HomeMy Public PortalAbout06 June 12, 2019 CommissionRIVERSIDE
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
TIME/DATE: 9:30 a.m. / Wednesday, June 12, 2019
LOCATION: BOARD ROOM
County of Riverside Administrative Center
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside
COMMISSIONERS
Chair — Chuck Washington
Vice Chair— Ben J. Benoit
Second Vice Chair — Jan Harnik
Kevin Jeffries, County of Riverside, District 1
Karen Spiegel, County of Riverside, District 2
Chuck Washington, County of Riverside, District 3
V. Manuel Perez, County of Riverside, District 4
Jeff Hewitt, County of Riverside, District 5
Art Welch / Daniela Andrade, City of Banning
Lloyd White / Julio Martinez, City of Beaumont
Joseph DeConinck / Johnny Rodriguez, City of Blythe
Larry Smith / To Be Appointed, City of Calimesa
Randall Bonner / Jeremy Smith, City of Canyon Lake
Raymond Gregory / Mark Carnevale, City of Cathedral City
Steven Hernandez / Megan Beaman Jacinto, City of Coachella
Wes Speake / Jim Steiner, City of Corona
Scott Matas / Russell Betts, City of Desert Hot Springs
Clint Lorimore / Todd Rigby, City of Eastvale
Linda Krupa / Russ Brown, City of Hemet
Dana Reed / To Be Appointed, City of Indian Wells
Waymond Fermon / Oscar Ortiz, City of Indio
Brian Berkson / Chris Barajas, City of Jurupa Valley
Kathleen Fitzpatrick / Robert Radi, City of La Quinta
Bob Magee / Natasha Johnson, City of Lake Elsinore
Bill Zimmerman / Dean Deines, City of Menifee
Victoria Baca / Carla Thornton, City of Moreno Valley
Scott Vinton / Randon Lane, City of Murrieta
Berwin Hanna / Ted Hoffman, City of Norco
Jan Harnik / Kathleen Kelly, City of Palm Desert
Lisa Middleton / Jon R. Roberts, City of Palm Springs
Michael M. Vargas / Rita Rogers, City of Perris
Ted Weill / Charles Townsend, City of Rancho Mirage
Rusty Bailey / Andy Melendrez, City of Riverside
Andrew Kotyuk / Russ Utz, City of San Jacinto
Michael S. Naggar / Maryann Edwards, City of Temecula
Ben J. Benoit / Joseph Morabito, City of Wildomar
Mike Beauchamp, Governor's Appointee Caltrans District 8
Comments are welcomed by the Commission. If you wish to provide comments to the Commission,
please complete and submit a Speaker Card to the Clerk of the Board.
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RCTC: June Commission Agenda - June 12, 2019
Good morning Commissioners,
The June Agenda for the Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 @ 9:30 a.m. is available. Please copy
the link:
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Also attached for your review and information is the conflict of interest memo and form.
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Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Tara Byerly
Deputy Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
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4080 Lemon St. 3rd FI.1 P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA 92502
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Good morning Commission Alternates,
The June Agenda for the Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 12 @ 9:30 a.m. is available. Please copy
the link:
https://www.rctc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Agenda.pdf
Thank you,
Tara Byerly
Deputy Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
951.787.7141 W 1951.787.7906 F
4080 Lemon St. 3rd FI. 1 P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA 92502
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Riverside County Transportation Commission
Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board
June 4, 2019
G.C. 84308 Compliance — Potential Conflict of Interest
California Government Code 84308 states a Commissioner may not participate in any discussion or
action concerning a contract or amendment if a campaign contribution of more than $250 is
received in the past 12 months or 3 months following the conclusion from a bidder or bidder's agent.
This prohibition does not apply to the awarding of contracts that are competitively bid. The
Commission's procurement division asks potential vendors to disclose any contributions made to
the campaigns of any Commissioner as part of their submitted bid packets. As an additional
precaution, those entities are included below in an effort to give Commissioners opportunity to
review their campaign statements for potential conflicts. Please note the entities listed in this
memo are not encompassing of all potential conflicts and are in addition to any personal conflicts
of interest such as those disclosed on Statement of Economic Interests —Form 700 or prohibited
by Government Code Section 1090. Please contact me should you have any questions.
Agenda Item No 9D —Recurring Contracts for Fiscal Year 2019/20
Consultant(s): AMMA Transit Planning
Heather Menninger
Owner/Principal
19069 Van Buren, Suite 114-378
Riverside, CA 92508
Best Best & Krieger, LLP
Steven DeBaun, Partner
3390 University Avenue, 5th Flr.
Riverside, CA 92501
Celtics Ventures Inc.
Matt Raymond, Founder/CEO
215 Avenue I, Ste. 104
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Bechtel Infrastructure Corp.
Donald H. Wright
Principal/Vice President
707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 3088
Los Angeles, CA 90017
BLX Group LLC
Glenn R. Casterline
Managing Director
777 Figueroa St., Suite 3200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
ECS Imaging, Inc.
Ashley Burt, Accounting Asst.
5905 Brockton Avenue, #C
Riverside, CA 92506
RCTC Potential Conflicts of Interest
June 4, 2019
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Epic Land Solutions, Inc.
Karen Starr, President
2601 Airport Drive, Suite 115
Torrance, CA 90505
Fieldman, Rolapp & Assoc., Inc.
Daniel L. Wiles, Principal
19900 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 1100
Irvine, CA 92612
Media Beef, Inc.
Michael Hemry, President
6809 Indiana Ave., Suite 130
Riverside, CA 92506
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Victor Hsu, Partner
555 South Flower Street, 41st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
U.S. Bank National Association
Ashraf Almurdaah, Vice President
633 W. 5th Street, 24th FI.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Stantec
Sheldon Mar, Senior Associate
475 5th Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Exigent Systems Inc.
Dustin E. Hoffman, President
1020 Nevada Street, Suite 201
Redlands, CA 92374
Iteris, Inc.
Ramin Massoumi, Sr. Vice Pres.
General Manager
1700 Carnegie Ave., Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92605
MGO, LLP
Peter George, Partner
4675 MacArthur Court, Ste. 600
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
LLP
Devin Brennan, Partner
405 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
WSP USA Inc.
Laura S. Unger
U.S. Regulatory Comp. Mgr.
One Penn Plaza, rd Flr.
New York, NY 10119
Monsido, Inc.
Jacob Riff, President
5355 Mirra Sorrento PI.
Suite 725
Sam Diego, CA 92121
Agenda Item No 9H — Amendment to On -Call Station Repair and Maintenance
Consultant(s): Braughton Construction Inc.
.John Braughton, President
10722 Arrow Rte., Suite 810
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
RCTC Potential Conflicts of Interest
June 4, 2019
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Agenda Item No 91 — Approval of Agreement for Construction Management Services, Materials
Testing, and Construction Surveying and Approval of Various Agreements for the Interstate
15/Railroad Canyon Road Interchange Improvements Project
Consultant(s): Arcadis U.S., Inc.
Nabil Fraywat, Vice President
3600 Lime Street, Suite 527
Riverside, CA 92501
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN the Riverside County Transportation Commission will
be adopting its annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2019/20 at its lneet-
ing .on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room, County Ad-
ministrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, California, 92501.
In accordance to Section 7910 of the California Government Code, which imple-
ments Article XIIIB, the Commission shall establish its appropriations limit each
fiscal year. Based on calculations, using the California per capita personal in-
come and the population change within Riverside County, the proposed appro-
priations limit is $487,698,077. Calculations supporting the proposal are availa-
ble for public viewing for fifteen (15) days from the first date of this Notice,
from 8 a.m, to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at its principal place of 'business
located at 4080 Lemon Street, Third Floor, Riverside, California 92501.
Comments will be accepted on the proposed FY 2019/20 annual appropriations
limit goal until Friday, May 31, 2019. For questions regarding the appropria-
tions limit, please contact Nl€chele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance, at the
RCTCOffice, 4080 Lemon Street. Third Floor, Riverside, California 92501 or by
calling (951) 787-7141.
Published: May 22, 2019
By: Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Riverside County Transportation} Commission will
be adopting its annual appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2019/20 at its meet-
ing on Wednesday, June 12, 2019,.at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room, County Ad-
ministrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, California, 92501.
In accordance to Section 7910 of the California Government. Code, which imple-
ments Article 'X1118, the Commission shall establish its appropriations limit each
fiscal year. Based on calculations, using the California per capita personal in-
come and the population change within Riverside County, the proposed appro-
priations limit is $487,698,077. Calculations supporting the proposal are availa-
ble for public viewing for fifteen (15) days from the first date of this Notice,
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at its principal place of business
located at 4080 Lemon Street, Third Floor, Riverside, California 92.501,
Comments will be accepted on the proposed FY 2019/20 annual appropriations
limit goal until Friday, May 31, 2019. For questions regarding the appropria-
tions limit, please contact Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance, at the
RCTC Office, 4080 Lemon Street, Third Floor, Riverside, California 92501 or by
calling (951) 787-7141.
Published, May 22, 2019
By: Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
www.rctc.org
MEETING AGENDA*
*Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda
9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
BOARD ROOM
County of Riverside Administrative Center
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, CA
In compliance with the Brown Act and Government Code Section 54957.5, agenda materials distributed 72 hours
prior to the meeting, which are public records relating to open session agenda items, will be available for
inspection by members of the public prior to the meeting at the Commission office, 4080 Lemon Street, Third
Floor, Riverside, CA, and on the Commission's website, www.rctc.org.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Government Code Section 54954.2, and the Federal
Transit Administration Title VI, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (951) 787-7141 if special assistance is
needed to participate in a Commission meeting, including accessibility and translation services. Assistance is
provided free of charge. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time will assist staff in assuring
reasonable arrangements can be made to provide assistance at the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS — Each individual speaker is limited to speak three (3) continuous minutes or less.
The Commission may, either at the direction of the Chair or by majority vote of the Commission, waive
this three -minute time limitation. Depending on the number of items on the Agenda and the number of
speakers, the Chair may, at his/her discretion, reduce the time of each speaker to two (2) continuous
minutes. In addition, the maximum time for public comment for any individual item or topic is thirty (30)
minutes. Also, the Commission may terminate public comments if such comments become repetitious.
Speakers may not yield their time to others without the consent of the Chair. Any written documents to
be distributed or presented to the Commission shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Board. This policy
applies to Public Comments and comments on Agenda Items.
Under the Brown Act, the Commission should not take action on or discuss matters raised during public
comment portion of the agenda that are not listed on the agenda. Commission members may refer such
matters to staff for factual information or to be placed on the subsequent agenda for consideration.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 12, 2019
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5. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS — The Commission may add an item to the Agenda after making a
finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came to the
attention of the Commission subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding an item
to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Commission. If there are less than 2/3 of the Commission
members present, adding an item to the agenda requires a unanimous vote. Added items will
be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 8, 2019
7. PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Receive input on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019/20;
2) Close the public hearing on the proposed Budget for FY 2019/20;
3) Approve the salary schedule effective July 4, 2019, located in Appendix E of the proposed
budget; and
4) Adopt the proposed Budget for FY 2019/20.
8. PUBLIC HEARING — AMENDED AND RESTATED ORDINANCE OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF TOLLS AND THE
ENFORCEMENT OF TOLL VIOLATIONS FOR THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION EXPRESS LANES
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Ordinance No. 19-001, "An Amended and Restated Ordinance of the Riverside
County Transportation Commission Relating to the Administration of Tolls and the
Enforcement of Toll Violations for the Riverside County Transportation Commission
Express Lanes", including approval of the toll evasion penalties and fees for a violation
set forth in Schedule A of the Ordinance.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR —All matters on the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion
unless a Commissioner(s) requests separate action on specific item(s). Items pulled from the
Consent Calendar will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.
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June 12, 2019
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9A. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to adopt Resolution No. 19-010, "Resolution of the
Riverside County Transportation Commission Establishing the Annual Appropriations
Limit", for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
9B. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for
the quarter ended March 31, 2019.
9C. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements
for the nine months ended March 31, 2019.
9D. RECURRING CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve the single -year recurring contracts in an amount not to exceed
$16,982,780 for Fiscal Year 2019/20;
2) Approve the recurring contracts for specialized services in an amount not to
exceed $3,439,000 in FY 2019/20 and $7,262,100 in FYs 2020/21 — 2021/22;
and
3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 12, 2019
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9E. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Adopt the following bill positions:
a) SB 742 (Allen) — Support;
b) AB 1149 (Fong) — Support; and
2) Receive and file an update on state and federal legislation.
9F. 2019 STATE ROUTE 91 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Overview
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Page144
This item is for the Commission to approve the 2019 State Route 91 Implementation
Plan.
9G. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH REYES CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE
RIVERSIDE DOWNTOWN LAYOVER FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Award Agreement No. 19-33-029-00 to Reyes Construction, Inc., as the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder, for the construction of the Riverside Downtown
Layover Facility Expansion Project (Project) in the amount of $4,379,858, plus
a contingency amount of $420,142, for a total amount not to exceed
$4.8 million;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work
pursuant to the agreement terms up to the total amount.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 12, 2019
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9H. AMENDMENT TO ON -CALL STATION REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve Agreement No. 18-24-001-02, Amendment No. 2 to Agreement
No. 18-24-001-00, with Braughton Construction Co. Inc. (Braughton) for
additional station repair, maintenance and modernization services for an
additional amount of $1,222,000 and a total amount not to exceed $3,942,000;
and
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission.
91. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
MATERIALS TESTING, AND CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING AND APPROVAL OF VARIOUS
AGREEMENTS FOR THE INTERSTATE 15/RAILROAD CANYON ROAD INTERCHANGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Award Agreement No. 19-31-030-00 to Arcadis U.S., Inc. to perform
construction management services, materials testing, and construction
surveying for the Interstate 15/Railroad Canyon Road Interchange
Improvements Project (Project) in the amount of $ 5,450,793, plus a
contingency amount of $545,079 for potential changes in scope, for a total
amount not to exceed $ 5,995,872;
2) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve the use of the
contingency amount as may be required for the Project;
3) Approve Agreement No. 10-72-016-07, Amendment No. 7 to Agreement
No. 10-72-016-00 with the city of Lake Elsinore (City) to identify the
Commission as the implementing agency for the Construction Phase and
authorize $22,248,700 in Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF)
regional arterial funds for the construction phase;
4) Approve Agreement No. 19-31-031-00 with the City for enhanced landscaping
and aesthetics and the City's contribution of $755,000;
5) Approve Agreement No. 19-31-077-00, between the Commission and Caltrans
that defines the roles and responsibilities for Project construction;
6) Approve Agreement No. 19-31-069-00 with the California Highway Patrol (CHP)
for Construction Zone Enforcement Enhancement Program (COZEEP) for an
amount not to exceed $477,300; and
7) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
finalize and execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission.
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9J. FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 MEASURE A COMMUTER ASSISTANCE BUSPOOL SUBSIDY
FUNDING CONTINUATION REQUESTS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Authorize payment of the $2,350/month maximum subsidy per buspool for the
period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, to the existing Riverside I buspool; and
2) Require subsidy recipients to meet monthly buspool reporting requirements as
supporting documentation to receive payments.
9K. FISCAL YEARS 2019/20 — 2021/22 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve the Fiscal Years 2019/20 — 2021/22 Short Range Transit Plans (SRTPs)
for the cities of Banning (Banning), Beaumont (Beaumont), Corona (Corona),
and Riverside; Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA); Riverside Transit
Agency (RTA); SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine); and the Commission's
Commuter Rail Program; and
2) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve final versions of the
SRTPs.
9L. POLICY UPDATE ON THE USE OF STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDING BY
OPERATORS
Page 321
Overview
This item is for the Commission to approve the use of unallocated and unprogrammed
State Transit Assistance (STA) funds for transit operating assistance under eligibility
standards as outlined in the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Guidelines and
Public Utilities Code (PUC) § 99314.6 for transit operators and PUC § 99234.9 and
99313.7 for rail services.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 12, 2019
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9M. REGIONALIZATION OF COMMUTER PROGRAMS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve Agreement No. 19-45-080-00 with the San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for a three-year term to reimburse the
Commission in an amount not to exceed $4.5 million for commuter/employer
rideshare (IE Commuter) and Inland Empire 511 (IE511) programs administered
by the Commission, on behalf of both agencies, and for the Commission to
reimburse SBCTA an amount not to exceed $350,000, for SBCTA's provision of
rideshare and vanpool program web -based software, as part of an ongoing
bi-county partnership;
2) Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 19-45-079-00, between
Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (LA SAFE) and
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), Orange
County Transportation Authority, SBCTA, and Ventura County Transportation
Commission for Metro's regional 511 deployment and operations; and
3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission.
10. APPROVAL OF METROLINK OPERATING AND CAPITAL SUBSIDIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
AND RELATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND OF THE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR
THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OPTIMIZED RAIL EXPANSION PROGRAM FOR THE RIVERSIDE
DOWNTOWN STATION EXPANSION PROJECT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file a report on the Commission's portion of the Fiscal Year 2019/20
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) operating and capital budget;
2) Approve the FY 2019/20 SCRRA operating and capital budget, which results in a total
operating and capital subsidy of $23,475,203 from the Commission;
3) Authorize the Executive Director to finalize and execute Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) No. 19-25-078-00 with SCRRA regarding annual funding,
including subrecipient matters related to pass -through of federal funding; an
4) Authorize the Executive Director to finalize and execute Agreement No. 19-33-082-00
for the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program Cooperative
Agreement for the Riverside - Downtown Station Expansion Project
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11. FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 SB 821 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PROGRAM FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve the Fiscal Year 2019/20 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities (SB 821)
program recommended project allocations in the amount of $3,901,915;
2) Direct staff to prepare memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the project
sponsors to outline the project schedules and local funding commitments; anD
3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director to execute the MOUs with the project
sponsors, pursuant to legal counsel review.
12. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
13. COMMISSIONERS / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Overview
This item provides the opportunity for the Commissioners and the Executive Director to report
on attended meetings/conferences and any other items related to Commission activities.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (D)(2) OF GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9
Potential Number of Case(s): 1
14B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Executive Director or Designee
Item
APN(s)
Property Owner
Buyer(s)
1
118-160-021
RCTC
C&E Investments
and
Brian Tressen
2
117-122-029
RCTC
Pravin Kumar
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 12, 2019
Page 9
14C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Executive Director or Designee
Item
APN(s)
Property Owner
Buyer(s)
1
305-060-008
Mendoza, Pedro &
RCTC
Teresa
2
305-060-009
Fernandez, Jesse
RCTC
3
305-060-029
Swift Transportation
RCTC
4
465-110-001
Dilworth, Nelson S.,
et al.
RCTC
413-380-004
5
413-380-005
Johnson, Keith W. &
RCTC
413-380-013
William C.
6
413-380-021
Bouye, Steve & Diana
RCTC
413-380-022
7
414-110-058
RSI Communities
RCTC
Calif
8
153-020-010
Schamber, Eutimio &
RCTC
Tammie Jo
15. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
July 10, 2019, Board Room, First Floor, County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street,
Riverside.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
ROLL CALL
DUNE 12, 2019
County of Riverside, District
County of Riverside, District II
County of Riverside, District III
County of Riverside, District IV
County of Riverside, District V
City of Banning
City of Beaumont
City of Blythe
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Cathedral City
City of Coachella
City of Corona
City of Desert Hot Springs
City of Eastvale
City of Hemet
City of Indian Wells
City of Indio
City of Jurupa Valley
City of La Quinta
City of Lake Elsinore
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MINUTES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Riverside County Transportation Commission was called to order by
Chair Chuck Washington at 9:31 a.m. in the Board Room at the County of Riverside
Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, California, 92501.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners/Alternates Present
Victoria Baca
Rusty Bailey
Ben J. Benoit
Brian Berkson
Randall Bonner
Christy Connors
Waymond Fermon
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Raymond Gregory
Berwin Hanna
Jan Harnik
Steven Hernandez
Jeff Hewitt
Kevin Jeffries
Linda Krupa
Scott Matas
Bob Magee
Lisa Middleton
Michael Naggar
V. Manuel Perez
Dana Reed
Todd Rigby
Wes Speake
Karen Spiegel
Larry Smith
Russ Utz
Michael M. Vargas
Scott Vinton
Chuck Washington
Ted Weill
Art Welch
Lloyd White
Bill Zimmerman
Commissioners Absent
Joseph DeConinck
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Karen Spiegel led the Commission in a flag salute.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, Chair Washington and Anne Mayer presented Management Analyst Michelle
McCamish with a 5-year service award.
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Vicki Van Leuven, a city of Downey resident, expressed extreme concern for the 91
Express Lanes especially after dealing with years of construction and now Interstate
15/State Route 71 is a parking lot all the time even on Saturdays. She discussed her
concern with the toll staff and suggested the 3+ lane requirement, which is not on the
other side of the freeway puts the 2+ carpoolers back in the one lane they gained, which
makes traffic congestion worse. Ms. Van Leuven suggested taking off the 3+ carpool lane
to see if it alleviates the problem. She also expressed concern the $5 toll rates has gone
up to $20 during peak hours and requested where these funds are going.
R.A. Barney Barnett stated he has owned the Highgrove Happenings Newspaper for 25
years and he retired in 2001 as a conductor on the BNSF and the Santa Fe Railroad. He
displayed a map that shows the new curved railroad track that was built to connect the
Perris Valley Line track to the BNSF main line. He expressed trying to get a Metrolink stop
at Highgrove for 18 years. Mr. Barnett explained when the new curve was built to go from
Riverside to Perris the Metrolink trains go around that curve and by speaking to the crews
at BNSF the trains are no longer assembled at the San Bernardino yard. Mr. Barnett
requested to meet with staff and place an item on the agenda to answer the
Commissioners questions and noted the Commission owns the property where the
proposed Metrolink stop would be. He brought the May 2019 Highgrove Happenings
Newspaper that was distributed to the Commissioners.
5. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS
There is a revision to Attachment 1 to Agenda item 7, "Public Hearing — Adopt Two
Resolutions of Necessity for the Acquisition of Fee and Temporary Construction Easement
Interests in All or Portions of Certain Real Property, By Eminent Domain, More Particularly
Described as Assessor Parcel Nos. 305-050-051 and 305-050-055 (CPNs 1099 and 1010),
and Assessor Parcen No. 305-060-010 (CPN 1012), Located in Perris, Riverside County,
California, for the Construction of an Interchange at the Intersection of Interstate 215 and
Placentia Avenue, in Riverside County, California".
Steve DeBaun, Legal Counsel, explained there is an additional closed session item that
staff is requesting the Commission add to this agenda. The need for this item arose
subsequent to the publication of this agenda based on a correspondence to and from
Caltrans, the Commission, and OCTA regarding a potential connector between the SR-241
toll road and the 91 Express Lanes. Therefore, this item needs a two-thirds vote to add it
to the agenda.
M/S/C (Benoit/Speak) to add this closed session item to the agenda.
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — JANUARY 31 WORKSHOP AND APRIL 10, 2019
M/S/C (Berkson/Baca) to approve the January 31 Workshop and April 10, 2019
minutes as submitted.
Abstain: Gregory on the January 31 Workshop minutes and Smith
7. PUBLIC HEARING — PUBLIC HEARING — ADOPT TWO RESOLUTIONS OF NECESSITY FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF FEE AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT INTERESTS IN
ALL OR PORTIONS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, BY EMINENT DOMAIN, MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 305-050-051 AND 305-050-055
(CPNS 1009 AND 1010), AND ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 305-060-010 (CPN 1012), LOCATED
IN PERRIS, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
INTERCHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE 215 AND PLACENTIA AVENUE, IN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Chair Washington called upon legal counsel to explain the nature and scope of this
hearing.
Steve DeBaun clarified staff will be presenting the agenda item.
Mark Lancaster, Right of Way Manager, presented the two resolutions of necessity for
the construction of an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 215 and Placentia
Avenue and discussed the following areas:
• The Commission is required to make the following findings:
1. The public interest and necessity require the proposed project;
2. The project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible
with the greatest public good and the least private injury;
3. The real property to be acquired is necessary for the project; and
4. The offer of just compensation has been made to the property owner;
• A map that depict the 1-215 Placentia Avenue interchange PS&E project overview
• Maps that depicts the existing Barker Family Trust parcel and Barker Family Trust
parcels after the project
• A design of the original property acquisition by Caltrans
At this time, Mark Lancaster stated the owner's representative who could not attend the
public hearing today requested to have his letter read for the record. Mark Lancaster
stated he worked with Caltrans design staff and they offered them a response, which he
read for the record. Mark Lancaster explained with that response, staff is requesting the
Commission adopt Resolution No. 19-005 to acquire the needed fee and temporary
construction easement interests on the subject property. He reiterated an offer of just
compensation for these property rights was made to the property owner on November
9, 2018.
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At this time, Mark Lancaster presented the Kim Family Trust Parcel. He then stated staff
is requesting the Commission adopt Resolution No. 19-006 to acquire the needed fee
interests on the subject property. An offer of just compensation for the additional
easement interests was made to the property owner on November 7, 2018.
Chair Washington opened the public hearing, requested comments from the
Commissioners, and noted there was public comments to be made.
Commissioner Michael Naggar concurred the response was appropriate and it was
clarified to Mr. Barker as to why his property was taken back in 1998. He asked when
dealing with eminent domain how eminent does the project have to be and could Caltrans
or this body exercise eminent domain, then take the property today, and use it 20 years
from now.
Anne Mayer replied that generally the Commission does not proceed with eminent
domain action if a project is not eminent and eminent can be six months to a year later.
She explained the eminent domain process is actually quite lengthy and the process is
only initiated when and if the lack of possession of the parcel could interfere with the
construction of the project. Anne Mayer explained this Placentia Interchange project
took longer than had been anticipated and generally with a new corridor the right of way
for the interchange is acquired if it is reasonably expected the interchange would be built.
Commissioner Naggar clarified in the Commission's definition of eminent, after what has
been learned over the years means there is funding, and the eminency means the
Commission is ready to go to construction.
Mark Lancaster concurred and explained for this interchange project the Commission has
invested money for the plans to be developed, which are actually going to be submitted
to Caltrans at a 95 percent complete level in early June 2019. He stated as Anne Mayer
indicated, the eminent domain process involves port filings and proceedings and trying to
get possession of the property to get the right of way certified and the plans approved by
November 2019.
In response to Commissioner Wes Speake's inquiry about the Barker Family Trust map if
that existing Frontage Road will be abandoned, Mark Lancaster put the Barker Family
Trust map slide up and stated what happens in this case, since the Barker Family Trust
owns property on both sides a section of the road will be vacated. The entire roadway
right of way outlined in yellow will go to the Barker Family Trust and that was included in
the acreage calculation.
Commissioner Scott Vinton expressed appreciation that Commissioner Speake addressed
his first question and then inquired if the Kim Family Trust parcel to the south has already
been purchased for the basin there.
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Mark Lancaster referred to the Kim Family Trust parcel slide and stated there are actually
two parcels between the Kim parcel and the Val Verde Elementary school and one of
those two parcels has been acquired and the Commission settled with the owner. The
second parcel staff is working with the owner on the compensation amount. He explained
that to the left of the elementary school there are two parcels, they are almost the exact
same size as the Kim parcel in between the Kim parcel and the elementary school, and
the Commission is in acquisition on both of those parcels as well.
Commissioner Vinton referred to the light blue line on the I-215/Placentia Avenue
Interchange vicinity map that was included in the agenda and clarified if those are future
improvements that go through that area.
Mark Lancaster replied those light blue lines are the Mid County Parkway (MCP)
connector so they will connect the MCP from westbound MCP to north 1-215 and another
connector that will connect south 1-215 to the MCP going east, which are future connector
alignments.
In response to Commissioner Vinton's clarification that parcel is not going to be just a
detention basin it will be future improvements, Mark Lancaster replied that is correct as
the MCP sits squarely on top of that.
Commissioner Russ Utz inquiry about this project as he was recently informed there is a
city of Perris proposed project that is a large warehouse development more or less on top
of the Val Verde Elementary school. He asked if the Commission is interfacing with the
city of Perris staff to ensure that their project interlocks with the Commission's project.
He suggested that any property acquisition issues are dealt with in terms of having a
zoomed out approach of those properties to this negotiation as well.
Mark Lancaster replied he is not aware of the warehouse project although the city of
Perris and Commission staff have been coordinating closely. In fact there is a project that
will be constructed at the same time as the interchange project to widen Placentia Avenue
between where the Commission's project ends at Indian Avenue to Perris Boulevard. He
explained east of Perris Boulevard it is a five -lane facility so the Commission is trying to
make it consistent with the roadway from 1-215 to Perris Boulevard. Mark Lancaster
stated currently city of Perris and Commission staff are discussing the property acquisition
and design of that project. He stated the city of Perris is aware of the MCP project, its
footprint and it could be in the area, and he will follow up although he doubts that
warehouse project lies within the MCP corridor.
Commissioner Michael Vargas clarified that potential warehouse project in the city of
Perris will not impact the MCP project.
At this time, Chair Washington called on the Kim family to speak.
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Mr. Chang and Ms. Young Kim explained this is regarding APN 305-060-010 on behalf of
his son Graham Kim who is one of the owners of the property, is a Navy Reserve and away
on job duty so Mr. Young returned the Best Best and Krieger, LLP's March 7, 2019 notice.
He expressed strong concern the Kims do not want to sell the whole lot since they want
to develop it. Mr. Kim provided his opinion letter dated April 8, 2019, to the Commission,
which was distributed to the Commissioners.
At this time, Chair Washington asked if anyone from the public wanted to speak on this
item. There were no other requests to speak.
Chair Washington closed the public hearing and asked if there were any comments from
the Commissioners.
Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board, verified the proof of mailing that certifies the notices
were sent to the property owners of said parcel numbers are on file with the Commission.
Ms. Mobley stated the Commission received written correspondence from the Kim Family
and a representative from the Barker Family Trust, which was distributed to the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Naggar expressed it is difficult to exercise eminent domain particularly
when a property owner does not want to sell their property. He clarified if this property
is located in the city of Perris.
Mark Lancaster replied yes and stated the city limit line goes almost right through the
middle of 1-215 slightly west to the freeway so the railroad property the Commission owns
the Perris Valley Line in the County, but everything east of that is in the city of Perris.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's inquiry for how long this interchange for the MCP
been in the Riverside County or the city of Perris General Plan, Mark Lancaster replied it
has been since the mid-1980s. He explained in 1988 there was a freeway agreement that
is executed between the city of Perris and Caltrans, and a separate one on the County
portion between the county of Riverside and Caltrans. Those identify where interchanges
are to be located and cities either have already adopted them into their general plan or
do so with a freeway agreement execution.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's question if the city of Perris has this in their
circulation element as well as the county of Riverside, Mark Lancaster replied yes they
both do.
Commissioner Naggar stated there lies the problem since the time to have addressed that
was back then.
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Commissioner Vargas expressed appreciation for the presentation as it covered all of his
questions and he moved staff's recommendation.
M/S/C (Vargas/Baca) to:
1) Conduct a hearing to consider the adoption of resolutions of necessity,
including providing all parties interested in the affected properties and
their attorneys, or their representatives, an opportunity to be heard on
the issues relevant to the resolutions of necessity;
2) Make the following findings as hereinafter described in this report:
a) The public interest and necessity require the proposed project;
b) The project is planned or located in a manner that will be most
compatible with the greatest public good and the least private
injury;
c) The real property to be acquired is necessary for the project; and
d) The offer of just compensation has been made to the property
owner.
3) Adopt Resolutions of Necessity Nos. 19-005 and 19-006, "Resolutions of
Necessity for the Acquisition of Fee and Temporary Construction
Easement Interests in All or Portions of Certain Real Property, by Eminent
Domain, More Particularly Described as Assessor Parcel Nos. 305-050-
051 and 305-050-055 (CPNs 1009 and 1010), and Assessor Parcel No. 305-
060-010 (CPN 1012), located in Perris, Riverside County, California," for
the construction of an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 215
and Placentia Avenue, in Riverside County, California.
Anne Mayer explained when this Commission adopts a resolution of necessity related to
an eminent domain acquisition staff always continues to work with the property owners
to resolve concerns to look for an agreeable settlement so those efforts will be on going.
8. PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance, presented the Proposed Budget Fiscal Year
2019/20 and discussed the following areas:
• Budget process
• FY 2019/20 Budget considerations
• Budget summary
• Funding sources and comparison
• Expenditures/expenses by department and comparison
• Capital project development and delivery highlights
• Expenditures/expenses by function and comparison
• Next steps
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At this time, Chair Washington opened the public hearing and asked for public comments.
There were no requests to speak.
Commissioner Vinton expressed appreciation for the presentation and asked about the
CaIPERS one time disbursement since the Commission is funded at 75 percent, is this
expected to continue to happen occasionally.
Michele Cisneros explained by paying down the $8.1 million that will take the Commission
down to a significant level although staff cannot say it is funded at 100 percent. There
are fluctuations when actuarial reports come out every year and it is based on the
aggregation of expected versus actual return on investments, and the inclusion of new
employees. She stated the net pension liability will adjust based on the Commission's
liability and what the market value is of the assets in the plan, but it would be nowhere
close to what the total liability is currently.
In response to Commissioner Vinton's inquiry about the sources for the FY 2018/19
budget and the projected FY 2018/19 as there was an $80 million difference, Anne Mayer
had the expenditures slide brought back up. She replied in terms of the percentage the
Commission is at 75 percent for classic PERS employees. The current ratio for new
employees is the Commission is currently at 95 percent so as Michele Cisneros mentioned
the likelihood of the Commission to be at 100 percent is unlikely due to the variations.
Anne Mayer stated on an annual basis staff will analyze where the Commission is and see
what can be done to be set at 100 percent. She clarified this is the Commission catching
up with those costs for classic employees so as new employees come on board they will
have a different pension formula at a reduced cost.
Michelle Cisneros explained the major variance between the revised budget for FY
2018/19 and the projected has to do with intergovernmental reimbursements and those
are based on project activity. She stated it is anticipated if everything was on schedule
the Commission would be incurring engineering, construction and right of way costs and
would be able to ask for state reimbursement if the costs are incurred the Commission
cannot ask for that revenue. Therefore, the bulk of it is sliding from FY 2018/19 and
pushing it out to FY 2019/20. In response to Commissioner Vinton's clarification that it
has not been taken away from the Commission, Michele Cisneros replied no.
In response to Commissioner Wes Speake's clarification for the revised, projected, and
then the FY 2019/20 for the toll revenue, Michele Cisneros replied when staff developed
the FY 2018/19 budget that was based on a traffic and revenue study the Commission
obviously outperformed what that study has shown. Therefore, the FY 2018/19 projected
is showing what the actuals were through the end of December and projected out what
the rest of the fiscal year for the toll revenues will be about $48 million. She explained
the FY 2019/20 budget for the Commission's toll revenues at $41.8 million is based on the
current trends, which is what is happening on the actual lanes.
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In response to Commissioner Speake's clarification if the difference is $36 million to $41
million and not $47 million to $41 million, Michele Cisneros replied the $36.9 million
budget was very conservative and based on the study. She stated actuals have been
significantly higher then what the study anticipated. Michele Cisneros reiterated the
Commission has a conservative nature so the FY 2019/20 is conservative, although it is
not based on the study that was originally done it is based on what is currently happening
on the lanes.
In response to Commissioner Speake's inquiry the actuals are $47 million and there is a
13 percent drop projected for next fiscal year, Michele Cisneros replied that is what the
Commission is projecting at the end of June and the 13 percent drop is due to the
Commission being conservative. She explained every January or February staff comes
back with the budget adjustments and are always looking at the revenue trends, and if
the Commission significantly out pass the $42 million staff will make that adjustment and
bring it back to the Commission.
Anne Mayer expressed staff will always use conservative numbers in a budget particularly
because the Commission is making decision based on a budgeted amount and the local
jurisdictions, the transit agencies use the Commission's budget numbers. The
Commission is always very conservative as it has been seen in the past revenues have a
tendency to fluctuate and staff is projecting to bring in this year for the TUMF program
$26.7 million and TUMF revenue staff is projecting $25 million for next year. She
explained since staff is projecting a year and a half out and that is why staff comes back
to the Commission in the middle of the year with mid -year budget adjustments and staff
monitors the revenues on a monthly basis.
At this time, Chair Washington reiterated if there is anyone from the public wanting to
speak. He then asked if there were additional comments from the Commissioners. There
were no requests to speak from the public or the Commissioners. Chair Washington
noted the public hearing remains open until June 12.
M/S/C for the public hearing for the proposed Budget for FY 2019/20 to remain
open until the Commission meeting on June 12, 2019.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S/C (White/Baca) to approve the following Consent Calendar items.
9A. QUARTERLY SALES TAX ANALYSIS
Receive and file the sales tax analysis for Quarter 3, 2018 (3Q 2018).
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9B. SINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY REPORT
Receive and file the Single Signature Authority report for the third quarter ended
March 31, 2019.
9C. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
1) Adopt the following bill position:
a) AB 456 (Chiu, Bonta, Low) — Oppose; and
2) Receive and file an update on state and federal legislation.
3)
9D. AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE COMPLETION OF PROJECT
APPROVAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR THE INTERSTATE 15 EXPRESS
LANES PROJECT -SOUTHERN EXTENSION
1) Award Agreement No. 19-31-025-00 to HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) to
provide preliminary engineering and environmental analysis services for
the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project - Southern Extension (1-15 ELPSE),
in the amount of $26,320,011, plus a contingency amount of $2,632,001,
for a total amount not to exceed $28,952,012;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review,
to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency
work as may be required for the Project.
9E. AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
THE 15/91 EXPRESS LANES CONNECTOR PROJECT DESIGN -BUILD PHASE
1) Approve Agreement No. 19-31-067-00 with Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) for reimbursement for closure of the OCTA 91 Express
Lanes in support of the Interstate 15/State Route 91 Express Lanes
Connector Project (15/91 ELC) in the amount of $398,000, plus a
contingency amount of $39,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$437,000;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review,
to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission;
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work
up to the total amount not to exceed as required for the project; and
4) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve future non -
funding amendments to this agreement.
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9F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 19-007 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 LOW CARBON
TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM FUNDS FOR EXPANDED PERRIS VALLEY LINE
SERVICE
Adopt Resolution No. 19-007, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Regarding Authorization for the Execution of the Certifications and
Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations
Program for the Expanded Perris Valley Line Fiscal Year 2018/19 Funds Project in
the Amount of $1,496,728."
9G. FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR FREEWAY
SERVICE PATROL SUPERVISION
1) Approve Agreement No. 19-45-063-00 with the California Highway Patrol
(CHP) to provide supervision and operation of the Freeway Service Patrol
(FSP) program in Riverside County for a three-year term in an amount not
to exceed $3,002,629; and
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review,
to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission.
10. QUARTERLY PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT METRICS REPORT, JANUARY — MARCH 2O19
Cheryl Donahue, Public Affairs Manager, presented the Quarterly Public Engagement
Metrics Report for January — March 2019, highlighting the following areas:
• Importance of metrics
• Overall public engagement activities:
o Social Media — Facebok, Twitter, and Instagram: Reflects changes from
previous quarter October — December 2018
o Facebook sentiment
o Website — Number of sessions +16%; Top pages visited: 1) Homepage; 2)
Meetings and Agendas; 3) Employment and 4) Santa Ana River Trail Project
Phase One; and Desktop at 54% and Mobile at 46%
o The Point E-Newsletter: +62% subscribers
• 1-15 Express Lanes Project:
o Social Media likes/follows; New email registrants; Email inquiries; Website
visits
• #RebootMy Commute program, March only:
o Social Media Advertising — Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
o Facebook sentiment
o Media mentions
o Community outreach
o Website
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M/S/C to receive and file the Quarterly Public Engagement Metrics Report for
January — March 2019.
11. STATE ROUTE 60 TRUCK LANES PROJECT PUBLIC OUTREACH UPDATE
Cheryl Donahue presented the SR-60 Truck Lanes Project Public Outreach, highlighting
the following areas:
• Location — Widen 4.5 miles of SR-60, both directions; Gilman Springs Road to 1.4
miles of Jack Rabbit Trail; and Unincorporated Riverside County Between Moreno
Valley, Beaumont
• Features — Add eastbound truck climbing lane; add westbound truck descending
lane; Widen shoulders to standard widths; Flatten roadway curves; Increase
median barrier height; and Create wildlife crossings
• Graphic of the current condition and future condition
• Funding — State = $76,055,000; Federal = $47,434,000; and Local = $11,186,000;
Project total = $134,675,000
• Purpose — Enhance safety, separate trucks, and reduce traffic congestion
• Accident rates per million miles traveled
• Public Outreach Program
• Upcoming Briefings/Public Events
At this time, Bryce Johnston, Capital Projects Manager, presented the construction
portion of the SR-60 Truck Lanes Project, highlighting the following areas:
• Preliminary Schedule — Estimated start late May 2019; Westbound lane closure
July — December 2019; and New lanes open Late 2021
• Six-month lane closure — Close one westbound lane from July — December 2019;
One lane will remain open; will save one year of construction time; FSP will be
provided; CHP construction support; extensive advanced public outreach; and
additional nighttime lane closures to occur during off-peak hours
• Westbound lane closure area and equipment size/scale
• Moveable barrier — Install moveable k-rail within existing median barrier, 1 mile
apart and will expedite emergency response
• Why not use a zipper?
• Neighboring Projects — Coordination with Caltrans, County of Riverside, and
Corridor cities
• Stay connected
At this time, Commissioner Dana Reed left the meeting.
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In response to Commissioner Kevin Jeffries' inquiry if the moveable barrier will remain
after the construction so if there are fires or bad traffic collisions people can get out of
there, Bryce Johnston replied that was not intended, this is really a construction duration
type of a barrier. When construction is completed there will be a permanent barrier there
that meets all of the Caltrans design standards. Commissioner Jeffries expressed concern
that was his fear, as they need to be able to extradite people out of there rather than
leaving them trapped on the freeway if there is a fire.
Anne Mayer stated staff can certainly explore that option as she is sitting next to Christy
Connors, head of Caltrans Design at Caltrans District 8, she is nodding her head yes. Those
moveable barriers have been installed on 1-10 in the Banning Pass and they were added
on the SR-91 Corridor in the canyon.
Bryce Johnston stated this has been proposed to Caltrans if there was a way to make it a
permanent facility but it is currently not part of the plan.
Commissioner V. Manuel Perez expressed appreciation for the efforts specifically to the
Coachella Valley however, the Commission's outreach efforts and in speaking with the
communities, he did not see any outreach efforts to Coachella Valley as a whole and
requested some consideration for that so the people understand what is going on there.
Cheryl Donahue replied staff will be reaching out to a large array of stakeholders and
contacting the desert resorts and making communication with the Coachella Valley cities
staff. In the Commission's plan for now staff has been sitting with just the five cities that
are in the immediate vicinity of the project area although they do plan to do outreach in
the Coachella Valley.
In response to Commissioner Larry Smith's inquiry about the steep turns and if those turns
can be flattened, Bryce Johnston replied the curves that are in the project on the westerly
side near Gilman Springs Road those curves will be smoothed out. Also, as Cheryl
Donahue mentioned they will be raising the median barrier so there will be less headlight
glare in those areas.
In response to Commissioner Smith's question for the speed limit, Bryce Johnston replied
there will be a different construction speed zone, but when the project is completed the
speed limits will be the same as they are today.
M/S/C to receive an oral report on the public outreach efforts for the State
Route 60 Truck Lanes project.
At this time, Commissioners Linda Krupa and Scott Matas left the meeting.
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In response to Commissioner Jeff Hewitt's inquiry concerning a conflict due to campaign
contributions related to the Logistics Mitigation Fee Nexus Study agenda item, Steve
DeBaun replied if Commissioner Hewitt took a campaign contribution from a logistic
company there would not be a conflict at this point. Although, there could be a conflict
later on should the Commission decide to implement the fee program.
12. APPROVAL OF THE LOGISTICS MITIGATION FEE NEXUS STUDY
LoreIle Moe -Luna, Multimodal Services Director, presented the Logistics Mitigation Fee
Nexus Study, highlighting the following areas:
• Background — A map of the Proposed World Logistics Center:
o A master -planned development planned for 40.6 million square feet
o Large-scale logistics operations
o Covers 2,610 acres
o Expected to draw as many as 14,000 truck trips per day at build -out
o In comparison, Skechers is 1.8 million square feet
• Challenging the environmental impact report (EIR)
• Settlement agreement — Terms and conditions
o Settlement reach July 2016
o Highland Fairview (HF) and Moreno Valley must contribute $100,000 each
for air quality studies
o HF to receive TUMF credit for widening Gilman Springs
o HF to contribute: $3 million for Gilman Springs safety improvements;
$2 million for widening SR-60; and $1 million for improving the Theodore
Interchange
• Settlement agreement — Each party: HF, Moreno Valley, County of Riverside, and
the Commission to contribute $250,000 for a regional transportation study to
evaluate a logistics -related regional fee
• Potential regional fee: HF will pay $0.65/SF in -lieu fee if there is an established
regional logistics fee program; A regional fee would need approval of the County
or 75 percent of the cities; Approval must take place within 24 months of the HF
and Moreno Valley $250,000 contribution for the study; and should no regional
fee be approved, the fee is reduced to $0.50/SF
• Study participants
• Scope of work/timeline: 1) Existing and future conditions analysis— October 2017;
2) Funding and cost analysis — March 2018; 3) Nexus study — April 2019; and
4) Locational impacts assessment — April 2019
At this time, Commissioner Bill Zimmerman and Chair Washington left the meeting. Vice Chair
Ben Benoit assumed the Chair position.
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At this time, Lorelle Moe -Luna welcomed and introduced Darren Henderson, WSP Project
Manager, to present the methodology, process, and the basic fee requirements.
Darren Henderson presented the fee program requirements, highlighting the following
areas:
• Fee program requirements — California Mitigation Fee Act
o An impact fee cannot mitigate for existing deficiencies
o Existing needs and similar impacts from outside Riverside County (pass -
through trips) must be excluded from a fee
o No overlap with the WRCOG and CVAG TUMF programs, this study focuses
only on mainline freeway truck impacts and mitigation (which are not a
part of either TUMF)
• Major Tasks — Model validation; forecast logistics growth; forecast truck trips;
identify capacity deficiencies; attribute deficiencies to new logistics development;
estimate project costs; compute fee amount; and locational impacts
• Forecast Logistics Growth — EDD Warehouse and other Transportation
Employment Extrapolated Trends (Riverside -San Bernardino -Ontario MSA)
o Warehouse Employment Growth for Riverside County and Warehouse
Building Area Growth for Riverside County
• Forecast Truck Trips — Model results were analyzed to identify those truck trips
generated by development within Riverside County, and those that were
generated by developments elsewhere in the SAG region (and beyond)
• A map of the Forecast Truck Trips — Bandwidth reflects proportional increased
volume; and largest increases in truck flows would occur on SR-60 and 1-215
• A map that identified deficiencies based on new warehousing development
• Attributing the share of impacts — Adjust for the following factors: Existing
capacity deficiency; share of future traffic growth that is attributable to the other
development activity; and Pass through trips that have a trip and outside Riverside
County
o Accomplished by comparing base model run to model runt that separates
warehouse and logistics uses
• Cost estimation methodology
• A map of the conceptual design example —1-15 southbound Cajalco to Indian Truck
• Total conceptual cost estimate: $385,335,000 — RCTC Truck Study and Regional
Logistics Mitigation Fee and capacity improvement project conceptual cost
estimate summary
• Total Logistics Cost Share: $47,841,000
• Potential Logistics Impact Fee for Riverside County
• Locational Impacts Assessment — Southern California warehouse distribution:
Percentage share of total industrial warehouse building area by County in 2014
graphic
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• Potential effects of fee on locational decisions: Average new construction cost
breakdown for a 500,000 square foot warehouse
o Total development costs in Western Riverside County
• Comparative Fee Costs graphic — Current average development impact fee costs
per square foot and portions in Inland Empire jurisdictions
• Potential locational impacts
At this time, Commissioner Vargas left the meeting.
At this time, Commissioner Berwin Hanna left the meeting and Commissioner Reed rejoined the
meeting.
LoreIle Moe -Luna presented the next steps, highlighting the following:
• Next steps — Approve the Logistics Mitigation Fee Nexus Study; the Commission's
current governing authority does not allow for fees to be collected directly by the
Commission; and should the Commission decide to pursue a fee program, staff
will return with an implementation plan
Commissioner Naggar expressed appreciation for the presentation as staff and the
consultants undertook a complicated study that is just very broad, and an enormous
amount of information had to be taken in. He referred to the ITE Trip Generation
handbook, which was changed to breakdown many different warehouse uses and
assigned different trip generations to each category. He asked if this Nexus Study took
into account some warehouses generates very little traffic and some such as a distribution
center will generate an enormous amount of traffic.
Darren Henderson replied at the start of the process considerable amount of time was
spent looking at what different data options were available to the Commission in order
to answer the various questions that were discussed. He explained the difficulty with
using ITE estimates in a study of this nature when trying to look at impacts at a regional
level is it is difficult to quantify the level of development multiply it by those trip
generation factors and figure out where they go on the network. The primary tool used
for the Nexus Study was the SCAG Regional Model, it does incorporate ITE trip generation
rates, and other data in how it determines trip generation based on the forecasts of
growth within the region. He discussed how they used the SCAG Regional Model for the
Commission's purposes and how reasonable results were received.
Commissioner Naggar explained just a follow up to that since all the traffic studies are
done by traffic consultants to the cities are based on the ITE Trip Generation handbook
and take into account the SCAG model. He stated he believes they also look at Riverside
Transportation Analysis Model (RIVTAM) and asked if the traffic studies have to be done
versus the ITE trip generation. Commissioner Naggar inquired where the equity and the
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fairness to each developer is so that developer is not paying more than they should or not
paying less than they should.
Darren Henderson replied it goes back to the nature of what the Commission is trying to
accomplish with the Nexus Study for a program such as this, which is at a regional level.
He concurred when doing a local level impact study for a single location and improvement
then it is logical to use the ITE Trip Generation rates as a basis for that calculation. Darren
Henderson explained when trying to look at this on average aggregate a crossed an entire
county to come up with what roughly proportionate levels should look like, it is difficult
to use that type of approach at that scale, so tools such as the SCAG Regional Model get
to that calculation. He discussed when the Commission goes to implement a fee program
with the WRCOG TUMF program as an example, which could be a strategy that could be
implemented here as part of this program if the Commission decides to proceed.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's inquiry about the growth rates, how future
growths are predicted, and was a growth rate going down, Darren Henderson replied they
looked at a range of different sources to try to determine what was the most reasonably
projected growth in Riverside County in this sector. He explained settling on using the
EDD approach as it was based on an actual number for 2016 and if it is interpolate that
moving forward it aligned well with SCAG's forecast, but the magnitude was different. He
expressed this is why these things are updated on a regular basis should the Commission
decide to proceed with a program such as this.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's inquiry about looking at all the variables that go
into the study that was done and how long it would reasonably be good for, Darren
Henderson replied the mitigation fee act it does not specifically state that the studies
need to be updated on a certain timeframe. The inferred update rate is within the vicinity
of four to five years, which coincides with the same timeframe the regional transportation
plans will be updated.
In response to Commissioner Naggar inquiry if the city of Moreno Valley and Highland
Fairview paid their share of the Nexus Study, Anne Mayer replied they have not and are
not required to do so until the CEQA approvals are received for the World Logistics Center.
As noted in the presentation there is a requirement that in order for the per square charge
to be implemented on the World Logistics Center there was a two year time clock from
when they paid their money until the Commission needed to adopt a fee or they would
not of had to pay that increased amount. She explained the county of Riverside and the
Commission started this process in advance of payment from the city of Moreno Valley
and Highland Fairview.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's question if they are litigated again or does not
receive approval there will be no reimbursement, Anne Mayer replied correct if they do
not receive CEQA approval for the project there will not be the reimbursement.
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In response to Commissioner Naggar's clarification about quantifying existing growth and
how does an empty half a million square foot warehouse is included, Darren Henderson
stated if the warehouse is on the ground today than it is an existing development and it
would not be part of the basis for a fee program. It would be part of the 60 million square
feet that is already out there.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's inquiry in essence as to the fee, it would be
invisible, Darren Henderson replied correct it would be excluded from the fee as it is
preexisting.
Commissioner Naggar explained understanding it is excluded from the fee but as it is
quantified, the fee for that development coming up that would be subject to the fee it is
invisible.
Darren Henderson replied yes.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's clarification what if that growth how it was
quantified if the use on the ground actually increased, Darren Henderson replied it is
rather related to Commissioner Naggar's ITE trip question from earlier. He explained that
again the Commission is looking at a program of averages in looking at what is the average
type of use warehouse and logistics use in terms of its trip generation. Darren Henderson
stated if it was decided to proceed with implementing a fee program that is one of the
things that would need to be addressed through the implementation study. He stated
does the Commission want to start to differentiate different types of uses or is the
Commission comfortable with the average being representative of most of the uses that
needs to be dealt with.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's inquiry about the pass thru trips and how was it
quantified that some development is going to take pass thru trips off the freeway and
some may create more on the freeway, Darren Henderson replied this is why some of
these things are updated on a regular basis. As trends change regionally and not just
within Riverside County overtime part of it is in the fact the model does look at based on
what is being forecast to happen in Riverside County how that is influenced by other
economic factors within the region in terms of growth.
John Shardlow, Land Use Counsel for NAIOP, expressed to dispel of the theme that this is
about fulfilling an obligation of a settlement agreement as a vote today is sanctioning the
methodology and the findings in this Nexus Study. He stated NAIOP submitted a letter
dated April 30 that included some additional letters NAIOP has been submitting all along
and expressed this was not set for a public hearing. Mr. Shardlow explained the
Commission is taking $400 million of impacts and NAIOP does not agree with that number
and the methodology and then the Commission is having that single use pay $47 million
of that impact while everyone else gets a free ride. He requested the Commission not
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approve the Nexus Study and if it is approved, then it should be a public hearing and public
noticing. He then read a letter from the city of Moreno Valley having to do with a different
bill that would impact the logistics facility. Mr. Shardlow expressed the claim that the fee
would not have an impact on having growth occurring in other jurisdictions that is not the
case and NAIOP disagrees with that.
Commissioner Rusty Bailey referred to the map that identified deficiencies based on new
warehousing development slide and expressed the city of Riverside supports answers to
some of the hardest questions being faced in transportation, as the city of Riverside is the
most impacted. He explained it is not just by current traffic but future traffic and when
there is a problem identified of 14,000 trucks and add all the new homes being developed
are all coming through that pinch point, which is the city of Riverside. He expressed the
bottom line is these are arterials that run through the city of Riverside and are already
failing due to the level of service. He then referred to the map of the forecast truck trips
slide and expressed if the impacts are not mitigated of the future whether it is trucks or
cars it will affect the city of Riverside. Commissioner Bailey expressed this is a leadership
moment for the Commission to do what is supposed to be done and look at the current
and future problems and to collect the right data and then to find alternatives to solve
some of the pressing problems occurring in transportation. He referred to the SR-60
Truck Lanes project as it was seen what a failing infrastructure causes and that is trucks,
cars and damage human beings due to that. He expressed supporting this Nexus Study
and to continue supporting solutions to these pressing problems for the entire County.
In response to Commissioner Bob Magee's inquiry about moving to fee implementation,
which the Board of Supervisors or 75 percent of the cities could enact it and if it is
population or number of cities, Lorelle Moe -Luna replied no she believes that is based on
our Board 75 percent of the cities.
Anne Mayer expressed the distinction needs to be made here as that is the term of the
settlement agreement and not part of the process for adoption of a fee program. She
explained to make that distinction the County or 75 percent of the jurisdictions was a
condition of the settlement agreement and if that occurs World Logistics Center pays .65
cents a square foot. If that does not occur they pay .50 cents however, that is not the
same threshold for adoption of a program.
Commissioner Magee referred to John Shardlow from NAIOP, stated reading both of his
letters, and did an exceptional job as a number of very interesting points were raised. He
asked John Shardlow what would his number be.
John Shardlow replied to be honest he does not know what that number is, but it can not
be based on employment data, which is extrapolated forever.
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In response to Commissioner Magee's response that Mr. Shardlow's number can be zero,
but if NAIOP wants something between zero and .65 cents the Commission should hear
that as well.
Mr. Shardlow replied NAIOP's position is that the fee should be zero especially because it
singles out a use. He stated if everyone wants to pay their fair share then it makes sense
or to tell them where all their money is coming to make that pie. Mr. Shardlow stated
NAIOP would not stand in the way of a fee that was a fair share calculation and had each
user paying its fair share. He discussed if there is a warehouse in the city of Eastvale and
a truck is coming from the Port, does not get on a Riverside County network, and pays the
same fee as someone sitting on 1-215 in the city of Moreno Valley, which makes no sense.
Commissioner Magee referred to Mr. Henderson and inquired when outlining the truck
trips chart that there were areas indicated that needed improvement and on the 1-15
from Indian Truck Trail to Baxter Road, there were no impacts and no improvements.
Darren Henderson put up the total conceptual cost estimate slide and replied it goes back
to the map and he put up that slide, this map is identifying the specific segments where
there is a capacity deficiency in the future. This map is showing there is no capacity
constraint in the vicinity Commissioner Magee identified however; it is not saying there
is not an operational issue that could be addressed, which cannot be addressed through
an impact fee program.
At this time, Commissioner White left the meeting.
Commissioner Magee expressed concern that segment was left behind once before and
today from Cajalco Road to Lake Elsinore the Commission has no money to improve the
1-15. He stated to Commissioner Naggar's point the Commission does not have money to
go all the way to the County Line either and so this fee as it is presented would leave the
city of Lake Elsinore behind again. He referred to LoreIle Moe-Luna's presentation and
stated if the Commission moves forward with an implementation of this fee the
Commission would need either a joint power authority or another regional body, i.e.
WRCOG, RCA, or CVAG. Since those organizations have not been particularly friendly to
the city of Lake Elsinore in the past he is uncertain he would sign on with one of those
groups. He explained the Commission is here because of the city of Moreno Valley and
they are currently moving forward on the logistics project and suggested they may turn
out to be the smartest city. If the Commission does not adopt a program, it is .50 cents a
square foot if the Commission adopts the program it is .65 cents a square foot to the city
of Moreno Valley and they would get the improvements and have a competitive
advantage and real world improvements. Commissioner Magee stated to Chair Benoit if
the Commission moves forward to implement this, the Commission needs to create a
subcommittee of stakeholders and suggested NAIOP be a part of this as would the county
of Riverside, cities such as Perris and Eastvale, and cities that have industrial identified
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land uses on their general plan that are currently vacant. He would support moving
forward on something such as that.
Commissioner Naggar concurred with the Commissioners comments and asked if Caltrans
is willing to accept this Nexus Study.
Anne Mayer stated there is no Caltrans approval needed for this study.
Commissioner Naggar explained when an EIR is completed Caltrans usually comes back
with some comprehensive comments and wanting impacts to the freeway study. He
explained this is dueling mitigation because if this Nexus Study is meant to implement a
fee and Caltrans comes back with their comments, which most cities are very concerned
with. He asked where all of this lies as it relates to freeway improvements, which is where
this is going.
Anne Mayer replied for this study only those segments of the freeway corridors impacted
by the truck trip as Darren Henderson presented are included. The Commission has only
identified about $385 million worth of limited improvements on the freeway system
although there are billions of dollars of need. She explained what was identified in the
study is only $385 million worth of improvements and the Commission is only saying that
this study is demonstrating a $47 million contribution from this sector of the industry.
She stated the projects being discussed related to this mitigation fee are more than likely
going to be combined with other projects and there are other funding sources and will
need to compete for other fund types at the state and local level to get the balance of
these projects built. She discussed how Caltrans is concerned about the environmental
impacts, but not on a project by project basis as this is an allocation of fund type.
Commissioner Naggar expressed appreciation for Ms. Mayer's comments and stated
looking at it from being on the ground it is not a Caltrans issue it is a CEQA issue. He asked
if this fee is implemented where does that fit in the CEQA.
Anne Mayer replied theoretically if she was a developer, going through a CEQA process
and/or a Caltrans review of an environmental document, and they discussed the truck
traffic impact on adjacent freeways that are identified and need to contribute this
amount. She stated she would respond to Caltrans the Commission did a comprehensive
Nexus Study that analyzed the impact of truck traffic on the freeway system. It is only
identified that her fair share is this much percent on this corridor and they have a fee
program, which she already paid that fee and addressed her truck impacts based on that
Nexus Study.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's inquiry where will the money go when it is
collected, Anne Mayer replied the money that is collected goes towards the projects
identified in the Nexus Study.
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In response to Commissioner Naggar's clarification if the money comes to the
Commission, the Commission decides where it will go, and where it goes is it directly
related to the person's project who is paying the fee, Anne Mayer replied it is not directly
related to the project that is paying the fee. Although in the settlement agreement with
World Logistics Center, where some of those fees will go directly to SR-60 and Gilman
Springs Road. She explained with respect to where the money goes and who collects the
fee the Commission is not making those decisions today. Anne Mayer stated today's
action is only to approve the Nexus Study and to provide direction for the next steps.
Commissioner Naggar replied that the answer she provided in response to CEQA if
somebody were to challenge that CEQA document to ensure that for example comments
from Caltrans were mitigated. He stated one of the things that will be brought up is the
Commission designated a fee however it does not go to mitigate the impacts it is going
wherever the Commission approves where it is going to go so it is no mitigation.
Commissioner Naggar referred to the Gilman Springs Road TUMF agreement and asked if
WRCOG and the TUMF Zone Committee approved it.
Darren Henderson replied that is an inherent requirement or provision of the TUMF
program regardless of this specific project. If improvements are being done on a facility
that is part of the TUMF network there is credit for those improvements.
Commissioner Naggar referred to Anne Mayer and stated in the settlement agreement
the Commission designated that a number of TUMF dollars are going to Gilman Springs
Road and if WRCOG approved that and did the TUMF Zone Committee say this needs to
be improved and how of that is to mitigate Highland Fairview.
Anne Mayer replied she does not have the settlement agreement with her and stated the
dollar amounts in the settlement agreement are related to the fee. She explained
Highland Fairview has to pay either .50 cents a square foot or .65 cents a square foot.
Darren Henderson replied the credit that are identifies for the TUMF program relates to
the TUMF Nexus and what is already eligible in the TUMF program. It is only reiterating
what they would already be eligible for under the TUMF program, as it is not introducing
a new requirement or anything that would need to be approved by WRCOG.
Anne Mayer stated the specific amount for Gilman Springs Road is not a TUMF allocation
towards Gilman Springs Road it is part of the fee being collected from Highland Fairview,
which is about .50 cents per square foot. That money will be collected at the appropriate
time that will go towards Gilman Springs Road.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's question including the TUMF money, Anne Mayer
replied on top of TUMF, whatever happens with TUMF is going to happen, and the
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settlement agreement amount does not need WRCOG or TUMF Zone Committee
approval.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's clarification that Gilman Springs Road is a TUMF
road, Darren Henderson replied yes.
In response to Commissioner Naggar's inquiry about the settlement and how Highland
Fairview is a 40,000,000 square foot project yet they used 16,000 trips per day, which is
ridiculously low, Darren Henderson replied he is uncertain what their methodology was
when calculating it but that is why the Commission sued to challenge their findings of the
environmental document.
Commissioner Naggar stated not being on the Commission when the settlement occurred
and maybe the ITE trip generation did not come out at the time to base it on. This is being
based on things that are not current and there would be inequity as it relates to NAIOP.
Anne Mayer stated at the time of the settlement the Commission based its settlement
discussions on the information available at the time. She expressed that is exactly why
the Commission filed lawsuit against the project, which has been the issue all along and
work very hard with the city of Moreno Valley, the county of Riverside, and Highland
Fairview to come up with a fair settlement. The Commission ratified that settlement
agreement and the Commission is implementing to what was agreed to at the time. She
explained the current Nexus Study that shows up to $1.28 so it is a different number then
the settlement agreement number and it fulfilled the settlement agreement obligations
for the Highland Fairview World Logistics Center.
Commissioner Jeffries referred to the forecast truck trips slide and stated that in the
section of 1-215 between from the city of Perris to the city of Riverside he speculates that
there are probably 100 additional warehouses that are in the plans to be developed on
that corridor. He expressed that freeway is already at a dead stop every morning and
afternoon. Commissioner Jeffries explained respecting NAIOP's position the Commission
cannot be the only ones to try to fix this as he believes in a user fee approach versus a tax
approach. He stated if NAIOP's clients are a component of the solution then the
Commission should support this component of it and let NAIOP and others identify to
staff what the other component is to the solution. He suggested the warehouses are
going to be automated as was seen with WRCOG that somewhere between 40 to 60
percent of the employees working in warehouses will probably go away due to
automation. He expressed that the trucks hauling the goods in and out of those
warehouses are not going to go away.
Commissioner Lisa Middleton concurred with Commissioners Bailey and Jeffries'
comments and stated it is important that those who are contributing to traffic issues pay
their fair share of the increased traffic that is being created. Commissioner Middleton
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supports the Nexus Study however, some of these trucks will be driving east, the
Coachella Valley will be impacted by this, and the Coachella Valley needs to participate in
the benefits that will come from some of these fees.
Commissioner Manuel V. Perez expressed appreciation for Commissioner Bailey and
Middleton's comments and stated this needs to be considered. He asked if there was
accounting for the release of greenhouse gas emissions as diesel trucks will be releasing
particulate matter and NOx, which needs to be considered not in this study but asked
when will that be considered in the future.
Anne Mayer replied that conversation is ongoing and it has become an increasingly
important part of project specific environmental documents. She stated from this
standpoint this is not a component of what the Commission is doing here. She discussed
the various agencies that are having conversations about what to do next about the air
quality issues, which is a relevant point just not part of this study.
Commissioner Perez expressed appreciation for Anne Mayer's comment and referred to
Chair Benoit and other Commissioners from the South Coast Air Quality Management
District need to make sure that they integrate what is being presented related to the
Nexus Study and to the future conversations when having meetings.
Anne Mayer stated one of the philosophies the Commission had the past couple of years
knowing that in particular AQMD as a regulatory could in fact implement regulations that
could dictate what is done in terms of a land use decisions. From the Commission's stand
point it has been a goal to provide the Commissioners with tools to be able to say that
Riverside County is making its own decisions about what it is doing for the future in these
key environmental concern areas. Therefore, the Commission does not need another
layer of regulation over and above that since Riverside County is taking the lead and taking
action.
Commissioner Speake stated the Commission is actually doing planning as the city of
Corona continues to deal with the traffic congestion since the 1980s. He expressed
appreciation the Commission is planning for an impact, setting up mitigation, and having
a discussion. He stated to clarify the Commission is not voting to put this in today it is a
vote to accept this report and to discuss it further. He appreciates the questions but just
the fact the Commission is having a discussion on whether or not to vote yes on something
to carry this forward is insanity. Commissioner Speake fully supports the comments from
Commissioners Bailey and Jeffries as it is the right path to carry forward. He also
concurred with Commissioner Magee although he does not agree that there will not be
any impacts on 1-15. He expressed concern it is absurd that there is going to be a 1 percent
impact on 1-15 between the city of Lake Elsinore and the city of Corona. He suggested by
proving this that the Commission is not limiting the projects that are listed.
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Anne Mayer replied the Commission actually is and referred to Darren Henderson.
Darren Henderson explained the 1 percent impact is the segment Commissioner Speake
highlighted from new warehousing and logistic developments in Riverside County on that
section of freeway. He stated that is not to say that there is not a big impact on that
freeway from new development in general but specifically to this use, it does not use that
freeway as much as other parts of the county. If a fee program were to be adopted it is
restricting what could be applied from that fee program to that particular segment.
Commissioner Speake concurred with Mr. Henderson and concurred with Commission
Jeffries' comments as he works in development. He explained knowing about what every
single project is going to come up in the next five years and how that number is allocated
is a concern. He suggested if that piece could be set aside for additional discussion.
Anne Mayer referred back to Darren Henderson's comment about an update to a Nexus
Study in that there is a reason why a Nexus Study is updated every four years associated
with the regional transportation plan. It gives the Commission the ongoing opportunity
to validate that but the action today is the Nexus Study has been completed based on a
very conservative approach and one that is defensible with respect to implementing or
proposing a fee on the incremental impact of new development on existing congested
corridors.
Commissioner Speake suggested there is no argument to the fact the Commission needs
to plan for this impact. He stated he is always leery about squeezing it down and only
applying it in certain places.
Anne Mayer replied the Commission has the law and governs and concurred with
Commissioner Speake. However, the Commission has to comply with the law related to
mitigation fees and Nexus Studies and this is staff's best recommendation as to what
complies with that law.
Commissioner Russ Utz expressed appreciation to staff for all their hard work putting this
presentation together as it is very comprehensive on what it covers. However, he stated
for the future he wanted to echo the concerns from the desert from the south areas. He
explained when an update is done the Commission needs to include a countywide
approach and the non -freeway impacts. Commission Utz explained from being from the
city of San Jacinto and currently talking primarily about Highland Fairview Gilman Springs
Road will become one of the main southbound truck highway when this project is done.
He expressed understanding the settlement is exclusive from this but the settlement only
gives $3 million in mitigation, which is basically a striping program. He suggested to look
very broadly and look at traffic patterns more than just highways.
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Darren Henderson explained the reason any of the arterial highway network are not being
seen is due to the TUMF program, which accounts for all development activity includes
warehouse logistics so they are already embedded in the TUMF program. The mitigation
that is occurring as part of the TUMF program already builds in considerations for the
impacts that warehousing and logistics uses has on the arterials, which is why that was
specifically excluded.
Commissioner Utz stated if that response rather negate the legitimacy of the entire
program because can the opponents of this program say well the Commission already has
the TUMF.
Darren Henderson explained by removing consideration of any arterials since they are
being addressed by TUMF program and focusing on the mainline freeway where it is not
being addressed in the TUMF that is the focus of this program.
Commissioner Magee stated since the Mid County Parkway the decision has been made
that it stops at 1-215 and the way to relieve that pressure is the El Toro/Ethanac
Expressway, which is not part of this study. He expressed this project needs to get back
on the radar and need to improve that east to west corridor, which will relieve pressure
off of the city of Riverside.
Commissioner Karen Spiegel suggested the conversations proves that there is a need and
through the whole settlement, many of the Commissioners were a part of that. She
explained understanding it is not perfect and expressed appreciation for NAIOP's issues,
but if the Commission delays this and does not move forward the Commission will miss
the opportunities of monies to help a little bit. Also, it will just delay projects as there is
too much growth in the warehouse industry. Commissioner Spiegel explained none of
the local jurisdictions does not want to give up the trucks because everyone benefits from
that.
Commissioner Steven Hernandez stated with the fee and what is implemented and in
looking at this from an equity and fairness prospective, the Commission does not mind
implementing a fee moving forward on this. He stated some areas did not pay this fee
and other communities had benefited from the jobs that created. He expressed there are
also communities that still need employment and need investment from the private
sector. There needs to be some consideration in terms of a balance or what is given to
those communities in terms of how those fees are implemented.
Commissioner Jan Harnik stated the Commission is talking currently about reacting to
something that has occurred and the Commission does have to respond. She explained
this is something the Commissioners need to think about going forward as this is a result
of the Commissioner's communities and their neighboring communities land use and
planning. Commissioner Harnik stated this is not just about transportation the
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transportation issue is a result of that so it is something take into account and think of
going forward.
Commissioner Naggar explained he concurred with fees appropriately as long as the fees
are applied equitably and as long as the Nexus Study fee is accurate. He discussed how
back in 2003-2004 the city of Temecula sued the county of Riverside on their general plan,
as it did not adequately mitigate the impacts. He then discussed when the city of
Temecula was about to work on a freeway fee with the Commission. Commissioner
Naggar suggested going through this entire exercise to accommodate Highland Fairview
whether or not the Commission could back out of the settlement agreement or whether
it should have went to trial. He expressed concern that the trips that Highland Fairview
is basing this on at 16,000 is woefully inaccurate hence the Nexus Study is inaccurate and
it does not help the Commission get to a place where the fee is equitable. He requested
the Commissioners meet and figure out impacts from all the players that the
Commissioners can all agree on.
M/S/C (Bailey/Baca) to approve the Logistics Mitigation Fee Nexus Study.
No: Hewitt, Magee, Naggar
At this time, Commissioners Jeffries, Hernandez, and Perez left the meeting.
13. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
14. COMMISSIONERS/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
14A. Anne Mayer announced the Government Finance Officers Association has
provided a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence and Financial Reporting to
the Commission for the Comprehensive Financial Report. She congratulated
Theresia Trevino and her entire team for a great job.
14B. Commissioner Jan Harnik announced Connect SoCal will be having seven
workshop meetings in Riverside County in order to provide input for land use,
transportation, and how to keep the region moving. These meetings will be held
from May 22 — June 11, 2019 and go to ConnectSoCal.org for more information
and it is for SCAG.
14C. Commissioner Karen Spiegel congratulated Commissioner Middleton for her
appointment to the CaIPERS Board.
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14D. Commissioner Smith expressed appreciation for closing the meeting in honor of
Council Member Jim Hyatt. There is a memorial service May 18 @ 11:00 a.m. at
the Norton Young Love Senior Center in Calimesa and hoped the Commissioners
could attend.
Anne Mayer stated as Commissioner Harnik noted Kome Ajise has been appointed
as the SCAG Executive Director. He previously served at Ca!trans as the Chief
Deputy Director and has been at SCAG as the Planning Director for a couple of
years now.
15. CLOSED SESSION
15A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Executive Director or Designee
Item
APN(s)
Property Owner
Buyer(s)
1
117-070-032
RCTC
Pravin Kumar
2
117-122-001 and 117-122-
002
RCTC
Pravin Kumar
3
117-270-009
RCTC
Maple Associates
15B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (D)(2) OF GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9
Potential Number of Case(s): 1
There were no announcements from the Closed Session Items.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Riverside County Transportation
Commission, Chair Washington adjourned the meeting in memory of Council MemberJim
Hyatt memory at 12:45 p.m. The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at
9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2019, Board Chambers, First Floor, County Administrative
Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Mobley
Clerk of the Board
AGENDA ITEM 7
PUBLIC HEARING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
June 12, 2019
TO:
Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance
Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
THROUGH:
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2019/20
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive input on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019/20;
2) Close the public hearing on the proposed Budget for FY 2019/20;
3) Approve the salary schedule effective July 4, 2019, located in Appendix E of the proposed
budget; and
4) Adopt the proposed Budget for FY 2019/20.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The annual fiscal budget is the result of staff determining the operating and capital needs for
FY 2019/20 and identifying the resources to fund those needs. The policy goals and objectives
approved by the Commission on March 13 were the basis of this budget. The long-term policy
goals that support the Commission's objectives considered during the preparation of the budget
relate to promoting quality of life; achieving operational excellence; connecting the economy;
being a responsible partner; and maintaining fiscal accountability.
Staff presented the proposed budget to the Commission on May 8. Subsequent to that
presentation, staff updated the document as a result of the following changes resulting in a net
increase of $1,853,300 to the projected fund balance at June 30, 2020.
Adjustments to FY 2018/19 Projected Amounts
• A net $0 change as a result of a $1,552,400 increase in operating transfers for station
rehabilitation and improvement projects.
Adjustments to FY 2019/20 Budgeted Amounts
• A $1 million increase in federal reimbursements for the Riverside Layover Facility project;
Agenda Item 7
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