Administrative
Report
H.11., File # 25-0865 Meeting Date: 7/1/2025
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
TITLE
APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE MEASURE R 20% BUS OPERATIONS FUNDS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2035
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has allocated bus operations funding through Measure R 20% Bus Operations Funds. The City of Redondo Beach, Beach Cities Transit (BCT) is eligible to receive an estimated $327,611 in funding for FY 2025-26.
The funding will be allocated through the Annual Funding Marks provided by LACMTA. Approval of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) will enable BCT to receive funding from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035.
BACKGROUND
On November 4, 2008, voters in Los Angeles County approved Measure R, establishing a one-half percent sales tax for the purpose of improving public transportation and enhancing quality of life in the county. LACMTA is the agency responsible for administering the sales tax and dispersing the funds to transit operators. Annual Funding Marks incorporate ridership to allocate funds, which consist of Proposition A and C, as well as Measure R and M funds, in addition to other dedicated transit funding, to the municipal transit operators.
BCT is categorized as a municipal transit operator and, as such, is eligible to receive Measure R 20% Bus Operations funds. The MOU for allocation of Measure R 20% Bus Operations Program Funds allows the revenue to be utilized for eligible operating expenses.
Eligible operating expenses include BCT bus operations, maintenance, expansion and any other operating expenses that meet the program purpose and/or objectives. BCT is eligible to receive an estimated $327,611 in FY 2025-26 and plans to use funds to support the management agreement for the operation and maintenance of BCT fixed route and dial-a-ride services.
COORDINATION
The MOU has been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive an estimated $327,611 in Measure R 20% Bus Operations Funds in FY 2025-26.
The funds are included in the FY 2025-26 Budget and will be used to support BCT fixed route and
H.11., File # 25-0865 Meeting Date: 7/1/2025
The funds are included in the FY 2025-26 Budget and will be used to support BCT fixed route and dial-a-ride services. General Funds are not impacted by the MOU.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
· Redondo beach FY26 - Measure R 20%.pdf
· Measure R Guidelines for Operations, October 09, 2009