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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04 April 26, 2021 Western Riverside County Programs & Projects MEETING AGENDA Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: April 26, 2021 Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing and by telephone. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Clint Lorimore, Chair/Todd Rigby, City of Eastvale Ben J. Benoit, Vice Chair/Joseph Morabito, City of Wildomar Wes Speake/Jim Steiner, City of Corona Linda Krupa/Russ Brown, City of Hemet Brian Berkson/Guillermo Silva, City of Jurupa Valley Bill Zimmerman/Dean Deines, City of Menifee Yxstian Gutierrez/To Be Appointed, City of Moreno Valley Scott Vinton/Christi White, City of Murrieta Ted Hoffman/Katherine Aleman, City of Norco Michael Vargas/Rita Rogers, City of Perris Kevin Jeffries, County of Riverside, District I Jeff Hewitt, County of Riverside, District V STAFF Anne Mayer, Executive Director John Standiford, Deputy Executive Director AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Air Quality, Capital Projects, Communications and Outreach Programs, Intermodal Programs, Motorist Services, New Corridors, Regional Agencies/Regional Planning, Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), Specific Transit Projects, State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program, and Provide Policy Direction on Transportation Programs and Projects related to Western Riverside County and other areas as may be prescribed by the Commission. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE www.rctc.org AGENDA* *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021 Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing and by telephone. Please follow the instructions below to join the meeting remotely. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION Join Zoom Meeting https://rctc.zoom.us/j/84589852868 Meeting ID: 845 8985 2868 One tap mobile +16699006833,,84589852868# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) For members of the public wishing to submit comment in connection with the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee Meeting please email written comments to the Clerk of the Board at lmobley@rctc.org prior to April 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. and your comments will be made part of the official record of the proceedings. Members of the public may also make public comments through their telephone or Zoom connection when recognized by the Chair. 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 Committee 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee April 26, 2021 Page 2 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Each individual speaker is limited to speak three (3) continuous minutes or less. The Committee may, either at the direction of the Chair or by majority vote of the Committee, 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. Also, the Committee may terminate public comments if such comments become repetitious. In addition, the maximum time for public comment for any individual item or topic is thirty (30) minutes. Speakers may not yield their time to others without the consent of the Chair. Any written documents to be distributed or presented to the Committee shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Board. This policy applies to Public Comments and comments on Agenda Items. 5. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS (The Committee 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 Committee subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Committee. If there are less than 2/3 of the Committee 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 – MARCH 22, 2021 7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 16-31-102-00 WITH COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO FUND A PROJECT STUDY REPORT FOR THE INTERSTATE 215/ETHANAC ROAD INTERCHANGE Page 1 Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16-31-102-00 with the County of Riverside (County) to utilize the remaining balance of $1,041,716 of 2009 Measure A Western County New Corridors Program funds from the original agreement for the preparation of a Project Study Report (PSR) for the Interstate 215/Ethanac Road Interchange, for which the County will serve as lead agency; 2) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission; and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee April 26, 2021 Page 3 8. INTERSTATE 15 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT FINAL ACCEPTANCE Page 13 Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Approve Final Acceptance for the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project (I-15 ELP or Project) Design-Build Contract, Agreement No. 16-31-057-00, with Skanska-Ames, a Joint Venture, subject to the Executive Director’s verification that all contract requirements for Final Acceptance have been met; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 9. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 19-33-004-00 WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE LAYOVER FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Page 15 Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Approve Agreement No. 19-33-004-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-33-004-00, between the Commission and Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) for the construction of the Riverside Layover Facility Improvement project (Project) in the amount of $99,999, plus a contingency amount of $10,000, for an additional amount of $109,999, and a total amount not to exceed $281,999; 2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the cooperative agreement on behalf of the Commission; 3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve the use of a contingency, as may be required for these services; and 4) Forward to the Commission for final action. 10. LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM RESOLUTION Page 22 Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-005, “Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Regarding Authorization for the Execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for the Expanded Perris Valley Line Operations Project Fiscal Year 2022 Funds in the Amount of $864,540”; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee April 26, 2021 Page 4 11. MEASURE A SPECIALIZED TRANSIT AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021/22 – 2023/24 Page 26 Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Approve the staff recommendations for the Measure A Western Riverside County Specialized Transit Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 - 2023/24 Call for Projects totaling $8,951,257; 2) Approve an allocation of $150,000 for a specialized transit pilot program for the city of Menifee (City); 3) Direct staff to prepare agreements with the award recipients to outline the scope, project schedules, and local funding commitments; 4) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director to execute the agreements with the award recipients, pursuant to legal counsel review; and 5) Forward to the Commission for final action. 12. 15/91 EXPRESS LANES CONNECTOR UPDATE Overview This item is for the Commission to receive an oral report for the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector Project. 13. COMMISSIONERS / STAFF REPORT Overview This item provides the opportunity for the Commissioners and staff to report on attended and upcoming meeting/conferences and issues related to Commission activities. 14. ADJOURNMENT The next Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meeting is scheduled to be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2021, via Zoom. AGENDA ITEM 6 MINUTES RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE Monday, March 22, 2021 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee was called to order by Chair Clint Lorimore at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom Meeting ID: 823 0498 3894. Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing and by telephone. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At this time, Commissioner Wes Speake led the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee in a flag salute. 3. ROLL CALL Members/Alternates Present Members Absent Ben Benoit Brian Berkson Yxstian Gutierrez Jeff Hewitt* Ted Hoffman Kevin Jeffries Linda Krupa Clint Lorimore Wes Speake Michael Vargas Scott Vinton Bill Zimmerman *arrived after meeting was called to order 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak. RCTC WRC Programs and Projects Committee Minutes March 22, 2021 Page 2 5. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS There were no additions or revisions. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – FEBRUARY 22, 2021 M/S/C (Hoffman/Benoit) to approve the minutes as submitted. 7. POLICY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS AT COMMISSION-OWNED PROPERTIES Gary Ratliff, Facilities Administrator, presented the details of the policy for implementation of solar power systems at Commission-owned properties. Commissioner Scott Vinton asked in terms of the settlement agreement we are required to put in solar panels but this policy is saying that only if it is economically beneficial to the Commission but what if none of the options were beneficial? Mr. Ratliff replied the settlement agreement requires the solar panels and staff would have to bring the solar project to the Commission to get approval each time. Anne Mayer, Executive Director, added the Commission is obligated to install solar panels at these two stations and explained the policy is for all future solar projects as well so we can continue in the most cost effective way. Mr. Ratliff explained for Commissioner Vinton why the Commission did not choose to be a solar generator. M/S/C (Vargas/Vinton) to: 1) Adopt a policy regarding the selection and installation of solar power systems at Commission-owned properties; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21-003, “Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Regarding the Policy for Implementation of Solar Power Systems at Commission-owned Properties”; and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. 8. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CORONA’S FY 2020/21 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN Eric DeHate, Transit Manager, presented the scope of the amendment to the city of Corona’s FY 2020/21 Short Range Transit Plan. M/S/C (Speake/Krupa) to: RCTC WRC Programs and Projects Committee Minutes March 22, 2021 Page 3 1) Approve a $200,000 increase in the FY 2020/21 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funding allocation for the city of Corona (City); 2) Amend the City’s FY 2020/21 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to increase the LTF operating allocation in the amount of $200,000 for operating expenses; and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. At this time, Commissioner Jeff Hewitt joined the meeting. 9. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE FOR ENHANCED LANDSCAPING AND AESTHETICS TO ADD GRINDING AND PAVING OF GRAPE STREET FOR THE INTERSTATE 15/RAILROAD CANYON ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Bryce Johnston, Capital Projects Manager, presented the scope of the amendment with the city of Lake Elsinore for enhanced landscaping and aesthetics to add grinding and paving of Grape Street for the I-15/Railroad Canyon Road Interchange improvements project. Commissioners Speak and Benoit congratulated staff on the progress of the project. M/S/C (Benoit/Jeffries) to: 1) Approve Agreement No. 19-31-031-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-31-031-00, with the city of Lake Elsinore (City) to add grinding and paving for Grape Street for the Interstate 15/Railroad Canyon Road Interchange Improvements Project (Project) for an additional City contribution of $339,801, for a total City contribution not to exceed $1,094,801; 2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. 10. COMMISSIONERS / STAFF REPORT 10A. Anne Mayer announced Joe Tavaglione has been reappointed to the CTC. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration by the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, RCTC WRC Programs and Projects Committee Minutes March 22, 2021 Page 4 Lisa Mobley Clerk of the Board AGENDA ITEM 7 Agenda Item 7 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 26, 2021 TO: Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director THROUGH: John Standiford, Deputy Executive Director SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16-31-102-00 with County of Riverside to Fund a Project Study Report for the Interstate 215/Ethanac Road Interchange STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1)Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16-31-102-00 with the County of Riverside (County) to utilize the remaining balance of $1,041,716 of 2009 Measure A Western County New Corridors Program funds from the original agreement for the preparation of a Project Study Report (PSR) for the Interstate 215/Ethanac Road Interchange, for which the County will serve as lead agency; 2)Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission; and 3)Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its November 2014 meeting, the Commission approved $2 million of 2009 Measure A Western County New Corridors Program funds in response to a joint request from the County and cities of Lake Elsinore, Menifee, and Perris (Cities). The request was for funding of an east-west corridor study along SR-74/Ethanac Road to serve as a future direct route between Antelope Road in Romoland and SR-74 in Meadowbrook and to study the establishment of a new connection from SR-74 to Interstate 15 via Nichols Road (in its entirety, Ethanac Expressway). The purpose of the study was to determine the feasibility of developing a corridor that would eliminate the circuitous detours between I-15 and I-215, thereby providing an efficient east-west route. The Project Study Report Equivalent (PSRE) was estimated to cost $3 million. The County and the Cities committed a combined $1 million in addition to the Commission’s $2 million. Agreement No. 16-31-102-00 was entered into on February 13, 2017 pursuant to the Commission’s action. 1 Agenda Item 7 DISCUSSION: The County entered into an agreement with Michael Baker International on March 17, 2017 to prepare the PSRE. On September 29, 2020, the County transmitted to the Commission the completed PSRE for the Ethanac Expressway (Attachment 1). The PSRE consisted of five primary study elements: community input, community plan consistency, traffic analysis, environmental and engineering studies, and project scoping. The PSRE resulted in identification of nine study segments (Attachment 2). Each study segment is envisioned to be evaluated as separate projects and as funding becomes available. One of the nine study segments identified is the I-215/Ethanac Road Interchange which was determined to be among the top priorities. On March 4, 2021, the County sent a letter to the Commission indicating there were cumulative cost savings on the PSRE work (Attachment 3). Given the 2:1 ratio of Commission to County/Cities funding on the PSRE, approximately $1,041,716 of Commission-dedicated 2009 Measure A Western County New Corridors Program funds remain. The County requests this remaining balance be applied toward advancing one of the nine study segments with the preparation of a PSR for the I-215/Ethanac Road Interchange. The remaining balance of County/Cities funding would also be applied by the County to perform this work. The County indicated it has sufficient budget with Michael Baker International, the consultant that prepared the PSRE, to advance the PSR for the I-215/Ethanac Road Interchange. As such, upon all necessary approvals and execution of relevant agreements, the County anticipates work beginning by July 1, 2021. Staff supports the County’s request to apply the balance of funds dedicated to the Ethanac Expressway to prepare a PSR for the I-215/Ethanac Road Interchange and recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 16-31-102-00 (Attachment 4). FISCAL IMPACT: Reimbursements to the County for remaining work on the PSRE and work to be initiated on the PSR have been budgeted in both Fiscal Years (FY) 2020/21 and 2021/22. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Yes Year: FY 2020/21 FY 2021/22 Amount: $0 $1,041,716 Source of Funds: 2009 Measure A Western County New Corridors Program Funds Budget Adjustment: No No GL/Project Accounting No.: 615133 81101 00000 0000 261 31 81101 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 04/12/2021 2 Agenda Item 7 Attachments: 1)County PSRE transmittal letter dated September 29, 2020 2)Ethanac Expressway Nine Study Segments Map 3)County funding request letter dated March 4, 2021 4)Draft Amendment No. 16-31-102-01 3 4080 Lemon Street, 8th Floor ꞏ Riverside, CA 92501 ꞏ (951) 955-6740 P.O. Box 1090 ꞏ Riverside, CA 92502-1090 ꞏ FAX (951) 955-3198 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TRANSPORTATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY Transportation Department September 29, 2020  Riverside County Transportation Commission  Attn: Alexandra Rackerby  4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor  Riverside, CA 92501  Re: Ethanac Expressway Planning Study Final Reports & Documents  Dear Ms. Rackerby:  Riverside County in cooperation with Riverside County Transportation Commission and the Cities of Lake  Elsinore, Menifee and Perris, conducted a planning study for a proposed new expressway with the intent  of recommending enhancements that will improve regional east‐west movement and connectivity  between Interstate 15 and Interstate 215 and improve access to/from the communities east of I‐215.  This study is complete and evaluated vehicular mobility, provided a future vision for the corridor, and  outlined a delivery approach. These items are summarized in Corridor Development Report – Executive  Summary and detailed in various studies. The studies are enclosed on a USB drive in this transmittal  package and described below:  Brochure – A visual summary of the corridor assessment is provided on a tri‐folded handout. PowerPoint presentation – A presentation summary of the corridor assessment is provided in PowerPoint format. The presentation incorporates feedback from local agencies, stakeholders and County management. Video flyover –The video is comprised of three parts: the first segment provides an overview of the proposed corridor improvements, the middle segment provides a flyover view and description (traveling from west to east), and the final segment describes the delivery approach. Corridor Development Report – Executive Summary – The deliverable provides a brief (14 page) summary of the community input, community plan consistency, traffic analysis, environmental and engineering studies, project scoping and delivery approach. Corridor Development Report – The deliverable provides a detailed overview of the individual studies performed during the study phase, including the Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report, the Traffic Study, the Community Outreach Summary, and additional details related to scoping the engineering for the proposed corridor enhancements on Nichols Road and Ethanac Road. Patricia Romo, P.E. Director of Transportation Mojahed Salama, P.E. Deputy for Transportation/Capital Projects Richard Lantis, P.L.S. Deputy for Transportation/Planning and Development 4 ATTACHMENT 1 September 29, 2020  Page 2 of 2  Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report ‐ A Preliminary Environmental Analysis Report was prepared and documents the environmental studies and approvals that are anticipated to be required during future phases of project development. Traffic Study ‐ A comprehensive traffic study, titled Ethanac Expressway Traffic Operations Report, was prepared for the entire Ethanac Expressway corridor. The focus of the traffic analysis was to define an ultimate vision for the corridor, identify existing and future circulation deficiencies and document the need for corridor improvements, and assist the County with the phasing and sequencing for the entire corridor. Community Outreach Summary ‐ An extensive community outreach program was conducted to obtain input from the potential users of the facility, residents in the area, and state, regional, and local stakeholders. The outreach effort is summaries in this deliverable. The brochure, PowerPoint presentation, video flyover and Corridor Development Report – Executive  Summary will also be posted to the County’s website subsequent to this transmittal distribution:  https://rcprojects.org/ethanac‐expressway  Transmittal of these final reports and documents represents completion of the planning study effort.  The County appreciates the help and cooperation each of the cities provided in support of this effort.  If  you have any comments or questions, you can contact me at cstaley@rivco.org or at (951) 955‐2092 at  your convenience.  Sincerely,  Scott Staley  Project Manager  enc. Corridor Development Report – Executive Summary (4 copies)  Project Brochures (200 copies)  USB Drive  cc.Remon Habib (City of Elsinore) Brad Brophy (City of Perris), Carlos Geronimo (City of Menifee), Khalid Nasim (RCTD), Mojahed Salama (RCTD), Patricia Romo (RCTD), Rebecca Young (Michael Baker Intl.) 5 LAKE ELSINORE CANYON LAKE MENIFEE PERRIS ?± %&h( Existing at Ultimate Width 1 7 8 9 3 ° Source: Esri World Imagery, County of Riverside Project Segments ETHANAC EXPRESSWAY !"a$ NICHOLS ROAD ETHANAC RD 0 1 2Miles Note: The alignments shown are for study purposes only, not for construction. Interchange Improvements(Potential Project by Others) Interchange Improvements(Potential Project by Others) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Realignment & Widening(By Developer) New Connection 5New Connection & ConstructGood Hope Crossing 2 Median Improvements & Widening(Projects by Others)4 Widen Ethanac(By Cities) Extend Ethanac & ConstructSan Jacinto River Crossing (By Developer)6 Future Widening and Grade Separation(Project By Others) 36 A ATTACHMENT 2 7 ATTACHMENT 3 8 Agreement No. 16-31-102-01 1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF MEASURE A WESTERN COUNTY NEW CORRIDORS ETHANAC ROAD/SR-74/NICHOLS ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT IMPROVEMENT STUDY AND TO INCLUDE PROJECT STUDY REPORT OF I-215/ETHANAC ROAD INTERCHANGE 1.Parties and Date. This Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement is made and entered into this ____ day of ______________, 2021, by and between the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and County of Riverside (County). 2.Recitals. 2.1 RCTC and the County have entered into an agreement entitled “Agreement with the County of Riverside for the Funding of Measure A Western County New Corridors Improvement Study of the Ethanac Road/SR-74/Nichols Road Corridor Project” dated February 13, 2017 (Master Agreement). 2.2 The Master Agreement established the County as the lead agency for the preparation of the Project Study Report (PSR) equivalent for the Ethanac Road/State Route 74 (SR-74)/Nichols Road Corridor (Corridor) to be funded with $2,000,000 in Measure A New Corridors Funds allocated by RCTC. 2.3 The County completed the PSR equivalent for the Corridor in September 2020, utilizing approximately $958,284 of the Measure A New Corridors Funds allocated by RCTC. 2.4 In a letter dated March 4, 2021, the County requested RCTC reallocate the remaining $1,041,716 from the Corridor PSR equivalent to prepare a new PSR for the Interstate 215 (I-215) / Ethanac Road interchange, which is one of the top priority phases identified in the Corridor PSR equivalent, for which the County will be the lead agency. 2.5 The Parties now desire, pursuant to this Amendment No. 1, to memorialize the funding reallocation to prepare a PSR on the I-215/Ethanac Road interchange, and to include the PSR work under the Master Agreement. The scope of work, funding, and timetable for the PSR on the I-215/Ethanac Road interchange is set forth in Exhibit “A” of this Amendment No. 1. 3.Terms. 9 ATTACHMENT 4 Agreement No. 16-31-102-01 2 3.1 Capitalized terms used in the Master Agreement and not otherwise defined in this Amendment No. 1 shall have the meanings as set forth in the Master Agreement. 3.2 Section 3.2, RCTC Funding Amount, of the Master Agreement shall be amended to include the following: RCTC and the County will reallocate the funds remaining from the project study report equivalent phase (approximately $1,041,716) to the PSR for the I-215/Ethanac Road interchange. 3.3 Sections 3.2.4, Cost Savings, 3.3, County’s Funding Obligation to Complete the Work, 3.4 Work Responsibilities of the County, and 3.5 Term/Notice of Completion of the Master Agreement shall be amended to provide that the obligations set forth in these provisions apply to the PSR work to the same extent as the same apply to the project study report equivalent. 3.4 Section 3.24, Notification, of the Master Agreement shall be amended as follows: County of Riverside RCTC Transportation Department Riverside County Transportation Commission 4080 Lemon St., 8th Floor 4080 Lemon St., 3rd Floor Riverside, CA 92501 Mailing address: P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA 92502-2208 ATTN: Director of Transportation ATTN: Executive Director 3.5 This Amendment No. 1 is in all respects governed by California law and venue for any dispute shall be in Riverside County. 3.6 The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated by reference into this Amendment No. 1 as though fully set forth herein. 3.7 Except as amended by this Amendment No. 1, all provisions of the Master Agreement, including without limitation the indemnity provisions, shall remain in full force and effect and shall govern the actions of the Parties under this Am endment No. 1. 3.8 This Amendment No. 1 may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original. 3.9 A manually signed copy of this Amendment No. 1 which is transmitted by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Amendment No. 1 for all purposes. This Amendment No. 1 may be signed using an electronic signature. [Signatures on following page] 10 Agreement No. 16-31-102-01 3 SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF MEASURE A WESTERN COUNTY NEW CORRIDORS ETHANAC ROAD/SR-74/NICHOLS ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT IMPROVEMENT STUDY AND TO INCLUDE PROJECT STUDY REPORT OF I-215/ETHANAC ROAD INTERCHANGE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1 as of the date first set forth above. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION By: _________________________ Anne Mayer, Executive Director COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE By: __________________________ Mark Lancaster, Director of Transportation APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: _________________________ Best Best & Krieger LLP Counsel to the Riverside County Transportation Commission APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: __________________________ Title: ________________________ ATTEST: By: __________________________ Title: ________________________ 11 Agreement No. 16-31-102-01 4 EXHIBIT “A” SCOPE OF WORK, FUNDING AND TIMETABLE SCOPE OF WORK: Prepare the Project Study Report (PSR) project initiation documents for the Ethanac Rd / 1-215 Interchange. The project initiation documents are a nece ssary step to evaluate and prepare the project for the next preliminary engineering and environmental phase (PA&ED). FUNDING: PHASE New Corridors Fund LOCAL STATE/FEDERAL TOTAL PSR/PDS $1,041,716 $0 $0 $1,041,716 TIMETABLE: Phase Start Date End Date Comments PSR/PDS 07/01/2021 6/30/2023 See below Comments: • Consultant expected to be under contract in July 2021. • Time to produce PSR has been assumed at about 18 months. The PSR requires Caltrans approval which is estimated conservatively to add 6 months to the completion schedule. 12 AGENDA ITEM 8 Agenda Item 8 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 26, 2021 TO: Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee FROM: David Thomas, Interim Toll Program Director THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director SUBJECT: Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project Design-Build Contract Final Acceptance STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1)Approve Final Acceptance for the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project (I-15 ELP or Project) Design-Build Contract, Agreement No. 16-31-057-00, with Skanska-Ames, a Joint Venture, subject to the Executive Director’s verification that all contract requirements for Final Acceptance have been met; and 2)Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The I-15 ELP is part of the Commission’s 2009 Measure A Western Riverside County Highway 10-Year Delivery Plan. The project, when opened, results in one to two tolled express lanes in each direction between the I-15/Cajalco Road interchange in Corona and the I-15/State Route 60 Figure 1: I-15 Express Lanes Project Vicinity Map 13 Agenda Item 8 interchange just south of the Riverside/San Bernardino County line – approximately 15 miles (Figure 1 Vicinity Map). On April 12, 2017, the Commission awarded Agreement No. 16-31-057-00 to Skanska-Ames, a Joint Venture, for the design and construction of the I-15 ELP. This Design-Build Contract has three distinct completion milestones of which two have been met: 1. Substantial Completion – 15 Express Lanes turned over to the Toll Service Provider on August 17, 2020. 2. Project Completion – Construction activities complete except for deferred punch list work. This completion milestone occurred on January 15, 2021. The third completion milestone, Final Acceptance, is nearing completion and requires the Commission’s formal acceptance after the following has occurred: 1. All requirements for the Project Completion milestone shall have been fully satisfied; 2. The Commission shall have received all design documents, original working drawings, shop drawings, final as-built documents, right-of-way record maps, surveys, test data and other deliverables required under the Contract Documents; 3. The Design-Builder shall have submitted and received Commission approval for all contract-required Design-Build Final Acceptance Submittals; 4. All special tools, equipment, furnishings, and supplies purchased and/or used by the Design-Builder as provided in the Contract Documents shall have been delivered to the Commission and all replacement spare parts shall have been purchased and delivered to the Commission free and clear of liens; and 5. The items on the Final Acceptance punch list shall have been completed to the satisfaction of the Commission and Caltrans, and all the Design-Builder’s other obligations under the Contract Documents shall have been satisfied in full or waived in writing by Commission. Additionally, Caltrans shall accept the work and issue relief of maintenance within its jurisdictional boundaries of the Project. Caltrans shall also perform a final review and accept the Project including all permitting and environmental commitments and other requirements. The two remaining work items are warranty work to correct defective items for a period of two years and plant establishment and habitat restoration, which is a contract requirement for three years after Final Acceptance. All the above contract Final Acceptance requirements have either been met or are imminent. Staff recommends approval of Final Acceptance of the Design-Build Contract subject to the Executive Director’s verification that all contract requirements for Final Acceptance have been met. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to approval of Final Acceptance of the Design-Build Contract. 14 AGENDA ITEM 9 Agenda Item 9 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 26, 2021 TO: Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee FROM: Bryce Johnston, Capital Projects Manager THROUGH: Marlin Feenstra, Project Delivery Director SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 19-33-004-00 with Southern California Regional Rail Authority for Construction of the Riverside Layover Facility Improvement Project STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1) Approve Agreement No. 19-33-004-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-33-004-00, between the Commission and Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) for the construction of the Riverside Layover Facility Improvement project (Project) in the amount of $99,999, plus a contingency amount of $10,000, for an additional amount of $109,999, and a total amount not to exceed $281,999; 2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the cooperative agreement on behalf of the Commission; 3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve the use of a contingency, as may be required for these services; and 4) Forward to Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In December 2018 the Commission approved Cooperative Agreement No. 19-33-004-00 with SCRRA (Metrolink) to provide construction support services for the expansion of the existing Riverside−Downtown Metrolink Station Layover Facility from one storage track to three storage tracks. This increased layover capacity is required for the storage and servicing of trains providing existing Metrolink service. The Project is located at the north end of the existing Riverside−Downtown Station on right of way owned by the Commission. On June 12, 2020, the Commission approved the award of Agreement No. 19-33-029-00 for the construction of the Riverside−Downtown Metrolink Station Layover Expansion Project to Reyes Construction (Reyes). As part of the contract work, Reyes was to remove and reuse the existing wayside power cabinet. Over the past year SCRRA has had issues with old cabinets of this type and notified Commission staff that that the pre-existing wayside power cabinet must be replaced to ensure reliable operations for the newly expanded layover facility. SCRRA was in the process of procuring similar units at a lower price than the Commission or Reyes could obtain; therefore, 15 Agenda Item 9 it was determined that the most cost-effective solution would be for SCRRA to procure and install the new cabinet. This would also preclude any delay claims from Reyes. The cost of the cabinet and installation services is estimated to be $99,999. Staff recommends approval of the amendment for $99,999 plus an additional $10,000 contingency for any unanticipated issues. The additional costs will be funded by the same Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant that paid for the original contract amount. The following is a summary of the Commission’s actions to date, including this amendment: Commission Authorization Amount Contingency Total Original $ 156,200 $ 15,800 $ 172,000 Amendment No. 1 (proposed) 99,999 10,000 109,999 Total $ 256,199 $ 25,800 $ 281,999 Staff recommends authorization for the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to 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. FISCAL IMPACT: Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year: FY 2020/21 Amount: $109,999 Source of Funds: FTA grant Budget Adjustment: No GL/Project Accounting No.: 653822 81304 00000 0000 265 33 81301 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 04/14/2021 Attachment: Draft Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. 19-33-004-00 with SCRRA 16 17336.0601K\33855509.1 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 19-33-004-01 -1- AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 19-33-004-00 BETWEEN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE LAYOVER FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT This “Amendment No. 1” to the February 12, 2019 Cooperative Agreement No. 19-33-004-00 (herein referred to as the "AGREEMENT") for the Construction of the Riverside Layover Facility Improvement Project (herein referred to as the “PROJECT”) is made and entered into as of the __________ day of __________, 2021, by and between the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY, a joint powers authority existing under the laws of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as "SCRRA"), to be addressed at 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90017 and the RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, a public agency, 4080 Lemon St, Riverside, California 92501 (hereinafter referred to as “COMMISSION” or “RCTC”). CITY and SCRRA may be referred to singly as “PARTY” and collectively as “PARTIES.” RECITALS: COMMISSION and SCRRA executed the AGREEMENT on February 12, 2019 which established roles, responsibilities, funding and processes during construction of PROJECT located at the north end of the existing Riverside-Downtown Station on right-of-way (ROW) owned by RCTC. The existing North Layover Facility is located between railroad mileposts (MP) 9.75 and 9.92 on Riverside Layover at Riverside Station. Through further site investigations and project development, it has been determined that the pre- existing Wayside Power Cabinet must be replaced to ensure reliable operations for the newly expanded Layover Facility. 17 17336.0601K\33855509.1 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 19-33-004-00 AMENDMENT NO. 1 -2- 17336.0601K\33855509.1 COMMISSION and SCRRA desire to amend the AGREEMENT to increase the funding for SERVICES work to be performed by SCRRA and to update the estimated cost for said services by Ninety-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($99,999). NOW THEREFORE, the Parties hereto mutually agree as follows: 1. Article 5, Item S. is hereby added to read as follows: S. To procure and install one (1) new wayside power cabinet, including modifications to existing main switchboard as required. 2. Article 6 is hereby amended to read as follows: Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, COMMISSION and SCRRA mutually agree that COMMISSION’s maximum cumulative payment obligation to SCRRA for the SERVICES (including SCRRA’S direct and indirect costs) shall be Two Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-nine Dollars ($269,399), unless otherwise agreed upon by the Parties pursuant to a written amendment to this Agreement. 3. Article 9, Item N, Party’s Address and Addressee are hereby amended to read as follows: To COMMISSION To SCRRA Marlin Feenstra Capital Project Manager Justin Fornelli, P.E. Chief, Program Delivery Riverside County Transportation Commission Southern California Regional Rail Authority 4080 Lemon Street Riverside, CA 92501 2558 Supply Street, Building A Pomona, CA 91767 Tel: (951) 787-7963 Tel: (909) 593-4291 Email: mfeenstra@rctc.org Email: fornellij@scrra.net 4. Article 9, Item A. is hereby amended to read as follows: Term of Agreement: This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect through January 1, 2023, unless terminated earlier by mutual written consent by both Parties. In the event ICAP charges have not been billed due to an unapproved rate and paid by COMMISSION, this agreement shall be extended for one year. 18 17336.0601K\33855509.1 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 19-33-004-00 AMENDMENT NO. 1 -3- 17336.0601K\33855509.1 ’5. Exhibit “B” shall be replaced in its entirety with the included Exhibit “B” (Revision 1). [SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE] 19 17336.0601K\33855509.1 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 19-33-004-00 AMENDMENT NO. 1 -4- 17336.0601K\33855509.1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this AMENDMENT No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-33-004-00 to be executed and attested by their duly qualified and authorized officials. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RIVERSIDE COUNTY RAIL AUTHORITY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION By: ________________________________ By: ______________________________ Stephanie N. Wiggins Anne Mayer Chief Executive Officer Executive Director Date: ________________________________ Date: ______________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Best Best & Krieger LLP By: ______________________________ By:____________________________ Don O. Del Rio Steve DeBaun General Counsel General Counsel Date: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________ 20 17336.0601K\33855509.1 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 19-33-004-00 AMENDMENT NO. 1 -5- 17336.0601K\33855509.1 EXHIBIT "B" (REVISION 1) BUDGETED SCHEDULE AND COST No. of Months Meeting per Month Hours No. of Persons Total Hours A 1 Meetings /Admin 11 2 4 1 88 HR $250.00 $22,000.00 2 General Coordination / PM Work 11 1 6 1 66 HR $250.00 $16,500.00 Inter-Departmental Meetings 11 0.25 2 4 22 HR $250.00 $5,500.00 3 Document Reviews (Work Windows, SSWP, Construction Staging) 2 16 HR $250.00 $4,000.00 4 Material Procurement (SCRRA Staff)16 HR $250.00 $4,000.00 Sub-Total 192 $52,000.00 B 1 Track Inspection (track in/out service)1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Sub-Total $5,000.00 C 1 C&S Maintenance Contractor Support 1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Sub-Total $5,000.00 D 1 133 RE Relay Rail (does not include transport) 5,000 LF $10.00 $50,000.00 Sub-Total $50,000.00 E 1 Safety Training by SCRRA Consultant 4 EA $1,000.00 $4,000.00 2 SCRRA Cable Markings (includes refresh)6 EA $500.00 $3,000.00 3 Flagging Services 20 Days $1,750.00 $35,000.00 Sub-Total $42,000.00 Sub-Total (Items A-F)$154,000.00 $15,400.00 F 1 Wayside Power Cabinet & Hookup to MSB 1 LS $99,999.00 $99,999.00 $269,399.00 Notes: 1 2 Contingency (10%) The cost of the SCRRA services shown is an estimate only and RCTC will reimburse SCRRA on the basis of actual costs and expenses. RCTC 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 ESTIMATED COST NO.ITEM Track Support Services Permit Processing Communication & Signal Support Services Project Management SCRRA Provided Material Power Cabinet Date Cooperative Agreement SCRRA Project No. Project Name Schedule 419003 19-33-004-00 25-Mar-21 QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST 11 Months Construction Riverside Layover Facility-Construction 21 RIVERSIDE LAYOVER FACILITY SCRRA COOP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT 1 1 •Construction contract awarded June 2019 •Substantial completion March 2021 •Project triples storage capacity at station, adds facilities to service trains overnight Riverside Layover Facility SCRRA Coop Agreement 2 •For support activities; submittal reviews, flagging and inspection. •Wayside power cabinet (pictured) was to be reused, per contract. •During construction SCRRA had issues with similar cabinets, directed us to replace with a new one due to age and power capacity. •SCRRA can supply and install cabinet for less than we can obtain one elsewhere. Riverside Layover Facility Proposed Contract Amount 3 •Original authorized amount $172,000 •Additional amount being requested $109,999 •Proposed total authorized $281,999 AGENDA ITEM 10 Agenda Item 10 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 26, 2021 TO: Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee FROM: Sheldon Peterson, Rail Manager THROUGH: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director SUBJECT: Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Resolution STAFF RECOMMENDATION This item is for the Committee to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-005, “Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Regarding Authorization for the Execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for the Expanded Perris Valley Line Operations Project Fiscal Year 2022 Funds in the Amount of $864,540”; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission’s Commuter Rail Program applies for various federal and state funds that are necessary to fund rail projects within Riverside County. There is also the need for grants to meet the Commission’s annual funding responsibility related to rail operations and capital projects. The Commuter Rail Program is currently seeking approval to obtain Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) grant funding which is available through the California Department of Transportation in the amount of $864,540. This project would be for the Expanded Perris Valley Line (PVL) Operations FY 2021/22 that will continue to fund the previously added weekend service. This is an eligible project since it reduces GHG emissions and supports Metrolink’s effort to increase mode share. As required by the LCTOP grant guidelines, Resolution No. 21-005 is needed to authorize use of the funds on PVL operations and authorize the Executive Director to execute the certifications and assurances and authorized agent forms. The resolution is required to submit and file the grant; therefore, staff recommends approval of the resolution related to the FY 2021/22 LCTOP grant. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding received from this grant is included in the FY 2021/22 budget and will be reflected in Commission’s FY 2021/22 Short Range Transit Plan. 22 Agenda Item 10 Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year: FY 2021/22 Amount: $864,540 Source of Funds: LCTOP Budget Adjustment: No GL/Project Accounting No.: 034198 415 41511 0000 103 25 41501 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 04/13/2021 Attachment: Resolution No. 21-005 23 RESOLUTION No. 21-005 RESOLUTION OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANDED PERRIS VALLEY LINE OPERATIONS PROJECT FISCAL YEAR 2022 FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $864,540 WHEREAS, the Riverside County Transportation Commission is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for transit projects; and WHEREAS, the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the Department of Transportation (Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and WHEREAS, the Department has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and WHEREAS, the Riverside County Transportation Commission wishes to delegate authorization to execute these documents and any amendments thereto to Anne Mayer, Executive Director; and WHEREAS, the Riverside County Transportation Commission wishes to implement the LCTOP project listed above, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Riverside County Transportation Commission that the fund recipient agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances and the Authorized Agent documents and applicable statutes, regulations and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Anne Mayer, Executive Director be authorized to execute all required documents of the LCTOP program and any Amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Riverside County Transportation Commission that it hereby authorizes the submittal of 24 the following project nomination and allocation request to the Department in FY 2020-21 LCTOP funds: List project(s), including the following information: Project Name: Expanded Perris Valley Line Operations FY 2022 Amount of LCTOP funds requested: $864,540 Short description of project: Funding will be used for operating costs associated to expand the commuter rail Perris Valley Line. Contributing Sponsor: Not applicable APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of May 2021. Jan Harnik Riverside County Transportation Commission ATTEST: Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board Riverside County Transportation Commission 25 AGENDA ITEM 11 Agenda Item 11 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: April 26, 2021 TO: Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee FROM: Monica M. Morales, Senior Management Analyst THROUGH: Lorelle Moe-Luna, Multimodal Services Director SUBJECT: Measure A Specialized Transit Award Recommendations for Fiscal Years 2021/22 – 2023/24 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1) Approve the staff recommendations for the Measure A Western Riverside County Specialized Transit Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 - 2023/24 Call for Projects totaling $8,951,257; 2) Approve an allocation of $150,000 for a specialized transit pilot program for the city of Menifee (City); 3) Direct staff to prepare agreements with the award recipients to outline the scope, project schedules, and local funding commitments; 4) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director to execute the agreements with the award recipients, pursuant to legal counsel review; and 5) Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The 2009 Measure A Expenditure Plan allocates approximately 11.6 percent of the annual revenues from the 2009 Measure A Western County program to public transit. The public transit allocation is then distributed among five programs, namely: specialized transit services, specialized transit-consolidated transportation service agency operations, commuter rail, intercity bus, and commuter services. The Measure A Specialized Transit Program receives about 1.9 percent of the 2009 Measure A Western County program revenues, or a 16.4 percent share of the 11.6 percent for public transit. The program provides funding to benefit older adults, persons with disabilities, and/or those that are most vulnerable and truly needy in Western County. In Western County, this funding has been distributed through a competitive process to a wide array of non-profit and community organizations that serve these constituencies for specialized transit services for persons with disabilities and older adults. 26 Agenda Item 11 The goals of the Measure A Specialized Transit Program for western Riverside County are to: • Support directly operated services that expand or extend existing services, which, if not funded by Measure A funds, would leave an area and/or special population without alternate service options; • Support existing services that offer an improved level of service coordination with the existing transportation network; • Expand new services that leverage other revenue sources, can be administered in a cost- effective manner, and will not require long-term support from Measure A funding; and • Support new and expansion of existing services including transportation for veterans and shuttles including, but not limited to, nutrition and medical services. Projects that are eligible under the program include operating and capital projects such as senior transportation shuttles, non-emergency medical transportation services, bus pass/voucher programs, mileage reimbursement programs, travel training, vehicle and maintenance equipment, communications and dispatch equipment, and mobility management. Providing funding to non-profit providers of transit services for persons with disabilities, low income, and senior citizens has long been a priority of the Commission. The voter-approved 1989 and 2009 Measure A Expenditure Plans specify funding allocations for the provision of this type of service provided by transit operators and non-profit agencies. DISCUSSION: The fifth program cycle is set to expire on June 30, 2021. At its January 2021 meeting, the Commission directed staff to release the program guidelines and application for the FYs 2021/22 – 2023/24 Measure A Western Riverside County Specialized Transit Call for Projects and approved the funding allocation. The Call for Projects was released to the public on January 13, 2021 and applications were due February 17, 2021. The following table is a summary of the total available funds covering FYs 2021/22 through 2023/24. FISCAL YEARS 2021/22-2023/24 Funding Source Fiscal Year Total 2009 Measure A 2022 $2,891,000 2009 Measure A 2023 $2,920,000 2009 Measure A 2024 $2,949,000 TOTAL $8,760,000 A total of 19 operations and capital project proposals were received from 16 agencies, totaling $9,717,000 in requests. To evaluate and score the projects, one staff member from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, Riverside Transit Agency, and SunLine Transit Agency participated on the evaluation panel. Additionally, three Commission staff members 27 Agenda Item 11 evaluated applications, for a total of six evaluators. The scoring criteria outlined in the approved program guidelines were used by the evaluation committee. After final scores and analysis, staff determined that some applications exceeded the maximum amount allowable per project and/or included non-eligible expenses. Upon final negotiations with applicants, it was determined that the 3-year program would be oversubscribed by $191,257; however, staff determined that the funding for this Call for Projects could be increased by $191,257 due to available fund balance. Staff recommends the approval of the awards summarized in Attachment 1 for a total allocation of $8,951,257 for this Call for Projects. In addition, staff recommends an award of $150,000 to the City for a specialized transit pilot project. The City submitted an application in the Call for Projects for a Dial-A-Ride Voucher Program; however, it was determined that the request was not consistent with the Specialized Transit goals since it would create new Dial-A-Ride trips rather than mitigating growth on the more costly service. The City hoped, that through this voucher program, it would be able to gather information to develop a more robust specialized transit service for its residents in the future. Commission staff recognizes that the City has a need to address the specialized transportation population given the large senior community in Sun City. In discussion with City staff, the City opted to rescind its application and it was recommended that a more detailed analysis be completed prior to the deployment of a new program or service. Staff recommends that a capacity building pilot project commencing with a market study be completed in collaboration with the City to do the following: • Conduct a tailored city-level market analysis of its seniors/disabled/low-income population, including surveys, community meetings, and outreach with local social service agencies; • Provide education and outreach on the existing resources such as the Transportation Reimbursement and Information Project (TRIP), a volunteer driver mileage reimbursement program and others that already exist; • Conduct a mini symposium and bring in other small non-profit providers in the Measure A network to share best practices, experiences, and project development ideas; • Conduct other market research in which a subsidy program with a transportation network company such as Uber or Lyft might be an option; and • Provide practical recommendations that the City may take to deploy a pilot program. Funding for this study will be led by the Commission and will be included in the FY 2021/22 budget. Staff recommends that the Commission approve $150,000 of Measure A Specialized Transit funds for a pilot project pending the recommendations of the study. The pilot project is consistent with the program goals and strategies to build capacity for expanded transportation options and can also be used as a model for other cities and communities in the county who require similar services. 28 Agenda Item 11 There is no financial impact on the FY 2020/21 budget. Measure A Specialized Transit funds for the recommended awards are included in the proposed FY 2021/22 budget and will be budgeted for in FYs 2022/23 and 2023/24 through the regular budget process. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes N/A Year: FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23+ Amount: $3,500,000 $5,601,257 Source of Funds: 2009 Measure A Western County Specialized Transit Budget Adjustment: No N/A GL/Project Accounting No.: 260 26 86101 $8,733,887 Specialized Transit Operating 260 26 86102 $367,370 Specialized Transit Capital Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 04/14/2021 Attachment: FY 2021/22 – 2023/24 Measure A Specialized Transit Call for Projects Award Recommendations 29 Attachment 1 FY2022-2024 PROJECT REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION FUNDING SUMMARY Project Type Project Name Me a n S c o r e Total 3 Year Project Cost Total 3 Year Measure A Award Required Match 1 Care A Van Directly Operated Transportation Service Care A Van Transit 85 1,510,430$ 996,884$ 513,546$ 2 Independent Living Partnership Mileage Reimbursement TRIP Western Riverside 84 3,631,716$ 1,519,752$ 2,111,964$ 3 Friends of Moreno Valley Directly Operated Transportation Service Mo-Van 84 528,085$ 297,585$ 230,500$ 4 Boys & Girls Club Southwest County Directly Operated Transportation Service Before & After School ST program 82 908,050$ 599,313$ 308,737$ 5 Exceed Directly Operated Transportation Service Hemet Transportation 80 664,860$ 244,860$ 420,000$ 6 Boys & Girls Menifee Valley Directly Operated Transportation Service Ride to Success 80 599,307$ 395,543$ 203,764$ 7 US Vets Directly Operated Transportation Service Initiative Transportation Riverside 79 230,644$ 152,225$ 78,419$ 8 RUHS - Medical Center Directly Operated Transportation Service MC Transportation Program 77 2,764,838$ 1,576,860$ 1,187,978$ 9 Voices for Children Mileage Reimbursement Mileage Reimbursement Program 77 588,151$ 388,180$ 199,971$ 10 Forest Folk Directly Operated Transportation Service Idyllwild Area Shuttle Service 76 254,848$ 167,848$ 87,000$ 11 City of Norco Directly Operated Transportation Service Seniors on the Move Transp Program 76 382,818$ 252,661$ 130,157$ 12 Operation SafeHouse Directly Operated Transportation Service Main St. Transitional Living & Permanent Supportive Housing Program 74 171,710$ 113,329$ 58,381$ 13 Care Connexxus Directly Operated Transportation Service Specialized Transportation 74 1,210,806$ 799,132$ 411,674$ 14 Care Connexxus Capital Capital Vehicle Purchase (3 Buses)Specialized Transportation 72 225,000$ 112,500$ 112,500$ 15 RUHS - Behavorial Health Capital Capital Vehicle Purchase (2 Vans, 2 Sedans)Transportation Change 70 144,000$ 72,000$ 72,000$ 16 RUHS - Medical Center Capital Capital Vehicle Lease (3 Vans)Transportation Program 69 365,740$ 182,870$ 182,870$ 17 RUHS - Behavorial Health Directly Operated Transportation Service Transportation Change 68 1,589,245$ 1,048,901$ 540,343$ 18 Michelle's Place Travel Training/ Assistance Treatment Travel Assistance Program 55 46,690$ 30,815$ 15,875$ 15,816,937$ 8,951,257$ 6,865,680$ 367,370 Capital 8,583,887 Operating Applicant 30 MEASURE A SPECIALIZED TRANSIT PROGRAM Fiscal Year Awards 2021/22 –2023/24 Monica Morales, Sr. Management Analyst -Transit 1 FY2021/22 –2023/24 Measure A Specialized Transit Awards Call for Projects Applications WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE 4/26/21 2 Call released 01/13/21 Applications due 02/17/21 Total available $8.76 million 16 Agencies submitted FY2021/22 –2023/24 Measure A Specialized Transit Awards Measure A Awards WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE 4/26/21 3 Voices for Children MR 388,180$ Independent Living Partnership MR 1,519,752$ RUHS - Behavorial Health Capital Cap 72,000$ Care Connexxus Capital Cap 112,500$ RUHS - Medical Center Capital Cap 182,870$ Total Award $8.95 million Michelle's Place Ops 30,815$ Operation SafeHouse Ops 113,329$ US Vets Ops 152,225$ Forest Folk Ops 167,848$ Exceed Ops 244,860$ City of Norco Ops 252,661$ Friends of Moreno Valley Ops 297,585$ Boys & Girls Menifee Valley Ops 395,543$ Boys & Girls Club Southwest County Ops 599,313$ Care Connexxus Ops 799,132$ Care A Van Ops 996,884$ RUHS - Behavorial Health Ops 1,048,901$ RUHS - Medical Center Ops 1,576,860$ FY2021/22 –2023/24 Measure A Specialized Transit Awards Measure A Pilot Project WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE 4/26/21 4 Recommendations for a pilot program City-level market analysis of seniors/disabled/low-income Education and outreach Best Practices from other Measure A recipients FY2021/22 –2023/24 Measure A Specialized Transit Awards Recommendations WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE 4/26/21 5 1) Approve $8,951,257 in Measure A Specialized Transit Programs 2) Approve $150,000 Specialized Transit Pilot Program for the City of Menifee 3) Direct staff to prepare agreements with award recipients to outline the scope, project, schedules and local funding commitments; 4) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director to execute the agreements with the award recipients pursuant to legal counsel review; and 5) Forward to the Commission for final action. QUESTIONS? 6 AGENDA ITEM 12 ORAL REPORT 15/91 EXPRESS LANES CONNECTOR David Thomas, Interim Toll Program Director April 26, 2021 1 Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee Overview 2 •RCTC, in partnership with Caltrans •Design-build of tolled connectors between RCTC’s express lane facilities: From eastbound 91 Express Lanes to northbound 15 Express Lanes and From southbound 15 Express Lanes to westbound 91 Express Lanes Extension of EB Express Lane Extension of EB GP Lane •Myers-Rados JV (DB), Kapsch (TSP), Parsons (PCM) •Schedule: April 2021 to 2023 •$270 million investment •2,300 jobs created Project Benefits 3 •Reduce traffic congestion and improve operations •Enhance safety •Connectivity and increase travel time reliability between toll facilities I-15 Temporary Traffic Shifts 4 •SB15 Express Lanes to cross-over to provide room for ELC construction •GP and Express Lanes traffic shifts •Fall 2021 to spring 2023 Directional Weekend Closures 5 •WB91 Early 2022: Build connector falsework over WB91 Late 2022: Remove connector falsework •SB15 Mid 2022: Build connector falsework over SB15 Early 2023: Remove connector falsework Eastbound 91 Lane Reconfiguration (Stage 3a) 6 •Reduction of lane addition at Lincoln Avenue •Removal of lane drop at Main Street onramp •Possible downstream capacity available early •Stage 3a summer 2022 –spring 2023 Traffic Management 7 •Staging Plans, Traffic Handling Plans, TMP, Lane Closure Requirements •FSP and CHP support for no/limited shoulder areas and closures •Public outreach and advanced roadside and overhead signs for lane changes and closures Stay Connected 8 rctc.org/15-91connector (844) 415-9777 15-91connector@rctc.org Text CONNECTOR to (844) 771-0995 @1591Connector QUESTIONS & THANK YOU 9 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL APRIL 26, 2021 Present Absent County of Riverside, District I X  County of Riverside, District V X  City of Corona X  City of Eastvale X  City of Hemet X  City of Jurupa Valley X  City of Menifee X  City of Moreno Valley X  City of Murrieta X  City of Norco X  City of Perris X  City of Wildomar  X