HomeMy Public PortalAbout12 December 9, 2015 CommissionMEETING AGENDA
TIME/DATE: 9:30 a.m. / Wednesday, December 9, 2015
LOCATION: BOARD ROOM
County of Riverside Administrative Center
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside
COMMISSIONERS
Chair – Daryl Busch
Vice Chair – Scott Matas
Second Vice Chair – John F. Tavaglione
Kevin Jeffries, County of Riverside
John F. Tavaglione, County of Riverside
Chuck Washington, County of Riverside
John J. Benoit, County of Riverside
Marion Ashley, County of Riverside
Deborah Franklin / Art Welch, City of Banning
Brenda Knight / Jeff Fox, City of Beaumont
Joseph DeConinck / Tim Wade, City of Blythe
Ella Zanowic / Jim Hyatt, City of Calimesa
Dawn Haggerty / Jordan Ehrenkranz, City of Canyon Lake
Greg Pettis / Shelley Kaplan, City of Cathedral City
Steven Hernandez / To Be Appointed, City of Coachella
Karen Spiegel / Randy Fox, City of Corona
Scott Matas / Russell Betts, City of Desert Hot Springs
Adam Rush / Clint Lorimore, City of Eastvale
Linda Krupa / Paul Raver, City of Hemet
Dana Reed / Douglas Hanson, City of Indian Wells
Troy Strange / Glenn Miller, City of Indio
Frank Johnston / Brian Berkson, City of Jurupa Valley
Robert Radi / To Be Appointed, City of La Quinta
Bob Magee / Natasha Johnson, City of Lake Elsinore
Scott Mann / John Denver, City of Menifee
Jesse Molina / Jeffrey J. Giba, City of Moreno Valley
Rick Gibbs / Jonathan Ingram, City of Murrieta
Berwin Hanna / Kathy Azevedo, City of Norco
Jan Harnik / Susan Marie Weber, City of Palm Desert
Ginny Foat / Paul Lewin, City of Palm Springs
Daryl Busch / Rita Rogers, City of Perris
Ted Weill / To Be Appointed, City of Rancho Mirage
Rusty Bailey / Andy Melendrez, City of Riverside
Andrew Kotyuk / Scott Miller, City of San Jacinto
Michael S. Naggar / Michael McCracken, City of Temecula
Ben Benoit / Timothy Walker, City of Wildomar
John Bulinski, Director, Governor’s Appointee Caltrans District 8
Comments are welcomed by the Commission. If you wish to provide comments to the Commission,
please complete and submit a Speaker Card to the Clerk of the Board.
COMM-COMM-00053
Tara Byerly
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Subject: RCTC: December Commission Agenda -12.09.2015
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Good morning Commissioners:
The December Agenda for the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2015 @ 9:30 a.m. is available. Please
copy the link:
http://www.rctc.org/uploads/media items/december-9-2015.original.pdf
In addition, for your review is the attached conflict of interest memo and the form. Please let me know if you have any
questions. Thank you.
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Deputy Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 787-7141
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Good morning Commission Alternates:
The December Agenda for the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2015@ 9:30 a.m. is available. Please
copy the link:
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'Tara S. <Byer[y
Deputy Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 787-7141
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Riverside County Transportation Commission
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Riverside County Transportation Commission
Jennifer Harmon, Clerk of the Board
December 2, 2015
Possible Conflicts of Interest -Riverside County Transportation Commission
Agenda of December 9, 2015
The December 9, 2015 agenda of the Riverside County Transportation Commission includes
items that may raise possible conflicts of interest. A Commissioner may not participate in any
discussion or action concerning a contract or amendment if a campaign contribution of more
than $250 is received in the past 12 months or 3 months following the conclusion from any
entity or individual listed.
Agenda Item No. BG -Agreements for On-Call Right of Wav Phase I and Phase II Environmental
Assessment Services
Consultant(s): The Converse Professional Group
Norman S. Ele, Senior Vice President
222 E Huntington Drive, Suite 211
Monrovia, CA 91016
Leighton Consulting, Inc.
Kris R. Lutton, Senior Vice President
17781 Cowan
Irvine, CA 92614
Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants
Nancy Anglin, Principal Engineer
11650 Mission Park Drive, Suite 101
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Agenda Item No. 14A -Closed Session -Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property Owner(s): Gilbert Oropez and Gilbert Urban Oropez
Ruben Reyna and Maria Reyna
Frank Spann and Sabrina Spann
Damian Avila and Arturo Avila
Jose Serrano and Margarita Serrano
RCTC Potential Conflicts of Interest
December 2, 2015
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Property Owner(s} (Continued}: Benn Shawnki and Annetta Clack
Brian Laurent
Hilario Torres
John Ennis
Lawrence Mullins and Magdalena Perez
Norma Meraz
Rene De la Trinidad and Sandra De la Trinidad
Amalia Celis and Trinidad Olivas
Gustavo Perez and Edna Serna
Steve Zuniga
Clinton Reese and Melba Reese
Nicole Dyal
Carlos Chacon and Diane Chacon
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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AGENDA*
*Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda
9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
BOARD ROOM
County of Riverside Administrative Center
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, CA
In compliance with the Brown Act and Government Code Section 54957.5, agenda materials distributed
72 hours prior to the meeting, which are public records relating to open session agenda items, will be available
for inspection by members of the public prior to the meeting at the Commission office, 4080 Lemon Street,
Third Floor, Riverside, CA, and on the Commission’s website, www.rctc.org.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Government Code Section 54954.2, and the Federal
Transit Administration Title VI, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (951) 787-7141 if special assistance is
needed to participate in a Commission meeting, including accessibility and translation services. Assistance is
provided free of charge. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time will assist staff in assuring
reasonable arrangements can be made to provide assistance at the meeting.
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.ROLL CALL
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Each individual speaker is limited to speak three (3) continuous minutes or
less. The Commission may, either at the direction of the Chair or by majority vote of the Commission,
waive this three minute time limitation. Depending on the number of items on the Agenda and the
number of speakers, the Chair may, at his/her discretion, reduce the time of each speaker to two (2)
continuous minutes. In addition, the maximum time for public comment for any individual item or
topic is thirty (30) minutes. Also, the Commission may terminate public comments if such comments
become repetitious. Speakers may not yield their time to others without the consent of the Chair. Any
written documents to be distributed or presented to the Commission shall be submitted to the Clerk of
the Board. This policy applies to Public Comments and comments on Agenda Items.
Under the Brown Act, the Commission should not take action on or discuss matters raised during public
comment portion of the agenda that are not listed on the agenda. Commission members may refer
such matters to staff for factual information or to be placed on the subsequent agenda for
consideration.
5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
December 9, 2015
Page 2
6. PUBLIC HEARING – ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A
PERMANENT STREET EASEMENT INTEREST IN A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY
EMINENT DOMAIN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO.
118-183-019 LOCATED IN CORONA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE STATE
ROUTE 91 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BETWEEN PIERCE STREET ON THE EAST TO
THE COUNTY LINE ON THE WEST, IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Page 1
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Conduct a hearing to consider the adoption of resolutions of necessity, including
providing all parties interested in the affected property and their attorneys, or their
representatives, an opportunity to be heard on the issues relevant to the resolutions
of necessity;
2) Make the following findings as hereinafter described in this report:
a) The public interest and necessity require the proposed project;
b) The project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible with
the greatest public good and the least private injury;
c) The real property to be acquired is necessary for the project; and
d) The offer of just compensation has been made to the owner.
3) Adopt Resolution No. 15-023, “Resolution of Necessity for the Acquisition of Property
Interests in Certain Real Property, by Eminent Domain, More Particularly Described as
Assessor Parcel No. 118-183-019 (Caltrans Parcel No. 23767-1) Located in Corona,
California Riverside County, California”, for the State Route 91 Corridor Improvement
Project (SR-91 CIP), Between Pierce Street on the East to the Riverside County line on
the West, in Riverside County, California.
7. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS – The Commission may add an item to the Agenda after making a
finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came to
the attention of the Commission subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding
an item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Commission. If there are less than 2/3 of the
Commission members present, adding an item to the agenda requires a unanimous vote.
Added items will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR – All matters on the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single
motion unless a Commissioner(s) requests separate action on specific item(s). Items pulled
from the Consent Calendar will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.
8A. PROPOSED 2016 COMMISSION/COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
Page 15
Overview
This item is for the Commission to adopt its 2016 Commission/Committee Meeting
Schedule.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
December 9, 2015
Page 3
8B. FISCAL YEAR 2014/15 COMMISSION AUDIT RESULTS
Page 19
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2014/15
a) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
b) Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Financial and Compliance Report;
c) State Transit Assistance (STA) Fund Financial and Compliance Report;
d) Proposition 1B Rehabilitation and Security Project (Proposition 1B)
Accounts Financial and Compliance Report;
e) Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Account Financial and
Compliance Report;
f) Single Audit Report;
g) Commercial Paper Compliance Report;
h) Auditor Required Communications Report;
i) Agreed-Upon Procedures Report related to the Appropriations Limit
Calculation;
j) Agreed-Upon Procedures Report related to the Commuter Assistance
Program incentives; and
k) Management certifications.
8C. PROPOSITION 1B CORRIDOR MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT AUDIT REPORT
FOR INTERSTATE 215 SOUTH WIDENING PROJECT
Page 23
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Corridor Mobility Improvement
Account (CMIA) Program Proposition 1B Bond-Funded Project EA No. 0F161/P2505-
0062 Audit Report for the Interstate 215 South widening project.
8D. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page 34
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements
for the period ended September 30, 2015.
8E. QUARTERLY SALES TAX ANALYSIS
Page 41
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the sales tax analysis for the
Quarter 2 2015 (2Q 2015).
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
December 9, 2015
Page 4
8F. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Page 50
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report
for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.
8G. AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL RIGHT OF WAY PHASE I AND PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Page 111
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Award the following agreements to provide on-call right of way phase I and
phase II environmental assessment services for a three-year term, in an
amount not to exceed an aggregate value of $300,000;
a) Agreement No. 16-31-002-00 with The Converse Professional Group
(Converse);
b) Agreement No. 16-31-027-00 with Leighton Consulting, Inc (Leighton);
and
c) Agreement No. 16-31-028-00 with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical &
Environmental Sciences Consultants (Ninyo & Moore);
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute task orders awarded
to contractors under the terms of the agreements.
8H. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ACQUIRE TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY FROM THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR FOR THE SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL
PROJECT
Page 139
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Authorize the acquisition of a tax-defaulted property from the Riverside
County Treasurer-Tax Collector for the Santa Ana River Trail project in
compliance with state requirements in an amount not to exceed $62,955; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 15-022, “Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Approving the Purchase of Tax-Defaulted Property
from the Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector”.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
December 9, 2015
Page 5
9. AUTHORIZATION TO USE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE § 130238 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND TOLL OPERATIONS WORK IN SUPPORT OF INTERSTATE 15
EXPRESS LANES PROJECT
Page 145
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Make a finding by a two-thirds vote that the procurement of the technological
equipment for the Interstate 15 Express Lanes project, as further described herein,
qualifies for use of the Commission’s procurement authority under Public Utilities
Code (PUC) § 130238 (Specialized Equipment Law);
2) Authorize the Executive Director, on behalf of the Commission, to undertake a
procurement, including issuance of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 16-31-042-00
and Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 16-31-043-00 to procure the systems integration
and toll operations for the project using the Commission’s procurement authority
under the Specialized Equipment Law and the Commission’s general authority under
Chapter 5 of the Commission Procurement Policy Manual; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director to act on behalf of the Commission for all purposes
under PUC § 130238.
10. REPROGRAMMING OF FUNDS AND AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS RELATED TO STATE
ROUTE 91 HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES PROJECT
Page 150
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive an update on the status of the State Route 91 High Occupancy Vehicle lanes
(SR-91 HOV) project from Caltrans;
2) Support Caltrans’ recommendation to delete the work along the Union Pacific
Railroad (UPRR) line near the Pachappa Overhead from the current project
construction contract and repackage the work as the Pachappa Overhead project with
the Commission serving as the lead agency;
3) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute an
amendment to Agreement No. 08-31-002-00 to the SR-91 HOV project cooperative
agreement with Caltrans related to the reduction in work scope and funding for the
right of way and construction phases of the SR-91 HOV project on behalf of the
Commission;
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
December 9, 2015
Page 6
4) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute an
amendment to Agreement No. 11-31-016-00 to the SR-91 HOV project cooperative
agreement with Caltrans to transfer $1,770,600 of Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality (CMAQ) and $229,400 of 1989 Measure A Western County highway funds for
a total transfer of $2 million from construction capital to construction support on
behalf of the Commission;
5) Approve reprogramming to the Pachappa Overhead project up to $13 million of
federal CMAQ funds and 1989 Measure A Western County highway funds, maximizing
the remaining CMAQ balances once savings are realized from the SR-91 HOV project’s
construction and right of way phases;
6) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute
cooperative agreements with Caltrans for the right of way, Agreement No.
16-31-045-00, and construction phases , Agreement No. 16-31-046-00, of the
Pachappa Overhead project on behalf of the Commission;
7) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute future
agreements with Caltrans, UPRR, BNSF Railway (BNSF), and California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) within the approved funding amounts for the Pachappa Overhead
project; and
8) Submit the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) amendment to the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to reflect the Pachappa
Overhead project and funding adjustments.
11. ELECTION OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OFFICERS AND
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Page 197
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) The Commission to conduct an election of officers for 2016 – Chair, Vice Chair, and
Second Vice Chair; and
2) The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Commission members to appoint three
representatives to the Executive Committee, if necessary.
12. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
13. COMMISSIONERS / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Overview
This item provides the opportunity for the Commissioners and the Executive Director to
report on attended meetings/conferences and any other items related to Commission
activities.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
December 9, 2015
Page 7
14. CLOSED SESSION
14A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Executive Director or Designee
Property Owner(s): See Below
Item APN(s) CPN(s) Property Owner(s)
1 102-091-007 23980 Gilbert Oropez and Gilbert Urban Oropez
2 102-091-008 23979 Ruben Reyna and Maria Reyna
3 102-091-009 23978 Frank Spann and Sabrina Spann
4 102-092-003 23981 Damian Avila and Arturo Avila
5 102-092-007 23982 Jose Serrano and Margarita Serrano
6 102-092-008 23983 Benn Shawnki and Annetta Clack
7 102-092-015 23984 Brian Laurent
8 102-092-016 23985 Hilario Torres
9 102-092-017 23986 John Ennis
10 102-101-028 23987 Lawrence Mullins and Magdalena Perez
11 102-101-027 23988 Norma Meraz
12 102-101-026 23989 Rene De la Trinidad and Sandra De la Trinidad
13 102-101-019 23990 Amalio Celis and Trinidad Olivas
14 102-101-018 23991 Gustavo Perez and Edna Serna
15 102-101-017 23992 Steve Zuniga
16 102-101-016 23993 Clinton Reese and Melba Reese
17 102-101-015 23994 Nicole Dyal
18 102-101-004 23995 Carlos Chacon and Diane Chacon
14B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case No(s). RIC 1312365
15. ADJOURNMENT
The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday,
January 13, 2016, Board Room, First Floor, County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street,
Riverside.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
ROLL CALL
DECEMBER 9, 2015
County of Riverside, District I
County of Riverside, District II
County of Riverside, District HI
County of Riverside, District IV
County of Riverside, District V
City of Banning
City of Beaumont
City of Blythe
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Ca~hedral City
City of Coachella
City of Corona
City of Desert Hot Springs
City of Eastvale
City of Hemet
City of Indian Wells
City of Indio
City of Jurupa Valley
City of La Quinta
City of Lake Elsinore
City of Menifee
City of Moreno Valley
City of Murrieta
City of Norco
City of Palm Desert
City of Palm Springs
City of Perris
City of Rancho Mirage
City of Riverside
City of San Jacinto
City of Temecula
City of Wildomar
Governor's Appointee, Caltrans District 8
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AGENDA ITEM 5
MINUTES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, November 12, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Riverside County Transportation Commission was called to order by
Chair Daryl Busch at 9:33 a.m. in the Board Room at the Eastern Municipal Water
District, 2270 Trumble Road, Perris, California, 92572.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Scott Matas led the Commission in a flag salute.
3. ROLL CALL
Commissioners/Alternates Present Commissioners Absent
Marion Ashley Linda Krupa John J. Benoit
Rusty Bailey Bob Magee Steven Hernandez
Ben Benoit Scott Mann Brenda Knight
John Bulinski Scott Matas Troy Strange
Daryl Busch Jesse Molina John F. Tavaglione
Joseph DeConinck Michael Naggar
Ginny Foat* Greg Pettis
Deborah Franklin Robert Radi
Rick Gibbs Dana Reed
Dawn Haggerty Adam Rush
Berwin Hanna Karen Spiegel
Jan Harnik Chuck Washington
Kevin Jeffries Ted Weill
Frank Johnston Ella Zanowic
Andrew Kotyuk
*Arrived after the meeting was called to order
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes
November 12, 2015
Page 2
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – OCTOBER 14, 2015 MEETING MINUTES
M/S/C (Matas/Rush) to approve the October 14, 2015 minutes as submitted.
Abstain: Kotyuk and Weill
6. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS
There was a revision to the attachment to Agenda Item 7D, “California Transportation
Commission’s Active Transportation Program Cycle 2 for Fiscal Years 2016/17 –
2018/19”.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S/C (Mann/Washington) to approve the following Consent Calendar items.
7A. SINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY REPORT
Receive and file the Single Signature Authority report for the first quarter ended
September 30, 2015.
7B. FUNDING PLAN FOR INTERSTATE 15 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT
1) Provide input and direct staff regarding the preliminary funding plan for
the Interstate 15 Express Lanes project; and
2) Approve $60 million in federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
(CMAQ) or Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for costs related
to the I-15 Project and direct staff to program the funding in the 2015
Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP).
7C. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH COFIROUTE USA, LLC FOR ELECTRONIC
TOLL AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE STATE ROUTE 91 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
1) Approve an increase in the contingency amount for Agreement No.
14-31-071-00 with Cofiroute USA, LLC (Cofiroute) related to additional
scope of work items for the electronic toll and traffic management
systems integration and implementation for the State Route 91 Corridor
Improvement Project (91 Project) for an additional amount of $837,930
and a total not to exceed $27,517,930; and
2) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency
work up to the total amount not to exceed as required for the project.
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7D. CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION’S ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM CYCLE 2 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2016/17 – 2018/19
1) Approve the Riverside County Active Transportation Program (ATP)
projects for inclusion in the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
ATP Regional Program Cycle 2 consisting of the highest scoring projects
identified in Table 2 in the total amount of $9,204,000;
2) Approve programming ATP and/or a combination of SB 821 and federal
funds of up to $2,293,000 for one or more projects scoring 80/90 points
in order to maximize Riverside County MPO ATP funds;
3) Approve programming additional ATP funds to projects scoring 80/90
should any ATP Cycle 2 funds become available based on Caltrans
findings of ineligible project line item costs;
4) Submit the recommended projects to the Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG) for inclusion in the MPO ATP Regional Program
and subsequent submittal to the California Transportation Commission
(CTC) for final approval in January 2016;
5) Submit the MPO ATP regional projects to SCAG for inclusion in the
Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) programming; and
6) Direct staff to coordinate with the MPO ATP Regional Program project
sponsors regarding timely funding allocations, obligations, and project
delivery.
7E. METROLINK BUDGET ACTIONS TO SUPPORT LOCOMOTIVE PROCUREMENTS
1) Approve Commission participation in the Metrolink lease of BNSF Railway
(BNSF) locomotives in the amount of $1,585,231;
2) Approve Commission participation in the optional procurement of 17
new Metrolink Tier IV locomotives in the amount of $2.7 million;
3) Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 16-25-014-02,
Amendment No. 1 to MOU No. 16-25-014-01, with the Southern
California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) for additional funding in the
amount of $1,585,231 related to the locomotives lease for a total
operating budget subsidy amount of $15,577,255 and for authorization
to use $2.7 million of Fiscal Year 2015/16 or carryover
rehabilitation/renovation funds for the procurement of the Tier IV
locomotives; and
4) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel
review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission.
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7F. AGREEMENT FOR STATION ELECTRICAL SERVICES
1) Award Agreement No. 16-24-005-00 to Elite Electric, Inc. for the provision
of station electrical maintenance and repair services, for a three-year
term, plus two two-year options to extend the agreement, in an amount
of $603,700, plus a contingency of $60,370 for a total amount not to
exceed $664,070;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel
review, to execute the agreement, including option years, on behalf of
the Commission;
3) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute task orders
awarded to the contractor under the terms of the agreements;
4) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency
work up to the total amount not to exceed as required for these services;
5) Authorize $935,000 for capital improvements to complete a
light-emitting diode (LED) lighting retrofit of the commuter rail stations,
including the new Perris Valley Line stations; and
6) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement(s) for LED lighting retrofit on behalf of the
Commission.
7G. AGREEMENT FOR STATION PEST CONTROL SERVICES
1) Award Agreement No. 16-24-015-00 to Global Pest Solutions for the
provision of station pest control services for a three-year term, plus two
two-year options to extend the agreement, in an amount of $34,776 for
maintenance and on-call services, plus a contingency amount of $3,478,
for a total amount not to exceed $38,254;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel
review, to execute the agreement, including option years, on behalf of
the Commission;
3) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute task orders
awarded to the contractor under the terms of the agreement; and
4) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency
work up to the total amount not to exceed as required for these services.
7H. OPERATION OF THE FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL PROGRAM IN RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
1) Approve Agreement No. 16-45-033-00 with the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for the operation of the Riverside County
Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program in the amount of $1,559,523 in
state funding for FY 2015/16; and
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2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel
review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission.
At this time, Commissioner Ginny Foat arrived at the meeting.
8. TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE REGIONAL ARTERIAL PROGRAM –
PROJECT DELIVERY UPDATE
Shirley Medina, Planning and Programming Director, presented the Transportation
Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Regional Arterial Program project delivery update,
highlighting the following areas:
• TUMF Regional Arterial Commission actions;
• Funding, programming, and delivery statuses;
• TUMF Regional Arterial project funding commitments;
• Project funding needs: Three projects waiting for programming/funding for right
of way or construction – I-15/Railroad Canyon Interchange, I-15/Limonite
Interchange, and Van Buren Boulevard widening (Washington Street to
Wood Road);
• Estimated programming year end capacity, estimated TUMF Regional Arterial
revenues, and developer credit reimbursement balance; and
• Next TUMF Regional Arterial Program for Cycle 2.
Executive Director Anne Mayer stated there are three remaining projects and staff is
working closely with those jurisdictions to ensure those projects are shovel ready when
funding becomes available. Additionally, the Commission will not make any other
decisions related to the TUMF program until Western Riverside Council of Governments
(WRCOG) completes its update of the TUMF Nexus Study.
M/S/C to receive and file the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF)
Regional Arterial Program – Project Delivery Update.
9. COACHELLA VALLEY – SAN GORGONIO PASS RAIL CORRIDOR: DELIVERY OF THE
PHASE 1 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
Robert Yates, Multimodal Services Director, presented the Coachella Valley –
San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor delivery of the Phase 1 Alternatives Analysis,
highlighting the following areas:
• Rail route alternatives studied;
• Recommendation – Route Alternative 1 will be carried forward into the Tier 1
environmental impact study and service development plan, and the No-Build
Alternative will also be carried forward; and
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• A map depicting the Route Alternative 1 and the No Build Alternative: existing
rail and bus.
In response Commissioner Ginny Foat’s question about the ability to connect rail service
from Palm Springs International Airport to the L.A./Ontario International Airport
(Ontario Airport), Robert Yates replied none of the alternatives directly serve the
airport. Additionally, the closest rail lines are highly constrained with single-track
infrastructure and significant freight traffic, which would require high infrastructure
costs.
Anne Mayer referred to the red line on the alternatives map and clarified this is Union
Pacific’s mainline for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. She stated although this
line would get commuters close to the airport, there would be freight conflict due to the
volume of traffic and the length of time to get the trains through. Also, the more
populated alternative shown by the blue line on the map will provide for higher
ridership.
Robert Yates added the Commission owns the passenger rail rights on the
San Bernardino subdivision, which is a significant factor on reducing project costs. He
explained there are triple tracks on most of this line so the lower infrastructure costs
plus the ability to run trains without engaging in significant negotiations with Union
Pacific also brought the recommended alternative forward as well.
In response to Commissioner Robert Radi’s question for the total travel time from the
city of Indio to Los Angeles Union Station, Robert Yates replied about three hours and
twenty minutes.
Commissioner Dana Reed suggested including Los Angeles World Airports since it runs a
nonstop bus from LAX to Los Angeles Union Station every 20 minutes as a means for
airport connectivity.
Commissioner Greg Pettis expressed this action is going to explode the opportunity for
tourism. He stated once this project is completed, the next step will be connecting Indio
to Phoenix, which will be a great opportunity for economic development.
At Commissioner Foat’s request, Robert Yates explained the next steps in the process,
which includes the completion of the environmental impact report and the service
development plan. He stated the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved the
work plan, the schedule, and the budget. As projected, the Commission will have rail
service in seven years.
At Commissioner Jan Harnik’s request, Robert Yates explained the process used in the
alternatives analysis to evaluate each alternative, including the significant issues of cost
to construct and conflict with freight. He noted most of the alternatives evaluated are
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single-track freight lines so from that prospective, it is very difficult to run passenger rail
on those freight lines without significant costs.
In response to Commissioner Jesse Molina’s question about the timeline, Robert Yates
reiterated the project is one-year into a seven-year process.
Anne Mayer stated with respect to Ontario Airport, access by rail this is a significant and
complex conversation in San Bernardino County. Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) is preparing another study for the I-10 corridor and access
between the airports. She then explained staff is seeking MSRC grant funds for
demonstration trains at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach
music festival. Also, if this corridor gets approved, it could be eligible for cap and trade
funding. She expressed appreciation to the elected officials, the project team, and the
Coachella Valley Association of Governments for their efforts on this project.
M/S/C (Pettis/Franklin) to:
1) Receive and file the draft Coachella Valley – San Gorgonio Pass Rail
Corridor Study Alternatives Analysis (Alternatives Analysis); and
2) Authorize staff to submit the draft Alternatives Analysis to the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) for its review and approval.
10. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
11. COMMISSIONERS/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
11A. Commissioner Spiegel expressed appreciation to the 91 Project team for their
efforts.
11B. Commissioner Joey DeConinck expressed appreciation to staff for doing an
excellent job at the Transportation Summit in the city of Blythe as there were a
lot of needs discussed. He also stated the city of Blythe held a groundbreaking
ceremony on its first off ramp improvement with the help of Caltrans, the county
of Riverside, and the city of Blythe.
11C. Commissioner Scott Mann announced Commissioner Spiegel received the
Outstanding Public Service Award from the League of Cities – Riverside County
Division.
11D. Chair Busch announced the opening for the Perris Valley Line (PVL) will be
December 11.
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11E. Anne Mayer:
• Announced the PVL Dedication Ceremony is scheduled for December 11
and Deputy Secretary Victor Mendez from the U.S. Department of
Transportation will attend.
• Expressed appreciation for Commissioner Spiegel’s comments related to
the 91 Project. She expressed the project team, Commission staff, and
the city of Corona have been partners for the 10 years in developing and
ensuring this project works for the Corona community. She discussed the
negative comments on social media related to this project and how staff
is working very hard to ensure there are positive stories getting out in the
news and social media about this project.
In response to Commissioner Pettis’ suggestion to have staff send sample
tweets to the Commissioners, Anne Mayer concurred.
• Announced the Commission submitted its letter of interest for a TIFIA
loan to U.S. Department of Transportation related to the I-15 Express
Lanes project, which was very well received by all of the delegation
members.
At this time, Commissioners Andrew Kotyuk and Adam Rush as well as Caltrans District 8
Representative John Bulinski left the meeting. Commissioners Marion Ashley, Michael Naggar,
and Chuck Washington recused themselves from the Closed Session items.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Executive Director or Designee
Property Owner(s): See Below
Item APN(s) CPN(s) Property Owner(s)
1
(portions of)
307-070-001
307-040-004
N/A The State of California,
Department of Water Resources
2
426-060-001
426-430-001
426-420-001
426-420-002
426-420-004
N/A
William R. Sweeney, Nancy B.
Cunningham, Lori A. Sukoff, Gregory J.
Buchanan, William J. Buchanan,
Nuevo Develops, Inc.
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12B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Case No(s). RIC 1313171
There were no announcements from Closed Session items.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Riverside County
Transportation Commission, Chair Busch adjourned the meeting at 10:28 a.m. The next
Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday,
December 9, 2015, Board Chambers, First Floor, County Administrative Center,
4080 Lemon Street, Riverside.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Harmon
Clerk of the Board
AGENDA ITEM 6
PUBLIC HEARING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: December 9, 2015
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Mark Lancaster, Right of Way Manager
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for the Acquisition of a Permanent
Street Easement Interest in a Portion of Certain Real Property by Eminent
Domain, More Particularly Described as Assessor Parcel No. 118-183-019
Located in Corona, Riverside County, California, for the State Route 91
Corridor Improvement Project, Between Pierce Street on the East to the
County Line on the West, in Riverside County, California
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Conduct a hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution of necessity, including
providing all parties interested in the affected property and their attorneys, or their
representatives, an opportunity to be heard on the issues relevant to the resolution of
necessity;
2) Make the following findings as hereinafter described in this report:
a) The public interest and necessity require the proposed project;
b) The project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible with
the greatest public good and the least private injury;
c) The real property to be acquired is necessary for the project; and
d) The offer of just compensation has been made to the owner.
3) Adopt Resolution No. 15-023, “Resolution of Necessity for the Acquisition of Property
Interests in Certain Real Property, by Eminent Domain, More Particularly Described as
Assessor Parcel No. 118-183-019 (Caltrans Parcel No. 23767-1) Located in Corona,
California Riverside County, California”, for the State Route 91 Corridor Improvement
Project (SR-91 CIP), Between Pierce Street on the East to the Riverside County line on
the West, in Riverside County, California.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission is being asked to consider the adoption of this resolution to acquire property
interests in the parcel listed below. This interest is required for construction of the SR-91 CIP.
The power of eminent domain is used by the Commission only as a last resort to obtain
interests necessary for public highway projects after 1) negotiations have stalled; or 2) the
owner has requested the Commission proceed directly to eminent domain for tax or other
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advantages; or 3) the eminent domain process is necessary to clear the title to the property. In
this case, an offer of just compensation has been made to the property owner for the full Fair
Market Value as determined by an appraisal. Commission staff attempted to negotiate an
amicable settlement in good faith and will continue to do so throughout the process. Fair
Market Value is defined by the state of California and is one of the most inclusive definitions in
the United States. It requires the highest and best use of the property be considered. All of the
Commission’s appraisals must meet the California definition of Fair Market Value.
One of the requirements for acquiring property for improvement projects is that an offer of just
compensation be made to the owners of the property. The Commission makes these offers in
person whenever possible. The amount of compensation is determined by appraisals prepared
by independent appraisal firms licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers. The content
of these appraisals, what elements are considered in them, and the methodologies used in the
preparation are all proscribed by various laws and the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice
(USPAP), published by the Appraisal Foundation. The Federal Government recognizes the
USPAP as generally accepted appraisal standards and requires USPAP compliance for appraisers
in federally related transactions. Every appraisal calculates the market value of the acquisition
as defined by the California Code of Civil Procedure, based on the highest and best use, as
defined in USPAP, and includes consideration of severance damages and project benefits, which
is also defined in the California Code of Civil Procedure. In every case, the owner is invited to
accompany the appraiser during the site visit so that as much information as possible is
considered in the appraisal. A review appraisal prepared by a different certified appraiser is
then conducted to ensure all proper procedures have been followed. Additionally, in
accordance with state law, every owner is offered up to $5,000 to reimburse them for the cost
to have their own appraisal prepared.
Staff will bring to the Commission those interests that meet one of the criteria above. The
timing of these resolutions will balance the need to give the owners as much time as possible to
reach an agreement, while at the same time allowing enough time for the Commission to go
through the process to obtain possession in time to avoid delays to the design-build contractor.
The legal process from adoption of the resolutions of necessity to receiving legal possession of
the properties takes approximately 150 days. California eminent domain law provides that a
public entity may not commence with eminent domain proceedings until its governing body has
adopted a resolution of necessity, which resolution may only be adopted after the governing
body has given each party with an interest in the affected property, or their representatives, a
reasonable opportunity to appear and be heard on the following matters:
1) The public interest and necessity require the proposed project;
2) The project is planned or located in a manner that will be most compatible with the
greatest public good and the least private injury;
3) The real property to be acquired is necessary for the project; and
4) The offer of just compensation has been made to the property owner.
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Since an agreement has not been reached with the property owner, it may be necessary to
acquire necessary interests by eminent domain. The initiation of the eminent domain process
is accomplished by the Commission’s adoption of a resolution of necessity for the affected
property.
Record property owners must be afforded an opportunity to appear at the hearing and lodge
objections. A notice of this hearing was sent by first class mail to the property owner, and
stated the Commission’s intent to consider the adoption of a resolution, the right of the
property owner to appear and be heard on these issues, and that failure to file a written
request to appear would result in a waiver of the right to appear and be heard. The
Commission scheduled this hearing at which all persons who filed a written request in
compliance with applicable law may appear and be heard. An aerial view of the parcel subject
to this staff report in relation to the SR-91 CIP is attached.
Finding 1: Public Interest and Necessity Require the Project
SR-91 in Riverside County ranks among the nation’s worst commutes. Stop-and-go traffic is the
norm, especially during morning and late afternoon rush hours. Traffic congestion on
eastbound SR-91 between the cities of Anaheim and Corona is routinely among the worst 15
areas in the nation.
SR-91 is continuing to experience increased congestion as a result of population growth in
Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and the increase in jobs in Los Angeles and Orange
Counties. Demographic projections for the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) region show population and employment in Riverside and Orange Counties are forecast
to increase substantially by 2035. As a result, traffic volumes on SR-91 are expected to increase
by approximately 50 percent by 2035, which would result in even greater congestion and delays
on SR-91. The existing travel demand on SR-91 has led to a heavy directional commute pattern
between Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties that is projected to continue into the
future.
SR-91 is the only major highway that links Orange and Riverside Counties. Extending from the
Orange County/Riverside County line in the city of Corona to Pierce Street in Riverside, the
SR-91 CIP will add mixed flow lanes, tolled express lanes, improve interchanges, bridges, ramps,
and local streets. New freeway to freeway ramp connections between the SR-91 and Interstate
15 also will be made.
The SR-91 CIP is designed to reduce delays, improve air quality, offer a choice between regular
(mixed flow) lanes and express lanes, allow faster emergency response, relieve local street
congestion, and provide better access to public transit and commuter rail.
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Finding 2: The Project is Planned or Located in a Manner Most Compatible with Greatest
Public Good and Least Private Injury
A thorough analysis was conducted to find the single best location for the SR-91 CIP.
Environmental analyses and findings indicate the chosen alignment uniquely satisfies
engineering, public health, and environmental issues, and is the most compatible with the
greatest public good and least private injury.
To minimize private injury, a thorough analysis regarding the need for each property and each
interest was conducted in the planning stages of the SR-91 CIP. Efforts during the planning
stages included conducting public outreach meetings and seeking feedback about the SR-91 CIP
alignment and potential impacts. Staff also met regularly with various local agencies and
businesses to determine if modifications to the alignment were necessary to minimize impacts.
These efforts continued over the course of years to ensure the alignment design achieved the
greatest public good with the least private injury.
As part of the acquisition process, unless settlement was reached within the first 30 days after
an offer was made, every property owner was provided an opportunity to participate in
meetings with project staff. The goal of these meetings was to minimize private injury not only
on the basis of information staff obtained through the planning process, but also on the
information provided by the property owners. As a result, staff has in some cases included
mitigation measures to reduce and minimize impacts to the property.
Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act has been satisfied by Caltrans’
certification of an environmental impact report (EIR) in its role as lead agency on August 8,
2012, and the Commission’s subsequent consideration of that certified EIR in its role as a
responsible agency on November 14, 2012.
Finding 3: The Real Property to be Acquired is Necessary for the Project
The property interest sought below has been analyzed to determine if a feasible design
alternative that exists would alleviate the need for the interest. As indicated above, the owner
of the interest was invited to meet with project staff and provide input to address any concerns
the owner may have with the design of the SR-91 CIP in the manner proposed and the necessity
of the acquisition. To the extent the property owner raised such concerns; staff took those
concerns into consideration and attempted to make design modifications as feasible as
possible. In the end, staff recommends the following interests in real property are necessary
for the project.
RON No. 15-023 — Owner: Midas Realty Corporation; APN 118-183-019; CPN 23767-1
The real property commonly known as Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 118-183-019 is owned in fee
by Midas Realty Corporation and is a parcel comprised of approximately 24,480 square feet.
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It is located at 406 South Lincoln Avenue, Corona, California, on the west side of Lincoln
Avenue, between D Street and 5th Street, south of the SR-91 in the City of Corona. The
property is currently used as an automobile service facility.
The Commission is now seeking to acquire a 2,232 square foot non-exclusive permanent street
easement interest in a portion of the property. The net land area of the larger parcel (exclusive
of the permanent easement) will be 22,248 square feet. Since the property sought to be
acquired for the project is already physically encumbered with street improvements (Lincoln
Avenue), the structure, drainage, present use, topography, land shape, vehicular accessibility,
as well as highest and best use, will remain effectively unchanged. An offer of just
compensation for the property was made to Midas Realty Corporation on August 12, 2015.
The legal definition(s), legal description(s), and/or plot map(s) of the larger parcel and the part
to be acquired are attached as an exhibit to Resolution of Necessity No. 15-023. An aerial view
of the parcel and the parcel’s relationship to the SR-91 CIP is also attached.
A Notice of Hearing to the property owners was mailed on October 23, 2015.
Finding 4: Offers of Just Compensation Have Been Made to the Property Owners
A litigation guarantee was obtained from Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company to
confirm and identify the parties with an interest in the parcels affected by the SR-91 CIP. The
Commission then served the affected property owner and other interested parties as
appropriate, with a notice of the Commission’s decision to appraise the property.
The Commission had the real property interests appraised by Scott A. Lidgard, MAI, CCIM, to
establish the Fair Market Value of the property the Commission is seeking to acquire from the
parties identified herein.
An offer of just compensation was made to the property owner to purchase the property
interests, based on the approved appraisal, as required by Section 7267.2 of the California
Government Code. In this instance, the Commission will acquire the interest necessary and set
forth above from the property owner to ensure the property will be available to meet the time
frames associated with the construction of the SR-91 CIP.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact due to adoption of the resolution of necessity. All property acquisition
expenses are included in the SR-91 CIP budget.
Attachment: Resolution of Necessity No. 15-023
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-023
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE
PERMANENT STREET EASEMENT INTEREST, BY EMINENT DOMAIN, IN A
PORTION OF PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 118-183-019,
LOCATED IN CORONA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE STATE
ROUTE 91 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, WHICH COVERS THE AREA
BETWEEN PIERCE STREET ON THE EAST TO THE COUNTY LINE ON THE WEST, IN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the Riverside County Transportation Commission (the “Commission”)
proposes to acquire a non-exclusive permanent street easement interest in a portion of certain real
property, located in Riverside County, California, a parcel of land identified as Assessor Parcel No.
118-183-019 (CPN 23767-1), for the SR-91 Corridor Improvement Project in Riverside County,
California, pursuant to the authority granted to it by section 130220.5 of the California Public Utilities
Code, and section 1240.120 of the California Code of Civil Procedure; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1245.235 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, the
Commission scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 9:30 a.m., at the County
Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers, at 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California,
and gave to each person whose property is to be acquired and whose name and address appeared
on the last equalized county assessment roll, notice and a reasonable opportunity to appear at said
hearing and be heard on the matters referred to in section 1240.030 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure; and
WHEREAS, said hearing has been held by the Commission, and the affected property
owner and other interested parties were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said matters; and
WHEREAS, the Commission may now adopt a Resolution of Necessity pursuant to section
1240.040 of the California Code of Civil Procedure;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMISSION DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND DECLARE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure. There has been compliance by
the Commission with the requirements of section 1245.235 of the California Code of Civil Procedure
regarding notice and hearing.
Section 2. Public Use. The public use for the non-exclusive permanent street easement
interest to be acquired is for the SR-91 Corridor Improvement Project in Riverside County,
California. Section 130220.5 of the California Public Utilities Code authorizes the Commission to
acquire, by eminent domain, property necessary for such purposes.
Section 3. Description of Property. Attached and marked as Exhibit “A” are the legal
description and depiction of the property to be acquired by the Commission, and which
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describe the general location and extent of the property with sufficient detail for
reasonable identification.
Section 4. Findings. The Commission hereby finds and determines each of the following:
(a) The public interest and necessity require the proposed
project;
(b) The proposed project is planned or located in the manner that
will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least
private injury;
(c) The property defined, described and depicted in Exhibit “A” is
necessary for the proposed project; and
(d) The offer required by section 7267.2 of the California Government
Code was made.
Section 5. Use Not Unreasonably Interfering with Existing Public Use. Some or all of the real
property affected by the interest to be acquired is subject to easements and rights-of-way
appropriated to existing public uses. The legal descriptions of these easements and rights-of-way
are on file with the Commission and describe the general location and extent of the easements and
rights-of-way with sufficient detail for reasonable identification. In the event the herein
described use or uses will not unreasonably interfere with or impair the continuance of the public
use as it now exists or may reasonably be expected to exist in the future, counsel for the
Commission is authorized to acquire the herein described interest subject to such existing public
use(s) pursuant to section 1240.510 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
Section 6. More Necessary Public Use. Some or all of the real property affected by the
interest to be acquired is subject to easements and rights of way appropriated to existing public uses.
To the extent that the herein described use or uses will unreasonably interfere with or impair the
continuance of the public use as it now exists or may reasonably be expected to exist in the future, the
Commission finds and determines that the herein described use or uses are more necessary than
said existing public use. Counsel for the Commission is authorized to acquire the herein
described real property appropriated to such existing public uses pursuant to section
1240.610 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Staff is further authorized to make
such improvements to the affected real property that it determines are reasonably necessary to
mitigate any adverse impact upon the existing public use.
Section 7. Further Activities. Counsel for the Commission is hereby authorized to
acquire the hereinabove described real property in the name of and on behalf of the Commission by
eminent domain, and counsel is authorized to institute and prosecute such legal proceedings as may
be required in connection therewith. Legal counsel is further authorized to take such steps as may be
authorized and required by law, and to make such security deposits as may be required by order of
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court, to permit the Commission to take possession of and use said real property at the earliest
possible time. Counsel is further authorized to correct any errors or to make or agree to non-
material changes in the legal description of the real property that are deemed necessary for the
conduct of the condemnation action, or other proceedings or transactions required to
acquire the subject real property. Counsel is further authorized to reduce or modify the extent
of the interest or property to be acquired so as to reduce the compensation payable in the action
where such change would not substantially impair the construction and operation for the project for
which the real property is being acquired.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2015.
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Daryl R. Busch, Chair
Riverside County Transportation Commission
ATTEST:
Jennifer Harmon, Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
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The following is a list of definitions of legal rights to be acquired by Riverside County
Transportation Commission ("RCTC").
"Permanent Street Easement" (CPN 23767-1) refers to a permanent non-exclusive
easement and right of way in favor of RCTC, its successors and assigns, together with the right
to construct, reconstruct, repair, extend, and maintain the property for public use and right of
way.
Property Owner shall not cause, directly, indirectly or negligently, any interference with
or harm to the rights conveyed hereunder.
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
Pursuant to Section 1245.235 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, you are
hereby notified that at a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at
9:30 a.m., at the Riverside County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers,
located at 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California, the Commission of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission intends to consider adopting a resolution of necessity authorizing the
commencement of eminent domain proceedings for interests in real property that, according to
the last equalized county assessment roll, is owned by you. The public use for which this
resolution of necessity will be considered is for the SR-91 Corridor Improvement Project in
Riverside County, California.
The definitions of the property rights to be acquired, together with the legal
descriptions and corresponding depictions are attached to this notice.
A hearing will be held at the time and place mentioned above. You have the right
to appear and be heard on the following matters:
1. Whether the public interest and necessity require the project for which the
property is sought to be acquired.
2. Whether the project is planned or located in the manner that will be most
compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury.
3. Whether the property sought to be acquired by eminent domain and
described in the Resolution of Necessity is necessary for the proposed project.
4. Whether the offer required by Section 7267 .2 of the California
Government Code has been made.
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Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1245.235(b)(3), your failure to
file a written request with RCTC to appear and be heard within 15 days from the date that this
Notice is mailed may result in the waiver of your right to appear and be heard on the above-
stated matters and issues that are the subject of the hearing.
ALL COMMUNICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
Jennifer Harmon
Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Riverside, California 92501
DATE OF HEARING:
PLACE OF HEARING:
DATED: October 23, 2015.
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Board of Supervisors Chambers
4080 Lemon Street
Riverside, California 92501
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Attorneys for
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Legal Definitions of Property to be Acquired
The following is a list of definitions of legal rights to be acquired by Riverside County
Transportation Commission ("RCTC").
"Permanent Street Easement" (CPN 23767-1) refers to a permanent non-exclusive
easement and right of way in favor of RCTC, its successors and assigns, together with the right
to construct, reconstruct, repair, extend, and maintain the property for public use and right of
way.
Property Owner shall not cause, directly, indirectly or negligently, any interference with
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Santa Ana, California 92707
(714 )481-8053/(714 )545-8883 (Fax)
DISTRICT COUNTY ROUTE SHEET PM SHEET NO. TOTAL SHEETS
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PROOF OF MAILING NOTICE
I, Margaret L. Barnes, acting on behalf of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission, hereby certify that on October 23, 2015, I mailed a copy of the attached notice by
first-class mail to the following owners and other interested parties of real property situated in
Riverside County, California, more particularly described as Assessor Parcel No. 118-183-019
CPN 23767-1):
Midas Realty Corporation
c/o Luis Laboy, Corporate Real Estate Manager
TBC Corporation
4300TBCWay
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Midas Realty Corporation
406 South Lincoln A venue
Corona, CA 92882
Midas Realty Corporation
c/o Scott Donald, Vice President
Marvin F. Poer & Co.
18818 Telle Avenue, Suite 277
Irvine, CA 92612
Midas Realty Corporation
c/o Paul Miller, Vice President
Marvin F. Poer & Co.
3520 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 410
Atlanta, GA 30305
Dated: October _23, 2015.
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Courtesy Copy
Courtesy Copy
Courtesy Copy
Margaret L. Barnes
Commission Request
1.The public interest and necessity require the proposed
project;
2.The project is planned or located in a manner that will be
most compatible with the greatest public good and the
least private injury;
3.The real property to be acquired is necessary for the
project;and
4.The offer of just compensation has been made to the
property owner.
THE COMMISSION IS REQUESTED TO MAKE THE
FOLLOWING FINDINGS
PROJECT MAP
Parcel Locations in the Project
OFFERS OF JUST COMPENSATION
No.Ownership Offer Date
1 Midas Realty Corporation August 12, 2015
PARCEL 1
Midas Realty Corporation
118-113-019
Midas Realty Corporation
118-113-019
Midas Realty Corporation
118-113-019
Staff Recommends
THE COMMISSION ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS
1.The public interest and necessity require the proposed
project;
2.The project is planned or located in a manner that will be
most compatible with the greatest public good and the
least private injury;
3.The real property to be acquired is necessary for the
project;and
4.The offer of just compensation has been made to the
property owner.
AGENDA ITEM 8A
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: December 9, 2015
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Jennifer Harmon, Clerk of the Board
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Proposed 2016 Commission/Committee Meeting Schedule
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to adopt its 2016 Commission/Committee Meeting Schedule.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission is scheduled to meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
The Executive Committee is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on the same day. For 2016, the annual
Commission Workshop will be held on Thursday, January 28 and Friday, January 29 at the Hilton
Palm Springs. Due to the timing of the annual workshop, the January Budget and
Implementation and Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committees will not be
scheduled.
The Commission’s policy committees – Budget and Implementation and Western Riverside
County Programs and Projects – meet on the fourth Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and
1:30 p.m., respectively. For 2016, these Committees will not meet in December due to a
holiday. Additionally, the Eastern Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meets on
the first Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m., except when the first Monday falls on a holiday
or in the same week as a Commission meeting. There are times when a committee meeting
may be cancelled due to lack of substantive agenda items. When this occurs, the
Commissioners will be notified and items are forwarded directly to the Commission for final
action.
Attachment: Proposed 2016 Commission/Committee Meetings Schedule
Agenda Item 8A
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2016 RCTC Meeting Schedule – V1 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 2016 MEETING SCHEDULE Meeting Date (Wednesday) Commission Location Executive Committee Location January 13 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A January 28‐29 Meeting / Workshop 1:00 p.m. (Thursday) 9:00 a.m. (Friday) Hilton Palm Springs 8:30 a.m. Hilton Palm Springs February 10 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A March 9 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A April 13 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A May 11 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A June 8 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A July 13 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A August 10 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A September 14 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A October 12 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A November 9 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A December 14 9:30 a.m. Board Room 9:00 a.m. RCTC Conf Rm A The Commission and the Executive Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. 16
2016 RCTC Meeting Schedule – V1 Meeting Date (Monday) Budget and Implementation Committee Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee Location February 22 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room March 28 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room April 25 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room May 23 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room June 27 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room July 25 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room August 22 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room September 26 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room October 24 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room November 28 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Board Room The meetings of the Budget and Implementation Committee and the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee are held on the fourth Monday of each month, except on holidays. Meeting Date (Monday) Eastern Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee Location January 4 10:30 a.m. CVAG Office 73‐710 Fred Waring Drive Suite 119 Palm Desert, CA 92260 February 1 10:30 a.m. April 4 10:30 a.m. May 2 10:30 a.m. August 1 10:30 a.m. October 3 10:30 a.m. December 5 10:30 a.m. The meetings of the Eastern Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee are held on the first Monday of the month, except when the first Monday falls on a holiday or in the same week as a Commission meeting. 17
2016 RCTC Meeting Schedule – V1 Meeting Date (Monday) Technical Advisory Committee Location January 25 10:00 a.m. Riverside ‐ RCTC Conf Rm A March 21 10:00 a.m. Beaumont ‐ City Hall May 16 10:00 a.m. Riverside ‐ RCTC Conf Rm A July 18 10:00 a.m. Beaumont ‐ City Hall September 19 10:00 a.m. Riverside ‐ RCTC Conf Rm A November 21 10:00 a.m. Beaumont – City Hall The meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee are held on the third Monday of every other month, except for holidays.If the meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting is moved to the second Monday. Riverside – Commission Office, County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, CA Beaumont ‐ City Hall, Conference Room 2, 550 East Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA 18
AGENDA ITEM 8B
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: December 9, 2015
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Audit Ad Hoc Committee
Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2014/15 Commission Audit Results
AUDIT AD HOC COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2014/15
a) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
b) Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Financial and Compliance Report;
c) State Transit Assistance (STA) Fund Financial and Compliance Report;
d) Proposition 1B Rehabilitation and Security Project (Proposition 1B) Accounts
Financial and Compliance Report;
e) Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Account Financial and
Compliance Report;
f) Single Audit Report;
g) Commercial Paper Compliance Report;
h) Auditor Required Communications Report;
i) Agreed-Upon Procedures Report related to the Appropriations Limit Calculation;
j) Agreed-Upon Procedures Report related to the Commuter Assistance Program
incentives; and
k) Management certifications.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In April 2015, Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP (MGO) was selected to perform the annual audit of
the Commission’s financial statements included in the CAFR, LTF, STA, and federal awards. As
the result of the receipt of Proposition 1B and LCTOP funds for commuter rail rehabilitation and
security projects, a separate audit is required. Additionally, it was requested to perform
agreed-upon procedures related to the annual Appropriations Limit Calculation and the
Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) incentives and to report on compliance with commercial
paper debt covenants. The audits, compliance procedures, and agreed-upon procedures for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, have been completed and MGO has issued all reports.
Agenda Item 8B
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The Commission’s CAFR consists of three sections: introductory, financial, and statistical.
While the introductory and statistical sections were not audited by MGO, the basic financial
statements included in the financial section were audited by MGO. The Commission received
an unmodified opinion on its basic financial statements from MGO, which is the highest form of
assurance. Limited procedures were performed related to the required supplementary
information, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis section; such information was
not audited. The other supplementary information was subject to the auditing procedures
applied in the audit of the basic financial statements, and in the opinion of the auditors, it is
fairly stated in relation to the basic financial statements.
The basic financial statements include government-wide financial statements, fund financial
statements, and notes to the financial statements. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
section provides a narrative overview and analysis of the Commission’s financial activities for
the fiscal year. Financial highlights include net position of approximately $464 million at
June 30, 2015, representing a decrease of approximately $85 million from the prior year (as
restated), and governmental fund balances of approximately $804 million at June 30, 2015,
representing a decrease of approximately $228 million from the prior year. The following
information provides a summary of significant matters related to the Commission’s
government-wide financial and/or fund financial statements for FY 2014/15:
• The Commission implemented Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Statement No. 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions – an Amendment of
GASB Statement No. 27, and GASB Statement No. 71, Pension Transition for
Contributions Made Subsequent to the Measurement Date – an Amendment of GASB
Statement No. 68, effective July 1, 2014. The implementation of these statements
resulted in a restatement of net position of the governmental activities as of
July 1, 2014, in the amount of approximately $5.5 million. MGO’s opinion was not
modified with respect to this matter.
• Project costs that have been incurred for the tolled express lanes projects and are
expected to remain the Commission’s assets will be capitalized as intangible assets that
will be amortized over the life of the service concession arrangement with Caltrans.
These capitalizable costs have been accumulated in the capital assets as land and land
improvements and construction in progress in the government-wide financial
statements. The costs of the tolled express lanes projects that are not capitalized are
expensed as incurred based on management’s estimation, which is generally based
upon the allocation of Measure A and other funding sources, including toll-supported
debt. As of June 30, 2015, the estimated project costs incurred and not capitalized
related to the State Route 91 Project (91 Project) is approximately 88 percent of right of
way and 60 percent of engineering and construction costs, or approximately
$113.9 million and $293.1 million, respectively. All costs related to the Interstate 15
Express Lanes project are considered capitalizable.
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Attachments: Posted on Commission Website
1)2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
2)2015 Local Transportation Fund Financial and Compliance Report
3)2015 State Transit Assistance Fund Financial and Compliance Report
4)2015 Proposition 1B Rehabilitation and Security Projects Accounts Financial and
Compliance Report
5)2015 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Account Financial and Compliance Report
6) 2015 Single Audit Report
7)2015 Commercial Paper Compliance Report
8)2015 Report to the Audit Ad Hoc Committee
9)2015 Agreed-Upon Procedures Report on Appropriations Limit Calculations
10)2015 Agreed-Upon Procedures Report on Commuter Assistance Program Incentives
11)2015 Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Certification
12)2015 Director’s Certification
Agenda Item 8B
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ATTACHMENT 1
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside County, California
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015
Submitted By:
Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance
Contents
Introductory Section
Letter of Transmittal
Organization Chart x
List of Principal Officials and Management Staff xi
Certificate of Achievement xii
Financial Section
Independent Auditor's Report 1
Management's Discussion and Analysis 3
Basic Financial Statements
Government -wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position 16
Statement of Activities 17
Fund Financial Statements
Balance Sheet —Governmental Funds 18
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet of Govemmental Funds to the Statement of Net Position 19
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
—Governmental Funds 20
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities 21
Notes to Financial Statements 22
Required Supplementary Information
Budgetary Comparison Schedules
General Fund 55
Major Special Revenue Funds 56
Schedule of Funding Progress for Postretirement Health Care 57
Schedule of Proportionate Share of Net Pension Liability 58
Schedule of Contributions 59
Notes to Required Supplementary Information 60
Other Supplementary Information
Nonmajor Governmental Funds 63
Combining Balance Sheet 64
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 65
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances —Budget and Actual:
Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds 66
Capital Projects and Debt Service Funds 68
Schedule of Expenditures for Local Streets and Roads by Geographic Area —All Special
Revenue Funds 69
Schedule of Expenditures for Transit and Specialized Transportation by Geographic Area and
Source —All Special Revenue Funds 70
Contents, Continued
Statistical Section
Statistical Section Overview 71
Net Position by Component 73
Changes in Net Position 74
Fund Balances of Govemmental Funds 76
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds 77
Sources of County of Riverside Taxable Sales by Business Type 78
Direct and Overlapping Sales Tax Rates 79
Principal Taxable Sales Generation by City 80
Measure A Sales Tax Revenues by Program and Geographic Area 81
Measure A Sales Tax by Economic Category 82
Measure A Revenues and Pledged Revenue Coverage 83
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type 84
Computation of Legal Debt Margin 85
Demographic and Economic Statistics for the County of Riverside 86
Employment Statistics by Industry for the County of Riverside 87
Full-time Equivalent Employees by Function/Program 88
Operating Indicators 89
Capital Asset Statistics by Program 90
Introductory Section
October 30, 2015
To the Riverside County Transportation Commission Commissioners
and Citizens of the County of Riverside:
Letter of Transmittal
State law requires that the Riverside County Transportation Commission (Commission or RCTC) publish within six months of
the close of each fiscal year a complete set of financial statements presented in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States (GAAP) and audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by independent
certified public accountants. Pursuant to that requirement, we hereby issue the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
of the Commission for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.
Management assumes full responsibility for the completeness and reliability of all of the information presented in this report,
based upon the Commission's comprehensive framework of internal controls established for this purpose. Because the cost of
intemal control should not exceed anticipated benefits, the objective is to provide reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance
that the financial statements are free of any material misstatements.
Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP has issued an unmodified opinion on the Commission's financial statements for the year ended
June 30, 2015. The independent auditor's report is located at the front of the financial section of this report.
Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) immediately follows the independent auditor's report and provides a narrative
introduction, overview, and analysis of the basic financial statements. MD&A complement this letter of transmittal and should be
read in conjunction with it.
Profile of RCTC's Governance and Responsibilities
The Commission was established by state law in 1977 to oversee the funding and coordination of all public transportation
services within the county of Riverside (County). The Commission's mission is to assume a leadership role in improving mobility
in Riverside County and to maximize the cost effectiveness of transportation dollars in the County. The governing body is the
Board of Commissioners (Board), which consists of all five members of the County Board of Supervisors, one elected official
from each of the County's 28 cities, and one non -voting member appointed by the Governor. The Commission is responsible for
setting policies, establishing priorities, and coordinating activities among the County's various transportation operators and
agencies. The Commission also programs and/or reviews the allocation of federal, state, and local funds for highway, transit,
rail, non -motorized travel (bicycle and pedestrian), and other transportation activities.
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The Commission also serves as the tax authority and implementation agency for the voter -approved Measure A Transportation
Improvement Program, which imposes a half -cent sales tax to fund transportation improvements. Originally approved in 1988
(1989 Measure A), Riverside County's voters in 2002 approved a 30-year extension of Measure A commencing July 1, 2009
through June 30, 2039 (2009 Measure A).
The Commission is also legally responsible for allocating Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds, the major source of
funds for transit in the County. The TDA provides two major sources of funding: Local Transportation Fund (LTF), which is
derived from a one -quarter cent state sales tax, and State Transit Assistance, which is derived from the statewide sales tax on
gasoline and diesel fuel.
Additionally, the Commission provides motorist aid services designed to expedite traffic flow. These services include the Service
Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), a program that provides call box service for motorists, and the Freeway Service
Patrol (FSP), a roving tow truck service to assist motorists with disabled vehicles on the main highways of the County during
peak rush hour traffic periods. The motorist aid program also includes the operation of the Inland Empire 511 (IE511) system
which provides comprehensive real time traveler information for freeways, bus and rail transit, and rideshare services. All
services are provided at no charge to motorists and are funded through a $1 surcharge on vehicle registrations. The
Commission is financially accountable for SAFE, a legally separate entity that is blended within the Commission's financial
statements.
Finally, the Commission has been designated as the Congestion Management Agency (CMA) for the County. As the CMA, the
Commission coordinates with local jurisdictions in the establishment of congestion mitigation procedures for the County's
roadway system.
The Commission is required to adopt a budget prior to the beginning of each fiscal year. The annual budget, which includes all
funds, serves as the foundation for the Commission's financial planning and control regarding staffing, operations, and capital
plans. The budget is prepared by fund (financial responsibility unit), department, and function. Management has the discretion to
transfer budgeted amounts within the financial responsibility unit according to function. During the fiscal year, all budget
amendments requiring Board approval are presented to the Board for consideration and adoption.
Local Economy
Riverside County has specific competitive advantages over nearby coastal counties (Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego)
including housing that was (and remains) more available and affordable and plentiful commercial real estate and land available
for development at lower costs. Riverside County's economy has thrived, reflecting the area's competitive advantages over its
neighboring counties, largely as a result of the County's continuing ability to draw jobs, residents, and affordable housing away
from the Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego county areas. As a result, the County's employment and commercial base is
diversified, and the County's share of the regional economy has increased.
Riverside County's local economy is experiencing significant improvement since the nationwide recession, which impact was
amplified in the Inland Empire (i.e., San Bernardino and Riverside counties). Sales tax revenues have rebounded from the
economic downtum's low point in 2010, with Measure A revenues growing 4.5% and LTF revenues increasing 4.9% in FY
2014/15. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) revenues increased 56.6%, reflecting residential and commercial
development activity in the County. The Commission's outlook for FY 2015/16 continues to be cautiously optimistic; however,
the state and federal budget issues continue to affect funding of the Commission's capital projects and programs. Ongoing
problems with funding of the Federal Highway Trust Fund could cause delays in receipt of federal funding.
Another recent funding hurdle facing transit operators in Califomia involved Section 13 C of the Federal Transit Act. Section 13
C requires certification of federal transit grant funding by the Department of Labor to ensure that federal labor laws are being
followed. Some transit unions have claimed that collective bargaining rights were undermined in Califomia by legislative
approval of a number of pension reforms. The State of California challenged the action in court and prevailed, and the ruling
has now been appealed by the Department of Labor. Until this legal matter is resolved, the Commission has acted to advance
transit reserves to both RTA and SunLine to ensure ongoing operations and continued progress on planned capital projects.
Regardless of the future economic conditions, the Commission faces formidable ongoing challenges in terms of providing
needed infrastructure enhancements to support a population and an economy that has outgrown the capacity of its existing
infrastructure. Fortunately, the foundation of the regional economy continues to retain many of the fundamental positive
attributes that fueled its earlier growth, including lower priced real estate with proximity to coastal communities, a large pool of
skilled workers, and increasing wealth and education levels.
Long-term Financial Planning
Proactive financial planning is a critical element for the success of the Commission as it builds for the future. Continually
reviewing revenues and projecting expenditures ensures that the Commission's expectations are realistic and goals are
achievable. Scarce resources, especially at the state and federal level, can be directed to projects of regional significance or,
with additional funding, project priorities can be expanded to address unfunded project requirements or developing needs.
At the state level, transportation funding has stabilized but there is significant debate regarding future priorities. Governor
Brown's transportation secretary is in the midst of an effort to reform the Califomia Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and
has clearly stated a preference for a "Fix it First" orientation that stresses ongoing maintenance over capacity enhancement. In
addition to a focus on maintenance, the State has made active transportation projects such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities a
priority. Sustainability is now the key word of the day and will likely impact the direction of state funding for many years into the
future, and California's Cap and Trade program (which is also uncertain) could prove to be a promising source of funding for
transit services.
The news on the federal level is somewhat less predictable. The comprehensive transportation bill known as Moving Ahead for
Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) expired in June 2014, and has been extended twice. One important provision of MAP-21
expands the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA). The Commission is utilizing TIFIA funding for its
current project on State Route (SR) 91 in Corona and could seek additional financing from the program for other projects in the
future.
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In the meantime, the federal govemment will continue to be a source of highway funding through the Surface Transportation
Program and the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program since MAP-21 continues these programs at roughly the same
funding level. Federal dollars are also needed by the Commission's transit partners for capital programs, and the Commission is
utilizing $75 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Small Starts funding to pay for its Metrolink expansion project to
Perris, the Perris Valley Line.
Measure A Western Riverside County Western County Delivery Plan — A Big Part of a Larger Effort
The widening of SR-91 and a number of other major freeway corridors comprise a multi -year Western Riverside County
(Western County) Delivery Plan (Delivery Plan) that focuses on investing more than $2 billion in improvements during the first
ten years of the 2009 Measure A program. The Delivery Plan was adopted by the Commission in December 2006 and was
updated in January 2010 and February 2012. In order to make the needed investments, the plan relies on Measure A, State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and Proposition 1 B dollars as well as the development of tolled express lanes on
Interstate (I) 15 and the extension of the 91 Express Lanes into Riverside County.
While the Delivery Plan is ambitious, it is only one portion of a much larger program of projects and services the Commission
will provide throughout the County. Additional responsibilities and challenges include working cooperatively with the Coachella
Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to fund projects, continued oversight and funding of transit services throughout the
County, and a 24-miie expansion of Metrolink service to Perris.
The success of all of these efforts will require a combination of funding sources that will depend on the State's commitment to
funding infrastructure and major investments from the federal govemment via the approval of a federal transportation bill.
However, the primary —and most predictable —source of funding for the Commission will continue to be the Measure A half -cent
sales tax program approved by Riverside County voters.
Capital Project Delivery and Implementation- Completing a Promise
The Capital Project Development and Delivery Department is responsible for major highway and rail capital projects from initial
environmental study through preliminary engineering, final design, right of way acquisition, and construction.
The Commission is currently in the midst of an unprecedented era of transportation investment. The results can be seen
throughout Riverside County with numerous projects under construction, successful transit service, and promises of more on
the way in the near future. There are also a number of notable projects which have been completed in the past year which can
be seen as tangible examples of the Commission completing promises that were made to voters who approved Measure A.
The Commission has developed a track record of success which is taking shape throughout the County as evidenced in the
following project types.
Highways. The Commission is currently working on its last project from the 1989 Measure A program which is the widening of
SR-91 through Downtown Riverside. The SR-91 high occupancy vehicle lane project construction in Riverside from Adams
Street to the 60/91/215 interchange was approved for Proposition 1B Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA) funding.
The Commission and Caltrans District 8 partnered on the design and right of way activities, and construction began in spring
2012 with the new lanes expected to be open to traffic by the end of 2015.
Another 1989 Measure A that was recently completed was the SR-74 curve widening. Construction for the SR-74 curve
widening near Hemet began in early 2014 and was completed in Spring 2015.
Yet another project to be completed was the widening of 1-215 from Scott Road to Nuevo Road. The project adds another
general purpose lane to the freeway resulting in three continuous lanes from the 1-15 interchange to the SR-60 interchange.
Construction started in early 2013 and was completed in October 2015. The project was funded by STIP and CMIA. The
combination of this freeway widening, along with the late 2015 opening of the Perris Valley Line Metrolink extension will result in
better mobility along this north/south corridor.
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In February 2012 the Commission amended the Delivery Plan to include a truck climbing lanes safety project on SR-60 in the
Badlands area in place of a similar nearby project on 1-10. In partnership with Caltrans, the Commission is the project sponsor
and Caltrans is the lead agency for preliminary engineering using federal funds. With a total project cost estimated at $122
million, construction of the project is expected to be completed by 2018.
Commuter Rail: New rail service is set to being in late 2015 on the Perris Valley Line. The new service adds 24 miles of
commuter rail service in Riverside County with stops in Riverside/Hunter Park (UCR), Moreno Valley/March Field, Downtown
Perris and South Perris. The new line is expected to serve more than 4,200 riders per day.
Since 1993 the Commission has held title to and managed the 38-mile San Jacinto Branch Line and several adjacent properties
in anticipation of offering Metrolink commuter rail service to a wider area of the County, initially including Moreno Valley and
Perris and ultimately to Hemet/San Jacinto. The completion of the Perris Valley Line project will complete yet another promise
made to voters in Measure A and will provide Riverside County with a foundation for better transit service involving a
combination of commuter rail, local buses and active transportation improvements. The overall cost of the project is $248
million and uses a combination of federal Small Starts Grant funding, Measure A and STIP dollars.
Toll Program Moves Forward
91 Project — An Immense Investment Taking Shape: The SR-91 Corridor Improvement Project (91 Project) through Corona
has been in construction since early 2014. Prior to the beginning of construction, the Commission obtained all necessary
environmental approvals; executed a number of agreements with Caltrans, the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA), and a toll operator; approved and entered into a $632 million design -build contract; and successfully financed the $1.4
billion project. The highlight of the financing plan included the approval of a $421 million TIFIA loan through the U.S.
Department of Transportation. The 91 Project's plan of finance was developed by a financial team for the issuance of $176.7
million in toll revenue bonds and $462.2 million in sales tax revenue bonds.
Construction on the project is expected to be completed in 2017, and more than half of the overall construction project has been
completed. All of the necessary right of way parcels have been acquired for construction, and work continues on a wide variety
of bridges, connectors and other improvements.
The 91 Project includes two tolled express lanes in each direction in the median of SR-91. The extension of these lanes will
provide a seamless connection to the OCTA 91 Express Lanes; expand the choices for Riverside County drivers; improve
congestion on the general purpose lanes; and ensure a speedy, uncongested trip for drivers willing to pay a toll. The 91 Project
also includes numerous non -toll lane improvements including an additional general purpose lane in each direction on SR-91 and
substantive interchange improvements.
1-15 — The Next Project: The 1-15 Corridor Improvement Project (1-15 Express Lanes) is planned to include two tolled express
lanes in each direction in the median of 1-15. The first phase of these lanes will extend from the south near Cajalco Road to the
north at SR-60. The express lanes will have the same benefits mentioned previously for the 91 Project. The 1-15 Express Lanes
environmental studies and preliminary engineering work continue to progress and are scheduled for completion in Spring 2016,
with construction expected to commence in 2018 after the completion of the 91 Project in 2017.
TUMF Plays an Important Role
In the Coachella Valley, a TUMF program was established shortly after the passage of the 1989 Measure A. The program
requires developers to pay a fee on new development to fund arterial improvements. Cities are required to participate in the
program or forfeit Measure A local dollars to CVAG, which oversees the arterial program and has been successful in funding a
number of important arterial and freeway interchange projects.
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With the passage of the 2009 Measure A, a TUMF program with participation requirements similar to that in the Coachella
Valley is in place in Western County and administered by the Western Riverside Council of Governments. TUMF funds received
by the Commission are split evenly between new corridors, including the Mid County Parkway, and regional arterials, including
local projects and the SR-79 realignment project. To date, nine projects have been completed, seven projects are under
construction, and three projects are in preliminary engineering.
Regional Projects Receive Significant Funding
In 2014, the Commission awarded more than $152 million to local jurisdictions for a wide variety of street improvements,
expanded freeway interchanges, and active transportation improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians. A number of funding
sources were combined to fund as many projects as possible, and the effort utilizes Measure A and two federal funding sources.
A total of 33 projects will receive funding during the next two years and 18 local jurisdictions including local cities, the County,
and the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) will move forward with the various projects. Among the higher profile projects are the
widening of Clinton Keith Avenue in Murrieta, the construction of a truck climbing lane in the Banning Pass on SR-60, widening
Magnolia Street in the city of Riverside, widening Highway 111 in Indio, and constructing a new freeway interchange at I-
215/Newport Road in Menifee. Additionally a number of active transportation projects received funding including the Santa Ana
River Trail, the CV link project in the Coachella Valley, and a Bike Share Program in the city of Riverside.
Rail Development, Operations and Support
As one of five funding partners in the Southem California Regional Rail Authority, which operates the Metrolink commuter rail
service, the Commission is engaged in a continual exercise of consensus building with its partners to provide effective regional
service. Now consisting of seven lines serving six counties, the system carves an average of 42,700 passengers each weekday.
The Commission owns and operates five stations served by the three Metrolink lines operating through the County and will add
four more once the Perris Valley Line begins carrying passengers in late 2015:
➢ Riverside Line: Originates in the Downtown Riverside station and stops at the Pedley station before proceeding
through Ontario, Pomona, Industry, and Montebello to Los Angeles Union Station. Ridership approximates 5,000 daily
riders.
➢ Inland Empire Orange County (IEOC) Line: Begins in nearby San Bernardino with stops at the Downtown Riverside,
La Sierra, North Main Corona, and West Corona stations before entering Orange County with stops in Anaheim
Canyon, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and
Oceanside. When initiated, this service was described as the first suburb -to -suburb commuter rail service in the nation.
Ridership on the IEOC line remained steady in the past year with an average daily ridership of 4,700. This line also
provides weekend service.
➢ 91 Line: Provides service from Riverside to Los Angeles with stops in La Sierra, North Main Corona, West Corona,
Fullerton, Buena Park, Norwalk and Commerce before terminating at Union Station. Daily patronage on the line
averages 2,500. The Perris Valley Line project will extend this line to Perris in 2015 with stops at Riverside Hunter Park
(UCR), Moreno Valley/March Field, Downtown Perris and South Perris.
The Commission also owns the Perris Transit Center, a multimodal facility currently serving RTA bus operations and providing
park and ride spaces. This facility is being expanded in Downtown Perris to become one of the new Perris Valley Line commuter
rail stations while continuing to serve as an important regional bus terminal.
Commuter Services
Acting in its capacity as the regional transportation planning agency (RTPA) and the SAFE for Riverside County, the
Commission provides a variety of commuter services to increase mobility, safety, and air quality throughout the region. As the
RTPA, the Commission applies Measure A funds to administer the Commuter Assistance Program (CAP) to ease congestion,
maximize the efficiency of its transportation investments and reduce emissions from single occupant vehicle trips with the
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following programs and services:
Commuter/Employer Rideshare Services: IE Commuter, the flagship of the CAP, helps commuters discover their best
commute. In just a few clicks, www.iecommuter.orq users can access all of their time and money saving transportation options
(carpool partners, bus, and rail) and incentives available to them. Additionally, through IE Commuter, the Commission partners
heavily with local employers to implement and maintain rideshare activities at work sites throughout Riverside and San
Bemardino counties. IE Commuter continues to leverage technology to cost effectively increase awareness, consideration, and
use of alternative modes to improve mobility and air quality throughout the region.
Rideshare Incentives: The most prominent commuter incentive continues to be the Rideshare Incentives, a short-term
incentive that offers $2 per day for each day new ridesharers use an altemate mode of transportation in a three-month period.
Long-term ridesharers are recognized and rewarded for their continuing commitment to use alternate modes of transportation to
and from work with access to discounts at over 135,000 local and national merchants through Rideshare Plus.
Park and Rides: Working in partnership with Caltrans, the Commission leases excess parking from business and civic
institutional partners to facilitate ridesharing and expand the systems park and ride capacity. There are approximately 2,700
park and ride spaces available in Riverside County.
As the SAFE, the Commission also administers the Motorist Assistance Program to provide the following services designed to
promote mobility and safety for motorist traveling through Riverside County:
Freeway Service Patrol: The FSP program is a special team of 21 tow trucks roving along portions of SR-60, SR-91, 1-15, and
1-215 within the County during peak, weekday commuter hours to assist drivers when their vehicles break down or experience
other mechanical problems. The purpose of the FSP is to clear debris and remove disabled vehicles from the freeway as quickly
as possible to help keep freeway traffic moving during rush hour periods. Another effort augments existing FSP service with
additional tow trucks in construction areas as another means of construction -related congestion mitigation. The FSP is funded
by the Riverside County SAFE and the State. During FY 2014/15, the FSP provided 42,471 assists.
Call Boxes: In cooperation with the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans, the Commission assists motorists who experience
accidents, mechanical breakdowns, or other unforeseen problems by providing access to cellular call boxes with enhanced
reception along the County's major highways. The Commission's system includes approximately 550 call boxes serving more
than 346 centerline miles of highways and is funded by an annual $1 surcharge added to vehicle registrations. Moving forward,
the right -sizing of this program will be a focus given the proliferation of cell phone usage. Call box operators answered
approximately 3,900 calls during FY 2014/15.
Traveler Information: To further promote mobility, the Commission in partnership with the San Bernardino Associated
Governments (SANBAG), provides motorists with access to real-time freeway travel information and incident information on
Southem California highways through its 1E511 Traveler Information system. 1E511 is designed to promote mobility by fostering
more informed travel decisions to avoid congestion and is available via the telephone by dialing 511 from any landline or cell
phone within Riverside or San Bemardino County, online at www.ie511.orq, or the 1E511 mobile app. To date, the 1E511 mobile
app has been downloaded by over 32,000 users. 1E511 is funded with Riverside County SAFE funds in addition to SANBAG
reimbursements. In FY 2014/15, IE511 serviced approximately 450,000 web visits and 264,000 phone calls.
Specialized Transit
The Commission has maintained a long-term commitment to assist in the mobility of those with specialized transit needs.
Through its Specialized Transit Program, the Commission has provided millions of dollars to public and nonprofit transit
operators to assist in the provision of special transit services to improve the mobility of seniors, persons with disabilities and
persons with low incomes. Along with support of traditional dial -a -ride services, the Commission supports innovative programs
providing transit assistance in hard -to -serve rural areas or for riders having very special transit needs.
Following the Commission's approval and adoption of the Public Transit —Human Services Coordinated Plan for Riverside
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County in 2008, the Commission identified additional qualified populations as well as underserved areas of Riverside County in
need of transit services. The 2015 Universal Call for Projects for Specialized Transit (Universal Call) provided funding awards in
Western County to 17 public and nonprofit agencies using Measure A funding over a three-year period. The 2015 Universal Call
included $8 million in Measure A funds committed locally by the Commission for FY 2015/16 through FY 2017/18. During FY
2014/15, public and nonprofit operators provided approximately 522,000 Measure A and/or federally funded one-way trips in
both Westem County and Coachella Valley.
Planning for the Future — Environmental Document Approved for Mid County Parkway
In terms of future progress, the Commission gave its unanimous support to the Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP) and
its transportation component, the Community and Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP). The RCIP was
a model for streamlining the environmental process while providing for the long-term development and economic growth of the
County. The County and the Commission worked together in a first -of -its kind endeavor to provide for new transportation
options and land use planning to support the economic growth of the County while providing for preservation of open space and
protection for endangered species. CETAP addresses the impact of future population and economic growth on the existing
transportation system by identifying and establishing new transportation corridors and arterial system improvements. The entire
CETAP program was recognized under President Bush's Executive Order for Environmental Streamlining and Stewardship. The
Commission's CETAP effort focuses on four new transportation corridors: two located within the County and two that would link
Riverside County with the neighboring counties of Orange and San Bemardino. Each of the corridors is progressing on differing
schedules with the aforementioned improvements on the 1-215 among the first to be completed.
In April 2015, the Commission approved the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for
the Mid County Parkway (MCP). The MCP will add a new 16-mile east -west corridor between San Jacinto and Perris, providing
another altemative to many well -traveled arterials. The Commission's approval and adoption of the EIR has been legally
challenged and settlement talks are underway.
Another large planning effort affecting the Hemet and San Jacinto communities is the realignment of SR-79. This 2009 Measure
A project is undergoing early project development, which was partially funded through the TUMF program and federal earmarks.
An environmental document is being prepared in cooperation with local, state, and federal agencies to allow the realignment of
SR-79 between Domenigoni Parkway, south of SR-74, and Gilman Springs Road, north of San Jacinto. In response to a
number of comments, the Commission issued a re -circulated Draft EIR/EIS which included a public hearing in September 2015.
This will be incorporated into a Final EIR/EIS. The project would realign the highway to provide a more direct route within the
San Jacinto Valley.
Awards and Acknowledgements
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Commission for its CAFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. This was the
22nd straight year the Commission has achieved this prestigious award. In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a
government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized CAFR. This report must satisfy both GAAP and applicable
legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current CAFR continues to meet the
Certificate of Achievement Program's requirements, and we are submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for another
certificate.
The CAFR each year is a collaborative effort by Commission staff and its independent auditors. The undersigned are grateful to
all staff for their willingness to expend the effort necessary to ensure the financial information contained herein is informative
and completed within established deadlines. Special thanks must be extended to the Finance staff, program management and
staff, and Commission's auditors for the time, effort, and commitment so vital for the final completion of the CAFR.
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In closing, without the leadership and the support of the Board, preparation of this report would not have been possible. Its
prudent management must be credited for the strength of the Commission's fiscal condition, and its vision ensures that the
Riverside County Transportation Commission will be on the move planning for and building a better future for Riverside County
residents and commuters.
Very truly yours,
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ANNE MAYER
Executive Director
THERESIA TREVINO
Chief Financial Officer
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Office & eoard Services Manager
Administrative Assistant (3)
Chief Financial Officer
Procurement Manager
Procurement
Analyst
Finance Manager'
Controller
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Supervisor
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Fiscal Year 2014/15
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Community
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Kevin Jeffries
John F. Tavaglione
Chuck Washington
John J. Benoit
Marion Ashley
Deborah Franklin
Brenda Knight
Joseph DeConinck
Ella Zanowic
Dawn Haggerty
Greg Pettis
Steven Hernandez
Karen Spiegel
Scott Matas
Adam Rush
Linda Krupa
Dana Reed
Troy Strange
Frank Johnston
Robert Radi
Bob Magee
Scott Mann
Jesse Molina
Rick Gibbs
Berwin Hanna
Jan Harnik
Ginny Foat
Daryl Busch
Ted Weill
Steve Adams
Andrew Kotyuk
Michael Naggar
Ben Benoit
John Bulinski
Riverside County Transportation Commission
List of Principal Officials
As of June 30, 2015
Board of Commissioners
Title
Member
2nd Vice Chair (Commission)
Member
Member
Member
Vice Chair (Western Riverside County Programs and
Projects Committee)
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Vice Chair (Commission) and Vice Chair (Eastern Riverside
County Programs and Projects Committee)
Member
Member
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Chair (Budget and Implementation Committee)
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Member
Member
Vice Chair (Budget and Implementation Committee)
Member
Chair (Commission)
Member
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Committee)
Interim Governor's Appointee
Management Staff
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
John Standiford, Deputy Executive Director
Michael Blomquist, Toll Programs Director
Marlin Feenstra, Project Delivery Director
Shirley Medina, Planning and Programming Director
Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
Robert Yates, Multimodal Services Director
Agency
County of Riverside, District 1
County of Riverside, District 2
County of Riverside, District 3
County of Riverside, District 4
County of Riverside, District 5
City of Banning
City of Beaumont
City of Blythe
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Cathedral City
City of Coachella
City of Corona
City of Desert Hot Springs
City of Eastvale
City of Hemet
City of Indian Wells
City of Indio
City of Jurupa Valley
City of La Quinta
City of Lake Elsinore
City of Menifee
City of Moreno Valley
City of Murrieta
City of Norco
City of Palm Desert
City of Palm Springs
City of Perris
City of Rancho Mirage
City of Riverside
City of San Jacinto
City of Temecula
City of Wildomar
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Independent Auditor’s Report
Board of Commissioners
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside, CA
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, each major fund,
and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (the
Commission) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2015, and the related notes to the financial statements,
which collectively comprise the Commission’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the
design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted
our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment
of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Commission’s preparation and
fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Commission’s
internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
audit opinions.
Opinions
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
respective financial position of the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining
fund information of the Commission, as of June 30, 2015, and the respective changes in financial position
thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
Emphasis of Matter
As discussed in Note 7 to the basic financial statements, the Commission implemented Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions
– an Amendment of GASB Statement No. 27, and GASB Statement No. 71, Pension Transition for
Contributions Made Subsequent to the Measurement Date – an Amendment of GASB Statement No. 68,
effective July 1, 2014. The implementation of these Statements resulted in a restatement of net position of
the governmental activities opinion unit as of July 1, 2014, in the amount of $5,475,607. Our opinion is not
modified with respect to this matter.
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s
discussion and analysis, budgetary comparisons and information related to the pension and other
postemployment benefit plans, as listed in the table of contents, be presented to supplement the basic
financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by
GASB, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial
statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited
procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods
of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses
to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the
basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information
because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide
any assurance.
Other Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively
comprise the Commission’s basic financial statements. The combining and individual nonmajor fund
financial statements, budgetary comparison schedules, and schedules of expenditures, as listed in the table
of contents as supplementary information, and the other information, such as the introductory and statistical
sections, are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial
statements.
The combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements, budgetary comparison schedules and
schedules of expenditures are the responsibility of management and were derived from and relate directly
to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such
information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial
statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly
to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the
basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the combining and individual
nonmajor fund financial statements, budgetary comparison schedules and schedules of expenditures are
fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
The introductory and statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the
audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any
assurance on them.
Newport Beach, California
October 30, 2015
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Year Ended June 30, 2015
As management of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (Commission), we offer readers of the Commission's
financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the Commission's financial activities for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2015. We encourage readers to consider the information on financial performance presented here in conjunction with the
transmittal letter on pages i-ix and the Commission's financial statements which begin on page 16.
Financial Highlights
• Total net position of the Commission was $463,544,547 and consisted of net investment in capital assets of
$509,106,481; restricted net position of $578,207,942; and unrestricted net position (deficit) of ($623,769,876).
• The unrestricted net position (deficit) results primarily from the recording of the debt issued for Measure A highway,
local street and road, and regional arterial projects. As title to substantially most of those assets vests with the State of
California (State) Department of Transportation (Caltrans) or local jurisdictions, there is no asset corresponding to the
liability. Accordingly, the Commission does not have sufficient current resources on hand to cover current and long-
term liabilities; however, future Measure A sales taxes are pledged to cover Measure A debt service payments when
made.
• Net position decreased by $84,834,219 during fiscal 2015. General revenues consisting primarily of sales taxes are the
major funding source for the govemmental activities. The decrease in net position was lower than the prior year
primarily as a result of an estimate for the portion of the State Route 91 (SR-91) corridor improvement project (91
Project) costs that are not capitalizable and not related to the tolled express lanes.
• Total capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, were $709,582,493 at June 30, 2015, representing an increase
of $182,111,142, or 35%, from June 30, 2014. The increase in capital assets was primarily related to the land
acquisition and construction in progress costs related to the Perris Valley Line extension project and 91 Project.
• The Commission's governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $803,802,444, a decrease of
$227,673,977 compared to fiscal 2014 primarily due to the use of debt proceeds related to the 91 Project.
Approximately 75% of the governmental fund balances represent amounts available for the Measure A program,
including debt service and funding from the issuance of debt, and the TUMF program.
Overview of the Financial Statements
This discussion and analysis are intended to serve as an introduction to the Commission's basic financial statements, which are
comprised of three components consisting of govemment-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, and notes to the
financial statements. This report also contains required supplementary information and other supplementary information in
addition to the basic financial statements.
Government -wide Financial Statements
The govemment-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the Commission's
finances, in a manner similar to a private -sector business.
The statement of net position presents information on all of the Commission's assets, liabilities, and deferred outflows/inflows of
resources with the difference reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful
indicator of whether the financial position of the Commission is improving or deteriorating.
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The statement of activities presents information showing how the Commission's net position changed during the fiscal year. All
changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing
of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are reported for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal
periods.
The govemment-wide financial statements report the functions of the Commission that are principally supported by sales taxes
and intergovemmental revenues, or govemmental activities. The governmental activities of the Commission include general
government, the Measure A program, Community and Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP), commuter
assistance, regional arterials, commuter rail, transit and specialized transportation services, planning and programming, bicycle
and pedestrian facilities projects, and motorist assistance services. Measure A program services are divided within the three
regions of Riverside County (County), namely Westem County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde Valley.
The govemment-wide financial statements include only the Commission and its blended component unit. The govemment-wide
financial statements can be found on pages 16-17 of this report.
Fund Financial Statements
A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific
activities or objectives. Fund accounting is used to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance -related legal requirements.
All of the Commission's funds are govemmental funds.
Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as govemmental activities in the
govemment-wide financial statements; however, govemmental fund financial statements focus on near -term inflows and
outflows of spendable resources and on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such
information may be useful in evaluating a govemment's near -term financing requirements.
Since the focus of govemmental funds is narrower than that of the government -wide financial statements, it is useful to compare
the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for govemmental activities in the
government -wide financial statements. As a result, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the govemment's
near -term financing decisions. Both the govemmental fund balance sheet and related statement of revenues, expenditures and
changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between govemmental funds and govemmental
activities.
The Commission maintains 14 individual governmental funds. Information is presented separately in the governmental fund
balance sheet and in the related statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances for the Commission's major
governmental funds comprised of the General fund; Measure A Westem County, Measure A Coachella Valley, Transportation
Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF), and Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Special Revenue funds; Commercial Paper and Bonds
Capital Projects funds; and Debt Service fund. Data from the other six govemmental funds are combined into a single,
aggregated presentation. Individual fund data for each of these nonmajor governmental funds is provided in the form of
combining statements in the other supplementary information section.
The Commission adopts an annual appropriated budget for the General fund, all Special Revenue funds, all Capital Projects
funds, and the Debt Service fund. Budgetary comparison schedules have been provided for the General fund and major Special
Revenue funds as required supplementary information and for the nonmajor Special Revenue funds and the Capital Projects
and Debt Service funds as other supplementary information to demonstrate compliance with these budgets.
The govemmental fund financial statements, including the reconciliation between the fund financial statements and the
government -wide financial statements, can be found on pages 18-21 of this report.
Notes to the Financial Statements
The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the govemment-wide
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and fund financial statements. The notes to the financial statements can be found on pages 22-53 of this report.
Other information
Other information is in addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes to the financial statements. This
report also presents certain required supplementary information conceming the Commission's budgetary results for the General
fund and major Special Revenue funds as well as the schedules of funding progress for postretirement health care benefits,
proportionate share of net pension liability, and contributions. Required supplementary information can be found on pages 54-60
of this report.
Other supplementary information is presented immediately following the required supplementary information. Other
supplementary information includes the combining statements referred to earlier relating to nonmajor govemmental funds;
budgetary results for the nonmajor Special Revenue funds, all Capital Projects funds, and the Debt Service fund; and schedules
of expenditures for local streets and roads and expenditures for transit and specialized transportation. This other supplementary
information can be found on pages 61-70 of this report.
Government -wide Financial Analysis
As noted previously, net position may serve over time as a useful indicator of a govemment's financial position. At June 30,
2015, the Commission's assets exceeded liabilities by $463,544,547, a $84,834,219 decrease from June 30, 2014. Our analysis
below focuses on the net position and changes in net position of the Commission's govemmental activities.
Net Position
Approximately 110%, compared to 69% in 2014, of the Commission's net position reflects its net investment in capital assets
(i.e., construction in progress; land and improvements; construction and rail operating easements; rail stations; building and
equipment held for resale; office improvements; and office fumiture, equipment, and vehicles), less any related outstanding debt
used to acquire those assets, primarily related to land and tolled express lane projects in progress. The Commission uses these
capital assets to provide transportation services to the residents and business community of the County. Although the
Commission's investments in capital assets is reported net of related debt, the resources used to repay this debt must be
provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities.
The most significant portion of the Commission's net position represents resources subject to extemal restrictions on how they
may be used. Restricted net position from govemmental activities represented approximately 125% and 116% of the total net
position at June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Restricted net position from govemmental activities decreased by
$64,177,302, as a result of increased expenses for the Perris Valley Line project, 91 Project, local streets and roads allocations,
and transit and specialized transportation allocations.
Unrestricted net position represents the portion of net position that can be used to finance day-to-day operations without
constraints established by debt covenants, enabling legislation, or other legal requirements. Unrestricted net position from
governmental activities changed from a $470,327,554 deficit at June 30, 2014 to a $623,769,876 deficit at June 30, 2015. This
deficit results primarily from the impact of recording of the Commission's long-term debt, consisting of bonds issued for Measure
A highway, local street and road, and regional arterial projects. While a significant portion of the debt has been incurred to build
these projects which are capital assets, upon completion for most projects with the exception of tolled express lanes, these
projects are transferred to Ca!trans or the local jurisdiction. Accordingly, such projects are not assets of the Commission that
offset the long-term debt in the statement of net position.
The following is condensed financial data related to net position at June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014:
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Net Position
June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014
Current and other assets $ 928,343,681 $1,117,825,287
Capital assets not being depreciated 652,690,238 468,090,945
Capital assets being depreciated, net of accumulated depreciation 56,892,255 59,380,406
Total assets 1,637,926,174 1,645,296,638
Deferred outflows of resources 22,440,872 21,837,570
Total assets and deferred outflows of resources 1,660,367,046 1,667,134,208
Long-term obligations 1,038,769,250 999,817,264
Other liabilities 156,546,106 113,462,571
Total liabilities 1,195,315,356 1,113,279,835
Deferred inflows of resources 1,507,143
Total liabilities and deferred inflows of resources 1,196,822,499 1,113,279,835
Net position:
Net investment in capital assets 509,106,481 381,796,683
Restricted 578,207,942 642,385,244
Unrestricted (deficit) (623,769,876) (470,327,554)
Net position at end of year $ 463,544,547 $ 553,854,373
Changes in Net Position
The Commission's total program and general revenues were $394,429,708, while the total cost of all programs was
$479,263,927. Total revenues increased by less than 1%, and the total cost of all programs decreased by 18%. Approximately
27% of the costs of the Commission's programs were paid by those who directly benefited from the programs or by other
govemments that subsidized certain programs with grants and contributions. Sales taxes ultimately financed a significant
portion of the programs' net costs.
Govemmental activities decreased the Commission's net position by $84,834,219, and condensed financial data related to the
change in net position is presented in the table below. Key elements of this decrease are as follows:
• Charges for services increased by $172,810, or 24%, primarily due to the extension of the closing date on the sale of
Commission property resulting in additional escrow deposits;
• Operating grants and contributions decreased by $3,983,218, or 6%, primarily due to a state allocation received in the
previous year related to the Coachella Valley/San Gorgonio Pass rail corridor;
• Capital grants and contributions decreased by $1,611,805, or 2%, primarily due to state reimbursements received in
the previous year related to the 91 Project;
• Measure A sales tax revenues increased by $6,736,882, or 4%, due to the continued economic recovery in the region;
• Transportation Development Act (TDA) sales taxes increased by $2,863,260, or 3%, as a result of an increase in Local
Transportation fund revenues due to the continued economic recovery in the region;
• Unrestricted investment eamings decreased $3,734,262, or 38%, due to lower monthly cash balances compared to the
prior year;
• Other miscellaneous revenues increased $1,087,029, or 195% due to BNSF Railway's contribution for maintenance of
way and dispatching related to a shared -use agreement; and
• Gain on sale of capital assets decreased $14,574, or 100% due to the sale of Commission surplus rail property in the
previous year.
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Year Ended
Changes in Net Position June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014
Revenues
Program revenues:
Charges for services
Operating grants and contributions
Capital grants and contributions
General revenues:
Measure A sales taxes
Transportation Development Act sales taxes
Unrestricted investment earnings
Other miscellaneous revenue
Gain on sale of capital assets, net
Total revenues
Expenses
General govemment
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities
CETAP
Commuter assistance
Commuter rail
Highways
Local streets and roads
Motorist assistance
Planning and programming
Regional arterials
Transit and specialized transportation
Interest expense
Total expenses
Decrease in net position
Net position at beginning of year
Prior period adjustment
Net position at beginning of year, as restated
Net position at end of year
$ 899,281
57,784,238
70,133,121
163,092,776
94,816,814
6,060,400
1,643,078
394,429,708
7,402,725
1,747,090
4,130,374
2,914,990
20,455,178
228,857,938
48,615,708
4,314,601
3,064,115
21,010,980
86,712,958
50,037,270
$ 726,471
61,767,456
71,744,926
156,355,894
91,953,554
9,794,662
556,049
14,574
392,913,586
6,994,832
1,065,476
2,195,074
3,171,842
17,255,402
339,194,681
46,677,580
3,498,420
3,216,441
23,886,840
78,723,898
52,939,762
479,263,927 578,820,248
(84,834,219) (185,906,662)
553,854,373 739,761,035
(5,475,607)
548,378,766 739,761,035
$ 463,544,547 $ 553,854,373
• General govemment expenses increased by $407,893, or 6%, primarily as a result of implementation of new pension
accounting standards;
• Bicycle and pedestrian facilities expenses increased by $681,614, or 64%, due to an increase in claims for approved
projects;
• CETAP expenses increased by $1,935,300, or 88%, due to an increase in consultant efforts related to the Mid County
Parkway project and implementation of new pension accounting standards;
• Commuter assistance expenses decreased by $256,852 or 8%, due to the modifications to ridematching software in
the previous year offset by an increase due to implementation of new pension accounting standards;
• Commuter rail expenses increased by $3,199,776, or 19%, as a result of increased commuter rail station operating and
rehabilitation costs, Perris Valley Line extension project, and implementation of new pension accounting standards;
• Highway expenses decreased by $110,336,743, or 33%, due to the 91 Project and 1-215 corridor improvement project
costs in the previous year, offset by an increase due to implementation of new pension accounting standards;
• Local streets and roads expenses increased by $1,938,128, or 4%, because of an increase in the overall Measure A
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sales tax revenues which affect the local street and road distributions to local jurisdictions;
• Motorist Assistance expenses increased by $816,181, or 23%, due to increased construction freeway service patrol
and implementation of new pension accounting standards;
• Planning and programming expenses decreased by $152,326, or 5%, due to reduced planning and programming
activities;
• Regional arterial expenses decreased by $2,875,860, or 12%, as a result of a decrease in reimbursements to local
jurisdictions for approved regional arterial projects, offset by the implementation of new pension accounting standards;
• Transit and specialized transportation expenses increased by $7,989,060, or 10%, due to an increase in bus transit
operating and capital claims in all three geographic areas and the implementation of new pension accounting
standards; and
• Interest expenses decreased by $2,902,492 or 5%, primarily as a result of interest related to the issuance of debt in the
previous year.
The graphs below present the program and general revenues by source for the Commission's govemmental activities for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014:
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2015:
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As of June 30, 2015, the Commission's governmental funds reported combined ending fund balances of $803,802,444, a
decrease of $227,673,977 compared to 2014. About 3%, or $21,766,017, and less than 1%, or $4,246,940, are nonspendable
and assigned fund balances, respectively. The nonspendable balances relate to prepaid amounts, and the assigned fund
balances are for general government administration activities. The remainder of the fund balance is restricted to indicate the
following extemally enforceable legal restrictions:
• $4,618,559 in TDA funds that have been allocated to jurisdictions within the County for bicycle and pedestrian projects;
• $34,780,520 of TUMF funds for new CETAP corridors in Western County;
• $14,952,649 for commuter assistance activities such as expansion of park -and -ride facilities and other projects and
programs that encourage commuters to use altemative modes of transportation under the Measure A program;
• $49,521,258 in TDA and Measure A funds for commuter rail operations and capital projects including the Perris Valley
Line extension which is expected to be completed in 2015 and $4,054,106 in Proposition 1B funds for Coachella
Valley/San Gorgonio Pass rail corridor;
■ $106,199,703 in 2009 Measure A funds and toll bonds proceeds available to pay sales tax and toll revenue bonds debt
service over the next year;
■ $305,364,386 for highway, economic development, and new corridor projects related to the 1989 Measure A and the
2009 Measure A programs;
• $2,793 local streets and roads programs that are returned to the jurisdictions within the County for maintenance of their
roads and local arterials under the 2009 Measure A program;
• $7,988,086 in state funds for motorist assistance services;
• $4,032,971 of TDA funds for planning and programming activities;
• $67,041,294 for regional arterial projects in Western County related to the TUMF and 2009 Measure A programs;
• $9,002,393 of Measure A funds for transit and specialized transportation in the Western County and $2,165,301 for
specialized transportation in the Coachella Valley; and
• $168,065,468 in TDA funds available to the commuter rail and bus transit operations and capital in the County.
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The following table presents the changes in fund balances for the governmental funds for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2015
and 2014:
General fund
Special Revenue major funds:
Measure A Westem County
Measure A Coachella Valley
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
Local Transportation Fund
Capital Projects major funds:
Commercial Paper
Bonds
Debt Service fund
Nonmajor governmental funds
Key elements for the changes in fund balances are as follows:
Fund Balances
Year Ended June 30
2015 2014
$ 10,182,797 $ 10,590,109
248,871,517 336,826,290
35,713,138 33,433,491
61,486,038 57,318,771
112,103,274 115,877,309
26,830,382 28,409,089
129,292,053 245,180,453
106,199, 703 136, 312, 284
73,123,542 67,528,625 8%
% Change
(4)%
(26)%
7%
7%
(3)%
(6)%
(47)%
(22)%
• The 4% decrease in the General fund resulted from increased transit operating and capital contributions to Southem
Califomia Regional Rail Authority for Metrolink operations;
• The 26% decrease in Measure A Westem County Special Revenue fund was attributed to expenditures for highway
and rail projects in excess of 2009 Measure A revenues and state and federal reimbursements and disbursement of
the 91 Project equity contribution from the 1989 Measure A Western County highway funds;
• The 7% increase in the Measure A Coachella Valley Special Revenue fund was attributed to excess 2009 Measure A
revenues over expenditures for highway and regional arterial projects;
• The 7% increase in the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Special Revenue fund was attributable to increased
TUMF revenues and decreased reimbursements to local jurisdictions for approved projects;
• The 3% decrease in the Local Transportation Fund resulted from the excess of claims of allocations for transit
operations and capital projects and for bicycle and pedestrian facility projects over sales tax revenues;
• The 6% decrease in the Commercial Paper Capital Projects fund was attributed to the use of commercial paper excess
funds for the repayment of debt service;
• The 47% decrease in Bonds Capital Projects fund was attributed to the use of bond proceeds for the 91 Project costs;
• The 22% decrease in the Debt Service fund was due to the annual debt service payments offset by the transfer of
2009 Measure A Westem County bond financing funds for debt service; and
• The 8% increase in nonmajor governmental funds resulted from the excess of sales tax revenues over claims of
allocations for transit capital projects.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
Differences between the original budget and the final amended budget for the General fund resulted in a $697,300 increase in
expenditure appropriations and were related to the following changes:
• $571,400 increase to general government for various operations support services;
• $16,500 increase to the commuter rail program for program management activities;
• $1,500 decrease for various planning and programming activities;
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