HomeMy Public PortalAbout07 July 8, 1992 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1992
2:00 P.M.
RCTC CONFERENCE ROOM
3560 UNIVERSITY AVE., STE. 100
RIVERSIDE, CA
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. 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.
3A. CONSENT CALENDAR - GENERAL ITEMS.
3A1 Contract Amendment with Kemper Securities for FY 92/93 for Fiscal Financial
Advisory Services.
OVERVIEW
The support the Commission has received from Doug Auslander has been
instrumental in developing our successful bonding and investment programs.
These programs have returned substantial dividends to the Commission over the
past year. Kemper Securities is expected to continue assisting the Commission
with various financial issues including preparation and updating of the Measure
A financial plan, investment planning (Commercial Paper Program), support to the
bonding program, and special evaluations as required. Under this Contract
Amendment, services will be performed as requested by the Executive Director.
The Amendment provides for reimbursements at an hourly rate and sets a not -to -
exceed limit on the scope of services in the amount of $120,000. This amount is
included in the annual budget.
Budget & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve the contract amendment as presented.
3A2 FY 1991-92 Contract Amendment for Schiermever Consulting Services.
OVERVIEW
Due to work associated with unanticipated events (Union Pacific deal, long
continuing Santa Fe negotiations) and other work efforts such as involvement in
review of the evolving OCTA Riverside to Irvine Commuter Rail Implementation
Phasing Study, etc. a contract amendment for Schiermeyer Consulting Services
is being recommended. At the beginning of the year, the Commission approved
$181,000 for rail related professional services with Schiermeyer Consulting
Services. At this time, payment of the May 1992 invoice is being withheld as the
budget will be exceeded. In order to continue on -going work associated with
moving forward the commuter rail program, staff recommends approval of an
amendment of $25,000 to the FY 1991-92 contract with Schiermeyer Consulting
Services.
Budget & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve a $25,000 amendment to the FY 1991-92
Schiermeyer Consulting Services contract, and an addition of $22,000 to the
92/93 budgeted amount of $150,000 for a total of $172,000.
3A3 University of California at Riverside (UCR) Transportation Demand Management
Certificate Program Funding Request.
OVERVIEW
The University of California at Riverside recently started a new Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) Certificate Program. The Program, patterned after
a course developed by UCLA, provides professional development opportunities
in this rapidly expanding career field. The principal funding for the Certificate
Program is registration fees. However, they do not cover course work
development or manual production. The UCLA materials need to be updated to
include suburban as well as urban conditions and strategies currently covered.
UCR is requesting funding assistance in the amount of $6,500 to support this
effort.
Budget & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission allocate $6,500 to UCR from Measure A Commuter
Assistance funds to expand and produce the handbook and instructors manual
for use in the Transportation Demand Management Certificate Program.
3A4 Letters of Support for SCAQMD's AB 2766 Local Proposals.
OVERVIEW
The South Coast Air Quality Management District's annual AB 2766 process is
underway with proposals due on July 27, 1992. It is estimated that 10.5 million
will be available for award pursuant to the guidelines of the mobile source
reduction discretionary fund. In support of efforts to seek discretionary funds for
projects servicing Riverside County residents and employers, staff recommends
that letters of support be written on behalf of the Commission for individual
projects which have been reviewed and approved by staff as being consistent
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with the Measure A Commuter Assistance Program and regional air quality and
congestion management goals.
Staff Recommendation
That the Commission direct staff, upon request by a proposer, to review local AB
2766 project proposals, and authorize the Executive Director to prepare and
submit, on behalf of the Commission, letters of support appropriate to individual
projects.
3A5. RCTC AB 2766 Rail Electrification Proposal.
OVERVIEW
During the July 2nd Administrative Committee meeting regarding local proposals
and RCTC letters of support, it was suggested that the Commission consider the
submittal of an AB 2766 project in support of rail electrification projects within
Riverside County.
Staff Recommendation
That the Commission direct staff, using consultant resources as required, to
coordinate the development of an AB 2766 project proposal to further Rail
Electrification efforts in cooperation with appropriate partners.
3A6. Legislative Report.
OVERVIEW
Included in the agenda package is the June report on Legislative issues in
Sacramento, as well is an up-to-date report on the status of high priority
legislation.
Staff Recommendation
Receive and file.
3A7. Cost and Schedule Reports for the Month of June.
OVERVIEW
The material in the agenda package depicts the current cost and schedule status
of contracts by routes, commitments and Cooperative Agreements executed by
the Commission.
Staff Recommendation
Receive and file.
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3B. CONSENT CALENDAR - HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS
3B1 Five -Year Capital Improvement Program for 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. In
addition, the cities in the Coachella Valley and the County must be participating
in the CVAG uniform traffic mitigation fee (TUMF) program. Included with the
plans are the annual certification of maintenance effort. Included in the agenda
package will be the five-year plans as submitted by the local agencies.
Staff Recommendation
Receive and file.
3B2 Agreement with the Riverside County General Services Agency Building Services
Division for 'Real Property Services'.
OVERVIEW
Various Measure A projects will require acquisition of right-of-way to
accommodate proposed improvement. At the June 1992 Commission meeting,
RCTC approved proceeding with the selection of consultants for right-of-way
services which includes preparation of right-of-way maps and property appraisals.
Staff intends to use consultants to perform all of the engineering and appraisal
activities required to expedite the right-of-way acquisition process. Staff
recommends, however, that the final phases of the acquisition process (appraisal
review, final acquisition, and property management) should be handled by
governmental agencies. In Riverside County, only Caltrans and the Riverside
County General Services Agency Building Services Division are prequalified to
perform acquisition of FHWA standards. Staff further recommends that RCTC
enter into agreements with each agency to perform these functions for the
Measure A program.
Staff Recommendation
That RCTC approve the 'Agreement for Real Property Services' with the Riverside
County General Services Agency Building Services Division.
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3B3 Contract with Jaykim Engineers, Inc. for Topographic Surveying Services for the
State Route 111 Protects, from Palm Springs to Indio.
OVERVIEW
In April, 1992, the Commission approved the scope of work and a budget amount
of $345,000 for preliminary topographic survey services, with the understanding
that the contract negotiations had not been completed. Typically, preliminary
topographic surveys are required for the project study phase of the project, and
at a later date, prior to the final design phase, additional design surveys are
required. During the final contract negotiations, it became evident that a cost
savings in the surveying services would be possible if Jaykim's scope of work
was revised to combine the final design survey tasks with the preliminary survey
scope. This will eliminate the need to perform additional work in the future,
saving time and extra costs.
Budaet & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve a budget amount of $415,741.94 for the base
contract amount, and $62,000 for extra work, for a total contract amount of
$477,741.94. The final scope of work, schedule and budget will be approved by
the standard RCTC contract agreement procedure.
3B4 Approval of Consultant Contracts for Right -of -Way. Geotech, and Final Design
PS&E Engineering Services Consultant Agreements for Route 79, Lamb Cannon,
Highway Improvement Project.
OVERVIEW
It is anticipated that Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Studies for the
subject property will be concluded in September of this year. Staff, through the
Executive Director, has applied for matching State SB 300 funds, cycle 4, for
construction of the subject property. This will require that the subject project be
awarded for construction no later than June 30, 1994.
Budaet & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve Consultant Service Contracts with:
1. Greiner, Inc. -
2. Converse Consultants -
Right -of -Way Engineering Services with a budget
amount of $289,764 for the base contract
amount, and $45,236 for extra work, for a total
contract amount of $335,000.
Geotechnical Services with a budget amount of
$199,426 for the base contract amount, and
$30,574 for extra work, for a total contract
amount of $230,000.
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3. Greiner. Inc. -
Final Design PS&E Engineering Services with a
budget amount of $1,989,107 for the base
contract amount, and $210,893 for extra work,
for a total contract amount of $2,200,000.
385 Approval of Consultant Contracts for Geotech and Final Design PS&E Engineering
Services Consultant Agreements for the Route 60, San Bernardino County Line to
Valley Wav, Highway Improvement Project.
OVERVIEW
In an effort to expedite final design on the Route 60 project from the San
Bernardino County line to the Valley Way undercrossing, Cattrans has requested
Consultant assistance through RCTC. The Commission gave their approval at
the June 10, 1992 Commission meeting to assist Caltrans in the final design of
the subject property and approved the use of SB 300 funds to pay for the
Consuttant services. To support this effort, staff and Cattrans have been
negotiating to provide engineering services for the subject project.
Budget & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve Consultant Service Contracts with:
1. Schaefer -Dixon -
2. Parsons Brinckerhoff -
3. Moffat & Nichols -
Geotechnical Services with a budget amount of
$97,559 for the base contract amount, and
$15,441 for extra work, for a total contract
amount of $113,000.
Final Design Roadway PS&E with a budget
amount of $1,637,304 for the base contract
amount, and $242,696 for extra work, for a total
contract amount of $1,880,000.
Final Design Structures PS&E with a budget
amount of $914,776 for the base contract
amount, and $135,224 for extra work, for a total
contract amount of $1,050,000.
3C. CONSENT CALENDAR - TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE.
3C1 FY 1992-93 Section 18 Rural Transit Assistance Program.
OVERVIEW
The Section 18 Rural Transit Assistance Program from the Federal Transit
Administration provides federal operating assistance funds for rural transit
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operators. These funds are administered by Caltrans and the majority of the
funds are passed through to counties based on a population formula. The
remaining funds are awarded in a statewide discretionary program by Ca!trans
for capital projects. Transit operators in counties where formula funds are fully
programmed may submit projects to Cattrans.
Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve the proposed FY 1992-93 FTA Section 18 Program
of Projects for Riverside County as outlined in the attachment to the staff
memorandum.
3C2 FY 1992-93 FTA Section 9 Program of Proiects.
OVERVIEW
Annually, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) (formally UMTA) distributes
federal operating and capital block grant funds to urbanized areas through its
Section 9 Program. There are four urbanized areas in Riverside County: Western
Riverside County; Hemet; Palm Springs; and Indio. In order for grants from these
funds to be approved, the Commission must develop a Program of Projects for
each area, set a public hearing on the programs, and approve the programs.
Staff Recommendation
That the Commission: (1) Direct staff to set a public hearing for the FY 1992-93
FTA Section 9 Program of Projects and; (2) Approve the proposed FY 1992-93
FTA Section 9 Program of Projects for Riverside County subject to modification,
if concerns are raised as a result of the public hearing.
3C3 FY 1992/93 Local Transportation Fund Allocation for Transit.
OVERVIEW
In order for the public transit operators to claim Local Transportation Fund (LTF)
funds for operating and capital purposes, and before the Commission can
allocate funds for local streets and roads purposes, the Commission must
allocate funds to support the transit services and capital projects contained in the
approved FY 1993-99 Short Range Transit Plan.
Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve the FY 1992-93 LTF Allocations for transit in
Riverside County as shown in the table included with the staff memorandum.
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3C4 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Extension Request - City of San Jacinto.
OVERVIEW
The City of San Jacinto is requesting a two -month extension to August 31, 1992
to complete construction of the Esplanade/7th Street Bikeway project funded
through the Commission's FY 1991-92 SB 821 Program.
Staff Recommendation
That the Commission grant the City of San Jacinto a two -month extension to
August 31, 1992, to complete construction of the Esplanade/7th Street Bikeway
Project.
3C5 Minimum Fare Revenue Ratio for the RTA and SunLine Transit Agency.
OVERVIEW
The Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) and the Sunline Transit Agency (SunLine)
serve both urbanized and non -urbanized areas of Riverside County. Therefore,
their minimum required fare revenue to operating expense ratio required by State
Law falls somewhere between the 10% and requirement for non -urbanized area
services and the 20% requirement for urbanized area services. The Commission
is responsible for calculating the intermediate ratio.
Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve the FY 1992-93 minimum required fare revenue to
operating expense ratio of 17.7% for the Riverside Transit Agency and 17.8% for
the SunLine Transit Agency, and request SCAG concurrence.
3C6 Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency FY 1993-99 Short Range Transit Plan
Amendment.
OVERVIEW
The Riverside County Short Range Transit Plan for FY 1993-99 was approved at
the June Commission meeting. Prior to the meeting, errors were noticed in two
tables of the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency's SRTP and the Commission was
advised that corrected tables would be provided for their approval at the July
Commission meeting.
Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve the FY 1993-99 Palo Verde Valley Short Range
Transit Plan as amended.
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3D CONSENT CALENDAR - SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES
(SAFE).
3D1 Monthly Call Box Update.
OVERVIEW
The operational statistics for the call box system for the month of May will be
presented to the Commission for receive and file.
Staff Recommendation
Receive and file.
3D2 Professional Services Contract with Titan Advanced Digital Systems for SAFE
Support Services.
OVERVIEW
Staff has developed a two year proposal with Titan Advanced Digital Systems to
provide professional services support for the SAFE call box system. The proposal
includes support services necessary to implement the adopted system in -fill and
expansion plan which was approved by the Board at the June 1992 meeting, as
well as, statistical reporting, system performance monitoring, highway
construction removals/replacements, and handicapped access issues.
Budget & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) approve a 2 year
professional services contract with Titan FY 1992-93 beginning on August 1, 1992
with a FY 1992-93 contract amount of $85,000 and a FY 1993-94 contract
beginning July 1, 1993 in the amount of $20,000. The 1993-94 contract approval
would be subject to Board approval of the FY 1993-94 budget.
3E. CONSENT CALENDAR - COMMUTER RAIL.
3E1 Funds Commitment for Trackwork Design and Procurement of Long Lead Items
for LimonitelPedley Commuter Rail Station
OVERVIEW
The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) has requested that
RCTC commit funds in the amount of $1,000,000 for design of trackwork and
procurement of signal related equipment. The signal equipment is a long lead
item and the order needs to be placed to ensure timely implementation of the
Umonite\Pedley commuter rail station service. The trackwork design and
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equipment purchase will be completed by Union Pacific forces and reimbursed
by SCRRA. The design efforts and signal procurement need to be started to
ensure the implementation of the Limonite\Pedley commuter rail station at the
earliest possible date.
Budget & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve the commitment of $1,000,000 for trackwork design
and procurement of signal related equipment, a long lead item, for the
Limonite\Pedley Commuter Rail station.
3E2 Acquisition of Right -of -Way for Downtown Riverside Commuter Rail Station
including 1) Birtcher Parcel; 2) UPRR Parcel: and 3) Press -Enterprise Property
Exchange Agreement.
OVERVIEW
Per Commission direction, staff and Legal Counsel have completed negotiations
with Birtcher (revisited from June agenda), UPRR, and the Press -Enterprise are
nearing completion. Staff expects to be able to present agreements for final
Commissions approval. Toxics review and title verification have been completed
for each parcel.
Budget & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission approve: (1) The proposed Property Purchase and
Repurchase Option agreements with Birtcher (revised as a result of discussions
with the Riverside Redevelopment Agency; (2) Purchase of UPRR right-of-way;
and (3) Press -Enterprise Property Exchange Agreement, with a total purchase
price not to exceed $9,179,078.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AMENDMENT.
OVERVIEW
The Riverside County Transportation Commission's Conflict of Interest Code was amended in April
1990. Since then there were a number of legislative changes to the conflict of interest disclosure
provisions of the Political Reform Act. An amended Conflict of Interest Code is included in the
Commissioner's agenda package. A public hearing will be held at the July 8th meeting to adopt
the amended Code.
Budget & Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission adopt the proposed amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code and
Resolution No. 92-017, 'Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Adopting
an Amended Conflict of Interest Code Pursuant to the Political Act of 1974'.
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5. APPROVAL OF 'DUE DILIGENCE AGREEMENT" FOR RCTC ACQUISITIONS
FROM SANTA FE RAILROAD.
OVERVIEW
The approval of a 'Due Diligence Agreement' is necessary in order to assure closing of properties
within the timeframes set forth by the 'Term Sheet Agreement'.
Budget and Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
That the Commission authorize the Executive Director to execute the 'Due Diligence Agreement'
as either: a) Transmitted to the Commission prior to the July 8, 1992 meeting; OR, b) Subject to
approval of final terms acceptable to O'Melveny and Myers*, as Legal Counsel to RCTC for the
Santa Fe transactions.
*O'Melveny and Myers is to confer with Best, Best and Krieger, Legal Counsel to the
Commission, regarding the •Due Diligence Agreement' and other elements of the
'Definitive Agreements' between the County Agencies and Santa Fe.
6. J CTC ADVANCE FUNDING FOR SAN BERNARDINO SUBDIVISION
ENGINEERING.
OVERVIEW
The Term Sheet Agreement between Santa Fe and the Southern California Commuter Agencies
provides that upon signing, the County Agencies provide $3,000,000 to expedite the required
engineering for capital improvements on the San Bernardino Subidivision. It is proposed that
RCTC and LACTC on a 50/50 basis advance the $3,000,000 to expedite the engineering.
Budget l Finance Committee and Staff Recommendation
Subject to CTC approval of an SB 2800 application, the Commission should authorize the
advance of $1,500,000 for engineering of required improvements on the San Bernardino
Subdivision.
7. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) ORDINANCE/RTIP CONFORMITY FINDING.
OVERVIEW
On June 19, 1992, a meeting was held at the South Coast Air Quality Management District to
discuss the Integration of the CMP TDM Ordinance with the SCAQMD Air Quality Model
Ordinance. The purpose of integrating the two ordinances Is to simplify for local jurisdictions the
actions that need to take place in order to achieve compliance for the CMP, Air Quality
Management Plan (AQMP) and Regional Transportation Improvement Plan Conformity Finding.
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The Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) and R'1 lave agreed to share the
responsibility in the collection and development of data needed 'o s 1dress air quality related
issues. A Memorandum of Understanding is currently being developed to formalize the
agreement.
Staff Recommendation
Discussion and possible action.
8. QUARTERLY TRANSIT OPERATIONS REPORT.
OVERVIEW
This agenda item will be a review of the transit operations data for the public transit operators in
Riverside County for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 1992; January 1, 1992 through March 31,
1992. The information used to develop the report was provided by the operators.
Staff Recommendation
That the Commission receive and file.
9. PROPOSED FY 92/93 RCTC EMPLOYEE SALARY AND BENEFIT PACKAGE.
OVERVIEW
The FY 92/93 salary and benefits proposal for Riverside County Transportation Commission
employees will be presented for approval to the Commission by the Personnel Committee (Susan
Cornelison, Melba Dunlap, and Roy Wilson).
Personnel Committee Recommendation
To discuss and approve the proposed FY 92/93 salary and benefits package for the Riverside
County Transportation Commission employees.
10. STATUS OF FINANCIAL PLAN UPDATE. -- STUDY SESSION
OVERVIEW
Staff and its consultants are in the process of updating the Financial Plan. It is expected that the
Financial Plan Update will be presented to the Commission at its next meeting. At the
Commission's Administrative Committee meeting on July 2, 199Z, it was determined that the
Commission be briefed on the status of the Financial Plan Update.
Staff Recommendation
A presentation on the status of the Financial Plan Update will be before the Commission. This
is for discussion.
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11. CLOSED SESSION. (For legal or personnel matters, if any.)
12. ADJOURNMENT.
The next RCTC meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 12, 1992, at 2 P.M., at
the City of Banning Council Chambers, 99 East Ramsey Street, Banning.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
URGENCY ITEM
DATE: July 8, 1992
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Paul Blackwelder, Deputy Executive Director
SUBJECT: Measure A Funding Request - Family Services Association
On July 6th, Family Services Association of Western Riverside County (Family Services)
submitted a request for FY 1992/93 Measure A to support and expand the operations of
their transportation program for the elderly and handicapped in the communities of
Rubidoux, Bel!town, Pedley, Glen Avon, Sunnyslope and Mira Loma. Staff met with Mr.
Dom Betro, Family Services Executive Director, and Wayne King, Transportation Director,
this morning to discuss their application and their financial problem. The cash flow
problem is due principally to services provided under agreements with the Riverside
General Hospital (RGH) and the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) under which Family
Services receives payment after the services have been provided. Like most small non
profit Social Service Agencies Family Services does not have a cash balance to cover
these costs plus the costs for their own program.
In addition to requesting Measure A funds to continue the transportation program
operated for the past two years, Family Service is requesting: additional Measure A funds
to expand their service to accommodate requests which are currently being turned down
due to insufficient vehicle capacity; and a waiver of the 50% operating cost cap due to
a significant reduction in the Community Block Grant funds allocated by the County of
Riverside for the transportation program.
In our meeting with Family Services, we discovered that improved coordination and
integration of the Family Services, RGH and RTA services all operated by Family Service
may meet the demands of the area without additional expansion. Wayne King has
agreed to set up a meeting with the RTA to discuss this issue.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That the Commission approve $18,000 in Measure A funds for Family Services as
an interim allocation for FY 1992/93.
2. Direct staff to work with Family Services to determine if better coordination and
integration of services can improve overall performance of both services and
reduce or eliminate the needed expansion of the Family Services Program.
3. Present a final report and recommendation for approval at the August meeting with
recommendations from the Service Providers and the RCTC Citizens Advisory
Committee as required under the Commissions Measure A program Guidelines.
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OFF AGENDA/URGENCY ITEM
This item was originally scheduled for the special June 29th RCTC meeting, but was
deferred at that time with the intention of bringing it forward for action concurrent
with the Due Diligence Agreement. Unclear communication with staff resulted in
inadvertently omitting the item from the July 8th agenda. It is a matter of some
urgency that this item be acted upon by the Commission in order to initiate the
conduct of hazardous waste investigations on ATSF properties. - Jack Reagan
DATE: July 8, 1992
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Mike Davis, Environmental Manager
THROUGH: Jack Reagan, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Contracts with Hazardous Waste Consultants to Perform Due Diligence
Audits for Acquisition of Railroad Right -of -Way and Commuter Rail Station
Sites from the ATSF Railway (Santa Fe)
The purchase of running rights on the Santa Fe main -line, the acquisition of related
station sites and acquisition of the San Jacinto Branch (SJB) line by RCTC and other
Southern California counties has been agreed to by Santa Fe. Prior to actual acquisition
of any station sites or the SJB, RCTC must conduct hazardous waste Due Diligence
Audits for each parcel of Santa Fe land to be acquired in -fee. To conduct the necessary
Due Diligence Audits, it is proposed that RCTC hire qualified consultants. It is possible
that some hazardous waste contamination may exist on some Santa Fe sites to be
acquired in -fee by RCTC. It is recommended that Phase I Initial Site assessments (ISA)
be prepared for all of the sites to ascertain the presence or non -presence of toxic
contamination on the sites and follow-up Phase II Due Diligence Audits be prepared if
anything significant is found.
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Contracts with Hazardous Waste Consultants
At a previous meeting on August 14, 1991 (Agenda Item 7E2) the Commission approved
a list of six (6) qualified hazardous waste consultants to conduct Phase I and Phase II
investigations specifically for rail properties. These 6 contractors were evaluated and
interviewed by a selection committee and ranked as follows:
1. Tetra Tech, Inc.
2. BCM Engineers
3. A.L. Burke Engineers
4. Chambers Group, Inc.
5. Converse Environmental West
6. Ninyo & Moore
In addition Michael Brandman Associates (MBA) has been contracted by RCTC as an On -
call Environmental Services firm available to perform various analyses, including
hazardous waste investigations, for right-of-way acquistions. MBA could be called upon
as needed to assist with the Due Diligence Audits for the ATSF properties. However, due
to their current assignment with RCTC MBA would be called upon only if the other firms
as described above were unable to satisfy the ATSF requirements and workload.
Tetra Tech, Inc. has completed work for the Serfas Club and Pierce Street Commuter
Station sites and is currently conducting hazardous waste investigations for the
Downtown Riverside site.
Since Tetra Tech, Inc. has already received considerable work from RCTC it is proposed
to engage the services of some or all of the remaining five (5) hazardous waste
consultants on the list. These consultants would be contracted by RCTC to perform
Phase I and Phase II investigations for the Santa Fe properties on an as -needed or on -
call basis to be approved by the Executive Director prior to any of them beginning work.
It is anticipated that no more than 15 sites would need an hazardous waste investigation
including the San Jacinto Branch line. The Phase I and Phase II reports for the Santa Fe
rail right-of-way and station sites are expected to range in cost between $5,000 and
$75,000 depending on the size, former use and complexity of the site.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1) Approve the list of qualified Hazardous Waste contractors as follows:
6. Michael
This list will
selection.
1. BCM Engineers
2. A.L. Burke Engineers (DBE)
3. Chambers Group, Inc.
4. Converse Environmental West
5. Ninyo & Moore (DBE)
Brandman Associates (if necessary)
also be referred to the ATSF for their approval prior to their
(2) Authorize the Executive Director the ability to select, negotiate, and execute
contracts with any or all of the preceding five (5) qualified hazardous waste
consultants on an as -needed or on -call basis based on confirmation by
ATSF to perform the necessary Phase I and Phase II investigations for
RCTC on the Santa Fe properties. It is anticipated that no more than 15
sites would need a hazardous waste investigation including the San Jacinto
Branch line. The Phase I investigations are expected to cost between
$5,000 and $15,000 and Phase II investigations, if necessary, for the Santa
Fe rail right-of-way and station sites are expected to range in cost between
$15,000 and $75,000 depending on the size, former use and complexity of
the site. The overall budget for both Phase I and Phase II investigations
would not exceed $250,000. The final cost, schedule and scope -of -work for
all Phase I and Phase II investigations will be negotiated with each individual
hazardous waste consultant and RCTC staff and Legal Counsel prior to the
Executive Director issuing a Notice -to -Proceed.
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