HomeMy Public PortalAbout01 January 8, 1997 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMM/SS/ON
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1997
2:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS/SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY
EMERGENCIES
5A. Update on the Status of the Inland Empire Intelligent Transportation Systems
Strategic Plan.
Overview
JHK and Associates will provide a presentation on progress made to date on the
development of the Inland Empire Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Plan.
6. RAIL
6A. Reconsideration of Commission Action Regarding the Electronic Surveillance for RCTC
Properties.
RCTC Chair is requesting reconsideration of Commission's December 11, 1996 action
regarding electronic surveillance. Then rescind adoption to creation of an electronic
surveillance project and direct staff to compile additional information for a cost/benefit
analysis for presentation to the Budget/Finance Committee for further study and to
formulate recommendation to the Commission.
7. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
7A. California Transportation Commission Request for List of Potential 1998 STIP Early
Delivery Projects.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission direct staff to: 1) Respond to the CTC
with any Riverside County projects that might meet the stated delivery from their call
for projects in their letter dated December 16, 1997; and 2) Submit the two State
Route 60 projects from Valley Way to 1-15 and from 1-215 to Redlands Boulevard;
and, 3) remove the State Route 60 projects from consideration if no new money is
made available to Riverside County for these projects because of their state of
readiness or if funding support for either current or future Riverside County STIP
projects will be adversely impacted by advancing these projects.
7B. State Route 91 Survey Report.
Overview
This is a report by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo contracted by Caltrans on the
performance and public acceptance of the FasTrack tolllanes on SR91 in Orange
County.
7C. Request from the City of Hemet to Allocate SR-79, Lamb Canyon Project Carryover
Funds to Realignment Study South of Ramona Expressway.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission advise the City of Hemet that Measure
A funds cannot be used as they requested, but commit $75,000 of currently
available LTF unprogrammed planning funds for such an alignment study under the
direction of the Commission.
8. TRANSIT/PARK-N-RIDE/BICYCLE.
8A. Ridesharing Funding Issues.
Overview
This item addresses Rideshare Program issues such as: 1) What should be expected
in terms of State funding for Transportation Demand Management services; 2) Should
SCAG's proposed State funding augmentation for a new computer system be
supported; and, 3) Which "advisory committee" should have authority for input
regarding funding - the Regional Transportation Agencies' Coalition or SCAG's
Rideshare Policy Committee, for Commission discussion and action.
8B. Inland Empire Connection Route 496.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission consider fully funding operation of Route
496 through to Montclair for a period of up to three months to allow sufficient time
for staff to work with the San Bernardino Associated Governments to regain their
financial support of this route.
8C. Transportation Reimbursement and Information Project (TRIP) —Request for Additional
Allocation of Western County Measure A Specialized Transit Funds for FY 1997.
Overview
The Partnership to Preserve Independent Living for Seniors and Persons with
Disabilities administers the Transportation Reimbursement and Information Project
(TRIP). This service has been well received by the public, so much so that it is
anticipated that funding for FY 1997 will fall short of demand. The Commission is
being requested to consider an additional allocation of $89,814 in Measure A
Specialized Transit funds available in the Western County to support this program for
the remainder of the fiscal year.
9. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
9A. Proposed Change to Congestion Management Program.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission direct staff to develop a program to meet
the intent and purpose of the Federal Congestion Management System described in
the ISTEA Management Systems Rule.
10. FINANCIAL ITEMS.
10A. Status Report on Preparation of Expenditure Plan for Potential Extension of Measure
A.
Overview
This is a status report on the needs that local agencies have identified for funding if
the Commission go forward with an extension of Measure A.
10B. Substitution of Industrial Bank of Japan with Krieditbank.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve Resolution No. 97-01,
Authorizing a Replacement Liquidity Facility in Connection with the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Sales Tax Revenue Commercial Paper Notes.
11. 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.
11 A. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items.
11A1. Legislative Program.
Overview
This item includes the Washington report for receive and file.
11 A2. 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 September 30,
1996. Also, attached is the cost and schedule status of the Measure
A Contracts. The cost and schedule reports are through the month
ending November 30, 1996. This item is for receive and file.
11 B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
11 B1. Amendment 7 to RO-9337 with County of Riverside for Right of Way
Services for Temporary Construction Easements for the Route 91
Sound wall Project.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve amendment 7 to
agreement RO-9337 for an amount of $184,720 with an extra work
amount of $27,000 for a total amount not to exceed $212,420. A
standard amendment will be used for this new agreement.
1162. Award of Construction Contract to place a Median Barrier on a Portion
of Route 79 (Lamb Canyon) Northerly of Gilman Springs Road.
Overview
At the October 1996 Meeting, the Commission directed Staff to design
and bid a new construction project on State Route 79 on the portion
of Route 79 known as Lamb Canyon. The project would construct
approximately 9,000 feet of median barrier. The project was
advertised on December 9, 1996 with a bid opening on December 30,
1996. Staff is recommending that the low bidder, Modern Alloys, Inc,
located in Stanton, CA, be awarded the construction contract for an
amount of $244,594. Staff is also recommending that a 15%
contingency fund be authorized for the project.
11B3. Amendment 3 to Contract RO-94-23 with OBrien-Kreitzberg to Perform
Construction Management Services for the Route 79 (Lamb Canyon)
Project for the Installation of a new Median Barrier Northeily of Gilman
Springs Road.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve the use of
$23,000 from the existing extra work funds to complete the Rock Fall
Mitigation Project; 2) amendment 3 to Contract RO-9423 for an
amount not to exceed $18,000 using a standard contract amendment;
and, 3) increase of the existing extra work funds from $2,000 to
$20,000 for future contingencies.
11 C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
11C1. Moreno Valley Request To Transfer CMAQ Park-N-Ride To New
Location.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the location
change of a park-n-ride facility from Moreno Beach Drive and S.R. 60
to Pigeon Pass Road and SR 60 in the City of Moreno Valley.
1 1 D. Consent Calendar - Intelligent Transportation Systems/Service Authority For Freeway
Emergencies (SAFE).
11D1.
Amendments to Communication Site Leases between the County of
Riverside and the Riverside County Service Authority for Freeway
Emergencies (RC SAFE) and Subleases between the RC SAFE and
Lodestar Towers California, Inc.
Overview
In order to provide cellular coverage for the call box program from Indio
to. the Arizona border, the Riverside County Service Authority for
Freeway Emergencies entered into leases and subleases with the
County of Riverside and Lodestar Towers California, Inc., respectively,
for County owned mountain top communication sites. The
amendments continue the agreements through December 31, 1999.
11 D2. Establishment of Web Page for Ca/SAFE Committee and Smart Call
Box/Traffic Counter Program.
Overview
Commission staff, along with its call box consultant, TeleTran Tek
Services, are interested in hosting the web page through the County
General Service Agency Information Services division. Commission
staff is also interested in establishing a web page to allow the
Commission to share data collected through its Smart Call Box/Traffic
Counter program with other local agencies and companies.
11E. Consent Calendar - Rail.
11E1. Intercity Rail Interim Joint Powers Board Legal Counsel.
Overview
Staff is proposing that the Commission fund the participation of its
general counsel in .providing legal support for meetings of the Southern
California Intercity Rail Group Joint Powers Board through July 1,
1997, at a cost not to exceed $12,000.
11E2. City of Riverside Terms and Conditions for Construction of the New
Riverside Metrolink Station South Side Platform and Pedestrian Over
Crossing.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Direct staff to negotiate
all necessary agreements with the City of Riverside based on the
requirements contained in the attached letter subject to Legal Counsel
review and approval; 2) use City of Riverside forces to complete
portions of the work; 3) amend current negotiated position with Royal
Citrus to address the addition of a new fire line supply connection on
the north side of the FMC building; and, 4) authorize the expenditure
of funds necessary to accomplish the above scope of work (currently
estimated at about $75,000).
11 E3. Metrolink Monthly Report.
Overview
The most recent Metrolink operating and departmental reports on
various activities are presented for Commission review. This item is for
receive and file.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS.
12A. RCTC and Institutional Change Issues.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Should not support introduction of
a spot bill at this time. Consideration of legislation, if any, should await full
consideration of issues through the joint RCTC, WRCOG, and CVAG meeting process;
and, 2) Should carefully consider the funding distribution implications of granting
CVAG independent "transportation commission" status prior to determining its
preference for any of the options currently under consideration through the joint
RCTC, WRCOG, and CVAG meeting process.
12B. 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.
12C. RCTC Citizen Member and Alternate.
Overview
The bylaws of the Commission provides for the appointment and an annual review
of the Commission's Citizen Member and Alternate positions at the same time as the
election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson is held. Both Commissioners Nieburger
and Barry have indicated that they wish to be reappointed.
1 2D. Appointment/Reappointment to Committees.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Chair appoint/reappoint Commissioners to
Committees mentioned in the staff memorandum.
1 2E. Election of Officers.
Overview
That the Commission hold election of officers - Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
13. UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS HEARING - 6:00 p.m.
Overview
This is the first of three hearings to solicit testimony on unmet transit needs in Riverside
County. The next hearing will be held in Blythe on February 7th and the last hearing will be
held in Palm Springs on February 13th. If a quorum of the Commission is present at the
meeting, this item will be handled as part of the meeting. If a quorum of the Commission is
not present, the meeting will be adjourned and the Commissioners present will be the hearing
board to receive testimony for unmet transit needs.
14. ADJOURNMENT.
Upcoming meetings/hearings -
Joint CVAG/RCTC/WRCOG Meeting - February 3rd (Monday)
Unmet Transit Needs Hearing - February 7th (Friday) in Blythe
RCTC Meeting & Unmet Needs Hearing - February 13th (Thursday) in Palm Springs