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LA Metro Board of Directors · Dec 4, 2025

Thursday3 h 44 min8 officials identified29 agenda itemsVideo: Granicus

The longest item after routine business: Public Speaker was called to speakFernando Dutra was called to speakFernando Dutra was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakJacquelyn…, 1 h 02 min of this 3 h 44 min meeting.

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  1. 2:45APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24**, 25, 26, and 30. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action.3 min
  2. 6:26Item title withheldit could name a private person · 3 min
  3. 9:48Public Speaker was called to speakFernando Dutra was called to speakFernando Dutra was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakJanice Hahn was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakImelda Padilla was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakKaty Yaroslavsky was called to speakFernando Dutra was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakKaren Bass was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakImelda Padilla was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speak1 h 02 min
  4. 1:12:23APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24**, 25, 26, and 30. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action.under 1 min
  5. 1:12:48Motion to Approve 1. APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24**, 25, 26, and 30. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  6. 1:13:28Vote to Approve 1. APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24**, 25, 26, and 30. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action. (Approved)1 min
  7. 1:15:15REMARKS BY THE CHAIR RECEIVE remarks by the Chair.12 min
  8. 1:27:26REPORT BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer.9 min
  9. 1:36:49Roll Call: 12 members present, 3 members absent, 0 members excused.2 min
  10. 1:39:24PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR DORAN STREET CROSSING GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT ADOPT the proposed Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire a Fee Simple Interest ("Fee"), Permanent Easement ("PE") and two 44 month Temporary Construction Easements ("TCE") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as follows: 1. 5487 San Fernando Road West, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California 90039 2. 5471 San Fernando Road West, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California 90039 The interests being acquired in the above listed properties are referred to herein as the "Property Interests." (REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD)3 min
  11. 1:42:52PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR DORAN STREET CROSSING GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT ADOPT the proposed Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire a Fee Simple Interest ("Fee"), Permanent Easement ("PE") and two 44 month Temporary Construction Easements ("TCE") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as follows: 1. 5487 San Fernando Road West, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California 90039 2. 5471 San Fernando Road West, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California 90039 The interests being acquired in the above listed properties are referred to herein as the "Property Interests." (REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD) Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  12. 1:43:20PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR DORAN STREET CROSSING GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT ADOPT the proposed Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire a Fee Simple Interest ("Fee"), Permanent Easement ("PE") and two 44 month Temporary Construction Easements ("TCE") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as follows: 1. 5487 San Fernando Road West, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California 90039 2. 5471 San Fernando Road West, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California 90039 The interests being acquired in the above listed properties are referred to herein as the "Property Interests." (REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD) (Approved)under 1 min
  13. 1:43:23PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT ADOPT the Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire the Fee Simple Interests ("Fee Interests") and the Improvements Pertaining to Realty ("IPR") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as follows: 1. 7921-7929 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402,ESFV-B-004-1 (B-004); (IPR Interest Only) 2. 8751 Van Nuys Blvd Panorama City, CA 91402, 2653-002-030; ESFV-B-005-1 (B-005). (Fee Interest Only) The interests being acquired in the above listed properties are referred to herein as the "Property Interests." (REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD)5 min
  14. 1:48:45PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT ADOPT the Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire the Fee Simple Interests ("Fee Interests") and the Improvements Pertaining to Realty ("IPR") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as follows: 1. 7921-7929 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402,ESFV-B-004-1 (B-004); (IPR Interest Only) 2. 8751 Van Nuys Blvd Panorama City, CA 91402, 2653-002-030; ESFV-B-005-1 (B-005). (Fee Interest Only) The interests being acquired in the above listed properties are referred to herein as the "Property Interests." (REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD) Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  15. 1:49:292026 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM CONSIDER: A. RECEIVING the State and Federal Legislative Report; B. ADOPTING the proposed 2026 Federal Legislative Program (Attachment A); and C. ADOPTING the proposed 2026 State Legislative Program (Attachment B).4 min
  16. 1:53:40Roll Call: 10 members present, 5 members absent, 0 members excused.22 min
  17. 2:16:182026 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM CONSIDER: A. RECEIVING the State and Federal Legislative Report; B. ADOPTING the proposed 2026 Federal Legislative Program (Attachment A); and C. ADOPTING the proposed 2026 State Legislative Program (Attachment B). Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  18. 2:16:242026 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM CONSIDER: A. RECEIVING the State and Federal Legislative Report; B. ADOPTING the proposed 2026 Federal Legislative Program (Attachment A); and C. ADOPTING the proposed 2026 State Legislative Program (Attachment B). (Approved)under 1 min
  19. 2:16:30WATER TAXI FROM SAN PEDRO TO LONG BEACH MOTION APPROVE Motion by Hahn, Bass, Dutra, Dupont-Walker, Butts, and Sandoval that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to: A. Develop and issue an industry engagement process (i.e. reverse pitch) to identify private and public operator interest, capabilities, and partnership opportunities to deliver a water-taxi service between San Pedro and Long Beach during the 2028 Games; B. Assess short-term and special-event funding options, including public-private partnership cost-sharing, sponsorship models, federal maritime or mobility grants, and temporary operations funding, to support Games-time service. Such funding source options shall not be eligible for bus or rail operations; and C. Report back to the Board within 180 days with findings such as Public-Private-Partnership structures, a proposed implementation timeline, and any next steps.3 min
  20. 2:19:42Roll Call: 11 members present, 4 members absent, 0 members excused.16 min
  21. 2:36:04WATER TAXI FROM SAN PEDRO TO LONG BEACH MOTION APPROVE Motion by Hahn, Bass, Dutra, Dupont-Walker, Butts, and Sandoval that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to: A. Develop and issue an industry engagement process (i.e. reverse pitch) to identify private and public operator interest, capabilities, and partnership opportunities to deliver a water-taxi service between San Pedro and Long Beach during the 2028 Games; B. Assess short-term and special-event funding options, including public-private partnership cost-sharing, sponsorship models, federal maritime or mobility grants, and temporary operations funding, to support Games-time service. Such funding source options shall not be eligible for bus or rail operations; and C. Report back to the Board within 180 days with findings such as Public-Private-Partnership structures, a proposed implementation timeline, and any next steps. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  22. 2:36:58WATER TAXI FROM SAN PEDRO TO LONG BEACH MOTION APPROVE Motion by Hahn, Bass, Dutra, Dupont-Walker, Butts, and Sandoval that the Board direct the Chief Executive Officer to: A. Develop and issue an industry engagement process (i.e. reverse pitch) to identify private and public operator interest, capabilities, and partnership opportunities to deliver a water-taxi service between San Pedro and Long Beach during the 2028 Games; B. Assess short-term and special-event funding options, including public-private partnership cost-sharing, sponsorship models, federal maritime or mobility grants, and temporary operations funding, to support Games-time service. Such funding source options shall not be eligible for bus or rail operations; and C. Report back to the Board within 180 days with findings such as Public-Private-Partnership structures, a proposed implementation timeline, and any next steps. (Approved)under 1 min
  23. 2:37:16Item title withheldit could name a private person · 5 min
  24. 2:42:38Item title withheldit could name a private person · under 1 min
  25. 2:42:50Item title withheldit could name a private person · under 1 min
  26. 2:42:56EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SHARED RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSIDER: A. RECEIVING AND FILING the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Shared Railroad Right-of-Way (ROW) Study Final Report (Attachment A), the Outreach Summary Report (Attachment B), and the Interim Terminus Parking Analysis (Northern Segment) (Attachment C); B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to approve the Scenario 2 Metrolink option as the preferred alternative for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit (ESFV LRT) Project; C. AUTHORIZING staff to continue planning work on improvements related to Scenario 2, consisting of the following: 1. Rail Crossing safety improvements at six (6) at-grade rail crossings along the 2.5-mile corridor as part of improvements to the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line (AVL); 2. Design and conduct environmental clearance of a new Pacoima Metrolink infill station, including evaluation and selection of either a center-platform (Scenario 2a) or side-platform (Scenario 2b) configuration; and 3. Identify funds to program through a separate Board action for successful completion of the planned work.31 min
  27. 3:14:14EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SHARED RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSIDER: A. RECEIVING AND FILING the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Shared Railroad Right-of-Way (ROW) Study Final Report (Attachment A), the Outreach Summary Report (Attachment B), and the Interim Terminus Parking Analysis (Northern Segment) (Attachment C); B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to approve the Scenario 2 Metrolink option as the preferred alternative for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit (ESFV LRT) Project; C. AUTHORIZING staff to continue planning work on improvements related to Scenario 2, consisting of the following: 1. Rail Crossing safety improvements at six (6) at-grade rail crossings along the 2.5-mile corridor as part of improvements to the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line (AVL); 2. Design and conduct environmental clearance of a new Pacoima Metrolink infill station, including evaluation and selection of either a center-platform (Scenario 2a) or side-platform (Scenario 2b) configuration; and 3. Identify funds to program through a separate Board action for successful completion of the planned work. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  28. 3:14:28EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SHARED RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSIDER: A. RECEIVING AND FILING the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Shared Railroad Right-of-Way (ROW) Study Final Report (Attachment A), the Outreach Summary Report (Attachment B), and the Interim Terminus Parking Analysis (Northern Segment) (Attachment C); B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to approve the Scenario 2 Metrolink option as the preferred alternative for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit (ESFV LRT) Project; C. AUTHORIZING staff to continue planning work on improvements related to Scenario 2, consisting of the following: 1. Rail Crossing safety improvements at six (6) at-grade rail crossings along the 2.5-mile corridor as part of improvements to the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line (AVL); 2. Design and conduct environmental clearance of a new Pacoima Metrolink infill station, including evaluation and selection of either a center-platform (Scenario 2a) or side-platform (Scenario 2b) configuration; and 3. Identify funds to program through a separate Board action for successful completion of the planned work. (Approved)under 1 min
  29. 3:14:34GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVE General Public Comment29 min

What happened

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  1. After about an hour of public comment on the consent items, the consent calendar was taken up with Item 7 pulled; it was announced as carrying with deviations.1:10:24

Who spoke

8 officials identified · talk time, most first.

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Hamlet, “LA Metro Board of Directors, Dec 4, 2025: Los Angeles.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/la/metro-board/meetings/2025-12-04. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Dec 4, 2025.