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Thursday, April 16, 2015 9:30 a.m.

Agenda

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Streets and Freeways Subcommittee

Mulholland Conference Room, 15th Floor

1. Call to Order

1 min

Action (Bahman Janka)

2. Approval of Minutes Attachment 1: February 19, 2015 Minutes Attachment 2: March 19, 2015 Minutes Attachment 3: Sign-in Sheet/Attendance Sheet Attachment 4: 90-Day Rolling Agenda

Action (Subcommittee)

3. Chair Report 5 min

Information (Bahman Janka)

4. Metro Report - Attendance 5 min

Information (Fulgene Asuncion)

5. Caltrans Update 5 min

Information (Caltrans)

6. State and Federal Legislative Update 5 min

Information (Raffi Hamparian/ Marisa Yeager/Michael Turner/Patricia Soto)

7. Call for Projects Update 10 min

Information (Rena Lum)

8. Metro FY16 Budget Update 15 min

Information (Conan Cheung)

9. Urban Greening Plan Update 10 min

Information (Katie Lemmon)

10. CTC Update 10 min

Information (Patricia Chen)

11. Active Transportation Program Update 10 min

Information (Patricia Chen/Erina Hong)

12. Transportation “101” – Gas Tax Basics 15 min

Information (Patricia Chen/Waqas Rehman – LA County)

13. New Business 5 min

14. Adjournment 1 min

The next meeting for the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be held on May 21st at 9:30 a.m. on the

15th floor, Mulholland Conference Room. Please contact Fulgene Asuncion at (213) 922 – 3025 should you

have any questions or comments regarding this or future agendas.

Agendas can be accessed online at: http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/

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Attachment 1

February 19, 2015 Streets and Freeways Meeting Minutes

Thursday February 19, 2015 | 9:30am

Members and Alternates Present: Sgt. Dave Nelms (M, California Highway Patrol), ElaineJeng (Vice Chair, South Bay Cities COG), Allen Thompson (North County TransportationCoalition), Sharon Perlstein (M, Westside Cities), Fred Zohrehvand (M, Arroyo VerdugoCities), Fulgene Asuncion (M, Metro), Lupe Sandoval (A, City of Los Angeles), AndrewMaximous (A, Arterial ITS Configuration Management Group), Valeria Watson (A, PedestrianCoordination), John Asuncion (M, SCAG), Pablo Gutierrez (A, SCAG)

1. Call to Order (Elaine Jeng, Vice Chair)The meeting was called to order at 9:36 AM.

2. Approval of January 15, 2015 Minutes (Subcommittee)Minutes were approved with no comments or abstentions.

3. Chair Report (Elaine Jeng, Vice Chair)In Bahman Janka’s absence, Elaine Jeng gave the Chair report. Ms. Jeng mentioned that thereis a draft report about the Mobility Matrices that is being circulated among the Council ofGovernments (COGs). The COGs are asked to approve the final report by the end of March.The report will then be taken to the Metro Board in April (later changed to Receive and File).

4. Metro Report (Fulgene Asuncion, Metro)Ms. Asuncion (Metro) reported that the Short Range Transportation Plan final report hasbeen released. Copies have been circulated, but there are extra copies available.

She reminded the Subcommittee that the CSTAN is posted on the Streets and Freewayswebpage. Philbert Wong will be seeking the Subcommittee’s approval at next month’smeeting. The CSTAN will then be taken to TAC for approval in April. She directedSubcommittee members to provide comments to Philbert Wong.

5. Caltrans Update (Vin Kumar, Caltrans)Mr. Kumar reported that Caltrans received nine to 10 requests for California TransportationCommission (CTC) allocation for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle I, with atleast five from L.A. County. Mr. Kumar invited those with questions to contact him.

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6. State and Federal Legislative Update (Raffi Hamparian and Michael Turner, Metro)Michael Turner (Metro) reported that Metro is working on the bills that the Board has askedstaff to pursue as the bill introduction deadline. He also noted that the Board of Equalizationis scheduled to adjust the gas tax on February 24th. The projection is that there will be a 21%reduction, which will be about $500-700 million loss in transportation revenues. The revenuereduction will mostly impact the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), but willalso affect cities and counties. Metro expressed concerns about the reduction, but was inagreement when the deal was structured. The Speaker and Governor have made proposals formaintenance of highways and local roads.

Ms. Jeng asked for further education on the Board of Equalization and the gas tax. Mr. Turnerdirected her to the most recent press release on the Board of Equalization’s website, whichincludes an educational youtube video.

Ms. Jeng asked if transit pays into the excise tax? Mr. Turner said that transit agencies do notreceive any funds from the excise tax. Metro vehicles that run on CNG do not pay excise tax,but it is possible that diesel vehicles do pay the tax.

Ms. Jeng asked for an update on the VMT demo? Mr. Turner reported that the commissionhas had one meeting where they mainly discussed the VMT pilot program in Oregon. Mr.Turner also reported that the Speaker has proposed a vehicle fee.

Raffi Hamparian (Metro) gave the Federal Legislative Update. He reported that thePresident’s proposed budget has been released, which includes his Grow America Act. Healso mentioned that the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), whichfunds surface transportation programs, will expire on May 30th. Due to the upcomingexpiration date, Congress has three major options including: 1) extending MAP-21 for the next6-12 months, 2) passing a new authorization bill, or 3) letting the authorization bill lapse. Heexplained that the approval process is complicated because there are several committees inCongress that need to come to agreement before it can even be placed for a vote.

Mr. Hamparian also reported that it is likely that the federal government will roll out four tofive grant programs in the next couple of months. He will alert Ms. Asuncion when grantsbecome available so she can share the opportunity with the Subcommittee.

Ms. Jeng asked what would happen if MAP-21 expires? Mr. Hamparian responded that it islikely that there would be a freeze on federal funding and the Department of Transportationwould not award any new money.

7. Call for Projects Update (Rena Lum, Metro)Ms. Lum reported that the 2015 Call for Projects applications were due on January 30th. Metroreceived 178 applications, which is about 30% less than the 2013 Call. It is likely that Metroreceived fewer applications due to removal of the Transportation Enhancement Activities(TEA) mode for this Call, because there is no funding source for this mode. Currently, there isno contact allowed between the project applicants and the modal leads. Please contact Ms.Lum if applicants have any questions. Ms. Lum has also been reaching out to projectapplicants if the application has missing information.

Ms. Lum also discussed the changes to the TAC appeals protocol. At the October 2014 TACmeeting, there was a motion for Metro staff to draft language eliminating the restriction fornew information during the appeals process and to clarify to what extent changes would beallowed for a project. The TAC Working Group met in January and suggested thatdownscoping is not grounds for appeals since this information is considered in theapplication. They also suggested that applicants cannot add new information which shouldhave been included in the application itself. Also, they cannot request less funding during theappeals process. However, applicants can provide updated technical information like revisedlevels of service, updated transit ridership, and updated right-of-way acquisition becausethese changes may have occurred between the time of application submission and the TACappeals. The working group presented these recommendations to TAC on February 4th, atwhich time, TAC approved the changes to the appeals process. This set of protocol will applyto the Appeals process for the 2015 Call for Projects, which is tentatively scheduled for July.Ms. Lum passed around a copy of new TAC appeals protocol.

Allen Thompson (NCTC) asked, is there a way for Metro to stop people from presenting newinformation during the appeal? Ms. Lum clarified that applicants can provide new technicalinformation. In regards to other information, applicants must be self-policing. Metro can onlyidentify when the applicant is presenting new information.

8. Metro Subregional Planning Area Boundaries Changes (Heather Hills, Metro)Ms. Hills (Metro) reported on the changes to the subregional planning boundaries. For thepast 25 years, L.A. County has been divided into nine subregional planning areas. SouthernCalifornia Association of Governments (SCAG) had reached out to the 89 jurisdictions inorder to group them together in terms of geography, similar goals, and similar transportationneeds. Last November, the Board passed a motion to revert the South Bay planning areasback to the 2001 Long Range Transportation Plan planning areas. It would also remove someareas of the South Bay outside of the Council of Governments boundaries.

The Board motion also directed that the LAX area be removed and placed in the regionalfacility category. Metro staff additionally suggested pulling out all four commercial airports inL.A. County and the two ports and include them in the regional facility category as well asUnion Station.

Andrew Maximous (Arterial ITS Configuration Management Group) asked, what was thedriving force for this change? Ms. Hills replied that this was driven by cost increases forprojects. She explained that cost increases for projects funded by Measure R have to becovered by the Measure R funding for that subregional area. South Bay felt that all the costsincreases on the Crenshaw/LAX Project should not be their burden. For similar reasons, theBoard pulled out the airports, seaports, and Union Station.

There are cost increases for all projects because Measure R was passed six years ago. Ms.Hills noted that Board item #24 from the January 2015 Board meeting approves the change inboundaries.

9. Active Transportation Program Update (Patricia Chen, Metro)Ms. Chen reported that the draft ATP Cycle II estimate is $119.7 million/year for three fiscalyears, FY 17, 18, and 19. There was a little more money for the previous cycle because therewere additional dollars available. There have been some allocations for a TCIF project andmultiple ATP projects.

The ATP guidelines should be adopted March 26th and the Call for Projects would start thefollowing day. The deadline for applications will be June 1st. Statewide decisions will be madefirst, possibly in October, while the MPO/SCAG funding decisions occur in December. Allfunding decisions will be finalized by December. There is a workshop on February 25th todiscuss the application in Sacramento. Ms. Chen plans to attend and she can bring anycomments on the application that the Subcommittee members have to the workshop. Theapplication is available on the Caltrans website, ATP Draft Application.

Metro is continuing to work with Caltrans staff on the language in Chapter 22 of the LocalAssistance Program Guidelines in regards to the incidental and ineligible projects. Metrowants to exempt functional elements of landscaping, like shade trees, from the 10% incidentallimit.

Ms. Jeng asked if the ATP review process will change this year? Ms. Chen explained that theATP process will use a multidisciplinary review panel again, but how the scores are recordedwill change. For example, some outlier scores were dropped in previous cycles, which affectedprojects that may have otherwise been funded. There will also be opportunities for discussionbetween the State and the scorers, and possibly among the scorers as well.

10. CTC Update (Patricia Chen, Metro)Ms. Chen reported that Will Kempton is the new Executive Director for the CTC andmentioned that he sees his role as a facilitator as opposed to a regulator. Lucetta Dunn waselected as Chair of the CTC and Bob Alvarado as the Vice Chair. She reported that the CTCpresented how the Board of Equalization is about to drop the price-based portion of the excisetax. It will greatly impact the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) funding for L.A. County. Itwill also affect the STIP, but the effect will not be felt immediately.

Ms. Jeng asked, how and why the Board of Equalization adjusts the price of the tax? Ms. Chenexplained that there was gas tax swap in 2010. Previously, an excise tax and sales tax bothwent to the State, but there was a problem with the management of the sales tax, so a taxswap happened that replaced the sales tax with an increased excise tax. The new excise taxdoes not take into consideration the fluctuating gas prices, which the sales tax used to do sothe Board of Equalization adjusts the price of the excise tax once a year to reflect the price ofgas.

Wagas Rehman (Los Angeles County), asked if the drop in tax that was presented at theJanuary CTC meeting is accurate? Ms. Chen clarified that there is updated information sincethe January meeting and there should be less of an impact than what was mentioned atmeeting.

11. Regional Bikeshare Update (Avital Shavit, Metro)Ms. Shavit updated the Subcommittee on the planning process for the Metro countywidebikeshare program. She reported that in January 2014, the Metro Board directed staff to createa countrywide Bike Share Implementation plan and release an RFP to solicit proposals forvendors for a bikeshare program. Last December, Metro released a RFP for a vendor toimplement, construct, and manage a countywide Bike Share program, starting with a pilotprogram in Downtown L.A. It would include up to five phases. Phase one would be the pilot inDowntown L.A. Phase two would be in Pasadena. The following phases would take place inWest Hollywood, East Los Angeles, USC, Koreatown, North Hollywood, Hollywood,Huntington Park, and Marina Del Rey. Currently, Metro is in a blackout period and isreviewing proposals from vendors. Metro staff plans to recommend a vendor for theDowntown L.A. pilot to the Metro Board in June. The pilot would include about 65 bike sharestations and 1,000 bicycles.

Ms. Shavit explained that a Bike Share program is a network of kiosks where a client can renta bike from one kiosk and return it to another. Other cities like Minneapolis, San Francisco,Chicago and New York have implemented successful Bike Share programs and have createddense networks of Bike Share kiosks near transit. This helps with connectivity and first/lastmile issues.

Fred Zohrehvand (Arroyo Verdugo Cities) asked what is the cost per bike? Ms. Shavitanswered that the industry standard is around $1,000/bike.

Mr. Maximous asked about how they are going to approach advertising? Ms. Shavitresponded that the current vendor contract would not include a sponsorship contract becausemost cities have solicited sponsorship/advertising contracts separate from managingvendors. Metro is also exploring whether to include Bike Share advertising within its currentadvertising program.

Mr. Maximous asked what if cities are sensitive to the advertising component? Ms. Shavitanswered that Metro is sensitive to each cities’ different advertising policies and will makesure that any advertising contract that Metro agrees to is also sensitive.

Pablo Gutierrez (SCAG) asked if will there be more bike lanes created in conjunction with thisprogram? Ms. Shavit responded that Metro has analyzed Los Angeles to determine the bikeshare readiness of different neighborhoods, which includes existence of bike infrastructure.She explained that Bike Share first requires some initial bike infrastructure, and once BikeShare is implemented, it acts as a catalyst to spur public support for more bikelanes/infrastructure. She also noted that the Board has set forth a policy that Metro willsupport up to 50% capital cost of bikeshare and up to 35% of operations and maintenance.The City will provide up to 50% capital costs and up to 65% of the operations andmaintenance cost.

Ms. Jeng asked what is the scope of the vendor contract? Ms. Shavit answered that Metro isconcurrently working on a Bike Share Implementation plan including identifying initialpotential site locations and planning. As part of the vendor contract, the vendor will beresponsible for finalizing the locations and making sure that physically these locations are

feasible and also solicit community input about the locations. The vendor proposal alsoincludes proposed payment options which will determine if it possible to integrate TAP cards.

Lupe Sandoval (City of Los Angeles) asked, are there boundaries for the program? Ms. Shavitconfirmed there are boundaries and she can share this information. The pilot will only be inthe City of L.A.

Mr. Maximous asked what is the length of the initial contract? Ms. Shavit answered two years.

Ms. Jeng asked if the 50% capital cost for cities is eligible for Call for Projects funding? Ms.Shavit answered yes, and mentioned that it might be eligible for ATP funding as well.

12. Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) (Andrew Maximous, Arterial ITS)Mr. Maximous gave an overview of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). TheHSIP is funded through MAP-21 and Caltrans Local Assistance administers the program. Theyhave conducted six rounds of Call for Projects since 2007. Recently, Caltrans has come to therealization that these safety improvements are not just limited to the state highways and havestarted to fund projects for local roadways. Last year, Caltrans formed a committee of localmembers to steer how this money is used and allocated. In the past, the program has notbeen well known in Southern California, so Caltrans is trying to get the word out for thisfunding opportunity. Mr. Maximous noted that the application is currently based on thecost/benefit ratio, but there is talk of evaluating projects based on proactive measures as well.

Mr. Maximous announced the details for the upcoming Cycle 7 Call for Projects. He directedthe Subcommittee to the handouts for additional information. He further explained that thereis $150 million available for this cycle. Each agency can apply for multiple projects, but thereis a $10 million maximum for each city. There is also a minimum of $100,000 and a maximumof $10 million for each project. The program has faced a few problems in the past includingnot receiving enough applications and the fact that some of the funded projects have beendelayed. Caltrans is trying to attract more applications so there will be a better chance of theprojects being completed on time. There is a webinar next Thursday about the applicationdetails. Mr. Maximous requested that the subcommittee members spread the word about thisprogram.

Mr. Asuncion asked if the program is statewide? Mr. Maximous replied that yes, it isstatewide.

Elizabeth Shavelson (Las Virgenes/Malibu) commented that it is helpful for Caltrans toconsider how to allocate funds based on methods other than the benefit/cost ratio. Mr.Maximous replied that the committee is thinking about ways to allocate funds differently.Currently, they are considering starting a separate, ongoing program that would fund studiesthat identify needed safety improvements for smaller, rural cities and the development ofsafety plans.

Mr. Zohrehvand asked if they can apply for projects that have been funded in the past? Mr.Maximous answered no, those projects are ineligible at this point.

Ms. Shavelson asked when is funding available and how many years does a project have tospend the funds before they lapse? Mr. Maximous answered that the program does notcurrently have a lapsing policy, but is being looked into. Funds become available almostimmediately after the announcement of the award.

13. First/Last Mile Wayfinding Signage Grant Program (Fulgene Asuncion, Metro)Ms. Asuncion reported that at the November 2014 Board meeting, the Board directed Metrostaff to develop a pilot wayfinding signage grant program. The two-year pilot program willtotal $500,000, in which $250,000 will be available each year starting in FY 16. Staff iscurrently developing the program grant guidelines which will determine the type of projectsthat are eligible, evaluation criteria, and application process. This program is only consideringstatic signage that is geared toward pedestrian orientation to Metro fixed guideway stations,including both existing and stations that will open by the end of FY 16.

Metro staff met with the TDM/Sustainability Subcommittee the previous week for their input.Metro staff is considering cost effectiveness as one of the program criteria and needed toobtain general information about the standard cost of signage. The TDM/SustainabilitySubcommittee advised Metro staff to consider specifications of the sign (the reflectiveness,compliance with MUTCD) and consider developing a Project Study Report Equivalent sinceengineering studies will be required for new sign posts. The Subcommittee also suggestedconsidering project readiness and to prioritize funding for signage for existing posts.

Metro will go the Board in April (later changed to May) with proposed guidelines and thendevelop the application. There will be an outreach effort once the application is developed.The application is tentatively anticipated to be released in the summer. The pilot program willbe evaluated at the end of the second year.

Ms. Asuncion mentioned that the grant program guidelines are not ready yet, but the Call forProjects webpage has a link to signage guidelines under the Guidelines and Manuals Tab onthe Call for Project’s website: Signage Guidelines. Ms. Asuncion also invited input from theSubcommittee on evaluating cost effectiveness of signage.

Ms. Jeng asked do agencies with current wayfinding signage need to follow current Metrodesign guidelines to be eligible for funding? Ms. Asuncion responded yes and that Metrosignage guidelines are general and mostly pertain to the Metro logo.

14. New BusinessMs. Asuncion noted that there will be a Cap and Trade update next month, per Mr.Zohrehvand’s request. There was no other new business.

15. AdjournmentThe meeting was adjourned at 10:54 AM.

The next meeting for the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be held on March 19th at9:30 a.m. on the 15th floor, Mulholland Conference Room. Please contact Fulgene Asuncion at(213) 922-3025 should you have any questions or comments regarding this or future agendas.Agendas can be accessed online at: http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/

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March 19, 2015 Streets and Freeways Meeting Minutes

Thursday March 19, 2015 | 9:30am

Members and Alternates Present: Sgt. Dave Nelms (M, California Highway Patrol), BahmanJanka (Chair, San Gabriel Valley COG), Elaine Jeng (Vice Chair, South Bay Cities COG), CharlieHoneycutt (A, Gateway Cities/South East), Allen Thompson (M, North County TransportationCoalition), Fulgene Asuncion (M, Metro), Ken Johnson (M, Arterial ITS ConfigurationManagement Group), Andrew Maximous (A, Arterial ITS Configuration Management Group),Dale Benson (M, Pedestrian Coordination), John Asuncion (M, SCAG), Pablo Gutierrez (A,SCAG)

1. Call to Order (Bahman Janka, Chair)The meeting was called to order at 9:40 AM.

2. Approval of February 19, 2015 Minutes (Subcommittee)There was no quorum to approve the February Minutes. This item will be moved to theagenda for the April Subcommittee meeting.

3. Chair Report (Bahman Janka, Vice Chair)Bahman Janka (San Gabriel Valley COG) did not give a report.

4. Metro Report (Fulgene Asuncion, Metro)Fulgene Asuncion (Metro) reported that last week the Metro Board selected a new C.E.O.,Phillip Washington. Mr. Washington is the General Manager of the Denver RegionalTransportation District. He will be starting as soon as mid-May and no later than May 29th.

Ms. Asuncion also mentioned that Metro has been exploring the possibility of going to theL.A. County voters with a ballot measure in November 2016. On March 2nd, State SenatorKevin De Leon introduced SB 767 to allow Metro to seek a new sales tax if approved by theMetro Board. Metro has been seeking input from local jurisdictions and stakeholders on thepotential ballot measure. Also, the draft EIR/EIS for the SR-710 North has been released.There is a 120-day public comment period that will end on Monday, July 6, 2015.

5. Caltrans Update (Dale Benson, Caltrans)Dale Benson (Caltrans) reported that the Highway Safety Improvement Program Call iscoming up in March. Caltrans Headquarters will be sending letters to local agencies with

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projects from Cycles 1-6 that have not yet been obligated. Caltrans will give agencies theopportunity to use Cap and Trade funds as local match for Cycle 6 projects. Mr. Benson alsonoted that a local agency will not be able to apply for Cycle 7, if they have not submitted aRequest for Authorization package for previous projects or if an agency is behind in deliveryand has been red-flagged by Caltrans. The list of red-flagged agencies is listed on the Caltranswebsite.

Ms. Asuncion mentioned that she received an email from Alberto Angelino about changes inCaltrans staffing and asked if the changes were official yet? Mr. Benson mentioned that therewill be a new Office Chief of Local Assistance starting on April 1st, but he deferred speaking onthat item until the next meeting.

6. State and Federal Legislative Update (Raffi Hamparian, Metro)Raffi Hamparian (Metro) reported that there are multiple bills that are being presented to theMetro Board committees today, two of which are relative to the sales tax that may be on theballot for 2016. Metro staff recommends that the Metro Board opposes the Bill introduced byAssemblymember Hernandez because the Bill does not align with Metro Board policy andsupport the Bill introduced by Senator De Leon which is similar to the Measure R bill.

On the federal front, the Authorization deadline is May 30th. Mr. Hamparian reported thatSenator Boxer’s staff is working on a long-term bill, but it is unlikely that it will be ready intime for the May 30th deadline. This Bill will be similar to MAP-21, which is counter to theAdministration’s Grow America Act. The Grow America Act intends to increase transportationprojects through repatriation of foreign assets.

Mr. Hamparian also reported that the State of Good Repair and TIGER grants opportunitieswill be available soon. He noted that local hire is a big issue. On March 3rd, through the LocalHire Act, the federal government launched a one year pilot program that allows agencies tohire locally. Metro thinks this is important because it means Measure R funding not onlysupports transportation projects, but also supplies local employment.

In addition, the State passed Governor’s Brown’s pension reform, which does not exempttransit workers. The State Court supported the pension reform. This reform makes the Stateout of compliance with Federal Chapter 13C so $100 million in federal grants for Metro arecurrently being held.

Mr. Janka asked about Assembly Bill 210 in regards to the HOV lanes? Mr. Hamparian willdefer to Michael Turner to provide information about this Bill. Ms. Asuncion will circulate thisinformation.

Elaine Jeng (South Bay Cities COG) asked why are transit workers exempt from the pensionreform? Mr. Hamparian explained that the exemption dated back in the 1970s, with the effortto preserve collective bargaining rights for transit workers by tying federal grants to rights.

7. Countywide Strategic Truck Arterial Network (Philbert Wong, Metro)There was no quorum to approve the CSTAN. The Streets and Freeways Subcommitteedirected Philbert Wong (Metro) to go to TAC for their approval with the comments he has

received from the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee.

Mr. Wong mentioned that he received a few comments that resulted in changes. The City ofLancaster requested to add 60th Street West from the SR-138 to Avenue G and on Avenue G toSR-14. In Eagle Rock/Glendale, they removed Colorado Boulevard from the SR-2 to Broadwayand a few connections around the Broadway/Colorado segment based on comments from theCities of Los Angeles and Glendale.

8. Call for Projects Update (Rena Lum, Metro)Rena Lum (Metro) gave a quick update on the 2015 Call for Projects. She reported that Metrostaff is still in the process of evaluating applications. Some of the modal teams haveconducted site visits this week. Ms. Lum is also continuing to follow-up on missinginformation. Metro staff is finalizing the transfer of applications between modes. Currently,one application has been transferred and there may be one more. Ms. Lum also encouragedapplicants to talk with Modal leads before they apply so they can talk through projects andidentify the best mode for which to apply. Mode transfers are burdensome as the applicantonly has 72 hours to submit a revised Part III.

Ms. Lum reported that Metro staff will present the evaluations to the Board in June, releasethe Rainbow report in early July, hold TAC appeals in late July, and take the final list of projectsrecommended for funding to the Board in September.

9. Metro Long Range Transportation Plan Update (Robert Calix, Metro)Robert Calix (Metro) reported that Metro staff is collecting all the information needed formodeling the plan. In addition, the Mobility Matrix effort is winding down. LRTP staff iscoordinating with the Mobility Matrix team to incorporate the subregional projects/programsidentified in the Mobility Matrix into the LRTP.

Mr. Janka asked if all of the subregions have finished their Mobility Matrices? Ms. Asuncionanswered they will be accepted/approved by the subregions by the end of this month and willbe presented to the April Planning and Programming Committee as a Receive and File.

10. SCAG Regional Transportation Plan Update (Courtney Aguirre, SCAG)Courtney Aguirre (SCAG) reported that SCAG is currently working on the 2016-2040 RegionalTransportation Plan (RTP)/Sustainability Communities Strategy (SCS). Ms. Aguirre explainedthat the RTP/SCS attempts to integrate land use and transportation planning for the six-county SCAG region and provides a long-term vision of transportation investments. The RTPmust extend at least 20 years and is updated every four years. The new plan will extend to2040. The plan must be financially constrained and demonstrate that SCAG can achieve itsregional emission standards and greenhouse gas reduction targets as set by the State. Shenoted that the RTP/SCS allow projects to maintain their eligibility for federal funding. Theprevious RTP/SCS included $525 billion in investments over 25 years to upgrade the region’stransportation system. The bulk of investment went toward capital projects, with $90 billionfor local streets and freeways-related projects. Similar to the 2012 process, there will be a lotof outreach during the 2016 process.

For the 2016 RTP/SCS, the scenario development stage is underway. The scenarios exploreand covey impacts of growth in the region. The scenario modeling will be completed by theend of April so the results can be shared with the public in May at the General Assembly.There will be workshops held starting in late May, June, and July. The draft document will bepresented to the Regional Council in October to request a release, followed by publiccomment period of a couple months. Staff will seek Regional Council adoption in April 2016so they can secure FHWA/FTA certification by the June 2016 deadline.

The 2016 RTP/SCS will not be significantly different from the 2012 RTP/SCS. There will be anew focus on transportation technologies, open space conservation and public health co-benefits, and increased discussion on a fix-it-first strategy.

Charlie Honeycutt (Gateway Cities) asked what is the fix-it-first strategy? Ms. Aguirre repliedsystem preservation and optimizing operations. It is intensifying the level of fundingcommitted to system preservation as opposed to expansion.

Ms. Asuncion asked how does the 2016 RTP get updated if Metro’s Long RangeTransportation Plan is not adopted until 2017? Ms. Aguirre replied that there will most likelybe an amendment.

11. Cap and Trade Update (Jacob Lieb, Metro)Jacob Lieb (Metro) gave a quick review of the Cap and Trade program. He explained thatCalifornia is in its second year of auctions and first year of investments. There are eleven totalprograms administered through different State agencies. Each program has its ownguidelines and process. Metro is focused on a few programs that have funds available fortransportation infrastructure and programming.

The first program is the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program. It isadministered by the Strategic Growth Council and funds affordable housing in transit orientedareas and connectivity/mobility improvements. There is a two-step application processincluding a concept application and full application. The concept application was due onFebruary 19th. Now, they are inviting applicants to participate in the full application processwhich will be due in late April. The Strategic Growth Council just published the list of projectsmoving forward. There are 10-12 projects in Los Angeles County moving forward to the nextstage, including a Metro Joint Development project, the Westlake/MacArthur Park Phase Bproject.

The Transit Intercity Rail Capital program administered by CAL-STA focuses on funding transitcapital for either large/statewide significant projects or small, innovative, replicable projects.In order to obtain a good geographic spread of funding, CAL-STA only allowed two projectsper agency. Per Metro Board direction, staff sent a letter to CAL-STA asking forreconsideration of this restriction. The letter resulted in an amendment of the restriction andnow allows up to six applications per agency. The Board also took action to identify projectsfor which Metro will be seeking funding. The highlight of that list is the RosaParks/Willowbrook Station project for operational and area improvements includingreconfiguring access, new lighting and amenities, and improving pedestrian and bicyclingaccess.

The Low Carbon Transit Operations program also administered by CAL-STA is a formulaprogram in which Metro will receive just under $7 million this year. Metro will need to provideCAL-STA an expenditure plan that identifies eligible projects. Eligible projects include newprojects and projects that improve service and demonstrate a reduction in greenhouse gasemissions. Metro staff presented a list of eligible projects to the Annual Programmingcommittee yesterday, who recommended going ahead and identifying those projects aseligible projects. The formal submittal to CAL-STA is due in the middle of next month.

12. Complete Streets Policy Update (Tham Nguyen, Metro)Tham Nguyen (Metro) provided an update on Metro’s Complete Streets Policy. The MetroBoard adopted a Complete Streets Policy in October 2014. During the policy’s development,Metro staff conducted outreach where stakeholders requested technical assistance to developtheir own local policies. In Los Angeles County, there are thirty one jurisdictions that have orare working to develop their own complete streets policies or update their general plans. Localagencies must have their own Complete Streets policies in place or update the CirculationElement of their General Plan to be consistent with the State’s Complete Streets Act of 2008.Jurisdictions will need to have these policies in place by January 1, 2017, in order to be eligiblefor funding for Metro’s capital grant programs. Metro is interested in providing technicalassistance to these jurisdictions. Ms. Nguyen also noted that previous auto-centric policieshave made it difficult for local jurisdictions to make changes and create a complete streetsnetwork. She provided a handout with of the template of the Complete Streets Resolution andrecommended elements of Metro’s Complete Streets Policy, which is based on the NationalComplete Streets Coalition elements of an ideal complete streets policy. She welcomedcomments and feedback on creating a template useful for local jurisdictions. She alsomentioned that there are more resources on metro.net/sustainableplanning.

Mr. Janka asked what Metro expects from the jurisdictions? Ms. Nguyen responded that thereare two ways to meet the requirements of Metro’s policy. The jurisdictions will need to either1) adopt a General Plan update consistent with the State’s Complete Streets Act of 2008 or 2)adopt a Complete Streets Policy. Metro can provide a template for the policy thatjurisdictions can customize to meet their own needs and context and bring to their council foradoption. She mentioned that the list of jurisdictions that have already updated their GeneralPlans or adopted Complete Streets Policies, or in the process of doing so, is posted onmetro.net/sustainableplanning.

Aziz Elattar (Metro) asked what are examples of some auto centric policies that havecomplicated the adoption of Complete Streets implementation? Ms. Nguyen mentioned Levelof Service (LOS) has been used in the past as a criterion to evaluate transportation impacts,which meant that if a project added delay to motor vehicles, the delay had to be mitigated byrestriping lanes to accommodate more vehicle throughput, widening roads, etc. According tothis measure, some transit, bike and pedestrian projects may receive a poor evaluation if itadds delay to motor vehicles. Ms. Nguyen also noted that SB 743 was passed recently andeliminated LOS metrics under CEQA. Alternative criteria to LOS are being developed by theOffice of Planning and Research that will promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Ms. Nguyen also mentioned that in addition to technical assistance, Metro staff is solicitingfeedback from Metro TAC as well as Councils of Governments on the draft Complete StreetsPolicy template and recommended elements. Metro is developing an Active TransportationStrategic Plan to weave together local efforts to create a more cohesive plan to improving theactive transportation network within LA County. Metro is also hosting Complete StreetsWorkshops for local jurisdictions to develop and implement their own policies.

A question was raised regarding the timeline for the workshops? Ms. Nguyen reported thatthe workshops will take place later this year.

Ms. Jeng asked what is the difference between “living streets” and “complete streets”,specifically in the case of Living Streets in the South Bay? Also, what are the adoptedguidelines that would qualify Living Streets as complete streets? Ms. Nguyen mentioned thatthe elements of Hermosa Beach’s Living Streets policy are similar to the Complete Streetspolicy and is already on Metro’s list of jurisdictions that have a complete streets policy. Shealso noted that Living Streets may have additional components that address storm watermanagement, greening and health components.

13. CTC Update (Patricia Chen, Metro)Patricia Chen (Metro) reported that there wasn’t a CTC meeting in February. The next CTCmeeting will be held March 26th. At that meeting, there will be a discussion of the 2016 fundestimate draft assumptions for the STIP. She noted that it will be interesting to see what theimpact of the decrease in gas prices has on the estimate. The draft 2016 STIP guidelines havebeen released. The program will be more transparent in decision making and moreperformance/data based. The CTC has been receptive to comments to only require data thatis currently being monitored and collected and on which analysis and planning processes arealready in place. The CTC will adopt the ATP guidelines and there will be an information itemon the Interregional Strategic plan. She mentioned there are going to many ATP allocationsand some allocation amendments as a result of cost savings.

14. Active Transportation Program Update (Patricia Chen/Erina Hong)Erina Hong (Metro) reported that the ATP Call will be released on March 26th, and theguidelines will be adopted that same day. Applications will be due to the State by June 1st.Metro will adopt the regional program by October 22nd with the CTC adoption by December9th/10th.

Ms. Hong mentioned that Cycle Two will differ from Cycle One in that Cycle Two may requirean engineer to stamp some of the application documents. The guidelines are still beingfinalized, but a draft check list is available on the CTC website. There is an emphasis onqualitative explanations for disadvantaged communities data, Traffic Injury Mapping System(TIMS) data, and health data. Cycle Two will also allow CEO approval of the regional programin October as long as the Metro Board delegates the decision to him.

Metro staff is currently drafting an April Board report which will include the SCAG regionalguidelines that will be adopted by the Regional Council in early April. The report will explainhow SCAG plans to select regional projects for ATP and how they will distribute funds. TheCountry Transportation Commissions will need to apply 10 additional points to the

application scores from the State during the regional selection process. Metro also intends touse the same methodology as the previous Cycle that ensures that Los Angeles County ATPapplications align with the SCAG’s RTP/SCS and Metro’s LRTP.

John Asuncion (SCAG) mentioned that at a previous meeting, there was a long discussion onthe application timeline, and asked if that was resolved? Ms. Hong explained that the majorchange in timeline is due to the application evaluation period, pushing the timeline by amonth for regional transportation agencies to go to their Boards to adopt the program. Thegiven time to complete the application and submit it to the State is the same. She reiteratedthat the entire program will be adopted by December.

Mr. Benson mentioned that there are also some training classes coming up that are postedon Caltrans Local Assistance website. The class on April 15th will be held at Metro and willconcentrate on providing information about the disadvantaged communities component ofthe application.

Ms. Chen asked whether there is a call-in option for the other trainings? Mr. Benson answeredthat he will check into it.

15. New BusinessMr. Janka requested that Metro staff send an email to remind Subcommittee members thatthey must attend the meetings or notify their alternate to attend so that attendance will besufficient to meet a quorum.

16. AdjournmentThe meeting was adjourned at 10:44 A.M.

The next meeting for the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be held on April 16th at 9:30a.m. on the 15th floor, Mulholland Conference Room. Please contact Fulgene Asuncion at(213) 922-3025 should you have any questions or comments regarding this or future agendas.

Agendas can be accessed online at: http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/

Attachment 3

Sign In Sheet/Attendance Sheet

STREETS AND FREEWAYS SUBCOMMITTEE

Attendance Record 2014-2015MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES 2015

Name Agency Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecN/A

Marianne Kim Automobile Club

Steve Finnegan (A) Automobile Club

Vacant Caltrans

Alberto Angelini (A) Caltrans

Sgt. Dave Nelms California Highway Patrol X X

Ofc. Christian Cracraft (A) California Highway Patrol X

Allan Abramson County of Los Angeles

Inez Yeung (A) County of Los Angeles X

Elaine Jeng (Vice-Chair) League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG) X X X

Wisam Altowaiji (A) League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG)

Mike Behen (A) League of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition)

Allen Thompson League of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition) X X X

Sharon Perlstein League of Cities (Westside Cities) X

Charles Herbertson (A) League of Cities (Westside Cities) X

Fred Zohrehvand League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities) X X

Vacant (A) League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities)

Bahman Janka (Chair) League of Cities(San Gabriel Valley COG) X X

Phil Wray (A) League of Cities(San Gabriel Valley COG)

Vacant League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East)

Charlie Honeycutt (A) League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East) X X

Robert Brager League of Cities (Las Virgenes/Malibu)

Elizabeth Shavelson (A) League of Cities (Las Virgenes/Malibu) X

Fulgene Asuncion Metro X X X

Vacant (A) Metro

Lupe Sandoval (A) City of Los Angeles X X

Arsen Mangasarian City of Los Angeles

Nathan Baird Long Beach

Derek Wieske (A) Long Beach

Ken Johnson Arterial ITS Working Group X

Andrew Maximous (A) Arterial ITS Working Group X X X

Michelle Mowery Bicycle Coordination X

Richard Dilluvio (A) Bicycle Coordination

Dale Benson Pedestrian Coordination X X

Valerie Watson (A) Pedestrian Coordination X X

LaDonna DiCamillo (ex-officio) Goods Movement

Lupe Valdez (A) (ex-officio) Goods Movement

John Asuncion (ex-officio) SCAG X X

Pablo Gutierrez(A) (ex-officio) SCAG X X

Vacant TDM/AQ Subcommittee

Attachment 4

90-Day Rolling Agenda

MEETING DATE MEETING TYPE RECOMMENDATION EXECUTIVE LEAD04/15/2015 Finance, Budget

and Audit Committee

Management Audit Services FY2015 Second Quarter Report

Receive and file the second quarter report of Management Audit Services (Management Audit) for the period ending December 31, 2014.

Lindy Lee

04/15/2015 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Quarterly Report - Finance & Budget Nalini Ahuja


Authorization to add up to four FTE to support the objectives and goals of the agency regarding safety and emergency preparedness.

Lindy Lee


Property Insurance Program

Purchase All Risk Property and Boiler and Machinery Insurance

Lindy Lee


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award 9-month demonstration project with two – two year options Contract No. PS30203439 to Cubic Transportation Systems to provide smart mobile phone application (app) services to Metro in an amount of $0. This is a per sales transaction fee based contract with no capital cost during the pilot phase. At the conclusion of the pilot staff will return to the Board to make a recommendation to exercise the option years for full deployment of the mobile solution to the general public as well as request capital and operational funds to implement and operate the service including the transitioning from the contractors call center to the Metro’s call center operation.

Nalini Ahuja

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

90-DAY ROLLING AGENDA: APRIL THROUGH JUNE 2015


A.Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 28 to Contract No. PS33201664 with Xerox State and Local Solutions (formally ACS State & Local Solutions) to continue hosting two TAP systems and network services at the Orange County Data Center (OCDC), both of which are due to end on June 30, 2015. This modification includes: 1) the extension of the hosting support for the TAP system servers for an additional 8.5 months through March 2016 for a total of $329,396; and 2) the extension of the hosting support for the TAP Customer Relations Management (CRM) servers for an additional 2 months through August 31, 2015 for a total of $235,860. This modification would increase the total contract value by $565,256, from $63,065,394 to $63,630,650.

B.Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 123 to Contract OP02461010 Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $681,068, which includes: 1) $582,179 for the design/build of a new dual TAP virtual server and the decommission and removal of the outdated equipment from OCDC, and 2) $98,889 for continued support of the bi-annual Metro IT disaster recovery drills through June 30, 2019. This modification will increase the total contract value from $252,854,827 to $253,535,895.

Nalini Ahuja


Receive and file FY16 Budget Development Public Outreach

Nalini Ahuja


Receive and file FY16 Budget Status Update on Department and Program Proposal

Nalini Ahuja


Receive and file the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s basic financial statements and component financial statement audits completed by KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.

NA


Debt ManagementA. Adopt the Debt PolicyB. Adopt the Interest Rate Swap Policy

Nalini Ahuja

04/15/2015 Planning and Programming Committee

Airport Metro Connector

Receive and file status on Crenshaw/LAS accommodations for the Airport Metro Connector.

Martha Welborne


Receive and file Bryan Pennington


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate a Funding agreement for $1,000,000 with Caltrans to conduct noise studies on the freeway system.

Bryan Pennington


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate a Programming/Funding Agreement with Caltrans to program additional funds for the I-10 HOV Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes Project from Citrus Avenue to SR-57 for an additional $________________.

Bryan Pennington


A. Approve the updated Project Lists for MRHSP including:

- Highway Operational Improvements in Arroyo Verdugo subregion - Highway Operational Improvements in Las Virgenes/Malibu subregion - Interstate 405, I-110, I-105 and SR-91 Ramp and Interchange Improvements (South Bay) - State Route 138 Capacity Enhancements - Interstate 605 Corridor "Hot Spots" Interchanges - Interstate 710 South and/or Early Action Projects

as shown in Attachments A and B

B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements for approved projects.

Bryan Pennington


Metro Orange Line Enhancements and San Fernando Valley/San Gabriel Valley High Capacity Transit Corridor

Receive and File Reports on: 1) Metro Orange Line Enhancements and 2) San Fernando Valley/San Gabriel Valley High Capacity Transit Corridor in response to the July 2014 Board directive.

Martha Welborne


Subregional Mobility Matrices

Concur with the Central Los Angeles, Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments (COG), San Fernando Valley COG, San Gabriel Valley COG, South Bay Cities COG, North County Transportation Coalition and Westside Cities COG on the subregions’ project/program lists developed through the Mobility Matrix process to be used for future planning efforts.

Martha Welborne


Unified Cost Management Process and Policy for Measure R Projects

Adopt Amendment to Unified Cost Management Process and Policy for Measure R Highway Projects.

Martha Welborne


2015 Active Transportation Program Regional Project Selection Guidelines

A. Approve Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Guidelines for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 2 Selection Process.

B. Approve the use of 2014 ATP Cycle 1 policy for applying 10 points to ATP applications that align with regional and local plans for ATP Cycle 2.

Martha Welborne


Countywide Bus Rapic Transit

Receive and File status report on Countywide Bus Rapid Transit Activities.

Martha Welborne


The Bloc/Metro Connection

Approve Life of Project Budget and Authorize Execution of Contracts.

Martha Welborne

04/16/2015 Ad Hoc Transit Policing Oversight

Receive and file this OIG report on the review of Law Enforcement and Security Options.

Karen Gorman

04/16/2015 System Safety and Operations Committee

SPACE PLANNING/INSTALLATION SERVICES AND WORKSTATIONSAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer to increase Contract Modification Authority to Contract No. PS11643055 with the Sheridan Group to provide space planning, workstation acquisitions, installation services, and furniture from $500,000 to $1,500,000 for an increase of $1,000,000.

Lindy Lee


Receive and File report on Fare Gate Project. Bill Foster


Metro Orange Line Enhancements and San Fernando Valley/San Gabriel Valley High Capacity Transit Corridor

Receive and File Reports on: 1) Metro Orange Line Enhancements and 2) San Fernando Valley/San Gabriel Valley High Capacity Transit Corridor in response to the July 2014 Board directive.

Martha Welborne


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to implement a six month pilot program permitting sworn plainclothes/undercover law enforcement personnel to ride Metro transit system under fare exemption.

Lindy Lee


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. _12__ to Contract No. PS2610LASD with County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) to provide law enforcement services for a period of twelve (12) months in the (amount not to exceed/firm-fixed price of) $90,417,292 inclusive of $1,530,316 to purchase law enforcement vehicles as part of the mobilization cost of the new LASD Transit Police Division (TPD) and Rail Expansion.

Lindy Lee


Receive and file Lindy Lee


Increase Life of Project Budget to Exercise Options 2 and 3 to procure 60 P3010 Light Rail Vehicles

Bill Foster


Authorize a request for proposal solicitation for new bus procurement.

Bill Foster


Receive and file NA

04/16/2015 Construction Committee

Oral Report: Transit Project Budget and Schedule Status

Brian Boudreau


A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a five (5) year labor-hour contract, Contract No. PS84203244, to TRC Solutions for Sustainability Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy services on Task Orders, inclusive of three one-year options with an initial amount not-to-exceed $6,400,000;

B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute individual Task Orders and changes within the Board approved contract amount; and

Bryan Pennington


RECOMMENDATION

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate and execute a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) Contract No. PS2415-3412 with STV, Inc. for the Brighton to Roxford Double Track Project (Project) in the amount of $ 13,594,016, inclusive of all design phases. This contract is for a base of three years. The base contract is for the amount of $13,594,016.

Bryan Pennington


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a Contract Modification for Contract No.0P0246101 Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000, increasing total value of the contract from $ to $. This action will not increase the life-of-project.

Bryan Pennington


A. Authorize a Contract Modification No. 14 (a.k.a. Contract Change Order, CCO 14) by Caltrans for Segment 3 construction contract of the I-5 North Capacity Enhancements from SR-134 to SR-118 under the Funding Agreement No. MOU P0008355/8501 A/A5 in the amount of $1,920,800 without an increase in the project budget to continue construction and minimize project financial exposure.

B. Authorize a Contract Modification No. 39 (a.k.a. Contract Change Order, CCO 39) by Caltrans for Segment 3 construction contract of the I-5 North Capacity Enhancments from SR-134 to SR-118 under the Funding Agreement No. MOU P0008355/8501 A/A5 in the amount of $750,000 without an increawse in the project budget to continue construction and minimize project delays.

C. Authorize a Contract Modification No. 16 (a.k.a. Contract Change Order, CCO 16) by Caltrans for Segment 3 construction contract of the I-5 South HOV Widening from I-605 to Orange County Line under the Funding Agreement No. MOU P0004292 A/A2 in the amount of $3,500,000 without an increase in the project budget to continue construction and minimize project delays.

NA


Approve addition of utility relocation scope to the Design-Build Contract C0980 in an amount of $5.29M, to mitigate schedule delays by the C0981R Contract and authorize the CEO to execute a Contract Modification in the amount of $5.29M to Contract C0980.

Bryan Pennington


A. Authorize the CEO to execute Contract Modification No. 6 to Contract No. PS-2020-1055 with Geoffrey R. Martin for the continuation of Tunnel Advisory Panel Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,039,000, increasing the total contract value from $1,201,000 to $2,240,000; B. Authorize the CEO to execute Contract Modification No. 4 to Contract No. PS-8510-2416 with Harvey Parker and Associates, Inc. for the continuation of Tunnel Advisory Panel Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,142,900, increasing the total contract value from $1,525,000 to $2,667,900; C. Authorize the CEO to execute Contract Modification No. 2 to Contract No. PS-8510-2493 with Cording, Dr. Edward J. for the continuation of Tunnel Advisory Panel Services, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,142,900, increasing the total contract value from $1,225,000 to $2,367,900; and D. Authorize the CEO to negotiate and execute modifications to each of Contracts No. PS-2020-1055, PS-8510-2416, and PS-8510-2493 for future changes in amounts not-to-exceed $395,100

Bryan Pennington


NA


A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a five (5) year labor-hour contract, Contract No. PS84203245, to Tetra Tech for Sustainability Water Conservation, Solid Waste and Recycling on Task Orders, inclusive of two one-year options with an initial amount not-to-exceed $5,300,000;


Bryan Pennington


Approve an increase in Life of Project (LOP) Budget for Capital Project (CP) 204122 Metro Orange Line to Metro Red Line North Hollywood Pedestrian Underpass in the not to exceed amount of $1,672,000 increasing the LOP from $22,000,000 to $23,672,000 to implement to provide three (3) new Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), new ADA compliant fare gates and re-configure/reinstall the existing fare gates, and for the overall construction management services, for the new MRL-MOL North Hollywood West Entrance underpass project.

Bryan Pennington

04/16/2015 Construction Committee A. The Board finding that awarding a design-build

contract pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 130242 (a) will achieve certain private sector efficiencies in the integration of design, project work, and components related to real property renovation, improvements, and construction work at Metro transit facilities in Los Angeles County as defined by the type of projects listed on Attachment A.

Requires a Two-Thirds vote; and

B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to solicit and award design-build contracts for renovations, addition of improvements, and construction at Metro transit facilities, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242

Bryan Pennington


Oral Report: Engineering & Construction Status Report

Bryan Pennington


Airport Metro Connector

Receive and file status on Crenshaw/LAS accommodations for the Airport Metro Connector.

Martha Welborne


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award a 28 month firm fixed price contract, under Invitation for Bid No. C1078, with Clark Construction Group, the responsive and responsible bidder for the final design and construction of the Maintenance of Way/Non-Revenue Vehicle Maintenance Building to be constructed as part of the Division 20 Yard and Shops expansion.

Bryan Pennington


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute Contract Modification No. ____, Additional Utility Relocation for Contract C0980 with Regional Connector Constructors in the amount of $XXX, increasing the total contract price from $XXX to $XXX.

Bryan Pennington


A. Authorize the CEO to execute Contract Modification No.3 to Contract C1056, Advanced Utility Relocations (Wilshire/La Cienega Station) with Steve Bubalo Construction Co. for additional compensation to comply with the requirements of the City of Beverly Hills (COBH), as identified in the executed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), for all work being done within the jurisdiction of the COBH in the amount of $1,983,179, increasing the total contract value from $20,250,000 to 22,233,179; and

B. Approve an increase in Contract Modification Authority (CMA) to Contract C1056 to provide funding to implement the changes required by the COBH Memorandum of Agreement approved by the Board on October 23, 2014, in the amount of $1,983,179, increasing the current CMA from $2,025,000 to $4,008,179.

Bryan Pennington

04/16/2015 Executive Management Committee

Adopt staff recommended positions.

A.AB 620 (Hernandez) – Metro ExpressLanes – WORK WITH AUTHOR B.AB 726 (Nazarian) – Higher Capacity Buses on the Metro Orange Line – SUPPORTC.AB 754 (Ridley-Thomas) – Tax Relief for Businesses Impacted by Transit Project Construction – SUPPORTD.AB 1265 (Perea) – Public Private Partnerships Sunset Extension – SUPPORTE.SB 158 (Huff) – Public Private Partnerships – 710 Freeway Project – SUPPORTF.SB 391 (Huff) – Increased Penalties for Assaults Against Transit Employees – SUPPORTG.SB 413 (Wiekowski) – Transit System Usage Violations – SUPPORT

Noelia Rodriguez


Adoption of Metro Parking Ordinance, Parking Rates and Permit Fee Resolution

A. Adopt the attached received and filed ordinance, as set forth in Attachment A (“Metro Parking Ordinance”), enacting a new Title 10 to Metro’s existing Administrative Code.

B. Adopt the attached received and filed resolution, as set forth in Attachment B (“Metro Parking Rates and Permit Fee Resolution””) establishing parking rate and permit fee at all Metro operate parking facilities. C. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to implement and begin regulating the adopted Metro Parking Ordiance and Parking Fee Resolution at all Metro operate parking facilities systemwide.

Martha Welborne


APPROVE METRO PARTICIPATION Dave Edwards


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate and execute a Contract Modification to Contract OP02461010 with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. (Cubic) in an amount of $ 4,019,747 increasing the total contract value from $XX to $XX. The contract modification is required to procure and install TAP Vending Machines at key Metro station locations

Nalini Ahuja

05/20/2015 Ad Hoc Sustainability

Cap and Trade Update

Receive and file update on Stte Cap-and-Trade programs.

Martha Welborne


SCAG/Metro Joint Work Program Update

Approve updates to the SCAG/Metro Joint Work Program

Martha Welborne


Urban Greening Plan Update

Receive and file update on the development of Metro's Urban Greening Plan for Park-and-Ride Lots and Station Areas

Martha Welborne


Sustainability Annual Report

Receive and file the first Sustainability Annual Report.

Martha Welborne


Oral Report: Overview of the Union Station Master Plan and Connect Us Plan

Martha Welborne


Establish a One Year Pilot Bonding Assistance Program for Small Businesses

Award the Metro Small Business Bonding Assistance Program Pilot to Merriweather & Williams, Execute an MOU with the City of LA, Establish a collateral line of credit, & Amend the FY16 Budget.

NA


APPROVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BENCH AWARDS FOR COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SUPPORT AND RELATED SERVICES

Dave Edwards


Measure R Program

Adopt a resolution, Attachment A authorizing:A) a short-term borrowing program not to exceed $B) the execution and delivery of documents related to the short-term borrowing program;C) the pledge of certain revenues of the authority and other security for such subordinate obligations and super subordinate obligations; andD) related matters

Nalini Ahuja


I-710 EIR/EIS Update - Re-evaluation of Alternatives and Contract Amendment

Receive and file this status report on the Alternatives to be carried forward into the Re-Circulated Draft I-710 EIR/EIS.

Bryan Pennington


Wayfinding Signage Grant Pilot Program

Approve the Wayfinding Signage Grant Pilot Program Guidelines as outlined in Attachment A.

Martha Welborne


Short Range Transportation Plan Financial Update

Approve Short Range Transporation Plan Financial Update.

Martha Welborne


Supportive Transit Parking Program Master Plan

A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a firm fixed price contract, Contract No. XXXXXXX, for the Supportive Transit Parking Program Master Plan with XXXXXX, in an amount not to exceed $588,600;

B. Delegate to the CEO, should staff be unable to conclude negotiations with XXXXXX, the authority to negotiate and execute a contract with the next most qualified proposer and;

C. Increase the Proposed FYI6 budget by adding $650,000 in Cost Center 3046, in Countywide Planning, Project 308001, Parking Management, Account number 50316, Professional and Technology Services.

Martha Welborne


State Proposition 1B Transit Security Funding for the Emergency Operations Center Project

RECOMMENDATION

A. Approve programming of up to $32.2 million that is available to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) from the fiscal years (FY) 2014 and FY 2015 State Proposition 1B Transit Security Program for eligible transit system safety, security and disaster response capital project, as shown in Attachment A.B. Adopt resolutions required by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to obtain financial assistance from the FY2014 and FY 2015 State Proposition IB Transit Security Program, as shown in Attachment B and Attachment C.

Martha Welborne


APPROVE NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO GATEWAY CITIES SERVICE COUNCIL

Bill Foster


Approve Contract Modification Dave Edwards


APPROVE USE OF DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING DELIVERY APPROACH

Lindy Lee


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to ammend the FY16 Budget to include prevailing wage considerations in for all service contracts.

Bill Foster


Part-Time to Full-Time Operator Conversions Bill Foster


Authorize the CEO to award a contract to for 40 Mid-Size SUV's.

Bill Foster


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to ammend the FY16 Budget to include the Division 13 activation plan.

Bill Foster



Brian Boudreau


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to establish a Life of Project (LOP) budget of $137,980,000 to construct two freeway sound wall projects:

1. Capital Project 460323 Sound Wall Package 10: The I-210 Freeway from Santa Anita in the City of Arcadia to Fair Oaks in the City of Pasadena the amount of $50,100,000;

2. Capital Project 460324 Sound Wall Package 11: Route 170 from Riverside Drive to Sherman Way and Route 405 at Stagg Street in the amount of $$86,480,000;

3. Capital Project 460321 Sound Wall Package 07: Route 134 extends Sound Wall No. 260 from Placidia Ave to Sancola Ave in the amount of $1,400,000.

Bryan Pennington


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute Change Modification No. 2 to Contract No. MC071 Westside Extension Support Team (WEST) to continue providing Construction Management Support Services (CMSS) through FY16 for the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 1 Project, in an amount not-to-exceed $XXXXX, increasing the total contract value from $14,513,451 to $XXXXX.

Bryan Pennington


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)to enter into a bid stipend agreement with each of the pre-qualified proposers for the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project in an amount of $1,500,000 per stipend agreement for unsuccessful responsive proposers. Upon contract award to the successful responsive and responsible proposer, the common construction industry practice is to pay a stipend to each unsuccessful responsive proposer because of the high cost of producing a competitive and comprehensive proposal.

Bryan Pennington



Bryan Pennington


The Board:

A.Finds that awarding design-build contracts pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242 (a) will achieve private sector efficiencies in the integration of the design, project work, and components related to the construction and installation of energy efficient lights in Metro’s Gateway Headquarters Building;

Requires Two-Thirds Vote; and

Further finds that the use of the design-build process pursuant to Public Contract Code 20209.5 et seq. will accomplish a reduction in project costs and expedite project completion.

B.Delegates authority to the Chief Executive Officer to execute the competitively bid design/build contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

C.Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to increase Contract Modification Authority to Contract PS07643022 with Control Technologies to provide Building Management System upgrades in the amount of $1,000,000.

Bryan Pennington


Authorize an increase to the total contract value for Contract No. MC069, with Stantec Consulting, Inc., to provide Construction Management Support Services in an amount not-to-exceed $TBD for the FY16 Annual Work Program Funding from $TBD to $TBD.

Bryan Pennington


Approve an increase in Contract Modification Authority (CMA) to Contract C0981R, Regional Connector Advanced Utility Relocations, to provide funding for changes due to differing site conditions and delays related to unknown and abandoned utilities, and for re-sequencing of construction due to utility interferences, in the amount of $4,619,599 increasing the current CMA from $2,564,300 to $7,183,899.

Bryan Pennington


A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a five (5) year labor-hour contract, Contract No. EN083, to ____________ for Environmental Engineering Services on Task Orders, inclusive of two one-year options with an initial amount not-to-exceed $XX,000,000, effective (date).


C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer, should staff be unable to conclude negotiations with _______, the authority to negotiate with the next most qualified proposer.

Bryan Pennington


Award a firm fixed price contract under Request-for-Proposal No. C0991, to Contractor TBD for the final design and construction of the Southwestern Yard: Division 16, in the amount of $TBD. Approve an increase to the life-of-project budget for the Southwestern Yard Project, No. 860003 by $TBD, from $136.4 million to $TBD. Authorize the CEO to execute options.

Bryan Pennington


Quarterly Update on Veterans Hiring Initiative Lindy Lee

05/28/2015 Regular Board Meeting

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Countywide Call for Projects

A. Recertify $__ million in existing Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 commitments from previous Countywide Calls for Projects and authorize the expenditure of funds to meet these commitments as shown in Attachment A;

B. Deobligate $__ million of previously approved Countywide Calls for Projects funding, as shown in Attachment B. Continue to prioritize 2014 and future deobligated dollars to fund the three previously approved County of Los Angeles Signal Call projects: 1) San Gabriel Valley Traffic Signal Corridors Project (#F3308); 2) Gateway Cities Traffic Signal Corridors Phase VI Project (#F3309); and 3) South Bay Traffic Signal Corridors Project (#F3310) that were not near-term priorities per the 2011 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Priority List;

C. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: 1) Negotiate and execute all necessary agreemetns for approved projects; and 2) Amend the FY 2015-16 budget, as necessary, to include the 2015 Countywide Call for Projects Recertification and Extension funding in the regional Programs’ budget;

D. Reprogram funding for those previously awarded Calls for Projects that did not receive

Martha Welborne


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a 15-month, firm-fixed price Contract No. PS ___________ to ______________ for the I-710/SR-91 PSR-PDS, in an amount not to exeed $ _____________.

Bryan Pennington


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a 48-month, firm-fixed price Contract No. ______________ to ____________ for the I-605/I-5 PA/ED, in an amount not to exceed $_______________.

Bryan Pennington


Approve nominees for membership on Metro Service Councils

Bill Foster


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Brian Boudreau


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a five (5) year labor-hour contract, Contract No. ____, to (Contractor’s Name) for Sustainaiblity Program Assistance Support Services in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 inclusive of two one-year options, effective (date); and

B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute individual Task Orders and changes within the Board approved contract amount.

Bryan Pennington


Amend the original funding agreements (Design Stage 2198 and Construction Stage 2198A) with potential project savings of $10 M in this project closeout. Reserve the savings for the I-5 Corridor need.

Bryan Pennington


Item continued from July 24, 2014 Board Meeting. Environmental Waste Handling and Environmentally related construction services.

A. Authorize the CEO to continue issuing task orders within the Board approved total contract value of $38,000,000 for contract EN077, with ARCADIS U.S. Inc., for the life of the contract, of which only $21,200,00 the Board had authorized for FY12 through FY14; and

B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to exercise Option Year One, the first of two one year options.

Bryan Pennington



Bryan Pennington


Approve an increase to the Life of Project (LOP) Budget for installing of type-9 pedestrian gates and emergency exit swing gates to enhance pedestrian safety at 27 rail crossing intersections along the Metro Blue Line corridor in an amount of $24,300,000. This increase the LOP from $6,500,000 to $30,800,000 and authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award the design-bid-build (DBB) contract C1086 to ______________ in the amount of $___________.

Bryan Pennington


Authorize an increase to the total contract value for Contract No. EO117, Phase III Design Services During Construction (DSDC) in the amount $TBD for Projects 865512 and 860003.

Bryan Pennington

06/25/2015 Regular Board Meeting

Receive and File response to Motion by Mayor Eric Garcetti, Director Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, Supervisor Don Knabe and Mayor James Butts; regarding Bus Rapid Transit Service - Silver Line.

Bill Foster

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