Ernest Gutierrez, Chairman George Hunter, Vice Chair, Pomona Carol Herrera, Diamond Bar, SGVCOG Phil Marcellin, Industry Bob Bagwell, Montebello Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County Harry Baldwin, San Gabriel Staff Rick Richmond, Chief Executive Officer Joe Silvey, Legal Counsel Sharon Neely, staff Lou Cluster, staff Girish Roy, staff Bruce Armistead, staff Cynthia Ambrose, staff Deanna Stanley, staff Chip Conway, staff

Guests Jack Yoshino, City of Walnut Allen Ude, Los Angeles Public Works

II. Pledge of Allegiance

Member Hunter led the pledge of allegiance.

III. Approval of Minutes of January 22, 2007

A motion was made to approve the meeting minutes of January 22, 2007.
M/S/C: Marcellin/Baldwin/Unanimous

IV. Public Comment

Mr. Jim Ermigarat, E-Z Weigh Certified Public Scales addressed the Board with concerns of the effects of the Sunset Avenue grade separation project. He submitted a letter to the Board and stated that as a result of the construction on the Sunset Ave. project, his business has suffered a significant financial loss. He requested financial compensation for his loss and improved signage at the project location. Mr. Richmond indicated that there was a business outreach program underway at the site, that staff had met with Mr. Ermigarat, and was prepared to discuss additional measures that could be taken to ensure that prior and potential future customers more aware that his business remained open and accessible. Staff will review and prepare a response to the letter.

V. Chairman’s Report

Chairman Gutierrez reported that he, Board member Baldwin and Board Member Jeff Parriott attended meetings in Washington, DC to discuss pending FY ’08 transportation appropriation funding and provide congressional members/staff an update of the ACE Project. He indicated the meetings went very well and the reception co-hosted by Foothill Transit and the San Gabriel Valley COG was very well attended. The Chairman indicated Congressmen Tom Petri, Jim Oberstar, David Dreier and Donald Payne attended along with many of their staff. The Chairman noted he was looking forward with fellow Board members to attend the upcoming Reservoir Dedication in memory of fellow Board Member and Mayor of Pomona Ed Cortez.

VI. Chief Executive Officer’s Report

Mr. Richmond summarized the report on page 6 of the agenda. He also noted that a memo had been distributed about the May 16th Sacramento legislative dinner held in conjunction with Foothill Transit, SGVCOG and San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. He asked Board members traveling to Sacramento to let him know for scheduling purposes. Board Members Carol Herrera and Harry Baldwin indicated that they planned to attend the dinner and any scheduled briefings.

Bruce Armistead, Senior Project Manager reviewed progress photos for the Temple Avenue train diversion, and East End Avenue projects. Girish Roy reviewed the progress photos of the Brea Canyon Road grade separation project. Lou Cluster reviewed the progress photos of the Sunset Avenue grade separation project.

VII. Approval of Contract for Evaluation & Testing of Train Detector Devices

Mr. Richmond indicated that the current train presence and speed detection consultant was in default and that staff was proposing a non-competitive procurement of a train presence and speed detection technology detection contract and to execute a contract with Automated Switching and Controls, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $125,872. The scope of work will include a survey evaluation of five train detection technologies against the criteria in the original project scope and field test up to three of the most promising technologies. The staff report details the reasons why the sole source is warranted. A motion was made to approve a Statement of Determinations and findings for non-competitive procurement of a train presence and speed detection technology evaluation contract for the Intelligent Roadway and Interface (IRRIS) demonstration project, and authorize the CEO to execute a contract with Automated Switching and controls, Inc. for an amount not-to-exceed $125,872. There was no comment. M/S/C: Herrera/Hunter/Unanimous

VIII. Approval of Positions on State Transportation Legislation

Sharon Neely indicated that were nine bills shown on page 29-30 of the legislative matrix that could affect ACE activities. Six of the nine were spot bills. She summarized the bills. She indicated in preparation for traveling to Sacramento on May 16th that the Board approve the recommended positions on SB 974 (support); SB 56 (support-work with author); and SB 307 (work with author).

A motion was made to approve the ACE positions on pending state legislation shown on page 29-30 of the agenda. There was no comment.
M/S/C: Baldwin/Marcellin/Unanimous

IX. SGVCOG Bylaw Changes Affecting the ACE Construction Authority

Mr. Richmond reviewed the changes in the bylaws affecting the ACE Construction Authority and noted that these changes have been approved by the SGVCOG at their March 15th meeting. He indicated that there were no significant changes. There was no comment.

X. Review of the Ramona Street Grade Separation Project

Elmo Delos Santos, Resident Engineer for the Ramona Street grade separation
project reviewed construction project photos.

XI. Construction Tour

The Board adjourned at 2:55 PM and reconvened at 3:05 PM for a tour of the
Ramona Blvd. grade separation construction project site.

XII. Adjournment

A motion was made to adjourn at 3:37 PM.
M/S/C: Gutierrez/Baldwin/Unanimous