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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1995
2:00 P.M.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 100
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Presented for approval are the minutes of the October 18, 1995, November 8, 1995 and
November 27, 1995. The minutes of the November 27th meeting will be mailed under separate
cover.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
5A. Cvc/e //l of the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program.
Overview
This item provides an overview of the currrent cycle of the Transportation Enhancement
Activities (TEA) Program and the projects submitted within Riverside County. The Chairman
has confirmed that the STP Committee (Commissioners Clifford, Kelly and Mullen) review
the projects and to recommend a priority list for project funding to the Commission.
5B. To//road Policy.
Overview
The Commission policy on toll roads was presented at the November meeting with a
proposal for revisions to update the policy. The item was referred to the Legislative
Committee for reconsideration and action on-the_proposed-language. The item attached
contains the current policy language. The item will be brought forward at the Commission
meeting as it is reported out from the Committee. Action is requested to approve the policy
with the revised language.
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5C. Legislative Committee.
Overview
This item is provided as a review of recent legislative activities and for possible action
related to legislative positions and the Washington Monthly Reports. A report will be
provided on the meeting of the Legislative Committee held in advance of the regular RCTC
meeting, with possible recmmendations for action.
5D. RCTC Program and Funding Guide - Revisions.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Review and select the RCTC staff or the
Ad Hoc Subcommittee/TAC Alternative Proposals related to Section 2.2 - Five Year Capital
Improvement Program and Section 12.5 - Unexpended monies as recommended by the
RCTC TAC; 2) approve Section 2.3 - Maintenance of Effort as proposed by RCTC staff
including the additional language related to completion of fiscal audits and final budget
approvals; and, 3) approve Chapter 10 - ISTEA, CMAQ and STP programs as proposed by
RCTC staff based upon prior Commission STP Policy Committee precedent or discuss and
further revise Chapter 10 based on issues raised by the RCTC TAC.
5E. Riverside County Comprehensive Transportation Plan - Western Riverside County Evaluation
and Findings -- Interim Report.
Overview
In 1991, the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) executed a Memorandum
of Agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), County of
Riverside Transportation Department, and Coachella Valley Association of Governments
(CVAG), to prepare a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for Riverside County.
Presented is an interim report on the results of alternative transportation system scenarios
which have been evaluated. It sets for a variety of transportation projects, strategies, and
growth scenarios to deal with mobility needs over the next twenty years. The next phase
of the CTP will be to refine the planned improvements to find the most cost effective
combination of improvements and identifying potential sources of new revenue for
unfunded improvements.
5F. Process for Update of Strategic Plan.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission direct staff to proceed with the Measure A
Strategic Financial Plan Update as described -on the staff memorandum.
6. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
6A. Route 91 HOV - Peak Hour Only Proposal.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission request Caltrans and the Business, Housing and
Transportation Agency to administratively allow use of existing Route 91 HOV lanes during
non -peak periods for SOV use.
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7. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT/AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS.
7A. State of the Congestion Management Program Report.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the RCTC TAC recommendation
recognizing the need for RCTC to fulfill it's requirement as the Congestion Management
Agency (CMA) in determining local agency compliance, which may include case by case
findings of non-compliance.
7B. 1995 Congestion Management Program Update.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the 1995 CMP Update in compliance
with CMP legislation.
8. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE/BICYCLE.
8A. Short Range Transit Plan Process --Determination of Fund Allocation for Western County Bus
and Rail Service.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve: 1) A formula allocation of Local
Transportation Funds for the Western County which assumes, for planning purposes, that
80% of the available funds will be allocated for bus transit and 20% for rail service. This
planning formula would be used for a six year period and could be subject to change by the
Commission as needed; 2) that for planning purposes, it should be assumed that the
discretionary pot of State Transit Assistance Funds (PUC 99313) is split with 90% of the
funds allocated based on a population portion gets the first $1.2 million or portion thereof.
The population formula would be the same as hte Local Transportation Fund formula --based
on population for each of the three apportionment areas (with 80/20 bus/rail split within the
Western County). The remaining 10% would be set aside for allocation on an incentive
award basis with all County operators eligible for consideration for the award. Should the
PUC 99313 funds be less than $1.2 million, then the entire amount of funds would be
allocated on the LTF population basis; 3) a formula allocation of Western County Measure
A Specialized Transit revenues which assumes, for planning purposes, that 50% of
available funds will be directly allocated to Western county bus operators to support
paratransit services; 4) transit operators using reasonable judgement to provide for any
required transition in FY 96. Any funds which were allocated to specific operators for FY96
may be retained for the bus transit mode -for FY• 97 operations -and -capital needs to be
identified by the SRTP amendment in March 1996; 5) implementation of the planning
formula allocation recommendations for LTF, STA and Measure A starting in FY 1997 and
the assumptions used for planning the balance of the FY 96 2002 Short Range Transit Plan;
6) individual transit operators being rewarded for efficient and effective operations by being
allowed to carryover any funds that may be saved in one year for operations in subsequent
years consistent with an approved SRTP and State Law.
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9. COMMUTER RAIL.
9A. Emergencv Train Replacement Bridge at Orange Metrolink Station.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize staff to provide for a guaranteed
connection for northbound Riverside County rail commuters at the Orange Metrolink station
for the period through June 30, 1996, at a cost not to exceed $3,000.
9B. Metrolink Service Levels for 1996/97.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Adopt the proposed service levels for
weekday service on the Riverside Line, the Inland Empire - Orange County Line, and the
Riverside -Fullerton -Los Angeles Line as RCTC's preferred operating scenario for 1996-97,
subject to budgeting constraints; 2) direct staff to pursue instituting Saturday service on
the Riverside Line if financially feasible; and, 3) approve, in concept, financial support for
charter trains to San Clemente and/or Oceanside for Summer, 1996, in an amount not to
exceed $ 15,000.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters of the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion
unless a Commission member requests separate action on specific items.
10A. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items.
10A 1. California Transportation Commission (CTC) Report.
Overview
This item is provided as information on actions taken by the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) at its meeting on November 28-29, 1995. This
report is provided as a regular update on CTC issues and actions in order to inform
RCTC of the votes taken related to projects and issues of interest to Riverside
County.
10A2. Proposed 1996 RCTC Schedule of Meetings and Unmet Transit Needs Hearings.
Overview
Presented -is the -proposed schedule of meetings for 1996. As was done in the past,
five meetings are proposed to be located in Temecula, Palm Desert, Banning and
Thousand Palms, and in Blythe. The Commission agenda for the meetings in
Temecula and Palm Desert will include unmet transit needs hearings. The proposed
Blythe meeting will be to solicit testimony on unmet transit needs. This item is for
receive and file.
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10A3. In/and Empire Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program.
Overview
Included in the FY 95 AB 2766 ISTEA/TCM Partnership Program was funding for the
development and implementation of an alternative fuel project by the Commission.
In partnership with San Bernardino Associated Governments and utility companies,
staff seeks approval of a bi-county program for the construction of alternative fuel
stations (electric, CNG, and LNG/LCNG) along designated corridors of the Inland
Empire.
10A4. Commissioners/Executive Director Report.
Overview
Reports on the: 1) Focus on the Future Conference; and, 2) UCLA Symposium on
"The Transportation, Land Use, Air Quality Connection", are presented to the
Commission as a receive and file item.
10A5. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFRI for Year Ended June 30, 1995.
Overview
Our auditors, Ernst & Young will be present to discuss required auditor
communications. Preliminary information will also be made available on the audit
of Measure A and Transportation Development Act recipients. Final results along
with management letter comments will be presented at the January meeting.
10A6. Resolution No. 95-011 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Sales Tax Refunding
Revenue Bonds".
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve Resolution No. 95-011
authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds and related documents; and, 2)
authorize the Executive Director to execute the related documents subject to
modifications, if any, and review by Bond Counsel.
10A7. Quarterly Financial and Cost & Schedule, Reports.
Overview
Attached are Combining Statements of Revenues and Expenditures and changes in
..fund . balances (unaudited) and the- Highway .and Rail Projects Quarterly Budget
Report for the quarter ending September 30, 1995. Also attached is the cost and
schedule status of the Measure A contracts. The contracts are segregated by
Measure A Plan Category and includes highway, rail and other plans and programs.
The cost information includes Commission authorized funds to date, contractural
commitments to date, current monthly expenditures, and total expenditures to date.
The cost and schedule reports are through the month ending October 31, 1995
prepared by Bechtel Civil, Inc. This item is for receive and file.
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10B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
10B1. Amendment No. 6 to Agreement R09337 with the County of Riverside Real
Property Division for Right-of-way Acquisition Services on the Route 111 Measure
A Highway Proiect in the City of Indio near Monroe Street.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to
execute the attached Agreement Amendment No. 6 with the County of Riverside
Real Property Division for right-of-way acquisition and appraisal services for the
Measure A Project on Route 111 in the City of Indio near Monroe Street for an
amount not to exceed $ 127,000.
10B2. Amendment to FY 1995-1999 Measure "A" Five Year Capital Improvement P/an for
the City of Corona.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve an amendment to the FY 1995-
1999 Measure "A" Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Corona as
submitted.
10C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
10C 1. Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council Re-
appointment.
Staff is recommending that the Commission re -appoint Joanne Moore to a three year
term to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory
Council, ending December 1998.
10C2. First Quarter FY 1995/96 Transit Operations Report.
Overview
This report presents County -wide public transportation ridership, operating, and
financial information for the first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 1996, July 1 through
September 30, 1995. The report is for receive and file.
10C3. Blythe Area Transportation Reimbursement and Information Project.
Overview
This item provides an update on the Transportation Reimbursement and Information
Project (TRIP) operating in the Palo Verde Valley. TRIP is a mileage reimbursement
program for seniors and persons with disabilities and is aimed at serving areas where
dial -a -ride is unavailable and at helping those who require mobility assistance.
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10C4. RCTC Social Service Transportation Action P/an Progress Report.
Overview
In December 1993, the Commission approved a Social Service Transportation Action
Plan and Inventory Report. According to Section 15975.1 of the California
Government Code, Social Service Transportation Action Plans are required to be
updated and submitted to Caltrans every two years. Staff has prepared the Social
Service Transportation Action Plan Progress Report to be submitted to Caltrans by
December 31, 1995.
1005. FY 95/96 Buspool Subsidy - Update.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: Continue subsidy for all buspools
which meet or exceed 25 passengers (i.e. Riverside to El Segundo); 2)discontinue
the provision of the Measure A Buspool subsidy for the Riverside to Long Beach
Buspool effective January 1, 1996; and, 3) provide the Riverside to Fullerton
Buspool a three month period between December 1995 and February 1996 to
increase its ridership level above or equal to the Commission's minimum ridership
level of 25. If the ridership level of the Fullerton Buspool does not equal or exceed
the Commission's minimum ridership level of 25 passengers in February 1996,
discontinue the provision of the Measure A Buspool subsidy for the Riverside to
Fullerton Buspool effective March 1, 1996.
1006. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Extension Request from the
County of Riverside.
Overview
The County of Riverside was allocated $ 110,000 in FY 1994/95 SB 821 funds for
the construction of a sidewalk and bikewalk along 42nd Avenue in Bermuda Dunes
area. As a result of a design modification, the County is requesting a six (6) month
extension to June 30, 1995 to complete the project.
10D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies/ISAFE).
1OD1. Monthly Call Box Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box System for
the month of October 1995 will be presented to the SAFE Board.
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10E. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail.
10E1. Authorization to Issue Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. RO-9527 with Parsons
Brinckerhoff for Construction Management Services of Rai/ Projects to Close -Out
Contract.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize Amendment No. 4 to the
Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc. Agreement No. RO-9527 to provide
funds for payment of direct costs incurred by their subconsultant (GEE) in
performing additional material testing work on the West Corona and Riverside -La
Sierra Stations. The final recommended payment amount presented and approved
by the Budget/Finance Committee is $ 12,605. The standard consultant -services
amendment format will be used.
10E2. Metrolink Monthly Report.
Overview
Presented for receive and file are Metrolink Performance Summaries for the months
of October and November.
11. CLOSED SESSION.
11 A. Conference with Legal Counsel, Subdivision fa) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code, Regarding Existing Litigation, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Plaintiff,
vs. Leila Mav Daniel, et al, Defendants (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. 248089)
and Riverside County Transportation Commission Plaintiff, vs. Leila Mav Daniel, et al,
Defendants (Riverside Superior Court Case No. 252101).
12. ADJOURNMENT.
The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 10, 1996, at the Rancho
California Water District Conference Room at 2:00 p.m.
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