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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03 March 24, 2014 Budget & Implementationcxi RECORDS RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TIME: 9:30 a.m. DATE: Monday, March 24, 2014 LOCATION: BOARD ROOM County of Riverside Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside - COMMITTEE MEMBERS ? Douglas Hanson, Chair / Patrick Mullany, City of Indian Wells Roger Berg, Vice Chair / David Castaldo, City of Beaumont Ella Zanowic / Jeff Hewitt, City of Calimesa Mary Craton / Randy Bonner, City of Canyon Lake Greg Pettis / Kathleen DeRosa, City of Cathedral City Steven Hernandez / Eduardo Garcia, City of Coachella Scott Matas / Russell Betts, City of Desert Hot Springs Larry Smith / Robert Youssef, City of Hemet Bob Magee / Natasha Johnson, City of Lake Elsinore Rick Gibbs / Kelly Bennett, City of Murrieta Steve Adams / Andy Melendrez, City of Riverside Ron Roberts / Jeff Comerchero, City of Temecula John F. Tavaglione, County of Riverside, District II Jeff Stone, County of Riverside, District I I I `Pe STAFF ? Anne Mayer, Executive Director Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer '° AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY svmA Annual Budget Development and Oversight Competitive Federal and State Grant Programs Countywide Communications and Outreach Programs Countywide Strategic Plan Legislation Public Communications and Outreach Programs Short Range Transit Plans Comments are welcomed by the Committee. If you wish to provide comments to the Committee, please complete and submit a Speaker Card to the Clerk of the Board. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE www.rctc.orq AGENDA * *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2014 BOARD ROOM County Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor Riverside, California 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 at the Commission office, 4080 Lemon Street, Third Floor, Riverside, CA, and on the Commission's website, www.rctc.orq. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54954.2, if you need special assistance to participate in a Committee meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (951) 787-7141. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to meeting time will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility at the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. Under the Brown Act, the Board should not take action on or discuss matters raised during public comment portion of the agenda which are not listed on the agenda. Board members may refer such matters to staff for factual information or to be placed on the subsequent agenda for consideration. Budget and Implementation Committee March 24, 2014 Page 2 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 24, 2014 6. 7. 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.) REVISED PROPOSED POLICY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/15 BUDGET Page 1 Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Approve the proposed Commission Policy Goals and Objectives for the FY 2014/15 Budget; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. • 8. SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE APPLICATION FOR • DESIGNATION AS A MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY AS PART OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INVESTING IN MANUFACTURING COMMUNITIES PARTNERSHIP Page 9 Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Authorize the Executive Director to provide a letter of support for the University of California (UC) Riverside's application for designation as a manufacturing community (Manufacturing Community) as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (ICMP); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 14-014, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Certifying Support for the University of California Riverside's Application for Designation as a Manufacturing Community as Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce Investing and Manufacturing Communities Partnership"; 3) Work in cooperation with UC Riverside and the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) in providing information and support for the application; and 4) Forward to the Commission for final action. Budget and Implementation Committee March 24, 2014 Page 3 9. STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Overview This item is for the Committee to: 1) Adopt the following state bill positions: a) AB 515 (Dickinson) — Seek Amendments; b) AB 2197 (Mullin) —Support; c) SB 785 (Wolk) — Support if Amended; d) SB 969 (DeSaulnier) — Oppose Unless Amended; and e) SB 990 (Vidak) — Oppose. 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 10. COMMISSIONERS / STAFF REPORT Overview Page 13 This item provides the opportunity for the Commissioners and staff to report on attended and upcoming meeting/conferences and issues related to Commission activities. 11. ADJOURNMENT AND THE NEXT MEETING The next Budget and Implementation Committee meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, April 28, 2014, Board Chambers, First Floor, County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside. DETACH AND SUBMIT TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD D ATE: 5 i LW//( CHECK IF SUBJECT OF PUBLIC COMMENTS: PUBLIC COMMEN TS: AGENDA ITEM NO. : L^j SUBJECT OF (AS LISTED ON THE AGENDA) 11 AGEND A ITEM: n 1)1 (9t/ e NAME: PHONE NO.: AD DRESS: STREET CITY ZIP C ODE REPRESENTIN G: S C / ► G PHONE NO.: N AME OF AG EN CY / ORGANIZATION / GROUP BUSINESS ADD RESS: STREET CITY ZIP CO DE AGENDA ITEM 5 MINUTES RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE Monday, February 24, 2014 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Budget and Implementation Committee was called to order by Chair Ella Zanowic at 9:32 a.m., in the Board Room at the County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, California, 92501. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At this time, Commissioner John Tavaglione led the Budget and Implementation Committee in a flag salute. 3. ROLL CALL Members/Alternates Present Members Absent Roger Berg Mary Craton Rick Gibbs Douglas Hanson Bob Magee Scott Matas Greg Pettis Ron Roberts Larry Smith John Tavaglione Ella Zanowic Steve Adams Steven Hernandez Jeff Stone 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — NOVEMBER 25, 2013 M/S/C (Tavaglione/Hanson) to approve the minutes of November 25, 2013 meeting as submitted. RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 24, 2014 Page 2 6. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS There were no additions or revisions to the agenda. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters on the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion unless a Commissioner(s) requests separate action on specific item(s). Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda. M/S/C (Craton/Smith) to approve the following Consent Calendar item(s): 7A. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1) Receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements for the six months ended December 31, 2013; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 7B. QUARTERLY SALES TAX ANALYSIS 1) Receive and file the sales tax analysis for Quarter 3 2013 (Q3 2013); and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 7C. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT 1) Receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2013; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 7D. SINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY REPORT 1) Receive and file the Single Signature Authority report for the second quarter ended December 31, 2013; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. 8. AGREEMENT WITH CTG INC. OF ILLINOIS DBA NOVANIS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES Jennifer Harmon, Office and Board Services Manager, provided an overview of the scope of services for the agreement with CTG Inc. of Illinois DBA Novanis for information technology (IT) support services. In response to Commissioner Douglas Hanson's request for clarification about the cost and term of the agreement, Jennifer Harmon replied the recommended award amount covers five years. • RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 24, 2014 Page 3 In response to Commissioner Larry Smith's question about how the cost related to the previous IT costs, Jennifer Harmon replied the scope of work is completely different as previous IT support was very basic and did not provide for services such as planning, monitoring, or a business continuity plan. She stated the previous IT services were covered under purchase orders at approximately $25,000 per year. M/S/C (Craton/Hanson) to: 1) Award Agreement No. 14-12-062-00 with CTG Inc. of Illinois dba Novanis (Novanis) for information technology (IT) support services for a three-year term, and two one-year options to extend the agreement, in an amount not to exceed $680,000; 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. 9. PROPOSED POLICY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014/15 BUDGET Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer, presented the budget policy goals and objectives for FY 2014/15, highlighting the following areas: • Commission policy goals — Mobility, goods movement, economic development, system efficiencies, environmental stewardship, intermodalism and accessibility, and communications; • Financial and administrative policies; and • Next steps. Commissioner Hanson referred to rail transit through the San Gorgonio Pass to the Coachella Valley and asked where this service is located in the report. Theresia Trevino replied this service is located under the "Support Transportation Choices Through Intermodalism and Accessibility" section, fourth bullet. Commissioner Hanson stated when this matter was being discussed, Coachella Valley's concern was how the Commission could heighten the awareness of this service when developing the Commission's goals and objectives. He stated it is important to bring this service to the forefront more than as it exists now. Anne Mayer suggested placing it under the "Promote Mobility" section. RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 24, 2014 Page 4 Theresia Trevino replied staff will move it under the "Promote Mobility" section and look at areas in the text of the budget document where there could be an expanded discussion. She noted there is discussion of the service in the rail department budget narrative. Commissioner Hanson concurred and requested anything staff can provide to make this service more prominent and increase awareness. M/S/C (Hanson/Craton) to: 1) Approve the proposed Commission Policy Goals and Objectives for the FY 2014/15 Budget; 2) Include the rail transit through San Gorgonio Pass Area under the Promote Mobility and Other Objectives; and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. 10. CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION REGARDING MEASURE A REVENUE ALLOCATION IN CONNECTION WITH CITY FINANCING Theresia Trevino presented the city of Jurupa Valley's request for confirmation regarding Measure A revenue allocation in connection with the city financing. Commissioner Rick Gibbs stated Commission action will depend upon the advice of legal counsel and based on the liability the Commission may incur. He recommended to receive and file. At Commissioner Tavaglione's request, Theresia Trevino clarified it is staff's intent to return a recommendation to the Commission at its March or April meeting after vetting through legal counsel. Commissioner Tavaglione stated cities are making progress with the state legislature. He shared his discussions with Senator Richard Roth and stated an announcement should be released in the near future regarding the legislation. It seems very positive and should provide a long-term fix, subject to the Governor's approval. Anne Mayer replied staff typically does not bring forward staff reports to the Commission to receive and file while in the process of working with legal counsel to determine the proper course of action. She stated this matter was brought forward at this time because the city of Jurupa Valley sent a letter requesting staff provide this verification. The city of Jurupa Valley is waiting on the Commission to proceed with its financing. It is very unique and unusual. Staff's impression is the city of Jurupa Valley does not want to wait for the statewide resolution and wants to proceed now. She stated the goal is to try and meet the city of Jurupa Valley's needs as quickly as possible. 1 • • RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 24, 2014 Page 5 M/S/C (Craton/Tavaglione) to: 1) Receive and file a request from the city of Jurupa Valley (City) for confirmation by the Commission that, in the case of disincorporation, the 2009 Measure A Western County Local Streets and Roads (LSR) allocations annually allocated to the City would be periodically transferred to the county of Riverside (County) to be available to pay debt service on the City's contemplated financing for street improvements; 2) Direct staff to continue to engage legal counsel in the development of a resolution to be adopted by the Commission and in the provision of a legal opinion to the Commission; and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. 11. RIVERSIDE COUNTY 2015 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FINANCIAL RESOLUTION Grace Alvarez, Planning and Programming Manager, provided an overview of the Riverside County 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program financial resolution. M/S/C (Gibbs/Hanson) to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 14-013, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Certifying That Riverside County Has Resources to Fund Projects in Federal Fiscal Years 2014/15 Through 2019/20 Transportation Improvement Program and Affirming Commitment to Implement All Projects in the Program"; 2) Forward to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for inclusion in the 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP); and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. 12. 2009 MEASURE A MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT BASE YEAR ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY OF WILDOMAR Grace Alvarez provided an overview of the 2009 Measure A Maintenance of Effort base year adjustment for the city of Wildomar. M/S/C (Smith/Tavaglione) to: 1) Approve the adjustment to the city of Wildomar's (Wildomar) 2009 Measure A Maintenance of Effort (MOE) base year; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 24, 2014 Page 6 13. SB 821 PROGRAM REVISIONS Jillian Guizado, Staff Analyst, presented the SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program revisions. M/S/C (Berg/Gibbs) to: 1) Approve the allocation of $285,897 to the city of Temecula (Temecula) to fully fund the Pauba Road Sidewalk Improvement project and apply $2,114 to the next SB 821 Call for Projects (SB 821 Call); 2) Approve the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) SB 821 subcommittee's (subcommittee) recommendation to maintain a competitive Call is to extend the SB 821 Call from its current annual basis to a biennial basis, and set the SB 821 Call release date for the first Monday of every other February and the SB 821 Call close date for the last Thursday of every other April, beginning February 2015; and 3) Forward to the Commission for final action. 14. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Aaron Hake, Government Relations Manager, presented an update on state and federal legislative activities. Anne Mayer added the two reports issued by the California State Transportation Agency are being evaluated. The Self -Help County Coalition is putting together a response to those reports. She expects over the next month as details are identified, staff will convene the Quality of Life and Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee to begin discussions of these reports in order to receive policy guidance. Commissioner Smith referred to H.R. 29 (Gomez) and asked about its impact to the Commission since it is a restriction of outsourcing of services and assets to be imposed on local governments. He requested Aaron Hake track H.R. 29 and provide an update if there are any impacts that could affect the Commission and the cities. Aaron Hake concurred. M/S/C to: 1) Receive and file an update on state and federal legislation; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. RCTC Budget and Implementation Committee Minutes February 24, 2014 Page 7 40 15. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Jennifer Harmon stated this item is for the Budget and Implementation Committee to conduct an election of the officers for 2014. 1 • At this time, Chair Zanowic opened nominations for the Chair position. Chair Zanowic, seconded by Commissioner Scott Matas, nominated Commissioner Douglas Hanson for the Chair position for 2014. No other nominations were received. The Chair closed the nominations. Chair Zanowic opened nominations for the Vice Chair position for 2014. Chair Zanowic, seconded by Commissioner John Tavaglione, nominated Commissioner Roger Berg for the Vice Chair position for 2014. No other nominations were received. The Chair closed the nominations. Commissioners Douglas Hanson and Roger Berg were elected as the Budget and Implementation Committee's Chair and Vice Chair for 2014, respectively. 16. COMMISSIONERS / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT 16A. Commissioner Pettis announced SCAG opened the public comment period for its draft 2014 Public Participation Plan. It is posted on SCAG's website and will be receiving comment until March 7. SCAG is also laying the groundwork and developing the 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. 17. ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING There being no further business for consideration by the Budget and Implementation Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 a.m. The next meeting of the Budget and Implementation Committee is scheduled for March 24, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Harmon Clerk of the Board AGENDA ITEM 7 • • • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: March 24, 2014 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer THROUGH: John Standiford, Deputy Executive Director SUBJECT: Revised Proposed Policy Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2014/15 Budget STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1) Approve the proposed Commission Policy Goals and Objectives for the FY 2014/15 Budget; and 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The initial step in the budget process is to develop policy goals and objectives for the next fiscal year that are consistent with the Commission's overall strategic direction. Most importantly, the adoption of the Commission Policy Goals and Objectives for the annual fiscal year budget provides an opportunity to match the Commission's spending priorities in a manner that implements the promises made to the citizens of the county of Riverside in both Measure A Expenditure Plans and fulfills other Commission responsibilities. At its March 12 meeting, the Commission recommended approval of the policy goals and objectives for the FY 2014/15 Budget and requested consideration for some additional policy goals and objectives. Staff revised the Commission Policy Goals and Objectives for the FY 2014/15 Budget to include the additional items, which are highlighted below: • Promote Mobility: An objective related to CEQA/NEPA reform was added as well as an objective related to future rail expansion opportunities the Western Riverside County. • Encourage Economic Development: The last objective regarding support for local projects was revised to include those that are consistent with Commission commitments such as the Cajalco Road corridor. • Financial and Administration Policies: A new section related to Procurement Policies was added; this section includes the objective for enhanced outreach to Riverside County businesses and contractors. Staff recommends the Commission approves the revised Policy Goals and Objectives for the FY 2014/15 Budget. Attachment: Revised Proposed Commission Policy Goals and Objectives for FY 2014/15 Budget Agenda Item 7 1 Commission Policy Goals and Objectives • • • In addition to financial and administration policies, the Commission has seven long-term policy goals: promote mobility, mitigate and address the impact of goods movement, encourage economic development, ensure improved system efficiencies, foster environmental stewardship, support transportation choices through intermodalism and accessibility, and prioritize public and agency communications. For each of these policy goals, the objectives and initiatives that were considered in the framework of the work plan for the FY 2014/15 budget are identified below. While Riverside County shows signs of economic recovery, the Commission remains cautious about revenue availability. The need for better transportation remains a top public priority, and the Commission is poised to address this challenge via the seven policy goals. In moving forward with an aggressive program of projects and services, the Commission may face fluctuating Measure A, TUMF, and TDA revenues and uncertainty regarding the availability of federal and state transportation revenues. Due to the long-term nature of many of the Commission's programs, many of the policy goals' objectives and initiatives are ongoing from year to year. Promote Mobility The Commission, in cooperation with local, state, and federal agencies, will strive to create a transportation system that promotes efficient mobility both within the County and region. • Continue to aggressively pursue completion of the environmental, design, and construction processes on key components of the Western Riverside County Delivery Plan, which includes the SR -91, 1-15, and 1-215 corridor improvement projects and the SR -60 truck climbing lane project. • Enhance corridor mobility and traveler choice by: o Continuing property acquisition and construction on the SR -91 corridor improvement project through Corona, which includes the extension of tolled express lanes (91 Express Lanes) into Riverside County; and o Continuing to develop a tolled express lane system on 1-15 between SR -60 and Cajalco Road. • Provide leadership in the planning and development of the Coachella Valley -San Gorgonio Pass corridor rail service. • Work closely with partners in the Coachella Valley, including CVAG and SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine) to ensure the implementation of Measure A funding priorities. • Complete projects and programs included in the 1989 Measure A ordinance and determine use(s) for any unexpended revenues. • Continue the preliminary engineering and environmental clearance for the Mid County Parkway and SR - 79 realignment projects. • Continue to work with state and federal agencies to fund and construct projects programmed in the STIP, Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP), Proposition 1B bond programs, Active Transportation Program, and Measure A program as well as other high priority regional projects. • Maximize obtaining all available transportation funds and strategically program funds to meet funding deadlines and to prevent the lapse and loss of funds. • Leverage the effective application and use of Measure A Western County regional arterial and other state and federal funds to deliver eligible regional arterial projects. • Work closely with local jurisdictions to administer the TUMF Regional Arterial Program and facilitate the delivery of eligible arterial improvements in Western County. • Actively participate in the SR -91 Advisory Committee to facilitate near and long-term improvements to SR -91, enhance intercounty public transit options, and foster mobility improvements between the two counties. • Advocate streamlining efforts at the state and federal levels that will reduce costs, time, and delays currently associated with project delivery including, but not limited to, timely project reviews and approvals. • Continue active engagement in state and federal efforts to streamline and reform CEQA and NEPA to improve the ability to deliver critical projects that enhance mobility within the County and the region. 2 • Continue to coordinate and provide public access to commuter information via the 1E511 system and focus commuter assistance and 1E511 outreach efforts under one brand. • Continue cooperation with the FTA regarding the Small Starts process to support the continuation of construction and initiation of the Perris Valley Line commuter rail service in 2015. • Continue to work with the public transit operators to control costs and increase system efficiencies in order to accommodate and adjust to fluctuating revenues from local, state and federal sources. • Continue to develop transit service to further promote seamless intracity, intercity, and regional transit connectivity for County residents. • Commence consideration of future rail expansion opportunities including the potential for extension of the Perris Valley Line to the Hemet/San Jacinto and Temecula areas. Mitigate and Address the Impact of Goods Movement The Commission will work with federal, state, and local governments to facilitate the movement of goods and services to, within, and through the County, recognizing the vital role goods movement mobility plays in the economic health of the County, the State, and the nation. • Seek funding and local agency concurrence to implement the Commission's approved, high -priority railroad grade separation list to mitigate the impact of increased goods movement demands on the transportation system. • Encourage Congress to create a federal freight trust fund, or similar program with a dedicated and firewalled revenue structure, in order to treat the nation's multimodal national goods movement network as a system rather than individual projects. • Remain committed to a regional approach regarding goods movement issues in order to maximize funding from state and federal sources to goods movement needs in Southern California. • Continue working with the Ports and regional transportation commissions to develop a funding mechanism for needed projects and mitigation on a regional basis. • Provide input to the National Freight Advisory Committee regarding the establishment of a national freight network and California State Freight Advisory Committee regarding regional freight priorities. Encourage Economic Development Transportation decisions will consider the economic benefits derived from any improvement, and, where feasible and practical, will pursue transportation alternatives that enhance or complement economic development. • Commit to seek opportunities related to transportation projects that will create jobs and improve the economic base in the County. • Support local agencies in the design and construction of interchanges that are in proximity to regional economic centers and developments. • Support local projects, consistent with countywide transportation goals and Commission commitments, which enhance business development, local employment, and area tourism. Ensure Improved System Efficiencies The Commission will select projects and allocate funds in a manner that will improve safety and reduce congested traffic corridors. • Advocate the development and use of advanced technologies for transportation applications that are affordable and practical. • In partnership with SANBAG, implement enhancements to the 1E511 mobile application for improved deployment of real-time traffic information, real-time bus and rail transit trip planning information, and rideshare information available to commuters for the purpose of trip planning and reducing congestion. • Assure the effectiveness of transit planning through coordination with the County's eight transit operators, Citizens' Advisory Committee, and annual SRTP process with a goal toward promoting program productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. 3 • Provide innovative commuter rideshare programs to reduce single occupant vehicle trips and coordinate with other regional rideshare service providers to address intercounty commute trips. • Work with local jurisdictions, Caltrans, and the CHP to continue efficient delivery of a comprehensive motorist aid system which includes an 1E511 traveler information service, a call box program, and a FSP program, including temporary services in freeway construction zones. • Leverage resources to incorporate park and ride facilities and additional connecting bus service at Metrolink stations that may have available capacity. • Continue working with Caltrans to monitor traffic conditions for the purpose of focusing transportation funds on congested corridors and system deficiencies. • Work with Caltrans and regional agencies in developing resources for preservation and maintenance of the highways and regional arterials. • Support the implementation of active transportation facilities that support transportation alternatives. Foster Environmental Stewardship The Commission will achieve its mobility goals while promoting environmental stewardship and protecting the area's natural resources and quality of life. • Continue working with the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA), Caltrans, and state/federal resource agencies to implement the MSHCP. • Work with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), sub -regional agencies, and local jurisdictions to implement the current RTP and sustainable communities' strategy that meets regional air quality goals, conformity guidelines, and SB 375 green house reduction targets for the SCAG region. • Support a variety of outreach channels and educational programs that promote the benefits of ridesharing, public and specialized transit, rail, and availability of commuter resources for the purposes of reducing vehicle trips, vehicle miles traveled, and emissions. • Facilitate private/public use of clean fuels technology. • Continue to develop sustainable and green commuter rail stations and provide upgrades and rehabilitation projects to reduce the environmental impact of the existing stations. Support Transportation Choices Through Intermodalism and Accessibility County residents will be served, where economically feasible, through the development of transportation alternatives and travel options that consider the needs of a wide range of citizens. • Work with transit providers and local social service agencies to provide specialized transit service to meet a broad spectrum of socio-economic transit needs of seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, and low income residents. • Leverage commuter and motorist assistance outreach channels in order to increase the awareness and use of alternative commuting modes. • Implement the Commission's commuter rail SRTPs and Southern California Regional Rail Authority's (SCRRA or Metrolink) plan for commuter rail services. • Continue to pursue the goals and objectives as outlined in the Coordinated Public Transit -Human Services Transportation Plan (Coordinated Plan) for Riverside County related to a unified, comprehensive but flexible strategy for transportation service delivery to address transportation gaps and/or barriers focusing on unmet transportation needs of elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and individuals of limited income. • Enhance security, surveillance, and emergency response capabilities of County transit facilities and roadway infrastructure through proactive planning, interagency coordination, and investment. Prioritize Public and Agency Communications The Commission will provide timely, informative, and accurate reporting to encourage informed public and agency participation in the Commission's decision -making processes. 4 • Promote a close working relationship with news and civic entities to increase interest and understanding of transportation and related issues. • Enhance the provision of public information through various forms of communication (e.g., website, annual report, monthly newsletter, television, Speakers Bureau, print media, radio, etc.). • Maintain an ongoing effort of informing Riverside County's Congressional and State Legislative delegations regarding transportation issues. • Develop an effective long-range legislative strategy regarding state and federal funding and policy. • Protect and enhance flexibility in the Commission's use of state and federal transportation revenue in addressing regional priorities and needs. • Explore local options for sustainable funding in addressing long-term transportation and quality -of -life needs for Riverside County. • Seek legislative flexibility for innovation in financing, construction, and maintenance of regional transportation projects. • Pursue policy objectives contained in the Commission's comprehensive adopted legislative platforms. • Maintain ongoing efforts to educate commuters, businesses, and the public regarding the Commission's toll planning efforts and specific project development efforts underway. • Keep the public informed about construction -related impacts from projects. Financial and Administration Policies Financial Planning Policies • Administrative costs, including salaries and benefits, shall be funded by allocations from Measure A, LTF, FSP, SAFE, and TUMF funds. • The Commission shall budget no more than one percent (1%) of Measure A sales tax revenues for administrative salaries and benefits. • Administrative program delivery costs will be budgeted at whatever is reasonable and necessary, but not to exceed four percent (4%) of Measure A sales tax revenues (inclusive of the one -percent salary limitation). The Commission shall budget 100 percent of the annual required contribution related to the postretirement health care benefits. • The Commission shall utilize unexpended 1989 Measure A funds only for projects and programs included in the 1989 Measure A. Sales tax revenues from the 2009 Measure A shall be expended only for projects and programs included in the 2009 Measure A. • Amounts will be budgeted by fiscal year for multi -year projects, based on best available estimates, with the understanding that, to the extent actuals vary from those estimates and the project is ongoing, adjustments will be made on a continual basis. • The fiscal capital budget should be consistent with the strategic plan and deviations appropriately noted, explained, and justified. • A balanced budget shall be adopted annually with operating and capital expenditures and other financing uses equal to or less than identified revenues and other financing sources as well as available fund balances. Revenue Policies • Sales tax revenue projections will be revised semi-annually to ensure use of current and relevant data. Staff may adjust annual amounts during the budget preparation process to reflect the most current economic trends. • A strategic application of local funding sources will be used to maximize federal and state funding of projects. • Fiduciary responsibility regarding Western County TUMF revenues shall be exercised, and revenues will • • • 5 • • • be allocated pursuant to Commission direction and the approved 2009 Measure A. • Adopted toll revenue policies will establish congestion pricing in order to maximize throughput on toll facilities. Such pricing will be adjusted quarterly by pre -defined formulas. Debt Management Policies • Outstanding sales tax revenue bonds shall not exceed $975 million. • Toll revenue supported debt may be issued for specific highway projects and may comprise toll revenue bonds and federal loans. • The Commission will maintain 2.0x debt ratio coverage on all senior sales tax revenue debt and 1.3x debt ratio coverage on all toll revenue debt. • Debt issuance will be for major capital projects including engineering, right of way, and construction. Operating requirements, if any, must be paid from current ongoing revenues and may not be financed except for initial toll operations. • Costs of issuance, including the standard underwriter's discount, will not exceed two percent (2%). • The Commission may enter into interest rate swaps to better manage assets and liabilities and take advantage of market conditions to lower overall costs and reduce interest rate risk. • While it is the intent of the Commission to establish a cash debt reserve for long term bond issuance, as necessary, surety bonds can be obtained when beneficial to the Commission. • All sales tax revenue debt must mature prior to the termination of 2009 Measure A on June 30, 2039. • All toll revenue supported debt must mature prior to the expiration of toll facility agreements. Expenditure Accountability Policies • Established priorities for planning and programming of capital projects will be reviewed annually with the Commission. • Actual expenditures will be compared to the budget on at least a quarterly basis, and significant deviations will be appropriately noted, explained, and justified. • Operations and maintenance agreements for toll operations will be implemented, and related costs will be compared to toll financing assumptions. Reserve Policies • The Commission will maintain program reserves in accordance with Measure A and TDA policies and guidelines. • The Commission will establish and maintain a transit operator's reserve of 10 percent (10%) for the Coachella Valley and Palo Verde Valley. Additionally, a 10 percent (10%) reserve will be established and maintained for each of the Western County transit operators (public bus and commuter rail). • The Commission will establish and maintain reserves for toll operations, capital improvements, and debt service in accordance with toll supported debt agreements. Cash Management and Investment Policies • Where possible, the Commission will encourage receipt of funds by wire transfer to its accounts. • Balances in the bank operating account will be maintained at the amount necessary to meet monthly expenditures. • Construction and operating funds will be invested per the Commission's established investment policy emphasizing in order of priority: 1) safety, 2) liquidity, and 3) yield. • Cash disbursements to local jurisdictions and vendors/consultants will be completed in an expeditious and timely manner. 6 Procurement Policies • The Commission will conduct enhanced outreach to businesses and contractors located in Riverside County regarding opportunities to provide the Commission with competitive and qualified goods and/or services. • The Commission will continuously evaluate its procurement program and policies to ensure competitive, transparent, objective, and fair selection processes. • The Commission will continue to expand and improve vendor access to contracting opportunities. Auditing, Accounting, and Financial Reporting Policies • The Commission will maintain its ERP system in order to integrate project and toll operations accounting needs and improve accounting efficiency. • The Commission will issue a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); separate financial reports for the LTF, STA, Proposition 1B Rehabilitation and Security Project Accounts, and toll operations upon commencement of such operations; and State Controller's Transportation Planning Agency Financial Transactions Report as well as Government Compensation in California Report. • An audit is to be conducted annually on the Commission's accounting books and records. As long as the Commission has outstanding bonds and federal loans, an independent accounting firm must conduct the audit. • The Commission is responsible for ensuring that audits of Measure A and TDA funding recipients are completed and reviewed for compliance and other matters in a timely manner. Human Resources Management Policies • While accommodating the assumption of toll operation responsibilities, Commission staffing levels will be consistent with the intent of its enabling legislation, which envisioned a small, but effective staff. • Contract staff and consultants will be used to augment staff efforts as much as necessary to support programs or workloads, which do not appear to be of a permanent nature. Information Technology Management Policy • Significant effort will be made to maintain efficient and cost-effective technology infrastructure by continuously upgrading network equipment and software to ensure quality performance, productivity, and connectivity among staff, other agencies, toll operator, and the public. Network security will continue to be a top priority to maintain the integrity of the Commission's network and information. • • 7 • • • Linking Commission Policy Goals and Departmental Goals and Objectives The following matrix (Table 19) illustrates the linkage of the Commission's overall policy goals described in this section to the individual departmental goals and objectives included in Section 6. Table 19 — Relationship Between Commission and Departmental Goals toox#s Svsf ri 3viro mental Econ Depa trtaent tveiiility Rbventent fttIoenti8s S#ewards hip Deve3e Management Services Executive Management Administration Legislative Affairs & Communications Faience Regional Programs Planning and Frogrammmg Rail Maintenance and Operations Public and Specialized Transit Commuter Assistance Motorist Assistance Capital Project Development & Delivery A ion Add "X" to Environmental Stewardship and Intermodalism & Accessibility categories for Motorist Assistance 8 AGENDA ITEM 8 • • • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: March 24, 2014 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: John Standiford, Deputy Executive Director THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director SUBJECT: Support of the University of California, Riverside Application for Designation as a Manufacturing Community as Part of the United States Department of Commerce Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1) Authorize the Executive Director to provide a letter of support for the University of California (UC) Riverside's application for designation as a manufacturing community (Manufacturing Community) as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (ICMP); 2) Adopt Resolution No. 14-014, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Certifying Support for the University of California Riverside's Application for Designation as a Manufacturing Community as Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce Investing and Manufacturing Communities Partnership"; 3) Work in cooperation with UC Riverside and the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) in providing information and support for the application; and 4) Forward to the Commission for final action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration announced a competitive, government -wide initiative to help communities "...cultivate an environment for businesses to create well -paying manufacturing jobs in regions across the country and thereby accelerate the resurgence of manufacturing." The program will select up to 12 communities to be designated as Manufacturing Communities, which would provide these areas with preferential consideration in the determination of grant funding from a variety of federal sources. Among these grant sources is the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program, a program that initially enabled the Commission to receive a TIFIA loan for the State Route 91 Corridor Improvement Project (SR -91 CIP). In addition to preferential consideration from the DOT, nine additional cabinet departments will provide support for grant opportunities involving education, agriculture, small business, housing, and the environment. Agenda Item 8 9 Responding to the Opportunity UC Riverside is heading a proposal to designate all of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties as a Manufacturing Community. The combined two -county area fits nicely in the Commerce Department's definition of an eligible applicant for the program. As part of its effort, UC Riverside garnered the support of government agencies such as the county of Riverside, education and business interests, and the legislative delegations from both counties. The competition for the designation will certainly be fierce and might include Los Angeles and the Silicon Valley. Why It's Important to the Commission Transportation clearly has a role in acting as a catalyst for job creation, and the Commission has taken a wider view of the interaction between transportation investment and the local economy. As an example, the 2009 Measure A Expenditure Plan allocated funding specifically for projects in Western Riverside County that would spur economic development. Additional efforts to reach out to local businesses and suppliers are yet another way the Commission will continue to be supportive of the local economy. Finally, the Commission has a successful track record with the TIGER program on the SR -91 CIP. Approval of the UC Riverside application for Manufacturing Community status would undoubtedly be of benefit to the local economy, and the Commission's experience with the DOT would benefit the effort while also providing the Commission with improved leverage in competing for federal funding. The deadline for the federal application is April 14, which would make Commission approval of an endorsement for the effort especially timely. There is no financial impact for support of such an effort. Attachment: Resolution No. 14-014 • Agenda Item 8 10 • • • RESOLUTION NO. 14-014 RESOLUTION OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CERTIFYING SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE'S APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION AS A MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY AS PART OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INVESTING AND MANUFACTURING COMMUNITIES PARTNERSHIP WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration has announced a federal interagency competition to designate up to 12 communities as manufacturing communities (Manufacturing Communities) through the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) for a period of two years; and WHEREAS, Manufacturing Communities will receive preference for a range of future federal economic development funding and technical assistance offered by IMCP participating agencies; and WHEREAS, one identified source of preferential grant funding includes that U.S. Department of Transportation's Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program; and WHEREAS, the Commission successfully competed for TIGER grants in the past; and WHEREAS, the University of California (UC) Riverside requests the Commission's support to submit a proposal to benefit the Inland Empire's Manufacturing Community; and WHEREAS, UC Riverside demonstrated previous and ongoing leadership in coordinating economic development for job creation, entrepreneurship, innovation in reducing emissions, industry attraction, and innovation based activities such as supporting incubator, tech transfer within the Inland Empire; and WHEREAS, UC Riverside's experience in managing extramural grants and contracts (>$100 million per year) prepare it well to serve the proposed project as the project lead; and WHEREAS, the county of Riverside would benefit from the cultivation of an environment for businesses to create well -paying manufacturing jobs in the Inland Empire; and WHEREAS, a coordinated approach that attracts private investment from new and existing manufacturers will lead to broad -based prosperity and bolster the county's economic health; and WHEREAS, a healthy and growing economy, which includes manufacturing growth, will create jobs and bolster Measure A sales tax revenue; and BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission supports the UC Riverside IMCP application; and 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Commission agrees to participate and assist UC Riverside in all phases of the IMCP project. ADOPTED by the Commission at its meeting on the 9th day of April, 2014. Marion Ashley, Chair Riverside County Transportation Commission ATTEST: Jennifer Harmon, Clerk of the Board Riverside County Transportation Commission • • • 12 AGENDA ITEM 9 • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: March 24, 2014 TO: Budget and Implementation Committee FROM: Aaron Hake, Government Relations Manager THROUGH: John Standiford, Deputy Executive Director SUBJECT: State Legislative Update STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Committee to: 1) Adopt the following state bill positions: a) AB 515 (Dickinson) — Seek Amendments; b) AB 2197 (Mullin) —Support; c) SB 785 (Wolk) — Support if Amended; d) SB 969 (DeSaulnier) — Oppose Unless Amended; and e) SB 990 (Vidak) — Oppose. 2) Forward to the Commission for final action. • BACKGROUND INFORMATION: • AB 515 (Dickinson) Staff Recommendation: SEEK AMENDMENTS This bill pertaining to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reform was discussed by the Commission's Quality of Life and Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee and at the 2014 Commission Workshop in January. AB 515 proposes to require the courts to specify actions that must be taken by an agency to remedy CEQA violations and a timeframe within which those violations must be taken. Requiring this level of specificity could be helpful to ensure a judge's writ of mandate is not overly vague. However, AB 515 currently infers public comments should be considered in the agency's return to the writ, which could further delay and complicate resolution of court cases. The Commission seeks an amendment that would clarify no additional public comments are required in an agency's return to the court. AB 2197 (Mullin) Staff Recommendation: SUPPORT This bill would require a temporary license plate system be developed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). AB 2197 would require this new system to be operative by July 1, 2015. Currently, upon purchasing a vehicle an owner has 90 days to affix license plates to the vehicle Agenda Item 9 13 insofar as a copy of the proof of sale is displayed on the car. Vehicle auto dealerships are required to report sales to the DMV to initiate registration and processing of license plates for the vehicle. In 2011, the Legislature required all dealerships to participate in an electronic registration system to speed up the registration and license plate process. While in a vast majority of cases this system works well, the time delay in receiving license plates creates opportunities for criminal activity and increases the burden on law enforcement to identify vehicles. One problem created by vehicles without license plates is toll evasion. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) estimates vehicles without plates incur $12 million in toll violations. Currently FasTrak toll systems in California rely on photo enforcement of violations. These violations translate to a loss of revenue needed to maintain and operate toll facilities that rely on users to pay their fair share of costs for use of the infrastructure. This bill would ensure all lawfully purchased vehicles leave the dealership with some form of identification that can be read from the roadway by law enforcement. AB 2197 allows the DMV flexibility to use "weatherproof paper or other media selected by the department" that can be printed on a standard laser printer from the dealership. Data regarding the vehicle's owner would be restricted to law enforcement use only, and must be transmitted by the dealership within two business days of the vehicle's purchase. Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have temporary license plate programs similar to what is proposed in AB 2197, including Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia. Staff believes this bill protects the Commission's financial obligations to State Route 91 and Interstate 15 express lanes and strengthens the nexus between the users of these lanes and the benefits received. Additionally, law enforcement will be able to more easily identify vehicles involved in other traffic violations or crimes. SB 785 (Wolk) Staff Recommendation: SUPPORT IF AMENDED This bill consolidates a number of existing statutes authorizing local governments to use design -build for certain types of projects. Design -build for public transit projects is included in the consolidation. The effect is the transit design -build program's sunset date is eliminated and the program is made permanent. This is a positive change. However, the Commission is seeking amendments to the existing law that would qualify the Commission to use design -build for transit projects. Currently only public transit operators are eligible. The Commission's lobbyist in Sacramento communicated with Senator Wolk's office about amending SB 785 to include county transportation commissions as eligible; the response has been warm. Therefore, staff seeks a Support if Amended position on SB 785 in the event the Commission's amendments are accepted into the bill. • Agenda Item 9 14 • • • In the meantime, the California Transit Association (CTA) also introduced SB 1433 (Hill), which exclusively addresses the transit design -build statutes and includes the Commission's requested language. Given the Commission's direction to seek such language in CTA's bill at its January 2014 meeting, Chair Marion Ashley already authored a letter of support for SB 1433. SB 969 (DeSaulnier) Staff Recommendation: OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED This bill requires the establishment of peer review groups for "mega -projects" exceeding $1 billion in total cost. The bill also requires agencies responsible for mega -projects to: a) Establish a comprehensive risk management plan; b) Qualify the effect of identified risks in financial terms; c) Develop and maintain documents to track identified risks and related mitigation steps; d) Regularly update its estimates of capital and capital outlay support costs; e) Regularly reassess its reserves for potential claims and unknown risks, incorporating information related to risks identified and quantified through its risk assessment process; and f) Regularly integrate estimates for capital, capital outlay support costs, and contingency reserves into a program -wide report. While the goals of ensuring rigorous oversight of major public works projects are laudable, SB 969 duplicates existing measures and controls. Mega projects require financing, which requires credit ratings and thorough examination by investors. Through this process, agencies must commit to risk mitigation and demonstrate accountability to bondholders. Additionally, federal agencies have stringent requirements for projects receiving federal assistance, which is usually the case with mega -projects. For example, the SR -91 Corridor Improvement Project TIFIA loan required detailed risk management policies, financial reserves, and other contingencies in order for the U.S. Department of Transportation Credit Council to approve the loan. The Perris Valley Line (PVL) project, while well under $1 billion, received extensive project oversight from an independent consultant who reported to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on all project activities. Staff is supportive of ensuring that projects with major public investments are properly monitored for performance and risk. However, staff believes that creation of an additional state policy on risk management and peer review is redundant and complicates federally - mandated policies that currently exist for these projects. Given the bill author's concerns about project oversight stem from the Bay Bridge east span project, staff suggests the Commission propose the bill be amended to be limited to state -sponsored projects. Agenda Item 9 15 SB 990 (Vidak) Staff Recommendation: OPPOSE This bill would require 5 percent of Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funds and funds from the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) be set -aside by agencies such as the Commission for disadvantaged small communities for congestion relief and safety needs. For reference, the terms above are defined as follows: Local Transportation Fund: the Transit Development Act (TDA) devotes 1/4 cent of the state sales tax to regional transportation agencies such as the Commission for transportation planning, transit operations, and in some cases, local streets and roads. The Commission uses LTF for bus transit and rail operations throughout the county, as well as bicycle and pedestrian projects such as the Nuevo Road pedestrian bridge and sidewalk in the city of Perris, and Monroe Street sidewalk and bike lanes in the city of Indio. Regional Transportation Improvement Program: 75 percent of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is sub -allocated by law to regional agencies such as the Commission for programming on projects of our choice. The state retains the other 25 percent for interregional projects of state significance. In recent years, the Commission used RTIP funds for PVL, East Junction, I-10/Jefferson interchange, and SR -60 truck climbing lane to name a few. Disadvantaged Small Community: a city or census -designated place with a population of 25,000 or fewer people and a median household income less than 80 percent of the statewide average. Staff recommends opposition to SB 990 for a variety of reasons: • The bill violates the following provisions of the Commission's adopted 2014 legislative platform: o Project selection and planning authority for state/federal funds should be as local as possible, preferably in the hands of the Commission. o Oppose efforts to infringe on the Commission's revenue sources including, but not limited to, Measure A, tolls, and TUMF. • RTIP funds are typically used on major highway or transit projects serving regional needs. Cutting up the program for smaller projects limits the Commission's ability to address regional transportation issues. • Agenda Item 9 16 • • • o In 2006, the Commission and the city of Blythe entered into an agreement to swap RTIP dollars for Measure A dollars to give Blythe more certainty and local control compared to trying to compete for RTIP funds. This type of successful partnership should not be legislated, but left to local governments to work out among themselves. • State funding is scarce and is often used to supplement local dollars, which constitute the majority of the funds on any given project. SB 990 is another example of the state attempting to micromanage a decreasing funding source, with the effect of making it less useful to resolve California's overall transportation challenges. • This bill would reduce funding available for transit services in Riverside County, which often crucial to small and disadvantaged communities. The Commission historically opposed federal and state legislation that seeks to limit local flexibility for how funds are used. The Commission administers competitive processes to award funds to projects that are most able to meet countywide goals and go to construction quickly. The Technical Advisory Committee of public works directors from all cities and the county has overseen a fair and equitable process of distributing scarce dollars. The Commission believes the Legislature should allow these successful models to continue without interference. Attachment: Legislative Matrix Agenda Item 9 17 RIVERSISUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - POSITIONS ON STA1OD FEDERAL LEGISLATION — March 2014 • `'' o s 6 •.. M' ` t _ i. �mY'�' Vi4f AB 515 (Dickinson) This bill pertains to CEQA reform . AB 515 proposes to require the courts to specify actions which must be taken by an agency to remedy CEQA violations and a timeframe within which those violations must be taken . Referred to Coms . on E .Q. and JUD. (Feb. 6, 2014) . Pending Commission Approval AB 2197 (Mullin) This bill w ould require that temporary license plate system be dev eloped by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) . AB 2197 would require this new system to be operative by July 1, 2015. This bill would ensure that all lawfully purchased vehicles leave the dealership with some form of identification that can be read from the roadway by law enforcement. Referred to C oms. on E .Q. and JUD . (Feb . 6, 2014) . Pending Commission Approval SB 785 (Wolk) This bill consolidates a number of existing statutes authorizing local governments to use design -build for certain types of projects . Design -build for public transit projects is included in the consolidation. In Assembly . Read third time . Passed. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 2653.) Ordered to the Assembly . (Jan . 27, 2014) Pe nding Commission Approval SB 969 (DeSaulnier) The bill would require the agency administering a megaproject to establish a peer rev iew group and to take specified actions to manage the risks associated with a megaproject including establishing a comprehensive risk management plan, and regularly reassessing its reserves for potential claims and unknown risks . Because this bill would require local agencies to perform additional duties, the bill would impose a state -mandated local program. Referred to Com . on T. & H. (Feb. 20, 2014) Pending Commission Approval SB 990 (Vidak) This bill would require that 5% of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) and funds from the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) be set -aside by agencies such as the Co mmission for disadvantaged small communities for congestion relief and safety needs. Referred to Com. on T. & H. (Feb . 20, 2014) Pending Commissio n Approval AB 1721 (Linder) Today, state law prohibits tolling of zero -emission vehicles in designated high- occupancy toll (HOT) lanes. This bill would exclude from the above -described exemption a toll imposed for passage in HOT lanes designated for State Highway Route 15 in Riverside County. Referred to Com . on TRANS . (Feb . 27, 2014) SPONSOR January 8, 2014 SB 953 (Ro th) This bill will provide parking enforcement authority to RCTC for the Metrolink commuter rail statio ns we own and operate for the residents of Riverside County. Referred to Com. on T. & H. (Feb. 20, 2014) SPO NSOR January 8, 2014 AB 14 (Lo wenthal) Formalizes creation of a State Freight Advisory Council and commits the state to autho ring a State Freight Plan every 5 years, pursuant to MAP -21. Appr oved by the Governor. (Sept. 6, 2013) . Chaptered by Secretary of State — Chapter 223, Statutes of 2013 . (Sept. 6). SUPPORT April 13, 2013 18 k �XYL3SJ , f fii ft ,, ,✓ ,) ---'�-+ . :.K,,- , __ +wee AB 179 (Boganegra) Pre vious version reduced the amount of time transportation agencies can retain personally identifiable customer information for electronically -collected highway tolls and transit fares, from 4.5 years to six months. Amendments ext end th e time peri od back to 4.5 years, removing a conflict with the statute of limitations during which customers can challenge tolls and fare charges, which is up to 4 years. The bill also enacts new privacy provisions for electronic transit fare collection. Unknown impacts exist for transit operators RTA, SunLine and Metrolink for future implementation of electronic fare systems. Approved by the Governor. (Sept. 27, 2013). Chaptered by Secretary of State — Chapter 375, Statutes of 2013. (Sept. 27) . NEUTRAL June 12, 2013 AB 266 (Blumen field) Extends by an additional 10 years a pilot program previously opposed by RCTC. Ultra- low emission vehicles (mostly electric cars) are exempted from paying tolls on t olled facilities, except for toll projects in L.A . County . This bill represents a state mandate that cuts into local revenue for infrastructure that local governments are providing to the state. This policy erodes the user -pay concept inherent in many areas of transportation finance. This bill represents a current and future threat to the viability of innovative infrastructure financing in California as low -emission vehicles become mo re popular. The pilot program has only been in existence for less than one year . Approved by the Governor. (Sept. 28, 2013). Chaptered by Secretary of State — Chapter 405, Statutes of 2013 . (Sept. 28). OPPOSE April 13, 2013 AB 487 (Linder) Requires government employees participating in the DMV confidentiality program to provide a workplace address so that parking, toll, and traffic violations can still be enforced. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec . 10(c) of the Constitution . (Jan . 31, 2014) . From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56 . (Feb. 3, 2014). SUPPORT April 13, 2013 AB 574 (Lo wenthal) Formerly, this bill reformed the process by which cities and counties apply to the State for relinquishment of state highways to local jurisdictions. The bill has been amended in its entirety. The bill no w propo ses policy to guide the e xpenditure of the state's cap -and -trade program, which was authorized by AB 32 (Pavley, 2006) and is administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The bill provides for regional control of the expenditure of cap -and -trade funds. The Commission, along with SCAG and other transportation commissions in Southern California have requested amendments that would direct cap -and -trade funds to directly to transportation commissions rather than Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) Died pursuant to Art . IV, Sec . 10(c) of the Constitutio n. (Jan. 31, 2014). From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56 . (Feb. 3, 2014). SUPPORT if Amended June 12, 2013 AB 1081 (Medina) Requires goods movement infrastructure projects and financing options from the private sector to be included in the Governor's annually submitted 5 -year infrastructure plan and international trade & investment strategy. In committee: Held under submission. (August 30, 2013). SUPPORT June 12, 2013 AK 19 'x"i,'7 e" t-• h�4 r. � c .' ` ^, it SB 337 (Emmers on) Relinquishes portions of SR -74 to the City of Hemet. The City of Hemet is the sponsor of this bill. This bill builds on previous legislation that authorized relinquishment of SR -74 to the Cities of Palm Desert, Perris, and Lake Elsinore. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (Feb . 3, 2014) Hearing cancelled at request of author. This bill's language has been incorporated into SB 788, the Senate Transportation Omnibus Bill. SUPPORT April 13, 2013 SB 731 (Steinberg) Enacts modest changes to CEQA, mostly relating to private development . Joint Rule 62(a) file notice suspended. (Page 3247). (Sept . 11, 2013). Set, First hearing . Hearing cancelled at the request of author. (Sept. 11, 2013) . MONITOR/WORK WITH AUTHOR April 13, 2013 AB 37 (Perea) This bill would allow would allow project applicants to require lead agencies to prepare a record of proceedings concurrently with the preparation of CEQA documents. This has the potential to accelerate future judicial proceedings by giving both sides of a CEQA lawsuit the opportunity to prepare for court. AB 37 is supported by business groups and is currently unopposed, awaiting a vote on the Assembly floor . Re -referred to Com . On L. & I .R. (Aug . 14, 2013). SUPPORT June 12, 2013 AB 401 (Daly) Authorizes the use of best value design -build for the 1-405 widening project by OCTA. The language of this bill is nearly identical to that of the Commission's AB 2098 (Miller), which was approved in 2010. The project will add one general purpose lane in each direction. Approved by the Governor. (Oct. 5, 2013) . Chaptered by Secretary of State — Chapter 586, Statutes of 2013. (Oct . 5). SUPPORT June 12, 2013 AB 543 (Campos) This bill would require a lead agency to translate, as specified, certain notices required by the act and a summary of any negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration, or environmental impact report when a group of non -English-speaking people, as defined, comprises at least 25% of the population within the lead agency's jurisdiction and the project is proposed to be located at or near an area where the group of non- English -speaking people comprises at least 25% of the residents of that area. By requiring a lead agency to translate these notices and documents, this bill would impo se a state -mandated local program. In committee: Set, first hearing . Hearing canceled at the request of author. (July 2, 2013) . OPPOSE June 12, 2013 20 fegislatio n/ ,Author b .'i w ., e !t , a . Date of B oard ,. ;•, AB 756 (Melendez) Allows public works projects to be granted Leadership designation by the Governor for the purposes of a 2011 law that provides expedited judicial review for CEQA challenges. The Commission seeks amendments that would clarify elgibility of regional transportation agencies (such as the Commission) to utilize this fast -tracking for public transit projects . Note: the underlying 2011 law has recently been ruled unconstitutional. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec . 10(c) of the Constitution . (Jan. 31, 2014) . From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56 . (Feb. 3, 2014). SUPPORT if Amended June 12, 2013 SB 778 (Co mmittee on Transpo rtation & Ho using) Senate "omnibus" bill of non -controversial items . This omnibus includes language from SB 337 (Emmerson), which relinquishes SR -74 to the city of Hemet . Other provisions of the bill include non -substantive technical corrections to existing law and deletion of obsolete provisions such as the 1984 Olympics special license plate program. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (Feb . 3, 2014) . SUPPORT June 12, 2013 AB 493 (Daly) This bill would autho rize operators of toll facilities on federal -aid highways to fully implement techno logies or business practices that provide for the interoperability of electronic toll collection programs on and after the date specified in MAP -21. The bill would limit the information that may be disclosed through participation in an interoperability program, as specified. Approved by the Governor . (Aug. 12, 2013) . Chaptered by Secretary of State — Chapter 79, Statutes of 2013. (Aug . 12) . SUPP ORT June 12, 2013 • • • 21. 3/24/2014 State Legislation Budget and Implementation Committee March 24, 2014 AB 515 Dickinson • Requires court to specify actions needed to correct a CEQA document found out of compliance. • Requires timelines for return to the court and final decision by court. • Implies new comment period needed for revised CEQA document. • Staff Recommendation: SEEK AMENDMENTS 1 3/24/2014 • Requires temporary license plates • Public safety benefits, combats toll evasion • 16 states + DC already have similar programs • Staff Recommendation: SUPPORT • Consolidates and standardizes design -build statutes for various types of projects, including transit. • Eliminates sunset date on transit design -build pilot program. • Staff Recommendation: SUPPORT IF AMENDED — Seek clarification that RCTC can use design -build for transit projects. 2 3/24/2014 • For projects over $1 billion in total cost: — Peer review committees — Comprehensive risk management plan — Ongoing tracking, assessment, and reporting of risks • Federal requirements already require careful monitoring and disclosure of risk • Staff Recommendation: OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED — Seek narrowing of scope to state projects only. • Reserves 5 percent of the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) in any county and 5 percent of the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) for disadvantaged small communities. • RCTC holds broad discretion over these funds. • Limits local control. • Staff Recommendation: OPPOSE 3 3/24/2014 Questions? AB 515 (Dickinson) AB 2197 (Mullin) AB 785 (Wolk) SB 969 (DeSaulnier SB 990 (Vidak) 4 Tara Byerly From: Tara Byerly Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 7:39 AM To: Tara Byerly Cc: Jennifer Harmon Subject: RCTC: Budget and Implementation Committee Agenda - 03.24.2014 Importance: High Good morning Budget and Implementation Committee Members: Attached below is the link to the Budget and Implementation Committee agenda for the meeting scheduled @ 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24. http://www.rctc.org/uploads/media items/budget-and-implementation-committee-march-24-2014.original.pdf Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. Respectfully, Tara S. 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