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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITT;
MEETING AGENDA*
10:00 A.M.
July 18, 2005
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Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside County Regional Complex
4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA
Conference Room A, 3' Floor
*By request, agenda and minutes may be available in alternative format; i.e. large print, tape.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ahmad Ansari, City of Perris
Dave Barakian, City of Palm Springs
Bill Bayne, City of Cathedral City
Tom Boyd, City of Riverside
Bill Brunet, City of Blythe
Chris Gallanes, RTA
Mike Gow, City of Hemet
Mark Greenwood, City of Palm Desert
Bruce Harry, City of Rancho Mirage
Bill Hughes, City of Temecula
George Johnson, County of Riverside
Tim Jonasson, City of LaQuinta
Jim Kinley, City of Murrieta
Eldon Lee, City of Coachella
Wendy Li, Ca!trans District 8
Eunice Lovi, SunLine Transit
Amir Modarressi, City of Indio
Habib Motlagh, Cities of Canyon Lake,
Perris and San Jacinto
Les Nelson, PVVTA
Craig Neustaedter, City of Moreno Valley
Kahono Oei, City of Banning
Dan Patneaude, City of Desert Hot Springs
Juan Perez, County of Riverside
Amad Qattan, City of Corona
Ken Seumalo, City of Calimesa
Ruthanne Taylor Berger, WRCOG
Bill Thompson, City of Norco
Allyn Waggle, CVAG
Tim Wassil, City of Indian Wells
John Wilder, City of Beaumont
City of Lake Elsinore
Cathy Bechtel, Division Head, Planning
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a t t h e m e e t i n g .
1 . C A L L T O O R D E R
2 . S E L F - I N T R O D U C T I O N
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C o m m e n t s r e l a t i n g t o a n i t e m o n t h e a g e n d a w i l l b e t a k e n w h e n t h e i t e m i s .
b e f o r e t h e C o m m i t t e e . )
5 . R T P M O D E L I N G ( P r e s e n t a t i o n b y S C A G )
6 . U P D A T E D T U M F M O D E L A G R E E M E N T ( A t t a c h m e n t )
7 . C L O S E O U T O F T E A 2 1 T E P R O G R A M / S T A T U S O F U N O B L I G A T E D T E
P R O J E C T S ( A t t a c h m e n t )
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8. 2005 TE CALL (Attachment)
9. STIP UPDATE (Attachment)
10. STATE/FEDERAL LEGISLATION (Oral Presentation)
11. LOCAL ASSISTANCE REPORT (Oral Presentation)
12. CETAP UPDATE (Oral Presentation)
13. RTIP/FTIP AND RTP UPDATE (OralPresentation)
14. JULY 13, 2005 COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS (Oral Presentation)
15. OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ITS REGIONAL ARCHITECTURE WEBSITE
(Attachment)
16. ADJOURNMENT (The next meeting will be August 15, 2005, 10:00 A.M. in
Banning.)
MINUTES
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
Monday, June 20, 2005
1. Call to Order
The meeting of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was called to order at 10:05 A.M., at
Banning City Hall Civic Center, 99 East Ramsey Street, Banning, CA.
Self -Introductions
Members Present:
Others Present:
Dave Barakian, City of Palm Springs
Bill Bayne, City of Cathedral City
Tom Boyd, City of Riverside
Bill Brunet, City of Blythe
Ryan Duarte, City of Desert Hot Springs
Mike Gow, City of Hemet
Mark Greenwood, City of Palm Desert
Bruce Harry, City of Rancho Mirage
Bill Hughes, City of Temecula
Tim Jonasson, City of LaQuinta
Eldon Lee, City of Coachella
Eunice Lovi, SunLine
Mike McCoy, RTA
Amir Modarressi, City of Indio
Bob Moehling, City of Lake Elsinore
Russ Napier, City of Murrieta
Nader Naguib, Ca!trans
Craig Neustaedter, City of Moreno Valley
Kahono Oei, City of Banning
Juan Perez, County of Riverside
Amad Qattan, City of Corona
Ken Seumalo, City of £alimesa
Bill Thompson, City of Norco
Tim Wassil, City of Indian Wells
John Wilder, City of Beaumont
Cathy Bechtel, RCTC
Bill Clapper, NAI Consulting, City of Cathedral City
J. D. Douglas, Kimley-Horn & Assoc., Inc.
Shirley Gooding, RCTC
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Ken Lobeck, RCTC
Anne Mayer, RCTC
Randy Viegas, City of Rancho Mirage
Stephanie Wiggins, RCTC
3. Approval of Minutes
Regarding agenda item number 7 (Draft 2005 Transportation Enhancements
(TE) Call for Projects) the motion should read as follows:
MlSIC _ (Neustaedter/Perez) for a minimum of $350,000: and a cap of
$1.5 million per project for a total submittal of 3 projects per local
agency or 4 per, Supervisory District.
Eunice Lovi, SunLine Transit Agency, pointed out that the Members Present
list indicates an error in the spelling of her last name. It should read "Lovi.
4. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
5. RAIL CROSSING PRIORITY PRELIMINARY LIST
Stephanie Wiggins, RCTC, corrected the title of agenda item number 5. It
should be "Grade Crossing Priority Update." She reminded the TAC that in
coordination with the TAC, the priority list of at -grade crossings on the main
line for grade separation was developed in March, 2001 and RCTC is in the
process of updating the priority list based upon population growth, freight
train traffic, etc. As part of the update, RCTC provided the TAC's input on
the ,evaluation criteria that's been adopted by the Commission. With the
adoption of the evaluation criteria by the Commission, staff was directed for
this update to provide a preliminary analysis of the ranking prior to receiving
local jurisdiction input. The local jurisdiction input is one of the key criteria
factors included in the evaluation of the priority listing.
She introduced J. D. Douglas of Kimley-Horn & Associates, who reviewed
the preliminary analysis and results. She requested that the agencies receive
the input and go back to their local jurisdictions and provide rankings to
RCTC by July 28, 2005 to allow Kimley-Horn to complete the analysis to
present it to the TAC at the August meeting prior to going to the
Commission.
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Mr. Douglas provided the Evaluation Criteria for ROTC Rail Crossing Priority
Study as well as initial results for several criteria. He reviewed the factors
involved in the study and responded to _questions. He stated that the
weighting is the same for each criterion. Ms. Wiggins clarified that safety
and delay are weighted 20% and the other criteria 10%.
Mr. Douglas' intent is to have the TAC members look at the preliminary list,
making sure that all the crossings are there and if there is something that is
unclear the item should be brought to Stephanie Wiggins' attention in the
next week (swiggins@rctc.org). Ms. Wiggins indicated that the "next steps
are to return to the August TAC meeting with the updated list followed by
submitting it to the Commission at its September meeting.
2004 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE
Ken Lobeck, RCTC, provided a copy of his PowerPoint presentation. He
pointed out that the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is the key document
used to receive federal funding. SCAG is responsible for developing the RTP
and it is updated every 3 years. RCTC is acting as the central clearing house
to coordinate RTP project inclusion for a single countywide submission to
SCAG.
Mr. Lobeck indicated that the 2004 RTP expires June 2007 and SCAG has
initiated early development of the 2007 RTP primarily because of concerns
over financial constraint.
He stated that the project lists he sent out recently were from the 2004 RTP
with some proposed changes. He. requested that the lists be compared
with the long range project plans up to 2030. The 2007 RTP planning
years will be 2007 to 2030. A key part of the early development is the
review of projects. There are 4 categories in the RTP. The first 2 categories
are the Baseline and Tier I1, which also comprises the RTIP. The third
category is the "plan" section, which includes projects with a committed
funding source outside of the RTIP years. The plan section divides projects
into arterials, grade separations, and mainline improvement projects. The
mainline subsection contains interchanges, auxiliary lanes, ITS, transit, and
other projects that do not fit in the arterial or grade separations section.
He stated that the updated plan section project lists are due to RCTC by July
28, 2005. Transit agencies will be handled differently. Those lists will be
sent out mid -July with a due date in August.
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In response toa question regarding the inclusion of TUMF projects, Mr.
Lobeck stated. that TUMF projects are already included. He further stated
that SCAG wants additional capacity enhancing projects that are locally
funded as well. Cathy Bechtel, RCTC, said she will ask for further
clarification from SCAG. TAC members raised questions concerning if the
impact of the additional projects would increase vehicle miles traveled
(VMT). TAC members ,requested clarification of the impact of a VMT
increase on the conformity finding for the RTP.
7. STIP UPDATE
Anne Mayer, RCTC, reported that at last week's STIP workshop, it was
discussed what can be expected for FY 2005/06, which will also set the
course for where we are headed in the next STIP cycle. Currently, the
assumption is being made that the .Governor's revised budget proposals will
be passed by the Legislature with respect to transportation funding. If the.
Legislature makes any changes, revisions may be made.
Last week it was announced that the California Transportation Commission
(CTC) expects to have $4 Billion .for allocations in 2005/06. The key
priority is to get people back to work, primarily focusing on the construction
industry. FY 2005/06 looks good but 2006/07 is uncertain as it is
dependent upon Proposition 42. Of the $4 Billion, $1.8 Billion is going to
the State Highway Operations and Protection Program(SHOPP) to make sure
the state highway system is maintained. $1.384 Billion will be allocated to
the STIP but if tribal gaming doesn't come through this year, $584 Million
will be subtracted, leaving only $800 Million for the STIP for FY 2005/06.
$968 Million is proposed to be allocated to the Traffic Congestion Relief
Program (TCRP) with $290 Million dependent upon tribal gaming.
The Commissioners have developed guiding principals for allocations for FY
2005/06 to provide economic stimulus, provide for maximum use of TIP
funds and federal funds, maintain existing STIP and SHOPP programming and
allocation processes and act in accordance with statutory priorities in safety
operations. Priorities for FY 2005/06 are going to be all SHOPP projects, all
projects eligible for funding from federal TE funds, all projects eligible for
funding from the public transportation account, annual STIP allocations for
planning, programming and monitoring (PPM), required STIP mitigation
projects for construction projects already allocated and projects to match
HBRR funds:. Those are all top priorities in the first funding categories which
will get funding in FY 2005/06.
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In the second category, up to $500 Million will be allocated first come, first
served for projects in the following categories: interregional road system,
highway railroad grade separation projects,- projects to increase the capacity
of state highways and local roads by adding new lanes, operational
improvement including improvements to interchanges, intersections, signals,
turn lanes, etc. It is projected that the $500 Million will be spent by
September. It is likely that projects coming in July or August will have funds
allocated.
In response to a question regarding grade separation, she stated that if a
grade separation project is already programmed in FY 2005/06 it can be
considered an allocation. The lowest category would be local rehab and
reconstruction, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, landscaping, soundwalls and
signage enhancement in the FY 2005/06 cycle, unless it is a TE project. She .
also said that it is expected that these priority guidelines will continue in the
2006 STIP development.
The Fund Estimate has been developed and there are basically two tiers (or
two scenarios) in the 2006 STIP. The first Tier I is a conservative estimate.
It assumes a minimum level of programming or de -programming, no loan
repayments. Tier II assumes everything comes in — tribal gaming,
Proposition 42 is preserved and protected, loans are repaid, high level of
federal funding. Tier II is good. The difference between Tier I and Tier II is
$5.7 Billion. The challenge is going to be how much to program because
when it comes time to do the 2006 STIP, we will not have all the answers
yet.
She further announced that in July.the CTC will probably adopt performance.
measures to help guide funding decisions, e.g., decreasing travel time,
increasing reliability, increasing accessibility. There are a variety of different
measures being included. The Commission is going to start measuring not
only at a system level but at a project level.
2006 STIP guidelines as well. as the fund estimate should be adopted by
August. The STIP submittal is December, 2005. Currently Riverside County
and Orange County both have about $166 Million of unprogrammed reserve.
In response to a question regarding a summary of the STIP projects list,
Cathy Bechtel said that staff wilt provide a listing before the next meeting.
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8. PROJECT MILESTONE REPORTS
Ken Lobeck provided a Revised Project Milestone Report for Programmatic
Categorical Exempt (PCE) Projects. He stated that the updates to Project
Milestone Reports will be sent out by June 23 and are due back toRCTC by
July 8. There are over 100 projects. Milestone reports from the new 2005
STPL Rehab Call will be included.
9. LOCAL ASSISTANCE REPORT
Nader Naguib, Ca!trans, reported that the Division of Local Assistance hired
3 environmental planners, which will reduce the time to review
environmental documents. A local assistance project database is 80%
developed. Local Assistance will be able to sign off on CE's, EA's and
PCE's. He provided 'a partial listing of projects and invited the TAC members
to take their respective lists from it. He also stated that Damage
Assessment forms are due August 25.
10. CETAP UPDATE
Cathy Bechtel stated that they are in the middle of technical studies for the
Mid; County Parkway. They are looking at the possibility of adding a new
alternative west of 1-215, a more southern alignment that would completely
avoid the MWD and multi species reserve area. There are issues regarding
alignment close to the Lake Mathews Dam and the Lake Perris Dam.
Meetings with Dam Safety are being scheduled.
Regarding the Riverside County to Orange County Corridor, the project is still
on schedule. July 15 will be the next Policy Committee Meeting at which
time it is expected that the number of alternatives will shrink to 3 different
strategies. The next PDT for that corridor is July 6.
On the Moreno Valley to San Bernardino CETAP Corridor, it is still on hold
awaiting San Bernardino County's decisions.
11. JULY 13, 2005 COMMISSION HIGHLIGHTS
Ms.- Bechtel reported that the Commission meeting was combined with the
retreat. The Commission approved the RCTC budget and formed 2 Ad Hoc
Committees to look at the possibility of developing a request for proposal for
a public/private partnership. Many large engineering firms have approached
the Commission with the possibility of fronting the funds in light of the state
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budget and the delay of the federal transportation bill. The plan would
involve the engineering firms using their funding until 2009 when the new
Measure "A" funding is available or until the state budget picture turns
around. The Commission is interested so that projects can be delivered
sooner. The Ad Hoc Committee will be formed assuming that the
Governor's budget includes the public/private partnership changes are
approved. If that happens, an RFP should be sent out early 2006.
The second Ad Hoc Committee is to look at developing an RFP for economic
development. This is basically a western county project. In the new
Measure, there was $40 Million identified that would be used as an
economic development incentive.
12. OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
In response to a question regarding the TE Call for Projects, Ms. Bechtel
stated that Shirley Medina is working on it and it is expected that it will go
out the end of this month.
Mark Greenwood, City of Palm Desert, requested that facts and figures be
reflected in the minutes to include deadlines.
An announcement will be sent to the TAC if the July meeting is cancelled.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Technical Advisory
Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1 1:30 A.M.. The next meeting is
scheduled for July 18, 2005, 10:00 A.M., Riverside County Transportation
Commission, Riverside County Regional Complex, 4080 Lemon Street,
Riverside, California, Conference Room A, 3`d Floor.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Med
Program Manager
AGENDA ITEM 5
A presentation will be made but
there is no attachment to the
agenda for item 5.
AGENDA ITEM 6
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
July 18, 2005
TO:
Technical Advisory Committee
FROM:
Marilyn Williams, Director of Regional Programs and Public Affairs
THROUGH:
Anne Mayer, Division Head — Programming and Administration
SUBJECT:
Updated TUMF Model Agreement
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Committee to:
1) Receive and file the updated TUMF Model Agreement for future use by
local jurisdictions in the preparation of agreements pursuant to RCTC's
TUMF Regional Arterial Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
At its February 9, 2005 meeting, the Commission took action to approve a model
agreement between RCTC and local jurisdictions setting forth the terms and conditions
for reimbursement of TUMF Regional Arterial funds awarded by the Commission. The
Commission has approved 24 local jurisdiction projects totaling $46.7 million in funding
and established a five-year program of projects.
RCTC staff has been working with two local jurisdictions, City of Temecula and City of
San Jacinto, to develop and process three TUMF agreements using the model
agreement format originally transmitted to TAC members on February 11, 2005. Based
on the joint staff discussions, several administrative changes and additions have been
made to the Model Agreement to assist local_ jurisdictions in preparing their agreements.
The changes relate to right-of-way acquisition language under Section 3.2.1.1 and
Exhibits A and B.
RCTC Legal Counsel has determined that the changes are not substantive and
therefore do not require approval by the Commission. Attached to this agenda item is
the updated TUMF model agreement. Local jurisdictions are asked to use this version
when preparing draft TUMF Regional Arterial agreements in the future.
Agreement No. 00-000
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AGREEMENT FOR THE FUNDING OF
TUMF REGIONAL ARTERIAL IMPROVEMENTS
WITH THE CITY OF
I [NOTE: If using this model agreement for a County project, globally replace the term "City"
with "County".]
1. Parties and Date.
1.1 This Agreement is executed and entered into this day of , 2004, by and
between the RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ("RCTC") and
[Name of local jurisdiction] ("City"). RCTC and City are
sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Parties".
2. Recitals.
2.1 RCTC is a county transportation commission created and existing pursuant to
California Public Utilities Code Sections 130053 and 130053.5.
2.2 On November 5, 2002 the voters of Riverside County approved Measure A
authorizing the collection of a one-half percent (1/2%) retail transactions and use tax to fund
transportation programs and improvements within the County of Riverside, and adopting the
Riverside County Transportation Improvement Plan (the "Plan").
2.3 The Plan requires cities and the County in western Riverside County to participate in
a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program to be eligible to receive Local Streets
and Roads funds generated by Measure A.
2.4 The Plan further requires that the first $400 million in revenues from TUMF be made
available to RCTC to fund equally the Regional Arterial System and development of New
Transportation Corridors identified through the Community and Environmental Transportation
Acceptability Process (CETAP). To receive TUMF funding, CETAP corridors must also be
designated on the Regional System of Highways and Arterials as established in the October 2002
TUMF Nexus Study, amended in March 2004, and as may be amended in the future.
2.5 The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) has been selected to
administer the overall TUMF Program pursuant to applicable state laws including Government Code
Sections 66000 et seq. and has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RCTC
dated July 10, 2003 regarding the allocation of the $400 million in TUMF Regional Funds to be
made available to RCTC for programming.
2.6 RCTC issued to the cities and the County a "Call for Projects" to be funded with
TUMF Regional funds, and in response to the Project Nomination Forms, took action on September
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