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MEETING AGENDA
TIME/DATE: 9:30 a.m. / Wednesday, January 8, 2020
LOCATION: BOARD ROOM
County of Riverside Administrative Center
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside
COMMISSIONERS
Chair – Ben J. Benoit
Vice Chair – Jan Harnik
Second Vice Chair – V. Manuel Perez
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 / Linda Molina, 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 / Kimberly Muzik, 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 / To Be Appointed, 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
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, January 8, 2020
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
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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.
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
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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 – DECEMBER 11, 2019
7. 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.
7A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements
for the three months ended September 30, 2019.
7B. FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 MID-YEAR REVENUE PROJECTIONS
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve the mid-year Fiscal Year 2019/20 revenue projections of $202 million
for Measure A revenues, $103 million for Local Transportation Fund (LTF)
revenues, and $27 million for Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF)
revenues;
2) Approve the budget increase adjustments to Measure A revenues of $9 million
and expenditures of $3,717,000 to reflect the revised Measure A projection;
3) Approve the budget increase adjustments to LTF revenues of $6 million,
transfers in of $719,000, and expenditures and transfers out of $898,000 to
reflect the revised LTF projection; and
4) Approve the budget increase adjustments to TUMF revenues of $2 million to
reflect the revised TUMF projection.
7C. FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 REVENUE PROJECTIONS
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve the projection for Measure A revenues of $207 million for
Fiscal Year 2020/21;
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2) Approve the projection for Local Transportation Fund (LTF) apportionment of
$106 million for the Western Riverside County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde
Valley areas for FY 2020/21; and
3) Approve the projection for Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF)
revenues of $28 million for FY 2020/21.
7D. AGREEMENT FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND BROKER SERVICES
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Award Agreement No. 20-19-010-00 to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for risk
management and broker services for a three-year term, plus two two-year
options to extend the agreement, in an amount of $260,000, plus a contingency
amount of $26,000, for a total amount not to exceed of $286,000;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
finalize and execute the agreement, including option years, on behalf of the
Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve the use of the
contingency amount as may be required for these services.
7E. 2020 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND PREVIEW
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Adopt the Commission’s 2020 State and Federal Legislative Platform; and
2) Receive and file an update on state and federal legislation.
7F. UTILITY AGREEMENTS FOR THE STATE ROUTE 91 CORRIDOR OPERATIONS PROJECT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve the following utility agreements required for the State Route 91
(SR-91) Corridor Operations Project (COP) in the aggregate amount of $449,000,
plus a contingency amount of $45,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$494,000;
a) Agreement No. 20-31-028-00 to American Telephone and Telegraph
Company (AT&T);
b) Agreement No. 20-31-036-00 to city of Corona Department of Water
and Power (DWP);
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c) Agreement No. 20-31-027-00 to Southern California Edison (SCE); and
d) Agreement No. 20-31-026-00 to Southern California Gas Company
(SoCalGas);
2) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize
and execute the utility agreements for an amount not to exceed $494,000; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work up
to the total amount not to exceed as required for the project.
7G. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 20-33-023-00 WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY FOR ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR THE MORENO VALLEY MARCH FIELD METROLINK STATION TRACK AND
PLATFORM EXPANSION PROJECT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 20-33-023-00 between the Commission
and Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) for engineering and
environmental support services for the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink
Station Track and Platform Expansion Project (Project) in the amount of
$354,000, plus a contingency amount of $70,800, for a total amount not to
exceed $424,800;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
finalize and execute the cooperative agreement on behalf of the Commission;
and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve the use of a
contingency, as may be required for these services.
7H. AMENDMENT TO COMMISSION’S COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Amend the Commission’s Commuter Rail Program’s Fiscal Year 2019/20 Short
Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to allocate $4 million of Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Section 5337 funds and reduce $4 million of Local
Transportation Funds (LTF) operating assistance for the Southern California
Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) subsidy;
2) Allocate $4 million of FTA Section 5337 funds for the FY 2020/21 SRTP for
Commuter Rail’s operating assistance subsidy for SCRRA service;
3) Allocate $10,701,750 of FTA Section 5337 funds for the FY 2020/21 SRTP for
Commuter Rail’s capital subsidy for SCRRA rehabilitation projects; and
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4) Authorize staff to program FTA Section 5337 grant funds into the Federal
Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP).
7I. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION FREEWAY SERVICE
PATROL SERVICES ON CALTRANS PROJECTS
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Agreement No. 20-45-037-00 with the State of California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans) for the funding of Freeway Service Patrol (FSP)
service on various construction areas in Riverside County; and
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
finalize and execute the cooperative agreement on behalf of the Commission.
7J. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH STEVE’S TOWING FOR 15 EXPRESS LANES
FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL SERVICE
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Agreement No. 16-45-103-02, Amendment No. 2 to Agreement
No. 16-45-103-00 with Steve’s Towing (Steve’s) to include Freeway Service
Patrol (FSP) service for the 15 Express Lanes through December 31, 2021, in the
amount of $780,179, plus a contingency amount of $78,018, for an additional
amount of $858,197, and a total amount not to exceed $2,063,197;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
finalize and execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work up
to the total amount not to exceed as required for the project.
8. BLYTHE WELLNESS EXPRESS PILOT PROGRAM FINAL REPORT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file a presentation on the final report of the
Blythe Wellness Express (BWE) Pilot Program.
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9. COUNTYWIDE TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN DRAFT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to
1) Discuss and provide input on the draft Countywide Traffic Relief Plan (Plan); and
2) Approve the draft Plan for public circulation and comment through June 10, 2020.
10. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
11. 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.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12A. 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)
1 102-091-006 RCTC Dr. Gulabrai B. Ukani
13. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday and Friday,
January 30-31, 2020, Hilton Palm Springs, Palm Springs.
AGENDA ITEM 6
MINUTES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Riverside County Transportation Commission was called to order by
Chair Chuck Washington at 9:39 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 Commissioners Absent
Victoria Baca Clint Lorimore Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Rusty Bailey Bob Magee Art Welch
Ben J. Benoit Lisa Middleton
Brian Berkson Michael Naggar
Russell Betts V. Manuel Perez
Randall Bonner Dana Reed
Joseph DeConinck Wes Speake
Waymond Fermon Karen Spiegel
Raymond Gregory Larry Smith
Rebecca Guirado Michael M. Vargas
Berwin Hanna Scott Vinton
Jan Harnik Chuck Washington
Steven Hernandez Ted Weill
Jeff Hewitt Lloyd White
Kevin Jeffries Bill Zimmerman
Andrew Kotyuk
Linda Krupa
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ben J. Benoit led the Commission in a flag salute.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anne Mayer, Executive Director, recognized and congratulated the Planning and
Programming Director, Shirley Medina’s retirement after 28 years of service and on behalf
of the Commission and presented her with an award.
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Executive Director, Darren Chidsey, SCAG, presented a proclamation to Shirley Medina in
honor of her retirement and expressed gratitude for her impacts throughout Southern
California.
Shirley Medina expressed gratitude for having the opportunity to work with the
Commission and the Commissioners for 28 years. She expressed appreciation to Anne
Mayer and John Standiford for their leadership and for working with Caltrans, SCAG, the
CTC, all the local agencies, and the support of her family throughout all these years.
5. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS
There were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 13, 2019
M/S/C (Benoit/Vargas) to approve the November 13, 2019 minutes as
submitted.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S/C (Smith/Vargas) to approve the following Consent Calendar items.
7A. PROPOSED 2020 COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Adopt its 2020 Commission/Committee Meeting Schedule.
7B. FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 COMMISSION AUDIT RESULTS
1) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2018/19
a) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
b) Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Financial and Compliance Report;
c) State Transit Assistance (STA) Fund Financial and Compliance
Report;
d) State of Good Repair (SGR) Fund Financial and Compliance Report;
e) Proposition 1B Rehabilitation and Security Project (Proposition 1B)
Accounts Financial and Compliance Reports;
f) Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Account Financial
and Compliance Reports;
g) Single Audit Report;
h) RCTC 91 Express Lanes Fund Financial Report;
i) Auditor Required Communications Report;
j) Agreed-Upon Procedures Report related to the Appropriations
Limit Calculation;
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k) Agreed-Upon Procedures Report related to the Commuter
Assistance Program (CAP) incentives; and
l) Management certifications.
7C. APPOINTMENT OF UNDERWRITERS FOR COMMISSION FINANCINGS
1) Approve the selection of the following firms to provide underwriting
services to the Commission in connection with long-term debt financings
for a three-year period, with an option to extend for an additional two one-
year periods:
a) BofA Securities, Inc. (BofA);
b) Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (Goldman Sachs);
c) J.P. Morgan Chase (J.P. Morgan);
d) Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC (Siebert); and
e) Wells Fargo Securities (Wells Fargo).
7D. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended
September 30, 2019.
7E. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE SALT CREEK
TRAIL
Approve federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds in the
additional amount of $594,203 for a total amount of $5,684,203 to fully fund
construction of the Salt Creek Trail project.
7F. LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION STUDY
Receive and file the Riverside County Long Range Transportation Study (LRTS).
7G. TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL PROGRAM MASTER AGREEMENT
1) Approve Agreement No. 20-25-017-00 with the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for implementing projects when the Commission
is the lead agency for transit projects funded by the Transit and Intercity
Rail Capital Program (TIRCP);
2) Adopt Resolution No. 19-018, “Resolution of The Riverside County
Transportation Commission Regarding Authorization for The Execution of
A Master Agreement and Program Supplements For The State-Funded
Projects”; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission.
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7H. BYLAWS OF THE CITIZENS AND SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ADVISORY COUNCIL
1) Approve the revised bylaws of the Citizens Advisory Committee/Social
Service Transportation Council (CAC/SSTAC); and
2) Rename the CAC/SSTAC to the Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory
Council (CSTAC).
7I. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITIES OF BANNING AND BEAUMONT,
CALTRANS, AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE
PREPARATION OF THE INTERSTATE 10/HIGHLAND SPRINGS INTERCHANGE
PROJECT STUDY REPORT
1) Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 20-31-008-00 with the cities of
Banning and Beaumont for the preparation of a Project Study Report (PSR)
for the Interstate 10/Highland Springs Interchange project (Project);
2) Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 20-31-025-00 with Caltrans for its
review and oversight of the Project in the amount of $190,000, plus a
contingency of $25,000, for a total amount not to exceed $215,000;
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work
up to the total amount not to exceed as required for the Project;
4) Approve Funding Agreement No. 20-72-018-00 with Western Riverside
Council of Governments (WRCOG) for the allocation of Transportation
Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Zone funding for the Project;
5) Approve an increase of $240,000 in the Fiscal Year 2019/20 budget for
TUMF Zone revenues and Commission and consultant expenditures
related to the Project; and
6) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute these agreements on behalf of the Commission.
7J. AMENDMENT WITH WKE, INC. FOR THE INTERSTATE 15/RAILROAD CANYON
ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
1) Approve Agreement Amendment No. 17-31-048-07 with WKE, Inc. (WKE)
to finish final design services, prepare the project for Ready to List (RTL),
and provide construction support related to the Interstate 15/Railroad
Canyon Road interchange improvement project (Project) in the amount of
$471,167, plus a contingency amount of $47,000, for an additional amount
of $518,167, and a total amount not to exceed $4,070,438;
2) Approve Agreement No. 10-72-016-08, Amendment No. 8 to Agreement
No. 10-72-016-00, with the city of Lake Elsinore (City) to reprogram
$518,167 of Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) right of way
phase funds to the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) phase for
the Project;
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3) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission; and
4) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve the use of the
contingency amount as may be required for the Project.
At this time, Anne Mayer made introductory remarks regarding the discussion items, which is in
regards to the Western Riverside County Traffic Relief Plan investments and the framework of
the Traffic Relief Plan. It is based on the feedback the Commission and Traffic Relief Strategy
Committee has given to date and to receive additional feedback in order to produce a draft for
public review in January 2020.
8. WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN INVESTMENTS
Michael Blomquist, Toll Program Director, presented the Western Riverside County
Traffic Relief Plan investments, highlighting the following areas:
• Commission action and input received – Commission directed staff to prepare:
o Countywide Transportation Improvement & Traffic Relief Plan (Plan)
o Implementation ordinance
o Stakeholder input: General public, elected officials; agency staff; and
business/civic leadership groups
• Nature of the Plan – Desired state of transportation; aspirational; comprehensive;
horizon; and fiscal constraint
• Investment list – New sales tax and existing sales tax, other fund sources, and
operation and maintenance
• Direction and approval being sought – Specific investment list items
o Projects and services
• Planning horizon – 30 years or other
• Draft Western Riverside County Traffic Relief Plan Investments for local streets
and roads; local interchanges, bridges, on and off ramps; highways; passenger rail
transit expansion; separating local streets from railroad tracks; bus transit;
regional trails; operations and maintenance; services; and investments,
incentives, and technologies
• 2019-2029 Western Riverside County Highway Delivery Plan
• Draft Western County Traffic Relief Plan Investments Group by Supervisorial
District
In response to Commissioner Karen Spiegel’s clarification that just doing a draft 30-year
horizon is not a commitment for a sales tax this is just doing a horizon, which may be
utilized if this Commission moves forward with a sales tax, Michael Blomquist concurred
and stated a 30-year horizon was used and it is not a commitment.
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In response to Commissioner Andrew Kotyuk’s inquiry about whether the projects on the
previous measures the voters voted for that were not completed were included on this
list, Anne Mayer replied some of the projects are included and the intent with this
updated investment summary is to highlight key projects that have not been high on the
priority list. She stated while the initial Measure A had some funds available for those
they were not intended to be fully funded out of the measure and there are not sufficient
funding resources. Anne Mayer explained the State Route 79 Realignment and the MCP
projects are two key highway projects that are highlighted on this investment list and are
there to ensure they are fully funded and both environmental documents are complete.
Commissioner Lloyd White expressed this is a complete report although it does not have
a whole lot of details and asked if the UCR study is complete and if not when will it be
completed.
Anne Mayer replied the UCR study is not completed and referred to Theresia Trevino to
respond. Theresia Trevino replied the UCR study will be done in April 2020.
In response to Commissioner White’s inquiry about what impact is being seen today,
Anne Mayer replied there is one task associated with the UCR study that could provide
additional information regarding what kind of economic benefit that may be seen with a
certain kind of project. She discussed as an example modeling two projects to determine
what, if any, economic benefit is there within the area because of improving an
interchange so the UCR study is looking at prototype projects such as Railroad Canyon/I-
15 Interchange and the French Valley Interchange projects. This information will be
brought back to the Commission in April and it will further inform whether the projects
on the list are the kinds of projects that will in fact encourage economic development and
possible business expansion.
Commissioner White clarified as Commissioner Spiegel commented the Commission is
not voting on a tax issue today but questioned the timeline in order to consider whether
to support a tax issue. He expressed this project is being rushed to a point where if the
Commission is not solid in what is being represented to all the communities it will not do
the Commission any good. Commissioner White asked for the timeframe for getting an
issue such as this on the 2020 ballot.
Anne Mayer explained in order for something to be on the ballot in November 2020 it has
to be approved to be on the ballot by the beginning of August 2020. The Commission will
need to make a decision in June 2020 whether or not it wants to proceed to the November
2020 ballot. She stated the plan currently is set up to with review and conversation taking
place today and staff will take the feedback and input to prepare a draft framework as
well as a draft project list for the Commission’s consideration in January 2020. In January,
the Commission would authorize staff to distribute this publicly for several months of
public review and comment, which includes opportunity for the individual city councils
and for the public to consider. She explained the goal from now until June is to provide
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the Commissioners the building blocks and to give the public all the information needed
so that by June all the pieces are there to make a decision.
Commissioner White requested clarification about the revenue generated sheet was
based on what level of a sales tax increase and Anne Mayer replied a half-cent.
Commissioner White stated Michael Blomquist discussed the difference between the
$10.4 billion and $6.7 billion coming from other projects and clarified if some of the tax
revenue will be used for debt service to make up that difference.
Anne Mayer replied some of the tax would not be used to make up the difference so that
difference between whatever revenues the Commission has and the project costs will
have to come from state, federal, TUMF, other sources. She stated if this Commission
decided to, which it historically has, some of the Measure A funds could be used to pay
for debt service. She explained if the Commission decided to issue debt so projects could
advance then the Commission would have to pay debt service as a result and the
framework would allow that.
Commissioner White expressed concern regarding regional and geographical in nature as
well, in looking at the projects that are currently funded or underway on the list many of
those projects are dealing with the I-15 Corridor and corridors including I-10. The I-10
Corridor is obviously a concern for the people in the Pass Area are used by other counties
to transport through this County. When looking at the I-15, I-215, and I-10 is the
Commission getting contributions in revenue and income from San Diego, Orange, and
San Bernardino Counties.
Anne Mayer replied no.
Commissioner White expressed the Commission is funding the corridors that the rest of
the counties surrounding Riverside County are going to be benefiting by and doing it all
on this sales tax dollar of the people of Riverside.
Anne Mayer replied those counties would be able to say the same that Riverside County
are not contributing to their investments in their county. All of the counties that are
adjacent to Riverside County all have their sales tax and each county invests only in
projects within their county. She explained the regional conversation is at the state level
in competing for state and federal funding and that is where the interregional nature of
investments come into play.
Commissioner White stated regarding the geographical portion that represents his area
and as it was mentioned as a council, the Commissioners are going to be considering
giving up a half-cent taxing capacity as a city. The Commissioners have to be able to sell
to their communities that these projects even though many projects in his community are
not listed in any format as far as being completed in the next few years. He suggested his
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community is going to ask if they are going to commit to a 30-year additional sales tax is
it going to benefit his community in 20 or 30 years. He expressed the Pass Area is growing
faster than any of the areas around and suggested there are dollar amounts for these
groups but there is no breakdown by project and trying to present to his community that
they would give up a taxing capacity.
Chair Washington interrupted Commissioner White to allow Steve DeBaun, Legal Counsel,
to comment.
Steve DeBaun clarified that several years ago the Commission secured a legislative change
that exempted the transportation sales tax from the max tax calculation so this sales tax
if it were adopted would not erode the city’s ability to be able to impose its own local tax.
In response to Commissioner White’s clarification that it would not affect the legal tax
capacity, but it would affect the political tax capacity, Anne Mayer replied yes.
Commissioner White expressed concern at its November Commission meeting the
Commission voted against the proposal at that point, as Commissioner Welch and he
were concerned of the new format of the competitive bids and the process that smaller
cities are going to be impacted. He stated somewhere in the staff report it brings it up
that it was a concern but there was nothing about how it would be addressed.
Commissioner White explained as a small city he is aware when they want to get projects
prepared for the priority list to move up staff will be requesting the prep work to be done
first and to be the most prepared. He expressed concern the cities his size and smaller
are putting together projects to do the prep work not knowing whether those smaller
cities are going to get prioritized or prioritized years down with the new strategy and the
new process.
Anne Mayer referred to Commissioner White’s last comment and explained in the
framework, which is in the next item on the agenda, staff tried to capture that concern
and certainly hearing what Commissioner White commented on today is important
feedback. Staff considers the framework will be the text of a Traffic Relief Plan staff can
expand on that and the intent is to give more detail in order to have more assurances.
Anne Mayer referred to Commissioner White’s comment about the projects in the Pass
Area and stated this list is comprehensive and the projects are not listed in order. The
number that is on the list is not priority since there were so many projects staff numbered
them so they can track these projects. She explained this is in the agenda item so that
people will readily understand which projects are in their area staff was requested by the
committee to summarize the projects by supervisorial district. The projects are also
broken out by countywide as well. Anne Mayer explained in the polling, in the focus group
discussions, and at the Traffic Relief Strategy Committee, the Pass Area connects the
different geographic areas of the County. There are individuals in the Coachella Valley
just as concerned about I-10 as the people who live in the Pass Area and vice versa, there
are people as Commissioner Kotyuk commented about the SR-79 Realignment project in
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the San Jacinto Valley. She stated staff hears from people in that valley the connections
along I-10 and the I-10/SR-79 Interchange are of great importance.
Commissioner White expressed appreciation to Chair Washington for giving him the
latitude and the time. He requested to have more data breakdown before he can approve
this and to help his community since the revenue is broken out the next 30 years is to see
where that revenue is coming from in order to get a better idea of how staff is coming up
with those numbers.
Commissioner Kevin Jeffries expressed gratitude to Anne Mayer and staff for meeting
with him and his staff to walk through these plans. He stated that staff is in a tough spot
in having the obligation to identify what all the projects are and try to find the revenue
for these projects. Commissioner Jeffries expressed strong concern for losing confidence
in the management team as a result of what occurred at the January 2019 Commission
Annual Workshop and 2019 has not been a good year for him with the Commission due
to not being able to ask questions at the workshop, which deteriorated from there. He
explained it will take a little time to get the confidence that the Commission is on the right
track with the team in place, although he recognizes how difficult it is going to be.
Commissioner Jeffries expressed concern to assume the Commission is not going to
propose raising a sales tax, as there are consultants already in place who are studying
revenue enhancements, surveying residents about revenue enhancements, there are
plans in the agenda to build new projects based on those enhancements or tax increases.
The vote today is a start towards that path but do not pretend this Commission is not on
that path. He expressed strong concern since he understands the tolls are back on the
91, adding another lane is also one of the concepts, which the 91 Express Lanes project
was over $1 billion and lots of private property loses on the 91 to accomplish that.
Chair Washington stated Commissioner Bailey was trying to get some accurate
information regarding the toll lanes.
Commissioner Jeffries clarified when looking at this item in the agenda packet it is toll
lanes. He expressed the Commission is on a path and the Commissioners are aware the
Commission needs revenues, and either the Commissioners support it or they do not. He
inquired how the Commission will appease a segment of the community that is more
concerned about preserving and protecting open space. It is going to be difficult to
convince the environmental community that there are benefits to adding a sales tax
increase that does nothing to acquire open space land. He discussed how the RCA is about
to receive the last batch of funding from the Commission and how the RCA does not have
funds to acquire land moving forward, and the push back from a number of
environmental groups due to the Commission’s projects and funding that does not appear
to fund any new open space.
Anne Mayer stated there is an attachment in the agenda item that refers to the delivery
plan the Commission approved in July 2019 that did contain express lane on the 91, SR-
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60, and I-215. The Commission halted those studies and none of that is moving forward
at this time so that was just a reference attachment. She explained there are no express
lanes proposed in the Traffic Relief Plan and referred to the list item number 119
additional lane on the 91, which was added at the Traffic Relief Strategy Committee
meeting. Anne Mayer stated staff understood that it was intended to be a general-
purpose lane and the cost is either $1.4 or $1.5 billion, it is on the list shown in green and
she would defer to Commissioner Bailey as to whether that is in their interest.
Chair Washington expressed from the beginning he has stated what his position is on the
sales tax increase, but suggested he does not believe that should prevent discussion, it is
prudent, and staff has prepared the agenda item for the Commissioners’ review. He
stated Anne Mayer noted there will not be a vote until June 2020 of whether to proceed
with that sales tax proposal. Chair Washington explained although he expressed that he
is opposed to the sales tax increase there is no problem with having that discussion.
In response to Commissioner Bailey’s clarification about what staff is asking the
Commissioners to do today, Anne Mayer replied staff is asking the Commission to look at
the draft investment list and to inform staff if this investment list reflects the right type
of investments the Commissioners wants to see in Western Riverside County. It is
intended to prioritize the investments the Commissioners suggest are necessary for the
economic growth of the County. Anne Mayer explained this list with the 12 projects that
were added at the committee totals over $10 billion so staff is asking the Commissioners
if that dollar amount is acceptable. If there are projects on this list that are not what they
want in their jurisdiction then staff needs to know.
Commissioner Bailey stated the Commissioners needs to whittle this down to a
manageable and feasible list, which aligns to the potential revenue the Commission is
going to receive from the measure. He explained one of the largest expenditures on the
list specific to Riverside would be the additional lane on SR-91, which he does not support
although respects the public process the Commission will go through in the next several
months. Recently the city council voted not to support toll lanes and suggested they will
not support an additional lane on the 91 either due to the expense of it. He stated from
a Riverside prospective they are going to go through the process and listen to the new
council that is seated, as well as the public from Riverside, but suggested there will not
be support of an additional lane on SR-91. Commissioner Bailey suggested Riverside
would support more regional projects that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of
the east/west corridors that would support transportation movement across the County.
Specific to the 91 there is a couple of improvements that Riverside supports is the
extension of the eastbound lane of the 91 to Tyler Street. Item number 33 the SR-91 lane
addition at I-15 to Pierce Street if that is both directions east to west. Anne Mayer replied
yes.
Commissioner Bailey reiterated Riverside would support that piece of the 91 addition and
that is I-15 to Pierce Street, eastbound lane to Tyler Street, and adding westbound lane
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between I-15 and Pierce. He supports the regional approach and in looking at ways to
improve the system overall versus putting more capacity on the 91. He expressed concern
in looking at the polling numbers that one of the biggest questions and responses was the
local roads and potholes and suggested to look at some set aside or return to source for
removing potholes and safety issues on the local streets and roads.
Anne Mayer replied it would be helpful for the Commissioners to share their thoughts
with staff today about what they want. She requested to display the local streets and
roads slide and stated there is a category for street repairs, safety improvements, traffic
signal synchronization, and safe routes to schools, which are broad categories. She
discussed speaking with all the public works directors at the December 9 Technical
Advisory Committee meeting about how staff would be able to structure that of a set
aside in these categories, and set up a process where there would be supplemental funds
to tackle these kinds of projects. She suggested if there were any direction about a
specific percentage today it would be helpful.
Commissioner Michael Naggar explained as a member of the Traffic Relief Strategy
Committee and after several meetings this committee voted to put this out to the
Commission, he wanted to highlight some of the conversations that caused the result
today. He clarified this is simply a list of important projects that many of the
Commissioners have identified in the past. It was discussed the Commission cannot fund
every project on this list, but also thought that having it on the list would provide a goal
to aim for. He explained another discussion the committee had is if the Commission is
going to be able to accomplish these goals and the Commission cannot do business as
usual, as that model does not work to accomplish this. He expressed the Commission has
to work as an entire County and in doing so some cities are going to get more than other
cities, however if and when the measure passes it will be important for this Commission
to create a plan. This plan will determine on what criteria infrastructure projects are done
and as Anne Mayer mentioned maybe it is economic development. He then discussed
the broad range of the meaning of economic development, which is just one concept of
a plan and of the discussion that this Commission would have. Commissioner Naggar
explained the committee also discussed was to the degree possible all cities must begin
to collaborate with their neighboring cities for local roads, get out of the box, and be
aggressive. He discussed the collaboration that is currently occurring between Temecula
and Murrieta. Commissioner Naggar referred to Commissioner Jeffries’ comment, stated
he supports open-space, and suggested all the Commissioners can appreciate the
importance of open-space so if it can be put in the plan and it works certainly it should be
considered. He then discussed how the initial Measure A became a political process.
Commissioner Bob Magee concurred with Commissioners Bailey and Jeffries’ comments
regarding SR-91 through Riverside and suggested it is going nowhere, but the Commission
will go through the process. He concurred with some of the concerns from Commissioner
White and stated they are valid, as the Commission could join this process and then run
out of money. He expressed this happened with the I-15 as the I-15 project does not have
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enough funding on the initial measure to get to Lake Elsinore. He explained the
Commission has to keep this list and have a comprehensive list in order to give the
Commission flexibility to make moves and shift money in different directions.
Commissioner Magee expressed who would have thought that SB 1 would lead to $426
million going to freeway improvements in north/west Riverside County, which allowed
the Commission to shift funds elsewhere and to complete parts of I-15 and SR-91 that the
Commission could not believe it could complete. He discussed the various TIGER Grants,
TIFIA loans, the French Valley Grant where the Commission can apply and get more funds
and keep the local funds somewhere else. He expressed the list gives the Commission
flexibility and it is unknown what the RCA is going to do, or what the resource agencies
are going to do, or the environmental community.
Commissioner Jeff Hewitt concurred with Commissioner Magee’s comments and
suggested that the tax measure will not pass whether he is for it or not. He explained
what this list does is it gives the Commission those priorities and it is a process due to
each of the individual entities with their own desires and needs. Commissioner Hewitt
stated as a Commission it will be difficult due to having more people and more needs. He
explained not having a problem with this list and the Commission has spent a lot of time
getting to this point, and it is not done. Commissioner Hewitt noted he will be dealing
with not only Commissioner White, but a lot of other civic leaders in his district and this
is the process and there will be some political force and some pressures, which is all part
of the process. Commissioner Hewitt expressed this addresses the Commission’s needs
and he supports it.
Commissioner Wes Speake concurred with some of the Commissioners comments and
stated the Commission needs to have a stake in the ground as this is important and there
needs to be a plan whether the Commission will have to come up with $10 billion. He
expressed these are state and federal highways and they have a responsibility too and
the Commissioners should be holding them responsible for doing those things. He
suggested more pressure on the state and federal representatives as it is time for them
to step up as well, and the Commission cannot ask them if the Commission does not have
a stake in the ground. He explained he put the 91 on the project list and specifically did
not say he did not want it to be a toll lane, as general-purpose lanes are needed and he
referred to Commissioner Bailey and stated if that is something that is not needed to be
on the list he is welcome to remove it. Commissioner Speake explained this is as a wish
list and there cannot be a discussion until the Commission has everything to look at. He
discussed how people criticize government due to lack of planning and this push and pull
between getting all these projects on the list and figuring out what all is fiscally
responsible. He concurred with Commissioner Jeffries and stated this is going to be used
as a tool as it has to be, as the Commission has to have this. He suggested it is important
to have as many of these things as possible and then have these discussions as revenue
is identified. Commissioner Speake also concurred with Commissioner Magee’s comment
and stated those projects were going nowhere and something changed. It is necessary to
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show their constituents the Commission is planning at the same time the Commission
needs to push the state and federal government to demand for help.
Chair Washington clarified in terms of a motion and a second is for the Commission to
approve staff’s recommendation and that Commissioner Bailey is requesting to remove
the additional lane on SR-91, which needs to be included in that motion.
M/S/C (Naggar/Berkson) to approve a 30-year planning horizon and
investments in projects and services to be included in a draft Western Riverside
County component of the Traffic Relief Plan; and
Remove the additional lane on SR-91 from the list under Highways.
No: Jeffries and White
9. COUNTYWIDE TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN DRAFT FRAMEWORK
Aaron Hake, External Affairs Director, presented the Countywide Traffic Relief Plan draft
framework, highlighting the following areas:
• Traffic Relief Plan development so far – Vision, goals, objectives; revenue
estimate; structure; and investments
• March 2019 – January 2020: Gathered input –Public: qualitative, Commission, TRS
Committee, city managers, County TLMA; January 2020 draft plan
• Traffic Relief Plan Development in 2020 – January – April 2020: Input received will
be amplified; Final Plan in June 2020
• Traffic Relief Plan: Draft Framework
o Outline
o Commission-approved elements
o Use Successful elements of current Measure A expenditure plan
o Aims to respond to TRS Committee and Commission dialogue so far
Internal connectivity within Riverside County
Equity for smaller communities
“Disadvantaged communities”
Local streets and roads in the Coachella Valley
• Commission feedback addressed:
o Internal connectivity within Riverside County
79, MCP, Ethanac, Cajalco
Bring jobs home
Major local roads
o Equity for smaller communities
Maintenance and basic infrastructure – needs/merit-based
prioritization by the Technical Advisory Committee
Trust & accountability policy: equity for small and rural
communities
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o “Disadvantaged communities”
Added language to third expenditure category: “Underserved and
rural communities”
o Local streets and roads in the Coachella Valley
CVAG incorporating feedback into proposed maintenance program
• Traffic Relief Plan: Draft Framework
o Questions for the Commission:
Does the framework head in the right direction?
What remaining issues should be addressed for the draft Plan?
Commissioner Jan Harnik stated understanding that this is the pre-draft draft plan there
was an important issue raised and it was easily addressed. She referred to page 4 of the
draft Traffic Relief Plan the last bullet under the Coachella Valley and stated it is about
creating consistency across the Coachella Valley’s regional roadways. Commissioner
Harnik explained it would be prudent and it has been heard from many of the colleagues
in the Coachella Valley creating consistency and equity across the Coachella Valley’s
regional roadways. She noted just adding “and equity” is important and another issue is
that it is important to know they are working with CVAG as they need to handle some sort
of expenditure plan for O & M that will be helpful, which was heard when doing the
#RebootMyCommute and the polling. Commissioner Harnik explained it was discussed
at the November Commission meeting about the TPPS, which is a great tool and allows
the Commission to be flexible as it is uncertain what will happen in 10 years. She noted
hearing what is going on in Commissioner White’s area and eight years ago what is being
seen as far as the growth with housing and the need for transportation and infrastructure.
The TPPS allows the Commission not just to react but also to respond to those needs.
Commissioner Bailey stated in the draft Traffic Relief Plan he did not find specifically
trucks. He expressed the trucks are here and the Commission has an incredible Climbing
Lane Project in the Pass Area that will relieve pressure and asked where are there other
pressure points in the County related to trucks. He noted there is a pressure point
specifically in Riverside the winding portion of 215/60 as it goes up in through Moreno
Valley and there are warehouses that continue to be built along those corridors. He
suggested the Commission look specifically at truck lanes especially in the future to
separating and or providing dedicated truck lanes for the goods movement on the
County’s system.
Aaron Hake replied staff will incorporate an element of that in the structure going
forward. He suggested in the western county section of the plan on page 5 it gets into
congestion reduction and names each of the corridors and will have further discussion
about it. In each of those corridors, Commissioner Bailey mentioned 215/60 as needing
to address that issue in those areas and any other areas.
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Commissioner Bailey stated he is certain staff can look at the numbers in term of the pinch
points to locate where else they are in the County, but especially around the warehouses
and future warehouses that are being planned.
Commissioner Andrew Kotyuk expressed appreciation to see the intercountry
connections as a priority in this. He explained when he first came on and was looking at
the county transportation element the Commission had all the pieces, the boundaries to
other counties, the desert region, and the intercounty connections between those areas.
The intercountry over the last decade or two have lagged due to environmental and other
concerns. Commissioner Kotyuk stated in Coachella it is phenomenal the economy and
the tourism that is being driven, it is impressive and is a goal marked for Riverside County.
He explained there is the heavy traffic on I-10 going westbound to SR-79 or SR-60 also
going westbound to Coachella and it is the same way going eastbound. He discussed
when the County built this transportation people before the current elected officials they
built the I-10, SR-60, and SR-79 corridor as that main artery and how it is the only
connection point to relieve traffic and get out to the desert. He explained as a priority
now in order to keep jobs here, grow those industries, connect, and expand what
Coachella has really means less people going out of the highway out of the County. There
is the infrastructure piece as a tie into it Ethanac, MCP, Clinton Keith as these pieces all
interconnect to feed that artery. He expressed appreciation SR-79, which is the first piece
to interconnect and be a part of that artery, but the focus going forward for the next 10-
20 years Riverside County is going to continue to grow, however it is to keep those dollars
and employees here in the County and not commuting. He expressed gratitude to staff
for a great job.
Chair Washington concurred with Commissioners Kotyuk and Harnik’s comments about
what was heard from people during the #RebootMyCommute. He explained some of the
requests were beyond what this Commission can do, but the infrastructure plans the
Commission promotes and produce can assist in creating jobs. He stated hearing
Commissioner Jeffries frequently express how there is lots of money being spent helping
people leave Riverside County and over the last 18 months, there has been more of a
focus on movement of people and goods within this County. He discussed the challenges
on the 91 getting into Orange County and some significant challenges on the I-15 down
the southwest corner going north, southbound, and working with Orange County as it
relates to the toll lanes.
Commissioner Russell Betts concurred with Commissioner Bailey’s comments regarding
trucking and goods movement and suggested it is important to go into the plan. He
explained it is not just moving through the County, but also in and about for example
California does a better job than most states in providing truck parking. He suggested as
the Commission is looking at goods movement and transportation through the County
the Commission needs to consider these trucks need to stop and find a place to park.
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Commissioner Kotyuk expressed appreciation for Commissioner Betts’ comments and
stated what is not in the plan is emphasis on interconnectivity with the International
Airport in the County. There is constantly people and tourism leaving to other counties
to connect in and out but there is a great airport in Palm Springs and mentioned about
the promotion of Uber that can connect with Metrolink now and Lyft. He explained there
should be an emphasis on how to connect to the only International Airport.
Commissioner V. Manuel Perez expressed appreciation for the discussion and concurred
with Commissioner Harnik’s comments as well as the Commissioners from mid county.
He stated that to some degree there are people that might have to travel out of Coachella
Valley to come to Riverside and other areas of the County. For the most part, it is people
traveling from the east side of the Coachella Valley to the west side of the Coachella Valley
or vice versa. He explained obviously ensuring the Commission has the funding necessary
for the infrastructure that is necessary to help people get to their job sites. Also, the issue
of equity was brought up earlier and expressed appreciation of the conversation that
occurred on December 10, and knowing that the Commission is trying to build a culture
of understanding when it comes to equity and understanding over the course of decades
there has been neglect in certain areas that have been disadvantaged. He stated moving
forward with having that historical context the Commission is going to do their best to be
balanced, whether it is the Palm Springs International Airport and ensuring the
Commission has that corridor will be good. He noted there is the Thermal Airport, which
he sees in the future will be able to bring in people from different parts of the country, or
from Mexico, or other areas. He explained areas such as North Shore, the Salton Sea,
Mecca, Oasis, Thermal, Coachella, and Indio that to some degree there has been a level
of neglect through policy. He expressed appreciation where the Commission is going at
Coachella Valley with the leadership of CVAG’s Executive Director Tom Kirk as yesterday’s
conversation was great and looks forward to continuing that type of conversation
understanding the value the principle of equity being the underlying theme and ensuring
to be able to work together and moving forward to prioritize projects.
To provide recommendations and direction to staff on the draft framework of
the Countywide Traffic Relief Plan (Plan) in preparation for public circulation of
the Plan in January 2020.
10. PRESENTATION OF DRAFT CONNECT SOCAL
Darren Chidsey presented the SCAG Draft Connect SoCal, highlighting the following areas:
• Connect SoCal and how Riverside’s work connects to the broader Southern
California transportation network and economy
• Connect SoCal plan is a Regional Transportation Plan and bringing the 191 cities
and 6 counties and all the other partners to come together to touch on the
following issues: Mobility choices, robust economy, safe & healthy environment,
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improved air quality, maximize infrastructure, climate change adaption, diverse
types of houses, land conservation, community, and disaster resiliency
• Laws that guide the plan – Developing a Regional Transportation Plan; keeping up
with clean air act requirements; monitoring system performance; developing a
sustainable communities strategy; and hitting specific targets for greenhouse gas
emissions
• How we got here – Local engagement: One-on-one engagement with local
jurisdictions and County Transportation Commissions; Regional planning working
groups and community based organizations; and public workshops, street teams,
tele-town hall, advertisements and survey
• Planning process: Fall 2017 to spring 2019 update data; Summer 2019
transportation financial analysis, issues exploration, update planning
assumptions, land use/transportation scenarios development; Fall 2019
compile/analyze draft Connect SoCal, develop program environmental impact
report (PEIR); Winter 2019-2020 release draft Connect SoCal and PEIR and public
outreach and comment period; and April 2020 approve draft Connect SoCal & PEIR
• Where have we grown – SCAG Region Household Growth 2008-2016
• How we travel regionally today
• Our challenges: 100 hours stuck in traffic; 1,500 annual traffic fatalities
• Planning for 2045 – growth forecast
• Planning for 2045 – our changing age structure: 1 in 5 people will be age 65+
• How Riverside County will grow
• Core vision – Complete streets; looking at sustainable development; demand and
system management; transit backbone; system preservation and resilience; and
goods movement
• Key connections – Smart cities and job centers; housing supportive infrastructure;
go zones; shared mobility and mobility as a service; and accelerated electrification
• Insufficient core revenues to meet system needs – Draft total SCAG Region system
needs: $638.6 billion
• New revenue sources to complete the funding gap
• Benefits of plan implementation – greenhouse reduction targets with a 19 percent
reduction by 2035; reducing congestion and delay
• Job creation benefits – Plan investment and enhanced economic competitiveness
• Plan benefits for Riverside County – Reduces vehicle miles traveled; employment
impact; land consumed; household cost savings; and projected daily delay
improvements
• Connect SoCal:
o Is a transportation infrastructure investment strategy that will impact
Southern California and beyond
o Will invest over $638 billion on transportation improvement projects
o Will locate housing, jobs and transit closer together in priority growth
areas while preserving natural lands and open spaces
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o Will link the built environment and transportation system with policies,
projects and programs that strengthen and enhance each other beyond
what each would accomplish in isolation
o Will deliver significant benefits to the region with respect to mobility,
safety, health outcomes, travel time reliability, air quality, economic
productivity, environmental justice, and transportation assets
o Wil generate approximately 362,700 jobs annually
• Connect SoCal is a compass, vision, and platform
• What’s next
At this time, Commissioner Jeffries left the meeting.
Commissioner Speake expressed appreciation for the presentation and stated if the
Commission is talking about transportation and he saw very little on economic
development and getting jobs, which was mentioned. He suggested seeing more of that
because if people cannot work where they live the roads cannot be built fast enough. If
the focus is not going to be figuring out a way to bring jobs into Riverside County there
are employers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties paying people’s toll fees, which does
not help get people off the street. Commissioner Speake suggested the County should
work as a recruiting firm, as there is a tremendous amount of talent in Riverside County
and they drive elsewhere to other counties. Until the Commission understand who lives
in this County and what they do, the Commission is doubling down. He explained that in
the plan Costa Mesa had 10,000 or 7,500 units and San Jacinto had approximately 12,000
units and as a developer where is it cheaper to build. He appreciates this as it is a compass
and hopes the Commission can find ways to push it in a few other directions.
Commissioner Lisa Middleton concurred with Commissioner Speake and referred to the
slide about the number of trips that are taken by individuals alone in a car to work. She
stated that in looking at where people are traveling otherwise they are generally traveling
with someone else. This is going to have to come back to the employer to create a
transportation network for their employees that get them to their employment without
traveling alone in a vehicle. She explained those employers who do a better job of making
it possible for their employees to get to work in a communal fashion on public
transportation need to be incentivized and then rewarded to do that. So long as the
Commission leaves employers out of the conversation when it comes to how people get
to work, she suggested the Commission will never be successful.
Commissioner Harnik expressed appreciation for the presentation, as there was a lot of
work that went into this plan. She represents the Commission at SCAG and stated there
was a lot of consideration and input. She explained what they came up with when they
looked at this is part of the reason when looking at the Nexus between Southern California
and RHNA numbers it made sense to adopt a formula that Commissioner Bailey came up
with. Commissioner Harnik expressed transportation is critical and land planning is a big
piece of that so when talking about developers and suggesting they are the problem what
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the Commission has to remember is the cities are the people who zone and make the
plans. She suggested looking at that through the city and community’s and making those
plans that will be best for their communities and for the community members.
Receive and file a presentation from the Southern California Association of
Government (SCAG) regarding the Draft Connect SoCal.
11. ELECTION OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OFFICERS AND
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chair Washington opened the nominations for Chair, First Vice Chair, and Second Vice
Chair. The Second Vice Chair position needs to be a County Supervisor.
Commissioner Harnik, seconded by Commissioner Spiegel nominated Commissioner
Perez for Second Vice Chair for 2020. No other nominations were received.
Commissioner Naggar concurred and clarified about a motion for Chair and Vice Chair for
2020, and suggested to amend that motion.
Chair Washington clarified with legal counsel if the elections can be done with one motion
and second.
Steve DeBuan replied yes.
At this time, Commissioner Harnik withdrew her nomination.
Chair Chuck Washington, seconded by Commissioner Karen Spiegel, nominated
Commissioner Ben Benoit for Chair, Commissioner Jan Harnik for Vice Chair, and
Commissioner V. Manuel Perez for Second Vice Chair. No other nominations were
received.
Abstain: Benoit, Harnik, and Perez
Chair Washington closed the nominations. Ben Benoit was elected as the Commission’s
Chair, Jan Harnik as Vice Chair, and V. Manuel Perez as Second Vice Chair for 2020.
12. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
13. COMMISSIONERS/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
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Chair Washington expressed gratitude working with Anne Mayer this year as she works
hard for the Commission. Anne Mayer expressed appreciation for Chair Washington’s
comment.
Chair Washington announced the committee meetings are cancelled for December 23rd.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Riverside County Transportation
Commission, Chair Washington adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. The next
Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday,
January 8, 2020, Board Chambers, First Floor, County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon
Street, Riverside.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Mobley
Clerk of the Board
AGENDA ITEM 7A
Agenda Item 7A
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Quarterly Financial Statements
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements for the
three months ended September 30, 2019.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
During the first three months of the fiscal year, staff monitored the revenues and expenditures
of the Commission. The first quarter of the fiscal year is primarily directed toward completing
fiscal year-end closing activities for the prior year. Staff expects most of the categories to present
a more realistic outlook beginning in the second quarter.
The operating statement shows the Measure A and Local Transportation Fund (LTF) sales tax
revenues for the first quarter at 7 percent of the budget. This is a result of Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 33, Accounting and Financial Reporting for
nonexchange Transactions. GASB Statement No. 33 requires sales tax revenues to be accrued
for the period in which they are collected at the point of destination or sale, as applicable. The
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) collects the sales tax funds and
remits these funds to the Commission after the reporting period for the businesses. This creates
a two-month lag in the receipt of revenues by the Commission. Accordingly, these financial
statements reflect the revenues related to collections for July 2019.
On a cash basis, the Measure A and LTF sales tax receipts are 10.57 and 16.42 percent higher,
respectively, than the same period last fiscal year. This is primarily a result of the resolution of
processing issues encountered by the CDTFA and its implementation of a new centralized
revenue opportunity system in late Fiscal Year 2017/18 and early FY 2018/19. This had a direct
impact on the fluctuation of cash payments received by the Commission from CDTFA. The CDTFA
appears to have resolved the issues, as reflected in this operating statement.
Federal, state, and local reimbursements are generally on a reimbursement basis. The
Commission will receive these revenues as eligible project costs are incurred and invoiced to the
respective agencies. The negative revenue amounts for federal and state reimbursements reflect
the reversal of FY 2018/19 accrued revenues at the beginning of FY 2019/20 in excess of amounts
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billed during the first quarter. Reimbursement invoices for expenditures for the first quarter will
be prepared and submitted in the second quarter.
During the FY 2019/20 budget process, the Commission conservatively estimated Transportation
Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) revenues of $25 million passed through from the Western
Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG). The Commission received the July and August 2019
TUMF receipts during the first quarter. Staff expects the September 2019 TUMF receipt in the
second quarter.
Toll revenues budgeted at $36.1 million represents conservative projected toll transactions for
the RCTC 91 Express Lanes operations based on estimated toll transactions and current traffic
and revenue data. The operating statement shows toll revenues at 42 percent of the budget and
toll violations and fee revenues at 41 percent of the budget. The RCTC 91 Express Lanes toll
transactions have exceeded initial expectations. Staff anticipates submitting a mid-year budget
adjustment in the second quarter to increase the estimated toll revenues based on the recent
Investment Grade Traffic and Revenue Study, Investment Grade Study Refresh 2018.
The operating statement shows other revenues at 29 percent of the $553,000 budget and reflects
property management lease revenues.
The operating statement shows investment income at 14 percent of the $12.8 million budget.
The Commission does not receive the first quarter earned investment income from the Riverside
County Treasurer’s Pooled Investment Fund until the second quarter. Staff expects the second
quarter investment income to be in alignment with the FY 2019/20 budget.
The expenditures/expenses and other financing sources/uses categories are in line overall with
the expectations of the budget with the following exceptions:
• Salaries and benefits at 58 percent of the budget reflect the one-time disbursement to
fund the Commission’s California Public Employees Retirement System net pension
liability of $8.6 million. Staff will submit a mid-year budget adjustment in the second
quarter to increase the estimated $8.1 million budget approved by the Commission in
June 2019 by $500,000 for the final actuarial determined net pension liability;
• Professional services are under budget primarily due to unused budget authority for rail
operations and development activities, highway general legal services, toll operations,
public outreach activities, and audit fees;
• Program operations are under budget due to unused budget authority for the toll
operations, motorist and commuter assistance program operations, highway and rail
program management, and station security;
• The status of significant Commission capital projects (engineering, construction, design-
build, and right of way/land) with budget amounts exceeding $5 million is discussed in
the attachment;
• Operating and capital disbursements are made as claims are submitted to the
Commission by transit operators;
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• Special studies unused budget authority is related to feasibilities studies;
• Local streets and roads expenditures are related to Measure A sales tax revenues. These
financial statements reflect the turnback payments through July 2019;
• Regional arterial expenditures primarily represent expenditures for the highways and
regional arterial program administered by Coachella Valley Association of Governments
(CVAG). CVAG requests reimbursements from the Commission based on available funds
and sufficient budget authority;
• Debt service principal payments are made annually on June 1, while debt service interest
payments are made semiannually on December 1 and June 1. On a quarterly basis in the
RCTC 91 Express Lanes Enterprise Fund accounting records, the Commission records
accrued interest including compounded interest on the 91 Project Transportation
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan and accreted interest on the 2013
Toll Revenue Bonds Series B (capital appreciation). However, $5.4 million of the $7.2
million interest cost for the first quarter will not be paid in the current year and therefore
is not included in the FY 2019/20 budget;
• Capital outlay expenditures are under budget due to unused budget authority for office
and property improvements for the I-15 Express Lanes project, station rehabilitation, toll
operations transponders, and Commission office, network, hardware, and software
improvements;
• Depreciation is recorded as part of the accrual adjustments in the RCTC 91 Express Lanes
Enterprise Fund accounting records, however such depreciation is not paid and therefore
is not included in the FY 2019/20 budget; and
• The Commission entered into a loan agreement with the U.S. Department of
Transportation for a $152.5 million TIFIA loan to pay eligible I-15 Express Lanes project
costs. Proceeds of the TIFIA loan may be drawn upon after certain conditions have been
met. Through the first quarter, the Commission drew down 14.9 million in TIFIA loan
proceeds. During construction of the I-15 Express Lanes project and for a period of up to
five years following substantial completion, interest is compounded and added to the
TIFIA loan. TIFIA debt service payments are expected to commence in June 2025, which
is approximately five years after substantial completion of the I-15 Express Lanes project,
through 2055.
Attachments:
1) Quarterly Project Status – September 2019
2) Quarterly Financial Statements – September 2019
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
QUARTERLY PROJECT STATUS
1ST QUARTER
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED 9/30/2019
FY 2019/20
1st QUARTER
BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
THROUGH 1st
QUARTER
Project Description Project Status
91 Project (P003028) $1,622,000 ($1,356,950) The under run of the FY 2019/20 budget at the first quarter
is due to accrual reversals for the Army Corps of Engineers
Reach 9 project ($1.7 million) and Caltrans ($0.2 million),
and an under run in the project and construction (PCM)
contract ($0.7 million).
The project connects with Orange County Transportation
Authority’s tolled express lanes at the Orange
County/Riverside County line and continues approximately
eight miles to the Interstate (I)-15/State Route (SR)-91
interchange. The project involves widening pavement on the
outside of the existing highway to reposition general purpose
lanes and repurposing the existing high occupancy vehicle
lanes to accommodate two-tolled express lanes in the median
in each direction. The 91 Project also involves constructing
one new general purpose lane in each direction from SR-71
to I-15, ultimately providing two-tolled express lanes and five
general purpose lanes in each direction. 91 Project
development activities began in September 2007,
construction work related to roadway and structures began in
July 2014, and the toll lanes opened in March 2017. The total
cost of the 91 Project is estimated at $1.4 billion, including
capitalized interest, debt service reserves, contingency, and
cost of issuance. The FY 2019/20 budget amount is
$26,295,400.
I-15 Express Lanes project (P003027) 28,933,700 27,782,674 The under run of the FY 2019/20 budget at the first quarter
is due to accrual reversals for COZEEP, flagging, and BNSF
($0.5 million); and an under run in Caltrans extended
oversight ($0.7 million).
The project will generally add two tolled express lanes in each
direction from SR-60 to Cajalco Road in Corona. Project
development activities began in April 2008, and lanes are
expected to open to traffic in 2020. The total project cost is
estimated at $472 million, which includes $42 million of
contingency. The FY 2019/20 budget amount is
$102,809,400.
ATTACHMENT 1
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FY 2019/20
1st QUARTER
BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
THROUGH 1ST
QUARTER
Project Description Project Status
15/91 Express Lanes Connector (P003039) 6,334,700 912,790 The under run of the FY 2019/20 budget at the first quarter
is due to under runs in the design and widening of the Hidden
Valley Parkway ($4.6 million) and the PCM contract ($0.7
million). The design-build contract is scheduled to be
awarded in March 2020.
The 15/91 Express Lane Connector (ELC) project constructs
an express lanes median direct connector from southbound
I-15 to westbound SR-91 and from eastbound SR-91 to
northbound I-15 in the city of Corona. The project also adds
tolled express lanes in each direction of I-15 from the 15/91
ELC to Hidden Valley Parkway; adds a tolled express lane in
each direction of SR-91 from east of Lincoln Avenue to the
15/91 ELC; extends the tolled express lane along eastbound
SR-91 from I-15 to west of Promenade Avenue; and extends
an eastbound auxiliary lane along SR-91 from west of I-15 to
west of Promenade Avenue. The project also includes the
addition of a toll collection system infrastructure along I-15
and SR-91. The estimated project cost is $220 million and the
project is partially funded by state funds allocated under
Senate Bill (SB) 132 legislation. The connector is expected to
open to traffic in 2022. The FY 2019/20 budget amount is
$46,848,200.
I-15 Express Lanes Southern Extension (P003044) 1,880,600 285,128 The under run of the FY 2019/20 budget at the first quarter
is primarily due to an under run in the project
approval/environmental documentation contract ($1.3
million).
The project will add express lanes between SR-74 and
Cajalco Road. The estimated project cost is $544 million
with the Project Approval and Environmental Document
(PA/ED) phase of work funded by federal Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds and Measure A. The
FY 2019/20 budget amount is $7,522,400.
Mid County Parkway (MCP) (P002302, P612302, P002320,
& P002317) 5,969,200 3,893,352 The under run of the FY 2019/20 budget at the first quarter
is primarily due to the following for each project:
• MCP: Delayed billing for preliminary engineering and
right of way acquisition and support ($0.3 million).
• MCP Placentia: Delayed billing from the final design
contractor ($0.6 million).
• MCP Mitigation: Construction and construction support
had minimal expenses in July. The bulk of the incurred
costs covers five weeks from 8/19/2019 through
9/20/2019 ($0.7 million).
The environmental document for a new corridor from I-215 to
SR-79 was approved in April 2015. The first design package
is anticipated to be completed in FY 2018/2019. Construction
of this new facility will be completed over many years as
funding becomes available; the total project cost is estimated
at $1.3 to $1.6 billion. The FY 2019/20 budget amount is
$44,866,100.
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FY 2019/20
1st QUARTER
BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
THROUGH 1ST
QUARTER
Project Description Project Status
Pachappa Underpass project (P003038) 177,100 132,996 The under run of the FY 2019/20 budget at the first quarter is minimal
($44,000). The plan is to start construction in the third quarter, with
the majority of work performed in the third and fourth quarters.
The project will remove the Pachappa shoofly structure
and associated retaining walls and construct a
retaining wall, drainage, and track bed for the
permanent Pachappa underpass. Track relocation will
be performed by Union Pacific Railroad. The project
construction cost is estimated at $16 million. The FY
2019/20 budget amount is $16,745,000.
SR-60 Truck Lanes (P003029) 2,494,300 2,111,013 The under run of the FY2019/20 budget at the first quarter is due to a
slight delay in construction mobilization ($0.4 million). The project is
on schedule and will continue to ramp up in the second quarter. The project will construct eastbound climbing and
westbound descending truck lanes from Gilman
Springs Road to west of Jack Rabbit trail and upgrade
existing shoulders to standard widths. The estimated
project cost is $138 million and the project is funded by
CMAQ, State Transportation Improvement
Program/Regional Improvement Program, State
Highway Operation and Protection Program, and 2009
Measure A highway funds. The FY 2019/20 budget
amount is $69,680,300.
71/91 Connector Project (P003021) 993,900 279,674 The under run of the FY2019/20 budget at the first quarter is due to
delayed billing from the final design contractor ($0.6 million) and right
of way acquisitions that did not occur ($0.1 million). The project includes ROW acquisition, utility
relocation, and environmental revalidation work for
improvements to the 71/91 connector. The estimated
project cost is $118 million. The FY 2019/20 budget
amount is $7,375,700.
Riverside Layover Facility (P653822) 702,000 32,756 The under run of the FY2019/20 budget at the first quarter is due to
construction being delayed for the long lead time to procure a transfer
switch ($0.7 million). The project includes increased capacity and
maintenance service improvements to Metrolink’s
West Layover Facility, north of the Riverside
Downtown station. The improvements include
expansion of the facility to accommodate three storage
tracks with an overall storage capacity of three 6-train
sets. The estimated project cost is $5.3 million. The
project is funded by Federal Transit Administration
Section 5307. The FY 2019/20 budget amount is
$6,630,100.
This list discusses the significant capital projects (i.e., total budgeted costs in excess of $5 million) and related status. Capital project expenditures are generally affected by lags
in invoices submitted by contractors and consultants, as well as issues encountered during certain phases of the projects. The capital projects budgets tend to be based on
aggressive project schedules.
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Revenues
Sales tax 321,050,600$ 22,970,006$ (298,080,594)$ 7%
Federal reimbursements 89,718,700 (2,612,513) (92,331,213)-3%
State reimbursements 160,596,100 (7,732,038) (168,328,138)-5%
Local reimbursements 9,957,900 778,933 (9,178,967)8%
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee 25,000,000 928,436 (24,071,564)4%
Toll revenues 36,138,300 15,035,788 (21,102,512)42%
Toll violations and fee revenues 5,731,100 2,323,676 (3,407,424)41%
Other revenues 553,000 159,302 (393,698)29%
Investment income 12,790,700 1,826,522 (10,964,178)14%
Total revenues 661,536,400 33,678,112 (627,858,288)5%
Expenditures/Expenses
Salaries and benefits 19,396,500 11,252,965 8,143,535 58%
Professional and support
Professional services 27,239,700 1,437,000 25,802,700 5%
Support costs 12,955,800 3,446,804 9,508,996 27%
Total Professional and support costs 40,195,500 4,883,804 35,311,696 12%
Projects and operations
Program operations - general 31,475,500 3,925,345 27,550,155 12%
Engineering 23,736,000 (2,180,656) 25,916,656 -9%
Construction 156,316,000 8,454,486 147,861,514 5%
Design Build 139,291,500 28,865,091 110,426,409 21%
Right of way/land 93,413,500 1,268,454 92,145,046 1%
Operating and capital disbursements 203,436,400 29,126,899 174,309,501 14%
Special studies 1,096,000 65,554 1,030,446 6%
Local streets and roads 58,642,300 4,535,170 54,107,130 8%
Regional arterials 30,000,000 1,307,047 28,692,953 4%
Total projects and operations 737,407,200 75,367,390 662,039,810 10%
Debt service
Principal 27,245,000 - 27,245,000 N/A
Interest 49,412,400 7,173,251 42,239,149 15%
Total debt service 76,657,400 7,173,251 69,484,149 9%
Capital outlay 6,545,600 470,974 6,074,626 7%
Depreciation - 2,695,986 (2,695,986) N/A
Total Expenditures/Expenses 880,202,200 101,844,370 778,357,830 12%
Excess revenues over (under) expenditures/expenses (218,665,800) (68,166,258) 804,274,486 31%
Other financing sources/(uses)
Transfer in 166,027,000 30,814,095 (135,212,905) 19%
Transfer out (166,027,000) (30,814,095) 135,212,905 19%
TIFIA loan proceeds 75,703,000 - (75,703,000) N/A
Total financing sources/(uses)75,703,000 - 75,703,000 N/A
Net change in fund balances (142,962,800) (68,166,258) 879,977,486 48%
Fund balance July 1, 2019 792,310,100 515,617,773 (276,692,327) 65%
Fund balance September 30, 2019 649,347,300$ 447,451,515$ 603,285,159$ 69%
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
QUARTERLY BUDGET TO ACTUAL
FY 2019/20
BUDGET
1ST QUARTER
ACTUAL
PERCENT
UTILIZATION
REMAINING
BALANCE
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED 9/30/2019
1ST QUARTER
ATTACHMENT 2
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STATE OF GOOD REPAIR OTHER AGENCY
PROJECTS SB132
Revenues
Sales tax -$ -$ 11,618,080$ 3,189,969$ 64,652$ 8,097,163$ -$ 142$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Federal reimbursements (1,924,831) - (687,682) - - - - - - - - -
State reimbursements - (499,259) (1,808,780) - - - - - - - - (5,423,999)
Local reimbursements 271 - - - - - 498 - - - 197,678 -
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee - - - - - - - - 928,436 - - -
Toll revenues - - - - - - - - - - - -
Toll violations and fee revenues - - - - - - - - - - - -
Other revenues 1,439 - 150,703 - - - - - 7,160 - - -
Investment income - - 228,108 38,361 - - 76,724 - 76,723 - - -
Total revenues (1,923,121) (499,259) 9,500,429 3,228,330 64,652 8,097,163 77,222 142 1,012,319 - 197,678 (5,423,999)
Expenditures/Expenses
Salaries and benefits 6,440,249 180,377 3,886,373 51,688 33 - - - 328,854 14,043 35,968 73,526
Professional and support
Professional services 478,050 24,199 378,800 1,481 - - 2,941 - 15,087 167,760 - 341,403
Support costs 711,636 151,700 1,489,637 - - - - - 295 - - -
Total Professional and support costs 1,189,686 175,899 1,868,437 1,481 - - 2,941 - 15,382 167,760 - 341,403
Projects and operations
Program operations - general (10) 590,412 1,321,490 - - - - - 40,471 1,441 28,087 5,922
Engineering - - 360,676 - - - - - 193,192 42,585 41,258 (2,818,367)
Construction - - 3,789,579 - - - - - - - - 4,664,907
Design Build - - 28,334,903 - - - - - - - - 530,188
Right of way/land - - (1,917,560) - - - - - 2,971,927 - 516 213,571
Operating and capital disbursements 486,853 - 1,004,852 1,117,727 - 24,534,162 1,983,305 - - - - -
Special studies 65,554 - - - - - - - - - - -
Local streets and roads - - 3,354,029 1,116,489 64,652 - - - - - - -
Regional arterials - - - 1,307,047 - - - - - - - -
Total projects and operations 552,397 590,412 36,247,969 3,541,263 64,652 24,534,162 1,983,305 - 3,205,590 44,026 69,861 2,596,221
Debt service
Principal - - - - - - - - - - - -
Interest - - - - - - - - - - - -
Cost of issuance - - - - - - - - - - - -
Payment to escrow agent - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total debt service - - - - - - - - - - - -
Capital outlay 77,078 - 377,864 - - - - - - - - -
Depreciation - - - - - - - - - - - -
Loss on sale of land - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Expenditures/Expenses 8,259,410 946,688 42,380,643 3,594,432 64,685 24,534,162 1,986,246 - 3,549,826 225,829 105,829 3,011,150
Excess revenues over (under)
expenditures/expenses
(10,182,531) (1,445,947) (32,880,214) (366,102) (33) (16,436,999) (1,909,024) 142 (2,537,507) (225,829) 91,849 (8,435,149)
Other financing sources/(uses)
Transfer in 2,910,000 - 10,019,723 - - - - - - 450,000 - -
Transfer out - - (13,485,632) - - (2,910,000) (450,000) - - - - -
Debt proceeds - - - - - - - - - - - -
TIFIA loan proceeds - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total financing sources/(uses)2,910,000 - (3,465,909) - - (2,910,000) (450,000) - - 450,000 - -
Net change in fund balances (7,272,531) (1,445,947) (36,346,123) (366,102) (33) (19,346,999) (2,359,024) 142 (2,537,507) 224,171 91,849 (8,435,149)
Fund balance July 1, 2019 29,124,269 10,501,511 253,925,602 56,410,474 562 91,541,353 107,469,411 6,680,556 109,653,332 3,071,729 17,017 (1,272,356)
Fund balance September 30, 2019 21,851,738$ 9,055,564$ 217,579,479$ 56,044,372$ 529$ 72,194,354$ 105,110,387$ 6,680,698$ 107,115,825$ 3,295,900$ 108,866$ (9,707,505)$
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
MITIGATION FEE (TUMF)
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
GENERAL FUND FSP/
SAFE WESTERN COUNTY PALO VERDE
VALLEY
COACHELLA
VALLEY
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
QUARTERLY BUDGET TO ACTUAL BY FUND
1ST QUARTER
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED 9/30/2019
COACHELLA
VALLEY RAIL
STATE TRANSIT
ASSISTANCE
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
FUND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
MEASURE A SALES TAX
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Revenues
Sales tax
Federal reimbursements
State reimbursements
Local reimbursements
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
Toll revenues
Toll violations and fee revenues
Other revenues
Investment income
Total revenues
Expenditures/Expenses
Salaries and benefits
Professional and support
Professional services
Support costs
Total Professional and support costs
Projects and operations
Program operations - general
Engineering
Construction
Design Build
Right of way/land
Operating and capital disbursements
Special studies
Local streets and roads
Regional arterials
Total projects and operations
Debt service
Principal
Interest
Cost of issuance
Payment to escrow agent
Total debt service
Capital outlay
Depreciation
Loss on sale of land
Total Expenditures/Expenses
Excess revenues over (under)
expenditures/expenses
Other financing sources/(uses)
Transfer in
Transfer out
Debt proceeds
TIFIA loan proceeds
Total financing sources/(uses)
Net change in fund balances
Fund balance July 1, 2019
Fund balance September 30, 2019
ENTERPRISE FUND
TOLL OPERATIONS
-$ -$ -$ -$ 22,970,006$
- - - - (2,612,513)
- - - - (7,732,038)
580,486 - - - 778,933
- - - - 928,436
15,035,788 - - - 15,035,788
2,323,676 - - - 2,323,676
- - - - 159,302
578,456 292,526 500,694 34,930 1,826,522
18,518,406 292,526 500,694 34,930 33,678,112
241,854 - - - 11,252,965
27,279 - - - 1,437,000
1,093,536 - - - 3,446,804
1,120,815 - - - 4,883,804
1,937,532 - - - 3,925,345
- - - - (2,180,656)
- - - - 8,454,486
- - - - 28,865,091
- - - - 1,268,454
- - - - 29,126,899
- - - - 65,554
- - - - 4,535,170
- - - - 1,307,047
1,937,532 - - - 75,367,390
- - - - -
7,173,251 - - - 7,173,251
- - - - -
- - - - -
7,173,251 - - - 7,173,251
16,032 - - - 470,974
2,695,986 - - - 2,695,986
- - - - -
13,185,470 - - - 101,844,370
5,332,936 292,526 500,694 34,930 (68,166,258)
- - - 17,434,372 30,814,095
- (3,538,582) (10,429,881) - (30,814,095)
- - - - -
- - - - -
- (3,538,582) (10,429,881) 17,434,372 -
5,332,936 (3,246,056) (9,929,187) 17,469,302 (68,166,258)
(274,596,300) 23,091,659 88,561,805 11,437,149 515,617,773
(269,263,364)$ 19,845,603$ 78,632,618$ 28,906,451$ 447,451,515$
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
DEBT SERVICECOMMERCIAL PAPER
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
QUARTERLY BUDGET TO ACTUAL BY FUND
1ST QUARTER
FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED 9/30/2019
SALES TAX
BONDS COMBINED TOTAL
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AGENDA ITEM 7B
Agenda Item 7B
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2019/20 Mid-Year Revenue Projections
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve the mid-year Fiscal Year 2019/20 revenue projections of $202 million for
Measure A revenues, $103 million for Local Transportation Fund (LTF) revenues, and
$27 million for Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) revenues;
2) Approve the budget increase adjustments to Measure A revenues of $9 million and
expenditures of $3,717,000 to reflect the revised Measure A projection;
3) Approve the budget increase adjustments to LTF revenues of $6 million, transfers in of
$719,000, and expenditures and transfers out of $898,000 to reflect the revised LTF
projection; and
4) Approve the budget increase adjustments to TUMF revenues of $2 million to reflect the
revised TUMF projection.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Prior to the beginning of FY 2019/20, staff made projections regarding the revenues to be
received from Measure A, LTF, and TUMF funds for budget purposes.
Staff tracks the Measure A, LTF, and TUMF revenues on a monthly basis. The comparison of
Measure A and LTF revenues to the prior year is difficult this year as a result of the resolution of
processing issues encountered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
(CDTFA) and its implementation of a new centralized revenue opportunity system in late
FY 2017/18 and early FY 2018/19. This had a direct impact on the fluctuation of monthly cash
payments received by the Commission from the CDTFA during FY 2018/19, which included
amounts related to FY 2017/18. The mid-year Measure A and LTF revenue projections include
the consideration of historical and current trends of receipts and economic data collected from
various sources, including the quarterly sales tax forecast of Measure A prepared by the
Commission’s sales tax consultant, MuniServices, LLC, an Avenue Company.
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Agenda Item 7B
TUMF revenues for the three months ended September 2019 are comparable to the same
period last year. However, monthly TUMF receipts tend to fluctuate significantly – making it
difficult to identify and project any trend. Accordingly, while there appears to be continued
improvement in TUMF revenues, a revised projection should be conservative.
Staff recommends the Commission conservatively increase the current year revenue
projections for Measure A, LTF, and TUMF revenues projections as follows:
Revenue
Projections
FY 2018/19
Actuals
FY 2019/20
Budget
(Original)
FY 2019/20 Mid-
Year Budget
(Revised)
Increase
from Original
Budget
(Adjustment)
Measure A $ 201,204,995 $ 193,000,000 $ 202,000,000 $9,000,000
LTF 103,819,440 97,000,000 103,000,000 6,000,000
TUMF 29,968,450 25,000,000 27,000,000 2,000,000
For reference purposes, audited revenues for FY 2018/19 were approximately $201.2 million
(Measure A), $103.8 million (LTF), and $29.9 million (TUMF). The Measure A and LTF revenue
revised projections for FY 2019/20 are conservatively comparable to the FY 2018/19 actual
revenues given the CDTFA processing issues previously mentioned. The TUMF revenue
projection is based on consideration of current receipt trends.
Any change in Measure A revenue projections has a direct effect on the distributions to the
geographic areas and related local streets and roads (LSR) programs. Since there is a change in
the Measure A revenue projections, adjustments are required for LSR expenditures aggregating
$2,750,000 and Coachella Valley highways and regional arterials expenditures of $967,000.
The LTF audit was completed, and financial statements were issued in October 2019. Staff
revised the original LTF projections to include the carryover that is available to the local
governments and transit agencies and approximates $17,983,000. Staff estimates the LTF
administrative allocation to the Commission remains unchanged at $1,110,000; however, the
actual amount is subject to the quarterly amounts determined per the administrative cost
allocation plan. Any difference in allocated Commission administration costs will be reflected in
next year’s estimated carryover. An expenditure adjustment is required for Southern California
Association of Governments planning of approximately $179,000. Since the Commission
planning allocations will be transferred from the Local Transportation Fund to the General fund,
similar adjustments of $719,000 to transfer in and out are also needed. The increase for SB 821
bicycle and pedestrian projects of approximately $462,000 does not require a budget
adjustment, as this amount will be included in the amount available for the next call for
projects. The increase in the LTF balance available for apportionments for transit operators of
approximately $20,361,000 also does not require a budget adjustment as this amount will be
available for any transit allocation adjustments based on amendments to transit operator Short
Range Transit Plans (SRTPs) and for transit operators in the preparation of the FY 2020/21
SRTPs.
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Upon Commission approval, staff will provide this updated information to the necessary local
governments and transit operators. Additionally, staff will continue to monitor FY 2019/20
revenues to determine if any adjustments to the revenue projections or Measure A and LTF
administration are necessary.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: No Year: FY 2019/20 Amount: $17,719,000 additional sources
$4,615,000 additional uses
Source of Funds: 2009 Measure A, LTF, TUMF Budget Adjustment: Yes
GL/Project Accounting No.:
$ 6,000,000 601 62 40102
719,000 601 62 97001
719,000 106 65 59001
179,000 601 62 86205
2,131,000 623999 401 40101 262 31 40101
773,000 613999 401 40101 261 31 40101
426,000 654199 401 40101 265 33 40101
106,000 269 62 40101
133,000 260 26 40101
44,000 270 26 40101
105,000 632199 401 40101 263 41 40101
626,000 266 72 40101
2,027,000 267 71 40101
565,000 264 19 40101
84,000 683999 401 40101 268 31 40101
967,000 563999 401 40101 256 31 40101
677,000 257 71 40101
290,000 258 26 40101
46,000 234 71 40101
2,027,000 267 71 86104
967,000 256 31 86405
677,000 257 71 86104
46,000 234 71 86104
1,000,000 725000 416 41607 210 72 42110
1,000,000 735000 416 41607 210 73 42110
Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 12/13/2019
Attachments:
1) Measure A Program Allocation FY 2019/20
2) Riverside County LTF FY 2019/20 Apportionment
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Revised Projection
(1/8/2020)
Original Projection
(1/9/2019)
Increase
(Decrease)
Projected Measure A Revenues 202,000,000$ 193,000,000$ 9,000,000$
Less: Administration 2 - -
Projected Apportionment to Programs:
Western County
Highway Improvements (262)47,829,000$ 45,698,000$ 2,131,000$
New Corridors (261) 17,350,000 16,577,000 773,000
Public Transit
Commuter Rail (265) 9,566,000 9,140,000 426,000
Intercity Bus (269) 2,391,000 2,285,000 106,000
Specialized Transit-Operations (260) 2,989,000 2,856,000 133,000
Specialized Transit-CTSA (270) 996,000 952,000 44,000
Commuter Services (263)2,345,000 2,240,000 105,000
Regional Arterial (266) 14,067,000 13,441,000 626,000
Local Streets & Roads (267) 45,485,000 43,458,000 2,027,000
BANNING 656,000 627,000 29,000
BEAUMONT 1,046,000 1,000,000 46,000
CALIMESA 190,000 182,000 8,000
CANYON LAKE 207,000 197,000 10,000
CORONA 4,695,000 4,486,000 209,000
EASTVALE 1,503,000 1,436,000 67,000
HEMET 1,942,000 1,856,000 86,000
JURUPA VALLEY 2,325,000 2,221,000 104,000
LAKE ELSINORE 1,508,000 1,441,000 67,000
MENIFEE 1,934,000 1,847,000 87,000
MORENO VALLEY 4,446,000 4,248,000 198,000
MURRIETA 2,697,000 2,577,000 120,000
NORCO 746,000 713,000 33,000
PERRIS 2,096,000 2,003,000 93,000
RIVERSIDE 8,254,000 7,886,000 368,000
SAN JACINTO 970,000 927,000 43,000
TEMECULA 3,361,000 3,211,000 150,000
WILDOMAR 711,000 680,000 31,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 6,198,000 5,920,000 278,000
Bond Financing (264) 12,661,000 12,096,000 565,000
Economic Development Projects (268) 1,876,000 1,792,000 84,000
SUBTOTAL-Western County 157,555,000 150,535,000 7,020,000
Coachella Valley
Highways & Regional Arterials (256) 21,705,000 20,738,000 967,000
Local Street & Roads (257) 15,193,000 14,516,000 677,000
CATHEDRAL CITY 1,609,000 1,537,000 72,000
COACHELLA 657,000 628,000 29,000
DESERT HOT SPRINGS 531,000 507,000 24,000
INDIAN WELLS 279,000 267,000 12,000
INDIO 2,149,000 2,054,000 95,000
LA QUINTA 1,664,000 1,590,000 74,000
PALM DESERT 2,975,000 2,842,000 133,000
PALM SPRINGS 2,345,000 2,240,000 105,000
RANCHO MIRAGE 1,010,000 965,000 45,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 1,974,000 1,886,000 88,000
Specialized & Public Transit (258)6,511,000 6,221,000 290,000
SUBTOTAL-Coachella Valley 43,409,000 41,475,000 1,934,000
Palo Verde Valley
Local Street & Roads (234) 1,036,000 990,000 46,000
BLYTHE 819,000 782,000 37,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 217,000 208,000 9,000
SUBTOTAL-Palo Verde Valley 1,036,000 990,000 46,000
TOTAL 202,000,000$ 193,000,000$ 9,000,000$
Notes:
1 Estimate for planning purposes, subject to change and rounding differences.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MEASURE A PROGRAM ALLOCATION (PROJECTION)1
FY 2019/20
(Revised 1/8/2020)
Administrative costs are allocated in accordance with a cost allocation plan on a quarterly basis.
Accordingly, the Measure A allocations to each geographic area by program will be reduced for
such quarterly cost allocations.
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Revised Original
Projection Projection (Decrease)(1/8/2020)(1/9/2019)Increase
Estimated Carryover (Unapportioned)17,983,000$ -$ 17,983,000$
Estimated Receipts1 103,000,000 97,000,000 6,000,000
TOTAL 120,983,000 97,000,000 23,983,000
Less: County Auditor-Controller Administration 12,000 12,000 -
Less: Estimated RCTC Administration2 1,100,000 1,100,000 -
Less: RCTC Planning (3% of revenues)3,629,000 2,910,000 719,000
Less: SCAG Planning (3/4 of 1% of revenues)907,000 728,000 179,000
BALANCE 115,335,000 92,250,000 23,085,000
Less: SB 821 (2% of balance)2,307,000 1,845,000 462,000
BALANCE AVAILABLE BEFORE RESERVES 113,028,000 90,405,000 22,623,000
Less: 10% Transit Reserves 11,303,000 9,041,000 2,262,000
BALANCE AVAILABLE FOR APPORTIONMENT 101,725,000$ 81,364,000$ 20,361,000$
RevisedFY 2019/20 Revised FY 2019/20 Original ProjectionsPopulation Apportionment Apportionment (Decrease)APPORTIONMENT Population % of Total (1/8/2020)(1/9/2019)Increase
Western: 1,923,562 79.62% 80,992,000$ 64,781,000$ 16,211,000$
Rail 22%17,818,000 14,252,000 3,566,000
Transit 78%63,174,000 50,529,000 12,645,000
Coachella Valley 466,366 19.30%19,637,000 15,706,000 3,931,000
Palo Verde Valley 26,027 1.08%1,096,000 877,000 219,000
2,415,955 100.00%101,725,000$ 81,364,000$ 20,361,000$
ALLOCATION OF TRANSIT RESERVES (in accordance with Reserve Policy adopted January 12, 2005):
Western:
Rail 1,980,000$
Transit:
RTA 5,873,000$
Banning 177,000
Beaumont 300,000
Corona 210,000
Riverside 459,000
Subtotal Transit 7,019,000$ 7,019,000
Subtotal Western 8,999,000
Coachella Valley 2,182,000
Palo Verde Valley 122,000
Total Reserves 11,303,000$
NOTES:
1 Estimate for planning purposes, subject to change and rounding differences. Rounded to the nearest thousand.
2 Amount is an estimate; administrative costs are allocated in accordance with a cost allocation plan on a quarterly basis.
Population Source: California Department of Finance, Demographic Research Unit as of January 1, 2018.
Allocation of reserves: FY 2018/19 SRTP funding allocations approved 7/11/18.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
FY 2019/20 APPORTIONMENT (REVISED 1/8/2020)
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AGENDA ITEM 7C
Agenda Item 7C
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2020/21 Revenue Projections
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve the projection for Measure A revenues of $207 million for Fiscal Year 2020/21;
2) Approve the projection for Local Transportation Fund (LTF) apportionment of
$106 million for the Western Riverside County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde Valley
areas for FY 2020/21; and
3) Approve the projection for Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) revenues of
$28 million for FY 2020/21.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Prior to commencement of the annual budget process, the Chief Financial Officer presents to
the Commission the projections for Measure A, LTF, and TUMF revenues related to the next
fiscal year. These revenue projections include consideration of historical and current trends of
receipts and economic data collected from various sources, including the quarterly sales tax
forecast of Measure A revenues prepared by its sales tax consultant, MuniServices, LLC, an
Avenu Company.
Measure A
The Measure A projection consists of revenues generated from the local half-cent transactions
and use tax approved by voters in November 2002. The Measure A funds are principally used
to fund highway, regional arterial, local streets and roads, new corridors, economic
development, bond financing, bus transit, commuter rail, commuter assistance, and specialized
transportation projects in the three geographic areas of Riverside County, as defined in the
Measure A Expenditure Plan. The percentage of Measure A revenues allocated to each of these
geographic areas is based on return to source of the sales tax revenues generated. FY 2020/21
represents the twelfth year of the 30-year term of the 2009 Measure A.
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The Measure A projection for FY 2020/21 is $207 million. The estimate is based on the mid-
year projection of $202 million for FY 2019/20. The increase is conservative and represents
cautious optimism based on current economic forecast information and recent fiscal year
trends. This projection will become the basis for the preparation for the FY 2020/21 budget.
The budget process typically commences in January of each year following the development of
the Measure A revenue projections. Additionally, the amounts for the local streets and roads
programs are usually provided to the local jurisdictions for planning purposes.
The projected amount of Measure A available for distribution to the three geographic areas is
$207 million prior to an administrative cost allocation, as summarized below and presented in
further detail by program on the attachment:
Geographic Area Amount
Western Riverside County $ 161,702,000
Coachella Valley 44,398,000
Palo Verde Valley 900,000
Total $ 207,000,000
Administrative costs are allocated in accordance with a cost allocation plan on a quarterly basis.
Accordingly, the Measure A allocations to each geographic area by program will be reduced for
such quarterly cost allocations.
Local Transportation Fund
The LTF projection consists of revenues generated from a quarter cent of the statewide sales
tax. These LTF funds are principally used to fund transit requirements within the county of
Riverside (County). The Transportation Development Act (TDA) legislation that created LTF
requires the County Auditor Controller to annually estimate the amount of revenues expected
to be generated from the sales tax. The estimate then becomes the basis for geographic
apportionment and for claimant allocation through the Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) process,
which commences in February 2020 for the next fiscal year.
While the County is the taxing authority and maintains the custodial responsibility over the LTF
revenues, the Commission by statute is charged with administration of the LTF funding process.
Therefore, the practice has been for staff to develop the revenue estimate and then submit it to
the County Auditor Controller for concurrence. Once the Commission and the County agree on
a revenue amount, staff prepares the statutorily required apportionment. Apportionment is
the process that assigns revenues to the three major geographic areas as defined by TDA law
within the County: Western Riverside County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde Valley. The
revenues are divided based on the respective populations for each area. The apportionment
occurs after off-the-top allocations for administration to the County and Commission and set
asides for Southern California Association of Governments planning (3/4 of 1 percent), local
planning activities (3 percent), and bicycle and pedestrian projects (2 percent). The
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Commission’s administration allocation is an estimate; the actual amount is subject to quarterly
amounts determined per the administrative cost allocation plan. Any difference in allocated
Commission administration costs will be reflected in next year’s estimated carryover.
Attached is the FY 2020/21 LTF apportionment based on a revenue estimate of $106 million.
The estimate will be submitted to the County for its concurrence. The estimate is based on the
mid-year projection of $103 million for FY 2019/20. The increase is conservative and represents
cautious optimism based on current economic forecast information. After the deductions for
administration of approximately $1,012,000 and set-asides of approximately $5,995,000, the
amount available for apportionment before reserves to transit operators is approximately
$98,993,000. The balance available for apportionment before reserves is as follows:
Geographic Area Amount
Western Riverside County $ 78,770,000
Coachella Valley 19,166,000
Palo Verde Valley 1,057,000
Total $ 98,993,000
In accordance with the Reserve Policy adopted by the Commission at its January 12, 2005
meeting, a reserve of 10 percent for each apportionment area will be established and set aside
for FY 2020/21, for unforeseen cost increases or other emergency. For the Western Riverside
County apportionment area, a portion of the reserve will be allocated to each of the transit
operators. For public bus transit operators, the allocation of the reserve is based on each
operator’s proportionate share of the FY 2019/20 LTF operating allocations. Operators may
access reserve funds by amending their SRTPs through the established amendment and
Commission approval process.
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
The TUMF projection consists of revenues generated from fees charged to new development to
ensure it pays for the new transportation facilities needed to accommodate growth. As a result
of a memorandum of understanding executed in 2008 between the Commission and the
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), the administrator of the TUMF program,
the Commission receives a significant share of TUMF revenues, after a WRCOG administrative
allocation, for the Commission’s regional arterial and Community Environmental Transportation
Acceptability Process programs that is equal to the WRCOG share for the TUMF zone program.
The revenue estimate for FY 2020/21 is $28 million. The estimate is based on the mid-year
projection of $27 million for FY 2019/20 and assumes less than a one percent increase.
Next Steps
Upon Commission approval, staff will provide this information to the local jurisdictions and
transit operators for planning purposes. Staff will continue to monitor FY 2019/20 revenues
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during the development of the FY 2020/21 budget to determine if any adjustments to the
revenue projections are necessary.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: N/A Year: FY 2020/21 Amount:
$207,000,000 Measure A;
$106,000,000 LTF;
$28,000,000 TUMF
Source of Funds: Measure A, LTF, and TUMF Budget Adjustment: N/A
GL/Project Accounting No.:
Measure A
$ 49,088,000 623999 401 40101 262 31 40101
17,806,000 613999 401 40101 261 31 40101
9,818,000 654199 401 40101 265 33 40101
2,454,000 269 62 40101
3,068,000 260 26 40101
1,023,000 270 26 40101
2,406,000 632199 401 40101 263 41 40101
14,438,000 266 72 40101
46,682,000 267 71 40101
12,994,000 264 19 40101
1,925,000 683999 401 40101 268 31 40101
22,199,000 563999 401 40101 256 31 40101
15,539,000 257 71 40101
6,660,000 258 26 40101
900,000 234 71 40101
LTF
106,000,000 601 62 40102
TUMF
14,000,000 725000 416 41607 210 72 42110
14,000,000 735000 416 41607 210 73 42110
Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 12/13/2019
Attachments:
1) Measure A Program Allocation FY 2020/21
2) Riverside County LTF FY 2020/21 Apportionment
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Original Projection
(1/8/2020)
Projected Measure A Revenues 207,000,000$
Less: Administration 2 -
Projected Apportionment to Programs:
Western County
Highway Improvements (262) 49,088,000
New Corridors (261)17,806,000
Public Transit
Commuter Rail (265) 9,818,000
Intercity Bus (269)2,454,000
Specialized Transit-Operations (260)3,068,000
Specialized Transit-CTSA (270)1,023,000
Commuter Services (263)2,406,000
Regional Arterial (266)14,438,000
Local Streets & Roads (267)46,682,000
BANNING 668,000
BEAUMONT 1,067,000
CALIMESA 200,000
CANYON LAKE 218,000
CORONA 4,729,000
EASTVALE 1,536,000
HEMET 1,989,000
JURUPA VALLEY 2,395,000
LAKE ELSINORE 1,517,000
MENIFEE 2,010,000
MORENO VALLEY 4,530,000
MURRIETA 2,821,000
NORCO 748,000
PERRIS 2,157,000
RIVERSIDE 8,408,000
SAN JACINTO 1,003,000
TEMECULA 3,601,000
WILDOMAR 730,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 6,355,000
Bond Financing (264)12,994,000
Economic Development Projects (268)1,925,000
SUBTOTAL-Western County 161,702,000
Coachella Valley
Highways & Regional Arterials (256)22,199,000
Local Street & Roads (257)15,539,000
CATHEDRAL CITY 1,596,000
COACHELLA 687,000
DESERT HOT SPRINGS 544,000
INDIAN WELLS 297,000
INDIO 2,175,000
LA QUINTA 1,681,000
PALM DESERT 3,094,000
PALM SPRINGS 2,482,000
RANCHO MIRAGE 1,020,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 1,963,000
Specialized & Public Transit (258)6,660,000
SUBTOTAL-Coachella Valley 44,398,000
Palo Verde Valley
Local Street & Roads (234)900,000
BLYTHE 709,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 191,000
SUBTOTAL-Palo Verde Valley 900,000
TOTAL 207,000,000$
Notes:
1 Estimate for planning purposes, subject to change and rounding differences.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MEASURE A PROGRAM ALLOCATION (PROJECTION)1
FY 2020/21
Administrative costs are allocated in accordance with a cost allocation plan on a
quarterly basis. Accordingly, the Measure A allocations to each geographic area
by program will be reduced for such quarterly cost allocations.
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Original
Projection(1/8/2020)
Estimated Carryover (Unapportioned)-$
Estimated Receipts1 106,000,000
TOTAL 106,000,000
Less: County Auditor-Controller Administration 12,000
Less: Estimated RCTC Administration2 1,000,000
Less: RCTC Planning (3% of revenues)3,180,000
Less: SCAG Planning (3/4 of 1% of revenues)795,000
BALANCE 101,013,000
Less: SB 821 (2% of balance)2,020,000
BALANCE AVAILABLE BEFORE RESERVES 98,993,000
Less: 10% Transit Reserves 9,899,000
BALANCE AVAILABLE FOR APPORTIONMENT 89,094,000$
FY 2020/21 OriginalPopulation ApportionmentAPPORTIONMENT Population % of Total (1/9/2019)
Western:1,941,646 79.57%70,894,000$
Rail 22%15,597,000
Transit 78%55,297,000
Coachella Valley 472,427 19.36%17,249,000
Palo Verde Valley 26,051 1.07%951,000
2,440,124 100.00%89,094,000$
ALLOCATION OF TRANSIT RESERVES (in accordance with Reserve Policy adopted January 12, 2005):
Western:
Rail 1,731,000$
Transit:
RTA 5,120,000$
Banning 156,000
Beaumont 286,000
Corona 174,000
Riverside 409,000
Subtotal Transit 6,145,000$ 6,145,000
Subtotal Western 7,876,000
Coachella Valley 1,917,000
Palo Verde Valley 106,000
Total Reserves 9,899,000$
NOTES:
1 Estimate for planning purposes, subject to change and rounding differences. Rounded to the nearest thousand.
2 Amount is an estimate; administrative costs are allocated in accordance with a cost allocation plan on a quarterly basis.
Population Source: California Department of Finance, Demographic Research Unit as of January 1, 2019.
Allocation of reserves: FY 2019/20 SRTP funding allocations approved 7/10/19.
RIVERSIDE COUNTYLOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND FY 2020/21 APPORTIONMENT
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AGENDA ITEM 7D
Agenda Item 7D
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Wallace, Procurement Manager
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Agreement for Risk Management and Broker Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Award Agreement No. 20-19-010-00 to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for risk
management and broker services for a three-year term, plus two two-year options to
extend the agreement, in an amount of $260,000, plus a contingency amount of $26,000,
for a total amount not to exceed of $286,000;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and
execute the agreement, including option years, on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve the use of the contingency
amount as may be required for these services.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission’s insurance needs have evolved in recent years, and staff has determined that
ongoing risk management and broker support services are necessary to protect its assets and
operations, analyze exposures, and design and implement a comprehensive insurance and risk
program.
In addition to owning and operating nine commuter rail stations and numerous properties, the
Commission’s operations have expanded to include the 91 Express Lanes. In mid-2020 the
Commission will also begin operating the 15 Express Lanes. In connection with the toll operations,
the Commission acquired and developed the Regional Operations Center, Customer Service
Center, Facilities Maintenance Building, and Toll Utility Building facilities in Corona.
Staff assessed its needs and determined that the best approach was to issue a request for
proposals (RFP) for a risk management and broker support services firm to assist in managing
risk, developing an annual service plan for each line of coverage, controlling costs, analyzing
factors that drive the cost of risk, exploring alternative approaches to risk, developing and
presenting cost-effective strategies for dealing with risk, providing creative solutions, purchasing
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insurance, and providing updates on insurance market trends and any legislative changes
impacting the risk management program.
The firm shall represent the Commission’s interests in the marketplace when the purchase of
insurance is necessary, function as the Commission’s broker/consultant, and negotiate with
insurance companies on the Commission’s behalf. The consultant will provide risk management
controls, review changes to standard contract insurance language and insurance compliance, and
assist with claims reporting.
Procurement Process
Staff determined the weighted factor method of source selection to be the most appropriate for
this procurement, as it allows the Commission to identify the most advantageous proposal with
price and other factors considered. Non-price factors include elements such as qualifications of
firm, qualifications of personnel, understanding and approach, and the ability to respond to the
requirements set forth under the terms of RFP No. 20-19-010-00.
RFP No. 20-19-010-00 was released on October 7, 2019. A public notice was advertised in the
Press Enterprise, and the RFP was posted on the Commission’s PlanetBids website, which is
accessible through the Commission’s website. Utilizing PlanetBids, emails were sent to 17 firms,
5 of which are located in Riverside County. Through the PlanetBids site, 3 firms downloaded the
RFP; 1 of these firms is located in Riverside County. Two firms – Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
(Newport Beach) and Keenan & Associates (Riverside) – submitted proposals prior to the
2:00 p.m. submittal deadline on November 14. Both firms submitted responsive and responsible
proposals.
Utilizing the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, the two proposals were evaluated and scored
by an evaluation committee comprised of Commission and San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority staff. Based on the evaluation committee’s assessment of the written
proposals and pursuant to the terms of the RFP, the evaluation committee short listed and invited
both firms to the interview phase of the evaluation and selection process. Interviews were
conducted on December 5. Subsequently, the evaluation committee determined Alliant
Insurance Services, Inc. to be the most qualified firm to provide risk management and broker
services.
As a result of the evaluation committee’s assessment of the written proposals and interviews,
the evaluation committee recommends contract award to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for a
three-year term, and two two-year options to extend the agreement, in the amount of $260,000,
plus a contingency amount of $26,000, for a total amount not to exceed $286,000, as this firm
earned the highest total evaluation score.
The overall evaluation ranking, based on highest to lowest total evaluation score, and the total
price are presented in the following table.
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Firm Price Overall Ranking
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. $260,000 1
Keenan & Associates $466,820 2
The Commission’s professional services agreement will be entered into with the consultant
subject to any changes approved by the Executive Director and pursuant to legal counsel review.
Staff oversight of the contract will maximize the effectiveness of the consultant and minimize
costs to the Commission.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes
N/A Year: FY 2019/20
FY 2020/21+ Amount: $ 20,000
$266,000
Source of Funds:
Measure A, Local Transportation Funds,
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees,
Toll Revenues, and other
Budget Adjustment: No
N/A
GL/Project Accounting No.: 001001 65520 00000 0001 101 19 65520
009199 65520 00000 0000 591 31 65520
Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 12/12/2019
Attachment: Draft Professional Services Agreement No. 20-19-010-00
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Agreement No. 20-19-010-00
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AGREEMENT FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND BROKER SERVICES
WITH ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
1. PARTIES AND DATE.
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of , 2020,
by and between the RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ("the
Commission") and Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. ("Consultant"), a CORPORATION.
2. RECITALS.
2.1 Consultant desires to perform and assume responsibility for the
provision of certain professional consulting services required by Commission on the
terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Consultant represents that it is a
professional consultant, experienced in providing risk management and broker services
to public clients, is licensed in the State of California, and is familiar with the plans of
Commission.
2.2 Commission desires to engage Consultant to render certain
consulting services for the risk management and broker services Project ("Project") as
set forth herein.
3. TERMS.
3.1 General Scope of Services. Consultant promises and agrees to
furnish to Commission all labor materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and
customary work necessary to fully and adequately provide professional consulting
services and advice on various issues affecting the decisions of Commission regarding
the Project and on other programs and matters affecting Commission, hereinafter
referred to as "Services". The Services are more particularly described in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. All Services shall be subject to,
and performed in accordance with, this Agreement, the exhibits attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules
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3.2 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date first
specified above to January 31, 2023, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The
Commission, at its sole discretion, may extend this Agreement for two (2) additional
two-year terms. Consultant shall complete the Services within the term of this
Agreement and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.
3.3 Schedule of Services. Consultant shall perform the Services
expeditiously, within the term of this Agreement, and in accordance with the Schedule of
Services set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Consultant represents that it has the professional and technical personnel required to
perform the Services in conformance with such conditions. In order to facilitate
Consultant's conformance with the Schedule, the Commission shall respond to
Consultant's submittals in a timely manner. Upon request of the Commission,
Consultant shall provide a more detailed schedule of anticipated performance to meet
the Schedule of Services.
3.4 Independent Contractor; Control and Payment of Subordinates.
The Services shall be performed by Consultant under its supervision. Consultant will
determine the means, method and details of performing the Services subject to the
requirements of this Agreement. Commission retains Consultant on an independent
contractor basis and Consultant is not an employee of Commission. Consultant retains
the right to perform similar or different services for others during the term of this
Agreement. Any additional personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on
behalf of Consultant shall not be employees of Commission and shall at all times be
under Consultant's exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages,
salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of
Services under this Agreement and as required by law. Consultant shall be responsible
for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not
limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and
workers' compensation insurance.
3.5 Conformance to Applicable Requirements. All work prepared by
Consultant shall be subject to the approval of Commission.
3.6 Substitution of Key Personnel. Consultant has represented to
Commission that certain key personnel will perform and coordinate the Services under
this Agreement. Should one or more of such personnel become unavailable,
Consultant may substitute other personnel of at least equal competence and experience
upon written approval of Commission. In the event that Commission and Consultant
cannot agree as to the substitution of key personnel, Commission shall be entitled to
terminate this Agreement for cause, pursuant to provisions of Section 3.16 of this
Agreement. The key personnel for performance of this Agreement are as follows:
Courtney Ramirez, PJ Skarlanic, Rex Jorgensen, Robert Frey, Tim Leech, and Cory
Doucette.
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3.7 Commission’s Representative. Commission hereby designates the
Executive Director, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the
performance of this Agreement ("Commission’s Representative"). Commission's
representative shall have the power to act on behalf of Commission for all purposes
under this Agreement. Consultant shall not accept direction from any person other than
Commission's Representative or his or her designee.
3.8 Consultant’s Representative. Consultant hereby designates
Courtney Ramirez, or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the
performance of this Agreement ("Consultant’s Representative"). Consultant’s
Representative shall have full authority to represent and act on behalf of the Consultant
for all purposes under this Agreement. The Consultant’s Representative shall supervise
and direct the Services, using his or her best skill and attention, and shall be
responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for the
satisfactory coordination of all portions of the Services under this Agreement.
3.9 Coordination of Services. Consultant agrees to work closely with
Commission staff in the performance of Services and shall be available to Commission's
staff, consultants and other staff at all reasonable times.
3.10 Standard of Care; Licenses. Consultant shall perform the Services
under this Agreement in a skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standard
generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the
State of California. Consultant represents and maintains that it is skilled in the
professional calling necessary to perform the Services. Consultant warrants that all
employees and subcontractors shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the
Services assigned to them. Finally, Consultant represents that it, its employees and
subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals of whatever
nature that are legally required to perform the Services and that such licenses and
approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall
perform, at its own cost and expense and without reimbursement from Commission, any
Services necessary to correct errors or omissions which are caused by the Consultant’s
failure to comply with the standard of care provided for herein, and shall be fully
responsible to the Commission for all damages and other liabilities provided for in the
indemnification provisions of this Agreement arising from the Consultant’s errors and
omissions.
3.11 Laws and Regulations. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of
and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any
manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA
requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. Consultant shall be liable for all
violations of such laws and regulations in connection with Services. If the Consultant
performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, rules and regulations and
without giving written notice to Commission, Consultant shall be solely responsible for
all costs arising therefrom. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold Commission, its
officials, directors, officers, employees and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the DRAFT26
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indemnification provisions of this Agreement, from any claim or liability arising out of any
failure or alleged failure to comply with such laws, rules or regulations.
3.12 Insurance.
3.12.1 Time for Compliance. Consultant shall not commence work
under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the Commission that
it has secured all insurance required under this section, in a form and with insurance
companies acceptable to the Commission. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any
subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance
required under this section.
3.12.2 Minimum Requirements. Consultant shall, at its expense,
procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with
the performance of the Agreement by the Consultant, its agents, representatives,
employees or subcontractors. Consultant shall also require all of its subcontractors to
procure and maintain the same insurance for the duration of the Agreement. Such
insurance shall meet at least the following minimum levels of coverage:
(A) Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at
least as broad as the latest version of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance
Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001 or
exact equivalent); (2) Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto
Coverage (form CA 0001, code 1 (any auto) or exact equivalent); and (3) Workers’
Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation insurance as required
by the State of California and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
(B) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall
maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily
injury, personal injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance
or other form with general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit
shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for
bodily injury and property damage; and (3) if Consultant has an employees, Workers’
Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Workers’ Compensation limits as required by
the Labor Code of the State of California. Employer’s Practices Liability limits of
$1,000,000 per accident.
3.12.3 Professional Liability. Consultant shall procure and
maintain, and require its sub-consultants to procure and maintain, for a period of five (5)
years following completion of the Project, errors and omissions liability insurance
appropriate to their profession. Such insurance shall be in an amount not less than
$1,000,000 per claim. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability
applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically
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Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work
performed under this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and
must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend.
3.12.4 Insurance Endorsements. The insurance policies shall
contain the following provisions, or Consultant shall provide endorsements on forms
approved by the Commission to add the following provisions to the insurance policies:
(A) General Liability.
(i) Commercial General Liability Insurance must
include coverage for (1) bodily Injury and property damage; (2) personal
Injury/advertising Injury; (3) premises/operations liability; (4) products/completed
operations liability; (5) aggregate limits that apply per Project; (6) explosion, collapse
and underground (UCX) exclusion deleted; (7) contractual liability with respect to this
Agreement; (8) broad form property damage; and (9) independent consultants
coverage.
(ii) The policy shall contain no endorsements or
provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for
claims or suits by one insured against another; or (3) contain any other exclusion
contrary to this Agreement.
(iii) The policy shall give the Commission, its
directors, officials, officers, employees, and agents insured status using ISO
endorsement forms 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact
same coverage.
(iv) The additional insured coverage under the
policy shall be “primary and non-contributory” and will not seek contribution from the
Commission’s insurance or self-insurance and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 01
04 13, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage.
(B) Automobile Liability. The automobile liability policy
shall be endorsed to state that: (1) the Commission, its directors, officials, officers,
employees and agents shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the
ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned,
leased, hired or borrowed by the Consultant or for which the Consultant is responsible;
and (2) the insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the Commission,
its directors, officials, officers, employees and agents, or if excess, shall stand in an
unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Consultant’s scheduled underlying coverage.
Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Commission, its directors, officials,
officers, employees and agents shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall
not be called upon to contribute with it in any way.
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(C) Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability
Coverage.
(i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the
provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer
to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance
in accordance with the provisions of that code, and he/she will comply with such
provisions before commencing work under this Agreement.
(ii) The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of
subrogation against the Commission, its directors, officials, officers, employees and
agents for losses paid under the terms of the insurance policy which arise from work
performed by the Consultant.
(D) All Coverages.
(i) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to
the limits set forth hereunder.
(ii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits
contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other
requirement, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. It shall
be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds broader
than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or
limits set forth herein shall be available to the Commission, its directors, officials,
officers, employees and agents as additional insureds under said policies. Furthermore,
the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits
specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of
coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured;
whichever is greater.
(iii) The limits of insurance required in this
Agreement may be satisfied by a combination of primary and umbrella or excess
insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to contain a
provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis
for the benefit of the Commission (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before
the Commission’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a
named insured. The umbrella/excess policy shall be provided on a “following form”
basis with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying policy(ies).
(iv) Consultant shall provide the Commission at
least thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation of any policy required by this
Agreement, except that the Consultant shall provide at least ten (10) days prior written
notice of cancellation of any such policy due to non-payment of premium. If any of the
required coverage is cancelled or expires during the term of this Agreement, the
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Insured Endorsement to the Commission at least ten (10) days prior to the effective
date of cancellation or expiration.
(v) The retroactive date (if any) of each policy is to
be no later than the effective date of this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain such
coverage continuously for a period of at least three years after the completion of the
work under this Agreement. Consultant shall purchase a one (1) year extended
reporting period A) if the retroactive date is advanced past the effective date of this
Agreement; B) if the policy is cancelled or not renewed; or C) if the policy is replaced by
another claims-made policy with a retroactive date subsequent to the effective date of
this Agreement.
(vi) The foregoing requirements as to the types
and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant, and any approval of
said insurance by the Commission, is not intended to and shall not in any manner limit
or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant
to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning
indemnification.
(vii) If at any time during the life of the Agreement,
any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these
specifications or is canceled and not replaced, Commission has the right but not the
duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and any premium paid by Commission
will be promptly reimbursed by Consultant or Commission will withhold amounts
sufficient to pay premium from Consultant payments. In the alternative, Commission
may cancel this Agreement. The Commission may require the Consultant to provide
complete copies of all insurance policies in effect for the duration of the Project.
(viii) Neither the Commission nor any of its
directors, officials, officers, employees or agents shall be personally responsible for any
liability arising under or by virtue of this Agreement.
Each insurance policy required by this Agreement
shall be endorsed to state that:
3.12.5 Deductibles and Self-Insurance Retentions. Any deductibles
or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Commission. If the
Commission does not approve the deductibles or self-insured retentions as presented,
Consultant shall guarantee that, at the option of the Commission, either: (1) the insurer
shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the
Commission, its directors, officials, officers, employees and agents; or, (2) the
Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related
investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses.
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3.12.6 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in
California, and satisfactory to the Commission.
3.12.7 Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish
Commission with original certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage
required by this Agreement on forms satisfactory to the Commission. The certificates
and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by
that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All certificates and endorsements must be
received and approved by the Commission before work commences. The Commission
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
at any time.
3.12.8 Subconsultant Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall
not allow any subcontractors or subconsultants to commence work on any subcontract
until they have provided evidence satisfactory to the Commission that they have
secured all insurance required under this section. Policies of commercial general
liability insurance provided by such subcontractors or subconsultants shall be endorsed
to name the Commission as an additional insured using ISO form CG 20 38 04 13 or an
endorsement providing the exact same coverage. If requested by Consultant, the
Commission may approve different scopes or minimum limits of insurance for particular
subcontractors or subconsultants.
3.13 Safety. Consultant shall execute and maintain its work so as to
avoid injury or damage to any person or property. In carrying out its Services, the
Consultant shall at all times be in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal
laws, rules and regulations, and shall exercise all necessary precautions for the safety
of employees appropriate to the nature of the work and the conditions under which the
work is to be performed. Safety precautions as applicable shall include, but shall not be
limited to: (A) adequate life protection and life saving equipment and procedures; (B)
instructions in accident prevention for all employees and subcontractors, such as safe
walkways, scaffolds, fall protection ladders, bridges, gang planks, confined space
procedures, trenching and shoring, equipment and other safety devices, equipment and
wearing apparel as are necessary or lawfully required to prevent accidents or injuries;
and (C) adequate facilities for the proper inspection and maintenance of all safety
measures.
3.14 Fees and Payment.
3.14.1 Compensation. Consultant shall receive compensation,
including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at
the rates set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto. The total compensation shall not
exceed two hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($260,000) without written approval of
Commission's Executive Director (“Total Compensation”). Extra Work may be
authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and
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3.14.2 Payment of Compensation. Consultant shall submit to
Commission a monthly statement which indicates work completed and hours of
Services rendered by Consultant. The statement shall describe the amount of Services
and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the
subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement.
Commission shall, within 45 days of receiving such statement, review the statement and
pay all approved charges thereon.
3.14.3 Reimbursement for Expenses. Consultant shall not be
reimbursed for any expenses unless authorized in writing by Commission.
3.14.4 Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement,
Commission may request that Consultant perform Extra Work. As used herein, "Extra
Work" means any work which is determined by Commission to be necessary for the
proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate
would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform,
nor be compensated for, Extra Work without written authorization from Commission's
Executive Director.
3.15 Accounting Records. Consultant shall maintain complete and
accurate records with respect to all costs and expenses incurred and fees charged
under this Agreement. All such records shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall
allow a representative of Commission during normal business hours to examine, audit,
and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data,
documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
3.16 Termination of Agreement.
3.16.1 Grounds for Termination. Commission may, by written
notice to Consultant, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and
without cause by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination, and specifying
the effective date thereof. Upon termination, Consultant shall be compensated only for
those services which have been fully and adequately rendered to Commission through
the effective date of the termination, and Consultant shall be entitled to no further
compensation. Consultant may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
3.16.2 Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as
provided herein, Commission may require Consultant to provide all finished or
unfinished Documents and Data, as defined below, and other information of any kind
prepared by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this
Agreement. Consultant shall be required to provide such document and other
information within fifteen (15) days of the request.
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3.16.3 Additional Services. In the event this Agreement is
terminated in whole or in part as provided herein, Commission may procure, upon such
terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services similar to those
terminated.
3.17 Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this
Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following address, or at such
other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
CONSULTANT: COMMISSION:
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Riverside County
1301 Dove Street Transportation Commission
Suite 200 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660 Riverside, CA 92501
Attn: Courtney Ramirez Attn: Executive Director
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when
mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid
and addressed to the party at its applicable address. Actual notice shall be deemed
adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
3.18 Ownership of Materials/Confidentiality.
3.18.1 Documents & Data. This Agreement creates an exclusive
and perpetual license for Commission to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sub-license any
and all copyrights and designs embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings,
estimates, materials, data and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any
tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data
magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”).
Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that
Commission is granted an exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data
the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal
right to grant the exclusive and perpetual license for all such Documents & Data.
Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data
which were prepared by design professionals other than Consultant or provided to
Consultant by the Commission.
Commission shall not be limited in any way in its use of the
Documents & Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes
intended by this Agreement shall be at Commission’s sole risk.
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3.18.2 Intellectual Property. In addition, Commission shall have
and retain all right, title and interest (including copyright, patent, trade secret and other
proprietary rights) in all plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, materials,
data, computer programs or software and source code, enhancements, documents, and
any and all works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium or expression, including
but not limited to, physical drawings or other data magnetically or otherwise recorded on
computer media (“Intellectual Property”) prepared or developed by or on behalf of
Consultant under this Agreement as well as any other such Intellectual Property
prepared or developed by or on behalf of Consultant under this Agreement.
The Commission shall have and retain all right, title and interest in
Intellectual Property developed or modified under this Agreement whether or not paid
for wholly or in part by Commission, whether or not developed in conjunction with
Consultant, and whether or not developed by Consultant. Consultant will execute
separate written assignments of any and all rights to the above referenced Intellectual
Property upon request of Commission.
Consultant shall also be responsible to obtain in writing separate
written assignments from any subcontractors or agents of Consultant of any and all right
to the above referenced Intellectual Property. Should Consultant, either during or
following termination of this Agreement, desire to use any of the above-referenced
Intellectual Property, it shall first obtain the written approval of the Commission.
All materials and documents which were developed or prepared by
the Consultant for general use prior to the execution of this Agreement and which are
not the copyright of any other party or publicly available and any other computer
applications, shall continue to be the property of the Consultant. However, unless
otherwise identified and stated prior to execution of this Agreement, Consultant
represents and warrants that it has the right to grant the exclusive and perpetual license
for all such Intellectual Property as provided herein.
Commission further is granted by Consultant a non-exclusive and
perpetual license to copy, use, modify or sub-license any and all Intellectual Property
otherwise owned by Consultant which is the basis or foundation for any derivative,
collective, insurrectional, or supplemental work created under this Agreement.
3.18.3 Confidentiality. All ideas, memoranda, specifications, plans,
procedures, drawings, descriptions, computer program data, input record data, written
information, and other Documents and Data either created by or provided to Consultant
in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be held confidential by
Consultant. Such materials shall not, without the prior written consent of Commission,
be used by Consultant for any purposes other than the performance of the Services.
Nor shall such materials be disclosed to any person or entity not connected with the
performance of the Services or the Project. Nothing furnished to Consultant which is
otherwise known to Consultant or is generally known, or has become known, to the
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name or insignia, photographs of the Project, or any publicity pertaining to the Services
or the Project in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, television or radio production
or other similar medium without the prior written consent of Commission.
3.18.4 Infringement Indemnification. Consultant shall defend,
indemnify and hold the Commission, its directors, officials, officers, employees,
volunteers and agents free and harmless, pursuant to the indemnification provisions of
this Agreement, for any alleged infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trade
name, trademark, or any other proprietary right of any person or entity in consequence
of the use on the Project by Commission of the Documents & Data, including any
method, process, product, or concept specified or depicted.
3.19 Cooperation; Further Acts. The Parties shall fully cooperate with
one another, and shall take any additional acts or sign any additional documents as
may be necessary, appropriate or convenient to attain the purposes of this Agreement.
3.20 Attorney's Fees. If either party commences an action against the
other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with
this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and
recover from the losing party reasonable attorney's fees and costs of such actions.
3.21 Indemnification. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the
Commission, its directors, officials, officers, agents, consultants, employees and
volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action,
costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages or injuries, in law or in equity, to property or
persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any
alleged negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct of the Consultant, its officials,
officers, employees, agents, consultants, and contractors arising out of or in connection
with the performance of the Services, the Project or this Agreement, including without
limitation, the payment of all consequential damages, attorneys fees and other related
costs and expenses. Consultant shall defend, at Consultant’s own cost, expense and
risk, any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or other legal proceedings of every kind
that may be brought or instituted against the Commission, its directors, officials, officers,
agents, consultants, employees and volunteers. Consultant shall pay and satisfy any
judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against the Commission or its
directors, officials, officers, agents, consultants, employees and volunteers, in any such
suit, action or other legal proceeding. Consultant shall reimburse the Commission and
its directors, officials, officers, agents, consultants, employees and volunteers, for any
and all legal expenses and costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by each
of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided.
Consultant’s obligation to indemnity shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any,
received by the Commission or its directors, officials, officers, agents, consultants,
employees and volunteers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant's
Services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited,
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to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
This Section 3.21 shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement.
3.22 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement
of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior
negotiations, understandings or agreements. This Agreement may only be
supplemented, amended, or modified by a writing signed by both parties.
3.23 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.24 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every
provision of this Agreement.
3.25 Commission's Right to Employ Other Consultants. The
Commission reserves the right to employ other consultants in connection with this
Project.
3.26 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the
successors and assigns of the parties, and shall not be assigned by Consultant without
the prior written consent of Commission.
3.27 Prohibited Interests and Conflicts.
3.27.1 Solicitation. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has
not employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee
working solely for Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant
warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than
a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or
making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, Commission shall
have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability.
3.27.2 Conflict of Interest. For the term of this Agreement, no
member, officer or employee of Commission, during the term of his or her service with
Commission, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or
anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.
3.27.3 Conflict of Employment. Employment by the Consultant of
personnel currently on the payroll of the Commission shall not be permitted in the
performance of this Agreement, even though such employment may occur outside of
the employee’s regular working hours or on weekends, holidays or vacation time.
Further, the employment by the Consultant of personnel who have been on the
Commission payroll within one year prior to the date of execution of this Agreement,
where this employment is caused by and or dependent upon the Consultant securing
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3.27.4 Employment Adverse to the Commission. Consultant shall
notify the Commission, and shall obtain the Commission’s written consent, prior to
accepting work to assist with or participate in a third-party lawsuit or other legal or
administrative proceeding against the Commission during the term of this Agreement.
3.28 Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an
equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex
or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related
to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provi-
sions of Commission's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action
Plan or other related Commission programs or guidelines currently in effect or
hereinafter enacted.
3.29 Subcontracting. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the
work or Services required by this Agreement, except as expressly stated herein, without
prior written approval of the Commission. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision
making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement.
3.30 Prevailing Wages. By its execution of this Agreement, Consultant
certified that it is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et
seq. and 1770 et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000
et seq. (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates
and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance”
projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or
“maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total
compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing
Wage Laws. The Commission shall provide Consultant with a copy of the prevailing
rate of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement. Consultant
shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification
or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested parties upon
request, and shall post copies at the Consultant's principal place of business and at the
project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the Commission, its elected
officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities,
costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the
Prevailing Wage Laws.
3.30.1 DIR Registration. Effective March 1, 2015, if the Services
are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project,
then pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, the Consultant and all
subconsultants must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. If
applicable, Consultant shall maintain registration for the duration of the Project and
require the same of any subconsultants. This Project may also be subject to
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shall be Consultant’s sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and
labor compliance requirements.
3.31 Employment of Apprentices. This Agreement shall not prevent the
employment of properly indentured apprentices in accordance with the California Labor
Code, and no employer or labor union shall refuse to accept otherwise qualified
employees as indentured apprentices on the work performed hereunder solely on the
ground of race, creed, national origin, ancestry, color or sex. Every qualified apprentice
shall be paid the standard wage paid to apprentices under the regulations of the craft or
trade in which he or she is employed and shall be employed only in the craft or trade to
which he or she is registered.
If California Labor Code Section 1777.5 applies to the Services,
Consultant and any subcontractor hereunder who employs workers in any
apprenticeable craft or trade shall apply to the joint apprenticeship council administering
applicable standards for a certificate approving Consultant or any sub-consultant for the
employment and training of apprentices. Upon issuance of this certificate, Consultant
and any sub-consultant shall employ the number of apprentices provided for therein, as
well as contribute to the fund to administer the apprenticeship program in each craft or
trade in the area of the work hereunder.
The parties expressly understand that the responsibility for compliance
with provisions of this Section and with Sections 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1777.7 of the
California Labor Code in regard to all apprenticeable occupations lies with Consultant.
3.32 No Waiver. Failure of Commission to insist on any one occasion
upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants or conditions hereof shall not
be deemed a waiver of such term, covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or
relinquishment of any rights or powers hereunder at any one time or more times be
deemed a waiver or relinquishment of such other right or power at any other time or
times.
3.33 Eight-Hour Law. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Labor
Code, eight hours of labor shall constitute a legal day's work, and the time of service of
any worker employed on the work shall be limited and restricted to eight hours during
any one calendar day, and forty hours in any one calendar week, except when payment
for overtime is made at not less than one and one-half the basic rate for all hours
worked in excess of eight hours per day ("Eight-Hour Law"), unless Consultant or the
Services are not subject to the Eight-Hour Law. Consultant shall forfeit to Commission
as a penalty, $50.00 for each worker employed in the execution of this Agreement by
him, or by any sub-consultant under him, for each calendar day during which such
workman is required or permitted to work more than eight hours in any calendar day
and forty hours in any one calendar week without such compensation for overtime
violation of the provisions of the California Labor Code, unless Consultant or the
Services are not subject to the Eight-Hour Law.
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3.34 Subpoenas or Court Orders. Should Consultant receive a
subpoena or court order related to this Agreement, the Services or the Project,
Consultant shall immediately provide written notice of the subpoena or court order to the
Commission. Consultant shall not respond to any such subpoena or court order until
notice to the Commission is provided as required herein, and shall cooperate with the
Commission in responding to the subpoena or court order.
3.35 Survival. All rights and obligations hereunder that by their nature
are to continue after any expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, but not
limited to, the indemnification and confidentiality obligations, and the obligations related
to receipt of subpoenas or court orders, shall survive any such expiration or termination.
3.36 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party
beneficiaries of any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
3.37 Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, Consultant certifies
that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which
require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to
undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to
comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
3.38 Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts,
each of which shall constitute an original.
3.39 Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and
correct and are incorporated into this Agreement as though fully set forth herein.
3.40 Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared
invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3.41 Conflicting Provisions. In the event that provisions of any attached
exhibits conflict in any way with the provisions set forth in this Agreement, the language,
terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall control the actions and
obligations of the Parties and the interpretation of the Parties’ understanding concerning
the performance of the Services.
3.42 Headings. Article and Section Headings, paragraph captions or
marginal headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall have
no effect in the construction or interpretation of any provision herein.
3.43 Assignment or Transfer. Consultant shall not assign, hypothecate,
or transfer, either directly or by operation of law, this Agreement or any interest herein,
without the prior written consent of the Commission. Any attempt to do so shall be null
and void, and any assignees, hypothecates or transferees shall acquire no right or
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3.44 Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power
and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the
Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement
have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each
respective Party.
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SIGNATURE PAGE
TO
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AGREEMENT FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND BROKER SERVICES
WITH ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement was executed on the date first
written above.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY CONSULTANT
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES,
INC.
By: _________________________ By: ____________________________
Anne Mayer Signature
Executive Director
__________________________
Name
__________________________
Title
Approved as to Form: Attest:
By: ____________________________ By: ________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP Its: Secretary
General Counsel
* A corporation requires the signatures of two corporate officers.
One signature shall be that of the chairman of board, the president or any vice president and the
second signature (on the attest line) shall be that of the secretary, any assistant secretary, the
chief financial officer or any assistant treasurer of such corporation.
If the above persons are not the intended signators, evidence of signature authority shall be
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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STATEMENT OF SERVICES
Consultant shall provide Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management Consulting Services
to analyze exposures, design and implement a comprehensive insurance and risk
financing program, and make recommendations for coverage and unique endorsements
related to all of the Commission’s operations.
The Commission’s Finance Department/Procurement Division is responsible for risk
management. Accordingly, the risk management function:
Analyzes insurance alternatives to potentially reduce insurance costs, expand
coverages, and cost effectively handle claims and litigation;
Ensures appropriate insurance and insurance limits are maintained based on the
Commission’s diverse functions and operations; and
Eliminates or reduces all exposures to loss for the Commission by transferring risk,
pursuing recovery of its losses due to the actions of others, investigating accidents,
effectively handling claims made against the Commission, and making every effort
to keep litigation to a minimum.
The Commission has the following insurance coverage:
Commercial property,
Equipment breakdown,
General liability,
Automotive liability,
Earthquake liability,
Excess liability,
Crime,
Cyber, and
Public officials’ errors and omissions, including employment-related practices.
The Commission has workers’ compensation coverage that is managed by the Human
Resources Department and is excluded from this Statement of Services.
A. BROKER SERVICES
In an effort to meet its responsibilities, the Commission is seeking Insurance Brokerage
Services to assist with its insurance programs. A description of the Commission’s current
insurance programs is included at the end of this document as Attachment 1. The
Consultant will market, evaluate, negotiate, and place the Commission’s insurance
programs.
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An insurance brokerage responding to this request shall demonstrate substantial, high-
level knowledge, expertise, and aptitude to perform the following tasks:
1. Evaluate the Commission’s current insurance programs to ensure
adequate insurance protection at optimum costs. The Consultant will
develop specifications, underwriting information, and marketing strategy for
various insurance programs, including the recommended coverage,
deductible and self-retention levels, if any.
2. Develop a complete understanding of the Commission’s operations and
objectives, both short- and long-term and work with the Commission to
manage risks and control costs by:
a. Analyzing factors affecting the Commission’s cost of risk;
b. Exploring alternative approaches to risk;
c. Developing, recommending, negotiating, and implementing cost-
effective insurance and other risk financing programs; and
d. Preparing a comprehensive insurance market submission for each line
of coverage, which accurately conveys the Commission’s requirements
and priorities.
3. Act as an insurance broker for the Commission by negotiating on its behalf
with insurance companies for:
a. Coverage terms;
b. Service;
c. Premiums; and
d. Placement of coverage with insurers.
4. Develop an annual service plan for each line of coverage, including options
of programs and products that meet the needs of the Commission.
5. Initiate marketing of renewal lines of coverage at least four months in
advance of expiration, identifying markets of choice and anticipated results.
6. Negotiate with underwriters and intermediaries to obtain the most favorable
insurance placement terms and conditions at the most economical price
and present recommendations to Procurement staff and the Chief Financial
Officer. For each recommendation, the benefits and disadvantages shall
be clearly identified.
7. Purchase such insurance coverage as specified by the Commission, or its
designee, in accordance with designated requirements and procedures.
Insurance placement may include, but will not be limited to Crime
Insurance, Public Officials Liability Insurance, Employment Practices
Liability Insurance, Boiler and Machinery Insurance, Automobile and Fleet
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Physical Damage Insurance, Commercial Property Insurance, Excess
Liability Coverage, Business Interruption, Flood, Earthquake, Coverage,
Errors and Omissions (E&O) Security and Privacy Insurance, and Disaster
Recovery Programs.
8. Develop and maintain exposure data. Provide feedback on issues,
appropriate coverage, and limits to effectively treat those exposures.
9. Identify the most qualified insurers and programs which have demonstrated
a proven ability and capability to meet solvency, service, and loss control
requirements. At a minimum, the criteria for insurance placement shall be
based on financial stability, ability to pay claims, the cost of insurance, and
coverage.
10. Follow up with insurers for timely issuance of policies, endorsements,
audits and other requirements.
11. Author a manuscript form to meet the specific needs of the Commission as
opposed to trying to conform those needs to standard policy forms. The
Consultant shall design all insurance programs and policies to provide
required coverage at optimum cost. The Consultant shall obtain
acceptance for the manuscript form in the market or utilize standard
policies where requirements are not unique and there are benefits in doing
so. As a reference, the Commission’s current Insurance Policy Coverage
is included at the end of this document as Attachment 1. Please note, no
employee benefit insurance is being requested for this RFP.
12. If appropriate, recommend self-insurance and develop a detailed
implementation process, including claims processing and subrogation
assistance as necessary.
The Consultant will be paid on a firm fixed price and all insurance will be marketed and
placed on a net of commission basis. Any other remuneration received by the selected
broker indirectly as a result of any Commission placement must be fully disclosed. If an
owned or affiliated broker is used for part or the entire placement, the Consultant shall
disclose income received and be prepared to verify incomes earned.
B. RISK MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The Consultant shall serve as a strong advocate of the Commission in all of its dealings
with insurers in the placement and administration of insurance programs. The
Commission will rely upon the Consultant to advise on various matters, such as exposure
reduction, changes in laws or regulations, fluctuations in markets, and the cost of risk.
The Consultant shall provide to the Commission’s Procurement staff a written recap of
strategies discussed following any renewal strategy meetings, to be used as supporting
documentation in various reports. The Consultant shall have sufficient resources to
address the following requirements:
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1. Provide information to assist the Commission in benchmarking its
programs compared to other public agencies, including transportation
agencies.
2. Designate and name, in writing, a service team which will be available at
any time upon reasonable notice on any and all matters relating to the
enumerated tasks. Any replacement of the team leader would be subject
to Commission review and approval. The Consultant should notify the
Commission promptly of any service account team member changes.
3. Arrange and schedule an annual safety inspection of facilities and
equipment to assess risk and provide input into the development of the
recommended future insurance programs. Assist the Commission’s
Procurement staff and/or designee, in identifying and evaluating property
exposure to loss, including reviewing previous analysis and evaluations.
Recommend insurance programs and policies that provide required
coverage at optimum costs. Investigate rights of the insured agencies.
4. Issue certificates on behalf of the Commission.
5. Investigate and provide analyses and recommendations regarding the
rights of the insured agencies under their various insurance policies to
enable these agencies to protect and enforce any and all rights that they
may have thereunder, including rights of indemnity and defense.
6. Perform a formal incident review of a serious injury or incident at the
direction of the Commission’s Procurement Manager. The incident review
shall be conducted within seven (7) calendar days of the incident. The
serious incident presentation shall include action taken for the welfare of
the injured, a status report of the injured, causation factors leading to the
incident, a root cause analysis, and a detailed recovery plan that identifies
corrective actions to prevent a similar incident, and actions to enhance
safety awareness.
7. Promptly notify the Commission’s Procurement Manager should the
Consultant become aware of any damage to the Commission’s property,
or incidents involving third party property damage, or reportable and/or
recordable injuries (as defined by the U. S. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) to Commission employees and agents; Contractor, vendor
employees or visitors and members of the general public that occurs or
arises from the performance of Commission contract work. A
comprehensive investigation and written report shall be submitted to
Commission’s Procurement Manager within 24 hours of the incident.
8. Advise the Commission on updates to model agreement insurance
requirements and requests to change insurance requirements for various
types of contracts.
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9. Advise or assist the Commission on insurance related programs and other
matters. The Consultant may also be called upon to advise any new
administrative staff in the maintenance of certificates of insurance, policy
endorsements, and binders.
10. Provide an update on insurance market trends and any legislative changes
impacting the Risk Management Program (e.g., FEMA changes in handling
disasters and insurance coverage, etc.).
The Consultant may include other service offerings and capabilities that are available to
the Commission, indicating additional fees, if any.
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ATTACHMENT 1
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RCTC Insurance CoveragesType of Coverage CarrierPolicy NumberTermLimitsDeductible/SIRWhat is Covered General Liability(1)ScottsdaleWMS0000455 8/31/19‐8/31/20Each Occurrence: $1,000,000 General Aggregate: $2,000,000 $25,000Metrolink Stations and Vacant LandPropertyScottsdaleWMS0000455 8/31/19‐8/31/20Limit/Bld: $87,552,539 Limit/BPP: $1,590,000$2,500 Metrolink StationsAutoScottsdaleWAS0000503 8/31/19‐8/31/20 Combined Single Limit: 1,000,000UmbrellaScottsdaleUMS0028314 8/31/19‐8/31/20Each Occurrence: $10,000,000 Aggregate: $10,000,000$10,000Following form over General Liability and Auto Liability Earthquake LandmarkLHQ424887 8/31/19‐8/31/20$91,177,03910% Per unit of insurance subject to a minumum deductible of $25,000Metrolink StationsCrimeScottsdaleWMS0000455 8/31/19‐8/31/20$5,000,000$25,000Equipment BreakdownScottsdaleWMS0000455 8/31/19‐8/31/20$89,077,539$10,000 Metrolink StationsEarthquake Princeton Excess & Surplus LinesB2A3IM0002903 8/31/19‐8/31/20$50,000, 000 based on TIV of $87,836,0005% per unit of insurance subject to a minimum deductible of $50,00091 Express LanesPropertyZurichIM012295702 8/31/19‐8/31/20$87,836,000Covered Property: $25,000 Surveillance Equipment: $10,000 Flood: $50,000 Named Storm: $25,00091 Express LanesUmbrellaWestchesterG46618038004 8/31/19‐8/31/20Each Occurrence: $15,000,000 excess of $10,000,000 Aggregate: $15,000,000$0Following form over General Liability, Auto Liability, and 10,000,000 UmbrellaEquipment BreakdownZurichIM012295702 8/31/19‐8/31/20$87,836,000$10,000 91 Express LanesCyber LiabilityCrum & Forster CYB‐100126 8/31/19‐8/31/20Each Claim: $5,000,000 Aggregate: $5,000,000$25,000 All OperationsPublic Officials Errors & Omissions Including Employment Related PracticesACEBG21654929017 8/31/19‐8/31/20Each Claim: $10,000,000 Aggregate: $10,000,000 $250,000All Operations(1) Excludes construction operations. RCTC is indemnified for this exposure by the contractors performing the operations. United States Department of Transportation, TIFIA Lender is named as Additional Insured per the terms of the agreement. A-8DRAFT49
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
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SCHEDULE AND DELIVERABLES
The Consultant shall establish and update annually, via broker-provided assessment
services, a computerized list of the Commission’s current insurable values for property,
including express lanes and commuter rail stations property, and all other properties on a
replacement cost basis. The Consultant shall identify those structures or operations sites,
which would be replaced by alternate methods of construction in the event of major loss
or damage.
Annually, the Consultant shall:
1. Develop specifications, underwriting information and marketing strategy for
next policy period ending August 31.
a. Due Date: May 15
2. Provide to Procurement Manager all renewal applications to be completed
in order to obtain applicable insurance coverage.
a. Due Date: June 15
3. Provide Insurance Binder with proposed policy renewals and costs. Meet
and review information with the Commission’s Risk Management staff
and/or designee.
a. Due Date: July 15
4. Upon approval of insurance policy renewals, bind insurance coverage.
a. Due Date: On or before August 31
5. Deliver final Insurance Binder, including all insurance programs’ policies
and related renewal documents/endorsements, and invoices to
Procurement Manager.
a. Due Date: August 31
6. Respond to requests to investigate insurance claims, provide analyses and
other inquiries within 24 hours.
a. (As needed.)
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EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION
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FIRM PROJECT TASKS/ROLE COST
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.Risk Management and Broker Services 260,000.00$
None
260,000.00
-
260,000.00$
YEAR PROJECT COST
Year 1 Risk Management and Broker Services 35,000.00$
Year 2 Risk Management and Broker Services 35,000.00
Year 3 Risk Management and Broker Services 35,000.00
Year 4 Risk Management and Broker Services 37,500.00
Year 5 Risk Management and Broker Services 37,500.00
Year 6 Risk Management and Broker Services 40,000.00
Year 7 Risk Management and Broker Services 40,000.00
260,000.00
-
260,000.00$
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
TOTAL COSTS
1 Commission authorization pertains to total contract award amount. Compensation adjustments between consultants may occur;
however, the maximum total compensation authorized may not be exceeded.
SUBTOTAL
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
TOTAL COSTS
EXHIBIT "C"
COMPENSATION SUMMARY1
Prime Consultant:
Sub Consultants:
SUBTOTAL
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AGENDA ITEM 7E
Agenda Item 7E
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: David Knudsen, Legislative Affairs Manager
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 2020 State and Federal Legislative Platform and Preview
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Adopt the Commission’s 2020 State and Federal Legislative Platform; and
2) Receive and file an update on state and federal legislation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Annually, the Commission adopts a State and Federal Legislative Platform, which guides the
policy actions staff ultimately recommends the Commission take throughout the year. The
platform addresses broad themes that are critical in both Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
These platform points allow staff, Commissioners, and the Commission’s lobbyists to
communicate in a timely, effective manner with state and federal actors as issues arise.
DISCUSSION:
2020 State and Federal Legislative Program
Staff has determined the 2020 State and Federal Legislative Platform does not require updating
from the approved 2019 platform. The proposed draft is comprehensive and includes the
Commission’s approved revised policy points following the voter affirmation of SB 1 in 2018.
State Update
The Legislature will convene the second year of the 2019-2020 legislative session on
January 6, 2020, which will continue through August. Staff is following all relevant bill
introductions and over the coming months will bring recommended bill positions for the
Commission to consider adopting based the approved 2020 State and Federal Legislative
Platform. Additionally, active bills introduced in 2019 where the Commission already adopted
positions, will continue to be monitored. January 24, 2020 is the last day to submit bill requests
to the Office of Legislative Counsel and February 21, 2020 is the last day for bills to be introduced.
A matrix detailing bill status is attached.
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Agenda Item 7E
The Governor must submit a budget proposal by January 10, 2020, which will outline his
administration’s spending priorities for the Fiscal Year 2020/21. Staff will analyze the Governor’s
budget proposal and report back to the Commission changes to transportation policy or funding
for FY 2020/21.
Federal Update
On November 21, 2019, President Trump signed a stopgap continuing resolution (CR), previously
passed by the House and the Senate, that keeps federal agencies operating through December
20, 2019. The House and Senate staff are negotiating spending bills to get them passed before
the expiration of the current CR. There are several policy issues that need to be resolved between
Congress and the White House in order to finalize the appropriations bills. If such an agreement
is not achieved between the Congress and the White House, it is possible that Congress could
pass another CR into the new year. A government shutdown is possible if the appropriations bills
are not passed by December 20, 2019, and Congress fails to pass another CR that the President
will sign.
As part of the November CR, the $7.6 billion Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
contract authority rescission was repealed. The FAST Act was passed in 2015 and authorized
$305 million in spending from 2016-2020 for surface transportation infrastructure planning and
investment. The change in highway contract authority, mandated in the FAST Act, was scheduled
to take effect on July 1, 2020, as a way to reduce that bill’s overall price tag. Without this repeal,
California’s rescission amount could have been as high as $279 million based on an
October 30, 2019 report from Federal Highway Administration.
FAST Act Reauthorization
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed its version of the FAST Act
reauthorization in July 2019. The bill continues the federal funding framework under the FAST
Act and includes additional funding and policies related to bicycle and pedestrian safety, reducing
greenhouse gas emissions, and infrastructure resiliency. It is unclear when the full Senate will
take up this legislation. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff notified
congressional staff in December that the House FAST Act reauthorization bill language would not
be available until sometime in January 2020. Committee Chairman DeFazio has indicated that
increased funding for transit and climate change provisions will be themes in the bill language.
The key issue for both the House and Senate will be how to pay for the reauthorization bill.
Attachments:
1) 2020 State and Federal Legislative Platform (proposed)
2) 2019-2020 Bill Status Matrix
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OBJECTIVE: Advocate for state and federal policy and funding decisions that enable RCTC to: implement
Measure A, the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), and adopted plans and programs; comply with state
and federal requirements; and provide greater mobility, improved quality of life, operational excellence,
and economic vitality in Riverside County.
Equity and Fairness
•Funding should be distributed equitably to Riverside County.
•Governance structures should give equitable voting and decision-making authority to Riverside
County.
•Policies should recognize high-growth regions for their impact on the economy and environment,
looking forward.
Regional Control
•Project selection and planning authority for state/federal funds should be as local as possible,
preferably in the hands of the Commission.
•State/federal rulemakings, administrative processes, program guidelines, and policy development
activities should include meaningful collaboration from regional transportation agencies.
•Oppose efforts by non-transportation interests to assert control over transportation funding.
•Policies should be sensitive to each region’s unique needs and avoid “one size fits all” assumptions,
especially regarding the balance among highways, transit, rail, and freight; and urban, suburban,
and rural needs.
•State/federal policies should align authority to select projects, manage performance, and
implement programs with state/federal mandates and responsibilities placed upon regional and
local governments.
Protect Our Authority and Revenue
•Existing statutory authorities for the Commission should be preserved and protected.
•Oppose efforts to infringe on the Commission’s discretion in collecting and administering its
revenue sources including, but not limited to: Measure A, tolls, and TUMF.
•Oppose efforts to place mandates on agencies which would drive up operating costs and thereby
reduce the amount of funds available to deliver mobility improvements.
•Oppose efforts to remove or reduce tax exemption on municipal bond interest to avoid increased
costs to finance projects.
•Oppose legislation that restructures or interferes with governance of the Commission or other local
and regional transportation agencies without the support and consent of the entity affected.
•Oppose legislation that amends procurement law in a manner that increases the Commission’s
exposure to litigation, costs, decreased private sector competition, conflicts of interest, or
deviation from best practices.
•Support legislation that facilitates collection and remittance of sales taxes on e-commerce.
•Support efforts to preserve, stabilize, and/or increase funding for transportation.
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• Ensure the Commission is positioned to receive maximum sales tax collections resulting from any
state effort to implement the Wayfair Supreme Court Decision relative to state sales taxes on
internet sales or any other change in policy.
Innovation
• Support the availability of project delivery tools such as design-build, construction
manager/general contractor, and public-private partnerships to the Commission, the State, federal
agencies, and other infrastructure agencies. Oppose efforts to add barriers to effective
implementation of such tools.
• Support implementation and expansion of U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Every Day Counts”
initiative, the Build America Bureau, and other efforts to expedite and advance innovation in
transportation.
Project Delivery Streamlining
• Support all efforts to reduce project delivery timelines while maintaining important environmental
protections.
• Support reciprocity of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the National
Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).
• Support removing the statutory sunset on the NEPA Assignment program California participates in
with the Federal Highway Administration which continues to benefit Commission projects.
• Support implementation of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) reforms to
accelerate project delivery including, but not limited to, the creation of a single NEPA document
for all federal agencies; NEPA reciprocity; expediting and improving the federal permitting review
process; and narrowing concurrence requirements.
• Engage with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and United States Department
of Transportation to allow the State and the Commission to participate in the NEPA reciprocity pilot
program.
• Support further efforts to streamline the federal environmental project approval processes and
provide flexibility to meet planning requirements due to changing circumstances.
• Support creation of a low-interest loan program to support habitat conservation plans that mitigate
the impacts of transportation infrastructure and make project approvals more efficient.
• Support efforts to modernize the CEQA, including but not limited to:
o Reduce the Commission’s exposure to litigation;
o Increase accountability and disclosure for plaintiffs in CEQA cases;
o Limit courts’ ability to invalidate an entire CEQA document when a writ of mandate can
resolve discreet issues;
o Exempt illegal actions from CEQA review; and
o Prohibit “document dumping”.
Accountability
• Revenue derived from transportation sources should be spent exclusively on transportation
projects. Support measures to strengthen the relationship between transportation revenue and
expenditures; oppose measures that weaken them.
• Support efforts to ensure that all projects in a voter-approved tax measure are delivered to the
public.
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• Encourage the adoption of on time, balanced state budgets, and federal appropriations and
authorizations to ensure transportation projects are delivered without delay or costly stoppages,
and that adequate planning for future projects can take place.
• Promote policies that ensure state and federal agencies are responsive and accountable to
Commission concerns when working on Commission projects.
• Oppose efforts by non-elected, regulatory bodies to dilute, reduce, or withhold transportation
funds.
• Support maximum transparency by funding agencies in revealing scoring of funding requests.
Alignment of Responsibilities
• Support strong collaborative partnerships with state and federal agencies.
• Support policies that reflect and recognize self-help counties’ supermajority funding contribution
to transportation projects in California. Oppose policies that give outsized weight to minority
funding partners.
• Advocate that cap-and-trade revenues be expended in a manner that enables regions to meet
greenhouse gas reduction goals in SB 375, AB 32, and SB 32.
• Support policies that provide decision-making authority and flexibility to agencies bearing financial
risk for projects. Oppose policies that place unfunded mandates and other undue burdens and
restrictions on agencies that bear financial risk for projects.
• Support efforts by the state and federal governments to improve maintenance and operations of
the state highway and interstate systems. Oppose efforts to realign maintenance and operations
costs and responsibilities to local or regional agencies.
• Oppose efforts by the state legislature to deflect responsibility for voting on revenue for statewide
transportation to local voters.
Alternatives to Driving
Ridesharing
• Support incentives to employers that enhance or create transit reimbursement or ridesharing
programs.
• Oppose new mandates on employers or transportation agencies that would result in disruption of
the Commission’s ridesharing program.
• Support programs and policies that invest in and foster new technologies that promote ridesharing,
traffic information, and commuter assistance.
• Support regional cooperation toward establishing transportation data standards and technological
integrations.
Active Transportation
• Support maximum regional control of project selection for Active Transportation Projects.
Transit and Rail
• Support incentives for transit agencies that utilize alternative fuels.
• Support inclusion and prioritization of Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail service in the
California State Rail Plan and other state planning and funding efforts.
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• Support legislation to better enable the Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail service to become
part of California’s intercity rail network, such as legislation to allow intercity rail joint powers
authorities to expand their service areas.
• Advocate for expeditious and certain reviews and approvals for greenhouse-gas-reducing rail and
transit projects.
• Support increases in funding for Capital Improvement Grants for new transit service (New and
Small Starts 5309 program) in order to create funding capacity for future rail expansion projects
and bus rapid transit service in Riverside County.
• Support efforts to provide an equitable share of funding to west coast intercity rail systems as
compared to the Northeast Corridor.
• Support Metrolink’s policy and funding needs with regard to implementation of positive train
control and other rail safety items. Support efforts to prioritize high-speed rail funding for
connectivity improvements to existing transit systems and infrastructure in California’s urban
areas. In particular, support all efforts to ensure that funding is provided as soon as possible to
projects included in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the California High Speed
Rail Authority (CHSRA), the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and the
Commission.
• Ensure that the Commission’s rights and interests in passenger rail in Southern California are
properly respected in state, federal, and regional plans and policies.
• Support all transit operators in Riverside County with legislative concerns impacting the operators’
funding and operations.
• Support efforts to provide for streamlined project delivery for transit projects that fulfill the goals
of AB 32 and SB 375, as well as other state and federal air quality mandates and mobility
performance measures.
• Oppose zero-emission bus transit legislation or regulations that would negatively impact the
operating budgets of transit agencies.
• Advocate for additional and more flexible state funding sources from the Cap and Trade Program.
• Support efforts to reevaluate transit performance measures in state and federal law.
Tolling and Managed Lanes
• Support legislation that enhances the full and accurate capture of toll revenues, in order to protect
the Commission’s debt and congestion management obligations.
• Support legislation that authorizes toll agencies to deploy new technology to improve toll
operations and mobility.
• Engage in legislation regarding privacy laws to ensure an appropriate balance between customer
privacy, public safety, financial obligation, and practical operations is reasonably met.
• Oppose legislation significantly altering the type and/or number of vehicles subject to free or
reduced toll rates, in order to protect the Commission’s debt and congestion management
obligations, and to reduce operational costs and complexity.
• Engage in legislation and monitor administrative policies relating to interoperability of tolled
facilities statewide and nationally, in order to ensure technical feasibility, efficient and effective
operations, cost reasonableness, and customer satisfaction.
• Support increased enforcement of managed lanes for improved travel time reliability and effective
operation of express bus service.
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Goods Movement
• Policies should recognize the impact of goods movement from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long
Beach and the U.S.-Mexico border on Riverside County.
• Support Congressional action to continue dedicated funding for goods movement projects,
inasmuch as the funding source:
o Has a nexus to the user;
o Does not reduce funding to existing highway and transit programs;
o Provides funding to California, and Southern California in particular, commensurate with
this region and state’s significance to interstate goods movement; and
o Can be spent on grade separation projects.
• Provide input to the National Freight Advisory Committee and California State Freight Advisory
Committee.
• Advocate for accurate representation of Riverside County in the Primary Freight Network or other
national or statewide freight route designations.
• Advocate for freight funding from state and federal sources to be distributed based on a bottoms-
up regional consensus, in consultation with state and federal freight plans.
Environment
• Support a greater share of state greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction funds toward transportation
investments to address the transportation sector’s share of GHG emissions.
• Ensure criteria for defining disadvantaged communities and environmental justice areas of concern
accurately represent Riverside County and enable the region to compete for funding.
• Oppose efforts to place new environmental criteria (such as GHG reduction or vehicle miles
traveled reduction) on transportation projects and programs without commensurate funding for
alternatives or mitigations.
• Oppose legislation to authorize a multicounty revenue measure for environmental programs if the
measure is not required to: (1) achieve a 2/3rds vote of the Riverside County electorate, (2) provide
equitable funding to Riverside County, and (3) be developed through formal consultation with the
Commission before and after passage; or if such a measure would negatively impact the
Commission’s ability to achieve voter approval of local transportation revenue.
Projects
• Support programs and policies that advantage transportation projects in Riverside County,
including, but not limited to:
o Measure A-funded projects
o Grade separations
o Transit capital projects and operations by regional and municipal transit agencies
o Commuter rail capital projects and operations
o Intercity Rail Service to the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass
o Local streets and road projects sponsored by the county and municipalities
o Active transportation projects
o Expansion and rehabilitation of the state highway system
o Interchanges
o Safety enhancements
o Mitigation of the impacts of goods movement
o Connectivity to high-speed rail
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o Connectivity to commercial airports
o Tolled express lanes, tolled highways, and related infrastructure and technology
• Oppose policies that inhibit the efficient, timely delivery of such projects.
• Support implementation of projects in other counties that are contained in the Southern California
Association of Governments RTP/Sustainable Communities Strategy when requested by other
counties and not in conflict with the Commission’s interests.
Funding
• Support continued testing and analysis of California’s road charge pilot program as a potential
replacement of the state motor fuels excise tax as the primary funding mechanism for
transportation.
• Encourage the federal government to authorize a program to test and analyze a pilot program to
explore potential replacement mechanisms for the federal gasoline excise tax.
• Support all efforts to maintain, at the very least, level state/federal funding for transportation
programs.
• Support re-dedication of California truck weight fees to transportation accounts.
• Monitor legislation relating to tax collection for impacts on Measure A revenues or administration
fees.
• Support maximizing Commission flexibility and discretion over funding decisions.
• Funding sources should be discretionary and distributed by population share to facilitate
expeditious project delivery and expenditure of funds.
• Support maintaining the legislative intent behind Senate Bill 1 (Statutes 2017), including, but not
limited to:
o Opposing efforts to tie distribution of transportation funding to ancillary policy matters,
such as housing.
o Supporting efforts to adjust formula allocations to maximize funding decisions being made
as locally as possible.
o Program guidelines should be as broad as possible with respect to mode, to the extent
appropriate while adhering to legislative intent.
Regional Partnerships
• Collaborate with regional transportation agencies to impact transportation funding and regulatory
policies to bring equity and fairness to the Inland Empire region.
• Collaborate with public and private sector stakeholders on policy and funding matters that enhance
economic development and quality of life in the Inland Empire region.
• Engage in legislative efforts impacting regional transportation agencies, particularly when the
efforts have a nexus to the Commission.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - POSITIONS ON STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION – DECEMBER 2019
October 13, 2019 was the last day for Governor Newsom to take action on legislation passed by the Legislature in 2019.
Legislation/ Author Description Bill Status Position Date of Board Adoption
AB 252 (Daly, Frazier)
Removes the sunset date from the NEPA Reciprocity program. Signed by Governor
Newsom.
(July 31, 2019)
SUPPORT 3/13/19
AB 1402 (Petrie-Norris)
Makes substantive changes to the Active Transportation Program
administered by the State, allocating 75% of funds to be distributed by
large MPOs.
Referred to Committee on
Transportation.
(March 27, 2019)
SUPPORT 4/1/19
SB 152 (Beall) Makes substantive changes to the Active Transportation Program
administered by the State, allocating 75% of funds to be distributed by
large MPOs.
Held in Senate
Appropriations Committee
under submission.
(May 16, 2019)
SUPPORT 4/1/19
AB 626 (Quirk-Silva) Seeks to dictate that professionals who provide professional services on
one phase of a project be deemed not to have a conflict of interest in
subsequent project phases, disregarding the Commission’s adopted
Procurement Policy.
Ordered to inactive file at
request of member.
(May 30, 2019)
OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED
4/10/19
AB 456 (Chiu, Bonta, Low)
Removes the January 1, 2020 sunset provision on claims resolution
processes.
Approved by the Governor.
(October 3, 2019)
OPPOSE 5/8/19
SB 498 (Hurtado) Takes funds dedicated in the Trade Corridors Improvement Fund and
repurposes them for a new short-line railroad project grant program.
Referred to Assembly
Transportation Committee.
(June 6, 2019)
OPPOSE
Staff action based on platform
5/30/19
SB 742 (Allen) Authorizes existing state funds for Amtrak to be used on intercity
passenger bus transportation, regardless of whether the passenger is
connecting to or from intercity rail service.
Approved by the Governor.
(October 8, 2019)
SUPPORT 6/12/19
AB 1149 (Fong) Eliminates the ability of petitioners to opt to prepare the record of
proceedings and would place that responsibility solely on the lead
agency.
Re-referred to Assembly
Natural Resources.
(April 24, 2019)
SUPPORT 6/12/19
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Legislation/ Author Description Bill Status Position Date of Board Adoption SB 664 (Allen) Revises existing statute in the Streets and Highways Code and the Vehicle
Code to allow for improved operations of toll facilities in California.
Re-referred to Committees
on Privacy & Consumer
Protection and Judiciary.
(September 10, 2019)
SUPPORT Staff action based on platform
6/17/19
SB 277 (Beall) Changes the SB 1-created Local Partnership Program to be administered
at 85% formula, rather than 50% formula as is currently in adopted
guidelines.
Vetoed by the Governor.
In Senate. Consideration of
Governor’s veto pending.
(August 14, 2019)
SUPPORT Staff action based on platform
7/1/19
HR 2939 (Napolitano) Protects state and local general sales tax revenues from being directed
to airports.
Introduced.
(May 23, 2019)
SUPPORT 7/10/19
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AGENDA ITEM 7F
Agenda Item 7F
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: David Thomas, Toll Project Manager
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Utility Agreements for the State Route 91 Corridor Operations Project
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve the following utility agreements required for the State Route 91 (SR-91) Corridor
Operations Project (COP) in the aggregate amount of $449,000, plus a contingency
amount of $45,000, for a total amount not to exceed $494,000;
a) Agreement No. 20-31-028-00 to American Telephone and Telegraph Company
(AT&T);
b) Agreement No. 20-31-036-00 to city of Corona Department of Water and Power
(DWP);
c) Agreement No. 20-31-027-00 to Southern California Edison (SCE); and
d) Agreement No. 20-31-026-00 to Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas);
2) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and execute
the utility agreements for an amount not to exceed $494,000; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work up to the total
amount not to exceed as required for the project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission, in cooperation with Caltrans, the Orange County Transportation Authority, and
the city of Corona, proposes to improve the existing SR-91 by constructing an additional
westbound general-purpose lane from Green River Road westbound onramp to State Route 241
in the vicinity of the Riverside/Orange county line (see Attachment 1). The SR-91 COP is
anticipated to improve mobility on westbound SR-91 through the city of Corona.
The SR-91 COP will require utility agreements with AT&T, city of Corona DWP, SCE and SoCalGas.
The utility agreements are required to reimburse the utility owners for their design and
construction costs associated with the relocation of overhead and underground utility facilities
running parallel to SR-91 and within the right of way of Green River Road.
As a part of establishing liability for the cost of the utility relocations, a prior rights check is
performed by the utility owner and verified by the Commission’s utility coordinator. This prior
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rights check has confirmed the Commission’s liability to pay for these utility relocation costs. The
utility facilities will be relocated prior to and/or concurrent with the commencement of
construction activities.
The total utility relocation cost to be borne by the Commission is estimated to be $449,000, which
is apportioned among the affected utility owners as follows:
AT&T: $ 166,000
DWP: 108,000
SCE: 20,000
SoCalGas: 155,000
$ 449,000
Staff recommends that the approval of the four utility agreements required for the SR-91 COP in
the aggregate amount of $449,000, plus a contingency amount of $45,000, for a total amount
not to exceed $494,000; authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
finalize and execute the utility agreements for an amount not to exceed $494,000; and authorize
the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work up to the total amount not to
exceed as required for the project.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year: FY 2019/20 Amount: $494,000
Source of Funds: Toll Revenues Budget Adjustment: No
GL/Project Accounting No.: 623046 81402 00068 0000 262 31 81402
Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 12/12/2019
Attachments:
1) Vicinity Map
2) Draft Utility Agreement with AT&T
3) Draft Utility Agreement with city of Corona DWP
4) Draft Utility Agreement with SCE
5) Draft Utility Agreement SoCalGas
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UTILITY AGREEMENT
RW 13-05 (REV 12/2016) RCTC AGREEMENT NO. 20-31-028-00
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DISTRICT
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PROJECT ID
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FEDERAL AID NUMBER
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OWNER'S FILE NUMBER
A01N0WF
FEDERAL PARTICIPATION/FEDERALLY ELIGIBLE/NEPA DOCUMENT
On the Project Yes No On the Utilities Yes No
UTILITY AGREEMENT NO. 25043 DATE
The Riverside County Transportation Commission, hereinafter called "RCTC," proposes to widen
existing SR-91 by adding a general-purpose lane approximately 2 miles in length in the westbound
direction on SR-91 from Green River Road to SR-241.
and
Pacific Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T California
C/O: Darlene Russo
Manager – Government Liaison
AT&T California
3939 E. Coronado St, 2nd floor
Anaheim, CA, 92807
hereinafter called "OWNER," owns and maintains existing underground communication 12-4” ducts
and manhole #59 within the limits of RCTC's project which requires relocating along Green River
Road north of SR-91 to accommodate RCTC's project.
It is hereby mutually agreed that:
I. WORK TO BE DONE
In accordance with Notice to Owner No. 25043 dated January 00, 2020, OWNER shall
relocate existing underground communication 12-4” ducts and manhole #59 along
Green River Road north of SR-91. All work shall be performed substantially in
accordance with OWNER’s Plan “LB18 A01N0WF LAYOUT” dated 09/11/2019
consisting of one sheet, a copy of which is on file in the District office of the
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) at 464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino CA
92401-1400 and the Riverside County Transportation Commission, at 4080 Lemon
Street, Riverside, Ca. 92502-2208. Deviations from the OWNER’s plan described
above initiated by either the RCTC or the OWNER, shall be agreed upon by both
parties hereto under a Revised Notice to Owner. Such Revised Notices to Owner,
approved by the RCTC and agreed to/acknowledged by the OWNER, will constitute an
approved revision of the OWNER’s plan described above and are hereby made a part
hereof. No work under said deviation shall commence prior to written execution by the
OWNER of the Revised Notice to Owner. Changes in the scope of the work will require
an amendment to this Agreement in addition to the revised Notice to Owner.
II.LIABILITY FOR WORK
The existing facilities described in Section I above will be relocated at 50% RCTC
expense and 50% OWNER expense in accordance with Section 5C of the Master
Contract dated November 15, 2004.
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UTILITY AGREEMENT
RW 13-05 (REV 12/2016) RCTC AGREEMENT NO. 20-31-028-00
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III. PERFORMANCE OF WORK
OWNER agrees to perform the herein described work with its own forces or to cause
the herein described work to be performed by the OWNER’s contractor, employed by
written contract on a continuing basis to perform work of this type, and to provide and
furnish all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment required therefore, and to
prosecute said work diligently to completion.
OWNER agrees to cause the herein described work to be performed by a contract with
the lowest qualified bidder, selected pursuant to a valid competitive bidding procedure,
and to furnish or cause to be furnished all necessary labor, materials, tools, and
equipment required therefore, and to prosecute said work diligently to completion.
Use of personnel requiring lodging and meal “per diem” expenses will not be allowed
without prior written authorization by RCTC’s representative. Requests for such
authorization must be contained in OWNER’s estimate of actual and necessary
relocation costs. Accounting Form FA-1301 is to be completed and submitted for all
non-RCTC personnel travel per diem. OWNER shall include an explanation why local
employee or contract labor is not considered adequate for the relocation work
proposed. Per Diem expenses shall not exceed the per diem expense amounts
allowed under the California Department of Human Resources travel expense
guidelines.
Work performed by OWNER’s contractor is a public work under the definition of Labor
Code Section 1720(a) and is therefore subject to prevailing wage requirements.
Work performed directly by Owner’s employees falls within the exception of Labor
Code Section 1720(a)(1) and does not constitute a public work under Section
1720(a)(2) and is not subject to prevailing wages. OWNER shall verify compliance with
this requirement in the administration of its contracts referenced above.
IV. PAYMENT FOR WORK
RCTC shall pay its share of the actual and necessary cost of the herein described work
within 45 days after receipt of OWNER’s itemized bill, signed by a responsible official
of OWNER’s organization and prepared on OWNER’s letterhead, compiled on the
basis of the actual and necessary cost and expense incurred and charged or allocated
to said work in accordance with the uniform system of accounts prescribed for OWNER
by the California Public Utilities Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
or Federal Communications Commission, whichever is applicable
It is understood and agreed that RCTC will not pay for any betterment or increase in
capacity of OWNER’s facilities in the new location and that OWNER shall give credit to
RCTC for the accrued depreciation of the replaced facilities and for the salvage value
of any material or parts salvaged and retained or sold by OWNER.
Not more frequently than once a month, but at least quarterly, OWNER will prepare
and submit detailed itemized progress bills for costs incurred not to exceed OWNER’s
recorded costs as of the billing date less estimated credits applicable to completed
work. Payment of progress bills not to exceed the amount of this Agreement may be
made under the terms of this Agreement. Payment of progress bills which exceed the
amount of this Agreement may be made after receipt and approval by RCTC of
documentation supporting the cost increase and after an Amendment to this
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UTILITY AGREEMENT
RW 13-05 (REV 12/2016) RCTC AGREEMENT NO. 20-31-028-00
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Agreement has been executed by the parties to this Agreement.
The OWNER shall submit a final bill to RCTC within 360 days after the completion of
the work described in Section I above. If RCTC has not received a final bill within 360
days after notification of completion of OWNER’s work described in Section I of this
Agreement, and RCTC has delivered to OWNER fully executed Director’s Deeds,
Consents to Common Use or Joint Use Agreements for OW NER’s facilities (if
required), RCTC will provide written notification to OWNER of its intent to close its file
within 30 days. OWNER hereby acknowledges, to the extent allowed by law, that all
remaining costs will be deemed to have been abandoned. If RCTC processes a final
bill for payment more than 360 days after notification of completion of OWNER’s work,
payment of the late bill may be subject to allocation and/or approval by RCTC.
The final billing shall be in the form of a detailed itemized statement of the total costs
charged to the project, less the credits provided for in this Agreement, and less any
amounts covered by progress billings. However, RCTC shall not pay final bills which
exceed the estimated cost of this Agreement without documentation of the reason for
the increase of said cost from the OWNER and approval of documentation by RCTC.
Except, if the final bill exceeds the OWNER’s estimated costs solely as the result of a
revised Notice to Owner as provided for in Section I, a copy of said revised Notice to
Owner shall suffice as documentation. In either case, payment of the amount over the
estimated cost of this Agreement may be subject to allocation and/or approval by
RCTC.
In any event if the final bill exceeds 125% of the estimated cost of this Agreement, an
Amended Agreement shall be executed by the parties to this Agreement prior to the
payment of the OWNER’S final bill. Any and all increases in costs that are the direct
result of deviations from the work described in Section I of this Agreement shall have
the prior concurrence of RCTC.
Detailed records from which the billing is compiled shall be retained by the OWNER for
a period of three years from the date of the final payment and will be available for audit
by RCTC, State and/or Federal auditors. In performing work under this Agreement,
OWNER agrees to comply with the Uniform System of Accounts for Public Utilities
found at 18 CFR, Parts 101, 201, et al., to the extent they are applicable to OWNER
doing work on the project that is the subject of this agreement, the contract cost
principles and procedures as set forth in 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Subpart E, Part 31, et
seq., 23 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 645 and 2 CFR, Part 200, et al. If a subsequent RCTC,
State and/or Federal audit determines payments to be unallowable, OWNER agrees to
reimburse AGENCY upon receipt of AGENCY billing. If OWNER is subject to
repayment due to failure by State/RCTC to comply with applicable laws, regulations,
and ordinances, then State/RCTC will ensure that OWNER is compensated for actual
cost in performing work under this agreement.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
All costs accrued by OWNER as a result of RCTC’s request of July 17, 2019 to review,
study and/or prepare relocation plans and estimates for the project associated with this
Agreement may be billed pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
If RCTC’s project which precipitated this Agreement is canceled or modified so as to
eliminate the necessity of work by OWNER, RCTC will notify OWNER in writing and
RCTC reserves the right to terminate this Agreement by Amendment. The Amendment
shall provide mutually acceptable terms and conditions for terminating the Agreement.
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All obligations of the STATE and/or RCTC under the terms of this Agreement are
subject to the acceptance of the Agreement by RCTC or the Delegated Authority (as
applicable), the passage of the annual Budget Act by the State Legislature, and the
allocation of those funds by the California Transportation Commission.
OWNER shall submit a Notice of Completion to RCTC within 30 days of the completion
of the work described herein.
It is understood that said highway is a Federal aid highway and accordingly, 23 CFR,
Chapter 1, Part 645 is hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference; provided,
however, that the provisions of any agreements entered into between the RCTC and
the OWNER pursuant to State law for apportioning the obligations and costs to be
borne by each, or the use of accounting procedures prescribed by the applicable
Federal or State regulatory body and approved by the Federal Highway Administration
shall govern in lieu of the requirements of said 23 CFR 645.
In addition, the provisions of 23 CFR 635.410, Buy America, are also incorporated into
this agreement. The Buy America requirements are further specified in Moving Ahead
for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), section 1518; 23 CFR 635.410 requires
that all manufacturing processes have occurred in the United States for steel and iron
products (including the application of coatings) installed on a project receiving funding
from the FHWA.
OWNER understands and acknowledges that this project is subject to the requirements
of the Buy America law (23 U.S.C., Section 313) and applicable regulations, including
23 CFR 635.410 and FHWA guidance. OW NER hereby certifies that in the
performance of this Agreement, for products where Buy America requirements apply, it
shall use only such products for which it has received a certification from its supplier, or
provider of construction services that procures the product certifying Buy America
compliance. This does not include products for which waivers have been granted under
23 CFR 635.410 or other applicable provisions or excluded material cited in the
Department’s guidelines for the implementation of Buy America requirements for utility
relocations issued on December 3, 2013.
RCTC further acknowledges that OWNER, in complying with the Buy America Rule, is
expressly relying upon the instructions and guidance (collectively, “Guidance”) issued
by Caltrans and its representatives concerning the Buy America Rule requirements for
utility relocations within the State of California. Notwithstanding any provision herein to
the contrary, OWNER shall not be deemed in breach of this Agreement for any
violations of the Buy America Rule if OWNER’s actions are in compliance with the
Guidance.
THE ESTIMATED COST TO RCTC FOR THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WORK IS $ 165,805.17.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above parties have executed this Agreement the day and year above written.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Owner: Pacific Bell Telephone Company -
d/b/a AT&T California
APPROVED APPROVED
By: ______________________________ By: ____________________________
Anne Mayer
Executive Director
Date: __________________________ Date: __________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER LLP
By: ______________________________
Steven C. DeBaun
General Counsel
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By: ________________________________
Kevin Castro Date
Utility Coordinator
Parsons
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DISTRICT
12, 08
COUNTY
Ora, Riv
ROUTE
91
POST MILE
R17.4/R18.9, R0.0/R0.6
PROJECT ID
0818000209
FEDERAL AID NUMBER
N/A
OWNER'S FILE NUMBER
XXXXXX
FEDERAL PARTICIPATION/FEDERALLY ELIGIBLE/NEPA DOCUMENT
On the Project Yes No On the Utilities Yes No
UTILITY AGREEMENT NO. 25091 DATE
The Riverside County Transportation Commission, hereinafter called "RCTC," proposes to widen existing
SR-91 by adding a general-purpose lane approximately 2 miles in length in the westbound direction on SR-
91 from Green River Road to SR-241.
and
Ci ty of Corona
Department of Water and Power
C/O: Tom Moody, General Manager
755 Public Safety Way
Corona, CA 92880
hereinafter called "OWNER," owns and maintains
12-inch domestic water line
within the limits of RCTC's project which requires
relocating along Green River Road north of SR-91
to accommodate RCTC's project.
It is hereby mutually agreed that:
I. WORK TO BE DONE
In accordance with Notice to Owner No. 25091 dated January 00, 2020, OWNER shall
relocate existing 12-inch domestic water line located along Green River Road north of SR-91.
All work shall be performed substantially in accordance with OWNER’s Plan “X” dated
XX/XX/2019 consisting of one sheet, a copy of which is on file in the District office of the
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) at 464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino CA 92401-1400
and the Riverside County Transportation Commission, at 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, Ca.
92502-2208.
Deviations from the OWNER’s plan described above initiated by either the RCTC or the
OWNER, shall be agreed upon by both parties hereto under a Revised Notice to Owner. Such
Revised Notices to Owner, approved by the RCTC and agreed to/acknowledged by the
OWNER, will constitute an approved revision of the OWNER’s plan described above and are
hereby made a part hereof. No work under said deviation shall commence prior to written
execution by the OWNER of the Revised Notice to Owner. Changes in the scope of the work
will require an amendment to this Agreement in addition to the revised Notice to Owner.
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II. LIABILITY FOR WORK
Existing facilities are located in their present position pursuant to rights superior to those of the
State and will be relocated at RCTC expense.
III. PERFORMANCE OF WORK
OWNER agrees to cause the herein described work to be performed by a contract with the
lowest qualified bidder, selected pursuant to a valid competitive bidding procedure, and to
furnish or cause to be furnished all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment
required therefore, and to prosecute said work diligently to completion.
Use of personnel requiring lodging and meal “per diem” expenses will not be allowed without
prior written authorization by RCTC’s representative. Requests for such authorization must be
contained in OWNER’s estimate of actual and necessary relocation costs. Accounting Form FA-
1301 is to be completed and submitted for all non-RCTC personnel travel per diem. OWNER
shall include an explanation why local employee or contract labor is not considered adequate for
the relocation work proposed. Per Diem expenses shall not exceed the per diem expense
amounts allowed under the California Department of Human Resources travel expense
guidelines.
Work performed by OWNER’s contractor is a public work under the definition of Labor Code
Section 1720(a) and is therefore subject to prevailing wage requirements.
Work performed directly by Owner’s employees falls within the exception of Labor Code Section
1720(a)(1) and does not constitute a public work under Section 1720(a)(2) and is not subject to
prevailing wages. OWNER shall verify compliance with this requirement in the administration of
its contracts referenced above.
Engineering services for locating, making of surveys, preparation of plans, specifications,
estimates, supervision, and inspection are to be furnished by the Utility Owner and approved
by RCTC. Cost principles for determining the reasonableness and allowability of OWNER’s costs
shall be determined in accordance with 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Subpart E, Part 31; 23 CFR, Chapter
1, Part 645; and 18 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 101, 201 and OMB Circular A-87, as applicable.
IV. PAYMENT FOR WORK
RCTC shall pay its share of the actual and necessary cost of the herein described work within 45
days after receipt of OWNER’s itemized bill, signed by a responsible official of OWNER’s
organization and prepared on OWNER’s letterhead, compiled on the basis of the actual and
necessary cost and expense. The OWNER shall maintain records of the actual costs incurred
and charged or allocated to the project in accordance with recognized accounting principles.
It is understood and agreed that RCTC will not pay for any betterment or increase in capacity of
OWNER’s facilities in the new location and that OWNER shall give credit to RCTC for the
accrued depreciation of the replaced facilities and for the salvage value of any material or parts
salvaged and retained or sold by OWNER.
Not more frequently than once a month, but at least quarterly, OWNER will prepare and submit
detailed itemized progress bills for costs incurred not to exceed OWNER’s recorded costs as of
the billing date less estimated credits applicable to completed work. Payment of progress bills
not to exceed the amount of this Agreement may be made under the terms of this Agreement.
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Payment of progress bills which exceed the amount of this Agreement may be made after
receipt and approval by RCTC of documentation supporting the cost increase and after an
Amendment to this Agreement has been executed by the parties to this Agreement.
The OWNER shall submit a final bill to RCTC within 360 days after the completion of the work
described in Section I above. If RCTC has not received a final bill within 360 days after
notification of completion of OWNER’s work described in Section I of this Agreement, and RCTC
has delivered to OWNER fully executed Director’s Deeds, Consents to Common Use or Joint
Use Agreements for OWNER’s facilities (if required), RCTC will provide written notification to
OWNER of its intent to close its file within 30 days. OWNER hereby acknowledges, to the extent
allowed by law, that all remaining costs will be deemed to have been abandoned. If RCTC
processes a final bill for payment more than 360 days after notification of completion of
OWNER’s work, payment of the late bill may be subject to allocation and/or approval by RCTC.
The final billing shall be in the form of a detailed itemized statement of the total costs charged to
the project, less the credits provided for in this Agreement, and less any amounts covered by
progress billings. However, RCTC shall not pay final bills which exceed the estimated cost of this
Agreement without documentation of the reason for the increase of said cost from the OWNER
and approval of documentation by RCTC. Except, if the final bill exceeds the OWNER’s
estimated costs solely as the result of a revised Notice to Owner as provided for in Section I, a
copy of said revised Notice to Owner shall suffice as documentation. In either case, payment of
the amount over the estimated cost of this Agreement may be subject to allocation and/or
approval by RCTC.
In any event if the final bill exceeds 125% of the estimated cost of this Agreement, an Amended
Agreement shall be executed by the parties to this Agreement prior to the payment of the
OWNER’S final bill. Any and all increases in costs that are the direct result of deviations from the
work described in Section I of this Agreement shall have the prior concurrence of RCTC.
Detailed records from which the billing is compiled shall be retained by the OWNER for a period
of three years from the date of the final payment and will be available for audit by RCTC, State
and/or Federal auditors. In performing work under this Agreement, OWNER agrees to comply
with the Uniform System of Accounts for Public Utilities found at 18 CFR, Parts 101, 201, et al.,
to the extent they are applicable to OWNER doing work on the project that is the subject of this
agreement, the contract cost principles and procedures as set forth in 48 CFR, Chapter 1,
Subpart E, Part 31, et seq., 23 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 645 and 2 CFR, Part 200, et al. If a
subsequent RCTC, State and/or Federal audit determines payments to be unallowable, OWNER
agrees to reimburse AGENCY upon receipt of AGENCY billing. If OWNER is subject to
repayment due to failure by State/RCTC to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and
ordinances, then State/RCTC will ensure that OWNER is compensated for actual cost in
performing work under this agreement.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
All costs accrued by OWNER as a result of RCTC’s request of July 17, 2019 to review, study
and/or prepare relocation plans and estimates for the project associated with this Agreement
may be billed pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
If RCTC’s project which precipitated this Agreement is canceled or modified so as to eliminate
the necessity of work by OWNER, RCTC will notify OWNER in writing and RCTC reserves the
right to terminate this Agreement by Amendment. The Amendment shall provide mutually
acceptable terms and conditions for terminating the Agreement.
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All obligations of the STATE and/or RCTC under the terms of this Agreement are subject to the
acceptance of the Agreement by RCTC or the Delegated Authority (as applicable), the passage
of the annual Budget Act by the State Legislature, and the allocation of those funds by the
California Transportation Commission.
OWNER shall submit a Notice of Completion to RCTC within 30 days of the completion of the
work described herein.
It is understood that said highway is a Federal aid highway and accordingly, 23 CFR, Chapter 1,
Part 645 is hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
In addition, the provisions of 23 CFR 635.410, Buy America, are also incorporated into this
agreement. The Buy America requirements are further specified in Moving Ahead for Progress in
the 21st Century (MAP-21), section 1518; 23 CFR 635.410 requires that all manufacturing
processes have occurred in the United States for steel and iron products (including the
application of coatings) installed on a project receiving funding from the FHWA.
OWNER understands and acknowledges that this project is subject to the requirements of the
Buy America law (23 U.S.C., Section 313) and applicable regulations, including 23 CFR 635.410
and FHWA guidance, and will demonstrate Buy America compliance by collecting written
certification(s) from the vendor(s) or by collecting written certif ication(s) from the manufacturer(s)
mill test report (MTR).
All documents obtained to demonstrate Buy America compliance will be held by the OWNER for
a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to the OWNER and will be made
available to STATE or FHWA upon request.
One set of copies of all documents obtained to demonstrate Buy America compliance will be
attached to, and submitted with, the final invoice.
This does not include products for which waivers have been granted under 23 CFR 635.410 or
other applicable provisions or excluded material cited in the Department’s guidelines for the
implementation of Buy America requirements for utility relocations issued on December 3, 2013.
RCTC further acknowledges that OWNER, in complying with the Buy America Rule, is expressly
relying upon the instructions and guidance (collectively, “Guidance”) issued by Caltrans and its
representatives concerning the Buy America Rule requirements for utility relocations within the
State of California. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, OWNER shall not be
deemed in breach of this Agreement for any violations of the Buy America Rule if OWNER’s
actions are in compliance with the Guidance.
THE ESTIMATED COST TO RCTC FOR THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WORK IS $107,424.00
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above parties have executed this Agreement the day and year above written.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OWNER:
City of Corona Department of Water
and Power
APPROVED APPROVED
By: ______________________________ By: ____________________________
Anne Mayer
Executive Director
Date: __________________________ Date: __________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER LLP
By: ______________________________
Steven C. DeBaun
General Counsel
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By: ________________________________
Kevin Castro Date
Utility Coordinator
Parsons
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DISTRICT
12, 08
COUNTY
Ora, Riv
ROUTE
91
POST MILE
R17.4/R18.9, R0.0/R0.6
PROJECT ID
0818000209
FEDERAL AID NUMBER
N/A
OWNER'S FILE NUMBER
XXXXX
FEDERAL PARTICIPATION/FEDERALLY ELIGIBLE/NEPA DOCUMENT
On the Project Yes No On the Utilities Yes No
UTILITY AGREEMENT NO. 25044 DATE
The Riverside County Transportation Commission, hereinafter called "RCTC," proposes to widen existing
SR-91 by adding a general-purpose lane approximately 2 miles in length in the westbound direction on SR-
91 from Green River Road to SR-241.
and
Southern California Edison Company
C/O: David Jump
Service Planner
1351 E. Francis Street
Ontario, Ca. 91761
hereinafter called "OWNER," owns and maintains
overhead lines and poles
within the limits of RCTC's project which requires
relocating along Green River Road north of SR-91
to accommodate RCTC's project.
It is hereby mutually agreed that:
I. WORK TO BE DONE
In accordance with Notice to Owner No. 25044 dated XX/XX/2019, OWNER shall relocate
existing overhead electrical facilities located along Green River Road north of SR-91. All work
shall be performed substantially in accordance with OWNER’s Plan “X” dated XX/XX/2019
consisting of one sheet, a copy of which is on file in the District office of the Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) at 464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino CA 92401-1400 and the
Riverside County Transportation Commission, at 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, Ca. 92502-
2208.
Deviations from the OWNER’s plan described above initiated by either the RCTC or the
OWNER, shall be agreed upon by both parties hereto under a Revised Notice to Owner. Such
Revised Notices to Owner, approved by the RCTC and agreed to/acknowledged by the
OWNER, will constitute an approved revision of the OWNER’s plan described above and are
hereby made a part hereof. No work under said deviation shall commence prior to written
execution by the OW NER of the Revised Notice to Owner. Changes in the scope of the work
will require an amendment to this Agreement in addition to the revised Notice to Owner.
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II. LIABILITY FOR WORK
The existing facilities described in Section I above will be relocated at 50% RCTC expense and
50% OWNER expense in accordance with Section 5C of the Master Contract dated November
15, 2004.
III. PERFORMANCE OF WORK
OWNER agrees to perform the herein described work with its own forces or to cause the herein
described work to be performed by the OWNER’s contractor, employed by written contract on a
continuing basis to perform work of this type, and to provide and furnish all necessary labor,
materials, tools, and equipment required therefore, and to prosecute said work diligently to
completion.
Use of personnel requiring lodging and meal “per diem” expenses will not be allowed without
prior written authorization by RCTC’s representative. Requests for such authorization must be
contained in OWNER’s estimate of actual and necessary relocation costs. Accounting Form FA-
1301 is to be completed and submitted for all non-RCTC personnel travel per diem. OWNER
shall include an explanation why local employee or contract labor is not considered adequate for
the relocation work proposed. Per Diem expenses shall not exceed the per diem expense
amounts allowed under the California Department of Human Resources travel expense
guidelines.
Work performed directly by Owner’s employees falls within the exception of Labor Code Section
1720(a)(1) and does not constitute a public work under Section 1720(a)(2) and is not subject to
prevailing wages. OWNER shall verify compliance with this requirement in the administration of
its contracts referenced above.
IV. PAYMENT FOR WORK
RCTC shall pay its share of the actual and necessary cost of the herein described work within 45
days after receipt of OWNER’s itemized bill, signed by a responsible official of OWNER’s
organization and prepared on OWNER’s letterhead, compiled on the basis of the actual and
necessary cost and expense incurred and charged or allocated to said work in accordance with
the uniform system of accounts prescribed for OWNER by the California Public Utilities
Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or Federal Communications Commission,
whichever is applicable
It is understood and agreed that RCTC will not pay for any betterment or increase in capacity of
OWNER’s facilities in the new location and that OWNER shall give credit to RCTC for the
accrued depreciation of the replaced facilities and for the salvage value of any material or parts
salvaged and retained or sold by OWNER.
Not more frequently than once a month, but at least quarterly, OWNER will prepare and submit
detailed itemized progress bills for costs incurred not to exceed OWNER’s recorded costs as of
the billing date less estimated credits applicable to completed work. Payment of progress bills
not to exceed the amount of this Agreement may be made under the terms of this Agreement.
Payment of progress bills which exceed the amount of this Agreement may be made after
receipt and approval by RCTC of documentation supporting the cost increase and after an
Amendment to this Agreement has been executed by the parties to this Agreement.
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The OWNER shall submit a final bill to RCTC within 360 days after the completion of the work
described in Section I above. If RCTC has not received a final bill within 360 days after
notification of completion of OWNER’s work described in Section I of this Agreement, and RCTC
has delivered to OWNER fully executed Director’s Deeds, Consents to Common Use or Joint
Use Agreements for OWNER’s facilities (if required), RCTC will provide written notification to
OWNER of its intent to close its file within 30 days. OWNER hereby acknowledges, to the extent
allowed by law, that all remaining costs will be deemed to have been abandoned. If RCTC
processes a final bill for payment more than 360 days after notification of completion of
OWNER’s work, payment of the late bill may be subject to allocation and/or approval by RCTC.
The final billing shall be in the form of a detailed itemized statement of the total costs charged to
the project, less the credits provided for in this Agreement, and less any amounts covered by
progress billings. However, RCTC shall not pay final bills which exceed the estimated cost of this
Agreement without documentation of the reason for the increase of said cost from the OWNER
and approval of documentation by RCTC. Except, if the final bill exceeds the OWNER’s
estimated costs solely as the result of a revised Notice to Owner as provided for in Section I, a
copy of said revised Notice to Owner shall suffice as documentation. In either case, payment of
the amount over the estimated cost of this Agreement may be subject to allocation and/or
approval by RCTC.
In any event if the final bill exceeds 125% of the estimated cost of this Agreement, an Amended
Agreement shall be executed by the parties to this Agreement prior to the payment of the
OWNER’S final bill. Any and all increases in costs that are the direct result of deviations from the
work described in Section I of this Agreement shall have the prior concurrence of RCTC.
Detailed records from which the billing is compiled shall be retained by the OWNER for a period
of three years from the date of the final payment and will be available for audit by RCTC, State
and/or Federal auditors. In performing work under this Agreement, OWNER agrees to comply
with the Uniform System of Accounts for Public Utilities found at 18 CFR, Parts 101, 201, et al.,
to the extent they are applicable to OWNER doing work on the project that is the subject of this
agreement, the contract cost principles and procedures as set forth in 48 CFR, Chapter 1,
Subpart E, Part 31, et seq., 23 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 645 and 2 CFR, Part 200, et al. If a
subsequent RCTC, State and/or Federal audit determines payments to be unallowable, OWNER
agrees to reimburse AGENCY upon receipt of AGENCY billing. If OWNER is subject to
repayment due to failure by State/RCTC to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and
ordinances, then State/RCTC will ensure that OWNER is compensated for actual cost in
performing work under this agreement.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
All costs accrued by OWNER as a result of RCTC’s request of July 17, 2019 to review, study
and/or prepare relocation plans and estimates for the project associated with this Agreement
may be billed pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
If RCTC’s project which precipitated this Agreement is canceled or modified so as to eliminate
the necessity of work by OWNER, RCTC will notify OWNER in writing and RCTC reserves the
right to terminate this Agreement by Amendment. The Amendment shall provide mutually
acceptable terms and conditions for terminating the Agreement.
All obligations of the STATE and/or RCTC under the terms of this Agreement are subject to the
acceptance of the Agreement by RCTC or the Delegated Authority (as applicable), the passage
of the annual Budget Act by the State Legislature, and the allocation of those funds by the
California Transportation Commission.
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OWNER shall submit a Notice of Completion to RCTC within 30 days of the completion of the
work described herein.
It is understood that said highway is a Federal aid highway and accordingly, 23 CFR, Chapter 1,
Part 645 is hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference; provided, however, that the
provisions of any agreements entered into between the RCTC and the OWNER pursuant to
State law for apportioning the obligations and costs to be borne by each, or the use of
accounting procedures prescribed by the applicable Federal or State regulatory body and
approved by the Federal Highway Administration shall govern in lieu of the requirements of said
23 CFR 645.
In addition, the provisions of 23 CFR 635.410, Buy America, are also incorporated into this
agreement. The Buy America requirements are further specified in Moving Ahead for Progress in
the 21st Century (MAP-21), section 1518; 23 CFR 635.410 requires that all manufacturing
processes have occurred in the United States for steel and iron products (including the
application of coatings) installed on a project receiving funding from the FHWA.
OWNER understands and acknowledges that this project is subject to the requirements of the
Buy America law (23 U.S.C., Section 313) and applicable regulations, including 23 CFR 635.410
and FHWA guidance, and will demonstrate Buy America compliance by collecting written
certification(s) from the vendor(s) or by collecting written certification(s) from the manufacturer(s)
mill test report (MTR).
All documents obtained to demonstrate Buy America compliance will be held by the OWNER for
a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to the OWNER and will be made
available to STATE or FHWA upon request.
One set of copies of all documents obtained to demonstrate Buy America compliance will be
attached to, and submitted with, the final invoice.
This does not include products for which waivers have been granted under 23 CFR 635.410 or
other applicable provisions or excluded material cited in the Department’s guidelines for the
implementation of Buy America requirements for utility relocations issued on December 3, 2013.
RCTC further acknowledges that OWNER, in complying with the Buy America Rule, is expressly
relying upon the instructions and guidance (collectively, “Guidance”) issued by Caltrans and its
representatives concerning the Buy America Rule requirements for utility relocations within the
State of California. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, OWNER shall not be
deemed in breach of this Agreement for any violations of the Buy America Rule if OWNER’s
actions are in compliance with the Guidance.
THE ESTIMATED COST TO RCTC FOR THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WORK IS $ 20,000.00
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RW 13-05 (REV 12/2016) RCTC AGREEMENT NO. 20-31-027-00
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above parties have executed this Agreement the day and year above written.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OWNER:
Southern California Edison Company-
Distribution
APPROVED APPROVED
By: ______________________________ By: ____________________________
Anne Mayer
Executive Director
Date: __________________________ Date: __________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER LLP
By: ______________________________
Steven C. DeBaun
General Counsel
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By: ________________________________
Kevin Castro Date
Utility Coordinator
Parsons
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LIABILITY IN DISPUTE UTILITY AGREEMENT
RCTC AGREEMENT NO. 20-31-026-00 Page 1 of 3
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Expenditure Authorization: OF544
Federal Aid No.: N/A
Owner’s File No.: A01N0WF
UTILITY AGREEMENT NO. 25045
WHEREAS, the Riverside County Transportation Commission, herein after called “RCTC”, acting by and through the
Department of Transportation, hereinafter called “STATE”, has issued Notice to Owner No. 25045 dated January 00,
2020, attached hereto, to Southern California Gas Company, hereinafter called “OWNER”, which Notice to Owner sets
forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which OWNER has been ordered to relocate certain OWNER’S facilities to
clear the RCTC’S proposed freeway project at the SR 91 COP, and;
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of the RCTC’s freeway project necessitates the relocation of OWNER’S utility facilities,
and;
WHEREAS, RCTC, in order to clear the right of way for the freeway construction, has ordered OWNER to relocate the
portions of its facilities within said Notice to Owner, hereafter called OWNER’S facilities, and;
WHEREAS, OWNER is disputing the adequacy of the language prescribed in Chapter 13 of the STATE’S Right of Way
Manual, as well as the Caltrans/FHWA opinion regarding the applicability of ITCCA to the project, and refuses to
relocate OWNER’S facilities as ordered; and;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 706 of the Streets and Highways Code, RCTC may, without prejudice to its
rights, or that of OWNER, advance the costs of removal or relocation, and upon advancement by RCTC of said costs,
OWNER shall remove or relocate OWNER’S facilities as stated in the attached Notice to Owner so as not to delay the
freeway construction, and;
WHEREAS, RCTC and OWNER disagree on the language prescribed in Chapter 13 of the STATE’S Right of Way
Manual, RCTC and OWNER agree that, in order to expedite the freeway project, RCTC shall deposit with OWNER, in
accordance with Section 706 of the Streets and Highways Code, 50% of the estimated relocation cost of $258,989.75,
plus 100% of the estimated ITCCA cost of $25,040.20, and OWNER agrees to perform the relocation work as set forth in
Notice to Owner No. 25045, dated January 00, 2020.
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NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed between RCTC and OWNER as follows:
1. Within 30 days of RCTC’S execution of this Agreement, RCTC shall advance Owner 50% of the estimated cost of
relocation, which advance shall be $129,494.88 plus 100% of the estimated ITCCA cost of $25,040.20, for a total
advance of $154,535.08.
2. OWNER shall relocate OWNER’S facilities in accordance with Notice to Owner No. 25045, dated January 00, 2020.
3. In signing this Agreement, neither RCTC nor OWNER diminishes its position, waives any of its rights or accepts
liability.
4. RCTC and OWNER reserve the right to have such liability resolved by future negotiations or by an action in a court
of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the provisions of Section 706 of the Streets and Highways Code and Chapter 13
of the STATE’S Right of Way Manual.
5. OWNER agrees to perform the herein-described work with its own forces or by the OWNER’S contractor and to
provide and furnish all necessary labor, materials, tools and equipment required therefore, and to prosecute said work
diligently to completion.
6. It is understood and agreed that the RCTC will not pay for any betterment or increase in capacity of OWNER’S
facilities in the new location and that OWNER shall give credit to the RCTC for all accrued depreciation on the
replaced facilities and for the salvage value of any material or parts salvaged and retained or sold by OWNER.
7. OWNER shall submit a Notice of Completion to the RCTC within 30 days of the completion of the work described
herein.
8. It is understood that said highway is a Federal Aid Highway and, accordingly, 23 CFR 645 is hereby incorporated
into this Agreement by reference; provided, however, that the provisions of any agreements entered into between the
RCTC and OWNER pursuant to State law for apportioning the obligations and costs to be borne by each, or the use
of accounting procedures prescribed by the applicable Federal or State regulatory body and approved by the Federal
Highway Administration, shall govern in lieu of the requirements of said 23 CFR 645.
9. In addition, the provisions of 23 U.S.C., Section 313 and 23 CFR 635.410, Buy America, are also incorporated into
this Agreement. The Buy America requirements are further specified in Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st
Century (MAP-21), section 1518. OWNER hereby acknowledges its obligation to comply with the Buy America
requirements.
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Utility Agreement No. 25045
THE ESTIMATED COST TO RCTC FOR THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WORK IS $154,535.08.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Utility Agreement this _______________ day of
____________________, 20_____.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
By
Anne Mayer
Executive Director
Date
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY:
By
Title
Date
APPROVAL AS TO FORM:
BEST, BEST & KRIEGER LLP
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
By By
Steven C. DeBaun Date Kevin Castro Date
General Counsel Utility Coordinator
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AGENDA ITEM 7G
Agenda Item 7G
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: David Lewis, Capital Project Manager
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Cooperative Agreement No. 20-33-023-00 with Southern California Regional
Rail Authority for Engineering and Environmental Support Services for the
Moreno Valley March Field Metrolink Station Track and Platform Expansion
Project
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 20-33-023-00 between the Commission and
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) for engineering and environmental
support services for the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station Track and Platform
Expansion Project (Project) in the amount of $354,000, plus a contingency amount of
$70,800, for a total amount not to exceed $424,800;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and
execute the cooperative agreement on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve the use of a contingency, as may
be required for these services.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission and SCRRA wish to work together and have defined the roles and responsibilities
related to the preliminary engineering, environmental clearance and final design for the Project.
The existing station has one useable track and platform and can only accommodate a limited
amount of Metrolink service on the Perris Valley Line. The upgrade of approximately 2 ½ miles
of siding track and the addition of a secondary platform will allow for increased capacity,
flexibility and resiliency in service as required for the projected near-term and long-term in
Metrolink ridership.
The Commission will be the lead agency for the design and environmental phase of the Project,
and SCRRA will provide the following oversight services:
a) Design/environmental review;
b) Right of entry permit processing/support;
c) SCRRA communications & signals cable marking;
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d) SCRRA safety training (assuming 4 courses needed during design phase); and
e) Flagging protection for SCRRA right of way during design phase.
The Commission secured funding of $5,829,758 for engineering, environmental and final design
of the Project and an additional $11,126,924 for construction of the Project under a Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) grant and intends to use the FTA funding to reimburse SCRRA for its
services. Accordingly, the Commission and SCRRA will expend these federal funds in compliance
with federal requirements, as applicable. The cost of the SCRRA design and environmental
support services is estimated at $424,800.
Typically, a rate of 10 percent is used to determine project contingency. Staff recommends a
contingency amount of 20 percent of the estimated cost for the SCRRA scope of services, or
$70,800. The 20 percent contingency is consistent with previous rail projects where Metrolink
has provided similar oversight services for projects at this early stage of project development.
Staff recommends approval of Cooperative Agreement No. 20-33-023-00 between the
Commission and SCRRA for SCRRA engineering and environmental support services for the
Project for an amount not to exceed $354,000, plus a contingency amount of $70,800, for a total
amount not to exceed $424,800. Staff also recommends authorization for the Chair or Executive
Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and execute the agreement on behalf of
the Commission and for the Executive Director or designee to approve the use of a contingency,
as may be required for these services.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes
N/A Year: FY 2019/20
FY 2020/21+ Amount: $124,800
$300,000
Source of Funds: FTA grant Budget Adjustment: No
N/A
GL/Project Accounting No.: 653822 81304 00000 0000 265 33 81301
Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 12/12/2019
Attachment: Draft Cooperative Agreement No. 20-33-023-00 with SCRRA
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 20-33-023-00
BETWEEN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AND
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY
FOR
MORENO VALLEY / MARCH FIELD STATION EXPANSION PROJECT
THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (Agreement) is effective this _____ day of
_____________ 2019, by and between the Riverside County Transportation Commission, a public
corporation of the State of California, 4080 Lemon St, Riverside, California 92501 (hereinafter referred
to as “COMMISSION”), and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite
1500, Los Angeles, California 90017, a joint powers authority (hereinafter referred to as “SCRRA”),
which are individually referred to as “Party”, and collectively referred to as “Parties”.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, SCRRA is a five-county joint powers authority, created pursuant to California
Public Utilities Code Section 130255 and California Government Code Section 6500 et seq., to build,
maintain, administer, and operate the “METROLINK” commuter train system on railroad rights-of-way
owned by the member agencies and through other shared use and joint operation agreements. The
five-county member agencies are comprised of the following: Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (LACMTA), Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA), San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA),
and Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC); and
WHEREAS, COMMISSION, as Riverside County’s transportation agency and a member
agency of METROLINK, and SCRRA wish to work together to define the roles and responsibilities for
capital improvements to the Moreno Valley / March Field Station to include the replacement &
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signalization of approximately 2.5 miles of track, a new second passenger platform, and the extension
of the existing passenger platform (hereinafter referred to as “PROJECT”); and
WHEREAS, COMMISSION has secured funding for the PROJECT under the Federal Transit
Administration (“FTA”) grant number CA-2017-112-0 and intends to use FTA funding to reimburse
SCRRA for the SERVICES; and
WHEREAS, COMMISSION agrees to be the lead agency on the design phase of the
PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, COMMISSION agrees to pay SCRRA a total not to exceed amount of Four
Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($424,800), for all work performed
pursuant to Exhibit A – “SCRRA Scope of Services” (hereinafter referred to as “SERVICES”), attached
herein; and
WHEREAS, COMMISSION and SCRRA mutually agree the available funding to perform the
SERVICES for the PROJECT shall be expended expeditiously in compliance with all federal and state
requirements utilizing COMMISSION’s Procurement Policies; and
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed by COMMISSION and SCRRA as
follows:
ARTICLE 1. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
A. This Agreement, including any attachments incorporated herein and made applicable by
reference, constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the term(s) and conditions(s) of this
Agreement between COMMISSION and SCRRA and it supersedes all prior representations,
understandings, and communications. The invalidity in whole or in part of any term or condition of this
Agreement shall not affect the validity of other term(s) or conditions(s) of this Agreement. The above
referenced Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein.
B. COMMISSION’s failure to insist on any instance(s) of SCRRA’s performance of any
term(s) or condition(s) of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of
COMMISSION’s right to such performance or to future performance of such term(s) or condition(s),
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and SCRRA's obligation in respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect. Changes to any
portion of this Agreement shall not be binding upon COMMISSION except when specifically confirmed
in writing by an authorized representative of COMMISSION by way of a written amendment to this
Agreement and issued in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
C. SCRRA’s failure to insist on any instance(s) of COMMISSION’s performance of any
term(s) or condition(s) of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of
SCRRA’s right to such performance or to future performance of such term(s) or condition(s), and
COMMISSION’s obligation in respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect. Changes to any
portion of this Agreement shall not be binding upon SCRRA except when specifically confirmed in
writing by an authorized representative of SCRRA by way of a written amendment to this Agreement
and issued in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement specifies the roles and responsibilities of the Parties as they pertain to the
subjects and projects addressed herein. Both COMMISSION and SCRRA agree that each will
cooperate and coordinate with the other in all activities covered by this Agreement and any other
supplemental agreements that may be required to facilitate purposes thereof.
ARTICLE 3. DELEGATED AUTHORITY
The actions required to be taken by SCRRA in the implementation of this Agreement are
delegated to its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or designee, and the actions required to be taken by
COMMISSION in the implementation of this Agreement are delegated to its Executive Director or
designee.
ARTICLE 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMISSION
COMMISSION agrees to the following responsibilities:
A. To be the lead agency for the design phase of the PROJECT and designate a Project
Manager as its single point of contact to manage the PROJECT and coordinate with SCRRA for all
SERVICES under this Agreement.
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B. To comply and require its consultants/contractors, if applicable to comply with all
applicable SCRRA standards, recommended practices, operating rules, and safety requirements, and
to comply with all requirements of the SCRRA system configuration management program.
C. To provide timely notice to SCRRA of any obligation of COMMISSION under any
grant, agreement, regulation, law or other requirements governing COMMISSION and
affecting the work and to reimburse SCRRA for all costs incurred in furnishing any reports,
studies, information, or other documentation as needed by COMMISSION to meet its
obligations. COMMISSION shall provide SCRRA copies of all grants funding this
AGREEMENT upon execution of the AGREEMENT.
D. To fund the SERVICES at its sole cost and expense, up to the not to exceed
amount specified in Article 4E. Should SCRRA not complete the work identified in Exhibit A
– SCRRA Services and Cost Estimate, or should SCRRA not meet the terms and conditions
of this AGREEMENT, SCRRA will return to COMMISSION all unspent monies funded as part
of the AGREEMENT within ninety (90) days of COMMISSION’s written demand.
E. To agree to pay SCRRA a total not to exceed amount of Four Hundred Twenty-Four
Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($424,800) for all work performed pursuant to Exhibit A
and the follow provisions:
1. At completion of SERVICES, only actual costs up to the not to exceed
amount will be paid to SCRRA for all worked performed pursuant to Exhibit A.
2. To review any proposed changes to the SERVICES within seven (7)
business days and provide SCRRA with written approval comments and/or objections in
writing. As COMMISSION is responsible for advance approval of all SERVICES costs, and
payment of all SERVICES costs, SCRRA is not authorized to exceed the total not to exceed
amount without prior COMMISSION written approval.
3. Notwithstanding the amount of any estimate for services by SCRRA, the
COMMISSION agrees to reimburse SCRRA only for approved costs incurred by SCRRA up
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to the not to exceed amount in connection with the SERVICES including, but not limited to,
actual costs of engineering review services, which shall include direct and authorized indirect
overhead costs, as described below, associated therewith.
4. COMMISSION agrees that in the event that right-of-entry and/or flagging
costs are required for any work related to the PROJECT, COMMISSION shall be responsible
for all such costs in addition to those identified in Exhibit A.
F. COMMISSION shall conduct all of its activities in association with the PROJECT
in a good and competent manner and in compliance with all applicable federal, state and
local rules and regulations, grant requirements and SCRRA's applicable standards, policies,
practices and guidelines
ARTICLE 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCRRA
SCRRA agrees to the following responsibilities for SERVICES:
A. To designate a Project Manager as the point of contact for coordination issues
through completion of the Project.
B. To provide SERVICES through completion at a cost, up to the not to exceed amount of
Four Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($424,800), in accordance with
Exhibit A. SCRRA shall not be responsible for completion of any SERVICES in excess of the foregoing
sum.
C. To provide timely review and responses to all requests from COMMISSION and to not
unreasonably withhold approval of any requests.
D. If SCRRA uses SCRRA labor to accomplish PROJECT or services under PROJECT,
SCRRA may utilize its current FTA approved indirect cost rate when seeking reimbursement from
COMMISSION. SCRRA will provide RCTC the rates in a separate letter as soon as they are available.
If the rates are updated with FTA, within 30 days of approval, SCRRA must reconcile its billings for
any over or under-recovery of indirect costs previously billed to and reimbursed by RCTC using any
provisional rates. Interest may not be claimed on any potential underpayments.
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E. To submit an invoice to COMMISSION for one hundred percent (100%) of total estimated
costs associated with the PROJECT within thirty (30) days of the execution of this AGREEMENT.
Following completion of PROJECT, SCRRA shall submit the final invoice to COMMISSION detailing
PROJECT expenses. SCRRA must submit this invoice for all work performed to COMMISSION’s
Accounts Payable office. Each SCRRA invoice shall include the following information:
1. Agreement Number C-20-33-023-00;
2. SCRRA Project Number 860993;
3. The time period covered by the invoice;
4. Progress Report, which includes a detailed description of the services performed;
5. Such other information as requested by COMMISSION.
F. To submit for COMMISSION’s review and approval, changes to the SERVICES costs
within seven (7) days of identifying change.
G. To notify COMMISSION in writing when seventy-five (75%) of the deposited funds have
been exhausted and include an estimate of what, if any, additional funds are estimated to be needed
to complete the SERVICES contemplated under this AGREEMENT.
H. Within one hundred eighty (180) days from completion of SERVICES and payment of all
vendor and contractor invoices and retention, SCRRA will reimburse the COMMISSION for any
unused funds along with a final progress report, including final expenditures.
I. SCRRA shall conduct all of its activities in association with the PROJECT in a good and
competent manner and in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local rules, grant
requirements and regulations and SCRRA's standards, policies, practices and guidelines.
ARTICLE 6. MAXIMUM OBLIGATION
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, COMMISSION and SCRRA
mutually agree that RCTC’s maximum cumulative payment obligation hereunder shall be Four
Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand and Eight Hundred Dollars ($424,800), unless agreed to and
amended by both Parties.
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ARTICLE 7. AUDIT AND INSPECTION
SCRRA shall maintain a complete set of records in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. Upon reasonable notice, SCRRA shall permit the authorized representatives
of COMMISSION, the FTA, or their designees to inspect, copy, and audit all work, materials, payroll,
books, accounts and other data and records of SCRRA for a period of four (4) years after final
payment, or until any on-going audit is completed. If the grant requires a longer retention period,
SCRRA shall retain the foregoing records for the period required by the grant. For purposes of audits,
the date of completion of this AGREEMENT shall be the date of SCRRA’s final billing (so noted on the
invoice) under this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 8. INDEMNIFICATION
A. SCRRA shall indemnify and hold harmless COMMISSION, its officers, directors,
employees and agents from and against any and all claims (including attorney's fees and reasonable
expenses for litigation or settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, including death, worker’s
compensation subrogation claims, damage to property to the extent a trier of fact determines same is
actually caused by the negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct of SCRRA, its officers, directors,
employees or agents in the performance of this Agreement.
B. COMMISSION shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless SCRRA, its officers, directors,
employees and agents from and against any and all claims (including attorney's fees and reasonable
expenses for litigation or settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, including death, worker’s
compensation subrogation claims, damage to property to the extent actually caused by the negligent
acts, omissions or willful misconduct by COMMISSION, its officers, directors, employees or agents in
connection with or arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 9. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:
The COMMISSION and SCRRA agree to the following mutual responsibilities:
A. Term of Agreement: This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through
January 31, 2022, unless terminated earlier by mutual written consent by both Parties.
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B. Termination: In the event either Party defaults in the performance of their obligations,
under this Agreement or breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement, the non-defaulting Party
shall have the option to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the other
Party.
C. Termination for Convenience: Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing
thirty (30) days written notice of its intent to terminate for convenience to the other Party;
D. Effect of Termination: Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, COMMISSION
shall reimburse SCRRA for actual eligible costs incurred in accordance with this Agreement up to the
effective date of termination, or as appropriate, SCRRA shall refund any unspent portion of the
deposit to COMMISSION.
E. Compliance: COMMISSION and SCRRA shall comply with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws, statutes, ordinances, grant requirements, and regulations of any governmental
authority having jurisdiction over the PROJECT.
F. Legal Authority: COMMISSION and SCRRA hereto warrant that they are duly authorized
to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties and that, by so executing this Agreement, the
Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
G. Amendments: This Agreement may be amended in writing at any time by the mutual
consent of both Parties. No amendment shall have any force or effect unless executed in writing by
both Parties.
H. Severability: If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held to be
invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, to any extent, by any court of competent jurisdiction, the
remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term, provision, covenant or
condition of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I. Counterparts of Agreement: This Ag reement may be executed and delivered in any
number of counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and
all of which together shall constitute the same agreement. Facsimile signatures, including signatures
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transmitted via electronic mail, will be permitted, and shall have the same force and effect as original
signatures.
J. Obligation to Grantor: SCRRA shall ensure compliance with the FTA funding
requirements, including the FTA requirements attached to this Agreement as Exhibit “B” and
incorporated herein by reference. SCRRA shall provide any documentation reasonably requested by
RCTC in order for RCTC to fulfill its obligation to FTA in accordance with the FTA Master Agreement
between RCTC and FTA (“Master Agreement”).
K. If either Party fails to comply with the requirements set forth in this Agreement, the Master
Agreement, as applicable, or with the provisions in the attached Exhibit “B”, that Party shall be
responsible for reimbursement of any improperly expended funds, or for any other adverse actions by
FTA related to the funding.
L. Assignment: Neither this Agreement, nor any of the Parties rights, obligations, duties, nor
authority hereunder may be assigned in whole or in part by either Party without the prior written
consent of the other Party. Any such attempt of assignment shall be deemed void and of no force and
effect. Consent to one assignment shall not be deemed consent to any subsequent assignment, nor
the waiver of any right to consent to such subsequent assignment. Any subcontracts funded with FTA
funds under this Agreement shall include all applicable provisions of this Agreement.
M. Obligations To Comply with Law: Nothing herein shall be deemed nor construed to
authorize or require any Party to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness under the
terms, in amounts, or for purposes other than as authorized by local, state or federal law.
N. Governing Law: The laws of the State of California and applicable local and federal laws,
regulations and guidelines shall govern hereunder. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
O. Litigation Fees: Should litigation arise out of this Agreement for the performance thereof,
the court shall award costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees, to the prevailing Party.
P. Notices: Any notices, requests or demands made between the Parties pursuant to this
Agreement are to be directed as followed:
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To SCRRA: To COMMISSION:
Southern California Regional Rail Authority Riverside County Transportation Commission
2558 Supply Street, Bldg. A
Pomona, CA 91767
Attention: Justin Fornelli
Chief, Program Delivery
Tel: (909) 593-4291
Email: fornellij@scrra.net
4080 Lemon Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Attention: Marlin Feenstra
Project Delivery Director
Tel: (951) 787-7963
Email: mfeenstra@rctc.org
Q. Force Majeure: Either Party shall be excused from performing its obligations under this
Agreement during the time and to the extent that it is prevented from performing by an unforeseeable
cause beyond its control, including but not limited to: any incidence of fire, flood; acts of God;
commandeering of material, products, plants or facilities by the federal, state or local government;
national fuel shortage; or a material act or omission by the other Party; when satisfactory evidence of
such cause is presented to the other Party, and provided further that such nonperformance is
unforeseeable, beyond the control and is not due to the fault or negligence of the Party not performing.
This Agreement shall be made effective upon execution by both Parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement No. C-20-33-023-
00 to be executed on the date first written above.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
RAIL AUTHORITY COMMISSION
By: By:
Stephanie N. Wiggins Anne Mayer
Chief Executive Officer Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: By:
Donald O. Del Rio
General Counsel General Counsel
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Exhibits:
EXHIBIT A SCRRA SCOPE OF SERVICE
EXHIBIT B FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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EXHIBIT A
SCRRA SCOPE OF SERVICES
No. of
Months
Meeting
per
Month
Hours No. of
Persons
Total
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1.1 General PM Work 24 2 6 1 288 HR $250 $72,000
1.2 Design Coordination Meetings 24 2 2 1 96 HR $250 $24,000
1.3 Develop and coordinate C&M Agreement after
design completion and prior to Construction 40 HR $250 $10,000
Sub-Total 424 HR $106,000
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2.1 Review Design Documents by Engineering, Safety,
Operations
Environmental 1 16 4 64 HR $250 $16,000
30%1 28 4 112 HR $250 $28,000
65%1 28 4 112 HR $250 $28,000
95%1 28 4 112 HR $250 $28,000
100% / IFB / Conformed Documents 1 20 4 80 HR $250 $20,000
2.2 Site Visits 3 1 4 3 36 HR $250 $9,000
Sub-Total 340 HR $129,000
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3.1 Review of Communications & Signal Design 80 4 320 HR $250 $80,000
3.2 PTC Support 4 2 8 HR $250 $2,000
Sub-Total $82,000
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4.1 Flagging 8 DAYS $1,750 $14,000
4.2 Safety Training 4 EA $1,500 $6,000
4.3 SCRRA Cable Marking 5 EA $1,000 $5,000
4.4 ROE Permit Processing 1 LS $12,000 $12,000
Sub-Total $37,000
Sub-Total (Items 1-4)$354,000.00
Contingency (20%)$70,800.00
$424,800.00
Notes:
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4
Task 2.1
Task 4.2 Roadway Worker Protection trainings based upon 20 trainees per session.
Flagging & Safety Training
The anticipated duration of the environmnetal/design phase of the project is 24 months.
The cost of the SCRRA services shown is an estimate only and COMMISION will reimburse SCRRA on the basis of actual costs and
expenses.
All Metrolink Services provided for the review and oversight of the Project would be reimbursed by FTA Grant CA-2017-112-0 via RCTC.
Current assumption is that the Project will be Environmentally Cleared via a CEQA and NEPA CE.
3 COMMISSION shall reimburse SCRRA the actual costs and expenses incurred by SCRRA and its contractors and consultants for all
services and work performed in connection with this project, including an allocated overhead representing SCRRA’s costs for
administration and management.
TOTAL COST
Scope of Work for RAILROAD DESIGN REVIEW SERVICES
Project Management and Administration
Document Review/Design Support
Signal Support
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
Date 31-Oct-19
SCRRA Project No.860993
Project Name Moreno Valley / March Field Station Expansion
Schedule 24 months
NO.ITEM
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT COST
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EXHIBIT "B”
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
1. NO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS TO THIRD-PARTIES
BY USE OF A DISCLAIMER
(1) The Federal Government is not a party to this contract and shall not be subject
to any obligations or liabilities to the Commission, SCRRA, or any other party (whether
or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying
contract.
(2) SCRRA agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in
whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the
clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to
its provisions.
2. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS
AND RELATED ACTS
(1) SCRRA acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3801 et seq. and U.S. DOT regulations, “Program
Fraud Civil Remedies,” 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project.
Upon execution of the underlying contract, SCRRA certifies or affirms the truthfulness
and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be
made, pertaining to the underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for which this
contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable,
SCRRA further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious,
or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification, the Federal Government
reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of
1986 on SCRRA to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.
(2) SCRRA also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false,
fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, certification, assurance, or
representation to the Federal Government under a contract connected with a project
that is financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA
under the authority of 49 U.S.C. chapter 53 or any other Federal law, the Government
reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5323(l)
on SCRRA, to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate.
(3) SCRRA agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed
in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that
the clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be
subject to the provisions.
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3. FEDERAL CHANGES
SCRRA shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and
directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master
Agreement or other grant agreement between the Commission and the Federal Government
as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract.
4. CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS
(1) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended,
42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq., U.S. DOT regulations, “Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted
Programs of the Department of Transportation – Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act,” 49 C.F.R. Part 21, FTA Circular 4702.1A, “Title VI and Title VI – Dependent Guidelines
for Federal Transit Administration Recipients,” May 13, 2007, Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C.
§ 5332, SCRRA agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition,
SCRRA agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other
implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(2) Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity
requirements apply to the underlying contract:
(a) Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex – SCRRA agrees to comply with Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and equal employment opportunity
provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 5332, and all applicable equal employment opportunity
requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, “Office of Federal
Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor,” 41
C.F.R. Parts 60 et seq., (which implement Executive Order No. 11246, “Equal Employment
Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, “Amending Executive Order 11246
Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any
applicable Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in
the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. SCRRA
agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees
are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, sex,
or age. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of
pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In
addition, SCRRA agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
(3) Age - In accordance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, 29
U.S.C. §§ 621 through 634 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, SCRRA agrees to
refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In
addition, SCRRA agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
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(4) Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as
amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, SCRRA agrees that it will comply with the requirements of U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, “Regulations to Implement the Equal
Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act,” 29 C.F.R. Part 1630,
pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, SCRRA agrees to comply
with any implementing requirements FTA may issue.
5. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
Instructions for Certification
1. By signing the contract, SCRRA is providing the signed certification set out below.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was
placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that SCRRA knowingly
rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal
Government, Commission may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or
debarment.
3. SCRRA shall provide immediate written notice to Commission if at any time SCRRA learns
that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of
changed circumstances.
4. The terms “covered transaction,” “debarred,” “suspended,” “ineligible,” “lower tier covered
transaction,” “participant,” “persons,” “lower tier covered transaction,” “principal,” “proposal,”
and “voluntarily excluded,” as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions
and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549 [49 CFR Part 29]. You
may contact Commission for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. SCRRA agrees that it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with
a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized in writing by Commission.
6. SCRRA further agrees by that it will include the clause titled “Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered
Transaction”, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations
for lower tier covered transactions.
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective
participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is
erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the
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eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the
Nonprocurement List issued by U.S. General Service Administration.
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of system
of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The
knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally
possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. Except for
transactions authorized under Paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is
suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction,
in addition to all remedies available to the Federal Government, Commission may pursue
available remedies including suspension and/or debarment.
9. SCRRA agrees to comply, and assures the compliance of each subcontractor, lessee, or
third party contractor, with Executive Orders Nos. 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and
Suspension,” 31 U.S.C. § 6101 note, and U.S. DOT regulations, “Governmentwide
Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement),” 49 C.F.R. Part 29.
10. SCRRA agrees to, and assures that its subcontractors, lessees and third party
contractors have reviewed the “Excluded Parties Listing System” at http://elps.gov/ before
entering into any third sub agreement, lease or third party contract.
“Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary
Exclusion”
(1) SCRRA certifies, by submission of this bid or proposal, that neither it nor its “principals”
[as defined at 49 C.F.R. § 29.105(p)] is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction
by any Federal department or agency.
(2) When SCRRA is unable to certify to the statements in this certification, it shall attach an
explanation to this proposal.
6. LOBBYING
Lobbying Restrictions. To the extent applicable, SCRRA agrees to:
(1) Comply, and assure the compliance of each subcontractor at any tier, with U.S. DOT
regulations, “New Restrictions on Lobbying,” 49 C.F.R. Part 20, modified as necessary by 31
U.S.C. § 1352.
(2) Comply with Federal statutory provisions, to the extent applicable, prohibiting the use of
Federal assistance funds for activities designed to influence Congress or a State legislature
on legislation or appropriations, except through proper, official channels.
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7. CLEAN AIR
(1) SCRRA agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued
pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 through 7671q. SCRRA agrees
to report each violation to the Commission and understands and agrees that the Commission
will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate
EPA Regional Office.
(2) SCRRA also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
8. CLEAN WATER
(1) SCRRA agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued
pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 through
1377. SCRRA agrees to report each violation to the Commission and understands and agrees
that the Commission will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to
FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office.
(2) SCRRA also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA.
9. ENERGY CONSERVATION
Energy Conservation. To the extent applicable, SCRRA agrees to comply with the mandatory
energy efficiency standards and policies within the applicable State energy conservation
plans issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6321
et seq. To the extent applicable, SCRRA agrees to perform an energy assessment for any
building constructed, reconstructed, or modified with FTA assistance, as provided in FTA
regulations, “Requirements for Energy Assessments,” 49 C.F.R. Part 622, Subpart C.
10. CONFORMANCE WITH NATIONAL ITS ARCHITECTURE
National Intelligent Transportation Systems Architecture and Standards. To the extent
applicable, SCRRA agrees to conform, to the extent applicable, to the National Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture and Standards as required by SAFETEA-LU §
5307(c), 23 U.S.C. § 512 note, and with FTA Notice, “FTA National ITS Architecture Policy
on Transit Projects” 66 Fed. Reg. 1455 et seq., January 8, 2001, and other subsequent
Federal directives that may be issued.
11. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA)
TERMS
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The preceding provisions include, in part, certain standard terms and conditions required by
the FTA. Whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions, all contractual
provisions required by the FTA, as set forth in the Master Agreement, are hereby incorporated
by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall
be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this
Agreement.
SCRRA shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any
Commission requests which would cause the Commission to be in violation of the FTA terms
and conditions.
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Agenda Item 7H
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Sheldon Peterson, Rail Manager
Eric DeHate, Transit Manager
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Amendment to Commission’s Commuter Rail Program Fiscal Year 2019/20 Short
Range Transit Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Amend the Commission’s Commuter Rail Program’s Fiscal Year 2019/20 Short Range
Transit Plan (SRTP) to allocate $4 million of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section
5337 funds and reduce $4 million of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) operating assistance
for the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) subsidy;
2) Allocate $4 million of FTA Section 5337 funds for the FY 2020/21 SRTP for Commuter Rail’s
operating assistance subsidy for SCRRA service;
3) Allocate $10,701,750 of FTA Section 5337 funds for the FY 2020/21 SRTP for Commuter
Rail’s capital subsidy for SCRRA rehabilitation projects; and
4) Authorize staff to program FTA Section 5337 grant funds into the Federal Transportation
Improvement Program (FTIP).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission’s Rail Program is responsible for the oversight and management of several key
funding sources and grants that are used directly for SCRRA (commonly known as Metrolink)
service and capital upgrades as well as Commission-owned station and rail property related
projects. The FY 2019/20 SRTP includes funding requested by Metrolink for operations, capital
improvements and expansions. It also includes funding to maintain the Commission-owned
Metrolink station operations and capital needs.
Since the approval of the FY 2019/20 SRTP, Metrolink provided staff a five-year projection of its
annual capital needs along with the maximum amount of federal funds that can be used for
operations such as capitalized preventative maintenance. Staff strategically assesses available
local, state, and federal funding regularly and when applicable seeks to maximize federal funding
first.
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Staff has identified FTA Section 5337 funds to meet Metrolink operating and capital needs for
FY 2019/20 and FY 2020/21. FTA Section 5337 is the State of Good Repair Grant Program that
provides capital assistance for maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation projects of
high-intensity fixed guideway and bus systems to help transit agencies maintain assets in a state
of good repair. Funds are apportioned by statutory formulas. In Riverside County, only
rail-related projects qualify. Below is a list of eligible types of projects under the FTA 5337
guidance:
• Rolling stock;
• Track;
• Line equipment and structures;
• Signals and communications;
• Power equipment and substations;
• Passenger stations and terminals;
• Security equipment and systems;
• Maintenance facilities and equipment;
• Operational support equipment, including computer hardware and software; and
• Implementation of Transit Asset Management Plans.
Staff recommends that $4 million of FTA 5337 funds be allocated to the Commission’s Commuter
Rail Program for FY 2019/20. The $4 million represents the maximum allowable amount, as
provided by Metrolink, that can be used for capitalized preventive maintenance, which is
considered an operating expense. This approval allows the Commission to fulfill its share of
Metrolink operating assistance while reducing the use of state LTF revenues. Attachment 1
reflects this revision in Table 4: Summary of Funds Requested for FY 2019/20 SRTP.
Staff also seeks an allocation of $14.7 million of FTA 5337 funds for the FY 2020/21 SRTP. These
funds will be included in the FY 2020/21 budget to be adopted in June and the FY 2020/21 SRTP
to be approved in June. The advanced allocation allows staff to seek federal approvals including
an FTIP amendment and FTA grant application. The process to obligate federal funds usually
takes four to six months. This approval allows for the funds to be available for use at the
beginning of next fiscal year. FTA Section 5337 grant funds are used on a reimbursement basis
and are only available after the grants are fully executed.
Of the $14.7 million, $4 million will be used for preventative maintenance costs included in
operations to offset LTF that is typically used for operations. The remaining $10.7 million will be
used to fund Metrolink capital projects, which includes the rehabilitation of track, signals,
communication, mechanical and layover facilities, rolling stock (locomotives/passenger rail cars),
ticket vending machines, and upgrading Positive Train Control systems.
Over the next few years, it is anticipated that Metrolink will increase its capital and rehabilitation
program needs in anticipation of the 2028 Olympics. Based on the five-year projections provided
by Metrolink, it is anticipated that the majority of capital and rehabilitation needs will be
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completed in FYs 2021/22 and 2022/23 for this purpose. With this allocation request, staff is
taking a proactive approach to allocate and program funding ahead, so it is available for
Metrolink operations and capital needs and takes into consideration the state and federal
approval process.
There is a no fiscal impact for the $4 million FTA 5337 allocation in the FY 2019/20 budget as
federal revenues were anticipated and budgeted. The allocation of $14,701,750 will be included
in the FY 2020/21 budget.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes
N/A Years: FY 2019/20
FY 2020/21+ Amount: $ 4,000,000
$14,701,750
Source of Funds: FTA Section 5337 Grant funds Budget Adjustment: No
N/A
GLA No.: 004017 414 41404 0000 103 25 41401 $18,701,750
Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 12/13/2019
Attachment: RCTC Commuter Rail FY 2019/20 SRTP Table 4: Summary of Funds Requested
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RCTC Commuter Rail
Summary of Funds Requested
Short Range Transit Plan
Amendment 1
Project Description
Capital
Project
Number (1)
Total Funds LTF SB1 SGR(7)LCTOP(4)CMAQ(5)
Carryover Section 5337 Measure A Fare Revenues Section 5337 (6)
Carryover
SCRRA Operating Subsidy(2)30,168,000$ 12,787,272$ 1,496,728$ 3,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 8,884,000$
Transit Connections 300,000$ 300,000$
RCTC Rail Supporting Projects (3)1,700,000$ 1,700,000$
32,168,000$ 14,787,272$ -$ 1,496,728$ 3,000,000$ 4,000,000$ -$ 8,884,000$ -$
Rail Station - State of Good Repair FY20 Funds FY20-1 850,825$ 850,825$
Rehabilitation Capital FY20-2 1,689,261$ 1,689,261$
2,540,086$ -$ 850,825$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,689,261$
34,708,086$ 14,787,272$ 850,825$ 1,496,728$ 3,000,000$ 4,000,000$ -$ 8,884,000$ 1,689,261$
(1) Number ties to Table 4A - Capital Project Justification
(5) All PVL (including Security) CMAQ funding part of 1/11/17 SRTP Amendment
(6) CA-95-X339
Revised Amount
(7) State of Good Repair Approved by Commission September 11, 2019 based on August 1, 2019 SCO letter
(4) LCTOP: FY 18/19 LCTOP Operation fund for New Trains & PVL
Table 4 - Summary of Funds Requested for FY 2019/20 (Current Year Funding Only)
Subtotal: Operating
Subtotal: Capital
(2) Based on initial Metrolink Budget using LTF funds
(3) Includes Rail General Management projects: Special Trains, Rail/Station Studies, Admin expenses, Marketing, etc.
Total: Operating & Capital
Please list capitalized preventative maintenance as a
Revised 12/13/2019
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Agenda Item 7I
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Brian Cunanan, Commuter & Motorist Assistance Manager
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of
Transportation for the Reimbursement of Construction Freeway Service Patrol
Services on Caltrans Projects
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Agreement No. 20-45-037-00 with the State of California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for the funding of Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) service on
various construction areas in Riverside County; and
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and
execute the cooperative agreement on behalf of the Commission.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission, acting in its capacity as the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies, is the
principal agency in Riverside County, in partnership with Caltrans and the California Highway
Patrol, managing the FSP program. The purpose of the FSP program is to provide a continuously
roving tow services patrol along designated freeway segments (referred to as beats) to relieve
freeway congestion and facilitate the rapid removal of disabled vehicles and those involved in
minor accidents on local freeways. Currently, the Commission contracts with three tow truck
operators to provide service on a total of twelve general purpose lane beats Monday through
Friday during the peak commute hours, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (12:30 p.m. on
Fridays) to 6:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION:
In addition to normal FSP service hours, FSP is also used to provide support for construction
projects as a transportation mitigation strategy. Construction FSP assists in transportation
system management efforts, provides traffic congestion relief and expedites the removal of
freeway impediments, all of which have the added benefit of reducing accidents and improving
air quality in the construction zone. Hours of support for this type of activity vary with the
construction project needs (periodic night-time work, freeway closures, limited ramp closures,
elimination of the freeway shoulders) and traffic flows.
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It is Caltrans’ desire to provide construction FSP service for the upcoming I-10 pavement
rehabilitation project and for future Caltrans projects in Riverside County. The proposed multi-
year agreement provides up to $2.5 million in state funding to cover 100 percent of the costs
associated with construction FSP service provided by the Commission’s contracted FSP tow
operators as well as the Commission’s administrative overhead costs. FSP service for each
construction project would be initiated by a task order from Caltrans which would identify the
project, its locations, and the hours and duration of service. The Commission would then
determine if its existing contractor(s) could provide the requested service. The term of the
agreement is from January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2023, unless extended by amendment, and
provides up to $2.5 million in state funding for three years.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: No
N/A Year: FY 2019/20
FY 2020/21+ Amount: $ 300,000
$2,200,000
Source of Funds: California Department of Transportation Budget Adjustment: Yes
N/A
GL/Project Accounting No.: 002173 415 41508 00000 0000 201 45 41505
Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 12/12/2019
Attachment: Draft Cooperative Agreement No. 20-45-037-00 with Caltrans
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (Agreement), ENTERED INTO ON January 1, 2020, is between the State of California,
acting by and through its Department of Transportation, referred to herein as CALTRANS and the Riverside
County Transportation Commission, hereinafter referred to as LOCAL AGENCY.
RECITALS
1.CALTRANS and LOCAL AGENCY , (together referred to as parties) pursuant to Streets and Highways Code
Section 114(a), are authorized to enter in this Agreement affecting State highways within the jurisdiction of
LOCAL AGENCY.
2.LOCAL AGENCY has agreed to implement Towing Services for the projects set forth in Exhibit II,
hereinafter the Project, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Project Description
(Scope of Work) is attached hereto as Attachment II.
3.This Agreement will commence on January 1, 2020 or upon approval by Caltrans, whichever is later, and
no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by Caltrans. The
LOCAL AGENCY shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and
before receipt of notice to proceed by the Caltrans Contract Manager. This Agreement shall expire on
January 1, 2023. The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law.
4.All services performed by LOCAL AGENCY pursuant to this Agreement are intended to be performed in
accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and LOCAL AGENCY laws, ordinances, regulations, and
CALTRANS encroachment permits, published manuals, policies, and procedures, and the Freeway Service
Patrol Guidelines.
5.Project funding is as follows:
FUND TITLE FUND SOURCE DOLLAR AMOUNT
SHA STATE $2,500,000.00
6.The term Agreement, as used herein, includes this document and any attachments, exhibits, and
amendments.
7.This Agreement is separate from and does not modify or replace any other cooperative agreement or
memorandum of understanding between the parties regarding the Project.
8.Parties intend this Agreement to be their final expression that supersedes any oral understanding or writings
pertaining to the Project. The requirements of this Agreement will preside over any conflicting requirements
in any documents that are made an express part of this Agreement.
9.If any provisions in this Agreement are found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be, or are in fact, illegal,
inoperative, or unenforceable, those provisions do not render any or all other Agreement provisions invalid,
inoperative, or unenforceable, and those provisions will be automatically severed from this Agreement.
10.Except as otherwise provided in the Agreement, parties will execute a written amendment if there are any
changes to the terms of this Agreement.
11.All Sections of this Agreement, including the Recitals, are enforceable.
ATTACHMENT 1
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SECTION I
LOCAL AGENCY AGREES:
To take responsibilities towards satisfactorily completing all Project Work described in Attachment II.
SECTION II
CALTRANS AGREES:
To reimburse LOCAL AGENCY subject to the terms of this Agreement.
SECTION III
IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED:
In consideration of the foregoing and the mutual promises of the parties hereto, LOCAL AGENCY and
CALTRANS agree as follows:
1. Notification of Parties
A. LOCAL AGENCY's Project Manager is Brian Cunanan (951) 787-7141
B. CALTRANS' Contract Manager is Al Afaneh (909) 383-6262
C. All notices herein provided to be given, or which may be given, by either party to the other, shall be
deemed to have been fully given when made in writing and received by the parties at their respective
addresses:
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Attention: Brian Cunanan
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Riverside, CA 92501-2208
California Department of Transportation
District 8/Traffic Operations
Attention: Al Afaneh, Contract Manager/DTM
464 Fourth Street, 6th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92401-1400
2. Changes in Terms/Amendment
This Agreement may only be amended or modified by mutual written agreement of the parties.
3. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason by giving written notice to the other party
at least 30 days in advance of the effective date of such termination. In the event of termination by said
notice, funds reimbursed to LOCAL AGENCY will include all authorized non-cancelable obligations and prior
costs incurred.
4. Cancellation
In the event of a disaster or an unforeseen emergency or other good cause, CALTRANS and LOCAL
AGENCY may cancel a scheduled service shift under this Agreement upon prior written notice.
CALTRANS will not reimburse costs for cancelled service transmitted and received by LOCAL AGENCY
more than twelve (12) hours prior to the beginning of that cancelled service shift. CALTRANS agrees that if
cancellation is not made at least twelve (12) hours prior to the scheduled detail and the subcontractor (s)
cannot be notified of such cancellation, the subcontractor (s) shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours for
that shift. LOCAL AGENCY Agrees to make reasonable efforts to notify the subcontractor(s) of the
cancellation.
All cancellation notices to LOCAL AGENCY must be transmitted by CALTRANS and received by LOCAL
AGENCY, tow services coordinator during normal business hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday
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5. Cost Limitation
A. The total amount payable to LOCAL AGENCY pursuant to this Agreement by CALTRANS shall not
exceed $2,500,000.00.
B. Rates for these services shall be:
1. Tow Services Contracted Service Rates (Hourly) Per Tow Vehicle $35.00 - $80.00
2. LOCAL AGENCY’S Administrative Costs Actual Cost not to exceed 8% cost of
provided tow services
C. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement fund limit is an estimate and that CALTRANS will only
reimburse the cost of services actually rendered as authorized by the CALTRANS Contract Manager or
its designee at or below the fund limitation amount set forth in the provision above.
6. Budget Contingency Clause
A. It is mutually understood between the parties that this Agreement may have been written before
ascertaining the availability of congressional or legislative appropriation of funds, for the mutual benefit of
both parties in order to avoid program and fiscal delays that would occur if the Agreement were executed
after that determination was made.
B. This Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to the State of California
by the United States Government or the California State Legislature for the purpose of this program. In
addition, this Agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute
enacted by the Congress or the State Legislature that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this
Agreement in any manner.
C. It is mutually agreed that if the Congress or the State Legislature does not appropriate sufficient funds for
the program, this Agreement shall be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.
D. Pursuant to Government Code Section 927.13, no late payment penalty shall accrue during any time
period for which there is no Budget Act in effect, nor on any payment or refund that is the result of a
Federally-mandated program or that is directly dependent upon the receipt of Federal funds by a State
agency.
E. Caltrans has the option to terminate the Agreement under the 30-day termination clause or to amend the
Agreement to reflect any reduction of funds.
7. Prompt Payment Clause
Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code, Chapter 4.5,
commencing with Section 927.
8. Invoicing and Payment
A. For services satisfactorily rendered and approved by the Caltrans Contract Manager, and upon receipt
and approval of the invoices, Caltrans agrees to compensate the LOCAL AGENCY in accordance with
the Scope of Work, Schedule, and Costs, Att achment II. Incomplete or disputed invoices shall be
returned to the LOCAL AGENCY, unpaid, for correction.
B. Invoices shall be itemized in accordance with the Sample Invoice, Attachment V and shall be signed
and submitted in triplicate not more frequently than monthly in arrears of the service.
C. Invoices shall be submitted showing the Service Request for each billable hour increment. When Service
Requests are assigned, the appropriate Work Order element(s) will be identified by the Caltrans Contract
Manager.
CALTRANS Contract Manager shall assign specific services as described herein to the LOCAL
AGENCY through the issuance of the Service Request/Task Order (Attachment III). All work
requested shall be limited to the type of work specified in Attachment II, Scope of Work. Payment for
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these services shall be in accordance with Attachment V, Sample Invoice. A sample Service
Request/Task Order is shown in Attachment III of this Agreement.
The working days for each Service Request issued shall be specified as the period of performance.
Non-material changes may be listed in Service Requests at the direction of the Caltrans Contract
Manager.
Specific work shall be requested by a Service Request, which must list the following:
1) Description of work.
2) Requestor’s name.
3) CALTRANS Contract Manager’s approval.
4) Unit number.
5) Traffic Control needed/restrictions.
6) Date of request.
7) Date of service requested.
8) Contract number.
9) Location(s) of service needed.
10) Cost estimate.
11) CALTRANS Contract Manager acceptance date.
12) LOCAL AGENCY’s signature.
13) Date of service to be completed.
D. Each invoice shall include:
1) Agreement Number
2) Task Order/Service Request Number
3) Tow Subcontractor’s Name
4) Date(s) of Service
5) Location(s) of Service
6) Service Month
7) Hourly Rate
8) Hours Worked
9) Total Tow Subcontractor’s Costs
10) Riverside County Transportation Commission Administrative Cost
11) Total Invoice (Tow Contractor(s) + Administrative Cost)
E. Each invoice shall be submitted in triplicate to:
California Department of Transportation
District 8/Traffic Operations/DTM
Attention: Al Afaneh, Contract Manager
Email address: al.afaneh@dot.ca.gov
464 Fourth Street, 6th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92401-1400
F. The LOCAL AGENCY shall submit a certified copy of all payroll records for verification by the Caltrans
Contract Manager and/or Designee with each invoice. Delinquent or inadequate certified payrolls or other
required documents will result in the withholding of payment until such documents are submitted by the
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G. Progress payments will be made based on services provided and actual costs incurred. Not less than 10
percent (10%) of the Agreement amount shall be withheld pending final completion of the Agreement.
The retention amount will be paid to the LOCAL AGENCY after Caltrans has evaluated the LOCAL
AGENCY’s performance and made a determination that all Agreement requirements have been
satisfactorily fulfilled.
9. Allowable Costs
A. The method of payment for this Agreement will be based on actual allowable costs. CALTRANS will
reimburse LOCAL AGENCY for expended actual allowable direct and indirect costs, including, but not
limited to, labor costs, in performance of the Project W ork, not to exceed the cost reimbursement
limitation set forth in “Cost Limitation” provision, above. Actual costs shall not exceed the estimated wage
rates, labor costs, travel, and other estimated costs and fees set forth in Attachment II without prior
written agreement between CALTRANS and LOCAL AGENCY.
B. Reimbursement of LOCAL AGENCY expenditures will be authorized only for those allowable costs
actually paid to LOCAL AGENCY in the performance of the Project W ork. LOCAL AGENCY must not
only have incurred the expenditures on or after the Effective Date of this Agreement and before the
Termination Date but must have also paid for those costs to claim any reimbursement.
C. Payments to LOCAL AGENCY for Project-related travel and subsistence (per diem) expenses of
LOCAL AGENCY forces and its subcontractors claimed for reimbursement or as local match credit shall
not exceed rates authorized to be paid to rank and file State employees under current California
Department of Human Resources (CalHR) rules. If the rates invoiced by LOCAL AGENCY are in excess
of CalHR rates, LOCAL AGENCY is responsible for the cost difference, and any overpayments
inadvertently paid by CALTRANS shall be reimbursed to CALTRANS by LOCAL AGENCY on demand.
D. CALTRANS will reimburse LOCAL AGENCY for all allowable Project costs no more frequently than
monthly in arrears as promptly as CALTRANS fiscal procedures permit upon receipt of itemized signed
invoices in triplicate. Invoices shall reference this Agreement Number and shall be signed and submitted
to the Contract Manager at the following address:
Department of Transportation
District 8 – Traffic Operations
Attention: Al Afaneh, Contract Manager
Email address: al.afaneh@dot.ca.gov
464 Fourth Street, 6th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92401-1400
E. Invoices shall include the following information:
1) Names of the LOCAL AGENCY Personnel performing work
2) Dates of Service
3) Locations of Service (LOCAL AGENCY–address)
10. Reports
A. LOCAL AGENCY shall submit written progress reports and expenditure reports with each set of invoices
to allow the CALTRANS Contract Manager to determine if LOCAL AGENCY is performing to
expectations, is on schedule, is within funding cost limitations, to communicate interim findings, and to
afford occasions for airing difficulties respecting special problems encountered so that remedies can be
developed.
B. Any document or written report prepared as a requirement of this Agreement shall contain, in a separate
section preceding the main body of the document, the number and dollar amounts of all contracts and
subcontracts relating to the preparation of those documents or reports.
C. LOCAL AGENCY will provide five (5) copies and one (1) electronic version of the final written report to
the CALTRANS Contract Manager.
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11. Audit
A. Parties have the right to audit each other in accordance with generally accepted governmental audit
standards. CALTRANS, the California State Auditor, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (if the
Project utilizes Federal funds), and LOCAL AGENCY will have access to all Project-related records of
each party, and any consultant party hired by a LOCAL AGENCY to participate in Project, for audit,
examination, excerpt, or transcription. The examination of any records will take place in the offices and
locations where said records are generated and/or stored and will be accomplished during reasonable
hours of operation. All parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all
reasonable times during the contract period and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under
the contract. The auditing party will be permitted to make copies of any Project-related records needed
for the audit. The audited party will review the draft audit, findings, and recommendations, and provide
written comments within 30 calendar days of receipt. Upon completion of the final audit, parties have 45
calendar days to refund or invoice as necessary in order to satisfy the obligation of the audit.
B. If the Project expends State or Federal funds, each PARTY will undergo an annual audit in accordance
with the Single Audit Act in the Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards as defined in 2 CFR, Part 200.
12. Cost Principles
A. LOCAL AGENCY shall comply with 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
B. LOCAL AGENCY agrees, and will require that their subcontractors, and other subrecipients will be
obligated to agree, that 48 CFR Part 31, 23 CFR Parts 40, 172, 645, and 646, and 2 CFR Part 200 shall
be used to determine the allowability of individual Project cost items and shall comply with Federal
administrative procedures set forth in 2 CFR Part 200.
C. Any Project costs for which LOCAL AGENCY has received payment or credit that are determined by
subsequent audit to be unallowable under 48 CFR Part 31, 23 CFR, or 2 CFR Part 200, are subject to
repayment by LOCAL AGENCY to CALTRANS. Should LOCAL AGENCY fail to reimburse moneys due
CALTRANS within 30 days of discovery or demand, or within such other period as may be agreed in
writing between the parties hereto, CALTRANS is authorized to intercept and withhold future payments
due LOCAL AGENCY from CALTRANS or any third-party source, including, but not limited to, the State
Treasurer, the State Controller or any other funding source.
D. LOCAL AGENCY agrees to include Project in the schedule of projects to be examined in LOCAL
AGENCY’s annual audit and in the schedule of projects to be examined under its single audit prepared
in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200.
E. Prior to LOCAL AGENCY seeking reimbursement of indirect costs, LOCAL AGENCY must: prepare an
indirect cost rate proposal and a central service costs allocation plan (if any); or request the use of the de
minims rate, or request an extension of a negotiated indirect rate, in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200,
Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, and Chapter 5 Local Assistance
Program Procedures Manual which may be accessed at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-
assistance/guidelines-and-procedures/local-assistance-procedures-manual-lapm. Proposals and
requests must be submitted to, and in accordance with, CALTRANS Independent Office of Audits and
Investigations requirements which may be accessed at: https://ig.dot.ca.gov/resources.
F. Prior to subcontractor(s) seeking reimbursement of indirect costs, LOCAL AGENCY must ensure: the
subcontractor(s) prepared an indirect cost rate(s) approved or accepted by a cognizant agency or
CALTRANS or request the use of the safe harbor rate in compliance with the 23 CFR Part 172,
Procurement, Management, and Administration of Engineering and Design Related Services. Chapter 10
of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual may be accessed at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-
assistance/guidelines-and-procedures/local-assistance-procedures-manual-lapm. Proposals and
requests must be submitted to, and in accordance with CALTRANS Independent Office of Audits and
Investigations requirements, which may be accessed at: https://ig.dot.ca.gov/resources.
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G. LOCAL AGENCY agrees and shall require that all of its agreements with consultants and subrecipients
contain provisions requiring adherence to this section in its entirety, except for Section D, above.
13. Americans with Disabilities Act
By signing this Agreement, LOCAL AGENCY assures CALTRANS that it complies with the applicable
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA (42 USC Section
12101 et seq.).
14. Iran Contracting Act
The LOCAL AGENCY must complete and submit to CALTRANS the Iran Contracting Act Certification
certifying that it is not on the most current DGS list of Entities Prohibited from Contracting with Public Entities
in California per the Iran Contracting Act, 2010 (https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-
Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/List-of-Ineligible-Businesses), before the contract has
been executed, unless the LOCAL AGENCY is exempted from the certification requirement by Public
Contract Code Section 2205(c) or (d). If claiming an exemption, the proposed LOCAL AGENCY shall
provide written evidence that supports an exemption under Public Contract Code Section 2203(c) or (d)
before execution of the contract.
15. Legal Relations and Responsibilities:
Nothing within the provisions of this Agreement is intended to create duties or obligations to or rights in third
parties not parties to this Agreement or affect the legal liability of either party to this Agreement by imposing
any standard of care respecting the Project different from the standard of care imposed by law.
16. Indemnification
A. Nothing in the provisions of the Agreement is intended to create duties or obligations to or rights in third
parties to this Agreement or affect the legal liability of either party to the Agreement by imposing any
standard of care with respect to the operation, maintenance, and repair of State highways different from
the standard of care imposed by law.
B. Neither CALTRANS nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any injury, damage, or liability
occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by LOCAL AGENCY under or in connection
with any work, authority, or conduct conferred upon LOCAL AGENCY under this Agreement. It is
understood and agreed that, LOCAL AGENCY shall fully defend, indemnify, and save harmless
CALTRANS and all of its officers and employees from all claims, suits, or actions of every name, kind,
and description arising out of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any tortious, contractual,
inverse condemnation, or other theories or assertions of liability occurring by reason of anything done or
omitted to be done by LOCAL AGENCY and/or its subcontractors, under or in connection with any work,
authority or conduct delegated to LOCAL AGENCY under this Agreement.
C. LOCAL AGENCY shall ensure in its contract with its subcontractors that the latter shall defend,
indemnify, and save harmless CALTRANS and all of its respective officers and employees from all
claims, suits, or actions of every name, kind, and description brought forth under, but not limited to,
tortious, contractual, inverse condemnation, or other theories and assertions of liability occurring by
reason of anything done or omitted to be done by subcontractors of LOCAL AGENCY, its employees,
and/or agents towards the Project.
17. Insurance
LOCAL AGENCY shall require all its subcontractors to furnish a Certificate of Insurance for Commercial
General Liability Insurance, automobile liability insurance, and evidence of valid Workers’ Compensation
coverage, in effect for the term of this Agreement, which names CALTRANS as an additional insured in an
amount of $1 million per person and $2 million in aggregate. In addition, LOCAL AGENCY shall require its
subcontractors to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CALTRANS to the same extent as they do under
their contracts with LOCAL AGENCY.
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18. Nondiscrimination Clause (2 Cal. Code Regs. 11105 Clause b)
A. During the performance of this Agreement, the LOCAL AGENCY, and its subcontractors shall not
deny the contract's benefits to any person on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin,
ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status,
sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran
status, nor shall they discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability,
medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. LOCAL AGENCY shall ensure that
the evaluation and treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such
discrimination.
B. LOCAL AGENCY shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code
Sections 12900 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal. Code Regs., Title 2, Sections
11000 et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government
Code (Gov. Code Sections 11135-11139.5), and the regulations or standards adopted by CALTRANS to
implement such article.
C. LOCAL AGENCY shall permit access by representatives of the Department of Fair Employment and
Housing (DFEH) and CALTRANS upon reasonable notice at any time during the normal business hours,
but in no case less than 24 hours’ notice, to such of its books, records, accounts, and all other sources of
information and its facilities as DFEH or CALTRANS shall require to ascertain compliance with this
clause.
D. LOCAL AGENCY and its subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to
labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement.
E. LOCAL AGENCY shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all
subcontracts to perform work under the Agreement.
19. Funding Requirements
A. It is mutually understood between the parties that this Agreement may have been written for the mutual
benefit of both parties in order to avoid program and fiscal delays that would occur if the Agreement was
executed only after ascertaining the availability of a congressional or legislative appropriation of funds.
B. This Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to CALTRANS by the
United States Government and/or the California State Legislature for the purpose of this Project. In
addition, this Agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute
enacted by the Congress or the State Legislature that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this
Agreement in any manner.
C. It is mutually agreed that if the Congress or the State Legislature does not appropriate sufficient funds for
the program and Project, this Agreement shall be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.
D. CALTRANS has the option to void this Agreement under the 30-day termination clause or to amend this
Agreement to reflect any reduction of funds. In the event of an unscheduled termination, the CALTRANS
Contract Manager may reimburse LOCAL AGENCY in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of this
Section III.
20. Records Retention
A. LOCAL AGENCY and subcontractors shall establish and maintain an accounting system and records
that properly accumulate and segregate incurred Project costs and matching funds by line item for the
Project. The accounting system of LOCAL AGENCY and all subcontractors shall conform to Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles, enable the determination of incurred costs at interim points of
completion, and provide support for reimbursement payment vouchers or invoices. All accounting
records and other supporting papers of LOCAL AGENCY and subcontractors connected with Project
performance under this Agreement shall be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of
final payment to LOCAL AGENCY and shall be held open to inspection, copying, and audit by
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representatives of CALTRANS, the California State Auditor, and auditors representing the Federal
government. Copies thereof will be furnished by LOCAL AGENCY and its subcontractors upon receipt of
any request made by CALTRANS or its agents. In conducting an audit of the costs and match credits
claimed under this Agreement, CALTRANS will rely to the maximum extent possible on any prior audit of
LOCAL AGENCY pursuant to the provisions of Federal and State law. In the absence of such an audit,
any acceptable audit work performed by external and internal auditors of LOCAL AGENCY may be
relied upon and used by CALTRANS when planning and conducting additional audits.
B. For the purpose of determining compliance with Title 21, California Code of Regulations, Sections 2500
et seq., when applicable, and other matters connected with the performance of LOCAL AGENCY’s
contracts with third parties pursuant to Government Code Section 8546.7, LOCAL AGENCY, LOCAL
AGENCY’s subcontractors, and CALTRANS shall each maintain and make available for inspection all
books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of
such contracts, including, but not limited to, the costs of administering those various contracts. All of the
above referenced parties shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable
times during the entire Project period and for three years from the date of final payment to LOCAL
AGENCY under this Agreement. CALTRANS, the California State Auditor, or any duly authorized
representative of CALTRANS or the United States Department of Transportation, shall each have
access to any books, records, and documents that are pertinent to a Project for audits, examinations,
excerpts, and transactions, and LOCAL AGENCY shall furnish copies thereof if requested.
C. LOCAL AGENCY and subcontractors will permit access to all records of employment, employment
advertisements, employment application forms, and other pertinent data and records by the State Fair
Employment Practices and Housing Commission, or any other agency of the State of California
designated by CALTRANS, for the purpose of any investigation to ascertain compliance with this
Agreement.
21. Administrative Remedy for Disputes
A. Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this Agreement that is not disposed of by
agreement shall be decided by the CALTRANS Contract Officer, who may consider any written or verbal
evidence submitted by LOCAL AGENCY.
B. Neither the pendency of a dispute nor its consideration by the CALTRANS Contract Officer will excuse
LOCAL AGENCY from full and timely performance in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
22. Subcontractors
LOCAL AGENCY shall perform the work contemplated with resources available within its own organization
and tow service subcontractors. Except for the tow service subcontractors or as expressly described in
Attachment II, no portion of the work shall be subcontracted without written authorization by the CALTRANS
Contract Manager.
23. Third-Party Contracting
A. LOCAL AGENCY shall not award a construction contract more than $10,000 or other contracts more
than $25,000 (excluding professional service contracts of the type which are required to be procured in
accordance with Gov. Code Sections 4525(d), (e), and (f)) on the basis of a noncompetitive negotiation
for work to be performed under this Agreement without the prior written approval of CALTRANS .
B. Any subcontract entered into by LOCAL AGENCY as a result of this Agreement shall mandate that
travel and per diem reimbursements and third-party contract reimbursements to subcontractors will be
allowable as Project costs only after those costs are incurred and paid for by the subcontractors.
24. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
By signing this Agreement, LOCAL AGENCY hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
State of California that LOCAL AGENCY will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of
1990 (Gov, Code Section 8350 et seq.) and will provide a Drug-Free workplace by doing all of the following:
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A. Publish a Statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession,
or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for
violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a)(1).
B. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355(a)(2) to inform
employees about all of the following:
1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace,
2) The person's or organization's policy of maintaining a Drug-Free workplace,
3) Any available counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and
4) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
C. Provide as required by Government Code Section 8355(a)(3), that every employee who works on the
proposed contract or grant:
1) W ill receive a copy of the company's Drug-Free policy Statement, and
2) Will agree to abide by the terms of the company's Statement as a condition of employment on the
contract or grant.
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Agreement or
termination of this Agreement or both, and LOCAL AGENCY may be ineligible for the award of any future State
contracts if CALTRANS determines that any of the following has occurred: (1) LOCAL AGENCY has made a
false certification or, (2) LOCAL AGENCY violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as
noted above.
25. Relationship of Parties
It is expressly understood that this is an agreement and is executed by and between two independent
governmental entities and that this is not intended to, and shall not be construed to, create the relationship of
agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture, or association, or any other relationship whatsoever
other than that of an independent party.
26. No Common Law Employee Relationship
A. CALTRANS does not possess authority and responsibility to employ, retain, enroll, and/or contract with,
or discharge, LOCAL AGENCY’s or its subcontractors’ personnel. However, CALTRANS may request
LOCAL AGENCY not to bring within CALTRANS right of way certain personnel to perform services
which shall be considered by LOCAL AGENCY in good faith.
B. CALTRANS does not require personnel working under this contract to be exclusively engaged in work
under this Agreement or CALTRANS projects.
C. LOCAL AGENCY shall provide all of its own tools, equipment, and supplies for all work performed by
LOCAL AGENCY pursuant to this Agreement, and LOCAL AGENCY shall not rely on CALTRANS to
provide any of such tools, equipment, and/or supplies.
D. LOCAL AGENCY shall provide its own training to all LOCAL AGENCY personnel, and LOCAL
AGENCY shall not rely upon CALTRANS to provide any such training.
E. LOCAL AGENCY shall be solely responsible for LOCAL AGENCY personnel pay and benefits, and the
custody, care, and supervision of all LOCAL AGENCY personnel performing work in connection with this
Agreement. No personnel performing any work in connection with this Agreement shall be considered
employees of CALTRANS of any type, including, but not limited to, common law employees, at any time
during the term of this Agreement.
F. Permission for LOCAL AGENCY personnel to perform work on lands owned and/or controlled by
CALTRANS does not in any way convey to LOCAL AGENCY, or any personnel, employee status of any
type, including, but not limited to, common law employee status, that would extend to any of such
persons any of the benefits afforded to employees of CALTRANS.
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G. LOCAL AGENCY shall provide all LOCAL AGENCY personnel who perform any work on this
Agreement with Workers’ Compensation coverage and benefits that are administered by the State
Compensation Insurance Fund in accordance with the California Labor Code, during the entire term of
this Agreement.
H. LOCAL AGENCY shall advise all personnel performing any work in connection with this Agreement of all
provisions of this section “No Common Law Employee Relationship,” and LOCAL AGENCY shall advise
all such personnel to report to LOCAL AGENCY any apparent or actual breaches of said provisions.
LOCAL AGENCY shall immediately relay any such reports to the CALTRANS Contract Manager or
designee.
I. In the event that any personnel is injured on the job while performing any work pursuant to this
Agreement, LOCAL AGENCY shall be solely responsible for ensuring, and shall ensure, that such
injured person receives the appropriate level of medical care and transportation to a medical facility.
LOCAL AGENCY shall also be solely responsible for the administration of any claims made by such
injured person due to any such injury as well as all treatment of and for any such injury. LOCAL
AGENCY shall notify the CALTRANS Contract Manager within twenty-four (24) hours, or by the
following work day, of any such injury sustained while working under this Agreement and the name of the
injured person, the nature of the injury, and where, when, and how the injury occurred.
J. A LOCAL AGENCY supervisor will direct all work crew operations and safety procedures. CALTRANS
personnel shall not be required to be at any worksite where LOCAL AGENCY personnel are performing
work pursuant to this Agreement, but CALTRANS personnel shall be in the general geographic area of
each such worksite to respond to any emergencies. CALTRANS shall give daily pre-job technical
instructions and safety information specific to each work location. LOCAL AGENCY agrees to ensure
that all LOCAL AGENCY personnel are trained to follow and do follow all applicable safety guidelines of
the Caltrans Safety Manual and all applicable regulations and/or standards issued by Cal/OSHA,
including, but not limited to, Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 3203. LOCAL AGENCY
shall train LOCAL AGENCY personnel on risks encountered in the workplace, including, but not limited
to, how to avoid accidental hypodermic needle sticks.
K. All LOCAL AGENCY Supervisors shall have a working communication device (e.g., cell phone) on their
persons at all times for safety and technical direction.
L. All LOCAL AGENCY van drivers that transport LOCAL AGENCY work crews shall possess a current
and valid California Driver's License. LOCAL AGENCY shall provide each of its work crews with a safe,
fully functional passenger van to transport all LOCAL AGENCY Personnel; a portable toilet; and
sufficient drinking water, as required by Cal/OSHA regulations.
M. LOCAL AGENCY personnel shall at no time operate any heavy equipment or other complex equipment
while performing any work under this Agreement.
27. Equipment Purchase (By LOCAL AGENCY)
A. Prior authorization in writing by the CALTRANS Contract Manager shall be required before LOCAL
AGENCY enters into any non-budgeted purchase order or sub-agreement exceeding $500 for supplies,
equipment, or consultant services. LOCAL AGENCY shall provide an evaluation of the necessity or
desirability of incurring such costs.
B. For the purchase of any item, service, or consulting work not covered in the attached Project
Description (Attachment II) and exceeding $500, three (3) competitive quotations must be submitted
with the request or the absence of bidding must be adequately justified, and prior authorization must be
obtained from the CALTRANS Contract Manager.
C. Any equipment purchased as a result of this Agreement is subject to the following: LOCAL AGENCY
shall maintain an inventory record for each piece of non-expendable equipment purchased or built with
funds provided under the terms of this Agreement. The inventory record of each piece of such equipment
shall include the date acquired, total cost, serial number, model identification (on sale, in accordance
with established CALTRANS procedures, purchased equipment), and any other information or
description necessary to identify said equipment. Non-expendable equipment so inventoried is those
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items of equipment that have a normal life expectancy of one year or more and an approximate unit price
of $5,000 or more. In addition, theft-sensitive items of equipment costing less than $5,000 shall be
inventoried. A copy of the inventory record must be submitted to CALTRANS upon request by
CALTRANS.
D. At the conclusion of the Agreement, or if the Agreement is terminated, LOCAL AGENCY may either keep
the equipment and credit CALTRANS in an amount equal to its fair market value or sell such equipment
at the best price obtainable at a public or private sale in accordance with established CALTRANS
procedures and credit CALTRANS in an amount equal to the sales price. If LOCAL AGENCY elects to
keep the equipment, fair market value shall be determined, at LOCAL AGENCY expense, on the basis of
a competent, independent appraisal of such equipment. Appraisals shall be obtained from an appraiser
mutually agreeable to CALTRANS and LOCAL AGENCY. If LOCAL AGENCY is determined to sell the
equipment, the terms and conditions of such sale must be approved in advance by CALTRANS.
E. 2 CFR Part 200 requires a credit to Federal funds when participating equipment with a fair market value
greater than $5,000 is credited to the Project.
F. Any sub-agreement entered into as a result of this Agreement shall contain all of the provisions of this
Article.
28. Disabled Access Review
Disabled access review by DGS, Division of the State Architect, is required for the construction of all publicly
funded buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs and related facilities. No construction contract will be awarded
by LOCAL AGENCY unless LOCAL AGENCY plans and specifications for such facilities conform to the
provisions of Government Code Sections 4450 and 4454, if applicable. Further requirements and guidance
are provided in Title 24 of the California Administrative Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42
USC 12101 et. seq.).
29. Fire Marshal Review
The State Fire Marshal adopts building standards for fire safety and panic prevention. Such regulations
pertain to fire protection design and construction, means of egress and adequacy of exits, installation of fire
alarms, and fire extinguishment systems for any CALTRANS owned or CALTRANS occupied buildings per
Health and Safety Code Section 13108. When applicable, LOCAL AGENCY must assure that any relevant
Project plans meet the standards of the State Fire Marshal to ensure consistency with CALTRANS fire
protection standards.
30. Environmental Clearance
Environmental clearance of Project by LOCAL AGENCY and/or CALTRANS is required prior to requesting
funds for right of way purchase or construction. No department or agency shall request funds, nor shall any
department/agency board or commission authorize expenditures of funds for any project, except feasibility or
planning studies, which may have a significant effect on the environment unless such a request is
accompanied by an environmental impact report per California Public Resources Code Section 21102. The
California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code § 21080(b)(10)), does provide an exemption for rail
projects which institute or increase passenger or commuter services on rail or highway rights-of-way already
in use.
31. Labor Code Compliance: Prevailing Wages
If the work performed on this Project is done under contract and falls within Labor Code Section 1720(a)(1)
definition of a "public work" in that it is construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or
maintenance, LOCAL AGENCY must conform to the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1720 through 1815,
all applicable regulations and coverage determinations issued by the Director of Industrial Relations. LOCAL
AGENCY agrees to include prevailing wage requirements in its contracts for public works. Work performed
by LOCAL AGENCY's own forces is exempt from the Labor Code's prevailing wage requirements.
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in Labor Code Section 1720(a)(1). Subcontracts shall include all prevailing wage requirements set forth in
LOCAL AGENCY’s contracts.
If Project is paid for, in whole or part, with Federal funds and is of the type of work subject to Federal
prevailing wage requirements, LOCAL AGENCY will conform to the provisions of the Davis-Bacon and
Related Acts (40 USC Sections 3141-3148).
When applicable, LOCAL AGENCY will include Federal prevailing wage requirements in contracts for public
works. Project work performed by employees of a LOCAL AGENCY’s is exempt from any prevailing wage
requirements.
33. Project Close Out
The Agreement Expiration Date refers to the last date for LOCAL AGENCY to incur valid Project costs or
credits and is the date the Agreement expires. LOCAL AGENCY has 60 days after that Expiration Date to
make final allowable payments to Project subcontractors or vendors, prepare the Project Closeout Report,
and submit the final invoice to CALTRANS for reimbursement for allowable Project costs. Any unexpended
Project funds not invoiced by that sixtieth (60th) day will be reverted and will no longer be accessible to
reimburse late Project invoices.
34. Appendix E (Pertinent Nondiscrimination Authorities)
During the performance of this contract, the LOCAL AGENCY, for itself, its assignees, and successors, and
successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “LOCAL AGENCY”) agrees to comply with the following
nondiscrimination statutes and authorities, including, but not limited to:
A. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC Sections 2000d et seq., 78 Stat. 252) prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin; and 49 CFR Part 21;
B. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 USC Section
4601) prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of
Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects;
C. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 (23 USC Sections 324 et seq.) prohibits discrimination on the basis of
sex;
D. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC Section 794 et seq.), as amended, prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability; and 49 CFR Part 27;
E. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, (42 USC Sections 6101 et seq.), as amended, prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age;
F. Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 USC Sections 471 and 47123), as amended, prohibits
discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex;
G. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (PL 100-209) broadened the scope, coverage, and applicability
of Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms "programs or activities" to include all
of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub- recipients, and subcontractors, whether
such programs or activities are Federally funded or not;
H. Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of
disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public
accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 USC Sections 12131-12189) as implemented by USDOT
regulations 49 CFR Parts 37 and 38;
I. The Federal Aviation Administration's nondiscrimination statute (49 USC Sections 47123) prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);
J. Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-income Populations, which ensures discrimination against minority populations by discouraging
programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or
environmental effects on minority and low-income populations;
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K. Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency
(LEP), and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of
LEP. To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons
have meaningful access to your programs (70 CFR §§ 74087-74100);
L. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits discrimination because of
sex in education programs or activities (20 USC 1681 et seq.).
35. Public Records Request
If a party receives a public records request pertaining to the Project, that party will notify parties within five
(5) working days of receipt and make parties aware of any disclosed public documents. Parties will consult
with each other prior to the release of any public documents related to the Project.
36. Encroachment Permit
A. CALTRANS will issue, upon proper application, the encroachment permits required for Project within
State Highway System (SHS) right-of-way. LOCAL AGENCY, their subcontractors, agents’ contractors
and/or agents and utility owners will not work within the SHS right-of-way without an encroachment
permit issued in their name. CALTRANS will provide encroachment permits to LOCAL AGENCY, their
subcontractors, agents, and utility owners at no cost to LOCAL AGENCY.
B. LOCAL AGENCY will submit a one-time encroachment permit application for routine Project work as
required by this Agreement. An Encroachment Permit rider may be required for any changes to the
scope of work allowed by this Agreement or any work that is not regular maintenance, prior to the start of
any work within CALTRANS' right of way.
37. State-Owned Data
A. LOCAL AGENCY agrees to comply with the following requirements to ensure the preservation, security,
and integrity of State-owned data on portable computing devices and portable electronic storage media:
1) Encrypt all State-owned data stored on portable computing devices and portable electronic storage
media using government-certified Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) cipher algorithm with a 256-
bit or 128-bit encryption key to protect CALTRANS data stored on every sector of a hard drive,
including temp files, cached data, hibernation files, and even unused disk space.
2) Data encryption shall use cryptographic technology that has been tested and approved against
exacting standards, such as FIPS 140-2 Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules.
3) Encrypt, as described above, all State-owned data transmitted from one computing device or storage
medium to another.
4) Maintain confidentiality of all State-owned data by limiting data sharing to those individuals
contracted to provide services on behalf of the State, and limit use of State information assets for
State purposes only.
5) Install and maintain current anti-virus software, security patches, and upgrades on all computing
devices used during the course of the Agreement.
6) Notify the Caltrans Contract Manager immediately of any actual or attempted violations of security of
State-owned data, including lost or stolen computing devices, files, or portable electronic storage
media containing State-owned data.
7) Advise the owner of the State-owned data, the agency Information Security Officer, and the agency
Chief Information Officer of vulnerabilities that may present a threat to the security of State-owned
data and of specific means of protecting that State-owned data.
B. To use the State-owned data only for State purposes under this Agreement.
C. To not transfer State-owned data to any computing system, mobile device, or desktop computer without
first establishing the specifications for information integrity and security as established for the original
data file(s). Reference State Administrative Manual (SAM) Section 5335.1.
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38. Assumption of Risk and Indemnification Regarding Exposure to Environmental Health Hazards
In addition to and not a limitation of the LOCAL AGENCY’s indemnification obligations contained elsewhere
in this Agreement, the LOCAL AGENCY hereby assumes all risks of the consequences of exposure of
LOCAL AGENCY’s employees, agents, subcontractors, subcontractors’ employees, and any other person,
firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the
performance of this Agreement, to any and all environmental health hazards, local and otherwise, in
connection with the performance of this Agreement. Such hazards include, but are not limited to, bodily
injury and/or death resulting in whole or in part from exposure to infectious agents and/or pathogens of any
type, kind, or origin. LOCAL AGENCY also agrees to take all appropriate safety precautions to prevent any
such exposure to LOCAL AGENCY’s employees, agents, subcontractors, subcontractors’ employees, and
any other person, firm, or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in
connection with the performance of this Agreement. LOCAL AGENCY also agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless CALTRANS, the State of California, and each and all of their officers, agents, and employees,
from any and all claims and/or losses accruing or resulting from such exposure. Except as provided by law,
LOCAL AGENCY also agrees that the provisions of this paragraph shall apply regardless of the existence or
degree of negligence or fault on the part of CALTRANS, the State of California, and/or any of their officers,
agents, and/or employees.
39. Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling
It is understood and agreed that pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 42649.8 et seq., if LOCAL
AGENCY generates four (4) cubic yards or more of organic waste or commercial solid waste per week, the
LOCAL AGENCY shall arrange for organic waste recycling services or commercial waste recycling services
that separate/source organic waste recycling. LOCAL AGENCY shall provide proof of compliance, i.e.
organic waste recycling services or commercial waste recycling services that separate/source organic waste
recycling, upon request from the CALTRANS Contract Manager.
40. ADA Compliance
All entities that provide electronic or information technology or related services that will be posted online by
the California Department of Transportation must be in compliance with Government Code Sections 7405
and 11135 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 or subsequent version, published by
the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium at a minimum Level AA success. All
entities will respond to and resolve any complaints/deficiencies regarding accessibility brought to their
attention.
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Attachments:
The following Attachments are incorporated into and are made a part of this Agreement by this reference and
attachment.
I. LOCAL AGENCY Resolution
II. Scope of Work
III. Sample Service Request/Tow Services Task Order
IV. ADM 1511 Subcontracting Provisions List
V. Sample Invoice Request
VI. Invoice Dispute Notification
VII. Accounting and Audit Guidelines
Parties are empowered by California Streets and Highways Code to enter into this Agreement and have
delegated to the undersigned the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the respective agencies and
covenants to have followed all the necessary legal requirements to validly execute this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first herein
above written:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LOCAL AGENCY
By: ______________________ By: ________________________
Title: Contract Officer Title: ________________________
Date: ______________________ Date: ________________________
By: ________________________
Title: ________________________
Date: ________________________
By: ________________________
Title: ________________________
Date: ________________________
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Attachment II
SCOPE OF WORK
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RCTC)
CONSTRUCTION TOW OPERATOR, SUBJECT TO
FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL GUIDELINES
The towing services are a joint project of the Riverside County Service Authority for Freeway
Emergencies (RCTC), the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans). The projects covered by the Agreements are within the County of Riverside.
The service is provided by RCTC’s subcontractors (tow or towing truck companies), selected through a
competitive bid process, under contract to RCTC. The purpose of towing services is to provide for the
rapid removal of disabled vehicles and those involved in minor accidents from the freeway. Where
conditions permit, safe removal of small debris will be required. Tow company vehicles shall be
exclusively dedicated to the service during the hours of operation. All vehicle maintenance activities
shall be conducted during non-service hours. The subcontractor's vehicle operators (vehicle operators)
shall assist motorists involved in minor accidents and those with disabled vehicles. In accordance with
their contact with RCTC, the subcontractors shall be responsible for clearing the freeway of
automobiles, small trucks and small debris. When and where conditions warrant, service may be
executed on the freeway shoulders. Where conditions warrant, vehicle operators will remove the
vehicles from the freeway to provide service. The vehicle operators shall continuously patrol their
assigned beat, respond to CHP dispatched calls for service, use the designated turnaround locations,
and use the CHP designated drop locations.
Vehicle operators may be required to change flat tires, provide "jump" starts, provide one gallon of
gasoline or diesel fuel, temporarily tape cooling system hoses and refill radiators. Vehicle operators
may spend a maximum of ten (10) minutes per disablement in attempting to mobilize a vehicle. If a
disabled vehicle cannot be mobilized within the ten-minute (10) time limit, it shall be towed to a
designated drop location identified by the CHP. The motorist can request the vehicle operator to call the
CHP Communications Center to request a CHP rotational tow or other services. Vehicle operators shall
not be allowed to tow as an independent contractor from an incident that occurred during the towing
operator shift unless called as a rotation tow by CHP. If called as a rotation tow after a vehicle operator
shift, the vehicle operator must remove all towing freeway service markings such as vests, uniforms
and magnetic vehicle signage.
All tow services shall be provided at no cost to the motorist. Vehicle operators shall not accept gratuities,
perform secondary towing services, recommend secondary tows, or recommend repair/body shop
businesses. To promote a safe work environment and to maintain a level of professionalism, the Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP) manual must be followed by the tow company and their vehicle operators as
this document and all updates will be incorporated into the subcontractor's agreement. The SOP is
updated as needed, and that the subcontractor is responsible to operate and adhere to the most recent
version of the SOP at all times. Further, all services performed by RCTC will be performed in accordance
with all applicable Federal, State, and RCTC laws, ordinances, regulations, and Caltrans encroachment
permits, published manuals, policies, and procedures, and the Freeway Service Patrol Guidelines.
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Attachment III
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ATTACHMENT IV
Subcontracting Provisions List
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Attachment V
Sample Invoice
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Attachment VI
Invoice Dispute Notification
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Attachment VII
ACCOUNTING & AUDIT GUIDELINES FOR AGREEMENTS WITH
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this information is to outline for you, a potential contractor with the California
State Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), and the basic elements of an adequate
accounting system, and the types and objectives of audits that will be performed in relation to
your contract. In order to successfully compete for a contract and meet the audit
requirements, a contractor (whether a prime or subcontractor) must have a system of record
keeping and internal control. Although a specific cost accounting system is not required, a
contractor needs a system, which will assure compliance with the terms of the agreement. A
pre-award audit will be performed to assure you meet these requirements prior to contract
execution. If your system is deficient, the contract will not be executed.
CALTRANS reimburses, through your overhead rate, the costs attributable to establishing
and maintaining a cost accounting system.
Staff time and other costs related to an audit performed of your contract are also normally
reimbursed through your overhead rate.
ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Contractors (whether a prime or subcontractor) planning to contract with CALTRANS must
have an accounting system which meets the following objectives:
•The ability to record and report financial data in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.
•A system of record keeping to ensure that costs billed to CALTRANS are:
a. Supported by adequate documentation.
b. In compliance with the terms of the contract and applicable Federal and State
regulations specified in the contract.
•A system of record keeping which ideally includes the following:
a. A General Ledger
b. Job cost ledger
c. Labor distributions
d. Time records
e. Subsidiary journals
f. Chart of accounts
g. Financial statements
•The ability to accumulate and segregate reasonable, allocable (incurred solely for a project)
and allowable (per terms of the contract) costs through the use of a cost accounting system .
The following are some of the attributes which would ideally be found in such a system:
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A chart of accounts which includes indirect and direct general ledger accounts. Indirect costs
are not specifically identified to a project, for example, rent and/or utilities. Direct costs are
specifically identified with a project, for example, drafting hours and/or design hours.
b. Segregation of costs by contract, category of cost and milestones (if applicable).
c. Proper recording of direct and indirect costs. For example, recording of labor costs should
provide that non-project indirect hours be recorded on a timesheet and in the accounting
records to an administration, vacation, sick leave or other indirect cost account/code. Direct
project hours should be recorded on a timesheet and in the accounting records to a direct
project cost account/code.
d. Consistent accounting treatment of costs in recording and reporting. For example, if travel
expense is charged directly to a project, all travel expense incurred on any project should be
considered a direct cost. As a result, project related travel, whether reimbursable per the
contract terms or not, should not be included as an indirect cost.
e. Ability to trace from invoices submitted to CALTRANS to job cost records and original,
approved source documents, for example, timesheets, vendor invoices, canceled checks.
f. Ability to reconcile job cost records to the accounting records.
• Compliance with cost principles described in the Code of Federal Regulations 48, Federal
Acquisition Regulations System (FAR), Chapter 1, Part 31. Information on how to obtain this
regulation is described under "Audit Criteria" in this brochure.
• Procedures to monitor and adjust projected overhead rates to actual rates.
• Controls to ensure that written approval is obtained prior to any changes to the contract.
• Procedures to retain accounting records and source documentation as required by the
terms of the contract.
• A system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that assets are
protected; financial data, records and statements are reliable; and errors and irregularities are
promptly discovered, reported, and corrected. The elements of a system of internal control
should include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Separation of duties for proper protection of assets. Incompatible duties are those
that place any person in a position to both perpetrate and conceal errors or
irregularities in the normal course of business. For example, the person who writes
checks should be different from the person who reconciles bank statements and the
person who purchases goods should be different from the person who receives
goods.
b. Limiting access to assets to only authorized personnel who require these assets in
the performance of their assigned duties. For example, blank check stock should be
locked in a safe when not in use.
c. Authorization and record keeping procedures which provide effective accounting
control over assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenditures.
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d. A system of practices to be followed in the performance of duties and
functions. Such a system normally includes policies and procedures which
establish the purpose and requirements of the accounting system. For example,
timekeeping practices should ideally provide for the following:
Timesheets be prepared, signed, and dated by all employees.
Timesheets be completed in non-erasable ink.
Timesheet corrections be crossed-out and initialed by the employee.
Timesheets be signed by a supervisor as reviewed and retained on file as
required by the contract.
e. Personnel with skills and training commensurate with their responsibilities.
f. A system of internal review. For example, bank reconciliations and travel expense
claims should be reviewed approved and signed by a supervisor.
AUDITS
Contractors, whether a contractor, performing under a negotiated contract with
CALTRANS are subject to the following audits:
PREAWARD AUD ITS
Prior to the award of a contract, the CALTRANS Audits and Investigations will conduct a
preaward audit to determine if the contractor's accounting system is adequate to accumulate
and segregate costs as detailed in the previous section and to determine if the proposed
costs are reasonable. The audit alerts both the contractor and CALTRANS management to
problems relative to the contractor's cost proposal and cost accounting system. Due to time
constraints in the award process, your cooperation in scheduling the preaward audit with
short notice will expedite the execution of your contract.
INTERIM AUDITS
Interim audits are performed on an as needed basis. During the preaward audit, if it is
determined that the contractor's accounting system is new or minor deficiencies are noted, an
interim audit is scheduled to determine that the system is functioning adequately to ensure
that billed costs are supported and that any deficiencies were corrected. An interim audit may
be requested by the contract administrator or by CALTRANS management to address
concerns during the contract. Also, an audit manager may initiate an interim audit of a long
duration contract to ensure that costs reimbursed to date are allowable.
POST AUDITS
Post audits of contracts are performed routinely after project completion. Post audits are
performed to determine whether the costs claimed are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and
in compliance with the Federal and State laws and regulations as well as the fiscal provisions
stipulated in the contract. The examination includes reviews of applicable laws and
regulations, the contract requirements and the contractor's internal controls systems. Audit
tests of the contractor's accounting records and other auditing procedures considered
necessary will also be performed. Applications of all audit procedures would also be
governed by the individual contract under audit. Unsupported or unallowable costs are
normally the result of weaknesses in the accounting system and will be reimbursed to
CALTRANS.
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Attachment VII
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To provide contractors with a procedure for obtaining prompt and equitable resolution to a
dispute arising from a post-audit of a non-highway construction cost reimbursement contract,
CALTRANS has established an Audit Review Committee (ARC). Information explaining the
ARC should be found in your contract and/or as an attachment to the post-audit report.
AUDIT CRITERIA
For specific information regarding basic cost accounting systems and applicable State and
Federal regulations, please see the following:
Code of Federal Regulations 48, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, Chapter 1, Part 31
This regulation contains cost principles and procedures for the pricing of
contracts/subcontracts and the determination, negotiation, or allowance of costs. Contact:
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Washington D.C. (202)783-3228
San Francisco (415) 512-2770
Los Angeles (213) 239-9844
California State Administrative Manual
A reference source for statewide policies, procedures, regulations, and information. Contact:
Office of State Publishing Department of General Services (916)445-2295
For review of the above references, contact your local library or the California State Library.
California State Library/Library and Courts Building
914 Capitol Mall
P.0. Box 942837Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
Information: (916) 654-0261
For assistance in establishing an accounting system which will meet the objectives outlined in
this brochure, you should contact an accountant and/or bookkeeper who is familiar with cost
accounting systems.
CALTRANS is an affirmative action employer. Equal opportunity is offered to all regardless of
race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political
affiliation, age or sexual orientation. Contractors that contract with CALTRANS is responsible
for taking necessary and reasonable steps to achieve these same goals.
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Agenda Item 7J
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Brian Cunanan, Commuter & Motorist Assistance Manager
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement with Steve’s Towing for 15 Express Lanes Freeway
Service Patrol Service
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Agreement No. 16-45-103-02, Amendment No. 2 to Agreement
No. 16-45-103-00 with Steve’s Towing (Steve’s) to include Freeway Service Patrol (FSP)
service for the 15 Express Lanes through December 31, 2021, in the amount of $780,179,
plus a contingency amount of $78,018, for an additional amount of $858,197, and a total
amount not to exceed $2,063,197;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work up to the total
amount not to exceed as required for the project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission, acting in its capacity as the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies, is the
principal agency in Riverside County, in partnership with Caltrans and the California Highway
Patrol (CHP), managing the FSP program. The purpose of the FSP program is to provide a
continuously roving tow services patrol along designated freeway segments (referred to as beats)
to relieve freeway congestion and facilitate the rapid removal of disabled vehicles and those
involved in minor accidents on local freeways.
In March 2016, the FSP program expanded service beyond general purpose and HOV lanes with
the launch of the 91 Express Lanes in Riverside County to optimize incident response time and
safety and to help maintain free flow conditions in the new express lane facilities. While the
concept and purpose of the FSP program remain the same, regardless of lane type, the Express
Lane FSP (EL FSP) approach differs slightly from general purpose lane service due to the
conditions (limited to no shoulders) and customer expectations (continuous free flow) associated
with express lane operations. The biggest difference is the type of trucks used. Regular FSP uses
conventional tow trucks (with a boom) while EL FSP requires a two-vehicle car carrier/flatbed
truck in order to handle a majority of the incidents and vehicle types and rapidly remove incidents
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from express lane facilities. The other major difference is that the EL FSP trucks do not
continuously rove but are strategically staged at Toll Utility Buildings (TUB) until they are required
to perform a sweep of the facilities or deployed by the Express Lanes Traffic Operations Center
or CHP. EL FSP vehicle operators are responsible for clearing the toll lanes of automobiles, small
trucks, motorcycles, and small debris. When and where conditions warrant, service may be
executed on toll lane shoulders. Where conditions do not warrant, vehicle operators will remove
the vehicles from the toll lanes and, in most cases, off the highway to provide service. Since the
opening of the 91 Express Lanes in March 2017, nearly 3,000 FSP assists have been provided to
express lanes customers by the current EL FSP operator, Steve’s.
91 Express Lane FSP Assists (Inception through November 30, 2019)
Steve’s established a history of quality FSP service, flexibility, and performance with the
Commission’s FSP program. Prior to working EL FSP, Steve’s was awarded competitively bid
contracts to provide service on SR-91 beats within Corona limits for regular peak service and for
enhanced construction FSP services (mid-day, extended PM, and weekend service) while the
91 Express Lanes were being built. Subsequently, at its September 2016 Commission meeting,
the Commission awarded Agreement No. 16-45-103-00 to Steve’s Towing for EL FSP service on
the 91 Express Lanes for a three-year term with one two-year option to extend the agreement in
an amount not to exceed $1,205,000 (at $56.25 per truck hour) following a competitive
procurement. The vehicle requirements for this contract include one primary tow truck and one
back-up tow truck from Steve’s, both of which are flatbed trucks. To date, Steve’s performed
well under this agreement and an amendment exercising the two-year option was executed in
September 2019 to extend the agreement through December 31, 2021.
ABANDONED, 8, 0%
ACCIDENT, 509,
18%
DEBRIS REMOVAL,
315, 11%
ELECTRICAL
PROBLEM, 49, 2%
FLAT TIRE, 937,
33%
INFORMATION,
186, 6%
LOCKED OUT, 1, 0%
MECHANICAL
PROBLEM, 504,
18%
OUT OF GAS, 241,
8%
OVER HEATED, 107,
4%VEHICLE FIRE, 8, 0%
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DISCUSSION:
In order to optimize incident response time and safety and to help maintain free flow conditions,
EL FSP services will also be applied to the 15 Express Lanes scheduled to open later in 2020.
Coverage for this facility will mirror the 91 EL FSP operation and utilize up to two strategically
staged flatbed trucks for optimal coverage during peak weekday windows. Ultimately, the goal
is to have EL FSP services for both under one contract/operation given the proximity and
contiguous nature of the two facilities (91 and 15 Express Lanes), with the following approach:
a) Streamlines operations/communications between staff and the operator;
b) Provides staff/CHP more flexibility with respect to how the tow operator resources are
allocated; and
c) Reduces the amount of back up vehicles needed. Instead of requiring a back-up vehicle
for two separate facilities (15 and 91 Express Lanes), only one back-up would suffice under
a single Riverside County EL FSP contract, thereby lowering overall tow rates.
Several options exist to sync up the EL FSP services for the two facilities under one contract. The
first involves putting out an RFP for consolidated EL FSP services for both 91 and 15 Express Lanes
that starts with the opening of the 15 Express Lanes facility. This however, would entail cutting
Steve’s 91 EL FSP contract short by approximately 18 months, thereby punishing a contractor in
good standing. Staff has been negotiating an alternative option with Steve’s that involves adding
an additional flatbed truck and coverage of the 15 Express Lanes to the existing 91 EL FSP contract
scope, which would start when the new facility opens later in 2020 through the end of the
contract term through December 31, 2021. This option only works because Steve’s had an extra
flatbed truck available that may be used for this purpose. The vehicle was subjected to
preliminary inspections by CHP and passed. If an amendment expanding Steve’s scope is
approved, the extra truck would need to be equipped and comply with program standards (i.e.,
color, additional miscellaneous tow equipment, installation of FSP radios and automated vehicle
locator, etc.) prior to starting service. In this scenario, Steve’s would provide a total of three
flatbed trucks to cover both express lane facilities – one on the 91 Express Lanes and two on the
15 Express Lanes. An added benefit to this approach is that it will allow staff to test and validate
if two trucks on the 15 Express Lanes is warranted ahead of releasing a request for proposals for
consolidated EL FSP services.
Staff provided Steve’s an opportunity to propose a new rate for additional service on the new
15 Express Lanes and a rate of $70.00 per hour was submitted. Staff compared the rate to
existing program rates as well as the latest FSP tow rates from neighboring programs and view
this as a fair price. Therefore, staff recommends approval of an amendment with Steve’s towing
for 15 EL FSP services at an additional amount of $858,197 that includes $143,669 for a three-
month ramp up period, $636,510 for the remaining 15 months, and a 10 percent contingency of
$78,018. With approval of this amendment, a request for proposals for consolidated EL FSP
services will be released in 2021.
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Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: N/A Year: FY 2020/21+ Amount: $858,197
Source of Funds: 15 Express Lanes Toll Revenues Budget Adjustment: N/A
GL/Project Accounting No.: 001599 81014 00000 0000 515 31 81002
Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 12/16/2019
Attachment: Draft Agreement No. 16-45-103-02 with Steve’s Towing
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Agreement No. 16-45-103-02
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
AGREEMENT FOR FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL SERVICES
FOR BEAT NO. 91-T
WITH E&S TOWING ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA STEVE’S TOWING.
1.PARTIES AND DATE
This Amendment No. 2 is made and entered into as of ___________, 2020 by and
between the Riverside County Transportation Commission acting in its capacity as the
Riverside Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies ("SAFE"), a public entity, and E&S
Towing Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation (referred to herein as
"CONTRACTOR").
2.RECITALS.
2.1 SAFE and CONTRACTOR have entered into an agreement dated
December 29, 2016 for the provision of freeway patrol services on Beat No.
91-T on behalf of the SAFE (the "Master Agreement").
2.2 SAFE and CONTRACTOR amended the Master Agreement in order to
extend the term of the Master Agreement to September 23, 2019 for the
continued provision of freeway service patrol services.
2.3 SAFE and CONTRACTOR now desire to amend the Master Agreement in
order to provide additional compensation in order to provide additional FSP
services as further described herein.
3.TERMS
3.1 The Scope of Services of the Master Agreement shall be amended to
include 15 Express Lane freeway service patrol services for Beat No. 15-T.
3.2 Services for freeway patrol services for Beat No. 91-T shall be performed
and compensated pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of
Amendment 1 of the Master Agreement.
3.3 The maximum compensation for 15-T freeway service patrol Services, shall
be Seven Hundred Eighty Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars
($780,179.00).
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3.4 The total not-to-exceed amount of the Master Agreement, as amended by
this Amendment No. 2, shall be increased from One Million Two Hundred
Five Thousand Dollars ($1,205,000.00) to One Million Nine Hundred Eighty-
Five Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars ($1,985,197.00).
3.5 Except as amended by this Amendment No. 2, all provisions of the Master
Agreement, including without limitation the indemnity and insurance
provisions, shall remain in full force and effect and shall govern the actions
of the parties under this Amendment No. 2.
3.6 This Amendment No. 2 shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.7 This Amendment No. 2 may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original.
[Signatures on following page]
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SIGNATURE PAGE
TO
Agreement No. 16-45-103-02
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment on
the date first herein above written.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY E&S TOWING ENTERPRISES, INC.
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION dba STEVE’S TOWING
ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SERVICE
AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY
EMERGENCIES
By: ____________________________ By: __________________________
Anne Mayer, Executive Director Signature
__________________________
Name
__________________________
Title
APPROVED AS TO FORM: *ATTEST:
By: __________________________ By: __________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP Signature
Counsel to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Title: __________________________
* A corporation requires the signatures of two corporate officers.
One signature shall be that of the chairman of board, the president or any vice president and the second
signature (on the attest line) shall be that of the secretary, any assistant secretary, the chief financial officer
or any assistant treasurer of such corporation.
If the above persons are not the intended signators, evidence of signature authority shall be provided to
RCTC.
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ADDITIONAL TOLL FSP SCOPE OF SERVICES
I-15 EXPRESS LANES
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Project Description
The added Scope of Services of this contract will include the 15-T Beat for the
Interstate (I)-15 Express Lanes. The limits of the I-15 Express Lanes will be along
the I-15 from the State Route (SR) 60 interchange to Cajalco Road and direct
connectors to the 91 Express Lanes.
The 15-T Beat will be staged at strategic locations along the corridor. Locations
subject to change at RCTC’s direction. Vehicles along the 15-T will not be staged
a TUBs or airconditioned buildings, rather at designated locations along the
corridor. Toll FSP vehicle operators will be staged in their vehicles. Contractor
must supply external HVAC or standalone HVAC units to comply with California
Vehicle regulations.
Toll Freeway Service Patrol standard hours of operation are defined in section 2.1
below. The 15-T Beat will be a new facility opening and shall have a required ramp-
up Toll FSP service for the first three months of the beginning of operation.
2.0 Beat Description/Summary
FSP
Beat
#
Beat Description
One-
Way
Length
in Miles
# Primary
FSP Trucks
15-T Express Lanes on Interstate (I) 15 from
State Route (SR) 60 to Cajalco Road 14 2
2.1 Hours of Operation:
Standard Toll FSP 15-T
Monday through Wednesday
4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. operating 2 truck
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. operating 2 truck
Thursday through Friday
4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. operating 2 truck
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. operating 2 truck
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Saturday through Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. operating 1 truck
Ramp-Up Toll FSP 15-T (first three months of contract)
Monday through Wednesday
4:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. operating 2 truck
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. operating 2 truck
Thursday through Friday
4:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. operating 2 truck
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. operating 2 truck
Saturday through Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. operating 1 truck
RCTC reserves the right to change service hours and operational
requirements during the course of the contract.
a. Total estimated truck hours in first 3 months 15-T: 2,053.
b. Total estimated truck hours in remaining years of contract: 9,093.
c. In addition to the above service hours, at the discretion of RCTC and
CHP, additional service may be requested as deemed necessary.
Contractor will be notified at least one week prior to when this service
is to be provided.
d. Toll FSP service will operate on all major holidays unless otherwise
notified.
3.0 FSP Management and Representatives
Same as original contract.
3.1 Standard Operating Procedures
Contractor is shall sweep the beat at the beginning and end of each shift and once
every two (2) hours during the shift for the 15-T beat. Contractor is shall sweep the
beat at the beginning and end of each shift for the 91-T beat.
4.0 Vehicles
4.1 Tow Truck Requirements
Same as original contract.
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4.2 Tow Truck Appearance
Same as original contract.
4.3 Vehicle Inspections
Same as original contract.
4.4 Spare/Back-Up Vehicles
Same as original contract.
4.5 Vehicle Breakdown and Other Missed Service
Same as original contract.
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Agenda Item 8
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Lorelle Moe‐Luna, Multimodal Services Director
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Blythe Wellness Express Pilot Program Final Report
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to receive and file a presentation on the final report of the Blythe
Wellness Express (BWE) Pilot Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In spring 2016, the Commission partnered with Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA) to
submit a competitive grant under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Rides for Wellness
(R2W) Initiative and was one of only 19 total projects nationwide to be awarded. The award
included $185,753, 60 percent of the overall project cost for BWE. Goals and strategies for the
initiative included increase access to care, improve health outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs
with the purpose of demonstrating how partnerships across the transportation and health
industries can reduce healthcare costs by leveraging public transportation needs.
The BWE award covered an 18‐month pilot period to provide transportation options for residents
in Palo Verde Valley to access specialty medical and healthcare in the Coachella Valley. Service
planning began in January 2017 to develop and implement the operating and marketing plans,
followed by vehicle service commencing in July 2017. BWE provided a three‐day weekly,
deviated fixed‐route, advance reservation service linking Blythe with distant medical facilities as
well as provide transfers to the SunLine transit network. Operating cost for the pilot period
totaled about $305,254 in addition to $99,541 for costs incurred by the Commission to administer
the program and consultant costs to assist PVVTA in service design and extensive marketing
support.
A one‐way trip totaled 118 miles from the Blythe Main Street Park and Ride to Desert Regional
Medical Center in Palm Springs. One‐way fare cost $10.00 per passenger, or $15.00 roundtrip.
Major destinations included the Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Medical Center,
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Indio, and various medical offices, dialysis centers,
and pharmacies in the cities of Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and La Quinta. The pilot program
period served 1,662 one‐way passenger trips.
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The program received national attention by FTA
to highlight the needs of healthcare access in
rural areas.
As required by the R2W program guidelines, a
final report was completed to measure FTA
goals of improved access to care, improved
health outcomes, and reduce health costs. The
BWE program was designed to track riders’
health changes over time by asking riders to
complete an initial registration about self‐
reported health history and health status.
Riders were asked to complete a survey with
parallel questions on every trip heading to the
Coachella Valley. Although changes in health
status cannot be directly attributed to BWE as
there are too many other variables influencing
health outcomes that are not transportation‐
related and not measured in the survey, most
riders credit the BWE and improved access to
healthcare with their improved health.
Additional challenges occurred in testing whether increased access to care lead to reduced
healthcare costs as it requires access to hospital records of patient care over a long‐term, being
able to connect BWE riders with longitudinal information about their health status. Nevertheless,
survey findings were valuable and concluded the following:
A total of 311 trips were surveyed and found that about 85 percent of the trips were taken
for health‐related purposes. Of this group, about two‐thirds (67 percent) were to make
specialist appointments, 20 percent were made for routine appointments, and 5 percent
for dental appointments.
About 42 percent of riders indicated that they were unable to go to the doctors in the last
six months because of lack of transportation.
Self‐reported health status that could be tracked over time was provided by 92 riders, or
35 percent of registered riders. Of this group, 45 percent indicated an improvement in
their self‐reported health status from registration to their most recent trip; 43 percent
maintained their health status; and 11 percent reported that their health status was
worse on their last trip than when they registered.
Upon completion of the pilot program, PVVTA successfully sought and secured funds through the
FTA Section 5311 Program for rural transit operators and utilized funds from the County of
Riverside’s Air Quality program to continue the service. The service was also modified to be open
to the general public and operational days was trimmed to two days a week and the first and
third Friday of each month to make the service more efficient and sustainable.
There is no financial impact for this item.
Attachment: Blythe Wellness Express Final Report
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................1
ABOUT THE BWE .......................................................................................................................................... 1
SERVICE PROVIDED ........................................................................................................................................ 1
HEALTH OUTCOMES ....................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................2
BACKGROUND ...................................................................................................................................2
REPORT PURPOSES ............................................................................................................................3
IMPLEMENTATION .............................................................................................................................4
EARLY AND CONTINUING PARTNERSHIPS ........................................................................................................... 4
A THOUGHTFUL OPERATING PLAN ................................................................................................................... 4
EXTENSIVE AND CONTINUING PROGRAM MARKETING ......................................................................................... 5
PERFORMANCE MEASURES ................................................................................................................6
HEALTH OUTCOMES ...........................................................................................................................9
METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................ 9
PROFILE OF RIDERS ........................................................................................................................................ 9
RIDER SURVEY FINDINGS ............................................................................................................................... 10
RIDER FOCUS GROUP ....................................................................................................................... 13
RIDER PROFILES ........................................................................................................................................... 13
WHY ARE RIDERS RIDING THE BWE ............................................................................................................... 14
HOW RIDERS DESCRIBE BWE ........................................................................................................................ 14
BWE SUCCESS STORIES ................................................................................................................................ 14
RIDERS’ SUGGESTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 15
MOVING FORWARD ......................................................................................................................... 15
FUNDING ................................................................................................................................................... 15
SERVICE CHANGES ....................................................................................................................................... 15
BRANDING.................................................................................................................................................. 15
LESSONS LEARNED ........................................................................................................................... 16
HEALTHCARE DISCUSSION ............................................................................................................................. 16
OPERATIONAL AND COST IMPLICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 17
MARKETING ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................ 17
APPENDICES .................................................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX A – BWE RIDERS’ GUIDE ............................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX B – BWE PRESS ........................................................................................................................... 18
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
About the BWE
The Blythe Wellness Express (BWE) is a lifeline service providing health-related transportation three
days a week between the rural City of Blythe and its surrounding communities and the Coachella Valley,
more than 100 miles away. The service responds to a long-reported need for access to healthcare
services not available in Blythe. The BWE is operated by Palo Verde Valley Transit Authority (PVVTA) and
funded by an FTA Rides to Wellness Grant secured by the Riverside County Transportation Commission
(RCTC), along with in-kind contributions from RCTC to satisfy the local match requirement. Operational
and funding partners include: the Palo Verde Hospital, the Independent Living Partnership’s
Transportation Reimbursement Program (a rider-centered volunteer driver service), the SunLine Transit
Agency, the Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund, the Riverside County Supervisor’s 4th
District Office and the Blythe Cancer Resource Center.
Service Provided
During the 18-month pilot program, BWE provided 1,662 one-way trips to 270 unique users. Unique
users refers to the number of distinct individuals riding the service, regardless of how many trips they
take. BWE’s route serves three hospitals and deviates to additional health care destinations as time
allows. Each trip is 118 miles one-way from the Blythe Main Street Park and Ride to Desert Regional
Medical Center in Palm Springs. Destinations included 21st Century Imaging and Radiology, Desert
Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Medical Center, Eisenhower Imaging, John F. Kennedy Memorial
Hospital, Kaiser Indio, medical offices in Palm Desert, Palm Springs and La Quinta, dialysis centers,
multiple pharmacies and Western Dental.
The program’s operating cost totaled $305,254 for vehicle-related operating costs. An additional
expense of $99,541 was incurred by RCTC in its efforts to administer the program and consultant costs
to assist PVVTA in service design and extensive marketing support. December 2018 experienced the
highest receipt of fare revenue at $1,315, bringing the overall farebox recovery ratio to 3.4%.
The BWE offered a free first round trip for all new users of the service as an incentive to experience how
the program works. The cost of the free ride is covered by local funds contributed by BWE’s funding
partners as part of the project match. The BWE’s plan for sustained service includes bridge funding from
local sources and continuing funding from FTA Section 5311 for rural transit operators.
Health Outcomes
To measure FTA goals of improved access to care, improved health outcomes and reduced health costs,
the BWE program was designed to track riders’ health changes over time. Riders completed an initial
registration about self-reported health history and health status. Riders were asked to complete a
survey with parallel questions on every trip heading to the Coachella Valley. BWE riders reported on
their trip purpose for 311 trips. Of these trips, 263 trips (84.5%) were taken for health-related reasons.
Self-reported health status that could be tracked over time was provided by 92 riders, or 35% of
registered riders. Of this group, 42 riders (45%) showed an improvement in their self-reported health
status from registration to their most recent trip. Forty riders (43%) maintained their health status and
11 riders (11%) reported that their health status was worse on their last trip than when they registered.
Additional health outcomes are discussed in the body of this report.
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INTRODUCTION
The Blythe Wellness Express (BWE) is a lifeline service between the City of Blythe and its surrounding
communities and into the Coachella Valley in support of medical trips. The BWE is in service on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, leaving Blythe each day at 6:30 a.m. en route to Coachella Valley
medical facilities with the first pick-up at 1:00 p.m. for the return to Blythe. The BWE operates as a
deviated fixed-route shuttle, stopping at the SunLine Transfer Center in Indio, the John F. Kennedy
Medical Center in Indio, the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage and the Desert Regional
Medical Center in Palm Springs. These locations serve as the timepoints for the inbound destinations
and outbound pick-up locations for the return trip back to Blythe. There are also stops that can be made
by request between Blythe and the Coachella Valley. These include the communities of Mesa Verde and
Desert Center, as well as a rest stop at Chiriaco Summit, which is located halfway between Blythe and
the Coachella Valley. The trip between Blythe and Indio is just over 100 miles one-way and the BWE
service registers 265 route miles per service day.
BWE riders must have an advance reservation and be prepared to pay their fare at least a day prior to
taking a trip. The fare for a one-way trip is $10.00 or a same-day round trip at $15.00 per person. As a
promotional incentive, the very first trip on the BWE is provided for free as a way of encouraging Blythe
residents to try the BWE where a round-trip experience could be a 10-hour day.
This report presents an assessment of the BWE service over the 18-month Rides to Wellness pilot
period. This includes a summary of the program development and launch, performance measures from
service operations and a qualitative assessment of health outcomes derived from rider surveys and
focus group feedback.
BACKGROUND
There has been a long existing need for a public transit
connection between Blythe and the Coachella Valley for
access to greater healthcare options and treatments not
available in the Palo Verde Valley. Blythe is an isolated
rural community on the far eastern edge of Riverside
County, along the Colorado River and within the Sonoran
Desert of central Arizona and eastern Riverside County. It
is 170 miles from the City of Riverside and 240 miles from
Los Angeles to the far west. The need for the lifeline
service resurfaced during the outreach phase of the
COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSIT-HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY in early 2016.
According to California's Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Healthcare Atlas, Blythe
and the surrounding communities (population 19,670) are designated as a healthcare and healthcare
professional shortage area in five (5) of six (6) categories, including Medically Underserved Population
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and Medically Underserved Area. Due to a lack of services or requirements to see a specific doctor
mandated by insurance, residents must often travel at least 100 miles or more to Coachella Valley for
care. Individuals who cannot drive, don’t have access to a vehicle or cannot afford the trip, do not
receive care.
The release of the Rides to Wellness (R2W) grant program enabled RCTC to take the lead role in the
development of a R2W grant application with the objectives of: 1) supporting PVVTA as the operator of
a health-oriented transportation service crossing the desert to Coachella health care facilities, the BWE,
and 2) expanding PVVTA’s role of mobility management for the rural Palo Verde Valley.
PVVTA is the public transit provider for the City of Blythe and its surrounding communities. The agency
operates five local deviated fixed-routes, Monday through Saturday, providing roughly 10,500 trips per
year within the city’s 27 square miles and to immediately adjacent communities. PVVTA has been the
public transit operator for the Palo Verde Valley of Eastern Riverside County for more than 40 years.
The development and submittal of the R2W grant application was a collaborative effort of multiple
partners. These included: RCTC and its consultants, PVVTA, the Palo Verde Hospital, the Independent
Living Partnership (TRIP Program) and the Sunline Transit Agency. Together, these organizations have
worked to define roles that support the operation of the overall BWE program. The project has also
been financially supported through local cash match resources provided by the Palo Verde Valley
Community Improvement Fund, the Riverside County Supervisor’s 4th District Office and the Blythe
Cancer Resource Center. The BWE team garnered huge public support during the application phase,
which led to a total of 27 letters of support from state and local governments, public transit, and human
and social services agencies.
The service model for the BWE sought to replicate elements of a very successful program in neighboring
Imperial County called MedTrans that provides lifeline medical trips for residents of the Imperial Valley
traveling in to San Diego. The Imperial Valley program had long been operating its service at capacity on
its 4-day schedule. MedTrans has a fare recovery ratio that supports a significant portion of the
program’s operating cost. While the two programs have a similar design, the pool of potential riders in
each service area is quite different, comparing the Imperial Valley population of more than 125,000
persons to Blythe’s population of less than 20,000. This shrinks the pool of possible riders but is offset by
the greater scarcity of medical and dental resources in Blythe and the volume of referrals by Blythe
general care physicians to specialty services in the Coachella Valley.
The BWE was selected as one of the R2W program’s 19 successful applicants and one of only two
projects funded in the state of California. The BWE pilot project was designed to provide 18 months of
vehicle service, preceded by a 6-month planning phase to develop and implement the operating and
marketing plans.
REPORT PURPOSES
This Pilot-End Performance Evaluation report serves to fulfill RCTC’s commitment to evaluation and
reporting as an FTA Rides to Wellness grant recipient. This includes reporting to TRAMS and reporting
the health outcomes proposed by RCTC in its grant application. The FTA goals the BWE project sought to
measure and report on are three: 1) improved access to care, 2) reduced healthcare costs and 3)
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improved health outcomes. Project partners developed a tiered measurement approach consistent with
the grant application’s Demonstration of Benefits and Evaluation Criteria further described in the Health
Outcomes section of this report. This report also serves as a self-assessment to support the
comprehensive independent evaluation of the R2W demonstration grants being conducted by the
Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) on behalf of FTA.
This report documents the BWE pilot operational performance measures and the health outcomes
related to improved access to care, reduced healthcare costs and improved health outcomes.
IMPLEMENTATION
Early and Continuing Partnerships
The planning phase for implementation of the BWE began with the engagement of a project steering
committee, consisting of representatives from each of the project’s operational and financial partners.
The steering committee’s role was to understand and define the mobility needs of the BWE target
population and to delineate the roles and responsibilities of the partner agencies. The many
partnerships required the execution of multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) amongst the
following agencies and their respective operating responsibilities:
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)—lead R2W applicant with planning and
fiduciary responsibility
The Palo Verde Valley Transportation Authority (PVVTA)—service operations contractor and
local public transit agency
Palo Verde Hospital—mobility management and patient referrals
Independent Living Partnership—mileage reimbursement program contractor
SunLine Transit Agency—Coachella Valley transit agency, providing emergency assistance
Additionally, partnerships were developed with three Blythe area stakeholders that each made cash
contributions towards the local match:
Palo Verde Valley Community Improvement Fund (CIF)
County of Riverside 4th District Supervisor John Benoit
Blythe Cancer Resource Center
A Thoughtful Operating Plan
The development of the operating plan began with the identification of major medical facilities in the
Coachella Valley and their proximity to other healthcare facilities that were communicated as desired
destinations by BWE partner agencies, local doctors’ offices, human services agencies and the
community at large. Vehicle test runs were conducted to assess travel times and establish realistic time
points, as well as to identify possible deviations sufficiently close to popular medical facilities to give
riders’ confidence that their appointment times could be met. The passenger fare was established after
lengthy discussion of what might be reasonable to a rider for a trip of that length, considering fuel prices
of making the trip in personal automobiles. A peer review of fares from similar long-distance services
was conducted. Other project specifics were introduced to the operating plan from “best practices”
developed through trial and error from neighboring Imperial County’s MedTrans experience. These
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included reservation processes, the requirement to pay the fare in advance and emergency road
procedures coordinated with SunLine Transit Agency.
Extensive and Continuing Program Marketing
The BWE was supported by a robust marketing plan that relied upon in-person mobility managers, both
at PVVTA and the Palo Verde Hospital, to disseminate user-friendly brochures and flyers, to field
telephone inquiries and to conduct regular outreach events throughout the community. Appendix A
presents the riders’ guide that was distributed widely within the Blythe community and late in the
project to Coachella Valley destinations to which riders commonly traveled.
Print materials were created with the user experience in mind and as the best way to easily convey how
to navigate this unique and potentially complicated service. Flyers and brochures were widely
distributed throughout the community, including Spanish-translated versions.
Press releases were developed and advertised in the Palo Verde Times newspaper in Blythe and the
Desert Sun in the Coachella Valley. Appendix B lists the eight articles published by these two
newspapers over the BWE’s initial 18 months, in addition to the production of a video by one newspaper
and the development of a Facebook page.
A user-friendly webpage was designed specifically for the BWE service and includes maps of the service
route, operating hours and service schedules, fare information and reservation procedures. The
webpage can be accessed at: www.blythewellnessexpress.org.
The BWE began service on July 3, 2017 and ran through Dec. 31, 2018 under the FTA grant. The timeline
of overall BWE planning and implementation activities is presented in Figure 1. Discussion of the plan for
continued BWE service, beyond the grant period, is included in this document’s section Moving Forward.
Launch: July 3, 2017
Riverside County Transportation Commission: Planning | Oversight | Technical Assistance
Pre-Application Planning
Feb-Apr 2016
R2W Grant
Application Process
Apr-May 2016
Project Implementation
Process
Sep 2016-July 2017
RCTC:
Coordination Plan should
respond to this need,
enable pursuit of grants
R2W Notice of Funding
Available:
March 29, 2016
Need Resurfaces
Coordination Plan Blythe
Outreach Meeting:
Feb 25, 2016
1st Community
Stakeholder Meeting:
Project Need & Design
April 14th, 2016
Grant Preparation
•Continued Stakeholder
Meetings
•Business Plan developed
•Grant Application
developed
RCTC commits to
applying as direct
recipient; funding grant
assistance
R2W Grant
Submitted:
Mar 31, 2016
R2W Award
Announced:
Sep 12, 2016
Planning for Launch:
•Partner contracts
•Finalize roles
•Finalize operations,
rider policies
•Rider Guide
•Marketing materials
RCTC Riverside County Coordination Plan Update Process: Jan-Nov 2016
Figure 1, BWE Overall Planning Schedule and Elements, Prior to July 2017 Launch
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES
After a slow start in July 2017, the BWE increased its ridership, delivering more than 100 one-way trips
per month consistently since February 2018 (Figure 2). Over the 18-month pilot period, the BWE
provided a total of 1,662 passenger trips. However, the projected ridership for the BWE for the 18-
month pilot was estimated at 2,888 one-way trips at the time of grant development. The projected
number of passenger trips was based on 225 service days; however, the BWE only operated on 203 days
when passenger trips were requested. An average daily round-trip passenger load of 12 passengers was
used to project estimated ridership. The program’s actual experience was an average daily round-trip
passenger load of 8 passengers.
Figure 2, BWE Ridership
While utilization increased and held steady, the number of new registrations did not increase
dramatically throughout the pilot period. Blythe has a limited pool of potential riders due to the area’s
smaller population and rural isolation. This indicates that continuing promotion and consistent outreach
to the local community will be crucial to the program’s future sustainability. In continuation beyond the
pilot period, the BWE service is being expanded to allow trips beyond medical purposes. This change in
program eligibility is expected to increase new registrations and help to grow ridership and increase use
of the vehicle capacity.
The BWE served a total of 270 unique users during the 18-month pilot (Table 1). Unique users refers to
the number of distinct individuals riding the service, regardless of how many trips they’ve taken in a
given period. There were multiple rounds of marketing activities conducted to help promote visibility
and awareness of the service and reach new or potential users. Activities included a project-specific
website, overhaul of the PVVTA website, bilingual riders’ guides and the distribution of promotional
materials at medical facilities in the Coachella Valley where riders commonly travel.
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The program’s total operating cost over 18 months was $404,795, of which $305,254 went to direct
vehicle operations and $99,541 supported start-up planning, program reporting and evaluation and an
extensive marketing and promotion effort. The program’s last reported month of service in December
2018 experienced the highest receipt of fare revenue at $1,315, bringing the farebox ratio for vehicle-
related expenses to 5.4% for the month. This recovery ratio does not include the RCTC cost of
administration, which will not continue post the pilot period. The farebox recovery ratio is still short of
the California Transportation Development Act’s (TDA) required 10% minimum farebox for rural
programs, but the increase is encouraging. The gradual increase suggests that the program might
achieve compliance within the TDA prescribed two-year grace period after the pilot ends and the
eligibility criteria are expanded and, perhaps, the fare is revisited.
The BWE offers a free first round trip for all new users of the service as an incentive to experience how
the program works. The cost of the free ride is covered by local funds contributed by the BWE’s funding
partners as match to the project. These local contributions will continue to be available over the next
few years.
The gradual increase in ridership has helped to lower the program’s cost per trip. After 18 months, the
cost per passenger trip is $183.67, which is not unexpected for an origin-to-destination service that
travels more than 250 route miles per day. Conversely, the final cost per revenue mile is shown at $5.89,
which is comparable to other directly operated, demand response and shuttle services.
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Table 1, BWE Performance Measures Over 18-Month Rides to Wellness Pilot Project Period
Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 18 - Month Total
Performance Measures
Unique Persons Served 28 13 14 28 19 21 38 54 58 36 49 56 59 85 65 70 73 62 270
New Registrations 24 14 11 23 16 14 21 11 18 15 6 7 9 25 14 14 20 13 275
Service Days 9 10 10 12 11 8 11 11 14 11 10 8 13 14 12 14 13 12 203
Trip Surveys Completed 13 18 11 19 9 14 14 20 19 24 23 31 41 38 22 21 22 22 381
Mobility Management Contacts 615 560 345 50 450 25 25 15 15 20 6 6 16 30 25 15 2 5 2,225
Total One-Way Passenger Trips 45 46 28 56 38 43 76 108 116 72 98 112 118 170 130 140 146 120 1,662
Total Round-Trips (Passengers)20 18 12 19 17 20 36 35 41 31 45 49 51 65 52 59 64 58 692
Vehicle Revenue Miles 2,023 2,294 2,109 2,526 2,690 2,217 2,734 3,062 3,532 2,050 4,130 4,302 3,252 3,425 2,868 3,000 2,890 2,747 51,851
Total Revenue Hours 49 55 45 53 57 51 63 81 91 58 90 82 64 77 67 65 68 62 1,178
Total Vehicle Miles 2,351 2,808 2,361 3,099 2,794 2,311 3,003 3,191 3,832 2,379 4,466 4,881 3,404 3,732 3,035 3,394 3,150 2,912 57,103
Total Service Hours 98 98 98 89 98 71 93 109 136 92 161 181 104 111 108 111 110 107 1,975
No Shows 5 - 1 4 3 1 3 1 4 3 1 1 1 2 - 3 3 6 42
Complaints 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1
Financial Measures
BWE Operating Cost $12,847.07 $12,867.04 $16,048.09 $15,298.17 $14,153.45 $16,291.16 $15,913.91 $15,713.31 $19,944.29 $15,838.44 $17,183.69 $22,040.20 $15,975.05 $17,447.05 $16,115.49 $18,062.99 $19,340.49 $24,174.51 $305,254.40
R2W Subsidy $8,342.85 $8,065.17 $9,980.17 9,683.33$ 9,188.77$ 8,822.97$ $9,254.69 $8,586.57 $11,484.57 $8,433.77 $9,415.97 $10,720.97 $9,424.04 $10,594.63 $8,303.75 $10,139.63 $9,544.34 $17,174.62 $177,160.81
Passenger Fare Revenue $205.00 $195.00 $155.00 $225.00 $120.00 $195.00 $525.00 $575.00 $885.00 $385.00 $520.00 $1,090.00 $405.00 $1,025.00 $940.00 $860.00 $870.00 $1,315.00 $10,490.00
BWE Program Local Revenue $644.34 $941.98 $297.39 $1,754.95 $1,104.79 $1,783.30 $974.33 $1,441.85 $2,774.83 $1,719.78 $2,082.83 $5,634.34 $866.12 $1,167.53 $2,126.85 $2,238.47 $4,111.26 $1,315.00 $32,979.94
Value of Free Ride Vouchers $325.00 $225.00 $75.00 $180.00 $180.00 $90.00 $150.00 $90.00 $135.00 $150.00 $30.00 $105.00 $60.00 $210.00 $60.00 $135.00 $255.00 $150.00 $2,605.00
Passengers per Revenue Hour 0.92 0.84 0.62 1.06 0.67 0.84 1.21 1.33 1.27 1.24 1.09 1.37 1.84 2.21 1.94 2.15 2.15 1.94 1.41
Passengers per Revenue Mile 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.03 0.04 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.03
Operations Indicators
Cost per Passenger $285.49 $279.72 $573.15 $273.18 $372.46 $378.86 $209.39 $145.49 $171.93 $219.98 $175.34 $196.79 $135.38 $102.63 $123.97 $129.02 $132.47 $201.45 $183.67
R2W Subsidy per Passenger $185.40 $175.33 $356.43 $172.92 $241.81 $205.19 $121.77 $79.51 $99.00 $117.14 $96.08 $95.72 $79.86 $62.32 $63.88 $72.43 $65.37 $143.12 $106.59
Cost per Mile $6.35 $5.61 $7.61 $6.06 $5.26 $7.35 $5.82 $5.13 $5.65 $7.73 $4.16 $5.12 $4.91 $5.09 $5.62 $6.02 $6.69 $8.80 $5.89
R2W Subsidy per Mile $4.12 $3.52 $4.73 $3.83 $3.42 $3.98 $3.39 $2.80 $3.25 $4.11 $2.28 $2.49 $2.90 $3.09 $2.90 $3.38 $3.30 $6.25 $3.42
Cost per Revenue Hour $262.19 $233.95 $356.62 $288.64 $248.31 $319.43 $252.60 $193.99 $219.17 $273.08 $190.93 $268.78 $249.61 $226.59 $240.53 $277.89 $284.42 $389.91 $259.13
Farebox Recovery Ratio 1.6% 1.5% 1.0% 1.5% 0.8% 1.2% 3.3% 3.7% 4.4% 2.4% 3.0% 4.9% 2.5% 5.9% 5.8% 4.8% 4.5% 5.4%3.4%
No Shows (as % of total trips)11.1% 0.0% 3.6% 7.1% 7.9% 2.3% 3.9% 0.9% 3.4% 4.2% 1.0% 0.9% 0.8% 1.2% 0.0% 2.1% 2.1% 5.0%2.5%
Complaints (as % of total trips)2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%0.1%
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HEALTH OUTCOMES
Methodology
Health outcomes for the BWE pilot program were defined by the FTA Rides to Wellness goals: improved
access to care, reduced healthcare costs and improved health outcomes. As the program was
administered by the transportation commission and not the Palo Verde Hospital, access to rider health
records could not be secured due to health information privacy rules. A measurement program
responsive to FTA goals was developed using self-reported health data on both the Registration Form
and Trip Surveys. While the best tool for the BWE Program proved to be self-reported health data, it did
not represent a scientific process nor provide the long-term information and hospital access needed to
fully measure FTA Rides to Wellness goals.
Health outcomes of BWE riders were measured through a three-tiered survey and analysis process:
• Tier One: Registration – Before using the services, riders completed a registration form that
provided self-reported baseline information on their health status. Riders were informed that
the registration process was necessary to measure outcomes for the grant process and their
information would be kept confidential.
• Tier Two: Trip Survey – Every trip to the Coachella Valley, riders were asked to take a voluntary
survey that asked about trip purposes, BWE use and health status. Questions on the registration
form and trip survey mirrored one another so that responses could be tracked over time.
• Tier Three: Year-End Health Assessment – This included a focus group with riders to understand
issues that could not be fully measured by surveys.
This report includes health outcomes collected during the entire 18-month pilot period.
Profile of Riders
As of December 31, 2018, 261 individuals
completed usable registration forms with
Blythe Wellness Express. Demographic
information about these riders is provided
below.
Age of Riders
As a public transit service, the BWE is open to
riders of all ages. A quarter of riders during
the pilot were under age 40 years old and
one-third of riders were between 40 and 59
years old, as illustrated in Figure 3. About one-
third of riders (34%) were between 60 and 79
years old, and only 5% were 80 years and
older.
Figure 3, Age of Riders
<40
26%
41-49
11%50-59
24%
60-69
21%
70-79
13%
80+
5%
Age
n=261
<40 41-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+
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Gender
The majority of riders (55%) were female, while 45% of riders were male.
Mobility Devices
The majority of BWE riders did not use a mobility device (72%). The
most commonly used device was a cane, reported by 15% of BWE
riders, followed by a walker, used by 8% of riders. Table 2 details all
mobility devices used by BWE riders.
Personal Care Attendants
Thirty-eight (38) riders, or 15%, report that they traveled with a
Personal Care Attendant (PCA) for some or all of the trips. The
majority of riders, 82% or 214, did not need a PCA.
Vehicle Availability and Driving
Most riders (60%) did not have access to a
car, while almost a quarter always had
access and 17% sometimes had access to
a car, as detailed in Figure 4. While they
may not have had a vehicle, many riders
did drive (44%). More than half (53%)
indicated they did not drive.
Health Insurance
Notably, the majority of riders (81%) had
health insurance. Only 14 riders (5%) did
not have health insurance.
Rider Survey Findings
The intent of the on-board riders’ survey, completed at the time of each trip, was to track changes to
riders’ health outcomes and access to healthcare over time. Despite participation from the Palo Verde
Hospital during grant and project development, the project could not secure access to patients’ records.
Therefore, RCTC developed a reporting process that relied on BWE riders’ self-reported data. While
great care was taken to create a survey that was simple and easy to understand, completed surveys
revealed that many riders were reluctant to take surveys each trip and had difficulty remembering
details about their healthcare or past appointments.
During the pilot period, the 261 (97%) of the 270 total registered BWE riders completed 381 trip surveys.
Surveys were only completed on trips originating in Blythe, not on the return trip from the Coachella
Valley in order to avoid double-counting. Findings from these surveys are reported here.
Do you use a mobility device?
n=261
No 72%
Cane 15%
Walker 8%
Manual Wheelchair 3%
Power Wheelchair 2%
Scooter 1%
Other 1%
Service Animal 0%
60%17%
22%
Vehicle Availability
n=261
No car access Car access sometimes
Car access always
Table 2, Use of Mobility Devices
Figure 4, Vehicle Availability
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Improved Access to Care
Riders reported on their trip purpose for 311 trips. Of these trips, 263 trips (85%) were taken for health-
related reasons. Two-thirds, or 178, of the healthcare trips (67%) were to make specialist appointments
(67%), 55 trips (20%) were made for routine
appointments, 14 trips (5%) for dental appointments
and two trips were made to access a pharmacy.
Specialists included: Dialysis, Optometry and
Ophthalmology, Oncology, Dermatology, Cardiology,
Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology,
Psychology, Radiology, Audiology and Orthopedics.
Notably, a single rider took at least 47 trips on BWE
for dialysis treatments.
During registration, riders were asked if in the past
six months they had been unable to go to the
doctors because of lack of transportation. As
demonstrated in Figure 5, 42% of riders reported,
“Yes,” they’d needed to go to the doctors, but did not have transportation. A total of 52% reported that
they had not experienced this issue.
Reduced Healthcare Costs
Attempts were made to measure reduced healthcare costs by testing the hypothesis that increased
access to care and compliance with a healthcare program will lead to reduced emergency department
visits, hospitalizations and, therefore, reduced healthcare costs. During grant development and
implementation, RCTC worked with our partner, the Palo Verde Hospital, to develop a health reporting
process that would comply with FTA goals and the hospital’s regulations. However, Palo Verde Hospital
administrators were unable to surmount the confidentiality concerns of HIPAA (Health Insurance Privacy
and Portability Act) and IRB (Institutional Review Board) and provide healthcare records for BWE riders.
As only self-reported data would be available for BWE riders, reporting forms were designed to attempt
to secure the information necessary to track healthcare costs. The rider registration forms and trip
survey included questions about past hospitalizations, visits to the emergency department and changes
to that behavior.
This approach provided minimal data. Riders often could not, or chose not to, complete survey forms,
perhaps due to their often-fragile state or the complicated and repeated nature of the questions. As a
consequence and due to the limited, self-reported data available, reductions in cost cannot be
definitively measured or empirically attributed to the BWE.
Based on this experience, this team believes accurately measuring reduction in healthcare costs requires
access to hospital records of patient care over a long-term, being able to connect BWE riders with
longitudinal information about their health status. This is not an arena for public transportation
programs.
42%52%
6%
During the past 6 months, did you
need to see a doctor but could not
due to lack of transportation?
n=261
Yes No Don't know/Not sure
Figure 5, Lack of Healthcare Transportation
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Improved Health Outcomes
Improved health outcomes of BWE riders were measured through riders’ self-reported health status on
the registration form and trip surveys. Riders were asked the same question on each form: “Overall, how
would you rate your health over the past four (4) weeks?” and presented with a scale from very poor to
excellent.
Of the 93 riders who provided self-reported health statuses that could be tracked over time, as detailed
in Table 3, 42 riders (45%) showed an improvement in their self-reported health status from registration
to their most recent trip. A similar proportion, 40 riders (43%), indicated they had maintained their
health status. Eleven riders (11%) reported that their health status was worse on their last trip than
when they registered.
Table 3, Health Outcomes
Self-Reported Health Status: Change over Time
n=93 riders
Improvement 45%
No change 43%
Decline 11%
While these changes in health status cannot be directly attributed to the BWE as there are too many
variables influencing health outcomes that are not measured here, most riders credit the BWE and
improved access to healthcare with their improved health. This experience was validated in the BWE
focus group convened in August 2018 and discussed subsequently.
Rider Comments
The final question on the trip survey provided riders an opportunity to comment on what BWE could do
to improve the service. A total of 128 comments were provided during the pilot period, summarized
here.
Positive Comments
Riders provided 100 positive comments complimenting BWE and thanking BWE for the service. Multiple
riders noted that the BWE is their only way to get to the Coachella Valley. Fourteen comments were
driver compliments. Four commenters expressed that they want the service to continue. A sampling of
the positive comments is provided here:
“Every trip is excellent.”
“Keep up the good work.”
“You have a great service and your driver is great, very helpful and friendly. All of your drivers I
have rode with have been great and very helpful and friendly. Thank you for having this service.”
“I think it is just perfect the way that it is. I love it, and I sure appreciate the trip, and I hope this
continues. I thank you for this opportunity. I've been looking to stay on this service. Thank you!”
“I've been riding on this bus over a year and am very pleased on this bus service. I give this bus
service a 100+ for a good job. Keep up the good work.”
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“Blythe needs this service. The BWE is the only way I can go to the doctors I need to see out of
town. Without BWE, I would only be able to see the doctors in Blythe. Thank you.”
“This was my first trip and it was a blessing, because I need to travel there fairly often to see
doctors, and it is getting too painful to drive myself.”
Rider Complaints and Suggestions
Just 28 suggestions or complaints were provided. Suggestions included:
service is needed every day of the week;
implement earlier hours of operation;
add additional bus stops;
provide service to Brawley;
offer free rides and a payment plan; and
provide additional amenities, such as Wi-Fi and cup holders.
Rider complaints included:
the bus needed better shocks as the ride was bumpy; and
air conditioning didn’t always work.
Overwhelmingly, riders are pleased with and grateful for the BWE. This was reflected in the very limited
number of complaints formally received by the program, essentially just in the early months after its
launch when operational issues were still being addressed. Additionally, multiple riders reported that
they would not have accessed care without the BWE. All complaints related to amenities or to the
shocks on the bus. PVVTA has already secured a new bus from the Section 5310 program, which has yet
to be delivered.
RIDER FOCUS GROUP
BWE riders were invited by the PVVTA administrators to a focus group held at PVVTA offices on July 23,
2018. Eight riders and one companion attended and participated in a 90-minute session, led by the
consultant team. The focus group was designed to invite input that cannot be readily provided through a
multiple-choice survey. The facilitated focus group discussion sought out additional anecdotal stories and
invited suggestions from riders on improving the BWE.
Riders’ comments about the BWE were overwhelmingly positive despite probing for areas to improve.
Many expressed considerable appreciation for the service. Highlights of the focus group conversation are
provided here:
Rider Profiles
Riders lived in Blythe CA, the unincorporated Riverside County areas within the Palo Verde
Valley and Ehrenberg AZ.
All but one participant had ridden BWE more than once.
Two riders reported having a disability.
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Why Are Riders Riding the BWE
Riders used the BWE primarily to get to healthcare specialists that do not exist in Blythe.
Multiple riders reported that the doctors in Blythe are not taking on new patients, so they
couldn’t receive treatment in Blythe.1
Multiple riders were not able to get to their appointments before BWE, so they were not getting
medical care.
One rider had negative experiences with Blythe area hospitals and doctors and wouldn’t seek
care there.
One rider would get a ride to Coachella Valley from his wife, but she had to take off work to
drive him. This presented a financial and emotional hardship.
One rider would get a ride from friends or family, but they would charge up to $150 and were
unreliable, causing him to miss appointments.
Greyhound was expensive ($39 to $53 one-way) and only ran twice per day.
How Riders Describe BWE
“A God-send”
“Road therapy”
“Miracle”
“Big help. There’s no other way.”
“Keep up the good work”
“Keep it around longer”
“This is vital”
“I am willing to pay a higher fare”
Drivers are:
o “courteous and safety-conscious”
o “excellent”
o “prompt and polite”
“Runs smoothly”
“A blessing”
BWE Success Stories
One rider was new to Blythe and when she arrived could not receive care as local doctors were
not taking on patients. She was referred to specialists in Brawley, approximately 90 miles away
in neighboring Imperial County, but could not get there. She missed many appointments and did
not receive care prior to riding the BWE.
One rider was in a wheelchair when he first started riding the BWE. Because of a lack of
transportation, he was not receiving care. Since he started riding the BWE and seeing specialists
1 Note, during the pilot project period, one long-time doctor retired and his practice was not automatically picked
up by the few remaining physicians in town.
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in Coachella Valley, he had gotten a prosthetic leg and was able to walk independently. He also
used the BWE to get to Walmart for his first pair of glasses.
o This rider also used the BWE to meet his new granddaughter in the hospital. He learned
his daughter went into early labor and was alone for delivery in a Coachella Valley
Hospital. The next morning, he rode BWE to visit his daughter and new grandbaby.
Riders’ Suggestions
Sell snacks and water on the BWE.
Serve Brawley (90 miles to the southwest in Imperial County). There are specialists there to
whom Blythe doctors refer patients.
Post BWE information at key locations: social services, community center, library and VFW.
Provide more information about SunLine schedules.
MOVING FORWARD
PVVTA will continue operation of the Blythe Wellness Express as part of its regular service. Next steps
are detailed below.
Funding
PVVTA secured a one-time bridge-funding contribution of $74,000 from the County’s Executive Office
Air Quality program to continue BWE operations from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 31, 2019. PVVTA also
has secured an ongoing annual grant of $20,000 from the Mojave Desert AQMD to help offset operating
costs. RCTC has allocated ongoing funding from FTA Section 5311 for rural transit operators to the
PVVTA for FY 19/20.
Service Changes
Beginning in January 2019, the BWE will run twice-weekly on Mondays and Fridays and on the first and
third Friday of each month. The program’s operating hours will remain the same. There have been
suggestions from Blythe’s city government to raise the round-trip fare from $15 to $20, but PVVTA is
reluctant to make that change at this time. An emphasis will continue to be placed on medical trips, but
riders will now be able to ride the BWE for any Coachella Valley purpose. The registration form has been
modified to be more open for general public trips and onboard health surveys will no longer be
required. Registrations in advance of the first trip are a continued requirement, as this strategy has been
important to keeping no-shows at a minimum.
Branding
Enhanced branding has benefited BWE and all PVVTA services by ensuring information is user-friendly
and easily accessible to riders and potential riders.
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Part of a branding effort is already underway. An upgrade to PVVTA’s website (www.pvvta.com) was
included in the R2W grant application and was undertaken during the implementation process. The
website update included various elements:
• providing a face-lift to modernize the site, making it attractive and more approachable;
• placing a prominent trip planner on the home page;
• building a new system map and individual route maps that visually assist the rider in making
choices; and
• providing updated information about riding and fare payment.
An important next step would be to update PVVTA’s logo. Currently a simple blue bus icon, the PVVTA
logo is generic, outdated and missing opportunities to easily convey sense-of-place or other information.
Creating a modernized logo would be relatively low cost and its “launch” could also be used as an
opportunity to continue to promote PVVTA and the BWE widely.
LESSONS LEARNED
While providing necessary healthcare access to the community of Blythe, CA, the BWE program also has
provided valuable information about developing and operating pilot transportation programs in small,
rural communities. The following discussions report on the lessons learned during this 18-month period
that could be transferrable to other isolated rural settings.
Healthcare Discussion
Riders expressed overwhelming and continuing support for the BWE, noting the considerable
improvement to their health—and lives—because of transportation for healthcare trips. Quantifying
these changes through surveys, however, yielded modest results. Reductions in healthcare costs proved
the most difficult to measure.
However, there are several notable and surprising findings from the survey process. These include:
• The majority of riders (212) did have health insurance. Conversation with riders revealed that
despite being insured, riders traveled to the Coachella Valley for healthcare for several reasons:
1) their insurance was not accepted locally; 2) doctors in Blythe were not accepting new
patients; or 3) specialist services were not available in Blythe.
• No change in health status was reported by 43% of respondents. This is significant, because
these patients were receiving regular care and maintaining their health. Additionally, the focus
group conversation revealed that once some riders had one health issue under control, they
could begin to focus on other concerns. This could account for a perception of less “improved”
health outcomes than anticipated, but is nonetheless important to maintaining quality of life for
those managing chronic health conditions.
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Operational and Cost Implications
The first year of service included significant expense for start-up and operational planning, website
development, marketing and to provide the service evaluation responsive to the R2W objectives. RCTC
contributed significantly towards these activities. Beginning in January 2019, PVVTA assumes the lead
role and will continue to operate the BWE service, although for broader trip purposes.
While ridership has grown and farebox recovery is increasing, the BWE still needs to bridge the gap
between its current farebox recovery and the required TDA mandate of 10% for rural operators. PVVTA
has secured funding for an additional operating year beyond the 18-month Rides to Wellness pilot
period. RCTC has set aside an apportionment of FTA Section 5311 funds for future years to help sustain
this inter-city transit connection.
Addressing the farebox return ratio is a continuing challenge where, under California law, a rural or
demand response service must attain 10% of its overall operating costs from passenger fares. BWE is
ending the pilot period with a 3.4% farebox recovery ratio, exclusive of start-up and R2W administrative
expenses. Although PVVTA could be granted a farebox exception for its next two years of service under
the California Transportation Act Section 99250.5, PVVTA staff must continue to find ways to reduce
service costs and increase ridership to come up to the 10% required compliance level. Focusing to
provide service on the days of the week or days of the month that are the most productive and
eliminating days with low ridership will be explored during the next service year. The challenge is to find
the balance between providing fewer service days to reduce service costs but still have enough service
to satisfy the community’s travel needs and retain ridership. The new service also will be expanded from
only providing medical trips to an open service for any trip purpose. The expanded trip eligibility is
expected to attract new riders that might want to travel to the Coachella Valley for shopping or
recreational purposes.
Expanded Marketing
A marketing effort was launched late in FY 17/18 at the “destination end,” with the medical facilities in
the Coachella Valley area to which people were taken. The BWE’s planning team visited destination
hospitals in the Coachella Valley to promote the availability of the BWE service and to provide intake
personnel with current BWE Rider Guides. The goal of this trip was to ensure that there was awareness
of and BWE information available to hospital gatekeepers who deal directly with patients in scheduling
appointments, managing care and arranging discharges.
The BWE team made solid connections with frontline hospital managers and directors at the Desert
Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs and the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. The
visited facilities agreed to partner with the BWE program through staff training in relevant departments
about the BWE service and to further discuss the best way to promote and utilize it. It was discovered
during these meetings that many Blythe residents are discharged from Coachella Valley hospitals with
no transportation options for their return back to Blythe. The hospitals are often forced to find high-
priced private transportation to make these trips. The BWE could be an option for the return trip on its
operating days, in such instances.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A – BWE Riders’ Guide
Appendix B – BWE Press
For more information please contact:
George Colangeli, General Manager
Palo Verde Valley Transit Authority
PaoloVerdeBus@yahoo.com
Dennis Brooks, BWE Grant Project Manager
AMMA Transit Planning
DBrooks@AmmaTransitPlanning.com
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Appendix B – BWE Press
Palo Verde Valley Times
Blythe In Focus: Blythe welcomes 'Wellness Express'
Q&A with PVVTA General Manager George Colangeli.
June 21, 2017
http://www.pvvt.com/blythe-in-focus-blythe-welcomes-wellness-express/image_7b24b09a-56b2-11e7-
8c67-3b0970a0eccb.html
Palo Verde Valley Times
Blythe In Focus: Blythe welcomes 'Wellness Express'
Announcement of the free fare policy for first time riders.
July 19, 2017
http://www.pvvt.com/blythe-wellness-express-first-ride-free/image_6da1602e-6ce4-11e7-97c5-
4bd32bdb2f93.html
The Desert Independent
First wellness ride free on the new Blythe Wellness Express
Promotion of the first ride free promotion.
July 20,2017
http://www.thedesertinde.com/Articles-2017/First-wellness-ride-free-on-the-new-Blythe-Wellness-
Express--0720.html
Riverside County Transportation Commission Website
Blythe Wellness Express launches service to improve access to healthcare
Transportation commission announcement of new service.
Aug. 3, 2017
http://www.rctc.org/blythe-wellness-express-launch/
Desert Sun News
Transportation access for Riverside County communities can be difference between life of pain or
comfort
Description of transportation challenges for Eastern Riverside County.
Aug. 30, 2017
https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/health/2017/08/30/transportation-access-riverside-county-
communities-can-difference-between-life-pain-comfort/594569001/
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Desert Sun News
Blythe Wellness Express has given me back my life
Video testimonial from a Blythe resident and BWE rider.
Aug. 30, 2017
https://www.desertsun.com/videos/news/2017/08/30/blythe-wellness-express-has-given-me-back-my-
life/103876042/
Palo Verde Valley Times
Eisenhower, patients on the Blythe Wellness Express: “This is a Godsend”
Description of marketing effort to destinations in Coachella Valley and rider focus group.
Aug. 2, 2018
https://www.pvvt.com/blythe_news/eisenhower-patients-on-the-blythe-wellness-express-this-is-
a/article_071a82e0-96af-11e8-b9ee-eff08d934bcd.html
Facebook Page of Palo Verde Valley Times
Photo album depicting the August 2018 marketing effort to destinations in Coachella Valley and rider
focus group.
Eisenhower, patients on the Blythe Wellness Express: “This is a Godsend”
https://www.facebook.com/pg/blythenews/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1719594064755552
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BLYTHE WELLNESS EXPRESSPILOT PROGRAM FINAL REPORT
Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director
George Colangeli, General Manager, Palo Verde Transit Agency
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FTA Rides to Wellness Program
2
•Rides to Wellness Goals:
1.Increase Access to Care
2.Improve Health Outcomes
3.Reduce Healthcare Costs
•In 2016, RCTC was awarded on behalf of PVVTA to operate
BWE for an 18-month pilot period
•Total award = $185,753
•Total Operating = $305,254
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Supporting Partners
4
Palo Verde Valley
…and 27 letters of support!
BLYTHE CANCER
RESOURCE CENTER
Service Profile
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•265 miles roundtrip
•Deviated Fixed-Route
•Riders register and
reserve trip
•3 days per week
•$15 roundtrip
•Major destinations:
–Desert Regional Med Ctr
–Eisenhower Medical Ctr
–J.F. Kennedy Memorial,
–Kaiser Indio
Rider Profile
6
< 40,
26%
41 -49,
11%
50 -59,
24%
60 -69,
21%
70 -79,
13%
> 80,
5%
Age
No car
access
60%
Car access
always
22%
Car access
sometimes
17%
Vehicle Availability
45%55%
81%
Insured
Final Report Findings
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•85% of the trips were for health-related purposes
•Over 2/3 were for specialist appointments
•42% indicated that they were unable to go to the doctors in
the last six months due to lack of transportation
•Self-reported health status:
–45% indicated an improvement;
–43% maintained their health status; and
–11% stated that their health status declined.
Customer Feedback
8
“Big help. There’s no
other way.”
“Provide additional
amenities…Wi-Fi and cup
holders.”
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Moving Forward
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•Funding from AB 2766 and FTA Section 5311
•Service Modifications
–2-days a week (Mon & Fri)
–1st & 3rd Friday of each month
–Increase roundtrip to $20
–More general public trips
•Expanded marketing and branding
QUESTIONS?
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AGENDA ITEM 9
Agenda Item 9
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: January 8, 2020
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Aaron Hake, External Affairs Director
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Countywide Traffic Relief Plan Draft
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Discuss and provide input on the draft Countywide Traffic Relief Plan (Plan); and
2) Approve the draft Plan for public circulation and comment through June 10, 2020.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In public meetings, the Commission and Traffic Relief Strategy Committee have provided the
following input into development of the draft Plan during Brown Act-compliant public meetings
that were live-streamed on RCTC.org for public viewing:
• Commission approval of:
o Vision, Goals, and Objectives (Four vision statements, and 15 goals and objectives)
– October 9, 2019
o Revenue estimate (for a half-cent sales tax over 30 years) – November 13, 2019
o Sub-regional structure (Coachella Valley, Palo Verde Valley, Western County) –
November 13, 2019
o Expenditure categories (Reducing Congestion and Connecting Communities;
Improving Safety and Keeping Infrastructure in Good Condition; Supporting
Veterans, Seniors, Students, and Individuals with Disabilities) – November 13,
2019
o Commission approval of investments for inclusion in the Western County
component of the Plan, planning horizon, and level of fiscal constraint. –
December 11, 2019
• Committee approval of policy approach for the Coachella Valley component of the Plan.
– November 13, 2019
• Committee approval of a comprehensive public outreach approach for the draft Traffic
Relief Plan – November 13, 2019
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• Commission input regarding the draft Plan framework. – December 11, 2019
The draft Plan includes the Commission-adopted vision, goals, and objectives, sub-regional
structure with return-to-source requirements, and deference to the Coachella Valley Association
of Governments Transportation Project Prioritization Study for implementation of the Plan in the
Coachella Valley.
Upon Commission approval, this draft Plan will be circulated to the public for comment through
June 10, 2020. Assuming Commission approval, staff and consultants will execute the
comprehensive public outreach approach adopted by the Traffic Relief Strategy Committee with
the resources previously approved by the Commission as part of the enhanced Public
Engagement Program.
A final Plan will be presented to the Commission on June 10, 2020, for consideration to be placed
on the November 2020 ballot. As the Commission has previously stated, there is independent
public value to creating a Traffic Relief Plan to set a blueprint for the future of Riverside County,
regardless of whether the Plan is put to a vote of the People.
There is no fiscal impact to the approval of the draft Plan for public circulation and comment.
Attachment: January 2020 Draft Traffic Relief Plan
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TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
DRAFT — JANUARY 2020
A local strategy to improve traffic flow, safety, and economic opportunity in Riverside County
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Table of Contents
Overview of the Traffic Relief Plan ..................................................................................................1
Trust and Accountability to Taxpayers ............................................................................................3
Equity and Balance ..........................................................................................................................4
Traffic Relief Plan: Your Guide to Projects and Services ..................................................................5
Coachella Valley ..............................................................................................................................6
Palo Verde Valley (Blythe) ..............................................................................................................10
Western Riverside County .............................................................................................................13
Easier Highway Access/Faster Highways .................................................................................16
Better Roads .............................................................................................................................17
New East-West Routes .............................................................................................................18
Revitalizing the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley ...............................................................................19
More Train Service ....................................................................................................................20
Frequent Bus Service ................................................................................................................22
Longer Trails .............................................................................................................................24
Help with My Commute ...........................................................................................................24
New Technology .......................................................................................................................25
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Your voice. Your plan.
The Traffic Relief Plan is a local strategy to reduce traffic bottlenecks, improve safety, and help create a stronger, more sustainable economy for our communities.
Over the past year, you and thousands of your neighbors spoke up for improved transportation through the #RebootMyCommute community engagement initiative, surveys, and at public events and meetings. From freeways that move faster, to more frequent trains, and specific local streets that need upgrades, you told us that these improvements will make a difference to your life. You also told us that creating more jobs in Riverside County is essential to solving our transportation woes. We’ve listened and want to engage with you once again.
Highlights of the Traffic Relief Plan include:
• Improving freeway traffic flow on I-10, I-15, the 60, 91, and I-215 by adding lanes, upgrading on- and off-ramps and bridges, and increasing bus and Metrolink frequencies;
• Improving traffic flow and safety on major roads such as Alessandro Boulevard, Bob Hope Drive, Bundy Canyon Road, Clinton Keith Road, Cook Street, Fred Waring Drive, Heacock Street, Highway 111, Indian Canyon Drive, Keller Road, Limonite Avenue, Monroe Street, Redlands Boulevard, Sun Lakes Boulevard, Temescal Canyon Road, and Van Buren Boulevard.
• Improving safety on highly-traveled two-lane roads such as Gilman Springs Road and Grand Avenue and at intersections with railroad tracks.
• Improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists including for children going to and from school.
• Increasing frequency and reliability of Metrolink train service by adding new tracks and more trains, and making existing train service more sustainable over the long-term.
• Revitalizing the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley by accelerating completion of a new east-west highway called the Mid County Parkway and a new Route 79, and extending Metrolink service to Hemet and San Jacinto.
• Increasing frequency and convenience of express bus services throughout Riverside County, enabling more commuters to enjoy reduced-stress alternatives to driving, complete with wi-fi enabled buses.
• Improving the condition of existing roads by providing funds to local governments for basic pothole repairs, paving of dirt roads, and synchronizing signals.
• Providing more independence and opportunity for residents who rely on public transportation services, such as seniors, individuals with disabilities, students, and residents of rural communities.
• Supporting veterans who have served our country and need assistance accessing medical care and employment opportunities.
• Innovating with new technologies that can improve the efficiency and safety of the current roadway and public transit systems, paving the way for connected and autonomous vehicles.
• Completing the regional trail system in Riverside County to improve safe routes to school, and offer safe bicycle commuting for those who would take their cars off the road at commute times
• Constructing rail stations in the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass to prepare for daily train service to the desert from L.A. via Riverside and Orange County.
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The Traffic Relief Plan represents a change in the thinking of the past by:
• Encouraging more local employment. Incentives are created for cities to plan for local job-creation and the infrastructure to support those new jobs so residents can have careers closer to home.
• Tackling the toughest bottlenecks and traffic problems. Speeding up how quickly new lanes and public transit options can be implemented where traffic is the worst and funding is not otherwise available.
• Connecting our own county. The Traffic Relief Plan prioritizes modernizing our own transportation system within Riverside County.
• Providing equity to small, rural, and underserved communities in need of essential infrastructure.
• Implementing new technology that can increase efficiency of existing infrastructure, increase convenience of public transportation, and prepare for autonomous and connected vehicles.
If the Traffic Relief Plan is approved by two-thirds of Riverside County voters on November 3, 2020:
• The sales tax in Riverside County will go up by ½-cent until ended by voters. This will generate approximately $200 million per year (in 2020 dollars) for investment directly into Riverside County’s transportation system.
• All funds will stay local. Coachella Valley funds stay in the Coachella Valley. Western Riverside County funds stay in Western Riverside County. Palo Verde Valley (Blythe) funds stay in Palo Verde Valley. Sacramento and D.C. cannot raid these locally-controlled funds.
• Projects will get done faster. Many transportation improvements that Riverside County residents want are decades away from reality, at best. The Traffic Relief Plan provides funding to speed up completion of these projects.
• Local leaders representing every city and unincorporated community in Riverside County will oversee implementation of the Traffic Relief Plan. These leaders serve on the board of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), which is the legally responsible public entity for regional transportation planning and funding in Riverside County. To ensure local control in the Coachella Valley, RCTC will delegate implementation of the Traffic Relief Plan to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG).
• Independent financial audits are required and must be disclosed to the public to ensure that the Traffic Relief Plan is being implemented lawfully and in accordance with the will of voters.
• No more than 1% of net revenues generated by the Traffic Relief Plan will be used for administrative salaries and benefits to administer the entire Plan.
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Independent Audits Required
No less than annually, RCTC will obtain an independent fiscal audit of the expenditure of all funds raised through the Plan. The audit will determine compliance with requirements of the Plan and its governing Ordinance. The audit will be published on the internet.
Efficiency, Responsibility, Local Control
Local Voice. Local Control. Riverside County residents hold the power to enact the Plan, which will then be implemented through their locally elected representatives and local public works professionals. By law, the Plan is implemented by RCTC, which is governed by local city council members or mayors of every city and all five members of the County Board of Supervisors.
Protection from Sacramento and Washington. State and federal governments cannot legally divert, take, or direct funds raised through this local Plan and its governing ordinance.
Fiscal Responsibility and Efficiency. Administrative salaries and benefits to administer the Plan are limited to no more than 1% of net revenues generated under the Plan’s governing ordinance. Implementation of this Plan will not require the creation of any new government entity. To achieve efficiency and local control, RCTC may delegate appropriate responsibilities for administering components of the Plan to existing local governments at its discretion.
Transparency and Openness
Implementation of the Plan will occur in compliance with all transparency, disclosure, and open meetings laws.
Mandatory Plan Review and Updates
Through a public process, RCTC must formally review this Plan at least every 10 years after it takes effect to ensure the Plan reflects the current and anticipated future needs of Riverside
County’s residents. If RCTC wishes to amend the Plan after its review or at any other point in time, RCTC must follow current state law and this Plan’s voter-approved governing ordinance to do so.
Innovation and Partnership
To reduce the burden on taxpayers to fully fund the transportation needs of Riverside County, there are opportunities to partner with the private sector to offset costs, generate revenue to pay for public services and projects, or increase the efficiency of existing infrastructure. Where the law allows and adequate public benefits can be demonstrated, RCTC may use Plan funds to partner with non-governmental entities on projects, services, and technologies. Examples of potential partnerships include, but are not limited to, joint development of rail stations, leasing of RCTC property, ride-sharing and alternative transportation services, construction of rail tracks on private rights of way, and partnering on advanced roadway and vehicle technologies that improve traffic flow or reduce emissions.
Flexibility to Expedite Projects
To expedite priority projects and services, reduce costs to taxpayers, prevent loss of services to the public, or avoid loss of other funding, RCTC may make maximum use of funds by temporarily shifting funds between transportation purposes. In borrowing and making loans, the proportionate shares for areas and purposes over the duration of the Plan may not be changed without an amendment of the Plan as required by law.
RCTC may issue bonds or other debt against future revenue to achieve any objectives of the Plan. RCTC will issue bonds or other debt in a reasonable and prudent manner and in accordance with applicable laws. The issuances of bonds or other debt will be limited by a threshold adopted by RCTC in a public meeting compliant with open meetings laws.
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Equity and Fairness
Equity for all residents of Riverside County is the foundation of the Traffic Relief Plan.
Many residents of Riverside County live in areas that lack basic infrastructure and public transportation services. A growing number of residents are besieged by traffic congestion. Many are at risk of losing critical access during emergencies and natural disasters.
Lack of adequate transportation infrastructure can impair health, safety, economic opportunity, and social and familiar relationships.
Therefore, the Traffic Relief Plan commits to providing equity for Riverside County residents in the following ways:
Geography
The Plan recognizes the three distinct subregions of Riverside County and ensures that revenues raised by the Plan in each subregion remain there and cannot be moved to other parts of the county:
• Coachella Valley
• Palo Verde Valley (Blythe area)
• Western Riverside County (Riverside and Corona areas, Moreno Valley and Perris areas, Hemet-San Jacinto Valley, San Gorgonio Pass, and Temecula-Murrieta-Lake Elsinore areas)
Small, Rural, Underserved Communities
Decisions based on needs. Priority for investments in areas requiring significant infrastructure repairs and upgrades will be determined based on objective needs.
Maintenance of local roads. All communities will have access to new funding to keep local streets and roads in good condition.
Independence for those who need it. The Traffic Relief Plan places significant focus on seniors, students, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and residents of rural and underserved communities for whom public transportation is essential to access medical care, education, employment, and other critical services. The Plan also supports veterans to ensure they are able to access medical care and employment opportunities.
Balanced Transportation System
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes that Riverside County needs improvement in all types of transportation.
Proactively addressing the transportation problems in Riverside County and creating a healthy and vibrant community for decades to come requires a flexible and all-of-the-above approach.
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Investment Types
The Plan includes nine investment types. In the Coachella Valley, all investment types are funded through the valleywide Transportation Project Prioritization Study (TPPS). In Western Riverside County, a specific percentage of funding is reserved for each investment type, with several sub-types. In the Palo Verde Valley (Blythe), all funds are dedicated to Better Roads and Frequent Bus Service.
Better Roads – Widening and extending major roadways for traffic flow and safety; repairing potholes and repaving roads; adding stop signs, signals and other safety features; retrofitting bridges; coordinating traffic signal timing on major streets; adding crosswalks, sidewalks and signage for pedestrians, especially for students traveling to and from school; and separating streets from railroad tracks
Faster Highways – Adding lanes to the 91, 60, Interstate 15, and Interstate 215, improving traffic flow on Highway 111 and Interstate 10 in the Coachella Valley, and constructing the Mid County Parkway and a new Route 79
Easier Highway Access – Building and improving interchanges, bridges, on-ramps and off-ramps with interstates and state routes
More Train Service – Increasing frequency, reliability, and safety of Metrolink trains; building new tracks, parking and stations; extending service from Perris to Hemet and San Jacinto; and building stations in the San Gorgonio Pass and Coachella Valley to support daily passenger service between L.A. and the Coachella Valley; sustaining operation of rail service throughout the county
Frequent Bus Service – Expanding express/rapid bus service options; modernizing and adding zero-emission buses; providing targeted transit services and keeping bus fares low for seniors, veterans, students and individuals with disabilities; upgrading bus stops and amenities; and improving connections between home, transit and workplaces
Help with My Commute – Expanding Freeway Service Patrol roadside assistance and maintaining and expanding carpool/vanpool service and Park & Ride Lots
Longer Trails – Expanding and improving access to hiking, cycling, and walking/running by completing Riverside County’s master-planned regional trail system to improve safe routes to school, and offer safe bicycle commuting for those who would take their cars off the road at commute times
New Technology – Using innovation and new technology to improve traffic flow, provide better information to travelers, improve movement of commerce and support local, and regional economic development
Flood and Dust Control – Reinforcing roadways and infrastructure against natural hazards in the Coachella Valley
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The Coachella Valley component of the Traffic Relief Plan calls for improvements to all aspects of the transportation system.
All revenues generated under the Plan in the Coachella Valley will remain in the Coachella Valley for expenditure. Funding will provide investments in communities that fully participate in, and are compliant with, the Coachella Valley’s Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) policies and procedures.
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) will administer the Plan in the Coachella Valley. CVAG is a public agency governed by an Executive Committee consisting of the mayor or an elected official representing every city council in the Coachella Valley and the City of Blythe, all five County Supervisors, and the Tribal Chairmen from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Cabazon Band of Mission Indians.
CVAG will establish priorities according to the Transportation Project Prioritization Process (TPPS), which is a merit-based method of scoring all regional projects in the Coachella Valley. Project priorities are based on criteria adopted by the CVAG Executive Committee, as recommended by civil engineers and public works professionals serving on technical sub-committees that represent every CVAG member jurisdiction.
The TPPS is the guiding document for transportation investments on regional roadways, including highway interchanges, road widenings and improvements, bridge projects and valleywide signal synchronization. The TPPS will continue to broaden to include proposed investments in creating and maintaining transportation infrastructure, including but not limited to:
• Passenger rail investments, such as train stations, that help connect the Coachella Valley to Los Angeles and/or Orange County;
• Upgrading infrastructure to eliminate or reduce road closures associated with natural disasters, such as flooding and blow sand;
• Infrastructure and systems to improve all forms of mass transit;
• Active transportation, such as facilities for biking and walking safely;
• New mobility concepts and technologies to connect the workforce to the workplace and to reduce seasonal and event-related traffic congestion; and
• Creating consistency across the Coachella Valley’s regional roadways by providing additional maintenance programs and enhancements that improve the travel experience for residents and visitors.
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The Plan in the Coachella Valley will also be consistent with countywide strategies to accelerate investments, achieve balance and equity, provide economic opportunities, and accommodate changing transportation technologies.
The Coachella Valley portion of the Plan will also fund operations and maintenance (O&M) of regional transportation corridors as identified in the TPPS. The CVAG regional O&M program would support operations, repairs, and replacement of traffic management systems, pavement surfaces and traffic control devices. This program will enhance existing efforts to promote uniform standards, keep transportation infrastructure in good condition, and extend the life cycle of Coachella Valley’s transportation infrastructure. These regional corridors span cities and unincorporated communities and include, but are not limited to:
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All revenues generated in the Palo Verde Valley will remain in the Palo Verde Valley, with local streets and roads funding returned directly to the City of Blythe and County of Riverside. Funding for public transportation services will be directed by RCTC in consultation and collaboration with the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency. Of the revenues generated through the Traffic Relief Plan, 60% will be devoted to improving roads and 40% will be devoted to improving public transportation services.
Addressing transportation needs in rural areas, such as the Palo Verde Valley, will be community-centered to strengthen community health, quality of life, the agricultural economy, and tourism. The Plan will focus on:
• Safety and maintenance of local streets and roads;
• Ensuring public infrastructure complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
• Closing sidewalk gaps and enhancing bike lanes for improved pedestrian access to and from schools;
• Establishing a new vanpool program for residents commuting to major employment areas, such as Ironwood and Chuckawalla Valley prisons, Coachella Valley, and Arizona;
• Providing reduced- or free-fare public transit to increase access to education, healthcare, employment, and basic services;
• Replacing and expanding the bus fleet to improve air quality with low- and zero-emission vehicles;
• Upgrading transit operating and maintenance facilities to maintain transit vehicles and keep transportation infrastructure in good condition; and
• Increasing frequency and expanding public transit options for education, healthcare, employment and basic services in underserved neighborhoods.
Transportation investments through the Plan will also serve as a driver for economic development in the community. Establishing a more sustainable public transportation network will leverage other public and private investments and encourage new businesses to invest.
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More Train Service, 20%
Frequent Bus Service, 6%
Longer Trails, 2%
Help With My Commute, 4%
New Technology, 5%
Better Roads, 19%
Easier Highway Access, 13%
Faster Highways, 31%
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Western Riverside County traffic relief funds will be allocated to transportation projects and services as shown in the chart above. RCTC will establish criteria to prioritize projects and services based upon the recommendation of civil engineers and public works professionals serving on the Technical Advisory Committee. Prioritization must be consistent with the vision, goals, objectives, principles, policies, and desired outcomes described in the Traffic Relief Plan. For any local jurisdiction to receive funds through the Traffic Relief Plan, the jurisdiction must be a participant in good standing in the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program, which ensures that new development pays for its fair share of impacts on the transportation system, and the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Program (MSHCP), which protects locally endangered and threatened plants and animals and ensures that transportation projects can receive streamlined environmental approvals.
The following pages describe the projects and services envisioned to be implemented. These projects and services were identified by RCTC Commissioners, members of the public, local transportation experts, and civic leaders in Riverside County through extensive public outreach and engagement. RCTC may add projects and services not mentioned in the Plan if those projects and services are consistent with the Plan or achieve the same result as a project or service mentioned in the Plan.
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More Train Service, 20%
Frequent Bus Service, 6%
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New Technology, 5%
Better Roads, 19%
Easier Highway Access, 13%
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The Traffic Relief Plan makes substantial investments in improving the flow of local highways and residents’ abilities to get on and off them more easily. Many of these improvements have already been identified in local plans and are awaiting funding to be constructed. The Traffic Relief Plan devotes 31% of funding in Western Riverside County toward faster highways and 13% toward easier highway access. Combined, these investments can achieve the following on the county’s major highway corridors:
I-15 Corridor
• Add at least one lane in each direction to I-15 between Route 74 in Lake Elsinore and the San Diego County line
• Eliminate the “lane drops” on southbound I-15 between Magnolia Avenue and Cajalco Road in Corona
• Construct the final phase of the French Valley Parkway interchange at I-15 in Temecula, which includes:
o Widening ramps at Winchester Road
o Constructing on and off ramps to I-15 from French Valley Parkway and a bridge over I-15
o Constructing the French Valley Parkway from Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road
• Reconstruct interchanges with:
o Central Avenue (Route 74) in Lake Elsinore
o Baxter Road in Wildomar
o Bundy Canyon Road in Wildomar
I-215 Corridor
• Add at least one lane in each direction between Route 60 and Van Buren Boulevard
• Construct a new interchange (on and off ramps) to I-215 at Keller Road in Murrieta
• Reconstruct interchange at Harley Knox Boulevard in Moreno Valley
91 Corridor
• Accelerate construction of at least one new lane in each direction on Route 91 between I-15 in Corona and Pierce Street in Riverside
• Reconstruct interchanges on the 91 at:
o Adams Street in Riverside
o Tyler Street in Riverside
60 Corridor
• Add at least one lane in each direction on Route 60 in Moreno Valley
• Reconstruct interchanges on Route 60 at:
o Etiwanda Avenue in Jurupa Valley
o Rubidoux Boulevard in Jurupa Valley
o Redlands Boulevard in Moreno Valley
o Potrero Boulevard in Beaumont
I-10 Corridor
• Reconstruct interchanges on I-10 at:
o Route 79 in Beaumont
o Highland Springs Avenue in Beaumont and Banning
o Pennsylvania Avenue in Beaumont
o Morongo Parkway in Cabazon
o County Line Road in Calimesa
o Cherry Valley Boulevard in Calimesa
In addition to assisting automobile drivers, many of the above investments will alleviate bottlenecks and safety concerns related to growing truck traffic.
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Maintaining Local Roads and Repairing Potholes
In Western Riverside County, 19% of funds will be invested in keeping local roads in good condition and repairing potholes. Cities and the County of Riverside will receive road maintenance funds based on objective factors recommended by local city and county public works directors serving on the Technical Advisory Committee, consisting of representatives of every city and the County of Riverside, and adopted by RCTC. The Technical Advisory Committee shall take into consideration equity for smaller cities and unincorporated communities.
Separating Local Roads from Railroad Tracks
The large number and length of freight trains operating in Riverside County causes rail crossings to be blocked, creates traffic delays, and restricts first responder access to emergencies. The Plan calls for construction of under- or overpasses at rail crossings, such as:
• Bellegrave Avenue
• Hargrave Street
• Jackson Street
• Mary Street
• Pennsylvania Avenue
• San Gorgonio Avenue
• Spruce Street
• Tyler Street
Projects will be prioritized based on factors including, but not limited to, readiness for construction, accident and fatality rates, hours of vehicle delay at the crossing, noise and air pollution, and availability of matching funds. Funding may be used to make projects more competitive to receive state or federal grants.
Reducing Accidents and Fatalities on Major County Roads
Major upgrades are needed to several county roads where high numbers of fatalities occur, such as Gilman Springs Road and Grand Avenue. The Traffic Relief Plan creates a funding program to specifically address such roads.
Improving Traffic Flow on Major Local Roads
Some of the most frustrating traffic chokepoints in Riverside County are the main roads that connect our neighborhood streets to highways and transit centers. Growing employment and economic activity in Riverside County will continue to add strain on these roads. Therefore, the Traffic Relief Plan will provide comprehensive investments to major roads, including but not limited to:
• Alessandro Boulevard
• Bundy Canyon Road
• Clinton Keith Road
• Heacock Street
• Keller Road
• Limonite Avenue
• Redlands Boulevard
• Sun Lake Boulevard
• Temescal Canyon Road
• Van Buren Boulevard
Safe Routes to School
The Plan will add to work that has done to improve the safety of children going to and from school. The Plan will provide funding to cities, the County of Riverside, school districts, and other governmental and nonprofit entities through an application process to build infrastructure that provides safer routes for children to walk or bike to school and decreases injuries and fatalities. Eligible improvements include sidewalks, crosswalks, and bicycle lanes. Funding may be used to make projects more competitive to receive state or federal grants.
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New East-West Routes
Routes 60 and 91 are congested at most times of the day. Limited east-west connections leave drivers with few options, especially in the southern parts of Riverside County, where people need to travel I-15 and I-215 to get to these east-west routes. Also, when there is an incident or severe traffic on I-10, especially around the holidays and festival seasons, there are no alternative routes between Banning and Cabazon. This creates a safety issue that the Traffic Relief Plan intends to remedy.
The County of Riverside is developing two east-west corridors between I-15 and I-215 and a parallel roadway to I-10 that currently lack funding:
• Cajalco Road
• Ethanac Expressway
• I-10 Bypass between Banning and Cabazon
With the Traffic Relief Plan, these routes can be constructed in the near future, something that cannot be achieved with current funding.
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Revitalizing the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley
RCTC has invested nearly two decades into obtaining federal and state environmental clearances and community consensus for two major new transportation facilities. Commitments for environmental mitigation have been made. However, after all this work, the funding needed to construct these routes does not exist and the plans will sit on a shelf until funding is available, which may take several more decades. The state and federal governments are not investing in new highways, meaning that local leadership and action is necessary.
Therefore, the Plan calls for accelerated construction and local operation and maintenance of the following two major projects:
• A new Highway 79, which will align the 79 from Gilman Springs Road to Domenigoni Parkway to improve traffic flow and safety and allow regional traffic to bypass local roads.
• Mid County Parkway, a new 16-mile transportation corridor designed to relieve east-west traffic congestion between the San Jacinto and Perris areas. The Mid County Parkway will connect to Route 79, I-215, and multimodal bus and rail facilities that support the Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line.
Additionally, the Plan calls for construction of a rapid transit system between the Hemet-San Jacinto valley and the Perris/Moreno Valley/Riverside area to provide an alternative mode of travel. RCTC owns a rail line that extends from Perris to San Jacinto and could be used to provide this new service. Rapid transit connections could also be considered to the Temecula/Menifee/Murrieta area.
RCTC will collaborate with local cities, the County of Riverside, public transit agencies, tribal governments and the community in constructing these improvements.
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The Traffic Relief Plan devotes 20% of revenue to a historic modernization of rail service in Western Riverside County. Increased train frequencies, upgraded, safe, and well-maintained stations, and expansion of service into new areas of Riverside County will increase economic opportunities within the region, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the passenger experience.
Increasing Frequency and Reliability of Metrolink
More frequent and reliable train service to current and future destinations in Riverside County will support Metrolink’s goal to double ridership by 2025 and support local efforts to attract more employers and jobs to Riverside County. Recognizing the benefit of train transportation to commuters, the economy, and the environment, the Traffic Relief Plan makes the largest commitment to rail in the history of Riverside County. Specifically:
• Increasing frequency of Metrolink train service on the 91/Perris Valley Line and Inland Empire-Orange County Line
• Constructing new railroad tracks within existing rights of way to allow more Metrolink trains to operate.
Extending Train Service to New Destinations in Riverside County
To make possible daily train service between the Coachella Valley (Palm Springs, Indio, etc.) and Riverside, Orange County, and L.A., the Traffic Relief Plan calls for construction of a new passenger rail station in the San Gorgonio Pass.
Additionally, the Traffic Relief Plan provides funding to extend Metrolink service to Hemet and San Jacinto via the existing railroad tracks which must be rehabilitated between Perris and San Jacinto.
The Traffic Relief Plan also envisions a new rail station at Ramona Expressway near Perris and the existing rail line.
Maintaining, Operating, and Upgrading Train Stations, Tracks, and Service
The Traffic Relief Plan will modernize rail-related infrastructure in Riverside County and ensure that services can continue to operate safely and sustainably. Investments include but are not limited to:
• Constructing new parking capacity at Metrolink stations in Corona, Riverside, and Perris
• Constructing accessibility improvements at the Moreno Valley/March Field station
• Operating and maintaining existing and future Metrolink rail stations. There are currently nine stations in Corona, Riverside, Jurupa Valley, Perris, and near Moreno Valley. Future stations are envisioned for an extension of service to Hemet and San Jacinto
• Operating Metrolink trains through Riverside County at current and future increased frequencies
• Maintaining locally-owned railroad right of way to ensure public safety and proper care of the tracks
• Investing in zero-emission trains
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Attracting Jobs to Riverside County through Rail Investment
Rail stations provide an excellent opportunity for economic development and bringing new jobs to our communities and increasing the convenience of public transportation. The Traffic Relief Plan will create an incentive program for public-private partnerships to enhance existing and future rail stations through joint development opportunities.
The Traffic Relief Plan also calls for new “reverse-commute” trains that bring passengers to Riverside County job centers, in addition to the current schedules that focus more on taking local residents to other counties.
Balancing Road Expansion with Alternatives
The Traffic Relief Plan makes significant improvements to the roadway network in Riverside County through adding lanes and improving efficiency through technology. However, because we cannot build our way out of congestion, as the population grows and demand for road use increases, alternatives such as rail service and other public transportation options will be an essential piece of solving the problem. Additionally, the State of California now requires road projects to mitigate any increases in vehicle miles traveled to provide greater balance in the overall transportation system. To ensure that these needed road projects can be built in accordance with state laws and regulations, and to increase the viability of non-automobile alternatives in Riverside County, the Traffic Relief Plan establishes a program for mitigating increases to vehicle miles traveled.
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The Traffic Relief Plan dedicates 6% of revenue to enhancing Western Riverside County’s bus transit system to reduce traffic congestion, increase sustainability, and provide more independence to residents who rely on public transit to access medical care, employment, education, and essential services.
Expanding Rapid/Express Bus
Rapid/Express buses provide an affordable, comfortable, and reduced-stress travel experience, especially for commuters traveling to other counties or across the county. These buses carry wi-fi and more comfortable seats than traditional buses.
The Traffic Relief Plan expands rapid/commuter bus service along the major freeway corridors in Riverside County to destinations, such as San Diego, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties, downtown Riverside, Temecula, Moreno Valley, Corona, and Perris. Rapid/commuter bus service can also connect to major destinations within Riverside County and the Inland Empire, such as commercial airports, business, retail, and entertainment centers.
Modernizing and Sustaining Public Transportation
In changing times, public transportation must adapt. To increase ridership, provide more efficient service, and reduce air pollution, the Traffic Relief Plan invests in new technologies:
• Traffic signals and bus equipment that improve bus travel times.
• Zero-emission buses and related maintenance and operations.
Improving Riverside County’s public transportation system also requires investment in transportation hubs throughout Western Riverside County, where residents can connect to other forms of transportation, employment centers, and services.
The Traffic Relief Plan also ensures the continued operation of bus service in Riverside County.
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Increasing Independence and Mobility for Seniors, Veterans, Students, Individuals with Disabilities, and Underserved and Rural Communities
An equitable transit network is complete only when it addresses the needs of seniors, veterans, students, individuals with disabilities, and underserved and rural communities. Approximately 13% of Riverside County residents are age 65 and older; about 11% are individuals with disabilities; 11% are low-income; 6% are veterans; and 25% are under age 18.
A survey of public and human service providers in Riverside County indicates that about 40% of their constituents’ transportation needs are not being met with existing services. For some, it may be the long distance to see a specialty doctor or treatment that is preventing them from achieving improved health outcomes. For others, financial contraints may restrict them from purchasing even discounted bus fares to seek education and employment opportunities. Addressing the needs of these groups requires a multifaceted approach that can be tailored to meet varying degrees of mobility and independence.
Transportation needs and gaps of services for these groups are documented in local studies, which have found that increased independence and mobility can be achieved through expanded transit service; transportation for long-distrance regional medical trips; safe pedestrian and bicyclist pathways; transit affordability; and coordination with human service agencies. There is growing concern in many cities that as the population grows, the available resources to meet these target groups’ needs will not keep pace.
Specialized Transit Grant Program
The Traffic Relief Plan increases investment in specilized transportation providers that serve seniors, veterans, students, individuals with disabilities, and rural and underserved communities. The Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Council, with representatives from these important populations, will assist RCTC in administering and providing oversight to the program. The Traffic Relief Plan will make investments such as:
• Expansion of destinations and hours of operation for paratransit service such as Dial-A-Ride;
• Keeping transit fares low for seniors, veterans, students, and individuals with disabilities;
• Improved access to and from schools, colleges and universities, and employment centers for low-income families and rural communities;
• Bus fares for the truly needy who require access to medical appointments, job interviews, or other needed services;
• Bringing infrastructure into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
• Continued operation of the 2-1-1 network, which provides individualized assessments with transportation and social service specialists.
A locally developed, coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan will improve the lives of thousands of Riverside County residents.
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Completing the Regional Trail System
Riverside County is home to world-renowned natural open spaces with active transportation corridors for cycling, hiking, walking, and running. These trails provide alternative transportation options, as well as options for healthier lifestyles for Riverside County residents. These facilities also provide economic opportunities for local businesses and residents and strengthen the tourism economy. The Plan invests in major regional trails identified in the master plan for the Riverside County Parks & Open Space District, to which local cities and the County can connect. These backbone trails include:
• Butterfield Ranch Trail/Southern Emigrant Trail
• Santa Ana River Trail
• California Riding and Hiking Trail
• Juan Bautista de Anza Historical Trail
• Salt Creek Trail
Additionally, the Plan will invest in providing trail access to Riverside County’s many treasured publicly owned and preserved open spaces. All together, 2% of the Traffic Relief Plan in Western Riverside County will invest in these improvements.
Freeway Service Patrol
When accidents occur on highways or when vehicles break down, traffic can build quickly, creating additional safety hazards to motorists and delaying thousands of people. Freeway Service Patrol provides roving tow trucks to quickly assist motorists so that traffic can flow again. This public service is operated with strict performance and accountability measures by the California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, and RCTC, and must achieve a benefit-to-cost ratio of at least 3:1 (meaning for every dollar invested, the service must yield at least $3 in benefits in the form of reduced congestion, increased safety, and decreased air pollution).
The Plan will sustain and increase Freeway Service Patrol levels on Interstates 15 and 215 and Routes 60 and 91, including weekend service. The Plan will also enable new service to begin on Interstate 10.
More Park & Rides
Creating more convenient locations for commuters to meet and travel together reduces the burdens of solo commuting and decreases the number of cars on the road during peak hours. Through the Traffic Relief Plan, RCTC will be able to enter more partnerships with local businesses and governments to create better Park & Ride options.
More Employer Partnerships to Reduce Stressful Commutes
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes that improving commutes is not just about the commuter, but also about employers stepping up to help. The Plan calls for enhancing current Commuter Assistance Programs with employers in Riverside County with better options and incentives to encourage ridesharing, vanpooling, telecommuting, and public transit use.
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Rethinking Transportation
New and innovative thinking is needed to combat traffic congestion as our population increases, technology advances rapidly, and our economy grows. Therefore, 5% of the Traffic Relief Plan in Western Riverside County is devoted to new technologies and innovative public policy.
Creating Smart Roads: deployment of new technologies that better synchronize traffic signals and ramp meters, detect on-road incidents and congestion and proactively manage traffic and improve roadway safety. These technologies lay the foundation for Riverside County’s infrastructure to connect with autonomous and connected vehicles, as well as future innovations in transportation technology. Technologies such as these have begun deployment in other parts of the United States and the world; this program would bring these cutting-edge approaches to Riverside County. This program will also support electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Commuting Alternatives: modernizing and increasing current efforts to help frustrated commuters find alternatives to driving alone over long distances to get to work or school and back home and help save time by using technology to make existing infrastructure operate more efficiently.
Bringing Jobs Home: an incentive program for local governments to develop infrastructure that will secure new permanent living-wage jobs in Riverside County and reduce the demand for residents to commute to other counties for work. These funds can also be used to invest in public transportation services that will assist local residents in accessing employment opportunities more easily.
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DRAFT TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
YOUR VOICE. YOUR PLAN.
Riverside County Transportation Commission
January 8, 2020
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Draft Traffic Relief Plan
Working towards solutions
2
2016
Strategic
Assessment
2017
Assembly Bill 1189 (Garcia)
Public opinion survey
Stakeholder engagement
2019
Long range planning
Status quo evaluation
#RebootMyCommute
Public opinion survey
Traffic Relief Plan formation
2020
Draft Traffic Relief Plan
Public review and outreach
(January-June)
Commission decision (June)
Draft Traffic Relief Plan
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•Responsive
•Aspirational
•Comprehensive
Draft Traffic Relief plan
Draft Traffic Relief Plan
4
•Trust and Accountability
•Equity and Balance
•Major Investments
Draft Traffic Relief plan
Draft Traffic Relief plan
Your Guide to the Traffic Relief Plan
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Coachella Valley
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•Local prioritization
•Regional approach to roads
•Flood and dust control
•Tech and signal synch
•Rail investments
Draft Traffic Relief plan
Palo Verde Valley
7
•Local prioritization
•Road safety, maintenance,
and capacity
•Public transit: access to
healthcare, education, and
employment
Draft Traffic Relief plan
Western Riverside County
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•Traffic bottleneck relief
•Internal county connectivity
•Metrolink and express bus
•Specialized transit
•Regional trail backbone
•Rethinking transportation
Draft Traffic Relief plan
Draft Traffic Relief Plan
Recommended Commission Action
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Discuss and provide input on the draft Countywide Traffic Relief Plan (Plan); and
2) Approve the draft Plan for public circulation and comment through June 10, 2020.
Additional staff request for consideration:
•Authorize staff to correct any non-substantive typos, errors, or omissions
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QUESTIONSDIALOGUEACTION
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Tara Byerly
From: Tara Byerly
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 11:58 AM
To: Tara Byerly
Cc: Lisa Mobley; Anne Mayer; JOHN STANDIFORD
Subject: RCTC: January Commission Agenda - January 8, 2020
Good morning Commissioners,
The January Agenda for the Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2020 @ 9:30 a.m. is now
available.
httos://www.rctc.ore/wo-content/uploads/2019/12/January-Commission-Agenda-1.pdf
Also attached for your review and information is the conflict of interest memo and form.
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Conflict of Conflict of
Interest Form.pdf Interest Memo.p...
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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Tara Byerly
From: Tara Byerly
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 11:59 AM
To: Tara Byerly
Cc: Lisa Mobley
Subject: RCTC: January Commission Agenda - January 8, 2020
Good morning Commission Alternates,
The January Agenda for the Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2020 @ 9:30 a.m. is now
available.
https://www.rctc.ore/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Januarv-Commission-Agenda-1.pdf
Respectfully,
Tara Byerly
Deputy Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
951.787.7141 W 1951.787.7906 F
4080 Lemon St. 3rd Fl. I P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA 92502
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TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board
DATE: December 31, 2019
SUBJECT: 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. 7D — Agreement for Risk Management and Broker Services
Consultant(s): Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
Courtney Ramirez, Vice President
1301 Dove Street, Suite 200
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ROLL CALL
JANUARY 8, 2020
Present
County of Riverside, District I ,d
County of Riverside,, District II
County of Riverside, District III 0
County of Riverside, District IV Q1
County of Riverside, District V
City of Banning
City of Beaumont �1
City of Blythke
City of Calimesa ®'
City of Canyon Lake
City of Cathedral City
City of Coachella
City of Corona �I
City of Desert Hot Springs 25
City of Eastvale ,0
City of Hemet O
City of Indian Wells pl
City of Indio 71
City of Jurupa Valley O
City of La Quinta
City of Lake Elsinore .0
City of Menifee
City of Moreno Valley El
City of Murrieta 0
City of Norco
City of Palm Desert Pl
City of Palm Springs ®'
City of Perris
City of Rancho Mirage )a
City of Riverside 0
City of San Jacinto
City of Temecula .�
City of Wildomar 0
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