HomeMy Public PortalAbout06 June 11, 1997 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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RCTC Offices, 3560 University Avenue, Riverside 92501
2:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1997
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 14, 1997 and May 21, 1997.
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/REVISIONS.
5. PUBLIC HEARING.
5A. Proposed FY 1997/98 Budget.
Overview
The Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the proposed FY 1997/98 budget
last month. The public hearing and action was deferred to the June meeting. Staff is
recommending that the Commission adopt the proposed FY 1997/98 budget.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
6A. UCR Audit Study.
Overview
Findings and recommendations by Dr. Eric Rollands of UCR on the audit process of
funding recipients are presented to the Commission for discussion and action.
6B. Legislative Positions and Washington/Sacramento Reports.
Overview
Presented to the Commission are the recommendations by the Legislative Committee on
proposed legislative position and the Washington and Sacramento reports.
7. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
7A. 1-215 Measure A Highway Plan Improvement Project Status Report.
Overview
Caltrans District 8 will provide a status report on progress to date, including schedule
to complete the environmental/design work, construction of the first direct connector
(Route 60/1-215 West to Route 91 South), and improvements on 1-215 from University
Avenue to the 60/1-215 East Junction. They will also discuss the need for the addition
of the truck land and truck bypass to the proposed HOV lane project.
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7B. Caltrans Proposed SHOPP Projects on State Route 74 Between 1-15 and the City of
Perris.
Overview
The Commission, at the May 14th meeting, directed staff to bring back the list of
Caltrans SHOPP projects for State Route 74 between 1-15 and City of Perris. This is for
information only. A proposed plan of action will be presented at a future Commission
meeting.
7C. State Route 79 (Lamb Canyon) Repair of Distressed Fill Slopes.
Overview
In order to document findings, monitor work, and direct reconstruction of Route 79
repair of distressed fill slopes, staff is recommending amending the agreement with
Converse Consultants for geotechnical support and the County of Riverside for survey
support services.
8. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN.
8A. FY 1998-2004 Short Range Transit Plans.
Overview
The FY 1996-2004 Short Range Transit Plans for the county bus operators and
Commuter Rail are presented for the Commission's review and approval. Staff has
reviewed the plans of the operators for compliance with the unmet transit needs
responses, reasonableness of estimated cost and ridership increases, compliance with
fare revenue to operating cost ratio requirements, and justification for capital projects.
8B. Inland Empire Commuter Services Employer Marketing Campaigns.
Overview
In response to employer focus group input, a FY 96/97 workplan goal was established
for the Commission's Inland Empire Commuter Services project to produce and distribute
two new rideshare marketing campaigns for employer implementation. This receive and
file agenda item reviews the focus group input and reports on the two campaigns
developed, "Make a Rideshare Resolution" and "Spring Into Action".
9. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters of the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion
unless a Commission member request separate action on specific items.
9A. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items.
9A1. Measure A Loan to City of Perris.
Overview
The City of Perris is requesting the Commission for a loan of $1,900,000. Staff
is recommending approval of the loan and authorize staff to negotiate the details
of the agreement with Perris, subject to Legal Counsel and final Commission
review.
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9A2. Measure A Loan to City of San Jacinto.
Overview
The City of San Jacinto is requesting the Commission for a loan of $1,300,000.
Staff is recommending approval of the loan and authorize staff to negotiate the
details of the agreement with San Jacinto, subject to Legal Counsel and final
Commission review.
9A3. Request from Riverside County to Reprogram STP Program of Projects.
Overview
Submitted to the Commission is the County of Riverside's amendment to the
STP program of projects. The Substitution Policy allows agencies to reprogram
STP formula projects at their discretion. Staff is recommending approval of the
County of Riverside's request to reprogram their STP Discretionary program of
projects.
9A4. Quarterly Financial and Cost/Schedule Reports.
Overview
Presented for receive and file are: 1) Combining Statements of Revenues and
Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances (unaudited) and the Highway and
Rail Projects quarterly budget report for quarter ending March 31, 1997; and,
2) Cost and Schedule status of Measure A contracts through the month ending
April 30, 1997. The reports were prepared by Bechtel staff.
9B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
9B1. Approval of Design Cooperative Agreement with State for Phase I Sound Walls
Between Magnolia Avenue to Mary Street.
Overview
Presented to the Commission for approval is the design cooperative agreement
with the State for the design of the sound walls between Magnolia Avenue and
Mary Street on State Route 91.
9B2. Award Amendment 3 to URS Greiner for Landscaping Design for the Yuma
Interchange.
Overview
This contract award to URS Greiner is to prepare the PS&E for the landscaping
design for the Yuma Interchange project. This is to restore landscaping that
existed prior to the construction of the project.
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9C. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Bicycle & Pedestrian.
9C1. FY 1997-98 Section 5310 Program of Project Rankings - Cycle 29 and Approval
of Resolution No. 97-10, Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Certifying Project Consistency with Regional Transportation Plan'.
Overview
FTA Section 5310 Program provides capital grants to assist private non-profit
agencies and public agencies, under certain circumstances. This year,
approximately $5 million is available for programming. Staff is requesting that
the Commission adopt the FY 97-98 FTA Section 5310 Cycle 29 Riverside
County project rankings as recommended by the Local Review Committee and
to approve Resolution No. 97-10, Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Certifying Project Consistency with Regional
Transportation Plan".
9C2. Minimum Fare Revenue Ratio for the Riverside Transit Agency and SunLine
Transit Agency.
Overview
Annually, the Commission must approve and submit the minimum fare revenue
ratio for the principal transit agencies to Caltrans. Staff is proposing that the
Commission reaffirm and approve the methodology used to calculate the
minimum required fare revenue to operating expense ratio for the Riverside
Transit Agency as 18.33% and for the SunLine Transit Agency as 16.62% for
FY 97-98.
9C3. Appointment to the Citizens' Advisory Committee/Social Services Transportation
Advisory Council.
Overview
There is currently a vacancy on the CAC/SSTAC for a representative from the
Western County CTSA, Riverside Transit Agency. RTA has requested that
Susan Hafner or her designated representative, be appointed to fill the vacancy.
9C4. Transportation Reimbursement Information Program (TRIP) Recognition.
Overview
The November/December 1996 issue of the Mass Transit includes an article
which recognizes the TRI Program, which is supported by Measure A Specialized
Transit funds and administered by the partnership to Preserve Independently
Living for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, in partnership with the Riverside
County Office on Aging.
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9C5. FY 97/98 Measure A Commuter Assistance Buspool Subsidy Funding
Continuation Requests.
Overview
That the Commission approve, pursuant to its existing Measure A Commuter
Assistance Buspool Subsidy Policy: 1) payment of $1,175/month for the period
July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998 to the existing Riverside/Fullerton, Riverside/EI
Segundo, and Moreno Valley/EI Segundo buspools, and one additional buspool
upon receipt of a written request for subsidy support; and, 2) continuation of
the existing monthly and semi-annual buspool reporting requirements as support
documentation to monthly subsidy payments.
9C6. San Bernardino Associated Governments FY 97/98 Commuter Assistance
Program Contract.
Overview
Under contract with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG),
the Commission has implemented and managed a Commuter Assistance Program
serving San Bernardino County residents and employers for the past four years.
At the request of SANBAG, Commission and consultant staff developed a FY
97/98 workplan and budget for the continuation of the Program including Option
Rideshare and Inland Empire Commuter Services. Staff seeks Commission
approval to execute a contract with SANBAG for the FY 97/98 workplan and
budget.
9C7. Resolution No. 97-11, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Amending Guidelines for the Administration of the Measure A
Funded Commuter Incentive Projects as Part of Its Commuter Assistance
Program-.
Overview
Annually staff reviews and recommends changes as may be necessary to the
guidelines governing the administration of the Commission's commuter incentive
projects: Advantage Rideshare and Club Ride. Staff recommends adoption of
Resolution No. 97-1 1 for FY 97/98 which includes only minor clean-up language
changes amending Resolution 96-05.
9C8. FY 1996-97 SB 821 Program Extension for the Cities of Riverside and Temecula.
Overview
Staff is submitting SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program extension requests
from the cities of Riverside and Temecula. The City of Riverside is requesting
a four -month extension and expects to complete their project by October 31,
1997. The City of Temecula is requesting a six-month extension and expects
to complete their project by December 31, 1997.
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9D. Consent Calendar - Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
9D1. Cooperative Agreement Between the State of California Department of
Transportation and Riverside County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
for Freeway Service Patrol Program in Riverside County.
Overview
The cooperative agreement submitted for approval identifies the level of State
funding as $495,500 for FY 97/98. Riverside County SAFE must provide
$123,900 in matching funds.
9E. Consent Calendar - Rail.
9E1. 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.
9E2. Other Rail Update.
Overview
This is an update on recent activities of the Intercity Rail Service and the Ad
Hoc High Speed Rail Task Force.
10. CLOSED SESSION.
10A. Conference With Legal
Name of Parties:
Case No:
10B. Conference With Legal
Name of Parties:
Case No:
10C. Conference With Legal
Name of Parties:
Case No:
Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Riverside County Transportation Commission and
Martin H. Shuler, et al.
Riverside Superior Court Case No. 242703
Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Riverside County Transportation Commission and
Frederick H.L. Huang
Riverside Superior Court Case No. 247236
Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
United Transportation Union and Surface Transportation Board
and United States of America
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit Case No. 97-1345
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10D. Conference With Real
Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
10E. Conference with Real
Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
11. ADJOURNMENT.
The Commission's July 9th meeting will be held in Norco.
Property Negotiator Pursuant to Section 54956.8.
3080 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA
Agency - RCTC Executive Director, Legal Counsel
Property Owner - Steve Barnes, Representative
Price; Terms of Payment
Property Negotiator Pursuant to Section 54956.8.
Freight Easement on San Jacinto Branch Line
Agency - Executive Director, Legal Counsel
Property Owner - Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Price; Terms of Payment
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
June 9, 1997
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission Members
FROM: Naty Kopenhaver, Clerk of the Commission
SUBJECT: Possible Conflict of Interest Issues - RCTC Agenda June 11, 1997
The June 11, 1997 agenda of the Riverside County Transportation Commission
includes items which may raise possible conflict of interest. These items are:
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7C, State Route 79 (Lamb Canyon) Repair of Distressed Fill
Slopes.
Contractor: Quazi Hashmi, Vice President
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9B2,'Award Amendment to URS Greiner for Landscaping
Design for the Yuma Interchange.
Contractor: Tom Bogard, President
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 above.
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