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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
3560 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 100
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1998
2:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Action may be taken on any items listed on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER.
2. COMMISSIONERS SELF INTRODUCTIONS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 12, 1998.
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4. PRESENTATION OF CALIFORNIA FLAG BY ASSEMBLYMAN ROD PACHECO.
5. 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.
5A. Consent Calendar - Administrative/Financial Items.
5A1. Contract with Ernst & Young LLP for Cost Allocation Plan
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Overview
Approve authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Ernst &
Young LLP to develop Cost Allocation Plans and Indirect Cost Rates consistent with
OMB Circular A-87 for RCTC and WRCOG. This would be subject to WRCOG
Executive Board approval, execute an amendment to the WRCOG contract for
accounting services to share the costs with the Commission up to $35,000.
5A2. Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports
Page 16
Overview
Staff is requesting that the Commission receive and file the attached material depicts
the current costs and schedule status of contracts reported by routes, commitments,
and cooperative agreements executed by the Commission.
5A3. Adoption of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal for 1999
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Overview
Every year, the Riverside County Transportation Commission must adopt its goal as
to the percentage of contracts awarded to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
employers. This is a requirement, in order for the Commission to receive federal
funds, that the agency's DBE goal must be adopted and submitted to Ca!trans by
October 1 "
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5D. Consent Calendar - Rail
5D1. Colton Crossing Resolution
Page 29
Overview
Staff requests that the Commission adopt a Resolution in support of constructing a
railroad -over -railroad grade separation at Colton Junction.
5D2. Approval of Agreement # 8-1055 with Caltrans Regarding RCTC Use of Caltrans
Fiber Optics Infrastructure along State Route 91 to Support Metrolink Rail Station
Security.
Page 34
Overview
Staff is requesting that the Commission approve Agreement No. 8-1055 between
RCTC and Caltrans for the State to provide the use of up to two(2) dark fibers along
State Route 91 to RCTC to connect the La Sierra and West Corona Metrolink station
electronic surveillance systems to the Downtown Metrolink station monitoring
facility.
5D3. Federal Funding for Safety and Security Improvements at La Sierra and West Corona
Rail Stations (Related Actions and Agreements)
Page 49
Overview
Staff seeks Commission approval and authorization to reprogram federal funds for
the construction of pedestrian overcrossings at La Sierra and West Corona Rail
Stations.
5D4. Alameda Corridor Redondo Junction Agreement, and Modification to the Shared Use
Agreement with BNSF
Page 51
Overview
Staff seeks Commission approval of agreements which define operating and property
rights on a to -be -constructed railroad flyover bridge at Redondo Junction, Los
Angeles County.
5D5. Rail Program Update
Page 72
Overview
The most recent Metrolink operating and departmental reports are provided along
with updates on intercity passenger rail and high speed passenger rail activities.
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5B. Consent Calendar - Transit/Rideshare/Bicycle.
5B1. FY 1998-99 Section 5310 Allocations -Cycle 31
Overview
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The FTA Section 5310 program provides capital grants for the purpose of assisting
agencies to meet the transit needs of seniors and persons with disabilities. The
program provides funding on an 80%federal/20%local match basis. The California
Transportation Commission awarded a total of $438,200 ($350,560 federal) in
capital projects to Riverside County non-profit agencies in the FY 1998-99 program.
5B2. FY 1998 FTA Section 5307 Discretionary Transportation Program
Overview
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Caltrans notified the SunLine Transit Agency that $210,381 was approved for their
support maintenance facility rehabilitation (parking lot repaving) and for the purchase
of surveillance/security equipment. Both projects were included in SunLine's FY
1999 Short Range Transit Plan. In order for the grant to be approved, the
Commission must develop and approve a Program of Projects and a public hearing
must be held.
5B3. Western Riverside County Transit Services Map
Overview
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Presented to the Commission for receive and file is a Western Riverside County
Transit Services map. The development of this map was requested by the
Commission to assist various social service agencies in making transit referrals to
their clients.
5C. Consent Calendar - Highways/Local Streets and Roads.
5C1. Discussion on Graffiti Abatement Alternatives Available for Use on Measure
Constructed Soundwalls and Metrolink Stations in Riverside County.
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Overview
At the June 10,1998 RCTC meeting, the Commission awarded an on -call graffiti
abatement contract to Superior Property Services/Superior Pressure Washing, Inc.
as the top ranked firm. At the time of the award there were several questions raised
by the Commissioner's concerning the types of Graffiti Abatement methodologies
available, their respective cost, and their effectiveness. Staff was requested to bring
back to the Commission additional information within sixty days.
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6. Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
6A. Consultant Evaluation of Options to Enhance Access to Call Boxes for
Speech/Hearing Impaired Motorists
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Overview
The CalSAFE Committee is proposing a consultant study of alternative approaches
for improving call box accessibility for the hearing and speech impaired community.
The proposed study will consist of data collection and analysis of the legal, technical
and benefit/cost issues surrounding the provision of services for the hearing and
speech impaired community. The report will outline a broad spectrum of alternative
action plans and the final recommendations will be left to the discretion of each
SAFE Board. The estimated cost to Riverside County SAFE is approximately
$15 , 000.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL ITEMS.
7A. RCTC Reorganization
7A1. WRCOG and CVAG Suggested Amendments to RCTC's Proposed Ordinance 98-001
Amending the RCTC Administrative Code to Establish an Executive Committee.
15 Minutes - Page 98
Overview
Submitted for review are proposed changes to Ordinance 98-001 relating to the
Executive Committee.
7A2. Adopted Position of the Board of Supervisors: RCTC Executive Committee
Membership; Chairmanship Rotation, and Term of Office
15 Minutes - Page 102
Overview
Presented is the position adopted by the Board of Supervisors regarding membership,
Chairman rotation and term of office.
7A3. Staff Retreat and RCTC Transition Planning Effort. Proposed Policy Committees/and
Commission Meeting Times
10 Minutes - Page 103
Overview
The memorandum reviewed the outcome of the staff retreat, including the
recommendation for two policy committees and meeting schedules.
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7G. Commissioners/Executive Director's Report
7G1. Chairman's Remarks
7G1A. 1998 ACT International Conference Awards
2 Minutes - Page 136
Overview
Two Awards of Excellence was received by the Commission at the
1998 ACT International Conference held recently at the San Francisco
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero Center. The Association for Commuter
Transportation (ACT) honored the "Education on the Road" service of
the Commuter Exchange for its renovation of an existing program to
meet a new market or audience. Secondly, ACT honored the
"CommutQuik" prepackaged rideshare marketing package under its
Creative Excellence category.
7G1B. UCLA Public Policy Symposium
2 Minutes - Page 139
Overview
RCTC is a charter sponsor of the Transportation Land Use, Air Quality
Connection commonly known as the Arrowhead Symposium. This
year, the topic of the symposium is "Financing the Future". It will be
held at the UCLA Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead, California
on October 25-27, 1998. RCTC is allotted three spots for
Commissioners. Interested Commissioners are requested to contact
the Clerk of the Board for the Chair's appointment at the meeting.
7G 1 C. Specialized Transit Analysis Proposal Review Committee
2 Minutes - Page 140
Overview.
Appointment of two or three representatives is requested on the
Transit Service Analysis Proposal Evaluation Committee. Interested
Commissioners are requested to contact the Clerk of the Board for the
Chair's appointment at the meeting.
7G2. Commissioners/Executive Director Remarks
5 Minutes
8. HIGHWAYS/LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS.
8A. Award of Landscaping Project 1-15 Yuma Drive Interchange
5 Minutes - Page 142
Overview
Approve award of Contract No. RO-9926, for the Interstate 15 Landscape Project at Yuma
Drive Interchange, in the Cities of Corona and Norco, and Riverside County to Terra -Call
Construction Inc. for the amount of $304,500. Staff also recommends that a contingency
amount of $45,500 be authorized to cover potential change orders encountered during
construction.
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7B. Organization Restructuring and New Staff Assignments
10 Minutes - Page 107
Overview
Presented is the proposed organization structure and new positions for approval.
7C. Selection of Commission Financial Advisor
5 Minutes - Page 1 18
Overview
An interview of the consultants was held. Selection Panel consisting of Commissioners Jack
van Haaster and Will Kleindienst conducted oral interviews. They recommended that Charles
Bell Securities be retained because of his outstanding track record with the Commission.
7D. Amendment to the Settlement Agreement with California Private Transportation Company and
Caltrans
5 Minutes - Page 1 19
Overview
Based on the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee's funding approval of
an SR91 HOT lane feasibility study jointly submitted by various entities, staff is seeking
Commission direction regarding amendment of the November 1995 Settle Agreement
between the California Private Transportation Company, Caltrans and the Commission.
Among several items, the amendment would allow $100,000 paid by RCTC to CPTC to
cover the costs of exclusive HOV users transponder deposits to be reallocated to the study
work effort.
7E. State and Federal Legislative Update
5 Minutes - Page 127
Overview
While the final outcome on a few key bills remained uncertain at the writing of this report,
the State Legislature and the Governor agreed on a budget and also passed and signed into
law, SB 1851 (Kelley) which expands the membership of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC). In Washington, D.C., members of Congress will commence work on the
Federal Department of Transportation appropriations through a Joint Conference Committee.
7F. Quarterly Financial Reports
2 Minutes - Page 129
Overview
Staff is requesting that the Commission receive and file the attached Combining Statements
of Revenues and Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances (Unaudited) and the Highway
and rail projects quarterly budget report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 1998.
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9. CLOSED SESSION.
9A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Section 549565.9.
Name of Parties: Riverside County Transportation Commission v. Frederick H.L. Huang,
et al
Case Number: 247236
9B. Conference with legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9.
Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Subdivision (c): Number of Potential Cases: 1
ADJOURNMENT.
The next meeting will be held on October 14, 1998, at the RCTC Offices, 3560 University Avenue, Riverside.