MINUTES/PROCEEDINGS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
REGULAR  BOARD MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Metro Headquarters - 3rd Floor - Board  Room
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles

May 25, 2000

Called to order:  

Directors Present:
Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Chair
James Cragin,  First Vice Chair
Richard Riordan,  Second Vice Chair
Michael Antonovich 
Hal Bernson
Jaime de la Vega 
John Fasana 
Don Knabe
Jose Legaspi 
Frank Roberts
Zev Yaroslavsky  

Chief Executive Officer - Julian Burke
Board Secretary - Michele Jackson
Inspector General - Arthur Sinai
Ethics Officer - Karen Gorman
General Counsel - County Counsel

1.                 APPROVED CONSENT CALENDAR:  Items 2, 9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36

Item 35 pulled from Consent                                               

2.                 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of  Regular Board Meeting of April 27, 2000 and Special Board Meeting May 8, 2000.

3.                 Chief Executive Officer’s Report

NO REPORT

4.                 Chair’s Report

NO REPORT

5.         NO ACTION on the second quarterly update of the LACMetro Triennial Performance Audit implementation plan.

9.         APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the LACMetro and the SCRRA on Metrolink right-of-way security for a five-year period (FY 01 through 05) supporting SCRRA’s contract with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for policing services in support of Metrolink on LACMetro owned commuter rail right-of-way located within Los Angeles County for an amount not to exceed $7,032,000.

10.       APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR execution of a contract amendment with Global Internet Solutions Enterprises, Inc. (Global) for continued consulting services on the Transit Operating and Trends System (TOTS) Series/1 Mitigation Project in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for a revised contract amount of $242,990, extending the contract to September, 2000.

11.       APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR:

A.                the UFS combined technical specifications for automatic fare collection equipment for Metro bus and rail systems with procurement options for Municipal Operators, Metrolink, Pasadena Blue Line and Access Services, Inc. (ASI); and

B.                the Chief Executive Officer issuing the request for proposal for the acquisition of the UFS equipment in accordance with Metro Procurement Policies and Procedures.

12.      A.        RECEIVED the Cost Differential Calculation Report of the Metro Escrow Agent. 

B.        APPROVED BURKE SUBSTITUTE MOTION,  AMENDED by Bernson and Fasana for Alternative 4 authorizing the 370 base buy as CNG with no recommendation for the option buses continuing the Board’s Alternative Fuel Policy, at an additional cost over the twelve year life cycle of $27.1 million in capital and $39.6 million in operating expenses compared to diesel for the 370 buses.   

                        BERNSON AMENDMENT that staff recommendation include the following:

1.                 within 30 days, staff initiate an expansion of the existing ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (EC Diesel) test program to evaluate the installation of continuously regenerating traps (CRT’s) or other similar particulate filters on ten methanol conversion buses;

2.                 Upon successful completion in February 2001 of the ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (EC Diesel) test program currently underway at the Arthur Winston division, staff be directed to initiate a program to install CRT’s or other similar particulate filters by February 2002 on the entire remaining diesel fleet projected to remain in service after January 2003;

3.         staff provide status reports to the Board on a quarterly basis on the ultra low 
            sulfur diesel test program; and

FURTHER that Metro continue to be a leader in the area of clean fuel vehicle technology including the exploration of new technologies such as fuel cells to accomplish the goal of improving ambient air quality in the region. 

FASANA AMENDMENT transferring $2 million to the Fuel Cell Buyers Consortium with staff to identify the funding source and report back.                      

C.        AWARDED a fixed price contract for 370 low floor CNG buses to North American Bus Industries (NABI) in the amount of $115,424,954 subject to successful completion of post award requirements and successful resolution of any protests received.

15.            APPROVED an increase in the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) to Contract MC050 Claims Resolution and Litigation Support Services with R. A. Wattson Company, Inc. to provide funding for changes that are within Board delegated authority in the amount of $180,000, increasing the total current Segment 2 and Segment 3 AFE amount from $870,000 to $1,050,000.

16.      APPROVED an increase  in the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) to Contract MS-201, Hollywood Boulevard Restoration, with Ryco Construction, Inc. to provide funding for pending changes within Board delegated authority, in the amount of $127,000, increasing the current Metro Red Line, North Hollywood Extension AFE from $2,758,211 to $2,885,211.

17.       APPROVED:

A.                execution of  Work Authorization Change Notice No. 138.01 to Contract B620, Automatic Train Control, with ALSTOM Transport Signaling Inc. to provide design and installation of Hollywood/Highland to Universal City Ventilation Zone Enforcement, Phase 2 for the Metro Red Line, North Hollywood Extension, in an amount not to exceed $336,090, increasing the total contract value from $14,227,911 to $14,614,001;

B.                the CEO to negotiate and execute Change Order No. 73, provided the negotiated value is less than or equal to $336,090; and

C.                an increase in the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) in the amount of $336,090, increasing the AFE from $15,199,580 to $15,535,670.

20.       APPROVED ANTONOVICH MOTION to adopt staff’s compromise to appropriate unrestricted funds for the Real Time Internship Program in the amount of $100,000 to support the Transportation Foundation of Los Angeles’ (Foundation) administration and expenses and reimburse the Foundation for up to 25 interns at the rate of $5.00 per hour for every hour of work performed by the interns to a maximum of $125,000 for a total amount not to exceed $225,000 for FY01.

21.       APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR execution of a five-year lease extension with the State of California, Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) for real property located at 111 West 18^th Street, Los Angeles, for a monthly rental amount of $6,257 plus annual rental adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.

22.      APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR adoption of:

A.                Fiscal Year 2000-2001 (FY01) Budget;

B.                the Capital Improvement Plan authorizing the planning and expenditure of funds for the first year of the five-year plan; and

C.                Reimbursement Resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds for capital construction and acquisition activities prior to the issuance of bonds for the specific activities.

25.      APPROVED YAROSLAVSKY MOTION, AMENDED BY BURKE, that the Transportation Business Advisory Council budget be commensurate with other legislated Metro Advisory Groups and directed staff to review the procedures and methodology for appointing members to this Council.

27.            APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR negotiation and execution of Amendment 1 to Contract #PS20100537 with Corporate Strategy, Inc. (CSI, Inc.)  to provide labor relations consulting services in an amount not to exceed $280,000 for a total revised contract value not to exceed $480,000.

28.       CLOSED SESSION

A.        Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - G.C. 54956.9(a):

1.                 Robles v. Metro, BGN136559

APPROVED structured settlement in the amount of $225,000

2.                 Warren v. Metro, LBO 0306278

APPROVED settlement in the amount of $150,000

3.                 Richardson v. Metro, VNO 0364803

APPROVED settlement in the amount of $125,000

4.                 Cifuentes v. Metro, BC209415

APPROVED settlement in the amount of $175,000

5.                 ATU v. Metro,  BC200786

REJECTED proposed settlement

6.                 Tutor-Saliba-Perini v. Metro   BC123559

NO REPORT 

            B.        Conference with Labor Negotiator - G.C. 54957.6

                        Agency Negotiator:               Tom Webb

            Employee Organization:       UTU, ATU, TCU, AFSCME

NO REPORT

C.        Conference with Real Property Negotiators  concerning Price and/or Terms of Payment: Real Estate - G.C. 54956.8 

                        1.         Negotiating parties Metro & McCormack Baron

                                  Parcel Nos.    B2-223     -            5454 Hollywood Blvd.

                                                            B2-223     -            5436 Hollywood Blvd.

                                                            B2-222     -            5430 Hollywood Blvd.

                                                            B2-177     -            1674 N. Western Ave.

                                    NO REPORT

2.        Negotiating parties Metro & Encore Hall
            Parcel Nos. R82-C3-825 and R82-C3-826.

            NO REPORT

31.      APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR:

A.                the  FY 2000-01 Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) proposed budget and Metro’s financial contributions to that budget totaling $31,556,100, which amount falls within the Metro Board policy limit for contributions to SCRRA.  Commitments include: $23,145,000 for operations; $8,396,100 for rehabilitation and renovation; and $15,000 for promotional train operations; and

B.                reprogramming $600,000 out of the $1,884,000 FY 1998-99 Metrolink operating surplus for construction of a platform on the south side of the Covina Metrolink Station.

32.           APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Fiscal Year 2001Transit Fund Allocations:

A.                Transportation Development Act (TDA), TDA interest, State  Transportation Assistance (STA), STA interest and Proposition A Discretionary fund allocations;

B.                Proposition A and C interest allocations;

C.                Proposition C 40% allocations for the Bus Service Improvement Program (BSIP), Foothill Mitigation Program, the Transit Service Expansion Program and the Base Restructuring Program;

D.               TDA Article 8 Fund allocations;

E.                Proposition A and C Local Return and TDA Article 3 allocations;

F.                 Proposition A Incentive Program allocations;

G.               Proposition C 5% security fund allocations; and

H.               Federal Section 5307 Capital Funding allocation.

33.       APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR:

A.            the Fiscal Year (FY) 01 Regional Core Rideshare Services Work Program 
                and FY 01 Employer Rideshare Services Work Program;

B.            allocation of $1,861,260 in 1998 County Transportation Improvement
                Program (CTIP) rideshare funds to the Southern California Association of            
                Governments (SCAG) to fund Los Angeles County’s share of the FY01       
                Regional Core Rideshare Services Work Program; and

C.        allocation of $2,215,384 in 1998 CTIP rideshare funds to SCAG to fund the FY 01 Employer Rideshare Services Work Program for Los Angeles County.

34.      APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR:

A.                the Harbor Freeway Transitway Extension Project Study Report;

B.                negotiation and execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Los Angeles to implement the recommended Transportation Systems Management (TSM) alternative using available project funds in an amount not to exceed $5.13 million; and

C.                seeking outside consultant services to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of using the Alameda Street corridor as a by-pass route for HOV’s and trucks, using available project study funds.

35.       CARRIED OVER:

A.                awarding a firm fixed price contract to URS Greiner Woodward Clyde (URS) for preparation of a Project Study Report for Glendale Boulevard (SR 2) Terminus Improvement Project in the amount of $498,703; and

B.                exercising Option I, if warranted, for the development of three dimensional computer simulation models for selected alternative(s) in the amount of $14,986.

36.      APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR FY2001 subsidies for ten of the twelve Smart Shuttle services that met the Transit Service Expansion (TSE) standards in Westlake/MacArthur Park, Northeast San Fernando Valley, West San Fernando Valley, and South Central Los Angeles, for an amount not to exceed $2 million.

37.       CARRIED OVER:

A.                Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute Change Order No. 4.00 implementing Consultant Change Notice (CCN) No. 814 to Contract Work Order (CWO) No. 60 to Contract No. E0070, with the Engineering Management Consultant (EMC), to provide continued project management and administration for Design Support Services During Construction for the Metro Red Line, North Hollywood Extension, in an amount not to exceed $1,227,643, increasing the Total Contract Work Order Value from $3,072,244 to $4,299,887;  and

B.                Approving an increase in the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) to Contract No. E0070 to provide funding for this change, in the amount of $777,643, increasing the current Metro Red Line Segment 3, North Hollywood Extension AFE amount from $98,134,904 to $98,912,547.

38.       APPROVED UNDER RECONSIDERATION, AMENDED TO INCLUDE quarterly status reports to the Metro Board and appointment of an Ex-Officio member from the Metro to the ASI Board; and

A.       in concept, the Access Services Inc. Business Plan; and

B.        the following ASI budget targets for Proposition C 40% and Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for FY 2001 through FY 2005 with  staff to return to the Board if annual funding requests exceed the budget targets subject to annual budget approval:

39.     APPROVED YAROSLAVSKY/ROBERTS  MOTION that by July 2000, the Metro 
          transfer $150,000 of the $500,000 included in the proposed Metro FY 00/01 budget to 
          Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to pay for Phase 1 of the MIS of 
          the 101 Corridor.

40.     FAILED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE a position of Oppose unless Amended on AB2643 (Calderon). 

41.     APPROVED:

A.                the terms between the Metro, McCormack Baron (Developer), the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Housing Department (HD) of the City of Los Angeles, and the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (HC) as specified in the Developer’s offer for Phase 2 of the Hollywood/Western Joint Development Project;

B.                authorizing the CEO or his designee to execute a joint development agreement, ground lease, and other ancillary agreements as necessary with the parties consistent with the developer’s offer and the conceptual site plan/development; and

C.                directing the CEO to end the joint development and pursue other joint development opportunities for the site if specific agreement language cannot be agreed upon or if the Developer is unable to obtain tax credits in the upcoming state tax credit allocation process or otherwise meet the Schedule of Performance.

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

PREPARED BY:  Rhodona Enright  
                   Recording Secretary

                                                                                                Michele Jackson
                                                                                    Board Secretary

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