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Meeting Name: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/28/2019 9:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 3rd Floor, Metro Board Room
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2019-0035 2.MinutesAPPROVE Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held January 24, 2019.   Not available Not available
2018-0798 8.AgreementAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute Funding Agreement #9200000000M500201 for $29,525,000 with San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) for support services for the SR-57/SR-60 Interchange Improvements.   Not available Not available
2018-0607 13.PolicyCONSIDER: A. ADOPTING the Investment Policy in Attachment B; B. APPROVING the Financial Institutions Resolution authorizing financial institutions to honor signatures of LACMTA Officials, Attachment C; and C. APPROVING the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Resolution authorizing LAIF to honor LACMTA Authorized Signatures, Attachment D; and D. DELEGATING to the Treasurer or her designees, the authority to invest funds for a one year period, pursuant to California Government Code (“Code”) Section 53607.   Not available Not available
2018-0771 15.PlanADOPT Inglewood First/Last Mile Plan.   Not available Not available
2018-0802 16.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING: 1. programming of $16,570,590 in Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) - Active Transportation Program (Attachment A); 2. programming of $13,143,260 in Measure M MSP - Transit Program (Attachment B); 3. inter-program borrowing from subregion’s Measure M MSP - Transit Program and programming of $8,051,220 in Measure M MSP - Highway Efficiency Program (Attachment C); and B. AUTHORIZING the CEO or his designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements for approved projects.   Not available Not available
2018-0782 17.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP1212080003367 to Intuitive Real Estate Solutions for a three year program, to provide heavy duty artificial ivy installation and maintenance services as a graffiti deterrent, for a not to exceed amount of $659,198, effective March 18, 2019.   Not available Not available
2018-0797 21.ContractAPPROVE Modification No. 1 to Task Order No. PS878320003041, under Contract No. PS4010-3041-F-XX, with Cambridge Systematics, Inc. for additional enhancements to the systemwide bus network restructuring plan for a firm fixed price of $764,325, increasing the total Task Order value from $1,295,762 to $2,060,087, and extending the period of performance through December 30, 2021.   Not available Not available
2018-0820 22.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE the recommendation to make free transit permanent on regular federal and statewide election days in response to Motion 40 entitled Free Transit on Election Day.   Not available Not available
2018-0019 24.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD Contract No. PS52341001 to CASCO International, Inc. (C.A. Short Company) for the implementation of a safety engagement and recognition program in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for the two-year pilot program effective March 1, 2019, and for the agency-wide program implementation, if selected, in the amount of $6,750,000 for the first three-year option, and $4,500,000 for the second two-year option, for a combined total amount of $11,550,000, inclusive of sales tax, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any; B. AWARD Contract No. PS52341002 to MTM Recognition Corporation for the implementation of a safety engagement and recognition program in an amount not to exceed $287,188 for the two-year pilot program effective March 1, 2019, and for the agency-wide program implementation, if selected, in the amount of $7,033,164 for the first three-year option, and $4,688,776 for the second two-year option, for a combined total amount of $12,009,128, inclusive of sales tax, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any; and C. AWARD Cont   Not available Not available
2018-0803 26.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: A. AWARD a two-year base period, firm fixed price Contract No. PS56079000 with Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Corporation (PCR) to serve as the fund administrator for Metro’s Pilot Business Interruption Fund (BIF) in the amount of $1,585,246 with two, one-year options, in the amounts of $720,882 and $650,306, respectively, with an optional start-up of $391,576 for the inclusion of future new rail lines in this pilot, for a total amount of $3,348,010; B. EXPAND the Pilot Business Interruption Fund to include eligible small “mom and pop” businesses directly impacted by construction of the Purple Line Extension, Section 3; and C. RECEIVE AND FILE the status report of the Pilot Business Interruption Fund (BIF).   Not available Not available
2019-0015 27.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. EXECUTE a 7 year cost-plus fixed fee contract, Contract No. PS58665, with ARCADIS U.S., Inc., to provide Construction Claims Support Services for various projects as required, in an amount not-to-exceed $24,584,650 and exercise 3 one-year options, when deemed appropriate; and B. EXECUTE individual Contract Work Orders and Contract Modifications within the Board approved contract and budget funding amount.   Not available Not available
2018-0822 31.Ordinance / Administrative CodeAPPROVE amendment of Title 2, Chapter 2-50 of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) Administrative Code, concerning Title VI Requirements and Public Hearings, as set forth in Attachment A. The amended Administrative Code will become effective March 1, 2019.   Not available Not available
2019-0101 3.Informational ReportRECEIVE remarks by the Chair.   Not available Not available
2019-0102 4.Informational ReportRECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer.   Not available Not available
2018-0596 11.ResolutionADOPT a resolution, Attachment A, that: A. AUTHORIZES the issuance of bonds by competitive sale to refund the Proposition C Series 2009-E Bonds, consistent with the Debt Policy to achieve approximately $8.9 million in net present value savings over the ten-year life of the bonds; B. APPROVES the forms of Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds, Notice Inviting Bids, Supplemental Trust Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Certificate and Preliminary Official Statement on file with the Board Secretary as set forth in the resolution all as subject to modification as set forth in the resolution; and C. AUTHORIZES taking all action necessary to achieve the foregoing, including, without limitation, the further development and execution of bond documentation associated with the issuance of the refunding bonds. (REQUIRES SEPARATE, SIMPLE MAJORITY BOARD VOTE)   Not available Not available
2018-0597 12.ResolutionADOPT a resolution, Attachment A, that: A. AUTHORIZES the issuance of bonds by competitive sale to refund the Proposition A Series 2009-A Bonds, consistent with the Debt Policy to achieve approximately $8.9 million in net present value savings over the seven-year life of the bonds; B. APPROVES the forms of Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds, Notice Inviting Bids, Supplemental Trust Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Certificate and Preliminary Official Statement on file with the Board Secretary as set forth in the resolution all as subject to modification as set forth in the resolution; and C. AUTHORIZES taking all action necessary to achieve the foregoing, including, without limitation, the further development and execution of bond documentation associated with the issuance of the refunding bonds. (REQUIRES SEPARATE, SIMPLE MAJORITY BOARD VOTE)   Not available Not available
2019-0105 32.PolicyAPPROVE the staff recommendations to: A. PURSUE the Transformational Initiatives that are central to “The Re-Imagining of LA County;” B. CONTINUE work on the Twenty-Eight by ’28 goal and accelerate the delivery of the remaining eight projects in every feasible way, and report progress to the Board on the acceleration efforts on a quarterly basis; and C. DEVELOP proposed funding and financing plans for the accelerated projects, and report back to the Board in September July 2019.   Not available Not available
2019-0055 32.1Motion / Motion ResponseRECEIVE AND FILE report on equity strategy for congestion pricing in response to Board Motion 43.2.   Not available Not available
2019-0083 32.2Motion / Motion ResponseRECEIVE AND FILE report in response to Board Motion 43.1 by Director Butts at the January 2019 Board meeting.   Not available Not available
2019-0109 32.3Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Garcetti, Kuehl, Butts, Solis and Hahn that the Board direct the CEO to: A. Move forward with a Congestion Pricing Feasibility Study entitled “The Re-Imagining of LA County”; B. Ensure the Congestion Pricing Feasibility Study fully addresses and incorporates the parameters identified in the January 2019 Motions 43.1 (Butts) and 43.2 (Solis, Garcetti, Dupont-Walker, Butts, Hahn), which include, but are not limited to, a detailed implementation timeline, cost estimates, sources of funding, and an equity strategy execution plan; C. Move forward to explore fees for Transportation Network Company (TNC) trips in Los Angeles County; and D. Report back on the all the above at the April 2019 Board cycle.   Not available Not available
2019-0108 32.4Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Garcetti, Butts, Solis and Hahn that the Board direct the CEO to: A. Prioritize the following pillar projects to address Twenty-Eight by ’28 acceleration funding needs: · Gold Line Eastside Extension Phase 2 · Green Line Extension to Torrance · Sepulveda Transit Corridor · West Santa Ana Branch to Downtown LA and reaffirm that it is the first priority for P3 investment B. Prepare a detailed year-by-year potential financial forecast to deliver Twenty-Eight by ’28, prioritizing the four pillar projects in section A, with updated assumptions from the revenue sources listed in Board File 2019-0089 (Item 32, February 2019); 1. This forecast shall provide an accelerated schedule for the four pillar projects, including detail on when Measure M funds are available compared to accelerated project schedules; 2. The forecast should prioritize low-risk revenue sources, maximize potential funding from state and federal grant and formula programs, and assume efficiencies from P3 realization; 3. The forecast may assume the use of Inter-fund Borrowing, Multi-Year Subregional    Not available Not available
2018-0668 33.Motion / Motion ResponseRECEIVE AND FILE the status update for Motion 38.1 about the customer experience program.   Not available Not available
2019-0050 35.ContractCONSIDER: A. AMENDING the Life-of-Project (LOP) Budget of $1,374,826,466 to $3,223,623,255 to include the Stations, Trackwork, Systems and Testing portion of the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 3 Project (Project), consistent with previous actions taken by the Board in February 2016, January 2017, and June 2018; B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award an 89-month firm fixed price contract under Request for Proposal (RFP) No. C45161C1152 to Tutor Perini/O&G, JV, the responsive and responsible Proposer determined to provide Metro with the best value for the final design and construction of the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 3 Project Stations, Trackwork, Systems and Testing, in the amount of $1,363,620,000, subject to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) approval of a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) and resolution of protest(s), if any; C. AUTHORIZING the withholding of funds, pursuant to the provisions of the Measure M Ordinance, from the Local Return/Regional Rail Subfund to pay for the 3% local agency contributions to the Project sh   Not available Not available
2018-0753 36.ProgramCONSIDER: A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to renew and/or replace the direct-pay letters of credit (“LOC”) and direct purchase revolving credit facility (“RCF”) to be provided by the banks described below, finalize negotiations with the recommended banks and enter into reimbursement/credit agreements and related documents associated with such LOCs and RCF; 1. Replace the LOCs currently being provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“Sumitomo”) and MUFG Union Bank, N.A. (“MUFG”), for the Proposition A commercial paper program with a LOC to be provided by Barclays Bank PLC (“Barclays”) for a commitment amount of $200 million for a 3 year term at an estimated cost of $13.5 million including interest, legal fees and other related expenses. 2. Replace the LOC currently being provided by Bank of America (“BANA”) of $75 million for the Proposition C commercial paper program with a revolving credit facility provided by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) for an estimated amount of $150 million (Metro currently has $75 million outstanding with Wells Fargo) for a   Not available Not available
2019-0073 37.PolicyCONSIDER: A. HOLDING a public hearing on the proposed Resolutions of Necessity; and B. ADOPTING Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of an eminent domain action to acquire a subsurface easement in the properties identified as parcels W-3301 (APN: 4328-014-005) and W-3303 (APN: 4328-009-023), hereinafter the “Property”. (REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE OF THE BOARD)   Not available Not available
2019-0106 38.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Barger, Najarian and Krekorian that the Board direct the CEO to: A. Acknowledge the importance of connectivity through a Palmdale station to maximize regional integrated operations, and the importance of working towards the advancement of funding for critical projects in the Los Angeles region; B. Engage with the office of Governor Newsom, the California High Speed Rail Authority (Authority), and the State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), to explore how the Governor's proposed changes to the HSR project might affect the Palmdale to Burbank, Burbank to Union Station, and Union Station to Anaheim segments, and identify what opportunities might be available to advance critical regional improvements; C. Engage Metrolink, CalSTA, and the Authority to begin coordinating efforts to identify specific projects to propose for advancement, taking into consideration the State Rail Plan, Metrolink’s SCORE program, SCAG’s ongoing RTP effort, the forthcoming Antelope Valley Line study, and the countywide Freight & Goods Movement Strategic Plan, and; D. Report back to the Boar   Not available Not available
2019-0107 39.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Garcetti, Kuehl and Bonin that the Board direct the CEO to: A. Enter into a no-fee lease agreement with the City of Los Angeles of the former Division 6 site for temporary bridge housing; and B. Report back on MTA’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness on the MTA system in April 2019, including but not limited to existing funding constraints and opportunities for additional non-transportation funding.   Not available Not available
2019-0103 40.Informational ReportA. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - G.C. 54956.9(d)(1) 1. Brian Gomez Garcia v. LACMTA, LASC Case No. BC688353 B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator - G.C. 54956.8 1. Property Description: 160 Canon Drive and 9397 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills Agency Negotiator: Velma C. Marshall Negotiating Party: New Pacific Cannon, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 2. Property Description: 100-120 Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles Agency Negotiator: Velma C. Marshall Negotiating Party: Aileen, LLC, a Limited Liability Company Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 3. Property Description: 13730 Rosecrans Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Agency Negotiator: Craig Justesen Negotiating Party: GDS Partners LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 4. Property Description: 13700 Rosecrans Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Agency Negotiator: Craig Justesen Negotiating Party: Song Tak Chun and Chang Yuan Chun, Trustees of the Chun Family Trust Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 5. Property Description: 1001 East First Street, Los Angeles Agency Neg   Not available Not available
2019-0104  Informational ReportRECEIVE General Public Comment   Not available Not available