HomeMy Public PortalAbout11 November 12, 1997 CommissionRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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2:00 P.M., November 12, 1997
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS. (This item is reserved for comments not pertaining to an agenda item.)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
4A. SCAG's Draft Regional Transportation Plan.
Overview
Mark Pisano, Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Governments,
will make a presentation on the draft Regional Transportation Plan.
4B. Impact of SB 45 on the Development of the 1998 State Transportation Improvement
Program.
Overview
Information on the impact of SB 45 on RCTC programming responsibilities and the
schedule for the development of the 1998 STIP. Staff is recommending receive and file.
4C. Discussion of Strategies for Programming the 1998 STIP
Overview
Staff is presenting potential options for programming the 1998 STIP with the goal of
maximizing the amount of funding and projects committed under the new STIP
development program stipulated under SB 45. Staff is recommending referring this item
to its Programming Committee to work with staff to develop a Proposed 1998 STIP
submittal and bring it back to the Commission in January.
4D. Update on RCTC/WRCOG Discussions Regarding Restructuring and Staffing.
Overview
The Commission appointed Commissioners Buster, Venable, and Kelly to meet with
representatives of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) to discuss
potential restructuring and staffing proposals affecting the two agencies. An ad hoc
committee has met three times since then and another meeting is scheduled prior to the
November 12th Commission meeting. This is to advise RCTC on the progress of
discussions and the direction from the discussions.
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4E. 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.
5. HIGHWAYS/STREETS AND ROADS
5A. Coachella Valley's TUMF Arterial Program.
Overview
A presentation on Coachella Valley's TUMF Arterial Program will be made by Corky
Larson, Executive Director of the Coachella Valley Association of Governments.
5B. Potential Private Non -Profit Ownership of SR 91 FasTrak Lanes - Continued Discussion.
Overview
This item was presented to the Commission at its August 13, 1997 meeting and was
referred to an Ad Hoc SR 91 Committee for consideration. The Committee does not
recommend that the Commission initiate actions to create a private non-profit corporation
to negotiate with CPTC. They, however, believe that the idea warranted additional
discussion by RCTC and exploration of possible local private sector interest in the concept.
5C. South Corona Bypass Tollroad Preliminary Feasibility Study Progress Report.
Overview
Mel Placella of Robert, Bein & Frost, will present the report and answer questions. Staff
recommends that the Commission consider the draft report and presentation.
6. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/BICYCLE.
6A. Letter from RTA Regarding Bus Maintenance Facility.
Overview
Presented is a letter from RTA regarding the Bus Maintenance Facility for discussion and/or
action.
6B. Route 496 Inter -County Bus Service.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission direct staff to investigate the viability of a
means based user -side subsidy for the Greyhound and Metrolink services.
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7. RAIL.
7A. Southside Platform and Pedestrian Overcrossing at the Riverside Downtown Metrolink
Station: 1) Award a Construction Contract to the Lowest Responsive Bidder; 2)
Authorization to Negotiate with Various Agencies for Modification of Riverside City Gage
Canal and Riverside County Flood Control Storm Drain at the Caltrans SR 60/91/1-215
Interchange; and, 3) Establish a Revised Project.
Overview
This item is for the Commission to award a construction contract for the southside
platform and pedestrian Overcrossing at the Riverside Downtown Metrolink Station, enter
necessary agreements to allow diversion of storm water in the Gage Canal in the storm
drain near the SR 60/91/1-215 Interchange, and to establish a revised project, not to
exceed budget of $11,375.300.
7B. Rail Program Update and Items for Discussion.
Union Pacific Railroad operational reliability and safety fencing of railroad rights -of -way are
scheduled for discussion. Metrolink timetable changes, the most recent operating reports,
and information regarding intercity and high speed passenger rail are also included for
Commission review.
8. 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.
8A. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items.
8A 1. FY 1998-99 Transit Capita/ Improvement Program.
Overview
The annual establishment of priorities for Transit Capital Improvement program
project submittals has been affected by the recent signing of SB 45 which
eliminates the program but makes funding available, at the discretion of RCTC,
which may be used to fund these projects. Presented are recommendations on
priorities for the 1998-99 TCI program which the RCTC may consider funding at
a later date.
8A2. Contract(s) with WRCOG for Accounting and Planning Services.
Overview
A draft contract for accounting and planning services between the Western
Riverside Council of Governments and the Riverside County Transportation
Commission is presented to the Commission for approval.
8A3. Single Signature Authority Report.
Overview
For the six month period ending September 30, 1997, one contract, Public
Finance Management, for $10,000 was executed under single signature authority
granted to the Executive Director by the Commission. There was approximately
$40,000 in unused capacity at September 30, 1997. This item is for receive and
file.
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8A4. Annual Review of Investment Policy.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission adopt the Investment Policy with no
changes as Resolution. 97-14.
8A5. Investment Report for Quarter Ending September 30, 1997.
Overview
For review is the quarterly investment report as required by State law and
Commission policy. Also included is the County's Investment Report for the
month ending September 30, 1997. This item is for receive and file.
8A6. Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports.
Overview
Material depicts the current costs and schedule status of contracts reported by
routes, commitments, and cooperative agreements exected 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 September 30,
1997. This item is for receive and file.
8B. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
8B1. FY 97/98 Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC)
Student Education Project Award.
Overview
Under the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee's (MSRC) FY
97/98 Work Program effort, student education projects were solicited. RCTC
and San Bernardino Associated Governments staff submitted a joint proposal to
expand RCTC's existing Education on the Road school outreach effort, and
develop and implement a sister outreach effort for San Bernardino County.
Education of the Road is a service of the Commuter Exchange and provides a
mobile field trip experience to 3rd and 4th grade classrooms to educate students
about the benefits of ridesharing in relieving congestion and improving air quality.
The proposal was approved for funding in October and staff seeks approval to
enter into appropriate agreements to implement the project.
8B2. 1997 California Rideshare Week in the Inland Empire Report.
Overview
Inland Empire Commuter Services (IECS), a project of RCTC's Commuter
Assistance Program, is charged with the delivery of employer rideshare services
as part of a bi-county effort with San Bernardino Associated Governments. One
of IECS's responsibilities is the implementation of a Rideshare Week campaign
benefitting Inland Empire employers and commuters. The campaign efforts and
results are reported in this receive and file agenda item.
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Assistance Program, is charged with the delivery of employer rideshare
services as part of a bi-county effort with San Bernardino Associated
Governments. One of IECS's responsibilities is the implementation of a
Rideshare Week campaign benefitting Inland Empire employers and
commuters. The campaign efforts and results are reported in this receive and
file agenda item.
8B3. South Coast Air Quality Management District 1997 Clean Air Award.
Overview
This receive and file staff report highlights the Commission's receipt of a 1997
Clean Air Award from the SCAQMD for its Advantage Rideshare incentive
project. Designed to ease traffic congestion by reducing vehicle miles
traveled, quantifiable emissions reductions are achieved.
8C. Consent Calendar - Service Authority For Freeway Emergencies (SAFE).
8C1. Quarterly Call Box Update.
Overview
The operational statistics for the Riverside County Motorist Aid Call Box
System for the quarter ending September 30,1997 will be presented to the
SAFE Board.
8D. Consent Calendar - Rail Program.
8D1. Amendments to SCRRA Joint Powers Agreement.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve Proposed Amendment
No. 2 and adopt the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to Establish the
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (as amended).
9. CLOSED SESSION.
9A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Possible Litigation Subject to Subdivision
c. Number of Possible Case: 1.
9B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Section 54957
Title of Position: Executive Director
10. ADJOURNMENT.
The next meeting is scheduled at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 1997, RCTC Offices.
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