HomeMy Public PortalAbout06 June 14, 1995 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 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.
4. PRESENTATION.
Overview
File
This agenda item is to acknowledge Ken Steele for his efforts and dedication towards
partnership, as a member of the Commission and the District Director for Caltrans District 8.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
5A. Riverside County Transportation Commission Proposed FY 95-96 Budget.
Overview
The Proposed FY 1995-96 Budget is presented to the Commission. To comply with
State regulations, a public hearing must be held and the Commission budget must be
adopted by June 15. Staff is recommending adoption of the proposed FY 1995-96
Riverside County Transportation Commission budget.
5B. FY 1995-96 FTA Section 9 Program of Proiects.
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, hold a public hearing on the programs, and approve the programs.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
6A. Legislative Report.
Overview
Report and oral presentation will be made by staff at the Commission meeting.
Commission action is requested for the adoption of legislative positions.
6B. Presentation on RCTC Mav 19-20 Special Meeting Issues and Recommendation.
Overview
A presentation will be made by Dr. Daniel lacofano on the special meeting held by the
Commission on May 19-20 on funding and priorities.
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6C. Investment Policies.
Overview
This is a follow-up to a Commission action to develop a more definite Investment Policy
Statements and Guidelines for RCTC.
6D. Commissioners/Executive Director Report.
Overview
This item is placed on the agenda to provide Commissioners/Executive Director the
opportunity to report on activities representing the Commission.
7. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE/BICYCLE.
7A. Transit Integration Plan for Commuter Rail Service to Orange County.
Overview
At last month's meeting the Transit Integration Plan for Commuter Rail Service to
Orange County was presented to the Commission for their review. At the meeting the
Commission directed staff to further investigate feeder service options between the
West Corona Metrolink station and the Temecula/Murrieta area. The additional review
has been completed and is now presented to the Commission for consideration.
7B. Telecommuting WorkCenter of Riverside County.
Overview
A cost/benefit analysis of the Telecommuting WorkCenter of Riverside County is
provided to the Commission along with a discussion of the demonstration program's
history, funding to date and future expectations. Based on multiple factors, staff
recommends that the Commission consider termination of the WorkCenter as a
continuing demonstration project.
8. CONGESTION MITIGATION AIR QUALITY
8A. FY 1995-96 and 1996-97 Discretionary Surface Transportation Program and
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Project Recommendations.
Overview
The CMAQ/STP Policy Committee recommends the Commission review the
recommendations and approve the lists of projects for programming the remaining
balance of STP and CMAQ funds.
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8B. Review of Congestion Pricing Policy of February 1993.
Overview
This item is provided as a review of the Congestion Pricing Policy adopted at the
February 1993 RCTC meeting in Perris, California. A recommendation for possible
amendments to the "Perris Policy" or Congestion Pricing Policy will be forwarded for
consideration from the Legislative Committee. Discussion relating to amending the
policy is focused upon the use of public rights -of -way for toll facilities developed by
private sector interests. Staff is recommending that the Commission adopt the
recommended amendments.
9. COMMUTER RAIL.
9A. Progress Report by Orange Empire Railway Museum.
Overview
Tom Jacobsen, President of the Orange Empire Railway Museum, has requested the
opportunity to make a brief presentation to the Commission on its progress and plans
for the future. The Commission has attempted to support the OERM programs,
particularly in relation to multi -use objectives for our San Jacinto rail line.
98. FY 1995-96 Metrolink Preliminary Budget.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission adopt the SCRRA FY 1995/96 Budget and
authorize RCTC's participating contribution to SCRRA in an amount up to $3,850,250.
9C. Continued Discussion with SCRRA and OCTA Regarding Mutually Acceptable
Agreements Regarding Service Enhancements.
Overview
This item is a follow-up to Commission action last month for conceptual approval of
SCRRA and OCTA's desired service enhancements.
9D. RCTC Participation in Colton Railroad Grade Crossing Engineering.
Overview = .
Santa Fe is soliciting RCTC to financially participate in a engineering design contract
for a grade separation at Colton. The total cost is $285,000 and the requested
participation is 25% or $72,500.
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9E. Response to Request from CTC to Clarify Timing for Remaining Rail Fundin_v for San
Jacinto Line.
Overview
An immediate request has been received from CTC staff to clarify when the $25 million
currently programmed in the STIP for rail improvements is needed. The description for
the funds in the 1994 adopted STIP is San Bernardino/Riverside/Orange Commuter Rail
Reserve, Construct on R/W & Related Improvements, Purchase Rolling Stock. The
source of these funds were originally intended to be Proposition 108 bonds, or
additional 51 billion each bonds which were subsequently rejected by statewide voters.
CTC has continued STIP commitments for these projects as local priorities, but the
source of funding is State Highway Account under the Flexible Congestion Relief
program. Given the significant STIP shortfall, and the fact that all rail funding would
require state cash in an environment where CTC is attempting to make as much of the
STIP eligible for federal funding, timing of rail funding needs becomes important for
anticipating funding requirements for the 1996 STIP update.
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 ICTC J Report
Overview
This item is provided as information on actions taken by the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) at its meeting on June 6-7, 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. Sacramento Report
Overview
This item is a report from DJ Smith/will Kempton regarding activities in
Sacramento. This is a receive and file item.
10A3. Ado tion of Resolution No. 95-006 "Seismic Retrofit of California Toll
Bridges ".
Overview
Resolution No. 95-006 "Seismic Retrofit of California Toll Bridges" is
presented for adoption to address seismic retrofit funding for toll bridges in
California. The current policy is for funding of seismic retrofit to come from
the State Highway Account. This proposal would state that RCTC adopts a
resolution calling for a change in the State Budget requiring that toll bridge
revenues to be used for all seismic retrofit of toll bridges in California.
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10A4. Regional Transportation P/anninQ Agencies (RTAC) Report.
Overview
This item is provided as a review of the Regional Transportation Planning
Agencies (RTAC) meeting of May 26, 1995, and is recommended for receive
and file.
10A5. Coachella Valley Association of Governments Financial and Proiect P/anninQ
Assessment (May 1995).
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Endorse the May 22nd letter
to CVAG regarding the "Assessment"; and, 2) Authorize staff to follow up
with CVAG to address the highlighted concerns.
10A6. Adoption of Resolution No. 95-007 "Refunding of 1991 Sales Tax Revenue
Bonds".
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve Resolution No. 95-007
authorizing the refunding of the 1991 Sales Tax Revenue (Limited Tax) Bonds.
10A7. Recurring Contracts.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the attached Schedule
of Recurring Contracts/Contributions and authorize the Executive Director to
execute contracts as needed subject to legal counsel review.
10A8. Quarterly Financial and Cost and Schedule Reports.
Overview
Included in the agenda packet 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 March 31, 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, contractual commitments to date,
current monthly expenditures, and total expenditures to date. The cost and
schedule reports are through the month ending April 30, 1995, prepared by
Bechtel Civil, Inc. This item is for receive and file.
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10B. Consent Calendar - Hiohways/Local Streets and Roads.
10B1. Authorization to Use Savings Anticipated on the Sunrise Wav/East Palm
Cannon Drive Project in Palm Springs to Accelerate Two Other Route 111
Projects in Palm Springs and Indian Wells.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve the acceleration
and funding of the design of the Route 111/Gene Autry Trail project and
construction of the Route 111/Cook Street project as described above. The
recommended FY 95-96 funding for these projects is $50,000 and $220,000
respectively and is shown in the proposed budget; and, 2) Direct Staff to
move forward with Cooperative Agreements with the City of Palm Springs
and with the City of Indian Wells for the projects described above.
10C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
10C 1. FY 1996 FTA Section 18 Rural Transportation Program.
Overview
The Section 18 Rural Transit Assistance Program from the Federal Transit
Administration provides federal operating assistance funds for rural transit
operators. In order for grants to be approved, the Commission must develop
and approve a Program of Projects.
10C2. Allocation of State Transit Assistance Funds.
Overview
All public transit operators were contacted to solicit a list of projects that
could be funded with State Transit Assistance funds. We received responses
from the City of Corona, Riverside Transit Agency and SunLine Transit
Agency and the City of Banning totaling $ 1,543,000 in requested capital
projects.
10C3. FY 1996 Allocation of Measure A Specialized Transit Funds.
Overview
Staff is requesting the Commission allocate a total of $189,055 in Western
County Measure A Specialized Transit Funds in FY 1996 to fund transit
projects provided by Care -A -Van Transit System, Retired Senior Volunteer
Program, and the Volunteer Center.
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10C4. FY 1996 Short Range Transit Plan.
Overview
The FY 1996 Short Range Transit Plans for the eight county operators are
presented for the Commission's review and approval. Staff has reviewed the
plans of the operators for compliance with the unmet transit needs responses,
reasonableness of estimated cost and ridership increases, compliance with
fare revenue to operating cost ratio requirements, and justification for capital
projects.
1005. Minimum Fare Revenue Ratio for the Riverside Transit Agency and SunLine
Transit Agency.
Overview
The Riverside Transit Agency and the SunLine Transit Agency serve both
urbanized and non -urbanized areas of Riverside County. Therefore, their
minimum required fare revenue to operating expense ratio required by State
Law falls somewhere between the 10% requirement for non -urbanized area
service and the 20% requirement for urbanized area services. The
Commission is responsible for calculating the intermediate ratio.
1006. Senior & Disabled Citizens Coalition —Additional Allocation of Western County
Measure A Specialized Transit Funds for FY 1995.
Overview
The Senior & Disabled Citizens Coalition administers the Transportation
Reimbursement and Information Project (TRIP). This service has been well
received by the public, so much so that the funding for FY 1995 has been
completely allocated. Staff recommends an additional allocation of $ 12,000
in Measure A Specialized Transit funds available in the Western County,
preventing a lapse in mileage reimbursement funding to seniors and persons
with disabilities in the Western Riverside County.
1007. Transit Operators Responses to the Triennial Performance Audit
Recommendations.
Overview
The Transit Operator responses to the recommendations made in their
Triennial Performance Audits are presented to the Commission for review and
action.
1008. Resolution No. 95-005, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Establishing Guidelines for the Administration=of its Measure A
Commuter Assistance Program'.
Overview
To document various administrative changes in the FY 95/96 Measure A
Commuter Assistance Program, staff recommends the adoption of Resolution
No. 95-005 which amends Resolution No. 94-014.
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1 0C9. Twenty-five Percent Discretionary Transportation Demand Management Funds
Proiect Proposal.
Overview
Twenty-five percent of the State transportation demand management funds
apportioned to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
region must be allocated to projects beyond the defined "core" rideshare
services. While equity distribution of these funds is not guaranteed, Riverside
County's share is estimated at $199,500*. Staff seeks Commission
authorization to develop and submit a destination based rideshare
demonstration project to support the October opening of the Riverside to
Orange County Metrolink line. If a balance remains from Riverside County's
equity share estimate, staff further recommends that the Commission support
SCAG's proposal for the development of a traveler information system.
10C1 O. FY 1995/96 Measure A Commuter Buspool Subsidv Requests.
Overview
Staff presents funding continuation requests from representatives of the
Commission's Measure A Commuter Assistance supported buspools. A
critical buspool ridership level is identified. Staff will be directed to inform the
Commission of buspools with riderships at or below this critical level. The
support of up to four new buspools is proposed. A waiver from the critical
ridership level for start-up buspools during their first three months of operation
is recommended. It is further recommended that all Commission Measure A
Commuter Assistance supported buspools continue to be required to submit
monthly ridership documentation and semi-annual status reports to the
Commission.
10C11. San Bernardino Associated Governments FY 95/96 Commuter Assistance
Program Contract Amendment.
Overview
Under contract to the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG),
the Commission has managed and implemented a commuter incentive
program, Option Rideshare, for the past two years. SANBAG and RCTC staff
have developed a FY 95/96 budget for continuation of the program. Approval
of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 94-021 is recommend by staff.
10C 12. Use of Friis Buildin for Commission's Commuter Assistance Pro ram Office
Overview
Various changes relating to the provision of regional employer rideshare
services and Commission funded commuter assistance programs will require
changes in two existing office rental arrangements. Given the vacant status
of the Commission owned Friis building, staff recommends that the
Commission consider renting a portion of the building to house its own
Commuter Assistance Program Office and related functions.
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10C13. Quarterly Transit Operators Report.
Overview
This report presents County -wide public transportation ridership, operating,
and financial information for the third quarter of fiscal year 1995 (January 1 -
March 31, 1995). The report is a receive and file item.
10C 14. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Extension Request from the
City of Riverside.
Overview
The City of Riverside was allocated $70,000 in FY 94/95 SB 821 funds for
the construction of a bicycle facility along Jackson Street between California
Avenue and Victoria Avenue. The City is requesting a twelve (12) month
extension to June 30, 1996, to complete the project.
10C 15. 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 94/95 SB 821 funds
for the construction of a sidewalk and bikeway along 42nd Avenue in the
Bermuda Dunes area. The County is requesting a six (6) month extension to
December 31, 1995, to complete the project.
10C16. Award of Contract for Production of an Educational Transit Training Video.
Overview
At the February meeting, the Commission approved the use of $20,000 in
Measure A Specialized Transit Funds available in the Western County for the
production of an educational transit usage video. Staff recommends that the
Commission award a contract for the production of the video to Baldwin
Productions with a cost not to exceed $19,400 and direct the Executive
Director to execute the contract.
10D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
10D1. Monthly Callbox Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box
System for the month of April, 1995 will be presented to the SAFE Board.
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10E. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail.
10E1. Approval of La Sierra Metrolink Rail Station Bid Evaluation and Contract
Award.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission award the contract for the
construction of the La Sierra Metrolink Rail Station to the lowest responsive
bidder which staff will present at the June 12 meeting. Funds for
construction will be from CMAQITSM.
10E2. Riverside-LaSierra Metrolink Commuter Rail Station - Possibility of Obtaining
Fill Dirt from the Riverside Community Colle_ve (RCC1.
Overview
Fill dirt is needed for the Riverside-LaSierra Commuter Rail Station and RCC
has dirt available. Staff is recommending that staff explore the possibility of
using the RCC fill material with some conditions.
10E3. Authorization to Advertise for Construction the Expansion of the Riverside -
Downtown Commuter Rail Station Parking Lot.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize staff to advertise for
receipt of construction bids the temporary expansion of the Riverside..
Downtown parking lot. The funds will come from State Transit Capital
Improvement grants and the estimated construction cost is $433,500.
10E4. Metrolink Ridership and Revenue Reports
Overview
Metrolink Performance Summaries for April and the first three weeks of May,
and the FY 1994-95 Year -to -Date Revenue and Ridership Reports are provided
for information. This is a receive and file item.
11. CLOSED SESSION.
11 A. Performance Evaluation of the Executive Director.
ADJOURNMENT.
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