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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
(COMMISSIONERS RUSS BEIRICH, BOB BUSTER,
KAY CENICEROS, SYBIL JAFFY)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1995
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 100
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
4. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
5A. Final Management Letter Report and Audit Results.
Overview
At the December meeting, Ernst & Young was present to provide preliminary audit
results and management letter comments. The audits are substantially complete and
the management letter comments have been finalized. Ernst & Young will review the
final results with the Budget and Finance Committee. This item is for receive and file.
5B. Investment Policies.
Overview
That the Commission review existing investment policy, including derivatives, to
determine if changes should be made.
For your information, we have enclosed an article written by Moody's Investor
Services, one of the top three national rating agencies discussing five rules
municipalities should follow in developing investment policies.
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5C. Mission and Goal Statements/Draft 95/96 Budget.
Overview
Staff is seeking Commission input prior to preparation of the Proposed Budtet for Fiscal
Year ending June 30, 1996. The Proposed Budget will incorporate Commission desired
changes and will be brought forward in May for final review, public hearing, and
adoption.
5D. Measure A Five Year Projects for Local Agency Capital Improvement Programs.
Overview
Annually, al; recipients of Measure A local streets and roads funds are required to
submit to the Commission a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. The Measure A CIP
provides data on what projects the Measure A disbursements will be expended on. To
assist those jurisdictions in preparing the CIP, and for planning purposes only, the
Commission provides a projection of Measure A revenues for the next five years. Once
reviewed by the Commission the projections will be forwarded to all local jurisdictions
no later than May 1, 1995. This item is for receive and file.
5E. Amendment to City of Calimesa Measure "A" Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for
Loca/ Streets and Roads.
Overview
The Measure "A" Ordinance requires each recipient of streets and roads monies to
annually provide to the Commission a five year plan of how those funds are to be
expended in order to receive disbursements for local streets and roads. Any
substitutions, additions or deletion to the approved plans must also be approved by the
Commission.
5F. Co -Sponsorship of UCLA's Fall 1995 Symposium on "The Transportation, Land Use
and Air Quality Connection".
Overview
Staff is recommending co-sponsor support in the amount of $5,000 with the added
recommendation that three Board or staff members be authorized to represent the
Commission at the symposium.
5G. Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports.
Overview
The attached material depicts the current costs and schedule status of contracts
reported by routes, commitments, and cooperative agreements executed by the
Commission. For each contract and agreement, the report lists the authorized value
approved by the Commission, percentage of contract amount expended to date, and
the project expenditures by route with status for the month ending December 31,
1994. This is a receive and file item.
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5H. Single Signature Authority Report.
Overview
For the period ending March 31, 1995, three contracts was executed under single
signature authority granted to the Executive Director by the Commission. Those
contracts are outlined on the attached report. There remains approximately $35,000
capacity to enter into additional contracts for the remainder of the fiscal year. This is
a receive and file item.
6. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
6A. 1995/96 Local Transportation Funds and Surface Transportation Program Planning
Pro'ects.
Overview
A Call for Projects was announced on January 13, 1995, program the remaining funds
of the Surface Transportation Program (STP) planning funds. The 1995/96 Local
Transportation Funds (LTF) were also coordinated with this Call for Projects. The list
of projects have been submitted by the Western Riverside Council of Governments
(WRCOG) and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and is
recommended for approval.
6B. Sunrise Way/ Palm Canyon Drive Intersection - Amendment Number 2 Adjustment to
Authorized NBS/Lowry Contract Amount (RCTC Agreement No. RO-92-19) .
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the NBS/Lowry contract
Amendment No. 2 for $8,557.26 and a total contract value not -to -exceed
$524,601.26. All terms and conditions of the original agreement (RO-92-19) and
subsequent amendment (Amendment No. 1) will remain in effect except as revised by
this amendment (Amendment 2). No further Amendments to this agreement are
anticipated.
6C. Route 91 Auxiliary Lane and Soundwa// Prioritization Study.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to use the
existing soundwall design budget in Greiner's Contract No. RO-9101 in an amount not
to exceed $89,958.78 for base work and $10,041.22 for extra work to perform an
auxiliary lane and soundwall prioritization study for Route 1 between Magnolia Avenue
and Mary Street in the City of Riverside.
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7. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE/BICYCLE.
7A. FY 94/95 Commuter Transportation Services, Inc. Contract Funding Issues.
Overview
Since November, 1994, Caltrans/Sacramento has failed to process a funding
amendment to the agreement between Caltrans and Commuter Transportation
Services, Inc. (CTS). Pursuant to an agreement between the county transportation
commission's (CTC'S) and Caltrans, the amendment would allow the flow of local CTC
funds to CTS in the total amount of $3.4 million. Should Caltrans/Sacramento position
remain unchanged over the next couple of weeks, this item is a place holder to allow
the Commission to take action as may be necessary to ensure payment of funds
($176,688) previous allocated to CTS by the Commission.
8. COMMUTER RAIL.
8A. Amendment to Capital Improvements Agreement.
Overview
Presented to the Commission is the final negotiated agreement related to the capital
improvements as well as cap on escalated costs for the San Bernardino Subdivision.
The Commission has previously approved the agreement in concept. A copy of the
agreement is included in the agenda packet. Staff will brief the Committee on specific
details of the agreement at the meeting on April 5th.
8B. Tustin Commuter Rail Station.
Overview
The City of Tustin has declined RCTC's offer of borrowing funds through the
Commission's commercial paper program, but suggests the possibility of RCTC making
a non -reimbursable contribution toward construction of Tustin's commuter rail station.
Staff is recommending that no further action be taken at this time.
8C. Amendment 2 to MiraIles Contract RO-9430 to provide planning and preliminary
engineering for Riverside -Downtown Commuter Rail Station second passenger platform,
pedestrian access between platforms, pedestrian access from surface streets,
Metro/ink train storage facility and possible future connections to San Jacinto Line
service.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the attached Amendment 2 to
Agreement RO-9345 with Miralles Associates to provide planning and preliminary
engineering services for Riverside -Downtown Commuter Rail Station second passenger
platform, pedestrian access between platforms, pedestrian access from surface streets,
Metrolink train storage facility and possible future connections to San Jacinto Line
service for an amount of $55,000 with an additional extra work amount of $8,250.
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8D. Orange Blossom Festival Agreements.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Executive Director or his designee be authorized to
execute indemnification agreements with Orange Empire Rail Museum and San
Bernardino Railroad Historical Society and a contract for chartered Metrolink trains with
the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
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MINUTES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 2, 1995
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee was called to order by Chairman Russell
Beirich at 10:35 a.m., at the Doubletree Hotel, 67-697 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, California.
Members Present
Russ Beirich
Bob Buster
Kay Ceniceros
Sybil Jaffy
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
M/S/C to approve the minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee's February 1, 1995
meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
There were no public comments.
4. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS.
There were no additions/revisions to the agenda.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
5A. Earthquake Insurance.
M/S/C that: 1) the Commission authorize the Executive Director to obtain
earthquake insurance coverage in an amount not to exceed $10,000; and,
2) staff be directed to urge the Riverside Commercial Investors to do the
earthquake rehabilitation work for the office building as soon as possible.
5B. Final Management Letter Report and Audit Results.
Dean Martin, Controller, stated that Ernst & Young requested that the report and audit
results be deferred to April.
M/S/C to defer the final management letter report and audit results to the
April meeting.
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March 2, 1995
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5C. Investment Policies.
Commissioner Ceniceros stated that the County of Riverside is setting up an Investment
Policies Oversight Committee and it might be beneficial for Dean Martin to be appointed
to the Committee.
M/S/C that the Commission's investment practices should be adopted as
policy as follows: 1) All monies from sources other than long term debt
proceeds should be deposited with the County of Riverside Treasury; 2)
Long terem debt proceeds must be deposited per the terms of the indenture
and must be reviewed and approved by the Commission; 3) Appoint the
Budget and Finance Committee to act on behalf of the Commission as an
investment oversight body. All Actions taken by this body must be reported
to the full Commission; and, 4) Appoint the Executive Director as the
Commission's Fiscal Officer with the authority to delegate the
responsibilities of the Fiscal Officer to the Controller.
5D. Local Transportation Fund Annual Apportionment.
M/S/C that the Commission approve the Local Transportation fund estimate
for fiscal year 1995/96 in the amount of $24,900,000.
5E. Quarterly Financial and Cost and Schedule Reports.
M/S/C that the Commission receive and file: 1) The Combining
Statements of Revenues and Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balances (Unaudited) and the Highway and Rail Projects quarterly budget
report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 1994; and, 2) the cost and
schedule status report of the Measure A Contracts through the month
ending January 31, 1995. The contracts are segregated by Measure A
Plan category and includes Highway, Rail and other plans and programs.
5F. Revised 1994/95 Budget.
M/S/C that the Commission approve the revised FY 1994/95 budget.
6. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
6A. Route 111- Memorandum of Understanding with City of Indio for Completion of Measure
A Project at Monroe Street and Route 111.
M/S/C that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Indio, subject to final legal
review of any comments offered by the Indio City Council.
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7. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE/BICYCLE.
7A. Reprogramming of FY 1993-94 Transit Capital Improvement Funds from SunLine Transit
Agency to the Riverside Transit Agency.
M/S/C that the Commission approve allocation of $50,000 in unallocated
Western County local transportation funds to SunLine Transit Agency If the
California Transportation Commission approves reprogramming of Transit
Capital Improvement funds to RTA, with actual transfer of the local
transportation funds occurring upon receipt of the Transit Capital
Improvement Funds.
7B. Riverside Transit Agency FY 1995 Short Range Transit Plan Amendment.
M/S/C that the Commission approve the request from the Riverside Transit
Agency to reprogram the capital funds to projects listed in the memorandum
and amend RTA's FY 1995 Short Range Transit Plan accordingly.
8. SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE).
8A. Freeway Service Patrol Program.
M/S/C that the Commission: 1) Continue the Riverside County Freeway
Service Patrol program provided State funds are available on a continuing
basis; and, 2) Authorize the Executive Director to amend the contract with
Hamner Towing, Inc., for tow truck services through June 30, 1996, at the
current hourly rates for FSP beats #1, #2, #4, and #18, subject to RCTC
approval of the FY 1995-96 budget.
9. COMMUTER RAIL.
9A. Authorization to Advertise: 1) Construction of the West Corona Rail Station: 2)
Construction of the Riverside - La Sierra Rail Station.
The Committee members requested that at the Commission meeting next week a
presentation be made by the Metrolink Marketing staff regarding marketing and
promotions for the Riverside Line and for the upcoming service to Orange County.
At this time, Legal Counsel was directed to review and provide analysis on fee
assessment districts for commuter rail stations.
M/S/C that the Commission: 1) Authorize staff to advertise for construction
bids the West Corona and Riverside -La Sierra rail stations when plans,
specifications and estimates are complete, and Caltrans has reviewed and
approved the packages; 2) Direct staff to work towards a station readiness
for operation date of September 22, 1995; 3) Authorize the Executive
Director to enter into the necessary reimbursement agreements as they are
prepared and ready; and, 4) Direct staff to present at the May meeting the
results of the receipt of bids, and the recommended lowest qualified bidder
for each station for a contract award.
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March 2, 1995
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9B. Construction Management Services Contract with Parsons Brinckerhoff for the La Sierra
and West Corona Rail Stations.
M/S/C that the Commission: 1) Approve the agreement with Parsons
Brinckerhoff Construction Services for the amount of $379,311 with $56,896
of extra work for a total amount not to exceed $436,207. The extra work
funds will only be used if needed and only with the specific authorization of
the Executive Director; and 2) Direct staff to forward the agreement along
with all supporting documentation of the selection process to Caftrans Local
Streets and Roads for review and approval so that the funds will be eligible
for CMAQ funding.
9C. Amendment 1 to Miralles Contract RO-9430 to provide Final Design and Construction
Drawings to enlarge the Riverside -Downtown Metrolink Parking Lot.
M/S/C that the Commission approve Amendment 1 to the contract with
Miralies Associates for an amount of $35,560 to provide construction
drawings to extend the existing Riverside Metrolink Station parking south to
accommodate the increase demand on parking by the Santa Fe Metrolink
service.
9D. Professional Services Contract with Land Forms Landscape Construction.
M/S/C that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into a
Professional Service Contract with Land Forms Landscape Construction for
landscape maintenance at the Riverside Downtown Station, the Pediey
Station and the Friis Property at Spruce and to include the additional option
to provide landscape maintenance for other Commission properties, e.g., La
Sierra and West Corona Stations.
10. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no other items on the agenda to discussed, the meeting adjourned at 11:46 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
N Kopenhaver
Clerk of the Commission
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