August 1, 2018

Ms. Lynette Little Civil Rights Officer Federal Transit Administration 90 7th Street, Suite 15-300 , CA 94103

SUBJECT: Submission of the City of Santa Clarita Overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for Federal Fiscal Years 2019-2021

Dear Ms. Little:

As a condition of federal funding requirements under Title 49 CFR Part 26; Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs, the City of Santa Clarita submits for your review and approval it’s Overall Goal for DBE participation in the City of Santa Clarita’s federally-assisted contracts. The City of Santa Clarita’s Overall DBE Goal for federal fiscal years (FFY) 2019- 2021 is 5%. The proposed Overall DBE Goal of 5% will be achieved utilizing a 4% race conscious and 1% race neutral application.

The City of Santa Clarita has published a Public Notice (enclosed) of its proposed Overall DBE goal on the City’s Website. Notices of the City of Santa Clarita’s DBE goal were sent to 121 chambers of commerce and trade and community organizations to afford interested citizens the ability to review the proposed overall DBE goal and to comment.

Within the past reporting period, the City of Santa Clarita staff has hosted and/or participated in various types of outreach meetings to present information about the City’s DBE program, Overall DBE Goal and to seek input regarding barriers to DBE participation. During the calendar years of 2015 through 2018, the City of Santa Clarita staff attended various Small Business, DBE, Minority and/or industry-specific events which allowed the City of Santa Clarita to engage with our small business and minority community’s first-hand. A listing of the events, approximate attendees per event and summary of comments received has been attached. The City of Santa Clarita reviews these comments on an on-going basis and provides timely responses. As input received was not specific to the numeric DBE goal developed or the race-conscious/race-neutral breakdown of the goal, Ms. Lynette Little August 1, 2018 Page 2

an adjustment to the City of Santa Clarita’s Overall DBE Goal FFYs 2019-21 was not made. The City of Santa Clarita will continue to collect input and engage with the community to ensure our goal and program are responsive to the climate of our contracting community.

Should you have any questions regarding this submission, please contact me at (661) 255-4960, or by email at [email protected] or our DBE Consultant, Lauren Jaquith by phone at (714) 973-1335. The City of Santa Clarita appreciates your consideration and looks forward to FTA’s approval of City’s Overall DBE Goal.

Sincerely,

Lance O’Keefe DBE Liaison Officer

Enclosures: The City’s Overall DBE Goal Methodology for FFY 2019/21 Public Notice Proof of Website Publishing Community Engagement Labels Exhibit A: Public Participation Matrix

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) ADJUSTED OVERALL DBE GOAL AND METHODOLOGY FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS (FFY) 2019-2021 (Covering the period of October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2021)

I. INTRODUCTION

The City of Santa Clarita (the City) is required to develop and submit a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Overall Goal for DBE participation as a condition of receiving federal assistance, pursuant Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century; 49 CFR Part 26 “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in U.S. Department of Transportation Programs” and the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Master Funding Agreement.

II. BACKGROUND

Effective March 3, 2010, the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) issued a final rule affecting the implementation and management of the Department’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) program. The final rule, requires submission of a goal-setting methodology on a three-year cycle. Pursuant to this final rule, the City is still required to conduct an annual review to account for changes that may warrant an adjustment to the overall goal or make an adjustment based on changed circumstances (i.e. significant change in the legal standards governing the DBE program, new contracting opportunities presented by the availability of new or different grant opportunities, etc.) to ensure the goal and program as a whole are narrowly tailored throughout the goal period. Under the three-year schedule, the City’s DBE goal and methodology submission is due to FTA on August 1, 2018 for proposed FTA funded contracting activities for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2019/21.

The City herein presents its Proposed Overall DBE Goal Methodology for FFY 2019/21 goal period, which resulted in a 5% Overall DBE Goal.

III. DOT-ASSISTED CONTRACTING PROGRAM FOR FFY 2016-2018

Table 1 represents the City of Santa Clarita’s U.S. DOT-assisted (FTA) contracting program, which includes one (1) project considered in preparing its Overall DBE Goal-Setting Methodology. This project has viable subcontracting possibilities, a required criterion for Overall Goal consideration, and is anticipated to be awarded within FFYs 2019-2021. Table 1 Total Estimated Federal Estimated Federal Estimated Federal Estimated Dollar Share of Dollar Share of Project Name Dollar Share of Project Construction Materials & Professional Services Cost (Federal Share) Supplies Vista Canyon $19,959,580 $15,731,984 $2,012,526 $2,215,070 Metrolink Station TOTAL: $19,959,580 $15,731,984 $2,012,526 $2,215,070 City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

Table 2 provides a summary of work grouped into one (3) primary categories: Construction, Professional Services and Materials and Supplies, utilizing the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) work categories and comparable 2016 Census Business Patterns NAICS Work Codes. Table 2 also serves to identify the estimated Federal Dollar Share and the Percent of Federal funding, as follows: Table 2

ESTIMATED % OF FEDERAL CONTRACT NAICS CUCP DATABASE FEDERAL DOLLAR FUNDING CATEGORY SHARE 221310, 237110, 237310, 238110, 238120, 238140, Construction 238210, 238220, 238910, $15,731,984 78.8% 238990, 484110, 484220, 488210, 561730, 561990 541310, 541330, 541511, Professional Services $2,012,526 10.1% 541512, 541611, 541620 423320, 423510, 423610, Materials & Supplies $2,215,070 11.1% 423860, 423990, 424710 TOTAL $19,959,580 100%

Table 3 was developed in an effort to utilize the most refined data available and provides a summary of work grouped into scope of work categories within the overall primary work categories: utilizing the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) work categories and comparable 2016 Census Business Patterns NAICS Work Codes. Table 3 also serves to identify the estimated Percent of Federal Funding per related scope of work, as follows:

Table 3

CATEGORY OF WORK NAICS CODES Weighting*

Water, Sewage, and Other Systems 221310 0.675% Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction 237110 1.503% Highway, Street and Bridge Construction 237310 1.066% Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors 238110 18.370% Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors 238120 5.010% Masonry Contractors 238140 7.515% Electrical Contractors 238210 8.630% Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors 238220 1.749% Site Preparation Contractors 238910 13.881% All Other Specialty Trade Contractors 238990 5.825% Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant 423320 4.211% Wholesalers Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers 423510 0.903% Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related 423610 1.298% Equipment Merchant Wholesalers Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) 423860 4.228% Merchant Wholesalers

City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers 423990 0.274% Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals 424710 0.184% General Freight Trucking, Local 484110 3.504% Specialized Freight Trucking, Local 484220 0.184% Support Activities for Rail Transportation 488210 6.216% Architectural Services 541310 0.501% Engineering Services 541330 6.105% Custom Computer Programming Services 541511 0.376% Computer Systems Design Services 541512 0.376% Administrative Management and General Management Consulting 541611 2.080% Services Environmental Consulting services 541620 0.645% Landscaping Services 561730 1.973% All Other Support Services 561990 2.718% Total: 100%

IV. GOAL METHODOLOGY

Step 1: Determination of a Base Figure (26.45)1

To establish the City Santa Clarita’s Base Figure of the relative availability of DBEs to all comparable firms (DBE and Non-DBEs) available to propose on the City of Santa Clarita’s DOT- assisted contracting opportunities projected to be solicited in the remaining goal period; the City of Santa Clarita followed the two-step process federally prescribed for goal-setting in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.45 regulations. This was accomplished by accessing the Unified Certification Program (CUCP) Directory of Certified DBE Firms and the 2016 U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns (CBP) Database. Comparisons were made within the City of Santa Clarita’s market area (defined as , Riverside and Orange County[LJ1]) and by specified industries and types of businesses identified in Table 2. The City of Santa Clarita’s local market area represents where the substantial majority of the City of Santa Clarita’s contracting dollars are expended and/or where the substantial majority of contractors and subcontractors bids or quotes are received.

The City of Santa Clarita made a concerted effort to ensure that the scope of businesses included in the numerator was as close as possible to the scope included in the denominator. For corresponding detail of all work category classifications grouped, refer to Table 4.

 For the numerator: California UCP DBE Database of Certified Firms  For the denominator: 2016 U.S. Census Bureau’s Business Pattern Database (CBP)

To determine the relative availability of DBEs, the City of Santa Clarita divided the numerator2 representing the ratio of ready, willing and able DBE firms, by the denominator3 representing all firms (DBE and Non-DBEs) available in each work category. Application of this formula yielded the following baseline information:

1 §26.45 represents Title 49 CFR Part 26 regulatory referenced section. 2 Numerator represents all DBE firms established within the City’s market area. 3 Denominator represents all comparable available established firms. City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

Number of Ready, Willing and Able DBEs = BASE FIGURE Number of All Available Firms (including DBEs and Non-DBEs)

The Base Figure was further weighted by contract type and corresponding contract value. The Base Figure resulting from this weighted calculation is as follows:

Step 1: Base Figure (weighted by type of work to be performed and corresponding contracting dollars) Table 4

DBE Base CATEGORY OF WORK NAICS CODES Weighting* Availability Figure % % by NAICS Water, Sewage, and Other Systems 221310 0.675% 15% 0.1033% Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction 237110 1.503% 30% 0.4480% Highway, Street and Bridge Construction 237310 1.066% 100% 1.0660% Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors 238110 18.370% 8% 1.4184% Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors 238120 5.010% 40% 2.0102% Masonry Contractors 238140 7.515% 2% 0.1777% Electrical Contractors 238210 8.630% 2% 0.1826% Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors 238220 1.749% 1% 0.0238% Site Preparation Contractors 238910 13.881% 6% 0.7776% All Other Specialty Trade Contractors 238990 5.825% 15% 0.8834% Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant 423320 4.211% 15% 0.6249% Wholesalers Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers 423510 0.903% 4% 0.0385% Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related 423610 1.298% 6% 0.0755% Equipment Merchant Wholesalers Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) 423860 4.228% 10% 0.4228% Merchant Wholesalers Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers 423990 0.274% 4% 0.0100% Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals 424710 0.184% 4% 0.0068% General Freight Trucking, Local 484110 3.504% 7% 0.2401% Specialized Freight Trucking, Local 484220 0.184% 50% 0.0922% Support Activities for Rail Transportation 488210 6.216% 54% 3.3302% Architectural Services 541310 0.501% 2% 0.0104% Engineering Services 541330 6.105% 13% 0.7772% Custom Computer Programming Services 541511 0.376% 6% 0.0211% Computer Systems Design Services 541512 0.376% 10% 0.0380% Administrative Management and General Management Consulting 541611 2.080% 16% 0.3361% Services Environmental Consulting services 541620 0.645% 21% 0.1345% Landscaping Services 561730 1.973% 2% 0.0320% All Other Support Services 561990 2.718% 2% 0.0572% Total: 100% 13.34% Base Figure 13.34% *70% (30% Prime to Perform Factor) = 9.3% 9% (Rounded to the nearest whole number)

Step 2: Adjusting the Base Figure

Upon establishing the Base Figure, the City of Santa Clarita reviewed and assessed other known evidence potentially impacting the relative availability of DBEs within the City of Santa Clarita’s City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

market area, in accordance with prescribed narrow tailoring provisions set forth under 49 CFR Part 26.45 Step 2; DBE Goal Adjustment guidelines. Evidence considered in making an adjustment to the Base Figure included the City of Santa Clarita’s Past DBE Goal Participation, Disparity Studies, and Other Evidence, as follows:

A. Past DBE Goal Participation

The City of Santa Clarita considered an adjustment to the Base Figure based on historical DBE goal participation on similar contracts to those contracting opportunities identified and considered in the Overall DBE Goal Analysis for the remaining goal period. Attainment data from six (6) reporting periods was reviewed. Upon examination of the projects procured within the reporting periods it was found that several of the periods included projects that were not similar to the project anticipated to be procured in the upcoming FFY 2019/21 (Vista Canyon Metrolink Station) goal period, those projects were omitted. A description of the omitted projects can be reviewed in Table 5 below: Table 5 Reporting Contracts Omitted Dollar Value of Total Dollar Value Period Omitted Contracts by Reporting Period 15-Jun None $0.00 $0.00

15-Dec None $0.00 $0

16-Jun 5- 45' CNG Commuter Buses $3,076,000.00 $3,637,248.00

4 - DAR CNG Vehicles $543,648.00

Installation of Technology on Commuter Buses $17,600.00 16-Dec Design for the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center $701,392.00 $701,392.00

17-Jun Installation of Technology on Commuter Buses $24,356.00 $2,512,360.00

2 - CNG DAR Vehicles $252,274.00

Purchase and Installation of Solar Inverter at the TMF $69,490.00

100% Design Contract $2,152,200.00 Property Title Reports $14,040.00 17-Dec Procurement and Installation of On-Board Video $177,065.50 $301,522.30 Surveillance Cameras Replacement of Wireless Devices Onboard Commuter $35,151.42 Fleet (WiFi) Technology Equipment for Buses $39,943.26

Installation of Technology on Commuter Buses $25,699.72 Design Work on existing fiber line along SCRRA tracks $23,662.40 for the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

The City omitted these projects from the analysis and reviewed attainment data collected from projects with similar scopes to the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station project that were awarded within the six (6) reporting periods reviewed. A median DBE participation of 0% was found, as detailed in Table 5 below:

Table 5 Overall Goal Total Dollar Value Total Dollars DBE by Fiscal Semi-Annual of Awarded to Attainment Year Reporting Contracts Awarded DBE(s) Period 7% (Oct 1-Mar 31) $688,254.00 $0 0% Jun-15 7% (Apr 1-Sep 31) $207,973.00 $0.00 0% Dec-15 5% (Oct 1-Mar 31) $4,096.00 $0.00 0% June-16 5% (Apr 1-Sep 31) $668,897.00 $33,772.00 5% Dec-16 4% (Oct 1-Mar 31) $91,507.00 $0.00 0% June-17 4% (Apr 1-Sep 31) $2,552.00 $0.00 0% Dec-17 Median % of Past Participation Past participation arranged, low to high: 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 5% Average of the two numbers which fall in the middle: 0% + 0% / 2= 0%

As the City reviewed 6 periods with projects containing similar scopes to the project anticipated for award in FFYs 2019/21, the City has elected to utilize the median of 0% and make a downward adjustment to the base figure from 9% to 5%. The formula follows below:

Median Past Participation = 0%

Average + Step I Base Figure = 9% + 0% = 9%

Base Figure Adjusted = 9% = 4.5% 2

Adjusted Base Figure = 5% (Rounded)

B. Evidence from Disparity Studies

The City of Santa Clarita did not find it feasible to conduct its own independent availability/disparity study; however, the City identified two (2) disparity studies, inclusive market areas City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

like the City’s, to consider whether a Race-Conscious DBE Program should continue to be implemented. The 2 identified Disparity Studies were the Caltrans Disparity Study and The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Disparity Study.

The first Disparity Study considered was that of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), completed in 2016 due to the timeliness of the contracts reviewed. The Caltrans Disparity Study reviewed Construction and Engineering contracts state-wide between the years January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014. As the Caltrans’ Disparity Study included thousands of contracts from areas outside of the City’s market area as well as projects that had no relation to the scopes included in the upcoming goal period, the City opted to not utilize this Disparity Study to apply an adjustment to their current race-neutral/race-conscious DBE application measures.

The second Disparity Study taken into consideration was Metro’s Disparity Study due to the similarities in market area and timeliness of the contracts reviewed. Where the Caltrans Study market area included the entire state of California, the Metro Study focused on Los Angeles County which is more aligned with the Authority’s market area. The Metro Disparity Study was initiated in November 2016 and included a five-year study period (January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015) to determine any differences between the participation of minority- and woman-owned businesses in relevant contracts and the availability of those businesses to perform that work (referred to as disparities). Disparity analysis results indicated that most racial/ethnic and gender groups showed disparities on contracts where race- and gender-conscious measures were not in place during the study period. As a result, the Disparity Study recommended the use of contract DBE goals.

As Metro’s Disparity Study satisfies the legal standards established by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Western States Paving Co., Inc. v. Washington State Department of Transportation, and guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Transit Administration (FTA) concerning the implementation of race-conscious application, the Authority has elected to utilize this study as a basis for continuing to implement the race-conscious component of their Overall DBE goal. The City will ensure that the use of race-conscious goals is narrowly tailored and consistent with other relevant legal standards.

The City will continue to review applicable Disparity Studies as they become available and apply the appropriate adjustments to their Race-neutral/Race-Conscious DBE goal application.

C. Other Evidence

The City of Santa Clarita did not receive any anecdotal evidence nor is aware of any other factors or adverse considerations that would have had a material effect on DBEs availability within the City of Santa Clarita’s marketplace, or on DBEs’ ability to participate (meeting bonding, insurance and financial requirements) in the City of Santa Clarita’s FTA-assisted contracting programs. Therefore, no goal adjustment was made in consideration of this factor. However, the City of Santa Clarita will continue to explore and consider all available evidence that materially would affect the opportunities for DBEs to form, grow, and compete in the City of Santa Clarita’s FTA- assisted contracting programs.

OVERALL DBE GOAL AND PROJECTION OF RACE-NEUTRAL AND RACE- CONSCIOUS PARTICIPATION: City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

The Overall DBE Goal for FFY 2019-2021 for the City of Santa Clarita’s FTA-assisted contracts is 5%. The Overall Goal is expressed as a percentage of all DOT-assisted funds that the City of Santa Clarita will expend in applicable DOT-assisted contracts in the given federal fiscal years.

The goal further serves to identify the relative availability of DBE’s based on evidence of ready willing, and able DBE’s to all comparable firms, which are known to be available to compete for and perform on the City of Santa Clarita’s DOT-assisted contracts.

V. RACE-NEUTRAL/RACE-CONSCIOUS BREAKOUT ANALYSIS

A. Consider the Amount by Which You Exceeded Your Goals in the Past.

The City of Santa Clarita considered the amount by which the City exceeded their overall goals in past years as a useful indicator in projecting the race/gender-neutral participation the City could expect in the future. The City examined participation data from six (6) reporting periods to assess the median percent that the goal in each period was exceeded, see the table below:

Overall Total Dollar Total Dollars DBE % Goal Goal by Semi-Annual Value of Awarded to Attainment was Fiscal Reporting Contracts DBE(s) Exceeded Period Period Awarded 7% (Oct 1-Mar $688,254.00 $0 31) 0% 0% Jun-15 7% (Apr 1-Sep $207,973.00 $0.00 31) Dec-15 5% (Oct 1-Mar $4,096.00 $0.00 5% 0% 31) June-16 5% (Apr 1-Sep $668,897.00 $33,772.00 31) Dec-16 4%* (Oct 1-Mar $91,507.00 $0.00 0% 0% 31) June-17 4%* (Apr 1-Sep $2,552.00 $0.00 31) Dec-17 Median % of Past Participation that Exceeded Overall Goal 0% Past Attainments arranged, low to high: 0% + 0% + 0% Median: 0%

The City found the median amount goals were exceeded in the past to be 0%. The 0% median in DBE achievement represents DBE participation that exceeded what the City predicted contractors City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

should be able to attain based on the contracts forecasted within each goal period. As the Median percentage of Past Participation that exceeded the respective goal in the corresponding periods came to 0%, the City has found it reasonable to assume, that based on this data contractors/consultants would not be able to exceed the City’s Overall Goal of 5% utilizing strictly race-neutral measures.

B. Consider Past Participation by DBE Prime Contractors

The City of Santa Clarita considered the amount of past participation which resulted through the use of DBE primes in past years as a useful indicator in projecting the race/gender-neutral participation the City could expect in the future. The City examined participation data from six (6) reporting periods to assess the participation received from DBE Primes, see table below:

FFY Total Dollar Value Awarded to DBE Reporting Period Total Dollar Value of Primes Awarded Contracts 2017 $0.00 04/1/15-09/30/17 $2,552.00 $0.00 10/1/15-03/31/17 $91,507.00 2016 $33,772.00 04/1/16-09/30/16 $668,897.00 $0.00 10/1/14-03/31/16 $4,096.00 2015 $0.00 04/1/14-09/30/15 $207,973.00 $0.00 10/1/13-03/31/15 $688,254.00 Total: $33,772.00 $1,663,279.00 % Total Dollar Value Completed by DBE Prime ($33,772.00) / DBE Prime Total Dollar Value of Awarded Contracts ($1,663,279.00) = 2% 2% Participation DBE Prime Participation

Review of the six periods demonstrated that one DBE prime was awarded in the prior three-year period with a scope similar to the project projected to be awarded in the upcoming triennial period. The City has found it reasonable to assume, that based on this DBE prime participation data, the City could meet 2% of its proposed goal for FFYs 2019/21 utilizing DBE Primes in a strictly race- neutral environment.

C. Consider Past Participation by DBE Subcontractors on Contracts Without Goals

The City of Santa Clarita considered the amount of past participation which resulted through the use of DBE subcontractors in past years as a useful indicator in projecting the race/gender-neutral participation the City could expect in the future. The City examined participation data from six (6) reporting periods to assess the participation received from DBE subcontractors, see table below:

FFY RN/RC Total Dollar Value Reporting Period Total Dollar Application Awarded to DBE Value of Period Subcontractors Awarded Contracts 2017 RN $0.00 04/1/15-09/30/17 $2,552.00 RN $0.00 10/1/15-03/31/17 $91,507.00 2016 RN $0.00 04/1/15-09/30/16 $668,897.00 RN $0.00 10/1/14-03/31/16 $4,096.00 2015 RN $0.00 04/1/14-09/30/15 $207,973.00 City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

RN $0.00 10/1/13-03/31/15 $688,254.00 Total: $0.00 $1,663,279.00 % Total Dollar Value Awarded to DBE Subs ($0.00) / DBE Prime Total Dollar Value Awarded ($1,663,279.00) = 0% 0% Participation

Review of the six periods demonstrated that utilization of DBE subcontractors on contracts without goals, with scopes similar to the project projected to be awarded in the upcoming triennial period resulted in 0% DBE utilization. This utilization is in line with the anticipated goal for the triennial goal period of 4%. Based on this data the City finds it reasonable to conclude that the City cannot reach the goal of 5% utilizing DBE subcontractors with strictly race-neutral measures.

D. Consider MBE/WBE/DBE Participation Pursuant to Race/Gender- Neutral State or Local Programs

Currently the City doesn’t not have in place a mechanism for tracking participation of MBE/WBE and DBEs pursuant to Race/Gender-Neutral State or Local Programs. The City is working with their online bidding application (PlanetBids) to develop tools to capture this data so that it may be used in future goal setting methodologies. When enough data has been collected for analysis, additional programs and/or race-neutral measures will be considered for implementation.

E. Consider Concrete Plans to Implement New Race-Neutral Methods.

The City will be implementing new and comprehensive mechanisms to raise awareness regarding the DBE program and to ensure Prime contractors are aware of the requirements and feel at ease with the program. The City believes that improving awareness will lead to higher numbers in utilization by it’s Prime subcontracting community.

F. Consider Past History of Inability to Achieve Goals.

The City of Santa Clarita achieved its Overall goal in one out of three federal fiscal years.

Overall Total Dollar Total Dollars DBE Participation Goal by Semi-Annual Value of Awarded to Fiscal Reporting Contracts DBE(s) Period Period Awarded 7% (Oct 1-Mar 31) $688,254.00 $0.00 0% Jun-15 7% (Apr 1-Sep 31) $207,973.00 $0 Dec-15 5% (Oct 1-Mar 31) $4,096.00 $0.00 5% June-16 5% (Apr 1-Sep 31) $668,897.00 $33,772.00 Dec-16 4% (Oct 1-Mar 31) $91,507.00 $0.00 0% June-17 4% (Apr 1-Sep 31) $2,552.00 $0.00 Dec-17 City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

% DBE Participation Total Dollar Value Awarded to DBEs 2% ($33,772.00) / Total Dollar Value of Awarded Contracts ($1,663,279.00) = 2% DBE Participation

An average DBE participation value of 2% was achieved by the participation of DBE firms in the Race- Neutral (RN) periods above. on projects with scopes similar to the project projected to be awarded in the upcoming triennial period. As the 2% DBE participation was yielded from utilization of a DBE Prime and that participation is captured in Section B above the City has opted not to include this in the analysis to avoid double counting.

G. Race-Neutral/Race-Conscious Breakout

As the City reviewed three years of DBE Participation data for projects with similar scopes and values to the projects in the upcoming goal period, the City can reasonably assume that the rates of RN DBE participation reflected are an accurate reflection of DBE capacity to perform race-neutrally in the 2019/21 overall goal period. The City added the three RN percentages together and divided that number by three to find the average RN participation projected to be attained in the coming goal period. The City has applied this to the proposed DBE Goal to project the necessary race-conscious/race-neutral breakout, as illustrated below:

% Goals Exceeded in Past = 0% RN DBE Prime Participation = 2% RN DBE Sub Participation = 0%

0% (% Goals Exceeded in Past) + 2% (RN DBE Prime Participation) + 0% (RN DBE Sub Participation) = 2% 2% / 3 = .67% (Average RN Participation) 1% RN Projection (Rounded to the nearest whole number)

DBE Goal: 5% RN Application 1% / RC Application 4%

Consistent with the FTA guidance provided and the reasons delineated above the City has found it advisable to implement the race-neutral/race-conscious breakout illustrated above to meet the proposed Overall DBE Goal (5%) in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.51.

H. Monitor DBE Participation to Determine Whether an Adjustment to the Use of Race/Gender-Conscious Measures is Necessary

The City will continue to monitor its DBE participation during the overall goal period to determine whether the application of the City’s race-neutral/race-conscious measures to meet the proposed Overall DBE Goal (5%) remains on target. the City will adjust the application of race/gender-neutral and race/gender- conscious measures, as necessary to ensure the City meets the maximum feasible portion the overall goal by using race/gender-neutral means of facilitating DBE participation.

This race-neutral projection is in conformance with Title 49 CFR Part 26; “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Programs” and in further response to FTA Notices issued to Public Transportation Providers regarding DOT’s DBE Program and Race-Neutral Policy Implementation Guidance. City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021

The City of Santa Clarita will implement Race-Neutral measures to meet its Overall DBE Goal objectives in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.51, including but not limited to:

• Arranging timely solicitations, times for the presentation of bids, quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules in ways that facilitate DBEs and other small business firms’ participation. • Unbundling large contracts to make them more accessible to small businesses, requiring or encouraging prime contractors to subcontract portions of work that they might otherwise perform with their own work forces. • Providing technical assistance and other services to small businesses, including DBE firms. • Providing information and communications programs on contracting procedures and specific contract opportunities. • Aiding small businesses in overcoming limitations in obtaining bonding, lines of credit and building financing capital.

VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND FACILITATION

In accordance with Public Participation Regulatory Requirements of Title 49 CFR Part 26, minority, women, local business chambers, and community organizations within the City of Santa Clarita’s market area were consulted and provided an opportunity to review the City of Santa Clarita’s goal analysis and provide input. The City of Santa Clarita prepared Outreach Consultation Letters advising the aforementioned business community of the proposed DBE goal analysis and its availability for review and comment on the City of Santa Clarita’s website.

The City of Santa Clarita issued a Public Notice publishing the City of Santa Clarita’s Proposed Overall Goal for the FFY 2019/21 FTA-assisted contracts on their website. The Notice informed the public that the proposed goal and rationale were available for inspection on the City of Santa Clarita’s website. Additionally, the Public Notice requested participation from the public in a forum to discuss and share their valuable experience and input pertaining to effects of discrimination on opportunities for DBE's in the City of Santa Clarita’s market area. The public was informed that the City of Santa Clarita would give full consideration to all comments and input received as a part of the consultation process and would assess its impact on the Proposed Overall DBE Goal. The final Overall Goal submitted to FTA for approval will remain on the City of Santa Clarita’s website through the life of the goal period.

Additionally, the City of Santa Clarita consults and will continue to consult with minority groups and organizations year-round via event attendance and facilitation to directly solicit the public in-person regarding input they have on DBE opportunities. In the fiscal years leading up to the proposed goal submission (2016 and 2017) the City of Santa Clarita facilitated a Vendor Outreach Fair which included 220 vendors from within the City’s market area. The Vendor Outreach fairs provided local stakeholders with an in-person opportunity to share input regarding effects of disparity with in DBE utilization and information that may affect the City’s overall DBE utilization percentages. Additionally the City participated in a variety of outreach events targeted at collecting public comments specific to the City’s goal development. An overview of these events can be viewed within Exhibit A. Comment review produced the conclusion that the substantial bulk of input received involved questions regarding upcoming contracts and procurement procedures rather than numeric City of Santa Clarita– FTA – Overall DBE Goal For FFY 2019-2021 goal values or race-conscious/race-neutral breakouts, therefore an adjustment to the goal was not necessary.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Santa Clarita

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Santa Clarita, (herein referred to as the “City”)

has established a Proposed Overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal of 5% for

Federal Fiscal Years (FFYs) 2019/2021. The City proposes to meet 1% of the goal through the

use of race-neutral measures and the remaining 4% through the use of race-conscious measures.

The DBE goal is applicable to FTA-assisted contracts scheduled to be solicited and awarded during the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.

The City’s Proposed Overall Goal and its rationale (developed in response to DOT’s

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Regulations published under Title 49 CFR Part 26)

are available for inspection and public review on the City’s website at https://www.santa-

clarita.com/city-hall/departments/administrative-services/purchasing/small-and-disadvantaged- business-enterprise-program or from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday at our administrative office located at:

City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Attn: Lance O’Keefe Phone: (661) 255-4960

The City will accept comments for thirty (30) days from the date of this Notice. Comments can be forwarded to the City at above stated address. Comments may also be forwarded to the

Regional Civil Rights Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transportation

Administration, Region IX, 201 Mission Street, Suite 2210, San Francisco, California 94105-

1800. FFY 2019-2021 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) GOAL FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) ASSISTED CONTRACTS

In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 and as a condition of federal financial assistance agreements with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the City of Santa Clarita administers a DBE Program in support of contracts and procurements assisted with FTA dollars.

The City of Santa Clarita has developed a proposed overall (triennial) DBE goal for the three federal fiscal years beginning October 1, 2018 and ending September 30, 2021. The goal has been calculated at five (5%), and was developed using DOT-approved goal-setting methodology as described in 49 CFR 26.45.

In accordance with 49 CFR 26.45 and as part of the public participation process, The City of Santa Clarita has distributed its goal and methodology to 120+ local/ethnic chambers of commerce and other business/community based organizations dedicated to assisting and growing small and disadvantaged businesses. The proposed 5% goal has been advertised via Public Notice on the City of Santa Clarita’s website and in general circulation publications. Click here to view the Public Notice.

Click here to view the goal calculation and methodology.

Bell Gardens Chamber of Burbank Chamber of Commerce ASIAN AMERICAN ECONOMIC Commerce 200 W Magnolia Blvd DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISES

7535 Perry Rd Burbank, CA 90210 216 West Garvey Ave., Unit E Bell Gardens, CA 90201 Tom Flavin, CEO Monterey Park, CA 91754

Carson Chamber of Commerce Cerritos Chamber of Commerce Chinese Chamber of Commerce 530 E. Del Amo Blvd. 13259 South Street 977 N. Broadway G/Fl., Suite E

Carson, CA 90746 Cerritos, CA 90703 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Richard Chang, Chairman Scott Smith, CEO/President

Greater Los Angeles African Japanese Chamber of Commerce Korean Chamber of Commerce American Chamber of Commerce of 3435 Wilshire Blvd # 2450

5100 W Goldleaf Cir # 203 244 S. San Pedro St., #504 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Los Angeles, CA 90056 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Crescenta Valley Chamber of Bellflower Chamber of Commerce Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Commerce 16730 Bellflower Blvd., Ste. A, 1 World Trade Center, #206 3131 Foothill Blvd Ste D

Bellflower, CA 90706 Long Beach, CA 90831 La Crescenta, CA 91214-4226 Larry Wehage, President Randy Gordon, CEO/President Robyn Forrand, Executive Director

National Association of Women National Association of Women in Los Angeles Area Chamber of Business Owners Construction Commerce 523 West 6th Street #516 P.O. Box 10756 350 S. Bixel Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 Marina Del Ray, CA 90295-0756 Los Angeles, CA 90017

Century City Chamber of Southern California Minority Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce Commerce Business Development Council 2670 Cherry Avenue 2029 Century Park E 800 W 6th St #850 Signal Hill, CA 90755 Los Angeles, CA 90067-2901 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Melissa Guy, President Nancy Wood,C President/CEO

Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Claremont Chamber of Commerce San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce 205 Yale Ave. 390 West 7th Street 10038 Old Depot Plaza Rd Claremont, CA 91711 San Pedro, CA 90731 Chatsworth, CA 91311-2943

Elise Swanson, Executive Director Marnie Nemcoff, Board Chair

Alhambra Chamber of Commerce 104 S 1st St Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Alhambra, CA 91801-3703 23564 Calabasas Rd Ste 101 17723 Chatsworth St.

Maureen Aldrige, President/CEO Calabasas, CA 91302-1336 Grenada Hills, CA 91344 Pamela Kissel, President/CEO Madlena Minasian

Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Catalina Island Chamber & Visitors Covina Chamber of Commerce 388 W Huntington Dr Bureau 935 W Badillo St Ste 100 Arcadia, CA 91007-3402 PO Box 217 Covina, CA 91722-4164 Karen MacNair, CEO Avalon, CA 90704-0217 Dawn Nelson, President/CEO

Jim Luttjohann, President/CEO

Downey Chamber of Commerce Culver City Chamber of Commerce 11131 Brookshire Ave Duarte Chamber of Commerce 6000 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 1260 Downey, CA 90241-3860 P.O. Box 1438

Culver City, CA 90230-6425 Jonanna Peterson, President Duarte, CA 91009-4438, Janice Beighey, Chair Sheryl Lefmann, President/CEO

El Monte/South El Monte Chamber El Segundo Chamber of Commerce Encino Chamber of Commerce of Commerce 427 Main St 4933 Balboa Blvd

PO Box 5866 El Segundo, CA 90245-3003 Encino, CA 91316-3437 El Monte, CA 91734-1866 Marsha Hansen, Executive Director Mark Levinson, President Ken Rausch, Executive Director Hermosa Beach Chamber of Glendale Chamber of Commerce Glendora Chamber of Commerce Commerce & Visitors Bureau 701 N Brand Blvd Ste 120 224 N Glendora Ave 1007 Hermosa Ave Glendale, CA 91203-4230 Glendora, CA 91741-2617 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3717 Judith Kendall, Executive Vice Joe Cina, Executive Director Maureen Hunt, President/CEO President/CEO

Industry Manufacturers Council Chamber of Commerce Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce 15651 Stafford St 6255 Sunset Blvd #150, Los Angeles 5269 E. Beverly Blvd. City of Industry, CA 91744-3922 Hollywood, CA 90028-6000 Los Angeles, CA 90022 David Perez, President Leron Gubler, President/CEO Jennifer Lahoda, President

La Canada Flintridge Chamber of Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Irwindale Chamber of Commerce Commerce 554 W Lancaster Blvd PO Box 2307 4529 Angeles Crest Hwy Ste 102 Lancaster, CA 93534-2534 Irwindale, CA 91706-1168 La Canada, CA 91011-3237 Mark Hemstreet, CEO Marlene Carney, President/CEO Pat Anderson, President & CEO

Altadena Chamber of Commerce Beverly Hills Chamber of Conejo Valley Chamber of 730 East Altadena Drive Commerce Commerce Aladena, CA 91001 Santa Monica Blvd. 2nd Floor 600 Hampshire Rd. #200 Doug Colliflower, President Beverly Hills CA 90210 Westlake Village, CA 91361

Todd Johnson, CEO Jill Lederer, President

Bell Gardens Chamber of Commerce 7535 Perry Rd Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Irvine Chamber of Commerce 201 8th St. #110 2099 S. State College Blvd, Ste 650 36 Executive Park #100 Seal Beach, CA 90740-6368 Anaheim, CA 92806 Irvine, CA 92614 McKenze Treasure, Administrative Todd Ament, Chief Executive Officer Bryan Starr, President/CEO Assistant

South Orange County Reg. Brea Chamber of Commerce Placentia Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce 1 Civic Center Cir Fl. 2 117 N Main St. 27758 Santa Margarita Pkwy #378 Brea, CA 92821-5792 Placentia, CA 92870 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Heidi Gallegos, President Kathi Baldwin, President Wayne Brown, Government Affairs

Rancho Santa Margarita Chamber of Laguna Beach Chamber of Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce Commerce Commerce PO Box 3165 22232 El Paseo 357 Glenneyre Street Laguna Hills, CA 92654 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 926688 Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2310 Clement Pepe, President Jim Poettgen, President Meredith Dowling, Executive Director

Laguna Niguel Chamber of Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Tustin Chamber of Commerce Commerce 1700 Adams Ave Ste. 101 700 W First St. #7 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy # A Costa Mesa, CA 92626-4865 Tustin, CA 92780 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-2001 Eileen Benjamin, CEO Ned Smith, Membership Services Debbie Newman, President/CEO

Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Cypress Chamber of Commerce Commerce Westminster Chamber of Commerce 9200 Valley View Street 3231 Katella Ave 14491 Beach Blvd # B Cypress, CA 90630 Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Westminster, CA 92683-5309 Ed Munson, President/CEO Shelley Henderson, Chairwomen of James Davidson, President Board

Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Newport Beach Chamber Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce 34163 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 100 4343 Von Karman Ave, Ste. 150-W 17670 Yorba Linda Blvd. Dana Point, CA 92629 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Yorba Linda, CA 92886-3927 Jay Styles, Chairman of the Board Steve Rosansky, President Dr. Ajay Sawhney, President

Fountain Valley Chamber Orange Chamber of Commerce Corona Del Mar Chamber of 10055 Slater Ave Ste. 250 1940 N Tustin St, Orange, CA Commerce Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4722 Orange, CA 92865 2855 E. Coast Hwy, Suite 101 Mary Parsons, President-CEO Charla Lenarth, President Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 Linda Leonhard, President/CEO

Fullerton Chamber of Commerce San Clemente Chamber of Orange County Chinese-American 444 N. Harbor Blvd, Suite 200 Commerce Chamber of Commerce PO Box 529 1231 Puerta del Sol Ste. 200 4605 Barranca Parkway #101-J Fullerton, CA 92836-0529 San Clemente, CA 92673-6333 Irvine, CA 92604 Theresa Harvey, President Lynn Wood, President/CEO James Fan, President

Garden Grove Chamber of San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce Commerce Commerce of Orange County 12866 Main St. Ste. 102 31421 La Matanza St 1748 W. Katella Ave., Suite: 200 Garden Grove, CA 92840-5198 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693-1878 Orange, CA 92867 Cindy Spindle, CEO/President Mark Bodenhamer, Executive Director Neil Estrada, President

Huntington Beach Chamber of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Commerce 1631 W Sunflower Ave Ste. C-35 Orange County 2134 Main St Ste. 100 Santa Ana, CA 92704-7460 2130 E. 4th. St. #125 Huntington Beach, CA 92648-6439 David Elliott, President/CEO Santa Ana, CA 92705 James O’ Callaghan, President/CEO Reuben D. Franco, CEO National Association of Women Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce Business Owners 92 Argonaut, Suite 120 23052-H Alicia Parkway, Ste 218 2304 Huntington Drive, Suite #210 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-5335 Mission Viejo, CA 92692 San Marino, CA 91108 Julie Wright, President Lisa Sakai, President Dee Elliott, President

Associated Builders & Contractors Orange County Business Council La Habra Chamber of Commerce of Southern California 2 Park Plaza, Ste. 100 321 E. La Habra Blvd. 1400 N. Kellogg Dr. Ste. A Irvine, CA 92614 La Habra, CA 90631 Anaheim, CA 92807 Lucy Dunn, President/CEO Joyce Brooks, Board Chair Susan McNiel-Corry, President

Menifee Valley Chamber of Cathedral City Chamber of Murrieta Chamber of Commerce Commerce Commerce 25125 Madison Avenue, Suite 108 29737 New Hub Dr Ste 102 68733 Perez Road #C8 Murrieta, CA 92562-8970 Menifee, CA 92586-6529 Cathedral City, CA 92234 Andy Morris, Chairman Vicki Carpenter, Chair Jill Tremblay, Chairman Moreno Valley Chamber of La Quinta Chamber of Beaumont Chamber Commerce Commerce of Commerce 12625 Frederick St Ste E-3 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO 726 Beaumont Ave Moreno Valley, CA 92553-5216 La Quinta, CA 92253 Beaumont, CA 92223-5952 Tina Covington, Chair Jill Tremblay, Chairman Brian Sylva, President Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Blythe Area Chamber of Perris Chamber of Commerce Commerce Commerce 227 N D St Ste A 65-950 Pierson Blvd. 207 E Hobsonway Perris, CA 92570-1946 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Blythe, CA 92225 Joshua Naggar, President Linda Lennon-Roth, Vice Chair Derek Copple, President Temecula Valley Chamber of Palm Desert Area Chamber of Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Commerce Commerce 26790 Ynez Ct. 72559 Highway 111 3985 University Ave. Temecula, CA 92591 Palm Desert, CA 92260-3306 Riverside, CA 92501 Brian Connors, Chairman Debbie Frazer, CEO John Weyhgandt, President/CEO Hemet San Jacinto Valley Palm Springs Chamber of Calimesa Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Commerce 1007 Calimesa Blvd. Suite D

615 N. San Jacinto Avenue 190 West Amado Road Calimesa, California 92320 Hemet, CA 92543 Palm Springs CA 92262 Donna K Lotz, President DEE Cozart, Chairperson Nona Watson, CEO

Anza Valley Chamber of Indio Chamber of Commerce Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber Commerce 82921 Indio Blvd. of Commerce P.O. Box 391460 Indio, CA 92201 132 West Graham Avenue Anza, CA 92539-1460 Joshua Bonner, President/CEO Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Tish Clark, President Chance Edmondson, Chairman Jurupa Valley Chamber of Coachella Chamber of Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Commerce Commerce 7920 Limonite Ave B 1258 Sixth Street 71905 Highway 111 Ste H Riverside, CA 92509 Coachella, CA 92236 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-4825 Jose Campos, President Chris Bennett, President Samantha Tweddell, Exec. Director Norco Area Chamber of Indian Wells Chamber of Eastvale Chamber of Commerce Commerce Commerce 12523 Limonite Ave # 440-428 PO Box 844 45-200 Club Dr Suite B Eastvale, CA 91752-3665 Norco, CA 92860-0844 Indian Wells, CA 92210 Hari Dhiman, Board Member Dr. Jesus Martinez, Chairman Dan Levine, Chairman

Wildomar Chamber of Canyon Lake Chamber of Banning Chamber of Commerce Commerce Commerce 60 E Ramsey St # C 33751 Mission Trail 31658 Railroad Canyon Rd Banning, California 92220 Wildomar, CA 92595 Canyon Lake, CA 92587 Oncalyse Lyons, President Andy Morris, Chairman Jim Randle, President Corona Chamber of Commerce 904 East Sixth Street Corona, CA 92879 John Weyhgandt, Chairman

Exhibit A | Public Consultation 2015/18

Name/Host of Event Focus of Event Attendees Comments and their relation to Goal application and disparity 1/5/16 Vista Canyon Metrolink The City of Santa Clarita undertook proactive outreach 56 attendees The DBE Program goals/objectives were Station Design Project DBE measures in order to raise their DBE participation discussed and input regarding barriers to DBE Outreach and Engagement Session numbers. These measures included inviting available participation was requested. Input regarding DBE firms along with potential prime contractors to a barriers was not received. “meet and greet” at City Hall for the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station Design Project (federally-funded). Contractors were provided an opportunity to network and discuss options that may help to include DBE firms that can provide needed construction/professional services in the public works area.

5/11/16:Tour de Procurement Purchasing staff hosted their annual vendor outreach More than 220 Several commenters noted issues regarding event, titled “Tour de Procurement,” on May 11 at The vendors safety and liability in utilizing new DBE firms Centre. on specialized work. Requested City’s assistance This year staff created an exhibition environment in identifying qualified and experienced DBEs comprised of representatives from varied City Divisions with City experience. as well as from local public agencies. The “faire” set up allowed for a unique opportunity for vendors to meet- and-greet with the direct buyers of their products and services. Exhibit A | Public Consultation 2015/18

9/15/16 Entrepreneurship The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the College More than 50 Firms asked questions about the DBE Discussion Series Coming to Santa of the Canyons Small Business Development Center, will participants application process and what advantages it Clarita host a series of three one-hour workshops covering carries. Direct comments regarding the goal or various aspects of the entrepreneurial world. barriers to DBE participation were not received.

The Entrepreneurship Series will help kick off Santa Clarita’s participation in Innovate Los Angeles. In conjunction with Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s Center of Innovation, the mission of Innovate LA is to promote LA County as a leading global center for innovation and entrepreneurship rooted in boundless creativity and diversity.

5/1/17:Vendor Outreach Event The “faire” set up allowed for a unique opportunity for More than 200 Received input from attendees regarding vendors to meet-and-greet with the direct buyers of their vendors workshops and trainings that would be helpful to products and services. Provided a power point overview the contracting community to assist them on of DBE Program, goal and overall objectives. successfully winning and performing on upcoming projects.

9/27/17 First Annual Federal Transit The intent of the Region IX DBE Forum was to bring 57 The Forum discussion topics were strategically Authority (FTA) Region IX DBE together FTA Region IX Recipients to collaborate and derived from feedback received in response to a Forum share DBE Program implementation issues and DBE implementation survey distributed to all innovations through an open and secure forum. The DBE Region IX recipients. Forum was successful in bringing together recipients from three (3) out of the four (4) Region IX States Exhibit A | Public Consultation 2015/18

1/8/18 101st Annual CAPPO CAPPO members exchange ideas in an effort to Discussed additional measures that could be put Conference and Supplier Exposition resolve problems affecting California's public in place to raise DBE utilization numbers in agencies by sharing information on technical race-neutral environments. advances, cost factors, new laws, and sources for products. This open collaboration helps to strengthen the skills of public procurement officials as they fulfill their responsibilities to the public they serve.

Tour de Procurement - Vendor Outreach

Purchasing staff hosted their annual vendor outreach event, titled “Tour de Procurement,” on May 11 at The Centre. This year staff created an exhibition environment comprised of representatives from varied City Divisions as well as from local public agencies. The “faire” set up allowed for a unique opportunity for vendors to meet-and-greet with the direct buyers of their products and services.

Public agencies in attendance included the Santa Clarita Community College District, Saugus Union School District, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District, Castaic Lake Water Agency, and Community College District.

Over 220 vendors RSVP’d to attend this highly anticipated event. Response from the public has been extremely positive, and vendors were pleased to be able to discuss business with representatives and network with fellow vendors. According to survey results at the end of the event, the majorities of participants were first time attendees and found the experience informative, valuable, and are looking forward to future events focused on doing business with the City.

2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

AAA Companies Nelson Robert

AALRR Uran Darrell

Abbot Industrial Supplies Michael

ABC Security Service Inc. Salazar Maria

ACCO Engineered Systems Inc. Miller Josef

AdaptConn, Inc. Farber Alan

AFC Doctors Express of Santa Clarita Hafner Lupe

Allegra Consulting, Inc. Madison Suzanne

Allegra Consulting, Inc. Brown Larry

Allstar Sound Connelly Pat

Allstate Almeida Joe

Alma Gardening Co. Gonzalez Gus

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

America Translating Services Steventon Rosa

America Translating Services, Inc. Steventon Rosa

American Truck and Trailer Body Garner Lukas

American Truck and Trailer Body Carpenter Steve

Andersen Environmental Riley JR

Animal & Insect Pest Management, Inc. Eriks Jerry

Animal & Insect Pest Management, Inc. Townsend Paul

Animal & Insect Pest Management, Inc. Townsend Margaret

Ascend Training Solutions, LLC Robins Sue

At A Glance Decor Demasio Camille

Bank of Santa Clarita Hopp Elizabeth

Barrington Staffing Kasovac Gail

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

BMC INC Eichenbaum Bitzy

Bownet Sports Hunt Steve

Breakway Press Wood Jeni

Brierley Associates Durand Kristine

Cal Net Technology Group Fortner Stacy

Cal Star Engineering Jung Vincent

Cal Star Engineering Lee Jaysen

Capital Office Products Nelson Carolyn

CBE Office Solutions Rogers Peter

CG Imprints Grossman Lenny

CG Imprints Grossman Mrs,

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Chambers Group Inc Maes Larry

Chambers Group Inc Directo Meghan

Champion Chemical Company Evans Chris

Champion Chemical Company Duker Mike

Choice Information Services Inc. McCarty Michael

Clean Your Solar Hollenbaugh Brian

Cloud Plus Services Penn Tina

Coin Security Systems Gold David

COMBS+MIGUEL ARCHITECTURE INC Combs James

Commercial Door Company Wright Randy

Converse Consultants Schluter Mark

Corner Keystone Construction Dy Man

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

CPDCCA DeDantis Jr. Frank

Craneworks Southwest, Inc. Williams Jon

CTech Buchanan Mike

CTech Anderson Rick

CTech Perez Richard

CWE Bapna Vik

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Data MicroImaging Company Vernon David

Davis Barber Productions, Inc. Mayfield Renee

Davis Barber Productions, Inc. Barber Davis

Diamond A Equipment Sales Curtis Rocky

Dickerson Employee Benefits Donen Lorraine

Document Specialty Group Dilley Scott

DSSI Marshall Lawrence (Butch)

DSSI Jones Lisa

DTC- Digital Telecomunications Corporation Ray Maccani

DTC- Digital Telecomunications Corporation Hacker Mitchel

Earth Systems Southern California Allen Christopher

Em Oil Transport Pryor Mike

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Energy Independence Group Klatt Daphne

Estin Promotional Products Frerichs Cheryl

Evans Teamwear Miller Fred

Exclusive Sedan Service Stein Ron

Exclusive Sedan Service Stein Brandan

Facility Solutions Group Carrasco Tim

Famcon Pipe and Supply Kendrick Jim

Famcon Pipe and Supply Castro Ghia

Famcon Pipe and Supply Williamson Aubra

FCG Consultants Fakhouri Maya

FCG Consultants Fakhouri AB

Ferguson Water Works McBride Shane

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

FitOne, Inc. Martin Ron

FitOne, Inc. Ouvrier Matt

FIVE STAR FENCE Hardy Romuald

Foundation Technology Renolds Ko

Gausman & Moore Bazar Jared

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

GLC Fabrication Devlin Chuck

GLC Fabrication Devlin Shawn

Global CTI Josker Bobby

Global Protective Services, Inc. Basilio Reutcek

Golden Star Technology Martens Dan

Golden Sun Firm & Co., Inc. Rod Al

Gomez Research Inc. Gomez Sophia

Green Signz & Company Ahmed Sean

Gregory N Bryant Architect Bryant Gregory

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

H & S Electric, Inc. Glasshoff Darlene

H & S Electric, Inc. Cornelius Paul

H & S Electric, Inc. Hatch Ed

H&H Wholesale Parts Brown Patrick

Hamner, Jewell & Associates Johnson Heather

Harbor Diesel and Equipment Colin Luis

Hillyard Mangan Greg

Hillyard Mangan Greg

IBEW #11 Greenfield Marc

IBI Group Shimazu Kirk

Icon Shelters Hunt Steve

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Impressions in Thread DiGirolamo Vikki

Impressions in Thread Mangarin Melissa

Inertia Engineers, Inc. Cairo Marcelo

Inertia Engineers, Inc. Tucker Michelle

Insprector Playground Stein Jim

Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions, Inc. Galamb Queen

Interact Projects Elder Kent

International Environmental Corp. Martinez Evelyn

J & B Landscaping Fausto Julio

JAMM- Jamie Anderson Marketing and Media Anderson Jamie

JB Wholesale Roofing and Building Suplies Rouch Dennis

JB Wholesale Roofing and Building Suplies Alfaro Ralph

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Jostens Hartuv Karen

KDC Technologies Cho Dean

Kelar Pacific Hejazi Kas

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Key Code Media Locke Edward

Key Code Media Freeman Susan

Knack Knack Design Francis Ryan

Knack Knack Design Tate Eric

Knack Knack Design Kelly Graham

Kona Ice Katz Jeff

Lan Air Group Dempsey Patrick

Lan Air Group Hazlett Bob

Laser Toner and Computer Supply Bradbury Richard

LAYNE Zarcone Steve

LBW Insurance and Financial Services Like Mitzi

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Lighting Contract Service Ingber Kelli

Lighting Contract Service Ingber Jason

Luners Production Services Archibeque Angela

Luners Production Services Tallman Brandon

Luners Production Services Arrendondo Juan

Macktech Enterprises Awan Mack

Mako Systems, Inc. Osowski Mark

Mako Systems, Inc. Olsen Russ

Marine Biochemists Cress Curt

Marine Biochemists Sanchez Emilio

Marine Biochemists McMillan Jason

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Holguin Ileana

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

McMurray Stern Michael Keith

Mercury Document Imaging Sakacs Rick

Michael D Inc. Dave Lyznick

Nalco an Ecolab Company Wexler Kelly

National Ready Mix Pinion Ron

National Ready Mix Herrera Gilbert

NCE Senn Lisa

NCE Martinez Juanita

Newleaf Training and Development Butler Paul

NRC Environmental Services Inc. Law Leif nv5 Moors Scott

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Oakridge Landscape Roberts Mike

Oakridge Landscape Munoz Marco

Omega Design Hellerud Ryan

One Source Distributors Feinstein Holly

OPSEC Cheval Anthony

OPSEC Porras Fred

Orkin Pest Control Hughes Joel

OzNet Systems Ozogu Anthony

Pac Park Play Little Kate

Pacific Play Systems, Inc. Fleming Pam

Pamco Machine Works Inc. Christiansen Dale

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Papich Construction Gonzalez Philip

PCMG Lam Al

PCMG Luu Davy

Perse Contruction Company Argueta Steve

Platinum Security Rodriguez Joe

Platinum Security Rodriquez Jackie

Quality Radio Perez Ruben

Quotebroker Insurance Services Pappadato Anita

Quotebroker Insurance Services Pappadato Vince

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Rainbow Brite Snowden Diane

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Wiese Micky

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers RaSlowsky Greg

Rolling Green Inc. Rojas Alex

Rolling Green Inc. Vasquez Pascual

S & J Supply Durran Debbie

Salamoff Design Salamoff Melissa

Santa Clarita Bearing Company Huh Chris

Sauters Backflow Testing & Repair Sauter Barry

Savior Leak Detection Inc. Melton Liz

Savior Leak Detection Inc. Melton Tim

Shelby Grace Management Zielinski Kris

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Shine Walk Ramirez Jose

Shine Walk Andress Patrick

Signarama Thompson Lee

Sinclair Sanitary Supply Company Inc. Glass James

Sinclair Sanitary Supply Company Inc. Graheck Nick

SITMATIC Mandl Peter

SITMATIC Kelly Nate

Smart Source Printing and Promotions Fein Robert

So Cal Office Techbologies Godinez Peter

So Cal Office Techbologies MacPhee Doug

SONSRAY MACHINERY- CASE DEALER Mazzuca Dave

SOS Entertainmnet Masterson Ed

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

Starlight Education Inc. Katz Tina

Stover Seed Company Culley James

Structure Cast Cotton Kenny

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Huusfelt Josh

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Degrass Jason

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Rojas Ivette

Taft Electric Co Valentino Tony

Techniquex Woodbury Jeremy

Techniquex Woodbury Jeremy

The Quantum Group Gromfin Ronald

Themed Publications Bozarth Ron

TL Veterans Construction Inc. Kim Angela

May 11th 2016 Vendor Training 2016 Vendor Outreach Tour De Procurement COMPANY NAME LAST NAME FIRST NAME SIGN HERE PLEASE

TL Veterans Construction Inc. Cho Ashley

Umindset Hilario Jo Anne

Unified Communications Integrators Parijs Paul

United Road Towing Luong John

Utopia Entertainment Inc. Kahn Norman

Utopia Entertainment Inc. Carreiro Robert

Utopia Entertainment Inc. Ramirez Cristina

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