Meeting Minutes for February 22, 2010
Chairman Spohn called the meeting to order at 2:08PM at the City of Irwindale Council Chambers
| I. | In attendance were:
Tim Spohn, Industry Tom King, SGVCOG David Gutierrez, San Gabriel Patricia Wallach, El Monte Michael Antonovich, County of Los Angeles Steven Atchley, Pomona Staff Rick Richmond, Chief Executive Officer Joe Silvey, Counsel Deanna Stanley Victoria Butler Guest Alan Ude, LA County Public Works Jeanne Harvin, Jacobs Engineering Bryce Little, PB Americas Gary Neely, Senator Bob Huff Polly Ann Walton, Athalye Consulting |
| II. | Pledge of Allegiance
Member Gutierrez led the pledge of allegiance. |
| III. | Approval of Minutes of December 21, 2009
A motion was made to approve the minutes of January 25, 2010. M/S/C/Gutierrez/King /Unanimous |
| IV. | Public comments
There were no public comments. |
| V. | Chairman's Report
Chairman Spohn reported ACE hosted an Asian American community press conference on January 29th. He reported the event was successful in attracting significant media interest. He also reported ACE was busy making arrangements for the San Gabriel Valley Congressional appreciation reception March 15th co-hosted with the Economic Partnership, Foothill Transit and the SGVCOG. |
| VI. | Chief Executive Officer’s Report
Mr. Richmond reported the Authority sought $33M from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grant program for the Baldwin Avenue grade separation. He indicated the project was included in a recommendation from the four counties, however was not approved. He reported that overall California did not fare well in the program as there were only two projects statewide approved, a crossing in Colton and a project in the Bay area. He also reported that the USDOT was having a series of outreach meetings regarding the surface reauthorization and a meeting was held at the MTA on Friday. The first half was a town hall discussion. The second half was a panel discussion and Mr. Richmond was a panelist on goods movement. Victoria Butler reviewed construction project progress photos of the Sunset Avenue grade separation project. |
| VII. | Approval of Contract Amendment with Demetriou, Del Guercio, Springer & Francis Mr. Richmond reviewed the history of the relationship with Demetriou, Del Guercio. He indicated in June 2009 the Board approved an assignment related to the Temple Avenue 4th Track Project with Altec Industries. ACE was uncertain at that time if the matter would reach a settlement. The matter has gone into condemnation and it is estimated the total budget to settle this matter would be approximately $142,000, an amount which exceeds their approved budget. He indicated an additional $71,000 was necessary to fully fund this assignment. A motion was made to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute an amendment to the legal services agreement with Demetriou, Del Guercio, Springer & Francis for the amount not to exceed $71,000 for a total contract value of $944,000. M/S/C/Gutierrez/King/Unanimous |
| VIII. | Approval of Emergency Contract with Miller Demolition ¬¬for Demolition at Baldwin Avenue Grade Separation Project Mr. Richmond explained the emergency procurement procedures allow a procurement if the procurement is essential to an Authority requirement to deal with an emergency situation. He indicated the property purchased at 10021 Bessie Ave was acquired under condemnation, necessary for the Baldwin Avenue grade separation project. He indicated despite payment to the former owner, a court order to vacate and various deadlines the owner refused to vacate the premises. On February 5 the eviction process occurred, though the house appeared unoccupied at that time. On February 12 the former owner was discovered in the house threatening to jump from a second story window. The El Monte police responded and the former owner was taken into custody and property secured. Under those circumstances ACE staff determined the property could be a safety issue if left standing. Under the existing contract for on-call demolition services staff has issued a task order to Miller Environmental Inc. to demolish the property in an amount not to exceed $76,505. |
| IX. | Closed Session
Counsel reported the Board would adjourn to closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 54965.9(a) to discuss existing litigation: Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 1223376 Edward Rowland LLC and Golden Pacific Realty vs. ACE Construction Authority and Caltrans. The Board returned to open session and counsel announced there was no action taken by the Board. |
| X. | Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3:05PM |