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Meeting date/time:
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5/22/2025
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012,
3rd Floor, Metro Board Room
Watch online: https://boardagendas.metro.net
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2025-0438
| 3. | Oral Report / Presentation | RECEIVE remarks by the Chair. | | |
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2025-0439
| 4. | Oral Report / Presentation | RECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer. | | |
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2025-0141
| 10. | Project | CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING the proposed Metro Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor Segment B Project (Segment B) to be implemented in coordination with the Randolph Corridor Active Transportation (AT) Project being led by the City of Commerce;
B. APPROVING the programming of $3.15 million from the Measure R Program for Segment B as an Initial Investment Priority identified in the Long Beach-East Los Angeles Corridor Mobility Investment Plan (LB-ELA CMIP) to local jurisdiction(s), including the City of Commerce and/or Bell;
C. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or their designee to enter into the necessary funding agreement and/or amend an existing funding agreement with local jurisdiction(s) to implement Segment B; and
D. AUTHORIZING the CEO to file a Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research to fulfill the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements for a Categorical Exemption (CE). | | |
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2025-0183
| 18. | Public Hearing | CONSIDER:
A. ADOPTING the proposed FY26 Budget as presented in the budget document (provided in a separate transmittal and posted on metro.net );
1. AUTHORIZING $9.4 billion annual consolidated expenditures to achieve goals and objectives set forth by the Board adopted mission and goals;
2. AUTHORIZING a total of 11,821 FTEs, of which 9,616 are Represented FTEs and 2,205 are Non-Represented FTEs;
3. AUTHORIZING an average 4% performance-based merit increase for Non-Represented employees. The wage increases for Represented employees, in accordance with the pre-negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreements, is an average 4.0%;
4. AUTHORIZING a 5% adjustment to current Non-Represented job pay grade levels to reflect best practice. (see Attachment A);
5. APPROVING the Life of Project (LOP) budgets for new capital projects; new capital projects with LOP exceeding $5.0 million are presented in Attachment B;
6. AMENDING the proposed budget to include any Board approved actions currently under consideration from now to the en | | |
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2024-1133
| 32. | Contract | WITHDRAWN: AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. AWARD a firm fixed unit rate Contract No. PS124715000 to Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC to provide the Metro Bike Share (MBS) program services in the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $86,845,569 for the five-year and six month base term, $42,119,497 for the first three-year option term, $46,403,975 for the second three-year option term, and $22,879,834 for optional expansions to other jurisdictions for a total NTE contract amount of $198,248,875, subject to the resolution of properly submitted protest(s), if any; and
B. EXECUTE individual contract modifications within the Board approved contract modification authority.
MITCHELL AMENDMENT:
C. Report back in November 2025 and annually thereafter on:
1. Development and implementation of the Good Neighbor Policy, non-smartphone and non-credit card payment options, and options for unbanked individuals;
2. Performance of the Metro Bike Share program, including performance requirements tied to liquidated damages, and development and implementation of the public facing dash | | |
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2025-0113
| 34. | Policy | ADOPT the proposed Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire the Fee Simple Interest and/or the Improvements Pertaining to Realty (“IPR”) for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as follows:
1. 14523-14533 Keswick Street, Van Nuys, CA, APN: 2210-030-007, 2210-030-008, 2210-030-030, and 2210-030-031; (E-001)
2. 14603-14605 Keswick Street, Van Nuys, CA, APN: 2210-030-009, 2210-030-010, 2210-030-014, and 2210-030-016; (E-003)
3. 14660 Raymer Street and 14663 Keswick Street, Van Nuys, CA, APN: 2210-025-008, -009, & -034; (E-013)
4. 14742 Raymer Street, Van Nuys, CA, APN: 2210-025-045; (E-016)
5. 14746 Raymer Street, Van Nuys, CA, APN: 2210-025-048; (E-019)
The interests being acquired in the above-listed properties are referred to herein as the “Property Interests.”
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2025-0455
| 35. | Contract | CONSIDER:
A. RATIFYING the procurement and award of Contract No. OP239906000HR5000 (HR5000 Contract) to the Hyundai Rotem USA Corporation (Hyundai Rotem), and the HR5000 Contract as amended by Modifications 1-3 for the manufacturing and delivery of 182 new heavy rail vehicles (HRVs), in the amount of $663,688,303 for the base contract buy, exclusive of one contract option for an additional 50 HRVs, totaling 232 HRVs for a total of $730,057,133;
B. RATIFYING the procurement and award of Contract No. OP245126000A650HRV (A650 Contract) to Woojin IS America (Woojin), and the A650 Contract as amended by Modifications 1-3 for the refurbishment of 74 A650 HRVs, in the amount of $213,587,542.63 for 70 base HRVs, and one contract option for an additional 4 HRVs, totaling 74 HRVs; and
C. ADOPTING the resolutions attached as Attachment A and Attachment B, affirming that modifications made to the HR5000 and A650 Contracts to bring the Contracts into compliance with the Manufacturing Careers Policy (MCP) are consistent with Metro’s goals to implement the MCP into the HR5000 and A650 Con | | |
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2025-0440
| 2. | Minutes | APPROVE Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held April 24, 2025. | | |
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2025-0265
| 6. | Plan | CONSIDER:
A. RECEIVING AND FILING the 2028 Mobility Concept Plan (MCP) Progress Report; and
B. AMENDING the 2022 Prioritized Mobility Concept Plan (MCP) project list to include the Pomona Fairplex Metrolink Station Improvements Project as part of the Rail project mode/type. | | |
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2025-0247
| 7. | Contract | WITHDRAWN: AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed unit rate, task order based Contract No. PS127282000 with Mott MacDonald Group, Inc. to provide Games Support Services to support Metro’s planning for the 2028 Games for a period of four years in an amount not to exceed (NTE) $42,043,610, subject to resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any. | | |
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2025-0417
| 8. | Motion / Motion Response | APPROVE Motion by Solis, Dupont-Walker, and Hahn that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. Work with the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions, and community-based organizations and groups to identify potential fan zones for the 2028 Games that are:
1. Geographically spread across the region;
2. Accessible by high-quality, high-frequency transit and multi-modal options;
3. Integrated with strong first/last mile connections;
4. Reflective of local culture and community; and
5. Coordinating ensuring there is no competition for the same communities.
B. Report back within 120 days on initial planning steps, including coordination efforts, potential locations, community engagement strategies, and how existing and planned transit infrastructure can be leveraged to support fan zone access. The report back will include:
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2025-0418
| 9. | Motion / Motion Response | APPROVE Motion by Hahn, Bass, Dutra, Dupont-Walker, and Butts that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. Initiate conversation and coordination with Long Beach Transit and the Port of LA to assess existing services and explore the feasibility of establishing a water taxi service to connect San Pedro and Long Beach in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. This study shall include:
1. Route Identification: Evaluate optimal and safe routes for operation between San Pedro and Long Beach, considering factors such as navigational safety, environmental impact, and accessibility;
2. Infrastructure Assessment: Assess potential docking facilities, terminals, and necessary infrastructure upgrades to support the proposed water taxi/ferry service;
3. Financial Analysis: Estimate capital and operating costs associated with extending, establishing, and maintaining the water taxi service during and after the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Include revenue projections, and potential local, state, and federal funding sources that could be eligible for operating an | | |
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2025-0166
| 11. | Budget | CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING $11,937,350 in Measure M High Desert Multipurpose Corridor (HDMC) funds identified in the Expenditure Plan for Right-Of-Way (ROW) acquisition to be repurposed to the High Desert Corridor (HDC) Joint Powers Agency (JPA) for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) work program; and
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or their designee to negotiate and execute all necessary funding agreements with the HDC JPA. | | |
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2025-0167
| 12. | Plan | ADOPT the First/Last Mile Plan for the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project (Attachment A). | | |
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2025-0244
| 13. | Program | CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING programming of $2,709,031 within the capacity of Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) - Subregional Equity Program (Expenditure Line 68), as shown in Attachment A; and
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO or their designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements and/or amendments for approved projects. | | |
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2025-0324
| 14. | Contract | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award a firm fixed price Contract No. PS122552000 to Vermont Slauson - LDC, Inc. for the administration of the Transit Oriented Communities Economic Development Program (EDP) Pilot Investment Fund (Fund) in the amount of $1,370,495 for the three-year base term, $310,740 for the first option year, and $253,745 for the second option year, for a total combined contract amount of $1,934,980, effective June 1, 2025, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any. | | |
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2025-0376
| 15. | Program | CONSIDER:
A. REALLOCATING a Measure M Metro Active Transport, Transit and First/Last Mile (MAT) project funding award for the Western/Slauson project to a new project, Crenshaw Boulevard First/Last Mile Improvements, in the amount of $3,379,169.89;
B. WAIVING program eligibility and competitive selection procedures specific to awarding funding to Crenshaw Boulevard First/Last Mile Improvements; and
C. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), or their designee, to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements and/or amendments for approved projects. | | |
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2025-0419
| 17. | Motion / Motion Response | APPROVE Motion By Solis, Bass, Hahn and Yaroslavsky that the Board adopts a position supporting the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles in their efforts to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) along portions of the project’s alignment.
WE FURTHER MOVE that the Board directs the CEO to:
A. At the commencement of the environmental review for the project direct staff to:
1. Prioritize investigations for the LAUS segment that includes an underground alignment through downtown Los Angeles north of the 1-10 freeway;
2. Ensure that persons staying in the Skid Row area, and other housing-insecure residents living along the alignment, have access to housing and supportive services during project construction;
B. Direct staff to coordinate with the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles in their efforts to establish an EIFD to:
1. Provide an additional funding source for the LAUS through Downtown Los Angeles segment, either as a repayment source for Metro’s financing or to offset project costs; and
2. Through a framework that is ce | | |
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2024-1112
| 19. | Appointment | APPROVE the following nominees for the Measure M Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (MMITOC):
A. Jesse Soto, the recommended nominee for area of expertise B, municipal/public finance and/or budgeting professional; and
B. Michael Moore, the recommended nominee for area of expertise C, transit professional with experience in senior-level decision-making in transit operations and labor practices. | | |
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2025-0175
| 21. | Plan | ADOPT the staff recommendation for the official and operational station name for the City of Beverly Hills station on Metro Rail’s Purple (D Line) Extension Section 2:
· Official Station Name - Beverly Dr
· Operational Station Name - Beverly Dr | | |
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2025-0276
| 22. | Agreement | AUTHORIZE the resolution with the Department of Justice (DOJ) required for Metro to receive federal criminal history and subsequent arrest reports for designated personnel hired for the Transit Community Public Safety Department (TCPSD). | | |
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2025-0191
| 29. | Contract | CONSIDER:
A. FINDING that after rejecting all bids for a High-Density Storage System solicited under Public Utilities Code (PUC) section §130232 the equipment may be purchased at a lower price on the open market; and
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed price Contract No. OP119312(3)000 to Southwest Material Handling, Inc., pursuant to PUC §130233, for the High-Density Storage System in the amount of $889,636.50 inclusive of sales tax, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any.
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2025-0216
| 30. | Contract | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award the firm fixed-price Contract No. DR127482000 to Los Angeles Truck Center (DBA Velocity Truck Centers), the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for four Hi-Rail Bucket Trucks in the amount of $1,868,474.94, inclusive of sales tax, and subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any. | | |
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2025-0226
| 31. | Contract | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed price Contract No. OP123944000 to Toyo Denki Railway Services, LLC., in the amount of $2,721,997.50 to transport, inspect, overhaul, and test Metro’s P3010 High Speed Circuit Breaker (HSCB) assembly, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any. | | |
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2025-0435
| | Informational Report | RECEIVE General Public Comment | | |
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