HomeMy Public PortalAbout05 May 11, 1994 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1994
KAY CENICEROS MULTI -PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER
29995 EVANS ROAD
SUN CITY, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters of the Consent Calendar will be approved in a simile
motion unless a Commission member requests separate action on specific Items.
4A. Consent Calendar - Administrative Items.
4A1. Sacramento Monthly Report.
Overview
A report on legislation, proposed, and passed, from D.J. Smith/Will Kempton, is
included in the Commission's agenda. This is a receive and file item.
4A2. AMTRAK Reauthorization.
Overview
Legislation is being considered by Congress to reauthorize AMTRAK service. The
California Transportation Commission (CTC) has adopted a resolution dealing
with the funding issues. The Commission is requested to endorse the CTC
resolution and to request the Congressional delegation to closely monitor the
AMTRAK reauthorization legislation to protect California's interest.
4A3. Proposed FY 1994-95 Budget for the Department of Transportation.
Overview
Presented to the Commission for information is a summary of the California
Transportation Commission's (CTC) evaluation and recommendations of the
Proposed FY 1994-95 Budget for the Department of Transportation. This is a
receive and file item.
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44-. Amendment to the Administrative Code for the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Relating to its Administrative and Budget and Finance Committee
Meetings.
Overview
This item is to amend the Administrative Code as it relates to the meeting day
and location of the Budget and Finance, and meeting time of the Administrative
Committees. The Commission is requested to approve the proposed change and
adopt Ordinance 94-002.
4A5. Upcoming Conference.
Overview
The information on APTA 1994 Rapid Transit Conference is provided to
Commissioners. Interested Commissioners must notify staff by deadline date.
4B. Consent Calendar - Financial Items.
4B1. City of Corona Advance Funding Agreement.
Overview
This item is to execute an amended advance funding agreement with the City of
Corona for an increased amount not -to -exceed $6,525,000. The Commission is
requested to authorize execution of the Advance Funding Agreement.
4B2. Cost and Schedule Reports for the Month of May.
Overview
The material in the agenda 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 March 31, 1994. This is a receive and file item.
4C. Consent Calendar - Congestion Management /Air Quality Programs.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality FY 94/95 (Balance of Funds) Program of Projects
Recommendation.
Overview
In response to a call for projects for the balance of FY 94/95 unprogrammed Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds from the South Coast Air Basin allocation, 26
proposals were received from 13 different entities. The proposals were rated by a six
member Technical Evaluation Committee and forwarded to the CMAQ/STP Subcommittee
for their review and action. The Subcommittee's recommended program of projects is
being forwarded to the Commission for its consideration.
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4D. Consent Calendar - Transit/Bicycle.
4D1. Membership on the Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation
Advisory Council.
Overview
Bob McMackin, Citizens' Advisory Committee representative from the Corona
area, recently notified staff that due to new employment, he must resign
membership on the Committee. Nominations from Commissioners of active
citizens interested in public transit that are willing and able to participate on the
Committee should be provided to staff. Staff will present the names to the
Commission for appointment at a future meeting.
4D2. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Extension Request from the
County of Riverside.
Overview
The County of Riverside was allocated $150,000 of FY 1993-94 SB 821 funds for
the construction of the Santa Ana River Bikeway Phase III project. The County
is requesting a twelve month extension to June 30, 1995, to award the
construction contract for the project. The Commission is requested to approve
the extension.
4E. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets & Roads.
Utilization of County of Riverside Staff to Perform Surveying Services and Material Testing
Services for the Route 79 Lamb Canyon Project.
Overview
The Route 79 Lamb Canyon Measure A Highway Improvement Project was advertised for
construction April 18, 1994. The County of Riverside has requested to RCTC to provide
surveying and material testing services for the project. The Commission directed staff to
negotiate with the County an appropriate scope and cost at the March meeting. Staff has
worked with the County staff to determine scope and cost. The Commission is requested
to authorize the Executive Director to enter into an agreement between RCTC and the
County.
4F. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)
Monthly Call Box Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box System for the
month of March, 1994 is presented to the SAFE Board. This is a receive and file item.
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4G. Consent Calendar - Rall Items.
Highgrove Layover Facility Status Report
Overview
A meeting was held with the Highgrove Community Services Agency and residents
regarding the proposal to locate the Metrolink layover facility. Issues and concerns were
discussed. Staff will continue to work with those involved and will present progress
reports to the Commission. This is a receive and file item.
5. BUDGET ITEMS.
5A. Funding for Job Development Interchanges in Measure A Program - 1-15 and Yuma Drive,
1-15 and Galena, and 1-215 and Eastridge.
Overview
This item relates to the Job Development Interchange Program of the Western County
Highway Program. Staff is recommending that: 1) the Commission discuss the merits of
budgeting funds for the Yuma Interchange in the three-year budget and committing up
to $5.5 million Measure A funds to match City of Norco funds for completion of the
project; 2) Should the Commission concur with commitment of funds to the Yuma project,
staff be directed to include funding for Yuma in the proposed Measure A three-year
budget and beyond, to complete the project; and, 3) direct staff to continue working with
the County of Riverside on finalization of scope and schedule for the 1-15 and Galena
Interchange project.
5B. Preliminary FY 1994-95 Metrolink Operations/Maintenance of Wav/Capital Budget.
Overview
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) is required to transmit a
preliminary budget to the member agencies by May 1st of each year. This item provides
an overview of the preliminary budget which was scheduled for SCRRA action at their
April 27, 1994, special meeting. The Commission is requested to discuss this item and/or
take action on SCRRA's budget as it relates to projects in Riverside County.
5C. Measure A Vision and Strategy Paper.
Overview
The issues and concerns raised at the workshop held on April 25th are included in staff
memorandum. Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve the Vision and
Strategy Paper - Part I with modifications as recommended at the April workshop; 2)
Direct staff to incorporate the approved recommendations into a final version of the Vision
and Strategy Paper and make it available for distribution; 3) Defer the development of a
schedule for completing each of the projects until after the November elections to allow
participation of new Commissioners; 4) Consider requests for funding specific in the next
several months' projects on a case by case basis considering the following factors prior
to approval: (a) Likelihood of the project to compete for and receive future STIP funds;
(b) evidence that if STIP funds should reasonably be expected for the project in the
future, Measure A funds used to advance the project will be reimbursed; (c) availability
of local match funds where required; and, (d) project readiness.
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5D. Proposed FY 1994-95 Mission and Goa! Statements and Budget.
Overview
The FY 1994-95 Mission and Goal Statements are presented for discussion and adoption.
The proposed Budget is scheduled for public hearing and adoption at the June 8, 1994
meeting.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS.
6A. Senate Bill 1731 (Leonard): Riverside County Transportation Commission.
Overview
This item is an update of the current status of the legislation. Staff is requesting the
Commission to take a position on the legislation in accordance with the position adopted
at the April 13, 1994, meeting.
6B. Proposition 1A - Earthquake Relief and Seismic Retrofit Bond Act of 1994.
Overview
An Earthquake Relief and Seismic Retrofit Bond Act of 1994, Proposition 1 A is presented.
The Commissioner's support for the proposition is being sought. Self-help programs
which rely on STIP funding will be delayed, if this proposition is not passed. The
Commission is requested to adopt Resolution 94-012 supporting Proposition IA.
6C. Pass Through of RCTC Funds for Transportation Planning.
Overview
At least 1/2 of 3% of Riverside County's Transportation Development Act Planning Funds
must be spent on special transportation planning studies. Based on the TDA estimate,
the proposed proportionate shares to be budgeted are $107,940 for Coachella Valley
Associated Governments and $269,850 for Western Riverside Council of Governments.
The Commission also received planning funding requests from the County of Riverside
TLMA and the cities of Murrieta and Temecula. It is requested that the Commission
approve the allocation of $269,860 to WRCOG subject to: 1) Document that the work
proposed Murrieta and Temecula are incorporated in WRCOG's work program; and, 2)
Staff of RCTC, WRCOG and County of Riverside TLMA resolve any overlap of proposed
work, with the intent to incorporating appropriate County proposed work in WRCOG's
work program.
6D. Revision to Contract for Transportation Pricing Research for Transportation Project
Overview
The study, fully funded by the State of California and SCAG, to determine acceptability
of various transportation pricing concepts was approved by the Commission last year.
This is a request to expand the study statewide. The Commission is requested to
authorize the Executive Director to amend the contract with Caltrans (funding) and J.
Moore Methods (expenditure) to expand Phases 2 and 3 of the California Transportation
Pricing Research Project. The contract would be increased from $160,000 to $210,000
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6E. Commissioners/Executive Director Report.
Overview
This item is placed on the agenda to provide Commissioners/Executive Director the
opportunity to report on Commission activities. Commissioner Dunlap will be reporting on
the APTA Commuter Rail Conference and Jack Reagan will report on the TRANNY Award
presentation.
7. RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE.
7A. Club Ride ACT Award.
Overview
The Measure A funded Club Ride Program was recognized by the Association for
Commuter Transportation (ACT) at it's Southern California Chapters 1994 Annual
Conference. Club Ride received the ACTs 'Award of Excellence' in the category of
Regional or City-wide Program. This is a receive and file item.
7B. Measure A Specialized Transit RFP Evaluation Recommendations.
Overview
As directed by the Commission, 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 proposals were received
and the Evaluation Committee is recommending approval of 15 projects. It is also
recommended that staff work with the Volunteer Center of Greater Riverside to modify
their proposal and return in June for final funding allocation, and that the Executive
Director execute the funding agreements.
8. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT/AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS
SCAG Adoption of the Regional Mobility Element (RME) and Conformity Findings.
Overview
SCAG was scheduled to adopt the RME of the Regional Comprehensive Plan on May 6, 1994.
However, a delay in mailing of the final EIR formal adoption of the RME and Conformity findings
to June 2, 1994. This is a receive and file item.
9. CLOSED SESSION.
9A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956(c) - Relating to the Interstate Commerce Commission's Decision in Finance
Docket No. 32173.
9B. 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 Corporation.
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10. ADJOURNMENT.
The next Commission meeting will be on Wednesday, June 8, 1994, 2:00 p.m. at the Riverside
County Transportation Commission Offices, 3560 University Avenue, Ste. 100, Riverside.
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RE: RCTC Agehdm''Comments (Based on Administrative Committee
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Agenda Item *SA -410nate Bill 1741 (JAKmmrd): Riverside County
Transportation Comftsion.
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Thie started ouk,b14E444.1.6.C:two cities . Now, we are adding up to
three CitiWW. HOW about adding another Supervisor, making four
scats for the Supervisors, with one of these for the 4th District
and one for the 3rd District. The reason for adding the 3rd
District is that it is split between the Eastern and Western
County. Adding three new cities'Weat* withoutther Supervisors'
seat does not soom equitable. WhenSuperviad*s attend meetings,
they represent both the cities andcountarAreas. When cities
representatives attend meetings, #1.4t:xcp#Cseht cities.
Agenda Item f5E - measure A vision amWrStratigt Paper.
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Three issues are recommended:
1. Equitable funding for interchange projects, with any project
savings from the Highway Program to flow over to raise the
funding levels of these interchanges to at least 50%.
2. Oppose the use of any STP Discretionary Funding, and m0,0 ClUda
Funding for any regional measure -AN Projects. The measure
"A" Projects have significant funding, and these SW, andl,CMAO
funds are vitally needed for local projects. Reca.i4ithe
funding from TDA, and Pees and Forfeitures that nay.‘1Deelii400
to US in the past two years.
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3. Approve acquisition of right-of-way for a 6-lane 5H 74.
Agenda Item SSE - Proposition IA - Barthmnako Mallet and Seismic
Retrofit Bond Act of 1994.
Support may be necessary, but why don't any local bridges benefit
from this Bond Program? Our bridges need to be retrofit just as
much as the States. So much for partnerships.
Aaenda Item #5G
Planning.
- Pass Through of RCTC Funds for Transportation
Local agencies ha
projects.
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Agenda Item t6A - Proposed FY 1994-95 Mission and Goal Statements
and *midget_
Recommend support (also see Agenda Item #9R).
Agenda Item #BE - City of Corona Advances Funding Agreement.
Agreement not in package for review_
Agenda Item 47A - nra fi- Coniormity Findings: 1994 Regional
Mobility Element; 1993-99 Regional Transportation Improvement
Zrogram Amendment.
This process may take on full year next time. SCAG needs to find
ways of changing this process for the next cycle.
Amanda /tam #7B - SCAG Adoption of the Regional Mobility Element
.ILL.
WARNING: VET/Emission Fees should be carefully considered and
debated. The impact on economic development may be very large.
The question is: What is the BEST and MOST COST-EFFECTIVE Way of
improving air quality without reducing the quality of life? These
proposals are not the answer. We support the attached WRCOG
position.
(FY 94/95rand 95/96j. Cooperate with County staff on scope
and cost items that might be reduced or postponed with
Caltrans' permission. Cooperate with County and Caltrans
staff to seek demonstration tunds from state and/or Federal
sources. It the outcome of the scoping and demonstration
funding efforts is not successful, ask the County to return
to the Commission to secure funding of no less than the Soil
full project funding for FY 97/98."
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Agenda.._Ttem #7C - Conaestion Mitigation and Air Quality Fv 94225
(Balance of Funds) Program of Protects Recommendation.
Recommend support with the following comment. A planning study is
required for the most congested spot in all of Riverside County
(cities and county areas). This -pot is Green River Road (ranked
#19). Though this project is not funded in this cycle, the
planning and design should be. This may be the test case of how
we are to u*e CMAQ Funds for "planning which leads directly Lo an
eligible project_" we are trilling to trade the electric vehicle
project (ranked 411) for the planning funds. Otherwise, we need
help from RCTC in.securi.ng other planning funding funds, in order
to be ready for the next CMAQ funding cycle. Green River Road
should be at the top of the list.
Agenda Item #8D - SB 821 Bicycle _and_4edestrian.eacilit�a Proaram
-_Extension Request from the Counts of Riverside_
Recommend support.
Agenda Items 49A - Utilisation of County of Riverside Staff to
perform Surveyi na services and Material Testing ,Services for the
Route 79 Lamb Canyon Proiect,
Excellent! Recommend support. (We'll keep you informed about the
progress through County Counsel.)
Agrnda. Item #RB - Funding _for alb Development Interchanges in
Measure A Program) - I-15 and Yuma Drive. I-15 and Galena, And T-
211i and hantridge.
Untortunately, this fails short of our understandings, as a result
of the meeting with Norco and aCTC. Recommendation #3 should be
replaced with the following:
"Commit necessary funding for all pre -construction work
(excluding right -of -purchase) within the next two fiscal years
(FY 94/95 and 95/96). Cooperate with County staff on *cope
and cost items that might be reduced or postponed with
Caltrans' permies.ion. Cooperate with County and Caltrans
staff to seek demonstration funds from State and/or Federal
sources. Yf the outcome of the scoping and demonstration
funding efforts is not successful, ask the County to return
to the commission to secure funding of no leas than the 50%
full project funding for FY 97/98."
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RCTC Agenda Comments
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Agenda Item #11k - Preliminary FY 1994--95 MetrnLink
Operatioae �Ha.intei►ance of Way f c'a�i to 1 sudget .
Discuss at meeting.
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Attachment
cc: Supervisor Buster
Supervisor Ceniceroa
Larry Parrish, C;AO
John Johnson, AO
Dave Barnhart
Tek Tanaka
Lou Gamache/Ed Studor
Jack Reagan, RCTC