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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1997
2:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
5A. City of Perris Request for Commission Assistance to Address Safety Problems on SR 74
between Perris and Lake Elsinore.
Overview
Representatives from the City of Perris will be present to provide information and
request Commission assistance to remedy safety problems on SR 74 between Perris and
Lake Elsinore.
5B. Items Related to Repair of Distressed Fill Slopes in Lamb Canyon SR 79: 1) Approval of
Amendment 4 to Contract RO 94-23 with O'Brien-Kreitzberg to Perform Construction
Management Services; and, 2) Approval of Amendment 7 to Contract RO 93-06 with
Converse Consultants to Perform Geotechnical Services.
Overview
This report is to amend the contract with O'Brien-Kreitzberg and Converse Consultants
to resolve the distressed fill slopes issues in Lamb Canyon SR 79.
5C. Application of RCTC Proposed Candidate Projects for the Retrofit Soundwall Element of
the 1998 STIP.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the candidate list of Retrofit
Soundwall Projects identified in the staff memorandum and authorize the Executive
Director to take whatever actions necessary to assure that Riverside County's
Soundwall Candidate List is submitted as part of the Retrofit Soundwall Element of the
1998 STIP.
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
6A. Presentation of Western Riverside County Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
Overview
J.D. Douglas, Parsons Brinckerhoff, and A.J. Wilson, WRCOG, will be present to make
a presentation on the implications of the proposed "Western Riverside County
Comprehensive Transportation Plan". RCTC staff considers the work valuable as a
"needs" study as a basis for developing implementable plans.
6B. Preliminary Draft of the SCAG FY 1997 Regional Transportation Plan.
Overview
Staff will present comments and recommendations based on initial review of the
Southern California Association of Governments' Preliminary Draft FY 1997 Regional
Transportation Plan.
6C. Proposed RTAC Position on SCAG's OWP Guidelines.
Overview
Staff is recommending that RCTC endorse the RTAC proposal related to SCAG OWP
Guidelines detailed in the staff memorandum.
6D. FY 97/98 Program Goals & Objectives with Draft Budget.
Overview
Presented are program goals and objectives for fiscal year FY 1997/98 along with the
draft budget. It is anticipated that a public hearing and possible adoption of the budget
will be held in May. The Commission's administrative code requires that the budget be
adopted no later than June 15th of each year. Program staff will be present to discuss
and answer questions on the drafted goals and objectives.
6E. Recommendations on Proposed Legislations.
Overview
Proposed legislations affecting the Commission were reviewed by the Legislative
Committee. Commission approval is recommended on legislative positions as detailed
in staff's memorandum.
6E1. Appointment of Recurring Contracts Ad Hoc Committee.
Overview
The Executive Director is recommending that a three member committee composed of
one member each from the Budget and Finance Committee, the Personnel Committee,
and the Chairman be created to review existing recurring contracts to determine which,
if any, contracts should be proposed for change. If approved, the Chair is requested to
appoint a representative from the Budget/Finance Committee and Personnel Committee.
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6F. Appointment to SCRRA, MSRC, and RTAC.
Overview
This item requests the Chair to make appointments to the Southern California Regional
Rail Authority, Regional Transportation Agencies' Coalition, and Mobile Source Review
Committee.
6G. 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, i.e. status on the joint
CVAG/RCTC/WRCOG Ad Hoc Committee meeting, upcoming RCTC annual retreat .
7. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/BICYCLE.
7A. Update on Inter -County Services.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Revise its current policy of only
paying for miles within our own County and recommend that the funding of each
intercounty bus service be taken on a case by case basis; and, 2) Agree to continue
supporting the weekend travel option to Montclair and pursue the option of RTA
directly operating the service through an extension of their Route
7B. FY 1997-98 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program.
Overview
Based on LTF revenues estimates for FY 1997-98, the 2% LTF funding for the SB 821
Program will be approximately $572,072. This item will direct staff to solicit project
applications from the cities and county.
8. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT.
8A. 1997 Congestion Management Program Update - Modification to Land Use
Coordination Element.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve to retain the Congestion
Management Program (CMP) and eliminate the Land Use Coordination Element, and
replace it with an Enhanced Transportation System Monitoring Element.
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9. RAIL.
9A. Electronic Security Surveillance for Riverside County Metrolink Stations.
Overview
It is recommended that the Commission approve, in concept, the need for an
electronic surveillance system for Riverside County Metrolink Stations, which will be
installed in phases as detailed in the staff report.
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.
10A 1. City of Riverside Clean Cities Memorandum of Understanding.
Overview
The City of Riverside is finalizing its application to the U.S. Department of
Energy under their Clean Cities Program. In support of the City's efforts, the
Commission is being requested to formalize its participation as a stakeholder to
the application and voluntary signator to a non -binding Memorandum of
Understanding.
10A2. Adopt Ordinance 97-02, An Ordinance Amending the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Administrative Code".
Overview
Presented for approval is a proposed amendment to the Commission's
administrative code to reflect the action taken by the Legislative Committee
setting its meeting day and time to the 1st Wednesdays of the month at 3:00
p.m. and action by the Budget/Finance Committee changing their meeting time
from 1:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
10A3. Reserve Forward Delivery Agreements.
Overview
Staff is requesting authorization to enter into Forward Delivery Agreements for
investment of the cash portions of the Debt Reserve Funds for the 1993 and
1996 bond issues. The Forward Delivery Agreements consist of U.S. Treasury
obligations provided by AA -rated German bank (selected by competitive bid).
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10A4. Reaffirmation of Underwriting Team.
Overview
The Budget/Finance Committee and staff are recommending that the
Commission select Smith Barney, Paine Webber, Piper Jaffray, Bear Stearns,
and Artemis Capital as the underwriting team for the commercial paper
refunding issue, with Smith Barney and Paine Webber remaining as senior and
co senior managers, respectively.
10A5. Appointment to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation
Advisory Council.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission appoint Beverly Haun to the
Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council
with a term expiration in April 2000.
10A6. Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports.
Overview
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 28, 1997. This item is for receive and file.
10B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
1061. Amendment to FY 1997-2001 Measure "A" Five -Year Capita/ Improvement Plan
for the City of Norco.
Overview
The Measure "A" Ordinance requires each recipient of streets and roads monies
to annually provide to the Commission a five-year plan on 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 Plan must also be
approved by the Commission. The City of Norco is requesting Commission
approval to amend their previously approved FY 1997-2001 Plan.
1062. San Jacinto Request for Substitution of STP Discretionary Funds.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the City of San Jacinto's
request to substitute the extension of Ramona Expressway project, from
Seventh Street to Cedar Avenue, with a rehabilitation project on Ramona
Expressway and Mountain Avenue.
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10B3. Award of Contract to Engineering Resources to Obtain Plans, Specifications and
Estimate for a Park-n-Ride Lot in Moreno Valley near Pigeon Pass/Frederick
Street.
Overview
It is recommended that the Commission award a contract to Engineering
Resources for an amount of $34,040 to complete the preparation of the PS&E
package for a park-n-ride lot to be located at Pigeon Pass/Frederick Street. A
contingency amount of $5,000 will be established to resolve unforseen design
problems. The total not to exceed amount of the agreement will be $39,040.
The model consultant agreement will be used for this contract.
10C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
10C 1. Local Process for Administration of Section 16 Program.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Designate an Ad -Hoc
Committee of the Commission's Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Service
Transportation Advisory Council as the Section 16 Local Review Committee; 2)
reaffirm the Local Priorities for funding under the Section 16 Program; and, 3)
approve the revised Local Appeals Process.
10D. Consent Calendar - Rail.
10D1. Revised Scope for Use of Proposition 116 Funds.
Overview
This item requests the Commission to concur with staff submitting the revised
scope of Propositions 108 and 116 funded commuter rail projects in Riverside
County.
10D2. Adoption of Claim Rejection Procedure and Resolution No. 97-06, A Resolution
of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Delegating Authority to the
Executive Director to Reject Certain Claims Presented to the Commission".
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission delegate the authority of handling
personal property damage claims occurring at the four (4) Commission-
owned/leased Commuter Rail Stations to the Executive Director and adopt
Resolution No. 97-06, A Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Delegating Authority to the Executive Director to Reject Certain
Claims Presented to the Commission.
10D3. 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
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11. CLOSED SESSION.
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TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Naty Kopenhaver, Clerk of the Commission
SUBJECT: Possible Conflicts of Interest Issues - RCTC Agenda of April 9, 1997
The April 9, 1997 agenda of the Riverside County Transportation Commission includes items which may
raise possible conflicts of interest. An RCTC member may not participate in any action concerning a
contract or amendment if a campaign contribution of more than $250,is received in the past 12 months
from any entity or individual listed.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 56, Items Related to Repair of Distressed Fill Slopes in Lamb Canyon SR 79:
11 Approval of Amendment 4 to Contract RO 94-23 with O'Brien-Kreitzberg to Perform
Construction Management Services; and, 2/ Approval of Amendment 7 to Contract RO 93-06
with Converse Consultants to Perform Geotechnical Services. •
Contractor: O' Brien-Kreitzberg
Alan Krusi's, President/Chief Executive Officer
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Contractor: Converse Consultants f
Al Keskys, Chief Executive Officer
Richard Gilbert, Chief Finance Officer
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6E1, Appointment of Recurring Contracts Ad Hoc Committee.
A Commissioner receiving a campaign contribution of $250 or more in the past 12
months from any entity or individual listed as having recurring contracts with RCTC as
shown in the attachment to the staff memorandum, shall not be appointed to the Ad
Hoc Committee.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10A4, Reaffirmation of Underwriting Team.
Contractor: Smith Barney
Doug Auslander, Director
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Jeff Holt, Vice President
Piper Jaffray
Sean Boyea, Managing Director
Bear Stearns.;:•.
Frank McDonough, Principal
Artemis Capital
Aimee Brown,.Principal
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1063, Award of Contract to Engineering Resources to Obtain Plans,
Specifications and Estimates for a Park-n-Ride in Moreno Valley near Pigeon Pass/Frederick St.
Contractor: Engineering Resources
Mike Brudin, Principal