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LA Metro Finance, Budget and Audit Committee · Sep 17, 2026

Thursday50 min3 officials identified4 public speakers17 agenda itemsVideo: Granicus

The longest item after routine business: Public Speaker was called to speakTim Sandoval was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakImelda Padilla was called to speakPublic Speaker was…, 22 min of this 50 min meeting.

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  1. 0:25Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.2 min
  2. 2:27APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action.under 1 min
  3. 3:01Motion to Approve APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21. 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. 3:09Vote to Approve APPROVE Consent Calendar Items: 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21. Consent Calendar items are approved by one motion unless held by a Director for discussion and/or separate action. (Approved)under 1 min
  5. 3:12METROLINK 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.8 min
  6. 11:55Public Speaker was called to speakTim Sandoval was called to speakAra J. Najarian was called to speakImelda Padilla was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speakPublic Speaker was called to speak22 min
  7. 34:01Item 22 - 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.5 min
  8. 39:27Motion to Approve Item 22 - 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
  9. 39:30Vote to Approve Item 22 - 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
  10. 39:43METROLINK 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. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  11. 39:54METROLINK 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. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  12. 39:56METROLINK 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. (Approved)under 1 min
  13. 40:00METRO OFFSITE ADVERTISING MOTION APPROVE Motion by Yaroslavsky, Bass, Padilla, Mitchell, and Horvath to direct the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with any relevant County or City of Los Angeles departments, to: A. Evaluate the feasibility of temporary advertising on construction walls or solid fencing at one Metro-owned property within the City of Los Angeles, including but not limited to the Metro-owned lots on (1) the southwest corner of Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue; and (2) relevant East San Fernando Valley line parcels. The evaluation should rank candidate sites based on financial feasibility and identify any additional properties that may be well suited for this use; 1. This evaluation should include an estimate of gross advertising revenue, projected net revenue, vendor costs, maintenance costs, permitting costs, enforcement costs to determine whether the program is likely to generate net revenue sufficient to justify implementation. If the analysis shows promise, identify options for dedicating net revenue to Metro priorities such as station maintenance, public safety, graffiti abatement, customer experience, construction mitigation, or service support; B. Identify all existing policies and regulations related to advertising content, Olympic and Paralympic Games rules, public agency advertising standards, land use approvals, joint development agreements, federal funding requirements, or existing Metro advertising contracts; and C. Report back in 90 days to the Finance, Budget, and Audit Committee with the findings from the evaluation, and if financially feasible, a proposed pilot framework, including recommended site or sites, legal findings, permitting pathway, revenue projections, maintenance and enforcement plan, community outreach plan, and timeline for implementation.4 min
  14. 44:38METRO OFFSITE ADVERTISING MOTION APPROVE Motion by Yaroslavsky, Bass, Padilla, Mitchell, and Horvath to direct the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with any relevant County or City of Los Angeles departments, to: A. Evaluate the feasibility of temporary advertising on construction walls or solid fencing at one Metro-owned property within the City of Los Angeles, including but not limited to the Metro-owned lots on (1) the southwest corner of Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue; and (2) relevant East San Fernando Valley line parcels. The evaluation should rank candidate sites based on financial feasibility and identify any additional properties that may be well suited for this use; 1. This evaluation should include an estimate of gross advertising revenue, projected net revenue, vendor costs, maintenance costs, permitting costs, enforcement costs to determine whether the program is likely to generate net revenue sufficient to justify implementation. If the analysis shows promise, identify options for dedicating net revenue to Metro priorities such as station maintenance, public safety, graffiti abatement, customer experience, construction mitigation, or service support; B. Identify all existing policies and regulations related to advertising content, Olympic and Paralympic Games rules, public agency advertising standards, land use approvals, joint development agreements, federal funding requirements, or existing Metro advertising contracts; and C. Report back in 90 days to the Finance, Budget, and Audit Committee with the findings from the evaluation, and if financially feasible, a proposed pilot framework, including recommended site or sites, legal findings, permitting pathway, revenue projections, maintenance and enforcement plan, community outreach plan, and timeline for implementation. Moved by 0, no second required.under 1 min
  15. 44:46METRO OFFSITE ADVERTISING MOTION APPROVE Motion by Yaroslavsky, Bass, Padilla, Mitchell, and Horvath to direct the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with any relevant County or City of Los Angeles departments, to: A. Evaluate the feasibility of temporary advertising on construction walls or solid fencing at one Metro-owned property within the City of Los Angeles, including but not limited to the Metro-owned lots on (1) the southwest corner of Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue; and (2) relevant East San Fernando Valley line parcels. The evaluation should rank candidate sites based on financial feasibility and identify any additional properties that may be well suited for this use; 1. This evaluation should include an estimate of gross advertising revenue, projected net revenue, vendor costs, maintenance costs, permitting costs, enforcement costs to determine whether the program is likely to generate net revenue sufficient to justify implementation. If the analysis shows promise, identify options for dedicating net revenue to Metro priorities such as station maintenance, public safety, graffiti abatement, customer experience, construction mitigation, or service support; B. Identify all existing policies and regulations related to advertising content, Olympic and Paralympic Games rules, public agency advertising standards, land use approvals, joint development agreements, federal funding requirements, or existing Metro advertising contracts; and C. Report back in 90 days to the Finance, Budget, and Audit Committee with the findings from the evaluation, and if financially feasible, a proposed pilot framework, including recommended site or sites, legal findings, permitting pathway, revenue projections, maintenance and enforcement plan, community outreach plan, and timeline for implementation. (Approved)under 1 min
  16. 44:48MANAGEMENT AUDIT SERVICES FY 2026 FOURTH QUARTER AND CUMULATIVE YEAR-END REPORT RECEIVE AND FILE the Management Audit Services FY 2026 Fourth Quarter and Cumulative year-end report.under 1 min
  17. 45:36GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVE General Public Comment4 min

What happened

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  1. The consent calendar was moved and seconded, and the motion was announced as passed after the chair asked for objections.3:04
  2. Public comment was taken on item 22, and members of the public spoke.11:55
  3. Item 23, the Metro offsite advertising motion, was introduced by Director Yaroslavsky, and the committee then took public comment on it.40:18
  4. A motion on item 23 was seconded and announced as passing, and item 24, the Management Audit Services fourth quarter report, was received and filed.44:40

Who spoke

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Public comment: 4 speakers.

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Hamlet, “LA Metro Finance, Budget and Audit Committee, Sep 17, 2026: Los Angeles.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/la/metro-finance-budget-audit/meetings/2026-09-17. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Sep 17, 2026.