February 16, 2012

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes

501 North Main Street, Los Angeles

Venue is walkable from Union Station.

Confirmed Participants

• Gail Goldberg, Urban Land Institute

• John Whitaker, DLA Piper

• Doug Failing, Metro

• Emily Luddy, Friends of Park 101

• Kim Benjamin, Historic Cultural Neighborhood Council

• Vaughan Davies, AECOM

• Michael Meyer, Iteris

• Tesse Rasmussen, InfraConsult

Join us as we discuss the next steps for Park 101, including the financial aspects of identifying approaches to creating development and community recreational space in Downtown Los Angeles.

Park 101 is a visionary urban design solution to cap the 101 FWY in Downtown Los Angeles – reconnecting the city’s historic core, north of the freeway, with the civic, cultural, and financial cores of modern Los Angeles to the south.

On the web: www.park101.org

Each meeting will take place at Metro Headquarters, located at One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

February 15, 2012

Planning and Programming Committee

Staff will present the findings of the Final EIS/EIR, and the Committee will make a recommendation to the Metro Board of Directors to consider.

February 23, 2012

Metro Board of Directors

Staff will again present the findings of the Final EIS/EIR, and the Metro Board of Directors will make the final recommendation regarding the project’s next steps.

We would like to thank you for your contribution, time and efforts during this process. Please refer to the text below for more information about the document. However, please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any additional questions.

Sincerely,

The Regional Connector Project Team

Contact information:

Phone: 213.922.7277

Email: ten.ortemnull@rotcennoclanoiger

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find the MMRP or the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan?

A: The entire MMRP is contained in Chapter 8

Q: Where can I find the comment I submitted during the comment period?

A: If you submitted a comment or question during the initial or recirculated comment period, you can find the response to your comments in the Appendix . In most cases, responses to comments are included in a different chapter.

Q: What is different between the Draft EIS/EIR and the Final EIS/EIR?

A: Generally, the Final EIS/EIR includes responses to questions, comments, and concerns submitted to Metro during the initial or recirculated comment period. In the case of this Final EIS/EIR, Metro has included the description of the project refinements, and the results of the additional technical activity (including additional Noise and Vibration analysis)

Q: How can I tell where the document has been updated?

A: There are vertical lines in the margin of the document denote updated text.

Q: Is there someone who can help me find something in the document?

A: Yes, email your questions to ten.ortemnull@rotcennoclanoiger .

Q: Regarding the project’s next steps, what will the Metro Board of Directors meet to decide?

A: The Board will be asked to consider approving the Final EIS/EIR. If they do approve the environmental document, the decision will be forwarded to the Federal Transit Agency (FTA) for a Record of Decision (ROD). Once the ROD is in hand, Metro can begin the next step in station area and station design, along with the final design of the alignment. Additionally, Metro can initiate activities related to the MMRP and begin discussions regarding real estate, easements, and utility relocation needs.

Q: Can I get a CD copy of the document?

A: Yes! Please email us your mailing address and we will send you a CD in the mail.

This message was sent to moc.camnull@irgnatzarihs by:

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1 Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 922-6000

The Regional Connector Transit Corridor Study commenced in 2007 with the development of the Alternatives Analysis , which looked at over 30 potential alternatives. In 2009, the Metro Board of Directors approved the initiation of the Draft EIS/EIR to analyze four alternatives. In late 2010, a fifth alternative was added to the study. This fifth alternative was identified as the “Locally Preferred Alternative” (LPA) in October 2010. The LPA was then further refined to address community comments regarding potential construction impacts. Portions of the Draft EA/EIR were recirculated during the summer of 2011.

The Final EIS/EIR document is the culmination of in-depth technical analysis, extensive community and stakeholder input as well as geotechnical work completed by field experts. Responses to the thousands of individual comments submitted by the community-at-large, organizations, agencies, and elected officials are included in the document.

You are encouraged to attend the open houses scheduled for early February. The purpose of the open houses is to make staff available to answer questions that you might have about the document.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Colburn School of Music

200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Japanese American National Museum

369 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

What’s Next

The Metro Board of Directors will meet twice to discuss this document. You are encouraged to attend and to consider speaking on the topic. Due to time constraints, you are encouraged to bring a written statement that you can read from, and then hand deliver to the Board – should you run out of time.

Each meeting will take place at Metro Headquarters, located at One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Click here for directions.

February 15, 2012

Planning and Programming Committee

Staff will present the findings of the Final EIS/EIR, and the Committee will make a recommendation to the Metro Board of Directors to consider.

February 23, 2012

Metro Board of Directors

Staff will again present the findings of the Final EIS/EIR, and the Metro Board of Directors will make the final recommendation regarding the project’s next steps.

We would like to thank you for your contribution, time and efforts during this process. Please refer to the text below for more information about the document. However, please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any additional questions.

Sincerely,

The Regional Connector Project Team

Contact information:

Phone: 213.922.7277

Email: ten.ortemnull@rotcennoclanoiger

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find the MMRP or the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan?

A: The entire MMRP is contained in Chapter 8

Q: Where can I find the comment I submitted during the comment period?

A: If you submitted a comment or question during the initial or recirculated comment period, you can find the response to your comments in the Appendix . In most cases, responses to comments are included in a different chapter.

Q: What is different between the Draft EIS/EIR and the Final EIS/EIR?

A: Generally, the Final EIS/EIR includes responses to questions, comments, and concerns submitted to Metro during the initial or recirculated comment period. In the case of this Final EIS/EIR, Metro has included the description of the project refinements, and the results of the additional technical activity (including additional Noise and Vibration analysis)

Q: How can I tell where the document has been updated?

A: There are vertical lines in the margin of the document denote updated text.

Q: Is there someone who can help me find something in the document?

A: Yes, email your questions to ten.ortemnull@rotcennoclanoiger .

Q: Regarding the project’s next steps, what will the Metro Board of Directors meet to decide?

A: The Board will be asked to consider approving the Final EIS/EIR. If they do approve the environmental document, the decision will be forwarded to the Federal Transit Agency (FTA) for a Record of Decision (ROD). Once the ROD is in hand, Metro can begin the next step in station area and station design, along with the final design of the alignment. Additionally, Metro can initiate activities related to the MMRP and begin discussions regarding real estate, easements, and utility relocation needs.

Q: Can I get a CD copy of the document?

A: Yes! Please email us your mailing address and we will send you a CD in the mail.

This message was sent to moc.camnull@irgnatzarihs by:

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

1 Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 922-6000

2012-01-11 – 408 S Spring St – Bankers’ Block CUB Support

2012-01-11 – 1340 S Figueroa – Mixed-Use Residential Project Support

2012-01-11 – 444 S Flower St – Equinox Health & Fitness Support

2012-01-11 – 354 S Spring St – Banco Popular MCUP Support

–SDT

MEETING AGENDA

The DLANC Planning & Land Use Committee has established time limits with respect to matters on this agenda.  Presenters are allowed fifteen (15) minutes to give a presentation.  Responses to questions from committee members are not included in the presenter’s time limitation.  Depending upon the length of the agenda, the number of speakers, ore the complexity of an agenda item, the Chair may waive or impose different time limits.  The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the DLANC Planning & Land Use Committee (Committee) on any item of the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that is within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the public comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Committee Co-Chair James Doizaki at: moc.oohaynull@ikaziodj.

SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 323-224-2316.

2011-12-14 – 840 S Spring St – Angelique Cafe CUB Support

2011-12-14 – 600 S Spring St – CoffeeBar CUB Support

2011-12-14 – 618 S Broadway – Figaro CUB Support

–SDT

MEETING AGENDA [PDF Agenda - 2011-12-20]

The DLANC Planning & Land Use Committee has established time limits with respect to matters on this agenda. Presenters are allowed fifteen (15) minutes to give a presentation. Responses to questions from committee members are not included in the presenter’s time limitation. Depending upon the length of the agenda, the number of speakers, or the complexity of an agenda item, the Chair may waive or impose different time limits.  The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the DLANC Planning & Land Use Committee (Committee) on any item of the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that is within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the public comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Committee Co-Chair James Doizaki at: moc.oohaynull@ikaziodj.

SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 323-224-2316.

2011-11-09 – Regional Connector Comment Letter

–SDT

 MEETING AGENDA

1.      Call to order and roll call.

2.      Public comment – Comments from the public on non-agenda items within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction.  Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes per speaker.

3.      Presentation by Leo Esparza regarding a CUB permit for a proposed French restaurant project located at 618 S. Broadway (ZA-2011-2123-CUB).
Proposed action: PLUC to recommend that DLANC write letters of support.

4.      Presentation by Brandon Finch (EPG, Inc) regarding a CUB permit for the CoffeeBar located at 600 S. Spring Street (ZA-2011-2547-CUB).
Proposed action: PLUC to recommend that DLANC write a letter of support.

5.      Presentation by Eddie Navarrete (F.E. Design) regarding an upgrade of the current CUB permit for an existing restaurant located at 840 S. Spring Street (ZA-2011-2610-CUB).
Proposed action: PLUC to recommend that DLANC write a letter of support.

6.      Discussion of DLANC area projects proposed for No Position:

a.       1111 S. Figueroa – categorical exemption

b.      648 S. Broadway – removal of metal screens

c.       762 S. Stanford – reduction in required parking

7.      Update regarding proposed restaurant/nightclub project at 900 S. Hill Street.
Proposed action:  To be determined.

8.      Approval of minutes from prior meeting:  October 18.
Proposed action: Past meeting minutes to be approved.

9.      Future agenda items.  Next meeting tentatively scheduled for December 20.

10.  Board member comment – Comments from Board members on subject matters within the Committee’s jurisdiction.

11.  Adjournment.

The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the DLANC Planning & Land Use Committee (Committee) on any item of the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that is within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the public comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Committee Co-Chair James Doizaki at: moc.oohaynull@ikaziodj.

SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 323-224-2316.

When: Thursday, November 3, 2011
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: Caltrans, 100 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA

You can follow the link to view the Briefing Package.

For More information about this project please visit www.metro.net/streetcar

Thank you for your continued interest in this project!

Metro