Section § 130050

Explanation

This law establishes a new commission in each of the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino.

There is hereby created a commission in Los Angeles County, in Orange County, in Riverside County, and in San Bernardino County.

Section § 130050.1

Explanation

This law creates the Ventura County Transportation Commission, which takes over all responsibilities, assets, and liabilities from the Ventura County Association of Governments. It also allows the Ventura County Board of Supervisors to give this commission authority to implement certain transportation-related provisions.

There is hereby created the Ventura County Transportation Commission. The commission shall be the successor agency to the Ventura County Association of Governments and shall assume all assets and liabilities of that association.
Notwithstanding Section 180050, the Board of Supervisors of Ventura County may designate the commission as the authority to carry out the provisions of Division 19 (commencing with Section 180000).

Section § 130050.2

Explanation

This law establishes the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This new entity replaces both the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission as their successor agency.

There is hereby created the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The authority shall be the single successor agency to the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission as provided by the act that enacted this section.

Section § 130051

Explanation

This law details the makeup of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, consisting of 14 members. Five are from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, with measures to adjust if their number changes. The Mayor of Los Angeles joins, along with two public members and one City Council member, appointed by the Mayor. The Los Angeles County City Selection Committee appoints four members from city officials in different county sectors, using population-weighted votes. These members serve staggered four-year terms without term limits. If Los Angeles's population drops below 35% of the county's city populations, one public member's spot is reassigned. Lastly, there's one nonvoting member appointed by the Governor.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority consists of 14 members, as follows:
(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(a) Five members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
If the number of members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is increased, the authority shall, within 60 days of the increase, submit a plan to the Legislature for revising the composition of the authority.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(b) The Mayor of the City of Los Angeles.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(c) Two public members and one member of the City Council of the City of Los Angeles appointed by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(d) Four members, each of whom shall be a mayor or a member of a city council, appointed by the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee. For purposes of the selection of these four members, the County of Los Angeles, excluding the City of Los Angeles, shall be divided into the following four sectors:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(d)(1) The North County/San Fernando Valley sector.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(d)(2) The Southwest Corridor sector.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(d)(3) The San Gabriel Valley sector.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(d)(4) The Southeast Long Beach sector.
The League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division, shall define the sectors. Every city within a sector shall be entitled to vote to nominate one or more candidates from that sector for consideration for appointment by the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee. A city’s vote shall be weighted in the same proportion that its population bears to the total population of all cities within the sector.
The members appointed pursuant to this subdivision shall be appointed by the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee upon an affirmative vote of its members which represent a majority of the population of all cities within the county, excluding the City of Los Angeles.
The members selected by the city selection committee shall serve four-year terms with no limitation on the number of terms that may be served by any individual. The city selection committee may shorten the initial four-year term for one or more of the members for the purpose of ensuring that the members will serve staggered terms.
(e)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(e) If the population of the City of Los Angeles, at any time, becomes less than 35 percent of the combined population of all cities in the county, the position of one of the two public members appointed pursuant to subdivision (c), as determined by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles by lot, shall be vacated, and the vacant position shall be filled by appointment by the city selection committee pursuant to subdivision (d) from a city not represented by any other member appointed pursuant to subdivision (d).
(f)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051(f) One nonvoting member appointed by the Governor.

Section § 130051.1

Explanation

This section states that if the Mayor of Los Angeles appoints someone to a position who is not a member of the city council, that person can serve for up to 60 days without needing approval from the city council.

Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 130051, if a member appointed by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles is not a member of the city council of that city, the person appointed may serve for 60 days without consent of the city council.

Section § 130051.10

Explanation

This section details the timeline for the establishment and the initial powers of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). Members of this authority were to be appointed by February 1, 1993, and before this date, they had no powers. From February 1 to April 1, 1993, the LACMTA could use the powers of the Southern California Rapid Transit District's board and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission's governing body, unless the authority decided to give certain powers back to them.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.10(a) The members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall be appointed no later than February 1, 1993. The authority shall have no powers, duties, or responsibilities until February 1, 1993.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.10(b) From February 1, 1993, until April 1, 1993, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, exclusively, may exercise any of the powers of the board of directors of the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the governing body of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, except those powers that the authority has expressly delegated to the district or to the commission.

Section § 130051.11

Explanation

This law allows the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to set up its organizational structure with different units, such as transit construction and operations. They are responsible for planning, constructing, and operating public transit in LA County, including former duties of old transit bodies. The LACMTA must honor old labor agreements and has the power to approve new ones if they were made after January 1, 1993. The law allows them to delegate specific powers like eminent domain and contract approvals. They also have to set up a citizens’ advisory council for public input.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(a) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority may determine its organizational structure, which may include, but is not limited to, the establishment of departments, divisions, subsidiary units, or similar entities. Any department, division, subsidiary unit, or similar entity established by the authority shall be referred to in this chapter as an “organizational unit.” The authority shall, at a minimum, establish the following organizational units:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(a)(1) A transit construction organizational unit to assume the construction responsibilities for all exclusive public mass transit guideway construction projects in Los Angeles County.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(a)(2) An operating organizational unit with the following responsibilities:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(a)(2)(A) The operating responsibilities of the former Southern California Rapid Transit District on all exclusive public mass transit guideway projects in the County of Los Angeles.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(a)(2)(B) The operation of bus routes operated by the former Southern California Rapid Transit District, and all the duties, obligations, and liabilities of the district relating to those bus routes.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(a)(3) A transportation planning and programming organizational unit with all planning responsibilities previously performed by the former Southern California Rapid Transit District and the former Los Angeles County Transportation Commission.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require specific bus routes to be operated. The authority or the operating organizational unit may make any adjustment with respect to bus routes, bus services, or both, which is within the power of the former Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, or the former Southern California Rapid Transit District.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(c) Any obligations of the former Southern California Rapid Transit District arising out of a collective bargaining agreement entered into by the district shall be the exclusive obligations of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. It is the intent of the Legislature that the rights or obligations under any collective bargaining agreement in existence on January 1, 1993, not be enlarged or diminished by this section or any other provision of the act which added this section.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(d) No collective bargaining agreement entered into by the former Southern California Rapid Transit District on or after January 1, 1993, shall be effective unless approved by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The authority’s approval of an agreement shall cause the agreement to be binding upon the authority.
(e)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(e) On and after April 1, 1993, any reference to the former Southern California Rapid Transit District in Article 10 (commencing with Section 30750) of Chapter 5 of Part 3 of Division 10 is deemed to refer to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
(f)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(f) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority may administratively delegate to an organizational unit or to its chief executive officer any powers and duties it deems appropriate. Powers and duties which may be delegated to an organizational unit include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(f)(1) The power of eminent domain.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(f)(2) Approval of contracts, except the final approval of labor contracts.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(f)(3) Hearing and resolving bid protests.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(f)(4) Preparation of supporting documents and findings, and approval of contracts, under Sections 130233, 130234, 130236, and 130237 within guidelines adopted by the board of directors.
(g)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.11(g) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall establish a citizens’ advisory council pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 130105.

Section § 130051.12

Explanation

This law outlines the key powers and responsibilities of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro). LA Metro must set countywide transportation goals, handle the budget, choose rail corridors, and approve labor contracts. Other duties include configuring its organization, holding hearings, setting fares, green-lighting transportation zones, approving certain debts, and assessing security every five years with local operators. When approving transportation zones, LA Metro can't factor in employee wages or conditions, but they must ensure no rise in net service costs. Lastly, they are responsible for approving large equipment purchases over $5 million.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall, at a minimum, reserve to itself exclusively, all of the following powers and responsibilities:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(1) Establishment of overall goals and objectives to achieve optimal transport service for the movement of goods and people on a countywide basis.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(2) Adoption of the aggregate budget for all organizational units of the authority.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(3) Designation of additional included municipal operators pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 99285.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(4) Approval of final rail corridor selections.
(5)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(5) Final approval of labor contracts covering employees of the authority and organizational units of the authority.
(6)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(6) Establishment of the authority’s organizational structure.
(7)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(7) Conducting hearings and the setting of fares for the operating organizational unit established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 130051.11.
(8)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(8)
(A)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(8)(A) Approval of transportation zones.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(8)(A)(B) In determining the cost-effectiveness of any proposed transportation zone, the authority may not approve or disapprove a transportation zone based upon consideration of rates of wages and other forms of compensation or hours and working conditions of employees of the proposed transportation zone.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(8)(A)(C) Any determination of efficiencies that may be derived from the approval of a transportation zone shall include consideration of maintaining the prevailing rate of wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment contained in current collective bargaining agreements applicable to the authority as required under subdivision (d) of Section 130051.11.
(D)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(8)(A)(D) A proposed transportation zone is not required to demonstrate lower operating costs than those of the existing operator or operators of the service to be transferred to the zone, but shall demonstrate that the net cost will not be greater than the current service.
(9)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(9) Approval of the issuance of any debt instrument with a maturity date that exceeds the end of the fiscal year in which it is issued.
(10)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(10) Approval of benefit assessment districts and assessment rates.
(11)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(a)(11) Approval of contracts for transit equipment acquisition that exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000), and making the findings required by subdivision (c) of Section 130238.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.12(b) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall in conjunction with the other municipal operators in the County of Los Angeles perform a security assessment once every five years to determine the safety and security measures required to protect the operation of their systems and their passengers.

Section § 130051.13

Explanation

On April 1, 1993, both the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission are dissolved. After these entities are abolished, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority takes over all their roles and responsibilities, including their powers, obligations, debts, and any legal protections they had.

On April 1, 1993, the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission are abolished. Upon the abolishment of the district and the commission, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall succeed to any or all of the powers, duties, rights, obligations, liabilities, indebtedness, bonded and otherwise, immunities, and exemptions of the district and its board of directors and the commission and its governing body.

Section § 130051.14

Explanation

This law section states that starting from April 1, 1993, any mention of the Southern California Rapid Transit District or the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission in legal texts or regulations is now considered to refer to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

On and after April 1, 1993, any reference in this part, or in any other provision of law or regulation, to the Southern California Rapid Transit District or to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission or to the county transportation commission in general shall be deemed to refer to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Section § 130051.15

Explanation

This statute outlines what happens when the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission are dissolved. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) takes over all of their contracts and property as of January 1, 1993.

LA Metro is also responsible for all agreements related to full funding for the Los Angeles Metro Rail Project, ensuring no changes to the scope or commitments previously agreed upon. Additionally, until April 1, 1993, LA Metro cannot renew or extend any employment contracts from the dissolved agencies made before January 1, 1993.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.15(a) Upon the abolishment of the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall assume the rights and obligations of the district and the commission under any contract to which the district or the commission is a party and which is to be performed, in whole or in part, on or after January 1, 1993. All real and personal property owned by the district or the commission shall be transferred to the authority by operation of law.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.15(b) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall assume, without any condition whatsoever, all responsibilities and obligations previously assumed by the Southern California Rapid Transit District or the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission with regard to the full funding agreement, including all agreements pursuant to Section 13(c) of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 which relate to the full funding agreement, with the Federal Transit Administration for the funding of the Los Angeles County Metro Rail Project. It is the intent of the Legislature that nothing in this act shall enlarge or diminish the projects covered or any rights or obligations under any existing agreements pursuant to Section 13(c).
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.15(c) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall not, until April 1, 1993, renew or extend any personal services contract entered into between either the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission or the Southern California Rapid Transit District and an employee or former employee of either agency prior to January 1, 1993.

Section § 130051.16

Explanation

This law says that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) automatically takes over the responsibilities of the now-defunct Southern California Rapid Transit District. This includes any contract or labor-related obligations they had, but only in areas where LA Metro inherits these obligations following the district's dissolution.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall assume the duties, obligations, and liabilities of the Southern California Rapid Transit District, including those duties, obligations, and liabilities arising from or relating to collective bargaining agreements or labor obligations imposed by state or federal law, only to the extent that the authority is acting pursuant to specific duties, obligations, liabilities, rights, or powers to which it succeeded as a result of the abolishment of the district pursuant to Section 130051.13.

Section § 130051.17

Explanation

In Los Angeles County, any gifts given to board members or employees of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority must follow the rules set by state law and the authority's own administrative code.

Any gifts received by members of the board or employees of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall be governed by applicable state law and the authority’s administrative code.

Section § 130051.18

Explanation

This law manages lobbying activities related to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). It sets out definitions relating to lobbying, identifies who needs to register as a lobbyist, lobbying firm, or lobbyist employer, and outlines what information they must report.

Registration needs to happen within 10 days of qualifying as a lobbyist. Periodic reports are required, detailing lobbying activities, expenses, and any gifts or contributions. The law prohibits certain unethical behaviors like accepting contingent payments, deceiving officials, or giving gifts over $10 per month.

Penalties for violations include misdemeanors, fines, and other legal actions, and a one-year ban on former authority officials becoming lobbyists post-employment. Specific exemptions are outlined for public officials acting in their official roles and media organizations.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(a) This section, in addition to rules or codes adopted by the board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, shall regulate lobbying of the authority.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(1) “Activity expense” means any payment, including any gift, made to, or directly benefiting, any authority official or member of their immediate family, made by a lobbyist, lobbying firm, or lobbyist employer.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(2) “Administrative testimony” means influencing or attempting to influence authority action undertaken by any person or entity who does not seek to enter into a contract or other arrangement with the authority by acting as counsel in, appearing as a witness in, or providing written submissions, including answers to inquiries, which become a part of the record of, any proceeding of the authority that is conducted as an open public hearing for which public notice is given.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(3) “Authority” means the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and all of its organizational units.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(4) “Authority action” means the drafting, introduction, consideration, modification, enactment, or defeat of an ordinance, resolution, contract, or report by the governing board of an organizational unit of the authority, or by an authority official, including any action taken, or required to be taken, by a vote of the members of the authority or by the members of the governing board of an organizational unit of the authority, except those actions relating to Article 10 (commencing with Section 30750) of Chapter 5 of Part 3 of Division 10.
(5)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(5) “Authority official” means any member of the authority, member of an organizational unit of the authority, or employee of the authority.
(6)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)
(A)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)(A) “Contact” means any communication, oral or written, including communication made through an agent, associate, or employee, for the purpose of influencing authority action, except as provided in subparagraph (B).
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)(A)(B) The following activities are not “contacts” for purposes of this section:
(i)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)(A)(B)(i) Attending or participating in a prebid or preproposal conference.
(ii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)(A)(B)(ii) Submitting a response to a solicitation issued by the authority or authority official.
(iii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)(A)(B)(iii) Participating in an interview regarding a solicitation at the request of the authority or authority official.
(iv)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)(A)(B)(iv) Responding to a request for information from the authority or authority official regarding a solicitation or existing contract.
(v)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)(A)(B)(v) A representative of a news media organization gathering news and information or disseminating the same to the public, even if the organization, in the ordinary course of business, publishes news items, editorials or other commentary, or paid advertisements, that urge action upon authority matters.
(vi)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)(A)(B)(vi) Providing oral or written testimony that becomes part of the record of a public hearing. A person providing testimony pursuant to this clause who has already qualified as a lobbyist under this section and is testifying on behalf of a client shall identify the client on whose behalf the lobbyist is testifying.
(vii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(6)(A)(B)(vii) A communication from an elected public official acting in their official capacity.
(7)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)
(A)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A) “Contribution” means a payment, a forgiveness of a loan, a payment of a loan by a third party, or an enforceable promise to make a payment, except to the extent that full and adequate consideration is received, unless it is clear from the surrounding circumstances that it is not made for political purposes.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(B) For purposes of this section, “contribution” also includes all of the following:
(i)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(B)(i) An expenditure made at the behest of a candidate, committee, or elected officer is a contribution to the candidate, committee, or elected officer unless full and adequate consideration is received for making the expenditure.
(ii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(B)(ii) The purchase of tickets for events such as dinners, luncheons, rallies, and similar fundraising events.
(iii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(B)(iii) The candidate’s own money or property used on behalf of their candidacy.
(iv)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(B)(iv) The granting of discounts or rebates not extended to the public generally or the granting of discounts or rebates by television and radio stations and newspapers not extended on an equal basis to all candidates for the same office.
(v)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(B)(v) The payment of compensation by any person for the personal services or expenses of any other person if those services are rendered or expenses are incurred on behalf of a candidate or committee without payment of full and adequate consideration.
(vi)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(B)(vi) Any transfer of anything of value received by a committee from another committee, unless full and adequate consideration is received.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(C) For purposes of this section, “contribution” does not include any of the following:
(i)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(C)(i) Amounts received pursuant to an enforceable promise to the extent that those amounts have been previously reported as a contribution. However, the fact that those amounts have been received shall be indicated in the appropriate campaign statement.
(ii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(C)(ii) A payment made by an occupant of a home or office for costs related to any meeting or fundraising event held in the occupant’s home or office if the costs for the meeting or fundraising event are five hundred dollars ($500) or less.
(iii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(7)(A)(C)(iii) Volunteer personal services or payments made by any individual for the individual’s own travel expenses if those payments are made voluntarily without any understanding or agreement that they shall be, directly or indirectly, repaid to the individual.
(8)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(8) “Employee of the authority” has the same meaning as defined in the authority’s administrative code.
(9)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(9) “Ethics officer” means the ethics officer appointed pursuant to Section 130610.
(10)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(10) “Filing officer” means the individual designated by the authority with whom statements and reports required by this section shall be filed.
(11)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(11) “Lobbying” means influencing or attempting to influence authority action through direct or indirect contact, other than administrative testimony, with an authority official, as described in paragraph (14).
(12)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(12) “Lobbying activity” includes any of the following conduct when that conduct is related to a contact to influence any authority action:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(12)(A) Engaging in, either personally or through an agent, written or oral communication with an authority official.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(12)(B) Providing advice or recommending strategy to a person or other entity that may have business in front of the authority.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(12)(C) Research, investigation, and information gathering.
(D)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(12)(D) Seeking to influence the position of a third party on issues related to authority action by any means, including, but not limited to, engaging in community, public, or press relations activities.
(E)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(12)(E) Attending or monitoring authority meetings or other events.
(13)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(13)
(A)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(13)(A) “Lobbying firm” means any business entity, including an individual lobbyist, that meets either of the following criteria:
(i)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(13)(A)(i) The business entity receives or becomes entitled to receive any compensation, other than reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, for the purpose of influencing authority action on behalf of any other person, if any partner, owner, officer, or employee of the business entity is a lobbyist.
(ii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(13)(A)(ii) The business entity receives or becomes entitled to receive any compensation, other than reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, to communicate directly with any agency official for the purpose of influencing authority action on behalf of any other person, if a substantial or regular portion of the activities for which the business entity receives compensation is for the purpose of influencing authority action.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(13)(A)(B) A business entity shall not be considered a lobbying firm by reason of engaging in activities described in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (6).
(14)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(14) “Lobbyist” means any individual who receives compensation, other than reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, and who meets both of the following criteria in a consecutive three-month period:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(14)(A) The individual has at least one contact with an authority official or employee in an attempt to influence authority action.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(14)(B) The individual is compensated to engage in at least 15 hours of lobbying activity in connection with attempts to influence authority action.
(15)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(15) “Lobbyist employer” means any person, other than a lobbying firm, who does either of the following:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(15)(A) Employs one or more lobbyists for the purpose of influencing authority action.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(b)(15)(B) Contracts for the services of a lobbying firm for economic consideration for the purpose of influencing authority action.
(c)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(1) (A) Lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers shall register with the filing officer within 10 calendar days after qualifying as a lobbyist, lobbying firm, or lobbyist employer. No additional lobbying contacts shall occur before registration. Registration shall include the filing of a registration statement and the payment of any fee required pursuant to paragraph (2). Registration shall be renewed annually by the filing of a new registration statement and the payment of a fee, if applicable, on or before January 31 of the year of renewal.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(1)(B) After registration, each lobbyist, lobbying firm, or lobbyist employer shall retain that status through December 31 of that year unless that status is terminated as set forth in paragraph (6).
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(2) Each lobbyist, lobbying firm, and lobbyist employer required to register under this section may be charged a fee by the authority in an amount determined by the ethics officer.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(3) The lobbyist registration statement shall include all of the following:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(3)(A) The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the lobbyist.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(3)(B) For each person or entity from whom the lobbyist receives compensation to provide lobbying services, all of the following:
(i)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(3)(B)(i) The full name, business address, and telephone number of the person or entity.
(ii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(3)(B)(ii) The lobbying interests of the lobbyist, including identification of specific contracts or authority actions. A description of the types of contracts or authority action is permissible only if a specific contract or authority action cannot be identified.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(3)(C) A statement signed by the lobbyist certifying that the lobbyist has read and understands the prohibitions contained in subdivisions (g) and (h).
(D)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(3)(D) Any other information required by the ethics officer consistent with the purposes and provisions of this section.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(4) The registration statement of a lobbying firm shall include all of the following:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(4)(A) The full name, business address, telephone number, and email address of the lobbying firm.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(4)(B) The full name of each lobbyist who is a partner, owner, officer, or employee of the lobbying firm.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(4)(C) For each person or entity from which the firm received or became entitled to receive compensation for engaging in lobbying activities and with whom the lobbying firm contracts to provide lobbying services, all of the following:
(i)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(4)(C)(i) The full name, business address, telephone number, and email address of the person or entity.
(ii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(4)(C)(ii) The time period of the contract during which the lobbying activities for which the firm received or became entitled to receive compensation will occur.
(iii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(4)(C)(iii) The lobbying interests of the lobbying firm, including identification of specific contracts or authority actions. A description of the types of contracts or authority action is permissible only if a specific contract or authority action cannot be identified.
(D)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(4)(D) A statement signed by the designated responsible person that the person has read and understands the prohibitions contained in subdivisions (g) and (h).
(E)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(4)(E) Any other information required by the ethics officer consistent with the purposes and provisions of this section.
(5)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(5) The registration statement of a lobbyist employer shall include all of the following:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(5)(A) The full name, business address, telephone number, and email address of the lobbyist employer.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(5)(B) A list of the lobbyists who are employed by the lobbyist employer.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(5)(C) The lobbying interests of the lobbyist employer, including identification of specific contracts or authority actions. A description of the types of contracts or authority action is permissible only if a specific contract or authority action cannot be identified.
(D)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(5)(D) A statement signed by the designated responsible person that the person has read and understands the prohibitions contained in subdivisions (g) and (h).
(E)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(5)(E) Any other information required by the ethics officer consistent with the purposes and provisions of this section.
(6)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(6)
(A)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(6)(A) Lobbyists, lobbyist employers, and lobbying firms shall file amendments to their registration statements within 10 days of any change in information required to be included in the registration statement.
(B)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(6)(A)(B)
(i)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(6)(A)(B)(i) Lobbying firms and lobbyist employers upon ceasing all lobbying activity that required registration shall file a notice of termination within 30 days after the cessation.
(ii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(6)(A)(B)(i)(ii) Failure to complete annual renewal by March 1 shall constitute a termination of a lobbyist, lobbyist employer, or lobbying firm’s registration.
(iii)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(c)(6)(A)(B)(i)(iii) The ethics officer may establish additional processes for terminating the registration of a lobbyist, lobbyist employer, or lobbying firm.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(d) Lobbyists, lobbying firms, and lobbyist employers that receive payments, make payments, or incur expenses, or expect to receive payments, make payments, or incur expenses, in connection with activities that are reportable pursuant to this section shall keep detailed accounts, records, bills, and receipts for four years, and shall make them reasonably available for inspection for the purposes of auditing for compliance with, or enforcement of, this section.
(e)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(e) When a person is required to report activity expenses pursuant to this section, all of the following information shall be provided:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(e)(1) The date and amount of each activity expense.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(e)(2) The full name and official position, if any, of the beneficiary of each expense, a description of the benefit, and the amount of the benefit.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(e)(3) The full name of the payee of each expense if other than the beneficiary.
(f)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(1) A lobbying firm shall file a periodic report containing all of the following:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(1)(A) The full name, address, telephone number, and email address of the lobbying firm.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(1)(B) The full name, business address, and telephone number of each person or entity from which the firm received or became entitled to receive compensation for engaging in lobbying activities and who contracted with the lobbying firm for lobbying services.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(1)(C) A description of each contract or authority action that the lobbying firm attempted to influence during the reporting period, including identification of specific contracts or authority actions. A description of the types of contracts or authority action is permissible only if a specific contract or authority action cannot be identified.
(D)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(1)(D) The total payments, including fees and the reimbursement of expenses, received or expected from the person or entity for lobbying services during the reporting period.
(E)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(1)(E) A copy of the periodic report completed and verified by each lobbyist in the lobbying firm pursuant to paragraph (2).
(F)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(1)(F) Each activity expense incurred by the lobbying firm, including those reimbursed by a person who contracts with the lobbying firm for lobbying services.
(G)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(1)(G) The date, amount, and the name of the recipient of any contribution of one hundred dollars ($100) or more made by the filer to an authority official.
(H)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(1)(H) Any other information required by the ethics officer consistent with the purposes and provisions of this section.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(2) A lobbyist shall complete and verify a periodic report, and file the report with the filing officer, and a copy of the report with their lobbying firm or lobbyist employer. The periodic report shall contain all of the following:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(2)(A) The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the lobbyist.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(2)(B) The full name, business address, and telephone number of the lobbying firm or lobbyist employer from whom the lobbyist receives compensation to provide lobbying services.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(2)(C) A description of each contract or authority action that the lobbyist attempted to influence during the reporting period, including identification of specific contracts or authority actions. A description of the types of contracts or authority action is permissible only if a specific contract or authority cannot be identified.
(D)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(2)(D) A report of all activity expenses by the lobbyist during the reporting period.
(E)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(2)(E) A report of all contributions of one hundred dollars ($100) or more made or delivered by the lobbyist to any authority official during the reporting period.
(F)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(2)(F) Any other information required by the ethics officer consistent with the purposes and provisions of this section.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(3) A lobbyist employer shall file a periodic report containing all of the following:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(3)(A) The name, business address, telephone number, and email address of the lobbyist employer.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(3)(B) The total amount of payments to each lobbying firm. Those payments shall include solely payments for compensation and reimbursement of expenses relating to the lobbying firm’s attempts to influence authority action.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(3)(C) The total amount of all payments to lobbyists employed by the filer. The lobbyist employer shall only be required to disclose whether the total salary payments made to the individual during the reporting period was less than or equal to two hundred fifty dollars ($250), greater than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) but less than or equal to one thousand dollars ($1,000), greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000) but less than or equal to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
(D)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(3)(D) A description of each contract or authority action that the filer attempted to influence during the reporting period, including identification of specific contracts or authority actions. A description of the types of contracts or authority action is permissible only if a specific contract or authority action cannot be identified.
(E)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(3)(E) Each activity expense of the filer and a total of all activity expenses of the filer.
(F)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(3)(F) The date, amount, and the name of the recipient of any contribution of one hundred dollars ($100) or more made by the filer to an authority official.
(G)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(3)(G) The total of all other payments to influence authority action.
(H)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(3)(H) Any other information required by the ethics officer consistent with the purposes and provisions of this section.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(f)(4) The periodic reports shall be filed by the last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter. The period covered shall be from the beginning of the calendar year through the last day of the calendar quarter before the period during which the report is filed, except that the period covered by the first report a person is required to file shall begin with the first day of the calendar quarter in which the filer first registered or qualified.
(g)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(g)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(g)(1) It is unlawful for a lobbyist, a lobbying firm, or a lobbyist employer to make a gift to an authority official aggregating more than ten dollars ($10) in a calendar month, to act as an agent or intermediary in the making of any gift, or to arrange for the making of any gift by any other person.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(g)(2) It is unlawful for any authority official knowingly to receive any gift that is made unlawful by this section. For the purposes of this subdivision, “gift” has the same meaning as defined in Section 82028 of the Government Code.
(h)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(h) A lobbyist, lobbying firm, or lobbyist employer shall not do any of the following:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(h)(1) Do anything with the purpose of placing an authority official under personal obligation to the lobbyist, the lobbying firm, or the employer of the lobbyist or lobbying firm.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(h)(2) Deceive or attempt to deceive any authority official with regard to any material fact pertinent to any authority action.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(h)(3) Cause or influence any authority action for the purpose of thereafter being employed to secure its passage or defeat.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(h)(4) Attempt to create a fictitious appearance of public favor or disfavor of any authority action, or cause any communications to be sent to any authority official in the name of any fictitious person or in the name of any real person, except with the consent of that real person.
(5)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(h)(5) Represent falsely, either directly or indirectly, that the lobbyist, lobbying firm, or lobbyist employer can control any authority official.
(6)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(h)(6) Accept or agree to accept any payment that is contingent upon the outcome of any authority action.
(i)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(i) Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(j)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(j)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(j)(1) The ethics officer may conduct audits of reports and statements filed pursuant to this section. Those audits may be conducted on a random basis or when the ethics officer has reason to believe that a filer has not complied with this section.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(j)(2) In addition to any other penalty or remedy available, the ethics officer may impose a late fee on any person or entity that does not file a report or statement required by this section before a deadline imposed by this section. The late fee shall be in the amount of ten dollars ($10) per day until the statement or report is filed, up to a maximum amount of three hundred dollars ($300). The ethics officer may choose not to impose the late fee if the ethics officer determines that the late filing was not willful and that enforcement of the late fee would not further the purposes of this section.
(k)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(k) The ethics officer may issue guidance and advice as necessary to implement this section.
(l)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(l) The District Attorney of the County of Los Angeles is responsible for prosecuting violations of this section.
(m)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(m) Any person who violates any provision of this section is liable in a civil action brought by the civil prosecutor or by a person residing within the jurisdiction of the authority for an amount up to five hundred dollars ($500), or three times the amount of an unlawful gift or expenditure, whichever amount is greater.
(n)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(n) The authority shall reject any bid or other proposal to enter into a contract with the authority by any person or entity that has not complied with the registration and reporting requirements of this section.
(o)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(o) This section does not apply to any of the following:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(o)(1) An elected public official who is acting in their official capacity to influence authority action.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(o)(2) Any newspaper or other periodical of general circulation, book publisher, radio or television station that, in the ordinary course of business, publishes or broadcasts news items, editorials, or other documents, or paid advertisement, that directly or indirectly urges authority action, if the newspaper, periodical, book publisher, radio or television station engages in no further or other activities in connection with urging authority action other than to appear before the authority in support of, or in opposition to, the authority action.
(p)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.18(p) A former authority official shall not become a lobbyist for a period of one year after leaving the authority.

Section § 130051.19

Explanation

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is required to create a hiring plan that matches the ethnic makeup of the county for its management positions, considering the workforce availability from different ethnic groups.

Before approving contracts, they must implement a program to ensure at least 15% of contract value goes to minority-owned businesses and at least 5% goes to women-owned businesses.

Additionally, they need to form a Transportation Business Advisory Council to help meet these participation goals, including representatives from professional organizations that support women and minority businesses.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.19(a) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall adopt an affirmative action plan for its management positions which reflects the ethnic demographics of the county, taking into consideration the availability of the work force in the various ethnic groups.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.19(b) The authority shall, prior to the approval of any contract by the authority or by its organization units, adopt and implement a disadvantaged business enterprise program which establishes participation goals of not less than 15 percent of the dollar value of all contracts by minority business enterprises and not less than 5 percent by women business enterprises.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.19(c) The authority shall establish a Transportation Business Advisory Council to advise it on matters regarding the disadvantaged business enterprise program to enable the authority to meet or exceed women and minority business enterprise participation goals. Members of the council shall be selected by the authority, and shall include representatives of professional organizations and other groups which advocate on behalf of greater participation of women and minority business enterprises in public contracts. The chairperson of the authority or his or her designee shall meet with the council, and the authority shall provide adequate staff support for the council, and shall consider all recommendations made by the council.

Section § 130051.20

Explanation

This law prevents former board members or employees of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) from being paid by an MTA contractor within a year of leaving their position if they were involved in certain capacities. Specifically, if they worked on awarding the contract to the contractor, monitored that contract, or participated in key decisions related to the contract, they cannot be hired by that contractor for 12 months. The exact date their service ends is defined for clarity. The inspector general has the authority to enforce this rule.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a) A former board member or employee of MTA shall not accept compensation from an MTA contractor as an employee, officer, director, or consultant of the contractor within 12 months after the former board member or employee served in any of the following capacities:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a)(1) As a member of the procurement evaluation team for a contract that was awarded to that contractor.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a)(2) As the procuring contract officer for a contract that was awarded to that contractor.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a)(3) As the project manager or deputy project manager for a contract that was awarded to that contractor.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a)(4) As an agency executive with oversight responsibilities for a contract awarded to that contractor if the executive participated in the contract development, proposal review, or approval, or provided agency signatory authority related to the contract or project.
(5)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a)(5) As a substantial participant in an MTA decision to do any of the following:
(A)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a)(5)(A) Award a contract, subcontract, modification of a contract or subcontract, or a task order or delivery order to that contractor.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a)(5)(B) Develop a contract awarded to that contractor, including developing the scope of work.
(C)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a)(5)(C) Approve issuance of one or more contract payments to that contractor.
(D)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(a)(5)(D) Pay or settle a claim with that contractor.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(b) For purposes of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), a former board member’s or former employee’s service ends at the completion of the evaluation period, or the former board member’s or former employee’s last day of service with MTA, whichever occurs first.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(c) For purposes of paragraphs (2) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (a), a former board member’s or former employee’s service ends at the completion of the contract term, or the former board member’s or former employee’s last day of service with MTA, whichever occurs first.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.20(d) The inspector general appointed pursuant to Section 130051.28 may enforce this section.

Section § 130051.21

Explanation

This law requires the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and the Southern California Rapid Transit District to perform an independent financial audit for the period from July 1, 1992, to March 30, 1993. The aim is to assess their financial condition before they are abolished. Afterwards, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority must conduct an independent financial audit every year and discuss the results in a public hearing.

The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and the Southern California Rapid Transit District shall each cause a supplemental independent fiscal audit to be conducted for the period beginning July 1, 1992, and ending March 30, 1993, for the purpose of determining the financial condition of each agency prior to the abolishment of those agencies pursuant to Section 130051.13. Thereafter, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall cause an independent fiscal audit of the authority to be conducted annually and shall consider the results of the audit at a duly noticed public hearing.

Section § 130051.22

Explanation

The authority has the option to create a prequalification program for bidders on certain contracts. For public construction projects, bidders must fill out a standardized questionnaire and provide a financial statement. This ensures they meet the necessary qualifications before being considered for a contract.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.22(a) The authority may establish and maintain a prequalification program for bidders on contracts not covered by subdivision (b).
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.22(b) On public projects, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 22002 of the Public Contract Code, the authority shall require, at a minimum, that prospective bidders for a construction contract complete and submit to the authority a prequalification standardized questionnaire and financial statement in a form specified by the authority, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 20101 of the Public Contract Code.

Section § 130051.23

Explanation

This law states that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority can decide if certain records or documents they have are no longer useful. If so, they can choose to sell, destroy, or otherwise get rid of them. However, important documents, like agendas and contracts, need to be saved in another format, like microfilm, before they can sell or destroy the originals.

Whenever the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority by resolution determines that any record, map, book, or paper in the possession of the authority or any officer or employee thereof is of no further value to the authority, the board may authorize its sale, destruction, or other disposition. Documents significant to the activities of the authority, including, but not limited to, board and committee agendas, incoming and outgoing correspondence, and contractual documents, shall be microfilmed or otherwise preserved prior to the sale, destruction, or other disposition of the original.

Section § 130051.24

Explanation

This section defines the roles and responsibilities of a 'transportation zone,' a type of public agency or corporation that takes over certain transit operating duties from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) after January 1, 1999.

It covers how these zones must adhere to existing labor agreements and employment conditions when they are established. For up to four years after a transfer, employees of the transportation zone will be part of combined collective bargaining units with LACMTA unless otherwise decided.

The transportation zone can later create independent bargaining units and negotiate its own employment terms, including labor agreements and benefits. The section also outlines the management of retirement and healthcare benefits, emphasizing that the transportation zone maintains certain pre-existing conditions unless altered through bargaining.

Additionally, the transportation zone may not be held accountable for financial obligations incurred before the transfer. It can contract for non-bargaining unit managerial services and operates independently from LACMTA, although it is not considered an organizational unit of LACMTA.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(a)(1) The “authority” is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(a)(2) A “transportation zone” is a public agency or a public benefit corporation of which public agencies are the sole members established on or after January 1, 1999, that assumes any of the operating responsibilities described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 130051.11 on or after that date, regardless of whether the transportation zone is an included municipal operator, as defined in Section 99207, or an included transit district, as defined in Section 99208.
(b)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(b)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(b)(1) Except as authorized under paragraph (2), a transportation zone shall assume and be bound by the terms and conditions of employment set forth in any collective bargaining agreements between the authority and any labor organizations affected by the creation of the transportation zone as well as the duties, obligations, and liabilities arising from, or relating to, labor obligations imposed by state or federal law upon the authority.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(b)(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if the authority is engaged in collective bargaining with labor organizations representing employees who are subject to transfer to the transportation zone between the date of approval of the transportation zone and the date of the transfer of service to the transportation zone, the authority may consult with the transportation zone regarding matters within the scope of labor representation.
(c)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(c)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(c)(1) For a period of four years, commencing with the date of transfer of service by the authority to the transportation zone, or at the expiration date of any collective bargaining agreement that is in effect during that four-year period, whichever is later, employees of the transportation zone, together with like employees of the authority, shall constitute appropriate collective bargaining units. However, the transportation zone may be a separate employer for other purposes.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(c)(2) Upon expiration of the period described in paragraph (1), employees of the transportation zone, at the option of the transportation zone, may constitute appropriate collective bargaining units that are independent of the collective bargaining units of the authority.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(c)(3) If independent bargaining units are established as authorized under paragraph (2), the transportation zone may enter into agreements with labor organizations as a separate employer, regarding wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(c)(4) The transportation zone shall maintain single employer collective bargaining units for transportation operations and maintenance employees. Those bargaining units shall contain classifications for employees that are identical to those that existed for the joint collective bargaining units of the authority and the transportation zone under paragraph (1), unless modified by mutual agreement between the transportation zone and the affected labor organizations.
(d)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(d)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(d)(1) The authority shall retain, for the period described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c), the power of final approval of labor contracts negotiated by it and a transportation zone with those labor organizations representing collective bargaining units consisting of both employees of the authority and the employees of the transportation zone. However, the authority may not grant any final approval of a labor agreement unless it has first consulted with the transportation zone.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(d)(2) Upon expiration of the period described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c), the authority shall have no final approval power over any labor contract negotiated between a transportation zone and a labor organization representing the employees of the transportation zone.
(e)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(e)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(e)(1) A transportation zone shall maintain, as a cosponsor with the authority, any retirement system established and maintained under subdivision (b) of Section 130110, until participation in the retirement system or retirement benefits are modified under the collective bargaining process.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(e)(2) The transportation zone may appoint at least one member to the retirement board of the retirement system. If the size of the board is increased pursuant to this section, an equivalent number of representatives of the labor organization representing the employees shall be appointed to the board to ensure that the board maintains an equal number of employer and labor organization members.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(e)(3) Prior to the transfer of any service to a transportation zone, the plan administrator for the retirement system shall permit the transportation zone to perform an actuarial financial examination of the assets and liabilities of the retirement system and the benefits accrued under it.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(e)(4) The liability of the transportation zone for obligations under the retirement system shall be limited to benefits accruing to employees of the transportation zone.
(f)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(f)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(f)(1) The transportation zone shall maintain the health care provisions contained in any assumed collective bargaining agreement, until those provisions are modified through the collective bargaining process.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(f)(2) The transportation zone may not be held liable for financial obligations to any health care provider that arose prior to the direct transfer of employees from the authority to the transportation zone.
(g)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(g) Labor relations in a transportation zone shall be governed under Article 10 (commencing with Section 30750) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 10, except that whenever a duty or power is imposed upon or granted to the authority under those provisions, the duty or power, for the purposes of this section, shall be deemed to be imposed upon or granted to the transportation zone as well as the authority.
(h)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(h) Nothing in this section prohibits a transportation zone from contracting for managerial services that are not provided by any classification of any bargaining unit.
(i)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.24(i) A transportation zone is not an organizational unit of the authority.

Section § 130051.25

Explanation

This law outlines the reporting and evaluation requirements for injuries within construction firms working with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. First, it defines 'recordable injury' as an injury needing more than basic first aid. Construction firms must report their total monthly recordable injuries to the authority. Each year, the authority checks if the reported injuries exceed the national average for similar cases. If the number is higher, the authority cannot base contractor safety bonuses on injuries causing lost work time, but instead on the total rate of recordable injuries.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.25(a) For the purpose of this section, “recordable injury” means any injury requiring treatment beyond simple first aid.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.25(b) A construction firm that contracts with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall report total recordable injuries to the authority on a monthly basis.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.25(c) The authority shall annually determine if the number of recordable injuries reported to the authority during the preceding calendar year exceeded the national average of similar injuries as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the most recent published year. If the authority determines that the number of recordable injuries reported to the authority during the preceding calendar year exceeded the national average, the authority shall not base any safety bonus program for contractors on injuries that result in lost time, and shall base such a program on the overall rate of recordable injuries.

Section § 130051.28

Explanation

This law requires the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to appoint an inspector general for a four-year term. The inspector general can only be removed by a two-thirds vote from the authority members or if they break laws or policies related to ethics, such as accepting gifts. Every three months, the inspector general must publicly report the authority's expenses, like travel and memberships. Any investigatory file they create is considered a record from a local law enforcement agency and can be disclosed following specific government procedures.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.28(a) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall appoint an inspector general to a term of office of four years. The inspector general shall be removed from office only if either or both of the following occur:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.28(a)(1) A two-thirds majority of the members of the authority votes for removal.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.28(a)(2) The inspector general violates a federal or state law or regulation, a local ordinance, or a policy or practice of the authority, relative to ethical practices, including, but not limited to, the acceptance of gifts or contributions.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.28(b) The inspector general shall, at a noticed public hearing of the authority, report quarterly on the expenditures of the authority for travel, meals and refreshments, private club dues, membership fees and other charges, and any other expenditures which are specified by the authority.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.28(c) Any investigatory file compiled by the inspector general is an investigatory file compiled by a local law enforcement agency subject to disclosure pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 7923.600) of Chapter 1 of Part 5 of Division 10 of Title 1 of the Government Code.

Section § 130051.5

Explanation

This law states that every member of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority must follow the rules found in Section 87100 of the Government Code, which relates to avoiding conflicts of interest.

Every member of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is subject to Section 87100 of the Government Code.

Section § 130051.6

Explanation

Members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority generally serve four-year terms. They can be removed at any time by whoever appointed them and can be reappointed without limits on the number of terms. Members serving because they hold another public office will lose their authority membership if they leave their original office.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.6(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), each member of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall serve a term of four years or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. A member may be removed at the pleasure of the appointing authority. A member may be reappointed for additional terms without limitation on the number of reappointments. Other than the member initially appointed by the Governor, and members appointed to staggered terms pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 130051, the members initially appointed shall serve until January 1, 1997.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.6(b) The membership of any member serving on the authority as a result of holding another public office shall terminate when the member ceases holding the other public office.

Section § 130051.7

Explanation

The law requires the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and the Southern California Rapid Transit District to hold joint meetings at least once every quarter. During these meetings, the actual members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Mayor of Los Angeles must attend in person, rather than sending alternates or appointees.

The goal is to discuss important fiscal and policy issues related to both organizations during these meetings, but without disrupting their operations.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.7(a) The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and the Southern California Rapid Transit District shall conduct joint regular meetings at least once during each quarter of the calendar year.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.7(b) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 130051, the members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, rather than their alternates, shall personally serve at the joint meetings.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.7(c) Notwithstanding Section 30201, the members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, rather than their appointees, shall personally serve at the joint meetings.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.7(d) Notwithstanding Section 30201, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, rather than the mayor’s appointee, shall personally serve at the joint meetings as one of the two directors representing the City of Los Angeles.
(e)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.7(e) It is the intent of the Legislature that reasonable efforts be made to discuss major fiscal and policy items related to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and the Southern California Rapid Transit District at the meetings required by subdivision (a). This statement of legislative intent shall not be construed as requiring any action which would interfere with, delay, or otherwise impede the orderly and proper functioning of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission or the Southern California Rapid Transit District.

Section § 130051.9

Explanation

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority must hire a full-time chief executive officer (CEO) to lead and manage its activities. The CEO serves a four-year term and can only be removed if two-thirds of the authority's members agree or if the CEO breaks certain laws or ethical guidelines.

The CEO has the responsibility to approve and award construction contracts, selecting the lowest responsible bidder. Additionally, the authority must appoint a general counsel and a board secretary.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.9(a) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall appoint a full-time chief executive officer who shall act for the authority under its direction and perform those duties delegated by the authority.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.9(b) The chief executive officer shall be appointed to a term of four years and shall be removed from office only upon the occurrence of one or both of the following:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.9(b)(1) A two-thirds majority of the members of the authority votes for removal.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.9(b)(2) The chief executive officer violates a federal or state law, regulation, local ordinance, or policy or practice of the authority, relative to ethical practices, including, but not limited to, the acceptance of gifts or contributions.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.9(c) The chief executive officer shall approve and award all contracts for construction, and that approval shall be based upon the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130051.9(d) The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall appoint a general counsel and board secretary.

Section § 130052

Explanation

The Orange County Transportation Authority is managed by an 18-member board. Five members are from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and appointed by the board itself. Their term ends if they no longer serve on the board.

There are 10 city members, with two from each of the five supervisorial districts, elected differently: one based on population-weighted voting and the other on 'one city, one vote.' City members must be current mayors or city council members and their term ends if they no longer serve in those roles.

Additionally, two public members are residents of the county chosen by other board members, serving four-year terms and cannot have held elected office in the county in the past four years. Lastly, a nonvoting Director of Transportation, appointed by the Governor, serves a four-year term.

The Orange County Transportation Commission shall be known as the Orange County Transportation Authority and shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of 18 members appointed as follows:
(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052(a) Five members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors appointed by that board. Terms of office of the five members of the board of supervisors shall be determined by the board of supervisors. A board of supervisors member’s term shall cease if he or she no longer serves as a member of the board of supervisors.
(b)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130052(b)
(1)Copy CA Public Utilities Code § 130052(b)(1) (A) Five city members, with one from each of the five supervisorial districts, elected by the Orange County City Selection Committee members within each supervisorial district on a population-weighted voting basis.
(B)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052(b)(1)(B) Five city members, with one from each of the five supervisorial districts, elected on a “one city, one vote” basis by the Orange County City Selection Committee members within each supervisorial district.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052(b)(2) A city that is within more than one supervisorial district shall be considered part of the district where the highest percentage of the city’s population resides. Under this circumstance, the entire city’s population shall be used for population-weighted voting purposes. Each city member shall be a mayor or a city council member serving within the county. Terms of office of each city member shall be determined by the Orange County City Selection Committee. A city member’s term shall cease if he or she no longer serves as a member of a city council or as the mayor of a city.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052(b)(3) A city member serving on the authority on the effective date of the act amending this section in the 2003–04 Regular Session shall continue to serve until the earliest of either the expiration of his or her term or until he or she no longer serves as a mayor or member of a city council.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052(c) Two public members appointed by a majority vote of the other 15 voting members of the authority. Each public member shall be a resident of Orange County who is not then serving, and has not within the last four years served, as an elected official of a city within the county, as an elected official of any agency or special district within Orange County, or as an elected official of the county. Each public member shall serve for a term of four years.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052(d) The Director of Transportation, District 12, who shall be appointed by the Governor as a nonvoting member. The member shall serve for a term of four years.

Section § 130052.1

Explanation

This law states that the members of the Orange County Transportation Authority are also responsible for overseeing the Orange County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies.

The members of the Orange County Transportation Authority, comprised as specified by Section 130052, shall serve as the governing body of the Orange County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies.

Section § 130052.2

Explanation

This law required that until July 1, 1996, municipal transportation operators in Orange County receive annual funding that was at least as much as they received in the 1989-90 fiscal year. This amount was adjusted for inflation using a specific consumer price index. This applies as long as certain financial rules and limits are followed.

Until July 1, 1996, any included municipal operator within the jurisdiction of the Orange County Transportation Authority shall annually be allocated a level of funding pursuant to the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10) which is not less than the amount allocated to that operator during the 1989–90 fiscal year adjusted by an amount equal to the previous year’s allocation multiplied by the Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside Consumer Price Index, if the apportionment under Section 99231 is not exceeded, and the operator complies with the expenditure limit prescribed by Section 99268.

Section § 130052.3

Explanation

This law requires several Orange County transportation agencies to create a detailed plan to merge their functions under a single management structure. The plan should include how the agencies will combine their institutions, staffing needs, financial plans, and any necessary legislation. It must be approved by both the Orange County Transportation Commission and the Transit District's Board of Directors and submitted to state authorities by December 1, 1991. Failure to submit the plan by this deadline will result in financial penalties for the county and its cities through withheld payments. However, the agencies are allowed to voluntarily start implementing parts of the plan before state review.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052.3(a) The Orange County Transportation Commission, the Orange County Transit District, the Orange County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies, and the Orange County Consolidated Transportation Services Agency shall jointly develop a comprehensive plan for consolidation of the functions of these agencies. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052.3(a)(1) An institutional structure that provides for the consolidation of all functions of the agencies within a unified management structure responsible to a single policy board.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052.3(a)(2) A staffing plan that defines the personnel needs of the consolidated agencies.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052.3(a)(3) A financial plan that includes an estimate of the revenues available to the consolidated agencies, related restrictions or requirements, and an estimate of the expenditures under the consolidation plan.
(4)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052.3(a)(4) Recommendations for legislation necessary to implement the plan.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052.3(b) The plan shall be approved by the Orange County Transportation Commission and the Board of Directors of the Orange County Transit District and shall be transmitted to the Legislature, the Governor, and the Controller on or before December 1, 1991.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052.3(c) If the plan is not submitted by December 1, 1991, the Controller shall, during the 1992–93 fiscal year, withhold payments pursuant to Sections 2104, 2105, 2106, and 2107 of the Streets and Highways Code to every city in Orange County, and the County of Orange.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130052.3(d) Nothing in this section prohibits the Orange County Transportation Commission, the Orange County Transit District, the Orange County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies, or the Orange County Consolidated Transportation Services Agency, pursuant to any authority which each respective agency possessed on January 1, 1991, from implementing all or part of the plan prior to its receipt by the Legislature.

Section § 130053

Explanation

The Riverside County Transportation Commission is made up of several members: five are from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, and each incorporated city in the county sends a mayor or city council member. Additionally, the Governor appoints one nonvoting member.

The Riverside County Transportation Commission shall consist of the following regular members:
(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053(a) Five members of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053(b) One member from each incorporated city in Riverside County, each of whom shall be a mayor or city council member.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053(c) One nonvoting member appointed by the Governor.

Section § 130053.5

Explanation

This law allows members of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and incorporated cities in Riverside County to appoint alternate representatives for meetings of the Riverside County Transportation Commission. Board members can appoint an alternate board member for one meeting, while cities can appoint an alternate who must be either the mayor or a city council member if their regular representative cannot attend. In both cases, a written notice of the alternate's appointment must be provided to the clerk of the commission 24 hours before the meeting.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053.5(a) The Riverside County Board of Supervisors shall establish a procedure by which a member of that board may appoint an alternate member of the board of supervisors to represent the member for one meeting of the Riverside County Transportation Commission. Notice of the alternate appointment shall be made in writing to the clerk of the commission 24 hours prior to the meeting.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053.5(b) Each incorporated city in Riverside County shall appoint one alternate member to the commission who shall represent the regular member of the commission who serves on behalf of the city, if the regular member is not in attendance at a meeting. Notice of the alternate appointment shall be made in writing to the clerk of the commission 24 hours prior to the meeting. If an incorporated city appoints an alternate member, the alternate member shall be either the mayor or a city council member of that incorporated city.

Section § 130053.7

Explanation

This law outlines voting procedures for the Riverside County Transportation Commission. Each regular or alternate member typically has one vote. However, after a vote is taken, any member can request a weighted vote.

For an item to pass by weighted vote, three conditions must be met: the item needs to be approved by a majority of county supervisors present, a majority of city representatives present, and city representatives who represent a majority of the county's population in incorporated areas, based on weighted votes.

Finally, a quorum for the commission is defined as a majority of the total voting membership.

(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053.7(a) Except as specified in subdivision (b), each regular member of the Riverside County Transportation Commission, or an alternate member acting in the place of a regular member pursuant to Section 130053.5, shall have one vote at meetings of the commission.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053.7(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), any member of the commission, immediately after a vote of the commission in accordance with subdivision (a), may call for a weighted vote. For an item to be passed by weighted vote, all of the following requirements shall be met:
(1)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053.7(b)(1) The item shall be approved by a majority of the commission members present at the meeting who represent the board of supervisors, who each shall have one vote.
(2)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053.7(b)(2) The item shall be approved by a majority of the commission members present at the meeting who represent cities in Riverside County, who each shall have one vote.
(3)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053.7(b)(3) The item shall be approved by commission members present at the meeting who represent cities in Riverside County representing a majority of the population of the county living in incorporated areas. For the purpose of this paragraph, each regular commission member at the meeting who represents a city in Riverside County shall be assigned votes based on the percentage of the population of incorporated areas of Riverside County represented by that member in relation to the total population of incorporated areas of Riverside County represented at the meeting. Population data shall be determined through Department of Finance estimates, adjusted annually.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130053.7(c) Notwithstanding Section 130102, a quorum of the Riverside County Transportation Commission shall be a majority of the total voting membership of the commission.

Section § 130054.1

Explanation

The Ventura County Transportation Commission is made up of several representatives from Ventura County. This includes five members from the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and one representative, either the mayor or a council member, from each city within the county. These city members change when they no longer hold their city office or if replaced by their city council.

Additionally, there are two citizen members, one appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and the other by the Ventura County City Selection Committee. These citizen members must live in Ventura County and cannot be elected officials.

Lastly, there is a nonvoting member chosen by the Governor.

The Ventura County Transportation Commission shall consist of the following members:
(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130054.1(a) Five members of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130054.1(b) One member from each incorporated city within Ventura County who shall be the mayor of the city or a member of its city council. The term of a member under this subdivision terminates when he or she ceases to hold that office or when replaced by the city council.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130054.1(c) One citizen member appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, who shall not be an elected official, but who shall be a resident of Ventura County.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130054.1(d) One citizen member appointed by the Ventura County City Selection Committee, who shall not be an elected official, but who shall be a resident of Ventura County.
(e)CA Public Utilities Code § 130054.1(e) One nonvoting member appointed by the Governor.

Section § 130054.8

Explanation

The Governor has the authority to appoint a nonvoting member to each commission to look out for state interests. Each appointed member will serve a four-year term and continue until a successor is ready to serve. However, no one can be appointed for more than two terms on the same commission.

The Governor shall appoint a nonvoting member to each of the commissions to represent the interest of state.
The appointees shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified.
No individual shall serve as a nonvoting member more than two terms on a commission.

Section § 130055

Explanation

This law mandates that commissions must merge with or become part of any newly established regional government body that is responsible for transportation planning and programming. This merger or joining must occur within one year of the creation of the new organization.

The commissions shall merge with, or otherwise join, any statutorily created multifunctional regional government organization, if it has transportation planning and programming responsibilities as specified in Article 5 (commencing with Section 130300) of Chapter 4, within one year of creation of such an organization.

Section § 130056

Explanation

This law says that transportation commissions in California should mostly use existing transportation planning data and expertise from state, regional, and local sources, instead of building a large staff. The goal is to have a small, skilled team that can objectively analyze transportation plans and projects from local agencies. They then use this information to create a short-term plan for transportation improvements, which the commissions will approve according to specific guidelines.

The commissions shall rely to the maximum extent possible on existing state, regional, and local transportation planning and programming data and expertise, rather than on a large duplicative commission staff and set of plans.
The Legislature envisions the development of a small, but very capable, core staff able to provide the commissions with an objective analysis of the various options relative to plans and proposed projects of the regional and local transportation agencies and operators, and then translate those options into a short-range transportation improvement program to be developed and approved pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 130303 in accordance with decisions made by the commissions.

Section § 130057

Explanation

This law expresses that once a short-term transportation improvement plan is developed and approved, the agencies responsible for carrying it out are given flexibility in how they implement the plan. However, any adjustments must align with the program's goals, and the commission must be informed right away about any changes.

It is the intent of the Legislature that, after the development and approval of the short-range transportation improvement program pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 130303, the transportation agencies responsible for the implementation of the program shall be granted discretion on how to best implement the program. Any changes made in the program by such an agency in its implementation shall be consistent with the purposes of the program, and the commission shall be immediately notified of such changes.

Section § 130058

Explanation

The law encourages the four transportation commissions to collaborate through joint powers agreements or contracts, especially when working together on transportation facilities or services is beneficial to the public. This collaboration is facilitated by a multicounty transportation planning agency.

It is the intent of the Legislature that, working through the multicounty designated transportation planning agency, the four commissions be encouraged to develop joint powers agreements or other contractual arrangements between themselves in the development of transportation facilities or for the provision of transportation services where the commissions feel such arrangements are in the public interest.

Section § 130059

Explanation

This law requires a transportation planning agency that serves multiple counties to hold at least two meetings each year. These meetings bring together representatives from transportation commissions, the agency itself, and the Department of Transportation.

The purpose is to discuss short-term transportation improvement programs, review the regional transportation plan before it’s officially adopted, assess progress on developing a unified public transit system across the region, and address any other shared concerns.

The multicounty designated transportation planning agency shall convene at least two meetings annually of representatives from each of the four commissions, the agency, and the Department of Transportation for the following purposes:
(a)CA Public Utilities Code § 130059(a) To review and discuss the near-term transportation improvement programs prior to adoption by the commissions.
(b)CA Public Utilities Code § 130059(b) To review and discuss the regional transportation plan prior to adoption by the agency pursuant to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 65080) of Title 7 of the Government Code.
(c)CA Public Utilities Code § 130059(c) To consider progress in the development of a regionwide and unified public transit system.
(d)CA Public Utilities Code § 130059(d) To review and discuss any other matter of mutual concern.