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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1996
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 100
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
A RECEPTION FOR COMMISSIONERS RUSS BEIRICH AND SYBIL JAFFY
WILL BE HELD IN THE LOBBY OF RCTC OFFICES. EVERYONE IS INVITED.
2:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
5A. Mission and Goal Statements FY 1996/97.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve the FY 1996/97 Mission
and Goal statements; and, 2) Review FY 1996/97 Draft Budget.
5B. Revised FY 1995/96 Budget.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the Revised FY 1995/96 budget.
5C. RCTC Office Space.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission select Option A or B in providing office
space for its staff and authorize the Executive Director to pursue and sign lease
amendments with Riverside Commercial Investors.
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5D. Management Letter Comments.
Overview
Presented are the management letter comments from Ernst & Young from the 1995
fiscal and compliance audit of the Commission and LTF/Measure A recipients, and
staff responses to the comments. This item is for receive and file.
5E. Status of the STIP as It Relates to Passage of Proposition 192.
Overview
This item is provided as information on the status of the 1996 State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) after the passage of Proposition 192. The $2.0 billion
general obligation measure was passed by voters in the California Primary Elections
on March 26, 1996. This item informs to Commission of actions taken by the
California Transportation Commission (CTC) related to this issue.
5F. Legislative Program.
Overview
Items included under this part of the agenda are the Sacramento Report from Smith-
Kempton, and the Washington Report from Cliff Madison. These items are
recommended to the Commission for approval as receive and file.
Additional information may be reported to the Commission by the Standing
Committee on Legislation, which meets prior to the beginning of the Commission
meeting. Actions will be requested on legislative positions or policy proposals
brought forward as recommendations from that committee.
5G. RCTC Committee and Commissioner. Representation on Various Agency Boards and
Committees.
Overview
This item is being placed on the agenda to allow discussion regarding the Committees
of the Commission such as the Budget and Finance Committee, Legislative
Committee, Property Committee, and the Personnel Committee. In addition to
Commission Committees, representation on various agency boards/committees will
be discussed. Chair appointments to committees will also be made.
5H. Commissioners/Executive Director Report.
Overview
This item is placed on the agenda to provide Commissioners/Executive Director the
opportunity to report on activities representing the Commission.
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• 6. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
6A. Presentation By Greiner, Inc. of the Route 91 Noise Wall and Auxiliary Lane Study in
the City of Riverside.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission consider the Route 91 Noise Wall and
Auxiliary Lane Study in the City of Riverside. Further actions may be required if it
is determined that RCTC and the City of Riverside want to proceed with the
implementation of either or both the noise walls and auxiliary lanes as presented in
the Greiner Study.
7. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT.
7A. Criteria for Future Programming of Surface Transportation Program (STP) and
Congestion Management Air Quality (CMAQ) Funds.
Overview
At the March 1996 Commission meeting an item was placed on the agenda regarding
the STP/CMAQ Policy Committee's proposed criteria for evaluating Surface
Transportation Program (STP) and Congestion Management Air Quality (CMAQ)
funds for the next authorization of ISTEA. On April 9, 1996 the RCTC Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC) will request the STP/CMAQ Policy Committee to defer
this item for one month so that they may have sufficient time to further discuss this
issue amongst their respective jurisdictions and then bring forward final comments
and recommendations on the criteria.
7B. Reprogramming of Congestion Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) Carryover Funds
for Rescoped Projects.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Review and approve the projects for
reprogramming CMAQ carryover funds, as recommended by the STP/CMAQ
Committee and amend the Short Range Transit Plan to include the revised RTA and
RCTC projects; and, 2) Authorize the STP/CMAQ Committee to proceed with final
review of the projects related to air quality and PM10 for reconsideration of their
project eligibility for CMAQ funding.
8. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/PARK-N-RIDE/BICYCLE.
8A. Future Rideshare Direction Discussion.
Overview
A number of recent changes have impacted the provision of rideshare services at all
levels of government and the private sector. Further, proposed elimination of state
funding for services at the regional level as well as various legislative efforts to
eliminate employer trip reduction mandates brings into question the future direction
of rideshare services. The Chairman and staff seek guidance from the Commission
regarding the future roles the Commission envisions for itself at the state, regional
and local ipvels.
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9. SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE).
9A. Update on the Callbox Traffic Counter Project.
Overview
Bruce Churchill and Jack Valenty of T-Cubed (formerly known as RMSL Traffic
Systems) will present an update of the initial phase of the Commission's callbox
traffic counter project. This item is for receive and file.
10. 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.
10A. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items.
1 0A1 . Monthly Cost & Schedule Reports.
Overview
Presented material 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 with status for the month ending February 29, 1996. This item is
for receive and file.
10A2. Proposed Western Riverside County Field Trip.
Overview
RCTC has invited the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for a
field trip of RCTC's Western County projects. The CTC has indicated a
willingness to do this, however, a formal response and a date has not yet
been received. The Chair will appoint a.subcommittee to determine an
agenda and to accompany CTC members on the field trip.
10A3. California Transportation Commission (CTC) Report.
Overview
This item is provided as information on actions taken by the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) at its meeting on March 27-28, 1996.
This report is provided as a regular update on CTC issues and actions in
order to inform RCTC of the votes taken related to projects and issues of
interest to Riverside County.
10A4. Co -Sponsorship of UCLA's Fall 1996 Symposium on "The Transportation,
Land Use and Air Quality Connection".
Overview
Staff is recommending co-sponsor support in the amount of $5,000 with
the added recommendation that three Board and/or staff members be
authorized to represent the Commission at the symposium.
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10A5. License Agreement Riverside County Flood and Water Conservation
District - Arlington Channel Stage 5.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize the Executive
Director to enter into the license agreement with the Riverside County
Flood and Water Conservation District to construct the Storm Drain
Facility.
10B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
10B1. Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 for O'Brien-Kreitzberq &
Associates (OKA) to Perform Additional Construction Management
Services for the Route 79 Lamb Canyon Project (RCTC Agreement No.
94-23).
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Amend the existing
Agreement with O'Brien-Kreitzberg & Associates (OKA) to extend the
contract performance period through June 1996; and, 2) authorize an
additional $143,909.17 to cover costs for OKA to continue Construction
Management Services through June 1996 to coincide with Construction
Contractor's project completion date.
10B2. Approval of Funding for the Construction of the Northmoor Noise Wall
Project on State Route 91 at Serfas Club Drive.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize $425,000 for the
construction of the Northmoor/SR-91 Noise wall Project. The proposed
construction project will begin and be completed approximately
July/August 1996.
10C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
10C1. Requests for Use of Surplus Measure A Specialized Transit Funds.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the requests from
the Senior and Disabled Citizens Coalition and Meditrans Services to carry
forward surplus Measure A Specialized Transit funds for use in FY 95/96.
10C2. FY 96/97 Western County Measure A Specialized Transit Funds.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Direct staff to send out
a request for proposals within the parameters discussed above; 2) Set
aside $100,000 in Measure A Specialized Transit funds to be used by
non-profit agencies as local match for the Federal Section 16 grant
program; and, 3) Designate an Ad -Hoc Committee of the Commission's
Citizens Advisory Committee as the Measure A Evaluation Committee.
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10C3. Modification to Inland. Empire Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program
Contract Authorization.
Overview
The Commission approved the Inland Empire Clean Fuels Corridor project,
and staff and Legal Counsel along with San Bernardino Associated
Governments have been working with Mesa Pacific and Ontario UPS
representatives to resolve contract issues regarding the construction of
a liquified natural gas public access station. Staff seeks Commission
approval to execute a contract for station construction with an entity
other than Mesa Pacific on terms previously approved by the Commission
if negotiations with Mesa Pacific can not be successfully concluded in a
timely manner.
10C4.. FY 94/95 Commuter Assistance Program Employer Partnership A wards.
Overview
The Commission's Commuter Assistance Program held a partnership
awards event on March 27, 1996 to honor the management and
Employee Transportation Coordinators of employers who have
demonstrated a high level of success in reducing vehicle trips through
their own rideshare programs and participation in the Commission's
projects including Advantage Rideshare, Club Ride and Inland Empire
Commuter Services. This receive and file agenda item overviews the
awards event and lists all employers recognize.
1005. Commission Sponsored Rule 2202 Workshop Report.
Overview
In response to local employer requests to "demystify" the various options
of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's newly adopted Rule
2202, the Commission's Inland Empire Commuter Services (IECS) staff
hosted one workshop presented by the District in February. To provide
additional technical support to employers, IECS designed and
implemented a hands-on workshop held March 19, 1996 at the Riverside
Convention Center. This receive and file report provides an overview of
the IECS "How to Select the Right Rule 2202 Option" workshop.
1006. FY 1996-97 SB 821 Program - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities.
Overview
Each year, 2% of the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) revenue is made
available for use on bicycle and pedestrian facility projects through the
Commission's SB 821 Program. This a discretionary program
administered by the Commission. Based on LTF revenue estimates for FY
1996-97, the 2% LTF funding level for the SB 821 Program will be
approximately $544,164. Staff requests the Commission's authorization
to inform the cities and the County of the available SB 821 funds and to
request that they submit project proposals for the FY 1996-97 SB 821
Program.
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1007. City of La Quinta's Bicycle Route/Transportation Plan pursuant to the
1995 Bicycle Lane Account Grant Program.
Overview
Staff has received a request from the City of La Quinta to have the
Commission review and certify that the City's Bicycle Transportation Plan
(BTP) complies with state law (SB 1095) per the requirements of the
State Bicycle Lane Account Program. The City's BTP complies with state
law by presenting the required information outline in SB 1095. The BTP
has been reviewed by' CVAG and had been found to conform to the
CVAG Regional Non -Motorized Transportation Plan. Staff recommends
that the Commission certify that the City of La Quinta's Bicycle
Transportation Plan satisfies the requirements of the BLA program as
specified in State law.
10D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority For Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
1 OD1. Monthly Call Box Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box
System for the month of February 1996 are presented to the SAFE
Board.
10E. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail.
10E1. Authorization to Pay Terra -Cal Construction for Installing Electrical
Conduit and Wire for Additional Canopy at West Corona Station.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize $4,380.68 to pay
Terra-Cal's electrical subcontractor for installing electrical conduit and
wire for one additional canopy at the West Corona Commuter Rail
- Station.
10E2. Metrolink Monthly Report.
Overview
Ridership, revenue, and activities reports are included in the
Commission's agenda packet. This item is for receive and file.
1 1 . CLOSED SESSION.
11A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Names of Parties: RCTC v. Scott; et al.
Case Number: Riverside Case No. 248086
11B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Names of Parties: RCTC v. Huang; et al.
Case Number: Riverside Case no. 247236
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