AGENDA
LOS
ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Metro Headquarters
3rd
Floor - Board Room
One
Gateway Plaza, Los
Angeles
Thursday, September 25, 2003 – 9:30 a.m.
Call
to order:
Directors:
Zev
Yaroslavsky, Chair
Frank
Roberts, 1st Vice Chair
James
Hahn, 2nd Vice Chair
Mike
Antonovich
Yvonne
Brathwaite Burke
John
Fasana
Don
Knabe
Tom
LaBonge
Martin
Ludlow
Gloria
Molina
Pam
O’Connor
Beatrice
Proo
Antonio
Villaraigosa
Doug
Failing, Ex Officio
Chief
Executive Officer – Roger Snoble
Board
Secretary - Michele Jackson
Ethics
Officer - Karen Gorman
Inspector
General – William Waters
General
Counsel - County Counsel
1.
APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 6, 14, 17, 24, 25, 27**, 28, and 36.
**REQUIRES
2/3 VOTE OF THE BOARD
NOTE COMMITTEE AUTHORITY ITEMS: 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 39.
CONSENT
CALENDAR
2.
APPROVE Minutes of Regular Board Meeting
held August 28, 2003.
6.
PLANNING & PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED (4-0) authorizing:
A.
the integration of Metrolink fare media into the EZ transit pass Program; and
B. the Chief Executive Officer or his designee to enter into an agreement with
the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRAA) and amend the EZ transit pass agreements with the transit operators to implement
the
integration of Metrolink fare media into the EZ transit pass Program.
14.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED (3-0) increasing the
Chief Executive Officer’s authority to approve just
compensation for the acquisition of real property from $200,000 up to an
appraised value of $500,000 plus any statutory
relocation benefits and closing costs subject to the following conditions:
A.
the parcel is required for a project that has been environmentally
cleared and approved by the Board of Directors; and
B.
funds have been budgeted for the acquisition.
17.
FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED (3-0) award of a ten-year firm
fixed-price contract No. PS-9240-1330, to SunGard Recovery Services LP for Disaster
Recovery Services for an amount not to exceed $2,912,338 inclusive of
three two-year options, effective November 1, 2003.
24.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED (4-0) adoption of the Metro
Transit Service Policy, which will supersede all previous Metro Board
adopted service policies.
25.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED (4-0) APPROVAL, AS REVISED:
A.
life of project budget in the amount of $8.7 million for installation of
four Gold Line Traction Power Substations; and
B.
execution of a Betterment Agreement No. PCO 194 between the Los Angeles
to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority (PBLCA) and the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the procurement and delivery
of four traction power substations in the amount of $4,733,190.
27.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED (4-0):
A.
finding that there is only a single source of procurement
of Transynd synthetic transmission fluid.
The purchase is for the sole purpose of replenishing the Metro’s existing
supply. The Board hereby authorizes
the procurement pursuant to Public Utlitities Code 130237; and
B.
authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to award a single source
requirements contract to Valley Detroit Diesel Allison Company (VDDA) to
purchase approximately 90,000 gallons of Transynd synthetic transmission fluid (STF)
to support the bus fleet over a twenty-four month period for an amount not to
exceed $2,192,063 including sales tax.
(REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE OF THE BOARD)
28.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED (3-0-1) award of a 24-month, firm
fixed-price contract with an option for one additional year under Bid 03-0015 to
Petro Diamond Inc. the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for Unleaded
Gasoline for an amount not to exceed $3,099,349 inclusive of sales tax.
36.
PLANNING & PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED (4-0) approval of PROO/KNABE
revised freight movement motion that Metro:
Authorize
the Chief Executive Officer to provide the necessary leadership in the area of
freight movement planning by ensuring a coordinated countywide approach to
developing consistent freight and passenger movement policy,
analyzing systemic needs, assessing freight movement strategies, identifying
priorities for project development, seeking additional innovative revenue
sources, and providing viable recommendations to support the economic vitality
of the county’s residents and businesses.
Direct
the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the freight planning process involves
consultation with public and private stakeholders, including trucking companies,
ports, local jurisdictions, railroads and commuter
rails, shippers, and other community groups to develop recommendations
that would address the need for accommodating the projected freight movement
growth, its impacts to the transportation network, and impacts on Los Angeles
communities.
Coordinate
its work with federal, state, regional, and local transportation agency partners
to develop a comprehensive and cohesive freight movement policy
and plan for the Los Angeles County.
Direct
the Chief Executive Officer to report back in 90 days with a comprehensive Work
Plan to address the freight management and
funding
strategies.
APPROVED
UNDER COMMITTEE AUTHORITY
29.
APPROVED UNDER OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORITY (4-0) execution of
Amendment No. 2 to contract PS-4610-1026 with Booz-Allen & Hamilton (BAH) to
provide Phase I Preliminary Cost-Benefits of various options to implement
the Universal Fare System Regional Service Center and Clearinghouse for
an amount not to exceed $128,842 increasing the total contract value not to
exceed $4,705,185.
30.
APPROVED UNDER OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORITY (4-0) award of a 24-month,
firm fixed-price contract under Bid 03-0008 to Graffiti Removal Inc., the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder for Rail Window Vandal
Protection Shields for an amount not to exceed
$252,146 inclusive of sales tax.
31.
APPROVED UNDER OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORITY (4-0) SUBJECT TO RESOLUTION
OF PROTEST award of a five-year firm fixed-unit rate contract No. OP33440653 to
XLNT Tint, Inc. of Anaheim, the responsive, responsible bidder to provide
graffiti guard film installation service for Metro transit facilities
for an amount not to exceed $1,990,837
inclusive of two one-year options.
32.
APPROVED UNDER OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORITY (4-0) award of a firm
fixed-price contract under Bid 03-0020 to A & P Development and
Construction, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder to
furnish, deliver and install storage carousel systems for a total price
of $592,828 inclusive of sales tax and an option to move existing carousel.
33.
APPROVED UNDER OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORITY (4-0) award of a five-year
firm fixed-price contract, No. PS64301426 to Mitsubishi Electric &
Electronics USA, Inc. for Gateway elevator and escalator
services for an amount not to exceed $1,208,796 inclusive of two
one-year options effective December 1, 2003.
34.
APPROVED UNDER OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORITY (4-0) award of a 24-month
firm fixed-price requirements contracts under Bid 03-0024 to the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder for bus brake shoes
for an amount not to exceed $1,689,544 inclusive of sales tax to the following:
A.
MCI Service Parts Inc. for 5,000 New Flyer, front and rear brake shoes
for a total contract value of $402,701 inclusive of sales tax;
B.
Neopart for 20,000 TMC rear brake shoes for a total contract value of
$520,466 inclusive of sales tax;
C.
Onyx Distribution for 11,000 NABI rear brake shoes for a total contract
value of $375,086 inclusive of sales tax; and
D.
NABI Inc. for 14,000 TMC, Neopart, NABI front brake shoes and 10,000
Flxible front and rear shoes for a total contract value of $391,291 inclusive of
sales tax.
39.
APPROVED
UNDER OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AUTHORITY (4-0) execution
of Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. PS-5420-0653 with Images in Foil, Inc. for Additional
Fare Media Production Services for Day passes in
the amount of $1,566,853 revising the total contract value from $3,875,284 to
$5,442,137.
NON-CONSENT:
3.
Chief Executive Officer’s Report
4.
Chair’s Report
7.
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED (4-0) APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR
HAHN SUBSTITUTE MOTION TO APPROVE GRADE SEPARATION AT LA BREA AVENUE AND CARRY
OVER REMAINDER OF ITEM FOR 30 DAYS:
A)
The Metro Grade Crossing Policy for Light Rail
Transit;
B)
Addition of grade separations at the following Exposition Corridor
crossings as part of preliminary engineering per the Evaluation of Exposition
LRT Project With Proposed Metro Grade Crossing Policy:
·
La
Brea Avenue
·
La
Ciénaga Boulevard
C)
Consider for inclusion in the Exposition LRT project scope and budget,
supplemental grade crossing safety devices for traffic and/or pedestrian safety,
at a minimum at the following locations:
·
Vermont
Avenue (USC/Exposition Park)
·
Western
Avenue (Foshay Middle School)
·
Arlington
Avenue (Traffic Safety)
·
Gramercy
Place/Rodeo Road (Traffic Safety)
·
Crenshaw
Boulevard (West Angeles Cathedral)
·
Farmdale
Avenue (Dorsey High School)
10.
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION
an increase of $550,000 to the life of project budget for Project 800115 Universal
City Site Enhancements Project for
environmental compliance services to preserve and interpret the archaeological
resources within Campo de Cahuenga City Park increasing the total project budget
from $5,290,090 to $5,840,090 and amend the FY04 budget to authorize a total
FY04 expenditure of $3,058,006.
11.
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD WITHOUT
RECOMMENDATION:
A.
execution of Change Order No. 58 to Contract No. H1100, Union Switch
& Signal, Inc., Automatic Train Control, for an amount not to exceed
$1,900,000 to provide compensation for delays and
inefficiencies, increasing the total contract value from $60,723,743 to
$62,623,743; and
B. an increase in the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) to provide funding for Change Order No. 58 and for pending changes that are within the
Board-delegated authority in the amount of $112,943, increasing the current AFE from $62,407,800 to $62,520,743.
18.
FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD WITHOUT
RECOMMENDATION DUE TO CONFLICTS/ABSENCES award of Contract PS-5210-1304 to Bond
Logistix, LLC for Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services,
for an amount not to exceed $142,500 for the three-year base period, plus
$51,500 and $54,000 for option years one and two respectively, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $248,000 effective November 1, 2003.
26.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION
DUE TO CONFLICTS/ABSENCES authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to enter into
an Exchange Agreement with RAD Jefferson, LLC (the Developer), and all other
agreements required to implement the exchange
of Metro’s Venice facility for acquisition and development of the larger
replacement facility in the City of Los Angeles.
35.
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING (4-0) AND FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED (3-0) approving two-part financing proposal for Deferred
Los Angeles County State Transportation Improvement Program Projects AS AMENDED
BY YAROSLAVSKY as follows:
A.
approving amended programming that utilizes Grant Anticipation Revenue
Vehicle (GARVEE) bond proceeds in the amount of $36.4 $36.6 million for the Route 14
Carpool Lane from Pearblossom Highway to Avenue P-8; and
B.
for the 29 transportation improvement projects, AUTHORIZE the Chief
Executive Officer to propose to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a
$248.5 $256.4 million financing plan consisting of the following two parts:
1.
A GARVEE bond of $207.0 $214.8 million for up to 16 eligible Los Angeles County
right-of-way and construction projects (including the new programming); and
2.
an advance of $41.5 million in Proposition C 25% funds for up to 13 Los
Angeles County State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects, which
is to be repaid with replacement project(s) in future year(s) through the
CTC’s AB 3090 process.
YAROSLAVSKY
AMENDMENT
to direct staff to develop a more constrained priority list in the event less
funding is made available.
37.
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION
execution of Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. PS-8310-0566, with SYSTRA
Consulting, Inc. to provide design verification services
on the Metro Green Line, until March 2004 for an amount not to exceed $899,620,
increasing the total contract value from $1,483,729 to $2,383,349.
40.
RECEIVE report from the Independent Citizens' Advisory
and Oversight Committee regarding the Propositions
A & C
FY 2002 Audit.
41. RECEIVE AND FILE report on the status of
FY04 Federal Appropriations requests.
42.
HOLD a public hearing on the resolution of necessity for the acquisition
of project Parcel No. ES-654 for the Eastside
Light Rail Project – West Portal project enhancements, between Gless
Street and U.S. Highway 101 and adopt the Resolution of Necessity authorizing
the commencement of an eminent domain action to acquire the subject parcel.
REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE OF THE BOARD
(CARRIED OVER FROM AUGUST BOARD MEETING)
43.
CONSIDER:
A.
receiving results of public hearing held on September 11, 2003 concerning
service modifications proposed for
FY2004 Metro Westside/Central Lines 58 and 218;
and
B.
adopting service adjustments to become effective October 26, 2003 or
later.
44.
CONSIDER:
A.
certifying that the Board has reviewed and considered the information in
the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the West Valley Water Recycling Project
prepared by the City of Los Angeles to design
and construct the proposed Recycled Water Distribution Pipeline along the San
Fernando Valley Metro Rapidway; and
B.
authorizing staff to file a Notice of Determination for the Mitigated
Negative Declaration with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the state clearing
house, if necessary.
45.
APPROVE:
A. an
initial project budget of $5.0 million for Project 800116 to be reimbursed by
the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; and
B.
negotiation and execution of a Change Order to Contract No. C0675
Design/Build with Shimmick Construction Co., Inc./Obayashi Corporation, J.V. for
an amount not to exceed $2.5 million for initial funding to
design and construct a Recycled Water Pipeline Project within the San
Fernando Valley Metro Rapidway Project - to be reimbursed by the Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power.
46.
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer:
A.
to negotiate and execute Contract Work Order No. 2 to Contract No. MC067
with Carter & Burgess to provide Construction Management Support Services
for the San Fernando Valley Metro Rapidway
– Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for a Recycled Water
Pipeline Project for an amount not to exceed $240,000 increasing the
total contract value from $3,989,125 to $4,229,125; and
B.
to execute contract modifications to CWO No. 2 to Contract MC067
Construction Management Support Services Consultant for the San Fernando Valley
Metro Rapidway Project in an aggregate amount not to exceed ten percent of CWO
No. 2 original total value.
12.
CLOSED SESSION:
Conference
with Real Property Negotiators concerning Price and/or Terms of Payment
(G.C.54956.8)
Negotiator:
Velma Marshall
A.
Eastside Light Rail Transit Project
|
Parcel
No. |
Owner |
Property
Interest |
|
ES-508 |
City
of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power |
Partial
Acquisition of Real Property |
|
|
|
Temporary
Construction Easement (18 months) |
B. Conference with Legal
Counsel–Existing Litigation – G.C. 54956.9 (a):
1.
Duran v. Metro BC274361
2. Ishimura
v. Metro SC073749
3.
Labor/Community Strategy Center v. Metro CV94-5936 TJH
C.
Conference
with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation – G.C. 54956.9(c)
(One Case)
D.
Conference with Labor Negotiator – G.C. 54957.6:
Agency
Negotiators:
Roger Snoble and Brenda Diederichs
Employee
Organizations:
Amalgamated Transit Union, Transportation Communications Union, United
Transportation Union, and Engineers and Architects Association
Consideration of
items not on the posted agenda, including: items to be presented and (if
requested) referred to staff; items to be placed on the agenda for action at a
future meeting of the Board; and/or items requiring immediate action because of
an emergency situation or where the need to take immediate action came to the
attention of the Board subsequent to the posting of the agenda.
COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST WITHIN BOARD’S SUBJECT MATTER
JURISDICTION
ADJOURNMENT