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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 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. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
5A. 1995-96 Legislative Program, Legislative Committee Report, and Sacramento Report.
Overview
This item is provided as a review of the 1995 Legislative Program and for possible
action related to legislation and the Sacramento Monthly Report. The selection of a
Legislative Committee as a Standing Committee of the Commission will be made by
Chairperson Alex Clifford. An oral report will be provided on the meeting of the
Legislative Committee held in advance of the regular RCTC meeting.
5B. Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (RTAC) Report.
Overview
This item is provided as a review of the Regional Transportation Planning Agencies
(RTAC) meeting of April 21, 1995.
5C. Commissioners/Executive Director Report.
This item is placed on the agenda to provide Commissioners/Executive Director the
opportunity to report on various committees representing the Commission.
Commissioner Sybil Jaffy will give a brief presentation on the program presented to
APTA Commuter Rail Conference.
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5D. Conformity Redetermination for the Southern California Association of Governments'
(SCAM 1994 Regional Mobility Element (RMEI and 1993/99 Regional Transportation
Improvement Program (RTIP/ Amendment.
Overview
On April 14, 1995, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved SCAG's
redetermination of the 1994 RME and 1993/99 RTIP for the following air quality
nonattainment areas: South Coast Air Basin, Southeast Desert Air Basin, and South
Central Coast Air Basin. The SEDAB RTP/RME and RTIP lapsed on November 14,
1994. The April 14, 1995, redetermination brings the SEDAB back into conformity
status.
5E. FY 1995-96 and 1996-97 Surface Transportation Program Allocation of Formu/a
Funds.
Overview
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is recommending approval of the list of
projects for FY 1995-96 and 1996-97 STP formula funds.
5F. Revision to the City of Murrieta Loan Commitment.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve an amendment to the loan
with the City of Murrieta to increase the cap from $2,250,000 to $4,250,000 and
review the project scope as outlined on the attached proposal; and, 2) authorize the
Executive Director to execute the needed changes to the various loan documents
subject to Legal Counsel review.
5G. Investment Policies.
Overview
This item was deferred to solicit additional responses from the Commissioners in order
to develop investment policies for the Commission. Staff has received responses from
an additional eight Commissioners/Alternates/Liaison Members, for a total of twelve
responses.
5H. Delayed Expenditure of 1993 Series Bonds Reserved for Coachella Valley Regional
Arterials.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Authorize the Executive Director to
seek the voluntary cooperation of Riverside County and cities to tradeout Measure A
local streets and roads funds for Coachella Valley reserved bond funds for project
expenditures which will occur between now and February 1996; and, 2) authorize
RCTC's General Counsel to determine the form of agreements, if any, which may be
necessary to accomplish such tradeouts.
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51. Allocation of Potential Losses Related to Orange County Investments.
Overview
At the time the Orange County investment pool bankruptcy filing, RCTC's unexpended
bond proceeds were held by the California Arbitrage Management Program (CAMP)
pool, a portion of which were also invested in Orange County bonds; of the total $70.1
million, $2.5 million were in such bonds. Staff is recommending that the Commission
retain Ernst & Young for an independent review and recommendation on staff
suggested options.
6. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
6A. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Between RCTC and Cathedral City for
Funding and Joint Development of State Highway 111 Improvement.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the Memorandum of
Understanding with Cathedral City for Funding and Joint Development for State
Highway 111 projects in Cathedral City. The funds will come from budgeted funds in
FY 94-95 that will be rolled over to the FY 95-96 year.
6B. Amendment to City of Corona's Measure A" Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for
Local Streets and Roads.
Overview
The Measure "A" Ordinance requires each recipient of streets and roads monies to
annually provide to the Commission a five year plan of how those funds are to be
expended in order to receive disbursements for local streets and roads. Any
substitutions, additions or deletion to the approved plans must also be approved by the
Commission. The City of Corona is requesting to amend its FY 1994-95 Plan.
7. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE/BICYCLE.
7A. Transit Integration Plan for Commuter Rail Service to Orange County.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission accept the Transit Integration Plan for
Commuter Rail Service to Orange County and direct Staff to submit the plan to the
California Transportation Commission as required.
7B. Request from Family Services Association of Western Riverside County for Additional
Allocation of Measure A Specialized Transit Funds for FY 1994-95.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission consider the request from Family Services
Association of Western Riverside County for an additional allocation of Measure A
Specialized Transit funds for FY 1994-95.
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7C. PennySaver Contribution to the Measure A Commuter Assistance Program.
Overview
The PennySaver publication has begun running ads which feature the Commission's
Freeway and Local Commuter Incentive Programs and Club Ride, and San Bernardino
Associated Governments' Option Rideshare Program. The ads are being printed free
of charge on a space availability basis as a public service. This is a receive and file
item.
7D. 1995 ACT Western Regional Conference Award.
Overview
The "Keys to the Future" small business commuter assistance demonstration program
was awarded the Southern California Act Chapter's Creative Excellence Award during
its recent 1995 Western Regional Conference held in Anaheim, California. The award
was presented to the program's partnership team including Caltrans District #8 and
San Bernardino Association of Governments who provided funding and the Riverside
County Transportation Commission who developed and implemented the Keys program.
This is a receive and file item.
8. COMMUTER RAIL.
8A. Conditions for Revision to Joint Powers Agency to Separate SCRRA from LAMTA for
Administrative Services.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission agree to adding two seats for LACMTA
as a condition for revising the SCRRA joint powers agreement for SCRRA to assume
independent responsibility for administration. We should suggest consideration of
maintaining the existing "point -in -time" formula for common costs if increases which
would result from LACMTA capping costs at 50% excluding insurance poses an
obstacle to SANBAG.
8B. Discussions with SCRRA and OCTA Regarding Mutually Acceptable Agreements
Regarding Service Enhancements.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Authorize Metrolink to utilize two
unused AMTRAK one-way movements to add a fourth roundtrip train between
Oceanside and Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal; 2) allow an RCTC and farebox
sponsored reverse train to Riverside and San Bernardino as an alternative to layover at
Irvine; and, 3) RCTC and OCTA should work cooperatively to implement a destination
based rideshare demonstration program to reduce demand for transit integration at rail
stations in Orange County.
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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. Ordinance No. 95-002, An Ordinance Amending the Commission's
Administrative Code.
Overview
That the Commission adopt Ordinance No. 95-002, An Ordinance Amending
the Commission's Administrative Code.
9A2. California Transportation Commission (CTC) Report.
Overview
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.
9A3. California Transportation "Consensus Project".
Overview
This item is provided as information on completion of Phase I of the California
Transportation "Consensus Project". The Consensus Project was partially
funded by RCTC in April 1994. This item is recommended for receive and
file.
9A4. Responses to Ernst & Young Management Letter.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission accept staff responses and
authorize staff to proceed with Ernst & Young recommendations.
9A5. Status Report and Reconsideration of Guidance for Negotiations with City of
Perris Related to RCTC Properties.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Refer the issue of
reconsideration of Guidance for Negotiations with the City of Perris related to
RCTC properties to RCTC's property development committee; and 2) authorize
the Executive Director to extend the term of Downtown Perris Parking to July
31, 1995.
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9A6. Renewal of Professional Services Contract with Vindar Batoosingh of CB
Commercial for Brokerage Services.
Overview
Staff is recommending extension of the contract with Vindar Batoosingh of
CB Commercial through June 1996.
9A7. Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports.
Overview
The material presented 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 March 31, 1995. This is a receive and file item.
9A8. FY 1995-96 and 1996-97 Surface Transportation Program Allocation of
Formula Funds.
Overview
Per Commission policy, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is
responsible for determining allocations of formula Surface Transportation
Funds. The TAC will review eligible project proposals at their meeting on May
1, 1995. A recommendation will then be forwarded to the Commission for
approval.
9B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
9B1. Sufficiency of the Coachella Valley Traffic Uniform Mitigation Fee to Match
Measure A Funds for Regional Arterials.
Overview
Staff recommends that no consideration is needed until after CVAG has the
opportunity to receive and respond to the work being performed by Ernst &
Young. This is provided for information only.
9B2. Coachella Valley Regional Arterial Project Priorities.
Overview
Staff is recommending that no consideration is needed until after CVAG has
the opportunity to receive and respond to the work being performed by Ernst
& Young. This is provided for information only.
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9C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
9C1. FTA Section 16 Program Local Appeals Process.
Overview
Caltrans has implemented changes to the evaluation process of Section 16
applications for the FY 1995-96 funding cycle and requires the development
of a local appeals process. The Section 16 Local Review Committee for
Riverside County have developed a local appeals process for consideration and
approval by the Commission.
9C2. Measure A Specialized Transit RFP Evaluation Recommendations.
Overview
Staff issued a request for projects for funding available under the
TranSystems Specialized Transit Program to support transit services for
seniors, persons with disabilities, and/or the truly needy. Twenty-five
proposals were received from twenty agencies. This item provides a listing
of all projects and the Evaluation Committee's recommendations for funding.
9C3. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Extension Request from
City of Desert Hot Springs.
Overview
The City of Desert Hot Springs was allocated $22,107 of FY 1993-94 SB 821
funds for the construction of the Two Bunch Palms Trail sidewalk project.
The City is requesting a six month extension to June 30, 1995, to complete
the project.
9C4. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Extension Request from the
City of Temecula.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission grant the City of Temecula a
three (3) month extension to September 30, 1995, for its FY 94-95 SB 821
Rancho Vista and Mira Loma sidewalk improvement project.
9C5. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Extension Request from the
City of Calimesa.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission grant the City of Calimesa a four
(4) month extension to October 31, 1995, for its FY 94-95 SB 821
Myrtlewood Drive sidewalk project.
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9D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
9D1. Monthly Callbox Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box
System for the month of March, 1995 will be presented to the SAFE Board.
9E. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail.
9E1. FY 1995-96 Metrolink Preliminary Budget.
Overview
The proposed FY 1995-96 budget for Metrolink is presented to the Committee
for review and action.
9E2. Metrolink Ridership and Revenue Reports.
Overview
The preliminary FY 1995-96 budget for Metrolink is presented to the
Commission for information and will be brought back to the Commission for
action in June.
9E3. Amendment No. 3 to Contract RO-9324 with Daniel, Mann, Johnson and
Mendenhall, Inc.
Overview
Staff is recommending approval of Amendment No. 3 to Contract RO-9324
with Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall, Inc. for the performance of
design changes; to assist the Commission in complying with the City of
Riverside CUP/DRB requirements; and, add construction support services
including bid evaluation for an amount of $31,202.
10. CLOSED SESSION.
10A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Section 54956.9(a)
Route 91 Tollroad - Name of Parties: State of California Transportation Department
and California Private Transportation (Case No. 682601, San Diego Superior Court).
10B. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Section 54956.8.
- Property: 311 9th Street (the Mil/ Site)
- Negotiating Parties:
- Commission: Executive Director
- Grantee: Latimer Trust and Wilson Copes
ADJOURNMENT.
The next meeting will be held on May 19 and 20, 1995, at the Highland Springs Conference Center
in Beaumont.