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05 May 9, 2007 Commission
Comments are welcomed by the Commission. If you wish to provide comments to the Commission, please complete and submit a Speaker Card to the Clerk of the Board. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 LOCATION: BOARD ROOM County of Riverside Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside Commissioners Chair: Terry Henderson 1st Vice Chair: Jeff Stone 2nd Vice Chair: Bob Magee 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 Brenda Salas / Barbara Hanna, City of Banning Roger Berg / Jeff Fox, City of Beaumont Joseph DeConinck / Charles Grotke, City of Blythe John Chlebnik / Bill Davis, City of Calimesa Mary Craton / John Zaitz, City of Canyon Lake Gregory S. Pettis / Kathleen DeRosa, City of Cathedral City Eduardo Garcia / Steven Hernandez, City of Coachella Jeff Miller / Karen Spiegel, City of Corona Alex Bias / Yvonne Parks, City of Desert Hot Springs Robin Lowe / Marc Searl, City of Hemet Patrick J. Mullany / Larry Spicer, City of Indian Wells Michael H. Wilson / Gene Gilbert, City of Indio Terry Henderson / Don Adolph, City of La Quinta Bob Magee / Robert L. Schiffner, City of Lake Elsinore Frank West / Charles White, City of Moreno Valley Rick Gibbs / Kelly Bennett, City of Murrieta Frank Hall / Harvey Sullivan, City of Norco Dick Kelly / Cindy Finerty, 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 Chris Carlson / Jim Ayres, 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 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION www.rctc.org AGENDA* *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007 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 three (3) continuous minutes or less. The Commission may, either at the direction of the Chair or by majority vote of the Commission, 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 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 for factual information or to be placed on the subsequent agenda for consideration. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 2 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – APRIL 11, 2007 6. PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2007/08 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Discuss, review and provide guidance on the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08; and 2) Open the public hearing to receive input and comments on the proposed FY 2007/08 Budget at this meeting and June 13, 2007 with adoption of the Budget on June 13, 2007. 7. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS – The Commission 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 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. Added items will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda. 8. 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. 8A. RECURRING CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08 Overview This item is for the Commission to approve the recurring contracts for FY 2007/08. 8B. INTERFUND LOAN ACTIVITY REPORT Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Interfund Loan Activity Report for the third quarter ended March 31, 2007. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 3 8C. SINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY REPORT Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Single Signature Report for the third quarter ended March 31, 2007. 8D. AWARD OF AGREEMENTS FOR FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL TOW TRUCK SERVICE Overview 1) Award Agreement No. 07-45-133-00 to Armada Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 4 of the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program at a cost of $50.25 per hour per truck; 2) Award Agreement No. 07-45-135-00 to Armada Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 8 of the FSP program at a cost of $51.50 per hour per truck; 3) Award Agreement No. 07-45-134-00 to Pepe’s Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 18 of the FSP program at a cost of $51.00 per hour per truck; 4) Award Agreement No. 07-45-136-00 to Pepe’s Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 19 of the FSP program at a cost of $52.00 per hour per truck; and 5) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. 8E. SB 821 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PROGRAM EXTENSION FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE Overview This item is for the Commission to grant the city of Lake Elsinore (City) an extension to June 30, 2008 to complete the Mohr Street, Sumner Avenue and La Strada Street sidewalk improvement projects. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 4 8F. APPROVAL OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT NO. 07-67-041-00 (FORMERLY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIONAL FREIGHT GATEWAY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING) Overview 1) Approve the Partnership Agreement No. 07-67-041-00 (formerly Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU); and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the MOU on behalf of the Commission. 8G. PERRIS VALLEY LINE – UPDATE ON PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on the Perris Valley Line (PVL) preliminary engineering contract. 8H. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH STV INC. FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES ON THE PERRIS VALLEY LINE Overview 1) Approve Agreement No. 99-33-003-11, Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. 99-33-003, with STV, Inc. for planning consultant services related to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) coordination, submittal of the FTA Small Starts application for entry to Preliminary Engineering, and completion of the NEPA and CEQA environmental documents for the Perris Valley Line (PVL) project, in the amount of $236,000; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the MOU on behalf of the Commission. 8I. COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAM UPDATE Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on the Commuter Rail Program. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 5 8J. FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT: COMMUTER RAIL Overview 1) Allocate $3,523,775 in State Transit Assistance (STA) and $567,714 in Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funds to serve as local match to previously allocated Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for the parking structure at the North Main Corona Station; 2) Allocate $180,000 in LTF funds to cover the costs of parking relocation; and 3) Amend the FY 2006/07 Commuter Rail Program’s Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional funding allocations for the project. 8K. RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY’S FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $47,030 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds to the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) as the local match for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310 program; 2) Allocate $2,690 in STA funds to RTA to serve as the local match for the FTA Section 5311(f) grant program; 3) Authorize the reprogramming of $25,672 in STA funds to cover the operating costs of the CNG fueling station; 4) Allocate $60,000 in Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funds to cover the cost of providing shuttle service due to construction on I-215; 5) Recognize an additional $20,000 in other revenue for the Crest Cruiser program and $2.5 million in Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) funds for the Riverside Transit Center; and 6) Amend the FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect these changes and include the projects into the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), as appropriate. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 6 8L. FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT: SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY – SECTION 5310 CAPITAL GRANTS PROGRAM Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $12,400 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds to the SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine) as the local match for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310 program; and 2) Amend SunLine’s FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional capital equipment and associated funding. 8M. FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT: CITY OF RIVERSIDE SPECIAL SERVICES Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $230,000 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds to the city of Riverside’s Special Services (RSS) program contingent upon approval by the Riverside City Council; and 2) Amend RSS’ FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional funding. 8N. CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE/SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Appoint Fortunato Penilla to the Commission’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee/Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (CAC/SSTAC); and 2) Seek candidate names from Commissioners as to potential appointments to the CAC/SSTAC. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 7 8O. AWARD OF AGREEMENTS TO DONNA DESMOND ASSOCIATES AND DESMOND, MARCELLO & AMSTER FOR ON-CALL GOODWILL VALUATION SERVICES Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No. 07-33-124-00 to Donna Desmond Associates and Agreement No. 07-33-125-00 to Desmond Marcello & Amster to perform on-call goodwill valuation services; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. 8P. AWARD OF AGREEMENTS TO LAND AMERICA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, CHICAGO TITLE, AND FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY FOR ON-CALL TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICES Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No. 07-31-128-00 to Land America Commercial Services, Agreement No. 07-31-129-00 to Chicago Title, and Agreement No. 07-31-130-00 to First American Title Company to perform title and escrow services; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. 8Q. AWARD OF AGREEMENTS TO CROCKETT & ASSOCIATES, LTD. AND DESMOND, MARCELLO & AMSTER FOR ON-CALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT APPRAISAL SERVICES Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No. 07-33-126-00 to Crockett & Associates, Ltd. and Agreement No. 07-33-127-00 to Desmond, Marcello & Amster to perform on-call furniture, fixtures and equipment, (FF&E) appraisal services; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 8 9. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Overview This item is for the Commission to: Page 75 1) Receive and file the State and Federal Legislative Update; and 2) Approve a contract with the KOCE PBS station in an amount not to exceed $22,000 for television production costs on a public affairs program regarding the future of State Route 91. 10. REGIONAL PROGRAMS SPOTLIGHT: WESTERN RIVERSIDE SPECIALIZED TRANSIT PROGRAM Page 82 Overview This item is for the Commission to receive a presentation on the Western Riverside Specialized Transit Program. 11. STATUS UPDATE ON THE PERRIS VALLEY LINE Overview This item is for the Commission to receive an oral report on the status of the Perris Valley Line and recent visit by Federal Transit Administration Region 9. 12. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA 13. COMMISSIONERS / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Overview 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. 14. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Case Nos.: RIC 393352 and RIC 468791 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of cases: One Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 8 9. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file the State and Federal Legislative Update. 10. REGIONAL PROGRAMS SPOTLIGHT: WESTERN RIVERSIDE SPECIALIZED TRANSIT PROGRAM Overview This item is for the Commission to receive a presentation on the Western Riverside Specialized Transit Program. 11. STATUS UPDATE ON THE PERRIS VALLEY LINE Overview This item is for the Commission to receive an oral report on the status of the Perris Valley Line and recent visit by Federal Transit Administration Region 9. 12. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA 13. COMMISSIONERS / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Overview 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. 14. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Case Nos.: RIC 393352 and RIC 468791 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 Number of cases: One Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 9 15. ADJOURNMENT The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2007, Board Room, County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside. AGENDA ITEM 5 MINUTES RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, April 11, 2007 1. CALL TO ORDER The Riverside County Transportation Commission was called to order by Chair Terry Henderson at 10:02 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, Commissioner Bob Magee led the Commission in a flag salute. 3. ROLL CALL Commissioners/Alternates Present Commissioners Absent Steve Adams Brenda Salas John Chlebnik Marion Ashley Jeff Stone Joseph DeConinck Roger Berg Frank West Gregory Pettis Daryl Busch Michael H. Wilson John Tavaglione Bob Buster Roy Wilson Chris Carlson Mary Craton Rick Gibbs Frank Hall Terry Henderson Steven Hernandez Hank Hohenstein Dick Kelly Robin Lowe Bob Magee Jeff Miller Gordon Moller Patrick Mullany Ronald Oden Ron Roberts Patti Romo Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 2 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Henderson announced that the Caltrans District 08 Planning Division was in attendance to observe the Commission meeting and at the Chair’s request, provided self-introductions. Arnold San Miguel, Member Relations Officer, SCAG, provided the Commission with an update on Senate Bill 12 related to SCAG’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Pilot Program. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 14, 2007 M/S/C (Carlson/Hohenstein) to approve the March 14, 2007 minutes. Abstain: Craton 6. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS There were no additions/revisions to the agenda. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Henderson announced that the agenda item for “Riverside Transit Agency’s FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan Amendment” was approved at the Plans and Programs Committee meeting on March 26th. It was inadvertently omitted from the April 11th Commission agenda. When the oversight was discovered, staff contacted RTA and were in agreement that the item would be brought forward at the May 9, 2007 Commission meeting. M/S/C (Lowe/Stone) to approve the following Consent Calendar items: Abstain: Ashley, Buster and Stone on Agenda Item 7I 7A. ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY REVIEW Adopt the Investment Policy. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 3 7B. TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT Receive and file the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Regional Arterial Program Quarterly Report. 7C. FISCAL YEAR 2007/11 MEASURE A FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT Approve the FY 2007/11 Measure A Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Local Streets and Roads for the city of Beaumont as submitted. 7D. AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2007/11 MEASURE A FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE Approve the amendment to the FY 2007/11 Measure A Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Local Streets and Roads for the city of Blythe as submitted. 7E. COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAM UPDATE Receive and file an update on the Commuter Rail Program. 7F. FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT: ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS TO THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE’S SPECIAL SERVICES 1) Allocate $90,102 in Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds to the city of Riverside’s Special Services (RSS) program; and 2) Amend the FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional funding. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 4 7G. REQUEST FROM PEPPERMINT RIDGE FOR MEASURE A SPECIALIZED TRANSIT FUNDS AS LOCAL MATCH FOR THE SECTION 5310 CAPITAL PROGRAM 1) Allocate $26,100 to Peppermint Ridge to provide the required local match for the Section 5310 capital program; and 2) Approve Agreement No. 07-26-114-00 with Peppermint Ridge for $26,100 in Measure A Specialized Transit funds available in Western County. 7H. REGIONAL PROGRAMS SPOTLIGHT: COMMUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE Receive and file an update on the Commuter Assistance Program. 7I. BECHTEL INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 AGREEMENT AUGMENTATION AND FISCAL YEAR 2007/08 AGREEMENT 1) Approve the proposed Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation (Bechtel) staffing plan for program management support of the Commission’s Measure A Capital Delivery Program; 2) Approve Agreement No. 06-31-075-01 for a $273,535 augmentation to the FY 2006/07 contract with Bechtel to provide program management support to the Commission’s Capital Delivery Program and the associated budget amendment. This brings the total not to exceed amount of the contract to $2,862,408; 3) Approve Agreement No. 07-31-120-00, FY 2007/08 contract with Bechtel, to provide program management support to the Commission’s Capital Delivery Program for a not to exceed amount of $4,259,796 and inclusion in the FY 2007/08 Commission Budget; 4) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to negotiate contract clauses associated with the establishment of a project office; and 5) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 5 7J. REPLACEMENT OF LOS ALAMOS BRIDGE AT INTERSTATE 15 IN THE CITY OF MURRIETA 1) Approve Commission 2009 Measure A/Commercial Paper funding participation in the replacement of the Los Alamos Bridge over I-15 in the amount of $2.918 million; 2) Approve a proportional funding arrangement of 56.5% city of Murrieta (City) and 43.5% Commission on future costs (higher or lower) of the Los Alamos Bridge replacement project based on the attached project estimate; and 3) Direct staff to develop an agreement with the city of Murrieta, which will be brought back for final action, pursuant to legal counsel review. 7K. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH EPIC LAND SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES RELATED TO THE PERRIS VALLEY LINE PROJECT 1) Approve Agreement No. 04-33-009-03, Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 04-33-009, with Epic Land Solutions, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $1,063,236 with an extension of the agreement through December 31, 2008 for right-of-way services related to the Perris Valley Line (PVL) project; 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission; and 3) Allocate $1,063,236 in Measure A Rail Capital funds to fund these services. 7L. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH EPIC LAND SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES 1) Approve Agreement No. 04-51-030-03, Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 04-51-030, with Epic Land Solutions for property management support services for Commission owned parcels for a not to exceed amount of $622,484; 2) Approve extension of agreement to December 30, 2008; 3) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission; and 4) Approve a budget adjustment of $81,509. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 6 7M. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH TROPICAL PLAZA NURSERY FOR A THREE-MONTH EXTENSION 1) Approve Agreement No. 02-25-059-02, Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 02-25-059, with Tropical Plaza Nursery for landscape maintenance services for the Commission owned Metrolink station for an amount not to exceed amount of $26,025; 2) Approve extension of agreement to July 31, 2007; and 3) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission. 7N. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 1) Receive and file the state and federal legislative status report; and 2) Approve the following bill positions: • AB 291 (Jeffries, R-Lake Elsinore and Benoit, R-Palm Desert) – SUPPORT • AB 1240 (Benoit, R-Palm Desert) – SUPPORT • AJR 14 (Jeffries, R-Lake Elsinore) – SUPPORT • SB 224 (Battin, R-La Quinta) – SUPPORT • SB 872 (Ackerman, R-Irvine) – SUPPORT • HR 1475 (McGovern, D-MA) – SUPPORT 8. 1989 MEASURE A LOCAL CIRCULATION INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE FOR THE STATE ROUTE 91 – LA SIERRA INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director, provided background information on the funding plan for two local circulation interchange improvement projects in the city of Riverside (City). He provided an overview of the revised funding plan as well as recommending approval on a funding agreement with the City as the La Sierra Avenue/SR-91 project is ready to go out to bid within the next 30 days. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 7 M/S/C (Lowe/Adams) to: 1) Approve 1989 Measure A funding commitments to the following city of Riverside Local Circulation Interchange improvement projects: • La Sierra Avenue/SR-91 $27.218 million • Van Buren Boulevard/SR-91 $ 7.616 million 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the funding Agreement No. 07-31-118-00 with the city of Riverside for the La Sierra Avenue/SR-91 Interchange improvement project, on behalf of the Commission. 9. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PROJECT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE ROUTE 79 REALIGNMENT PROJECT Hideo Sugita provided background information and an update on the preparation of the project report and environmental document (PR/ED) for the SR-79 realignment. He noted that the city of Hemet has removed the eastern alignment as its preferred alternative and explained the importance of having a defined set of alternatives and how that impacts the project schedule. He then stated that the most significant area of concern that could impact the project schedule is now potential cultural issues. Commissioner Robin Lowe expressed great appreciation for staff and its consultants for their work efforts with the city of Hemet during this process. Eric Haley, Executive Director, expressed that both Hideo Sugita and Cathy Bechtel have done a magnificent job through this process. M/S/C (Stone/Carlson) to: 1) Approve Agreement No. 02-31-043-05, Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 02-31-043, with CH2M Hill based on the negotiated project scope, schedule and cost that is attached to this agenda item for a not to exceed amount of $9,964,941 for the development of a project report and environmental document (PR/ED) for the realignment of SR-79 in the vicinity of the cities of San Jacinto and Hemet; Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 8 2) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment for non cardinal changes to the scope of work for a not to exceed total contract amount of $25,318,092; 3) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission. 10. ALAMEDA CORRIDOR EAST GRADE SEPARATION FUNDING RECOMMENDATION Stephanie Wiggins, Regional Programs Director, provided an overview of the goods movement issues facing Riverside County. She then presented the Grade Separation Funding Strategy Blueprint, highlighting the following: • 2003 Riverside County Trade Balance totaled 180 million tons; • Number of daily trucks on major state highways for 2004; • Trucks are a higher percentage of total traffic in Riverside County than the region as a whole; • Estimated risk of cancer from airborne toxics from all emission sources and excluding diesel; • Major sources of diesel emissions; • Blueprint objective and results; • Summary of funding needed for 18 high priority crossings; • Currently available funding sources; • Funding sources potentially available in the future; • Key factors for success – Lead agency commitment to develop shelf-ready projects; project completion of priority group A and legislative action; and • Blueprint action, including delivery options and partnerships with state and federal. Commissioner Steve Adams expressed concern about the voluntary container premium with the estimated $361.8 million short fall this program would provide an immediate and reliable revenue stream with no taxes needed. He stated that he will be making a presentation on the container premiums to various committees in the near future to illustrate how this program works. Chair Henderson stated that the Grade Separation Ad Hoc Committee briefly discussed the voluntary container premium program and believes it deserves full discussion by the committee with referral to the Commission. She thanked Commissioner Adams for his concern. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 9 Commissioner Steven Hernandez commended staff for developing the blueprint and he expressed the importance of public health, traffic circulation and economic development to the future of Riverside County. Commissioner Bob Buster concurred with Commissioner Hernandez’s comments and suggested that if other supplementary measures do not work out, the residents of the Riverside County may entertain a ¼ cent sales tax for 10 years that would pay for the balance of the work that is needed for grade separations. M/S/C (Hernandez/Buster) to: 1) Approve an “off the top” allocation of 25% of CMAQ and STP federal funds from the next transportation bill (anticipated after 2009) for Alameda Corridor East (ACE) grade separation projects, contingent upon a “use it or lose it” provision; 2) Approve ACE grade separation projects as eligible projects for 2009 Measure A Economic Development funds with an allocation of 25%; and 3) Adopt the Grade Separation Funding Strategy Blueprint Report. 11. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA There were no items pulled from the consent calendar. 12. COMMISSIONERS/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT A. Commissioner Bob Magee briefed the Commission on the annual New York rating agencies trip. B. Chair Henderson briefed the Commission on the Commission’s brochure “A Plan for the Future” that was handed out in New York. C. Commissioner Lowe announced the following events: • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) will be hosting the City Managers/Planning Directors meeting Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with the General Assembly also being held on May 3rd; • 7th Annual Regional Housing Summit will be held on May 24, 2007. Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 10 D. Eric Haley: • Announced Stephanie Wiggins is receiving a Master’s Degree from USC on May 12, 2007; • Introduced and welcomed three new staff members: Armando Rodriguez, Senior Accounting Assistant; Megan Hansen, Senior Accounting Assistant; and Ruby Arellano, Administrative Support Specialist; • Briefed the Commission on the annual New York rating agencies trip; and • Briefly noted a proposal to stimulate early development of grade separation projects. 13. CLOSED SESSION ITEM A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Number of cases: One At legal counsel’s request, the closed session item was pulled from the agenda. 14) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration by the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the meeting adjourned at 10:46 a.m. The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in the Board Room at the County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California, 92501. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Harmon Clerk of the Board AGENDA ITEM 6 PUBLIC HEARING RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation “Committee of the Whole” Michele Cisneros, Accounting and Human Resources Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2007/08 BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION “COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE” AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Discuss, review and provide guidance on the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08; and 2) Open the public hearing to receive input and comments on the proposed FY 2007/08 Budget at this meeting and June 13, 2007 with adoption of the Budget on June 13, 2007. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff has completed the initial budget preparation process, and attached is an executive summary for the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08. The goals and objectives approved by the Commission on March 14, 2007, were the basis of this budget. The goals and objectives considered during the preparation of the budget relate to mobility initiatives, goods movement, improved system efficiency, environmental stewardship, economic development, intermodalism and accessibility and public and agency communications. Staff will present highlights of significant items included in the budget and is seeking review and input of the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08. Based on input received from Commissioners, staff will update the document as necessary. As a result of input received from the public and the Commission, staff will make any necessary changes to the budget document for final review, close of the public hearing and adoption at the June 13, 2007 Commission meeting. The executive summary document contains a summary of all departmental budgets and summarizes the information for the entire Commission. The department budgets present the goals and objectives, the resources needed to accomplish the goals, and the appropriations required to accomplish the tasks. Staff has also Agenda Item 6 1 included the fund budgets, which provide the budgeted revenues and expenditures from a fund perspective. It should be noted that the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) special revenue fund, which has been an unbudgeted fund in prior years, is included as a budgeted fund in the FY 2007/08 Budget due to its significance to the Commission’s operations. At the June 13, 2007, Commission meeting, staff will present the entire budget with detailed narratives. A summary of the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08 is as follows: FY 2007/08 Budget Revenues and other financing sources: Sales taxes-Measure A and LTF $ 243,624,400 Reimbursements (federal, state, and other) 33,127,200 TUMF 27,250,000 State Transit Assistance 23,263,000 Other revenues 2,947,900 Interest on investments 16,678,500 Commercial paper proceeds 87,000,000 Transfers in 74,688,000 Total revenues and other financing sources 508,579,000 Expenditures and other financing uses: Personnel salary and fringe benefits 6,589,400 Professional services 8,370,300 Support services 2,662,200 Projects and operations 472,432,600 Capital outlay 942,000 Debt service (principal, interest and costs of issuance) 42,225,900 Transfers out 74,688,000 Total expenditures and other financing uses 607,910,400 Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over (under) expenditures and other financing uses (99,331,400) Beginning fund balance 471,038,200 Ending fund balance $ 371,706,800 Attachment: FY 2007/08 Proposed Budget Executive Summary Agenda Item 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2007/08 Budget Process •Resource Estimation and Allocation •Commission Policy Goals and Objectives •Department Goals and Objectives –Determine key assumptions –Assess current year accomplishments –Identify next year’s initiatives •Department Budget Development •Compilation of Commission Budget •Review and Adoption of Budget Guiding Policies •Mobility Initiatives •Goods Movement •Improved System Efficiency •Environmental Stewardship •Economic Development •Intermodalism and Accessibility •Public and Agency Communications •Financial and Administration Budget Summary •Beginning Fund Balance = $471,038,200 •Total Estimated Sources = $508,579,000 –Revenues = $346,891,000 –Commercial Paper proceeds = $87,000,000 –Transfers in = $74,688,000 •Total Estimated Uses = $607,910,400 –Expenditures = $533,222,400 –Transfers out = $74,688,000 •Uses over Sources = $99,331,400 (offset by beginning fund balances) •Ending Fund Balance = $371,706,800 Revenue Trends $- $50,000,000 $100,000,000 $150,000,000 $200,000,000 $250,000,000 $300,000,000 $350,000,000 $400,000,000 FY 04/05 FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 FISCAL YEARS Investment Income Other Revenue TUMF Revenue Intergovernmental LTF Sales Tax Measure A Sales Tax Revenues LTF Sales Tax 22% Intergovernmental 16% TUMF Revenue 8% Other Revenue 1% Investment Income 5% Measure A Sales Tax 48% Revenue Breakdown FY 06/07 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 Revised Budget Projected Budget Measure A Sales Tax 159,150,000$ 159,150,000$ 165,600,000$ LTF Sales Tax 11,344,200 85,268,100 78,024,400 Intergovernmental 42,686,800 22,634,800 56,390,200 TUMF Revenue 42,000,000 30,100,000 27,250,000 Other Revenue 1,932,500 6,144,300 2,947,900 Investment Income 12,509,000 8,017,100 16,678,500 TOTAL Revenues 269,622,500$ 311,314,300$ 346,891,000$ Expenditures Capital Highway, Regional Arterial, Rail 52% Motorist Assistance 1% Specialized Transit 1% Commuter Assistance 1% Transit 17% Local Streets and Roads 12% Regional Arterials - Coachella Valley 3% Debt Service 8% Planning and Programming 2%Rail 2% Management Services 1% Expenditures Breakdown by Department FY 06/07 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 Revised Budget Projected Budget Management Services 4,804,100$ 4,749,700$ 5,585,300$ Regional Issues 539,500 367,500 749,100 Planning and Programming 6,829,400 2,459,900 8,323,500 Rail 8,238,000 7,687,100 9,034,100 Right of Way Management 1,125,600 366,400 1,162,500 Specialized Transit 7,815,100 6,462,500 6,323,500 Transit 7,172,000 69,716,500 92,833,800 Commuter Assistance 6,273,100 3,193,800 6,450,300 Motorist Assistance 3,712,900 2,466,200 4,968,000 Capital Highway, Rail, and Regional Arterial 256,420,200 138,367,400 278,053,300 Local Streets and Roads 59,493,300 59,493,300 61,959,500 Regional Arterials - Coachella Valley 14,021,400 11,374,200 15,553,600 Debt Service 39,578,000 37,001,100 42,225,900 TOTAL 416,022,600$ 343,705,600$ 533,222,400$ Department Expenditure Highlights •Program expenditures represent 91% of total expenditures –31% increase from FY 2006/07 budget •Highway, Rail, and Regional Arterial Projects –10-Year Delivery Plan activities –SR-79 realignment ROW and engineering –Mid County Parkway ROW and engineering –Perris multimodal facility –FTA Small Starts Perris Valley Line ROW and preliminary engineering –Land acquisition for WC/CV MSHCP –Measure A and TUMF pass through funding for local projects Expenditures Breakdown by Function Debt Service and Costs of Issuances 8% Professional 2% Personnel 1% Projects and Operations 89% FY 2007/08 Budget FY 06/07 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 Revised Budget Projected Budget Personnel 4,964,300$ 4,196,000$ 6,589,400$ Professional 8,381,900 4,353,500 8,370,300 Support 2,493,400 2,547,300 2,662,200 Projects & Operations 360,174,000 295,523,600 472,432,600 Debt Service & Cost of Issuance 39,578,000 37,001,100 42,225,900 Capital Outlay 431,000 84,100 942,000 TOTAL Expenditures 416,022,600$ 343,705,600$ 533,222,400$ Functional Expenditure Highlights •Personnel based on 44 FTE –5% salary increase pool –Addition of 13 new staff positions through FY 2007/08 •Capital outlay related to office reconfiguration and Rail property improvements Personnel Cost Trends $- $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 FY 02/03 FY 03/04 FY 04/05 FY 05/06 FY 06/07 FY 07/08 Budget Actual Measure A Administration 0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50% Actual Actual Actual Projected Budget FY 03 / 0 4 FY 04 / 0 5 FY 05 / 0 6 FY 06 / 0 7 FY 07 / 0 8 Salaries and Benefits %Administrative Costs % •Measure A limits administrative salaries and benefits to 1% of Measure A sales tax revenues •Commission policy for total administration costs not to exceed 4% of Measure A sales tax revenues Next Steps •Receive input for proposed budget today •Finalize budget and related document •Review final budget draft and close public hearing at June 13, 2007 Commission meeting •Adoption of final budget at June 13, 2007 Commission meeting AGENDA ITEM 8A Agenda Item 8A RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation “Committee of the Whole” Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Recurring Contracts for Fiscal Year 2007/08 BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION “COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE” AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to approve the recurring contracts for FY 2007/08. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Ten years ago, the Commission evaluated all recurring contracts to determine when and if to hold a competitive process. As a result of that review, most contracts were rebid. In addition, the Commission required that recurring contracts be approved at the beginning of each year. All other contracts are bid on a periodic basis ranging from three to five years. The following is a listing of recurring contracts proposed for FY 2007/08: Schedule of Recurring Contracts Consultant Name Description of Services Budget FY 06/07 Budget FY 07/08 Dollar Change Percent Change Best Best & Krieger General Legal Services $ 1,377,900 $ 1,518,900 $141,000 10.2% Caporicci & Larson TDA/Measure A Audit Services 200,000 210,000 10,000 5.0% Cingular Wireless Call Box Analog Cellular Service 35,000 32,000 (3,000) (8.6%) Comarco Wireless Technologies Call Box Maintenance 244,200 253,700 9,500 3.9% Inland Transportation Services (ITS) Commuter Assistance Program Management 1,386,000 1,700,000 314,000 22.7% MHV Enterprises, Inc. Ridemaster Software 25,000 25,000 0 0.0% 22 Agenda Item 8A Consultant Name Description of Services Budget FY 06/07 Budget FY 07/08 Dollar Change Percent Change Rahimian Management and Consulting, Inc. Project Management Services 200,000 200,000 0 0.0% Ray Gorski Air Quality Technical services 20,000 25,000 5,000 25.0% Trapeze Ridematching Software 370,000 407,000 37,000 10.0% VRPA Technologies Congestion Management 50,000 60,000 10,000 20.0% The Best Best & Krieger LLP contract for FY 2007/08 reflects an increase of $141,000, which is primarily attributable to general legal services for capital project delivery and implementation activities related to Measure A highways. General legal services related to management services, regional programs, regional arterial and rail projects are comparable to or lower than the prior year. Caporicci & Larson has performed the Transportation Development Act (TDA) and Measure A local jurisdiction financial and compliance audits. These services were competitively procured in 2003, and the term of the agreement was for originally for three years through June 30, 2006, but was extended for an additional year through the recurring contracts approval process. The Commission’s financial and compliance audit has been performed by another audit firm that was selected during the same procurement process; however, that agreement expires June 30, 2008. It would be more effective and efficient to have both audit firms with the same term through June 30, 2008, and conduct the audit procurements in January 2008 or February 2008. The Caporicci & Larson audit fees are similar to FY 2006/07 fees. The conversion of call boxes from analog to digital service by Cingular Wireless was delayed until completion of the call box removal project. The digital conversion project should be completed by December 2007. Accordingly, the contract related to analog service should be extended through December 31, 2007. Any expenditure incurred for analog service will be offset by a savings in the digital service contract. The Comarco Wireless Technologies (CWT) contract expires December 31, 2007 and provides for routine corrective and preventive maintenance of call boxes, including knockdowns and vandalism. CWT was selected as a result of a competitive procurement in 2001, in which it was the only responsive bidder, and has provided these services since the inception of the call box program. A request for proposal process is not anticipated immediately upon contract expiration, and CWT has been included as a recurring contract for the last six months of FY 2007/08. 23 Agenda Item 8A ITS has been included as a recurring contract since FY 2003/04 and is considered to be a unique sole source provider for the administration of the Commuter Assistance Program (CAP). The FY 2007/08 CAP budget includes nine new or expanded projects, which have been added to ITS’ scope of work. A portion of the increase in the ITS contract is related to services provided for the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) CAP, for which the Commission is reimbursed. MHV Enterprises, Inc. owns the copyright the Ridemaster software used in the CAP. It has licensed the software to three local transportation agencies, including the Commission. The software tracks client support, commuter participation, and other data as necessary to monitor program performance and protect against fraud. Due to the proprietary nature of the ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement of the software, MHV Enterprises should continue to be included as a recurring contract. Rahimian has provided project management services related to oversight of the geotechnical work and special permit application process on the Riverside County- Orange County (RCOC) CETAP Corridor project, and this contract expires February 28, 2008. It is anticipated that the geotechnical work and related evaluation will be conducted in 2008 with final reports due in February 2009. Based on the level of work associated with this geotechnical feasibility study and Mr. Rahimian’s knowledge and expertise with the RCOC Major Investment Study (MIS), it is recommended that this contract be extended through June 30, 2009. Ray Gorski has provided on-call technical services to the Commission primarily in the areas of air quality and alternative fuels. Projects funded with Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds are required to have project level air quality analyses. His services were required this year for the North Main Corona parking structure and the SR-60 high occupancy vehicle (HOV) conversion project. As the Commission continues to commit CMAQ funds on projects, it is essential to have the ability to utilize Mr. Gorski’s services. During FY 2007/08, an air quality analyses will be needed for a CMAQ call for projects for Salton Sea Air Basin apportionment funding. Proposals were solicited for a ridematching software program for the Inland Empire, and a contract was awarded to Trapeze in 2002. Subsequently the software/license agreement was expanded to include Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties functionality. The software also has been customized over the past years in response to the unique regional air quality requirements. As a result of the customization and five-county regional partnership, this contract has been included in the recurring contracts since FY 2005/06. The $37,000 increase in the contract for FY 2007/08 is related to the completion of the Rideguide and transit integration project, which is funded by a grant from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC). 24 Agenda Item 8A VRPA Technologies, Inc. provides assistance with activities related to the Congestion Management Program (CMP), including traffic monitoring. During FY 2007/08, VRPA Technologies, Inc. work efforts will include the biennial update of the CMP in addition to quarterly traffic monitoring of the CMP system. These contracts have already been included in the proposed FY 2007/08 Budget, and, as such, no budget adjustment is required. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Y Year: FY 2007/08 Amount: $4,024,600 Source of Funds: Measure A, TDA, TUMF, FSP, SAFE fees, Interest, and Other Budget Adjustment: No GLA No.: N/A Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 4/23/07 25 AGENDA ITEM 8B RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation “Committee of the Whole” Michele Cisneros, Accounting and Human Resources Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Interfund Loan Activity Report BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION “COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE” AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Interfund Loan Activity Report for the third quarter ended March 31, 2007. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its April 14, 2004 meeting, the Commission approved the Interfund Loan Policy and adopted Resolution No. 04-009 “Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission to Authorize Interfund Loans”. Subsequently, the Commission requested that the interfund loan activity be reported on a quarterly basis. The attached report includes all interfund loan activity through March 31, 2007. The total outstanding interfund loan amounts as of March 31, 2007 are $400,405. Attachment: Interfund Loan Activity Report Agenda Item 8B 26 Loan Amount Repayment Amount Date CommissionDate of Loan of Loan Begins Outstanding Lending Fund Borrowing Fund Purpose of Loan ApprovedApril 2, 2003 300,000$ July 1, 2006 125,405$ Measure A - WC Highway (222) Measure A - WC LSR (227) Advance to make repairs and improvements to Railroad Canyon RoadMarch 12, 2003March 4, 2004 275,000 July 1, 2009 275,000 Measure A - WC Commuter Assistance (226)Measure A - WC Highway (222) Additional local match for the SR71 Widening/Animal Crossing ProjectDecember 10, 2003Total 575,000$ 400,405$ For 3rd quarter ended March 31, 2007Riverside County Transportation CommissionInterfund Loan Activity Report27 AGENDA ITEM 8C Agenda Item 8C RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation “Committee of the Whole” Michele Cisneros, Accounting and Human Resources Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Single Signature Authority Report BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION “COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE” AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Single Signature Report for the third quarter ended March 31, 2007. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The attached report details all professional services and administrative contracts that have been executed for the third quarter ended March 31, 2007 under the Single Signature Authority granted to the Executive Director by the Commission. The unused capacity at March 31, 2007 is $361,290. Attachment: Single Signature Authority Report as of March 31, 2007. 28 CONSULTANTDESCRIPTION OF SERVICESORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNTPAID AMOUNTREMAINING CONTRACT AMOUNT$500,000.00Dudek On-Call Environmental Services 50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00United Methodist Church & CaltransDouglas Wood and Associates Professional consulting services for 31,210.00 30,083.05 1,126.95Arantine Hills Land Use StudyO'Melia Consulting Amendment # 1 to Agreement #07-62-020 for 26,000.00 10,004.17 15,995.83Transit Vision Conceptual Planning ServicesBartel Associates Actuarial Valuation Services 31,500.00 0.00 31,500.00AMOUNT USED138,710.00 40,087.22 98,622.78138,710.00$361,290.00Towa Reabroi-DeMorst Michele CisnerosPrepared by Reviewed byAMOUNT USED, net of adjustmentsSINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITYAS OF MARCH 31, 2007Note: Shaded area represents new contracts listed in the third quarter.AMOUNT AVAILABLE July 1, 2006Less return of remaining contract value due to expiration:AMOUNT REMAINING through March 31, 200729 AGENDA ITEM 8D RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Brian Cunanan, Staff Analyst Jerry Rivera, Program Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Award of Agreements for Freeway Service Patrol Tow Truck Service STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No. 07-45-133-00 to Armada Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 4 of the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program at a cost of $50.25 per hour per truck; 2) Award Agreement No. 07-45-135-00 to Armada Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 8 of the FSP program at a cost of $51.50 per hour per truck; 3) Award Agreement No. 07-45-134-00 to Pepe’s Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 18 of the FSP program at a cost of $51.00 per hour per truck; 4) Award Agreement No. 07-45-136-00 to Pepe’s Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 19 of the FSP program at a cost of $52.00 per hour per truck; and 5) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission, acting in its capacity as the Riverside County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), released a request for proposals (RFP) on March 21st for tow truck service on Beat 4, 8, 18 and 19 of the FSP program. Bids were due April 20th and proposals were received from two tow service providers – Armada Towing and Pepe’s Towing. An evaluation committee consisting of representatives from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Inland Division, Caltrans District 8, San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), and Commission staff reviewed the proposals for completeness and responsiveness. The Committee discussed the proposals and finalized the scoring of the proposals based on the criteria set forth in the RFP. Based upon the average score of the evaluation committee Agenda Item 8D 30 members, the Committee recommends that Beat Nos. 4 and 8 be awarded to Armada Towing and Beat Nos. 18 and 19 be awarded to Pepe’s Towing. Each contract award reflects a three-year contract with two one-year options. FSP Beat Description Recommend Award Beat No.4 Magnolia Ave to 60/91/215 IC Armada Beat No.8 NEW – SR-60 / I-215 Interchange to Theodore St Armada Beat No.18 RC line to Alessandro Pepe’s Beat No.19 NEW - Alessandro Blvd to SR-74 (4th St.) Pepe’s Beat Nos. 4 and 18 are both existing beats that will expire at the end of this fiscal year. Beat Nos. 8 and 19 are new FSP beats that both start in August 2007. In addition to extending FSP coverage on the SR-60 and I-215, Beats 8 and 19 function to help move a demo project forward that entails the HOV lane on SR-60 between Day Street and Redlands Boulevard to operate as a mixed flow lane during off peak hours. The emission reductions realized from the two new beats will help meet a requirement to proceed with the demo by offsetting the forecasted increase in emissions. All obligations incurred by the Commission under the terms of this award are funded 80% from state funds and 20% from local SAFE fees and are subject to continued funding from the state of California for the Riverside County Freeway Service Patrol program. F igure 1.0: Freeway Service Patrol Coverage Hours of Operation: Mon – Thur: 5:30am – 8:30am; 3pm – 7pm Fri: 5:30am – 8:30am; 1pm – 7pm Beat 18 Beat 4 Beat 8 Beat 19 Agenda Item 8D 31 Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Y Year: FY 2007/08 Amount: $372,638 Source of Funds: State of California – 80% SAFE DMV Fees – 20% MSRC – 100% (Beat 19) Budget Adjustment: N GLA No.: 201 45 81014 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 04/30/2007 Agenda Item 8D 32 AGENDA ITEM 8E Agenda Item 8E RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation “Committee of the Whole” Jerry Rivera, Program Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Extension for the City of Lake Elsinore BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION “COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE” AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to grant the city of Lake Elsinore (City) an extension to June 30, 2008 to complete the Mohr Street, Sumner Avenue and La Strada Street sidewalk improvement projects. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In FY 2006, the Commission awarded $1,557,594 to fund 27 projects as part of its SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program. The agencies have until June 30, 2007 to complete the projects. The city of Lake Elsinore was allocated $11,250 for construction of the Mohr Street sidewalk project, $33,900 for the construction of the Sumner Avenue sidewalk project, and $23,500 for the construction of the La Strada Street sidewalk project. All three projects are part of larger community development block grant (CDBG) funded projects which involved more complex right-of-way issues. The plans, specifications and cost estimates are complete for the projects. The City was also allocated $52,750 for construction of four projects in FY 2006/07 and has until June 30, 2008, to complete those projects. The City has decided to combine the projects for both fiscal years to minimize administrative costs for advertising, inspecting and constructing these projects. Therefore, the City is requesting a 12-month extension to June 30, 2008, to complete the three projects funded in FY 2006. Attachment: Letter from City of Lake Elsinore 33 34 AGENDA ITEM 8F Agenda Item 8F RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Plans and Programs Committee Stephanie Wiggins, Regional Programs Director THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Approval of Partnership Agreement No. 07-67-041-00 (Formerly Southern California National Freight Gateway Memorandum of Understanding) PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Approve the Partnership Agreement No. 07-67-041-00 (formerly Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU); and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the MOU on behalf of the Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its September 2006 meeting, the Commission approved the Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU, which contemplated approval by various agencies (federal, state, and the Southern California Transportation Commissions). However, the MOU was not executed. Subsequent discussions with U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have led to a revised agreement in lieu of the original Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU. The resulting partnership agreement is shorter and simpler than the earlier proposed MOU, and substantially the same (i.e. documents agreement for key agencies to begin to collaborate on the framework strategy to address the increasing goods movement problems and serious air quality challenges facing Southern California.) In summary, four points that underlie this agreement are: 35 Agenda Item 8F • The work of the group will be to assist in coordination among the affected agencies and interests to develop an effective strategy for the Southern California Freight Gateway. While development of the strategy may be accomplished by various, more focused initiatives or efforts, it will be a key function of the partners to make sure that the products of these various initiatives are coordinated and come together as a coherent, effective and efficient system-wide framework strategy for the National Freight Gateway. • The partners are not intended to be a super decision-makers group; decisions are to be left to the formal decision-makers. • There are early key topics that need to be addressed on a priority basis. These include, the following: - Air quality attainment, in light of current efforts to develop an Air Quality Management Plan that will timely achieve PM 2.5 and ozone standards; - Funding sources and related institutions, a concern reflected in the State Goods Movement Action Plan; - Prioritization and scheduling of infrastructure projects (including “green infrastructure”) in accordance with a system-wide plan (i.e. Multi-County Goods Movement Action Plan); - Approaches to address cumulative and system-wide environmental and community impacts that lead to efficient and timely environmental compliance and implementation; and - Development of principles based on the Southern California effort that might serve as input to the 1909 Commission for inclusion in the next reauthorization of the National Transportation Act. • Federal representation would include USDOT, USEPA, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Army Corps of Engineers; and • As various topics are addressed, there is an appreciation that the affected constituency of agencies and interests should be engaged as well (i.e., private interests such as shippers and railroads as well as environmental and community interests.) The partnership agreement is anticipated to be executed by all parties by next month. Approval of this agreement will replace the Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU that was never executed. Attachment: Draft Partnership Agreement 36 DRAFT: March 30, 2007: USDOT/USEPA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIONAL FREIGHT GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMONG FEDERAL, STATE, REGIONAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES Preamble We the undersigned support a cooperative partnership for the Southern California National Freight Gateway that concurrently addresses growing freight throughput capacity balanced with environmental and community concerns in the Southern California National Freight Gateway Area (the Area). The USDOT has promulgated a National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America’s Transportation Network. The strategy incorporates a focus on major freight bottlenecks, including the Area, and expanding public outreach in the Area with various involved agencies and other public and private interests. This National Strategy incorporates the ideals of the USDOT Framework for a National Freight Policy. The Framework offers a vision and objectives to help public and private transportation stakeholders cooperatively pursue freight transportation improvements that support economic growth while also improving environmental quality. The Challenge Over 40 percent of all goods imported into the U.S. flow through Southern California, the largest port complex in the U.S., with the vast majority of these goods distributed throughout the country. The combination of increasing freight flows, the projected 25 percent population increase by 2030 and inadequate transportation infrastructure funding will intensify the congestion in the region’s already overcrowded transportation system and increase hazards to the environment. Without major actions and assistance from all government levels to protect and enhance the environment, freight movements through the region will increase the already significant impacts on the quality of life in Southern California’s communities and the environment overall. Air quality is of particular concern. Pursuing sustainable and efficient regional freight transportation operations offers significant economic opportunities to the region in the form of additional business, more and better quality jobs, and enhanced local, State and federal tax revenues. Successful transportation improvement efforts in Southern California will require extensive collaboration by a large and diverse group of interested parties including Federal, State and numerous local entities; private industry; unions and the public. Important steps have already been taken at the Federal, state and local levels. Going forward, the outcome to be achieved is the priority connection of freight growth with protection and enhancement of the natural and human environment, to resolve the freight transportation issues facing Southern California. Purpose The purpose of this partnership agreement is to promote cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the signatories in the spirit of Section 101(a) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and to advance projects for sustainable and efficient freight transportation operations while all signatories pursue their normal responsibilities 37 under the law. This agreement is not intended to limit, increase or affect the authority of any agency under the law. The undersigned agree to a mutual, overarching goal of working with all stakeholders in the Area to improve freight throughput capacity while protecting and enhancing the natural and human environment. Commitments In the spirit of Section 101(a) of NEPA and with the mutual understanding that this is a flexible working agreement among our respective agencies, we commit as follows: • The Partners agree to use this agreement as the basis for a collegial and cooperative alliance to improve sustainable and efficient freight transportation operations in the Area, with a particular focus on air quality improvements; • The Partners agree to use this forum as a means to promote better understanding among all stakeholders of underlying considerations and potential impacts and alternatives for proposed Southern California transportation projects. • The Partners will develop a strategic framework for achieving sustainable and efficient freight transportation operations in the Area in harmony with California’s Goods Movement Action Plan (http://www.arb.ca.gov/gmp/docs/gmap-1-11-07.pdf), including the assurance that all new freight projects meet environmental requirements, with an early focus on air quality issues; • The Partners will consider improvements to the transportation decision-making and environmental review processes to expeditiously advance the objective of the Partnership; • The Partners agree to build upon the existing environmental programs of ports and their tenants in order to work cooperatively to reduce air quality-related freight movement emissions consistent with the Area’s air quality implementation plan; • The parties will establish agreed procedures and protocols in order to carry out the intent of this agreement in an efficient manner; • Within 60 days of the signing of this agreement, senior management representatives of the Partners will meet, and will continue to meet twice a year through the term of this agreement, to discuss emerging problems, issues and priorities for each organization, and to report on the status of the initiatives; • In addition, each Partner will assign a contact person, within their respective organization, who will serve on a Steering Committee that will be responsible for setting the semi-annual meetings, tracking the status of the initiatives, and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders; • The Partners agree to update this agreement periodically based upon accomplishments and new priorities. Miscellaneous The expenditure or advance of any money or the performance of any obligation of the United States under this agreement shall be contingent upon appropriation or allotment of funds in accordance with 31 USC 1341 (Anti-Deficiency Act). Nothing in this Partnership Agreement shall have the effect of changing any existing provision of applicable Federal or State law, regulations, or other agreements between the V:\2007\05 May\Plans & Programs\SW-Committee-Attachment Partnership Agreement.doc 2 38 signatory agencies. All provisions of this Partnership Agreement are intended and shall be interpreted to be consistent with all applicable provisions of Federal and State law. Nothing in this Partnership Agreement limits the discretion of the signatory agencies in carrying out their statutory and regulatory obligations. The term of this agreement shall end on December 31, 2015 unless further extended by the signatories. Any signatory may withdraw from this agreement by giving 90 days prior written notice to the other signatories. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this partnership agreement on the dates set forth below their signatures. [The following signature blocks should be revised and completed as necessary by the individual organizations] FEDERAL AGENCIES Signature ___________________________________________________________________ Printed Name & Title _________________________________________________________ Deputy Maritime Administrator Maritime Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Date: ______________________________ Signature ___________________________________________________________________ Printed Name & Title _________________________________________________________ Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest Region U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Date: ______________________________ Signature ___________________________________________________________________ Printed Name & Title _________________________________________________________ Manager of California and Nevada operations U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Department of the Interior Date: ______________________________ 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Programs\SW-Committee-Attachment Partnership Agreement.doc 5 41 AGENDA ITEM 8G RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: San Jacinto Branch Line Ad Hoc Committee Edda Rosso, Program Manager Dick Bryan, Bechtel Rail Projects Design Manager Stephanie Wiggins, Regional Programs Director THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Perris Valley Line - Update on Preliminary Engineering SAN JACINTO BRANCH LINE AD HOC COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on the Perris Valley Line (PVL) preliminary engineering contract. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On April 3rd, the request for proposal (RFP) for preliminary engineering for the PVL project was released. The scope of work includes development of a preliminary estimate and the engineering for the PVL project sufficient to allow a contract for design-bid-build (DBB), design-build (DB), or another fast-track method. The base approach is DBB with the option to pursue the project on a DB basis. Currently, the Commission is not legally empowered to award a project on a DB basis. Action is underway to pass legislation to allow the Commission to issue commuter rail DB contracts. In addition, the scope includes engineering tasks in conjunction with the PVL public outreach consultants that will result in recommendations for station locations and station designs. SCHEDULE This schedule outlines the key milestones for the bidding and approval to award process. Agenda Item 8G 42 Internal Commission Actions External Bidding Actions Date • Mail notification cards to bidders; and • Provide newspaper information to the Clerk of the Board April 3 RFP package placed on RCTC website RFP available on website April 5 RFP notice published in local newspaper April 5 Agenda items due for April 23 Committee Meeting. (advise of RFP plan) April 13 Pre-proposal Conference April 19 PVL Ad Hoc Committee Meeting April 23 Written question deadline April 24 RCTC addendum deadline April 26 Proposal deadline May 7 Agenda items due for June 13 Commission Meeting May 11 Short listed firms notified May 14 Staff review and final comments for June 13 Commission Meeting May 14-16 Interviews, ranking and selection: May 29 Negotiation/finalization with selected consultant May 29- June 5 Mail Commission package with recommendation/request to issue RFP June 5 • Commission Meeting • Approval to award Contract Award June 13 • Contract formation • Pre-award audit Project Start Date (NTP) July 13 * *Issue of the notice to proceed (NTP) is contingent upon FTA approval to enter into preliminary engineering. Due to the cancellation of the May Committee meetings, the Evaluation Panel recommendation will be forwarded directly to the Commission at its June 13th meeting. Agenda Item 8G 43 AGENDA ITEM 8H Agenda Item 8H RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: San Jacinto Branch Line Ad Hoc Committee Stephanie Wiggins, Regional Programs Director THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Amendment to Agreement with STV Inc. for Planning Consultant Services on the Perris Valley Line SAN JACINTO BRANCH LINE AD HOC COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Approve Agreement No. 99-33-003-11, Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No. 99-33-003, with STV, Inc. for planning consultant services related to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) coordination, submittal of the FTA Small Starts application for entry to Preliminary Engineering, and completion of the NEPA and CEQA environmental documents for the Perris Valley Line (PVL) project, in the amount of $236,000; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Over the last nine months, STV and its sub-consultant, Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), have continued to support the PVL project with supplemental activities required as part of the Commission’s submittal of an application to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for funding and approval to enter preliminary engineering through the New Starts program. These supplemental activities included answering questions on ridership forecasts, cost estimates, performance measurements, alternative optimization, risk analysis and additional New Starts templates. Although included in the current scope of work, the extent of the activities were difficult to budget since they have been subject to additional information requests from the FTA. Since July 2006, these expenses total $108,000 ($35,000 for STV project management oversight and New Starts application submittal and $73,000 for PB (travel demand forecasting). 44 Agenda Item 8H Last week, FTA Region 9 staff met with the Commission over two days to discuss the PVL project. As their examination of the merits of the PVL project has increased, it is an indication that a formal rating from FTA is plausible in the near term. Discussions with FTA staff in Washington, DC and Region 9 indicate that the Commission should re-submit the application as a Small Starts project. Newly enacted in October 2006, the Small Starts is a subset of the New Starts program. Eligible projects are those that total under $250 million and cap the federal Small Starts contribution at $75 million, rather than the New Starts allowance of 50% of the project cost at $96.5 million. Based on the recent Commission action to allocate $22 million of STIP funding to the PVL project, a new funding source is available to replace the additional New Starts funding. Currently estimated at $193 million (year of expenditure), the PVL project is an ideal candidate. The Small Starts program is designed to streamline federal approvals on smaller fixed guideway projects. The budget for the submittal as a Small Starts application is estimated at $85,000 [$35,000 for STV for Small Starts application requirements (i.e. economic benefit analysis) and $50,000 for PB for travel demand forecasting]. In addition, the ridership forecast methodology is nearing completion which enables the finalization of the federal NEPA document, the subsequent circulation and approval of the CEQA environmental documents, and conceptual engineering. The budget for this effort is estimated at $43,000. These activities total an amendment for $236,000, which represents less than 10% of the total contract value of $2.5 million to STV since its initial contract award in 2001 for this project. Since the FY 2006/07 budget includes $100,000 for special studies and at least $66,000 in preliminary engineering, staff proposes a reclassification of $66,000 from preliminary engineering to special studies, resulting in no increase in the current year budget. The amount for FY 2007/08 has been included in the proposed FY 2007/08 Budget. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: No Yes Yes Year: FY 2006/07 FY 2006/07 FY 2007/08 Amount: $ 66,000 $100,000 $ 70,000 Source of Funds: Measure A Budget Adjustment: Yes No No GLA No.: 221 33 81101 P3800 ($66,000) Preliminary Engineering Special Studies 221 33 81501 P3800 $66,000 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 4/25/07 45 AGENDA ITEM 8I RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Plans and Programs Committee Henry Nickel, Staff Analyst THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Commuter Rail Program Update PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on the Commuter Rail Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Inland Empire-Orange County (IEOC) Weekend Service Cumulative Passenger Trips IE OC We e k e n d S ervic e 0 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000July 15-16March 10-11 April 7-8# of Trips2006 2005 First week of school Daily passenger trips on the new year-round IEOC Metrolink weekend service have remained consistent through March. To date, the IEOC weekend service has provided 38,385 passenger trips since commencing July 15, 2006. This constitutes 19,453 additional trips resulting from year-round service compared to 2005’s 18,932 Summerlink seasonal trips. Growth of the service reflects ongoing marketing efforts coordinated among the Commission, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG). Agenda Item 8I 46 Riverside Line Passenger Trips Riverside Line 2,600 3,000 3,400 3,800 4,200 4,600 5,000 5,400Mar-06Apr-06May-06Jun-06Jul-06Aug-06Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07Month# of Trips UP Track Work Daily passenger trips on Metrolink’s Riverside line for the month of March averaged 4,929, an increase of 103 passenger trips, an increase of 2% more than the month of February. Compared to the prior year, the line averaged an overall daily increase of 1,042 passenger trips. This is nearly 27% more than a year ago, March 2006 when the Union Pacific (UP) was engaged in significant track repair activities. The current level of passenger trips indicates the line has recovered from the now completed UP track repair interruptions of the past year. On T ime P e rfo rman c e (9 5 % Go a l) Riverside Line 70 75 80 85 90 95 100Mar-06Apr-06May-06Jun-06Jul-06Aug-06Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07MonthPercentage UP Track Work Agenda Item 8I 47 March on-time performance averaged 98% inbound (+10% from February) and 98% outbound (+18% from February). This was due to completion of UP track repairs and significant pressure on the part of Metrolink. There were five delays greater than five minutes during the month of March. The following are primary causes: Cause # of Delays % of Total Signals/Track/MOW 2 40% Dispatching 0 0% Mechanical 3 60% Operations 0 0% TOTAL 5 100% IEOC Line Passenger Trips Inland Empire Orange County Line 3,600 3,800 4,000 4,200 4,400 4,600 4,800 5,000Mar-06Apr-06May-06Jun-06Jul-06Aug-06Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07Month# of Trips Daily passenger trips on Metrolink’s IEOC line for the month of March averaged 4,848, an increase of 141 trips, 3% more than the month of February. The line has increased by 464 daily trips or 11% from a year ago March 2006. Agenda Item 8I 48 On Time Performance (95% Goal) Inland Empire Orange County Line 70 75 80 85 90 95 100Mar-06Apr-06May-06Jun-06Jul-06Aug-06Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07MonthPercentage March on-time performance averaged 94% southbound (no change from February) and 91% northbound (-4% from February). There were 27 delays greater than five minutes during the month of March. The following are primary causes: Cause # of Delays % of Total Signals/Track/MOW 3 11% Dispatching 7 26% Mechanical 3 11% Operations 14 52% TOTAL 27 100% 91 Line Passenger Trips 91 Line 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,800Mar-06Apr-06May-06Jun-06Jul-06Aug-06Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07Month# of Trips Agenda Item 8I 49 Daily passenger trips on Metrolink’s 91 line for the month of March averaged 2,221, a decrease of 77 trips, -3% less than the month of February. The line has increased by 42 daily trips or 2% from a year ago March 2006. On Time Performance (95% Goal) 91 Line 70 75 80 85 90 95 100Mar-06Apr-06May-06Jun-06Jul-06Aug-06Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07MonthPercentage March on-time performance averaged 92% inbound (-2% from February) and 95% outbound (-5% from February). There were 13 delays greater than five minutes during the month of March. The following are primary causes: Cause # of Delays % of Total Signals/Track/MOW 1 8% Dispatching 5 38% Mechanical 0 0% Operations 7 54% TOTAL 13 100% Connecting Transit Service Performance The Commission’s role facilitating interconnectivity between Metrolink and connecting transit services is essential to the ongoing viability of the system. Such services address the needs of transit dependent riders as well as help mitigate congestion and the necessity for expensive parking capacity at our stations. The Commission is working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transit connections. In order to meet these requirements, the Commission has worked with Metrolink and local transit operators to offer connecting services to and from Riverside County Metrolink stations at no cost for those with valid Metrolink tickets. Within Riverside County, services include free transfers to routes operated by RTA, RTA’s Commuter Link service and Corona Cruiser. The following graphs show total monthly Metrolink transfer passenger trips on each of the three services. Agenda Item 8I 50 P asse nge r T rips RT A Fixe d Route 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07Month# of Trips Monthly Metrolink transfer trips on RTA’s connecting fixed routes totaled 4,547 for the month of March, an increase of 806 trips or 21.55% more than the month of February. Monthly trips have increased by 2,179 or 92.02% over the past fiscal year. P asse nge r T rips R T A C o mmu t e r L i n k 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07Month# of Trips Monthly Metrolink transfer trips on RTA’s Commuter Link routes totaled 3,669 for the month of March, an increase of 496 trips or 15.63% more than the month of February. Monthly trips have increased by 14 or 0.38% over the past fiscal year. Agenda Item 8I 51 P asse nge r T rips Corona Cruise r 0 100 200 300 400 500Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07Month# of Trips Monthly Metrolink transfer trips on the Corona Cruiser totaled 448 for the month of March, an increase of 82 trips or 22.40% more than the month of February. Monthly trips have increased by 204 or 83.61% over the past fiscal year. This is partially attributed to the development and distribution by the Commission, of a promotional brochure in December. Attachments: 1) Metrolink Average Weekday Passenger Trips 2) Metrolink Schedule Adherence Summary – Weekday Service Agenda Item 8I 52 METROLINK AVERAGE WEEKDAY PASSENGER TRIPS THIRTEEN MONTH WINDOW - HOLIDAY ADJUSTEDVentura Antelope San Burbank Orange Inl Emp/ Riv/Full/ TOTAL % Change ROUTE =>County Valley Bernardino Turns Riverside County OC LA SYSTEM Vs Prior MoMar 063,851 6,832 11,941 667 3,887 6,195 4,384 2,17939,936-1%Apr 063,995 7,046 11,866 647 4,579 6,386 4,398 2,27941,1963%May 064,274 7,288 12,328 653 4,768 6,550 4,477 2,42642,7644%Jun 064,162 7,292 11,956 656 4,625 6,633 4,384 2,38242,090-2%Jul 064,000 7,269 11,881 637 4,478 6,676 4,484 2,48341,9080%Aug 063,940 7,218 11,683 622 4,507 6,398 4,598 2,42441,390-1%Sep 064,031 7,172 12,208 662 4,705 6,418 4,686 2,47542,3572%Oct 064,070 7,157 12,291 710 4,960 6,561 4,535 2,24642,5300%Nov 063,935 7,142 12,051 647 5,020 6,572 4,726 2,09242,185-1%Dec 063,522 6,584 10,976 576 4,280 5,817 4,204 1,88337,842-10%Jan 073,962 6,950 11,937 681 4,086 6,431 4,701 2,34741,0959%Feb 074,135 7,178 12,122 675 4,826 6,457 4,707 2,29842,3983%Mar 074,104 7,299 12,367 713 4,929 6,492 4,848 2,22142,9731%% ChangeMar 07 vs Feb 07 -1% 2% 2% 6% 2% 1% 3% -3%1%% ChangeMar 07 vs Mar 06 7% 7% 4% 7% 27% 5% 11% 2%8%8Adherence Summary and Delays and Riders 3.0753 METROLINK SCHEDULE ADHERENCE SUMMARY - WEEKDAY SERVICEPercentage of Trains Arriving Within 5 Minutes of Scheduled TimeLATEST 13 MONTHSVentura County Antelope Valley San Bernardino Burbank Turns Riverside Orange County Inland Emp/OC 91-LA Total System Route => In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out So No In Out In Out TotalMar 06 93% 97% 95% 93% 97% 96% 100% 100% 88% 72% 87% 95% 88% 87% 85% 92% 93% 93% 93%Apr 06 98% 95% 94% 91% 99% 95% 100% 99% 98% 92% 90% 94% 95% 88% 90% 89% 96% 93% 94%May 06 98% 95% 97% 96% 96% 94% 95% 95% 94% 91% 94% 97% 96% 93% 93% 96% 96% 95% 95%Jun 06 95% 93% 97% 95% 96% 98% 98% 91% 95% 94% 94% 89% 84% 87% 85% 87% 94% 93% 93%Jul 06 98% 96% 94% 94% 96% 94% 98% 96% 96% 97% 90% 94% 94% 92% 94% 95% 95% 95% 95%Aug 06 97% 96% 93% 93% 94% 96% 99% 95% 95% 98% 91% 95% 92% 92% 92% 95% 94% 95% 94%Sep 06 98% 98% 96% 95% 95% 94% 99% 92% 98% 96% 92% 98% 88% 86% 98% 95% 95% 94% 95%Oct 06 100% 98% 96% 94% 96% 94% 100% 98% 97% 99% 95% 96% 95% 95% 94% 96% 97% 96% 96%Nov 06 86% 89% 91% 92% 91% 91% 95% 96% 90% 91% 88% 89% 92% 87% 93% 93% 90% 91% 91%Dec 06 97% 95% 95% 94% 97% 96% 98% 97% 86% 90% 90% 94% 96% 94% 98% 95% 95% 94% 95%Jan 07 99% 96% 96% 93% 97% 97% 98% 98% 91% 84% 92% 97% 90% 95% 97% 100% 95% 95% 95%Feb 07 97% 97% 97% 95% 97% 96% 100% 97% 88% 80% 95% 98% 94% 95% 94% 100% 96% 95% 95%Mar 07 97% 99% 83% 86% 97% 98% 97% 97% 98% 98% 93% 98% 94% 91% 92% 95% 94% 95% 94%Peak Period Trains Arriving Within 5 Minutes of Scheduled TimeMar 07 VEN Route AVL Route SNB Route BUR Turns RIV Route OC Route Inl Emp/OC Route 91-LA Tot Inbd Tot Outbd Tot Syst Peak Period Trains98% 98% 85% 83% 97% 97% 99% 98% 99% 99% 93% 99% 90% 89% 91% 91% 94% 95% 94%No adjustments have been made for relievable delays.Terminated trains are considered OT if they were on-time at point of termination. Annulled trains are not included in the on-time calculation. 15Adherence Summary and Delays and Riders 3.0754 AGENDA ITEM 8J RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Plans and Programs Committee Tanya Love, Program Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan Amendment: Commuter Rail PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $3,523,775 in State Transit Assistance (STA) and $567,714 in Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funds to serve as local match to previously allocated Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for the parking structure at the North Main Corona Station; 2) Allocate $180,000 in LTF funds to cover the costs of parking relocation; and 3) Amend the FY 2006/07 Commuter Rail Program’s Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional funding allocations for the project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commuter Rail Program is requesting approval to amend its FY 2006/07 SRTP as follows: North Main Corona Parking Structure The North Main Corona Metrolink parking structure was approved in 2002 for $11 million of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Interregional Improvement Program (IIP) funds. To date, $1.5 million has been allocated for environmental and design work. The remaining $9.5 million is programmed for construction. The design phase includes the development of plans for three different parking structure configurations (A, B, C). Agenda Item 8J 55 At its September 14, 2006 meeting, the Commission approved building parking structure C at the North Main Corona Station as it yielded the highest number of spaces at 1,443 (1,098 structure + 345 east lot) to meet the demand indicated in the ridership forecast. Future plans for building parking structures A and B will be brought back to the Commission at a later time. The design phase is near completion and construction costs for parking structure C are estimated at $29,591,489. To complete the funding plan for the parking structure the following is requested: 1) Amend the FY 2006/07 SRTP to reflect the allocation of $15 million in CMAQ funding that was approved at the February 14, 2007 Commission meeting. Because ongoing discussions are taking place on whether or not the CMAQ funds should be flex transferred to the FTA Section 5307 program, it is possible that a program of projects will be presented at a later meeting; and 2) Fund the local match requirement of $4,091,489. Staff recommends that $3,523,775 of STA and $567,714 of LTF funds be allocated as the local match. Parking Relocation Strategy Currently, the Commission is developing the following options for a parking relocation strategy to offset the 239 parking spaces that will be lost during the 18- month construction period: 1) Encourage riders to use the Commission subsidized free transit connections provided by the Riverside Transit Agency and Corona Cruiser; 2) Encourage riders to use the West Corona and La Sierra stations, both of which have existing capacity and security; and 3) Pursue local satellite parking lots within a three-mile radius of the North Main Corona Station as a backup to the first two strategies. Commission staff is working closely with the city of Corona to identify potential locations for a satellite facility. To cover the anticipated lease and Corona Cruiser shuttle service costs, staff is requesting an allocation of $180,000 in LTF funds. Agenda Item 8J 56 The following table provides an overview of project costs, by fund type: Project Previously Approved Funding New Funding Requests North Main Corona Parking Structure $1,000,000 FTA Section 5307 $9,500,000 ITIP $15,000,000 - CMAQ $ 3,523,775 - STA $ 567,714 – LTF Parking Relocation $ 180,000 – LTF Subtotals $10,500,000 $19,271,489 Overall Project Funding $29,771,489 ($29,591,489/construction; $180,000/parking) Staff recommends approval of this request as there are adequate STA and LTF funds available in the Commuter Rail apportionment. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: No Year:FY 2006/07 Amount: STA $3,523,775 LTF $ 747,714 Source of Funds: State Transit Assistance Local Transportation Fund Budget Adjustment: Yes GLA No.: 221 33 42301 P3808 $3,523,775 221 33 40101 P3808 $ 747,714 222 33 81301 P3808 $4,271,489 241 62 86102 P2204 $3,523,775 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 4/16/07 Agenda Item 8J 57 AGENDA ITEM 8K RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Plans and Programs Committee Tanya Love, Program Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Riverside Transit Agency’s Fiscal Year 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan Amendment PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $47,030 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds to the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) as the local match for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310 program; 2) Allocate $2,690 in STA funds to RTA to serve as the local match for the FTA Section 5311(f) grant program; 3) Authorize the reprogramming of $25,672 in STA funds to cover the operating costs of the CNG fueling station; 4) Allocate $60,000 in Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funds to cover the cost of providing shuttle service due to construction on I-215; 5) Recognize an additional $20,000 in other revenue for the Crest Cruiser program and $2.5 million in Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) funds for the Riverside Transit Center; and 6) Amend the FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect these changes and include the projects into the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), as appropriate. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: RTA is requesting a FY 2006/07 SRTP amendment as follows: 1) Section 5310 Program In 2006, RTA was approved to purchase seven medium-sized vehicles through the FTA’s Section 5310 program at a total cost of $410,000 ($362,970 in federal funds and $47,030 in local funding). The Section 5310 program provides capital grants for the purpose of assisting private nonprofit corporations and public agencies in Agenda Item 8K 58 providing transportation services to meet the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities for whom public transportation services are otherwise unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate. RTA is requesting an allocation of $47,030 to serve as the local match to the federal funding; there are adequate STA funds available in Western Riverside County to meet this request. If approved, RTA anticipates ordering the vehicles in April with delivery by the end of July 2007. 2) Section 5311(f) Program RTA was approved to receive $31,595 of FTA Section 5311(f) funds for the purchase and installation of two bus shelters at bus stops along Route 22 in the Meadowbrook area of Western Riverside County. Since grant award, RTA has subsequently learned that the actual cost for the bus shelters will be $13,450 ($10,760 in Section 5311(f) funds and $2,690 is required as the local match). The remaining Section 5311(f) funds of $20,835 ($31,595 - $10,760) will be returned to the FTA program. RTA is requesting an allocation of $2,690 to serve as the local match. There are adequate STA funds available in Western Riverside County to meet this request. 3) Bus Rapid Transit Study and CNG Fueling Station RTA is requesting that $25,672 of STA funds (allocated in 2002) for the Bus Rapid Transit study be reprogrammed to cover operating costs for the CNG fueling facility located at the agency’s Third Street facility in Riverside. 4) Route 16: Box Springs Road Bridge Service It was necessary to close the Box Springs/Fair Isle Drive overpass in order for a new bridge to be constructed in the vicinity of SR-60 and I-215. The closure and subsequent construction resulted in disruption of RTA’s Route 16 service from Moreno Valley to Riverside. RTA estimates that approximately 200 on/off boardings occur on a daily basis along the segment affected by the closure/construction. RTA staff determined that the optimal way to minimize the loss of ridership on Route 16 would be to provide shuttle service at an approximate cost of $5,000 per week for a total approximate cost of $60,000. Staff is requesting that $60,000 in LTF funds be allocated to RTA to cover the cost of the shuttle service; there are adequate Western Riverside County LTF funds available to support this funding request. Agenda Item 8K 59 5) UPass/Crest Cruiser: University of California, Riverside (UCR) Through a contract with UCR, RTA operates Route 51, the Crest Cruiser, as a demonstration program to encourage students to ride public transit. Ridership on the Crest Cruiser is increasing and as a result, UCR is requesting that the service be extended to Spruce Street. According to RTA’s staff report, since implementation on September 25, 2006, the passengers per revenue hour is approximately 10, which is greater than that of 18 other RTA fixed routes. The passengers per revenue mile is 0.88, which is greater than that of 28 other RTA fixed routes. The proposed service extension will add 11.8 daily revenue hours at a cost of $49.90 per hour for a total cost of $20,000 that will be paid for by UCR. Commission staff is requesting that RTA’s FY 2006/07 SRTP be amended to reflect the additional service level as well as the increased revenue. 6) Riverside Transit Center at 4085 Vine Street: $2.5 Million in TUMF Funds RTA has identified 4085 Vine Street as the site for the Riverside Transit Center. The location is adjacent to the west side of Vine Street between 14th Street and University Avenue. Due to improvements on the SR-91, additional land is needed to accommodate the footprint of the proposed transit center. The cost of the additional property is estimated at $2.5 million. Currently, the city of Riverside (City) is in negotiations with the landowners to purchase the required property. In addition, the City has committed to help RTA with the cost of improving the property to complete the design and construction of the facility. Once built, the site will be served by dial-a-ride and 16 bus lines providing convenient connections to Metrolink within the downtown area. Parking, services, eating establishments and educational facilities are within walking distance of the transit center. RTA received an additional TUMF allocation from the Western Riverside Council of Governments to cover the additional costs of the proposed transit center. Commission staff is seeking approval to amend the proposed Program of Projects to reflect the additional funding as well as to update the project in the RTIP. Agenda Item 8K 60 Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: No Year:FY 2006/07 Amount: $49,720 Source of Funds: $49,720– STA $60,000 – LTF Budget Adjustment: Yes – STA funds GLA No.: 241 62 86102 P2201 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 3/15/07 Agenda Item 8K 61 AGENDA ITEM 8L RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Plans and Programs Committee Tanya Love, Program Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan Amendment: SunLine Transit Agency – Section 5310 Capital Grants Program PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $12,400 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds to the SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine) as the local match for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310 program; and 2) Amend SunLine’s FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional capital equipment and associated funding. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: SunLine was recently notified by Caltrans that it was approved to receive funding under FTA’s Section 5310 grant program. The award amount is for a total of $62,000 for the procurement of the following capital equipment: 1) Medium bus (replacement) $56,000 2) Mobile radio $ 1,500 3) Computer equipment and software $ 4,500 Total Cost: $62,000 The Section 5310 program provides capital grants for the purpose of assisting private nonprofit corporations and public agencies in providing transportation services to meet the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities for whom public transportation services are otherwise unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate. SunLine is requesting an allocation of $12,400 to serve as the local match to the federal funding. There are adequate STA funds available in the Coachella Valley apportionment area to meet this request. SunLine expects to order the equipment by September 30, 2007 and anticipates delivery by September 2008. If approved, staff is requesting that SunLine’s FY 2006/07 SRTP be amended to reflect the additional capital equipment and associated funding. Agenda Item 8L 62 Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: No Year:FY 2006/07 Amount: $12,400 Source of Funds: State Transit Assistance Fund Budget Adjustment: Yes GLA No.: 241 62 86102 - P2202 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 3/16/07 Agenda Item 8L 63 AGENDA ITEM 8M RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Plans and Programs Committee Tanya Love, Program Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan Amendment: City of Riverside Special Services PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $230,000 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds to the city of Riverside’s Special Services (RSS) program contingent upon approval by the Riverside City Council; and 2) Amend RSS’ FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional funding. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In FY 2005/06, RSS was approved to purchase six replacement Dial-A-Ride vehicles at an estimated cost of $450,000. City staff has subsequently determined that the actual cost of the vehicles is $570,000 ($120,000 over the original cost estimate). This fiscal year, RSS was approved to purchase mobile data computer and vehicle tracking system locator equipment for the vehicles at an estimated cost of $150,000; however, the actual cost of the equipment is $260,000 ($110,000 over original estimate). As a result, RSS is requesting an allocation of $230,000 in STA funds to cover the additional costs of the vehicles and associated equipment. RSS plans to formally present its request for additional funds at the April 24, 2007 Riverside City Council meeting. In recognition of this, the recommendation for additional funds is contingent upon approval by the Riverside City Council. In addition, due to the May holiday; there will not be a Plans and Programs Committee (PPC). RSS has an urgent need for the replacement vehicles because of high maintenance costs on the existing vehicles. As a result, the recommendation is presented today rather than deferring it to the next scheduled PPC meeting in June. Commission staff is in support of RSS’ request for additional funding in the amount of $230,000 and requests an amendment to its FY 2006/07 SRTP. Agenda Item 8M 64 Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: No Year:FY 2006/07 Amount: $230,000 Source of Funds: State Transit Assistance Fund Budget Adjustment: Yes GLA No.: 241 62 86102 - P2201 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 3/16/07 Agenda Item 8M 65 AGENDA ITEM 8N RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Plans and Programs Committee Tanya Love, Program Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Citizens’ Advisory Committee/Social Services Transportation Advisory Council PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Appoint Fortunato Penilla to the Commission’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee/Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (CAC/SSTAC); and 2) Seek candidate names from Commissioners as to potential appointments to the CAC/SSTAC. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff is requesting the appointment of Fortunato Penilla as a new member to the Commission’s CAC/SSTAC. Mr. Penilla is retired from Inland Regional Center where he served as the Transportation Coordinator. For the past few years, he has actively attended CAC/SSTAC meetings providing assistance with various work efforts including the annual review of the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Section 5310 program. As shown on the attached roster, there are currently nine CAC/SSTAC members. Initial appointments to the CAC/SSTAC are staggered with members appointed to one, two and three-year terms. Once initial appointments are made, a subsequent renewal can be made for a three-year term. Because several of the existing CAC/SSTAC members have been on the committee for over six years, staff is seeking recommendations from the Commissioners for potential members. Members of the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council shall be appointed by the Transportation Planning Agency (TPA). Candidates shall be recruited from a broad representation of social service and transit providers representing the elderly, the handicapped, and persons of limited means. Agenda Item 8N 66 The Commission is the TPA for Riverside County. In appointing council members, the TPA shall strive to attain geographic and minority representation among council members. Transportation Development Act Requirements Related to CAC/SSTAC The Transportation Development Act (TDA) provides direction for administering both Local Transportation Fund (LTF) and State Transit Assistance (STA) funds. Both fund types are used to support operating and capital costs for public transportation. Section 99238 of the TDA requires that the Commission have a CAC/SSTAC consisting of categorical memberships as follows: 1) One representative of a potential transit user who is 60 years of age or older; 2) One representative of a potential transit user who is handicapped; 3) Two representatives of the local social service providers for seniors, including one representative of a social service transportation provider, if one exists; 4) Two representatives of local social service providers for the handicapped, including one representative of a social service transportation provider, if one exists; 5) One representative of a local social service provider for persons of limited means; 6) Two representatives from the local consolidated transportation service agency, designated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 15975 of the Government Code, if one exists, including one representative from an operator, if one exists; 7) The Transportation Planning Agency may appoint additional members. For the past several years, staff has requested CAC/SSTAC’s participation in reviewing Transit Operators’ Short Range Transit Plans, the testimony of the Commission’s Unmet Transit Needs Hearing, the SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program and the Section 5310 program. In addition, for FY 2007/08, at least one member of the CAC/SSTAC will serve on the Technical Advisory Committee assisting with the development of the Coordinated Plan for Public Transit-Human Services as part of the SAFETEA-LU requirements. Attachment: CAC/SSTAC Membership Roster Agenda Item 8N 67 MEMBERSHIP ROSTERCAC/SSTACCAC/SSTAC MEMBER GEOGRAPHIC AREACATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIPORIGINAL APPOINT- MENTORIGINAL TERM2/01 TERM EXPIRES2/13/2003 TERM EXTENSION1/05 TERM EXTENSION3/8/06 TERM EXT. TO1/07 TERM EXT. TOMichelle Anglin Nocro Social service provider for senior citizens/disabled4/06 1/07 1/10Peter Benavidez Riverside Potential transit user who is disabled 1/01 2 1/03 1/05 1/07 1/07 1/10Jim Collins Indio Potential transit user who is 60 years of age or older1/01 2 1/03 1/05 1/07 1/07 1/10Eunice Lovi* Coachella ValleyConsolidated Transportation Service Agency8/05 3 1/07 1/07 1/10Andrea Puga Corona Community member1/01 1 1/02 1/04 1/06 1/08 1/08Scott Richardson* Western Riverside Consolidated Transportation Service Agency3 1/07 1/07 1/10Cindy ScheirerPedley Community member1/01 2 1/03 1/05 1/07 1/07 1/10Sherry ThibodeauxRiverside Social service provider for persons of limited means1/01 1 1/02 1/04 1/06 1/08 1/08Mary Venerable Perris Social service transportation provider for elderly1/01 1 1/02 1/04 1/06 1/08 1/08Recommended Appointment:Fortunato Penilla Riverside 5/07 (Pending)*Membership as Consolidated Transportation Services Agency: SunLine & RTA68 AGENDA ITEM 8O RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation “Committee of the Whole” Min Saysay, Right-of-Way Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Award of Agreements to Donna Desmond Associates and Desmond, Marcello & Amster for On-Call Goodwill Valuation Services BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION “COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE” AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No. 07-33-124-00 to Donna Desmond Associates and Agreement No. 07-33-125-00 to Desmond Marcello & Amster to perform on-call goodwill valuation services; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its May 10, 2006 meeting, the Commission approved and directed staff to release a request for proposals (RFP) for on-call goodwill valuation services to support current Commission projects and future Measure A highway and rail projects. State statues and regulations require that when business operations are affected by agency projects, an assessment of probable loss of goodwill be conducted by the agency. In order to comply with state requirements, the Commission can either hire staff or establish a list of on-call professionals who specialize in valuing goodwill. The Commission decided to establish a list of on-call goodwill valuation experts. Agenda Item 8O 69 Calendar of Events Distribution of RFP March 6, 2007 Proposals were delivered to Commission prior to 2 p.m. April 5, 2007 Evaluation committee review of proposals April 10, 2007 Staff recommendation to Commission May 9, 2007 Selection Process A selection panel was assembled, which consisted of representatives from the Commission and Caltrans. Staff received two proposals. The selection panel reviewed the proposals based on qualifications of the firms, staffing and project organization, work plan, cost and price and completeness of response. After review, the panel determined that both firms submitted good quality proposals and ranked the firms as follows: Top ranked Desmond, Marcello & Amster Second Donna Desmond Associates Due to the amount of potential goodwill valuation services required to deliver the SR-91 high occupancy vehicle lane, the Perris Valley Line, SR-79 realignment and the Mid County Parkway projects, staff recommends that agreements be executed with both firms. Cost will be based on firm fixed price per assignment, and the term of each contract is three years with two one-year contract extension options to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Commission. Work will be awarded on a rotating basis and assigned in accordance with the firm’s ranking. A budget of $350,000 for FY 2007/08 has been included in next fiscal year’s proposed budget. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year: FY 2007/08 Amount: $350,000 Source of Funds: TUMF $30,000 Measure A $240,000 CMAQ $80,000 Budget Adjustment: No GLA No.: 210 72/73 81403 P5123 $30,000 221 33 81403 P3800 $160,000 222 31 81403 P3005 $160,000 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 4/23/07 Agenda Item 8O 70 AGENDA ITEM 8P Agenda Item 8P RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation “Committee of the Whole” Min Saysay, Right-of-Way Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Award of Agreements to Land America Commercial Services, Chicago Title, and First American Title Company for On-Call Title and Escrow Services BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION “COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE” AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No. 07-31-128-00 to Land America Commercial Services, Agreement No. 07-31-129-00 to Chicago Title, and Agreement No. 07-31-130-00 to First American Title Company to perform title and escrow services; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its May 10, 2006 meeting, the Commission approved and directed staff to release a request for proposals (RFP) for on-call title and escrow services to support current Commission projects and future Measure A highway and rail projects. Title companies will provide preliminary title reports on all property and property interests to be acquired by the Commission. Preliminary title reports provide the necessary information to ensure that the Commission is acquiring clear title to properties being purchased. Legal owners of the property, liens and encumbrances, as well as existence of utility easements are some of the information contained in those reports. Escrow services are necessary to ensure compliance with all conditions of the purchase and sale agreement. 71 Calendar of Events Distribution of RFP March 6, 2007 Proposals were delivered to Commission prior to 2 p.m. April 6, 2007 Evaluation committee review of proposals April 10, 2007 Staff recommendation to Commission May 9, 2007 Selection Process A selection panel was assembled, which consisted of representatives from the Commission and Caltrans. Staff received three proposals. The selection panel reviewed the proposals based on qualification of the firms, staffing and project organization, work plan, cost and price and completeness of response. After review, the panel determined that all three firms submitted good quality proposals and ranked the firms, as follows: Top Ranked Chicago Title Second Land America Commercial Services Third First American Title Due to the amount of potential title and escrow services required to deliver the SR-91 high occupancy vehicle lane, the Perris Valley Line, SR-79 realignment and the Mid County Parkway projects, staff recommends that agreements be executed with all three firms. Cost will be based on firm fixed price per assignment, and the term of each contract is three years with two one-year contract extension options to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Commission. Work will be awarded on a rotating basis and assigned in accordance with the firm’s ranking. A budget of $396,000 for FY 2007/08 has been included in next year’s proposed budget. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year: FY 2007/08 Amount: $396,000 Source of Funds: TUMF $36,000 Measure A $248,400 CMAQ $111,600 Budget Adjustment: No GLA No.: 210 72/73 81403 P5123 $36,000 221 33 81403 P3800 $136,800 222 31 81403 P3005 $187,200 222 31 81403 P3015 $36,000 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 4/23/07 Agenda Item 8P 72 AGENDA ITEM 8Q RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation “Committee of the Whole” Min Saysay, Right-of-Way Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Award of Agreements to Crockett & Associates, Ltd.and Desmond, Marcello & Amster for On-Call Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Appraisal Services BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION “COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE” AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No. 07-33-126-00 to Crockett & Associates, Ltd. and Agreement No. 07-33-127-00 to Desmond, Marcello & Amster to perform on-call furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), appraisal services; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its May 10, 2006 meeting, the Commission approved and directed staff to release a request for proposals (RFP) for on-call furniture, fixtures and equipment appraisal services to support current Commission projects and future Measure A projects. Federal and state regulations require that an appraisal be ordered when the FF&E owned by individuals and businesses being relocated are affected as a result of an agency project. In order to comply with the regulations, the Commission authorized staff to establish a list of on-call FF&E appraisers. Agenda Item 8Q 73 Calendar of Events Distribution of RFP March 6, 2007 Proposals were delivered to Commission prior to 2 p.m. April 5, 2007 Evaluation committee review of proposals April 10, 2007 Staff recommendation to Commission May 9, 2007 Selection Process A selection panel was assembled, which consisted of representatives from the Commission and Caltrans. Staff received three proposals. The selection panel reviewed the proposals based on qualification of the firms, staffing and project organization, work plan, cost and price and completeness of response. After review, the panel determined that two firms submitted good quality proposals and ranked the firms, as follows: Top Ranked Desmond, Marcello & Amster Second Crockett & Associates, Ltd. Due to the amount of potential FF&E appraisal services required to deliver the SR-91 high occupancy vehicle lane, the Perris Valley Line, SR-79 realignment, and the Mid County Parkway projects, staff recommends that agreements be executed with the two firms. Cost will be based on firm fixed price per assignment, and the term of each contract is three years with two one-year contract extension options to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Commission. Work will be awarded on a rotating basis and assigned in accordance with the firm’s ranking. A budget of $350,000 for FY 2007/08 has been included in next fiscal year’s proposed budget. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year: FY2007/08 Amount: $350,000 Source of Funds: TUMF $30,000 Measure A $240,000 CMAQ $80,000 Budget Adjustment: No GLA No.: 210 72/73 81403 P5123 $30,000 221 33 81403 P3800 $160,000 222 31 81403 P3005 $160,000 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 4/23/07 Agenda Item 8Q 74 AGENDA ITEM 9 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Budget and Implementation Committee John Standiford, Public Affairs Director THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: State and Federal Legislative Update BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION “COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE” AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Receive and file the State and Federal Legislative Update; and 2) Approve a contract with the KOCE PBS station in an amount not to exceed $22,000 for television production costs on a public affairs program regarding the future of State Route 91. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Commission Sponsored Legislation Update – AB 1295 During the current session, the Commission is sponsoring two bills as part of its highway delivery plan and implementation of the Perris Valley Line (PVL) project. AB 1295 (Spitzer) would provide the Commission the legislative authorization to pursue publicly-owned toll facilities on State Route 91 and Interstate 15. AB 1240 (Benoit) would allow the Commission to use design-build contract procurement in delivering the PVL project. AB 1295 was first introduced in “spot” form, which means that the first draft of the bill provides only scant information and detail with the intent to amend the bill at a future time. This was necessary with this bill because any attempt to pursue the development of a toll facility requires cooperation and assistance from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) due to its ownership of the 91 Express Lanes and the existence of a franchise from the state of California that provides the owner of the 91 Express Lanes with tolling rights all the way to I-15. During the last few weeks, Commission staff has been working with OCTA to craft language that will be acceptable to OCTA while providing the Commission with the authorization it needs to complete its Western Riverside County 10-Year Delivery Agenda Item 9 75 Plan that was approved in December 2006. Commissioners John Tavaglione and Jeff Miller have also been working with OCTA Board members as part of an ad hoc committee appointed by the Riverside County-Orange County Toll Road Advisory Committee that was created by Assembly Bill 1010 in 2002. Key issues for OCTA were to protect its current franchise rights by allowing the OCTA Board to either transfer or terminate its rights in Riverside County, the need to ensure that the Commission’s toll plans are similar to OCTA’s current operations, and the elimination of a current provision in state law that prevents toll revenue from the 91 Express Lanes from being used on another toll facility. The latter point was especially important because OCTA is interested in developing a direct connector that would ease transitions from the SR-241 Toll Road and SR-91. Language has now been developed to meet both agencies needs and was approved by the OCTA Board during its meeting on April 23, 2007. In addition to OCTA’s full board meeting, April 23rd also marked the date of AB 1295’s first committee hearing in Sacramento. The bill was unanimously approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee and Commissioner John Tavaglione testified on behalf of the bill along with Deputy Executive Director Anne Mayer. Unfortunately, prior to the vote, it was made clear that the Commission would be forced to accept amendments to the bill that were intended to provide the Commission with full flexibility on contracting methods. Specifically, the authorization to use design-build contracting received vociferous opposition from Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG). Faced with the prospect of either losing the entire bill or accepting the amendment, a decision was made to move forward with the amendment and the bill was approved with an 11-0 vote. Having flexibility for contracting and the authorization for design-build remains an important priority for the Commission and additional legal reviews will be done to determine a future course of action. Nevertheless, receiving unanimous approval from the Assembly Transportation Committee for the tolling authority is a promising step. The next stop for the bill is the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Toll Road Outreach The eventual development of high occupancy toll lanes will require a sustained and comprehensive outreach and education effort with the public and various stakeholders. The effort would start in the earnest with the commencement of the environmental approval process, but in recent weeks, the Commission has been approached with a promising opportunity for a head start in providing information. Agenda Item 9 76 KOCE (PBS) Television in Orange County is seeking to produce a one-hour public affairs program to examine the future of SR-91 between Orange and Riverside Counties. The purpose of the show would be to take a look at what is planned in the long-term for the corridor, which would include the Commission’s Delivery Plan, the findings of the joint Major Investment Study completed by the Commission and OCTA and projects that would be funded by Measure M in Orange County. The hurdle in working with KOCE is that it is carried on only a handful of cable systems in Riverside County and can be received over the air in a few western cities. In a bid to elicit additional cooperation, KOCE contacted KVCR, which is the PBS station in San Bernardino County and that is widely carried throughout the area. KVCR has committed to simulcasting the show and repeating it a number of times. All told, the production costs for the show are estimated at $52,000 and KOCE is seeking the Commission to contribute $20,000. OCTA would contribute the remainder of $32,000 since the show originates in Orange County and because OCTA has an ongoing sponsorship relationship with the station. KOCE and KVCR are both public broadcasting stations that rely on sponsorships and underwriting to produce their programming. In return for providing funding, the Commission would be a full participant in an hour-long program that would air live with a studio audience and the ability for viewers to submit questions via e-mail. The show would receive substantial promotion for a number of weeks before the program and would rerun at least four times after its initial airing. Currently, a date of June 28th has been suggested with reruns taking place after the Independence Day holiday. The Commission would also receive copies of the show that could be distributed to interested audiences and used as an outreach tool. Staff is requesting $22,000 to participate in the production of the show and to produce additional taped and DVD copies of the program. Overall, it is a modest test of television outreach in an area that often must fight for this kind of coverage and will help staff evaluate future opportunities and outreach methods. Commission Sponsored Legislation Update – AB 1240 AB 1240 is scheduled to be heard by the Assembly Transportation Committee on May 7th. The wording of this bill has been set from the beginning, which has allowed a number of organizations to take formal support positions on the bill including the cities of Moreno Valley; Riverside, Corona and Southwest Chambers of Commerce; Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA); and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Agenda Item 9 77 Court Decision Helpful to Private Engineering Firms The California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 35, an initiative approved in 2000 that specifically allows contracting out with the private sector for engineering and architectural expertise on state infrastructure projects. The Court’s decision was unanimous and rejected a suit brought by PECG. While this case was in court, PECG sponsored AB 1337 by Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman Pedro Nava. The original version of the bill would have required Caltrans employees to be the sole workers on all state highway engineering and construction management. The bill was amended to apply only to inspections and ultimately withdrawn by its author. In any case, PECG continues to play an active role in legislative issues and will steadfastly oppose the use of design-build contracting in most instances, even in areas such as Commuter Rail where Caltrans has limited or non-existent role. Container Fee Bill Introduced Senator Alan Lowenthal of Long Beach has once again introduced legislation, SB 974, to assess a $60 fee on containers traveling through the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland. The revenue from the fees would be divided in half with 50 percent being used to improve port and goods movement infrastructure and the remainder being used for projects to mitigate the impact of goods movement. The bill specifically calls out grade separations in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties as appropriate projects for the use of the mitigation part of the program. Also, revenue collected from the Southern California ports would be used exclusively in Southern California and revenue collected in Oakland would be used in Northern California. The actual allocations would come under the purview of the California Transportation Commission. The bill calls for implementation in 2009, which leads credence to the idea that the final disposition of this bill might not take place until 2008. There are a number of issues that would need to be resolved before this bill could be passed or to take effect. One key question would pertain to the legality of the bill and whether the state of California can impose this kind of fee on an interstate or international enterprise. Moreover, there will be questions on who would pay the fee; while the bill directs the ports to assess the fee, is it paid by the retailers, shippers or another party? Also, would this revenue be considered for the source of private matching dollars that are required in Proposition 1B for freight-related projects? Agenda Item 9 78 During its next meeting, the Commission’s Ad Hoc Grade Separations Committee will be considering funding issues for grade separation projects. One item that will be on the next agenda is Commissioner Steve Adams proposal for a program of voluntary premiums on container cargo that would be used to pay for goods movement-related infrastructure. This would be administered much differently than the legally-mandated tax/fee program that is outlined in SB 974. Staff believes that the ad hoc committee should have the opportunity to consider these approaches and will return with recommendations based on that input along with an update on future developments. Federal Update Commission staff has been working cooperatively with two business organizations that will be traveling to Washington soon to meet with representatives on Riverside County infrastructure needs. Both the Monday Morning Group and the Valley Group have invited the Commission to make presentations to their organizations on federal issues and for assistance in preparing transportation-related materials and issue papers. The Valley Group will be visiting Washington during the first week of May with the Monday Morning Group traveling the following week. Attachment: Legislative Matrix Agenda Item 9 79 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - POSITIONS ON STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION Revised: 4/23/07 Legislation/ Author Description Bill Status Position Date of Board Adoption STATE LEGISLATION AB 291 (Jeffries &Benoit) This bill relinquishes state control of the portions of SR-74 within Lake Elsinore city limits to the City Lake Elsinore. Passed by Assembly Transportation Committee; Referred to Appropriations Committee Support 04/11/07AB 1240 (Benoit) This bill authorizes the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) to use design-build contracting in the delivery of the Perris Valley Line Metrolink Extension. Referred to Assembly Transportation Committee; hearing set for 04/30/07 Support 04/11/07AJR 14 (Jeffries) This joint resolution calls on the President of the U.S. and Congress to enact federal legislation that ensures a substantial increment of new revenues from customs duties and importation fees is dedicated to goods movement projects in California and other impacted states. Referred to Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy – placed on consent calendar Support 04/11/07SB 9 (Lowenthal) This bill will be a vehicle for establishing a process for the selection of transportation projects to be funded from the Trade Corridors Improvement Fund (TCIF) of Proposition 1B. The TCIF is a $2 billion fund. Amended and re-referred to Senate Transportation & Housing Committee. Set for hearing 04/17/07. Monitor 01/10/07SB 19 (Lowenthal) This bill will be a vehicle for establishing conditions and criteria for projects to be funded under the $1 billion account created by Proposition 1B dedicated to reducing emissions related to goods movement. Amended and re-referred to Senate Transportation & Housing Committee. Set for hearing 04/17/07. Monitor 01/10/07SB 45 (Perata) This bill will establish the application process for allocations from the Transit System Safety, Security, and Disaster Response Account from Proposition 1B. Amended and re-referred to Senate Transportation & Housing Committee. Set for hearing 04/24/07. Monitor 01/10/07SB 47 (Perata) This bill will establish the eligibility, matching fund requirements, and application process for Proposition 1B funds under the $1 billion State-Local Partnership Program. The State-Local Partnership Program is to be administered by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). Referred to Rules Committee - 01/18/07 Monitor 01/10/0780 Legislation/ Author Description Bill Status Position Date of Board Adoption SB 53 (Ducheny) This bill requires Caltrans to establish performance measures that will allow the department to issue an annual rating of the overall quality of the state highway system. Caltrans would be required to report to the Legislature on how resource, staffing, and programming decisions impact the overall condition of the state highway system (in terms of distressed lane miles, bridge conditions, and life cycle costs). SB 53 would require Caltrans to consult with agencies such as RCTC in developing its performance measures. Amended and re-referred to Senate Transportation & Housing Committee. Set for hearing 04/24/07. Support 2/14/07SB 56 (Runner) This bill establishes a 10-year pilot program for design-build projects, administered by the CTC. Set for hearing 04/24/07 Support 2/14/07 SB 224 (Battin) This bill relinquishes state control of SR-111 and SR-79 to local jurisdictions. SR-111 is relinquished within the city limits of La Quinta, Indian Wells, Indio, and Palm Desert. SR-79 is relinquished within the city limits of Temecula, San Jacinto and Hemet. Passed by Senate Transportation & Housing Committee; Referred to Appropriations Committee – set for hearing 04/16/07 Support 04/11/07SB 872(Ackerman) This bill establishes the criteria for the State-Local Partnership program created when voters approved Proposition 1B. The bill allocates $200 million per year statewide over five FY’s beginning FY 10-11. Funding goes only to self-help counties and to projects with a minimum cost of $25 million. Referred to Senate Transportation & Housing Committee – set for hearing 04/17/07 Support 04/11/07FEDERAL LEGISLATION H.R. 1475 (McGovern, D-MA) This bill equalizes the fringe benefit employers may offer their employees tax-free for transit reimbursement and parking reimbursement to $200/month. Presently, employers may reimburse parking up to $175/month while transit may only be reimbursed up to $100/month. Referred to House Ways & Means Committee; Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee – 03/12/07 Support 04/11/07H.R. 5576(Rep. Knollenberg, R-MI) This is the appropriations bill for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, and the District of Columbia. The House and Senate reports on this bill contain a combined $6.5 million for Riverside County transportation projects, including $3.0 million for the Perris Valley Line Metrolink Extension. House and Senate reports issued. Monitor 01/10/07 81 State and Federal Legislative Update RCTC Commission Meeting May 9, 2007 Sacramento Update AB 1295 (Spitzer) Approved by Assembly Transportation Committee Provides RCTC with tolling authority on 91 & 15 Includes language approved by OCTA Testimony by Supervisor Tavaglione Original Version included design-build authority Amendments eliminate design-build and require conforming to AB 1467 process Sacramento Update AB 1240 (Benoit) Stalled in Committee Testimony from Commissioner Roberts Opposition from PECG and AFSCME Concern regarding labor compliance issues Concern regarding transit operator definition Design-Build might require a larger solution Next Steps in Sacto AB 1295 to Appropriations Extensive Meetings Held Yesterday Solidify Support Update to 91 Express Lanes Committee on May 18 Working With CTC on AB 1467 Process Consider alternatives to design-build and assist with statewide efforts Sponsor Television Outreach Television Outreach for 91 KOCE & KVCR Covering the Future of the 91 Stations offer strong coverage in both counties To include participation from OCTA, RCTC & Caltrans Long-term value in the show –will remain timely Strengthens bi-county efforts Overall cost --$52,000 –RCTC to pay $20,000 Washington Update Local Interests Visit Washington Business organizations an effective voice Visits conducted last week and this week Strong Goods Movement Focus Reauthorization already an issue Senator Boxer cites three goals for next bill Next Steps Recommended Actions Approve agreement for television show Staff to return with plan of action regarding design build opposition and its impact on RCTC projects Participate in Inland Empire Caucus Meeting in May Take active role in future Proposition 1B and federal reauthorization efforts. AGENDA ITEM 10 Agenda Item 10 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission FROM: Plans and Programs Committee Tanya Love, Program Manager THROUGH: Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Regional Programs Spotlight: Western Riverside Specialized Transit Program PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to receive a presentation on the Western Riverside Specialized Transit Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This presentation represents the second in a series of regular updates on Regional Programs that will be presented to the Plans and Programs Committee. Regional Programs include Specialized Transit, Transit, Commuter Assistance, Commuter Rail, Freeway Service Patrol and Goods Movement. The Commission has long demonstrated a strong commitment to assist in the mobility of those with specialized transit needs over and above what is provided by Dial-A-Ride services. Through its Specialized Transit Program, the Commission has provided millions of dollars to public and non-profit operators for the provision of specialized transit services to improve the mobility of seniors and persons with disabilities. The riders, many frail and elderly, have come to depend on these services that provide a higher level of assistance than can be provided by the public transit providers and/or operate in areas not served by public transit. Attachment: Roadmap for Coordinated Transportation Innovations 82 May 17, 2007 Proposed Program Agenda Morongo Casino Resort and Spa 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Opening and Introductions (TBD) 8:50 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Innovative Transportation in America Helen Kerschner, Ph.D. President and C.E.O., Beverly Foundation 9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. – Noon Innovative Transportation Panel Panelists: Medical Motor Service – Rochester, NY Paratransit, Inc. – Sacramento, CA Ride Connection - Portland, Oregon St. John’s Council on Aging - St. Augustine, Florida York County Community Action Corp. – Sanford, Maine Noon — 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Mobility Management and Transit Visioning Riverside County Tanya Love, Transit Program Manager Riverside County Transportation Commission Open Dialogue / Closing Comments Door Prize “Roadmap for Coordinated Transportation Innovations” Riverside County Office on Aging Event 1-800-510-2020 SAVE THE DATE 83 1 Specialized Transit May 2007 Regional Programs Spotlight 2 Mobility Management “More than four in five (82%) of Americans age 65 or older worry that they will be stranded and unable to get around when they can no longer drive” Source: APTA’s Passenger Transport 3 Riverside County’s Senior Population •Growth in Seniors (Age 65+) –58.5% increase: 1980 –1990 97,000 to 154,000 –27% increase: 1990 –2000 •Slowing trend expected to continue until 2010 –Baby Boomers enter the 60+ age group Riverside’s population expected to reach 635,576 by 2050 (227% increase)* *Source: Department of Finance’s Demographic Unit Source: USA Today, May 2, 2007 5 Riverside County’s Senior Population •Growth in Seniors (Age 85+) –First of the baby boomers reach the age of 85 (Between 2030 and 2040) •Individuals in the oldest age category may/will have chronic health problems that demand special attention –Result: Impact on families and government at all levels 6 Senior “Tsunami” •Aging Generation –Longevity creates socioeconomic challenges and opportunities •Challenges: in delivering transportation (not to mention health care, food and other supplies to an aging population) •Opportunities: Age 65+ consumers (United States) are the most affluent of any age segment –Baby boomer expectations may/will be greater than prior generations 7 Challenges difficulty scheduling rides inability to get into vehicles lack of available funds to hire drivers limited availability of services lack of flexibility in fixed routes demand for expanded service paying for costs of transportation lack of information about services communication (needs) Source: Beverly Foundation C H A L L E N G E S 8 Opportunities Transit Visioning Process Measure A Funding (Specialized Transit & Commuter Assistance) Development of a Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan O P P O R T U N I T I E S 9 County-Wide Activities •Provision of traditional transit funding for dial- a-ride services •Section 5310 (Federal Transit Admin/Caltrans) •Health Access: San Bernardino & Riverside Counties: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Needs (2004) 10 County-Wide Specialized Transit Activities Innovative Programs: •Ride Connection: Brokerage service •York County: Service provided to 29 towns (mostly rural) •Medical Motor Service: Brokerage/medical •Paratransit, Inc.: Escorted “door to door” •St. Johns: Deviated fixed route for seniors 11 Biennial Call for Projects (Western Riverside) •The Commission provides millions of dollars to public and non-profit transit operators to: –Improve mobility of seniors and persons with disabilities –Provide transit assistance in hard to serve rural areas or for riders having special transit needs 12 Western Riverside: Current Specialized Transit Measure A Recipients 13 Innovative Programs •Transportation Reimbursement and Information Project (TRIP) –Volunteer driver/mileage reimbursement program “For me this program is a necessity. It’s how I get to the doctor, to church, to friends. Without TRIP, I wouldn’t be going anywhere.” -Fred Stiffler, TRIP Customer 14 Innovative Programs •Care-a-Van Transit (San Jacinto/Hemet) -Provides curb-side to door services -Trips to Veterans and Loma Linda Hospitals -Most requested trips: medical appointments, social service agencies Testimonials -“I know I can depend on you whenever I need a ride, either for doctors, shopping or just to get out for a while” -Helen Pelletier -“…Care-A-Van is my main source of transportation. Without it, I would be one of the isolated ones” -Joy Pickle 15 Innovative Program •City of Norco –Shopping and social trips –Non-emergency medical trips –Coordinates appointments with physician offices –Senior excursions promoting independence, mobility and social well-being. •Bouquets of Kindness Program: flowers, vegetables and fruits grown by seniors in the Senior Garden and arranged by volunteers provided to seniors and needy households (all delivered by transportation program) 16 Riverside County Regional Medical Center •Escorted services (door through door) •Coordination of appointments with clinic times –Emphasis on dialysis appointments and medication pick-up Staff Testimonial “Prior to program, numerous clinic appointments were missed or canceled because patients were unable to find, or afford, transportation. By arranging reliable transportation, we help ensure uninterrupted medical care” 17 Western Riverside –Measure A Specialized Transit (Proposed) Mobility Management Information Referral and Assistance Seniors, Disabled and Truly Needy Veterans Paid Passenger Fare when Riding Fixed Route Patriot Pass: Paid Passenger Fare (income restriction; however no age restriction) Transit Visioning: $85 Million Measure A Funds Research: Miami Dade & Santa Clarita Is proposed program affordable? 18 Partnerships to Increase Mobility Options STPs: Supplemental Transportation Programs 19 Staff Recommendation Receive and file spotlight presentation on Specialized Transit Program AGENDA ITEM 11 ORAL REPORT RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ROLL CALL MAY 9, 2007 tOunty of. 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