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RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
'METING AGENDA
TIIVE/DATE: 9:30 a.m / 1Nednesday, June 13, 2018
LOCATION: BOARD ROOM
County of Riverside Administrative Center
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside
CO'NISSIONERS
Chair — Dana Reed
Vice Chair —Chuck Washington
Second Vice Chair — Ben J. Benoit
Kevin Jeffries, County of Riverside, District 1
John F. Tavaglione, County of Riverside, District 2
Chuck Washington, County of Riverside, District 3
V. Manuel Perez, County of Riverside, District 4
Marion Ashley, County of Riverside, District 5
Deborah Franklin / Art WbIch, City of Banning
Lloyd White / Nancy Carroll, City of Beaumont
Joseph DeConinck / Tim Wade, City of Blythe
Jim Hyatt / Linda Molina, City of Calimesa
Randall Bonner / Vicki Warren, City of Canyon Lake
Greg Pettis / Shelley Kaplan, City of Cathedral City
Steven Hemandez / To Be Appointed, City of Coachella
Karen Spiegel / Randy Fox, City of Corona
Scott Mates / Russell Betts, City of Desert Hot Springs
Adam Rush /Clint Lorimore, City of Eastvale
Linda Krupa / Russ Brown, City of Hemet
Dana Reed / To Be Appointed, City of Indian Wells
Michael Wilson / Glenn IVfller, City of Indio
Brian Berkson / Veme Lauritzen, City of Jurupa Valley
Kathleen Fitzpatrick / Robert Radi, City of La Quinta
Bob Magee / Natasha Johnson, City of Lake Elsinore
To Be Appointed / John Denver, City of Menifee
Victoria Baca / Ulises Cabrera, City of Moreno Valley
Rick Gibbs / Jonathan Ingram City of Murrieta
Berwin Hanna / Ted Hoffman, City of Norco
Jan Hamik / Kathleen Kelly, City of Palm Desert
Lisa Middleton / Jon R Roberts, City of Palm Springs
Michael M. Vargas / Rita Rogers, City of Perris
Ted Weill / Charles Townsend, City of Rancho Mirage
Rusty Bailey / Andy Melendrez, City of Riverside
Andrew Kotyuk / Scott IVfller, City of San Jacinto
Michael S. Naggar / Matt Rahn, City of Temecula
Ben J. Benoit / Timothy Walker, City of Wfldomar
John Bulinski, Governor's Appointee Caltrans District 8
Comments are welcomed by the Cormission. If you wish to provide comments to the Conrrission,
please complete and submit a Speaker Card to the perk of the Board.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board
June 6, 2018
G.C. 84308 Compliance — Potential Conflict of Interest
California Government Code 84308 states 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 a bidder or bidder's agent.
The Commission's procurement division asks potential vendors to disclose any contributions made
to the campaigns of any Commissioner as part of their submitted bid packets. As an additional
precaution, those entities are included below in an effort to give Commissioners opportunity to
review their campaign statements for potential conflicts. Please note the entities listed in this
memo are not encompassing of all potential conflicts and are in addition to any personal conflicts
of interest such as those disclosed on Statement of Economic Interests — Form 700 or prohibited
by Government Code Section 1090. Please contact me should you have any questions.
Agenda Item No. 8E — Recurring Contracts for Fiscal Year 2018/19
Consultant(s): AMMA Transit Planning
Heather Menninger, Principal
393 Two Trees Road
Riverside, CA 92507
Best Best and Krieger, LLP
Steven DeBaun, Partner
3390 University Avenue, 5t" Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
Becthel Infrastructure Corp.
George Nomura, Project Manager
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
BLX Group LLC
Robin L. Schlingen, Managing Director
1910 S. Stupley Drive, Suite 115
Mesa, AZ 85204
Epic Land Solutions, Inc.
Holly Rockwell, President
3850 Vine Street, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
Exigent Systems, Inc.
Dustin E. Hoffman, President
1020 Nevada Street, Suite 201
Redlands, CA 92374
Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates,
Daniel L. Wiles, Principal
19900 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 1100
Irvine, CA 92612
Mathis Group
Dr. Bill Mathis, Owner
11660 Church Street, Suite 714
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
RCTC Potential Conflicts of Interest
June 6, 2018
Page 2
MuniServices, LLC Stantec
Doug Jensen, Senior Vice President Sheldon Mar, Senior Associate
7625 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 108 475 5th Avenue, 12th Floor
Fresno, CA 93711 New York, NY 10017
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Victor Hsu, Partner
555 South Flower Street, 41sY Flr.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Devin Brennan, Partner
405 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Case Systems, Inc.
Chrisann Lawson, Vice President
5 Goddard
Irvine, CA 92618
TSC2 Group
Tom R. Skancke, CEO
2620 Regatta Drive, # 102
Las Vegas, NV 89128
U.S. Bank National Association
Ashraf Almurdaah, Vice President
633 W. 5th Street, 24th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071
UCR Forecast LLC
Sherif Hanna, Deputy Director
5777 W. Century Blvd.,
Suite 895
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Agenda Item No. 8J — Change Order to Amend the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project Design -Build
Contract with Skanska-Ames, a Joint Venture, for the Interstate 15/State Route 91 Express Lanes
Connector Project
Consultant(s): Skanska-Ames Joint Venture
Brandon Liesemeyer, Project Manager
1801 California Avenue
Corona, CA 92881
Agenda Item No. 80 — Amendment to Agreement for Routine and On -Call Railroad Right of Way
Property Maintenance Services
Consultants(s): Joshua Grading &Excavating, Inc.
Thomas R. Craft, Owner
P.O. Box 292329
Phelan, CA 92329
Agenda Item No. 8T — Amendments to Freeway Service Patrol Agreements
Consultant(s):
Pepe's Towing
Manny Acosta, Manager
1303 E. Victoria Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92408
RCTC Potential Conflicts of Interest
June 6, 2018
Page 3
Agenda Item No. 8U — Amendment to TransTrack Systems, Inc. Agreement
Consultant(s): TransTrack Systems Inc.
David Jackson, General Manager
5265 Rockwell Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Agenda Item 8W — Agreement for Closed Circuit Television System Maintenance/Repair and
Installation Services
Consultant(s): American System Integrators
Oliver Noval, President
8 Whatney, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92618
Agenda Item No. 13A — Closed Session — Conference with Real Property negotiator(s)
Item
APN(s)
Buyers
1
342-150-028
Jamie and Gloria Sandoval
2
233-150-028
Thrifty Oil Company
Tara Bve rl
From: Tara Byerly
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2018 4:12 PM
To: Tara Byerly
Cc: Lisa Mobley; STAN DI FO; Anne Mayer
Subject: RCTC: June Commission Agenda - 06.13.2018
Good afternoon Commissioners,
The June Agenda for the Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 2018 @ 9:30 a.m. is available. Please
copy the link:
http://www.rctc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/O6/june-commission-agenda-June-13-2018.original.pdf
Conflict of
Interest Memo.d...
Conflict of
Interest Form.pdf
Also, attached for your review and information is the conflict of interest memo and form. Please let me know if you
have any questions. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Tara Byerly
Deputy Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
951.787.7141 W ( 951.787.7906 F
4080 Lemon St. 3rd FI. ( P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA 92502
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From: Tara Byerly
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2018 4:14 PM
To: Tara Byerly
Cc: Lisa Mobley
Subject: RCTC: June Commission Agenda - 06.13.2018
Good afternoon Commission Alternates,
The June Agenda for the Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 2018 @ 9:30 a.m. is available. Please
copy the link:
http://www.rctc.orawp-content/uploads/2018/06/june-commission-agenda-June-13-2018.original.pdf
Respectfully,
Tara Byerly
Deputy Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
951.787.7141 W ( 951.787.7906 F
4080 Lemon St. 3rd FI. ( P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA 92502
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AGENDA*
*Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda
9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
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. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 — MAY 9, 2018
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
June 13, 2018
Page 2
6. PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page 1
1) Receive input on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018/19;
2) Close the public hearing on the proposed budget for FY 2018/19;
3) Approve the salary schedule effective July 5, 2018, located in Appendix B of the
proposed budget;
4) Authorize the expenditure of 91 Express Lanes toll revenues designated as surplus in
accordance with the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds Indenture to fund a $20 million
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Loan Reserve;
5) Adopt Resolution No. 18-004 "Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Riverside
County Transportation Commission to Increase Employer Contribution Towards
Monthly Health Premiums" to increase the health care premium contribution up to a
maximum of $750 per month to each employee or non -vested retiree beginning
September 1, 2018, as approved by the Executive Committee on April 11, 2018; and
6) Adopt the proposed Budget for FY 2018/19.
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. APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
Page 7
Overview
This item is for the Commission to adopt Resolution 18-009, "Resolution of the Riverside
County Transportation Commission Establishing the Annual Appropriations Limit", for
Fiscal Year 2018/19.
8B. QUARTERLY SALES TAX ANALYSIS
Page 14
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the sales tax analysis for Quarter 4,
2017 (4Q 2017).
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
June 13, 2018
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8C. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Page 23
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Investment Report for
the quarter ended March 31, 2018.
8D. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page 91
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements
for the nine months ended March 31, 2018.
8E. RECURRING CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page 101
1) Approve the recurring contracts in an amount not to exceed $17,988,167 for
Fiscal Year 2018/19, $381,600 for FYs 2019/20 — 2020/21, and $91,600 for
FYs 2021/22 — 2022/23; and
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission.
8F. REVISIONS TO THE PROCUREMENT POLICY MANUAL
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page113
1) Approve the revised Riverside County Transportation Commission Procurement
Policy Manual (PPM) for the procurement and contracting activities undertaken
by the Commission, pursuant to legal counsel review as to conformance to state
and federal law; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 18-008, "Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Regarding the Revised Procurement Policy Manual".
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
June 13, 2018
Page 4
8G. FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION PROPOSED TRIENNIAL OVERALL
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2019-
2021
Page 184
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Adopt 9 percent as the Commission's Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
proposed triennial overall disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) race -neutral
goal for Federal Fiscal Years 2019-21 for the period October 1, 2018 to
September 30, 2021; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 18-007, "Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Adopting Its Triennial Overall Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise Program Goal (49 CFR Part 26) as it Applies to Funding
Received Directly from the Federal Transit Administration".
8H. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file an update on state and federal legislation; and
2) Adopt the following bill positions:
a) AB 1912 (Rodriguez) — Oppose.
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81. AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY FOR THE
RELOCATION OF A BRINE LINE FOR THE STATE ROUTE 91 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Page 208
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Agreement No. 18-31-149-00 with the Santa Ana Watershed Project
Authority (SAWPA) for the relocation of a brine line for the State Route 91
Corridor Improvement Project (91 Project) in the amount of $68,400, plus a
contingency amount of $6,600, for a total amount not to exceed $75,000;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work up
to the total amount not to exceed as required for the relocation.
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8J. CHANGE ORDER TO AMEND THE INTERSTATE 15 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT DESIGN -
BUILD CONTRACT WITH SKANSKA-AMES, A JOINT VENTURE, FOR THE INTERSTATE
15/STATE ROUTE 91 EXPRESS LANES CONNECTOR PROJECT
Page 222
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Change Order No. 6 to Agreement No. 16-31-057-00 for the Interstate
15 Express Lanes Project (1-15 ELP) with Skanska-Ames, a Joint Venture,
(Skanska-Ames) to perform final engineering design work and limited
construction within the limits of the 1-15 ELP to accommodate the Interstate
15/State Route 91 Express Lanes Connector Project
(15/91 ELC) in the amount of $2,891,000, plus a contingency amount of
$289,100, for a total amount not to exceed $3,180,100;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the change order amendment on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work up
to the total amount not to exceed as required for the project.
8K. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 15/91 EXPRESS LANES CONNECTOR PROJECT
DESIGN -BUILD PHASE
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Agreement No. 18-31-145-00 with California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for enhanced oversight and construction inspection
services in support of the Interstate 15/State Route 91 Express Lanes Connector
Project (15/91 ELC) in the amount of $7,870,485 plus a contingency amount of
$787,015, for a total amount not to exceed $8,657,500;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission;
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work up
to the total amount not to exceed as required for the project; and
4) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve future non -funding
amendments to this agreement.
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June 13, 2018
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8L. 2018 STATE ROUTE 91 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Page 293
Overview
This item is for the Commission to approve the 2018 State Route 91 Implementation
Plan.
8M. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-010, "RESOLUTION OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AMENDING AND ADOPTING LOCAL GUIDELINES
FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT"
Page 334
Overview
This item is for the Commission to adopt Resolution No. 18-010, "Resolution of the
Riverside County Transportation Commission Amending and Adopting Local Guidelines
for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act."
8N. INTERSTATE 15 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT — RAILROAD AGREEMENTS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page 338
1) Approve Agreement No. 18-31-152-00 with Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) for a
license agreement for the Interstate 15 Express Lanes project (Project) in the
amount of $22,000, plus a contingency amount of $2,200, for a total amount
not to exceed $24,200;
2) Approve Agreement No. 18-31-153-00 with BNSF Railway (BNSF) for a
construction and maintenance (C&M) agreement, including property
acquisition, for the Project in the amount of $2,846,854, plus a contingency
amount of $238,486, for a total amount not to exceed $3,085,340;
3) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute
the agreements on behalf of the Commission; and
4) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve the use of the
contingency amount as may be required by the Project.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
June 13, 2018
Page 7
80. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR ROUTINE AND ON -CALL RAILROAD RIGHT OF
WAY PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve Agreement No. 17-33-028-02, Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No.
17-33-028-00, with Joshua Grading & Excavating, Inc. (Joshua Grading) to
provide grading, upgrades, and repairs property maintenance services in the
amount of $1 million for a total amount not to exceed $4 million;
2) Authorize the revised statement of work, updated maintenance and repair
requirements, and provision for work on non -railroad property;
3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission;
4) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute task orders awarded
to the contractor under the terms of the agreement; and
5) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency work
pursuant to the agreement terms up to the total amount.
8P. DONATION AGREEMENTS TO TRANSFER MITIGATION PROPERTY TO THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve Donation Agreement No. 18-72-106-00 between the Commission and
the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) granting
land acquired for mitigation purposes on the SR-79 Realignment project; and
2) Approve Donation Agreement No. 18-73-105-00 between the Commission and
RCA granting land acquired for mitigation purposes on the Mid County Parkway
(MCP) project.
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June 13, 2018
Page 8
8Q. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF PERRIS TO GRANT EXCESS
MID COUNTY PARKWAY RIGHT OF WAY TO THE CITY FOR USE IN CITY'S PLACENTIA
AVENUE WIDENING PROJECT BETWEEN INDIAN AVENUE AND PERRIS BOULEVARD
Page 481
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 18-66-083-00 between
the Commission and the city of Perris (City) stipulating the grant of excess right
of way to the City for use on the City's Placentia Avenue widening project
between Indian Avenue and Perris Boulevard;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the MOU;
3) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute
future non -funding related amendments to the MOU; and
4) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute
documents related to the grant of excess right of way parcels acquired for the
Mid County Parkway (MCP) project to the City for use on the Placentia Avenue
widening project, in accordance with the Commission's right of way policies and
procedures.
8R. FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AGREEMENT FOR INLAND EMPIRE RIDESHARE AND 511 SERVICES
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page 489
1) Approve Agreement No. 18-45-142-00 with the San Bernardino County
Transportation Authority (SBCTA) to reimburse the Commission in an amount
not to exceed $1,550,000 for Fiscal Year 2018/19 commuter/employer
rideshare and Inland Empire 511 (IE511) programs administered by the
Commission, on behalf of both agencies, as part of an ongoing bi-county
partnership; and
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission.
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June 13, 2018
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8S. AGREEMENTS WITH THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR
VANPOOL AND FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL PROJECTS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
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1) Approve Agreement No. 18-41-154-00 with the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) for $1.5 million to fund ongoing vanpool
subsidies;
2) Approve Agreement No. 18-45-155-00 with the AQMD for $500,000 to fund
incremental weekend Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) service; and
3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission.
8T. AMENDMENTS TO FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL AGREEMENTS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page 544
1) Approve Agreement No. 14-45-009-08, Amendment No. 6 to Agreement
No. 14-45-009-00, with Steve's Towing (Steve's) to provide Freeway Service
Patrol (FSP) services on Beat Nos. 1 and 2 and State Route 91 Extended Services
on Beat Nos. 1 and 2 through September 3, 2018, for an additional amount of
$214,000, and a total amount not to exceed $3,498,057;
2) Approve Agreement No. 16-45-082-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
No. 16-45-082-00, with Pepe's Towing (Pepe's) to provide FSP services on Beat
No. 4 for an additional amount of $253,000, and a total amount not to exceed
$1, 051, 000;
3) Approve Agreement No. 16-45-044-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement
No. 16-45-044-00, with Pepe's to provide FSP services on Beat No. 8 for an
additional amount of $247,000, and a total amount not to exceed $1,022,000;
and
4) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
June 13, 2018
Page 10
8U. AMENDMENT TO TRANSTRACK SYSTEMS, INC. AGREEMENT
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page 558
1) Approve Agreement No. 08-62-005-08, Amendment No. 8 to Agreement No.
08-62-005-00 with TransTrack Systems, Inc. (TransTrack) to provide vanpool
program financial module and custom programming services for an additional
amount of $54,700, for a total amount not to exceed $611,700; and
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission.
8V. FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 MEASURE A COMMUTER ASSISTANCE BUSPOOL SUBSIDY
FUNDING CONTINUATION REQUESTS
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page 567
1) Set the monthly buspool subsidy at $2,350/month;
2) Authorize payment of the $2,350/month maximum subsidy per buspool for the
period July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019, to the existing Riverside and Riverside II
buspools; and
3) Require subsidy recipients to meet monthly buspool reporting requirements as
supporting documentation to receive payments.
8W. AGREEMENT FOR CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE/REPAIR AND
INSTALLATION SERVICES
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
Page 572
1) Award Agreement No. 18-24-089-00 to American System Integrators for closed
circuit television (CCTV) system maintenance/repair and installation services for
a three-year term, and two, two-year options to extend the agreement, in an
amount of $1,399,060, plus a contingency amount of $69,953, for a total
amount not to exceed $1,469,013;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements, including option years, on behalf of the Commission;
and
3) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve the use of the
contingency amount as may be required for these services.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
June 13, 2018
Page 11
8X. FISCAL YEARS 2018/19 — 2020/21 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANS
Page 597
Overview
This item is for the Commission to approve the Fiscal Years 2018/19 — 2020/21 Short
Range Transit Plans (SRTPs) for the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Corona, and Riverside;
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA); Riverside Transit Agency (RTA); SunLine
Transit Agency (SunLine); and the Commission's Commuter Rail Program.
9. UPDATE ON THE REGIONAL TRUCK STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A
REGIONAL LOGISTICS MITIGATION FEE
Page 602
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive an update and presentation on the Regional
Truck Study and Development and Implementation of a Regional Logistics Mitigation
Fee.
10. 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF METROLINK SERVICE IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Page 605
Overview
This item is for the Commission to receive and file a report on the 25th Anniversary of
Metrolink in Riverside County.
11. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
12. 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.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13A. 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)
Buyers
1
342-150-028
Jamie and Gloria Sandoval
2
233-150-028
Thrifty Oil Company
Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda
June 13, 2018
Page 12
14. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
July 11, 2018, Board Room, First Floor, County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street,
Riverside.
Lisa Moble
From: timlynch@generaloutdoor.com
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 1:40 PM
To: Lisa Mobley
Subject: AB 1405 Gut and Amend
Attachments: AB 1405 (Mullin) - League Oppose.pdf; AB 1405 oppose letter (Beall).doc
Lisa, attached is the league of cities letter of opposition along with a "template" letter for local authorities to use to
make sure this BAD "gut and amend" bill is defeated at the Senate Transportation committee that will probably be heard
by the committee on June 19th, so time is of the essence to get these letters out (Eastvale has already sent one in as
have numerous other cities through out the state).
Thank you s0000 much for your help.
Tim
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May 23, 2018
The Honorable Kevin Mullin
California State Assembly
State Capitol Building, Room 3160
Sacramento, CA 95814
1400 K Street, Suite 400 • Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: 916.658.8200 Fax: 916.658.8240
www.cacities.org
RE: AB 1405 (Mullin). Advanced Digital Network Act.
Notice of OPPOSITION
Dear Assembly Member Mullin:
The League of California Cities must regretfully Oppose your AB 1405, which would allow for
commercial advertising on the state highway right-of-way. Content displayed on digital signs in
the public right-of-way have been rightfully limited to public safety messages and directional
traffic alerts as to not degrade the effectiveness of those signs during emergencies, Amber
Alerts, vehicle accidents, natural disasters, weather warnings and construction -related activity.
Not only would commercial advertising become an added layer of distraction on our highways,
but it could also lead to drivers ignoring critically important safety information from over -
saturation of the signage system. The League firmly believes that only the most critical safety
and traffic information should be displayed to drivers to help alleviate congestion and improve
highway safety. Commercial advertisements displayed on the highway right-of-way have no
public safety or traffic improvement purposes.
Digital and static signage placed on local government property within close enough proximity to
be visible from the state right of way requires both state and local permitting approval. Under
existing law, local governments ensure public input from their residents regarding the design,
size, illumination, and location of these signs to mitigate aesthetic and environmental impacts.
Unfortunately, AB 1405 would cut local communities out of this process.
While some local jurisdictions have adopted bans of outdoor digital signs within their cities, this
bill would alternatively allow Caltrans to place signs along segments of the highway adjacent to
these cities despite such bans, effectively circumventing the will of those communities.
Conversely, some local governments enter into public -private partnerships for digital and static
signage that benefit local communities and businesses. This bill would make it economically
challenging for local businesses to compete with signage on the state highway system,
potentially putting these local partnerships at -risk, resulting in a zero -sum game.
May 10, 2018
The Honorable Jim Beall
Chairman, Senator Richard Roth and Assembly Member Sabrina Cervantes
Senate Transportation and Housing Committee
State Capitol, Room 2209
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Assembly Bill 1405 (Mullin) -OPPOSE
Dear Chairman Beall:
On behalf of , I am writing to respectfully inform you of our strong OPPOSITION to AB 1405.
Since 1933, Caltrans has statutorily prohibited advertising within the state highway right-of-way. This public
policy has played major role in keeping our highways safe, preserving their beauty and creating a level playing
field for the outdoor advertising industry.
Content displayed on changeable message signs in the public right-of-way has been rightfully limited to public
safety messages, directional traffic alerts and Amber Alerts as to not degrade the effectiveness of those signs.
AB 1450 aims to remove this restriction by allowing for the full commercialization of the state highway right-
of-way.
Specifically, AB 1405 eliminates city and county discretionary review for digital outdoor signs installed next to
public highways and adjacent neighborhoods and shuts the public out of the review process as it relates to the
zoning, size, placement and population of these digital signs anywhere in California. AB 1405 would also
preclude a city or county from negotiating agreements that provide in -kind public benefits, such as on -going
revenue to support public safety initiatives and after -school programs in exchange for the use of public
property.
The regulatory structure that governs the outdoor advertising industry is complex and must consider federal,
state and local regulation. We recognize that certain communities have adopted policies to restrict the number
of outdoor signs that can be erected. How does AB 1405 seek to integrate locally adopted billboard regulations
and policies? AB 1450 also fails to address the concerns as they relate to the cities and counties that have
adopted moratoria that prevent the construction of new billboards and displays.
Municipalities that enter into agreements with outdoor advertisers benefit from the competition amongst
billboard companies; who compete with each other to offer the most value. The demonstration project
authorized under AB 1405 would grant the winning concessionaire full access to real estate that has been
historically reserved for public safety messages. We fear these new digital signs proposed along the highway
will saturate the industry depressing future values, threatening existing tax revenue and forcing many full-time
workers out of the business.
AB 1405 would give Caltrans the authorization to initiate a digital sign demonstration project on the state
highway system, which is a clear violation of the federal Highway Beautification Act (HBA). This violation
could trigger a penalty of up to 10% or $490 million of California's share of federal highway trust fund
allocation. The threat of withholding nearly $500 million in federal transportation dollars on the heels of the
historic passage of the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 will run the risk of delaying a number of
priority state transportation projects throughout the state.
It should be noted that the FHWA has never granted a federal HBA waiver, and the current Secretary of
Transportation has a record of rejecting requests and has even took steps to withhold federal transportation
funds from the State of New York for the unauthorized placement of highway signs. Clearly, the potential
penalties for this unauthorized state highway sign program will far exceed the projected revenues promised by
AB 1405.
supports legislative measures that promote a robust and equitable billboard industry in California.
Unfortunately, AB 1405 is not such a measure. The bill promises to place control over government -owned
property in the hands of a few businesses, fails to compensate local communities fairly and threatens half a
billion dollars in federal transportation funds. We must respectfully maintain our strong opposition to AB 1405
as it is currently written. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
(Name and company)
Cc: Members, Senate Transportation and Housing Committee
Assemblymember Kevin Mullin
Ronda Paschal, Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Brian C. Annis, California Department of Transportation
Michael Cohen, Department of Finance
1100 K Street
Suite 101
Sacramento
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The Honorable Kevin Mullin
California State Assembly
State Capitol, Room 3160
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: AB 1405 (Mullin) — Advanced Digital Network Act
As Amended February 26, 2018 — OPPOSE
Dear Assembly Member Mullin,
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The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) regrets to inform you of our opposition to your
AB 1405 which would allow commercial advertising within the state highway right,of--way•
Under existing law, both digital and static outdoor signage on local government property requires a
local permit. If a proposed digital or static outdoor sign on local properly is close enough to the
state highway right-of-way to be visible from the state highway a state permit must also be
obtained. The existing process allows for meaningful input from local communities on proposed
outdoor signage including on factors such as size, illumination, design, and the location of the
signs. It is important for a local government to be able to exercise its inherent land use authority
over proposed outdoor signage so environmental and aesthetic impacts can be appropriate
contemplated, and to the extend desirable by the community, mitigated, Current taw also allows
local governments to place bans on certain outdoor advertising to reflect an individual community's
character and desires for its built environment.
AS 1405 would eliminate local discretionary review of digital outdoor signs and eliminate public
input regarding associated impacts by allowing outdoor digital signs in the state rightof-way. While
some local governments allow widespread adoption of digital and static outdoor signage, others
have chosen to limit the size, design, and location of outdoor advertisements. Moreover, some
counties and cities have exercised their authority and banned outdoor digital advertising.
CSAC supports existing authority that allows counties to regulate the zoning, placement and
population of digital signs in their communities. For these reasons, CSAC must respectfully oppose
AS 1405. If you need additional information about our position, please do not hesitate contact me
at 916.650,8185 or kvalttrititwAppunties.org.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Richard Pan, Chair
2017 - 2018 Regular
Bill No:
Author:
Version:
Urgency:
Consultant:
AB 1912
Rodriguez
5/9/18 As amended
No
Glenn Miles
Hearing Date: 6/11/18
Fiscal: Yes
SUBJECT: Public employees' retirement: joint powers agreements: liability.
SOURCE: Service Employees International Union, California
ASSEMBLY VOTES:
Assembly Floor:
Assembly Appropriations Committee:
Assembly Public Employees,
Retirement, and Social Security
Committee:
49 - 27
12-4
S-0
DIGEST: This bill prohibits member agencies of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA)
from disclaiming the JPA's retirement liability if the JPA contracts with a public
employee retirement system; requires JPA member agencies to mutually agree to
apportion the JPA's retirement liability for existing contracts with a public
employee retirement system; and prohibits the California Public Employees'
Retirement System (CalPERS) from contracting with a JPA on and after January 1,
2019, unless the contract requires that the JPA member agencies accept joint and
several liability for the JPA's Ca1PERS obligations.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
1) Permits a public agency to contract with Ca1PERS for purposes of
administering retirement and other benefits on behalf of the agency's
employees, and prohibits a public agency from contracting with CaIPERS
within three years of the termination of a previous contract with the system.
AB 1912 (Rodriguez) Page 2 of 10
2) Authorizes two or more public agencies, upon authorization by their respective
legislative or other governing bodies, to jointly exercise any power common to
the contracting parties to the contracting parties creating a JPA, and that the
JPA created is a public entity separate from the parties to the agreement that
created the JPA.
3) Provides that if the agency is not one or more of the parties to the agreement but
is a public entity, commission, or board constituted pursuant to the agreement,
the debts, liabilities, and obligations of the agency shall be debts, liabilities, and
obligations of the parties to the agreement, unless the agreement specifies
otherwise. However, a party to the agreement may separately contract for, or
assume responsibility for, specific debts, liabilities, or obligations of the
agency.
4) Provides that if a contracting agency fails for 30 days after a demand by
CaIPERS to pay the full installment of contributions required by its contract
with the system, or fails for three months after the demand, or if CaIPERS
determines that the contracting agency no longer exists, CaIPERS may
terminate the contract by resolution adopted by a majority vote of the board,
effective 60 days after notice of its adoption has been mailed by registered mail
to the governing body of the contracting agency.
5) Permits CaIPERS to negotiate with the governing board of the terminating
agency or the governing body of any agency that may assume any portion of the
liabilities of the terminating agency, and the terms and conditions of the
termination and payment of unfunded liabilities. This also applies to inactive
contracting agencies or an inactive member category, as determined by
Ca1PERS.
6) Requires a terminated agency to be liable to Ca1PERS for any deficit in funding
for earned benefits, interest at the actuarial determined rate from the date of
termination to the date the agency pays the system, and for other certain costs.
In addition, CaIPERS must place a lien on the assets of the terminating
contracting agency, subject to a prior lien for wages, in an amount equal to the
actuarially determined deficit in funding for earned benefits.
7) Requires Ca1PERS, at a terminating agency's request, to enter into an
agreement with the terminating agency's governing body to ensure that the final
compensation used in calculating its employees' benefits is calculated in the
same manner as used for calculating the benefits of nonterminating agencies'
employees, whether or not the terminating agency's employees retire directly
from the terminating agency or continue in employment in other public service,
AB 1912 (Rodriguez) Page 3 of 10
and permits CaIPERS to make adjustments to the employer's contribution rates
to ensure the adequate funding of benefits, as specified.
8) Requires CaIPERS to reduce a terminating agency employees' benefits by an
actuarially determined equivalent as a percentage if the agency fails to pay the
actuarially determined amount owed to the system.
This bill:
1) Makes legislative findings and declarations as specified.
Provisions applicable to contracts with all public retirement systems as specified:
2) Eliminates existing authority for JPA member agencies to disclaim the JPA's
retirement liability if the JPA contracts with a public employee retirement
system.
3) Defines "public retirement system" to mean any pension or retirement system
of a public employer, including, but not limited to, an independent retirement
plan offered by a public employer that the public employer participates in or
offers to its employees for the purpose of providing retirement benefits, or a
system of benefits for public employees that is governed by Section 401(a) of
Title 26 of the United States Code.
4) Requires the member agencies, both current and former, of existing JPAs to
reach mutual agreement to apportion the retirement liability of the JPA if the
JPA contracts with a public retirement system for retirement benefits. If the
member agencies are unable to mutually agree, the board of the public
employee retirement system may apportion the liability based on specified
criteria. However, if the member agencies of the JPA are able to mutually agree
thereafter, that agreement will supersede the public employee retirement
system's apportionment determination.
Provisions applicable to contracts with CaIPERS only:
5) Prohibits Ca1PERS, as of January 1, 2019, from contracting with a JPA unless
the contract requires that the JPA member agencies accept joint and several
liability for the JPA's Ca1PERS obligations. (However, the bill does not
prohibit other public retirement systems from contracting with a JPA unless the
contract provides for joint and several liability. Presumably, those other public
retirement systems with new contracts on or after January 1, 2019, would still
AB 1912 (Rodriguez) Page 4 of 10
be subject to the bills requirement to apportion liability among the member
agencies.)
6) Extends liability to all parties to a terminating JPA for any deficit in funding for
earned retirement benefits, as specified, and provides CaIPERS with a lien on
the assets of all parties to the terminating JPA, subject only to a prior lien for
wages, to satisfy those retirement obligations, as specified, including fees,
interest, and legal costs.
7) Requires Ca1PERS, upon a request of a terminating JPA or any of its member
agencies, to enter into an agreement to ensure that the JPA's employees final
compensation calculation will be calculated in the same manner as those of
employees whose agencies are not terminating and to make necessary
adjustments to the employer contribution rate prior to the termination date to
ensure that benefits are adequately funded or agree to any other actuarially
sound payment technique.
a) Requires a JPA terminating agency to notify Ca1PERS 1 to 3 years prior to
its termination date of its intent to enter into this agreement to maintain its
employees' benefits, as specified.
b) Allows Ca1PERS not to enter into the agreement if it determines that it is not
in the best interest of the retirement system.
c) Provides that if the JPA or its member agencies do not enter into an
agreement to maintain employee benefits, as specified, the JPA or member
agencies shall assume the retirement obligations on their retirement systems.
(It is unclear what the author intends by this wording but Committee staff
believe the intent is that where certain member agencies have an alternative
public retirement system to Ca1PERS such as an independent public system
or a system established under the 1937 Act, the member agencies must
accept a transfer of JPA liabilities from Ca1PERS to the alternative public
retirement system).
8) Eliminates existing law that gives CaIPERS' discretion to not impose a
reduction or to impose a lesser reduction on a plan that has been terminated if
CaIPERS has made all reasonable efforts to collect the amount necessary to
fully fund the plan's liabilities and Ca1PERS fords that not reducing the
benefits, or imposing a lesser reduction, will not impact the actuarial soundness
of the terminated agency pool.
AB 1912 (Rodriguez) Page 5 of 10
9) Requires Ca1PERS to consider and exhaust all options and necessary actions
prior to reducing a retirement benefit of a terminated plan whose assets are not
sufficient to cover the plan liabilities, including evaluating whether to bring a
civil action to recover monies to mitigate a reduction of a retirement benefit.
Background
According to the author,
As a public agency, a JPA may contract with Ca1PERS to administer the
retirement benefits of the JPA's employees. While JPA's are public agencies,
their sources of revenue are limited as well as their ability to increase revenue.
Last year, Ca1PERS reduced the retirement benefits of almost 200 employees
ofthe East San Gabriel Valley Human Service Consortium — a JPA —after its
sole source of revenue was terminated. The JPA terminated all if its
employees, was unable to pay its retirement obligations to Ca1PERS, and
became insolvent.
In response to a CaIPERS demand for payment of the JPA's retirement
obligations from the member agencies that established the JPA —the Cities of
Azusa, Covina, Glendora and West Covina —the member agencies cited
existing JPA law, contract, and case law to supporttheir position that they
were not responsible for the JPA's retirement obligations.
Since payment for the JPA's retirement obligations could not be obtained from
the JPA nor its member agencies, and without financial, statutory or legal
recourse, the retirement benefits ofthe JPAs retirees were reduced by
approximately 63 percent.
There are other JPA's that currently contract with Ca1PERS whose employees
and retirees could see a similar occurrence if the JPA becomes financially
distressed or insolvent, absent surety ofthe financial health ofthe JPA by its
member agencies related to retirement obligations.
Related/Prior Legislation
None known.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: Yes Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
AB 1912 (Rodriguez) Page 6 of 10
SUPPORT:
Service Employees International Union, California (source)
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
Association of California State Supervisors
California Association of Professional Scientists
California Association of Highway Patrolmen
California School Employees Association, AFL-CIO
California State Retirees
Laborers' International Union of North American, Local 792
Orange County Professional Firefighters Association, Local 3631
Peace Officers Research Association of California
Professional Engineers in California Government
Retired Public Employees Association
OPPOSITION:
Alameda County Transportation Commission
Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency
California Association of Joint Powers Authorities
California Association of Recreational Park Districts
California Authority of Racing Fairs
California Fire Chiefs Association
California Contract Cities Association
California Special Districts Association
California State Association of Counties
City of Alhambra
City of American Canyon
City of Anderson
City of Angels Camp
City of Arroyo Grande
City of Artesia
City of Azusa
City of Belmont
City of Burbank
City of Burlingame
City of Camarillo
City of Chino Hills
City of Cloverdale
City of Concord
City of Corte Madera
City of Covina
AB 1912 (Rodriguez) Page 7 of 10
City of Eastvale
City of Eureka
City of Fortuna
City of Foster City
City of Fountain Valley
City of Glendora
City of Goleta
City of Grand Terrace
City of Gustine
City of Hayward
City of Hesperia
City of Highland
City of Huntington Beach
City of Indian Wells
City of La Canada Flintridge
City of La Mirada
City of Laguna Hills
City of Lakeport
City of Lakewood
City of Los Alamitos
City of Manteca
City of Martinez
City of Mill Valley
City of Moorpark
City o f Murrieta
City ofNorwalk
City of Oakdale
City of Ojai
City of Orinda
City of Pacific Grove
City of Palmdale
City of Palos Verdes Estates
City of Pasadena
City of Pittsburg
City of Portola Valley
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City ofRancho Palos Verdes
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
City of Rocklin
City of Ross
City of San Carlos
City of San Luis Obispo
AB 1912 (Rodriguez) Page 8 of 10
City of San Marcos
City of San Mateo
County of Riverside
City of Sausalito
City of Soledad
City of Sunnyvale
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Tulelake
City of Tustin
City of Vernon
City of Villa Park
City of Walnut Creek
City of West Covina
City of Whittier
City of Yucca Valley
County of Santa. Clara
Fire Districts Association of California
King City
LA Regional Interoperable Communications System Authority
League of California Cities
Lodi Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles County
Marina County Council of Mayors and Councilmembers
Northern California Power Agency
Orange County Cities
Redwood City
Riverside County
Riverside County Division League of Cities
Sand City
Silicon Valley Clean Water JPA
Stopwaste
Urban Counties of California
Ventura County Transportation Commission
Western Fairs Association
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the sponsor,
As a public agency, a JPA may contract with CaIPERS to administer the
retirement benefits of the JPA's employees. Last year, CaIPERS reduced the
retirement benefits of nearly 200 employees of the East San Gabriel Valley
Human Service Consortium, a JPA, after its sole source of revenue was
AB 1912 (Rodriguez) Page 9 of 10
terminated. The JPA terminated all of its employees, was unable to pay its
retirement obligations to CaIPERS, and became insolvent...
AB 1912 would address this by requiring a JPA's member agencies to be
jointly and severally liable for the retirement obligations of the JPA if it
contracts with Ca1PERS for administrative retirement benefits ...
Workers and retirees should not have to worry about their retirement
benefits being drastically reduced.
According to AFCSME, "AB 1912 seeks to provide retirement security to JPA
employees and retirees" as the bill "amends current JPA law by prohibiting
member agencies from disclaiming liability for the JPA's retirement liability."
According to the Retired Public Employees Association, the California Association
of Professional Scientists, the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, and
the Peace Officers Research Association of California,
This bill is also consistent with the State Auditor's recommendation in its
findings in their report... (regarding South Orange County Wastewater
Authority) which recommended, among other things that "the Legislature
should require new JPA agreements to hold the members responsible for the
JPA's unfunded retirement obligations."
ARGUMENTS IN OPPOSITION: According to a coalition of public
employers and public employer associations, including the League of California
Cities, the California Special Districts Association, the California State Association
of Counties among others,
(Regarding costs), AB 1912 places substantial burdens and costly
unworkable requirements on local agencies as well as the State of California
by applying retroactive, apportioned liability as well as prospective joint and
several liability for all retirement related obligations to any current or former
member of a JPA throughout its existence...
(Regarding constitutional concerns related to local agency debt limits), by
applying retroactive apportioned liability to existing contracts, we have
strong concerns that local agencies will incur significant reportable debts or
obligations that may exceed our annual revenue without receiving voter
approval —thus violating the (cited constitutional) provision....
AB 1912 (Rodriguez) Page 10 of 10
(Regarding the complexity of equitably apportioning liability), JPAs have
been in existence in California for nearly 100 years with state and local
agencies. Some JPAs have as many as 500 members entering and exiting as
service demands shift and evolve. It would be virtually impossible for the
JPA's governmental body, let alone a retirement system, to retroactively
assign "equitable" retirement specific liabilities to potentially hundreds of
agencies...
(Regarding GASB reporting requirements), incurring retroactive debt would
require each originating agency of a JPA to report these liabilities as debts
impacting an agency's net financial position. A drastic spike in liability
could contribute to the downgrading of an agency's credit rating, which in
turn would make issuing and servicing future bonds more costly through
higher interest costs and additional required insurance.
AGENDA ITEM 5
MINUTES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Riverside County Transportation Commission was called to order by
Chair Dana Reed at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room at the County of Riverside Administrative
Center, 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, California, 92501.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners/Alternates Present Commissioners Absent
Marion Ashley
Victoria Baca
Ben J. Benoit
Brian Berkson
Randall Bonner
John Bulinski
Joseph DeConinck
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Deborah Franklin
Berwin Hanna
Steven Hernandez
Jim Hyatt
Kevin Jeffries
Kathleen Kelly
Linda Krupa
Bob Magee
Lisa Middleton
Michael Naggar
V. Manuel Perez
Greg Pettis
Dana Reed
Adam Rush*
Karen Spiegel
John F. Tavaglione
Michael M. Vargas
Chuck Washington
Ted Weill
Lloyd White
Neil Winter
Rusty Bailey
Rick Gibbs
Andrew Kotyuk
Scott Matas
Michael Wilson
*Arrived after meeting was called to order
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Clerk of the Board Lisa Mobley, led the Commission in a flag salute.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Reed indicated May 9t" is a very special day for the county of Riverside and referred
to Board of Supervisors' Chair Chuck Washington to make the announcement.
Commissioner Washington announced it is an honor to serve as Chair for the Riverside
County Board of Supervisors (BOS). In recognition of the 125 years as a county, the BOS
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will be rolling out a year's worth of celebrations and recognitions, both of the beginning
of the County and how the County separated from San Bernardino County and San Diego
County to form their own County. He explained the vote was on May 2, 1893, and a week
later on May 9th the County was formed. Commissioner Washington discussed how there
were five elected County BOS and its five districts. He invited everyone to participate in
the County BOS celebrations and for the success of Riverside County.
Chair Reed congratulated everyone that is associated with the County and expressed
gratitude for breaking away from San Bernardino and San Diego Counties.
Executive Director Anne Mayer presented Records Technician Allie Rackerby with a
10-year service award.
Tim Lynch, General Outdoor Advertising, explained having come to a Commission meeting
a few years ago to get help in regards to the State Route 91 Project that would eliminate
his small company's valuable assets. Mr. Lynch expressed gratitude as a little over a year
later the Commission help save his billboard advertising company. He then referred to
AB 1405 (Mullin) that was distributed to the Commissioners, which is a gut and amend
bill and it is going before the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee in June 2018.
Mr. Lynch expressed AB 1405 will jeopardize his billboard advertising company and also
every city/county represented as this bill takes away the rights to control billboard
development on freeways and highways and gives it solely to Caltrans. He referred to the
AB 1405 hand out and suggested the Commission use the four recommendations listed
to try to prevent this bill from getting any further than the Senate Transportation and
Housing Committee in June.
Chair Reed reminded the Commission the Brown Act does not allow to take action on
public requests, however staff is aware and will work on a recommendation.
Chair Reed announced the date for the approval of the minutes was incorrect as it should
be for the April 11, 2018 minutes, which the April 11 minutes are included in the
May Commission agenda.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —APRIL 11, 2018
M/S/C (Vargas/Washington) to approve the April 11, 2018 minutes as
submitted.
Abstain: V. Manuel Perez
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6. PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance, presented the proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 2018/19, highlighting the following areas:
• Budget process;
• FY 2018/19 Budget considerations, adjustments, and summary;
• Sources and expenditure by breakdown and comparison;
• Capital department expenditure highlights;
• Functional expenditures breakdown and comparison; and
• Next steps.
At this time, Chair Reed opened the public hearing and asked for public comments. There
were no requests to speak.
M/S/C to continue the public hearing for the proposed Budget for FY 2018/19 to
the Commission meeting on June 13, 2018.
7. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS
Chair Reed announced there was a minor revision to Agenda Item 11, "State Route 91
Corridor Operations Project and Traffic and Revenue Study Update and Request for
Various Authorizations".
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
At this time, Commissioner Lloyd White requested to pull Agenda Item 8C, "State and
Federal Legislative Update", for further discussion.
M/S/C (Kelly/Baca) to approve the following Consent Calendar items.
8A. SINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY REPORT
Receive and file the Single Signature Authority report for the third quarter ended
March 31, 2018.
8B. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-005 FOR CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Adopt Resolution No. 18-005, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Designating Commission Agents to Act on Behalf of the Commission
for the Execution of Assurances and Agreements with the California Governor's
Office of Emergency Services Pertaining to State Disaster Financial Assistance".
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8D. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR SB 132 PROJECTS — JURUPA ROAD GRADE
SEPARATION, HAMNER AVENUE BRIDGE, AND INTERSTATE 15/LIMONITE
AVENUE INTERCHANGE
Approve an adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget of $1 million to increase
SB 132 revenues and expenditures for the Jurupa Road Grade Separation, Hamner
Avenue Bridge, and Interstate 15/Limonite Avenue Interchange projects.
8E. CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY FUNDING INCREASE FOR
TEMECULA PARK & RIDE FACILITY
Approve Agreement No. 14-72-135-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 14-
72-135-00, with the city of Temecula to increase Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality (CMAQ) funds from $1,300,750 to $1,908,031 to construct the park & ride
facility at La Paz Street.
8F. AMENDMENT TO THE 1-15 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT DESIGN -BUILD SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SKANSKA-AMES, A JOINT VENTURE, FOR THE 15/91 EXPRESS
LANES CONNECTOR PROJECT
1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 16-31-057-00 for the 1-15
Express Lanes Project (1-15 ELP) with Skanska-Ames, a Joint Venture,
(Skanska-Ames) to perform preliminary engineering design and
geotechnical work in support of the Interstate 15/State Route 91 Express
Lanes Connector Project (15/91 ELC) in the amount of $4,718,800, plus a
contingency amount of $471,200, for a total amount of $5,190,000;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review,
to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission;
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work
up to the total amount not to exceed as required for the project; and
4) Approve an adjustment of $1.5 million to the Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget
to increase state revenues and design builder expenditures.
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8G. CHANGE ORDER TO AMEND THE 1-15 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT DESIGN -BUILD
CONTRACT WITH SKANSKA-AMES, A JOINT VENTURE, FOR THE FIBER OPTIC
COMMUNICATION NETWORK CONNECTION TO THE REGIONAL OPERATIONS
CENTER
1) Approve Change Order No. 7 to Agreement No. 16-31-057-00 for the
Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project (1-15 ELP) with Skanska-Ames, a Joint
Venture, (Skanska-Ames) to design and construct the fiber optic
communication network connection between the 1-15 Express Lanes and
the 1-15 Express Lanes Regional Operations Center (ROC) in the amount of
$421,065, plus a contingency amount of $42,000, for a total amount not
to exceed $463,065;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review,
to execute the change order amendment on behalf of the Commission;
3) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work
up to the total not to exceed amount as required for the project; and
4) Approve an adjustment of $100,000 to the Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget to
increase design -builder expenditures.
8H. COMMUTER RAIL GRANT RESOLUTION
Adopt Resolution No. 18-006, "Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Regarding Authorization for the Execution of the Certifications and
Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations
Program for the Perris Valley Line FY 2018/19 Operations Project in the Amount of
$861,106".
81. AGREEMENTS FOR FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL TOW TRUCK SERVICE
1) Award Agreement No. 18-45-131-00 to Coastal Pride Towing, Inc. for
Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) tow truck services on State Route 91 Beat
Nos. 1 and 2 for a three-year term, and one, two-year option to extend the
agreement, in an amount of $3,382,442, plus a contingency amount of
$169,122, for a total amount not to exceed $3,551,564;
2) Award Agreement No. 18-45-132-00 to Coastal Pride Towing, Inc. for FSP
tow truck services on Interstate 215 Beat 20 and Interstate 15 Beat Nos.
34 and 35 for a three-year term, and one, two-year option to extend the
agreement, in an amount of $2,464,956, plus a contingency amount of
$123,248, for a total amount not to exceed $2,588,204;
3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review,
to execute the agreements, including option years, on behalf of the
Commission; and
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4) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve the use of the
contingency amount as may be required for these services.
8J. QUARTERLY PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT METRICS REPORT
Receive and file the Quarterly Public Engagement Metrics Report for January —
March 2018.
9. CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SB 1
FUNDING PROGRAMS
Shirley Medina, Planning and Programming Director, provided an update for the
California Transportation Commission (CTC) staff recommendations for SB 1 Funding
Programs.
Anne Mayer expressed appreciation the Commission received funding allocated for the
Interstate 15/Railroad Canyon Interchange project, which has been an important
interchange for the city of Lake Elsinore and for this Commission. She noted that
unfortunately Riverside County did not receive additional funding particularly for the
State Route 71/91 Connector project although staff will continue to push this project
forward. Anne Mayer emphasized SR-86/Avenue 50 Interchange in the city of Coachella
is very important for the regional traffic from SR-86 and from a safety prospective. Staff
is working closely with Caltrans, the CTC, and the city of Coachella to determine how to
try to keep this project moving and get some funding for design.
M/S/C to receive and file the California Transportation Commission (CTC) staff
recommendations for SB1 Funding Programs.
10. PROPOSED METROLINK BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
Sheldon Peterson, Rail Manager, welcomed and introduced Southern California Regional
Rail Authority (SCRRA) Deputy Chief Executive Officer Elissa Konove and Ronnie Campbell
Chief Financial Officer to present the proposed Metrolink Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/19.
Ronnie Campbell presented Metrolink's proposed Budget for FY 2018/19, highlighting the
following:
• FY 2018/19 Budget priorities
• Revenue allocation by member agency
• FY 2018/19 proposed expenditures
• Expense allocation and subsidy by member agency
• FY 2018/19 Budget for rehabilitation and new capital
• Next steps
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In response to Commissioner Kevin Jeffries' inquiry about the $4 million in marketing and
how it will help Riverside County, Mr. Campbell replied the $4 million is a targeted
marketing plan. He explained the SCRRA Marketing Director Sabrina Davis has been
reaching out through their Technical Advisory Committee and in discussions with agency
staff on developing the marketing plan. Over the next couple of weeks, the plan is to
engage member agencies with the details for the specific programs being designed for
the specific rail lines and to bring it back to the June 6 and June 22 Metrolink Board
Meetings with further details.
Commissioner Jeffries expressed the dollar amount has been established and SCRRA will
try to justify spending that much by figuring out what it is to be marketed so it seems
somewhat backwards.
Ronnie Campbell replied when this topic was presented at the February Metrolink Board
Workshop there was details that support the numbers provided by the consultant at that
time so the overall number on the marketing program is solid. As Metrolink works
through the additional details that support the numbers, the Marketing Director Sabrina
Davis will bring that forward and explain it in further detail.
Anne Mayer explained the discussions regarding marketing have occurred at the monthly
CEO meetings including discussions on how to help grow ridership at Metrolink. Sheldon
Peterson, Transit Manager is a member of the Technical Advisory Committee and staff
has seen for example some of the marketing that was done on the Perris Valley Line (PVL)
as there were results from that. She would expect the focus would be on marketing to
draw people to the PVL, the 91 Line, the Inland Empire -Orange County Line, and the
Riverside Line. Anne Mayer expressed there is solid ridership but it could be better and
she discussed some of the marketing techniques that have been used, which were useful.
She stated in discussions with Metrolink staff there is a need to see performance
measurements if the Commission is going to invest in marketing as what actually brings
aditional riders to the lines is the goal.
Commissioner Debbie Franklin concurred with Anne Mayer's comments and stated that
as a member of the SCRRA Board there has been several conversations regarding the
marketing dollars and the overall budget. She explained the members have asked some
very hard questions of staff and requested measurements throughout the process
throughout the year to be able to confirm the dollars that are being put in different areas
are actually seeing the results anticipated. Commissioner Franklin expressed the
members will notify the Commission if the numbers are not coming out the way they are
supposed to.
Anne Mayer suggested scheduling a presentation at a future Commission meeting
regarding the marking plan and what was done so far if that would be of interest.
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M/S/C (Berkson/Vargas) to:
1) Receive and file a report on the Commission's portion of the Fiscal Year
2018/19 Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) operating
and capital budget;
2) Approve the FY 2018/19 SCRRA operating and capital budget, which
results in a total operating and capital subsidy of $29,959,705 from the
Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director to enter into Memorandum of
Understanding No. 18-25-134-00 with SCRRA regarding annual funding,
including subrecipient matters related to pass -through of federal
funding.
Anne Mayer expressed appreciation to the Commissioners for approving the Metrolink
Budget and to Elissa Konove and Ronnie Campbell for attending the Commission meeting
and for their partnership. She highlighted that Metrolink was allocated $876 million last
week by the California Transportation Agency from the Transit and Intercity Rail Program.
Anne Mayer explained the share of funding the Commission receives goes towards the
capital improvements at the Downtown Riverside Commuter Rail Station of an additional
platform. She explained from a system standpoint one of the major challenges Metrolink
faced over the past 10 years was to focus on positive train control (PTC) and implementing
PTC, which is where the funding went. She explained how there is a backlog of
rehabilitation needs in the system for the equipment, the rolling stock, and the basic track
services, which is causing costs to go up. She expressed the more other funding is put
into the Metrolink system the less the Commission has to subsidize. She discussed the
bottleneck issues with the Rosecrans-Marquardt grade separation in Los Angeles County
for expanding service in and out of Riverside County. She expressed with this funding it
will be wide enough and triple tracking can be completed, which means more trains can
run on this line.
11. STATE ROUTE 91 CORRIDOR OPERATIONS PROJECT AND TRAFFIC AND REVENUE STUDY
UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR VARIOUS AUTHORIZATIONS
Michael Blomquist, Toll Program Director, presented the State Route 91 Corridor
Operations Project and traffic and revenue study update, highlighting the following areas:
At this time, Commissioner Adam Rush joined the meeting.
• Work performed since December:
o Analyzed corridor traffic before and after the 91 Project opening
o Identified 91 Corridor "Hot Spots"
o Engineered project options
o Analyzed project options
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o Established criteria to evaluate options
o Formed recommendations
• Express Lanes entrance at Interstate 15 northbound recommendation:
o Staff recommendation: Full implementation of Option 1
o Extend express lane entrance south
o Why option 1?
o Reduces impact to general purpose (GP) lanes from queuing out of the
express lanes
o No impact to the 1-15 ELP
o Negligible impact to toll revenue
o Cost and short-term implementation schedule: Cost $284,000, Schedule:
Six months
• 91 General purpose lanes westbound near the County Line recommendation:
o Staff recommendation: Full implementation of Option 3
o Restripe the existing ingress/egress areas to a continuous weave lane
o Why option 3?
o Improves GP lane traffic: speed, travel time, volume
o Anticipated acceptable impact to toll revenue
o Cost and short-term implementation schedule: Cost $386,000, Schedule:
Nine months
• Ramp meter at westbound Green River Road recommendation:
o Staff recommendation: maintain existing ramp metering
o Analyzed existing conditions
o Travel benefits for Green River Road users: 4 minute savings, 2 mph speed
improvement
o Minimal change to 91 Corridor operations
o Safety concerns with ramp merge
• Caltrans consultation:
o Fatal flaw review of options
o Options 4, 5, and 6 would not be approved: narrowed lanes and shoulders;
emergency vehicles; vehicle breakdowns; length of undesirable (non-
standard) conditions
o Modifying Option 4 to become more acceptable: wider lanes and
shoulders; reconstructing shoulder; 7' pavement widening; estimated
project cost: $30-$50 million
• GP lanes westbound near the County Line recommendation:
o Staff recommendation: implement modified Option 4 in two steps
1) Immediately begin project scoping, environmental studies, and
final design
2) Return fall 2018 with construction recommendation with known
toll revenue impacts
o Staff recommendation: update the 2012 91 Traffic and Revenue Study
o Why Option 4 modified?
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o Improves GP lane traffic: speed, travel time, volume
o Comparable benefits to Option 5, but with less impacts
o Less impact to express lanes than Option 6
o Step 1— Cost: $3.2 million, Schedule: 18 months
o Step 2 — Return fall 2018 with construction recommendation
• Procurements and contracts:
o What we heard: implement quickly; seeking more authority; ability to use
existing contracts
o Amend existing professional services contracts: project and construction
management: Parsons - $3,192,000; Staff augmentation: Bechtel
Corporation - $300,000; and Traffic and Revenue Study update: Stantec -
$500,000;
o Amend existing construction contracts or conduct competitive
construction contract procurement(s):
o Construction Option 1: Skanska-Ames - $478,000
1-15 NB EL Option 10 $192,000
91 WB GP Option 3 - $286,000
o Construction Option 2: future competitive procurement - $398,000
1-15 NB EL Option 1- $160,000
91 WB GP Option 3 - $238,000
• Surplus Toll revenue:
o Staff recommendation: Use surplus toll revenue
All work necessary to implement the improvements
Estimate $4,470,000
o What is it?
o 91 Express Lanes surplus toll revenue
o Return in fall 2018 with surplus revenue plan
• Agency agreements:
o Staff recommendation: authorize execution of agency agreements;
agency -to -agency agreements; new agreements or amendments; cover all
phases of project development; and potential agreements with Caltrans,
OCTA, CHP, etc.
• Ongoing policy considerations:
o Corridor focus for improvements; traffic and revenue study update, work
closely with Caltrans and CHP; motorist safety; and 1-15 ELP: no impact
At this time, Commissioner Michael Naggar left the meeting.
Amie Kinne, Temescal Valley resident, expressed appreciation this item is on the agenda
and that the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee approved it.
She expressed concern the traffic impacts have spread into the streets of the city of
Corona. Ms. Kinne explained it caught her attention when staff was going over the report
that if a constituent hears there needs to be a study to the impacts to the revenue to
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determine if the problem can be fixed and she understands that revenue has to be
considered. However to make a decision based on losing $24 million surplus in the first
15 months that will not be as great to make these fixes. She expressed support for staff's
recommendation and suggested to continue to move forward in looking at the impacts
to Green River Road. Ms. Kinne understands this is a work in progress however, the
residents of Corona, Riverside, and Temescal Valley have really felt an impact and she
appreciates the effort.
Don Fuller, representing Greater Corona Traffic Alliance, displayed a photo of the daily
traffic that occurs in the Corona area where vehicles are travelling down the wrong side
of the road. He noted when the construction was going on he was a proponent for this
91 Project and discussed attending and speaking at the city of Corona City Council
meetings. He expressed concern the 91 Project is a disaster and after spending $1.4
billion to build about 20 bridges, add traffic lanes, and tear up the town for several years
it made it worse. Mr. Fuller expressed there does not need to be a study to find out where
the problem areas are on the westbound Green River Road entrance. He suggested
having some appropriation of funds to address the choke point at SR-91 westbound and
a plan to take care of the auxiliary lane to get from Green River Road to SR-241. Mr. Fuller
stated he is not certain if this is the Commission's responsibility and discussed the issues
with the sequence of the rubber pylons that separate the express lanes from the general
purpose lanes on SR-91 coming through the canyon as the vehicles run right over them
after they pass the toll booths causing some serious crashes.
Fauzia Rizvi, representing the Greater Corona Traffic Alliance, stated as Don Fuller
mentioned she appreciates the Commission is moving forward with some of the long-
term solutions, but Green River Road is a mess. She expressed there needs to be a
solution and she was disappointed that staff did not recommend the changes at Green
River Road. She stated that as a commuter she could sit in traffic for 45 minutes just to
get five miles. Ms. Rizvi explained paying $25.00 to use the express lanes to get to work,
she decided to get off at Green River Road on the way back from work, and it took her
one hour to get home. She expressed Green River Road is a very important part of the 91
corridor and it is a mess. She suggested the Commission find a solution today in order to
move forward with it.
Joe Morgan, a Corona resident, stated during the 91 Project he attended all the city of
Corona City Council meetings and saw Toll Project Manager David Thomas and Anne
Mayer. He explained throughout the 91 Project the Corona residents were told this was
a $2 billion project and through efficiencies, bidding, procurement, and design -build the
Commission will get it done for $1.4 billion. Mr. Morgan expressed as soon as the 91
Project was completed immediately conditions got worse in Corona and traffic exploded
on the city streets. He stated the Commission promised the public one thing and yet
delivered a different thing that does not work. He suggested the Commission get it fixed
and replace some of the elements that were taken out. Mr. Morgan expressed gratitude
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to Commissioner Kevin Jeffries as his candor and willingness to speak the truth is very
refreshing, and he deeply appreciates that Commissioner Jeffries opened the doors. Mr.
Morgan expressed there were magical things that came together to get to a point where
this happened and Caltrans helped in getting them actual plans that allowed an engineer
to put together a proposal. Through countless hours of hard work from the Greater
Corona Traffic Alliance and speaking with various Commissioners this is just the beginning,
as this project needs to be completed.
Michele Wentworth, representing the Greater Corona Traffic Alliance, expressed how
much Option 4A is desperately needed. Also, for the Commission to seriously consider
what it would take to go to the SR-91 ultimate build at Green River Road to get the
auxiliary lane added for the residents and for the rest of the commuters on the SR-91.
She explained after hearing about heat maps and traffic studies for the 1-15 and SR-91
and what this really means, which is the AM commute times got longer. Ms. Wentworth
expressed there is preconstruction traffic flow westbound SR-91 Serfas Club Drive to
County Line at 4:00 a.m. driving 71 miles per hour (MPH) and post construction
commuters are driving 25 MPH. At 5:00 a.m. preconstruction, it was at 45 MPH and post
construction 14 MPH. She stated the problem is at SR-91 at Green River Road, and in
order to get that traffic on the freeway the auxiliary lane is necessary due to the design
of the express lanes as there is weaving going on. She expressed the Commission added
backup at Green River Road that backs up to McKinley Avenue, and backup at the 1-15
and Magnolia Avenue that backs up to Lake Street. She expressed appreciation the
Commission is listening, working with the Corona residents, and the Commission is
moving towards solutions. She encouraged the Commission to look at the Options for 4A
and look at the ultimate build as this is what was deferred out of the project but it is
making a huge impact on everybody's lives in real terms.
Commissioner John Tavaglione expressed appreciation with taking the time to present
this at the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee and staff's
recommendations. He concurred with the amended Option 4 with the auxiliary lane and
the other options that were put forth and requested Michael Blomquist to bring that up.
He asked Anne Mayer at what point the Commission can move forward on this.
Anne Mayer clarified at what point can the Commission move forward on Option 4
modified.
In response to CommissionerTavaglione's inquiry for the recommendations that were put
forth for Option 4, Anne Mayer replied if the Commission approves the recommendations
staff will immediately move forward with Option 1 on I-15, which is to extend the lane by
a mile and changing the striping in the weaving area at the County Line. Ms. Mayer
explained the Commission will have to go through a design and approval processes, and
modify agreements but those will move forward and will be implemented. For Option 4
modified if the Commission approves this option staff will immediately begin identifying
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a project scope, the environmental requirements, and working with Caltrans on defining
what the project would be as it would be required to widen the existing SR-91. Ms. Mayer
stated staff would come back to the Commission in the fall with a recommendation. She
discussed some of the factors and challenges that are dependent as to whether to
proceed with the project or not. She referred to Ms. Kinne's comment about the issue
for the traffic and revenue study and clarified staff will come back to the Commission with
recommendations for the surplus revenue. Related to the Commission's revenue, this is
not a money making venture and the Commission borrowed over $600 million to build
this project. She stated that money paid for the express lanes and for the reconstructed
interchanges so the Commission has debt and a TIFIA loan and they have to be paid back.
Anne Mayer explained what needs to be gauged is whether the Commission can continue
to pay its debt and meet the obligations financially with the implementation of Option 4
modified. The key issues will be what impact does it have to the Commission's existing
debt and where do the funds come from to build it. Staff is recommending strategies that
is out of the norm, but believe it is the best path to get it implemented as quickly as
possible.
Commissioner Tavaglione explained living and dealing with the 91 Project for a long time
and expressed appreciation to the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects
Committee and staff that put a lot of time into it. There is no perfect project but
everything is completed and something ends up that may go wrong and then it gets fixed
in the end and this needs to get fixed. Commissioner Tavaglione referred to Mr. Fuller
depicting the photo of the daily traffic in Corona, which is unacceptable and it has been
that way for a long time before the project and still after the project was completed. He
recommended moving immediately on the two projects the Commission can move
forward on and recommended to move forward with the analysis for the Green River
Road. He explained over 15 years ago when the accelerated lane at Green River Road on
SR-91 made a huge difference, which was right after the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) toll lanes were built.
Commissioner Karen Spiegel referred to Governor's Appointee John Bulinski's comment
that Caltrans did not initially seem interested with the meter at the Green River Road on
ramp.
Michael Blomquist replied he was providing feedback in consultation with Caltrans as they
were not initially inclined to turn the meter off or change the meter timing in any
substantial way.
Commissioner Spiegel stated this is something that there was a trial during construction
where there were meters that were turned off periodically. She asked John Bulinski if
there is any way to do a trial to see if this would help eliminate some of the morning traffic
issues.
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John Bulinski replied Caltrans is certainly open to do a trial period and to do it in a
coordinated manner. He explained the issue is that there is congestion on SR-91 and
there is a significant volume of traffic coming on SR-91 from Green River Road. Mr.
Bulinski stated without an orderly, progressive method that Caltrans puts into place
through ramp meters it creates additional congestion and a safety concern that has been
observed at this location and at many other locations and that is why Caltrans utilizes the
metering ramp program for that purpose.
Commissioner Spiegel suggested the Commission to move forward on that. She explained
at the Western Riverside County Programs and Projects Committee meeting, she
discussed the accidents that seem to occur after Green River Road into the canyon noting
there were accidents prior to the construction and they are continuing after the
construction. She asked if there was any kind of research that was done.
Michael Blomquist explained the striping utilized at the County Line in particular the
eastbound direction was specially designed and it was done so for the unique situation at
the County Line. This was done much like Commissioner Spiegel is proposing a trial of the
on ramp meter and a trial with the state on the striping of the eastbound direction. He
stated as a result of that trial period staff is gathering data including accident data at the
County Line for the purposes of going back to that state committee to comment on that
striping. He explained that corridor has changed dramatically before and after so the
results from that data may be relevant.
Commissioner Spiegel stated understanding there are more vehicles on the freeway with
the lowest unemployment rate and more people are living in Riverside County and
commuting out. She expressed when the SR-91 backs up the worst it is from an accident
and if the Commission can get to the reason for the accident, in addition with everything
else being worked on since there are more vehicles and capacity can only go so far.
Commissioner Spiegel suggested whatever the Commission could do to reach that level
of accidents through Corona all the way into Brea/Placentia area to get those accidents
lessened there seems to be a better flow.
Anne Mayer explained regarding the safety issues west of Green River Road, historically
has always been the location where there have been accidents during preconstruction,
during construction, and post construction. She discussed the original Option 4, which
was evaluated that did not have standard shoulders, the concerns raised by Caltrans, and
why staff is proposing a modified Option 4.
Chair Reed stated the Commission has a number of questions for SR-91 that cannot be
handled today, and suggested to have a workshop this summer to discuss all of SR-91 as
this will not be resolved at this meeting.
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Commissioner Kevin Jeffries concurred with Commissioner Tavaglione's comments and
expressed this has be fixed. He explained granted almost every city in this County is
experiencing severe traffic jams as a result of the population growth, and increase in
traffic, but it is the Commission's mission to fix these problems moving forward. He
expressed the city of Corona cannot fix this by themselves; the Commission needs to help.
Commissioner Jeffries stated the Commission is bringing in $1.3 million per month in
surplus toll revenues and suggested if it not being pledged for debt reduction or
maintenance and repair, and it is true surplus the Commission should find a way to pledge
that towards fixing those additional corridor improvements that are necessary along the
SR-91.
Commissioner Chuck Washington suggested a slightly different prospective having gone
to New York with Commission staff to meet with the rating agencies. He explained as
Anne Mayer mentioned there is debt service to be paid and one of the things he had
learned as a part of the rating agencies meetings was that for example the comment made
about the excess revenue that is coming in is the Commission's initial estimates and
projections were very conservative by design. Because of that, the Commission received
60 percent credit for a very conservative projection. He explained going forward the
revenue would exceed what the Commission projected since the Commission was
conservative and that made the Commission reduce the amount based on what was
needed to borrow to get the project done as it was $1.4 billion. He discussed how the
Commission's bonds are not rated and he learned that is all that matters is the
Commission's bonds be investment grade. Commissioner Washington explained the
Commission put as much funding needed into the deal to keep them at an investment
grade or above and as a result free up as much funding as possible for all of the
Commission projects that are ongoing. He discussed moving forward about how to pay
off the TIFIA Loan to pay down that debt service. Commissioner Washington stated that
money is going to have to be spent towards paying debt service now, establishing a
reserve fund, and whatever the Commission is contributing to pay down debt for the TIFIA
Loan. He expressed the Commission is here to solve problems but the takeaway should
be the Commission staff is extremely qualified, well versed, and they were highly
complimented in New York.
Commissioner Brian Berkson explained the end goal is to get the traffic flowing again and
the only way he can suggest to do this is that auxiliary lane it is necessary. He expressed
there are sticking points at Green River Road and traffic coming on at SR-71, and the traffic
tends to clear up when the vehicles approach the SR-241 toll road and from there until
you reach Orange County the traffic is flowing until about a mile before the SR-55. He
stated understanding the issue with safety for turning off the meter but if that meter is
eliminated, he suggests there would be a problem as well since there is already a
congested freeway and now you are adding an entire lane of traffic merging into the
existing five lanes. Commissioner Berkson expressed that sixth lane will be key to that
widening, which will allow that traffic to flow. He discussed when OCTA added a
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westbound lane about 10 years ago traffic congestion changed dramatically for the better
and he expects the same exact scenario for the Commission if that auxiliary lane is added.
He supports staff's recommendation and hopes to get modified Option 4 in place as soon
as possible moving forward.
Commissioner Bob Magee expressed appreciation for the strength of the community
involvement that brought these issues forward. He explained the leadership on this
Commission listened and directed staff to find real solutions and what the Commissioners
are looking at is a comprehensive series of recommendations that are not the norm. He
expressed this is not the normal way the Commission does business and staff is stretching
themselves to respond to the community and to the leadership on this dais to make some
very bold changes. Commissioner Magee stated these options could be phased in as
Options 1 and 3 get results right away, and Option 4 will be considered this fall. He
expressed appreciation to Mr. Bulinski for his willingness to evaluate a trial run for the
disconnect or the timing of the ramp meter at Green River Road. He requested this be a
part of the motion for the trial to be undertaken between now and the fall; and that the
Commission be able to consider the results of the trial as part of the recommendation
when Option 4 comes back to the Commission.
Commissioner Steven Hernandez concurred with Commissioner Washington's comments
and stated the Commission is here to resolve problems; however, the Commission does
not want to create another one with respect to the fiduciary responsibilities as an agency.
Commissioner Hernandez inquired in the event the Commission is underperforming in
meeting the revenue projections how is the gap filled if it were to ever occur and what is
the projection with respect to paying off the debt.
Anne Mayer explained the current projections are that the Commission will very solidly
pay off its debt. She stated obviously the closer to current day we are the more accurate
the projections will be, but the Commission's projects are the debt will be paid off. There
are advance prepayment requirements if there is excess revenue and the Commission has
to share some of that excess revenue with the TIFIA Office to prepay the loan. She stated
the Commission is currently in a good position however, this debt will take several
decades to pay off. Anne Mayer explained one of the other reasons for the
recommendation related to the updated traffic and revenue study is that there are
current day conditions. Conditions have changed since the last round was done in 2012
and it needs to be updated, which will come back to the Commission in the fall with
updated traffic and revenue projections including the financial models. She explained as
Commissioner Washington mentioned in order to obtain these loans staff had to take
very significant haircuts in the Commission's projections considering a very negative
revenue situation so the Commission is in pretty good shape. However, the Commission
needs to have the data show that and that is what the traffic and revenue study is for.
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In response to Commissioner Hernandez's inquiry in the event the Commission is
underperforming what occurs, Anne Mayer replied the debt structure requires the
Commission to pay the debt, it requires to have operations and maintenance, and there
is a whole series of reserves that has to be put in place. She discussed the requirements
for the reserves and how the Commission will be able to draw on those reserves.
Michael Blomquist explained for example one of the reserves is a TIFIA Loan and it is a
$20 million reserve specifically set up to pay for TIFIA Loan payments should revenue not
meet expectations.
Commissioner Spiegel seconded Commissioner Magee's motion.
Chair Reed inquired with staff if there is any issue with the Commission agreeing with the
recommendation for the trial on the ramp meters.
Anne Mayer replied that decision is up to the Commissioners.
John Bulinski expressed he would be disappointed if the trial was not included in the
motion.
M/S/C (Magee/Spiegel) to:
1) Authorize staff to implement the State Route 91 Corridor Operations
Project (91 COP) to include the following improvements:
a. All project development activities needed to complete
environmental approvals, final design, and construction of:
i. Interstate 15 northbound 91 Express Lanes Ingress
Improvement Option No. 1 (1-15 NB EL Option 1); and
ii. SR-91 westbound General Purpose Lane Improvement
Option No. 3 (91 WB GP Option 3);
b. All project development activities needed to complete
environmental approvals and final design of SR-91 westbound
General Purpose Lane Improvement modified Option No. 4 (91
WB GP Option 4);
2) Direct staff to return in Fall 2018 with a recommendation regarding the
construction of 91 WB GP Option 4;
3) Authorize the Executive Director, or her designee, to negotiate and
execute:
a. Contract amendments or change orders, as applicable, to the
following agreements as it is in the public interest and best
interest of the Commission to conduct a non-competitive
procurement:
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i. Agreement No. 09-31-081-00 with the Parsons
Transportation Group (Parsons), as the SR-91 Corridor
Improvement Project's (91 Project) project and
construction manager (PCM), for project development
services to implement the 91 COP for an amount as
necessary to complete the work currently estimated at
$3,192,000;
ii. Agreement No. 17-31-079-00 with the Bechtel Corporation
(Bechtel), as the Commission's capital project delivery
staff augmentation, for project development services to
implement the 91 COP for an amount as necessary to
complete the work currently estimated at $300,000; and
iii. Agreement No. 16-31-057-00 with Skanska-Ames, a Joint
Venture (Skanska-Ames), as the existing 1-15 Express Lane
Project (1-15 ELP) design -build contractor, to construct:
a. 1-15 NB EL Option 1 for an amount as necessary to
complete the work currently estimated at
$192,000; and
b. 91 WB GP Option 3 for an amount as necessary to
complete the work currently estimated at
$286,000;
a. New contract(s) should the Executive Director determine, on
behalf of the Commission, and as an alternative to 3(a)(iii) above,
it is in the public interest and best interest of the Commission to
advertise one or more new procurement(s) to construct:
i. 1-15 NB EL Option 1 for an amount as necessary to
complete the work currently estimated at $160,000; and
ii. 91 WB GP Option 3 for an amount as necessary to
complete the work currently estimated at $238,000;
4) Approve Agreement No. 10-31-099-08, Amendment No. 8 to Agreement
No. 10-31-099-00, with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (Stantec) for an
update to the 2012 91 Express Lanes Investment Grade Traffic and
Revenue Study for an amount as necessary to complete the work
currently estimated at $500,000 as it is in the public interest and best
interest of the Commission to conduct a non-competitive procurement;
5) Authorize the expenditure of 91 Express Lanes toll revenue designated as
surplus in accordance with the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds Indenture to
fund all 91 COP and 91 Express Lanes traffic and revenue study expenses
approved as part of this item for an amount as necessary to complete the
work under the contracts described herein, as the same may be further
modified or amended by the Executive Director in the best interest of the
Commission and without further Committee action, currently estimated
at $4,470,000;
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6) Approve adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget to increase
project development costs for the 91 COP and professional costs related
to the 91 Express Lanes Investment Grade Traffic and Revenue Study
update and corresponding transfers of surplus toll revenues from the
RCTC 91 Express Lanes Enterprise Fund to the 2009 Measure A Western
County Highway Fund for an amount as necessary to complete the work
currently estimated at $1 million;
7) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel
review, to execute all necessary agency agreements or amendments to
existing agency agreements for the implementation of the 91 COP
including cooperative and funding agreements with Ca!trans, Orange
County Transportation Authority, California Highway Patrol, and other
agencies, as deemed necessary; and
8) Approve for the trial to be undertaken between now and the fall; and
that the Commission consider the results of the trial as part of the
recommendation when Option 4 comes back to the Commission.
No: Pettis
12. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
8C. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Commissioner White explained he pulled this agenda item as he cannot support
AB 3027 as it was written in the notes it would negatively impact individuals and
small business owners financial ability to pursue litigation. He pulled the agenda
item so he can vote against this item.
MSC (Kelly/Baca) to:
1) Receive and file an update on state and federal legislation; and
2) Adopt the following bill positions:
a) AB 3027 (Chavez) — Support.
No: Hyatt, Spiegel, and White
At this time, Commissioners Hernandez and Perez left the meeting.
13. COMMISSIONERS/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
13A. Commissioner Neil Winter announced it is the 2' year the city of Menifee has
been recognized by Walgreens and the Red Nose Funding Foundation and there
will be an event held at Murrieta and Newport in Menifee on May 12.
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13B. Commissioner Spiegel expressed appreciation to Commission staff for their
continued efforts for working on this with the city of Corona, the Corona residents,
and the monthly reports as it is truly appreciated from these unintended
consequences that seriously affect the Corona residents. She wished all mothers
a Happy Mother's Day.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Potential Number of Case(s): 1
14B. 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)
Buyers
1
102-092-022, (portion), 102-092-023,
102-101-001, 102-101-002 and 102-101-033
BB and AB Corona, LLC
14C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case No. RIC 1505449 and 17-56080
There were no announcements from the Closed Session Items.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Riverside County Transportation
Commission, Chair Reed adjourned the meeting at 11:37 a.m. The next Commission
meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Board Chambers,
First Floor, County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Mobley
Clerk of the Board
AGENDA ITEM 6
PUBLIC HEARING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
June 13, 2018
TO:
Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Michele Cisneros, Deputy Director of Finance
Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
THROUGH:
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/19
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive input on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018/19;
2) Close the public hearing on the proposed budget for FY 2018/19;
3) Approve the salary schedule effective July 5, 2018, located in Appendix B of the proposed
budget;
4) Authorize the expenditure of 91 Express Lanes toll revenues designated as surplus in
accordance with the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds Indenture to fund a $20 million
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Loan Reserve;
5) Adopt Resolution No. 18-004 "Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Riverside
County Transportation Commission to Increase Employer Contribution Towards Monthly
Health Premiums"to increase the health care premium contribution up to a maximum of
$750 per month to each employee or non -vested retiree beginning September 1, 2018,
as approved by the Executive Committee on April 11, 2018; and
6) Adopt the proposed Budget for FY 2018/19.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The annual fiscal budget is the result of staff determining the operating and capital needs for
FY 2018/19 and identifying the resources to fund those needs. The policy goals and objectives
approved by the Commission on March 14 were the basis of this budget. The long-term policy
goals that support the Commission's objectives considered during the preparation of the budget
relate to promoting quality of life; achieving operational excellence; connecting the economy;
being a responsible partner; and maintaining fiscal accountability.
Staff presented the proposed budget to the Commission on May 9. Staff determined that no
additional changes were necessary to the proposed budget subsequent to that presentation.
A public hearing to allow for public comment on the proposed budget is required prior to the
adoption of the proposed budget, including proposed salary schedule. The public hearing was
Agenda Item 6
opened at its May 9 Commission meeting. After the public hearing is closed on June 13, adoption
of the proposed budget for FY 2018/19 will follow. In accordance with the Commission's fiscal
policies, the budget must be adopted no later than June 15 of each year.
The proposed budget for FY 2018/19 is attached. This document contains the executive
summary, as revised, that was presented at the May 9 Commission meeting; the Appropriations
Limit; a summary of the budget process; fund budgets; details of program revenues and other
sources; debt; department budgets; community profile; and appendices including a glossary of
acronyms, salary schedule effective July 5, 2018, funding definitions, and program/general terms.
Included in the FY 2018/19 budget is a prior authorization to use 91 Express Lanes surplus to fund
all 91 corridor operation projects and 91 Express Lanes traffic and revenue study expenses up to
$6 million. The FY 2018/19 budget also includes the funding of a $20 million TIFIA Loan Reserve
on June 30, 2019, as required by the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds Indenture, including the TIFIA Loan
Agreement as a supplemental indenture. Staff anticipates that approximately 50 percent of the
TIFIA Loan Reserve will be funded with the estimated proceeds from the sales of 91 Project
surplus properties received during FY 2018/19. Staff recommends that 91 Express Lanes toll
revenues designated as surplus, in accordance with the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds Indenture, fund
the balance of the TIFIA Loan Reserve requirement.
As approved by the Executive Committee on April 11, 2018, staff included in the FY 2018/19
budget an increase of approximately $90,000 toward the Commission's contribution for health
care premiums for each employee or non -vested retiree up to a maximum of $750 per month
beginning September 1, 2018. The Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act requires
adoption of a new resolution. Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 18-004 "Resolution
of the Board of Commissioners of Riverside County Transportation Commission to Increase
Employer Contribution Toward Monthly Health Premiums".
A summary of the proposed budget for FY 2018/19 is as follows:
Agenda Item 6
Revenues and other financing sources:
Sales taxes -Measure A and Local Transportation Funds
Reimbursements (federal, state, and other)
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Funds, including
reimbursements
State Transit Assistance
Tolls, penalties, and fees
Other revenues
Interest on investments
Debt proceeds
Transfers in
Total revenues and other financing sources
Expenditures and other financing uses:
Personnel salaries and fringe benefits
Professional services
Support services
Projects and operations
Capital outlay
Debt service (principal and interest)
Transfers out
Total expenditures and other financing uses
Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over
(under) expenditures and other financing uses
Beginning fund balance (projected)
Ending fund balance (projected)
FY 2018/19 Budget
$ 281,000,000
248,586,000
22,922,200
23,203,600
36,940,500
539,000
3,408,000
106,081,000
181,899,300
904,579,600
10,354,700
19,581,200
11,276,900
757,414,800
6,026,200
96,675,600
181,899,300
1,083,228,700
(178,649,100)
789,451,200
$ 610,802,100
Attachments:
1) RCTC Resolution No. 18-004
2) FY 2018/19 Proposed Budget (Posted on the Commission Website)
Agenda Item 6
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 18-004
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO
INCREASE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS
MONTHLY HEALTH PREMIUMS
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 22890 provides that a local agency contracting under the Public
Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) shall fix the amount of the employer's contribution at an
amount not less than required under Section 22892 of the Act; and,
WHEREAS, the employer's contribution towards health premiums for each employee or non -vested
retiree has remained at an amount up to a maximum of $600.00 per month since March 2005; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission hereby elects to pay each employee or non -vested retiree up to a maximum of
$750.00 per month towards health premiums, beginning September 1, 2018 (see attachment).
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 2018.
Dana W. Reed, Chair
Riverside County Transportation Commission
ATTEST:
Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board
Riverside County Transportation Commission
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-004
FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS
UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT
WHEREAS, (1) Riverside County Transportation Commission is a contracting agency under Government
Code Section 22920 and subject to the Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act
(the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, (2) Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a contracting agency subject to Act
shall fix the amount of the employer contribution by resolution; and
WHEREAS, (3) Government Code Section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an
equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount
prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act; and
RESOLVED, (a) That the employer contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount
necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family
members, in a health benefits plan up to a maximum of $750.00 per month, plus administrative
fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments; and be it further
RESOLVED, (b) Riverside County Transportation Commission has fully complied with any and all
applicable provisions of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth
above; and be it further
RESOLVED, (c) That the participation of the employees and annuitants of Riverside County
Transportation Commission shall be subject to determination of its status as an "agency or
instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State" that is eligible to participate in a
governmental plan within the meaning of Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, upon
publication of final Regulations pursuant to such Section. If it is determined that Riverside
County Transportation Commission would not qualify as an agency or instrumentality of the
state or political subdivision of a State under such final Regulations, CaIPERS may be obligated,
and reserves the right to terminate the health coverage of all participants of the employer.
RESOLVED, (d) That the executive body appoint and direct, and it does hereby appoint and direct,
Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board, to file with the Board a verified copy of this resolution, and to
perform on behalf of Riverside County Transportation Commission all functions required of it
under the Act.
RESOLVED, (e) That coverage under the Act be effective on September 1, 2018.
Adopted at a Commission meeting of the Riverside County Transportation Commission at
Riverside, California, this 13th day of June, 2018.
Signed:
Dana W. Reed, Chair
Attest:
Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board
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INSTRUCTIONS
This resolution form is the approved form designated by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS).
It should be used by a contracting agency subject to Public Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) when
the agency desires to change the monthly employer health contribution for employees and annuitants in accordance
with Government Code Section 22892.
The resolution is effective on the first day of the second month following the month in which the resolution is filed
(date stamped as received by CaIPERS; See address below).
WHEREAS, (1) should be completed with full name of the contracting agency.
RESOLVED, (a) should be completed to specify the amount of the employer contribution toward the
cost of enrollment for active employees and annuitants. The amount specified must be an
amount equal to or greater than that prescribed by Section 22892(b).
Commencing January 1, 2009, the employer contribution shall be adjusted annually by the
Board to reflect any change in the medical component of the Consumer Price Index, and shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
RESOLVED, (b) should be completed with full name of the contracting agency.
RESOLVED, (c) should be completed with full name of the contracting agency.
RESOLVED, (d) requests the position title of the individual who handles the PEMHCA resolution for the
contracting agency.
RESOLVED, (d) should be completed with full name of the contracting agency.
Because resolutions serve as a legally binding document, we require the original resolution, certified copy with
original signatures, or a copy of the resolution with the agency's raised seal.
For resolution processing, deliver to the following:
Overnight Mail Service
California Public Employees' Retirement System
Health Resolution & Compliance Services, HAMD
400 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Regular Mail
California Public Employees' Retirement System
Health Resolution & Compliance Services, HAMD
PO BOX 942714
Sacramento, CA 94229-2714
The certification shown following the resolution is to be completed by those individuals authorized to sign for the
contracting agency in legal actions and is to include the name of the executive body; i.e. Board of Directors, Board of
Trustees, etc., the location and the date of signing.
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RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION
FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
June 13, 2018
Honorable Commissioners
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Riverside, California
FY 2018/ 19 Budget Introduction
RCTC: Connecting Your Life
Thank you forreviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018/19 budget forthe Riverside County Transportation
Commission (Commission or RCTC). This document provides an opportunity to evaluate the
financial backbone of an innovative and active public transportation agency that connectsthe
lives of Riverside County (County) residents every day. Most notably, RCTC opened the Riverside
County portion of the 91 ExpressLanesin March 2017 and hasseen a yearof successful operations
and usage of the facility that hasfarsurpanfrd expectations.
The upcoming fiscal year continues a concerted effort of investment and construction in the
County'stransportation infrastructure with construction intensifying on the Interstate (I) 15 Express
Lanes project and new projects, such asthe State Route (SR) 60 truck climbing lanes, Mid County
Parkway, and the I-215/Placentia interchange on the near -term horizon.
People Working —Building a Better Future
The Commission and its project partners at the California Department of Transportation, local
jurisdictions, and transit agenciesare investing in transportation using a variety of local, state, and
federal sources to build projects, plan and design new improvements, and get people working
and contributing to the local economy.
During FY2018/19, the Commission will invest $551 million in capital projectsthat include highway,
regional arterial, local streets and roads, and rail projects. The Commission's overall budget will
exceed $881 million and includesfunding of transit operations, paymentsto citiesand the County
for street and road improvements, and management of smaller programs, such as motorist and
commuter assistance.
Measure A —The Funding Foundation
The Commission'svoter-approved half -cent salestax program servesasthe main funding source
for transportation funding in Riverside County. Measure A sales tax revenues are stable with
average annual growth of over2.6%in the last decade; they are projected at $187 million for FY
2018/19. Although Measure A revenueshelp to fund majorprojectsincluding the 1-15 Express Lanes
project, Measure A also funds local transportation priorities and needs. In FY 2018/19, the
Commission will return $56.9 million in funding to local cities and the County for local street and
road improvements.
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments and the Western Riverside Council of
Governments (WRCOG) administer Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) programs that
serve local and regional arterial needs. In the Coachella Valley, arterials are funded through a
combination of TUMF, Measure A, and additional local contributions. In Western Riverside County,
TUMFdollarsare equally split between WRCOG and the Commission with RCTC'sdollarsallocated
to regional arterialsand new highway corridors.
Funding transportation projectsand services requiresa combination of funding sources, and the
Commission receivesand programsfunding from state and federal sources. Thisincludesthe state
of California's (State or California) Transportation Development Act program dollars allocated
primarily to the County'smajor public transit providers. Measure A also pays its share by funding
transit fare discounts; programsforseniorcitizens, personswith disabilities, and ind ivid ualsof limited
means; and operating a commuter assistance program that provides traveler information and
ridesharing assistance to employersand commuters.
91 Express LanesSurpassinp Expectations
On March 20, 2017, the Commission opened the extension of the 91 Express Lanes, a $1.4 billion
project consisting of two tolled expresslanesand the addition of a general purpose lane in each
direction of SR91 between the Orange County line and 1-15 in Corona. Usage is more than 50
percent higher than forecasted, and revenues are 160 percent higher than original projections,
with more than 1.2 million tripson the facility each month. Strong demand in the corridor and the
popularity of the facility will ensure that RCTC meets itsdebt service requirements.
The completion of the project also creates new responsibilitiesforthe Commission asa toll facility
operator. Thisyear'sbudget reflectsthe new revenuesand expensesgenerated by the 91 Express
Lanes. The transition into toll operationsalso servesasa precursor into a much broader role as
toll operator, with construction already underway on the 1-15 Express Lanes project. This $471
million effort adds one to two tolled express lanes to an approximately 15-mile section of 1-15
between SR60 and Cajalco Road. The new 15 Express Lanes will travel through the cities of
Corona, Eastvale, Norco, and Jurupa Valley and are expected to open in 2020.
Additional Projects and Services
State Route 60 Truck Climbing Lanes Project Clears Hurdle
The Commission hasprevailed in court on multiple occasionsdefending against legal challenges
to the environmental document forthe State Route 60 Truck Lanesproject. Settlement discussions
are expected to resolve the legal processto enable the Commission to start construction in 2019.
The much -needed eastbound truck -climbing lane and westbound truck -descending lane will not
increase capacity, but will improve overall safety along a heavily used highway corridor through
the Badlandsarea of Riverside County.
Freeway Service Patrol and Metrolink ServicesAchieve Key Milestone
June 14, 2018 marks the 25th Anniversary of Metrolink paqrrnger rail service in Riverside County,
and June 28,2018isthe 25th Anniversary of the Freeway Service Patrol. Both programsare popular,
serve highly traveled corridors, and exemplify direct services to the public funded by the
Commission. While RCTC primarily functions as a project -driven organization, the Commission's
significant funding toward public transit and motorist servicesand operation of toll facility further
increase itsdirect interaction with the public.
Planning for an Uncertain and Exciting Future
State Creates Rverside County Transportation Efficiency Corridor to 43eed Rverside County
Projects
The State Legislature and Governor Brown approved Senate Bill (SB) 1, a comprehensive
transportation funding bill that increases the gas tax and agiv-irrs other fees to fund needed
improvements throughout California. The added funding focuses primarily on maintenance
priorities but also leverageslocal funding sources, such asthe Commission's Measure A program,
to fund additional projects.
In and of itself, the increase in funding is welcome news for the Commission; however, another
added benefit in related legislation (S3 132) placed a special priority and appropriated $427
million in state funding forfive projectsin northwestern Riverside County. The State'saction ensures
the funding needed to move forward on these five projects — an express lanes connector
between the 91 Express Lanes and the future 1-15 Express Lanes north of SR-91, railroad grade
separations at Jurupa Road in Jurupa Valley and McKinley Street in Corona, an expanded
interchange at 1-15and Limonite Avenue in Eastvale, and the replacement of the HamnerAvenue
bridge overthe Santa Ana River in Norco.
The Commission will play an active role in the delivery of the projects, with a special emphasison
the construction of the expresslanesconnectorthat will benefit both the existing 91 Express Lanes
and the future 1-15 Express Lanes.
the SB 132 projectsare especially important since California'srecent action to increase the state
fuel tax and vehicle license fees likely will face a repeal effort on the November 2018 ballot. The
approval of SB 1 helped ensure a more reliable flow of state funding fora variety of transportation
programsand projects; it now facesuncertainty that will not be resolved until afterthe November
2018 General Election.
Funding is but one piece of determining the future of transportation. In order to help guide the
Commission through the challenges of population growth, changing demographics, economic
needs, and technological change, RCM has launched an effort to develop a long-range
transportation plan for Riverside County. Overall, there are a number of long-range projects
envisioned forthe County including the Mid County Parkway, realignment of SR79, pamcngerrail
service to the Coachella Valley, a variety of active transportation projects, and a new expressway
along Ethanac Road. In addition to these projects, local streetsand roadsand new interchanges
are equally important; a long-range plan will be useful in guiding the overall direction of
transportation investment and development in the County.
A Commitment to Fiverside County
Ensuring local funding for transportation will require ongoing outreach to the public and
transparent oversight and management that ensures public confidence in the Commission's
fiduciary, oversight, and visionary roles. This budget document is intended to demonstrate the
Commission'scommitment to the public aswell asdocumenting the Commission'sdedication to
sound budget practices. This budget document is one of many ways the Commission works to
ensure public accountability and full transparency of itsactions.
The Commission has also expanded its commitment in communicating with the public and is
closely monitoring itspublic engagement activities, which progresswill be reported on a quarterly
basis. We welcome public input and participation and invite you to visit our website at
www.rctc.org or to follow uson Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at the RCTC.
GFOA Distinguished Budget Award
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)
presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Commission foritsannual budget for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must
publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, an operations
guide, a financial plan, and a communicationsdevice.
The award isvalid fora period of one year only. The Commission believesthis budget continues
to conform to program requirements, and it will be submitted to GFOA to determine the
Commission'seligibility foranother award.
Acknowledgments
the preparation of this budget has been a collaborative effort of the Commission's staff. the
budget reflectsthe Commission'sdesire to communicate the componentsof the budget in terms
that are easily understandable and supportable forthe general public. Staff acknowledgesand
appreciates the guidance and leadership of the Board of Commissioners and the sense of
renewal and commitment it hasand continuesto inspire.
9gnature on file 9gnature on file
Anne Mayer, Executive Director lheresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMMISSION INTRODUCTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
Policy Goalsand Objectives
Policy Matrix
Budget Overview
Commission Personnel
Department Initiatives
Fund Balances
Budget Comparative
Operating and Capital Budget
Budget by Governmental Fund Type
Highway, Regional Arterial, and Rail
Programs
GANN APPROPRIATIONSLIMIT
Section 1: GUIDING POLICIES
Commission Policy Goalsand
Objectives
Financial and Administration Policies
Policy Matrix
Section 1: FiNANCIALOVERVIEW
Fiscal Accountability Policies
Functional Management
Functional Organization Chart
Budget Process
Staff Organization Chart
Section 2: FUND BUDG EIS
Budgetary Basisand FundsStructure
General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Projects Funds
Debt Service Funds
Enterprise Fund
Section 3: REVENUESAND OTHER
SO URC ES
Revenuesand Other Sources
Program Revenuesand Other Sources
Section 4: COMMISSION DEBT
Debt
Debt Capacity Analysis
Sales Tax Bonds:
Aggregate Debt Service Schedule
Outstanding Debt and Debt Service
Requirements
Program and Geographic Debt
Toll Revenue Bonds:
Debt Service Schedules
Outstanding Legal Debt Margin
Narrative discussion of the history of the Commission and list of principal
officers
Narrative overview of the operational and financial factorsconsidered
Narrative description of policy goalsand objectives
Linkage of policy goalsand departmental goalsand objectives
Summarized narrative overview, charts, and tablesof sourcesand uses
Personnel expendituresand full-time equivalents
Major initiativesand summarized usesby department
Projected fund balancesbygovernmental fund type and program
Schedule of budget by summarized line item
Schedule of budget classified by operating and capital purposes
Schedule of budget by governmental fund type
Listing of budgeted capital project expendituresby program
Narrative discussion of the a ppropriationslimit
Narrative description of policy goalsand objectives
Description of financial policies
Linkage of policy goalsand departmental goalsand objectives
Description of financial policies
Narrative description of Commission functions
Organization chart by Commission functions
Narrative description ofvariousbudget stages
Organization chart of budgeted staff
Narrative description of budgetary basis and funds structure
Overview; narrative and chartsof sourcesand uses
Overview; narrative and chartsof sourcesand uses by Measure A and
non -Measure A special revenue funds
Overview; narrative and chartsof sourcesand uses
Overview; narrative and chartsof sourcesand uses
Overview; narrative and chartsof sourcesand uses
Narrative description ofvariousrevenuesand other sources; schedule of
funding sourcesby department/program; definitionsand background
Narrativesof revenuesby program; revenue trends
Narrative discussion of debt programs
Chartsand accompanying narrative demonstrating debt capacity
Schedule of debt maturitiesby yearforsalestax bonds
Description of outstanding debt and related debt service requirements
Chartsof debt service by program and geographic area
Description of outstanding debt and related debt service requirements
Schedule of calculation of legal debt margin
Section 5: DEPARTME NTBUDGEIS
Budget Comparison by Department
5.1: MANAGEMENTSERVICES
Executive Management
Administration
Legislative Affairsand
Communications
Finance
5.2: REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Planning and Programming
Rail
Public and Specialized Transit
Commuter Assistance
Motorist Assistance
5.3: CAPITAL PROJECTS
Capital Project Development and
Delivery
Location of Capital Projects
Capital Projects Summary
Local Rreetsand Roadsaammary
5.4: TOLLOPERATIONS
Riverside 91 Express Lanes
Section 6: COMMUNITY PROFILE
Riverside County
Demographics
Statistical Information
Commission Facts
Section 7: APPENDICES
A —Glossary of Acronyms
B—Glossary of Funding Definitions
C—Glossary of Program Terms
D—Glossary of General Terms
E—Salary Schedule
Schedule of revenues, expenditures, and otherfinancing sources(uses)
by department
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Local map of majorcapital projectsfor current year
Narrative description of each capital project
Schedule of local streetsand roadsdisbursementsby local agency
Goalsand objectives, key assumptionsand budgeted uses
Narrative discussion of Riverside County'scommunity profile
Chartsofvariousdemographic data
Chartsand tablesof variousstatistical information
Narrative overview of the Commission'sprogramsand services
Explanation of commonly used abbreviations
Narrative description ofvariousfunding sources
Description of Commission programsand related terms
Commonly used termsin govemmental accounting and finance
Schedule ofsalariesin accordance with state law
Commission Introduction
State of California (State) law created the Riverside County Transportation Commission
(Commission orRCTC) in 1976to oversee the funding and coordination of all public transportation
serviceswithin Riverside County (County). The Commission'smission isto assume a leadership role
in improving mobility in the County. The governing body consistsof all five membersof the County
Board of Supervisors, one elected official from each of the County's28 cities, and one non -voting
member appointed by the Governor of California. The Commission is responsible for setting
policies, establishing priorities, and coordinating activities among the County's various transit
operators and other 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 othertransportation activities.
The Commission islegally responsible for allocating Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds,
the major source of funds for transit in the County. The TDA provides two sources of funding: the
Local Transportation Fund (OF), derived from a one-quarterof one -cent state salestax, and State
Transit Assistance (STA), derived from the statewide salestax on diesel fuel.
The Commission serves asthe tax authority and implementation agency for the voter approved
Measure A Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The County's electorate originally
approved Measure A in 1988 to impose a one-half of one cent transaction and use tax (salestax)
to fund specific programsthat commenced in July 1989 (1989 Measure A). The 1989 Measure A
was approved for 20 years and expired on June 30, 2009. On November 5, 2002, the voters of
Riverside County approved the renewal of Measure A beginning in July 2009 through June 2039
(2009 Measure A).
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
providescall box service for motorists; 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; and 1E511, a traveler information system. These services are provided at no
charge to motoristsand are funded through a $1 surcharge on vehicle registrations.
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 proceduresforthe County'sroadway system.
In March 2017the Commission commenced toll operationson the RCTD 91 ExpressLanesfollowing
the substantial completion of the State Route (SR) 91 corridor improvement project (91 Project).
Construction started on a second managed lanes project, the 1-15 Express Lanes project, in FY
2017/18with completion expected in 2020. The 15/91 Express Lanesconnector, a tolled connector
between the existing 91 Express Lanes and the future 1-15 Express Lanes to the north of SR-91,
received an allocation of state fundsin FY2016/17. The Commission anticipatescompletion of this
project by 2022.
Riverside County Transportation Commission
List of Principal Officials
Board of Commissioners
Name Title Agency
Kevin Jeffries Member County of Riverside, District 1
John F. Tavaglione Member County of Riverside, District 2
Chuck Washington Vice Chair (Commission) County of Riverside, District 3
V. Manuel Perez Member County of Riverside, District 4
Marion Ashley Member County of Riverside, District 5
Deborah Franklin Member City of Banning
tJoyd White Member City of Beaumont
Joseph DeConinck Member City of Blythe
Jim Hyatt Member City of Calimesa
Randall Bonner Member City of Canyon Lake
Greg Pettis Member City of Cathedral City
Steven Hernandez Member City of Coachella
Karen Spiegel Member City of Corona
Scott Matas Member City of Desert Hot Springs
Adam Rush Chair (Western Riverside County Programsand City of Eastvale
Projects Committee)
Linda Krupa Vice Chair (Budget and Implementation City of Hemet
Committee)
Dana Reed Chair (Commission) City of Indian Wells
Michael Wilson Member City of Indio
Brian Berkson Vice Chair (Western Riverside County City of Jurupa Valley
Programsand Projects Committee)
Kathleen Fitzpatrick Member City of La Quinta
Bob Magee Member City of Lake Elsinore
To Be Appointed Member City of Menifee
Victoria Baca Member City of Moreno Valley
Rick Gibbs Member City of Murrieta
Berwin Hanna Member City of Norco
Jan Harnik Member City of Palm Desert
Lisa Middleton Member City of Palm Springs
Michael M. Vargas Member City of Perris
Ted Weill Member City of Rancho Mirage
Rusty Bailey Chair (Budget and Implementation City of Riverside
Committee)
Andrew Kotyuk Member City of San Jacinto
Michael S. Naggar Member City of Temecula
Ben Benoit 2nd Vice Chair (Commission) City of Wildomar
John Bulinski Interim Governor's Appointee Caltrans, District 8
Management Staff
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
John aandiford, Deputy Executive Director
Michael Blomquist, Toll Program Director
Marlin Feenstra, Project Delivery Director
Aaron Hake, External Affa irs Director
Shirley Medina, Planning and Programming Director
lheresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
Executive Summary
Introduction
The budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018/19 is presented to the Board of Commissioners (Board) and the
citizens of Riverside County. The budget outlines the projects the Commission plans to undertake
during the year and appropriates expenditures to accomplish these tasks. The budget also shows
the funding sources and fund balances for these projects. This document serves as the
Commission's monetary guideline for the fiscal year. To provide the reader better understanding
of the projects, staff has included descriptive information regarding each department and major
projects. The discussion in each department includes a review of accomplishments, major
initiatives, and key assumptions.
Policy Goa Isand Objectives
As approved at its March 9, 2018 meeting, the Commission is driven by four core goals and
underlying objectivesforthe people of Riverside County and the transportation system upon which
they rely:
QUALITY OF UFE
RC1C is focused on improving life for the people of Riverside County and empowering them to
live life at their pace.
Choice
Environmental
Stewardship
Access
Goods Movement
RCTC empowers the residents of Riverside County to choose how to get
safely to where they are going.
RCTC protectsand preservesthe County'senvironment for our residents.
RCTC provides access, equity, and choice in transportation; RCTC is a
mobility partner.
RCTC projects are the connection to employment, schools, community
institutions, parks, medical facilitiesand shopping in the community.
ROTC facilitates the funding and delivery of projects that mitigate the
impact of increased goods movement flow through Riverside County.
O PERAIIO NAL EXC ELLEN C E
RCM is responsible and conservative steward oftax. a erdolla
State of Good Repair
Promises Fulfilled
Innovation
Information
RCTC invests in road safety and maintenance in its residents'
neighborhoods.
Projects are completed on -time, on -budget; RCTC delivers on its promises
asa steward of Riverside County residents' investment.
Program and project delivery innovationsd rive results, savings, and greater
economic opportunitiesfor Riverside County residents.
RCTC operationsare transparent; customersget fast, timely, quality service.
CONNECTING 1HEECONOMY
RCTC is driverofeconomic •rowth in Riverside Coun .
Workforce Mobility
Population Growth
Economic Impact
RCTC improvesthe economy by creating a robust workforce to workplace
system; RCTC helps movesthe economy of Riverside County.
Since 1976, RCTC has been responsible for connecting our County's
economy as the County'spopulation has quadrupled from 550,000 to 2.3
million today.
RCTC has invested $2.8 billion in the County'seconomy thanksto Measure
A, which hasa multiplier impact in termsofjobsand economic opportunity
throughout Riverside County.
RESPONSIBLE PA RTN ER
RCTC •artnerswith local, regional, and state govemmentsto deliver road and transit proje
Streets and Roads
Tra nsit
Active Transportation
Facilities
IC invests in local priorities for maintaining streets and roads and fixing
potholes.
RCTC is a partner with transit operators to provide residents mobility
choices, flexibility, intercity and intercounty connectivity, and access.
RCTC is a partner with agencies within the County to promote active
transportation alternatives, including the building of regional trails and
bicycle and pedestrian facilities in accordance with local general master
and active transportation plans.
RCTC isa steward of state and federal grantsto improve our communities.
RCTC invests Measure A dollars into projects and programs that benefit
local communitiesthroughout the County.
Staff used these core goalsand objectivesto prepare this budget and develop the following short-
term objectivesto guide furtherthe development of the FY2018/19 budget.
Capital Project Development and Delivery
• Continue design and construction of the Interstate (I) 15 Express Lanesand development of the
71/91 interchange improvements, State Route(SR) 60 truck climbing lanes, Mid County
Parkway, and SR79 realignment projects included in the Western Riverside County Delivery
Plan.
• Aggressively pursue commencement of development of the 1-15 Express Lanes —Southern
Extension project.
• Enhance corridor mobility and traveler choice with the operation of the RCTC 91 Express Lanes,
construction of the 1-15 Express Lanes, and development of the next generation of toll feasible
projects.
• Collaborate with local jurisdictions to implement the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
(IUMF) regional arterial program projects and facilitate the delivery of eligible arterial
improvements in western Riverside County (Western County).
• Continue active engagement in state and federal efforts to streamline and modernize the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
to improve the Commission'sability to deliver critical projects.
Regional Programs
• Maintain an active involvement in state and federal legislative matters to ensure that the
Commission receives proper consideration fortransportation projectsand funding.
• Continue the development of a county -wide transportation plan and the first ten-year update
of the 2009 Measure A Expenditure Plan, asrequired by the ordinance.
• Subsidize reliable and cost-effective Metrolink commuter rail service to and from Riverside
County; Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) isthe operator of Metrolink.
• Provide leadership in the planning and development of the Coachella Valley -San Gorgonio
Passcorridor rail service.
• Support innovative programs that provide transit assistance in hard to serve rural areas or for
riderswith special transit needs.
• Promote cost controlsand operating efficiency fortransit operators.
• Maintain effective partnerships among commuters, employers, and government to increase
the efficiency of our transportation system by encouraging and promoting motorized and non -
motorized transportation alternatives.
• Provide a motorist aid system that ensuressafety and convenience to freeway motorists.
Management Services
• Maintain close communication with Commissioners and educate policy makers on all issues of
importance to the Commission.
• Develop and execute a communicationsand public engagement strategy for the purposesof
education, information, and customerservice.
• Maintain administrative program delivery costs below the policy threshold of 4%of Measure A
revenues; the FY2018/19 Management Servicesbudget is1.65%of Measure A revenues.
• Maintain administrative salaries and benefits at less than 1% of Measure A revenues; the FY
2018/19 administrative salaries and benefits is .62%of Measure A revenues.
• Maintain prudent cash reservesto provide some level of insulation for unplanned expenditures.
• Maintain current strong bond ratingswith rating agencies.
• Establish and maintain revenues and reserves generated from toll operations to be available
for debt service in accordance with toll supported debt agreements; maintenance, repair,
rehabilitation, administration and operations; and capital projectswithin the corridor.
Linking Commission Policy Goals and Departmental Goals and Objectives
The following matrix (Table 1) illustratesthe linkage of the Commission'score policy goalsdescribed
in thissection to the individual departmental goalsand objectivesincluded in Section 5.
Table 1 —Relationship between Commission and Departmental Goals
Department
Quality of
Life
Operational
Excellence
Connecting
the Econom
Responsible
Pa rtne r
Management Services
Executive Management
Administration
Exte ma I Affairs
Finance
Regional Programs
Plannin• and Pro•rammin•
Rail Maintenance and Operations
Public and Specialized Transit
Commuter Assistance
Motorist Assista nc e
Capital Project Development an
De live
Toll Operations
Budget Overview
X
X
X
X 111
X X
X
X
X �
X
X
Total sources (Table 2) are budgeted at $904,579,600, a decrease of 41%overFY2017/18 projected
sourcesand a 43%decrease overthe FY2017/18 budget. Total sourcesare comprised of revenues
of $616,599,300, transfers in of $181,899,300, and debt proceeds of $106,081,000. The projected
fund balance at June 30, 2018 available for expenditures/expenses (excluding amounts restricted
for debt service of $18,719,300, advances receivable of $25,039,500, and 1-15 Express Lanes ramp -
up reserve of $16,500,000) is $729,192,400. Accordingly, total funding available for the FY 2018/19
budget totals$1,633,772,000.
Table 2 — Sources FY 2017-2019
FY16/17 FY17/18 FY17/18 FY18/19 Dollar Percent
Actual Revised Budget Projected Budget Change Change
Measure A SalesTax $ 175,320,200 $ 181,000,000 $ 181,000,000 $ 187,000,000 $ 6,000,000 3%
OFles Tax 88,206,900 91,000,000 91,000,000 94,000,000 3,000,000 3%
STA&ilesTax 6,432,600 10,469,000 20,204,800 23,203,600 12,734,600 122%
Intergovernmental 32,467,600 101,992,400 121,118,500 248,586,000 146,593,600 144%
1UMFRevenue 19,594,800 22,250,000 22,250,000 22,922,200 672,200 3%
Tolls, Penalties, and Fees 10,125,300 16,835,800 42,812,600 36,940,500 20,104,700 119%
Other Revenue 6,746,000 2,803,700 574,200 539,000 (2,264,700) -81%
Investment Income 4,495,300 3,509,400 7,595,300 3,408,000 (101,400) -3%
TransfersIn 188,488,900 313,676,500 298,371,800 181,899,300 (131,777,200) -42%
Debt Proceeds 257,912,100 837,782,000 752,488,800 106,081,000 (731,701,000) -87%
TOTAL Spumes $ 789,789,700 $ 1,581,318,800 $ 1,537,416,000 $ 904,579,600 $ (676,739,200) -43%
Riverside County has specific competitive advantages over nearby coastal counties(LosAngeles,
Orange, and San Diego) including housing that is more available and affordable as well as
plentiful commercial real estate and land available for development at lower costs. Riverside
County'seconomy isbenefitting from employment gainsthat are a function of the County'sability
to attract businerncrswith lower commercial rentsand a skilled labor force. Population migration to
the Inland Empire (i.e., Riverside and San Bernardino counties) has occurred due to these
employment opportunities and a lower cost of living compared to the coastal counties.
Improvements in the local labor market and resurgence in home sales has increased economic
activity contributing to stable salestax revenue growth asnoted on Chart 1.
Chart 1 —Sources: Five -Year Trend
$800,000,000
$700,000,000
$600,000,000
$500,000,000
$400,000,000
$300,000,000
$200,000,000
$100,000,000
$0
FY 14/ 15
FY 15/ 16
FY16/17
FY17/18
FY 18/ 19
Measure A Sales Tax
�L1FS11esTax
m0 STA SalesTax
*lUM F
.•1*FederaI, Sate, Local Revenues
Toll Revenue
�Tra nders In
Debt Proceeds
Sales tax revenues have continued to remain stable during the last five fiscal years. lhe
Commission's economic outlook for FY2017/18 continuesto be cautiously optimistic; however, the
state and federal budget issues continue to affect funding of the Commission's capital projects
and programs. Should Measure A and LlF sales tax revenues fluctuate and the availability of
federal and state revenues continue to be uncertain, the timing and scope of the Commission's
projectsand programsmay be impacted.
Regardless of the future economic conditions, the Commission faces formidable ongoing
challenges in termsof providing needed infrastructure enhancementsto 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.
While the Commission's primary revenues are the Measure A and LTF sales taxes, other revenues
and financing sourcesare required to fund the Commission'sprogramsand projectsasillustrated in
Chart 2.
Chart 2 —Sources: Major Categories
Debt Proceeds1
Transfers In
Tolls, Penalties, and Fees4%
IUMFRevenue 'a
Measure ASaIesTax 21%
Intergovemmenta127%
LlFSales Tax 10%
S1A SaIesTax 3%
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), as statutorily created and
authorized successor to the former California State Board of Equalization, recently provided to
cities and other agencies its projections that statewide taxable sales over the next fiscal year will
increase 3.8%. Continuing its conservative projection practices, the Commission considers short -
and long-term salestax p rojections from its consulta nts to estimate salestax revenues. After taking
the state of the local economy and recent revenue trends into consideration, staff projects
Measure A sales tax revenues of $187,000,000 for FY 2018/19. This is a 3% increase from the FY
2017/18 revised projection of $181,000,000. At midyear the Commission will rea,imss sales tax
revenue projectionsbased on the economy and revenue trends.
On behalf of the County, the Commission administers the LTFfor public transportation needs, local
streets and roads, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The majority of LTFfunding received by the
County and available for allocation is distributed to all public transit operators in the County, and
the Commission receives allocations for administration, planning, and programming in addition to
funding for Western County rail operations included in the commuter rail Short Range Transit Plan
(SRTP). The LTFsalestax revenue received from the State is budgeted at $94,000,000, an increase of
3%from the FY2017/18 revised projection of $91,000,000.
A statewide sales tax on motor vehicle fuel generates STA funds, which the State Controller
allocates by formula to the Commission for allocationsto the County'spublic transit operators. The
FY2018/19 STA transit allocation, based on recent State estimates, is$23,203,600.
Intergovernmental revenues include reimbursement revenues from federal sources of $59,105,700,
state sources of $165,442,400, and local agencies of $24,037,900 for highway and rail capital
projects, rail operations and station maintenance, commuter assistance, and motorist assistance
programs as well as planning and programming activities. The significant increase of 144% in FY
2018/19 compared to the FY 2017/18 budget is related to increases in state and local
reimbursements offset by a decrease in federal reimbursements. Senate Bill (SB) 132 provides state
funding for the 15/91 Express Lanes connector and pass -through funding to the County for the 1-
15/Limonite interchange and to the County and city of Corona for grade separation projects.
Local reimbursements from the Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District (District)
fund the Santa Ana River Trail projects. Reimbursement revenuesvary from yearto yeardepending
on project activitiesand funding levels.
Based on an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Western Riverside Council
of Governments (WRCOG), the Commission receives 45.7% of TUMF revenues (as updated by the
most recent Nexus study). TUMF represents fees accessed on new residential and commercial
development in Western County. The Commission projects FY 2018/19 TUMFfeeswill remain flat at
$21,000,000 and expects additional TUMF zone reimbursements of $1,922,200 for the Lake Elsinore
Railroad Canyon project.
FY 2017/18 marked the first complete fiscal year of toll operations for the RCTC 91 Express Lanes
following substantial completion of the 91 Project in March 2017. Snce toll revenuessurpanrd 2013
financing actamptions, including the Riverside County 91 Express Lanes Extension Investment Grade
Traffic and Revenue Study completed in 2012, the Commission estimates FY 2018/19 toll revenues
of $36,940,500 based on current operations.
Other revenue of $539,000 includes property management generated from properties acquired in
connection with various highway and rail properties.
The Commission anticipates 3%decrease in FY 2018/19 investment income compared to the FY
2017/18 budget asthe result of decreasing cash and investments balances.
Transfers in of $181,899,300 relate primarily to the transfer of available debt proceeds for highway
projects; LTF funding for general administration, planning and programming, rail operations and
station maintenance, and grade separation project allocations; approved interfund allocationsfor
specific projects and administrative cost allocations; and debt service requirementsfrom highway,
regional arterial, and local streets and roads funds. Debt proceeds consist of $106,081,000 in
drawdowns from the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan
related to the 1-15 ExpressLanesproject.
Total uses (Table 3), including transfersout of $181,899,300, are budgeted at $1,083,228,700, a 35%
decrease from the prior year budget amount of $1,670,674,300. Program expenditures and
transfers out totaling $963,301,400 represent 89% of total budgeted uses in FY 2018/19. Program
costsdecreased by 2%from $980,602,200 in FY2017/18 due to projectsidentified below.
Table 3 — Uses FY 2017-2019
Capital Highway, Rail, and Regional Arterials
Capital Local areetsand Roads
Commuter Assistance
Debt Service
Management cervices
Motorist Assistance
Planning and Programming
Public and Decialized Transit
Rail Maintenance and Operations
Toll Operations
TOTAL Uses
FY 16/ 17 FY 17/ 18 FY 17/ 18
Projected
Actual Revised Budget
$ 463,475,000 $ 695,898,200
51,864,000 55,037,500
2,686,100 5,855,300
138,576,600 666,924,800
16,634,800 23,147,300
5,245,600 5,951,400
2,541,000 13,877,400
104, 585,200 147,653,300
24,298,600 37,232,000
4,431,900 19,097,100
$ 814,338,800 $ 1,670,674,300
FY 18/ 19
Budget
$ 536,277,600 $ 620,407,000
55,037,500 56,951,500
4,908,900 6,197,800
660,979,600 96,675,600
21,217,200 23,251,700
5,279,700 10,006,400
6,915,900 20,526,200
129,691,400 188,418,700
29,968,200 37,119,800
13,561,200 23,674,000
$ 1,463,837,200 $ 1,083,228,700
Dollar
Change
$ (75,491,200)
1,914,000
342,500
(570,249,200)
104,400
4,055,000
6,648,800
40,765,400
(112,200)
4,576,900
$ (587,445,600)
Percent
Change
-11
3%
6%
-86
0%
68
48%
28
0%
24
-35
Note: Management ServicesincludesExecutive Management, Administration, External Affairs, and
Finance.
Capital highway, rail, and regional arterials budgeted uses of $620,407,000 are 11% lower
compared to the FY2017/18 budget due to completion of the 91 Project.
Local streets and roads expenditures of $56,951,500 reflect an increase of 3%over the FY2017/18
budget and represent the disbursements to local jurisdictions for the construction, repair, and
maintenance of local streetsand roads.
Commuter assistance budgeted expend itures of $6,197,800 are 6%higher than FY2017/18 budget
due to a new vanpool program.
Debt service of $96,675,600 decreased 86%because of the refunding of $541,889,900 of sales tax
revenue bonds, swap termination payment of $7,526,000, and retirement of $30,000,000 in
commercial paper notesin FY2017/18.
Management services expenditures remained consistent with the FY 2017/18 budget; these
services include information technology equipment upgrades, office space expansion, robust
communication and engagement efforts, financial advisory services, and debt service
contribution.
Motorist assistance expenditures increased 68%or $4,055,000 from the FY 2017/18 budget due to
increased FSP services for capital highway projects and additional FSP beats due to increased
funding, including 33132 revenues.
Planning and programming budgeted expend itures of $20,526,200 reflect a 48%increase from the
FY 2017/18 budget due to increased projects and operations activities in connection with LlF
disbursements for planning and programming, grade separation and other agency projects, and
special studies.
Public and specialized transit budgeted expenditures of $188,418,700 are 28% higher than the FY
2017/18 budget due to increased capital expendituresfor public transit.
lhe rail maintenance and operation's budgeted expenditures of $37,119,800 remain consistent
with the FY2017/18 budget and include commuter rail and station operations as well as planning
and development forthe Coachella Valley -San Gorgonio Passcorridor rail service.
Toll operations expenses are budgeted at $23,674,000 to manage the operations, maintenance,
and capital support of the RCTC 91 ExpressLanesand pay interest on toll revenue bonds.
Chart 3 isan illustration of total uses included in the FY2018/19 budget by major categories.
Chart 3—Uses: Major Categories
Rail Maintenance and
Operations
4%
Public and $iecialized
Ta nsit
17%
Planning and Programming
2%
M oto rist Assista n c
1%
Managements ry ice
2%
Debt Iry ice
9%
Commuter Assistance
1%
Capital Local Breetsand
Roads
5%
Commission Personnel
Toll Operations
2%
Capital Highway, Rail, and
Regional Arterials
57 %
The Commission's salaries and benefits total $10,354,700 for FY 2018/19. ibis represents an increase
of $800,500 or 8% over the FY 2017/18 budget of $9,554,200 (Chart 4). The increase relates to one
additional full-time equivalent (FTE), an increase to the Commission's contribution to employee
health benefits, and a 4% pool for merit -based salary increases. The FY 2018/19 budget includes
two new capital project managers using one available FTE for a net increase of one RE. The
Commission's salary schedule for FY 2018/19 is included in Appendix B and complies with
Government Code §20636 "Compensation Earnable" and California Code of Register §570.5,
"Requirementsfora Publicly Available PaySchedule."
Chart 4—Salariesand Benefits Cost: Ave -Year Comparison
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
FY 14/ 15
FY 15/ 16
FY 16/ 17
FY 17/ 18
FY 18/ 19
The FY2018/19 FTEof 51 positions iscomparable to the FY2017/18 level (Table 4) and reflectsa net
1.0 FTE increase related to the recruitment of two capital project managers. The Commission
accomplished significant organization changes, including the addition of toll operations, over the
past few years related to various projects requiring substantial attention at many staff levels.
Management continues to be firmly committed to the intent of the Commission's enabling
legislation requiring a lean organization. The Commission will continue providing staff the tools
needed to ensure an efficient and productive work environment. However, small should not be
viewed in an absolute context; it isrelative to the required tasksand the demandsto be met.
Table 4-Full-Time Equivalents by Department FY 2017-2019
FY16/17
FY 17/ 18 FY 18/ 19
Executive Management 0.6 0.4
Administration 4.7 5.2
Exte m a I Affairs 4.9 3.8
Finance 7.0 7.6
Planning and Programming 4.9 5.2
Rail Maintenance and Operations 4.3 4.5
Public and Specialized Transit 2.6 2.3
Commuter Assistance 1.4 1.4
Motorist Assistance 0.8 1.4
Capital Project Development and Delivery 14.7 14.6
Toll Operations 1.1 3.6
TOTAL 47.0 50.0
0.6
5.6
3.7
8.3
5.3
4.2
2.5
1.6
1.2
15.5
2.5
51.0
lhe Commission provides a comprehensive package of benefits to employees. lhe package
includes: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, workers' compensation,
tuition assistance, sick and vacation leave, retirement benefits in the form of participation in the
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS), postretirement health care, deferred
compensation, and employee assistance program. Chart 5 illustrates the compensation
components.
Chart 5- Personnel Salariesand Benefits
OtherFringes
9%
Health
13%
Retirement
21%
Department Initiatives
Salaries
57%
Staff prepared each department's budget based on key assumptions, accomplishments in FY
2017/18, major initiatives for FY 2018/19, and department goals and related objectives. Tables 5
through 15 present the key initiatives and summary of expenditures expenses for each
department.
Executive Management
• Continue project development and delivery asthe key Measure A priority.
• Fostergrowth in usage of the RCTC 91 Express Lanesand ensure itsfinancial success.
• MonitorSR91 corridoroperationsand effectiveness.
• Continue planning efforts to advance pancrnger rail service in the Coachella Valley -San
Gorgonio Passcorridor.
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p r i o r i t i e s i n t h e C o u n t y a n d s t i m u l a t e t h e l o c a l e c o n o m y .
" M a i n t a i n r e g i o n a l c o o p e r a t i o n a n d c o l l a b o r a t i o n a s a s i g n i f i c a n t e f f o r t c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e
p h i l o s o p h y a n d m i s s i o n o f t h e C o m m i s s i o n .
" S u p p o r t a c o m p r e h e n s i v e s o c i a l m e d i a o u t r e a c h p r o g r a m t o b u i l d a w a r e n e s s o f t h e
C o m m i s s i o n a n d i t s r o l e i n t h e c o m m u n i t y .
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T a b l e 5 - E x e c u t i v e M a n a g e m e n t
F Y 1 6 / 1 7 F Y 1 7 / 1 8 F Y 1 7 / 1 8 F Y 1 8 / 1 9 D o l l a r P e r c e n t
A c t u a l R e v i s e d B u d g e t P r o j e c t e d B u d g e t C h a n g e C h a n g e
P e r s o n n e l $ 2 5 4 , 6 0 0 $ 1 9 1 , 4 0 0 $ 1 9 1 , 1 0 0 $ 2 2 1 , 0 0 0 $ 2 9 , 6 0 0 1 5 %
P r o f e s s i o n a l ( 2 5 2 , 0 0 0 ) 2 2 5 , 0 0 0 1 2 0 , 0 0 0 2 3 0 , 0 0 0 5 , 0 0 0 2 %
: L p p o r t 7 0 , 6 0 0 9 0 , 9 0 0 8 0 , 5 0 0 8 8 , 6 0 0 ( 2 , 3 0 0 ) - 3 %
T O T A L $ 7 3 , 2 0 0 $ 5 0 7 , 3 0 0 $ 3 9 1 , 6 0 0 $ 5 3 9 , 6 0 0 $ 3 2 , 3 0 0 6 %
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
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c o m p l y w i t h e m p l o y m e n t l a w s a n d r e g u l a t i o n s .
" E m p l o y a n d r e c r u i t a d y n a m i c a n d t a l e n t e d w o r k f o r c e .
T a b l e 6 - A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
F Y 1 6 / 1 7 F Y 1 7 / 1 8 F Y 1 7 / 1 8 F Y 1 8 / 1 9 D o l l a r P e r c e n t
A c t u a l R e v i s e d B u d g e t P r o j e c t e d B u d g e t C h a n g e C h a n g e
P e r s o n n e l $ 5 8 5 , 5 0 0 $ 4 7 3 , 6 0 0 $ 4 7 3 , 3 0 0 $ 7 5 5 , 7 0 0 $ 2 8 2 , 1 0 0 6 0 %
P r o f e s s i o n a l 2 8 5 , 9 0 0 5 3 3 , 5 0 0 5 1 8 , 4 0 0 6 6 7 , 1 0 0 1 3 3 , 6 0 0 2 5 %
8 i p p o r t 6 5 6 , 8 0 0 9 7 7 , 3 0 0 7 6 3 , 5 0 0 9 8 6 , 8 0 0 9 , 5 0 0 1 %
C a p i t a l O u t l a y 8 7 , 4 0 0 6 3 5 , 0 0 0 5 2 5 , 0 0 0 5 3 0 , 0 0 0 ( 1 0 5 , 0 0 0 ) - 1 7 %
D e b t r v i c e 2 4 , 9 0 0 - - - - N / A
T O T A L $ 1 , 6 4 0 , 5 0 0 $ 2 , 6 1 9 , 4 0 0 $ 2 , 2 8 0 , 2 0 0 $ 2 , 9 3 9 , 6 0 0 $ 3 2 0 , 2 0 0 1 2 %
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m e : . t i i g e t o C o n g r e s s r e g a r d i n g m o b i l i t y n e e d s .
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