Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Development Authority, is a joint ECO-RAPID TRANSIT powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high REGULAR MEETING speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance November 12, 2014 and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit Huntington Park Community Center technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern 6925 Salt Lake Avenue California. The Authority is composed of the following public Huntington Park, CA 90255 agencies: 6:00 PM Board Member Dinner
6:30 PM Meeting City of Artesia
City of Bell AGENDA
City of Bell Gardens
City of Bellflower
City of Cudahy Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called and are limited to 5 minutes per speaker. City of Downey
City of Glendale 1. Call to Order City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood 2. Pledge of Allegiance
City of Paramount
City of South Gate 3. Roll Call and Introduction of Attendees
City of Vernon 4. Consent Calendar Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority The items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
Chairman these items unless a Board member or the General Public so requests, in
Luis Marquez which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey considered separately:
Vice Chairman a. Approval of Minutes of October 8, 2014 Maria Davila Council Member City of South Gate b. Approval of Warrant Register dated November 12, 2014 Secretary
Rosa E. Perez c. Approval and Treasurer’s Report for the period of October, 2014 Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer d. Approval of Invoices Related to Orangeline Development
Michael McCormick Authority's, dba Eco-Rapid Transit, Third Party Administration of Mayor Technical Refinement Study of West Santa Ana Branch Transit City of Vernon Corridor Project and Submission of the Approved Invoices to the
City of Bellflower for Payment
End of Consent Calendar Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama 5. Public Comments General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith Those presenting public comments on items not on the agenda will be
Ex-Officio heard at this time.
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline 6. Update and/or Action Regarding Public Private Partnership Opportunities Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high 7. Update and/or Action Regarding State Cap and Trade Program speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance 8. Update and/or Action Regarding Metro Transit Oriented Development and increase transportation Planning Grant Program, Round 4 options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic th growth that will benefit Southern 9. Update and/or Action Regarding Proposed 4 Amendment of the Joint California. The Authority is composed of the following public Executed Powers Authority (JEPA) agencies: 10. Update and/or Action Regarding Cerritos and Santa Clarita
City of Artesia 11. Update and/or Action Regarding Upcoming Mid-Year Budget
City of Bell
City of Bell Gardens 12. Update and/or Action Regarding Development of Huntington Park Main
City of Bellflower Street Concept
City of Cudahy 13. Communication Items to the Board City of Downey
City of Glendale 14. Communication Items from the Board City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood 15. Adjournment
City of Paramount
City of South Gate
City of Vernon
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena NEXT MEETING: December 10, 2014 – City of South Gate Airport Authority
Chairman
Luis Marquez Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey
Vice Chairman
Maria Davila Council Member City of South Gate
Secretary
Rosa E. Perez Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer
Michael McCormick Mayor City of Vernon
Materials related to any item on this agenda submitted to the Orangeline Development
Executive Director Authority, including any materials submitted to the Authority after distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in the Orangeline Development Authority’s office Michael R. Kodama located at 16401 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723 during normal business hours. General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio For more information, you can contact Michael R. Kodama at [email protected]
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY October 8, 2014
CALL TO ORDER City of Downey, Mayor Pro Tem and Board Chair, Luis H. Marquez called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. at the City of Huntington Park Community Center. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Huntington Park, Mayor and Board Secretary Rosa E. Perez led the assembly in the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION OF ATTENDEES Authority Board Members: Luis H. Marquez – Board Chair, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Downey Maria Davila - Board Vice Chair, Councilmember, City of South Gate Rosa E. Perez – Board Secretary, Mayor, City of Huntington Park Michael McCormick – Board Treasurer, Mayor, City of Vernon Ali Sajjad Taj – Councilmember, City of Artesia Pedro Aceituno – Councilmember, City of Bell Gardens Scott Larsen – Mayor Pro Tem, City of Bellflower Chris Garcia –Mayor, City of Cudahy Zareh J. Sinanyan - Mayor, City of Glendale Gene Daniels - Councilmember, City of Paramount Marsha McLean – Mayor Pro Tem, City of Santa Clarita (Via Phone) Frank Quintero – Vice President, Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Rene Bobadilla – Eco-Rapid Transit City Manager Representative (Ex-Officio), City Manager City of Pico Rivera
Others: Michael R. Kodama – Executive Director, Eco-Rapid Transit Karen Heit – Deputy Executive Director, Eco-Rapid Transit Ronald Bates – Consultant, City of Huntington Park Okina Dor – Community Development Director, City of Artesia Kevin Wilson - Director of Public Works, City of Vernon Renee Berlin - Metro Fanny Pan - Metro Norman Emerson – Emerson & Associates Allyn Rifkin – Transportation Planner/Engineer, Eco-Rapid Transit Lillian Burkenheim – Community Planning and Development Director, Eco-Rapid Transit Walter D. Beaumont – Community Planner, Eco-Rapid Transit Robert Honicky - Eco-Rapid Transit Cristina Quintero – Eco-Rapid Transit Karen Cruz – Eco-Rapid Transit
Eco-Rapid Transit October 8, 2014 Page 1 ITEM 4 – CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes of September 10, 2014 Approval of Warrant Register dated October 8, 2014 Approval of Treasurer Report for the period of September 2014 Approval of Invoices Related to Orangeline Development Authority's, dba Eco- Rapid Transit, Third Party Administration of Technical Refinement Study of West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Project and Submission of the Approved Invoices to the City of Bellflower for Payment MOTION: City of Bell Gardens, Councilmember Pedro Aceituno motioned to approve the consent calendar. City of South Gate, Councilmember and Board Vice Chair Maria Davila seconded the motion, which carried. ITEM 5 – PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments were given. ITEM 6 – PRESENTATION BY LACMTA DIRECTOR DIANE DUBOIS PROVIDING UPDATE ON THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, GATEWAY CITIES COG, LOSSAN AND ECO-RAPID TRANSIT City of Downey, Mayor Pro Tem and Board Chair, Luis H. Marquez introduced Ms. Diane DuBois, Councilmember from the City of Lakewood and MTA Director. Last year, she was the Chairperson of LACMTA. Ms. DuBois provided the Board with an overview of Measure R funded transportation projects. The actual revenues generated by Measure R have not met initial projections and therefore some projects are underfunded. Eco-Rapid Transit is one of the underfunded projects and is being evaluated by Metro. Some thought is being given to sponsoring a new transportation tax initiative for 2016. Notwithstanding the current funding status of Eco-Rapid Transit, Ms. DuBois reiterated Metro’s commitment to the Eco-Rapid Transit project. Ms. DuBois mentioned that during her tenure as Chair, two full-funding agreements were executed providing $3 billion for transit in Los Angeles County. A third funding agreement is being negotiated. Ms. DuBois said that while members of Gateway Cities COG won’t get everything it requested, her role as a Director is to ensure that the process is fair and equitable. City of Paramount, Councilmember Gene Daniels asked if there was a chance that new projects would be authorized and have priority over previously approved projects. Ms. DuBois stated that this occurred in the past and she will ensure it doesn’t happen again. City of South Gate Councilmember Maria Davila asked if Eco-Rapid Transit would benefit from the $3 billion in federal funding. Ms. DuBois replied that the funding agreements were for specific projects that are ready for implementation; such as the Purple Line and the Regional Connector. City of Downey, Mayor Pro Tem and Board Chair, Luis H. Marquez honored Ms. DuBois with a plaque from Eco-Rapid Transit in recognition for her support for Eco-Rapid Transit and the Gateway Cities COG. ITEM 7 –UPDATE REGARDING ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY Executive Director Michael R. Kodama introduced Ms. Renee Berlin and Ms. Fanny Pan of Metro who discussed with the Board the status of the Technical Refinement Study of the West Santa Ana Branch. This focuses on the 20 mile Los Angeles County corridor connecting downtown Los Angeles and Artesia. The 18-month, $1.6 million Technical Refinement Study
Eco-Rapid Transit October 8, 2014 Page 2 began in February 2014 and will be completed next year. The focus of the study centers on the following issues: Active railroad capacity on lines entering into Union Station; Adding a West Santa Ana Branch station that allows for transfers to a new Metro Green Line Station; Impact of the change to the Southern Terminal Station in Artesia instead of the Cerritos Bloomfield Station; and The relocation of the Huntington Park stations from Gage to Florence and Pacific to Randolph. Metro staff is working closely with Eco-Rapid Transit staff and thus far the study is on schedule. Upon completion of the study an environmental review of the project can be undertaken. ITEM 10 - UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING METRO’S 2015 CALL FOR PROJECTS-APPLICANT WORKSHOP (NOTE: This item was taken after Item 7). Executive Director, Michael R. Kodama asked Walter Beaumont, Eco-Rapid Transit staff to update the Board on the recently initiated 2015 Call for Projects. Mr. Beaumont, who attended the Applicant Workshop, summarized some of the changes to the process, funding, and evaluation of applications. Upcoming dates include Regional Workshops at the Gateway Cities COG on October 16 and in the San Fernando Valley on November 3rd. Ms. DuBois added that Metro is considering prioritizing multi-jurisdictional and multi-modal projects for the 2017 round of projects. ITEM 8 – UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PILOT PROJECT- TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT Executive Director, Michael R. Kodama asked Lillian Burkenheim to present this item. Ms. Burkenheim noted that Federal Agencies have studied the role of economic development and transit and created the Mobility 21 Program. The program seeks to foster economic development through planning grants. Applications for the grants are due in early November. Staff requested authorization to apply for this grant and for other grants as they are announced. This will address time constraints and allow staff to move quicker in the grant application process. Staff will return to the Board before executing any grant awards. MOTION: City of Huntington Park, Mayor and Board Secretary Rosa E. Perez, motioned to authorize staff to prepare grant proposals and authorized the Chairman to sign grant applications; City of Paramount, Councilmember Gene Daniels seconded the motion, which was approved. MOTION: City of Huntington Park, Mayor and Board Secretary Rosa E. Perez, motioned to receive and file Items 6, 7, and 10; City of Bell Gardens, Councilmember Pedro Aceituno seconded the motion, which carried. ITEM 9 – UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING CAP AND TRADE REVENUE ALLOCATION PROGRAM Executive Director, Michael R. Kodama asked Norm Emerson to present this item. Mr. Emerson provided the Board with an overview on Cap and Trade and the process to allocate up to $800 million this Fiscal Year. A unique feature is the ability to seek multi-year funding for projects that meet the program’s requirements. Eligibility requirements and other program implementation details remain to be finalized and the State hopes to have the funds allocated early next year. Staff requested three specific authorizations: Authorize staff to continue to monitor the range of state and regional (SCAG-Metro) agencies activities associated with Cap and Trade revenue expenditure program;
Eco-Rapid Transit October 8, 2014 Page 3 Authorize staff to work with Eco-Rapid Transit member cities in the identification of eligible projects, based on a corridor-approach, for potential submittal for grant funding; and Authorize staff to continue coordinating with the Gateway Cites and San Fernando Valley COGs on development of a unified strategy to access the maximum amount of Cap and Trade revenue supported grants, benefitting corridor-member cities. There followed some general discussion regarding the funding source and potential projects. MOTION: City of Huntington Park, Mayor and Board Secretary Rosa E. Perez, motioned to approve the requested authorizations, City of Paramount, Councilmember Gene Daniels seconded the motion, which was approved. ITEM 11 – UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING USC STUDIO AND IMPLEMENTING INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE DISTRICTS Executive Director, Michael R. Kodama reported that an opportunity exists to have Mark Pisano and his Public Policy class at USC’s Price School study the Eco-Rapid Transit corridor and review the applicability of new legislation, specifically the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts law (SB268). Mr. Kodama provided some background information regarding the law and the opportunity. In response to the question of whether there is a cost to Eco-Rapid Transit, Mr. Kodama replied that there would be no direct cost involved and sought direction from the Board. MOTION: Councilmember and Board Vice Chair Maria Davila, motioned to direct staff to participate in the USC project, City of Paramount, Councilmember Gene Daniels seconded the motion, which was approved. ITEM 12 – COMMUNICATION ITEMS TO THE BOARD Executive Director, Michael R. Kodama provided the Board with an update on the City of Burbank. City of Burbank staff has requested a copy of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and asked staff to meet with the City Manager to discuss any concerns they might have and should the meeting prove productive, Eco-Rapid staff would return to the Board with an update or request an action. The Los Angeles Regional Planning History Group is hosting a panel discussion “Airports and Aviation – A Driving Force for the Development of Southern California” on October 18th at the City of Glendale, Brand Library and Art Center. Eco-Rapid staff member Allyn Rifkin is a member of the Group and leading this effort. Dan Feger, Executive Director of Bob Hope Airport will be a speaker. Mr. Kodama distributed a copy of a letter to Art Leahy, the Chief Executive Director of Metro from the Chairperson regarding recent Eco-Rapid Transit activities and the Board’s position with regards to Design Build, Operate and Private Public Partnerships. Lastly, Eco-Rapid Transit Staff attended community events in Huntington Park and Artesia to provide information and answer questions regarding Eco-Rapid Transit. ITEM 13 – COMMUNICATION ITEMS FROM THE BOARD City of Paramount, Councilmember Gene Daniels inquired about the final outcome of a Cal Poly Pomona study that was undertaken some time ago. Mr. Kodama replied that the work was completed and he attended the final presentations at Cal Poly Pomona. City of Artesia, Councilmember Ali Sajjad Taj thanked Eco-Rapid Transit members and staff who attended the City of Artesia’s International Diversity Festival. Mr. Taj hoped that the Festival will continue in the future. Councilmember Taj conveyed an offer from the Mayor of Artesia to host a Transportation Summit Workshop. Board Treasurer, City of Vernon Mayor Michael McCormick relayed the sad news that Michael Ybarra a City Councilman from Vernon recently passed away due to a heart attack. Mr. Ybarra was 61 years old. Board Internal Auditor, City of Bellflower Mayor Pro-Tem Scott
Eco-Rapid Transit October 8, 2014 Page 4 Larsen expressed his condolences to the City of Vernon and in light of the tragic death of the City of Bellflower’s Mayor, Daniel Crespo, asked if the meeting could be adjourned in their memory. Chairman Marquez welcomed Chris Garcia, the Mayor of Cudahy to the Board as that city’s alternate. Mayor Garcia had some comments regarding Eco-Rapid Transit and encouraged the Board to seek out college students and engage them in the work of Eco-Rapid Transit. Chairman Marquez related that although official communication has not been received as yet, the City Council of Cerritos has voted to withdraw its membership from the Eco-Rapid Transit/Orangeline Development Authority Joint Powers Authority. City of Santa Clarita Mayor Pro-Tem, Marsha McLean expressed her disappointment over the decision by the Board not to pursue a Design, Build, Operate option at the September Board Meeting. She notified the Board that she has placed an item on the Santa Clarita City Council Agenda to review continued participation in the Joint Power Authority. At this point the meeting was adjourned in memory of Mayor Daniel Crespo and Councilmember Michael Ybarra. ITEM 14 - ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the Chair called for a motion to adjourn the meeting Board Vice Chair, City of South Gate Councilmember Maria Davila motioned to adjourn the meeting. City of Huntington Park, Mayor and Board Secretary Rosa E. Perez seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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WARRANT REGISTER (NOVEMBER 12, 2014)
WARRANT VENDOR NO. NO. NAME AMOUNT 10126 ACE01 PEDRO ACEITUNO$ 100.00 10127 BEA01 WALTER D. BEAUMONT 815.42 10128 BUL01 BULLDOG PREMIUM FINANCE 511.07 10129 CIT01 CITY OF BELLFLOWER 300.00 10130 COL01 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & W 3,847.50 10131 DAN01 GENE DANIELS 100.00 10132 DAV01 MARIA DAVILA 100.00 10133 EME01 NORMAN EMERSON 5,700.00 10134 GAR01 CHRIS GARCIA 100.00 10135 HEI01 KAREN HEIT 1,125.00 10136 HON01 ROBERT HONICKY 192.00 10137 KIE01 BARRY KIELSMEIER 315.00 10138 KOD01 MICHAEL R. KODAMA 21,378.95 10139 KON01 KONICA MINOLTA 306.08 10140 LAF01 LA FORET ADVERTISING 280.00 10141 LAR01 SCOTT LARSEN 100.00 10142 LEO01 JOAQUIN LEON 45.00 10143 MAR03 LUIS H. MARQUEZ 100.00 10144 MCC01 MIKE MCCORMICK 100.00 10145 MCL01 MARSHA MCLEAN 100.00 10146 PER01 ROSA ELENA PEREZ 100.00 10147 QUI01 FRANK QUINTERO 100.00 10148 RIF01 ALLYN D. RIFKIN, PE 2,869.44 10149 SAM01 BARRY SAMSTEN 1,550.00 10150 SIL01 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM 3,500.00 10151 SIN01 ZAREH SINANYAN 100.00 10152 SPO01 SPOONFACTORY, INC. 161.00 10153 TAJ01 MOHAMMED ALI SAJJAD TAJ 100.00 10154 TAY01 IRVING N. TAYLOR 800.00
Total Disbursements: $ 44,896.46 REPORT.: 11/06/14 ECO-RAPID TRANSIT PAGE: 001 RUN....: 11/06/14 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Darlene Sarty CTL.: ECO
...... VENDOR.: ACE01 (PEDRO ACEITUNO)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010126 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: BEA01 (WALTER D. BEAUMONT)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------2014-10 010127 11/12/14 750.00 010 46021 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/ECO-RAPID 30.00 010 45040 3050 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/WSAB 31.92 010 46021 1000 09/14 REIMBURSE MILEAGE/ECO-RAPID 3.50 010 46021 1000 09/14 EXPENSES/ECO-RAPID ------Vendor's Total = 815.42 ------
...... VENDOR.: BUL01 (BULLDOG PREMIUM FINANCE)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41031 010128 11/12/14 430.41 010 46040 1000 INSURANCE FEES/ACCOUNT #2477837 B41031A 010128 11/12/14 80.66 010 46040 1000 INSURANCE FEES/ACCOUNT #2516061 ------Vendor's Total = 511.07 ------
...... VENDOR.: CIT01 (CITY OF BELLFLOWER)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------201410 010129 11/12/14 300.00 010 46021 1000 10/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/ECO-RAPID ------Vendor's Total = 300.00 ------
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...... VENDOR.: COL01 (COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------27689 010130 11/12/14 1417.50 010 46030 1000 09/14 LEGAL SERVICE/OLDA GENERAL FUNDS 27690 010130 11/12/14 450.00 010 45030 3040 09/14 LEGAL SERVICE/OLDA METRO GRANT PROJECTS 27147A 010130 11/12/14 1980.00 010 46030 3050 05/14 LEGAL SERVICE/OLDA METRO GRANT PROJECTS ------Vendor's Total = 3847.50 ------
...... VENDOR.: DAN01 (GENE DANIELS)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010131 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: DAV01 (MARIA DAVILA)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010132 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: EME01 (NORMAN EMERSON)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------2014-09 010133 11/12/14 4550.00 010 46021 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/ECO-RAPID 1150.00 010 45040 3050 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/WSAB ------Vendor's Total = 5700.00 ------
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...... VENDOR.: GAR01 (CHRIS GARCIA)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010134 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: HEI01 (KAREN HEIT)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------2014-09 010135 11/12/14 1125.00 010 46021 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ECO-RAPID ------Vendor's Total = 1125.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: HON01 (ROBERT HONICKY)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------011 010136 11/12/14 192.00 010 46022 1000 10/08/14 SOUND SYSTEM,MILEAGE/ECO-RAPID BOARD MTG. ------Vendor's Total = 192.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: KIE01 (BARRY KIELSMEIER)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------2014 09 010137 11/12/14 112.50 010 46021 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/ECO-RAPID 157.50 010 45040 3040 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/HP TOD 45.00 010 45040 3050 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/WSAB ------Vendor's Total = 315.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: KOD01 (MICHAEL R. KODAMA)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41031 010138 11/12/14 650.04 010 46022 1000 10/14 BOARD MEETING, OTHER EXPENSES REPORT.: 11/06/14 ECO-RAPID TRANSIT PAGE: 004 RUN....: 11/06/14 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Darlene Sarty CTL.: ECO
...... VENDOR.: KOD01 (MICHAEL R. KODAMA) ..Continue..
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------62201409 010138 11/12/14 4656.25 010 46010 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ECO-RAPID 125.00 010 45010 2010 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/TLU 4500.00 010 45010 2020 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/BHA-GAS 656.25 010 45010 3020 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/TOD II 468.75 010 45040 3030 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/HP-PKG 625.00 010 45040 3040 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/HP-TOD 1968.75 010 45010 3050 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/WSAB 108.08 010 46022 1000 09/14 REIMBURSE MILEAGE/ECO-RAPID 12.32 010 45020 2020 09/14 REIMBURSE MILEAGE/BHA-GAS 11.20 010 45040 3040 09/14 REIMBURSE MILEAGE/HP-TOD 30.80 010 45020 3050 09/14 REIMBURSE MILEAGE/WSAB 84.56 010 46022 1000 09/14 EXPENSES/ECO-RAPID 14.60 010 45020 2020 09/14 EXPENSES/BHA-GAS 9.17 010 45020 3050 09/14 EXPENSES/WSAB 4943.50 010 46022 1000 09/14 ADMINISTRATION/ECO-RAPID 78.75 010 45020 2010 09/14 ADMINISTRATION/TLU 1082.18 010 45020 2020 09/14 ADMINISTRATION/BHA-GAS 547.50 010 45020 3020 09/14 ADMINISTRATION/TOD II 240.00 010 45020 3030 09/14 ADMINISTRATION/HP-PKG 296.25 010 45020 3040 09/14 ADMINISTRATION/HP-TOD 270.00 010 45020 3050 09/14 REIMBURSE MILEAGE/WSAB ------Vendor's Total = 21378.95 ------
...... VENDOR.: KON01 (KONICA MINOLTA)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------26015121 010139 11/12/14 279.11 010 45020 1000 COPIER LEASE, COPIES/ECO-RAPID 3.97 010 45020 3020 COPIER LEASE, COPIES/TOD II 14.46 010 45020 2020 COPIER LEASE, COPIES/BHA-GAS 8.54 010 45020 3050 COPIER LEASE, COPIES/WSAB ------Vendor's Total = 306.08 ------
...... VENDOR.: LAF01 (LA FORET ADVERTISING)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------00064 010140 11/12/14 280.00 010 46022 1000 MILEAGE, AUDIO SYSTEM SERVICE ------Vendor's Total = 280.00 ------
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...... VENDOR.: LAR01 (SCOTT LARSEN)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010141 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: LEO01 (JOAQUIN LEON)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------2014-10 010142 11/12/14 45.00 010 46021 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/ECO-RAPID ------Vendor's Total = 45.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: MAR03 (LUIS H. MARQUEZ)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010143 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: MCC01 (MIKE MCCORMICK)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010144 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: MCL01 (MARSHA MCLEAN)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010145 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
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...... VENDOR.: PER01 (ROSA ELENA PEREZ)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010146 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: QUI01 (FRANK QUINTERO)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010147 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: RIF01 (ALLYN D. RIFKIN, PE)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------2014-09 010148 11/12/14 100.00 010 46021 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ECO-RAPID 2600.00 010 45040 2020 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/BHA-GAS 100.00 010 45040 3050 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/WSAB 23.52 010 46021 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ECO-RAPID 45.92 010 45040 2020 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/BHA-GAS ------Vendor's Total = 2869.44 ------
...... VENDOR.: SAM01 (BARRY SAMSTEN)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------2014-09 010149 11/12/14 350.00 010 46021 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/ECO-RAPID 650.00 010 45040 2020 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/BHA-GAS 550.00 010 45040 3050 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/WSAB ------Vendor's Total = 1550.00 ------
REPORT.: 11/06/14 ECO-RAPID TRANSIT PAGE: 007 RUN....: 11/06/14 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Darlene Sarty CTL.: ECO
...... VENDOR.: SIL01 (LILLIAN BURKENHEIM)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------2014-09 010150 11/12/14 1250.00 010 46021 1000 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/ECO-RAPID 200.00 010 45040 3020 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/TOD II 1400.00 010 45040 3040 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/HP TOD 650.00 010 45040 3050 09/14 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/WSAB ------Vendor's Total = 3500.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: SIN01 (ZAREH SINANYAN)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010151 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: SPO01 (SPOONFACTORY, INC.)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------7090 010152 11/12/14 161.00 010 46022 1000 10/14 WEB HOSTING, WEBSITE UPDATES ------Vendor's Total = 161.00 ------
...... VENDOR.: TAJ01 (MOHAMMED ALI SAJJAD TAJ)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------B41008 010153 11/12/14 100.00 010 46000 1000 10/08/14 OLDA MEETING STIPEND ------Vendor's Total = 100.00 ------
REPORT.: 11/06/14 ECO-RAPID TRANSIT PAGE: 008 RUN....: 11/06/14 Cash Disbursement Report by Vendor ID #: PYVP Run By.: Darlene Sarty CTL.: ECO
...... VENDOR.: TAY01 (IRVING N. TAYLOR)
---- WARRANT ------DISTRIBUTION ------Invoice No Number Date Amount Paid G/L Account No Description ------410 010154 11/12/14 800.00 010 45040 3020 8/21-9/19 TECH.ASST/TRANSIT CORRIDOR DEVEL.POLICY ------Vendor's Total = 800.00 ------
Report's Grand Total = 44896.46 ======REPORT.: Aug 11 14 Monday ECO-RAPID TRANSIT PAGE: 001 RUN....: Aug 11 14 Time: 20:09 Chart of Accounts Master ID #: AU-CA Run By.: Pearl Tsui CTL.: ECO FUND ACCT PROJ Description Extended Description STOP ------1000 General General 2010 Cerritos Trans Cerritos Transportation Land-Use Grant 2020 Airport Grd Acc Airport Ground Access Study 2030 Airport FTA Grt Airport FTA Grant 3010 Airport TOD Airport TOD 3020 Metro Trans OD Metro Transit Oriented Development 3030 HP Station Pk Huntington Park Station Parking Project 3040 HP TOD Station Huntington Park TOD Station Plan 3050 GC-WSA GC-W Santa Ana Branch 3rd Party Admin 8000 Unallo Grt Chrg Unallocated Grant Charges 1--- ======ASSETS ======ASSETS ======10100 Bank of the West BOW-General Checking 10200 Bank of America BOA-General Checking 10999 Cash Clearing Cash Clearing 11000 Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable 12000 Prepaid Expenditures Prepaid Expenditures 2--- ======LIABILIITES ======LIABILIITES ======20000 Accounts Payable Accounts Payable 21000 Deferred Inflows of Resources Deferred Inflows of Resources 22000 Advances Payable to Bellflower Advances Payable to City of Bellflower 29--- ======FUND BALANCES ======FUND BALANCES ======29500 Fund Balance Fund Balance 3--- ======FUND BALANCES ======FUND BALANCES ======3---- == REVENUES ======REVENUES ======31--- - Operating ------Operating Revenues ------31000 Membership Dues Membership Dues 32--- - Fed Grants ------Federal Grant Revenues ------32010 Cerritos Trans Cerritos Transportation Land-Use Grant 32020 Airport Grd Acc Airport Ground Access Study 32030 Airport FTA Grt Airport FTA Grant 33--- -Other Grants------State/Local Grant Revenues ------33010 Airport TOD Airport TOD 33020 Metro Trans OD Metro Transit Oriented Development 33030 HP Station Pk Huntington Park Station Parking Project 33040 HP TOD Station Huntington Park TOD Station Plan 33050 GC-WSA GC-W Santa Ana Branch 3rd Party Admin 4---- == EXPENSES ======EXPENSES ======45--- - Grant Exp ------Grant Expenses ------45010 Exec Dir Grnts Executive Director Grants 45020 Office Admin/Ex Office Administration/Expenses (Grants) 45030 Legal (Grants) Legal (Grants) 45040 Staff/Consultan Staff/Consultants 46--- - General Exp ------General Expenses ------46000 Auth Board Act Authority Board Activities 46010 Executive Dir Executive Director-General 46021 Other Admin Other Administrative (Gen Prof. Labor) 46022 Office Admin Office Administration (Staff/Expenses) 46030 Legal (General) Legal (General) 46040 Insurance Insurance 46050 MTA Fee MTA Fee 010 General Fund General Fund REPORT.: Aug 11 14 Monday ECO-RAPID TRANSIT PAGE: 002 RUN....: Aug 11 14 Time: 20:09 Chart of Accounts Master ID #: AU-CA Run By.: Pearl Tsui CTL.: ECO FUND ACCT PROJ Description Extended Description STOP ------999 Cash Clearing Cash Clearing ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ECO-RAPID TRANSIT
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2014
Bank of Bank of the America West Total
Cash, beginning balance$ 31,407.77 $ 58,909.83 $ 90,317.60
Receipts: City of Bellflower Advance for WSAB per MOU 19.1 -August - 8,511.82 8,511.82 City of Bellflower Advance for WSAB per MOU 19.1 -September - 5,232.39 5,232.39 (See attached report for transaction details and current month-end balance) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority/Grants - 16,115.42 16,115.42 City of Artesia - 2014/15 Membership Dues - 6,142.00 6,142.00 City of Huntington Park - 2014/15 Membership Dues 16,443.00 16,443.00 Total cash receipts - 52,444.63 52,444.63
Expenditures: Bank analysis fee (28.24) - (28.24) Bank fee - positive pay service fee - (34.65) (34.65) Warrants (#10096-10125) approved on 10/08/14 - (44,678.48) (44,678.48) Total expenditures (28.24) (44,713.13) (44,741.37)
Cash, ending balance$ 31,379.53 $ 66,641.33 $ 98,020.86
Less: cash reserved for D.L. Piper U.S. LLP (29,710.00) - (29,710.00)
Available cash balance $ 1,669.53 $ 66,641.33 $ 68,310.86
W. Michael McCormick Treasurer
310594-1.xlsx Report Date: 11/05/14 ECO-RAPID TRANSIT Page.: 1 Run Date...: 11/05/14 10:31 G/L Trial Balance - Detail in the Order of ACCT ID # GLTB Run by.....: Anna Francisco For All Accounts Up To ||||| |||| CTL.: ECO With a Mask of 010 22000 **** Beginning of.: July 1, 2014 (01-15) Thru Ending of.: October 31, 2014 (04-15) G/L Account No Ctr Cal. Fiscl Date Jrnl Line Description Activity Amt Balances Extension ------010 22000 General Fund Advances Payable to Bellflower
Balance July 1, 2014 (01-15) .00
Jul 2014 01-2015 07/18/14 HD-00 0011 WSAB 3RD PARTY REFINEMENT STUDY ADMIN -23,798.66 -23,798.66 APRIL-JUNE 2014 FUNDS ADVANCED BY CITY OF BELLFLOWER PER MOU 19.1 Aug 2014 02-2015 08/22/14 PT-04 0001 WSAB 3RD PARTY REFINEMENT STYDY ADMIN/ JULY 2014 -8,096.78 -31,895.44 FUNDS ADVANCED BY CITY OF BELLFLOWER PER MOU 19.1 Sep 2014 03-2015 09/15/14 PT-01 0003 WSAB 3RD PARTY REFINEMENT STUDY ADMIN 23,798.66 -8,096.78 BELLFLOWER RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT (FOR 04/14-06/14 SERVICES) FROM GCCOG IN FY 14-15 RECONIZE ADVANCE FUNDING TO REVENUE Oct 2014 04-2015 10/15/14 AF-00 0003 WSAB 3RD PARTY REFINEMENT STUDY ADMIN/AUGUST 2014 -8,511.82 -16,608.60 FUNDS ADVANCED BY CITY OF BELLFLOWER PER MOU 19.1 Oct 2014 04-2015 10/29/14 AF-00 0005 WSAB 3RD PARTY REFINEMENT STUDY ADMIN/SEPT 2014 -5,232.39 -21,840.99 FUNDS ADVANCED BY CITY OF BELLFLOWER PER MOU 19.1
** Budget not Applicable ** Activity ----> -21,840.99 ------Balance October 31, 2014 (04-15) -21,840.99 -21,840.99
Item 4d
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline A G E N D A R E P O R T Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit DATE: November 12, 2014 technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF INVOICES RELATED TO ORANGELINE agencies: DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S, DBA ECO-RAPID TRANSIT, THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY
OF WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT City of Artesia AND SUBMISSION OF THE APPROVED INVOICES TO THE CITY
City of Bell OF BELLFLOWER FOR PAYMENT
City of Bell Gardens
City of Bellflower ISSUE
City of Cudahy Approval for submission of invoices for incurred costs related to Third Party City of Downey Administration of the Technical Refinement Study on the West Santa Ana Branch City of Glendale Transit Corridor City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood BACKGROUND
City of Paramount
City of South Gate The MOU between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and
City of Vernon the Gateway Sub-region allocated Measure R funding for Third Party Administration costs. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority RECOMMENDATION
Chairman It is recommended that the Board:
Luis Marquez Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey 1. Approve invoices for work performed on the Third Party Administration of the Technical Refinement Study project. Vice Chairman
Maria Davila Council Member 2. Direct the staff to submit copies of the invoices to the City of Bellflower for City of South Gate reimbursement pursuant to the terms of the Funding MOU. Secretary
Rosa E. Perez 3. Approve this payment procedure for use each month. Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer
Michael McCormick Mayor City of Vernon
Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
City of Bellflower October 27, 2014 16600 Civic Center Drive Bellflower, CA 90706
RE: THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION - TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY - WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Invoice # 6 October 1-25 , 2014
Project Administration Michael R Kodama $2,187.50 Allyn Rifkin $875.00 Barry Samsten $650.00 Lillian Burkenheim $450.00 Barry Kielsmeier $0.00 Walter Beaumont $165.00 Dennis Brooks $0.00 Cristina Quintero $157.50 Karen Cruz $112.50
Total Labor $4,597.50 Total Mileage $42.56 Other Expenses $21.01 Total Staff $4,661.07 Subconsultants Norm Emerson $1,200.00 Total Subconsultants $1,200.00
Total Due $5,861.07
Total Eco-Rapid Transit Budget $146,700.00 Total Invoiced to Date $51,500.72 Total Remaining $95,199.28
Payable to: Orangeline Development Authority 16401 Paramount Blvd Paramount CA 90723
The costs incurred and billed are actual allowable costs incurred for the project consistent with the scope of work. CERTIFIED
Chairman Secretary Date
ECO-RAPID TRANSIT LABOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION - TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY - WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Name: Michael R. Kodama
Date Init. Project Description Hours Expenses Miles Conference call with Violeta Alvarez, City of Bell - provide update 10/01/14 MK WSAB regarding Florence/Gage station issues 0.50 10/06/14 MK WSAB Prepare for WSAB Team meeting 1.00 10/07/14 MK WSAB WSAB Project team meeting 2.00 $6.00 20 Fanny Pan - review Downtown LA outreach issue & prepare for Eco- 10/08/14 MK WSAB Rapid Transit board meeting - technical refinement study item 0.50 Distribute Task 4.1 Huntington Park report to Huntington Park, 10/08/14 MK WSAB Vernon, Bell, Cudahy and Bell Gardens 0.25 Invoices for members - Third Party Administration; correspondence 10/10/14 MK WSAB updating City of Bell, Rodrigue re H Pk and station impacts 1.00 Follow up with City of Bell regarding Huntington Park Station - 10/10/14 MK WSAB Florence or Gage 0.25 Assist Gateway Cities COG and request invoices from members for 10/10/14 MK WSAB Third Party Administration project 0.25 Provide administrative support for City of Artesia regarding quarterly 10/13/14 MK WSAB invoice; work with City on Form 60 issues 0.25 Review station issues (Green Line) and its impact to Downey w 10/13/14 MK WSAB Downey staff - communicate w F Pan re Downey 0.50 10/14/14 MK WSAB Fanny Pan - project update 0.25 10/15/14 MK WSAB Respond to questions from South Gate re Green Line Station 0.25 Respond to questions from Artesia re Artesia station; respond to 10/15/14 MK WSAB Artesia questions re invoicing 0.25 Provide update and receive input from Eco-Rapid Transit staff re Technical Refinement study - Downtown Los Angeles, Union Station 10/15/14 MK WSAB access, Vernon/H Pk & Artesia/Cerritos 0.75 10/16/14 MK WSAB Review Huntington Park station options w Mayor R Perez 0.25 10/17/14 MK WSAB Review Paramount station update to Councilmember G Daniels 0.25 Provide update on Downey, Green Line and Florence Station to 10/17/14 MK WSAB Councilmember Davila 0.25 Provide update re Downey station and Green Line station to L 10/17/14 MK WSAB Marquez 0.25 Provide project update to B Lee, Bellflower regarding WSAB Technical Refinement Study - focus on Artesia Station and Green Line station. Provide background information and technical refinement study information to Brian Lee, Bellflower; review current 10/20/14 MK WSAB status of technical refinement study 0.75 Review technical refinement project issues w Matt Abbott; prepare 10/20/14 MK WSAB for City Working Group meeting 0.25 10/20/14 MK WSAB Review technical refinement project issues w Allyn Rifkin 0.50 10/20/14 MK WSAB Provide input to Vernon response letter 0.25 10/21/14 MK WSAB Review agenda, minutes and prepare for WSAB team meeting 0.50 10/21/14 MK WSAB WSAB team meeting 2.50 $6.00 20 Provide information & gather feedback from A Rifkin, L Burkenheim, 10/21/14 MK WSAB B Samsten & N Emerson re downtown route options 0.75 Respond to questions re Artesia station; discuss options and impact 10/22/14 MK WSAB of Cerritos re station - Mayor Lima 0.25 Respond to City of Downey questions re Downey Station, Green 10/22/14 MK WSAB Line Station; review request w F Pan 0.25 Respond to request from H Pk & Vernon for meeting re alignment 10/22/14 MK WSAB options in Vernon 0.25 Review H Pk. Vernon & Downtown Los Angeles alignment issues w 10/22/14 MK WSAB L Burkenheim 0.25 City working group - Technical Refinement Study Presentation (F 10/23/14 MK WSAB Pan) 0.50 Review Pacific station planning and route issues w R Bates & B 10/24/14 MK WSAB Levy 0.25 10/24/14 MK WSAB Review project & station issues w City of Downey staff 1.25
Subtotal Project 17.50 40
EXPENSES Project Description MK WSAB Neopost $1.17 $1.17 MK WSAB
Subtotal Expenses $13.17
Summary: Total Rate Amount Hours 17.50 $125.00 $2,187.50 Mileage 40 $0.56 $22.40 Expenses $13.17
TOTAL BILLED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION $2,223.07 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION - TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY - WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Name: Allyn D. Rifkin, PE
Date Init. Project Description Hours Expenses Miles 10/02/14 ADR WSAB Artesia station report 2.50 Review Huntington Park and Vernon document; 10/09/14 ADR WSAB examine alternative route options for Vernon 0.75 Participate in team discusion re technical refinement study - downtown Los Angeles, Union station, 10/15/14 ADR WSAB Vernon/Huntington Park and Artesia/Cerritos 0.75 10/20/14 ADR WSAB Preparation for CWG meeting re WSAB. 2.00 Review technical refinement issues w M Kodama - 10/20/14 ADR WSAB Vernon options 0.50 Examine Vernon options - provide input re grade 10/21/14 ADR WSAB separation issues 0.75 Review downtown alternatives and options; provide input 10/21/14 ADR WSAB to M Kodama 0.75 10/22/14 ADR WSAB Provide input to J Morales re Huntington Park options 0.25 WSAB - meeting of CWG - Huntington Park - 10/23/14 ADR WSAB presentation by F Pan 0.50 36
Subtotal Project 8.75 36
EXPENSES DESCRIPTION
Subtotal Expenses $0.00
Summary: Total Rate Amount Hours 8.75 $100.00 $875.00 Mileage 36 $0.56 $20.16 Expenses $0.00
TOTAL BILLED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION $895.16 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION - TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY - WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Name: Barry Samsten
Date Init. Project Description Hours Expenses Miles Provide input to M Kodama re Vernon alignment 10/08/14 BS WSAB options 1.00 10/09/14 BS WSAB Review Task 4.1 re Huntington Park report 2.00 Provide update and participate in team discussion re Technical Refinement study - Downtown Los Angeles, Union Station access, Vernon/Huntington Park & 10/15/14 BS WSAB Artesia/Cerritos 0.75 Provide comments to M Kodama re WSAB project - 10/16/14 BS WSAB Green Line Station 1.25 Provide update re Technical Refinement study - 10/21/14 BS WSAB Downtown Los Angeles & Union Station 0.75 Provide input to M Kodama re Vernon alignment and 10/22/14 BS WSAB grade separation issues 0.75
Subtotal Project 6.50 0
EXPENSES DESCRIPTION BS WSAB $0.00 BS WSAB $0.00
Subtotal Expenses $0.00
Summary: Total Rate Amount Hours 6.50 $100.00 $650.00 Mileage 0 $0.56 $0.00 Expenses $0.00
TOTAL BILLED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION $650.00 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION - TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY - WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Name: Lillian Burkenheim Silver
Date Init. Project Description Hours Expenses Miles Review Terminus Station/Artesia Draft Study and 10/02/14 LB WSAB comments 2.00 10/21/14 LB WSAB Downtown route options issues 0.75 Provide input to prepare Eco-Rapid Transit team for Tech Refinement Alternative Analysis; value of Pacific 10/21/14 LB WSAB Station, Arts Districts and Little Tokyo. 1.50 Huntington Park and Downtown Los Angeles alignment 10/22/14 LB WSAB issues 0.25
Subtotal Project 4.50 0
EXPENSES DESCRIPTION LB WSAB Expense--describe $0.00 LB WSAB Expense--describe $0.00
Subtotal Expenses $0.00
Summary: Total Rate Amount Hours 4.50 $100.00 $450.00 Mileage 0 $0.56 $0.00 Expenses $0.00
TOTAL BILLED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION $450.00 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION - TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY - WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Name Walter Douglas Beaumont
Date Init. Project Description Hours Expenses Miles Provide information to City of Artesia regarding 10/03/14 WB WSAB station terminus 1.00 Participate in discussion with staff regarding Downtown Los Angeles, Union Station, 10/15/14 WB WSAB Vernon/Huntington Pk and Artesia/Cerritos 0.75 Review agenda for City Working Group - review issues related to Vernon alignment and 10/17/14 WB WSAB Huntington Park station 0.50 City Working Group - Technical refinement study 10/23/14 WB WSAB presentation - F Pan 0.50
Subtotal Project 2.75 0
EXPENSES DESCRIPTION WB WSAB Expense--describe $0.00 WB WSAB Expense--describe $0.00
Subtotal Expenses $0.00
Summary: Total Rate Amount Hours 2.75 $60.00 $165.00 Mileage 0 $0.56 $0.00 Expenses $0.00
TOTAL BILLED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION $165.00 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION - TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY - WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Name: Maria Cristina Quintero
Date Init. Project Description Hours Expenses Miles 10/01/14 MCQ WSAB WSAB draft invoice. Send draft invoice to staff for review. 1.50 Final WSAB invoice. Prepare and send pdf. Update WSAB 10/01/14 MCQ WSAB cash flow. 1.50 Send pdf signed WSAB invoice to City of Bellflower. Mail 10/09/14 MCQ WSAB original to Bellflower. 0.50
Subtotal Project 3.50 0
EXPENSES DESCRIPTION MCQ WSAB
Subtotal Expenses $0.00
Summary: Total Rate Amount Hours 3.50 $45.00 $157.50 Mileage 0 0.56 $0.00 Expenses $0.00
TOTAL BILLED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION $157.50 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION - TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY - WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Name: Karen Cruz
Date Init. Project Description Hours Expenses Miles 10/02/14 KC WSAB Print and prepare back up documents re WSAB invoice 0.75 Work on WSAB folder for Executive Director re: Task 4.3, meetings agendas and maps. Update Executive Director 10/02/14 KC WSAB binder 1.00
Work with C Quintero and Executive Director on WSAB 10/03/14 KC WSAB invoice re first draft revision, description and revision of task 1.00 Work on WSAB folder for Executive Director re bind Task 4.1 alternate station location and realignment report, Task 4.2 new southern terminus station - Artesia station impact 10/20/14 KC WSAB report. Update Executive Director binder. 1.00
Subtotal Project 3.75 0
EXPENSES DESCRIPTION KC WSAB KC WSAB
Subtotal Expenses $0.00
Summary: Total Rate Amount Hours 3.75 $30.00 $112.50 Mileage 0 $0.56 $0.00 Expenses $0.00
TOTAL BILLED TO THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION $112.50
ECO-RAPID TRANSIT CONSULTANTS THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION - TECHNICAL REFINEMENT STUDY - WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Name: Norman Emerson
Date Init. Project Description Hours Expenses Miles Review Technical Refinement issues - Downtown Los 10/06/14 NE WSAB Angeles 1.25 10/08/14 NE WSAB Review Task 4.1 Huntington Park report 1.00 10/14/14 NE WSAB Review Technical Refinement Green Line Station 1.50 Review Technical Refinement - provide input re Downtown 10/21/14 NE WSAB Los Angeles - Little Tokyo and Arts District 0.75
Technical Refinement study - Union Station - impact and 10/21/14 NE WSAB feasibility of acess to station - provide input to M Kodama 0.75 Participate in Technical Refinement Alternative Analysis in City Technical Coordination Meeting; presenation by F 10/23/14 NE WSAB Pan; discuss alternatives w J Morales 0.75
Subtotal Project 6.00 0
EXPENSES DESCRIPTION NE WSAB Expense--describe $0.00 NE WSAB Expense--describe $0.00
Subtotal Expenses $0.00
Summary: Total Rate Amount Hours 6.00 $200.00 $1,200.00 Mileage 0 $0.56 $0.00 Expenses $0.00
TOTAL BILLED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION $1,200.00
ECO-RAPID TRANSIT EXPENSES Printing October 2014
WSAB Qty Cost Total
Black Printing 199 @ $0.017985 $3.58 Color Printing 41 @ $0.103796 $4.26 Total Printing 240 $7.84
October 24, 2014
NeoPost Invoice
October 1-25, 2014
WSAB
1. Mailing Invoice to Bellflower
1 envelops/0.69 per envelop
Total = $0.69
2. Mailing WSAB documents to staff
1 envelops/0.48 per envelop
Total = $0.48
TOTAL= $1.17
Item 6
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline A G E N D A R E P O R T Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance FROM: Michael R Kodama, Executive Director and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit DATE: November 12, 2014 technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING PUBLIC PRIVATE agencies: PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ISSUE City of Artesia
City of Bell The Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors requested that staff look into the potential
City of Bell Gardens for accelerating the Eco-Rapid Transit Project through a Public/Private/Partnership
City of Bellflower (3P). Staff believes that there is P3 information available for consideration.
City of Cudahy BACKGROUND City of Downey
City of Glendale The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has looked at 3P City of Huntington Park options available for a transit project. They concluded that project definition City of Maywood status is an important determinant in the success of a 3P venture. The Eco-Rapid
City of Paramount Transit line is currently undergoing a technical refinement study that is intended to
City of South Gate fill in the technical voids left by the SCAG Alternative Analysis (AA). Upon completion
City of Vernon of the technical refinement study, it is expected that the project can move into the environmental documentation phase. This will flesh out project impacts and benefits Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority as well as provide initial project costs based on a selected route and preliminary engineering. This is when the project becomes “real” and a preferred project is selected. This is considered essential to a 3P investor.
Chairman
Luis Marquez Staff has conducted initial research and believes that it can be helpful to request 3P Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey information from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and begin the process of learning about 3P options and alternatives for Eco-Rapid Transit. Vice Chairman
Maria Davila Council Member RECOMMENDATION City of South Gate
Secretary It is recommended that the Board: Rosa E. Perez Mayor City of Huntington Park 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or
Treasurer
Michael McCormick 2. Receive and file the report. Mayor City of Vernon
Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)?
•. A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a mutually beneficial collaboration between a public sponsor and a private sector entity. Through this contractual arrangement, the skills and assets of each sector are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. In addition to sharing resources, each party shares in the risks and rewards potential in the delivery of the service and/or facility. Projects with the greatest likelihood of success are those high priority projects that are clearly defined and have a demonstrated public sector commitment. Projects delivered through a PPP must allocate the risks fairly between the parties, with each sector assuming the risks they are best able to manage. The public sponsor usually assumes the project definition risk by undertaking the environmental clearance effort, assessing financial feasibility and garnering stakeholder and political commitment. The private sector can best assume the financial risk, such as project financing, construction and perhaps facility management.
2. What are the different types of Public-Private Partnerships?
•. A variety of Public-Private Partnership models have been utilized throughout the world, having the common objective of facilitating private sector participation in the provision of public works and sharing with the private partners some of the traditional public responsibility and risks for financing, designing, constructing, maintaining and/or operating various infrastructure projects. Most PPP models take one of the following forms: Design-Build (DB): The public sponsor contracts with a private party to design and build a project to the specifications provided by the public sponsor, and certain risks for design and construction are assumed by the private contractor. After completion, the public sponsor operates and maintains the facility. Design-Build-Maintain (DBM): This is similar to Design-Build but also transfers maintenance responsibility to the private contractor for a specified period. The public sponsor bears full funding responsibility and retains ownership and operation of the facility. Design-Build- Operate (DBO): This is also similar to Design-Build, with the private party also assuming facility operation responsibility and risk for a specified period, while the public sponsor bears full funding responsibility and retains the maintenance role. Design-Build- Operate-Maintain (DBOM): The public sponsor contracts with a private partner to design, build, operate and maintain the facility for a specific period, while the public sponsor typically bears full funding responsibility. At the end of that period, operation and maintenance transfers back to the public sponsor in a pre-prescribed state of good repair. Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM): The public sponsor contracts with the private sector to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a facility under a long-term agreement, while the public sponsor retains ownership of the facility. At the end of that time frame, full responsibility for the facility is transferred to the public sponsor in a state of good repair.
3. How will Metro determine which projects to deliver with the PPP method?
•. Utilizing definitive value for money analyses, cost analyses, evaluation of risks assessment, and other rigorous and thorough project evaluation exercises, the mission of the PPP Program is to determine ultimately which project delivery method, design/build or PPP, provides the best value for Metro and the citizens of Los Angeles County. Metro adopted specific criteria and a progressive evaluation process with which to assess likely PPP delivery potential of all our transit and highway projects. An initial survey of some 81 projects listed in our Long Range Transportation Plan identified 14 as having likely PPP potential, and three highway projects have emerged from that initial survey. These are: I-710 South Corridor (including I-710 South Early Action Projects) SR-710 North Extension: Tunnel High Desert Corridor Two more, the group of projects identified as the Accelerated Regional Transportation Improvements (ARTI) Project (highway projects) and the Sepulveda Pass Corridor Project (highway and transit projects), are also in the development phase, with ARTI scheduled for a Request for Qualifications solicitation release in the summer of 2013. Although at various stages of development, all our projects follow the same evaluation workflow process, considering both traditional delivery models and PPP delivery, to ensure a thorough and objective consideration of appropriate project implementation. The three highway projects identified above are currently being analyzed as alternatives in the on-going environmental clearance efforts, and would only be considered for implementation if ultimately selected by Metro’s Board as the locally preferred alternatives. Our assessments indicate they would provide financial and project delivery benefits when undertaken as PPPs, particularly when evaluated on a whole-life costing basis, which considers the cost of designing, building, and maintaining a project over a 35-50 year contract period. Each project offers a unique set of opportunities for potential acceleration and/or cost savings, although the benefits differ substantially among the projects. All of the projects have aspects that could interest major contractors and equity and debt sponsors. At this time, we don’t anticipate commencing a procurement solicitation for any of these three projects until the environmental work is completed. More information about the SR-710 North gap, the I-710 South and the High Desert Corridor can be found here.
4. What are some examples of the kinds of partners Metro will be seeking to form Public-Private Partnerships?
•. We are interested in working with consortiums of nationally and internationally qualified PPP‑experienced infrastructure providers. Partners may be financial institutions of various kinds including banks and private equity funds, as well as union, public and private pension plans, to name a few. They may also likely be construction firms that specialize in highway and/or public transit design, construction, operation, and/or maintenance.
5. How does a potential partner learn about potential opportunities for partnering with Metro?
•. Check in with our Basics for Vendors site and follow Metro’s current solicitations site for procurement listings.
6. How will Metro determine which partners to team with for Public- Private Partnerships?
•. A critical issue in PPPs is the selection of the right private sector partners. When public•private venture projects are selected by Metro’s Board to be advanced through procurement, we will identify and refine a set of appropriate selection criteria for each of the projects. Criteria Metro will employ in selecting private partners would include: • Previous track record in providing the assets it is offering to contribute to the partnership • Experience with PPPs • Public and private reputation for integrity and reliability • Adequacy of the partners’ resources to meet Metro's requirements • Willingness to be flexible in working through development of PPP agreement • Quality of the match between the partners’ assets and Metro's specific project requirements
7. Could Public-Private Partnerships lead to users being charged very high tolls or fares because private partners are involved in building and/or operating taxpayer funded roads and public transit?
•. Fares charged on Metro's transit facilities, whether operated by a private operator under contract to Metro, or by Metro itself, would be consistent with the agency's overall fare structure, which is established by Metro Board action. On Metro’s tolled highway facilities, the toll rates would be established by Metro and approved by the Board. If the transit or highway facilities are to be privately financed, owned and operated, the private operator establishes the fares and/or tolls, and assumes “revenue risk”. This means the private operator will receive the revenues but also assumes the risk of people using, or not using, the facility. Charging uneconomically high fares or tolls could discourage use, reducing potential revenue the operator would generate, thus making the high user rate ultimately counter- productive.
8. Why haven’t PPP’s been used more extensively before in California?
•. Prior state law authorized the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Regional Transportation Agencies to enter into comprehensive development lease agreements with public and private entities, for certain projects that may charge tolls and user fees, but limited the number of projects to two in northern California and two in southern California. The SR-91 tolled facility and the I‑125 South Bay Expressway were the two southern California projects built under this authorization. California Senate Bill 4 (SBX2 4), effective May 21, 2009, extended the authorization term to January 1, 2017, and deleted the restriction on the number of projects that may be undertaken. This legislative authorization now enables us to explore the possibility of sector investment in badly-needed state infrastructure projects at a time when public funding is extremely scarce.
9. What happens if a Public-Private Partnership project is an economic failure?
•. Not all public-private partnerships are successful. But one of the key features of the partnership is the assigning of risks to the party best able to manage those risks. Therefore, if the partnership agreement is structured correctly, and the financial risk is transferred to the private investor, the equity investors and lenders must be the party to work out the debt repayment. The public sector has gained a fully- constructed, functioning facility, available for public use many years earlier than would otherwise be possible. In many cases, toll concession projects that have failed have not been taken over by the public sponsor, but instead by other private buyers who assume ownership and keep the roads in operation.
10. If foreign partners are involved in Metro’s Public-Private Partnership Program, could that lead to foreign control of our local infrastructure?
•. Metro will not transfer ownership of any of our facilities. Our agreements with the private sector partners (whether from the U.S. or international) could involve designing, building, financing, maintaining and/or possibly operating our facilities, and Metro will constantly monitor those agreements to assure compliance with its terms. We will search for the finest, most experienced, capable firms possible to partner with us to deliver our projects. It must be recognized that companies with the most proven track record in PPPs are international firms, as the public-private partnership concept is still relatively new in the U.S.
11. Who is in charge of a Public-Private Partnership project and who makes the critical decisions during construction and then later during operation?
•. Roles and responsibilities of all parties to a PPP project are determined through negotiations leading to the execution of a concession agreement between the parties. The agreement will set forth the project specifications, requirements and performance criteria that Metro expects the private partner to meet so that the project achieves the desired outcome-based goals. Abiding by these parameters, decisions made during project design, construction and possibly operation will best be made by the party assuming responsibility for the outcome of those decisions. For example, if the private partner is to assume maintenance responsibility for all the elevators in a subway station during the full 35 year term of a concession agreement, the decision as to selection of specific elevators to be used would likely be left to the private partner. Metro must specify the performance requirements of the elevators in the agreement (i.e. limited time for maintenance and repair; limited number of repair episodes within a month, etc.), and if these requirements are not met, the private partner suffers financial consequences as specified in the agreement. Some of the potential PPP projects are on California’s State Highway system, and Metro will therefore be working in close collaboration with California’s Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The specific roles and responsibilities of both Metro and Caltrans will be fully identified and outlined in cooperative agreements between the agencies.
12. Does the fact that a project is a Public-Private Partnership mean that the public will have less input into how the project is constructed or operated?
•. Public input for our projects is solicited during the environmental clearance and preliminary design phases, when we are preparing the Environmental Impact Report or Statement (EIR/S). It is in the EIR/S phase that the project is defined by the consideration of mobility need, engineering, cost, operational feasibility, community collaboration and other factors. That process does not change, even if we are considering the delivery of a project as a PPP. The PPP component defines how the project is ultimately delivered, whether as a strictly public project or as a partnership with the private sector. Additionally, regardless of the delivery method, the construction contractors will always be required to initiate an aggressive public outreach program to address and manage construction impacts.
13. Under what circumstances do Public-Private Partnerships work best?
•. Public-Private Partnerships are most effective when the various risks and responsibilities of project delivery are appropriately allocated to the party best able to manage them. When structured effectively, PPPs can result in significant cost savings, shorten project delivery time and encourage innovations and the incorporation of life-cycle costs, which can often lead to delivery of a higher quality project.
14. What is the appropriate role for Public-Private Partnerships in advancing public projects?
•. Public-Private Partnerships are a tool in the project delivery toolbox. They are viewed as one of a number of techniques and mechanisms for funding, financing, delivering, and sustaining transportation facilities and services. PPPs are not an ultimate financing solution in the absence of other resources, but offer an opportunity to leverage existing and traditional sources of funding for service expansion, modernization, and infrastructure investment.
15. Do all transportation Public-Private Partnership ventures involve direct user charges?
•. Any public-private project that involves private sector financing needs a dedicated revenue source to repay any underlying project debt. Direct user charges (tolls or fares) are not the only potential source of debt repayment. Debt service payments can be provided by the public sponsor from general revenues, specific taxes or possibly leasing arrangements.
16. What types of financing mechanisms are available for Public- Private Partnerships?
•. Public-Private Partnership projects are often undertaken to supplement conventional procurement practices by providing additional revenue sources and mixing a variety of funding sources, thereby reducing demands on constrained public budgets. Some of the revenue sources used to support Public-Private Partnerships includes: - Shareholder equity - Grant anticipation bonds - General obligation bonds - State infrastructure bank loans - Direct user charges (tolls and transit fares) leveraged to obtain bonds - Other public agency dedicated revenue streams made available to a private sector developer: - Dedicated sales tax revenues - Leases - Direct user charges from other tolled facilities - Shadow tolls Public-Private Partnership financings often involve the co-mingling of different federally-sponsored tools and private commercial debt. The following federal innovative finance programs are important tools that the public sponsors can use to make Public-Private Partnership projects financially viable and attractive investment opportunities for private sector developers: - Flexible Matching - Toll Credits - Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicles - Grant Anticipation Notes - State Infrastructure Banks - Section 129 Loans - Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Credit
17. What does leveraging mean?
•. Leveraging occurs when public and private partners combine some of their assets and/or expertise to produce an outcome better than the outcome either party could achieve on its own. Public-Private Partnerships combine financial resources, provide in-kind contributions, and share knowledge in order to accelerate achievement of project objectives, often at a lower total cost than would otherwise be possible.
18. How do Public-Private Partnerships differ from the usual method in achieving public agency objectives?
◦ Accelerating implementation of high priority projects by compressing and overlapping services normally sequenced ◦ Providing management resources for large or complex programs to insure quality, cost and schedule deadlines are met ◦ Accessing advanced (and possibly proprietary) technologies not available through standard procurement approaches ◦ Improving asset management and the scientific application of life- cycle cost practices ◦ Achieving set levels of environmental or aesthetic quality ◦ Accessing new sources of private capital (debt and equity), thereby eliminating the need to wait for future budget cycles or future sales tax revenues to pay for needed infrastructure projects on a pay-as-you-go basis •. Public agency objectives are achieved by structuring consortium agreements with private partners that allocate roles, risks, and rewards to the entity – public or private – that is best able to manage them. Traditional roles are often redefined, and when financial incentives are introduced, private entities are often willing to assume new risks. Public-Private Partnerships are often used to meet such public objectives as:
19. How will Metro procure Public-Private Partnership projects?
•. Traditionally, public transportation owners acquire services through a competitive procurement process for each separate activity, either on a qualifications basis (for professional services) or low bid basis (for construction and technology). However, because this direct procurement process does not involve the transfer of risk, the traditional procurement process is not conducive to the development of Public-Private Partnerships. Metro will likely undertake a two-step procurement process, involving the determination of a subset of qualified proposers through a Request for Qualifications, who will be requested to submit proposals in response to a Request for Proposals, culminating with intensive negotiations with the consortium team offering the apparent overall best value to Metro. We plan to hold Industry Outreach meetings at various stages of this process, inviting input from the private sector to guide our scope development and project structure.
20. Are Public-Private Partnerships used only for transportation projects, or are they also used for other infrastructure facilities?
•. Public-private ventures are used regularly all over the world to deliver infrastructure such as water and wastewater systems, education, health care, corrections, building construction, power distribution, parks and recreation, communications technology and security.
21. Isn’t there a danger of the public losing control over services when operated by a private company?
•. To achieve long-term success in partnering with governments, private contractors must provide quality, value and dependability. Private companies have high levels of accountability with the public, media and regulators at various levels. In addition, the concession contract with the private company usually includes strong provisions for public agency oversight, and the contract contains financial incentives to encourage the private operator to abide by the concession agreement provisions.
22. Don’t private companies take short cuts in providing services in order to increase profits?
•. One of the reasons government agencies are increasing their participation in partnerships with private contractors is because their constituencies approve of the high quality of services being provided without a commensurate increase in taxes. The profits made by the private- sector in these partnerships come from increased efficiencies, economies of scale and long-term financing that may not be available to the public sector, rather than from cuts in the quality of service. A decrease in the quality of service would likely reduce the possibility of repeat and/or new business.
23. What is an Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS)?
•. An EIR/EIS is a document required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It evaluates potential impacts that a proposed project might have on people or the environment and addresses issues such as, air quality, health risk, noise, visual disruption, and construction impacts, among others.
24. Why do an EIR/EIS?
•. For a proposed project to move forward to construction, the extent of environmental impacts must first be determined according to State of California and federal law. If potentially significant impacts are anticipated, or if the project is considered controversial, an EIR/EIS is required. The EIR/EIS process simultaneously ensures that the requirements for documenting and reducing environmental impacts of a project are met. Additionally, the process provides for technical analysis as well as public input and participation.
25. What is the difference between California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?
•. CEQA is a State of California law and requires an EIR for projects that may have a significant impact on one or more environmental resources. NEPA is a federal law, and requires the preparation of an EIS for projects that may significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Under CEQA, an EIR requires the determination of whether individual impacts to environmental resources are “significant.” If there are significant impacts, the lead agency must adopt the mitigation measures outlined in the EIR, or it cannot pursue the project. By contrast, an EIS considers both beneficial and adverse effects when determining the significance of the project impact as a whole. CEQA also focuses on “the physical environment,” while NEPA provisions identify “the human environment,” which appears broader than the CEQA focus. Project Evaluation Process
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline A G E N D A R E P O R T Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance FROM: Michael R Kodama, Executive Director and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit DATE: November 12, 2014 technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING STATE CAP AND TRADE agencies: PROGRAM
ISSUE City of Artesia
City of Bell The State of California has adopted a multi-year Cap and Trade revenue expenditure
City of Bell Gardens program, including $832 million for the current fiscal year. This new revenue source
City of Bellflower presents a funding opportunity for Eco-Rapid Transit corridor cities supporting
City of Cudahy actions to reduce Greenhouse Gas and implement a range of projects improve sustainability. City of Downey
City of Glendale BACKGROUND City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood At the last Eco-Rapid Transit Board meeting staff reported on activities taking place
City of Paramount at both State and regional levels regarding the development of a program to allocate
City of South Gate Cap and Trade revenues to local communities supporting various actions to reduce
City of Vernon Greenhouse Gas (GHG). Staff reported that a key issue is how State guidelines will address requirements related to the share of funds that must benefit “disadvantaged Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority communities” (DACs). SB 535 (DeLeon, 2012) requires that 25 percent of Cap and Trade funds be invested in a manner that benefits DACs, while 10 percent must be spent in those communities. SB 862 builds on this framework and provides program-
Chairman specific targets for the share of funds that must benefit DACs, but does not require a
Luis Marquez specific share to be spent “within” DACs. But the same legislation did increase to Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey 50% the amount of Cap and Trade revenues dedicated to DACs for the Affordable
Vice Chairman Housing & Sustainable Communities program. How “disadvantaged communities” are defined is the responsibility of the California Environmental Protection Agency Maria Davila Council Member (CalEPA), pursuant to SB 535. CalEPA has developed a methodology known as the City of South Gate CalEnviro-Screen (currently under revision as version “2.0”). Secretary At the last meeting the Eco-Rapid Transit Board took the following actions related to Rosa E. Perez the State Cap and Trade revenue allocation program: Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer 1. Authorize staff to continue to monitor the range of state and regional (SCAG-
Michael McCormick Metro) agencies activities associated with Cap and Trade revenue expenditure Mayor program; City of Vernon
2. Authorize staff to work with Eco-Rapid Transit member cities in
the identification of eligible projects, based on a corridor-approach, for
Executive Director potential submittal for grant funding; and
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel 3. Authorize staff to continue coordinating with the Gateway Cities COG on
Teresa L. Highsmith development of a unified strategy to access the maximize amount of Cap and Trade revenue supported grants, benefiting corridor-member cities. Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Updated Activities Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high The purpose of this report is to provide the Board with an update on activities taking speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally place at the State and regional levels. friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation A. State options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program California. The Authority is composed of the following public agencies: The Strategic Growth Council (SGC) released preliminary draft guidelines for the Cap-and-Trade Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program on
September 23, 2014, with comments due by October 31, 2014. SGC held a public City of Artesia workshop on the draft guidelines on October 27, 2014 at SCAG’s headquarters in Los City of Bell Angeles.
City of Bell Gardens
City of Bellflower The guidelines establish two (2) distinct pathways to compete for funds:
City of Cudahy 1. Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Project Area: TODs are intended to City of Downey integrate High-Quality Transit systems with key destinations including City of Glendale residential/mixed uses, with an emphasis on affordable housing City of Huntington Park development. At least 40 percent of AHSC funds will be allocated to TODs. City of Maywood Maximum award: $15 million.
City of Paramount
City of South Gate 2. Integrated Connectivity Project (ICP): ICP’s are intended to
City of Vernon increase connectivity between land uses and improved transit access and
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena service, within non-metropolitan areas and metropolitan areas lacking Airport Authority qualifying High-Quality Transit systems. Areas with transit meeting the
definition of qualifying High-Quality Transit service are ineligible to apply as
Chairman an ICP. At least 30 percent of AHSC funds will be allocated to Integrated
Luis Marquez Connectivity Projects. Maximum award: $8 million. Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey
Vice Chairman The expected timeline for the AHSC Program is as follows:
Maria Davila Council Member December 11, 2014 - SGC Meeting to consider Final AHSC Program Guidelines. City of South Gate January 2015 - SGC releases Notice of Funding Availability. Secretary February 2015 - Concept Applications due. Rosa E. Perez April 2015 - Full Applications due (from invitees only). Mayor City of Huntington Park Late May/early June - SGC Staff Reports with Project Selection Recommendations.
Treasurer Late June - SGC Meeting to determine awards and award letters to applicants and
Michael McCormick legislators. Mayor City of Vernon CalEnviro Screen Tool
To inform the overall process under SB 535, the State is expected to use
Executive Director CalEnviroScreen (California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool), developed by the Cal EPA Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, to Michael R. Kodama identify communities most burdened by pollution from multiple sources and most General Counsel vulnerable to its effects. In October 2014, following a series of public workshops to Teresa L. Highsmith gather public input, CalEPA released its list of disadvantaged communities for the Ex-Officio purpose of SB 535. CalEPA designated the top 25 percent of census tracts in
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline California as disadvantaged communities for the purpose of investing cap-and-trade Development Authority, is a joint proceeds. According to Cal EPA the decision to include 25 percent of census tracts powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high “seeks to balance the State’s goals of inclusiveness and concentration of funds. speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally Under this approach, all of California’s most environmentally impacted communities friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance are eligible for targeted funding. It also ensures that State agencies concentrate and increase transportation funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in those communities.” options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern According to calculations by the Gateway Cities COG, over 60% of the COG cities are California. The Authority is composed of the following public included in the 25% calculation. agencies: A map of the Los Angeles County communities identified by Cal EPA is attached.
City of Artesia Interim Guidance to Agencies Administering Greenhouse Gas Reduction
City of Bell Fund (GGRF) Revenues
City of Bell Gardens
City of Bellflower Overarching the entirety of the GGRF is the Air Resources Board’s (ARB) recently
City of Cudahy adopted Interim Guidance to Agencies Administering Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Monies (“Interim Guidance”). This document was developed to address the City of Downey requirements of SB 535 and SB 862 which directs state and local agencies to make City of Glendale significant investments that improve California’s most vulnerable communities. ARB’s City of Huntington Park Interim Guidance document will be followed by a multi-stage public process to City of Maywood develop full funding guidelines over the coming months. These will include direction
City of Paramount on metrics and quantification, as well as tracking and reporting for relevant projects.
City of South Gate The full guidelines are expected to benefit from lessons learned in early
City of Vernon implementation of the investment program and may include changes to the Interim Guidelines that will apply to subsequent appropriations. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority The Strategic Growth Council (SGC) staff has identified several outstanding issues to be resolved prior to SGC’s adoption of the Final Guidelines in December. One issue
Chairman relative to the SCAG region are the details of the coordination and partnership
Luis Marquez between MPOs/regional agencies and the State and sub regional areas, to ensure Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey effective implementation of the Program. SB 862 requires that the SGC “coordinate with the MPOs and other regional agencies to identify and recommend projects Vice Chairman within their respective jurisdictions that best reflect the goals and objectives of this Maria Davila Council Member division.” State agencies and departments are seeking to develop the details of a City of South Gate meaningful partnership with MPOs to support effective implementation of the AHSC Secretary Program, including potential “review and input on grant applications.” According to Rosa E. Perez SCAG, in anticipation of this process, “SCAG staff is preparing a consolidated Mayor City of Huntington Park checklist of 2012 RTP/SCS policies, programs, and strategies which could be used for
Treasurer an initial screening of projects.”
Michael McCormick Mayor Regional City of Vernon
SCAG
As noted previously SCAG hosted the SGC October workshop and on November 6th Executive Director conducted a joint policy committee working session with a number of State agencies Michael R. Kodama involved in the Cap and Trade allocation process. SCAG staff has also been regularly General Counsel monitoring and reporting on the programs supported by the auction proceeds Teresa L. Highsmith derived from ARB’s AB 32 Cap-and-Trade Program. According to SCAG staff
Ex-Officio “allocating an equitable share of these funds to transportation and sustainable
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline communities’ implementation was a top legislative priority for the Regional Council Development Authority, is a joint and this was reflected in the appropriation to the GGRF in the State Budget for FY powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high 2014-15. These critical funding programs are expected to help local jurisdictions and speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally SCAG’s partners implement the 2012-2035 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance Communities Strategy (2012 RTP/SCS).” and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public COG staff has been directly monitoring the developments at both the State and agencies: regional levels regarding the allocation of the Cap and Trade revenue policy and regulation development process. Eco-Rapid Transit staff and consultants have been
coordinating closely with COG staff on the range of policy issues to assure the City of Artesia interests and views of the COG cities represented with both State and regional
City of Bell agencies.
City of Bell Gardens
City of Bellflower At the recent COG Board of Directors meeting a letter to the Strategic Growth
City of Cudahy Council was approved and stated in part: “We respectfully request that the Strategic Growth Council consider how to provide technical and financial assistance to City of Downey disadvantaged communities to enable then to respond to this funding opportunity. City of Glendale Without such assistance, the legislature’s intent to direct funding to communities in City of Huntington Park need in unlikely to be met.” City of Maywood
City of Paramount Because of the “disadvantaged communities” set-asides in state law, the Gateway
City of South Gate Cities should be extremely competitive in applying for these grants. Increasing the
City of Vernon COG’s competitiveness still further are the extensive planning efforts already conducted jointly by the Gateway Cities through the COG. In particular, the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Sustainable Communities Strategy, Air Quality Action Plan, and ongoing Strategic Transportation Plan have already identified multi-year investment programs that will help the state reach both its goals to reduce emissions and to help disadvantaged
Chairman communities.
Luis Marquez Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey Recently the COG City Managers recommended the formation of a new COG Committee on Sustainability that can provide policy oversight. This committee would Vice Chairman report to the COG Board of Directors and would have the following functions: 1) Maria Davila Council Member Recommend grant application priorities to the Board for cap-and-trade programs, City of South Gate and any other similar sustainability programs that may be established at the federal, Secretary state, or local level; 2) Monitor and assist state agencies in developing grant Rosa E. Perez guidelines; 3) Monitor the state’s three-year and annual cap-and-trade investment Mayor City of Huntington Park plans; 4) Monitor opportunities for co-benefits through projects that can meet
Treasurer multiple goals for GHG reduction; 5) Recommend to the Board the receipt and
Michael McCormick investment of funds in specific projects; 6) Oversee the administration of the grants Mayor received by Gateway Cities under the Cap and Trade and other sustainability City of Vernon programs; and 7) Report to the Board regularly on the status of grant applications,
project progress, and project outcomes in the Gateway Cities.
It is envisioned that the COG Committee on Sustainability would handle grants Executive Director involving groups of cities that choose to collaborate. An individual city would retain Michael R. Kodama the option to apply for specific grants on its own for projects within its jurisdiction. General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline The City Managers Steering Committee further recommended that the Committee on Development Authority, is a joint Sustainability have eleven members, as follows: powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally 1) Five members who are elected officials from member jurisdictions friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation a. These may be, but need not be, COG Board members options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern b. At least one must be a Los Angeles County representative California. The Authority is composed of the following public agencies: c. One of these members will serve as Chair
2) One member representing the Transportation Committee City of Artesia
City of Bell 3) One member representing the City Managers
City of Bell Gardens
City of Bellflower 4) One member representing the Gateway Water Management Authority
City of Cudahy 5) One member representing the Economic Development Working Group City of Downey
City of Glendale 6) One member representing the Public Works Officers City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood 7) One member representing the Planning Directors.
City of Paramount
City of South Gate The Committee on Sustainability would meet monthly or as needed to ensure
City of Vernon accountability and credible oversight of sustainability grant funds directed to the Gateway Cities. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority RECOMMENDATIONS
Chairman It is recommended that the Board:
Luis Marquez Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey 1. Reconfirm the actions taken at the October 8, 2014 Board meeting
Vice Chairman regarding the State Cap and Trade revenue allocation program; and
Maria Davila Council Member 2. Work with the Gateway Cities COG to assure representation by the Eco- City of South Gate Rapid Transit JPA on the new COG Committee on Sustainability. Secretary
Rosa E. Perez Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer
Michael McCormick Mayor City of Vernon
Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
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October 2014
Item 8
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline A G E N D A R E P O R T Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance FROM: Michael R Kodama, Executive Director and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit DATE: November 12, 2014 technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING METRO TRANSIT agencies: ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM, ROUND 4
City of Artesia ISSUE
City of Bell
City of Bell Gardens Tomorrow (November 13, 2014), the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
City of Bellflower Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will consider staff recommendations to approve
City of Cudahy Transit Oriented Development Program Round 4 projects.
City of Downey BACKGROUND City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park On February 27, 2014, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority City of Maywood (LACMTA) Board of Directors approved $5 million for Round 4 of the TOD Program.
City of Paramount In April 2014, a request for applications was issued. LACMTA received 17 applications
City of South Gate totaling $8.7 million in funding requests. Staff recommended 10 projects including
City of Vernon funding for the City of Downey ($425,000) and the City of Burbank (389,000). See attached LACMTA report. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Last week, on November 5, 2014, in the LACMTA Planning and Programming Committee, Board of Directors Diane DuBois, Pam O’Connor, Don Knabe and Mark
Chairman Ridley-Thomas issued a motion in the requesting the CEO and Metro Staff to increase
Luis Marquez the unding allocated in this fourth cycle by $1,325,000 to fully fund the “Total Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey Unfunded Need” category as identified in the staff report. This would move the City of Bellflower ($400,000) and City of Artesia ($375,000) into the “funded” category. Vice Chairman See attached LACMTA Board Motion. Maria Davila Council Member City of South Gate
Secretary
Rosa E. Perez RECOMMENDATION Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer It is recommended that the Board:
Michael McCormick Mayor 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or City of Vernon
2. Receive and file the report.
Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
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PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 5, 2014
SUBJECT: TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM ROUND 4
ACTION: APPROVE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
A. Award $5,000,000 in Transit Oriented Development (TOO) Grants to the 10 recommended jurisdictions, as shown in Attachment A; and
B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or designee to execute Grant Agreements for the funds.
ISSUE
On February 27, 2014, the Board approved Round 4 of the Transit Oriented Development (TOO) Planning Grant Program (Program). In April 2014, a request for applications was issued for Round 4 with a maximum of $5 ,000,000 in funding. Staff received 17 applications totaling $8,716,446 in funds. All applications have been evaluated by an internal panel and staff recommends funding for 10 projects totaling $5,000,000. Staff requests Board approval of the funding and authorization for the CEO to execute Grant Agreements with successful applicants.
DISCUSSION
The Program spurs the adoption of local land use regulations to create a regulatory environment supportive of TOO around station areas and adjacent transit corridors. TODs increase accessibility and utilization of public transportation. Eligible activities for funding include, but are not limited to: new or amended specific plans, ordinances, overlay zones or general plans; transit village development districts, and environmental studies required for the new or amended regulatory documents.
Round 4
Round 4 funding was available to the County of Los Angeles and local governments with land use jurisdiction within one-half mile of existing, planned, or proposed Los Angeles County Metrolink, Metro Rail or Metro Transitway/Bus Rapid Transit Stations and adjacent transit corridors. Staff conducted outreach to local jurisdictions via Metro's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Subcommittees and the Councils of Government (COGs) in late March/early April. Applications were made available on April 23, 2014 and an application workshop hosted on May 14, 2014. The submittal deadline was June 15, 2014.
Evaluation
Round 4 applications were evaluated by an internal panel. Projects assigned a score of 70 points or higher are eligible for funding. Those projects are indicated in Attachment A by a solid, "qualifying" line. Staff is proposing to fund projects up to the dashed line based on Board approval of $5,000,000 for Round 4. There is an unfunded need of $1,325,000 for those projects between the dotted and solid line.
The application evaluation included reductions in funding awards based on cost comparison of prior grants and/or elimination of tasks that fell outside the purview of the grant program, such as infrastructure capacity studies and administrative costs over 10%.
The panel is recommending funding for 10 projects totaling $5,000,000. The panel determined that the three applications that scored below the eligibility requirements for funding failed to provide a strong nexus between the proposed work and the subsequent regulatory changes that could lead to increased ridership.
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
There is no negative impact to safety of our employees and/or patrons. The transit oriented planning and development policies supported by the Program could improve safety around stations. The principles of TOO include better pedestrian and bicycle access to stations as well as clearer access to stations which can reduce accidents. Further, TOO tends to encourage walking and bicycling, both of which improve the health of patrons.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The FY15 budget includes $200,000 in the Subsidies to Other Budget, Cost Center 0441 Project 465561, Transit Oriented Development Grant Program Round 4.
Since this is a multi-year project, the Cost Center Manager and Chief Planning Officer, Countywide Planning and Development will be accountable for budgeting the cost in future years, including any option exercised.
Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant Program Page 2 Impact to Budget
The source of funds for these activities is Measure R 2% System Improvement Funds and Measure R 3% Metrolink. These funds are eligible for rail capital improvement costs.
Other sources of funds were considered. However, these funds meet the criteria for these types of projects and sufficient dollars exist to cover these expenditures. Should other eligible funding sources become available, they may be used in place of the identified funds.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
This Board may choose not to approve the funding awards and related actions as recommended. We do not recommend this alternative. The Program as designed furthers the Board objectives with regard to land use policies that support increased ridership and system wide improvements. Further, the Program's evaluation, whose findings were presented to the Board on February 24, 2014 (Item 60), revealed a need for a stable, inclusive, locally-funded, TOO specific planning grant program that funds all the tasks necessary for the adoption of regulatory land use changes that promote TOO and increased ridership.
The Board could elect to provide an additional $1,325,000 to meet the unfunded need for those projects which scored above 70 but are below the dashed line.
NEXT STEPS
With Board approval, staff will initiate and execute Grant Agreements with Round 4 awardees. As a result of a Program evaluation completed after 3 rounds had been awarded, staff proposed a biennial application cycle to the Board on February 24, 2014. With this schedule, staff will return to the Board in 2016 seeking authorization for Round 5.
ATTACHMENTS
A. TOO Planning Grant Program Round 4 Summary and Funding Recommendations
Prepared by: Rufina Juarez, Transportation Planning Manager, (213) 922-7405 Jenna Hornstock, Deputy Executive Officer, (213) 922-7 437 Calvin Hollis, Managing Executive Officer, (213) 922-7319
Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant Program Page 3 Chief Planning Officer
Arthur T. Leahy Chief Executive Officer
Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant Program Page 4 ATTACHMENT A TOO Planning Grant Round 4 Summary and Funding Recommendations Amount , Ave Recommended Applicant Requested Project Description : Score Funding Stations City $536,250 Specific Plan, Master Plan , 83 $450,000 Metro Blue Line of Compton and amendment to General Station: Artesia Plan for area surrounding the Blue Line Artesia Station. City of $487,300 Specific Plan for areas 82 $460,000 Metro Gold Line Irwindale surrounding the Metrolink Foothill Extension Irwindale Station and Phase 2A northeast of the Metrolink Station: Irwindale Baldwin Park Station. City of Duarte $325,000 Specific Plan, Zone Change 81 $325,000 Metro Gold Line Entitlement, and General Foothill Extension Plan amendment for area Phase 2A north of the Gold Line Duarte Station: Duarte Station. City $1 ,967,350 Amendment to Specific $1 ,500,000 Six Metro Gold of Pasadena Plans, creation of Citywide 81 Line Stations Design Guidelines and Zoning Code updates for six Pasadena Gold Line Stations. City of $500,000 Specific Plan and 80 $418,000 Metrolink Station: Claremont amendment to General Plan Claremont and Zoning Code for area southwest of the Metrolink Claremont Station. County of Los $675,876 Specific Plan, Design and 79 $471 ,000 Metro Crenshaw Angeles Development Standards, Line Station: and amendments to General VermonUAthens Plan Land Use Policy Map, Community Plan, Zoning Map, and Zoning Code for area surrounding the Green Line VermonUAthens Station. City of Covina $366,500 Specific Plan update and 78 $342,000 Metrolink Station: Overlay Zone for area Covina surrounding the Metrolink Covina Station. City of $450,000 Specific Plan and General 77 $389,000 Metrolink Station: Burbank Plan amendment for areas Bob Hope Airport surrounding two Bob Hope Ventura and Airport Metrolink Stations. Antelope Valley Line City of $572,500 Specific Plan for area 76 $425,000 West Santa Ana Downey surrounding the West Santa Branch Transit Ana Branch Transit Corridor Corridor Station: Gardendale Station. Gardendale
Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant Program Page 5 ------·-
Amount Ave Recommended 1 Applicant Requested Project Description Score Funding Stations City of $240,000 Amendment to Specific Plan 76 $220,000 Metrolink Station: Pomona and Zoning Ordinance for Downtown area surrounding the Pomona Metrolink Downtown Pomona Station. Total Recommended Funding $5,000,000
City of $518,000 Specific Plan for area 74 $400,000 West Santa Ana Bellflower surrounding West Santa Ana Branch Transit ------Branch Transit Corridor Corridor Station: Bellflower Station. Bellflower City of $320,000 73 $275,000 Metro Crenshaw Inglewood Guidelines, and amendment Line Station: to General Plan Land Use Florence and and Circulation Elements for Hindry areas south and east of the Crenshaw Line Florence Hindry Station. City of $320,000 Overlay Zone, Design 72 $275,000 Metro Green Line Inglewood Guidelines, and amendment Station: to General Plan Land Use Crenshaw and Circulation Elements for area north of the Green Line Crenshaw Station. City of Artesia $400,000 Specific Plan, Overlay Zone, 70 $375,000 West Santa Ana and General Plan Branch Transit amendment for area Corridor Station: surrounding the West Santa Artesia Ana Branch Transit Corridor Artesia Station. Total Unfunded Need $1,325,000
City of $300,000 Specific Plan Update for 61 $0 Metro Gold Line Glendora area surrounding Gold Line Foothill Extension Glendora Station. Phase 2B Station: Glendora City of South $336,300 Amendment to Specific Plan 61 $0 Metro Gold Line Pasadena surrounding the Gold Line Station: South South Pasadena Station. Pasadena City of $401,370 Overlay Zone and 58 $0 Metrolink Station: Palmdale amendments to Zoning Palmdale Ordinance Map and General Plan Circulation, Land Use, and Housing Elements for areas south and east of the Metrolink Palmdale Station. TOTAL $8 ,716,446 $6,325,000
Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant Program Page 6 Motion by Directors Dubois, O'Connor , Knabe and Ridley-
November 5, 2014
Amendment to Item No. 18 TOD Planning Grant Program Round 4
As we approve the staff recommendations for Round 4 of the Transit Oriented Development(TOD) Planning Grant Program, we believe it is important for this Board to make an exception to the program's Round 4 funding cap of $5M based on extenuating circumstances and the high scores of four applications that scored well above the funding threshold but were not recommended based on the lack of funding.
Both the City of Bellflower and Artesia submitted highly scored applications related to planning to the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor. Given this corridor's position in the Constrained element of the 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan, it does not make sense for these cites to wait an additional two years for the next round in TOD bi- annual grant cycle.
Additionally, the City of Inglewood submitted finro excellent applications for planning in and around two of the Crenshaw stations. Given that this line is presently under construction, it is imperative that the City of Inglewood be given this planning assistance as soon as possible.
We, Therefore, Move that this Board instruct the CEO and Metro Staff to:
• Increase the funding allocated in this fourth cycle by $1,325,000 to fully fund the "Total Unfunded Need" category as identified in the staff report.
Item 9
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline A G E N D A R E P O R T Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance FROM: Michael R Kodama, Executive Director and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit DATE: November 12, 2014 technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern California. The Authority is TH composed of the following public SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED 4 agencies: AMENDMENT OF THE JOINT EXECUTED POWERS AGREEMENT (JEPA)
City of Artesia ISSUE
City of Bell
City of Bell Gardens The Board of Directors is considering amending its Joint Exercise of Powers
City of Bellflower Agreement to address Article I Definitions, Article III, Section 3.1 General Powers (a)
City of Cudahy and Article IV Organization, Exhibit A (Eligible Public Entities).
City of Downey BACKGROUND City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park In 2011, Eco-Rapid Transit/Orangeline Development Authority approved the Third City of Maywood Amended JEPA.
City of Paramount
City of South Gate Recent questions from the City of Burbank as well as updates to the Mission th City of Vernon Statement in 2013, has resulted in the need to examine and consider a 4 Amendment of the JEPA. Items to consider: Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Article I Definitions
Chairman “Orangeline” or “Eco-Rapid Transit” means pursue development of a high speed,
Luis Marquez grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth Vice Chairman that will benefit Southern California. Maria Davila Council Member City of South Gate Recently – there has been some confusion regarding the use of “high-speed” or Secretary “grade separated” as terms to describe “Orangeline” or “Eco-Rapid Transit.” Staff Rosa E. Perez suggests simplifying: Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer “Orangeline” or “Eco-Rapid Transit” means pursue development of a high speed,
Michael McCormick grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Mayor The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders of City of Vernon this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth
that will benefit Southern California.
This does not eliminate moving as fast as possible or seeking grade separation. Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Item 9
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Article III Section 3.1 General Powers (a) Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high (a) Pursue development of a transit line, corridor and system that serves our speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally members friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation Article IV Organization, Exhibit A (Eligible Public Entities) options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern Add the following to the list of eligible public entities: California. The Authority is composed of the following public agencies: City of Montebello City of Pasadena
City of Pico Rivera City of Artesia City of Norwalk
City of Bell City of Whittier
City of Bell Gardens
City of Bellflower
City of Cudahy RECOMMENDATION
City of Downey It is recommended that the Board: City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park 1. Review proposed changes to the Third Amended Joint Exercise of Power City of Maywood Agreement
City of Paramount
City of South Gate 2. Discuss and/or take action; and/or
City of Vernon 3. Receive and file the report. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Chairman
Luis Marquez Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey
Vice Chairman
Maria Davila Council Member City of South Gate
Secretary
Rosa E. Perez Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer
Michael McCormick Mayor City of Vernon
Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Item 10
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline A G E N D A R E P O R T Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance FROM: Michael R Kodama, Executive Director and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit DATE: November 12, 2014 technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING CERRITOS AND SANTA agencies: CLARITA
ISSUE City of Artesia
City of Bell The Cities of Cerritos and Santa Clarita are no longer members of Eco-Rapid Transit.
City of Bell Gardens There is a request from the City of Cerritos to reimburse a pro-rated amount of the
City of Bellflower membership dues. At this time, the City of Santa Clarita has not paid its membership
City of Cudahy dues for FY 2014-15.
City of Downey BACKGROUND City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park On October 16, 2014, the City of Cerritos sent a letter advising Eco-Rapid Transit City of Maywood that the Cerritos City Council voted to withdraw as a member of Eco-Rapid
City of Paramount Transit/Orangeline Development Authority effective on November 17, 2014. They
City of South Gate asked for reimbursement in the amount of $4,921.50.
City of Vernon On October 22, 2014, the City of Santa Clarita sent a letter advising Eco-Rapid Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Transit that on October 14, 2014, the Santa Clarita City Council voted to terminate its membership with Eco-Rapid Transit/Orangeline Development Authority. As stipulated in the JEPA, this is the 30 day notice and becomes effective on November
Chairman 21, 2014.
Luis Marquez Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey RECOMMENDATION
Vice Chairman It is recommended that the Board: Maria Davila Council Member City of South Gate 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or Secretary
Rosa E. Perez 2. Receive and file the report. Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer
Michael McCormick Mayor City of Vernon
Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Item 11
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline A G E N D A R E P O R T Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance FROM: Michael R Kodama, Executive Director and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit DATE: November 12, 2014 technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING UPCOMING MID-YEAR agencies: BUDGET
ISSUE City of Artesia
City of Bell The Board typically reviews the budget mid-year, provides direction and updates it
City of Bell Gardens based upon trends, new initiatives or the needs of its members. Staff seeks guidance
City of Bellflower from the Board.
City of Cudahy BACKGROUND City of Downey
City of Glendale The budget for FY 2014-15 was approved in May 2014. It included a total budget of City of Huntington Park $730,450, which included $238,750 in membership dues and $510,700 in City of Maywood grant/project funds.
City of Paramount
City of South Gate This year the process will be challenging. The cities of Santa Clarita and Cerritos are
City of Vernon no longer members of Eco-Rapid Transit and unless there are new members, staff will readjust the budget to reflect this decrease in membership dues. Another option Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority to consider is a mid-year increase in membership dues to make up for this projected shortfall.
Chairman Staff proposes to take input from members, update its information and return at the
Luis Marquez next meeting with the best options for moving forward. Staff will prepare the mid- Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey year budget and present it to the board in December, 2014.
Vice Chairman RECOMMENDATION Maria Davila Council Member City of South Gate It is recommended that the Board: Secretary
Rosa E. Perez 1. Provide appropriate input to staff and/or Mayor City of Huntington Park
Treasurer 2. Receive and file the report.
Michael McCormick Mayor City of Vernon
Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Item 12
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline A G E N D A R E P O R T Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a high TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit speed, grade separated transit system that is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance FROM: Michael R Kodama, Executive Director and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit DATE: November 12, 2014 technology to expand economic growth that will benefit Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF agencies: HUNTINGTON PARK MAIN STREET CONCEPT
ISSUE City of Artesia
City of Bell Eco-Rapid Transit staff has been working with the City of Huntington Park to develop
City of Bell Gardens a program around their station areas that combine a variety of projects into a “Main
City of Bellflower Street” package that can support future station opportunities and the West Santa
City of Cudahy Ana Branch/Eco-Rapid Transit Line. Eco-Rapid Transit has been asked to help the City of Huntington Park to fit these pieces together. City of Downey
City of Glendale Eco-Rapid Transit seeks guidance from the Board on this issue and authorization to City of Huntington Park work with the City of Huntington Park to develop a “Main Street” concept. City of Maywood
City of Paramount BACKGROUND
City of South Gate
City of Vernon The City of Huntington Park is working to develop a Main Street Program on Pacific. The City has requested Eco Rapid Transit assistance in the implementation and Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority coordination for several key projects. This supports development of the West Santa Ana Branch and the two stations in Huntington Park (Pacific and Florence). It supports the current effort related to the Technical Refinement Study of the West
Chairman Santa Ana Branch transit corridor.
Luis Marquez Mayor Pro Tem City of Downey The Main Street concept can use transit as a catalyst for economic opportunities in a station area. Development of a “Main Street” concept is a way to revitalize a historic Vice Chairman downtown and neighborhood commercial district. Maria Davila Council Member City of South Gate
Secretary RECOMMENDATION Rosa E. Perez Mayor City of Huntington Park It is recommended that the Board:
Treasurer
Michael McCormick 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or Mayor City of Vernon 2. Receive and file the report.
Executive Director
Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel
Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio
Rene Bobadilla City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org