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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06 June 8, 1994 Commission• • RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1994 2:00 P.M. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 100 RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501 CONFERENCE ROOM A AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. 4. TRANSIT. 4A. FY 1994-95 Local Transportation Fund Allocation for Transit. Overview In order for the public transit operators to claim Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funds for operating and capital purposes, the Commission must allocate FY 1994-95 LTF funds to support the transit services and capital projects contained in the approved FY 1995-2001 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). The Commission is requested to approve the FY 1994-95 LTF allocations for transit in Riverside County as shown on the table with the condition that the City of Beaumont and Commuter Rail may only claim 1/4 or 3 months of their allocation until FY 1995-2001 SRTP is approved. 4B. FY 1995-2001 Short Range Transit Plan. Overview The Riverside County FY 1995-2001 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) is comprised of the plans for the six municipal operators, the Riverside Transit Agency, SunLine Transit Agency, and Regional Commuter Rail. Staff is requesting the Commission approve: 1) the FY 1995- 2001 SRTP for cities of Banning, Corona, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, Palo Verde Valley Transit Authority, and SunLine Transit Agency; 2) Three-month allocation to the City of Beaumont in an amount not to exceed $89,275; 3) The FY 1995-2001 RTA Short Range Transit Plan, with the exception of the capital plan to rehabilitate buses; and, 4) Three-month allocation to Commuter Rail, in an amount not to exceed $675,125. Page 2 Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 8, 1994 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 5A. Proposed FY 1994/35 Budget Overview The Proposed FY 1994/95 Budget for the Riverside County Transportation Commission, Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies and Measure A Programs are presented for public hearing and Commission adoption. It is also recommended that the Executive Director be authorized, where necessary, to execute the Commission's standard contracts for consultants as listed on the schedule of recurring contracts. The Commission approved the RCTC's FY 94-95 Mission Goals and Statements last month. 5B. FY 1994-95 FTA Section 9 Program of Projects. Overview In order for grants for federal operating and capital block grant funds to urbanized areas through the Section 9 Program to be approved, the Commission must develop a Program of Projects for each area, hold a public hearing on the programs, and approve the programs. The public hearing will be held in conjunction with the June 8th Commission meeting. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS. 6A. SB 1542 (Kopp). Overview This is a status report on the legislation proposed to abolish the State Department of Transportation and create three departments. Staff is recommending that the Commission receive and file. 6B. Commissioners/Executive Director Report. Overview This item is placed on the agenda to provide Commissioners/Executive Director the opportunity to report on various Committees representing the Commission. 7. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT/AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS. 7A. Developing Responses to Proposed Air Quality Plans, Local Forum on Federal Implementation Plan and AQMP. Overview The Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting formal comments on the Federal Implementation Plan. Because pre -hearing discussions are scheduled out of this area, there is a need for an educational forum for local govemments, business interests and the general public. The forum is planned for Wednesday, June 15th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at UCR Extension. • • Page 3 Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 8, 1994 7B. Adoption of Regional Mobility Element and Conformity Findings. Overview SCAG is scheduled to formally adopt the RME of the Regional Comprehensive Plan on Thursday, June 2. Staff will report actions taken by SCAG at the June 8th Commission meeting. 8. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS & ROADS. 8A. Surface Transportation Program Amendment Requests for the County of Riverside. Overview This item is a request from the County of Riverside to amend their previously programmed Surface Transportation Program. 8B. Surface Transportation Program Amendment Request for the City of Lake Elsinore. Overview This item is a request from the City of Lake Elsinore to amend their previously programmed Surface Transportation Program. 8C. Route 86 SETS Status Report. Overview Staff will brief the Commission on the Route 86 Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and its impact to proceed with constructing the final segment of expressway. 8D. Route 79 Lamb Canyon/Gilman Springs Grade Separation Highway Improvement Project Award and Approval of Construction Contract. Overview Staff has advertised for construction bids for the Route 79 Lamb Canyon/Gilman Springs Grade Separation Highway Improvement Project. Staff is recommending that, based on resolution of unresolved issues related to the Gilman Springs Grade Separation portion, the Commission: 1) Determine which alternate project will be awarded for construction; 2) Approve award of the construction contract to the lowest qualified bidder identified by the bid evaluation team for alternate selected by the Commission; and, 3) Establish 5% contingency fund for the project for change order work. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters of the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion unless a Commission member requests separate action on specific items. Page 4 Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 8, 1994 9A. Consent Calendar - Administrative Items. 9A1. AMTRAK Reauthorization. Overview The Commission is requested to endorse an update of the position adopted at the May meeting related to the reauthorization of AMTRAK funding now being considered by Congress. The updated language provides a more detailed analysis of the legislation and reflects recent amendments to that language. 9A2. Senate Bill 662 (Bergeson). Overview The Commission is requested to endorse the proposed legislation based upon the increased representation in the transportation process and fiscal enhancement for County Transportation Commissions in the region. 9A3. Senate Bill 1731 (Leonard): Riverside County Transportation Commission. Overview This item provides an update on SB 1731 (Leonard) which proposes to change the representation on the Commission. The legislation has been withdrawn by the author due to a lack of consensus on the legislation language. This item is presented for information and requires no action by the Commission. 9A4. Monthly Sacramento Report. Overview A report on legislation, proposed and passed, from D.J. Smith/ ill Kempton, is included in the Commission's agenda. This is a receive and file item. 9A5. Upcoming Conferences/Workshops. Overview Presented is a list of conference/workshop. Commissioners must notify staff by deadline date, if they wish to attend. 9B. Consent Calendar - Financial Items. 9B1. Quarterly Finance and Cost Schedule Reports. Overview • • Presented are quarterly financial and cost/schedule reports for the quarter ending March 31, 1994. • • Page 5 Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 8, 1994 9B2. Single Signature Report. Overview Included in the agenda is a single signature report covering for the period ending March 31, 1994. This is a receive and file item. 9C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-n-Ride/Bicycle. 9C1. FY 1994-95 FTA Section 18 Rural Transportation Program. Overview The Section 18 Rural Transit Assistance Program from the Federal Transit Administration provides federal operating assistance funds for rural transit operators. In order for grants to be approved, the Commission must develop and approve a program of projects as included in the agenda. 9C2. Resolution No. 94-014. "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Establishing Guidelines for the Administration of its Measure A Commuter Assistance Program". Overview Adoption of Resolution No. 94-014 will update the existing resolution to reflect minor administrative changes to the FY 94/95 Measure A Commuter Assistance Program. 9C3. Minimum Fare Revenue Ratio for the Riverside Transit Agency and SunLine Transit Agency. Overview The Riverside Transit Agency and the SunLine Transit Agency serve both urbanized and non -urbanized areas of Riverside County. Therefore, their minimum required fare revenue to operating expense ratio required by State law falls somewhere between the 10% requirement for non -urbanized area service and the 20% requirement for urbanized area services. The recommended FY 1994-95 minimum required fare revenue to operating expense ratio for RTA is 17.6% and 16.8% for SunLine. 9C4. Measure A Specialized Transit Allocation to Maintain Reduced Fares - City of Riverside Special Transit Services. Overview This item is for additional allocation of $3,562 in Measure A Specialized Transit Funds from the Western County apportionment to the City of Riverside for FY 1993-94. Page 6 Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 8, 1994 9C5. Commuter Transportation Services Inc.. FY 1993/94 Workplan Funding Agreement. Overview It is recommended that the Commission enter into a funding agreement, requested by Caltrans Districts 7 and 8 and, pursuant to Legal Counsel review, between RCTC and Commuter Transportation Services, Inc. for FY 93/94 regional rideshare services to be funded in part by $347,000 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality monies; and authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission. 9C6. FY 1994-95 Measure A Commuter Buspool Subsidy Requests. Overview In October 1990, the Commission adopted a Measure A Commuter Buspool Subsidy Policy. It is requested that the Commission approve the buspool requests (Riverside to Santa Ana Civic Center, Anaheim and Hughes Fullerton) and require submission of status and ridership reports. 9C7. Measure A Specialized Transit Grant. Overview Staff has worked with the Volunteer Center of Greater Riverside to modify their grant proposal in response to suggestions from the Measure A Specialized Transit Evaluation Committee. Staff recommends that the Commission approve Measure A Specialized Transit Funds in the amount of $129,980 to continue this program. 9C8. Quarterly Transit Operators Report. Overview This report presents rideshare, operating, and financial information on the County's public transportation services for the third quarter of fiscal year 1994. The information used to prepare this report was provided by the operators. This is a receive and file item. 9C9. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Extension Request from City of Coachella. Overview The City of Coachella was allocated $26,386 of FY 1993-94 SB 821 funds for the construction of the Vine Avenue Sidewalk Project. The City is requesting a five -month extension to November 30, 1994, to complete construction of the project. gro • • Page 7 Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 8, 1994 9C10. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Extension Request from City of Riverside. Overview The City of Riverside was allocated $100,000 of FY 1993-94 SB 821 funds for the construction of various bikeway and sidewalk projects. The City is requesting a six- month extension to December 31, 1994, to complete construction of the projects. 9D. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets & Roads 9D1. Route 111- Proposed Plan of Expenditures. Overview • Staff has been working with CVAG and local jurisdictions in the Coachella Valley on a plan for expenditures on Route 111. Route 111 was included in the Measure A Highway Plan for the Coachella Valley. Proposed project involved operational improvements to Route 111 between the limits of Ramon Road in Palm Springs, and Indio Boulevard in the City of Indio. Total project expenditures were to be approximately $20 million. 9D2. Approval of Consultant Contract Amendments for Construction Support Services for the Route 79 Lamb Canyon/Gilman Springs Grade Separation Highway Improvement Project: 1) Agreement RO-9211 - Amendment No. 1: 2) Agreement RO-9302 - Amendment No. 1: 3) Agreement RO-9306 - Amendment No. 1. Overview Construction of the Route 79 Lamb Canyon/Gilman Springs Grade Separation Project is scheduled for July. The Commission is requested to approve contract amendments for. 1) Dames & Moore ($210,000); 2) Greiner, Inc. ($75,000); and 3) Converse ($60,000). 9D3. Newport Road Relocation and Salt Creek Channel Construction Memorandum of Understanding. Overview The Metropolitan Water District's (MWD) Domenigoni Valley Reservoir requires relocation of Newport Road to approximately 3/4 mile north. An MOU is being presented for approval regarding funding and/or programming State funding for the balance of costs not covered by MWD's contributions of land and improvements. 9E. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE). Monthly Call Box Update. Overview The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid CaII Box System for the month of April, 1994 will be presented to the SAFE Board. Page 8 Riverside County Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda June 8, 1994 9F. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail. 9F1. Independent Audit of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority. Overview The memorandum of understanding between the member agencies of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) provides for the administrative staff of the SCRRA to be LACMTA staff. Given this arrangement and that SCRRA provides commuter rail service to all member agencies, it appears timely to perform an independent audit of the agency. 9F2. Authorization for Tetra Tech. Inc. to Perform Preliminary Hazardous Waste Investigations at the Latimer Grain Mill Property. Overview The Commission has requested Tetra Tech, Inc. to conduct preliminary hazardous waste investigations at the Latimer Grain Mill site adjacent to the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad. The contract with Tetra Tech was originally under the Executive Director's single signature authority. However, with additional work to be done, Commission approval is requested to approve the Tetra Tech, Inc. work plans and cost estimates for a total amount not -to -exceed $13,562 to complete the preliminary Latimer Grain Mill Property hazardous materials investigations. 10. CLOSED SESSION. 10A. TOLL ROAD. 1 O Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) - Route 91 Tollroad - Name of Parties: State of California Transportation Department and California Private Transportation. 10A2 Conference with Legal Counsel - Califomia Private Transportation Company v. Riverside County Transportation Commission. 10B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a), Name of Parties: RCTC v. Johnson. 10C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Case No. 248086, RCTC v. Scott; Rancho Nuevo v. RCTC. 10D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Case No. 676261 Southern Califomia Gas Company v. Santa Fe, et al. 11. ADJOURNMENT. The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held Wednesday, July 13, 1994, RCTC Office, 3560 University Avenue, Suite 100, Riverside. •