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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 100
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1998
2:00 P.M.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS. (Comments Not Relating to An Item on the Agenda)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. (Minutes of November 5, 1997, November 12, 1997, and December
10, 1997)
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS.
5. CLOSED SESSION.
5A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b).
Number of Potention Cases: 1
6. ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
6A. Action on Request for Reconsideration of the December 10, 1997 Riverside County
Transportation Commission Action to Approve a Formula Split of 1998 State
Transportation Improvement Program Regional Improvement Program Funds; Possible
Action on Approval of the 1998 STIP Formula.
Overview
The Chair received communication from the cities of Moreno Valley and Riverside
requesting reconsideration of the Commission decision regarding the 1998 STIP
formula, as well as a letter from Moreno Valley that they are of the opinion that the
Commission, in taking the December 10th action, violated the Brown Act (Gov. Section
54954.2 - Brown Act notice procedures). This is presented to the Commission to
determine whether or not to reconsider the action relating to the STIP formula
allocation. If the Commission choses to reconsider the action, the action on the
approval of the 1998 STIP formula may be taken at this meeting or during a
subsequent special meeting.
6B. 1998 State Transportation Improvement Program Project Recommendations and
Approval..
Overview
Per SB 45, the Commission is responsible for the preparation and submission of a
program of transportation projects to be included in the State Transportation
Improvement Program. This item is for the Commission to consider and approve the
1998 STIP project list and approve the projects for RTIP inclusion.
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6C. 1998 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Financial Plan and Approval.
Overview
Federal programming regulations require the Regional Transportation Improvement
Program (RTIP) be financially constrained. This requires the Commission to develop and
submit a financial plan which demonstrates that the projects proposed to be included
in the RTIP are funded.
6D. 1998 STIP Interregional Improvement Program and Approval.
Overview
SB 45 established a new discretionary category of funding under Caltrans to support
interregional transportation improvements. The list of projects submitted to the
Commission and staff is recommending the Commission support the Riverside County
projects proposed for STIP consideration and RTIP inclusion.
6E. Legislative Positions.
6E1. Proposed Revision to SB 3 (Kelley) Related to RCTC Restructuring.
Overview
The Executive Director is recommending that the Commission approve the
Proposed Revision to SB 3 and request Senator Kelley to make author's
amendments.
6E2. Proposed 1998-99 Legislative Program.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission adopt the Proposed 1998-99
Legislative Program.
6F. RTAC Draft Mission and Policies and Procedures including Voting Options.
Overview
In an effort to formalize the RTAC by its participating members, a draft document was
prepared to define its mission and policies and procedures including voting rights of
members. Staff is seeking Commission direction/approval of the draft document and
voting option preference.
6G. 1998 Meeting Schedule and Changes to Brown Act Allowing Audio and Video
Conferencing.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Approve Resolution No. 98-01,
Resolution Adopting Regulation Regarding Use of Audio and Video Conferencing at
Board and Committee Meetings; and, 2) receive and file the RCTC meeting schedule
for 1998.
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6H. 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.
7. TRANSIT/RIDESHARE/BICYCLE.
7A. Western County Measure A Specialized Transit Proposals.
Overview
A request for proposals was circulated to over 100 agencies informing them of the
availability of a total of $100,000 to be used to support a number of one year "seed"
programs to improve the mobility of seniors, persons with disabilities, or the truly needy
in Western Riverside County. We received a total of five proposals requesting a total
of $126,503. A subcommittee of the Commission's Citizens Advisory
Committee/Social Service Transportation Advisory Council met to review all the
proposals. This agenda item presents the Committee's recommendations for funding
for the Commission's consideration.
7B. Transit Service Needs Public Hearings.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Hold a public hearing in the City of
Blythe to receive testimony on unmet transit needs in the Palo Verde Valley and that
the Commissioners attending this hearing be designated as the official hearing board;
2) provide direction to staff on hearings in the Western County and the Coachella
Valley.
8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission hold an election for the Commission's Chairperson
and Vice Chairperson.
9. APPOINTMENT OF RCTC CITIZEN MEMBER AND ALTERNATE POSITIONS.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission take action regarding the RCTC Citizen Member
and Alternate positions.
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10. APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEES.
Overview
Each year, the list of Committees- is presented to the Commission for Chair
appointment/reappointment. It also provides an opportunity for Commissioners to review the
list and indicate if they wish to: a) remain on the Committee(s) that they are currently assigned
to; b) be removed from the Committee(s); and/or, c) be appointed to Committee(s). Staff is
recommending that appointments/reappointments be made.
11 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.
11A. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items.
11 Al 1997 Legislation Summary.
Overview
Presented for receive and file is a summary of federal and state legislation
important to the Commission which was passed during 1997. The Washington
and Sacramento legislative reports are also presented.
1 1 A2 90 Day Extension for TDA Recipient Audit Reports.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve a ninety day extension
for Ernst & Young to complete the TDA audit reports and forward to the State
Controller's Office.
1 1 A3 Auditor Requirements for Funding Recipients.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the audit requirements
for audit firms selected by RCTC funding recipients.
11A4. 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 November 30, 1997. This item is for receive and file.
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11 B. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
11131. FY 1997-98 Local Transportation Funds Allocation for Local Streets and Roads
for the Palo Verde Valley Apportionment Area.
Overview
The estimated FY 1997-98 apportionment of Local Transportation Funds (LTF)
for the Palo Verde Valley area is $473,417. The Commission has allocated
$243,111 to the Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency, leaving a balance of
$230,306 available for local streets and roads purposes to be allocated to the
City of Blythe and the County.
1162 Direction to Advertise Landscaping Services for Sound Wall #35 on State
Route 91 between Van Buren and Tyler.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission authorize staff to advertise
Landscaping for Sound Wall #35 between Van Buren and Tyler on the
northerly side of the freeway and to direct Staff to bring back the results of
the bidding process for the Commission to award the project to the lowest
responsive bidder.
1 1 B3 Direction to Advertise Noise Walls on State Route 91 between Magnolia to
Mary Streets.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission: 1) Authorize an increase in the
budget from$3,000,000 to $4,600,000 to cover construction costs and
landscaping costs for the Phase I Walls and Wall #183 from Phase II; and, 2)
authorize staff to advertise noise walls on State Route 91 between Magnolia
to Mary streets subject to obtaining encroachment permits from both the City
of Riverside and Caltrans and to direct staff to bring back the results of the
bidding process for the Commission to award the project to the lowest
responsive bidder.
1 1 C Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Park-N-Ride/Bicycle.
11C1. FY 1997-98 State Transit Assistance Allocations.
Overview
Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the FY 1997-98 State
Transit Assistance Fund Allocations in Riverside County as presented.
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11C2. Quick Charge Electric Vehicle Corridor Communities Program Marketing
Contract for Western Riverside County Sites.
Overview
On behalf of various site owners in western Riverside County, the Commission
submitted a proposal to the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review
Committee (MSRC) under its Quick Charge Electric Vehicle Corridor
Communities Program in July 1996. Upon resolution of major issues, the
MSRC is moving forward with execution of the Program. Staff seeks
Commission approval to enter into an agreement with the MSRC to produce
and provide various marketing materials for use by the new EV charging site
owners.
11 C3. Overview of January's Employer Rideshare Marketing Campaign.
Overview
Under the Commission's Commuter Assistance Program, the Inland Empire
Commuter Services (IECS) project develops, produces and distributes to
employers three packaged marketing campaigns each year as outlined in its
adopted workplan. This receive and file staff report highlights the winter
campaign entitled "CommuteQuik". For the first time, the campaign pledge
card is printed in both English and Spanish in an effort to be responsive to
employer requests for bilingual rideshare materials.
11 C4. FY 1996-97 SB 821 Program Extension for the City of Temecula.
Overview
The City of Temecula was allocated $96,200 in FY 1996-97 SB 821 Bicycle
and Pedestrian Facilities Project funds for the construction of sidewalk
projects on Margarita Road, Cosmic Drive, and Agena Street. The City of
Temecula is requesting a four -month extension to April 30, 1998 to award the
construction contracts for the projects.
11D. Consent Calendar - Rail.
11D1. Beach Train Report and Recommendations for 1998.
Overview
Staff is presenting the 1997 Beach Train Report and tentative proposal for
1998 Beach Trains. It is recommended that the Commission adopt the
proposed Beach Train program consisting of fourteen dates between June and
October 1998 and agree to underwrite the costs of service with any required
subsidy beyond fare revenues borne by the 1998-99 western county rail
budget.
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11 D2. Rail Program Update.
Overview
Metrolink schedule changes, the most recent operating reports, and
information regarding intercity and high speed passenger rail will be included
in the agenda package for Commission review. This item is for receive and
file.
12. CLOSED SESSION.
12A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Section 54957.
Title of Position: Executive Director.
13. ADJOURNMENT.
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