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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMIS 5ON
3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 100
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1997
2:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. INLAND EMPIRE CLEAN FUELS CORRIDOR - AWARD PRESENTATION.
Overview
Through a unique public/private partnership between government, utility companies and property
owners, the Inland Empire Clean Fuels Corridor has received recognition as the first multi -fuel,
bi-county network in the country. The Commission will honor Riverside County Corridor partners
for their contributions towards the construction of nineteen public access clean fuel sites in the
Inland Empire including electric vehicle, compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas
stations.
6. RAIL.
6A. Items Related to the Construction of the Riverside Metrolink Downtown Southside
Platform and Station Track: 1) Award of Amendment 1 to F.R. Harris Agreement RO
97-31 to Perform Final Design; 21 Approval of Current Project Cost Estimate; and, 31
Approval of Source of Funds for Project Costs; and, 41 Approve SCRRA Submittal of
Revised Proposition 108 and 116 Applications for Bond Expenditures to Reflect Changes
to Project Scope.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve Amendment 1 with F.R.
Harris to perform Final Design for the new Southside Platform for an additional amount
of $426,268 for a new total contract amount of $685,000 using a standard contract
amendment format. No new extra work will be authorized for Amendment 1. The
existing extra work of $86,268 will remain; 2) approve the new project cost of
$7,699,000 with a contingency amount of $1,500,000 for a new total project cost not
to exceed $9,199,000; 3) approve the use of all remaining Proposition 108 funding,
and direct that Proposition 116 funding will then be used to cover the project costs that
exceed the UP $1,542,000; and, 4) approve SCRRA submittal of revised Proposition
108 and 116 applications for bond expenditures to reflect changes to project scope.
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March 12, 1997
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6B. Kunz Outdoor Advertising Request for Additional Billboard Sites.
Overview
The Property Development Committee and staff are recommending that the Commission
give direction on whether to allow staff to proceed with negotiations for additional sign
locations and terms along the 1-215.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
7A. RTP Presentation.
Overview
Staff from the Southern California Association of Governments will make a
presentation to the Commission on the Southern California's Regional Transportation
Plan and process.
7B. Draft Expenditure Plan for Potential Measure A Extension.
Overview
The Executive Director is recommending that the Commission receive the Draft
Expenditure Plan for Potential Measure A Extension for study and future consideration.
7C. Adoption of Policy Regarding Extra Large Combination Vehicles and Resolution No. 97-
05, A Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Relating to
Permitting the Use of Extra Length, Extra Weight and Combination Vehicles on the
California State Highway System.
Overview
A 7-minute video entitled "Crash, They're Coming" will be presented to the
Commission. Staff is recommending that the Commission adopt a policy in
opposition to the use extra length and extra weight vehicles in California and
Resolution No. 97-05, A Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Relating to Permitting the Use of Extra Length, Extra Weight and
Combination Vehicles on the California State Highway System.
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.
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8. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE
8A. State Transit Assistance: 10% Bonus Allocation.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the Commission
approve allocating the FY 1997 State Transit Assistance incentive award of $162,968
to Commuter Rail.
8B. Proposed SB 836 Program of Projects for the Inland Empire Region.
Overview
SB 836 established funding and mandated a demonstration project to determine if
voluntary rideshare efforts could result in the same mobile source emissions reduction
as generated under Rule 2202 by worksites of 100 to 249 employees within the
South Coast Air Quality Management District. It charged the Regional Transportation
Agencies Coalition (RTAC) with the implementation of SB 836. Based on adoption by
RTAC, this agenda item reviews the RTAC efforts and seeks Commission approval to
implement three projects proposed on behalf of the Inland Empire for funding under
SB 836.
9. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
9A. Update on Lamb Canyon Construction Projects and Approval of Appointment of an
Independent Geotechnical Consultant to Investigate Recent Fill Slope Failures for Lamb
Canyon Project.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the Commission: 1)
Confirm the appointment of Woodward/Clyde and Associates to perform geotechnical
oversight services for the Lamb Canyon project; 2) award a contract for an amount not
to exceed $10,000; and, 3) that the standard RCTC model consultant contract be used
with minor changes to the agreement may be approved subject to review and approval
of the Executive Director and Legal Counsel.
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.
10A1. Adoption of Resolution No. 97-04, "A Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Amending and Adopting Local Guidelines for
Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act"
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve Resolution 97-04, "A
Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Amending and
Adopting Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality
Act.
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10A2. Measure A Maintenance of Efforts Requirements and Potential Problems.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission refer the maintenance of effort
issue to the Legislative Committee to determine the most appropriate strategy
for seeking such relief.
10A3. Administrative Charges to Local Street and Roads Recipients.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the
Commission determine that costs of ongoing administration of loans to streets
and roads recipients be borne by the administrative pool.
10A4. Audit Policy.
Overview
This item addresses a concern relating the Commission's audit policy. Staff will
be reviewing the policy to determine potential alternatives that would address
Commission needs, as well as costs, at the same time responsible to funding
recipients and bring this item back in 60 days to present its findings and
recommendations.
10A5. Uncommitted Carryover Detail.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the
uncommitted carryover be included in the Commission's budgeted contingency
for Western Riverside County highway and rail program until existing contingent
liabilities are resolved.
10A6. Washington and Sacramento Reports.
Overview
Items included under this part of the agenda are the Sacramento Report from
Smith-Kempton and a Washington Report from Cliff Madison. These items are
recommended to the Commission for receive and file.
10A7. Amendment 1 to Bechtel Contract RO 97-00.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the
Commission approve Amendment 1 to the Bechtel Contract (RO 97-00) for
$45,000 for a new total contract of $985,500 with $15,000 in extra work for
a total amount not to exceed $1,000,500. A standard contract amendment will
be used for this agreement.
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10A8. Recurring Contracts 96/97 Revised Budget.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the
Commission approve the highlighted changes to the list of recorring contracts
and authorize the Executive Director to execute contracts not to exceed the
listed amount, and where applicable, subject to Legal Counsel
10A9. Single Signature Authority Report.
Overview
For the six month period ending December 31,1996, four contracts were
executed under single signature authority granted to the Execute Director by the
Commission. There was approximately $10,000 in unused and expired capacity
at December 31, 1996. This item is for receive and file.
10A10.Revised FY 96/97 Budget.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the
Commission approve the Revised Budget for FY 96/97.
10A 1 1. Quarterly Financial 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 December 31, 1996. Also,
attached is the cost and schedule status of the Measure A Contracts. The cost
and schedule reports are through the month ending January 31, 1997 prepared
by Bechtel Civil, Inc. Detailed supporting material for all contracts and
Cooperative Agreements is available from Bechtel staff. This item is for receive
and file.
10B. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Bicycle.
10B1. Approval of Resolution No. 97-01 to Enter into a Cooperative Agreement with
the California Energy Commission for the Receipt of Petroleum Violation Escrow
Account Funds.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve Resolution No. 97-01
authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with the California
Energy Commission.
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10B2. 1997 Traffic Systems Management (TSM) Program of Projects.
Overview
Based on efforts by staff representatives of the Regional Transportation
Agencies Coalition (RTAC), a priority list of projects has been prepared for
submittal to Caltrans who had allocated $4.96 million in TSM fund savings to
the six county region of SCAG for TDM and TSM projects. Based on RTAC
approval of the list, the Commission is being asked to approve the use of its
portion of the designated funds (est. $82,741) for the FY97/98 Inland Empire
Commuter Services (IECS) budget to replace a portion of the STP funds
currently approved for the IECS work program under the Commission's FY
97/98-98/99 CMAQ/STP Call for Projects.
10B3. Meditrans Services --Request for Measure A Western County Specialized Transit
Capita/ Matching Funds.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the
Commission approve allocation of $20,500 in Measure A Specialized Transit
Funds available in the Western Riverside County to Meditrans Services to be
used as the required 20% federal match for the purchase of two replacement
vehicles and one mobile radio unit.
10B4. Membership on the Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation
Advisory Council (CAC/SSTAC).
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Reappoint Beverly Copeland,
Roger Culbertson, John Lonberg and Lucia Moran to the Citizens' Advisory
Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council, with their term
expiring in March 2000; 2) appoint Peter Benevidez to the Citizens' Advisory
Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council, with a term expiring
in March 2000; and, 3) appoint Steve Connell from the Riverside Transit
Agency as the representative from the Western County Consolidated
Transportation Service Agency.
1085. Reuse of Closed Telecommuting WorkCenter Video Conferencing Equipment.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the
Commission transfer ownership of its donated Telecommuting WorkCenter of
Riverside County video-conferencing equipment and software, at no cost, to the
County of Riverside with the condition that the Commission be allowed
unrestricted use of the equipment and any subsequently purchased video-
conferencing equipment for an unspecified period of time.
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10B6. Approval of the City of Riverside's Bicycle Route/Transportation Plan.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the City of Riverside's
Bicycle Routes/Transportation Plan as submitted.
10C. Consent Calendar - Rail.
10C 1. Authorization to Construct Fence at Riverside Downtown Commuter Rail Station.
Overview
Fencing is needed between the existing station tracks and the pedestrian
walkway fronting the station. Staff is requesting approval of up to $21,000 to
construct fence at the Riverside Downtown Commuter Rail Station.
10C2. High Speed Rail Monthly Report.
Overview
Presented is a report on the most recent activities of the Ad Hoc High Speed
Rail Task Force for receive and file.
10C3. 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.
10D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
10D1 . Quarterly Call Box Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box System
for the quarter ending December, 1966 presented to the SAFE Board for receive
and file.
11. CLOSED SESSION.
11A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9 -
1 Claim.
11B.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Name of Parties: County of Riverside v. John Spyksma, et al.
Case No: SCV29178 (San Bernardino Superior Court)
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
March 12, 199
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission Members
FROM: Naty Kopenhaver, Clerk of the Commission
SUBJECT: Possible Conflict of Interest Issue - RCTC Agenda March 12, 1997
The March 12, 1997 agenda of the Riverside County Transportation Commission
includes an item which may raise possible conflict of interest. This item is:
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9A, Update on Lamb Canyon Construction Projects and
Approval of Appointment of an Independent Geotechnical Consultant to
Investigate Recent Fill Slope Failures for Lamb Canyon Project.
Contractor: Steve Pearson, Vice President - Operations
Woodward/Clyde and Associates
An RCTC member .may not participate in any action concerning a contract or
amendment if a campaign contribution of more than $250 in the past 12 months was
received from the entity or individual listed.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
- AMENDED MEMO -
March 10, 1997
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission Members
FROM: Naty Kopenhaver, Clerk of the Commission
SUBJECT: Additional Items on RCTC's March 12, 1997 - Possible Conflicts of Interest Issues
It appears that there are additional items included in RCTC's March 12, 1997 which may raise possible
conflicts of interest. These items are added and noted in italics:
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9A, Update on Lamb Canyon Construction Projects and Approval of
Appointment of an Independent Geotechnical Consultant to Investigate Recent Fill Slope Failures
for Lamb Canyon Project.
Contractor: Steve Pearson, Vice President - Operations
Woodward/Clyde and Associates
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6A, Construction of the Riverside Metrolink Downtown Southside Platform
and Station Track: Award of Amendment 1 to F.R. Harris.
Contractor: Frederick R. Harris, Inc.
David Levy, President
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10A7, Amendment 1 to Bechtel Contract RO 97-00.
Contractor. Bechtel
Bill Hughes, Program Manager
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10A8, Recurring Contracts 96-97 Revised Budget.
Contractor: Best, Best & Krieger
Steve DeBaun, Partner
Contractor: Valley Resource Planning & Research
Georgienna Vivian, Principal
As a reminder, an RCTC member may not participate in any action concerning a contract or amendment
if a campaign contribution of more than $250 in the past 12 months was received from the entity or
individual listed.