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CA Pub Util Code § 132430 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority|Section 132430.

132430.  (a) The LACMTA shall transfer the unencumbered balance of all local funds programmed for completion of the project and that have been identified in the Restructuring Plan adopted by the LACMTA Board of Directors on May 13, 1998, to the authority for completion of the project.(b) The authority is eligible to receive allocations of state funds for the project. The unencumbered balance of funds currently programmed or allocated to the LACMTA for completion of the project and that have been identified in the Restructuring Plan adopted by the LACMTA Board of Directors on May 13, 1998, shall be allocated to the authority for completion of the project.(c) Any transfer of funds by the LACMTA under this section shall be subject to the terms of the memorandum of understanding entered into between the LACMTA and the commission on June 2, 1998.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1021, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132435 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority|Section 132435.

132435.  The authority shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the LACMTA that shall specifically address the ability of the LACMTA to review any significant changes in the scope of the design or construction, or both design and construction, of the project. For purposes of this section, the term “significant change” means any change of mode or technology, or any other substantive change that affects the connectivity and operation of the project as part of the overall transit system operated by the LACMTA, or any combination of those things. Design and construction of a light rail project that is consistent with the current scope of the project shall not be deemed to be a significant change in the scope of the project and shall not require concurrence by the LACMTA.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1021, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132440 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority|Section 132440.

132440.  The authority shall not encumber any future farebox revenue anticipated from the operation of the project.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1021, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132445 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority|Section 132445.

132445.  The authority shall not encumber the project with any obligation that is transferable to the LACMTA upon completion of the design and construction of the project. The design and construction to be administered by the authority does not include rolling stock, which is a component of the operation of the project and shall be administered by the LACMTA. This section does not apply to any joint development programs, as authorized under paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 132410, that may be utilized to contribute to the financing of project design and construction.(Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1021, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132450 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority|Section 132450.

132450.  (a) (1) The LACMTA shall assume responsibility for operating all completed phases of the project.(2) Subject to subparagraph (A), the LACMTA shall have the authority to operate the portion of the project located in the County of San Bernardino, which extends approximately one-half mile from the Los Angeles and San Bernardino County line to the Montclair Transit Center. (A) With respect to the portion of the project on the right-of-way owned by the San Bernardino Associated Governments, the LACMTA’s authority to operate the project shall be contingent upon the approval of the board of directors of the San Bernardino Associated Governments, acting as the county transportation commission, through approval of an operations and maintenance agreement with the LACMTA.(B) The operations and maintenance agreement shall provide that the San Bernardino Associated Governments reimburse the LACMTA for the costs of operating that portion of the line located in the County of San Bernardino.(C) Prior to the commencement of construction of the portion of the project in the County of San Bernardino, the authority shall enter into a construction agreement with the San Bernardino Associated Governments, acting as the county transportation commission.(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the LACMTA to allocate funds to the project beyond funds that have been allocated as of January 1, 2012.(b) The authority shall be dissolved when project construction has been completed.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 189, Sec. 5. (AB 1600) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132600 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority|Section 132600.

132600.  For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) The “authority” is the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority created under this chapter.(b) The “board” is the governing board of the authority.(c) The “commission” is the California Transportation Commission.(d) The “LACMTA” is the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.(e) The “project” is the Los Angeles-Exposition Metro Line light rail project extending from the Metro Rail Station at 7th Street and Flower Street in the City of Los Angeles to the downtown of the City of Santa Monica.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 827, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132605 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority|Section 132605.

132605.  The authority is hereby created for the purpose of awarding and overseeing final design and construction contracts for completion of the project.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 827, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132615 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority|Section 132615.

132615.  (a) The authority shall be governed by a board consisting of seven voting members who shall be appointed as follows:(1)  Two members shall be appointed by the City Councils of the Cities of Santa Monica and Culver City with each city council appointing one member by a majority vote of the membership of that city council.(2)  Two members shall be appointed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.(3) One member shall be appointed by the LACMTA.(4) Two members shall be appointed by the City Council of the City of Los Angeles by a majority vote of its membership.(b) All members shall serve a term of not more than four years, with no limit on the number of terms that may be served by any person.(c) Each appointing authority shall also appoint an alternate member to serve in a member’s absence. If the position of a voting member becomes vacant, the alternate member shall serve until the position is filled as required pursuant to subdivision (a).(d) Members of the board are subject to the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section 81000) of the Government Code).(e)  Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum.(f) The board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the membership of the board.(g) Each member of the board may be compensated at a rate of not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per day spent attending to the business of the authority. Compensation, if paid, shall not exceed six hundred dollars ($600) per month, plus expenses directly related to the performance of duties imposed by the authority, including, but not limited to, travel and personal expenses.(h) The Chief Executive Officer of the LACMTA shall serve on the board as an ex officio, nonvoting member.(i) Members appointed to the board may include members or employees of the appointing authorities set forth in subdivision (a).(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 808, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132620 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority|Section 132620.

132620.  (a) The board may appoint an executive director to serve at the pleasure of the authority.(b) The executive director is exempt from all civil service provisions and shall be paid a salary established by the board.(c) The executive director may appoint staff or retain consultants as necessary to carry out the duties of the authority.(d) All contracts approved and awarded by the executive director shall be awarded in accordance with state and federal laws relating to procurement. Awards shall be based on price or competitive negotiation, or on both of those things.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 827, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132625 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority|Section 132625.

132625.  The LACMTA shall identify and expeditiously enter into an agreement or agreements with the authority to do all of the following:(a) Hold in trust with the authority all real and personal property, and any other assets accumulated in the planning, design, and construction of the project, including, but not limited to, rights-of-way, documents, third-party agreements, contracts, and design documents, as necessary for completion of the project, unless otherwise agreed upon by the LACMTA and the authority.(b) Outline the design review, construction, and testing process that acknowledges LACMTA’s direct role in the review of the project to ensure the final project will be compatible, functionally connected, and operative within LACMTA’s existing metro rail system.(c) Describe the various funding sources and the obligations of the authority to assist LACMTA obtain federal, state, and local funds for the project, and the authority’s obligations and duties upon receipt of the funds necessary to construct the project.(d) Describe all financial elements of the project, and the budget approved for the project.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 808, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132635 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority|Section 132635.

132635.  The authority shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the LACMTA that shall specifically address the ability of the LACMTA to review any significant changes in the scope of the design or construction, or both design and construction, of the project. For purposes of this section, the term “significant change” means any change of mode or technology, or any other substantive change that affects the connectivity and operation of the project as part of the overall transit system operated by the LACMTA, or any combination of those things. Design and construction of a light rail project that is consistent with the current scope of the project shall not be deemed to be a significant change in the scope of the project and shall not require concurrence by the LACMTA.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 827, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132640 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority|Section 132640.

132640.  The authority shall not encumber any future farebox revenue anticipated from the operation of the project.(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 827, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132645 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority|Section 132645.

132645.  The authority shall not encumber the project with any obligation that is transferable to the LACMTA upon completion of the design and construction of the project. The design and construction to be administered by the authority does not include rolling stock and fare collection equipment, which is a component of the operation of the project and shall be provided and administered by the LACMTA.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 808, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority|Section 132650.

132650.  The authority shall be dissolved upon completion of construction of the light rail project. The LACMTA shall assume responsibility for operating the project upon completion of the project or any of its phases.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 808, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132651 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 8 - Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority|Section 132651.

132651.  As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Authority” means the Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority created under this chapter.(b) “Bay Area Rapid Transit” (BART) means the Bay Area Rapid Transit District.(c) “Board” means the governing board of the authority.(d) “Connectivity” means one or more projects necessary to achieve transit connectivity between BART’s rapid transit system and the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission’s Altamont Corridor Express commuter rail service, and to provide quality, seamless service to riders using the services operating between the Tri-Valley and the San Joaquin Valley.(e) “Tri-Valley” means the Cities of Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 747, Sec. 3. (AB 758) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132652 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 8 - Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority|Section 132652.

132652.  (a) The authority is hereby established for purposes of planning, developing, delivering, and operating cost-effective and responsive transit connectivity, between BART’s rapid transit system and the Altamont Corridor Express commuter rail service, that reflects regional consensus and meets the goals and objectives of the San Joaquin Valley and Tri-Valley communities, consistent with the project feasibility report adopted pursuant to Section 132661.(b) The authority shall be considered a rail transit district for the purposes set forth in Article 5 (commencing with Section 53090) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 220, Sec. 1. (SB 548) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132655 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 8 - Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority|Section 132655.

132655.  The governing board of the authority shall be composed of one representative from each of the following entities to be appointed by the governing board, mayor, or supervisor of each entity:(a) The Bay Area Rapid Transit District.(b) The City of Dublin.(c) The City of Lathrop.(d) The City of Livermore.(e) The City of Manteca.(f) The City of Pleasanton.(g) The City of Stockton.(h) The City of Tracy.(i) The County of Alameda.(j) The County of San Joaquin.(k) The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority.(l) The Mountain House Community Services District.(m) The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.(n) The City of Danville.(o) The City of San Ramon.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 747, Sec. 3. (AB 758) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132656 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 8 - Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority|Section 132656.

132656.  The authority has all of the powers necessary for planning, acquiring, leasing, developing, jointly developing, owning, controlling, using, jointly using, disposing of, designing, procuring, and constructing facilities to achieve transit connectivity, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(a) Acceptance of grants, fees, allocations, and transfers of moneys from federal, state, and local agencies, including, but not limited to, moneys from local measures, as well as private entities.(b) Acquiring, through purchase or through eminent domain proceedings, any property necessary for, incidental to, or convenient for, the exercise of the powers of the authority.(c) Incurring indebtedness, secured by pledges of available revenue.(d) Contracting with public and private entities for the planning, design, and construction of the connection. These contracts may be assigned separately or may be combined to include any or all tasks necessary to achieve transit connectivity.(e) Entering into cooperative or joint development agreements with local governments or private entities necessary to achieve transit connectivity. These agreements may be entered into for purposes of sharing costs, selling or leasing land, air, or development rights, providing for the transferring of passengers, making pooling arrangements, or for any other purpose that is necessary for, incidental to, or convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted to the authority. For purposes of this subdivision, “joint development” includes, but is not limited to, an agreement with any person, firm, corporation, association, or organization for the operation of facilities or development of projects adjacent to, or physically or functionally related to, achieving transit connectivity.(f) Relocation of utilities, as necessary to achieve transit connectivity.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 183. (SB 1289) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132657 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 8 - Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority|Section 132657.

132657.  For an initial 18-month period, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority’s administrative staff shall, if that authority has appointed a member to the board in accordance with Section 132655, provide all necessary administrative support to the board to perform its duties and responsibilities. At the conclusion of the initial period, the board may select the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority or the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission to provide administrative support, or may alternatively hire an executive director for those functions. If an executive director is hired, the executive may appoint staff or retain consultants as necessary to carry out the duties of the authority.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 747, Sec. 3. (AB 758) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132658 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 8 - Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority|Section 132658.

132658.  (a) The unencumbered balance of all local funds programmed for the completion of the BART Livermore extension or that have otherwise been identified for the connectivity shall be transferred to the authority and be considered resources available to effectuate the authority’s purposes pursuant to this chapter, except that local funds controlled by the Alameda County Transportation Commission to be used for completion of the BART Livermore extension or that have otherwise been identified for the connectivity shall continue to be programmed and allocated by the Alameda County Transportation Commission pursuant to measures approved by the voters of Alameda County pursuant to Division 19 (commencing with Section 180000).(b) The unencumbered balance of all local funds programmed for the completion of the BART Livermore extension shall be transferred to the authority and be considered resources available to effectuate the authority’s purposes pursuant to this chapter, except that local funds controlled by the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission that have otherwise been identified for connectivity shall continue to be programmed and allocated by the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission pursuant to measures approved by the voters of San Joaquin County pursuant to Division 19 (commencing with Section 180000).(c) The authority is eligible to apply for and receive state and federal funds to perform its duties pursuant to this chapter.(d) The authority may pursue any and all sources of funding to achieve connectivity except that the authority shall not apply for funds available under the Transportation Development Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 99200) of Part 11 of Division 10) for which any member entity of the authority may also be an applicant or for which any member entity of the authority is charged with approving applications for funding under that act, without the express written consent of that affected member entity.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 747, Sec. 3. (AB 758) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132659 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 8 - Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority|Section 132659.

132659.  (a) The authority may enter into agreements with the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, or any other entity to address any and all issues necessary to achieve transit connectivity, consistent with the project feasibility report’s findings, conclusions, and recommendations adopted pursuant to Section 132661.(b) If the project feasibility report includes a recommendation for an extension of BART’s rapid transit system, the governing board of the Bay Area Rapid Transit District shall have the authority to approve or deny the recommendation.(c) If the project feasibility report includes a recommendation for an extension of the Altamont Corridor Express commuter rail service, the governing board of the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission shall have the authority to approve or deny the recommendation.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 747, Sec. 3. (AB 758) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Pub Util Code § 132660 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 12.7 - COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS|CHAPTER 8 - Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority|Section 132660.

132660.  The authority and any entity contracted with to serve as the operator of any transit connectivity developed and delivered pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to all of the following:(a) The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 3500) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code).(b) The California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code).(c) The Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code).(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 747, Sec. 3. (AB 758) Effective January 1, 2018. Superseded on January 1, 2023; see amendment by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)