HomeMy Public PortalAbout04 April 14, 1993 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Overview
Minutes of the March 10, March 25, and March 31 Commission meetings will be presented for
approval.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
4. AGENDA NOTICES/REVISIONS.
5. APPOINTMENT OF BOB WOLF TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
Overview
Bob Wolf will be in attendance at the Commission meeting.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
6A. Consider the Adoption of Resolution No. 93-008, 'A Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Declaring that the Acquisition of Fee Interests in Certain
Real Property be Eminent Domain is Necessary for the Widening and Realignment of
State Highway 79, Also Knows as Lamb Canyon Road' to Acquire Property Needed for
the Route 79, Gilman Springs Road to First Street in the City of Beaumont, Measure A
Highway Improvement Project.
Overview
This report recommends that the Commission consider the adoption of a resolution of
necessity authorizing the acquisition by eminent domain of the properties generally
described in Exhibit 'A' for the Route 79, Gilman Springs Road to First Street in the City
of Beaumont, Measure A Highway Improvement Project.
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6B. Proposed RTA Short Range Transit Plan and Regional Transportation Improvement Plan
Amendment.
Overview
At the March 25, 1993 Joint Meeting between the Riverside County Transportation
Commission and the Riverside Transit Agency Board of Directors a public hearing was
opened to receive comment on the proposed RTA Short Range Transit Plan Amendment.
The public hearing was held open until April 14, 1993 to receive public comments on the
proposed amendment.
6C. Section 9 Program of Projects Amendments - Palm Springs and Indio Urbanized Areas.
Overview
A public hearing will be held to receive comments on the proposed amendment to the
Section 9 Program of Projects for the Palm Springs and Indio Urbanized areas to correctly
indicate SunLine Transit Agency's current bus replacement configuration.
7. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS & ROADS.
7A. Blythe lntermodal Transfer Facility - RTIP Amendment Request
Overview
This item will review the City of Blythe's request for funding for an lntermodal Transfer
Terminal project.
7B. City of Corona Smith Avenue Storm Drain - Request for Distribution of Local Streets &
Roads Funds.
Overview
RCTC will be asked to consider a $1.5 million loan arrangement with the City of Corona
for a local street storm drain project near Smith Avenue and Route 91.
8. GENERAL ITEMS.
8A. 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.
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8B. Development of a Significant Amendment to the Southern California Association of
Governments FY 1993-99 Regional Transportation Improvement Program.
Overview
Eric Roth of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) will provide a
briefing on the development of an amendment to SCAG's FY 1993-99 Regional
Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) to the Commission on April 14, 1993.
8C. SCAG Congestion Management Program Consistency Finding.
Overview
SCAG is preparing to make its CMP Consistency Finding. SCAG developed the
Consistency Criteria prior to implementation of the CMP's. In order to make an accurate
and equitable decision, SCAG should convene the CMP Intercounty Coordinating
Committee to reevaluate the Consistency Criteria prior to their finding.
8D. Transportation Enhancement Activities ((TEA) Program Update.
Overview
Proposed projects for funding under the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA)
were due on April 1st. A staff memorandum with recommendation will be included in the
Commission's April 14th agenda packet.
8E. Share Cost with the City of Rancho Mirage of Alternate Member Sybil Jaffv's Attendance
to the APTA Legislative Conference.
Overview
Commissioner Jaffy attended the American Public Transit Association's Legislative
Conference held in Washington on March 6, 1993 through March 10, 1993. The charges
and receipts for the conference have been submitted. Commissioner Jaffy has requested
that the Commission reimburse one-half of the expenses which totaled $1,352.33.
9. TRANSIT INTEGRATION PLAN.
Overview
This agenda item will review the draft Transit Integration Plan for the Riverside to Los Angeles
Metrolink Line.
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10. COMMUTER RAIL PARKING POLICY.
Commuter Rail Station Parking Policy.
Overview
As Commuter Rail service start up is approaching, staff is requesting that the Commission adopt
a general policy for commuter rail station parking whereby preferential carpool spaces are
provided and parking is free.
11. 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.
11 A. Consent Calendar - General Items.
11 A1. Request for Participation in Funding an Interactive Multimedia Museum Display.
Overview
The Environmental Defense Fund and the 2000 Partnership is seeking support
to kick off an outreach campaign to educate the public on solutions to congestion
and air pollution through an Interactive Multimedia Museum Display.
11 A2. Monthly Legislative Report for March 1993.
Overview
This is a monthly status report of transportation related legislative issues prepared
by Will Kempton of D.J. Smith Associates, the Commission's legislative
consultant.
11 B. FINANCIAL ITEMS.
11131. Resolution No. 93-010, •A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the
Riverside County Transportation Commission, Providing for the Execution and
Delivery of a Third supplemental Indenture, a Purchase Agreement and a
Preliminary Official Statement and Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of
Riverside County Transportation Commission Sales Tax Refunding Revenue
Bonds (Limited Tax Bonds) 1993 Series A, and Other Matters Related Thereto'
Authorizing the Issuance of $75,000,000 Sales Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds
(Limited Tax Bonds) 1993 Series A.
Overview
Staff is seeking authorization to refund up to $75,000,000 from the 1991 Series
A bonds if interest rates drop to a level that would result in at least a two percent
net savings (approximately $900,000 present value) to the Commission.
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11 B2. 1992/1993 Mid -Year Budget Revisions.
Overview
Revisions to the 92/93 budget are submitted to the Commission for approval. As
a result of the 1993 Series A bond issuance, there has been an increase in the
budget of approximately $55 million to about $124 million.
1163. Cost and Schedule Reports for the Month of March.
Overview
The data enclosed 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 February 28,
1993.
11 B4. Single Signature Authority Report.
Overview
This is a report on contracts approved by the Executive Director through single
signature authority.
11 C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-n-Ride.
11 C1. Resolution No. 93-009, 'Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Establishing Guidelines for the Administration of its Measure A
Commuter Assistance Program.'
Overview
Based on the recommendation of Legal Counsel, a resolution establishing
guidelines for the administration of the Measure A Commuter Assistance Program
has been prepared for approval by the Commission. It details the terms and
conditions under which a commuter may receive incentives from the Freeway,
Local, Vanpool and Club Ride Programs.
11 C2. TranSvstems Specialized Transit Grant Request from Meditrans Services.
Overview
We have received a request from Meditrans Services for $69,000 in Measure A
Specialized Transit funds to be used to expand paratransit services in the
southwest portion of the County.
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11 C3. Regional Transportation Improvement Program Amendment.
Overview
The SunLine Transit Agency has requested amendment to the Regional
Transportation Improvement Program for FY 1993 to correctly reflect the current
bus replacement configuration of 34 full size and 6 mid -size buses.
11 C4. FY 1993-94 SB 821 Program - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities.
Overview
An authorization from the Commission is requested to solicit SB 821 applications
for bicycle and pedestrian facility projects. This is a discretionary program
administered by the Commission. Based on LTF revenue estimates for FY 1993-
94, the 2% LTF funding level for the SB 821 Program will be approximately
$460,000.
11 D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
11 D1. Selection of Material for Call Boxes.
Overview
The work necessary to begin installing the additional call boxes authorized for the
expansion of the Riverside County motorist aid system has been completed. The
Board must decide which type of material, re -cycled plastic or redwood, to use.
11 D2. Monthly Call Box Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box System
for the month of February 1993 is presented to the SAFE Board.
11 E. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets & Roads.
Approval of Agreements for Dangermond Associates to Participate in Wetlands Resource
Evaluation for Route 86. Expand Existing Agreement with Rick Engineering to include
Aerial Survey for Route 86. Authorize the Use of Michael Brandman Associates through
our Existing On -Call Services Agreement to Perform Necessary Wetlands Delineation.
Overview
Due to EPA and ACOE action, the current Route 86 construction project cannot proceed
without further evaluation of potential Wetland Resources. It is proposed by RCTC to
have a team of experts perform this evaluation before June 30, 1993 in order to have the
necessary information available to make appropriate decisions while maintaining the
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existing schedule. The proposed team would consist of Dangermond Associates, to
perform habitat/land resource evaluations; Rick Engineering to conduct Aerial Surveys
and mapping; and Michael Brandman Associates (MBA) to perform field surveys and on -
ground wetlands delineation. A new agreement with Dangermond Associates for an
amount not to exceed $50,000 needs to be approved. Both Rick Engineering and MBA
have sufficient funds remaining in our existing agreements to cover the new Wetlands
work for Route 86.
11 F. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail.
11 F1. Riverside County Share of the FY 1993-94 Southern California Regional Rail
Authority Capital, Operating and Maintenance of Way Budget.
Overview
The Southem California Regional Rail Authority has developed a draft budget for
FY 1993-94 comprised of three elements, capital, operations and maintenance of
way. It is being submitted to the Commission at this time for preliminary review,
and will be presented to the Commission at its May meeting for consideration.
11 F2. Approval of Contract Amendment for the Chambers Group, lnc. to Complete Phase
1 Initial Site Assessments on the San Jacinto Branch Line - Middle Segment
(RCTC Agreement No. 93-22).
Overview
The Commission will be requested to approve an amendment to the Chambers
Group existing agreement to include additional work to cover investment of
Trolley Spur on the San Jacinto Branch line.
11 F3. Processing Fees and Annual Fees for License Agreements on San Jacinto Branch
Line.
Overview
This item discussions fee structure for processing of new license agreements,
and establishment of annual fees for license or easements within the RCTC
owned right-of-way of the San Jacinto Branch line.
12. CLOSED SESSION.
13. ADJOURNMENT.
The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 2.00 p.m., Wednesttzy, iviay 12, 1993
at the City of Corona Council Chambers.