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12 December 13, 2006 Commission
RECORDS RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE TIME: 9:00 a.m. DATE: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 LOCATION: BOARD ROOM County of Riverside Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside Commissioners Chairman: Marion Ashley 1 st Vice Chairman: Terry Henderson 2' Vice Chairman: Jeff Stone Bob Buster, County of Riverside John F. Tavaglione, County of Riverside Jeff Stone, County of Riverside Roy Wilson, County of Riverside Marion Ashley, County of Riverside Barbara Hanna / Art Welch, City of Banning Roger Berg / Jeff Fox, City of Beaumont Robert Crain / Joseph DeConinck, City of Blythe John Chlebnik / Shenna Moqeet / Bill Davis, City of Calimesa Mary Craton / John Zaitz, City of Canyon Lake Gregory S. Pettis / Charles England, City of Cathedral City Juan M. DeLara / Richard Macknicki, City of Coachella Jeff Miller / Karen Spiegel, City of Corona Hank Hohenstein / Yvonne Parks, City of Desert Hot Springs Robin Lowe / Lori Van Arsdale, City of Hemet Mary Roche / Robert Bernheimer, City of Indian Wells Michael H. Wilson / Gene Gilbert, City of Indio Terry Henderson / Don Adolph, City of La Quinta Bob Magee / Robert L. S.chiffner, City of Lake Elsinore Frank West / Charles White, City of Moreno Valley Rick Gibbs / Douglas McAllister, City of Murrieta Frank Hall / Harvey Sullivan, City of Norco Dick Kelly / Robert Spiegel, City of Palm Desert Ronald Oden / Ginny Foat, City of Palm Springs Daryl Busch / Mark Yarbrough, City of Perris Gordon Moller / Alan Seman, City of Rancho Mirage Steve Adams / Dom Betro, City of Riverside Jim Ayres / Chris Buydos, City of San Jacinto Ron Roberts / Jeff Comerchero, City of Temecula Mike Perovich, Governor's Appointee Eric Haley, Executive Director Anne Mayer, Deputy Executive Director Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director 78899 Comments are welcomed by the Commission. if you wish to provide comments to the Commission, please complete and submit a Testimony Card to the Clerk of the Commission. 11.36.0 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION www.rctc.org . AGENDA* *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2006 BOARD ROOM County of Riverside Administrative Center 4080. Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside In compliance with the Americans . with Disabilities Act and .Government Code Section 54954.2, if special assistance is needed to participate in a Commission 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 five (5) continuous minutes or less. The Commission may, either at the direction of the Chair or by majority vote of the Commission, waive this five 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 three (3) continuous minutes. Also, the Commission may terminate public comments if such comments become repetitious. Speakers may not yield their .time to others without the consent of .the Chair. Any written documents to be distributed or presented to the Commission 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 forfactual information or to be placed on the subsequent agenda for consideration. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda December 13, 2006 Page 2 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 8, 2006 6. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS The Commission mayadd an item to the Agenda after making a finding that there is a need to take, immediate action on the item and that the item came to the attention of. the Commission subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Commission. If there are less than 2/3 of the Commission members present, adding an item to the agenda requires a unanimous vote. Addeditems will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Al( 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. 7A. PROPOSED 2007 COMMISSION/COMMITTEES MEETING AND UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE Overview This item is for, the Commission to 2007 Commission/Committees Meeting and Unmet Public Hearing Schedule. 7B. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE APPENDIX OF THE INTEREST CODE Overview Pagel adopt its Transit Needs CONFLICT OF • Page 5 This item is for the Commission to adopt Resolution' No. 06-024, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation, Commission Amending the Appendix of the Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974". Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda December 13, 2006 Page 3 7C. FISCAL YEAR 2005/06 COMMISSION AUDIT RESULTS`' 7D. Overview Page 12 This itern is for the Commission to receive and file the FY 2005/06: 1) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; 2) Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Audited Financial Statements; 3) ' State Transit Assistance Fund (STAF) Audited Financial Statements;'; 4) Compliance Report; 5) Commercial Paper Compliance Report; 6) Audit Results Report; 7) Agreed -Upon Procedures Report related to the Appropriation Limit Calculation; 8) Agreed -Upon Procedures "`Report related ' to the Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) incentives; and 9) Management certifications. . QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Overview'. Page 153 This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements for the first quarter ended September 30, 2006. 7E. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT Overview . This item is for the Commission to receiveand file the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. 7F. TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE REGIONAL ARTERIAL PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT • Overview Page 157 - Page 171 This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Regional Arterial Program Quarterly Report. . • Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda December 13, 2006 Page 4 - 7G. FUND TRANSFER' AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION - OF, A FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL PROGRAM IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY Page 177 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Approve Fund Transfer Agreement No. 07-45-066-00 with the state of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for the Riverside County Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program in the amount of $1,4.16,343 in state funding for FY 2006/07; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission: 7H. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT >OF.. TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GRANT AWARD Page 185 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Applyy for., accept and enter into Agreement" No. 07-67-075-00 with the state of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for $200,000 in grant funds from the Environmental Justice (EJ): Context -Sensitive Transportation Planning Grant Program; 2) Approve Funding Agreement No, 07-67-071-00 with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA),'Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) for the local funding match of $24,000 in support of the EJ grant; 3) Authorize staff to " release a request for proposals (RFP) to conduct an EJ analysis and community outreach to supplement the Multi -County Goods .Movement, Action Plan (MCGMAP) currently underway; and 4) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda December 13, 2006 Page 5 71. COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAMUPDATE• Page 188 Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file' the Commuter Rail Program Update as an information item. 7J. TRIENNIAL PERFORMANCE AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2003/04 THROUGH 2005/06 Overview This item is for the Commission to: Page 195 1) Approve Agreement - No. 07-26-074-00 with Pacific Municipal Consultants to conduct the triennialperformance audit of the Commission and' seven public transit operators in an amount not to exceed $71,290; 2) Allocate $71,290 in Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funds to cover the cost of the audits; and 3) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission. 7K. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE/SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Overview Page 197. This item is for the Commission to: 1) Renew the memberships of Michelle Anglin, Peter Benavidez, Jim Collins, Eunice Lovi, Scott Richardson and Cindy Scheirer to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee (CAC/SSTAC); and 2) Approve the membership roster for CAC/SSTAC effective January 1, 2007. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda December 13, 2006 Page 6 7L. WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MEASURE A SPECIALIZED TRANSIT PROGRAM: CARE CONNEXXUS, INC AND COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES Page 201 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Approve the request for Measure A Specialized Transit funds available in Western, Riverside County for Care Connexxus, Inc., Agreement No. 07-26-073-00 and Court Appointed Special Advocates, Agreement No. 07-26-072-00, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $181,000 in FY 2006/07 and $205,000 in FY 2007/08; and 2) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to ;legal .counsel review, to enter into the agreements ! on= behalf of the Commission.. 7M.. ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS ON THE REVEGETATION WORK FOR THE STATE ROUTE- 74 SEGMENT 11` REALIGNMENT PROJECT FROM 0.5 KM EAST OF WASSON, CANYON ROAD TO 7TR STREET IN THE CITY OF PERRIS Overview This item is for the Commission to authorize staff to'i' advertise for construction bids on the revegetation work for the SR-74 Segment II, Realignment from 0.5 km east. of Wasson Canyon Road to 7th Street in the city of Perris. 7N. REPLACEMENT OF THE .BUYER;; OF THE COMMISSION'S MADISON STATION. GROUNDS Page 206 Overview This item is for the Commission to approve. thereplacement of the buyer of the. Madison Station Grounds from the city of Riverside to the city of Riverside Redevelopment Agency. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda December 13. 2006 Page 7 8. ELECTION OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OFFICERS AND APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Page 207 Overview This item is for: 1) The Commission to conduct an election of officers for 2007 Chair, Vice Chair, and 2"d Vice Chair; 2) The cities of Riverside, Corona, and Moreno Valley to select their representative to the Executive Committee; 3) The cities of Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, 'Norco, Perris, San Jacinto, and Temecula to select their representative to the Executive Committee; and 4) The cities of Blythe, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm' Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage to select their representative to the Executive Committee. 9. WORK EFFORT OF 10-YEAR DELIVERY PLAN FOR WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MEASURE A FREEWAY PROGRAM Page 209 Overview This is for the Commission to: 1) Receive and file the results of the 'work effort to formulate the 10-Year. Delivery Plan for the Western Riverside County Measure A Highway program; 2) Approve the 10-Year Western County highway priorities, which include the prioritization of freeway investments on projects along the 1-215, I- 15, SR-91 and 1-10 corridors; 3) Authorize staff to utilize the 2006 forecast of Measure A revenues in developing projections for the 10-Year Western Riverside County Highway Delivery Plan; 4). Direct staff to return to the Commission in 90 days with detailed updates and .reports regarding the Mid County Parkway (MCP) project, the realignment of SR-79, and the Bi-County 1-215 project; and 5) Return to the Commission .with quarterly updates and actions to facilitateand expedite the delivery of highway improvements in Western. Riverside County. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda December 13, 2006 Page 8 10.. 10-YEAR MEASURE A WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY :HIGHWAY'PROGRAM PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS Overview , This is for the Commission to: 1) Approve Corridor Mobility Improvement- Account (CMIA) list and prepare submittal to the California Transportation Commission (CTC); 2) , Direct staff to prepare requests for proposals to pursue '.environmental clearance work leading to the eventual widening and improvement of 1-215, 1-15, SR-91 and.1=10; 3) Adopt as a priority, improvements that would widen 1-215 by at least one lane in each direction between Box Springs Road andtl-l5; 4) Adopt as a priority, the construction of an eastbound truck climbing lane on 1-10.between the San Bernardino County line and I-10; 5) Adopt as a priority, the construction of two lanes in. each direction on SR-91 between the Orange County line and 1-15 that would include the extension of the 91 Express Lanes to 1-15 and`•the addition: of a general purpose lane in each direction along with collector distributor road systems, improved freeway to freeway connections with 1-15 and SR-71, and aneastbound auxiliary lane between SR-241 and, Serfas Club Drive; 6) Adopt as a priority, theconstruction of two high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes in each direction on 1-15 between SR-74 and the San Bernardino County :line andthe addition ofan high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction from the confluence of 1-15/1-215 and SR-74 along with support for the rapid implementation of the French Valley Parkway interchange; 7) . Seek legislative approval for toll facilities on SR-91 and 1-15; and 8) Return to the Commission with a detailed report and construction staging ,. plan for the widening of SR-91 and 1-15with a special emphasis on HOT and HOV Zane policy considerations and begin discussions with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regarding operational issues between the 91 Express Lanes and proposed HOT lane facilities in Riverside County. 11. ITEMS PULLED FROM, CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda December 13, 2006 Page 9 12. COMMISSIONERS / EXECUTIVE 'DIRECTOR'S REPORT Overview Page 234 This item provides the opportunity for the Commissioners and the Executive Director to report on attended meetings/conferences and any other items related to Commission activities. • Written Report on the Rail -Volution 2006 Conference from Commissioner Frank West 13. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 B CONFERENCE WITH 'LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 C. • CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR . Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Negotiating Parties: RCTC — Executive Director or Designee Property Owners — See List of Property Owners 14. ADJOURNMENT The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2007, Board Room, County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside. DETACH AND SUBMIT TO THE CLERK OF THE BOARD ADDRESS: 1"-A. O Street REPRESENTIN BUSINESS ADDRES Speakers shall complete the following: DATE: i 2 113 SUBJECT OF PUBLIC COMMENTS: O PUBLIC COMMENTS: AGENDA ITEM NO.: /O SUBJECT OF IAS LISTED ON THE AGENDA) AGENDA ITEM: NAME: �t) / / d JJ I �' Z TEL. NO.: J // Odj if Name of Group City Zi Code RCTC/nk (10/03 TEL. NO:: c ac, tkA ‘-‘4"\ RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ROLL CALL December 13, 2006 Absent County of Riverside,=`District County of Riverside, District II County of Riverside, :District III. County of Riverside, District IV County of Riverside, District V City of Banning City of Beaumont City of Blythe City of Calimesa City of Canyon Lake City of Cath`edral;.City City of Coachella City of Corona.' City of Desert Hot Springs City:Of Hemet City of Indian Wells ,City of ndio City of La Quinta 'City of Lake :Elsinore City of Moreno Valley City of Munleta City of Norco City` of Palm Desert. City of Palm Springs City o.f. Perris City of Rancho Mirage City- of Riverside City of San Jacinto City of Temecula:: Governor's Appointee, Caltrans District 8 O RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMISSIONER SIGN -IN SHEET DECEMBER 13, 2006 NAME AGENCY E MAIL ADDRESS L,(„,,,,,i---,inv\_0-, '� - (� � f loct h ct it V\c4) , 6111 t- \✓,, clok_Ve4 l 7 ‘ g1A__ 67-ulo �,,�c/4 -- c t".lam jake6 - /,0 / �.1�" tik t C A( ._ �/j LL/J rc-- f,'&yA�5--2-- rna>ee-tio kAL‘er� yr3-7oe'‘ - -z,L i(i/ nn fska(l 25079/ems RG/66.s-p/ Ak,,e-TA 6 4 C pp/`7254./ i/C-f 67,ete•S i'4/ 7 /a y' S� L V-2/ GT �14/47111 1Z4DSO77 � �f d/ .I� _ �� J , , Z Q. Cl re Lu,V.rche; 411 r 14 / r) I ,,,CO .. Ge..i.. t �6.4,A.� �j�J ,//b... °.i/ ... e ./4s Oi c. `_ C p A,ile `de MCi6. vase... .�i i ‹. /'7 ew6 4.5 d V c. �4-,4.1;:1 ,,, /��� �]\ ©11,� �A�A�I�OiJ� --5N) -__)- `/it- A\Aktf ILA• C/2"-‘,/ K�tofac-)z..- ,-+mgiij CItLE,6IUIK CALifriesA i'l? ' e-Yv t .. A1 -. tJ/ L--$„r' /,,, P t 0 'S , 55 sm ��,� e `( ct: .7 �/ l �j !'�6 L �i A % % y //��/J<- !�% 77 f' Y AGENDA ITEM 5 MINUTES RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, November 8, 2006 1. CALL TO ORDER The Riverside County Transportation Commission was called to order by Chair Marion Ashley at .10:04 a.m., in the Board Room at the County of . Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California, 92501. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At"this time, Chair Ashley led the Commission in a flag salute. 3. ROLL CALL Commissioners/Alternates Present Steve Adams Marion Ashley " Jim Ayres Roger Berg Daryl Busch Bob Buster John Chlebnik Mary Craton ` Rick Gibbs Frank Hall Barbara Hanna Terry Henderson Hank Hohenstein Dick. Kelly Robin Lowe Bob Magee Paul Marchand Jeff Miller Ronald Oden Mike Perovich Ron Roberts Mary Roche Jeff Stone John F. Tavaglione Charles White Michael H. Wilson Roy Wilson Commissioners Absent Robert Crain Juan DeLara Gordon Moller Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS Garry Grant, Meadowbrook area resident, expressed concern related to signage along SR-74 related to permits and graffiti. Chair. Ashley noted that Riverside County Code Enforcement, is being reorganized and a number of new ordinances have been passed that will address his concern...` R.A. BarneyBarnett, Highgrove area resident, expressed 'support for a Metrolink station in the Highgrove area. He briefly: reviewed al, portion of the, Highgrove Site Alternatives Analysis Executive Summary dated June. 2003 by the . Commission; correspondence from 'Eric Haley, Executive Director dated September 13, 2006, and his proposal. He requested that the Commission and San Bernardino Associated . Governments (SANBAG) cooperatively discuss this project. He provided a map and directions to the Highgrove site. A copy of this document was distributed to the Commissioners. . -' Eric Maley 'replied that the Commission has not directed staff .to engage in any negotiations , for the purchase. of property in the Highgrove area. He: explained ",that the; Executive Summary reflects the state of ;circumstances in 2003, at,. which' time there were neither funds nor policy position to move forward. Environmental work and approvals at the federal level have not come „about at this time andthereforethe Commission; has,not directed any ;. action for staff to move forward, noting no routes or stations sites have been adopted. Earlier studies have shown that up to 75% of the ridership would come from San Bernardino County. The;; Commission: has not received any actions from .any San Bernardino County city .;councils: or SANBAG committing, funds to build a Metrolink station in Highgrove. He stated that a decision at ,this time is premature. Byron Matteson, Grand Terrace residentandformer mayor, also expressed support for a Metrolink station in the Highgrove area and suggested this project, be presented to all of the San Bernardino County city. councils., Jim Miller, Grand Terrace councilmember, expressed support for a Metrolink station in the . Highgrove area and suggested that. the Commission and SANBAG collaborate on goals to reduce traffic congestion. In response to Commissioner John Tavaglione's question, Jim Miller stated that city of Grand Terrace will provide any finances that it can and participate in raising funds. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 3 In response to Commissioner Bob Buster's inquiry regarding direct contributions for any. existing Metrolink stations within Riverside County, Eric Haley responded that the city of Corona donated land value in excess of $4 million and explained that in 2003, the Commission took a position advocating that any new stations involve joint financing and use. He stated the Lennar project on Alessandro Boulevard involves the granting of the Commission of over 20 acres. The Commission is not beginning any station at this point given its fiscal issues without a significant contribution from the private or public sector. Commissioner Buster stated .that initially, new train service to Los Angeles and Orange County was not conditioned on any kind of substantial contributions from the, county or cities. He believes the Highgrove area is a regional location and the Commission needs to look beyond the short term as long term shows this is preservation of right-of-way. He stated that there needs to be another corridor to San Bernardino County due to the increasing congestion between Riverside and .San Bernardino Counties. He expressed concern for Eric Haley's position as there has been no policy discussion on the issue.: . Chair Ashleyexpressed support for the idea of a Metrolink station in the Wighgrove area. He added that the Commission cannot solely fund the project . and participation from SANBAG would be necessary. He asked Eric Haley to report on any recent discussions with. SANBAG concerning_ the proposed Highgrove station. Eric Haley reported that three weeks ago he, met in San Bernardino to discuss county line issues where he informally discussed with SANBAG staff about any rail issues and they responded that there were none. He has also informally asked San Bernardino County individuals " in receipt of correspondence regarding a Highgrove .station as to whether they are supportive of engaging a multi -million dollar investment commitment at that location and the answer was no. At the Commission's direction; staff will make . a formal request for a shared commitment- for the cost of building a station in Highgrove and improvements to the Colton crossing: He noted that the Commission is unique with regard to its funding commitment of Metrolink stations. Steve DeBaun, Legal Counsel, explained that the purpose of the public comment period is toreceive comments from the public. Based on the discussion, he recommended that the issue be agendized at a future meeting Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 4 for further discussion. He reminded the Commissioners of property owner rights, and to exercise' caution when speaking about specific properties: Edward DeMuth, Grand Terrace resident, expressed support for a Metrolink ' station in the Highgrove, area. Maggie Saunders, Grand Terrace resident, expressed support for a Metrolink station in the Highgrove area; on behalf of her. husband. . Melanie Zimmermann, Highgroveresident, expressed support for a Metrolink station in the Highgrove area and suggested the Commission and SANBAG' board members tour the Highgrove area being discussed. Don Earp, Colton resident, expressed support • for a Metrolink:` station in the Highgrove area. He believes that a Highgrove station would not increase the existing number of ,trains and therefore the Colton crossing is not an issue. Denis 'Kidd, Grand Terrace resident, also expressed support for a Metrolink' station ,in the Highgrove: area and believes, that San Bernardino County will provide financial support. He suggested -that Barriey:Barnett-be invited to. the tour of the Highgrove area. Leticia Pepper; representing the University .Neighborhood Association,, provided a lhandout dated. November 9, 2006, •which outlines ;the availability of, bus, , service from a Highgrove Metrolink ,stationsite to'. University ; of California, Riverside and the Downtown Riverside Metrolink station. A copy of this , document was distributed to the Commissioners. She expressed' support for a Highgrove Metrolink , station 'because of accessibility to ` freeways and major, arterials. Commissioner : Tavaglione stated that the Commission has a regional responsibility with its partners to address the long-term infrastructure needs of the region ..and a responsibility to provide and .maximize funding by'. . creating .inter -jurisdictional and>intra-jurisdictional. partnerships. He expressed support for a Metrolink station in the Highgrove ,area and added that the Commission, has a process . it is required to follow. ` He then 'requested this issue and direction on overall policy, regarding future sites' be 'referred to the Property Committee for discussion. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 5 Chair Ashley directed; Eric Haley to formally discuss financial commitments with SANBAG regarding a Metrolink station in the Highgrove area and to agendize this issue to the appropriate committee and report back to the Commission. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 15 and October 11,, 2006 M/S/C - (Lowe/Busch) to approve the September 15 and October 11, 2006 minutes. 6. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS There were no requests from the public to speak. 7 CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Charles: White requested Agenda Item 7G, . Agreements for On -Call Right -of -Way Appraisal Services for Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Properties" and Agenda Item 7H, `Agreements for On -Call Right -of -Way Appraisal Review Services" be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. M/S/C (Henderson/Marchand). to approve the following Consent Calendar items: Abstain on Agenda Item 71: Ashley, Buster, Lowe, Stone, and Tavaglione 7A. INTERFUND.LOAN ACTIVITY REPORT Receive and file the Interfund Loan Activity Report for the first quarter ended September 30, 2006. 7B.. CITY OF LA QU1NTA'S AMENDED BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Approve the city of La Quinta's amended Bicycle Transportation Plan as submitted. 7C. COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAM UPDATE Receive and file the Commuter Rail Program Update as an information item. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 6 7D. REQUEST. FROM CARE -A -VAN TRANSIT INC. FOR' ' .MEASURE A , SPECIALIZED TRANSIT FUNDSAS CAPITAL , MATCH FOR THE SECTION 5310. PROGRAM 1) Allocate $11,011 to Care -A -Van Transit Inc in Measure . A !Specialized: Transit funds to provide the required;` capital match for the Section 5310 program; 2)" Approve Agreement No: 07-26-054-00 with Care=A-Van Transit Inc: for $11,011 in Measure A 'Specialized 'iTransit funds available in Western Riverside County;.and 3): Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, 'to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission. 7E. AMENDMENT TO UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR -` THE STATE'! ROUTE 74 SEGMENT II WASSON CANYON ROAD TO 7T" STREET 'HIGHWAY ,WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT 1') Approve Agreement No: "03-31-046'-01, Amendment No. 1 . to Agreement No. =, 03-31-046, with : Southern California 'Gas - Company for the SR-74 Segment II Wasson Canyon Road to Th Street widening and realignment project for an amount not to exceed $43,062; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the ,agreement on, behalf of the Commission.., 7F. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH;'PSOMAS TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PERRIS MULTIMODAL FACILITY 1') Approve. Agreement No: 04-33-007101, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 04-33-007, with Psonas to iperforrn ;Final "Design Engineering Services for the Perris MultiModal Facility, for a total not to exceed cost of 45241,067, subject to receipt of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) concurrence' of the Project National Environmental Policy 'Act' (NEPA) 'Environmental ' Evaluation; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf, of th'e Commission. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 7 71. FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AGREEMENT 1) Award Agreement No. 07-14-067-00 with Cliff Madison Government Relations for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services; 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreementon behalf of the Commission; and 3) Direct staff to review overall, long-term lobbying needs and return to the Commission in early 2007 with a comprehensive plan. 8. PROPOSITIONS 1 A AND 1 B ELECTION RESULT IMPACTS AND NOMINATIONS FOR CORRIDOR MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT Anne Mayer, Deputy Executive Director, explained the results associated with. Propositions 1A and 1B and the impacts on Commission programs. She discussed the project categories outlined in the Proposition 1 B Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 handout that was provided to the Commissioners. She then explained that this week_,, the California Transportation Commission_(CT.C) will be adopting guidelines for the Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA) and an initial program of projects by March 1, 2007. Project nominations will be due by January 16, 2007. She stated. that staff will return to the Commission at its December 13, 2006 meeting with final recommendations for specific projects. In response to Commissioner Paul Marchand's questions regarding 60/91/215 interchange_ and funding of projects in the Coachella Valley, Anne Mayer responded that the 60/91/215 project is still under construction and will be completed in 2008. She then explained that based on the CMIA guidelines, Coachella Valley corridors are not competitive in these categories. The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) implementation or STIP augmentation as well as state and local partnerships are opportunities for Coachella Valley to advance its established priority list of projects. Commissioner Steve Adams asked if under the Public Transportation, Goods Movement and Air Quality category, if those funds could be used towards grade separations. Anne Mayer replied that staff expects that grade separations will qualify under this category as they are the core of the goods movement issue. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 8 Commissioner Jim. Ayres expressed -support ;for ,the staff recommendation and asked if therewas any consideration given for SR-79. Anne Mayer explained that based on the CMIA guidelines, SR-79 would not be competitive in these categories. In response to . Commissioner Buster's question regarding additional opportunities for coordination of submittals. between Riverside,Orange, San Diego or San Bernardino Counties, Anne Mayer replied that staff is currently coordinating with Orange County Transportation' Authority'(OCTA) staff. She explained that the'CTC has made it clear regarding the need for a regional system -,wide approach.' At Vice -Chair Terry Henderson's request; Anne. Mayer ,provided clarification on thedistribution of the funding for local roads. Commissioner = John Chlebnik stated that he believes the Commission and SANBAG need to work cooperatively to improve 1.10, including Metrolink service eastward towards the desert. Receive and file an oral report on Proposition 1 A and ' 1 B election results and impacts on'Gommission programs; and Approve preliminary recommendations for nominations for the Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA) program. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA 7G. AGREEMENTS FOR ON -CALL RIGHT-OF-WAY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL,,' . INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES Min; Saysay, Program Manager, explained that a system' will be establishedto monitor the individual appraisal assignments to ensure that the review appraisal assignments will not be assigned to the same. appraiser to avoid a conflict of interest. • Commissioner Charles White ,recommended that such language ,is incorporate into the staff recommendation. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 9 Steve DeBaun stated that with regard to conflict of interest, federal law requires the Commission to have a different review appraiser than the initial. appraiser. M/S/C (White/Marchand) to: - 1) Award Agreement No. 07-72-057-00 with Hennessey & Hennessey LLC; . Agreement No. 07-72-061-00 with Paragon Partners Ltd; Agreement No. 07-31-063-00 with R. P. Laurain & Associates; Agreement No. 07-73-062-00 with Lidgard and Associates, Inc.; and Agreement No. 07-33-064-00. with Valentine Appraisal & Associates to perform On -Call Right -of -Way Appraisal Services (Appraisal Services); 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to `execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission;. 3) Approve an amendment to the FY 2006/07 budget in the amount of $225,000; and 4) Establish a system to monitor the individual appraisal assignments to_- _ ensurethat the review appraisal . assignments will not be assigned to the same appraiser. 7H. AGREEMENTS FOR ON -CALL RIGHT-OF-WAY APPRAISAL REVIEW SERVICES M/S/C (White/Marchand) to: 1) Award Agreement No. 07-33-060-00 with Hennessey & Hennessey LLC; Agreement No. 07-73-058-00 with Paragon Partners Ltd; and Agreement No. 07-31-059-00 with Lidgard and Associates, Inc. to perform On -Call Right -of -Way Appraisal Review Services (Appraisal Review Services); 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; 3) Approve an amendment to the FY 2006/07 budget in the amount of $78,000; and 4) Establish a system to monitor the individual appraisal assignments to ensure that the review appraisal assignments will not be assigned to the same appraiser. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 10 10. COMMISSIONERS/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'SREPORT Commissioner Chlebnik suggested Barney Barnett be invited to attend the 'tour of the Perris Valley Line project on November 28,, 2006 along with the Commissioners. B. Commissioner' Buster and Chair Ashley' requested that staff schedule an additional Perris Valley Line project tour. Eric Haley: , Announced that the, Commission` Workshop on November 30, 2006, is cancelled; Announced that the Commission Meeting on December 13, 2006' will begin at 9:00 a.m. and is anticipated to adjourn by 1:00 p.m. • Highlighted the November 7t'' election results; and • Introduced Mark Massman, Bechtel Project Manager: ' 11. CLOSED SESSION ITEM CONFERENCE, WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 . CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Governments. Code Section 54956.9 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Governments' Code 'Section 54956.9 D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY ° NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 There •were ; no matters for consideration under Agenda Items 11,A, 11 B, 11 C, and 11 D. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 11 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration by the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m. The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December. 13, 2006, at the in the Board Room at the County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080.Lemon Street, Riverside, California, 92501. Respectfully submitted, 02-)tv".-9-(L. Jennifer Harmon Clerk of the Board AGENDA ITEM 7A RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: December 13, 2006 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Jennifer Harmon, Clerk of the Board THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT Proposed 2007 Commission/Committee Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing Schedule Meetings and STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to adopt its 2007 Commission/Committee Meetings and Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing Schedule. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission has traditionally scheduled its meetings on the 2"d Wednesday of each month. In March of this year, the Commission determined to change its meeting start time to 10:00 a.m. In response to the shift in the Commission's meeting time, the Executive Committee start time was changed to 9:30 a.m. This meeting day and time appears to work with the Commissioners' respective schedules. The Commission also decided in January to review the meeting times and dates of its policy committees; Budget and Implementation, Plans and Programs, and Transit Policy. In response to the Commission's request, staff polled the respective Commissioners to seek feedback on newly proposed meeting days and times. The Budget and Implementation Committee concurred to schedule its meetings on the 4" Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. The Plans and Programs Committee concurred to schedule its meetings on the 4' Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m. The Transit Policy Committee concurred to schedule its meetings on the 3'd Thursday on a quarterly basis at 10:00 a.m. These dates and times appear to work with the Commissioners' respective schedules. Commissioners should also be aware that there are times when Committee meetings may be cancelled due to lack of substantive agenda items. When this occurs, the Commissioners will be notified. Included in the 2007 Schedule is the: Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing in Blythe. The Palo Verde Valley Area intends to continue to use a portion of its Local Transportation .Fund (LTF) funds for street and road needs. Therefore, an Unmet Transit Needs Public Hearing must be held. The public hearing is scheduled on Agenda Item 7A Thursday, March1, 2007,` at 2:30 p.m. in the Blythe City Council Chambers. In past years, Commissionersrepresenting cities in the Coachella Valley and the Palo Verde Valley as well as a member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee have participated as the hearing board. Commissioners interested in attending the public hearing should contact Tanya :Love, Program Manager, prior to the public hearing date. Attachment: Proposed 2007 Commission/Committee Meetings Schedule Agenda Item 7A " p a l l a o u e o a q A e w l s n 6 n y u l s f u p . e a n y w o w '