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Meeting Name: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting Agenda status: Final 2nd Revised
Meeting date/time: 1/28/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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2020-0856 2.MinutesAPPROVE Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held December 3, 2020.   Not available Not available
2020-0827 5.Informational ReportAPPROVE revised Project Coding Structure for Local Return Projects funded through the Metro administered Proposition A, Proposition C, Measure R, and Measure M Local Return (LR) programs. (ATTACHMENT A)   Not available Not available
2020-0759 6.AgreementAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a Second Amendment to the Standard Commercial Lease Agreement to make improvements totaling approximately $150,765 and to continue renting 70 parking spaces at a cost of $159,600 annually (total of $798,000 over the option term of 5 years), commencing March 1, 2021 with PBONE OSF-C, LLC (“Lessor”) for the Metro Operations and Training office located at 100 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 100, Los Angeles.   Not available Not available
2020-0824 9.PlanAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: APPROVE the submittal of a Letter of Interest (LOI) to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (TIFIA) loan for the I-105 ExpressLanes Project and pay related fees and expenses.   Not available Not available
2020-0779 12.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING $4,433,000 in 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 Las Virgenes Malibu · I-605 Corridor “Hot Spots” Interchange Improvements in Gateway Cities · I-710 South and/or Early action Projects in Gateway Cities · Interstate 5/ St. Route 14 Capacity Enhancements B. APPROVING deobligation of $10,707,000 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 Board-approved projects.   Not available Not available
2020-0807 13.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING programming of $26,151,339 in Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) - Active Transportation 1st/Last Mile Connections Program; and B. AUTHORIZING the CEO or his designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements for approved projects.   Not available Not available
2020-0778 14.AgreementAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute an amendment to an existing Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) with La Veranda, L.P. (“Developer”), an affiliate of Abode Communities, that will extend the term of the JDA for twelve (12) months to January 31, 2022.   Not available Not available
2020-0562 16.ProgramCONSIDER: A. APPROVING?project selection and?programming of?$63,100,000?in Measure M?Metro Active Transport, Transit and First/Last Mile program (MAT Program) funding;? B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or his designee to negotiate and execute all?necessary agreements for approved projects; and C. APPROVING a wait?list?process?for all non-awarded eligible projects.   Not available Not available
2020-0612 18.PlanADOPT the final 2021 LA County Goods Movement Strategic Plan.   Not available Not available
2020-0263 19.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. EXECUTE Modification No. 12 to Contract No. PS2415-3046 with HNTB Corporation to provide professional services in order to complete final design for the Doran Street Crossing Grade Separation Project in the amount of $2,390,316 increasing the total contract value from $5,969,654 to $8,359,970. B. EXECUTE all necessary agreements and task orders with third parties to support this project.   Not available Not available
2020-0679 20.AppointmentAPPROVE Erin Nash for membership on Metro’s San Fernando Valley Service Council.   Not available Not available
2020-0804 21.AgreementCONSIDER: A. EXTENDING the Transit Service Operation Agreement between LACMTA and the City of Glendale for the Glendale Beeline Route 3 for a period of two years through June 30, 2023 for an amount up to $1,300,845, which is inclusive of estimated Consumer Price Index (CPI) rates; B. EXTENDING the Transit Service Operation Agreement between LACMTA and the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) for Dash Pico Union/Echo Park 601, Dash El Sereno/City Terrace 602, and Commuter Express 422 for a period of two years for an amount up to $8,900,520; C. EXTENDING the Transit Service Operation Agreement between LACMTA and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transportation Authority (PVPTA) for operation of the Line 225/226 for period of two years for an amount up to $509,426; D. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer, or their designee, to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements between LACMTA and the City of Glendale for funding approval; E. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer, or their designee, to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements between LACMTA and   Not available Not available
2020-0782 22.ContractAUTHORIZE the CEO to: A. RATIFY expenditures in excess of the total contract award of $3,863,300 for unleaded gasoline from Pinnacle Petroleum for Metro’s non-revenue vehicle fleet increasing the Contract No. FY34649000 total contract value from $9,717,450 to $13,580,750. B. EXECUTE Modification No. 3 in the amount of $6,485,975 to include ratified funding in paragraph A above, and to extend the contract period of performance to June 30, 2021 for an additional $2,622,675, increasing the total contract value from $13,580,750 to $16,203,425. Requires Two-Thirds Vote   Not available Not available
2020-0872 23.ContractAUTHORIZE the CEO to: A. RATIFY expenditures in excess of the total contract award of $2,075,855 for diesel fuel from Southern Counties Oil Company (SC Fuels) for Metro’s diesel fuel non-revenue vehicles, major and other miscellaneous equipment, increasing the Contract No. DR4348700 total contract value from $328,959 to $2,404,814. B. EXECUTE Modification No. 3 to extend the contract period of performance to June 30, 2021 for $252,150 increasing the total contract value from $2,404,814 to $2,656,964. Requires Two-Thirds Vote   Not available Not available
2020-0788 26.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to Execute Amendment No. 7 to Contract No. PS46292001 with RideCo, Inc. to provide an expanded MicroTransit Operations to three additional Service Zones (North Hollywood/Burbank, El Monte and Compton/Artesia) for two years in an amount of $5,970,870 increasing the Total Contract Value from $29,160,732.63 to $35,131,602.63.   Not available Not available
2020-0808 32.ContractCONSIDER: a. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute Modifications No. 15 to Contract No. AE58083E0129 with Gannet Fleming, Inc. for the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project, for field investigation of utility conflicts consisting of potholing and slot trenching along Van Nuys Blvd. for Segments B, (between Covello St. and Novice St.) in the amount of $1,772,143, increasing the total Contract amount from $65,611,218 to $67,383,361. b. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute Modifications No. 16 to Contract No. AE58083E0129 with Gannet Fleming, Inc. for the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project, for field investigation of utility conflicts consisting of potholing and slot trenching along Van Nuys Blvd. for Segments C (between Novice St. and Tamarack Ave.), in the amount of $1,565,506, increasing the total Contract amount from $67,383,361 to $68,948,867. c. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute Modifications No. 17 to Contract No. AE58083E0129 with Gannet Fleming, Inc. for the East San Fernando Valley T   Not available Not available
2020-0805 34.BudgetCONSIDER: A. INCREASING the Life of Project (LOP) Budget for the Regional Connector Concurrent Non-FFGA Project Activities, capital project number 861228, by the amount of $12,948,000 from $46,441,168 to $59,389,168 consistent with the provisions of the Board-adopted Measure R and Measure M Unified Cost Management Policy, for the purposes of providing an incentive for Regional Connector Constructors (RCC) to complete transit facilities ten weeks early thereby permitting an earlier Revenue Service Date and mitigating impacts to the community.   Not available Not available
2020-0797 36.ContractCONSIDER: A. AMENDING the Life of Project Budget (LOP) Budget for Soundwall Package 11 Highway Project by $13,303,000 from $89,183,000 to $102,486,000, using the fund sources from the soundwall program as summarized in Attachment D consistent with the provisions of the Board-adopted Measure R and Measure M Unified Cost Management Policy (Attachment E); and B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to execute individual Contract Modifications within the Board approved Life of Project budget.   Not available Not available
2020-0794 39.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. Execute a 3-year cost-plus fixed fee Contract No. PS68033 with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. to provide Construction Support Services for I-605 Highway Corridor Projects, in an amount not-to-exceed $4,423,718, and to exercise two (2) one-year options when deemed appropriate, subject to resolution of any properly submitted protest; and B. Execute individual Contract Work Orders for each project within the approved not-to-exceed contract amount and Contract Modifications within Contract Modification Authority (CMA) at 10% of the approved contract not-to-exceed amount ($442,371.00).   Not available Not available
2020-0701 42.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 3 to the Metro Rideshare/Shared Mobility Program Support Contract No. PS42183000 with Innovative TDM Solutions, Inc. (ITS) to exercise the first, one-year option in the amount of $630,555 increasing the total contract value from $1,832,308 to $2,462,863 and extending the period of performance from January 31, 2021 to January 31, 2022.   Not available Not available
2020-0811 45.ContractAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. EXECUTE Modification No. 4 to Contract No. PS41099B - License to Sell and Display Advertising on Metro Bus System, with Outfront Media Group, LLC, to 1) Extend the temporary replacement of the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) payments to Metro with monthly payments of 55% of actual sales revenues for one year, from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021; 2) Allow contractor to submit payments by the 80th day following the close of each month beginning January 1, 2021; 3) Amend ARTICLE VI of the Contract to revise the basis of the Letter of Credit from 50% of the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) to 50% of projected Gross Annual Advertising Revenue Share for calendar year 2021; B. EXECUTE Modification No. 2 to Contract No. PS41099R - License to Sell and Display Advertising on Metro Rail System, with Intersection Parent, Inc. to 1) Extend the temporary replacement of the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) payments to Metro with monthly payments of 55% of actual sales revenues for one year, from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021;   Not available Not available
2020-0910 49.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Garcetti, Kuehl, Solis, and Krekorian as amended that the Board direct the CEO to: A. Revisit the findings of the Jones Lang LaSalle Concessions Program Concept for Metro Owned Facilities report dated June 28, 2013 and develop an assessment of needs to establish a small-scale retail program that supports small and disadvantaged businesses, and microentrepreneurs, including context-sensitive community partnerships, in Metro’s current portfolio of projects. Amendment by Dupont-Walker: Include opportunities to complement and partner with the Transit-Oriented Communities Small Business Program, which is currently being updated by Countywide Planning. B. Form a working group to determine opportunities and next steps for advancing this work. C. Report back to EMC with an update in 90 days.   Not available Not available
2020-0916 3.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE remarks by the Chair.   Not available Not available
2020-0917 4.Oral Report / PresentationRECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer.   Not available Not available
2020-0817 10.Informational ReportRECEIVE AND FILE status report on Mid-Year FY 20-21 Budget Equity Assessment.   Not available Not available
2020-0726 11.Informational ReportCONSIDER: A. AMENDING the FY21 Budget by $765 million from $6.23 billion annual consolidated expenditures to $6.99 billion to achieve goals and objectives set forth by the Board adopted Metro Vision 2028 strategic plan; and B. AMENDING an increase of 5 Non-Represented FTEs from FY21 Adopted Budget authorized levels: 3 for Equity and Race and 2 for Customer Experience   Not available Not available
2021-0012 11.2.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Solis, Garcetti, Sandoval, Hahn, Barger, and Bonin that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to collaborate with the County of Los Angeles and transit providers such as Metrolink and Foothill Transit to identify funding and develop strategies to ensure that all residents in Los Angeles County have access to transportation to reach major vaccination sites.   Not available Not available
2021-0010 11.1.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Garcetti, Bonin, Solis, Hahn, and Garcia that the Board adopt as policy that any additional operations-eligible funding received in FY21 and FY22 shall be prioritized for the restoration of transit service, including but not limited to federal CRRSA funding, any future federal operations-eligible COVID-19 relief funding, and any additional unanticipated eligible sales tax revenues. WE FURTHER MOVE that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to: A) Within the recommended Operations expenses of the FY21 Mid-Year Budget, reallocate a minimum of $24.3 million in capital funding-eligible expenses from the “Capital State of Good Repair” and “Other Operational Needs” categories, and budget this funding for the restoration of transit service with priority for high-ridership lines and an emphasis on disadvantaged communities; B) Identify a minimum of $24.3 million in reciprocal non-operations-eligible funding for projects de-budgeted under directive A, or shift these expenses to the FY22 budget as appropriate; C) Immediately begin preparing to res   Not available Not available
2020-0724 35.ContractCONSIDER amending the Life-of-Project (LOP) budget with a loan/advance to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in an amount not to exceed $73,200,000 for Segment 3 of I-5 North Capacity Enhancements Project between SR-134 and SR-118 (Project) to fill the funding gap between the approved amended LOP of $880,903,000 and the $954,103,000 anticipated cost to close the Project consistent with the provisions of the Board-adopted Measure R and Measure M Unified Cost Management Policy (Attachment A).   Not available Not available
2021-0011 35.1.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Barger, Najarian, Krekorian, Kuehl, and Sandoval that the Board of Directors authorize the CEO to execute an agreement with Caltrans based on the recently negotiated term sheet for the advance of funding to cover the cost of a life of project budget increase for the I-5 North Project, and; WE FURTHER MOVE that the Board of Directors direct the CEO to: 1. Amend the proposed cost management policy and funding plan for this item, as appropriate, to ensure that there is a clear method of repayment of the funds that would be advanced by the I-5 North Project/San Fernando Valley Subregion in order to fulfill the proposed life of project budget increase for the I-5 North Project; 2. Ensure that the funds repaid to the I-5 North Project/San Fernando Valley Subregion carry a maximized flexibility of use; 3. Bring the amended life of project budget increase proposal and associated cost management policy to the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments for its consideration and concurrence prior to Metro Board action on this item; 4. Begin coordinatin   Not available Not available
2020-0685 37.ContractCONSIDER: A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award and execute a three (3) year base plus two one-year option years contract, Contract No. AE67484, with TRC Energy Services for Energy and Climate Services on Task Orders, inclusive of three base years with an initial amount not-to-exceed $7,618,165.92, and two one-year options (Option Year 1: $2,539,388.66; Option Year 2: $2,539,388.66), staff will return to the Board to authorize the options. This recommendation is subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest; and B. AUTHORIZING the CEO to award individual Task Orders and changes up to the authorized Not-to-Exceed contract amount of $7,618,165.92. C. AUTHORIZING Contract Modification Authority (CMA) in the amount of $1,269,694.32 (10% of the not-to-exceed contract amount) and authorizing the CEO to award and execute individual task order, changes and/or modifications within the CMA amount.   Not available Not available
2020-0646 38.ProjectAUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO): A. To award and execute a five (5) year contract, Contract No. PS66866, with Cumming Management Group Inc. for Sustainability Program Assistance Services on Task Orders for a total amount not-to-exceed $23,800,000 inclusive of three base years (not to exceed $14,000,000) with two one-year options (option year one = $4,850,000 and option year two = $4,950,000.) Staff will return to the Board to approve the two one-year options. B. To award individual Task Orders and changes up to the Not-to-Exceed contract amount of $14,000,000; and C. AUTHORIZING Contract Modification Authority (CMA) in the amount of $2,380,000 (10% of the not-to-exceed contract amount) and authorizing the CEO to award and execute individual task order, changes and/or modifications within the CMA amount.   Not available Not available
2021-0009 38.1.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Garcetti, Najarian, Kuehl, and Hahn that the Board of Directors instruct the CEO to: A. Execute only the base years of the Item 38 contract before the Board this month (file 2020-0646); B. Prepare a plan to increase the Metro Sustainability Program’s in-house capacity and fully staff the program over the next three years; C. Develop and include in the FY22 budget a new plan for the use of LCFS revenues, with no less than 80% of LCFS revenues allocated towards projects that reduce transportation-related GHG emissions, prioritizing the J Line (Silver) Zero Emission Bus conversion; and D. Report back on all the above to the Executive Management Committee in 90 days.   Not available Not available
2020-0868 50.Informational ReportRECEIVE oral report on Crenshaw/LAX Project.   Not available Not available
2020-0930 51.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Dupont-Walker, Hahn, Mitchell, Butts, Najarian, and Solis that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to study and recommend MSZ and SBE solutions that embrace Equity considerations, including but not limited to the Disparity Study, impact on historically underutilized businesses, and consistency with industry best practices. These studies should focus on the following: A. Review requirements for contracting opportunities with SBEs, including but not limited to: 1. Determining feasibility of achieving certification reciprocity with agencies at the state, county, and local levels that have similar baseline standards as Metro 2. Exploring strategies to ensure that only legitimate SBEs and MSZs may compete for Metro contracts 3. Reviewing certification standards, ownership, owner credentials, and other costs associated with competing for contracts, and recommending steps to streamline the process, ensuring integrity while making it more user-friendly and less costly B. Review procurement requirements and identify potential ways to increase contract   Not available Not available
2020-0929 52.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Hahn, Butts, Mitchell, Barger, and Solis that the Board of Directors direct the Chief Executive Officer to: A. Reiterate for both the public and staff that face coverings are mandatory B. Report back in 14 days on the following: a. Recommendations on how to strengthen efforts to ensure compliance with mandatory face coverings, including but not limited to fines b. Recommendations for alternative transportation options for patrons instructed not to wear a face covering by a medical provider   Not available Not available
2020-0926 53.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Garcetti, Kuehl, Hahn, and Solis that the Board direct the CEO to: A. Prepare a plan dedicating the Purple Line Extension Wilshire/La Brea Station in honor of the late Councilmember and Metro Board Director Tom LaBonge; and B. Report back on the above at the April 2021 Executive Management Committee meeting.   Not available Not available
2020-0927 54.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Bonin, Hahn, Butts, Najarian, and Solis that the Board direct the CEO to add the following to Metro’s 2021 Federal Legislative Program: · Support the expansion of the Municipal Liquidity Facility and/or the creation of a new Federal Reserve program to underwrite a permanent low or no-cost loan program for state and local governments, including the issuance of new debt and the refinancing of existing debt.   Not available Not available
2020-0928 55.Motion / Motion ResponseAPPROVE Motion by Directors Garcetti, Solis, Mitchell, and Bonin that the Board of Directors direct the CEO, in consultation with the Executive Officer for Equity and Race, to report back on: A. Developing a Street Safety Policy addressing the points discussed above; B. Creating a countywide data collection program, working in partnership with SCAG, L.A. County Department of Public Health, RIITS, and any other local, state, or federal partners, to design a program to document and analyze serious injuries and fatalities from transportation; and C. Assessing internal risk and liability to safety of all Metro-provided public transportation services.   Not available Not available
2020-0925 56.Informational ReportA. Conference with Labor Negotiator - G.C. 54957.6 MTA Representative: Joanne Peterson Employee Organizations: SMART, ATU, TCU, AFSCME, Teamsters   Not available Not available
2020-0918  Informational ReportRECEIVE General Public Comment   Not available Not available