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Meeting date/time:
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7/27/2017
9:00 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
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2017-0473
| 2 | Minutes | APPROVE Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held June 22, 2017. | | |
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2017-0384
| 8 | Contract | CONSIDER:
A. ACKNOWLEDGING completion of the I-5/SR-14 HOV Direct Connector Project and AUTHORIZING to close of the project;
(REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD)
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to reprogram $85.8 million dollars of planned $90.8 million dollars unspent in original Measure R 20% funds for the I-5/SR-14 HOV Capacity Enhancements Project to other eligible highway operational improvement projects in North County;
C. AUTHORIZING retention of $5 million from the $90.8 million to remain within the I-5/SR-14 HOV Direct Connector Project for completion of the outstanding workscope with any unspent funds to remain within the North County region, and;
D. AMENDING FY18 budget for $2 million dollars to create and fund the I-5 / SR-14 Direct Connector Project to address a remaining utility relocation. | | |
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2017-0408
| 9 | Program | CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING up to $4.7 million in programming for Measure R Line 32, Highway Operational Improvements in Las Virgenes Malibu Subregion for project number MR311.34 - Long Valley Road/Valley Circle/US-101 Northbound (NB) On-Ramp improvements; and
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO or his designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements for approved project. | | |
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2017-0421
| 10 | Program | PROGRAM $1,500,000 to Caltrans to prepare Noise Barrier Scope Summary Reports (NBSSRs) for three soundwall segments identified as follows: Westbound I-210 from Orcas Ave to Foothill Blvd (Lake View Terrace), Eastbound I-210 from Yarnell St to Roxford St (Sylmar) and Northbound I-405 north of Devonshire St to the I-405/SR-118 connector crossing (North Hills). | | |
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2017-0430
| 12 | Agreement | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute a seven (7)-year lease agreement (“Lease Agreement”) with The City of Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (“City”), having jurisdiction over Los Angeles World Airports (“LAWA”), allowing Metro to continue leasing 2.0177 acres of land and improvements located at Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”) Terminal 27, 6111 W. 96th Street, Los Angeles at a rental amount of $7,770 per month for a total lease value of $714,448 over the (7)-year lease term including an estimated 3.29% CPI adjustment assessed annually. | | |
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2017-0412
| 13 | Informational Report | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a five-year exclusive lease agreement and a five-year extension option with Bike and Park Santa Monica, LLC (Bike and Park) for the Kiosk S-4 space location at Union Station in the amount of $1,970.72 monthly base rent plus an annual increase of three percent, common area maintenance (CAM) fees, and a percentage rent of ten percent of gross sales above the base rent, for a total income in excess of $500,000 over the 10-year lease. Lease will start on the earlier of 60 days from completion of the Metro Bike Hub currently under construction or the day the Bike and Park actually commences conducting business. | | |
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2017-0321
| 20 | Program | CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING the recommended federal Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program funding awards totaling up to $7,374,066 for Traditional Capital Projects and up to $1,818,271 for Other Capital and Operating Projects, as shown in Attachments A and B, respectively;
B. APPROVING the recommended federal Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Program funding awards totaling up to $6,278,036 as shown in Attachment C;
C. APPROVING the recommended federal Section 5317 New Freedom funding awards totaling up to $3,254,352, as shown in Attachment D;
D. AMENDING the FY 2018 Budget to add $2,953,505 for the recommended Section 5310 funded projects and $3,000,000 for the recommended Section 5316 JARC Program, once the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awards the grant funds;
E. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or his designee to negotiate and execute pass-through agreements with agencies as sub-recipients approved for funding by FTA;
F. DELEGATING to the CEO or his designee the authority to administr | | |
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2017-0425
| 21 | Program | AUTHORIZE the implementation of a monthly parking program to non-transit riders at the Expo/Sepulveda Station. | | |
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2017-0344
| 22 | Agreement | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate and execute a Construction Funding Agreement with the City of Los Angeles for the Taylor Yard Bridge with a not-to-exceed amount of $21,700,000. | | |
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2017-0298
| 25 | Contract | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute:
A. a five-year indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery cost plus fixed fee Contract No. PS20655 to TRC Solutions, Inc., for Environmental Waste Handling and Environmentally Related Construction Services on Task Orders, for a base term of three (3) years, plus two one-year options, in an amount not to exceed $42,274,495 (Base Contract: $35,100,495; Option Year 1: $5,037,000 and Option Year 2: $2,137,000), subject to the resolution of any timely protest; and
B. all individual Task Orders and changes within the Board approved contract value. | | |
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2017-0427
| 26 | Informational Report | CONSIDER:
A. REAFFIRMING the use of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to implement a design-build project at Divisions 9, 11, 14 (Expo Yard), and 22 (see Funding and Operating Sustainability-Related Infrastructure report, attached as Attachment B) including the design, construction and installation of new roofs for Divisions 11 and 22 to be paid for through a PPA; and
B. FINDING that use of the design-build contracting delivery approach pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242, et. seq. will achieve certain private sector efficiencies in the integration of the design and construction by providing for the award of a design-build contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the installation of new roofs at Divisions 11 and 22 and installation of solar photovoltaic (“PV”) systems at Divisions 9, 11, 14, and 22, which will be solicited through either an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement method. | | |
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2017-0441
| 28 | Contract | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a 24-month, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity Contract no. MA38768002 to JWL Supplies, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for shop towels for a total contract amount of $1,158,984; subject to resolution of protest(s), if any. The award is for a base year amount of $579,492, inclusive of sales tax, and a one-year option amount of $579,492, inclusive of sales tax. | | |
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2017-0273
| 29 | Appointment | APPROVE nominees for membership on Metro’s Service Councils. | | |
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2017-0404
| 33 | Plan | CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to amend the FY18 Budget to add 59 positions, as shown below:
1. Add 8 (eight) non-contract positions to manage and plan for integrated testing, system readiness drills, asset inspection and acceptance, turnover coordination, opening a new Rail Maintenance Facility and pre-revenue service testing of the Crenshaw Line rail project.
2. Add 51 contract positions to support training and certification, asset inspection and acceptance, turnover coordination, integrated testing, system readiness drills, the opening of a Rail Maintenance Facility, pre-revenue service testing and the opening of the Crenshaw Line to the public.
B. RECEIVING AND FILING staff analysis of a comprehensive rail expansion staffing plan to add up to a total of 130 positions in FY19 and FY20. The staffing plan assumes a time-phased, milestone-based hiring construct using the best available current scope of work estimates. These FTE requirements will be brought forward for board consideration during the respective FY19 and FY20 budget development cycles. | | |
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2017-0417
| 34 | Contract | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a 60 month, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract No. FY34649 for unleaded gasoline to Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a two year base, inclusive of sales tax, for a not-to-exceed amount of $3,886,980, and three one-year options for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,830,470, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $9,717,450, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any. | | |
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2017-0475
| 36 | Federal Legislation / State Legislation (Position) | ADOPT staff recommended positions:
HOUSE RESOLUTION BILL 3001 (LOWENTHAL) - Economy In Motion: The National Multimodal And Sustainable Freight Infrastructure Act SUPPORT | | |
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2017-0483
| 37 | Federal Legislation / State Legislation (Position) | ADOPT staff recommended positions:
A. AB 533 (Holden) - State Highway Route 710 North WORK WITH AUTHOR
B. AB 1069 (Low) - Local Government: Taxicab Transportation Services OPPOSE | | |
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2017-0465
| 39 | Informational Report | APPROVE stipend of $100 per meeting per committee member for the Measure M Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee, as required by the Ordinance. | | |
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2017-0484
| 41 | Informational Report | CONSIDER:
A. RECEIVING AND FILING status report on Bus System Speed and On-Time Performance.
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to Develop a Plan to improve speed and on-time performance on key corridors of the Metro transit system, including:
- Identify the top ten key transit corridors that will benefit the most from speed and on-time performance improvements; and
- For each corridor, identify the congestion hot spots, develop a series of traffic signal, transit priority, and operational solutions, and evaluate the costs and benefits of solutions. | | |
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2017-0304
| 42 | Contract | CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award a firm fixed-price contract, Contract No. OP28367-002, Group C, to BYD Coach & Bus, LLC (BYD) for the manufacture and delivery of sixty 40’ zero emission (ZE) transit buses, in the amount of $44,967,874 for the base contract, including spare parts, charging equipment, taxes and delivery; exclusive of any contract option buses, subject to resolution of any properly submitted protest.
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO to award an additional not-to-exceed amount of $2,806,849 for Optional Vehicle Features, and Training Aids for a total combined contract amount not-to-exceed $47,774,723.
C. ESTABLISHING a life-of-project budget of $65,900,000 for the purchase of sixty 40’ zero emission buses, charging equipment, installation costs, infrastructure upgrades, and contingency under Capital Project no. 201077. | | |
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2017-0303
| 43 | Contract | CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed-price contract, Contract OP28367-001, Part D, to New Flyer of America for the manufacture and delivery of thirty-five 60’ zero emission transit buses, in the amount of $51,211,033 for the base contract, including charging equipment, taxes and delivery; exclusive of any contract option buses, subject to resolution of any properly submitted protest.
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO to award an additional not-to-exceed amount of $8,839,064 for Optional Vehicle Features, Spare Parts, and Training Aids for a total combined contract amount not-to-exceed $60,050,097.
C. ESTABLISHING a life-of-project budget of $72,101,419 for the purchase of thirty five zero emission buses, charging equipment, installation costs, infrastructure upgrades, and contingency under CP 201073.
D. FINDING that the award to New Flyer of America is made to the Proposer that provides the agency with the best value and is most advantageous to Metro. The recommended price addresses all contract requirements and represents the best overall value when a | | |
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2017-0303
| 43 | Contract | CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed-price contract, Contract OP28367-001, Part D, to New Flyer of America for the manufacture and delivery of thirty-five 60’ zero emission transit buses, in the amount of $51,211,033 for the base contract, including charging equipment, taxes and delivery; exclusive of any contract option buses, subject to resolution of any properly submitted protest.
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO to award an additional not-to-exceed amount of $8,839,064 for Optional Vehicle Features, Spare Parts, and Training Aids for a total combined contract amount not-to-exceed $60,050,097.
C. ESTABLISHING a life-of-project budget of $72,101,419 for the purchase of thirty five zero emission buses, charging equipment, installation costs, infrastructure upgrades, and contingency under CP 201073.
D. FINDING that the award to New Flyer of America is made to the Proposer that provides the agency with the best value and is most advantageous to Metro. The recommended price addresses all contract requirements and represents the best overall value when a | | |
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2017-0303
| 43 | Contract | CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed-price contract, Contract OP28367-001, Part D, to New Flyer of America for the manufacture and delivery of thirty-five 60’ zero emission transit buses, in the amount of $51,211,033 for the base contract, including charging equipment, taxes and delivery; exclusive of any contract option buses, subject to resolution of any properly submitted protest.
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO to award an additional not-to-exceed amount of $8,839,064 for Optional Vehicle Features, Spare Parts, and Training Aids for a total combined contract amount not-to-exceed $60,050,097.
C. ESTABLISHING a life-of-project budget of $72,101,419 for the purchase of thirty five zero emission buses, charging equipment, installation costs, infrastructure upgrades, and contingency under CP 201073.
D. FINDING that the award to New Flyer of America is made to the Proposer that provides the agency with the best value and is most advantageous to Metro. The recommended price addresses all contract requirements and represents the best overall value when a | | |
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2017-0466
| 44 | Contract | CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and award a firm fixed-price Contract no. OP28367-003, Group B, to New Flyer of America (St. Cloud, MN), for the manufacture and delivery of sixty five 60’ CNG transit buses, in a not to exceed amount of $64,428,454, for the base contract, inclusive of taxes and delivery, exclusive of contract options.
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and award an additional not to exceed amount of $3,260,156 for spare parts, optional vehicle features, and training aids for a total combined contract amount not to exceed of $67,688,610.
C. ESTABLISHING a life-of-project budget of $72,200,000, for the sixty five 60’ CNG buses under Capital Project no. 201076. | | |
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2017-0399
| 45 | Contract | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a three year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity Contract No. MA39865000 for Near Zero Emission Natural Gas Fueled Heavy Duty Engines to Cummins Pacific, LLC for a not-to-exceed amount of $8,160,523, inclusive of sales tax, for the base year; a not-to-exceed amount of $11,296,774, inclusive of sales tax, for the first one year option; and a not-to-exceed amount of $7,064,518, inclusive of sales tax, for the second one year option, for a total Contract amount of $26,521,815. | | |
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2017-0505
| 47 | Motion / Motion Response | WE THEREFORE MOVE that the Metro Board:
AUTHORIZE a study of the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line (AVL) between Burbank and Lancaster that determines a range of frequency of service to maximize regional accessibility throughout the day; assesses the status of existing tracks, culverts, tunnels, crossings and other infrastructure which limits operational flexibility & service reliability; recommends needed infrastructure & capital improvements (in level of priority) to support the range of frequency of service, service reliability, safety, and on-time performance, including latest technologies in rail propulsion, controls and rail stock; estimates the costs associated with the aforementioned improvements; and provides a cost-benefit analysis with prioritization of said improvements that can could be used to help guide both Metro, and Metrolink agencies and the North County Subregion in a direction to best achieve the above stated goals, while ensuring compatibility with future planning processes;
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2017-0517
| 3 | Oral Report / Presentation | RECEIVE report by the Chair. | | |
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2017-0518
| 4 | Oral Report / Presentation | RECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer. | | |
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2017-0518
| 4 | Oral Report / Presentation | RECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer. | | |
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2017-0307
| 6 | Contract | AWARD AND EXECUTE an 18-month, firm fixed price Contract No. AE38849000 with TranSystems Corporation, in the amount of $4,452,298 for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services for the preparation of the Project Report Approval (PR) and the Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for Southbound Interstate 605 from State Route 91 to South Street Improvements, pending resolution of protest(s), if any. | | |
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2017-0336
| 7 | Contract | AWARD AND EXECUTE a 24-month firm fixed price Contract No. AE39064000 with Civil Works Engineers in the amount of $2,973,023.98 for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services for the preparation of the Project Report (PR) and the Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for Southbound (SB) Interstate 605/Beverly Blvd. Interchange Improvements, pending resolution of protest(s), if any. | | |
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2017-0416
| 11 | Resolution | CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to award the direct-pay letter of credit (“LOC”) to be provided by Citibank, N.A. (“Citi”) for a commitment amount of $150 million for a three-year term for the Proposition A Commercial Paper program at an estimated cost of $4.313 million and enter into a reimbursement agreement and related documents associated with such LOC.
B. If unable to reach agreement with the recommended bank described above, authorize the Chief Executive Officer to finalize negotiations with each successively ranked bank for an LOC having a three-year term and the estimated costs shown in Attachment A.
C. ADOPTING a resolution with respect to the Proposition A Commercial Paper program that approves the selection of Citi or such other banks selected by the Chief Executive Officer for the Proposition A commercial paper program, and the form of the reimbursement agreement, fee agreement and reimbursement note in substantially similar form with those on file with the Board Secretary and that makes certain benefits findings in compliance with the Govern | | |
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2017-0407
| 32 | Informational Report | RECEIVE AND FILE response to Motion 37 (February 2017) on Blue Line Improvements. | | |
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2017-0522
| 48 | Contract | AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. EXECUTE a successor collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union (Teamsters), effective July 1, 2017;
B. EXECUTE a successor collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of state, County and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME), effective July 1, 2017;
C. EXECUTE a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Transportation Communications Union (TCU), effective July 1, 2017;
D. EXECUTE a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277, effective July 1, 2017, subject to Union ratification;
E. EXECUTE a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Sheet, Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Union (SMART), effective July 1, 2017, subject to Union ratification;
F. ESTABLISH the merit pool increase for non-contract employees at 3.5% for FY18; and
G. AMEND the FY18 budget in the amount of $36,435,476 for the implementation of the wage and benefit changes for the approval of the final collective bargaining agreements and $7,391, | | |
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2017-0479
| 49 | Policy | CONSIDER:
A. HOLDING a public hearing on the proposed Resolution of Necessity; and
B. ADOPTING a Resolution of Necessity authorizing the commencement of an eminent domain action to acquire various interests in the property located at 6700 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles. Metro must proceed with a condemnation action to clear various title issues and acquire the necessary property interests required for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project. The properties sought to be condemned are a 162 square foot permanent roadway easement (Metro Parcel CR-2901) and a 50 square foot temporary construction easement (Metro Parcel CR-2901-1) in a portion of 6700 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, California (APN 4006-025-032) (hereinafter “Property”). The Property is owned by Noel Dias and Mike Davidyan.
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2017-0524
| 50 | Motion / Motion Response | WE THEREFORE MOVE that the Board:
A. ENDORSE the Strategic Plan for Metro’s Transition to Zero Emission Buses;
B. DIRECT the CEO to create a zero emission bus infrastructure working group comprised of Metro staff, federal and state regulators and local utility companies to track market availability and to cultivate ongoing collaboration among stakeholders. The working group will monitor market rates for emerging zero emission bus technology to support Metro’s 2030 transition plan:
1. Working group to report to the Board annually with the latest technology innovations to support the cost/benefit analysis of fleet conversion
2. MTA to host an industry forum to solicit innovative solutions to delivering the 2030 plan;
C. AMEND the Metro federal legislative plan to advocate for local jobs as a critical factor in the evaluation criteria of MTA procurements; and
D. DEVELOP an equity threshold consistent with Title VI regulations for priority deployment of electric buses in underserved communities.
FURTHER MOVE that the Board direct staff to:
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2017-0524
| 50 | Motion / Motion Response | WE THEREFORE MOVE that the Board:
A. ENDORSE the Strategic Plan for Metro’s Transition to Zero Emission Buses;
B. DIRECT the CEO to create a zero emission bus infrastructure working group comprised of Metro staff, federal and state regulators and local utility companies to track market availability and to cultivate ongoing collaboration among stakeholders. The working group will monitor market rates for emerging zero emission bus technology to support Metro’s 2030 transition plan:
1. Working group to report to the Board annually with the latest technology innovations to support the cost/benefit analysis of fleet conversion
2. MTA to host an industry forum to solicit innovative solutions to delivering the 2030 plan;
C. AMEND the Metro federal legislative plan to advocate for local jobs as a critical factor in the evaluation criteria of MTA procurements; and
D. DEVELOP an equity threshold consistent with Title VI regulations for priority deployment of electric buses in underserved communities.
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2017-0289
| 51 | Program | CONSIDER:
A. RECERTIFYING $133.2 million in existing Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 commitments from previously-approved Countywide Calls for Projects (Call) and AUTHORIZING the expenditure of funds to meet these commitments as shown in Attachment A;
B. DEOBLIGATING $18.8 million of previously approved Call funding, as shown in Attachment B, and REPROGRAMMING these dollars to the same modal category from which they came in the 2015 Call;
C. PROGRAMMING:
1. funds made available from the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Deobligation to the three previously-approved County of Los Angeles Signal Call projects; and
2. funds released from City of Los Angeles per the November 2007 Board direction on the Proposition 1B funding to the three previously-approved Signal Call projects;
D. AUTHORIZING the CEO to:
1. negotiate and execute all necessary agreements for approved projects; and
2. amend the FY 2017-18 budget, as necessary, to include the 2017 Countywide Call Recertification and Extension funding in the Regional Programs’ budget;
E. APPROVING changes to the scope of work for:
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2017-0523
| 51.1 | Motion / Motion Response | WE THEREFORE MOVE that the Board direct the CEO to:
A. MAINTAIN funding for the Glendale Train Station First-Last Mile Regional Improvements project;
B. PROGRAM funding from the cancelled City of Los Angeles project to fill the shortfall in the City of Glendale Compressed Natural Gas Fueling and Maintenance Facility Project, which is estimated to be $2.3 million;
C. PROGRAM any remaining funding from the cancelled City of Los Angeles project to the Taylor Yard Bridge design funding agreement; and
D. REPORT to the Planning & Programming Committee in October on the status of MTA’s First-Last Mile program. | | |
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