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1 November Accomplishments: Design and Construction Began sanitary sewer, gas, waterline and electrical relocations between 18th and 23rd Streets Continued.

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1 1 November Accomplishments: Design and Construction Began sanitary sewer, gas, waterline and electrical relocations between 18th and 23rd Streets Continued trenching for and laying of storm drain pipe in Flower Street from I-110 to 23rd Street Completed initial round of field diagnostic meetings with CPUC, City of LA, and Metro for review of grade crossing improvements Submitted first set of crossing applications to CPUC

2 2 November Accomplishments: Design and Construction (Continued) Defined preliminary geotechnical investigations required for conceptual design of aerial Venice/Robertson station. Reviewed and reconciled prior station cost estimates. Received 60% designs from FFP for street improvement portions of Segment B, Mid Corridor Provided comments to FFP on 30% designs for street improvement portions of Segment C, West End

3 3 November Accomplishments: Community/Government Relations Conducted an Urban Design Committee meeting on November 8 Provided tours of the Expo right-of-way for Senator Sheila Kuehl’s staff and Caltrans’ Sacramento staff Conducted a briefing and project update with staff of Assemblyman Mark Ridley-Thomas Briefed Expo Board and Urban Design Committee Members on the proposed design elements for the Transit Parkway Conducted three Design Presentation Community Meetings in segments A, B and C to receive community input on the canopy design, landscaping, wall treatments and art opportunities

4 4 November Accomplishments: Community/Government Relations Briefed USC and West Angeles Church to receive input on the Transit Parkway design elements Disseminated 250 notices regarding night work (storm drain replacement) to businesses and residents along Flower Street on November 22 Provided project update to LAUSD Board District 2 staff Continued meeting with schools identified in the EIR to provide construction safety tips and project schedule information

5 5 November Accomplishments: Real Estate Continued real estate acquisition and lease termination activities. MTA Board adopted Resolution to abandon condemnation of Parcel WE-616. The order of Prejudgment Possession was terminated by Court Order dated 10/5/06. Hearing on November 15, 2006 authorized MTA to withdraw funds deposited in court. One parcel acquired; five offers pending Continued supplemental hazardous materials investigations along the Metro right of way

6 6 December Planned Activities: Design and Construction Continue negotiation of remaining Master Cooperative Agreements Continue negotiation of Third Party Annual Work Plans and issue Work Orders FFP to submit 30% design for Work Package C2, Harcourt to Venice Corridor Improvements FFP to submit 60% design for Work Packages A2, 23 rd to Vermont Corridor Improvements, and A3, Trench Structure FFP to submit 85% design for Work Package D2, Track Procurement

7 7 December Planned Activities: Community/Government Relations Brief LAUSD Board Member in Board District 1 Continue meeting with administrators, parents and teachers at schools identified in the EIR to provide construction schedule and safety information tips. Host Construction Update Meetings Host Urban Design Committee Meetings Real Estate Continue real estate acquisition and lease termination activities

8 8 Project Major Milestones Sep 2006Oct 2006 Authority Actions Nov 2006 Dec 2006 Jan 2007 Design Build Contract Community Outreach Downtown Community Meeting & Business Merchants Meeting Finalize Construction Insurance Approve Construction Insurance Approve City of LA MCA and Annual Work Plan Groundbreaking Feb 2007 Approve Construction Package A1 (18 th to 23 rd ) Legend : Urban Design Committee Meeting Start Construction Negotiate Construction Package A4 ( 61” Waterline) Approve Construction Package A4 (61” Waterline) Mid-Corridor Community Meeting Downtown and West End Community Meetings Dorsey H.S. Teachers & Parents Meeting Approve LTP for Procurement Trackwork & Special Trackwork Package D2 Negotiate LTP for Procurement Trackwork & Special Trackwork Package D2 Approve LTP for Procurement TPSS Prefab Bldg Package D3 Negotiate LTP for Procurement TPSS Prefab Bldg Package D3 Downtown Construction Update Meeting

9 9 Summary of Jobs Program Activities: November 2006 Released RFQ to select up to 4 Community and Faith Based Organizations to recruit, screen and train individuals to participate in the Local Jobs Program -- Sent to a mailing list of interested CBO/FBOs, and advertised in over 14 local newspapers --Held a pre-proposal meeting to answer questions regarding the RFQ --Will select CBOs/FBOs in January Solicited Proposals from 4 local companies to provide security services for the construction field office and right-of-way. Hired a local firm, Infinity Protection Services, to provide these services Finalized agreement with Chrysalis to employ homeless clients trained through Chrysalis for janitorial services at the construction field office Hired 4 local workers through PV Jobs for intermittent work to distribute construction notices throughout the Corridor Continued to update database of individuals interested in seeking employment with the Expo Local Jobs program Supported the Young Black Contractors Annual Holiday Celebration by providing tools for their Apprenticeship program


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