HomeMy Public PortalAbout10 October 13, 1993 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMIVIISSION
OCTOBER 13, 1993
2:00 P.M.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
3560 UNIVERSITY AVE., STE. 100, RIVERSIDE, CA
CONFERENCE ROOM A
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Gary Gallegos, the newly appointed CaRrans District 11 Director, will be present at the meeting.
3. RCTC CITIZEN MEMBER ALTERNATE RECOMMENDATION.
Overview
The Ad Hoc Selection Committee will make their recommendation and the Commission will select
the Citizen Member Alternate.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
5. AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS.
6. 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.
6A. Consent Calendar - Administrative Items.
6A1. Legislative Monthly Report.
Overview
This is a monthly report of transportation related legislative issues prepared by
Will Kempton of D.J. Smith Associates, the Commission's legislative consultant.
6A2. Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Update on Round One Selections.
"Overview
A brief report on the CTC's action and the next steps for Round One submittals
will be included in the Commission's October 13th agenda packet .
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6A3. RCTC/Caltrans Master Agreement - Federal Funds.
Overview
In order for the Commission to directly receive federal funds available under the
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program, as well as other federal formula
and discretionary funding programs administered by Cattrans, an agreement
must be in place between the Commission and Caltrans.
6A4. Authorization to Discuss Possible Creation of Site Specific Joint Powers
Development Agency with the City of Riverside.
Overview
Staff is requesting authorization to initiate discussions with the City of Riverside
to determine interest in creating a joint powers agency to facilitate development
of RCTC's property at the northwest quadrant of the Routes 91 /60/1-215
interchange.
6B. Consent Calendar - Translt/Rldeshare/Park-n-Rlde.
5B1. San Bemardino Associated Govemments' Commuter Assistance Program.
Overview
In the interest of establishing a coordinated bi-county approach to transportation
demand management, San Bemardino Associated Govemments has selected
RCTC to develop and implement a commuter assistance program for San
Bemardino County residents consistent with RCTC's Measure A Program. Staff
is requesting authorization to enter into an agreement for services as outlined in
its June 10, 1993 proposal to SANBAG.
6B2. Club Ride Update.
Overview
ClubRide, the Rideshare Club of Riverside County, has continued to grow. The
membership totaling 2,550 recently received the first issue of the ClubRide
newsletter and had an opportunity to participate in a special event at Castle
Amusement Park.
6B3. Update on the Downtown Riverside Trolley.
Overview
In May 1993, the Riverside County Transportation Commission approved
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for the implementation of the
Riverside Trolley Project. An update on the project has been prepared by the
Riverside Transit Agency and is attached for your review.
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6B4. Measure A Specialized Transit Grant Request from the Nonprofit Transportation
Project.
Overview
A copy of the Measure A Specialized Transit Grant Request from the Non -Profit
Transportation Project is presented to the Commission. The consortium has
applied for a Federal Section 16 Grant for capital equipment and are requesting
$30,428 in Measure A Specialized Transit Funds from the Western County to
provide the required 20% match.
6B5. Lease Agreement for Telecommuting WorkCentei of Riverside County.
Overview
Staff is working with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership to transition
responsibilities for the Telecommuting WorkCenter of Riverside County.
Negotiation of a lease rate for the facility is in progress. Staff is requesting
authorization to enter into a one year lease agreement.
6B6. Annual Transit Operators Report:
Overview
This item provides an overview of the eight Riverside County public transit
operators performance for fiscal year 1992-93. The information used to develop
this report was provided by the operators.
6C. Consent Calendar - Hlehways/Local Streets do Roads.
6C1. Surface Transportation Program (STP) Reprogramming Request - County of
Riverside
Overview
The County of Riverside is proposing to replace the Limonite Avenue and Bain
Street signal project with a comparable signal project at Limonite Avenue and
Beach Street under the Commission's approve STP discretionary program.
6C2. FY 1993-94 LTF Allocations for Streets and Roads - Palo Verde Valley.
Overview
The estimated FY 1993-94 apportionment of Local Transportation Funds for the
Palo Verde Valley area is $335,811. The Commission has allocated $32,800 to
the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, leaving a balance of $293,011 for local
streets and roads purposes.
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6C3. Transfer of Funds to RCHCA (Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency) for
Mitigation for Route 79 - Mystic Lake Property Acquisition.
Overview
Staff is requesting approval of $373,400 for acquiring mitigation properties at the
CDFG San Jacinto Wildlife Preserve under special purchase agreement between
RCTC and the RCHCA.
6C4. Video Tape Route 79 - Mystic Lake Property Acquisition/Landbankinq Concept.
Overview
Staff is requesting approval of the preparation of a Documentary Video Tape by
Dames & Moore that emphasizes RCTC's effort in achieving wildlife preservation
goals in Riverside County for an amount not -to -exceed $15,000.
6C5. Route 79. Gilman Springs Road Grade Separation
Overview
Caltrans has requested of the Commission to investigate alternate methods of
funding the Gilman Springs Grade Separation Project in the near term, because
there is doubt that Caftrans will be able to meet schedule on right-of-way
acquisition. A possible alternate, is the utilization of the Vasconcellos Bill, for the
Commission to fund the acquisition of right-of-way and possibly construction, with
Caftrans reimbursing the Commission for these costs, when the approved
'HSOPP' Funds are made available. ff it is unknown or doubtful that RCTC can
be reimbursed the funds for advancing the Gilman Springs Grade Separation
Project, utilizing the Vasconcellos Bill, it is requested that the Commission open
for discussion any other alternatives for funding of the project or delay of the
project and the possible consequences of delay of the project.
6D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
6D1. Funding Agreement with California Highway Patrol for a Computer Aided Dispatch
jCAD) Workstation for the Freeway Service Patrol Program.
Overview
The Califomia Highway Patrol's Inland Communications Center provides dispatch
services for the Riverside County Freeway Service Patrol Program. The Center
is an automated dispatch center which utilizes a computer aided dispatch (CAD)
system procured by state contract and installed in September of 1992. In order
to implement the FSP program on schedule, a workstation was borrowed from
CHP. However, the CHP is in the process of purchasing additional workstations
for Caftrans and the FSP workstation could be added to the same purchase
order. The attached funding agreement provides reimbursement for the purchase
of a workstation.
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6D2. Professional Services Contract with Titan Advanced Digital Systems for SAFE
Support Services.
Overview
On July 8, 1992, the Riverside County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
approved a two year contract with Titan Advanced Digital Systems for
professional service support for the SAFE callbox program. As a result of action
taken by the Commission at its July 14, 1993 meeting, Titan's scope of work with
regards to Intelligent Vehicle/Highway Systems (IVHS) projects has significantly
increased. Consequently, the contract amount for FY 1993-94 has been revised
to $150,068.
6D3. Monthly Call Box Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box System
for the month of August 1993 is presented to the SAFE Board.
6E. Consent Calendar - Commuter RaII.
6E1. Operations Update.
Overview
Enclosed is a status report on commuter rail activities.
6E2. Transit Capital improvement (TCI) Applications Coachella Valley Rail Stations and
Approval of the Regional Guideway Financial Plan.
Overview
The cities of Palm Desert and Palm Springs have each submitted applications to
the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to partially fund rail station
development at different sites within the Coachella Valley under the Transit
Capital Improvement (TCI) program.
6F. Consent Calendar - Financial Items.
Cost and Schedule Reports for the Month of October.
Overview
The data enclosed depicts the current costs and schedule status of contracts reported
by Route, 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 August 31, 1993.
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7. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE.
Ca!trans Small Employer Commuter Assistance Program.
Overview
Development of a Small Employer Commuter Assistance Program entitled 'Keys to the Future' has
been completed by staff. The Program campaign, including a nine minute video, will be
presented at the meeting. Distribution to 750 small employers in targeted Orange County areas
will occur over a six week period beginning the first week of October.
8. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS & ROADS.
8A. Route 91 Congestion - Corona Resident Concerns.
Overview
Staff attended a meeting with residents and staff from the City of Corona on September
21 st to discuss existing and future congestion problems and solutions for Route 91.
Enclosed is a summarization of their concerns.
8B. Report on Route 86.
Overview
Staff attended the Route 86 Supplemental EIS 'Public Scoping Meeting' at CVAG on
September 27th. Legal Counsel is exploring options available to the Commission.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS.
9A. 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.
9B. Upcoming Conference.
Overview
The 'California Quality Initiative 'Partnerships in Quality" Conference is being held on
November 4th and 5th, the 'Highway Users Legislative & Leadership Conference' is being
held on November 11th through 14th; and the 'Clean Water Act Reauthorization' is being
held on November 30 through December 1.
9C. Draft 'California Transportation Plan' - RCTC Comments.
Overview
Staff has prepared comments on the Caftans' Draft 'California Transportation Plan' and
is included in the agenda packet.
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9D. 'Pay -at -the -Pump' Insurance.
Overview
The California Chamber of Commerce is requesting opposition to a prospective 'Pay -at -
the -Pump' insurance initiative.
9E. Options for Future Office Space for RCTC.
Overview
The lease agreement of the Commission's offices at 3560 University Avenue will expire
on October 31, 1994. Even though this is a year away, staff has started to evaluate the
Commission's office needs. Four options are outlined for consideration.
9F. Measure A Vision and Strategy Issue Paper.
Overview
During the October 13, 1993 meeting, staff proposes to bring forward to the Commission
the first of three parts of a Vision and Strategy to Finance Transportation Improvements
in Riverside County.
10. CLOSED SESSION (If necessary).
11. ADJOURNMENT.
The next meeting is a joint RCTC/SANBAG/WRCOG/CVAG meeting on November 3, 1993 at 1:30
p.m. at the Mission Inn, Spanish Art Gallery, Riverside.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: October 15, 1993
TO: Commission Staff
FROM: Debbie Amaya
SUBJECT: Agenda Follow -Up
The following are the actions taken on the agenda items from October 13, 1993
Commission meeting.
3. RCTC Citizen Member Alternate Recommendation.
To appoint Judy Nieburger as the new Citizen Member Alternate. Staff is to send
a letter to all applicants who were interviewed to announce the Commissions'
decision, to express appreciation to them for their participation, and to encourage
them to participate in Transportation Now or CTAC.
6. Consent Calendar.
6A. Administrative Items.
6A1. Legislative Monthly Report.
Receive and file.
6A2. Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Update on Round
One Selections.
Receive and file.
6A3. RCTC/Caltrans Master Agreement - Federal Funds.
To authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement with Caltrans
related to receipt of federal funds for transportation projects.
6A4. Authorization for Discuss Possible Creation of Site Specific Joint
Powers Development Agency with the City of Riverside.
To authorize staff to initiate discussions with the City of Riverside,
City Manager's Office, to determine interest in creating a joint powers
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agency to facilitate development of RCTC's property at the northwest
quadrant of the Routes 91 /60/1-215 interchange.
6B Transit/Rideshare/Park-n-Ride.
6B1. San Bernardino Associated Governments' Commuter Assistance
Program.
To:
1) Direct staff to finalize an agreement between San Bernardino
Associated Governments and the Commission pursuantto the
June 10, 1993 proposal for development and implementation
of a commuter assistance program; and,
2) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to Legal Counsel
review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the
Commission; and,
3) Approve the incorporation of the SANBAG proposal into the
RCTC/Inland Transportation Services consultant services
agreement in an amount not to exceed $208,500 based on
existing labor rates.
6B2. Club Ride Update.
Receive and file.
6B3. Update on the Downtown Riverside Trolley.
Receive and file.
6B4. Measure A Specialized Transit Grant Request from the Nonprofit
Transportation Project.
To:
1) Approve the request from the Nonprofit Transportation Project
for $30,428 in Measure A Specialized Transit funds to be used
as matching funds for the capital equipment outlined in the
proposal. Disbursement of funds is contingent upon
successful receipt of 80% funding from the Federal Section 16
program or other grant source; and,
2) Authorize the Executive Director to sign the Agreement,
pursuant to Legal Counsel review.
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6B5. Lease Agreement for Telecommuting WorkCenter of Riverside
County.
To direct staff to negotiate a monthly lease rate for the facility at 3190
Chicago Avenue in an amount not to exceed $5,500, and if the
amount of $5,500 is not accepted, authorize the Executive Director
to close the Telecommuting Workcenter.
6B6. Annual Transit Operators Report.
Receive and file.
6C. Highways/Local Streets & Roads.
6C1. Surface Transportation Program (STP) Reprogramming Request -
County of Riverside.
To approve the replacement of the Limonite Avenue and Bain street
signal project with the Limonite Avenue and Beach Street signal
project under the Commission's approved STP discretionary
program.
6C2. FY 1993-94 LTF Allocations for Streets and Roads - Palo Verde
Valley.
To approve the Local Transportaion Fund (LTF) allocations for
streets and roads purposes in the Palo Verde Valley area as shown
on the attached table.
6C3. Transfer of Funds to RCHCA (Riverside County Habitat
Conservation Agency) for Mitigation for Route 79 - Mystic Lake
Property Acquisition.
To:
1) Approve the use of Route 79 Right -of -Way funds in the
amount of $373,400 for use in acquiring 40 acres of property
defined as Phase 1 in the Anderson Property Agreement.
2) Authorize Legal Counsel to draft a separate purchase
agreement between RCTC and RCHCA for meeting mitigation
obligations as defined by the CDFG prior to December 1,
1993.
3) Authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement.
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6C4. Video Tape Route 79 - Mystic Lake Property
Acquisition/Landbanking Concept.
To approve the preparation of a Documentary Video Tape by Dames
& Moore for an amount not -to -exceed $15,000. The video could be
distributed to other public agencies throughout the county and state.
The tape would emphasize RCTC's effort as well as other agencies
involvement in achieving wildlife preservation goals.
6C5. Route 79, Gilman Springs Road Grade Separation.
1. If the Vasconcellos Bill will allow RCTC to advance funds for
the Gilman Springs Grade Separation Project, with an
assurance RCTC will be reimbursed by the State when
"HSOPP" funds are available, approve Caltrans request that
the Commission advance $1.0 Million for right-of-way
acquisition, and $4.0 Million for construction of the Gilman
Springs Grade Separation, all to be reimbursed by HSOPP
funds when available.
2. If determined that RCTC would not be reimbursed the funds
for advancing the Gilman Springs Grade Separation Project,
the Grade Separation project will be delayed for lack of
funding. RCTC proceeded with engineering on this project
based on Caltrans commitment to timely fund the project to
complete construction with the Lambs Canyon project. The
completion of the projects at the same time would save RCTC
construction funds on the Lambs Canyon project by providing
a convenient source for fill disposal at the Grade Separation
project. The. savings may be lost if the Grade Separation
project is delayed. RCTC should therefore seek recovery of
the engineering funds expended on the Grade Separation
project from the State, as there is no longer any benefit to
RCTC in the Grade Separation project, if it is delayed.
6D. Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
6D1. Funding Agreement with California Highway Patrol for a
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Workstation for the Freeway
Service Patrol Program.
To approve the Funding Agreement, subject to Legal Counsel
review, between the Department of California Highway Patrol and the
Riverside County SAFE for the purchase of a computer aided
dispatch (CAD) workstation necessary to support the Riverside
County Freeway Service Patrol program in the amount of $10,506.
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6D2. Professional Services Contract with Titan Advanced Digital
Systems for SAFE Support Services.
To have Al Lopez and Kay Ceniceros to take a look at the revised
scope of work and to represent it to the Commission's sub-
committee, taking into account the county's concern for coordination
with the traffic signaling program to be included in the scope of
work.
6D3. Monthly Call Box Update.
Receive and file.
6E. Commuter Rail.
6E1. Commuter Rail Operations Update.
Receive and file.
6E2. Transit Capital Improvement (TCI) Applications Coachella Valley
Rail Stations and Approval of the Regional Guideway Financial
Plan.
To:
1) Recognize the merits of the applications for TCI funds and to
request that the CTC allocate at least $2.3 million for rail
stations(s) with the Coachella Valley.
2) Approve the Guideway Financial Plan for the FY 1994-95 TCI
project proposals.
6F. Financial Items.
Cost and Schedule Reports for the Month of October.
Receive and file.
7. Transit/Rideshare/Park-n-Ride.
Caltrans Small Employer Commuter Assistance Program.
Receive and file.
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8. Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
8A. Route 91 Congestion - Corona Resident Concerns.
To provide ample information and coordination to motorists relative
to the construction impacts of the "toll lanes" from the Orange
County Line westerly along Route 91 via CPTC and OCTA. Corona
Chamber will be taking a more active role in the Route 91
Congestion concerns.
8B. Report on Route 86.
To write a letter to Congressman McCandless regarding concerns
of lack of expeditious implementation of the Route 86 project. Route
86 meetings are to be held at CVAG more often than San Diego.
Notice of meetings should be sent out a little earlier.
9. Administrative Items.
9A. Commissioner(s) Reports, if needed.
No reports.
9B. Upcoming Conferences.
No discussion or action on this item.
9C. RCTC Comments on Discussion Draft "California Transportation
Plan".
To adopt RCTC Comments on Caltrans' Discussion Draft "California
Transportation Plan" and to submit these comments to CTC.
9D. "Pay -at -the Pump" Insurance.
To table this item to a later meeting.
9E. Options for Future Office Space for RCTC.
To authorize staff to implement Option 1 with the exception of a 30
month lease and a reduced buyout provision.
9F. Measure A Vision and Strategy Issue Paper.
To schedule a separate workshop meeting to research, clarify, and
discuss the Measure A Vision and Strategy Issue Paper. The
workshop is scheduled for October 27th at 1:00.
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