HomeMy Public PortalAbout06 June 10, 2020 CommissionRIVERSIDE
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
TIME/DATE: 9:30 a.m. / Wednesday, June 10, 2020
LOCATION: BOARD ROOM
County of Riverside Administrative Center
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside
Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the Governing Board
meeting will be conducted via teleconference in addition to in -person. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
the Riverside County Transportation Commission will permit public comments via teleconference.
Please visit https://countyofriverside.us/ConstituentSpeakingRequest.aspx to complete an
ecomment/speaker slip and receive further instructions to participate via teleconference.
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
Yxstain Gutierrez / Carla Thornton, City of Moreno Valley
Scott Vinton / Christi White, City of Murrieta
Berwin Hanna / Ted Hoffman, City of Norco
Jan Harnik / Kathleen Kelly, City of Palm Desert
Lisa Middleton / Dennis Woods, City of Palm Springs
Michael M. Vargas / Rita Rogers, City of Perris
Ted Weill / Charles Townsend, City of Rancho Mirage
Rusty Bailey / Andy Melendrez, City of Riverside
Andrew Kotyuk / Russ Utz, City of San Jacinto
Michael S. Naggar / Maryann Edwards, City of Temecula
Ben J. Benoit / Joseph Morabito, City of Wildomar
Mike Beauchamp, Governor's Appointee Caltrans District 8
Comments are welcomed by the Commission. If you wish to provide comments to the Commission,
please complete and submit a Speaker Card to the Clerk of the Board.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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MEETING AGENDA *
*Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda
BOARD ROOM
County of Riverside Administrative Center
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, California
9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the Governing Board
meeting will be conducted via teleconference in addition to in -person. Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, the Riverside County Transportation Commission will permit public comments via
teleconference. Please visit https://countyofriverside.us/ConstituentSpeakingRequest.aspx to
complete an ecomment/speaker slip and receive further instructions to participate via
teleconference. For members of the public wishing to submit written comments, please email
comments to the Clerk of the Board at Imobley@rctc.org prior to June 9, 2020 and your comments
will be made part of the official record of proceedings.
In compliance with the Brown Act and Government Code Section 54957.5, agenda materials distributed 72 hours prior to
the meeting, which are public records relating to open session agenda items, will be available for inspection by members
of the public prior to the meeting on the Commission's website, www.rctc.org.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Government Code Section 54954.2, Executive Order N-29-20, and
the Federal Transit Administration Title VI, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (951) 787-7141 if special assistance is
needed to participate in a Commission meeting, including accessibility and translation services. Assistance is provided free
of charge. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time will assist staff in assuring reasonable arrangements
can be made to provide assistance at the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS — 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.
4. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS — The Commission may add an item to the Agenda after making a finding that there is
a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came to the attention of the Commission
subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the
Commission. If there are less than 2/3 of the Commission members present, adding an item to the agenda
requires a unanimous vote. Added items will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2020
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5. PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/21
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page 1
1) Conduct the public hearing on the proposed Budget for FY 2020/21;
2) Approve the salary schedule effective July 2, 2020, located in Appendix B of the
proposed budget;
3) Authorize the expenditure of $1.2 million of 91 Express Lanes toll revenues designated
as surplus in accordance with the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds Indenture to fund
Commission costs related to the development of agreements related to the funding,
construction, operations, maintenance, and use of toll revenues for the future direct,
tolled connector linking the SR-241 toll road to the 91 Express Lanes
(241/91 connector); and
4) Adopt the proposed Budget for FY 2020/21.
6. PUBLIC HEARING —15 EXPRESS LANES TOLL SCHEDULE ADOPTION
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve Resolution No. 20-008, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Adopting the 15 Express Lanes Toll Schedule" and
2) Forward to the Commission to conduct a public hearing at its June 10, 2020 meeting
and take final action.
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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 13, 2020
7B. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2020/21
Overview
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This item is for the Commission to adopt Resolution No. 20-009 "Resolution of the
Riverside County Transportation Commission Establishing the Annual Appropriations
Limit", for Fiscal Year 2020/21.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2020
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7C. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Page 217
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for
the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
7D. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements
for the nine months ended March 31, 2020.
7E. RECURRING CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020/21
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve the single -year recurring contracts in an amount not to exceed
$18,181,500 for Fiscal Year 2020/21;
2) Approve the recurring contracts for specialized services in an amount not to
exceed $110,830 in FY 2020/21 and $456,170 in FYs 2021/22 — 2024/25; and
3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission.
7F. QUARTERLY PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT METRICS REPORT, JANUARY-MARCH 2020
Page 341
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Public Engagement
Metrics Report for January -March 2020.
7G. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on state and federal
legislation.
Page 347
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2020
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7H. CITY OF CANYON LAKE'S REQUEST TO CONVERT FEDERAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT TO LOCAL MEASURE A REGIONAL ARTERIAL
FUNDS FOR THE RAILROAD CANYON ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
Page 357
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve the city of Canyon Lake's (Canyon Lake) request for conversion of
federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds to local 2009 Measure
A Western County Regional Arterial (MARA) funds to the Railroad Canyon Road
Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project); and
2) Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to reimburse Canyon Lake upon
presentation of invoices associated with the Project.
71. AGREEMENTS FOR ON -CALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE
COMMUTER RAIL STATIONS AND TOLL FACILITIES
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Award the following agreements to provide on -call repair, maintenance and
minor construction services for the commuter rail stations and toll facilities for
a three-year term, with two two-year options to extend the agreements for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $13,282,500:
a) Agreement No. 20-24-040-00 to Braughton Construction; and
b) Agreement No. 20-24-082-00 to Procell;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements, on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute task orders awarded
to the contractors under the terms of the agreements.
7J. COVID-19 IMPACTS TO THE 91 EXPRESS LANES
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file a presentation that provides a
summary of COVID-19 impacts to the Commission's 91 Express Lanes.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2020
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7K. 91 EXPRESS LANES MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS
Page 464
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the 91 Express Lanes Monthly
Reports for three months from January to March 2020.
7L. APPROVAL OF METROLINK OPERATING SUBSIDY FOR FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL
YEAR 2020/21 AND RELATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Receive and file a report on the Commission's portion of the FY 2020/21
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) operating budget;
2) Approve the initial FY 2020/21 SCRRA operating budget, which results in an
operating subsidy of $4,533,566 from the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director to finalize and execute Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) No. 20-25-091-00 with SCRRA regarding annual funding,
including subrecipient matters related to pass -through of federal funding
7M. FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN UPDATES AND TRANSIT
FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve the Fiscal Years 2020/21 — FY 2022/23 Short Range Transit Plans
(SRTPs) for the cities of Banning (Banning), Beaumont (Beaumont), Corona
(Corona), and Riverside; Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA); Riverside
Transit Agency (RTA); SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine); and the Commission's
FY 2020/21— 2024/25 SRTP for the Rail and Vanpool Programs;
2) Approve FY 2020/21 Transit Operator Funding Allocations for Banning,
Beaumont, Corona, and Riverside; PVVTA; RTA; SunLine; and the Commission's
Rail and Vanpool Programs;
3) Adopt Resolution No. 20-010, "Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission to Allocate Local Transit Assistance Funds and
State Transit Assistance Funds For the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 "; and
4) Direct staff to add the federally funded and regionally significant projects into
the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP).
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2020
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7N. AMENDMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL TOWING SERVICES
SUPPORTING THE 1-10 TUNE-UP PROJECT AND FIRST ONE-YEAR TERM EXTENSION
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Agreement No. 17-45-061-02 , Amendment No. 2 to Agreement
No. 17-45-061-00 with Pepe's Towing (Pepe's) to include Construction Freeway
Service Patrol (CFSP) service for the 1-10 Tune -Up Project (Project) for an
additional amount of $741,360, and a total amount not to exceed $4,449,313;
and
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission
70. SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AGREEMENT FOR BI-
COUNTY RIDESHARE PROGRAM SERVICES
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve Agreement No. 20-41-090-00 with the San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for a two-year term to reimburse the
Commission in an amount not to exceed $2.4 million for commuter/employer
rideshare (IE Commuter) programs administered by the Commission, on behalf
of both agencies, and for the Commission to reimburse SBCTA an amount not
to exceed $200,000, for SBCTA's provision of rideshare and vanpool program
web -based software, as part of an ongoing bi-county partnership; and
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission.
7p. FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 MEASURE A COMMUTER ASSISTANCE BUSPOOL SUBSIDY FUNDING
CONTINUATION REQUEST
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Authorize payment of the $2,350/month maximum subsidy per buspool for the
period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, to the existing Riverside I buspool; and
2) Require subsidy recipients to meet monthly buspool reporting requirements as
supporting documentation to receive payments.
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June 10, 2020
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7Q. INLAND EMPIRE TELEWORK INITIATIVE
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Authorize staff to develop and implement a comprehensive telework
assistance program for Riverside County employers and residents, with
outreach activities beginning as early as July 1, 2020, in partnership with the
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) through the IE
Commuter program;
2) Authorize staff to work with local and regional government partners, Riverside
County businesses, and other stakeholders to identify and encourage
additional options for virtual travel and other cost-effective transportation
demand management (TDM) strategies; and
3) Authorize staff to quantify vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reductions resulting
from the telework assistance program and additional TDM strategies
subsequently developed for the purposes of creating potential mitigation
credits for transportation projects subject to SB 743.
7R. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE FUNDING REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
INTERSTATE 15/MAIN STREET INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve programming $5,483,000 of 2009 Measure A Western County
Regional Arterial (MARA) funds for the city of Lake Elsinore's (Lake Elsinore)
Interstate 15/Main Street Interchange Improvement Project (Main Street IC);
2) Approve Agreement No. 20-72-089-00 between the Commission and Lake
Elsinore for the programming of $5,483,000 of MARA for the construction
phase of Main Street IC; and
3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2020
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8. AWARD OF INTERSTATE 215/PLACENTIA AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT TO RIVERSIDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Award Agreement No. 20-31-068-00 to Riverside Construction Company to construct
the Interstate 215/Placentia Avenue Interchange Project (Project), in the amount of
$30,292,082, plus a contingency amount of $3,029,208 for potential change orders,
and supplemental work in the amount of $889,500, for a total amount not to exceed
$34,210,790, contingent upon action by the California Transportation Commission
(CTC) to allocate $14,160,000 of Local Partnership Program (LPP) formula funds to the
Project;
2) Approve Agreement No. 20-31-063-00 with the Riverside County Transportation
Department (RCTD) for a reimbursement of $30,000 for the Mead Valley Monument
to be included in the construction of the Project per County of Riverside request;
3) Approve Agreement No. 20-31-086-00 with the Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District (RCFC&WCD) for the maintenance of detention basins and
drainage culverts to be constructed as part of the Project and to be maintained by
RCFC&WCD;
4) Approve the use of $14,160,000 of Senate Bill (SB) 1 Local Partnership Program (LPP)
Formula Cycle 3 funds for the Project;
5) Approve match funds by programming $12,354,000 of Transportation Uniform
Mitigation Fee — Community and Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process
(TUMF-CETAP) funds and $1,806,000 of 2009 Measure A Western County New
Corridors funds;
6) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize
and execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission; and
7) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency work as may be
required for the Project.
9. SENATE BILL 743 UPDATE AND REQUEST TO DELAY IMPLEMENTATION
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Receive an update on the implementation Senate Bill 743 (Steinberg, 2013) by
Caltrans; and
2) Authorize the Chair to request the Governor delay the use of Vehicle Miles Traveled
(VMT) as the primary method for assessing transportation impacts on the environment
for projects subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2020
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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. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
July 8, 2020, Board Room, First Floor, County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street,
Riverside.
6/10/2020 Mail - Lisa Mobley - Outlook
[EXTERNAL] RCTC: June 10th Meeting: Public Comments: Item 3: Ron Roy
Ron Roy <rroy310@gmail.com>
Tue 6/9/2020 5:00 PM
To: Lisa Mobley <LMobley@RCTC.org>
1 attachments (17 MB)
USDOT FHA Diverging Diamond Interchange Information Guide.pdf;
To: Clerk of the Board: RCTC
From: Ron Roy
35161 Hogan Dr, Beaumont, CA 92223
Re: Divergent Diamond Interchanges:
Dear RCTC
I am requesting that the commission adopt the Divergent Diamond Interchange (DDI) Design as the
standard interchange design for all existing and future interchange projects within the
County, including rehabilitation and replacement of existing interchanges. A USDOT FHA summary of
a DDI is provided below.
The U.S. now has 99 DDI's in operation in over 30 states (https://divergingdiamond.com/ddi-
openings-by-date/) . For some reason unknown to me, California is lagging significantly behind.
California's has only 3 DDI's approved. One in Manteca in the Central
Valley: https://cal.streetsblog.org/2019/06/28/central-valley-to-get-a-diverging-diamond-
interchangl See also: https://www.abcl0.com/article/news/local/manteca/first-of-its-kind-
interchange-in-california-will-be-built-in-manteca/103-16b950ba-4481-4756-a58e-3d4f32489abd
Another has been approved for Ceres California. Also San Bernadino's SBTCA has approved a DDI at
University Parkway and 1215. See: https://cros7.permits.performance.gov/permitting-projects/sbd-215-
university-parkway-icreconfigure-existing-ic-ramp
Please note WRCOG has already studied the DDI: See attachment:
Beaumont, where I live, is an ideal location for DDI's. Interchange rehabilitations and replacements
have been indicated for the following Beaumont Area Interchanges:
Highland Springs Rd/110
110/SR 60 Interchange
Oak Valley Parkway/I10 Interchange
Cherry Valley Blvd./I10 Interchange
In my opinion, the Oak Valley Interchange provides an ideal starting point for completing a DDI in my
area.
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Please note however, that coordination with WRGOG will be necessary.
Thank you
Ron Roy
As summarized in the USDOT FHA Diverging Diamond Interchange Study, page 3 (see attachment) a
Divergent Diamond Interchange (DDI) design is described as follows:
"The diverging diamond interchange (DDI) is also known as a double crossover diamond (DCD) and is
an alternative to the conventional diamond interchange or other alternative interchange forms. The
primary difference between a DDI and a conventional diamond interchange is the design of directional
crossovers on either side of the interchange. This eliminates the need for left -turning vehicles to cross
the paths of approaching through vehicles. By shifting cross street traffic to the left side of the street
between the signalized crossover intersections, vehicles on the crossroad making a left turn on to or
off of ramps do not conflict with vehicles approaching from other directions.
The DDI design has shown to improve the operations of turning movements to and from the freeway
facility and significantly reduces the number of vehicle -to -vehicle conflict points compared to a
conventional diamond interchange. The DDI also reduces the severity of conflicts, as conflicts between
left -turning movements and the opposing through movement are eliminated. The remaining conflicts
are reduced to merge conflicts for turning movements, and the reduced- speed crossover conflict of
the two through movements.
Also the
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AGENDA ITEM 5
PUBLIC HEARING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
June 10, 2020
TO:
Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance
Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
THROUGH:
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Conduct the public hearing on the proposed Budget for FY 2020/21;
2) Approve the salary schedule effective July 2, 2020, located in Appendix B of the proposed
budget;
3) Authorize the expenditure of $1.2 million of 91 Express Lanes toll revenues designated as
surplus in accordance with the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds Indenture to fund Commission
costs related to the development of agreements related to the funding, construction,
operations, maintenance, and use of toll revenues for the future direct, tolled connector
linking the SR-241 toll road to the 91 Express Lanes (241/91 connector); and
4) Adopt the proposed Budget for FY 2020/21.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The annual fiscal budget is the result of staff determining the operating and capital needs for
FY 2020/21 and identifying the resources to fund those needs. The policy goals and objectives
approved by the Commission on March 11 were the basis of this budget. The long-term policy
goals that support the Commission's objectives considered during the preparation of the budget
relate to promoting quality of life; achieving operational excellence; connecting the economy;
being a responsible partner; and maintaining fiscal accountability.
At its January meeting, the Commission approved the mid -year FY 2019/20 and the FY 2020/21
revenue projections for Measure A, LTF, and TUMF revenues. Subsequently in March, the federal
government as well as California's Governor Newsom issued emergency declarations related to
the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, on March 19, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order
N-33-20, a stay at home order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to
establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The County of
Riverside also issued a directive to county residents supporting the Governor's executive order.
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COVID-19 and the related "stay at home" orders have negatively impacted the local, regional,
state, and federal economies; the magnitude and duration of these impacts remains uncertain.
Nonetheless, at its May meeting, the Commission approved revised FY 2019/20 and FY 2020/21
revenue projections for Measure A, LTF, and TUMF to establish more realistic projections and
expectations for the Commission's FY 2020/21 budget and impacts on local jurisdictions. Based
on the analysis performed for sales tax revenues by economic category and underlying economic
segments, the revised projections anticipate significant decreases in Measure A and LTF
revenues. An analysis of TUMF revenues also resulted in significant reductions in projected
revenues.
Measure A
January 2020 Projection
May 2020 Projection
Decrease ($)
Decrease (%)
LTF
January 2020 Projection
May 2020 Projection
Decrease ($)
Decrease (%)
FY 2019/20 FY 2020/21
$ 202,000,000
178,000,000
24,000,000
12%
207,000,000
160,000,000
47,000,000
22%
$ 103,000,000 $ 106,000,000
91,000,000 82,000,000
12,000,000 24,000,000
12% 23%
TUMF
January 2020 Projection
May 2020 Projection
Decrease ($)
Decrease (%)
$ 27,000,000 $ 28,000,000
16,000,000 11,000,000
11,000,000 17,000,000
41% 61%
The proposed Budget for FY 2020/21 is attached. Considering the COVID-19 impacts, this
document contains the minimum components considered necessary to gain an understanding of
and approve the FY 2020/21 Budget. The components include an introductory letter;
Commission information; the executive summary; the Appropriations Limit; details of the budget
process; fund budgets; department budgets; and appendices including a glossary of acronyms
and the salary schedule effective July 2, 2020. The budget document does not include other
sections generally included such as program revenues and other sources; debt; community
profile; and appendices including funding definitions and program/general terms.
The Commission's budget is primarily project -driven, although the express lanes operations are
service -driven. As a project -driven agency, the Commission accumulates funds, or reserves, for
specific projects and programs — resulting in flexibility to adjust project development or programs
especially in times of economic downturns. The proposed FY 2020/21 Budget anticipates that
total uses will exceed total sources by approximately $114 million. Similar to prior years, the
Agenda Item 5
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accumulated reserves, which include bond proceeds issued in FY 2017/18, will fund the
deficiency. In the executive summary, Table 16 provides a summary of the projected fund
balance at June 30, 2021, and tables 17-19 provide a summary of budgeted sources and uses
from different perspectives (comparative, operating and capital, and fund).
Since the Commission is project -driven, personnel costs represent less than 1 percent of
budgeted expenditures. Budgeted personnel costs reflect recent Commission actions, including
consideration of COVID-19 impacts. First, in July 2019, the Commission paid its net pension
liability of approximately $8.6 million. The Executive Director placed a hiring freeze on vacant
positions. Accordingly, four vacant positions are not funded in the FY 2020/21 Budget; however,
these approved positions remain on the Commission's staff organization chart. Finally, at its May
meeting, the Executive Committee approved the suspension of merit increases and the salary
range cost of living adjustment in FY 2020/21. The Executive Committee also approved the
resulting FY 2020/21 salary ranges at the May meeting. This salary schedule is included in
Appendix E to the budget and complies with Government Code §20636, "Compensation
Earnable" and California Code of Register §570.5, "Requirements for a Publicly Available Pay
Schedule." Staff recommends the Commission approve the salary schedule effective July 2,
2020, located in Appendix B of the proposed FY 2020/21 Budget.
With this budget, the Commission will continue to move forward current capital projects to
construction, thereby providing a stimulus for the local economy. Significant capital projects
include:
• Construction on the 60 truck lanes in the Pass area, 91 corridor operations project in
Corona, I-15/Railroad Canyon interchange in Lake Elsinore, Mid County Parkway's (MCP)
first project at I-215/Placentia Avenue interchange in Perris, and Pachappa underpass on
SR-91 in downtown Riverside;
• Design -build activities on the 1-15 Express Lanes Project completion in northwestern
Riverside County and the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector in Corona; and
• Preliminary engineering, final design, and/or right of way acquisition on the 71/91
connector in Corona, 1-15 Express Lanes Project -Southern Extension, and MCP's second
project.
Other major capital project expenditures include pass -through funding for Measure A local
streets and roads, the other SB 132 projects in northwestern Riverside County, Western County
TUMF and Measure A regional arterial projects, and several commuter rail station upgrades and
improvements.
At its November 2019 meeting, the Commission approved the 241/91 Connector term sheet as a
framework for future agreements and directed staff to work with agencies to prepared
agreements for each respective governing board's consideration. The budget includes
$1.2 million in costs related to the development of these agreements related to the funding,
construction, operations, maintenance, and use of toll revenues for the future 241/91 connector.
Staff recommends that the Commission authorize the expenditure of $1.2 million of 91 Express
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Lanes toll revenues designated as surplus in accordance with the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds
Indenture to fund these costs.
A public hearing to allow for public comment on the proposed budget is required prior to the
adoption of the proposed budget, including the proposed salary schedule. Accordingly, staff
recommends the Commission conduct the public hearing today followed by adoption of the
proposed Budget for FY 2020/21. In accordance with the Commission's fiscal policies, the budget
must be adopted no later than June 15 of each year.
Due to the uncertainties related to the magnitude and duration of COVID-19 impacts, it is likely
that the FY 2020/21 budget will require continuous monitoring, assessment and potential
adjustment throughout the fiscal year. Staff will likely return to the Commission throughout the
year for updates and Commission action when necessary to ensure accuracy and transparency
on potential budget adjustments.
A summary of the proposed Budget for FY 2020/21 is as follows:
Agenda Item 5
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Revenues and other financing sources:
Sales taxes -Measure A and Local Transportation Funds
Reimbursements (federal, state, and other)
TUMF, including reimbursements
State Transit Assistance, including State of Good Repair
Tolls, penalties, and fees
Other revenues
Interest on investments
Debt proceeds, including bond premiums
Transfers in
Total revenues and other financing sources
Expenditures and other financing uses:
Personnel salaries and fringe benefits
Professional and support services
Projects and operations
Capital outlay
Debt service
Payment to escrow agent
Transfers out
Total expenditures and other financing uses
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over
(under) expenditures and other financing uses
Beginning fund balance (projected)
Ending fund balance (projected)
Attachment: FY 2020/21 Proposed Budget
FY 2020/21 Budget
$ 242,000,000
277,266,400
15,500,000
28,656,900
42,258,900
621,500
3,545,500
714,899,900
177,599,100
1,502,348,200
10,932,000
39,723,400
659,609,700
5,963,800
575,345,900
147,488,000
177,599,100
1,616,661,900
(114,313,700)
821,472,700
$ 707,159,000
Agenda Item 5
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RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
FISCAL YEAR 2020/21
June 10, 2020
Honorable Commissioners
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside, California
FY 2020/ 21 Budget Introduction
RCTC: Safety. Fiscal Resaonsbility. Economic Recovery.
Thank you forreviewing the Fiscal Year (FY)2020/21 budgetforthe Riverside County Transportation
Commission (Commission or ROTC). This document provides an opportunity to evaluate the
financial backbone of an innovative, active, and ential public transportation agency that
connects the lives of Riverside County (County) residents every day. Even in the midst of this
recession, we know Riverside County will continue to grow among the fastest of any other area
of the state of California (California or State), which makes our mission to provide transportation
projects and se rvicesabsolutely critical in protecting and improving the quality of life for over 2.4
million residents.
Unfortunately, we face a worldwide crisis created by COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, which
haskilled thousandsof people throughout the world. The cost ofthispandemic in termsof human
life cannot be justly quantified; the coststo the economy are staggering aswell.
Riverside County'seconomy hasnot been spared by the crisis. Sate and local stay at home orders
resulted in thousandsofresidentslosing theirjobseitherpermanently ortemporarilyand significant
downturnsin taxrevenuesforpublic agenciessuch asthe Commission. It iswith thisbackdrop that
RCTC presents its FY 2020/21 budget. Overall, while the budget predicts lower sales tax revenue
from the Commission'svoter-approved Measure A salestax and reduced toll revenue from the 91
Express Lanes, it also laysout a smart and aggressive program of highway, regional arterial, and
transit construction to ensure that Riverside County keeps working and createsa transportation
system that will be ready fora productive and promising future.
While RCTC revenues will be impacted this year, we have no intention of slowing down or
impacting progress. Infrastructure development, and especially transportation projects, create
jobs and economic opportunity. The Commission will take a leading role in that effort under the
direction of our 34-member Commission whose sole aim is in serving the taxpayers of Riverside
County.
Even with Lower Revenues, Commission Activities Continue at Full Speed
The Commission'svoter-approved half -cent salestax program servesasthe main funding source
for transportation funding in Riverside County. Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, Measure A sales tax
revenues were stable with average annual growth of over 5.5% in the last decade; they are
projected at $160 million for FY2020/21. Although Measure A revenueshelp to fund major projects
including the 1-15 Express Lanes project, Measure A also funds local transportation priorities and
needs. In FY 2020/21, the Commission will return $48.8 million in funding to local cities and the
County for local street and road improvements.
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments and the Western Riverside Council of
Governments (WRCOG) administer Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) programs that
serve local and regional arterial needs. In the Coachella Valley, arterials are funded through a
combination of TUMF, Measure A, and additional local contributions. In Western Riverside County,
TUMFdollarsare equally split between WRCOG and the Commission with RCTC'sdollarsallocated
to regional arterialsand new highway corridors.
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Funding transportation projectsand servicesrequiresa combination of funding sources, and the
Commission receives and programs funding from state and federal sources. This includes
California's Transportation Development Act program dollars allocated primarily to the County's
major public transit providers. Measure A also pays its share by funding transit fare discounts;
providing fundsfor programsfor senior citizens, personswith disabilities, and individuals of limited
means; allocating fundsfor commuter rail and intercity busservices; and operating a commuter
assistance program that provides traveler information and ridesharing assistance to employers
and commuters.
Chart 1 summarizes the Commission's overall budget of $1.29 billion for FY2020/21 by program,
which includesdelivery of capital projectsand funding of administration management, planning
and programming, rail and transit operations, smaller programs such as motorist and commuter
assistance, toll operations, and debt service.
Chart 1—FY2020/21 Budget (in millions$)
Management
Services,$11.8
Planning and
Programming
Services,$7.2
Toll Operations,
$44.4
People Working —Building a Better Future
Rail Maintenance
and Operations,
$54.3
Public and
Specialized Transit,
$100.3
Commuter
Assistance,$4.9
capital Projects
evelopment and
Delivery, $486.8
Motorist Assistance,
$6.4
The Commission and its project partners at the California Department of Transportation, local
jurisdictions, and transit agencieswill continue investing in transportation using a variety of local,
state, and federal sourcesto build projects, plan and design new improvement to keep people
working and contributing to the local economy.
During FY2020/21, the Commission will invest $487 million in capital projects (Chart 1) that include
highway, regional arterial, local streets and roads, and rail projects. Riverside County is in a
fortunate position in that significant pre -construction work has taken place on a number of
projectsand the Commission hassuccessfullysoughtoutfunding from a variety of funding sources
to ensure a busy year.
Notable capital projects either currently in construction or slated to begin in Western Riverside
County in the upcoming fiscal year include the following:
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