Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created ECO-RAPID TRANSIT to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is May 13, 2020 environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and 6:30 PM Meeting increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing TELECONFERENCE MEETING VIA ZOOM safe, advanced transit LINK: HTTPS://ZOOM.US technology to expand economic growth that maximizes ridership ID: 8182883291 in Southern California. OR BY PHONE AT: 301 715 8592 The Authority is composed of the following public agencies:
AGENDA
City of Artesia AGENDA REPORTS AND OTHER WRITTEN DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ECO- City of Bell RAPID TRANSIT WEBSITE AT WWW.ECO-RAPID.ORG. City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy ON MARCH 4, 2020, GOVERNOR NEWSOM PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY TO
City of Downey EXIST IN CALIFORNIA AS A RESULT OF THE THREAT OF COVID-19. THE GOVERNOR HAS ISSUED EXECUTIVE ORDERS THAT TEMPORARILY SUSPEND REQUIREMENTS OF THE City of Glendale BROWN ACT, INCLUDING ALLOWING PUBLIC AGENCIES TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS VIA City of Huntington Park TELECONFERENCING AND TO MAKE PUBLIC MEETINGS ACCESSIBLE TELEPHONICALLY City of Maywood OR OTHERWISE ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.
City of Paramount
City of South Gate Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Airport Authority 1. Call to Order Chair
Karina Macias 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair 3. Roll Call and Introduction of Attendees
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor 4. Consent Calendar City of Artesia
Secretary The items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and Sean Ashton Councilmember will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of City of Downey these items unless a Board member or the General Public so requests, in Treasurer which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and
Vrej Agajanian considered separately: Council Member City of Glendale
Internal Auditor a. Approval of Minutes of April 8, 2020
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor b. Approval of Warrant Register dated May 13, 2020 City of Cudahy
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama c. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the period of April 2020
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith d. Approve Adding Kritzinger & Rao, Exp U.S. Services and Fidelitas
Ex-Officio Consulting to the Eco-Rapid Transit Statement of Qualifications William Rawlings City Manager Representative List
e. Authorization to recertify all firms on the Statement of Qualifications List by One Year from May 13, 2020 to May 13, 2021
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline End of Consent Calendar Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a transit system that moves as 5. Public Comments rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is Those presenting public comments on items not on the agenda will be environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is heard at this time designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing 6. Presentation by Elizabeth Carvajal, Metro Regarding Metro Transit Oriented safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic Development Strategic Implementation Plan (TOD SIP) growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. 7. Presentation by Robert Calix, Metro Regarding Metro Next Gen Bus Study The Authority is composed of the following public agencies: 8. Update and/or Action Regarding West Santa Ana Branch
9. Support and Work with Author SB 1366 (Archuleta) West Santa Ana Branch City of Artesia Transit Corridor City of Bell 10. Support AB 3213 (Rivas) High Speed Rail City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy 11. Update and/or Action Regarding Draft FY 2020-2021 Budget
City of Downey 12. Update and/or Action Regarding Allocation of $600 Million in Tax-exempt City of Glendale Bonds for construction of Virgin Train’s High-Speed Rail Project Connecting
City of Huntington Park Victor Valley Region to Las Vegas
City of Maywood 13. Update and/or Action Regarding Corona Virus, E-Planning and City of Paramount Telecommuting and Potential Long-Term Economic Development and
City of South Gate Recovery Issues
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority 14. Communication Items to the Board 15. Communication Items from the Board Chair
Karina Macias 16. Adjournment – In Memory of Mr. Saeed Ali Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair NEXT MEETING: June 10, 2020
Ali Sajjad Taj Location: City of South Gate Mayor City of Artesia
Secretary
Sean Ashton Councilmember PUBLIC COMMENTS: To address the Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors on any agenda item, City of Downey you may provide written comments by 3 p.m., April 8, 2020, via email to [email protected]. All Treasurer written comments submitted become part of the official record. Vrej Agajanian Council Member City of Glendale IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL
Internal Auditor ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE ECO-RAPID TRANSIT OFFICE AT (562) 663-6850. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor WILL ENABLE ECO-RAPID TRANSIT TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENT TO ENSURE City of Cudahy ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING. Executive Director Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio Materials related to any item on this agenda submitted to the Orangeline Development William Rawlings Authority, including any materials submitted to the Authority after distribution of the agenda City Manager Representative packet, are available for public inspection in the Orangeline Development Authority’s office located at 16401 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723 during normal business hours.
For more information, you can contact Michael R. Kodama at [email protected]
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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF ECO-RAPID TRANSIT/ORANGE LINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY April 8, 2020 Teleconference Meeting via Zoom or by Phone
CALL TO ORDER
Eco-Rapid Transit -Chair Karina Macias called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM online and on the phone.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ali Sajjad Taj, Councilmember, City of Artesia, led the assembly in the salute of the flag.
ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION OF ATTENDEES
Authority Board Members:
Karina Macias, Chair, Mayor, City of Huntington Park Ali Sajjad Taj, Vice Chair, Councilmember, City of Artesia José R. Gonzalez, Board Member, Mayor City of Cudahy Sean Ashton, Board Member, Councilmember, City of Downey Alondra Olmos, Board Member, Planning Commissioner, City of Maywood Silvia Martinez, Board Member, Planning Commissioner, City of Bell Pedro Aceituno, Board Member, Councilmember, City of Bell Gardens Tony Lima, Alternate Board Member, Councilmember, City of Artesia Frank Quintero, Alternate Board Member, Burbank-Glendale Airport Authority
Others:
Michael Kodama, Executive Director, Eco-Rapid Transit Sharon Weissman, Metro Board Deputy, Gateway Cities Karen Lee, Management Analyst, City of Artesia Julia Brown, Metro Community Relations Manager, Metro Nancy Michali, Gateway Cities COG Consultant Rosalba Gonzalez, Community Member Sara Hernandez, DLA Piper Allyn Rifkin, Transportation Planner/Engineer, Eco-Rapid Transit Walter Beaumont, Community Planning Staff, Eco-Rapid Transit Cristina Quintero, Administration, Michael Kodama Planning Consultants
ITEM 4 – CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of Minutes of March 11, 2020 b. Approval of Warrant Register dated April 8, 2020 c. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the period of March2020 d. Approval to Renew Public Officials Management & Employment Practices Liability and Commercial General Liability
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MOTION: Ali Sajjad Taj, Councilmember, City of Artesia moved to approve the Consent Calendar, Pedro Aceituno, Councilmember, City of Bell Gardens, seconded the motion while Sean Ashton, Councilmember, City of Downey abstained from item 4a.
ITEM 5 – PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.
ITEM 6 – UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING 2020-2021 BUDGET AND MEMBERSHIP DUES
Michael Kodama, Eco-Rapid Transit Executive Director provided the Board with the proposed FY2020-2021 Membership Dues. Mr. Kodama indicated that if the Board needed additional time to discuss the proposed dues he could bring the item back next month. The other option being to approve the dues as proposed and he would then forward them to the appropriate City Managers.
MOTION: Sean Ashton, Councilmember, City of Downey, moved to approve the dues as presented, Alondra Olmos, Planning Commissioner, City of Maywood, seconded the motion. The item was approved unanimously.
ITEM 7 – UPDATE AND/OR ACTON REGARDING CALTRANS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CYCLE 5
Michael Kodama told the Board of Directors about the upcoming June 15, 2020 deadline to submit applications for the Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 5 grants. These grants can be submitted by individual cities or by several jurisdictions. Mr. Kodama encouraged the Board to review the materials presented and to think how the ATP grants might be combined with the Metro TOD SIP Implementation Funds to create a larger more robust funding source.
MOTION: Sean Ashton, Councilmember, City of Downey, moved to receive and file the Item, Frank Quintero, Board Member, Burbank-Glendale Airport Authority, seconded the motion. The item was approved unanimously.
ITEM 8 – UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING CALTRANS SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT TO DEVELOP FLORENCE/SALT LAKE AND PACIFIC/RANDOLPH TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES SPECIFIC PLANS
Michael Kodama discussed the Item. Much progress continues to be made in setting up the administrative and fiscal structures necessary to implement the Grant and initiate the work related to the specific plans. Mr. Walter Beaumont, Eco-Rapid Transit Community Planner added that the first reimbursement by Caltrans had been received, one month after being submitted and that the City of Huntington Park received a Letter of No Prejudice (LONP) from Metro committing $81,111 to the project as the required local matching funds. Mr. Beaumont stated that with the matching funds in hand, staff can develop and issue an RFP for a local consultant.
MOTION: Sean Ashton, Councilmember, City of Downey, moved to receive and file the Item, Pedro Aceituno, Councilmember, City of Bell Gardens, seconded the motion. The item was approved unanimously.
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ITEM 9 – UPDATE AND OR ACTION REGARDING WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH
Michael Kodama indicated that there is significant activity within the West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) Corridor. Significant activities include the WSAB TOD SIP Implementation Plan, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) City Managers Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), progress on the environmental document as well as financial and funding issues. The GCCOC City Managers TAC has been formed and meets monthly to review issues within the WSAB Corridor.
Mr. Kodama invited Nancy Michali, the GCCOC City Managers TAC consultant to provide the Board with an update on the TAC. Ms. Michali stated that she has been onboard since March and that the current top item for the City Managers to address are the Master Cooperation Agreements that Metro will be sending out to each city in the Corridor. These Agreements are complex and will dictate much of what gets built, what Metro will provide to the cities and what the cities are expected to provide Metro. Additionally, the State’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department has allocated $5.6 million to Corridor cities to assist them with housing issues. HCD staff will be attending the next TAC meeting scheduled for April 14th to discuss the amounts allocated for each city and how the funds can be used and accessed.
Board Chair, Karina Macias asked if the TAC meeting would be held in person or online. Ms. Michali said that the meeting would be hosted on the GCCOG Zoom online meeting platform.
MOTION: Sean Ashton, Councilmember, City of Downey, moved to receive and file the Item, Frank Quintero, Board Member, Burbank-Glendale Airport Authority, seconded the motion. The item was approved unanimously.
ITEM 10 – UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Michael Kodama noted that this Item had been requested by the Board last month. Mr. Kodama described several options for economic development in the WSAB Corridor and recounted many prior efforts by Eco-Rapid Transit to create economic development opportunities that date back to 2008.
Alondra Olmos, Planning Commissioner, City of Maywood asked if the materials provided by Mr. Kodama and this issue have been taken up by the GCCOG City Managers TAC? Mr. Kodama indicated that no, not yet as he believed the Board should see the information first. Sean Ashton, Councilmember, City of Downey sees this as a working document and agreed that it would be beneficial to have the City Managers take a look at the information and provide their input. Mr. Ashton had a discussion with the Downey City Manager about economic development and that he was generally in agreement with the options outlined. Nancy Michali reported that the City Managers TAC will take up this item at their scheduled May meeting. After some additional discussion the following action was taken.
MOTION: Sean Ashton, Councilmember, City of Downey, moved to ask staff to have the Item taken up by the City Manager Technical Advisory Committee and asked staff to report back with comments and input regarding Eco-Rapid Transit and economic development at a future Board Meeting, Alondra Olmos, Planning Commissioner, City of Maywood, seconded the motion. The item was approved unanimously.
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ITEM 11 – COMMUNICATION ITEMS TO THE BOARD
Mr. Kodama distributed a two-page letter directed to the Chair of the California High Speed Rail Authority that advocates on behalf of a proposal by Assembly Speaker Rendon and Assembly member Friedman to expand rail investments throughout the State while continuing to develop the initial high-speed rail segment in the Central Valley. In addition, Mr. Kodama discussed the funds related to housing that were approved with the adoption of AB101. Applications are due on July 1, 2020 and more information will follow.
ITEM 12 - COMMUNICATION ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
There were no items from the Board.
ITEM 13 – ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7: 04 PM
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Approved:
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ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ECO-RAPID TRANSIT WARRANT REGISTER (MAY 13, 2020)
NAME AMOUNT
ALI SAJJAD $100.00 SILVIA MARTINEZ $100.00 PEDRO ACEITUNO $100.00 JOSE R. GONZALEZ $100.00 SEAN ASHTON $100.00 KARINA MACIAS $100.00 ALONDRA OLMOS $100.00 FRANK QUINTERO $100.00 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(Admin General Services) $3,011.50 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(Admin Grants Services) $312.50 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(Admin Grants Services) $175.00 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(Reimbursement Expenses) $380.88 MICHAEL R. KODAMA (General Fund) $5,018.75 MICHAEL R. KODAMA (Grant funds) $2,437.50 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM (General Fund) $200.00 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM (Grant Funds) $400.00 ALLYN D. RIFKIN (General Fund) $304.60 ALLYN D. RIFKIN (Grant Funds) $739.10 WALTER BEAUMONT (General Fund) $300.00 WALTER BEAUMONT (Grant Funds) $120.00 PRO-TECH PROPERTY INSPECTIONS, INC $901.25 PRO-TECH PROPERTY INSPECTIONS, INC $35.00 RYAN YOUNG (General Fund) $1,011.25 SMART GROWTH AMERICA $500.00 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY $820.31 CLASSIC PLAN (DIRECTORS POLICY) $495.09 CLASSIC PLAN (GENERAL POLICY) $118.93 KONICA MINOLTA $400.65 LA FORET ADVERTISING $250.00 ROUSSEL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. $872.66
REPLACED CHECKS
LILLIAN BURKENHEIM SILVER $1,700.00 ALLYN RIFKIN $537.12 DENNIS BROOKS $337.50 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM SILVER $1,313.92 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM SILVER $1,300.00 ERIK YESAYAN $787.50 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM SILVER $673.08
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $19,604.97 REPORT: 5/13/2020 RUN: 5/13/2020 Check # Invoice # Dated Name Distribution Net Amount 011947 2020-04 04/30/20 ALI SAJJAD TAJ 4/8/20 Board Meeting Stipend $100.00 011948 2020-04 04/30/20 SILVIA MARTINEZ 4/8/20 Board Meeting Stipend $100.00 011949 2020-04 04/30/20 PEDRO ACEITUNO 4/8/20 Board Meeting Stipend $100.00 011950 2020-04 04/30/20 JOSE R. GONZALEZ 4/8/20 Board Meeting Stipend $100.00 011951 2020-04 04/30/20 SEAN ASHTON 4/8/20 Board Meeting Stipend $100.00 011952 2020-04 04/30/20 KARINA MACIAS 4/8/20 Board Meeting Stipend $100.00 011953 2020-04 04/30/20 ALONDRA OLMOS 4/8/20 Board Meeting Stipend $100.00 011954 2020-04 04/30/20 FRANK QUINTERO 4/8/20 Board Meeting Stipend $100.00 011955 2020-04 04/30/20 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(Admin Services) Professional Services/General Fund $3,011.50 011956 2020-04 04/30/20 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(Admin Services) Professional Services/WSAB $312.50 011957 2020-04 04/30/20 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(Admin Services) Professional Services/Caltrans TOC $175.00 011958 2020-04 04/30/20 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(Reimbursement) Reimbursement Board Exp/office supplies $380.88 011959 2020-03 03/31/20 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(General Fund) Professional Services/General Fund $5,018.75 011960 2020-03 03/31/20 MICHAEL R. KODAMA(Grants Fund) Professional Services/WSAB $2,437.50 011961 2020-03 03/31/20 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM (General Fund) Professional Services/General Fund $200.00 011962 2020-03 03/31/20 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM (Grants Fund) Professional Services/WSAB $400.00 011963 2020-03 03/31/20 ALLYN D. RIFKIN (General Fund) Professional Services/General Fund $304.60 011964 2020-03 03/31/20 ALLYN D. RIFKIN (Grants Fund) Professional Services/WSAB $739.10 011965 2020-03 03/31/20 WALTER BEAUMONT (General Fund) Professional Services/General Fund $300.00 011966 2020-03 03/31/20 WALTER BEAUMONT (Grants Fund) Professional Services/Caltrans TOC $120.00 011967 2020-03 03/31/20 PRO-TECH PROPERTY INSPECTIONS, INC Professional Services/General Fund $901.25 011968 2020-03 03/31/20 PRO-TECH PROPERTY INSPECTIONS, INC Professional Services/WSAB $35.00 011969 2020-03 03/31/20 RYAN YOUNG (General Fund) Professional Services/General Fund $1,011.25 011970 2020-03 03/31/20 SMART GROWTH AMERICA Professional Services/Caltrans TOC $500.00 011971 41455/56 03/31/20 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY Legal Services/General Fund $820.31 011972 04/30/20 04/30/20 CLASSICPLAN (DIRECTORS) Insurance Fees/Directors $495.09 011973 03/31/20 03/31/20 CLASSICPLAN (GENERAL) Insurance Fees/General $118.93 011974 35395621 04/30/20 KONICA MINOLTA Copy Charges/General Fund $400.65 011975 656 04/30/20 LA FORET ADVERTISING Web Maintenace/Eco-Rapid Transit $250.00 011976 04/30/20 04/30/20 ROUSSEL INSURANCE Insurance Fees/Finance Deposit/Gnral Policy $872.66
Total Disbursements $19,604.97 Replacement Check 011977 11693 2019-07 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM SILVER $1,700.00 011978 11694 2019-07 ALLYN RIFKIN $537.12 011979 11696 2019-07 DENNIS BROOKS $337.50 011980 11726 2019-08 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM SILVER $1,313.92 011981 11757 2019-09 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM SILVER $1,300.00 011982 11758 2019-09 ERIK YESAYAN $787.50 011983 11775 2019-10 LILLIAN BURKENHEIM SILVER $673.08
Total Replacement Check $6,649.12
Approved for payment by Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors: $19,604.97 ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ECO-RAPID TRANSIT
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH APRIL 2020 (PREPARED ON MAY 13, 2020) Bank of the West
Cash, beginning balance (deficit) $7,612.30 Receipts: Caltrasn Huntingotn Park SB1 $2,329.00 WSAB Environmental Study Third Party Admin Invoices: 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 $55,259.20 Total cash receipts $57,588.20
Expenditures: Bank fee/Positive Pay Service/Other Charges -$80.00 Warrants, approved on 4/8/2020 -$20,020.83 Total expenditures -$20,100.83
Cash, ending balance $45,099.67
Vrej Agajanian, Treasurer
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 transit system that moves as rapidly as TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is environmentally friendly and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, DATE: May 13, 2020 advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that maximizes ridership in Southern SUBJECT: APPROVE ADDING KRITZINGER & RAO, EXP U.S. SERVICES AND California. The Authority is composed of the FIDELITAS CONSULTING TO THE ECO-RAPID TRANSIT following public agencies: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS LIST
City of Artesia Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called
City of Bell and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker
City of Bell Gardens ISSUE City of Cudahy
City of Downey Eco-Rapid Transit staff requests approval to add Kritzinger & Rao and EXP U.S. City of Glendale Services to the Eco-Rapid Transit Statement of Qualifications List. City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood BACKGROUND
City of Paramount
City of South Gate Eco-Rapid Transit has a list of pre-approved consultants on its Statement of
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Qualifications list. Airport Authority Staff reviewed the statement of qualifications and has determined that Kritzinger & Chair Rao is qualified to provide services in the following category: Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park Land Use Planning/Urban Design/Architects and Related Services.
Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Staff reviewed the statement of qualifications and has determined that EXP U.S. Mayor Services is qualified to provide services in the following categories: City of Artesia
Secretary Land Use Planning/Urban Design/Architects and Related Services; Sean Ashton Councilmember Traffic and Civil Engineering; and City of Downey Rail Engineering, Engineering and Support Services. Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian Staff reviewed the statement of qualifications and has determined that Fidelitas Council Member City of Glendale Consulting is qualified to provide services in the following category:
Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Communication, Outreach, Marketing, Event Planning and Logistics. Mayor City of Cudahy Kritzinger and Rao is a mid-sized design, architecture and urban planning firm based
Executive Director in Los Angeles with over 40 years of experience. Relevant experience includes Michael R. Kodama proposals for introducing transportation to the Downtown Arts District, TOD plans for General Counsel NoHo and work with transit agencies nationally and internationally. Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio William Rawlings EXP U.S. Services is a national design and engineering firm with a local office in City Manager Representative Glendale. The firm has local experience with the Downtown Street Car project and the Crenshaw Light Rail extension program. Principals of the firm have prior
experience with Caltrans, including the High Dessert Rail Project and BART.
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Fidelitas Consulting is a sole proprietorship founded in 2016 by Violeta Alvarez as a Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to communication, marketing, community outreach and political campaign consulting pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as firm. Ms. Alvarez was the former Mayor and Councilmember for the City of Bell and possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is her business is located in Bell. environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and RECOMMENDATION increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that It is recommended that the Board: maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or following public agencies: 2. Approve adding Kritzinger & Rao, EXP U.S. Services and Fidelitas Consulting to the Eco-Rapid Transit Statement of Qualifications List.
City of Artesia
City of Bell
City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy
City of Downey
City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood
City of Paramount
City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Chair
Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor City of Artesia
Secretary
Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian Council Member City of Glendale
Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor City of Cudahy
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Item 4e
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 transit system that moves as rapidly as TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is environmentally friendly and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, DATE: May 13, 2020 advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that maximizes ridership in Southern SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO RECERTIFY ALL FIRMS ON THE California. The Authority is composed of the STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS LIST BY ONE YEAR FROM following public agencies: MAY 13, 2020 TO MAY 13, 2021
City of Artesia Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called
City of Bell and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker
City of Bell Gardens ISSUE City of Cudahy
City of Downey Eco-Rapid Transit staff requests Board authorization to recertify all firms that have City of Glendale been previously approved and listed on the Eco-Rapid Transit Statement of City of Huntington Park Qualifications List. The Board retains the right to recertify and extend the time period City of Maywood for any and all firms to be listed. The recertification process that normally is
City of Paramount conducted towards the end of the calendar year was disrupted by the impact of the
City of South Gate health concerns of the Executive Director and related staff issues.
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority BACKGROUND
Chair Eco-Rapid Transit has a list of pre-approved consultants on its Statement of Karina Macias Qualifications list. Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair Staff will contact the approximately fifty firms listed and determine if they remain
Ali Sajjad Taj interested in participating in future opportunities with Eco-Rapid Transit. In the very Mayor near future, staff expects to release a Request for Proposals related to the SB1 Grant City of Artesia Funded Transit Oriented Communities Grant to create Station Area Plans for Secretary Huntington Park. Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey RECOMMENDATION
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian It is recommended that the Board: Council Member City of Glendale
Internal Auditor 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or 2. Authorize one year recertification to all firms on the Eco-Rapid Transit Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor Statement of Qualifications List. City of Cudahy
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Item 6
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to A G E N D A R E P O R T pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that DATE: May 13, 2020 maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the SUBJECT: PRESENTATION BY ELIZABETH CARVAJAL, METRO REGARDING following public agencies: METRO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (TOD SIP)
City of Artesia
City of Bell Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called
City of Bell Gardens and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker
City of Cudahy
City of Downey ISSUE
City of Glendale Elizabeth Carvajal of Metro has prepared a presentation regarding the Transit City of Huntington Park Oriented Development Strategic Implementation Plan (TOD SIP). Eco-Rapid Transit City of Maywood staff seeks your input and guidance regarding TOD SIP. City of Paramount
City of South Gate BACKGROUND
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Eco-Rapid Transit and its members worked with Metro to develop the TOD SIP for the West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) transit corridor to maximize the transit Chair investment that will be made in the WSAB corridor, and to ensure that communities Karina Macias Mayor along the corridor equitably benefit from the investment. The TOD SIP provides an City of Huntington Park overarching vision and strategic guidance for local WSAB jurisdictions to use as a Vice-Chair reference as they develop and implement plans, policies and economic development
Ali Sajjad Taj and mobility strategies in the station areas on the alignment. Mayor City of Artesia
Secretary The Metro Board authorized Metro staff to enter into funding agreements with WSAB Transit Corridor Cities/ the County to support a three year Implementation Program Sean Ashton Councilmember (Program) to: City of Downey
Treasurer Conduct new planning studies related to TOD SIP recommendations; Vrej Agajanian Council Member Provide grant matching funds to enable jurisdictions to pursue grant City of Glendale opportunities and Internal Auditor Provide jurisdictions the cash flow they need to take on typical grant Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor reimbursement requirements. City of Cudahy
The Metro Board also authorized staff to continue to provide grant writing assistance Executive Director Michael R. Kodama to WSAB jurisdictions. Any activities funded within this Implementation Program
General Counsel must demonstrate a nexus with the six TOD SIP categories of activities outlined on Teresa L. Highsmith page 5. Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative Cities and LA County (Local Jurisdictions) with boundaries that encompass some or all of the ½ mile area around any of the 12 identified West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Project Stations.
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to TOD SIP Categories include: pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is Governance environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is Equitable Development & Community Preservation designed to enhance and increase transportation options for Transit Supportive Planning riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to Placemaking expand economic growth that maximizes ridership in Southern Mobility, Access & Connectivity California. The Authority is composed of the Sustainability & Resilience following public agencies:
RECOMMENDATION City of Artesia
City of Bell It is recommended that the Board: City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or
City of Downey
City of Glendale 2. Receive and file the item
City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood
City of Paramount
City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Chair
Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor City of Artesia
Secretary
Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian Council Member City of Glendale
Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor City of Cudahy
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative
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Next stop: community development.
Transit Oriented Development Strategic Implementation Plan
Eco-Rapid Board May 13, 2020 WSABTOD StrategicTOD Strategic Implementation Implementation Plan Plan (WSAB TOD SIP)
• Studied existing demographic, land use and economic conditions • Prepared a shared vision for the corridor • Developed implementation strategies for: Land use; Economic development; and Active Transportation • Engaged communities in the station areas
May 2019 October 2019
Metro Board approves The TOD SIP Plan is funding up to $1M for released to the public implementation activities 6 CategoriesTOD Strategic of ActivitiesImplementation Plan
Equitable Development & Governance Community Preservation
Transit Supportive Planning Placemaking
Mobility, Access & Connectivity Sustainability & Resilience Implementation: 3-year program
A. B. C. Grant Writing Implementation Grant Matching Assistance Program Funding Funds
• Grants for Planning • Local jurisdiction- • Local matching funds Studies or Capital initiated Planning needed for existing Projects Studies related to or future planning or one or more of the 6 capital grant funding TOD SIP Categories • Must be related to • Grants must be one or more of the 6 related to one or TOD SIP Categories more of the 6 TOD SIP Categories
4 ProjectTOD StrategicIdeas Implementation Plan
• Leverage funding • Address corridor-wide issues/needs • Take advantage of grant writing assistance for established grant programs EligibilityTOD Strategic Implementation Plan
• WSAB Corridor Cities and LA County • Boundaries of ½ mile of the 12 identified corridor stations • 6 TOD SIP Categories of Activities • Project readiness, staff commitment and project location • Up to $200,000 total for Implementation Program Funding and Grant Matching Funds Equity Focused Communities (EFC) TOD Strategic Implementation Plan West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor ApplicationTOD Strategic Timeline Implementation & 3 Program Plan Categories
Grant Writing Assistance-Intake Form A • Ongoing assistance over 3 years • 2 applications per jurisdiction each year • Planning or Capital Projects Implementation Program Funding- Intake Form B • Application submittals every 6-month cycle over three years (6 rounds) • Cannot exceed $200,000 total per jurisdiction for both Programs B and C • Planning Studies ApplicationTOD Strategic Timeline Implementation & 3 Program Plan Categories
Grant Matching Funds-Intake Form C • Application submittals every 6-month cycle over three years (6-Rounds) • Cannot exceed $200,000 total per jurisdiction for both programs B and C • Planning or Capital Projects ApplicationTOD Strategic Process Implementation Plan
Grant Writing Assistance (A) • Intake Form A • Evaluation and confirmation to proceed
Implementation Program Funding (B) • Two-step application process • Intake Form B (Evaluation) • Full Application • Funding agreement ApplicationTOD Strategic Process Implementation (continued) Plan
Grant Matching Funds (C) • Intake Form C • Evaluation • Funding Agreement
Documents and detailed schedule can be downloaded at www.metro.net/projects/todsip TOD Strategic Implementation Plan
THANK YOU!
For more information contact: Elizabeth Carvajal [email protected] 213.922.3084 (w) 213.604.3181 (m) West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Montecito Fairfax Elysian Park ROSEMEAD EL MONTE IRWINDALE Echo Heights El Sereno ALHAMBRA SAN GABRIEL Existing Transit Park Lincoln Heights Beverly Grove Hancock Windsor BALDWIN Metro A Line (Blue) Park Square Koreatown CAL STATE LA EL MONTE PARK Carthay Mid-Wilshire Chinatown Metro B Line (Red) Union UNION STATION Metro C Line (Green) Westlake Station Boyle 10 MONTEREY Heights #!"$ SOUTH EL Harvard 7th St/Metro 1st/Alameda PARK Metro D Line (Purple) Center MONTE Arlington Heights LA PUENTE LOS ANGELES Metro E Line (Expo) Mid-City Heights Pico-Union INDUSTRY South 101 Metro J Line (Silver) Park/Fashion ¤£ Adams-Normandie University District West Jefferson Park Arts/Industrial Metro L Line (Gold) Adams District Park Metrolink Downtown MONTEBELLO ·|þ}60 Under Construction Leimert Crenshaw Transit Corridor Baldwin Park Exposition Park 710 PICO RIVERA Hills/Crenshaw Central-Alameda #!$" Regional Connector Historic UNINCORPORATED South-Central MONTEBELLO/COMMERCE Metro D Line (Purple) Extension Sec.1 Vermont South Square Park VERNON Planned Transit
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4/1/2020
Item 7
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created A G E N D A R E P O R T to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic DATE: May 13, 2020 growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the SUBJECT: PRESENTATION BY ROBERT CALIX, METRO REGARDING METRO following public agencies: NEXT GEN BUS STUDY
City of Artesia Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called
City of Bell and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker
City of Bell Gardens ISSUE City of Cudahy
City of Downey The goal of the NextGen Bus Plan is to implement a new bus network that is City of Glendale more relevant, reflective of, and attractive to the residents of Los Angeles City of Huntington Park County. This redesigned network will improve service to customers, attract new City of Maywood customers and win back past customers. City of Paramount
City of South Gate Mr. Robert Calix is the Metro Project Manager for the Next Gen Bus Study and Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority has prepared a presentation for our Board of Directors.
Chair BACKGROUND
Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park The NextGen Regional Service Concept was approved by the Metro Board of Vice-Chair Directors in Summer 2019. Metro is now conducting a series of public workshops Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor to show proposed bus line changes and system upgrades. The Metro bus City of Artesia network carries 70% of all transit riders in the county and has not had a major Secretary overhaul in 25 years. Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey Today, Los Angeles County has 105 miles of rail service with expectations that Treasurer service will continue to grow over the next 25 years. In addition, with new Vrej Agajanian Council Member transportation options like ride hailing apps and bike share, it is important that the City of Glendale bus system integrates with all forms of travel, with flexibility built in for the future. Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor City of Cudahy RECOMMENDATION
Executive Director It is recommended that the Board: Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or
Ex-Officio William Rawlings 2. Receive and file the item City Manager Representative
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Why are we doing this?
Outdated bus network It’s been 25 years since last redesign!
More people A new bus network 1 million new residents with More places to go New destinations More ways to get there Travel patterns have changed
something for everyone. 1 2 3 4 Metro Service
35% Commute Trips
30% Other Trips
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Owl Service Early AM AM Peak Mid-Day PM Peak Late Evening 12 – 4am 4 – 6am 6 – 9:30am 9:30am – 2pm 2 – 6:30pm 6:30pm – 12am 5 6 Speed & Stop Access Boarding Reliability & Waiting & Riding Walk up & ride Fast, reliable, Easy to find & access Fast all-door boarding & predictable Comfortable, convenient, Smooth, quiet ride & well-informed Consistent & simple On-board information routing Safety & security Stop consolidation 7 “I need to pick up my child from daycare by 6:00 PM”
Current 5:00pm 5:12 5:30 5:40 6:02 6:05
5:00pm 5:06 5:20 5:25 5:43 5:46
W o r k B u s En R o u t e B u s En R o u t e D a y c a r e S t o p T r a n s f e r 8 9 10 11 More than 80% Improvements Working toward of Metro’s bus are about creating a 7- riders would travel time and day-a-week have frequent, access/comfort network for all all-day service while waiting trips, not just for and riding commuter trips
the bus 12 13 14 15 16 Service Plan
Board Public Public Service Board New Phase 2 Phase 3 Authorize Workshops Hearings Council Approval of Service Release Approval of Final Plan Draft Final Service Begins Service Plan Service Plan Phase 1 for Review Plan
Capital Program
Annual work program to be scoped and scheduled, and Board approval of work program and Life-of-Project cost during budget process for each fiscal year 17
Item 8
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to A G E N D A R E P O R T pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that DATE: May 13, 2020 maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING WEST SANTA ANA following public agencies: BRANCH
City of Artesia Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called
City of Bell and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
City of Bell Gardens ISSUE City of Cudahy
City of Downey The WSAB City Manager TAC have had three meetings since the last report. The City of Glendale focus of these bi-weekly meetings has been to facilitate the effort of the Metro staff
City of Huntington Park to process Master Cooperative Agreements (MCA’s) between Metro and individual
City of Maywood cities along the alignment of the West Santa Ana Branch project. Eco-Rapid Transit
City of Paramount staff will provide an update on the West Santa Ana Branch and seeks guidance and input from the Board of Directors. City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority BACKGROUND
Chair In late 2019, City Managers from West Santa Ana Branch/Eco-Rapid Transit corridor
Karina Macias cities approached the Gateway Cities COG about forming a Technical Advisory Mayor City of Huntington Park Committee (TAC) to provide a venue for key city staff to engage with Metro project
Vice-Chair and corridor development staff. The City Managers requested that the TAC be formed within the COG because the COG’s voice is influential in the development of Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor regional transportation projects and all of the corridor cities belong to the COG. The City of Artesia WSAB City Managers TAC serves as a forum generating consensus positions on a Secretary range of technical, financial, and policy challenges confronting the corridor cities. Sean Ashton Importantly, Metro staff supported the formation of this TAC. Eco-Rapid Transit staff Councilmember City of Downey has previously reported on the two TAC meetings.
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian The WSAB City Manager TAC has been focusing on Master Cooperative Agreements Council Member (MCA’s) between Metro and individual cities along the alignment of the West Santa City of Glendale Ana Branch project. The individual MCA’s will detail how the cities, MTA and a 3P Internal Auditor developer (if selected) will interact during the design, planning, construction and Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor operations of the project. City of Cudahy
Copies of the Metro presentations for the April 14 and April 28 meetings are attached Executive Director Michael R. Kodama to this report. The May 12 meeting presentations are not available at the time of
General Counsel this report. Each of the meetings included a report on the following: Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio Report on the West Santa Ana Branch Project schedule by Meghna Khanna, William Rawlings City Manager Representative LA Metro Senior Director, Countywide Planning and Development;
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Format and expectations for the West Santa Ana Branch Master Cooperative Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to Agreement, presented by June Susilo, LA Metro Deputy Executive Officer, pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as Program Management possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is Of interest to Eco-Rapid Transit Board members were the following issues: designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, Master Cooperative Agreements (MCA’s) between Metro and each of the cities advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that are necessary to establish an understanding of the following items: maximizes ridership in Southern California. o Design Approvals The Authority is composed of the following public agencies: o Construction Plan Coordination
o Re-construction of infrastructure
City of Artesia o Definition of “Betterments”
City of Bell o Maintenance of the new facilities
City of Bell Gardens o Other Support services
City of Cudahy o Credit options for the 3% local financing
City of Downey o Under the proposed PPP funding option, the selected “private” partner
City of Glendale will also be a signatory to the individual MCA’s.
City of Huntington Park Metro staff has sent draft MCA’s to each of the affected cities. Bi-weekly
City of Maywood meetings of the TAC will continue after Metro staff will meet with individual
City of Paramount cities during the month of May. The goal is to come to terms with all of the
City of South Gate affected cities by October 2020 for LA Metro Board approval by November
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena 2020. Airport Authority In order to discuss issues such as betterments and reconstruction of
Chair infrastructure, Metro staff has sent preliminary station designs to affected
Karina Macias cities. Cities must have executed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) prior to Mayor City of Huntington Park receiving the preliminary designs. Eco-Rapid Transit staff have signed onto
Vice-Chair the City of Artesia NDA as an advisor/consultant.
Ali Sajjad Taj Critical MCA issues as reported. Mayor City of Artesia o Agreements with existing rail road rights of way – Union Pacific Rail
Secretary Road (UPRR) – the discussions are under-way
Sean Ashton o Coordination with California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) is also Councilmember City of Downey underway.
Treasurer o Mapping of property lines, rights of way, and existing infrastructure is
Vrej Agajanian included in the preliminary drawings sent to the cities. Council Member City of Glendale o Cities are asked to work with Metro to identify steps to procure
Internal Auditor additional right-of-way, City desires for infrastructure improvements,
Jose R. Gonzalez and any hazardous material issues. Mayor City of Cudahy The 3% local contribution requirements are established system wide per the
adopted Measure M bond issuance as updated by adopted procedures in Executive Director Michael R. Kodama December 2019.
General Counsel Calculation of the individual city requirements are based upon 30% design Teresa L. Highsmith system cost estimates. It is anticipated that the PPP partner will be Ex-Officio William Rawlings responsible for the 30% cost estimate – sometime in 2023. City Manager Representative Calculation of the 3% requirement is a combination of area within ½ mile of adopted stations and track mileage within each city. It is expected that the
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline WSAB TAC will discuss and negotiate a different methodology for the 3% Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to requirement. pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as Eligible sources of the 3% contribution from a city could include: possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is o Cash environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is o Proposition A or Proposition C funds allocated to cities designed to enhance and increase transportation options for o In-kind donations such as: riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to . Real estate expand economic growth that maximizes ridership in Southern . Permit fees California. The Authority is composed of the . Staff time following public agencies: o 1st mile/last mile improvements – must be identified before the 2023
calculation as well as identified in the 30% design costs. Current plans City of Artesia st for selecting 1 mile/last mile improvements are underway in a City of Bell separate Metro Planning activity. City of Bell Gardens o Betterments to City infrastructure may not be eligible, there will be City of Cudahy additional discussion on this issue. City of Downey An apparent change in the main goals of the WSAB Project (see page 7 of the City of Glendale April 14, 2020 presentation) is to “provide a direct connection to the Metro City of Huntington Park Green Line, Metro Blue Line and the LA County regional transit network”. City of Maywood A key question to consider - is this a preliminary step to eliminate the City of Paramount expansion of the project into Downtown LA and to Union Station? City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Another issue of potential concern is the importance of safety and security. Eco-
Rapid Transit staff suggests that safety and security be considered as soon as Chair possible. We want to make sure that our cities and communities feel comfortable
Karina Macias riding the train and feel safe in our station areas. This is critical for community and Mayor economic development. Part of this effort should be to request that operations, City of Huntington Park design, and community integration be considered now during the planning process. Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor Eco-Rapid Transit staff also suggests that we think about having a local person hired City of Artesia as a station master with responsibilities to include keeping the station safe. They Secretary would also be responsible for maintenance and operation issues and providing an
Sean Ashton excellent rider experience. As riders exit the train, we want them to feel welcomed, Councilmember City of Downey safe and secure - that they have arrived at a destination (our communities).
Treasurer RECOMMENDED ACTION Vrej Agajanian Council Member City of Glendale It is recommended that the Board: Internal Auditor 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items begin the process Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor of creating a corridor wide study in addition to city specific plans; City of Cudahy and/or.
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama 2. Receive and file the item
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio Attachment 1 – Presentation to City Manager TAC – April 14, 2020 William Rawlings City Manager Representative Attachment 2 – Presentation to City Manager TAC – April 28, 2020
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April 14, 20201 WSAB City Manager TAC Agenda Item 3 WSAB Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) April 14, 2020
Presented by LACMTA: Meghna Khanna, Senior Director, Countywide Planning & Development June Susilo, Deputy Executive Officer, Program Management
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2 Overall WSAB Project Schedule
Draft EIS/R Release: Early 2021 LPA Selection: Mid 2021 Final EIR Certification: Late 2021 ROD: Late 2021 P3 RFQ: Following LPA Selection P3 RFP: Following Final EIR Groundbreaking: 2023
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 3 Agenda
1. Schedule for MCA Negotiations
2. MCA Overview
3. Defining the “City Portion”
4. Status and Availability of Design Drawings and Documents
5. Clarification of Enabling Work Scope and Status
6. Understanding the City and Metro Teams
7. Next Steps
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 4 1. Schedule for MCA Negotiations
Activity Initial Revised Submit draft MCA for comment April 2, 2020 ✔ Bi-weekly group working Starting today, sessions and individual next session April meetings * 27 or 28, 2020 Agree to terms ** June 1, 2020 August – October 2020 Metro Board approves MCAs ** July 25, 2020 September – November 2020 Execute MCAs ** August 3, 2020 October – December 2020
* Subject to feedback from the Cities on timing. Metro will work with Cities’ TAC consultants to schedule these sessions, including agreeing timing for City comments in advance of the sessions. ** Range of dates provided to allow flexibility of timing for execution of MCAs between Cities.
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 5 2. MCA – Overview
Areas highlighted by the COG/Cities: Project description (Recitals; Exhibit 1, Part A; Exhibit 3) Scope, phases & schedule (Article 1; Article 2.4; Exhibit 2, Part A; Exhibits 6-9) Roles and responsibilities (Articles 2-4; Exhibit 4, Parts A & B) Contractual packages (Exhibit 1, Part B) City facility rearrangements (Sections 2.9, 3.1-3.6 & 4.3; Article 11; Exhibits 7-8) Betterments (Article 5) Reimbursements and credits (Article 7) Resolution of disputes (Article 9; Exhibit 4, Part C) Metro and P3 roles and responsibilities (Exhibit 1, Part B; Exhibits 2 & 4) Definitions and interpretations (Article 11)
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 6 2. MCA – Overview (a) Project Description
• The main goals of the WSAB Project are to: Provide mobility improvements Support local and regional land use plans and policies Minimize environmental impacts Ensure cost effectiveness and financial feasibility Promote equity
• Expected to provide a direct connection to the Metro Green Line, Metro Blue Line and the LA County regional transit network
• Shared corridor of approximately 10 miles of freight-owned ROW that runs along the Wilmington and La Habra Branches (owned by Union Pacific Railroad, UPRR) and the San Pedro Subdivision (owned by the Ports of LA and Long Beach)
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 7 2. MCA – Overview (b) Scope, Phases and Schedule
• Scope: Defines applicable procedures during the planning, design and construction phases with respect to the City Portion (Slide 16); and sets out process for extending or entering into a new MCA for O&M phase • Phases & Schedule:
Preparation of EIR/EIS, Advanced Conceptual Engineering (15%), selection of LPA, FTA issuance of Record of Decision
Complete Design Development, third party approvals, contractor procurement Construction of Enabling Works
Definition of scope, specifications and requirements for P3 Project Scope Design and procurement of P3 Developer Development to Final Design and construction of P3 Project Scope DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 8 2. MCA – Overview (c) Roles and Responsibilities
Phase LACMTA City LACMTA Retained P3 Developer General Performing (or delegating) Metro’s Performing Metro’s Performing all of City's obligations under the MCA and responsibilities under the MCA obligations under the MCA ensuring that Metro Contractors other than obligations and ensuring that all City comply specifically retained by Metro Contractors comply Planning and Managing planning process Not applicable Support and assistance - ACE Preparing Advanced Conceptual Governmental Approvals and Design for WSAB Project dealing with third parties EW: Preparing and completing EW Not applicable Reviewing EW Designs. Engineering & Designs. Managing procurement Assisting in procuring ROW. Procurement of EW contractors EW: Managing performance of EW Interfacing with EW contractors Coordinating Adjacent Work, Construction contractors City Construction Work, City Maintenance Work P3: Defining scope, specifications Submitting proposal If requested, reviewing scope, Procurement and requirements and managing specifications and procurement for P3 Project Scope requirements P3: Design Reviewing Designs. Managing Defining design management Reviewing Designs. Build performance of P3 Developer plan. Submitting Design Coordinating Adjacent Work, Packages to Final Design. City Construction Work, City Performing Construction Maintenance Work
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 9 2. MCA – Overview (d) Contractual Packages
The following contractual packages are currently contemplated for the WSAB Project:
Enabling Works LACMTA Retained Scope P3 Project Scope
• Advanced utility • ROW acquisition • Design and construction of relocation • Supply/ install fare WSAB Project, other than • Freight relocation collection equipment and Enabling Works or Metro • Grade crossings fare collection activities Retained elements • Civil and Striping • Security and enforcement • O&M of WSAB Project for • Drainage activities, with limited term of P3 contract • Utilities exceptions such as MSF • Asset management and • Traffic Control • Art installation maintenance activities • Signal (Freight • Bike hubs and/or lockers term of P3 contract, other Preemption only) • ESA than Metro Retained • Geotechnical investigations elements • Remediation of hazardous materials (if any)
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 10 2. MCA – Overview (e) City Facility Rearrangements
• Metro will be primarily responsible for designing and constructing Rearrangements. A “Rearrangement” means the work of: removal, replacement, relocation etc. of a City Facility that is necessary to construct, operate or maintain the WSAB Project; or installation of a new and required City Facility as a result of the impact of the construction, operation or maintenance of the WSAB Project. • Metro may request the City to provide support services via Work Orders (Slide 12: Work Order Process) • The City will review and approve Designs for any Rearrangements (Slide 13: Design Review Process) • The City will inspect and accept the Rearrangements (Slide 14: Construction & Acceptance)
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 11 2. MCA – Overview (f) Work Order Process
Annual Work Plan Form 60 Work Order Performance
To enable Metro and Prior to issuing a Work After approving the Following the City to plan their Order, Metro will Form 60, Metro will acceptance of the resources, each year request the City to issue a Work Order Work Order, the City Metro and the City will complete a Form 60 specifying the: will carry out the work. agree an Annual Work (Professional Services • Authorized work The City may request Plan setting out Cost/Price Summary) • Reimbursement changes to the Work anticipated Work for the work or amount Order. Metro may Orders and Costs. services. • Schedule including terminate Work start/finish dates Orders.
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 12 2. MCA – Overview (g) Design Review Process
City to review Design Documentation for Rearrangements within the timeframes set out in the design review process. The MCA sets out specific design requirements.
Review period Resubmission of City receives design 21 days to comment, rejected design 5 days to notify if otherwise approved 21 days to comment, incomplete/deficient City may only reject for otherwise approved If rejected as non-compliance with Limitation on raising new incomplete, next review MCA requirements issues and withholding period will be 19 days (Compliance approval of Final Design Comments)
Note: Designs will be submitted progressively in Packages: - If part of EW, Metro (and its contractor(s)) will define Packages - If part of P3 Project Scope, P3 Developer will define Packages
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 13 2. MCA – Overview (h) Construction & Acceptance
The MCA sets out specific construction, inspection and acceptance requirements.
Planning and Execution Coordination - Metro will construct the - City will cooperate with Rearrangements, unless Inspection and Metro in relation to City is authorized to do so Acceptance applications for under a Work Order governmental and third- - Inspection rights during - MCA sets out specific party approvals construction rqmts for construction - City to issue Permit - Rearrangements subject - City will coordinate its own Notification to City acceptance for Adjacent Work so as not to compliance with the MCA - City & Metro will agree: interfere rqmts traffic mgmt. plans; - City to respond to construction staging plans; requests for information haulage routes; closures
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 14 2. MCA – Overview (i) Betterments
• Definition: an upgrade, change or addition to a City Facility requested by the City OR a change to the applicable City Standards after the establishment of the Basis of Design; which will not be of direct or principal benefit to the WSAB Project. Note: this is a summary. Please refer to the full definition in the draft form of MCA. • Example: City request for a plaza next to a station; especially outside the footprint of a station • Procedure: Betterments must be requested via the Potential Notice of Betterment Form – prior to establishment of the Basis of Design for the P3 Project Scope Metro may refuse a Betterment that is incompatible with the WSAB Project, the Project Schedule, Applicable Law or Governmental Approvals or is requested after establishment of the Basis of Design for the P3 Project Scope The relevant City is responsible for the cost of any Betterment
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 15 3. MCA – Defining the “City Portion”
• Metro will work collaboratively with each City to define the relevant “City Portion” • Metro has presented general plans and approx. footprint next step is to advance those to a greater level of detail with each City • Metro will work with each City to progressively address comments and reach agreement on the City Portion • Where station areas and/or track segments fall within multiple City jurisdictions, Metro will work with the relevant jurisdiction to ensure the boundaries are clearly defined
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 16 4. Status & Availability of Design Drawings/ Documents
Metro intends to provide Cities the following (confidential documents): LRT alignment drawings (15%) Station drawings (15%) Freight relocation drawings (15%) Grade crossing drawings (15%) Utility matrix and drawings Comment Log (Meetings with Cities 2018, 2019, 2020) Metro is developing the land acquisition plan and intends to provide this when further progressed
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 17 5. Clarification of Enabling Works Scope & Status (a) Example 1
Simpler Grade Crossing:
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 18 5. Clarification of Enabling Works Scope & Status (a) Example 2
More Complicated Grade Crossing:
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 19 5. Clarification of Enabling Works Scope & Status (b) Responses
Responses to Cities’ requests for clarification on Enabling Work: CITY COMMENT/ REQUEST METRO RESPONSE Relocation of utilities – Requires city work efforts to This should be work to be performed by Metro. A City’s clarify utility location and responsibility to meet rail responsibility will be to verify existing utility location, project needs. review and approve utility relocation plans, and to exercise franchise agreements. Relocation of freight tracks and related grade crossing Metro and UP have executed an agreement to work efforts – Clarify how relocation of freight trackage can on design issues. Metro is actively engaged with UP occur without a completed UPRR agreement. and are targeting execution of a further UP Agreement covering construction this year. Coordination with the CPUC – How can grade crossing In December 2018, the Metro Board adopted the consultations begin without Metro/city agreement on Updated Project Definition. Working with Cities: Five grade crossings vs. grade separations? When will draft aerial grade-separations were added, based on recommendations be presented to the cities for several meetings and input from cities, including discussion? Atlantic Avenue/Firestone Boulevard, Imperial Highway/Garfield Avenue, Downey Avenue, Flower Street/Woodruff Avenue and 183rd/Gridley. The updated/approved grade crossings/ separations have now been included in the environmental documents and any change would result in environmental delays. Initiation of city facility rearrangement planning – Understood. information/decisions on the first three issues will impact city rearrangement planning efforts.
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 20 6. MCA – Understanding the City & Metro Teams
City Metro
During MCA City Manager Program Management PM – June Susilo Negotiations City Attorney Planning PM (Environmental & ACE): Meghna Khanna Public Works Director or City Engineer Third Party Administration – Eduardo Cervantes City Council County Counsel – Michelle Acosta City Clerk During MCA City Manager Program Management PM – June Susilo Implementation City Attorney Planning PM (Environmental & ACE): Meghna Khanna (Planning, Public Works Director or City Engineer Third Party Administration – Eduardo Cervantes Design & City Traffic Engineer County Counsel – Michelle Acosta Construction) Planning or Community Development Director Building Department City or County Police Department City or County Fire Department City Council City Clerk
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 21 7. MCA – Next Steps
Next Steps Metro to provide project design drawings and documents: April 20 Next recurring working session proposed: April 28 Cities to submit initial comments/questions: April 27
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Thank You
Questions?
23 April 28, 20201 WSAB City Manager TAC Agenda Item 2 WSAB Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) April 28, 2020
Presented by LACMTA: Meghna Khanna, Senior Director, Countywide Planning & Development June Susilo, Deputy Executive Officer, Program Management
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2 Overall WSAB Project Schedule
Draft EIS/R Release: Early 2021 LPA Selection: Mid 2021 Final EIR Certification: Late 2021 ROD: Late 2021 P3 RFQ: Following LPA Selection P3 RFP: Following Final EIR Groundbreaking: 2023
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 3 Schedule for MCA Negotiations
Activity Approximate timing Submit draft MCA for comment April 2, 2020 Cities to submit initial comments to April 27, 2020 draft MCA Individual City sessions * May 2020 Cities to submit further comments to May 8, 2020 draft MCA Bi-weekly group working sessions Next session May 12 2020 Agree to terms ** August – October 2020 Metro Board approves MCAs ** September – November 2020 Execute MCAs ** October – December 2020
* Convenient dates and times to be discussed with each City. ** Range of dates provided to allow flexibility of timing for execution of MCAs between Cities.
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Key objective: to explain what a Betterment is and related concepts and processes, as described in the MCA We will cover: 1. Betterments 2. Initial responses to City comments 3. MCA Next Steps 4. Status of NDAs
5 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1. Betterments a. Basis of Design Draft MCA Ref.: Defn. of ‘Basis of Design’
• The baseline assumptions and requirements that Metro will use as the basis for the design and construction of the WSAB Project
• Reflects applicable codes (as listed in Exhibit 5 of the MCA)
6 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1. Betterments b. Basis of Design Schedule
Basis of Design
Basis of Design
DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 7 1. Betterments c. Rearrangements Draft MCA Ref.: Defn. of ‘Rearrangement’
Relocation/replacement of City infrastructure or construction of new City infrastructure as part of the WSAB Project scope
Metro is responsible for costs of Rearrangements unless the Rearrangement is a Betterment
8 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1. Betterments d. Description of Betterment Draft MCA Ref.: Defn. of ‘Betterment’
A Betterment is work which is: • outside the required scope for the WSAB Project • outside the project definition in the environmental documents
Betterments fall into two categories: 1. City request to upgrade or improve City infrastructure 2. City adoption of a new City Standard after the Basis of Design is established
A City is responsible for the cost of any Betterments in its jurisdiction
9 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1. Betterments e. Examples Draft MCA Ref.: N/A Expo Line – Second Station Entrance at Colorado/17th St. Station (Approx. $3 m paid by City of Santa Monica)
10 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1. Betterments e. Examples Draft MCA Ref.: N/A Expo Line – Side Platforms and Second Station Entrance at Olympic/26th St. Station (Bergamot) (Approx. $6.8 m paid by City of Santa Monica)
11 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1. Betterments e. Examples Draft MCA Ref.: N/A Gold Line – South Pasadena Plaza and Street Reconfiguration at Mission Station
Mission Street e v A
n a i d i r
Transit Plaza e
Betterment M Tracks+ Station+ Station Amenities
Street Reconfiguration Betterment
12 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1. Betterments e. Examples Draft MCA Ref.: N/A
Gold Line Foothill Extension – Aerial grade separation over Santa Anita Avenue in Arcadia (Approx. $12.5 m paid by City of Arcadia, note cost from 2006)
13 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1. Betterments e. Examples Draft MCA Ref.: N/A
City requests: Relocating and replacing an existing 30” storm drain, with an upsized 40” storm drain due to potential future increase in volumes Upgrading curb ramps on the opposite side of the street, in addition to the curb ramps adjacent to the project
14 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1. Betterments f. Process to request Betterments Draft MCA Ref.: Art. 5 & Exhibit 10, Part B
If Metro approves, Potential Metro City Betterment Notice of Metro approves or responsible Identified Betterment reviews withholds for actual Form approval costs of Betterment
15 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2. Initial Responses to City Comments Cities of Downey and Huntington Park
a. City Standards Draft MCA Ref.: N/A
MCA Comment/ Question Initial Response (Draft) Reference (Summarized) Section 3.5(a) City standards and designs Noted. LACMTA and each City will discuss and agree the list of (City provides the City the option to applicable City Standards to be listed in Exhibit 5 of the MCA Standards) utilize Los Angeles County before it is signed. Section 3.5 of the MCA sets out the procedures Department of Public Works for any changes or additions to that list. (including Sanitation) Standards (latest). City’s preference is to utilize LACDPW, Caltrans or APWA standards.
16 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2. Initial Responses to City Comments Cities of Downey and Huntington Park
b. Permits Draft MCA Ref.: N/A
MCA Comment/ Question Initial Response (Draft) Reference (Summarized) Section 2.5(a) Shouldn’t LACMTA comply Metro's transportation-related activities are exempt from local (Permits) with City zoning, building code zoning and building codes because providing transportation is and building permit Metro's governmental function and state agencies are exempt regulations? from local regulation when fulfilling their governmental function. See Rapid Transit Advocates vs. Southern California Rapid Transit District (1986) 185 Cal.App.3d 996, 1000 and California Government Code section 53090(a) and section 53091(a). Metro is subject to numerous state regulations and oversight by the CPUC pursuant to state law.
17 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2. Initial Responses to City Comments Cities of Downey and Huntington Park
c. Project Schedule Draft MCA Ref.: N/A
MCA Comment/ Question Initial Response (Draft) Reference Section 2.4(d) “To the extent a failure by LACMTA to LACMTA generally anticipates performing the (Project perform its work and obligations in physical Rearrangement work, so this section is Schedule) accordance with the work schedules, generally anticipating an extension to deadlines for review periods and timelines identified in support services provided by the City, where we this Agreement and/or any Work Order would not expect additional costs, penalties etc. to results in a delay to the performance of arise. the City's work under a Work Order, the City will be entitled to an equivalent If a City is to perform physical works under a Work extension to the affected deadline.” Order, we can agree terms for cost allocation upon a Will the City also be eligible for delay in the Work Order itself. repayment? Will the City be entitled to payment for any additional costs, penalties, expenses as a result of the delay by LACMTA.
18 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2. Initial Responses to City Comments Cities of Downey and Huntington Park
d. Reimbursements Draft MCA Ref.: N/A
MCA Reference Comment/ Question Initial Response (Draft)
Section 7.1 “(b) If a Rearrangement performed This section is expected to apply on a very limited (Reimbursement under a Work Order involves the removal basis – this is referring to physical Rearrangement and Credits) or elimination of a City Facility, LACMTA work performed by the City, which is not expected will only be responsible for any Costs to be the usual process. LACMTA generally incurred in Abandoning such City Facility anticipates performing the physical Rearrangement and will not be required to replace or work. compensate the City for the replacement of that City Facility.” If it is agreed that the City will perform physical Shouldn’t LACMTA be responsible for Rearrangement work, the scope of the cost cost of replacement of the City Facility? recovery will be agreed in the Work Order. If the scope is limited to abandonment, then Metro will not be responsible for the cost of any additional out-of-scope work performed by the City at its election.
19 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2. Initial Responses to City Comments Cities of Downey and Huntington Park
e. Replacement Rights-of-Way Draft MCA Ref.: N/A
MCA Comment/ Question Initial Response (Draft) Reference Section 4.3(a) City requests clarification in defining these LACMTA and City will work together during the (Right of terms. Does LACMTA require the City to Design Phase to identify replacement rights-of- Way) abandon City right-of-way and also way for relocation of Conflicting Facilities. - potentially purchase private property to Replacement accommodate the improvements? Where reasonably possible, relocation will be to a rights-of-way public right-of-way. If the relocation has to be a private right-of-way, LACMTA is ultimately responsible for the cost to acquire the necessary rights.
20 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2. Initial Responses to City Comments Cities of Downey and Huntington Park
f. City Right-of-Way Draft MCA Ref.: N/A
MCA Comment/ Question Initial Response (Draft) Reference Section 4.3(b) LACMTA to define the responsible party that LACMTA and its contractors will be undertaking (Right of will draft and engineer/survey the this work. The environmental documents will Way) easements, plat (maps), etc. Review and identify the parcels in terms of full, partial takes - City right-of- recordation of easements, plats (maps), etc. and easements. LACMTA and its contractors will way requires 3rd party review by City consultant. then engineer/survey the easements and prepare the recordation for submission to the City. Section 4.3(b) Shouldn’t this go through the formal It will go through the formal engineering process (Right of engineering and right-of-way appraisal and and as described under Section 4.3(b), LACMTA Way) – City acquisition process? will submit the documents to the City for review right-of-way and processing.
21 DRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 3. MCA – Next Steps
Metro to send written responses to initial comments received so far by May 5 Cities to progressively submit additional comments to draft MCA by May 8 Next CM TAC Meeting in 2 weeks (Tuesday, May 12 at 1:30 pm) To schedule individual City sessions
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Status Date Form of NDA circulated to the Cities April 22, 2020 Signed NDA: Artesia Bell April 22, 2020 Bellflower Cerritos April 23, 2020 Cudahy Downey April 23, 2020 Huntington Park April 22, 2020 Paramount April 22, 2020 Southgate Vernon
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Thank You
Questions?
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Item 9
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to A G E N D A R E P O R T pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that DATE: May 13, 2020 maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the SUBJECT: SUPPORT AND WORK WITH AUTHOR SB 1366 (ARCHULETA) following public agencies: WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH TRANSIT CORRIDOR
City of Artesia Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called City of Bell and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy ISSUE
City of Downey
City of Glendale Staff seeks Eco-Rapid Transit Board approval to support and work with author of SB 1366 (Archuleta) re West Santa Ana Branch (see attached). City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood BACKGROUND City of Paramount
City of South Gate This bill would require the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (LACMTA) or another public agency, if it constructs a light rail project within the Airport Authority right-of-way for the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor, to include or construct, as applicable, 11 specific stations as part of an initial operating segment from Artesia Chair to Union Station. SB 1366 includes all of the following stations: Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park Union Station Vice-Chair Slauson Station Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor City of Artesia Pacific/Randolph Station
Secretary Florence/Salt Lake Station
Sean Ashton Fireston Station Councilmember City of Downey Rio Hondo Confluence Station Treasurer Gardendale Station Vrej Agajanian Council Member I-105/Green Line Station City of Glendale Paramount/Rosecrans Station Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Bellflower Station Mayor City of Cudahy Pioneer Station
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama LACMTA took a position to work with author (see attached).
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith RECOMMENDATION
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative It is recommended that the Board:
1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or
16401 Paramount Boulevard ▪ Paramount ▪ California 90723 (562) 663-6850 www.eco-rapid.org
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline 2. Receive and file the item Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public agencies:
City of Artesia
City of Bell
City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy
City of Downey
City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood
City of Paramount
City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Chair
Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor City of Artesia
Secretary
Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian Council Member City of Glendale
Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor City of Cudahy
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative
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ATTACHMENT A
BILL: SENATE BILL 1366 AS INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 21, 2020
AUTHOR: SENATOR BOB ARCHULETA (D-PICO RIVERA)
SUBJECT: LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY: LIGHT RAIL: WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH TRANSIT CORRIDOR.
STATUS: SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE HEARING SCHEDULED: 4/28/2020
ACTION: WORK WITH AUTHOR
RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of Directors adopt a WORK WITH AUTHOR position on Senate Bill 1366 (Archuleta) as introduced.
ISSUE This bill was introduced on February 21, 2020 to section 130265 to the Public Utilities Code.
Specifically the bill would:
• Require the authority, or another entity, if it constructs a light rail project within the right-of-way for the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor, to include or construct, as applicable, 11 specified stations as part of an initial operating segment.
DISCUSSION SB 1366 (Archuleta), as introduced, would require Metro or another entity that constructs a light rail project in the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor to include eleven stations in the initial operating segment. The bill is co-authored by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) and Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach). Included in the provisions of the bill are the following eleven stations:
(1) Union Station (2) Slauson Station (3) Pacific/Randolph Station (4) Florence/Salt Lake Station (5) Firestone Station (6) Rio Hondo Confluence Station, if determined to be feasible by the authority or entity, as applicable (7) Gardendale Station (8) I-105/Green Line Station (9) Paramount/Rosecrans Station (10) Bellflower Station
(11) Pioneer Station
The West Santa Ana Branch (WSAB) project is a proposed light rail transit line included in Measure M that would connect southeast Los Angeles County to Downtown Los Angeles. Measure M and Metro’s Long Range Transportation Plan (as amended) allocates $4 billion to fund the project’s construction in two decades. The WSAB has also been identified as one of the Board’s “Four Pillar Projects” which aims to prioritize funding and planning efforts around key transportation improvement projects throughout the County.
In September 2019 – the Board approved staff’s recommendation to evaluate the entire project alignment and two Initial Operating Segments (IOSs) as part of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for CEQA/NEPA clearance. The Environmental document will evaluate the following alternatives: - Alternative 1: Los Angeles Union Station to Pioneer (previously Alternative E Alameda Underground) - Alternative 2: 7th St/Metro Center to Pioneer (previously Alternative G Downtown Transit Core Underground) - Alternative 3: Slauson/A Line to Pioneer (previously IOS 2) - Alternative 4: I-105/Green Line to Pioneer (previously IOS 1)
The consideration of Initial Operating Segments is typical when projects are considered for federal funding. The WSAB project is currently in both the state and federal environmental review processes which will enable the project to compete for federal funds. The Draft EIS/EIR is set to be released for public comment in Winter 2021. Staff is planning to make a recommendation to the Board to select the Locally Preferred Alternative in Mid-2021. At this point in the process the Board has not selected any locally preferred alternative.
Local funding availability is included in two phases for the project according to the Measure M expenditure plan – FY 2028 includes $1 billion in funding, with $3 billion available in FY 2041. The updated project cost estimates (based on 5 percent project design) is $6.5-$6.6 billion (2018$). This figure does not include additional costs related to Right of Way acquisitions, agreements with Union Pacific Railroad and does not include funding for First/Last mile project planning and construction. The project was awarded $300 million in Senate Bill 1 State transportation funding in 2018.
Staff is evaluating methods to accelerate construction of the project, including the option of entering into a Public Private Partnership (P3) to accelerate the second funding cycle and complete the project in advance of the Measure M timeline. Alternatively, the Board has adopted an aggressive Twenty-Eight by 2028 project delivery timeline which would seek to accelerate the project construction to meet the transportation demands of the upcoming 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
April 2020 – LA Metro: State Legislative Recommended Position 2
The exact light rail project description, terminus, alignment and stations are not included in the Measure M Expenditure plan and are instead defined through the environmental review process. SB 1366 (Archuleta) could predetermine the outcome of the environmental review and locally preferred alternative alignment evaluation process by including a specified list of stations that are to be constructed in the IOS. The bill’s provisions include Union Station in the construction of the IOS. According to previous staff reports on the WSAB project twelve stations are currently being environmentally cleared for the entire project.
Staff recommends that the Board adopt a WORK WITH AUTHOR position on SB 1366 (Archuleta) to give staff the authorization to work with the author to determine how to find alternatives of the bill that will have the least impact to the funding and construction of the WSAB and other Measure M projects. Staff would also like to work with the author to evaluate strategies that will actually accelerate the delivery of the WSAB and the projects included in Measure M and the LRTP.
Staff has evaluated two potential outcomes if the legislation passes as drafted. One outcome would require Metro (or a JPA) to build a project connecting Union Station to the Pioneer Station in one Initial Operating Segment (IOS). This could potentially add significant project delays due to the timing of available local, state and federal funding for the project. If Metro is required by state law to construct the project in one segment, other projects included in the Measure M expenditure plan may be delayed to make funding available for WSAB. The alternate option is that the Board would be required to make a determination that the project would need to be delayed until the project funding becomes available.
By identifying specific stations the bill does appear to prejudge the outcome of the environmental process. For example, the identification of Union Station has not been determined as the final alignment. The environmental process is evaluating alignment options for the northern segment which includes extensive outreach to stakeholders along that section of the alignment. The planning, design and construction of the $6 billion+ WSAB project is reliant on significant local funding. The state’s funding commitment to the WSAB at this time is currently $300 million.
Additionally – the bill references a joint powers authority that may construct the light rail project. Staff would recommend seeking an amendment to eliminate the reference to the joint-powers authority as an entity that would build the WSAB.
For these reasons, staff recommends that the Board adopt a WORK WITH AUTHOR position on Senate Bill 1366 (Archuleta).
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT Passage of the legislation would not have an immediate impact on safety.
April 2020 – LA Metro: State Legislative Recommended Position 3
FINANCIAL IMPACT The estimated financial impact of this action is still being evaluated. Potentially, the funding determinations for Measure M projects will need to be re-evaluated if the legislation passes.
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS Staff recommendation supports strategic plan goal # 4.2: Metro will help drive mobility agendas, discussions and policies at the state, regional and national levels.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Staff has considered adopting either a support or oppose position on the bill. A support position would be inconsistent with Metro’s Board approved 2020 State Legislative Program Goal #3: work to ensure implementation of Metro’s Board-adopted Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). An oppose position would preclude staff’s ability to work with the author on potential amendments and alternative solutions to address the issue.
NEXT STEPS Should the Board approve the adoption of a WORK WITH AUTHOR position on the legislation; staff will communicate the Board’s position to the author and work to ensure inclusion of the Board’s priorities in the final version of the bill. Staff will continue to keep the Board informed as this issue is addressed throughout the legislative session.
April 2020 – LA Metro: State Legislative Recommended Position 4
Item 10
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created A G E N D A R E P O R T to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic DATE: May 13, 2020 growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the SUBJECT: SUPPORT AB 3213 (RIVAS) HIGH SPEED RAIL following public agencies:
Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called
City of Artesia and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker
City of Bell ISSUE City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy Efforts by Assembly Speaker Rendon and Assembly member Friedman to expand the City of Downey expenditure of CHSRA funds for transportation improvements throughout the State City of Glendale have gained support. A recently drafted bill AB3213 (Rivas D-Arleta) has passed the
City of Huntington Park Assembly Transportation Committee and is working its way through the legislature
City of Maywood (see attached). The Bill proposes to require CHSRA change their operational plan for
City of Paramount the Caltrain system between Modesto and Bakersfield. The change would eliminate electrification of the right-of-way and utilize clean diesel/electric high speed City of South Gate locomotives for passenger service. The Bill requires that the cost savings be Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority budgeted to fund transportation improvements in areas where people currently live
and work. Chair
Karina Macias The intent of AB 3213 is consistent with the prior position taken by the Eco-Rapid Mayor City of Huntington Park Transit Board and therefore staff believes deserves the Eco-Rapid Transit Board’s support. Staff seeks your approval to support AB 3213 (Rivas) High Speed Rail. Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor BACKGROUND City of Artesia
Secretary In March 2020, Executive Director Michael Kodama discussed the California High
Sean Ashton Speed Rail Authority’s (CHSRA) proposed 2020 Business Plan that directs future Councilmember City of Downey priorities and expenditures for CHSRA. Eco-Rapid Transit and others expressed their
Treasurer support of this effort (see attached article).
Vrej Agajanian Council Member In an effort to prepare the Central Valley Region and improve the rail systems in the City of Glendale Southern California Metrolink and the Bay Area’s commuter systems; as well as Internal Auditor prepare for high speed rail; Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon’s proposal of using Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor $5 billion dollars for those projects was discussed and endorsed during the public City of Cudahy comments period of the latest CHSRA Board Meeting. This proposal began to gain
support and the CHSRA Business Plan has been modified to support and finance Executive Director Michael R. Kodama transportation improvements in other parts of the State. The Eco-Rapid Transit
General Counsel Board directed the Executive Director to submit a letter to the CHSRA Board Chair Teresa L. Highsmith supporting this initiative.
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative AB 3213 is consistent with the Eco-Rapid Transit Board’s directive and requires CHSRA to make changes in the operational plan and direct the cost savings to fund transportation improvements statewide.
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a transit system that moves as RECOMMENDATION rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is environmentally friendly and It is recommended that the Board: energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that maximizes ridership 2. Receive and file the item in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public agencies:
City of Artesia
City of Bell
City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy
City of Downey
City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood
City of Paramount
City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Chair
Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor City of Artesia
Secretary
Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian Council Member City of Glendale
Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor City of Cudahy
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative
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california legislature—2019–20 regular session
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 3213
Introduced by Assembly Members Luz Rivas and Friedman
February 21, 2020
An act to amend Section 185030 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to high-speed rail.
legislative counsel’s digest AB 3213, as introduced, Luz Rivas. High-Speed Rail Authority: high-speed rail service: priorities. Existing law establishes the High-Speed Rail Authority within the state government with various powers and duties related to developing and implementing high-speed passenger rail service. Existing law requires the authority to direct the development and implementation of intercity high-speed rail service that is fully integrated with speci®ed forms of transit. This bill would require the authority, in directing the development and implementation of intercity high-speed rail service, to prioritize projects based on speci®ed criteria. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows: line 1 SECTION 1. Section 185030 of the Public Utilities Code is line 2 amended to read: line 3 185030. (a) The authority shall direct the development and line 4 implementation of intercity high-speed rail service that is fully line 5 integrated with the state's existing intercity rail and bus network,
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line 1 consisting of interlinked conventional and high-speed rail lines line 2 and associated feeder buses. The intercity network in turn shall be line 3 fully coordinated and connected with commuter rail lines and urban line 4 rail transit lines developed by local agencies, as well as other transit line 5 services, through the use of common station facilities whenever line 6 possible. line 7 (b) In directing the development and implementation of intercity line 8 high-speed rail service pursuant to subdivision (a), the authority line 9 shall prioritize projects based on the following criteria: line 10 (1) Providing the most overall bene®t to the state. line 11 (2) Increasing passenger rail ridership. line 12 (3) Replacing automobile trips with passenger rail trips.
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Item 11
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created A G E N D A R E P O R T to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic DATE: May 13, 2020 growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING DRAFT FY 2020-2021 following public agencies: BUDGET
City of Artesia Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called
City of Bell and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker
City of Bell Gardens ISSUE City of Cudahy
City of Downey Eco-Rapid Transit staff has prepared the FY 2020-21 budget for review by the Board City of Glendale of Directors and seeks your guidance and recommendations. City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood BACKGROUND
City of Paramount
City of South Gate The budget in the upcoming fiscal year includes activities to continue and complete,
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena as necessary, grant related and general activities. Eco-Rapid Transit anticipates Airport Authority revenue sources from dues and existing projects. Current year revenues incudes reimbursement from prior year expenses. The reserve amount includes fund balance Chair carried from prior year deficit.
Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park Membership Dues (General Funds)
Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Last month, Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors approved a membership due Mayor structure for 2020-21 in the amount of $175,952. City of Artesia
Secretary Membership dues are calculated based on population, track miles and stations. Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey Population $0.081
Treasurer Track Miles: $4,532.15 per mile
Vrej Agajanian Station: $5,750 per station Council Member City of Glendale Projects Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor For FY 2020-2021, based on current projects, Eco-Rapid Transit staff expects City of Cudahy revenue in the amount of $516,169.
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama In FY 2019-2020, Eco-Rapid Transit staff received final payment for the Metro
General Counsel WSAB TOC I (Near Term Scope), Metro FTA TOD SIP and 2018 Transportation Teresa L. Highsmith Summit. Ex-Officio William Rawlings The Artesia TOD project expired and is currently in process for a potential City Manager Representative contract extension that may include an Eco-Rapid Transit budget of $13,169.
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline There is also an amendment to contract adding $10,000 to the West Santa Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created Ana Branch 3rd Party Administration that became effective in February, 2020. to pursue development of a transit system that moves as Eco-Rapid Transit’s Caltrans Huntington Park SB1 Grant has a budget of rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is $681,000. Eco-Rapid Transit allocated $501,000 for FY 2020-2021. environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options Should the fiscal situation change, the budget will be amended during the upcoming for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit fiscal year. technology to expand economic growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. Expenses can be evaluated in two categories related to general administration The Authority is composed of the following public agencies: expenses and direct project expenses.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES City of Artesia
City of Bell General management and administration expenses are paid for out of general
City of Bell Gardens membership dues. It includes authority board activities, staff, legal, office expenses,
City of Cudahy and insurance. It also includes expenses related to project coordination, proposals,
City of Downey coordination and working directly with members. It is a critical source of funding to create concepts related to development of sustainable, healthy neighborhoods and City of Glendale successful economic development opportunities. City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood Initial planning and preliminary concepts are generally developed from this funding City of Paramount source. It becomes funding that is used to leverage additional funds for the
City of South Gate communities along the corridor.
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority PROJECT EXPENSES
Chair Eco-Rapid Transit works directly on project components that support economic Karina Macias Mayor development and transportation in a 40-mile corridor from Hollywood Burbank City of Huntington Park Airport to Downtown Los Angeles to Artesia. This includes project coordination,
Vice-Chair project outreach, station/land use planning, community development, sustainability
Ali Sajjad Taj planning, environmental planning, transportation planning, parking management and Mayor City of Artesia traffic engineering. It includes support for member participation in the planning and development of the project components. Secretary
Sean Ashton Councilmember FISCAL IMPACT City of Downey
Treasurer This agenda item has a fiscal impact. Eco-Rapid Transit seeks to balance the need to Vrej Agajanian meet administrative and planning costs related to movement into the next phase of Council Member City of Glendale the project. The other option is to maintain or reduce general fund expenditures.
Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez RECOMMENDATION Mayor City of Cudahy It is recommended that the Board:
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or General Counsel 2. Recommend changes and/or approve budget for FY 2018-19; and/or Teresa L. Highsmith 3. Receive and file the item. Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative
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ECO-RAPID TRANSIT FY 19-20 Mid-Year YTD Actual FY 20-21 Budget GENERAL Budget Through March REVENUE Membership Dues $175,952 $175,952 $175,952 TOTAL REVENUE $175,952 $175,952 $175,952
EXPENSES Executive Director $60,000 $40,098 $60,000 Office Administration $36,000 $25,024 $36,000 OfficeStaff/Consultants $18,000 $11,387 $15,000 Expenses/Supplies $18,000 $8,025 $10,000 Insurance $11,000 $4,228 $8,000 Professional Services $7,000 $13,888 $26,000 Meetings $19,200 $9,166 $17,900 Travel/Miles $1,800 $0 $2,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $171,000 $111,818 $174,900 FUND BALANCE* $4,952 $64,134 $1,052
* Fund balance expended in FY 2018-19 ECO-RAPID TRANSIT FY 19-20 Mid- YTD Actual FY 20-21 Budget GRANTS/PROJECTS Year Budget Through March REVENUE Metro WSAB Metro TOC-1 $0 $1,936 $0 FTA TOD $0 $34,534 $0 West Santa Ana Branch 3rd $8,000 $1,040 $2,000 Huntington Park SB-1 $240,000 $0 $501,000 Artesia TOD** $13,169 $0 $13,169 Summit Sponsorship $0 $1,500 $0 TOTAL REVENUE $261,169 $39,010 $516,169
EXPENSES Executive Director $16,000 $4,531 $30,000 Office Administration $9,500 $1,925 $12,000 Staff/Consultants $235,269 $5,839 $462,169 Office Expenses/Supplies $200 $32 $5,000 Insurance $0 $0 $0 Professional Services $0 $0 $5,000 Meetings $0 $0 $1,000 Travel/Miles $200 $0 $1,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $261,169 $12,327 $516,169
FUND BALANCE*** $0 $26,682 $0 *Amend mid-year budget to include $8,000 for WSAB in FY 19-20 **Artesia TOD contract expired; currently in process for contract extension/NEGOTIATION. *** Fund balance expended in FY 2018-19
Item 12
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created A G E N D A R E P O R T to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic DATE: May 13, 2020 growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING ALLOCATION OF $600 following public agencies: MILLION IN TAX-EXEMPT BONDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGIN TRAIN’S HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT CONNECTING
City of Artesia VICTOR VALLEY REGION TO LAS VEGAS
City of Bell Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called City of Bell Gardens and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker City of Cudahy
City of Downey ISSUE City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park Eco-Rapid Transit staff have been following activities related to the proposed Virgin
City of Maywood High Speed Rail Train Project that would connect Victor Valley to Las Vegas. On April
City of Paramount 14, 2020, an allocation of $600 million in tax-exempt bonds was approved for the construction of Virgin Train’s privately funded High-Speed Rail project. City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority BACKGROUND
Chair California State Treasurer Fiona Ma issued a press release regarding economic
Karina Macias development, jobs, housing and clean transportation. Mayor City of Huntington Park ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOBS, HOUSING, CLEAN TRANSPORTATION Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor On April 14, 2020 meeting, an allocation of $600 million in tax-exempt bonds was City of Artesia approved for the construction of Virgin Train’s privately funded High-Speed Rail Secretary project connecting the Victor Valley Region to Las Vegas. The rail line offers an
Sean Ashton alternative to the I-15. It is estimated that it will be an 85-minute train ride that will Councilmember City of Downey be twice as fast as driving.
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian According to an Economic Development Plan (prepared by Varshney & Associates) Council Member submitted by Virgin Trains USA to CDLAC, the project will: City of Glendale
Internal Auditor Create Economic Impact for California Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor City of Cudahy Create 10,000 jobs during construction.
Executive Director Fill 500 “post rail-line construction” jobs. Michael R. Kodama Create 100 high-skilled maintenance facility jobs with an average annual salary of General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith $70,000.
Ex-Officio William Rawlings Boost $2.13 billion to the overall state economy. City Manager Representative Generate $275 million in federal, state and local taxes.
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created Fulfill California’s Green Initiatives to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is Remove 3 million cars a year and over 100,000 metric tons of carbon emissions environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is annually. designed to enhance and increase transportation options Use Zero Emission, fully electric train sets with top speeds of 200 MPH. for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the Transform the Victor Valley Region following public agencies:
Build a new state-of-the-art train station AND vehicle maintenance facility on 80
City of Artesia acres in the Victor Valley Region.
City of Bell Acquire 225 acres for housing and retail/commercial development near the
City of Bell Gardens station in Victor Valley Region. City of Cudahy Create 1,250 new housing units on 400 acres. City of Downey
City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park RECOMMENDATION
City of Maywood
City of Paramount It is recommended that the Board:
City of South Gate 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
2. Receive and file the item Chair
Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor City of Artesia
Secretary
Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian Council Member City of Glendale
Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor City of Cudahy
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative
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Item 13
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created A G E N D A R E P O R T to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic DATE: May 13, 2020 growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the SUBJECT: UPDATE AND/OR ACTION REGARDING CORONA VIRUS, E- following public agencies: PLANNING AND TELECOMMUTING AND POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RECOVERY ISSUES
City of Artesia
City of Bell Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy ISSUE City of Downey
City of Glendale The Corona Virus is impacting all of our members, with many people now working
City of Huntington Park from home. Eco-Rapid Transit is aware that much of this was implemented in an
City of Maywood extremely short period of time and is therefore providing a summary regarding e-
City of Paramount planning, telecommuting and how it relates to potential long-term economic development and recovery issues along our corridor. City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority BACKGROUND
Chair Eco-Rapid Transit staff are well aware of changes related to commute behavior due
Karina Macias to the Corona Virus. This may also have longer-term economic development and Mayor City of Huntington Park recovery issues resulting in changes in transportation behavior. For example, since more people now work from home, will this become more prevalent and change Vice-Chair shopping behavior? Will this change retail store configurations and require use of Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor waiting areas? Another example is related to social distancing and how it may City of Artesia change land use decisions along the corridor. Will companies encourage more use of Secretary telecommuting and provide larger office spaces or shared office spaces?
Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey Teleworking Program
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian Teleworking, also known as telecommuting, replaces travel to, from and for work Council Member with telecommunications technologies. It refers to working at home or another City of Glendale location on a full or part time basis. Many employees telework only once or twice per Internal Auditor week, on the other hand, some employees telework full time and only go to the Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor office on an occasional basis. City of Cudahy
According to 2017 Census Data, of 152,802,672 working Americans over the age of Executive Director Michael R. Kodama 16:
General Counsel . 76% drove alone Teresa L. Highsmith . 8.9% carpooled
Ex-Officio . 5.2% worked from home (7,640,134 people) William Rawlings City Manager Representative . 5% used public transportation . 2.7% walked . 1.3% used other transportation (ie Taxi, etc.)
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline . 0.5% bicycled Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a transit system that moves as *The census does not account for part time use of any mode. It does not include the rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is dramatic changes in mode choice related to the Corona virus. environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and This program is widely being used during the current Corona virus situation. It can increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing require an organization to consider issues related to management, human resources, safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic IT, facilities, operations and payroll. growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the The most successful telework programs require a degree of formality and need following public agencies: policies, a process, training and evaluation components.
City of Artesia Some of the reasons for formalizing a telework program are identified below:
City of Bell . To be consistent City of Bell Gardens . To define the role of management City of Cudahy . To define clear expectations City of Downey . To identify selection criteria for jobs and individuals City of Glendale . To expand the program
City of Huntington Park . To measure success
City of Maywood
City of Paramount Services offered could include assistance in:
City of South Gate . Removing barriers Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority . Program Design
. Implementation Support Chair
Karina Macias The implementation of successful and more formalized teleworking is important to: Mayor City of Huntington Park . Increase engagement and productivity Vice-Chair . Community and economic development Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor . Increase recruitment and improve retention City of Artesia . Increase work/life balance Secretary Reduce stress due to commuting . Sean Ashton . Save time Councilmember City of Downey . Decrease exhaust emissions
Treasurer . Become an Employer of Choice
Vrej Agajanian Council Member Elements of a successful program often include: City of Glendale
Internal Auditor A structure for employer and employee outreach Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor Partnerships with other local and regional agencies such as Chambers, TMAS, City of Cudahy employer associations and others
A program for attracting employers through joint workshops, training Executive Director Michael R. Kodama sessions, an annual telework summit or telework week
General Counsel On-going marketing Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio Information was provided by Elham Shirazi. For more information, you can contact William Rawlings City Manager Representative her at 213 248-0030 or at [email protected].
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Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created RECOMMENDATION to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is It is recommended that the Board: environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and 1. Discuss information presented and offer action items; and/or increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic 2. Receive and file the item growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the following public agencies:
City of Artesia
City of Bell
City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy
City of Downey
City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood
City of Paramount
City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Chair
Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor City of Artesia
Secretary
Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian Council Member City of Glendale
Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor City of Cudahy
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative
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Item 14
Eco-Rapid Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers authority (JPA) created A G E N D A R E P O R T to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is TO: Members of Eco-Rapid Transit Board of Directors environmentally friendly and energy efficient. The system is designed to enhance and FROM: Michael Kodama, Executive Director increase transportation options for riders of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic DATE: May 13, 2020 growth that maximizes ridership in Southern California. The Authority is composed of the SUBJECT: COMMUNICATION ITEMS TO THE BOARD following public agencies:
Public comments on items on the agenda will be taken at the time the item is called
City of Artesia and are limited to 3 minutes per speaker
City of Bell
City of Bell Gardens
City of Cudahy
City of Downey
City of Glendale
City of Huntington Park
City of Maywood
City of Paramount
City of South Gate
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Chair
Karina Macias Mayor City of Huntington Park
Vice-Chair
Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor City of Artesia
Secretary
Sean Ashton Councilmember City of Downey
Treasurer
Vrej Agajanian Council Member City of Glendale
Internal Auditor
Jose R. Gonzalez Mayor City of Cudahy
Executive Director Michael R. Kodama
General Counsel Teresa L. Highsmith
Ex-Officio William Rawlings City Manager Representative
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In the Memory of
Saeed Muzafar Ali July 1, 1947 - April 6, 2020 Saeed Muzafar Ali was born on July 1, 1947 and passed away on April 6, 2020 at his home in Mar Vista. He was born in India during the tumult of the partitian after British rule and was the oldest son of a family that grew to seven siblings. His family home in Aligarh, Abid Manzil, was a mystical place in my childhood mind as he told story after story of mango tree groves, libraries of books, enlightened neighbors and good foods. In his 20's he traveled the world, through Iran, Hong Kong, Hawaii and finally to California on a Fulbright Scholarship to UCLA where he met his wife, Mary. He had three sons and four grandchildren. He lived a life of service to the community. While working for State Senator Tony Mendoza, Saeed Ali was instrumental helping Eco-Rapid Transit secure Measure M funding for the West Santa Ana Branch and pushing that it become a public private partnership project to meet a 2028 project completion deadline. More than that – he was a mentor and a friend who cared about our community. Notes & cards can be sent to: WMVRA 12405 Venice Blvd. #421 Los Angeles CA 90066
May 13, 2020