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Meeting Name: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/27/2018 9:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 3rd Floor, Metro Board Room
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2018-0502 2.MinutesAPPROVE Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held July 26, 2018.   Not available Not available
2018-0510 5.ContractAUTHORIZE Contract Modification No. 168 (CCO 168) by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the construction contract of Segment 2 of the I-5 North Capacity Enhancements Project from SR-134 to SR-118 (Project) under Funding Agreement No. MOU.P0008355/8501A/A7, in the amount of $11 million within the overall corridor LOP budget.   Not available Not available
2018-0515 6.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a two-year, firm fixed price Contract No. AE5302500 with TRC Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $7,394,536 for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services for the preparation of a Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) and Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for EB SR-91 Atlantic Avenue to Cherry Avenue Auxiliary Lane Improvement Project, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2018-0480 9.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 3 to Contract No. PS4489300, with Simpson and Simpson, CPA’s for Package B of the Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-2020 to provide financial and compliance Measure M audits in the amount of $324,060 increasing the contract value from $3,897,330 to $4,221,390.   Not available Not available
2018-0317 14.ProjectCONSIDER: A. RECEIVING AND FILING the Green Line Extension to Torrance Supplemental Alternative Analysis (SAA) Report; and B. AUTHORIZING the CEO to carry forward the following two build alternatives (modified): 1. Alternative 1: Metro right-of-way (ROW) and overcrossing, without a station at Manhattan/Inglewood 2. Alternative 3: Hawthorne to 190th Street, without a station at Hawthorne/166th Street; and C. AUTHORIZING the CEO to initiate the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the two build alternatives as modified.   Not available Not available
2018-0407 15.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. EXECUTE Modification No. 3 to Contract No. PS45023000 with Here Design Studio, LLC, to provide consultant services to develop a funding plan for the Aviation/96th St. station in the amount of $15,769, increasing the total contract value from $307,864 to $323,633; and B. INCREASE Contract Modification Authority (CMA) specific to Contract No. PS45023000 in the amount of $100,000, increasing the CMA amount from $100,000 to $200,000, in support of additional services related to the Project.   Not available Not available
2018-0478 17.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING the programming of $281.5 million in federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) funds for Access Services as shown in Attachment A for Fiscal Years (FY) 2020 through FY 2023; and B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute funding agreements between Metro and Access Services.   Not available Not available
2018-0484 18.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a two year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract No. MA49128000 to Cummins Inc., for bus engine cylinder head assemblies. The Contract first year base amount is $834,968, inclusive of sales tax, and the second year Contract amount is $855,843, inclusive of sales tax, for a total contract value of $1,690,811.   Not available Not available
2018-0496 19.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a two year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract No. MA48849-2000 to Cummins Inc. for bus engine ignition coils with a first year base contract amount of $678,129, inclusive of sales tax, and a second year contract amount of $695,106, inclusive of sales tax, for a total contract value of $1,373,235, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2018-0503 20.ContractAWARD a 60-month indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery Contract No. MA48386000 to Knorr-Bremse PowerTech to overhaul up to 42 Static Converter LVPS Assemblies for the A650 Option Rail Vehicle for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,308,394, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2018-0046 23.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a sole source Contract No. PS111340000 to New Flyer of America Inc. in the amount of $1,191,500 to furnish and install a collision avoidance and mitigation technology system on forty (40) Metro transit buses.   Not available Not available
2018-0483 24.ContractCONSIDER: A. FINDING that awarding a design-build contract pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242(b) will achieve for Metro certain private sector efficiencies through the integration of design, project work and components at Metro rail facilities and in Metro light rail vehicles in Los Angeles County as defined by the project listed in Attachment A. Approval requires a two-thirds affirmative vote; B. ADOPTING the use of the design-build process pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242 et seq. will result in a reduction in project costs and expedite project completion. Approval requires a two-thirds affirmative vote; and C. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to solicit a design-build contract for design and construction of the project listed in Attachment A pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242 (a), (c), (d) and (e).   Not available Not available
2018-0486 25.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Contract Modification No. 2 to Contract No. A650-2015, with Talgo Inc. for the Heavy Rail Vehicle Overhaul and Critical Component Replacement Program (OCCRP), for the design and installation of an on-board Mist Fire Suppression System (MFSS) on 74 A650 Heavy Rail Vehicles (HRV) in the firm-fixed price amount of $10,355,000 for a total contract value not-to-exceed $83,325,494. The inclusion of the MFSS into the OCCRP will extend the period of performance by eight months.   Not available Not available
2018-0489 26.ContractAPRROVE Modification No. 36 to Contract No. P3010 with Kinkisharyo International LLC to reduce the existing 100% performance bond requirements for Contract deliverables to realize a project savings of $4,386,957, decreasing the total Contract value from $926,142,679 to $921,755,722. The Contract decrease does not affect the Life of Project Budget.   Not available Not available
2018-0495 27.AppointmentAPPROVE nominee for membership on Metro’s Service Councils (Attachment A).   Not available Not available
2018-0497 28.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed price Contract No. OP51822000 with Brandt Group, Road Rail Division, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for one (1) Rail Emergency Response Unit in the amount of $1,429,680 inclusive of sales tax, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2018-0504 29.ContractAWARD a 74-month indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity Contract No. MA47351000 for the overhaul of up to 296 traction gear units for 74 Breda A650 Option Rail Vehicles to ORX, for a not-to-exceed amount of $4,925,746, subject to resolution of protest, if any.   Not available Not available
2018-0523 31.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a five-year Contract No. PS110638000 to Canon Solutions America Inc. for Copy Center and Design Studio equipment and services in an amount not-to-exceed $1,590,568, inclusive of sales taxes; subject to the resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2018-0533 35.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute an annual expenditure budget plan in the amount of $37,920,890 $37,930,890 for the FY19 Annual Work Plan for the City of Los Angeles.   Not available Not available
2018-0542 36.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: A. AUTHORIZE staff to execute the Settlement Agreement; B. INCREASE the Life of Project Budget for The Bloc/Metro Connection Joint Development by $270,000, increasing the Life of Project from $4,650,000 to $4,920,000; and C. AMEND the FY19 annual budget by $270,000.   Not available Not available
2018-0556 37.ContractAUTHORIZE Amendment No. 1 for the Funding Agreement between the Foothill Gold Line Extension Construction Authority ("Authority") and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("Metro") to reflect award of Cap & Trade Funding in the amount of $290,200,000 and to increase the Measure M 3% Local Funding Commitment estimate from $33,000,000 to $36,161,067.   Not available Not available
2018-0561 38.Ordinance / Administrative CodeAPPROVE amendment of Title 6, Chapter 6-05 of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) Administrative Code (the “Code”), otherwise known as the Metro Customer Code of Conduct, as set forth in Attachment A. The amended Code will become effective October 1, 2018.   Not available Not available
2018-0358 40.ContractCONSIDER: A. RECEIVING AND FILING the Final Feasibility Report for the Metro Transportation School; B. AMENDING the FY19 budget with up to $1,000,000 for predevelopment activities associated with the school site; C. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 3 to Contract No. PS45385000 with causeIMPACTS LLC for additional support services for the Transportation School Consulting Services contract in the amount of $200,709, increasing the total contract value from $402,530 to $603,239 and extending the contract period of performance by 12 months; and D. INCREASING Contract Modification Authority (CMA) specific to Contract No. PS45385000 in the amount of $100,000 increasing the total authorized CMA amount from $100,000 to $200,000.   Not available Not available
2018-0534 41.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD task order based bench Contract Nos. PS51863000 through PS51863002 to the firms listed below to provide disadvantaged and small business enterprise certification services for a four-year base term in an amount not to exceed $1,997,880, with two, one-year options, each in an amount not to exceed $499,470, for a total not to exceed amount of $2,996,820, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any. The following firms are recommended for award: 1. Gail Charles Consulting Services, LLC 2. HSW Services, Inc. 3. Small Business Enterprise Utilization Services B. EXECUTE individual task orders under these Contracts for disadvantaged and small business enterprise certification services in a total amount not-to-exceed $2,996,820; and C. AUTHORIZE the CEO to award contracts to additional qualified firms throughout the term of this Contract to assist in the performance of this work.   Not available Not available
2018-0577 42.PlanDIRECT the Chief Executive Officer to return to the December 2018 Board meeting with a recommendation on a Transit Line Operational Naming Convention, including an implementation plan, and cost estimate.   Not available Not available
2018-0591 43.ProjectAUTHORIZE the CEO to support the State’s intention to reprogram $74 million from Raymer to Bernson Double Track and suspend the project.   Not available Not available
2018-0479 44.ProgramCONSIDER: A. RECEIVING AND FILING report on the status of performance of the new fare structure for the Metro Bike Share Program and potential integration with other Bike Share programs in Los Angeles County, and B. DIRECTING the CEO to complete an evaluation of the feasibility of continuing the Metro Bike Share Program after 12 months of performance data under the new fare structure authorized in May 2018.   Not available Not available
2018-0632 3.Informational ReportRECEIVE report by the Chair.   Not available Not available
2018-0633 4.Informational ReportRECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer. · Letter from Solis, Hahn, and Garcetti.   Not available Not available
2018-0525 7.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to renew existing group insurance policies covering Non-Contract and AFSCME employees for the one-year period beginning January 1, 2019 as outlined in Attachment A.   Not available Not available
2017-0670 8.AgreementAUTHORIZE the CEO to execute a license agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor for a digital billboard on Metro Parcel 7406-026-915 for a term of thirty years upon commencement with guaranteed revenue of $4,365,000.   Not available Not available
2018-0140 11.AgreementAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and Planning Document (ENA) with Watt Companies, doing business as WIP-A, LLC (Developer) and the County of Los Angeles (County) for the development of 1.77 acres of Metro-owned property and 1.66 acres of County-owned property at the Expo/Crenshaw Station (Site), for 18 months with the option to extend up to 30 months.   Not available Not available
2018-0410 16.ProgramCONSIDER: A. AWARDING $4 million to 15 new Open Streets events scheduled through December 2020 (Attachment B-1); B. REPROGRAMMING $447,000 from two cancellations of Open Street Cycle Two events, Meet the Hollywoods and Burbank on the Boulevard, towards Cycle Three; and C. AMENDING the award amount of the lowest scored event application (Paramount & Bellflower Open Streets Neighborhood Connectivity Event) to $161,000 per Cycle Three Application and Guidelines (Attachment C).   Not available Not available
2018-0642 16.1Motion / Motion ResponseWE, THEREFORE, MOVE THAT THE CEO: A. report back to the Board in 120 days with potential strategies and methods that Metro may employ in future Open Streets funding processes in order to ensure resources are spread across a wider geographical area, such as examining the impact of the current maximum grant allocation and coordinating with Councils of Governments and other cross-jurisdictional entities to assist with grant-writing for smaller, more disadvantaged cities; B. create a “mini-cycle” in FY2020 of Open Street Grant applications that is open to communities that have not received funding from the Cycle 3 Grants, with a focus on regional equity; and C. identify potential funding sources, including Prop C 25%, of up to $1 million for the “mini-cycle” Open Streets event applications.   Not available Not available
2018-0637 22.1Motion / Motion ResponseWE, THEREFORE, MOVE that the Board direct the CEO to: A. inventory existing secure bike parking facilities; B. assess demand for additional secure bike parking, including wait lists for bike lockers, utilization of existing bike racks, reports of bike theft, and the availability of alternative first/last mile options, such as bike share; C. evaluate alternative rental models for bike lockers used by other transit agencies, including hourly or daily rentals; D. identify high-demand locations that could be good candidates for future Bike Hubs; E. evaluate interim steps that can be taken to deter theft at existing bike parking, such as lighting, surveillance cameras, targeted enforcement, etc.; and F. report back to the Board with the above information in February 2019.   Not available Not available
2018-0391 34.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD AND EXECUTE a cost plus fixed fee Contract No. PS46817 to Ninyo & Moore for materials verification testing and inspection services with a base period of seven years for an amount not-to-exceed $12,000,000, plus three one-year options; and B. EXECUTE individual Task Orders and changes within the Board approved not-to-exceed amount.   Not available Not available
2018-0399 45.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute an amendment to the Pasadena Subdivision Shared Use Agreement (SUA) with BNSF Railway Company (“BNSF”) for the Gold Line Foothill Extension Phase 2B Project (Attachment A).   Not available Not available
2017-0810 46.ContractAWARD a cost plus fixed fee Contract No. PS50321 for consulting services for bus contracts, and project control support to Capitol Government Contract Specialists (Capitol GCS), in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,884,286, for a period of up to 30 months from issuance of a Notice-to-Proceed (NTP), in support of the current bus acquisition contracts, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2018-0238 47.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a three-year, firm fixed price Contract No. AE51890000 to WKE, Inc. in the amount of $21,771,625 for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services for the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for SR-57/SR-60 Interchange Improvements, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2018-0244 48.ContractAUTHORIZE: A. an increase to the total authorized funding for Contract No. PS601830026445 with Destination Enterprises, Inc., for pending and future task orders to provide Construction Management Support Services (CMSS), in an amount not to exceed $6,123,000 increasing the total contract value from $3,000,000 to $9,123,000; and B. the Chief Executive Officer to execute individual Task Orders (TOs) and Contract Modifications within the Board approved contract funding amount.   Not available Not available
2017-0782 49.ContractCONSIDER: A. AWARDING a cost plus fixed fee Contract No. PS51220 to ZEBGO Partners, JV for technical consultant services for the Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Program Master Plan, in the not-to-exceed amount of $7,139,376 for a period of performance of up to 21 months from issuance of a Notice-to-Proceed (NTP), subject to resolution of protest(s), if any; and B. AMENDING the FY19 budget by $6,111,500 for anticipated contract expenses.   Not available Not available
2018-0589 50.ContractAUTHORIZE: A. the preparation of an Advanced Alternatives Screening Study with further engineering design, initiation of the procurement process for a Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with additional studies to facilitate subsequent National Environmental Quality Act (NEPA) review, conducting public/stakeholder engagement and supporting the City of West Hollywood in preparing a Funding and Delivery Strategic Plan, with all work efforts subject to subsequent funding appropriations by the Board of Directors; and B. the Chief Executive Officer to increase Contract Modification Authority (CMA) specific to Task Order No. PS4686900 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $400,000, increasing the CMA amount from $100,000 to $500,000, for the Advanced Alternatives Screening Study.   Not available Not available
2018-0559 51.PolicyCONSIDER: A. HOLDING a public hearing on proposed Resolutions of Necessity (Attachment B); and B. ADOPTING Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire subsurface easements in the properties identified as Parcels W-3404 (APN 4328-008-050 through 4328-008-053); W-3501 (APN 4328-007-020); W-3503 (APN: 4328-007-107, 4328-007-108, 4328-007-109, and 4328-007-110); W-3504 (APN 4328-007-017); and W-3505 (APN 4328-005-001) (hereinafter the “Property”). (REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE OF THE BOARD)   Not available Not available
2018-0634 52.Informational ReportCLOSED SESSION: A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - G.C. 54956.9(d)(1) 1. Isidra Corrales, et al v. LACMTA, et al., LASC Case No. BC630760 2. Maria Cuaron v. LACMTA, LASC Case No. BC643187 3. City of Beverly Hills v. LACMTA, USDC Case No. CV-18-3891-GW(SSx) B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - G.C. 54956.9(d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation (One Case) C. Conference with Real Property Negotiator - G.C. 54956.8 1. Property Description: 2029-2049 Century Park East, Los Angeles, CA Agency Negotiator: Velma C. Marshall Negotiating Party: Brian X. Okrent Under Negotiation: Terms and Price 2. Property Description: 6101 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA Agency Negotiator: Velma C. Marshall Negotiating Party: Jesse Allan Under Negotiation: Terms and Price 3. Property Description: 2848 E. 208th Street, Long Beach, CA 90810 Agency Negotiator: John T. Potts Negotiating Party: Nick Martin Under Negotiation: Terms and Price   Not available Not available
2018-0646  Informational ReportRECEIVE General Public Comment   Not available Not available