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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 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. Ca/trans Centennial 1895-1995.
Overview
To join in the Caltrans Centennial celebration, staff prepared a plaque for the Chair on
behalf of the Commission to present to Caltrans District 8 to commemorate their 100
years of existence.
5B. Final Management Letter Report and Audit Results.
Overview
At the December meeting, Ernst & Young was present to provide preliminary audit
results and management letter comments. The audits are substantially complete and
the management letter comments have been finalized. Ernst & Young will review the
final results with the Budget and Finance Committee. This item is for receive and file.
5C. Commission Triennial Performance Audit Report.
Overview
The triennial performance audit of the Commission has been completed and is
presented to the Commission for review. The intent of the audit is to evaluate the
Commission and its activities and determine compliance with all governing Public
Utilities and California Code of Regulations Sections. The consultants also performed
a review of RCTC's management efficiency and effectiveness. A representative from
Applied Management and Planning Group will make a presentation on their findings and
recommendations.
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5D. 1995-96 Legislative Program and Monthly Sacramento Report.
Overview
The Ad Hoc Legislative Committee and staff will provide an oral report on discussion
that took place prior to the Commission meeting. This is for receive and file and/or
take appropriate action.
5E. Riverside County Representation on SCAG.
Overview
This item provides a follow up on an action taken by the Western Riverside Council of
Governments (WRCOG) to initiate the expansion of representation for Western
Riverside County on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Policy Committees.
5F. Investment Policies.
Overview
Staff and Budget/Finance Committee is recommending that the Commission defer
action until the May meeting, pending receipt of investment surveys from the remaining
Commissioners.
5G. Mission and Goa/ Statements/Draft 95/96 Budget.
Overview
The proposed Mission and Goal Statements and draft FY 1995-96 Budget is presented
to the Commission for review and input at the Commission's special meeting on May
19 and 20. The Proposed Budget with Commission desired changes and will be
brought forward in June for final review, public hearing, and adoption.
5H. RCTC Represe itative to the Regional Transportation Agencies Coalition (RTAC) and
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG).
Overview
Chairperson Alex Clifford is seeking a replacement for him to represent the Commission
at the RTAC and WRCOG
51. Appointment of Committee for RCTC Property Development.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission appoint an Ad Hoc Committee for
development of RCTC property.
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5J. Co -Sponsorship of UCLA's Fall 1995 Symposium on "The Transportation, Land Use
and Air Quality Connection".
Overview
Staff is recommending co-sponsor support in the amount of $5,000 with the added
recommendation that three Board or staff members be authorized to represent the
Commission at the symposium.
5K. 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.
6. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE/BICYCLE.
6A. Results of Measure A Commuter Assistance Program Evaluation Survey.
Overview
In November 1994 the Commission awarded a contract to Applied Management and
Planning Group (AMPG) to perform an evaluation survey of the Freeway and Local
Incentive Programs and Club Ride. The final report regarding the results of the survey
will be presented to the Commission at its April meeting.
6B. Transit Operator Performance Audits.
Overview
The triennial performance audits of the public transit operators in Riverside County
have been completed and are presented to the Commission for their review. A
representative from the consultant completing the audits, Crain & Associates, will give
a presentation on the audits.
6C. Unmet Transit Needs Hearing Testimony and Responses.
Overview
The Commission held three public hearings during January and February to identify
"unmet transit needs" in Riverside County. Comments from 37 individuals were
received and considered by the appropriate transit operator. The Commission's
Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council reviewed
the requests and responses at their meeting on March 27 and recommend approval of
the responses and adoption of Resolution No. 95-002 finding that there are no unmet
transit needs that are reasonable to meet in the Palo Verde Valley area.
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7. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
7A. Route 91 Auxiliary Lane and Soundwall Prioritization Study.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to use the
existing soundwall design budget in Greiner's Contract No. RO-9101 in an amount not
to exceed $67,177.94 for Base Work and $12,822.06 for Extra Work to perform an
auxiliary lane and soundwall prioritization study for Route 91 between Magnolia
Avenue and Mary Street in the City of Riverside.
7B. 1995/96 Local Transportation Funds and Surface Transportation Program Planning
Projects.
Overview
A Call for Projects was announced on January 13, 1995, program the remaining funds
of the Surface Transportation Program (STP) planning funds. The 1995/96 Local
Transportation Funds (LTF) were also coordinated with this Call for Projects. The list
of projects have been submitted by the Western Riverside Council of Governments
(WRCOG) and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and is
recommended for approval.
8. COMMUTER RAIL.
8A. Railroad Crossings at Water, Orange. and Rider Streets.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission review the issues identified in the report
and, refer them to the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA)
representatives for additional discussion and possible participation with the other
parties involved to develop an overall approach for solving the problems that resulted
from redesign of the freeway improvements, the closing of the railroad crossings at
Orange, Water, and Rider Street mistakenly included in the Caltrans petition to the
PUC, and the flooding problem along the San Jacinto Branch Line.
8B. Tustin Commuter Rail Station.
Overview
The City of Tustin has declined RCTC's offer of borrowing funds through the
Commission's commercial paper program, but suggests the possibility of RCTC making
a non -reimbursable contribution toward construction of Tustin's commuter rail station.
Staff is recommending that no further action be taken at this time.
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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.
9A 1. California Transportation Commission (CTCI Report.
Overview
This item is provided as information on actions taken by the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) at its meeting on March 29-30, 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.
9A2. A royal of Amendment to RCTC's Disadvanta ed Business Enter rise DBE
Pro ram Ado tion of Resolution No. 95-004 and Ado tion of DBE Goal for
the Inland Em ire lntell/ ent Trans ortation S stems Strate is De to meet
P/an Project
Overview
Legal Counsel is proposing minor changes to the Commission DBE Program
and staff is recommending that the Commission establish an 18.5% DBE goal
for consultant services contracts for the Inland Empire Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) Strategic Deployment Plan.
9A3. A royal of Dru -Free Work lace Po/ic and Ado tion of Resolution No. 95-
003 Resolution of the Riverside Coun Trans ortation Commission
Amending and Reenacting Personnel Ru/es and Revu/ationc
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve the proposed Drug -
Free Workplace Policy; and, 2) adopt Resolution No. 95-003, Resolution of
the Riverside County Transportation Commission Amending and Reenacting
Personnel Rules and Regulations.
9A4. FY 1995-96 Conferences /Workshoos
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) approve the list of
Conferences/Workshops; 2) attendance of up to three Commissioners; and,
3) direct staff to appropriately budget for the FY 1995-96 approved
conferences/workshop.
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9A5. Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports.
Overview
The 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 February 28, 1995. This is a receive and file
item.
9A6. Single Signature Authority Report.
Overview
For the period ending March 31, 1995, three contracts was executed under
single signature authority granted to the Executive Director by the
Commission. Those contract are outlined on the attached report. There
remains approximately $35,000 capacity to enter into additional contracts
for the remainder of the fiscal year. This is a receive and file item.
9B. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
9B1. Appointments to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service
Transportation Advisory Council.
Overview
This item requests that the Commission appoint William Densmore and Greg
Trousdell to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation
Advisory Council with term expirations in April 1998.
9B2. FY 94/95 Commuter Transportation Services, Inc. Contract Funding Issues.
Overview
Since November, 1994, Caltrans/Sacramento has failed to process a funding
amendment to the agreement between Caltrans and Commuter Transportation
Services, Inc. (CTS). Pursuant to an agreement between the county
transportation commission's (CTC'S) and Caltrans, the amendment would
allow the payment of local CTC funds to CTS in the total amount of $3.4
million. A March 30, 1995 Caltrans letter, required an immediate response
to provide assurances as required by Caltrans in order for them to proceed
with the CTS contract amendment. Staff is seeking Commission approval of
the staff generated response letter dated March 31, 1995.
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9B3. FY 1995-96 SB 821 Program - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission direct staff to notify the cities
and the County of the estimated FY 1995-96 SB 821 funding that is available
and request them to submit project applications.
9C. Consent Calendar - Congestion Management/Air Quality.
9C1. Status on the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface
Transportation Program (STP) Call for Projects.
Overview
A Call for Projects was announced on January 13, 1995, to program the
remaining Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface
Transportation Program (STP) funds of the six year Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). The staff report outlines the selection
process.
9D. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
9D1. Measure A Five Year Projects for Local Agency Capita/ Improvement
Programs.
Overview
Annually, all recipients of Measure A local streets and roads funds are
required to submit to the Commission a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.
The Measure A CIP provides data on what projects the Measure A
disbursements will be expended on. To assist those jurisdictions in preparing
the CIP, and for planning purposes only, the Commission provides a projection
of Measure A revenues for the next five years. Once reviewed by the
Commission the projections will be forwarded to all local jurisdictions no later
than May 1, 1995. This item is for receive and file.
9D2. Amendment to City of Calimesa 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.
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9D3. Sunrise Way/ Palm Canyon Drive Intersection - Amendment Number 2
Adjustment to Authorized NBS/Lowry Contract Amount (RCTC Agreement
No. RO-92-191 .
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the NBS/Lowry contract
Amendment No. 2 for $8,557.26 and a total contract value not -to -exceed
$524,601.26. All terms and conditions of the original agreement (RO-92-19)
and subsequent amendment (Amendment No. 1) will remain in effect except
as revised by this amendment (Amendment 2). No further Amendments to
this agreement are anticipated. 4.
9D4. Status Report on Route 71 Improvements within Riverside County.
Overview
This item is provided for purposes of information and discussion. Staff is
recommending that the Commission continue to monitor Caltrans 8 activities
related to Route 71.
9E. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
9E1. Monthly Callbox Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box
System for the month of February, 1995 will be presented to the SAFE Board.
9E2. Cooperative Agreement for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic
Deployment Plan.
Overview
The Commission must enter into a cooperative agreement with Caltrans and
SanBAG to identify respective funding commitments to support the
development of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Deployment
Plan. The agreement serves to facilitate the flow of the federal transportation
planning funds to RCTC, who will serve as project manager.
9F. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail.
9F1. Second Amendment to the Agreement with Santa Fe and County Agencies
Regarding San Bernardino Subdivision Capita/ Improvements Cost Escalation
and Additional Work.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the negotiated terms and
RCTC's funding participation of $7.43 million for the San Bernardino
Subdivision capital improvements cost escalation and additional work. The
Commission has previously authorized $7.54 as RCTC's share, at their
January 1 1 th meeting.
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9F2. Construction "Notices to Proceed" to Santa Fe Railway, and Memorandum of
Understanding with SCRRA.
Overview
RCTC and SCRRA staff will be recommending that: 1) RCTC be authorized
to issue work orders to Santa Fe Railway for construction force account work
in the vicinity of the Downtown Riverside, La Sierra, and West Corona
commuter rail stations; and, 2) a MOU be executed between RCTC and
SCRRA which will allow RCTC to draw down state bond revenues to pay
Santa Fe as this work progresses.
9F3. Amendment 2 to Miralles Contract RO-9430 to Provide Planning and
Preliminary Engineering for Riverside -Downtown Commuter Rail Station
Second Passenger Platform, Pedestrian Access between Platforms, Pedestrian
Access from Surface Streets, Metrolink Train Storage Facility and Possible
Future Connections to San Jacinto Line Service.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the attached Amendment
2 to Agreement RO-9345 with Miralles Associates to provide planning and
preliminary engineering services for Riverside -Downtown Commuter Rail
Station second passenger platform, pedestrian access between platforms,
pedestrian access from surface streets, Metrolink train storage facility and
possible future connections to San Jacinto Line service for an amount of
$55,000 with an additional extra work amount of $8,250.
9F4. Metrolink Ridership and Revenue Reports.
Overview
The February Metrolink Operating Report and a report on systemwide
ridership/revenue for the first eight months of FY 1994-95 are provided for
Commission review. This is a receive and file item.
9F5. Orange Blossom Festival Agreements.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Executive Director or his designee be
authorized to execute indemnification agreements with Orange Empire Rail
Museum and San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society and a contract for
chartered Metrolink trains with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.
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).
ATTENDANCE ROSTER
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Wednesday, April 12, 1995
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