HomeMy Public PortalAbout02 February 1, 1989 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
9:30 A.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1989
RIVERSIDE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3900 MAIN STREET
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AND THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY
FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES
2:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1989
MORENO VALLEY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
213119 COTTONWOOD, BUILDING B
MORENO VALLEY, CA
1. Call to Order.
2. Approval of Minutes.
3. Public Comments.
4. Public Hearing - Unmet Transit Needs.
A public hearing to receive testimony on unmet transit needs -
is scheduled. No action by the Commission is to be taken at
this time.
5. Consent Calendar.
(All matters on the consent calendar will be approved in a.
single motion unless a Commission/SAFE member requests
separate action on specific items..)
A. Quarterly Financial Report.
The report is submitted by the Auditor -Controller's for
the quarter ending June 30, 1988. The financial reports
for the quarters ending September 30, 1988 and December
31, 1988 will be on the Commission's March agenda.
This is for information only.
B. Monthly Report from D.J. Smith.
For information only.
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C. RCTC Office Proposal.
That the Commission authorize its Executive Director to
continue negotiations for space at University Place,
based upon the assumptions cited on the staff report.
D. Report on Task Force on Post -Interstate Federal
Transportation Policy Pursuant to SR 94.
Staff recommends that RCTC support the Task Force's
recommended policy for Post -Interstate Period at its
entirety.
E. Local Transportation Fund Reapportionment Request.
Staff recommends that RCTC request SCAG to: 1)
reapportion the Riverside County Local Transportation
Funds for FY 1988/89; 2) increase the Commission
planning allocation to the full 2% as allowed by law;
and, 3) increase the LTF administration funds passed
through to the Commission from SCAG by $25,000 to cover
higher than anticipated costs for the CTSA Study and
the performance audit of the Commission.
F. Selection of Consultant for the Social Service
Transportation Delivery Study.
It is recommended that RCTC approve the selection of
Pat Piras Consulting Services for the Social Service
Transportation Delivery Sttdy and execution of the
contract in the amount of $37,700. In addition, the
RCTC approve the transfer of $12,700 from the
Commission's Contingency Account to the Professional
Services Account.
G. Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Services Advisory
Council Reappointments and Appointments.
To appoint new members and reappoint existing members
to the Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Services
Advisory Council as identified in the staff report.
H. Adoption of Resolution to Formally Recognize the
California SAFE Committee as the Forum to Address
Statewide Policy Issues and Legislation.
To adopt resolution to formally recognize the
California Safe Committee as the body responsible for
coordinating the development of positions on issues of
mutual concern, related to callbox programs.
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6. Proposal to Contract with Foundation for Better
Transportation for Public Information Support.
Staff is recommending that RCTC authorize the Executive
Director to contract with the Foundation for Better
Transportation for public information program services and
authorize a budget of $15,000 to cover the maximum
anticipated cost.
7. Measure A Program Items.
A. Amendment to Contract with Bechtel Civil Inc.
That the Commission approve the proposed contract
amendment. No amendment to the interim Measure A
budget is anticipated.
B. Proposal to Approve Funding for Sanderson Avenue and
Bridge Engineering.
That RCTC approve funding for Sanderson Avenue and
bridge environmental and design based upon Alternative
A (4-lane bridge and roadway). Total anticipated costs
are $580,000; $500,000 is already included in the
Measure A budget for costs through September 30, 1989.
C. Raincross Club Proposal for Local Preference for
Contracts.
That RCTC direct staff to meet with members of the
local business community to determine an appropriate
process for consideration of local preference in future
Measure A contracts. Also, that because of the need to
expedite the Route 91 and 86 projects, the existing
processes used by Caltrans should apply. Any
preference towards use of local firms should occur
through informal participation of RCTC representatives
on consultant selection panels.
D. Proposed Process for Route 86 Proiect Development
(Caltrans District 11).
That RCTC approve the proposed project revision and
project development process for Route 86. Funding for
engineering (through September 30, 1989) is already
included in the Measure A budget.
E. Discussion of Caltrans District 8 Organization and
Support Services for Measure A Program.
Ken Steele will discuss proposed internal organization
within Caltrans District 8 for Measure A project
development support.
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F. Measure A Local Interchange Funding Request - City of
Riverside.
Staff recommends that the Commission allocate $1.5
million Measure A highway funds to match $3.0 million
in local funds for the purpose of constructing an
"urban" interchange rather than a diamond interchange
at Eastridge Avenue/I-215 from funding to become
available in the $20 million Measure A Highway Program
for participation in interchange projects to promote
job development.
8.. Executive Session.
A. Interview and Selection of Financial Advisor.
B. Interview and Selection of Legal Advisor.
C. Compensation Package for Executive Director.
9. Adjournment.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 1, 1989 at 2:00
P.M., to be held at the Palm Desert City Council Chambers,
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.