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06 June 9, 2021 Commission
MEETING AGENDA TIME/DATE: 9:30 a.m. / Wednesday, June 9, 2021 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 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. Please follow the instructions on the following page to join the meeting remotely. COMMISSIONERS Chair —Jan Harnik Vice Chair — V. Manuel Perez Second Vice Chair — Bob Magee 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 Kyle Pingree / Alberto Sanchez, City of Banning Lloyd White / David Fenn, City of Beaumont Joseph DeConinck / Johnny Rodriguez, City of Blythe Linda Molina / Wendy Hewitt, City of Calimesa Jeremy Smith / Larry Greene, City of Canyon Lake Raymond Gregory / Mark Carnevale, City of Cathedral City Steven Hernandez / Denise Delgado, 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 / Donna Griffith, City of Indian Wells Waymond Fermon / Oscar Ortiz, City of Indio Brian Berkson / Guillermo Silva, 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 / To Be Appointed, City of Moreno Valley Scott Vinton / Lisa DeForest, City of Murrieta Ted Hoffman / Katherine Aleman, 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 Chuck Conder / Erin Edwards, City of Riverside Alonso Ledezma / Crystal Ruiz, City of San Jacinto Matt Rahn / Maryann Edwards, City of Temecula Ben J. Benoit / Joseph Morabito, City of Wildomar Mike Beauchamp, Governor's Appointee Caltrans District 8 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION www.rctc.org MEETING AGENDA * *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 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. Please follow the instructions below to join the meeting remotely. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION Join Zoom Meeting https://rctc.zoom.us/j/87218133305 Meeting ID: 872 1813 3305 One tap mobile +16699006833„87218133305# 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 Commission Meeting please email written comments to the Clerk of the Board at Imobley@rctc.org prior to June 8, 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 Commission meeting, including accessibility and translation services. Assistance is provided free of charge. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time will assist staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide assistance at the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 9, 2021 Page 2 4. 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. 5. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS — The Commission may add an item to the Agenda after making a finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came to the attention of the Commission subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Commission. If there are less than 2/3 of the Commission members present, adding an item to the agenda requires a unanimous vote. Added items will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda. 7. PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 Overview This item is for the Commission to: Page 1 1) Receive input on the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22; 2) Approve the revised mid -year FY 2020/21 revenue projections of $210 million for 2009 Measure A revenues for a revenue budget increase of $15 million and a related local streets and roads expenditure budget increase of $4,573,000 to reflect the revised FY 2020/21 Measure A projection; 3) Approve the revised mid -year FY 2020/21 revenue projections of $105 million for Local Transportation Fund (LTF) revenues for a revenue budget increase of $5 million and the related planning allocation expenditure budget increases of $113,000 and transfer out of $150,000 to reflect the revised FY 2020/21 LTF projection; 4) Approve the revised FY 2021/22 revenue projections of $210 million for 2009 Measure A and $105 million for LTF; 5) Approve the salary schedule effective July 1, 2021, located in Appendix B of the proposed budget; 6) Authorize the expenditure of $1,025,700 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); 7) Close the public hearing on the proposed Budget for FY 2021/22; and 8) Adopt the proposed Budget for FY 2021/22. 8. 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. 8A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 12, 2021 Page 160 Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 9, 2021 Page 3 8B. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FY 2021/22 Page 177 Overview This item is for the Commission to adopt Resolution No. 21-010 "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Establishing the Annual Appropriations Limit", for Fiscal Year 2021/22. 8C. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Page 184 Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements for the nine months ended March 31, 2021. 8D. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. 8E. QUARTERLY SALES TAX ANALYSIS Overview Page 195 Page 290 This item is for the Commission to receive and file the sales tax analysis for Quarter 4, 2020 (4Q 2020). 8F. FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION PROPOSED TRIENNIAL OVERALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024 Page 299 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Approve 11 percent as the Commission's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) proposed triennial overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) race -neutral goal for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2022-24 for the period October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 21-007, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Adopting Its Triennial Overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Goal (49 CFR Part 26) as it Applies to Funding Received Directly from the Federal Transit Administration". Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 9, 2021 Page 4 8G. RECURRING CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 Overview This item is for the Commission to: Page 332 1) Approve the single -year recurring contracts in an amount not to exceed $15,679,516 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22; 2) Approve the recurring multi -year contracts for specialized services on long-term projects in an amount not to exceed $1,373,967 in FY 2021/22 and $2,801,989 in FYs 2022/23 — 2025/26; and 3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. 8H. QUARTERLY PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT METRICS REPORT, JANUARY -MARCH 2021 Page 345 Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Public Engagement Metrics Report for January -March 2021. 81. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on state and federal legislation. 8J. 91 EXPRESS LANES MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file the 91 Express Lanes Monthly Reports for the three months from January to March 2021. Page 355 Page 359 8K. AMENDMENTS TO ON CALL PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR 6C TRANSPONDERS Page 423 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Approve the amendments to the following 6C transponder provider agreements for an additional four years with no additional cost authorization: a) Agreement No. 18-31-094-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 18-31-094-00, with Kapsch TraffficCom USA, Inc.; and Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 9, 2021 Page 5 b) Agreement No. 18-31-161-02, Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 18-31-161-00, with Neology, Inc.; 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 purchase orders awarded to the contractors under the terms of the agreements. 8L. READOPTED AND REAFFIRMED THE 15 EXPRESS LANES TOLL POLICY GOALS AND TOLL POLICIES Page 434 Overview This item is for the Commission to adopt Resolution No. 21-012, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Reaffirming and Readopting the Amended and Restated Interstate 15 Express Lanes Toll Policy Goals and Toll Policies and Ratifying Actions in the Furtherance of the Policy". 8M. STATE ROUTE 71/STATE ROUTE 91 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS Page 480 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No. 21-31-012-00 to Falcon Engineering Services to provide construction management (CM), materials testing, construction surveying and environmental monitoring services for the State Route (SR) 71/SR-91 (71/91) interchange improvement project (Project) in the amount of $16,756,467, plus a contingency amount of $1,443,533, for a total amount not to exceed $18,200,000; 2) Approve Agreement No. 21-31-091-00 for the Project construction and maintenance (C&M) agreement with BNSF Railway in the amount of $1,957,727, plus a contingency amount of $195,773, for a total amount not to exceed $2,153,500; 3) Approve Agreement No. 21-31-067-00, a cooperative agreement between the Commission and Caltrans, that defines the roles and responsibilities for Project construction at no cost to the Commission; 4) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission; and 5) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency work up to the total not to exceed amount as required for these services. Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 9, 2021 Page 6 8N. AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PERRIS AND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH T.Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL FOR THE INTERSTATE 215/PLACENTIA AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT Page 671 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Approve Agreement No. 16-31-066-06, Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. 16-31-066-00, with T.Y. Lin International (T.Y. Lin) for design support during construction of the Interstate 215/Placentia Avenue Interchange project (Project) in the amount of $257,285, plus a contingency amount of $25,728, for an additional amount of $283,013, and a total amount not to exceed $5,454,198; 2) Approve Agreement No. 19-31-044-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 19-31-044-00, with the city of Perris (City) for storm drain improvements on Placentia Avenue and street and signal improvements at the Placentia Avenue and Indian Avenue intersection for the Project for an additional Commission contribution of $1,081,157 and a total Commission contribution not to exceed $1,231,157; 3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission; and 4) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency work up to the total not to exceed amount as required for the design support services. 80. POLICY UPDATE ON THE USE OF STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDING BY OPERATORS Page 694 Overview This item is for the Commission to adopt Resolution No. 21-011, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Regarding the Policy for Use of State Transit Assistance Funding by Transit Operators". 8P. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-009 TO BECOME THE ACCESS FUND ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES ACCESS FOR ALL PROGRAM Page 700 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 21-009, "A Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Authorizing the Execution of the Certification to Serve as the Local Access Fund Administrator (LAFA) for the Access for All Program for the County of Riverside"; and Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 9, 2021 Page 7 2) Authorize the Executive Director or designee, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute agreements and/or documents related to the Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Access for All program on behalf of the Commission. 8Q. AMENDMENT TO CITY OF BANNING'S FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN Overview This item is for the Commission to: Page 705 1) Approve an amendment to the city of Banning's (City) FY 2020/21 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the operating shortfalls in FY 2019/20 and FY 2020/21 and increase the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) operating allocation in the net amount of $597,039; 2) Approve the reprogramming of $134,213 of State Transit Assistance (STA) from capital assistance to operating assistance for the City for FY 2019/20 operating expenses; 3) Approve the reprogramming of $135,000 of LTF from the Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) capital assistance to operating assistance for FY 2020/21 operating expenses; 4) Approve an additional FY 2020/21 LTF allocation of $217,039 to the City for FY 2019/20 operating expenses; and 5) Approve an additional FY 2020/21 LTF allocation of $380,000 to the City for FY 2020/21 operating expenses. 8R. AMENDMENT TO RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY'S FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN Overview This item is for the Commission to: Page 714 1) Amend the Riverside Transit Agency's (RTA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 Short -Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to include the Meals on Wheels program in the Operating Budget; and 2) Approve an allocation of $175,000 of 2009 Measure A Western County specialized transit funding for the Meals on Wheels program. Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 9, 2021 Page 8 8S. FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN UPDATES AND TRANSIT FUNDING ALLOCATIONS Overview This item is for the Commission to: Page 723 1) Approve the Fiscal Years 2021/22 — FY 2023/24 Draft 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 2021/22 — 2025/26 SRTP for the Rail and Vanpool Programs; 2) Approve Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transit Operator Funding Allocations of 2009 Measure A, Local Transportation Funds (LTF), State Transit Assistance (STA), and State of Good Repair (SGR) for Banning, Beaumont, Corona, and Riverside; PVVTA; RTA; SunLine; and the Commission's Rail and Vanpool Programs aggregating $107,217,986; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 21-008, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission to Allocate Local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Funds For the Fiscal Year 2021/22" and 4) Direct staff to add the federally funded and regionally significant projects into the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). 8T. FISCAL YEARS 2021/22 — 2025/26 MEASURE A FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR THE LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS PROGRAM Page 733 Overview This item is for the Commission to approve the Fiscal Years 2021/22 — 2025/26 Measure A Five -Year Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) for Local Streets and Roads (LSR) as submitted by the participating agencies. 8U. FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 MEASURE A COMMUTER ASSISTANCE BUSPOOL SUBSIDY FUNDING CONTINUATION REQUEST Overview This item is for the Commission to: Page 1060 1) Authorize payment of the $2,350/month maximum subsidy per buspool for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, to the existing Riverside I buspool; and 2) Require subsidy recipients to meet monthly buspool reporting requirements as supporting documentation to receive payments. Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 9, 2021 Page 9 9. APPROVAL OF METROLINK OPERATING AND CAPITAL SUBSIDIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 AND RELATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Overview This item is for the Commission to: Page 1066 1) Receive and file a report on highlights from the Southern California Regional Rail Authority's (SCRRA) services; 2) Approve the Fiscal Year 2021/22 SCRRA operating and capital budget, which results in an operating subsidy of $21,474,584 and capital subsidy of $4,293,459 for the Commission; and 3) Authorize the Executive Director to finalize and execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 21-25-093-00 with SCRRA regarding annual funding, including subrecipient matters related to pass -through of federal funding. 10. FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 (SB 821) CALL FOR PROJECTS — PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS Page 1093 Overview This item is for the Commission to approve the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities program (SB 821) recommended project allocations in the amount of $4,327,472. 11. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA 12. 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. 13. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, via Zoom. AGENDA ITEM 7 PUBLIC HEARING RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: June 9, 2021 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation Committee Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director SUBJECT: Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/22 BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Receive input on the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22; 2) Approve the revised mid -year FY 2020/21 revenue projections of $210 million for 2009 Measure A revenues for a revenue budget increase of $15 million and a related local streets and roads expenditure budget increase of $4,573,000 to reflect the revised FY 2020/21 Measure A projection; 3) Approve the revised mid -year FY 2020/21 revenue projections of $105 million for Local Transportation Fund (LTF) revenues for a revenue budget increase of $5 million and the related planning allocation expenditure budget increases of $113,000 and transfer out of $150,000 to reflect the revised FY 2020/21 LTF projection; 4) Approve the revised FY 2021/22 revenue projections of $210 million for 2009 Measure A and $105 million for LTF; 5) Approve the salary schedule effective July 1, 2021, located in Appendix B of the proposed budget; 6) Authorize the expenditure of $1,025,700 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); 7) Close the public hearing on the proposed Budget for FY 2021/22; and 8) Adopt the proposed Budget for FY 2021/22. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The annual fiscal budget is the result of staff determining the operating and capital needs for FY 2021/22 and identifying the resources to fund those needs. The policy goals and objectives approved by the Commission on March 10 were the basis of the budget. The long-term policy goals that support the Commission's objectives considered during the preparation of the budget Agenda Item 7 1 relate to promoting quality of life; achieving operational excellence; connecting the economy; being a responsible partner; and maintaining fiscal accountability. Staff presented the proposed budget to the Commission on May 12. Subsequent to that presentation, staff updated the document as a result of the following changes resulting in a net increase of $50,325,600 to the projected fund balance at June 30, 2022. Adjustments to FY 2020/21 Projected Amounts • A $15,000,000 increase in Measure A sales tax revenues; • A $5,000,000 increase in LTF sales tax revenues; • $113,000 increase in operating and capital disbursements for planning allocations resulting from the increase in LTF sales tax revenues; • A $4,573,000 increase in local streets and roads allocations to local jurisdictions resulting from the increase in Measure A sales tax revenues; and • A net $0 change in operating transfers as a result of the increase in LTF sales tax revenues and the related planning allocations of $150,000 and State Route (SR) -79 funding of $300,000 from the Measure A Western County highway fund to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) fund. Adjustments to FY 2021/22 Budgeted Amounts • A $15,000,000 increase in Measure A sales tax revenues; • A $5,000,000 increase in LTF sales tax revenues; • A net $1,273,600 increase in reimbursements comprised of $1,300,800 increase from the Orange County Transportation Authority for the 91 Corridor Operations project, a decrease of $34,500 for regional conservation reimbursements, and an increase of $7,300 in federal reimbursements for the Smart Freeway project. • A $50,100 increase in investment income as a result of the net increase in fund balance; • A $1,208,200 increase in personnel salaries and benefits for the reorganization and position reclassications approved by the Executive Committee in May. The reorganization adds four new positions — Toll Customer Service Manager, Toll Systems Engineer, Senior Capital Projects Manager in the toll project delivery program, and Community Engagement Manager. • A net decrease of $19,460,000 in operating and capital disbursements comprised of an increase of $188,000 in planning allocations due to the increase in LTF sales tax revenues and a $19,648,000 decrease in allocations to transit operators based on updated short- range transit plans; • A $4,563,900 increase in local streets and roads allocations to local jurisdictions resulting from the increase in Measure A sales tax revenues; and • A net $0 change in operating transfers as a result of the increase in LTF sales tax revenues and the related planning allocations of $150,000, an increase of $125,000 for SR -79 funding from Measure A Western County highway fund to the TUMF fund; and an increase of $375,000 from the 91 Express Lanes toll revenue surplus for the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector. Agenda Item 7 2 At its January meeting, the Commission approved the mid -year FY 2020/21 and the FY 2021/22 revenue projections for Measure A and LTF revenues with limited economic data related to the COVID-19 pandemic impacts. Subsequently, data received from the Commission's sales tax consultant supports the better than expected sales tax revenues in Riverside County despite the COVID-19 pandemic impacts. The positive sales tax data can be attributed to the Measure A sales taxes assessed based on destination versus point of sale, as well as the timing of the Wayfair decision benefitting the Commission due to the large volume of online sales during the pandemic. Therefore, staff recommends revising the revenue projections for Measure A and LTF sales tax revenues to $210 million and $105 million, respectively, for FY 2020/21 and FY 2021/22. Additionally, staff recommends budget adjustments to FY 2020/21 revenue projections and related expenditures. Measure A January 2021 Projection May 2021 Projection Increase ($) Increase (%) Budget Adjustments: Revenues Expenditures (Local Streets and Roads) LTF January 2021 Projection May 2021 Projection Increase ($) Budget Adjustments: Revenues Expenditures Transfers FY 2020/21 FY 2021/22 $ 195,000,000 210,000,000 15,000,000 8% $ 195,000,000 210,000,000 15,000,000 8% 15,000,000 4,573,000 $ 100,000,000 $ 100,000,000 105,000,000 105,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 5% 5% 5,000,000 113,000 150,000 The proposed Budget for FY 2021/22 is attached. 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 acronyms, the salary schedule effective July 1, 2021, and organization chart. 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 2021/22 Budget anticipates that total uses will exceed sources by approximately $108 million. Similar to prior years, the accumulated reserves, which include bond proceeds issued in FY 2017/18 will fund the Agenda Item 7 3 deficiency. In the executive summary, Table 17 provides a summary of the projected fund balance at June 30, 2022, and Tables 18-20 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 only 1.2 percent of budgeted expenditures. Budgeted personnel costs reflect recent Commission actions, including 15 new regional conservation positions related to serving as managing agency for the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA), four new management services positions, reinstatement of funding for four approved but unfilled RCTC positions, three new positions related to the reorganization of the toll program, and one new position for community engagement; a 4 percent pool for performance merit -based salary increases; and an annual salary range schedule cost of living adjustment adopted by the Executive Committee at its April meeting. The salary range schedule, as revised by reorganization and position classification changes approved by the Executive Committee at its May meeting, is included in Appendix B 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 range schedule effective July 1, 2021, located in Appendix B of the proposed FY 2021/22 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 SR -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) I-215/Placentia Avenue Interchange in Perris, and 71/91 Connector in Corona; • Design -build activities, including toll system implementation, on the completion of the 1-15 Express Lanes Project and the 15/91 Express Lanes Connector in Corona; and • Preliminary engineering, final design, and/or right of way acquisitions on the 71/91 Connector in Corona, 1-15 Express Lanes Project — Southern Extension, 15/91 Express Lanes Connector in Corona, 1-15 Corridor Operations Project in Corona, 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 $1,025,700 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 anticipates that approximately $841,000 of the costs related to consultants may be Agenda Item 7 4 reimbursed by the Transportation Corridor Agencies under a future agreement. Staff recommends that the Commission authorize the expenditure of $1,025,700 of 91 Express Lanes toll revenues designated as surplus in accordance with the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds Indenture to fund these costs. The FY 2021/22 Budget also anticipates completing the refinancing of the 91 Express Lanes debt approved in March 2020 but suspended due to COVID-19 and related market disruptions. The refinancing distorts the significance of debt service expenditures in the FY 2021/22 budget compared to prior years. The following table compares the debt service expenditure components in the FY 2020/21 and proposed FY 2021/22 budgets: Debt Service Component 2009 Measure A sales tax revenue bonds principal and interest 91 Express Lanes: Toll revenue bonds principal and interest TIFIA Loan interest 15 Express Lanes: Y 2020/21 FY 2021/22 Budget Budget $ 69,519,000 $ 69,594,300 7, 119,900 10,939,900 1,921,000 Interest on Commission's Measure A Loan to 15 Express Lanes to fund TIFIA Loan debt service reserve 91 Express Lanes Refinancing: 309,700 443,400 Principal and interest on refunded/refinanced debt Cost of issuance Total 495,823,600 2,883,400 $ 76,948,600 $ 581,605,600 A public hearing to allow for public comment on the proposed budget is required prior to the adoption of the proposed budget, including proposed salary schedule. The Commission opened the public hearing at its May 12 meeting. Staff recommends the close of the public hearing on June 9 followed by the adoption of the proposed Budget for FY 2021/22. In accordance with the Commission's fiscal policies, the budget must be adopted no later than June 15 of each year. FISCAL IMPACT: A summary of the proposed Budget for FY 2021/22 is as follows: Agenda Item 7 5 FY 2021/22 Budget di Revenues and other financing sources: Sales taxes -Measure A and Local Transportation Funds Reimbursements (federal, state, and other) TUMF 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/expenses 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/expenses and other financing uses Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over (under) expenditures/expenses and other financing uses Beginning fund balance (projected) Ending fund balance (projected) $ 315,000,000 340,027,500 11,000,000 23,862,200 65,123, 700 657,300 910,100 674,497,000 196,890,000 1,627,967,800 16, 213, 200 36,222,800 750,786,800 6,359,700 581,605,600 147,488,000 196,890,000 1,735,566,100 (107,598,300) 1,016,288,600 $ 908,690,300 As a result of the revised FY 2020/21 Measure A and LTF revenue projections, certain budget adjustments are required as described in the Financial Information below. Agenda Item 7 6 Financial Information $20,000,000 Revenues In Fiscal Year Budget: No Year: FY 2020/21 Amount: $4,836,000 Expenditures $150,000 Transfers in/out Source of Funds: Measure A, LTF Budget Adjustment: Yes Measure A $3,558,000 623999 401 40101 262 3140101 revenues 1,291,000 613999 401 40101 262 3140101 revenue 712,000 644199 401 40101 265 33 40101 revenues 178,000 269 62 40101 revenues 222,000 260 26 40101 revenues 74,000 270 26 40101 revenues 174,000 632199 401 40101 263 41 40101 revenues 1,046,000 005200 401 40101 266 72 40101 revenues 3,382,000 267 7140101 revenues 941,000 264 19 40101 revenues 140,000 683999 401 40101 268 3140101 revenues 1,609,000 563999 401 40101 256 3140101 revenues GL/Project Accounting No.: 1,126,000 257 7140101 revenues 482,000 258 26 40101 revenues 65,000 234 7140101 revenues 3,382,000 267 71 86104 expenditures 1,126,000 257 71 86104 expenditures 65,000 234 71 86104 expenditures LTF $5,000,000 601 62 40102 revenues 38,000 601 62 86205 expenditures 150,000 601 62 97001 transfer out 150,000 106 65 59001 transfer in 75,000 106 65 86205 expenditures Fiscal Procedures Approved: \J `y�' '� Date: 05/13/2021 Attachment: FY 2021/22 Proposed Budget Approved by the Budget and Implementation Committee on May 24, 2021 In Favor: 12 Abstain: 0 No: 0 Agenda Item 7 7 RCTC 91 Express Lanp§, 8 June 9, 2021 Honorable Commissioners Riverside County Transportation Commission Riverside, California FY 2021/22 Budget Introduction RCTC: Safety. Fiscal Responsibility. Economic Recovery. Thank you for reviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 budget for the Riverside County Transportation Commission (Commission or RCTC). This document provides an opportunity to evaluate the financial backbone of an innovative, active, and essential public transportation agency that connects the lives of Riverside County (County) residents every day. Although we have faced a serious public health crisis with the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverside County continues to grow as fast as any other area of the state of California (California). This makes our mission to provide transportation projects and services increasingly important in protecting and improving the quality of life for over 2.4 million residents. RCTC has responded to that challenge. The pandemic has not spared Riverside County residents. More than 4,600 people have died from the virus, and business closures and restrictions have resulted in a significant loss of jobs that increased the County's unemployment rate to a high of 16.0% in April 2020 and 8.0% as of February 2021. From a revenue perspective, the impact to the Commission has been mixed. Sales tax revenues derived from Riverside County's voter -approved Measure A program are 9.1 %higher for the benchmark year ended February 2021 compared to February 2020. On the other hand, RCTC 91 Express Lanes traffic volume and gross toll revenues declined 20.1%and 37.1%, respectively, for the nine months ended March 2021 compared to March 2020. The March 2021 approval of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will provide significant economic stimulus, which will likely help the local economy; however, the lasting impacts of the pandemic continue to evolve and change. It is with this backdrop that RCTC presents its FY 2021/22 budget. Overall, while the budget predicts modest gains from the Measure A sales tax and the RCTC 91 Express Lanes revenues, it also lays out a smart and aggressive program of highway, regional arterial, and rail construction to ensure that Riverside County keeps working and creates a transportation system that will be ready for a productive and promising future. RCTC has 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 serving the taxpayers of Riverside County. Moreover, the Commission will be aggressive in seeking additional revenue from grants and other funding programs to expand our services to the public and play an important role in ensuring equity for the entirety of Riverside County in terms of access and benefit from our efforts. Commission Activities Continue at Full Speed The Commission's voter -approved half -cent sales tax program serves as the main funding source for transportation funding in Riverside County. Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, Measure A sales tax revenues were stable; FY 2019/20 Measure A revenues of $195 million decreased only 3.1%compared to FY 2018/19 - much less than the revised pandemic projections. FY 2020/21 and FY 2021/22 Measure A revenues are conservatively projected at $210 million compared to the FY 2019/20 revenues of $195 million. Although Measure A revenues help to fund major projects including the 1-15 Express Lanes project, Measure A also funds local transportation priorities and 9 needs. In FY 2021/22, the Commission will return $63.7 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, TUMF dollars are equally split between WRCOG and the Commission with RCTC's dollars allocated to regional arterials and new highway corridors. Funding transportation projects and services requires a 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 funds for programs for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and individuals of limited means; allocating funds for commuter rail and intercity bus services; 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 $1.4 billion for FY 2021/22 by program, which includes delivery of capital projects and 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 - FY 2021/22 Budget (in millions $) Planning and Programming Services,$7.41 Management Services, $12.6 Toll Operations, — $51 .1 Building a Better Future Rail Maintenance and Operations, $41.3 Public and Specialized Transit, $126.0 Capital Projects Development and Delivery, $556.5 Commuter Assistance,$4.5 Motorist Assistance, $6.2 Regional Conservation, $4.1 The Commission and its project partners at the California Department of Transportation, local jurisdictions, and transit agencies will continue investing in transportation using a variety of local, state, and federal sources to build projects, plan and design new improvement to keep people working and contributing to the local economy. During FY 2021/22, the Commission will invest $556.5 million in capital projects (Chart 2) that include highway, regional arterial, local streets and roads, and rail projects. Riverside County is in a 10 fortunate position, as significant pre -construction work has taken place on a number of projects and the Commission has successfully sought out funding 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 FY 2021/22 include the following: • Fine-tuning operations and fostering increased usage of the recently -opened 15 Express Lanes; • Ongoing construction of truck lanes on State Route (SR) 60 in the Badlands area; • Planning for station expansion and additional operational improvements at the Riverside - Downtown Metrolink station; • Near completion of construction of a new freeway interchange at Placentia Avenue and Interstate (I) 215 in Perris; • Expansion and construction of major improvements at the I-15/Railroad Canyon Interchange in Lake Elsinore; • Completion of construction of a new auxiliary lane on the westbound SR -91 near Green River Road in Corona; • Completion of reconstruction of the Pachappa Underpass at SR -91 in Downtown Riverside; and • Construction of a new toll connector to and from the RCTC 91 Express Lanes and the 15 Express Lanes north of SR -91. The Commission is a project -driven agency. Capital project costs comprise 36% of the Commission's FY 2021/22 overall budget. Chart 2 illustrates the capital projects expenditures by function. Chart 2 - Capital Projects (in millions $) Capital Outlay, $4.8 Operating and Capital Disbursements, $0.9 Regional Arterials $30.0 Local Streets and Roads, $63.7 f Right of Way and Land, $66.9 Design Build, Personnel, Professional, and Support , $9.6 Program Operations, $6.7 Engineering, $24.5 11 RCTC Express Lanes Program Strengthens and Expands On March 20, 2017, the Commission opened the extension of the 91 Express Lanes into Riverside County. Until early March 2020 and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown orders, usage and revenue regularly exceeded original projections. As a result, the Commission received an upgrade in its long-term debt ratings from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings during FY 2019/20. RCTC's ratings have been upheld in spite of reduced traffic demand from the pandemic. Thanks to its conservative fiscal strategy and reserves set aside for debt service, the Commission's near term and mid-term debt service requirements are already funded. The Commission's venture into toll operations has now expanded into a much broader role with the opening of the 15 Express Lanes in April 2021. This $472 million effort added one to two tolled express lanes to an approximately 15 -mile section of 1-15 between SR -60 and Cajalco Road. The new 15 Express Lanes will travel through the cities of Corona, Eastvale, Norco, and Jurupa Valley. Planning for a New and Uncertain Future Funding is but one piece of determining the future of transportation. To help guide the Commission through the challenges of population growth, changing demographics, economic needs, and technological change, RCTC launched an effort to develop a long-range transportation plan for Riverside County. Overall, there are a number of long-range projects envisioned for the County including Mid County Parkway, realignment of SR -79, passenger rail service to the Coachella Valley, a variety of active transportation projects, and a new expressway along Ethanac Road. In addition to these projects, local streets and roads and new interchanges are equally important. In order to address the future, the Commission adopted a Traffic Relief Plan in May 2020. The plan identifies RCTC's overall transportation priorities and is intended to be part of an overall strategy to adopt an additional sales tax to fund it. The sales tax effort has been suspended for the near - term, and RCTC will make it a priority to seek additional sources of funding from the state and federal government. This will be tempered by the possibility of significant changes in travel behavior brought on by COVID-19. Although uncertainty will continue to present challenges, the Commission stands ready to meet that challenge thanks to strong and innovative leadership from Commissioners and 77 staff members. Effective January 1, 2021, the Commission became the managing agency for the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA). RCTC is fully reimbursed by RCA for management and oversight costs; accordingly, RCTC's funding sources do not support this new role. As the managing agency, RCTC provides strong management and places a high priority on the completion of the region's Multiple Habitat Species Conservation Plan (MSHCP). In addition to preserving sensitive open space, the MSHCP enables RCTC and others a more streamlined approach to develop needed infrastructure. Thanks to this program, the time needed to get projects to construction has been reduced, which, in turn, has a positive impact on the Commission's efficiency in delivering projects. A Commitment to Riverside County Ensuring local funding for transportation will require ongoing outreach to the public and transparent oversight and management that ensures public confidence in the Commission's fiduciary, oversight, and visionary roles. This budget document is intended to demonstrate the Commission's commitment to the public as well as documenting the Commission's dedication to sound budget practices. This budget document is one of many ways the Commission works to ensure public accountability and full transparency of its actions. The Commission has also expanded its commitment to communicate with the public and closely monitors its public engagement activities, which progress is reported on a quarterly basis. We 12 welcome public input and participation and invite you to visit our website at www.rctc.org or to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram ©theRCTC. A major focus in the coming year is to seek and achieve equity in the Commission's mission to serve all of Riverside County. Ongoing communication will be critical as needs rapidly change in an uncertain environment. Staff will likely return with periodic budget updates and adjustments. The basic nature of this document reflects the current macroeconomic situation while providing current and needed budgetary information. Acknowledgments This budget document serves as a policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan, and a communications device. This budget provides the information necessary for the Commission to manage its resources in FY 2021/22. The preparation of this budget has been a collaborative effort of the Commission's staff. The budget reflects the Commission's desire to communicate the components of the budget in terms that are easily understandable and supportable for the general public. Staff acknowledges and appreciates the guidance, inspiration and leadership of the Board of Commissioners in advancing the future of transportation in Riverside County. Signature on file Signature on file Anne Mayer, Executive Director Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMISSION INTRODUCTION Narrative history of the Commission and list of principal officers EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction Policy Goals and Objectives Policy Matrix Budget Overview Commission Personnel Department Initiatives Fund Balances Budget Comparative Operating and Capital Budget Budget by Fund Type Highway, Regional Arterial, Rail, and Regional Conservation Program Projects GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Section 1: FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Fiscal Accountability Policies Functional Management Functional Organization Chart Budget Process Section 2: FUND BUDGETS Budgetary Basis and Funds Structure General Fund Special Revenue Funds Capital Projects Funds Debt Service Funds Enterprise Funds Section 3: DEPARTMENT BUDGETS Budget Comparison by Department 3.1: MANAGEMENT SERVICES Executive Management Administration External Affairs Finance 3.2: REGIONAL PROGRAMS Planning and Programming Rail Public and Specialized Transit Commuter Assistance Motorist Assistance Regional Conservation 3.3: CAPITAL PROJECTS Capital Project Development and Delivery Capital Projects Summary Local Streets and Roads Summary 3.4: TOLL OPERATIONS RCTC 91 Express Lanes 15 Express Lanes Section 4: APPENDICES A —Glossary of Acronyms B —Salary Schedule/Organization Chart Narrative overview of the operational and financial factors considered Narrative description of policy goals and objectives Linkage of policy goals and departmental goals and objectives Summarized narrative overview, charts, and tables of sources and uses Personnel expenditures and full-time equivalents Major initiatives and summarized uses by department Projected fund balances by governmental fund type and program Schedule of budget by summarized line item Schedule of budget classified by operating and capital purposes Schedule of budget by governmental fund type Listing of budgeted capital project expenditures by program Narrative discussion of the appropriations limit Description of financial policies Narrative description of Commission functions Organization chart by Commission functions Narrative description of various budget stages Narrative description of budgetary basis and funds structure Overview; narrative and charts of sources and uses Overview; narrative and charts of sources and uses by Measure A and non -Measure A special revenue funds Overview; narrative and charts of sources and uses Overview; narrative and charts of sources and uses Overview; narrative and charts of sources and uses Schedule of revenues, expenditures, and other financing sources (uses) by department Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Narrative description of each capital project Schedule of local streets and roads disbursements by local agency Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Mission statement, budgeted uses, overview, and goals Explanation of commonly used abbreviations Schedule of salaries in accordance with state law and staff organization chart 14 Commission Introduction State of California (State or California) law created the Riverside County Transportation Commission (Commission or RCTC) in 1976 to oversee the funding and coordination of all public transportation services within Riverside County (County). The Commission's mission is to assume a leadership role in improving mobility in the County. The governing body consists of: • All five members of the County Board of Supervisors; • One elected official from each of the County's 28 cities; and • One non -voting member appointed by the Governor of California. The Commission is responsible for setting policies, establishing priorities, and coordinating activities among the County's various transit operators and other agencies. The Commission also programs and/or reviews the allocation of federal, state, and local funds for highway, transit, rail, non - motorized travel (bicycle and pedestrian), and other transportation activities. The Commission is legally responsible for allocating Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds, the major source of funds for transit in the County. The TDA provides two sources of funding: the Local Transportation Fund (LTF), derived from a one -quarter of one -cent state sales tax, and State Transit Assistance (STA), derived from the statewide sales tax on diesel fuel. The Commission serves as the tax authority and implementation agency for the voter approved Measure A Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The County's electorate originally approved Measure A in 1988 to impose a one-half of one cent transaction and use tax (sales tax) to fund specific transportation programs that commenced in July 1989 (1989 Measure A). Voters approved the 1989 Measure A for 20 years, and it expired on June 30, 2009. On November 5, 2002, the voters of Riverside County approved the renewal of Measure A beginning in July 2009 through June 2039 (2009 Measure A). Additionally, the Commission provides motorist aid services designed to expedite traffic flow. These services include: • The Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), a program that provides call box service for motorists; • The Freeway Service Patrol (FSP), a roving tow truck service to assist motorists with disabled vehicles on the main highways of the County during peak rush hour traffic periods; and • A traveler information system. The Commission provides these services at no charge to motorists. A $1 surcharge on vehicle registrations, a state allocation, and a portion of Senate Bill 1's (SB 1) recent increase in the state gas tax fund these services. The Commission is designated as the Congestion Management Agency (CMA) for the County. As the CMA, the Commission coordinates with local jurisdictions to establish congestion mitigation procedures for the County's roadway system. The Commission participates in ongoing funding and governance of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), known as Metrolink. The Commission owns and operates all nine commuter rail stations serving the County. In March 2017, the Commission commenced toll operations on the RCTC 91 Express Lanes following the substantial completion of the State Route (SR) 91 corridor improvement project (91 Project). The Commission reached substantial completion on the (I)-15 Express Lanes project and commenced toll operations on the 15 Express Lanes in April 2021. The Commission anticipates 15 completion of the 15/91 Express Lanes connector, a tolled connector between the existing RCTC 91 Express Lanes and the 15 Express Lanes north of SR -91, by 2023. Effective January 1, 2021, RCTC became the managing agency for the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA). RCTC is fully reimbursed by RCA for management and oversight costs. As the managing agency, RCTC provides strong management and places a high priority on the completion of the region's Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). 16 Riverside County Transportation Commission List of Principal Officials Name Kevin Jeffries Karen Spiegel Chuck Washington V. Manuel Perez Jeff Hewitt David Happe Lloyd White Joseph DeConinck Linda Molina Jeremy Smith Raymond Gregory Steven Hernandez Wes Speake Scott Matas Clint Lorimore Linda Krupa Dana Reed Waymond Fermon Brian Berkson Kathleen Fitzpatrick Bob Magee Bill Zimmerman Yxstain Gutierrez Scott Vinton Ted Hoffman Jan Harnik Lisa Middleton Michael M. Vargas Ted Weill Chuck Conder Alonso Ledezma Matt Rahn Ben J. Benoit Mike Beauchamp Board of Commissioners Title Member Member Member Vice Chair (Commission) Member Member Chair (Budget and Implementation Committee), Chair (Toll Policy and Operations Committee) Member Member Member Vice Chair (Budget and Implementation Committee) Member Member Member Chair (Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee) Member Member Member Member Member 2nd Vice Chair (Commission) Member Member Member Member Chair (Commission) Member Member Member Member Member Member Vice Chair (Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee), Vice Chair (Toll Policy and Operations Committee) Governor's Appointee Agency County of Riverside, County of Riverside, County of Riverside, County of Riverside, County of Riverside, City of Banning City of Beaumont District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 City of Blythe City of Calimesa City of Canyon Lake City of Cathedral City City of Coachella City of Corona City of Desert Hot Springs City of Eastvale City of Hemet City of Indian Wells City of Indio City of Jurupa Valley City of La Quinta City of Lake Elsinore City of Menifee City of Moreno Valley City of Murrieta City of Norco City of Palm Desert City of Palm Springs City of Perris City of Rancho Mirage City of Riverside City of San Jacinto City of Temecula City of Wildomar Caltrans, District 8 17 Riverside County Transportation Commission List of Principal Officials Executive Management Anne Mayer, Executive Director John Standiford, Deputy Executive Director Jennifer Crosson, Toll Operations Director Marlin Feenstra, Project Delivery Director Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director Aaron Hake, Interim Regional Conservation Deputy Executive Director David Knudsen, Interim External Affairs Director Lorelle Moe -Luna, Multimodal Director David Thomas, Toll Project Delivery Director Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer 18 Executive Summary Introduction The budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 is presented to the Board of Commissioners (Board) and the citizens of Riverside County. The budget outlines the projects and programs the Commission plans to undertake during the year and appropriates expenditures to accomplish these tasks. The budget also shows the funding sources and fund balances for these projects and programs. This document serves as the Commission's monetary guideline for the fiscal year. To provide the reader a better understanding of the projects and programs, staff included descriptive information regarding each department and major programs and projects. In early March 2020, the federal government as well as the California Governor issued emergency declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, on March 19, 2020, the Governor issued an executive stay at home order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the State to slow the spread of COVID-19. The County of Riverside also issued a directive to county residents supporting the Governor's executive order. Over the past year, the restrictions have been modified in response to the changing nature of the pandemic. The end of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be in sight with vaccine distributions becoming widely available, more Californians returning to work or leisure activities with modified stay at home orders, and financial relief to families and businesses most impacted by the pandemic. COVID-19 and the related government health orders have negatively impacted the local, regional, state, and federal economies; the magnitude and duration of these impacts remain uncertain. This budget is presented based on the best available economic information. The Board and staff will continuously monitor, assess, and adjust the budgeted revenue and expenditures as necessary throughout the crisis and duration of economic recovery. Policy Goals and Objectives As approved at its March 10, 2021 meeting, the Commission is driven by four core mission statements and underlying goals for the people of Riverside County and the transportation system upon which they rely: QUALITY OF LIFE RCTC is focused on improving life for the people of Riverside County and empowering them to live life at their • ace. Environmental Stewardship Goods Movement RCTC empowers the residents of Riverside County to choose how to get safely to where they are going. RCTC protects and preserves the County's environment for its residents. RCTC provides access, equity, and choice in transportation; RCTC is a mobility partner. RCTC supports transportation services and projects that equitably benefit all residents, including those in rural, low income, and disadvantaged communities. RCTC projects and programs are the connection to employment, housing, schools, community institutions, parks, medical facilities, and shopping in the region. RCTC facilitates the funding and delivery of projects that mitigate the impact of increased goods movement flow through Riverside County and advocates for a reasonable balance between the need to create jobs and to protect public health. 19 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE RCTC is a responsible and conservative steward of tax • a er dollars. State of Good Repair Promises Fulfilled Efficiency Innovation Information ICTC invests in road safety and maintenance in its residents' neighborhood Projects are completed on -time, on -budget; RCTC delivers on its promises as a steward of Riverside County residents' investment. ■ RCTC operates in an efficient and cost-effective manner. R Program and project delivery innovations drive results, savings, and greater economic opportunities for Riverside County residents. RCTC operations are transparent and easily accessible; customers get prompt, reliable, quality service. CONNECTING THE ECONOMY RCTC is a driver of economic •rowth in Riverside Count . Workforce Mobility Population Growth Economic Impact RCTC improves the economy by creating a robust workforce to workplace system; RCTC fosters workforce development by improving transportation access to major employment and education centers. Since 1976, RCTC has been responsible for connecting the County's economy as the County's population has quadrupled from 550,000 to over 2.4 million today. RCTC is sensitive to each geographic area's unique needs. RCTC has invested over $4.3 billion in the County's economy thanks to Measure A and toll revenues, which has a multiplier impact in terms of jobs and economic opportunity throughout Riverside County. RESPONSIBLE PARTNER RCTC partners with local, re • Tonal, and state • overnments to deliver road and transit • rooects. Streets and Roads Transit Active Transportation Facilities Grants Local Measure A Value RCTC has invested over $1.2 billion in local priorities for maintaining streets and roads and fixing potholes. RCTC partners with other transit operators to provide residents mobility choices, flexibility, intercity and intercounty connectivity, and access — especially during a post -pandemic recovery. RCTC continually improves its stations for better bicycle and pedestrian access and partners with agencies within the County to promote active transportation alternatives, including the building of regional trails and bicycle and pedestrian facilities in accordance with local general master and active transportation plans. RCTC is a steward of state and federal grants to leverage Measure A dollars and improve our communities. RCTC invests Measure A dollars into projects and programs that benefit local communities throughout the County. Staff used these core mission statements and goals to prepare this budget and develop the following short-term objectives to guide further the development of the FY 2021/22 budget. Capital Project Development and Delivery • Continue preliminary engineering, design, right of way acquisition, and/or construction of projects included in the Western County Highway Delivery Plan. • Continue operations planning and design of projects led by other agencies. • As lead agency for partner agency projects, continue construction of the I-15/Railroad Canyon Interchange project and commence preliminary engineering of the I-10/Highland Springs Avenue Interchange project. • Consider opportunities to implement technology -based strategies, or Smart Freeway projects, to manage traffic, reduce congestion and pollution, increase safety, and improve the quality of commutes. 20 " M a i n t a i n a n d e n h a n c e c o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h t h e C a l i f o r n i a D e p a r t m e n t o f T r a n s p o r t a t i o n ( C a l t r a n s ) t o i m p r o v e t h e C o m m i s s i o n '