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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02 February 14, 1996 CommissionFile RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1996 2:00 P.M. PALM QESERT CITY HALL 73510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260 (Map is attached) AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. 4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - Transit Service Needs. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission hold a public hearing to receive testimony on transit service needs. 6. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS. 6A. Proposal that San Bernardino County Annex a Portion of Westem Riverside County to Enable Completion of Route 71 Freeway Proiect. Overview Notwithstanding the Commission's support for a safety project on Route 71 which would address inadequate shoulders and median protection, representatives from the San Bernardino County area continue to strongly advocate continuation of a freeway project in Riverside County from where the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) funded project will end to Route 91. Information is provided as background to the Commission on Route 71 issues. 6B. Route 79 (Lambs Canyon) Status Report. Overview The Measure A funded construction to widen Route 79 from two lanes to four lanes/through the Lambs Canyon Area is progressing rapidly. The Lambs Canyon widening is a major construction project requiring extensive earthwork and grading through some very steep canyon areas. Staff will provide an oral report and slides to show the progress made to date on the Route 79 widening and Gilman Springs Grade Separation projects. Page 2 RCTC Agenda February 14, 993 7. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS. 7A. Development of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 1996-97 Overall Work Program (OWP) Process. Overview This item provides the Commission with information for discussion and guidance to staff as they participate through RTAC to assist SCAG in preparing its FY 1996-97 OWP. 7B. Inter -County Infrastructure Issues and Resolution Process as Proposed by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Overview This item provides the Commission with information on the recent actions taken by the Regional Transportation Agencies' Coalition (RTAC) regarding the development of the 1996 STIP. Actions taken by RTAC include approval of, five recommendations to be incorporated into the 1996 STIP. This item requests RCTC support of the adopted recommendations. 7C. Establishing CVAG Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Collection Policy. Overview At their meeting on January 29, 1996, the CVAG Executive Committee adopted a policy which establishes a process to address jurisdictions in Coachella Valley who participate in the TUMF but may not have collected TUMF required fees. The CVAG Executive action includes a policy whereby an amount equal to uncollected TUMF would be taken out of the affected local jurisdictions's Measure A streets and roads funds. Legal Counsel will present, at the meeting, a proposal which should be responsive to CVAG's policy and legal concerns. 7D. 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. 7E. 1996 Series A Refunding Bonds. Overview The Commission authorized staff to issue up to $75,000,000 in bonds to refund the 1991 Series A Sales Tax Revenue bonds. This was accomplished on January 18, 1996 when the bonds were priced and sold, and will be closed on February 1, 1996. The total amount of the refunding was $61,765,000 which refunded the 1991 Series A term bond due June 1, 2009, and the two latter serial maturities due June 1, 2002, and 2003 for $6,945;000 and $7,405,000 respectively. The Commission had set a minimum target savings of 2%, but we were able to accomplish in excess of 3%. The total present value dollar savings amounts to approximately $1,862,750. This item is for receive and file. Page 3 RCTC Agenda February 14, 1996 7F. Final Results of the FY 95 Audits. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize staff to draft responses to the management letter comments for review and discussion at the April meeting. 8. 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. 8A. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads. 8A1. Route 111 - Memorandum of Understanding with the City of La Quinta for Improvements at the Washington Street Intersection. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the City of La Quinta, subject to final legal review by Commission Legal Counsel. 8A2. Route 111 - Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Palm Desert for Improvements at the Deep Cannon Intersection. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Palm Desert. 8A3. Amendment to FY 1995-1999 Measure A " Five Year Capital Improvement P/an for the City of Banning. 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. Any subsequent additions, deletions, or substitutions to the approved Plan must also be approved by the Commission. The City of Banning is requesting Commission approval to amend their previously approved FY 1995-99 Plan. 8B. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items. 8B1. Follow-up to the 1996 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Hearings by the Regional Transportation Agencies' Coalition (RTAC). Overview This item provides the Commission with follow-up information on the 1996 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) hearings. Both RTAC and SCAG made presentations to California Transportation Commission (CTC) on January 23, 1996 at the STIP public hearing. This item is provided as information for receive and file. Page 4 RCTC Agenda February 14, 1996 8B2. Regional Plants) Development Schedule. Overview The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is in the process of updating both the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). The RTP is on a schedule which has the draft plan completed in October 1996 and adoption scheduled for June of 1997. The AQMP's.development schedule has a draft available in July 1996 and a final document available in October 1996. This item is for receive and file. 8B3. Extension of David Turch's Contract, Washington, D.C. Lobbyist. Overview This item provides the Commission with information for consideration of extension of David Turch contract for lobbying services with our Washington. D.C. consultants. This item requests RCTC support of the extension of David Turch's contract through June 30, 1996. 8B4. Legislative Program. Overview Items included under this part of the agenda are the Sacramento Report from Smith- Kempton, and the Washington Reports from David Turch and Cliff Madison. These items are recommended to the Commission for approval as receive and file. 8B5. 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 January 17-19, 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. 8B6. Appointments to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission appoint Michelle Rainer and Ed Feldman to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council with a term expiration in February 1999. 8B7. Re -appointments to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission re -appoint Ace Atkinson, Judylynn Gries, Milt Kandl, and Fortunato Penilla to the CAC/SSTAC with terms lasting until February 1999. Page 5 RCTC Agenda February 14, 1996 8B8. Additional Bonds Test. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission not change its 2x additional bonds test policy at this time. 8B9. LTF Revenue Estimate for FY 96/97. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the areas apportionments based on the revenue estimate provided by staff and the Auditor Controller of the County of Riverside. 8B10. Single Signature Authority Report. Overview For the six month period ending December 31, 1995, three contracts were executed under single signature authority granted to the Executive Director by the Commission. There was approximately $37,345 in unused and expired capacity at December 31, 1995. This item is for receive and file. 8B1 1. Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports. Overview The 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 December 31, 1995. This item is for receive and file. 8C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle. 8C 1. Measure A Specialized Transit Funds for Friends of Moreno Valley Senior Center and the Inland Aids Project. Overview Friends of Moreno Valley Senior Center and the Inland Aids Project are requesting Measure A Specialized Transit funds available in the western Riverside County to provide the required local match on a FTA Section 16 capital grant. This is in compliance with the RCTC adopted policies for the Measure A Specialized Transit Program and there are sufficient funds budgeted to cover this item. Staff recommends approval of their request. Page 6 RCTC Agenda February 14, 1396 8C2. Transit Capital Improvement Funds--RTA Bus Rehabilitation Project. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission allocate Riverside Transit Agency an additional $32,651 in local transportation funds to be used as capital match for this project and authorize the Executive Director to execute the fund transfer agreement with the state. . 8C3. Implementation of Recommendations Included in the Transit Operator Triennial Performance Audit --Mid Year Proqress Report. Overview In June 1995 the Commission accepted the Transit Operator responses on how and when they would implement recommendations included in their Triennial Performance Audit. Many of the operators had already implemented the suggested changes or stated they would be completed by the end of the fiscal year. The Commission directed staff to monitor the operators' progress regarding implementation and to report back to the Commission mid -year. This item provides the requested update. 8D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies/(SAFE). 8D1. Authority to Advertise Request for Bid Proposals - Freeway Service Patrol Tow Truck Service. Overview The Riverside County Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program has been in operations since June 1993. During the two and one-half years of the FSP program, service has been provided primarily by one two truck company. Staff is requesting authorization to issue a Request for Bid (RFB) proposal for tow truck service for the FSP program. 8D2. Monthly Call Box Update. Overview The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box System for the month of December 1995 will be presented to the SAFE Board. 8E. Consent Calendar - Commuter Rail. 8E1. Extension of 24-Hour Security Guard Service at Rail Stations. Overview Staff is recommending that the Commission approve extending temporary, 24-hour security guard service at The Pedley Station, the West Corona Station and the La Sierra Station through June 30, 1996. Page 7 RCTC Agenda February 14, 1996 8E2. Metrolink Monthly Report. Overview Presented for receive and file are Metrolink ridership reports for the months of December, 1995 and January 1996. . ADJOURNMENT. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION _o c o ›• c o V E —o a a, 1 > Q 0 TohquRZ•McCollum Wpy PoIm Springs c Airport Racquet Club Rd Ramon Rd E Poim Conyon Dr Eisenhower Medico+ Cenrer City fall City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred caring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 HWY 111 ___JIWY 74 04 s Bermuda Dune, Airport PUBLIC MEETING DATE: '�l1-06-' 'NAME: ADDRESS: C \i/ ' \ Cam' PHONE: IF YOU WISH TO TESTIFY AT THIS MEETING, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS CARD AND PRESENT IT TO A RCTC STAFF MEMBER S c c q �y b- 6)1 � (70 SUBJECT. T C f)le(;• IF YOU ARE REPRESENTING AN ORGANIZATION PLEASE LIST: NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 3560 University Ave., Ste. 100 o Riverside, CA 92501 o (714)787-71741 1BLIC MEETING IF YOU WISH TO TESTIFY AT THIS MEETING, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS CARD AND PRESENT IT TO A RCTC STAFF MEMBER DATE:,)II'f /q69 SUBJECT: 7� r NAME : 1-)9 Vre.. unk0.A` kvi cwt----' ADDRESS: Goe)&) <7; PHONE: IF YOU ARE REPRESENTING AN ORGANIZATION PLEASE LIST: NAME: w OZ toC PHONE: ADDRESS: RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 3560 University Ave., Ste. 100 o Riverside, CA 92501 o (714)787-71741 ATTENDANCE ROSTER NAME mweso (-0,00114M-ThE, Ce 11_1_441—k. tV 71 cz,, \ f ,. ., . \,, ),,ley 0(!:),,,,v,...,.241 1t,si,,iTy C' i \2:-.) \-'-' .) •-•',r? \J\:.,)(-.) RCTC Wednesday, February 14, 1996 REPRESENTING Zok,Lqvbs--- e6 -6,5s - 6LA-hu ! ) i- 0 TELEPHONE ( 7?3--- 67z2 ) , 1 \ .r",4 ' 1 PUBLIC HEARING ON UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS (Palm Desert) CHAIRMAN'S INTRODUCTORY REMARKS STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ANNUALLY TO RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS. APPROXIMATELY $23 MILLION DOLLARS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES PURSUANT TO THE STATE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT. AS A PRIORITY, THESE FUNDS MUST BE USED FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT. IF THERE ARE FUNDS REMAINING AFTER MEETING ALL REASONABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS, THESE FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND ROADS. IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY, HOWEVER, ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS HAVE BEEN USED FOR TRANSIT FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS HEARING IS TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON WHETHER THERE ARE REASONABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS THAT ARE NOT BEING MET. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE KEY WORD HERE IS REASONABLE -- REASONABLE TRANSIT NEEDS. THIS MEANS THAT THERE MUST BE EVIDENCE THAT THERE WILL BE SUFFICIENT RIDERSHIP TO JUSTIFY ANY ADDITIONAL EXPANSION OF SERVICE OR NEW SERVICES. DUE TO THE FACT THAT ALL AVAILABLE TRANSIT FUNDS ARE BEING USED TO OPERATE THE FIXED -ROUTE AND PARATRANSIT SYSTEMS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY, THE SERVICE NEEDS RAISED THROUGH THIS PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY WILL BE USED TO ASSIST IN THE EVALUATION OF CURRENT SERVICES, AND WILL HELP WITH DECISIONS TO POSSIBLY CHANGE EXISTING SERVICES. IT IS NOT OUR PURPOSE TO LISTEN TO COMPLAINTS ABOUT A MISSED PICK UP ON THE DIAL A RIDE OR A RUDE BUS DRIVER; THOSE SERVICE COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE TRANSIT AGENCY. WE ARE HERE TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ABOUT TRANSIT SERVICES THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BEING MET. IF YOU WOULD PREFER JUST TO LISTEN TODAY, THE COMMISSION WILL ACCEPT LETTERS REGARDING UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS UNTIL FEBRUARY 23. PLEASE SEND THEM TO THE COMMISSION OFFICE AT 3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 100, RIVERSIDE, 92501. THOSE OF YOU WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE HEARING BOARD SHOULD FILL OUT A CARD THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM COMMISSION STAFF. WE WILL CALL YOUR NAME IN THE SAME ORDER THAT WE RECEIVE THE CARDS. I WOULD ASK THAT YOU LIMIT YOUR PRESENTATION TO FIVE (5) MINUTES. ALSO, SIGN AND SPANISH INTERPRETERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT REQUIRE THEIR SERVICE. THE PUBLIC HEARING IS NOW OPEN. CLOSING THANK YOU ALL FOR PROVIDING YOUR COMMENTS: STAFF WILL SUMMARIZE EACH COMMENT, DISCUSS THE ISSUE WITH THE TRANSIT OPERATOR, AND WILL PROVIDE A RESPONSE BACK TO THE COMMISSION FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION. THE COMMISSION WILL DETERMINE, AT THEIR APRIL OR MAY MEETING, WHETHER YOUR REQUEST FOR SERVICE IS REASONABLE TO MEET. ONCE THIS DETERMINATION IS MADE, YOU WILL BE PROVIDED A RESPONSE IN WRITING.