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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY,' JANUARY 10, 1996
2:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Presented for approval are the minutes of the December 13, 1995 meeting.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5A. Transit Service Needs Public Hear/ncs.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Hold a public hearing to receive testimony
on transit service needs; and, 2) that Commissioners attending the Blythe Unmet Transit
Needs Hearing be designated as the official hearing board that any Commissioners able to
attend notify staff as soon as possible.
5B. FY 1995-96 FTA Section 9 Program of Proiects for the Riverside County Portion of the
Riverside/San Bernardino Urbanized Area and the Hemet Urbanized Area.
Overview
Annually, the Federal Transit Administration distributes federal operating and capital block
grant funds to urbanized areas through its Section 9 Program. In order for grants from these
funds to be approved, the Commission must develop a program of projects for each area
consistent with the Short Range Transit Plan, hold a public hearing on the programs, and
approve the programs.
6. 3:00 P.M. - SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.
6A. Toll Road Po/icy.
Presented to the Commission is the current Commission policy on toll roads. It was
determined by the Commission at its last meeting to agendize this item at this meeting to
review, discuss and and make amendments to the current Commission policy on toll roads.
"COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION MAP IS ATTACHED
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7. ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
7A. Cvc/e /l/ of the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program.
Overview
This item is presented as a request for action on the priority list for project funding under the
Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Program. The RCTC TEA Evaluation
Committee is forwarding its recommendations to the Commission for approval of the funding
list to be forwarded to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the
California Transportation Commission (CTC). Staff recommends the approval of the funding
recommendations as presented by the Evaluation Committee for Cycle III of the TEA
Program.
7B. Commissioners/Executive Director Report.
Overview
This item is placed on the agenda to provide Commissioners/Executive Director the
opportunity to report on various committees representing the Commission.
7C. Legal Debt Coverage Ratio.
Overview
The Commission's bond rating could be upgraded if it is willing to make its 2x policy the
required legal coverage in the Master Indenture. Staff is proposing that the Commission
adopt the two times coverage as the Commission's additional bonds test (i.e., debt coverage
ratio) if it results in a rating upgrade, and authorize the Executive Director to make the
necessary changes to the Master Bond Indenture.
7D. Seismic Retrofit Bond Measure.
Overview
This item provides an overview of the ballot proposition for approval of a Seismic Retrofit
Bond Act of 1996. The measure will be on the March 26, 1996 election ballot. A
presentation will be provided at the RCTC meeting by D.J. Smith of Smith & Kempton. This
item is recommended to the Commission for approval of a support position.
8. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
8A. Route 79 (Lambs Canyon) Status Report.
Overview
The Measure A funded construction to widen Route 79 from two lanes to four lanes through
the Lambs Canyon Area is progressing rapidly. The Lambs Canyon widening is a major
construction project requiring extensive earthwork and grading through some very steep
canyon areas. Staff will provide an oral report and slides to show the progress made to date
on the Route 79 widening and Gilman Springs Grade Separation projects.
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters of the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion
unless a Commission member requests separate action on specific items.
9A. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items.
9A1. Senate Bill 866 - Revisions to Government Code Sections Relating to Local
Governments.
Overview
The Governor signed into law SB 866 to be effective January 1, 1996, governing the
investment practices of local governments. The law outlines what are acceptable
investments and qualifications for county treasurers. Included in the legislation are
controls to protect county treasuries from "runs" on the county pool. This item is for
receive and file.
9A2. Region/ Transportation Agencies' Coalition IRTACI Recommendations on 1996 State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Overview
This item provides the Commission with information on the recent actions taken by
the Regional Transportation Agencies' Coalition (RTAC) regarding the development
of the 1996 STIP. Actions taken by RTAC include approval of five recommendations
to be incorporated into the 1996 STIP. This item requests RCTC support of the
adopted recommendations.
9A3. Riverside County Transportation Improvement Program FY 1996-2002 Financial P/an
Resolution No. 96-01.
Overview
Adoption of a Financial Plan Resolution for the 1996 RTIP Update is required in order
to meet the financial constraint requirement from the EPA Transportation Conformity
Rule. Resolution No. 96-01 affirms RCTC's commitment to implement the projects
based on the resources reasonably expected to be available to carry out the program.
9A4. Extension of Contracts for Federal Lobbyist Services.
Overview
This item is provided as information for the January meeting. The contract for
Federal Lobbyist David Turch and Associates has been extended through February
14, 1996 under the Executive Director's single signature authority. A contract
proposal will be brought forward on the February agenda to extend the Turch
contract through the end of the fiscal year or June 30, 1996. Staff recommends this
item for receive and file.
9A5. Appointment to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation
Advisory Council.
Overview
This item requests that the Commission appoint Dick Deininger of Corona to the
Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council with a
term expiration in January 1999.
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9A6. Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports.
Overview
Attached material depicts the current costs and schedule status of contracts reported
by routes, commitments, and cooperative agreements executed by the Commission.
For each contract and agreement, the report lists the authorized value approved by
the Commission, percentage of contract amount expended to date, and the project
expenditures by route with status for the month ending November 30, 1995. This
item is for receive and file.
9B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
9B1. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. RO-9306 for Geotechnical Engineering Services
for the Route 79, Gilman Springs Road to First Street Highway Widening Project.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement
No. RO-9306 in the amount of $24,495 for additional Geotechnical Services for the
Route"79 Gilman Springs Road to First Street Measure A Highway Widening Project.
The amendment will be reviewed by Legal Counsel.
9B2. Amendment to MOU with Cathedral City for Measure A Projects on State Route 111
in Cathedra/ City to Address ROW Acquisition.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Direct staff to work with the City of
Cathedral City and make approved project funds available for the acquisition of key
"full take" parcels as appropriate after appraisals have been received and agreed to
by both Cathedral City and RCTC staff and it ha been demonstrated by Cathedral City
that early acquisition will provide significant savings to the project in terms of dollars
or schedule; 2) direct staff to amend the current MOU to allow for the early
acquisition of key parcels when demonstrated savings can be realized and approved
by RCTC staff; and, 3) direct staff to work with the City of Cathedral City to finalize
the design so that the final project budget can be obtained and the MOU can be fully
amended to authorize the "implementation phase" of the project.
9B3. City of Palm Springs Request to Seek Designation of Portions of Indian Canyon Drive,
Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way as Pan of the National Highway
System.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission refer the request to staff and TAC for
review and recommendation.
9B4. FY 1995-96 LTF Allocations for Streets and Roads - Palo Verde Valley.
Overview
The estimated FY 1995-96 apportionment of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) for the
Palo Verde Valley area is $307,040. The Commission has allocated $112,500 to the
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, leaving a balance of $194,540 available for local
streets and road purposes.
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9C. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
9C 1. Amendments to Communication Site Leases between the County of Riverside and the
Riverside County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (RC SAFE) and
Sub/eases between the RC SAFE and Lodestar Towers California, Inc.
Overview
In order to provide cellular coverage for the call box program from Indio to the
Arizona border, the Riverside County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
entered into leases and subleases with the County of Riverside and Sigma
Communications, respectively, for County owned mountain top communication sites.
The amendments continue the agreements through December 31, 1996.
9C2. Monthly Call Box Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box System for
the month of November 1995 will be presented to the SAFE Board.
9D. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail.
9D 1. Orange Blossom Festival.
Overview
Staff is recommending , based upon consideration by the Budget/Finance Committee,
that the Commission: 1) Support operation of special charter Metrolink trains from
Los Angeles and/or Orange counties to Riverside on April 20 and 21, 1996; 2) direct
staff to work with Metrolink, transit providers and event organizers to develop an
effective, cost-effective operating scenario, with costs not to exceed $29,000 over
revenues; and, 3) work to include special Oragne Blossom event trains in Metrolink's
annual marketing plans and budgets.
9D2. Metrolink Monthly Report.
Overview
December operating reports are not yet available. If received prior to agenda mailing,
they will be included in Commissioner' packets along with the revenue report for the
first four months of the current fiscal year. This item is presented for receive and file.
10. ELECTION/APPOINTMENTS.
10A. Election of RCTC's Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission hold election of the Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson.
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10B. RCTC Citizen Member and Alternate.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission appoint the Citizen Member and the Alternate.
10C. Appointment/Reappointment to Committees.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Chair appoint/reappoint Commissioners to Committees
mentioned in the staff memorandum.
11. RIVERSIDE DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE PLATFORM.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission discuss the proposed letter agreement with Santa Fe
and the Commission regarding the funding and operational aspects of an eastside platform and
layover facility for the Riverside Downtown Station.
12. CLOSED SESSION.
12A. Conference with Rea/ Property Negotiator Pursuant to Section 54956.8 - Property: Property
Immediately Adjacent to San Bernardino Subdivision on the Southside of Tracks Between
Third Street and Tenth Street in the City of Riverside and Property Immediately Adjacent to
the San Bernardino Subdivision on the Westside of the Main Line Between Center and Main
in the Highgrove Area of Riverside County.
Negotiating Parties: Commission: Executive Director
Purchaser/Seller: Lee Fox of Santa Fe
12B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Section 54956.8 - Property: 3087
Twelfth Street, Riverside, California.
Negotiating Parties: Commission: Executive Director, Legal Counsel
Purchaser/Seller: MLM Properties, LLC
13. ADJOURNMENT.
The next meeting of the Riverside County Transportation Commission is scheduled to be held on
Wednesday, February 14, 1996, at the Palm Desert City Hall, 73710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm
Desert.
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