HomeMy Public PortalAbout05 May 14, 1997 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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3560 University Avenue, Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92501
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1997
2:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
Overview
The budgets are presented to the Commission for review and to solicit public comments.
5A. PROPOSED RCTC FY 1997/98 BUDGET - Staff is recommending that the Commission
continue the public hearing and adopt the budget on June 11, 1997 .
5B. PROPOSED METROLINK FY 1997/98 BUDGET - Staff is recommending that the
Commission adopt the Metrolink FY 1997/98 Preliminary Budget of $146.2M, defining
RCTC's relative share of funding and expenditures at $7.047M,and approve an RCTC
budget allocation to the Southern Regional Rail Authority in an amount not to exceed
$3,650,000.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
6A. Recurring Contracts FY 97/98 Proposed Budget.
Overview
That the Commission approve the submitted list of recurring -contracts and authorize
the Executive Director to execute contracts not to exceed the listed amount, and
where applicable, subject to Legal Counsel review.
6B. UCR Audit Study.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission discuss the audit study findings and
recommendations and take possible action.
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6C. Resolution No. 97-08 Authorizing the Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Senior and Junior
Bonds.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve Resolution No. 97-08
Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Limited Tax Bonds)
1997 Series A, Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Junior Sales Tax Revenue Bonds
(Limited Tax Bonds) 1997 Series B, and Other Matters Related Thereto; and, 2)
authorize a reduction in the commercial paper facility from $76,875,000 to
$51,500,000 once the commercial paper notes are refunded.
6D. GFOA Distinguished Budget Award.
Overview
The Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Award Program,
established in 1984, recognizes agencies which prepare budgets that are considered
exemplary. The Commission is one of only about sixty agencies in the entire state
who have been recognized with this award. This item is for receive and file.
6E. Western Riverside County Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
Overview
This item was continued from last month. Staff is recommending that the
Commission approve the proposed Western Riverside County Comprehensive
Transportation Plan as a "Needs Study".
6F. SCAG Overall Work Program Guidelines; Discussions With CVAG and WRCOG Related
to FY 1997-98 Work Items.
Overview
Staff is recommending, subject to concurrence by CVAG and WRCOG, include funding
from SCAG in RCTC's FY 1997-98 Budget for selected work items.
6G. Follow -Up From Joint CVAG/RCTC/WRCOG Meetings.
Overview
This item is to discuss and take appropriate action necessary to carry on the proposals
for RCTC reorganization.
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6H. Inland Empire Survey.
Overview
This survey, which will be jointly conducted by the University of California -Riverside and
California State University -San Bernardino, assesses Inland Empire residents' attitudes
on a variety of quality of life issues including views toward taxation and transportation
issues. The Commission is requested to participate as a sponsor and contribute up to
$10,000. Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Authorize the Executive
Director to expend up to $10,000 to jointly sponsor with SANBAG and other entities
in the Inland Empire survey; and, 2) If the Commission chooses to participate, authorize
the Chair to appoint a Commissioner to service on the Inland Empire Survey Advisory
Board.
61. Appointment to SCAG Transportation and Communications Committee.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Chair appoint a representative and an alternate
representative to the SCAG Transportation and Communications Policy Committee.
6J. 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 Michael
Barry will report on the APTA Commuter Rail Conference and the Chair will present the
agenda for the Commission's retreat.
7. TRANSITIRIDESHARE/BICYCLE.
7A. Unmet Transit Needs Hearing Testimony and Responses, and Approval of Resolution
No. 97-07 "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Adopting
a Finding That There Are No Unmet Transit Needs That Are Reasonable to Meet In The
Palo Verde Valley Area".
Overview
The Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Service Advisory Council and staff are
recommending that the Commission: 1) Reaffirm its definition of "Unmet Transit
Needs" and "Reasonable to Meet"; 2) based upon a review of requests for services
received through the "unmet transit needs" hearing process, review of existing
services and proposed improvements to the available services, make a finding that
there are no unmet transit needs which can be reasonably met in the Palo Verde
Valley area; 3) approve Resolution No. 97-07; and, 4) accept the unmet transit needs
responses to comments received in the Western Riverside County and Coachella
Valley areas.
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8. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
8A. Route 91 Toll Express Lanes Annual Report.
Overview
Presented to the Commission is CPTC's Route 91 Toll Express Lanes Annual Report for
discussion and/or action.
8B. Update on Request from the City of Perris to Accelerate Improvements to State Route
74 between I-15 and 7th Street in the City of Perris.
Overview
Staff is recommending options with respect to the issues of the Ethanac realignment
and accelerating project(s) on State Route 74, as well as direction that staff bring
back the State Route 74 safety issue at the June 1997 Commission meeting.
9. RAIL.
9A. Locomotive Emissions Reduction Research and Federal Emissions Requirement Report.
Overview
Jim Ortner will make a presentation to the Commission on a possible locomotive
emissions reduction research and the new federal emissions requirements. This item is
for receive and file.
9B. Potential Dedication of RCTC Land in the City of Perris for a Bus/Rail Maintenance
Facility.
Overview
This item is presented to the Commission for discussion and action on dedication or
use of RCTC property located in Downtown Perris for RTA bus maintenance facility
and, in the future, for rail operations/maintenance. facility. Staff is recommending
that the Commission approve the offer of dedication
9C. Options for Programming Commuter Rail State Transit Assistance Fund (STAF) Bonus.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission discuss and provide direction on the
options for expenditure of STA funds.
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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. Legislative Positions and Washington/Sacramento Reports.
Overview
Toapprove the legislative positions as proposed by the Legislative Committee
and Resolution 97-09, Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission In Opposition to the So -Called Government Cost Savings and
Taxpayers Protection Amendment. Also, the Washington/Sacramento reports
are presented.
10A2. Termination of City of Murietta Loan Commitment.
Overview
The Commission in 1992 granted a commitment to the City of Murietta to fund
road improvements to an interchange at the junction of the 1-215 and Murietta
Hot Springs Road. The Commission committed up to $ 17,000,000 for the
improvements contingent obtaining a firm bank commitment of fund
construction of the mall. In December 1996, at the request of the City of
Murietta, the Commission granted conceptual approval to reduce the loan
commitment from $17,000,000 to $6,000.000, with the proceeds to be used
for other road improvements in Murietta unrelated to the Mall development.
Since that time, the City of Murietta has decided to pursue other financing
options and has terminated their $17,000,000 agreement with the Commission.
The $6,000,000 agreement was never executed. Staff will instruct the fiscal
agent to release all funds now held to the City of Murietta. This item is for
receive and file.
10A3. Contract with Cis Leroy to Support Project Programming Activity.
Overview
This item is to execute a contract for the balance of FY 1996-97 and FY 1997-
98 for part-time support services for RCTC's Transportation Improvement
Program function to enable an RCTC staff to extend her part-time work
schedule. .
10A4. Investment Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 1997.
Overview
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Presented is the quarterly investment report as required by state law and
Commission policy. The County's Investment Report for the month ending
March 31, 1997 is also presented. This item is for receive and file.
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10A5. 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
March 31, 1997. This item is for receive and file.
10B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
10131. Entering Agreement with the County of Riverside to Provide GIS Information to
Support the State Route 79 Realignment Study in the Hemet/San Jacinto Area.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize the Commission
Chairperson to enter into an agreement with the County of Riverside to provide
GIS information that is required to perform the State Route 79 realignment
studies and approve the requested fee of $15,000, subject to Legal Counsel
review and approval.
10B2. Amendment 5 to Agreement RO 91-01 with URS Greiner to Prepare Plans,
Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the SR 91 Noise Walls.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission award Amendment 5 to URS
Greiner's Contract RO 91-01 to perform utility coordination and right-of-way
engineering for an amount of $87,622 for a new contract amount not to exceed
$1,960,559. The extra work funds will remain at $78,688.40. A standard
contract amendment will be used to execute Amendment 5. All other terms and
conditions of the original agreement and previous amendments will remain in
effect.
10B3. Amendment to FY 1997-2001 Measure "A" Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan
for the City of Blythe.
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 Blythe is requesting Commission
approval to amend their previously approved FY 1997-2001 Plan.
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10C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
10C 1. FY 1998 Measure A Specialized Transit Program for the Western Riverside
County.
Overview
The Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory
Council and staff are recommending that the Commission extend the length of
the existing contracts with the non-profit providers by 90 days and provide a
three-month allocation of Measure A Specialized Transit funds based on FY97
allocation levels.
10C2. Meditrans Services —Request to Retain Non -Expended Allocation of Measure A
Specialized Transit Funds.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve Meditrans Services
retaining its balance of FY 1996 allocated Measure A Specialized Transit Funds
totaling $6,981 for use in the purchase of a new agency phone system, with
any balance remaining after the capital purchase being used for operating
assistance.
10C3. Introduction of a New Employer Service - Rideshare Connection.
Overview
As part of the Commission's Commuter Assistance Program, this receive and
file information report highlights the development and implementation of a new
employer service by Inland Empire Commuter Services (IECS). The premier issue
of Rideshare Connection, a single page broadcast fax newsletter, was sent to
employers on April 4, 1997. The fax format allows IECS to communicate timely
rideshare related information to employers in a succinct, cost effective manner.
10C4. FY 1993-94 SB 821 Program Extension for the County of Riverside.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission grant the County of Riverside a
twelve-month extension to June 30, 1998 to complete the FY 1993-94.SB 821
Santa Ana River Bikeway Phase IIIB Project as requested.
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 March, 1997 are presented to the SAFE Board.
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10E. Consent Calendar - Rail.
10E 1. Amendments to Intercity Rail Joint Powers Agreement.
Overview
That the Commission: 1) Adopt and authorize the Executive Director to execute
the amendment to Joint Powers Agreement extending the duration of the
Southern California Intercity Rail Group; and, 2) Approve the amendment to
Joint Powers Agreement adding the Southern California Association of
Governments to the Southern California Intercity Rail Group.
10E2. 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.
10E3. Other Rail Update.
Overview
For information, staff is presenting updates on High Speed Rail Committee, as
well as other rail activities.
11. CLOSED SESSION.
11A.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Section 54956.8.
Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
11B. Conference
Name of Pa
Case No:
11 C. Conference
Name of Pa
Case No:
12. ADJOURNMENT.
Freight Easement on San Jacinto Branch Line
Agency - Executive Director, Legal Counsel
Property Owner - Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railroad
Price; Terms of Payment
with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
rties: County of Riverside v. John Spyksma, et a/
SCV29178 (San Bernardino Superior Court)
with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
rties: RCTC v. Marjorie Baker
268626 (Riverside Superior Court)
The next Commission meeting is scheduled at 2:00 p.m., June 11, 1997, at the Riverside
County Transportation Commission Offices, 3560 University Avenue, Suite 100, Riverside, CA
92501.
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May 14, 1997
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Naty Kopenhaver, Clerk of the Commission
Possible Conflicts of Interest Issues - RCTC Agenda of May 14, 1997
The May 14, 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. 6A, Recurring Contracts FY 97/98 Proposed Budget.
Contractor: Bechtel Civil
Walter Bell, Sr. Vice President
Contractor: Best, Best & Krieger
Steven DeBaun, Partner
Contractor: Charles Bell Securities
Charles Bell, President
Contractor:
Smith & Kempton
D.J. Smith, Partner
Will Kempton, Partner
Contractor: Ernst & Young
Don Ecker, Sr. Partner
Contractor: Inland Transportation Services
William S. McAughey, President
Contractor: O'Melveny and Meyers.
Richard Jones, Director
Contractor: Schiermeyer Consulting
Carl Schiermeyer, President
Contractor: Valley Planning & Research
Georgienna Vivian, Owner
Contractor: Geographies Inc.
Dawn Hassett, Partner
Contractor: Tele Trans Tek Services
James Dodd, Sr. Vice President
Contractor: Cliff Madison Govt. Relations,
Cliff Madison, President
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.43, Contract with Cis Leroy to Su000rt Project Programming Activity.
Contractor: Cis Leroy
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10132, Amendment 5 to Agreement RO 91-01 with URS Greiner to Prepare Plans,
Specifications. and Estimates (PS&E) for the SR 91 Noise Walls.
Contractor: URS Greiner
Skip Christensen, Acting Division Manager
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
May 14, 1997
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Naty Kopenhaver, Clerk of the Commission
SUBJECT: Possible Conflicts of Interest Issues - RCTC Agenda of May 14, 1997
The May 14, 1997 agenda of the Riverside County Transportation Commission includes items which
may raise possible conflicts of interest. An RCTCmember 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. 6A, Recurring Contracts FY 97/98 Proposed Budget.
Contractor: Bechtel Civil
Walter Bell, Sr. Vice President
Contractor: Best, Best & Krieger
Steven DeBaun, Partner
Contractor: Charles Bell Securities
Charles Bell, President
Contractor: Smith & Kempton
D.J. Smith, Partner
Will Kempton, Partner
Contractor: Ernst & Young
Don Ecker, Sr. Partner
Contractor: Inland Transportation Services
William S. McAughey, President
Contractor: O'Melveny & Meyers
Richard Jones, Director
Contractor: Schiermeyer Consulting
Carl Schiermeyer, President
Contractor: Valley Planning & Research
Georgienna Vivian, Owner
Contractor: Geographies Inc.
Dawn Hassett, Partner
Contractor: Tele Trans Tek Services
Contractor: Cliff Madison Government Relations Inc.
Cliff Madison, President
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10A3, Contract with Cis Leroy to Support Project Programming Activity.
Contractor: Cis Leroy
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10B2, Amendment 5 to Agreement RD 91-01 with URS Greiner to Prepare
Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the SR 91 Noise Walls.
Contractor: URS Greiner
Skip Christensen, Acting Division Manager