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Meeting Name: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/23/2020 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 3rd Floor, Metro Board Room
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2020-0006 2.MinutesAPPROVE Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held December 5, 2019.   Not available Audio Audio
2019-0848 7.Informational ReportA. RECEIVE AND FILE Metro Affordable Housing Policies and Tools; and B. ADOPT the proposed amendments to the 2020 State Legislative Program Goals.   Not available Not available
2019-0807 9.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING the federal Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (“Program”) recommended funding awards totaling up to $9,926,791 for Traditional Capital and Other Capital Projects, as shown in Attachments A and B; B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or his designee to (1) negotiate and execute pass-through agreements with the agencies approved for funding, and (2) apply $194,400 of unused funds from past awards to the recommended funding awards; C. DELEGATING to the CEO or his designee the authority to administratively approve minor changes to the scope of previously-approved Section 5310 funding awards; D. CERTIFYING that the Section 5310 funds are fairly and equitably allocated to eligible sub-recipients and, where feasible, projects are coordinated with transportation services assisted by other federal agencies; and E. CERTIFYING that the projects proposed for Section 5310 funding are included in the locally-developed 2016-2019 Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan for Los A   Not available Not available
2019-0834 10.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING the Metro Active Transport, Transit, and First/Last Mile (MAT) Program Cycle 1 Solicitation; and B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or designee to release the Program Solicitation and initiate a project selection process as described therein.   Not available Not available
2019-0838 11.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING $109,537,000 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 Improvements (South Bay) · I-605 Corridor “Hot Spots” Interchange Improvements in Gateway Cities · I-710 South and/or Early Action Projects in Gateway Cities B. APPROVING deobligation of $1,390,000 dollars of previously approved Measure R Highway Subregional Program funds for re-allocation at the request of project sponsors; C. AUTHORIZING the CEO or his designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements for the approved projects.   Not available Not available
2019-0823 13.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award and execute a 42-month, firm fixed price Contract No. AE63445000 with STV Incorporated (STV), in the amount of $32,555,439 to provide environmental, advanced conceptual engineering (ACE) design, and optional preliminary engineering (PE) services on the Green Line Extension to Torrance Project for work in support of the environmental clearance study and design services, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2019-0806 14.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: A. Prepare First/Last Mile (FLM) plans for Purple Line Extension (PLE) Section 1 stations; B. Execute Modification No. 3 to Task Order No. AE115994000 with IBI Group for the Purple Line Sections 2 and 3 First/Last Mile (FLM) Plan and Guidelines to accommodate PLE Section 1 FLM planning work in the amount of $378,864 increasing the task order value from $1,171,722 to $1,550,586; and C. Subsequently initiate planning for stations on the Crenshaw/LAX line and Regional Connector.   Not available Not available
2019-0850 15.AgreementAUTHORIZE the CEO to amend the ACE funding agreement to increase Metro’s contribution by $15,000,000 (5.5% increase to the 2007 amount of $274,323,220) for a new total amount of $289,323,220 and program $19,453,420, which includes previously committed funding. Metro will not participate in any future project cost increases or overruns.   Not available Not available
2019-0795 17.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a five-year, firm fixed price Contract No. PS63853000 to USI Insurance Services LLC in the amount of $1,268,600 for a five-year base term, $530,503 for the first 2-year option, and $562,811 for the second 2-year option, for a combined total amount of $2,361,914, effective June 1, 2020 subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2019-0802 20.AppointmentAPPROVE nominees for membership on Metro’s San Gabriel Valley and Westside Central Service Councils.   Not available Not available
2019-0861 22.Oral Report / PresentationAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a 60-month, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract No. MA53169000 to Pamco Machine Works, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the overhaul of P2000 Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Powered Axle Assembly Overhaul. This award is a not-to-exceed amount of $3,132,902 subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2019-0816 25.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 3 to Contract No. PS43249000 with Cority Software Inc. to add the Environmental and Ergonomics modules to the Enterprise Safety Management System (ESMS) in the amount of $594,980, increasing the total contract value from $1,292,926 to $1,887,906 and extending the contract period of performance through December 31, 2020.   Not available Not available
2019-0658 26.PlanCONSIDER: A. APPROVING I-10 ExpressLanes Busway HOV5+ Pilot Implementation Plan; and B. AUTHORIZING implementation of the I-10 ExpressLanes Busway HOV5+ Pilot.   Not available Not available
2019-0870 27.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a six-year firm-fixed price Contract No. PS62371000 to Flairsoft Ltd. for the purchase of Real Estate Management System and software support services in the amount of $946,463, plus optional licenses, modules and subscription maintenance and support of $714,960 for a combined total amount of $1,661,423, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2019-0829 32.ContractAUTHORIZE Contract Modification No. 235 (CCO 235) by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the construction contract for Segment 3 (Empire) of I-5 North Capacity Enhancements Project between SR-134 and SR-118 (Project) in the amount not to exceed $1.5 M under Funding Agreement No. MOU. P0008355/8501A/A9 within the LOP budget.   Not available Not available
2019-0844 33.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: A. Enter into an Interagency Agreement with California Highway Patrol (CHP) for Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP) task order services for an amount of $6,000,000; and B. Execute all necessary changes and task orders required to administer the agreement.   Not available Not available
2019-0885 34.ContractAUTHORIZE: A. An increase to the total authorized funding for Contract No. PS20655 with TRC Solutions Inc. to increase Environmental Construction and Waste Handling Services contract value in the amount of $20,600,000, increasing the Total Contract Value from $46,200,000 to $66,800,000, and B. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute all individual Task Orders and changes within the new Board approved contract funding amount.   Not available Not available
2019-0887 35.ContractAUTHORIZE: A. An increase to the total authorized funding for Contract No. PS325890084203243 with Cumming Construction Management, Inc. to provide Sustainability Program Assistance Services (SPAS) support in the amount of $1,548,036 increasing the Total Contract Value from $13,729,353 to $15,277,389; and B. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute all individual Task Orders and changes within the new Board approved contract funding amount.   Not available Not available
2019-0888 36.ContractAUTHORIZE A. An increase to the total authorized funding for Contract No. PS3274 with Kleinfelder, Inc.to provide Environmental Engineering support services in the amount of $11,926,155 increasing the Total Contract Value (CMA) from $13,200,000 to $25,126,155, and B. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute all individual Task Orders and changes within the Board approved contract funding amount.   Not available Not available
2020-0021 38.Federal Legislation / State Legislation (Position)ADOPT staff recommended positions: A. Senate Bill 732 (Allen) - Transactions and use tax: South Coast Air Quality Management District. SUPPORT B. Assembly Bill 1350 (Gonzalez) - Free youth transit passes: eligibility for state funding. WORK WITH AUTHOR   Not available Not available
2020-0008 41.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: A. EXECUTE Modification No. 3 to Task Order No. PS 50315-3049000 with Sperry Capital Inc. in the amount of $1,258,650 to continue to support P3 Business Case Development for the West Santa Ana Branch LRT, increasing the not-to-exceed Task Order value from $2,077,010 to $3,335,660; B. INCREASE Contract Modification Authority (CMA) by $267,605 from $100,000 to $367,605 in support of any unforeseen required additional level of effort   Not available Not available
2019-0873 42.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to utilize the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) cooperative purchase program to purchase computer and network equipment, peripherals, and related software and services, for a five-year period for a total expenditure not-to-exceed $30,000,000, subject to funding availability effective Feb 1, 2020.   Not available Not available
2019-0879 43.ProgramAPPROVE 1. The establishment of a K-12 pricing structure for the Universal Student Pass (U-Pass) Program for homeless student services programs at $0.75 per boarding to match the college program, capped at $24 per month for Metro boardings to match the existing K-12 Reduced Fare monthly pass. 2. The continuation of the Regional U-Pass Program for College/Vocational schools at the existing rate, which is each agency’s college fare rate, up to $0.75 per Boarding, capped at $43 per month to match the College/Vocational Reduced Fare monthly pass. 3. The establishment of a Regional K-12 pricing structure for homeless student services programs, which is each agency’s K-12 fare up to $0.75 per boarding, capped at the highest monthly K-12 fare rate of all agencies used by the institution’s students or $40 per month, which is the highest monthly K-12 fare in the region, if no K-12 monthly fare exists at those agencies   Not available Not available
2020-0045 45.AgreementDirect the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: A. Enter into a no-fee lease agreement with the City of Los Angeles (COLA) with a term ending August 15, 2023 for temporary bridge housing on a portion of the Van Nuys Orange Line Station parking lot; B. Re-inventory Metro-owned properties to identify other opportunities for the City of Los Angeles’s A Bridge Home Program (ABH) facilities and report back to the March 2020 Executive Management Committee; C. Conclude the project is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21080.27 and 21080, Subdivision (b)(4), and CEQA Guidelines Section 15269, Subdivision (c); and D. Authorize Metro staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.   Not available Not available
2020-0071 3.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE remarks by the Chair.   Not available Audio Audio
2020-0072 4.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer.   Not available Audio Audio
2020-0067 8.1.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Hahn, Solis, Butts, Garcia and Najarian that the Board: 1. Direct that the I-710 Clean Truck Program be developed as an Early Action Item under both the Goods Movement Strategic Plan as well as the I-710 South Corridor Project. 2. Request a report back in 60 days that provides a framework for implementation of the 710 Clean Truck Program. This framework should delineate, at a minimum the: a. Assessment of eligible Metro funding sources and recommendations for seed funding. b. Development of implementation details, including eligibility requirements, institutional arrangements, management, staff resources and administration. c. Evaluation of different potential strategies to accelerate progressive transition to Zero Emission Trucks in the I-710 corridor. d. Recommendations on how to encourage the participation of key regulatory agencies and stakeholders in the development of the program, with a specific focus on community-based organizations, non-profits, and community advocacy groups.   Not available Audio Audio
2019-0833 12.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Modification to Contract No. PS121778000 to exercise a six-month extension to the existing contract with NoMad Transit LLC, to continue to operate the Mobility on Demand (“MOD”) pilot project with enhanced service design for additional research at an increase in contract value not to exceed $1,530,332 $2,180,332, increasing the contract value from $2,506,410 to $4,036,742 $4,686,742, and, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, add an additional six months of service for a not to exceed amount of $2,097,293 $2,747,293, increasing the contract from $4,036,742 $4,686,742 to up to $6,134,035$7,434,035, with no further options to extend.   Not available Audio Audio
2019-0833 12.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Modification to Contract No. PS121778000 to exercise a six-month extension to the existing contract with NoMad Transit LLC, to continue to operate the Mobility on Demand (“MOD”) pilot project with enhanced service design for additional research at an increase in contract value not to exceed $1,530,332 $2,180,332, increasing the contract value from $2,506,410 to $4,036,742 $4,686,742, and, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, add an additional six months of service for a not to exceed amount of $2,097,293 $2,747,293, increasing the contract from $4,036,742 $4,686,742 to up to $6,134,035$7,434,035, with no further options to extend.   Not available Audio Audio
2020-0043 12.1.PolicyAPPROVE Najarian motion that staff conduct an analysis of the mobility on demand pilot program that includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. Drivers’ fully-burdened salaries; MTA staffing and budgetary costs associated with the program; fully burdened cost per trip; compliance with Federal funding requirements; extrapolation of potential future cost increases due to AB5, and any other costs/charges. B. The completed analysis should return to the Board in May 2020.   Not available Audio Audio
2019-0853 21.Fare / Tariff / Service ChangeCONSIDER: 1. AUTHORIZING the release of the NextGen Draft Transit First Service Plan for public review; and 2. APPROVING updates to the Transit Service Policy to reflect the NextGen Regional Service Concept BONIN AMENDMENT: Add a report back from OMB by April 2020 regarding funding options for the capital portion of the NextGen Transit First scenario.   Not available Audio Audio
2020-0077 46.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Solis, Garcetti, Bonin, Dupont-Walker, Butts and Hahn that the Board direct the CEO in collaboration with LAUSD and other school districts, local municipalities, the State and other stakeholders, to return to the Board in April 2020 with a report that includes: 1. Review of the performance of existing free transit programs for K-12 students, including the City of Los Angeles' DASH to Class program, Metro's Just Transit pilot with LAUSD and other school districts, and the City of Sacramento's RydeFreeRT program; 2. Cost estimates for the provision of free Metro transit services for LAUSD and other school district students and potential funding mechanisms to offset those costs with considerations for phasing based on Metro’s Equity Platform; Cost estimates should include information on fare subsidies and costs to administer the program; 3. Forecasts of impacts to Metro farebox revenues as a result of free Metro transit services based on existing K-12 student pass utilization and other data; 4. A survey of various schools, in collaboration with LAUSD and    Not available Audio Audio
2020-0074 47.Informational ReportCONSIDER approval of: A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - G.C. 54957(b)(1) Titles: Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel, Board Secretary, Inspector General, and Chief Ethics Officer. B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - G.C. 54956.9(d)(1) 1. City of Beverly Hills v. LACMTA, USDC Case No. CV-18-3891-GW(SSx) 2. LACMTA v. Beverly Hills Unified School District, et al., Case No. 19STCV18197 3. John Reddick v. LACMTA, Case No. BC 660135 4. Kanesha Renee Sanders v. LACMTA, et al., Case No. BC 662414 5. Judy Solis v. LACMTA, Case No. BC 699379 6. Margaret Strowski v. LACMTA, Case No. BC 695559 7. Jonathan Aguilar v. LACMTA, Case No. BC 681858 C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - G.C. 54956.9(d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation (Two Cases) D. Conference with Real Estate Negotiator - G.C. 54956.8 1. Property Description: 9601 Aviation Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Agency Negotiator: Craig Justesen Negotiating Party: Clean Energy Under Negotiation: Price and terms   Not available Audio Audio
2020-0073  Informational ReportRECEIVE General Public Comment   Not available Audio Audio