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LA Metro Board of Directors · May 28, 2026

Thursday5 h 06 min14 officials identified44 public speakers39 agenda itemsVideo: Granicus

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  1. 0:12APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 36. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action.under 1 min
  2. 0:34NORTH HOLLYWOOD TO PASADENA BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT CONSIDER: A. ESTABLISHING a Life-of-Project (LOP) budget for the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project in the amount of $428,988,535; and B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute project-related agreements up to the authorized Life-of-Project budget.under 1 min
  3. 1:17Ara J. Najarian was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakFernando Dutra was called to speakJanice Hahn was called to speakKathryn Barger was called to speakHilda L. Solis was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakHolly J. Mitchell was called to speakTim Sandoval was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakKaty Yaroslavsky was called to speakImelda Padilla was called to speakJames Butts was called to speakGloria Roberts was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakFernando Dutra was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakKaren Bass was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakJames Butts was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakFernando Dutra was called to speakJanice Hahn was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakImelda Padilla was called to speakJanice Hahn was called to speakKathryn Barger was called to speakTim Sandoval was called to speakKathryn Barger was called to speakTim Sandoval was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakImelda Padilla was called to speakHolly J. Mitchell was called to speakHolly J. Mitchell was called to speakHilda L. Solis was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakFernando Dutra was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakJanice Hahn was called to speakKathryn Barger was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakHilda L. Solis was called to speakImelda Padilla was called to speakGloria Roberts was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakHilda L. Solis was called to speakLindsey Horvath was ca2 min
  4. 3:45Roll Call: 15 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.2 min
  5. 6:19APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 36. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action.under 1 min
  6. 6:35Motion to Approve 1. APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 36. 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
  7. 6:36Vote to Approve 1. APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 36. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action. (Approved)under 1 min
  8. 6:40REMARKS BY THE CHAIR RECEIVE remarks by the Chair.40 min
  9. 47:37BOARD OFFICERS ELECTION of Board Officers.13 min
  10. 1:00:45BOARD OFFICERS ELECTION of Board Officers. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  11. 1:01:13BOARD OFFICERS ELECTION of Board Officers. (Approved)under 1 min
  12. 1:01:38EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. ESTABLISH a Life-of-Project (LOP) budget in the amount of $3,998,675,309 for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project; B. AMEND the Progressive Design-Build Contract No. PS89616000 with San Fernando Transit Constructors (SFTC), a Joint Venture (JV) of Skanska USA Civil West California District, Inc. (Skanska) and Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., to implement the Phase 2 Supplement of the Project in the amount of $1,988,038,124 increasing the total contract value from $442,916,240 to $2,430,954,364; and C. AWARD and EXECUTE all project-related agreements and modifications to existing contracts within the authorized LOP Budget.1 min
  13. 1:03:17Roll Call: 14 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.9 min
  14. 1:13:01Roll Call: 13 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.9 min
  15. 1:22:35EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. ESTABLISH a Life-of-Project (LOP) budget in the amount of $3,998,675,309 for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project; B. AMEND the Progressive Design-Build Contract No. PS89616000 with San Fernando Transit Constructors (SFTC), a Joint Venture (JV) of Skanska USA Civil West California District, Inc. (Skanska) and Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., to implement the Phase 2 Supplement of the Project in the amount of $1,988,038,124 increasing the total contract value from $442,916,240 to $2,430,954,364; and C. AWARD and EXECUTE all project-related agreements and modifications to existing contracts within the authorized LOP Budget. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  16. 1:23:10EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. ESTABLISH a Life-of-Project (LOP) budget in the amount of $3,998,675,309 for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project; B. AMEND the Progressive Design-Build Contract No. PS89616000 with San Fernando Transit Constructors (SFTC), a Joint Venture (JV) of Skanska USA Civil West California District, Inc. (Skanska) and Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., to implement the Phase 2 Supplement of the Project in the amount of $1,988,038,124 increasing the total contract value from $442,916,240 to $2,430,954,364; and C. AWARD and EXECUTE all project-related agreements and modifications to existing contracts within the authorized LOP Budget. (Approved)under 1 min
  17. 1:23:17REPORT BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer.16 min
  18. 1:40:16PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT ADOPT the proposed Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire either the Fee Simple Interest ("Fee Interest") or certain Improvements Pertaining to Realty ("IPR") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as: A. 14529 Keswick Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405;ESFV-B-002-1 ("B-002"). (IPR Interests Only); B. 13287-13289 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331;ESFV-C-005-1 ("C-005"). (Fee Interest Only); C. 13291 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331;ESFV-C-006-1 ("C-006"). (IPR Interests Only); and D. 6429 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401;ESFV-A-002-1 ("A-002"). (IPR Interests 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
  19. 1:45:23PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT ADOPT the proposed Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire either the Fee Simple Interest ("Fee Interest") or certain Improvements Pertaining to Realty ("IPR") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as: A. 14529 Keswick Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405;ESFV-B-002-1 ("B-002"). (IPR Interests Only); B. 13287-13289 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331;ESFV-C-005-1 ("C-005"). (Fee Interest Only); C. 13291 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331;ESFV-C-006-1 ("C-006"). (IPR Interests Only); and D. 6429 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401;ESFV-A-002-1 ("A-002"). (IPR Interests 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
  20. 1:46:00PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT ADOPT the proposed Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the commencement of eminent domain actions to acquire either the Fee Simple Interest ("Fee Interest") or certain Improvements Pertaining to Realty ("IPR") for the properties identified in Attachment A and described as: A. 14529 Keswick Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405;ESFV-B-002-1 ("B-002"). (IPR Interests Only); B. 13287-13289 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331;ESFV-C-005-1 ("C-005"). (Fee Interest Only); C. 13291 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331;ESFV-C-006-1 ("C-006"). (IPR Interests Only); and D. 6429 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401;ESFV-A-002-1 ("A-002"). (IPR Interests 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) (Approved)under 1 min
  21. 1:46:04Item title withheldit could name a private person · 39 min
  22. 2:25:15Roll Call: 12 members present, 3 members absent, 0 members excused.42 min
  23. 3:08:07Roll Call: 11 members present, 4 members absent, 0 members excused.1 min
  24. 3:09:41Item title withheldit could name a private person · under 1 min
  25. 3:10:04Item title withheldit could name a private person · under 1 min
  26. 3:10:06RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS (RNG) PROVIDER AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, Contract No. OP132076000, with Shell Energy North America (US), LP for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), inclusive of a five-year base in the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $140,004,228.05 and one three-year option in the NTE amount of $88,902,684.81, for a combined NTE amount of $228,906,912.86; and B. EXECUTE individual Task Orders, Transaction Confirmations, and Contract Modifications up to 10% of the contract value.9 min
  27. 3:19:34Renewable Natural Gas Provider Motion By: Directors Hahn, Horvath and Yaroslavsky We therefore move that the Board delay consideration of the proposed Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) fuel supply contract award, authorize the extension of existing RNG supply contracts for one year and for a maximum value of $40 million to ensure continuity of operations, and direct staff to rebid the contract and return to the Board with the results of that procurement.25 min
  28. 3:44:37Renewable Natural Gas Provider Motion By: Directors Hahn, Horvath and Yaroslavsky We therefore move that the Board delay consideration of the proposed Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) fuel supply contract award, authorize staff to bring back a contract extension in July.1 min
  29. 3:45:42Motion to Approve Item 43 Renewable Natural Gas Provider Motion By: Directors Hahn, Horvath and Yaroslavsky We therefore move that the Board delay consideration of the proposed Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) fuel supply contract award, authorize staff to bring back a contract extension in July. Moved by 0, no second required.4 min
  30. 3:50:26RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS (RNG) PROVIDER AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, Contract No. OP132076000, with Shell Energy North America (US), LP for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), inclusive of a five-year base in the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $140,004,228.05 and one three-year option in the NTE amount of $88,902,684.81, for a combined NTE amount of $228,906,912.86; and B. EXECUTE individual Task Orders, Transaction Confirmations, and Contract Modifications up to 10% of the contract value. Moved by 0, no second required.1 min
  31. 3:51:57RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS (RNG) PROVIDER AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, Contract No. OP132076000, with Shell Energy North America (US), LP for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), inclusive of a five-year base in the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $140,004,228.05 and one three-year option in the NTE amount of $88,902,684.81, for a combined NTE amount of $228,906,912.86; and B. EXECUTE individual Task Orders, Transaction Confirmations, and Contract Modifications up to 10% of the contract value. (Declined)under 1 min
  32. 3:52:27GOVERNANCE, DELIVERY, AND OPERATION OPTIONS FOR THE LA RIVER PATH PROJECT MOTION APPROVE Motion by Bass, Solis, Horvath, Hahn, and Padilla that the Board directs the Chief Executive Officer or her designee to: Enter into all necessary agreements and subsequent amendments with the County of Los Angeles, the LACFCD, and/or the City of Los Angeles to carry out the LA River Path Governance Model Study, and to fully reimburse the County of Los Angeles, the LACFCD, and/or the City of Los Angeles for the full cost of the study. WE FURTHER MOVE that the Board directs the CEO to have the Metro staff collaborate with the County of Los Angeles, the LACFCD, the City of Los Angeles, and all relative stakeholders including the United States Army Corps of Engineers, on the LA River Path Governance Model Study by providing all requested project-related information, technical expertise, right-of-way data, and review support, and by serving as a committed partner throughout the development and implementation of the study's recommendations. The study shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: A. Governance: Review best practices from other regions and report with recommendations on suitable models, options, and processes, including: 1. Identifying a Project Client for development, delivery, and operation; 2. Using an existing agency or authority as the Project Client; 3. Creating a new Joint Powers Authority (JPA), including recommendations for optimal membership and roles; 4. Establishing a new authority or agency through existing or new State legislation, including the creation of a Climate Resilience District, to serve as the Project Client, operator or both; and 5. Retaining Metro's current role as the Project's developer, builder, and partner in operation; B. Project Delivery: Study alternative delivery models to benefit the project, such as Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) and other innovative procur2 min
  33. 3:54:54Roll Call: 10 members present, 5 members absent, 0 members excused.11 min
  34. 4:06:26Roll Call: 9 members present, 6 members absent, 0 members excused.5 min
  35. 4:11:40GOVERNANCE, DELIVERY, AND OPERATION OPTIONS FOR THE LA RIVER PATH PROJECT MOTION APPROVE Motion by Bass, Solis, Horvath, Hahn, and Padilla that the Board directs the Chief Executive Officer or her designee to: Enter into all necessary agreements and subsequent amendments with the County of Los Angeles, the LACFCD, and/or the City of Los Angeles to carry out the LA River Path Governance Model Study, and to fully reimburse the County of Los Angeles, the LACFCD, and/or the City of Los Angeles for the full cost of the study. WE FURTHER MOVE that the Board directs the CEO to have the Metro staff collaborate with the County of Los Angeles, the LACFCD, the City of Los Angeles, and all relative stakeholders including the United States Army Corps of Engineers, on the LA River Path Governance Model Study by providing all requested project-related information, technical expertise, right-of-way data, and review support, and by serving as a committed partner throughout the development and implementation of the study's recommendations. The study shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: A. Governance: Review best practices from other regions and report with recommendations on suitable models, options, and processes, including: 1. Identifying a Project Client for development, delivery, and operation; 2. Using an existing agency or authority as the Project Client; 3. Creating a new Joint Powers Authority (JPA), including recommendations for optimal membership and roles; 4. Establishing a new authority or agency through existing or new State legislation, including the creation of a Climate Resilience District, to serve as the Project Client, operator or both; and 5. Retaining Metro's current role as the Project's developer, builder, and partner in operation; B. Project Delivery: Study alternative delivery models to benefit the project, such as Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) and otherunder 1 min
  36. 4:11:50GOVERNANCE, DELIVERY, AND OPERATION OPTIONS FOR THE LA RIVER PATH PROJECT MOTION APPROVE Motion by Bass, Solis, Horvath, Hahn, and Padilla that the Board directs the Chief Executive Officer or her designee to: Enter into all necessary agreements and subsequent amendments with the County of Los Angeles, the LACFCD, and/or the City of Los Angeles to carry out the LA River Path Governance Model Study, and to fully reimburse the County of Los Angeles, the LACFCD, and/or the City of Los Angeles for the full cost of the study. WE FURTHER MOVE that the Board directs the CEO to have the Metro staff collaborate with the County of Los Angeles, the LACFCD, the City of Los Angeles, and all relative stakeholders including the United States Army Corps of Engineers, on the LA River Path Governance Model Study by providing all requested project-related information, technical expertise, right-of-way data, and review support, and by serving as a committed partner throughout the development and implementation of the study's recommendations. The study shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: A. Governance: Review best practices from other regions and report with recommendations on suitable models, options, and processes, including: 1. Identifying a Project Client for development, delivery, and operation; 2. Using an existing agency or authority as the Project Client; 3. Creating a new Joint Powers Authority (JPA), including recommendations for optimal membership and roles; 4. Establishing a new authority or agency through existing or new State legislation, including the creation of a Climate Resilience District, to serve as the Project Client, operator or both; and 5. Retaining Metro's current role as the Project's developer, builder, and partner in operation; B. Project Delivery: Study alternative delivery models to benefit the project, such as Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) and other iunder 1 min
  37. 4:11:532026 FIFA WORLD CUP READINESS UPDATE RECEIVE oral report on preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.under 1 min
  38. 4:12:03Item title withheldit could name a private person · 43 min
  39. 4:55:09GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVE General Public Comment10 min

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  1. The meeting opened with consent items; item 19, the life of project budget for the North Hollywood to Pasadena BRT, was pulled and discussed first.0:00

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Hamlet, “LA Metro Board of Directors, May 28, 2026: Los Angeles.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/la/metro-board/meetings/2026-05-28. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of May 28, 2026.