AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: October 20, 2026
Item Number:
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Daren Grilley, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Christine Chung, Project Manager
Subject: METRO PURPLE LINE SECTION 2 – CONSIDERATION FOR REJECTION OF REQUEST TO WORK DURING THE 2026
HOLIDAY MORATORIUM BETWEEN THANKSGIVING DAY
THROUGH NEW YEAR’S DAY
Attachments: 1. Metro Holiday Moratorium Application
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council (1) review the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) request for a waiver of the holiday moratorium; (2) deny the waiver request to continue construction work; or (3) provide feedback on recommended permit conditions, if applicable.
INTRODUCTION
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Metro for Section 2 – Beverly Dr. Station located under Wilshire Boulevard from Beverly Drive to Crescent Drive outlines allowable work hours and days in Article XIII. This agreement includes designated holiday moratorium dates during which no work is permitted. The MOA allows Metro to apply for a permit to waive the holiday moratorium with City Council holding sole discretion to review, approve, or deny the request.
On July 30, 2026, City Staff received Metro’s application to work during the 2026 holiday moratorium, which spans from Thanksgiving Day 2026 to New Year’s Day 2027 (Attachment 1).
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DISCUSSION
Current Work and Site Conditions
Metro continues construction of the Purple (D) Line Extension – Beverly Dr. Station, including the underground station, plaza, and street restoration. Sidewalk restoration and installation of streetscape elements along Wilshire Boulevard between El Camino Drive and Crescent Drive are mostly complete, pending median restoration, permanent traffic signal restoration, final paving, and completion of punch-list items. Surface construction is expected to conclude by spring 2027.
Wilshire Boulevard between Beverly Drive and Crescent Drive has maintained two travel lanes in each direction 24 hours a day, seven days a week since April 2025. Left turns are allowed at Beverly Drive and Crescent Drive but restricted at North and South Cañon Drives.
Work Allowed During the Moratorium
Per the MOA, Metro is permitted to continue 24/7 work within staging yards and underground areas during the holiday moratorium. Metro will also maintain and monitor temporary patches over the geotechnical instruments and dewatering wells within the right-of-way. Temporary traffic control requests for maintenance or emergency work will be reviewed by City staff on a case-by-case basis with advance notice. City staff will continue oversight to ensure safety and compliance with the MOA.
Holiday Moratorium Waiver Request
Metro and Tutor Perini Corporation / O&G (TPOG) have requested a waiver of the moratorium to complete the final street paving and striping along Wilshire Boulevard and adjacent streets between El Camino Drive and Rexford Drive within the public right-ofway. TPOG intends to schedule the final paving in early November; however, in the event of weather-related delays, TPOG requests authorization to perform the work during nighttime hours, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Metro states that restricting the work during the moratorium period could slow station construction and that leaving the roadway in an unfinished condition could create safety risks.
Staff Review and Recommendations
After reviewing the proposed activities and projected construction timeline, staff finds that granting the waiver will not significantly reduce the overall schedule nor expedite the station opening. Continued surface construction during the holiday period could result in open-trench conditions and unforeseen construction issues, potentially extending lane reductions beyond the hours allowed under the MOA.
Therefore, staff recommends denying the waiver request due to the potential construction impacts and to avoid unnecessary disruption to residents, businesses, and travelers during the holiday period.
Given that the majority of sidewalk-related work along Wilshire Boulevard has been completed, staff also recommends that Metro restore safe and normal street conditions and reopen Wilshire Boulevard to three lanes in each direction between Beverly Drive and Crescent Drive before Thanksgiving Day. Metro should also restore any other affected areas within the public right-of-way.
If Metro is able to complete the final paving in November, Wilshire Boulevard will be permanently restored to three lanes in each direction before Thanksgiving Day, and temporary restoration of the street configuration may not be necessary. If final street Meeting Date: October 20, 2026
restoration is delayed or paused due to weather conditions in the days immediately preceding Thanksgiving Day, City staff will coordinate with Metro to determine what limited interim work is necessary to maintain safe roadway conditions and minimize impacts on the community. Such interim work would not constitute approval of continued construction activities beyond those necessary to maintain public safety and roadway conditions during the holiday moratorium.
Community Engagement
Notices regarding the waiver request were emailed to the City’s contact database on October 6, 2026. Links to the notice and upcoming City Council agenda items were also posted on the City’s website. No comments or additional responses were received.
Next Steps
If the waiver is denied, staff will monitor the work and require Metro to restore Wilshire Boulevard to three lanes in each direction before the start of the moratorium, either through temporary restoration or, if final paving is completed, permanent restoration.
To create a more inviting holiday atmosphere, the City will continue maintaining graphic wraps on fences surrounding the staging yards and work sites and will add seasonal holiday banners to the staging yard walls to enhance the streetscape.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approving or denying this request. The terms of the MOA include provisions for Metro to reimburse costs for all staff and consultants performing work associated with design-build construction activities of the Purple Line Extension – Section 2 in Beverly Hills.
Michael V. Hensley,
Interim Director of Public Works
Approved By
Attachment 1
October 7, 2026 Metro Unifier Record No. 02073
City of Beverly Hills Department of Public Works
345 Foothill Road
Beverly Hills, CA 91210
Attention: Mr. Daren Grilley, City Engineer
Reference: Contract No. C1120-Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project City of Beverly Hills letter dated September 11, 2026
Metro Unifier Record No. 02001 dated July 30, 2026
Subject: BDS Winter 2026 Holiday Moratorium – Application for a Permit to Work Additional Information
Dear Mr. Grilley,
In response to the City of Bevery Hills (COBH) above referenced letter, the attached letter from TPOG describes a TPOG’s modified request for Winter 2026 Holiday Moratorium Exemptions, specifically Final Street Paving and Striping, during the period Thursday, November 26, 2026, through Friday January 1, 2027.
An approval of this request would allow TPOG to continue performing work according to the project schedule and complete this important element of the Work. A rejection of this request could potentially cause a delay to the project and have cost and schedule impacts. Additional information can be provided to support this application if required.
Sincerely,
Zephaniah Varley
Senior Executive Officer, Project Management
Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project
Enclosure: TPOG’s Letter C1120-LACMTA-1716, dated October 5, 2026 cc: Bill Zein – City of Beverly Hills (Psomas) Christine Chung – COBH Kim Chan – Metro Ayokunle Ogunrinde – Metro
Mindy Lake – Metro Gregg Davidson – Metro
Document Control File
Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Metro
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952
213.922.2000 Tel
metro.net
Tutor Perini Corporation / O&G
2040 Century Park East
Los Angeles, CA 90067
October 5, 2026
Tutor Perini 2
C O R P O R A T IO N .>-
a Joint Venture
LACMTA-1716
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952
Attn: Zephaniah Varley
Reference: LACMTA Westside Purple Line Extension Project Section 2, Contract No. C71493000Cl120 Metro Unifier Record No. 02063, dated September 23, 2026 TPOG Letter LACMTA-1694, dated September 21, 2026
Metro Unifier Record No. 02001, dated July 30, 2026
TPOG Letter LACMTA-1644, dated July 27, 2026
Subject: BDS Winter 2026 Holiday Moratorium Exemption Request -- City of Beverly Hills Notice of Potential Delay- New Requirements for CoBH Paving Dear Mr. Varley,
Further to the above-referenced correspondence, and in response to Metro Unifier Record No. 02063, dated September 23, 2026, this letter represents TPOG's modified request for Winter 2026 Holiday Moratorium Exemptions for the Beverly Drive Station (BOS) work on Wilshire Boulevard and adjacent streets, during the holiday period defined as Thanksgiving Day through New Year's Day, i.e. November 26, 2026 through January 1, 2027. The BOS work during the CoBH identified Holiday Moratorium period, and the work-days and hours for these activities (according to the executed MOA) would be as follows:
Construction Activity Weekdays Weekends
Traffic Control to support Final 10:00PM to 6:00AM N/A Street Paving and Striping Final Street Paving (nights) 10:00PM to 6:00AM N/A
TPOG will continue to implement appropriate mitigation measures during the requested Holiday Moratorium period. The modified Holiday Moratorium Exemptions would allow TPOG to complete the final paving from N. Rexford Dr. to S. El Camino Dr in the event the work is not able to be completed prior to the Holiday Moratorium.
Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions or need any additional information. #ely,
Dan Louis
Project Manager
1 July 30, 2026 Metro Unifier Record No. 02002
City of Beverly Hills Department of Public Works
345 Foothill Road
Beverly Hills, CA 91210
Attention: Mr. Daren Grilley, City Engineer
Reference: Contract No. C1120-Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project Subject: Beverly Dr Station Winter 2026 Holiday Moratorium – Application for a Permit to Work Dear Mr. Grilley,
In accordance with Article XIII, Holiday Moratorium of the MOA, Metro hereby requests a permit to work during the following 2026 holiday moratorium dates:
• Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day – Thursday, November 26, 2026, through Friday January 1, 2026.
The attached letter from TPOG describes the work hours and construction activities for these dates.
Approval of this request would allow TPOG to continue performing work according to the project schedule, which is especially critical at this stage of the Project. A rejection of this request could potentially cause a delay to the project and have cost and schedule impacts. Additional information can be provided to support this application if required.
Sincerely,
Zephaniah Varley
Senior Executive Officer, Project Management
Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project
Enclosure: TPOG’s Letter C1120-LACMTA-1644 – BDS Winter 2026 Holiday Moratorium Request – City of Beverly Hills
cc: Bill Zein – City of Beverly Hills (Psomas) Kim Chan – Metro Ayokunle Ogunrinde – Metro Mindy Lake – Metro
Gregg Davidson - Metro
Document Control File
Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Metro
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952
213.922.2000 Tel
metro.net
Tutor Perini Corporation/ O&G
Century Park Plaza
1801 Century Park East Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90067
July 27, 2026
Tutor Perini [,
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a Joint Venture
LACMTA - 1644
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952
Attn: Zephaniah Varley
Reference: LACMTA Westside Purple Line Extension Project Section 2, Contract No. C71493000C1120 Subject: BDS Winter 2026 Holiday Moratorium Exemption Request - City of Beverly Hills Dear Mr. Varley,
This letter represents TPOG's written request for Winter 2026 Holiday Moratorium Exemptions for the Beverly Drive Station (BDS), formerly Wilshire Rodeo Station, work on Wilshire Boulevard and adjacent streets, during the holiday period defined as Thanksgiving Day through New Year's Day, i.e. November 26, 2026 through January 1, 2027. The BOS work during the CoBH identified Holiday Moratorium period, and the work-days and hours for these activities (according to the executed MOA) would be:
Construction Activity Weekdays Weekends
Traffic Control maintaining 2-lanes
in each direction for material 9:00AM to 4:00PM 8:00AM to 6:00PM delivery, construction support, etc. 8:15PM to 7:00AM 9:00PM to 7:00AM (off-peak hours)
Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk and ADA 8:00AM to 9:00PM 8:00AM to 9:00PM Ramps (start time per MOA) Traffic signal and streetlight 8:00AM to 9:00PM 8:00AM to 9:00PM installations (start time per MOA) 8:00PM to 7:00AM 8:00PM to 7:00AM Final Street Paving (off-peak) 8:15PM to 7:00AM 8:15PM to 7:00AM TPOG will continue to implement appropriate mitigation measures during the requested Holiday Moratorium period. These Holiday Moratorium Exemptions would allow TPOG to continue to perform work according to the project schedule. Not receiving the MOA-associated Holiday exemptions would cause delays to the BOS completion activities.
Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions or need any additional information. 7w
Dan Louis
Project Manager
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