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Meeting Name: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/23/2020 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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2020-0302 2.MinutesAPPROVE Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held February 27, 2020.   Not available Not available
2020-0192 5.ProjectCONSIDER: A. APPROVING the G (Orange) Line Terminus Improvement Project; B. CONCLUDING that the G Line Terminus Improvement Project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080, Subdivisions (b)(10) and (b)(11) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15275, Subdivision (a); and C. AUTHORIZING Metro staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse.   Not available Not available
2020-0211 6.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to approve the extension to revenue contract with All Vision, LLC, No. PS097140250 for an additional two years and three one-year options.   Not available Not available
2020-0220 7.AgreementAUTHORIZE the CEO to execute a third-party Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) to fund wetlands mitigation costs as stipulated in the Streambed Alteration Agreement associated with the implementation of the I-5 North Capacity Enhancements Project (the Project).   Not available Not available
2020-0226 8.ResolutionADOPT the resolution for the 2021 Los Angeles County Transportation Improvement Program as shown in Attachment A.   Not available Not available
2020-0230 9.ResolutionCONSIDER approving the Resolution in Attachment A that: A. AUTHORIZES the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or his designee to claim $39,098,039 in fiscal year (FY) 2019-20 LCTOP grant funds for the Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Project; B. CERTIFIES that Metro will comply with LCTOP certification and assurances and the authorized agent requirements; and C. AUTHORIZES the CEO or his designee to execute all required documents and any amendment with the California Department of Transportation.   Not available Not available
2020-0232 11.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING: 1. Deobligation of $4,226,964 previously approved Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) - Active Transportation Program, for re-allocation at the request of project sponsors, as shown in Attachment A; 2. Programming of additional $12,750,000 within the capacity of Measure M MSP - Transit Program, as shown in Attachment B; and 3. Inter-program borrowing and programming of additional $4,350,143 from the Subregion’s Measure M MSP - Active Transportation and Transit Programs to the Highway Efficiency Program, as shown in Attachment C; and B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer or his designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements and/or amendments for approved projects.   Not available Not available
2020-0092 12.ProgramAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and purchase All Risk Property and Boiler and Machinery insurance policies for all property at the current policy limits at a not to exceed price of $4.2 million for the 12-month period May 10, 2020 through May 10, 2021.   Not available Not available
2020-0250 16.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a five-year, firm fixed-price Contract No. PS64807000 to Crowe LLP to provide Annual Financial and Compliance Audit Services in the amount of $1,836,135 effective April 24, 2020, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2020-0246 17.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 3 to Contract No. OP39497-2000 to exercise three (3), one-year options with Los Angeles Federal Armored Services, Inc. to provide currency processing services, in the amount of $572,000 for Option Year 2, $629,000 for Option Year 3, and $686,400 for Option Year 4, for a combined total amount of $1,887,400, increasing the contract value from $972,400 to $2,859,800, and extending the contract term to December 31, 2022.   Not available Not available
2020-0201 19.AppointmentAPPROVE Perri Sloane Goodman for membership on Metro’s San Fernando Valley Service Council.   Not available Not available
2020-0247 20.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed price contract OP66644000 to Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for three (3) 35-ton tow trucks for a firm fixed price of $1,069,966.24 inclusive of sales tax.   Not available Not available
2020-0248 21.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed price contract under IFB OP67225 to Theodore Robins Ford the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for thirty (30) 1-ton utility trucks for a firm fixed price of $1,417,782.25 inclusive of sales tax, subject to the resolution of any submitted protest(s).   Not available Not available
2020-0187 23.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a 36-month, firm fixed price contract under Bid No. SD634320000 to ORX Railway Corporation the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Tire Kits for an amount not to exceed $2,125,956 subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.   Not available Not available
2020-0137 24.ContractCONSIDER: A. FINDING that the procurement of Metro Bus Electric Cooling Systems under Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 130237, as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) item, constitutes a single source procurement method for the purpose of duplicating equipment already in use; and B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to award a single source, five-year, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract No. MA66578000 to Engineered Machined Products, Inc. (EMP) for 810 kits to rebuild EMP engine cooling systems currently installed on Metro buses. The Contract three-year base amount for $2,712,857 inclusive of sales tax, with the first one-year option in the amount of $841,668, inclusive of sales tax, and the second one-year option in the amount of $841,668, inclusive of sales tax for a total contract amount of $4,396,193 subject to resolution of protest(s), if any. (REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE)   Not available Not available
2020-0085 25.PlanAPPROVE the PTASP which documents Metro’s processes and activities related to Safety Management System (SMS) implementation in compliance with Federal and State regulations.   Not available Not available
2020-0202 27.ContractAUTHORIZE Contract Modification No. 306 (CCO 306) 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 $1.06 million under Funding Agreement No. MOU. P0008355/8501A/A9 within the LOP budget.   Not available Not available
2020-0154 30.ProjectAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to increase the Life of Project Budget (LOP) Budget for Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station Improvement Project (CP 210151) by $18,998,400 from $109,350,000 to $128,348,400.   Not available Not available
2020-0235 32.Federal Legislation / State Legislation (Position)ADOPT staff recommended positions: · Senate Bill 1366 (Archuleta) - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority: light rail: West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor. WORK WITH AUTHOR   Not available Not available
2020-0225 34.PolicyCONSIDER: A. APPROVING revisions to Metro’s Parking Ordinance Administrative Code Title 8 (Attachment C) and Metro’s Parking Rates and Fee Resolution (Attachment D) in support of the implementation of the Parking Management Program. B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to execute a five-year base period, firm fixed price Contract No. PS66007000 to L & R Auto Parks, Inc. DBA Joe’s Auto Parks for systemwide parking operator services in the amount of $26,878,513 with two, one-year options, in the amounts of $5,840,059 and $7,651,918, respectively, for a total amount of $40,370,490, through a revenue generating contract where the contractor will be compensated for their operating costs from the parking revenue collected and Metro will receive the net revenue amount collected, subject to resolution of protest(s) if any.   Not available Not available
2020-0292 34.1Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Director Fasana Metro has successfully adopted best management practices in its parking program to assess demand and manage inventory for maximum public transit user benefit without negatively impacting adjacent neighborhoods. In continuing that effort, Metro should assess utilization at its transit stations in support of promoting transit ridership. In consultation with staff, Metro parking facilities typically have high demand or reach capacity on weekdays. However, transit user parking utilization is minimal and well below 30% on weekends and holidays at most Metro parking facilities. I, THEREFORE MOVE that the Board direct the CEO to: A. Provide free parking for transit patrons at Metro parking facilities with 30% or below capacity on Saturday, Sunday and Federally Observed Holidays. B. Union Station and any Metro parking facilities that have special arrangements/contracts with municipalities or local jurisdictions for public parking or other non-transit parking use are exempt from this motion.   Not available Not available
2020-0228 35.Informational ReportCONSIDER: 1. RECEIVING AND FILING Metro Property Inventory for Temporary Sheltering of the Homeless Report (Attachment A); and 2. DELEGATING authority to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to enter into no-fee leases with local jurisdictions for temporary (less than five years) supportive homelessness-related facilities, including bridge housing for Metro-owned properties that do not have a conflicting transit or joint development purpose.   Not available Not available
2020-0252 36.AppointmentCONSIDER appointing the Chinese American Construction Professionals (CACP) organization to the Transportation Business Advisory Council membership.   Not available Not available
2020-0290 37.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Butts and Hahn that the Board: Approve an immediate additional $2.5 million from the South Bay Measure M TSMIP II account for the SBCCOG South Bay Fiberoptic Network project and amended into Funding Agreement #MM 5502.05 forthwith.   Not available Not available
2020-0303 3.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE remarks by the Chair.   Not available Not available
2020-0304 4.Oral Report / Presentation· RECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer.   Not available Not available
2020-0231 10.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE staff recommendation to program $50 million in Metro-controlled funding sources, including but not limited to Measure R funds identified in the expenditure plan for the Interstate 710 South and/or Early Action Projects, as seed funding for the 710 Clean Truck Program, to be made available contingent upon a Record of Decision issued by the Federal Highway Administration for the Interstate 710 South Project BONIN AMENDMENT: Money cannot be spent on fossil fuel infrastructure.   Not available Not available
2020-0221 14.ResolutionADOPT a resolution, Attachment A, that: A. AUTHORIZES the issuance of bonds to refund the Proposition C Series 2010-A Bonds, consistent with the Debt Policy to achieve approximately $4.4 million in net present value savings over the three-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, Bond Purchase Contract 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
2020-0222 15.ResolutionCONSIDER: A. ADOPTING a Resolution, Attachment A, that: 1. AUTHORIZES Measure R Junior Subordinate Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds in one or more series, to refinance one or more of Metro’s Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (“TIFIA”) Loans to achieve up to $170 million estimated net present value savings over the 18-year life of the bonds through the negotiated bond sale of up to $1.75 billion of bonds. 2. APPROVES the forms of the supplemental trust agreement, second amended and restated trust agreement, junior subordinate trust agreement, supplemental junior subordinate trust agreement, continuing disclosure certificate, preliminary official statement and such other documents as required for the issuance of the bonds, and approves related documents on file with the Board Secretary as set forth in the resolution all as subject to modification as set forth in the Resolution; 3. APPROVES the form of the bond purchase contract on file with the Board Secretary, that will be entered into with the underwriters as listed in Attachment B hereto; and 4   Not available Not available
2020-0127 28.ContractCONSIDER: A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract for a base period of performance of three (3) years, Contract No. AE61890, to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for Sustainability Engineering Services for Solid Waste, Recycling and Hazardous Materials and Waste Compliance, for total Contract amount not-to-exceed $11,047,603 for the 3 year baseline term and to exercise two one (1) year options, year one option not-to-exceed $3,825,715 and year two option not-to-exceed $3,954,885; and B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute changes and modifications within the Board approved not-to-exceed contract amount.   Not available Not available
2020-0184 40.AgreementAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and Planning Document (“ENA”) with Watts Station LP, a California limited partnership, for the development of 3.67 acres of Metro-owned property at the 103rd St/Watts Towers Station (“Site”) for 18 months with the option to extend up to 30 months.   Not available Not available
2020-0179 41.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: A. Award a firm fixed price contract, Contract No. C52151C1169-2 to S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., Inc., the responsive and responsible Proposer determined to provide Metro with the best value for the design and construction of the Metro Center Project (Project), in the amount of $129,365,128.00; B. Align the Life-of-Project Budget (LOP) of $112.7 million to $206 million including $109.5 million of Prop 1B California Transit Security Grant Program funds awarded to the Project by the State; C. Execute Modification No. 9 to Contract No. AE451150019779 with HDR Engineering Inc. to provide Design Support During Construction in the amount of $1,976,222 increasing the Total Contract Value from $6,528,181 to $8,504,403 and increase the Contract Modification Authority (CMA) for HDR Engineering Inc. in the amount of $400,000; and, D. Execute all agreements, task orders and contract modifications necessary up to the LOP budget to complete the above actions.   Not available Not available
2020-0289 42.PolicyAPPROVE the Chief Executive Officer to authorize the Chief, Vendor Contract Management Officer approval authority for procurements to support the emergency condition that is being declared due to the coronavirus pandemic, in accordance with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Acquisition Policy and Procedure Manual, Acquisition Procedures ACQ2, chapter 11, section 11.8 “Emergency Procurements”, Public Utilities Code 130234 and Public Contracting Code 20233, that cannot be met through normal procurement methods through June 1, 2020. (REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE)   Not available Not available
2020-0307 43.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Ridley-Thomas, Kuehl, Butts, Garcetti, and Dupont-Walker: Directing the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute amendments to the agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) to reallocate up to $853,000 of the TOC Small Business Program funds to implement a TOC COVID-19 Business Recovery Loan Program with the following components: 1. Restrict the funds to businesses within Los Angeles County that are within 1/4 mile of a Major Transit Stop as defined by California Public Resources Code Section 21064.3, which may be amended from time to time; 2. Require the loans funded with Metro funds be subject to the following requirements: a. Each below-market interest loan will not exceed $20,000 and will cover operating expenses for a qualifying small business with up to 25 full time employees; b. Each loan will have a 5-year term with repayment of principal and interest deferred for the first 12 months; c. There will be no loan origination fee and no collateral required; and d. Each recipient must have been in continuous opera   Not available Not available
2020-0301 44.Informational ReportA. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - G.C. 54956.9(d)(1) 1. Kimberlee Ann Watkins v. LACMTA, Case No. BC 704890   Not available Not available
2020-0305  Informational ReportRECEIVE General Public Comment   Not available Not available