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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
(COMMISSIONERS WILLIAM KLEINDIENST, JACK VAN HAASTER, JIM VENABLE)
12:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1998
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 100
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
4. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
5A. Environmentally Sensitive Corridor
Overview
That the Commission direct staff to work with Dangermond & Associates and Bechtel
to develop scoping documents to address the CETAP study that would environmentally
clear the future corridors required in Western Riverside County and identify sensitive
habitat areas that should be preserved. Authorize an initial contract with Dangermond
& Associates not to exceed $25,000 to cover the scoping effort using a standard RCTC
consultant contract and bring back to the Commission a proposed scope of work,
schedule of services, and project cost for review and approval.
5B. Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports
Overview
Material depicts the current costs and schedule status of contracts reported by routes,
commitments, and cooperative agreements executed by the Commission. For each
contract and agreement, the report lists the authorized value approved by the
Commission, percentage of contract amount expended to date, and the project
expenditures by route with status for the month ending February 29, 1998. This item
is for receive and file.
6. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/BICYCLE.
6A. FY 1998 State Transit Assistance Incentive Bonus
Overview
This agenda item is requesting that the $241,852 in State Transit Assistance
discretionary funds that had been set aside for use as an incentive bonus in FY
1998 be allocated on the population formula basis to each apportionment area,
consistent with State TDA guidelines. Additionally, the Transit Operators are
requesting that no 10% bonus be set aside for FY 1999 and that the full
discretionary pot be allocated on the population. basis.
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6B. Meditrans Services -Request for Measure A Western County Specialized Transit
Capital Matching Funds.
Overview
That the Commission approve allocation of $50,900 in Measure A Specialized
Transit funds available in the Western Riverside County to Meditrans Services to
be used as the required 20% federal match for the purchase of four replacement
vehicles, one expansion vehicle and five mobile radio units.
7. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
7A. Award Construction Contract for Sound Walis on State Route 91 between Van Buren
Blvd. to Mary Street.
Overview
That the Commission award a construction contract for the project to the lowest
responsive bidder. Staff's recommendation of the lowest responsive bidder will be
presented to the Commission at the April 8, 1998 meeting.
7B. Approval to Advertise a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Provide Support for Construction
Support Services Related to Landscaping Projects on State Route 91 and Yuma Drive
Interchange.
Overview
That the Commission direct Staff to advertise and select a qualified firm to provide
Landscaping On -Call services to support the construction management activities related
to the construction of landscaping for the State Route 91 Noise Walis and the Yuma
Interchange. Following the selection process, Staff will negotiate a cost for the scope
of services with the selected firm to deliver the required PS&E package. The results of
the selection process, scope of services and cost to perform the work will be brought
back to the Commission for review and approval.
7C. Completion of the State Route 79 Realignment Study through the Cities of Hemet and
San Jacinto.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission receive and file the State Route 79
Realignment Study and direct staff to study funding alternatives for the Project Study
Report, Project Report, and Environmental Clearance Studies.
8. RAIL.
8A. Award Amendment No. 2 to F.R. Harris Agreement RO-9731.
Overview
Award Amendment No. 2 to F.R. Harris Agreement RO-9731 to provide additional
compensation for additional plan check work, provide additional Construction Support
Services for the new Electrical/Mechanical/Security System/CCTV Construction Support
Inspection Services.
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9. SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES
9A. Cooperative Agreement Between the State of California Department of Transportation
and Riverside County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies for Freeway Service
Patrol Program in Riverside County.
Overview
The amendment to the cooperative agreement with the State of California Department
of Transportation provides for an additional $4,500 in funding for the Riverside County
Freeway Service Patrol program for FY 1997-98, or an annual total of 8500,100. The
Riverside County SAFE must provide matching funds of $125,025 (20%).
10. ADJOURNMENT.
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee was called to order by Commissioner Jack
van Haaster at 12:30 p.m. at the Riverside County Transportation Commission Conference
Room, 3560 University Avenue, Riverside.
Members Present
Will Kleindienst
Jack van Haaster
Jim Venable
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
M/S/C (Kliendienst/Venable) to approve the minutes of the January 14, 1998 Budget and
Finance Committee meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
There were no public comments at this time.
4. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS.
There were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
5A. Video and Audio Conferencing Equipment
Naty Kopenhaver presented the proposal to purchase video and audio conferencing
equipment for the conference room. She explained that as of January 1, 1998,
legislation took effect that allows participation at public meetings by audio/video
teleconference. At the February meeting, the Commission adopted Resolution No. 98-
01, the resolution governs the use of audio and video conferencing equipment at RCTC
meetings. Staff worked with Ken Lobec of Coachella Valley Association of
Governments, Bob Spilsbury of GTE (County of Riverside vendor), and Jim Boatwright,
County of Riverside, to determine a proposal for audio and video conferencing
equipment for the Commission. Based on the conference room layout, the Concorde
4500 system unit is proposed. It includes three power microphones, two monitors (one
facing the conference table and one facing the audience), a power camera that can
either be programmed for voice activation or using the look -at -me feature. It was
determined that the look -at -me feature, rather than the voice -activated feature, would
work best for the Commission because of the number of participants at its meetings
and the resulting background noise. The voice -activated equipment functions by sound
and the camera tends to focus in the direction of where the sounds are coming from.
This feature could be difficult to manage with a large number of participants and
audience attending the meetings. However, in those instances when the voice -
activated feature is selected, the two cameras can be used to to focus on more than
one participant. The Look -at -me feature can also be used to provide more control on
the focal point of the two cameras. With the two options, staff could determine the
best option to use.
Commissioner Venable questioned how many staff members and Commissioners would
utilize this video/audio conferencing capability. Commissioner Kleindienst said that -hg
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would utilize it, especially with the travel time involved in getting to this meeting and
the amount of time it normally lasts.
Commissioner Kleindienst asked about the "bridging" capability of this system so that
more than one person would be able to utilize it at a time. Ms. Kopenhaver replied that
at this time "bridging" is done by GTE and the cost is over 5100,000.
Chairman van Haaster said that this request is possibly premature because as the
technology becomes more readily available the costs will decrease. There are other
facilities that can be used if the capability is needed and tele-conferencing is still an
option.
M/S/C (Venable/van Haaster) oppose the purchase of the Concorde 4500 audio and
video conference equipment, including installation and maintenance for one year at
$73,955.10.
Commissioner Kleindienst voted no.
5B. Bi-Annual Measure A Sales Tax Projections
M/S/C (Venable/Kliendienst) approve contracting with Ernst & Young to complete
the 1998 Measure A sales tax projects in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
5C. FY98 Revised Budget
M/S/C (van HaasterNenable) approve the revised budget for fiscal year 1997/98.
5D. Quarterly Financial Reports
M/S/C (van HaasterNenable) to receive and file the Combining Statements of
Revenues and Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances (Unaudited) and the
Highway and rail projects quarterly budget report for the Quarter Ending December
31
6. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
6A. City of Murrieta Request to Transfer Surface Transportation Program Discretionary
Funds
M/S/C (van Haaster/Kleindienst) to approve the transfer of Surface Transportation
Program (STP) discretionary and formula funds from previously programmed
projects on Jefferson Avenue to another programmed project on Murrieta Hot
Springs Road.
6B. Award of Contract to Engineering Resources for Completion of Gene Autry Trail Plans,
Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) for State Route 111.
M/S/C (Venable/Kleindienst) approve awarding a contract to Engineering Resources
to complete the Gene Autry Trail PS&E for an amount of $11,529.52 with an extra
work amount of $2,470.48 for any contingencies for a total amount not to exceed
$14,000.
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6C. Approval to Advertise a Request for Proposal (RFP) to develop the Plans.
Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) for the Phase II Noise Walls on State Route 91.
M/S/C (KleindienstNenable) to direct Staff to advertise and select a qualified firm
to prepare the Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) for the Phase II Noise Wall
and Auxiliary Lane Project between Magnolia and Mary Streets.
6D. Joint Application to the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee
(MSRC) for SR 91 High Occupancy Toll Lane Feasibility/Air Quality Monitoring
Demonstration.
M/S/C (Venable/Kleindienst) to authorize SCAG and CE-CERT to resubmit the joint
application, and provide a commitment of $80,000 LTF planning funds as a cash
match, if the MSRC approves the proposal.
Chairman van Haaster questioned the need to have legal counsel present at the Budget and
Finance Committee meetings. Staff explained that this was the preference of the former
Executive Director and allows legal counsel to be present if there are any Brown Act issues or
any other miscellaneous legal questions. This issue can be discussed with the new Executive
Director once he comes on board.
7. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business for consideration by the Budget and Finance Committee, the
meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Natye-----6- pehk ver
Clerk of the Commission
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AGENDA ITEM 5A
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