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Meeting Name: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/26/2018 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 3rd Floor, Metro Board Room
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2018-0154 2.MinutesAPPROVE Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held March 22, 2018.   Not available Not available
2018-0128 7.ProgramESTABLISH a Toll Bond Pool of underwriters, listed in Attachment A, from which underwriters will be selected for future negotiated debt issues for toll revenue bonds and other toll revenue backed debt issued under the ExpressLanes program through June 30, 2021, with two further 1-year options to extend.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0006 8.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING $20.841 million of additional programming within the capacity of the Measure R Highway Subregional Programs and funding changes via the updated project list, as shown in Attachment A for: · Highway Operational Improvements in Arroyo Verdugo · Highway Operational Improvement in Las Virgenes Malibu · I-405, I-110, I-105 and SR-91 Ramp and Interchange Imp. (South Bay) · I-605 Corridor “Hot Spots” Interchange Imp. In Gateway Cities · I-710 South and/or Early Action Projects in Gateway Cities B. AUTHORIZING the CEO or his designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements for approved projects   Not available Not available
2018-0160 10.ProgramAPPROVE Metro’s participation in the Hollywood Entertainment District Business Improvement District for a period of ten years beginning January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2028 for an estimated amount of $2,891,282 through 2028.   Not available Not available
2018-0120 11.ProgramAPPROVE programming of up to $55 million to upgrade aging bus farebox equipment and rail station validators that will enhance security, prepare for new payment technologies, ensure near real time communications, simplify regional fares and requirements, and ensure that customers and future 2028 Summer Olympic visitors experience a convenient and barrier-free fare payment system.   Not available Not available
2018-0014 16.ProgramAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and award All Risk Property and Boiler and Machinery insurance policies for all property at the current policy limits at a not to exceed price of $2.5 million for the 12-month period May 10, 2018 through May 10, 2019.   Not available Not available
2018-0064 17.AgreementAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and Los Angeles County Transit Operators.   Not available Not available
2017-0928 19.PlanCONSIDER: A. ADOPTING Blue Line First/Last Mile Plan, and B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to seek grant funding for Plan implementation.   Not available Audio Audio
2017-0928 19.PlanCONSIDER: A. ADOPTING Blue Line First/Last Mile Plan, and B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to seek grant funding for Plan implementation.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0099 20.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING the Metrolink San Bernardino Line 25% Fare Discount Six-month Pilot Program; B. PROGRAMMING up to $2 Million in prior year Proposition C 10% surplus funds for FY 2018-19 funding only for the Metrolink SBL 25% Fare Discount Six-month Pilot Program; and C. AUTHORIZING the CEO to enter into all agreements necessary to implement the Metrolink SBL 25% Fare Discount Pilot Program.   Not available Not available
2018-0107 21.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING the pursuit of a State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 3090 provisions, to advance local funding for delivery of the State Route 138 highway widening projects described in Attachment A; B. PROGRAMMING up to $44.7 million in federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) funds for the identified projects; and C. AUTHORIZING the CEO to negotiate and enter into an agreement for the future repayment of state funds with Caltrans.   Not available Not available
2018-0074 22.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a two-year, firm fixed price Contract No. MA48271000 to Romaine Electric Corporation, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Spark Plugs (Denso). The Contract one-year base amount is $701,158.68, inclusive of sales tax, and the one-year option amount is $701,158.68, inclusive of sales tax, for a total contract amount of $1,402,317.36, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2017-0835 23.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP97901000-48045 for rigging services at the Metro Red Line and Purple Line stations to United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. for the five-year period covering May 1, 2018 through May 1, 2023, for an amount not-to-exceed $2,893,200.   Not available Not available
2018-0095 31.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. EXECUTE Modification No. 4 to Contract No. AE439330011938, with Ted Tokio Tanaka Architects (TTTA), for the Metro Gold Line Eastside Access 1st/Central Station Improvement Project (Eastside Access), for additional design services in the amount of $487,959, increasing the Total Contract Value from $2,060,492 to $2,548,451; and B. INCREASE Contract Modification Authority (CMA) specific to Contract No. AE439330011938 for Eastside Access in the amount of $412,041, increasing the total CMA amount from $268,954 to $680,995, to support additional services related to Eastside Access.   Not available Not available
2018-0094 35.ProjectAPPROVE an increase in the Life of Project Budget (LOP) for Permeable Pavement and Bioretention Pilot Project (Project) in the amount of $1.16 million increasing the LOP from $940,000 to $2.1 million to complete construction of the Project.   Not available Not available
2018-0117 38.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award the following firm fixed price contracts to firms to partner with Metro for planning, designing, testing and evaluating a new transportation technology-based service for traveling short distances, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any: A. Contract No. PS46292001 to RideCo in the amount of $219,650.26 for 6 months; B. Contract No. PS46292002 to NoMad Transit LLC in the amount of $348,684.69 for 6 months; and C. Contract No. PS46292003 to Transdev in the amount of $316,912.31 for 6 months.   Not available Not available
2018-0200 3.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE report by the Chair.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0200 3.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE report by the Chair.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0201 4.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer.   Not available Audio Audio
2017-0800 6.PolicyADOPT the Clean Air Vehicle toll discount policy.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0196 20.1Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Dupont-Walker, Barger, Solis, Krekorian, and Najarian that the Board direct the CEO to: A. Allocate $950,000 of “Metro surplus funds” to fund Metro’s portion of the CMF West Entrance project design cost included in Metrolink FY19 Capital Budget contingent upon matching funds from other Member Agencies; B. Partner with Metrolink and other Member Agencies to identify grant funding opportunities for the estimated $9.7 million construction cost of the CMF West Entrance project; and C. Report back to the Planning and Programming Committee on all the above in 90 days.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0233 20.2Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Solis, Garcetti, Fasana, Krekorian, and Barger that the Board authorize the recommended 25% Fare Discount Pilot Program on the Metrolink San Bernardino Line for one full year and report back to the board on a quarterly basis.   Not available Not available
2018-0197 26.1Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Solis, Kuehl, Fasana, Krekorian and Barger that the Board directs the CEO to report back in 120 days with a preliminary implementation plan to establish a hygiene and mobile shower program for the homeless population in or near Metro stations. The plan shall include but not be limited to: A. An initial analysis and methodology, in consultation with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s MET (Mental Evaluation Team) unit, the Los Angeles Police Department’s SMART (System-Wide Mental Assessment Response Team) unit, and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to identify and prioritize high-need stations; B. Identify practical and effective solutions to promote hygiene and prevent the spread of infectious diseases (e.g. on-board hand sanitizers, tissue, masks, etc.); C. Establish a multi-phase, pilot program at select stations, including Westlake/MacArthur Park Red/Purple Line Station and North Hollywood Red Line Station; D. Develop a long-term plan for incorporating complete public restrooms at all new rail stations on the system; E. Identify necessary    Not available Audio Audio
2017-0905 29.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a three-year firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP962800003367 to Nationwide Environmental Services Inc., to provide power sweeping services for Metro transit facilities for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,314,860 effective June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2021.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0061 30.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award Contract No. PS46172000 to Gannett Fleming Transit & Rail Systems for on-call engineering support services in support of Rail Maintenance and Engineering, for a total not-to exceed amount of $31,000,000, inclusive of $16,000,000 for the initial two-year base, and $5,000,000 for each of the three, one-year options (effective May 2018 through April 2023); subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0018 33.ProgramRECEIVE AND FILE report on FY2019 Program Management Annual Program Evaluation.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0066 34.ContractAUTHORIZE: A. the Chief Executive Officer to award a Task Order (TO) based seven-year cost plus fixed fee contract plus three one-year options, Contract No. AE47810E0128, to SECOTrans (Joint Venture of LTK Engineering Services, NBA Engineering Inc., Pacific Railway Enterprises Inc., and Ramos Consulting Services, Inc) for systems engineering and support services for design of rail and transit projects; B. an initial two year not-to-exceed amount of $28,932,000 for Task Orders issued through Fiscal Year 2020; and C. the Chief Executive Officer to execute individual Task Orders and changes within the Board approved not-to-exceed amount for the contract.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0134 37.Federal Legislation / State Legislation (Position)ADOPT staff recommended positions: A. Assembly Bill 2417 (Rodriguez) - Metro Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED B. Assembly Bill 1912 (Rodriguez) - Public Employees’ Retirement: Joint Powers Agreements: Liability OPPOSE   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0134 37.Federal Legislation / State Legislation (Position)ADOPT staff recommended positions: A. Assembly Bill 2417 (Rodriguez) - Metro Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED B. Assembly Bill 1912 (Rodriguez) - Public Employees’ Retirement: Joint Powers Agreements: Liability OPPOSE   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0134 37.Federal Legislation / State Legislation (Position)ADOPT staff recommended positions: A. Assembly Bill 2417 (Rodriguez) - Metro Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED B. Assembly Bill 1912 (Rodriguez) - Public Employees’ Retirement: Joint Powers Agreements: Liability OPPOSE   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0148 40.Informational ReportRECEIVE AND FILE the draft Metro Strategic Plan for release and public review.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0148 40.Informational ReportRECEIVE AND FILE the draft Metro Strategic Plan for release and public review.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0194 42.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Hahn as amended by Dupont-Walker that the CEO report back in 180 days to the Board on: A. The current performance of the ExpressLanes; B. A comparison of the Metro ExpressLanes system to other major congestion-pricing toll systems in the country; and C. The viability of Metro ExpressLanes implementing a “Pay-as-You-Use” model for all drivers.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0194 42.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Hahn as amended by Dupont-Walker that the CEO report back in 180 days to the Board on: A. The current performance of the ExpressLanes; B. A comparison of the Metro ExpressLanes system to other major congestion-pricing toll systems in the country; and C. The viability of Metro ExpressLanes implementing a “Pay-as-You-Use” model for all drivers.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0195 43.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Fasana that: A. Metro staff work with Caltrans and other stakeholders to develop, within existing federal and state guidelines, a pilot exclusively for the I-10 ExpressLane / Busway that would define carpools as registered vanpools with all other vehicles (other than passenger buses) subject to fees through a “Pay-as-You-Use” model. The Zero Emission Vehicles using the corridor would be eligible for discounts in effect at the time the pilot commences; and B. Report back to the Metro Board within 180 days on potential effects, key decision points and milestones necessary to implement this pilot including community outreach with feedback and surveys as well as service analysis on impacts and exemptions for low income commuters. The proposed pilot program to be consulted with SCAQMD in relation to Air Quality Management Plan and its impact to sticker program for Electric Vehicle.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0205 44.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE oral update on the efforts related to Senate Bill 1 implementation.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0205 44.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE oral update on the efforts related to Senate Bill 1 implementation.   Not available Audio Audio
2018-0235  Informational ReportReceive GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT   Not available Audio Audio
2017-0905 29.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a three-year firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP962800003367 to Nationwide Environmental Services Inc., to provide power sweeping services for Metro transit facilities for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,314,860 effective June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2021.   Not available Audio Audio