Purple Line Extension Section 1 Construction Community Meeting September 17, 2015

Agenda

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• Section 2 and 3 Update

• Construction Update

• Eat, Shop, Play Highlights

• Doing Business With Metro

• Business Interruption Fund

• Break Out Q&A

Purple Line Extension Project Alignment

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Section 2 and 3 Status

Under Construction Forecasted Schedule

Section 1 Section 2 Section 3

Length 3.9 Miles 2.55 Miles 2.48 Miles

New Stations Wilshire/La Brea

Wilshire/Fairfax

Wilshire/La Cienega

Wilshire/Rodeo

Century City/

Constellation

Westwood/UCLA

Westwood/VA

Hospital

Pre-Construction Activities Current - 2016 2015 - 2018 2025 - 2027

Construction 2015 - 2023 2019 - 2026 2027 - 2035

Operations 2024 2026 2035 4

PLE Section 1 Alignment

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Purple Line Maintenance Facility

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Butterfield Property

590 S Santa Fe Avenue

• Located in Arts District downtown, near 6th St Bridge

• Building demolition completed

• Environmental review of property – Department of Toxic Substance

Control (DTSC) conducting public comment period now through October 7th on draft removal action work plan for site.

– For more information contact DTSC Project Manager Jessy Fierro at jessy.fierro@dtsc.ca.gov , 818-717-6563

Tie-in at Western Station

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Pothole Work (Underground Utility Investigation) •September 14 thru October 9th

– Wilshire between Manhattan Place and Western

– Daytime: 9:00am to 3:30pm

Acquire Buildings/Abatement – Properties anticipated to be acquired by October 2015

– Demo will follow in spring 2016

Example of utility work at Fairfax

Rendering of AUR Work

Crenshaw Yard Staging Site Wilshire/Crenshaw

• Used throughout Section 1 utility relocation and construction

• Mitigation efforts and maintenance:

– “Right Turn Only” signs at Lorraine Gate

– “No Metro Contractor Parking on City Street” signs

– Noise awareness training

– Nightly noise readings

– Maintenance inside and outside of yard

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La Brea Station

Rendering shows length of the La Brea underground station box on Wilshire Blvd from Orange Dr to Detroit St

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La Brea Station Construction

LADWP Electrical Duct Bank Work • Currently underway on NE corner of Wilshire

and La Brea, 8pm to 6am, Sunday thru Thursday

• Anticipated completion date September 30th

Pothole Work (Underground Utility Investigation) • September 14 thru October 23rd • Orange Dr to Detroit St

• Daytime: 9:00am to 3:30pm • Nighttime: 8:00pm to 6:00am

Sewer/Storm Drain • October 4 thru Oct 25 • Nightime: 8:00pm to 6:00am

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LADWP Electrical Duct bank Work

• Completed demolition of former Metro Customer Service Center, Blockbuster and Lawrence of La Brea buildings

• Sound wall construction underway • Daytime operation: 7am to 4pm

• Work began August 28th and will continue until October 29th

• Sound wall will be 20 feet high

La Brea Station North La Brea Staging Yard

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Demolition of Buildings at N La Brea Staging Yard

Construction of Noise Barrier around yard

• Demolition of former Bank of America Property Completed

• Metro acquired adjacent property on the southeast corner of Wilshire/Detroit end of August.

– Abatement activities underway

– 7am-4pm, Monday thru Friday

– Demolition of buildings anticipated to begin in October

• Future South La Brea Staging Yard – Sound wall construction anticipated to begin in

October.

La Brea Station South La Brea Staging Yard

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• Demolition of former Bank of America Property completed

• Metro acquired adjacent property on the southeast corner of Wilshire/Detroit end of August.

La Brea Station South La Brea Staging Yard

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Demolition of Buildings at S La Brea Staging Yard

Abatement work currently underway at former business buildings on SE corner of Wilshire/ Detroit

La Brea Station Mitigation

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Noise Blankets during nighttime Ductbank work at NE corner of Wilshire and La Brea

Design of Sound Wall for N/S La Brea yards

Crenshaw Staging Yard Maintenance

La Brea Tree Removal

• La Brea Tree removal begins end of September

• 16 trees will be removed in medians

• 6 Sidewalk Trees removed and relocated

– 4 Trees relocated to Crenshaw Staging Yard

– 2 Trees relocated to LAPD Wilshire Division

• Trees posted for removal May 9, 2015

• Board of Public Works approved Tree removal plan July 22, 2015

• Tree removal schedule

– Fairfax: summer 2016

– La Cienega: late 2016

• End of project trees will be replaced 2:1

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Trees being removed at median located on Wilshire between La Brea and Detroit

La Brea Median Removal

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Median on Wilshire between Sycamore and La Brea

Median on Wilshire between La Brea and Detroit

October 2015

• 3 medians removed on Wilshire between Sycamore and Cloverdale

• Medians returned after project completion with landscape

• Work required to reconfigure Wilshire to 2 lanes in each direction for pile drilling operations

Median on Wilshire between Detroit and Cloverdale

La Brea Station Pile Installation

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November 2015 through Summer 2016*

• First major construction activity of subway at La Brea.

• Length of pile installation will be on Wilshire from Orange Dr. to Detroit St.

• Pile installation includes:

– Rig to construct 95ft (L) deep hole on 7 center to center spacing

– Crane lifting 95Ft (L) , 24 Inch H-piles into holes

– 1-2 piles per day, 390 piles total

– Drilling, pile installation and backfilled concrete completed same day

• All work occurs behind a k-rail.

• Operation anticipated to take approximately 4-6 months on each side of the street.

• Typical works hours 7am-11pm.

• Wilshire will be reduced to two lanes each way during construction.

*dates subject to change

La Brea Station Pile Installation

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• Wilshire Reconfiguration, Cloverdale to Mansfield

• 2 lane westbound Wilshire, 2 lanes eastbound Wilshire

• No medians, no parking on Wilshire

La Brea Station Pile Installation

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La Brea Station Decking Layout

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• Green: Hard closures at Highland and La Brea

• 7 full weeks OR • 16 weekends

• Purple: Hard closure at La Brea and Detroit

• 3 weekends, Detroit to La Brea

• 3 weekends, La Brea intersection

*Dates subject to change

La Brea Station Decking Options

Decking • Construction of a concrete deck, curb to curb on Wilshire, between

Orange Dr and Detroit St.

• After concrete panels are installed, traffic can travel over the surface while the station is constructed underground.

• Will follow pile operations; anticipated spring 2016

Option 1* • 7 week full closure of Wilshire, from Highland and La Brea

– 7 days a week, 7am-11pm above deck, 11pm-7am below deck

– 15 Nights of work

• 6 weekend closures La Brea to Detroit

– 9pm Friday thru 6am Monday, work continuous

Option 2* • Approximately 22 weekend closures

– 9pm Friday thru 6am Monday, work continuous

– 66 Nights of work

21 Have a preferred option? Send comments to purplelineext@metro.net, Subject: Decking Options

*Dates subject to change

La Brea Station Decking

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Early detours: South on Crenshaw, west on Olympic, north on La Brea Detour at hard closure: South on Highland, west on Olympic, north on La Brea

La Brea Station Decking

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• Work Area: Wilshire Blvd from Orange Dr to Detroit St Driveway Access Maintained to Businesses and Residents

La Brea Station Decking Decking Photos from Crenshaw/LAX project

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La Brea Station Decking Community Outreach

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• Marketing Campaign • Social Media: Facebook, Twitter • Advertising: Newspapers, radio • Media Coverage: Press Release, event • Business and resident outreach

• Meetings with local groups, leaders • Elected Official Briefings • Safety Presentations • School Presentations • Community Partnerships

I-405 Freeway Closure “Carmageddon”

La Brea Station Decking Process of Determination

• August/September: Outreach started directly to businesses and residents, La Brea to Highland

• September 17-November 11: Outreach continues to businesses and residents

• November 12: Next Construction Community Meeting – Will make determination by this meeting

• If approved, November - March 2016: Contractor and Metro work to get approvals from

– City Council Member Ryu, CD4

– LA Department of Transportation

– LA Bureau of Engineering

– Board of Public Works

Have a preferred option? Send comments to purplelineext@metro.net, Subject: Decking Options

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Detours: Wilshire Full Closure

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• LADOT approves all detour routes for each construction activity

• Will avoid local streets • Proposed detours

• South to Olympic • North to 3rd Street.

LADOT Dash Map

• Bus lines that use Wilshire between Fairfax and La Brea • Metro 720 • Metro 20 • LADOT Dash Fairfax • Antelope Valley Transit (AVT)

• No buses use 8th currently • DASH uses 6th

Parking Utilization Study

• La Brea Utilization study completed

– Investigated from Highland to Ridgeley, 6th to 8th

• Station located in Miracle Mile

– High demand for parking on and off-street

– Several Preferred Parking Districts

• Examined parking utilization rate of existing parking spaces

• Determined initial additional spaces needed for Parking Management Plan

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Parking Relocation

Proposed Parking Replacement Plan

• Turn 2 way street into 1 way street

– Removes parallel parking on one side

– Replaces one side with angled parking

• Current prospects: Cloverdale and Ridgeley

• Will remain 2 way street up to public parking lots. After lots, northbound one way street from Wilshire to 6th

• Requires 2/3 approval by building owners/managers of both sides of each street

• Meeting with residents/owners August 20, 2015

• Overall opinion: NOT SUPPORTED

• Metro evaluating EIR for any further parking requirements

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Fairfax Station

Rendering shows length of the Fairfax underground station box on Wilshire Blvd from west of Fairfax to just west of Ogden Dr.

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Fairfax Station Construction

Metro Advanced Utility Relocation (AUR) Work

• Electrical, water and gas work continues

• Work Hours:

Day work:

o Monday thru Friday: 9am-3:30pm

o Saturday: 8am-6pm

Night work:

o Sunday thru Thursday: 8pm-6am

o Friday: 10pm-8am

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Photos of recent AUR work for Fairfax Station

Photos of recent AUR work at Wilshire/Fairfax

Fairfax Utility Relocation 2 Years *Schedule is subject to change. Updated as of July 2015.

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Fairfax Station Mitigation

• Noisy activities re-scheduled from night to day work or to be completed by 11 p.m. Activities are monitored throughout each shift.

• Torch cutters used in place of traditional plate cutters.

• Sound blankets shifted and additional blankets added when needed.

• Low impact back up alarms installed on mobile equipment for night work.

• Battery powered (solar charged) lights eliminate noise from generators.

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Fairfax Station Ogden Staging Yard

• Buildings on Wilshire at Ogden and Orange Grove have been abated.

• Future Ogden Staging Yard

Next Steps:

• Demo anticipated

end of October 2015

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Fairfax Station North Fairfax Staging Yard • North Fairfax Staging Yard

• Demolition of Marinello building

– Scheduled to begin Sept 21- October 19

– Work hours: 7am-4pm

• Temporary re-routing of the adjacent alley at Wilshire required

– Deliveries will be maintained to 99cent store

– Work hours: 9am-4pm

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Johnnies

Fairfax Station Fairfax Coordinated Construction Projects (FCCP)

Multiple construction projects are underway within a 3 block radius of Wilshire and Fairfax.

• Metro Purple Line Extension

• The Petersen Automotive Museum

• The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science

• Alliance residential and commercial

The FCCP committee members meet every 2 months to discuss and review the specifics of local construction relating to timelines and coordinated traffic control as a continuing effort to reduce the impact on the community.

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Buildings at 6010-6030 Wilshire

La Cienega Station

Rendering shows length of the La Cienega underground station box on Wilshire Blvd from La Cienega to Tower Dr.

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La Cienega Station Construction

Metro Advanced Utility Relocation (AUR) Work

• Electrical, sewer and telecommunication work continues from La Cienega to San Vicente and on La Cienega north of Wilshire

Photo of recent AUR work for the La Cienega Station

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La Cienega Utility Relocation 30 Months *Schedule is subject to change. Last updated September 2015

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La Cienega Station What’s Next

April through December 2015

• AUR activities occur mostly during daytime hours.

• Days and Hours o Monday thru Friday: 7am – 4pm

o Saturday or Sunday: 8am – 6pm

o Night Time Hours:

• 8pm – 6am or

• 1am – 9am

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for La Cienega Station

La Cienega Station Gale Staging Yard

• Recently acquired properties for future staging yard on Gale

• Abatement work at 111 N. Gale scheduled September 7- 18, 2105

– Work hours: 7am-3:30pm

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La Cienega Station What’s Next

• Future N La Cienega Staging Yard

• Abatement activities in progress for properties acquired

– Former Citibank

– Former Phoenix Restaurant

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Weekend Directional Closures Wilshire, La Cienega to San Vicente

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• 7 weekends total

• September 11-12 complete!

• This weekend: Friday at 10pm through Sunday, Sept 20 at 6pm

• 5 more weekends through October 24, 2015

• Directional closures (either full EB or WB Wilshire), between La Cienega to San Vicente

• Days and Hours

o Start: Friday 10pm or 1am*

o End: Sunday by 6pm *start time depends on the Saban Theatre performance schedule

Detours: • EB Wilshire closed at La Cienega:

Detour NB La Cienega, SB San Vicente, EB Wilshire

• WB Wilshire: One lane open from San Vicente to La Cienega.

• NB San Vicente left turn to WB Wilshire: Closed

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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire Lunch Meet-up at Hill Bar & Grill

• On September 1, we held our 2nd #espWilshire Lunch Meet-up at The Hill Bar & Grill, a locally-owned restaurant located diagonally across the street from the future La Cienega Station. 45 diners attended to show their support for EAT, SHOP, PLAY Wilshire.

– Address: 8442 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211

– For more info visit: www.thehillbarandgrill.net

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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire Vendor Day

Zimmer Children’s Museum

Vendor Day, Thursday, August 20th (Gateway Lobby) The Zimmer is designed for children 8 & under, this museum boasts hands-on exhibits and frequent family programs.

6505 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles, 90048

More info: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purple-line/zimmer-childrens-museum/

Dysonna City Art Gallery Vendor Day, Thursday, July 10th (Union Station) • Dysonna City Art Gallery presents new and experienced artist

from across the United States. All types of art are featured every month from abstract to figurative fine art to photography. The Gallery also has special events, painting classes and so much more.

• Address: 5373 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90036 • More Info: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purple-

line/dysonna-city-art-gallery/

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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire Candela Taco Bar and Grill

Candela Taco Bar & Lounge serves over 15 types of tacos, entrees and delicious drinks. They also have Tango Night Tuesdays starting at 7 p.m. and $1 taco night every Wednesday. There’s also a private event space for up to 600 guests. Mention “Metro” or “Purple Line Extension” and receive 20% off an appetizer.

– Address: 831 South La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036

– For more info visit: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purple-line/candela-taco-bar-lounge/

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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire ESP Spotlight LACMA

GO METRO: and receive $2.00 discount on general admission Info: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purple-line/lacma/

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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire Speedy Computer Center

• Speedy Computer Center is a neighborhood computer center that provides on-site services, usually within 2 hours of your call or a technician can be sent to your home, office and or business. Rates in store and on-site are reasonable and most repairs are same day service, some even while you wait.

– Address: 5217 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

– For more info visit: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purple-line/speedy-computer-center/

How To Do Business With Metro Workshop

September 17, 2015

DEOD’s Responsibilities Administer and oversee Gather data & generate reports Publicize contract opportunities Provide training and resources Set DBE/SBE/DVBE goals Monitor compliance

About Metro Multimodal transportation agency 1) Operator of buses and rail 2) Transportation planning and programming agency 3) Construction agency of mobility related building projects

What does that Mean? Largest public works programs in the country Dozen of projects $30 to $40 Billion over 30 years Metro is changing the urban landscape

Why is that Important? Metro needs contractors to: Design & build projects Service & maintain existing projects and infrastructure Metro needs a LOT of: Prime contractors Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)

Metro’s Commitment to Small Businesses Long history of support Values and encourages participation of small businesses We need you DEOD’s role

DEOD’s Resources & Information DEOD website

6 Steps to Doing Business with Metro Small Business Programs Events Calendar Fact Sheets Certification Application Current & Future Solicitations Useful Links Today’s Presentation

metro.net/connect

BIF Introduction

• Metro’s Goal: Help small “mom and pop” businesses continue to thrive throughout construction and post construction.

• Financial assistance to small “mom and pop” businesses directly impacted by Metro transit rail construction along three project areas: – Regional Connector, Little Tokyo area

– Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project

– Metro Purple Line Extension, Phase 1

BIF Eligibility Requirements

• Small “mom and pop” business with 25 or fewer total employees

• Businesses located immediately adjacent to the rail corridor and directly impacted by Metro construction

• For-profit business or non-religious, non-profit

• Continuous operation for at least 2 years along the corridor

• Must be a solvent business

• Must be able to produce relevant financial records demonstrating a loss of business revenue directly related to period of Metro’s construction disruption

• Must be in good standing with all local, state and federal taxing and licensing authorities

• Must meet all technical qualifications as outlined in Metro’s BIF Administrative Guidelines

BIF Financial Threshold

• Financial threshold: The lesser total of amount of $50,000 or 60% of annual business revenue losses per business – Maximum annual per business not to exceed

$50,0000

• Covered fixed operating expenses: Utilities, Insurance, Rent/Mortgage, Payroll and Others upon review

Note: Special provisions exists for commercial property owners

BIF Program Resources

> BIF Program Materials • Factsheet (take one) • 4 Step Easy Guide

> BIF Application • Online

• Paper (per request to PCR) • In person

> BIF Business Advisors > BIF Workshop Series

• Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 • Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm • Location: 5200 Wilshire Apartments *Refer to Metro’s BIF Workshop schedule for additional locations, dates and times

BIF Workshop Series

Purple Line Extension, Phase 1 Wednesday, October 14, 2015 11:30am-12:30pm 5200 Wilshire Apartments Los Angeles, CA 90036 Community Room, 3rd Floor **Street parking only Regional Connector, Little Tokyo area Tuesday, November 10, 2015 10:30am-11:30am Little Tokyo Branch Library, L.A. Public Library 203 S. Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Corridor Wednesday, September 30, 2015 4:00pm-5:00pm Metro’s Business Solution Center (Co-located at the L.A. Urban League) 3450 Mount Vernon Drive Los Angeles, CA 90008 Tuesday, October 27, 2015 10:30am-11:30am Inglewood City Hall Community Room A, 9th Floor One Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90301

For additional infomration and to RSVP, please email Adriana Hernandez at hernandezad@metro.net or call (213) 922-2614.

BIF Fund Administrator

Pacific Coast Regional, Small Business Development Corp. (PCR)

Angela Winston

Vice President & Program Manager

3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1501

Los Angeles, CA 90010

(213)739-2999 ext. 223

angela.winston@pcrcorp.org

www.pcrcorp.org

Future Community Meetings

• Next Section 1 Community Meeting: November 12, 2015 at John Burroughs Middle School Auditorium, 600 S. McCadden Pl.

• Community Meetings held on the 3rd Thursday of every other month

(except November, which is the 2nd Thursday of the month due to Thanksgiving)

– Community Meeting location will rotate along the alignment

– Section 1 Advisory Group will meet as needed to discuss station specific issues. Meetings will be open to the public.

• Sign up for the newsletter to receive project updates!

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Stay in Touch

www.metro.net/purplelineext

twitter.com/purplelineext

facebook.com/purplelineext

213.922.6934

purplelineext@metro.net

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