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LA Metro Board of Directors · Sep 24, 2026

Thursday2 h 16 min7 officials identified35 public speakers27 agenda itemsVideo: Granicus

The longest item after routine business: Metrolink fiscal year 2026 continuing resolution and fiscal year 2027 passenger rail supportive actions, 14 min of this 2 h 16 min meeting.

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  1. 0:56Roll Call: 14 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.3 min
  2. 4:31APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 29, 32, 34, 35, 36, 39, and 40. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action.under 1 min
  3. 5:14Motion to Approve 1. APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 29, 32, 34, 35, 36, 39, and 40. 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
  4. 5:25Vote to Approve 1. APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 29, 32, 34, 35, 36, 39, and 40. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action. (Approved)under 1 min
  5. 5:29REMARKS BY THE CHAIR RECEIVE remarks by the Chair.1 min
  6. 7:23Public Speaker was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakKaty Yaroslavsky was called to speakJacquelyn Dupont-Walker was called to speakJanice Hahn was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakImelda Padilla was called to speakRex Richardson was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakKaren Bass was called to speakLindsey Horvath was called to speakJanice Hahn was called to speakHolly J. Mitchell was called to speakTim Sandoval was called to speakKathryn Barger was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakJanice Hahn was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speak1 min
  7. 8:35REPORT BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RECEIVE report by the Chief Executive Officer.2 min
  8. 10:37Roll Call: 13 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.8 min
  9. 19:03ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract No. EN 136012EN089, to Veridian Transit Solutions, for Environmental Engineering and Consulting services, in the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $44,772,922 for a three-year base term, and two, one-year options in the NTE amounts of $14,787,002 and $14,808,572, respectively, for a total NTE amount of $74,368,496, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any; B. EXECUTE Contract Modifications within the Board-approved funding; and C. APPROVE Contract Modification Authority for Contract No. EN136012EN089 in the amount of $4,477,000, or 10% of the base term total Board-approved NTE funding amount, to cover the costs of any unforeseen services.4 min
  10. 23:07ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract No. EN 136012EN089, to Veridian Transit Solutions, for Environmental Engineering and Consulting services, in the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $44,772,922 for a three-year base term, and two, one-year options in the NTE amounts of $14,787,002 and $14,808,572, respectively, for a total NTE amount of $74,368,496, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any; B. EXECUTE Contract Modifications within the Board-approved funding; and C. APPROVE Contract Modification Authority for Contract No. EN136012EN089 in the amount of $4,477,000, or 10% of the base term total Board-approved NTE funding amount, to cover the costs of any unforeseen services. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  11. 23:26ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract No. EN 136012EN089, to Veridian Transit Solutions, for Environmental Engineering and Consulting services, in the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $44,772,922 for a three-year base term, and two, one-year options in the NTE amounts of $14,787,002 and $14,808,572, respectively, for a total NTE amount of $74,368,496, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any; B. EXECUTE Contract Modifications within the Board-approved funding; and C. APPROVE Contract Modification Authority for Contract No. EN136012EN089 in the amount of $4,477,000, or 10% of the base term total Board-approved NTE funding amount, to cover the costs of any unforeseen services. (Approved)under 1 min
  12. 23:33BUS ACQUISITION OF 220 FORTY-FOOT BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD Contract No. OP118576(2)000 with ElDorado National (California), Inc. (ENC), for the manufacturing and delivery of 220 Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) in the amount of $337,698,727.58 for the base contract, including taxes and delivery; exclusive of any contract option buses, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any; B. INCREASE the Life-Of-Project (LOP) for Capital Project 201078 from $52,000,000, established to purchase up to 40 BEBs under the Washington State contract, by $382,355,185 to purchase up to 220 Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) and provide funding for professional and technical support, internal labor, and contingencies, for a total LOP of $434,355,185; and C. NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE future contract modifications to the contract up to $1,000,000.10 min
  13. 33:56Item title withheldit could name a private person · 1 h 03 min
  14. 1:37:53Item title withheldit could name a private person · under 1 min
  15. 1:38:05Item title withheldit could name a private person · under 1 min
  16. 1:38:21BUS ACQUISITION OF 220 FORTY-FOOT BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD Contract No. OP118576(2)000 with ElDorado National (California), Inc. (ENC), for the manufacturing and delivery of 220 Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) in the amount of $337,698,727.58 for the base contract, including taxes and delivery; exclusive of any contract option buses, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any; B. INCREASE the Life-Of-Project (LOP) for Capital Project 201078 from $52,000,000, established to purchase up to 40 BEBs under the Washington State contract, by $382,355,185 to purchase up to 220 Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) and provide funding for professional and technical support, internal labor, and contingencies, for a total LOP of $434,355,185; and C. NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE future contract modifications to the contract up to $1,000,000. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  17. 1:38:27BUS ACQUISITION OF 220 FORTY-FOOT BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to: A. AWARD Contract No. OP118576(2)000 with ElDorado National (California), Inc. (ENC), for the manufacturing and delivery of 220 Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) in the amount of $337,698,727.58 for the base contract, including taxes and delivery; exclusive of any contract option buses, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any; B. INCREASE the Life-Of-Project (LOP) for Capital Project 201078 from $52,000,000, established to purchase up to 40 BEBs under the Washington State contract, by $382,355,185 to purchase up to 220 Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) and provide funding for professional and technical support, internal labor, and contingencies, for a total LOP of $434,355,185; and C. NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE future contract modifications to the contract up to $1,000,000. (Approved)under 1 min
  18. 1:38:30METROLINK FISCAL YEAR 2026 CONTINUING RESOLUTION AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 PASSENGER RAIL SUPPORTIVE ACTIONS CONSIDER: A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer or their designee to execute Metrolink's second continuing resolution to extend Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget authorization through the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) until January 1, 2027, and execute all necessary agreements between Metro and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA or Metrolink) based on the continuing resolution; B. APPROVING additional funding in the amount of up to $365,202 for Metro's share of the San Bernardino Line 25% Fare Reduction Program using Proposition C 10%/Measure M 1% SCRRA dedicated funds and extending the program from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030; C. APPROVING Burbank Airport-South Metrolink station safety improvements using Measure R 3% SCRRA dedicated funds in the amount up to $1.3 million; D. APPROVING Pomona-Downtown Metrolink station Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements using Measure R 3% SCRRA dedicated funds in the amount up to $256,720; E. EXTENDING the lapsing dates for funds previously allocated to SCRRA for 12 State of Good Repair and capital project Memoranda of Understanding (MOU); and F. RECEIVING AND FILING an update on Metrolink Station Planning and Updates. SANDOVAL AMENDMENT: Direct the CEO to request Metrolink to conduct a full, transparent, and comprehensive audit of the following: A. Train parts/locomotives and safety concerns at Metrolink; B. A forensic audit to explain the March 2026 service reduction; and C. A review of Alstom's performance in maintaining and operating Metrolink's locomotives, under both their current and prior contract.14 min
  19. 1:52:51METROLINK FISCAL YEAR 2026 CONTINUING RESOLUTION AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 PASSENGER RAIL SUPPORTIVE ACTIONS CONSIDER: A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer or their designee to execute Metrolink's second continuing resolution to extend Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget authorization through the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) until January 1, 2027, and execute all necessary agreements between Metro and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA or Metrolink) based on the continuing resolution; B. APPROVING additional funding in the amount of up to $365,202 for Metro's share of the San Bernardino Line 25% Fare Reduction Program using Proposition C 10%/Measure M 1% SCRRA dedicated funds and extending the program from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030; C. APPROVING Burbank Airport-South Metrolink station safety improvements using Measure R 3% SCRRA dedicated funds in the amount up to $1.3 million; D. APPROVING Pomona-Downtown Metrolink station Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements using Measure R 3% SCRRA dedicated funds in the amount up to $256,720; E. EXTENDING the lapsing dates for funds previously allocated to SCRRA for 12 State of Good Repair and capital project Memoranda of Understanding (MOU); and F. RECEIVING AND FILING an update on Metrolink Station Planning and Updates. SANDOVAL AMENDMENT: Direct the CEO to request Metrolink to conduct a full, transparent, and comprehensive audit of the following: A. Train parts/locomotives and safety concerns at Metrolink; B. A forensic audit to explain the March 2026 service reduction; and C. A review of Alstom's performance in maintaining and operating Metrolink's locomotives, under both their current and prior contract. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  20. 1:53:09METROLINK FISCAL YEAR 2026 CONTINUING RESOLUTION AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 PASSENGER RAIL SUPPORTIVE ACTIONS CONSIDER: A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer or their designee to execute Metrolink's second continuing resolution to extend Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget authorization through the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) until January 1, 2027, and execute all necessary agreements between Metro and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA or Metrolink) based on the continuing resolution; B. APPROVING additional funding in the amount of up to $365,202 for Metro's share of the San Bernardino Line 25% Fare Reduction Program using Proposition C 10%/Measure M 1% SCRRA dedicated funds and extending the program from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030; C. APPROVING Burbank Airport-South Metrolink station safety improvements using Measure R 3% SCRRA dedicated funds in the amount up to $1.3 million; D. APPROVING Pomona-Downtown Metrolink station Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements using Measure R 3% SCRRA dedicated funds in the amount up to $256,720; E. EXTENDING the lapsing dates for funds previously allocated to SCRRA for 12 State of Good Repair and capital project Memoranda of Understanding (MOU); and F. RECEIVING AND FILING an update on Metrolink Station Planning and Updates. SANDOVAL AMENDMENT: Direct the CEO to request Metrolink to conduct a full, transparent, and comprehensive audit of the following: A. Train parts/locomotives and safety concerns at Metrolink; B. A forensic audit to explain the March 2026 service reduction; and C. A review of Alstom's performance in maintaining and operating Metrolink's locomotives, under both their current and prior contract. (Approved)under 1 min
  21. 1:53:15OPEN AND SLOW STREETS PROGRAM UPDATE CONSIDER: A. APPROVING the use of $1 million of previously deobligated local Proposition C 25% Call for Projects funding set aside in reserve for capital projects to fund Open and Slow Streets Cycle 8 operational events between September 2026 and March 2028; B. AMENDING the FY27 Budget by $1,000,000 to authorize expenditures for Recommendation A; and C. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer or their designee to award eligible Cycle 8 events that meet the requirements and process outlined in Attachment A.under 1 min
  22. 1:53:59BASS AND HORVATH AMENDMENT TO ITEM 27 - OPEN STREETS CRITERIA FOR 2027 REQUEST PROPOSALS WE, THEREFORE, MOVE that the Board to direct the CEO to: Amend the criteria set forth in Item 27: Open Streets - Criteria for 2027 Request for Proposals, related to Board File 2026-0583, Attachment A with the following language: 1. Ensure the following criteria will be applied when evaluating the grant applications for Open Streets events held between January 2027 - July 2028. a. Establish a maximum grant amount of $250,000, while maintaining the existing minimum local match requirement. b. No minimum route length requirement shall apply. c. Applications should prioritize events that bring multiple communities and local businesses together around a unifying theme. 2. Report back to the Board within 120 days to formalize the request made in Board Report 2025-0854, with alternatives that identify funding to support Open and Slow Streets programming to support events commencing after the 2028 Games and continuing thereafter.under 1 min
  23. 1:54:35Motion to Approve BASS AND HORVATH AMENDMENT TO ITEM 27 - OPEN STREETS CRITERIA FOR 2027 REQUEST PROPOSALS WE, THEREFORE, MOVE that the Board to direct the CEO to: Amend the criteria set forth in Item 27: Open Streets - Criteria for 2027 Request for Proposals, related to Board File 2026-0583, Attachment A with the following language: 1. Ensure the following criteria will be applied when evaluating the grant applications for Open Streets events held between January 2027 - July 2028. a. Establish a maximum grant amount of $250,000, while maintaining the existing minimum local match requirement. b. No minimum route length requirement shall apply. c. Applications should prioritize events that bring multiple communities and local businesses together around a unifying theme. 2. Report back to the Board within 120 days to formalize the request made in Board Report 2025-0854, with alternatives that identify funding to support Open and Slow Streets programming to support events commencing after the 2028 Games and continuing thereafter. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  24. 1:54:41Vote to Approve BASS AND HORVATH AMENDMENT TO ITEM 27 - OPEN STREETS CRITERIA FOR 2027 REQUEST PROPOSALS WE, THEREFORE, MOVE that the Board to direct the CEO to: Amend the criteria set forth in Item 27: Open Streets - Criteria for 2027 Request for Proposals, related to Board File 2026-0583, Attachment A with the following language: 1. Ensure the following criteria will be applied when evaluating the grant applications for Open Streets events held between January 2027 - July 2028. a. Establish a maximum grant amount of $250,000, while maintaining the existing minimum local match requirement. b. No minimum route length requirement shall apply. c. Applications should prioritize events that bring multiple communities and local businesses together around a unifying theme. 2. Report back to the Board within 120 days to formalize the request made in Board Report 2025-0854, with alternatives that identify funding to support Open and Slow Streets programming to support events commencing after the 2028 Games and continuing thereafter. (Approved)under 1 min
  25. 1:55:23OPEN STREETS - CRITERIA FOR 2027 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MOTION APPROVE Motion by Bass, Yaroslavsky, Padilla, Butts, and Solis to direct the CEO to: A. Ensure the following criteria will be applied when evaluating the grant applications for Open Streets events held in FY 2027; 1. Establish a maximum grant amount of $250,000, while maintaining the existing minimum local match requirement; 2. A minimum of 3 consecutive miles of street closure per event; 3. Applications should prioritize events that bring multiple communities and local businesses together around a unifying theme; and B. Report back to the Board within 120 days to formalize the request made in Board Report - 2025-0854, with alternatives that identify funding to support Open Streets programming and events beginning in FY 2028 and continuing thereafter.under 1 min
  26. 1:55:57Item title withheldit could name a private person · 3 min
  27. 1:59:22GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVE General Public Comment16 min

What happened

Each sentence checked against the transcript.

  1. Staff presented item 12, an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Viridian Transit Solutions for environmental engineering and consulting services, a 3-year base term of $44.7 million.18:54
  2. Staff presented item 46, a contract with Eldorado National for 220 40-foot battery electric buses, with a base contract of $337,698,728.07.23:27

Who spoke

7 officials identified · talk time, most first.

Public comment: 35 speakers.

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Hamlet, “LA Metro Board of Directors, Sep 24, 2026: Los Angeles.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/la/metro-board/meetings/2026-09-24. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Sep 24, 2026.