HomeMy Public PortalAbout11 November 13, 1996 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMM/SS/ON
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1996
12:00 NOON
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 9, 1996 and October 22, 1996.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - RCTC'S Conflict of Interest Code.
Overview
An amendment to the Commission's Conflict of Interest Code is proposed to update the
disclosure requirements of designated positions and to include provisions as required by
regulations.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
6A. FY 1997-98 Transit Capital Improvement fTCII Program.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission adopt the proposed TCI project funding
priority list and approve the Guideway Financial Plan.
6B. Annual Review of Investment Policy.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission adopt the Investment Policy with noted
changes as noted on Resolution 96-09.
6C. Model License Agreement for Billboards.
Overview -
It is recommended that the Commission approve the new license agreement drafted
by Legal Counsel for outdoor advertising.
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6D. Unaudited Financial Statements for Year Ending June 30, 1996.
Overview
The Financial statements for June 30, 1996 have been completed by staff. The auditors
have completed field work and have preliminary reviewed the numbers. Currently, staff
does not anticipate that the audited numbers will differ materially, if at all, from what
is included in this agenda packet. This item is for receive and file.
6E. 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. Commissioner Dick
Kelly will report on the Focus on the Future Conference.
7. RAIL.
7A. San Jacinto Branchline Track Improvement Study; Policy and Program Implications.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee authorized the Executive Director, under his single
signature authority, to have a business plan prepared for the San Jacinto Branchline and
recommended that $1.2 million federal funds be earmarked for grade crossings and
drainage improvements, with the preferred match identified as TSM ($565,000), and
defer decision on acceptance of freight responsibilities until a business plan can be
drafted and reviewed.
7B. 1996 "Beach Train" Report and Tentative Proposal for 1997 Special Trains.
Overview
A preliminary end -of -season report on operation of 1996 Charter Beach Trains, followed
by staff's recommendations for 1997 special trains is presented for approval.
7C.. Contract for Open Air Market During Weekends at La Sierra Station.
Overview
It is recommended that the Commission approve the proposal and authorize the
Executive Director and Legal Counsel, in concert with RCC, to complete negotiations and
execute an appropriate Agreement.
8. PERSONNEL ITEMS.
8A. Commission Employees Car Allowances.
Overview
The Personnel Committee recommends that the Commission: 1) eliminate all car
allowances and continue to reimburse employees who use their private vehicles for
RCTC business based on a per mile rate (currently at $0.29/mile); and, 2) roll the car
allowance of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director into their salaries.
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8B. Commission Employees Salary Ranges.
Overview
The Personnel Committee recommends that the Commission expand the salary ranges
for its employees to six steps by adding a lower step 15 %►. For employees on the top
step of the salary range of their position, the Executive Director shall have the authority
to grant a performance award of up to 5% of the employee's annual salary for higher
than above average performance during the preceding year.
9 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.
9A. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items.
9A1. Approval of CVAG's List of 2020 Projects.
Overview
It is recommended that the Commission approve CVAG's submitted list of
2020 projects.
9A2. Support for Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Environmental
Enhancement and Mitigation Program Grant Application.
Overview
The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy has requested the Riverside
County Transportation Commission's support for a grant application for AB
471 to provide enhanced mitigation for the Mid -Valley Parkway project.
RCTC Executive Director recommends that the Commission send a letter,
signed by the RCTC Chair, to the Secretary of the Resources Agency.
9A3. Finding of Necessity to Amend Measure A Plan to Reflect New Cities.
Overview
It is recommended that the Commission make a finding of necessity to
amend the Measure A Expenditure Plan to authorize revision to the Measure
A plan map to reflect any voter approved changes to municipal incorporation
subsequent to voter approval of Measure A in November 1988.
9A4. FY 95/96 Annual Report.
Overview
The Commission's FY 95/96 Annual Report is scheduled to be published in
the county's two major newspapers on Sunday, November 17, 1996. An
outline of the feature articles is provided as receive and file.
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9A5. License Agreement with the County of Riverside Transportation
Department for Storm Drain Facility Outlet.
Overview
It is recommended that the Commission approve the license agreement
with the County of Riverside Transportation Department for a storm drain
facility outlet.
9A6. California Transportation Commission (CTC) Report.
Overview
This item is provided as information on actions taken by the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) at its meetings on September 18-19
and October 16, 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. This item
is for receive and file.
9A7. Legislative Program.
Overview
The 1997-98 Legislative Program is presented for adoption. Also
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.
9A8. Single Signature Authority Report.
Overview
For the three month period ending September 30, 1996, two contracts
were executed under single signature authority granted to the Executive
Director by the Commission. There was approximately $30,000 in
unused capacity at September 30, 1996. This item is for receive and file.
9A9. Quarterly Financial and Cost & Schedule Reports.
Overview
Presented are Combining Statements of Revenues and Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances (Unaudited) and the Highway and rail projects
quarterly budget report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 1996. The cost
and schedule status ending September 30, 1996, of the Measure A
Contracts are also presented. This item is for receive and file.
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9B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
9B1. Amendment to FY 1996-2000 Measure A" Five Year Capital
Improvement Plan for the City of Lake Elsinore.
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 Lake Elsinore is requesting Commission
approval to amend their previously approved FY 1996-2000 Plan.
9B2. FY 1996-97 LTF Allocations for Streets and Roads - Palo Verde Valley.
Overview
The estimated FY 1996-97 apportionment of Local Transportation Funds
(LTF) for the Palo Verde Valley area is $417,325. The Commission has
allocated $80,200 to the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, leaving a
balance of $337,125 available for local streets and road purposes.
9C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
9C1. Section 16 Preliminary Funding List.
Overview
This agenda item is to inform the Commission of staff's concern with the
recently released preliminary funding list for the current cycle of the
Section 16 Program. Allocation of the funds is made through a statewide
competitive process which requires the Regional Transportation Planning
Agency (RTPA) to review and evaluate all applications received in their
area using the same evaluation and scoring criteria. When staff received
the preliminary funding list it was very apparent that not all areas scored
objectively. Staff has sent a letter of protest to the Director of the
Department of Transportation which is included in the agenda item.
9C2. FY 1996-97 State Transit Assistance Allocations.
Overview
It is recommended that the Commission approve the FY 1996-97 State
Transit Assistance Fund Allocations in Riverside County as presented in
the table.
9C3. Inland Empire Connection Route 149.
Overview
This agenda item provides information to the Commission on the
operation of the Inland Empire Connection Route 149 and the discussions
that have been held with staff from the Orange County Transportation
Authority regarding funding of this service.
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9C4. Califomia Rideshare Week in the Inland Empire, October 7-11, 1996.
Overview
Inland Empire Commuter Services (IECS) is the newly established entity
charged with the delivery of employer rideshare services in the Inland
Empire. Funded by San Bernardino Associated Governments and RCTC,
it took on the responsibility of implementing Rideshare Week for Inland
Empire employers and commuters given that no statewide or regional
events were funded in 1995 by Ca!trans. The results of the second
Inland Empire Rideshare Week effort are reported in this receive and file
agenda item.
9C5. SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program - Extension Request for
the City of San Jacinto.
Overview
The City of San Jacinto was allocated $22,500 in FY 1995-96 SB 821
funds for the construction of a Sidewalk and Pedestrian Access
Improvement Project along Seventh Street and Santa Fe Avenue. The
City was granted and three month extension to September 30, 1996 to
complete the project. The City is requesting a second extension to
February 1, 1997.
9D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority For Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
9D1 . Contract Amendment to Freeway Service Patrol Tow Truck Agreements -
Arrest and/or Conviction of Vehicle Operators.
Overview
The Riverside County Freeway Service Patrol program currently contracts
with 2 tow truck companies, Hamner Towing and Pepe's Towing, to
provide the roving tow truck service on four segments of State Route 91
and 1-215/60. The proposed amendment provides for suspension and/or
removal of vehicle operators who have been arrested for and/or convicted
os specified crimes. The two existing contractors have reviewed the
proposed amendment and both agree with the terms as stipulated.
9D2. Monthly Cal/box Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box
System for the months of August and September, 1996 are presented to
the SAFE Board.
9E. Consent Calendar - Rail.
9E1. Metrolink Monthly Report.
Overview
The most recent Metrolink operating and ridership summaries, as well as
departmental reports on various activities, will be reprinted for
Commission review. This item is for receive and file.
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9E2. Alpha/Owens-Corning Request for Lease Agreement.
Overview
It is recommended that the Commission approve staff to work with Albert
A. Webb Associates to develop a lease agreement for this project.
10. CLOSED SESSION.
10A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Name of Parties: Riverside County Transportation Commission and Marjorie Baker
Case No: RCSC: 268626
10B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Name of Parties: Redevelopment Agency of the City of Perris and Howard A. Schlundt,
et al
Case No: RCSC: 216954
10C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Name of Parties: Aegean Heights Homeowners Association and Southern California
Regional Rail Authority, et al
Case No: OCSC: 762423
10D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Significant Exposure to Litigation, Pursuant to Subdivision b.
Number of Possible Case: 1
11. ADJOURNMENT.
The next RCTC meeting will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 1996, at the
Commission's Conference Room, 3560 University Avenue, Suite 100, Riverside, CA.