to complete the PAED, PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
Metro
• Program $5,871,000 in FYs 21, 22, 23 and 24 for MM5507.08 - I-110 Southbound Off-Ramp to PCH. The funds will be used to complete the Project Approval/Environmental Document (PAED) and Plans Specification and Estimates (PS&E) phases of the project.
• Program $17,500,000 in FYs 21, 22, 23 and 24 for MM5507.09 - 405/110 Separation. The funds will be used to complete the PAED and PS&E phases of the project.
Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 66)
This update includes funding adjustments to one existing and eleven new projects as follows:
Hawthorne
• Program $260,000 in FYs 21, 22, 23 and 24 for MM5508.07 - Rosecrans Avenue Mobility Improvement Project, Phase II, from Prairie Avenue to Crenshaw Boulevard. The funds will be used to complete the PAED and PS&E phases of the project.
• Program $260,000 in FYs 21, 22, 23 and 24 for MM5508.08 - Crenshaw Boulevard Signal Improvement and Intersection. The funds will be used to complete the PAED and PS&E phases of the project.
Hermosa Beach
• Program $1,800,000 in FYs 21, 22, 23 and 24 for MM5508.09 - Mobility and Accessibility Improvements Project. The funds will be used to complete the Project Initiation Document (PID) and PAED phases of the project.
Inglewood
• Program $6,500,000 in FYs 22, 23 and 24 for MM4602.06 - First/Last Mile Improvements. The funds will be used to complete the PAED, PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
• Program $1,000,000 in FY 24 for MM5508.10 - Changeable Message Signs. The funds will be used to complete the PAED and PS&E phases of the project.
LA City
• Reduce $300,000 in FY 23 for MM5508.01 - Signal Operational Improvements. The project scope eliminated one intersection due to design constraints and revised the project title from Five Signal Modification and Operational to Signal Operational Improvements.
LA County
• Program $1,165,000 in FYs 21, 22, 23 and 24 for MM4602.07 - Westmount/West Athens Pedestrian Improvements, Phase II. The funds will be used to complete the PAED, PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
Palos Verdes Estate
• Program $677,000 in FYs 21 and 22 for MM5508.11 - Palos Verdes Drive West Corridor Expansion Project. The funds will be used to complete the PAED and PS&E phases of the project.
Rancho Palos Verdes
• Program $1,330,000 in FYs 21, 22, 23 and 24 for MM5508.12 - Congestion Improvements (25th to Palos Verdes Drive). The funds will be used to complete the Project Study Report (PSR) and PAED phases of the project.
Redondo Beach
• Program $1,000,000 in FYs 21 and 22 for MM4602.08 - North Redondo Beach Bikeway (NRBB) Extension - Felton Lane to Inglewood Avenue. The funds will be used to complete the PAED, PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
• Program $200,000 in FYs 21 and 22 for MM4602.09 - North Redondo Beach Bikeway (NRBB) Extension - Inglewood Avenue. The funds will be used to complete the PAED, PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
• Program $2,000,000 in FYs 21 and 22 for MM5508.13 - Traffic Signal Communications and Network System. The funds will be used to complete the PAED, PS&E and Construction phases of the project.
Equity Platform
Consistent with Metro’s Equity Platform, the MSP outreach effort recognizes and acknowledges the need to establish comprehensive, multiple forums to meaningfully engage the community to comment on the proposed projects under all programs. The SBCCOG along with member agencies and adjacent unincorporated area of Los Angeles County undertook an extensive outreach effort and invited the general public to a series of public workshops and meetings. Metro will continue to work with the Subregion to seek opportunities to reach out to a broader constituency of stakeholders.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
Programming of Measure M MSP funds to the South Bay Subregion projects will not have any adverse safety impacts on Metro’s employees or patrons.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In FY 2020-21, $4.07 million is requested in Cost Center 0441 (subsidies budget - Planning) for the Active Transportation Program (Project #474401) and $15.8 million is requested in Cost Center 0442 (Highway Subsidies) for the Transportation System Mobility Improvement Program (Project #475502). Upon approval of this action, staff will reallocate necessary funds to appropriate projects within Cost Centers 0441 and 0442 in coherence with the FY20 continuing resolution budget until the FY21 budget is adopted in September. Since these are multi-year projects, Cost Centers 0441 and 0442 will be responsible for budgeting the cost in future years.
Impact to Budget
The sources of funds for these projects are Measure M Highway Construction 17%. These fund sources are not eligible for Metro bus and rail operating and capital expenditures.
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Recommendation supports the following goals of the Metro Vision 2028 Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Provide high-quality mobility options that enable people to spend less time traveling by alleviating the current operational deficiencies and improving mobility along the projects.
Goal 4: Transform LA County through regional collaboration by partnering with the Council of Governments and the local jurisdictions to identify the needed improvements and take the lead in development and implementation of their projects.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board could elect not to approve the additional programming of funds for the Measure M MSP projects for the South Bay Subregion. This is not recommended as the proposed projects were developed by the Subregion in accordance with the Measure M Ordinance, Guidelines and the Administrative Procedures.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Metro staff will continue to work with the Subregion to identify and deliver projects. Funding Agreements will be executed with those who have funds programmed in FY 2020-21. Program/Project updates will be provided to the Board on an annual basis.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 50)
Attachment B - South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (expenditure line 63)
Attachment C - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 66)
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Fanny Pan, DEO, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 418-3433
Shawn Atlow, Executive Officer, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 418-3327
Laurie Lombardi, SEO, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 418-3251
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: James de la Loza, Chief Planning Officer, (213) 922-2920
