HomeMy Public PortalAbout02 February 9, 1994 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMIVIISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1994
2:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
5A. Unmet Transit Needs.
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Overview
A public hearing is scheduled to be held at the Commission's February 9th meeting.
The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit testimony on unmet transit needs. In
addition, written comments regarding unmet transit needs will be accepted until March
1, 1994.
5B. Adoption of Resolution No. 94-004, 'A Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Declaring that the Acquisition of Fee Interests in Certain
Real Property by Eminent Domain is Necessary for the Construction of a Grade
Separation at the Intersection of Gilman Springs Road and State Highway 79, Also
Known as Lamb Canyon Road" to Acquire Property Needed for the Route 79, Gilman
Springs Road Grade Separation Proiect.
Overview
Following the public hearing, it is recommended that the Commission make the
necessary findings as stated above and adopt Resolution No. 94-004, "A Resolution
of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Declaring that the Acquisition of
Fee Interests in Certain Real Property by Eminent Domain is Necessary for the
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Construction of a Grade Separation at the Intersection of Gilman Springs Road and
State Highway 79, Also Known as Lamb Canyon Road" to Acquire Property Needed
for the Route 79, Gilman Springs Road Grade Separation Project.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR -- All matters of the Consent Calendar will be approved in a sinqle
motion unless a Commission member requests separate action on specific items.
6A. Consent Calendar - Administrative Items.
6A1 . Adoption of Ordinance No.94-001, An Ordinance Amending the Administrative
Code for the Riverside County Transportation Commission Relating to the Time
of the Administrative Committee Meeting and the Time and Location of the
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting.
Overview
Commission adoption of Ordinance No. 94-001 is requested to amend the
Administrative Code as it relates to the Administrative and Budget and Finance
Committees.
6A2. Approval of Resolution No. 94-005, A Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Amending and Adopting Local Guidelines for
Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act.
Overview
There are substantive changes to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), thus, requiring amendment to the local guidelines, and approval of
Resolution No. 94-005, A Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Amending and Adopting Local Guidelines for Implementing the
California Environmental Quality Act.
6A3. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Amendments.
Overview
In order for RCTC to be eligible to receive CMAQ or other federal funds from
FHWA, the RCTC DBE Program has to be amended.
6A4. California Transportation Plan.
Overview
This item provides the Commission with an overview of the California
Transportation Plan (CTP) as submitted to Governor Pete Wilson on December
30, 1993. There is no formal comment period offered at this time. Several
issues remain regarding responsibilities for implementation of the Plan which
may be of interest to the Commission. Awareness of these issues is important
to RCTC's role in several programs and any future comment opportunities on
the Plan.
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6A5. Amendment to Contract #RO91O9 with Valley Research and Planning
Associates.
Overview
Valley Research and Planning Associates (VRPA) was contracted in 1990 to
provide technical expertise in the development of the Riverside County
Congestion Management Program (CMP), and in 1992 to assist in the
preparation of the Strategic Plan. The work tasks have undergone substantial
efforts and continue to be ongoing as the programs evolve.
6A6. Approval of Contract for Schiermeyer Consulting Services for FY 1993-94.
Overview
Schiermeyer Consulting Services (SCS) provides a broad range of planning
support to the Commission's rail program. This item is to request approval of
the FY 1993-94 Scope of Services and contract with SCS.
6A7. Upcoming Conferences.
Overview
The list of upcoming conferences is provided to the Commissioners. Interested
Commissioners must notify staff by deadline date, if they are interested.
6A8. Sacramento Monthly Report.
Overview
A report on legislation, proposed, and passed, from D.J. Smith/Will Kempton,
is included in the Commission's agenda for information.
6A9. Purchase of Video Conferencinq Equipment.
Overview
The Inland Empire Economic Partnership has offered to sell the video
conferencing equipment purchased under an AB2766 grant project and located
at the Telecommuting WorkCenter of Riverside County to RCTC. Staff
recommends purchase and relocation of the equipment to the Commission
office to increase accessibility to other potential users at a nominal rental rate.
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6B. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-n-Ride.
6B1. Membership on the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation
Advisory Council.
Overview
At last month's meeting, the Commission was informed that a request was
received from the Riverside Transit Agency for membership on the RCTC
Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council
(CAC/SSTAC) as the representative from the Consolidated Transportation
Service Agency (CTSA). Staff is requesting appointment of Roger Culbertson
and John R. Longberg to fill vacancies on the Committee.
6B2. Proposed FY 1993-94 SunLine Transit Agency Short Range Transit Plan
Amendment.
Overview
At last month's meeting, the Commission approved the advance of Coachella
Valley Measure A funds from the special transportation/transit program to
SunLine Transit to purchase property and a structure in Indio. Their FY 1993-
94 Short Range Transit Plan needs to be amended to include this project.
6B3. Measure A Lease Park-n-Ride Program Update.
Overview
The initial efforts under the Measure A Lease Park-n-Ride Program secured 425
spaces at seven locations. Since that time, the addition of longer time lots has
reduced the need for short term spaces provided under the lease program. This
update report highlights changes in the program.
6B4. Measure A Commuter Assistance Program Evaluation Survey Request for
Proposal.
Overview
To assist the Commission in evaluating the effectiveness of the Measure A
Commuter Assistance Program and the performance of the consultant program
staff, it is proposed that a Request for Proposal for an evaluation survey be
developed and issued. Staff recommendation regarding selection of a
consultant will be provided at a subsequent Commission meeting.
6B5. Telecommutinq WorkCenter of Riverside County Update.
Overview
The Telecommuting WorkCenter of Riverside County was relocated to 5750
Division Street, Suite 201, Riverside, California, effective February 1, 1994.
The new office is one-half mile south of Route 91 off the Arlington Avenue
exit. Telephone numbers for the WorkCenter did not change.
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6C. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
Monthly Callbox Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Callbox System for the
month of December, 1993 will be presented to the SAFE Board.
6D. Consent Calendar - Financial Items.
6D1. Measure A and LTF Revenues through December 31, 1993.
Overview
Sales tax revenues for the first half of the fiscal year have been somewhat
disappointing. Commission projections indicated that there would be about a
five percent increase in revenues over the prior year. To date, both Measure
A and LTF revenues have been essentially flat. First quarter of the fiscal year
actually showed a decline in the range of four to six percent. Second quarter
showed gains of between two and four percent, partially offsetting first quarter
declines. The net effect on revenues for the six months ending December 31,
1993, was a decline of 1.2% to 1.5%.
6D2. Cost and Schedule Reports for the Month of January.
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 for the month
ending December 31, 1993.
6E. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail.
Right -of -Entry Agreement with Birtcher for Construction Work on RCTC Property.
Overview
Birtcher Construction is requesting a right -of -entry to perform some work on the
Riverside -Downtown commuter rail station parking lot in conjunction with development
of a cinema on Birtcher property.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS.
7A1 . Regional Implementation of Transportation Control Measures (TCMs).
Overview
Implementation of Transportation Control Measures (TCMs) is a requirement of
conformity to State Implementation Plan (SIP) for meeting air quality standards. The
executive directors of the Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (RTPAs) in the
SCAG region has developed a coordinated regional approach to implementation of
TCMs
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7A2. Air Quality Conformity Regulations.
Overview
The reauthorization of the Clean Air Act in 1990 required the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) to prepare, create, and enforce regulations for implementation of the
provisions outlined in the Act. The regulations are a complex set of criteria and
procedures for determining that transportation plans, programs, and projects which
seek to use Federal funding are in conformity with State or Federal air quality
implementation plans. Staff will make a presentation at the Commission meeting.
7A3. 1993 Congestion Management Update on the Land Use Element.
Overview
At the December Commission meeting, the Commission adopted the 1993 Congestion
Management Program (CMP) Update with the provision that the Land Use Element be
further reviewed to analyze other options to meet the CMP land use requirement as
requested by the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG). Staff is
requesting that the RCTC TAC recommendation that an annual report process and
criteria, as a second alternative for CMP land use compliance be included.
7A4. Draft Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP); Draft Regional Mobility Element (RME);
Southern California Association of Governments.
Overview
SCAG is currently circulating its Draft Regional Comprehensive Plan for review and
comment. The RCP contains several planning documents that SCAG is mandated to
develop and staff is requesting that the Commission adopt comments to be forwarded
to SCAG.
7A5. Commissioner(s) Reports, if Needed.
Overview
This item is placed on the agenda to provide Commissioners the opportunity to report
on various Committees representing the Commission.
8. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE.
8A. Inland Empire Connection Routes 1 10/496.
Overview
At the December 1993 meeting, staff suggested the possibility of developing a special
district with responsibility for regional rail and bus service to address the recent
intercounty coordination problems the region has been facing. At that time, the
Commission voted to defer action on this item and reconsider options in February.
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8B. Measure A Specialized Transit Grant Application Process.
Overview
In response to suggestions from Commissioners and recipient agencies, staff has been
working to revise the application process for Measure A Specialized Transit Grant
funds. Staff requests Commission approval of the revised process and approval to
send out a request for projects.
9. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS & ROADS.
9A. Route 79 Lamb Cannon Measure "A" Highway Improvement Project/Gilman Springs
Grade Separation Project Construction Cooperative Agreement and Gilman Springs
Grade Separation Project Right -of -Wan Cooperative Agreement.
Overview
This item relates to approval of a Construction and Right -of -Way Agreement with
Caltrans for the Route 79 Lamb Canyon and Gilman Springs Grade Separation Project.
9B. Status of 1-215 Project Scopinq with FHWA and Caltrans.
Overview
The status of scoping, standards and environmental clearance for the 1-215 projects
is before the Commission for discussion and action.
9C. Caltrans Notice of Initiation of Studies on Route 60 between Valley Way and the
60/91/215 /n terchanae.
Overview
RCTC has received notification of Initiation of Studies from Caltrans District 8 for a
project on Route 60 between Valley Way and 60/91 /215 interchange, and between the
60/91/215 interchange and University Avenue on Route 60/215. The notification
states the project Caltrans and FHWA plan to construct on Route 60 between Valley
Way and the 60/91/215 interchange consists of two HOV lanes and two mixed flow
lanes. On 60/215 between the 60/91 /215 interchange and University Avenue, the
plan is to construct two HOV lanes. This item is being brought to the Commission for
discussion and response to the Notification from District 8.
9D. Re_gional Transportation Improvement Program Amendments.
Overview
Caltrans is requesting amendment of current projects in the Regional Transportation
Improvement Plan (RTIP) and State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) in Riverside
County. A list of the projects and recommended actions is provided for Commission
consideration.
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9E. Continuation of Possible Lease of Riverside Apartments 1371-1395 West La Cadena
for Right -of -Way Protection.
Overview
The Commission, in June 1993, authorized a six-month lease to the apartment complex
at 1371-1395 La Cadena Drive to allow time for Caltrans to purchase the property for
the 90/61 /1-215 interchange. The six-month lease has expired for the La Cadena
apartment complex has expired and a staff is requesting authorization to extend the
lease through March.
9F. Route 86 Status Report.
Overview
This item is to provide status of discussion, and/or action of Caltrans' proposal to
amend the STIP to shift Route 86 FY 92-93 allocation to later years (FY 96-97 through
FY 98-99) and events related to the preparation of the SEIS and schedule for the Route
86 project.
1 O. FINANCIAL ITEMS.
10A. Response to Management Letter Comments from Ernst and Young.
Overview
Presented to the Commission is the management letter comments from Ernst & Young
and staff's response to the comments.
10B. Inland Empire Economic Data Bank and Forecasting Center.
Overview
The Inland Empire Economic Data Bank and Forecasting Center was established early
this year by the University of California Riverside. The Center was to serve as the
repository for demographic and economic data for the Inland Empire, as well as provide
useful information to subscribers to assist in the interpretation of that data. The Center
was to issue timely reports and annual forecasts of the economy for the Inland Empire.
Conferences and seminars would also be held as the Center grew.
10C. Resolution No. 94-007, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission
Related to Reimbursement of Capital Expenditures".
Overview
Approval of the Commission's Resolution No. 94-007, "Resolution of the Riverside
County Transportation Commission Related to Reimbursement of Capital Expenditures"
is a requirement from the IRS to issue tax-exempt debt and reimbursement from
proceeds for expenditures incurred.
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11 . COMMUTER RAIL.
11A. MetroLink Update Earthauake Response.
Overview
This is a report on the actions by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority
(MetroLink) Board and staff to respond to the highway congestion created by the
January 17th earthquake.
11B. Transit Capital Improvement (TCI) Proiect Priorities.
Overview
This item is to support CVAG's recommendation to endorse applications from Palm
Desert and Palm Springs for TCI funding for rail stations.
12. CLOSED SESSION (if necessary).
13. ADJOURNMENT.
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TO BE POSSIBLY ACQUIRED BY EMINENT DOMAIN
FOR THE GILMAN SPRINGS ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
February 9, 1994
1. PRESIDING OFFICER OPENS HEARING.
2. PRESIDING OFFICER CALLS UPON THE CLERK FOR PROOFS OF MAILING
OF NOTICES OF HEARING (AND OF THE NOTICES OF CHANGE OF
LOCATION OF HEARING).
3. PRESIDING OFFICER CALLS UPON STAFF FOR A REPORT REGARDING THE
REAL PROPERTY TO BE POSSIBLY ACQUIRED AS RELATING TO THE
COMMISSION'S PURPOSES.
4. PRESIDING OFFICER CALLS FOR THE CLERK TO NOTE ALL WRITTEN
OBJECTIONS, PROTESTS, AND REQUESTS TO BE HEARD, WHICH HAVE
BEEN FILED, RECEIVED, READ AND CONSIDERED.
5. PRESIDING OFFICER CALLS UPON ALL PERSONS WITH AN INTEREST IN
THE PROPERTY WHO WISH TO BE HEARD.
6. PRESIDING OFFICER CLOSES HEARING.
7. IF THE COMMISSION WISHES TO PROCEED, IT ADOPTS THE RESOLUTION.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS
(Palm Desert)
CHAIRMAN'S INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ANNUALLY TO
RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS.
APPROXIMATELY $24 MILLION DOLLARS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY FOR
TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES PURSUANT TO THE STATE TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT. AS A PRIORITY, THESE FUNDS MUST BE USED FOR
PUBLIC TRANSIT. IF THERE ARE FUNDS REMAINING AFTER MEETING ALL
REASONABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS, THESE FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND ROADS. IN RECENT
YEARS, MONEY HAS BEEN PROVIDED IN THE PALO VERDE VALLEY AND WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FOR STREETS AND ROADS PURPOSES AFTER ALL
REASONABLE TRANSIT NEEDS WERE MET. IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY,
HOWEVER, ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED FOR TRANSIT FOR THE
LAST SEVEN YEARS.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS HEARING IS TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON WHETHER
THERE ARE REASONABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS THAT ARE NOT BEING MET.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE KEY WORD HERE IS REASONABLE -- REASONABLE
TRANSIT NEEDS. THIS MEANS THAT THERE MUST BE EVIDENCE THAT THERE
WILL BE SUFFICIENT RIDERSHIP TO JUSTIFY ANY ADDITIONAL EXPANSION OF
SERVICE OR NEW SERVICES. DUE TO THE FACT THAT ALL AVAILABLE
TRANSIT FUNDS ARE BEING USED TO OPERATE THE FIXED -ROUTE AND
PARATRANSIT SYSTEMS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY, THE SERVICE NEEDS
RAISED THROUGH THIS PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE
COACHELLA VALLEY WILL BE USED TO ASSIST IN THE EVALUATION OF
CURRENT SERVICES AND WILL HELP WITH DECISIONS TO POSSIBLY CHANGE
EXISTING SERVICES.
IT IS NOT OUR PURPOSE TO LISTEN TO COMPLAINTS ABOUT EXISTING
SERVICES. WE ARE HERE TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ABOUT TRANSIT NEEDS THAT
ARE NOT BEING MET AND NEED TO BE CONSIDERED. IF YOU HAVE SERVICE
COMPLAINTS, THEY SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE TRANSIT AGENCY.
IF YOU WOULD PREFER JUST TO LISTEN TODAY, THE COMMISSION WILL
ACCEPT LETTERS REGARDING UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS UNTIL MARCH 1. PLEASE
SEND THEM TO THE COMMISSION OFFICE AT 3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUI'T'E
100, RIVERSIDE, 92501. THOSE OF YOU WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE
HEARING BOARD SHOULD FILL OUT A CARD THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM
COMMISSION STAFF. WE WILL CALL YOUR NAME IN THE SAME ORDER THAT WE
RECEIVE THE CARDS. I WOULD ASK THAT YOU LIMIT YOUR PRESENTATION TO
FIVE (5) MINUTES. ALSO, SIGN AND SPANISH INTERPRETERS ARE
AVAILABLE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT REQUIRE THEIR SERVICE.
THE PUBLIC HEARING IS NOW OPEN.
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Franklin E. Sherkow
Agency Director
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
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DATE:`ilanuary 31, 1994
TO. °`;Supervisor Melba Dunlap
":Supervisor Corky Larson
Supervisor Horton Younglove
FAOK: Franklin E. Sherko
Agency Director
REi RCTC Agonda'Comments (Based on Administrative Committee
Agenda of February 2, 1994)
AO J. Laureate
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Agenda Item #511 — Approval of, Resolution No. 94-005, A, Besn).ution
of the e i verb ide Coanty Transportation_ Commission Amendjrns. and
Adootina Local guidelines for the Califu nid
Apv'i rclimwntal Quality Act
Recommend support."
Agenda Item 4SC - DisadvantagBusiness Enterprise Proaram
Aia�dments
Recommond support.
Agenda Item k5F - Air Ouality C9nforeity Regulations
A Commission briefing is warranted on this subject. Ask staff why
we still don't have authority to obligate Federal -aid from last
summer's (1993) SCAG-RTIP amendment. (We'd all like to know.)
Agenda Item #SG - 1993 Congestion Management Update on the Land lase
Element
we are heading toward inter -jurisdictional disputes (as ;oe lined
on staff report, Page 1, Paragraph 3). Does RCTC care?
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Agenda Ttem *SE - Draft Regional Comprehensive Plan (RrP); Draft
Regional Mobility Element (RME), Southern California Aesociatien
of Governments
This issue has been discussed at length within WRCOG. The central
problems With the plan are the doubling of Western County
population and the relatively low job increase (i.e., the future
Jobe/housing ratio is no better than the present one for western
County). There are similar issues at stake for the Desert. Thies
presents real quality of life issues, as well as transportation
funding shortfalls.
Agenda Item_ #51 - Amendment to Contract #R09104 with valley
Research and Planning Associates
I would ask that more of this work be coordinated with local staff,
especially the County. We have already done the Work on the TIA
guidelines and RCM level of service analysis. Much of this County
work has been and will be the basis of the RCTC product. Can the
County provide some part of this project?
Agenda Item *5.7 - Approval of Contract for Schie__rme_v r Consulting
Services for FY 1993 34
Recommend support.
Agenda Item 05P - Purchase of. video Conferencing Egyipment
Recommend support.
Agenda Item #6C - Proeased FY I991-44 SunLine Transit Agency Short
Rangy Transit plan Amendpent
Recommend support.
Agenda Item #6E - Measure 'A' Specialized Transit Grant Asua],ieation
Process
Where are the evaluation criteria? The Commission should approve
the criteria for judging projects:
Consolidation and coordination should be part of this criteria.
At this time, transit providers in Riverside County will have an
extremely difficult time making a legitimate case for CMAQ funding.
How will the Commission judge CMAQ funding for transit service?
I strongly urge you to measure it on the same basis as for highway
projects, as adopted by the Commission just last year. All
projects must ahoy a direct congestion and/or air quality benefit.
Projects should be funded based on how well they achieve these
goals.
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RCTC Agenda Comments
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Agenda Item #6F - Measure 'A' Lease Park-n-Ride ProgrNggdate
Recommend support. however, more than one year ago, RCTC and
Caltrana promised to develop guidelines on the needs for park-n-
ride spaces. Local governments are Waiting for this information
and are willing, in many cases, to condition new development to
provide some of these spaces. Every month that goes by,
opportunities are lost. What is that status?
��ndA Tta�m �6% - ileaBure 'A' CommLter Assistance Program
Evaluation Survey Request for proposal
What's the ballpark cost?
Agenda Ttem 47a_!m-Adoption of Resolution No. 94-004. � Resolution
of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Declaring that
the Acouisition of reap Tnterests in Certain Real Propertv by
Eminent Domain is Necessary for phe Construction of a wide
Separation at the Tnternection of Gilman Springs Road and State
Mi.ghway 79, Also Known As Lamb Canyon Road' to Acquire Property
Heeded for the Route 79_ Gilman IprinigE Road Grade Separation
Project
Recommend support.
Amanda Item #7B - Route 79 Lamb Cam!' Measure 'A' Highway
Lgarpvement Projpr_t fC i l mrin Springs Grade Separation Pro feot
Conetruation Cooperative Aareement and Gilman Springs Grade
SeDaration_Zrvject Right-of.Way Cnnperative Agreement
Recommend support.
bgenda Item 47C - Status of T-715 project SOoning with FHWA and
Caltrans
Recommend support.
Amanda Item #7D - Caltrans Notice of Initiation_pf Studies on Route
60 between Valley Way and the 60/91/215 Interchange
Recommend support.
Agenda /tem 47E - Re9innal Transportation Improvement Program
Amendments
Recommendation #i is incorrectly labeled as Route 60. It should
be I-15.
A proposed revision to the short-term capital program should be
shown to the Commission with these recommendations. How does it
impact cash availability and other projects (financially,
physically)?
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ROTC Agenda Comments
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Agenda Item #9A - Resoortoo to Managoaent Letter Coeaentq from Ernst
and Young
Recommend support with the addition that if cost allocation plans,
audits, or other items have been approved by the State Controller,
Caltrans, or other recognized agencies, they will be acceptable to
RCTC.
Agenda Item #10A - Right-of-Rntryr Agreement Mitt Birtoher for
Construction Work on RCTC 2roverty
Recommend support.
Agenda Item #10B - Authorization for Tetra Tech: Inc., to perform
a_Z=eliminary Hazardous Waste Investigation at the Latimer Grain
Hill Property in the City of AivPrside
Recommend support.
flew Item
The staff should update the Commission on State Highway 86 events,
with possible action items concerning the environmental process.
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Larry Parrish, CAO
:John Johnson, AO
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Jack Reagan, RCTC
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Date: Tuesday, January 25, 1994 10:47 am
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JAY C. EGENES
PENELOPE ALEXANDER
TARA REILLY WIRTZ
JAMES R. BAXTER
MICHAEL G. RAMSEY
BRENDAN W. BRANDT
RONALD D. GETCHEY
SAUL JAFFE
DAVID P. RUTH
GRESHAM, VARNER, SAVAGE. NOLAN & TILDEN
LAN' OFFICES
600 NORTH ARROWHEAD AVENUE. SUITE 300
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA 02401
(714) 884-2171 (714) 824-0011
TELECOPIER (714) 888-2120
February 9, 1994
Riverside County Transportation Commission
3560 University Avenue
Suite 100
Riverside, California 92501
WILLIAM GUTHRIE (1888-1947)
DONALD W JORDAN (1907. 1989)
JOHN B. LONERGAN (RETIRED 1978
IRVINE OFFICE
15815 ALTON PARKWAY. SUITE 250
IRVINE. CALIFORNIA 92718
TELEPHONE (714) 753-1288
RIVERSIDE OFFICE
3737 MAIN STREET. SUITE 800
RIVERSIDE. CALIFORNIA 92501
TELEPHONE (714) 274-7777
VICTORVILLE OFFICE
14011 PARK AVENUE. SUITE 140
VICTORVILLE. CALIFORNIA 92392
TELEPHONE (819) 243-2889
Re: Grade Separation in Riverside County on State Route 79 at Sanderson
Avenue/Gillman Springs Road 08-RIV-79-33.5/34.3 ("Project")
Dear Sirs:
We represent Rancho Nuevo Partnership in the above -referenced matter. Rancho Nuevo
is the record owner of Assessor Parcel Nos. 430-070-002 and 430-070-003 ("Property").
On November 24, 1993, the Riverside County General Services Agency/Building
Services Division offered, on behalf of the Riverside County Transportation Commission
("RCTC"), to purchase portions of the Property in order to facilitate the above -referenced
Project. These acquisitions would include the taking of certain land adjacent to Sanderson
Avenue and depriving the remainder Property held by Rancho Nuevo of critically important
access to Sanderson Avenue.
Specifically, by condemning the Property's access to Sanderson Avenue and restricting
the Property's sole access to Gillman Springs Road, the condemnation action renders the
Property undevelopable. The Property is zoned as RT (i.e. a mobile home park). Gillman
Springs Road cannot support the development of the Property as a mobile home park.
Moreover, the access to Gillman Springs Road is directly impacted by an earthquake fault. In
order to develop the Property as a mobile home park, Rancho Nuevo Partnership will have to
provide adequate primary and secondary access (See Riverside County Ordinance 460.11 AIII
§ 3.2(I)). Without such access, the Property will not be developable.
Despite Rancho Nuevo's asserted concerns relating to the inadequacy of the offer and the
treatment of severance damages, it appears RCTC has determined to proceed.
In order to evaluate the potential adverse nature of various environment impacts
including, but not limited to the increased traffic on Gillman Springs Road, Rancho Nuevo
requested the condemning agency provide evidence that CalTrans, as the lead agency, had
complied with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). Despite numerous requests,
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CalTrans and the County of Riverside General Services Agency have failed to provide Rancho
Nuevo with adequate evidence of CEQA compliance.
After repeated requests (beginning on November 24, 1993), on February S, 1994, the day
immediately prior to the hearing on the proposed Resolution of Necessity, CalTrans provided
this office with documentation claiming that the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
In its Categorical Exemption document of January 1994 CalTrans admits that the "project does
not fall within an exempt class". Moreover, CalTrans then claims that the Project falls within
the general exemption which states: "Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the
activity is not subject to CEQA." 14CCR § 15061(b)(3) (emphasis added). The present situation
does not fall within the above narrow exemption, which exception must be narrowly construed
under CEQA. Specifically, for the following reasons this Project may possibly have a
significant environmental effect: 1) The Project deprives the Property of critical access rendering
it undevelopable; 2) The Project fails to adequately consider traffic impact to Gillman Springs
Road, and 3) The Project fails to adequately consider the noise impacts to the Property. The
length and detail of the document itself is indicative of the inappropriateness of relying on a
categorical exemption. Rancho Nuevo submits that this Project does not fall within any
categorical exemption of CEQA. The cursory CEQA documentation fails to consider land use,
traffic and noise impacts to the Property.
In light of the above, CalTrans must undertake at least a CEQA initial study and/quite
possibly, an environmental impact report, to consider the above -referenced deficiencies.
Very truly your ,
Saul faffe
of GRESHAM, VARNER, SAVAGE,
NOLAN & TILDEN
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